Vestnik 1993 05 26

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 21

May 26, 1993

In Flanders Field

by John McCrae

n Flanders field, the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; And in the sky the larks, Still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

Memorial day will be on May 30; however most official observances will take place on Monday, May 31. The r ST Home Office will also in observance of the occasion.

Every year, since it was first observed in 1868, Americans have set aside Memorial Day to pay homage and respect to our nation's fallen soldiers— those men and women who gave their last measure of devotion to preserve this free land of ours.

Over the years, the original intent of the Memorial Day sometimes appears to have taken a backseat to commercialism in the form of Memorial Day sales and

advertising campaigns. As such, let us be ever mindful of the real reason the day was enacted—to pay tribute to those who have given their lives :hat \ ■ e may 1--.; free and enjoy the blessings of a land governed by and for the people. Their sacrifices serve as reminders to people of good will everywhere, to be ever on guard to protect the precious heritage that they helped preserve.

Memorial Day is also a time for looking back; for seeing in our mind's eye the faces of friends and relatives who have departed from this worldly scene, remembering their smiles and their voices and their love and understanding for us.

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We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, And now we lie in Flanders field.

Take up our quarrel with the foe; To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high, If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, Though the poppies grow In Flanders field.

This verse was written in 1915 following the battle of Ypres, France. The author, John McCrae, a young Canadian doctor, eventually lost his own life in service in Flanders, an area of northern France, in 1918.

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TO THESE

Net SHANNON .,ANKENSI:=P

MICHAEL ALAN PERKINS

CATHY LEIGH GOEDEKE

JENNIFER JANAK

Shannon is a member of Lodge No. 73, Seymour and is a graduate of Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Her parents are Ed and Peggy Blankenship and her grandparents are Frank and Adolfie Simaichl and Edna Blankenship.

Shannon, who majored in animal science/pre-vet, plans to attend Texas A&M Veterinary School.

Michael is a member of Lodge No. 94, Wheelock and a graduate of Franklin High School. His parents are David and Clara Helen Perkins and grandparents are Stanley and the late Milady Fabian.

Michael will be attending Texas A&M University this fall where he will be majoring in zoology.

Cathy is a member of Lodge No. 88, Houston and a graduate of Texas A&M University in College Station. Her parents are John and Carol Goedeke and her grandparents are Leander and Josephine Pflughaupt.

While at Texas A&M, Cathy majored in accounting.

Jennifer is a member of Lodge No. 130, Dallas and a graduate of Allen High School. Her parents are David and Gina Janak. Her grandmother is Adele Janak.

Jennifer, who was active in student publications and student council, plans to attend Collin County Community College and later, to transfer to Texas A&M University.

Look for more 1993 graduates in next week's Vestnik

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, May 26, 1993

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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REMINDER

There will be no Vestnik published the week of June 9.

We're Meeting the Test of Time I don't necessarily believe in "living in the past;" however, I do enjoy reading about it and, whenever possible, learning from it. History is a fascinating subject and it can be both interesting and enlightening to trace the course of a development from old days to modern times. That includes the history of our own Society.

This past week I was in the SPJST library researching an item, when I ran across an issue of the Vestnik from May 25, 1983-almost ten years to the date. It may not have been ancient history, but it was interesting reading to see what we were doing then as a Society.

The cover story of the May 25, 1983 Vestnik featured an article promoting the Czech Symposium that was to be held at Lodge 47, Seaton. It was to be quite an event, taking place at both the Cultural Activities Center in Temple and at Lodge 47, Seaton. The theme of the symposium was "Czech Footprints Across the Bluebonnet Fields of Texas," with a focus on the pioneer Czech families of Texas.

Several prominent speakers were scheduled and musical entertainment was to be provided by the Harold Strand Orchestra of Waco, the Seaton Choral Group, and the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra conducted by Sid Pokladnik.

In that same issue, the Fraternal Affairs Department issued a challenge to the membership to get involved in the Child Abuse and Neglect Project that had been recently adopted by the Supreme Lodge as a statewide charity program.

Thelma Hrncir, then director of District Seven, was in charge of the project, and was encouraging all lodge members to "accept the challenge and do something that will benefit us all."

Finally, appearing in the" letters" section of that issue was a correspondence from Lodge 177, Academy, reporting on a $3,000 donation that the lodge had made to the Easter Seals Telethon.

It was quite apparent that the Society was involved in a number of good projects in the spring of 1983. It made me think: What if we turned hack the hands of time another ten years? What were we-as a Society-doing in 1973?

Surprisingly enough, the cover story of the Vestnik promoted another Czech Festival. This time it was the "Little Bit of Czechoslovakia" celebration in Ennis.

A number of fraternal societies including local SPJST Lodges 25 and 135, Sokol, KIT and the Knights of Columbus, were working together on the project. Entertainment was to be provided by 12 bands," alternating lively music and providing beautiful continuous polka and waltz music."

In that same issue was a feature article by then Supreme Lodge Vice President Joe B. Elejny announcing the appointment of Silas H. Smith as the first SPJST State Field Manager. Brother Smith, according to the article, was, in 1972, "the top sales representative in the whole state in writing life insurance" and was "very active in promoting fraternal activities in his Lodge 66, Waco." At the time of his appointment, Brother Smith was serving as president of Lodge 66, Waco.

Turning then to the lodge reports, I read about the many cultural and community events that the local lodges were supporting.

For instance, out of Lodge 88, Houston, it was reported that the Czech classes were "coming along fine;" from Lodge 84, Dallas Baseball Team Manager Ben Jarma provided readers with a preview of the team's coming season and game schedule; and, from Lodge 154, Fort Worth, Sister Mary Pavey was reporting on the outstanding turnout at the lodge's Easter picnic: From the looks of things, 1973 was stacking up to be a good, solid year for fraternalism and member participation in the SPJST. I returned to the SPJST archives for a third time and proceeded to review the issues from May 1963 and 1953. It was more of the same-stories of service and fraternalism.

The history of the SPJST reflects the growth of a colorful and an active fraternal benefit society. The times may change; the names may change; but, the principles stay the same. All over the state-in big cities and small communities-the SPJST has an established record of fulfilling its mission to provide insurance, social interaction for its members and service to the community.

By maintaining an emphasis on family-oriented activities and applying the principles of fraternalism and fair play at all levels of our Society, we will ensure the legacy of the SPJST for future generations. ***

"It can be both interesting and enlightening to trace the course of development from old days to modern times."

In This Issue ...

Pages four and five of this issue include the directory of SPJST district and local lodge secretaries. The names, addresses, and in some cases, phone numbers, are listed. For that reason, you may want to save this issue-or at least the directory-for future reference.

Also, on pages eight and nine, the Vestnik introduces you to 39 of this year's 84 SPJST scholarship recipients. Pictured in this week's issue are those students who have just graduated high school and will be enrolling in a college or technical training institute this fall. Other 1993 scholarship recipients will be pictured in upcoming issues of the Vestnik.

Wednesday, May 26, 1993—VESTMK/3

From the President's Office Attention Young People: SPJST Sponsoring Flag Day Essay Contest The essay must be postmarked no later The United States Flag will celebrate than June 4th and received by the its 216th birthday on June 14. For the Supreme Lodge by June 7th, 1993. more than 10 million members of the 97 Youth contestants must select a topic fraternal benefit societies of the National from one of these Fraternal Congress 444k topics: of America, it n1. "What Does also marks the America Mean culmination of to Me?" National Frater2. "What Does nal Week, June It Really. Mean 8-14. o Be Free?"

Flag Day A Flag Day observances are Ceremony will a high point of be held at the National FraterSPJST Home nal Week. In Office in Temorder to promote ple on June 14, the patriotic spirit 1993 at 9 a.m. of the SPJST, our The members Society will be __SPJST Flag Day Essay Contest and the public sponsoring a Flag are invited to Day Essay Conattend this ceremony. test. This contest is limited to young people, ages 14 through 18. Contestants Mail your entries to: must be a member of the SPJST. Essays SPJST State FAC will range from a 150-word minimum to "Essay Contest" a maximum length of 300 words.

P.O. Box 100 The winning essay will receive a prize of Temple, Texas 76503 $100. The winning essay will he read at the Home Office Flag Ceremony on June 14, 1993 —SPJSTand published in the Vesinik.

Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of April, 1993 Current

Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Hardware Furniture and Office Equipment Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Surrender Value Premium Refund Decrease In Bonds By Amort.

Reinsurance Profit On Sale of Bonds Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors District Allocations Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Legal Service Expense Liability Insurance Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Committee Meetings Postage Salaries Office Supplies Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager Research and Development

DEBITS $ 1,405,016.55 13,130.89

CREDITS

160,846.08 379,635.26 2,319.04 6,351.00 2,290.00 4,277.03 66,679.44 105.41 73,470.00 7,628.40 32,743.15 56,478.05 2,775.75 12,341,12

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates June 4-6

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

June 6

Annual Picnic, Lodge 47.

June 27

District Three Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 66, Waco.

June 27

District Five Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 88, Houston.

July 10

District Four Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 160, Wall.

July 11

District Two Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 29, Taylor.

July 17

Tarok Tournament, Lodge 17, New Tabor

July 18

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

August 1

District One Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 137 Dime Box.

August 1

District Six Youth Achievement Day, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

Aug. 14-15

State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty.

Aug. 21

Tarok Tournament, Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

SPJST-

Attention SPJST Lodges With 50-Year Members There are still 24 lodges that have 50-year members and have not notified the Supreme Lodge about how they want to handle their 50-year pin presentations.

We would like to have responses back from all the lodges having 50-

Workshops Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Mortgage Loan Expense Convention REO Taxes, Ins Outside Legal Service Exp. Miscell. Mortgage Loan Income Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Certificate Loan Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Royalties & Minerals Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Prem. Income-Pd-Up Additions Application Fee

14,657.58 1,125.00 7,835.14 5,084.04 47,814.93 1,415.00 1,120.76 4,000.00 1,292.72 4,010.06 10,897.41 915.00 14,553.00 904.48 572.92 6,440.18 6,000.00 3,636.89 5,000.00 804.18 3,952.64 6,126.01 73,759.43 4,954.58 5,995.59 2,926.64 905.98 399.33 4,205.62

year members by the month of June.

If you have any questions about this, please call the Supreme Lodge at 1800-72-SPJST. Thank you, President's Department.

—SPJST-

179.24 13,456.93 6,000.00 2,820.26 376.06 640,605.44 4,328.75 36.00 87.00 155.48 507.67 1,845.00 44.81 489.50 197,412.82 2,364.57 7,306.59 240,830.06 221,830.37 7,127.46 3,610.17 39,747.35 9,569.50 $1,924,886.90

Cash Balance 3-31-93 Credits Debits

81,720.68 1,943,236.41+ 1,924,886:90-

Cash Balance 4-30-93

$ 100,070.19

Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture & Office Equipment

$ 100,070.19 60,565,499.43 29,666,492.74 1,547,177.36 640,281.22 588,548.73 821,296.40 272,629.34 53,887.00 129,660.76

Total Assets

$94,385,543.17

Fraternally,

Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$1,943,236.41

4/VESTNW-Wednesday, May 26, 1993

From the Secty.-Treasurer's Office 1993 Listing of SPJST District and Local Lodge Secretaries Article 96 (d): In the month of May, the "Vestnik" shall publish the names and addreses of the district and local lodge secretaries. This directory is printed in compliance with that By-Law. A number of lodges have not submitted a list of offi1993 DISTRICT SECRETARIES LISTING SPJST DISTRICT ONE Carol Petty, Secretary Route Two, Box 19 B Caldwell, Texas 77836 SPJST DISTRICT TWO Sharon Holman, Secretary POB 207 Hutto, Texas 78634 SPJST DISTRICT THREE Diana Engelke, Secretary Route Eight, Box 229-B Waco, Texas 76705

cers for 1993 and in those instances, information from the previous year is listed.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer -SPJST-Lodge No. 11, Praha (Merged with Lodge No. 21, Engle Lodge No. 13, Dime Box Dorothy Rackel Route One, Box 54 Dime Box, Texas 77853 (409) 884-0147 Lodge No. 14, Wesley Bessie Surovik 2401 Country Meadows Lane Brenham, Texas 77833 (409) 836-5048

SPJST DISTRICT FOUR Diana Pelzel, Secretary 123 Tyler Terrace San Angelo, Texas 76905

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts Charlsie Svetl ik P.O. Box 162 Buckholts, Texas 76518 (817) 593-4473

SPJST DISTRICT FIVE Dorothy Pflughaupt, Secretary 1243 Clovis Road Houston, Texas 77008 (713) 864-2163

Lodge No. 16, Bila Hora Henry Melnar 401 Bowie Hallettsville, Texas 77964 (512) 798-5817

SPJST DISTRICT SIX Elaine Berkovsky, Secretary 2918 Meadow Lane El Campo, Texas 77437 SPJST DISTRICT SEVEN Pauline S. Pavliska, Secretary Route Two, Box 154 Floresville, Texas 78114 (512) 393-3387

1993 LOCAL LODGE SECRETARIES LISTING Lodge No. 1, Fayetteville Irene Polansky P.O. Box 147 Fayetteville Texas 78940 (409) 378-2231 Lodge No. 4, Hallettsville Erwin J. Holy Route Five, Box 382-C Hallettsville, Texas 77964 (512) 798-4507 Lodge No. 5, Tioga Mrs. Lorene Schroeder Route Two, Box 196 Whitesboro, Texas 76273 Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood Barbara Jean Hykel Route Two, Box 195F West, Texas 76691 (817) 826-5618 Lodge No. 8, Weimar Rosie Shumberg Route One Weimar, Texas 78962 Lodge No. 9, Snook Carlson Jakubik Box 75 Snook, Texas 77878 (409) 272-8698 Lodge No. 10, Shiner Juanita Valenta Route One, Box 96 Shiner, Texas 77984 (512) 594-2798

Lodge No. 17, New Tabor Melvin H. Skrabanek Box 490 Caldwell, Texas 77836 (409) 567-3664 Lodge No. 18, Elgin Gilbert Kubicek 101 Plum Elgin, Texas 78621 (512) 285-4968 Lodge No. 19, Velehrad Ella J. Lichnovsky Route Four, Box 185 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 Lodge No. 20, Granger Ruby Loessin Route One, Box 688 Granger, Texas 76530 (512) 859-2765 Lodge No. 21, Engle Eddie Kubecka Route Four, Box 266 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (512) 865-3676 Lodge No. 23, Moravia Kathleen Guenther Roue Four, Box 62-A Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (409) 562-2124 Lodge No. 24, Cyclone Arleen Mayeux Route Five, Box 11 Quailhollow Road Temple, Texas 76501 (817) 986-2952

Lodge No. 28, East Bernard Helen Kelner 911 Avenue K Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (713) 342-2624

Lodge No. 54, West Anne Emery 1415 North Davis Street West, Texas 76691 (817) 826-3084

Lodge No. 29, Taylor Michael Kaiser Route Two, Box 23 Taylor, Texas 75674 (512) 352-3025

Lodge No. 57, Gonzales Anton E Lesak, Jr. 1125 St. Peter St Gonzales, Texas 78629 (512) 672-3371

Lodge No. 30, Talton Wanda Dorotik Route Three, Box 223 El Campo, Texas 77437 (409) 543-5722

Lodge No. 58, Hungerford Pauline Kalina 5010 Highway 59 North Wharton, Texas 77488 (409) 532-3309

Lodge No. 31, Yoakum Estelle Pfuhl Route Two, Box 74 Yoakum, Texas 77995 (512) 293-5142

Lodge No. 63, Sweet Home Ann Moseley Route One, Box 13 Lolita, Texas 77971 (512) 874-4266

Lodge No. 32, Victoria Kathy Ahlstrom 407 Taos Victoria, Texas 77904 (512)578-3279

Lodge No. 65, Crosby Jerry Prochazka 20507 Ramsey Road Box 634 Crosby, Texas 77532 (713) 328-3004

Lodge No. 33, Bleiblerville Merged to form new Lodge 201.

Lodge No. 35, Elk Virlene Kelley 2513 South 25th Street Waco, Texas 76706 (817) 662-4658 Lodge No. 36, West Raymond Holasek 114 South Marable Street West, Texas 76691 (817) 826-4116 Lodge No. 38, Kovar Joe J. Sulak P.O. Box 1355 Bastrop, Texas 78602 (512) 237-2058 Lodge No. 39, Bryan Lillie Matejka O'Shields Route Five, Box 390 Bryan, Texas 77803 (409) 823-5566 Lodge No. 40, El Campo-Hillje Leona Macha 501 Shropshire El Campo, Texas 77437 (409) 5433-3746 Lodge No. 41, Port Lavaca Laura Alexander Route One, Box 119-AA Port Lavaca, Texas 77979 (512) 552.-3162 Lodge No. 42, Sunny Side Formed Lodge No. 196, Houston-West Lodge No. 44, Industry Merged with Lodge No. 1.

Lodge No. 47, Seaton Dolores Skrabanek Route Four, Box 562 Temple, Texas 76501 (817) 985-2344 Lodge No. 48, Beyersville Richard Batla 902 Victoria Street Taylor, Texas 76574 (512) 352-6182

Lodge No. 25, Ennis Patricia Fowler Route Two, Box 17 Ennis, Texas 75119 (214) 878-2083

Lodge No. 49, Rowena Pauline Shiller P.O. Box 362 Rowena, Texas 76875 (915) 442-2601

Lodge No. 26, Skidmore Annie Mae Cox Route One, Box 114M Mathis, Texas 78368 (512) 547-3069

Lodge No. 51, Ellinger John J. Mikulenka Route One, Box 173 Ellinger, Texas 78938 (409) 378-4240

Lodge No. 66, Waco Bonnie Pruitt 2217 Joey Waco, Texas 76711 (817) 752-5602 Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg Ellen Holub Route Three, Box 310 Schulenburg, Texas 78956 Lodge No. 68, Nelsonville Merged to form new Lodge 201.

Lodge No. 73, Seymour Alice Orsak Route Two, Box 37 Seymour, Texas 76380 (817) 888-2391 Lodge No. 74, Lovelady Joyce Rains P.O. Box 1058 Latexo, Texas 75849 (409) 544-3919 Lodge No. 76, Wichita Falls Diane Sottek 2004 Gloria Wichita Falls, Texas 76309 (817) 692-3654 Lodge No. 77, Bomarton Merged with Lodge No. 73.

Lodge No. 79, Corpus Christi Helen Pavelka Route Four, Box 118 Robstown, Texas 78380 (512) 387-1384 Lodge No. 80, Holland Glen Latham 402 Pegram Street Holland, Texas 76534 (817) 657-2259 Lodge No. 81, Needville Mary Werner 2414 Avenue 0 Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (713) 342-3110 Lodge No. 82, Ennis Miles S. Strunc Box 133 Ennis, Texas 75120 (214) 875-6757 Lodge No. 84, Dallas Evelyn G. Salac 3895 Cortez Drive Dallas, Texas 75220 (214) 352-5295.

Lodge No. 85, Weinert Temporarily vacant.

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Lodge No. 87, Temple Dorothy Chervenka 1615 East Barton Drive Temple, Texas 76501 (817) 773-3638

Lodge No. 114, Fairchilds Alvin Brazda 1224 Courtney Richmond, Texas 77469 (713) 342-3123.

Lodge No. 151, Wharton Miss Carolyn Bucek P.O. Box 1262 Wharton, Texas 77488 (409) 532-4542 (409) 532-1910

Lodge No. 88, Houston Mildred Holeman 1006 Chantilly Houston, Texas 77018 (713) 683-0018

Lodge No. 117, Robstown Betty Jurica Route Two, Box 899 Corpus Christi, Texas 78406 (512) 265-9018

Lodge No. 153, La Salle Mary Jane Sralla 504 Geo. F. Simons Edna, Texas 77957 (512) 782-3374

Lodge No. 89, Rosebud Lois A. Skala Route Two, Box 72 Rosebud, Texas 76570 (817) 583-7518

Lodge No. 122, Wallis Dennis A. Korenek Route One, Box 314-A Wallis, Texas 77485 (409) 478-6149

Lodge No. 90, Stamford Mrs. Annie Vrzalik 13975 Co. Rd. 183 Stamford, Texas 79553 (915) 773-2818

Lodge No. 125, Westhoff Edwin A. Baros P.O. Box 145 Westhoff, Texas 77994 (512) 236-5572

Lodge No. 91, Crosby Lea Annette Franta 2727 Runnerburg, P.O. Box 1143 Crosby, Texas 77532 (713) 328-9026 Lodge No. 92, Fort Worth Christine Zich 3217 Lubbock Avenue Fort Worth, Texas 76109 (817) 927-0283 Lodge No. 93, Hobson L.F. Pustejovsky P.O. Box 193 Hobson, Texas 78117 (210) 780-4467 Lodge No. 94, Wheelock Cecil H. Dickson 16434 East OSR Hearne, Texas 77859 (409) 589-2104 Lodge No. 95, Seymour Mrs. Stanley Ondricek, Sr. 405 South Stration Seymour, Texas 76380 (817) 888-2014 Lodge No. 97, Placedo Dennis Vanek 501 Kelly Crick Victoria, Texas 77904 (512) 573-6771 Lodge No. 101, Gainesville Rudy G. Paclik Route One, Box 821 Gainesville, Texas 76240 (817) 668-6259 Lodge No. 103, Flatonia Donna L. Masek Box 317 Flatonia, Texas 78941 (512) 865-2878

Lodge No. 130, Dallas Stanley Vrla 6641 Patrick Dallas, Texas 75214 (214) 826-2670 Lodge No. 133, San Antonio Anthony Trilicek 722 Rocklyn Drive San Antonio, Texas 78239 (512) 655-1618 Lodge No. 135, Ennis Sylvia Laznovsky Route Seven, Box 47 Ennis, Texas 75119 (214) 878-3091 Lodge No. 137, Taft Viola Cabla 814 East Main Sinton, Texas 78387 (512) 364-3555 Lodge No. 138, Ganado Mrs. Sophie Dybala HC 61 Box 72A Ganado, Texas 77962 (512) 771-2598 Lodge No. 139, Danbury Lorenda Baldwin Route Seven, Box 15 Alvin, Texas 77511 (713) 585-4118

Lodge No. 154, Fort Worth Mary Renfro 8030 Anchorage Place Fort Worth, Texas 76135 (817) 237-1500 Lodge No. 155, Austin Raymond Prasatik 3000 Enfield Road Austin, Texas 78703 (512) 472-1721 Lodge No. 156, Baytown Jo Ann Vojacek 3510 Del Sur Street Baytown, Texas 77521 Lodge No 157, Lubbock Mrs. Ernest Kristinek Route Seven, Box 834 Lubbock, Texas 79401 (806) 763-0047 Lodge No. 160, San Angelo Sharon Waggoner 222 Crestwood Drive San Angelo, Texas 76903 (915) 653-0995 Lodge No. 161, Jourdanton Tillie Koch 1212 Mockingbird Circle Pleasanton, Texas 78064 (512) 569-5627 Lodge No 162, Iowa Colony Geraldine Kucera Frank 10703 County Route 65 Rosharon, Texas 77583 Lodge No. 164, Rio Hondo Louis Krupala Route Two, Box 61 Harlingen, Texas 78550 (512) 423-9666 Lodge No. 167, Penelope Sharon Howard Box 94 Penelope, Texas 76676 (817) 533-2418

Lodge No. 141, Mixville Ms. Laraine Fitch 161 Schulen Road Sealy, Texas 77474 (409) 688-8126

Lodge No. 168, Pleasanton Gus Novosad Box 38 JOurdanton, Texas 78026 (512) 769-3679

Lodge No. 142, Houston Alice Jochen 8416 Cedarbrake Drive Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 465-2396

Lodge No. 169, Brenham Patsy Brending Route Six, Box 6650 Brenham, Texas 77833 (409) 836-0242

Lodge No. 106, La Grange J.C. Spacek, Sr. 705 South Madison La Grange, Texas 78945 (409) 968-3393

Lodge No. 143, Inez Carol Prukop Hollybrook Est. Lot 49 Inez, Texas 77968

Lodge No. 107, Floresville Pauline S. Pavliska Route Two, Box 154 Floresville, Texas 78114 (512) 393-3387

Lodge No. 147, Jourdanton Isabel Ventrcek 809 Olive Street Jourdanton, Texas 78026 (512) 769-3236

Lodge No. 110, Kaufman Willie V. Janicek Route Three, Box 190 Terrell, Texas 75160 (214) 932-3397

Lodge No. 148, Blessing Olga Steffek P.O. Box 156 Blessing, Texas 77419 (512) 588-6228

Lodge No. 112, Guy 011ie A. Miller P.O. Box 336 Guy, Texas 77444 (409) 793-4338

Lodge No. 149, Alvin Carole Truksa Route Two, Box 410 Alvin, Texas 77511 (713) 585-3143

Lodge No. 170, Lake Jackson Merged with Lodge No. 81 Lodge No. 171, Lockhart Sue Grabarkewitz 625 South Guadalupe Street Lockhart, Texas 78644 (512) 398-6675 Lodge No. 172, Pasadena Lillia Mae Peter 3609 Preston Pasadena, Texas 77505 (713) 487-2106

Lodge No. 176, Houston Northwest (Formed Lodge 196, Houston West) Lodge No. 177, Academy Kathy Fritz 4209 Fox Trail Temple, Texas 76504 (817) 773-8067 (817) 773-1575 Lodge No. 178, Longview-Kilgore Jerry Bartos 1907 Blue Ridge Parkway Longview, Texas 75605 (903) 759-2526 Lodge No. 179, Warrenton Ricky Weyand Route One, Box 38-B Round Top, Texas 78954 (409) 249-5679 Lodge No. 180, Burleson Barbara Hartgraves 700 NW Douglas Burleson, Texas 76028 Lodge No. 181, Conroe Kathy Kocsis 1547 Memorial Drive Conroe, Texas 77304 Lodge No. 183, Arlington Cynthia Ann Bearden 1637 B Patio Terrace Arlington, Texas 76010 Lodge No. 184, Moulton 'Harvey Wagner P.O. Box 161 Moulton, Texas 77975 (512) 596-7260 Lodge No. 185, New Braunfels Kathleen Miles 410 Magazine Avenue New Braunfels, Texas 78130 (210) 629-1164 Lodge No. 186, Caldwell Faye Luksa P.O. Box 898 Caldwell, Texas 77836 Lodge No. 187, Round Rock Deborah Rohlack 514 Virginia Round Rock, Texas 78664 (512) 255-4985 Lodge No. 188, Centerville Susan Helmcamp P.O. Box 687 Buffalo, Texas 75831 (903) 322-5310 Lodge No. 189, Bryan-College Station Jaime W. Wentrcek 3702 Valley Oaks Bryan, Texas 77802 (409) 776-8872 Lodge No. 191, Lufkin James and Linda Hancock 3004 South Chestnut Lufkin, Texas 75901 (409) 632-3555 Lodge No. 195, Cleburne O.D. Otte P.O. Box 552 Cleburne, Texas 76033 (817) 641-2568 Lodge No. 196, Houston West James Patschke 1914 Jacquelyn Houston, Texas 77055 (713) 682-6470

Lodge No. 174, Rockdale Florian C. Skubal Route One, Box 42 Rockdale, Texas 76567 (512) 446-2360

Lodge No. 200, Bruceville-Eddy Sandra Gatewood 1160 Lindsey Circle Belton, Texas 76513

Lodge No. 175, Rosenberg Frank Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77469 (713) 342-4898

Lodge No. 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Lillie M. Shupak 935 Shupak Road Bellville, Texas 77418 (409) 865-2616

6/VESTNiK Wednesday, May 26, 1993

Letters from the Lodges Lodge 6, Cottonwood to Meet June 4 We will be having our regular lodge meeting on Friday, June 4. We will also have a meal consisting of chili hot dogs.

See you there.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter

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15, Buckholts Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

Lodge No. 15, Buckholts, met on May 11, 1993 at 6:30 p.m. with President Gladys Allison presiding.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence for our deceased members.

The minutes were read by Charlsie Svetlik and approved. The treasurer's report was given by Gladys Allison, acting treasurer, and was approved. Committee reports were also given and approved.

Progress reports were given by our sales representative Jeanette Glaser and Michael Schoppe We now have a new treasurer, Michael Schoppe.

We were very proud to have two members receive 50-year pins. Congratulations to Nora Lee Zavodny and Bennie Vyhiral.

On the sick list was Clara Balusek and Charlsie Svetlik who had surgery but is now able to he out and about again.

Alicia Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas K. Williams of Rockdale, will be presented an SPJST scholarship at our June 8 meeting. We will be having a covered dish meal. Come and bring your food and join the fun.

The next meeting will be Tuesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. This will be a covered dish meal. Come attend the meeting and join the fun and fellowship.

Fraternally, Audrey Gandy McCall, Reporter

SPJSTINTEREST RATES

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

6.25% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7% Annualized Effective 6-1-93 through 7-31-93

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Family Social Scheduled June 13 Dear Members, Please mark Sunday, June 13th, on your calendars. This is the date of our Lodge 40 Family Day Social to be held at the SPJST hall in Hillje, Texas. 50year members will also be honored at this event.

Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with the meal being served at 5 p.m. Members are asked to bring a covered dish item for the meal. Door prizes will also be awarded.

We will be looking for you!

Fraternally, Dora Lee Kopecky, FAC

SPJST-

47, Seaton Czech Classes Begin June 3

Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Just to intorm you that Czech classes will be starting. We have scheduled an organization night for Thursday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in the instruction of conversational Czech, please he at the first meeting. This will be the key to how many will he attending the classes. The class will be taught in twohour sessions for a total of 16 hours. The instructor will be Martin Valko, a Temple Junior College student, originally from Czechoslovakia. He has plans to visit Europe on July 25th so we may have to have two sessions for two weeks to conclude the instruction before he leaves.

So, everyone who is interested in the Czech classes, be at Seaton Star Hall on Thursday, June 3rd at 7:30 p.m. See you then or call me to let me know that you will definitely attend class. Home: (817) 985-2545; Work: (817) 773-1575.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, F.A.C.

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47, Seaton Members—Your Help Is Requested Lodge

Plans and schedules are nearly finalized for the June 6 picnic. With your help and generosity, Star Hall's picnic can once again be a success.

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7 1/4% 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 9 1/2% for 10 years 9 3/4% for 11 to 15 years

Sweet treats are needed for the "Sweet Booth." Pies, kolaches, strudles, cupcakes (a children's favorite) top the list.

Contact Martha Klusacek if you have any questions.

Auction items (anything from A to Z) are being accepted now, and through the day of the picnic. Everyone seems to enjoy the friendly "bidding war" that begins late afternoon. Contact Chairman Frank Klinkovsky or co-chairpersons Lee and Ruth Hanusch for information.

May 29 will be a clean-up/work day beginning at 8 a.m. General cleaning and maintenance will be done.

Then, on June 5, members will gather to set up for the picnic.

Cooking will begin early Saturday a.m. with most members arriving by 8 a.m. to lend a hand. Check with the group you are working with on the day of the picnic.

As always, your donations—whether of food, or merchandise, are greatly appreciated.

Katherine Morris, Reporter

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84, Dallas Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members, Our May meeting began with a moment of silence in memory of our departed member, Stacy Athas. May she rest in peace.

Correspondence from Ella M. Faraizl and Denise Prasifka was read during the meeting.

Committee Reports The Sunshine lady reported on correspondences that had been mailed. Get well cards were sent to Johnnie Pokladnik, Vickie Kits, Joe Tydlaska, C.J. Alson, Jody Rejcek and Raymond Reznik. Sympathy cards were sent to Teresa Gaiser on the loss of her brother and to Angelo Athas and family on the loss of his wife.

Bessie Petr delivered the youth report.

She said that the teens May 2nd meeting to elect officers had been delayed until a later date. The junior youth club members, however, elected their officers at that night's meeting.

It was announced that the Czech Culture Society will be meeting at our lodge on June 29th. Also, Ben Jarma promised to have all of the details discussed for the 4th of July picnic being planned by the group.

The Living Memorial report was delivered by Martha Frnka. Many acknowledged the recent letter noting money contributors and we thanked them.

On Sunday, June 6th, there will be a short business meeting at 3 pm. This meeting will take the place of our regular monthly meeting and be followed by indoor and outdoor games. Hot dogs and chips will be served promptly at 6 p.m. by Lodge No. 84, followed by Lodge No. 130 serving watermelon for dessert.

Please come and enjoy this social and feel free to bring a guest. It will cost you nothing and who knows—the invited guest may want to join the SPJST. President Olson reported on behalf of the lodge sales representatives and asked all in attendance to send prospects who might be interest in knowing more about lodge activities.

During the meeting it was reported that Vice President Wanda Petr suffered a heart attack while visiting in Las Vegas, Nevada. Get well fast, Wanda. We send

you our prayers.

Remember our June 5th dance. Music for the hoedown will be by the Country Boys. So, get those western outfits on and join the crowd that will be dancing here on our "second to none dance floor."

Also, make note of the following dates: On June 19th as Henry Rejcek will be furnishing the music and on July 17th, the Mynarciks will be playing for the Princess Ball.

Fraternally, Rose Scott

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88, Houston Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

Mother's Day—what a wonderful day!

I know that most of you had a beautiful day—wherever you were. I, for one, had a lovely day with my children in Weimar.

My grandchildren were all present. On Sunday, we attended church early and then Al and Arlene and "the kids" cooked up .a storm. My deceased husband, Ernie Hanka, had three nephews who he dearly loved. The families still celebrate Mother's Day with us. This was our first Mother's Day without Grandma Hanka.

She was missed.

On Monday, May 10, Lodge 88 met for their monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.

President Ermis opened the meeting.

After the colors were presented by our flag bearers, Marceil Malak, who was pinch-hitting for Mildred Holeman, read the names of our deceased members: Ruth Duncan, Milton Kalusek, W.L. Lucas, Mary Sontag and Frances Kadlecek. Sympathy was expressed to the families.

The officers who were absent were Mildred Holeman, Ellen Miculka, who attended a class reunion in Ohio, and Shirley Stonaker.

President Ermis again announced our "Homecoming with a Splash" on June 6.

We will play games from 2 to 7 p.m. This will include the "spinning wheel," a money-making project put on by Helen Hegwood for the sales representatives and officers. Bring her some "pink elephants" for this. She's begging for them, so help her.

There will also be a beauty contest at the pool. The dinner is being catered by Tom Pierce. It will be a free dinner for those who have paid their annual dues. Be sure to present the card that was given to you.

A free dance will follow by the City Polka Boys from 5 to 9 p.m. Don't forget while you are eating that our famous Choral Group and the Lodge Orchestra will be entertaining on the gazebo.

The menu will consist of brisket, sausage, ranch-style beans, buttered potatoes, slaw, pickles, onions, jalapenos, bread and tea. The price for those who have to pay: Adults—$4.50 and children under 12—$3.50. Serving will start at 11 a.m. and will continue through 1:30 p.m. on the outside. The food will then be taken inside and served until 3 p.m. under the supervision of King B. Hegwood and his assistants. The Birthday Club will have their famous Pastry Booth will Lillie Spies in charge.

Lillie is hoping that she'll get some real good pastries as in the past from the Birthday Club sisters, Lodge 88 members and friends.

Pat Holeman delivered the financial report. FAC Homer Alexander also gave his report. He still has vacancies for the next defensive driving course. Call Homer at 681-3304 if you wish to take the course.

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Youth Leader Barbara Linney said that she walked 10 miles in the walk-a-thon.

She even beat Sister Marie Stayton. The Youth also made a trip to the San Jacinto Monument on April 17th. They also visited the Battleship Texas on a guided tour.

Barbara Linney announced the new youth officers. I enclosed the picture and their positions, so don't fail to look for it.

President Jerry then installed them.

President Jerry also presented the 50year pins to those who were present.

They were: Mary Ann Akers, Evelyn Vornsand, Calvin John Vojtek, Allen Schiller and Bennie Kocich.

Viola Cox, entertainment chairman gave her very good report. On Saturday, May 29, Tony Janak will be here. On June 5, Sterling Silver will play. You may recall that they played here last year and did very well.

President Lowrina Lindemann reported on the Birthday Club. We had a covered dish meal on May 12. She asked for sweets for the Pastry Booth scheduled for June 6.

Board Chairman Karl Lindemann reported on the swimming pool and other board activities. Our pool manager is Ken Stebing and he has selected eight life guards. The board will have a special meeting on May 19, 1993.

The auditing chairman, Tom Marsh, stated that the books were found to be in order.

The Choral Group will perform at the Klein School and at the Caldwell, Texas Kolache Festival.

We have several members who are very ill. They are Mrs. Johnnie (Clara) Broz, who is a member of the Board and handles all of the finances and reinvesting. She had surgery, which was serious, but she's well on the mend. Shirley Stonaker, our secretary-treasurer, has been ill for some time—too long. We do hope that she will soon be well again as she is also missed a lot. Tom Jecemenek, who is almost 90 years old has really had a "bout" in the hospital but he is at home now.

Robert Grissom has put his wife Annie in a home, where they are equipped to take care of her. Mrs. Rudy (Angeline) Miculka has been ailing for a long time.

Right now she's at home after being in and out of the hospital. Annie Vala is also

in a home as is Wiley Guetner. I hope that our prayers will be answered.

We were disappointed that Bill Souchek has gone in "hibernation," so he said, when President Ermis asked him to speak. He always puts a little "spice" in our meeting. Maybe it will be a good one next month.

District Five Director Louis Hanus was in Temple at a meeting. District Five President Evelyn Mikeska wasn't in attendance either. District Five Secietary Dorothy Pflughaupt asked for more recipes so that she can get the cookbook completed.

The Youth Leader, Mrs. Hermis, visited with us. We enjoyed having this nice lady and encourage her to come back again.

DYC Marie Stayton had taken her State Royalty group to Ennis. On June 27, we will have DYC day at Lodge 88.

After Helen gave her insurance report, we adjourned at 9:15 p.m.

We then entertained the 50-year members with a beautiful cake. Rosalee Kostom, Lowrina Lindemann and Lillie Spies served the refreshments.

Fraternally submitted by Pearl Hanka, Second Vice President

"Remember—Anvone bored these days is not paying attention." —Bill Copeland —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Member Activities Lodge

Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt went to Hawaii and reported a marvelous trip. Jo and Lee had their 50th anniversary in July of last year and their three children presented them with a trip to Hawaii. It took almost a year for them to go, but as Josephine says, "It turned out to be a wonderful trip." Alice and Paul Minar from Cat Spring went with them.

This couple also celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1992.

The Pflughaupts and Minars left on April 19th and returned on the 28th.

Lodge 88, Houston 50-year pin recipients, pictured from left, front row: Mary Ann Akers and Evelyn Vornsand; back row: Calvin John Vojtek, Allen Schiller, Bennie Kocich, and Lodge President Jerry Ermis, who presented the pins.

Youth Club officers were also installed during the May lodge meeting. They are, from left, Lodge 8 President Jerry Ermis, Youth Club resident Carey Gray, Vice President Jeanette Dames, Secretary Kristin Sokol, Treasurer Melissa Havemann, Reporter Lindsey Michalak and Sergeant-atArms Amanda Havemann.

The Youth Club led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance. The President wished all mothers a happy day.

As in all meetings, the officers delivered good reports. For the month of May, Martha Durham had sent birthday cards to members over the age of 65. Bea Adami and Esta Belle Hubenak were celebrating their birthdays, so the membership sang Happy Birthday to them. The Youth Club also performed a song for the mothers and Mellisa Hubenak sang a solo for all members.

Under the topic of unfinished business, we discussed what might be put in what used to be the windows. Josephine Prochaska presented some ideas and had some sample to show. There were a lot of ideas , so the committee will start working on something that will please most everyone. This will be on the next meeting agenda.

The trustees have received bids on painting the inside of the hall so that will be getting started right away. We also talked about the house that the manager lives in that is located in the rear of the building. This house is quite old as it was moved to its present site from the first location of our lodge hall.

We also need to watch our money so as to not get into debt. Money does not come in as quickly as it did in the past.

As we all know it takes money to maintain a building, we never know when something unexpected will come up. Our building was built in 1938 and has been kept up so well that it still looks like a new building.

Went to see Sister Bennie Bartek at the River Oaks Care Center and she is in bed and is a little weak. Some of you, if you have a little time, try to visit her and cheer her up some. Also, try to visit any of the members that might be under the weather.

Remember, we never know if someday Personal Comment—I believe that the we may be in a nursing home and would children couldn't have given their parents like for someone to visit us.

At the last meeting, Christine and Carl anything nicer than a trip that they will and Evelyn fixed the meal. President always remember.

The Kostoms—Rosalee and Tim— Zich volunteered Christine and Evelyn and they did a good job of fixing potato recently had a three-week visit from Frankfort, Germany. Their guests were (Continued on page 10) Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Reiter and their two sons, Jan and Michael. Mrs. ReiterSlavinka—is from Czechoslovakia and Ernest is from Germany. Both have good jobs in Germany and their two good-looking boys are full of vim and vigor. Like all boys, they have to be kept busy. Rosalee and Tim did their best to do that.

They spent one day at their home on the bay and they took them to NASA. The boys were on vacation and enjoyed a wonderful trip. Their trip also included a week at the Grand Canyon, enjoying one of the wonders of the world, and then a return trip to San Antonio where they took in Fiesta Texas and Sea World. I'm sure they don't have that in Germany.

Albert Kubala presents his sister, I'm also sure that Rosalee and Tim did Evelyn Scaff, with her 50-year all they could to keep them happy.

SPJST membership pin.

"Remember—God's hand is always there and once you grasp it, you'll never let go."

Submitted by Pearl Hanka, Second Vice President —SPJST--

They spent five days on Oahu and stayed in a hotel near Wackike Beach. They took a Grand Circle Island Tour through the city of Honolulu and the Hilo Hattie factory where Hawaiian clothes are made.

Other points of interest included the Hawaiian Jewelry Design Center (which featured the world's largest display of deep ocean jewelry), the pineapple and sugar cane fields, the Diamond Head Crater, the U.S. military bases, elegant homes in the mountains and on the beaches, beautiful flowers and flowering trees.

They toured the Arizona Memorial, Punchbowl National Cemetery and the Polynesian Cultural Center. They also enjoyed a sunset sail on Ali's Kai Catamaran, including a wonderful dinner and hula show. One evening they went to Germaine's Luau for dinner and more good hula performances. At Germaine's they saw how an entire pig is roasted on a pit.

On another night, they went to a cocktail show featuring the Four Preps which they reported to be very entertaining.

The group then spent two days on Maui at Lahaina. They toured the island, including stops at the Haleakala Crater and Botanical Gardens. Along the way they encountered many beautiful sights, including beaches, lookout points and dark blue waters.

Finally, it was on to the big island of Hawaii for two days at Kailua-Kona. The group took a grand tour of the island with stops at the active volcano, the black sand beach, coffee orchards, macadamia nut company and orchid gardens. Hilo's scenic route also included great waterfalls, colorful flowers and flowering trees.

They mentioned that some of the hotel landscaping was just unbelievable. The stay on Hawaii also included a drive through the Parker Ranch, one of the largest in the world. All in all, it was a very enjoyable trip.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Reports on May Meeting Dear Members and Friends, We had a nice Mother's Day meeting on Sunday, May 9. Of course, the weather was a drawback, but several mothers were present.

John Paparskar presents his aunt, Rose Jaworski, with her 50-year SPJST membership pin.

SNESTNIK—Wednesday, May 26, 1993

1993 SPJST Scholarship Recipients 1993 College Freshmen SPJST is proud to introduce its 1993 SPJST Scholarship recipients. The following this fall. A future issue of the Vestnik will picture those scholarship recipients who two pages include photographs and brief outlines of those students who are graduat- are already in college. Congratulations to all of these SPJST scholarship recipients for ing from high school this spring and will be attending a university or technical college a job well done.

ANDREW WILLIAM ADAMS, Lodge 177, Academy, son of Edwin and Marjorie Adams, graduate of Temple High School; College: University of Texas; JOEL AMOS, Lodge 24, Cyclone, son of Charles Amos and Ann Amos; graduate of Temple High School, College: Not Available; CONNIE LEIGH BARCAK, Lodge 88, Houston, daughter of Laddie and Mary Ann Barcak, graduate of Klein Oak High School, College: Not Available; NIKOWA "NIKKI" BARCLAY, Lodge 88, Houston, daughter of Neal and Gaye Barclay, graduate of Cypress Creek High School, College: Not Available THOMAS CHARLES BEDRICH, Lodge 24, Cyclone, son of Charles and Katherine Bedrich, graduate of Cameron Yoe High School, College: Texas State Technical College; JASON WAYNE BERGER, Lodge 66, Waco, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Berger, Jr., graduate of West High School, College: Texas State Technical College; JAMES LEWIS BREZINA, JR., Lodge 54, West, son of James and Fran Brezina, graduate of Robert E. Lee High School, College: Not Available; SANDRA K. BUDNICK, Lodge 88, Houston, daughter of Edmund and Dorothy Budnick, graduate of Bellville High School, College: Texas A&M University DANIEL R. BULANEK, Lodge 88, Houston, son of Eugene and Elizabeth Bulanek, graduate of C.E. King High School, College: Not Available; JOAN CHUNDA, Lodge 10, Shiner, daughter of Mary Ann Chunda, graduate of St. Paul High School, College: University of Texas; KRISTEN RAE DAVID, Lodge 29, Taylor, daughter of Barbara Schiller and Allen Ray David, graduate of Taylor High School, College Texas A&M University; ADAM JOSEPH DeYOUNG, Lodge 73, Seymour, son of Arlene and Larry DeYoung, graduate of Bothell High School, College: Not Available

TARA D. FURLOW, Lodge 88, Houston, daughter of Frank and Debbie Furlow, graduate of Lutheran High North, College: Not Available; KIMBERLY MARIE HOLUB, Lodge 29, Taylor, daughter of Joe and Carolyn Holub, graduate of Taylor High School, College: Not Available; LORI JURENA, Lodge 63, Sweet Home, daughter of Leon and Louise Jurena, graduate of Yoakum High School, College: Texas A&M University; MARSHA KAYE KOKES, Lodge 29, Taylor, daughter of Marvin and Joyce Kokes, graduate of Taylor High School, College: The University of Texas

KIMBERLY KAY KROPP, Lodge 29, Taylor, daughter of Mrs. Ann Kropp and the late Ray L. Kropp, graduate of Taylor High School, College: University of Texas; SUSAN MARIE KUTAC, Lodge 21, Engle, daughter of Ernest and Mary Ann Kutac, graduate of Schulenburg High School, College: Blinn College; LORI LAZNOVSKY, Lodge 135, Ennis, daughter of Larry and Lil Laznovsky, graduate of Ennis High School, College: Not Available; CHRISTOPHER WAYNE LESCHBER, Lodge 187, Round Rock, son of Larry and Pam Leschber, graduate of Hutto High School, College: Texas A&M University

A total of eighty-four $500 scholarships, including youth merit or royalty scholarships, were awarded by the SPJST in 1993.

Scholarships are funded by contributions and memorials from SPJST members, lodges, employees and through an annual allocation by-SPJST Supreme Lodge.

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1993 SPJST Scholarship Recipients 1993 College Freshmen

TOMMIE McLANE LOSTAK, Lodge 139, Danbury, son of Lonnie and Eloise Lostak, graduate of Danbury High School, College: Not Available; GAIL MACALIK, Lodge 25, Ennis, daughter of Betty Macalik, graduate of Ennis High School, College: University of Dallas; SUSAN MALER, Lodge 54, West, daughter of Elizabeth Maler and the late James A. Maler, graduate of West High School, College: McLennan Community College; RONDI ANN MICHALIK, Lodge 160, San Angelo, daughter of Ronnie and Diana Michalik, graduate of Wall High School, College: Angelo State University BRADLEY DAVID MOTAL, Lodge 175, Rosenberg, son of Gregory and Nancy Motal, graduate of Lamar Consolidated High School, College: Not Available; CHRISTINA ALICE PECHACEK, Lodge 35, Elk, daughter of Tommy and Sandra Pechacek, graduate of Axtell High School, College: Baylor University; JASON R. PETTER, Lodge 142, Houston, son of Ronald and Nellwyn Petter, graduate of Sam Rayburn High School, College: Not Available; JODY DON PRINZ, Lodge 29, Taylor, son of Ray and Lorene Prinz, graduate of Taylor High School, College: Not Available

JEFF PAUL SCHWERTNER, Lodge 49, Rowena, son of Maynard and Nancy Schwertner, graduate of Ballinger High SChool, College: Not Available; TINA A. SCHWAB, Lodge 188, Centerville, daughter of Andre and Evelyn Schwab, graduate of Centerville High School, College: Sam Houston State University; RONDA SHORTRIDGE, Lodge 24, Cyclone, daughter of Ronnie and Donna Shortridge, graduate of Temple High School, College: Not Available; DARRELL GLEN SMITH, Lodge 40, El Campo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Smith, graduate of El Campo High School, College: Texas A&M University MELYNDA CAROL TOMASEK, Lodge 20, Granger, daughter of Allan and Mary Ann Tomasek, graduate of Granger High School, College: Texas A&M University; DANA R. VASEK, Lodge 4, Hallettsville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor C. Vasek, graduate of Hallettsville High School, College:. Not Available; ALICIA WILLIAMS, Lodge 15, Buckholts, daughter of Douglas and Beatrice Williams, graduate of Rockdale High School, College: Not Available; NORMA WILSON, Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, daughter of A. Wayne and Irene Wilson, graduate of El Oivrnpo High School, College: Not Available LARRY DUANE YATES, Lodge 66, Waco, son of Gladys_ and James Yates, graduate of Robinson High School; College: Texas State Technical College; LISA ZABOJNIK, Lodge 25, Ennis, daughter of Georgie and Victor Zabojnik, graduate of Ennis High School, College: Navarro College; JONATHAN LEONARD ZALESKY, Lodge 88, Houston, son of Leonard M. Zalesky and Mary Jo Zalesky, graduate of B.T. Washington High School for Engineering, College: Not Available.

Since the SPJST Scholarship Program began in 1983, a total of five hundred fifty-three $500 scholarships, not including youth merit or royalty scholarships, have been 'Presented by the Society.

Congratulations to all recipients and thank you to all contributors.

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salad, English peas, ham, sausage and Czech sauerkraut. There were also plenty of pastries brought in by the ladies.

The next meal will be put on by our Youth Clu'). I am sending pictures of our received their 50-year pins. members Don't forget to attend the dances that are held at the lodge. This is the way lodges make the money that keeps them going. Keep up with the activities that are in the Vestnik calendar section. Our doors are always open to all membership and friends from all over the state.

The brash young man was being interviewed for a job. "I can pay you $75 a week now and $90 in three months," the boss told him. "That's fine," answered the fellow, "I'll be back in three months."

Fraternally yours, Carl W. Zich President and Reporter —SPJST-

Scenes from Lodge 107, Floresville SPJST Membership Presentations

75-year member Albina Svoboda, center, receives pin from District Seven Director Bob Bayer. Sister Svoboda's daughter, Eleanor Talley, is pictured at left.

Dear Members, Lodge No. 148 is having their Annual Barbecue Dinner for their members and family on June 5, 1993, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Blessing Parish Center in Blessing, Texas. Those who didn't receive their card for R.S.V.P., please contact Olga Steffek at (512) 588-6605 or Marie Morris at (512) 588-6392 so we will know how many plates to order.

Fraternally, Olga Steffek —SPJSTEdna Lyssy receives her 50-year SPJST pin from District Seven Director and Lodge 107 President Bob Bayer.

107, Floresville Honors Members

Lodge

On May 2nd, Lodge No. 107, Floresville honored its 50- and 75-year SPJST members. Anezka Hosek was also honored for having outlived her policy.

Barbara Lindley, Edna Lyssy and Libbie Ann Kalenda were awarded 50-year pins. Presentations were made by Lodge 107 President Bob Bayer. Albina Svoboda, who now resides in the Floresville Care Center, was unable to be present so her daughter, Eleanor Talley, Pauline Pavliska, Trey Bielefeld and President Bayer went to the Care Center and presented Mrs. Svoboda with her pin.

A delicious barbecue chicken dinner with all the trimmings and desserts was served to the honorees and their families as well as to all of the lodge members who came to celebrate with the award recipients. About 70 guests attended the meal and participated in an afternoon of fun and games at the hall.

A very short meeting was held after the meal. All business was tabled until the June meeting which will be held on June 13th at the usual time. The Youth Club will meet at 3 p.m. and the adult meeting will start at 4 p.m.

A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to the barbecue crew. Don't know when we can repay you for your hard work, but the finished product was excellent and all the members who ate the meal are most grateful.

It would be so nice if we had 70 members present at our June meeting, wouldn't it?

Hope to see many of you there. Here's something that I would like to pass on to our members. I think it just fits—SPJST and fraternalism: "I will pass through this world just once; Any good therefore, that I can do, or any kindness that I can show to any human being, Let me do it now Let me not deter it or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again."

Author Unknown Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska, Secretary and Reporter —SPJST-

142, Houston Celebrates Lodge 20th Anniversary

Lodge

Dear Readers, On Saturday, May 15, 1993, Lodge 142, Houston, held their 20th anniversary of the lodge celebration.

148, Blessing to Host Annual Barbecue Dinner

Lodge

160, San Angelo to Meet June 13 Lodge

The regular quarterly meeting of Lodge 160, San Angelo will be held at 2 p.m. on June 13, 1993 at the Wall Brethren Fellowship Building. Hope to see all of our members there.

Sharon Waggoner Geistmann Secretary —SPJST-

154, Fort Worth Celebrates Mother's Day

Lodge Agnes Hosek, 96, outlived her SPJST life insurance certificate and is congratulated by Brother Bob Bayer.

Libbie Ann Bayer Kalenda receives her 50-year SPJST pin from Brother Bob Bayer.

Liz (Pavliska) Bielefeld pins 50-year SPJST membership pin on William Paviska and Lucille Hegar.

50-year members who attendee_ the 1992 award einuer an celebration, are pictured, from left, front row: Bessie Smitli, Anton Svoboda, Pavliska, Lucille Hegar and Joe Hegar; back row: Clarine enak and Joe Pavliska.

The Youth Club held a very successful cake sale and prize drawing during this celebration. The Youth worked very hard together that day.

They would like to thank various members and guests who donated pastries and prize drawing items to this fund-raising project. They are as follows: Henry and Rita Hermis, Frank and Dorothy

Tumis, Maryann Kieschnick, Mr. and Mrs. Motl, Mr. and Mrs. Schmidt, Ms. Jo Burl, Henry and Barbie Hermis, Fred and Joann Buri. Again, the Youth thanks all those who donate to them and for their continued support.

Sincerely, Elizabeth Hermis, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Dear Members and Friends: We hope that all of the mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day. We had a large turn out for our Mother's Day Celebration. Everyone enjoyed a delicious dinner after Brother Bob Clevland started us off by saying grace.

Before our meeting, the Youth Club had all the mothers join in on their program. Twelve youth were present and each recited—one-by-one—what a mother meant to them. This was followed by each mother receiving a beautiful hand painted card with a Liz Claiborne gift, donated by Sister Carolyn Clevland.

Those involved really worked hard and did a beautiful job.

Brother Jerry Milan concluded this section of the program by defining what each letter in M-O-T-H-E-R meant.

A special thank you from all of us was extended to Sister Mary Steinman for all the time and work that she puts in for our youth.

Flower arrangements went to Jewell Clark, "Granny," as she is known to all of us. She will be 90 years old on June 1.

Best wishes for many more. Our youngest mother in attendance was Sister Sherri Mason, who is here from New Zealand visiting family and friends.

Our meeting started a little later and was called to order by our President Brother Jerry Milan, who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. He also made welcome guest Gerri Jezek, who moved here recently from Florida. She was invited to our Mother's Day Dinner and she really enjoyed the fraternizing.

The minutes read by Sister Mary Renfro and the treasurer's report read by Sister Anna Johnson were approved.

Sister Mary Pavey reported on all cards sent.

Brother Milan reported on the meetings to be attended with other officers on preparations for the 1996 convention. He reported that all was going well in this area. Glad to report that Brother Jerry is

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doing very well and is as busy as ever.

It's hard to keep a good man down.

Three new members were also reported. They are: Jason Jirik, Amy Roach and Krysten Brown. All were made welcome.

Brother Tal Milan reported on the Sales Meetings that he and Sister Mary Renfro had attended at Lodge No. 92 with Brother Keith Gatewood. They were proud of the fact that they made 100s on their tests. Brother Tal also reported that Brother Keith will be here later to make a presentation.

He also reported that he and Sister Susan Peaton attended the State Youth Meeting in La Grange.

Sister Rose Steinman gave a report on the District Three Spring Meeting.

Brother Jim Mason gave us a report on Brother Michael Hennessey, who is still quite ill. Our prayers are with you, Michael.

Last Monday I was released by the doctor but he said that I will be swelling for a long time. Still, I am able to get a shoe on and back to work. Thanks to all for your concern.

We will not have a meeting in June. A large group will be in Houston for the Southern District Sokol Slet, so hope to see you on Sunday, July 11 at 3 p.m.

Happy Birthday was sung to Sisters Mary Renfro, Anna Johnson and Jewell Clark. Best wishes to all of our May celebrants for many more.

Yours truly was the door prize winner and donated it to the lodge.

So until—Keep Smiling, Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on May Meeting

Lodge

Vice President Bobby Fritz called the May 12th meeting to order. The members recited the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present except President Otis Beck.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the minutes of the last meeting which were approved as read. Thank you cards were read for the Juanita Ramm Family and also from St. Luke's Catholic Church for the use of the bingo supplies. All committee reports were read and approved as read. One new member was written for the month.

Jo Ann Smith was voted on and welcomed into our lodge.

We were proud to have one of our members, Andrew Adams, who is graduating from Temple High School, receive an SPJST scholarship. Congratulations to Andrew.

FAC J.C. Johnson recognized May birthday celebrant , Kathy Fritz. Happy birthday, Kathy! J.C. informed the membership of the Fraternal Service Workshop to be held on May 25th at the Home Office and invited any member who is interested in the fraternal program.

It was announced that Clifford Cawthon had donated a hopper to our lodge to be used for mixing the door prize tickets. We appreciate you thoughtfulness, Clifford.

Door prizes were awarded to Irene Johnson, Barbara Wright and Karen Bartek. The lodge incentive and recognition program was again discussed and the membership talked about different ways to qualify for the fraternal requirements and also ways to write more new insurance. Our lodge is striving to meet the Gold Star Award and with the teamwork

of all our members, this goal will be met.

Please make plans to be at our next meeting on June 9th. The social starts at 6:30 and the business meeting will be at 7:30. You may be one of the persons to win the door prize.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

Worth Friendship Club Reports on Activities Fort

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting on May 6 was called to order by President Jo Prochaska. She made welcome our guest, Joe Kozel, and two new members, Patsy Tomlin and Tammye Dillard. She also greeted our 34 members present and wished a Happy Mother's Day to all. We missed Rose Mary Gribble, Annie Whitsill, Ann Sustala and Genevieve Earle who were ill. We hope that you are all doing well. Sister Jo also thanked all for their support of the bake sale that was so successful.

The minutes were read by Secretary Merel Kovar and approved as read. She also read thank you notes from Rose Nieswedony, Geneva Hennessey and Pauline Ezra for the get well wishes for her husband, Ezra, who was also our member. I am sorry to report that he passed away. Services were held at the St. Thomas Catholic Church on Wednesday, May 5. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to Pauline and her family. May he rest in peace.

Annie Belota thanked everyone for her card and prayers.

The treasurer's report by Lydia Alholm was a very good report.

Sunshine Chairperson Anna Johnson reported on the many cards that she sent.

They are greatly appreciated by those who get them.

A motion was made and passed that our officers be relieved of being hostesses.

Bessie Brezina had her daughter visiting the family from Florida.

Our next meeting will be on June 2. It will be catered by Elma Anderson. Several members volunteered to bring the pastries.

Our hostesses will be Rose Nieswedony, Mary Pavey and Roberta Pruitt.

Door prizes winners were Anna Johnson and Della Gaynon. The lucky Mother's Day gifts that were donated by Jo Prochaska went to Martha Boenisch, Rose Romeo, Patsy Tomlin and Marie Tesar.

Happy Birthday wishes went to Anna Johnson, Andy Sustala and Mrs. Frances Tirk, who will be 93 on the 29th. May you all have many more.

Grace was said and a delicious lunch and games were enjoyed by all.

Last night Joe and Carrie Milan and myself returned home safely from a wonderful visit with Jerry Koubek, a longtime friend in Bandera, Texas. That scenery and hospitality were the greatest.

Hope to see you all on Wednesday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m.

So until—Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Report on Activities Dallas

Our. May meeting was called to order

by President Bertha Podrasky. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Stacy Athas, a member of the Krouzek for many years and Jamie Hulovec, a dear friend of many of the members.

Bertha welcomed 32 members and nine men guests. Also welcomed were Pat Wilson, Marilyn Fullbright and Kathy Pottkotter, granddaughters of Helen Vrla.

Correspondence was read by Evelyn Trojacek, including a letter and dues donation to the Krouzek from Ella Mae Faraizl. She has been ill and hasn't been able to attend the meetings. She sent a "hello" to everyone.

A letter from Milt Spaniel, President of the Dallas-Brno Sister Cities project was also received, thanking everyone for their help with the student fund raiser dinner.

News of Members Jo Cechan thanked everyone for "Thinking of You" cards.

Rose Kopecek sent greetings to everyone. She was unable to attend the meeting.

Nita Houzvicka is in the Plano Rehabilitation Center for therapy. Frank says "thank you" for the cards that she has received and he would like for us to send the cards to the house and he will take them to her.

Liddie Pavelka of the Sunshine Committee sent Easter cards to Virginia Blatney, Anna Brown (via Martha Vrla), Bessie Kalich, Martha Malooly, Christine Woods, Stacy Athas, Agnes Janecka, and Libby Slovak.

"Get well" and "Thinking of You" cards were sent to Jo Cechan, Bessie Reames, Virginia Blatney, Martha Patak, and Nita Houzvicka.

A sympathy card went to the Stacy Athas Family. A donation will be sent to a charity of the family's choice.

Libbie Elsik of the Sunshine Committee sent a "Thinking of You" card to Ella Mae Faraizl.

We voted to give money for the 4th of July picnic.

Alice Roberts wanted to remind us of the "White Elephant Sale" that will be held before the August meeting. The sale will start at 9:30 a.m. Please be sure and have your white elephant with a price on it before the August meeting.

Announcements: The Czech Culture Society will meet on June 28, 1993 at Sokol. At the last Culture meeting, a date was set for Czech Day at the Fair. It will be on October 17, 1993.

Donations: Rose Kopecek sent some sewing thread for anyone who could use it.

In memory of Jerry Maca from Vlasta Jurcek.

In memory of Stacy Athas from Evelyn and John Trojacek, Bob and Anne Zvolanek, Jerry and Viki Kohn, Henry and Evelyn Cechan, and Libbie and Francis Smith.

"Thanks" for the beautiful flowers for the tables from Anne Zvolanek, Alice Roberts and Theresa Carper.

Pat Wilson, Marilyn Fullbright and Kathy Pottkotter honored their grandmother, Helen Vrla on her 90th birthday with a champagne toast and a birthday cake. We all enjoyed the toast and cake.

Happy Birthday was sung to May Birthday celebrants, namely, Anna Brown, Nita Houzvicka, Vlasta Jurcik, Anne Oates, Dorthy Reznik, Helen Vrla, and Fa ye Wright.

Hostesses were Millie Noska, Helen Parma, Libbie Smith and Marie Lattner.

Rose Parma's granddaughter, Lisa Wilson, will star as Jennifer, in Dangerous Curves on May 12, 1993 at 11 p.m. on Channel 14.

Dorthy Reznik entered the poem "No More Hours" in a contest and won First Prize. It will be in the October edition of Home Life Magazine.

No More Hours I counted Hours I have Wept, I counted Hours I Haven't Slept, I counted Hours I have tried, Only to discover that you lied.

But today God came and said to Me "Stop Counting Hours— Come with Me." Now that I'm with Him I can see and Counting more Hours is History.

Congratulations to Dorthy Reznik.

Our next meeting will be on June 3, 1993. See you then.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter SPJST-

Worth Ladies Circle Reports on Meeting Fort

President Marie Tesar opened the meeting of the Ladies Circle followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. New member Bee Adami was unable to attend but we hope to welcome her next time.

The reading of the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer's report were approved and filed as read.

The Sunshine Chairman reported that Inez Krivanek is recovering from knee surgery. Sympathy was expressed to Clara Marchioni on the death of her uncle, Willie Andre. Also reported was the death of Bill Lesikar's brother and Tony Tateravich, a relative of Clara Cohen and Esta Belle Hubenak.

Under old business, more discussion was held on our trip to Granbury. The tentative date will be July 13th. We will meet at the National Hall and car pool.

Those interested in going will sign up.

Final plans will be made next month.

June hostesses will be Julia Dueser, Rose Nieswedony, Estelle Hurtik and Frances Simmank.

Evelyn Spacek announced that the Lodge No. 92 Board of Trustees voted to have the Ladies Circle be in charge of the pastry booth at the Heritage Festival in September. Clara Cohen will be in charge of the booth.

An article about the origin of Mother's Day, first observed in May 1908, was read. It was proclaimed a national holiday by President Woodrow Wilson in 1914. I hope that all of you mothers had a happy time with your families and friends. A humorous poem titled "Flour Sack Underwear," author unknown, was read by Clara Marchioni. It brought back some fond memories—or maybe no-sofond memories. Anyway, we enjoyed it.

Lots of May birthdays to celebrate, namely, Herminia and Phyllis Cihacek, Corina Cranfill, Esta Belle Hubenak, Anna Juran, Mary J. Kane, Aurora Maldino, Lydia Palachek, Rosie Zalesak, Joe Paprskar and new member, Bee Adami.

Door prizes went to Rose Jaworski and Elma Anderson. Joyce Tesar announced the upcoming dances and thanked everyone for her wonderful birthday party last month. I attended so I can confirm that a great time was enjoyed by all. We wish you many, many more.

The meeting adjourned with 46 ladies and 10 men present.

Blessing was given after which a lot of

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good food was enjoyed and followed by game time. Congratulations to all the graduates!

Fraternally, Aurora C. Maldino, Reporter

—SPJST-

Reunions

Kocian Family Reunion The 24th annual Kocian Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, June 13, 1993 at the SPJST Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood hall. Registration will be at 10 a.m.

A noon meal will be provided for a nominal fee. Everyone is asked to please bring a prize for the auction, and a dessert.

For additional information, please call or -write Randy Kocian, 625 Stovall, Waco, Texas 76706, or phone (817) 662-1330.

—SPJST-

Skrabanek-Marek

Family Reunion The time has come for our annual gettogether. This year it will be on Saturday, June 12 at the Seaton School lunchroom Registration will be at 10 a.m. with the noon lunch at 12:30 p.m. As usual, we are asking you to please contact any and all family members who may not read this notice. This year we are going to provide the meat. Each family is asked to bring side dishes and desserts. Plates, napkins, utensils, tea and coffee will also be provided. If you would like any other drinks you must provide them on your own. The cost of the reunion will be $3 per person.

If anyone has any questions, please call LaVerne Cabla at 985-2354 or Arleen Mayeux at 986-2952. Hope to see you there.

—SPJST-

Shiller-Hejl

Family Reunion The Shiller-Hejl Reunion will be held on Saturday, June 5, 1993 at the Circleville V.F.W. in Taylor, Texas. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for lunch, and, if possible, something for the country store and auction. The Circleville V.F.W. is approximately three miles north of Taylor on Highway 95 North.

For further information, contact Eileen Shiller at (512) 856-2236 in the evening or Viola Shiller at (512) 8982289 during the day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Eileen Shiller Secretary-Treasurer Shiller-Hejl Reunion

—SPJST-

Vajdak

Family Reunion The 40th annual Vajdak reunion will be held on Sunday, June 13, 1993 at the SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish for the noon meal. Eating utensils and drinks

will be provided.

Our 40th reunion will celebrate the Vajdak love for cooking and for growing things. We have compiled a special cookbook for the occasion. We would like you to bring for trading something from your flower or vegetable garden, starter plant/seeds from one of your favorite plants, or some vegetable garden produce. We would especially appreciate "family plants"—those plants which have been passed down over the years.

Come and join the fun!

Sincerely Karen Foltermann Sirnic 105 South West Street Weimar, Texas 78962 (409) 725-8745

SPJST-

Section Letters

Youth

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Participate in District Three Spring Meeting Dear Members, The Lodge 66 Youth Club meeting was held April 18, 1893. We had eight members, four adults and one visitor present. Our visitor was Kimberly Shaver.

Kimberly, come to visit our club again.

We also had a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt after our meeting. Everyone had a good time.

The youth went to the Moody Care Center on April 10 to visit the residents and to give out Easter candy. The youth enjoyed the visit to the home and the chance to visit with one of its very special residents. He is Mr. James Scott, who is 103 years old. He loves to talk and visit with the young people.

The District Three Spring Meeting was on April 25, 1993 at Lodge No. 84 in

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on May Meeting

LIT REGISTRATION If you would like to attend this year's LIT workshop, complete this form along with your green camp form and LIT form and mail to SYD Joni Lange at:

Dear Members and Friends, The lodge meeting was held on May 2.

The Youth Club gave rose buds and other gifts to each mother at the meeting.

The Youth Club brought cakes to the West Rest Haven on April 5 for their birthday party.

On April 18, the Youth Leaders had nice meeting at Lodge No. 84, Dallas.

The youth are currently working on Y.A.D. items. Y.A.D. cards are due in by June 7—get them in earlier if you can.

Camp will be from July 12 to 15 at Camp Val Verde.

Our next lodge meeting will be on Friday, June 4 at 7:45 p.m. and the supper will be at 6:30 p.m., so, all of you try and come out for the supper and youth club meeting.

Fraternally, Willie Mae Schuetz, Youth Leader —SPJST--

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on March Meeting Dear Members, The Lodge No. 66 Youth Club held their regular meeting on March 21, 1993.

We had 16 members, six adults and one visitor in attendance. Our visitor was Angie Norman. Come back and visit our club again.

On Thursday, March 25, we made Easter door decorations for the Moody Care Center. We went to the Moody Care Center on Saturday, March 27th to visit the residents and to decorate their doors.

We all had a good time.

After our youth club meeting, all of the young people went out and flew kites.

The weather was beautiful and windy.

I would like to thank Sharon Tierce for having the meeting. Diana Engelke and I were at the Youth Leaders Workshop in La Grange.

The door prize was won by Candace McAdams and Jamie Trickett. The birthday cake was brought by Jesika Tierce.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Dallas. We would like to thank Lodge No. 84 for their hospitality and the funfilled day.

The youth elected officers during their meeting. Jesika Tierce was elected president. This will be her fourth year as president. Congratulations, Jesika. Nathan Tierce was elected flag-bearer. Congratulations to you, Nathan.

The District Three Youth are getting ready for a busy summer. District Three Y.A.D. will be at Lodge 66 in Elm Mott on June 27. Camp will be from July 12 until the 15th at Camp Val Verde.

I would like to thank Sharon Tierce, Patti Neslony and John Engelke for having the meeting and Easter egg hunt. I would also like to report that Diana Engelke and I attended the District Youth Leaders' Workshop at Lodge 84, Dallas.

The door prize was won by Justin Engelke and Amanda Neslony. The birthday cake was brought by Brandy McAdams.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates Youth Leader —SPJST-

SPJST Youth Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 We're looking forward to an educational weekend filled with fun and friends.

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Important Dates and Coming Events 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

July 16-19 July 20-26 July 12-15 July 30-Aug. 1 July 22-25 June 18-20 July 27-30

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District Youth Achievement Days District I District II District III District IV District V District VI District VII

August 1 July 11 June 27 July 10 June 27 August 1 July 18

Lodge 13, Dime Box Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 66, Waco Lodge 160, Wall Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 40, El Campo/Hillje Lodge 185, New Braunfels

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vina vystehovalectvi z okresu Vsetin pfipadil nakonec ani pfesne nevime, skoneila a po nekolik nasledujicich let jak byly 2adosti vylizeny.

Nejviceproblemfi je spojeno se se z okresu nikdo legalne nevystehoval. stanovenfm zaeatku viny Pfleinou tito pfestavky mohl bSrt jedvystehovalectvi. Vystehovalecka nak natlak &alit, ale mohla mit i dalgi horeeka, ktera se projevila podavanim diivody. Vystehovalci zaeinali v Texasu 2adosti o povoleni k vystehovani, hospodafit na nelehl*h podminek a Ladislav Baletka nabyla na Vsetfnsku nejvet gfho roz- sotva mohli svSirri pfibuzOm a (Pokraeovini) sahu v srpnu a zaff 1853, nepoeitame-li pfateliim do stare vlasti posilat ladosti Josefa Mag fka a Josefa Jekla, potegujici zpravy o svem postaveni. ktere byly podany pravdepodobne v Navic vetginou neumeli psat. Situaeni Pfieinou zbidaeeni obyvatel eervnu 1853. V roce 1853 podalo zpravy okresnfho ufadu Vsetin o Vsetinska byla podle neho skuteenost, 2adosti 9 obeanri z Jablunky, 1 z nalade mezi obyvatelstvem ze druhe novY majitel velkostatku zfidil dve Janovem, 1 ze Lhoty, 1 z Liptalu, 3 z poloviny roku 1855 konstatuji, 2e velke parnh pily a doprava a prodej Ratibofe a 1 ze Vsetina. Zda vgak vystehovalecka horeeka pominula. dfeva byla svefena spekulantrim, Ulady navic velmi dovedne vyuEvanekdo z techto radatele odcestoval jiz v zatimco dfive se vYrobou, dopravou a roce 1853 a dostal se do Texasu, nelze I y y e snahach o omezeul prodejem stavebnhho dfeva a reziva pfesne zjistit. V tivahu pfichazi jedine vystehovalectvi i skuteenosti, re dva rivili sami obyvatele ze Vsetinska. vystehovalci z Okresu Vsetin se vratili ueitel Pavel Nechuta a Liptalu, Rolnik Pavel Machalec z Halenkova kteremu byl zasldn cestovni pas 8. zoet do Evropy. Byli to Toma g Maruvddel, re hlavni pfleinou jehov listopadu 1853. Je v gak o nem znamo, tinek z Rrird'ky, kterY pfijel po vystehovani je netirodnost pridy a jeji ze zemfel v Liptdle v roce 1857. Zdd se svem navratu do Prahy 15. bfezna 1857 obtirne obdeldvdni. Rozina tedy, re prvnhmi vystsehovalci byli v a Jan Hurika z Rati ore, kterY pfijel v Drevojankova ve sve rddosti napsala, roce 1853 Josef Ma gic a Josef Jelek. V 1857 a usadil se u pfibuznYch v re v hornatem kraji vYchodni Moravy dvahu by sice pfichdzel Jan Spaeek a Katefinicich. "...v nynej gich netirodnYch letech pfi I kdy poznatky ze spisri okresniho Jablunky, kterY pfevzal cestovni pas velike panujici drahote a pfi mnohem 20. ledna 1854, nebo ratibofgti obeane hejtmanstvi ve Valagskem Mezifiei a pfieineni ani vyriviti se neize...".

Tomag Batla a Stepan Gabry g, avgak smigeneho okresniho tifadu ye Vsetin Stejne drivody uvedl ye sve ladosti take nektere okolnosti tomu nenasvedeujf. nejsou ripine v drisledku torzovitosti Jan Skrabola z Rffid'ky. Nouze a Jan Spaeek i Toma g Batla byli jegte ridajri a v drisledku dpine absence innedostatek ob2ivy primely k podanf poedtkem bfezna 1854 vyslYchdni jako formaci z mesice dubna 1855, piece jen 26.dosti o povoleni k vystsehovanf svdci v zdleritosti Josefa Ma gika pled ukazuji ureite tendence. Nejvet gi poeet domkafe Josefa Lag tovicu z Hovezi, okresnrin soudem ye Valagskem ze zjigtenYch 236 osob, ktere se kterjr nem& ani kousek piidy a Evil se Mezifiei a datum jejich odjezdu nevi vystehovaly v roce 1855, pochazel ze pouze nadenickou praci. Rolniku Janu znamo.

Vsetina (59), Hogralkove (30), Janove Jurefkovi z Hovezi znieila v roce 1854 Nejvice radatelri odcestovalo z (25) a Novell° Hrozenkova (24), Peina mnoho poll povodefi, take okresu Vsetin do Ameriky v roce 1855, (18) a Ratibofe (18). VysokST poeet vystsehovani bylo pro neho za teto kdy prvni vina vystehovalecke horeeky osob, ktere se vystehovaly ze Vsetina, situace jedinou nadeji a Martin vrcholila. Za pfedpokladu, 1e v gech 71 je ponekud plekvapujici, protole v Kofenek z Hovezi uvedl jako dfrvod k radatelti, ktefi zaplatili kauci na nasledujicfm obdobi mezi vystehovalci vystehovani sva kamenita pole na cestovne, skuteene odcestovalo, pak nachazime hlave obyvatele z vesnic. kopcfch navic pog kozovand silnSrmi svystehovalo jen v roce 1855 nejmene Tato skuteenost vede k zamygleni. degti. ProtoIe neumel 2adne remeslo, 236 osob. Tento poeet byl Nebylo piece jen podezfeni na nezbSrvalo mu do budoucna nic jineho, pravdepodobne je gte vyggf, nebo z ob- Leopolda Markuse ze Vsetina, 2e net' chodit po 2ebrote. dobi mesice dubna 1855 se nedochova- pfisobi jako vystehovaleckSr agent, Do Ameriky odchizeli za chlebem ly. o vystehovalectvi vithec 2adne zaz- pravdive? Maria i na tuto otazku dd nejen rnladi, easto bezdetni manlele, namy. jegte budouci v y' zkum odpoved. ale i star gi lide, ktefi 2ili jako —KONEC\re druhe polovine roku 1855 prvni Vimenkafi na usedlostech, ktere ji2 v minulosti pfedali svSrm &tem. Protok i jejich deti odchazely do Ameriky, rozhodli se k vystehovani i rodiee. Tak napf. Jan Rube z Janove narozenSr roku 1797 uvidel jako dfivod ye sire radosti z roku 1854 skutenost, le jeho syn Matej, u neho2 zil s manielkou Annou a mladgim synem Martinem na vymenku, se rozhodl vydat do Ameriky. Vdova Katefina Zezulkova. z Janove, narozend roku 1796, kterd 1ila jako vSimenkafkau sveho zeta Jana Rornovjaka, uvedla, re i on se rozhod pro vystehovani."/ Oba tito vystehovalci - Jan Rubae i Katefina Zezulkova - se odvoldvaji na rodieovskou ldsku a driveru ke svYm &tem, s nimir odchazeji za more.

Ve vgech dochovanYch l'adostech se jako hlavni pfieina vystehovani jednoznaene uvadi hospoddiska s socialni situace, do na se radatele dostali v drisledku netirody ci rivelnYch pohrom, anebo v drisledku hospodalskYch zmen.

Pokud jde o poeet osob, ktere se vystehovaly v prvni vine vystehovalecke horeely z okresu Vsetin v letech 1853-1855, je treba fici, 2e se jej ani v budoucnu nepodaff pfesne zjistit, nebot' ve ginou je nutno vychazet z velini strohSrch udaju, ktere se o vystehovalectvi dochovaly. V fade Pohled na ZaAovou, v pozadi Vsetinske vrchy.

Poeitky vystehovalectvi z okresu Vsetin do Severni Ameriky (1853 - 1855)

26. kvetna 1993 88th lesson.

Revision exercises.

The verb to say.

Put the words in brackets into correct forms:

For revision see lessons 38 and 39. a) Muds to vzit do (obe ruce). jegte nestalo pevne na (nohy) a radeji lezlo po (kolena). Poslouchala hudbu se (zavfene oei). Umi chodit po (ruce).

Pane doktore, ka glu a boll me na (prsa). Nemohu Wit (vlastni u gi). Stal s (obe ruce) v kapsach a jen se dival.

Jsem unavenST a neustale mi huei v (ugi). Na (nohy) mela lehke bile boty. gpatne vidim, musim si davat noviny blize k (oei). b) Deti si hrdly s darky, ktere dostaly k (vanoce). Babieka u nas zristane al do (velikonoce). Boll me v (zada). Turiste cestovali po (Cechy, Morava i Slovensko). Co jsi dostal k (narozeniny)? Stal na podiu s (housle) v (ruce) a uklanel se. Nage babieka nemd v byte ristiedni topeni, mush topit v (kamna). 0 (prazdniny) pojedeme do (Tatry nebo Krkonoge). Ceti jsem to zpravu v (noviny). Poslali jsme jim pozdrav k (velikonoce). Ceti jsi Vane'urovu knihu Obrazy z (dejiny) naroda eeskeho.

Chlapec mel radost z (nova hodinky).

Nejradeji spim na (zada). (May) vystfihl obrazek z easopisu. Men jsme k veeefi pagtiku z (jatra). Musig getiit (penize). Pojedu se leeit do (zname ldzne Karlovy Vary), Prevlekl se do (plavky). Zprava gla od (tista) k (lista).

Read the numerals: Na namestf jsou 3 hodiny. dedecek potfebuje 2 brSrle. Sestra si koupila 5 gaty. V kedem pokoji jsou 1 kamna. Mam 4 kalhoty. Tatfnek ete kat:1Si den 2 noviny. Do toho domu vedou 3 dvefe.

Some phrases with the verb fict/hlat: Pfigel, nefekl ani a ani b a zase odegel.

— He came, didn't say a word and left again. Rikag, le je to dobre? Ani bych nefekl.— You say it is good? I don't think so. Nerad chodim na navgtevy, ale aby se nefeklo, tak tam s vami — I don't like going for visits, but to keep goodwill I'll go there with you. Hned jsem ffkal, 2e to nepfijde.— I saw at once that it wouldn't work.

Vgichni ho obdivuji, ale, mezi nami feeeno, jd mu moc nevefim. — Everybody admires him, but between you and me (between ourselves) I don't believe him. Myslig, is e se vyplati to stare auto koupit? To bych fekl!— Do you think the old car is worth buying?

You bet it is! Ode gel, ale net' bys fekl gvec, u2 byl zpatky. — He left, but came back before you could say Jack Robinson. Zadne penize ti neddm, tfr jsem tekl. — I won't give you any money and that's my last word.

Mimochodem feeeno, co fika g jeho novemu romanu? — By the way, what do you think of his recent novel?

Key to exercises from lesson 87• jednim, jednomu, jednu, dvema, tfi, etyf, tfemi, etyfemi, dvou tisic, dve ste, tfi sta, peti set, gesti, dvanacti, etyfech, gedesati tisic, dvaceti deviti, tficeti dvou, dvaceti etyf, ste, tficatem tfetim, dvacate prvni, osmou, devatou, dvacatSrm devatYm, dvanactYm, dvacate druhe, deviti tisic dvou set gedesati tfi, gest tisic sedm set patnact.

JAN HOLUB

14/VESTNIK-26. kvetna 1993

Ueme se Cesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce Jedenadvacita— Lesson 21 The Seven Cases— Sedm padfi What is a case?

A case is the form which shows, the function of a noun, adjective, or pronoun, in the sentence, and its relation to other words in the sentence. There are seven such cases in the Czech language.

1. NOMINATIVE, or subject case: prvni pad— answers the questions: KDO— who? (is the doer of, or subjected to, some action?); CO— what? (lifeless object or event is something said about?)

Ex.: KDO tam chodf? Karel tam jde.

Here Karel is in the nom. case. Co se tam deje? Schke se tam kona. Here schuze is in the nom. case.

GENITIVE Case— druhY pad, has a function similar to the English possessive case, (my friend's house, or the house of my friend). The genitive has acquired a wide range of meaning besides the basic sense of BELONGING. It answers the questions: Ceho? of what?, 6? whose?

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DATIVE Case— del pad, is primarily a case of direction marking end or result towards which an act proceeds. It is therefore used after the verbs GIVING, SENDING, SAYING, or WRITING something to someone.

It answers the questions KOMU?, to whom?, and EMU?, to what?

Ex.: Komu p g e§? Pg u domu tatinkovi. (Tatinkovi here is in the dative case). Cemu posloucha§ Posloucham vysilaci stanici. (Stanici is in the dative case).

4. ACCUSATIVE, or Direct object case— 6tvrtY pad; marks the receiver of the action or the thing acted upon by the subject. It answers the questions: KOHO? whom?, and CO what?

Ex.: Koho's tam videl? Videl jsem tam meho pfitele. (piitele is in the acc. case).

Co tam vidi§? Vidim moji matku. (matku is in the acc. case) 5. VOCATIVE Case— pat' pad— is used for addressing or calling to a per-

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son or a thing.

Ex.: Bratre Novaku!

Otte mfij!

Matko ma!

6. LOCATIVE, or prepositionalgestY pad; is always used with prepositions. It cannot stand alone. It expresses position in time or space. It answers the questions KDE? where? 0 kom? About whom? 0 Um? About what?

Ex.: Kde je Marie? Seth na schodech. (na schodech is in the loc. case) O kom mluvig? Mluvim o teti&e. (0 tetiece is in the loc. case) 0 eem se jednalo? Jednalo se o ruznYch bodech. (o ruznych bodech is in the loc. case) 7. INSTRUMENTAL— sedmy pad — expresses the means, way, manner, instrument, or casual condition. It answers the questions (s) km? with whom?, (s) elm? with what?

Ex.: Cim jel do Ameriky? Letel letadlem. (letadlem is in the instr. case). S km jsi letel? Leta jsem se sestrou Aneu. (se sestrou AnC"u here defines the "man-

ner" in which the flight was made).

Cim Si psal? Pi g u tuikou. istIm gaty kartaeem. Jel jsem vlakem.

Pornahame pfikladem. Zemfel hladem. Stal se lekafem. Duni byl znieen bombou. Zde to voni Jdete tuto cestou. Zvolili ho piedsedou.

All of the above endings are in the instrumental case.

Assignment Construct a sentence in each of the 7 cases, answering the word functions in each case. Go back to the nominative case, and write sentences answering KDO, and CO?, etc., and then continue.

Translate the following proverbs: 1. Obecenstvo je easto a detinske: tleska chvilkovemu ohnostroji, a kaRlodenniho velkolepeho vYchodu slunce si ani nevgimne.

2. Nejkrasnej gi jitro nevrati dne pfede§leho. Co uplynulo, se nikdy vic nevrati.

3. Jen slzy radosti jsou uprimne.

Discuss these proverbs with your parents.

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SPJST LODGE 88, HOUSTON SWIMMING POOL OPENING WEEKENDS: May 22-23, May 29-30, June 5-6 DAILY: June 6 through September 1 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. $2 per member; $4 per guest

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1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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Free Entertainment Throughout the Day!

HOMECOMING WITIIA SPLASH! Sunday, June 6, 1993 SPJST LODGE 88, HOUSTON

All guests must be accompanied by a member and member must remain in the pool with the guests.

1435 Beall Street Houston, Texas Ar. Barbecue With All the Trimmings

SWIMMING LESSONS WILL BE AVAILABLE

Beginning at 11 a.m. Meal free for members with current membership cards; Otherwise, $4.50 for adults and $3.50 for children. 25 cents extra for carry out.

For additional pool information, please call 869-5767; or, for additional lessons in formation, please call 699-8129

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 1993 Lodge 88 Homecoming with a Splash The Lodge 88 Youth Club will sponsor a Beauty Contest and a "Big Splash" contest.

Those interested in participating may register at the pools- ide on June 6th.

Any SPJST member may swim at Lodge 88 for member price.

Please come and join us at Lodge 88, Houston for some summer fun!

(4 Birthday Club Sisters Will Have Their Famous Pastry lir Swimming Pool Opens at 11 a.m.

Admission is $2 for members and $4 per guest.

(4 Entertainment for all ages • Country Store • Over/Under • Prize Drawing • Snow Cones • Beauty Contest

Bingo 2 p.m. -4 p.m.

Ar Free Dance for Everyone Ar-

Music by the City Polka Boys in the Ballroom from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

Come out and join us for a day of fun!

Wednesday, May 26, 1993—VESTNiK/15

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Friday, May 28—Holland High School Graduation Ceremonies Saturday, June 5—Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, June 6—Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 12—Ivey Reunion Sunday, June 20—Ivicic Reunion Monday, June 28—American Legion, 7 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0)

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LODGE NO. 1, FAYETTEVILLE Sunday, June 6—Lodge No. 1 and The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society Picnic at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill. Begins at 11 a.m. ***

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, May 28—Trustee Meeting, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 29—Kral Family Reunion Sunday, May 30—Lander Family Reunion Friday, June 4—Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, June 5—Jezek Family Reunion Sunday, June 6—Savage School Reunion Friday, June 11—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 12—Glatter Family Reunion Sunday, June 13—Kocian Family Reunion Friday, June 18—Social Night, 7:30 Saturday, June 19—Hanzelka Family Reunion ***

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (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 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 (Local lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 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, May 30—New Edition; 3-7 p.m.; $4.50 per person.

Saturday, June 5—King of Swing, 8:30-12:30; $4.50 per person.

Sunday, June 6—Battle Dance ($5 per person); 2-7 p.m.; Jodie Mikula and Harry Czarnek.

Sunday, June 13—Vrazels, 4-8 p.m. ($4.50 per person).

Sunday, June 27—Battle Dance ($5 per person) 3-8 p.m. Zetka's Polka Band and Bobby Jones Czech Band.

Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, May 29—Wooley-Maddux Wedding Dance; Music by "Reckless"; 8:30-12:30.

Sunday, June 6—Green Reunion Saturday, June 12—Private Wedding Sunday, June 13—Stepan Reunion Monday, June 14—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Monday, June 21—Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m. at lodge hall.

Saturday, June 19—Youth Dance , Music by D.J. Sunday, June 26—Hubnik-Malcik Wedding Dance; Music by "Firecreek"; 8:30-12:30.

Saturday, July 10—Third Big Countywide Garage Sale. To reserve your space, call (817) 985-2228.

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, May 29—Straight from the Heart Saturday, June 5—Hard Country Saturday, June 12—Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 19—Cherokee Rose Saturday, June 26—Billy Roy Heart of the Night Saturday, July 3—Neon, Texas (Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30.) ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) **X LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, June 13—FAMILY DAY—at lodge hall in Hillje-50-year members will he recognized. Registration begins at 3 p.m.; dinner at 5 p.m. 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 Sunday, May 29—Work day for cleaning the hall and premises, beginning at 8 a.m. to prepare for picnic.

8-12 p.m.—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra Thursday, June 3—Czech Classes, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 5—No Dance—preparations for picnic, beginning at 8 a.m.until ?

Sunday, June 6—Annual Lodge Picnic. Barbecue beef or chicken plates at 11 a.m., also plates to go; arts and crafts; sweets booth; games for all ages; auction at 5 p.m. Free entertainment throughout the day.

Tuesday, June 8—Lodge Meeting Saturday, June 12—The Texans (C/W) Sunday, June 13—Hejl Reunion Friday, June 18—Family Night, R.V.O.S. No. 5 Meeting Saturday, June 19—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Monday, June 21—Board Meeting Saturday, June 26—Czech Harvesters of Dallas Sunday, June 27—Southerland Reunion (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. 49, ROWENA Sat., June 5—Private Wedding Anniversary Friday, June 18—SPJST Social Game Night Sunday, June 20—Franke Family Reunion Sunday, June 27—Czech Heritage Meeting, 2:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, June 4—Second Quarterly Meeting, 7 p.m. 50-year member Sister Georgia Lyons will be honored. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, May 29—Sidekick Saturday, June 5—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, June 12—Billy Roy Heart of the Night Saturday, June 19—Private Wedding Saturday, June 26—Second Chance ***

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. 84, DALLAS Sunday, June 6—Monthly Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 5—The Country Boys, Dance "Old Time Hoedown" Saturday, June 19—Henry Rejcek Polka Band, Dance Saturday, July 17—Princess Ball Dance, Music by Mynarcik Orchestra ***

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).

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

Saturday, June 5—Sterling Silver, Ballroom and Variety Music. $5 per person.

Sunday, June 6—Lodge 88 Homecoming with a "Splash" Dinner at 11 a.m.; Bingo at 2 p.m.; Dance from 5-9 p.m. with music by the City Polka Boys.

Friday, June 11—Texas Brew, True C/W. $5 per person.

Saturday, June 12—Central Texas Sounds, Polka and Variety. $5 per person.

Saturday, June 19—Gus Lindemann, Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person.

Saturday, June 26—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man" Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, May 23—Ballroom Dance sponsored

by North Texas Polonia (Polish Club). Music

by Winston Barney. 4-8 p.m.

Sunday, June 20—The Sulaks of Ennis; Father's Day Dance sponsored by Lodge 92.

(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.) ***

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, June 13—June Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, July 11—July Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO.148, BLESSING Saturday, June 5—Annual Barbecue Dinner for members and family, 5-7 p.m. Please RSVP, by calling Olga Steffek at (512) 5886605 or Marie Morris at (512) 588-6392. *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, July 11—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, June 5—Heart of Texas (C&W) Saturday, June 12—Hayslip Brothers (C&W) Saturday, June 19—Due West (formerly Texas Borderline) (C&W) Saturday, June 26—The Boot Leg Band (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, May 22—Reckless Saturday, May 29—Mark Richey Friday, June 4—Debonaires Saturday, June 5—Debonaires Saturday, June 12—Firecreek Saturday, June 26—Reckless (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.) ***

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

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.) ***

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, May 29—Mountain Creek Saturday, June 5—Country Junction Saturday, June 12—Green River Saturday, June 19—Crossfire Saturday, June 26—Tread in' Water (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, May 28--Loose Rein Saturday, May 29—Debonaires Friday, June 4—People's Choice Saturday, June 5—Private Party Friday, June 11—Debonaires Saturday, June 12—Sierra Friday, June 18—Lonesome Dove Saturday, June 19—Peoples Choice Friday, June 25—O.M. Brown Saturday, June 26—Debonaires (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ***

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.) ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Friday, May 28—Polka Dots Saturday, May 29—Private Party Sunday, May 30—Private Party Tuesday, June 1—Lodge Meeting at 6:30 p.m.; C&W Line dance lessons at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 2—Cloggers Friday, June 4—Private Party ***

LODGE NO. 201, BLEIBLERVILLE AND NELSONVILLE Sunday, May 30—James Schultz Confirmation —SPJST-

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LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, June 13—Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at the Wall Brethren Fellowship Building. *** LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON LaPA TA LODGE Sunday, June 13—Our next quarterly meeting will be on June 13th at the Jourdanton Civic Center at 11:45 a.m. Members, please attend. ***

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Saturday, May 29—South Texas Crystals (C&W)

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16/VESTNiK—Wednesday, May 26, 1993

Being big didn't save the dinosaur.

Apparently, some insurance companies assume bigness will be the key to their survival.

In our opinion, that's a faulty assumption.

Witness the dinosaur. Being big didn't save him. In fact, it probably hastened his demise.

For the dinosaur grew too large for his limited brain. As a result, signals took too long to get from one part of the body to another. In the end, he simply couldn't respond quickly enough to change.

The real issue — then and now — is flexibility. Adapting to a changing, often confusing, environment.

THINK . . .

FRATERNAL LIFE SPJST

Slavonic Benevolent Order (SPJST) of the State of Texas P.O. Box 100, 520 North Main Temple, TX 76503 Phone: AC (817) 773-1575