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Monday, July 25, 2022
SPJST Lodge Section
VĚSTNÍK
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville members participate in Walk Across Texas Dear Members, Lodge 4, Hallettsville met Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Vice President Annie Vahalik, in the absence of President Joe Siptak, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Resolution Chair Gayenell Chudej read resolutions of sympathy for Alvin E. Mikush and James Bucek. A moment of silence was observed for our deceased members. Guests present were District Six Regional General Agent (RGA) Carolina Covarrubia, Chloe Hernandez, Barbara Steffek, Phillip Hadash, and Richard Zabransky. In the absence of Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky (due to illness), Vice
President Vahalik read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. Correspondence was read. Our Lodge 4 participants in Walk Across Texas were Barbara and Ricky Steffek, Gayenell Chudej, Annie and Philip Vahalik, and Patsy Zabransky. Our team finished the walk with a total of 1,136.79 miles. Barbara logged 380.7 miles being the highest individual each week and overall, and her husband, Ricky, was in the top 20 walkers. Patsy Zabransky was in the next level logging over 150 miles. Each participant received incentive prizes. Great job, team members! Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie gave an interesting and informative report on the SPJST 125th anniversary celebration, camp, district meeting, and other activities. The lodge members voted to contribute a prize to the SPJST 125th anniversary raffle. RGA Carolina Covarrubia gave an informative talk on insurance and encour-
aged our lodge to get new members and also check their life insurance certificate to update address and beneficiaries, if needed. Instead of a game, FAC Annie said with so much happening in the world, we needed a good laugh now. So she brought jokes and each member participated by taking turns reading jokes. There was a lot of laughing and lots of fun! Great idea, Annie! Door prize winners were Jennifer Hessler, Gayenell Chudej, Marlyn Sevcik, Richard Zabransky, Alton Chudej, and Vicky Zak. Also thanks to RGA Covarrubia for donating some door prizes. Everyone then enjoyed a delicious lunch and visiting. Next Meeting—August 14 Our next meeting will be Sunday, August 14 at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served, and door prizes will be given. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar honors deceased members Lodge 8, Weimar members met Monday, May 23, 2022, at 12 noon at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg, Texas, for their meeting and meal. President Henrietta Veselka called the meeting to order at 12 noon. Marilyn Yates led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for our departed members.
Lodge 4, Hallettsville shares June meeting scenes
Sunday, June 12, 2022 • Chamber Meeting Room • Submitted by Patsy Zabransky, Reporter LEFT PHOTO: Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia, right, and granddaughter Chloe Hernandez are pictured visiting with Lodge 4, Hallettsville Vice President Annie Vahalik. RIGHT PHOTO: Guests enjoying lunch are, left to right, Phillip Hadash, Vice President Annie, Richard Zabransky, Barbara Steffek, and Ricky Steffek.
In attendance were eight members and guests. All officers were present, except Vice President Becky Jares. Minutes of the February 28 meeting were in the April 11 Vestnik. Earlene Lorfing made a motion, seconded by Arlene Marshall, to accept the minutes as printed in the Vestnik. The motion passed. Melvin Tobola made a motion, seconded by Earlene Lorfing, to accept the treasurer’s report as presented. Correspondence was read from the Home Office. A report on terminations/lapses was received from the Home Office. A thank you note was received from the Czech Heritage Museum thanking us for the memorial sent for Anton Machacek. A thank you was received from Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Incorporated in La Grange thanking us for the memorial sent to them in memory of Erline Janik. A thank you was received from The Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley, Weimar, for the civic donation recently given to them. Henrietta Veselka, Arlene Marshall, and Carolyn Tobola went to The Boys and Girls Club of Champion Valley in Weimar on Monday, May 2 and presented them with a civic donation. It was reported Rosie Shumbera is still in Regency Nursing Center in Schulenburg in the 500 Hall. No one from Lodge 8, Weimar attended the District Six Annual Meeting held at Taiton Community Center on Sunday, April 10. The Corpus Christi Getaway will not be held this year. Please watch the Vestnik for any upcoming events. A memorial service was led by Henrietta Veselka, Carolyn Tobola, and Earlene Lorfing. The service honored departed members in the last year: Anton Machacek - September 2, 1939 to August 25, 2021; Annie Schilhab - February 23, 1933 to January 7, 2021; and Erline Janik - September 14, 1930 to December 16, 2021. Birthdays since our last meeting are Melvin Tobola on March 9 and R.E. Yates on March 14. Earlene Lorfing led a prayer before everyone enjoyed a buffet meal. Next Meeting—August 22 The next meeting will take place on Monday, August 22 at 12 noon at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
