naszt ptraitt Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897. HUMANITY
BENEVOLENCE VOLUME 58 — NO. 49
BROTHERHOOD
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 with Undeliverable copies to: SUPREME LODGE SPJST, POB 100, TEMPLE, TEX 76501
DECEMBER 9, 1970
FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK How long should a man's legs be? Abraham Lincoln was quoted as saying, "Long enough to reach from his body to the ground." This question comes to mind whenever somebody asks, "How much life insurance should I own?" There's an equally sensible and obvious answer to this question, too! The amount of life insurance a man should own depends entirely upon his individual needs and circumstances. It should be enough to enable him to achieve his hopes and ambitions, both for those dependent upon him and for himself.
I DIED FOR BEAUTY I died for beauty, but was scarce adjusted in the tomb, When one who died for truth was lain in an adjoining room.
The job of determining the exact types and precise amounts of insurance which an individual should own is often a complex one. It is a task calling for the services of our SPJST organizers, people who make their life's work the tailoring of insurance programs to fit each individual's need. e Election of officers, is a highlight of our December activities. Special thought should be given to selection of 197(I officers, considering only those best qualified for leadership, with sufficient enthusiasm and servic e , fraternity, friendliness, who will promote growth and fraternal activities as primary objectives for the year ahead. For this election to fulfill its important purpose each member should give this their careful thought, well in
advance, and participate in the election meeting. Ambition to excel is a strong factor to be encouraged in officers. How true the saying, "The smaller the needle, the smaller the eye; the smaller the ambition, the smaller the try, for as soon as you try, ambition starts growing." The lodge president, as a leader, does a great deal to hold the interest of members by being fraternal in all his (or her) dealings with each one and by extending fraternity in times of joy and sadness. Personal interest will be rewarded by good attendance and the creation of many lasting friendships. The same is true of a vice President. All officers are important and deserve to be filled with competent members, eager to serve.
He questioned softly Why I failed? "For beauty," I replied. "And I for truth — the two are one. We brethren are," he said. And so, as kinsmen met a night, We talked between the rooms, Until the moss has reached our lips, And covered. up our names. —Emily Dickenson
Each lodge or unit should elect a correspondent. He plays a vital role in making his lodge well known in the community, in "sparking" enthusiasm, and in defining our organization's objectives. How much your lodge. or unit will be in the lime-light depends upon your correspondent. In this issue, under "Features" is an interesting article about Brother Robert Peshlakai, a Navajo Indian lad. The letter, was mis-sent and damaged in the mail, and was delayed. We regret this, because Sister Oates had mailed it on November 11, however, we are glad that we finally received it. We met Mr. Smith, Robert's foster father at the Czech Day in Dallas and asked him to have 'aocer)11:!:' scud the article in, and we also saw Robert with the Sokol gymnasts. is outstanding and we in the e'i'IST are proud of him and wish him much success in the, future e # There is a very timely article in this issue by Brother Dan Kubiak, state representative, relating to the current 'Increase in auto insurance rates recommended by the Insurance Commission. It would be advisable for our readers to read it. Despite concerns that life styles of 'youth have changed radically, young people seemingly continue to support traditional family values.