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BROTHERHOOD HUMANITY BENEVOLENCE Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FEBRUARY 15, 1989 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 77 NUMBER 7

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1988 State Winner Fraternalist Of The Year Award

1988 Fraternalists Of The Year

Timothy S. i‘ost,,,I. Houston, Texas Lodge No. 88, Houston

Frank E. Heji, Jr. Lodge 47, Seaton

Henry Vitek Lodge 20, Granger

Anna Johnson Lodge 154, Fort Worth

John Paprskar Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas

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Rita J. Vanek Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje

Emil Havlak Lodge 49, Rowena

Helen Filipp Lodge 139, Danbury

Charlie Matcek Lodge 81, Needville

Diana Pelzel Lodge 160, San Angelo

Albert Lupik Lodge 28, East Bernard

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Thought for the Day "If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts; but if will consent to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties."

Francis Bacon

*** of the first 1989 Supreme Lodge meeting are in this issue and all of you are encouraged to read them carefully because they are rather complete. The district meetings of the seven districts are listed in the Bulletin Board (six of them) and are in the near future and members may wish to ask the Supreme Lodge representatives and your district directors present at those meetings any questions to clarify anything you wish; remember, it is continually stressed that this is our Society and belongs to MINUTES

all of us! ***

When your Editor attended the Supreme Lodge's quarterly meeting in January, he stated that although he had been making the trips to the publisher for the last eight years at his own expense, plus paying for all telephone bills and furnishing office space, he felt he was going to send vouchers for 30 cents a mile for the trips (to the publisher) at Hillsboro which would amount to $12.00 a trip and he felt he should be reimbursed for the telephone calls made for the Society and he would submit the telephone bills to Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska and discussed it with Brother Mikeska whether he preferred vouchers every month or every two months.

The meeting adjourned and you can see what happened Wednesday morning in the minutes; your editor felt it was settled, but surprised, it was discussed and six voted not to pay this editor, five voted for and the Board Chairman abstained. This must have been a monumental decision to make.

This really reveals how closely some in our Supreme Lodge Body adhere to our Delegates' Decisions and Proceedings of our Conventions which read: Recommendations Of The Finance Committee as Adopted By The Convention (on page 57):

OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Officers, Directors, Editor, Members on Standing Committees, and other authorized personnel using a personal car for the use of Society work, and are authorized personnel to travel for the Society, be paid 30 cents per mile. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. 2. Officers, Directors, Editor, Members on Standing Committees, and other authorized personnel doing work for the Society, be paid the actual cost of meals, not to exceed $22.00 per day, plus lodges expenses.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. It states the same in 1984 Convention Proceedings on page 74 and 1980 Convention Proceedings on page 92 (with different mileage allowance). This writer understands the discussion was that he could be paid for moving: By - law Article 36(b)

page 30, both 1984 and 1988 By - laws, but not for mileage to the publisher.

We wonder-aren't the Adopted Recommendations clear enough? Are these trips to Hillsboro to Hill County Press, Inc. "pleasure trips?" What if the Editor was at the Home Office and traveled 75 miles one way or 150 miles round - trip on one of the nine Society's autos or got paid 30 cents a mile; would that be more sensible and would that be Society - business trips?

Your Editor is amazed at this double - standard -- this is a joke -- a 59 million - dollar corporation and some of the Supreme Lodge Board cannot see paying a $12.00 a week bill, yet our three State Field Representatives are furnished autos, six more are at Supreme Lodge and directors are paid for their trips. That vote poses a serious question -- suppose there was a serious matter (with much more money involved) and six voted yes and six voted no; how would the vote be resolved?

Speaking of "pleasure trips," the minutes reveal that the SL Vice President reported that 88 individuals have applied for the cruise in the Caribbean for sales representatives and only 74 spaces are available, therefore, 14 will go to Nevada. This writer understands there are 25 top sales representatives with spouses eligible and we would like to extend our congratulations to them for their hard work for our Society. The original amount is 50; the President and Vice President properly should go and probably some SPJST Supreme Lodge personnel deserve to go, however, the 38 additional pose a question.

Since this is our Society, this Editor feels that the names of the additional members going and by what authority should be published in the Vestnik; surely we, the membership, wish and are entitled to know. This Editor is waiting to print and publish the same. ***

Getting to bed at a decent hour may be only a dream when you are cramming for mid - terms or struggling to meet a deadline. But sleeping late the next morning to "catch up" will not work. No matter how late you get to sleep, it is better to rise at your normal time, says a doctor from one of the Medical Sleep Disorders Centers.

Your body accustoms itself to a natural circadian rhythm of sleep and waking. During the last few hours of your normal sleep cycle, your body temperature hits its lowest point, and that is when sleep is deepest and most restful. Disrupting that cycle by sleeping in late or rising at dawn means you will feel less rested and alert. ***

The cost of, stamps has been rising, but electronic mail is getting cheaper.

Lower technology costs and greater competition are reducing the cost 01 sending messages by computer. MCI Mail overhauled its prices and services, cutting the cost of the average message to 75 cents from $1. It also began offering a payment option that allows users to send 40 messages per month for a $10 monthly fee, a saving of up to 75 percent over standard prices. A dozen or so e - mail systems let members exchange messages over telephone lines by computer. Members can also pay to send messages through the system to non - members by telex or facsimile. Prices vary widely, depending on the equipment used and the time of day. * *

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1988 raternalists Of The Year ...... ...continued from front page

Ira N :S%"#'2 Ever Lodge 66, Waco

Annimae Merta Lodge 30, Talton

William J. Mares Lodge 133, San Antonio

Gladys Nelson Lodge 187, Round Rock

From The President's Office

No Photo Available G.M. [Bud] Petty Lodge 17, New Tabor

Fraternalist Of The Year, 1988 No Photo Available Oscar T. Wine Lodge 186, Caldwell

Norman Kneschk Lodge 183, Arlington

Dear Members: From your lodges across the state, you have selected one from among ourselves who stands out in the field of service of mankind, brotherhood and fraternalism.

We are very happy to share these

candidates from your lodges with all of our members.

Mr. Tim Kostom of Lodge No. 88 Houston, was selected as State Fraternalist of the Year 1988. Mr. Kostom will be presented the award at the Officers' Workshop, to be held February 25, 1989.

It is our pleasure to offer our highest commendations and our congratulations to each and everyone of these 'winners' from your lodges.

Fraternally, Howard Leshikar President —SP JST —

The

SPJST MONT 1LY INSURANCE REPORT 1/31/89 * TOP SALES REPRESENTATIVES * District I — DONNIE VICTORICK District II — LADIS NAVRATIL District III — LAWRENCE LAZNOVSKY District IV -- MARTHA BROZ MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

* ACCORDING TO EARNED PREMIUMS * District V — EVELYN MIKESKA District VI — JAMES BACAK District VII — MONTA FOSTER District IX — HOME OFFICE YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

APPS. INS. WRITTEN INS. ISSUED 15 32

TOTAL-

$288,220.00 888,000.00 1,199,000.00 415,000.00 1,380,690.00 485,000.00 310,000.00 42,000.00

$126,000.00 666,000.00 935,000.00 35,000.00 953,370.00 205,000.00 175,000.00 35,000.00

$5,007,910.00

BERNARD M. GEBALA VICE PRESIDENT

APPS. INS. WRITTEN INS. ISSUED $288,220.00 888,000.00 1,199,000.00 415,000.00 1,380,690.00 485,000.00 310,000.00 42,000.00

$126,000.00 666,000.00 935,000.00 35,000.00 953,370.00 205,000.00 175,000.00 35,000.00

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 15, 1989

Minutes Of The First Regular Quarterly Meeting Of The Supreme Lodge SPJST Held January 9-11, 1989 At The Home Office In Temple The meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. with all Supreme Lodge members present: Howard B. Leshikar, Pres.

Bernard M. Gebala, Vice Pres.

Leonard D. Mikeska, Sec. - Treas.

Jerry Mikulas, Fin. Sec. Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Andrew Vavra - I Willie E. Kohutek - II Cyril! Pokladnik - III, Chairman of the Board Stanley Broz - IV Louis Hanus - V Matt S. Vanek - VI, Vice Chairman of the Board Thelma Hrncir - VII Past Director Jerry Prochazka (District V) was present to participate in the audit of the books.

Audit assignments were made and recess was taken until 1 p.m. to allow time to complete the audit.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN - VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD -Chairman of the Board Pokladnik turned over the chair to President Leshikar to conduct the election of the Chairman of the Board and Vice Chairman of the Board.

The floor was open for nominations.

Director Broz nominated Director Pokladnik. After allowing time and calling for other nominations, Director Hanus moved that the nominations close and Director Pokladnik be elected by acclamation. Director Hrncir seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik thanked the Board members for electing him to the position and he pledged that he would respect the title in his travels as he represents the SPJST. The floor was open for nominations for Vice Chairman of the Board.

Director Hanus nominated Director Vanek. Time was allowed for other nominations after which Director Kohutek moved that nominations cease and Director Vanek be elected b) acclamation. The motion carriec unanimously and Director Vanek was elected Vice Chairman of the. Board.

Vice Chairman of the Board Vanek thanked the Board for electing him to the position.

The chair was returned to Chairman of the Board Pokladnik.

SUPREME LODGE COMMITTEES -- Consideration was given to the naming of new Supreme Lodge standing committees. There was discussion whether there was need to continue the committee structure. Vice President Gebala moved that we dispense with the Supreme Lodge committees (Fraternal Committee, Products Committee, Financial Planning Committee and Management Committee) but that we retain the privilege of naming special committees when needed. Director Vanek seconded. Vote revealed 11 voting in favor of the motion and Director Hrncir voting in opposition.

MINUTES -- The minutes of the October 3 - 4, 1988 Supreme Lodge

meeting were considered page - by page. There were no corrections and the minutes were approved as presented on motion by Director Broz, seconded by Director Vavra. Motion carried unanimously.

The minutes of a Special Meeting of the Supreme Lodge held December 2, 1988 were considered. There were no corrections and the minutes were approved as presented on motion by Director Vanek, seconded by Director Kohutek. Motion carried unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS: PRESIDENT LESHIKAR'S OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR -Consideration was given to selecting a State Fraternalist of the Year from nominations submitted by various local lodges. Each member of the Supreme Lodge was given a copy of nomination applications submitted so they could review them individually to insure fairness to all nominees, no discussion was held and each Supreme Lodge member voted based on his/her review of the nomination forms. The five finalists selected were: Tim Kostom, Frank E. Hejl, Jr., Bessie Petr, Henry E. Vitek and Rita Vanek.

REPORTS - The Supreme Lodge officers' reports were acknowledged on motion by Director Hrncir, seconded by Director Vavra and carried unanimously. The reports will be placed of record in Exhibits Volume 8.

Selection was then made from among the five finalists and the one receiving the most votes was Tim Kostom of District V, SPJST Lodge No. 88.

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

REFERENDUM OF DECEMBER 1988 -- The Supreme Lodge proceeded to open the ballots on the referendum conducted to secure an extension until October 16, 1989 for submitting a referendum on the matter of a SPJST Family Recreational Area.

The following Resolution was unanimously adopted on motion by Legal Advisor Kacir and seconded by Director Broz:

The presentation will be made at the upcoming Lodge Officers' Workshop on February 25, 1988.

RESOLUTION RESPECT The results of the ballot were: WHEREAS, the Supreme Lodge and the SPJST membership was saddened to learn of the death of Raymond A. Urbanovsky, past secretary of the Supreme Lodge SPJST; and,

WHEREAS, Brother Urbanovsky left surviving him to mourn his departure; his wife, Hattie; his daughter, Dorothy Stiff; two granddaughters and one great grandson, a host of relatives, friends and neighbors, all of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and,

WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on December 27, 1988 of Brother Urbanovsky, who had worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served as Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary for the period from July 5, 1943 to December 31, 1960 and served as Supreme Lodge Secretary for the period from January 1, 1961 to December 31, 1972.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST meeting as a body in session on January 9, 1989 hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, who was respected by his associates and loved by his family and friends.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family as an humble expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication and one copy be spread .on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge SPJST.

For the Extension of Time -- 33,172; against the Extension of Time -- 1,420; six ballots were voided because they were unsigned or failed to vote.

The vote now gives the Supreme Lodge additional time to further study the FRA prior to submitting the Referendum on the matter.

The Supreme Lodge deliberated on setting an agenda for future study on the FRA. After lengthy discussion, Secretary Treasurer Mikeska moved that President Leshikar, with the assistance of the other Supreme Lodge officers, get detailed figures and information on the leasing of a facility. He additionally moved that authority be granted to proceed with detailed study of the family recreational facilities of other organizations including travel authorization for up to two additional Supreme Lodge members. Director Kohutek seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM -Report was made that a total of 140 applications were received for scholarships.

GENEALOGY RESEARCH -- Report was made that the research papers of Genealogist Albert Blaha were cataloged. Genealogy computer classes were held to train personnel to operate the system recently acquired.

STATE BOARD OF INSURANCE -Report was heard that at a meeting on November 21, 1988, six fraternal societies met on the matter of licensing of fraternal sales representatives and the Texas Commissioner of Insurance withdrew his proposal for the licensing of fraternal sales representatives. • It was reported that the commissioner asked that the fraternals select representatives to meet with him periodically for informative purposes.

The cooperative effort of fraternals was credited with a good portion of the

success in getting the insurance department to not sponsor the licensing as a part of its package of legislation at this session of the legislature.

CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS AND BY - LAW BOOKLETS -Report was made that the Convention Proceedings and By - Laws have been mailed to delegates and lodges.

NATIONAL FRATERNAL CONGRESS OF AMERICA -- There was discussion about information received from the Chairman of the NFCA Law Committee on the IRS study and the seven largest fraternal societies.

CALENDAR -- President Leshikar reported on mailing of the 1989 SPJST Calendar. The decision on content of 1990 calendar will be placed on the agenda for the April Supreme Lodge meeting.

CZECH LANGUAGE TAPE -- The first Czech language tape being produced for the SPJST was reported to be complete for review of the Supreme Lodge. Suggestions were heard on ideas that can be incorporated into the second tape planned for later production.

There was a question on whether or not to copyright the language tape.

Director Hrncir indicated she thought the tape should be copyrighted to assure that the SPJST get credit for funding this worthwhile project. After discussion, Director Broz moved and Director Vavra seconded that the SPJST encourage copying of the tape provided that credit is given to the SPJST. Vote revealed 11 voting in favor of the motion and Director Hrncir voting in opposition.

CZECH LANGUAGE ALLOCATION -- There was discussion centered on the permissible use of the Czech language allocation funds. It was decided on motion by Financial Secretary Mikulas, seconded

by Director Vanek that we require that the funds be specifically used to further the Czech language and culture and not be used for travel. The motion carried unanimously.

Recess for the day was taken at 5:36 p.m. until 8:40 a.m. January 10, 1989.

FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES -President Leshikar reported on plans to begin training fraternal activity coordinators (FACs) on the district and local level. Guide booklets are being distributed and training sessions will be set up. The goal is to get members and lodges more involved in fraternal and charitable activities.

TECHNICAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS -- In response to requests from the Board, information was given on the possibility of awarding some of our scholarships to students entering technical schools.

There was discussion about the special problems of the selection process and administering a technical scholarship program.

Legal Advisor Kacir moved that information be sought on comparable costs of various technical school programs with other college and university programs. Information on course duration relative costs, selection criteria information should also be secured. Vice President Gebala

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prepared proposals to assist our part time sales representatives.

LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP -Report was made on plans for the workshop set for February 25, 1989 to be held at the SPJST Lodge No. 47 facility. Mileage will be authorized for one car per lodge. The time is set for 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. President Leshikar is in charge of this project.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE CONTRACT -Information was given on our computer equipment maintenance contracts which currently cost $468.97 monthly.

CHARITABLE PROJECT -- The Battleship of Texas restoration and other projects were considered as short term Society projects.

After discussion, a motion was unanimously adopted to set up a charitable fund drive for the SPJST in support of the Czech Educational Fund of Texas Czech Chair project for a period of six months. The Supreme Lodge will provide matching funds of up to $2,500. The motion included authorization to simultaneously offer as an alternative the Battleship of Texas restoration project also on a matching funds basis with a $2,500 limitation. A goal of $.10 per member was set. The motion was made by Director Hanus, seconded by Vice President Gebala, and it carried unanimously.

VICE PRESIDENT GEBALA'S OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: SALES INCENTIVE TRIP -- Vice President Gebala reported that there are 88 eligible to go on the cruise and only 74 spaces available on the cruise ship. Consideration was given to some method of solving the problem caused by not being able to book enough spaces.

After due consideration, it was decided that Vice President Gebala be authorized to work out the details and selection process for an alternate trip to Nevada for those 14 who cannot be booked on the cruise. The motion was made by Director Hrncir, seconded by President Leshikar, and it carried.

PLANS OF INSURANCE -- Vice President Gebala reported that a modified life plan is being designed by our actuary for filing with the State Board of Insurance and the new term plan rates are now ready for production and distribution as soon as the plan is approved.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE CLASS SCHEDULES FOR 1989 -- Three hour sales' training sessions are being scheduled for spring and fall. The schedule of all classes will be announced to allow sales representatives sufficient time to plan to attend the most convenient class.

REINSURANCE RATES -Consideration was given to a new proposal on reinsurance rates on Universal Life.

STATE FIELD PERSONNEL -Fourth quarter bonuses were approved to state field personnel on motion unanimously adopted. The motion was

by Director Broz and seconded by Director Vanek.

SALES LITERATURE -- Report was made that five new handouts and mailers are being developed for the SPJST by the sales' consulting firm of Ballew and Company.

INSURANCE PRODUCT PROPOSALS -- Information was given on the progress of computer

SALES SEMINARS -- Vice President Gebala reported on sales seminars and stated he attended all of the seminars with the exception of one he missed due to illness. Awards to sales representatives will be presented at spring district meetings.

Recess for lunch was taken from 12:10 p.m. until 1:30 p.m.

SECRETARY - TREASURER MIKESKA'S OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: REAL ESTATE OWNED AND SOLD: REO NO. 163, SPJST LODGE NO. 178 LONGVIEW PROPERTY -- The property was contracted to the lodge the previous year under a special arrangement with an option to purchase. Report was made that the terms of option to purchase had not been met and expired on December 31, 1988. The Supreme Lodge deliberated the matter of listing the property for sale and the sale price, and considered possible creative means of handling the property.

After discussion Director Pokladnik moved and Legal Advisor Kacir seconded that the property be listed for sale for $325,000. The motion carried unanimously.

Editor Sefcik arrived to visit the meeting.

REO NO. 164, residence in Burleson County, Texas. Report was made on efforts to sell the property. The listing price was lowered to $17,000 on motion unanimously adopted,made by Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska, seconded by Director Vavra.

REO NO. 167, residence in Runnels County, Texas. Report was made on sale of the property. The book value at time of sale was $17,803.08 and net on the sale after expenses and closing costs was $3,948.45. Sale of the property was ratified on motion by Director Broz, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

REO NO. 170, residence in Ennis, Ellis County, Texas. Report was made on foundation repairs and fixing up the property to first - class condition. The cost of the repairs was ratified on motion by Director Kohutek and seconded by Director Hrncir. Motion carried unanimously. The property is listed for $132,500.

HOME OFFICE CARPET AND REDECORATING -- The replacement of carpet, repainting, repairs and redecorating project was near completion. Due to additional repairs and painting, the cost approved by the Supreme Lodge officers exceeded the initial estimate by less than $1,700.

The need for the additional expenditure was approved on motion

by Director Vavra and seconded by Director Hrncir. Motion carried unanimously.

Authorization was granted to the Supreme Lodge officers to make decisions on expenditures needed to finish the redecorating project. The motion delegating authority to the Supreme Lodge officers was made by Director Hrncir, seconded by Director Broz and it carried unanimously. .

IRS AUDIT -- Information was given that notification had been received that the IRS has closed out the matter concerning the IRS position that loan application fees constituted unrelated income. Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska reported that the IRS has accepted the Society's reports and is thus closing out the matter with no tax due to the SPJST. -REFERENDUM BALLOTS Authorization was granted to destroy the referendum ballots tabulated the previous day. The motion was by President Leshikar, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir and carried unanimously.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY MIKULAS' OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: DIRECT BILLING OF LODGES -Report was made that 20 lodges were placed on direct bill status during 1988.

VESTNIK -- Information was given on the results of the recent survey of members receiving the Vestnik.

Approximately 2,000 cards were not returned which decreased the number of Vestniks mailed from 9,947 to 8,019.

Financial Secretary Mikulas stated that any of the subscribers dropped from the mailing list because their card was not returned could get their name back on the mailing list by contacting his department.

LEGAL ADVISOR KACIR'S OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: LEGAL WORK ON PENDING LOANS -- Information was given on problems encountered with title, etc. on loans pending. Detailed information was given on status of title work on loans in process.

LITIGATION, TAX SUITS AND FORECLOSURES -- Information was given on tax suits and foreclosures of properties securing mortgage loans.

BANKRUPTCIES -- Report was made on legal work involved in the handling of loans in cases where borrowers have declared bankruptcy.

DIRECTORS' OLD BUSINESS MATTERS: Director Vavra gave a detailed report on his activities during 1988. He stated that he traveled over 13,000 miles during the year in the course of conducting SPJST business.

Director Kohutek reported on his activities and reported on specific legislative liaison contacts he made.

Director Broz remarked on a director's responsibility to attend various functions. He commented on the increasing amounts of demands on a director due to growth of the SPJST. Director Hanus stated he was happy to be on the Board and spoke, of his efforts in behalf of the SPJST.

Director Vanek discussed the need for directors to be vigilant in appraising real estate and commented on problems another lender encountered in his area. He discussed his activities.

Director Hrncir reported that a lodge in her district requested that she bring up for consideration the possibility of having the Supreme Lodge collect lodge dues for the lodge. Financial Secretary Mikulas responded and discussed some of the problems he would face if the dues were collected by the Home Office. The request was considered.

After due deliberation, it was decided that it was impractical for the Supreme Lodge to collect lodge dues as specified

by Article 11 of the By - Laws. It was agreed that the Supreme Lodge would assist direct bill lodges in the collection of lodge dues by providing preaddressed labels to the local lodge for their mailing. The motion was made by Director Hrncir, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas and it carried unanimously.

Director Hrncir suggested that the Czech language tapes be adequately promoted and that consideration be given to preparation of appealing literature promoting the instructional language tapes.

Director Pokladnik commented that all of the Supreme Lodge members deserve credit for doing a fine job for the Society during 1988 and in past years. He complimented Editor Sefcik on his cooperation and the work he is doing for the Society.

Director Broz presented the directors' audit report and commented on audit of the books. He stated that the records were all found to be in order.

There was a detailed review of final figures on 1988 income and expenses and the financial statement for the year.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT: SYD Claudette Reese appeared before the Board and gave a summary of activities, meetings and functions attended.

SYD Reese reviewed the District Merit Point Scholarship, State King and Queen Scholarship, District and State Royalty, Scrapbook, and Youth Activity Points. She discussed state fund raising projects, a State Charity Project, and a Youth Club Incentive Program. Detailed information was also given on a proposal to offer candy sales to Youth Clubs as a potential fund raising project.

Editor Sefcik was given the opportunity to bring up any items needing consideration. He requested that he be reimbursed for mileage from West to Hillsboro for trips to the printer in Hillsboro in connection with the Vestnik. He also requested phone expense reimbursement.

Recess for the day was taken at 5:40 p.m. until 8:30 a.m., January 11, 1989.

Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska made a motion seconded by President Leshikar that effective January 1, 1989, Editor Sefcik be authorized

6/VtSTNiK—Wednesday, February 15, 1989 mileage reimbursement for travel from his home in West to the Vestnik publisher's printshop in Hillsboro in connection with the set - up of the Vestnik...The matter was discussed at length and there was consideration of Article 36(b) of the By - Laws which allows the Editor to move to the city of the publisher at Society expense; consequently, the question arose as to whether payment of mileage was authorized. Consideration was also given to the Finance Committee report as adopted at the Convention (page 57, Convention Proceedings). Vote was taken and the motion failed on a vote of 6 to 5 with one abstaining: Voting in favor of the motion were: President Leshikar, Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Hrncir and Director Broz.

Voting in opposition were: Vice President Gebala, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Vavra, Director Kohutek, Director Vanek and Director Hanus. Director Pokladnik, who was presiding, abstained .

Consideration was given to Editor Sefcik's request for phone reimbursement. After discussion, Director Vanek moved that phone reimbursement to the Editor be authorized. Director Broz seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

PRESIDENT LESHIKAR'S NEW BUSINESS MATTERS: LODGE MEETINGS -- Consideration was given to the Supreme Lodge policy on the matter of requests from lodges to have quarterly meetings instead of monthly meetings.

The matter was discussed and action was deferred to the April Supreme Lodge meeting. In the interim, it was decided that the Supreme Lodge policy to not allow lodges to change to quarterly meetings would remain and the matter would be explored during the upcoming Lodge Offices' Workshop.

1992 CONVENTION -- Report was made that the Victoria Convention Center and blocks of rooms were reserved for June 14 - 18, 1992.

Director Vanek was thanked for his assistance with the preliminary arrangements.

CZECH FESTIVAL -- There was discussion on the question if the holding of a Czech Festival was mandated by the convention. The recommendation to hold a Czech Festival was one of 14 recommendations submitted by the By - Law Committee at the last convention and some Supreme Lodge members indicated they felt the By Law Committee was not authorized to make recommendations in some of the 14 areas addressed in the recommendations. According to the Convention Proceedings, the recommendation to have a Czech Festival appears to have been approved by the delegates.

It was suggested that the festival could include invitation for other Czech organizations to participate.

It was decided that a committee composed of the Supreme Lodge officers come up with a recommendation on a Czech Festival for consideration during the April Supreme Lodge meeting. Other Supreme Lodge members would be allowed to provide input to the idea.

The motion was by President

Leshikar, seconded by Vice President Gebala and it carried unanimously.

SECRETARY - TREASURER MIKESKA'S NEW BUSINESS MA FlERS:

LONGVIEW AREA -- It was decided to pursue the possibility of reorganizing a new lodge group in the Longview - Tyler area and that funds be authorized for this purpose. The motion was by President Leshikar, seconded by Vice President Gebala and it carried unanimously.

DELINQUENT LOANS -Consideration was given to a report recommending action on delinquent loans. The recommendations were approved on an unanimously adopted motion by Director Vanek, seconded

by Director Vavra.

VICE PRESIDENT GEBALA'S NEW BUSINESS MATTERS: PROFITABILITY OF UNIVERSAL LIFE -- Vice President Gebala brought up for discussion the need to look at the profitability of our new interest sensitive products' lines from the standpoint of long term operation.

Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska referred to information he furnished on the matter and endorsed the idea to proceed with studies to assure ourselves as to the profitability of the new products. It was decided to proceed to contact our audit firm for assistance to gather the information management needs to make future long - range plans, and to authorize funds for the additional cost of obtaining the additional information from our audit firm.

UNDERWRITING -- Information was shared on the many factors involved in underwriting life insurance. The Home Office' wants to place as much insurance on the books as possible but there are often confidential considerations that must be evaluated, especially in large cases, that affect insurability for other than health reasons.

CONTINUING EDUCATION OF SALES REPRESENTATIVES -Authorization was given to the Vice President to look into setting up a continuing education training program.

INSURANCE AVAILABLE -- Report was made that a small insolvent fraternal company in Texas was being dissolved by the State Board of Insurance and approximately 500 of the company's certificates are available to be assumed by another company. Consideration was given to the possibility of acquiring , the business if a study indicates it is a good block of business and it is found to be feasible. The State Board of Insurance has notified us they are looking for a company to take over the business, preferably a fraternal company. There was discussion about the membership implications of assuming the business.

Estimated cost of reviewing the policies is about $3,000. After discussion, it was agreed to proceed to review the business for possible acquisition. The motion was by Director Vanek, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, and it carried unanimously.

SINGLE PREMIUM LIFE -- A motion was adopted that the sales representatives' commission on the Single Premium Life policy be increased to 8 percent from 5 percent effective January 1, 1989. The motion was by Vice President Gebala, seconded by President Leshikar and carried unanimously.

MINUTES OF SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS' MEETINGS -- The minutes of officers' meetings were approved. The unanimously adopted motion was made by Director Hrncir and seconded by Director Broz.

FOURTH QUARTER INVESTMENTS -- The investments and loans made during the fourth quarter were ratified on motion by Director Broz, seconded by Director Kohutek and carried unanimously.

INVESTMENT POLICY -- Secretary Treasurer Mikeska reviewed the Society's Investment Policy which he described as conservative with a strong emphasis for safety. He discussed the challenges in the area of investments that confront insurance companies brought about in part by interest sensitive products and the volatility of highly leveraged corporations borrowing through bonds and securities. He cited the fact that our conservative policy has provided us a good return on our investment with a minimum of risk. The Society is in an excellent position because (1) net rate earned on investments is good; (2) we have sought to offer good returns on our interest - sensitive products without subsidizing the return out of surplus; (3) the average term to maturity of our bond portfolio is less than 6 years; (4) we realize excellent cash flow from our mortgage loans; (5) we are well - positioned for major shifts in interest rates.

Recess for lunch was taken from 12 noon until 12:40 p.m.

There was discussion whether more risk should be taken in investments to allow us to increase the rates on our interest - sensitive products. After due deliberation, a motion was adopted to continue the same basic investment policy as in the past and to build a portfolio of high grade diversified blue chip stocks with a small percentage of our assets. The motion was by Director Kohutek, seconded by Director Hrncir and it carried unanimously.

On motion by Financial Secretary Mikulas seconded by Director Vanek, the following changes were made to the SPJST written investment policy: (1) The percent authorized in bonds and government guaranteed securities was increased to 48 percent from 40 percent of assets.

(2) Authorized investment in common stocks was increased to 4 percent of assets from 3 percent.

(3) Sum authorized in insured brokerage firm sponsored money market accounts was increased to $800,000 instead of $600,000, excluding funds for securities clearing.

(Continuation of Minutes)

products. After due deliberation, a motion by Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska, seconded by Vice President Gebala, was unanimously adopted setting the rates as follows: The Universal Life rate was set at 9 percent annualized effective through April 30, 1989.

The annuity accumulation period interest rate was set at 8 percent effective through April 30, 1989.

The annuity payout rate was set at 81/2 percent effective through April 30, 1989.

NEW BANK ACCOUNTS -- On the matter of the December 21, 1988 mail poll of Supreme Lodge members, it was reported that all Supreme Lodge members voted in favor of opening two new bank demand deposit accounts. It was thought that the new accounts would be needed to help keep our accounts close within the $100,000 F.D.I.C. coverage. Due to a lower than anticipated cash flow, it was not necessary to open the accounts prior to this meeting.

Resolutions authorizing the opening of accounts at People's National Bank in Belton, Texas and Bank of Troy in Troy, Texas, were approved on motion

by Director Hanus, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas Motion carried unanimously.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST -- The Society procedure for reporting conflict of interest, if any, was taken up. Each Supreme Lodge member was given an opportunity to report conflict of interest, if any, and there was no conflict of interest reported by any Supreme Lodge member.

UNPAID CLAIMS -- Three unpaid claims as listed in the Secretary Treasurer's report were donated to the Scholarship Fund per Article 92(f) of our By - Laws. Motion was by Director Broz, seconded by Director Hrncir, and carried unanimously.

STATIONARY - ENVELOPES -Report was made that 3 bids were obtained for 50,000 letterheads and 75,000 matching envelopes and that the job was awarded to the low bidder at a cost of $6,457.75.

FINANCIAL SECRETARY TREASURER MIKULAS' NEW BUSINESS MATTERS: REFUND TO LODGES -- The Board reviewed listing of the 9.75 percent refunds to lodges by district comparing 1988 with 1987.

Checks were not mailed to Lodge No. 85 and Lodge No. 141 because the lodges do not appear to have any active officers. A motion was adopted to retain the amounts for Lodges 85 and 141. The motion was by President Leshikar, seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

PAID - UP ADDITIONS -Information was given that those members who have opted for paid - up additions in lieu of receiving premium refunds, purchased a total of $882,022 of paid - up life insurance.

Approximately 65 percent of our ANNUITY — UNIVERSAL LIFE certificate holders have opted for paid RATES -- There was a general review - up additions instead of receiving of interest rates on interest - sensitive annual premium refund checks.

Wednesday, February 15, 1989—VESTNIK/7 AUDIT FOR 1988 -- The estimated cost of an audit by the firm of PeatMarwick-Main was said to be $15,750.

After discussion, a motion was adopted that the directors employ the firm of Peat Marwick and Main to conduct an audit of the previous year's records (1988).. The motion was by Director Hrncir, seconded by Director Vavra and it carried unanimously.

SALARY ADJUSTMENTS -- A listing of salary adjustments recommended by the Management Committee was discussed. After due consideration, the recommendations were unanimously adopted. The motion was by Director Hanus and seconded by Director Hrncir.

Other recommendations dealing with employee vacations and hiring Of new employees were approved on motion

by Director Hrncir and seconded by Director Hanus. Motion carried unanimously.

LEGAL ADVISOR KACIR'S NEW BUSINESS MATTERS: SEMINAR -- Consideration was given to authorize travel to Legal Advisor Kacir to attend the meeting of the National Fraternal Congress Association of Fraternal Benefit Counsel in Wisconsin. The motion was

by President Leshikar, seconded by Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska and it carried unanimously.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS MERIT POINT SCHOLARSHIP -- In support of the Board's policy of limiting one SPJST Scholarship per member, the Youth Department would like to make the following addition to page 13 of the Youth Rule Book covering the District Merit Point Scholarship: "If a youth wins the District Merit Scholarship and also competes for the State Merit Scholarship and wins he/she must then relinquish his/her.

District Scholarship to the second place essay entry of his/her district. A youth may not win both the State and District Merit Scholarships." The recommendation was approved on motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Vice President Gebala and carried unanimously.

STATE KING - QUEEN SCHOLARSHIPS -- After discussion, a motion was adopted to present the State King and Queen with SPJST Logo watches instead of scholarships.

Motion made by Director Hrncir and seconded by Director Hanus. Motion carried with 11 in favor. President Leshikar voted against.

JUNIOR AND TEEN AWARD -- It was decided that the top teen point award plaques at the SYAD be eliminated and only the top junior and top teen be awarded plaques. The motion was by President Leshikar, seconded by Director Hrncir and it carried unanimously.

SYAD - STATE ROYALTY -Decision was reached to schedule the state royalty for a Saturday and the SYAD the following Sunday. The motion was by Director Hrncir, seconded by Vice President Gebala and it carried unanimously.

ATTIRE FOR DISTRICT AND STATE ROYALTY -- It was decided that tea - length gowns be added to the wearing apparel for queen and duchess

contestants. Motion by Financial Secretary Mikulas, seconded by Director Vavra, carried unanimously.

YOUTH SCRAPBOOK -- Changes in the scrapbook were approved as recommended on motion by Director Kohutek, seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

SPECIAL CATEGORY FOR SYAD -- Pieced fabric block was added as a category for SYAD. Motion by Director Hrncir, seconded by Secretary - Treasurer Mikeska, carried unanimously.

ELIGIBILITY OF SIX - YEAR - OLD -- It was decided that any youth becoming age 6 during the youth year will be eligible for all activities provided that they attend the majority of the meetings as of their 6th birthday. All exceptions will be approved by the Head of the Youth Department. Motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Secretary Treasurer Mikeska and carried unanimously.

YOUTH STATE CHARITY PROJECT -- A motion was approved to allow all youth clubs to select their project from the Society Battleship of Texas project or CEFT Czech Chair project. Motion by Director Hrncir, seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

Director Hanus stated he was glad to be back on the Board. He remarked that he was impressed with the meeting and the changes that have taken place since his previous term on the Board.

Director Vanek spoke of promoting a Polka Festival in two lodges in his district. He asked that consideration be given to placing a Certificate of Deposit in a Victoria bank if there is need for an additional depository. He reported on the portion of the audit that had been assigned to him. He commented on various items and stated everything was found to be in order.

Director Hrncir welcomed Director Hanus to the Board. She recommended research be done on a new long - range project dealing with, aged senior citizens. She commented on the needs of the golden age group.

She moved that the FAC be asked to research the possibility of the project for consideration in the April Supreme Lodge meeting. Legal Advisor Kacir seconded and the motion carried

unanimously. She stated that this has been a very productive three days and looked forward to working with everyone.

Director Pokladnik thanked the Board for electing him as Chairman of the Board; and he looked forward to working with Director Vanek, the Vice Chairman of the Board. He commented favorably on new sales representatives being appointed in his district. He reminded everyone to lend their best efforts toward promoting the upcoming workshop. He stated that he appreciated the courtesies of the other members of the Board.

NEXT MEETING -- The next regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge was set to begin at 9 a.m. April 10 and 11, 1989.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik adjourned the meeting at 4:53 p.m.

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

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YOUTH STATE FUND RAISING PROJECT -- Action on a proposed candy sale project was postponed pending further study. Motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Director Kohutek and carried unanimously.

STATE YOUTH CLUB INCENTIVE PROGRAM The proposed Youth Club incentive program was reviewed and a motion was approved to further research the program for consideration during the April Supreme Lodge meeting. Motion

by Legal Advisor Kacir, seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

SALES REPRESENTATIVES IN ATTENDANCE AT WORKSHOP. Seated, L to R: Marian Kadlecek [L - 88], Pearl Hanka [L - 88], Margaret Allbritton [L 88], Della Kadlecek [L - 88]. Standing, L to R: Joe Marshall [L - 88], Alvin Sefcik [L - 172], Jerry Dressler [L - 172], Frank Dolezal EL- 88], Melvin Post [L - 88].

GENEALOGY PROJECT FOR YOUTH -- The proposed genealogy project was approved as recommended on motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir and carried unanimously.

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Director Vavra moved and Director Broz seconded that all youth changes approved be effective immediately.

Motion carried unanimously.

DIRECTORS' NEW BUSINESS MAITERS: Director Vavra welcomed Director Hanus to the Board. He thanked the Supreme Lodge members for their help and cooperation.

Director Kohutek reported on the securities portion of the audit and stated all of the securities were in the safe deposit box and found to be in good order. He recommended that consideration be given to setting up a tax and insurance escrow program for mortgages.

Director Broz stated that he was very much impressed with the finished product of the office redecorating project. He stated he enjoyed the meeting and felt that we had accomplished much. He thanked everyone for everything they had done.

Seated, L to R: June Smesny [L - 91], Vlasta Machann [L - 172], Lowrina Lindemann [L - 88], Carolyn Philip [L - 88]. Standing, L to R: Victor Janak, Sr. EL - 88], Anna Klander [L - 181], Vicki Dressler [L - 172], Evelyn Mikeska [L 196] Sidon Tumis [L - 142].

On November 28 and 29, 1988, SFR Helen Hegwood held workshops at Houston and Needville along with District Director Jerry Prochazka.

There were forty - one sales representatives in attendance at these workshops. We appreciate the efforts of these sales representatives and urge those who are not active to come join us.

It is the duty of the lodge and its members to support the sales representatives of your lodge, and help them secure new members in order to keep your lodge alive and growing.

Please urge the sales representatives of your lodge to attend the insurance seminars so that they can better serve your membership.

8/VESTMK—Wednesday, February 15, 1989

Standing, L „I:. Franklin Bravenec [L - 88], John if ilsher [L - 88], Jerry Ennis [L - 88], Will".! Wa 7 a [L - 172], Joe Krenek [L - 172]. Seated, L to R: Lydia Marsh [L - 88], Edna Wehring [L - 88], Lillia Mae Peter [L - 172], Louise Kadlecek [L - 88].

Seated, L to R: June Smesny [L - 91], Helen Filipp [L - 139], Standing, L to R: Joe Vrazel [L - 139], T.H. Lostak EL - 139], District V Director Jerry Prochazka.

(It:aired, L to R: District V Director Jerry Prochazka, Robert Kieschnick EL - L to R: SL Vice President Bernard Gebala, SFR Helen Hegwood, SFM Gene 172], Dennis Hermis [L - 142], O.E. Simon [L - 88], Louis Hanus [L - 88], SFR McBride, District V Director Jerry Prochazka.

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VISITORS, L to R: Nina Vrazel, Dorothy Pflughaupt, Delores Prochazka, GUESTS, L to R: Mary Ann Kieschnick, Rosie Tumis, Tena Walla, Joe Winniford Susan.

Machann, Victor Peter, Willie Wehring, Ray Klander.

Standing, L to R: Larry Pflughaupt [L - 88], C.H. Reininger [L - 81], Adolph Macha [L - 81]. Seated, L to R: Edwin Susan [L - 81], Bertha Walzel EL - 81].

The Officers., Spouses and Audit Committee suet January 30, 1989 to make plans for the upcoming District II Spring Meeting. Standing, L to R: Frank Klinkovsky, DJ. Bohac, District II Director Willie E. Kohutek, Lad Zatopek, Gene Landry, Leslie Gustafson and Jerry Pechal. Seated, L to R: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Alice Banning, Ruby Bolton, DYC Patsy Koslovsky, Evelyn Gustafson and Dorothy Pechal.

Wednesday, February 15, 1989—VESTNIK/9

Local Lodge Officers' Workshop Lodge No. 47 Seaton, Texas February 25, 1989; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Contact your Lodge President for details!

ATTENTAMI: SCHOLAaSHIP AEPLICA1 TS Transcripts papers, SAT scores, Family statements, etc. must be received by March 1, 1989.

All Scholarship mail should be sent to:

Supreme Lodge SPJST Scholarship Dept.

P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard Gebala speaking on SPJST History and the products it has to offer to the general membership.

Tarok Tournament March 4, 1989 SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

Straight Domino Tourname-,a March 25, 1989 SPJST Lodge 66, Waco

"42" Tournament April 8, 1989 SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts

District V Spring Meeting Dear Members: The paragraph on "enthusiasm" in the "Editor Comments" column was very interesting to me, for we are experiencing great enthusiasm at Lodge No. 172. We, District V officers, met at a restaurant in Pasadena with the officers, trustees and workers of Lodge No. 172, and I don't think we ever had such good attendance at our officers' meeting!

Plans were made for a great meeting at Lodge No. 172, 3609 Preston, Pasadena on March 12th.

There will be a "social" before dinner when you can enjoy refreshments donated by the district.

The famous Lodge No 88 Choral Club will entertain during the noon hour.

The dinner will be served from 12:30 p.m. on. The district will furnish the meat, and each family is asked to bring a covered dish; this can be a casserole, salad or dessert.

The meeting will start at 2 p.m.

There will be a memorial service for departed members, recognition of 50 year members, a short youth program, brief reports and election of officers.

Ten door prizes of $5 each will be given at the end of the meeting.

The meeting will be followed by a "social" when you can enjoy the popular "Czech Heritage Accordian Band" and dance if you like. There will be more free refreshments while you enjoy the fellowship ,with the members.

How is that for an enjoyable Sunday? All you have to do is come to Lodge No. 172 at Pasadena the second Sunday in March!

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp District President

—SPJST-

Lodge

No. 10, Shiner

On January 29, 1989, Lodge No. 10 in Shiner held their first meeting for the year. Mr. Bernard Gebala, Matt Vanek, Jim Wiest and Jerome Hlavaty were present at the meeting.

Our meeting started with Mrs. Alice Svoboda introducing SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard Gebala, who gave a welcome speech about the history of SPJST, along with a summary of the great products that SPJST has to offer today.

Mr. Gebala then introduced Mr. Matt Vanek, director of District VI, who spoke about the past and aspects of the future of Lodge No. 10.

Mr. Jerome Hlavaty followed, with some interesting statistics about Lodge No. 10, .and then said a few words about the new sales representative in Lodge No. 10, Jeff Chunda, whom he trained.

Election of officers of Lodge No. 10 took place following Mr. Hlavaty's

District VI Director Matt Vanek [right] installing newly - elected Lodge 10 officers at t ileir recent meeting, in Shiner.

Lodge 10 members attending their meeting on January 29, 1989. speech. Mr. Ben Svoboda was elected president of Lodge No. 10. The office of vice president was accepted by Alice Svoboda. Mrs. Juanita Valenta was elected to the secretary - treasurer's office. Mr. Jeff Chunda was elected to serve fraternal coordinator and reporter.

A number of prizes were then given away. The oldest female member present was Mrs. Rosie Madala who was 90 years old. Oldest male present was Mr. Laddie Drabek, who was 74 years old. Junior members present also received gifts; they were Christine Veit, Kathleen Veit and Blake Chunda.

A number of door prizes were presented, which were brought by Matt Vanek.

New president, Mr. Ben Svoboda, set the date for our next meeting and announced that a film on Czech heritage in Texas was going to be shown. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were then served.

Jeff Chunda

—SPJST-

No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge

Dear Members: Lodge No. 15 of Buckholts will NOT have a meeting for the month of February because the weather is too cold. I hope all of you are staying warm.

We are planning a dance for March 11th with music by Charles Mikeska and The "Sensations." Everyone plan to attend.

The next meeting will be on March 8th at 7 p.m. I hope more of our members will take an interest in our lodge and take part in the meetings. hope to see you all then.

Fraternally, Jo Lee Schiller, Reporter —SPJST-

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, February 15, 1989

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard TO: ALL MEMBERS This letter is to all members who have loved ones laid to rest in the Czech National Cemetery of East Bernard. The Czech National Cemetery Association, the caretakers and operators of this cemetery, will hold their first semi - annual meeting for 1989 on the second Sunday, March 12th, in the SPJST Hall, home of Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28, located at the corner of Leveridge and Main Streets. Starting time will be 2 p.m.

The agenda will be open with limitations. Those persons wanting something specific on this agenda, that may require some research, must contact Secretary - Treasurer Mrs. Annie M. Srubar, Route 1, Box 174 A, East Bernard, Texas 77435 at least one week before the meeting.

In the re - organizational meeting, last August, it was taken for granted that the name of the organization caring for and operating the Czech National Cemetery was the National Cemetery Association. It was found out, however, this name was not changed legally. In fact, the name "Czech National Cemetery" was illegal, according to a pipeline company, for their lease showed the cemetery to be listed as the. "Bohemian National Cemetery." "Bohemia" was the old German and Austrian name for the Czechs. Feeling the name "Bohemian" to be incorrect, an emergency resolution was written and passed by the Board of Trustees and officers of the association. This resolution was signed by the officers for the record. It was felt that the association's name should be the same as the corrected named of the cemetery to lessen confusion, therefore, the name of the association is simply "Czech National Cemetery Association." This name change will also be made on all deeds and titles of the cemetery. This resolution of name change will be on the agenda.

Please make a note of the meeting date and meeting place. For now this writer remains --Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, Pres. of both Lodge Karel Jonas No. 28 and Czech National Cemetery Assoc.

—SP JST -

Attention: Lodge No. 39, Bryan Members!

Dear Members of Lodge 39: Please be reminded that social dues for 1989 are due. Please send $3.00 per member for whole year to: Mine Kuder Route 5, Box 552 Bryan, Texas 77803 If you need more information, please call Aline at 823 - 6812 or Lillie Matejka at 823 - 5566.

Fraternally yours, Lillie Matejka Secretary, Lodge 39

—SPJST-

INTEREST RATE FOR ANNUITIES

8% annualized Through April 30, 1989

Lodge No. 66, Waco Dear Members: Lodge 66 will hold the February meeting on Sunday, February 19th, at 2:30 p.m.

The Youth Club meeting will begin at 2 p.m.

Members are asked to bring a covered casserole. The Entertainment Committee will furnish desserts and our lodge will furnish drinks.

Those members who would like to play in the Taroky Tournament, come out and sign up and practice.

The Domino players started practice and play on February 13th.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt, Secretary —SP JSTLodge

No. 84, Dallas

Dear Members: On February 19 will be initiation of new members. Our dinner served will be fried chicken, slaw, baked beans, bread, dessert and tea for adults, $3.50 and children, $2. Ladies of the lodge -please help with your donation of pastry. The meeting starts at 3 p.m.; you all come!

March 12 -- is our 79th anniversary of the lodge; doors open at 11:30 a.m.; dinner at 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. The dinner consists of roast beef, gravy, potatoes, green salad, green beans, bread, tea and pastry -- again, ladies pastry is needed. The dinner tickets will be $5 for adults and $3 for children. Czech Concert Orchestra will entertain, the youth will present a program, the Brother and Sister award, memorial service, 50 - year pins to members, a guest speaker, and a lot of visiting between folks present. Are you going to be among the many, who will enjoy the day?

February 18 -- Dance; Jodie Mikula March 4 -- Dance; The Vrazels March 18 -- Dance; Lone Star Czechs April 1 -- Dance; Cen Tex Polka Band April 8 -- Bake Sale at Rudolph's Meat Market from 8- a.m. to 3 p.m.

Please bring any pastry you wish to donate for this big project.

Saturday, Apr. 15 -- Ennis Brass Band May 2 -- Entertainment Meeting; plans for Czechfest to be finalized, which is on September 16th and 17th.

Saturday, May 20 -- Czech Harvesters JANUARY MEETING A moment of silence was observed for departed members of our lodge, namely, Brother Charles Prasifka and Brother George Peshak during our meeting. To the families we offer our sincere sympathy; may your loved ones have eternal rest.

Sister Salac read the minutes of out meeting and correspondence included from Sister Frnka and SPJST Supreme Lodge.

Sunshine Committee sent sympathy cards to Bernie Gebala family on loss of mother, to Brother Charles Prasifka family on loss of husband and father, and Brother George Peshak family on loss of husband and father. New baby card to Barbara (Kopecky) and Clair Gannon (a baby boy, congratulations) and get well cards to Brother Bill Sill, Joe Vlk and Johnny Becan.

House Committee -- Brother Salac reported fixing a light on parking lot and also beer box was checked by him.

Brother Gilbert Kalich reported on the Audit done on lodge books and

happily reported all records were well kept.

Hall Rental -- Emil Petr gave dates which will have rentals.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported the youth members are working on the program for our anniversary celebration.

Brother Ben Jarma reported the Ball Club has not had a good response; only two members contacted him to this date, he also gave the Ball Club financial report for 1988.

Our dances are better than ever and these dates are posted elsewhere in my letter, so post those dates on your refrigerator.

I'll see you at the initiation February 19th at 3 p.m.

Have you noticed the beautiful eagle picture on the wall outside of the Conference Room? Brother and Sister Olson are responsible and we thank them.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

—SPJST-

No. 88, Houston News Lodge

Eddie Skeets from Iowa and his great band were here in Houston on January 21st at Lodge 88 and played some beautiful music. We all had such a good time that most of us went to K.C. Hall in Columbus, Texas on Sunday night, January 22nd and continued dancing. There were 20 couples who sponsored this dance, and our own couple, Tim and Rosalee Kostom, was one of them. Eddie was so elated that such a fine crowd came to dance to his famous music.

January 21st a beautiful wedding took place at Epiphany Lutheran Church in Houston, when Elizabeth Bruce, daughter of J.R. and Carol Bruce, was married to Richard Galbreath, Jr. Elizabeth is the granddaughter of the late Herman and Margaret Liebscher. The wedding was most beautiful and we wish the nice young couple lots of happiness. The reception was at the VFW Hall in Cypress.

The Hlahol Dramatic Club met January 23rd at 7:30 p.m. New officers were elected as follows: President - Marceil Malak, Czech Director - Thomas Krejci, Vice President - Marian Kadlecek, Secretary - Rosalee Kostom, English Director - Marie Stayton, Telephone Lillie Holley.

We were indeed very sorry about Mr. Hiram Holley, Mrs. Ed (Ellen) Miculka's father, who departed from this earth January 27, 1989. The service was held at Waltrip Funeral Home in Houston on Saturday, January 28th. His body was then sent to Ohio for burial. They had a graveside service. He is survived by daughters, Betty Renearson and Ellen Miculka; one son, Robert Holley, 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren plus 2 brothers and a number of relatives. You have our sincere sympathy, Ellen and family.

We were so sorry to hear about our Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala's mother who unexpectedly passed away in Massachusetts. Lodge 88 extends their sympathy to you and family.

Royal Warnasch had surgery January 24th and, to no surprise, is already at the Men's Club playing cards. Can you beat that? We are all so happy it's over with. Surgery is a serious thing and should never be taken lightly.

It may be that Harley Cox is doing the same thing who had surgery

February 1st and is also doing fine. I look for Harley at the next dance.

Jerry Postom surprised all of us when, after a long absence, he appeared in his same place where he used to work. We are glad that you seemed to have won a battle with a sore back. Welcome back, Jerry!

Our District President Tillie Helmcamp called an officers' dinner/meeting on February 1st at Wyatt's Cafeteria in Pasadena. It was a delightful evening. The officers of the Pasadena Lodge 172 were well represented and will prove to be wonderful hosts for our District V meeting on March 12th. It will be a "fun" day for all who attend, so may every lodge in our District V be represented.

Registration -- 11:00 a.m.

Choral Group Lodge 88 -- 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Dinner -- 12:30 p.m. (Roast beef will be furnished by District V and a covered dish consisting of a salad, or dessert or vegetable by those who attend.)

Free drinks will be furnished before lunch and again after the meeting.

District meeting starts at 2 p.m. until (we hope) no later than 3:30 p.m.

The Czech Heritage Accordian Band will entertain after the meeting. Now, you can dance or just sit and listen to this good music.

Besides the regular schedule we will have election of officers, so think about who you feel like could do better than the old slate or as well, or keep the same officers if you wish to do so.

Lad Cmajdalka and his wife, Annie, celebrated his 80th birthday on January 29, 1989 in Fayetteville, Texas at the Catholic Church Recreation Center. I was fortunate to be invited, so I took down some notes. His children put on a delicious chicken barbecue with all the trimmings plus desserts galore. His children are Charlene Wick, Lillian Krenek, Annette Kovar, Lad _Cmajdalka and Alois Frank Cmajdalka. He also has 18 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. (Quite a family, no wonder he's lived so long.) Like I say: "Little ones keep you young." Lad has been an SPJST member of Lodge No. 1 for many years.

Congratulations, Lad and hope you have many more years.

Pal Hilsher also had a birthday on January 27th, so she asked me to visit with them for a few days. Her sisters and their husbands and most of her children plus their families were there.

Hope you have many more, Palmae.

Fraternally submitted by, Pearl Hanka, 2nd Vice Pres.

—SPJST-

No. 133, San Antonio

Lodge

President Anthony Trilicek opened the meeting with a call to order, followed by Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and a moment of silence for deceased members. All officers were present. There were 42 members present. The guests present were Rachel Osborne and Ann Valis.

Brother Emil Matula reported that the following members were celebrating their wedding anniversaries in January; they were Jerome and Bessie Sliva (50 years), Joe and Viola Spacek (45 years), Bob and Jarolyn Popp (11 years).

Brothers Anthony Trilicek, Bill Mares and Emil Matula reported on the condition of Brother Jaroslav Kleprlik. He is still recuperating from hip surgery. He has been transferred to

Wednesday, February 15, 1989—VESTNIK/11 members at the County Livestock Show.

Lodge 187 also provided a check for $500 to the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. I in Taylor. These funds will be used to help purchase equipment needed by the rest home.

Fraternally submitted, Larry A. Rohlack —SPJST-

No. 154, Fort Worth

Lodge

Brother Jerome Sliva and his wife Bessie, celebrated their 50th weddini anniversary. Congratulations!

Heartland of Northeast San Antonio, a special care service center. Sister Kleprlik will likewise reside there in the residential section. Their address is 15172 Judson Road, Room 605, San Antonio, Texas 78233. The phone number is 653 - 1219.

Brother Trilicek reported that Bob Trevino, custodian of St. Margaret Mary Activity Center, died in December. He was happy to report, however, that Mr. Trevino's wife, Olga, would continue custodianship of the hall. It was reported that Henry Morkovsky of Floresville also passed away.

It was reported that the revised Rules and Regulations of Lodge 133 had been mailed to the Supreme Lodge for approval. The president thanked Sisters Viola Kurtz, Viola Fajkus and Grace Rohan for their contribution.

Brothers Don Netek, Joe Spacek and Sister Viola Kurtz audited the books on January 13, 1989. They were reported to be in good financial condition. We have 363 members; 42 are juniors.

Members were reminded to gather their favorite Czech recipes for a cookbook, the Youth Club would be assembling. Any members reading this information are invited to send their recipes to Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Texas 78130.

They will be given to Youth Leader Frankie Campbell.

In March, the 72nd anniversary of Lodge 133 would be celebrated.

Brother Trilicek said that plans for a dinner would be formulated in February.

Brother Bill Mares, the coordinator for fraternal activity, announced that the Domino Tournaments would be upcoming. He asked for volunteers for the Tarok competition on March 4th.

Brother Emil Matula reported he wanted to attend.

Members celebrating their birthdays in January, who were present at the meeting, were Frances Konecny, Anthony Trilicek, William Mares, Evelyn Matula and Don Netek. `Split the Pot' was won by Doris Moczygemba and Otto Hurta. The attendance prizes were won by Joe Stryk, 1st; Emil Rohan, 2nd and Leora Uribe, 3rd.

With no more business to discuss, a motion was made by Sister Alma Trilicek and seconded by Brother Frank Fajkus to adjourn the meeting; it passed.

The February meeting will be held on the third Sunday, February 19th.

We would love to have you join us on this day at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, Sandwiches for the February meeting will be provided by our lodge.

Members are asked to bring sweets.

Jarolyn M. Popp —SPJST -

Members who celebrated December birthdays were Emil Rohan, Grace Rohan, Viola Kurtz, Mary Popp, Bessie Sliva and Geneieve Schultz.

Members celebrating January birthdays were [L to R]: Anthony Trilicek, William Mares, Frances Konecny, Evelyn Matula and Dominic Netek.

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES OF LODGE NO. 187. Seated, L to R: Allene Leschber [sitting in for her husband, Arnold], Joan Boydston, Darleen Burklund and Sharon Holman. Standing, L to R: Victor Kunz, Henry Wobus, Albert Lange, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Jim Stacey, Claud Baumbach, Gene Landry, Larry A. Rohlack, David [Red] Oman, Sidney [Buck] Laquey and Wilbert Nelson. [Not pictured: Ruble Volek]

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Officers/ Trustees Installed Members of Lodge 187 elected four members to the Board of Trustees at their November general meeting.

Wilbert Nelson, Arnold Leschber, Buck Laquey and Claud Baumbach were elected to serve a 3 - year term on the board.

The following officers were reinstated by the members: Gene Landry, president; Albert Lange, vice president; Ruby Volek, treasurer; Joan Boydston, financial secretary; Sharon Holman, youth leader and Larry A. Rohlack, secretary.

The officers and trustees were installed at the Christmas Party by Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar who performed the installation ceremonies.

On behalf of the lodge, I would like to say "thanks" to each of those members who have volunteered to serve as a trustee or officer for the upcoming year; your willingness to share your time and talents with those around you is what helps make Lodge 187 so strong.

In its continued effort to support local community activities, the lodge is pleased to announce that it donated $200 to each of three 4 - H Booster Clubs, including Leander, Taylor and Georgetown. The money was used along with other funds to help purchase animals raised by their 4 - H

Dear Members and Friends: The sleet, rain and deep freeze came in ahead of schedule. We cancelled our country - western dance and rescheduled it for Saturday, February 18th.

Moostash Joe from Nesbraska called and would like to play for us on Sunday, March 5 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., so we hope you all come and enjoy their polkas and waltzes.

Brother Ladik Maly and Marvin Janca are undergoing surgery and we hope and pray all goes well.

My sister - in - law Alma Chorich of St. Louis, who has been quite ill for months, passed away Wednesday morning. Due to our bad weather, I was unable to fly to attend the funeral.

May she rest in peace.

Mark our dates !

It sounds as if this beautiful warm weather will be out by the weekend.

We have so many members and friends who are trying to get over whatever it is that's going around. A good cold spell may help. May you all get better, soon.

Sister Elizabeth Gregory underwent surgery and we are happy to report she is now home and recuperating real well. Sister Henrietta Milan also was in the hospital as an outpatient for tests and we are happy all is well; also Sister Nancy Krupka who has been in the hospital several weeks. Our prayers are with you.

Brother Rudy Wruble of Lodge 92 was in the hospital for several days for tests. On his release Sunday, he came to the program after Sokol's Spaghetti Dinner. It was good to see so many from several other lodges and Dallas; it was a reunion for many.

Many friends congratulated Sister Frances Tirk who was honored as Sokol's only surviving charter member. She has been a member since 1916. She is also a member of Lodge 92. May you have many more years with all of us.

We extend a special thanks to all the sisters and brothers who helped Sunday and to the sisters of other lodges who brought pastry. It was a very good turnout and the program was enjoyed by all.

Our February meeting was cancelled and we will meet at our next regular meeting Sunday, March 12 at 3 p.m.

We are happy to report that Brother Ladik Maly who had his surgery Friday and Brother Marvin Janca's surgery was postponed for February 6th, both are doing as good as can be expected. Get well, soon!

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family of Brother Joe Spurlock, Sr. who passed away Sunday in his home. May he rest in peace.

Remember, the Polka Dance on Sunday, March 5 from 3 to 7 p.m. with Moostash Joe of Nebraska. So until --keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 15, 1989

Bulletin Board LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP Saturday, February 25, 198S at Lodge No. 47, Seaton from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ***

District IV -- June 24 District V -- July 23 District VI -- August 13 District VII -- July 16 ***

DISTRICT District I -- May 20 District II -- April 14 District III -- April 9 District IV -- April 29 District V -- April - Date yet to be determined District VI -- Date yet to be determined District VII -- April 22

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DISTRICT CAMPING District I -- July 17 - 20 District II -- July 23 - 29 District III -- July 20 - 23 District IV -- July 17 - 20 District V -- July 29 - August 1 District VI -- July 7 - July 9 District VII -- July 29 - August 1 —SPJST-

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DISTRICT YAD District I -- August 6 District II -- July 9 District III -- June 25

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TAROK TOURNAMENT March 4, 1989 ** *

From The State Youth Director

"42" TOURNAMENT April 8, 1989 ** *

-- Bring a craft to display at the Craft Fair. Please bring the instructions for completing the craft.

We will have access to a copy machine so we can share and trade instructions.

(Your craft will be given away) -- Bring 4 snack items for the "Wheel of Fortune" . and swimsuit Flashlight,

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Youth Leader's Retreat DISTRICT I The Spring District I Meeting is set for Sunday, April 9, 1989 at Caldwell, with Lodge No. 186 hosting the meeting. ***

March 10 - 12, 1989 Camp Lone Star Check in time: 6:00 p.m. -- Check out time: 2:00 p.m.

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DISTRICT II The Spring Meeting of District II will be held Sunday, March 12, 1989.

Lodge No. 187, Round Rock will be host lodge. More details later. ***

PHONE #• RETURN BY: March 8 to STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

Emergency Contact Person DISTRICT III The District III Spring Meeting will take place on Sunday, April 16, 1989 at Host Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. ***

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DISTRICT V District V Spring Meeting will be hosted by Lodge No. 172 at Pasadena on the second Sunday in March (March 12, 1989). *** DISTRICT VI District VI Spring Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 9, 1989 with Lodge No. 30, Taiton hosting the meeting at Taiton Community Center.

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Dear Youth Leaders and DYCs:

STRAIGHT DOMINO TOURNAMENT March 25, 1989 ***

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LEADERS - IN - TRAINING RETREAT [LIT] ***

District II Schedules Activities

STATE YAD August 20, Temple H.S. ***

The date for District II Valentine Skating Party has been set for Sunday, February 19, from 5 to 7 p.m. It will take place at Skate Haven, 814 North

31st Street in Temple. We hope all Youth Clubs will be able to have a large attendance.

Plan to come and see your friends from other youth clubs among the district; you may also bring a friend as your guest. We hope your friends will join the Youth Club and be in on all the good times we have. Door prizes will be given.

Please make note on your calendars of the following activities involving District II. Sunday, February 19 -- Skating Party, 5 to 7 p.m., at Skate Haven,

Temple Friday - Sunday, March 10 - 12 -Youth Leaders' Retreat at Camp Lone Star Sunday, March 12 -- District II Spring Meeting at Lodge 187, Round Rock Friday, April 14 -- District Training Friday - Sunday, June 9 - 11 -- LIT Retreat at Camp Val Verde Sunday, July 9 -- District II YAD July 23 - July 29 -- Camp Val Verde Sunday, August 20 -- State YAD I hope you can make plans to attend all the above activities.

See all of you on February 19th at Skate Haven.

I hope your Valentine's Day was special.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Youth Counselor —SP JST —

Letters From The Youth District V YC Project Dear Vestnik Readers, On Thursday, February 2, 1989 the District V Youth met once again at Lodge 88 kitchen to sell food to make money for the "San Antonio Express Trip."

This time, we started something new -- pizza. We sold hamburgers, pizza, sausage - pepperoni pizza, hot dogs, cheeze dogs, chili dogs, chili/cheese dogs and pickles. The pizza was a Number One success.

Attending these sales were the following Lodge 88 youth members Angela Gloria, Julio Gloria, Kristy Sokol, Judith Salazar, Cara Salazar, Crystal Wallace, Tommie Wallace, Michelle Linney, Julie Clayton and Cindy Groendes. Youth members from Lodge 142 were Daniel Mabry, Matthew Mabry, John Buri and Jason Hermis.

Adults attending included DYC Marie Stayton, her Assistant Nancy Steubing, Lodge 88 Youth Leader Barbara Linney, Lodge 142 Youth Leader Lora Mabry, Jan Gloria, Gene Gloria, Jo Ann Bun and Jo Ann Clayton.

We have been holding these sales since the beginning of October, 1988; so far, we have $1,400 in our account for our "San Antonio Express Trip " including our garage sales' earnings.

We owe it to all of you who have so wonderfully supported us, and we look forward to your continuous support.

Crystal Wallace (17) Vice President (2-10-89) —SPJST-

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Oddil Dopisovatelfi Jarni veeer Umlklo stromii gumeni a listek sotva dyne, i ptieek dfima krasnST sen tak tichounce, tak Na nebe vzerilo mnoho hvezd a kolem je tak volno, nam v riadrech teskno tak a u srdce tak bolno.

Ve kvitkil peknSr kalgek se bfla rosa sklida mild Rae, a to rosa se v moje oei vkrada.

Pane gefeik, zasilam baseri a fidite Vestnik dobfe.

S uctou, Albina Machova (MO a mnoho zdravi a zdaru Redaktor.)

Rad cislo 133, San Antonio Mile sestry a bratfi: Nage lednova schtize se konala 15. ledna a bylo plitomno 42 elenft a 2 hoste, Ann Valis a vnuelca bratra sestry Dlugosh.

President fadu bratr Anthony Trilieek zahajil schuzi ye 2 hodiny. Po slibu vernosti vlajce uctili jsme parnatku zesnul9ch Clenu jednou minutou ticha.

Bratr Trilfeek oznamil, 2e Bob Trevinio zemfel v lednu, byl spravcem St. Margaret Mary aktivniho stfedu.

Budeme ho v gichni postradat, byl vlidn9 a ka2demu pfi gel na pomoc kdy2 bylo potfeba.

Tajemnice faciu sestra Jarolyn Poppova pfeeetla zpravu z minuld schfrze, ktera byla pfijata beze zmeny.

Sestra Dlugoshova podala zpravy od zabavniho vyboru, pfevedla $45.- do nageho radii a $40. ponechala v zabavnfm vyboru.

Bratr Matula mluvil se sestrou Marcelou Kleprh'kovou, tak mu fekla 2e Jaroslav byl pfelo2en do Hartland Nursing Home North East v San Antonio, majf tam lep gf zafizenf, ktere Jarka potfebuje k uzdravenf. Bude bydlet v residenenf easti, efslo pokoje 605 a telefon 653-1219. Delcovala za pohlednice s pfanim uzdraveni, ktere jejf mantel obdriel kdy2 byl v Nix nemocnici.

Sestra Viola Kurtzova, pfedsedkyne vyboru podala zpravy o kontrole tieetnich knih cot bylo 12 ledna, bratr Don Netek a Joe Spaeek byli spoluelenf vyboru.

Bratr Don Netek navrhl, aby jsme koupili novou kameru ne2 dat spravit tu starou a bylo to podporovano sestoru Phelpsovou.

Nag fad ma 17 spoleeensk9ch elenft a kdyby se chteli stat aktivnfmi eleny mohou si koupit "Annuity", sestra Jarolyn Poppova by yam to vysvetlila a rada vann s tim pomirie.

Na tinorove schfrzi budeme Tuft oblo2ene chiebfeky z hovezfrn masem

15. finora 1989 (roast beef sandwiches) ovgem doufam 2e sestry pfinesou nejake zakusky.

Misto-pfedseda Bill Mare g , kter9 je tee aktivni coordinator, oznamil 2e 4. bfezna budou soute2e Domino a Taroky v Temple, Texas; o tom se mft2ete vice clo yed& na pflgtf schfizi.

Narozeniny v mesfci lednu slavili Joe Spaeek, Bill Mare g , Evelyn Matulova, Don Netek, Anthony Trilfeek a Frances Koneen9. "Split the Pot" ✓9hrali Doris Moczygemba a Otto Hurta. Odmenu za piltomnost ye schfizi obdr2eli 1. Joe Stryk, 2. Emil Rohan a 3. Leora Uribe.

Sestra Alma Triliekova navrhla, aby schfize byla skoneena a bratr Frank Fajkus to podporoval. Nasledovala dobra svaeina a spoleena zabava.

Nage pfigti schfize bude 19. tinora ve 2 hodiny odpoledne v St. Margaret Mary aktivnfm stfedisku. Dostavte se v hojnem poetu, elm vice (nas) tim lope hid. stare pofekadlo.

Se sestersk9m pozdravem, Miloslava Phelpsova

K devitistemu devadesatipatemu vSTroei timrti blahosiavene Mlady Pfemyslovny Mlada, od jejfho2 jrnena pozdeji vzniklo kfesnf jmeno Milada, a die nekter9ch pramenft i jmeno MIla (Milugka), aekoliv toto jmeno je spfge odvozeno od Miloslavy ne2 od Mlady, byla dcerou eeskeho knaete Boleslava I, jet zabil Ci nechal zabft sveho vlastnfho bratra Vaclava. Knife Vaclav pfijel z pra2skeho sidla do Stare Boleslavi na posvicenf ci pout' k svetcfurt Kosmovi a Damianu 27. zaff 929. (Krypta staroboleslayskeho kostela je dodnes temto svetcum zasvecena.) Druh9 den 28. zaff, kdy2 se chytal dvefnfho kruhu, chtfc vejft do kostela, byl zavraiden die jedne verse bratrovra2ednou d9kou, die _line verse vrahy najat9mi jeho bratrem. Ucta knfiete Vaclava se po jeho smrti rychle rozgffila po stredni a zapadrif Evrope a knife Vaclav byl zahy prohlagen svat9m. Boleslav I, Vaclavfiv bratr, se dal pozdeji na pokani jet mu zfejme pfimluvou svateho Vaclava bylo udeleno, jelikol se doekal radosti na vgech sv9ch detech jim2 byl zavraklen9 knife Vaclav str9cem. Boleslav I provdal svou dceru Doubravku v roce 965 za polskeho kni2ete Me g ka, ktereho Doubravka pfimela svou laskavosti k pokftenf. Polaci pak v roce 1966 oslavovali tisiciletf kiest'anstvi v Polsku, kam2 pfi gla kfestansica vfra z nagf stare vlasti, kde kfesfanstvf pevne zakotvilo pffchodem svetcfr Cyrila a Metocieje na Velehrad VeIke Moravy v roce 863. -- Mlad gf sestra Doubravky jmenem Mlada, znama svou zboinosti jig v titlem detstvf, ode gla do Rima, kde vstoupila do tamej gfho klagtera benediktinek. Do Prahy se vratila a.2 po timrtf sveho otce Boleslava I, jel

zemfel v roce 967. Mimo dcer Doubravky a Mlady mel tento eesk9 knife tee dva syny; star gf Boleslav viddl po otcove smrti jako Boleslav II (967-999), miad gf Strachkvas, jet se narodil v dobe vraidy sveho str9ce Vaclava u kostelnich dveff, se stal pozdeji benediktinsk9m mnichem v bavorskem Rezne. Historicke Rezno Cili Regensburg u Dunaje v Bavorsku mei° nekolikrat ye sve historii vliv na Ceske dejiny. Poprve bylo tomu die nekter9ch prament ji g za knaete Hostivita, kdy v Rezne bylo pokfteno nekolik eesk9ch kmenov9ch knaat s dalgimi eleny jejfch rocift. Pled zllzenim pra2skeho biskupstvi Cechy patfily cirkevne k Reznu; kdy2 Praha dosahla vlastniho biskupstvi v roce 973, tak praisk9 biskup byl podffzen metropolitovi mohueskemu al' do zffzenf arcibiskupstvi v Praze Karlem IV, otcem vlasti. Strachkvas, mladgf syn Boleslava I se stal benediktinsk9m mnichem v Rezne proto, 2e v tu dobu v Cechach jegte nebyl 2adn9 klagter; teprve za spoluprace jeho bratra Bolesiava II a druheho pralskeho biskupa Vojtecha Slavnfkovce vznikl v Cechach v roce 993 prvni musk klagter benediktfrat na Bfevnove. A tento Pfemyslovec Strachkvas, feholnim jmenem Kristian - Kfigfan, napsal na popud biskupa Vojtecha krasnou latinou prvni historicky zname literarnf dflo nazvane "Zivot a umueeni svate Ludmily a svateho Vaclava."

Vrat'me se nynf k blahoslavene Mlade, jet byla prvni historicky znamou poutnici z Cech do Rfma. Jak u2 vfme, vstoupila ye "veenem meste" do klagtera. Tam dostala feholnf jmeno Marie h naueila se latine i jin9m ritzn9rn pracim. Behem sveho frinskeho pobytu vymohla od pape2e Jana XIII (jet byl 132 nastupcem svateho Petra) povolenf k zaloienf pra2skeho biskupstvi a k zfizeni pannenskeho kla g tera benediktinek (duchovnich dcer svate Scholastiky, sestry svateho Benedikta z Nursie v italske Umbrii, kde se rovnel nachazi rodigte svateho Franti gka z Assisi) pfi kostelu svateho Jiff na pra2skem hrade. Za Boleslava II, bratra Mlady a synovce svateho Vaclava, vznikly prve 3 klagtery v Cechach: v Blevnove u Prahy, na ()strove pii soutoku Vltavy se Sazavou, a uveden9 ji2 2ensk9 klagter pfi kostele svateho Jiff. Tento nejstarg'f a nejzachovalej gf romansk9 kostel v Praze zalo2i1 kolem roku 915 knife Vratislav, otec svateho Vaclava a Bolesiava prvnfho. Kolem roku 973 byl tento chram roz gffen a v roce 1150 za abatyge Berty byly postaveny jeho 2 charakteristicke bile ve2e, bez kter9ch panorama, jak ji ka2c19 zna, by nebyla kornpletnf. Pro telo svate Ludmily, ktere je u svateho Jiff pohfbeno, byla tu pozdeji postavena zvla gtnf hrobnf kaple gotickeho slohu; ji2n1 portal s vlysem Cili ozdobn9m pasem svateho Jiff byl pozdeji pfestaven v renesaanirn slohu, tiprava hlavnfho portalty s kaplf svateho Jana je z baroka. Hlavnf 1od a kne2i gte byly restaurovany tak jak existovaly ye dvanactem stoletf. Tato vfc jak tislcileta svatyne s velkou podzemni

kryptou a prastar9mi pilffi je vlastne nejpamatnej gi architekturou praisk9ch Hradean. Kostel svateho Jiff u sidla eesk9ch panovniku se must videt; uvniti chramu tu d9cha na ka2cleho navgtevnika milenium nagich dejin. -Zajiste s tomto m9m nazorem souhlasf ka2c19, kdo do teto tak historicky svatyne zavital. 2ensk9 benediktinsk9 kla gter pfi tomto v9znamnem chramu jet je vfibec nejstar gim monast9rem ve stare vlasti (zminen9 ji g Bfevnov i Ostrov vznikly pozdeji) mel duldit9 kulturnf v9znam i velky vliv ph v9voji, hajenf a prosazovani pray na eeskou statnost.

U2 samotna Mladina posice Ceske kneiny - abaty g e, ktera spolukorunovala man2elky eesk9ch knflat, davala svatojifskemu klagteru velkou dfilditost jak ye stare vlasti tak i za jejfmi hranicemi. Tento v9znamn9 °brad toti'2 oficialne pfiznaval nagi stare vlasti pravo na vlastnf osobitou statnf existenci v tehdej gi v9vojove dobe stfedoevropsk9ch a zapadoevropsk9ch zemf. Jak ji g v tomto elanku zmineno, nehynoucf zasluhu o tento v9znamn9 tikon ma blahoslavend Mlada Pfemyslovna zprostfedkovanfm zalo2enf pra2skeho biskupstvi v roce 973.

Dcera knf2ete Boleslava I, blahoslavend Mlada Pfemyslovna, abaty ge svatojifskeho kla gtera na Hradeanech v Praze zemfela tamte2 v povesti svatosti dva dny pled svatkem svate Scholastiky 8. unora 994 pled 995 roky. Jejf fel° bylo ulo2eno v krypte kostela svateho Jiff sousedfcfho s klagterem.

Klagter benediktinek u svateho Jiff pfe2i1 husitske boufe a trval a2 do doby rakouskeho cfsafe Josefa II (1780-1790), kter9 jej zru gil a kim pfenesl pra y° svatojilsk9ch abaty gf na pfedstavene sousednfho "Ustavu glechtieen," kter9 byl puvodne zalo2en pro svobodne a ovdovele dcery ze glechtick9ch rode cisafovnou Marif Terezif, matkou Josefa II. Tento vzpominkov9 elanek jsem sepsal zaeatkem tinora 1989 k devitistemu petadevadesatemu v9roef bla2ene smrti Mlady Pfemyslovny, pfislugnice eesk9ch nebes. Svetci a svetice eeskeho nebe rovne2 path jak na slavne tak na pohnute stranky bohat9ch dejin nagi stare vlasti. Bud'me si tohoto faktu pine vedomi bez rozdflu nageho nabo2enskeho pfesvedeenf!

Sepsal John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Jak se strizlik stal kralikkem Raz se se gli veeci ptaci, aby se zvolili krala. I uradili se, 2e ten bude kralem, kdo najvygi vyleti. Stfizlik, jak to uslygel, skryl se orlovi do pefa. Pygn9 orel se sebral a letel tak vysoko, 2e ho ui ani vide nebylo, a zvolal: "Ja budu kralem, ja sem najvy gi leteL Vtym vyleti mu stfizlik z pefa a kfiei: "Ja sem dee vy gi vyletel, ja budu kralem!"

Orel se usmil a pravel: "Nu, nech tak!

Ja sem velky a budu kralem, a ty maly budeg kraliekem.

Od teho Casu menuju stfizlieka tee kraliekem.

Z Jakubeovic. Zapsal Josef Flanderka, prepsal T. Sm9d.

14/VESTNIK-15. tinora 1989 dobrou noc— good night sbohem— goodbye s Panem Bohem— goodbye na shledanou— see you later nazdar— hello, cheerio The most useful term is "dobr den". Its common usage is relatively new, but it has almost replaced "dobre odpoledne" meaning "good afternoon" and has been making inroads in replacing even "dobre rano" or "dobre jitro". "Dobr den" has replaced also quite a few overly polite greetings such as "poklona, ma ticta, rukulfbam, etc." Good riddance.

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"Dobre rano" is used more in the country, while "dobre jitro" is more common in the cities. "Dobre jitro" is becoming more and more common.

Since "jitro" is a poetic word and not otherwise commonly used, you may run across an abbreviation "dobrtro", which is strictly colloquial.

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"Sbohem" has a religious origin.

Literal translation is "with God" and traces apparently to the phrase "Jdi (or Jdete) s Bohem". "Jdi" is singular, while "Jdete" is plural imperative (meaning "Go with God"). The religious meaning has been slowly lost in the common usage, therefore, it is written now as one word, "sbohem", instead of "s Bohem".

The religious meaning has been largely preserved with the longer form of the same greeting "s Panem Bohem", and, therefore, it is usually written as three separate words with capital letters. Literal translation would be "with Lord God." Occasionally, you may see it written as one word, "spanem bohem".

"Dobr veer" and "dobrou noc" is used similarly as in this country. The same is true of "na shledanou".

*** (Nowadays: "Ahoy!" is also used very much for Hello and/or Farewell or Goodbye.— Editor.)

Sliby Ve slibech bud' opatrnj7, vernjr a svedomit. Deti nemajic 2adneho jmeni, nemohou mnoho slibiti. Co v g ak dle sv Tch okolnosti s rozvahou slibilo (bez rozvahy nema nic slibovati), to ma vypiniti, by vypineni slibu s nepiemaitelnou pfekallou se setkalo. Jinak by te men tide za vrtkaveho, nespolehliveho.

Clovek chvaly hoden müe ku podivu mnoho dobreho pusobiti, i jest blahodejnm piikladem, jen 2 lasku k pravde, pevnost mysli, vernost a cluveru lidi k lidem kolkol rozglinje.

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*** "Nazdar" was made popular by the Sokols, and in this country it was regarded as a special Sokol greeting.

This is no longer so. "Nazdar" is very common, and no longer connected with Sokol use exclusively. When you meet someone who is older or whom you do not know closely, then the greeting of "dobrr den" would come to your lips, while a close friend or contemporary you would greet with "nazdar". From the point of an

—SPJSTELEKTRICKE minibusy jezdi na jedno autobusove lince ye stfedu mesta Tours ve Francii. Elektricke akunnulatory a motor jsou umisteny v pfivesu za minibusem a v pfipade nutnosti mule minibus pouiit motor na tekutY plyn.

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LODGE POKROK DALLAS Dallas NO. 84 b 2625 Floyd St.

For Christmas enjoyment & gifts-lovely cassette of Czech Christmas carols & hymns.

Also available is polka & waltz classic favorites cassette. Lyrics included - 17 songs on each 40-min. tape. Price: $8.50 plus $1.50 shipping per tape.

Write: EAST BERNARD CZECH SINGERS, c/o Martha Viktorin, Rt. 2, Box 224, East Bernard, TX 77435. Specify "Christmas" or "Classic".

Saturday, February 18 Music By

Jodie Mikula Polka Band (Polkas, Waltzes, Country-Western & Modern)

DANCE TIME: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

— The Entire Family Is Welcome — Admission: $5.00 Per Person Adults 17 Years and Under FREE!

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Seky vyplimjte na The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, c/o Ben Tre'alek, Jr., treasurer, Rt. 3, Box 111-A, Caldwell, TX. 77836. Tato prosba neni omezena jen do statu Texas, ale nadace pfijme kaldou'eastku odkudkoliv na teto zemekouli.

(Parking Area Guarded By Security Guard Until 1:00 a.m.)

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5 to 25, 1989 -- 21 Days $2,950.00 per person

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Klub Kontinental's 3rd Farm Exchange Tour With Czechoslovakia September 15 to

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This is a reciprocal exchange between Slusovice JZD farm cooperative. Free time to visit relatives/friends, genealogy, look up roots. Includes airfare, hotel with 3 meals daily, sightseeing.

Available For Immediate Booking The PODLUZAN FOLK AND DANCE ENSEMBLE of Breclav, Czechoslovakia - limited dates in July 1989 available in states For bookings contact Rudy & Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, TX 77435, or phone 409-335-4456 after 6 p.m. 409-335-4471 No Charges - To Klub Kontinental Video and Slide Presentation Highlights Of 1988 Tour Of Medjurgorje, Vienna And Czechoslovakia Sunday, February 19, 1989 At 1 to 5 p.m., Riverside Hall, East Bernard, TX. Discussion Of June and September 1989 Tours.

PUBLIC INVITED -

Wednesday, February 15, 1989-VESTNIK/15

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Feb. 17-Family Social Night Tuesday, Feb. 21-Cottonwood Water Supply Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24-Family Social Night Sunday, Apr. 16-Hosting District III Spring Meeting ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Feb. 18-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Feb. 25-Leather and Lace Saturday, Mar. 18-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Mar. 25-People's Choice ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS (NO FEBRUARY MEETING) Saturday, Mar. 11-Dance; music by Charles Mikeska and The "Sensations" Saturday, Apr. 8-Hosting State "42" Tournament (Regular Lodge Meeting every 2nd Wednesday at 7 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Feb. 18-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Feb. 26-BATTLE DANCE: Tony Janak vs. Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots, 3-8 Saturday, Mar. 4-Jodie Mikula, 8:30-12:30 Sunday, Mar. 12-Spring Polka Fest, 2-8; music

by Vrazels, Fritz Hodde, and Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, Mar. 18-King of Swing, 8:30-12:30 (Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, Feb. 25-House-Hill Wedding Dance; music by Sterling Country (Games every Wednesday night, 7 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; Lic. #1-74-0875354-3) ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Feb. 18-Vrazel's (P/W/Var.) Saturday, Feb. 25-Lone Star Czech (P/W/C) (For reservations call 875-6321 or 875-5458) ***

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Mar. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Lodge Hall Sunday, Mar. 12-First Semi-Annual Meeting of the "Czech National Cemetery" Association, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge Hall, East Bernard ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Mar. 12-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.

(Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Sunday, Apr.-Hosting District VI Spring Meeting ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Feb. 18-Dakota Saturday, Feb. 25-Billy Roy and Heart of The Night (Lodge Meetings 2nd Sunday at 3 p.m.; Youth Meetings 2nd Sunday at 2:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Sunday, Mar. 5-Adult Meeting, 2 p.m.; Youth Meeting following and Sandwich Supper/Volleyball Saturday, Mar. 25-Youth Easter Egg Hunt, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 2-Adult Meeting, 2 p.m.; Youth Meeting followng and Sandwich Supper/Volleyball ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, Feb. 20-Regular Monthly Meeting Saturday, Mar. 18-Robin Nolan Wedding Monday, Mar. 20-Regular Monthly Meeting Saturday, Apr. 15-E1 Campo High School Senior Party Saturday, Mar. 6-Jose Gallegas Saturday, June 3-Manuel Reyes

(Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Bingo License No. 3000-72-8240-0) ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Friday, Feb. 17-Family Night Social, 6 p.m.; also Hamburgers and French Fries Saturday, Feb. 18-Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Monday, Feb. 20-Trustees' Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 25-Hosting Supreme Lodge Workshop, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Dance, 8-12 p.m., The New Edition Tuesday, Feb. 28-Choral Club Resumes Practice, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 4-Hosting State Tarok Tournament; Dance at night with music by Charles Mikeska and The "Sensations" Saturday, Mar. 5-Lodge and Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 11-Donnie Wavra and The HiLiters Saturday, Mar. 18-Hykel-Warham Wedding; Leroy Rybak Swinging Orch.

Saturday, Mar. 25-NO DANCE; Before Easter ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA (Happy Hour on Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m.; Game Social, 3rd Friday Night of each Month) ***

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Sunday, Mar. 12-Lodge Meeting at the Ellinger Fire Dept. Bldg. ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, Mar. 5-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 2 P.m. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, Feb. 18-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Feb. 25-Midnight Highway Saturday, March 25-Hosting State Straight Domino Tournament ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meeting first Monday of each month, 7:00 p.m.; Saturday night dances every first and third Saturday of the month, 9 to 1; games night every Thursday, 7-10; Permit #1-75-1052324-8; kitchen/bar open) ***

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Saturday, Feb. 18-The New Edition, 9-12:30 Saturday, Apr. 1-Tommie Vanek, 9-12:30 Saturday, May 6-Majek Orchestra, 9-12:30 (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 (Games Night every Thursday, at 7 p.m.; Lic. Permit No. 30000077-419-001). ***

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Feb. 12-Bountiful Meal and Fellowship, 12 noon; Lodge Meeting, 1 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Feb. 18-Jodie Mikula Sunday, Feb. 19-Initiation of New Members; Fried Chicken Dinner, $3.50, Adults; $2, Children; Ladies bring Pastry; Meeting starts at 3 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 4-Vrazels Polka Band Sunday, Mar. 12-Lodge 84's 79th Anniversary Celebration; Doors Open, 11:30 a.m.; Dinner, 12:30-2:00 p.m.; Adults, $5, Children, $3; lots of Entertainment -- The Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra; Youth Program; "Brother and Sister" Award; Memorial Service; 50-Year Membership Recognition; Guest Speaker Saturday, Mar. 18-Lone Star Czechs Monday, Mar. 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 1-Cen-Tex Polka Band Saturday, Apr. 8-Bake Sale at Rudolph's Meat Market, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pastry Donations for this big project Tuesday, May 2-Entertainment Committee Meeting to finalized plans for September 16-17 Czechfest Saturday, May 20-Czech Harvesters ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Feb. 18-Lee Roy Matocha (P/T) Monday, Feb. 20-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb 24-Texas Brew - Ladies' Oriental Shrine Drummett Unit; Call 688-6134 for Information and Tickets Saturday, Feb. 25-Manny Green - Big Band; DRESS CODE Monday, Feb. 27-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 1-Birthday Club Card Party and Luncheon Saturday, Mar. 4-Central Texas Sounds (Polka) Monday, Mar. 6-Czech Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Mar. 8-Birthday Club Meeting/Lunch Friday, Mar. 10-Texas Brew - True C/W Saturday, Mar. 11-The Original Nick Navarro Big Band; DRESS CODE Sunday, Mar. 12-District V Meeting at Lodge 172, Pasadena Monday, Mar. 13-Lodge Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 18-Vrazels; Polka Monday, Mar. 20-Czech Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Mar. 25-Knights of Dixie; (B/R & Mixed) Monday, Mar. 27-Czech Classes, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 2-Blue Room Party, 4-9; Cocktails/Dinner/Dancing, music by The Wilderness; $10/Person (Kitchen open for Saturday night dances; every Thursday games -- 7:15 p.m. - Early Bird Special; 7:45 p.m. Regular Games; License #3-000-621-2077-41001) ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Mar. 18-KC 4th Degree Dance, 8:30 -12:30; The Czech Harvesters Saturday, Apr. 8-KASH FOR KIDS DANCE, 8:30 - 12:30; Jodie Mikula (All proceeds to Charity) (Dress Code for ballroom and waltz/polka dances; Game Nights first and third Tuesday of each month, 7-10; Lodge Meetings second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified)

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. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Feb. 18-Gentries Saturday, Feb. 25-Hickory Creek (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.

Games every Tuesday, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Game time, 7 p.m.; License No. 17420422390-41002) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Feb. 18-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Feb. 25-Treadin' Water Saturday, Mar. 4-Country Junction Saturday, Mar. 11-New South Saturday, Mar. 18-Ramblin' Rhythm Saturday, Mar. 25-NO DANCE; EASTER (All Saturday night dances: 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Lodge Membership Monthly Meetings every Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meetings,same date, 6:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES (Games every Sunday, 1:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m.; License Permit No. 17516910506-41002; Lodge meeting every second Sunday, 5:30 p.m.)

(For Lodge Rentals, call Tony Sanchez 264-9691, or Pat Still 265-5618, or call the Lodge 465-8538 ***

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, Mar. 16-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. at Bavarian Village, New Braunfels ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Sunday, Apr. 9-Hosting District I Spring Meeting (Regular monthly meeting on the 1st Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. This will remain the same until further notice. No meetings on Sunday.

Games every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday at 7:30 p.m.; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002)

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Sunday, Feb. 17-SPJST Lodge Monthly Meeting, 3 p.m., followed with Potluck Supper; Members bring a covered dish Saturday, Feb. 18-Czech Harvesters (P/W) Saturday, Feb. 25-Allan Reeves (B/R) Saturday, Mar. 4-Mardi Gras Dance; music by Moostash Joe of Nebraska (P/W) Saturday, Mar. 11-St. Patrick's Dance; music

by Chuck Arlington (B/R) Saturday, Mar. 25-Charlie Patteson (B/R) (Dances from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; Dress Code So all ballroom dances, except to polka/waltz dances)

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Feb. 17-Jim McCord Band Saturday, Feb. 18-People's Choice Friday, Feb. 24-Mac Abernathy Saturday, Feb. 25-Debonaires Sunday, Mar. 12-Hosting District II Spring Meeting (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)

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LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Feb. 19-Lodge Meeting at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Center, 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio ***

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Mar. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Lodge meeting every first Monday, 7:30 p.m.; games every Sunday, 2 p.m. and every Wednesday, 7 p.m.; every Saturday dances, 9-1) ***

LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION Sunday, Mar. 12-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at W&W Real Estate Office, 4343 Carter Creek Parkway, Suite 117, Bryan

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LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

SPJST

Saturday, Feb. 18-C/W Dance w/Jerry Max Lane Sunday, Mar. 5-Polka Dance w/Moostash Joe of Nebraska Sunday, Mar. 12-Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 1-St. Thomas Dance w/Jodie Mikula ***

LODGE NO. 157, LUBBOCK Sunday, Apr. 23-Hosting District IV Meeting ***

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA Sunday, Mar. 12-Lodge Quarterly Meeting, 11:30 a.m. at Gateway Restaurant, Pleasanton ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Feb. 18-River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, Feb. 25-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Mar. 4-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday,Mar. 11-Family Tradition (C/W) Sunday, Mar. 12-Hosting District V Spring Meeting Saturday, Mar. 18-Texas Borderline (c/W) Saturday, Mar. 25-The Wilderness (C/W) (Executive Members' & Board of Trustees' Meeting each 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 7:00

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES Home or Farm Mortgages: 9 3/4% for 1 to 7 years 10% for 8 to 10 years 10 1/4% for 11 to 15 years 10 1/2% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 11 1/4% for 10 years

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE: 9% annualized effective through 4-30-89

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Lodge 81 81 81 81 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 91 139 139 139 142 142 142 172 172 172 172 172 172 172 181 196 SFR Dist. Dir. V.P. SFM

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