Vestnik 2022.10.10

VESTNIK

S P J S T H E R A L D

SPJST HOME OFFICE

Box 100

Texas

VĚSTNÍK EDITOR: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122)

Mobile/Text: 254-534-0807 vestnik@spjst.org melaniez@spjst.com melaniez@usa.com

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) Mobile: 254-534-2902 vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING DELISLE DOHERTY 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) Mobile: 832-232-2049 delisled@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS MELANIE ZAVODNY

254-773-1575 (ext. 122)

Mobile: 254-534-0807 melaniez@spjst.com

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149)

Mobile: 254-721-4739 leonardm@spjst.com

CONTROLLER

ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) royv@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, TX 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 dv.aggie71@gmail.com

DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL

4710 FM 1331, Taylor, TX 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 jlpospisil@yahoo.com

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR/CHAIR

JOHN ENGELKE

6475 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705-5330 Mobile: 254-717-7534 john.engelke@hotmail.com

DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR

BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM

1886 Pecos St, Ste 3, San Angelo, TX 76901-3268 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 bgdsr2428@aol.com

DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR

BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehmann Rd, Needville, TX 77461-9164 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 spjst@earthlink.net

DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR

ANNIE VAHALIK

413 Beechwood Dr, Victoria, TX 77901-4516 361-649-4888 amvahalik@gmail.com

DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR

REGINA HOUSE

176 County Road 343, Charlotte, TX 78011-3663 830-570-2046 spjst202youth@gmail.com

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

District One Bill Orsak, Vice Chair PO Box 252, Snook, TX 77878-0252 979-272-1243 • 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 - Contact SPJST Home Office 832-232-2049 • delisled@spjst.com

DISTRICT TWO - Contact SPJST Home Office 832-232-2049 • delisled@spjst.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 254-534-0681 • frankh@spjst.com

District Five - Kristen Bender Jones 9010 Banker St, Needville, TX 77461-9339 936-556-3248 • joneskb06@hotmail.com

District Six Lisa Bubela 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com

District Seven April Howard 814 Madison Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3918 830-624-9242 • aprhoward@gmail.com

CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com

Missing our Home Office Staff member Ann Paruzinski

Our beautiful Ann Paruzinski

passed away on Wednesday evening, September 28. Ann devoted 45 years of service to the SPJST Home Office. She worked in Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska’s department as the mortgage loan processor but fulfilled many roles and duties. Ann was al ways smiling and was a treasure to know and be around. We sure do miss her, and we all have heavy hearts as we pass by her desk and work area each day. She was a big part of our SPJST Home Office family.

A visitation and rosary were held on Monday, October 3 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton. Funeral serv ice was Tuesday, October 4 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton. Burial was at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Cemetery in Cyclone.

Please keep Ann’s family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Correction

Lodge 20, Granger was inadver tently not included in the new territory listing of lodges that appeared in the September 26 Vestnik. Lodge 20, Granger should have been listed in the East Territory.

125th Anniversarythis Saturday in La Grange

The big 125th SPJST Anniversary Celebration is this Saturday, October 15 in La Grange! We hope that you are planning to attend. This week’s Vestnik includes all the details. Plus, we have a special feature which reviews SPJST proud history since 1897.

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Cars & Guitars

Saturday, October 29 at Camp Kubena

If you have never been to Camp Kubena, now is your chance to come out and visit! We are hosting Cars & Guitars on Saturday, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camp Kubena, 2001 Ledbetter Road in Ledbetter, Texas (Brenham, Giddings, La Grange, Fayetteville area). Activities planned for the day are a car show, food and beverages, disc golf, vendors, costume contest, trunk-or-treat, silent auction, and drawings. Come on out for a won derful time!

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SPJST Family Fun

Important Dates

(Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)

October 15 SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration

Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange

October 15 District Six Fall Fun Day at 125th Anniversary Celebration

Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange (6)

October 15 Lodge 88, Houston Adult Swim/Costume Party (5)

October 16 District One Fun Day • Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

Oct. 18-19 Executive Committee Meeting

SPJST Home Office, Temple

October 23 District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

October 23 District Seven Fall Fun Day • VFW Hall, New Braunfels (7)

October 29 SPJST and Camp Kubena present “Cars & Guitars” Camp Kubena, Ledbetter

October 29 Lodge 88, Houston Creepy Camp Out (5)

October 30 Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Fundraiser Meal (2)

Nov. 11 SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Holiday

Nov. 18 Drawing for 125th SPJST Anniversary Prizes

See info and prize list in this Vestnik.

Nov. 24-25 SPJST Home Office Closed • Thanksgiving Holidays

Dec. 11 Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Program (1)

Dec. 26 SPJST Home Office Closed • Christmas Holiday

Jan. 2 SPJST Home Office Closed • New Year Holiday

Readers Write

Bell Extension Education Association to host Nov. 4 fundraiser in Seaton

Bell Extension Education Associa tion’s annual fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, November 4, 2022, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, November 5 from 7 a.m. till 2 p.m. at Seaton Com munity Center, 17301 Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501. Multifamily mis cellaneous household items, baked goods, and craft items will be available for purchase. Come shop our handmade crafts for gifting at Christmas. Funds support Bell County 4-H Scholarships and BEEA.

Gayle Pomykal Lodge 24, Cyclone —SPJST—

Temple Symphony Orchestra features music of Antonin Dvorak on Nov. 12

As part of its concert season, Temple Symphony Orchestra will feature the music of Beethoven, Dvorak, and Shos takovich led by Benjamin Loeb of Plano on Saturday, November 12, 2022. The evening’s program begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center at Temple College, 1500 South 5th Street in Temple. For tickets, send an email to templesymphony@gmail.com; call 254778-6683; or visit templesymphony.org

Judy Hutka Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

this weekend!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls!

Hoping to see you in La Grange, Texas, on Saturday, October 15 as we mark the 125th anniversary of the SPJST. The event is being held in con junction with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s 2022 Heritage Festival. A full day of entertainment, food, and refreshments await you, in cluding the Founders Tribute at 1 p.m., Kolache Eating Contest at 2 p.m., and Cornhole Tournament at 3 p.m. There is no cost for admission to the Saturday morning and afternoon events. There will be a $10 charge to attend the even ing event in the amphitheater. Please see the festival article which appears in this week’s Vestnik for detailed infor mation. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek

Celebrate SPJST’s 125th Anniversary at Heritage Fest, October 15 in La Grange

Come one, come all as SPJST celebrates its 125th anniversary on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 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! The event is being held in conjunction with TCHCC’s 25th anniversary. TCHCC is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas.

Early birds are invited to come out Friday evening for an informal gathering in front of the Main Center. TCHCC’s famous home made chicken and dumplings will be served while it lasts in the Hanslik Banquet Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. The KJT Octoberfest on the Deck will begin at 4 p.m. with music by the Dujka Brothers from 6 until 9:30 p.m. Mark and John Dujka have been making music together for

more than 34 years and have several acknowledgments to their name.

Saturday’s the Big Day

Gates open at 10 a.m., and an opening ceremony kicks off the day at 10:30 a.m. The Cavender’s Auto Country Hospoda will be filled with cold beverages and musical enter tainment by the famous Round Top Brass Band of Round Top and Czech and Then Some of Ennis from 11

Revolution Leads to Change

In 2022, we observe the 125th anniversary of the founding of the SPJST. We celebrate not just for being old, but for being vibrant — alive with the same energy, spirit and promise that filled the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, Texas on December 28, 1896, when 25 Texans of Czech descent met to organize a new fraternal benefit society to benefit Texas families.

SPJST Celebrates Its 125th Anniversary in 2022

Fraternalism and fraternal life insurance are founded upon the principle that every individual is his “brother’s keeper.” This spirit of “doing good for each other” was expressed in the loosely organized and semi-religious societies of ancient Greece which provided financial aid to their members in time of sickness and death. These early societies and guilds recognized the social need of human beings for companionship and provided a way for people to meet at friendly gatherings. The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas -Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas -- was founded in this spirit by Texas pioneers of Czech descent in 1897.

How it all came to be reads like an epic novel. The chartering of SPJST in 1897 can be traced back to a series of momentous lifestyle changes set in motion by the Revolution of 1848 in Central Europe. The Revolution consisted of a series of spontaneous political upheavals that took place across the European continent – and, as it relates to our story – within the Austrian Empire. People were tired of the oppression and dissatisfied with the political leadership. They wanted democracy. They wanted independence and they wanted to retain their identities as independent states.

In what some referred to as “The Springtime of the People,” prodemocracy and pro-reform demonstrations broke out in every capitol of Europe. In the end, thousands of people lost their lives and the Austrian Empire remained intact.

a.m. to 6 p.m. In the SPJST Tent next to the restored SPJST Lodge 19, Ve lehrad Hall, enjoy hospitality and music throughout the day, including performances by the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Concert Orchestra and the Dallas Czech Orchestra.

SPJST’s anniversary program starts at 1 p.m. and will include a tribute to SPJST founders and frater nalists.

The main program will be fol lowed by fun and games, including the Texas World Kolache Eating Championship at 2 p.m. Check-in and warm up for the SPJST Corn hole Tournament begins at 2 p.m. Bags fly at 3 p.m. Team registration is $20.

The TCHCC Beer Tasting Com petition follows at 4 p.m. Check out the charitable dunking booth, too.

The Revolution failed to achieve its objective of removing the old monarchial structure and create independent nation-states; however, it succeeded in forcing the Austrian Emperor to abolish serfdom in all of its domains and to provide for freedom of movement throughout the Empire.

The Revolution of 1848 marked a turning-point in the history of European political and social thought. In the years that followed, a new Czech nationalism emerged with the emphasis on a shared language and common cultural and social values. This national awakening yielded to a desire for a higher standard of living and became a key catalyst for the mass migration from the European continent to the United States of America.

The Sokol (Czech: falcon) movement, founded in Prague in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrs and Jindrich Fugner, played an important role in the development of Czech nationalism and patriotism. The Sokol idea was based upon the principle of having “a strong mind in a strong body.” The organization emphasized mass calisthenics as a means of promoting physical fitness and as a way for members to show their patriotism. It was an idea which transcended the European continent with the first Sokol unit in the USA founded on February 14, 1865, in St. Louis, Missouri.

Evening Program in the Amphitheater

The final event of the Fest will kick off at 5:30 p.m. with Divine Testament providing great country gospel music for the social hour.

Then at 7 p.m., THE KING LIVES! Don’t miss the ultimate trib ute to Elvis Presley in concert, star ring international award-winning artist Kraig Parker, with the Royal Tribute Band & Brass. For more

than 20 years, this act has toured the world, keeping the spirit and time less music of Elvis alive in the hearts of eager fans. Experience the authen tic look, voice, and presence of music’s greatest icon. You will be “all shook up” by the show that has been hailed as “the closest thing to the King!” Elvis has not left the building! Admission to the show is $10, and tickets can be purchased online at this link: https://the-king-

Coming to America

Mass migration was encouraged by letters from early emigrants and German shipping advertisements that communicated information about inexpensive land and opportunities awaiting them in America.

The majority of the Bohemian and Moravian immigrants entered the United States through New York, Baltimore or Boston on the East Coast or through New Orleans or Galveston in the South. Some also came directly through the Saint Lawrence Seaway into the harbors around the Great Lakes.

After their arrival in the United States, many of the immigrants settled in the larger cities where they sought to earn a living. In the early 1850s, St. Louis emerged as the largest Czech settlement in America and remained so for another two decades. Many of the Czechs who were living in St. Louis came up the Mississippi River after having disembarked in New Orleans from their overseas journey.

lives-tchcc.eventbrite.com. Only 370 are available. A special VIP ticket is $25 each and includes meet and greet, picture, autograph, and front row seat. Only 30 tickets will be sold for VIP. All VIPs must be onsite by 6 p.m. One drink ticket is provided with each VIP pass. Available tickets can be purchased at spjst.org.

Experience the Czech Village Attendees are encouraged to stroll

TCHCC’s Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, and stores. Demonstrations of early life for the immigrants will take place across the grounds throughout the day. See the Zapalac Saw Mill pro cess logs to lumber; see press opera tions come alive in the Czech Newspaper Museum; experience firsthand blacksmithing, corn shel ling and grinding, hay pressing, and

C.S.P.S. Pioneers American Fraternalism

The main gathering place for the Czech community living in St. Louis was a tavern on Ninth Street owned by Jakub Motl. A serious cholera epidemic in the city in 1849 led to a desire to establish an organization that would look out for the welfare of their community. This community of friends appealed to one of their own, Hynek Vodicka, to draw up a constitution and By-Laws for such an organization.

The organization that they established -- the Czecho-Slovak Protective Society (C.S.P.S.) -- laid the groundwork for a modern fraternal society and would come to serve as a model for many other fraternal benefit societies in America organized in later years.

The State of Missouri approved the C.S.P.S. charter on March 12, 1859. This is especially noteworthy in that this was the first act of incorporation of all American fraternal societies. On March 3, 1862, it was decided to form a Main Lodge. Seven members were elected to this Main Lodge to “ . . . see that other units were formed under the banner of the C.S.P.S. throughout the country.”

It was then that the original St. Louis lodge was desigated as number one, in the hopes that additional lodges would soon follow which they did in great numbers. The first C.S.P.S. lodge to be chartered in Texaswas Cechomoravan No. 105, in Ellinger, organized on April 6, 1884. Others followed including lodges in Schulenburg, Dubina, New Tabor, Catspring, Nelsonville, Bila Hora, Wesley, Bryan, Sebesta (now Snook), Elgin, Ennis, Lee County, Granger, Moravia, Weimar, West, La Grange, Shiner, Williamsburg, Cameron, Caldwell, Seaton, Novohrad and Velehrad.

the making of textiles, soap, noodles, sausage, honey, and more. Chil dren’s activities will be available by the Leo’s Club (train ride), and our friends with KJZT will be stationed nearby with the pumpkin painting patch.

The Antique Farm Equipment Show, sponsored by the South Texas Wheel Spinners and Crank Twisters Club, and an antique and classic car show by H&H Automotive will

spread through the village. Visit the country store for some good buys, including fresh, stone-ground corn meal for cooking. The Janak Barn and Texas Czech Agricultural Mu seum displays farm practices and implements from the late 1800s to 1940. There will also be mule-drawn wagon rides around the grounds all day.

The Czech Village houses two music museums. The Czech Music

Texas Delegates Advocate Progressive Fraternal Reforms

At the time of the 10th C.S.P.S. Convention in Cedar Rapids, Iowa held in 1891, the C.S.P.S. was at the peak of its growth and development. It was the largest organized group, representative of the entire Czech immigration community in the United States. The organization had approximately 9,500 members in 177 lodges.

The 11th Convention of the C.S.P.S. in St Paul, Minnesota in 1896 was a critical one for that organization. The delegates from the Midwest and Texas C.S.P.S. lodges went to the St. Paul convention with instructions to make another effort to set up insurance payments according to the age and occupation of the applicant as well as to secure insurance coverage for their wives.

The majority of the delegates to the C.S.P.S. Convention were opposed to the progressive reforms. In response, Texas C.S.P.S. leaders met on December 28, 1896 at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange and set about the task of forming a new fraternal organization for Texas families.

Members

C.S.P.S.

Museum of Texas is located in the Kalich House and features four gen res of Czech music – classical, folk, polka, and liturgical. The Polka Lover’s Club of Texas Museum is located in the Hoelscher House and Huebner Center and features a dis play of Texas polka bands as well as memorabilia and photos of the Polka Lover’s Club of America, Texas Chapter.

Visit TCHCC’s Czech Gift Shop to browse the brand-new stock of au thentic Czech items, T-shirts, caps, crystal, periodicals, music CDs, and Christmas decorations for 2022.

Tarok Players, Take Note!

Hanslik Hall at TCHCC will be the site of the annual KJT State Tarok Tournament. Entry fee is $25 and includes lunch. Four one and

A three-member committee was elected to draw up a set of bylaws for the new organization. The committee elected consisted of J.R. Kubena, Augustin Haidusek and Frank Cihal. Haidusek later gave up the job and L.V. Vanek was named to this committee. In March of 1897, the constitution was submitted to the Texas C.S.P.S. lodges for their consideration.

The first SPJST Convention was held in La Grange, Texas on June 29, 1897 and the society commenced operations on July 1, 1897 with 782 members and 25 lodges. The SPJST received its state charter on August 12, 1897.

The first officers elected to serve two year terms were: President I.J. Gallia of Engle; Trustee Ferdinand Breska of Velehrad; SecretaryTreasurer J.R. Kubena of Fayetteville and Finance Committee Members Jan Michal of Praha, Josepf Kopecky of Shiner, Josef Hodanek of Praha and Frank Dusek of Moulton were the Finance Committee.

The SPJST’s first base of operations was in Fayetteville, Texas. The reason being that the central figure in administering the affairs of the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena, had his personal business operations in that city. Until his death in 1938, Kubena administered the affairs of the SPJST out of a single room in his general store. As an aside -- to honor the memory of J.R. Kubena, SPJST Directors designated the Society’s 182-acre Fayette County camp and retreat center as “Camp Kubena” in 2017.

one-hour rounds will be played. Registration is at 8 a.m., and play be gins at 9 a.m. Lunch break is after the second round. The top four scorers after four rounds will receive trophies and cash prizes (first through fourth place). Table winners will be paid $5 after each round. All players are welcome. Door prizes will be awarded. Pre-registration is requested but not required. The entry

fee is refundable if unable to attend. If you have questions or for more in formation, contact KJT or TCHCC at 888-785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org.

To Register for the Tournament

To register, mail $25 per player and your name, address, phone, and email to TCHCC, PO Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945.

SPJST Lodges Emerge

as the “Go To” Place in the Community

From the outset, SPJST lodge meetings made members feel at home and provided them with the economic security of fraternal life insurance. In his book The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest written in 1934, Henry Maresh had this to say about the important role that SPJST has historically played in communities all over the state. Keep in mind, these words were written in 1934 when the SPJST was just 37 years old!

“(One of) the chief aims and mission of the SPJST . . . is the (monetary benefits) paid to the beneficiaries of the deceased . . . The purpose and mission of the lodge goes further. The benefit to the living members has a potential value that can hardly be estimated. Lodges of the organization are to be found in every section of the State . . .”

“Many of these lodges have built large, attractive, well-furnished lodge buildings of their own — usually on spacious grounds, where centers the cultural, social and fraternal life of the (community) and near-by settlements. It is quite impossible to estimate the value of these properties . . .”

See You There!

Enjoy the current featured ex hibits at the Center: 125 Years of SPJST in the Museum and the up dated military and glass exhibits in the Library. Have you always won dered about your Czech roots? The Melnar Library will be offering as sistance with genealogy research. Czech out the fun!

—SPJST—

SPJST Celebrates 125 Years of Fraternalism in 2022

meet at friendly gatherings.

This spirit of “doing good for each other” was expressed in the loosely or

“The lodge halls are furnished with facilities for promoting the social and educational life of the communities. Well-equipped stages offer opportunities for developing dramatic talent. The size of the auditoriums allow floor space for dancing, and the grounds that belong in connecting with the lodge buildings, are suitable for outdoor entertainments such as picnics and open air musicals. The lodge is the social center of every community.”

Changing With the Times

It was during SPJST’s first half century that American society and lifestyles changed dramatically. Texas and our nation was becoming progressively more industrialized. At the same time, the country was becoming more urban and less rural.

Many people – including the sons and daughters of our early members – moved off the farms and into the towns and cities. In many instances, they took the SPJST with them.

It was during this time that many of our urban lodges were established. Again, the SPJST had an important mission to fulfill – to provide its members with identity and support at a time when life in America was becoming increasingly impersonal and unstable.

ganized and semi-religious societies of ancient Greece which provided finan cial aid to their members in time of sickness and death. These early so cieties and guilds recognized the social need of human beings for companion ship and provided a way for people to

The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (Slovanská Podpo rující Jednota Státu Texas) was founded in this spirit by Texas pio neers of Czech descent in 1897. Its watchwords are Benevolence, Hu manity, and Brotherhood.

In 2022, we observe the 125th an niversary of the founding of SPJST. We celebrate not just for being old, but for being vibrant — alive with the same

It became increasingly evident in the 1940s that the Society was outgrowing its office space in Fayetteville and that adequate and suitable quarters would have to be sought elsewhere. After considerable study, the decision was made in 1953 to move Temple and purchase and renovate the existing Professional Building in downtown Temple.

Within just a few years it became evident that the SPJST was once again outgrowing its available office space. The groundbreaking ceremony for the new SPJST Home Office was held on October 25, 1969 with the formal dedication of the new SPJST Home Office building on the corner of Main and French Streets taking place on Sunday, January 31, 1971. That structure was expanded in 2007 with the addition of the south wing.

Going forward, the success of the SPJST depends on our continued ability to achieve our sales, investment and fraternal objectives. Too, it’s important that we stay true to our mission, which is, “Insuring and Enriching Lives.” The SPJST Vision Statement expands on that mission: “Our vision is to provide financial security for our members; build a wholesome family environment and encourage cherished Czech traditions.”

Traditions represent a critical piece of our culture. They help form the structure and foundation of our families and our society. They remind us that we are part of a history that defines our past, shapes who we are today and who we are likely to become. Once we ignore the meaning of our traditions, weʼre in danger of damaging the underpinning of our identity.

Frank Sonnenberg, Author The Path to a Meaningful Life

Fraternalism and frater nal life insurance are founded upon the principle that every individual is his “brother’s keeper.”

energy, spirit, and promise that filled the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange, Texas, on December 28, 1896, when 25 Texans of Czech descent met to organize a new fraternal benefit so ciety.

Going forward, the success of SPJST depends on our continued abil ity to achieve our fraternal, sales, and investment objectives. Too, it’s impor tant that we stay true to our mission, which is, “To provide a wholesome

family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members.”

With assets of approximately $255 million, SPJST continues to ful fill its financial obligations to its members and keep pace with the life insurance industry. The Society offers its members an extensive menu of life insurance options, including annuities and IRAs.

Doing Those Things That Bring Substance to the SPJST Fraternal Mission

With assets in excess of $258 million, the SPJST continues to fulfill its financial obligations to its members and keep pace with the life insurance industry. SPJST offers an extensive menu of life insurance options, including annuities and IRAs. On the fraternal front, our watchword is “relevancy” — doing those things that bring substance to the SPJST fraternal mission.

In 2022, there are more than 38,000 SPJST members in 102 lodges throughout Texas. Since its inception, SPJST members have worked diligently to establish the Society’s reputation as a proactive, nonsectarian fraternal organization. Local lodges sponsor a wide range of family-oriented events, including community service projects and recreational activities. Additionally, the Home Office regularly partners with lodges and other organizations on special events, including parades and festivals.

In recent years, the SPJST has embraced several major statewide initiatives, including the construction of the Fort Hood Memorial, Czech Moravian Benevolence Fund and the West Benevolence Fund — following the tragic fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas. The SPJST Foundation was established in 2012 to further enhance the organization’s ability to make a positive difference in areas of importance to the SPJST.

On the fraternal front, our watch word is “relevancy” — doing those things that bring meaning and sub stance to the SPJST fraternal mission.

In 2022, there are more than 38,000 SPJST members in 102 lodges throughout Texas. Since its inception, SPJST members have worked diligently to establish the So ciety’s reputation as a proactive, non sectarian fraternal organization. Local lodges sponsor a wide range of family-

oriented activities, including com munity service projects and recre ational activities. In recent years, SPJST has also embraced several major statewide initiatives, including the Fort Hood Memorial and the West Benevolence Fund — following the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.

An investment in our youth is an investment in the future of SPJST. In 2022, SPJST awarded 43 $1,000

An investment in our youth is an investment in the future of SPJST. In 2022, SPJST awarded 51 scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college undergraduates. Since its inception, the program has awarded more than 2,600 scholarships for more than $2 million. On a related note, SPJST is working to make a positive difference in the lives of its young members by committing itself to developing a greater appreciation and involvement with the natural world. In 2016, the SPJST purchased a beautiful 182-acre property in Fayette County, Texas which the Society designated in January 2018 as Camp Kubena.

An exciting new chapter in our history is being written today as the SPJST continues to fulfill its financial obligations to its members and keep pace with the life insurance industry. Through the SPJST Home Office and in lodges all over the state, men, women, boys, and girls are committing their time and energy to supporting worthwhile causes. They are taking the best that SPJST has to offer — a tradition of helping people to care for their families – and are extending these values to their communities.

The rededication of the historic SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad lodge hall on May 19, 2019, on the campus of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange reminds us of SPJST’s colorful history. Even as the Velehrad project honors specific names, dates, and places, the Velehrad story is also the story of immigration, integration, and assimilation — something that each of us — as descendants of many different races, creeds, and national origins — have in common.

scholarships to deserving high school seniors and college undergraduates. Since the program’s inception, we’ve presented approximately 2,600 schol arships for more than $2 million.

SPJST recognizes the opportunity that it has to make a positive differ ence in the lives of its young people — and others — by committing itself through its fraternal programming to developing a greater appreciation, un derstanding, and involvement with the natural world. In 2016, SPJST purchased a beautiful 182-acre prop erty in Fayette County, Texas, which the Society designated in January 2018 as Camp Kubena. An exciting new chapter in our history is being

written!

In the pre-Covid year of 2019, SPJST members devoted more than 50,000 service hours to their com munities. SPJST also gave approx imately $250,000 to deserving service organizations in 2019. They are taking the best that SPJST has to offer — a tradition of helping people to care for their families — and are extending these values to their communities.

For membership infor mation, please visit us at the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas, or online at spjst.org or call us at 800-727-7578.

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SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Donors’ List SPJST Memorial Scholarship Fund Donations

SPJST members and friends are en couraged to support the 2022-2023 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor’s name(s) for that proper acknowledgement may be pub lished in the Vestnik. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail you contribution to: SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Thank you for your kind support. For more infor mation or printed donation solicitation forms, please contact the Fraternal De partment at 800-727-7578.

Guidelines for Giving

1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds will be listed as a lodge donation.

2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by member’s last name in alphabetical order. Individuals submitting a do nation will also be listed by member’s last name alphabetically.

Gifts of $50 or more will be printed in bold.

4. Families or groups, which desire names listed under a particular last name or group name, should indi cate this on the donation form or letter; otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by last name in alphabetical order.

5. 100 pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate list ing.

Note: Please print donor’s name(s) clearly.

There have been 18-plus memorial donations made to the 2022-2023 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Donations to date are $330. SPJST Memorial donations and Endow ment donations to date are $9,459. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Because of your generos ity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with col lege. The 2022-2023 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive goal is $25,000. Thank you!

LODGE DIST NAME

3 Burcie, Gentry

3 Burcie, Mckenzie

3 Jones, Holly

3 Jones, Miles

3 Sanders, Audrey

4 Schwertner, Bella

4 Schwertner, Colt

4 Schwertner, Grace

4 Schwertner, Olivia

4 Schwertner, Tracy

6 SPJST Lodge 32 Victoria

5 SPJST Lodge 81 Needville

7 SPJST Lodge 202 Jourdanton

3 Suges, Steven

3 Suges, Victoria

4 Wood, Cotton

4 Wood, Hunter

4 Wood, Tanner

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

Introducing Our New Territory Managers

The three new territory managers began their SPJST Home Office service on October 1, 2022. If you have any questions, would like to get life insurance or annuities, or need help with your ex isting policies, please contact them by phone or email. They look forward to hearing from you and getting to know you. Now, let’s meet them . . .

West Territory - Ralph Juarez 361-537-5506 ralphj@spjst.com

Ralph will oversee the new West Ter ritory. This territory will consist of the following lodges:

Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Lodge 117, Robstown Lodge 133, San Antonio Lodge 157, Lubbock Lodge 160, San Angelo Lodge 185, New Braunfels Lodge 202, Jourdanton Lodge 215, South Plains Lodge 219, El Paso Lodge 229, Abilene Lodge 230, Midland Lodge 258, Seguin

“Growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, the middle son of a hardworking single mother of seven, I understand the value of caring for family and sacrifice. I am hardworking, dedicated, and ethical. I have been happily married for 32 years to my bride, Susana, also from Corpus Christi, Texas. We have three young adult children - Juan, Rafael, and Jami leh.

A professional State of Texas licensed life insurance agent with more than 26 years of experience, my first 17 years were with a national fraternal insurance company where I earned certifications as a Fraternal Insurance Counselor (FIC)

and Fraternal Insurance Counselor Fel low (FICF). I also attained numerous awards and certificates. I joined SPJST in April 2013 as a sales agent in District Seven. I have served SPJST as a district manager and regional general agent (RGA). I am now looking forward to serving as territory manager servicing the western region of Texas.

A little more about me - I am a grad uate of W. B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi. I earned two associate degrees –Associate of Arts in social work and As sociate of Arts in liberal arts, both from Del Mar College in Corpus Christi.

After serving in Babenhausen, Ger many, and Fort Bliss in El Paso, I was honorably discharged from the United States Army.

When I’m not busy helping my clients, I enjoy cooking, volunteering, as sisting others, watching and reading news, and spending time with my

family.”

If you have any questions, would like to get life insurance or annuities, or need help with your existing policies, please contact me at 361-537-5506 or email ralphj@spjst.com. I would love to hear from you!

Fraternally, Ralph Juarez, FIC, FICF West Territory Manager

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North Territory - Chris Liebum 713-515-2998 chrisl@spjst.com

Chris will oversee the new North Ter ritory. This territory will consist of the following lodges:

Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 35, Elk Lodge 39, Bryan Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 48, Beyersville Lodge 54, West Lodge 66, Waco Lodge 73, Seymour Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Lodge 80, Holland Lodge 82, Ennis Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 87, Temple Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 94, Wheelock Lodge 130, Dallas Lodge 135, Ennis Lodge 154, Fort Worth Lodge 177, Academy Lodge 178, Longview Lodge 182, Falls County Lodge 183, Arlington Lodge 188, Centerville Lodge 189, Bryan/College Station Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Lodge 205, Terrell Lodge 206, Tri-Counties Lodge 207, Iowa Park Lodge 226, Corsicana Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

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Here I am sitting in an Adirondack chair looking out across the fields at the sunset and the slides of my life are flash ing through my eyes. Although I am from a small family, I was so blessed to have the parents that I had, and I can tell you they were and still are a foundation in my life – “my rocks.” They were al ways there to support my sister that I love so much and myself. One day, a good friend of mine introduced me to her

friend Laurie and on this slide, there is a huge heart – it was love at first sight for me. My next favorite slides are my daughters as they grew up and became two successful young ladies – I am so proud of the two of them and love them so much – oh, what a smile they bring to my face.

On the next slide are the dogs – the dogs that brought joy to our lives. They try to teach us so much about unreserved love, loyalty, dedication, and sometimes to take a moment to enjoy the day – the new adventure in life. I learned so much from Lucy, Oreo, Mr. Pinkie, and Baxter.

Oh, the slide of my bike rides so many and so far, thousands of miles in fact enough to circumnavigate the Earth! Many of them with great friends, my daughter and son-in-law. Why? Well, it was good for my health – mentally and physically along with the challenges. I mean who in their right mind would sign up for a 100-mile gravel ride. Well, I did, and I finished – “through the tape.”

One slide that amazes me is the slide about all my journaling. I began writing years ago and just started putting pencil to paper. I merely let my thoughts run out of the end of the pencil onto paper. As I reflect on some of these writings, I sit in awe of the power of your mind.

A few years back, there is another slide I want to share, and it was the day I met Delisle. We met at a networking function and built a friendship

has

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carried on for about 17 years. Through the power of networking, you are able to meet some great people – some pass through and share some tidbits and others join you on your path.

Back when I was 61 is one of my most exciting slides. I cowrote a book with a good friend of mine, Jodi Clock, and it was the first of three. The next two books - one was a prequel to the current one about a couple age 25 to about age 60 and their financial travels through this period of their lives, and the other was a book about my personal journey seeking to make a difference in this world that we live in.

My life has been filled with great people and experiences that I will cherish for eternity. My personal goal as I join SPJST is that what I have to share will make a difference in your life.

The frames are flickering – the story is ending. Thank you, God, I am so grate ful and thankful.

So, as I shared my story there are other things you may want to know about me. I have more than 17 years in the fi nancial services and insurance business and recently sold my insurance agency. I am a firm believer of having a plan – a plan that you can put on paper and then adjust if needed. This plan should ad dress life changes, both known and un expected. Some of the major components of this plan should be having life insur ance in place for your family and if you own a business, for that as well. Another part of the plan is to protect your income stream, and this can be done by having disability insurance, life insurance, in come from an annuity, and long-term care insurance so you are protected if the need arises.

With two of the biggest financial fears in your later years being:

1) Running out of money

2) Healthcare expenses

Why not protect against those fears in your working years while you have the ability to do so.

On another note, I enjoy working with students and parents and their prepara tion for college. Over the years, I have assisted quite a few families with their FAFSA, college financial aid, and schol arship searches.

About four years ago, I wanted to un derstand Social Security at a higher level so I went through a credentialing process and received my NSSA®. I feel that this has allowed me to have better and more informed discussions with the clients I work with.

“For tomorrow is not promised – Live Life Now.” —Chris Liebum

If you have any questions, would like to get life insurance or annuities, or need help with your existing policies, please contact me at 713-515-2998 or chrisl@spjst.com.

Fraternally, Chris Liebum, LUTCF, NSSA North Territory Manager

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Kerry Herrington - East Territory 281-704-5737 kerryh@spjst.com

Kerry will oversee the new East Ter ritory. This territory will consist of the following lodges:

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge 8, Weimar Lodge 9, Snook Lodge 10, Shiner Lodge 13, Dime Box Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge 17, New Tabor Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge 23, Moravia Lodge 28, East Bernard Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 30, Taiton Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge 38, Kovar Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Lodge 51, Ellinger Lodge 57, Gonzales Lodge 63, Sweet Home Lodge 67, Schulenburg Lodge 81, Needville Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 91, San Jacinto

Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge 106, La Grange Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 139, Danbury Lodge 141, Sealy Lodge 142, Houston Lodge 148, El Maton Lodge 151, Wharton Lodge 155, Austin Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Lodge 169, Brenham Lodge 172, Pasadena Lodge 179, Warrenton Lodge 184, Moulton Lodge 186, Caldwell Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge 191, Lufkin Lodge 196, Houston-West Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lodge 223, Palacios Lodge 232, Houston Midtown Lodge 240, Bay City

“I was born in Hattiesburg, Missis sippi. As an adolescent, I traveled exten sively with my family. We moved to Texas in 1976, and I graduated from Stratford High School before attending the University of Houston.

I have been happily married to Debra for 16 years. We have seven children (four girls and three boys) and 14 grand kids (10 girls and four boys).

My early adulthood was spent in banking, followed by 10 years managing a foreign exchange company. I then be came a state-licensed insurance agent in 2002. My first job in the insurance indus try was with a small independent agency before working with Metlife for about seven years as a financial services repre sentative with a specialty towards busi ness life insurance. In 2011, I became a sales agent with SPJST, later serving as district manager under Delisle Doherty for District Five. In January 2021, I be

Vice Pres ident of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, far left, is pictured with Territory Managers, second from left to right, Chris Liebum, Kerry Herrington, and Ralph Juarez.

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came the regional general agent (RGA) for District Five. The family atmosphere promoted by SPJST prompted me to commit my time and energy with the or ganization even further, thus serving as the vice president of Lodge 142, Houston for the past few years.

Volunteering is heavily important to me. I have volunteered for almost 20 years with the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I also volunteered for my church for about 20 years as well as at several fundraising events for a wide va riety of charities each year. Fun fact - I actually attended the 1996 Olympics helping with foreign exchange for the at tendees!

I enjoy family events of all kinds, spoiling my grandkids with love and at tention, and playing Texas Hold’em, where I organize and lead tournaments. I also enjoy going on cruises with Debra and to every University of Houston game I can get tickets for. My roots may have been planted elsewhere, but I am a Texan through and through.

If you have any questions, would like to get life insurance or annuities, or need help with your existing policies, please contact me at 281-704-5737 or kerryh@spjst.com.

Fraternally, Kerry Herrington East Territory Manager

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District News = = =

District One Fall Fun Day October 16 at Lodge 17, New Tabor

The District One Fall Fun Day will be Sunday, October 16, 2022 at SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor. Registration will be from 2:30 to 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. A Christmas ornament contest will be held for all youth club members. We will have a trunk-ortreat starting at 3 p.m. with a costume contest for the youth. We will then play bingo.

The evening meal of hot dogs and Frito pies will be served at 5:30 p.m. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 16.

Fraternally, Randy Gaas, President —SPJST—

District Two Fun Day Sunday, October 23 Lodge 47, Seaton

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District Six youth to host Christmas ornament contest at SPJST anniversary celebration

Hey, District Six Youth and Parents!

Get excited! Our district will be at tending and celebrating SPJST’s 125th anniversary at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange on Saturday, October 15, 2022. This will also be our District Six fall fun day!

We are encouraging all District Six youth to participate in a Christmas or nament contest. Registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. at Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall that is located at TCHCC. Ve lehrad Hall is the famous building that

District Six donated to TCHCC in 2017. Following judging, we will present awards at the SPJST Tent at 1:45 p.m. right before the kolache eat ing contest. Complete contest rules can be found in the SPJST Youth Club Handbook which is available online at spjst.org.

If you have questions or need more information, please give me a call at 979-543-7120.

Plan to come on out to La Grange and spend the day celebrating SPJST’s proud heritage! See you then!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

ticipate whether in a youth club or just a member. See ornament contest rules in Lisa Bubela’s letter which follows.

At 1 p.m., the official program of the SPJST 125th anniversary celebra tion will be held at Velehrad Hall. Please join us in celebrating this SPJST milestone. We look forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Holub District Six Secretary —SPJST—

Contests

• Christmas Ornament youth members only

The following contests will be held for members and non-members:

• Dominoes (age 16 and over)

• Adult Ornament Contest (age 16 and over) - ornament size must be no larger than 6 inches by 6 inches.

District Six Fall Family Fun Day October 15 in La Grange

District Six will host its fall family fun day in conjunction with the 125th SPJST Anniversary in La Grange along with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s Heritage Fest and Muziky. We would like our members to enjoy all the festivities. Please meet and register at Velehrad Hall (located on the grounds of TCHCC) on Saturday, October 15, 2022, between 12 and 12:30 p.m. All activities will take place on the grounds of the TCHCC in La Grange. Hamburgers, barbecue sandwiches, and kolaches will be available. There will be lots of exhibitions, booths, tournaments, and music. Check out the complete details in the Vestnik.

Along with all the activities, our district will be sponsoring the corn hole tournament. We welcome vol unteers and participants in the tournament. It will be a fun time. Throwing begins at 3 p.m.

The annual youth Christmas orna ment contest will also be held in con junction with all the activities. All District Six youth are invited to par

District Seven Spooky Fall Day October 23 at New Braunfels VFW Hall

Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the District Seven Spooky Fun Day on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the VFW Hall, 600 Peace Avenue in New Braunfels. Registration for contests and door prizes will begin at 2 p.m. We will have trunk-or-treat be ginning at 2:30 p.m. and dominoes at 3 p.m. The youth will have outside ac tivities to keep them busy. Lodge 185 will provide a svacina (afternoon snack) at 5 p.m.

Please RSVP to your lodge secre tary by October 17 so the lodge knows how much snacks to buy.

Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value), or lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check to District Seven Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, l4 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is October 17. Lodges will be recognized for their donations.

Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the district youth. The youth will also have a raffle, and each youth club is asked to bring a prize.

The district is collecting old eye glasses and cases and aluminum can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting.

• Homemade Cookies Contest (age 16 and over) - recipe must be sub mitted - place 25 cookies on a dispos able plate - cookies will be donated to the silent auction.

• Needlework (age 16 and over)entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person enter ing. Needlework includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross stich, and must be made during the past year.

Halloween costumes are encour aged, as well as decorated trunks and candy givers. We will have trunk-ortreat and contests consisting of cos tume contest and best decorated trunks. Bring candy to hand out.

Come have a spooktacular day with us! Bring a friend and let’s show them that SPJST knows how to have fun!

Agenda 2 p.m. — Registration for Contests and Door Prizes

District Meeting

District President James House Posting of Colors/ Pledge of Allegiance

District Youth Welcome

Lodge 185 President Donnie How ard

Roll Call of Officers and Lodges

District Secretary Wendy Pruski Spring 2023 Meeting Host

Lodge to be selected at the meeting

3 to 4 p.m. — Dominoes

Youth will have fun activities planned to do while the domino tour nament is being played. Contests: Halloween Costume Contest, Best Decorated Trunk, Homemade Cookies Contest (16 and over), Adult Orna ment Contest (16 and over), Needle work (16 and over), Dominoes (16 and over), and Youth Christmas Contest

5 p.m. — Svacina provided by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Contest winners announced

Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction

Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Adjourn

Fraternally, Wendy Pruski

District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosts District Seven fun day

Lodge 185, New Braunfels invites District Seven members and guests to join us on Sunday, October 23, 2022, for an afternoon of fun. Lodge 185 will be combining our annual Halloween carni val with the District Seven fun day.

Activities will be held at the VFW Hall, 600 Peace Avenue in New Braun fels. Registration will be from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Activities for the youth include trunk-or-treat, Christmas ornament contest, costume contest, and games. For the not-so-young, we will have a

domino tournament, costume contest, best decorated trunk, cookie contest, or nament contest, and needlework contest. Other activities include lots of door prizes, silent auction, split-the-pot, prize drawing, along with few other surprise activities. Activities will conclude at 5 p.m. when a svacina will be provided by Lodge 185 and the announcement of all contest winners.

We look forward to seeing a large turnout. For more information, contact me at 830-832-3664 or theresa.haag686@gmail.com.

Theresa Haag, Secretary/FAC Lodge 185, New Braunfels —SPJST—

District Four Shares Fall Fun Day Results

Saturday, October 1, 2022 • SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall

District Four held its annual fall fun day on Saturday, October 1, 2022. Lodge 49, Rowena hosted the event. Present were 16 adults and three youth. Members enjoyed a great meal and wonderful fellowship. The pie contest had four entries. Congratulations to first place - Laura Pospichal (49), second place - Beverly Teplicek (49), and third place - Sylvia Rollwitz (49). The needlework contest had one entry. Congratulations to first place - Janeece Williams (215). The photography contest had three entries. Winners were first - Beverly Teplicek (49), second - Brad Teplicek (49), and third - Sylvia Rollwitz (49). The cornhole contest had eight entries. Congratulations to first - Shanna Smith, second - Kaycee Lehmann (215), and third - Brad Teplicek (49). Three entries participated in the Christmas ornament contest. Winners were, in 6th to 8th grades, first - Cotton Wood (49), and in 9th to 12th grades, first - Tanner Wood (49) and second - Hunter Wood (49).

Fraternally, Janeece Williams, District Four Vice President/FAC

Cornhole Competition

Christmas Ornament Winners

Youth Christmas Ornament Entries

Pie Contest Winners Photography Contest Winners

Cornhole Contest Winners

Pie Contest Entries Needlework Contest Winner

District Director

District One Director shares thoughts on SPJST’s evolving changes

Dear Members,

As SPJST is evolving towards being more in line with the 21st century, I felt compelled to share some thoughts with you regarding this evolution. I know many of you are skeptical regarding change, but we must learn to get com fortable with change as this society we live in is changing constantly. No longer can we do things the way we used to do them.

Many things will need to be restruc tured and remodeled to make them more relevant in our current day and for the future. We have been blessed to start this transition within the Insurance Depart ment, and the many things that have been instituted are working extremely well. We have broken down the bound aries between the districts because we are not an organization of seven differ ent districts but one organization with seven districts working together, not in dividually, to build SPJST. No longer do we have sales agents working for one lodge or one district but sales agents working for the entire SPJST. No longer is individualism the key, but now we have a united front working as a team to better the organization. Agents are members of individual lodges, but they work for all lodges in the entire state. We must all work together to make things better for everyone and not just your district. This is why we are em ploying three territory managers who overlap into several districts. Our goal is to place members in the lodge closest to them so they can be involved with it instead of being a member living 100 to 200 miles away. However, if an individ ual wants to continue his/her member ship some distance away, they are free to do this. This change is no different than directors who represent their dis trict. Even though they represent a cer tain area, they are elected to oversee the entire organization and make it better, more united, and successful.

We have also partnered with a new investment advisor AQS out of Austin, who has made a tremendous difference in our investment portfolio. Our invest ment rates have increased dramatically and for the first time in more than 20

years, we see a gradual increase in our investment income each year where it was basically flat for about $10,000,000 annually. Our expenses increased, but our investment income did not. How long could your household survive if you made the same money each year with a substantial increase in your ex penses?

This change came about because we made a change to the better, and it wasn’t easy to do because of the old phi losophy of continuing to do what we have always done.

Our next big challenges come with our lodge system and our youth pro gram. Our lodges must change in the way of doing things. Many are on the verge of not surviving because of hang ing on to old ways of doing business and a decrease in the number of individuals participating in the lodge. This is sad, but we have no one to blame but our selves because we have not continued to welcome new members or make them feel at home when they come to a meet ing. We also spent time only selling in surance instead of trying to get individuals involved in the fraternal sys tem. We must spend more time getting our lodges involved in the communities in which they exist and spend time in providing a service or some benefit in the community. Many say they are older and tired and just don’t have the time or energy to do these things that we have done to promote our lodges. Many just meet for the sake of meeting to get the incentive monies from the Home Office just to continue hanging on. This must change or we will be down to just a few lodges, but it they are quality, this will be a good thing. Quality over quantity is the answer to many of our problems.

We appreciate all the dedicated indi viduals who have been with us for so long and cherish them for continuing to do good for their neighbor. Lodge of ficers are going to have to go out and re cruit new members to join and also make their lodge more relevant to our current way of living. Everyone must start thinking outside the box.

Our youth program is second to none among fraternals; however, we are con tinuing to decline in numbers. We re cently did a survey that I hope many of you participated in to give us new ideas and things you would like to see to re vitalize this area and make it easier for

youth to continue to participate along with the many extracurricular activities they are involved in. We must be more flexible regarding participation and also get more involved in service projects. We must make it fun to be a part of an SPJST youth group and want them to in vite friends to join us in doing things that are relevant for this day and time.

As you can see, SPJST is going to be undergoing a transformation which needs your involvement and your con tinued support to move us into this 21st century. We are currently celebrating our 125th anniversary, and we definitely want to extend this for another 125 years. Many of us will no longer be here, but those who come after us will need to carry the torch as this current generation did from our forefathers. We cannot let us fail in any way as many

fraternals have. When I came on board as a director, there were more than 100 fraternals. That was in 1998. Today, there are less than 80 because many have failed to keep current and make the changes necessary to continue to exist. Please, let’s not let this happen to SPJST. Your continued support and in volvement is necessary, and you must support our leaders who promote ideas which may be somewhat different than what you are used to. Change is hard but inevitable. Let’s pull together as a team all moving in the same direction to make us Champions of the Fraternals of the World.

Fraternally, Donnie Victorick District One Director —SPJST—

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SPJST 125th Anniversary Prizes

Tickets may be purchased at the 125th Anniversary Celebration on October 15, Cars & Guitars on October 29 or call 254-773-1575. Prizes will be drawn on Friday, November 18, 2022 (tune into Facbook)

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1897 Silver Dollar Coin

10 Piece Oil-Rubbed Bronze LED Solar Path Lights

3-in-1 Sport Center

32" Giant Yellow Peeps Plush Bunny

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6 Tickets to Houston Astros Game

6 Tickets to Houston Astros Game

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Bissell Revolution Pet Pro Deep Cleaner, Model 2007 Series Chemical Guys Car Care Kit and Towels

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Gourmia Digital Air Fryer

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Jumbo Waterproof Outdoor Blanket

Keurig K-Express

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Ozark Trail Utility Cart

Patriotic Mickey and Minnie door greeters, mini Mickey and Minnie, America-opoly game)

PowerXL Grill Air Fryer Combo 12-in-1

Pre-Lit 32-inch Evergreen Wreath

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The Pioneer Woman Collection (basket set, serving tray, canister set, plush throw)

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Fall Meeting to be held in New Braun fels. President Rebecek read a letter from District Seven Director Regina House about upcoming events.

Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky asked all to keep turning in their hours.

Youth Leader Marcia Rew gave her report. She had seven members and guests in attendance. The youth had a fun day and played dodge ball.

Birthday for September was Larry Elzner on the 2nd. Happy birthday, Larry!

Winners of the door prizes were Jill Sijansky and Marcia Rew. Congratula tions!

Lodge 80, Holland holiday festivity November 8

Lodge 80, Holland will meet on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for its annual meeting. The meeting will be held at The Hall, located at 12141 East FM 2268 in Holland. Agenda will include regular business items and reports, followed by election and installation of 2023-2024 officers. A meal will be served, plus there will be door prizes. This is our holiday festivity for the season.

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi to celebrate Czech Heritage Month at October 16 meeting

On September 18, 2022, SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi held its monthly meeting. Members enjoyed ribs and sides for the meal. President Mark Rebe cek called the meeting to order at 2:15 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were 22 members and guests. All officers were present. On the sick list

was Pam Majek, wife of member Ron Majek, who is recovering from surgery. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the August minutes, and they were ap proved. Treasurer Larry Elzner gave the financial report for August, and it was approved.

Under communications, Secretary Virginia Rebecek read a thank you note from Vice President of Communication Melanie Zavodny for our donation to the SPJST Foundation. Also a letter was re ceived from District Seven Secretary Wendy Pruski about the District Seven

Judy Majek made a motion to ad journ the meeting, seconded by Lela Mae Hayek. The meeting was adjourned at 2:45 p.m.

Next Meeting—October 16

Our next meeting will be Sunday, Oc tober 16, celebrating Czech Heritage Month. Marcia Rew will make pork roast, and members are asked to bring a side dish.

Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Happy retirement, Ruth hanusch!

On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Ruth Hanusch was hon ored for 45 years of dedicated service to SPJST. The Frater nal/Communication Department hosted a noon luncheon for Ruth. Home Office Staff at tended as well as her husband, Lee and invited guests. Ruth and staff shared recollections/mem ories of her long career. Every one wished Ruth a long, relaxing, happy retirement.

Please RSVP to 254-760-6427 or email rita@hot.rr.com. We look forward to visiting with everyone at this special occasion. Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Joining Ruth for the lunch eon, husband Lee Hanusch.

Lodge 81, Needville members appreciate lunch provided by youth club

The September 2022 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 25th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vin cent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of chicken spaghetti, green beans, garlic bread, and desserts provided by the youth leaders and the youth. Thank you! Everything was delicious.

President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. New youth members Zoey Jones and Nathan Hargraves led us in the Pledge of Alle giance. All officers answered the roll call except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha and Special Funds Chair Marion Mo rales. Added to our sick list was Willie Mae Kuykendall.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her July report, and it was approved as read. Bradley Stavinoha and Marion Morales will read their reports at the Oc tober meeting.

Under old business, Jeanette New man read a thank you card from Bryce Nesvadba for his scholarship.

Under new business, the youth are planning to decorate the windows at the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center on Oc tober 9. The youth put on a great per

formance for us that they did at State Youth Achievement Day. We had singers, dancers, a comic, and a skit about “The Giving Tree.” The youth did a terrific job!

Door prize winners were Vincent Newman, Shirley Meyers, Pam LaBay, and Krystle Bender. Congratulations to our lucky winners!

Next Meeting—October 16

The next meeting will be Sunday, October 16. It was decided to have pot luck. See you at the next meeting!

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston: Lodge-tober fest all month long

It took me a while to realize this, but you all are basically going to want to live at the Lodge for the entire month of October!

Saturday, October 15 - Adult Swim/Costume Party open to all members

Saturday, October 29 - Creepy Camp Out

Every Friday - Czech Beer Garden

Every Thursday - Bingo

Adult Swim/Costume Party—

October 15

An evening adult-only swim from 6 to 10 p.m. Add in that it’s a costume party, and it creates some interesting conflicts and opportunities for creativity. This event is open to all members, but . . . no RSVP, no swim!

Creepy Camp Out—October 29

If you have not done this before, it’s pretty awesome. Imagine all the fun of camping without the long drive or lack of access to a well-equipped bar/bath room. More details to come, but its pretty much a come-as-you-are affair.

Astros Playoff Games at the Lodge

Stay tuned for updates on what even

ings we will be showing Astros games at the Lodge because, yep, it’s October!

Thanks to all of our great volunteers for making all of this happen!

Fraternally, Aaron Rigamonti, President —SPJST— Lodge 142, Houston welcomes new members

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 142, Houston met on Sunday, September 18, 2022, for our monthly meeting at Lodge 88, Houston. A social and lunch of fried chicken and sides was served at 1 p.m. Prayer was given by Dennis Hermis.

Lodge 1, Fayetteville members enjoy the fall weather outside while holding their regular scheduled meeting. Members discussed the continued re storation plans for the lodge as well as plans for the upcoming turkey and dressing drive-through meal in November. Lodge 1 says, “Come Czech us out!”

Lodge 1, Fayetteville members enjoy beautiful fall weather

Meeting was called to order by Pres ident Dennis Hermis at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Zac Coleman. A moment of si lence was held for departed member Holland Dunn.

Roll of officers showed all present except Youth Leader Amanda Muzny and Assistant Youth Leader Kyle Her rington and Sales Agents Connie Carter and Holly Fraly. Present were 27 members and two guests.

District Five Director Bradley Stavi noha spoke on Czechfest on Saturday, October 8 at Lodge 88, Houston and on the SPJST 125th anniversary on Sat urday, October 15 at Texas Czech Her itage and Cultural Center in La Grange. Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the August minutes, and they were ap proved as read.

Sales agent Kerry Herrington spoke on the great success our lodge is having regarding several first place categories. We are doing very well. The lodge will purchase tickets for the 125th anniver sary raffle.

Barbara Linney-Gonzalez suggested for members to bring a toy each month to give as our donation to Toys for Tots.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider reported on District Five family day on Saturday, October 15 in conjunction with SPJST’s 125th year anniversary in La Grange. All grandpar ents were recognized for Grandparents Day.

Sick Committee - It was great to have Ms. Jean Herrington attending after her recent shoulder surgery. Pat Schleider was also at our meeting after her wrist injury. Mary Wunderlich reported to be doing better, too.

New members are Howard Rodri guez, Deborah Kay Swift, and Robert

Lodge 15, Buckholts member Evelyn Orsag Achieves Grand Age of 96

SPJST congratulates Sister Evelyn Orsag, who celebrated her 96th birth day October 7, 1926. Sister Orsag is now entitled to all SPJST benefits with no further dues or assess ments.

Evelyn was born in Buck holts, Texas, on October 7, 1926, to Libby and Charlie Hundle. Her siblings include Irene Wasserman, Dorothy Ezzell, and Charles Hundle.

She married Arnold Orsag on May 9, 1944, in Cameron. Arnold passed away in 2002.

The couple was blessed with children Deanne Ungar (Richard) and Wanda Laguaite (Daniel).

Arnold was in the United States Army for 32 years. Evelyn was busy making a home wherever they wenttraveling to Germany twice and France once.

Evelyn recalls family get-to

Gilmore (Sales Agent Margaret NorrisGuerrero) and Sharla Pavle and Lance Aviles (Sale Agent Kerry Herrington).

Transfers from Lodge 88 to Lodge 142 are Elizabeth Alcala and Carla Washing ton. A motion and seconds to approve the new members was by Karole Cole man, J.R. Coleman, and Keith Kiesch nick. All approved to accept them.

New business members selected for rules and regulations and renumeration committees are Kerry Herrington, J.R. Coleman, Barbara Linney-Gonzales, Dennis Hermis, and Keith Kieschnick.

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gethers and family reunions, which were quite large in the past; and growing up on the farm with all the work that entailed - except picking cotton! She’d rather have gone back to the house to cook for the family.

Evelyn is an accomplished seamstress and misses being able to do that. She has al ways loved cooking, canning vegetables from her garden, and working in her large yard when she still lived in Louisiana.

Nowadays, Evelyn loves keeping up with her friends and family while living in Nolanville.

Again, we congratulate Sister Orsag for attaining the grand age of 96. May God bless Evelyn with many more years to share with her loved ones.

—SPJST—

They will be meeting later in the month.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Emil Kutra!

Birthday celebrant Mr. Emil Kutra was 100 years young on September 15. A call was made to him during our meeting as all members wished him a very happy birthday!

Happy 48th anniversary to Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis on September 21.

The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. with our next meeting to be held on Sun day, October 16 with lunch at 1 p.m. in the dining area at Lodge 88, Houston

July Picnic

As a reminder, meetings dates for the remainder of the year are:

Sunday, October 16

Sunday, November 20

Sunday, December 11

Note: Second Sunday of December Annual Meeting

Election of Officers

Recognition of 50- and 75-year members from 2020, 2021, and 2022.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 179, Warrenton meets October 13

Lodge 179, Warrenton met on Thurs day July 14, 2022, at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine. President Ruby Renck called the meeting to order. Three members were present—Ruby Renck, Marceil Malak, and Ricky Weyand. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited fol lowed by prayer. Secretary/Treasurer Ricky Weyand gave his reports. They were accepted as read.

Next Meeting—October 13

Our meetings are now quarterly so the next meeting is Thursday, October 13 at 11 a.m. at JW’s Steakhouse in Car mine. All members are invited and en couraged to attend.

Ricky Weyand, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels invites all members to District Seven fun day

Hill Country Lodge 185, New Braun fels invites District Seven members and guests to join us on Sunday, October 23, 2022, for an afternoon of fun. Lodge 185 will be combining our annual Hal loween carnival with the District Seven fun day.

Activities will be held at the VFW Hall, 600 Peace Avenue in New Braun fels. Registration will be from 2 to 2:30 p.m. Activities for the youth include trunk-or-treat, Christmas ornament

contest, costume contest, and games.

For the not-so-young, we will have a domino tournament, costume contest, best decorated trunk, cookie contest, or nament contest, and needlework contest. Other activities include lots of door prizes, silent auction, split-the-pot, prize drawing, along with few other surprise activities. Activities will conclude at 5 p.m. when a svacina will be provided by Lodge 185 and the announcement of all contest winners.

We look forward to seeing a large turnout. For more information, contact me at 830-832-3664 or theresa.haag686@gmail.com.

Fraternally, Theresa Haag, Secretary/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST—

Happy 1st Birthday, Hudson Poldrack!

2022 Safe Cycling Scholarship

The personal injury attorneys at Felix Gonzalez Law Firm have dedicated their practice to protecting those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. We care about everyone’s safety, especially cyclists on the road.

This year, we are offering a scholarship to promote safe cycling.

Cyclists are faced with many distrac tions and dangers on the road. It is im portant for citizens to take precautions while on the roads, not only for them selves but for others around them. For example, in San Antonio, the city is con sidering extra precautions to ensure safe conditions by expanding bike lanes.

Lodge 38, Kovar member celebrates 20th birthday

For this scholarship, please explain how governmental measures, like bike lanes, can help prevent accidents in your com munity. Discuss old and new laws, edu cation around the dangers of cycling in an unsafe space, and if you think more could be done to ensure the safety of cy clists.

Once all submissions have been re ceived, the entries will be reviewed, and one student will be selected to receive a $1,000 award. The award will be given to the person who best describes the ef fect of safe cycling in their community and/or changes that are being imple mented.

Eligibility

The scholarship is open to any cur rent high school senior, college student, or graduate student residing in one of the 50 states or the District of Columbia and

It’s a surprise : CARD SHOWER for Lodge 24, Cyclone member

Hudson Beck Poldrack celebrated his first birthday with family at Lodge 48, Beyersville Hall. Hudson’s family includes Laura and David Poldrack and big sister Tatiana. His grandparents are Douglas and Rebecca Urbanek and Johnny Ray and Irma Poldrack.

~ Michelle Newsom, Reporter

LEFT PHOTO: Matt Holder, left, is wished a happy birthday by his uncle Allen Lastovica. Both are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. RIGHT PHOTO: Matt Holder, center, celebrates his birthday with family, left to right, sister Eliza

beth, Grany Dorothy Lastovica, mom Sheri Holder, and brother Ethan. All are members of Lodge 38, Kovar. Happy birthday, Matt!

~ Dorothy Lastovica, Reporter

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone member Viola Doskocil will celebrate her 95th birthday on November 4, 2022. Her family wants to help make Viola’s spe cial day even more memorable. Please shower Viola with birth day greetings to help her cele brate this grand occasion. Greetings can be sent to:

Viola’s Greetings

1650 Farmers Road Burlington, Texas 76519

Thank you all and God bless.

The SPJST Home Office Staff and Executive Committee enjoyed a visit from the Kona Ice truck on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple. Thanks to AQS Asset Management, LLC and Larry White for sending the Kona Ice truck our way and for the delicious treats.

SPJST Staff treated with snow cones

Viola Doskocil

Lodge 47, Seaton member Lynette Talasek, left, was surprised to run into Jerry and Helen Haisler, also members of Lodge 47, Seaton, at the Branson Belle Showboat re cently!

enrolled for the 2022 school year.

Candidates for this scholarship should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Application Process

The candidate must submit a 700 to 1,000 word essay response to the prompt: Discuss old and new laws, and education around the dangers of cycling, and if you think more could be done to

ensure the safety of cyclists.

The candidate must submit a profes sional resumé that is up to date with contact information.

The candidate must submit a tran script from their current school that states an accumulative GPA.

The recipient of the Safe Cycling Scholarship will be chosen during the month following the scholarship dead line.

Application Deadline and Instructions

To be eligible for this scholarship, candidates must email their full applica tion (including the essay, resumé, and transcript) to contact@felixgonzalez law.com by November 30, 2022. Any applications sent after this date will not be considered.

Scholarship applications should be sent with the subject line, “Felix Gonza lez Law Firm – 2022 Safe Cycling Scholarship Application.”

—SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston member Beatrice Lejsal Achieves Grand Age of 96

SPJST congratulates Sister Bea trice Lejsal, who will celebrate her 96th birthday on October 11, 2022. Sister Lejsal will now be entitled to all SPJST benefits with no further dues or as sessments.

Beatrice was born in Mid field on October 11, 1926. She had two siblings - Edgar C. Beyer, Sr. and Dorothy Beyer Cartwright, both deceased.

She married John Lejsal on June

26, 1944, in Blessing. John passed away in 2001.

The couple was blessed with children Charline O’Donnell (David), Shirley Hunter (William), and John Lejsal, Jr. (Gwen).

Again, we congratulate Sister Lejsal for attaining the grand age of 96. May God bless her with many more years to share with her loved ones.

—SPJST—

Michulka Family

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi celebrates members at September meeting

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★

Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. There after, until the week prior to the reun ion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

Come join us for the 43rd Miculka/Michulka reunion! Descen dants of Josef Michulka will hold their family reunion at Riverside Hall in East Bernard on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Gathering time is 11 a.m.; meal at 12 noon. To help cover the cost of the meal, adults $3, children $2. Meeting, auction, fun, and games will follow.

With a family this size, it’s easy to miss someone. Please help us by con tacting your family members to verify they did receive an invite, please email me - bunalibrary@yahoo.com - a list of

LEFT PHOTO: The winners of the door prizes at the September 18, 2022, meeting of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi were Jill Sijansky and Marcia Rew. Congratulations!

RIGHT PHOTO: Happy birthday to Larry Elzner! He celebrated his special day on September 2.

LEFT PHOTO: Ethan Holder, seated center, celebrated his 11th birthday Labor Day weekend with familyseated, uncle Allen Lastovica, and mom Sheri; and in back, Grany Dorothy Lastovica, brother Matt, and sister Elizabeth. All are members of

Lodge 38, Kovar. RIGHT PHOTO: Ethan Holder, of Lodge 38, Kovar, celebrates his birthday with his great-aunt Rose Lastovica; they share the same birth date. Happy birthday, Ethan!

~ Dorothy Lastovica, Reporter

—SPJST—

Lodge 38, Kovar member celebrates 11th birthday

The places we go . . . the members we see!

your family's address or/and email ad dress. Also we would appreciate any documents, pictures and any other her itage information you have to share.

The meal will be careered this year, but we ask that you bring a dessert to share. Utensils, tea and coffee will be provided. Alcohol is BYOB. Items are needed for the live auction (would like to limit to around 25) and prize drawing (limit to around 25), such as homemade and canned items. Items are also needed for the kid's area, and we will have a country store set up.

Please contact any of the following for questions: President Stanley Mi chulka 979-335-4081; Vice President Lena White 409-937-5560; Treasurer Joey Pitman 281-236-7652; Secretary Loraine Chumchal 979-533-1282.

Submitted by, Helen Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard —SPJST—

Flower Arrangement Differences for Men and Women

Masculine flowers are a thing! by Sabrina N. Young, CFSP

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Member and Owner of Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center

When it comes to offering up flowers after a person has passed, there are subtle differences between a man’s funeral ar rangement and a woman’s funeral ar rangement. Though flowers have a traditionally feminine association, in re ality, floral arrangements are a beautiful way to express sympathy regardless of whether the deceased was a man or a woman. They can add warmth and light to a space, and are a visual reminder that family members and friends are there to provide support.

Choosing an arrangement for a man

When you are trying to select a floral arrangement to honor the life of a man who has passed away, you have options that contain a more masculine motif in both the type and color of flowers that are

Lodge 230, Midland supports midland college girls softball team

featured in the display. A viable option for a funeral flower arrangement for a male features a simple standing spray with just a few color variations, including red or white. A simple yet elegant display is the perfect choice to honor the life of the man.

Common types of flowers that are used in an arrangement for a male’s fu neral include red, orange, white, blue, or yellow roses. Some people also choose to incorporate chrysanthemums, as they typically symbolize grief and come in

spjst members participate in 2022 westfest Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3, 2022 • West, Texas

masculine colors. Carnations are also a solid choice for a man’s funeral arrange ment, though be sure not to use yellow ones, as they typically signify disappoint ment.

Choosing an arrangement for a woman

In order to express your sympathies over the death of someone’s mother, wife, or daughter, consider selecting a floral arrangement that comes in pastel or more feminine shades. An arrangement

SPJST members enjoyed Westfest in West, Texas, on September 2 and 3, 2022. Thanks to President/CEO Brian and Mrs. Joan Vanicek for host ing the SPJST booth throughout the weekend. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Dr. Walter Mellgren, Jr. of West, center, graciously accepts his 28-inch

griddle which was awarded during the SPJST drawing at the 2022 Westfest celebration. Making the presentation are SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, left, and SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek.

Lodge 230, Midland Secretary/Treasurer Jessie Ray Montez is pictured presenting a $500 check from the lodge to the Midland College Girls Softball Team.

for a woman who has passed tends to be more stylized in design, and may use flowers like roses, chrysanthemums, and carnations. Shades that work well for a female arrangement include pink, lav ender, and yellow.

Though offering flowers after the death of a loved one is a very traditional act, the arrangement you provide does not need to feel stuffy or outdated. There are plenty of ways to modernize an ar rangement using contemporary styles, designs, and ideas. In fact, these arrange ments are often viewed as a form of tem porary modern art.

While flowers can be a beautiful way to honor a person who has passed, it is important to make sure that proper etiquette allows for such an arrangement to be delivered without causing offense.

For example, in some religions, floral ar rangements are not allowed. This in cludes in a house of worship for Orthodox Jews. In the Protestant faith, only one floral arrangement is permitted in the space, meaning that it is probably advisable not to send the flowers to the house of worship. When you understand the protocol for that particular religion, you can offer a kind gift without inadver tently offending anyone.

Contact us at 254-401-1302 or email youngsdaughtersfuneralhome@gmail.com for further insight, and we will be glad to assist you with your questions or con cerns regarding different religious tradi tions. You can find us online at www.YoungsDaughters.com.

Saturday, October 29 Camp Kubena

Vendors Wanted!

at the Cars & Guitars Car Show and Music Festival

teams compete for top awards

21st Annual SPJST LODGE 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-off

September

Our 21st Annual BBQ Cook-off was held Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24, 2022, with beautiful weekend weather. A free dance featuring Second Hand Rose kicked off Friday night, and delicious,

old-fashioned hamburgers were avail able. Saturday was the cook-off, turnin, judging, and awards. A silent auction was also held with great items and happy high-bid winners.

Thanks to Linda and Cristy for tak

ing pictures of our 21st Annual SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-off. Awards and pictures are also posted on our website www.taylorspjst.com. Thank you all for your support. See you next year!

2022 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-Off Results

Master Cook

1st - Twisted L BBQ #1

Sean Leschber

2nd - Serious Smoke

Syrissa Dominguez

3rd - Your Boring Friends

Norman Frey

Best Rig

Your Boring Friends

Norman Frey

Brisket

1st - Twisted L BBQ #1

Sean Leschber

2nd - Triple ERoy Elizondo

3rd - Serious Smoke

Syrissa Dominguez

4th - Resurrection Aviation

Robert Patnode

5th - BBQ Bandits

Leo Makovy

6th - Boss Doss #1

Jacob Doss

7th - Czexicans

Terry Skrhak

8th - Money Pit

Steve Vrabel

9th - Lonely Goats #2

Walter Peschke

10th - Jak Se Mas

\Mark Hluchan

Pork Ribs

1st - Smokin' Bohemians #1

Randy Skrhak

2nd - Twisted L BBQ #1

Sean Leschber

3rd - Lonely Goats #1

Brandon Peschke

4th - Coupland Kountry Klub #1

Wayne Ging

5th - Serious Smoke

Syrissa Dominguez

6th - Your Boring Friends

Norman Frey

7th - Boondocks #1

Matthew Kreidel

8th - Country Boys

Danny Filla

9th - CTBA Outlaws

Charlie Shir1ey

10th- Snake Snatchers

Adam JeZisek

Chicken

1st - Uncle Buck's BBQ

Kurt Taylor

2nd - Snake Snatchers

Adam JeZisek

3rd - Your Boring Friends

Norman Frey

4th - Boss Doss #1

Jacob Doss

5th - Under the Influence

Hank Smith

6th - Money Pit

Steve Vrabel

7th - El Briskato

Luis Guerra

8th - Jolly Q

Dusty Jolly

9th - Czexicans

Terry Skrhak

10th - Jak Se Mas

Mark Hluchan

Jackpot Beans

1st - Nazarene

Norm Ebeling

2nd - Smokin' Bohemians #2

Jeff Stork

3rd - Just Learn'n

rey Youngblood

4th - Kovar Kookers

Kyle Kovar

5th - Under the Influence

Hank Smith

6th - Snake Snatchers

Adam JeZisek

7th - Bohunk

Garet Ging

8th - Stokin

James Stokes

9th - Smoken

Carl Synatzske

10th - Hawg Knuckle BBQ

Thomas Ramirez

Jackpot Cook's Choice

1st - Resurrection Aviation

Robert Patnode

2nd - Twisted L

Sean Leschber

3rd - Kovar Kookers

Kyle Kovar

4th - Post Oak Cookers

Jamie Beran

5th - Kovar Kookers

Kyle Kovar

6th - Serious Smoke

Syrissa Dominguez

7th - Stokin

Jackpot

Boy'z

Master Cooks

Best Rig

Brisket Winners

Ribs Winners

Winners

Jackpot Beans Winners Jackpot Cook’s Choice Winners Jackpot Pork Butt Winners

2022 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-Off Scenes

2022 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor BBQ Cook-Off Scenes

Youth Christmas Ornament Contest

What is it?

Each year, SPJST sponsors a Christ mas ornament contest in the fall for youth members to showcase their cre ative ability.

Who can enter?

SPJST members from grades kinder garten through 12th grade, based on the member’s grade level in the current school year.

Contest Date

Christmas ornaments will be judged at each district’s fall event. Check with

your youth leader, District Youth Coun selor, or the Vestnik for your district’s 2022 fall event date, location, and contest registration time.

The Rules

a Each youth member may enter one ornament.

a Youth member must be present at the district meeting and during the award presentation to win.

a All ornaments must be homemade or purchased in a pre-assembled kit. No store-bought finished ornaments allowed.

a May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. Food is not appropriate. Styrofoam balls are acceptable.

a Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger.

a Entry will not display any alcohol, tobacco, or drug-related items.

Judging

The DYC will secure judges for the contest. Ornaments will be judged on:

Creative Ability..............45 points

Skill and Design .............35 points

Appearance and Neatness ..................20 points

Awards

Winners will receive ribbons. One winning ornament in each of the follow ing entrant categories will be selected:

Kindergarten through 2nd Grades

3rd through 5th Grades

6th through 8th Grades

9th through 12th Grades

The four winning ornaments from each district will be sent to the SPJST Home Office in Temple where they will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree in the Home Office lobby. The four winning ornaments from each district will receive a cer tificate of recognition. A picture of the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree will be featured on the front page of the Vest nik with the winners’ names.

SPJST Youth Section

The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny

P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo

Questions? Call 800-727-7578

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor (listed on page 2), State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District Six youth to host Christmas ornament contest at SPJST anniversary celebration

Hey, District Six Youth and Parents! Get excited! Our district will be at tending and celebrating SPJST’s 125th anniversary at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange on Saturday, October 15, 2022. This will also be our District Six fall fun day!

We are encouraging all District Six youth to participate in a Christmas orna ment contest. Registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. at Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall that is located at TCHCC. Velehrad Hall is the famous building that District Six do

nated to TCHCC in 2017. Following judging, we will present awards at the SPJST Tent at 1:45 p.m. right before the kolache eating contest. Complete contest rules can be found in the SPJST Youth Club Handbook which is avail able online at spjst.org.

If you have questions or need more information, please give me a call at 979-543-7120.

Plan to come on out to La Grange and spend the day celebrating SPJST’s proud heritage! See you then!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela

District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

State Queen Visits Caldwell For Kolache Festival

Dear Vestnik Readers,

Greetings from your State Queen! I am reporting back on our State Royalty trip to the Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas, in September.

The entire State Royalty court attended that day, and we participated in many fun activities while we were there. One of the activities we participated in was assisting with the kolache eating contest. It was very entertaining to watch people stuff themselves with kolaches for a prize!

We also spoke to people and handed out bro chures at the car show that was held that same day to advertise the upcoming Cars & Guitars car show and music festival that will be held at Camp Kubena on October 29. There were many various types of cars at the Caldwell car show from vintage cars from the 50’s to extremely powerful sports cars.

Finally, we were able to meet the very friendly Kolache Festival Queen. Then, we fin ished the afternoon with the judging of the ko lache baking contest, and afterwards, we had a great time dancing the polka, two-step, and waltz while the band played. It was so fun!

Speaking of friendly, the town of Caldwell is very hospitable and heavily embraces its Czech heritage. I would definitely recommend attending the Kolache Festival next year. I hope I will visit Caldwell again some time soon!

Fraternally, Brooke Bacak

2022-2023 State Queen

Lodge 47, Seaton youth ready for Halloween, candy

Dear Vestnik Readers,

I cannot wait for Halloween. I hope I will get a lot of candy because I need as much candy as I can get. This year, we

Megan Pflughaupt of Lodge 88, Houston named “Princess for the day” at 59th annual sts. cyril & methodius slavic heritage festival

got brand new Halloween decorations, which I am excited about because I never thought our house looked spooky enough. I have noticed that every morn ing it is starting to get colder and colder which shows that we are about to get into the winter season.

School’s been going well, and I am enjoying it. In reading, we are talking about the Renaissance ages and how people painted, sculpted, and lived.

Recently, I ran for student council and STEM ambassador. Unfortunately, I lost both - the student council by one vote, and I do not know how many for STEM ambassador. My friend won STEM ambassador though.

I do not think you know this yet, but I am in orchestra at school. The instru ment I play is the cello. Today, we learned how to play a new song, which is “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.”

On Sunday, October 2, we had our monthly SPJST meeting. We did the word search and the Vestnik project, both for SPJST’s 125th anniversary so we could get entered in a contest for sev eral Czech-themed prizes. At the meet ing, we talked about the SPJST District

Congratulations to Megan Pflughaupt

Slavic

Houston, Texas

Sun

repre-

Two fall fun day at our hall. They told us that if we brought a friend this year, we would get money because they are trying to find new people to get into the youth club. We also talked a little bit about our Christmas party. Enjoy the rest of your month.

Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth ready for trick-or-treat

Dear Vestnik Readers,

I have started soccer. It’s fun. I have got zero goals so far this year. I have got cool teammates. I’m really good at soc cer. My teammates like to pass to me. I play midfield. I’m really fast.

I have a little puppy. She’s funny and cute, and her name is Lily. I also have another dog. Her name is Angel. She’s pretty cute. She turned 13 last month.

My school is a STEM school. Halloween is coming. It’s going to be fun. Trick-or-treat! Haha. One more time: Trick-or-treat. I hope I get 500 pieces of candy. I already have my Hal loween decorations up.

Andrew Ordogne, age 7 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth enjoys new school year

School is off to a good start, I really like my teachers, and we have art class this year. We had a spaghetti lunch for Grandparents Day, and it was really good . . . spaghetti is my favorite.

I got to help sell tickets for the bucket drawing during our lodge’s Extrava ganza.

Sydney Bilbrey, age 9 —SPJST—

District One Youth participate in BCYF Parade

Youth from Lodges 9, Snook and 17, New Tabor rode in the Burleson County Youth Fair Parade on Saturday, September 17, 2022. LEFT PHOTO: 2022 State King J.Beaux Hruska (9) and District One Queen Jada Parks (17) are driven by District One Director Donnie Victorick. They are pictured with District One Youth Counselor Hannah Kovar. RIGHT PHOTO: District One youth are ready to ride in the parade on the SPJST Float. The entry received a first place award.

Lodge 81, Needville youth attend Fort bend county fair opening day

Dear Readers,

Friday was the Fort Bend County Fair opening day. We got off from school. We went to the rodeo and played field day. My sisters, Ruby and Zoey, came, too. We met up with my cousins, Tripp and Nate. I also saw Myles Mikulec there from

Lodge 81. I didn’t win any races, but I had a fun time. There was also a carnival, and I won a stuffed puppy.

Amber Jones, age 8

—SPJST—

A District One Director B A Supports SPJST Youth at BCYF B

At the 2022 Burleson County Youth Fair Auction, District One Director Donnie Victorick purchased pecan brittle made by 2022-2023 SPJST State King J.Beaux Hruska and broilers raised by SPJST State Duke Jace Hruska. J.Beaux and Jace are members of Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club. Director Victorick also pur chased the rabbits raised by District One Queen Jada Parks, who is a member of Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club.

Kennedi Withem is pictured with her reserve champion swine. Kennedi is a member of Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club.

Lodge 30, Taiton youth inducted into National Honor Society

Dear Vestnik Readers,

On September 14, 2022, I was in ducted into the National Honor Society. It was an honor to receive this amazing award along with my fellow friends. My hard work and determination paid off and was an amazing feeling that I will never forget!

Sincerely, Bethany Baker, age 16

Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club welcomes new members

Lodge 81, Needville would like to tell you about our newest members — Nathan Hargraves and Zoey Jones. My sister and cousin have been coming since they were babies, but now they are officially in the youth club now that they are in kindergarten. I am happy to be able to have them come to camp with me next summer.

Ruby Jones, age 7

Supporting the active SPJST youth is something Director Victorick has done for many years. “I feel it is im portant to support the future leaders and help them grow their college fund to further their education,” he says.

Jace Hruska J. Beaux Hruska Jada Parks

Kennedi Withem

2022 Youth Club Member Update - Merit Points and Meeting Attendance

Third Quarter Merit Points and Meeting Attendance

The totals below in the column labeled “Pts” are merit points earned in the Janu ary to August 2022 youth year. Please see “What is the Merit Point System?” for complete information about the contest.

The number in the column labeled “Mtgs” is the number of meetings each youth club member has attended from January to August 2022. Please see “What is an Active Youth Member?” below to determine number of meetings needed to participate in youth activities.

What is the Merit Point System?

Youth club members earn merit points for participating in SPJST lodge, district, and state activities. At the end of the youth year, points are totaled and the youth with the highest points in the youth club receive cash awards.

Contest Dates

The Merit Point Contest begins on Sep tember 1 of each year and concludes on August 31. Only activities meriting points during that time period may be included in the contest. Note: The current youth year is January 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022.

Divisions

The grade of the youth in the current school year will be the recognized division in the Merit Point Contest.

Merit Point Contest Divisions

Junior - Kindergarten through 5th Grade Senior - 6th Grade through 12th Grade

The Rules

The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for keeping track of the merit points for each active member of the youth club. The points are to be sent to the State Fraternal Director on the Quarterly and Merit Point Reports each quarter. Youth club members are also en couraged to keep up with their points and turn them in to the youth leader on a quarterly basis. This system helps both the youth leader and the youth member keep better records of youth participation.

Current, official Quarterly and Merit Point Reports, available from the State Fraternal Director, may only be used in the Merit Point Contest.

The Quarterly and Merit Point Reports sent to the State Fraternal Director by the youth leader will be kept on file for at least six months following the conclu sion of the contest.

Merit points are earned for only those activities listed under Youth Point Values. An activity can only earn points in one category on the point sheet.

When in doubt about any activity earn ing points, contact the State Fraternal Di rector prior to the conclusion of the contest.

Everyone will be subject to the same rules in every contest. Failure to comply with any rule shall mean immediate with drawal.

Merit Point Awards

Awards are presented on the district and state levels in the junior and senior merit point contests. At each District YAD, the Home Office presents first through third place awards to top qualifying junior and senior youth club members. The top junior and senior youth club members with the most points in each district will receive awards. In the event of a tie, all who tied for first through third places will receive the award. A youth may only receive the state award once in the respective contest division. State Junior and State Senior awards are presented at State YAD.

District Junior and District Senior Point Awards

First Place $30

Second Place $25

Third Place $20

State Junior and State Senior Point Awards

First Place $30 and Plaque

What is an Active Youth Member?

A youth with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the year that he/she will be entering kinder garten. To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings at his/her home youth club during the year; however, youth may attend a maximum of two adult lodge meetings; or another lodge’s youth club meeting if either their youth club is not meeting or they need to make up meetings. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youth may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent.

The SPJST youth year begins Sep tember 1 and ends August 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school. Note: The current youth year is January 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022.

The grade of the youth on September 1 of the current school year will be the rec ognized entrant category in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.).

Exceptions will be approved by the Vice President of Communications and State Fraternal Director.

Dist District Number

Ldg Lodge Number Name Youth club member

Pts Merit points earned Jan. to Aug. 2022

Mtgs Youth club meetings attended Jan. to Aug.

Dist Ldg Name Pts Mtgs

1 9 Green, Joshua 15 2

1 9 Hruska, J. Beaux 61 3

1 9 Hruska, Jase 70 4

1 9 Kienow, Dakota 5 1

1 9 Kienow, Shane 20 3

1 9 Lauderdale, Jade 69 6

1 9 Lauderdale, Zane 77 7

1 9 Moltzer, Poet 12 1

1 9 Nicks, Courtlyn 43 3

1 9 Paul, Charlotte 91 5

1 9 Sebesta, Hagan 61 6

1 9 See, Caleb 90 7

1 9 See, William 44 4

1 9 See, Wesley 42 4

1 9 Tates, Tatiana 40 3

1 9 Weaver, Jensen 25 2

1 9 Weaver, Kallen 25 2

1 9 Webb, Audrey 3 0

1 17 Bammel, Madelynn 98 8

1 17 Charanza, Cameron 54 6

1 17 Charanza, Cohen 41 5

1 17 Chmelar, Brylee 66 6

1 17 Chmelar, Taylor 74 7

1 17 Dowell, Maylee 96 7

1 17 Dowell, Millison 91 7

1 17 Dowell, Thatcher 91 7

1 17 Johnson, Kole 81 5

1 17 Johnson, Luke 81 5

1 17 Kellum, Ashlyn 38 5

1 17 Kocurek, Bailen 108 8

1 17 Kocurek, Marley 110 8

1 17 Lloyd, Deni 48 5

1 17 Lloyd, Jackson 61 6

1 17 Lloyd, Rylie 61 6

1 17 Loehr, Emma 13 2

1 17 Lopez, Abby 59 5

1 17 Lopez, Easton 59 5

1 17 McCuller, Cobey 16 1

1 17 Narro, Macy 71 6

1 17 Parker, Carson 116 8

1 17 Parker, Jaycee 106 8

1 17 Parks, Jada 83 6

1 17 Plachy, Kamden 60 4

1 17 Plachy, Kyren 106 8

1 17 Satsky, Delaney 14 1

1 17 Satsky, Natalie 19 1

1 17 Starmer, Channing 82 7

1 17 Starmer, Collins 82 8

1 17 Story, Andrea 98 6

1 17 Story, Ryan 88 5

1 17 Supak, Emmy 76 8

1 17 Supak, Lila 81 8

1 186 Brinkman, Marina 35 5

1 186 Coker, Ciara 52 6

1 186 Enrique, III, Jessie 49 5

1 186 Pineda, Patsy 75 7

1 186 Ramon, Keith 32 6

2 20 Braden, Kenna 54 6

2 20 Daulton, Gabriel 49 6

2 20 David,Maxx 58 6

2 20 Elwood, Caraline 47 6

2 20 Elwood, Cooper 52 6

2 20 Goodman, Sebastian 60 6

2 20 Henley, Braxton 52 6

2 20 Marshall, Aubrey 52 6

2 20 Marshall, Sterling 35 6

2 20 Teague, Collin 37 6

2 20 Teague, James 37 6

2 47 Bartek, Camdon 65 5

2 47 Bartek, Everhett 83 7

2 47 Bilbrey, Sydney 87 7

2 47 Bilbrey, Tyson 15 0

2 47 Burt, Jayten 44 4

2 47 Carter, Dawsen 46 4

2 47 Carter, Jaysen 44 4

2 47 Erskine, Carson 12 2

2 47 Federle, Rebecca 18 1

2 47 Galler, Fiona 38 2

2 47 Hoelscher, Jennifer 47 4

2 47 Hoelscher, Joseph 31 2

2 47 Koslovsky, Tessa 38 3

2 47 Kristinek, Gauge 5 0

2 47 Kristinek, Riley 10 1

2 47 Marek, Jackson 5 1

2 47 Martinez, Kal-El 87 7

2 47 Martinez, Seth 83 7

2 47 Martinez, Tristan 91 7

2 47 Ordogne, Andrew 92 7

2 47 Ordogne, Travis 92 7

2 47 Ranly, Elisa 30 4

2 47 Ranly, Ian 36 5

2 47 Regan, Emma 67 5

2 47 Skrabanek, Kyler 8 0

2 47 Stock, Tamryn 41 5

2 47 Young, Kayla 35 4

2 47 Young, Kelsea 35 4

2 47 Young, Valora 35 4

2 47 Young, Zaydriana 35 4

2 48 Bosley, Sarah 30 6

2 48 Miksch, Della 73 8

2 48 Newsom, Brooke 22 4

2 48 Newsom, Makayla 86 8

2 48 Poldrack, Tatiana 68 7

2 48 Reyna, Jayden 17 3

2 182 Beckendorf, Bailee 74 6

2 182 Beckendorf, Paetyn 67 6

2 182 Beckendorf, Tynlee 69 6

2 187 McCarthy, Luke 70 8

2 187 McCarthy, Mathieu 78 8

2 187 Meyer, Alexis 23 3

2 187 Meyer, Kadnce 64 7

2 187 Meyer, Karter 60 7

2 187 Meyer, Kember 64 7

3 6 Dobecka, Aubrianna 76 8

3 6 Dobecka, Jackson 32 7

3 6 Dobecka, Quinlan 70 6

3 25 Dvorak, Misty 33 5

3 25 Henson, Beau 13 2

3 25 Henson, Clark 13 2

3 25 Henson, Winnie 13 2

3 25 Holland, June 84 8

3 25 Holland, Luke 79 8

3 25 Holland, Madison 89 8

3 25 Holland, Maison 56 8

3 25 Jurik, Chad 42 6

3 25 Oliver, Layne 89 8

3 25 Oliver, Morgan 89 8

3 25 Oliver, Paige 42 5

3 25 Oliver, Tori 89 8

3 25 Ryan, Kaylnn 81 8

3 25 Sullivan, Preston 76 8

3 25 Wyatt, Garrett 79 8

3 84 Ruzicka, Megan 60 6

3 84 Ruzicka, Ryan 53 6

3 84 Tucker, Josh 65 6

3 84 Tucker, Kalyne 61 6

3 84 Tucker, Kendall 56 6

3 154 Burcie, Gentry 2 0

3 154 Burcie, McKenzie 80 8

3 154 Jones, Holly 89 8

3 154 Jones, Macy 21 3

3 154 Jones, Miles 91 8

3 154 Sanders, Audrey 28 5

3 154 Suges, Steven 33 6

3 154 Suges, Victoria 33 6

4 49 Schwertner, Grace 40 76

4 49 Schwertner, Olivia 41 6

4 49 Schwertner, Colt 33 5

4 49 Schwertner, Bella 41 6

4 49 Schwertner, Tracy 30 4

4 49 Wood, Cotton 57 6

4 49 Wood, Hunter 57 6

4 49 Wood, Tanner 57 6

4 160 Craddock, Brenson 47 8

4 160 Craddock, Carson 47 8

4 160 Craddock, Hayden 42 7

4 160 Gallant, Bree 42 7

4 160 Jansa, Caitlynn 60 8

4 160 Jansa, Nolan 60 8

4 160 Miller, Marley 47 8

4 160 Schwartz, Parker 49 8

4 160 Schwartz, Sterling 55 8

4 215 Williams, Addee 15 3

5 81 Brown, Addison 101 8

5 81 Dostal, Brady 27 5

5 81 Dostal, Elizabeth 58 5

5 81 Hargraves, Tripp 104 8

5 81 Hargraves, Nathan 30 2

5 81 Jones, Amber 109 8

5 81 Jones, Ruby 105 8

5 81 Jones, Zoey 32 2

5 81 Kelly, Emmett 15 2

5 81 Mikulec, Dayton 47 5

5 81 Mikulec, Miles 47 5

5 81 Mikulec, Rylie 49 5

5 81 Nesvadba, Bryce 17 3

5 81 Nesvadba, Brylie 27 5

5 81 Parker, Cheyenne 49 5

5 81 Parker, Kinsley 44 5

Parker, Tyler 39

81 Stavinoha, Maxx 83

88 Godwin, Nancy 39 4

88 Guerrero, Anahi 5 0

88 Guerrero, Juan 5 0

88 Guerrero, Sergio 5 0

88 Pflughaupt, Evan 92 7

88 Pflughaupt, Megan 92 7

142 Butera, Embry 17 2

142 Butera, Ryder 36 2

142 Coleman, Zachary 17 3

142 Coleman, Zoe 17 3

142 Comberrel, Brielle 39 2

142 Hermis, Aiden 22 4

142 Lerner, Jaydan 15 3

142 Lerner, Jonathan 15 3

30 Bacak, Brett 105 7

30 Bacak, Brooke 112 7

30 Baker, Bethany 120 8

30 Bubela, Grant 119 8

30 Garrett, Abigail 109 8

30 Garrett, Ella 108 8

30 Garrett, Millie Jo 108 8

30 Janssen, Case 109 8

30 Korenek, Faith 24 4

30 Kresta, Emily 52 8

30 Kresta, Lauren 52 8

30 Lange, Grady 114 8

30 Riha, Hudson 109 8

30 Riha, Simone 89 8

30 Riha, Vanessa 91 8

40 Garcia, NayEli 66 8

40 Garcia, Noah 59 8

40 Gonzalez, Aiyana 15 3

40 Gonzalez, Itzel 40 8

40 Gutierrez, Jason 40 8

40 Manrriquez, Claire 40 8

40 Manrriquez, Maysen 50 8

40 Manrriquez, Saydee 40 8

40 Manrriquez, Taylor 10 2

40 Manzano, Adryanna 40 8

40 Manzano, Angelica 50 8

79 Craig, Slade 37 6

79 Craig, Sloan 37 6

79 Rebecek, Jacob 52 7

79 Rebecek, Marcus 52 7

79 Rew, Brandon 31 4

79 Urbanovsky, Annika 42 6

79 Urbanovsky, Sarah 37 6

107 Coppola, Annabelle 9 1

107 Coppola, Olivia 9 1

107 Hastings, Aubree 54 8

107 Lynn, Christian 53 8

107 Petett, Caitlyn 67 8

107 Pruski, Colt 89 8

107 Tholkes, Bohden 37 7

185 Brown, Tyler 5 0

185 Cabrera, Camila 56 7

185 Gribble, Ben 53 5

185 Gribble, Michael 54 5

185 Grier, Fischer 5 2

185 Haag, Katherine 49 6

185 Haag, Sydney 51 6

185 Howard, Lilyanna 67 8

185 Kitchen, Madeline 35 3

185 Kitchen, Rileigh 38 3

185 Kitchen, Skeet 34 3

185 Lago, Harrison 46 4

185 Lago, Hudson 44 4

185 McCoy, Steel 66 8

185 Mills, Garrett 53 7

7 185 Mills, Gatlin 53 7

185 Mills, Payton 41 6

185 O'Gorman, Madeline 15 3

185 O'Gorman, Mary 42 5

185 Ohnheiser, Megan 82

185 Smith, Tate

5

185 Sosa, Knox 19 3

185 Stroobandt, Addison 22

185 Stroobandt, Jack 22 4

185 Velasquez, Anabella 46 8

185 Velasquez, Mallory 45 8

185 Velasquez, Shaylee 46 8

202 Fair, Jenna 68 7

202 Fair, Kayla 61 7

202 Poppe, Luke 60 7

202 Poppe, Makenna 69 7

202 Valdez, Diego 57 7

202 Zielonka, Camdan 10 2

202 Zielonka, Chloe 10 2

2022 SPJST Youth Clubs’ Third Quarter Report

July • August

District One Total Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement

Snook 17 $34

New Tabor 56 $112

District One Average Attendance - 37

District Two

Granger 22 $44

Seaton 14 $28

Beyersville 7 $14

Round Rock 10 $20

District Two Average Attendance - 27

District Three

Cottonwood 4 0*

Ennis 28 $56

Fort Worth 11 $22

District Three Average Attendance - 22

District Four

Rowena 16 $32

San Angelo 18 $36

District Four Average Attendance - 17

District Five

Needville 31 $62

Houston 2 $4

District Four Average Attendance - 17

District Six

Taiton 28 $56

El Campo-Hillje 20 $40

District Six Average Attendance - 24

District Seven

Christi 13 $26

Floresville 12 $24

New Braunfels 29 $58

Jourdanton 10 $20

District Seven Average Attendance - 32

State Quarter Average Attendance - 174

A Tribute to Ann Paruzinski; 45 Years of SPJST Home

Ann Marie Paruzinski, age 69, of Belton, Texas, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 4 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton with Father Sang offici ating. Burial was in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Cy clone following the Mass. A time of visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary recited at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oc tober 3 at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton.

Ann Marie was born on March 15, 1953, to John J. and Anna Maria (Matl) Paruzinski in Fort Hood. She loved her family and friends, especially her best friend and “adopted sister,” Sharon Moore (who preceded her in death in August 2021). Ann Marie loved going shopping, eating out, going to University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Crusader football games, and watching television. She graduated from UMHB. She was a legal secretary and a mortgage loan processor at SPJST Home Office in Temple for 45 years. Ann Marie loved animals and always had a dog or cat. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Belton and SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point.

Ann Marie was preceded in death by her parents.

Those left to honor and cherish her memories are brother John J. Paruzinski Jr. and wife Charlotte; brother Jerry Paruzinski and wife Andrea; nephews John, James, and Joseph Paruzinski; niece Elizabeth Paruzinski; greatnephew Harrison Paruzinski; and great-niece Chasity Pa ruzinski.

May our departed SPJST sister rest in eternal peace.

Podpora

Lidskost

Brazos Valley CHS Czech Heritage Celebration set for October 22

Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Soci ety (BVCHS) will hold its annual Czech Heritage Month Celebration on Sat urday, October 22, 2022, with a dinner and dance. The celebration begins with dinner being served starting at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 600 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas. Cost of the meal and dance will be $15. Reservations for the catered dinner are required. The Lost Cause Band of Columbus will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. for your favorite polka, waltz, and two-step dancing. Dance only admission is $10 per person. Please note that no alcohol will be allowed on the premises. Everyone is invited to come celebrate with us.

For more information or RSVP meal reservations by October 15, contact Marie Dulak at 979-324-7871 or mdu lak52@gmail.com.

Marie Dulak BVCHS President —SPJST—

Czechoslovakian Cookies

Spicy bar cookies with a nice crunch of pecans plus the sweetness of a jam fill ing.

Source: allrecipes.com

Servings: 12 Yield: 2 dozen

1 cup butter

1 cup white sugar

2 egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup strawberry jam

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Grease one 8-inch square baking dish.

Cream the butter until soft and fluffy.

Add the white sugar gradually, until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolks.

Sift the cardamom, allspice, and flour together. Gradually add it to the butter mixture and stir to combine well. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Spoon 1/2 of the dough into the pre pared pan, spreading evenly. Top with strawberry jam and cover with the re maining dough.

Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour or until lightly browned. Cool then cut into 1 1/2 inch sized squares.

—SPJST—

SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek repre sented SPJST Home Office at the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slavic Heritage Festival on Sunday, September 25, 2022, in Houston. ABOVE: Pic tured are, from left, James Ermis of Lodge 232, Houston Midtown, Czech Center Museum Houston Director Carolyn F. Beseda of Lodge 88, Houston, and President/CEO Vanicek. RIGHT: President/CEO Vanicek, right, with Consul Gen eral of Republic of Poland Robert Rusiecki.

Texas Czech Genealogical Society

Czech Culture Calendar

Tuesday thru Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Gene alogy Center (CHMGC), 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for those 60 or older, and $2 for kids 12 and under. Czech Films: Held the second Tuesdays of the month - at the Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Bel ton: Matinee at 3 p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the conces sion window. Imported Czech beer, wine available. Every First and Third Tues day Evenings: Tarok Parties—All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal are award-winning tournament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help experienced players in crease their skill. For Museum infor-

mation: tours, happenings, and activ ities, call CHMGC 254-899-2935 (can leave a message); email czechheritage museum@gmail.com; find them on Facebook; or visit the website https://czechheritagemuseum.org.

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 liberty and democracy in America. Beginner Czech Lessons: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Conversational Czech hourSaturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Bring a friend or neighbor and come practice your Czech! Not a member? Join today for early ac cess to concerts, movie nights, lectures, and events at CCMH as well as free

Czech language lessons and monthly membership socials. For information, call 713-528-2060; or visit czechcenter.org.

October 15

SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration— at TCHCC, 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, Texas. 10 a.m. - gates open, 10:30 - opening ceremony. Event includes: activities for all ages; demonstra tions; music; founders’ tribute; cornhole tourney; kolache eating contest; fish pond; food/drinks available; and much more! SPJST 125th anniversary prize drawing - 125 prizes! Call SPJST Foun dation President Brian Vanicek for ticket purchase information. Visit spjst.org for more information or call 800-727-7578. See full details on pages 4 and 11 of this week’s Vestnik.

SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Monday at 5 p.m., unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org. Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for non-profit organ ization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org.

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.

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 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 dataped@sbcglo bal.net.

Saturday, October 15—Market Day

Saturday, October 22—Urban reunion

Sunday, November 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, December 2—Decorate hall for Christmas Sunday, December 4—Meeting 2 p.m. and Christmas party

Saturday, December 10—Sykora Ford Christmas party

Sunday, December 11—Straten Christmas Saturday, December 17—Brennan Christmas Sunday, January 8, 2023—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6)

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, Au gust, and November at 12 p.m. at Oakridge Smoke house Restaurant, Schulenburg. For information, contact Carolyn 979-247-4168.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1)

Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Hall Rental Infor mation: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednes day 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 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 infor mation, contact Ricky Ford 979-884-1451.

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 254-7213902.

Friday, October 14—Texas Neon Ramblers Friday, October 21—The Other Band Friday, October 28—Robert Lawhorn and Triple Threat

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 Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For youth club in formation, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979-5437120.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6)

Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Grapevine Cafe, 110 Med ical Drive, Suite 102, Victoria. For information, contact President Mark Lester 361-212-1143; or Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-676-7561.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4)

Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Infor mation: 325-442-4841 - Beverly Teplicek. Lodge Meet ings: Held quarterly - first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the hall. Call Laura Pospichal for information 325-365-6485. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Becky Wood for infor mation 325-656-0029.

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 54, WEST (3)

Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and No vember, and the second Friday in September at St. Jo seph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West, 7 p.m. For information, call Freddie Kaluza 254-709-2303.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6)

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1)

Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Hall Rental Infor mation: 979-272-3440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For in formation, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-2184931.

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 .

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2)

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental In formation: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meet ings: 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 Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Brita Goodman for information 254-541-5344.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6)

Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg (located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia). Lodge Meet ings: 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 24, CYCLONE - FLAG HALL (2)

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. Hall Rental Infor mation: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Mad dux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

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. fol lowed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, place, and more information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-3372284.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, Sep tember, and December at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard. Call Secretary Helen Kelner 281-3422624 for information.

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 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; mrdudemann@yahoo.com.

Saturday, October 15—Justin Hewitt Band Saturday, October 29—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 12—Dustin Terral Band Saturday, November 19—Steve Dansby Band Saturday, November 26—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, December 10—Joe Parker Band Saturday, December 17—Nolan Pick Band

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/Donna; or 512-5812672/Dana. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512332-6758/Alfred.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. For in formation, call President Wade O’Shields 979-2183527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

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 Sun day of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meet ings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of February, May, Au gust, and November at 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port La vaca. For information, call 361-746-4464; or email dan marysitka@yahoo.com.

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: 254-985-2548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. Lodge Meetings: 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.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2)

Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Hall Bookings/Rent als: Call Kim Ogden 512-739-9324 or email SPJST48@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Mon day of each month at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held at Taylor Animal Shelter on Saturday morning. For date/time and information, contact Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226; mrn81978@gmail.com.

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 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 67, SCHULENBURG (1)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at Oakridge Smoke house Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. For meeting date/time, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7)

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served; meeting follows. Visitors 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 361-5636779.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2)

Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly on the second Tues day of the months of January, March, May, July, Sep tember, and November at “The Hall” (formerly SPJST Lodge 80 Hall), 12141 East FM 2268. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Watch the Věstník for changes in dates or times. Bingo returns September 1. For information, call 254-760-6427.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5)

February 3, 2023—Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society Soup Supper, 4 to 8 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street in Needville. Hall Man ager/Bookings/Rentals: Marion Morales 281-650-4466.

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; meal at 12 noon. For information, email bradley@needvilleinsurance.com. Youth Club Meet ings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. For information, email Youth Leader Kristen Jones jo neskb06@hotmail.com.

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 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 254-773-2363; kacirlaw@sbcglobal.net.

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 713869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Dances are held 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. For infor mation, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 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. *Introductory pricing. Bingo: Every Thursday evening; games start at 7 p.m. License No. 17407503501. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday, 2 p.m. at the hall; unch served at 1 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month at the hall at 1 p.m. (one hour prior to adult lodge meeting). For youth club information, contact Youth Leader Sarah Itz 713-303-8845.

Saturday, December 31—Fab 5, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5)

Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762

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 97, PLACEDO (6)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly on Mondays; the re maining meeting date: September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Grapevine Cafe, 110 Medical Drive, Suite 102, Vic toria. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7)

Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Hall Rental In formation: 830-393-2600/Roxy. Lodge Meetings: Sec ond 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 117, ROBSTOWN (7)

Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, Sep tember, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7)

Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135.

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 information, call Lonnie 979-922-1553.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memo rial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. December meeting is held at Tony’s Restaurant; free meal for members. For information, contact Bernice Stolarski 713-459-7274; bbstol@sbcglobal.net.

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 Houston in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For infor mation, contact Lodge142 President Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held at the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetingsunless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-560-5377.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly on the second Sunday at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. For information contact Melissa Zielonka 979-618-1890.

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 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 817-7312580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. For meeting location, 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 155, AUSTIN (2)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For dates time, and lo cation, 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 meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-7637245; 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 infor mation, contact Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325234-5879.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5)

Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings to be announced in the Vestnik. For information or questions, call Jerry Dressler 512-551-9009.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2)

Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. 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 Meeting, 6:15 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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 180, BURLESON (3)

Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Please call for meeting location 817-905-2097 or 972268-0022.

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 214-876-9029; amp0404@yahoo.com.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD meeting room. For information, contact Secretary Terry Steven son 361-772-0046; terrywstevenson@gmail.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 meeting time/location, contact Youth Leader Jessica McCoy 979-777-8215; jmccoy@pta.com.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1)

Lodge Meetings: For information, contact Victor Men dez 512-743-8297; or vmendez@kmc.net.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2)

Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place in Round Rock. Hall Rental Information: Call Rubie Volek 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertain ment 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 information, call Jennifer McCarthy 512-565-9156.

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 979-7771426.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. Watch for meeting an nouncement in the Vestnik. For information, call George Scogin 936-875-2867.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. 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 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 Michael D. Hosch 254-913-0273.

LODGE 201

BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. For infor mation, call Jenell 979-357-2181.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7)

Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the first Sunday 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 Avenue, Jourdan ton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830-281-8246. Youth Club Meetings: Youth attend quarterly adult lodge meetings and interim monthly meetings held the second Sunday of the month. Time and location TBD monthly. For information, contact Youth Leader Regina House 830-570-2046.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4)

Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Kotulek 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 information, contact Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 12 noon, at Corner Bakery Cafe, 655 Sunland Park Drive in El Paso. For questions, call President Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. For meeting location information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325333-4089.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2)

Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, sec ond Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831 or Secretary David Nauert 254-534-0809.

LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7)

Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494. —SPJST—

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SPJST Publications

At its first convention in June 1897, SPJST voted to publish its own organ. The first edition of Slovanska Jednota. was dated September 1, 1897. Slovanska Jednota lasted about 10 months. Later, SPJST found it more practical to have news of and about SPJST in cluded within already existing publications:

Obzor Hospodarsky - SPJST news first appeared in issue dated July 1, 1899, Editor Frank Lidiak.

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Obzor (a simple namechange) - served as the offi cial organ printed exclusively for and about SPJST until September 1912, after the Sixth SPJST Convention in Granger. SPJST voted to once again have its own publication. The first issue of the new official organ Vestnik S.P.J.S.T. was published, dated November 1, 1912, Editor Frank Fabian.

Source: A History of the SPJST - A Texas Chronicle 1897-1980 ~ Nick A. Morris

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