SPJST YOUTH SECTION

District Five youth enjoy grand slam night at Space Cowboys game

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Dear Readers, Rain did not stop SPJST District Five youth from having a good time at Constellation Field in Sugar Land, Texas, on Saturday, May 13, 2023. This game was amazing.

Several members arrived when the gates opened to get a free Peña Astros jersey which came in handy to keep the littles warm after getting wet in the rain. We sat in the picnic area so each seat had access to a table. The table was handy when each member redeemed their $15 voucher for a wonderful dinner. I personally enjoyed their barbecue nachos. I also made sure to purchase my girls some Cracker Jacks to enjoy as a dessert. They enjoyed hearing about Cracker Jacks in the seventh inning stretch song, “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” song.

Take

me

out to the ball game,

Take me out with the crowd; Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, I don't care if I never get back.

Let me root, root, root for the home team, If they don't win, it's a shame. For it's one, two, three strikes, you're out, At the old ball game.

We also were able to cheer on the Space Cowboys when they hit a grand slam!

The night – despite the rain – was itself a grand slam!

Kristen Jones District Five Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth earns academic excellence award

Dear Vestnik Readers,

On Monday, May 22, 2023, I received an academic excellence award at our school awards ceremony. It was a great honor to receive this award, and all of my hard work and dedication paid off!

Sincerely,

Bethany Baker, age 16 —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton youth excited about summer, junior high, new puppy

Dear Vestnik Readers,

It is summer break! I am so glad school is out for the summer. I can’t wait to go swimming and to the beach. I also have a lot of camps to go to. I am also never going back to elementary school! I am so excited for junior high!

Sunday was our SPJST Lodge 47 picnic. It was a success! There was a polka band, country store (spin-thewheel), chicken, sausage, potato salad, and coleslaw. I had fun.

We just got a new puppy. Her name is Bailey. She is extremely cute. She is also very playful.

Hope you have a great summer!

Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 11 —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville presents summertime Family Trivia Nights

Tease your brain, have good family fun, and win cash prizes this summer at SPJST Lodge 81, Needville Hall! Lodge 81 presents Family Trivia Nights on

Lodge 17, New Tabor youth club congratulates Carson and ashlyn!

Congratulations to Carson Parker and Ashlyn Kellum on your graduation from Caldwell High School. It has been an honor to watch you grow up in the New Tabor Youth Club. Thanks for being wonderful role models for our younger members. Wishing you much success in the future. ~ Much love, Mrs. Holly Youth Leader

Grab dinner at the food truck. Eat inside while you play or watch. Drinks and snacks will be on sale inside the hall. Cost is $25 per team - six players maxschool-age children count (preK and under are free of charge).

Come on out for a fun, family time!

Fraternally, Kristen Jones —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas youth keeping busy with projects

Dear Readers,

The youth of Lodge 84, Dallas continue to meet with Youth Leader Lynda Novak to keep caught up with everything going on through the youth program.

At the last meeting, Youth Leader Lynda reminded us that camp registration is online and to be sure and sign up before the deadline if we plan to attend. She instructed us on the registration procedure and events that will be taking place at the State Youth Showcase to be held on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 in Temple. The registration deadline for all creative arts projects, talents, and royalty is June 30. Lynda then reminded us about submitting our monthly caring challenges, state quarterly project (Paws for a Cause) for April through June, and Back to School Supply Drive (state quarterly project for July through September). That is a lot to keep us busy. She said she hopes to see us all in Temple in July! I hope to see you in Temple, too!

Fraternally,

Josh Tucker, age 13 —SPJST—

48, Beyersville Youth Club delivers sweet treats to SPJST Assisted Living Residents

Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club had a surprise delivery of Tiff’s Treats cookies for all the mothers in the SPJST Senior

Center and SPJST Assisted Living Center in Taylor. —Michelle Newsom, Youth Leader

Congratulations, Cotton Wood of Lodge 49, Rowena!

Cotton Wood was presented with a perfect attendance award for his entire elementary career—kindergarten through sixth grade. Cotton attended Miles Elementary since he was five years old without missing a single day of school. The school presented him with a set of Apple AirPods. Cotton also won the President’s Award for Educational Achievement. He is a member of Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club.

Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club joins hands with star ranch community for helping hands home

—Jennifer McCarthy, Youth Coordinator

Lodge 187, Round Rock Youth Club joined hands with Star Ranch Community and delivered some needed items to Helping Hands Children’s Home. Members collected items for babies and toddlers along with new teddy bears.

Tentative SPJST Youth Showcase Schedule

open

Creative arts showcase - open all day

9 a.m. Opening ceremony

Beseda

Talent competitions

12 p.m. Country store

Royalty competitions

Recognition of past royalty Awards ceremony

Hotels in Temple for SPJST Youth Showcase

1 Best Western Inn and Suites

602 N General Bruce Dr • Temple, TX 76504 • 254-742-1122

15 Double Queen Rooms Reserved until July 14 $99.99 + tax

Check-in: 3 p.m.

Reservations may be canceled no later than 4 p.m. of the arrival date.

2 Holiday Inn Temple-Belton

5247 S General Bruce Dr • Temple, TX 76502 • 254-778-5511

15 Double Queen Rooms Reserved until July 14

$124.00 + tax + service fee ($4.99)

Group Code: WAD

Midway Bar & Grill onsite open for dinner 5 - 9 p.m. and breakfast from 7 - 10 a.m. (kids 11 and under eat free for both)

Reservations may be canceled no later than 6 p.m. the day before arrival to avoid a penalty of night room and tax.

3 Hampton Inn Temple

3816 S General Bruce Dr • Temple, TX 76502 • 254-770-5400

20 Double Queen Rooms Reserved until July 14 $89.00 + tax

Free hot breakfast daily. Free high-speed wireless internet.

Reservations may be canceled no later than 6 p.m. 24 hours in advance of arrival date to avoid a fee of one night’s room and tax.

4 Residence Inn/Marriott

4301 S General Bruce Dr • Temple, TX 76502 • 254-773-8400

20 Double Queen Rooms Reserved until July 7

$109.00 + tax + parking fee ($2.31 daily)

Check out – July 30

Check-in: 3 p.m. or later frankh@spjst.com 254-773-1575, ext. 177

Reservations may be canceled up to 48 hours prior to arrival without penalty.