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HEY, SPJST Complete the survey at this link: spjst.org/youth-survey Survey is open to all ages - youth and adults. Deadline is August 31.
2022-2023 SPJST State Royalty are, left to right, Duke Jase Hruska and King J. Beaux Hruska, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and Queen Brooke Bacak and Duchess Vanessa Riha, both of Lodge 30, Taiton. The new royalty was crowned at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day held July 30 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. More on pages 20 to 33.
HEY, SPJST MEMBERS! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please help us revitalize the Youth Program.
Youth Revitalization Survey......1, 2, 16 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest 125th125ImportantRates.......................................3Dates...................................3Prizes.............................................5Anniversary...............................5 Lodge Section......................................6 In Memoriam ......................................14 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture LodgeAdvertisements....................................36.................................37Calendar.................................38 ofwithretiresDohnalikDebbie45yearsservice State NotebookQueen’s Scenes from Junior SessionCampII ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T H E R A L DS P J S T H E R A L D Volume 110 Number 15 Benevolence ★ Humanity ★ Brotherhood August 8, 2022 ISSN —07458800 ; / ; / ; / ; / ; Inside This Week’s Vestnik ; / ; / ; / ; / ; Page 7 Page 17 Pages 34-35 1st - IssuedCertificates 5th$300PremiumAnnualizedAward 1st-PremiumAnnualized 2nd$300IssuedCertificatesAward 3rd - IssuedCertificates 4th$100PremiumAnnualizedAward 2nd-$50IssuedCertificatesAward 3rd$50PremiumAnnualizedAward 4th$50IssuedCertificatesAward 5th$50IssuedCertificatesAward Janice Jahns Lodge DistrictHouston88Five Javier Mora Lodge 79 Corpus Christi District Seven Ray Esparza Lodge 76 Wichita Falls District Four Baltazar Nunez, FIC Lodge 219 El DistrictPasoFour Rubie Volek, FIC Lodge 187 Round DistrictRockTwo Wendy Pruski Lodge DistrictFloresville107Seven Lynda Novak Lodge DistrictDallas84Three July Top SPJST Sales Agents: Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium 2022-2023 State Royalty SPJST is happy to announce the es tablishment of the Tommie and Gladys Lostak Scholarship. Lo renda Baldwin of Lodge 139, Danbury generously donated the required funding nec essary to establish the endowed scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded in alternating years and for the first time in 2023 to a fulltime, graduatedSPJSTLodgememberundergraduatedegree-seekingwhoisaofSPJST139,DanburyorDistrictFive.TommieLostakfromCrosby High School in 1936 where he was cap tain of all four sports teams in his senior year. “Tommie’s father, Rudolph, worked very hard to see to it that his children had a good education,” says Lorenda. Tommie went to the University of Texas where he ran track and cross country. While captain of the 1940 Longhorn Cross Country team, Tommie participated in the Southwest Conference Track and Field Cham pionships, competing on two championship teams. Continued on Page 13.
PRESIDENT/CHIEFmelaniez@spjst.comvestnik@spjst.orgmelaniez@usa.comEXECUTIVECOMMITTEEEXECUTIVEOFFICERBRIANVANICEK,FIC (ext. 122) Mobile: melaniez@spjst.com254-534-0807
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DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR REGINA HOUSE 176 County Road 343, Charlotte, TX 78011-3663 District One Bill Orsak, Vice Chair PO Box 252, Snook, TX 77878-0252 979-272-1243 254-534-0681 • frankh@spjst.com
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DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, TX 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: jlpospisil@yahoo.com512-826-7371
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DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR ANNIE VAHALIK 2508 N Levi St, Victoria, TX 77901-4059 amvahalik@gmail.com361-649-4888
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A big THANK YOU to the lodges and members who have mailed, deliv ered, and/or presented prizes and checks for the “125 Prizes for 125 Years” drawing. We appreciate you! A current list of prizes is on page 5 of this week’s Vestnik. We are still collecting prizes and need more to complete our goal of 125 prizes. If you would like to donate a prize, please call 254-775-1575, ext. 122 or mail to: GetTemple,Attn.SPJSTMelaniePOBox100TX76503-0100yournameinthedrawing for $10 per ticket or 15 tickets for $100. All proceeds will benefit The SPJST Foundation. Prizes will be awarded on November 18. Thank you! Vestnik Dates and Deadlines
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VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published on the second and fourth Mondays of each month by SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insur ance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opin ions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST manage ment. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Controller Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Texas 76503 ĚSTNÍK EDITOR: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) Mobile/Text: 254-534-0807
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DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM 1886 Pecos St, Ste 3, San Angelo, TX 76901-3268 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: bgdsr2428@aol.com325-657-2003 DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehmann Rd, Needville, TX 77461-9164 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: spjst@earthlink.net979-793-7411
254-773-1575 (ext. 139) Mobile:vanicek@spjst.com254-534-2902 VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING DELISLE DOHERTY 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) Mobile:delisled@spjst.com832-232-2049 VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS MELANIE ZAVODNY 254-773-1575
Congratulations to all youth who participated at the 2022 SPJST State Achievement Day on July 30. What an exciting day filled with our talented and inspiring youth members. We are very proud. Results are included in this week’s Vestnik on pages 20 to 33. Please take a moment to celebrate and appreciate the efforts of these youth.
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Earlier this year, we began a youth program revitalization study. We have talked to many youth leaders and teen youth members, parents, and adult members. Now - we’d like your input. All ages - adults and youth - are in vited. You do not have to be involved in a lodge or youth club to complete the survey. All are welcome - and en couraged to complete the survey. We are on a fact-finding, infor mation-gathering, idea-generating mission . . . and we need your help. We are working on envisioning the future of our youth program by revitalizing the activities that are currently offered to our youth. Please help us by sharing your ideas and concerns in a survey that is available until August 31 at spjst.org/youth-survey Some of our youth activities have been around for almost 70 years. Rather than thinking of the past, please visualize the youth program in five years, 10 years, and 20 years. Please think outside the box. We will then an alyze the responses as we proceed on our mission to rejuvenate the youth program.
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District Seven April Howard 814 Madison Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3918 830-624-9242 aprhoward@gmail.com
August 22 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Aug. 15 at 5 p.m. September 12 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. September 26 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Sept. 19 at 5 p.m. October 10 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. October 24 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. November 14 Vestnik deadline is Fri., Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. —SPJST— E d i t o r’ s N o t Ee d i t o r’ s N o t e Your help is needed. Please spjst.org/youth-surveyvisit
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CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com ˇ
District Six Lisa Bubela 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com
DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR/CHAIR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705-5330 john.engelke@hotmail.com254-799-4247
• billorsak@gmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, TX 76501-7446 254-721-2887 • edwinpechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler 1312 Fawn Lily Dr, Temple, TX 76502-7808 254-744-8973 • mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Brad Teplicek PO Box 372, Rowena, TX 76875-4006 325-442-2001 • bptep@aol.com District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, Chair 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, TX 77008-6232 713-859-8976 • dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six Lisa Bubela, Secretary 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Oscar Korus 2565 Bruce Rd, Poteet, TX 78065-5013 830-391-4169 • oscarkorus@gmail.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Lydia Talamantez 325-262-9743 • lillyg636@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - EL PASO AREA - Arnulfo Rivera 915-630-8074 • arnulfok5@yahoo.com DISTRICT FIVE - Kerry Herrington 281-704-5737 • kerryherrington@yahoo.com DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • covarrubia.carolina@yahoo.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Ralph Juarez 361-537-5506 • juarez2112@aol.com STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • Mobile: 254-534-0681 frankh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One Hannah Kovar PO Box 28, Snook, TX 77878-0028 979-220-7904 • ladyjays@tamu.edu District Two - Patsy Koslovsky 764 S St Joseph Rd, Burlington, TX 76519-3108 254-718-1606 • patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three Mary Steinman 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179-3463 817-731-2580 • appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four Contact State Fraternal Director Frank Horak
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: leonardm@spjst.com254-721-4739 254-773-1575 (ext. royv@spjst.com142) ONE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM Box 85, Snook, TX 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: dv.aggie71@gmail.com979-224-3125
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Reader enjoys Czech culture article Dear Vestnik Readers, I enjoyed reading “Preserving Czech Culture” in the Vestnik that was dated July 11, 2022. (The article was written by Angela Covo and originally pub lished in East Wilco Insider on June 4, 2022).We need to do our part to bring back our language, history, and heritage to our lodges and communities. In the article, Monica Stojanik said that she was not allowed to speak Czech in school. My older sister Rita (de ceased) was not allowed to speak Czech in school. I still know the “Our Father,” “Hail Mary,” and “Glory Be” in Czech. I completely agree, and SPJST does a good job preserving and embracing all cultures. Vlasta Bartos Lodge 40, El —SPJST—Campo-Hillje Granger church invites all to Sept. 4 annual bazaar DearSSReaders,Cyriland Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, Texas, will host its annual bazaar on Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 11 a.m. to 10 a.m. The bazaar will be held at the SSCM Parish Hall, located at 500 West Davilla in Granger. For more information, visit www.sschchurch.org; call 512-8592223; or email sscmchurch@gmail.com.Everyoneiscordiallyinvited to begin the day with 10 a.m. mass at 100 North BrazosBarbecueStreet.and sausage dinner with dressing and trimmings begins at 11 a.m. All plates are $15 (no child plates). Pre-made take-out will be available in side for $15. Drive-thru plates are avail able from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or until sold out. Barbecue by the pound begins at the pit at 7 a.m. Kitchen will be open all day until 9 p.m. Live auction starts at 1:30 p.m. Cash, check, or credit card is accepted. Auc tioneer is Buddy Johnson (License #TXS-6520).Thedayincludes fun, fellowship, and games! Games - cake walk, ring toss for sodas, toy booth, and fish pond - begin at 12 noon. Prize bingo is from 1:30 to 4 p.m.Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and Fabulous Six is from 6 to 10 p.m. for $10 per person. BYOB is not per mitted.
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August 14 Lodge 88, Houston Day of Caring: Back to School Drive (5) August 20 Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser (2) August 27 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache and Noodle-Making Workshop (1) August 27 District Five Youth Activity at Typhoon Texas, Katy (5) August 28 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue (1) Sept. 3 SPJST Float: Westfest Parade (3) Sept. 5 SPJST Home Office Closed: Labor Day Holiday
Paula LodgeMarak29,Taylor—SPJST— Marak church to host annual homecoming picnic on Sept. 11 DearS.S.Readers,Cyriland Methodius Church in Marak, Texas, will host its annual home coming picnic on Sunday, September 11, 2022. The church is located seven miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269.Mass is at 10:15 a.m. Serving begins at 11 a.m., and plates include home-fried chicken and sausage with all the trim mings and dessert. Meal tickets are $15 each. Drive-thru line will be available for plates-to-go with continuous serving while food lasts. Games begin at 11:30 a.m. A prize drawing will be held. Entertainment will be by Praha Brothers from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Vrazel Polka Band Memorial Pa vilion. Auction is at 2 p.m. inside the airconditioned hall. All ages are invited and welcome to attend. The day includes entertainment for the entireLodgeDebbiefamily!Dohnalik47,Seaton—SPJST—
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October 15 District Six Outing at 125th Anniversary Celebration Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange 29 SPJST and Camp Kubena present “Cars & Guitars” Camp Kubena, Ledbetter 30 Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Fundraiser Meal (2)
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Sept. 11 Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Fun Day (1) Sept. 17 District One hosts SPJST Float: Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) Sept. 23-24 Lodge 29, Taylor 21st Barbecue Cook-Off (2) Sept. 24 Lodge 88, Houston Family Talent Night (5) October 8 Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest (5) October 9 Lodge 84, Dallas participates in Heritage Day Celebration • Sokol Dallas (3) 15 SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange
Annuities: Safer Than You Think When it comes to annuities, most fi nancial advisors will tell you they are not a good investment. They will say you can make so much more in the market. What they don’t tell you is annuities were not designed not to get you rich (or poor). The product was designed to give you something to retire with no opportunity to outlive your money. Because annu ities were designed for long term and to protect your retirement there are more positives than negatives to owning one. Let’s examine both the positives and neg atives. Positives You are guaranteed more money tomor row than you have today. Our fixed annuities product has a guaranteed 1 percent floor. What does that mean? It means if the economy crashes and everything hits rock bottom, you are guaranteed to make a minimum of 1 percent. Because it is an insurance product, you will not have fees of any kind. No commission fees, brokerage fees, administration fees, management fees, assets under management fees, etc. It doesn’t do any good to make 8 percent if you are being charged 5 percent or more in fees. The multi-year guaranteed annuities lock you in at a rate not to change during that period. Currently, our 1-year is 2.25 percent, our 2-year is locked in at 2.75 percent, and our 5-year locks you in at 3.50 percent. No matter what, you are guaranteed more money tomorrow than today, regardless of the market. Your money is tax deferred. With fixed annuities, your money is tax deferred. You don’t pay taxes on the money until you use it. When you take the distribution, you pay taxes only on the money you take out, and only on your gains. The only exception is a traditional IRA. You deferred your taxes the year you deposited the money and pay the taxes when you make your withdrawal. On all other annuities, unlike invest ments, you don’t pay the taxes until you use the money. It is not subject to probate and estate tax. The money in your annuity is not sub ject to probate. Because it is an insurance product, your beneficiary will receive the money while your estate is being sorted out. The money will be counted as part of the estate assets, but it does not subject to have any estate taxes taken from it when your beneficiary receives the money. You can’t outlive your money. Most retirement accounts are set to a 20-year payout. This means after 20 years, you have no income coming in. With annuities, you have a lifetime op tion. You can choose to have a period cer tain with a lifetime option. What this means is you are guaranteed to get paid until the day you die. If you choose a period with life option and you die before the period, your beneficiary will get the rest of the principle. For example, if you have a 20-year life certain and you die in 10 years, your beneficiary will get the re maining money. If you live beyond 20 years, you will continue to receive pay ments until you die. You can never out live your money. Negatives Long term retirement. Because it is designed to be a long term retirement savings, there is a sur render period. With us, it is a seven-year surrender period. This means if you take money out before seven years, there will be a surrender charge. However, after the first year, you can make up to three with drawals for a total of 10 percent of your balance without any surrender charge. If you have $100,000 balance and you take From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty
SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing It’s Your Life out $12,000, you would only be charged the surrender charge on $2,000. Re member, this is designed for your retire ment or to pass on without probate issues. Government penalty if you are under age 59 1/2. The government charges a 10 percent penalty for early withdrawal if you are under 59 1/2 years of age. This is a gov ernment charge and cannot be waived if you are under 59 1/2. Bottom line. Your money is guaranteed growth, tax deferred, protected from probate, and you can’t outlive it. Your financial advi sor is right - you can become rich in the market, but you can also become poor. If you are looking for a safe place until this financial storm blows through, you may want to consider an annuity with us. “Well done is better than well —Benjaminsaid.”Franklin My door is always open; figuratively and literally.Stay832-232-2049ofViceDelisleblessed,L.DohertyPresidentSalesandMarketing—SPJST—
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MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued 1 8 $273,464.00 7 $223,464.00 2 6 605,000.00 5 490,000.00 3 15 295,024.00 17 335,024.00 4 14 1,813,595.00 12 1,493,595.00 5 13 1,191,000.00 14 1,156,837.00 6 8 328,823.00 8 323,823.00 7 7 183,316.00 8 356,158.00 Annuities 15 0.00 15 0 Totals 86 $4,690,222.00 86 $4,378,901.00 From the Insurance Department SPJST Insurance Update through july 469 certificates issued YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, EARNED PREMIUM Dist. Apps. Written Certs. Issued Earned Prem. 1 43 $5,567,474.00 36 $2,907,474.00 $60,169.31 2 19 1,150,100.00 17 1,010,100.00 23,188.84 3 64 2,344,998.00 58 1,390,748.00 45,623.23 4 106 8,147,468.00 92 6,056,088.00 79,460.77 5 74 6,739,087.00 66 6,769,087.00 22,997.29 6 32 2,247,476.00 33 2,102,476.00 20,228.46 7 55 3,467,863.00 49 2,685,705.00 34,994.13 Annuities 118 118 0 0 Totals 511 $29,664,466.00 469 $22,921,678.00 $286,662.03
$50 Visa Gift Card - Delisle Doherty (196) Gourmia Digital Air Fryer Delisle Doherty (196) Ozark Trail Utility Cart Delisle Doherty (196) Copper Fit Massage Gun Delisle Doherty (196) Ninja Fit - Delisle Doherty (196) Keurig K-Express - Delisle Doherty (196) $50 Academy Sports + Outdoors Gift Card Lodge 47, Seaton $50 Prize/Gift Card - Janice Jahns (88) $50 Prize/Gift Card - Janice Jahns (88) $50 Prize/Gift Card Marjorie Bouska White (135) $50 Prize/Gift Card Marjorie Bouska White (135) Floral Wreath - Melanie Zavodny (246) $50 Walmart Gift Card - Lodge 97, Placedo $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 32, Victoria Handmade Doll from Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic Gay Revel (97) $50 Prize/Gift Card Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card Lodge 133, San Antonio House
(202) $50 Prize/Gift Card - Regina House (202) tornadoAlert Severe Weather Detector Bobby Davis (160) $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 4, Hallettsville $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 80, Holland $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 80, Holland $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 88, Houston $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 88, Houston $50 Prize/Gift Card Dorothy Pflughaupt (88) $50 Prize/Gift Card Dorothy Pflughaupt (88) 4 Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 CDs Jerry and Helen Haisler (47) $25 Prize/Gift Card - Regina House (202) $25 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 4, Hallettsville $25 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 80, Holland for 125 YEARS!125 PRIZES We need your help to get to 125 prizes. We are still seeking donations! Contact us at info@spjst.org or 254-773-1575 to donate. All donations are tax-deductible. Checks can be made payable to SPJST Foundation.
Carolyn Beseda (88) 32" Giant Yellow Peeps Plush Bunny Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 9, Snook $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 9, Snook Custom 125th Anniversary Laundry Bag District Five Youth
$50 Prize/Gift Card Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card - Regina
VĚSTNÍK Monday, August 8, 2022 5 Best Western La Grange Inn & Suites (1.6 miles) 600 State Highway 71 Bypass La Grange, Texas 78945 Hampton979-968-6800Inn La Grange (1.9 1624miles)State Highway 71 La Grange, Texas 78945 Holiday979-968-4900Inn Express Suites (16.4 miles) 200 Heinrich Schulenburg,StreetTexas 78956 Best979-743-2301Western Plus Schulenburg (16.6 miles) 101 Huser 979-743-2030Schulenburg,BoulevardTexas78956 America’s Best Value Inn Schulenburg (17.6 miles) 205 West IH-10 Frontage Road Schulenburg, Texas 78956 SureStay979-743-4192Hotel by Best Western Weimar (19.2 miles) 102 Townsend Drive Weimar, Texas 78962 Best979-725-9700Western Giddings Inn & Suites (21.1 miles) 2126 East Hempstead Street Giddings, Texas 78942 America’s979-542-5000Best Value Inn (21.4 miles) 1600 East Austin Street Giddings, Texas 78942 979-542-3111 Super 8 by Wyndham Giddings (22.8 miles) 4002 East Austin Street Giddings, Texas 78942 Best979-542-9666Western Plus Flatonia Inn (21.8 miles) 310 B East Highway 1-10 Frontage Rd Flatonia, Texas 78941 America’s361-865-1989Best Value Inn (21.9 miles) 2436 Highway 71 South Columbus, Texas 78934 979-732-6293 Come one, come all as SPJST celebrates its 125th Anniversary on Saturday, October 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) Heritage Fest in La Grange! SPJST’s roots run deep in Fayette County, and we look forward to having you come out and join in the celebration! Event is being held in conjunction with TCHCC’s 25th Anniversary. MUSIC ✭ FIREWORKS ✭ CAR SHOW ✭ FARM SHOW 250 West Fairgrounds Road • La Grange, Texas Come Early. Stay Late! Save the Date! Prize List as of August 3 $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 4, Hallettsville $50 Prize/Gift Card - Lodge 151, Wharton $50 Best Buy Gift Card Samuel Vanicek (24) $50 Amazon Gift Card Samuel Vanicek (24) $50 Michaels Gift Card Stephanie Vanicek (24) $50 Amazon Gift Card Stephanie Vanicek (24) $50 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) $50 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) $50 Red Lobster Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) $50 Chili's/Fresh Choices Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) $50 The Home Depot Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) $50 Cracker Barrel Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24) Wine Basket - Bradley Stavinoha (81) Slivovice Basket - Lodge 81, Needville Bissell Revolution Pet Pro Deep Cleaner
The SPJST Executive Committee recognized Sandra Dubcak for 25 years of service at a Home Office Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Sandra serves as Executive Assistant to the President/CEO and was presented a certificate of appreciation by Chair of the Board of Directors John Engelke, left, and President/CEO Brian Vanicek, who is her supervisor. Congratulations, Sandra!
The SPJST Executive Committee recognized Brian Vanicek, right, for 30 years of service at a Home Office Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wed nesday, July 20, 2022. Brian serves as President/CEO and was presented a certificate of appreciation by Chair of the Board of Directors John Engelke. Congratulations, Brian!
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Well, it’s been very hot, and this is just July. We really need rain as you all probably do, too. Things are slow here in Elgin. We are hoping everyone will get back in the dancing mood. If we do not get more people to attend our dances, we are afraid that the bands will no longer be able to come. With the price of gas and everything, it’s a challenge for all of us. All I can say is don’t give up . . . we are tough, good people and with the Lord’s help, we can do Soit. with that, we hope to see everyone going again. We miss all you good friends. Life is short . . . let’s not miss out.Our upcoming dances are: Sunday, August 14 Mark Halata Sunday, August 21 Glen Collins and the Alibis Sunday, September 18 Czech Melody Masters Come out to Elgin SPJST to see ev eryone again and get some exercise. It’s cool inside the hall! Happy July birthday to Johnny Vra bel, the love of my life. As you close your eyes in slumber, do you think that God would say — You have made the world much better for the life you’ve lived today? Good health to all! Irene Vrabel, —SPJST—Reporter Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets August 14 DearLodgeMembers,4,Hallettsville will meet Sun day, August 14 at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served, and door prizes will be given.^
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MiltonFraternally,all!Peterson, President —SPJST— Lodge 8, Weimar meets August 22 Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, August 22, 2022, at 12 noon at Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg. We hope to see everybody.Carolyn M. Secretary/TreasurerTobola—SPJST— Lodge 18, Elgin invites all to August, September dances
Dear Members and Friends, I would like to give a big thank you to everyone who helped with the picnic in any way . . . whether it was prior to the event gathering raffle prizes and/or auction items or anyone who helped Fri day night with the potato peeling party, anyone who helped on Saturday with the preparations, and anyone who helped with the big day on Sunday. I’m not going to call out any names because I would probably unintentionally leave someone out. But to anyone who helped SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: article-photoOnline:Email:254-773-8087vestnik@spjst.orgspjst.org/news/submitCall 800-727-7578
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30 Years of SPJST Home Office Service: Congratulations, Brian Vanicek!
25 Years of SPJST Home Office Service: Congratulations, Sandra Dubcak!
CENTER PHOTO: Chair of the Board of Directors John Engelke, left, President/CEO Brian Vanicek, second from left, and Controller Roy Vajdak present a plaque to Debbie during the staff luncheon on Wednes day, July 20 at the Home Office. The plaque reads, “In grateful appreciation of your 45 years of outstanding and dedicating service to SPJSTAccounting Manager - October 26, 1976 - July 29, 2022.”
Lodge 25, Ennis awards scholarships DearLodgeReaders,25,Ennis held its meeting on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Betty prepared a delicious meal consisting of barbecue with all the trimmings. Thank you, Betty!Scholarships and 50- and 75-year membership pins were presented. Sam uel Zmolik and Misty Dvorak each re ceived a $500 scholarship from the local lodge. Janie Marusak and Dorothy Dvo rak received their 75-year pins. Julie Gilmore, Danny Salik, Larry Zhanel, Pat Zapletal, and Raymond Starek were present to receive their 50-year member ship pins. Congratulations to all! After the presentations, the meeting began. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Margaret. All reports were approved as read. We discussed a donation for SPJST’s 125th celebration in October. Membership approved to donate a $50 giftEnniscard. Chamber reached out to our lodge to donate an SPJST item to be put in a time capsule in honor of Ennis cele brating its 150th birthday this year. It was decided that we should offer a set of SPJST dominoes for this. A thank you note was read from the Catholic Daughters who are grateful that our lodge offers them space to have their monthlyReaganmeetings.Lynette Betik was approved by the membership as a new member. Sales agent is Margaret Krajca. We hope to see everyone at our next birthday celebration which will be held on Wednesday, July 27. Everyone, please bring a dish. There will not be a meeting in August, but mark your cal endar for the next one which will be on Thursday, September 8. Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST— Lodge 29, Taylor barbecue cook-off set for Sept. 23-24 Lodge 29, Taylor will host its barbe cue cook-off on September 23 and 24.
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Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction at the cook-off. Baked items always do well.
Next Meeting—August 10
LEFT PHOTO: Debbie, right, is pictured with her sister, Judy Vaculin.
RIGHT PHOTO: Controller’s Department staff congratulate Debbie. Left to right are Jennifer Wright, Danny Walden, Sharon Ingram, Debbie, Lisa Kirby, Roy Vajdak, and Dorothy Stuchly. Congratulations to Debbie Dohnalik, who served as Accounting Manager in the Controller’s department. Debbie retired on July 29 after 45 years of service with SPJST Home Office. She was honored with a luncheon at the SPJST Home Office on Wednesday, JulyBest20.missDebbie!wishes,Wewillyou.
Happy Retirement, Debbie Dohnalik!
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The next lodge meeting will be Wed nesday, August 10 at 6:30 p.m.^ Fraternally submitted, Linda Secretary-ReporterPospisil—SPJST— Lodge 35, Elk supports “125 Prizes for 125 Years” On Wednesday, July 27, 2022, Pres ident Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. meet ings to order at 7:24 p.m. Ten members were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by officers and members. Barbara Pavelka had been on the sick list, but she is doing better. Many bless ings to here for a complete recovery. Secretary Carla gave her reports for the June 15 meetings. With no additions or corrections, the minutes were ap proved as Treasurerread.Cari Hammer gave her re ports from the June 15 meeting, and with no corrections, they were approved as read.Floor Chair Gene Pavelka reported a great month, and Bar Chair Randy Pa velka also had a great turn-in.
Next Meeting—August 24 The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 24 around 7 p.m. after hall cleanup.
Happy 40th Anniversary, Annie and Philip!
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Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, —SPJST—Reporter Lodge 38, Kovar receives notes of thanks from FFA students Thank you for supporting my Smith ville Jr. FFA rabbit project. It is generous people like you all that help our agricul tural community and kids like me. I learned about being responsible and tak ing care of my rabbits and working with them every day. I will use this money to buy next year’s rabbits and supplies, the rest for college. I hope to see you all next year.Sincerely,MorganAdams k k k k k Dear SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar, Thank you for contributing to my broiler project. The money I received will be put into a savings account for my future education. Your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you again. Kunzie Behrens k k k k k Letters submitted to the Vestnik by, Dorothy Lastovica Lodge 38, —SPJST—Kovar Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje meets August 14 DearTheMembers,nextmeeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje is Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall. We hope to see you CathyFraternally,there!Garcia,—SPJST—President Lodge 79, Corpus Christi meets August 14 Lodge 79, Corpus Christi will meet Sunday, August 14. A fried chicken meal will be served. Members are asked to bring a sideVirginiaFraternally,dish.^Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST— Lodge 81, Needville meets August 21 Lodge 81, Needville will meet Sun day, August 21. We will have barbecue plates from the Needville Fire Depart ment fundraiser. Bradley will pick up the plates. Members, please bring a des sert. See you at the next meeting!^
Fraternally,AnneScott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST— 15 Years of SPJST Home Office Service: Congratulations, Frank Horak!
Congratulations to Annie and Philip Vahalik on their 40th wedding anniversary. They joined family members at Splashway in Sheridan for a week end of water fun, games, good food, and reminiscing. Annie and Philip are blessed with three children - Nicholas and wife Sarah of Belton, Eliz abeth and husband Jordan Hargrove of Leander, and Jonathan and wife Jordyn of Victoria. They are the proud grandparents of Asher and Charlie Vahalik and George and Thomas Hargrove. Annie and Philip were married on June 5, 1982, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Annie serves as District Six Director. She and Philip are members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville where Annie is vice president and fraternal activities coordi nator. They reside in Victoria.
The SPJST Executive Committee recognized Frank Horak, center, for 15 years of service at a Home Office Staff Appreciation Luncheon on Wed nesday, July 20, 2022. Frank serves as State Fraternal Director and was presented a certificate of appreciation by Chair of the Board of Directors John Engelke and Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny, who is his supervisor. Congratulations, Frank!
JeanetteFraternally,Newman, Reporter —SPJST— Lodge 84, Dallas meets August 21 DearLodgeReaders,84,Dallas members will meet Sunday, August 21, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. for their monthly meeting. Please make plans to join us at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Ter race in Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214351-4214 for directions. If planning to attend, please bring a dessert to share for our afternoon svacina.
Under new business, Cari Hammer made a motion to make two $50 dona tions to the “125 Prizes for 125 Years” celebration with SPJST. Dude Mann seconded the motion, and it was ap proved.Wediscussed when to have a fish fry again, but nothing was decided at that time.With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Lodge 88, Houston plans Sept. 10 adults, kids nights out G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S . . flying first class . . . The Blue Room Committee at Lodge 88, Houston presents “A Night in Old Hollywood” on Saturday, Sep tember 10, 2022. Red carpet: 5:30 p.m. until you call an Uber. Dinner: Chatters Café. Calling all stars - join us for a magic night in the Blue Room. Come as you are or as your best Hollywood leading man or starlet. Prizes for the most glam orous among us. The cost is $27 per person until Sep tember 1. To purchase tickets, lywoodblue-room-presents-a-night-in-old-holhttps://www.lodge88.org/products/the-visit Kids Night Out For those attending the Blue Room event on September 10 . . . it’s Kids Night Out from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Child care will be provided by the Mother hood Center. The cost is $35 per child for pizza, friends, games, fun, and a magician. To purchase tickets, night-out-sept-10https://www.lodge88.org/products/kids-visitAaronRigamonti,President—SPJST—
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Lodge 88, announcesHoustonAugust 14 Day of Caring We are excited to pair up with our own Heights area schools, both elementary and secondary (middle/high), for our sec ond lodge-wide Day of Caring in 2022! This year, the schools need typical school supplies as well as basic hygiene items such as toothbrushes/toothpaste, deodo rant, body soap, underwear, and socks. Last year’s back to school drive was a big success, and we hope to help even more kids start the school year off suc cessfully! Our goal is to pack at least 100 backpacks and another 100 hygiene kits for the local students. How can I contribute? Items can be purchased from our Amazon wish list and sent directly to Lodge 88 (gift cards may be purchased from the list – we will use these extra funds to purchase remaining items)
Reagan Lynette Betik Lodge 28, East Bernard shares June Meeting Scenes
Chair Blue Room Co-Chair If you have an interest in serving the Lodge in this capacity, please reach out. (* indicates that the position is both an officer and trustee of the Lodge).
SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis wel comes new member Reagan Ly nette Betik. Reagan is the daughter of Lauren and Coarey. She was born on Friday, June 2, 2022, at Baylor Scott White Medical Center in Wax ahachie. Maternal grandparents are Randy and Carmen Thomas. Pater nal grandparents are Steve and Suzi Betik. Sales agent is Margaret Krajca. —SPJST—
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their nominations. If you would like to serve your fellow lodge members on this committee or want to nominate some one you think is well qualified, please do so by calling the lodge office and leaving a message. One Note: Members of the nominat ing committee are not precluded from being among the slate of nominated can didates.Here are the lodge officers that are to be FirstPresident*elected:VicePresidentFraternal Activities Coordinator* Second Vice President - Bingo Chair
Donations of gently used uniform clothing If you would like to donate clothing or wish to purchase supply items else where, you may drop off at the donation boxes located at the Lodge backyard or at Swim Club entrance. We will be col lecting items until Sunday, August 14. Reach out to Megan Grohman with questions by contacting her at 281-7442240 or grohman.megan@gmail.com
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Lodge 28, East Bernard members met Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Wharton County Library in East Bernard Members enjoyed a luncheon prior to the meeting.
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We are still seeking volunteers to serve on our nominating committee. Es sentially, the committee will bring a rec ommendation to membership before the annual meeting as to who should serve as the 2023 officers, trustees, and some committee chars for the Lodge. To be clear, this is just a nomination. Others may still be nominated from the floor and actual elections will occur if there are alternate candidates. This is how the nominating commit tee will likely go about their responsibil ity (but it’s ultimately up to them): Check with current officers, chairs, and trustees to see who is still interested in serving in 2023. Solicit other nominees from member ship for any willing and qualified can didates. Individuals can self-nominate to theWherecommittee.there are multiple candidates for a position, pick an official committee endorsedWherenominee.thereare gaps, actively find qualityPresentcandidates.thefullslate of candidates at the October meeting. We would like to have the nominat ing committee in place by the August meeting to give them 60 days to create
AaronFraternally,Rigamonti, President —SPJST—
Third Vice President - Swim Club Chair* Recording Secretary
Lodge 25, Ennis shares July meeting scenes
Next Meeting—August 21
Lodge 107, Floresville reports on July meeting
The monthly meeting of Lodge 107, Floresville was held on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at the lodge hall. President Biele feld called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for military and deceased members. Roll call of officers found Treasurer Korus absent due to illness. Last month’s minutes were read by Secretary Pruski, and they were ap proved. New members of the lodge are Mateo Ridge Gorham and Kaia Rosie Ehlers.Hall Manager Bertrand reported the hall cooler drain has been repaired, the outside lights have been fixed, and the air conditioner filters were replaced. Under old business, the sign from the Home Office should be installed in the next week or two. New business - the lodge will help the youth club on transportation costs to take the kids to camp. July birthdays were Polly Bayer on the 4th and Tillie Rae Lynn on the 10th.
Her rington on July 1, Pat Schleider on July 7, and Dennis Hermis on July 27. Happy birthday!Our quarterly capsule drawing winners were Kenneth Malota, Eliza beth Hermis, Dennis Hermis, and Amanda Muzny. The meeting adjourned at 3 p.m., and door prizes were awarded.
The next meeting will be Sunday, August 21 at 2 p.m. with a meal at 1 p.m. in the dining area at Lodge 88, Houston.Fraternally,ElizabethHermis, Secretary —SPJST—
Next Meeting—August 14
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PollyFraternally,Bayer,—SPJST—Reporter Lodge 142, Houston members celebrates National Ice Cream Day DearLodgeReaders,142, Houston met for its monthly meeting on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Lodge 88, Houston. A social and lunch of fried chicken, potato salad, and dessert with ice cream was served at 1 p.m. Dennis Hermis led us in prayer. President Dennis Hermis called the meeting to order at 2:20 p.m. Officers not present were Assistant Youth Leader Kyle Herrington, Guide Karole Cole man, and Flag Bearer Zac Coleman, and Sales Agents Connie Carter and Holly Fraley. We had 22 members in atten dance.Atthis time, President Dennis made a suggestion to suspend all reports and to continue with an ice cream social for National Ice Cream Day, provided by BarbaraYouthLinney-Gonzales.LeaderAmanda Muzny gave her report on SPJST District Five Youth Achievement Day held on Saturday, July 16 at Lodge 81, Needville. We were proud to announce that Lodge 142 youth Ryder Butera is representing District Five as king. At District Five YAD, Brielle Comberrel won five first places and will be representing at State YAD. Congratulations to all youth! We were also reminded that on August 27 will be a District Five outing at Typhoon Texas from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. A transfer to our lodge from Lodge 191, Lufkin was announced as Faye Marie Hopkins. Keith Kieschnick made a motion to accept the transfer, seconded by Barbara BirthdayLinney-Gonzalez.celebrantswereKerry
LEFT PHOTO: Happy June birthdays to Jill, Don Jr., Rita, Irene, Allis, Kari, June (in front), and Marshall (in back). ABOVE: Members in attendance at the July 14, 2022, meeting. TOP RIGHT: Officers during the meal prayer. BELOW LEFT: Receiving membership pins are, left to right, Pat Zapletal, Larry Zhanel, Misty Dvorak (on behalf of her dad, Danny), Daniel Salik, Julie Gilmore, and Raymond Stare. BELOW RIGHT: Misty Dvorak, left, and Samuel Zmolik receive their scholarships presented by Rita.
—Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter
The next meeting will be Sunday, August 14 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.
Lodge 160, San Angelo meets August 18 DearSPJSTMembers,Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, August 18, 2022, at 4 p.m. The meeting will take place at Los Panchito’s Restau rant, located at 34 West Avenue D in San Angelo. We hope you will be able to join us!
There are several simple steps you can take to protect your home from a wildfire. Make each of these a weekend project, and you’ll be ready in no time. Create fire-safe space around your house Remove anything flammable within five feet from your house, such as leaves, firewood, or building materials. Use hard surfaces, such as stone, brick, gravel, or concrete as a buffer. Remove plants near windows, vents, or siding that could catch fire. Trim branches hanging over your roof. Trim lower branches on trees that could ignite from fire on the ground. Keep your lawn and plants watered and remove dead branches or leaves. Maintain roof and gutters Remove leaves, pine needles, and other debris from your rain gutters and roof. They can be ignited easily from windblown embers that travel ahead of a wildfire. You should do this regularly.
Source: home-wildfire.htmlhttps://www.tdi.texas.gov/tips/protect—SPJST—
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SandraFraternally,Jansa,—SPJST—President Lodge 180, Burleson gives to Wounded Warriors, local animal shelton Lodge 180, Burleson had its monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Napoli’s Restaurant in Joshua, Texas. All active members were present and accounted for. We had a short meting where we all said the Pledge of Alliance. This was followed by a moment of silent prayer for our Nation, our military, and all the people that lost their lives in Uvalde as well as those who are ill. This includes one of our members that is dealing with cancer and is presently doing well with her treatments. She is in Lodge 258, Seguin meets August 21 Lodge 258, Seguin will meet at Rocket Wings, located at 380 North Highway 123 Bypass in Seguin on Sun day, August 21, 2022. The meeting will begin at 1 Chesterp.m. Jenke, —SPJST—President Wildfire risks: Projects to help you protect your home From Texas Department of Insurance
Lodge 107, Floresville celebrates July birthdays
Lodge 107, Floresville recognized its July birthday celebrants at the meeting on July 10, 2022. Happy birthday to Tillie Rae Lynn on July 10 (standing in is Tillie’s grandmother Wendy Pruski) and Polly Bayer on July 4. our prayers on a daily basis. Minutes were read and approved as read. No new financials were discussed. The two monthly donations that were selected were Wounded Warriors and Burleson Animal Shelter which were se lected by Pat and Robert Sill. Birthday recipients for July were Sandy Almonte and Red Kelly. They re ceived some little bundtlets in lieu of a cake, and all present helped them to enjoy their treats. All July birthdays celebrants are Sandra Almonte, Chester Bean, Meredith Cox, Renee Greenlees, John Hilcher, Bradley Janek, Ernest Kelly Jr., Janet Payne, Gary Skinner, Fa bian Soria Jr., and Don Thomas. Wish ing all of these people a special birthday greeting from your lodge. The next meeting will be held at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson on Tuesday, August 2 at 6 p.m. Looking forward to seeing each of you at the next meeting.NancyPresident/ReporterKelly—SPJST—
Lodge 81, Needville member completes internship in Prague
Lodge 81, Needville member Baley Stavinoha recently completed a summer internship for 76 days in Prague, Czech Republic. She is a marketing major at Texas A&M University and will graduate in December. Baley said Prague reminded her of a scene from Game of Thrones with all the castles and cobblestone streets. She was waiting on a dragon to fly out! Baley was pleased that most Czech citizens under the age of 35 speak English. She enjoyed boat rides at night on Vltava River to see the lighted skyline. She made new friends from across Europe, and now has a new perspective on the world. Baley’s sister, Evan Stavinoha, who is also a member of Lodge 81, visited for two weeks in Prague during the summer. The young ladies are the daughters of District Five Di rector Bradley and Cecilia—SPJST—Stavinoha.
Maintain decks Check your deck for any material that can catch fire, such as potted plants or mulch beneath the deck. Don’t store wood on or under your deck. If a wild fire threatens, move wooden patio fur niture or shade umbrellas inside. Check your insurance This is an indoor project! Review your homeowners insurance policy to make sure you have enough coverage to rebuild your house if it’s destroyed. In addition, create a home inventory to help if you have to file a claim.
3. Plan activities with seniors in mind. When organizing parties and special events, consider the needs of seniors on the guest list. Add music from their era to playlists or DJ requests. Seat seniors with mobility issues near exits and rest rooms. Make sure to arrange for photos with the guest of honor to keep family history alive.
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5. Prepare a meal. Invite a special senior over for a home-cooked meal with the family. Make it a regular occurrence on the cal endar. If he or she cannot get out easily, bring a hot meal over to his or her place, instead.Simple gestures of gratitude and ap preciation can brighten a senior's day and let that person know he or she has not been forgotten.—SPJST—(MS)
5 Ways to Show Seniors They’re Appreciated Senior citizens account for a signifi cant percentage of the overall pop ulation. Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau released in 2020 indicate the na tion’s 65-and-older population had grown by more than one-third over the preceding decade. By 2050, the number of senior citizens is expected to be close to 90 million. As of 2021, Statistics Ca nada reported there were roughly 7.1 million persons age 65 and older living in Canada.Peopleare living longer than ever, and as individuals age, the demand for senior services continues to grow - as does the need to be patient and respect the elderly. There are many ways to show seniors just how much they’re ap preciated.
Lodge 107, Floresville Installs New Sign With the help of Lodge 202, Jourdanton member James House of House Construction, Lodge 107, Floresville now has a sign at its lodge hall. Thank you, James, for constructing and installing the signs.
2. Visit more often. Frequent visits are one of the sim plest ways to show seniors you care. Whether seniors live in a private home or managed care facility, visitors brighten their days, especially if they no longer get out and about as frequently as they once did. Spending time together and sharing stories can bring smiles to the faces of older adults.
Lodge 142, Houston members are pictured enjoying their Sunday, July 17, 2022, lodge meeting with an ice cream social on National Ice Cream Day. Members also enjoyed a fried chicken lunch prior to the ice cream.
4. Thank seniors. Find any reason to thank a senior. Perhaps someone served in the military or volunteered their time with children. Celebrate accomplishments big and small with a simple "thank you."
—Submitted by Polly Bayer, Reporter
1. Help with chores. Lend a hand with chores around the house that may have grown difficult for seniors. This can include mowing the lawn, weeding garden beds, shoveling snow, raking leaves, or even taking the garbage pails in and out on collection days.
—Submitted by Pat Schleider, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lodge 142, Houston members celebrate National Ice Cream Day at July Meeting
3. Establish a study schedule. Develop a system and a schedule for studying. Students should establish a fixed habit of studying each day or week - whatever is best for him or her. Over time, studying will become routine.
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4. Establish dedicated study spots. Students should locate places that work best for them as study and home work stations. Certain individuals may need the quiet of a library or a book store. Others may do best with the hum of conversation around them or in a group. There’s no right or wrong study spot. Maintaining consistency will help the mind associate a place with study ing.
6. Rephrase material. Textbook language can be dry and unappealing. Students can try putting the material into their own words or re phrase passages to make them easier to remember and recall. Similarly, teaching or sharing the material with another per son also may improve retention.
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1. Find value in the lessons. Many students lament that what they learn in school just isn’t relevant in daily life. That can make the subject matter feel less important and uninteresting. Finding value in what one is learning and seeing how it can be applied outside of the classroom may make a student more inclined to learn and retain infor mation.
Happy 64th Anniversary, Lloyd and Bettie House! Lodge 202, Jourdanton members Lloyd and Bettie House will celebrate their 64th anniversary on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. For many years, Lloyd served as either president or vice president. Bettie is the lodge secretary. Congratulations! —Photo by Sandra Hoggard Lodge 202, Jourdanton members celebrate August birthdays Lodge 202, Jourdanton officers will celebrate August birthdays. President James House’s birthday is August 30, and Secretary Bettie House’s birthday is on August 12. Best wishes for many more! —Photo by Sandra Hoggard
7. Make a formula sheet. Depending on the subject, having a sheet with shortcuts, formulas, or dia grams can put the material into smaller bursts of information that are easier to digest. Along this same vein, writing in formation down can help improve re call.These are a few study tips that high schoolers can utilize to improve their grades so they can be more successful in school. (MS)—SPJST—
5. Use grades as benchmarks and motivators. Blaming a teacher for a poor grade won’t get a student anywhere. Rather, grades should indicate how well one is learning the material, and in turn, the ef fectiveness of students’ studying habits. Students can tweak their habits if they find their grades are not where they want them to be.
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SPJST Scholarship to Honor the Memory of Tommie and Gladys Lostak Study Tips High School Students Assessments such as quizzes and exams help educators recognize areas where students are excelling and where they might need a little extra help. In ad dition to tests in the classroom, high schoolers generally take standardized testing for state or provincial assessment purposes.Testing may come easier to some stu dents than others, but having solid study techniques can improve students’ per formance on a wide range of exams. In fact, research by Stanford scholars, whose data was published in Psycholog ical Science, found that applying a strategic approach to studying helped college students improve their exam scores by an average of one-third of a letterThegrade.testing preparation resource PrepScholar says it is important to build and maintain strong study habits to help students avoid undue stress and last-mi nute cramming. The following are seven techniques that may help foster good study skills.
Following his graduation from the Uni versity of Texas in 1941, Tommie was employed by Humble Oil and Refining Company. On August 9, 1941, Tommie married Gladys Mollie Kosina. During Tommie’s 10-year stint with Humble Oil, Tommie and Gladys were blessed with three children - Lorenda, Lonnie, and Mollie. In 1956, Tommie and Gla dys welcomed a second son, Harold. When Tommie wasn’t working, he could be found playing with his chil dren, playing on his softball team, or hunting.“Times were hard,” Lorenda recalls. “For entertainment, the kids remember going to the drive-in picture show and one or two having to get down on the floorboard in the back seat, going to dad’s ballgames, and those good old CzechTommiedances.”was a Danbury rice farmer and rancher since 1951, retiring from farming in 1983 and ranching in 1997. A devoted fraternalist, Tommie served as secretary of SPJST Lodge 139, Danbury for 36 years and on the Publication Committee for 12 years. He hosted many annual SPJST district meetings at the Lone Pine in Danbury. He also served on the school board and as president of the Brazoria County Farm Bureau. Tommie was an honorary 4-H member and life member of Future Farmers of America and life member of the Texas Ex-Students’ Association of the University of Texas. He was a past member of the Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, past executive board member with Brazoria County Fair Association, Brazoria County Cat tlemen’s Association, Danbury Athletic Booster Club, and charter member of the Angleton-Danbury hospital. He was a big fan and booster of Danbury ath letics and Danbury Little League. Tommie’s wife, Gladys, was a hard worker as well. She balanced many roles as Tommie’s supporter — always by his side, a mom and owner of a ko lache shop in Danbury for several years. Both Gladys and Tommie shared a pas sion for traveling. Gladys passed away in November 1988. The last 16 years of Tommie’s happy life, he lived with daughter Lorenda and her husband, David Baldwin, until Tommie’s passing in February Individuals2008.seeking to honor the memory of Tommie and Gladys Lostak with a gift to the endowed fund, please visit from page 1
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2. Avoid distractions. Study time is time to take a break from social media, video games, and any other distractions that can pull a stu dent away from studying. Constantly checking notifications can interrupt thoughts and make it hard to learn the material.
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The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sym pathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, VIVIAN ANNA CHUDEJ, 90, who passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022.Vivian was born March 22, 1932, in Hallettsville. She grew up nearby in Vsetin, where her family farmed cot ton and raised cat tle and chickens. She attended school at Vsetin and Hallettsville ISD.She married the love of her life, Vernon Chudej, on October 16, 1950. They loved to dance and went to nearby towns to dances almost every weekend. Shortly after they were married, Vivian and Vernon moved to Houston, and in 1975 to Pearland until 2021 when they became residents at Trinity Oaks Senior Apartments.Vivianwas employed by W. H. Cur tin and Company in Houston for 30 years, where she was their payroll super visor. She was a devoted wife to her hus band and loving mother to her children, Susan and Michael. She loved to sew and made much of the family’s clothing. Vivian became her husband’s caretaker after it became difficult for him to move aboutShephysically.enjoyed meeting people and never met a stranger. She often picked up the phone to call her family and friends. She was passionate in sending them cards for all occasions. She loved to play bingo and participated in all the games at her apartments. Vivian was strong in her faith and loved her Lord and Savior. Her oldest sister, Anita Hagens, joined her in heaven the same day as Vivian’s death. We imagine that Vivian, Anita, and their cousin, Rose Marie Kloppenburg, are doing the polka down the streets of heaven! Vivian will be missed by all Vivian Chudej
The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sym pathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, ANITA ROSIE HAGENS, who completed her journey on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at the age of 94 years. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 6 at Thiele Cooper Funeral Home. Fu neral service was at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 7 at Holy Cross Lu theran Church with Pastor Alsen Wen zel officiating. Pri vate burial was held.Anita was born on March 21, 1928, in Vsetin to Charles and Annie (Trlica) Holly.Anita retired from Tex Tan after 26 years of service. She was a wife, mother, homemaker, cook and baker, and often sewed in her spare time. She loved to travel and host holiday dinners for family and friends. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.Shewaspreceded in death by hus band Wilbert Hagens; infant son Daryl; sister Vivian Chudej; and brothers Lester and Eldon Holly. Anita is survived by daughters Debra Hagens and husband David Hensley of Austin, Diana Hagens of Yoakum, and Donna Hagens of Austin; sister Char lene Chatham and husband Cliff of Pearland; sister-in-law Gloria Holly of Corpus Christi; brother-in-law Vernon Chudej of Pearland; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, P. O. Box 647, Yoakum, Texas 77995. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.
The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sym pathy to the family of our departed brother, COLONEL ROBERT “BOB”
Anita Hagens Col. Bob Kubena
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KUBENA. He peacefully passed away on on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Visitation was at 5 p.m., Sunday, July 24 at Kubena Funeral Home in Halletts ville. Rosary followed at 6 p.m. Funeral mass was celebrated at 10 a.m., Mon day, July 25 at Sacred Heart Cath olic Church in Hal lettsville with Monsignor John Peters officiating. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cath olicHeCemetery.wasborn to Anton J. Kubena and Agnes (Lin hart) Kubena on January 2, 1933, in Hallettsville.Bobmarried Betty Lou Brent on May 7, 1955, in Denton. He was a loving husband and father who served God and his church, his country, and community for most of his life. He began serving for Mass at a very young age. He grew to being an active adult member of Sacred Heart Church as a lector, Eucharistic minister, and church board member. He was instrumental in securing funds to build the new church in 1969 which was paid for before they broke ground. Bob proudly served in the United States Army, United States Army Re serves, and the Texas National Guard over a span of more than 40 years, at taining the rank of Colonel. He was a true leader to his core. Hallettsville was Bob’s home, and he very much enjoyed serving his com munity. Beginning in 1964, he served as a councilman and later as mayor for 11 years. During his tenure as mayor, he negotiated with the Finklestein family to attain the land to build what is now Hal lettsville City Park. He was instrumental in the purchase of the old Peoples State Bank building which was purchased for use by the city. He was also active in the Chamber of Commerce and Lions Club. For decades during his career as funeral who knew and loved her. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.Shewaspreceded in death by her parents Charles and Annie Holly; son Michael Chudej; sister Anita Hagens; and brothers Lester and Elden Holly. Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 72 years, Vernon Chudej; daughter Susan Chudej; sister Charlene Chatham (Clifford); sister-inlaw Gloria Holly; grandchildren Melissa Pace (Jeremy), Wayne Thibodeaux (Re becca), Luke Chudej, and Holly Chudej; great-grandchildren Morgan Pace, Shelby Thibodeaux, and Warren Thibo deaux; and numerous nieces and nephews whom Vivian loved as if they were her own children. Services were held on Tuesday, July 12 at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Pearland. Visitation was from 9 to 10 a.m. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. with Pastor Jon Salminen officiating. Inter ment followed at 2 p.m. at the Vsetin Czech-Moravian Brethren Church Cem etery in Hallettsville. Dr. Mark Labaj of ficiated at the burial service. The family requests that donations be made to the church of your choice. May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. Resolution Committee Victoria GayenellZakChudej—SPJST—
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We little knew that morning God was to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, You did not go alone. For part of us went with you The day God called you home. You left us beautiful memories, Your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
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• • • director, he continued to serve our com munity.Bobwas one of the original members who established the Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission. He re mained active for many, many years until his health began to fail. Bob served 52 years as a municipal court judge. He also had the distinction of serving as president of the Texas Mu nicipal Courts Association. He enjoyed celebrating life with his family and friends. He spent as much time as he could outdoors enjoying nature. May God welcome Bob into His Kingdom as another true and faithful servant. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.Bobwas preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty Lou Kubena; sisterin-law Barbara Kubena; brother-in-law Ed Nichols; and infant daughter Chris tian Maria MemorialsKubena.may be made to Sacred Heart Church Music Fund, Sacred Heart Catholic School or charity of donor’s choice.May our departed brother rest in eter nal peace,Resolution Committee Victoria GayenellZakChudej—SPJST— ofResolutionSympathy
Edward John Mokry passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the age of 88 after a long ill ness.Visitation was Monday, August 1 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Fu neral Home in Temple with rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 2 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple followed by burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cyclone. He was born in Taylor on June 23, 1934, to Joe R. Mokry, Sr. and Annie (Polasek) Mokry. On April 25, 1959, he married Anna Marie Lange at Sts. Cyril and Meth odius Catholic Church in Granger. He served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict for three years. He worked for Superior Dairies and Borden Dairy Company for 30 years. He retired from SPJST Fraternal Life In surance Home Office as a maintenance worker in 2004. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47,EdwardSeaton.was preceded in death by his parents, Joe R. Mokry, Sr. and Annie Mokry; and sister Dolores Mackey. He is survived by wife Anna Marie Mokry; daughter Brenda Mokry and husband Mike Atkinson of Austin; daughter Diane Mills and husband Troy of Temple; son Edward Mokry, Jr. and wife Jackie of Belton; daughter Carol Hammer and husband Tony of Saratoga, California; brother Joe Mokry and wife Linda of Coupland; sisters Georgie Ed monds and husband David of Austin, Sybil Heselmeyer of Taylor, and Doro thy Skrhak of Taylor; grandchildren Megan Downing and husband Paul of Cleburne, Chase Crocker and wife Mi chelle of Elgin, David Witcher of Waco, Angela Mills of Temple, Carmen Ellis and husband Renaldo of Temple, and Nicolas Hammer of San Francisco, Cal ifornia; and 13 great-grandchildren. Memorial donations can be made to the ALS Association.—SPJST—
Sacred Heart Catholic Church; St. Joseph Cath olic Church; or donor’s choice. May our departed brother rest in eter nal peace.Resolution
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The Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek No. 4, Hallettsville, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sym pathy to the family of our departed brother, ALTON ALBERT MICHALCIK, 84, of Hallettsville, Texas, went to his heavenly home on July 11, 2022, after a two-year battle with lung cancer. He was definitely a fighter to the end. Funeral mass was at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 16 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation was at 9 a.m. and rosary was at 10 a.m. Officiant was Monsignor John Peters. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. He was born on May 31, 1938, to Al fonse and Lillie Michalcik in Halletts ville. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Alton attended school at Bila Hora thru eighth grade and graduated from Hallettsville High School and completed six months of active-duty training in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, for the United States Army. Afterwards he started work at the Texas Highway De partment in Port Lavaca for a couple of years then began working for Shell Oil Company in Sheridan. He then trans ferred to Karnes City to work at the Per son Plant in Panna Maria and Pawnee Plant in Pawnee. He was a member of the Karnes City Fire Department. He was a Cub Scout Leader for Pack 115 while living in Karnes City. He then was transferred back to Hallettsville to con tinue work at the Sheridan Plant where he retired after 30 years of service. After retirement, he drove the bus at Halletts ville ISD for 10 years. He married his high school sweet heart, Bernice Dorothy Smirak, on No vember 19, 1961, in Sweet Home at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church. To this union, three children were born. Alton loved his family and friends. He especially loved the time spent with his wife. There was never a time that they were apart; they always did every thing together. With a big heart he al ways made sure everybody was taken care of before himself. He loved his years as a bus driver being able to drive the students to many competitions/field trips.He was a farmer who took pride in his land and cattle. There was never a day that he wasn’t out on the mule feed ing his cattle, turkeys, and fish. He loved fishing and hunting with his children and grandchildren. He was always there to give his grandchildren advice and even found time to teach his grandson to drive. He enjoyed their sporting events/activities. He slowed down dur ing his illness but always looked for ward to when his son, David, would come pick him up and take him hunting or just to the farm to see his cattle. He loved his outings with his son and even better when they stopped for ice cream. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville.Inaddition to his parents, Alton was preceded in death by his brother, Ervin Michalcik, and nephew Rodney Michal cik. Alton is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bernice Michalcik; sons Wesley (Robyn) and David (Debra); daughter Michele Chovanetz (Christopher); brother Glen (Barbara); sister in-law Jeanette Michalcik; five grandchildren; and three Memorialsgreat-grandchildren.maybemadeto
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District Two celebrates YAD participants Dear Members and Vestnik Readers, A big thank you to the youth who participated in the 2022 District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Sun day, July 17. We are very proud of each of you for your participation in crafts, talent, and royalty. It was great to be able to see each of you in person with your entries. My favorite phrase is “You are all winners!” We are so proud of you for the time and work you put into each project.Thank you to our wonderful youth leaders and assistants: Brita Bohac and Emilie Tischler, both of Lodge 20, Granger; Amber Bartek and Chelsea Bilbrey, both of Lodge 47, Seaton; Mi chelle Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyers ville; Becky and Jason Beckendorf, both of Lodge 182, Falls County; and Jen nifer McCarthy of Lodge 187, Round Rock. Your guidance and support for each youth member is wonderful. I ap preciate all your help to make YAD a success. We were so honored to have our 2017 District Two Queen Shelby Horak of Lodge 80, Holland and Honorary Lodge 80 Youth Leader Kristi Davis as the masters of ceremonies. What an honor to have these two beautiful former youth members back on stage! Thank you also to Kristi for sharing her beau tiful and gifted voice in the singing of “The Star Spangled Banner.” I am so proud of you both. Congratulations to you both on your successful careers! Congratulations to all of our youth! Each and every one of you are awe some! The best to each of you partici pating at State YAD! All the cookies entered were put into the silent auction, and all the first place winners went into a live auction. All proceeds from these cookie sales went to Camp Kubena. Thank you, Jason Beckendorf, for accepting the duty of auctioneer. Jason, thanks, and you did a greatWejob!thank Frank Horak and Melanie Zavodny and David for all you do for us! We, as DYCs, youth leaders, and our youth are so blessed to have you! We appreciate your leadership and always being there for us seven days a week at any time of day or night. Thank you to the many volunteers who made District Two YAD a great success! We appreciate you all very much! Tabulation—District Two Direc tor Jesse Pospisil; District One Director Donnie Victorick; District Three Direc tor/Chair of the Board of Directors John Engelke; and Sandra Hoggard of Lodge 202, Jourdanton; Timekeeper - David Nauert of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point; Linda Pospisil for taking care of all the aspects of monetary prizes. I appreciate you all, and I am very grateful for the true SPJST fraternalism from across the state.Iwould like to also thank my dear friend/assistant Amber Bartek for all she has done for the youth and me this year. I appreciate and love you, Amber Hig ginbotham Bartek. What a team we make!Thank you to Lodge 47, Seaton for hosting YAD; Vice President Brandon Bartek and Colton Regan for preparing the meal, Judy Pechal for the awesome decorations, Jason Beckendorf for pick ing up the flowers, and to all the lodge members and friends who helped along the way. Thank you, members of Dis trict Two for allowing me to be a part of these great youth! Thank you, Melanie, for publishing the results and pictures in the July 25 Vestnik. Yours truly, Patsy DistrictKoslovskyTwoYouth Counselor —SPJST— District Six hosts successful YAD District Six youth participated in Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Sun day, July 10, 2022, at Taiton Community Center. Lodge 30, Taiton hosted a full day’s event. The District Youth Achieve ment day was under the direction of Dis trict Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela. The youth clubs who participated were Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje and Lodge 30, Taiton. Also attending and helping with the day’s events were SPJST State Fraternal Director Frank Horak and Dis trict Six Director Annie Vahalik. Merit Point Winners Youth members accumulating the most points in the district throughout the The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and directlyphotosto: 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. SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: this link: spjst.org/youth-surveyDeadlineisAugust31. club members 2 merit
Lodge 20, Granger youth visits Hawaii I went to Hawaii this summer. We swam with Manta Rays, went snorkel ing, and went to a luau. It was a cool ex perience.Sterling Marshall, age 15 —SPJST—
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Winners of individual talent were: Grades K to 2nd 1st - NayEli Garcia (40) 2nd - Ella Garrett (30) Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Millie Garrett (30) 2nd - Abigail Garrett (30) Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 30, Taiton Bethany Baker, Brooke Bacak Brett Bacak, Grant Bubela Grady Lange, Simone Riha Hudson Riha, Vanessa Riha Abigail Garrett, Millie Garrett Ella Garrett, Case Janssen Craft Contest Winners
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VĚSTNÍK Monday, August 8, 2022 17 year earned merit point awards. The 2021 top teen point winners were Grant Bubela and Bethany Baker, both of Lodge 30, Taiton, and junior point winner was Grady Lange of Lodge 30, TaitonPoint-winning juniors were Noah Garcia - third place from Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, and second place -Abig ail Garrett, Millie Garrett, Ella Garrett, Hudson Riha, Simone Riha, and Va nessa Riha and first place - Grady Lange, all of Lodge 30, Taiton. Point-winning teens were, from Lodge 30, Taiton, Brooke Bacak and Faith Korenek - third place and Bethany Baker and Grant Bubela - first place, and Aiyana Gonzalez - third place from Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje. First place in the scrapbook compe tition was awarded to Lodge 30, Taiton. The theme for the year was “Superheros Unite!”
Now, some people might think that the best part of being the State Queen would be the pretty sash and the sparkly crown. But, for me, the best part was being a more involved member of my community and being an ambassador for an organization that I hold very dear to my heart.
Individual Talent Winners
Constructed Items 1st - Grady Lange (30) 2nd - Ella Garrett (30) Desserts1st-Case Janssen (30) 2nd - Grady Lange (30) Handicraft1st-Ella Garrett (30) Hobby Kits 1st - Grady Lange (30) 2nd - Ella Garrett (30) 3rd - Case Janssen (30) Needlework1st-Case Janssen (30) 2nd - NayEli Garcia (40) Photography1st-Grady Lange (30) 2nd - NayEli Garcia (40) 3rd - Case Janssen (30) Pictorial Arts 1st - Grady Lange (30) 2nd - NayEli Garcia (40) 3rd - Ella Garrett (30) Sewing1st- Case Janssen (30) Grades 3rd to 5th Constructed Items 1st - Abigail Garrett (30) 2nd - Millie Garrett (30) Desserts1st-Vanessa Riha (30) 2nd - Hudson Riha (30) 3rd - Brett Bacak (30)
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Dear Vestnik Readers, As State YAD has just ended, my reign as State Queen has come to a close. This year has been one of learning and growing and a remark able and transformative experience for me. Participating in Westfest, Na tional Polka Festival in Ennis, Christ mas and Fourth of July parades, and other events helped me become a better version of myself than I would have ever imagined. My favorite events would have to be National Polka Festival and visit ing Texas Czech Heritage and Cul tural Center in La Grange. At these events, I was able to become a more involved member of the Czech com munity and add to my knowledge of Czech heritage. But the most mem orable experience had to be making an appearance at the 33rd SPJST State Convention. There, I was able to learn what goes on behind the scenes and how the organization works together across the state. The five parades that I appeared in from freezing cold to burning hot, day or night, were especially fun because I got to see the faces of excited children and each of the cities united in celebration. But, of course, this would not have been possible with out the support of many people. I would first like to thank my family, especially my parents La vonne and Wade Ohnheiser, and my grandparents Omie, Opa, and Mamaw for their undying love and support in every event in which I participated. I would like to thank my Duchess Lily, Duke Zane, and their parents for making this year unforgettable. I would also like to extend a thank you to King Caleb. It was great getting to know you over this past year. I would also like to thank Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Leader Jessi McCoy; District Seven Youth Counselor April Howard; District Seven Director Regina House; State Fraternal Director Frank Horak; Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny; and President/CEO Brian Vanicek - all of whom contributed their time and effort to make this a mem orable year.This year was truly amazing, and I would love to relive it if I could.
Lastly, congratu lations to the new State RoyaltyQueen Brooke, Duchess Vanessa, King J. Beaux, and Duke Jase. And, if I may add a piece of advice, enjoy your time having the title, because that one year goes by
Lodge 107, Floresville youth: super fun camp DearCampReaders,was super fun. My favorite thing was the rock climbing. I like play ing games at the pavilion and swim ming. I was super bummed that the zip line was closed. I hope that I get to do it next year!Fraternally,ColtPruski, age —SPJST—9
—SPJST— Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club honors graduate Faith Korenek Dear Vestnik Readers, On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, we held our monthly meeting. We cele brated graduating senior Faith Korenek. We had supper at Lone Star Cafe and a beautiful, decorated cake to help her Lodge 47, Seaton youth: camp fun with friends I had so much fun at camp! I got to hang out with my friends and made a new one who moved here from the Czech Republic. She would repeat in Czech what we said in English. It was funny, and she taught us some words, too. I really enjoyed the blob, blowup waterslides, and crate stacking. The al pacas were so cute, and I loved learning about them and getting to pet them! Sydney Bilbrey, age 9 —SPJST—
Lodge 25, Ennis youth wins 3 medals at State YAD Dear Readers, I went to State YAD. I have a lot of ideas for next time. I won second place and got on stage three times. Kalynn Ryan, age 8 —SPJST— LEFT PHOTO: Kalynn is pictured wearing three winning medals that she received at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day in Temple on July 30. RIGHT PHOTO: Kalynn’s four-year-old little sister Kenley dons a medal because she wants to enter YAD when she’s bigger and wants to “win, too” like her big sister.
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Hobby Kits 1st - Brett Bacak (30) 2nd - Abigail Garrett (30) 3rd - Hudson Riha (30) Handicraft1st-Abigail Garrett (30) 2nd - Millie Garrett (30) 3rd - Noah Garcia (40) Needlework1st-Vanessa Riha (30) 2nd - Brett Bacak (30) Photography1st-Millie Garrett (30) 2nd - Hudson Riha (30) 3rd - Brett Bacak (30) Pictorial Arts 1st - Brett Bacak (30) 2nd - Millie Garrett (30) 3rd - Abigail Garrett (30) Science/Education1st-MillieGarrett (30)
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Sewing1st- Hudson Riha (30) Grades 6th to 8th Desserts: 1st - Simone Riha (30) Hobby Kits: 1st - Simone Riha (30) Needlework: 1st - Simone Riha (30) Photography: 1st - Simone Riha (30) Pictorial Arts: 1st - Simone Riha (30) Grades 9th to 11th Desserts1st-Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) 3rd - Bethany Baker (30) Handicraft1st-Bethany Baker (30) Hobby Kits 1st - Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) Photography1st-Brooke Bacak (30) 2nd - Grant Bubela (30) 3rd - Bethany Baker (30) Needlework1st-Brooke Bacak (30) Pictorial Arts 1st - Bethany Baker (30) 2nd - Brooke Bacak (30) 3nd - Grant Bubela (30) Science and Education 1st - Grant Bubela (30) 2nd- Bethany Baker (30) District Six Royalty Queen Brooke Bacak (30) Duchess Vanessa Riha (30) The State YAD Competition will be held in Temple on Saturday, July 30 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Con vention Center.Fraternally,KirbyBubelaAssistantYouth
Lodge 30, Taiton youth receives All American Mascot award Dear Vestnik Readers, On July 16 to 19, 2022, I attended cheer camp at Texas State in San Mar cos. I was awarded All American Mas cot, and I won multiple spirit sticks. I had a greatBethanySincerely,time!Baker, age 15
PHOTO 3: District Three Royalty - Madison, Preston, June, and Luke.
—SPJST— Lodge 30, Taiton youth club honors graduating senior Dear Vestnik Readers, On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, we had our monthly meeting at Lone Star Cafe in Taiton. We celebrated Faith Korenek’s graduation with a delicious cake. After the meeting, we had my fa vorite food to eat - chicken strips, fries, and cake. I had BrettSincerely,fun.Bacak, age 11 —SPJST—
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RIGHT PHOTO: Layne wins in two craft categories. State YAD 2022 is now in the history books, but what a great day! The hot tem peratures didn’t stop members and guests from attending from all over the state of Texas! Congratulations goes out to all who participated and those who placed with their arts, crafts, talent, and royalty. I am especially proud of our kids from Lodge 25, Ennis who did an outstanding job of showcasing their talents. Thanks to them, the support of their parents, and to the SPJST Youth Program for making this day possible.
LEFT PHOTO: Luke places third in photography. PHOTO 2: Morgan places second in her craft. PHOTO 3: Preston’s royalty speech. PHOTO 4: Preston and Luke receive first runners-up in royalty. PHOTO 5: Tori wins third in her craft. PHOTO 6: Preston captures first with his craft.
Lodge 30, Taiton youth attends LIT camp Dear Vestnik Readers, I attended LIT (Leader-in-Training) Camp in June. I had a great time getting together with all the teens around Texas. I made and met many new friends. We did archery, swimming, high ropes, low ropes, and much more. We were also served delicious meals. I was taught and learned many leadership skills that I will carry on! I had a great time with many fun things I really did BrookeSincerely,enjoy.Bacak,age —SPJST—
PHOTO 2: Junior Group Talent presents “Czech Lessons.”
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25 wins third place in junior group talent. PHOTO 2: Madison and June are presented with the second runners-up awards in royalty. PHOTO 3: Madison’s royalty speech. PHOTO 4: Julia meets 2021 State Queen Megan. PHOTO 5: Kalynn wins with two of her craft entries. She is pictured wearing her medal awards.
RIGHT PHOTO: 2017 State Royalty reunion - Duchess Madison, Queen April, King Austen, and Duke Maison.
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—Submitted by Rita Holland, Youth Leader ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Participate in State YAD ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ ✩ celebrate her graduation. We had a won derful time visiting with our SPJST members and friends. Faith, I would like to wish you the best in your future. We will all miss you at our SPJSTBrookeSincerely,meetings.Bacak, age 15
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RIGHT PHOTO: Tori, Layne, and Morgan pose before they perform their individual talents.
Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys District Six YAD Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST District Six held its YAD on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Taiton Hall. I enjoyed the meal of chopped beef on a bun with tea, chips, and a cookie. I enjoyed seeing everyone’s arts and craftsMyprojects.TaitonSPJST friends and I per formed as a group “The Boot Scootin’ Boogie” for group talent.
LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club members present pull tabs to Diana Engelke, second from left, for the Ronald McDonald House.
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The 2022-2023 SPJST State Royalty are, from left, Duke Jase Hruska and King J. Beaux Hruska, both of Lodge 9, Snook in District One, and Queen Brooke Bacak and Duchess Vanessa Riha, both of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six. Taiton Youth Win 2022
The winner of the $1,500 SPJST State Merit Grant was Carson Parker of Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One. Dis trict Merit Grant recipients were Caleb See of Lodge 9, Snook in District One; Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville in Dis trict Two; Holly Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth in District Three; Hayden Craddock of Lodge 160, San Angelo in Dis trict Four; and Grant Bubela of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six. They each received $1,000 grants.
The SPJST Top Junior Award went to Kyren Plachy of Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One, and SPJST Top Teen Award went to Bethany Baker and Grant Bubela (tie), both of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six.
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More than 100 SPJST youth from across Texas met at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple, Texas, on Saturday, July 30, 2022, to showcase their knowl edge and skills at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). The 2022 competition in volved participants in kinder garten to 12th grade. They competed in nine art/craft cate gories, individual and group tal ent, and public speaking. District and State YADs pro vide an opportunity for SPJST youth club members to demon strate their knowledge and skills and gain recognition for their achievements. As the youth compete, they develop self-con fidence and sharpen their deci sion-making abilities. They also have a chance to socialize with other youth club members. SPJST State YAD is the cul mination of a year of hard work by some of the best and brightest SPJST youth club members. First place winning entries in seven District YAD competi tions qualified youth to compete at the state contest. The seven District YADs were held in Cal dwell, Seaton, Ennis, Needville, Taiton, Jourdanton, and vir tually.The grand finale of the 2022 State Youth Achievement Day was the presentation of the 2022-2023 State Royalty Court. Crowned to represent SPJST in the coming year were King J. Beaux Hruska and Duke Jase Hruska, both of Lodge 9, Snook in District One, and Queen Brooke Bacak and Duchess Va nessa Riha, both of Lodge 30, Taiton in District Six. State King J. Beaux, 16, is the son of Justin and Rebekah Hruska of Snook. J. Beaux is a junior at Snook High School. State Duke Jase is eight years old and the son of Justin and Rebekah Hruska of Snook. State Queen Brooke, 15, is the daugh ter of Brad and Crystal Bacak of El Campo. Brooke is a sopho more at El Campo High School. State Duchess Vanessa is nine years old and the daughter of Toby and Megan Riha of El Campo. First runnersup were King Preston Sullivan and Duke Luke Holland, both of Lodge 25, Ennis in District Three, and Queen Bailee Beck endorf and Duchess Tynlee Beckendorf, both of Lodge 182, Falls County in District Two. Second runners-up were King Ryder Butera of Lodge 142, Houston and Duke Evan Pflughaupt of Lodge 88, Hous ton in District Five, and Queen Madison Holland and Duchess June Holland, both of Lodge 25, Ennis in District Three.
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the Beseda and join with the ladies of our adult lodge to make 40 dozen kolaches and 30 bags of home madeHownoodles.canwe continue to keep this SPJST Family Tree alive and growing? Well, I believe it is for you and me, for all of us to take the lessons learned from our past and make the most of the opportunities we are given. As SPJST members, young and old, we should re spect and admire what our Czech an cestors started more than 125 years ago. Strong SPJST families should spend time together, have commitment, show appreciation, foster communica tion, and manage stress and crisis effec tively.Everyone in this room is branches and leaves on this SPJST Family tree. We grow in different directions, yet our roots remain as one. No matter where life leads us, one thing is certain – we will always be a part of the SPJST Family; if we live, learn, and continue growing on the deeply rooted SPJST foundation we were raised. Děkuji and God —SPJST—Bless!
Our family is like the branches on an old but sturdy tree. The leaves re semble people that make up our an cestry. The past has not been easy, and it could have made it fall. But the roots are cemented firmly for this tree to stand so tall. As time goes by, it’s certain that the leaves will wither and wilt. But new branches of the tree will thrive on tree.makeleafsee;isn’tareTogether,theyfoundationshavebuilt.westronger;ithardtothateveryisneededtothisfamily
Royalty Speech By 2022-2023 State King J. Beaux Hruska Royalty Speech By 2022-2023 State Queen Brooke Bacak
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youSPJSTfriends,judges,Welcomefamily,andfellowmembers.Thankforjoiningustoday.NestledinRockport, Texas, you will find The Big Tree, one of the largest and oldest oak trees in the world. The Big Tree is huge standing 45 feet tall, with a 35-foot circumfer ence, and a 90-foot crown spread. It has withstood over 50 major hurri canes, droughts, floods, and wildfires. When I think about The Big Tree – the SPJST family easily comes to mind. SPJST was founded 125 years ago by Czech immigrants who came to America seeking a better life for their families. It was built on the idea of taking care of those around you and taking care of your family. Just like The Big Tree, our SPJST ancestors overcame hardships, even today we are battling to get back to the norm after COVID. The roots of our SPJST family were cemented firmly by our ancestors. The success of the organi zation was not because of individual accomplishments; but rather what members of SPJST do for others. “Doing for others” is a core character istic and is accomplished each time our youth club visits the nursing home, sends care packages to soldiers, cleans community cemeteries, and provides meals to families in need. My SPJST family has taught me that by helping others, I am also helping myself.Looking at our SPJST Family Tree we take great pride in the youth pro grams, as our youth are our fu ture branches and leaves.
Dobry den, distinguished judges, respected leaders, family, and friends. Words cannot express how it feels to be up on this stage today, in front of you all, running for SPJST State Queen. Thanks to the lead ership experiences that I have participated in through being a member of SPJST, I have created many memories and gained many skills that I will cherish for a thingsionoverthinkyounger,WhenawkwardamaboutyouJustlifetime.totellalittlemyself,Iarecoveringperson.IwasIwouldeverydecithatImadeoranythatIsaidbecause I was worried about the impres sion I would make on others or the embarrassment I would face. For in stance, when I was in sixth grade, I remember going to my first middle school dance. I planned out the exact thing I was going to say to my crush when I asked him to dance with me. In the long run, it didn’t make much of a difference. It was still awkward! However, my experience with SPJST has helped me to gain selfconfidence and open up to be more personable as I’ve gotten older. My six-year-old self, who literally feared the swim test at Camp Kubena, would have never envisioned herself up on this stage, running for SPJST Queen. SPJST has helped me broaden my social skills because it served as a secondary family for me. We have all bonded over different ex periences and memories we have made as a family. I think everyone here would agree that Camp Kubena is one of the most memorable experi ences that SPJST has to offer. Per sonally, Camp Kubena made it easier for me to open up to others since it was a clean slate for me to meet new people. People who already knew me beforehand were shocked to see how outgoing I could actually be. Like a family, SPJST has offered reassurance and comfort as well as a place where I didn’t have to worry about how others would judgeAlthoughme. I was an awk ward child, public speak ing in group talent helped me break free of my stage fright and led me to par ticipating in speech and debate in high school as well as vol unteering for public speak ing opportunities where I could communicate with ease. It has al lowed me to branch out and feel con fident while participating in Policy Debate at the various debate tourna ments this past year. Similarly, being in SPJST has also helped me develop my character with other valuable vir tues such as responsibility, generos ity, and service. In conclusion, being in the SPJST youth club has been a huge growth opportunity for me as an individual as I have learned all aspects of friend ship, fraternalism, and most impor tantly - family. I am so appreciative to have been a part of my SPJST family, and I look forward to seeing what the future holds for all of my fellow SPJST family members. I know that they have all taken away great things and will continue to learn and grow within this organization, and that it will benefit them in their future endeavors. Dekuji and thank you.
My SPJST Family ~ What it Means to Me
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“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” ~ Winston Churchill. Churchill understood that to be in the saddle meant to be ready for any chal lenges that one may need to face in life. As a cowboy, to “saddle up” means to prepare your horse and yourself for the day’s adventure and for whatever may come your way. Saddling up with SPJST to me means to take the life lessons that I learn from this organization and use those skills to help prepare me for life. One way that SPJST has taught me to saddle up for life is by lending a hand to those in need. At the age of six, I started attending SPJST meetings. It was here that I had many role models showing me the way. As many of the older members would help set up for the meetings, I ob served and soon began helping to set up for the meetings as well. Serving as the vice president this past year, I arrived earlier to meetings to find ways to help with the set-up process or ways to assist with the items of the meeting including aiding our younger members with proj ects or Saddlingcrafts.up with SPJST also means learning how to be respectful and respon sible. These attributes have been instilled in me over the years through our many service projects that have benefited our community. As Valentine’s Day nears, we spend our meeting creating Valen tine’s Day cards to deliver to our local nursing homes.This particular service day is one that I look forward to each year. As we walk the hallways of the nursing homes and hand out the handcrafted cards covered in glitter, the res idents of the nursing home are all smiles and grins as we come by to greet them. The reason that this proj ect means so much to me is because I understand that many residents at the
Lodge 17, New Tabor teen receives $1,500 State Scholarship
State Merit Scholarship Essay: Saddle up with SPJST
is held in May, during the week of teacher appreciation. Each member of our lodge bakes dozens of delicious baked goods to be delivered to our local schools for the teachers and staff to enjoy. We then bring the goods together and create baked goods baskets for the local teachers. Again, it is a simple gesture, but one I know that is greatly appreciated. Saddling up for the open range may also mean pulling out the kroj (our col orful, traditional Czech costume) for the
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By Carson Parker of Lodge 17, New Tabor - District One
The winner was selected by a panel of judges using the following criteria: content (50 percent); mechanics (35 percent); and neatness (15 percent). District Merit Scholarship Winners District Merit Scholarship winners each received a $1,000 scholarship.
The 2022 District Merit Scholarship winners are: District One - Caleb See Lodge 9, Snook District Two - Brooke Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville District Three - Holly Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth District Four - Hayden Craddock Lodge 160, San Angelo District Six - Grant Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—
beseda dance. Not only has the beseda helped me improve my dancing skills over the years, it has also taught me the importance of practice and patience. The beseda is not something that is learned over night, but takes weeks of prac tice in hopes to perfect the dance before the big olderyearsthetival.formanceperattheannualKolacheFesOverlastfewasanmember,
“Training horses, heck, riding horses isn’t easy. Failing is part of the process. It’s how you brush yourself off and get back in the saddle that counts most. There’s beauty in the breakdown. Every thing is about balance.” ~ Carly Kade Life isn’t always easy, but with the many skills that I have gained through SPJST, I know that my saddle is ready and I am prepared for the course ahead. —SPJST—
Carson Parker, age 17, a member of Lodge 17, New Tabor in District One, is the recipient of the 2022 SPJST State Merit Scholarship. He is the son of Jen nifer Parker and the late Jimmy Parker. He received the $1,500 scholarship during the SPJST State Youth Achieve ment Day awards ceremony held at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Conven tion Center in Temple on July 30, 2022. Teens from each district with the most youth merit points over the last three years competed for the scholar ship. As part of the competition, each teen submitted a 1,000-word essay on the topic “Saddle Up With SPJST!”
I have had to teach the dance to the next generation of dancers. It has been during these prac tices that I have had to learn the skill of patience. You have to teach the dance in sections and give many breaks. It also may require you to sacrifice a few toes in order for the younger members to learn the beseda! In the end, all the patience and practice is worth it when we all hit the stage at the annual Kolache Festival. It all seems to come together as our feet step out onto that concrete floor with the eyes of our parents, grandparents, group leaders, former lodge members, and even many great-grandparents. The beseda dance is one of the continued traditions that has been drawing new members to saddle up withSPJSTSPJST.has also taught me many ways to “cinch” a saddle in order to prepare for the real world which includes learning to be a good citizen and to give back to my community. I have already mentioned a few of our local service projects, but another one would be cleaning the local cemeteries. Each year in the month of May, we spend the day picking up trash and weeds at our local cemeteries. This is a way to give back to the community by providing a clean and beautiful area for those that are in mourning in our community. Another way that we try to give back to our community is by partic ipating in the local school supplies drive. As a lodge, we donate and collect school supplies that are then handed out at the community-wide school supply bash. Parents and students come by our local booths to collect school supplies and hear about many local organizations in cluding SPJST.
DISTRICT TWO TEENS (Tie) Top Teen Award - Seth Martinez Lodge 47, Seaton - 114 points Top Teen Award - Makayla Newsom Lodge 48,
Top Junior Award - Tristan Martinez Lodge 47, Seaton - 119 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 3rd 47 Bilbrey, Sydney 116 $20 3rd 47 Martinez, Tristan 119 $20 3rd 187 Meyer, Kadnce 103 $20 3rd 187 Meyer, Karter 108 $20
Beyersville - 114 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 3rd 47 Martinez, Kal-El 112 $20 3rd 47 Martinez, Seth 114 $20 3rd 48 Newsom, Brooke 99 $20 3rd 48 Newsom, Makayla 114 $20 3rd 187 McCarthy, Luke 97 $20 DISTRICT THREE JUNIORS Top Junior Award - Mckenzie Burcie Lodge 154, Fort Worth - 140 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 2nd 154 Burcie, McKenzie 140 $25 3rd 6 Dobecka, Aubrianna 113 $20 3rd 25 Oliver, Layne 112 $20 3rd 25 Oliver, Morgan 112 $20 3rd 25 Oliver, Tori 112 $20 3rd 84 Tucker, Josh 122 $20 3rd 84 Tucker, Kalyne 112 $20 DISTRICT THREE TEENS Top Teen Award - Holly Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth - 134 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 2nd 154 Jones, Holly 134 $25 2nd 154 Jones, Macy 127 $25 2nd 154 Jones, Miles 132 $25 2021 SPJST Youth Merit Point Winners 3rd 6 Dobecka, Quinlan 113 $20 3rd 84 Ruzicka, Megan 100 $20 3rd 84 Ruzicka, Ryan 98 $20 3rd 84 Tucker, Kendall 112 $20 DISTRICT FOUR JUNIOR Top Junior Award - Cotton Wood Lodge 49, Rowena - 129 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 2nd 49 Cotton Wood 129 $20 DISTRICT FOUR TEENS Top Teen Award - Hunter Wood Lodge 49, Rowena - 125 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 2nd 49 Wood, Hunter 125 $25 2nd 49 Wood, Tanner 123 $25 DISTRICT FIVE JUNIORS Top Junior Award - Amber Jones Lodge 81, Needville - 146 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 81 Hargraves, Tripp 144 $30 1st 81 Jones, Amber 146 $30 1st 81 Jones, Ruby 144 $30 3rd 88 Brown, Addison 120 $20 3rd 88 Pflughaupt, Evan 116 $20 3rd 88 Pflughaupt, Megan 115 $20 DISTRICT SIX JUNIORS Top Junior Award - Grady Lange Lodge 30, Taiton - 143 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 30 Lange, Grady 143 $30 2nd 30 Garrett, Abigail 135 $25 2nd 30 Garrett, Ella 136 $25 2nd 30 Garrett, Millie Jo 138 $25 2nd 30 Riha, Hudson 124 $25 2nd 30 Riha, Simone 124 $25 2nd 30 Riha, Vanessa 126 $25 3rd 40 Garcia, Noah 105 $20 DISTRICT SIX TEENS (Tie) Top Teen Award - Bethany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton - 143 points Top Teen Award - Grant Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton - 143 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 30 Baker, Bethany 143 $30 1st 30 Bubela, Grant 143 $30 3rd 30 Bacak, Brooke 99 $20 3rd 30 Korenek, Faith 104 $20 3rd 40 Gonzalez, Aiyana 102 $20 DISTRICT SEVEN JUNIORS Top Junior Award - Colt Pruski Lodge 107, Floresville - 122 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 3rd 107 Pruski, Colt 122 $20 3rd 185 Cabrera, Camila 111 $20 3rd 185 Howard, Lilyanna 119 $20 DISTRICT SEVEN TEENS Top Teen Award - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels - 139 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 185 Ohnheiser, Megan 139 $30 3rd 107 Petett, Caitlyn 110 $20 • • • SPJST • • • LODGE 9, SNOOK BESEDA DANCERS. Front, left to right, are Courtlyn Nicks, Tatiana Tates, Charlotte Paul, and Jade Lauderdale. BACK: Zane Lauderdale, Colby See, William See, and J. Beaux Hruska. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2022 DISTRICT MERIT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS. Left to right are Caleb See of Lodge 9, Snook (District One), Brooke Newsom of Lodge 48, Beyersville (District Two), Holly Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth (District Three), Hayden Craddock of Lodge 160, San Angelo (District Four), and Grant Bubela of Lodge 30, Taiton (District Six).
VĚSTNÍK Monday, August 8, 2022 23 DISTRICT ONE JUNIORS (Tie) Top Junior Award - Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor - 163 points Top Junior Award - Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor - 163 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 17 Kocurek, Bailen 163 $30 1st 17 Kocurek, Marley 163 $30 1st 17 Plachy, Kyren 148 $30 2nd 9 Lauderdale, Jade 130 $25 2nd 9 Lauderdale, Zane 132 $25 2nd 9 Paul, Charlotte 125 $25 2nd 17 Chmelar, Brylee 125 $25 2nd 17 Chmelar, Taylor 123 $25 2nd 17 Dowell, Millison 124 $25 2nd 17 Parker, Jaycee 133 $25 2nd 17 Supak, Emmy 126 $25 2nd 17 Supak, Lila 128 $25 3rd 17 Dowell, Thatcher 119 $20 3rd 186 Pineda, Patsy 115 $20 DISTRICT ONE TEENS Top Teen Award - Macy Narro Lodge 17, New Tabor - 156 points Place Lodge Name Points Award 1st 17 Narro, Macy 156 $30 1st 17 Parker, Carson 138 $30 2nd 9 See, Caleb 133 $25 2nd 17 Dowell, Maylee 124 $25 2nd 186 Enrique, III, Jessie 120 $25 3rd 9 Hruska, II, J. Beaux 97 $20 3rd 186 Brinkman, Marina 111 $20 3rd 186 Coker, Ciara 108 $20 3rd 186 Ramon, Keith 102 $20
DISTRICT TWO JUNIORS
Scenes From State Youth Achievement Day
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Saturday, July 30, 2022 • Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center • Temple, Texas
RIGHT PHOTO: District Youth Counselors and Assistant DYCs are, from left, DYC Hannah Kovar and Assistant Holly Narro (District One), DYC Patsy Koslovsky and Assistant Amber Bar tek (District Two), DYC Mary Steinman (District Three), DYC Kristen Jones (District Five), DYC Lisa Bubela (District Six), and DYC April Howard (District Seven).
ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Executive Committee members pictured at State YAD are, left to right, District Seven Director Regina House, District Six Director Annie Vahalik, District Three Director John Engelke, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, District One Director Donnie Victorick, President/CEO Brian Vanicek, Vice Pres ident of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny, Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska, and Controller Roy Vajdak. Not pictured is District Four Director Bobby Davis.
Scenes From State Youth Achievement Day
CENTER PHOTO: Flag Bearers Bethany Baker
and Grant Bubela, both of Lodge 30, Taiton.
ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Masters of Ceremonies - 2017 State Queen April Dvorak, Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny, and 2019 State Queen Kelly House.
RIGHT PHOTO: Home Office staff, front, left to right, Tammy Martinez and Brooke Hoelscher. In back are Sandra Dubcak, Melanie Zavodny, and Frank Horak.
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Saturday, July 30, 2022 • Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center • Temple, Texas
Front, left to right, Kyleigh Hruska, Duke Jase, King J. Beaux, Queen Brooke, Duchess Vanessa, Simone Riha, and Hudson Riha. Back: John and Doro thy See, Rebekah Hruska, Brett Bacak, Crystal Bacak, Megan Riha, and Ardis Bacak.
2022 SPJST STATE ROYALTY COURT.
Congratulating the new royalty court are, on the left, Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Loree Lewis, Assistant District One Youth Counselor Holly Narro, Lodge 9 Assistant Youth Leader Laura Sebesta, District One Youth Counselor Hannah Kovar, and District One Direc tor Donnie Victorick, and District Six Youth Counselor/ Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Leader Lisa Bubela and District Six Director Annie Vahalik.
ROYAL FAMILIES.
Front, left to right, District Five Duke Evan Pflughaupt (88); District Three Duke Luke Holland (25); 2021 State Duke Zane Lauderdale (9); 2022 State Duke Jase Hruska (9); 2022 State Duchess Vanessa Riha (30); 2021 State Duchess Lilyanna Howard (185); District Two Duchess Tynlee Beckendorf (182), District Three Duchess June Holland (25), District One Duchess Andrea Story (17), and District Five Duchess Amber Jones (81). BACK: District Five King Ryder Butera (142), District Three King Preston Sullivan (25), 2021 State King Caleb See (9), 2022 State King J. Beaux Hruska (9), 2022 State Queen Brooke Bacak (30), 2021 State Queen Megan Ohnheiser (185), District Two Queen Bailee Beckendorf (182), District Three Queen Madison Holland (25), District One Queen Jada Parks (17), and District Five Queen Rylie Mikulec (81).
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Junior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) “Party in the USA” - Gymnastics Lilyanna Howard, Sydney Haag 2nd - Lodge 25, Ennis (3) “Czech Lesson” - Dramatic June Holland, Luke Holland Layne Oliver, Victoria Oliver Kalynn Ryan, Garrett Wyatt 3rd - Lodge 81, Needville (5) “The Giving Tree” - Dramatic Jim O. “Tripp” Hargraves, III Amber Jones, Ruby Jones Senior Group Talent 1st - Lodge 9, Snook (1) “This is How We Do It!” - Dramatic J. Beaux Hruska, Jase Hruska Jade Lauderdale, Zane Lauderdale Courtlyn Nicks, Charlotte Paul Hagan Sebesta, Caleb See Wesley See, William See Tatiana Tates 2nd - District Five “Click Clack Moo” - Dramatic Addison Brown, Brielle Comberrel Myles Mikulec, Megan
2022 State Individual Talent Winners
Number in ( ) denotes district. State Royalty State King J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook District One State Duke Jase Hruska Lodge 9, Snook District One State Queen Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton District Six State Duchess Vanessa Riha Lodge 30, Taiton District Six King First
Results
Lodge 9, Snook. Front, left to right, Zane Lauderdale, Tatiana Tates, Jade Lauderdale, Courtlyn Nicks, Charlotte Paul, Jase Hruska. Back: J. Beaux Hruska, Wesley See, Caleb See, William See, Hagan Sebesta.
2022 State YAD
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Left to right, NayEli Garcia (40), Addison Brown (81), Paetyn Beckendorf (182), Holly Jones (154).
Lodge 185, New Braunfels. Left to right, Sydney Haag, Lilyanna Howard.
DuchessQueenDuchessLodgeQueenDukeLodgePrestonRunner-UpSullivan25,EnnisDistrictThreeFirstRunner-UpLukeHollandLodge25,EnnisDistrictThreeFirstRunner-UpBaileeBeckendorf182,FallsCountyDistrictTwoFirstRunner-UpTynleeBeckendorfLodge182,FallsCountyDistrictTwoKingSecondRunner-UpRyderButeraLodge142,HoustonDistrictFiveDukeSecondRunner-UpEvanPflughauptLodge88,HoustonDistrictFiveSecondRunner-UpMadisonHollandLodge25,EnnisDistrictThreeSecondRunner-UpJuneHollandLodge25,EnnisDistrictThree Pflughaupt Evan Pflughaupt 3rd - Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) “Tandem Monologues” - Dramatic Holly Jones, Miles Jones Individual Talent Grades K to 2nd 1st - NayEli Garcia Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje (6) “Jiyu Seishindo Karate” - Karate Kata 2nd -Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” - Dance 3rd - Amber Jones Lodge 81, Needville (5) “You are My Sunshine” - Vocal Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Addison Brown Lodge 81, Needville (5) “A Comedy Minute...or Three” - Comedy 2nd - Millie Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Dr. Seuss - “Life is too Short”3rdPoem-Sydney Haag Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) “Charlie Brown Dance” - Dance Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Paetyn Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out” - Poem 2nd - Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) “Mother’s Day Poem” - Dramatic 3rd - Morgan Oliver Lodge 25, Ennis (3) “Ode to Joy” - Instrumental Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Holly Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) “Sign Language” - Dramatic 2nd - Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) “Sunflower” - Poem 3rd - Elizabeth Dostal Lodge 81, Needville (5) “One Call Away” - Vocal ScrapbookTheme - Superheroes Unite! 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) 2nd - Lodge 30, Taiton (6) 3rd - Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) 2022 State Winners
Junior Group Talent Winners 2022 State Senior Group Talent
Left to right, Case Janssen (30), Vanessa Riha (30), Jenna Fair (202), Bailee Beckendorf (182).
3rd - Elizabeth Dostal Lodge 81, Needville (5) Chocolate Meringue Cookies GradesHandicraftKto2nd 1st - Thatcher Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Parrot Rice Picture 2nd - Ella Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Cross String Art 3rd - Victoria Oliver Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Owl Pinata Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Abigail Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Blackbeard’s Treasure Map Game 2nd - Aubrey Marshall Lodge 20, Granger (2) Garden Party 3rd - Lilyanna Howard Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Woven Potholder Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Wine Glass Candle Holders 2nd - Mckenzie Burcie Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Step Stool 3rd - Jenna Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Leaf Plate Grades 9th to 11th 1st - J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Oh, Holy Night 2nd - Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Decorated Leaf Tray 3rd - Megan Ruzicka Lodge 84, Dallas (3) Nature
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Dessert - Cookies Grades K to 2nd 1st - Case Janssen Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Chocolate Chip Cookies
2nd - Caitlynn Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Chocolate Chip Cookies 3rd - Cooper Elwood Lodge 20, Granger (2) Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Vanessa Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Cream Cheese Snickerdoodles
Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Jenna Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Dark Chocolate Dreams
Left to right, Luke Poppe (202), Abigail Garrett (30), Kenna Braden (20), Megan Ohnheiser (185).
2022 State Constructed Items Winners
Left to right, Thatcher Dowell (17), Abigail Garrett (30), Jade Lauderdale (9), J. Beaux Hruska (9).
2022 State Handicraft Winners
2nd - Layne Oliver Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Lemon Drop Cookies
3rd - Maxx David Lodge 20, Granger (2) Vanilkove RohlickyCzech Vanilla Crescents
Constructed Items Theme - Repurposed Items Grades K to 2nd 1st - Luke Poppe Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Dreaming of Fishing 2nd - Andrew Ordogne Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Tin Can Owl 3rd - Jase Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Christmas Trees Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Abigail Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Blue Jean Purse 2nd - Addison Brown Lodge 81, Needville (5) Welcome to Texas 3rd - Everhett Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Tin Man Windchime Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Kenna Braden Lodge 20, Granger (2) Vintage Village-Hook Rack 2nd - Aubrianna Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Jacket Backpack 3rd - Makenna Poppe Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) A Chime Back in Time Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Old Quilt Squares into a New Decorative Pillow 2nd - J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Colander Windchime 3rd - Quinlan Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Shining Sensational Sunflowers
2022 State Dessert Winners
2nd - Gabe Daulton Lodge 20, Granger (2) Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies 3rd - Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Oatmeal Toffee Cookies Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) 2ndSnickerdoodles-KaylaFairLodge202,Jourdanton (7) Toffee Chunk Brownie Cookies
Left to right, Jase Hruska (9), Nolan Jansa (160), Brett Bacak (30), Megan Ohnheiser (185). Left to right, Madelynn Bammel (17), Brielle Comberrel (142), Nolan Jansa (160), Preston Sullivan2022(25).State Hobby Kits Winners State Needlework Winners State Photography Winners
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3rdCaterpillar-TynleeBeckendorfLodge182,FallsCounty (2) Cactus Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Neon Mandala 2nd - Camdon Bartek Lodge 47, Seaton (2) 3rdChurch-Simone Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Floral Pillowcase Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) 2ndBlessed-Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taition (6) Gray Scarf 3rd - Holly Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Happy Pawlidays Photography Theme - Street Impressions Grades K to 2nd 1st - Madelynn Bammel Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Freedom Isn’t Free 2nd - Caitlynn Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) 3rdHorses-Luke Holland Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Circle Downtown Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Brielle Comberrel Lodge 142, Houston (5) Shadows in the Night 2nd - Zane Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Foggy Day in the Country 3rd - Layne Oliver Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Crossroads Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) 2ndArt-Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Snowy Day in Colorado 3rd - Katherine Haag Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Beach Street from a Birdseye View Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Preston Sullivan Lodge 25, Ennis (3)
Number in ( ) denotes district. Hobby Kits Grades K to 2nd 1st - Jase Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) 4 in 1 STEM Kit 2nd - Kalynn Ryan Lodge 25, Ennis (3) 3rdLego-Grady Lange Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Lego Dino Grades 3rd to 5th
1st - Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) K’nex Swing Ride 2nd - Sydney Bilbrey Lodge 47, Seaton (2)
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2ndNightlife-Brooke Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Great Smoky Mountains 3rd - Makayla Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Long Road Home
2022 State YAD Results
3rdPotholders-BailenKocurekLodge17,NewTabor (1) Lego Infinity Gauntlet Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Patton Tank 2nd - Camilla Cabrera Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) 3rdRufus-Kal-El Martinez Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Speed Racer Mach 5 Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Card Shuffling Machine 2nd - Emma Regan Lodge 47, Seaton (2) 3rdFord-Miles Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Bat Mobile GradesNeedleworkKto2nd 1st - Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) 2ndCaterpillar-Andrew Ordogne Lodge 47, Seaton (2) 1-Up Mushroom Cross Stitch 3rd - Case Janssen Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Horse Needlepoint Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Vanessa Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) You are My Sunshine 2nd - Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)
Left to right, Marley Kocurek (17), Vanessa Riha (30), Jade Lauderdale (9), Bailee Beckendorf (182).
Left to right, Marley Kocurek (17), Bailen Kocurek (17), Megan Pflughaupt (88), Kayla Fair (202).
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Left to right, Ruby Jones (81), Brett Bacak (30), Megan Pflughaupt (88), Kayla Fair (202).
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Left to right, Marley Kocurek (17), Colt Pruski (107), Camila Cabrera (185), Carson Parker (17). State Pictorial Arts State Science and Education Winners State Sewing
30 Monday, August 8, 2022 VĚSTNÍK Pictorial Arts Grades K to 2nd 1st - Ruby Jones Lodge 81, Needville (5) Snowy Sunset 2nd - Kyren Plachy Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Abstract Painting 3rd - Della Miksch Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Rainbow Galaxy Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Red Ferrari 2nd - Steel McCoy Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Peaceful Place 3rd - Courtlyn Nicks Lodge 9, Snook (1) Pour Paint Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) Beautiful Girl 2nd - Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Together at the Beach 3rd - Katherine Haag Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Retail Corner Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Desert Sunset 2nd - Makayla Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Butterflies and Rose 3rd - Bethany Baker Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Quilt Block Science and Education Grades K to 2nd 1st - Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Popcorn: Which Brand Pops Best? 2nd - Kalynn Ryan Lodge 25, Ennis (3) 3rdDensity-Amber Jones Lodge 81, Needville (5) Rocking Rock Candy Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Bulk Feeding is Not for the Birds 2nd - Fiona Galler Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Exploring Ancient Egypt through the Red Pyramid 3rd - Tripp Hargraves Lodge 81, Needville (5) Which Diet Soda Makes the Highest Candy Geyser? Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) 2ndDesalination-Sebastian Goodman Lodge 20, Granger (2) What Cleans Coins the Best? 3rd - Jenna Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Solar Energy Community Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) What is the Forensic Evidence? 2nd - Grant Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Chicken Growth 3rd - Miles Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Endocrine System Sonnet GradesSewingKto 2nd 1st - Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Panda Quilt 2nd - Amber Jones Lodge 81, Needville (5) Christmas Table Runner 3rd - Della Miksch Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) American Girl Doll Bed Set Grades 3rd to 5th 1st - Colt Pruski Lodge 107, Floresville (7) Lime Apron 2nd - Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Red Beseda Vest 3rd - Layne Oliver Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Quilt Pillow Grades 6th to 8th 1st - Camila Cabrera Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Hello Kitty Drawstring Backpack 2nd - Sebastian Goodman Lodge 20, Granger (2) Bowl Crazy 3rd - Mckenzie Burcie Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Cactus Blanket Grades 9th to 11th 1st - Carson Parker Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Dog Pillow 2nd - Makayla Newsom Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Sea Pillow 3rd - Miles Jones Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Froggy 2022 State YAD Results Number in ( ) denotes district.
VĚSTNÍK Monday, August 8, 2022 31 Lodge 17, New Tabor - District One. 2022 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Scenes 2022 State Scrapbook Winner
Jase Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) 4 in 1 STEM Kit
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Luke Poppe Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Dreaming of Fishing
Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) Snickerdoodles
Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Patton Tank Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Neon Mandala
Jenna Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Dark Chocolate Dreams Jade Lauderdale Lodge 9, Snook (1) Wine Glass Candle Holders
Bailee Beckendorf Lodge 182, Falls County (2) Blessed Abigail Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Blue Jean Purse
Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Caterpillar
Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Old Quilt Squares into a New Pillow
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Dessert Handicraft Hobby Kits Needlework
J. Beaux Hruska Lodge 9, Snook (1) Oh, Holy Night
Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) K’nex Swing Ride
Abigail Garrett Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Blackbeard’s Treasure Map Game
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Case Janssen Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vanessa Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) You are My Sunshine Kenna Braden Lodge 20, Granger (2) Vintage Village-Hook Rack
Megan Ohnheiser Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Card Shuffling Machine
Vanessa Riha Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Cream Cheese Snickerdoodles
Thatcher Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Parrot Rice Picture
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Nolan Jansa Lodge 160, San Angelo (4) Art Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) Beautiful Girl Megan Pflughaupt Lodge 88, Houston (5) Desalination Camila Cabrera Lodge 185, New Braunfels (7) Hello Kitty Drawstring Backpack
Preston Sullivan Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Nightlife Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) Desert Sunset Kayla Fair Lodge 202, Jourdanton (7) What is the Forensic Evidence? Carson Parker Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Dog Pillow State2022SPJSTYouthAchievementDayFirstPlaceCrafts
Madelynn Bammel Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Freedom Isn’t Free Ruby Jones Lodge 81, Needville (5) Snowy Sunset Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Popcorn: Which Brand Pops Best? Marley Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Panda Quilt
Brielle Comberrel Lodge 142, Houston (5) Shadows in the Night Brett Bacak Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Red Ferrari Bailen Kocurek Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Bulk Feeding is Not for the Birds Colt Pruski Lodge 107, Floresville (7) Lime Apron
34 Monday, August 8, 2022 VĚSTNÍK SPJST Junior Camp Session 2 July 14 to 17, 2022 • Camp Kubena • Ledbetter, Texas
VĚSTNÍK Monday, August 8, 2022 35 SPJST Junior Camp Session 2 July 14 to 17, 2022 • Camp Kubena • Ledbetter, Texas
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Uředni orgán SPJST ★ Založené roku 1897
August 9 at The Beltonian Czech Film Night at The Beltonian Theatre is Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 6 p.m. The Czech Heritage Museum and the historic Beltonian Theatre will screen The Search. The Beltonian Theatre is located at 219 East Central Avenue in Belton.The Search is a 1948 American film directed by Fred Zinnemann that tells the story of a young Auschwitz survivor and his mother who search for each other ac ross post-World War II Europe. It stars Montgomery Clift, Ivan Jandl, Jarmila Novotná, and Aline MacMahon. Many scenes were shot amidst the ac tual ruins of the postwar German cities Ingolstadt, Munich, Nuremberg, and Würzburg. Filming took place between June and November 1947, first on loca tion in Germany then at a studio in Zu rich, Switzerland, for interior scenes. Although released in the United States in March 1948, the film was not released in Britain until May 1950. Its European premiere was held at the Em pire, Leicester Square in London on No vember 2, 1949, in aid of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children with Queen Mary in atten dance.Jandl’s performance was recognized with a special juvenile Academy Award. However, the communist government of Czechoslovakia would not permit Jandl to travel to the United States to collect the Oscar and a Golden Globe award that he had also won. Zinnemann accepted the Oscar on Jandl’s behalf, and the awards were delivered to Jandl in Prague.The film stars Montgomery Clift as Ralph “Steve” Stevenson; Aline Mac Mahon as Mrs. Murray; Jarmila Novotná as Mrs. Hanna Malik; Wendell Corey as Jerry Fisher; Ivan Jandl as Karel Malik / “Jim”; Mary Patton as Mrs. Fisher; Ewart G. Morrison as Mr. Crookes; Wil liam Rogers as Tom Fisher; Leopold Borkowski as Joel Markowsky; Claude Gambier as Raoul Dubois; and Avigdor (Victor) Murik, as the children’s teacher in the Jewish orphans scene. —Source: Wikipedia The trailer can be viewed at https://youtu.be/vK5n4D3jc44SusanChandler,DirectorCHMGC—SPJST—
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The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center (CHMGC), 119 West French Avenue in Temple, recently in stalled a new temporary exhibit on loan from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. An opening reception was held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Museum. Moravian Glory is the story of one Czech woman’s life told in the metaphor of four seasons. The images and stories are set in the Podluzi area of South Mo ravia near the Austrian border of the Czech Republic. The exhibit will be on display until October 1. The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 60 or older, and $2 for youth ages 12 and under. For information, please call 254-899-2935.Susan
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Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits. Experience the cul ture, art, music, and stories of many Czechs, Slovaks, and people of all cul tures who left their country to seek lib erty and democracy in America. Beginner Czech Lessons: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Conversational Czech hour - Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Bring a friend or neighbor and come practice your Czech! Not a member? Join today for early access to concerts, movie nights, lectures, and events at CCMH as well as free Czech language lessons and monthly member ship socials. For information, call 713528-2060; or visit czechcenter.org.
Thru October 1 Exhibit: Moravian Glory—at Czech Her itage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue in Temple. Moravian Glory is the story of one Czech woman’s life told in the metaphor of four seasons. The images and stories are set in the Podluzi area of South Mo ravia near the Austrian border of the Czech Republic. Exhibit is on loan from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. CHMGC hours: Open Tues day through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 60 or older, and $2 for youth ages 12 and under. For information, call 254-8992935. Submitted by Susan Chandler, Museum Director.—SPJST—
CHMGC’s Czech Film Night
CHMGC Temple announces new exhibit - Moravian Glory - until October 1
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The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Sun day, August 21, 2022, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Springhill Catfish Restaurant, 2505 West Pecan Street in Pflugerville, Texas 78660. The restaurant has a buf fet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., or you may order from the menu. Eating is optional. We will present our $500 scholarship award to a very special senior from Jar rell High School. Come and discuss plans for the fu ture, especially how to increase mem bership and funds for our society. Membership dues are $16 and can be paid at the meeting or be mailed to Julia Johnson, 804 Monterrey Pl, Austin, Texas 78753. Please consider joining TWCCHS to preserve the Czech her itage and come to our meetings. Please email President Dotty Davis at dottydavis@gmail.com or call Julia Johnson 512-836-1726 with any ques tions.
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Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Gene alogy Center, 119 West French Ave nue, Temple. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a private small group tour, contact the Museum by email czechheritagemu seum@gmail.com or leave a message at 254-899-2935. Czech Films: Held the second Tuesdays of the month - at the Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton: Matinee at 3 p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. Free admission. Dona tions accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window. Imported Czech beer, wine available. Every First and Third Tuesday Evenings Tarok Parties—at Czech Heritage Mu seum in Temple, 119 West French. All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal are award-winning tour nament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help experienced players increase their skill. For infor mation, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at https://czechheritagemuseum.org.
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The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center recently formed a new Community Engagement Board. The board will support promotional, programming, and fundraising efforts for the “Wemuseum.werereally in need of local community leaders,” said Susan Chan dler, museum director. “I approached people who had already expressed to me a heart for preserving history and her itage, who value having a museum in the community and/or who hold a real love for Czech and central European culture,” said Susan Chandler, museum director. “Every person I asked re sponded yes with enthusiasm,” Chan dlerBoardsaid. member Jeremy Jirasek of Ji rasek Realty has been observing the rapid population growth in the area. “We’ve doubled in size in 30 years,” Ji rasek said. “I don’t know if people that have moved to Temple would be aware of this Czech heritage that we have in our community without the Czech Her itageJerryMuseum.”Haisler is also serving on the board. “The reason I’m willing to be in volved is that I think the Museum and collection of things that represent Czech culture is our legacy and important to keep and maintain. We’ve made a lot of progress to get to where we are, but now we need to move to the next level. We need a broader audience and now we have some synergy going with many people who bring their circles of in fluence. When you get with a network of people, you can do things that are not attainable with one person or a select group,” said Haisler.
TCHCC to present story of Rev. Bohumir Menzel “The Life and Sojourn in Texas of Reverend Bohumir Menzel” will be pre sented by Dr. Lukáš Perutka on Thurs day, August 25, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) Hanslik Hall, 250 Fairgrounds Road in La Grange,ReverendTexas.
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The Museum is also calling for vol unteer docents and tour guides. “We are looking for people who enjoy talking with people and are willing to learn Czech history and share their own cul tural experiences,” said Chandler. “We’ve made signing up for volunteer hours easy. You can sign up in threehour increments and plan ahead. If all you can give is a few hours per month, we’ll take it,” said Chandler. Visit czechheritagemuseum.org for more information.—SPJST—
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The public is invited to welcome Dr. Perutka and join in this special presentation of Menzel’s life. For more infor mation, contact TCHCC at 888-785-4500 or info@czechtexas.org.email—SPJST— CESAT announces Czech classes at Blinn College
The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) announces a fall schedule of Czech classes at Blinn Col lege at Schulenburg Campus which will be live online. All courses transfer as for eign language with a direct transfer to University of Texas. Dual credit, university credit, and noncredit beginning Czech and intermediate Czech will begin August 24, 2022, and continue through December 8, 2022. These classes will be online from 7:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Monday through Thurs day. To register for credit Czech class, call Shannon Williford at 979-209-8228 or email shannon.williford@blinn.edu. A limited number of scholarships are avail able for credit Czech. To register for noncredit continuing education classes, call Loraine Orellana at 979-743-5237 or email lorellana@blinn.edu. Textbook is required.Continuing education Advanced Con versational Czech will begin September 13 to November 8. To register for noncredit continuing education classes, call Loraine Orellana at 979-743-5237 or email lorellana@blinn.edu. For questions about course delivery, email Thadious.Polasek@blinn.edu. To register for the Czech class, call 979-7425237 and ask to speak to Mrs. Loraine Orellana, Coordinator of Distance and Community Education at the Blinn Col lege Campus, Schulenburg. Courses are pending The Texas Education Coordi nating Board approval. www.blinn.edu/czechThadiousPolasekLodge67,Schulenburg—SPJST— PICNICHomecoming Sunday, Sept. 11 Marak, Texas Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269 Mass at 10:15 a.m. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Plates served with all the trimmings Dessert included Meal Tickets - $15 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go serving while food lasts. Games 11:30 a.m. Drawing by Praha Brothers - 12 noon to 3 p.m. at Vrazel Polka Band Memorial Pavilion Auction 2:30 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall Entertainment for the entire family!
Bohumir (Gottfried) Menzel vis ited Texas in 1840 with a group of German and Czech settlers. He settled in the New Braunfels, Fredericksburg, Castroville, and D’Hannis areas where he taught school, was a natural scientist, and a Catholic priest. Menzel’s pioneer ing impact nurtured the settlement of Texas by the Czechs and Germans. He returned home to northern Bohemia in 1856.Dr. Lukáš Perutka from Rožnov pod Radhoštěm, Czech Republic, will pres ent the story of Menzel’s travels to Texas and return home where he fin ished his life’s work and was recognized for his many endeavors by Franz Jo seph, I. Perutka will then close with a Q&A session.
LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental In formation: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, place, and more information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-337-2284.
LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at the Diamond I Venue (former SPJST Lodge 13 Hall), 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, at 7 p.m. For in formation, contact Ricky Ford 979-884-1451.
LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg (located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia). Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, Sep tember, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire De partment, West Main Street in Ellinger. For information, call Calvin Hlinsky 979-378-2364.
LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at 1 p.m. at the hall - watch for date in Věstník. Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.
LODGE 35, ELK (3) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Hall Rental Infor mation: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326. Hall Phone: 254-863-9320. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254-715-0275; mrdude mann@yahoo.com.
LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Polka and Country band book ings: FL Meyer 512-940-7970. Hall phone: 512-2853100. Dances: 3 to 7 p.m.; cover $10 per personunless otherwise noted. Lodge Meetings: Third Tues day of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/elginSPJSTlodge18 and on Twitter - @SPJSTelgin18 .
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LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 12 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg. LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Hall Rental Infor mation: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wed nesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Loree Lewis 979-220-4733.
LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meet ings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Brita Goodman for information 254-541-5344.
LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of May, August, and November at 7 p.m. For meeting location and infor mation, call Ann Moseley 361-781-2644.
LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at Oakridge Smoke house Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. For meet ing date/time, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190.
LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone en trance.) Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902.
LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Grapevine Cafe, 110 Medical Drive, Suite 102, Victoria at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President Mark Lester 361-2121143 or Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-676-7561.
LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.
LODGE 24, CYCLONE - FLAG HALL (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. Hall Rental Infor mation: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Kim Campbell 254-721-0586.
LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental In formation: 325-442-4841 - Beverly Teplicek. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - first Wednesday of Feb ruary, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the hall. Call Laura Pospichal for information 325-3656485. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Becky Wood for information 325-656-0029.
Friday, August 12 - Second Hand Rose Friday, August 19 - The Other Band Friday, August 26 - Robert Lawhorn and Triple Threat
Sunday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Sunday, November 13—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m. Sunday, December 11—Lodge meeting/Christmas party/50- and 75-year member recognition at Vsetin Educational Building
LODGE 47, SEATON - STAR HALL (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Danny Stepan 254-760-7819; Hall Phone: 254-9852548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. Lodge Meet ings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.Call Youth Leader Amber Bartek for information 254-931-0295.
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LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Friday night dances 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Free admission • Hamburgers served at 6 p.m. Regular business hours: Hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 512352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For information, call President Yvonne Mar caurele 979-543-8146. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Com munity Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979543-7120.
LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. Call Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624 for information.
Sunday, August 14 - Hegar reunion Saturday, August 20 - Mynar reunion Fri, Sat, Sun/Sept. 2, 3, 4 - Westfest Monday, Sept. 5 - Westfest/Cleanup Sunday, Sept. 11 - Meeting, 2 p.m.
LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383; or da taped@sbcglobal.net.
LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614.
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LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512-332-6758.
LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: 979-966-3795. Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall.
LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Tex ana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call President Joe Siptak 979-479-0056.
LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Vol unteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call 361-746-4464; or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.
LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník For information, call 254-799-4247.
LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Hall Rental In formation: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sun day of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-218-4931.
LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Sunday, September 13; and Sun day, December 6. Meetings are at 12:30 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383.
LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Hall Bookings/Rentals: Call Kim Ogden 512-739-9324 or email SPJST48@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Sec ond Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held at Taylor Animal Shelter on Sat urday morning. For date/time and information, contact Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226; mrn81978@gmail.com.
LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Vis itors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Call Youth Leader Marcia Rew for information 361-563-6779. LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November at “The Hall” (formerly SPJST Lodge 80 Hall), 12141 East FM 2268. Meet ings begin at 6:30 p.m. Watch the Věstník for changes in dates or times for special occasions. For information, call 254-760-6427. LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings/Rentals: Marion Morales 281650-4466. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; meal at 12 noon. For infor mation, email bradley@needvilleinsurance.com. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. For information, email Youth Leader Kristen Jones joneskb06@hotmail.com.
LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and No vember, and the second Friday in September at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West, 7 p.m. For information, call Freddie Kaluza 254-7092303.
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LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762
LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Ko tulek 940-855-0882. LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For infor mation, contact Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-5358356. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-632-5239.
LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. For information, contact Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf 254-749-5732.
LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Meeting Update: Lodge Quarterly Meetings to be an nounced in the Vestnik. For information or questions, call Jerry Dressler 512-551-9009.
LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Youth Leader Lian Lynn 830-480-2737.
LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-800-3485. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the third Sunday of February, May, August, and November at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Ann Pustejovsky 214876-9029; amp0404@yahoo.com.
LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. For meeting date, time, and location, contact Theresa Haag 830832-3664; theresa.haag686@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month. For meet ing time/location, contact Youth Leader Jessica McCoy 979-777-8215; jmccoy@pta.com.
LODGE 92, FORT WORTH - NATIONAL HALL (3) Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall - un less otherwise noted.
LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, sec ond Tuesday of January, March, May, July, Sep tember, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831 or Secretary David Nauert 254-534-0809.
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LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - unless otherwise announced in the Věstník. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456.
LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. Di rections: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message with questions. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Trustees/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November - Board Meet ing, 6:15 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.
LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Victor Mendez 512-743-8297; or vmendez@kmc.net. Youth Club Meeting information: TBD. LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place in Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: Call Rubie Volek 512771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by en tertainment and potluck meal. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. For in formation, call Jennifer McCarthy 512-565-9156.
LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke —SPJST—210-215-9494.
LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December, meeting is on the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; lunch served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th (the Heights) in Hous ton in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held at the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-560-5377.
LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street in Temple. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Dan Kacir 254-7732363; kacirlaw@sbcglobal.net.
LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month fol lowing the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Cam phouse in El Maton. Call Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka for information 979-618-1890.
LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of March, April, and May at 6 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta Grill, 1611 Mon tana Avenue, El Paso. For questions, call President Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062.
LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD meet ing room. For information, contact Secretary Terry Ste venson 361-772-0046; terrywstevenson@gmail.com.
LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - second Sunday of March, June, and September at 2 p.m., and a social meeting in December - at C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan - unless otherwise noted. For information call President Henry Mayo 979777-1426.
LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at Main Street Steakhouse, 1802 Main Street in Danbury. Meeting at 12 noon, luncheon follows. For infor mation, call Lonnie 979-922-1553.
LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December at 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton. For information, contact David Bucek 979-532-5884; jbucek2001@yahoo.com.
LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. For meeting loca tion information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089.
LODGE BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE201 (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Jenell 979-357-2181. LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the first Sun day of March and June at 1 p.m.; and the second Sunday of September and December at 1 p.m. A meal will be served at each meeting. Meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Ave nue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830-281-8246. Youth Club Meetings: Youth attend quarterly adult lodge meetings and in terim monthly meetings held the second Sunday of the month. Time and location TBD monthly. For infor mation, contact Youth Leader Regina House 830570-2046.
LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, Sep tember, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Com munity Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi. LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.
LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-731-2580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-371-1727, carrieann jones@att.net or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abbur cie2015@gmail.com for information.
LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Standing Events: Bingo every Thursday ● Beer Garden every Friday Ladies Night - first Thursday of each month Guys Night - third Thursday of each month Visit www.lodge88.org/special-event for updates Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Hall Phone/Rental Information: Call 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Dances are held 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. For in formation, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Fri day, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen. *In troductory pricing. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; games start at 7 p.m. License No. 17407503501. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Zoom Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. To join, please email spjstyouth lodge88@yahoo.com for link. For information, con tact Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697.
LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Held on Mondays on the following dates: June 13; and September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grapevine Restaurant. For information, call Secre tary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.
LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Bren ham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.) For information, call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.
LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: The lodge meets quarterly. Date and location will be announced in the Věstník prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138.
LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. For information, contact President Betty Crawford 713-594-5049. Youth Club Meetings: Sec ond Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center. For information, call Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471.
LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For dates time, and location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721. LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Last Sunday of March, June, and September; then scheduled in December. For meet ing location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806763-7245; cyndynjerome@gmail.com. LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of February, May, and August; the November meeting is held the third Sunday. Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325-234-5879.
LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Lodge/Hall In formation: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Due to Covid-19, meetings are now held quarterly. LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. Hall Phone: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month. Lunch at 1 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m. For information, contact Cadance Wager 281-373-9428; spjstlodge196@gmail.com.
LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Please call for meeting location 817-905-2097.
LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact Secretary Mi chael D. Hosch 254-913-0273.
LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October at 6 p.m. at Gordon Me morial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. De cember meeting is held at Tony’s Restaurant; free meal for members. For information, contact Bernice Stolarski 713-459-7274; bbstol@sbcglobal.net.
LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December. For infor mation, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-9645135.
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