SPJST Graduates Form

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

Help Jumpstart Your Children

Way back in the days we got a 25 cent weekly allowance (that shows my age). Twenty-five cents was a lot in those days. First thing we would do was run down to the candy store and spend it. Nobody ever said anything about saving some of it. When I got a job, then it was time to open a savings account. You didn’t need to have a lot to put in - it’s creating the habit of saving that I found to be important. I only wish I would have gotten in that habit before I got my first job. Because I never learned the value of saving early, my first paychecks rarely made it to the bank account.

In today’s environment, it is even more important to teach kids about saving. Teaching kids early and creating that habit will take them a long way in life. Starting a savings account is simple. Creating the savings habit at a young age is even simpler. Once you start a savings account, it is now all negotiating. If they want a big toy, you let them earn it. They do a job, you pay them. To get the money, they need to agree to put half the pay in savings and the other half toward the toy. Once they get in the habit of putting half away and can see how it is growing, you would be surprised how many more jobs they want to do.

If you would like to go a step further, you can start a Flexible non-IRA annuity for them. Give them money for their savings when they do a job, but also gift them by depositing money into the annuity every time they put so much into their savings. This now helps them start on their retirement. For example, every time they reach a hundred dollar mark, you can add $100 to their annuity. Now you are teaching them to save and helping them learn about retirement (when they get older, of course). Six-year-olds don’t seem to care about retirement, but when they turn 18, they will understand what you just did for them. What you just did for them was help them build a better life.

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

Attention SPJST’s 2022 Graduates

and parents and grandparents of graduates!

The Vestnik will publish a commemorative special section celebrating the graduating class of 2022. ★ ★ ★ Senior Spotlight ★ ★ ★

All SPJST high school or college seniors are encouraged to submit photographs and information that showcase them as a person and an accomplished graduate!

To be included, please complete the following information and submit along with up to 4 photographs no later than Tuesday, May 31 at 5 p.m. (deadline) to:

Online - www.spjst.org/graduates Email - vestnik@spjst.org • Text - 254-534-0807

Mail - SPJST VESTNIK Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope if you wish to have photo(s) returned.

For more information, contact the Věstník Office 254-773-1575, ext. 169. Please print clearly. Thank you!

Name ________________________________________________________ Lodge No. and Name _________________________________________ Graduating from (name of high school or college) ______________

______________________________________________________________ Major/Degree (if applicable) ___________________________________ Parents _______________________________________________________ Grandparents ________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________ Accomplishments (optional) ___________________________________

______________________________________________________________ Future Plans __________________________________________________ Message to Graduate/Additional Information (optional) __________

______________________________________________________________ Phone _______________________Email___________________________ — Graduates must be SPJST members —

From the SPJST State Fraternal Director State Fraternal Director shares adult, youth news, updates

One Combined Newsletter

Starting with this newsletter, I will have both adult and youth information combined into one newsletter. This newsletter is to the point and will give you a quick reference to what is happening each month. This way all fraternal news will be wrapped up in one letter.

SPJST Youth Program Makes a Difference

Earlier in May, Connie and I attended our youngest child Shelby’s college graduation at Stephen F. Austin State University.

While watching and taking photos like a good father would do, I was thinking about many of our youth that I have watched grow up in the SPJST Youth Program and how they have become very successful adults. The SPJST Youth Program is a way to empower the young members to be part of something greater than themselves. The program teaches integrity, ability to delegate, courage, respect, and independence.

2022 Camp Registration

SPJST and Camp Kubena have rolled out a new camp registration platform which is available at https://spjst.org/camp/. It is very helpful for our office if you will register your camper as soon as you can. This helps us to determine the amount of food and snacks to prepare, and it allows us to create cabin and day group assignments weeks before camp and not the week of camp. It takes a lot of work to have a successful camp. So please help us by registering your camper now. Camp Information for Members and Non-Members

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 7 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.

• Fees are:

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 12th 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 SPJST Camps

Leaders and parents, our camp sessions will begin on Thursday and end on Sunday morning. All qualifying campers, Leaders-in-Training (LITs), and chaperones may choose either junior session. Junior Camp Session 1

Thursday, July 7 to Sunday, July 10

Districts Two, Three, Four, Five

Junior Camp Session 2

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.

SPJST Camp T-Shirts

Camp t-shirts can be ordered online at spjst.org.

District Youth Achievement Days District One - Sunday, July 10

Caldwell Civic Center District Two - Sunday, July 17

Lodge 47, Seaton District Four - to be held virtually District Five - Saturday, July 16

Lodge 81, Needville District Six - Sunday, July 10

Taiton Community Center District Seven - Sunday, June 12

Jourdanton ISD

Please watch the Vestnik for updates on District YADs.

State Youth Achievement Day

State YAD will be held on Saturday, July 30 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple.

SPJST 125th Anniversary

Help us celebrate SPJST’s 125th anniversary on Saturday, October 15 in La Grange at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center.

Cars & Guitars—October 29 at Camp Kubena

Save the date! The Cars & Guitars event will be Saturday, October 29. Planned activities include classic cars, music, food, arts/crafts vendors, kids’ activities, a disc golf tournament, and family fun.

Donations Encouraged

We are asking lodges, individuals, and districts to donate items valued at $50 or more for a big prize drawing in conjunction with the 125th anniversary and the Cars & Guitars event. Please give me a call if you’d like to donate an item. Thank you!

Early Registration Available Online

The October 29 car show is open to all makes and models. Early registration is available online at campkubena.com. Spots are also available for farmers market, arts/crafts, service, and auto-related vendors. The cost is $40 for one 10-foot by 10-foot outdoor space. Vendors can register online at campkubena.com.

About Camp Kubena

Camp Kubena is located at 2001 Waldeck Road in Ledbetter, Texas. Camp Kubena is a 182-acre conference and event center that offers camps and programs for schools and other groups throughout the year. Camp Kubena is also a venue for weddings, family events, and community activities.

Vestnik Project

The June Věstník project theme is “Why Summer Camp is Important.” You will learn what camp is all about and how it helps you grow as a person.

Věstník projects are accessible at spjst.org webpage under the “Youth Program” tab. All youth are encouraged to submit their Věstník projects. Fraternally, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—

Scenes from District Six Annual Meeting

Sunday, April 10, 2022 • Taiton Community Center • Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton

LEFT PHOTO: Smiling Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members at their prize drawing booth. PHOTO 2: Showing off one of the new posters for lodge halls are, from left, Sales Agent Mary Jo Salinas (28), Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia (28), SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, and Sales Agents Crystal Bacak (30) and Elizabeth Holub (23). PHOTO 3: From left are Marjorie Treumer (30), Ann Marie Moseley (63), and Elaine Berkovsky (63). RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Johnnie Hoffman (184) and David and Janie Bucek (151).

LEFT PHOTO: Lisa Bubela (30) reported on Camp Kubena. PHOTO 2: First Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele (30), President Joe Siptak (4), and FAC Susan Siptak (4). PHOTO 3: SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Doherty gave an update from the Home Office. PHOTO 4: We can’t have a lodge meeting in Moravia or Wharton, or a District Six meet-

RIGHT PHOTO: Honorary District Six Director Karen Kaspar (30), left, and District Six Director Annie Vahalik (4). PHOTO 2: Visiting are, from left, Mary Ann Cerny (40), Vlasta Bartos (40), Lisa Bubela (30), and Janet

RIGHT PHOTO: Philip Vahalik (4) presents the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center report. PHOTO 2: SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Doherty presents a check to District Six Treasurer Marjorie Treumer (30). PHOTO 3: Sales Agent Mary Jo Salinas (28), left, ing without the best poppyseed cakes from Dorothy Olsovsky (23) and David Bucek (151)! PHOTO 5: Jennifer Hessler (4) welcomes and registers attendees. RIGHT PHOTO: Cathy Garcia (40), left, and Linda Henderson (40) discuss the 120th anniversary celebration of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

Marek (40). PHOTO 3: Happy hostesses from Lodge 30, Taiton prepare drinks for lunch. RIGHT PHOTO: Director Vahalik, far right, installs the district officers.

catches up with Ardis Bacak (40). PHOTO 4: Tony and Helen Kelner (28) enjoy coffee. PHOTO 5: Carolina Covarrubia (28) and Mary Jo Salinas (28) hit the dessert table! RIGHT PHOTO: Johnnie Hoffman (184) presents the District Six Cemetery Association report.