Vestnik 1993 04 21

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

"Joining Hands To Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"

Official Organ Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897 BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to VOLUME 81 NUMBER 16

SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 April 21, 1993 ISSN-07458800

SPJST congratulates March Top Producers

Traditional Czech Recipes

Daddy, daddy, go round, go round!

The key to a successful -program is cooperation and teamwork The SPJST sales representatives wrote 111 applications for insurance during the month of March. District Five, with 27 applications and more than $1 million in issued business was the top-producing district.

As details of the Lodge Incentive Program are being disseminated to all lodges, there seems to he an excitement developing that will get our entire membership involved in helping our Society grow.

The key to this program being successful is cooperation ':..arnwork. If we all pull together and face the challenges of the future collectively, we will all be accomplishing the impossible for SPJST. A rule of success, when accepting a challenge, is to start by doing what is neces-

sary, do what is possible, and suddenly, you're doing the impossible.

This is our Society and how it prospers is directly proportionate to the efforts that we all put forth to maintain its growth pattern. With the new lodge incentive program in place, every members of SPJST has a vested interest in helping our Society grow.

The present fraternal and financial programs that are available through SPJST make us a very valuable asset to our famithat ly rn ern lie r have friends who are not members of SPJST, that you will tell them about us.

Fraternally, Bernard M. Gebala, FIC Supreme Lodge Vice President

"This is our Society and how it prospers is directly proportionate to the efforts that we all put forth."

DISTRICT I EARNED PREMIUM Donnie Victorick Lodge 9, Snook

DISTRICT III APPLICATIONS Albert Kubala Lodge 92, Fort Worth

DISTRICT VI EARNED PREMIUM AND APPLICATIONS Annimae Merta Lodge 30, Taiton

DISTRICT II EARNED PREMIUM Albin Machu Lodge 29, Taylor

DISTRICT IV EARNED PREMIUM AND APPLICATIONS Martha Broz Lodge 160, San Angelo

DISTRICT VII EARNED PREMIUM AND APPLICATIONS Jerry Elzner Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

DISTRICT II APPLICATIONS Frank Pajestka, Jr. Lodge 80, • Holland

DISTRICT V EARNED PREMIUM Vincent Hegwood Lodge 88, Houston

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DISTRICT III EARNED PREMIUM Stanley Vrla Lodge 130, Dallas

DISTRICT V APPLICATIONS Sidon Tumis Lodge 142, Houston

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PHOTOGRAPH UNAVAILABLE DISTRICT I APPLICATIONS Ruby Paulson Lodge 188, Centerville

Most everyone in the SPJST knows the meaning of good times. It's friends, family, music, dancing and food. And where you find food, you're bound to find kolaches. Sweet yeast dough baked to a rich and golden pastry and topped with heaping spoonfuls of sweetened poppyseed, pureed prunes, creamy cottage cheese, glazed apricots or cherry pie filling.

If you're a Czech or active in SPJST social circles—the kolache follows you around from the time you're born until you meet your maker. Babies get them to teethe on and platefuls are baked by mothers and grandmothers to load the tables at christenings, confirmations, graduations and weddings. Grandpa dunks his kolache in a cup of coffee to make the chewing easier and at his wake, mourners comfort their grief with the tasty morsel.

Certainly, we all know what kolaches are, but where did they come from?

According to Vladimir Kucera in his book Czech Folklore, the origin of the kolache goes something like this: Maminka (mother) was busy in the kitchen with the weekly task of baking the family's bread. To keep her little daughter, Lib ge, amused, she broke of a few pieces of dough and gave them to her to play with. The little cook then promptly proceeded to knead her dough into flat cakes. Looking for some added flavor, she selected several plums from a bowl on the table and plopped the fruit in the center of the circle of dough.

Libu'g e's cakes went into the oven alongside maminka's loaves of bread.

Tatinek (daddy), coming in from a hard day in the fields, spied Libuse's pastry cooling on the kitchen table. He selected a tantalizing tart and popped it into his mouth. When the hot juice spurted from the plum center, tatinek hopped from one foot to the other making amad circle around the table. Little Libuse clapped her hands in glee and shouted, "Tatinek do kola, do kola, do kola. Tatinek je do ko0!" (Daddy, daddy, go round, go round!) Long after the pain was forgotten, the flavor was remembered and friends and neighbors learned of the new tasty pastry.

And that's the way the story goes. But it doesn't stop there. We're still looking for Libu'siv's recipe—or a better one, if you have one—for kolaches, or other old-fashioned Czech pastries, breads, vegetable and meat dishes. We'll be sharing them, as space permits, in a new Vestnik column devoted to the preservation of traditional Czech cooking and baking. Send your oldfashioned recipe, along with any important background information and a small photo of yourself (if available), to the Vestnik c/o the SPJST Home Office.—The Editor

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, April 21, 1993

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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Something to Think About ...

Committees Report on Meetings

When you go out into the world, Both the Finance Committee and Pubwatch out for traffic, hold hands lication Committee met in the the Home and stick together.

Office on April 3. The minutes of their -Robert Fulghum meetings are included on page five of this A few years ago, a book by a little issue. Thanks to Sister Rita Vanek, secreknown fellow from Seattle, Washington tary of the Finance Committee and Brothrocketed to the top of the national best- er Melvin Skrabanek, secretary of the seller lists. The book, - All I Really Need Publication Committee for their prompt to Know I Learned in Kindergarten," by delivery of these minutes.

Robert Fulghum is a collection of person- Both of their reports should be read careal observations that retlect the author's fully as they contain important recomvision of the wonder of everyday life. mendations affecting the Society's manLike the book jacket says, reading the agement and newspaper. book "will leave you wiser, gentler and *** feeling good." Many of the simple truths Publication Committee Actions found in this book can be applied to our Vestnik readers and reporters are own work for the Society. In the follow- encouraged to take note of the new Publiing passage, for example, the author cation Committee guidelines regarding explains how those things that we imagine the submission of copy and photos to the can sometimes Vestnik. In an effort become very real. to produce a more "In a sense we accurate and inviting make up all our relanewspaper, the Pubtives . .. especially if lication Committee they are dead or disvoted to support the tant. We take what editor's request that we know, which isn't all news and phoever the whole story, tographs be in the and we add it to what Home Office, seven we wish and need, days prior to the and stitch it together Wednesday publicainto some kind of tion date. Previousfamily quilt to wrap ly, the cut off date up in . . . for receiving news We even make and photographs for ourselves up, fusing the following week's what we are with issue was six days what we wish into what we must become. prior to the Wednesday publication date.

Thinking about the grandfather I wish I As editor and typesetter, I want to had prepares me for the grandfather I thank the Publication Board for their supwish to be . port of this recommendation and for your Sometime, not too far from now, a child cooperation. One day may not seem like will call out `Grandfather;' and I will much, but I can assure you, it will make a know what to do." big difference on the front-end composiThe passage brings to mind a recent tion of your Vestnik. conversation that I had with a group of Regarding the content of the publicalongtime friends. All were SPJST mem- tion, two of the Publication Committee's bers; however, none of them were active recommendations, I believe, will require in their lodges. Why? They simply an action by the Supreme Lodge. couldn't see themselves getting involved.

First, the committee voted that the If that sounds a little like you, consider SPJST update its mailing list by sending taking Fulghum's approach and imagine subscription cards for the Vestnik to all what kind of lodge you would enjoy members. In addition, the subscription belonging to. Just thinking and talking card would be accompanied by a brief about the kind of lodge you wish you had readership survey aimed at gauging the helps prepare you for the kind of lodge Vestnik's effectiveness and making the member you wish to become ... You real- newspaper more responsive to the needs ly do have the power to breathe life into of its readers. your visions and make them real.

The second recommendation, which I Even if you're an active lodge member, also find exciting, was the Publication the same applies to you: Are you satisfied Committee's request that I explore the with your lodge and its program and direc- possibility of subscribing to a Czech and tion? If so, that's wonderful. If not, take a or Slovak news service. The intent would few minutes to think about and write down be to provide the readers of our Czech what you would like to see your lodge section with more news and information become ... Then, when your lodge Presi- about the events transpiring in the new dent asks for any items of "new business" Czech and Slovak republics. All too at your next meeting, you'll be ready ... often I am reminded that our Czech readI believe that imagination is stronger ers are in the minority. That may be so; than knowledge. however, as long as we continue to pubThat myth is more potent than history. lish a Czech section, we need to do it That dreams are more powerful right and provide our readers with news than facts. and information that is essentially That hope always triumphs over unavailable from any other source. experience.

For a complete summary of PublicaThat laughter is the only cure for grief tion Committee actions regarding adverAnd I believe that love is stronger tising, new departments and other issues, than death. please refer to the minutes on page five.

-Robert Fulghum -SPJST-

"Take a few minutes to think about and write down what you would like to see your lodge become.

Wednesday, April 21, 1993—VESTME/

Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates

From the Vice President's Office The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report As Of 3/31/93

Top Sales Representatives Based On: AMOUNT OF NUMBER OF EARNED PREMIUM APPLICATIONS Ruby Paulson Frank Pajestka, Jr. Albert Kubala Martha Broz Sidon Tumis Annimae Merta Jerry Elzner Home Office

Donnie Victorick Albin Machu Stanley Vrla Martha Broz Vincent Hegwood Annimae Merta Jerry Elzner Home Office

DISTRICT 1 DISTRICT 2 DISTRICT 3 DISTRICT 4 DISTRICT 5 DISTRICT 6 DISTRICT 7 DISTRICT 9

April 23-25 Eight-Band Polka Festival and Video Taping, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

District Three Spring Meeting, Lodge 84, Dallas.

April 25 Tarok Tournament, Lodge 49, Rowena.

May 15 District Seven Spring Meeting, San Antonio.

May 16 Fifth Annual Polka Festival, sponsored by Lodge 97, Placedo May 16 and Lodge. 143, Inez; Inez Community Center, Inez.

1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, LaGrange.

June 4-6 District Five Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 88, Houston.

June 27 District Four Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 160, Wall.

July 10 District Two Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 29, Taylor.

July 11 District Seven Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 185, New Braunfels.

July 18 District Three Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 66, Waco.

July 27 District One Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 13, Dime Box. August 1 District Six Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

August 1 State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

Aug. 14-15

—SPJST-

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

DIST.

INS. WRITTEN

APPS.

Who Stopped By .

INS. ISSUED $205,000.00 $363,500.00 $337,700.00 $250,000.00 $1,060,000.00 $352,500.00 $60,000.00 $0.00 $2,628,700.00

$290,000.00 $546,500.00 $485,500.00 $350,000.00 $633,000.00 $232,500.00 $40,000.00 $155,000.00 $2,732,500.00

9 26 20 8 27 11 7 3 132

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

Look

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED *

DIST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

APPS.

INS. WRITTEN

41 76 64 18 79 35 19 6 338

$657,000.00 $1,863,970.00 $1,048,650.00 $795,000.00 $2,580,000.00 $725,500.00 $372,000.00 $275,000.00 $8,317,120.00

INS. ISSUED $524,500.00 $1,209,970.00 $788,150.00 $505,000.00 $2,050,000.00 $415,500.00 $359,500.00 $100,000.00 $5,952,620.00

Fraternally,

Brother Ben and Sister Regina Zabcik stopped by the Home Office on March 25 to visit with some of their many old and new friends, including Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, pictured here. As you may know, Brother Zabcik served as Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary from 1961 until 1977. The Zabciks, who live on their farm near Zabcikville, a few miles east of Temple, had cause for celebration on this day as they were celebrating their 53rd wedding anniversary.

SPJST SPRING GRADUATES* *and parents and grandparents ATTENTION

of SPJST Spring graduates!

Whether it's your high school commencement or college graduation, it's quite an accomplishment.

Share your achievement with other members of the Society in a future issue(s) of the Vestnik.

To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch, and send it, along with a small photograph, by May 1 to:

Bernard M. Gebala Vice President —SPJST-

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

6.25% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

5.80% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 4-1-93 through 5-31-93

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 71/4% for 1 to 7 years 7 1/2% for 8 to 15 years 7 3/4% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 91/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

VESTNIK—SPRING GRADUATES P.O. BOX 100 • TEMPLE, TEXAS 76502 Congratulations and thank you for your participation!!

Name Graduating from (Name of High School or College)

City

Lodge No. and Name

Major (If Applicable) Future Plans Parents Grandparents

—Graduates must be SPJST members-

4/VESTNIK-Wednesday, April 21, 1993

District News and Updates District Spring Meeting Schedule DISTRICT THREE

April 25, 1993-Lodge 84, Dallas 8625 Floyd Street, Dallas DISTRICT SEVEN

May 16, 1993-Lodge 133, San Antonio 1314 Fair Avenue, San Antonio

Agenda for District Three Spring Meeting Sunday, April 25, 1993 Lodge 84, Dallas 10-11 a.m.

11 a.m.

Registration for meeting Needlework and horseshoe contests Complimentary snacks and coffee Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Pledge

Br. Ky Cleveland

Lodge 84 President Betty Olson Br. Gordon Hubenak, District Three First Vice President Sis. Carol Sanders, Reading of Departed Members District Three Second Vice President Sis. Bessie Petr, District Three Youth Memorial Service District Three Youth Counselor Approval of fall meeting minutes Sis. Martha Durham Treasurer's Report Appoint Auditing Committee Appoint Nominating Committee Br. Leonard Mikeska Supreme Lodge Report Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer District Three Director's Report Br. Sid Pokladnik Recognition of Fraternalist of the Year and 50- and 75-year members and 96-year-old members Br. George Pauling Rest Home Directors Report Br. Gordon Hubenak FAC Report Br. Brian Vanicek Editor's Report

Welcome Response

Fried chicken, cream potatoes and gravy, green beans, tossed salad, rolls or bread, tea or coffee and dessert $4 for adults or two cans of food and $1 $2 for kids or two cans of food

12 Noon

Break for Lunch

1 p.m.

Short Program by Lodge 84 Youth Club Roll call Dismissal of youth for meeting Recognition of visitors Committee Reports By-Laws Finance Insurance Publication Report on Attendance Youth Counselors Report

15 minutes Secretary Sharon Tierce Carol Sanders Br. Johnnie Krizan Br. Al Kercho Br. Ben Jarma Sis. Bessie Petr Sis. Sharon Tierce Sis. Bessie Petr

Old Business District Three Fraternal Fest New Business Audit Committee Report Announcement of Needlework Contest Winners Nominating Committee Report Election of Officers Site Selection of Fall Meeting with Youth Christmas Tree Ornament contest and Kolache/Strudel/Buchta Contest.

Adjournment Horseshoe Contest

Gordon Hubenak

Please attend this important District III meeting.

Sharon Tierce District Three Secretary -SPJST-

Report on District Two Spring Meeting Dear District II Members, The Spring Meeting was called to order on Sunday, March 28 by District President Ronnie Rieger at Lodge No. 80, Holland. Members were led in the Pledge of Allegiance by the District Two flag bearers. Resa Pajestka then sang the Star-Spangled Banner.

Second Vice President Ruth Hanusch conducted a memorial for deceased members of the district.

Lodge 80 President Harold Rohde welcomed everybody to the meeting and thanked them for coming.

President Rieger then introduced Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and his wife, Dorothy and Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek.

The minutes of the fall meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was also delivered.

District Secretary Arleen Mayeux acknowledged those members of the district who will be achieving membership landmarks during 1993. She called the names of all 96-year old members, 75year members and 50-year members.

50-year members in attendance were Lad Zatopek of Lodge 87, Temple and Adeline Kohutek of Lodge 47, Seaton.

The district fraternalists were then recognized by District First Vice President Dale Kessel. District Two Director Willie Kohutek followed, giving his report and recognizing the district's top sales representatives.

During his presentation, Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska discussed the new Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program. He also presented commentary on the recent statewide Local Lodge Workshop held at Lodge 177, Academy. He concluded with a check presentation to District Treasurer Dorothy Pechal for the district fund.

Brother Dan Balusek then gave his report on the rest homes and the recent round of improvements that had been implemented.

Lodges represented at the meeting were as follows: Representatives Lodge/No 1 Buckholts, No. 15 5 Elgin, No. 18 13 Cyclone, No. 24 21 Taylor, No. 29 21 Seaton, No. 47 26 Holland, No. 80 2 Temple, No. 87 14 Academy, No. 177 Round Rock, No .187 21 2 Bruceville-Eddy, No. 200 126 Total in Attendance There were no representatives from the following lodges: No. 20, Granger; No. 48, Byersville; No. 74, Lovelady; No. 89, Rosebud; No. 155, Austin; and No. 174, Rockdale.

Prior to the mid-meeting break, members were treated to a lovely poem entitled, "Hugs," delivered by Lacy Cervenka of Lodge 29, Taylor. Thank you, Lacy.

Also, just before break, Frank Pajestka, Jr. of Lodge 80 asked everyone to look under his or her chair for "lucky envelopes" which entitled holders to some great door prizes provided by Lodge 80, Holland.

After the meeting reconvened following the break, members of the various youth clubs and the adult district officers presented a skit called "The Twelve Days of School." You should have been there ...

Patsy Koslovsky gave the youth report and reminded everyone of the upcoming districtwide youth events.

The next item of business was to determine sites for the fall and spring meetings. Members voted to hold the fall meeting on Sunday, September 19 at Lodge 29, Taylor. The 1994 Spring Meeting will be held at Lodge 47, Seaton.

This being the Spring Meeting, the next item on the agenda was the election of officers. The outcome is as follows:

President Arleen Mayeux, Lodge 24, Cyclone

First Vice President Dale Kessel, Lodge 18, Elgin

Second Vice President Ruth Hanusch, Lodge 47, Seaton

Secretary Sharon Holeman, Lodge 187, Round Rock

Treasurer Kathy Fritz, Lodge 177, Academy

District Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky, Lodge 47, Seaton

First Asst. DYC Donna Vanecek, Lodge 29, Taylor

Second Asst. DYC Pattie Rieger, Lodge 29, Taylor

Flag Bearers Fall Meeting: Kristen Bartek, Lodge 177, Academy and Kristin Rieger, Lodge 29, Taylor Spring Meeting: Jessica Lyons, Lodge 177, Academy and Lacy Cervenka, Lodge 29, Taylor A big thank you goes out to past officers Ronnie Rieger, Dorothy Pechal and Sherry McKinney. Each of you did an outstanding job as officers of District Two. You put your heart into your work.

Thanks, again.

Congratulations to all of the new officers. Hope the coming year brings success.

With regards to hosting a districtwide Fraternal Fest, President Rieger appointed a committee to look into options for the festival. They are Frank Klinkovsky, Sharon Holeman, Kathy Fritz, Albin Machu and Brian Vanicek. Please give the committee members any ideas that you may have concerning the Fraternal Fest.

Under other committee appointments, Frank Pajestka, Albin Machu and Lad Zatopek were appointed to the Audit Committee.

There were several door prize winners. They were as follows: Ginger Greger, Otto Rieger, Christi Fritz, Matt Hanusch, Evelyn Gustafson, Dean Brisbin, Geraldine Steger, Leonard Mikeska, Martha Klusacek, Sharon Holeman, Kristin Rieger, Allen Matthews, Dan Balusek, Jerry Cabla, Jason Cervenka, Brian Vanicek, Ronnie Rieger, Donna Vanecek, Helen Pajestka, Marvin Hemtze, and Dale Kessel. Congratulations to all of the winners and thanks to those who donated prizes from the district and from the Supreme Lodge.

A big thank you also goes out to Lodge 80, Holland for doing such a wonderful job of hosting the meeting.

Their members worked very hard to have the hall set up, coordinating the registration, and in preparing a wonderful meal. Thanks, also to all of the members of the district who brought salads and desserts.

I will close by saying that I hope each of you had a wonderful Easter holiday and hope to see you soon.

Fraternally, Arleen Mayeux, District II Secretary -SPJST-

Wednesday, April 21, 1993—VESTNiK/5

From the Finance Committee

From the Publication Committee

Minutes of the Finance Committee's April 3, 1993 Meeting

Minutes of the Publication Committee's April 3, 1993 Meeting

The Finance Committee met at the SPJST Home Office April 3, 1993 to study and review the salaries of the Supreme Lodge Officers, Directors and Editor.

Chairman Monte Foster welcomed three new members to the committee: Arleen Mayeux, District II; Al Kercho, District III; and Herman D. Weise, District IV. Other members present were Ernest Wentrcek, Vice Chairman, District I; Alvin Sefcik, District V, Rita Vanek, Secretary, District VI; and Monta Foster, Chairman, District VII. A lengthy meeting was held with Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas. Bro. Mikulas was questioned on the budget, the financial statement and the overall financial status of the Society. After the discussion with the Financial Secretary, the committee felt the officers of the Society were doing an excellent job and that an adjustment of salaries was in order.

The printing and mailing of the ballot to each delegate was discussed with Secretary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska and Attorney Sidney Kacir.

With much consideration and deliberation, the committee recommended a 2.5 percent increase for the Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors based on the cost of living, increased work load caused by annuities and loan refinancing, improved internal communications, the annual profitability of the Society and their overall performance under adverse

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The Editor's salary is not recommended for an increase at this time. The salary of the editor was adjusted from the 80 percent six month training period to 100 percent salary in January of 1993, as provided by the convention. The recommended salary for the Editor will be reviewed and adjusted accordingly at the committee meeting in 1994.

The ballots are to be mailed in an envelope addressed to the accounting firm. All ballots must be postmarked no later than April 16, 1993 to be counted.

At least one representative of the officers, directors and the finance committee will be present when the ballots are opened and votes are counted by the accounting firm. The representative of the Finance Committee will be Arleen Mayeux, District II. The meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. Chairman Monta Foster and Secretary Rita Vanek stayed to finish typing the ballots and the information to be mailed to the delegates. We wish to THANK the Supreme Lodge officers that were available for comments and help.

A BIG THANK YOU to Leonard for the time he spent putting the ballot and the cover sheet in order for us.

Fraternally, Rita Vanek Finance Committee Secretary —SPJST-

ATTENTION TAROK PLAYERS: Tarok Tournament, Saturday May 15, 1993 SPJST Lodge No. 49, Rowena For more information, contact Joe Havlak at (915) 442-2891 after 7 p.m. or Fred Havlak at (915) 378-2025 during the day.

Newly-Elected District Two President Says Thanks Dear Members of District Two, I would like to take this time to extend by gratitude to each of you for electing me to serve as District President.

I truly appreciate your confidence and support.

As district president, I want to work with each and everyone to benefit District Two in every way possible. Should you have any suggestions, please feel free to wall me at home or at work any time.

My home telephone number and address is (817) 986-2952; Route Five, Box 11, Quail Hollow Road, Temple Texas 76501.

My work telephone number is (817) 771-7603.

Once again, thank you for your support.

Fraternally, Arleen Mayeux, District Two President —SPJST-

the new Lodge Incentive and Recognition Program to work for your home lodge.

For more information or assistance in implementing the program, please contact your district director or one of your Supreme Lodge officers.

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Chairperson Angeline Kristinek called the meeting to order at 10 a.m. with all members present.

Chairperson Kristinek then asked each of the members present to introduce themselves. They were as follows: Melvin H. Skrabanek, District I; Laverne Cabla, District II; Bessie Petr, District III; Angeline Kristinek, District IV; Lorenda Baldwin, District V; Helen Kelner, District VI; and Betty Judea, District VII. Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala attended the first part of the meeting and stated that our new editor, Brian Vanicek is cooperative and doing an excellent job. He called Editor Vanicek very receptive and a good team player.

The secretary then read the minutes of the previous Publication Committee meeting. The minutes were approved as read.

The first item up for discussion was the Vestnik's $1,000.00 limit on income generated from non-related advertising.

Due to the fact that the Supreme Lodge is required to file IRS 990 and 990T (non-related income) forms, it has been determined that the $1,000 limit is no longer applicable.

Helen Kelner moved, seconded by Bessie Petr and Lorenda Baldwin, that we double the cost of advertising in the Vestnik for outside advertisers (all ads that do not promote SPJST lodge events). The motion also carried a rider that the largest advertising block that will be accepted will be a one-third page ad; likewise, there will be no more than one full page of advertising in any one issue of the Vestnik. These new rules regulating advertising in the Vestnik go into effect July 1, 1993. Motion passed 7 to 0.

In other new business, Editor Vanicek asked Publication Committee members if there were any concerns regarding the length of some of the In Memoriam postings. In that there were no big concerns, Editor Vanicek recommended to .continue publishing the resolutions in their entirety as space is available.

Angeline Kristinek reported that she had received some suggestions about printing photographs of top sales representatives on page three, rather than on the cover. After considerable discussion, Helen Kelner moved, seconded by Bessie Petr, that we keep the top sales representatives photos on page one since sales are essential to the growth of the SPJST. Six members voted for and one member abstained. The motion passed.

Committee members also discussed the possibility of printing old-fashioned recipes in the Vestnik. Lorenda Baldwin moved, seconded by Helen Kelner, that the editor publish one old-time recipe per issue, space permitting. The motion passed 7 to 0.

In regards to a reader inquiry for changing the Vestnik masthead, Bessie Petr moved, seconded by Laverne Cabla,

that we keep the masthead as it is. The motion passed 7-0.

Because the editor is now responsible for typesetting all material in the Vestnik, Helen Kelner made a motion, seconded

by Bessie Petr that articles to be printed in the Vestnik are to be in the editor's hand one week prior to the Wednesday publication date. The motion passed 7 to 0.

In a discussion pertaining to the printing of political ads from politicians, Bessie Petr moved, seconded by Lorenda Baldwin, that ads from politicians who are SPJST members will be accepted only if the politician is a member of SPJST for at least a year prior to publication date of advertisement. The ads will be billed at the same rate as that of outside advertising.

The motion passed 7-0.

Editor Vanicek reported that there were now 9,440 Vestniks printed each week. He also recommended that a subscription card be sent to all SPJST members soon to see if they are interested in continuing to receive the Vestnik. Likewise, the subscription card would include a short reader survey aimed at improving the Vestnik through the input of the readership. Helen Kelner moved, seconded by Bessie Petr, that the subscription and survey card be mailed to each member and asked to return to editor. Motion passed 7 to O. Editor Vanicek also noted that by preparing the Vestnik in "camera-ready" form, the SPJST will realize a savings of approximately $11,000 annually. He also reported on various developments, including the addition of a new column on "insurance talk" from Vice President Bernie Gebala. He also discussed the development of a long-term feature writing project, profiling some of the individuals who built the SPJST. The Society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1997.

With regards to the Czech section, Editor Vanicek presented ideas about incorporating more news stories reflecting life in the new Czech and Slovak republics. He recommended channeling a portion of the previously mentioned savings back into the publication and suggested subscribing to one or more Czech or Slovak news services. Lorenda Baldwin moved, seconded by Helen Kelner, that the committee enable the editor pursue the cost of subscribing to such news services. The motion passed 7-0.

The committee completed its business session with a discussion of the Editor's Guidelines with Editor Vanicek. (The "Editor's Guidelines" will be shared with readers at a later date, as space permits.)

There was no further business, so the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Fraternally, Melvin Skrabanek Publication Committee Secretary —SPJST-

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6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 1993

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on April Meeting Our April 2, 1993 meeting was called to order by President Johnnie Krizan. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Tammi Dobecka.

All minutes were read and approved.

We had 21 members and one visitor, Gary Scott, in attendance.

Celebrating birthdays in April were Kristy Lenart, Keith Hykel, George Straten,Jerelene Lenart, and Bobby Dobecka.

The $5 door prize was won by Salisa Jaynes. The progressive door prize was won by Doris Hutyra, who was not present. We also recognized one 50-year member, Emilie Vocheska, who was not in attendance.

We all enjoyed a delicious fried chicken dinner. Our thanks goes to Al Soucup, Ed Hrabal, Robert and Lydia Dobecka, Martha Monthie and Edward Hykel.

A picture of the first meeting place was presented by Joseph and Cindy Krizan. It was greatly appreciated.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Invites Everyone to Polka Festival April 23-25

Lodge

Dear. Members and Friends, If you're a polka dancer, a waltzer or just someone who likes good old-fashioned music, barbecue, Czech pastries and fun times, come out to Flag Hall for the big three-day Polka Festival and Video Taping April 23-25. And, most certainly, we want to extend that invitation to the members of all our sister lodges around the state. We'd love to have you out at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Admission will be $5 per day. For more information and directions, see the advertisement on page 14 of this issue of the Vestnik.

As you might imagine, the big topic of discussion at our regular meeting on April 12 was the upcoming Polka Fest.

Final preparations are being made and we have every reason to believe that all systems will be "go" when the doors open this Friday evening with music by Donnie Wavra and the Vrazel's.

As an added treat, we learned during our meeting that one of the Beseda dance groups from Lodge 47, Seaton had accepted our invitation to perform between bands on Saturday evening. It's not often that we have an opportunity to play hosts to our neighbors from Lodge 47. We look forward to hosting you!

Following a light covered-dish and sandwich supper, the April meeting was called to order by President Carol Chervenka at 7:15 p.m. All officers were present. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silent tribute was observed for deceased member Wayman Richter. Our sympathies are extended to Brother Richter's family and friends.

Following the distribution of all

standing committee reports, the minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with one minor correction.

The names of two new lodge members were announced and voted on. They are Rhonda Kelly and Ronald Vitek. Welcome to Lodge 24, Cyclone. We're glad to have you on board. Likewise, we're happy to welcome Sandra Patske, a transfer to Lodge 24, from Lodge 72, Cameron. Sandra's name was accidentally omitted in the write-up which listed recent transfers from Lodge 72.

Following standing committee reports, Board Secretary Barbara Macek delivered the Board Report, most of which related to preparations for the Polka Festival.

It was also reported that the electrical transformer outside the hall had recently been struck by lightening, causing a significant amount of damage to the building's electrical system. Since the incident, actions had already been taken to repair and rewire the damaged portion of the system.

Under new business, Reporter Brian Vanicek distributed tickets to members to sell for the Mothers' Day Barbecue on May 9. To our lodge brothers and sisters who did not attend the meeting, you may purchase tickets at the door or you can contact any of your Lodge 24 officers for advance ticket information.

Bernice Sebek moved that Lodge 24 host the annual 50-year and 75-year membership pin presentations in conjunction with the regular lodge meeting on July 12. The motion was seconded and approved by the membership.

President Carol Chervenka then reported on the recent non-alcoholic youth dances held at Lodge 24. Due to the growing popularity of the events, another dance was scheduled for Saturday, April 17th. The music at these dances is provided by a disc jockey and seems to be quite popular. The lodge is happy to be able to provkle a social outlet for the younger members of the community and looks forward to seeing even more young people at future events.

Although they are officially billed as youth dances, parents and other adults are always welcome!

Under other new business, considerable discussion was given to making final preparations for the upcoming Polka Festival on April 23-25.

Brother Jerry Zavodny was recognized during the meeting for having donated a sink faucet to Lodge 24. Such gifts are truly appreciated. They are always welcome and one less expense that the lodge has to be concerned with.

Also, it was announced during the meeting that Lodge Secretary Arleen Mayeux had been elected President of District Two at the recent District Two Spring Meeting held at Lodge 80, Holland. Again, Congratulations, Arleen, we're proud of you!

Celebrating birthdays during the month of April were: Tammy Baker, Laverne Cabla, Ashley Coots, David, Mark and Janet Macek, Angela Riggs, Terri Vanicek, Henry Vanicek, and Martha Zavodny. Happy Birthday to you all and may you have many, many more!

A cupcake door prize game was conducted by FAC and Vice President Louise Zavodny. Door prize winners were Barbara Macek and Joe Baker.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Polka Festival and at the next lodge meeting on May 10.

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Reporter —SPJST-

47, Seaton Honors 50-Year Pin Recipients Lodge

Dear Members, With 82 members in attendance, President Wallace Jez called the meeting to order with the presentation of flags.

Deceased member and friend, August B. Darilek was given a moment of silent prayer.

Visitors welcomed were Gertrude Kahlig, Freddie Schroeder, Elvern Frenzel, Vlasta Jez, Lois Reznicek, Willie Hegar and Angeline and Ernest Kristinek from Lodge 157, Lubbock..

Sister Martha Klusacek reported the following members as being ill: Eugene Kotrla, Robert Haisler, Johnnie Chupik, Johnnie Plsek, Anton Vitek, Joe Sefcik, Tony Orsag, Ella Kotrla and Eugene Dana. A speedy road to good health was wished for all.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek read the roll call and minutes. She announced the following new members: Barbara Bravenec, Jerry Don Bravenec, Michael L Parrish and Clifton Coufal.

Secretary of the Board Edwin Vasicek gave his report.

Officers' reports followed.

FAC Dorothy Pechal included in her report: • Details outlining the incentive program recently adopted by the Supreme Lodge. All lodges have nothing to lose, but EVERYTHING to gain by participating in this new program.

• Czech language instruction is still in the works.

• Family Night/Membership Drive will be April 16, beginning with a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m.

SFM Gene McBride, as well as sales representatives, will be on hand to answer any questions.

Missions and Goals Committee Chairperson Katherine Smith thanked the committee members who worked diligently to compile the Missions and Goals report. She also appreciated the members' participation in the questionnaire/survey. Sister Smith reiterated that the Missions and Goals Committee is another channel with which to take advantage of the right as a member to voice an opinion, comment or suggestion. The report, as a whole, was accepted.

Chairpersons' reports were given.

Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas was in attendance to present the 50-year pins. New members, in addition to longstanding ones, as in this case, are a big strength.

Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, also a member of Lodge 47, Seaton, addresses Lodge 47 members.

50-year pin recipients recognized at Lodge 47, Seaton's April meeting are, from left, front row: Mary Reznicek, Lillie Malcik, George Pavlica, Jr. and Ernest Pfeiffer.

Back row: Supreme Lodge Finnancial Secretary Jerry Mikulas (presented pins), Leroy Dana, Jimmy Coufal, Georgia Sodek (for Douglas Sodek), and Joe Kohut (for Rudolf Kohut).,

Lodge 47, Seaton Sales Representatives recognized during the April meeting are, from left, front: Dolores Skrabanek, Vallie Zavodny, Alice Banning, Emily Stuteville, Patsy Koslovsky and Dorothy Pechal. Back row: Frank Klinkovsky, Dan Balusek, Willie Kohutek, Robert Heese and Louis Kohutek.

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Honored were (*denotes attendance): Levie Adamek, *Jimmy John Coufal, Eugene Lee Dana, *Leroy Jerry Dana, Mary Jo Jez Franklin, Timothy Goldman, Rudolf Frank Kohut (Bro. Joe Kohut sat in for this brother, Rudolf), Janet Jean Mabry, *Lillie Mae Malcik, Leroy Charles Mikeska, Rose Marie Mikeska Young, *George A. Pavlica, Jr., *Ernest Pfeiffer, *Mary Reznicek, Douglas Wayne Sodek (sitting in for him was his mother, Sister Georgia Sodek), and Bennie Jean Mikeska.

Youth Leader Judy Pechal announced that 30 youth, five visitors and four adults were present. She also .reported on the following: • Taylor May Fete on May 2 • Camp T-Shirt forms • The youth should be working on their YAD entries.

President Jez presented Sister Pechal a check from the mother lodge. This gesture by the mother lodge is just one more show of support for the youth.

A reminder that there are plenty of picnic prize drawing tickets left; contact Ann and Gene Hejl for your purchase of three or four books.

While on the subject of the picnic, Sister Gladys Marek, on behalf of the Quilt Committee, proudly showed off the beautiful queen-size quilt offered as first prize for the prize drawing. (Follow-up details and photo are forthcoming.)

Happy Birthday wishes go out to Ruth Kohutek, Albina Mikeska, Frank Marek and Pamela Morris.

Celebrating anniversaries were Robert and Mary Vasicek, Gene and Ann Hejl, Willie and Adeline Kohutek and Alfred and Sharon Hejl.

Winning a variety of door prizes were: Leon Jezek, Martha Palla, Juanita Wychopen, Ed Mares, Adel Coufal, Joyce Pechal, Angeline Kristinek, B. Pebbles, Tom Gibson, Janelle Novosad, Lewis Kohutek, Henry Mares and Patsy Koslovsky.

To top off the day's events following adjournment, an inside Easter egg hunt was held due to the rainy weather. Lastly, everyone enjoyed a delicious afternoon meal.

The next meeting will be May 2, at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Katherine Smith —SPJST-

107, Floresville Reports on April Meeting

Lodge

The lodge met at the hall on April 4th.

The meeting was called to order by President Bayer. All members repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Visiting the lodge from Old Braunfels, Germany were Roland and Gabriella Melfeld and their son, Felix. They were guests in the home of Leysa Pavliska's parents. We enjoyed their visit and they enjoyed the spring flowers, sunshine and the children's Easter egg hunt.

Vice President Pruski was absent for roll call. The minutes were read and approved as read.

President Bayer read correspondence from President Leshikar relating to getting people more acquainted with SPJST policies and also about the April 12th meeting to be held in Floresville concerning traternal activities and other pertinent subjects.

FAC Trey Bielefeld reminded members that the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament will be held at Lodge 17, New Tabor on April 17.

On May 2nd, we will host a dinner honoring Agnes Hosek, who is 96 and has outlived her policy. We will also be honoring 75-year member Albina Svoboda and 50-year members Libbie Ann Kalinda and Barbara M. Lindley.

Billy Pavliska has volunteered to barbecue the chicken for the dinner provided that he has some help. I'm sure that our members will be more than willing to help. Also, each family is asked to bring a side dish and a dessert for this meal.

Any members and their family that is planning to attend must call the secretary at (210) 393-3387 before April 28th so that we will know how much chicken to prepare.

Let's all turn out to help these members celebrate their milestone achievement and showing them that we appreciate them.

The meal will be served about 12:30.

A short meeting and presentation of awards will be made during the meeting which will follow the meal.

Looking forward to seeing a nice crowd.

Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska Secretary and Reporter —SPJST-

154, Fort Worth Reports on Easter Picnic

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, We hope that you all had a wonderful Easter. No one here could complain bout the weather. It was beautiful. I missed the Easter Celebration but received a report that there was a large attendance and all were ready to come back again next year.

The Egg Hunt winners, in the onethrough six-year old category were: First Place—Michael Knuckell Second Place—Wade Clausner Third Place—Myka Suges Fourth Place—Haley Marshall Fifth Place—Tara Allen Sixth Place—Page Darrow In the seven- through 15-year old category, winners were: First Place—Ashley Rice Second Place—Stephanie Mason Third Place—Ky Clevland Fourth Place—Melanie Mason Fifth Place—Brandon Mason Sixth Place—Chris Peaton In the Men's Beer Hunt, winners were: First Place—Tal Wan Second Place—Emil Milan Third Place—Us Garrett The Egg Toss winners, winners in the three- through nine-year-old category were: First Place Mason Marshall and Frankie Brown In the 10 to 15-year-old category, winners were: First Place Chris Peaton and Sinaca Smith In the ladies category, winners were: First Place Kay Griffin and Lesli Milan In the men's category, winners were: First Place Rick Conaway and Richard Richardson In the couples category, winners were: First Place Kay Griffin and Les Garrett Second Place Carrie Ann and Stephen Whitley Third Place Lesli and Tal Milan

They also had softball games, horse shoes and other games. It was fun for all and everyone enjoyed the food.

Brother Bruce and Sister Vera Richards and their children Paul and Krystina—all members of Lodge 154— of Issaquah, Washington, came in for the picnic and were guests in the home of Brother Jerry and Sister Henrietta Milan.

They departed on the morning of April 12.

Brother Trey and Sister Amy Steinman returned home safely from their trip to Oahu, Hawaii where they performed with the Dorothy Shaw Bell Choir in 20 concerts in seven days. They both fell in love with the beauty of the island and go to do quite a bit of sight seeing.

A special thank you to Sister Maria Prill for her generous donation for the Easter Picnic.

An expression of thanks from Sister Frances (Skrasek) Blake for the memorial made in memory of her husband, Brother Robert J. Blake.

On May 8th, we will have a country and western dance with music by "Straight Ahead." They will be playing from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Then on Sunday, May 9th, we will have a "Mothers' Day Dinner" at 1 p.m. and a lodge meeting at 3 p.m. The lodge will furnish the meat entree. Members are to bring vegetables, salads or pastries of their choice.

We extend our get well wishes to Brother Albert Wruble, who was hospitalized for nine days. To all who are sick, get well soon.

So until—keep smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Rozkvet, No. 172, Pasadena to Meet April 28 Lodge

On March 24th, we had our covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. The lodge furnished the meat and the members provided the side dishes. There was plenty of good food to go around. Thanks to the members for providing the food. There were 62 members present.

At 7:30, Brother Alvin Sefcik called the meeting to order in the Czech and English language, then led the group in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by a moment of silent prayer for our deceased brothers and sisters. He then turned the meeting over to President Sister Tennie Walla.

President Walla called on Sister Lillie Mae Peter to read the roll call and the minutes of the previous meeting.. The minutes were read and approved.

President Walla then called on Vice President and FAC Brother Robert Mayfield's report. Brother Mayfield asked members to complete and turn in their 1992 fraternal activity reports so that he can total them and mail them to the Supreme Lodge.

Other committees then delivered their reports, all of which were good and approved by the members. Brother Joe Krenek, chairman of the Board of Trustees, reported that all of the air conditioners were checked and serviced and that he had to buy a new ice maker.

Sister Marie Stayton, District Five youth counselor, and her husband, A.J., were introduced by President Walla.

After all of our old and new business was completed, President Walla announced that our next meeting would be on April 28th at 7:30 p.m. Everyone

was encouraged to come back to ensure a good turnout.

There being no other business, there was a drawing for door prizes and the meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.

Please Note: The next work party will be on May 3rd at 8:30 a.m.

Fraternally, Alvin Sefcik Second Vice President, Reporter —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Report on April Meeting Dallas

Our April meeting was called to order

by President Bertha Podhrasky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Bertha welcomed 39 members and 11 male guests.

Rose Kopecek read a beautiful poem, titled "The Gift of Love."

Those who love—care, Those who care—help, Those who help—give Joy, Those who give Joy—give Love.

Esther Cunningham introduced our speaker, Jamie Bowles, who spoke on Alzheimers Disease. She gave us some information on Alzheimers and where to call and get help in caring for anyone with Alzheimers. We are also invited to a Care Fair on Alzheimers Disease on May 19, 1993 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2900 Live Oak in Dallas, Texas.

Correspondence was read by Evelyn Trojacek.

A "Thank You" card was received from Martha Kocian for her get well and birthday card.

Emil Petr thanked the krouzek for his get well card.

Evelyn Cechan thanked everyone for her get well cards.

Rose Kopecek thanked everyone for her birthday cards.

Liddie Pavelka of the Sunshine Committee sent a "Thinking of You" card to Ida Fehmer and will he sending Easter cards to the shut-ins.

Libbie Elsik of the Sunshine Committee sent a"Thinking of You" card to Anne Skrabanek.

We voted to stop sending birthday cards to members with the exception of our honorary members and shut-ins.

Millie Noska asked to be relieved of her duties of sending birthday cards.

Dorothy Reznik volunteered to take her place. She will send birthday cards to shut-ins and honorary members only.

Old Business For our money-making project, we voted to have a white elephant sale in August. Alice Roberts will take charge of this project.

We also voted to change our by-laws to read: Dues will be $5.00 annually.

Announcements The Czech Culture Society will meet on April 26, 1993 at SPJST Lodge No. 84.

The Dallas/Brno Sister Cities reports that they will have two guests: Dan Josef Bilder and Associate Dean Alexandra Sulcova from Masaryk University in the Czech Republic. They will be visiting the Dallas area between April 8 and 17, 1993 and will be signing a Student Exchange Agreement between Masaryk University and Baylor University Medical Center and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Texas.

8/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 1993

Lodge 187, Round Rock Hosts Semi-Annual Tip Party Lodge 187 recently held their semiannual Tip Party. The Tip Party is an appreciation party for all volunteers who have donated many countless hours working for the SPJST and also for the two Booster Clubs. Without these dedicated volunteers, the lodge would cease to exist.

The afternoon festivities were filled with good food, relaxation , games and fellowship.

The youth of the lodge provided entertainment by having a cake walk

and a prize drawing for donated items.

There were 13 teams competing in the horseshoe tournament. First place winners were Bill Holman and Wimpy Gainer. Second pace winners were Gary and Justin Klaus. Third place winners were Jason Ramm and Rick Cowan. Last place went to Joel Roman and Rick Roman.

Fraternally, Deborah Rohlack, Secretary —SPJST-

The Fraternal Council will meet April 12 at the Catholic Czech Club. Hostesses will be KIT and KJZT. Our hostesses decorated the officers table with a beautiful bouquet of irises.

They also had Easter egg candies on all of the tables.

Hostesses were Anne Zvolanek, Mary Sebestik, Helen Koubek, and Alice Roberts.

Esther Cunningham had an Easter egg basket and each member had to guess the number of eggs in the basket. Dorothy Reznik won the basket.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to April celebrants, namely Rose Kopecek, Helen Oates, Evelyn Salac, Mildred Voss, Josephine Kankrlik, Helen Koubek, Elaine Skrabanek, Mary Ann Skrabanek, Bobby Anne Bickle, Georgia Brozek, Marietta Jo Cechan, Carolyn Nemec, Rose Urban, Marie Kowal and Lydia Alholm.

Our next meeting will be May 6, 1993. See you then. Also, happy easter to all of you.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter

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Neal Boydston registered the guests as Joy Leschber and Norma Betak mixed they arrived. up some delicious drinks.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 Welcomes New Administrator Welcome to Sandy Jewel, new administrator and Barbara Svatek, new activity director for S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville.

Ruble Volek announced the winners of Red Oman, left, and Frank Rendon the door prizes. cook up a delicious meal—as usual.

Wimpy Gainer, left, and Bill Holman earned top honors in the horseshoe tournament.

Second place winners in the horseshoe tournament were the father and son duo of Justin, left, and Gary Klaus.

Resident Updates S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 welcomed three new residents in March. They are Evelyn Parker, Edna Mills and Alton Raesner.

We regret the death of Richardo Soza.

Richardo will be missed by our staff and by the other residents.

Jean Harris and Marcella Steffek were recently admitted to the Polly Ryan Hospital. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Welcome back are Mary Hybner and Callie Manross.

John Svatek was dismissed to Wharton Manor.

Gift Acknowledgments Bingo gifts were donated by the Knights of Columbus Council 7061 and Adela Wadephul. The cakes were donated by Martha Marx, Kyle Keedy, Trenton McGee and the Methodist Ladies Ruth Circle. The bananas were donated

by AARP Chapter 1772 and the kolaches were donated from the Peterson funeral.

All gifts were greatly appreciated.

March Activity Report Every Monday morning, Olie Eixman, Willie Mae Tielke, Ruby Lee Oberhoff and Alice Bergen came to have sing-a-long.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos or Linda Sober came to conduct Bible study. In the afternoon, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Gasch, Toni Kramer and Adela Wadephul came to help with bingo.

Every Thursday morning, Father James Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Rosie Kovar and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church came to have mass.

Every Thursday, afternoon, the Immanuel ladies, Presbyterian ladies, Catholic ladies, Damon ladies and the Methodist ladies came to have crafts.

Every Friday afternoon, Melva Hastings, Linda Sober, Freda Klawitter, Mildred Novak and Maria Anzaldera came to roll hair.

Every Sunday morning, Annie Stavinoha and Rosie Kovar came to have Rosary. The Knights of Columbus came to give communion.

On Wednesday afternoon, March 3, Rev. Avery with St. Paul's Presbyterian Church had services.

On Monday afternoon, March 15, Ed Pisklak provided music with the accordion.

On Tuesday evening, March 16, George Lolleey and Larry Ognoski provided music and singing.

On Wednesday afternoon, March 17, the residents had their St. Patrick's Day party. The residents enjoyed cake, ice cream, punch and coffee and listening to music on tape. Everyone enjoyed the afternoon.

On Thursday afternoon, March 18, Hurtye and Mary Goftinett with the Fort Bend Humane Society brought dogs for therapy.

On Monday afternoon, March 22, Martha Marx, Barbara Svatek and residents Louis Smith, Ed Southward, Lela Padgett, and Annie Trapp enjoyed a ride to Brazos Bend State Park.

On Wednesday afternoon, March 24, Rev. Foster with the Methodist Church had services.

On Friday, March 26, in the afternoon, the Birthday Party was held which included Louis Vacek entertaining on the piano and singing "Happy Birthday."

The A Flower and Gift Shop provided the corsages and boutineers. The Methodist Ladies Ruth Circle provided the cakes. Ida Gasch helped serve the cake, ice cream, punch and coffee to all.

"Happy Birthday" greetings for the month of March were extended to residents August Fishbeck, Annie Kramer, James Little, and Julia Novak. Staff members celebrating birthdays were Harvey Marx and Diane Rivers.

Last place winners (?) were Joel Busy volunteers collected money from Roman, left, and Rick Roman. the silent auction.

Many of those in attendance gathered around the items donated for the silent auction.

An "All-SPJST Family" that goes back five generations. Pictured from left, are Ardone T. Therault, Deborah Osborne, Mrs. J. T. Ecker, Michael W. Osborne, Natalie Osborne and Mrs. Andrew Faltisek. All are members of of Lodge 160, San Angelo.

Wednesday, April 21, 1993—VESTNiK/9

On Wednesday afternoon, March 31, Rev. Bell with the First Baptist Church had services.

The residents enjoyed all of the activities during the month of March.

Thanks to all denomination of churches and to the volunteers that do services in the home for the residents.

On Sunday March 28th, from 2 until 4 p.m., a retirement party was held for Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marx. More than 100 people attended. Laura Svatek presented a plaque to Harvey Marx on behalf of the directors. Laura also presented a package trip to I as Vegas given by the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 staff, consultants, residents and families and the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 staff in 'Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Marx also received some nice gifts. The craft group volunteers gave Harvey and Martha a gift certificate.

Refreshments were served, including a luncheon meat and cheese trays, several different salads, deviled eggs, stuffed celery, pickles, olives, chips, dips, punch and coffee.

The residents gave a decorated cake which was made to look like a fishing scene. Everyone enjoyed visiting and reported a nice time.

Mary Trevino, L.V.N. was also honored on Tuesday morning, March 30, with a retirement party. D.O.N. Cathy Seams presented Mary with a corsage, large plant and a card with money from the staff. Refreshments were served.

Barbara Svatek, S.A.D. —SPJST-

Lovers Klub of America Reports on Activities Polka

The Polka Lovers Klub of America (Po.L.K of A.) now has 1,000+ members in the state of Texas. We are also referred to as the "Red and Whites" and wherever we are, things come alive.

We are still dancing in. Rest Homes, at church functions and wherever our type of entertainment is enjoyed. Wilbert Koehn was our leader until 1993 and did a marvelous job, but because of his health, he has bowed out and we now have several dancing groups in different areas of the state. Bill and Frances Bollom are in charge of coordinating the groups and the requests from rest homes, church groups, etc. If anyone is would like the dancers to perform, they can contact Bill and Frances at (409) 885-6256.

New officers elected for 1993 at the annual meeting in Industry on January 10 are as follows: President—Willie Bohuslav Vice President —Frances Bollom Secretary—Mildred Hollas Treasurer—Edgar Crenek Membership Secretary—Jane Freis Three new directors were also elected.

They are: Victor Beran, Catherine Kaltwasser and Robert Trefrey (reelected).

King and Queen Bea and Katherine Rod Prince and Princess Glenn and Lorraine Howard If anyone would like to join our group, new members are always welcome, call or write Jane Freis at (713) 772-1137; 7003 Pella, Houston, Texas 77036). Please note: You don't have to dance in order to join. You can just come out and enjoy the music and camaraderie.

Frances and Bill Bollom —SPJST-

Heritage Society of Texas to Hold Spring Meet Czech

The Czech Heritage Society of Texas will hold its Spring State meeting on April 24, 1993 at the historic SPJST Lodge No. 1 in Fayetteville. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. Coffee and kolaches will be available.

From 10 to 11:30 a.m., the public is invited to view exhibits of family and local history and participate in a family history exchange. People are invited to bring cultural displays, books, family trees nd old photographs for the Czech exhibit.

Lunch will be available for a nominal fee, with entertainment provided by the Fayette Czech Youth Dancers and Adult Singers.

The business meeting will start at 12:30 p.m.

At 2:30, two local historians will present a program on the "History of Czechs in Fayette County, the Cradle of Czech Immigration." County Judge Ed. Janecka will give an overview of Czech settlements in western Fayette County. This includes the historic communities of Hostyn, Dubina, High Hill, Ammannsville and Praha. Director of the Fayetteville Museum Louis Polansky will discuss Czech settlement in the eastern part of the county. This includes the old communities of Fayetteville, Ross Prairie, Rek Hill and Ellinger. It also included Czech communities no longer in existence, such as Bordovice and Roznov.

Both Janecka and Polansky are members of the Fayette County Historical Committee and are well versed in local history and lore. They will cover outstanding achievements of some of the early Czech settlers and tell stories about their daily lives. This is a unique opportunity to hear Texas Czech and Fayette County history at its most interesting.

Respectfully Submitted, Robert Janak, President Czech Heritage Society of Texas —SPJST-

Valley Czech Heritage Society Reports on Activities

Concho

The Runnels, Concho, and Tom Green Counties Czech heritage Society of the Concho Valley held its first quarterly meeting on March 28th in the SPJST Hall in Rowena, Texas.

President Louis Kokes brought the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was followed by a moment of silence for our late President Robert Mikeska.

Secretary Nancy Day read the minutes of our last meeting. The minutes were accepted as read. In the absence of Treasurer Toni Schroeder, Pauline Shiller read her report. Twelve members paid their state and local dues at the December meeting for 1993.

Members at the March 28th meeting paying their dues were as follows: Emily Havlak, David F. Blazek, Lamar Kopecky, Stanley Broz, Martha Broz, Waldine Luedtke, Leona Dorotik, Georgia Piel, and Robert Janak. The membership thanks State President Janak for his support and interest in our chapter.

President Kokes has asked President Janak to come to our next meeting on June 27 at the SPJST Hall in Rowena.

We also invited other chapter members

to come and visit us.

Historian Lamar Kopecky collected newspaper articles from individuals to be included in our chapter records. He is to write a one page review for the state historical records.

Stanley Broz, Concho County director, announced that the SPJST Supreme Lodge is willing to co-sponsor a 15-hour short course in conversational Czech.

Those interested should contact him or Elizabeth Walther, Runnels County director.

The principal speaker was unable to come but a photographer from the San Angelo Standard-Times came to photograph the proceedings, old records, photographs and genealogies on display.

The election of a vice president was postponed in order to check the bylaws to see if one person can hold more than one office.

Director Walther moved that memori-

als be sent instead of flowers. Director Broz seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The State Executive Committee made a contribution to the Albert Blaha Memorial Fund in memory of Robert Mikeska, late president of the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society.

President Kokes reported on the "Czech House" at Fort Concho in San Angelo last December. He stated that SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky loaned several articles from the SPJST museum pertaining to early Czech families who settled in Texas. Much interest was shown in the exhibit. Many people wanted to buy crafts but there were none available.

The President adjourned the meeting.

A delicious "pot luck" meal was served.

Everyone enjoyed the fellowship.

Pauline Shiller, Reporter

—SPJST-

Fraternalism and Czech People

by W. J. "Bill" Malina It is probable that organized fraternalism, as we know it today, started with the monastic movements within th medieval church. There is no doubt that members of the monastic communities developed strong feelings of brotherhood toward one another. This is evidenced by the fact that they usually called each other "brother." As the monastic communities grew, they became centers of learning. People who studied in the monastic centers but did not become monks carried the concepts of brotherhood or fraternalism with them when they went out into everyday life.

The monastic brotherhoods varied in their makeup and purpose, from simple acetic orders to great militant military orders that fought in the Crusades. The concept of fraternalism also surfaced among the various trade guilds in medieval Europe. It is difficult to determine whether the brotherhood of the trade guilds influenced the fraternalism of the monastic orders, or if the fraternalism of the monastic orders influenced the brotherhood of the trade guilds. Regardless of which is true, both the monastic orders and the trade guilds became patterns for various quasi-secret organizations, including those known as Freemasonry. In today's society, Freemasonry is th largest fraternal organization in existence.

In my article "Fraternalism and Czech People" published in the February 21, 1991 issue of the Vestnik, I made an incorrect assumption about the nonexistence of Freemasonry in Czech lands. Since writing that article, I have learned that Freemasonry did and still does exist in the Czech and Slovak Republics.

Freemasonry was first established in Bohemia in 1726 A.D. It was suppressed during the reign of Empress Maria Theresa; however, her son, Joseph H, was a supporter of it. After Joseph's death, Freemasonry was again suppressed. Modern Freemasonry. was

actually started soon after World War I when two lodges, "John A. Comenius" and "Nation" were constituted in 1918 and 1919, respectively. Freemasons were persecuted during World War II and the activities of Masonic lodges were suspended. The Grand Lodge of Czechoslovakia was reactivated in 1947, but after the Communist take over of the country the Grand Lodge again suspended its operation. After the "Velvet Revolution" in 1989, 28 Freemasons, who survived the Communist suppression of Freemasonry, reconstituted the Grand Lodge of Czechoslovakia on November 17, 1990.

Although it is questionable whether or not John Amos Comenius (Komensky) was a Freemason, he had considerable influence upon Freemasonry. The first known Masonic lodge in Bohemia was named after him. His philosophy, which undoubtedly developed out of the Unity of the Brethren (Jednota Braterska), inspired the Rev. James Anderson and Dr. John T. Desquilers to create the first known written constitution for Freemasons in 1721.

It must be remembered that Comenius is considered as being the last Bishop of the Unity of the Brethren (the old Moravian Brethren Church).

Although the Unity of the Brethren survives today in the form of two christian denominations, The Unity of the Brethren (in Texas) and The Moravian Church, the original intent of the movement was to be a simple brotherhood (or monastic order) as a reaction against the tension that existed between the Roman Catholic Church in the Czech lands and the Hussites.

It can be safely said that Czech speaking people, people who lived in the Czech lands, had a considerable impact upon fraternalism as we know it today—especially on our own SPJST. SPJST-

"Czech speaking people had a considerable impact upon fraternalism as we know it today."

Brother W.J. "Bill" Malina is a member of Lodge 88, Houston.

10/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 1993

McLennan Hill Czech Heritage Society to Meet April 30 The McLennan Hill Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society is participating in the Global Festival on the McLennan Community College Campus in. Waco beginning on Friday, April 30, 1993 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This will be "Youth Day" and more than 1,200 children are scheduled to attend. The festival continues through Saturday, May 1 and will be open to the public on this day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The purpose of the Global Fest is to

introduce as many cultures as possible.

Seven continents and seventeen countries will be showcased. There will be food, entertainment, educational booths, games, along with the sights, sounds and tastes of foreign lands.

In addition to being able to view M.C.C.'s traditional Highland Games, the international entertainment will include Egyptian belly dancing, the BonJour Texas Cajun Band, Panamanian folk dancing, Mariachi Azteca, Czech folk dancing and much more! Ethnic arts, crafts and food will be for sale.

There will be no entrance fees to the festival grounds, so come on down and get a glimpse of the many foreign cultures here in Waco! Members of our

Global Fest Committee include President Ernest Jaska, Coordinator Willa Mae Cervenka, Co-Chairman and Emcee Marvin Hegar, and committee members Lillian Filer, Dorothy Marchak, Evelyn Stuckly, Nancy Polansky and Henrietta Cervenka.

Let's all get involved and make it a colorful event. If you have any kind of costume that represents Czecholovakia, wear it.

The McLennan Hill Chapter C.H.S. has scheduled a meeting for Sunday, April 25 at 2 p.m. at the West Community Center.

Josef Skarda , who is from Czechoslovakia, will speak about the country.

Door prizes and a social gathering with

sweets and refreshments will follow the meeting.

Willa Mae Cervenka, Reporter

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County Czech Heritage Society Reports on March Meeting Victoria

The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society met on March 18, 1993 at the First Victoria National Bank Town Hall

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPYSTExpresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally,

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

Wednesday, April 21, 1993-VESTNIK/11

meeting room. President Bernice Kurtz led the Society in the Pledge of Allegiance. Matt Vanek, Willie and Mary (Herman) Wagner were welcomed as new members for 1993.

Joe Pustka, membership chairman, reported 77 members for 1993.

There have been 850 VCCHS cookbooks printed and 710 have been sold.

Czech surnames are being entered into the computer by Cathy and Candi Dornak for future use.

The Society has voted to have a twoday festival this October 16th and 17th.

Joe Janak, chairman, Paul Hybner, Rev. Joe Hybner, Fred Kubesch, and Al Prause served on the committee to study the two-day festival. They will assist Marjorie Matula, chairman, and Al Prause, co-chairman.

Henrietta Nevlud has accepted the chairmanship of sending get well cards to the sick.

The VCCHS goals of printing a cookbook and obtaining a Federal Internal Revenue identification number have been reached. Other goals were reviewed.

Lois Schindler showed a video of her trip to Czechoslovakia in 1992. The section on Moravia was the most interesting since a lot of the members have ancestors that originated from that area.

The Society will meet June 17th at the Ray Uherek ranch for a supper and their next meeting. Thank you.

Sincerely, Josephine Machac VCCHS Reporter

-SPJST-

Reunions Lesikar-Shiller Reunion April 24 Industry, Texas Welcome Hall (One mile north of Industry on FM 109) Bring usual food for noon meal.

Program on Cermna to be presented at 1 p.m.

by Mae Kainer, Shiller descendant and frequent visitor to Cermna.

-SPJST-

Tannich-Brovec Reunion Wrap-Up The 27th Annual Tannich-Brovec Reunion was held on March 28, 1993.

The farthest travelling member was Sidney Kubesch from Peru, Indiana. the oldest member in attendance was Ignac Shimek, who is 88 years old. The youngest member in attendance was Erin Nicole York, who was nine days old.

Gifts were also given to Jason Gassmann, Bob Williams, April Graves, and Jean Kubesch.

Our president for next year is Chuck Ulbrick and our Vice President is Lee Roy Peterson. The date for our next year's reunion is April 10, 1994. Thanks to all who attended. We had approximately 110 people in attendance. See you all next year.

Sincerely Laura Pemberton Reunion Reporter -SPJSTEditor's Note: Reunion notices are run periodically as space permits. Please submit your announcement at least three weeks prior to the actual date of reunion.

n Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge No. 48, Beyersville, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ALBERT SIMCIK, SR., age 94, of Taylor, who died Thursday, March 18, 1993 in Bur-Mont Nursing Center in Temple.

Mr. Simcik was born on May 30, 1898 in Granger, the son of Joseph and Annie (Simcik) Simcik. On Feb. 4, 1923, he was married to Lydia Maresh.

Retired as a lifetime farmer, Mr. Simcik had lived in Taylor all his life. He was a member of the Taylor Brethren Church and the Beyersville SPJST lodge.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., March 21, at Condra Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James Hejl officiating. Burial was in the Granger City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kevin Morano, Derry Mraz, Donald Heisch, Kurt Andersen, Chester Simcik and Joe F Hejl, Jr. Survivors include his wife, Lydia Simcik of Taylor; a son, Albert Simcik, Jr. and his wife, Helen, of Temple; a sister, Annie Hejl of Taylor; three grandchildren, Cheryl Mraz and husband Derry, Cindy Saffle and husband John, Candy Hiesch and husband Donald; and eight great-grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Leona Stalmach Ruth Ann Wuensche

-SRIST-

Expression of Sympathy The officers and members of Lodge No. 25, Ennis, express their sympathy to the family of MARY HASKOVEC, age 87, who passed away on March 6, 1993.

Mass of Christian burial for Sister Haskovec was held at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 1993 at St. John Catholic Church with Fr. Douglas Dehotel officiating. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery with Rufus Horton, Brian Vitovsky, Ernest Jakubik, Ernest Haskovec, Danny Haskovec and Bradley Haskovec serving as pallbearers under the direction of Lawrence Funeral Home.

Sister Haskovec was born October 109, 1905, the daughter of the late George and Jennie Nevola of Alma, Texas. She married Charlie Haskovec on October 6, 1934 in Durant, Oklahoma.

After graduation from High School, she attended T.C.C. In 1929, she was employed by Banner Insurance Company in Ennis. In 1930 she enrolled at Brynes Commercial College where she received a degree in business administration. After her marriage, she and her husband operated a nursery and iris garden for many years.

To this couple, three children were born: two sons, Dr. Charles Haskovec of Victoria and Kenneth J. Haskovec of Dallas; and one daughter, Dr. Linda Pickard of Kingwood, Texas. There were also a number of nieces and nephews.

May she rest in eternal peace forever.

Margaret Krajca Lodge No. 25, Ennis

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy The members of Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lodge No. 201, express our deepest sympathy to the families of our departed sister, ROSE Z. JANECEK, who died on March 20, 1993 in the Bellville Nursing Home at the age of 100.

Born on December 25, 1892 to Wincent Sam and Frantiska Kamenicky Shiller, she attended public school in Nelsonville. On November 14, 1914, she married Edwin J. Janecek in Nelsonville.

Mr. Janecek preceded her in death on November 16, 1964. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters, five brothers and a son-in-law, B.J. Coufal.

Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. B.J. Coufal; her son and his wife, E.J. Janecek, Jr. and Evelyn of Bellville; one sister, Mrs. Lillie Korenk of Wallis; two grandchildren, Val Jean Janecek and wife Mary Lou of Lake Jackson and Jeanne Klesel and husband, Michael, of La Grange; and four great-grandchildren.

Services were held at Knesek Brothers Etlinger Funeral Chapel on March 23, 1993 in Bellville with the Rev. Michael Groseclose and Rev. Will Ratter officiating. Interment was in Old Knoll Cemetery of Bellville.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace Resolution Committee, Lillie Mae Shupak Laura Mae Slacik Clara Susen

-SPJST-

The officers and members of Lodge No. 25, Ennis, express their sympathy to the family of GARY MIZELL, age 48, who died suddenly at his office on Wednesday, March 31, 1993.

Brother Mizell was born on May 6, 1944 to Kenneth and Elaine Mizell in McCook, Nebraska. He graduated from McCook High School and later served in the U.S. Army.

He was the owner and operator of the Mizell Office Supply, and had served this community for 15 years in this capacity.

He was a member of the Lions Club, and also a member of the National Rifle Association.

Surviving him are his mother, Elaine Mizell of McCook, Nebraska; sisters and brothers-in-law, Karon and Larry Ruch of Stevens Point, Wisc.; Coleen and Dick Ellis, of Alliance, Nebraska.; Sherry and Larry Mejak of Omaha, Nebraska; a brother, Kenneth L. Mizell of Raleigh, North Carolina; a brother and sister-inlaw, Dennis and Daphne Mizell of Seadrift, Texas, and a son, Garry D. Mizell, Jr.; as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth D. Mizell.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, April 3, in the Waxahachie Funeral Home Chapel. the Rev. ted Frost of Bardwell United Methodist Church conducted the service.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory liye among us forever.

Margaret Krajca Lodge No. 25, Ennis -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek, No. 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, ROBERT J. ZARUBA of Yoakum, who passed away on Monday, February 15, 1993, at the age of 67.

A native of Lavaca County, he was born March 10, 1925, to the late Joe and Annie Cejka Zaruba. He was a retired car dealer, a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, the SPJST, a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II, a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. He was formerly active in the Yoakum Little League organization and the Yoakum Lions Club.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 17, 1993 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. The Rev. Leland Diekhoff officiated with interment in Vsetin Cemetery near Hallettsville. Buffington Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include his widow, Josephine L. Holy Zaruba of Yoakum, who he married on March 20, 1948; two daughters, Rose Ann Bland and Suzi Brewer, both of Yoakum; two sons, Robert W. and Larry Zaruba, both of Yoakum; two sisters, Annie Mae Technik and Helen Appelt, both of Hallettsville; two brothers, Joe and Frank Zaruba, both of Hallettsville; and seven grandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Gayenell Chudej Mary Matula Victoria Zak -SPJST--

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 142, Houston, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MAGGIE BELL CERNUCH, age 80, who died on April 9, 1993. She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 142 and the Railroad Retirement Club.

She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Rudy Cernuch; a son, Paul John Lewis; grandchildren, Bobbie, Michael and Sarah and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held on Monday, April 12, 1993 at Woodlawn Funeral Chapel with Rev. Charles Ryan officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Garden of Memories May our departed Sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Rosie Turn is Rita Hermis Elizabeth Hermis

-SPJST-

12/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 1993

Youth Section Letters Lodge 9,Snook Youth Club Welcomes Mia Melissia Kovar There's a new face in the Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club. She's Mia Melissia Kovar.

She's six years old and her parents are Michael and Melissia Kovar.

Melissia, who enjoys swimming, Mia Mesissia Kovar acting and playing with Perdy attends first grade in Snook and Sunday School at Snook Brethren Church.

—SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on April Meeting Dear Readers, Our April meeting was held on April 7th at 6:30 p.m. We had a lot of fun things going on. We had a pizza party.

Our 4-H sub-junior group put on a skit called "4-H Record Book Blues." I played "Ma." Also, Amy and Jason Gaas did a demonstration of fire safety. I learned a lot from that.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (4-9-93) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Learns How to Make Easter Baskets

standing for a moment of silent prayer.

There were 15 members present and six adults. Guests introduced were Andy Baker and Matthew Jones.

Jennifer Ashcraft gave the treasurer's report and the balance.

Our Youth Leader Shirley Ashcraft reported on having a bake sale on April 10, 1993 at the Cyclone Corral.

Patsy Koslovsky lead the after meeting activities which included games and crafts. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Tammy Baker, Reporter (12) (3-30-93) SPJST-

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Lodge 107, Floresville

Order Your Camp T-Shirts Here

Parents and Youth Members, Camp T-Shirts will be for sale this year for all of those youth club members attending camp. The cost of the T-shirts are $4.25 for adults, $3.95 for youth, and $5.25 for sizes 2X and over. Members will receive their T-shirts on the first day of camp.

The T-shirts must be pre-ordered and paid for in advance. If you or your child would like to order a T-shirt, complete the order form below, enclose a check or money order, and mail by May 3rd to:

Youth Club Hosts Annual Easter Egg Hunt Our meeting was called to order at 3:05 p.m. on April 4. We had a new member and her name is Stephanie. We had one guest, Chris, 11 members and two adults present. Our leader gave a report on the Youth Leader retreat that they attended. Sounds like Liz and Cheryl had a good time.

Afterwards, we had an Easter egg hunt with a lot of candy and plenty of eggs— some of which contained money. Then, the youth watched the movie, "Sister Act." We had a great time. We will meet again on May 4, 1993. This is an early date so mark it on your calendar.

Kara Morrisey, Reporter (4-13-93) —SPJST-

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Youth Club Reports on April Meeting

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Dear Readers, For our craft this month, Ms. Ann showed us how to make Easter baskets out of solo cups and pipe cleaners. We also had an Easter egg hunt, but the Easter Bunny didn't leave very much—but it was fun anyway.

We also had the pleasure of having our honorary grandparents join us.

Our next meeting will be May 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (4-9-93) —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on March Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The March 14, 1993 meeting of the Lodge No. 24, Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Jeffrey Ashcraft. Lori Coots led the Pledge of Allegiance and members remained

The Academy Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 14, 1993. We had 13 members at the meeting. Our newest member, Tiffany Wolf, lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

We discussed having a social and decided to have a bowling party. The date is May 1, 1993 at Action World Bowling Center. Members are asked to meet at the lodge at 12:30 and we will return at 3:30 p.m. to the lodge. If anyone needs a ride, be sure to meet at the lodge and be on time. We will bowl from 1 to 3 p.m. that afternoon. We are also participating in -the Adopt-a-Highway program.

Youth Leader Karen Bartek will he giving us more details at the next meeting in May. Our youth leader reminded everyone to be sure and get the camp forms in on time. T-shirt order forms also need to be turned in to Home Office. We received a letter from the Taylor Lodge 29 Youth Club inviting us to participate in their Mayfete. Karen told members about the LIT retreat that will be held in June.

Joni Lange from the Home Office attended our meeting also. She talked to members about the new point system that is being discussed for next year.

Fraternally ours, Christy Fritz, Vice President (4-15-93) —SPJST-

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Important Dates and Coming Events une 4-6 June 15 August 14 August 15

1993 L.I.T. Workshop, Camp Lone Star, La Grange Quarterly Reports Due State Royalty and Beseda, Lodge No. 47, Seaton State YAD, Mayborn Center, Temple

District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII

CAMP DATES July 16-19 Camp Val Verde July 20-26 Camp Val Verde July 12-15 Camp Val Verde July 30-Aug. 1 Camp Butman H. E. B. Camp July 22-25 June 18-20 Camp Lone Star July 27-30 Camp Val Verde

DISTRICT YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAYS August 1 Lodge 13, Dime Box District I District II July 11 Lodge 29, Taylor District III June 27 Lodge 66, Waco District IV July 10 Lodge 160, Wall June 27 Lodge 88, Houston District V August 1 Lodge 40, El Campo/Hillje District VI Lodge 185, New Braunfels District VII July 18

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O&M Dopisovatelii markrabstvi morayslcem," ktere bylo zahy nazvano podle sveho autora "Knihou tovaeovskou." Tato kniha ma 224 kapitol a je rozdelena na dva dily. Prvni dil byl dokoneen v roce 1482, druhY v letech 1486-90. Ctibor.

TovaeovskY z Cimburka zemfel v roce 1494 -- dva roky po objeveni Ameriky ve staff 56 let. Jeho vYteend dvoudilnd "Kniha tovaeovska" byla v 16. stoleti vzorem Ctiborovi Drnovskemu z Drnovic k sepsdni podobneho pravniho spisu zvaneho "Kniha drnovska."

V me vzpomince na Tovaeov nesmf chybet popevek, kterY jsme zpivali my, gymndsijn1 studenti v Kromeriii, na g emu kolegovi Ambro2ovi z Tlumaeova. (Popevek ma stejnou melodii jako Tovaeov, Tovaeov, tovaeovskY zamek ----)

Rid San Antonio 'eislo 133 Mile sestry a bratfi: Nage schuze v bfeznu zaeala ve 12 hodin 30 minut podavanim chutneho obe'da. Hovezi ratena byla mekoueka a gfavnata, mai jsme hodne ruzn)"Tch zelenim, salaty, makarony a hodne sladkch zakuskft. V geho bylo dost a vgichni si moc pochutnaly.

President fadu Jarolyn Popp nemohla b rt pfitomna tak bratr Trilicek zaujal jeji misto VicePresident Bill Pavliska byl v nemocnici na operaci za srdcem (5-way by pass).

Sister Viola Kurtz a Grace Rohan zaujaly mista nepfitomnch Ufedniku.

Vgichni eleni se radovali 2e bratr Brian Vanieek na g nog Editor z Temple, Texas pfi gel na nagi schuzi. Bratr Trilicek zapoeal obchodni jednani schuze ye 2 hodiny. Nejprve jsme vzali Best na gi vlajce, uctili jsme pamatku zesnulch clenu jednou minutou ticha.

PozUstala rodina sestry Kostelnikove poslala radu podekovani za kvetiny na pohfeb. Sestra Rohan pfeeetla zpravy z minule schuze, podala finaneni zpravy a v ge bylo pfijato beze zmeny.

Bratr Vanieek promluvil k nam o na gi okrskove schuzi ktera bude pozdeji. V roce 1992 bylo 12 turnamentu "Domino a Taroky" a sestra a bratr Schimcek se vgech Svatebni groei v bfeznu slavili Louis a Teresa Jasek 24 roky a Edward a Ronda Mazae 3 roky. Narozeniny v bfeznu meli Alma Trilicek a Ernie Popp.

"Split the Pot" vyhrali Doris Moczygemba a Joe Spaeek. Odmenu za pfitomnost ye schUzi obdr2eli 1. Otto Hurta, 2. Julie Sefeik, 3. Offie Popp.

Dal g i ceny vyhrali: 1. Ann Spaeek, Velikonoeniho zajice, 2. Rudy Valchar, eekoladove vejce, 3. Viola Fajkus velikonoeni zajieky. Na ge pfigti schuze bude v nedeli 18. dubna ye 2 hodiny odpoledne.

Se sesterskVm pozdravem Miloslava Phelpsova --SPJST--

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Tovaeov, Tovaeov, tovaeovske hate, nemohu, ma mild, zapomenout na te; huja, hujaja, huja, hujaja huja., hujaja, ja, jaja.

Jednou zapomenu, po druhe vzpomenu, po tfeti ma mild, slzy mne poleji: huja, hujaja, huja, hujaja huja, hujaja, ja, jaja.

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2. Tovaloy, Tovaeov, tova&vskY hat, ncmolo, rnA milk, zapomcnot na t8; huja...

Pfikladam par vysvedivek.

V tfeti fadce zespodu tfeti sloky je potfebi k docileni ver ge pouilt nareei.

Zminend fadka bude pak znit "slzy mne polejti".

Hat' je otpka povfislem ei motouzem svazaneho proud anebo haluzi natezaneho ye stejne velikosti.

Tyto otepy (otYpky) neboli hate se ddvaly na piechod pies moead nebo basiinu.

Hula je citoslovec vyjadfujici veselost; ja jaja je naladovY citoslovec.

Pisa" Tovaeov, Tovaeov se zpiva v handckem nafeei; Hand je stfedni Morava.

Tovaeov se nachazi v pferovskem okresu, kousek od soutoku feky Moravy s Beevou, zhruba 10 kilometre zapadne od meho rodigte, stfedomorayskeho mesta Pferova.

Letos v eervnu 1993 mesteeko navgtevy Tovaeov oslavi prvni v yroei ' hostu a zdstupcii "Nadace anglickeho prince Karla." Tato nav gteva zdstupcti nejvet§i svetove parnatkove nadace na svete byla zorganizovdna ve stare vlasti Kanceldfi presidenta republiky spolu s Pamatkoqm dstavem v Olomouci.

Pro zahranieni hosty bylo vybrano nekolik lokalit na Morave a na Slovensku, ktere by je zajimaly z hlediska odhadu moinosti vyuliti. Tito

(Mesteeko Tlumaeov, rodi gte meho dfivej giho kolegy Ambro2e, je rovnel na Hane, mezi mesty Hulinem a Otrokovicemi.)

Doufam, 2e dne g ni nnlj elanek se bude libit ei zamlouvat jan e'esky etoucimu elenstvu SPJST tak vgem ostatnim ees14rn Texanum.

3. jecin6 zapomeno, po drohy spomeno, po tYeti, mila, size m polej6; huja...

nav g tevnici z ciziny navgtivili Olomouc, Kromefi2 a Tovaeov se zastavkou u pomniku pruskorakouske valky z roku 1866, kde byla pamdtkovYm diadem uspofddana historicka ukazka vojenske eety v dobovYch uniformach. Hoste si rovne2 v tovaeovskem zamku prohledli zameckou kapli, rytifskY sal a nove kfidlo s renesandni pfistavbou. Ph prohlidce obdr2eli pldnek boji§te, dokumentaci zamku v anglietine, videokazety a fotografie tohoto zachovaleho zamku.

(V 14. stoleti byl to hrad, kterr byl rozgiten v 15. a 16. stoleti a v roce 1890 pfestaven na zamek.)

Pfedstavitele mesteeka Tovaeova yeti, 2e atednici "Nadace britskeho prince Karla" budou na Tovaeov pamatovat pfi pfi gtich jednanich a ph navazovani dal gich kontakta.

Tu v Tovacove se pied 555 roky narodil Ctibor TovaeovskY z Cimburka, kterY byl pozdeji dvornim soudcem a nejvyBim morayskym hejtmanem. V teto funkci Tovaeovan Ctibor zavedl v roce 1480 do morayskYch zemskYch desek a do soudniho fizeni e'd'tinu misto latiny.

Tento Moravan je autorem prasluleho prdvnickeho dila "Pamef obyUjil, zvyklosti starodavnYch a fizeni prava v

Vkchnem nelze vyhoveti --KaIdernu v torn svete tako vyhoveti; spokojig - li starce, pak se mrzi deti, spokojig - li divky, pak se baby mrzi, spokojig - li party, zda g se druhjrm drzV, spokojcg - li moudre, pohor gi se blazni, spokojig - li blazny, zhfe gig proti kazni; proto nestarej se, koho zloba zebe -spokojit hled' svedomi a hlavne sebe!

Najde-li se nekdo s ghradami k memu psani tak at' si laskave a peelive pfeete hofej gi ver ge, ktere napovidaji jak soudim ja na me vic jak 26 lete dopisovani do nag eho texaskeho etnickeho tisku.

Vim o eem mluvim; behem zmineneho obdobi napsal jsem do SPJST Vestniku vie jak 260 eeskYch eldnlat a temef 80 elankd jsem mel v anglietine. Navic, od meho dteku do exilu v roce 1948, jsem napsal tesi nekolik ees14ch clanku v Anglii a pozdeji tee v Kanade. Me elanky byly tee vytifteny ye Francii a v Italii, v dobe kdy2 jsem 2i1 ye Velke Britanii.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

P.S. Zasildm touto cestou srdeene pozdravy trim pfatelum Jaroslavu a Marcelle Kleprlikoqm v San Antoniu.

K blihicim se jmenindm (27. dubna) pfeji Vain bratfe Kleprliku v ge to najlepgi!

—SPJST-

14/VESTMEK-21. dubna 1993 Slovnitek Vocabulary rodiee, parents rozmiV, a., é, dear, beloved tatieek, father matieka, mother jaro, spring ko§ilka, shirt chvilka, a little while price, work starati se, I, to care for prati III, to launder mivati I, to use to have nadelati se I, to work a lot nemiva pokoje, doesn't have rest

Vane se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce gestnicti—Lesson No. 16 Cteni—Reading Rodiee RozmilY tatieek, ten se o mne stars, co on se nadeld, od jara do jara!

Rozmily matieka pere mi ko gilku, od pace nemiva pokoje na chvilku. *****************

Jaro

Mluvnice—Grammar 1. The Nominative and Accusative Cases: In Czech the nouns are declined according to their grammatical functions in the sentence. The nouns that have been listed in the vocabulary have been in the nominative case. The nominative is the case of the subject of the sentence or of the predicate nominative (after the verb "to be").

The nominative is also the case of a

noun standing alone (unless in direct address, or understood as a part of an incomplete sentence).

The accusative case is the case of the direct object of transitive verbs. It tells what person or object is directly affected by the action of the verb. It answers the questions: Whom? What?

The masculine inanimate and neuter hard nouns have the same form in the accusative as in the nominative. The feminine nouns change the ending "a" to "u": Ex.:Mas. Nominative: Accusative:

Po louce chodilo, 2alostne plakalo.

Czech Republic-15 Days, June 16-June 30, 1993 Czech Republic and Rome-20 Days, June 16-July 15, 1993

Nadal° tam §ipek, na tom §ipku kvitelc.

Price includes: Roundtrip airfare, FIRST CLASS HOTELS with bath/shower, two meals daily, private Mercedes motorcoach transportation, sightseeing, porterage

Come

Netrhej me v zime, moje krisa zhyne,

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mr- Saturday, April 24, 1993 11 a.m.—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, from Pflugerville 2 p.m.—Larry Sodek and the Central Texas Sounds, from Fayetteville 5 p.m.—A.J. Drabek and the Dutchmasters, from Houston 8 p.m.—Kovanda's Czech Band Vol. II, from Fayetteville

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CALL EARLY and mention you are with the SPJST LODGE 24 POLKA FESTIVAL. HO JO INN LA QUINTA (817) 771-2980, Double-$46 (817) 778-5521, Single-$25, Double - 529.95 MOTEL 6 CONTINENTAL MOTOR INN (817) 778-0272, Single-$21.95, Double-$27.95 (817) 778-8511, Single-$19.95, Double-$24.95 INN AT SCOTT & WHITE PARK INN (817) 778-0962, Double-$41 (817) 778-5511, Single-$47, Double-$55 ECONOLODGE RAMADA INN (817) 771-1688, Single.-$26-$30, Double-537 (817) 773-1515, Double-$41 HOLIDAY INN RANCH HOUSE MOTEL (817) 773-0114, Double-$25 (817) 778-4411, Single-$40, Double-$45 HOSPITALITY INN STRATFORD HOUSE INN (817) 771-1495, Single-$34, Double $38 i L (817) 778-4251, Single-$28, Double-534

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For Details, call (409) 335-4471 or (409) 335-4456 or Fax (409) 335-4390 Rudy and Henrietta Klecka P.O. Box 28 East Bernard; Texas 77435-0028

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September 20-October 4, 1993 Fall Tour to Czech Republic

utrhni me zjara, moje krisa stala."

—SPJST-

FLAG HALL

$949, Plus Taxes Per Person

netrhej me v lete, kdy2 slunedko pee,

Rtlieky na tvaie jako dve znaminka, ze je to na svete nejhezei maminka.

SPJST Lodge No. 24, Cyclone

OPTION I—Czech Republic OPTION II—Czech Republic and Rome OPTION III—Airfare only to, the Czech Republic from Houston or Dallas to Prague and return

„Kvitku, mild kvitku, ja tebe utrhnur

Matieka 13tiih mi dal mamieku. jako kvet na jafe, ie bych ji vylibal riklieky na tvafe.

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The Difference is 26 Years of Experience

nemohlo ji na2at pro rosu studenou.

Neuter mleko mieko

2. Sentences using the accusative case: Student ma kabat.

Student ma knihu.

Student ma mleko.

The three nouns: kabat, kniha, and mleko are the direct objects in the three sentences and they are said to be in the accusative case. Note that kabat and mleko did not change in form, but kniha changed to knihu.

YOU ARE WELCOME TO JOIN KLECKA'S CZECH REPUBLIC AND ROME TOUR

Slo device na travu na louku zelenou

Inanimate Fern. kalmit kniha kith& knihu

Homework 1. Translate and memorize the reading exercise.

2. Memorize the vocabulary and conjugate the verbs.

3. In the following sentences underlthe the nouns that are in the accusative case.

Ctu dopis a knihu.

Ueitel ma papir a tifiku.

Davam mleko koece.

Nemam per°, ale mam inkoust.

PIji vodu a jim maso. ***

Admission Will Be $5 Per Person, Per Day. Children: (Use"D" for daughter; "S" for son) D or S 1.

All Po.L.K. of A.'s welcome. Special dance with each band on each video.

All National Costumes and Polka Dress Outfits Welcome Bring Your Children and Grandchildren!

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We request that no food or drink be brought into Flag Hall, as these will all be made available for your convenience.

Also available at Flag Hall will be polka records, tapes, and dress apparel • for sale by J&P Czech Record Sales from Lincoln, Nebraska. Czech polka videos will be on sale at special prices during these three days.

• Videotaping will be in progress—not liable if you are in the picture.

No cassettes or VCR recorders alloWed in Flag Hall.

For a free catalogue of Czech Polka Videos, write: Czech Polka and Waltz Videotape Production Company P.O. Box 6333, Omaha, Nebraska 68106-0333 • Telephone: 1 (402) 556-4199 •

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LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON (Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001).

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, April 23-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 24-Knapek Family Reunion Friday, April 30-Trustee Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 1-Krizan Family Reunion.

Sunday, May 2-Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.

Friday, May 7-Social Night, 7:30 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Sunday, April 25-April Lodge Meeting (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Saturday, May 8-Special F/X, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, May 23-Jodie Mikula, 3-7 p.m.

Saturday, May 29-Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-1 a.m.

Sunday, June 6-Flippin Reunion Saturday, June 19-Texas Unlimited, 9 p.m.-I a.m.

Sunday, June 27-Lee Roy Matocha, 3-8 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, April 24-Hurst Anniversary Sunday, May 2-Gandy Birthday and Reunion (Local lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-2321.) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of every month at 3 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, April 25-Battle Dance; $5 per person; 3-8 p.m.; Music by Central Texas Sounds and Harry Czarnck.

Saturday, May 15-King of Swing; 8:3012:30 $4.50 per person Sunday, May 16-Lee Roy Matocha 3-7 p.m.; $4.50 per person Sunday, May 23-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 5-9 p.m.; $4.50 per person Sunday, May 30-New Edition; 3-7 p.m.; $4.50 per person.

Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.) *** LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Fri, Sat, & Sun, April 23, 24 and 25-Flag Hall Polka Festival; Friday-Donnie Wavra's Orchestra and Vrazel's Polka Band; SaturdayFritz Hodde and the Fabulous 6, Larry Sodek and the Central Texas Sounds, A.J. Drabek and the Dutchmasters and Kovanda's Czech Band; Sunday-Red Ravens and Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5. See advertisement in this issue for more detailed information.

Sunday, May 9-Mothers' Day Barbecue (with all the trimmings); 11-2 p.m. Dine in or dine out. Public welcome!

For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve the Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. The Youth Club meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. For reservations or hall rentals, call Alicia Honza at (214) 875-8359 or Linda Trojacek at (214) 875-6321.) ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m.

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, April 24-Heart of the Night Saturday, May 1-Chalk Bluff Sunday, May 2-Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 8-Cherokee Rose

Saturday, May 15-Sons of the Desert Saturday, May 22-Billy Ray and the Heart of the Night.

Saturday, May 29-Straight from the Heart ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) *5*

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Monday, May 17-Regular Monthly Meeting after the Social Games.

Sunday, June 13- FAMILY DAY-3 p.m. at lodge hall. Meat will be furnished by the lodge.

Members to bring covered dish (vegetables, salads or desserts).

(Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, April 24-El Campo Melody Boys of El Campo Saturday, May 1-King of Swing Saturday, May 8-Jerry Haisler & the Melody Five Saturday, May 15-Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, May 22-Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings, please contact Louis Kohutek at 983-2261. Hall telephone: 985-2548.)

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, April 24-Dakota Saturday, May 1-Wayward Sons Saturday, May 8-Dick Gimbel Saturday, May 15-Billy Roy Heart of the Night Satuday, May 22-Wayward Sons Saturday, May 20-Sidekick ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the first Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m.

Game nights are every Thursday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. Kitchen will be open.) *** LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL (Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.) ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, April 25-Fredrich Reunion Monday, April 26-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 16-Annual Picnic. Barbecue beef and sausage plates-serving begins at II a.m.; Auction at 2:30; Free Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six from 5 until 9 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, April 24-Rental Sunday, April 25-District III Meeting Saturday, May 1-Rental Thursday & Friday, May 6,7-Lodge Garage Sale. All donations appreciated. For more information, call Lillie Maxcy at 788-4357.

Saturday, May 15-Alpine Village Band, Dance Monday, May 17-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 5-The Country Boys, Dance "Old Time Hoedown" Saturday, June 19-Henry Rejcek Polka Band. Dance Monday, June 21-Monthly Lodge Meeting Saturday, July 17-Princess Ball Dance, Music by Mynarcik Orchestra

Saturday, April 24-Jim Gough's Cosmopolitan; Polka and Western Music; $5 per person.

Saturday, May 1-Manny Green; Big Band Music. Dress Code. $8.50 per person.

Friday, May 7-Texas Brew, True C&W. $5 per person.

Saturday, May 8-Jody Mikula, Polka time. $5 per person Saturday, May 15-Ray Jurecka, Ballroom and Variety. $5 per person Friday, May 21-Buddy Kirk, Big Band Sound, Dress Code. $8.50 per person.

Saturday, May 22-Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," Big Band Music, Dress Code. $10 per person.

Saturday, May 29-Tony Janak, Polkatime. $5 per person.

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, May 22-The Mikula Orchestrathe No. 1 band in North Texas and beyond8-12 p.m.

Sunday, May 23-Ballroom Dance sponsored

by North Texas Polonia (Polish Club). Music

by Winston Barney. 4-8 p.m.

(The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.) *5*

LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, May 16-Fifth Annual Polka Fest, sponsored by Lodge 97, Placedo and Lodge 143, Inez. At Inez Community Center. Music

by Majek's Orchestra, Vrazels Polka Band, and Vanek Brothers Band from 1 until 7 p.m. Food and refreshments available throughout the day! *5*

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, May 2-Chicken barbecue dinner to honor 75-year, 50-year and 96-year-old members. ***

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS (Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.) ***

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO (Lodge 133 monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the St. Margaret Mary Recreation Center on 1314 Fair Avenue in San Antonio.) ***

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, May 2-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 15-Members Free Barbecue Dinner-guest plates will be on sale. Serving from 2 to 5 p.m. At 5 p.m., there will be a brief ceremony recognizing the 20th anniversary of the lodge hall. Entertainment (live music) will follow-5508 Nolda, Houston, Texas.

(Hall rentals for wedding or party, all (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 143, INEZ Sunday, May 16-Fifth Annual Polka Fest, sponsored by Lodge 143, Inez and Lodge No. 97, Placedo. At Inez Community Center. Music

by Majek's Orchestra, Vrazels Polka Band, and Vanek Brothers Band from 1 until 7 p.m. Food and refreshments available throughout the day! *5*

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, April 25-District III Spring Meeting, Lodge 84, Dallas.

Saturday, May 8-Country and Western Dance; Music by "Straight Ahead;" 8:30 p.m. 12:30 a.m.

Sunday, May 9-"Mothers' Day Dinner-1 p.m.; Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, May 1-River Road Boys (C&W) Saturday, May 8-Chaparral (C&W) Saturday, May 15-Little Bit of Texas (C&W) Saturday, May 22-The Taste of Texas (C&W) Saturday, May 29-South Texas Crystals (C&W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.)

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, April 24-Mark Richey Saturday, May 1-Debonaires Saturday, May 8-Backroads Saturday, May 15-Firecreek Saturday, May 22-Reckless Saturday, May 29-Mark Richey (Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.) *5*

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE (Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each mont at the VFW Post, 4002, Longivew, Texas.) *5*

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON (Lodge meets second Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenton store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.) *5*

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, April 24-Tread in' Water Saturday, May 1-Rough Country Saturday, May 8-Eighty Proof Saturday, May 15-Crossfire Saturday, May 22-Treadin' Water Satruday, May 29-Mountain Creek (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002). ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, April 23-O.M. Brown Saturday, April 24--Debonaires Friday, April 31-Sierra (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) *5*

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE (Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m.) *5*

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Saturday, April 24-Polka Dots Monday, April 26-Square Dane Tuesday, April 27-C&W Classes, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 28-Cloggers Saturday, May 1-Square Dance Monday, May 3-Square Dance Practice Tuesday, May 4-Lodge Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

C&W Line Dance Practice, 7:00 p.m.

Wednesay, May 5-Cloggers ***

LODGE NO. 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Friday, April 16-Fish Fry; Old Eddy Fire Station; Adults-$5, Children-$3; 5-8 p.m. *5*

LODGE NO. 201, BLEIBLERVILLE AND NELSONVILLE Sunday, April 25-Klausmayer Reunion Sunday, May 2-Lodge Meeting Sunday, May 9-Mothers' Day Saturday, May 15 James Ferris Wedding Sunday,M16-Fishr Sunday, May 30-James Schultz Confirmation -SPJST-

16/VESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 1993

DID YOU KNOW?

More people belong to fraternals than live in the city of New York.

A distinctive charitable force has some pretty impressive numbers.

It isn't just that 10 million people are members of nearly 200 fraternal benefit societies in North America.

It's what these members do.

Last year society members \ .... met "people needs" 71/2 million different \A\--N ways. And they volun-

teered more than 25 million hours to do so.

They've helped their

fraternals provide money and materials for the stricken and homeless.

Supported orphanages and homes for the aged.

Worked with problems facing our youth.

Improved the communities in which they live.

And much more.

It isn't possible to measure the effect on who have been ontouched - the people by these good works.

Let's just say it's impressive.

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