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From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing It’s Your Life

A Little Discipline Goes a Long Way

The past two articles have been about creating habits that can make your life healthier without spending large sums of money and investing your bank account into supplements, special diets, exercise programs, etc. It was simple habits that everyone can do everyday without costing a penny. Helping others, it’s that simple. Being a disciple to others. Then it was taking control of your mind. No cost there either. Once you learn to feel good about helping people and take control of your mind, it now takes a little discipline to get you anywhere you want.

As I mentioned in the last article, I am 5’7” and walked around carrying 220 pounds, but I was healthy. It didn’t matter how healthy I was, with that 40-inch waist, comfort was not going to be in the cards for me. I knew if I came this far with my health then a little discipline could go a long way. I decided to take 10 minutes at the end of every night and do one exercise, and not intense exercise. Each night it was a different exercise. One night it would be squats (believe me, it was two squats and rest, two more and rest ��), then curls from my couch, then lunges, etc. One exercise a night and nothing more. As soon as that 10 minutes was up, I would drink a bottle of water and go straight to bed. It didn’t matter what time of night, it was the last thing I did before I went to bed.

Within six months, I was down to 150 pounds with a 32-inch waist. Discipline, that’s all it took. No diet, no change in eating habits, no special pills . . . nothing but discipline. Now I do 10 minutes of simple exercise after dinner almost every night. This is done just to keep my strength up and keep me flexible.

I used that discipline to lose weight without paying for a diet plan. But you can use a simple discipline method for anything in life. You can use it to relax every night and let your worries go away. You can use it just to stay flexible. You can take a walk every night. Do a puzzle. Watch your favorite show without letting anyone interrupt you. Work with your favorite charity. A little discipline can make your life healthier in mind, body, and spirit.

It all starts with creating good habits. These habits will help create a sound mind and healthy body. This will allow you to become more disciplined. Discipline can go a long way. It can take you anywhere you want.

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.” —Jim Rohn

My door is always open; figuratively and literally. Stay blessed, Delisle L. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing 832-232-2049 —SPJST—

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District One Annual Meeting Sunday, April 10 at Lodge 9, Snook

The District One Annual Meeting will be held Sunday, April 10, 2022, at Lodge 9, Snook. Lodge 9 will host the meeting with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. Lodge 9 hall is located at 457 County Road 269W in Snook, Texas.

A meal will be served from 12 to 1 p.m. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. This is also the time for election of officers and the directors of the 501(c)(3) organizations.

Youth members are encouraged to participate in a decorated rock contest. Contest rules can be found in the youth handbook.

We hope to have a large turn out for our meeting. I hope to see you there. Fraternally, Randy Gaas District One President —SPJST—

District One Annual Meeting Agenda

Sunday, April 10, 2022 • Lodge 9, Snook Hall 457 County Road 269W • Snook, Texas

12:30 p.m. - Registration 12 to 1 p.m. - Meal Served 1:30 pm. - Meeting Begins

501(c)(3) Directors’ Reports

Camp Kubena.........................................................................................Sharon Russell

Czech Heritage Museum.............................................................................Betty Suehs

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home and Assisted Living/Senior Living Centers.....Donnie Victorick

Appoint Audit Committee...............................................................................Randy Gaas

Call Meeting to Order......................................................................................Randy Gaas Pledge of Allegiance.............................................................District One King and Queen Welcome by Lodge 9 President.......................................................................Donnie Hejl Roll Call of Officers, Lodges.........................................................................Sandra Stone Recognition of Guests......................................................................................Randy Gaas Reading of Minutes........................................................................................Sandra Stone Tribute to Departed Members (Reading of Deceased Members)..............Kyle Skrabanek Reading of 50- and 75-Year and Age 96 Members..............Randy Gaas/Kyle Skrabanek Treasurer Report...........................................................................................Sharon Kovar District Youth Counselor Report.................................................................Hannah Kovar Governance Committee Report..........................................................................Bill Orsak Executive Committee Report.................SPJST Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska State Fraternal Director Report.......................................................................Frank Horak District Director Report...........................................................................Donnie Victorick Old Business Audit Committee Report New Business Election of District Officers for 2022 and 501(c)(3) Directors Selection of Site, Time, Date of Fall Fun Day and 2023 Annual Meeting Adjournment