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District VI Meeting Hosted By Lodge 4, Hallettsville (More District VI Photos On Page 3)
1988 District VI officers installed by their Director - L to R: District Director Matt Vanek, President Katherine Wokaty, 1st Vice President Annie Marie Vahailk, 2nd Vice President Janet Joyce Marek, Secretary Elaine Berkovsky, Treasurer Anton J. Kelner, District Youth Director Anita Roye, District Assistant DYC Karen Kaspar and Flag Bearer Stephanie Roye.
District VI Standing Committees were represented at their district meeting, L to R: Rita Vanek [Finance Committee], Jerome Hlavaty [Insurance Committee] and Leona Macha [By - law Committee].
District VI top insurance producers for 1987, L to R: Matt Vanek [1st place], Jerome Hlavaty [2nd place] and Adolf Motal [3rd place].
Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas representing Home Office at the District VI meeting.
Director Matt Vanek [left] posing with S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Director and Substitute District VI Director Erwin Holy.'
SPJST's Annual State "42" Domino Tournainent Old friends with smiling faces from across the State gathered for the 4th Annual SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament. Lodge No. 24, Cyclone did an outstanding job of hosting the event along with serving a delicious noon meal. The winners for the 1988 "42" Tournament are: 1st Place - Alvin and Frances Schimcek of Lodge No. 133, San Antonio 2nd Place - Edmond Tate and Frances Tallas of Lodge No. 29, Taylor 3rd Place - Wallace and Elsie Jez of Lodge No. 47, Seaton Thi concludes the tournaments for
First Place Winners - Alvin and Frances Schimcek of Lodge 133 San Antonio, with Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar [center]. 1988. Our thanks and appreciation to the members of Lodge No. 15, Buckholts and Lodge No. 24, Cylcone for a "job well done" in hosting the tournaments. Our special thanks to (See Tournament..page 3)
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge Meeting
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PRESTIGE... Prestige either grows or it dries up...it never remains constant. Prestige will grow within you like an inner light provided it is cultivated. This quality is a part of you as an individual, part of your art of contacting people as a salesperson, part of your daily work, part of your job. Build it or lose it...yours is the choice...but, to build it, you must like people and be respected and admired. *** In last week's issue, we asked you to study the by - law proposals and we hope you did and are doing so. That issue has certainly been "noticed!" Wednesday morning, May 4th, Finance Committee Chairman A.M. Vrla called the editor's office and stated that he had to have a letter in the May 11th issue and said he would bring it. He was advised that he could mail it, however, he stated that he didn't trust the mail delivery and wanted to bring it which he did; it appears under the heading -CORRECTION in the "Letter Section." It seems to read the same as a part of the recommendation on page 6, column 4 in last week's issue. If you will read Column 2, page 5 and bottom of column 3 and all of column 4, page 6, of the May 4th issue, you will find NOTHING pertaining to "Finance" anywhere, and now FC chairman is revealing that part of it has been VOIDED. He stated to this editor that the recommendation on page 5 should not have been printed and he was referred to Article 20(e): (e) The secretary shall forward all signed recommended changes to the bylaws to the Vestnik for publication.
whereupon he stated that the By - law Committee should not have submitted it and he was reminded that By - law Committee Secretary Leona Macha was doing her duty as prescribed in SPJST Article 20(e). Then, he was questioned by yours truly if he, as FC chairman, was familiar with Article 25? -He said he was and was questioned: Where does he find anything in that article that gives his committee (FC) any jurisdiction over anything other than "finances?" ARTICLE (a) The Finance Committee shall meet at least biennially to review the retirement plan and recommend changes to the Supreme Lodge and will meet as necessary during the year of the convention, after January 1, for the purpose of reviewing the overall financial posture of the Society. (b) The Finance Committee recommends to the convention per diem of delegates and committees, salaries of members of the Supreme Lodge and editor, donations, allocations, and expenditures. The recommendations of this committee shall be published in the Vestnik 30 days prior to the convention.
Saturday, March 19th this editor was requested by the By - law Committee to meet with them at 11:30 a.m. pertaining to the editor's position, which he did for approximately 45 minutes; he appreciated being given the opportunity and enjoyed the meeting. The Insurance and Finance Committees were also meeting that same day and all went to lunch to return at 1:30 p.m. About a five -
minute visit was enjoyed with the Insurance Committee at 1:30 p.m., and then a visit in the lobby with SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas while we waited for the Finance Committee which was meeting with the By - law Committee (evidently about their January 9th recommendation). When their meeting with the By - law Committee was over, yours truly visited with the Finance Committee for five minutes. The reason for the above explanation is that when the recommendation on page 5, column 2, May 4th, came to this writer's attention, it came as a complete surprise since there was NO question asked about the editor's position while attending the Finance Committee meeting and, yet, that proposal contained a very drastic change in that position which has been a part of our SPJST Society since 1897: having a member charged with the responsibility of a society publication for the membership chosen democratically by the delegates representing the membership at conventions. This editor is certainly willing to spend time with any committee when requested pertaining to duties, responsibilities, etc. of the *** Fraternal Coordinator -- The NFCA Headquarters Office announces we have a new staff member. Ms. Deborah Zeman officially began her career as our Fraternal Coordinator on Monday, April 25th. Deborah has been a director of an NFCA member society, CSA Fraternal Life. She has been a CSA member since age 7. She graduated from Maryville College in St. Louis and has work experience in television journalism and as Public Relations Director for a broadcasting college. Her first task is to become familiar with NFCA, its operation, and its members. We hope to have her meet many of you as soon as she gets adjusted to her new surroundings. I know from personal experience everyone will make her feel welcome and give her ideas and encouragement. We're pleased to welcome her. (Editor's note -- The above is from the NFCA Newsletter Volume 5, Number 9 - May, 1988 and we congratulate Ms. Deborah Zeman on her selection as -- a NFCA Fraternal Coordinator. CSA Fraternal Life is, of course, the original "mother" society of SPJST and WFLA. Zeman is a Czech name and, while glancing through a TV Guide one night, your editor noticed an actress with the same last name pictured playing in "General Hospital," I think.) *** Going on a Long Trip? The Argonne Anti - Jet - Lag Diet is helping travelers quickly adjust their bodies' internal clocks to new time zones. It is also being used to speed the adjustment of shiftworkers, such as power plant operators, to periodically rotating work hours. Here's how it works: Determine the breakfast time at your destination on the day of arrival. Feast - Fast - Feast - Fast on home time, starting three days before departure day. In other words, on day one, FEAST. Day two, FAST. Day three, FEAST. On day four, departure day, FAST, and avoid caffeinated beverages. Break the final fast at destination breakfast time. No alcohol on the plane. Feast on a high - protein breakfast and continue the day's meals according the meal times at your destination.
Wednesday, May 11, 1988—VESTNIK/3
More District VI Photos
Third Place Winners - Elsie Wallace Jez, Lodge 47, Seaton
Outgoing President Albert Olsovsky [right] was recognized for his past service by District VI Director Matt Vanek.
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Members of Lodge No. 24, who helped make the "42" Tournament a success.
Tournament..cont'd from page 1
Refreshment Servers -- E.J. and Leveda Geistman at Lodge 24.
Second Place Winners - Edmond Tate and Frances Talias, Lodge 29, Taylor
Pictured, L to R: District I Director Andrew Vavra, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and District II Director Willie E. Kohutek.
The
SPJST MONTHLY INSURANCE REPORT 4/30/88 * TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES * * ACCORDING TO EARNED PREMIUMS * District I ALENE COTTRELL District II — CHARLIE WAITS District III ERNEST HASKOVEC District IV — LILLIAN HOLUBEC MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST.
APPS. INS. WRITTEN
District V — SIDON TUMIS District VI — ANNIMAE MERTA District VII — JERRY ELZNER District IX --- HOME OFFICE YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *
INS. ISSUED
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9
3 49 32 4 26 12 9 1
$60,000.00 1,312,000.00 426,000.00 85,000.00 807,400.00 257,000.00 58,000.00 25,000.00
$65,000.00 551,630.00 732,000.00 135,000.00 636,170.00 205,000.00 130,000.00 5,000.00
TOTAL-
136
$3,030,400.00
$2,459,800.00
APPS. INS. WRITTEN
INS. ISSUED
2 3 4 5 6 7 9
33 165 105 36 179 52 50 7
$535,467.00 4,618,900.00 2,719,000.00 1,420,000.00 3,799,805.00 1,437,000.00 1,341,000.00 75,000.00
$480,467.00 3,168,900.00 2,219,000.00 1,215,000.00 2,922,805.00 940,000.00 824,000.00 45,000.00
TOTAL-.
627
$15,946,172.00
$11,815,172.00
DIST.
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FRATERNALLY,
BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT
4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 11, 1988
42 Domino Tournament Held At Buckholts
Tournament - Cont'd From Page 1
Seated, L to R: Tournament Director Bud Petty, assisted by Tim Reese.
Tournament Director Bud Petty and others without whom we could not have carried out the tournaments in such a fine and orderly manner. And, finally, our gratitude to the many members who made these tournaments
possible. To the officers and members of each participating lodge, thank you for your help in making these tournaments a success. Fraternally, Howard Leshikar, President —SPJST--
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[gin .01 CORRECTION After a joint meeting with the By law Committee and the SPJST Attorney on March 19 and 20, 1988, the Finance Committee VOIDED the recommendation to the By - law Committee which was printed in the Vestnik issued dated May 4, 1988. The following recommendation from the Finance Committee was submitted from our April 8 and 9, 1988 meeting, which reads as follows Article 37: As is Article 38: Change title to Vice President -- Insurance and Marketing Article 39: Change title to Vice President Management and Investment Article 40: Change title to Vice President -- Comptroller Reason: The members of the committee feel these titles will better describe the duties and working responsibilities and place all members of the management staff on an equal status. These titles have more prestige. Members of Finance Committee: Arnold M. Vrla, Chmn., Dist. HI Monta Foster, Vice Chmn., Dist. VII Rita Vanek, Secretary, Dist. VI Ernest Wentrcek, District I Jerry Valchar, District II Lillian Holubec, District IV Alvin Sefcik, District V
—SPJST-
Hardship Cases To Finance Committee For 1988 Submit
Dear Brothers and Sisters: We are preparing for the 1988 Convention to be held in Temple on June 19, 1988 and, as in the past, the convention has provided assistance to members of the SPJST Society who were judged as hardship cases. We would like to continue this policy at the June Convention. The Finance Committee has set a guide for the assistance of judgirrg these cases: 1. The member who needs assistance must submit his/her name to the local lodge officers who, in turn, will review the case. 2. The application must be signed by the local lodge president and secretary. 3. The application must explain why he/she needs assistance. 4. There is no age limit for the member who needs assistance. 5. It makes no difference where the member is living. 6. The donation is not of a great sum and is for one time only. 7. The application must be mailed to the Finance Committee no later than May 30, 1988. Letters postmarked after May 30 will not be considered. All cases will be reveiwed by the committee before the convention; none will be accepted at the convention.
Rita J. Vanek Finance Committee Secretary P.O. Box 901 El Campo, Texas 77437 - 0901 Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, Secretary
—SPJST-
Snook
Fest 1988
Hang it up for a day and come to SNOOK FEST 1988 on Saturday, May 14 at City Park: 8:00 a.m. -- Fun Run 10:00 a.m. -- Parade 12:00 Noon -- Barbecue Chicken Lunch 7:00 - 11:00 -- Dance, SPJST Hall „Music, Games, Ag Superstar, Cake Auction, Domino Tournament, Arts/Crafts, Bingo, Ethnic Foods, Dance -- Lots of Fun!!! COME ON DOWN! Lodge No. 9, Snook
—SPJSTLodge
No. 24, Cyclone
The mother lodge is announcing that Lodge 24 Youth Club will have a charburger supper (with all the trimmings) at 6 p.m. Friday, May 20 at Lodge 24 (Flag Hall). They will also have a cake walk, domino tournament and sponge throw for a cost of $2. The public is invited. Fraternally yours, Louise Zavodny
—SPJSTLodge No.
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Victoria Lodge 32 met on April 13, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President John Motal. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and followed by roll call of officers and a moment of silence for our departed members. Congratulations to Vlasta Svoboda and Jarmilla Obermiller who were presented 50 - year pins. This is really something to be proud of. Evelyn Horelka is recovering from back surgery. We have missed her at the meetings and hope that she will be fully recovered real soon. Our Czech Fest is coming along real well and everyone seems to be excited. It's still not too late to sign up to work, bring a cake, donate to the country store, etc.; give Mary Raska a call and she can tell you what is needed. Everyone is invited and be sure to wear your dancing shoes - Leo Majek will be playing lots of good music! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, May 11, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in Citizens National Bank. Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter -SPJST-
MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES Home of Farm Mortgages: 9-1/4% for 10 years 9-1/2% for 11 to 15 years 9-3/4% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 10 -1/2% for 10 years 11% for 11 to 15 years SPJST
Bleiblerville Annual Fish Fry There will be an annual Fish Fry Sunday, May 15, 1988 at the SPJST Lodge No. 33 Hall on FM 2502 in Bleiblerville. Food serving will begin at 11:30 a.m.; fried fish sold to go from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Besides fish, there will be plenty of bread, catsup, chips and slaw, all you want to eat for $5.25 per adult and $2.75 per child. We will also have cake and pie plus plenty of refreshments. The Old Blue Czechs will provide music for your dancing pleasure. Mrs. Pat Mikeska
—SPJST-
Lodge
No. 35, Elk
Dear Readers: Our May meeting was called to order on May 1st. After our pledge to the flag, our visitors were recognized, Kevin Reinhart, Beth Spears and Kathy Shaver. Secretary - Treasurer Rose Mary Banik read last month's minutes and then gave the treasurer's report. She also read a letter from the Supreme Lodge concerning the changes in the Alcoholic Beverage Laws. Brother Henry Breitkreutz will attend the meeting pertaining to this and will report back at our next meeting. Youth Leader Louise Burney reported that 13 members, 1 guest and 5 adults attended their youth meeting. Our lodge's queen representative will be Tracy Breitkreutz. Good luck to both of these lovely young ladies. All the youth members' mothers were given a "Brag Book" in honor of Mother's Day by the Youth Club. "Happy Birthday" was sung to Susan Trickett whose birthday is in May. Last month's birthdays were Rudolf Vicha, Verna and James Pavelka, Jason Piper and Vernon Wood, Jr. We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Lynn Brown who had surgery, and our congratulations go to Penny and Steve Dulock on the birth of a baby boy, born April 19th. Our adult door prize was won by Velma Clemons, and youth prize went to Jamie Williams. Last month's prize winners were Helen Pospisil and Timmy Pavelka. With no other business the meeting adjourned. They all enjoyed a barbecue sausage supper. Fraternally, Rosie Wood
—SPJST-
39, Bryan Re-Opens Dances "Under New Management" Lodge
Dear Readers: Lodge No. 39 will be re - opening their doors with dances for the public. As many of you are aware, Mike Faust was elected in January as the new "Entertainment Chairperson" in charge of hall functions for our lodge. He has asked me to be his assistant and I have indeed enjoyed working with him. I look forward to helping him in the future and it is our desire to make every endeavor to promote,strengthen, and build our lodge BACK UP that we may, together as "the membership," prosper and dwell within a fraternal spirit. Our "Grand Re.- opening" Dance is
scheduled for Saturday, May 21st and will feature the great "Vrazel Polka Band" from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. We are very excited about this first dance and we encourage everyone to come out to join us for some good old - fashioned fun! So, pass the word and invite your friends too! Our next lodge and youth club meetings are scheduled for Sunday, June 5th at which there will be a "Family Fun Day" featuring games; volleyball, horseshoes, dominoes, cards, music, and a potluck supper. The meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and hopefully we can begin activities around 3 p.m. and share a meal at 6 p.m. So, bring a dish to spread and come out to fellowship! There will be a district - wide volleyball tournament in September and hopefully we will be able to form some teams and do some practicing at the "fun - day." If you are interested in playing but cannot attend on the 5th, please let me know. If you are a member of this lodge, please consider coming out -- we promise you a "brand - new," pleasant and fraternal environment with fun and fellowship, and, a wonderful youth group for your children -- ages 6 - 17. Watch the `Vestnik Calendar" for future dances and events. Fraternally, Ren ea Maci k Planning Committee
—SPJST-
Called Meeting For Lodge 42 And Lodge 176
Special
To All Members of Lodge 42 and Lodge 176: This is to inform you that a meeting has been called to consider the merger of Lodge 42 and Lodge 176. All members are urged to attend this very important meeting. The meeting will take place at the Katy VFW Hall on May 22, 1988, Room 2, from 3 to 8 p.m. The hall is located on Avenue D, North in Katy, Texas. Fraternally, The Executive Committees of Lodge 42 and Lodge 176 (Brenda Pike)
—SPJST-
47 Honors 50-Year Pin Recipients
Lodge
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The regular lodge meeting was held on Sunday, May 1st at 2 p.m. with President Jerry Pechal presiding. Flag Bearers Amy Kohutek and Tommy Gibson brought in the flags and led the assembly in the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. We remained standing for a moment of silence for Sister Mary Kohutek and Brother William F. (Bill) Bartek, both of Temple, who passed away recently. May we honor their memories forever and may they rest in eternal peace. Our deepest sympathy is being expressed to the bereaving families. Brother Pechal welcomed everyone and the visitors recognized were Ann Balusek and Alice Frits of Buckholts Lodge 15, Ella Bedrich of Cyclone Lodge 24, SL Secretary - Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and wife, Dorothy, also of Lodge 24; plus Bob Carper of Dallas, Tom Bowles, Marvin Hoff of Rosebud. Warren Callan of Austin,
6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, May 11, 1988 Della Schneider of Pasadena, Gertrude Kahlig, Willie Hegar and Freddie Schroeder. We certainly enjoyed having you visit the meeting and the fellowship afterwards. Make plans to come, again, soon! Secretary Dolores Skrabanek read the roll call of officers, sales representatives and trustees. The minutes of our April 10th meeting were approved. Correspondence included thank you notes from Brothers Willie E. and Louis Kohutek families for the support given them when they lost their mother and for the wreath of flowers and the memorial fund donation from the lodge. SL President Brother Howard Leshikar sent a letter thanking all for the participation in the tournaments by Lodge 47 members. The new members accepted in the past 2 months were Margie Mae Turner, Larry Neal McEntire, Travis Michael Dohnalik, Francis T. Shine, Jared Lee Zavodny, Ryan Louis Zavodny, Paula Embrey, Randy Lee Embrey, Katie Elaine Faris and Mitchell Bruce Sodek. My apologies to the 4 accepted in April and omitted in my previous report. A warm welcome to each of those named and proud you chose membership in our lodge. Thanks to the sales representatives for signing these members. Officers' reports included thanks to all who visited the president in the hospital sent get well cards and inquired by phone about his health and thanks to Calvin and Dolores Skrabanek for being at the front door at the hall that Saturday when the president was hospitalized and a reminder that the lodge picnic and celebration will be here soon. The date is Sunday, June 5, starting with a barbecue plate with trimmings, hamburgers, French fries or barbecue on - bun at 11:30 a.m. Other officers and chairpersons gave good reports. Thanks to all who are supporting our activities by attending. Those known to be hospitalized in April were Brothers Jerry Pechal, Johnnie Elsik, Sr. and Alfred Klusacek, all were at the Temple VA Center and Rueben Mikeska and Sisters Mary Kohutek (deceased), Lillie Mikulas and Della Mares. We hope everyone is recovering nicely so you may be at home with the family. Brother Frank Klinkovsky reminded us that the youth are going to camp in July and that chaperones will be needed. Brother Dan Balusek stated that Lodge 47 and Lodge 29 will be playing Taroky for practice at the next Family Night on May 20th; members will be chosen for the volleyball team who will compete on October 16 for the District II Championship. Trustee Secretary Wallace Jez read the minutes of our Board meeting held on Monday, April 18th. Then lodge president called on SL Secretary - Treasurer Leonard Mikeska to take over. He stated that he likes the way we give reports and we shall be proud that we are progressing so well. Sister Dolores Skrabanek was chosen as one of the 4 convention secretaries. Then he proceeded by stating that the 50 - year pin recipients have contributed to the lodge by attending activities or just paying lodge dues for so many years. Those who were present, at the meeting, included Sisters Betty Mikeska Bowles of Temple, Lessie Schneider Callan of Austin, Theresa Mikeska Carper of Dallas, Lillian Motl Dornhoefer of Temple, Lillian Pomykal Hoff of Rosebud and Adeline Shenkir Kohutek of Buckholts, also Brothers Henry Mares of Temple and Louis Schneider of Pasadena. Those unable to attend
were Sisters Martha Dubcak, Clara Junek, Betty Sefcik, Doris Zabcik, all of Temple and Julie Spencer of California and Brothers Albert Mikeska of Temple and John V. Schneider residing in a rest home also in Temple. Those present were awarded a white rose corsage or boutonniere and a pin who were also treated as special guests, along with their spouses at a special table with a beautiful cake baked and donated by Sister Judy Pechal to commemorate this occasion with an SPJST emblem and "Congratulations Fifty - Year Members." The writing was in red, white and blue overlaying as in 3 dimensions; no one wanted to mess it up by cutting it which was delicious, a banana/poppy seed cake. Thanks, Judy for the cake which complemented this special table.
Cake for 50 - year members. [Unfortunately, the other photo couldn't be processed -- Editor] Then Brother Pechal thanked Brother Mikeska for graciously being present for this special day. He then asked all mothers to stand. "Happy Mother's Day to all of you! Those celebrating May birthdays were Sisters Ann Hejl, Bertha Capps, Patsy Koslovsky, Mary Vasicek and Brothers Henry Mares, C.J. Wilde, Tom Bowles and Ralph Kohutek. Brother Alfred Klusacek is also having his May 4th birthday in the hospital. Wedding anniversary will be celebrated by Tom and Margaret Gibson. Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky gave her report. They had 33 members, 5 visitors and 6 adults present. They were having their elections and had not completed these at the time of the report. Door prizes were won by Jerry Chupik and Julia Vitek. The next meeting will be on Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. due to the picnic on first Sunday. We enjoyed a covered dish supper and visiting with the honorees after the meeting. The annual Lodge 47 picnic will be held on Sunday, June 5 starting at 11:30 a.m. with a noon meal, barbecue plates to go or on the premises. Games for all ages will be Teddy bear stand, fish pond, ball throwing, dunking booth and ring - a - coke, a sweet booth with individual kolache, pie, cake, doughnut and coffee, a country store with covered goods, baked goods; such as breads or kolache, handicrafts and sewn items. A plant booth will be available this year. Free entertainment will be by Charles Mikeska and the Sensations in the afternoon outside and after auction inside and Ike's Oompa Band, Beseda Dancers and others. A short program is planned for 2 p.m. since the lodge is 85 years old and the lodge hall was dedicated 25 years ago. The barbecue plates, hamburgers, French fries and barbecue - on - bun will be available all day and into the night to satisfy your appetite. The auction will be at 5 p.m. Cold drinks will also be available inside the hall.
Saturday, June 4 at 4 p.m., we will be preparing for our picnic, so we are inviting everyone to come help. We are not having a dance that night. You may bring your items for the auction on Saturday or Sunday. We are asking for donations of food for the sweet booth, items for country store, plants and for the auction. If you are asked to work, please don't turn the chairperson down. By all means, make plans to all come and visit with your friends and celebrate at Seaton Star Hall, Sunday, June 5 from 11:30 a.m. until?? Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal —SPJSTLodge
No. 66, Waco
Dear Members: Lodge 66 will meet on Sunday, May 15 at 2:30 p.m. The youth club will meet at 2 p.m. Our lodge will served fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy. The members are asked to bring a salad or a dessert. This meal will be in honor of both mothers and fathers. There will be prizes for mothers at this meeting and prizes for fathers in June. Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt, Reporter —SPJSTLodge
No. 54, West
The first quarterly meeting of 1988 was held at Lone Star Hall in West on March 6, with President Ted Kocian presiding. We all stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag, with Jennifer Kocian leading. Everyone remained standing for a few moments of silence for our departed Brother Robert Lee Kapavik who died on February 13 and Sister Christine Soukup who died on March 3rd. Roll call of officers showed all present. President Kocian commended the Sokol group for all of the improvements that have been made to the hall. There have been many hours spent in hard work by these caring people and the results are quite evident. Secretary Anne Emery read the minutes of the December 6, 1987 meeting; these were approved as read. Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik gave her report which was approved as read. We have gained a new youth member, Amanda Lynn Cormier, who was signed up by Sales Representative Bernice Pustejovsky. Our membership status as of February 29, 1988 shows 339 active members, 327 paid - up members for a total membership of 666. Treasurer Freddie Kaluza presented the treasurer's report which was approved as read. Sister Beanie Kacir reported that the Audit Committee met and found all records to be in order. We have two members who are to receive 50 - year membership pins, namely, Mildred Grossman and Albina Navratil. The pins will be mailed to these members and they are invited to attend the next meeting so we can have pictures taken and recognize these two lodge sisters. Sister Beanie Kacir reported that the report of Local Unit Activity for the 12 - month period ending December 31, 1987 showed a total of 3,957 hours of fraternal service and $4,856.50 of charitable disbursements. We appreciate all members who take the time to report to the lodge and we feel the amounts would be far greater if more members participated.
Brother Rudy Sefcik suggested that all delegates to the upcoming convention meet and hold a discussion regarding SPJST By - laws. Brother Freddie Kaluza reported that Brandon seems to be doing quite well at this time, but has one more year of chemotherapy to undergo. Our prayers and best wishes are with Brandon and his family. Our next meeting will be held at 2 p.m. on May 22, 1988. We encourage more people to attend these meetings and take part in lodge activities. Sister Lillie Mynar was the winner of the door prize. The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed a social hour with refreshments. Afterwards, a delicious spaghetti supper was served by the Kitchen Committee. Our thanks to these ladies for the delicious food they prepare for our meetings. Fraternally, Anne Emery, English Reporter —SPJSTLodge
No. 80, Holland
Dear Members: When I was selected as a reporter for our lodge at our annual meeting last December, I told my fellow members I would try to have some news from our lodge every month, but, since last Christmas, I have, as they say, "been kinda under the weather," going to the hospital quite often. I'm beginning to feel better now, so that was the reason I was not writing in our beloved Vestnik. I hope my sisters and brothers at our lodge understand the reason. I attended our regular meeting on Sunday, April 10th. President Bohac called our meeting to order and welcomed all members present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and we were also asked to stand for a moment in silence to honor our departed members of our lodge. All officers were present, except Vice President Jerry Massar, so the president asked Brother Frankie Pajestka, Jr. to fill his vacancy for this meeting. Secretary Latham read the minutes of our March meeting and they were accepted as read. I am sorry to report that 3 of our members passed away since our last meeting. They are John Zajicek, Henry Balusek and Ray Morris. Eternal rest grant them! In correspondence, Secretary Latham read the following thank you notes from Shannon Stroud for Lodge 80 buying his Grand Champion swine at Bell County Fair; from the American Legion Auxiliary of Holland for the support of their bake sale and for the use of our lodge hall for same; from the Henry Balusek family for flowers sent from our lodge for Brother Balusek's funeral and also thanks for flowers from the Ray Morris family. We had one new member accepted to our lodge, namely, Agnacio Caranza and Doris Ledbetter transferred from Lodge No. 24 to Lodge No. 80. Welcome Doris and Agnacio to our assembly. Brother President Bohac thanked all the members who attended the District II spring meeting at Lodge 47. I was sorry I had to miss it because I was in the hospital at the time. We members always are glad to hear the good report Brother Latham gives us from the income and expenses for the lodge hall. Our Bingo games are doing well; however, our dances have not been doing very well. lately. I hope that some time in the near future we can have a good Czech band some
Wednesday, May 11, 1988—VESTNIK/7 Sunday afternoon for our older folks because these afternoons sure are long with this Daylight Saving Time. Some of by - laws of our SPJST were discussed at the meeting; I am sure they will be brought up at the coming convention. As I am writing this letter, Friday morning, April 29th, a wonderful rain is falling; it will be greatly welcomed by everyone. At 11 a.m., I looked at my rain gauge and it showed 1.7 inches and prospects look for more to come. Our door prize winners at this meeting were Glen Latham, Louise Ivicic, Joe Barabas, Jr, Ligie Ivicic and D.I. Bohac. Happy hour followed the adjournment of our meeting. If you haven't a place to go on the first Sunday afternoon of the month, you special members come to our meeting. In closing, I will leave this thought with you -- "The driver who has one for the road," will have state trooper as a chaser. Fraternally, Joe Barabas, Jr. Reporter/Honorary President
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Lodge
No. 87, Temple
SPJST Lodge No 87 held their regular meeting Friday evening, April 8th at 6:30 p.m. with President Ladis Navratil presiding. The meeting was called to order; Lad Zatopek led the lodge in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Silent tribute was paid to deceased members. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as read. The treasurer's report was given by Lad Zatopek in the absence of his wife, Mary Ann. New members accepted into our lodge are Marilyn A. Simmons, John A. Thomas, Jr., and Kitty Fritz. We extend a warm welcome to these new members. A covered dish supper was served before the business meeting. Lad Zatopek was host for the social hour. Millie Schiller was a guest. The next meeting will be Friday evening, May 13th at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Dorothy Chervenka
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88, Houston News
This past week Waltrip High School had a District Tennis Tournament. Two members of the Youth Club participated; they were my niece, Kristi Green, and Joci Wilson. Kristi got second place in singles and Joci and her partner got 1st place in doubles. Both will advance to the Regional Tournament on April 29th. Kristi is the daughter of Larry and Betty Gayle Green, and Joci is the daughter of Armand and Lee Wilson. They are all SPJST members. Mrs. Annie Vala informed me that her granddaughter, Darlene Migl, won 1st place in the T - shirt designing contest for the SPJST Camp T - shirt. There were 65 entries and that was competition. Then, at the same time, her twin sister, Marlene, won 1st place at St. Agnes High School T - shirt contest for the Sophomore Class. Darlene and Marlene are hard workers in the Youth Club. Grandma Vala, that is something to be proud of, and that goes for her parents, Leroy and Margaret Migl. On Saturday, April 16, the New Red Ravens played at Lodge 88. Henry and Adella Kite were in command of the dance, Edwin and Agnes Gerlich, Ed and Ellen Miculka assisted. Guy
Lambardo played Saturday, April 23rd. We are so happy about the big crowds we are having. The dances are all listed in your bulletin and the Vestnik. If you'd like to get a bulletin or dance calendar, they are available at the Lodge 88 office. Thank you good people for coming -- like Louis Hanus always says, "Only the finest people come to Lodge 88." The Texas State Championship Fiddler's Frolic was held at the huge. KC Hall in Hallettsville on April 22, 23 and 24th. I had the privilege of going with my children, Al and Arlene Marshall; also Arnold Cmajdalka and Lorene and Wilbert Koehn joined us. You'd think it would be boring to listen to nothing but fiddlers for 5 hours, but no, you don't, when Yogi Baird wraps both legs around his neck and still keeps on fiddling, you wonder if-he'll ever get those legs unwrapped. They had a crowd of around 2,000 people, some from as far away as Alabama. I think I want to be there next year. Harley and Viola Cox - are grandparents again, and are they ever happy! Their son, Donnie and wife, Gina, had a little girl born to them on April 13, 1988 at 11:41 p.m. She, Cayla Elyse, weighed 9 lbs. and 2 ozs. and was 20 1/2 inches long. Carlton and Nelda McCoy are the other grandparents. We wish the family lots of happiness with their little girl. I like the statement "Bundle of Joy," as that is just what she is! E.E. Chernosky, Jr. from Boston, Massachusetts died recently; he was the son of a great SPJST fraternalist E.E. Chernosky and wife, Hettie, and a nephew of the Past President C.H. Chernosky of the Supreme Lodge. On June 5 is a big day at Lodge 88 -Splash Day and Homecoming. This is a special treat for our members, and a lot of enjoyment for our youth. They stay in the pool all day, and when the day ends they are all red as crawfish. The pool will be open Saturday, the 4th, this is only a warm - up for Sunday. The rates are $1 per member and $3 for guests for each day -- this could change though, due to some circumstances which could occur. A barbecue dinner will be served free to members, and non - members will have to pay $4.50 for adults and $3 for children. The Birthday Club will have a pastry booth. We'd appreciate some good pastry from you members. We will play Bingo from 2 to 4 p.m. and then the Birthday Club will have a sale, and from 5 to 9 p.m. a free dance with LeeRoy Rybak furnishing the music. There will be a spinning wheel by the officers and sales representatives, so each officer and sales representative contribute something to the "Wheel of Fortune." Thanks so much.
Lodge Pokrok 88 Houston
During the monthly meeting of March 14, 1988, Frances Olexa, the winner of the Fraternalist of the Year Statewide Award was honored. She was presented with a bouquet of flowers attached to three heart - shaped silver balloons, and this was followed by serving coffee and cake to all present.
Winner Of The Fraternalist Award Of The Year By Naomi K. Spencer Lodge 88, Houston Several months ago, President Ermis appointed three members to serve on the committee for Fraternalist of the Year Award, a contest which was open to be shared Statewide (by all the SPJST lodges in Texas.) The three appointed were Sister Rosalee Kostom, Sister Mickey Rice and myself.
Fraternally submitted by, Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice Pres.
—SPJSTINTEREST RATE FOR
UNIVERSAL LIFE: 9% annualized effective through 7-31-88
INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES 8% annualized Through July 31, 1988
At this time it is fitting to enumerate the significant achievements performed by Sister Frances Olexa during the past 69 years as a member of Lodge 88. Needless to say, she was endowed with a spirit of benevolence and she Lertainly applied this gift to the SPJST. And one has to be aware that she dedicated herself to the complete service as a Humanitarian and Fraternalist in the SPJST, and was chosen for this honor as a nominee because of her tireless efforts maintained in each office and committee in which she served - all without compensation. This committee supported this nomination for various reasons. She served in every elected office of Lodge 88, with the exception of the office of president, and they are as follows: As vice president for 7 years during which time her news articles appeared in the VESTNIK every week, treasurer for 2 years, financial secretary for 10 years, served on the Board of Trustees, District V representative for 35 years, served on the Publications Committee for 25 years, recording secretary for 10 years, and delegate to the State Convention. In 1944, she became the first woman elected to this position (at Lodge 88) and since that time has been elected as delegate to every convention -11 in all.
Pictured, L to R: Rosa Lee Kostom, Frances Olexa [honoree], Mickey Rice and Naomi Spencer — Committee for the Fraternalist of the Year Award. After giving this matter serious consideration this committee presented its recommendations before the membership at the monthly meeting of October 13th last )rear. You will recall the nomination was made and seconded in favor of Sister Frances Olexa and, at that time, the response brought a unanimous standing ovation.
Sister Frances Olexa She also served on the following committees: Charter member and first president of the Birthday Club which was organized in 1946, Czech reporter for the Birthday Club, organized the kola bake and served 7 years, active in the Hlahol Dramatic Club since 1920, also served as secretary and treasurer. Charter member of the Choral Club, and remains active. She was appointed Historian in 1971, and served for 8 -years. This appointment called for the translation of the minutes of Lodge 88 from the Czech language into English. (Minutes were recorded in the Czech language since the lodge was organized in 1910 and continued through 1949.) This move finally led to the History of Lodge 88, which was printed in 1980. Civic and community organizations which nominee belonged to were: Busy Bees during WWI, which was conducted by the American Red Cross. And, finally she served as volunteer in the Shrine Crippled Children's Hospital which is supported by the Masons. Along with her official duties, one of her latest projects was to design and complete 8 beautiful Czech costumes for the Beseda dancers. Now for a personal side of her life. She was married to Brother Frank Olexa on the stage of the first Lodge 88 building located on Robbie Street. She
8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 11, 1988 has two sons, Henry and Ervin, and several grandchildren. Her son, Ervin, was the architect of the building now occupied by Lodge 88. Sister Olexa, as you have heard, the Supreme Lodge has informed Lodge 88 that your devotion to the SPJST has been recognized and appreciated and that you are the winner of the Award. Dear Frances, we are proud of you, and the members of Lodge 88 SALUTE YOU! —SPJST-
No. 107, Floresville
Lodge
The meeting of Lodge 107 was called to order by President Bayer at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 15th. Financial Secretary - Treasurer Liz Bielefeld was absent. Youth Leader Bayer gave the dates of District VII YAD and camp dates. She also gave the treasurer's report. DYC Maxine Pavliska announced she had reserved HEB Camp for July 3, 4, 5 and 6th. A motion to submit a proposal to the By - law Committee in favor of an investment for an SPJST Recreational area also passed. Correspondence to start a "Community Crime Watch" was read. Val Chilek and Anton Svoboda were congratulated on bringing home a second place trophy from the Domino Tournament. Our next meeting will be held on May 15, 1988 at 3 p.m. At this meeting we will present 50 - year pins to 4 of our members. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Notices are to be sent to the pin recipients. Let's have a nice turnout for the 15th! Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska —SPJST-
From Lodge Rozkvet No. 172, Pasadena
News
Dear SPJST Members: The dinner - dance social of Sunday, April 17th was well attended and those of you who missed it can look forward to September 25th for the next social. Henry Repka and his mixture of country/western and polkas was well received because everyone was still dancing when it was over at 7 p.m. The lodge received many compliments on a good meal and good time had by everyone. During dinner between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., "The Accordian Band" from Galveston County made the meal more enjoyable with many Czech members. Also the Square Dancers had everyone joining in for something different. Lodge 172 meeting of April 27th was well organized, even though several of our regular members did not attend due to illness. All officers were present except our Board Chairman Joe Krenek who had business in Canyon Lake. Both, the monthly meeting minutes and executive meeting minutes were accepted as read by secretary Sister Carla Krenek. Reports were given by other officers and chairpersons; as always, the bar and entertainment reports were very encouraging as all our dances have been well attended. Of course, summer time will soon be here and, each year during this time, dances do fall off some.
Our ladies of the lodge have been raising money to purchase a driveway canopy before the end of the year and bad weather arrives. The sale of cookbooks and the sale of cakes and pastry with the various sales by the entertainment group have worked out well and soon the trustees will be receiving bids for the addition. Our lodge is supporting "The Bridge" here in Pasadena, a home for abused women and children. We have a pickup load of items to deliver this week and will continue to ask support from everyone during May for any paper products, infant clothes, canned foods and many donations. Any type of women's clothes and shoes will be appreciated. If you need more information on this, please call our lodge at (713) 487 - 3297. As always, the Saturday night dances are doing well and several new bands have appeared also, once a month, on Friday night, the Entertainment Committee has booked ballroom music and on May 20th, "My Galveston Band" will appear. These are bands playing Big Band Sounds of the 40s, 50s and 60s. The Czech Heritage Society of Harris County, which has a membership of 85, held their spring meeting at Lodge 88, Houston on Sunday, April 24th. Jaroslav Bilek of Rosenberg had a presentation of Czech clothes and the meeting was very active and interesting. It was also noted that, at the present time, there are 4 different locations in Harris County offering Czech classes. It is very encouraging to have that many people interested in learning Czech. Pasadena lodge is one of the places which has a Czech class and soon we will finish for this year. I do hope we can start another class soon. Lodge 172 members, please attend our next meeting on Wednesday, May 25th at 7:30 p.m. As Always Fraternally, J.C. Dressler —SPJST-
and it was voted down. The meeting adjourned and our lodge members were treated to a chili supper prepared by Harvey La Flame who is doing a good job on preparing the social after our meeting. Fraternally, Jackie Beck SPJST-
No. 179, Warrenton
Lodge
President Harold Bergmann called the meeting of Lodge No. 179 to order at 8 p.m. on April 14, 1988. The Pledge of Allegiance followed. Secretary Ricky Weyand read the minutes of our previous meeting. Financial Secretary Arnold Peters then
Lodge No. 183, Mid-Cities This is an open invitation to the metroplex lodges by Lodge 183 for our first Annual Softball Dance. SPJST Lodge No. 183, Mid - Cities is sponsoring their "First Annual Softball Dance" on May 14, 1988 at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington, Texas, with music by "The Country Eagles," country/western. We are cordially inviting the
metroplex SPJST area to attend our dance and also bring along their own softball - fastball teams to join us on celebrating a very successful season. Our team is managed by Rudy Rejcek and coached by Eugene Roznos, Jr. They made the playoff with a 6 to 1 record in regular season play. Lodge 183 congratulates the young team for their accomplishment. Let's all come out and support them! They are the future of the SPJST. Fraternally yours, Edwin V. Kral, Sr. ***
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No. 177, Academy
Lodge
President Louis Driska called the April meeting of Lodge 177, Academy to order at 7:35 p.m. The pledge was recited and in, roll call of officers, Vice President Otis Beck was absent. President Driska then asked if there were any sick members. The minutes were given by Secretary Sharon Hutka which were approved as read. Correspondence included a thank you card from the David Hart family, Pat Tomastik and the American Red Cross. All chairpersons' reports were given and all were in excellent order. Get well cards were sent to George Kennedy and a spray of flowers to the David Hart services. District II Youth Counselor Frankie Klinkovsky spoke on the Youth Club. Trustees' Report -- They discussed cleaning contract, entry way (foyer) to be tiled, new curtains for bar and kitchen made and put up. Thanks to Dorothy Lisenbe for making the curtains. A camera has been bought for the lodge. Under new business, a donation was sought for lighting the new jogging trail in Academy and Little River. The lodge voted to donate $200 for this purpose. Cheryl Wiest was appointed new youth leader and Ann Tomastik will assist her until she gets her bearings. Motion was made to change the meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
gave his report. Treasurer Lee Leonhardt gave his report. All reports were accepted as read. Financial Secretary Arnold Peters read the names of new members. Several items of business were discussed. SPJST Sales Representative Evelyn Mikeska discussed the convention and the articles to the By - laws of the SPJST. The Food Committee announced that we will have cold cuts at our next meeting to be held Thursday, May 12, 1988. There being no other business, the meeting adjourned with refreshments, fried fish and side dishes. Secretary Ricky Weyand —SPJST-
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AARP Mature Driving Course At Lodge 88, Houston Don't miss out on automobile liability insurance savings. Date for the next class at Lodge No. 88 is Thursday and Friday, May 12 - 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. There is no written or oral examination but slide presentation and instructions by an AARP representative make up the complete course. There is no behind - the - wheel driving and you do not have to be a member of AARP -- neither do you have to be a member of SPJST. Lodge No. 88 presents this course as a community service. Fee is only $7 payable to AARP on the morning of your first class. To sign up for this course please call Homer Alexander at 681 - 3304 and make your reservation. Eligibility requirements -- you must be at least 50 years of age. Don't miss out on a money saving opportunity. Your certificate of completion is
new Lodge Home
3100 Pleasant
good for a three - year period with your insurance company. Fraternally, Homer Alexander Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST--
SPJST Lodge 84 Softball Team Dear Brothers and Sisters: This is to remind our readers, friends, ball players and members that our annual "fund - raiser," our 35th anniversary dance will be held on Saturday night, May 21, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., at 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas, Texas. Please make plans to attend and help support our team for the 1988 season. We need your attendance and your support. We know you will have a good time and a lot of fun; the very popular Czech Harvesters Orchestra will be playing your favorite polkas, waltzes and country/western numbers. It is always a "Special Dance" and this year's will be no different. Please rally to the cause and come out to this special event. We also invite all ex - ball players from ,our past 34 seasons; you
Wednesday, May 11, 1988—VESTNiK/9 are still young enough to dance and have a good time. It would be great to have all of you attend! I'm sure you still remember how important it is to the team to have a large crowd; this never changes. We're hoping to see a lot of you, so get a group together and come out to the dance. Results of games Number 3 and 4 will be in the next Vestnik issue. A last call, please come out to our 35th Annual Softball Team Benefit Dance on Saturday night, May 21 at 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas, Texas. We hope our membership and friends in other lodges in Dallas, Ennis, Fort Worth, Mid - Cities, Burleson and all over Texas come out and spend an evening of fun and fellowship. See you at the dance! Fraternally, Ben Jarma, Lodge No. 84
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Houston, Texas Dear Editor: I would like to express my opinion on the recreation and camping facilities issue which will be voted on at the upcoming convention in Temple. As a non - delegate, I think the investment in Texas land would always hold its value and always be desirable in the future. To have a place you could call your own, centrally located to service the entire SPJST family, would certainly be an asset to any organization. It could be available year - round for fraternal activities and functions. It also could be designed to serve all brothers and sisters of all ages. Jobs could be created by the SPJST and could help stimulate Texas. The urgency to act on this matter is "NOW." Our future of continuous growth of this great organization is dependent on the convention delegation. Fraternally yours, Fred C. Buri Member of Lodge 142, Houston
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Announcements
Andrew J. Vavra TO: The Delegates and Members of District I: For the benefit of you who may have not met me or know me, I am Andrew J. Vavra, director of District I. I was elected Substitute Director in the 1984 Convention in Corpus Christi, Texas. After the death of our Director Ben Trcalek, I immediately assumed the position of District I Director. I am a member of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor and have been for over 50 years. I have been an active member for over
25 years. I served as secretary of District I for one year, vice president of Lodge 17 for 81/2 years and president for 81/2 years. I resigned from this office after assuming the office of District I Director. My wife, Lola, and I have been married 41 years and have 4 children and 4 grandchildren. We live 4 miles east of Caldwell in the New Tabor community. After 36 years as a cross - country driver, I retired in April, 1987. The last 12 years I represented the drivers as job steward. I am a member of the VFW, Cooks Point Community Services, vice president of the local RVOS Lodge No. 9, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Retirees and other community activities. Since accepting this office in October 1987, I have assisted a District I lodge to become better organized with local lodge rules and regulations. These rules have been implemented and are working very well. Another lodge in our district has been re organized . The memberships' enthusiasm has been overwhelming. Very recently, 2 lodges in our district have merged together, of which I was very proud to be a part. It has been my pleasure to visit with a number of lodges in my district. I hope to have the honor of visiting the rest of the lodges in the very near future. I am a firm believer and supporter of our SPJST youth programs and activities. They are very beneficial to the youth in learning how our Society operates in fraternalism, leadership and all aspects of operation of our organization. The State Youth Director, District Youth Counselors, local Youth Leaders, and Assistants, along with all the parents of the youth, certainly deserve the recognition and full support of the Society. Anytime you have any questions, I will try my best to answer them. If I am unable to, I will get you an answer from the Supreme. Lodge. If you have any comments or suggestions that may be beneficial to our lodges or the SPJST as a whole, please feel free to call upon me. I will be glad to present them to the Supreme Lodge Board at our quarterly meetings. My address and telephone number appear on page 2 of every Vestnik. I would like to personally thank the lodges and the members of this district I have had the pleasure of visiting and working with. I sincerely appreciate all the kind words said and written about me. At this time, I would like to say that I am a candidate for. the position of District Director of District I and am asking you delegates for your support to elect me to this position in the June Convention in Temple, Texas. I am looking forward to facing the challenges and rewards of this District and this Society. Fraternally yours, Andrew J. Vavra Director, District I —SPJST-
permanent record book will be placed at the University where the endowment will be established. Jos. J. Skrivanek, Jr.
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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II Corner Ima Todd and Hilda Clark are the new residents to join the group at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. II in April and staff -- Letha Nowak (NA), Willie Ann Chaney (Laundry and Housekeeping), Sylvia Almarez (Dietary) and Daphene Davis (LVN). We are sorry to hear that Louis Nawara is hospitalized in Gulf Coast Hospital in Wharton and Ladik Sabrsula is hospitalized in Polly Ryan Hospital in Richmond and wish them a Willie E. Kohutek speedy recovery. Roy Schroeder was dismissed to a TO: THE MEMBERS AND Lake Jackson nursing home and Jessie DELEGATES OF DISTRICT II Mogavero was dismissed to Beechnut SPJST: Manor in Houston. We wish Roy and Jessie the best of luck. It has been an honor and a privilege The crocheted rabbits with candy serving District II as your director. I donated by New Gulf Baptist Church, thank you for the trust you have placed in me. spring flower arrangement donated by I have always tried to serve District Evelyn Franz of Houston, bananas II and SPJST fairly and honestly. donated by VFW Ladies Auxiliary There have been many changes and Post 3903 of Rosenberg, a colored TV challenges in the past four years. I donated by Carolyn Bartlett of Bay have always strived to work closely City, bananas donated by AARP, with the other directors and Supreme pastries donated by Pam Watts from Lodge officers and am looking the Kroger Company No. 506 of forward to more changes and Missouri City and bibs donated by challenges in our Society in the future. Lorene Atzenhoffer of Ganado for the I want io take this opportunity to residents were greatly appreciated. ask for your support in electing me to The residents reported a very nice another term as your director in Easter. The senior citizen social held at the District II at the XXVth Convention. Fraternally, Methodist Church was attended and enjoyed by Emma S. Tielke and Helen Willie E. Kohutek Valcik. District II Director Every Monday morning, Elverna —SPJSTGraeber, Olie Eixman, Nona Eixman, Ella Eisman, Joy Hurta and Merylyn The Czech Leus come to have sing - a - long. The residents greatly appreciate the Educational singing. Every Tuesday morning, Kitty Foundation of Texas Smith from Wallis comes to have Bible study with the residents. In the afternoon, Frances Muzny, Lydia The Czech Educational Foundation Hortmon, Margaret Jones, Ida Gasch of Texas is continuing its drive to and Jean Jacobsen come to play Bingo endow a university chair of Czech with the residents. studies and culture at either the The Damon Baptist ladies, Busy Bee University of Texas or Texas A&M group, Immanuel ladies and the University. Both universities are very Sunshine ladies came on Thursday interested in matching our fund of afternoons to have crafts with the $500,000. To date we have raised residents. Elton and Faye Tielke also about $225,000. Contributions are come to have sing - a - long every coming in from all over the United Thursday afternoon. Everyone enjoys States, Canada and even Australia. A the crafts and the oldtime songs. Californian has promised to donate his Every Friday morning, Annie life insurance policy to CEFT. He is in Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar come to his seventieF have rosary with the residents. In the Our bir problem seems to be afternoon, Freda Klawitter, Lydia that we not reaching enough Hortmon and Melva Hastings come to people. President Jos J. Skrivanek, Jr. roll hair for the residents. The pointed out that there simply is not a residents greatly appreciate this. more important or urgent project in Monday afternoons, April 4 and 18, Texas or in the United States that Betty Seiler came from the library to should be pursued by all American show movies. The residents enjoyed Czechs. Have you made your donation the Bingo and visiting with the ones yet? Donations are running from $5 to present. Thursday morning, April 14, $25,000 to date. Please DO NOT wait; residents Gladys Hix, James Little, make your contribution now. Helen Valcik, Annabelle Schoppe and Donations should be made out to Linnie Shelton and Martha Marx CEFT - Czech Chair and mailed to our (S.A.D.) went riding in the Needville Treasurer Ben Trcalek, Jr., Route 3, and Rosenberg area looking at flowers Box 111A, Caldwell, Texas 77836. Be in yards and roadside. sure your name is printed correctly. Friday evening, April 15, Ludvig Some letters are coming with the name Dobesh was surprised with a Birthday written in longhand and almost Party given by his daughter. Many impossible to read. Be careful when relatives and friends attended. Ludvig filling out the form; make sure that we reported being very happy and enjoyed know who the donor(s) is and if it's in the evening. memory of someone, print or type the Wednesday evening, April 20, the name. We would like to see thousands Brazos Bottom Belles and Beaus came of names in the permanent record to square dance for the residents. The book instead of several hundred. The residents enjoyed the dancing • and
10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, May 11, 1988 greatly appreciated visiting with them. On Thursday morning, April 21, the residents enjoyed the flying of kites in front of the home. In the afternoon, Larry Ognoski, Fred Gerke and George Lolley provided music and singing for the residents. Everyone had a great time. Families and friends are invited to attend. "Happy Birthdays" for the month of April were residents -- Harmon Matula, Ludvig Dobesh and Jean Harris and staff -- Mary Ann Foston, Donna Holik, Dorothy Lipinski, Yolanda Tafolla and Pauline Berger. The Birthday Party was held Friday, April 29, which included Louis Vacek entertaining with the accordian and piano and singing "Happy Birthday." The Unique Shop provided the corsages and boutonnieres. The United Methodist Church women provided the cakes. Lydia Hortmon brought brownies. Volunteers -- Melva Hastings, Lydia Hortmon, Edith Schulz, Ida Gasch and Bertha Ross served cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all. The afternoon was enjoyed by everyone. Thanks to all denominations of churches in the area that give services and communion and to the volunteers who do services in the home for residents during April. Martha Marx,
Bulletin Board
CAMPs Dist. I -- July 18 - 21, Val Verde Dist. II -- July 21 - 27, Val Verde Dist. III -- July 28 - 31, Val Verde Dist. IV -- July 18 - 21, Val Verde Dist. V -- June 27 - 30, Wagon Wheel Dist. VI -- June 27 - 30, Wagon Wheel Dist. VII --July 31 - Aug. 3, Val Verde
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The State Youth Director
From
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DISTRICT I The District I Fall Meeting in conjunction with a Volleyball Tournament will be held Sunday, September 25, 1988 with Lodge No. 17, New Tabor hosting. District I Spring Meeting is set for Sunday, April 9, 1989 at Lodge No. 186 in Caldwell. ***
DISTRICT II The District II Fall Meeting and Fourth Annual Fun Carnival has been scheduled for Sunday, September 25, 1988 at Lodge No. 18, Elgin. (More details later.) ***
DISTRICT V The District V Family Day will be held Sunday, September 18, 1988 at Lodge No. 88 Houston, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. -SPJST---
Youth Department Calendar STATE YAD August 21 Temple High School ***.
DISTRICT TRAINING Dist. VI -- (Date not yet determined) Dist. VII -- May 14 *** DISTRICT YADs Dist. I -- August 7, Lodge 13 Dist. II -- July 10, Lodge 29 Dist. III -- June 26, Lodge 66 Dist. IV -- August 6, Lodge 49 Dist. V -- July 17, Lodge 88 Dist. VI -- July 31, Lodge 32 Dist. VII -- July 24 (Site not yet determined) ***
Parents and Youth Members: Camp T-shirts will be available for sale this year for all these youth club members attending camp. The cost of each T-shirt is $4.25. Members will receive their T-shirts on the first day of camp. The T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. If you or your child would like to order a T-shirt, complete the order form below, enclose a check or money order, and mail by May 19 to: SPJST Youth Dept. P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 ************************************************************
T-SHIRT ORDER FORM NAME
Dear Youth Leaders and Parents: The "SPECIAL CATEGORY" for State YAD this year is PHOTOGRAPHY. All the youth are encouraged to compete in this category. A youth may register by filling out a grey card and turning it into their youth leader. Youth may obtain an entry card from their youth leader. Listed below are the guidelines for the special category. Good Luck! Fraternally, Claudette Reese State Youth Director ***
LODGE
ADDRESS
PHONE
PLEASE ORDER FOLLOWING SIZE (S):
T-SHIRTS $4.25 IN THE
YOUTH Extra Small (2-4) Small (6-8) Medium (10-12 9 Large (14-16)
ADULT Small (34-36 Medium (38-40) Large (42-44) Extra Large (46-48)
TOTAL NUMBER OF SHIRTS ORDERED TOTAL DUE $4.25 Send order form by May 19 to SPJST Youth Dept. ***
PHOTOGRAPHY GUIDELINES - All entries must be taken by youth - All entries must illustrate the selected theme of FLOWERS - -Size of the photo will be 8"x10" - Photo must be in color
The XXV SPJST Convention will be held in Temple, Texas June 19-23, 1988.
CAMP T-SHIRTS
- Photo entries will be subject to disqualification if: Photo is matted Photo is under glass or framed Photo does not illustrate the flower theme Photo is black and white Photo is larger or smaller than 8"x10'
1988 LIT Retreat The 1988 Leaders - in Training (LIT) Retreat was held April 15 - 17 at Camp Val Verde just outside of McGregor. The retreat provides training for young men and women who will assist and guide younger campers while at summer camp. Workshops were held in Taroky, songs, indoor flag ceremonies, games, first - aid, Beseda and skit planning. The LITs received a very motivational talk from Temple Junior College Women's basketball coach. Charlotte
Mason. Aside from the planned workshops, those attending enjoyed horseback riding, volleyball, a magician and night scavenger hunt. My thanks to all DYCs and Youth Leaders in attendance for helping to make this an educational and enjoyable experience for our LITs. Fraternally, Claudette Reese State Youth Director ***
- Age divisions for the judging will be: 6 - 9, 10 - 12, 13 - 14 and 15 - 17 - Prizes will be awarded for lst,-2nd and 3rd places in all age divisions with one overall grand prize winner selected from the 1st place winners. GRAND PRIZE Large Trophy 1st Prize Blue Rosette 2nd Prize Red Rosette 3rd Prize White Rosette JUDGING CRITERIA LIGHTING AND OVERALL APPEARANCE 35 Form, shape and texture of subject Use of soft or hard lighting (soft - overcast day, mist hard - sunlight, flash bulbs and bare light bulbs)
1988 LIT Retreat -- Seated, L to R: Tammy Blahuta [Lodge 29], Kelly Kaderka [Lodge 29], Marcy Dorotik [Lodge 30], Jennifer Dluhos [Lodge 30], Kim Gay [Lodge 74]. Kneeling, L to R: Scott McKenney [Lodge 74], Monica Machu [Lodge 29], Christy Marek [Lodge 24], Daryl Kortis [Lodge 47], Donald Tomastik [Lodge 177] Scott Gailey [Lodge 177] and Darren Dybala [Lodge 40].
TECHNIQUE 25 Under or over exposure Picture sharpness and clarity CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY 25 COLOR COORDINATION AND APPEAL 15 Eye appeal Pleasing color combination
Front Row, L to R: District II DYC Frank Klinkovsky, TJC Women's Basketball Coach Charlotte Mason, District II Assistance DYC and Lodge 47 Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky, District VI DYC Anita Roye, District I DYC Susan Skrabanek. Back Row, L to R: Lodge 74 Youth Leader Sherry McKenney, SYD Claudette Reese, Lodge 47 Tim Reese, and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.
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From The Youth Leaders
Letters From The Youth
Lodge No. 39, Bryan Youth Club News
Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club
Dear Readers: The youth group of Lodge No. 39, Bryan held a fund - raising carwash in the parking lot of "Archie's Hamburgers" in College Station on April 16th. Even with the "cloudy, overcast, skies," the proceeds were very good. Thanks to Youth Leader Linda Faust for her help in coordinating the event, to the parents who willingly stayed and helped, to all those who brought their cars by and, last but not least, to our youth for their hard work ! Our next youth meeting will be held on Sunday, May 15th at Linda's house followed by a "backyard hamburger outing." We will be going over our YAD talents so be sure and bring your music, tapes, records or whatever you need to perform your talent.
Games Workshop
At this time, I would like to extend a hearty "welcome" to our newest youth member, Erin Luza. She has been attending our meetings and functions for some time as a social member and is turning 6 years old this month, so, to you, Erin, we say "Welcome" and "Happy Birthday!" Looking further down the road, our June meeting will be held on Sunday, June 5th, immediately following the lodge meeting. We will then participate in the "Family Fund - Day" and potluck supper sponsored by the lodge. Bring your entire family -- and, INVITE A FRIEND OR TWO -- the more, the merrier! Our summer trip is scheduled for June 10th and 1 lth. Although the details are not yet finalized, it will be an overnighter and we urge all the youth to attend this fun event. Remember, this is what we worked so hard for during the year! As you can see, we are gearing up with a busy schedule so far and there's more to come! If you are a member of Lodge No. 39 and you are between the ages of 6 and 17, we invite you and encourage you to join us for our many activities and fun times. Fraternally, Renea Macik Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST-
Dear Brothers and Sisters: The Youth Club of Lodge No. 88, Houston held their monthly meeting on April 14, 1988. Presided by President Crystal Wallace, the meeting was called to order at 7:25 p.m. with 16 members and 3 adults present. Vice President Darlene Migl led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for a moment of silence. The minutes of our last meeting were read by Secretary Marlene Migl. There were no corrections or additions made. We received no correspondence. Treasurer Karl Pflughaupt read his report. We made $34.50 at our last bake sale. He also reported that dues need to be paid. During the meeting we discussed our May social. We decided on bowling, but no details such as date and time were made. These will be announced in our next meeting or newsletter. Our DYC Marie Stayton planned the District V Galveston trip for the first Saturday, June 4th. Youth Leader Barbara Linney said that she would mail out camp forms soon. They need to be returned by May 8th, the deadline. Camp will be held at Camp Wagon Wheel in Caldwell from June 27 - 30 with youth from District VI. DYC .Marie Stayton announced that the GRAND PRIZE winner of the SPJST Camp T - Shirt design was DARLENE MIGL, member of Lodge 88 Youth Club. Her design will be printed on the 1988 Camp T - Shirt and she will win a jam box, the GRAND PRIZE, which will be presented to her in the near future. Congratulations, Darlene! President Crystal Wallace asked if anyone knew of any birthday celebrants in April. Members sang "Happy Birthday" to Melissa Havemann, Jamie Meyer and Wesley Faske. Happy Birthday! The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8 p.m. afterwards, members made Mother's Day presents and worked at the bake sale. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 12, 1988. I hope to see you all there! Fraternally, Marlene Migl (16) Secretary (4-25-88) —SPJST-
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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Dear Readers, The April 24, 1988 meeting of Lodge No. 24 Youth Club was called to order at 1:45 p.m. by Vice President Christy Marek. Bradley Marek and Rodney Posvar led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. The roll was called. There were 12 members and 2 guests, Kara Kasberg and Scott Hudson, present. Correspondence was read by Kristie Waits from the Supreme Lodge President thanking our youth club for going to the nursing home and making the cross ornaments for them; also, Lodge 29, Taylor informed us about the May Fete to be held May 1st. Officers' election for the 1988 - 89 youth year was held at our May meeting, May 3rd. Our meetings from now on will be the second Sunday of each month. The only exception will be a holiday or another important happening: Lodge 24 Youth Members: Mark your calendar for the second Sunday of each month and come and participate in your youth meetings. Happy Birthday to David Macek (April 6) and Janet Macek (April 17). After our meeting, we went to play putt - putt golf and games at Wonderland Park in Temple for our April social. I'll see you at our next meeting Sunday, June 12, 1988, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny (15) (4-27-88)
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66 Youth Club Meeting
Lodge
Dear Members: We had our meeting on April 10th. Thre were 14 members and 1 visitor present. Our visitor was Amanda Wallace. Amanda, come visit us again. On Friday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m., we will meet at the lodge to make Mother's Day gifts. On Saturday, May 7th at 2 p.m., we will visit the Bellmead Nursing Home to deliver our gifts. Everyone is reminded to get your camp forms and camp T - shirt forms mailed in. The camp forms must be sent to DYC Bessie Petr by May 15th; the T - shirt form to SYD Claudette Reese by May 15th. YAD cards must be completed and turned in at the May meeting. YAD will be at our lodge and everyone is encouraged to participate. The youth club will furnish complimentry donuts during registration. The birthday cake was donated by the lodge. Door prize winners were Candace Pavlicek and Steven Warren. Fraternally, Larry Yates (15) (4-27-88) —SP J ST-
Visits Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club
DYC
Dear Readers, At our last SPJST meeting, John See gave a method demonstration on corn. After that Susan Skrabanek talked about camp. After the meeting, we made signs for our chicken and dumpling supper. Randy See (11) (5-3-88) —SPJST--
Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Meeting The May meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by Vice President Daryl Kortis. There were 33 members and 4 guests present. The minutes of our last meeting were read and approved. Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky talked about YAD and our camp T shirts. Our social for May is a supper on May 7 at Kohutek's farm outside of Buckholts. Birthdays for May are Michelle Skrabanek, Michele and Melinda Reese, Jon Gersbach and Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky. May was election month for the year 1988 - 89. Those elected are: President - Daryl Kortis, Vice President - Jason Reese, Secretary - Michelle Skrabanek, Treasurer - Gary Skrabanek, Reporter - Amy Kohutek, Sergeant - at - Arms Melanie Koslovsky, Flag Bearers Laura Gibson and Aaron Skrabanek. The meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Our next meeting will be June 3 at 7:30 p.m. due to the annual picnic on June 5th. Fraternally, Daryl Kortis (16) Vice President
our election of officers. The social for this month is a family outing at the Kohutek's place from 2 to 7 p.m. Our next youth club meeting will be Friday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. Fraternally, Amy Kohutek (12) (5-4-88) --SPJST--
Bryan Lodge 39 Youth Club Dear Members, Lodge No. 39 will be having our monthly youth club meeting on May 15, 1988 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Linda Faust's house. We will be going over our skits for YAD. We will probably discuss our summer trip and start talking about
camp soon. I hope to see everyone soon! Fraternally, Denise Holubec (5-5-88)
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9, Snook Youth Club
Lodge
Dear Members, The Snook Youth Club held their monthly meeting on April 6th. For our program, we listened to illustrated talks on food, corn and poultry. We then made posters for the chicken and dumpling lodge supper. We also made plans to host a Community Crime Watch program this month. See you at our next meeting. Fraternally, John W. See, III (17) (5-3-88) —SPJST-
Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club Easter Egg Hunt
Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Club Activities Dear Members, A few of our members from Lodge No. 39 went to the District I meeting. It was a good turnout. Our lodge also had a fund - raiser (carwash) on April 16, 1988 at Archie's Hamburgers. We made around $128. Everyone had a good time. We are beginning to start working our YAD dances and things. I hope to see everyone soon. Fraternally, Denise Holubec (14) President (5-3-88)
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177 Academy Youth Club
Lodge
Dear Readers, The meeting of Lodge 177 Youth Club was called to order at 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 1988 by President Donald Tomastik. Scott Bailey led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 9 members, 3 adults and 2 guests, Michael and Kristi Uansas, present. The secretary read the minutes of our last meeting. There were no corrections. Activities planned for the future included a lock - in and a dance. Our balance is $490. The president adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. Fraternally, Kimberly McNeill Treas./Sec./Reporter (4-28-88)
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Lodge
47 Youth Club Met
Dear Vestnik Readers, On May 1, 1988 the meeting of Lodge No. 47, Seaton Youth Club was called to order by President Daryl Kortis at 2 p.m. Jon Gersbach led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 33 members and 6 adults at the May 1st meeting. We also had
Reunions 35th Annual Miculka Reunion The 35th annual Miculka reunion will be held Sunday, June 5, 1988 at American Legion Hall, Moulton, Texas beginning with free registration at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite covered dish and dessert. (Coffee and tea will be provided.) There will also be an old photograph contest. Sent an old photograph of yourself or other family member to: Purvis & Lynn Harper, 5614 Forest Timbers Dr., Humble, TX 77346; (713) 852 - 8607; also games, prizes and fun for children. See you there! Charlotte A. Post, Secretary ,***
Evergreen School Reunion A reunion for former students and teachers of Evergreen School in Lavaca County will be held July 3, 1988, at the American Legion hall in Moulton, Texas, located along Highway 95 north. Any person who at one time
attended the school, along with their spouse, is welcome to attend. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch. Tea and coffee will be furnished. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Fees will be $1.50 for a single and $3 for a couple. Anyone having old pictures or other keepsakes of the school are asked to bring them to be put on display. SEATON SCHOOL BIENNIAL REUNION The 1988 Seaton School biennial reunion will be held May 29, 1988 at Seaton School. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12 p.m. All attending are asked to bring a box lunch for their families. All other items will be furnished. The Executive Committee invites all former students, teachers, and associates to attend and share in the fellowship and reminiscence of attending Seaton School (1885 - 1975) District No 18, Seaton, Texas. Anna D. Bradberry, Secretary 3024 Novice Waco, Texas 76710 (817) 756 - 2281
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50th Frnka Family Reunion The 50th annual Frnka family reunion will be held Sunday, June 12, 1988 at KJT Hall, Nada, Texas on Hwy. 71 (halfway between Columbus and El Campo). Registration, 10 a.m., a BBQ beef and, sausage lunch served at noon for $6 per adult, $4 for children. (This money will cover hail and beverage expenses.) Bring your favorite dessert. After lunch a business meeting, visiting and reminiscing will follow. Family historians may want to update their records, bring any family history or memorabilia. Videos of the Frnka homeplace in Roznov, Moravia where Alice and William Kocurek, Kathy and William Raley had visited in the fall of 1987, will be shown. Make reservations and send meal money to: Bill Raley, 3401 Glenmeadow, Rosenberg, TX 77471. William F. Raley, President ***
from Corpus Christi will be playing beginning at 8 p.m. Dominic Netek
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Features
Trojacek Reunion The descendants of the late John, Frank, Josef, Anton, Mary (Capek) and Annie (Krajca) Trojacek will meet Sunday, July 24, 1988 at the Sokol Gymnastic Center, Hwy. 34E, Ennis, TX. All family members and friends are asked to please attend. Registration begins at 11 a.m.; dinner served at 12:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring enough meat, per family, or $2.50 per a single, will be charged to cover expenses. (Plates, silverware, bread, tea/coffee will be furnished.) For further information, call: Sylvia Laznovsky, (214) 875 3091; Janis Wensowitch, 875 - 8630 or Joe Trojacek, 875 - 4662. Bring pictures and momentoes for display. Door prizes will be given. If weather permitting, Sokol Pool will be open and those attending the reunion may swim at the regular pool charge. Sylvia Laznovsky ***
Seaton School Biennial Reunion The 1988 Seaton School biennial reunion will be held May 29, 1988 at Seaton School. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. with a buffet lunch at 12 p.m. All attending are asked to bring a box lunch for their families. All other items will be furnished. The Executive Committee invites all former students, teachers, and associates to attend and share in the fellowship and reminiscence of attending Seaton School (1885 - 1975) District No. 18, Seaton, Texas. Anna D. Bradberry, Secretary 3024 Novice, Waco, TX 76710 (817) 756 - 2281 ***
Leo Netek Reunion The Leo Netek reunion will be held at the Moravian Hall in Corpus Christi, Texas on October 25th. Registration begins at 3 p.m.; dinner will be served, price $3.50 per plate. The committee has sent out an information sheet and urges they be returned with complete information not later than May 25th. They must know how many people are coming so they would know how much food to prepare. Bring pictures, slides, movie film or anything that concerns the Netek family. We hope to hear from our relatives in Granger, Corn Hill and other areas throughout the state of Texas. Please write to Netek's Reunion, PO Box 271027, Corpus Christi, Texas 78427. It's also suggested toys and/or games be brought for children to play with. The well known MAJEK'S ORCHESTRA
Albert L. Banik
SPJST Publication Committee Publication Committee Member Albert L. Banik represents District III and is a member of Lodge No. 35, Elk. He retired from General Tire and Rubber Company in 1987 with 32 years of service. Albert and his wife, Rose Mary, reside in the West community; they have 3 daughters, 2 sons and 2 grandchildren. He is a graduate of Commercial Trades and Texas State Technical Institute in Automotive Technology. He served in the Army Infantry during the Korean War. He is a member and lector of St. Mary's Church of Assumption in West, United Rubber Workers of America and Central Texas Polka Club. He has been a member of SPJST for 22 years, having served Lodge 35 as secretary 14 years, financial secretary 6 years and hall manager 10 years. At district level, he has been elected president, vice president, secretary and has served as District III treasurer for 9 years. Albert has been a delegate to each SPJST Convention since 1968, has served on the Tabulation Committee, and Convention Planning Committee for the 1976 Waco Convention. -SPJST-
Insurance Committee
SPJST
Helen M. Hegwood Born in Houston, Texas and daughter of the late Joe and Mary Fusig, Helen married King B. Hegwood in 1955. They have two daughters, Vicci and Vivian; two sons, Vincent and Vernon plus one grandchild, Kelsie. A graduate of Incarnate Word Academy Girls' School, Helen also graduated from Massey's Business College. Her affiliation with SPJST staited 43 years ago at Lodge Pokrok No. 88 in Houston where she presently serves as Lodge 88 guide. in addition to her affiliation on the local lodge level, she served as assistant youth leader, chairman of Insurance Committee,
secretary on Insurance Committee, president of Dramatic Club, secretary of Dramatic Club and also served as assistant director of Choral Club. On the district level, Helen served on the Ballot Committee, State YAD Ballot Committee, and has sung the National Anthems (Czech and English) for 35 years for the District V meetings. Helen is credited with serving at six SPJST Conventions (24 years). She was employed at Henke - Pilot from 1950 - 1952 as statistical typist, Anderson - Clayton and Company (1952 - 1964) as statistical typist/secretary, homemaker for husband and children (1964 - 1975). She was also a real estate agent for Century 21 from 1976 to 1986. Helen is credited for underwriting a large volume of insurance sales and serves as SPJST State Field Representative in District V since 1987; she proudly possesses the recognition as a productive sales representative for 35 years and enjoys assisting her co workers in the life insurance industry. She presently serves as SPJST Insurance Committee secretary. Helen, who is a well - known SPJST member throughout the state, is also a member of Catholic Daughters, serves on the All Saints Bazaar Committee and Third Age Learning Center. Besides the numerous activities she participates in, Helen also loves to sing, dance, meet people, bowl and help out where help is needed. -SPJST-
Ernest A. Wentrcek
SPJST Finance Committee Member Finance Committee member Ernest A. Wentrcek represents District I and has been a member of the SPJST for 44 years first in Lodge 129 Lad Klacel Wheelock and currently in Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station. He is the Associate Director for Business Affairs, Texas Engineering Extension Service, The Texas A&M University System. Ernest was born in Shiner, Texas and attended Bryan High School and the Texas A&M University. He and his wife, Billie, have three children and are members of the Hope Evangelical Free Church, College Station, Texas where he is currently serving as Vice Chairman, Board of Elders. As the Associate Director for Business Affairs, Texas Engineering Extension Service, Ernest is responsible for bud gets, fiscal and financial affairs, personnel, property and facilities for a $16 million State Agency. This ,involves working with the staff of the Governor's Office and the Legislative Budget Board on state
appropriations funding for the Texas Engineering Extension Service. In addition to his list of positions held, he is serving on the Audit, Executive, and Loan Committees of First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Bryan and on the Board of Directors since the chartering in 1965. He is currently serving as Secretary - Treasurer for First Federal. Ernest is also serving on the Board of Directors and Vice President of Brazos Duplexes, Inc. of Bryan, Texas. He also is the owner and real estate broker for W&W Real Estate Company in Bryan. Ernest has been an active sales representative for the SPJST for 10 years. In 1977, he served as Program Chairman and Master of Ceremonies for the chartering of Lodge 189 where he is a charter member. He is the president of Lodge 189 and has held the position of District I president for the past 2 years. He is also serving his second term on the Finance Committee for District I. —SPJST-
Chosen As Tesoro CEO Juren
[Courtesy: Express - News, San Antonio, Texas April 8, 1988] Tesoro Petroleum Corporation said Thursday that Dennis F. Juren had been selected by the board of directors to become the company's chief executive officer on April 29th. That same day, the company's founder and current CEO, Robert V. West, Jr., turned 67 and retired as CEO. As previously announced, West will continue as chairman of the board and will serve the company under a 5 - year consulting agreement. Juren,52, who is presently president and chief operating officer of the company, has . been president since 1982. He joined the San Antonio - based oil company in 1970 and served as grOup vice president from 1976 to 1982. He was named COO in September 1987. Juren is actively involved in the American Petroleum Institute, the National Petroleum Refiners Association and various other petroleum industry groups, as well as numerous community and civic organizations, the company said in a prepared release. Dennis F. Juren, a member of SPJST Lodge No. 51, Ellinger, is the son of Lodge 51 Secretary and Mrs. D.A. Juren. (Our SPJST congratulates Brother Dennis F. Juren --- Editor) —SPJST-
Czech Heritage Society of Texas
To:
The family of the late Albert J. Blaha, Sr. requests that any research materials, books, publications, microfilm or other equipment on loan to the members of Czech Heritage Society of Texas, or other members of the Czech community, be returned to his home at 9174 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055, c/o Lcdr, Milady Blaha Hixenbaugh, Executor of the Albert J. Blaha. Estate, Telephone No, (713) 465 - 7665. Thank you for your cooperat Wir.s Albert Baia
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LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI cast Ceska Cfedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zakiene roku 1897
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Odd)]. Dopisovatelil Tak Vgelicos Dnes je ned'ele a brzy bude ten svatek "Den Matek" totii 8. kvetna a snad bude peknjr den a kdo ma jegte maminku nalivu tak ma ji nechat vedet jak je rad, a dat ji darek aby vedela jsou vdecni za vie co pro ne udelala a kdyi je Iiva maji ji ukazat ie jsou gfastni ie ji maji. Jak ta maminka odejde ze sveta tak jsme ztratili to nejkrasnej gi co jsme meli a musime jen vzpominat na ty dni gtastne kdyi lila a starala se o nas. Na ge maminka ul je pies 30 let na ve es nosti a stale na ni vzpominame. Doufame, ie v ten den 8. kvetna bude pekne a vydafi se k tide nail nejdragi ktera klidne odpoeiva na hfbitove v Crisp. Veera jsme s bratrem byli v Ennis kde se konal pohfeb nail dlouholete pfitelkyne pi. Boleny Brolkove ktera mela za par dni mit 991et. Ona prijela v 1892 do Ennis s rodiei a sourozenci a tei s dedeekem Houdkem a rodinou nebot' byla teI z to Ceskomorayske vysoeiny jako Houdkovi a tehdy ji bylo jen tfi leta a byli jsme dobrjrmi pfately celjr iivot. Ona se provdala za pana Antona Broika a bydleli dlouhjr eas v Creechville osade. Marfiel jeji zemfel pied lety a ona se pak pfestehovala do Dallas kde lily jeji deti. Pohteb se konal v sobotu 28. dubna v Ennis u Keever s za deasti mnohjrch svjrch pfatel ktefi ji znali kdy'i tam bydlela. Krajan Reverend Hejl mel peknou fee a tel. p. Sid Pokladnik pekne promluvil k jeji ucte. Ulolena byla na hibitov v Crisp u Ennis, Texas. Tak jsme ji ulolili a budeme ji postradat neb jsme ji meli radi Zanechala dva syny Miroslava a Emila a dceru sl. Georgie s kterou bydlela zde v Dallas mnoho let a tel mel a sestru pi. Marii Nesudovou ktera tei bydli zde v na gem mesa. Vyslovoujeme nail upfimnou soustrast cele rodine a pfejeme klidnjr spanek na veenosti. Jegte jsem si vzpomnela, le jeji bratr Frank Petr take se pekneho veku a znali jsme ho i jeho manielku dobre; oba odeili na veenost pfed lety. Tak nam pofad odchazeji ti ktefe jsme znali a neda se nic proti tomu cleat, le? Budoti ji tech 8 vnoueat a 8 pravnoueat jiste postradat na dlouhou dobu. Ta olejova spoleenost OPEC zase se seila ye Vidni ale dosud jegte nic nevyfidili Rekli, ie pojedou sem do Ameriky do Austinu aby jaksi vyzkoumali jak to zafidit aby ceny oleje byly pak vyggi a pomohlo to finaneni situaci zvlate zde v Texasu. Tak nevime co pofidi. Ui tolikrat se seili v Evrope a nikdy to nic nepomohlo, kdy'l nektefi elenove nedodfieli svd slova a pak ceny klesly a bylo zle. Oznamovali nam is e ti cizinci ktefi se sem dostali nezakonite maji ui jen 6 dni se pfihlasit a pak u'l to ukonei a jestli se nepfihlasi tak budou v tom zle s Brady. Toto se nejvice tjrka tech Mexikand, a nektefi nemaji penize na to neb se musi zaplatit $185. dolarfr za osobu a za celou rodinu se musi ddt asi skoro etyti sta a je mnoho tech co nemillou sehnat penize na vyfizeni. Napfed se myslelo, le Brady trochu vice easu pfidaji na vyfizeni kdyi je tolik lidi kteri by to potfebovali upravene ale nyni to
odmitli, ie rok ui to trva a le meli dost easu to vyfidit a tak asi to bude gpatne pro mnohe kdyi budou nezakonite zde. Take ta "Ladybird Johnson", manielka po bjrvalem presidentovi Johnsonovi kdyl obdfiela kongresni medailii za to le se postarala aby ty parky a dalnice byly okralene temi divokjimi kvetinami a ted' je videt tolik krasnjrch barev viude a velice to okraglilo kolem cest obzvlaite kdyl kvetou ty modre kvetiny cili "Bluebonnets" a "Indianske prikrjrvky" (Indian blankets) a to je vl'dy hodne krasy. Ona u is to dela tolik let a tak byla odmenend za jeji starost a praci okrailit nag Texas. Zase ti Palestinci se srazili s Israelskjrm vojskem a zda se, 'le tomu nebude konec neb pofad maji Israelite velke nepfijemne nepokoje. Je to velmi ipatne pro ty co tam liji neb tolik lidi pfijde o iivot pH tech praekach a torn stfileni. Ten elovek jmenem Demjanjuk kterjr byl souzen v Israeli za to le behem Druhe valky posilal v Polsku pry 850 tisk 2iclfr do tech koncentraenich taboril a tarn byli usmrceni, tak byl souzen za to a uznan vinny a odsouzen k smrti obe genim. On to zapira ale mnozi 2ide byli v tech taborech a dobfe si na nej pamatuji a asi mu to nebude nic platne a neujde potrestani. Je to hrozne miti neco takoveho na svedomi a zaslouli bjrt potrestan. Tolik lidi bylo zabito a zbyteene a piece se to vie stalo, ie ano? Nag president lekl, 2e nyni budou lode americke davat pozor v tom priiplavu persianskjrm a jiti na pomoc tem lodem ktere budou napadene temi zlocinei tarn, ie tedy USA bude jaksi bjrt policistou aby se pfestalo cizi lode napadat 'a byl pokoj. Tak budeme yid& zda to pomfde. Dnes nam oznamovali, 'le ti elenove to OPEC olejove spoleenosti se zase nedohodli skrze snrieni vjrroby oleje a ted' maji lido starost, ie zase klesne cena oleje a bude to opet zle na viechny strany. Ja nevim, ie ui jednou neprijdou k rozumu kdy'l vedi i'e situace bude zase zla a obchod klesne vgude skrze to. Kaidjr chce p6rad jen hrabat penize a nedba jak to ilskodi v gem. Tak nevime co ted' budou delat aby to se zlepgilo. Ted' se pork/ mluvi o tom kterjr elovek jen1 beli na tifad presidenta to vyhraje a ul nekolik jich toho nechali ale ten t ernoch Jackson si asi mysli on to vyhraje ale mnozi nechti aby on to vyhral nebot' by to bylo zle pro biljr lid, on by chtel pomoci jen Cernochitm a vie by jim dovolil, a to by bylo gpatne celkove. Mysli se le to asi bude mezi Bushem a tim Dukakisem a moina by to bylo dobre pro nas. Bude to jiste hodne rugne ai budou volby na podzim, ie ano? Minuljr tjrden jedna mlada iena ktera mela miti dite za dva mesice v obchodekupovala a tam ji jeden dareba prepadl a asi chtel jeji pennenku a tak ji podfezal na krku a ona padla a museli lekafi ji ogetfit ale bylo to vie marne nebot' zemfela a pak chteli zachranit dite ktere viak za hodinu po narozeni zemrelo tei a dnes ma bjrt poiffeb a dite pry bude dano do truhly se svou maminkou. Je to jiste strand vec, ze
ui ani v obchodech neni l'adnjr jistjr se livotem a dareba se hleda ale jestli jej najdou bude asi fella vec. Jeji peneienku nemohli najit a tak se mysli le skrze penize byla zabita. Kam ten svet speje, ie ano? Dostali jsme trochu degte a to jiste bylo potfeba neb bylo ui hodne sucho a ui kaldjr nafikal, le to co nasazeli, vfibec nic neroste skrze to. Dnes to vyhlfii, ie bude priet zase trochu tak uvidime zda se to vypini. Doufame, ten Polka festival v Ennis se pane vydafi a nebude jim priet na ty dni. je to 221et co trva ta pekna zabava tam a pfejeme jim v gechno dobre. —SPJST-
fad e. 47, Seaton
SPJST
Na g e schuze byla zahajena pfedsedou Jerry Pechalem ye 2 hodiny v nedeli 1. kvetna. Po slibu vefnosti vlajce jsme meli tichou vzpominku pro Cleny, ktefi zemfeli v dubnu sestra Mary Kohutek a bratr William Bartek. Nosiei vlajek byli Amy Kohutek a Tommy Gibson. Nag pfedseda &lo yal vgem, kteri poslali karty kdyi byl v nemocnici a Calvin a Dolores Skrabanek za jejich pomoc. Pfejeme v gem aby se brzo uzdravili. Vgichni utednici byli pfitomni. Tajemnice Dolores Skrabankova pfeeetla protokol z minule schfrze, kterjr byl pak Cleny pfijat tak, jak byl eten. Korespondence jsme meli dekovnou kartu od rodiny zesnule sestry Mary Kohutek, za kvetiny. Zpravy tifedniku ktere byly dobre, byly podane, takta i zpravy vjrboril. Za dozorei vjrbor podal zpravu bratr Wallace Jel. Na listku nemocnjrch jsou Alfred Klusatek, Jerry Pechal, Ruben Mikeska a Della Mareg . Doufame, se brzy uzdravite. Ve schuzi bylo 85 Menu a 11 navitevniku -- Anne Balusek, Gertrude Kahlig, Tom Bowles, Bob Carper, Ella Bedfich, Marvin Hoff, Leonard Mikeska, Dorothy Mikeska, Warren Callan, Willie Hegar, Carol Pechal, Freddie Schroeder a Mary ikeznieek. Pfijthe zase. Noire eleny jsme ptijali Jared Lee Zavodnjr , Ryan Louis Zavodnjr , Paula Embrey, Randy Lee Embrey, Katie Elaine Faris a Mitchell Bruce Sodek. Vitame vas do fadu C. 47, Seaton. Narozeniny budou slavit v kvetnu Patsy Koslovskjr, C.J. Wilde, Bertha Capps, Lillie Mikulai, Mary Vaieek, Torn Bowles, Ralph Kohutek, Ann Hejl a Henry Marei. Pfejeme vam "vesele narozeniny!" Vjrroei stiatku budou slavit Tom a Margaret Gibson (22. kvetna, 17 roku). Gratulejeme vam! Vedouci mlacleie Patsy Koslovskjr podala dobrou zpravu. Mela 33 Near, 6 navitevnikil a 5 dospeljrch. Deti budou mit "Family Outing" tento mesic. Dvefni Ceny dostali Julia Vitek a Jerry Chupik. Bratr Leonard Mikeska, tajemnik-pokladniik SPJST, promluvil a fidil jak jsme meli uznani pro eleny 50-rokfi. Tito dostali odznaky za
50-lete elenstvi -- Betty Bowles, Lessie Callan (Austin, Texas), Theresa Carper (Dallas), Lillina Evelyn Dornhoefer, Louis C. Schneider (Pasadena), Adeline Kohutek, Lillian A. Hoff a Henry Mare g . Ktefi nemohli bjit pfitomni a dostali odznaky za 50-let jsou Clara Anna Junek, Albert J. Mikeska, Binnie Orsag, John Schneider, Bettie Sefeik, Julie Spencer a Doris Mae Zabeik. Gratulejeme vam vgem. Nage schirze bude 3. eervna v patek veeer 7:30 Budeme mit nai piknik 5. eervna, kadjr je zvan. Po schuzi jsme meli dobrou svaeinku. Dekujeme tern co donesli dorty a salaty a Judy Pechalove za krasnjr , dobrjr a velikjr dort (pro eleny 50-let). Se sesterskjrm pozdravem, Della Mareiova, Ceska dopisovatelka.
Sance pro tfi miliony Podle statistickjrch odhadii se v Ceskoslovensku narodi do roku 2000 asi tfi miliony deti. Nekufacke prostfedi, ye kterem by mely vyrfistat, je pfedevgim ianci pro ne, pro jejich zdravi, ale i ganci pro ty, ktefi se takove prostfedi pokusi vytvofit. Heslo Sance pro tfi miliony je mottem iiroce celospoleeensky koncipovane kampane zahrnujici boj s kufackjrm zlozvykem. Pfichazi s ni Ustav zdravotni vjrchovy v Praze jako se soueasti dlouhodobeho zdravotne vjrchovneho programu Denne new pro zdravi. Zatitu nad touto kampani pfevzala Vedecka rada ministerstva socialisticke zdravotnictvi republiky. Protikufacka kampari fiance pro tfi miliony zaeala 1. ledna 1988. V prvnim pololeti bude kulminovat 7. dubna (Svetovy den zdravi) a 1. eervna u prilelitosti Mezinarodniho dne (led. V soueasne dobe kouti v CSSR asi polovina mu'lfr a tfetina ten. Dosavadni male tispechy v boji s timto zlozvykem spoeivaji v tom, 'le neni veden vgemi potfebnjmii prostfedky. Proto Ustav zdravotni vjrchovy v Praze vydal ke kampani fadu tigtenjrch materiahl, mezi nimi'i jsou i letaky se ikolou odvykani koufeni, specialni letak o koufeni ureenji divkam a materialy ureene &tem a gkolni Soueasti giroke protikufacke kampane bude take sociologickjr prilzkum, jeho vjrsledky se stanou podkladem pro dal g i vjrchovne pirsobeni na celou eeskoslovenskou spoleenost. (kat)
Ceske
Pfevodovky do italie Zavod TOS Kufim ye Znojme (Znojmo) na jiinf Morave je monopolnim vjr robcem pfevodovjr ch aktini -variatorfr, ureenjrch do nejrfanejiich zafizeni v energetickem, textilnim a potravinalskem prirmyslu, zemedelstvi i hutnictvi. Dodavaji se 400 domacim odberatelfrm a exportuji se do 15 zemi. Poeatkem roku 1988 dokoneili pracovnici zavodu prvnich 100 kusa pfevodovek pro italskeho zakaznika.
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Saturday, May 21-Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 28-Still Southern Saturday, June 4-Billy Roy & Heart of the Night Friday, June 10-Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 11-Dallas Saturday, June 18- Cherokee. Rose Saturday, June 25-Still Southern Sunday, June 26-Hosting District Ill YAD
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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY
LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, May 14-The Ritchie Bros. & The Texas Liberty Band
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LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, May 13-Social Night Sunday, May 15-Kruger Reunion Friday, May 20-Social Night Friday, May 27-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:45 p.m. Sunday, May 29-Lander's Reunion Friday, June 3-Lodge 6 Meeting, 8 p.m. Saturday, June 4-Mynar-Neckar Reunion Sunday, June 5-Salvage Reunion Friday, June 10-Social Night Saturday, June 11-Wedding Sunday, June 12-Henning Reunion Friday, June 17-Social Night Saturday, June 18-Krizan Reunion Friday, June 24-Farmer's Co-op Ginners of Malone Supper/Meeting Saturday, June 25-Holacka's Reunion Sunday, June 26-Geltneier-Schronk Reunion
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LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Saturday, May 14-Snook Fest at City Park; Fun Run, 8 a.m.; Parade, 10 a.m.; BBQ Chicken, 12 Noon; Dance at SPJST Hall, 7-11 p.m.
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LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, May 14-Open Saturday, May 21- Texas, Unlimited Saturday, May 28-People's Choice Saturday, June 4-Private Sunday, June 5-Private Saturday, June 11-Debonaires Sunday, June 12- Private Saturday, June 18-Texas Unlimited Saturday, June 25-People's Choice Sunday, Aug. 7-Hosting District I YAD
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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Wednesday, May 11-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4-Buckholts School Reunion Friday, Aug. 5-Dance in honor of Buckholts Cotton Festival (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.; Club Dance every 2nd Sunday, 6 to 10)
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LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Sunday, June 5-Lodge Meeting and 50-year pins will be awarded to Recipients with a reception
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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, May 14-Harold Strand (P&W), 8:30-12:30 Saturday, May 21-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, May 22-Vrazels, 4-8 Sunday, May 29-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots vs. Bobby Jones, 3-8; $5 per person Saturday, June 4-People's Choice, 9-1 Sunday, June 12-Tuba Dan & Polka Landers of Wisconsin (P/W), 4-8 Friday, June 17-Debonaires, 8-12 Saturday, June 18-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, June 26-Central Texas Sounds, 4-8 (Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30)
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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, May 14-Private Afternoon Only Friday, May 20-Youth Club will have a Charburger Supper (with all the trimmings), 6 p.m.; also Cake Walk, Domino Tournament, Sponge Throw; $2 cost; Public Invited. Saturday, May 21-Firecreek Sunday, May 22-Stepan's Reunion Saturday, May 28-Williams-Drake Wedding; music by Sterling Country Saturday, June 4-Holtkamp & Holtkamp Brothers' 25th Anniversary; music by The Gentries Sunday, June 5-Green's Reunion Tuesday, June 7-Regular Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11-Private Monday, June 13-Board Meeting (Bingo every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lie. #1-74-0875354-3)
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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, May 14-Scurry-Rosser Prom Saturday, May 21-Lone Star Czechs (P/W & C/W) Saturday, May 28-Country Noblemen (C/W) (For reservations call (214) 875-2300)
(Lodge monthly meeting every second Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.)
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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, July 10-Hosting District II YAD (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.)
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LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, May 11-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Citizens National Bank Sunday, June 12 -Lodge 32 Czech Fest at Victoria Community Center Sunday, July 31-Hosting District VI YAD
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LODGE NO. 33, BLEIBLERVILLE Sunday, May 15-Annual Fish Fry at SPJST Hall on FM 2502, Bleiblerville; Fish sold to go, 9-11 a.m.; Meal served, 11:30 a.m. for $5.25/Adult, $2.75/Child (for all you can eat); also plenty pastries/refreshments will be available; Dance with music by Old Blue Czechs *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, May 14- Cherokee Rose Saturday, May 21-Tim Riley/Country Chance Saturday, May 28-First Class Saturday, June 4-First Class Saturday, June 11-Cherokee Rose Sunday, June 12-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting, 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 18-Tim Riley/Country Chance Saturday, June 25-Billy Roy/Heart of Night (Lodge Meetings 2nd Sunday at 3 p.m.; Youth Meetings 2nd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.)
LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Saturday, June 4-Majek Orchestra, (9-12:30 Sunday, July 31-Majek Orchestra, 4-8 (Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited) (Meetings are held on 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m., unless notified otherwise) LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, May 14-SUPER BINGO, 7 p.m. (Bingo Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lie. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, May 21-Softball Benefit Dance; Czech Harvesters *** LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Friday, May 13-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.
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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Wednesday, May 11-Birthday Sisters' Meeting/Luncheon/Games Friday, May 13-Texas Brew (True (C/W) • Saturday, May 14-Nick Navarro-Big Band Music ($17/Couple); Dress Code Monday, May 16-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21-The Red Ravens (Polka & C/W) Monday, May 23-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28-Central Texas Sounds (Polka & C/W) Wednesday, June 1-Birthday Club Party/Lunch Saturday, June 4-Eddie Ray & The Polka Dots (Polka & C/W) Sunday, June 5-Lodge 88 Homecoming With A *** Splash--Something for Everyone! BBQ Dinner, LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN 11:30-3:00; Members FREE; Guests $4.50 for Saturday, May 21-Dance - Vrazel's Polka lodge plate, $3 for mini-plate; Bingo, 2-4; SwimmBand, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. ing Pool Open, 1-8; Music by Lee Roy Rybak: Sunday, June 5-Meeting, 2 p.m.; Fun Day, 3 Gazebo, 12-4; Free Dance, 5-9 p.m. with Potluck, 6 p.m. at Lodge Home Wednesday, June 8-Birthday Club Meeting/Lun*** ch/Games LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Friday, June 10-Texas Brew (C/W) Monday, May 16-Regular Monthly Meeting Saturday, June 11-Al Pierson, Big Band USA; Saturday, May 21-Donna Irwin Wedding $20/Couple; Dress Code Saturday, May 28-Teachers' Dance Monday, June 13-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 3-Club Dance Satuday, June 18-Lee Roy Rybak's Swinging OrSaturday, June 18-Private Party chestra (Polka Time) Saturday, June 25-Sherry Keith Wedding Saturday, June 25-Nick Navarro, Big Band (Bingo every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Bingo Music; $17/Couple; Dress Code License No. 3000-72-8240-0) ***
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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, May 15-North Texas Polonia; music by Czech Mates, 4 to 8 Saturday, July 9-Lodge Dance, 8:30 to 12:30; music by Jodie Mikula (For reservations call 624-1361. Tuesday nights: Tarok and Games *** played 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the Month) LODGE NO. 47, SEATON (Every Friday night: 9:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. Satudray, May 14-James and Mary Roberts' --Ballroom Dancing; Dress Code, $7/person 25th Anniversary; music by Vrazels --Reservations: 624-1361) (Tuesday nights, Tarok Monday, May 16-Trustees' Meeting, 7:30 p.m. and games played at lodge, 7 p.m.) *** Friday, May 20-Family Night, 7 p.m. LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS/ATHLETIC Saturday, May 21-Eddie Ray & the Polka Dots CENTER Sattirday, May 28-Donnie Wavra & The HiLiters Saturday, May 14-Allan Reeves, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, June 4-No Dance (Work Day after 4 (B/R) p.m. until ??) Saturday, May 21-Harold Strand, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, June 5-Annual Lodge Picnic (85 years (P/W) of existence) and 25th Anniersary of Lodge Saturday, May 28-Charlie Patterson, 8:30-12:30 Bldg.; serving BBQ plates, 11:30 a.m.; also (B/R) Hamburger & BBQ on the Buns; Sweet Booth, Sunday, June 5-Chuck Arlington 5-Piece Combo Games for all ages; Auction and free Musical (B/R), 3-6 Entertainment Saturday, June 11-Jack Melick, 8:30-12:30 (B/R) Saturday, June 11-Wilde-Sulak Wedding; Jerry Saturday, June 18-Eddie Ray & His Polka Dots, Haisler & The Melody Five 8:30-12:30 (P/W) Saturday, June 18-Lee Roy Matocha Saturday, June 25-Allan Reeves, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, June 25-Tony Janak & The Blue (B/R) *** Diamonds *** LODGE NO. 135, SOKOL ENNIS (Gymnastic Center, Hwy. 34 East) LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (Happy Hour on Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Game Sunday, July 24-Trojacek Reunion; Registration, 11; dinner, 12:30; bring enough food for Social, 3rd Friday Night of each Month) your Family; Admission, $5 *** *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, May 13-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 2 *** p.m; Members bring sweets *** LODGE NO. 156, BAYTOWN Wednesday, June 29-Lodge Quarterly Meeting LODGE NO. 66, WACO at Ben and Ellen Pyle's home *** Friday, May 13-Cherokee Rose LODGE 161, LA PARITA Saturday, May 14-Billy Roy & Heart of the Sunday, June 12-Lodge Meeting at Gateway's, Night Sunday, May 15-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Pleasanton, 11:30 a.m. *** Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m.; also fried chicken LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA dinner will be served and Members are asked to bring desserts; Mothers/Fathers will be honored Saturday, May 14-Texas Brew (C/W) LODGE NO. 42, BROOKSHIRE Sunday, May 22-Special called Meeting to consider mergering with Lodge No. 176 at VFW Hall, Avenue "D" - North, Katy, Texas in Room 2, from 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday, May 20-Frank C. lncapera - "My Galveston Band" Saturday, May 21- Nashville Express (C/W) Saturday, May 28-South Texas Bohemian Cowboys (C/W) Saturday, June 4-Texas Brew (C,'W) Saturday, June 11-Snider Brothers (C/W) Saturday, June 18-Original River Road Boys, (C/W) Saturday, June 25-The Good Bad & Ugly (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 p.m.; Regular Meeting on the 4th Wednesday of each Month, 7:30 p.m; Friday night -dances, 8:30-12:30; Saturday night dances, 9-1) *** LODGE NO. 176, HOUSTON NORTHWEST Sunday, May 22-Special called meeting for merging with Lodge 42 at VFW Hall in Room 2 on Avenue "D", Katy, Texas from 3 to 8 p.m.
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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, May 14-Firecreek Saturday, May 21-Hickory Creek Saturday, May 28-Jerry Haisler Saturday, June 4-Debonaires Saturday, June 11-Gentries Saturday, June 18-No Dance Saturday, June 25-Firecreek (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.) (Board of Trustees' meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002)
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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Friday, May 13-Regular Meeting, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 14-Wind River Friday, May 20-Dance, 8 p.m. w/Country Showcase Saturday, May 21-Wind River Friday, May 27-Dance, 8 p.m. w/Country Showcase Saturday, May 28-Noonday Express ***75 . LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Thursday, May 12-Lodge Meeting and Cold Cuts to be served LODGE NO. 180 BURLESON Saturday, May 14-New South Saturday, May 21-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, May 28:Treadin' Water Saturday, June 4-Country Junction Saturday, June 11-New South Saturday, June 18. Rambin' Rhythm Saturday, June 25-Treadin' Water (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Trustees' Meeting, 6:30 p.m. and Lodge Meeting every 3rd Tuesday of the Month, 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES Saturday, May 14-The Country Eagles (C/W) Saturday, June 25-THE LAST CALL (C/W) Saturday, July 16-The Henry Rejceks (Bingo every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. 17516910506-41002) (For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez (264-9691, or Pat Still (265-5618) ***
LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Friday, May 20-Jack Green Big Star, 8-12 _ Sunday, May 22-Central Texas Sounds (Formerly The Ellinger Combo), 4-8 (Polka Band) (Regular Monthly Meeting on the 2nd Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Bingo Games every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar ()len; License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002) ***
LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, May 13-Debonaires Saturday, May 14-Leather & Lace Friday, May 20-Texas Fever Saturday, May 21-People's Choice Thursday, May 26-MACK ABERNATHY-RECORD RELEASE PARTY Friday, May 27-Mack Abernathy Saturday, May 28-Debonaires Friday, June 3-People's Choice Saturday, June 4-Private Party Friday, June 10-Debonaires Saturday, June 11-Leather & Lace Friday, June 17-Texas Fever Saturday, June 18-Mack Abernathy Sunday, June 19-City of Weir - Dance Friday, June 24-People's Choice Saturday, June 25-Debonaires (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.) (Small private party room available; contact Albert Lange, 255-8157) ***
LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Dances: Saturday, 9 p.m. to I a.m.; Bingo -Sunday, 2 p.m. and Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Lie. #1-74-19602 08-5; Kitchen/Bar open at all Functions; Lodge Meetings, 3rd Monday, 7:30 p.m.)
16/VESTNiK—Wednesday, May 11, 1988
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