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"Fraternalism Insures Togetherness"

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Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order Of The State Of Texas, Founded 1897 BENEVOLENCE

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BROTHERHOOD

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: S PREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501 MARCH 4, 1981 USPS — 658480 VOLUME 69 — NUMBER 9

Senator Lloyd Bentsen Appoints Brent Hrncir to US Air Force Academy

Stefanik Lodge No. i 12. Houston Officers for 1981 — L to R: Treasurer Sidon Tumis, Youth Leader Henrietta Veselka, President Mary Ann Kieschnick, Financial Secretary Rosie Tumis, Secretary Alice Jochen and Vice 'resident Paul Veselka.

Board of Trustees serving for 1981 at Locin-e No. 142, Houston -- L to R: Sidon Tumis, Alvin Melnar, Henry Linhart, Chairman Robert Kieschnick, Henry Hermi,-,: k u us t Florian, guide; and Willi am Janik, flagbearer.

3rotl , ,Jr t o Hanug Hruga, Prague, Czechosio L to R: r York, New York at and Dr. Imrich of Temp: Te , Brother Hazin g. The SP,,TST headquarters to view the museum arc _ _eadquarters Friday, editor also met them at the Su2re:-ne February 20th. (Photo by Gene Me.a:.i.ie).

Brent Rudolph Hrncir, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hrncir of 10610 Stonewall, Corpus Christi, has recently been advised that he has re ceived an appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, Class of 1985.

The appointment followed a nomination by Senator Lloyd Bentsen, of Texas.

Brent will begin the Academy's summer program June 22nd when he begins the demanding Basic Cadet Training. The Academy is :ocated in the rampart range of the Rocky Mountains, north of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Senator Bentsen said that he received over 900 applicants for two vacancies he had at the Air Force Academy. After reviewing in depth the qualifications of each applicant, he nominated ten boys to fill each slot. The Academy's Admissions Board of Review made the final selection and notified each recipient last'week. Lt. Gen. K. L. Tallman, Supt. of the Academy wrote Brent: "I am pleased to offer you an appointment to the US Air Force Academy as a member of the Class of 1985. Congratulations! This appointment is the first step toward, a challenging and rewarding career as a professional Air Force officer.

The results of your medical examination indicate that you are qualified for flying training as a. pilot.

You may take justifiable pride, Brent, in having competed successfully with some of the finest young people in the United States. I compliment you on an excellent record of achievement and look forward to welcoming you to the Cadet Wing."

Brent was born in Robstown July 13, 1963, the third child in a family of four. He entered the Tuloso-Midway Schools in the seventh grade and will graduate in May, the fourth in his class with a grade average of 95.5. In school, he has served on the Student Council 4 years, as Science Club president, was editor of the school Literary magazine, was a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish Club. In Band, he was a State qualifier in the UIL Solo/Ensemble contest, and received a superior rating in the UIL Men's Trio in 1979. He was in the UIL One-Act play and was awar ded "Outstanding Supporting Actor of the Year in 1978.

In Athletics, he has been in Track

for 4 years, and has received two Varsity letters in Cross-Country. He won second place (under 20 years) in the 1979 Bayfest Marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon.

He has three Varsity letters in Basketball and played football for 3 years.

He is a member of Jackson-Woods Presbyterian Church, sings in the Chancel Choir, has been active in the church Youth Fellowship and was a representative to the Regional Youth Council.

He holds the Eagle Rank in Scouting and has served as Junior Assistant Scout Master, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, and Scribe.

Brent is a member of Lodge No. 117, Robstown and has been a member of its Youth Club for 10 years. He was an SPJST State Craft winner for 2 years, State Talent winner for 4 years, and was a cornet soloist at the Texas Fraternal Congress for 3 years. He was first runner-up in the State Youth Club Royalty contest last September. He has attended summer camp each year and was named "Outstanding Boy Camper" in 1977.

Brent's appointment to the Air Force Academy follows in the footsteps of his older brother, David, who graduated from the Academy in 1976 and received a scholarship to attend Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he graduated in 1980. David received various honors while a cadet at the AFA and graduated 13th in a Class of 919. He is now completing his residency at Travis Air Force Base in California, (Continued on Page 8)

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WORDS OF WISDOM There is an old Chinese proverb that, if practiced each day, Would change the whole world in a wonderful way — Its truth is so simple, it's easy to do And it works every time and successfully, too.

For you can't do a kindness without a reward of love Not in silver nor gold but in joy from above.

You can't light a candle to show others the way Without feeling the warmth of that bright little ray And you can't pluck a rose all fragrant with dew Without part of its fragrance remaining with you.

Author unknown In this issue is a letter and a list of 50-year members who will be receiving fifty-year membership pins during 1981. Please read the letter and list of members very carefully, and, as he notes, if there are any omissions, be sure to act accordingly; we certainly do not want any deserving member forgotten or slighted! *** We have had many favorable comments on the new form of our Vestnik and a few members do not like the fact that it is not stitched or pasted, however, the easier-to-read type seems to please all and the new headings and new format seems to meet with nearly everyone's approval.

Your editor is not a person to get "all worked-up" overnight about anything, if possible, and has withheld any comment until it is seen how everything will work out. Now, after two months, we can truthfully and sincerely say that our present working conditions and arrangements with the new publisher and employees is very favorable. As an example, they start setting the type for our Vestnik each day as it comes in and as it is set by the typesetter, we have the proofs in our hands beginning with Tuesday, etc., and it is much easier staying ahead in that type of arrangement. At any rate, it is working out pleasantly so far and we do not see any reason to doubt that it should change.

Our new publisher, Brother Larry Ingram, is also treating our SPJST lodges very favorably as far as printing prices on letterheads, envelopes, etc., is concerned. Our lodges may wish to contact him.

They have a very large printing firm. **

Our Spring district meetings are upon us! The first is District V at Lodge No. 81 in Needville Sunday, March 8th. There are a number of duplicate district meeting dates this spring. Check the Bulletin Board.

*** Is your life insurance keeping step with modern changes? Your life insurance needs vary from time to time. Now is the time for you to take inventory of your present life insurance certificates to make sure you are keeping in step. If more insurance is needed for yourself or any member of your family, or, if your certificates should show a change of beneficiary, it would be well to have this taken care of now.

These things are most important to you and your family, and you cannot afford to put them off until a later date. If you have any questions regarding your present life insurance plans, do not hesitate to contact your lodge sales representative or district director. They are well-qualified to assist you, and there is no obligation.

TAKE CARE OF IT NOW! We would like to quote a great philosopher who said, to an audience in Boston over 100 years ago, something that can be a good guideline to us and to each succeeding generation: "Ideas are like stars. You will not succeed in touching them with your hands, but, like the seafaring man on the desert of waters, you choose them as your guide and, following them, you will, reach your destiny." *** That person is a success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent people and the love of children; who has filled their niche and accomplished their task; who leaves the world better than they found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth's beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best they had. Their memory is a benediction and can be their epitaph.

PLEASE NOTICE! We have saved copies of our Vestnik of past issues in single weekly copies dating to 1975 or earlier and have them available for our members and readers if you desire them, because we did not want to destroy them. We will keep them for TWO months and then dispose of them! IF YOU WANT ANY OF THOSE OLD ISSUES, SEND 25c per copy for handling and postage and we will send them to you as long as they last!

Thank you. Our address is, as usual: P. 0. Box 85, West, Tx. 76691.

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SUPREME LODGE

ametigible to receive a 50-year pin.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treastrer LDM:dt

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Ad Hruby Florence Bravenec Roxie M. Frnka Ruby C. Frnka Louis F. Hanus Helen Hudgins Jno Kroulik Amalie Schiller Edward Schiller Fr Sebek Mary Troy Wilma J. Wallace Jack T. Turner

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50—YEAB MEMBERS

From The Vice President's Office

Lodge No. 1 9 14 17 18 24

25 26 28 42 54 65 79 Gordon L. Hubenak New Sales Representative Gordon L. Hubenak has recently been appointed as a Sales Representative for Lodge 92 in Fort Worth.

Gordon has been a member of the SPJST for 30 years. Mr. Hubenak has been trained in helping you or your family with your insurance needs. If you live in the Fort Worth area, give him a call at 817-589-2733 and he will be happy to be of assistance to you.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala Vice President -SPJST--

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Name Woodrow W. Kubena Ed Jakubik Edwin St. Zetik Walter R. Hlavaty Ella F. Wychopen Robt. M. Wychopen Chas. A. Haisler John Hedrick Owen P. Carpenter Clara Macek Anna Milian Alfons Gurecky Clifton Trlica Joe Maly, Jr. Erna Urbanec Annie Havran F. W. Nesrsta Tracy Curtis.

Ray Malish Ad Pilat Gusta L. Lenert Matilda Slacalek Liddie Pavelka

92 94 97 103 106 107

112 114 117 130 142 172

Additional recipients of 50-year pins for 1980.

Name Lodge No. Martha D. Minzenmayer 29 Lillie L. Martinets 80

Geo. Baleja Georgia Jovan F. J. Krenek Frank Joseph Vanek Clarine Chupick Evelyn Lillie Vogt Lillie Fojtik Selma Hrbacek Mary McClosky Justina Roemer Augusta Tieken Ed Kovar Eddie Walcik John F. Kadera Bettie Jurica Louis Rychetsky Jerry F. Bouska Fr M. Sebestik B. A. Zvolanek Fred Burl., Jr. Lydia Kristoff

Important Notice To All Members Dear Broth .3rs and Sisters: At the unanimous direction of the Supreme Lodge in their most recent meeting, President Morris is sending out a very important letter to all lodges which is to be read at the next two regular lodge meetings.

If you are interested in the future of your lodge and the SPJST Society, we urge that you be present at either one of your next two regular lodge meetings.

Fraternally, FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

SCHEDULE OFFICERS' WORKSHOPS -- 1981 PRESIDENTS AND VICE PRESIDENTS, SECRETARIES, FINANCIAL SECRETARIES, AND TREASURERS

Saturday, March 14 — Hallettsville High School 3rd and Ridge Sts. (East of Water Tower) (Hosted by Lodge No. 4)

From the SecretaryTreasurer's Office SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas Feb. 25, 1981

Saturday, March 21 Taylor, Lodge 29 Saturday, April 4 Ennis SPJST Lodge 25 (NOTE: ALL SECTIONS WILL MEET AT LODGE 25)

Dear Members: THE SCHEDULE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND ALL SECTIONS

This year marks the fiftieth year of SPJST membership for the 57 members listed below. As a token of appreciation, each of these members will receive a fifty-year membership pin during 1981.

Much of the early success of our Society can be attributed to the support of our long-time members such as those receiving their 50-year membership pins this year We sincerely appreciate their many years of support In behalf of our entire membership, best wishes for many more years of good health and fellowship are extended to_all those attaining their fiftieth year of membership during 1981.

It is possible that some members who exchanged their certificates in, the past may have been omitted from this list. If you feel that you should have been listed to receive a 50-year pin this year, please let the Home Office know, and we will make every attempt to determine if you

IS AS FOLLOWS:

10 a.m. to 10:45 -- session 15-minute break 11 to 11:45 — session 12 noon to 1 p.m. -- noon meal (Courtesy Supreme Lodge) (Section pictures will also be taken during noon hour) 1 to 2:10 — session 2:15 — final and joint session

CONDUCTED BY SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS

Make A Special Effort To Be There; You and Your Lodge Will Benefit By It accompanying article for further details) —Supreme Lodge, SPJST

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Travelers Band will play for your pleasure.

Don't forget our dances and the next meeting which will be on March 12, at 8 p.m. See you thenFraternally, Viola Dlabaj Reporter

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Next Meeting Date Is March 12th Dear Members and Friends, The February 12 meeting was called to order at 8 p.m. by President Van Fowler. The pledge of Allegiance was led by Sister Linda Trojacek.

On the sick list is Brother Albert Haskovec; Brother Haskovec is recuperating at his home. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

There are 13 new members: Reta Hroza, Bobby Honza, Christopher Trojacek, Keith Long, John W. Slovacek, Ronnie W. Roberts, Rosemary Ann Ludwig, Eric Karl Ludwig, Sandra Jean Trojacek, and Robert W. Trojacek. Members adding on insurance were: Roxanne Lynn Loftis, Cheryl Lynn Loftis, and Gregory Lane Loftis. The welcome mat is out to all these new members of the lodge family.

Members present also approved Wendell Hickman as a social member.

Extensive repair was done recently inside the lodge building and also repair to the roof was done by the building committee.

A letter from the Supreme Lodge to be read at two meetings was read for the first time by Sister Margaret Krajca, recording secretary. President Fowler will check into details of the letter and report at the next meeting.

Under new business, Brother Johnnie I. Krajca, RVOS insurance salesperson, reminded the membership that the lodge building insurance needs to be renewed and brought up to current value. The Board of Trustees will check terms and report at the next meeting.

During an impressive ceremony, Brother Alphonse (Al) Gurecky was presented with a beautiful 50-Year Membership Pin. He was congratulated for his many years of faithful service to the lodge.

Congratulations Brother Al and may many more years be added on the 50.

Brother Joe Trojacek made a motion to honor dedicated, outstanding members (to be selected by a committee) to be admitted free to dances and other social activities.

This was approved by the members.

After premium checks were passed out, the meeting, which was well-attended, was adjourned.

Well, after reporting so many times, that the portico would be repaired, it has finally been done! It greatly improved the appearance of the building. It was well worth waiting for!

The next dance was February 28 featuring Vrazels — Melody Masters battling for your dancing pleasure. Both bands are very good so this dance was very enjoyable.

Make your reservations early so as to get a choice table. Remember the new number to call 875-5458. March 7, Bryant Foster and The Texas

11th Is Meeting Date of Lodge No. 177, Academy March

Dear Readers, President Jerry Tomastik called -SPJSTthe February meeting to order promptly at 7:30 p.m. We had 29 members present on this cold, cold Attention night.

All officers and all committee chairmen were also present.

Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Pledge of Allegiance was First, I want to remind you all recited by the members. that our District V spring meeting is It was brought to our attention here again. It will be held in Need- that our dedicated member, Sister vine at SPJST Lodge No. 81 March Libbie Bartek, has been on the sick 8, starting with dinner first, then list. We wish her a speedy recovery. the meeting; for more information We certainly do miss her and I look in the Vestnik. At this meeting understand Libbie is feeling much you will be electing officers for better now.

All committee chairmen gave District V for next year, so come to the meeting and help elect your good reports. Dorothy Lisenbe read the minutes of the last meeting. officers.

I will not seek the president's Dorothy also read all corresponoffice or any other District V office dence: a letter from the Supreme because of my health, although I Lodge and this letter will be read at enjoyed serving as your officer of the next meeting, too; a thank you District V for many years, we had letter from the Bell County Livesome good times together and stock Show thanking us for the enjoyed working with all of you donation to the livestock show and to the 800 youngsters involved. officers and members.

Around midnight, January 22, I Other correspondence included a had to go to the Emergency Room at letter of suggestions from the fire the hospital, then they put me in the marshal; some of the suggestions hospital with a gallbladder attack. I are: a lock on the storage room so no stayed in the hospital over a week one can flip a cigarette or a match in clearing up the infection before they the closet, on the parking lot fire could operate on me. Then February lanes left open and a few other sug2, they operated on me removing the gestions; these are being taken care gallbladder and lots of stones. I was of.

New members accepted into the dismissed from the hospital February 9 and now I am recovering lodge are: Daniel Marsh (transfer from Lodge No. 24), Linda Sue at home and doing OK. I want to thank you all for visiting Vaden, William R. Battreall, Melissa me, those who phoned me, sent get- Valcher, Daniel Wayne Valchar, well cards and, most of all, for your Lawrence and Warron Ingram, Felix prayers; with all these kindnesses, it Clement Jarosek, Dee Anna sure helped my stay in the hospital. Halunka, Shelly Angela Koening (This operation now and the eye and Melissa Carol Halunka. Thank operation in August, helped me you sales representatives for doing make up my' decision not to run for an outstanding job. any District V office.) I hope The new tables have been set up everything goes well; I will be there that provide more room by getting at the meeting. to and from the dance floor; before I'm hoping to see you all March 8 there was so much bumping into in Needville. each other. This should take care of Fraternally, this problem. There are some 8-foot Alvin J. Sefcik tables still for sale; for information District V 1st VP call (817) 982-4805 or come by the lodge on Tuesday or Saturday -SPJSTnights.

The benefit given by the lodge to Proctor Family was a great success.

EXPRESSION OF THANKS "Thank you" to all the donors and all The families of Brother Frank J. lodge members who worked to make Dlouhy would like to take this op- this such a success. portunity to thank President Edwin Carol Meredith gave the youth Adamek, officers and members of report. She told about the dance the the SPJST Lodge No. 29 in Taylor youth club was having for the and Brother Leonard Mikeska, District II youngsters. The dance Supreme Lodge Secretary and was a great success. Clubs represenTreasurer, for honoring him on his ted were from: Taylor, Seaton, 96th birthday and maturity of his Cyclone, Beyersville and Elgin. All policy. He was presented with a active youth club members got into beautiful cake and a wonderful gift. all lodge functions free, this is for all It was greatly appreciated. The active youth members only. Rememdaughters, Elsa Schwenke, Betty ber, the youth club meeting is every Wendland and Mildred Kaminski second Wednesday at 6:30 at the regret they were unable to attend lodge. because of illness.

The emergency lights have been Thank you again and may God installed; these lights will come on in Bless you! case the electricity goes off; also a First-aid kit and an oxygen cylinder Fraternally, have been purchased.

Sherry Vrana The Board of Trustees report was (Granddaughter) given by Dwayne Sefcik. The new chairmen are: Tickets, Frances - SPJSTLove; . Game. Chairman Jessie

District V Members

Washbourne; Bar, Wilbert Ramm; and Kitchen, Juanita Ramm. The Board suggested the kitchen remain open at all lodge functions. The Board also voted to keep at least eight 8-foot tables for the lodge's use.

I'll see you at the March 11th meeting at 7:30 p.m. and the youth club meets at 6:30 p.m. Please come!

Fraternally, Pat Tomastik Reporter

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No. 9 — Snook February Monthly Meeting Held

Lodge

Next Meeting March 4th Lodge 9, Snook, Texas held its regular monthly meeting February 4, 1981 at 7:15. President Richard Vajdak called the meeting to order.

Secretary Lyndon Jakubik read minutes of January meeting. They were approved as read.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

Under old business the following committee members were set up to work on the chicken-dumpling and chicken salad sandwich supper scheduled for March 28, 1981: Mary Ann Vajdak, Ruth Kovar, and Betty Schoeneman. All ladies of the lodge are asked to bring sweets. The local youth club will be in charge of making posters and advertisements.

The youth club members are asked to furnish prizes for the games afterward.

Youth Club Leader Betty Schoeneman reported that the youth club is to go skating at Silver Wings in Brenham on February 8, 1981 and attend the Lions Club chili supper and game night on February 21, 1981.

There was no new business and the meeting adjourned.

Next meeting is set for Wednesday night, March 4, 1981 at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy See

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Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Plans Meeting March 11th

SP.IST

Our last meeting was held February 18, 1981 after being postponed due to the illness and death of Sister Milady Schiller. Miss Schiller was an active member of Lodge No. 15 and is survived by our President Ann Balusek and members Vlasta Kamenicky and Milton Schiller. As a courtesy to our president, our meeting was called to order by Vice-President Ed Svoboda with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of our previous meeting were read and accepted without changes; also the treasurer's report was approved as read, noting that the books had been audited and approved. A thank you note from the family of Milady Schiller was acknowledged; also, as requested by the Supreme Lodge, we had the first reading of the letter relating to unrelated activities by local lodges.

All committee reports were approved as read. After discussion on the changes, the Rules & Regulations, Committee, made. the ,new,

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rules were approved and made effective immediately.

Brother Warren Hillman then asked for a donation or pledge for the new Emergency Medical Services building to be constructed in Cameron in the near future and the members also agreed to make a donation to the Heart Association in the memory of Milady Schiller.

Meeting was then adjourned and a social was held with cake for all members present who celebrated birthdays in February: Milton Schiller, Lillie Zajicek and Charlsie Svetlik.

Our next meeting will be held March 11.

Cecilia Marak Reporter -SPJST-

22nd Is Round Rock Lodge No. 187 Next Meeting Date March

The February meeting was a rather short business meeting since an afternoon dance had been scheduled for entertainment. President Oman called the meeting to order and led the 49 members in the Pledge to the Flag. Minutes and correspondence was read.

Albert Lange and David Oman appointed audit committee members for 1981; they are Walter Richter, Claud Baumback and Lyman Larson.

Ella Mae Woytek made a motion that we accept Sandra Giarusso as a new sales representative. Motion carried.

Jeff Case acknowledged the work Mae Sliva did on the reservations for the Faron Young Dance.

Sharon Holman asked that any high school students interested in working in the kitchen contact her Sharon Holman made a motion that we have a Mayfete. The motion carried. Entertainment Committee will begin working on it The next regular meeting will be the 22nd of March rather than March 15 since that is the date of the District II meeting which is being held at Lodge 47 in Seaton.

The $15 door prize was not given away; Sister Ruth Lee was not present. Next month will be $20. Lil Lenoch won the two courtesy tickets.

The meeting was adjourned.

Remember the next meeting will be March 22nd. The covered dish supper should be something that does not need to be kept warm (sandwiches or cold cuts); the meeting will be in the Sundowner. See you all then.

Respectfully submitted, Rubie Volek Secretary -SPJST-

Houston Lodge No. 142 Announces March 6th Meeting

110Allegiance to our flag. All of us remained standing fora moment of silence for our departed member, Sister Anna Petrzelka. May she rest in peace.

Secretary Alice Jochen read the minutes from the last meeting. She also read a letter from SL President Nick Morris in regards to "Unrelated Business." This is to be read again to the membership in our March meeting.

All other officers' reports were also read.

New members for January were: Nancy Gail Cook, Brenda Renee Cook, and Daniel Jerome Tumis.

Additional insurance was for Dennis Hermis and Patricia Schleider. The sales representatives were Sidon Tumis, 3; and Robert Kieschnick, 2.

Capsule prize drawing went unclaimed by Anna Krpec. Drawing again for $50 will be at our March meeting; so come out, you may be the lucky one!

Other door prizes went to Alvin Melnar, Otto Kiphen, Howard Kieschnick and Jo Buri.

The meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. Refreshments were served and homemade chili and pinto beans were enjoyed by all who came out Our next meeting will be held Friday, March 6, at 8 p.m. See you then!

Fraternally, Alice Jochen Secretary -SPJST--

Free Dance March 7; Meeting March 8 at Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Dear Members: Just a reminder: Our next monthly meeting will be held Sunday, March 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Last weekend Lodge No 183 sponsored a "free" dance by a country/western band and this coming Saturday, March 7 another "free" dance; this time, a polka dance with music being provided by the Henry Rejcek Polka Band of Ennis, from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. We will have plenty of good cold beer and set-ups available. Tell your friends and relatives and get a group together and enjoy an evening of fun and dancing at our lodge. All are welcome!

Lodge No. 183 is located in Arlington, Texas at 1220-D West Arkansas Lane; phone (817) 460-9251 for additional information or directions.

Fraternally, Betty Hlavaty Reporter -SPJST--

Caldwell Lodge No. 186 Purchases Land for New Lodge Home

(Next Lodge Meeting Date Is March 80 President Mary Ann Kieschnick The monthly meeting of Lodge called our regular monthly meeting to order at 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb 186 was called to order Sunday, February 8, 1981, at 2 p.m. by President ruary 8, 1981.

There were fifty-nine members Clint Luksa. After the Pledge of giin eel *ik" FeeitecT The Pledge bf the' treis titer ig whri stood

report was given and the minutes of the last meeting were approved as read.

The Land Committee reported that land adjoining the county fairgrounds had been purchased from the Burleson County Fair Association. Specifications are being drawn up for the proposed hall.

A Salary Committee was appointed to review the current salaries of the officers.

A cemetery fund was set up and rules for cemetery upkeep will be discussed at the next meeting, which will be March 8, 1981, at 2 p.m., at the Caldwell Senior Citizens Center.

Refreshments were served after the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally yours, Judy Gloyna Reporter -SPJST-

Moulton Lodge No. 184 Announces Meeting/Social Dear Members: Our next monthly meeting will be held Wednesday, March 11 at the lodge hall, beginning at 7 p.m.

After the meeting we will have a social (lunch), so we, again, ask the ladies of our lodge to bring food whatever you wish and the lodge will furnish the drinks.

Fraternally, Frank C. Wagner Secretary -SPJST-

Bryan College Station Lodge No. 189 Plans March Meeting and Garage Sale Dear Members:

Final plans were made for our garage sale at the February meeting. Chairman of the garage sale is Brother Derek Shultz and cochairmen are Sisters Dorothy Vytopil, Jane Shultz and Nina Quitta. If you have any questions, you may contact any of these people.

Brother Shultz informed us that the garage sale will take place Saturday, March 7th. Brother Ernest Wentrcek has offered the use of his garage located at the corner of Lake Street and Cavitt Street (one block North of the Main Post Office).

Any items you have to donate to the sale should be taken to Brother Wentrcek's garage (Lake and Cavitt Streets) by 8 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, March 7th. We plan to start the sale at 9 a.m. and end at 5 p.m. There will also be someone at the garage Friday evening, March 6 after 5 p.m. to receive your donated items. We hope everyone will pitch in and help out our lodge.

The March meeting will be held March 8th at 3:30 p.m. in the KC Hall. We are looking forward to a good sale and seeing everyone at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Jan Skrab4nek Reporter

Attention District V Members and Interested Guests!!

Sunday, March 8, 1981 District V will have their spring meeting at Lodge No. 81 in Needville, beginning with a dinner from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The meeting will convene at 1 p.m.

The officers of District V, namely: President. Norval Crossman, 1st Vice President Alvin Sefcik, 2nd Vice President Victor Peter, Secretary Pearl Hanka, Treasurer Tommy Lostak, District Youth Counselor Richard Wahlberg, Assistant Youth Counselor Dan Berry, and Flagbearer Dennis Veselka, would appreciate very much if all members of the lodges would be represented.

Dear Ladies from the various lodges: Bring some pastries. I know the host lodge would appreciate that very much.

Needville Lodge No. 81 will certainly welcome your presence; they are preparing a delightful meal for you at a reasonable price, consisting of roast beef, parsley potatoes, sauerkraut and English peas.

There will be a very interesting program and meeting throughout the entire afternoon and a dance afterwards.

"Take pride; we do, in District V." Agenda of District V Registration Presentation of Colors Welcome - Lodge No 81 Pres.

Charlie Matcek Response - 1st Vice Prs. Alvin Sefeik Tribute to Departed Members Youth Talent Program Introduction of SL Officers - 1st VP Alvin Sefcik Introduction of Guests - 2nd VP Victor Peter Roll Call of Lodges - Secy. Pearl Hanka Reading of Names of 50-year Members Reading and Approval of Minutes of the Previous Meeting - Secy.

Pearl Hanka Reading of Correspondence secretary Appointment of Auditing Committee Reports: Treasurer; Director; Sales Representative; Youth Counselor; Rest Home Director; Supreme Lodge Officers; Editor; Audit Committee Old Business New Business Election of Officers Installation of Officers Selection of Site for the Next Meeting Announcements by Pres. Norval Crossman Adjournment Social will Follow Fraternally, Pearl Hanka District V Secretary --SPJST-

6/VRSTNIK — Wednesday, March 4, 1981

District II SPJST Meeting March 15th, 1981 Lodge No. 47 Seaton ORDER OF BUSINESS The order of business and activities at district meetings shall be as follows: 1. Calling of meeting to order.

Welcome by local lodge president.

Pledge of Allegiance. Respect for deceased members.

2. Presentation of youth program, if one is prepared by district youth counselor. The scheduling of this program is flexible at the discretion of the district officers.

3. Roll call of officers.

4. Roll call of lodges.

5. Reading of minutes of previous district meeting or meetings.

6. District officers' reports.

7. Rest home director's report (spring meeting).

8. Reading of correspondence.

9. Reports of committees and district director and district sales representative.

10. The district president's introduction of SPJST Supreme Lodge officers, visitors and featured speaker, if any.

11. Recognition of 50-year members (spring meeting).

12. Unfinished business.

13. Business which has been announced or recommended by the district president.

14. New business for the good of thc.

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15. Selection of next district meeting place.

16. Miscellaneous.

17. Election of district officers and installation.

18. Adjournment.

The activities will include a cake auction and supper to be sold at a nominal fee. Estimated time of meal — 5:30 p.m.

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Faye Bass, Tami Kay Campbell and John Lewis Evans. Nancy Mokry transferred from Lodge No. 48 and Evelyn Zieschang transferred to Lodge No. 187.

President Adamek reminded everybody about the officers' workshop, which will be held at our Lodge hall March 21st and also about our spring District II meeting March 15 at Lodge No. 47, Seaton.

A motion was made that we buy a new ice-maker for our lodge.

Our youth leader, Brother Melvin Steger, reported 42 members were present at the meeting plus 2 visitors and one new member. The youth club planned to attend the dance at Academy Friday and also the District II Skating Party Sunday, February 22nd. Brother Steger reminded everyone about the District II meeting to be held March 15 and asked to help the youth club by donating some brownies or cake.

A motion was made to donate $100 to the youth club to purchase the cakes to be auctioned off at the District II meeting.

It is time for our May Fete again which will be held on the first Sunday in May. Any girl 16 years old or older and is a member of our lodge and plans to run for May Fete Queen is asked to be present at our next meeting March 8th.

The May Fete Committee consists of Donna Pasemann, Elaine Machu, Velma Marx, Katherine Adamek and Becky Sefcik.

Door prizes were won by Billy Meek, Jerry Tallas, and Edwin Kovar.

Fraternally, Ila Mae Jansky Reporter —SPJST-

from New Braunfels Lodge No. 185 News

I do get accustomed to your faces.

It is good to be back and see you all Lodge again.

The mineral springs at Palm Springs were just what I needed and my travels to Mexico and Guatamala interesting. I am only sorry that Wanda changed her mind in the last minute about going to Palm Springs.

Dear Members: We all miss those two faces at the Lodge No. 29 held their regular meetings, so how about it Wanda meeting Sunday, February 8, at 4 and Dan? Leroy Muehlstein is in p.m. with President Edwin Adamek such demand for his many talents calling the meeting to order. and he and Linda are so busy with President Adamek then asked the National Fraternal Congress everyone to remain standing for a and on the go all the time. moment of silence for our departed The February 19th meeting was members, Brothers Fred Roznovak, held at Eagles Hall in New William Gainer and Sister Mary Braunfels. Young Chris Haag led the Kropp. flag salute and President Jasek Secretary Michael Kaiser read brought us up-to-date on the latest the minutes of the last meeting, happenings at Lodge No. 185. which were approved as read.

The District VII spring meeting The treasurer's report and the will be held at Robstown March 29th property report were given. and Floresville Lodge No. 117 has Thank you letters were read from offered anyone, who wishes to the director of the Williamson attend the meeting, the use of their County Activity Center and the bus.

March of Dimes.

The Polka Fest Kick-off will be Sympathy card thanks were read held Saturday, July 18 and the Polka from the Rudolph Pokorny family Fest will continue July 19, 1981. and the Andrew Marek family.

Those Polka Fests are always so New members secured into our much fun, so you all come! lodge are: Elma F. Becker, Nicole Our new officers for 1981 are: Dean Nelson, Deborah Gayle Bass, President Ernest Jasek, 1st Vice Linda Faye Bass, James Howard President Charles Schandau, 2nd Bass, William Scott. Bass, Kimberly Vice President Charles Orsag,

No. 29, Taylor To Meet March 8 Including May Fete Plans

Secretary Theresa Haag, Financial Secretary Margaret Hrabal, Treasurer Howard Athas, Reporter Fay Lynn Balmos and Youth Leader Gladys Jasek.

President Jasek also presented our past President Howard Athas with an engraved gavel for a job well-done.

Youth Leader Gladys Jasek reported that the youth group had a combination of bowling and Valentine Party and are presently hard at work preparing little Easter Bunnies for one of the local rest homes.

A belated "Happy Birthday" to that charming Roy Haag, who was so fortunate to have been born on Valentine's Day. Our honor student, Noreen Jasek, looked so lovely as ever; her brother, Douglas, as those muscles show, is certainly going to be the next football star of Samuel Clemens High School and B. Parker was rightfully bragging about their son David's University Interscholastic Leagues Gold Medal, which he won for his saxophone solo.

We are proud of our youth members; they are holding their own.

Our next meeting will be held Thursday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Eagles Hall in New Braunfels.

Fraternally, Beatrix Parker —SPJST-

News

From Lodge No 88.

Here I am after three weeks of absence wrestling with the flu. I never experienced this illness until now; I must say, if you have the right one, it is a humdinger. The nightmares that haunt you night after night and you wake up exhausted wringing wet in a cold sweat, scared and seeing everything so vivid over and over again! Even a salty sea-faring sailor would feel scared. Through these nights I met all my departed family and close friends with faces plain and clear to see. The last nightmare gave me a funny and lost feeling: that is it, they all are calling me to the pearly gate.

Did any of you ever have that feeling? Well, I did, but now, since I am getting my strength back and feel better I think I will survive and stay a while. To my good friends, I wish to express my sincere thanks for all the attention shown to me.

Rosalee Kostom not only supplied me with food when I was able to eat, but also drove me to the doctor and, to cheer me up, a large platter of the most beautiful Pink Perfection Camillias, which lasted over a week.

John Hilsher and his wife, Palmey, also brightened, my apartment up, by bringing me a large arrangement of daisies and red carnations and an assortment of food. Dear Ed Miculka on Sunday cooked a pot of fresh vegetable soup; both Ed and Ellen were under the weather with a pretty tough cough, but, anyway, they did bring me some of that specialty and it tasted delicious at noon and for supper. Ed, you can cook for me any time! Thanks to all, and one thing for sure; it is no fun to be cooped up.

Sunday, February 8, 1981 a unique party was given by John Hilsher and wife, Palmey, in our Chandelier Ball-

room. The main attraction was the birthday of John's mother, Mrs. Albina Hilsher, attaining the beautiful age of 88 years. Mrs. Hilsher and her late husband, Charles Hilsher, (who passed away September 7, 1967) reared a great family of eight children, three sons preceded them in death: Alfred was a respected member of Lodge No. 88 and served in many capacities and as president for 8 years and Charles and Harold.

The four daughters, Josephine, Gladys, Ruth and Elenore and son, John, were all present with a large circle of the Hilsher family and friends. Other: John's and Palmey's second wedding anniversary and Palmey's birthday: a combination of three special events tied in one was witnessed by 400 invited guests to enjoy this event from 3 to 8 p.m. with cooling refreshments served all through the evening. The special delicious buffet-dinner was served

by Willie Wehring Catering Service: The specially-made sausage ordered from Carmine, Tx., the Czech kolaches from Ellinger, Tx. and the good music was furnished by Leo Hendrich of Schulenburg, Tx. "Happy Birthdays" to Albina and Palmey and many happy years of wedded bliss to the happy couple.

Frank and Frances Dvorak had a houseful over the weekend. Friday, daughter-in-law, Polly of Norman, Oklahoma, drove in and grandson, John Dvorak of College Station where he attends the A&M College and after graduation will be employed here in Houston as Auditor; also Elsie (Dvorak) Kadera flew in from McKinney,. Tx. (it was nice to see her so chipper after her recent surgery) and her daughter, Karoline Sawer, of Round Rock, Tx. all came in Friday to , congregate for the purpose to celebrate their mother's and grandmother's 81st birthday February 23. "Happy Birthday," Frances!

Birthday Club Sister Anna Hofmann, and her husband William celebrate three special events at one time, the same day each year. Both were born February 20 and also married on that date and this year it was the 41st wedding anniversary.

Their son, Billie, (very good looking) raises Orchids and his mother is sporting one everytime you see her.

Congratulations!

Sister. Ida Hanka is visiting here in Houston with daughter-in-law, Pearl Hanka She winged in with her son, Frank and daughter-in-law, May, from Clarksville, Ark. While Frank is attending to his business, Sister Hanka will visit with Pearl and stay to the end of the month.

While in Dr. J. Jerabeck's office getting my shots, I had the pleasure to meet another SPJST member, Sister Lydia Kristoff of Lodge No. 172, Pasadena, Tx. Lydia and her husband, Willie, used to visit Lodge No. 88 frequently but lately circumstances don't allow them, but Lydia said, as soon as they will be able, they are looking forward to visit our lodge. Of course, I mentioned the "Fish Fry" we are having March 22, served at 11:30 a.m. with our Concert Orchestra playing in our Gazebo on the picnic grounds and a FREE program at 3 p.m. in the Chandelier Ballrocnm. That sounded good to Lydia and she promised they will come if possible. I will be looking for you!

Brother Joe Fusig, now in St. Joseph's Hospital for three weeks, is

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very much missed on Thursday nights for the social. Every one misses his friendly attitude and is asking about his well-being and when he will be back home. Helen Hegwood, his daughter will convey all the good wishes to her father for good health. Joe, come back soon.

We bow our heads in sorrow in the passing away of our Brother Albert Bristik who passed away February 19, 1981 after being confined in the hospital and nursing home. His dear, devoted wife, Eleanor, faithfully visited with him every day making his days bearable.

Albert was a true fraternalist and a very active member of Lodge No. 88 all through the years. In his earlier days he participated in Czech plays with the Hlahol Dramatic Club. He served the lodge as financial secretary for many years. He served on the Board of Trustees and was one of the best sales representatives Lodge No. 88 had. If any sales contest was sponsored Albert won first place or was very close. Albert was a friendly and likable person and he will be remembered by many.

He retired from Exxon after 31 years of service. Funeral services were held at 12 noon Saturday in the Heights Funeral Chapel with Father Szymczak and Brother Louis Hanus officiating. Interment was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

Survivors are his wife, Eleanor Bristik; daughter, Magdelyn and son-in-law, Don Emerson; three granddaughters, Lori, Christy and Angie, all of Austin, Tx. and two sisters, W. E. Harmon and Alma Dvorak, both of Houston. Farewell to a true Fraternalist.

Joseph T. O'Conner passed away after a lengthy illness in the Veterans Hospital February 20, 1981, at the age of 70 years. He was the husband of our Sister Erna O'Conner. Funeral services were held Monday, February 23, at the Pat H. Foley Chapel with Rev. Robert D. Matheny and Rev. Harry Kircher officiating. Interment and graveside services were at Houston National Cemetery under the auspices of Oak Forest Masonic Lodge No. 1398. Survivors are: his wife, Erna O'Conner; daughter, Catherine Clegg; two stepsons, W. C. Gooden and G. J. Gooden; two sisters, Anna Bell Guidry and Cora Mae Walthall; and eight grandchildren, all of Houston. We express our sincere sympathy to both families.

Next attraction at Lodge 88 will be the Big Band Dance with Al Pierson and his Big Band USA. Hope you have your reservations for Saturday night, March 7, 1981.

Dress Code will be: Men-cdats and ties; Ladies-evening attire; and following this, as I mentioned, will be our "Fish Fry" on March 22nd.

Fraternally, Frances Olexa —SPSJT—

Notice to Lodge No. 54, West Members Your attention is called to our first geheduled quarterly meeting for Sunday, March 8, beginning at 3 p.m.; a social is also planned to conclude the afternoon.

We, the officers of Lodge No. 54, wish to see you present and take part in your lodge's activities.

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Secretary/Reporter

address is 1128 Donohoe Building, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20202.

Lawrence E. Koziarz Director, Ethnic Heritage Studies Program —SPJST -

Sam Albrights Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Dear Members and Friends: The 50th wedding anniversary of Sam and Julia Albright was-a lovely occasion held February 22nd, with a huge wedding cake, delicious punch, Dear Editor and Readers, Recently, a friend of mine gave me sandwiches, stuffed celery, olives, a copy of the November 5, 1980 pickles, mints, and also good coffee Vestnik and in the editorial was the was served.

All their friends, relatives and address of F. Pancner Co. 6514 West dedicated members worked beautiCermak Rd., Berwyn, Illinois 60402. fully together in order to make this I was very glad to get their address because my mother used to order affair possible. Relatives came from from them, and I had lost the as far as Virginia; they reported a pleasant trip and we wished them a address.

A friend of mine has just received safe and nice return home. Most of a poppy-seed grinder from them. the relatives came from Houston, They have a large supply of also granddaughter and a friend imported Czech crystal, garnets, from A&M in Bryan. Personally, for me, it was very nice to meet longwine glases, books, etc.

Your readers may be interested in time friends since the age of 10 and knowing that there is a nice place attending school together here in called "Accessories Ala Carte" in the Lovelady area.

Those in the family were all the Richland Mall in Waco that has a dressed in formal attire; the large supply of imported Czech honorees looked so good and young. crystal including imports from Italy They danced beautifully together and Holland and other countries as while their friends and relatives well.

There is a very nice company to snapped a lot of pictures of them and also watched and listened to beautido business with in Cedar Rapids, ful oldtime music, which is hard to Iowa (52404) called Continental Art beat. Thanks to Bill and Mary Craft at 100 -16th Avenue S.W. and McInnis for furnishing the ballroom they treat you very kindly and a equipment for such nice dancing company called OTCO Importers on music.

South Flores Street in San Antonio, The delicious food was served Texas; however, I believe they are first. After a lot of picture taking, wholesalers only. the gifts and cards that were beautiI hope this gives your readers ful and useful were opened. Everysome information they may like. one agreed that it all turned out so Sincerely, nicely to a most deserving couple Betty Hamilton who, so far, have lived a fruitful life.

(Editor's Note: Mr. Julius Dubcak Everybody wished them to be able has also mentioned the Cedar to make another affair like this one.

Rapids company and had very good The party asked me to have a comments about their service and write-up of this celebration, so bear prices. I am sure our members and with me. readers will appreciate your inforWe are so fortunate to have a mation.) lovely place for such occasional events, I should say celebrations; of —SPJST-course, it takes dedicated members and friends working together to have nice folks around here. I can UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT say that, as when Ray (my husband) OF EDUCATION passed away, all helped with food, WASHINGTON, D.C. 20202 flowers, prayers, and beautiful cards Dear Editor: that we couldn't express our thanks This is to inform you that the next enough on paper. meeting of the National Advisory Fraternally, Council on Ethnic Heritage Studies Slivena Michka is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m.

March 25th and end no later than --SPJST-1:00 p.m. on the 27th, 1981, in the small conference room; room 3000, FOB-6; 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. The agenda for the meeting includes a review of the legislation for Ethnic Heritage Studies in preparation for reauthorization, a workshop on evaluation of individual projects, and planning for the Annual Report. Persons interested in attending the meeting should confirm the time and location the week before, by calling the Ethnic Studies Office at our new number: 202/245-3471. Our new

Letters to the Editor

BULLETIN BOARD SPJST Officers' Workshops 1981

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Presidents and Vice Presidents, Secretaries, Financial Secretaries, and Treasurers Saturday, March 14 — Hallettsville High School (Hosted by Lodge No. 4) Saturday, March 21 — Taylor, Lodge No. 29 Saturday, April 4 — Ennis, SPJST Lodge No. 25 (All Sections will meet at Lodge No. 25) ***

District Meetings DISTRICT I

The District I spring meeting will be held on Sunday, April 26, 1981 at Lodge No. 13, Dime Box, as host lodge. ***

DISTRICT II The District II spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 15 at Lodge No. 47, Seaton. ***

DISTRICT III The District III meeting will be held Sunday, April 26 at Dallas Lodge No. 84 as host lodge. ***

DISTRICT IV The District IV meeting will be held Sunday, April 26, 1981 with Lubbock Lodge No. 157 as host lodge. ***

DISTRICT V The District V spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 8, 1981 at the Needville Lodge No. 81 home building. Details will be forthcoming. ***

DISTRICT VI The District VI spring meeting will be held Sunday, March 29, 1981 at the Hillje Hall in Hillje. The host lodges will be Hillje Lodge No. 40 and El Campo Lodge No. 50. ***

DISTRICT VII The spring District VII meeting will be held Sunday, March 29, 1981, at Robstovvn Community Hall with Lodge No 117, Robstown as host lodge. Details later.

"Be Proud Of It." Pledge of Allegiance "I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation, under God, Indivisible, with Liberty and Justice for all."

8NRSTNtli — Wednesday, March 4, 1981

YOUTH SECTION From the State Youth Director ATTENTION, ALL YOUTH LEADERS!

forget to bring your bedding, cornfortable shoes and clothing, and personal toilet articles. There will be separate cabins for the men and ladies. We don't know exactly what the weather will be at the time, so you might be wise to include some sort of cover (blanket, quilt, or other). We will view, listen, share, and gain knowledge.

This reminder is early because 1 was out of the office most of last week, however, I feel that any activities planned for the youth clubs have taken place by now. Send me your quarterly reports today before it slips your mind. Let your lodge know that your youth are active.

Fraternally, Jann Thomas State Youth Director

Dear Youth Leaders, It's that time again! The quarterly reports will be due on March 15. I would like to turn in a report that does not have any "No Reports" listed. Even though your youth club may e too small to be eligible to rec.:. a reimbursement check, it is muc etter to show that your youth club was not eligible than to not turn in a report. The members of your lodge will then know that you have -SPJSTdone your part by sending in a report. For those of you who have sent in your reports early, thank • you!

These quarterly reports are important to me and to your District Youth Counselors. They tell us that PLANS FINALIZED FOR you are having your meetings, the DISTRICT II activities that take place within the youth clubs, and how many youth SPRING MEETING are attending these functions. After The District II spring meeting will all, it may mean a few dollars to your be held at Lodge No. 47, Seaton Star youth club.

Hall Sunday, March 15, beginning at Make a note on your SPJST calen- 2 p.m. with the meeting after the dars that the Youth Leaders' normal schedule.

Weekend Retreat will be held April A short youth program is being 3-5 at Camp Val Verde near planned with participation from McGregor. As always, this retreat is most lodges. A cake auction is for youth leaders, assistants, and planned with each lodge being DYC's and their assistants. This allowed two items to be auctioned program is certainly a must for off. The proceeds of this auction go youth leaders who have not been in to these youth clubs that bring the the Youth Program very long or if items, so let's plan to buy these they have not been able to attend items and help the clubs. The youth many of the district training classes. clubs will also be allowed to sell any Make plans to attend this retreat. We other crafts or pastries that they are going to have something a little may bring and they need your supdifferent this year. Rather than port on the purchase of these items. telling you all the details now, we'd There will be a break at about 3:30 simply like to encourage you to or 4 p.m. The plans are for the attend. You're bound to learn meeting to be over at about 5:30 p.m. something new, as well as gaining an at which time Lodge No. 47 is preinsight on attitudes of our young paring a sausage supper plate people. If you're involved with our including sweets for a very reasonyouth in lodges/districts then it be- able price of $2 per plate so we hope hooves you to "give it all you've you will plan to stay for the meal and got". We can offer something very fellowship following the meeting. similar to the training programs This meeting includes the recogoffered by other organizations and nition of 50-year members and the at less cost. If they can do it, so can election of District II officers and we. President Morris and I have reports of officrs, director, rest been working closely on all aspects home director and reports from the of how to improve phases of our Supreme Lodge, attorney and Youth Program. He, I, and the editor. The district secretary has a Supreme Lodge are dedicated to the complete schedule of this meeting in youth and all of us extend a special her letter so I will not repeat it. invitation to all of you to make plans The officers of District II invite to attend this retreat. You will miss the Supreme Lodge officers, a lot and we will miss you if you are attorney, editor and their wives plus not there. Soon I will be sending out all members of District II to attend information, registration and a map this meeting and help us to make about this Youth Leaders' Retreat. plans on how to improve the growth We hope to see all of you there. of the SPJST and to keep the familyRemember, your mileage and meals type fraternal spirit and fellowship will be paid, at the rate of 34C a mile together; it seems to be slowly for the owner of the car only. We ask fading, especially in the younger/ that you 'car pool' as much as middle-aged families and we must possible — as many persons from try to encourage them to come back the same area riding in one car as to join the fellowship of our meetpossible. ings and socials which have been This retreat is designed primarily going on for over 75 years. for the adults. There will be no We will be looking forward to accommodations or any activities seeing a lot of you at this spring planned for our youth. Their time District II meeting March 15. will come later at summer camp and Fraternally, other functions planned for them in Frank Klinkovsky the districts. This is a learning District II YC process away from your every day responsibilities and routines. We -SPJSTthink you will enjoy it. Please don't

From The District Youth Counselors

DISTRICT II SKATING

PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS Our Skating Party was a huge success! There were 230 youth and adult members- skating and only about 20 extra adults who did not skate for a total of 250 attending.

We were very pleased with the turnout and all seemed to go well; skaters from age 5 to age 55 were getting their exercise at this District II semi-annual event.

The youth winning large candy hearts included: Lisa Coots Lodge (47), Paul Kasaban (18), Michelle Strmiska (20), Melinda Harkins (18), Jennifer Hejl (48), Shelly Machu (29), Gregory David (20), Lisa Hill (29), Joe Morris (47), Michelle Ralston (177), Missy Hawk (177), Kathy Billeck (47), Mike Schiller (47), Kerni Zibbell (18), Denise Wuensche (48), Kari Kovar (20), James Cox (177), Rhonda Slavik (15/72), and Jennifer Moffit (18). All of these youngsters went home with a big smile on their face and some were eating their candy. If I misspelled your name, please forgive me this time. A special thanks to all of you for coming and, to the leaders and parents, for bringing you.

The district-wide dance held at Lodge No. 177 in Academy February 13, was also a huge success with over 150 in attendance. There were so many youth members between the ages 8 and 14 dancing that I could hardly believe it. I would guess there were about 60 youngsters in that age group dancing which was just great. This dance was sponsored by the Lodge No. 177 Youth Club, with the club paying all of the expenses including the band, the food and furnishing their lodge hall at no cost to all attending. We would certainly wish to thank the members, officers, leaders and assistants plus all those who helped to make this dance possible; it was very generous of Lodge No. 177, Academy to furnish all of this free of charge to all attending. Thanks, again!

The weekend retreat at Camp Val Verde is just around the corner: April 4th and 5th, so I hope many leaders/assistants are planning to attend this Statewide Youth Leaders' Retreat.

Don't forget the District II spring meeting March 15 at Lodge No. 47, Seaton. See you then!

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky District II Youth Counselor

to all who brought baked items and also a big THANK YOU to those who bought our goodies.

I'll see you at our Friday night socials.

Fraternally, Darrell Uptmor (2-26-81)

-SPJST ROBSTOWN LODGE NO. 117 ACTIVITIES Dear Readers, February 14, the Robstown Youth Club held its Valentine Party at the Jackson-Woods Scout Hut, from 6 to 8 p.m.

There were several games played, and a contest for the best homemade Valentine. The winners were: Donald Marek, Jennifer Marek, Frances McDonald and Jerry Meskush.

After all the games were played, refreshments were served.

The youth club held its meeting February 21 at the Jackson-Woods Scout Hut. After the meeting refreshments were served and several youth club members and adults went to the movies.

Fraternally, Donald Marek (9) (2-26-81) -SPJSTMARCH 8: DISTRICT V

YOUTH CLUB MEETING Dear Readers, District V Spring Youth Club theeting will be held Sunday, March 8, 1981 at Lodge No. 81 in Needville.

Remember, we will have election of officers for the coming year.

A delicious dinner will be served starting at 11:30 a.m., and the meeting will start at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Dennis Veselka (17) Teen Reporter (2-26-81)

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specializing in Pediatrics, and holds the rank of Captain.

Brent's family has been active in the SPJST for many years. His father, Eugene, serves on the Rest Home Board of Directors, and is currently serving as youth leader. He served as lodge president for 10 -SPJSTyears. His mother, Thelma, was youth leader for 15 years and now serves on the SPJST Board of DirecFrom tors for District VII. His sister, Connie, was State Youth Queen in 1972 and received the Society's TRADITIONAL KITE-FLYING College Scholarship Award in 1973.

CONTEST AT COTTONWOOD His little sister, Angie, 9, is active in the Youth Club now and plans to LODGE NO. 6 YOUTH CLUB carry on the family tradition. His Dear Readers, grandmothers, Mrs. Agnes Hrncir Our February meeting was well- and Mrs. Stella Mrazek, have been attended. We have been busy members of Lodge No. 117 for more working on Valentine projects, than 50 years. charity projects, and money-making Brent plays the piano and enjoys projects. snow-skiing, sailing, and other water We are planning a kite-flying sports as his hobbies. contest for our March meeting, so (The SPJST salutes Brent for his everyone get your ideas together. numerous achievements and wishes There will be several different cate- good fortune in his endeavor at the gories.

Air Force Academy —Editor).

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Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mogonye

Mogonyes Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mogonye celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary December 20, 1980, at Lodge No. 18 in Elgin.

Friends and relatives came from near and far to join in the celebration. A barbecued sausage

supper was served to approximately 300 persons.

After the Grand March, the dance music was provided by the Fritz Hodde Band from Pflugerville, Texas.

Anton and Gladys were married in Taylor, Texas 22 December 1945; their family consists of two daughters, Janice and husband, Steve; and Judy and granddaughter, Cassandra Lynn.

Anton, Gladys and Judy are members of Lodge No. 18, Elgin.

EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY In behalf of the entire membership of Buckholts Lodge No. 15, we wish to express our deepest sympathy, to the bereaved family of our sister MILADY SHILLER, who passed away February 12, 1981, in St. Edward's Hospital in Cameron after a short illness.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. February 12 at Buckholts Brethren Church, with Rev. Eugene EXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY Kotrla and Rev. Henry Beseda ofWe, the Resolution Committee of ficiating. Burial was in Hope Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84, in Lutheran Memorial Park at behalf of our entire membership, Buckholts. Marek-Burns-Laywell wish to express our sincere Funeral Home was in charge of arsympathy to the bereaved family of rangements. our departed brother Born in Bell County, Miss Shiller DAVID LOGAN BUSH, was a member of Buckholts who lost his life in a serious automo- Brethren Church and also a member bile accident in Severy, Kansas of the Christian Sisters Society.

December 30, 1980. David's mother' She was a member of SPJST and sister were also killed in this Lodge No. 15 in Buckholts since Sepaccident. His father was seriously tember 1st, 1929, and a very faithful injured. David was 6 years old. and active member.

Survivors include father, Survivors include a brother, Theodore Bush of McKinney, Texas; Milton Shiller of Buckholts; two grandparents, Logan and Alice Bush sisters, Valasta Kamenicky and Ann of Douglas, Wyoming; and Lloyd and Balusek, both of Cameron.

Opal Logan of Maryville, Missouri.

To the loved ones, our sympathy Burial was in Nodaway Cemetery and to our beloved sister, who will in Maryville, Missouri. be sincerely missed in our fraternal May our departed brother rest in membership, may she rest in eternal eternal peace and his memory live peace and may her memory live among us forever. among us forever.

Resolution Committee: Resolution Committee: Kathleen Jurca Evelyn Salac Sidonia Svoboda Lillie Jarma Charlsie Svetlik Joe Ondrusek

We the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No 88, Houston, Texas, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy, on behalf of our entire membership, to the bereaved family of BROTHER ALBERT JOSEPH BRISTIK, 74, who passed away February 19, 1981.

Brother Bristik was a member of Traveler's Protective Association (TPA) and SPJST Lodge No. 88. He retired from Exxon Company after 31 years of service.

Survivors include his wife, Elenora Bristik of Houston; one daughter, Magdalyn (Maggie) Emerson and husband, Don Emerson, of Austin; two sisters, Mrs. W. E. Elizabeth Harmon and Mrs. John J. (Alma) Dvorak, both of Houston; and three granddaughters, Lori, Christy and Angie Emerson, all of Austin.

Services were held at 12 noon February 21 at Heights Chapel, with Father Joe Szymczak officiating.

Interment was in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

In lieu of usual remembrance, please make contributions to All Saint's Catholic Church on charity of your choice.

May he rest in eternal peace.

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We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 35, Elk, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the families of our departed lodge sister ANNIE BORDOVSKY, who died in Mart, Texas Sunday, February 15, 1981, at the age of 92.

Sister Bordovsky was a lifelong member of the Elk Community and a member of Lodge No. 35 for 70 years.

Rosary was recited Monday at 7 p.m. at the Little Page Funeral Home Chapel in Marta Mass of Christian Burial services were held at 2 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Church in Elk, with Rev. Frank Miller officiating. Burial was in the SPJST Lodge No. 35 Pavelka Cemetery.

She was buried beside her husband, Adolph Bordovsky, who preceded her in death in 1950.

Sister Bordovsky was born 8 August 1888, the daughter of Cecilia and Frank Kubitza of the Elk community. She married Adolph Brodovsky in May, 1919, who resided in the Lone Oak area and farmed there.

Survivors include: sons, Joe Hudec of Oklahoma City, Okla., Theodore Bordovsky of Axtell, Billy E. Bordovsky of Axtell; stepson, Robert Bordovsky who was killed in action at the Rapido River crossing in Italy in 1944, and Adolph Bordovsky, Jr. (USA Ret.) of Austin; daughters, Mary Polk of Mart, Mrs. K. H. Olene Bonds, Mrs. Edw. (Dorothy) Jurecka of Waco and Mrs. Otis (Margurite) Brinkley of San Antonio; stepdaughters, Mrs. Herman (Frances) Morris and Mrs. Julie Whitaker, of Waco; two brothers, Charles (Charlie) and Robert Kubitza, both of BellMead; 31 grandchildren; and 31 greatgrandchildren.

Sister Bordovsky raised all of the

above-named children on that farm at Lone Oak and guided them to be good US citizens and christians, and was very active in the St. Joseph's Church at Elk and also in the SPJST Lodge No 35.

Pallbearers were grandsons, Kenneth Polk, Gary Bonds, Wayne Whitaker, Allen Brinkley, James Bordovsky and Terry I3ordovsky.

I, Rudolph Zalman, the composer of this resolution of sympathy would like to make a comment: Of all families in this community of Elk, who settled here in the 1880s-1890s all helped to form this community and they were the backbone and original members of SPJST Lodge No. 35. Sister Annie Bordovsky, I believe is the last of those pioneers, who certainly did her share.

May she rest in peace for eternity.

Resolution Committee: Rosemary Banik Elizabeth Kubitza Rudolph Zalman -SPJSTEXPRESSION OF SYMPATHY We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy, on behalf of our entire membership to the surviving family of our departed sister MRS. ANNA PETRZELKA, 83, of Cypress, Texas, who passed away Friday, January 16, 1981.

She was a native of Czechoslovakia and came to the United States 12 February 1920. She was a resident of Cypress for 56 years.

Sister Petrzelka was a member of SPJST Lodge No 142 and Sokol Houston.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Saturday at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball, with Rev. Gene Drake officiating. Burial was in Fritsche Cemetery.

Her husband, William Petrzelka; and a son, Richard preceded her in death.

Survivors include sons, Charlie and Willie Petrzelka; grandchildren Charlaine, Gary, Troy, and Mark Petrzelka and Karen Vyoral; one great-grandson, Bartos Lewis Vyoral III; and brother, Jon Simek.

May she rest in eternal peace.

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 73, Seymour, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of our departed sister MRS. EMILIE MORRIS, 63, who died Monday, January 26, 1981 in a Seymour hospital.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Seymour, with Rev. James Boyle officiating.

Interment was in Seymour Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m.

Monday in Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Sister Morris was born-27 November 1917. She was a housewife and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic

10/VESTNIK - Wednesday, March 4, 1981 Church and the Altar Society.

Committee. Ben Trcalek announced the Survivors include two sons, following members of his committee: Thelma Hrncir (117), secretary, Lad Johnny of Electra and Eddie of Zatopek John H. Murphy (92), William Seymour; two daughters, Mrs. Urbanek (87), (49), Sidon Tumis (142), and Jerome Annette Miller of Seymour and Vasek (184). In addition, Ben Trcalek Vickie Wright also of Seymour; two recognized Reuben Lesikar (29) as legal brothers, Frank Ondricek of Violet advisor to the committee.

Charlie Matcek (81) asked for further Hill, Arkansas and Stanley Ondricek clarification of completing the delegates' of Semour; three sisters, Mrs. Lois remuneration pay slip. Secretary-Treasurer Mark of Seymour, Mary Ann Mikeska further explained and informed the Thomas of Wichita Falls and Jazelle delegates the blanks or lines pertaining to days and rate of pay per day will be completed Opella of Wichita Falls; and five by the convention Home Office staff. grandchildren.

Chairman Pokladnik called upon Arnold Vrla (130) to present the Finance Committee May she rest in eternal peace. report. (See Appendix for all reports) Resolution Committee: Chairman Pokladnik asked the delegates if Bertha Hrncirik they desire to approve the Finance Committee R. A. Hrncirik report in total or to vote on each section Joe Wasek separately. Vernon Wood (35) moved that we vote on each section individually, seconded by Rosemary Banik (35), and passed by show of hands from the delegates present with some opposition. Arnold Vrla (130) read items numbered 11, 12 and 13 as new items which were not previously published in the Vestnik.

NEWSBRIEFS Arnold Vrla (130) announced the following members of his committee: Vice Chairman M. D. Foster - District VII The VIIIth annual conference of Secretary Rita J. Vanek - District VI Czech Students and Teachers is Mack Allen - District I scheduled to be held at SPJST Hall Ben Zabcik - District II Lillian Holubec - District IV No. 29 east of Taylor on Saturday, Jerry Prochazka - District V (Alvin Sefcik April 25th. This conference has been, (173), alternate, will serve in Jerry and will again be, sponsored by the Prochazka's place for the remainder of Czech Club at the University of Texas, the convention).

Arnold Vrla (130) stated that in view of the according to George Petrek, Czech that our economy and cost of living have Club president. In addition to fact been on the incline causing increases in rates students of Czech and teachers of that of lodging, meals and general expenses, these language, the general public is recommendations for convention remunerainvited, especially those interested in tion are made: Delegates - $85.00 per diem promoting and preserving Czech Supreme Lodge employees working at the language instruction at various levels convention - $85.00 per diem Committee on By-Laws - $95.00 per diem throughout the state. Additional inLegal Advisor - $100.00 per diem formation for the program on the Parliamentarian - $100.00 per diem 25th will be forthcoming soon.

Convention Secretaries - $105.00 per diem -NAM Timekeeper - $90.00 per diem Publicity Committee - S90.00 per diem Insurance Committee - $90.00 per diem Finance Committee - $90.00 per diem Convention Runner - S85.00 per diem Editor - $85.00 per diem Convention Chairman - $135.00 per diem Convention Vice-Chairman - $115.00 per diem Member of All Other Committees - $90.00 PROCEEDINGS OF THE XXIIIrd per diem CONVENTION OF THE SLAVONIC Ladies at Lobby Desk - $65.00 per diem BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF Officers, Retired Officers and Directors who TEXAS ISPJST1 HELD AT THE SAN are not delegates - $90.00 per diem ANTONIO CONVENTION CENTER IN SAN MILEAGE - 35 cents per mile with no loss of ANTONIO, TEXAS ON JUNE 9-12, 1980. time for travel, CONVENTION ONLY. No individual may qualify for more than one per diem. Mileage to and from the con- 5t30 p.m.]

Monday, June 9, 1980 p.m vention be paid to one delegate from each household.

Chairman Cyrill Pokladnik reconvened the Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the above session at 3 .30 p m and called upon Stanley section of the Finance Committee be Vrla (130), chairman of the Committee on approved, seconded by Ben Jarma (84).

Convention Order, to present his report.

Stanley Vrla made the following recommen- Chairman Pokladnik recognized John Murphy (92). John Murphy questioned whether the fee dations, which are verbatim: a) Morning sessions shaft begin at 8:30 paid to officers, retired officers and directors who are not delegates for $90.00 per diem will be paid to directors who are serving as each morning and the convention will continue until 5:30 each afternoon, with 15-minute delegates or will directors receive only regular intermissions at about 10:15 a.m. and 3:30 delegate's pay of $85.00 per diem. In response, Arnold Vrla stated that the directors p.m., and a lunch break from 12 noon till 1:30 will receive whichever is highest, but in any p.m. b) No delegate shall speak to a motion or an case would only receive one per diem. Melvin Skrabanek (17) presented an amendment to issue more than once, and not more than 4 minutes, except that a proponent of a motion the motion requesting that the salary of the may have a 3-minute rebuttal. Extensions of convention secretaries and vice chairman receive double the delegate pay and the time may be granted only with a permission of chairman three times the delegate pay. In the majority of the delegates present. studying the Convention Proceedings of 1964, c) The chairman of the convention shall 1968, and 1972, it was noted that the 1964 have the right to dismiss the afternoon sessions early if he deems it necessary due to delegates' pay was $25.00 and the secretaries' pay was $45.00, vice chairman $45.00, and the evening activities. He shall have the right to call an evening session on the final day of the chairman $65.00. Since that convention, the secretaries' pay has been increased $20.00 convention if he determines it necessary for its completion. An appropriate dinner break will each convention in excess of the delegates' pay. This amendment did not receive a be provided for the delegates. d) All other matters shall be governed by second. The above section was then voted on and the convention approved this section as the By-laws and Roberts Rules of Order.

The other members of this committee are: presented by the Finance Committee.

Arnold Vrla read the section entitled Andrew Vavra (17) and Willie Kohutek (47).

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS: Stanley Vrla then moved that the above be $25.00 each for assisting with the Miss accepted, seconded by Harry Finn (88), and SPJST competition, plus two nights passed by a show of hands of the delegates lodging, meals, (including two banquet present. tickets) and mileage, provided they are Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska not a delegate and their district is explained to the delegates the proper way to represented by a "Miss SPJST" fill in the delegates' remuneration slip. Emil candidate. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIMatula (133) informed the delegation that two ATELY. additional microphones will be available for Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the above be use on the floor, starting with tomorrow adopted. President Morris asked if the District morning's session.

Youth Counselors will get delegate's pay and Chairman Pokladnik called upon Ben $25.00 assistance fee. Arnold Vrla (130) Trcalek (17), chairman of the By-law

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responded that it was the feeling of the Fmance Committee that an individual will get only one fee. In other words, if a delegate the District Youth Counselor will receive a delegate's per diem and if the District Youth Counselor is not a delegate, they will receive the proposed rate in the motion. Elsie Brdecka (28) asked if she gets the $25.00 assistance fee also because she felt she would have to work extra in assisting in the Miss SPJST Contest.

Chairman Cyrill Pokladnik responded that the committee felt they should reward in one way and that you cannot have both. Donnie Victorick (9) stated that he felt that the District Youth Counselors have other duties and should receive some other bonus. Chairman Pokladnik responded to Donnie Victorick that he has a good point but that the delegates must treat everyone alike. At this time, Emil Petr (84) seconded the motion and the delegates approved such motion by show of hands.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following be adopted: STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR: $85.00 for supervision of the "Miss SPJST" competition, plus meals, (including two banquet tickets), and lodging for the duration of the convention, plus mileage if driving personal car. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. President Morris asked if a State Youth Director is also a delegate, what pay would they receive. Arnold Vrla (130) responded that it would be the same as in the section entitled District Youth Counselors; in other words, if the State Youth Director was a delegate the section pertaining to State Youth Director would not apply. Furthermore, Arnold Vrla stated that this section only applies when the State Youth Director is not a delegate. Bob Wright (54) stated that he felt that the State Youth Director would be better off in turning down the delegate's pay in lieu of the State Youth Director's per diem. President Morris stated that the State Youth Director would be better off financially by being a delegate, since the per diem would be a "one-shot" matter. Sidon Tumis (88) seconded the above motion and was approved by show of hands of the delegates present.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved for the adoption of the following: STATE FIELD MANAGERS: Receive lodging, meals, (including two banquet tickets), and mileage for the duration of the convention, provided ' they are not delegates. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Vernon Wood (35) seconded the above motion which was then approved by a show of hands by the delegates present.

SALARIES OF SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EDITOR: Arnold Vrla (130) stated in order to bring our officers to a level nearer to officers of comparable Societies, and because of the rising cost of living, he recommended the following: PRESIDENT 7-1-80 7-1-81 7-1-82 7-1-83

$36,000.00 $38,800.00 $41,600.00 $44,400.00

Al Kercho (92) seconded the above motion.

Harry Finn (88) moved to amend the above to be effective retroactive to January 1, 1980, to which no second was received. Albert hfikulencak (18) stated that inflation is going down and that the salaries should be held back. Helen Oates (130) felt that the above recommendation was in order and should reflect the cost of living. This sentiment was also expressed by Donnie Victorick (9). Louis Hanus (88) asked the question what would happen if the wages were frozen by the President of the United States as happened in 1973. Chairman Cyril] Pokladnik stated that this question was answered when this occurred in 1973 and our Society was exempt.

Mildred Holeman (88) spoke in favor of the above motion and cost of living index. Alvin Sefcik (173) spoke in favor of the motion by stating that the Supreme Lodge officers over the past three years were underpaid and that in comparison with other officers in comparable Societies, our officers were underpaid. Monta Foster (79) who is a member of the Finance Committee, stated that the committee made recommendations in regards to salaries that they thought were fair.

Emil Petr (84) moved the question which the delegates approved the above motion by show of hands.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following be adopted: VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARYTREASURER AND FINANCIAL SECRETARY

7-1-80 $34,000.00 7-1-81 $36,800.00 7-1-82 $39,600.00 7-1-83 $42,400.00 Roy Hranicky (137) seconded the above motion, which passed by a show of hands by the delegates present.

Arnold Vrla (130) then moved that the following be adopted: LEGAL ADVISOR 7-1-80 $18,000.00 $19,500.00 7-1-81 7-1 .82 $21,000.00 $22,500.00 7-1-83 Loan Fees - 1 percent of loan up to $20,000.00. Half of one (1) percent in excess of $20,000.00 and not exceeding $75,000.00.

Such fees to be paid by the borrower upon receipt of commitment to the Supreme Lodge. No additional fee for loans in excess $75,000.00. On loan applications handled, but not closed, reimbursement on an hourly basis, but not to exceed $100.00 total fee.

Per Diem - $25.00 per hour, not to exceed $100.00 per day, when out of his office attending to affairs of the Society, other than matters involving litigation, plus mileage of $.30 per mile, lodging, and actual costs of meals not to exceed $18.00 per day.

Litigation - The fee for preparation and handling of a threatened or filed law suit, shall be a minimum fee as charged by practicing attorneys in whatever county the suit may be held and to be reviewed and approved by the Supreme Lodge.

Frank Veselka (79) seconded the above motion. Norval Crossman (88) moved we amend and strike out loan fee provision to which no second was received. Arnold Vrla (130) explained that the borrower pays the loan fee without any cost to the Supreme Lodge and since the attorney has to handle the loan that he is entitled to this additional fee in addition to his retainer for other legal services to the Society. Norval Crossman (88) asked the question, "Why do we pay a loan fee to our attorney?" Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska responded by saying that a good portion of the application fee is paid by the borrower, and if this amendment passed each borrower would have to pay his share.

Mildred Holeman (88) stated that she was quite satisfied with the above motion but wanted to make sure that the borrower will have to pay the attorney. Chairman Cyrill Pokladnik responded by referring to the section stating that such fees are to be paid by the borrower upon receipt of commitment to the Supreme Lodge. Mildred Holeman (88) asked if this meant that if the member changes his mind on a loan that his commitment fee will be used to pay the attorney. Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska stated that the borrower's application fee is used to pay the attorney and if any amount is remaining the unused portion is returned to the borrower if the loan is not approved. Alvin Sefcik (173) stated that he felt that all Supreme Lodge officers should be attorneys because the attorney receives more money than any single officer in the past year as reported in the Vestnik. Otto Hanus (66) stated that the attorney has to pay for all his help, whereas the Supreme Lodge officers have secretaries furnished to them. Tillie Helmcamp (88) stated that our Society has an attorney of the highest integrity and that he deserves the raise. Following discussions the motion was passed by a show of hands by all of the delegates as presented by the Finance Committee.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following be adopted: DIRECTORS $4,800.00 7-1-80 $5,200.00 7-1-81 $5,600.00 7-1-82 $6,000.00 7-1-83 $90.00 per day for attending Supreme Lodge meting. $90.00 per day for services of the Society, such as appraisals and any other authorized service, plus mileage at 30 cents per mile, lodging, and actual cost of meals, not to exceed $18.00 per day. 540.00 for final inspections. $30.00 per day for attending Society functions providing an invitation is received by the director to attend such function. attend such function.

Albert Kubala (92) seconded the above motion. Howard Leshikar (48) asked if the $40.00 for final inspection is part of the $90.00 per day for services such as appraisals.

Chairman Cyril Pokladnik stated that an appraisal and final inspection are two separate functions and that the $40.00 will be in addition to the $90.00. Emil Matula (133) stated that he felt that the director of a bigger district should get a larger base than a director of a smaller district because he felt that the directors from the larger districts have more work to do. Arnold Vrla (130) stated that the committee felt that the base

Wednesday, March 4, 1981 - VESTNIK/11 EDUCATION: salary should be the same for all directors and DONATIONS TO EDUCATIONAL that the directors with more activity in their INSTITUTIONS: district will receive larger fees through increased activity and more loans. Monta The allocations to institutions teaching the Foster (79) stated that all directors have the Czech language, with or without credit, same responsibility and should receive the could best be handled by a lump sum allosame retainer fee. Following this discussion, cation, and give the authority to disburse motion passed by a show of hands by all and administer the funds to the Supreme delegates present.

Lodge, the sum being $8,000.00 per year.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following These educational donations apply to Texas educational institutions only. EFFECTIVE be adopted: IMMEDIATELY. EDITOR $27,000.00 7-1 .80 The American Sokol Organization, Southern $29,000.00 7-1-81 District sum being $1,250.00 per year, this $31,000.00 7-1-82 sum to be separate from the $8,000.00 per $33,000.00 7-1-83 year to the Educational Institutions.

This salary does not include any clerical EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. help to the editor as may be needed. The inclusion of an amount in the editor's salary Joe Holasek (36) spoke highly in favor of the intended for him to pay for clerical help Sokol movement in Texas and offered an creates a problem in that such individual is amendment to the above motion by asking the not included in workmen's compensation delegates to increase the Southern District coverage. This creates a potential liability sum of $1,250.00 to $2,500.00. The amendfor the Society. Any salary paid for clerical ment received no second. Edwin Adamek (29) help should be paid by the Society directly mentioned that he thought that the Sokol was to the employee. a fine organization but he also thought that Richard Wahlberg (88) geconded the above such organizations like the Boy Scouts and motion and the motion passed by a show of the Girl Scouts should receive assistance also, and he seconded the above motion as presented by delegates' hands.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following the Finance Committee. Such motion passed by a show of hands from the delegates be adopted: present.

STANDING COMMITTEES: Chairman Pokladnik recognized Ernest Per Diem for all standing committees be Spacek, a director of the K.IT and RVOS. increased by $8.00 each year, effective Chairman Pokladnik also stated that a 7-1-80, then 7-1-81, 7-1-82 and 7-1-83.

The above motion was seconded, by Milton telephone call was received from J. M. Trammell (176), and passed by a show of Skrabanek wishing the convention best wishes. Emil Matula (133) gave directions to hands by the delegates present.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the following the La Villita Assembly Hall.

With no further business, the meeting was be adopted: DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELOR: recessed at 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. on Per diem - $75.00 per day, mileage at 30 Tuesday. cents per mile, lodging, and actual cost of Johnnie Krizan meals, not exceeding 518.00 per day Melvin Skrabanek while on duty. Any other reimburse(3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.) ments will be made as dete rmined by the Tuesday, Jane 10, 1980 18:30 a.m. - 10:15 head of the Youth Department and a.m.] approved b y the Supreme Lodge Chairman Pokladnik announced that the The above motion was seconded 1)% 4eptiv r Grievance Committee would meet in Room 1 Marek (174). and passed b y a Jiov, of hands and the Resolutions Committee would met in by the delegates present.

Room 2 during the morning break and Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the tocr)v,-nc convention pictures could still be ordered from be adopted: Dominic Netek (133).

The morning session was called to order at 8:35 a.m.

YOUTH PROGRAM: Arnold Vrla (130), Finance Committee 1. Authorize the Su preme Lodge SPJST to Chairman, continued with his report.

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: provide quarterly reimbursements of 1. Officers, Directors, Members on, cents per youth member to (oval youth standing committees, Editor and other clubs.

2. The annual net gain for the investment of members using a personal car for the use of $450,000.00 to be turned over to the youth Society work and are authorized personnel to travel for the Society be paid 30 cents per for their activities with the understanding mile effective July 1, 1980. Mileage that this $450.000.00 is not to be part of a reimbursement to be increased each trust fund and that this S450.000.00. as January 1st for the next four years with the such is not committed to the youth United States Cost of Living Index as activities. All funds shotici be accounted prepared by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for, and any portion of unused revenue be refunded to the Supreme Lodge. Net gain for private transportation based upon shall be used with strict adherence to the November 1st Cost of Living Index for the next proceeding twelve (12) months program. effective each January 1st. (See Appendix 3. Authorize the Supreme Lodge to for Arnold 'VrIa's letter clarifying this contribute to the District Youth Fund of recommendation.) each District 25 cents per year for every Arnold Vrla (130) moved that the above be insured member who has attained the age of 16 years, but not less than S500.00 adopted. Joe Nezval (28) seconded. Rudy annually. This amount must he used for the Sefcik (54) asked if this recommendation applied under any conditions. Parliamentarian benefit of the youth.

The above motion was seconded by Ronnie Sidney Kacir said according to the by-laws Rieger (29). Richard Wahiberg (88) asked _a this would not apply to unrelated fraternal question in reference to item 2 of the above activities. Chairman Pokladnik said the motion in regards to the returning of money to Supreme Lodge usually authorizes these the Supreme Lodge that is unused by the activities. Monta Foster (79) said the Finance districts for youth activities. Arnold Vrla (130) Committee cannot control all of the conditions asked President Morris a question in regards that apply to this recommendation. Louis to item 2 of the above motion. President Hanus (88) said these activities were fraternal Morris responded that the funds received activities and he uses them as image-builders from the $450,000.00 investment are used to for the SPJST. Rudy Sefcik (54) asked if some defray camp expenses. Arnold Vrla (130) of these unrelated fraternal activities could stated in answer to Richard Wahlberg's not be added to this recommendation. Arnold question that some districts use the money Vrla (130) said the committee stands as the allocated and some do not, but save it instead. recommendation was read. President Nick With this thought in mind, Arnold Vrla (130) Morris said this was an interoffice matter and stated that it was the committee's feeling that there would be no problem in reimbursing the if the money is not used that it should be editor. The motion carried as read. returned. Mack Allen (141), member of the Arnold Vrla (130) recommended the Finance Committee, stated that money is for following be approved: the use of the youth and that some monies 2. Officers, Directors, members on standing were found to have been set aside by some committees, Editor and other authorized districts and he felt that if the money was not personnel doing work for the Society be paid the actual cost of meals, not to exceed used that it should be returned. Helen Oates 18.00 per day plus lodging expenses.

(130) asked a question in regards to item 3 of the above motion as to when the age of 16 Robert Wright (54) seconded. John Murphy became effective. P-esident Morris responded (92) asked if this money had not been adopted that a computer printout is made available earlier under the per diem. Arnold Vrla (130) each year and that the thirty-first day of said that it had not. John Murphy asked what December of each year is used as the the cost for a total day amounted to. Arnold determining ;ie r:t. Chairman Cyrill Pokladnik Vrla said $90.00 per diem until July 1, 1980, further explained that as soon as the money is and $98.00 from July 1, 1980, to July 1, 1981. received it is put on interest. Following these John Murphy asked why these committee discussions, the above motion was approved, members received more money after the with a few objections. convention than the delegates do in the Arnold Vrla 111301 moved that the folloWing convention. Jerry Prochazka (65) said this be adopted: recommendation could be changed to apply

only to those on salaries. Emil Matula (133) said that it should be corrected to read officers, directors, and those on salaries.

President Morris said that it would not automatically be $18.00 but would be the actual cost of the meals, not to exceed $18.00.

Helen. Oates (130) said that some of these committee members may be losing money by attending these meetings. Tillie Helmcamp (88) said she was in favor of the recommendation as is. Monta Foster (79) said we may lose qualified people on these committees if we do not give them the necessary money. Larry Pflughaupt (88) said if we do not pass this section, then we would have to go back to the sections we have already passed. John Murphy (92) then withdrew his comments. The motion passed as read.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended the following be approved: 3. Refund premiums from the Supreme Lodge to local lodges be increased from 8% to an amount found feasible after a review of the annual statement, by the Supreme Lodge and consultation with the Society actuary.

Donnie Victorick (9) and Bernard Hlavaty (183) both seconded. The motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved the following be approved: 4. Hardship cases are to be submitted to the Finance Committee before May 10th and will be reviewed'before the convention.

Joe Nezval (28) seconded. Motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) moved the following be approved: 5. The members of the Finance Committee, after reviewing and hearing the details on the computer system recommends that the convention authorize the Supreme Lodge to inaugurate and install an adequate operational data processing/computerized record system in the Home Office. We feel that a computerized system will be of great benefit to the Society.

Emil Petr (84) seconded and the motion carried.

Ardis Bacak (40) asked if more mikes could be placed among the delegates. Chairman Pokladnik said this would be taken care of.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 6. PENSION PLAN A. Provide a 30% increase in the retirement benefits presently being received by retirees and beneficiaries of the SPJST retirement plan. The former employees under the plan have likewise been covered by a relatively low benefit formula plan.

Periodically the level of retirees' and beneficiaries' benefits should be reviewed for possible future adjustment.

B. Change the retirement benefit formula from a "career average" type of formula to a -final average" type of formula which would provide a more meaningful benefit under present economic conditions. We propose a final average formula which provides a monthly benefit equal to the product of 2% of an employee's average monthly salary over five consecutive years within his last ten years of employment and his number of years of service (up to 30 years maximum).

C. The above benefit provisions can be funded on an actuarially sound basis with annual employer contributions of approximately 12 to 15% of participant salary.

Employee contributions would remain at the present level but employee contributions would not be required after 30 years of contributions. An employer contribution to a pension plan in the 10 to 15% level would be considered in the average to somewhat above average category. Recent employer contributions have been less than 10% of participant payroll.

D. The Finance Committee shall meet biennially to review and recommend changes to the Supreme Lodge in the SPJST Employee Retirement Pension Plan and/or any other necessary business.

Richard Wahlberg (88) seconded. Mary Laznovsky (135) asked if this applied to all employees and their beneficiaries. Financial Secretary Mikulas said that it would. The motion passed.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 7. REST HOMES A. The Finance Committee recommends to the convention to authorize the purchase of a van for each of the SPJST Rest Homes to transport residents of the home for medical care not to exceed $17,000.00 per unit, with necessary equipment.

B. Increase the $1,500 per year to 412,500 per year per Rest Home to be placed in the charity fund to be used by the Rest Home Residents.

Joe Nezval (28) seconded. Larry Pflughaupt (88) asked if the committee had looked into the

possibility of applying for federal grants.

Chairman Pokladnik said this was a gesture of benevolent aid from a fraternal Society. Louis Hanus (88) asked who would control these vans. Chairman Pokladnik said these were for use only by the rest homes and not for personal use. The motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 8. $500.00 to compensate Norma Andel and $1,000.00 to compensate Leonard Mikeska for additional responsibilities assumed during the vacancy of the vice presidency.

Tillie Helmcamp (88) seconded. Maxine Sefcik (54) said she was not against them receiving the money but that more than two people had worked on these responsibilities.

Arnold Vrla said the committee had discussed this with the people involved and they agreed that these two individuals had the main responsibility . Monta Foster (79) said that Norma Andel and Leonard Mikeska had assumed the basic responsibility for the work.

Chairman Pokladnik said this was an interoffice situation and the committee had studied the matter. Emil Petr (84) said that perhaps these two would give their co-workers some compensation. Louis Hanus (88) said that Norma Andel and Leonard Mikeska had experienced many years of work in this department. Norma Andel (24) said that she had given three of her co-workers $75.00 each out of her own pocket. The motion passed.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 9. Encourage the Supreme Lodge to hire students from Temple Junior College or any other educational institution offering computer data processing, to develop the data base on a part time basis.

Ardis Bacak (40) seconded and the motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 10.Authorize the Supreme Lodge to provide clerical help to the Editor.

Joe Nezval (28) seconded and the motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 11. The Finance Committee recommends that the St. Gerard High School Band receive a donation of $250.00 to cover expenses for participating in the Memorial Services in front of the Alamo for the SPJST Convention Memorial Service.

Clint Luksa (186) seconded and the motion carried.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 12. The Finance Committee further recommends that the Highland High School be given a donation of $75.00, to help defray expenses for participating in the Memorial Services in front of the Alamo and presentation of Colors at the Banquet Hall No. 2 opening of the convention on Monday, June 9, 1980.

Johnny Broz (88) seconded and the motion passed.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 13. The names of 52 members were submitted in writing to the Finance Committee signed by the President and Secretary of each lodge. These names were reviewed by the committee and we recommend $50.00 assistance to each member. (See Appendix) Albert Banik (35) said that we were considering the old and the destitute and he moved that we raise the amount of money to $100.00. Rudy Sefcik (54) said he would like to amend the motion to raise it to $100.00.

Arnold Vrla asked his committee if they would want to raise it to $100.00 and they did not.

Chairman Pokladnik relinquished the chair to the vice chairman and said the t w e are a charitable organization and these donations show in the books. He asked that the committee reconsider. Vice Chairman Prochazka asked for a second to the motion.

Johnny Broz (88) seconded. Charlie Matcek (81) asked if the committee approved of this motion. Parliamentarian Sidney Kacir said we were going over the committee. Maxine Sefcik (54) asked if these hardship members would get the $100.00 only once or once every year for four years. Vice Chairman Prochazka said only once. The motion carried. Vote was taken on the motion as amended. This passed.

Arnold Vrla (130) recommended approval of the following: 14. Officers, directors, editor, members of standing committees, or any other member elected or appointed doing authorized work, conventions included, for the Society, having more than one position, the higher per diem pay will govern.

Mildred Holeman (88) seconded and the motion carried.

To Be Continued

PODPORA

LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska cast etedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897

ROCNIK 69 eiSLO 9

OD REDAKeNi110 STOLKU Kdo si v g ima ptirody a pozoruje, najde Cast° -veci lilasne. Hie, tu vyrostla bylinka, majici leeivou moc.

A v teie pade, v samotnem sousedst y)", a za stejnych podminek nalezneme rostlinu jedovatou. Obe druZky vyrostly snad nahodne, nekdy i vitr ei jiny einitel semenko sem zanesl — stejne na ne pusobilo slunko, povetrnost, Oda — a tak ohromne rozdily! Kolik poueeni tu pro Zivot!

A elovek? Poznav uZiteenost ei gkodlivost rostlin, zda nalelite se stara, aby iditeene byliny co nejvfce se rozgifily a zuZitkovaly? Poznav, 2e i v Zivote jsou lide dobrych a gpatnych vlastnosti, zda stara, se, aby pfi vzacnem daru svobodne yule se elovek rozhodl pestovati v duSi jen dobre snahy a vlastnosti a stati se tak uZiteenyin lidske spoleenosti?

4. btezen 1981 John a Frank Dlabajovi (v gichni z Ennis) a nekolik synoveil a neteti.

Pohteb byl z kostela sv. Jana a ulolend byla na htbitove sv. Josefa.

Zesnule prejeme tichy spanek na veenosti a pozastalym vyslovujeme nag uptimnou soustrast. Rodin u Dlabajovu jsme velmi dobte znali nebot' vlastnili farmu hned vedle farmy nageho dedeeka Houdka na Creechville a vidy se obe rodiny snageli pratelsky a radi jsme se segli pohromade. Tak nam odchazeji ti ptatele z davnych dob a vice je neuvidimel

Minuly tyden v uterY byl tak krasnY jarni den, ze jsme se jeli podivat do byrvaleho bydligte do Ennis. Jeli jsme okolo Opatrovny pro star gi lidi a tak jsme na chvili zastavili tam a ja se gla podivat na dlouholete na'Se ptitelkyne, ktere tarn nyni bydli — a site pi. Annu Hejnovou a pi. Mary Janougkovou. Obe vyhlizi opravdu velmi dobte a 'Acne jsme se vespolek Jedine zivotni pojistka maze dati bavily. Pi. Janou gkovou jsem vasi rodine dulelitou ochranu! nevidela jig mnoho let a te gilo me ji Povezte mi pravdive, sousede, kdo by videt. Take pozdeji pti gla, do svetnice vlastnil Vag dornov, kdyby se Yam sl. Berta Nekuiova, ktera tam tei neco stalo? Zijeme v prekotne dobe a bydli a bylo nam veselo. Slibila jsem, easto zapominame mysliti na takove ze zase 'lady ptijdu jak budu miti eas dulezite veci. neb ja main vgechny rada. Fiozdeji Je Vain znamo ze ivotni pojistka kdyi jsem gla z budovy ven tak jsem maze vyplatiti hypoteeni dluh na natrefila na druhou dobrou piltelkyni Vagem dome . . .? Ano, sousede, pi. Klan. Vavrovou (rozenou si potiditi ochrannou pojistku, Vrlovou), ktera pti gla navgtivit svou ktera zaplati Va g "mortgage" sestru pi. Boienu Kubinovou, take okandite, v pripadeze zde ji2 tamni usedlici. Tail° me je videt po nebudete. 2adne dal gi tiety aneb deli dobe. Spechali jsme take jsem mesieni splatky, s kterYmi by Vase nemohla jiz navgtivit druhe zname rodina zapasila. tam usazene. No, a pozdeji zas Naopak Vag pozustali budou navgtivirn je. mit k disposici prijem, ktery jim postaei na zakladrif potteby, jako Weer pak meli whim od Polka fest. jkllo, ogaceni, vzdelani a podobne. v gni SPJST 25 a jednali tam o SPJST bratrska a sesterska nastavajici °slave ktera se bude poji g e ujici jednota v Texasu ma konat 1. a 2. kvetna v Ennis. Jen aby rozvrch, ktery se hodi Va g kapse . . meli zas pekne poeasi a vse se jim a Vag hypotece . . Jedine iivotni pekne vydatilo, nebot' ty ptipravy pojistka maze dati Va gf rodine daji moc, moc prate a starosti. A easu dulezitou ochranu, o ktere jsme tei jii neni nazbyt to vse vytidit. Ty mluvili. Poiddejte o informaci jegte dva mesice ubehnou jako nic nei dnes a to bezzavazne. Nernate-li na vyjednaji a ptipravi. Doufam, ze vse blizku SPJST organisatora, poglete se jim podaii. listek aneb dopis po gtou na: SPJST, Nevim, prod nekteti Tide jsou tak PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76501, a nepoildni a hazeji vgelija.ke odpa.dky napigte: "Po glete mi inforrnaci o jako papiry, lahve od piva ci sodovky rianem iivotnim poji gt'eni a o a rime jine veci na ulici a ttebaZe rianych jejich vYhodach! maji, v parku nadoby tak to bezevgeho hodi leckde na zem. Statni department ktery ma na starosti udriovat dalnice a parky v potadku si stetiovali, ze eisteni a udrZovani toho stab Texas vice jak deset rnilionfr dolarn. Mnoho motoristu te2 jsou Tak 'Vselicos — vinni, ze pti jizde autem, vse hodi na Aneika Houdkova. cestu a pak nekdo to mu g eistit po Minuly tyden zerntela v Ennis pL nich. Prece jak rilcali, mame byt Mary Zhanelova ve veku 89 let. Byla hrdymi Texany a hledet drZet nag rozena v Crisp jako dcera Jana a kralsny stat eisty a potadnyl Vzdyt to Frantigky (Slovadek) Dlabajovych a v nevezme moc dlouho a je to hned lepgi 1913 se provdala za p. Antona kdyi je vse jak ma byt, ze ano?

Zhanela z Creechville. Pattil k V Seattle, Washington, posledni spolku KJZT a oltatnimu spolku od tamni veteran Spanelsko-Americke kostela sv. Jana. Zanechava 5 sync: valky gel naystivit hroby veteranu v Frank, Stanley, George, Leslie a Evergreen-Washelli htbitove. Pan Edward; 4 dcery: pi. Walter Zatov- Horace W. Whitman, ktery ma 100 skou z Dallas, pi. Edwin Lainovskou, let byl v Prvni svetove vace i ve valce sl. Mary Zhanelovou (obe z Ennis), sl. gpanelsko-Americke a mohl by Geraldine Zhanelovou z Dallas Take mnoho vypravet o svYch 28 vnoueat a-20 pravnotteat; jednu zkugenostech. U2 techto veteranti seitrul LkInulsif 110).Zovgu. . bratti neinf 'tolik -jak • kdysi bylo nebot''

Oddil Dopisovatelfi

odchazeji tam, odkud se nikdo. nevracf.

V prosinci 1980 devitileta gkolaeka Alisa Williamsova jela, po busu do gkoly a byla stteland do hlavy (to bylo behem busove stavky) a byla paralyzovana, po celem tele. Pri gti tyden, po vice jak dvou-me g ienim leeeni v nemocnici, pry piijde dornfr a na druhy den zaene chodit do jiste gkoly pro takove zneschopnele deti.

Pokraeuje dobte, ac se nemyslelo, ze Ng:thee bude Zit, ale vezme to eas nen bude se moci tici, ze bude v potadku.

Doufejme, ze ano. Ten co ji stfelil by mel byt potrestan dobte, nebof devee za nic nemohlo a nezaslouZilo si neco takoveho.

Ve cvitek minuleho tydne se stala velka sraZka pobliZe mesta Forney, Tx. To rano byla dosti velka, miha a jista pani nevidela moc daleko pted sebou a tak zastavila sve auto uprostted cesty a nemela svetla rozsvicene, take asi 50 aut se srazilo — jedna na druhou a jedna osoba byla zabita a sedm (7) jinych bylo poraneno. Chyba byla, ze se jelo z kopce a nebylo videt vice jak 100 sttevic pied sebou a take nekteri jeli 50 i 60 mil za hodinu v te mlze a negtesti bylo hotove. Potad nabadaji lid aby se jelo mengi rychlosti ale vse marno, a proto tolik lidiptijde o iivot Napted maji naspech a pak kdyi se stane nestesti tak maji casu dost, ze ano?

Druhe negtesti ktere se stab take minuly tyden bylo kdyi vlak se vykolejnil a ptevratil se zrovna kdyi ptejfidel most pies Trinity teku. vozy spadli dolii do teky a nektere z tech 60 voza teleznice se narazem chytli a hoteli skoro dve hodiny.

Nejhotsi bylo, ze nektere nakladni vozy vezli vklijake nebezpeene veci jako alkohol (tti tisice galonii) a kdyby oven vuz se byl chytil tak by byl hrozny vybuch a mohlo se stat jegte vetg i ne gtesti. Takhle Zadny neptigel k Ovgem most byl velice pogkozen a gkoda na moste se pact na tti sta tisk, gkoda na vozech a lokornotivach ptes tri sta tisic a na kolejich asi deset tisfc dolarii. Nyni se vede vygettovani skrze ty koleje - zda totii byly kolejnice jiz zlomeny dtive anebo prisli k zlomeni a se vlak vykolejnil. Dosud se nevi nic ale strachu bylo dost a kout se valil do vrchu celou silou a nebylo nic videt skrze nej. Tak potad se neco deje i v dnegni dobe, kdy je vse mnohem lepg a moderne opattene.

Anna Zabojnikovi z Wilmer. Svatebeane byli: sl. Elaine Bullardova, sestra nevesty, William Lawson, Valerie Perez, Angie Blountova, Ann Marie Ko§fa-kova, a David, Tom a Jimmy John Zabojnlovi. Mladi manZele budou bydlet v Lancaster. Jestli se nemylim, tak zenith jest vnukem pi.

Anny Ko'g fakove (rozend Hubdekova) z Red Oak, Tx. Tak pfejeme novomanZelfim mnoho gtesti cestou Zivotem, a vse dobre.

Poild varujf lidi, aby byli opatrni a nevetili nikomu kdyi cizinec by je chtel ogidit o celo-Zivotni uspory, ale bohuiel, kaZdou chvili se naskytne nejaky .gejdit a okrade je piece. Tak minuly tyden zas jedna stard osoba se nechala chytit a ztratila celych 20 tisic dolarl On toti2 ji zvonil cizi elovek a ptedstavil se jako policista a Zadal ji, aby mu pomohla chytit eloveka kterysidf, ze aby vyzvihla sve penize z banky a dala je tomu eloveku ktereho ji poste a ze to nalieeji na toho zlocleje a pak ji penize zas navrati.

Tak ona uposlechla a penize dala eloveku a kdyi ji je pak zpet neptinesli tak volala policii (coi mela udelat drive) a ov gem se s penezi neshledala. Nejhorgi je, ze ona jest 80 let staff a to byly v gechny jeji uspory.

Tak co ted'? Proto mill etenati, bud'te i vy vgichni na straii a nenechte se ogidit, nebot' pak uz je pozde kdyi penize jsou pryel Mohla byt dobre a spokojene Eva a nemusela se o nic starat a takhle je to smutne.

V sobotu nam dosti pekne zaprgelo coz jsme uz pottebovali ale gkoda, ze neprgelo jegte dele, viclye bylo jii tak dlouho sucho a zem je potadne vyprahla. Nyni nam slibuji, ze koncem tydne zas rnoinal trochu zaprgi, tak se tegime!

-SPJSTSPJST tad efslo 172, Pasadena

Tanec v sobotu 7. btezna -- "Dan 'n the Boys".

Schiize 5. okrsku v Needville u tadu 'Cis. 81 v nedeli 8. btezna.

John T. Mikeska (Dopis pti gel moc pozde; osta ek —SPJSTRide

tetinska

Na fate ye Zdicich je zasazena pametni deska eeskemu vlastenci, V Austinu, Tx., jista eernogka farati Josefu Vorlovi, jen2 se stal v jmenem Lizzie Elizabeth Grantova roce 1825 kaplanem ye Zdicich. oslavovala sve narozeniny a to 109. te Skladal pisne vlastenecke i vesele. a jeg te mohla sfouknout vg.echny Doma hraval ve volnych chvilich na svice na dortu. Pi. Grantova 'Spatne stare piano a tvotil napevy. Nejznaslygi ale za to mute eisti bez bryli a to meigi je piseri "Nad Berounkou pod uz je jiste neco vzacneho v jejim Tetinem", na slova basnika J. K. vysokem veku. Ona pfeiila manZela a Chrnelenskeho. Jak se vypravuje, vkchny, sve deti. Jiste za ty leta vznikla tato pisen na dekanstvi v zaZila a videla mnoho uddlosti a jiste Zebrace, v den instalace Vojtecha by rnohla mnoho vypravet Nejedleho na dekana, dne 23, srpna 1826. Jeden ze slavnostnich hostu, (zajirnavosti i smutne zaZitky.)

V kosthle Sv. Frantigka z Assisi sl. Josef Krasoslav Chmelensk3r", eesky April De Lee Bullardova a p. Jimmy spisovatel z doby narodnilio John Zabojnik byli sezdani Rev. Gail probuzeni, smluvil pry s ptitomnym White. Rodiee nevesty jsou Stacey kaplanem Josefem Vorlem sazku o novou pisen: "Nei" vykoutite, pane Lee Bullard a pi. , . Mary Hilenianova ze Saeina\V a Johir a".• bratte, doutnik, ,stOirn yam baser,"

Wednesday, March 4, 1981 — VESTNIK/13

tvrdil Chmelensky. Vorel se take nedal: "Net vypijetesalek eerne Icavy, slotim na va§i baseri napev."

Ujednano. Chmelensky sypal na papfr ver§ za verkm, pak misty opravoval a Vorel klidne pokutoval vonny doutnfk. Chmelensky skuteene dokoneil svou baseil drive, net Vorel vykoutil doutnik. Rekl: "Vyhral jsem, pane bratte, nyni je tada na vas!" zvolal radostne Chmelensky.

Vorel jemnymi udery vykouzloval napev na novou basefi a Chmelensky zatfm popfjel eernou kavu. Za chvili mel Vorel napev hotov. Jasnyrrn barytonem zazpival: Nad Berounkou pod Tetinem ride se jit eervend, vedle strane tam s vojinem dlf panenka blatend 13asna Chmelensky spokojene naslouchal. Oba zarili radosti, oba Dekan Nejedly, rozradostnen a dojat, ptistoupil ke svyrm milym piltelinn a objal je. A pak ut pokojem znela prvni repriza pisnieky, ktera byla dlouha Feta pisni eeskeho venkova a vzpominkou na idylicke cloby probuzenecke. Malokdo by si vSak uvedomil, ze byla take instalabli pisrif narodniho buditele, tebrackeho dekana Vojtecha Nejedleho. Ten ji take vymyslel jrneno, kdyt dopinil nazev, navrhovany Chmelenskym Bute — o slovo tetinska.

J. K. —SPJST-

se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Ueme

naSe — our, ours ttida — class, or classroom maso — meat maslo — butter student — student tabule (F) — blackboard pole (N) — field kossile (F) — shirt moje -- my still — table ueitel — teacher kniha — book ryba — fish Jan — John voda — water novy, a, e — new start', a, — old maly, a, e —little velky, a, e — big ktida — chalk zde, tu — here na stole — on the table na tabuli — on the blackboard pohadka — fairy tale dobry, a, e — good zlY — bad wicked eernyr, a, é — black bib'', a, é — white

Mluvnice — Grammar 1. In Czech the adjective must agree in gender form with the noun that it modifies. Example: malt' still, (small table), maid kniha, (small book), male okno, (small window.) In the vocabulary there are adjectives given showing the three gender endings y, a, and e.

2. In the reading exercise the feminine nouns ktida, pohadka, and kniha, are spelled with the ending u.

This is because in Czech when a noun is used in some function other than the subject or predicate nominative it must be put into a case. The aforementioned feminine nouns are in the accusative case functioning as direct objects answering the question "what?" The feminine nouns ending in 'a' change this ending to 'u' when used as direct objects.

Homework 1. Select suitable adjectives for the nouns given in the vocabulary.

Lekce osma — Eighth Lesson Remember that the nouns are either masculine, feminine or neuter, Read the following exercises and depending on their endings, and the words out LOUD with your parents adjectives must agree with the nouns or friends. in gender ending.

Ctenf — Reading 2. Translate the reading exercise Nak kola — Our school into English.

To je naSe §kola. A toto je nak 3. Memorize the vocabulary ttida. Tam je ueitel. Zde jsou 4. Translate into Czech: studenti. Jan je student. On ma pero I have a book. a knihu. Co je na stole? To je moje This is a pencil. tutka. Ueitel ktidu a pfSe na tabuli What is on the table? tuto pohadku.

That is our new school.

Byl jeden domeeek.

(What new words do you see above?

V tom domeeku stoleeek, Find out their meaning.) na stoleeku mistieka, na mistiece vodieka, —SPJSTv to vodiece rybieka.

"Kde je ta ryba?"

Learn Czech Koeka ji snedla.

"Kde je ta koeka?"

With Us V lese zabehla.

5th lesson. Soft Adjectives. The "Kde jsou ty lesy?" accusative of Adjectives.

Na prach shotely.

"Kde je ten prach?"

Pronunciation of Consonants.

Voda ho vzala.

Nag pokoj. Ja, a bratr Honza mame "Kde je ta voda?" spoleene jeden pokoj. Mame tam Voli ji vypili. psaci stela katdy jednu zidli. Ja main "Kde jsou ti voli?" na stole slovnik, eeskou gramatiku, Pani je snedli. velky segt, eervenou tutku, kuliekove "Kdejsou ti pani?" pero a take psaci papfr. Honza tam Na htbitove pochovani. ma odbornou knihu a velkou fotografii, Na fotografii je jeho dfvka •a•

Nalevo je velke okno a dole iisttedni topeni. Vedle mame malou knihovnieku. Na knihovniece stoji radio.

Naproti v rohu mame katdy gaue. Tam spime. Nahote na stene visf obraz. Na strope je velka lampa.

Na stole mame jefte stolni lampu. Na podlaze je tinkly koberec.

VOCABULARY: mame spolecne, adv. -- we share, psaci still -writing-desk, katdy -- each of us, eesky — Czech, adj., eerveny -- red, tattka — pencil, kuliekove pero — ballpoint pen, odborny — specialized, fotografie, f. — photograph, dfvka — girl, iisttedni topeni — central heating, vedle — beside, next to, knihovnieka — bookcase, stojim -- I stand, naproti — opposite, roh — corner, pale (pohovka) — couch, spim — I sleep, visi — it hangs, strop — ceiling, lampa — lamp, podlaha — floor, koberec — carpet.

1. The adjectives of the type dobry take the following endings in the accusative case: Ma -eho, Mi -y, F -ou, N-6.

Observe Vidim stareho papa.

Oteviram eeskou knihu.

Ctu dlouhy text.

Piju teple mleko.

2. The adjectives of the type moderni are called soft and have only one ending for the nominative singular. Observe moderni mud— modernitena — moderni mesto.

The accusative singular endings of soft adjectives are Ma -rho, Mi, F, N, f.

Observe: vidim moderniho mute.

Vidim moderni &am (tova, nu, mesto).

Soft adjectives are often derived from nouns (veeer — veeerni, stub— stolni), or from verbs (pcSu — psaci), and other words (vzadu — zadni, nahore horna.

3. The accusative singular of demonstrative pronouns and the numeral jeden. Observe and compare: N. sg. ten jeden student ten jeden ta jedna kniha to jedno mesto A. sg. toho jednoho studenta ten jeden tu jednu knihu to jedno mesto 4: The pronunciation of consonants: The consonants b, v, f, d, s, z, m, 1, h are pronounced on the whole as in English, p, t, k are pronounced without aspiration (no'h-sound added), n is pronounced like the English sound in nice (but not in sing), j like English in yes, ch is similar to Scottish sound in loch, r, is thrilled, the tongue must vibrate against the upper teeth, c corresponds to the English sound in tse tse, s to English ship, z to English pleasure, e. to English cheese, t is a sound similar to r, but pronounced with greater force and a bit higher than r. The consonants r and 1 can function as vowels in forming syllables (krk, piny).

JAN 110LUB Zvukovy samohla§ky:-.

• ZvukovYch kvalit samohlasek je mistrne tdito v teto narodnf pisni: Za vodou, za vodou, za vodiekou hrila si ma mils s holubiekou.

Basnik Jaroslav Seifert peje o rodne zemi: Krasna jako kvitka na mod,ranskein dibanku, sladka jako stifida dalamanku Pteetete si nahlas tyto verse Otokara

Bteziny: Sla iitim matka ma jak kajicnice smutna, den jeji nemel Wine, barev, kvetu, jasu Nezril z tech sloe s a u-u stesk nad rnateinym 2ivotern, pinym odi-ikani?

A co tyto Erbenovy verse?` Vyvalily se viny zdola, rortahnuly se v girt", kola; a na topole podle skal zeleny mai& zatleskal.

Hezke, vid'te. Jak by ne, kdyt se v tech etytech verSich opakuje 12 x nejlibozvuenejM eeska souhlaska 1.

Pit emne znejf souhlasky jedineene, neptijemne sykavky (s, s, z, z, c, e) a h, ch: sice, cizi, fief, stir, chrchel.

• Vlk strhl szne hrst srsti Ta veta yam jiste nezni hezky.

Ptedne neni hezka obsahem, neradi slySime, ze vlk ublituje bezbranne srne. Av'Sak ta veta neni hezk y ani na poslech. Jen si ji pteetete potadne nahlas. Na §-testi je utvotena umele, srna se nemusf bat o srst a my o Dobte si vkk pri poslechu to vety uvedomujeme, slabikotvorne souhlasky sice mohou fungovat jako samohlasky, ale nekdy vytvatejf slabiky (skupiny hlasek), ktere nezneji 'ptijemne. Vithec lze t16, ze souhlaskove skupiny nepilsonf ptijemne: tvrdl, skrz, etvrtek, scvrknout (scvrkl). Takove skupiny take cizinec tetko vyslovi: chcete-li jej zbavit chuti ueit se ee'Stine, zaenete vetou: Stre prst skrz krk.

Protote jsme si zcela nelibozvuenou yeti vymyslili, vymyslime si i vetu libozvuenou: Mala Jana chodi rada loukou. Poslouchd se ta veta pitemne, vid'te. Nema ani jednu souhlaskovou skupinu, kazda slabika se skiada jen z jedine souhlasky a z jedne samohlasky (a to jeste z tech nejlibozvuenej§ich). Pomer souhlasek a samohlasek je 10: 10 (tedy 1 : 1). V to prvni vete je 21 hlasek (8 slabik) : 13 souhlasek, 6 slabikotvornych souhlasek a jen 2 samohlasky, tedy pomer 19 : 2.

Cim je v teei vice samohlasek (a dvojhlasek), tim je libozvuenejS1.

Zale21 tedy na samohldskovitosti.

Idealnf sa.mohlaskovitost by byla padesdtiprocentni. Ale takova fee neni. Podivejme se, jak dopadly nektere jazyky v zdvodech o nejvetSi poeet samohldsek: 1. italftina 48% 2. srbocharvataina 46% Spanelkina 46% 3. francouz§tina 45% 4. latina 43% 5. ruftina 42% 6. eekina 41% polftina 41% 7. anglietina 38% 8. nerneina 36% Ital'Stina vede, romanske jazyky vabec majf v 'feel vice samohldsek ne2 slovanske jazyky, ze slovanskych jazyky "s naskokem vede" srbocharvaTStina. Germanske jazyky "uzaviraji" tabulku (tak sportovni novinati). Mezi uvedenymi jazyky je sestina spolu s polStinou a ru§tinou pied anglietinou a nerneinou.

Poznamka: Uvaidend procenta o samohlaskovosti jazyk y nelze pokladat za nepochybna. Pro eesStinu byl pomer samohlasek a souhlasek zjiAten ptesne: 40,7% : 59,3% (tedy zaokrouhlenfrn 41: 59).

Ale slava vitezi: At' tije krasny jazyk italsky!

Evviva la bella lingua italiana!

(Vysl.: eviva la bela lingva italijana) Budou s nami souhlasit v§ichni zpe\Tack italsky totii radi tpivajf, preitote

14/V2STNIK — Wednesday, March 4, 1981 Mozartovy Koncertantnf symfonie v ZAVLA2OVACI SOUSTAVA. Asi SKLENIKOVI AREAL. podarg- Ceske filharmonie, kterou Vy'staybou novych hal se zasklena 1850 hektarii pildy v okolf Trnavy narodnf umelec Vacla y Neumann. plocha botanicke zahrady v Liberci zavlail nova hydromelioraenf soustava.

Oba selove party - violu a Jtousle - roz§ffila na 2 600 m(2). Liberec tak Zdrojem vody je nadei na Podhajprovede narodnf umelec Josef Suk. zfskal nejvagf botanicky sklenfkovy skem potoku. Cerpacf stanice dodava V tematicke ade opernfch 860 litril vody za vtefinu. areal v eSSR. se pfedstavf selistka Narodnfho divadla v Praze Nad'a gormova, ktera PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY with na dlouhohrajfcf desku nazpfva arie z oper Bedficha Smetany, Antonfna Dvofaka (Antonin Dvorak), Jiffho Pauera (Jiff Pauer) a dal§fch skladatelu.

V cyklu "Hudba sovetskych republik" vyjdou nahravky skladeb 55 YEARS OF COURTEOUS, PROMPT AND PROVEN SERVICE ukrajinskych FARMS, CITY, AND COMMERCIAL RISKS —SPJSTJako ka2doroene, i letos jsou "OUR POLICY IS TO BACK YOUR POLICY" pofizovany snfmky z "TYdne nove hudby" pofaidaneho v bfeznu 1980 CONTACT YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER SECRETARY AT: Grarnofonove desky 1980 Svazem eeskych skladatehl a koncertLetosnf edienf plan vydavatelstvf nisch umelca. Ke konci teto pfehlfdky Phone Secretary Location Ceskeho hudebnfho fondu PANTON se budou prodavat ye foyeru Chapter je zamefen k dfile2itym vyroefm roku. Valatejnskeho palace desky z pied1 Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bily Houston, Texas 713-864-1884 Pti pfilaitosti 35. vy'roef osvobozenf chazejfcfch koncertii.

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Je§te vy§§f samohlaskovitost mela starosloven§fina (jazyk, jfmi mluvili Metodej a Konstantin, kdy2 pfi gi na Moravu).

A nakonec jedno pfekvapenf: Prot°2e samohlasky pfispivajf k -Vasf libozvuenosti, eekali bychom, ze toho vyu2ijf basnici. A zatfm se zjistilo, 2e v poezii je procento samohlaskovitosti spf§e nasf nee vyS S . f. U2 z toho mfi2eme soudit, 2e libozvuenost jazyka vytva.fejf je gte jine vlastnosti jazyka.

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William L. Bayer, 2nd Vice-Pres.

Jed M. Walzel, Secretary Frank J. Hanka, Treasurer David Hajek, Attorney

Gilbert J. Walzel, Auditor W. F. Svec, Auditor Ben F. Grill, Auditor

71ST ANNIVERSARY OF

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DANCE Saturday, March 7th music by

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SPJST CALENDAR

Lodge No. 81, Needville

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Hosting District V Meeting & 50-year pin, presentations; lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; after meeting free dance

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Monthly meeting, 3 p.m.

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Saturday, Mar. 7 - Jodie Mikula e.111111110

Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville

Lodge No. 39, Bryan

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting at Grant Bldg., 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Edwin Gaas & Top Five Saturday, Mar. 21 - Next Generation

*** Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Friday, Mar. 6 - Social Wednesday, Mar. 11 - Cottonwood

Water Works meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 13 - Social Monday, Mar. 16 - RVOS No. 46 meeting, 8 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 20 - Social Saturday, Mar. 21 -- CB Public Dance Friday, Mar. 27 - Social ** *

Lodge No. 9, Snook Wednesday, Mar. 4 - Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 - Chicken/Dumpling & Sandwich Supper; ladies bring sweets ***

Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Saturday, Mar. 7 - Silver Creek Saturday, Mar. 14 - Country Tyme Sunday, Mar. 15 - Monthly meeting Saturday, Mar. 21 - The Moods Saturday, Mar. 28 Telstars ***

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Wednesday, Mar. 11 -- Lodge Meet ing ***

Lodge No. 18, Elgin Saturday, Mar. 7 - People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 14 - Private Party Sunday, Mar. 15 - Jerry Haisler (59) Saturday, Mar. 21 - Private Party Saturday, Mar. 28 - Hi-Toppers ** *

Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Saturday, Mar. 7 - Vrazels Polka Band Wednesday, Mar. 11 - Regular meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 14 - SleischhauerDoskocil Wedding Dance; music

by Horizons Saturday, Mar. 21 - Texas Nuggets Saturday, Mar. 28 - Felix Lancaster & Country Sensations (Dress Policy: Must be neatly dressed)

*** Lodge No. 29, Taylor

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting, 4 P-m** *

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Lodge No. 40, Hillje Sunday, Mar. 29 -- Hosting District VI Meeting with the assistance of Lodge No. 50, El Campo

*** Lodge No. 47, Seaton Saturday, Mar. 7 -- Eric Honza (Ball-

room) Tuesday, Mar. 10 - Choral practice, 7:30 Friday, Mar. 13 - Youth Club fund raising chili supper, games, cake walk & auction, 5:30 p.m. until ?

Saturday, Mar. 14 - Vanek Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 15 - Hosting District II Meeting Wednesday, Mar. 18 -- Board of Trustees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 20 - RVOS meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 21 -- Jack and Trink Ruthven Sunday, Mar. 22 - Battle Dance: Lee Roy Matocha vs. Red Raven (3-9) Tuesday, Mar. 24 - Choral practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 - Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Tuesday, Mar. 31 - Math Sladky of Nebraska (Dress Policy: Ladies - dresses only; Men - Dress pants only)

Wednesday, Mar. 4 - Birthday Club

Lodge No. 177, Academy Friday, Mar. 6 - The Casuals Saturday, Mar. 7 - Bill Walt vs. The Journeymen Thursday, Mar. 12 - Special Central Texas Methodist Event Saturday, Mar. 14 - Road-Runners vs. Texas Nuggets Saturday, Mar. 21 - American-Sunrise vs. Starlites Saturday, Mar. 28 - The Gentres Saturday, Apr. 4 - Johnny Lyon & Nu-Notes * **

Sisters Social/Card Party; lunch served at 12 Thursday, Mar. 5 - Social Night, 7:15; kitchen open Friday, Mar. 6 - C/W Dance: Telstars Saturday, Mar. 7 -- Formal Dance; music by the famous Al Pearson Big Band USA (Formal attire enLodge No. 179, Warrenton forced at this dance) Monday, Mar. 9 - Lodge meeting, Thursday, Mar. 12 -- Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.; youth club meets at 7; 7:30 p.m. covered dish meal after the Wednesday, Mar. 11 - Birthday meeting Club Sisters Meeting, 11:30 a.m.; a*a lunch at 12 noon Lodge No 180, Burleson Thursday, Mar. 12 - Social Night, 7:15; kitchen open Wednesday, Mar. 4 -- Board of TrusSaturday, Mar. 14 -- Vrazel Polka tees' meeting, 7 p.m.

Band Saturday, Mar. 7 - Texas Tradition Sunday, Mar. 15 -- Youth Club Meet- Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting ing, 3 p.m.

2:30 p.m. and covered dish meal Thursday, Mar. 19 - Social Night, after the meeting 7:15; kitchen open Saturday, Mar. 14 Rhythm Friday, Mar. 20 -- C/Dance: Texas Reunion Brew Saturday, Mar. 21 - Cactus Saturday, Mar. 21 - Knights of Dixie Cowboys Sunday, Mar. 22 -- Fish Fry meal, Saturday, Mar. 28 - Ramblin' 11:30 a.m.; music on the Gazebo, 1Rhythm 3 p.m.; 1-act Czech Comedy and *** Czech Documentary, 3 p.m.

Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities Thursday, Mar. 26 - Social Night, Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting, 7:15; kitchen open 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 28 - Joe Patek ***

Lodge No. 184, Moulton

Lodge No. 54, West

Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge quarterly meeting and social, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 4 - Rejcek reunion.

Wednesday, Apr. 8 - Youth Club meeting, 7 p.m. ***

Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Thursday, Mar. 12 - Ladies' Circle meeting, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, Mar. 14 -- 4th Degree KC Dance; music by The Czech Mates Friday, Apr. 3 - Dance; sponsored by the Youth Club, Matt Sladky Orch. of Nebraska; 8:30 to 12:30 ***

Lodge No. 66, Waco Saturday, Mar. 7 - Country Drifters Saturday, Mar. 14 - J. C. Whatley & Rhythm Kings Saturday, Mar. 21 - Blacky & Country Gentlemen Sunday, Mar. 22 - Lodge and Youth Club meeting Saturday, Mar. 28 - Jodie Mikula (Every Sunday - Game Night, 7 p.m.) ***

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Jerry & The Melody Five Saturday, Mar. 14 - Duncan Bros.

Band Friday, Mar. 20 - Casuals Saturday, Mar. 21 - Country Drifters Saturday, Mar. 28 - Wedding Dance (Open to public at 7 p.m.) ***

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Night Time Friends Saturday, Mar. 14 - Madison Express Monday, Mar. 16 - Lodge meeting Saturday, Mar. 21 - The Music Masters Saturday, Mar. 28 - The Silvertones ***

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Lodge No. 88, Houston

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Dan & The Boys Saturday, Mar. 21 - Music Kings Saturday, Apr. 4 - Julius Tupa Saturday, Apr. 18 - Lee Roy Matocha

Wednesday, Mar. 11 -- Lodge meeting and social, 7 p.m.

Lodge No. 74, Lovelady

Sunday, March 8 - Lodge meeting, 1

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Lodge No. 172, Pasadena

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Lodge No. 35, Elk

Lodge No. 38, Kovar

Sunday, Mar. 8 - 71st Anniversary of Lodge No. 84; dinner and program, 12 noon Saturday, Mar. 21 - Country Boys Polka Band Saturday, Apr. 4 - Dance: Jodie Mikula

Saturday, Mar. 14 - Jerry Max Lane (Game Night each Friday, 7:30 p.m.)

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Saturday, Mar. 7 - Leo Majek Saturday, Mar. 21 - Pavelka Band Saturday, Apr. 4 - Leo Majek ***

Lodge No. 117, Robstown Sunday, Mar. 29 --- Hosting District VII Meeting at Robstown Community Hall ***

Lodge No. 130, Dallas & Sokol Ziska

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Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Friday, Mar. 6 - Texas Fever Saturday, Mar. 7 - The Moods Sunday, Mar. 8 - Heart of Texas.

Czechs (5-9) Friday, Mar. 13 - Debonaires Saturday, Mar. 14 - Jess DeMaine & Austin Friday, Mar. 20 - People's Choice Saturday, Mar. 21 - Vrazels Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 22 - Lodge meeting in Private Club, 4 p.m.

Friday, Mar. 27 - Private Party Saturday, Mar. 28 - Debonaires ailak

Lodge No. 188, Centerville

Sunday, Mar. 8 - SPJST Lodge meeting, 4 p.m.; dinner served afterwards Saturday, Mar. 14 - Annual Mardi Gras Dance; music by Harold Strand Saturday, Mar. 28 - Bill Kucera's Czech Mates * *

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Stone Mountains Saturday, Mar. 14 - Hayslip Brothers Saturday, Mar. 21 - Sundance Saturday, Mar. 28 - Doug Childress and the Black Water

Lodge No. 142, Houston

Saturday, Mar. 7 - Garage Sale at Lake & Cavitt Streets, 9-5 Sunday, Mar. 8 - Lodge meeting at KC Hall at 8:30 p.m. **

Friday, Mar. 6 - Lodge nfaating, 8 p.m.

*** Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station

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