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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 APRIL 16, 1980 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 68 NUMBER 16

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK There was no question about it, there would be some mistakes in the last issue due to the time and space limitations, however, they were few and, remember, a mistake can always be corrected if the, spirit, desire and honesty are present.

Number one. In the last issue (April 9) on page 9, in SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas' report under Schedule "A" - Income: the first line: Commissions to Sale Rep. - Renewal etc. was left there by error and please disregard it. Otherwise the report seems to be correct.

Number two: On page 3, center column, in President Morris' report, was a typographical error sent to us and in Lodges Disbanded and Merged, the third sentence read: Lodge 28, Mart and, of course, should have read: Lodge 128, Mart.

There are, very probably, more errors and we certainly wish to correct them when our attention is called to them.

*** In this current issue we are printing the remainder of the reports of the By-Law Committee and recommendations of the various lodges and members as space permits.

We are not crossing out the old articles in the remainder of the By-Law Committee in the same way we did in the last issue; your editor feels that it does not help our members that much and it really makes the Vestnik look worse.

Surely, with all the effort the typesetters, my wife and I have taken, the changes

VALUE OF A SMILE A smile is such a funny thing, it wrinkles up your face, and when it's gone, you have to find its secret hiding place.

But far more wonderful it is to see what smiles can do; you smile at one, he smiles at you, and so, one smile makes two.

And since a smile can do so much by cheering hearts of care, let's smile a lot this whole year through, such smiles go everywhere! can be understood. If there is any questions, whatsoever, your editor has the original changes in a xeroxed form and will be glad to refer to them for authenticity. We will help you with any questions, because, this is very important to our Society especially for the next four (4) years. * ** Your editor wishes to apologize for not being able to print some of the Letters, Announcements, Features, etc., however, all of it will appear in print as soon as we have space. Our delegates are advised to read everything in the recommendations of all lodges and committees carefully.

We are cutting our Czech Section short, also, for a short time. *** We are reprinting the report, pertaining to the members In need of assistance

from our SPJST Society as reported for the Finance Committee by Secretary Rita Vanek as it appeared in the March 5th issue. Please read it and act accordingly.

The deadline is May 10, 1980!

Recently, at District V's meeting, yours truly discussed the subject of a youth camp for our SPJST Society; all delegates are advised to do some serious thinking about this - ie, the advisability, cost, etc. of same. Your editor feels certain it will be brought up at the convention. Think about it.

Our convention copy is coming in too, too slowly! Please send your articles for that issue as soon as possible.

It is commendable to have ambition, but not the o'ervaulting kind of which Shakespeare spoke. Do not set your goal so high as to discourage yourself when trying to achieve it. Those who hitch their wagon to a star seldom get off the ground, but, instead, bump along the ground while being dragged. Your good intentions, your resolution to succeed in a big way can be stretched to the limit and will snap when trying to make the long jump. Take it easy. One step at a time will get you there. Bear in mind the fable of the tortoise and the hare.

Take pleasure in little things, in small gains, in gradual improvement. These are of the present, and are important

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today-now. Take time to do a good turn for someone who is not expecting it.

The man who works his way up is on a firm foundation. He knows the details on which efficiency is built. If he is likeable, which in a great measure is up to him, he will be given more responsibility, row by row, as the superstructure is built. Make a possible plan for success; have the persistence to work at it, and the patience to find satisfaction day by day.

Reunions KOVAR - STASNY - HRIBEK KUBICEK - KALINA PALLA REUNION The descendents of the Kovar, Stasny, Hribek, Kubicek, Kalina, and Palla families will hold their annual reunion at the Kovar SPJST Hall on Sunday, April 27th, 1980. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for the noon meal. Plates, napkins, silverware and bread will be furnished. For further information call or write Albert D. Kasparek (512-352-2647), 2105 Bel-Air Drive, Taylor, TX 76574.

*** KADERKA REUNION The Kaderka's reunion will be held May 25th, 1980, beginning at 10 a.m. at Rowe Valley on San Gabriel River in Granger, Texas. Bring a covered dish enough for two meals; the drinks and bread will be furnished. For more information contact Rudy E. Kaderka by phone: 817-634-2784.

*** KOTRLA-MARTINEK REUNION The seventh annual Kotrla-Martinek reunion will be held Sunday, May 4th at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Hall.

Registration begins at 9:30 to 10 a.m.

You all come!

Mrs. Doris M. Boriski, Vice Pres.

600 E. Anderson Rd. No. 427 Houston, Tx. 77047

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SUPREME LODGE

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE Some Thoughts And Statistics Regarding The Youth Department And Particularly The Purchase of Our Own SPJST Family/Youth Camp [Supplemental Convention Report; Delegates, Please Save] Since the XXth Convention in Dallas in 1968 made the president the Head of the Youth Department, I have tried to do the very best job that I could in making changes down through the years for the overall improvement of the youth program. When I look back at how things were done that year and prior to that I can see that a good deal of advancement has been made to keep up with the times. I have been very much involved personally in the youth program since December of 1963 when I was elected editor. I travelled to all the district YADs for 6-1/2 years and all the State Youth Achievement Days and State Royalty. I have continued this practice since I have been in office as president. I have also tried to spend some time at some of the camps, considering giving a proportionate time to all my other duties as president.

All five of my children have been involved in youth clubs, three of them having served as youth club presidents and the youngest two are still involved in a youth club, so I believe that I am aware of what goes on in our Youth Department and the aspirations and goals of the people involved. I think I understand young people as well as anyone. In addition to helping raise five of our own, I taught seniors in Mesquite and Dallas high schools for six years 150 of them in and out of my classroom every day, five days a week for those six years. I taught mostly seniors and juniors. I had no problem relating to young people and I think I understand them. I have always gotten along well with young people.

I think the SPJST has a good youth program. It has come a long way. I have tried to view the program on balance with the proper perspective, consider-

ing other aspects of the 'whole SPJST operation. I know that to some, the youth program is the most important and perhaps their only matter of interest in the Society. I also know that there are people who do not agree with this and think we are expending too much money on our youth program.

Who knows? Maybe we are spending too much money, maybe we're not spending enough. I have tried to strike a happy medium and balance between extremes. People do tend sometimes to get carried away with what they are doing and their enthusiasm is understood and appreciated, but we must do everything with a balance and the proper perspective. I believe that the present organizational set-up and chain of authority in the Youth Department has been working reasonably well, but having observed closely its operation before my tenure of office and during my tenure, there are some areas that could be improved.

In any normal business or administrative set-up, it is not logical, fair or practical to charge someone with the responsibility for something (in this case, an entire department with the attendant expenditures) and then not give that person the necessary authority to deal effectively with that responsibility, especially in a smaller close-knit operation such as ours. I have to account and answer to the Supreme Lodge (and ultimately the membership) for whatever takes place in the Youth Department. I, therefore, am in accord with the Supreme Lodge's recommendation that the head of the Youth rt men t api ate Youth .,upervisor (their suggested change in title), with the approval of the Supreme Lodge. This arrangement has existed for a number of years now in the vice president's office regarding district sales representatives and state field managers, and has worked well. For better or for worse, employees must be able to work effectively with whomever the by-laws place in charge of a particular department or operation. It's like having someone working for you whose tenure or being hired depends on someone else.

Carried a step further, the same could be stated about the district youth counselors. Their compensation is set and mandated by the convention and paid out of this office, with very little or no discretionary authority or alternatives here. Their instructions, training, and rules to be followed come from here. They are, however, elected in district meetings, and naturally, they feel that they owe their positions to the

district, which they do, so that their accountability or answerability is divided between two "masters". It would be awkward for this office to come to a district meeting with the recommendation that a particular DYC not be re-elected after a period of either non-performance or poor performance.

The results of their work (trips) are reported to this office; the membership of the district does not see these reports, but do receive an oral report in the district meetings.

At the same time, the local lodge youth leaders share much of the primary work and responsibility for whatever takes place in the local lodges as far as youth work is concerned and in some instances they are compensated very little or receive nothing for their work and efforts. Sometimes they are recognized and a "thank you" is extended to them. These people are the unsung heroes in our youth work. They are not concerned with only one or two activities a year; they are concerned with it twelve months out of the year.

Theirs is sometimes a thankless task.

It would be a mistake to see these matters in the light of strictly personalities. It is a mistake frequently made that changes, one way or another, are considered in the light of the individuals or personalities involved when it should be in the light of good management and business practice.

Any flaws that have or may be occurring are human flaws that depend upon the person or persons involved.

In every fraternal organization that I know anything about, the Youth Department or Youth Section, depending on the title, have the people working in it under the overall jurisdiction and supervision of an officer in the Home Office - in our case, the president of the Supreme Lodge, as mandated by the last convention. I think this arrangement should remain. I do not think any improvement would come about as a result of shifting responsibilities. Those involved should endeavor to make the present system work.

Although the matter of the SPJST owning its own family/youth camp has come before conventions on previous occasions, and because of the contemplated expense that would be associated with it, I feel that the following information should be studied and considered in the process of making a final decision. It is my responsibility to pass this information on to you. I was also asked to compile figures on the overall expenditures of the Youth Department in the last meeting of the Supreme Lodge.

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4 We must consider this contemplated expense in relation to other expenditures which will be under consideration in this convention. As much as some people might feel that owning our own youth camp facilities is necessary or desirable, this must be considered in light of other items that, in all frankness, have a higher priority for our Society than owning an SPJST Youth Camp.

The funds expended in connection with our entire youth program are sizable-$286,855.72 over the past four years (1976 through 1979), and there are those who will contend that this expense is out of proportion to the gains in insurance or the overall growth of the Society - in other words, that the expenditures for a rather small percentage of our membership cannot be justified in light of the returns that we are getting for it. When you consider the annual expenditure allotted to our camping program and compare that to the one-time purchase cost of a good camp facility, a good case can be made for investing those funds at 7 to 14% and using the earnings for the benefit of the entire membership.

The Youth Department, under the authority of the Supreme Lodge, has endeavored to consummate the lease/purchase of a camp in the Austin area this past year after the owners of the camp decided to sell. Repeated attempts to get information and to, in fact, close the deal, were fruitless and the idea was finally abandoned. More recently, another camp (used on occasion by one of our districts) has been put up for sale.

The following are expenditures and attendance figures for Camp only for the years 1976 through 1979, with a projected figures to be expended in 1980: $18,839.46 for 1976 19,971.04 for 1977 25,920.00 for 1978 27,560.00 for 1979 28,120.00 for 1980

Attendance (471) (527) (501) (526)

Remember, these allocations are based on the annual net gain (varies slightly from year to year) from the investment of $400,000. (This has been increased in the conventions from $250.000 in 1964 to $400,000 in the last convention in 1976, See figures below.

Although our camps have been reasonably well attended and continue to be a popular program with the youth. records show that a relatively small percentage of our youth attend -

compared to the number ELIGIBLE. Let's take a look: Eligible Attended Percentage 471 1976 '9,409 5% 527 5.63% 1977 '9,358 501 5.41% 1978 9,266 526 5.88% 1979 8,947 As to why a greater number of our young people do not work to make themselves eligible for camp, the same answer would tell you why more of our adult members do not attend their local lodge meetings and take a more active part in their lodge administration. What we are attempting to show here is that there is a number of youth who could become eligible by either belonging to a youth club or by attending a majority of lodge meetings if the lodge does not have a youth club. We know how many young people hold SPJST certificates.

Why they do not put forth the effort to be eligible to attend camp is a mystery, but the fact is that they do not.

These figures are from our official records and include those youth 15 years of age and under. Camp age eligibility is from 6 through 16, and it is believed that the number of those under 6 will be offset by those over 15. These figures are estimates, but are fairly accurate.

A 3-member committee was appointed by the Supreme Lodge, pursuant to a mandate of the XXth Convention in Dallas in 1968. That committee, consisting of Chairman Sid Pokladnik and members Maxine Pavliska and Dan Balusek. made an extensive study to determine the feasibility of the SPJST owning a Family Youth Camp and Recreation Park. They submitted their report in the 1972 Convention. They visited a number of camp sites and interviewed a number of people knowledgeable in this area. Their report is found in the appendix of that convention's Proceedings. Their study was probably the most extensive study ever made on this matter. The committee was commended for their work. Their report, however, was tabled and no further action was to be taken until the next convention in 1976.

In the XXIInd Convention in 1976 it was agreed that the matter of a Family Youth Camp be placed in the hands of the Youth Committee (the seven District Youth Counselors) and that they are to report at the next convention.

In going over the Proceedings of that convention, the Supreme Lodge concluded, with the concurrence of the Legal Adviser, that according to the text of the Proceedings. the maker of that

motion agreed to eliminate that portion giving the "...committee the authority to meet as necessary during the two years prior to the next convention".

The president and the legal adviser were directed to inform the Youth Committee accordingly, and as a result, no action was undertaken by that committee.

Is this the time for our own camp facility? Are there other items of higher priority? Won't property generally appreciate in value and cost four years from now? If we do buy, should we buy a facility more or less completed or start from scratch? There are certain advantages to owning our own camp, but wouldn't it be cheaper to continue renting/leasing camps? Would a bigger percentage of our youth participate?

If there is enough support for the SPJST to own its own family/youth camp, I would suggest that a motion be made off the convention floor that "In light of the changed economic situation since the 1972 Convention, the Supreme Lodge be authorized to update a feasibility study of an SPJST Family/Youth Camp, and if it is determined that it is economically wise and beneficial to the goals of the Society, that the Supreme Lodge be then authorized to purchase adequate facilities for the operation of a family/youth camp at a price to be determined by the Supreme Lodge and that such a facility be operative before the next convention."

Proper studies have already been made. We have the results of those studies. With an update review and the above motion, we ought to be able, after three conventions, to make a determination in this matter. Now the delegates decide . . .

Fraternally, Nick A. Morris President And Head Of The Youth Department ** YOUTH DEPARTMENT EXPENSES 11976. 1979, inclusive] 1976 Camp $18,270.00 Youth Activities (Dist. Youth Fund, Qrt!v Anoc,. State YAD prizes & awards, and State Royalty... 20,787.05 Other Youth Expenses (Over & above Camp Alloc.)

1,228.36 DYCs (Per Diem and Travel)..8.812.06 Salary. State Youth Director..9,000.00 Travel. State Youth Direetor..2,733.09 $60,830.56

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 1977 Camp $24,240.00 Youth Activities (See above)..23,670.19 District Youth Counselors (DYCs) PD & Travel 10,258.22 Salary, State Youth Director 10,020.00 Travel, State Youth Director..2,584.85 $70,773.26 1978 Camp $25,920.00 Youth Activities (See above).25,233.78 Other Youth Expenses (See above) 1,148.36 DYCs (See above) 10,506.06 Salary, State Youth Director 11,444.40 Travel, State Youth Director....2.005.53 $76,258.13 1979 Camp $27,560.00 Youth Activities (See above)..28,178.24 DYCs (See above) 10,040.28 Salary, State Youth Director 11,750.40 Travel, State Youth Director... 1,464.85, $78,993.77 GRAND TOTAL, 4-yr. period $286,855.72

YOUTH CAMP EXPENSE Convention Allowance on Year Net Interest Gain - Am't Total Expenditures 1964 (Set at $250M) 1965 $10,075.00 ($250,000) 11,075.00 1966 11,075.00 1967 (Incr. to $300M) 11,025.00 1968 1969 $300,000 14,215.01 14,580.00 1970 15,570.00 1971 14,760.00 1972 1973 15,570.00 16,440.00 1974 17,250.00 1975 1976 (Incr. to $400M) 18,270.00 24,240.00 1977 $400,000 25,920.00 1978 27,560 00 1979 Total: ;247,625.01 NOTE: The above amounts include camp lease/rental expense, food, insurance, first aid, craft expenses, various equipment, and miscellaneous expense. ** About the Sons of Hermann Camp At Comfort The following information was obtained in a telephone conversation

5 with the president of the Sons of Hermann on April 1st: 窶｢They have owned their youth camp since 1954...they are in their 27th season... they operate only 11 weeks out of the year...the rest of the time it is closed...it is located on the grounds of their Home For The Aged and the entire complex is surrounded by a cyclone fence...camp director is only part time these few weeks a year...youth are eligible to go to camp on the basis of earned points...5 points per each secured and enrolled member they recommend... what they lack in points they can make up in dollars,...maximum cost per child for one week is $25...they had $45,000 in flood damage when the Guadalupe River went on a rampage in 1978...they have no heating, therefore, they cannot operate the camp during the winter time or cold months...it would cost probably a million and a half dollars to replace the entire camp...the taxes are included in those paid by the Home For The Aged...they have owned the land for 65 years.

If they did not own their camp, he said, they would probably opt for leasing a camp because of the economics involved.

(Printed with the permission of Louis Engelke, president, Sons of Hermann) 窶年AM -SPJST-

FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S

OFFICE

Christine Zich NEW SALES REPRESENTATIVE Christine Zich has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 92 in Fort Worth. Christine has been a member of the SPJST for 39

years. Mrs. Zich has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Fort Worth area, give her a call at 817-927-0283 and she will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President -SPJST-

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SL SECRETARY-TREASURER

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL XXIII CONVENTION DELEGATES Any delegate who has not mailed in a room reservation card to one of the designated hotels and has not received a confirmation of his room request from the hotel should check into the matter immediately. If you do not have a room reserved for you and if you do not have confirmation from the hotel that the room will be held for you, you should act immediately. Because of the demand for hotel rooms in San Antonio, you may not be able to obtain hotel accommodations if you wait until a later date.

Because of the demand for rooms in San Antonio, it was necessary to handle room reservations somewhat differently from that of previous conventions. The only way that the hotels would guarantee the SPJST sufficient rooms to accommodate our delegates was to have blocks of rooms set aside in each of the designated hotels. The hotels furnished us with only the number of cards for the number of rooms that they would guarantee to us. Because of this, it was necessary for each of you to obtain a card, from the Home Office. We could not obtain enough cards to send each delegate a card for each hotel. This did result in some inconvenience, but there was no other practical way of handling the matter because of the situation in San Antonio. Accordingly, it was necessary for each of you to first obtain a card from the Home Office and then complete the card and mail it to the hotel.

If you have mailed in a reservation card to one of the hotels, but have not received the confirmation from the hotel, then you should act immediately. In the event that you have not mailed in a reservation card,you should do so without delay to assure yourself that you will have accommodations. If you do not have a room reservation card, then please contact me at once so that we can mail it to you for completion.

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If you have any questions concerning your room reservation, then please feel free to contact us for assistance or information.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

District 111 Sales Representatives' Banquet Held March 16, 1980 at lodge No. 84, Dallas

REPORTS DISTRICT II SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT In March we wrote 90 members for $429,000 in insurance sales for a three month total of 240 members for $1,395,000 in insurance sales.

Sister Alvena White of Marlin Lodge No. 182. joined us as a new sales representative. Best of luck to you. Sister White.

The three top sales representatives were: Chester Shrnoldas - 23 mem. for $71,000 Nancy Madsen - 8 mem. for $68.000 Ray Woytek - 6 mem. for $55,000 Sales for March were: Ins. Name Lodge Mem. Chester Shmoldas 74 23 $71,000 Nancy Madsen 187 8 68,000 Ray Woytek 187 6 55.000 Ladis Navratil 87 4 49,000 Louise Zavodny 24 3 44.000 Curtis Hawk 177 3 32,000 Jeanette Peterson 18 l 25.000 Willie Kohutek 47 7 17.500 Norma Andel 24 3 13,000 Albin Machu 29 7 11,000 Emily Stuteville 47 3 10,500 Louis Driska 177 5 10.000 Clifton Martinets 80 2 6.000 Ruby Bolton 47 2 2.000 Evelyn Gustafson 18 2 2.000 Anna Hejl 48 2 2,000 Michael Kaiser 29 2 2.000 Frank Klinkovsky 47 1 2,000 Daniel Marek 174 1 2.000 Norma Cavanaugh 20 1 1,000 Carol Chervenka 24 l 1.000 Lillian Hrynyk 182 l 1.000 Sidonia Svoboda 15 l 1,000 Fraternallýf L.J. Zatopék -SPJST-

DISTRICT V SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S REPORT Name J.M. Skrabanek Della Kadlecek Helen Hegwood Mildred Holeman

Lodge Mem. Ins. 139 20 $157.000 88 26 93.000 88 4 54.000 88 1 38.000

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hours a month it. might bring amazing results to all concerned.

District Ill Sales Representatives' Seminars Please be aware that you are a Sales Representative, you are expected to· fulfill your pledge to a certain extent; also a little reminder: you are expected to attend your lodge meetings as often as possible. You should have interest in your lodge's activities, and try to promote good will among your membership.

There are people still asking: "What is SPJST" and it is up to us, in the field and in our local lodges, to tell about the SPJST, what we stand for and the service we give to our members. Let's do a kind deed to someone who is in need of our services; if we try and look around us we will find someone who we can help.

I held classes at Lodge 88 and Lodge 81 on March 3rd and 4th and had a real good attendance; those of you who didn't make the class, missed a lot.

All of us need to be reminded, again, of not only our goals and quotas but also of SFM Silas Smith conducted sales representatives' seminars at: Lodge No, 54, West our Fratemalism, Benevolence, 'Huma­ Monday, March,.17th and nity and Brotherhood. \ Thank you for a wonderful month and keep up the good works; anytime you need any assistance in your insurance problems, please feel free to call.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC D.V.S.R.

FROM THE SPJST BY-LAW COMMIITEE

[Editor's note: Please read this very carefully and, if necessary, more than once! We are printing the original articles of the by-laws in light face and the changes, immediately following in bold face for you to better understand them.· Helen Filipp Franklin Bravenec Evelyn Mikeska Alvin Sefcik Louise Kadlecek Sidon Tumis Earl Cameron Georgia Lostak Jerry Prochazka Edwin Susan Patsy Baca Jerome Ermis Emil Gaydosik Agnes Lesak O.E. Simons

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Congratulations to all of you for the efforts you made for the month of March for writing new applications in our district. We still have Sales Representa­ tives on the sick list: hope you will soon be back with us in the sales. we need your help and your participation in the lodge and district.

There are some of you sales representatives who have not made any sales; how can you progress and make your lodge grow, if you don't spend time prospecting? Everything you do in life takes time. Time is very important to us these trying days. Iť you only spend a few

ARTICLE 54. DISTRICTS: PAGE 58 FIRST DISTRICT: Austin, Bastrop, excepting Lodge No. 18, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Caldwell . .&alll Washington.

FIRST DISTRICT: Austin, Bastrop, excepting Lodge No. 18, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Caldwell, Washington, and Leon.

THIRD DISTRICT: Cooke, Dallas, Ellis. Grayson. Hill, Kaufman, Mel.en­ nan, Tarrant, .......aregg.

THIRD DISTRICT: Cooke, Dallas, Ellis, Grayson, Hill, Kaufman, McLen­ nan, Tarrant, Gregg and Johnson. c -

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Lodge No. 180, Burleson March 18th and then at PAGE 59 (d) The following district officers shall be elected during the first meeting of the year: president, first vice president, second vice president, secretary, treasurer, district youth counselor, and assistant youth counselor, and flag bearer. The district youth counselor is compensated by the Supreme Lodge.

The assistant youth counselor will act in place of the district youth counselor when and if the district youth counselor is unable to fulfill his duties, the

compensation from the Supřeme. Lodgě being the same as for the district youth counselor. If the district wishes to elect any other assistants to the youth counselor, it may do so at its own expense. The district director and the district sales representative may attend meetings of the district officers in an advisory or planning capacity but do not have a vote.

Note: all "counselor's" changed to "supervisor".

should be

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 hours a month it might bring amazing results to all concerned.

Please be aware that you are a Sales Representative, you are expected to fulfill your pledge to a certain extent; also a little reminder: you are expected to attend your lodge meetings as often as possible. You should have interest in your lodge's activities, and try to promote good will among your membership.

There are people still asking: "What is SPJST" and it is up to us, in the field and in our local lodges, to tell about the SPJST, what we stand for and the service we give to our members. Let's do a kind deed to someone who is in need of our services; if we try and look around us we will find someone who we can help.

I held classes at Lodge 88 and Lodge 81 on March 3rd and 4th and had a real good attendance; those of you who didn't make the class, missed a lot.

All of us need to be reminded, again, of not only our goals and quotas but also of our Fraternalism, Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood.

Thank you for a wonderful month and keep up the good works; anytime you need any assistance in your insurance problems, please feel free to call.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC D.V.S.R.

District Ill Sales Representatives' Seminars

SFM Silas Smith conducted sales representatives' seminars at: Lodge No. 54, West Monday, March\ 17th and —

FROM THE SPJST BY-LAW COMMITTEE [Editor's note: Please read this very carefully and, if necessary, more than once! We are printing the original articles of the by-laws in light face and the changes, immediately following in bold face for you to better understand them.

ARTICLE 54. DISTRICTS: PAGE 58 FIRST DISTRICT: Austin, Bastrop, excepting Lodge No. 18, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Caldwell,.atail Washington.

FIRST DISTRICT: Austin, Bastrop, excepting Lodge No. 18, Brazos, Burleson, Fayette, Gonzales, Lee, Caldwell, Washington, and Leon.

THIRD DISTRICT: Cooke, Dallas, Ellis, Grayson, Hill, Kaufman, McLennan, Tarrant. mai-Gregg.

THIRD DISTRICT: Cooke, Dallas, Ellis, Grayson, Hill, Kaufman, McLennan, Tarrant, Gregg and Johnson.

Lodge No. 180, Burleson March 18th and then at — PAGE 59 (d) The following district officers shall be elected during the first meeting of the year: president, first vice president, second vice president, secretary, treasurer, district youth counselor, and assistant youth counselor, and flag bearer. The district youth counselor is compensated by the Supreme Lodge.

The assistant youth counselor will act in place of the district youth counselor when and if the district youth counselor is unable to fulfill his duties, the

compensation from the Supreme Lodge being the same as for the district youth counselor. If the district wishes to elect any other assistants to the youth counselor, it may do so at its own expense. The district director and the district sales representative may attend meetings of the district officers in an advisory or planning capacity but do not have a vote.

Note: all "counselor's" should be changed to "'supervisor".

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active members. must pay the local lodge dues and assessments as prescribed by the lodge to which they belong, payable annually in advance. (c) Members who have their certificates paid up in due course, according to the terms thereof and who wish to remain active members, must pay the local lodge dues and assessments, if any, as prescribed by the lodge to which they belong, payable annually in advance in January.

Lodge No. 130, Dallas. [All photos by Sister Jeanette Smith SFM Gene McBride conducted sales representatives' seminars at: Lodge No. 178, Longview Monday, March 17th and at — Lodge No. 25, Ennis, Tuesday, March 18th. [Some photos at the seminars were not of printable quality.—SL VP B. Gebala] (e) Following the election of the Supreme Lodge officers in the convention the delegates of the respective districts will convene in separate district meetings at places indicated by the convention chairman. The purpose of these meetings will be to nominate the district director and substitute, a member of the Committee on By-Laws and substitute, a member on the Insurance Committee and substitute, and a member on the Publication Committee and substitute, and a member on the Finance Committee and substitute. Each delegate will vote in accordance with Article 4-A-4. The district director will act as temporary chairman of the district meeting until the delegates elect a permanent chairman.

(Effective immediately) (e) Following the election of the Supreme Lodge officers in the convention the delegates of the respective districts will convene in separate district meetings. The purpose of those meetings will be, etc.

PAGE 61 (h) Each district will receive an allocation of $250.00 per year from the Supreme Lodge to be placed in the district's General Expense Fund. This sum is to be used to reimburse district officers, except the District Youth Counselor and his assistant, for travel and expenses while on official business within that district.

(h) Each district will receive an allocation of $400.00 per year from the Supreme Lodge to be placed in the district's General Expense Fund. This sum is to be used by the district to pay the lodge hosting the District meeting $75.00 per meeting, with the balance being used to defer the expenses of the district.

ARTICLE 56. (a) Whoever wishes to become a member should familiarize himself with the by-laws and present a written application. The application containing all of the detailed information therein, must be signed by the applicant. (a) Whoever wishes to become a member should familiarize himself with the by-laws and present a written application for insurance. Etc. ARTICLE 58. PAGE 62.

The local lodge always has the right to determine whether it will accept applicant for membership.

The local lodge always has the right to determine whether it will accept applicant for membership, and may require such application, on forms to be furnished by the Supreme Lodge, to be in writing.

ARTICLE 72. PAGE 67. (c) Members who have their certificates paid up in due course, according to the terms thereof and who wish to remain

PAGE 69 (b) At the beginning of each month, the financial, secretary of the local lodge renders to the financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge a report of all annual premiums collected, changes in memhership, and all transactions which occured in the lodge during the preceding month on forms prepared by the Supreme Lodge for that purpose. (b) At the beginning of each month, the financial secretary of the local lodge renders to the comptroller of the Supreme Lodge, etc. (c) The financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge then prepares an account from the report and submits it to the local lodge for payment. All premiums from the local lodge are forwarded to the financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge who delivers the money to the secretary-treasurer for deposit in accordance with Article 33. (c) The comptroller of the Supreme Lodge then prepares an account from the report and submits it to the local lodge for payment. All premiums from the local lodge are forwarded to the comptroller of, etc.

ARTICLE 80.

Death benefits start with $1,000.00 and in additional multiples of $500.00, but a person over 50 years of age may purchase a minimum of $500.00 insurance. Any member may hold more than one death benefit certificate.

Death benefits start with $1,000.00 and in additional multiples of $500.00. Any member may hold more than one death benefit certificate.

PAGE 74 SETTLEMENT OPTIONS Omit Settelment Options Double Indemnity insurance, all except the mortgage cancellation plans.

Extension of double indemnity insurance to age 65 on all limited pay paid up life certificates.

Double Indemnity insurance, all except the decreasing term plans.

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 Under Settlement Options Add new: (c) A member holding a Juvenile Term certificate issued prior to Jan. 1, 1981, shall be credited with a bonus of 40 percent of the net annual mortuary savings of premiums covering the period of his membership in this class. To qualify for such bonus, the insured must become a member of the legal reserve insurance class before or at age 16.

PAGE 75.

The Supreme Lodge, with the consent of the Board of Insurance Commissioners, may discontinue making certificate loans. After the first year the interest on certificate loans is payable in arrears.

The Supreme Lodge, with the consent of the Board of Insurance Commissioners, may discontinue making certificate loans. "Interest on certificate loans shall be payable in advance from the date of the loan to the end of the current certificate year and annually in advance thereafter." (c) The amount borrowed, together with accrued interest thereon, (first year's interest payable in advance), at the rate of five percent per annum, shall be an indebtedness to the Society against the member's death benefit and may be repaid by the member at any time or shall be deducted from amount of death benefit payable upon the death of the member. (c) The amount borrowed, together with accrued interest thereon, payable annually, at a rate of interest set by the Supreme Lodge, and at , a rate specified in the certificate, shall be an indebtedness to the Society, etc.

Article 102. [page 83] (b) He assumes the president's place in the event of incapacity, absence, or death of the president. (b) He assumes the president's place in the event of incapacity, absence, resignation, or death of the president.

ARTICLE 103. [pages 83 and 84] [Par. 1] The secretary maintains a record of attendance, accurate minutes of all deliberations in the meetings as provided in the constitution, prepares all correspondence for the lodge, and every month forwards to the financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge an account of all new members, all members who withdrew, were expelled, or died, and other changes in the lodge.

Such report may be prepared by the financial secretary, if it is the wish of the lodge. The secretary further receives all mail and replieS thereto at the request of the president of the

9 lodge. It is also his duty to sign letters and attest the same with the'seal of the lodge and present the letters to the president for his signature. It is also his duty to deliver to his successor in office at the expiration of his term of office all books, instruments and other materials belonging to the lodge.

The secretary maintains a record of attendance, accurate minutes of all deliberations in the meetings as provided in the constitution, prepares all correspondence for the lodge, and every month forwards to the financial secretary of the Supreme Lodge an account of all new members, all members who withdrew, were expelled, or died, and other changes in the lodge.

Such report may be prepared by the financial secretary, if it is the wish of the lodge. The secretary further receives all mail and replies thereto at the request of the president of the lodge. It is also his duty to sign letters and attest the same with the seal of the lodge and present the letters to the president for his signature.

(Last sentence of article deleted.)

ARTICLE 104. [page 84] (a) In the event of the death of a member entitled to death benefits, it is the duty of the secretary of the lodge of which the deceased was a member, to give a written notice of such death to the secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge, in which shall be stated the name and the age of the member, date of death, and the cause of death. (b) Such report shall also state whether the deceased had all of his payments paid to date of death and also duration of membership. Such report shall be countersigned by the president and secretary of the lodge of which the deceased was a member. Proof of death from the doctor who attended the deceased member, or coroner's report, or a report from the Bureau of Vital Statistics, shall be enclosed with this report. delete and substitute: In the event of the death of an insured member, it is the duty of the secretary of the lodge to which the deceased belonged or another official so designated by the lodge, to give written notice of such death to the secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge on the official form provided for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the lodge secretary to see that the form is properly completed, certified and promptly mailed to the Home Office. A certified copy of a certificate of death from the bureau of vital statistics or other acceptable proof of death shall be enclosed with the report.

ARTICLE 106. [page 85 and 86, par. 1] The treasurer receives all money from the financial secretary and must render to the membership periodic reports of all lodge assets and resources, monetary and other. At the request of the financial secretary, he pays all bills of the lodge and delivers all checks and statements to the Auditing Committee at each examination. Generally, he is obligated to perform all duties required of his office and is obligated to deliver to his successor all money and property under his supervision and control. the financial secretary, he pays the Supreme Lodge billing statements, all bills of the lodge and delivers all checks and statements to the Auditing Committee at each examination.

NEW ARTICLE: Vacancies in any offices, except that of president, which will be filled by the first vice-president, shall be filled by election to be held at the next regular meeting of the lodge.

ARTICLE 108. [page 86 and 87] (c) The lodge may elect or appoint other committees deemed necessary, such as Committee on Relief of Sick Members, Entertainment, Grievance, Investigating, Resolution, etc. (c) The lodge may elect or appoint other committees as deemed necessary.

ARTICLE 110. [pgs. 87, 88 and 89] Delete all of Art. 110.

ARTICLE 116. [pgs. 92, 93, and 94] Page 92, delete subsection [b], new one to read: New [b-c-d-e•f-g-h] [b] Should a complaint be made against any member, member of a committee, or any officer for not performing his duties honestly or impartially, or for attending meetings while intoxicated and not behaving, or for violating any part of the rules, regulations and bylaws, provisions contained in ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER NEWLY REVISED under "Disciplinary Procedures", concerning formal procedures for suspension or expulsion must be followed.

Subsection [c] to read: [c] All proceedings under these rules at the local and Supreme Lodge level shall be private, and the name of the member under investigation shall not be disclosed in any communication or to any person other than to persons whose testimony is necessary in connection with the proceeding, or to members of the Grievance Committee. However, at the request of the accused member a disciplinary hearing and the entire record and proceedings shall be made public. All communications concerning disciplinary proceedings are to be marked "Confidential," and all

10 disciplinary files are to be maintained in strict confidence.

Subsection [d] to read: [d] In the event of suspension or expulsion from a lodge, the member may appeal, in writing, to the local president for a hearing before the local lodge membership within fifteen 1151 days after receipt of notice of action of the Grievance Committee. A copy of intent to appeal shall be mailed to the president of the Supreme Lodge concurrently with notice to the local lodge president. The aggrieved member, if not satisfied with the Grievance Committee's findings, may likewise appeal to the local lodge for a hearing be fore the local lodge membership in the same manner as the accused member.

Subsection [e] to read: [e]The local lodge shall hear all of the evidence, and a majority of the members present and voting will decide the issue. [fl In the events of suspension or expulsion from a local lodge, the member, within fifteen [15] days from notice of action by the Grievance Committee, may notify the Supreme Lodge President and request an investigation of the charges on which such was based. Upon request by the Supreme Lodge President, the Grievance Committee will furnish a transcript of the proceedings to the Supreme Lodge President. [g] The Supreme Lodge shall investigate thoroughly all facts pertinent to the issues of suspension or expulsion of a member and sustain or reject such suspension or expulsion.

The Supreme Lodge President shall make a full report of the findings to the lodge president and a report of action by the Supreme Lodge.

[Il] If the Supreme Lodge does not rule in his favor, he may appeal to the Grievance Committee of the succeeding convention. Likewise, the aggrieved may appeal to the Grievance Committee of the succeeding convention.

Recodify [el in the present bylaw to become [i] Recodify [e] in the presel*t bylaw to become fp In accordance with Article 17 of the by-laws of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) we, the members of the committee on by-laws, certify by our signatures, that these by-laws' are arranged truly and correctly according to the proceedings of the convention as voted on, adopted and approved by the convention of our Society, in session on June 14 through June 17, 1976 in. Waco, Texas.

Jerry B. Milan, Chmn.

Thelma J. Hrncir, Secy.

Ben Trcalek, V-Chmn.

Anton Motl William Urbanek Sidon Tumis Jerome Vasek Society, in session on June 9 through June —, 1980 in San Antonio, Texas.

Ben Trcalek, Acting Chairman Thelma J. Hrncir, Secy.

Lad Zatopek William Urbanek Sidon Tumis Jerome Vasek John Murphy -SPJST-

FROM THE SL

SECRETARY-TREASURER Temple, Texas March 28, 1980 Dear Sister Hrncir and Members of the By-Law Committee: I propose the following by-law amendments for your consideration: Article 37(m) Change to read: "All government bonds, goverliment agency bonds, and U.S. Treasury bills, or certificates or receipts therefor acceptable under Texas insurance laws, together with all stocks and other securities bought by the Supreme Lodge must be kept on deposit in a fire-proof safety deposit vault rented by the Supreme Lodge."

(This change would broaden the article to include new instruments and procedures involving purchase of Government securities.)

Article 37(y) Add to end of article, "Such check that cannot be delivered shall on final maturity of the certificate be payable, without interest, to the designated beneficiary/beneficiaries and/or in accordance with our by-laws.

(Without this provision it would appear that those ,premium refunds held here for those members who cannot be located might be classified as unclaimed funds under the Texas Insurance Laws and could have to be paid to the state under the escheat laws.)

Article 89(b) - Change the last sentence to read. "Interest on certificate loans shall be payable in advance from the date of.the loan to the end of the current certificate year and annually in advance thereafter."

(This change is needed to resolve a conflict between the by-law and the provision in our policy forms. The current by-laws call for payment of

interest in arrears whereas all of the current policy forms as well as those in use as early as the 1960's provide for interest to be paid in advance. The easiest way to resolve this conflict would be to amend the by-law.)

Article 104(a) - In the event of the de4th of an insured member, it is the duty of the secretary of the lodge to which the deceased belonged or another official so designated by the lodge, to give written notice of such death to the secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge on the official form provided for that purpose. It shall be the duty of the lodge secretary to see that the form is properly completed, certified and promptly mailed to the Home Office. A certified copy of a certificate of death from the bureau of vital statistics or other acceptable proof of death shall be enclosed with the report.

(The foregoing could be substituted for Article 104(a) and (b). The present article proceeds to list only a portion of the information required on our current official death notice form. I feel there is no need to lengthen the by-laws by including various information which is now included on a report form which is self-explanatory. Additionally, because of their manner of operations some lodges have found it more expeditious to have the financial secretary file the official death notice which is in violation of our current by-law and this would give those lodges the latitude to authorize another officer to handle this function.)

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

March 27, 1980 The delegates of Lodge No. 25 met and agreed to recommend to the By-Law Committee the following items: 1. Page 14 under Supreme Lodge-delete last sentence.

2. Page 18, Art. 4 a, 2. Increase to "200".-. 3. Increase to "200".

3. Page 18, Art. 3, g-delete "a state youth director".

4. Page 18, Art. 3, h-Change Publication Committee to Supreme Lodge.

5. Page 19, Art. 4, c - Add the words "or merged" after organized.

6. Page 23, Art. 9-Delete "in compliance with the wishes of delegates" Add section (e) - voice-vote.

7. Page 30, Art. 20,-add (c)-The finance committee will meet at least once a year

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 in November to review the salaries of the Supreme Lodge and editor, donations, allocations, and expenditures.

8. Art. 28, a- delete "Chief Medical Examiner and State Youth Director".

9. Arta 31, k-lst sentence change "head" to "in charge". Add "and appoints state youth supervisor with the approval of the Supreme Lodge".

10. Art. 32, b - delete "and district".

11. Art. 32, c-Delete 3rd sentence. Add "After the sales representative has been appointed he must be active in the local lodge and attend the Sales Classes. The VP has the right to dismiss a Sales Representative if he does not comply.

12. Art. 32, d--Delete all.

13. Art. 33, h-Change to "and mails one copy at their request".

14. Art. 36-Move (m) to (n) - insert new (m). (m) - The director shall assist the VP as requested, within his district regarding the sales and motivation aspects of the insurance program.

15. Art. 37, k-Add "application fee and" between the words "the" and "rate".

16. Art. 37, o- Change to read The Supreme Lodge must provide sufficient insurance coverage for the protection of the Society.

17. Art. 38, d-Reword to say "All checks must be countersigned by two Supreme Lodge officers.

18. Art. 39, b-Change 66 2/3 percent to 75 percent.

19. Art. 39, c - Delete "for full value up to $100,000" and "above $100,000" (effective immediately) 20. Art. 41, b-Delete entire section.

21. Art. 56, a-Delete (a) and move (b) to (a).

22. Art. 80, - Delete "but a person over 50 years of age may purchase a minimum of $500 insurance".

23. Art. 88, b- Delete everything under Supplements.

24. Art. 89, c-Delete "of 5 percent per annum" and add "rates as specified in members certificate".

25. Art. 110 - Delete in its entirety.

11 LODGE NO. 47, SEATON, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE SPJST BY-LAW COMMITTEE Article 4 -- Delegates under A. No. 1 - From 20-100 members one delegate Change -- From 20-150 members one delegate No. 2 Change -- For each additional 150 rnembers*one additional delegate.

No. 3 Change -- A lodge attaining an additional 150 members between the annual meeting and 60 days before convention may elect an additional delegate.

Article 4 -- Under G Method (Page 21) No. 3 - last sentence: Change to read: Additional substitute delegates are elected.

ARTICLE 31. (a) And must have previous business experience in the insurance field. (delete Fraternal) Jerry Elzner ARTICLE 54. (h) Should be such that the local lodge hosting the district meeting should receive $125 from the Supreme Lodge.

Explanation: - These monies would be used to encourage small lodges to host district meetings. It would allow them to rent a meeting place and possibly pump life into an otherwise inactive lodge. It would also encourage even larger lodges to host such Meetings.

Presently only a few lodges are hosting district meetings in District VII. Your consideration will be appreciated.

Article 32 - Under B - Vice President.

Delete District Sales Representatives.

D. Delete D. altogether.

Fraternally, M.D. Foster -SPJST-

Article 41 -A -- No one individual or corporation may have total loans exceeding $100,000.00, with no loan exceeding $60,000.00 on one piece of property.

Change -- Leave the $100,000.00 but change the $60,000.00 to $75,000.00.

C-Change: From $30,000.00 to $50,000.00 for one director to inspect and up to $75,000.00 for 2 directors inspection: and an application exceeding $75,000.00, for three directors to inspect.

Article 45-Change - The Vestnik is published each week and mailed to premium paying members on request, except JT. -SPJST-

We would like to recommend the following additions: Lodge facilities should be made available to the Insurance Department for Sales Classes free Of charge.

We recommend Data Processing for the Supreme Lodge.

Pat Fowler Secretary

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI [By-law Proposals]

LODGE NO. 66, WACO

The delegates of Lodge 66 have agreed to recommend the deletion of Article 32 d of the Supreme Lodge by-laws. We feel this is for the best interest of the sales representatives and may help them to obtain an increase of commission to cover their expenses in selling insurance.

Delegates polled by telephone: Darlene Engelke, Bonnie Pruitt, Otto Hanus, Emil Hanus, Frank Miller, Frank Parma, George Trefny, Bennie Engelke, Daniel Nors and Batt Vernetti.

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON March 18, 1980

SPJST By-Law Committee Supreme Lodge P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76501 Dear Sir, Enclosed are three (3) by-law changes submitted by the delegation from Lodge 88. They were discussed and agreed upon as a whole.

Respectfully submitted, Wanda Kennedy, Secretary ARTICLE 94 Individual local lodges must receive their charters from the Supreme Lodge and shall be a legal entity, separate and apart from the Supreme Lodge. The local lodges may incorporate under the Texas Non-Profit Corporation Act, and may adopt such rules, regulations and by-laws as are not inconsistent with the bylaws, rules and regulations of the Society and the state laws. In order to avoid such conflict, each lodge shall submit its rules, regulations, and bylaws, if any, within 60 days of its annual meeting to the legal advisor for his approval and return to the lodge.

ARTICLE 101 (c) The President shall be an exofficio

12 member of all committees except the Nominationsand Elections Committee.

ARTICLE108 (a) In case of emergency and if the size and volumeof business warrants it, a lodge may elect a Board of Trustees who are responsible for all lodge property. The Board of Trustees may consist of as many members as the lodge deems expedient. The manage­ ment of the lodge shall be vested in the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees, in performing its duties with respect to the management of the lodge, shall have the power and authority to establish and enforce policieswithin the lodge committees consistent with sound business practices, and the decision of the Board of Trustees subject to the approval of the President shall be final.

ARTICLE116 6 (b) Should a complaint be made against any member, member of a committee, or any officer for not performing his duties honestly or impartially, or for attending meetings while intoxicated and not behaving, or for violating any part of the rules, regulations and bylaws, provisions contained in Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised concerning formal procedures for suspension or expulsion must be followed. (c) All proceedings under these rules at the local' and Supreme Lodge· level shall be private, and the name of the member under investigation shall not be disclosed-in any communicationor to any person other than to persons whose testimony is necessary in connection with the proceeding, or to members of the Grievance Committee. However, at the request of the accused member a disciplinary hearing and the entire record and proceedings shall be made public. All communications concerning disciplinary proceedings are to be marked "Confidential," and all disciplinaryfiles are to be maintained in strict confidence. (d) In the event of suspension or expulsion from a lodge, the member may appeal, in writing, fo the local president for a hearing before the local lodge membership within fifteen (15). days after receipt of notice of action of the Grievance Committee. A copy of intent to appeal shall be mailed to the president of the Supreme Lodge concurrently with notice to the local lodge president. The aggrieved member, if not satisfied with the Grievance Committee's findings, may likewise appeal to the local lodge for a hearing before the local Iodg.,

VĚSTNÍK membership in the same manner as the accussed member. (e) The locallodge shall hear ar of the evidence, and a majority vf the members present and voting will decide the issue. (f) ln the event of suspension or expulsion from a local lodge, the member, within fifteen (15) days from notice of action by the ..iPrievance Committee, may notify the Supreme Lodge President and request an investigation of the charges on which such was based. Upon request by the Supreme Lodge President, the Griev­ ance Committeewillfurnish a transcript of the proceedings to the Supreme Lódge President. (g) The Supreme Lodge shall investigate thoroughly all facts perti­ nent to the issues of suspension or expulsion of a member and sustain or reject such suspension or expulsion.

The' Supreme Lodge President shall make a full report of the findings to the lodge president and a report of actionby the Supreme Lodge. (h) If the Supreme Lodge does not rule in his favor, he may appeal to the Gri~vanceCommittee of the succeeding convention. Likewise, the aggrieved may appeal to the Grievance Committee of the succeeding convention.

Recodify (c) in the present bylaw to become (i) Recodify (e) in the present bylaw to become (i)

and your sister Ann will forgive me, to have added one year to her age.

Sunday, March 30th a wedding shower was given to lovelyJode Elzner, daughter of our Wanda Kennedy. The huge attendance of friends gathered in the Red Roomlavishlydecorated by the five hostesses: Marceil Malak, Helen Hegwood, Edna Wehring, Ellen Gill and Doris Knapick. The gifts were opened by the bride-to-be with her bridal party at her side and, of course, the handsome groom-to-be, Ronnie Bennett, also extended a helping hand.

Mothers of the young couple Wanda Kennedy and Jane Bennett were glowing with pride. Grandmothers of the couple Ruth Duncan, Ann Elzner and Mrs. Kennedy were present. The buffet was a display of delicious food served after the shower of gifts. The wedding will take place June 9th, 1980.

The lodge ChoralClubwith the Czech Concert Orchestra participated in the City of Houston annual festivity taking place in several places. March 30th, the Czech Concert Orchestra, directed by Br. Rudy Dybala, performed from 1:30 to 3 p.m, The Choral Club, under the direction of Tim Kostom and accompanied by the orchestra, present­ ed several Czech songs to the delightful and huge crowd in Allan Park. They all were dressed in Czech costumes.

Monday, March 31st, the District V SPJST convention delegates held their meeting from 7 to 9:30 p.m, to discuss the changes of by-laws. The attendance -SPJSTwas very good with several other lodges represented and taking part in the NEWSFROMLODGENO. 88 discussions. Next meeting is called for April 21st at 7 p.m, All delegates are Month of March is in the past; how urged to attend to get familiar with the time flies is amazing and it seems the proposed changes. older you get, the faster it does. No Monthly lodge meeting will be the matter, everything takes place as second Monday in April (the 14th) at planned and lots of times we haven't 7:30 p.m, Come out and enjoy your planned at all, but the future is there and brothers and sisters after the meeting at that is what counts and let's forget the a social,which takes place after every past. monthly meeting.

The famous "MORAVANKA" or­ The Saturday .dance, with the delightful music by Ray Jurecka drew a chestra from Czechoslovakia,featuring hugh 'attendance and the hosting several singers and dancers for the first committee of four had their hands full. part of the evening and dance music for Stacie Kocich was in charge of the the remainder of the evening will be evening and husband Bennie vice­ here; it will be a delightful evening to chairman of the entertainment commit­ spend at Lodge No. 88. Tickets tee was busy as usual. Milert Antrich purchased in advance are $8.50; at the served in box office and wife Evelyn at door $11.00; get them NOW and save!

The Blue Room features '·'All Rum the door. They had a time to seat all the guests arriving without reservations, Drinks" for April at $1.10. Friends but they managed. congregate in the Blue Room for a nice In my report of March 19th about the and friendly chat who 'enjoy the birthday celebration of Ann Vasula, in refreshments served by Nath, the some mysterious way, I exchanged friendly bartender.

Bessie for Ann by error; forgive me Fraternally, Bessie. I am sure you had a good time Frances Olexa

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 LODGENO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Guests: The lodge members and guests were well-entertained by the Night Time Friends. We had a good crowd. We had members, Glenn Ray Hugghins and his wifewho live in Rusk, Texas, a distance of 40 miles from here there were many otuc, members and guests who came to our lodge for entertainment.

We are proud to have so many attend and enjoy the entertainment that our lodge provides.

After having a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hugghins, I commended them after watching them dance a polka.

They danced it well and all the other steps, also, they stated they are teaching youngsters intelligent dancing in their community, which is great because good clean and intelligent dancing is good entertainment.

Everybodywho is interested in learning the dance is welcome.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michka have celebrated their 49th wedding anniver­ sary. Both of them danced, steadily, at the recent dance. Ray is now over 80 years young and he danced just as if he were 30 years of age, and Mrs. Ray Michka also enjoys dancing. We have several social members who are approaching the age of 80 years and are dancing as if they were 40.

Until next time ...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 154,FORT WORTH

13 next thing we kneweveryonewas singing the goodole Czechsongs,led by Joe Ciha from Czechoslovakia.Everyoneis ready for the picnic next year.

Againa big thank you to Sister Frances Tirk, Brother Roy and Sister Lydia Alholm for allowing this glorious occasion.

We missedBrother Don and Sister Rose Steinman and several of their children who left on Friday to go to Lebanon, Ohio to see his mother who is critically ill. We do hope she gets better. We also wish a speedy recovery to Brother 'Norland Havran of Longmont, Colorado who was in an accident in Gwaynas, Mexicowhileon a fishingtrip. He had a legamputation and the other broken in 2 places. He hopes to be flownhome in 10 days. Norland is our nephew.

We extend our sincere sympathyto the familyof Sister MaryFrances Burda who passed away April 1; and to Sister Wanda Mason and family on the loss of her grandmother.

Congratulations again to Sister Donna Parker who was named Council Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

Do you have your tickets for the "Moravanka" April 24?

Hope to see you at our next meeting April 20.

So until • Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter -SPJST-

LODGENO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers: President Robert Dobecka convened Dear Members and Friends: the meeting Sunday, March 30th by We hope you all had. a wonderful having Damon Perez and Terry 'Hykel Easter. The Easter picnic was attended recite the pledge of allegiance to the by over200 happy and smilingfaces. We flag. Damon then said the SPJST had guests from Glen Ellyn, Illinois: pledge.

Brother Tony, Kathy, and their sons Due to the absence of Secretary Matthew and Daniel Alholm who are Barbara Hykel, whowas in the hospital, also spendingthe weekwith his parents, Vice President Rose Uptmor was asked Brother Roy and Sister Lydia Alholm, to have the roll call of officers. They Frank and Marilyn Popp and their 3 were all present except Sister Hykel. children from Garwood, Texas and also Flag-bearer Eddie Hykel reported visiting with his sisters, Sisters Martha thirty-two members and four guests Boenisch and Mary Ann Kozel and present. The guests were Brother and families, from Austin, Texas we had Sister Joe Pokladnik and daughter, Brothers Rome Milan and Don Michelle and Patti Fuller. We welcome Laymance, from Dallas, Texas, Brother all of them and come visit with us soon.

Frank Houzvichka, and Missy Mamula Minutes of the previous meeting were from South Bend, Indiana visiting the read by Vice President Rose Uptmor.

Milan family.

They were approved as read.

There was a big Easter egg hunt, Correspondence was from District III followedby the egg contest, volleyball, Treasurer Albert Banik, pertaining to softball and dominoegames. the 1980District III dues and a letter if Then we all relaxedto listen to Brother the lodge wouldcontribute to the March Joe Kozel play the accordion and the of Dimes.

All other officers presented their reports and they were all in order.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz reported the youth went to the West rest home March 12th and will again visit it on April 9th. She also reminded the youngsters to attend the District III meeting Sunday, April 13th. She recognized Delores Dobecka as the candidate for 'Miss SPJST' from Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood,which will be held also at the District III meeting. She then reported that she attended the District Leaders' Training on March 29th.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported on all those who were sent get-well cards, birthday and anniversary cards.

The trustees' report was given by Chairman George Straten; he reported that the prizes have been selected and tickets printed for the lodge picnic. It was also brought before the member­ ship, to be voted on, to donate $50to the Sokol Gymnastic Association of West, Texas. All were in favor of it.

Brother Johnnie Krizan reminded everyone that the convention is nearing and if anyone has any proposed changes, they are to let the delegates from our lodge know about them. The delegates are: Brothers Robert Dobec­ ka, George Straten, Aubrey Uptmor and Johnnie Krizan.

President Dobecka thanked all those who had worked so hard preparing the delicious fried chicken meal served at the Easter party, and all those who brought the rest of the food. The Easter program presented by the youth followed the meeting and the Easter egg hunt.

The $10 progressive door prize was Nathan J. Loveckyand the $1 was John L. Marek; neither one was present.

The $2 door prize was won by Mary Sumbera.

The meeting adjourned until Sunday, May 4th at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, David Dobecka · Reporter -SPJST--:

LODGENO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers: Special Committee and Officers of Lodge 84 will be selling tickets to the Moravmka performances in Dallas on May 3 and May 4 at the RoyalBallroom (name recently changed to Mexico Y Argentina), 1639 So. Buckner, behind Sambo's Restaurant.

The Saturday, May 3, performance, will begin at 7:00; and the Sunday, May 4, performance will begin at 6:00.

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Dear Members and Guests: The lodge members and guests were well-entertained by the Night Time Friends. We had a good crowd. We had members, Glenn Ray Hugghins and his wife who live in Rusk, Texas, a distance of 40 miles from here there were many ow,, members and guests who came to our lodge for entertainment.

We are proud to have so many attend and enjoy the entertainment that our lodge provides.

After having a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Hugghins, I commended them after watching them dance a polka.

They danced it well and all the other steps, also, they stated they are teaching youngsters intelligent dancing in their community, which is great because good clean and intelligent dancing is good entertainment.

Everybody who is interested in learning the dance is welcome.

Mr. and Mrs. Ray Michka have celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary. Both of them danced, steadily, at the recent dance. Ray is now over 80 years young and he danced just as if he were 30 years of age, and Mrs. Ray Michka also enjoys dancing. We have several social members who are approaching the age of 80 years and are dancing as if they were 40.

Until next time .. .

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next thing we knew everyone was singing the good ole Czech songs, led by Joe Ciha from Czechoslovakia. Everyone is ready for the picnic next year.

Again a big thank you to Sister Frances Tirk, Brother Roy and Sister Lydia Alholm for allowing this glorious occasion.

We missed Brother Don and Sister Rose Steinman and several 'of their children who left on Friday to go to Lebanon, Ohio to see his mothir who is critically ill. We do hope she gets better. We also wish a speedy recovery to Brother 'Norland Havran of Longmont, Colorado who was in an accident in Gwaynas, Mexico while on a fishing trip. He had a leg amputation and the other broken in 2 places. He hopes to be flown home in 10 days. Norland is our nephew.

We extend our sincere sympathy to the family of Sister Mary Frances Burda who passed away April 1; and to Sister Wanda Mason and family on the loss of her grandmother.

Congratulations again to Sister Donna Parker who was named Council Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.

Do you have your tickets for the "Moravanka" April 24?

Hope to see you at our next meeting April 20.

So until - Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey Reporter

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Dear Members and Friends: We hope you all had a wonderful Easter. The Easter picnic was attended by over 200 happy and smiling faces. We had guests from Glen Ellyn, Illinois: Brother Tony, Kathy, and their sons Matthew and Daniel Alholm who are also spending the week with his parents, Brother Roy and Sister Lydia Alholm, Frank and Marilyn Popp and their 3 children from Garwood, Texas and also visiting with his sisters, Sisters Martha Boenisch and Mary Ann Kozel and families, from Austin, Texas we had Brothers Rome Milan and Don Laymance, from Dallas, Texas, Brother Frank Houzvichka, and Missy Mamula from South Bend, Indiana visiting the Milan family.

There was a big Easter egg hunt, followed by the egg contest, volleyball, softball and dominoe games.

Then we all relaxed to listen to Brother Joe Kozel play the accordion and the

-SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers: President Robert Dobecka convened the meeting Sunday, March 30th by having Damon Perez and Terry Hykel recite the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Damon then said the SPJST pledge.

Due to the absence of Secretary Barbara Hykel, who was in the hospital, Vice President Rose U ptmor was asked to have the roll call of officers. They were all present except Sister Hykel.

Flag-bearer Eddie Hykel reported thirty-two members and four guests present. The guests were Brother and Sister Joe Pokladnik and daughter, Michelle and Patti Fuller. We welcome all of them and come visit with us soon.

Minutes of the previous meeting were read by Vice President Rose Uptmor.

They were approved as read.

Correspondence was from District III Treasurer Albert Banik, pertaining to the 1980 District III dues and a letter if the lodge would contribute to the March of Dimes.

All other officers presented their reports and they were all in order.

Youth Leader Willie Mae Schuetz reported the youth went to the West rest home March 12th and will again visit it on April 9th. She also reminded the youngsters to attend the District III meeting Sunday, April 13th. She recognized Delores Dobecka as the candidate for 'Miss SPJST' from Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood, which will be held also at the District III meeting. She then reported that she attended the District Leaders' Training on March 29th.

Sister Lydia Dobecka reported on all those who were sent get-well cards, birthday and anniversary cards.

The trustees' report was given by Chairman George Straten; he reported that the prizes have been selected and tickets printed for the lodge picnic. It was also brought before the membership, to be voted on, to donate $50 to the Sokol Gymnastic Association of West, Texas. All were in favor of it.

Brother Johnnie Krizan reminded everyone that the convention is nearing and if anyone has any proposed changes, they are to let the delegates from our lodge know about them. The delegates are: Brothers Robert Dobecka, George Straten, Aubrey Uptmor and Johnnie Krizan.

President Dobecka thanked all those who had worked so hard preparing the delicious fried chicken meal served at the Easter party, and all those who brought the rest of the food. The Easter program presented by the youth followed the meeting and the Easter egg hunt.

The $10 progressive door prize was Nathan J. Lovecky and the $1 was John L. Marek; neither one was present.

The $2 door prize was won by Mary Sumbera.

The meeting adjourned until Sunday, May 4th at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, David Dobecka Reporter - SPJST--

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Dear Readers: Special Committee and Officers of Lodge 84 will be selling tickets to the Mora ,/ mica performances in Dallas on May 3 and May 4 at the Royal Ballroom (name recently changed to Mexico Y Argentina), 1639 So. Buckner, behind Sambo's Restaurant.

The Saturday, May 3, performance, will begin at 7:00; and the Sunday, May 4, performance will begin at 6:00.

14 Tickets are $8.50 in advance but will be $11.00 at the door, so take advantage of a good $2.50 discount by getting your tickets early.

To obtain your Moravanka tickets for the Dallas performance, call Linda Coker, 324-0689, or send your check payable to Moravanka-Polka Days, Inc. to: Linda Coker, 10029 Casa Oaks, Dallas, Texas 75228. Please be sure to indicate number of tickets needed and which date you wish to attend along with a stamped, self-addressed envelope.

Fraternally, Special Committee: Linda Coker Bessie Petr -SPJST째

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON, Dear Brothers and Sisters: Our last monthly lodge meeting was held Sunday, March 30th, 1980 with lodge president, Brother Jerry Pechal calling the meeting to order at 2 p.m.

Flagbearers Gene Skrabanek and David Pechal led the pledge to the United States flag.

President Pechal welcomed everyone and recognized the following visitors: Theo Fuchs, Joyce Chlapek, Ray Woytek of Lodge No. 187, Round Rock, Henry Vitek of Lodge No. 20, Granger, Otto and Matilda Hanus of Lodge No. 66, Waco, Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone, George Pavelka of Lodge No. 117, Robstown, Joshua Smith, Curtis Smith, Ann Balusek of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, Marylou Skrabanek, and Evelyn Talasek of Lodge No. 87, Temple. We certainly enjoyed having these' visitors and please feel welcome to come, again, soon. The more, the merrier.

Secretary Ginger Klusacek read the roll call of officers and sales representatives and, also, the minutes of the previous meeting and the correspondence which included: mortuary dues from the Supreme Lodge; an invitation from the May Fete Queen Audrey HestImeyer of Lodge No. 29, Taylor, to send representatives from Lodge No. 47 to their May Fete, May 4th at Taylor; the Finance Committee of the Convention asked that the needs of the aged and needy members to have the lodge acknowledge these before the May 10th deadline; a thank you note from Sister Mary Chlapek for the get-well card sent her while at the hospital; the family of Brother Eugene Kurecka acknowledged their thanks for the flowers and other

HONOREES AT THE HEAD TABLE---Brother Frank and Sister Frances Novosad are seen being congratulated by various members at Lodge No. 47, Seaton, following the presentations that were bestowed upon them.

A special star-shaped cake baked and decorated by Sister Adeline Kohutek was presented to Brother Frank Novosad, 96, a recipient in the SPJST who outlived the actuarial table of his insurance policy. [Photos submitted by Sister Dorothy Pechal]

FIFTY-YEAR RECIPIENTS OF SPJST pin presentations given them in conjunction with the Lodge 47's meeting held March 30th. L to R are: Sister Lydia Kotrla and Sister Olga Fuchs. The star-shaped cakes were also baked for them by Sister Adeline Kohutek.

favors shown the family at the passing of their loved one; and a thank you from DSR Lad Zatopek for the use of the hall for the District II Sales. Representatives' Banquet. The lodge thanks Brother Zatopek for the donation.

The Investigating Committee approved the following to be accepted as members which the lodge members voted in: Adolph A. Herzog, Gladys Kovar, Earl D. Cockrum, Jr., Leah Alison Janeway, J.C. Johnson, Michael Allen Koliha, David Joe KoskivskY, Christi Jo Marinik, Calson Don Young, Kendra Lynn Mikeska and Michelle Ann Mikeska (twins), Sam A.. Morgan, and Joshua Morris Smith, and the only one present at the meeting. A warm welcome to all of these members and thanks for choosing

our lodge for membership; start coming to the meetings and other lodge activities.

These members were reported on the sick list: Brothers William Chaloupka, Ricky Keith, Frank C. Motl, Jr., and Sisters Julia Sirney and Dolpina Krahulik. We are hoping that you are enjoying better health by now. Get-well soon because you are being missed.

The officers gave their reports and so did the chairpersons. President Pechal thanked the Planning Committee members who worked on the lighted sign and applied the plastic covering on the counters in the barbecue pit; thanked Emil and Frances Hejl and Henry and Della Mares for extra work on the outside; Adeline and Willie Kohutek for

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 the cakes donated for the occasion today; Alfred and Martha Klusacek for the mum plant donated as a door prize; Temple Floral for the use of centerpiece for the occasion and the sisters for the abundance of delicious food for the covered dish supper, and thanked Brother Dan and Sister Ann Balusek for the rest of preparations for the supper.

Others giving reports were Sister Delores Skrabanek, treasurer, and Brother Willie Kohutek, financial secretary. The Board of Trustees' minutes were read by Sister Lillian Kosarek.

President Pechal asked each of the members of the Supreme Lodge if they wish to speak, but they passed because of the program to follow.

Brother Ray Woytek spoke in his behalf in quest of his candidacy for District II director in the XXIII Convention in San Antonio in June.

Youth leader, Sister Shirley Patterson, gave a detailed report on the fund-raising chili supper and auction. Sheriff Lester Gunn was the winner of the quilt. She had rewarded the ticket sellers for their efforts. Tammy Schiller and Vincent Schiller will be Lodge No. 47 representatives at Lodge No. 29's May Fete held May 4, 1980. The youth had an Easter egg hunt after their meeting. The youth club will have a talent show in the near future.

Names of premium refund check recipients were read by Sister Ginger Klusacek.

Door prize winners were Dorothy Pechal, mum plant, and winners of dance tickets were Leah Marek and Frank Spanhel.

The next meeting date was changed to Monday, May 5th, 1980 at 8 p.m.

After adjournment of the meeting, we proceeded to award the 50-year pins to Sisters Olga Fuchs and Lydia Kotrla.

President Pechal gave each their pin after a carnation corsage had been pinned on them. Sister Adeline Kohutek had escorted each to their chair and pinning on corsages were: Sisters Martha Klusacek and Dorothy Pechal. Brother Robert Haisler was unable to attend due to the illness of Sister Mary Haisler, his wife. He felt he shouldn't leave her at home alone. Brother Pechal presented the pin, a boutonniere and a star-shaped cake to Brother Haisler at his home afterwards. Incidentally, Sister Haisler was admitted to a hospital that evening.

We hope she has recovered from that illness. Sister Adeline Kohutek presented the star-shaped cakes to the sisters present.

After these presentations, President Jerry Pechal turned the program over to SL Secretary-Treasurer Brother Leonard

15 D. Mikeska who asked Brother Pechal to escort Brother Frank Novosad, 96, to the front. After a boutonniere was pinned on, Brother Pechal escorted Sister Frances Novosad to the side of her husband of 70 years. She, also, was given a corsage because we were so proud that she was present also. Brother Novosad's life history will be presented by Brother Mikeska in an article in the Vestnik.

Brothers Mikeska and Henry Vitek represented the Supreme Lodge in awarding of the check for the face value of Brother Novosad's certificate.

Members of his family present, in addition to his wife, were: Sister Elsie Sodek, daughter; Brother Milton Novosad, son; Sister Dorothy Novosad, daughter-in-law (widow of son, Frankie Joe); Pat Sodek Gunn, granddaughter and her husband, Lawrence Ed Gunn, plus her children, Mark and Karen Sanders and her husband, Clyde; and Jeffrey and Ricky Novosad, grandsons and Janelle Novosad, Ricky's wife.

Sister Kohutek, also, presented the Novosads with a star-shaped cake and the top layer of the tiered cake had 96 written all around and had a rocking chair on top. We all wished the Novosads well and hope they will still enjoy many years of health. A covered dish supper, with the lodge furnishing sausage, was enjoyed by everyone to honor these recipients of 50-year pins and Brother Novosad. Everyone brought so much food, we could have eaten all night. We cut one layer of the special cake and the other was brought to the nursing home.

Thanks to Sister Adeline Kohutek and Brother Willie for the beautiful cake; they really outdid themselves. We enjoyed everyone's presence for the meeting and presentations and hope you find the time to come, again in the very near future. A wonderful time was enjoyed by all present and thanks again for making this a very memorable day. p e to see everyone at Seaton Star We ho Hall Friday, April 25th for the Moravanka dance.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 72, CAMERON Dear Members: Please be advised that our next quarterly meeting will be held Sunday, April 20th at 2 p.m. at the home of President Marie Moore. The youth will meet also at this time.

Fraternally, Lillian B. Mikulec Financial-Secretary and Treasurer

LODGE NO. 66, WACO The regular monthly meeting will be held Sunday, April 20th at 2:30 p.m.

There will be no youth meeting that day. The youth will meet Tuesday, April 15th at 6:30 p.m. After their meeting, the youth will go bowling.

There will be chips, popcorn and drinks served after the adult meeting.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Dear Members: We held our regular monthly meeting Wednesday, April 2nd.

The flag was presented by Keith Andel who also led us in the pledge of allegiance with all the youth club members in attendance. We then stood in silence for our deceased members, Brother Frank Bedrich and Sister Frances Schiller.

On our sick list were Brother Charlie Bedrich and Sister Frances Janacek.

We then went into the business part of the meeting and the mention of the car stops have been delivered and the members want to thank Brother Joe Sebek for getting this job done; also, we discussed that the sign we have on the road is not properly lighted and they asked Brother Jerry Zavodny if he could see about getting this taken care of.

We welcome some more new members, Sammy Wilde, Deborah Gommert and Terry Gommert, and a transfer from Lodge No. 72, Jeanette Bedrich; also sales representative, Sister Louise Zavodny sold additional insurance to Edwin Malcik and converted the JT policies of Leland Jugmann, Jr., and Roland Jugmann.

Getting the business part finished, our discussion changed to our social planning. It was mentioned that our last social was a success with a nice turnout for the Easter hunt and the meal following, so we decided to, again, have a meal this time, a stew supper to be held Wednesday, April 23rd. Doors will open at 6 p.m. and we will eat at 7 p.m. Ladies are asked to bring sweets. The youth will join in and have this their April social so don't forget to bring your games. We want to thank Sisters Helen Spanhel and Gladys Tyroch for the good job they did cooking the last meal and were asked to do the cooking, again.

A happy birthday was extended to Vice President Dan Sebek and Sisters Laverne Cabla, Martha Zavodny, Vallie Haisler and youth member, Kelli Andel. To all

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16 the members who may have a birthday or anniversary this month who couldn't attend our meeting; we wish you all best wishes.

Everyone start planning to attend our Youth Achievement Day which we will be sponsoring at our lodge on July 13th. We are inviting all the people from District II, so keep this place and date in mind and please come.

Door prizes were won by Ben Tyroch, Nelda Marek, Keith Andel and Melanie Zavodny.

We will be going back to our regular meeting date in May on the second Wednesday of the month, which will be May 14th at 8 p.m. In June, it will only be on the first Wednesday due to the convention. I will be reminding you again in my next letter because we don't want you to miss any meetings. Some of our regular attending members have not been attending due to other obligations and we miss you all and look forward to seeing you all again so we hope to see you at our next meeting or the socials.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 10, SHINER

Dear Members: Our lodge held a meeting March 23rd which was conducted by our new president, Sister Mary Kubecka.

At this meeting we had an election to conclude the election of officers and to fill the two vacancies of secretary and treasurer.

The officers elected for our lodge are as follows: President--Sister Mary Kubecka Vice President--Sister Evelyn Grossman Secretary-Treasurer--Brother Ben J. Svoboda Financial-Secretary--Sister Alice Svoboda (re-elected) Congratulations to Sister Mary Kubecka on a job well done. We were pleased to have you members attend and be sure to attend our next meeting.

character ... a devout and sincere religious individual ... a loyal friend ... a deeply patriotic American who served in the Air Force ... the typical American who has made America what it is today in all its greatness.

He was with us for only a few years, but the imprint he made upon our lives and the service he rendered his community, church, and nation will never end.

We miss you Steven ... we all loved you ... now that you are with Him...we know He loves you more and more each heavenly second He shares with you.

Humbly submitted, J.C. Robertson, Jr. -SPJST-

MINUTES OF THE DISTRICT II SPRING MEETING - 1980

Steven Sikora LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: Since some of us did not have the privilege of knowing Steven Sikora. who lost his life so tragically, I thought it would be nice to have his picture in the Vestnik. Steven was a member of the SPJST and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sikora of Crosby and the grandson of our lodge members Harriet and Sarge Allison.

I would like to share with you, also, a beautiful tribute to Steven from the Crosby High School newspaper. It was written by Mr. J.C. Robertson, Jr., a teacher in Crosby High School. As you can see, Steven was loved by all who knew him.

May honor be given his memory now and forever.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp ** A TRIBUTE TO STEVEN SIKORA

Fraternally, Alice Svoboda -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 5, TIOGA Dear Members and Friends: Our regular meeting 'will be held Sunday afternoon, April 20th, at the home of Mrs. Mary Hejny. In case of bad weather, the meeting will be held April 27th.

Fraternally, Lorene Schroeder

One of our best, Steven Sikora, has been called home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ.

Steven Sikora, a 1975 graduate of Crosby. High School, was killed at Texas A&M University, January 28, 1980.

Steven was standing beside a friend when a car ran into him killing him instantly.

Those of us who knew Steven, knew him to be ... a young man of high intellectual ability ... of high moral

The meeting was called to order at 1:50 p.m. at Lodge No. 187, Round Rock by District II President Edwin Adamek.

The pledge of allegiance followed.

President Ray Woytek, of Round Rock Lodge No. 187, welcomed everyone to the meeting and expressed his wishes that the members would return soon.

A moment of silence was acknowledged for our deceased members.

Roll call of officers showed all were present.

The roll call of lodges showed Taylor with the most members present.

Minutes of the fall meeting were read by Secretary Mary Duliec with no corrections suggested froth the members.

President Edwin Adamek announced, during the District II Officers' reports, that he would not seek re-election.

Everyone expressed regrets of his departing.

Treasurer Vera Roepke gave her analysis of our bank accounts. The General Expense Account had a balance of $259.92 and the Youth Fund had $300.68.

Our Youth Counselor Frank Klinkovsky gave a rundown on youth activities for the months to come. The activity for the day was the `Miss SPJST' Contest.

The Auditing Committee reported that all books were found to be in order.

District II Director Henry Vitek was the next speaker. He stated that last year we added 500 new members, bringing our membership to over 56,000 members.

We were also reminded of the 23rd SPJST Convention in San Antonio,ffine 9, 10, 11, and 12th.

Lad Zatopek, District II sales representative, shared his pleasure with us over our district being number one in sales. He introduced the District II sales representatives and thanked them for their work.

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 Ruby Bolton gave the report for the Publication . Committee. She also announced her candidacy for the committee again.

SPJST Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska brought greetings from the Supreme Lodge. He stated that, due to economics, all officers could not attend a district meeting. Checks were also presented to our District II treasurer for $250.00 for the General Expense Fund and $2,472.50 for the Youth Fund.

Legal Advisor Reuben Lesikar stated that he was glad to be in Round Rock at the beautiful new lodge. He reported on his meetings with the By-Law Committee.

Our State Youth Director Dorothy Massey gave a report on the 'Miss SPJST' Contest.

Editor Rudy Sefeik gave a brief report on the Vewnik. He also asked for all committee reports to be turned in on time.

Secretary Dubec read the list of 50-year members; none were present at the meeting.

The selection of the fall meeting was next on the agenda. Lodge 29, Taylor volunteered its facilities.

In the election of officers, the ones elected were: President - D.I. Bohac; First Vice President - Ronnie Rieger; Second Vice President - Ray Woytek; Secretary - Mary Dubec; Treasurer Vera Roepke; Youth Counselor - Frank Klinkovsky; Asst. Youth Counselor Norma Cavanaugh and Flag Bearers Randy Manly and Ronald Marx.

It was decided to select a spring meeting site for 1981: Lodge 47, Seaton was chosen.

After the 'Miss SPJST' Contest, the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted, Mary Dubec District II Secretary -SPJST-

17 convention in June, it is, just too big a burden for some who are always willing to sacrifice their time. Be assured the play "Hot Water" will be kept hot. More information later.

With all the bad weather, our lodge fishermen did not have a chance to get out to fish until the other day three of the champions, Frank Tilich, Herman Liebscher and Joe Miksch ventured out to Somerville on a nice and sunny day and stayed three days in misery; of course, it didn't stay all nice and clear, it got cold and fishing was very slim just enough for two mealy, but the chief cook, Joe Miksch, was prepared and served a big pot of chili to his two hungry companions. The dishes, I found out were all disposable and all the cooking pots were cleaned and washed by Frank's sweet wife, Mary Tilich after being brought back home by the vacationers.

They are all quiet, no bragging of any kind.

SPJST convention delegates meeting is called for Monday, April 21st at 7:30 p.m. All delegates from District V please attend, it is very important \to be familiar with all the changes of proposed by-laws.

The "Moravanka" nineteen-member ensemble will be with us at the lodge Wednesday, April 30th. They will entertain us with their polkas and waltzes. First part will be concert music and the second half for your dancing pleasure. Hope you were in luck to get your advance tickets, the time is drawing closer, but try the lodge office for reservations maybe you will be lucky.

Call 869-5767.

Another attraction coming on May 3rd is the big band sound of Ed Gerlach who will come back to Lodge No. 88 to entertain our members and guests; tickets will go on sale April 18th at $7.50 per person; it will be a gala affair.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON NEWS

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The two weekend dances, Friday the 4th with the South Texas Bohemian Boys and Saturday the 5th with the Claud Marty orchestra (formerly the Blumes), was a semi-formal dance. Both nights had a satisfactory attendance. Vice Chairman Leland Hensley was in charge of both nights.

The English play -"Hot Water", for the time being, is placed on the shelf for a while to cool off. I was informed that the play had to be postponed for valid reasons, but will be staged later sometimes in the fall. All parts are placed in good hands, but with all the lodge activities and the SPJST

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR

Dear Members: Lodge Sam Houston No. 73 in Seymour will host the District IV meeting April 27th at the VFW Hall in Seymour at 1:30 p.m.

We are inviting all the Supreme Lodge officers and their wives, all the members of District IV, and all the other district members who wish to attend.

We will serve supper at $2 per adult and $1.50 per child plates.

Lodge No. 73 President (Submitted by Sister Mary Haisler)

BRAZOSPORT CZECH CLUB The Brazosport College Czech Cultural Club met Friday evening, March 21st at the home of Ernest and Dottie Mensik in Lake Jackson.

Members and guests enjoyed kolaches and other refreshments, sang several songs accompanied by Larry Peters on the accordion, traded records and played Taroky. The social was briefly interrupted for a short business meeting called to order by President David Koranek.

Ernest Mensik gave the secretarytreasurer's report and the club then discussed upcoming trips to University of Houston to attend the Czech Opera "The Two Widows" on March 29th and to the Moravanka concert and dance in East Bernard on April 27th. Progress reports on a pin for club members and on an incentive program for enrollment in the Czech language course at the college were given by the president.

The next monthly meeting will be held Thursday, April 24th at 7:30 p.m. in Room 137 at Brazosport College. New members are welcome and enrollment in the college is not necessary for membership.

"Na shledanou," Until we meet again Edith Hall Reporter -SPJST-

SPJST LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

SOFTBALL TEAM Dear Brothers and Sisters: Another season of playing softball for our SPJST Lodge No. 84 team is here and this marks the 27th consecutive season since we started our team. We will again be playing fast pitch softball in the.

Dallas Softball Association this season.

Our team has been working out for some two months and we have also been playing a few practice games with other teams, winning some and losing some also, and trying to find out what all the players can do under game conditions.

We are also entered in Dallas DSMA Pre-season Tournament which was supposed to have been played the weekend of March 29th and 30th; however, it was postponed due to rain and wet diamonds. We did play our first game Friday night, April 4th, at 8 p.m. against the Pacesetter Sales Team and we won by a score of 8 to 1 behind the two-hit pitching of Lionel Schulz. By winning, we did not have to play again until Saturday, April 12th, at 9 a.m. at Samuel Diamond Grand No. 2 affqinst

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the Cardinals, a real strong team. The results of our first game and the remainder of the tournament will be given in my next report.

We will have about the same roster as last season. Actually, we lost two players, Roy Andrews, one of our pitchers who will play for another team, and Joe Harasta who decided not to play this season. We wish them both the best of luck; we enjoyed having them on our team. Their replacements are Mark Hammond, who played for us, previously, until he moved out of town, and he will be our new first baseman and Tommy Yates, who will be our second pitcher. We welcome both new players to our team and we know they will help the team with their talents and efforts. We are looking forward to having another enjoyable and, hopefully, a successful season.

We will be playing in the Men's City Major Fast Pitch League on Tuesday or Wednesday nights, once a week. There are twelve teams in our league and Tuesday nights, we will play at Samuel Grand Diamond No. 1, and Wednesday night games will be played at Kiest Park Diamond No. 1.

We opened league play Tuesday night, April 15th at Sam Grand No. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Our opponent was Sarge Construction.

The second game will be played Wednesday night, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Kiest Diamond No. 1. Our opponent will be the Cardinals.

Wednesday, April 30th, we will play at 9:10 p.m. against Knight Construction at Kiest Diamond No. 1.

We hope that some of our members and friends, who are interested in the top-notch softball, will come out and watch us play this season.

Results of our tournament play will be given in my next report. Assisting me this season, as my assistant manager, will be Jerry Zabojnik who is also one of our players.

Fraternally, Ben Jarma Team Manager -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Dear Members: Our lodge held their monthly meeting Sunday, March 8th at 4 p.m. with President Edwin Adamek presiding at the meeting.

Pam Steger led the members to the pledge of allegiance to the United States flag.

All officers were present for the meeting.

SWEET HOME LODGE HONORS 50-YEAR MEMBER March 16,1980

Frank Malina [left] was honored during the recent meeting of Lodge No. 63 at the Slovacek Ballroom. He was the recipient of an SPJST membership pin, which was presented by District VI Sales Representative Edwin Smajstrla on behalf of the Society. [Photo submitted by Sister Elaine Berkovsky] The minutes of the previous meeting were read, and the treasurer's report and the Property Committee report were given.

Thank you letters were read from the John's Community Hospital, the Ladies' Auxiliary, and the March of Dimes. A letter was also read from Brother Lad Zatopek commending the sales representatives for 1979 on the good job they have done.

Taylor Chamber of Commerce wants the lodge to participate in the TIF Parade in July. The youth club will enter their float for the parade.

New members received in the lodge are: Larry Raesz, Kimberly Ann Raesz, Abby Gail Turner, Teresa Lynn Turner, Lorie Christine Turner, Donna Marie Jarosek, Allison Rene Turner, Shawn Sterling, James Edward Carver, Paul C. Mikulencak, Rosalie Mikulencak, Cathy Elnora Haag, Jerry Louis Haag, Bonnie Kiesling and Timothy Ryan Hejl.

Youth Leader Melvin Steger reported that forty-two members were present at the meeting with three new members and seven adults. For their social this month they plan to go to Innerspace Cavern in Georgetown. They also plan to have a bake sale soon. The youth club will enter a float for Taylor Independence Festival (TIF) in July.

Brother Steger reminded everybody about the Spring District II meeting in Round Rock, Sunday, March 16th.

Our annual May Fete is coming up Sunday, May 4th. We elected a queen for this event. Donna Steger was elected May Fete Queen; she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Steger and Audrey Heselmeyer was elected SPJST Queen and she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Heselmeyer.

The crowning of queens will begin at 3 p.m. followed with a grand march at 6 p.m.; music will be by The Innovations.

There will be food and drinks available.

Ronnie Rieger thanked the lodge for buying the T-shirts for Michael Kaiser and him for their baseball team representing SPJST Lodge No. 29.

Door prizes were won by Ken Sefcik, Elaine Machu and Ruben Bryant.

The next meeting will be held Sunday, April 13th at 4 p.m.

An Easter egg hunt was held outside for the youngsters, after the meeting.

Fraternally, Ba Mae Jansky Reporter -SPJST-

TO: SPJST ALL LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS Dear Brothers and Sisters: In the past, the convention has provided assistance to members of the SPJST Society who were judged as hardship cases. We would like to continue this policy at the June convention. The Finance Committee has set a guide for the assistance of judging these cases: 1. The member who needs assistance must submit his or her name to the local lodge officer, who in turn will review the case.

2. The letter must explain why he or she needs assistance.

3. The letter must be signed by the local lodge president and secretary.

4. The letter must be mailed to the Finance Committee no later than May 10, 1980. All cases will be reviewed by the Committee before the convention: none will be accepted at the convention.

Please mail all letters to: Rita J. Vanek, Secretary, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Financial Committee Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE NO.

87, TEMPLE

Dear Members: President Vlasta Jez called our meeting to order Friday evening, March 14th at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 16, 1980 Flagbearer Jerry Vaichar led the lodge in reciting the pledge of allegiance.

Members remained standing in silent tribute to deceased members.

Dorothy Chervenka read the minutes of the February, meeting; they were approved as read.

Various reports were given and old and new business was discussed.

Otto Kristinek and Lewis Sirny were reported to be on the sick list. We wish these members a speedy recovery.

Ed Reisner was voted in as a new member on the Board of Trustees.

The Investigating Committee approved the acceptance of two new members, Randall Thomas Scott and John Robert Bigham into our lodge. We welcome these new members.

We enjoyed seeing so many members attend the February meeting and the chili supper was delicious. A special thanks to the excellent cooks, Annie Plsek, Mary Zatopek and Vlasta Jez. The social chairman, Annie Plsek, announced a covered dish supper will be served at the April meeting Friday evening, April 11th at 7 p.m. Members were asked to bring a covered dish of meat and vegetable and/or salad and dessert of their choice for family and guests; the lodge furnished the bread and beverages.

Happy springtime to all!

Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka Recording Secretary -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 84, DALLAS

Dear Members: Our Easter bake sale was a great success and the Special Committee of Lodge 84, Dallas, would sincerely like to thank everyone who helped us out.

The following ladies, alphabetically, helped with either baked goods, donations, or sales assistance, and, mostly important, good old-fashioned support: Bessie Baker, Millie Bartek, Geraldine Becan, Linda Coker, Dottie Hagar, Lillian Flamusek, Beulah Horak, Lillie Jarma, Bessie Kalich, Mary Kubacek, Evelyn Macik, Joann Manak, Lynda Novak, Sophie Olsowsky, Carlyn Ondrusek, Bessie Petr, Cherri Petr, Wanda Petr, Justine Pokladnik, Dorothy Prasifka, Genora Rejcek, Alfreda Sadecky, Evelyn Salac, Rose Scott, Annie Staglik and Flossie Vita.

We couldn't have done it without your help, ladies!

Of course we can't forget our two "doormen" Ron Coker and Lodge President Rudolph "Hank" Sadecky.

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doors, 'tote' packages and other various and sundry jobs. Thanks guys!

An extra special thank you is due to Sid and Justine Pokladnik for, once again, allowing us to use the premises of Rudolph's Meat Market for our sale and to the Market employees for putting up with us.

We mustn't fail to mention and thank all those who purchased baked goods; after all, a "sale" is not a sale unless someone buys; and you did. If we've left off your name, please, please forgive us as your help 'was appreciated and needed. Thanks, once again to all!

Fraternally, Special Committee: Linda Coker Bessie Petr -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 74, LOVELADY

Dear Members and Guests: I am glad to report about the functions of our lodge that have improved greatly with all the entertainments that it provides for its members and guests. We have more people attending the game-night socials which take place every Thursday and also the Saturday night dances.

Mildred and I did not attend the dance at our lodge which was held April 5th because we were invited to Lufkin Civic Center to attend a polka band of the Texas Dutchmen that provided the best polka and waltz plus other steps (music that I did not know how to dance; I still have a lot to learn).

I am very proud to see the success Brother Richard Bevin and Mr. and Mrs. Lemkie are having teaching so many people dancing polkas and other intelligent dancing. It is really something to see about two or three hundred people dancing the polka at one time.

We are really proud of the officers and members who are overseeing that all the functions of our lodge are in order; that is what draws more attendance; people like to go to a place where they are safe from friction and a place where they can enjoy themselves. Thanks to all of you who do so much for the lodge.

Until next time...

Fraternally, Chester Shmoldas -SPJST--

D STRICT VI SPRING MEETING

Sunday, April 20, 1980 The SPJST District VI spring meeting will be held on Sunday, April 20th, at the KJT Hall in Ganado with Lodge No. 138, the host.

Registration: 1 p.m.

Meeting called to order at 1:30 p.m.

by District VI president Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance Welcome by host Lodge No. 138 president Response by District VI vice president Tribute to departed members Roll call of District VI officers by District VI secretary, also roll call of lodges in the district.

Recognition of visitors by District VI vice president The 'Miss SPJST' competition for District VI in talent will be presented by our youth counselor, Mrs. Elsie Brdecka. This is part one of the competition.

Reading of minutes of the last meeting and correspondence by District VI secretary.

Treasurer's report Here we will have the second part of the 'Miss SPJST' competition on the speech contest.

We will continue with the meeting Report of District VI director Report of sales representative Report of youth counselor District VI rest homes director Vestnik editor's report Other reports of Supreme Lodge Old or unfinished business New Business Announcement of 'Miss SPJST' winner Report of Nominating Committee Election of officers Installation of officers Selection of site for fall meeting Announcements (if any) Adjournment We ask that you make your reports short because this is the last meeting before the convention and we may want to discuss something and I hope we can finish early so we can enjoy a little visiting with our members of the host lodge.

I am extending this invitation to all the members of the district and to all the Supreme Lodge officers, etc. Let's have a good meeting!

Fraternally yours, Miss Mary Mrnustik Dist. VI President Rt. 3, Box 250 El Campo, TX 77437

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V2STNIK LODGE NO. 47, SEATON CHORAL CLUB

Dear Readers, Our Club can pride itself on the very, very good attendance of members who went to entertain at the Buckholts Senior Citizens Benefit Program. Each one can give himself, and to one another, a pat on the back.

These members were there: Frank and Lillie Mikulec, Otto and Matilda Hanus, the Leon Zavodnys, Daniel and Linda Wilde, the Clarence Sulas, Willie Kohuteks, Frank Spanhels, Elsie and Matthew Cabla and the Johnie Vaniceks.

Also, Marie Zvolanek, Annie Jakubec, Lillian Kosarek, Dorothy Morris, Georgia Sodek , Dorothy Pechal, Martha Klusacek, Anne Krcha, Beanie (Mrs. Tom) Mikeska and Stacie Horelica. Enthusiasm and a contagious happy spirit pervades the singers when we make a good showing.

Accompanying ably and capably on the piano was Annie Jakubec, our director. She is a musical "jack-of-all trades" and lends her talent in many ways for our benefit. Dorothy Morris assisted with the program and directing.

Due to the critical health of his mother, Henry Janacek could not be present to play the accordion for us. He and Helen were to perform a duet; we look forward to this at a future time.

Talented people from in and around Buckholts performed for the receptive audience. School-age children, who participated, were judged and awarded ribbons, and, with singing, instrumentals and comedy, the entire evening was an enjoyable occasion.

Czech and English songs were included in our selections and were well-received. It was good to help launch and support this deserving cause. We wish them success.

Shana Patterson, a special guest for the evening and a Lodge 47 Youth Club member, sang a spiritual song.

Performers and the audience alike said that the evening was worthwhile in its purpose and ability to entertain and to entertain well Is is often in the most unexpected places that one has the best times.

Adeline Kohutek arranged our presence at the benefit with Mrs. Lula Criswell, the Chairman the Club thanks them both.

Unable to be with us were Emily Stuteville and Ruby L. Bolton. Their sister, Della Buster, passed away in Washington and the two sisters attended her funeral there. Heartfelt

sympathy is extended to them and their families.

The Seaton Brass Band, scheduled to play, regrettably cancelled their appearance due to other commitments by some band members.

"Zpivejme zas". (Let us sing again).

Sincerely, Dorothy Morris, Reporter -SPJST-

DALLAS CIRCLE OF CZECH WOMEN Our April meeting was opened by President Ella Bartos at 10:30 a.m. April 3, with the pledge of allegiance to our flag.

Sister Helen Vrla, Sr. on behalf of today's hostesses, presented orchid corsages to outgoing President E. Bartos and incoming President Ann Zvolanek.

Sister Z. Skotak read the minutes of the last meeting in absence of Sister J. Kankrlik. Treasurer V. Jurcik gave a good financial report. Corresponding Secretary M. Sebestik read "Thank-you" cards from Sister M. Toberny thanking for the cheerful cards sent her during her illness, and also from Sister L. Smith thanking for the gift sent her to the hospital. A letter was read from Barbara Dybala thanking the Circle members for the recipes for their new cookbook. Sister M. Noska sent 6 get-well cards, Sister B. Podhrasky sent 11 birthday cards and Sister R. Kopecek gave her membership report.

Sister E. Bartos welcomed and introduced the new officers.

President A. Zvolanek thanked the outgoing officers for a job well done. Our new business began with Sister Zvolanek presiding. First of all, the guests were welcomed and introduced. The new committee members were introduced and they are: Sister M. Malooly Birthday cards; Sister Bessie KalichSunshine Committee; Sister M. SebestikHostess Chairman; Sisters Helen, Jr. and V. Kohn - Gifts for sisters in hospital; Sisters R. Kopecek, V. Jurcik, L. Spain and Z. Skotak - Telephone Committee; Sister R. Kopecek - Charge of small gift tickets; Sister J. Kankrlik - Czech reporter and Sister A. Roberts - English reporter.

We had 41 members present and 10 guests. The guests were Millie Kudrna, Rose Bednar, Geneva Crosby, Leanne Parma and Patricia Podhrasky. The men guests were Arnold Vrla, Stanley Vrla, Steve Vrla, Bob Zvolanek and George Skotak. We were so happy to see George with us again.

On the sick list are Sister M. Petrik, who is in the hospital, Sister M. Toberny is at home now and Frank Kankrlik, husband of Sister J. Kankrlik, is in the hospital.

A generous donation was given to the Veteran's Hospital of Dallas for Easter in Honor of Sister Marie Toberny.

Hereafter, the Circle will make this an annual project. Sister Toberny is known for her dedication as a volunteer worker and supporter for the veterans in the hospital for many years.

A pot plant was sent to Sister A. Hemzal and was taken to her by Sister Lydia Kartous. Sister F. Konakovsky sent greetings by Sister Z. Skotak.

The kitchen at the Sokol Hall is in the process of remodeling and, if any Circle members have some good ideas, please contact Sister Bertha Podhrasky.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sisters L. Dirkx, J. Kankrlik, R. Kopecek, M. Kowal, K. Kraft, H. Oates, E. Salac, E. Skrabanek, R. Urban, M. Voss and E. Fojt.

Sister A. Zvolanek announced that the Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council meeting will be held at the SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas,April 17 at 7:30 p.m.; also., she reminded everyone of the Polka Festival at Ennis on May 3rd and 4th.

Robert Cunningham, husband of Sister E. Cunningham, was the winner of the $50.00 award for top blood donor at the Post Office where he is employed; at present, he is on a two-week training mission with the Air Force (RAF) National Guard in Mildenhall, England.

The "Moravanka" which will be in Dallas,May 3rd and 4th should read from Brno, Czechoslovakia and not Prague as written in our reporter's letter of March 19.

Donations for luncheon guests were received from Sisters M. Bartek, A. Hucek and E. Cunningham. George Skotak and Bob Zvolanek gave a donation.

We have had requests for the address of Barbara Dybala in charge of their cookbook coming out in early Fall. The price is $5.95 if payment is received by May 10. After that it will be $7.95. Add .75 cents for each cookbook if you wish to have it mailed. Her address is: Mrs. Barbara Dybala, 521 Cashmere Dr., Garland, Texas, 75041.

A delicious lunch was served by hostesses of the month and they are Sisters Helen Vrla, Sr., Helen Vrla, Jr., Bessie Kalich, Anna Brown, Martha Vila, Rose Parma,'Cathey Pottkotter and Libby Tlamicha.

Reporter Sister Alice Roberts will leave April 4 for the National Bowling

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Wednesday, April 16, 1980 Tournament in Seattle, Washington. She will be away for several days so that is the reason why I am taking over, her duty today.

Our next meeting will be Thursday, May 1.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers May 11!

Fraternally, Mary Sebestik -SPJST-

ROCK SPJST HALL A NEW SHOWCASE FOR COUNTRY MUSIC

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The Austin area has a new showcase for Country Music in the SPJST Hall in Round Rock. Open only a few months now, the Hall has already had capacity crowds for a number of Country Music Artists such as Ernest Tubb, Johnny Bush and others of like stature. In fact, the night Ernest Tubb was there, they had to turn people away.

The hall seats 1,000 people comfortably, and the tables are set in such a way that the dancers do not block the view of the stage at any time. The stage is set up in a corner, rather than in the middle, and with the tables set in an L shape from the stage, there is a good view for everyone.

Another feature of the SPJST Hall, which makes it different from the other clubs, is the large food concession stand in the front of the hall. Of course there are drinks for sale too, but nobody hassles you to buy any, making it a more family like atmosphere.

For non•Texas readers, the SPJST stands for Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, or to translate, Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, an Order founded July 1, 1897 by early Czech pioneers of Texas to provide mutual aid to its members and their families.

On a recent visit to catch the Johnny Bush Show, Texas Noteable News Publishers and Editor were impressed with the size and operation of the SPJST Hall, as well as thoroughly entertained by the good show put on by Johnny and his Bandeleros. Featuring Rick Price on steel, John Schattenburg on fiddle and lead guitar; Chuck Carson on bass and vocals, and John Reynolds on drums, the band put on a good show by themselves.

Then when Johnny was on, the tempo quickened and the crowd had a ball with his pure country music, often a twin fiddle led western swing. A further bonus for the full house was a two-song appearance by Laura Lee McBride, "The Queen of Western Swing." Showing that her not long ago operation for cancer

had not affected her voice, Laura Lee proved again that she can sing and yodel as few others can.

And with such stars on its horizon as Mickey Gilley, the people who attend the SPJST Hall can look forward to many more shows of the same high quality.

(Editor's note - Article sent in by SPJST Lodge No. 187 President Ray Woytek.)

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SPJST LODGE 47, SEATON

CHORAL CLUB Dear Readers, To begin our Tuesday evening practice, the Choral Club sang warm-up melodies, posed for the formal picture, practiced new songs, then ended with decisiqns and plans for future activities.

When Bobby Sosa, the photographer, arrived he arranged all those present in front of the stage. The picture was taken there. This was the largest turn-out of members in a long while; it would be good if we would be 100 percent each time. When we resumed singing, the sound of our voices was full, lovely and we sang well, old and newer songs.

Bobby Sosa, photographs many speCial occasions, from weddings and portraits to area school pictures. His studio is in Temple and we were glad to avail ourselves of his services. We look forward eagerly to seeing the picture.; Ruby Bolton, Emily Stuteville, the Janaceks and Viola Cervenka were all back with us after having attended' to their families' needs in illness and death.

Decisions made at the business meeting were to: sing at three rest homes, in Temple on our next three usual practice dates; accept the invitation from George Pavelka to entertain at the Blue Bonnet Rest Home in Granger; have our Spring picnic on Sunday, the 18th of May; and to add missing pages to our songbooks.

On April 22nd, Tuesday, we Will perform for the residents of Southern Manor Rest Home; on May 13th: at Leisure Lodge and on May 27th at Southland Villa. All these are set for 7 p.m., but let's be there before then to assemble properly.

A very nice program is planned and rehearsal, and we are so very glad to visit and entertain the folks at these rest homes. They are appreciative; we hope that we alleviate, at least temporarily, someone's loneliness and leave a little cheer. As usual we will wear our Chdral dress. We, etc., thank Martha Klusaeek for her time and effort in these arrangements.

The Choral Club will take part in a program of Czech music, singing and Beseda dancing to entertain at the Blue

Bonnet Rest Home in Granger. Sunday, April 27th is the date; from 1 to 3 p.m.,the time.

George Pavelka, Czech Melody Hour host, is planning this afternoon of pleasure and he will have a band playing; the Seaton Beseda Dancers have been asked to dance at his request, the musicians and choral singers will perform together. Two or three songs will be chosen complementary to both groups. No rehearsals are planned.

We will sing at 1:30 p.m. following the band, and again later in the program.

Please all- come sooner and in Choral dress.

More details on our Spring picnic will be announced in future Vestnik reports.

It is good to sing; it's fun to sing, and we are cohesive when we take time for this social activity.

Spivejte, spivejme.

Fraternally, Dorothy Morris Reporter -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 173, GALVESTON

Dear Members: Just a few lines to say how sorry we missed you at our last meeting. We really had a nice time with those who did attend. Maybe you can come and join us at our next meeting which will be held May 18th, at 1 p.m. at 704 Ling in Bayou Vista. Please bring yourself and a covered, dish.

Fraternally, Mary Lou Huepers

BULLETIN BOARD Markt Meeting.

The District I spring meeting will be held Sunday, April 27, 1980, at Lodge No. 17, New Tabor.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

YOUTH SECTION Youth Activity Calendar April 19-20 — State Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Val Verde August 24 — State YAD at Temple September 27 -- State Royalty at Lodge No. 187 Round Rock District IV Sunday, July 27 — Youth Achievement Day (More details later) Sunday, July 28 — YAD at Senior Citizens. Recreation Bldg., Seymour August 13-16 — Camp with District I, at Camp Val Verde Ray Woytek

Henry E. Vitek .'To the Members and Delegates of SPJST District II: At the XXII Convention you elected me to serve as your director of District II to the Supreme Lodge. This has been an honor and a pleasure.

During that time I have always tried to represent District II and the entire SPJST honestly and to the very best of my ability. The progress of the SPJST, as a whole, is of the greatest importance.

At this time, I wish to publicly express my gratitude and appreciation 'for the confidence and trust that you have placed in me in the past. Many members have requested that I continue to serve on the board, so at this time I 'Wish to announce that I would be happy to serve you for another term as your District II director.

Fraternally yours, Henry E. Vitek

Being friendly

is our pleasure—

'Being helpful

is our business

After much encouragement from many lodge members in District II, I am announcing my candidacy for the position of District II director. My involvement in SPJST affairs the past 3 years has encouraged me to become even more involved through a dedication to do even more for our great SPJST Society by offering my experience and helping in any way that I can. I believe the position of director will bring me even closer to the lodges and members in District H. I have been a member of SPJST for 28 years, and have been instrumental in forming Lodge No. 187, Round Rock (which at this writing has_561 members) by supervising the building of our lodge hall and serving as president of this lodge for 3 years.

My 35 years of business experience includes building and land developing, both residential and commercial, seven years on the Round Rock School Board, six years on our church council, service as a member of the Board of Directors of the Texas Association of: Mutual Fire Insurance Companies, president and director of Goetha Fire Insurance Co. for five years, president of District II, SPJST, for 1 year and officer of District II for 3 years.

I believe that the volume of insurance and number of members I have sold in the past three years is an indication of my dedication to SPJST and feel that I qualify for this position, so I am asking you to reflect your interest in our rapidly-growing SPJST organization by electing me your director in District II. Fraternally, Ray Woytek

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From The District Youth Counselors DISTRICT IV YOUTH COUNSELOR The District IV 'Miss SPJST' Contest was held March 30th at Seymour, Texas.

This year we had three, contestants: Barbara Carnahan of Lodge No. 77, Jane Kveton of Lodge No. 157, and Jena Haisler from Lodge No. 73.

Barbara Carnahan was chosen 'Miss SPJST' for District IV, Jane Kveton became 1st runner-up, and Jena Haisler

Wednesday, April 16, 1980

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LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, Youth Achievement Day is arriving fast. Everyone must start working on these projects.

Camp will be August 2nd.

Dear Readers, The youth club presented its Easter program Sunday, March 30th. After the program the youngsters were divided in two groups to go hunt Easter eggs. It was a very pretty day for it. The teen age group had the prize eggs hid hard because it took over an hour to find one of the eggs. Then we all enjoyed a very delicious fried chicken supper. Thank you all for the Easter eggs, those who cooked the food, and all the prizes that were donated.

Fraternally, Bobby Hykel (3-31-80) -SPJST-

LODGE N0,6, COTTONWOOD

DISTRICT IV 'MISS SPJST' Candidate Barbara Carnahan of Lodge No. 77, Bomarton, is shown being crowned by District IV Youth Counselor Mary Haisler at their Lodge 73's meeting in Seymour on March 30th. In the background is Jane Kveton of Lodge 157, Lubbock. [Photo submitted by Sister Ibisler] placed 2nd runner-up: The girls were all winners because they performed beautifully,however, only one may be `Miss SPJST', but all may profit by entering the contest.

We were happy that our State Youth Director could be with us.

We thank Lodge No. 73 for letiing us have it on their meeting date so we could have an audience for the contestants to perform.

Fraternally, Mrs. Mary Daisler District IV DYC

Letters From The Youth LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, The District III meeting will be held April 13th at Lodge No. 35 in Elk. Delores Dobecka will be our 'Miss SPJST' contestant; she is working hard and doing a great job with her speech.

Good luck!

Fraternally, Karen Hykel Treasurer (3-31-80)

Dear Readers, We had our Easter program March 30th. We had an Easter card contest.

The Easter Rabbit hid some eggs for us to find. Our Easter supper was delicious. Thanks to the cooks.

Fraternally, Terry Hykel (3-31-80) -SPJST -

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD Dear Readers, March 30th was our April meeting.

We had a good attendance.

Our April birthday is for Keith Hykel.

Damon Perez brought the pretty Easter cake.

Fraternally, Lanette Hykel

Fraternally, Theresa Dobecka (13) (4-3-80) -SPJST-

DISTRICT III YOUTH CLUB Dear Readers, This is a reminder to all of the youth of District III that next Sunday, April 13th, our spring meeting will be held in Elk at Lodge No. 35.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

Ever' — ' to . ttend because we will have a lot of important issues to discuss, one being the election of our new 1980-81 officers. See you Sunday!

Steve Stanislav District III Youth Club Secretary (Delayed)

(3-31-80) -SPJST-

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LODGE

NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, We held our regular montlity meeting Sunday, March 30th before the lodge meeting. We had a very good attendance.

A discussion was brought up to go bowling and also when to go out to eat pizzas. All the youth members will be notified what days we will go.

All the officers presented their reports and they were in order.

I hope to see many of the members at the District III Youth Club meeting that will be held at Lodge No. 35, Elk on Sunday, April 13th.

(4-3-80)

Fraternally yours, Delores Dobecka (15) (Delayed)

LODGE NO.6, COTTONWOOD

Dear Readers, The youth club members have been busy at the Friday socials rehearsing the Easter program and making Easter cards. These cards were judged at our Easter party. We want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Joe Krizan for judging them. We also have been making Easter Bunnies which took a lot of work. They will be pretty when they are finished.

Fraternally yours, Shirley Dobecka (11) (4-3-80) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

Dear Members, The youth club of Lodge No. 142 held its regular monthly meeting on March 28th. The meeting was called to order

by President Karen Jochen. The pledge to the flag was led by William Janik.

Under old business we discussed our last paper drive which was very

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successful. Our charity project for this month was for the Good Samaritan Home.

Under new business the dates for camp, YAD, and a District V picnic were discussed. We will also have a bake sale a_t the adult meeting on April 13th.

After the meeting we had an Easter party with everybody winning prizes.

Door prizes went to Curtis Kieschnick, Keith Kieschnick, Karen Jochen and William Janik.

Our next meeting will be on April 25th. Don't forget to bring games.

Fraternally, Dennis Veselka (16) Secretary-Treasurer (4-10-80) P.S.-Take Pride, We Do In District V! -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 117, ROBSTOWN

Dear Members and Friends, Saturday, March 15th, 1980, we started to have our regular monthly meeting at the Hazel Bazemore Park but it was raining and cold, so we had our meeting at the Jackson Woods Presbyterian Scout Hut. President Pam Steiger called the meeting to order. We followed with the pledge of allegiance.

Debbie Foerster read the minutes of the previous meeting and the roll call.

Various committee chairmen gave their committee reports.

David Kuenneke gave a report on the youth club's trip to see the "Holiday on Ice" show on February 23rd.

Christine Nelson gave a report on the performance of the stage play "Sound of Music" we saw March 8th.

Laura Landin brought two guests and Rocky Bowers brought one guest and they introduced them to us.

Our youth leader, Mrs. Thelma Hrncir gave some reports and told of some upcoming events and introduced our newest member, Donna Beneck.

We are glad to have her.

There being no further business, President Steiger closed the meeting.

After the meeting some of us played social games and others played pool.

The adult leaders prepared a supper of roasted franks, homemade chili and all the trimmings. We thank each of you.

We had a great afternoon.

Fraternally, Debbie Foerster (11) (4-2-80)

LODGE NO. 117, ROBSTOWN Dear Members and Friends, Saturday, March 8th, our youth club members boarded the club bus and went to see the Harbor Playhouse production of "Sound of Music." It was really great. The children actors stole the hearts of all of us. The actress who played Maria was really great.

We are looking forward to other Harbor Playhouse productions.

Fraternally, John Foerster (12) (4-2!80) -SPJST-

DISTRICT VII YOUTH CLUB The District VII Youth Club meeting was held March 23, 1980 at Lodge 79 in Corpus Christi, following the adult district meeting and Miss SPJST contest.

The meeting was called to order by President Brent Hrncir with 27 members present and our District Youth Counselor Maxine Pavliska, and youth leaders of No. 79 Corpus Christi, No. 117 Robstown and No. 107 Floresville in attendance. Our State Youth Director, Dorothy Massey was also present.

Election of officers was the first order of business with the following officers elected for 1980: President - Brent Hrncir (117) Vice-Pres. - Phyllis Roemer (107) Sec.-Treas. - Roxy Bayer (107) Reporter - Cindy Tepera (79) Following the elections a discussion was held about a district outing. It was decided on a trip to Astroworld in Houston on June 20th. The district will pay part of the expense which is to be decided and the local youth leaders will be notified. Since Floresville and Robstown have buses, they have offered to take members from clubs near them for a fee, to also be decided.

The Robstown group is planning on spending the night, while Floresville probably would not. Our District VII Youth Counselor, Maxine Pavliska, urged all to participate. It should be fun and a great way to get acquainted with your fellow SPJST youth.

District VII YAD will be held July 27th in New Braunfels. Let's everyone start working on projects and programs so this year's YAD in District VII will be the best yet.

Camp will be held August 5th thru 9th at Val Verde. Let's all plan on attending.

The date and place of our next district meeting has not been decided at this

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time. We will keep you informed.

Our representative in the Miss SPJST contest at the Convention will be Laura Pavelka of No. 117, Robstown. We're all pulling for you Laura!

Hope to see everyone at Astroworld.

Fraternally, Cindy Tepera Lodge No. 79, Reporter (4-2-80) -SPJST-

LODGE

NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE

Dear Members and Friends: Our meeting was held Sunday, March 30th at 4 p.m. It was called to order

by Assistant Youth Leader Betty Weisner.

Old business was that we would help the library by giving the charity money or buy a book with that money; also, we will start having door prizes so start coming to the meetings.

In new business a motion was made to go to Inner Space in Georgetown on Sunday, April 27th. Someone will be calling you to let you know more information.

Our next meeting will be held Sunday, May 4th at 1:30 p.m. We are having a short meeting so that everyone can go to the Taylor May Fete at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Ginger Wuensche (14) Secretary (4-8-80) -SPJST-

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Dear Members: The Lodge 88 Youth Club held their April meeting April 3rd at 7:30 p.m. We held a discussion on starting our projects for YAD in July. The youth leaders advised that there will be a social this month and they would be contacting all of us.

The Youth Club also held a bake sale, during and after the meeting. Thanks to those who brought baked goods.

The teens were then invited to come help hide eggs Saturday for the hunt for the little ones. Those who are not working, we know, will come and help' the leaders. This is a real fun-thing to do for the little tikes which I helped do last year. Hope to see all of you at our next social and be sure to make plans to attend our May 1st meeting at 7:30. We will receive our YAD cards at that time.

Fraternally yours, Debra Dobesh (13) (4-9-80)

PODPORA LIDSKOST -- BRATRSTVI Cast Ceski iledni organ Slovanske Podporniiei Jednoty Stain Texas, zalotene roku 1897 16. dubna 1980

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01111iL DOMOVATELO Slovanska Lipa hid eislo 66, Waco Cteni bratfi a sestry: Na g i bfeznovou schazi zahajil bratr Henry (Hank) West za pfamnosti neco pies 60 Cletni; v gichni afednici byli na svem miste. Vlajky nastolili Randy Nors a James Yates. Mala vnueka bratra a sestry Ray Orsagovych zazpivala pisen "America" a pak odfikala Cest nagi vlajce; bylo to velice hezke, nebot' mala Terry je jenom asi pet let stara, dale jsme odfikali nase spolkova hesla.

Meli jsme jednu navgtevnici a sice Juddy Bibb; doufame, ze nas nav gtivi brzo zase nebot' je vl"dy vitana.

Pak jsme povstali v fiche modlitbe za otce bratra Benito Leo ge, kte0 zemfel minuIST tYden; budil mu zeme lehkou.

Pak se pfikroeilo ku eteni protokolu, kte0 byl pfijat tak, jak byl napsan a jsme pfikroCili ku zpravam vybora a za nag majekovSr vjrbor podala zpravu sestra Darlene Engelke, za mladei sestra Libby Parma a povedela nam, ze mladei bude mit hledani vafeek po schazi, col se tak krasne yydafilo k velke radosti nagich maliel4ch. Za zabavni qbor podal zpravu bratr Geo Shilling, ze po hledani vajfeek budeme mit svaCinu, ktera se take vydafila dobfe, za nemocens14 4bor podal zpravu bratr Hank West, le mu sestra Agnes Mazanec telefonovala, ze poslala pozdravni karty temto bratram Frank Miller, Charlie Mueller a Joe Gaidu g ek a sestfe Lucille Hykel; doufame, ze se uzdravuji a ze budou v dobrem a trvalem zdravi co nejdfive.

Nove Cleny jsme pfijali tak, jak nasleduje: Michael Scott Cunningham, Allison J. Nixon, Crystale Ray Donley, Milford Leslie Behringer, Wanda Lou Davis, Jennifer Lynn-Davis, Johnny Cole Neal, Jim Bob Reed, Wm. L. Warren, Clarence Ray Nichols, Ronald D. Neumann a Millie Kofenek. Doufame, ze se jim u nas bude libit a ze budou navgtevovat schfize.

Dale se k nam pfidali od fadu 6 L.A. a Estelle Hvkle a Linda Svaeek; doufame,

le se jim u nas bude libit a ze se zapracujou do nagehio fadu; jste vitani.

Gratulujeme bratru a sestfe Jos. Janeekovy'm ktefi slavili jejich padesate “rroei v sobotu 22. bfezna a pfejeme y am, abyste se doCkali alespori 75. vy'roCi. Bylo to hezky se s seami pobavit a poveselit.

Narozeniny v bfeznu mely Matilda Hanug , Naurine Trefny, Anna Vernetti, Angelina West, Dorothy Warren, Katherine Warren, Batt Vernetti, a David Tally zazpivali jsme jim "Happy Birthday" a mnoho vice. Dort pro ne donesl Larry Brem; byl hezky a chutr4.

Jelikol nebylo dal g i jednani, schaze byla ukoneena az na tfeti nedeli ve dubnu a doufame, ze budeme mit velkounavgtevu. Po schfizi jsme pozorovali ty malieke jak hledaji vajiCka a po hledani vajfeek jsme meli dobrou svaCinu a pak jsme jeli domit. Nektefi ziistali k dalgimu besedovani, ale ja main nesnaze s oCima take dosti daleko, tak jsme jeli doma.

S bratrslqm pozdravem Otto Hanug

Tak Vielicos Aneika Houdkova.

Tak dnes 'name Velikonoce, nejak oslavuje ten slavtq eas jarni.

Poeasi neni vabec g karede ale je pod mrakem a to jii neni to, jako kydi slunieko pane sviti. Zima ale neni a vge jiz zaelna se zelenat na venku. Nekdo ma ty svatky vesele a nekdo zase smutne--to jil tak v iivote 1Vva a neda se nic proti tomu delat; musime to brat jak to pfijde, ze ano?

Dovedela jsem se ze nedavno v Richardson, Tx., zemfel ennisky osadnik John J. Galetka ye veku 64 let po kratgi nemoci. Byl synem zesnuqrch rodiat John a Lucy (Chrasteckji) Galetkoqch, ktefe jsme dobfe- znati v Ennis pied lety.

Byl rozen v Ennis a' Zit tam celjr zivot. Byl veteranem Druhe svetove valky a patfil k WFLA spolku a American Legion organizaci a ke kostelu sv. Jana odkud byl pohfben na hfbitov sv. Josefa. Pan Galetka byl svoboden a zanechal dva bratfi Charlie a Alfonse, dva synovce

Charlie Galetka z Houstonu a George Galetka z Ennis a jednu netef pi. Mary Ann Esteins z Ennis. Take zanechal mnoho bratranci a sestfenic a nekolik tetieek. Zesnulemu pfejeme ve es nY klid a jeho rodine patfi nase soustrast. Jegte musim se zminit, ze v kratke dobe odesli tfi bratranci za kratko za sebou: Leslie MouCka, Bob Monaca a nyni John Galetka--takoq jest osud!

Take neda y no me volala bYvala osadnice Dallas pi. Nad'a SljiviCova, ktera pied Casem pfi gla zde k poraneni negt'astnou nahodou a odjela zpet do sve rodne Jugoslavie, nebot' zde ji nemel nikdo kdo opatrovat a tam meta rodiee, myslim v Zagrebu. Otec snad jiz zemfel ale matka (Ce g ka) dosud lije. Ve sve rodne zemi se vyleCil a a nyni pfi g la si uspofadat sve veci a odjela zas zpet domii. Umela dobfe Cesky a rada chodila mezi Ceskk lid. Skoda, ze jsem ji nevidela ale pfeji ji vge nejlepgi a hlavne to zdravi, aby jii byla zase v dobrem stavu a mela se dobfe.

Tak jiz to uteee a brzy budou zde ti dobfi hudebnici ze stare vlasti tota ta "Moravanka" nam hrat tu krasnou hudbu Ceskoslovenska. Jen gkoda, ze ta Moravanka a ennisky. Polka festival budou oba v ty stejne dni, bude to moina hodne rozdelene nebot' na dvou mistech najednou neni mono bkt. Nevim dosud v kterSr den pajdeme zde na tu hudbu vyposlechnout a kdy tam do Ennis.

Moravanka bude brat zde dosti blizko nas v Royal Ballroom na Buckner Boulevard. Doufam, ze tu prostornou budovu apIne zapini a radi uvidime p.

Pfeffera a jeho spoleeniky.

Cetla jsem zajimavjr elanek, kterjr myslim bude zajimat etenafe. TSika se to eloveka polske narodnosti jmenem Ludwick Czajka, kte0 loni se se g el s dcerou o ktere nevedel, 'le ma. Pfed 39 lety on odegel do koncentraeniho tabora v Auschwitz a jeho 'feria eekala dite za 7 mesica. On skoro celou druhou svetovou valku prozil v tabore a kdyz byl osvobozen tak mu bylo reeeno, ze iena zemfela a nezanechala ifidne dite. V 1954 on odjel do Kanady a pracoval na farme a pak se &lend a mai 10 deti. Loni prave pied Velikonoci odjeli s druhou

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26 zenou do Polska a sli na hfbitov dat kvetiny na hrob jeho prvni zeny ye vesnici Vargavy, a co tak stali a hovofili tak tam gla taky mlada l'ena a data se s nimi do feel a tu se p. Czajka dovedel, je to jeho dcera o ktere nevedel. Zpriva ale nefika, kdo dceru vychoval a kde celY eas bydlela. Oni ji pozvali aby pfijela do Kanady a poznala sve bratry a sestry ale polske tif a dy ji nedovolili jet al za rok a tedy letos prave pied svatky velikonoeni se' vgichni segli pohromade v Kanade a Karola vi, "le ma otce za mofem, o kterem take nevedela po 39. letech.

Zahada, ze o otci nevedela!

V Jerusaleme letos se se g lo mnoho riiznYch lidi rozdilnYch nabozenstvi jako katolieti, pravoslavni, armen gti, Coptieti a iidovgti a kaidY z techto mel ureenY jistY eas poboThosti na ktery se umluvili a jeg te pry v dosti dobre pohode se vse odbylo. Pry celkem asi tficet tisic lidi putovalo do Svate Zeme a rekordni 'Oslo 95 tisic kfest'aftri a "lido byli v Jerusaleme o svatcich.

MinulY tYden se zde zase udala brutalni vraida mlade asi 30 tete ieny prominentniho pravnika. Kdyi ji k yeeeru mantel na gel tak byla nalezena naha, ugkrcena v jejich peknem domove a ve vedlej gi svetnici plakal 15. mesieni hogik, ale ona jii byla kolik hodin mrtva.

Mantel konal slulbu jako porotce pfi soudu a byl prye celY den. Zahada ale je, ie ona nikdy nikoho ciziho do domu nepustila kdyi ho neznala a nikde nebyly znamky nejakeho nasilneho vloupani a tedy kdo asi ji tak zardousil a na zrcadle bylo napsano tyCinkou na rty tyto slova: "nyni jsme tedy vyrovnani, Don"--to slovo Don bylo jmeno maniela. KaidY fika, byli oba velmi ti gi tide a moc se nestSrkali se sousedy. Je to zase jedna iahada a kdovi jak to vse dopadne.

Skoro kaidY den se neco pfihodi, e elovek ani aby noviny neeetl, neb jsou to strag ne veci, ktere se nyni pofid deji!

V New Yorku Joni na podzim jista Eileen Fitzgeraldova eekala venku pied restauraci aby si objednala smaiene brambory a najednou auto ze zadu do ni vrazilo (vjelo na chodnik) a srazilo ji na zem. Nejhorgi ale bylo, le auto vrazilo ten do plechoveho navesti, utrhlo ho a ten plech to zene ufizI levou ruku mezi ramenem a loktem. Policiste vzali odfiznutou ruku, dali do ledu a Zenu odvezli do nemocnice, kde musela podstoupit operaci ktera trvala pry celkem 9 hodin. Operace se zdafila zle nyni se musela tfeit psat pravou rukou a chodit Casto na leebu aby ruka pfigla aspori trochu do normalu. Ten elovek ktery do ni vrazil byl pry 79 let a pojigteni nemel ifidne. Tak ona chudak je nyni za vse dluina—celkem pry 30 tisic za operaci, leCeni a ostatni. Ovgem,

mohlo to dopadnout mnohem horgi nebot' mohla bYt zabita anebo ztratit ruku. Tedy musi se to brat jak to jde, nebot' se deje leccos na svete.

Veera veeer nas stra gili s tornadem a silnYm vetrem ale nic se nestalo jen trochu malYch krup dopadlo ale nic l'adne gkody nenadelalo. Jinde v jine Casti Dallas hodne prgelo a kroupy vetgi padaly. U nas potfebujeme deft' a poild nic. Moina pak pfijde to najednou a bude prget hodne!

Dnes rano jsme obdrieli peknou pozvanku na svatbu ktera se bude konat v sohotu 26. dubna v kostele sv. Filipa Apogtola a yeeer bude recepce a tanec v sini Catholic Czech Club na Military Parkway. Sleena Carla Jean Podrouikova si bude brati pi Timothy V. Jones a jest dcerou manielri Frank Podrotlkovych a vnuekou na gi pfitelkyne pi.

Rosie Patakove. Zatim gratulujeme a pfejeme vse dobre.

Dnes rano jsme meli navgtevu madielti Rudolph PavelkovYch z Hillsboro Tx., a s nimi tei pfijely jejich dve mile deveata sleeny Lori a Carol. Sleena Lori take tancuje se taneeni skupinou z West a Abbott a sdelila me, 'le tei se chystaji na enniskY Polka festival a velmi se te gi na to. Opravdu jsme se vespolek pekne pobavili a jsme radi, jsme je poznali.

Dle jeho feel pan Pavelka ma opravdu mnoho pfibuznYch ye West a dosti tech zname, a to ul se elovek jinak citi kdy'l pfijde nekam a je obeznamen s lidmi. To tfl se pak citi jako doma.

Tak se pfipravujte na ten Polka festival a na tu Moravanku--jen kdyi poCasi bude Oat, ano?

Svetovit Premiera Svoitskeho Baletu "Macbeth" jeho tvfircem je komponista Kiril Moleanov, se uskuteenila v listopadu 1979 na scene Statniho divadla Zderika Nejedleho (Zdenek NejedlY) v Usti nad Labem (SeveroeeskY kraj). Premiera byla nastudovana u pfilelitosti oslav 62. vjrroCi Velke fijnove socialisticke revoluce. Byla vfele pfijata publikem i kritikou.

Tiskova agentura ORBIS Leteeti Modelith CSSR Mistry Evropy Reprezentanti Ceskoslovenske socialistiscke republiky (CSSR) - Jifi Nohel, Jifi Karasek a Oldfich Balatka - ziskali titul mistrri Evropy leteckYch modelafri.

Mistrovstvi se konalo v Hessenbergu (Hessenberg) v Nemecke spolkove republice za tieasti stovky zavodnikil ze g esti zemi. 0 mistrovskem titulu rozhodly konstrukeni pfednosti CeskoslovenskYch modelri a dobre nervy CeskoslovenskYch zavodnikii.

MatematickY Model Srdce Jednim z nejrispe g nej g ich vYsledlcri spoluprace CeskoslovenskYch a sovetskYch vedcii, pracovnikri zakladniho gzkumu, je vytvofeni nieficiho vYpoeetniho zafizeni pro experimentalni studium a teoretickou analYzu elektrickelt° pole srdce.

Odbornici obou zemi vyvinuli diagnostickou snimaci aparaturu, ktera umoauje prostfednictvim elektrod, pfiloienYch k hrudniku, snimat elektrickou aktivitu srdce. Dal gi zafizeni elektronicky zpracovava zji gtene hodnoty, ktere pfevadi do numericke podoby pfidavnY malt samoCinnY poeitae.

Vedcrim Ceskoslovenskeho Ostavu mefeni a mefici techniky Slovenske akademie ved (vrcholne vedecke instituce v Slovenske socialisticke republice) a sovetskeho Ustavu problemri pfenosu informace Akademie ved SSSR se tak podafilo teoreticky i technicky zvladnout nesnadny akol: zpracovat a vyhoLio,t,tt rid* o elektricke a. rite srdce a podstatne zpfesnit diagnozu.

Vyktfeni nemocnYch neeini nemocnYm ladne potiie, vlastni mefeni netrva &de net 10 minut.

Prace CeskoslovenskYch i sovetskSrch vedcri, ktera pfedstavuje velkY pfinos pfedev gim pro klinickou praxi, byla odmenena spoleenou cenou Ceskoslovenske akademie ved a Sovetske akademie ved. Tyto ceny udeluji obe akademie od roku 1973 kezde dva roky; jsou odmenou za vytvofene spoleene prace, ktere maji mimofadnY vYznam pro vedu a praxi.

Tiskova agentura ORBIS Ceske Filharmonie v Japonsku espeg ne petitYdenni turtle v Japonsku absolvmal pfedni CeskoslovenskY symfonickY orchestr - Ceske filharmonie. Za fizeni narodniho umelce Vaclava Neumanna (Vitclav Neumann) a zasoulileho umelce Zderika Kogleta (Zdenek Ko g ler) vystoupila Ceske filharmonie na 20 koncertech v 17 japonskYch mestech. Soubor pfedvedl skladby CeskYch tviirca Antonina Dvofaka (Antonin Dvofak), Leoge Janaeka (Leo g Janacek) a Bohuslava (Bohuslav) Martino, dale pak dila W.A. Mozarta, Ludwiga van Beethovena, Gustava Mahlera a Maurice Ravela.

Tiskova agentura ORRIS

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, April 18 — Social Saturday, April 19 — CB Club's public dance Friday, April 25 -- Social Saturday, April 26 — Benefit Dance for Mertens City Park Friday, May 2 — Social and Board of Trustees' meeting, 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 4 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

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Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, April 19 — Telstars Saturday, April 26 — People's Choice SPJST —

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Family game night every Tuesday.

Lodge meetings every 2nd Wednesday o. each month, 7 p.m SPJST —

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Sunday, April 20 — Annual barbecue dinner served; also food to go, Social games, candidates speaKers, and a dance; m/b The Plainsmen Sunday, April 27 — Hosting District I spring meeting and Miss SPJST Contest SPJST ---

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, April 19 — Debonaires Sunday, April 20 — Battle Dance' Vrazels vs. Fritz Hodde Saturday, April 26 -- The Country Sounds Saturday, May 3 -- C. .W Slick and Janet Lynn (C-W) Saturday, May 10 — May Fete — Jodie Dubee Sunday, May 18 —Battle Dance; Country NuNotes vs. The Debonaires Saturday, May 31 — People's Choice — SPJST-Lodge No. 24, Cyclone (Flag Hall)

Wednesday, April 23 — Stew supper for members, 7 p.m ; ladies, bring sweets Wednesday, May, 14 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

(Dress Regulations: Dresses and pantBURS for women — men: no blue leans) SPJST —

Lodge No . 25, Ennis Saturday, April 26 — Flashbacks Saturday and Sunday, May 3 - 4 --Polka Festival Saturday, May 24 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 31—Country Noblemen Lodge meetings held every second Wednesday of each month (Dress code enforced)

(New No. for reservations 875-3959 — SPJST Lodge No. 29, Taylor Saturday, April 19 — Red Raven Polka Band , Saturday, April 26 — Innovations Sunday, May 4 — May Fete; mib The Innovations (6-10) Saturday, May 10 — Debonaires Saturday, May 17 — Fabulous Six Saturday, May 24 — Innovations SPJST — Lodge No. 35, Elk Saturday, April 19 -- Billy Uptmore and The Makers Saturday, April 26 — Roy Robbins and The Availables Saturday, May 3 — Jerry and The Melody Five Saturday, May 10 — Combinations Saturday, May 17 — Starlites Saturday, May 24 — Cen-Tex Playboys Saturday, May 31 — Heart-O LTexas Road Gang — SPJST -Lodge No. 39, Bryan Saturday, April 26 -- Country Combinations SPJST —

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Friday, April 18 — Debonaires Saturday, April 19 — J. C . Whatley Tuesday, April 22 — Choral Group practice, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 25 — Dance; music by Moravanka from Brno, Czechoslovakia. Tickets available from any member, or Jerry Pechal, and at Saturday night dances.

Tickets are $8 50 ($11 at door).

Phone 817-985-2545 Saturday, April 26 — Ray Jurecka Saturday, May 3 — Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, May 4 — Lodge and youth club meetings, 2 p.m.

Friday, May 9 — Debonaires Saturday, May 10 — Gilbert Kautz Sunday, May 11 -- Battle Dance; 4-10 p.m. — Jerry Haisler vs.

Fritz. Hodde

(Dress Policy: Ladies — dresses only: Men — Dress pints only) SPJST —

Lodge No. 54, West Monday, April 21 — Deca Club party Saturday, April 26 — Private par y Sunday, May 18 — RVOS No. 78 Annual Family Day Saturday, May 24 — Wedding reception Sunday, May 25 — Kocian reunion, Saturday, May 31 — Hykel-Matula• wedding reception —SPJSTLodge No. 66, Waco (Linden Hall)

Saturday, April 19 — Heart 0' Tex as Road Gang Sunday, April 20 — Lodge meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26 — Jerry. Haisler and The Melody Five Saturday, May 3 — The Country Drifters Saturday, May 10 — Sagebrush Saturday, May 17 — Jodie Mikula Saturday, May 24 — RVOS party Saturday, May 31 — Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, June 7 — The Country Medalion Saturday, June 14 — Blacky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, June 21 — The Starlites Saturday, June 28 — Casuals EVERY SUNDAY — GAME NIGHT, 7 p m.

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Lodge No. '74, Lovelady Saturday, April 19 — Country Pride Saturday, April 26 — Night Time,, Friends Saturday, May 3 -- Music Masters Saturday, May 10 — Ranch Hands Monday, May 12 — Lodge meeting-, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17 — Crockett Westerneers Saturday, May 24 — Country Combinations Saturday, May 31 - Booth Hill Band Saturday, June 7 — Music Masters Monday, June 9 — Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 — Country Combinations Saturday, June 21—Boot Hill Band Saturday, June 28 — The Crockett Westerneers GAME NIGHT EVERY THURSDAY, 7:30 pm (Youth Social first Tuesday, each month) (All regular Saturday night dances are from 9 pm to 1 a .m The lodge phone number is 544-7200,

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28 Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, May 3 — Majek Orch.

Saturday, May 31 — Pavelka Band Game Night every Monday, 8 p.m.

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Lodge No. 80, Holland Saturday, April 19 — Casuals Saturday, April 26 — Moods Monday, April 28 — Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, April 19 — The Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, May 17 — Melody Masters Saturday, May 31 — Softball Team Benefit Dance; Czech Harvesters Saturday, June 7 — Jodie Mikula Polka Band Saturday, June 21 — Country Boys Polka Band SPJST

Lodge No. 88, Houston Saturday, April 19 — Donnie Wa y -randTheHi-Lters Friday, April 25 — Telstars Saturday, April 26 — The Texas Dutchmen Wednesday, April 30 — Moravanka Concert (Adv. tickets on sale now: $8.50; at the door, $11) Social every Thursday night at 8 pm Supper served from 5 to 8 p m Breakfast night dances and at all special dances.

is served at our Friday and Saturday SPJST —

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Saturday, May 3 — St. Thomas annual dance; open to public Saturday, May 10 — KJT dance; open to public SPJST

Lodge No, 130 Dallas Sc Sokol Zizka Saturday, April 19 — Dance; music

by Jodie Mikula (sponsored by Lodge 130) Saturday, May 3 — No dance Saturday, May 17 — Bill Kucera's Czech Mates Saturday, May 31 — Harold Strand (Dress Code: Women — dresses, evening Pantsuit s. Men — coats, leisure suits, shins ins ide trousers; no blue jeans) — SPJST —

Lodge No. 138, Ganado Sunday, April 20 —Hosting District VI spring meeting at the KJT Hall in Ganado and Miss SPJST Contest SPJST —

Lodge No. 142, Houston Friday, May 2 — Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

— SPJST — Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Saturday, April 19 — C/W Dance; music by Jerry Max Lane Sunday, April 20 — Monthly lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Thursday, April 24 — Dance; music

by The Moravanka GAME NIGHT EACH FRIDAY. 7:30 p m.

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Saturday, April 19 — George Mac!hart Saturday, May 3 — Joe Young Saturday, May 17 — Julius Tupa Saturday. May 31 — George nichI art Saturday, June 14 — Joe Young Saturday, June 28 — Julius Tupa Regular f lodge meeting, 2nd Wednesday of Re ea h month Dances: 9 p . m. to 1 a in. ursday, Th 7 p . m., and •on So las every Saturdays at 2 p .m. Lod g e !oration: 911 E. Shaw. Phone 472-9356.

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Lodge No. 173, Galveston Sunday, May 18 — Lodge meeting, 1 p.m. at 704 Ling, Bayou Vista — !Pan* — Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, April 18 — Sunset Lions Club presents Billy Walker of Nashville, Tenn.

Saturday, April 19 — The Gentres Saturday, April 26 — Joe Paul Nichols Saturday, May 3 — Johnny Bradshaw with the Starlites Saturday, May 10 — The Casuals Saturday, May 17 — The Gentre:4 Friday, May 23 — The Debonaires Saturday, May 24—American Sun: rise Saturday, May 31 — Barry Byford and Sagebrush Saturday, June 7 — Johnny Brad' whaw with The Starlites Saturday, June 14 -- Jerry Haisler and The Melody Five vs. The Road Runners Saturday, June 21 -- The Gentres Friday, June 27 — The Debonaires Saturday, June 28 — Bill Walt's ; Goodtimers vs. The Journeymen Second Wednesday, each month — yOuth club meeting, 8:30 p .m. — adult meeting, 7:30 p.m.

GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7:30 p m.

Kitchen is open (Dress Policy: No hats, no raggy or dirty clpthes, no shorts, halter tops, midriffs or shirt tails out) (All Saturday dances 8 to 12:30, all Friday

dances 8 to 12)

Lodge No. 180, Burleson Saturday, April 19 — Cactus Cowboys Wednesday, April 23 — Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 26—Ramblin Rhythm Thursday, May 1 -- Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 3 .— Texas Tradition Saturday, May 10 — Bla.cky and The Country Gentlemen Saturday, May 17 — Rhythm Reunion Saturday, May 24 Cactus Cowboys Sunday, May 25 —Afternoon Polka dance; Bill Kucera and The Czechmates (5-9) Wednesday, May 28 — Trustees' meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 31 — Ramblin Rhythm SPJST —

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, April 18 — Joe Monday and The Dudes Saturday, April 19 — Mickey Gilley Friday, April 25 — The Rounders Saturday, April 26 — Lee Roy Matocha, Sunday, April 27 — Manor Softball Benefit dance; The Rounders, 0-10 Friday, May 2 — Moravanka Orch.

Tickets: $8 .50; mail check to Ely Woytek, P. O. Box '177, Round Rock 78664, with self-addressed envelope, or call 512 2553786 GAME NIGHT every Tuesday at 7 p m SPJST --Lodge No. 188, Centerville Saturday, April 19 — Country Magic Saturday, April 26 — Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, May 3 — Country Combinations Saturday, May 10 — Larry Roberts and The Champions Saturday, May 17 -- Night Time Friends Saturday, May 24 — Dennis Ivy Saturday, May 31 — American Sunrise Saturday, June 7 — Hayslip Bros.

Saturday, June 14 — Silver Creek Saturday, June 21—Country Magic Saturday, June 28—Heart of Texas Road Gang Monthly meetings evry 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.

— SPJST

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Wednesday, April 16, 1980

DANCE

Malcolm Robinson

SPJST LODGE NO. 88

CHANDELIER BALLROOM WEST 15th & BEALL STREETS — HOUSTON, TX

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