VĚSTNÍK
Monday, April 25, 2022
n io t c e S h t u o Y T S SPJ The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to:
SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578
This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor (listed on page 2), State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.
State Fraternal Director shares May youth news Calling all SPJST Teen Members! Last year, our numbers were down across the state at teen camp. SPJST’s teen members are an integral part of the youth program. I need each one of you, teens, to come to camp and later, I encourage our Leaders-in-Training (LITs) to attend district junior camp in July. I have heard through the grapevine how excited the younger campers are about camp this year and how they miss their LITs. With your help, you can make 2022 camp great for our young campers.
Thanks, Youth Leaders! A big thank you to our youth leaders. Our youth leader appreciation and workshop was a big success because of you. To our leaders who were unable to attend, we all missed you! Melanie, Tammy, and I express much gratitude to you, our leaders for everything you do. You can juggle your job, family, life, and the SPJST Youth Program. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Flag Day Contest Youth are encouraged to enter an essay or poem for this year’s contest. We will have coloring pages for the younger youth. This year’s theme is “What Red, White, and Blue Means to Me!” The
Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club Supports Thornton elementary’s spelling bee Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club donates pizza for Thornton Elementary School’s spelling bee. Youth Leader Brita Bohac teaches at this school, and Lodge 20 Youth Club rallied behind her students!
winner will read their winning entry during their camp session at Camp Kubena. The deadline to enter will be May 31. Please email your entry to me at frankh@spjst.com. Ready for Summer Camp? Join us at Camp Kubena for some fun in the sun this summer! Youth are encouraged to register and attend SPJST Camp. We extend an invitation to youth club members, youth who are not part of a youth club, and all youth who are new to SPJST. If you would like more information about Camp Kubena, visit campkubena.com. Qualifications for camp are: SPJST Members • Youth enrolled in kindergarten through 11th grades as of 2021-2022 school year. • Attend seven youth club meetings (or adult meetings, in lodges without youth clubs) between January 2021 and May 2022. Youth earn camp credit for attending youth club meetings (or adult meetings, in lodges without youth clubs). • Youth leader (lodge secretary for adult meetings) provides sign-in sheet for verification of attendance.
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Junior Camp Session One Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10 Districts Two, Three, Four, Five Junior Camp Session Two Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17 Districts One, Six, Seven • All camp registrations will start at 2 p.m. and last one hour. • Late registration must be coordinated with your District Youth Counselor. 2022 Camp Registration is Open SPJST and Camp Kubena has rolled out the new camp registration link at spjst.org/camp. Please register your child(ren) for summer camp. We need to have a head count on the number of
Lodge 25, Ennis youth crowned District Three Queen
Fee: Attended 0 meetings - $250 Attended 1 meeting - $210 Attended 2 meetings - $175 Attended 3 meetings - $140 Attended 4 meetings - $105 Attended 5 meetings - $70 Attended 6 meetings - $35 Attended 7 meetings - no charge Non-Member Youths • Youth enrolled in kindergarten through 7th grade as of 2021-2022 school year • Fee: $350 This amount is reasonable compared to other Texas camps starting at $745 for a week of camp. Please contact me if you have any questions about attending SPJST Camp. Dates for 2022 Camp Sessions Leaders and parents, our camp sessions will begin on Thursday and end on Sunday morning. All qualifying campers and chaperones may choose either junior session. Teen Camp Thursday, June 23 to Sunday, June 26
Dear Readers, Sunday, March 27, 2022, was a special day for me - I won the title of SPJST District Three Queen! Running for queen and standing on stage was a big moment for me because I have been preparing myself for this all of my life. I am so proud of District Three King Preston, Duke Luke, and Duchess June, who are also from my lodge. I am looking forward to attending upcoming events and am especially excited about seeing everyone at State YAD. Fraternally yours, Madison Holland District Three Queen Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—