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"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS" •

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SPJST Herald "Joining Hands Td Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"

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Dale Kessel (left) president of Lodge 18, brought welcome from the host President Howard lodge. SL Leshikar brought welcome on behalf of the Supreme Lodge.

April 1, 1992

Chairman of Board Sid Pokladn was in char e of announcements an delivered— Blessing before the meal.

HOME OFFICE EMPLOYEES Lanita Anglin (left) and Dorothy Tomasek (right) were in charge of workshop registration. In background are State Field Manager Gene McBride and Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska, workshop coordinator.

Grass-Roots Teamwork at Workshop The recent local lodge officers' workshop was a prime example of grass-roots teamwork. Everyone present was given the opportunity to participate and share ideas for finding more and better ways to meet the needs of our members.

A PANEL OF CONVENTION Standing Committee Chairmen discussed the function of each committee, L to R: Angeline Kristinek, Publication Committee; Ben Jarma, Insurance Committee; Monta Foster, Finance Committee; and Mildred Holeman, By-Law Committee.

The theme of the workshop was "Meeting The Needs Of Our Members." The workshop was structured to share and gather information in line with our organization's mission statement, "to serve our members and improve their quality of life." From time to time, an organization needs to take time to listen to its local leaders to hear their ideas on what they feel the organization needs to be doing...to get a sense of direction for the organization.

During the morning session, the assembly was divided into 22 separate workteams. Each team selected a captain and was asked to come up with new ideas on what the SPJST could do for its members on the lodge, district and state level. They were asked to list their dreams for their lodge and to come up with new programs and activities they would like to see in their lodge. They were then asked to refine their list to 5 new ideas and to select the one best new idea.

The attendees were then assembled and each of the 22 team captains was given time to discuss their best ideas. Many outstanding ideas were enthusiastically presented for further development. We have assembled these ideas and are sharing them with you at the end of this report.

Local lodges ara encouraged to use the team brainstorming process to consider implementing some of the new ideas. Those leaders present at the workshop should be able to lead the type of team approach used at the workshop in their lodges. There is a wealth of talent in our local lodges and we encourage you to have your own team sessions to develop new programs for your lodge. Use this approach to find out what your members would like and then decide how to implement the new programs.

The changing times have created challenges for our Society. By utilizing input from our members, and relying on a team approach at all levels, we can meet those challenges. I think that someone out there in your lodge has the solution to your biggest problem if we can but tap into the ideas and talents.

LODGE 172 TREASURER Tennie Walla reading letter of gratitude from members of Lodge 172 for 1982 donation. Mrs. Walla, also told members a plaque is displayed in Pasadena representing the Academy donation and stating that Lodge 177, Academy showed the greatest amount of faith in the Pasadena lodge and D R E A M!!!!. The presentation was made at the local lodge officers' workshop held in Elgin during the panel discussions.

Sharing the presentation, L to R: Kathy Fritz, Jarolyn Popp, Tennie Walla, Annie Vahalik, Betty Olson, Diane Pelzel and Albert Lange.

During the afternoon session, a panel of convention standing committee chairmen discussed the function of each of their committees. Committees represented were: By-Law by Mildred Holeman; Finance by Monta Foster; Insurance by Ben Jarma; and Publication by Angeline Kristinek. Al Kercho was the moderator.

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Editor COMMENTS

Time goes by and teaches us many things about various aspects of life, and especially about us human beings. _ With each passing month, week and day, we find changes that reveal either a progress and improvement in human nature or vice versa. Some changes come rather slowly and we scarcely notice them, while others come quickly and change so suddenly that they almost take us by surprise.

In the beginning of this century, usually a handshake and person's word of honor were about all that was needed to "make and/or seal a deal or agreement;" in other words, a deal was made and sealed with a handshake and a person's word, and no paperwork was needed. Those days are long gone!

As time progressed, we found ourselves having to draw up legal papers about almost everything, and a handshake, word of honor, etc., were no longer good enough or binding.

Now, we find that even written agreements are being contested in our courts of law which seem to be almost overwhelmed with cases pending, and our legal system is almost at a standstill with many cases waiting months, even years to be brought to trial.

Violating the law seems to be more prevalent than not. This seems to be true from our National Headquarters down through our state governments all the way down to our local level; indeed, over one hundred high level government officials have been accused, tried and convicted of breaking the law in the previous administrations eight years in our national government. And that seems to be the case in nearly all aspects of our life. It seems that loyalty to one's country, state, county or any other organization in our everyday life has taken a back seat to personal gain of each individual.

In order for this world to be a better place to live in, the Secretary General and all leaders at the United Nations, the leading authorities of all nations and states, plus all other organizations, must place the welfare of the organizations they represent above all personal aspirations and gains which seems to be a very hard quality to find, nowadays.

It seems hard to find people in these present times who will place the good and welfare of the many above the personal desire to gain personal benefit, and while we have that attitude existing, the world around us will continue to be poorer and worse off than becoming prosperous. It seems that the welfare of one's fellow human beings takes second place in too many individuals' minds and personal gain has become Number One on their priority list.

In our own SPJST Society we find many members, some in leadership positions and some not, who place the welfare of our society above all else, and then, we find others who are placing personal gain above all else. It is harder and harder to find true fraternally-spirited members for leadership who feel that they should place an organization ahead of their personal gain; this has become more and more prevalent in the last half-century.

President John F. Kennedy, in 1960,

stated: "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country." It seems as though this thought has , been completely turned around in the last thirty some years and everyone seems to ask: "What will I receive for doing this?" If our forefathers would have organized our Society with that selfish thought in mind, our Society would not be in the good standing which it is now.

With the convention approaching it would be well for all of us to evaluate our personal thoughts and feelings, ignore our personal aspirations and decide what action we can take to make our Society an even better organization for all of us than it is; if we do this, we may not see any personal gain immediately; however, a better society will mean that it will give us a better future for every member concerned, and thereby, we will also gain in the long-term.

When we stop and think about it, doing good for others makes us all feel so much better with a feeling that we have done something worthwhile for the people associated with us in a common goal and cause.

If we all go to the convention with a feeling of brotherhood and a desire to improve our Society for the next four years and accomplish that, we will all leave for home at the end of the convention with a feeling of satisfaction that we have accomplished all the good we could for the future of SPJST. *** Your editor has met with the ByLaw, Finance and Publication Committees to-date and has found them all fraternally concerned with their input into the convention to make our society even better in the next four years.

It is anticipated that they have success in their endeavors to find ways to improve the day-to-day operations of our SPJST into the future.

Of course,_ our next convention will be in 1996, and immediately upon its heels we will have our 100th Anniversary in 1997, so we will have a rather busy time just prior to the beginning of the 21st century in 2000.

Some members of two of the abovementioned committees have asked the question: "Why and from where does this proposal of appointing the editor and legal advisor continually come up every four years before each convention when it is always voted down at each convention?"

This editor has no direct information or knowledge to answer the question; however, it is rather ironic that it is continually being proposed and sometimes by individuals who have no personal reason for advancing the idea.

As far as this writer is concerned, it is far more important to our SPJST membership that those two positions be elected by the membership through their respective delegates than to be appointed by a few individuals who can replace them any time those individuals are not happy with what the editor wrote or the legal advisor did legally.

It also seems that some sources who keep proposing these changes do not give our membership enough credit for thinking for themselves or about what is good for our SPJST and that the membership and delegates will fall for any type of information being passed to them.

Well, we will have to wait and see how far these proposals will get and how many of our delegates wish to have our Society operated completely by just a few - or whether they want to keep democratic control of their own society.

Wednesday, April 1, 1992--VESTNIK/3

From President's Office SPJST State Tournamen s "42" Dokaino April 11, 1992 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook

Horseshoes April 25, 1992 SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST-

SPJST Lodge No. 200, Bruceville-Eddy

THOSE ATTENDING THE WORKSHOP were divided into 22 brainstorming groups. Three of the groups are shown above hard at work.

Welcomes you to our CHARTERING CEREMONY SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 1992; 4:00 P.M. BRUCEVILLE-EDDY HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA ***********************************

PROGRAM WELCOME - BOB MIRACLE, PRESIDENT, Lodge 200 INVOCATION - Earl Soudelier, FAC - Lodge 200 INTRODUCTIONS - Gene McBride, SFM District II Director - Willie E. Kohutek SPJST SL President - Howard B. Leshikar *****',********************************************

Barbecue Meal served following program (Served by Members of Lodge No. 200) RSVP by calling (817) 859-5380 -SPJST--

From The Secretary-Treasurer's Office Grass-Roots Teamwork At Workshop (Continued From Page One) We also heard from a panel of representatives from active and successful local lodges who shared information on why their lodge had achieved success. Serving on the panel were: Albert Lange, Lodge No. 187; Betty Olson, Lodge No. 84; Diane Pelzel; Lodge No. 160; Tennie Walla, Lodge No. 172; Annie Vahalik, Lodge No. 4; and Jarolyn Popp, Lodge No. 133. Al Kercho of Lodge 92 served as panel moderator.

EACH OF THE 22 WORK GROUPS selected a captain to present their ideas on activities and direction for the SPJST. Joe Nezval, Lodge No. 28, was the first team captain to present a group report.

The Fraternalist of the Year award was announced during the workshop. This honor was earned by Della Kadlecek of Lodge No. 88 and will be presented posthumously at the convention in Victoria.

A fine example of fraternalism and sharing was demonstrated by two lodges.

When Pasadena Lodge No. 172 was in the process of raising funds to construct their present facility, Lodge No. 177, Academy made a memorial donation of $1,000 to the Pasadena lodge. Tennie Walla, on behalf of Lodge No. 172, Pasadena returned the favor by presenting a $1,000 memorial donation to Lodge No. 177, Academy.

(See Related Story & Photo on Page 5) Appreciation is expressed to the following: SPJST Lodge No. 18, Elgin, for hosting the workshop and providing the coffee; Lodge No. 18 President Dale Kessel for the welcome message and leading the pledge of allegiance; Howard Leshikar for the welcome for the Society; Sid Pokladnik for the announcements and Grace before the meal; Panel Moderator Al Kercho; all panel participants; Dorothy Tomasek and Lanita Anglin for handling registration; Frank Klinkovsky for assisting with the member feedback session; Gene McBride, Keith Gatewood, Jerome Hlavaty and Helen Hegwood for taking photos; the Supreme Lodge members for their input and assistance; and the greeters, set up people and kitchen crew from Lodge No. 18, Elgin.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer and Workshop Coordinator *** LIST OF MAIN IDEAS FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE LOCAL LODGE LEVEL SELECTED BY THE 22 TEAMS (The number at the end indicates the number of teams selecting that particular idea.)

1. Attract young adults between ages 17 and 35. (5) 2. Hold a special family night with games and refreshments; have special speakers encourage participation; pass out information on SPJST benefits. (4) 3. More fraternalism and friendship between members. (2) 4. Telephone Committee to inform members of functions and activities of the lodge. (2)

A PANEL OF LEADERS from axiive lodges sh2reei bformat t.nose present, T. to A: Jarolyn Popp, Lodge 133; Tennie Walla, Lodge i72; Annie Vahalik, L ,:-rige 4; Betty Olson, Lodge 84; Diane Pelzel, Lodge 160; Albert Lange, Lodge 187; and Al Kercho, Lodge 92, who served as the moderator.

5. Help form youth club for small lodges. (2) 6. Provide transportation of members to fraternal activities.

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SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS present at Workshop, L to R: SecretaryTreasurer Leonard Mikeska, the workshop coordinator; President Howard Leshikar, Vice President Bernie Gebala, Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, and Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir.

DIRECTORS PRESENT AT WORKSHOP, L to R: Sid Pokladnik, District III; Louis Hanus, District V; Matt Vanek, District VI; Stanley Broz, District IV; Thelma Hrncir, District VII; Willie E. Kohutek, District II; and Andrew Vavra, District I.

7. Give youth more responsibility by letting them conduct one adult meeting, having non-alcoholic dances, visiting sick and shut-ins, having and serving a dinner for senior citizens, involvement with environment programs, and latch key programs.

8. Scholarship for all graduating seniors if active in local youth program.

9. More activities to attract more people of all ages.

10. More active sales representatives to work harder and ask new members if interested in serving on committees, etc.

11. Work within your local framework and expectations.

12. Tie in lodge events with holidays (for instance, Mother's Day BB Q, Grandparents' Day. 13. Public awareness of lodge activities through newspapers, magazines, and radio.

ATTENDANCE AT THE SIXTH annual Lodge Officers' Workshop reached 185. The workshop was hosted by SPJST Lodge No. 18 on February 29, 1992.

13. Speakers on current issues for lodge meetings.

14. Ski trips-cruises.

14. Charity-Set goals and fund-raisers.

15. New member initiation, youth-adult initiation, get involved in committees.

16. Some special type of activities to get members and non-members interested.

17. Sponsor and support other non-profit organizations thereby more advertisement or good-will for SPJST.

15. Formal recognition of sales representatives at local lodge level.

16. Cultural-Family history language class.

17. Increase membership at meetings by having an active youth club, door prizes at meetings, serving meal after meeting.

18. Community-wide involvement.

18. State-wide picnic between convention years. a. Garage sale ADDITIONAL IDEAS FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE LOCAL LODGE LEVEL SELECTED BY THE 22 TEAMS (Number at the end of idea indicates the number of teams selecting that particular idea.)

1. Socials (Game nights or family nights, bowling, garage sales, and social activities after regular meetings, picnics, auctions, coffees for new members.) (15) 2. More programs for senior citizens. (7)

b. Donate hall for community meetings. c. Private hall rental.

19. Honor your members, sales representatives, 50-year members.

20. Get all age groups involved-senior citizens, youth, and the 30- to 40year-old young family group, get the youth involved in a talent show or play and get their parents to come and participate.

a. Honor 65-year-old members with lunch.

21. Correspondence and communication should be emphasized-letters, phone calls to members and the community.

b. Free use of hall for golden anniversary.

22. Bring in a big named act to do a "Benefit" to help out the lodge.

c. Senior advocacy program.

23. Stress youth clubs.

3. Have the youth meeting and the adult meeting on the same day. (3)

24. Local dues.

4. Donate use of lodge building to community for benefits and fundraisers. (3)

25. Regular lodge meetings structured to discuss insurance products rates.

5. Good lodge home. (2) 6. More fraternal involvement in community. (2) 7. More activities for the youth where there is no youth club in the local lodge. (2) 8. Sales representatives need leads from other lodge members. (2) 9. Creative events.

26. Emphasize positive local lodge activities and achievements.

27. Utilize members' talents and abilities. SMILE, SMILE, SMILE. 28. Money is important but sharing ideals can be more rewarding. (Socials, donations, etc.)

29. Regular schedule of meetings (each meeting should have a purpose or a reason for members to want to come for instance, speakers, videos, demonstrations, meals.)

10. Elect qualifed officers with charisma.

30. Dreams-have 20 percent (at least attend each meeting) personal invitations follow-up with phone.

11. More programs for young married couples.

31. Transportation for members adults and youth.

12. Minimal fee for rental of lodge halls to members for special occasions.

32. Guests day/night.

Wednesday, April 1, 1992-VESTNIK/5 33. Money-making projects.

34. Recognize 50-year members (once-a-year after they receive their 50-year pin) 35. When a member of the local lodge passes away, after the funeral services, local members prepare food and bring to the family home.

This would be a warm gesture on part of members and could encourage new membership.

Tennie Walla Speaks At State SPJST Workshop In Elgin - February 29, 1992 "What It Takes To Make A Lodge Successful"

36. Don't limit the amount of teams for the domino games.

37. Informative programs.

38. Defensive driving courses.

39. Communications-community awareness lodge, district, state.

40. Set a state project that the lodges and district can support and reach (charity).

41. Acknowledge 100 percent SPJST families.

42. Reward members for sales leads.

FRATERNALISM IS 43. Have a state-wide for ALL members every 2 years.

44. Group outing with entire family participations.

45. More people involved including children.

46. More programs to promote fraternalism among members.

47. Provide educational programs for family benefits.

IDEAS FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE DISTRICT LEVEL SELECTED BY THE 22 TEAMS 1. Do something for your smaller lodges.

2. More cooperation within lodges in your district.

3. Socials 4. District contests for adults (same as for youth, arts, crafts) (3).

5. District camp for adults and families (three-day camp) (2).

6. Encourage non-members to attend district meetings and provide activities for them.

IDEAS FOR NEW PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AT THE STATE LEVEL SELECTED BY THE 22 TEAMS 1. Help older members to know what new insurance is now available.

2. Rotate the Czech Fest between the districts where facilities are available.

3. Larger refunds to local lodges.

4. More instructions to sales force. (Insurance, annuities, investments).

5. State Level: More activities (Adult Achievement Day) for those who support you the most -- your older members (participating).

6. State SPJST camp youth/adults could be leased to membership reunions, retreats and year-round. (2) 7. Tours-trips.

8. State adults contests.

9. Insurance program for the nursing home care, medical insurance (2).

10. Annual updates to members through brochures regarding existing benefits-insurance, investments, and other services.

11. Explore potential for medi-gap.

12. Death benefit for the living.

13. Re-design real estate loan program.

14. One delegate per family more varied input.

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Lodge Annual Events

May 17 -- Lodge 80, Holland's Annual Picnic June 7 -- Lodge 47, Seaton's Annual Picnic -SPJST-

SHARING AND CARING! How true this state

-mentis.Lodg17,AcamySertKhFizacepng$1,0 check from Lodge 172, Pasadena Treasurer Tennie Walla. In 1982 when Lodge 172 was in the process of establishing and building the lodge in Pasadena, Lodge 177 donated $1,000 to Pasadena in memory of Lodge 177's departed members. Now due to the success of Pasadena, they are returning the favor! On stage are Louis Hanus, District V director, Louise Willis, Kathy Fritz, Jarolyn Popp and Tennie Walla.

Officers of the Supreme Lodge, Fellow Members of SPJST and Guests: I have been asked to share my thoughts on "What it takes to make a lodge successful."

Thank you, Brother Hanus for asking me...it's indeed a pleasure to be a member of a lodge which is certainly in the class of SUCCESSFUL. For a lodge to be successful - Number One: A lodge can become as successful as the people want it to be successful. So, all through my thoughts you will hear me make a special reference to THE PEOPLE. Lodge 172 was organized in 1969 in the Pasadena area, so you must realize that whatever success we now have did not come overnight, but represents much hard work and real staying power. When the group was officially chartered, it was thought to be one of the largest groups in SPJST history, having 139 members.

It was a struggle for the interested group of people to hang in there and get the lodge established - even had to pay their bands with a couple of six packs of beer or a couple of bottles of liquor during those first years. In order to raise money, all sorts of ideas were implemented. Not only was money a big obstacle, but at one point in time people became a large obstacle; it was necessary to literally unseat a president and vice president....sometimes a group must, in a manner of speaking, take the bull by the horns and do whatever is necessary to assure survival and success in the future. PEOPLE must show fortitude.

After meeting at one place and another from time to time, a sort of permanent place was settled on, being a former Penny's Store space on Shaw Street, and we had a fairly full-fledged social games' program in operation.

We were able to begin to accumulate funds and think about a building.

TALK ABOUT IMPORTANCE OF THE PEOPLE....in 1976 one of our members happened upon some information at the City Hall that led him to believe that the 12 acres of land we eventually bought was located in the area where progress of the city's growth was headed. At the time it seemed more like little more than a dream, but because of the foresight of PEOPLE such as he, those of you have visited Lodge 172 know that DREAMS CAN COME TRUE. If it were not for members with such fore-

sight, the Society of SPJST could not profit and grow.

After the purchase of the acreage, our thoughts were "What about a building?" Our several trips to the Supreme Lodge to talk about a loan were supported by the then mayor of Pasadena, who realized that a building of an SPJST lodge in Pasadena would be a significant contribution to the city.

We chose our building lay-out on the pattern of the Round Rock lodge...ours is different, but BIG IT IS, and that's what counts for the operation we now have.

It was decided that a sale of part of our land would help us along with our building project, and our DREAM was really on the way to reality.

Our building opened in November 1982, and we have been going great guns ever since.

Now, some of the other items that the membership of a successful lodge must be aware of are: Be sure that the functions your lodge presents are ones that the local community will support.

It takes a little time to determine this, but after a few years we learned that Pasadena is made up of country-western dance people, so that's the main theme of our entertainment.

Another important item has to do with the type of officers, board of trustees and committee people a lodge must have to be SUCCESSFUL. We have the good fortune at Lodge 172 of having officers and committee people who are totally devoted to the maintenance of the building, the administration of our lodge business, and a fraternal program that is hard to surpass...bringing us back to my thought that IT'S THE PEOPLE who truly make a lodge. Thousands of dollars are saved each year by the work that is done by various members of our lodge on a voluntary basis every week.

It's very important that as a lodge becomes successful, that it give something back to its members...we do that by way of free dinners a couple of times a year, remuneration at Christmas time, free birthday dance tickets, and other such gifts. This is a very small way to thank our people, but it shows our appreciation for their fraternal acts directly benefitting the lodge.

Lodge 172 is now in a position to participate in many fraternal activities.

We have taken the initiative in some rather exemplary endeavors such as fund-raisers for the Mark Kilroy Foun-

6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992 dation; for a breast cancer clinic called THE ROSE; giving food, clothes and toys for children of needy families at Christmas, as well as some benefits for individuals...a child needing a liver transplant and a band leader with cancer, and others.

This past year of 1991 our lodge donated our hall services to other benevolent organizations in the value of over $10,000 and individual donations in cash in memory of departed members of their family members in excess of $1,700.

Our Executive Committee, along with our Board of Trustees, is made up of THE PEOPLE who care about our SPJST

lodge and its resources, both moneywise and building-wise, and they are very careful to make donation decisions that are prudent.

That brings another thought to mind that for a lodge to be truly SUCCESSFUL, it's very, very important that the officers and trustees elected to posts of responsibility be PEOPLE who truly are interested in the welfare of the lodge.

I hope that the thoughts I've shared with you today are some that will inspire you to THINK SUCCESS. I truly feel that the SUCCESS OF A LODGE depends on THE PEOPLE. —SPJST-

State Winners In Deer Antler Contest

District Letters -District I Spring Meeting Lodge 186, Caldwell - April 12, 1992 1:00 - 1:30 Registration 1:30 Call to Order -- Ben Trcalek, Jr.- President Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance - FB Sue Flippin Welcome Host Lodge -- O.T. Wine, President - Lodge 186 Response -- Randy Gaas - 1st Vice President Appoint Audit Committee -- Ben Trcalek, Jr. - President Tribute to Departed Members -- Randy Gaas, 1st Vice President Roll Call of Lodges -- Carol Petty - Secretary Break Mr./Miss SPJST (Talent) -- Susan Skrabanek - DYC Reading of Minutes/Correspondence -- Carol Petty - Secretary District Officers' Reports Report from Supreme Lodge Official Reports from Standing Committees Recognize 75- and 50-Year Members, Fraternalist of the Year Clint Luksa - 2nd Vice President Old and New Business Break Mr./Miss SPJST (Speech) Little Mr./Miss SPJST Nominating Committee Election of Officers Selection of Next Meeting Site and Date: Fall Announcements Results of Youth Contests Installation of Officers Door Prizes Adjourn Refreshments and Fellowship

DISTRICT II DIRECTOR Willie E. Kohutek, left, presents a check to Mark D. Murray of Lodge 47 - Seaton who tied in first place in the most points deer antler contest. Each winner killed an 11-point buck. Thank you Willie and congratulations, Mark!

; Spring

—SPJST-

District III Agenda For Spring Meeting April 26, 1992 At Lodge No. 66, Waco 10:00-11:00 Registration for meeting, quilt and horseshoe contests.

Complimentary kolache, strudel, buchta and coffee will be served.

11:00

Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Pledge --Tammi Dobecka Welcome by Lodge 66 President Jim Locke, Response by District III 1st Vice President George Pauling, Reading of departed members by Gordon Hubenak, District III youth memorial service Approval of fall minutes

DISTRICT VII DIRECTOR Thelma Hrncir presents an SPJST cap and a check to James Lowak of Lodge 161 - Jourdanton who was among the first place tie-winners. The winners in this category each killed an 11-point buck. Thank you, Thelma and congratulations, James!

Treasurer's report by Albert Banik Audit report by Auditing Committee Supreme Lodge report by Jerry Mikulas District III Director's report by Br. Sid Pokladnik; announcement of "Fraternalist of the Year," and recognition of "50-Year Members" Rest Homes Director's report by Br. George Pauling District III FAC report by Br. George Pauling Editor's report by Br. Rudy Sefcik 12:00 BREAK FOR LUNCH -- Fried chicken, green salad, potato salad, green bean casserole, homemade bread, desserts, tea and coffee; adults - $5.00; child - $3.00 1:00

Short program by Lodge 66 Youth Club (15 minutes); announce Miss SPJST and Mr. SPJST contestants Roll call of lodges by Secretary Carol Sanders Dismissal of youth for meeting Recognition of visitors by Br. Gordon Hubenak

DISTR.:2T IV DIRECTOR Stanley Broz, right, presents a first place winner's check to Ernest Braden of Lodge 160 - San Angelo who killed a buck with an antler pread of 18 7/8 inches in the SPJST Deer Antler Contest. Thank you, Star ley and congratulations, Ernest!

—SPJST-

COMMITTEE REPORTS: By-Laws by Br. Jerry Milan Finance by Br. Larry Laznovsky Insurance by Br. Ben Jarma Publication by Br. Albert Banik

Wednesday, April 1, 1992--VESTNiK/7 Report on attendance by Sister Carol Sanders Youth counselor's report by Sister Bessie Petr

Reports were given by By-law Vice Chairman Jerry Milan. He also gave the Finance Committee report in the absence of Brother Larry Laznovsky.

OLD BUSINESS

Insurance Committee Chairman Ben Jarma gave his report. He advised that now was the time to make recommendations to committees.

NEW BUSINESS Audit Committee Nominating Committee Announcement of quilt contest winners Election of officers Site selection of fall meeting with youth Christmas ornament and kolache contests Installation of officers ADJOURNMENT

Editor Rudy Sefcik reported that he can use four extra pages if he needs it at a cost of $200. He has been with the Vestnik for 23 years. He reported there may be a need to cut down on photos due to the cost.

Roll call of lodges was taken.

A Nominating Committee for new officers was appointed, consisting of Jerry Milan - Lodge 154, Sharon Tierce - Lodge 66, and Emil Petr - Lodge 84.

Winners of the kolache contest were announced as Holly Hubenak, first place and Alicia Honza, second place.

Horseshoe contest Please attend this important District III meeting. Any youth between the ages of 18-21 who would like to participate in running for Miss SPJST or Mr. SPJST for the coming convention, please notify Sister Bessie Petr, DYC - by April 15, 1992. (Each candidate must have a talent f-ir the April 26th spring meeting.)

Site selected for District III Youth Achievement Day was Lodge No. 25, Ennis, possibly the fourth Sunday in June.

Site for the District III spring meeting will be Lodge No. 66, Waco.

Brother Emil Petr suggested to raise the $250 given to host the meeting.

Fraternally, Carol Sanders, Secretary District III

President Yeager thanked everyone for attending and closed the meeting. ***

Minutes Of SPJST District. III Fall Meeting October 13, 1991 - Lodge No. 25, Ennis The District III fall meeting was held at Lodge No. 25 in Ennis, Texas.

District III President Justine (Pokladnik) Yeager welcomed those present and introduced Lodge No. 25 President Ernest Haskovec. Brother Haskovec gave greetings and welcomed the group.

District Secretary Carol Sanders read the minutes from the spring meeting at Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth and they were approved.

District Treasurer Albert Banik gave his report.

Respectfully submitted, Carol Sanders, Secretary District III

—SPJSTSeymour

To Host District IV Meeting

On Sunday, April 26, 1992 District IV will have their annual meeting in Seymour at the Housing Authority building, with Lodge No. 73 serving as host.

Our members need to know how many members are intending to attend from each lodge within District IV. A noon meal will be served.

Please let the persons listed below know by April 15th: Alice Orsak, Route 2, Box 37, Seymour, Texas 76380; or Raymond Pavliska, 505 S. Cedar, Seymour, Texas 76380.

Fraternally, Secretary, Lodge No. 73

—SPJST-

The youth were dismissed to attend their meeting at 11:30 a.m.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar reported that since 1985, we have been concerned about whether our tax-exemption would be challenged by the State or IRS. He stated that the IRS is involved in a study of the nation's top seven fraternals. By Fall of 1992 some kind of decision will be made with some possible revisions that will affect all lodges and fraternals. He stated that we have good rapnrt with our political figures in Washington and Austin.

The past year the Home Office developed a goal's study of what we want to accomplish by our 100-Year Anniversary. Fraternal Services is getting more information from all lodges. The reports are compiled and sent to the National Fraternal Congress headquarters in Chicago, Illinois which compiles this information with other fraternals. It is then sent to Washington, D.C. Our lodges must log fraternal work, time, money and efforts. The Board voted to have a Fraternal Project for 1992 encouraging members to visit friends and members in nursing homes and the rest homes.

District III Director Cyril! Pokladnik discussed the "Sister Cities (Brno) program with Dallas exchanges. He stated former Governor Romney, Volunteerism Committee, at the National Fraternal Congress stressed the importance to jot down all the volunteer things that members do. We must help fight to prevent taxing. If taxed we would have to cut programs. He reported on the sales representatives' progress and said they were all doing a great job. Brother Freddie Kaluza of Lodge No. 54, West was District III Top Producer so far. Brother Pokladnik stated our money was in good hands, listed in Best with an excellent A-Rating and, as insurance, we are rated up among the top 30 Fraternals nationally: District FAC George Pauling spoke about "Fraternalist of the Year" and "100 Pennies" Projects. He encouraged volleyball teams to enter the State Tournament.

District Rest Homes Director George Pauling reported on rest home repairs at Needville and Taylor, and the Health Care Plan for employees.

A prayer was said by Justin Engelke and we recessed for lunch.

The meeting reconvened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Pledge led by Tammi Dobecka District Youth Counselor Bessie Petr announced the winners of the ornament contest. She introduced District III Queen Holly Hubenak of Lodge No. 92 and presented her with a check from the district.

Second Vice President Gordon Hubenak read the list of departed members and the youth recited "The Lord's Prayer."

Sister Bessie Petr reported that YAD at Lodge No. 6 was successful, that camp was very large with 112 cam pers, and informed the group of coming activities.

VII Spring Meeting To be Hosted

By Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels

District

Dear Members: You are cordially invited to the District VII spring meeting which will be hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels. The District VII officers have met to schedule an agenda for the meeting. This agenda will be published in the Vestnik.

DATE: April 5, 1992 REGISTRATION: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

MEETING: 1:00 p.m.

PLACE: The Bavarian Village, New Braunfels, Texas.

Since the Bavarian Village is a restaurant, a catered meal will not be provided. This is due to the liability laws of the restaurant. However, the restaurant will open at 11:00 a.m. for your convenience. The district officers will have their reports prepared for you. Since it is a Convention Year, we will also have reports from the Insurance, By-Law, Finance, and Publication Committees.

The youth clubs are invited to have a fund-raising project at the District VII meeting. Each youth club participating may set up a small booth in the meeting area. A prize will be awarded by the district to the youth club who best decorates its booth.

The Little Mr. and Miss SPJST Contest and the Mr. and Miss SPJST Competition will also take place at this meeting. Please contact District Youth Counselor Maxine Pavliska for more details if your youth should be interested in entering. The winners of the Mr. and Miss SPJST Competition will compete for the title at the State Convention.

We hope you will mark April 5th on your calendar. We hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp District VII President

—SPJST-

VII Spring Meeting Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels District

April 5, 1992 12:00 - 1:00 Registration of Guests 1:00 Call to Order Jarolyn Popp, President Presentation of Colors New Braunfels Youth Club Roy Haag, President Lodge 185 Welcome Introduction of Guests Viola Cabla, 2nd Vice President Roll Call of Officers Reading of Minutes and Correspondence

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992 Recognition of 50-Year Members and Fraternalists Betty Jurica, Secretary Betty Jurica, Secretary Deaths District Reports: Ernest Jasek, Treasurer Treasurer Report Maxine Pavliska, DYC Youth Report Fraternal Activities Report Glen Pruski, FAC Rest Homes Report Eugene Hrncir Jerome Hlavaty, Insurance Report Thelma Hrncir, Dist. Dir. District VII Report Supreme Lodge Report - Howard Leshikar, Pres. SPJST Convention Committee Reports: Insurance Committee By-Law Committee Publication Committee Finance Committee

Pauline Bayer Dominic Netek Betty Jurica Monta Foster

Break Youth Talent Competition: Little Mr. and Miss SPJST Competition Maxine Pavliska, DYC Youth Speech Competition Youth Clubs Youth Club Fund-Raising Project Old and New Business: Report of Auditing Committee Chmn. of Auditing Comm.

Chmn. of Nominating Comm.

Election of Officers Thelma Hrncir Installation of Officers Site Selection for Fall Family Day Announcements Door Prizes Split the Pot —SPJST-

Lodge

4, Hallettsville

Dear Members: Our lodge met Sunday, March 8, 1992 at the Hallettsville Youth Center at 2:00 p.m. President Annie Vahalik called the meeting to order, followed

by Flag Bearer Doris Matula leading the members in the pledge to our flag.

A Resolution of Sympathy was read for our departed member, Joe T. Fabian, by Gaynell Chudej. A moment of silence was held for August Neubauer.

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy. Correspondence followed.

FAC Gaye Galetka and Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave their regular reports.

Sunshine Committee Chairman Margaret Smotek reported a good attendance at the rest home social games party and that Mary Matula, Evelyn Holy, Elsie Mascheck and Albert Smotek assisted her at the party. Mrs. Smotek also thanked Vicky Zak for bringing the birthday cake last month.

Hilmer Galetka of the Audit Committee reported they had met and everything was in order. President Vahalik read the audit report to the members.

Mary Matula took part in the Tarok Tournament that was held March 7th.

She did not place but had an enjoyable time. Our lodge was happy to have Mrs. Matula represent us.

Youth Leader Jeanette Bender reported on the youth club activities. She read a letter from State Youth Director Joni Lange and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar commending our youth for participating in the Camp Design T-Shirt Contest. Youth Leader tender recognized Nicholas Vahalik for winning first place in age group 6-8; also taking part were

Karen, Kristen and Krystle Bender and Adam Siptak. Each received a certificate. Each youth club member also brought a decorated basket to be judged and then used as a prize at the next social games party at the rest home. Judges were: Janell Chudej, Evelyn Holy and Margaret Smotek.

The lodge voted to purchase a Fun Machine which includes a PA system to be used by the mother lodge and youth club. The members voted to contribute $25.00 each to the Darrell Appelt and Steven Scott families; each family lost their home due to fire.

The officers' workshop was attended

by Erwin Holy, Mary and Frank Matula, Helen Zabransky and Annie Vahalik. They reported it was informative and well attended.

We will hold an annual Family Day on Sunday, August 9 at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville.

The meeting adjourned. Lunch was served and enjoyed, with Gaynell Chudej giving the meal Blessing.

Door prize winners were: Adult-Patsy Zabransky and Youth--Krystle Bender. Youth club decorating basket contest winner was Adam Siptak.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 12 at the Youth Center, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The youth will have an Easter egg hunt and FAC Gaye Galetka will have entertainment.

Lunch will be served as usual. Members and their families are invited to attend.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJS

T— Lodge 13, Dime Box

Dear Members and Friends: On Sunday, March 22, 1992 seventeen members of Lodge 13 at the SPJST Hall in Dime Box. President Ricky Ford called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m. The pledge to our flag was recited by all present.

Roll call of officers and trustees revealed twelve were present and three absent.

Sister Dorothy ackel read the minutes of the February meeting. Sister Debbie Kostelka gave the treasurer's

report. All reports were accepted as read.

The following two new members, Sheila and Lindsey Vybiral, were accepted into Lodge 13. Welcome!

The annual SP)ST picnic will be held on July 26, 1992. More details later, but keep this date in mind.

Several items of business were discussed, such as new tickets, kids standing on the dance floor, repairs, bar keys, a benefit dance, and removing of the gum from the floor.

The leaves need to be raked and burned on the picnic grounds. Members of the 4-H Club will be asked if they wish to do this.

Due to Easter being on the third Sunday in April, our regular monthly meeting will be held on the fourth Sunday, April 26th.

We are still looking for someone to pick up the cans and trash from the hall. Anyone interested, please contact Ricky Ford for more details.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Fraternally, Magdalene Iselt, Reporter —SPJST-

No. 15, Buckholts

Lodge

President Gladys Allison presided over the March 8, 1992 meeting of Lodge 15.

The meeting was called to order with Pledge of Allegiance being recited, and a moment of silence for our deceased members.

The minutes from our previous meeting were read and approved, also the treasurer's report was given and approved. Committee reports from the bar, kitchen, and entertainment were given and approved.

Glenda Ruzicka and I had a brief visit with Leslie Sakewitz and found him in very good spirits. We also had a few other brief visits with the shut-ins of Buckholts while we tried to brighten their day with plates of barbecue and all the trimmings.

We would like to thank all those who furnished the trimmings for our progressive dominoes and meal. Thanks to Glenda Ruzicka, Gladys Allison, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zajicek, Jim Allison, and Leslie and Louise Sakewitz.

President Gladys Allison has asked all members to come to the next meeting with some suggestions on ways we can raise funds for the lodge.

We are in the process of working on a contract to get our leaking roof fixed. The lodge will be meeting with Lloyd Strickland of Eddy in the future on this contract.

Our next meeting will be April 12 at 3:00 p.m. Members come with your suggestions!

Fraternally, Audrey Gandy McCall, Reporter —SPJS

up, we will have to have a local lodge playoff tournament before April 25.

Fraternally, Clarence W. Sefcik, FAC —SPJSTLodge

No. 25, Ennis

The meeting was opened and a moment of silence was observed for deceased member, Sister Vlasta Jurcik.

The Polka Festival was discussed and the theme for this year is "Czechoslovakia in Springtime."

February birthdays of active members were Ann Haskovec, Alicia Honza, Doug Haskovec, David Haskovec and Julie Fowler.

March birthdays of active members were Dan Haskovec, Ronnie Haskovec, Michael Fowler, April Holland and Leslie T. Mach.

Welcome to the new members, namely: Elijah Patrick Basnett, Enoch Jebediah Basnett, Lilah Rachel Basnett, Sara Rivkah Basnett, Sandra Kay Mikula, Andrea Michelle Allen, Michelle Nancy Marshall, and Maegan Reann White.

Fraternally, Karen Haskovec —SPJST-

Karel Jonas No. 28, East Bernard Lodge

Dear Members: On April 5th, Lodge Karel Jonas will honor this year's fifty-year pin recipients at its regular monthly meeting, which will start at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge. The agenda will be filled with reports. The main event will be the pin presentation. An officer from the Supreme Lodge will be present to "pin" the recipients.

After the business meeting adjourns, the fraternal hour luncheon will start.

The monthly meeting on March 1st started on time with a quorum present.

Several motions were made and passed. All reports were accepted as given. It was reported by FAC Kelner that he was receiving some replies from the letters sent to the 50-year pin recipients. This writer reported that he has confirmed the presence of a Supreme Lodge officer to make the, presentations.

With all food being donated, the luncheon went smoothly being enjoyed by all who stayed.

To the faithful: See you on Sunday, April 5th and this writer remains --Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

From Lodge No. 32, Victoria

News

Lodge No. 32 will meet on Wednesday, April 8th at Citizens National Bank at 7:30 p.m. We hope to have a good turnout for this meeting.

District VI will have another state convention planning meeting on Thursday, May 21st, Victoria Mall Meeting Room at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be the last chance to wrap-up the final plans for the convention - attendance has been good at the other Any member 16 or older interested in planning meetings and we hope to see participating in the State Horseshoe a nice crowd again. We're finding out Tournament needs to contact FAC the real meaning of fraternalism with Clarence Sefcik at 567-3885 before so many lodges working together to April 4, 1992. make this the best convention ever.

We are allowed to send 6 teams to We all had a wonderful time in Mothe state tournament which will be ravia on Sunday. The meeting went held on April 25, 1992 at Lodge 17, real well and, of course, we all enNew Tabor. joyed the great food. It was also a If we have more than 6 teams signed wonderful day for taking a drive

T—

Attention: Lodge 17, New Tabor Members

Wednesday, April 1, 1992— VESTNIK/9 through the country and enjoying the wildflowers. Thanks for all your hard work.

We're glad to see Ella Arnold recovering so well from her recent eye surgery.

Hope to see you on the 8th.

HAPPY EASTER! Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter

SPJST-

No. 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by President Rita Vanek. She led the members and guests in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a moment of silent prayer for our deceased and sick members.

Secretary Leona Macha called the roll of officers; all were present, except Trustee James Bacak.

The minutes of the February 17th meeting were approved as read.

Correspondence received and read was: 1. An acknowledgement of memorial gift to SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of Agnes Socha.

2. Minutes of District VI convention planning meeting held January 16, 1992 from Secretary Elaine Berkovsky.

3. Notice from President Howard Leshikar regarding change to allow an active youth who had previously won a merit scholarship on a royalty scholarship to be eligible to also apply for a general scholarship.

4. A "Thank You" letter from Arliss Treybig, Girls' State chairman - Unit 251, American Legion Auxiliary, for our support of the Girls' State Program.

Youth Leader Mary Ann Karasek reported on activities of our youth club and Camp T-shirts.

Membership approved $2,000 for 1992 scholarshi ps to be awarded to students from LI Campo and Louise Independent School districts.

Family Day to be held on Sunday, June 28th at 1:00 p.m. at American Legion grounds, El Campo.

Prior to the meeting, our members enjoyed refreshments provided by the lodge. We all enjoyed the fellowship.

Madeline Shimek and Mary Ann Karasek won the door prizes.

Fraternally, Leona Macha, Secretary

—SPJST-

Members Of Lodge 47, Seaton

Attention:

PLEASE TAKE NOTE --- At the April meeting we will honor 50-year pin members and also have an Easter egg hunt for all ages. Our lunch for the afternoon will be fried chicken. I am asking each member to please bring a covered dish to go along with the chicken. Hope to see you and bring your Easter basket.

Fraternally, Judy Pechal

—SPJST-

Lodge

No. 66, Waco

Dear Members: The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by Vice President Mary A. Langlotz.

The flags were presented by Chris Rue and Jesika Tierce. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Pledge were led by Alicia Neslony.

Sister Jeanette Smith read the roll call of officers; all were present, except President Jim Locke, Secretary Bonnie Pruitt and Youth Leader Gladys Yates.

We had one visitor Jodie McAdams.

Sister Leona Nors read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read.

Sister Mary A. Langlotz read a correspondence from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar of the notification change in the scholarships.

Sister Darlene Engelke read a thank you note from the Hospice Center in Dallas for the donation in memory of Brother Geo. Trefny.

Sister Mary A. Langlotz read the minutes of the Board of Trustees meeting and they were approved as read.

Sister Jeanette Smith gave the Enterinment Committee report. For the District III meeting we will serve kolaches, strudel and coffee for the morning break; for dinner we will serve fried chicken, potato salad, green bean casserole, green salad, homemade bread, desserts, coffee and tea. For the April 12th meeting members are asked to bring desserts and the committee will furnish meat casseroles, bread, coffee and tea.

Sister Mary A. Langlotz gave the FAC report. There were 25 present at the March 9th game night. Our next social game night will be April 13th at 7:00 p.m. Bring a snack. They have four couples playing "Straight" dominos in the playoff and "42" domino playoff was set for March 23rd, also the horseshoe players may start practicing for the horseshoe tournament.

The lodge may have six teams at the District III meeting.

New members accepted were William P. Ducas and Dorothy Dentry.

Sister Libbie Parma gave a report on the Trust Fund. She had received donations from Gladys Yates, Charlie and Irene Mueller, and Jim and Gloria Locke in memory of Brother Geo. Trefny; also donations from Charles and Susan Trickett, and Jeanette Smith in memory of Mrs. Johnson.

Sister Jeanette Smith gave the Cheer and Condolence Committee report. Get well cards were sent to Lee Reich, Georgia Pavlicek, Joe Pruitt, Lucille Cervenka and Gloria Locke, and a sympathy card to Ray and Ruby Orsag.

Sister Mary A. Langlotz read the youth club report. They had sixteen members, five adults and one new member present. They will have an Easter egg hunt at the April 12th meeting. They will have an egg coloring contest. The game prize was brought

by Sandra Trickett.

Brother Geo. Pauling gave a report about the workshop. Then about the District III meeting, they will have the Mr./Miss SPJST Contest, Quilt Contest, and Horseshoe Contest.

Brother Ira Niswanger thanked the following for the work done on the floor, namely; Authur Langlotz, Daniel Nors and Jim Locke. Brother Johnny Gaidusek reported that Johnny Miller wants to be a sales representative for SPJST. Brother Gaidusek made that in a form of a motion, which was seconded and is pending appeal.

District III Field Representative Keith Gatewood gave a report on the new SPJST Lodge No. 200 in Eddy and also asked for a donation. There was a motion made and seconded that we donate $150.00 to the new lodge.

The 50/50 game prize was won by Otis Ceska and the one-half pot went to Libby Parma Trust Fund.

Sister Annie Harms is in the Saint Catherine Nursing Center in Waco; she would like to see her friends visit her.

Door prize winner was Keith Gatewood.

Those with birthdays for March were Jewel Worhol and John Engelke.

Birthday cake was brought by Brian Tierce.

NOTICE: THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE FOR LODGE 66'S MONTHLY MEETING -- Lodge 66 will hold its April meeting on the second Sunday instead of the third Sunday, therefore, there will be NO conflict with Easter; this meeting will be April 12th, the youth club will meet at 2:00 p.m. and adults at 2:30 p.m.

With no further business the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter

—SPJST-

No. 81, Needville

Lodge

Lodge No. 81 held its regular meeting on Sunday, March 15, 1992 at the lodge hall in Needville. Thirty-seven members and guests enjoyed a noontime meal of roast beef and gravy, sausage, vegetables, salads and desserts.

Thanks go to Benita Walzel who baked the delicious roast and to Mary Werner for bringing the sausage. Sincere thanks also go to the sisters of Lodge No. 81 who brought a variety of tasty vegetables, salads and desserts to make our meal so enjoyable.

The weather was pleasant and sunny, and adding to the fellowship was the fact that we were honoring our 50-year members.

At 1:00 p.m. President Adolph Macha called the business meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Viola Foss, we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members Louis Krobot, Henry Mikus and Paula Fajkus. Sincere sympathy is extended to their families. May they rest in peace.

All officers were present for roll call.

We were happy to have Brother Louis Hanus, District V director with us, also Byron Foss and Sue Straznicky.

The first item on the agenda was the presentation of fifty-year membership pins. Although Lodge No. 81 had eight members attaining 50 years of membership, only two were able to be present. They were Viola Foss and Bennie Straznicky. Benita Walzel pinned on a corsage and boutonniere; president Macha presented each with their pin.

Director Hanus joined in the congratulations and picture taking. Viola and Bennie, we hope you will join us in some monthly meetings.

Fifty-year pins will be mailed to the six members who were unable to be present: Verna Lee Barak, Larry Condel, Betty Joyce Dean, Ella Krobot, Ester Lee Seely and Dorothy Mae Raska. Congratulations to all eight 50year members!

Secretary Mary Werner read the minutes of the February meeting as well as the financial secretary's report. Both were accepted as read. Also accepted was Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall's report. The Special Fund report by Chairman Gilbert Walzel was approved.

Correspondence received and read by Secretary Werner included thank you notes from the Frances Rehak and Thomas Kuykendall families. A friendly letter from Natalie Warhol was also read.

Supreme Lodge President Leshikar, in a letter read by President Macha, thanked Lodge No. 81 for hosting a FAC workshop on February 10, 1992.

Twenty-three members from four

lodges attended this informative meeting.

Director Hanus reported on the officers' workshop he attended on February 29 in Elgin, Texas, and the District V spring meeting held on March 8 at Lodge No. 88 in Houston.

Members on our sick list are Mildred Vecera, recovering from by-pass surgery and Vlasta Nowotny recuperating at the skilled care center of Fort Bend Hospital in Missouri City. Sister Nowotny had hip and ankle surgery.

Members send their best wishes to both of you for continued improvement in your recovery. Sister Mary Werner and Brother Gilbert Walzel, you are also included in our wishes for good health.

Members of Lodge No. 81, keep in mind that our lodge has on hand a variety of sickroom equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, even a hospital bed. These items will be loaned to members of Lodge No. 81, without charge whenever needed, by calling Louise Newman at (409) 7936859.

Lodge No. 81 will again offer two college scholarships for the 1992-93 school year. Sisters Benita Walzel and Delores Macha are members of the Scholarship Committee. Applicants may be any graduating senior of Needville High School or any graduating senior of a surrounding high school provided that senior is a member of Lodge No. 81.

Due to the fact that our regular meeting date in April falls on Easter Sunday, members decided to hold the April meeting on Sunday, April 12, 1992 at 12:00 noon. This will be a one-time only change in the meeting date. The lodge will furnish fried and baked chicken and members, please bring a vegetable and dessert.

Congratulations to member Brandon Blinka on being named to the National Junior Honor Society at George Junior High School in Rosenberg.

Young members from Rosenberg listed on the fourth six weeks honor rolls were Aron and Brandon Blinka, Clinton and Kristy Jablonski. Needville schools listed Bradley Vallet (high school), Corey Walzel, Jason Vallet, Cheryl Newman, Amanda Newman (middle school); Melissa Vallet and Lynnette Newman (Needville Elementary School). Your reporter apologizes to Jason Vallet for omitting his name from the third six weeks honor roll list.

On March 14, 1992 Amanda and Lynnette Newman took part in the American Twirling Festival in Austin, Texas. Both brought home several trophies and medals. Lynnette won the big sweepstake trophy.

Door prize winners were Sue Straznicky, Frances Kubala, Jeanette Newman and Leonard Jezek. Thanks go to Delores and Adolph Macha for donating additional door prizes. These were won by Edwin Susan, Vincent Joe Newman, Ruby Straznicky, Darlene 131inka and Benita Walzel.

Mark your calendar NOW so you won't miss the April meeting -- Sunday, April 12, 1992 at 12:00 noon.

Fried and baked chicken furnished by the lodge; vegetable and dessert brought by members. The business meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Na shledanou!

Louise Newman, Reporter

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INTEREST RATE FOR

ANNUITIES 7.1% annualized effective through 4-30-92

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992

***BAKE SALE*** Lodge No. 84, Dallas 2625 Floyd St., Dallas Phone: 823-0072 Dear Members and Friends: Don't forget to call in your orders for kolaches or tearings by April 6th, if possible. We will bake at Bessie Petr's Catering facility on April 9th. We need a couple of days to get our orders and supplies organized.

You can pick up your orders at our lodge on April 10th at the above address. Doors will be open approximately from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for two days on April 9th and 10th for a garage sale.

So, plan to come, visit, buy, donate or help work with the sale. We will be glad to see you. Last year's garage sale was a huge success, so let's do it again.

Thanks are in order to members who have donated toward the bake sale. We appreciate it.

Please place orders with 352-5295, 352-4397 or 821-4566.

Fraternally, Evelyn Salac Special Committee

—SPJST-

Lodge

84, Dallas

HEY!!!!

Calling all lodge members.

We are needing your help on the garage sale items. All trucks are standing by to pickup your items. Regardless what the items are we need them. We are trying so hard to make this garage sale a great success. The garage sale is on April 9th and 10th. PLEASE HELP US! Now, remember, we also are having a BAKE SALE. You must put in your order now. The bake sale will be by orders only.

DON'T FORGET THE LIVING OR MEMORIAL FUND DRIVE. It's still going on. Your name will be put in the VESTNIK and also posted at the lodge in our special bulletin board. PLEASE HELP US! Call one of these members below for items to be picked up and orders for the bake sale:

Brother Sid Pokladnik spoke at Lodge 84 meeting and initiation in February. Seated, L to R: Sister Lillian Maxcy, Sister Carlyn Ondrusek and Brother Keith Gatewood.

Wanda Petr -- 352-4397 Betty Olson -- 223-1801 Evelyn Salac -- 352-5295 Fraternally, Lillian Maxcy 2nd Vice President

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Members Initiated At Lodge No. 84, Dallas

New

LODGE POKROK DALLAS NO. 84 held meeting and initiation of new members on February 17, 1992. Seated, L to R: Bessie Petr, Laura Prasifka (standing in for her sister, Kathryn Renee), Shirley Sitz, Martha Mandak, Ariel Elizabeth Shindoll (held by her mother, Mrs. Shindoll). Standing, L to R: Brother Keith Gatewood, state field representative was a guest, Walter D. Sitz, Leonard Rejcek, Douglas E. Yeager, Paul Hagar and Brother Sid Pokladnik, District III director and chairman of the board conducted the ceremony.

Brothers Alexander Smith and Kevin Smith also were initiated as new members at Lodge 84.

Brother Keith Gatewood gave an informative talk to members at Lodge 84 meeting on February 17, 1992.

Lodge 84 President Sister Betty Olson conducted meeting before initiation of new members.

Lodge No. 84, Dallas Dear Members: President Olson called our meeting to order last Monday. A moment of silence was observed for our departed Brother Konderla. May he rest in peace.

Under Correspondence included a dance schedule from Lodge No. 92, Supreme Lodge SPJST, a thank you from Lodge No. 130 by Brother Stanley Vrla for the use of our lodge for their meetings, for fraternal friendship drawing both lodges together in true fraternalism.

Sunshine Committee report was given by Bessie Tydlaska -- sympathy cards were sent to Johnnie Gaiser, Mildred Baleja, Walter Prasifka, Lillian Stekly and Pauline Konderla; get well cards were sent to Louis Mandak, Frank Jezek, C.J. Olson, Flossie Vrla, Lidia Nekuza, Lloyd Baker, Jr., Johnnie Pokladnik and Bulah Horak; congratulations card went to Mark and Camille Payne who have a new baby.

Entertainment Committee report was given by Cheri Petr. Other reports were given by Emil Petr on hall rental, Evelyn Salac for Special Committee, Martha Mandak on living memorial.

Youth Leader Bessie Petr reported that juniors met last Saturday and the teens held their meeting before bowling Wednesday.

Sister Bessie also reported on the Czech Culture Society having the appreciation dinner honoring the past officers and honoring the new officers who were elected. The Czech Fair Day at the Texas State Fair is October 18, 1992.

Sister Wanda Petr reported that Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council will meet April 13 at the Czech Club and KJTKJZT will be hosts.

FAC Sister Faye Rejcek made her report.

House Committee Chairman Adolph Salac reported that the regulation door for wheelchair patrons has been installed leading to the bathrooms; he was helped by Brothers Olson, C. Petr, and Mike Frnka.

Notice the dance floor while you come in, this beautiful cleaning and waxing was done by Brothers Frnka, C. Petr, Sitz, Scott, Salac, and Jarma.

That day, also, the following cleaned the kitchen cabinets, stoves, bar, youth room floor and conference room: Sister Petr, Sitz, Scott, Salac, Olson, Maxcy, Rejcek, and Brother Emil Petr cleaned the big stove in the kitchen and afterward treated everyone to barbecued chicken and we sure enjoyed it!

Sister Rose Parma representing Lodge No. 130 invited our lodge to share a 2-day outing in Cleburne Park.

We thank them but we have our calendar marked with our activities and we are unable to accept, but there is next time!

Our anniversary is a memory now.

Those attending enjoyed the fellowship and dinner. President Olson thanks all who helped make it so; Brother Jerry Bartos for introducing our guest speaker, Greg Thresh, from the drug inforcement office, the Czech Concert Orchestra director Brother Sid Pokladnik, the Youth Club for their program, Bessie's Catering, and the Decorating Committee.

Congralulations to Brother Charlie Petr and Sister Martha Mandak,

Wednesday, April 1, 1992--VESTNiK/11 Brother and Sister Award for Lodge No. 84.

Dates to mark on your calendar are: April 5 - Vrazel's play for the dancing pleasure April 8 - Bake sale; call 352-5295 or 352-4397 April 9 and 10 - Garage sale at Lodge 84, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; donations appreciated April 20 - Next lodge meeting

May 18 -- Lodge meeting May 24 - Benefit dance and dinner; music by Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by barbecue and trimmings dinner; your cost is $6 per adult, $3, per child; this includes dinner and dance.

Fraternally, Rose Scott —SPJSTT—

HARRY STONE RECREATION CENTER in Dallas invited Lodge No. 84 to have a Czechoslovakian food booth at their International Show Case in February. Lodge sisters baked kolaches, tearings and poppyseed cakes, also served klobase sandwiches and sauerkraut. L to R: Evelyn Salac, Bessie Petr, Bessie Tydlaska and Carlyn Ondrusek. Other workers (not pictured) were Betty Olson, Wanda Petr, Cheryl Petr, Emil Petr, Joe Tydlaska, Adolph Salac.

Lodge

Lodge 180, Burleson will hold their meeting on April 7, 1992 at 7:30 p.m.

The trustees' meeting will be held on the same day starting at 6:30 p.m. So, please make plans to attend.

It is with sorrow that I report on the death of our charter member, sister, friend, sales person, and worker for SPJST Lodge 180, Burleson, Texas.

Mydell Grochoske passed away on March 2, 1992. Mydell will be missed by all. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her husband of 40 some years, Louis Grochoske; mother, Mary Wasek; sister, Marilyn Selly, all of Fort Worth; sister, Inez Greenlees of Grand Prairie; also a number of nieces and nephews.

Mydell was a registered nurse, a graduate of Providence Hospital school of nursing.

Mydell was very devoted to the SPJST lodge and donated many hours of hard work. She held several positions and was past president of SPJST District III. Members and friends gathered on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Andrew's Catholic Church for Christian Burial Mass. Interment was at Mart, Texas.

Fraternally, Julia Dueser, Reporter

—SPJST-

SPJST-

88, Houston Scholarship Fund

Lodge

A donation has been made to Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund by Mrs. Delores Condon in memory of Della Kadlecek.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt Chairman, Scholarship Committee

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Notice To Lodge 133, San Antonio

Special

SPJST Lodge 133, San Antonio, will not meet on the third Sunday of April because this is Easter Sunday. We will meet again in May. Fraternally, Jarolyn Popp, Secretary —S PJ ST—

Pasadena SPJST Lodge

No. 172 - Bobbye. Johnson Receives Golden Award Bobbye Johnson, teller supervisor of Texas Commerce Bank at Friendswood, Texas, has received the Gold Star Service Award for 1991.

In October they selected 16 silver award winners out of 800 other employees from 31 banks in the TCB Network in Texas, and Bobbye Johnson was one of them.

Then on January 1st, at a special ceremony at the Texas Commerce BankTower in Houston, Tom Kendall, TCB division manager, presented the Golden award to Bobbye Johnson.

This award is given to the employee who demonstrates outstanding service to customers.

An employee may be nominated by another employee during the course of a year. Bobbye Johnson was nominated by another employee who worked with her and has observed her

delivering superior service on a continual basis.

Bobbye Johnson has worked for the bank for 15 years with a commitment to service that reaches above and beyond the call of duty. She works tirelessly at all teller shifts during the week, as well as every Saturday morning. The Friendswood lobby has been open each Saturday for the past 25 years.

Bobbye also volunteers her time to community activities, churches, and their bazaars, she counts, separates and labels each money bag needed for the booths. She then meets church members at the bank to allow the money to be deposited into the vault over the weekend.

Her friendly, caring attitude carries over to every customer who enters the bank, she says: "I have enjoyed serving the Friendswood community the last 15 years. We've seen a lot of changes, but one thing that never changes is customer service."

The service Star Program began last year, with a Silver Star winner selected each quarter from each market area. From the Silver Star winners, a Gold Star winner is selected for the year.

(The above article is from Friendswood Reporter News and The Journal.)

Yes, we agree with Texas Commerce Bank management; they picked a good winner. We know what Bobbye Johnson can do, for she proved it with her good work for SPJST Lodge No. 172.

She served on the dance Entertainment Committee. Officer and FAC, she devotes her heart and all her energy to whatever project she undertakes. We have seen what she can do with big projects, making them a big success like the "Mark Kilroy" project benefit and "The Rose" breast imaging center.

We congratulate you, Bobbye Johnson, for winning this award. Keep that smile on your face, and we expect you to read to us some more good poems at the meetings.

Bobbye Johnson, you are a true fraternalist!

Alvin J. Sefcik, Reporter

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180, Burleson

88, Houston Birthday Club

Lodge

On March 11, 1992 the Birthday Club was called to order at 11:15 a.m.

by President Lowrina Lindemann. She called the roll, and then the minutes were read by Secretary Rita Alexander which were accepted as read.

We didn't have a financial report since Treasurer Lillie Spies was still celebrating with her daughter who was here from London. That day she and Aggie went to Lillie's hometown of Ha Ilettsv ille.

Secretary Rita Alexander read communications from the Della Kadlecek family and the Emma Jarisch family.

Karl Lindemann, who had been in the hospital, thanked all for the concern about him; also Flo Orsag, who had been ill, thanked her friends for the cards and telephone calls.

A memorial was given in honor of Gladys Pulley, who died February 15, 1992.

Lillie Spies' sister-in-law, Ann Gerlich, died March 1, 1992. She was an active member of Lodge 88 until she became ill.

Sympathy is extended to Louise Kadlecek and Evelyn Mikolas on the death of their cousin, Lucy Lockhart.

The Sisters voted to go to Wyatt's Cafeteria on 11th Street for lunch on May 6, 1992 for a day out.

A few changes were made in our Rules and Regulations. A motion was made by Mary Kosut, seconded by Flo Orsag, to accept the changes. It passed.

We had voted to have a fund-raiser for Splash Day at the February meetins, but we needed a chairman, so Edna Froehlich volunteered to be it with Rita Alexander as co-chairman.

Sister Lero made a motion, seconded

by Kathy Trefell to put some gifts on display when we start selling tickets.

The Calcutta gift was won by Jo Buri and Inez Jeanes.

Hostesses for April are Helen Hegwood, Flo Orsag, Delia Kite or Kathy Trefell and Virginia Hale.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Bessie Dewer, Kathy Trefell and Ann Elzner.

We adjourned after Table Grace by

Mary Kosut.

Remember: "The grass is greener on the other side, but is just as hard to mow."

Submitted with love, Pearl Hanka, Reporter

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Ennis

Sewing Circle

The Circle met March 12th. President Sadie Kubin called the meeting to order. The president welcomed everyone. Our guests were Joe Vlk, Jerry Kohn, Julius Podhrasky, Bob Zvolanek and Dorothy Prachyl.

After Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence was observed in memory of Joe Houdek. Joe had been our guest for many years. His presence will be missed. We had a good attendance. However, we missed several sisters who do not miss very many meetings.

Secretary Linda Trojacek read the minutes. They were approved as read.

Linda thanked Sister Georgia Tupy for reading and taking the minutes at our last meeting.

Treasuer Mildred Trojacek gave the financial report. It was approved as given.

Sunshine Stacie Hejny sent a birthday greeting to Sister Leona Jurica.

Dorothy Prachyl was welcomed as our new member.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the March birthday celebrants. Quilt for the Ennis Polka Festival was quilted.

Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.

Remember to bring items for our arts and crafts booth at the Polka Festival.

MEMORIALS: for Joe Houdek by Sisters Liddie Pavelka, Sidney Bridewell and Libbie Wisniewski; for Louis Janousek, Jr. by Sister Hattie Moucka.

DONATIONS: money donation for quilt quilted by Sister Wilma Jelinek, quilt top for Polka Festival quilt by Sister Annie Mullins, batting for quilt - Hattie Moucka, bottom for quilt Alene Skrivanek and Emilie Harrison thread and WORK on the quilt - Sadie Kubin, pound of coffee - Adell Vlk, Coffeemate - Libbie Elsik, knife for kitchen - Mildred Trojacek, bags of scraps - Lucy Svehlak.

Sister Mildred Trojacek brought the material to the meeting. Sisters took the pieces they can use. Money collected for the material will go to the Circle. All the donations are appreciated.

Gift for the Special Project Fund, a lovely pillow, was furnished by Sister Sadie Kubin. The lucky winner was Sister Vlasta Laznovsky.

Sister Adell Vlk brought her camera.

Her husband took pictures of our group. Hope we did not break the camera. A picture of the men present was also taken.

The "flu" is still around and so is pneumonia. Several friends had pneumonia lately and so did my daughter.

Each one is wished a speedy recovery.

Take good care of yourselves.

Our next meeting will be April 9th.

See you then.

Alice Roberts, Reporter

—SPJSTINTEREST RATE FOR

UNIVERSAL LIFE: 8% annualized effective through 4-30-92 —SPJST-

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992

UT Czech Club Sponsors Annual Conference The Czech Club at the University of Texas is reviving its annual conference which will be held Saturday, April 4 at SPJST Lodge No. 29 in Taylor, Texas.

Registration begins at 1:00 p.m.

There will be exhibits, presentations, food and entertainment.

Speakers include Leo Ba6a, Zuzana Dobeg, Robert Jana and Hanna Pichovg. Following the presentations, there will be a Czech sing-a-long with accordionist Robert Ermis of Houston.

A dinner will be served by Lodge No. 29.

A dance featuring Clem Kubgak's Flatlanders begins at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited!

Kevin Hannan Czech Club, UT-Austin

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Bulletin

Board 26th SPJST Convention June 14-17, 1992 Victoria Community Ctr. Victoria, Texas ***

State "42" Tournament April 11, 1992 Lodge 9, Snook State Horseshoe Tournament April 25, 1992 Lodge 17, New Tabor

*** DISTRICT I The District I Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 12, 1992 at Lodge No. 186 in Caldwell. (The date was changed due to Easter being on April 19.) *** DISTRICT II The District II Fall Meeting will take place Sunday, September 27, 1992 at Lodge No. 187 in Rock Round. ** DISTRICT III District III Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, April 26, 1992 at Lodge No. 66 (Linden Hall) in Elm Mott near Waco. *** DISTRICT IV The District IV Meeting will take place Sunday, April 26, 1992 hosted

by Lodge No. 73 at the Seymour Housing Authority Building in Seymour. *** DISTRICT VI District VI Spring Meeting will be held Sunday, March 22, 1992 at the Ascension Church Dining Hall in Moravia hosted by Lodge No. 23, Moravia. *** DISTRICT VII The District VII Spring Meeting will be hosted by Hill Countiy Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels at the Bavarian Village on Sunday, April 5, 1992.

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Youth Department Calendar *** LEADERS-IN-TRAINING June 5-7, 1992 ***

QUARTERLY YOUTH REPORTS ARE DUE JUNE 15, 1992 *** STATE ROYALTY August 15, 1992 STATE YAD August 16, 1992 *** CAMP Dist. 1 - July 21-24, Camp Val Verde Dist. 2 - July 25-31, Camp Val Verde Dist. 3 - July 17-20, Camp Val Verde Dist. 4 - July 31-August 2, Camp

Butman Dist. 5 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde Dist. 6 - June 19-21, Camp Lone Star Dist. 7 - July 13-16, Camp Val Verde *** DISTRICT YADs Dist. 1 - August 2, 1992 Dist. 2 - July 12, 1992 Dist. 3 - June 28, 1992 Dist. 4 - July 25, 1992 Dist. 5 - June 28, 1992 Dist. 6 - July 26, 1992 Dist. 7 - July 5, 1992 SPJST

From State Youth Director We would like to encourage you to attend your monthly meetings.

Leaders, your next Quarterly Report Dear Members: is due June 15, 1992.

The following is a report of the third Fraternally, quarterly disbursements for the youth Joni Lange year. There is a total of 24 checks isState Youth Director sued for a total of $461.50. ***

THIRD QUARTERLY REPORT

Third Quarterly Report LODGE LOCATION 1 Fayetteville 4 Hallettsville 6 Cottonwood 9 Snook 13 Dime Box 17 New Tabor 18 Elgin 20 Granger 24 Cyclone 25 Ennis 29 Taylor 30 Taiton 35 Elk 40 El Campo 47 Seaton 49 Rowena 63 Sweet Home 66 Waco 73 Seymour 74 Lovelady 79 Corpus Christi 80 Holland 84 Dallas 87 Temple 88 Houston 89 Rosebud 92 Fort Worth 107 Floresville 117 Robstown 130 Dallas 133 San Antonio 142 Houston 154 Fort Worth 157 Lubbock 160 San Angelo 172 Houston 177 Academy 180 Burleson 183 Arlington 185 New Braunfels 187 Round Rock 189 Bryan 191 Lufkin 196 Houston West

QUARTERLY ATTEND. NO REPORT 24 22 45 NO REPORT 104 NO REPORT NO REPORT 36 29 NO REPORT 58 38 18 100 30 NO REPORT 48 NO REPORT NO REPORT 9 NO REPORT NO REPORT NO REPORT 60 NO REPORT NO REPORT 29 15 NO REPORT 17 23 NO REPORT NO REPORT 50 36 19 NO REPORT NO REPORT 52 33 NO REPORT NO REPORT 28

REIMBURSEMENT

District II Training Dear District II Leaders, A reminder of our District II training which will be held at Supreme Lodge on Saturday, April 4 from 10:00 a.m.

Youth Leader

Easter Egg Hunt This Sunday Dear Members, April 5. 1992 the SPJST Lodge No. 47 Youth Club will be hosting their Easter egg hunt. A special invitation is extended to all youth (all ages) to come out and enjoy the afternoon with us. You may bring a friend and be sure to remember to bring your Easter baskets. Parents and youth members would like to challenge you to a volleyball game following the hunt.

Our meeting will be held at 2:00 p.m. and the Easter egg hunt and volleyball game will follow. Youth members are asked to bring a dozen filled eggs per family.

Who knows a special guest may hop by.

Hope to see you and your friends on April 5 at Seaton Star Hall!!

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky Youth Leader —SPJST-

From The Youth

Letters $12.00 11.00 22.50 52.00

18.00 14.50 29.00 19.00 9.00 50.00 15.00 24.00

4.50

Snook Youth Club Had Guest Speaker Dear Vestnik Readers, The Snook Lodge No. 9 Youth Club had their monthly meeting on March 11, 1992. We had three new members join our youth club.

Mr. Dennis Gaas gave a talk on the duties of a county constable. It was very interesting.

Fraternally, Amy Gaas (3-25-92) —SPJST-

Taylor Youth Club

Has May Fete-SPJST Queen Participants 30.00

14.50 7 .50 8.50 11.50

25.00 18.00 9.50

26.00 16.50

Dear Readers, The March meeting was held on March 9, 1992. Diane Havalda called the meeting to order.

Tommy Harrison led the Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Pledge.

Congratulations to Bethany Ball and Kimberly Holub. Bethany will be our new May Fete Queen and Kimberly will be our new SPJST Queen. They will be crowned on May 3, 1992.

At our next meeting on April 12, 1992 at 5:00 p.m., we will be having an Easter egg hunt.

Fraternally, Tanya Holub (15) (3-25-92) —SPJST-

Youth Club News

Snook 14 .00

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From District Youth Counselor

From

to 3:00 p.m. I hope each of you leaders and assistants are making plans to attend.

This is our time to make plans for the busy upcoming season. Parents and youth members, if you have any suggestions or ideas, please let us hear from you.

I look forward to seeing each of you.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, DYC SPJST-

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Snook Youth Club of Lodge No. 9 had their monthly meeting on March 11, 1992.

Dennis Gaas, our constable in Snook, gave us a talk on the duties of a county constable. Thanks, Dad! We made kite mobiles which was a lot of fun.

The Little Mr./Miss SPJST Contest was also discussed.

Fraternally, Jason Gaas (3-25-92) —S PJS T-

Wednesday, April 1, 1992—VESTNIK/13

The 1992 Mr./Miss SPJST Contest Information

Expression Of Sympathy

The Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 23, Moravia, Texas on behalf of our members wish to express our symAGE: Any SPJST female/male member at least 18 and no older than 22, as of pathy to the family of our departed June 1, 1992. brother GEORGE J. STOCKBAUER, MEMBERSHIP: A member of SPJST at least one year prior to lodge candidate who passed away Thursday, February selection.

20, 1992 in Trinity Lutheran Home in Shiner at age 77, following a lengthy ATTIRE: Floor or tea-length formal gown. illness.

Brother Stockbauer was born March MARITAL STATUS: Single through the time of the 1992 Convention.

19, 1914 in Victoria, Texas to Vaclav and Sophie Pryble Stockbauer. He was SELECTION: a member . of SPJST, Farm Bureau and the Catholic Church. He was a farmer.

Lodge: No lodge eliminations; lodges can send as many candidates to district as Rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Satthey wish, who have never held the title of "Mr. or Miss SPJST." urday, February 22 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner.

District: Competition will be at each district's spring meeting (unless the district Funeral services were conducted at desires a separate date), but no later than May 1, 1992. The district competition 3:00 p.m. Sunday, February 23 at St. will be in two separate contests.

Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Celestino Say officiating. Burial folTALENT: Time Limit: 3 minutes lowed in St. Mary's Catholic CemeSPEECH: Time Limit: 3 minutes tery.

PRIZES: District Winner: $25.00 Survivors include his wife, Agnes Participation: $5.00 Otto Stockbauer; two daughters, Mary Lou Drabek and Katherine Johnson, Convention: The finalists will compete in three contests to determine "Miss both of Shiner; a son, David SPJST and Mr. SPJST." Stockbauer of Williamsville, Missouri; TALENT: Same as District two sisters, Mary Matula and Margaret SPEECH: Same as District Hillyard of Victoria and two grandINTERVIEW: With Judges children.

Brother Stockbauer was preceded in PRIZES AND REIMBURSEMENT FOR ALL FINALISTS: death by one son, his parents Vaclav and Sophie Stockbauer and one sister. * $300 cash allowance Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner * 3 Banquet tickets was in charge of arrangements. * Paid , mileage to and from the Convention May our departed brother rest in * Wrist Watch peace.

Resolution Committee WINNERS: Will receive a cash award of $250.00, and the title "Mr. or Miss Millie Berger SPJST" for the duration of the Convention.

Lorene Vaculik Doraine Buck For a complete list of rules and regulations, please contact your DYC or the —SPJSTState Youth Director.

(Complete rules were also published in the January 22, 1992 Vestnik issue.)

—SPJSTExpression Of Sympathy

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 81 in Needville, Texas wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of FRANCES REHAK, who died December 12, 1991 at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond, Texas at the age of 80.

Mrs. Rehak was born March 2, 1911 in Hallettsville, Lavaca County, Texas.

Mrs. Rehak was preceded in death by her husband, Willie John Rehak; and sons, Willie Anton Rehak and Jerry Rehak.

Funeral services were held Saturday, at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Needville. Burial was in the Greenlaw Memorial Park, Rosenberg.

Sister Rehak received her 50-year SPJST pin in 1989.

Survivors include three daughters, Margaret Trlicek of Needville, Gladys Sohr and husband Lawrence of Angelton and Gloria Rehak of Needville; two sisters, Lillie Frieda of Yoakum and Agnes Kovarek of Cuero; also 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

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We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 81 in Needville, Texas wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of VALERIAN (VAL) MATCEK, who passed away January 22, 1992 at age 64.

Brother Matcek was retired from the Bank of Southwest.

Funeral services were held Saturday, January 25 at St. Albert's Catholic Church, 11027 S. Gessner, with Rev. Lukas Schmidt 0' Carm officiating.

Burial was at Greenlawn Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Martha Matcek; sisters, Della Roberts, Martha Vickers, Nancy Schriewer, Leona Mahler, Tracy Ridenour; brothers, Charlie Matcek, A.J. Matcek; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Claude Vickers, Clarence Schriewer, Robert Schriewer, Charlie Matcek, Stanley Matcek, Clay Matcek.

Honorary pallbearers were David Roberts; Jett Roberts and Don Matcek.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Mary Werner Mary Matcek Winnifred Susan

Expression Of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge No. 23, Moravia express our deepest and sincere sympathy to our Vice President and her daughters of the loss of her husband and father; also a loyal and devoted member EDWARD J. BERGER, who passed away on February 26, 1992 in Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Weimar.

E.J., as we have known him, was born in Moravia on December 15, 1925 to Ed J. and Cecilia Hrncir Berger. He attended Moravia School and finished his education at Schulenburg High School in 1942.

He was a veteran of World War II, a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church at Moravia, Lavaca County Farm Bureau for 30 years servicing on the board until 1990: He was a member of the Flatonia American Legion, Schulenburg VFW, and our SPJST Lodge No. 23.

On July 15, 1946 he married Millie Vrana in Ascension Church at Moravia and settled at Moravia and was a farmer for all these years until sickness made him quit just a few months before his death.

He is survived by his wife, Millie Berger; three daughters, Marilyn Palmquist of Conroe, Janice Chovanec of Houston and Linda Hamblin of Austin; also seven grandchildren.

A veterans memorial service was held at 6:30 p.m. and rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. in SchwenkeBaumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg on Thursday, February 27th.

Funeral services were held at Moravia Cathol:: Church on Friday, February 28, Brian Crooks officiating, assisted by Matthew Roznovsky, a grandson, as acolyte.

Members of Flatonia American Le-

gion Post 94 served as pallbearers. Interment followed in Ascension Cemetery at Moravia with military honors.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Lorene Vaculik (For Lodge 23 Officers/Members)

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Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 35 in Elk, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed member HELEN JEANETTE PAVLOVSKY, a Lorena homemaker, who passed away at the age of 58 on Wednesday, March 18, 1992.

Services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Waco, with Rev. Angelo Bertini officiating. Burial was at Waco Memorial Park.

A rosary was recited at WilkersonHatch Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pavlovsky was born March 18, 1934 in Mart, where she grew up and attended school. She lived in Lorena the past ten years. She married George W. Pavlovsky on October 28, 1950 in Waco; he died December 22, 1985.

Helen was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Survivors include four daughters, Deanna Bottoms of Lorena, Kathie Jung of New Mexico, Carolyn Haines of Crawford and Pamela Veselka of China Spring; a son, Michael Pavlovsky of Lorena; a sister, Betty Simpson of Brownwood; three brothers, Ray Eskew of Valley Mills and Sam and Joe Eskew, both of Austin; and eight grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Community Hospice in care of Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center, P.O. Box 5100, Waco, Texas 76708.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Inez Breitkreutz Verna Pavelka Elizabeth Kubitza

—SPJST-

Expression Of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of our Lodge Pokrok Dallas No. 84 on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our lodge brother JOSEPH R. KONDERLA, who passed away on March 9, 1992 at the age of 81. He was a tool and die maker and an inventor and received a Presidential Commendation for an invention enabling aircraft landings in swampy sections of the South Pacific in WWII. He was retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a founding member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dallas, a member of Knights of Columbus and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84 for 62 years.

Survivors include four sons, Edward, David, John and Joseph Konderla; three daughters, Mary Stupp, Juanita Hunstable and Nancy Donaldson; one brother, John Konderla; 47 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.

Services were held on March 11th at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment was at Calvary Hill Cemetery.

May our brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory remain with us forever.

Resclution Committee Evelyn Salac Betty Lea Olson

—SPJST-

14/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992

Expression Of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 92 in Fort Worth, Texas wish to express our heartfelt sympathy on behalf of our entire membership, to the family of HELEN 0. KRATKY, a retired Fort Worth school district employee, who died at her home in Fort Worth on Sunday, March 8, 1992 at the age of 71.

Sister Kratky was born in Dublin and was a longtime Fort Worth resident.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 92 and attended Edgepark United Methodist Church.

Survivors include two sons, Charles S. Kratky of Crowley and Raymond J. Kratky of Fort Worth; brother, W.C. Payne of Fort Worth; also ten grandchildren and three great-grand-children.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

May our sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Rose Jaworski Joy Paprskar Victoria Murphy

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Features

scholarship to Wayland Baptist University, among other schools. The East Texas Teen-Ager Pageant will also be awarding over $29,000 in Tuition Scholarships from various universities during the pageant weekend. Every contestant will receive a $200 Scholarship to both Barbizon and John Robert Powers Schools of Modeling.

Miss Amy Higginbotham of Pasadena and Miss Kim Coffey of Houston are the current East Texas National Teen-Ager Award winners. The reigning Miss National Teen-Ager is Miss Robin Purifoy of Oklahoma. She will receive over $10,000 in cash scholarships and $20,000 in tuition scholarships. Our Miss Junior National Teen-Ager is Mandi Cox of Arkansas.

She has won a $5,000 cash scholarship. Both National Queens will also enjoy their trip for 2 to Hawaii, Mike Benet Gowns, cosmetics, and many other wonderful prizes. Each contestant accepted has the option to participate in the Volunteer Community Service Program of the National TeenAger Pageant. This program teaches teenagers to share and to participate in school and civic activities. Contestants will be judged on scholastic achievement-leadership, appearance, and poise-personality. There is no swimsuit competition. Talent may be presented at the option of the participant or an oral essay on the subject of "What's Right About America."

Miss Stephanie Roye is being sponsored by MULTI-FAB METALS of El Campo.

Her hobbies include dancing, playing the piano, painting, photography, modeling, traveling, and arts and crafts.

For talent Stephanie, will perform a self-chore , graphed lyrical dance.

(Stephanie is a former SPJST State Queen and has been very active in the youth club from an early age. The Society is very proud of her participation in the competition and good luck is extended to the young lady--Editor) ***

Stephanie LaNae Roye

El Campo Sisters Are Contestants In Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant Miss Stephanie LaNae Roye, age 17, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Roye of El Campo, has been selected to be a FINALIST in the 1992 East Texas National Teen-Ager Scholarship Pageant to be held on the campus of Sam Houston State University on April 10-12, 1992. The East Texas National TeenAger Pageant is the Official Preliminary Pageant to the 21st Annual Miss Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant to be held at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas on June 11-14, 1992.

There will be a Regional winner and 4 runners-up in two age divisions: 13, 14, 15 and 16, 17, 18. The winner in each age division will receive a $1,000 Savings Bond, an all-expense paid trip to Fort Worth to compete in the State Pageant at Texas Christian University, and 2 Full-Tuition Modeling Scholarships from Barbizon and John Robert Powers, each worth $1,000. Our Senior East Texas Teen-Ager will also receive a Full-Tuition Scholarship to Mary Hardin-Baylor, worth $4,000, a

Valerie Kay Roye Miss Valerie Kay Roye, age 14, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Roye also of El Campo, has been selected to be a FINALIST in the 1992 East Texas National Teen-Ager Scholarship Pageant to be held on the eampus of Sam Houston State University on April 1012, 1992. The East Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant is the Official Preliminary Pageant to the 21st Annual Miss Texas National Teen-Ager Pageant to be held at Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas on June 11-14, 1992.

Each contestant accepted has the option to participate in the Volunteer Community Service Program of the National Teen-Ager Pageant. This program teaches teenagers to share and to

participate in school and civic activities. Contestants will be judged on scholastic achievement-leadership, appearance, and poise-personality. There is no swimsuit competition. Talent may be presented at the option of the participant or an oral essay on the subject of "What's Right About America."

Miss Valerie Roye is also being sponsored by MULTI-FAB METALS of El Campo.

Her hobbies include painting, cooking, traveling, playing the piano, photography, dancing, reading and sports.

(Valerie is a former SPJST State Duchess and is also very active in Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club. On behalf of the Society, best of luck to you, Valerie--Editor) —SPJST-

Leap

In Logic

Extra Day Still Confusing After 2,000 Years

By Katherine Poteet Courtesy: Temple Star Telegram (February 29, 1992) If you're 80 today, tell everyone you're 20.

If your're turning 60, tell everyone you're 15.

Of course, if you are 20, it might not be wise to go around telling everyone you are five, even though in birthday years you are.

And if none of this makes sense, remember February 29 only occurs every four years, during that funny 366 days we call Leap Year.

Leap Year occurs in years that are divisible by four and in centurial years that are divisible by 400.

Still confused? Blame Julius Caesar.

In 45 B.C., Caesar, along with a few of his closest and dearest astronomers and mathematicians, fixed the solar calendar at 365 days, six hours.

At the end of four years, the extra six hours per year made an additional day, so Caesar decreed that following three years of 365 days, there would be a year with 366 days.

The extra day was tacked onto February, which, having 28 days, was the shortest month of the new Roman calendar.

However wonderful Caesar's Julian calendar may have sounded, it still did not quite line up the days on the calendar with the astronomical year.

You see, Caesar did not quite have the six hours extra thing correct. The earth actually takes 365 days, five hours, 48 minutes and a little more than 45 seconds to revolve around the sun.

Picky, picky.

Because of Caesar's little faux pas, an ever-widening discrepancy between the Julian calendar and the seasons of the year began to occur.

This discrepancy Pope Gregory XIII hoped to put an end to in March 1582, when he abolished the Julian or Old Style calendar and substituted what came to be known as the Gregorian or New Style calendar.

After much calculation, he canceled 10 days and ordered that Leap Year be omitted in all centurial years from then on, except those divisible by 400. So, the year 1600 was a Leap Year and the next centurial Leap Year will be the year 2000.

Pope Gregory succeeded where Caesar had failed. The Gregorian calendar put the calendar year in line with the astronomical year, except for a gain of 26 seconds a year.

Don't hold your breath worrying about it, though. That 26 seconds will not add up to a full day until 3,323 years have passed.

But, Leap Year is not all mathematics.

According to legend, those wild Irish saints Patrick and Bridget put a little romance in the year as well.

As the legend goes, Bridget complained to Patrick that her charges in the nunnery were unhappy because they were denied the chance to propose marriage. Patrick suggested that the women be allowed the purpose every seven years, but Bridget persisted that it be every four years. So Patrick granted Leap Year for that purpose.

Bridget, not wasting any time, proposed to Patrick, who declined, promising instead' a kiss and a silk gown.

Nice guy.

Weird as the legend sounds, by the Middle Ages, an unwritten law prevailed in the British Isles that a single man who declined a woman's Leap Year proposal was required to pay up with a kiss and either a silk dress or a pair of gloves.

Of course, it was easy to see these women coming since they were expected to let a scarlet petticoat show beneath their dress.

Laws giving women the right to propose were passed in Scotland in 1288, and the custom was legalized throughout France and Italy and eventually spread to the United States.

So, if you are a woman and you aren't one of those Leap Year babies celebrating a true birthday for the first time in four years today, go pop the question.

You may not get the guy, but, who knows, you could get a decent dress out of the deal. ***

80-Year-Old Observing 20th Birthday Today

By Kris Augenstine Courtesy: Temple Star Telegram (February 29, 1992)

Adolph F. Shenkir holding his greatgrandson, Jason Thompson, son of Scott and Andrea Thompson of Arlington, Texas. (This picture was taken on his birthday, February 29, 1992.)

Adolph F. Shenkir of Seaton will celebrate his 20th birthday today with his family --- a wife, four daughters, 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Before anyone tries to figure out how old Shenkir was when he married, note that he will celebrate his 59th wedding anniversary in October --- and check a calendar.

Shenkir's birthday falls only every fourth year on February 29.

However, his family has been kind enough to let him use February 28 for

Wednesday, April 1, 1992—VESTNiK/15 parties during years when there is no February 29 to be found.

These extra parties make today's the 80th one he will celebrate.

While there is a party every year for Shenkir's birthday, it is a bit more special when it is celebrated on the correct date, his wife, Anna, said.

"I don't know anything about tomorrow," Shenkir said, adding his daughters were planning the birthday celebration.

Although Shenkir joked about being more comfortable at home in his overalls eating hamburgers, he smiled when he talked about today's celebration with his family at a Temple restaurant, even though it might mean wearing a tie.

Shenkir was born in New Colony

Majek

near Rogers, also his parents' birthplace. His grandparents moved there from Elgin after coming to the United States from Austria.

He said he worked as a machinist for Santa Fe Railway for more than 30 years, living in Temple and Cleburne, Shenkir said he farmed a little during his years in the area, and a few cattle still roam his land.

Shenkir said he counts his grandchildren and great-grandchildren among is favorite people. He said they are scattered between Arlington, Rogers and Temple.

(Brother Shenkir, his wife and four daughters are all SPJST members of Lodge No. 47, Seaton. Both articles were submitted by SL Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas--Editor)

Czech family orchestra is a fixture at South Texas weddings and parties

By Cindy Tumiel, Staff Writer Courtesy: Corpus Christi Caller

Eventually, there were six sons, and each inherited his father's musical inclinations. One by one, they joined their father on the tour, playing at private parties and weddings in Central Texas.

John Majek was about 12 when he joined his father, traveling to engagements by horse and buggy.

"I played for 25 cents a night, "he recalled as he sat with family members last week at Moravian Hall on Kostoryz Road, where the family had just concluded a performance.

holds 51 insurance policies in the SPJST Society. Can anyone else surpass this family tree?---Editor) —SPJST-

Moravian Club Meets In Corpus Christi

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Music Spans Generations, Continents

The sons and grandsons of Leo Majek say the Czechoslovakian native never took a music lesson.

He just had an ear for tunes and a knack for the accordion. In 1897, when Majek was 12 years old, he began toting his instrument around to weddings and parties around his hometown of Slavkov in the province of Moravia.

That marked the beginning of a family orchestra that has spanned two centuries, two continents and four generations.

Today, four of Majek's sons, John, Leo Jr., Charlie and Frank, grandsons Jerry and Michael, great-grandson Jerome, and Jerry's wife, Martha, carry on the family tradition in South Texas.

The Majek Orchestra is a fixture on the wedding and party circuit of South Texas. Orchestra members figure they've played polkas and waltzes at 1,500 weddings over the years.

They've also toured five European countries, cut four record albums and recently even recorded a video.

Local Czech historians who've researched the group's history say the Majeks are the oldest known family orchestra in the United States.

Hardly a weekend goes by that they're not on the circuit somewhere.

The musicians say a love of music and a love of people have carried them through the years.

"We were in Elgin recently, playing for a wedding anniversary, and we played at their wedding 50 years ago," said John Majek. "And we played at their 25th anniversary."

Leo Majek Sr., now deceased, came to the United States in 1913 as early rumblings of World War I rolled across Europe. Accompanied by his wife and two small children, he joined a brother in Milam County and was soon playing with a musical group, spreading the Majek musical talents around Central Texas.

Thelma Hrncir and Sales Representative Jerry Elzner, both SPJST Lodge 79 members. The Majek family

Leo Majek Jr. was 9 when he began his musical career - so small he was hidden from view by the drums that he played. "All you could see was the top of my head," he said, laughing.

Some of the sons joined the orchestra in the mid-1940s, after World War II and after the family moved to Nueces County to rent a farm. Some of the sons went on stage more willingly than others.

"I started in 1947, right here in this hall. Behind a chair," said Frank Majek, a trumpet player. He was 23 years old at the time. "My father told me to go out and play, and I didn't know how to play yet. And I was bashful."

All six of Leo Majek's sons spent years with the orchestra. Julius Majek, who played piano, has retired from the band, and Joe Majek, who played saxophone and trumpet, died several years ago. (.',When we learn a new song, we practice it in front of everyone.

When we decide to play a new song, the accordion player says, ' OK, we're going to try this," and then the rest of them all follow. And the songs turn out OK"--Martha Ann Majek.)

Like their ancestor, the current members of the Majek Orchestra have little formal schooling in scales, flats and sharps. They don't hold practice sessions. They don't use sheet music.

Instead they rely on their natural abilities and their freewheeling sense of adventure.

"If you mess up, you just mess up," said Michael Majek, shrugging and laughing.

"When we learn a new song, we practice it in front of everyone." said Martha Ann Majek. "When we decide to play a new song, the accordion player says, `Ok, we're going to try this,' and then the rest of them all follow. And the songs turn out OK." Jerome Majek, Jerry and Martha's 24-year-old son, is the only member of the fourth generation so far to join the family's orchestra. But the rest of the family musicians already have their eye on the fifth generation, Jerome's 18-month-old daughter, Jaylon, who is already showing signs of a musical calling.

"She loves the music," said proud grandmother Martha Majek.

Said John Majek: "The Majek Orchestra will quit when the world quits.

(Submitted by District VII Director

PLAQUE PRESENTATION -- Richard Pavlasek (left) who compiled the research on the Leo Majek Orchestra; Julius Zdansky, president of Moravian Club in Nueces County; Leo Majek and John Majek, sons of the late Leo Majek - founder of Majek Orchestra in Slavkov (Moravia) Czechoslovakia in 1897.

The Moravian Club of Nueces County held their annual meeting Sunday, February 16th at the Moravian Hall in Corpus Christi.

Society President Julius J. Zdansky conducted the meeting and was assisted by Victor Dlabaja, vice president; Lillie Ann Valenta, secretary; Ed Brandesky, treasurer; and Victor Maresh, director. Two of the officers whose terms were up for renewal, were re-elected by acclamation. They were Julius Zdansky, president; and Ed Brandesky, treasurer.

Richard Pavlasek gave a speech on the musical history of the Leo Majek Orchestra who have been performing in Czechoslovakia and Texas for 95 years. In addition to their fine music, the Majeks have the distinction of being the longest continuous playing Czech family orchestra in the United States of America. A special news tribute accompanied by a large color photograph appeared in the Corpus Christi Caller newspaper honoring the Majeks.

A boneless beef barbecued meal with all the trimmings was served to the many members and their guests present.

To conclude the event, the Leo Majek Orchestra and the Tumbleweeds provided musical entertainment for the crowd attending.

The following information listed below was inscribed on the plaque that was presented to the Leo Majek Orchestra:

the Alfred Vrazel and George Strimiska families.

Czech music continues to be alive and well in Texas with over forty active Czech orchestras performing over the state.

(Both articles submitted by Richard Pavlasek)

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Society To Hold Spring Meeting CHS

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas will hold its 1992 spring meeting on Saturday, April 11 in the Sons of Hermann lodge hall in Deanville, Texas on Farm-to-Market Road 60, just off of State Highway 21, southwest of Caldwell.

The lodge hall will open at 10:00 a.m. for registration and fellowship.

Everyone who is interested in Czech history, culture, tradition or genealogy is cordially invited. Members and visitors are encouraged to bring their family histories or other Czech memorabilia for display during this hour.

The. Burleson County Chapter of the Society will serve lunch, at a nominal cost, at 12:00 noon.

The business portion of the meeting will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. Following the business meeting, and starting at approximately 2:00 p.m., Dr. Svatana Pirkova Jakobson, Professor Emeritus of Slavic Language Studies Meritorious award to the Leo Majek at the University of Texas at Austin, Orchestra 1897-1992. In appreciation will speak on "Texas Czech Cosfor ninety-five years of family dedica- tumes." She will highlight the differtion to the preservation of Czech ences between Texas Czech costumes music and culture in Czechoslovakia and native Czechoslovakian Kroj (Naand Texas. Presented by the Moravian tional Dress). Dr. Jakobson was born Club of Nueces County in Corpus in Bohemia and graduated from Charles University at Prague with a Christi, Texas - February 16, 1992.

Doctorate of Philosophy. She also *** studied linguistics at Brno University in Moravia, prior to World War II.

Battle Dance Held At Elgin

A near capacity crowd attended the battle dance at the Elgin SPJST Lodge No. 18 Stardust Ballroom Sunday, March 8th to enjoy the music of Fritz Hodde, the Leo Majek Orchestra, and the Vrazel Polka Band. Midway through the performance, the three orchestras conducted a special musical concert featuring their musicians.

Jessica Strimiska sang "Krasna America" in Czech and English to the delight of the crowd attending. Jessica is the daughter of the Thomas Strimiskas and the granddaughter of

The second part of the program will feature Dr. Arthur Jansa M.D., president of the Harris County Medical Association and Board Director of the Texas Czechoslovak Physicians Exchange Program. Dr. Jansa will speak on the activities of the Texas Czechoslovak Physicians Exchange Program.

Dr. Jansa will be accompanied and assisted by two Czechoslovak Physicians. Dr. Jansa will also explain the differences between medical practice in America and Czechoslovakia.

W.J. "Bill" Malina, Reporter

—SPJST-

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 1, 1992

Quo vadis Yugoslavia?

---My

reminiscences of the unforgetable trip to Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia Part One of the Eight-Part Article

By John J. Karas of Houston

Daily write up in the newspapers tells us that Yugoslavia is spliting at its seams, with no end in sight. Even though all this started with the secession of Slovenia, the main conflict is in Croatia, which erupted when Croatia's Serbian Minority took up arms to oppose the republic's declaration of independence June 25th 1991.

By Sept. 16th of the just passed year more than 400 people have been killed and the amount of dead reached over 10,000 in January 92, pushing the country of 24 million people close to collapse. But the peace is not restored yet---. To comprehend what is going on, one has to look into the history of these two Slavic nations.

The Balkan peninsula, where Yugoslavia is located, was a long time in history a stamping ground or a thoroughfare of numerous tribes. Slavic invaders first appeared in this peninsula in the 6th century and in the next century and half succeeded in establishing themselves there. Croatians and Serbians moved during the first half of the 7th century from the territory which later was occupied by Hungarians into the northwestern area of Balkan. Croatians established themselves in the territory between rivers DrSva and SAva, and Danube, and penetrated to the Adriatic sea, into Dalmatia. Serbs occupied the area of present Bosnia, Herzegovina, Montenegro and old Serbia. In time the Croats became oriented toward the West and accepted the western form of Christianity, whereas the Serbs fell under the influence of Byzantine culture and embraced Eastern, or Orthodox, Christianity. The Serbs, Croatians and Bosnians all established kingdoms in the medieval era. The first independent Serbian state was established around 840, at the same time as Mojrnir's Great Moravian Empire. In the 12. century it became a dependency of the Byzantine Empire. Under Stephen Nemanja (1159-1196) Serbia liberated itself from the Byzantine rule and progressed well enough until the end of the 14. century. The first independent state of Croatia came about during the reign of duke Branim(r (879-892), who was a contemporary of our Svatopluk, the best ruler of the Great Moravian Empire. In the 10th century Croatia obtained Dalmatia and parts of Pannonia. A ruler at that time was king Tomislav (910-928), who was a contemporary of our Bohemian duke Boleslav I. From the following sovereigns it was Stephen Daislav (970997), who obtained for himself a title of the king from the Byzantine Emperor Basileus II; next monarch with the royal title was Demeter Zvonimfr (1076-1089), who obtained this privilege from the pontiff Gregory VII. After Zvonimfr's death -- after much of the confusion, bickering, skirmishes and wars for the vacant throne -Croatia became in 1102 an autonomous part of the kingdom of Hungary.

As far as Bosnia is concerned, she was, from the 8th century to the middle of the 15th century together with Herzegovina and Montenegro, most of the time a part of Serbia.

The end of the 14th century and a large part of the next century was tragic to Serbia, Bosnia, Herzegovina a Montenegro. Lazar (1371-1389), the last Tzar of Serbians, was defeated by

Turks in 1389 at Kosovo polje and decapitated after the battle on the battlefield. Serbia and her allies were occupied by Turks. One part of the occupied Serbia was ruled by Stephen LazereviZ. 1389-1421, son of Lazar; the other part of the country was governed for Turks by Vuk BrankoviCi. During the reign of JiYi BrankoviC (1427-1456), son of Vuk, Turks gave Serbia a small measure of independence in 1454; three years later this experiment was abandoned and Serbia became by sultan's degree a Turkish pashalik, that is the occupied territory, where the original native population does not have any rights. In 1463 the last king of independent Bosnia was executed, in 1483 Herzegovina became a Turkish pashalik and in 1496 Jill' CrnoviZ, a duke of Montenegro was driven out and his country was occupied by Turks.

Ultimately only few areas in present Yugoslavia escaped Ottoman hegemony. These included Slovenia, which was conquered by Germans in the Middle Ages, then passed to the Habsburgs in the late 13. century.

Most of the population of Austria, especially Upper Austria, were Slovenians during the reign of the Czech king Premysl Ottokar II (12531278). After the death of this king in the lost battle on Moravian Field in northeastern Austria was the time when the Austrian lands with Slovenian population passed to Habsburgs.

(Within the later treacherously formed Habsburg Empire the Slovenians formed 90% of the population of the Austrian province of Carniola and a quite significant proportion of Austrian provinces of Syria, Carinthia and Gorizia-Gradiska.)

Most of Croatia, which had been united with Hungary through the person of a common monarch since 1102, fell to the Ottoman Turks, after the latter defeated the Hungarians and the Czechs at Mohicz in 1526. The 21year-old Czech and Hungarian king Ludvik JagellonskY had drowned in the marshes while escaping from the lost battle. As Ludvik (Louis) did not have a male heir, Ferdinand I of Habsburg dynasty (a ruler of small Austria) became thru intrigues and briberies not just the Czech king in 1526 but also was crowned in the same year of 1526 as the king of Hungary and whatever was left of Croatia in Bratislava (formerly Pressburg).--- Northern Croatia, including its capital city of Zagreb, passed in the next year under the rule of Habsburgs too. -- At the end of 17th century the European powers began to challenge successfully Turkish control of Christian populations. The Habsburg monarchy occupied most of the rest of Croatia and Slavonia up to the S4va river. This territory was formally ceded to the Habsburg Empire by the treaty of Karlowitz in 1699. Although the same treaty gave Dalmatia to Venice, Dalmatia ultimately passed to the Austrian Empire at 1815 at the Peace Congress in Vienna, after defeat of Napoleon at Lipsko (Leipzig) in 1813.

Serbian revolutionary activity against Turks began with the outbreak of a revolt in 1804. Serbia first achieved autonomy; then by a treaty that was concluded at the Congress of Berlin in 1878, it gained its indepen-

dence. The Congress also negotiated the independence of the principality of Montenegro and granted the AustroHungarian Empire the right to occupy and administer Bosnia and Herzegovina. Habsburg forces did so in 1908, as a present to Franz Joseph at the 60th anniversary of his reign.

Part of Macedonia that now makes up the Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia was the last area of present-day Yugoslavia to be separated from the Ottoman Empire. This occurred in 1913 by the treaty of Bucharest (Romania) after Serbia, Montenegro, Bulgaria and Greece seized almost all of what was left to Turkey on the Balkan peninsula.

In 1918, after WWI, these various areas that once had formed part of the Ottoman Empire or the AustroHungarian realm were merged into the new state called the Kingdom of Serbs, Croatians and Slovenians, which changed a few years later its name for Yugoslavia, translated the South Slav state. Yugoslavia also gained a territory called Vojvodina from the former Austro-Hungarian Empire. But the present Yugoslav-Italian boundary was not achieved until after the WWII. (To be continued in the next Vestnik) —SPJST-

Planning Situations In Eastern Europe Language

By Kevin Hannan (Continued From March 18, 1992 Issue) At the start of this article I mentioned a proposal made for bringing the Czech and Slovak languages closer together. The basis of this proposal, made by a Czech, is quite reasonable.

The writer obviously had no intention of trying to make the Slovak language more like Czech. His proposal was balanced and his proposed changes, if anything, would probably bring Czech closer to Slovak rather than vice versa.

What are the chances for the adoption of such a proposal?

Sadly there is little likelihood that Czechs and Slovaks in the near future will accept any proposal to bring their languages closer. With the current political conflicts which divide them, neither side appears willing to do anything which might be construed as yielding ground to the other. The antagonisms at work here are so deep and subtle that many Czechs and Slovaks are simply unable to offer any rational explanation for their prejudices and predispositions.

Why have Slovaks recently become more vocal in championing the rights of their language and nationality?

Some Czechs have traditionally looked down on the Slovak language. Slovak in Czechoslovakia enjoys the prestige of Spanish in the United States. Some Czechs consider Slovak suitable for folk songs and little else. Some Czechs refuse to read Slovak, although this is something they are able to do without great effort. For their benefit, the better known Slovak authors have been translated into Czech. The disdain of the Czech comes at least partly from his feeling that every form of culture from the East is inferior. Some Czechs associate the Slovak language with Russian, with which it shares more similarities than Czech does.

It should be noted, however, that since 1918, when Czechs and Slovaks began living together in a common political state, their languages have to a degree grown closer. Borrowings and other language innovations in the past several decades have affected both

Czech and Slovak in a similar way. It is conceivable that, should they maintain strong political and cultural ties, the Czech and Slovak languages will continue to influence each other and grow together. On the other hand, the adoption of those language reforms which have been proposed to bring written Czech more in line with the spoken language of Bohemia would create a far greater gulf between Czech and Slovak than already exists.

A final area of contemporary language planning in Eastern Europe concerns Church Slavonic, the liturgical language of Slavic Orthodox Christians and Greek Catholics. It appears likely that Church Slavonic may be abandoned by many of those Slays who have preserved its usage up to the present time. Most numerous of those still using Church Slavonic as a liturgical language are the Russian Orthodox. Many of these, especially outside of Russia, are opposed to the introduction of Russian in church services, yet there is some support for the idea, particularly among the less conservative laity and lower clergy.

The issue is a complicated one, as Roman Catholics learned in the 1960's. When Latin was abandoned for the vernacular, Roman Catholics found practical advantages to the switch, yet at the same time they sacrificed a university which had bound together people of vastly different backgrounds and cultures. The question is the same one raised by Jan Hus and the leaders of the Reformation: is it more proper to worship in the vernacular or in a special liturgical language? The position of the Orthodox Churches had traditionally supported the use of the vernacular.

Over the centuries, however, Church Slavonic has acquired a special prestige (although this is not reflected in church doctrine). Legend states that St. Cyril created the ancestor of modern Church Slavonic through prayer and divine inspiration. Church Slavonic was later elevated in the West to equal status with the three sacred languages, Hebrew, Greek and Latin (although under German pressure this privilege was drastically curtailed). Those who argue against the introduction of the vernacular correctly point out that the modern languages lack the dignity of Church Slavonic. The vernacular would poorly suit the Orthodox liturgy, which is sung in entirety. Liturgical melodies would have to be altered in some instances to accommodate words and phrases in the vernacular translation Even more important, the unity of the large multinational community which still shares Church Slavonic would be shattered.

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nejvygg im pastYfem (pape2em) o dovolenf, aby pfisnY fad postni a Upina chudoba zustaly zakladem kla gtera tu v klausufe uzavfenYch sester. Modlitbe pfedchazi uCinliva prace pro slabe a chuck', ktera otvird cestu ke spase. Tu drahu ti ukazuji, pani Zdislavo---".

Zdislava lila na hrade Lemberku, tehdy uprostfed pohraniCnich hvozdii severnich Cech, jako hradni pani a svetice. Jejf livot nebyl rozdvojen, jak tomu bohulel u mnolirch kfesfand Blahoslavena Zdislavo. na east nabolenskou a svetskou, Bla2end Zdislavo, na oltaf vzata, jsi nage pfftelka dobra a svata. ale byl vpravde kfesfansky integrovan livou virou, nadejf a laskou. Plnila Zdislavo matko a Zdislavo leno, pfineslas v man2elstvi nejdral gf veno: vgechny spoleeenske povinnosti sveho stavu a peClive se starala o svou rodinu. panenskou Cistotu, vernost a lasku.

V pokote lila jsi v rodinnem svazku.

Zvlag te take to bylo za zmfnene jil vzpoury proti Vaclavovi I. V to dobe, Bud' 2enam, nevestam zatiqm vzorem v nelehkem livote, ye svete chorem. kdy jeji mul nasazoval livot po boku V tqch drobrich rukou je velika sila. krale a kdy se nevedelo, kdy nepfftel V ptetell4ch dobach jsi jak dobra vila napadne Lemberk, laela na ni cela nemocne lecila, Calla v bolu, tfha spravy hradu, starosti o hospodafske problemy, o slul'ebnictvo, malatne piivedla k BoEmu stolu, zeslable pozvedla, laskala jemne, o poddane, o uteeence z vypaleOch Zdislavo, patronko lfbezne zeme, vesnic, o hladovejfcf, kteff jako lebraci i dnes ti v takostech prosby chcem klast: tahli zpusto genou zemi. O gettovala a chraii nage rodiny, domov a vlast! lecila nemocne. Svrm poCfnanfm gffila kolem sebe klid a &went. V pottebtVich a postileOch videla sve Zhora uvedend baseii nazvand "Blahoslavend Zdislavo" je zajiste blilni Zdislave se narodily 4 deti: Havel, vhodt-4rm tivodem k memu dnegnimu Marketa, Jaroslav a Zdisla y. Nejstargf eulogickemu Clanku sepsanemu k 740 Havel se stal diistojOm nastupcem vSTraf g lechetne pani Zdislavy sveho otce a podobne i Jaroslav a zaCatkem roku 1252.

Zdislav dosahli N4rznaCneho postaveni (Tato basal jako takova byla vytigtena v tSTdenfku Katolicke Noviny v eeskem kraloystvf.

Se sv3'im man2elem postavila 22-28 kvetna .1989 v Praze v Zdislava v blfzkem Jablonnern kostel Ceskoslovensku; autor poulil misto sv. Vaviince s dominikans14m sveho jmena jen inicialek - VS-.) klagterem a se gpitalem. Rama tak Zdislava, narozend v Kfaanove na vybudovali chram a kla gter pro Morave, severoqchodne od VeIkeho dominikany v Turnove. Tento fad sv.

Mezifief, byla nejstar gf dcerou moray Dominika si Zdislava tak oblfbila, le -skehopurabiPfylvnhde do neho vstoupila jako laicka Veveff u Brna. Jejf matkou byla spolupracovnice, zustavajfc pfi tom v krasavice Sybila, z fraucimoru kralovmanlelstvf. Nesmime si to vgak ny Kunhuty, manlelky Ceskeho krale Vaclava I. Zdislava byla ye sqch pfedstavovat jako ja147si zasfe0 titek od livota, ale naopak. Ona se snalila divCich letech vychovana, jak bylo lidem v duchu kfesfanske lasky spf ge se tehdy zvykem, v kla gtete dominikanek pfibliiit net se od nich vzdalovat. na starem Bra. Zdislava byla Po krasnem rodinnem livote, po provdana v 16 letech; jeji mantel Havel z roku Markvardicd piivodem z veku pinem dobr*ch skutkii, Zdislava zemfela v mladem veku kolem 30 let v Litomeficka, pan na Lemberku, byl prvnich mesicfch roku 1252 pied 740 pfedni glechtic krale Vaclava I, bratra lety. Byla pohfbena v kostele sv.

Anelky Pfemyslovny, ktera byla Vavfince v Jablonnern, kde jeji eel째 odprohlagena svatou na jeji slavne poCiva podnes. Tu v tomto chrame v kanonizaci v Rime 12.Iistopadu 1989.

Podjegtedi se na oltafi nachazi znan4 Podfvejme se nyni do poloviny 13. obraz "Panf Zdislava" od profesora stoletf, do doby, kdy po smrti sveho Frant. Mervarta. star glho bratra Vladislava pfijal Zdislava byva zobrazovana s dospivajici kralevic Ptemysl Otakar II atributy: kostel, almu2na, posluha tehdej gf morays14 markrabe -chud3im a nemocOm, s manielem a s oznaCenf "Mlad gf hal" a spolu se detmi. Pani Zdislava byla hned po sve svSuni pffvflenci vypovedel boj smrti uctivana jako svetice, mocna svernu otci Vaclavu "Star gimu pffmluvkyne a pomocnice. V I. (Kral Waxy I je ta na#van jedDalimilove kronice (kap. 87) je o ni nook3'7; pfi honbe za jelenem mu psano: "Pet mrtqch bozi mod vetviCka smrku vy glehla oko.) V zapase vzkfisila, mnoha slepSrm zrak vratila, otce a syna o vladu se rozpoutala v chron*h a malomocn y' ch mnoho uzletech 1248-1249 valeend vtava, jet dravila a nad jinymi ubohSrmi velke plenila zemi, menila ji ve spaleni gte a divy Cinila." gifila hlad a smrt Panf Zdislava byla blohoteeena 28.

V dobe pled vzpourou, za nav gtevy u srpna 1907; jeji svatek se slavi 30. kvetabatyge Anelly v jejim praiskem na. Vetfcf lid ye Stare vlasti oeekave, kla g tefe klarisek byla Zdislava jeji brzke svatofeeenl.

Anenou vyzvana k labe a k Loiiskgi rok 1991, rok Zdislavin, byl ogetroveml chudoby temito slovy: jeden z 10 let duchovni obnoby "Vage maid i pan Pfibyslav uvedli do vyhla g ene kardinalem Frant.

Lech slavne 'lady. Nam se tu v klagtefe Tomthigkem pfed mileniem smrti sv. zalibilo v prostem 2ivote, jemul u es i v Vojtecha.Zaeatkem zmine'ne obnovy itaiii sestra Klara a bratr Franti gek z byl rok 1988 jel byl venovan Anelce Assisi. Tace nam bylo zaoasit s

Oda DopisovatelA Kdy bude blahoslavena Zdislava prohlagena svatou?

Pfemyslovne, ponevadl jeji kanonizace byla ji2 ptede dvefmi. Kdy pak bylo ohlageno, le svatofeeenf bude v Rime v listopadu 1989, usilovala spousta veffeich putovat k teto historicke uddlosti do Mina.

Komunisticka vlada v gak chtela celou zaleitost odbyt tim, le povoli jeden zvlagtni vlak asi s jednim tisicem poutniku, a tim ze bude vgechno vyfizeno. Lid se vgak chopil iniciativy a vgemi mo2Omi zpdsoby se snalil pomocf autobusoqch zajezdu dostat do Mina, take nakonec se ye Veenem meste ocitlo vie jak tfinact tisk poutnilol. Nejvet gi pod& byly s devisami; kdyby toho nebylo, pfijelo by jich tam moind kolem statisic.

Zkratka, podzim r. 1989 byl prolivan ve znamenf fimske kanonizace sv. Anelky. Zatim ov gem i vnitini situace ye Stare vlasti se vyhrotila tak, le tesne po kanonizaci komunistic14 raim se zhroutil a tento nahly obrat byl a je kanoniza es nf zazrak sv. Anaky. Tak se stala na ge nova svetice razem nejpopularnej gf a nejeasovej gf hvezdou na &skein nebi.

U kazalo se, le ticta k na gim narodnim svetcum je nejmocnej gf oporou jak nageho nabolenskeho tak narodnfho livota a je zaroven i ukazovatelem nagf cesty do budoucna. Vali= si svetcd, ktere jil mame a usilujme o kanonizaci nagich dalgfch kandidatu svatosti. Rok 1988 byl v 10 lete duchovni obnove rokem Anelky, ktera se stala pfi gti rok svatou. Rok 1991 byl ye zminene obnove rokem Zdislavy; stane se pani Zdislava letos svatou? Bude brzy jig Jablonne v Podjegtedi v severnich Cechach stfedem svatofeeni pani Zdislavy?

(Jablonne se nachazi severoqchodne od mesta Ceske Lipy; odtud lelf pak v polovine cesty do velkeho pohranie'nfho mesta Liberce.

U tohoto mesta je 1012 metro vysok y' kopec Jegted s rozhlednou a restauraci.

Jilne od Jablonneho jsou osady Zdislava a Kfilany na poCest pani Zdislavy rodem z Kfilanova na Morave.)

Zdislavo, oroduj za nas!-Panova zahrada nerna jen rule muCednikii, ale i lilie pannen, bfeefany manleld a fialky vdov---John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Ceskoslovensku televize pfipravuje film o nas V techto dnech nav gavil Toronto pan Drahomfr Strnadel. Ueelem jeho ndvs'tevy bylo pfipravit podminky pro natdeerd film u o Catch a Slovdcich v Kanade. VyuZili jsme teto pflletitosti a poZddali jsme ho o rozhovor. Prvnt otdzka se tfkala jeho televizn(ho sni'mku z Texasu.

ABE: Jaky to byl film a pr koho to bylo natoeeno?

DS: Film se jmenoval Texasgti Moravci. Tento film mel v

Ceskoslovensku pomerne velkY uspech a byl tfikrat vysilan Ceskoslovenskou televizi. Texas g ti Moravci proto, ze z Moravy se v minulem stoleti do Texasu vystehovalo nejvice lidf. V souCasne dobe se odhaduje, le je tam asi milionu lidi Ceskeho puvodu, kteii si dodnes udrluji jazyk a kulturu. Cela fada osad v Texasu ma proto take Ceske nazvy napf. Fren gtat, FrOek, Rolnov, Vsetin, Host*n, Novohrad, Velehrad, Bala Hora, Praha.

ABE: Na co se chystate zde v Kanade?

DS: Proto2e na g e znalosti v Ceskoslovensku o krajanech v Kanade jsou velmi slat* da se fici, prakticky iadne, tak 'name v timyslu ve spolupraci s krajanskYmi organizacemi natait podobnY film ze 2ivota nagich krajanfi v teto zemi.

ABE: Jak dlouliS bude tento film a kolik bude mit Usti?

DS: Podle melba odhadu by tento film mel byt etyfd110. To znamend, kaldSr dil by mel mit 25-30 minut.

ZaCatek na geho osidlovanf Kanady ma zajimavou historii v princi Ruppertov), col byl syn Bedficha Falckeho, s eskeho krale. posledniho voleneho d Prave z tohoto historickeho pohledu bychom chteli vyjft.

ABE: Kde bude film natieen?

DS: Zaeatek bude v Praze na HradCanech, kde se v prosinci 1619 Princ Ruppert narodil. Nektere Usti budou nata.Ceny v Naprstkove muzeu, poptipadne na Morave, kde mail puvod morav gti bratfi. Dal gi Usti filmu budou nataCeny v Kanade. A to prakticky od Toronta al po Vancouver. V gude tam, kde doposud Cegi a Slovaci Eli a lijf.

ABE: Zde v Kanade mnoho politickych emigrantil. Budete se za bS vat take touto emigraci?

DS: Ano, protoie ptedev gim to povaleCna emigrace v Karla& je politicks. Prakticky prvni politickou emigraci jil byli sudetgtf Nemci, socialnf demokrate, kteff po obsazeni Sudet museli opustit sve domovy a sve Utoeigte nag li v Kanade. Tou posledni politickou emigraci z 80.1et jsou chartists.

ABE: Co si od filmu slibujete a kdy byste chtel zaeit s natieenim?

DS: Film by mel 13, Tt dokumentem, ktery zachycuje pioOry jako Karla Buzka krajanske organizace v Kam& a dale to bude propagace zivota nagich krajand. S nataCenfm bychom chteli zaCIt koncem Cervna, kdy zde bude sokols14 stet a Ceskoslovenskj i den na Masaryktownu.

Poprdli jsme Drahomiru Strnadelovi hodne tispechfi pfi natdeeni a on se pf teto pflleitosti obrdtil i na nds, abychom vyzvali krajany, ktefl mail cokoliv, co by s dlo za natoeent, aby se obratili na kancelcif Oeskoslovenskeho sdrident. Tel: (416) 925-2241.

S Drahomfrem Strnadelem rozmlouval pro Satellite a Hlas Ameriky Ales Bfezina.

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IS/VESTNIK-1. dubna 1992 jinych starosti se svjrm zamestnanim, se svjrmi firmami a obchody, hledalo ostrayske rozhlasove studio zptiisob, jak oiivit severomora yskou scenu mengich dechovjrch orchestra. Na sklonku roku pozvalo 15 dechovek k souteli "0 nejlepgi nahravku za rok 1991". Z Valagska se zdeastnily Vala g ka z Vala g skjr ch Klobouk, Lideeanka z Lideeka a Beskydska muzika z Valagskeho Mezifie'i.

Proti tradienim soutelim, kdy hudby hraji publiku a porotam v salech, nebo v pfirodnich amfiteatrech a kde se nejaka to chybieka ztrati, nejde v rozhlasovem studiu naprosto nic Pfisna porota, tentokrat v eele s hudebnim, skladatelem Evknem Zameenikem a magnetofonovjr pas Nye nahravky odhali v gechno. Chyby arankrske, intonaeni, nepfesne nastupy nastrojii, technicke problemy i nedostatek hudebniho napadu.

Valagi se v Ostrava neztratili. Orchestr z Vala gskjrch Klobouk ziskal finaneni odmenu za 3. misto, Lideeanka byla druha a Beskydska muzika se o prvenstvi a finaneni odmenu rozdelila s kapelou z Havifova. Hornosu gska kapela z Havifova orientovala sviij projev ye swingovem stylu a na skladby Jaroslava Jeka, hudba Beskydska muziky vychazi z lidove hudby Valagska a Beskyd, pastorel a hudby klasicke. Dirigent a arankr, hudebni skladatel Vladimir Studnieka bohate vyu2iva variabilniho obsazeni orchestru, kde vedle trumpet, tuby, trombontii a klarineta zni i lesni rohy, flana pfiena i zobcova, hoboj, fagot, gajdy, zvonce a dal gi zvukomalebni nastroje.

Zive natkeni je zvlagf obtfine pro zpevaky. Ivan Stejskal, Mirek Skjrpala a sestry Ktenkovy Beskydskou muziku podrkli a bezpeene ji pfivedli k viterstvi. To obnak i dal gi nabidky k nahravani a manost sly get Beskydskou muziku na vinach rozhlasu.

Dvacitka muzikantil a zpevakii si zvykla na profesionalni pfistup ke svemu konieku. Nelze jinak. Belem jedne zkou gky v mesici, nebo pled televiznim rozhlasovjrm, vjrznamnjim vystoupenim se musi v nedelnim dopoledni nacvieit perfektne celjT novji repertoar. Skuteene zbjrva jen to obeasne nedelni dopoledne, aby se seg li zpevaci a hudebnici z Hutiska, Pr. Bevy, Ro2nova, Zubti, Stfibek, Val. Mezifiei, Ostravy, Prahy.

VSTsledkem nejsou horentni sumy, za kterjrmi se pachti mnoho jinj/ch, ale uznani odborniktil i prostjrch posluchaetii a tfeba pozvani gefa Malokarpatske kapely Adama Hudce na Bratislayske slavnosti dychovjich hudieb, ktere byly v zafi 1991. Beskydska muzika zde byla ihned zafazena do pfimeho televizniho vysilani pro naprostou odli gnost od dalgich orchestril tohoto vjrznamneho mezinarodniho festivalu.

A sam Adam Hudec, prezident Slovenskeho sdrukni dechovjrch orchestrii, jako by pfedpovedel listopadove viterstvi v Ostrava, kdy2 pronesl po prvnich tonech Beskydska muziky: "Koneene neco jineho, net to veene kopirovani Moravanky, Mistfifianky a Ceske dechovky!" (viz) (Moraysko-Slerska Orlice)

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Clanek podava strueny nastin historie vystehovalectvi z Cech a Moravy do Ameriky; pfipomind jmena nekte*h vystehovalcii v 17. a 18. stoleti. Podrobneji informuje o emigraci Morayskjrch bratri a o einnosti prvnich morayskj7ch misionafii v Severni Americe v 18. stoleti. Hlavni pozornost je vgak venovana pfehledu historie vystehovalectvi z eeskjrch zemi do USA v prubehu druhe poloviny 19. stoleti se zamefenim na vystehovalectvi do Texasu. Va g ina texasskjrch pfistehovalctii je svjrm ptirvodem z vjrchodnich a severnich oblasti Moravy; tito "Moravci" v Texasu nspegne navazali na dobrou povest a tradice Morayskj/ch bratfi, eeskjrch vystehovalctii z 18. stoleti.

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Jan Mikeska Vystehovalectvi do Texasu, "Moravci" Poeitky vystehovalectvi ze zadveicieke oblasti do Texasu v padesit*ch letech 19. stoleti - 1. east Koncem roku 1855 nekdy v fijnu nebo listopadu po podzimni sklizni urody odjeli ze Zadveficka dalgi vystehovalci, ktefi se v gak v Texasu zaeali usazovat a2 zaeatkem roku 1856.

Byly to napfiklad dal g i rodiny Sebestovy.

Dne 30.Cervence 1855 byla v Brne kladne vyfizena i'adost o vystehovalec14 pas Frantigku Sebestovi z Bohuslavic C.p.47 a dne 27.zafi 1855 koneene i iadost Pavla Sebesty ze Zadvefic e.p.113 3/.

Na rozdil od prvnich skupin vystehovalcu, ktefi opougteli Zadveficko v dubnu 1855, byla plavba skupiny, v nfi byly rodiny Franti gka a Pavia Sebesty, mnohem deli a nebezpoenej gi. Cesta z Bran do Galvestonu pies ocean na plachetni lodi trvala cele tri mesice. Silne boufe zahnaly lod' daleko od pravidelne namofni trasy a hrozilo nebezpeei jejiho ztroskotani.

Ve vzpominkach Rosalie Sebestov y je uvedeno, ie vystehovalci na lodi velmi trpeli morg kou nemoci a dostavali gpatnou stravu 40, 41 , 43/. K jidlu vetginou fazole, slaninu a misto chleba eervive suchary, ktere 2enske napfed na kousky lamaly a Cervy z nich vybiraly. Potom je rozmoeily v zasmaikove polevce. Praknou mouku si vezli vystehovalci sebou z domova a na lodi ji nafedili vfelou vodou a s namoeenjuni suchary jedli. Z Galvestonu do Houstonu se plavili na nejake lodi, ktera byla podobna voru.

Z Houstonu cestovali do Cat Springu v okrese Austin. Bylo to v zime a bylo velmi gpatne poeasi; cesty byly nasledkem staljich &MI ye velmi gpatnern stavu. Pr gelo nebo mrzlo. Dye deti Pavia Sebesty z nachlazeni zemfe-

ly. Po velkjrch dtrapach dospely rodiny Frantigka a Pavia Sebesty do cite sve cesty, a to do rodiny pfibuzneho, take Sebesty, kterj, do Texasu pfijel o rok dfive 4 ° . Timto drive usazenjrm Sebestou mohl byt bud' Franti gek Se nebo Tomag besta ze Zadvefic Sebesta z Lipy Zaverem Leto studie bych chtel fici, k i kdy jsou v ni uvedeny mnohe nova udaje o historii poeatku vystehovalectvi ze zadveficke oblasti do Texasu, je moino stale oeekavat dalgi a pfesnejk informace o tem problematice. Politicks i celospoleeenske zmeny v Ceskoslovensku vytvafi nyni dobre podminky k tomu, aby profesionalni historici objektivne zhodnotili historii poeatkii vystehovalectvi z Moravy do Ameriky.

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8. Blaha J. Albert : Passenger Lists of the Pioneer Czech Immigrants into Texas 1850-1870. Houston, Texas, USA, 1986.

9. 2ambokrety, A. : Historickji opis vgech pfibehu pfi cirkvi evang. A.V. Jasenske. (Zacatek ucinil r. 1842).

10. Habenicht, Jan : Dejiny Cechav Americkjrch, Stat Texas, Dii tfeti, St. Louis, Mo., 1904.

11. Hudson, Estelle - Maresh, Henry R. : Czech Pioneers of the Southwest, Dallas, Texas, 1934.

12. Ciimaf, Josef : Dejiny a pameti mesta Vizovic, Brno 1933.

13. Reymershofferova, Klara J.B. : Pani Clara J.B. Reymershoffer z Galveston, Texas, Hospodaf, s. 68, 1900.

14. Reymershofferova, Klara J.B. : Pani Clara J.B. Reymershofferova, z Galveston, Texas., Hospodaf, s.29, 1902.

15. Reymershofferova, Klara J.B. : Pani Clara J.B. Reymershofferova, Galveston, Texas., Hospodaf, s. 730, s. 906, 1904.

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Youth Center; also Easter Egg Hunt, Entertainment, and Lunch *5* LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, Apr. 3-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, Apr. 10-Board of Trustees' Meeting, 7:45 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge 6 Meeting, 1 p.m. followed by Annual Meeting of S.P.J.S.T. Lodge 6, Inc.; Easter Program by Youth Club; Egg Hunt; Supper to follow; Members bring dessert for the meal Friday, Apr. 17-Good Friday (Closed) Sunday, Apr. 19-Marek Family Day Friday, Apr. 24-Social, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 25-Knapek's Reunion *5* LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Saturday, Apr. 11-Hosting Lodge State "42" Domino Tournament (All local lodge meetings held 1st Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings, 6:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, Apr. 4-Texas Unlimited Saturday, Apr. 11-Haywire Saturday, Apr. 18-Emotions (Lodge Meeting every 3rd Sunday, 2 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.; Dance-Club Dance (Lodge meeting every 2nd Sunday, 3 p.m.; Hall rental/dance information: call Audrey McCall 817-593-2321) ass LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Friday, Apr. 10-Special F/X Saturday, Apr. 25-Hosting Lodge State Horseshoe Tournament (Monthly meeting on first Sunday of every month, 2 p.m.; youth meeting also first Sunday of every month, 3 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Saturday, Apr. 18-King Of Swing, 8-12 Sunday, Apr. 26-LeeRoy Matocha, 4-8 Sunday, May 10-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; New Addition vs. Jerry Haisler Saturday, May 16-King of Swing, 8-12 Sunday, May 17-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; Central Texas Sounds vs. Bobby Jones Sunday, May 24-May Fete, 3 p.m.; music by Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six; Public Dance, 5-9 Sunday, May 31-BATTLE DANCE, 3-8; Tony Janak vs. Zetka's Czech Band (Most of our Saturday Night Dances are held from 8:30 to 12:30) 44* LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Sunday, Apr. 5-Regular Meeting, 2 p.m.; Presentation of 50-Year Membership Pins; Lunch following (Ladies bring covered dishes) Saturday, Apr. 11-King of Swing, 8-12 Saturday, Apr. 18-NO DANCE Saturday, Apr. 25-Private Wedding *5* LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Regular Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month, 8 p.m.; Youth Club meets every first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Alicia Honza, (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek, (214) 875-6321) *5* LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, Apr. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Meeting Room, 106 Leveridge; honoring 50Year Members; Supreme Lodge Officer to make presentations; also Luncheon *5* LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Sunday, Apr. 5-UT Czech Club Annual Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Four Speakers; Czech Sing-a-long; Dinner; Dance, 7:30 p.m. music

by Clem Kubacak's Flatlanders; Everyone is cordially invited Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 3-May Fete (Lodge 29 Adult Meeting every 2nd Sunday, 4 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 5 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, Apr. 8-Monthly Meeting, 7:30 p.m., Citizens National Bank *5*

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, Apr. 4-Texas Sugar Saturday, Apr. 11-Cherokee Rose Sunday, Apr. 12-Youth Club Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Adult Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 18-Night Fall Saturday, Apr. 25-Laredo *5* LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (All meetings will be held at the lodge on the last Sunday of each month at 2:00 p.m.)

5** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Tuesday, Apr. 14-Run-Off Election (Hillje Community) Monday, Apr. 20-Regular Monthly Meeting after social games Saturday, May 2-Louise Independent School Board Election Monday, May 18-Regular Monthly Meeting after Social Games Saturday, May 30-Elkins Wedding (Games every Monday night, 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0) *5* LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Friday, Apr. 3-"42" Playoffs for State Tournament, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 4-Ted Motl's 25th Anniversary; Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Sunday, Apr. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Apr. 8-Audit Books, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 11-Johnny Krueger's 50th Anniversary; The Texans (C/W) Friday, Apr. 17-Family Night Games/Food Saturday, Apr. 18-NO DANCE; Happy Easter Monday, Apr. 20-Board Meeting Saturday, Apr. 25-Pechal-Machicek Wedding; Vrazel Polka Band All Saturday dance, 8-12; for information contact Louis J. Kohutek, (817) 983-2261; Hall, (817) 985-2548) *5* LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Tuesday, Apr. 7-Commodity Foods Distribution Friday, Apr. 17-Social Games (Every third Friday of the month is Game Night) *5* LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Monday, June 22-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, June 5-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also honoring 50-year members *5* LODGE NO. 66, WACO Friday, Apr. 3-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Apr. 4-Sons of the Desert Saturday, Apr. 11-Texas Sugar Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; Youth Club Meeting, 2 p.m. (Date changed due to Easter Weekend) Monday, Apr. 13-Social Night, 7 p.m. (Members bring snacks) Saturday, Apr. 18-Cherokee Rose Saturday, Apr. 25-Private Wedding Sunday, Apr. 26-Hosting District III Spring Meeting *5* LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Sunday, Apr. 26-Hosting District IV Annual Meeting at Housing Authority Bldg., Seymour; a noon meal will be served, please respond number of members from lodges who plan to attend the event *5* LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Saturday, Apr. 4-Dance; music by Danny Vondra (C/W) Saturday, May 16-Dance; music by Jeff Boyd and Colt "45" Band (Lodge business meetings held 1st Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m.; Game nights every Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Permit #1-751052324-8; Kitchen will be open) *** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall Location: 5502 Kostoryz Rd., Corpus Christi; 512-852-9042; Public Invited) (SPJST Lodge meeting held at 2 p.m. on third Sunday of each month, unless notified otherwise) *5* LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, Apr. 4-SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 25-King of Swing Dance, 812

Monday, Apr. 27-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, May 2-SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 3-Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 9-Rohlack-Pajestka Wedding Reception Sunday, May 17-Annual Lodge #80 Picnic Friday, May 22-High School Graduation Saturday, May 23-King of Swing Dance, 812 Monday, May 25-American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

(Game Night every Thursday, 7 p.m. #SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-3-00061-9887-0) *** LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Sunday, Apr. 12-Fried/Baked Chicken Dinner, 12 Noon (Members bring vegetable/dessert dish); Business Meeting, 1 p.m. *5* LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, Apr. 4-Dance; music by Vrazel's Polka Band Thursday, Apr. 9-Bake Sale and Garage Sale at Lodge 84; call 352-5295, 826-3557, 3524397 or 223-1801 Friday, Apr. 10-Bake Sale and Garage Sale at Lodge 84 Saturday, Apr. 18-Easter Weekend (NonMember Rental) Monday, Apr. 20-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 25-Member Rental Saturday, May 2-Non-Member Rental Saturday, May 9-Non-Member Rental Saturday, May 16-DANCE ALPEN MUZI KANTEN Monday, May 18-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 Saturday, May 23-Non-Member Rental Sunday, May 24-Benefit Dance and Dinner, 3 p.m.; Social following (Members, please bring finger food) Saturday, May 30-Non-Member Rental *5* LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, Apr. 4-Gus Lindemann (B/R-Var.) Monday, Apr. 6-Czech Class, 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 11-BATTLE DANCE; Donnie Vavra vs. Bobby Jones (Polka/Variety) Friday, Apr. 17-Buddy Kirk, Big Band Sound; DRESS CODE Saturday, Apr. 18-Texas Dutchmen (Polkatime) Saturday, Apr. 25-Jack Melick "The Piano Man" - Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Friday, May 1-Texas Brew (C/W) Saturday, May 2-Manny Green, Big Band Music; DRESS CODE Saturday, May 9-Donnie Wavra, (Polka/Variety) Saturday, May 16-Knights of Dixie (Ballroom/Variety) Saturday, May 23-BATTLE DANCE (Polkatime w/Bobby Jones, and Eddie Ray and The Polka Dots Sunday, May 24-"Tea Dance," Big Band; music by John Sullivan, 4-8; DRESS CODE Saturday, May 30-Gus Lindemann (Ballroom/Variety) (Kitchen open for Saturday Night Dances; every Thursday Games -- 7:15 p.m. - Early Bird Special; 7:45 p.m. Regular Games; License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001) *•* LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, Apr. 26-FREE DANCE sponsored

by SPJST Lodge 92; music by Cen-Tex Polka Band of Fort Worth, 3-7 Saturday, May 2-Dance sponsored by North Texas Polonia Club; music by Country Boys of Ennis, 8:30-12:30 Saturday, May 16-Dance sponsored by SPJST Lodge 92; music by Mikula Band of Ennis, 8:30-12:30.

(Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361; Lodge Meetings second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.; or otherwise specified-Ladies' Circle meets every second Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, Apr. 12-Easter Party- Egg Hunt, 2 p.m.; Meeting and Evening Meal afterwards; also honoring 50-year pin recipients *5* LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd St., Dallas.) *** LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Sunday, Apr. 19-No Lodge Meeting due to Easter Weekend; next Meeting in May *5* LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Saturday, May 2-Polka Festival Saturday, May 3-Polka Festival *5* LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

(Hall rentals for wedding or party; call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. *5*

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, Apr. 12-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, Apr. 19-Easter Picnic (Details later) *5* LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, Apr. 5-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 1800 Peyton Gin Rd. *** LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON Sunday, June 14-Lodge Meeting, 11:45 a.m. at Juliano's Restaurant - Jourdanton; also a complimentary meal will be served *5* LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, Apr. 4-Due West (formerly Texas Borderline) (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 11-Hayslip Brothers (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 18-Heart of Texas (C/W) Saturday, Apr. 25-Little Bit of Texas (C/W) *5* LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, Apr. 4-Full House Wednesday, Apr. 8-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.; also bring "finger food" for social Saturday, Apr. 11-Back Roads Saturday, Apr. 18-Fire Creek Saturday, Apr. 25-Texas Tradition Saturday, May 2-Debonaires Saturday, May 9-Full House Saturday, May 16-Fire Creek Saturday, May 23-Jed Durbin Saturday, May 30-Back Roads (Lodge meeting second Wednesday of each month 7:30 p.m.; Game Night on Tuesday, 7 p.m.; Lic. #74-204-22390) *5* LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, Apr. 4-Jimmy Smith Tuesday, Apr. 7-Trustees' Meeting, 6:30 p.m.; Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Apr. 11-Green River Saturday, Apr. 18-Easter -- NO DANCE Saturday, Apr. 25-Treadin' Water *5* LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON Saturday, Apr. 4-Buddie Hrabal and Memory Lane (C/W) (All dances, 8:30-12:30 at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington; 817/465-8538; or 817/274-3837, or 214/263-5915) *5* LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Sunday, Apr. 5-Hosting District VII Spring Meeting at the Bavarian Village *5* LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Sunday, Apr. 19-Hosting District I Spring Meeting (Lodge meeting on 2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m.; Social Games, 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; Kitchen/Bar Open; License Permit #1-7420733095-41002) *** LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, Apr. 3-People's Choice Saturday, Apr. 4-Texas Fever Friday, Apr. 10-Lonesome Dove Saturday, Apr. 11-(To be announced) Friday, Apr. 17-Texas Fever Saturday, Apr. 18-People's Choice Friday, Apr. 24-TBA Saturday, Apr. 25-Lonesome Dove (Friday Night Dances, 8-12 p.m.; Saturday Night Dances, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.)

(Private Party room available; call 2558157) *5* LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m.; Lodge monthly meetings on 1st Monday, 7:30 p.m.) *5* LODGE NO. 200,EDDY Sunday, Apr. 5-Charter Presentation Ceremony, 4 p.m. at Eddy High School Cafeteria; also B-B-Q with all the trimmings to be served; Everyone is cordially invited to attend the celebration of the newest Lodge being chartered into the SPJST Society ***

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 8 1/4% for 1 to 7 years 8 1/2% for 8 to 15 years 8 3/4% for 16 to 20 years

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

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