Vestnik 1993 11 03

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 November 3, 1993 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 81 NUMBER 42

Sentimental Journey...

Scenes from the District Seven Fall Meeting and Fun Day October 24, 1993 Hosted by Lodge 107, F oresville

Texas traveler enjoys his final taste of the new Czech Republic

by Louis J. Polansky Lodge 1, Fayetteville

District Seven FAC Glen Pi uski and William Pavliska do theb part in preparing the beef stew which was served for lunch.

Monta Foster, Supreme L,otige vice President Bernie Gebala, District Seven President Jerry Sijansky and District Seven Director Bob Bayer share a light moment.

Some of the younger members engaged in games of "field Anton and Mary Svoboda are joined by Bob Bayer in surveying the wide assortment of dessert items that were offered. hockey" and Twister following the afternoon luncheon.

Congratulations to Baking Champ Maxine Pavliska for her Winners of the youth ornament ornament contest, pictured strawberry kolaches and to Needlework Champ Gladys Jasek, with their entries, are from left, top: Kelly Ciomperlik and who produced a prize-winning table scarf.

Jennifer Marek; and bottom, Trey Pfeil and Kara Morrisey.

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PART SEVEN (CONCLUSION) This week, we join Brother Polansky on the last leg of his trip through the Czech Republic. This week's final chapter joins our Texas traveler in Roznov.

After I got back to the hotel, we were picked up by our friend, Dr. Sticka's wife. She took us to their lovely house in the suburbs of Roznov.

The house was two stories tall and inside it was much like our houses were some 40 to 50 years ago. The interior furnishings were very nice and the atmosphere was friendly. We exchanged gifts and then we had a delicious homecooked meal of chicken breasts, potatoes and my favorite dumplings with gravy.

After we ate, we all sat around their living room and conversed in Czech and English. They had some unexpected company—a couple from Finland who could speak English but no Czech. Since my wife, these folks, Dr. Mikusek and I spoke English and since Dr. Sticka, his wife, Dr. Mikusek and I spoke Czech, we had a very interesting conversation.

Later, we were driven back to the hotel by Mrs. Sticka, a very friendly person who sings at the drop of a feather.

I went to the hotel bar and saw that two of our group had just returned from a visit to see some of their relatives. They were really happy since they had sat around all afternoon drinking slisovica with their kinfolks. Apparently the male relative kept his whiskey in a beehive and they sat there all day, pestering the bees and toasting everything. After that, they came back a little plastered, so we kind of gave the bar a Texas-type atmosphere. After all that fun, we packed for our trip back to Prague the next day.

The next day, we had a buffet breakfast and packed our suitcases on the old bus. I was a little sorry to leave the good old Aeroplan Hotel.

We left and headed for Bmo, the second largest city in the Czech Republic.

On our way, we went through some towns where the Russians had polluted the ground by releasing diesel from their tanks. It was nearly 10 a.m. when we arrived in Brno. We parked in a shopping center parking lot near a K-Mart.

Yep', I said, "K-Mart."

We were told to be back about noon in order to continue our journey to Prague. There was a large railroad yard next to the parking lot and you could see the trains and trollies as they passed by.

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, November 3, 1993

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Meeting for a Reason There was a time-not so many years ago-when one of the most pressing concerns for some SPJST lodges was having a meeting place big enough to accommodate all of their activities and special events. Today, for some of these same lodges, the challenge has shifted. Now, the big question is "How do we get the members interested in supporting lodge activities?"

It's a simple question. And, as with so many simple questions, there are no simple answers-only that it will take an influx of new activity to rescue some of our ailing lodges.

In addition to providing members with various options for social interaction, the SPJST provides its members with dependable insurance protection and attractive interest rates on home and real estate loans. All that is good, but it hasn't been enough to get large blocks of inactive members active in their local lodges.

In addressing this concern, it is important to first identify why member participation has slowed to a trickle in some areas. Simply stated, it's a matter of "time." School activities, job obligations, television and other diversions all compete for our members' precious free time.

That's reality-and for all practical purposes, it's something we can't change.

What the SPJST can work to change, however, is the concept of how our lodges can best serve their members. In short, the SPJST must keep up with the times and change with its members.

Lodge meetings and activities today must have a true purpose and be attractive if we expect broad member participation.

Lodge meetings, in particular, should be meaningful to our members-both young and old-and provide them with the opportunity to address concerns that are important to them.

How does one establish "purpose?"

Again, there are no simple answers.

Purpose is a motivating factor and it finds a different shape and form in every community. Just as community service groups like the Lion's Club, Rotary Club and Kiwanis Club have clearly-defined purposes, so too must our local lodges.

Most every lodge has a active core group. These are the folks who have been around for a while and supported their lodges through both thick and thin.

It is these same people who have the ability to redefine their lodge's purpose and bring new life to their lodge. Nearly every week, we read in the Vestnik about the efforts that some of them are making.

To our dedicated fraternalists, I encourage you to keep up the good work and share your successful ideas with others in future issues of the Vestnik.

Likewise, may we encourage all of those in leadership positions to ask themselves what can the SPJST do to stimulate and implement ideas that will enhance member participation in our Society.

Something for All Ages ...

It was previously stated lodge meetings need to be "meaningful" to members of all ages. This may be easier said than done. At that here are a couple of suggestions that might be worth looking into: For our older lodge members, consider scheduling someone who can truly explain Social Security, Medicare and Veterans benefits and how to fill out the complicated forms associated with these programs. Likewise, for those looking at retirement, present programs to address the many existing senior citizen benefits, pensions, and other financial matters. In general, work with the older members to assist them in their future plans.

For the younger adults, lodges might consider hosting someone who can provide young singles and families with sound advice on money matters, including budgeting, investment options, insurance, wills, home buying, and income tax filing. In general, work with the young adults to address matters relevant to their needs.

That's just two ideas. If you would like additional help on planning and scheduling local lodge meetings, please contact the Supreme Lodge President's office for more information. *** DYC's Meet in Temple This past Saturday, District Youth Counselors met at the Home Office in Temple to review the past year's activities and to discuss the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. I am sure that State Youth Director Joni Lange will be providing us with a complete update of this meeting at a later date. I had the chance to meet briefly with the group. At that, I'd like to restate my appreciation to the DYCs for their cooperation this past year and thank them for the warm reception that they extended to my family.

As I also noted during the meeting, the Vestnik is every member's newspaper.

This, of course, includes our young people. As I see it, one of my challenges in the coming year will be to make the youth section "more inviting" for our young readers. In its present format, the youth section does little to capture the imagination, let alone hold the attention of our young readers.

Working together with our State Youth Director, President's Office, and Publication Committee, I anticipate that we will be making some interesting modifications in the youth section of the Vestnik in 1994.

"School activities, job obligations, television and other diversions all compete for our members' precious free time."

Closing Thought ...

The reason so many people around the world yearn for America is that they see something here which we Americans often lose sight of-because it surrounds us and pervades our society. What they see, that we miss, is our freedom.

-Deane Kirkpatrick -SPJST-

Wednesday, November 3, 1993-VESTNIK/3

SPJST JSupports "Habitat for Humanity" Project in San Antonio

During the week of September 22"-29, the SPJST participated in the non-profit "Habitat for Humanity" building project in San Antonio. In the span of one week,

volunteers from across the state converged on the building site to construct four threebedroom homes. SPJST, working with other fraternal societies, participated in build ing the home pictured at the far right in the above photograph. The fraternal project 4if le

was undertaken and completed to coincide with the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) annual meeting which was held September 29-October 2 in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is an international program that focuses on eliminating poverty housing from the world and making decent shelters available to deserving families at affordable prices.

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates November 7 District Six Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day, hosted by Lodge 32,

Victoria. Location: Wayne's Wedd, located at 4301 Houston Hwy. in Victoria.

November 20 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament at Temple City Recreation Center.

Two categories of play: Spiking and Non-spiking.

December 4 Tarok Tournament at SPJST Lodge No. 20, Granger. Full details later.

December 15—Quarterly Youth Leader Reports due in to Home Office.

SPJSTfeam members sponsored by SPJST to work on the Habitat for Humanity project were, from left, Janet Kelly and Melvin Haisler, Eileen Heath (sponsored by Sons of Hermann), Irma Klinkovsky, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, and Frank Klinkovsky. SPJST volunteers not pictured are Eddie Barosh, Trey and Newell Rambo, Jerry Elzner and Charlie Majek.

SPJST Scholarship Applications Available The SPJST Supreme Lodge is accepting applications for scholarships until December 31, 1993. Please specify if you are applying for the regular scholarship (four-year college), or a technical scholarship.

If you apply for a technical scholarship, you must attend a technical school and be enrolled in an 18-month or longer program at an accredited technical school.

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5% Annualized Effective 10-1-93 through 11-30-93

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 10-1-93 through 11-30-93

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7'4 Annualized ELcc';ve 10-1-93 through :1-30-93

Send all correspondence to: Supreme Lodge SPJST Scholarship Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 You must be a "qualified member" to apply. To be a qualified member, scholarship applicant must hold a valid SPJST insurance policy for at least one year prior to the date of the application.

—SPJSTSPJST

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 61/2% for 1 to 7 years 6 3/4% for 8 to 15 years 7% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 7 3/4% for 10 years 8% for 11 to 15 years

Final Taste .

(Continued from page one) The Shopping center had not only a K-Mart but also a grocery store, cafeteria and other shops and service. 'Lots of us bought crystal and other items at K-Mart.

I bought two Hohner brand harmonicas.

Much to my dismay, they were made in China.

After depositing our goodies in the bus, we went under the railroad yard through a tunnel to the downtown shopping area of Brno. They had "every kind of store known to man." We had been warned about pickpockets, so we were careful. We walked along and ran into some of our group's members.

One of the ladies in the tour group had been shopping for jewelry in a very nice store. All at once, the sales clerk shouted to watch her purse. Two persons, on either side, had their hands in her purse.

The two people ran and didn't get the chance to steal anything. This was the only incident of this that I was aware of We ate at a sidewalk cafe and then we went back to K-Mart. I went shopping at the grocery store and bought some Swiss cheese, salami or "summer sausage," a bottle of mustard (boy, was I craving mustard), bread, roll from a bin, soda and beer for snacks on the way to Prague.

We already had a lot of fruit on the bus that the people had given us and we all shared our goodies.

The bus ride to Prague was long and we took naps, snacked and entertained ourselves. I gave the harmonica to the guy who I had purchased it for and he

began playing some tunes. I got out my guitar. We both played and his companion sang, so we had a good old time.

We finally got to our hotel at about 6 or 7 p.m. This was the same hotel that we started in but this time even the hot water was cold. some of the people went out for the evening, but we stayed in.

Those who went out found a McDonald's a few blocks away and had hamburgers.

They said that they were pretty good. As for us, we ate in the very elegant dining room at the hotel and as far as I am concerned, it was the best meal on the trip.

We had good steaks, potatoes and salads.

Then we had one of those desserts with fruit, ice cream and whipped cream.. We went to bed early, anticipating our trip home.

The next morning we loaded up and went to the airport. After going through customs, we waited in an area with a cafe.

I got some coffee with the rest of my Koronas. The wait was long, so I borrowed some koronas off one of my friends and bought a Budweiser Beer. No, not an American one, but a Czech one this bottle of beer was the best beerI found in the Czech Republic. On that note, we boarded our Polish plane for Germany and the U.S. and left our roots behind. Even though the trip was very nice, we were glad to be going to our homes.

If you go to the Czech Republic, make sure you know a few Czech words. The Russians wouldn't let them learn English (just Russian and Czech). Take new money and be prepared to hurry up and wait. The scenery in the Czech Republic is super. Food is cheap. Beer is cheap.

Scotch is about $2 a drink—like in a bar (Continued on page four)

4/VESTNiK—Wednesday, November 3, 1993

District News and Updates Agenda for District Six Fall Meeting Sunday, November 7, 1993 Hosted _by Lod e 32, Victoria at Wayne's erld 4301 Houston Highway in Victoria Registration and Games Meal Business Meeting Announcements Youth Program Purchasing Youth Prize Drawing Youth Prize Drawings Contest Results Games, Refreshments, Social

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District Six Fall Social Scheduled for Sunday, November 7, 1993 November 7th is the date of our fall social. This year it is to be in Victoria at Wayne's Werld.

It is also at this meeting that we will have our contests for Needlework, Quilts and Kolaches.

The following criteria will apply in the judging of needlecraft: 1. Creative ability and skill 2. Appearance and Design 3. Educational Value 4. Neatness The following criteria will apply in the judging of kolaches: 1. Appearance—Uniform in size and shape; filling substantial - not skimpy; evenly browned on top and bottom 2. Moisture - Slightly moist 3. Lightness - light 4. Color - Even, golden brown outside; creamy white inside 5. Texture - Moderately fine, uniform, elastic, springs back 6. Flavor - Dough: sweet and nutty; Fruit Filling: sweet, pleasing texture; Cheese: Sweet, not crumbly; Poppyseed: sweet; Sausage: Moist, not greasy.

The SPJST Kolache Baking contest is open to all SPJST members of non professional status. You must be 18 years

old or older to enter.

The following criteria will apply in the judging of quilts: 1. The top must be made by an individual 2. May be pieced or applique 3. Color, design, quality, uniformity 4. Neat in overall appearance 5. Uniformity of stitch 6. Full, Queen, or King Size This year, we will be trying something different. We will also judge quilts of twin size or smaller in a different category. Ribbons will be given in this judging. The same rules apply for the other contest. This category includes twins and baby quilts. I know some of you do these.

All winners must be present for awards.

You can register your items until 11:30 a.m. when the judging starts.

I am looking forward to seeing you in Victoria on November 7th for a day of fun and fraternalism.

Don't forget to bring your contest enttries for judging.

Fraternally, Helen Zabransky District Six F.A.C. —SPJST-

Final Taste .. .

fields and communities.

If you go there, be kind and a little patient. Remember, they are still in their own country.

Some of the older Czechs would like to return to socialism because they were somewhat taken care of during that period. Give them a few years and I believe they will be respected by every country in the world for their accomplishments as a democratic republic.

They make beautiful glass, dolls and many other items. I believe they probably "invented"idea of arts and crafts fairs and that we here picked it up later.

The Czech people are very honest and straightforward. They have different values than some of us here, but look at what our country has become to with our lack of morality and government regulations.

Maybe—just maybe—some of the descendants of the old Moravians and Czechs living in the U.S. may someday decide to return—at least "part time" to the old country. It is tempting even to me. I feel a deep kinship to the people of Moravia and I wish them well and hope to be able to visit them again soon and often.

—SPJST-

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Directions to Wayne's Werld, 4301 Houston Highway Come out for a great afternoon.

There will be something for everyone -- wheel of fortune, pool tables, shuffleboard, volleyball, or horse shoes. In addition, there will be the quilting, needlework, kolache, and horse shoe contest.

Rules and entry blanks may be obtained from your local or district FAC. We hope to see everyone November 7 in Victoria for a fun-filled afternoon.

Fraternally, Michael Ahlstrom District Six President

—SPJST-

Attention Deer Hunters

Deer Antler Contest For SPJST Members Only TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50-Widest Horns (Will be measured at widest point) (Measured outside-to-outside)

$50-For Most Points (Must be able to hang a ring on it to be qualified as a point)

All Entries Should Be In By January 15, 1994 Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official

Crowds of people fill Prague's Old Town Square.

Pictured, at right, is a statue of religious reformer John Hus.

Whitetail Deer Only - State of Texas Only

Deer Hunter's Contest Lodge:

Name:

State:

City:

Address:

Zip:

Verification: Number of Points: Ranch where Killed: Signed by:

Width of Antlers:

Date Killed

Nearest Town: Office or Title:

Send Entries To: Deer Antler Contest, SPJST Supreme Lodge P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Must be postmarked by January 15, 1993

here. Get used to people who still haven't learned to think for themselves. (They will—give them some time).

The people of the Czech Republic are super—especially in Moravia. (Those in Praha already know about how to make the almighty dollar.) Even though they tell you not to tip, do, because they like to have money too and they deserve it. Even if the prices are higher in Prague, they are still cheaper than here.

Don't ask for a quilt. If you get a "slivovica drink," gulp it down fast so it doesn't burn your throat and drink some water. Don't ask for mustard. Take everything like it was a lot of fun. The Moravian people are honest as the day is long (except for the dreaded gypsy—we didn't see one in ten days). Remember, this is their country. Because they are intelligent and reasonable people, they will—in my opinion—have one of the better countries in which to live in Europe (if somebody doesn't try to take them over again). Likewise, their services will be sought by many.

Look at our forefathers. Came here with nothing in 1853 and by 1880, owned most of Fayette County. I know a whole lot of our countrymen whose forefathers came here who are well-respected in their

(Editor's Note—Thank you, Brother Polanksy, for sharing your story with Vestnik readers and providing us with a glimpse of life as it continues to unfold in the new Czech Republic.)

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Letters from the Lodges Lodge 4, Hallettsville Reports on October Meeting Dear Members, Our lodge met on Sunday, October 10, 1993 in the Hallettsville Youth Center at 2 p.m. President Annie Vahalik opened the meeting and led the members in singing "America the Beautiful."

Due to the absence of Corresponding Secretary Erwin Holy, there were no minutes or correspondence read. Treasurer Helen Zabransky gave her report and took the minutes of the meeting.

FAC Joe Siptak told the members about the upcoming tournaments and events in SPJST. He also announced the Fraternalist Committee's selection of Margaret Smotek as our Fraternalist of the Year. She was unanimously approved by the members.

Sunshine Committee Chairman Margaret Smotek reported on the monthly bingo at the Stevens Convalescent Center. The bingo games are getting larger and more members are needed to assist. She was also happy to announce that our lodge was named Volunteer of the Month for October. Our lodge received a plaque in recognition of Dedicated Service. This honor was voted on by the residents of the Center.

It was voted to give a memorial in memory of past Vestnik Editor Rudy Sefcik to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Helen Zabransky reminded the members of the District Six Fall Social to be held on Sunday, November 7th at Wayne's Werld in Victoria, to be hosted

by Lodge 32, Victoria.

Gaynell Chudej of the Refreshment Committee reported that October, November and December birthdays would be honored at the next meeting.

It was announced that the election of officers will be held at the November meeting. Youth Leader Annie Vahalik reported on the Youth Club activities.

The meeting was then adjourned.

A delicious lunch was served with the meal prayer given by Gaynell Chudej.

The members then enjoyed playing bingo and the youth had fun with a pinata.

Door prize winners were Annie Vahalik and Joshua Siptak. The next meeting will be on Sunday, November 14th at the Youth Center, beginning at 2 p.m. The election of officers will be held and October, November and December birthday celebrants will be honored.

Various games will also be played. The lodge will furnish barbecue brisket and sausage. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert to be served with the meal. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter

—SPJST-

28, Karel Jonas Meeting Rescheduled for November 14th Lodge

Dear Members, This month's monthly meeting of Lodge Karel Jonas is being re-set to the SECOND SUNDAY, the 14th of November, due to a conflict. It will be

held in the downstairs meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street and will start at 2 p.m. Central Standard time.

The agenda will be open and will follow, in place of the "Order of Business."

On Sunday, October 3rd, the lodge's monthly meeting was held on its regular day. Due to existing circumstances, the meeting went into an "Informal Consideration" mode so some items could be taken care of. Vice President and FAC Brother A.J. "Tony" Kelner extended the lodge's best wishes and long life to all members who had birthdays in the month of October.

All food and liquid refreshments were donated for the luncheon.

We wish to thank our guest, Julie (Mrs. Joe) Gabranovic for helping with the preparation of the questionnaires for mailing.

At this point in time, this writer wishes to thank those members who took the time to answer these questionnaires so promptly. To those who said they could attend the meetings, PLEASE SO COME and visit with us all It looks as though, as it stands at this time, the meeting date will be moved to the second Sunday of the month as it was

when the lodge was chartered. The questionnaires received so far seem to be in favor of this change.

NOTICE! The December monthly meeting will be held on the second Sunday, December 12th. Please mark your calendars.

To the Faithful: Remember the date changes. See you at the meeting on the 14th and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President

—SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Scenes from September Game Night at Lodge 4, Hallettsville Dear Readers, Enclosed are some pictures from the September games party at Lodge 4, Hallettsville. Members played bunco, cards and dominoes.

Everyone enjoyed the games party in September so much that we will be

having another one at our next meeting on Sunday, November 14 at the Youth Center in Hallettsville.

Fraternally, Annie Vahalik President and Youth Leader —SPJST-

August and Mary Lubojacky and Erwin Holy and Joe Siptak enjoy a game of dominoes.

Frances Urban, Jimmy Luksovsky and Patsy Zabransky enjoy a game of cards.

Mary Matula, Albert Smotek, and Frank Matula get ready for the next hand of dominoes.

Adam Siptak, Elizabeth Wagner, Vicky Zak, and Wilma Wagner have a great time throwing the dice at the main table of bunco.

After the Social Games on Monday, October, 18, 1993, at 9:50 p.m., eleven members met for their regular monthly meeting.

President Rita Vanek called the meeting to order by leading the members in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by a silent tribute to our deceased members, especially Adolph W. Balcar, who passed away since our last meeting.

The minutes of the September 15, 1993 meeting were read and approved.

The followed correspondence was received and read: (1.) A thank you note form the family of George Novak.

(2.) An acknowledgment of memorial gifts to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of George Novak and Norman Kruppa (3.) Name change—Mary Ann Bartas to Mary Ann Cerny.

(4.) New Insurance/Annuities and Terminations/Lapses Report of September 30, 1993.

(5.)

District Six Fall Meeting Newsletter from District Six Secretary Elaine Berkovsky.

Reports from officers: F.A.C. Dora Lee Kopecky presented Calendar of the Year 1994—By motion of Mary Ann Karasek, seconded by Bennie Reck, the Calendar of Events-1994 was accepted as presented by Dora Lee. Under new business, there was a motion by Mary Ann Karasek, seconded

by Frankie Vanek, that we again contribute to the Adult Retarded Citizens Council a sum of $200. The motion carried.

Treasurer Madeline Shimek gave the financial report for September, 1993. All copies of reports are on file, subject to audit.

President Rita Vanek appointed Mary Ann Karasek, Diana King and Georgia Henderson to the Nominating Committee for the election of officers at our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 17, 1993 at 7 p.m. A potluck meal will be held prior to the meeting.

All officers were present except James Barak, trustee.

The meeting, on motion, was adjourned. Frankie Vanek won the door prize.

Sincerely and fraternally, Leona Macha, Secretary —SPJST-

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6/VESTNiK—Wednesday, November 3, 1993

Lodge 47, Seaton to Elect Officers on November 7 Dear Members, Just a reminder to let you know that the November 7 meeting will begin at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. because of the election of officers. Local lodge dues must be paid in order to vote.

Please come out and VOTE! Fraternally, Katherine Smith, Reporter SPJST-

Lodge 49, Rowena Hosts Membership Appreciation Dinner SPJST Lodge No. 49 hosted a membership appreciation dinner for its members on Saturday, October 9, 1993 in the Lodge Hall at 6:30 p.m. District Four Director Stanley Broz and his wife, Martha, were invited, but were unable to attend.

The fraternal, or "friendship" hour preceded the dinner, giving people the chance to mingle and visit.

The meal was entirely catered, so no one had to bother with preparing food.

The delicious meal consisted of fried chicken, baked potatoes, green beans, green salad and a fruit salad for dessert, with tea and coffee.

We had live musical entertainment furnished by the Strakos sisters, namely Pauline Mazur on the accordion and Rosie Motl on the guitar. They played polkas and waltzes as well as some modern music. Their sister, Dorine Binder, who plays the violin, was unable to attend.

New District Four S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes Director Billy Rollwitz, left, presents plaque to outgoing Director Emil Havlak.

Brother Havlak served as rest home director for 22 years.

The presentation was made on October 9, 1993 at the SPJST lodge hall in Rowena.

The occasion was highlighted by the honoring of Emil Havlak, who retired as the District Four Director of the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes. For 22 years, Brother Havlak regularly traveled to Taylor and Needville for director's meetings. In recognition of his dedication, he received a plaque from the seven S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home directors. The plaque was presented by our new Rest Home Director Billy Rollwitz of Lodge No. 49.

Lodge No. 49 also gave a gift to Brother Havlak. Lodge President Elizabeth Walther presented him with a boxed pen for his loyalty to the organization as he was and is always willing to be of service.

Fraternally, Pauline Shiller, Secretary and Reporter —SPJST-

66, Waco Reports on October Lodge Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, The meeting was called to order at 2:30 p.m. by President Jim Locke. The flags were presented by Sandra Trickett and Alicia Neslony. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Candice McAdams and the lodge motto by Justin Engelke.

All officers were present.

We had two visitors: Mellisa Karlik and the granddaughter of Charlie and Irene Meuller.

Secretary Bonnie Pruitt read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read.

The minutes of the Board of Trustee meeting were read and approved.

The Entertainment Committee report was delivered by Gloria Locke. For the November 21st meeting, we will serve

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snacks. Everyone is asked to bring snacks such as sandwiches, cheese and sausage and dip. Coffee and drinks will be provided by the committee.

The FAC report given by Mary A. Langlotz showed that there were 12 members and three youth members present at the October 11 social game night.

Our next social game night will be on November 8th at 7 p.m. This will be our last social game night for this year. Our next social game night will be on January 10, 1994.

The Cheer Committee sent a get well card to Emma Ceska. A sympathy card went to Eugene and Dorothy Gerlich.

The Youth Club report was delivered

by Gladys Yates. She said that 15 members and one visitor were present at the meeting. A lot of the youth club members had crafts entered at the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco. Gladys noted that the youth would be making grab bags for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. They will also have a game booth at the Christmas on the Avenue event and will be making ornaments for a tree that they will be trimming at Lack's. Finally, she reported that the youth club members would be attending the District Three Meeting on October 24th in Ennis with their entries for the Christmas ornament contest.

New members accepted were William R. Robinson and Michelle Rene Gaidusek. There was also one transfer from Lodge 177 to Lodge 66, Hezzu H. Heser.

John Engelke requested a donation for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Lodge 66 will donate $500 to this scholarship in December.

The hall will buy a 19-inch color television and VCR for the youth club room.

Fraternal ist of the Year for Lodge 66 is Gladys Yates.

Darlene Engelke gave a report on the SPJST funds. All are in good order.

Mary. A. Langlotz reported on the incentive award program. There are 12 categories and we have achieved 11 of them; but we still need some more.

Please help the sales representative with the sale of insurance.

The door prize was won by Tony Glatter. The 50/50 prize was won by Jodi McAdams.

Those with birthdays were Kevin Galler, Douglas Galler, Rosie Galler, Shane Pruitt and Jodi McAdams.

Birthday cake was brought by Kevin and Douglas Galler.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Don't forget our November 21st meeting. The time has been changed and it will start at 2 p.m. due to the election of officers.

I hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Leona Nors, Reporter —SPJST-

81, Needville Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

Members of Lodge 49 enjoy the catered appreciation dinner held on Octoer 9, 1993 at the Lodge Hall in Rowena, Texas.

Dear Readers, It was good to have a turnout of 41 members and guests attending the monthly meeting of Lodge No. 81 held on Sunday, October 17, 1993. Activities at the lodge hall began at 12:00 noon with dinner, featuring baked ham and chicken casserole. The ham, furnished by the lodge, was baked by Willie Mae Kuykendall and the chicken casserole

was furnished and prepared by Mary Werner. The lodge sisters rounded out our menu with tasty vegetables, salads and desserts. Thanks go to Sisters Willie Mae Kuykendall and Mary Werner and all of the members who prepared food.

At 1:00 p.m., President Adolph Macha called the business meeting to order.

After Sister Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance, members stood for a moment of silence in memory of our departed members Eleanor Chalupka and Leonard Jezek. Heartfelt sympathy is extended to their families.

May they rest in peace.

All lodge officers were present for roll call. Guests introduced by President Macha were John and Judy Sindel, from No. 88, and our District Five Director Brother Louis Hanus.

Brother Hanus told us of some events of interest to members of District Five, including the merger of two lodges; the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive; the Supreme Lodge's incentive program and refund to local lodges; and lower home mortgage interest rates. He spoke of attending the meeting of the Texas Fraternal Congress and the importance of members performing fraternal services.

Brother Hanus also hinted that he just might borrow the District's new camera and videotape a lodge meeting!

Minutes of the September meeting were read by Secretary Mary Werner and accepted with one minor correction. The secretary also read letters of thanks for monetary donations sent by the lodge to the Richmond State School and the the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2 in Needville.

The monthly financial report of Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall was accepted as read.

Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel read the list of events scheduled for the hall in the coming month. He also discussed the income and expenses of the Special Fund and thanked Sister Benita Walzel for many hours of donated work.

His report was also accepted.

Members Viola Jezek, Mary Matcek, Jeanette Rosenbaum and Willie Mae Silhavy are on our sick list. We wish for you an early and complete recovery.

Business matters discussed by members pertained to change in lodge rules and regulations. Motions were made and passed that lodge hall rental fees be increased and the position of bar manager be abolished.

In the event that a regularly scheduled meeting (the third Sunday of each month) needs to be changed, members will be notified of such change by the lodge president and vice president.

The November meeting on Sunday the 21st will be an important one. Officers for 1994 will be elected. Be sure your local dues are paid up so you can participate in the election. The meeting will begin with dinner at 12:00 noon. Willie Mae Kuykendall and Benita Walzel volunteered to bake turkeys and dressing.

Each member will please bring a vegetable and a dessert to complete our Thanksgiving meal.

As the end of the year is fast approaching, members are reminded to keep track of their hours of fraternal service performed in 1993.

If you know of members—local, or out of town—who are ill or confined to hospitals and rest homes, please notify our lodge's Sunshine Lady Willie Mae Kuykendall so they will be included on her Christmas card list.

Door prizes donated by the lodge were won by Laura Wrobliski, Vincent Joe Newman, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Jerlene Anderson.

Wednesday, November 3, 1993--VESTNiK/7 Thanks to the members who donated additional door prizes and a jar of candy corn for a guessing game. Victor Werner won the jar of candy corn and the prizes were won by Edwin Susan, John Sindel, Calvin Fojtik, Frieda Miller, Annie Horelica, Frances Kubala, Gilbert Walzel, Walter Anderson, Jeanette Newman, A.G. Palat and Amanda Newman.

Remember to set aside Sunday, November 21 to attend the November meeting. Dinner will be served at 12:00 noon. The business meeting and election of officers will begin at 1p.m. Members, please bring a vegetable and dessert and join the good fellowship. Plan now to become fore active in your lodge in 1994.

Guests and visitors are always welcome.

Fraternally submitted, Louise Newman, Reporter —SPJST-

87, Temple Expresses Sympathy for Longtime Member Lodge

Dear Readers, This past week, all of us at Lodge 87, Temple were shocked and saddened to learn of the untimely passing of Sister Dorothy Chervenka, our longtime lodge secretary. Sister Dorothy was a dedicated member and a good friend and will be missed greatly.

On behalf of the officers and members of Lodge 87, Temple, and especially from Georgie and myself, we extend heartfelt condolences to Sister Dorothy's family and many friends.

Fraternally, Ladis Navratil, President Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Member News

Lodge

(Editor's Note: Due to the space limitations, the names of those individuals who recently enjoyed a 15-day excursion to the Czech Republic and other European countries was excluded from last week's Lodge 88 letter. This week's letter commences with that list of travelers. Thanks for your attention and understanding.)

Those making the tour, which had an English speaking guide, were as follows: Ernest and Margie Anders of Houston, Texas; Ernest and Evelyn Bezdek of West, Texas; Stanley and Dorothy Bohac of Houston, Texas; Jerry and Jo Ann Fabrygel of Needville, Texas; Edward and Elsie Darilek of Texas City, Texas; Angeline Grigar of East Bernard, Texas; Alvin and Bernice Hollas of Houston, Texas; John and Frances Kana of Houston, Texas; Edith Lambeth of Dayton, Texas; Emma Lednicky of West, Texas; James and Henrietta Neiser of Houston, Texas; Laddie and Mildred Patek of Victoria, Texas; Neva Rice of Cleveland, Texas; Dennis and Rose Sulak of West, Texas; Sam and Jo Vacek of Wharton, Texas.

The tour was arranged by Raymond David of East Bernard, Texas, who accompanied the group.

On October 13, 1993, Della Miksch became a great-grandmother again. Her granddaughter, Becky, and her husband, Steve Erickson, had a little girl that weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces. The baby,

Courtney Elizabeth, is already a big girl.

How our Joe Miksch, deceased, would have enjoyed all of those pretty little girls just as Della does.

On October 15, 1993, we here at Lodge 88 had quite a shock when we were notified that Warren Havemann had died suddenly. He and his wife, Gladys and family have always been active in the Youth Club of Lodge 88 and worked for the lodge when needed. Warren was a member of the SPJST; Sons of Hermann, Magnolia Lodge No. 7; a veteran of World War II, 80th Infantry Division; and was retired from the City of Houston Water Division after 40 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Hilsher Havemann; two twin sons, Donald and Ronald and their wives, Cindy and Carol Havemann; grandchildren Brian, Darren, Nicholas, Darrell, Melissa and Amanda; also four sisters and one brother and a sister-in-law. He also had numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, October 19, 1993 at 11:30 a.m. in the Heights Funeral Home chapel with Rev. David Bernshausen officiating.

Interment was at the Woodlawn Garden of Memories Cemetery in Houston.

We will certainly miss Warren. He was quite a person with a good personality. One of his grandsons had just written an essay about his grandpa which he wanted to share with his many friends.

Those desiring to make memorials may do so by contributing to the charity of their choice.

Fraternally submitted by Pearl Hanka, Second Vice President Remember, "Be kind; everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."

—SPJST-

107, Floresville to Meet November 7

Lodge

Dear Members, Please be sure to mark November 7 on your calendars. This will be the date of our next meeting. The youth will be meeting, starting at 2 p.m. and the adults will be meeting, starting at 3 p.m.

Thanks for your attention and hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Pauline Pavliska —SPJST-

and Incentive Program. New members are needed and sales representatives and members were asked to continue working to obtain new members.

President Jarolyn Popp was chosen as the Fraternalist of the Year. The scholarship fund drive has started and all members were asked to support the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Lodge 133 will match the total mount contributed by members.

The members supported the suggestion by President Popp that Lodge No. 133 have a Thanksgiving dinner at the November 21st Lodge Meeting. The lodge will furnish the turkey and dressing and all members are asked to bring a covered dish and a dessert. Members may invite guests, but PLEASE bring enough food for yourself and your guest.

Thanksgiving dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. and there will be NO CHARGE. The meeting will follow the meal and a video of the 75th Anniversary Celebration in 1992 will be shown. The video was taped from Brother Don Netek's tape.

Brother Jim Wiest, regional sales manager, was our guest. He gave the members some valuable information concerning the rating of SPJST, certificates, annuities and other activities of the SPJST. He congratulated President Popp on her work as a sales representative and on being a winner of both "Earned Premium" and "Number of Applicants" awards. He also complimented the lodge for having a large attendance.

Sister Doris Mocygemba (chairperson), Brother Don Netek and Brother Joe Spacek were appointed to the Nominating Committee. Sister Marie Netek and Brother Tom Mocyzgemba were the only members present with birthdays in September. Those present with birthdays in October were Sister Doris Mocyzgemba, Sister Viola Spacek, Sister Jane Hurta, and Brother Frank Fajkus.

Sister Doris and Brother Tom Mocyzgemba, who were married on September 12, 1943, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on September 11th in Poth, Texas.

Split-the-Pot winners were Sister Doris Mocyzgemba and Sister Marie

Netek. Attendance prize winners were Sister Offie Popp, Brother Ernest Popp and Brother James Dlugosh.

The Planning Committee for the District Seven Czech Fraternal Festival held on September 12th thanks each and everyone who assisted in making this project a success. We also thank all who attended.

The meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. and was followed by a lunch and games party. Thank you, ladies, for all of the good food.

REMINDER: BE SURE AND CALL 655-1618 or (210) 620-7025 and report the number of guests you invited to the Thanksgiving dinner by November 15th.

Fraternally yours, Anthony Trilicek, Secretary-Treasurer SPJST-

September birthday celebrants at Lodge 133 were Marie Netek and Tom Mocyzgemba.

Sister Doris and Brother Tom Mocyzgema celebrated their 50th wed ding anniversary in September.

181, Conroe Reports on October Quarterly Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The regular quarterly meeting of Lodge 181 in Conroe was called to order on October 2 at 7 p.m. at the home of Chuck and Kathy Kocsis.

President Herb Swonke called the meeting to order, followed by the pledge to the flag. Kathy Kocsis read the minutes and gave the financial report.

After voting to contribute to the SPJST scholarship fund drive, the members discussed the need for a getacquainted social.

Fraternally, Herb Swonke —SPJST-

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133, San Antonio Reports on October Meeting Lodge

The regular monthly meeting was called to order at 2:04 by President Jarolyn Popp. Karen Popp led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Members then stood in silence for a few moments in memory of our recently deceased members, Sister Amalie Zak, Gloria Sell and Mildred Strobel. All officers were present except for Flagbearer Joe Stryk.

Twenty-seven members, one visitor (Aliue Madci from Poland) and one guest were present. Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as read. The financial report was also accepted. There was no report from the Entertainment Committee and no report from the Czech Reporter.

President Jarolyn Popp reminded the members about. the Lodge Recognition

October birthday celebrants at'Lodge 133, San Antonio, included, from left, Frank Fajkus, Viola Spacek, Jane Hurta and Doris Mocyzgemba.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 3 1993

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy Reports on October Meeting The monthly meeting for Lodge 200, Eddy, Texas was held on October 6, 1993 at the Gene McBride Pavilion. President Bob Miracle opened the meeting by asking Earl Soudelier to lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States flag. Linda Roaming then read the minutes of the previous meeting and they were approved as read.

Financial Secretary Earl Soudelier reported that the lodge has 100 members with 90 premium paying and 10 paid-up members. The lodge then voted on accepting two new members and they are Jimmy and Dorothy Williams of Granger, Texas. The lodge welcomes each of you.

We discussed having a volleyball team in the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament and a list was passed around for members to sign up. Bob Miracle was asked to be coach and led the team to victory. If you are interested in playing, contact Bob Miracle and he will certainly sign you up. The tournament will be held November 20, 1993 at the Temple Recreation Gym. The next order of business was to dis cuss the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive for 1994 at the Supreme Lodge and to give an update on the lodge scholarship fun. Both are in need of your support.

This year the lodge plans on giving its first annual scholarship. Details will be sent to our homes after January with a deadline'for applying and eligibility requirements. It was also announced that Ginger Roaming obtained one of the Supreme Lodge Scholarships this year.

She and her parents are members of Lodge 200. Ginger attends Texas A&M. Gene McBride gave a report and announced that the lodge has $3,734,065.00 of insurance in force and reported that the district sales need $2,700,00.00 more insurance sales to meet its $10,000,000.00 quota. Gene announced that our own salesman, Bob Miracle is the 13th top salesperson in the state and was on track to win a free trip to Las Vegas.

Gene spoke on annuities and how much better interest they were drawing

than the banks. SPJST annuities are now earning 5.80 percent interest and Universal Life policies are paying 7 percent interest. Annuities and Universal Life policies are one of the best ways of providing security for the future and guaranteeing higher education and retirement.

If you need any advice, feel free to contact Bob Miracle, George Pavelka or Gene McBride. They will give you the straight scoop. Gene also reminded the members that SPJST provides youth camps and scholarships. Gene also showed a good looking picture of the Home Office staff. He ended his talk with a reminder that SPJST also provides home and land mortgages that are 1/2 percent to 1 percent lower than lending institutions , so if you are interested, contact the Home Officer for details.

After the meeting, the lodge joined in and enjoyed our annual Ethnic Social with a meal of sauerkraut, sausage and home baked bread, donated and cooked by Earl and Mary Soudelier. For dessert, we enjoyed homemade kolaches baked and donated by Edith Davidson of Granger, Texas. They were simply delicious.

After the meal, the lodge learned of its Czech heritage by seeing a film provide by the Home Office. We learned of many interesting;happenings relating to our Czech ancestry.

The most important aspect of the evening was that it ended with good fellowship and good friendship.

Earl Soudelier, Financial Secretary and Reporter -SPJST—:

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville/ Nelsonville to Discuss Merger All Members of Lodges 201 and 122 Urged to Attend Dear Members, On Sunday afternoon, November 14th, the members of Lodge No. 201 Bleiblerville/Nelsonville and No. 122, Wallis, will meet to discuss the application for merger of Lodge 122 into Lodge 201.

Members of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy, met on October 6, 1993 for their regular monthly meeting and an Ethnic Social held at the "Gene McBride Pavilion." The social included a home-cooked meal, film and plenty of good fellowship.

Members of Lodge 200 enjoyed a meal of sauerkraut, sausage and home baked bread , donated and cooked by Earl and Mary Soudelier. Edith Davidson provided homemade kolaches for dessert.

We urge all members to be present at this very important meeting. Your vote could be the deciding factor and your opinion is important.

The meeting will be held at 2 p.m. at the Bleiblerville/Nelsonville Lodge Hall, located in Bleiblerville, Texas.

If you have any questions, you may contact Elaine Duron, president of Lodge 201, or Dennis Korenek, secretary of Lodge 122 at the numbers below.

Elaine Duron—Lodge 201 (409) 836-5446 Dennis Korenek—Lodge 122 (409) 478-6149 Again, we urge all members to be present at this very important meeting' Fraternally, Elaine Duron, President, Lodge 201 —SPJST--

Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Assoc.

Chapter 9, Fort Worth Meeting November 7 Dear Members, Once again, it is time to remind you of a meeting of the Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association Chapter No 9, which will be held on November 7 at National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road. The meeting is scheduled to start at 2 p.m.

There will be the usual order of business, reports of the`officers and any other matters pertaining to the local chapter.

Election of officers will also take place at this time, so everyone come out and cast your vote.

Don't forget there are three drawings of $25 each but you have to be present to win.

There are so many activities going on at this time of year, but maybe you can find the time to attend this meeting.

See you all there.

Fraternally, Christine Zich, Reporter SPJST-

Marie Urbanovsky

Sister Mary Urbanovsky Celebrates 90th Birthday Sister Marie Urbanovsky was surprised recently with a barbecue dinner to mark the occasion of her 90th birthday. The event was hosted by her children at the El Campo Civic Center. Champagne and goodies were plentiful throughout the day.

Approximately 65 family members attended, including her sister, Annie Cmajdalka, and her brother, Theo Polasek and his wife, Agnes.

Marie and Charles Urbanovsky were blessed with six children, 21 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Charles, passed away in 1981. Her four daughters are Maxine Janish, Sydonia Holub, Mary Ann Krauskopf and Bernadette Urbanovsky. Her son, Ludwig passed away in 1991; and other son, Charles, passed away in 1959.

A member of Lodge 1 Fayetteville since she was 18, Marie's father, Louis Polaselc was a charter member and officer of Lodge 14, Wesley.

Loved by her family and friends, Sister Marie has always been a very active person. She still loves to cook, work in the garden and her therapy is to check out all her flowers in the morning. She also enjoys eating out.

Attending church is also a top priority. Marie, formerly of Fayetteville, has lived in El Campo since 1952.

Family and friends wish her continued great health and happiness.

—SPJST-

Fort Worth Celebrating 80th Anniversary This Weekend Sokol

The Fort Worth Unit of the American Sokol Organization is currently searching for previous members to notify of their "80th Anniversary Celebration" to be held November 5-7, 1993.

All activities will be held at Sokol Fort Worth located at 6500 Boat Club Road in Fort Worth Sokol Fort Worth is a non-profit physical cultural organization which has provided fellowship, education and sports activities, including gym nastics and volleyball, to thousands of people in Fort Worth and surrounding areas.

On Friday, November 5, there will be a casual reunion and social to reunite old friends and enjoy games and

snacks. The reunion starts at 7 p.m.

On Saturday, November 6, there will be a formal banquet and dance. Activities start at 5:30 p.m. Presentation of awards will be at 7:30 p.m. and the dance starts at 8:30. The celebration will conclude on Sunday, November 7 with a gymnastics exhibition starting at 10:30 a.m. A Czech lunch and then Cowboy ootball party will follow.

If you or someone you know is a former Sokol member or gymnast and would like more information on the 80th Anniversary Celebration, please call Jerry Milan at (817) 237-4237 or Mary Pavey at (817) 236-2314.

Wednesday, November 3, 1993--VESTNIK/9

Youth Section

From the State Youth Director

ATTENTION YOUTH CLUB MEMBERS

Vestnik Project for November

Enter the 1994 Camp T-Shirt Contest Dear Youth Club Leaders and Youth Club Members, Once again, the Youth Department is sponsoring a T-shirt contest for all youth club members.

The purpose of the contest is to create an artistic design for the 1994 camp Tshirts.

The theme for this this year's T-shirts design contest will be "SPJST Joining Hands and Hearts."

Carefully read the contest rules below—and good luck with your entry.

Rules 1. Entries are due January 31, 1994.

2. All entries are to be original and created by the youth club member.

3. All entries become the property of the SPJST. 4. Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a T-shirt 5. Ask your youth leader for an official entry form.

6. Send in your entry by January 11, 1994, to

Judging Entries will be judged on: • Overall appearance and appeal • Creativity and originality • Ability to reproduce

Prizes Grand Prize Portable Disc Player and have his/her design on the camp T-shirt for 1994 Runner up prizes: Ages 6-8 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 9-11 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 12-14 Walkman radio/cassette player Ages 15-17 Walkman radio/cassette player

Just as Smetana created modem Czech music, Josef Manes (1820-1871) created modem Czech painting. He lead the way to the Czech soul. One of his culminating works was the horologe for the Prague City Hall. The twelve months of the year are represented by the twelve allegorical pictures of peasant life.

Mikolas Ales (1852-1913) was the heir of Manes. His lunette cycle "Vlast" in the National Theater is a parallel to Smetana's cycle Ma Vlast (My Country).

Jaroslav Cermak (1831-1872) was a progressive spirit. Cermak's acquaintance with the Slavonic south gave rise to a whole series of splendid paintings which brought him the distinguished Belgian

Note: Grand prize winner will not be able to enter the T-shirt contest for one year following winning.

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Cross of Leopold in 1862 and the French Legion of Honor in 1873.

Vaclav Brozik (1851-1901), who spent many years in Paris, enjoys the distinction of bing the only Czech artist to have his paintings reproduced on an American stamp. In bohemia, his most popular work is a great canvas painted in 1883 entitled, "Master Jan Hus before the Council of Constance."

Another Bohemian artist whose talent blossomed through the influence of the Paris atmosphere was Ludek Marold (1865-1898). Marold's sensation, "The Egg Market in Prague," is hung in the State Gallery off Prague, his home town.

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District Four DYC Reports on Successful Camp District Four had a very successful camp once again this year! For the second time, 35 campers and leaders from Lodge 160 in San Angelo and Lodge 49 in Rowena attended Butman Methodist Camp which is located near Merkel, Texas. We camped from July 30 to August 1 at this very nice and clean facility. The camp provided us with an excellent staff and a variety of activities. We have already made reservations to go there again next year.

I would like to thank my leaders from District Four who were a tremendous help to me at the camp. They were Betty Schwartz and Debbie Halfmann from Lodge 160 and Connie Havlak, Nancy Schwertner, and Debbie Smetana from Lodge 49. You gave so much of your time and effort to help conduct this camping experience for the children. Thanks also to Joni Lange, SYD, for bringing the supplies that I needed for camp from the

Home Office. We enjoyed the visit from our District Director Stanley Broz and his wife, Martha. Thanks for refurbishing our supply of ice for snow cones for us, also.

Our first night at camp included a variety of games such as volleyball, basketball , and punchball to help us work up our appetite for our outdoor picnic. This picnic was concluded with roasting some marshmallows which were sticky, but all seemed to enjoy.

After the picnic, we had an exciting time learning dances from Joe Wilson.

Mr. Wilson is from Abilene and very graciously gave of his time to attend our camp to teach everyone some fun round and square dances. He commented to me that this was one of the best group of youngsters that he had ever worked with!

He was very impressed with how quickly they caught on to the dances and were very cooperative with him. I believe all of the children enjoyed his witty sense of humor, too.

The next two days were filled with fun activities such as the younger children hiking up and down the mountain while the teenagers engaged in a game of

Outpost among the bushes on the mountain. Unfortunately, Jason Havlak was our "casualty" in this game. But after a visit to the "war-camp dispensary," he was back out on the front line! The campers were kept busy with group games, following a challenge course, playing bunco and lots of volleyball, basketball, and ping pong. They also made crafts of painting wooden jesters for the younger group and paper-twist baskets for the teenagers. The children all proved to be very talented with their craft items.

To beat the extreme heat at camp, swimming in the large pool was provided in the afternoon. We also enjoyed lots of "snow cone breaks."

One night included our big annual volleyball tournament. The Golden Gates group was victorious this year. But there were lots of accusations by the London Bridges group that the other team was cheating! Now, would they do that? The Golden Gates were still awarded their prizes of Cracker Jacks and bragging rights for being "The Champs."

It seemed like one of the biggest hits at camp this year was Casino Night. A simulate Las Vegas casino was set up with the help of my LITs Becky Schwertner,' Kristi Behrens, Todd Schwartz, Grant Dierschke, and Ryan Jansa. All of the campers enjoyed playing the casino

games and winning lots of money (play money, that is). Afterwards, we held a fast-paced auction of various items for everyone to bid on. Some of the children became extravagant with their money by paying as much as $1,500 for a yo yo!

Our last day at camp was on a Sunday, so we had a worship service under the trees that morning. All of the campers helped to lead readings and songs for this ceremony. It was quite inspirational to all.

Camp was concluded with pillowcase signings by all campers and leaders, group picture taking, and a farewell ceremony for the campers that won't be returning next year because they have become too old. We will surely miss Jason Schwartz and Jason Havlak next summer. Maybe they can come back as leaders for me and then I can assign them the duty of watching for any campers taking late night hikes!

Sarah Dierschke, Chase Dierschke, and Nathan Block were our "first time" campers this year. You would have known this was their first camp. They joined in all the activities and stayed right up with us until the wee hours and NEVER complained even once. I hope you enjoyed camp as much as we enjoyed having you along.

My thanks go out to all of the campers

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 3, 1993

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and leaders for the beautiful SPJST DYC T-shirt that you surprised me with at the end of camp. I am so proud of it!

Thanks also for being such good campers. I'm already making plans for next year!

Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four DYC (Editor's Note—District Four camp photos appear on page twelve of this issue.)

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Dear Readers, Our monthly youth club meeting was held on Wednesday, October 6, 1993. It was well attended. We talked about our charity projects and other events for the month.

For our crafts, we made Halloween bags and made our cans for the scholarship fund.

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (10-22-93) —SPJST-

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Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on September and October Meetings Dear Readers, The September 3 meeting of the Lodge No. 24, Cyclone was called to order at 2:10 p.m. by President Danny Baker. Chad Bruggman led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read. There were 12 members present and five adults. Guests introduced were Patsy Baker, Jane Bruggman, Nancy Posvar, Mary Eixman, Valerie Bruggman, and Jimmy Baker.

The minutes were read and approved.

Danny Baker gave the treasurer's report.

Our Youth Leader Shilrey Ashcraft reported on the District Two Fall Meeting which was held in Taylor. Those attending from Lodge 24 were Jennifer and Jeffrey Ashcraft.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:35 p.m. We would like to wish Jennifer Ashcraft a Happy Birthday on September the 27th.

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October Meeting The October 10 meeting of Lodge No. 24, Cyclone was called to order by President Danny Baker. Jeffrey Ashcraft led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and members remined standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read. There were nine members present and five adults.

Guests introduced were Valerie Bruggman, Crystal Morgan, Rena Gregar, and Jimmy Baker. The minutes were read and approved. Harold Vanicek gave the treasurer's report.

Our Youth Leader Shirley Ashcraft reported on the District Two trip to Six Flags and the Scholarship Fund. Our Youth Club will be having a food drive for Thanksgiving. If you would like to donate an item, please have them sent to one of our members. The meeting was adjourned at 3:47 p.m.

After the meeting, we played games.

Door prizes were won by Tammy Baker and Harold Vanicek. Happy Birthday to Jared Eixman (11th) and Ryan Gregar (24th).

Fraternally, Jennifer Ashcraft (10-25-93), (10-25-93) (Editor's Note—Two letters were received concurrently and merged above.)

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Lodge 66, Waco Youth Congratulate Contest Participants Dear Readers, I want to congratulate all of those who participated in the Christmas ornament contest at the District Three Meeting. I think that everyone had a good time at our first District Three Fraternal Fest.

I also want to thank Bessie Petr for the great lunch we had. On November 1, we start making our Christmas ornaments for our tree trimming for Lack's "trim a tree" project.

See you at our next hall meeting which is November 21, 1993.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (11) (10-25-93) —SPJST-

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Participate in the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive When: Oct. 1 - Dec. 31 c:3 How: Complete and mail the 100 Pennies form along with your contribution and receive the following• $1—Your name in the Vestnik

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Scenes from District Four Summer Camp July 30 - August 1, 1993 Camp Butmart Methodist Camp Merkel, Texas Jason Havlak and James Lehr came dressed as for Funny T-shirt Night.

Sara Dierschke and Katherine Jeschke enjoy a delicious breakfast together.

What a welcome relief from the heat. District Four youth members take to the shade to enjoy snow cones.

Pictured, from left, leading the flag ceremony are Chase Dierschke, Jeremy Block, Ryan Jansa, Jason Schwartz James Lehr and Jimmy Halfmann.

Youth Club members enjoy a game of volleyball.

Leaders at camp; pictured, from left, are: Debbie Smetana, Connie Havlak, Debbie Halfmann, Sandra Jansa, Betty Schwartz, and Nancy Schwertner.

1993 DISTRICT FOUR CAMPERS

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI Ceska, east Ctedni orgdn Slovanske Podporujiei Jednoty Stith Texas. zaloiene roku 1897

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Kopeeek u Olomouce a Stara voda v Nizkem Jeseniku.

Moto: Svata Anna, chladno z rana.

Druhi Est. Pokrakovini z minuleho Vestnficu.

Za me leto g i navgtevy svatokopeckeho chramu Navgtiveni Panny Marie jsem objevil v jedne z vyhlagko“Tch skfinek v pfedsini kostela, 2e do Stare vody se nedostanu jeliko2 neexistuje!

Vyhlagka o Stare vode, kterou jsem si doslova opsal ye svatokopeckern chramu, znela takto: Stara voda, misto svatoannenske tidy.

Chram sv. Jakuba a Anny, rodied Panny Marie, byl postaven v roce 1690 na ridge stareho men giho kostela.

Budovatel byl olomouclqr biskup Karel Kastelkorn Lichten gtejn. Chram projektoval cisafskSi architekt G.P. Tencalla. V letech 1690-1922 vedli duchovni spravu piariste; v jejich starovodske koleji studovalo vic vSiznamnSrch 2aku, mimo jine Jan Evangelista Purkyne, ale tee pozdejgi olomoucky arcibiskup Antonin Cyril Stojan, sluha Pane. V letech 1922-1930 tu pusobili benediktini a v rocich 1930-1943 Oblati Panny Marie.

Ted' byla na vyhlagce kopie snimku v udoli leliciho starovodskeho kostela s klagterem, s koleji a dalgimi budovami. Fotografie zvana celkovST pohled je zfejme z doby pied rokem 1945.

Zbytek textu pod fotografii pokpaeoval takto: Ctvrteho kvetna 1945 pfi naletech a po vstupu sovetskSich vojsk vyhofela kolej a doglo k velkemu po gkozeni kostela. Od prvniho eervence do 15. fijna 1946 bylo vysidleno do Nemecka 310 osob. Stara voda byla pozdeji zafazena do vojenskeho qcvikoveho cvienSrch stfelbach ponieena east osady, za sve vzalo i zafizeni poutniho chramu. lo zkazy dovr gila po roce 1968 sovetska vojska. Z cele vesnice zdstalo jen chramove zdivo bez vnitfniho inventafe. Zachraneny pouze zvony, varhany a obraz hlavniho oltafe.

Co se Stare vody tree tak v tomto poutnim miste jsem byl dvakrat.

Poprve s maminkou net jsem zaeal chodit do gkoly, podruhe s maminkou a s mladgim bratrem v roce 1938.

Poprve maminka jela se mnou vlakem do Olornouce a odtud pfesednutim do Mesta Libave. V tomto tiseku nag vlak projel tfemi tunely, ktere byly pro mne novinkou, jeliko2 zatim jsem tunel jegte nevidel a ani ladnSrm jsem pfedtim nejel. Z mesta Libave jsme pak jeli autobusem do Stare vody.

Ponevadi jsme tam pfijeli zrovna v pfedveeer svatku sv. Anny tak jsme musili chte nechte vzit zavdek spani na slame ve velke svetnici u nemeckeho sedlaka. Tam jig touto cestou bylo ubytovano nekolik jinSrch lidi. Pozdeji pfibylo nam par dalglich ktefi mist° spani klabosili takie s tim odpoeinkem to nebylo valne.

Ubytovani bylo v geobecne ubohe,

3. listopad 1993 jeliko2 Stara voda byla jen velkou vesnici. Proto ubytovani neboli noclehy v klagtefe a v koleji poutnikum z blizka i z dali nestaeily, stejne jak k tomuto d elu nestaeil poutni chram sv.

Jakuba a Anny, kde lide spali jak v kostelnich lavicich tak i po zemi.

Mnoho poutnikfi spalo te2 na loukach y e stanch anebo na plachtach ei prosteradlech pod giOm nebem.

Nocleh tohoto druhu v pfirode maminka nechtela obavajic se pfipadneho degte.

V pfedveeer svatku sv. Anny se ka2doroene konavala par kilometre od poutniho chramu fichvatna veterni pobanost u marianske kaple nachazejici se v dboei zalesneneho pahorku. Sem jig za tmy, kraeelo serpentinovou lesni cestou usebrane, par tisic poutnikii, jeden za druhS7m, ka2dST s hofici svici, za zpevu znamSrch marianskjr ch hymnusii, zaeinajic pisni "Kde v ddoli ku fece hora ma sklon," pokraeujic pisni "Zdravas Maria, Andel Pane z nebe" a koneic "Tisickrat pozdravujeme Tebe" vzdat hold Panne Marii a jeji matce sv.

Anne. Po kratke poboinosti u kaplieky se °pet poutnici vraceli za zpevu zhora uvedeOch pisni k poutnimu chramu, odkud se pak roze gli na sva ubytovani.

I kdyi maminka a ja i fada dalgich poutniku jsme v prilvode nebyli, tak jsme vie videli i slyg eli z druhe strany ziaujiciho se &loll u lesni kaple.

Mne tehdy zejmena zaujala dosud mi neznarna marianska pisen, "Kde v ddoli ku fece," kterou ted' pfikladam.

Kde v ddoli ku fece hora ma sklon, vgem poselstvi andelske zvestuje zvon.

Ave, ave, ave Maria -- Ave, ave, ave Maria!

Aj. Bernardku, panenku, nebeskSr duch, tam ku bfehu provodi v zelenSr luh.

Ave, ave, ave Maria -- Ave, ave, ave Maria!

Tu ye vzduchu gumot a v deveeti gas, jig tuiI, Ie nastal ji milosti eas.

Ave, ave, ave Maria -- Ave, ave, ave Maria!

Noeni slavnost u lesni Marianske kaple v pfedveeer svatku sv. Anny v zafi tisicd hoficich svici a za nadgeneho zpevu vell4ch zastupd poutniku ueinila na mne tak hlubokk dojem, 2e na mou prvni svatoannenskou pout' ve Stare vode nikdy nezapomenu.

Podruhe a naposledy jsem byl ye Stare vode ye vgedni den v druhe polovine srpna v roce 1938. Tehdy jsem byl jeden a pill mesice v pohraniei ye vesnici Velka Stfelna (Gross Waltersdorf) nedaleko Mesta Libave ueit se tam nemeine v nemecke rodine a v nemeckem prostfedi. I kdy2 Vella Stfelna byla vlastne cela nemecka tak v nemeine jsem se pfili g nezdokonalil k veli tfem ees14m Mem tarnejgiho pogtrmistra, zaroveii i pogtovniho zfizence, a eesky mluviciho vkrostka z nedaleke eeskonemecke vesnice, ueiciho se tu feznieine. Jinak jsem se mel ye Velke Stfelne dobfe, nebot' jsem nerneinu "Studoval" u cukrafe!

Pan Rudy Niessner a jeho pani Trudy mi sladili mikj pobyt u nich jak jen mohli. Mfuj mladgi bratr Jaroslav vgak trpel hladem v jine nemecke vesnici

severovjrchodne od mesteeka Hluboeek. Kdy2 se maminka o tom bratroqm dopisem dovedela tak na ceste pro mne ho vzala sebou i kdy2 on mel bSrt na jeho prazdninovStch "studiich" nemeiny do konce srpna.

Osa pak zdstali pies noc ve Velke Stfelne, kde jsme si pied odjezdem jegte vgichni zmlsli jak na zmrzline tak i na dal g ich NiessnerovSlch pochoutkach.

Do Stare vody, kde jsme zustali op& pies noc, jsme odjeli taxikem objednanSrm z Mesta Libave. Jeliko2 byl vgedni den o ubytovani nebyla nouze a my pfespali v zajezdnim hostinci blizko poutniho chramu sv.

Jakuba a Anny. Pfedtim po prochazce lesem kolem bublaveho potteku k pamatne lesni kapli Panny Marie jsme hledali z kopce do kopce hfiby, kteOch jsme mai za par hodin pinou velkou ta gku. Maminka i my jsme byli z toho hfibaieni (zbirani hub) tak unaveni, 2e jsme zalehli brzy po setmeni. Kolem pulnoci jsme vgak byli probuzeni nekolika kolovratkati, kteti hrali pied hostincem na tyto neobvykle hudebni nastroje nemeckou hymnu Deutschland, Deutshland, uber alles; maminka narozend v roce 1890 nam tehdy fikala, I'e to hraji rakouskou hymnu "Zachovej nam Hospodine, cisate a nagi zem---." Obe zminene hymny maji totil stejnST napev a maminka zfejme nikdy nemeckou hymnu "Nemecko, Nemecko nad vgecko---." Pfedtfm neslykla a tuda ji neznala.

DruhST den rano, pled odjezdem do Pferova, jsme se dovedeli, Ie 26. eervence, na svatek sv. Anny, proto nevi* na velich poutniho chramu Iadne vlajky jeliko2 Nemci nechteli vyvesit eeskoslovenske statni vlajky at' u1 samostatne anebo s papeIskSrmi prapory. Cetnictvo tedy rozhodlo nebudou-li statni vlajky, nebudou pak 2adne vlajky!

Ni loueeni s cukratem Niessnerem a jeho manielkou ve Velke Stfelne ma maminka s panem Niessnerem 2e pfigti let° (v roce 1939) bude se u nich v nemeine pro zmenu cvieit bratr Jaroslav---. Clovek mini, Pan Bidh meni! Za music a pill bylo MnichovskSrm diktatem odtr2eno pohraniei, par mesicil pozdeji Cechy a Morava byly obsazeny Nemci, Slovensko se stalo t. zv. Slovenskkm Statem a Podkarpatska Rus byla ukradena Macrary. Pet a pill mesicti pozdeji pfigla hruzna druha svetova valka a zahy po ni byl nastolen ve stare vlasti na dlouhSich 41 let zrildn komunismus! K villi vgem techto okolnostem jsem se do Stare vody nedostal ae jsem to nekolikrat planoval.

K tomuto bodu chtel bych jegte dodat nasledujici: Kdy2 jsem byl v roce 1991 poprve ye stare vlasti po padu komunismu tak mi jeden z myth pfatel daroval Autoatlas Ceskoslovenska, kterST v tu dobu nebyl v obchodech nikde k dostani. Ni jeho pozdejgi diikladne prohlidce jsem zjistil, 'qchodne od Olomouce, severne z Odersk'ch hor, je velke zhruba avercove dzemi, kde zmizela cela fada vesnic. (Stara voda, Velka Stfelna atd.)

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Zaverem pfikladam basnieku "Je v2dycky dobfe" od Patera Josefa.

Veseleho a dryvek basne od neznameho autora. Oboji bylo vytigteno v osmistrankove broiurce Navgtiveni, mesiene vydavane strahovslOrni premonstraty na Svatem Kopeeku u Olomouce. Sazba a tisk cyrilometodejskou Maid v Olomouci.

Je vklycky dobfe v naruei matky a kdyl muj krok je nejisq, a vratkST ruku svou do jeji dlane aby mne vedla vidy po cestach Pane a pied zlem chranila mne plagtem sqm.

"Pfimkni se k Bohu a budes gfast4 jako ptak, kte0 neptestane zpivat i kdy2 pozoruje, Ie se pod nim lame vetev, protoIe vi, le makfidla."

Ze sv. Kopeeku mist° k Stare vode jsem se mym vypilje'enim autem rozjel do nedalekeho historickeho mesta Sternberku, kde jsem ztravil nekolik mesicu v roce 1946 v prvnim turnusu vojenske letecke gkoly. Do slerske Opavy pfes Mora ys10 Beroun a Dvorce jsem se ten den ji g nedostal.

Nakonec posilam upfimnST pozdrav manIeliim KleprlikovSrm v San Antoniu; doufam, Ie obdrIeli mou pohlednici zaslanou jim ze stare vlasti.

Pozdrav tei v gem krajaniim co se hrde hlasi k svemu eeskernu pilvodu.

John J. Karas z Houstonu.

—SPJST-

14/VESTNIK-3. listopad 1993

WHAT CAN 100 PENNIES BUY? A SCHOLARSHIP Would you help a member to accomplish his potential by donating to the SPJST Scholarship Fund?

By donating $1.00 or more you are helping a member to achieve a brighter future.

Mail Donations to:

SPJST Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Amount $

24th Annual

Name

KOLACHE FESTIVAL

Address: Lodge No.

Phone No.

Sunday, Nov. 7, 1993 Learn Czech With Us 9th Lesson. Possessive Pronouns In The Accusative. KDO, CO. Cesta. Sedime ve vlaku do Brna a sly§ime rtizne ()talky a odpovedi.

Prosim vas, kam jede tento vlak? -- Do Brna a pak dal na Slovensko. Kdy jsme v Brne? Asi y e dvanact hodin. Kde zastavuje tento vlak? -- V Koline a v Ceske Tfebove. Kde je jIdelnI viiz?

--Tfeti vagon zpfedu. Kolik je hodin?

--Je deset hodin a patnact minut. Jake je to mesto? -- To je velke a dule'Zite mesto. Koho vid g na nastupigtsi?

--Vidim tam Karla. Na koho eeka Karel? -- Ceka na nas. Prosim Vas, sedi tady nekdo? Ne, tady nikdo nesedi, tady je volno. KterY kufr je vas?

--ZadnY, nemarn kufr, ale jen tagku.

VOCABULARY: sedIm -- I sit, sly§im -- I hear, ruznY -- various, all kinds of, otazka -- question, odpoved', f. -- answer, dal -- further on, Slovensko -- Slovakia, zastavuju -- I stop (somewhere), vagOn -- car, carriage, jidelni vtlz -- dining car, diner, (111104Y -- important, volno, adv. -- (the place is) free, unoccupied 1. The possessive pronouns in nominative and accusative, singular and plural, have the following endings: A. pl.

N. p1.

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N. sg. mf/moji me/moje melt° ma mtltj me/moje me/moje mnj muj mi ma/moje mou/mojime/moje me/moje f me/moje me/moje me/moje me/moje n tvfij is declined like Iraq (tveho, tvou, tvi, etc.) nage nageho na g i na g ma

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nas mi ff nage nage nage

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2. Interrogative, indefinite and negative pronounts and adverbs. kdo -- who, co -- what, kterY -- which one, jakY -- what kind of, kdy -- when, kde -- where (place), kde -- where to (motion), koho -- whom (Acc.), nekdo -- somebody, neco -- something, nekterY -- some, nejakY -- some, nekdy -- sometimes, nekde -- somewhere, nekam -- somewhere, nekoho -- someone, nikdo -- nobody, nic --nothing, 2adnY -- none, nikdy -- never, nikde --nowhere, nikam -- nowhere, nikoho --no one Observe: Kdo je to? -- Karel, Koho vidim? -- Karla. Co je to? -- Stul. Co vidim? Kde je Karel? -- V pokoji.

Kam jde Karel? -- Na prochazku. Kdy nas eas? -- V pondeli veeer. Ktere prvni cvieeni. Jake je cvieeni pi g er to cvieeni? de take (difficult).

3. Ordinal numerals. prvni, m., f., n. -- first (decline like soft adjectiveds), druhY, -é, -- second (decline like hard adjectives), tfeti -- third, etvrtY --fourth, patY -- fifth, g est* -- sixth, sedmY -- seventh, osmY -- eighth, devatY -- ninth, desatY -- tenth.

JAN HOLUB

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WFLA 401 and SOKOL-Dallas at SOKOL HALL

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va g is declined like na g (va g eho, vase, va g i, etc.), jeho (his) is not declined, jeji behaves like soft adjectives (e.g. Vidim jeji stnl, knihu, auto.

Vidim jejiho bratra.)

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SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 5—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, November 7—Lodge No. 6 meeting, 1 p.m.

Friday, November 12—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 19—Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 26—Closed "Happy Thanksgiving" For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863. ***

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, November 6—The Levra's; dance from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.; C&W, Oldies and Goodies; $3 admission.

Sunday, November 14—Lee Roy Matocha; dance from 4-8 p.m.; Polkas and Waltzes Saturday, November 20—Joe Orsak and Special F/X; dance from 9 p.m. - I a.m.

Saturday, November 27—Branded Hearts; dance from 9 p.m. - I a.m. *** LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Tuesday, November 9—Lodge Meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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 Saturday, November 6—King of Swing 8:3012:30 ($5 per person) Sunday, November 14—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Music by Bobby Jones Czech Band and Central Texas Sounds Sunday, November 21—Lee Roy Matocha 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, November 28—Battle Dance ($6 per person) Music by Jodie Mikula and Vrazels Polka Band (For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 285-4534. Band Bookings: Artis Monson at (512) 285-3711. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30.)

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR (Bingo every Wednesday night at 7:30. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5 p.m *** LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Sunday, November 7—District Six Fall Meeting at Wayne's Werld. *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, November 6—Texas Heart Beat Saturday, November 13—Neon Texas Sunday, November 14—SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 20—Dakota Saturday, November 27--Midnite Rodeo (Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.) ***

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN (Local lodge meetings are held the last Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge home.) *** LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, November 17—Annual Meeting;

Election of officers. Refreshments to be served.

Sunday, December 5—Christmas Social SPJST Hall. Catered meal; members bring desserts, chips or dips. Live music. $2 cover charge. Installation of officers.

Friday, December 10—El Campo Memorial Hospital Christmas Party.

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

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

Saturday, November 6—Country Dutchmen— There will be a drawing for door prizes during the dance.

Sunday, November 7—Annual Lodge Meeting; Election of lodge officers for 1994 Saturday, November 13—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Saturday, November 15—Board Meeting Saturday, November 20—Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, November 21—R.V.O.S. No. 5 Meeting, 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 27—Fritz Hodde and Faulous Six (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8-12 p.m. To make reservations for the New Year's Eve Dance (music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six), please call Gladys Marek (817) 773-3914 or write Route Three, Box 844, Temple, Texas 76501.

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LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 6—Winn-Prater Wedding Dance; Music by DJ Ray Welch Monday, November 8—Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

Election of 1994 officers Saturday, Novembre 13—Youth Dance and Social Saturday, November 20—Carter-Halfmann Wedding Dance; Music by Backroads Saturday, November 27—Private Dance Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556.

LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, November 5—Quarterly Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Election of officers for 1994. Food and refreshments will be served.

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, November 11—Annual Meeting, 8 p.m.; Election of officers; Youth Club meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 20—Private Rental Saturday, December 4—Private Rental Thursday, December 9—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m. Installation of 1994 officers; Youth Cllub meeting at 7 p.m.

(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. 66, WACO Saturday, November 6—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Monday November 8—Social Game Night, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 13 Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 20—Billy Roy and Heart of the Night Sunday, November 21—Lodge Meeting; Adults meet at 2; Youth meet at 1:30 Friday, November 26—Cherokee Rose Saturday, November 27—Scott Ivy and Country Gold ***

LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG Thursday, October 28—Lodge Meeting at the Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg. A meal will be served at 7 before the meeting. ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY (Lodge business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Barbara's 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. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, November 7—Lodge Meeting at the Faith Community Church Conference Room; 2 p.m. Christmas plans will be discussed.

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Saturday, November 6—Little Bit of Texas (C/W) Saturday, November 13—River Road Boys (C/W) Saturday, November 20—South Texas Crystals Saturday, November 27—The Boot Leg Band (C/W)

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, November 6—SUPER GAMES, 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 7—American Legion Breakfast, 7 a.m.

Sunday, November 7—SPJST Lodge 80 Monthly Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 14—Free Dance by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two, 2 until 6 p.m.

Monday, November 22—American Legion Meeting, 7 p.m.

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

*** LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Wednesday, November 10 —Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, November 6—Henry Rejcek Band, Dinner, Laurie Moore as guest speaker, "Tacky Dance" Dinner from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dance from 8:30-12:30.

Monday, November 8—Fraternal Council Meeting hosted by Lodge 84 at Lodge 84 Saturday, November 13—Rental "15th" Monday, November 15—Lodge Meeting Saturday, November 20—Dance, featuring the Country Boys, $5 admission Saturday, November 27—Rental "15th" Sunday, November 28—Decorate for Christmas

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LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

(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, November 6—Debonaires Saturday, November 13—Reckless Saturday, November 20—Firecreek (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.) ***

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

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

Friday, November 5—Texas Brew (C/W); $5 per person Saturday, November 6—Manny Green, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Saturday, November 13—Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, November 19—Buddy Kirk; Big Band Sound; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Saturday, November 20—Lee Roy Matocha, Polkatime, $5 per person Saturday, November 27—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man," Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person For reservations, call (713) 869-5767.

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, November 6—Rough Country Saturday, November 13—Eighty Proof Saturday, November 20—Cross Fire Saturday, November 27—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). ***

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LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH (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. 107, FLORESVILLE Sunday, November 7—Lodge Meeting, Adult Meeting at 3 p.m.; Youth Meeting at 2 p.m.

(Lodge 107 monthly meetings are the second Sunday of every month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.) ***

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 Sunday, November 21—Thanksgiving Dinner at 12:30 p.m. Lodge meeting will follow dinner.

All 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. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, November 5—Peoples Choice Saturday, November 6—Lonesome Dove Friday, November 12—Debonaires Saturday, November 13—O.M. Brown Friday, November 19—Lonesome Dove Saturday, November 20—People's Choice (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 Wednesday, November 3—Cloggers Saturday, November 6—Square Dance Monday, November 8—Squares Practice Tuesday, November 9--C&W Lessons Wednesday, November 10—Cloggers ***

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Tuesday, November 9—Lodge Meeting at the Stage Stop Restaurant, located on W. Hwy. 97 in Pleasanton; 6:30 p.m.

—SPJST-

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 14—October Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 14—Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

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16/VESTNiK—Wednesday, November 3, 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