Vestnik 1994 03 23

"CHANGING TO MEET THE CHANGING NEEDS OF FRATERNALISTS"

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

VESTNIK SPJST Herald

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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 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 82 NUMBER 12 March 23, 1994

Secretary-Treasurer's position to be filled

SPJST Supreme Lodge appoints Leonard Mikeska Vice President Meeting in Temple on Friday, March Cyclone and as a District Organizer under the old Insurance Department system.

11, the SPJST Supreme Lodge voted to As Vice President, Brother Mikeska appoint Brother Leonard Mikeska to fill the position of SPJST Vice President, a will be in charge of the Insurance Department and position left vacant will have direct following the death control of the state of Brother Bernie field managers and Gebala on March 8. local sales represenThe appointment tatives. He will also was announced durbe responsible for ing the Saturday reviewing all insurmorning session of ance applications, the Lodge Officers' conducting educaWorkshop held at tional sales proLodge 47, Seaton on rams in every disMarch 12. trict, and publishIn making their ing, once a month, decision, the Supreme Lodge took in the Vestnik, into consideration report of the Brother Mikeska's progress of the long and dedicated Insurance sevice to the Society.

Department.

SPJST By-Laws He had been serving Brother Leonard D. Mikeska also dictate that the as Supreme Lodge Supreme Lodge Vice President vice president, Secretary-Treasurer and as an SPJST working with the officer since 1969. His service record president, is responsible for promoting with SPJST goes back to 1959 when he "appropriate publicity for the Society." joined the Home Office staff as an The vice president also holds a position employee. During his long association on the Supreme Lodge Finance with SPJST, Brother Mikeska has served Committee, which is responsible for overseeing the sale and purchase of as a sales representative for Lodge 24,

"Working together, I have no doubt that we will be able to achieve new heights in the coming years and months.

Society investments.

"I'm looking forward to the opportunity and challenge," said Brother Mikeska.

"Brother Gebala surrounded himself with dedicated and hard-working people.

Working together, I have no doubt that we will be able to achieve new heights in the coming months and years."

According to Brother Mikeska, he is not planning to implement any major shifts in existing programs or personnel.

"In fact, one of my goals will be to build upon the marketing and public awareness programs implemented by Brother Gebala.

"We have wonderful insurance and other financial products to sell. We need to focus on what are the best ways to get this information to our existing members and prospective members."

As a result of Brother Mikeska's appointment, the position of SecretaryTreasurer is vacant. The Supreme Lodge is working to fill the position with a qualified applicant with skills in either or all of the following areas: investments management, mortgage lending supervision, and administrative services. In addition, the successful candidate must meet the guidelines for the position as specified in Article 39 of the SPJST By-Laws. A complete transcript of Article 39 appears on page three of this week's Vestnik Qualified applicants are requested to submit their resumes and any supporting materials to the SPJST Supreme Lodge no later than April 8, 1994. The body plans to meet in a special session on April 15 to review applicants' resumes and to continue the process of hirin g, a successor. Any questions regarding the application process are to be directed to Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Until the selection process occurs, Brother Mikeska pledged to maintain responsiblity for overseeing the major functions of the Secretary-Treasurer's department. "With the dedication of our current staff members and with the strong support and assistance of Financial Secretary's department, it will be a smooth transition," he said.

"We will do all that is necessary to ensure that our members continue to receive the quality of service that they have come to know and expect," concluded Brother Mikeska.

Lodge Officers' Workshop and Awards Dinner

Lodges receive recognition for team efforts Nearly 300 lodge officers, sales representatives and well-wishers, representing dozens of active lodges and all seven districts participated in the Lodge Officers' Workshop held Saturday, March 12, at Lodge 47, Seaton.

This year's workshop, the theme of which was entitled,"How to Get Members to Meetings," was highlighted by a panel presentation featuring representatives from each of the districts.

Each of the panel participants addressed ways their particular lodge was coping with the challenge of stimulating attendance to lodge meetings and events.

Panel participant Betty Olson of Lodge 84, Dallas, who represented District Three, presented a lighthearted solution to building meeting attendance.

"You've got to have a good beginning and a good ending—and keep these close together," she stated. She then stressed how important it is for lodges to capitalize on the strengths of their members tal-

In addition to addressing the subject of building member participation, the 1994 workshop provided attendees with the opportunity to discuss a range of issues affecting the SPJST. Here, Larry Laznovsky, of Lodge 135, Ennis, visits with Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, center, and Albert Kubala of Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

ents. For instance, if you have a plumber, painter, electrician or any other serviceoriented member among your ranks, encourage them to volunteer their skills for the benefit of the lodge.

"And once they volunteer," she added, "let them do it their way."

Other panel participants included

Randy Gaas of Lodge 17, New Tabor, representing District One; Bob Miracle of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy, representing District Two; Dewayn Weise of Lodge 160, San Angelo, representing District Four; Keith Kieschnick of Lodge 142, Houston, representing District Five; Annie Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville,

representing District Six; and Jerry Sijansky of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, representing District Seven.

Following the noon luncheon, lodge representatives reconvened for group discussion, during which time each group addressed the challenge of how to increase participation and volunteerism in lodge social activities. The results of this exercise are being compiled by the SPJST President's Office and will be presented in an upcoming issue of the Vestnik.

Following 'the Lodge Officers' Workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton, the first Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards presentation and dinner took place at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Lodges, lodge officers and lodge sales representatives were honored during the event. Pages 12 - 15 of this week's Vestnik presents this year's winning lodges. Sales representatives that received recognition will appear in next week's Vestnik —SPJST-

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday. March 23, 1994

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

A Little Thanks Goes a Long Way

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It Was A Wonderful Day In the words of Lodge 92 President Carl Zich, March 12, 1993 was a "wonderful day" for the SPJST. Brother Zich, whose letter appears on page nine, was referring to the 1994 Lodge Officers' Workshop and Incentive Awards Dinner which took place last Saturday. In so many ways, the whole day felt a little bit like a family reunion-a chance to see a lot of familiar faces, exchange hellos and catch up on the latest news. Thanks to all who came out.

Regarding the actual workshop, I'll admit that at first I had some concerns about scheduling the event at two separate lodge halls Lodge 47, Seaton and Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Looking back, however, the scheduling decision seems almost "inspired." It gave those who attended both events the chance to get out and stretch their legs between functions.

Likewise, it provided a welcome break for the busy Lodge 47 crew who had to clean the hall for a dance later that evening and then host the District Two Spring Meeting the following day.

Thanks to both lodges for their cooperation and for working so closely with the Home Office to provide a day of information, entertainment and recognition for the many lodge members who participated. Likewise, hats off to President Leshikar's department, who coordinated this year's function and to all of the other Home Office employees who helped in any way to make the day a success.

One of the most interesting parts of the program was the period during which representatives from each district talked about what they were doing in their respective lodges to build member participation.. I hope to be able to do some follow-up with each of the presenters in future issues of the Vestnik. In each case, presenters illustrated the importance of making the members "feel good" about their active participation in the lodge. It's such a simple concept, yet so often, it gets overlooked.

Why is that? Why does being an "active member" so often seem to put one at odds with a fellow sister or brother?

Why do rivalries have a tendency to overshadow alliances and why do some members try to find dark clouds on the sunniest of occasions? Maybe, like Brother Leshikar said in his presentation-it all has to do with "recognition." Everyone, he says, needs and wants to feel appreciated. "We can't ever pay a volunteer back for their time; however we can and we must always remember to show our appreciation and say 'thank you.'"

In many ways, I believe he is right.

All of us appreciate a little pat on the back every now and then. Likewise, I believe Brother Leshikar was on target when he stated that there was a need in our society today for "the kind of social interaction and financial security that fraternal benefit societies can provide."

But, as as panelist Dewayn Weise of Lodge 160, San Angelo, so accurately pointed out, "success is an elusive thing."

Therein lies the great challenge for our leadership in the coming years: To clearly identify our purpose as a Society and then to define what the lodges' roles are in helping to achieve that purpose.

To sum things up, in the words of Brother Leshikar, "This is not 1887. This is 1994." The times have changed and we must be willing to change with them. *** Kind Gestures Provide Comfort Last week's Vestnik cover story was my attempt to offer a timely and thoughtful look at the dynamic life and times of our departed brother, Bernie Gebala. Near the end of the article, I made a reference to Brother Alfred Vrazel of the Yarrellton community, who delivered a moving rendition of the Czech song "Zdrava Maria" (Hail Mary) at Brother Gebala's funeral. He was accompanied on the piano by Sister Janice Marek of Cameron. In addition to Sister Marek, Sisters Ruth Hanusch of Temple and Helen Hegwood of Houston also contributed their gift of song during the services.

Indeed, many of Brother Gebala's fraternal brothers and sisters from across the state gave of themselves during this time of mourning. To those many who went unmentioned in last week's cover story, please know that your presence and kind gestures helped to provide a well of comfort for the Gebala family and for those who knew and loved him. Sister Tillie Helmcamp of Lodge 88, Houston, a longtime friend of Brother Gebala, offers her heartfelt sentiments on page three of this week's issue. Her words, I am sure, speak for many. ***

"There is a need for the social interaction and inancial security that fraternal benefit societies can provide."

Thanks for the Advice Thanks to Sister Alice Banning of Lodge 47, Seaton, for the note that I found laying on my desk when I returned from lunch one day last week. Her timing couldn't have been better ... In many ways, it was a challenging week and her kind gesture helped to put the wind back in my sails. Maybe it will do the same for some of you. Here's what the note said: What's In Your Bucket?

If you were walking back from a well carrying a bucket of water and someone jostled you, there could be spilled from that bucket only that which it contained.

As you walk along the way of life, people are constantly bumping into you. If your heart is full of ill nature, bad temper and ugly disposition, only those things will be spilled from it. On the other hand, if it is full of life, you will spill a smile or a pleasant remark You can spill from your bucket only that which it contains.

-Author Unkrtmi71 -SPJST-

Wednesday. March 23. 1994-VESTNfK/3

From the President's Office

Readers' Write A Tribute to Vice President Bernard Gebala I am sure there are many members who are as shocked as I am at the untimely death of our beloved Vice President Bernard Gebala. SPJST has lost a fine, loyal officer who will not be easily replaced.

"Bernie," as we loved to call him, did so much for our Society. As head of the Insurance Department, he made impor-

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tant changes from which SPJST will benefit for many years. One of his outstanding characteristics—the willingness to listen to us sales people—made us really appreciate him. Wherever he went, he represented the SPJST with dignity.

Bernie's friendly personality, his kindness and his helpful attitudes endeared him to all. I am thankful that I had the privilege of his friendship.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his dear wife, Evelyn and to his children and their families.

Sincerely, Tillie Helmcamp —S PJ ST—

News and Upciates

SPJST Finance Committee to Meet at Home Oface on April 16 The SPJST Finance Committee will hold their annual meeting at the Home Office in Temple, Texas on Saturday, April 16, 1994 beginning at 9 a.m.

Members of the Society are invited to send suggestions and/or comments to this meeting. Please address your suggestions and/or comments to your District Finance Committee Member or mail them to Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas before April 11, 1994.

Members wishing to make suggestions and/or comments at the meeting are asked to make arrangements with your district Finance Committee Member or Finance Committee Chairman Monta Foster, in writing, before April 11, 1994.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek Finance Committee Secretary District Six

—SPJST-

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates April 16

County-Wide Garage Sale at Lodge 24, Cyclone

April 17

District One Spring Meeting at Lodge 188, Centerville

April 17

District Four Spring Meeting at Lodge 49, Rowena

April 23

(Date Change) State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco

April 24

District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

April 24

District Seven Spring Meeting in New Braunfels

May 1

District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje

May 14

Fifth Annual Tarok Tournament at Lodge 49, Rowena

May 15

Sixth Annual Polka Fest at Inez Community Center (hosted

by Lodge 97, Placedo)

June 3-5

LIT Workshop

August 6-7

SPJST State Royalty and Youth Achievement Day

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

5% Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

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

5.80% Annualized Effective 2-1-94 through 3-31-94

INTEREST RATE R UNIVERSAL LI 6.75 % Annualized Effective _ifough 3-31-94

SPJST

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Supreme Lodge Accepting Applications for Position of Secretary-Treasurer The position of Secretary-Treasurer for the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Society is now open to fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Leonard D. Mikeska to the office of Vice President.

Essential elements of the position include: • Investment management of $100 million plus assets; • Mortgage loan management and administration; • Policy loan management; • Assistance and support to all local lodges; Qualifications for the position include: • Five years membership with the SPJST Society; • Experience in the. essential elements of the position; • Applicant must be bondable; • Relocation to Temple area.

(See SPJST By-Laws, Article 39 for more details)

Requirements to be considered: * Meet the qualifications as stated; • Submit a thorough resume by April 8th; • Submit a brief personal financial statement; •• Include a minimum of three per sonal references.

The Supreme Lodge will be accepting applications postmarked or delivered no later than April 8, 1994.

The Supreme Lodge Board will consider all applications and allow the opportunity for interviews on Friday, April 15th, beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Send your resume to: SPJST Supreme Lodge, c/o Howard Leshikar, President, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.

OR, for more information, call (817) 7731575.

The SPJST, originally chartered as Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas in 1897, is a fraternal benefit society which sells life insurance.

—SPJST-

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SPJST By-Laws Description for Position of Secetary-Treasurer (Editor's Note: Article 39 of the By-Laws of the SPJST provides a descrip!ion of the duties and responsibilities of the office of Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer.

Individuals who are considering applying for the position may find this information enlightening.)

ARTICLE 39. Secretary-Treasurer (a) The secretary-treasurer of the Supreme Lodge is in charge of the administrative department. He receives, attends to, and replies to all correspondence, with the exception of letters written to other officers. (b) He publishes a monthly report in the official organ of all members who die, stating their names and ages at the time of death, number of their certificate, and duration of membership in the Society. (c) He records minutes of all transactions of the Supreme Lodge and informs the membership, through the medium of the official organ, of all important conclusions reached in the meetings of the Supreme Lodge. (d) He is responsible for maintaining complete records and accounting of certificate loans. (e) He assures that funds are available for loans at the suggestion of the Supreme Lodge. (f) He has custody of the seal of the Society. (g) Every purchase and sale of bonds and stocks, name of the firm, name of the

agents who sold the bonds, and their addresses must be recorded. (h) After acceptance of the state examiner's report by the entire Supreme Lodge, prepares copies thereof, and mails copies to lodges and members at their request. (i) He is responsible for maintaining accurate records of application for real estate loans and delivers to the legal advisor particular information pertaining to them. (j) He is responsible for the purchase of all office supplies, stationery, etc., except as stated in Article 40 (c). (k) The secretary-treasurer has in his custody all matters pertaining to the investment of all the funds of the Society.

He maintains accurate records of real estate loans, of all insurance protection, and of all taxes on properties owned by the Society. It is his duty to see that interest and installments are paid promptly.

(I) He has under his supervision real estate belonging to the Society, and attends to maintaining it in good condition. (m) He makes a report of the status of all delinquent loans in every meeting of the Supreme Lodge. (n) He accepts from the financial secretary all income belonging to the Society and deposits it in various banks designated by the Supreme Lodge. (o) He is responsible for home office maintenance and security.

—SPJST-

Home or Farm

Mortgages: 6 3/4% for 1 to 7 years

7% for 8 to 15 years 7 1/4% for 16 t. 20 years Martg , on 0 0pen- EI E Real Es' ate 8 1, % for 10 years 8 2/2% for 11 it. 15 years

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4/VESTMK-Wednesdav, March 23, 1994

The Minutes of the January 12-14, 1994 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the Home Office in Temple,Texas

REQUEST TO HOLD QUARTERLY MEETINGS - President Leshikar brought up for consideration a request from SPJST Lodge 94-Wheelock to change their meeting mode from monthly to quarterly. There was discussion about previous board actions on such requests that were not favorable to giving permission to lodges to meet quarterly. It was speculated that activities usually go down when a lodge changes its meeting mode from monthly to quarterly because it is believed that continuity of activity breaks down. It was, however, pointed out that there are a few lodges that operate successfully with quarterly meetings.

The meeting was called to order by Chairman of the Board Cyrill Pokladnik at 8:30 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge Members present:

After discussion, it was agreed on motion by Director Vavra, seconded by Director Vanek to allow Lodge 94-Wheelock to change from the monthly meeting mode to a quarterly meeting mode. Motion carried unanimously.

Howard B. Leshikar, Pres.

Bernard M. Gebala, Vice Pres.

Leonard D. Mikeska, Sec.-Treas.

Jerry Mikulas, Financial Sec. Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Andrew Vavra-I Willie E. Kohutek-II

Cyrill Pokladnik-III, Chairman of the Board Stanley Broz-IV, Louis Hanus-V, Matt S. Vanek-VI, Vice Chairman of the Board Robert Bayer-WI

Vice President Gebala was not present due to illness.

Editor Brian Vanicek was present to visit and observe the meeting.

ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN/VICE CHAIRMAN - The Board took up the election of a chairman of the board and a vice chairman of the board for 1994. Current Chairman of the Board Cyrill Pokladnik turned the chair over to President Leshikar.

President Leshikar asked for nominations for the position of Chairman of the Board for 1994. Director Hanus nominated Director Pokladnik. President Leshikar called for other nominations and there were none. Director Broz moved that nominations cease and that Director Pokladnik be elected by acclamation. Director Vavra seconded, vote was taken and Director Pokladnik was elected by acclamation.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik was given the opportunity to speak and he thanked those present for his reelection and he pledged his best service. President Leshikar called for nominations for the position of vice chairman of the board for 1994. Director Broz nominated Director Vanek for Vice Chairman of the Board. Time was allowed for other nominations and there were none. Director Broz moved that nominations cease and that Director Vanek be elected by acclamation, Director Pokladnik seconded, vote was taken and Director Vanek was elected by acclamation.

Vice Chairman of the Board Matt Vanek thanked the Board for reelecting him to the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. President Leshikar turned the chair over to Chairman of the Board Pokladnik.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik welcomed Editor Vanicek to the meeting and stated that he is always welcome to visit the meeting and to come and go as his work dictates.

AUDIT ASSIGNMENTS - Chairman of the Board Pokladnik made the following audit appointments for the January 1994 audit: Bank Audit of Securities: President Leshikar, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Kohutek, Director Pokladnik, and employee, Drew Popelka Examination of Ledger: Director Hanus and Director Broz

LODGE WORKSHOP/INCENTIVE AWARDS DINNER - President Leshikar announced that he met with the members of SPJST Lodge No. 24-Cyclone and they would be willing to provide their facility for the function. There was discussion about the logistics and scheduling of the upcoming function. There was discussion about holding the workshop at one lodge and the Incentive Awards Dinner at another lodge and opinion was expressed concerning the advisability of having a combined function or splitting it.

On motion by Director Vavra, seconded by Director Kohutek decision was reached to allow $250 for the lodge hosting the workshop and $250 for the lodge hosting the Incentive Awards Dinner. Motion carried unanimously.

There was extensive discussion if the Incentive Awards Dinner should be a noon luncheon as a part of the workshop or if it should be held as a separate function after the workshop. There was extensive discussion about who should be invited to the Incentive Awards Dinner, everyone who attends the workshop or by special invitation only. There was consideration of the options for announcing the Incentive Awards Dinner or communicating who would be invited and honored and if other members and workshop attendees would be allowed to buy tickets to the Incentive Awards Dinner. The matter of logistics of rearranging the workshop area for a banquet set up was discussed. President Leshikar discussed the upcoming workshop and asked for input.

There was extensive discussion about what we should try to accomplish at the workshop. There was discussion about the need to provide recognition and prestige to local lodge officers' position.

There was discussion about whether to invite interested members to the workshop since the Incentive Awards Dinner was to be held afterward and everyone would not receive a ticket to the Incentive Awards Dinner. It was generally agreed that invitations to the workshop should be left open and attendees not invited to the Incentive Awards Dinner should be allowed to buy tickets to the Incentive Awards Dinner.

State Senator Bill Sims and his wife, Sue, stopped by the Home Office and were invited to visit with the Supreme Lodge members for a few minutes. They visited for a few minutes and then left.

There was continued discussion about the Incentive Awards Dinner. It was generally agreed: 1. The workshop will be held at one lodge and the Incentive Awards Dinner at another lodge.

2. All lodge officers serving during 1993 and their spouses will be invited.

3. All qualified sales representatives and their spouses.

4. All Home Office employees and their spouses.

5. Editor and his spouse.

Perusing of Vouchers: Director Vanek, Director Vavra, and Director Bayer MINUTES - The Board took up consideration of the minutes of the November 8 and 9, 1993 regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge and they were considered page by page. A typo error was corrected on page 356, correcting spelling of the word "Form" to "From."

6. Tentative time for the workshop to begin was set at 10 a.m. with a light lunch and workshop adjournment at 1:30 p.m. and Incentive Awards Banquet to start at 3 p.m.

7. Tentative menu: Prime Rib or Steak, Potato,Vegetables, and other trimmings.

8. Two cars allotted to winning lodges.

The minutes were approved with the correction of the typo error on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

OFFICERS' REPORTS - Consideration was given to the Officers' reports. After allowing a few minutes for review, the Supreme Lodge Officers' reports were acknowledged on unanimously adopted motion by Director Vavra, seconded by Director Vanek. The reports will be placed of record in Exhibits Volume 14.

Recess was taken at 8:50 a.m. until 1:20 p.m. to allow time for completion of the audit assignments.

OLD BUSINESS Chairman of the Board Pokladnik presented a photograph of the members of Lodge No. 84-Dallas to the LAM. It was explained that the photo included those Lodge No. 84 members who were present at a recent activity of the lodge.

STORAGE OF BOOKS - President Leshikar reported that the possibility of storing some historical material was still pending and the matter was postponed until the next meeting at which time needed information would be available.

DISTRICT FRATERNAL FESTS - President Leshikar brought up for discussion whether we want to continue the District Fraternal Fests. This program was to be reviewed by the Supreme Lodge after two years to decide on its continuance or termination.

After discussion it was unanimously decided to table the matter of granting funds to lodges and districts sponsoring District Fraternal Fests. The motion was by Financial Secretary Mikulas, and seconded by Director Vavra.

DEPARTMENTAL BUDGETS - President Leshikar recommended that we establish a system to proceed with departmental budgets. The proposal was discussed at length as well as allocating expenses between the Fraternal Department, Insurance Department, and Investment Department.

President Leshikar moved that the Supreme Lodge Officers work with Financial Secretary Mikulas for an updated accounting of expenses by department (Insurance, Fraternal and Investment).

Legal Advisor Kacir seconded. Explanation was asked if President Leshikar was rec-

Wednesday, March 23, 1994-VESTNfK/5 ommending departmental budgets based on the Fraternal, Insurance and Investment Departments or if he was recommending a breakout by the officers' departments that is the President's, Vice President's, Secretary-Treasurer's, Financial Secretary, and Legal Advisor's Departments. There was some discussion as to the kind of breakout that was being considered. Clarification was asked if the Departmental Budgets would function as budgets fully authorizing each department head full discretion in all matters within the allowed budget or if the budgets would be more like guidelines. There was extensive discussion about the logistics of tracking and allocating supplies, phone and expenses by department.

(a) REO #182 & #183 - Commercial property located at 6620 - 6630 Azle Avenue, Lake Worth, Texas in Tarrant County.

Listed for sale with Prudential Keystone Realtors for a lowered price of $99,500.

Property is in process of being cleaned. Supreme Lodge Officers and Director Pokladnik have full authority to decide and act on offers. (b) REO #186 - Residence at 5831 Millar Drive, Dallas, Texas, Dallas County.

Listed for sale with J. Fite Realty for $21,500.

It was agreed by common consent that the matter of Departmental Budgets be tabled until the March Supreme Lodge meeting and in the meantime, that Financial Secretary Mikulas work with the Supreme Lodge Officers in a well thought out breakout of expenses by department.

EDITOR VANICEK - He reviewed a subscription order or request he would like to periodically publish in the Vestnik.

Recess for the day was taken at 5:40 p.m. until 8:30 a.m. January13, 1994.

SCHOLARSHIPS - President Leshikar again asked for clarification on the question if grandchildren of Supreme Lodge members can qualify for scholarships. He reviewed the opinion of our tax consultant, Joe Flori, which was that with a rules change, such parties could qualify. President Leshikar stated he has written the I.R.S. for a letter ruling on the question.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE'S REPORT - President Leshikar reviewed the SYD's Report. A youth brochure was examined by the Board and several changes were suggested. The final proof of the brochure will be mailed to the Supreme Lodge members for their final review before the brochure is printed.

DISPLAY OF FLAG - There was a review of proper display of the U.S. Flag. It was concluded that the instructions in the Local Lodge Officers' Handbook are correct. If the speaker (podium or head table) are on a platform, and the flag is on the platform, the flag should be to the speaker's right. If on the floor with the audience, the tlag is to the right of the audience.

STATE FAC FRANK KLINKOVSKY'S REPORT - President Leshikar presented the State FAC's report. There was a review of the 100 Pennies Drive, the 100 Percent Families Program, the FAC's travel, the Deer Contest, State Tournaments and the Local Lodge Incentive program.

Director Kohutek asked for a detailed report of membership production and what each lodge accomplished in the course of winning their awards.

Director Vavra reviewed the group trips such as the Las Vegas trip and asked Legal Advisor Kacir for his opinion if SPJST could be subject to liability on the trips. Legal Advisor Kacir pointed out to the need for the SPJST to disassociate itself from sponsorship. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reviewed his impressions and stated his opinion about potential liability on trips and stated his intention was not to be critical of the trip but to assure that everyone understood areas of potential liability for the society.

Financial Secretary Mikulas moved that President Leshikar and Legal Advisor Kacir come up with a procedure for future trips to protect us from liability. The motion was seconded by Director Vanek and it carried unanimously.

Although Vice President Gebala was not present due to illness, his printed report was reviewed by the Board.

Supreme Lodge Officers and Director Pokladnik have full authority to decide and act on offers. (c) REO #189 - Property 1 is a commercial building at 2315 Austin Avenue in Waco, Texas and Property 2 is 1.955 acres on IH 35 north of Waco, Texas, McLennan County.

Listed for sale with Jim Stewart Realtors at $20,000 for Property 1 and $25,000 for Property 2.

Supreme Lodge Officers and Director Pokladnik have full authority to decide and act on offers.

LOSS RESERVE ON REAL ESTATE OWNED - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved approval of loss reserves for three properties owned as listed in his report for a total of $52,500. Director Hanus seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

REAL ESTATE LOAN DELINQUENCIES - A list of loans delinquent three or more months was considered as well as Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska's recommendations for action. The list was reviewed and individual actions were discussed. He reported twenty-seven loans delinquent over three months. Of these loans, there are eight loans on a workout; five loans in bankruptcy/foreclosure; two loans have an acceptable deferral; and the remainder of the nine loans do not fit into any of the above categories.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved approval of the recommendations. Director Bayer seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

LOSS RESERVE ON REAL ESTATE LOANS - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reviewed loss reserves for possible losses that could be incurred on five loans. The total reserve recommended amounted to $47,239.37. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved approval. Financial Secretary Mikulas seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

LOAN MODIFICATION PROGRAM - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported some 131 loans were modified through December. The interest rate for the modification program is 1/4% higher than the regular mortgage loan interest rates for new applicants.

The modification program was extended to the first day of the March Supreme Lodge meeting unless the program is withdrawn earlier. The motion was by SecretaryTreasurer Mikeska, seconded by Director Vavra, and it carried unanimously.

LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on lodges that had not furnished officers and information update reports. Directors pledged that they would assist in encouraging lodges to submit their reports.

SALES - A comparison of sales for 1993 with 1992 indicated a $6.7 million increase in insurance issued and a $46,656.40 increase in earned premium.

DIRECT BILL - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that 91 percent of our lodges and 94 percent of our certificates are on direct bill. He reported he would be attending the Lodge No. 66 meeting to try to get the lodge to go on direct bill. He also indicated he has tried to get Lodge No. 154 to go on direct bill.

VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION - According to Vice President Gebala's written report, the final script of the Insurance Department video was completed and delivery of copies is expected soon.

After discussion, it was decided on motion by Director Hanus, seconded by Director Vanek that Financial Secretary Mikulas send each group bill lodge a letter to ask them if they would change to direct billing. Motion carried unanimously.

ADVERTISING - The Vice President's written report reviewed an ad in the Pleasanton Express fnd response to the ad and also the billboard ad posted on Adams Avenue.

VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas discussed changing postal requirements. In response to complaints about members not receiving the Vestnik had stated the Vestnik is mailed in Hillsboro every Tuesday and those members not receiving the Vestnik should contact their Postmaster.

COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITIES - President Leshikar discussed the possibility of doing a special issue of the Vestnik perhaps once each quarter which would be sent to all member units, not just Vestnik subscribers. He discussed the need to improve communications with our members. Editor Vanicek discussed the importance of every member getting some communication from the SPJST at least four times each year and how the Vestnik could be utilized to accomplish this.

CALENDARS-1994 - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that the cost of mailing 27,584 calendars was $4,211.62.

BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the 1993 proposed budget with actual expenditures and income.

Editor Vanicek discussed savings incurred by doing the Vestnik camera ready and the possibility of channeling some of the savings toward improved communication with our members.

REFUND TO LODGES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the refund to local lodges based on 1993 premiums to be paid in 1994. He reviewed a listing of the proposed refund of $173,029 to be paid in 1994.

After extensive discussion Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska moved that President Leshikar bring the Board detailed information on the proposal for action in the March Supreme Lodge meeting. The information should include a number of additional copies that would be needed to mail a Vestnik to each member unit once each quarter; the specific costs; and a proposal for layout of the special issues. The notion was seconded by President Leshikar and it carried unanimously.

Financial Secretary Mikulas asked if the lodge incentive program should be charged to refund to lodges and it was decided that instead, it should be charged 50 percent to fraternal and 50 percent to organizational.

Recess was taken from 10:15 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Financial Secretary Mikulas moved that the 1994 premium refund be approved as presented for $173,029 and that the formula showing how the figures were arrived at be communicated to the lodges. Director Vanek seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

FORECLOSED PROPERTY - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reported on foreclosed property as follows:

Comments were made that the proposed refund to lodges should be increased to about $200,000. The refund was discussed as to financial impact.

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Recess for lunch was taken from 12:10 p.m. until 1:15 p.m.

Date

LODGE MAIL ERS - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on a potential liability situation by a local lodge which emphasizes the need for lodges to carry adequate liability coverage.

Signed

LOANS IN PROCESS - Legal Advisor Kacir did an item by item report on the status of legal work in process on some 26 loans.

He discussed problems encountered with title companies because some of them will not follow our closing instructions on crucial matters.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the President, Howard Leshikar, and the Secretary-Treasurer, Leonard D. Mikeska, of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), be and they are hereby directed to execute in the name of and on behalf of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), the Statement of Policy Concerning Conflict of Interest.

Howard Leshikar President

FORECLOSURES IN PROCESS - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on a loan in process of being foreclosed and also two other loans.

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

MISCELLANEOUS - Legal Advisor Kacir also reported on tax suits, closed litigation and bankruptcies.

POLICY ON CONFLICT OF IN'l EREST - Legal Advisor Kacir reviewed a proposed Resolution concerning conflict of interest. The provisions of the Resolution on Statement of Policy concerning conflict of interest were discussed in detail. The proposed Resolution is as follows: RESOLUTION Statement of Policy Concerning Conflict of Interest STATE OF TEXAS

I, Leonard D. Mikeska, hereby certify that I am the Secretary-Treasurer of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) and that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Original Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), at its regular meeting in Temple, Texas, on the 13th day of January, 1994, and that the above Resolution is now of record in the Minutes of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST).

of

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto sign my name this the day , 1994.

Leonard D. Mikeska Secretary-Treasurer

COUNTY OF BELL BE IT REMEMBERED that at a regular meeting of the Board of Directors of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) held at its regular place of meeting at Temple, Texas, on the 13th day of January, 1994, at which meeting a quorum was present and voting, the following Resolution was adopted: RESOLVED: That the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), a Fraternal Life Insurance Society (1) believes that the insurance business is affected with a public interest and is dependent upon public confidence, and (2) expects employees, officers and directors to conduct their personal financial interest and affairs so as to avoid placing such interest in conflict, direct or indirect, with those of the Company and to avoid conduct which might impair their judgement with respect to the business of the Society.

The following are regarded as illustrative of the principal situations where such conflict may be involved: 1. Financial Interests Employees, officers, directors or members of their families having a material interest in any corporation or unincorporated enterprise which sells goods or services to, buys from, competes with the Society in the sale of insurance, or borrows from the Company and who are in a position to influence any decision by the Society with respect to such transactions.

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO BEFORE ME by Leonard D. Mikeska, 1994.

Secretary-Treasurer, this the day of Notary Public in and for Bell County, Texas THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BELL BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, in and for said County and State, on this day personally appeared Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same for the purpose and consideration therein expressed, and in the capacity therein stated.

GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE, this the , 1994.

day of

Notary Public in and for Bell County, Texas

2. Inside Information Employees, officers or directors directly or indirectly using or divulging inside confidential information with respect to the Society for the purpose of securing personal profit or advantage for themselves or others or in a manner prejudicial to the interest of the Society.

The Resolution and statement of policy form was adopted effective immediately on motion by Legal Advisor Kacir, seconded by Director Broz and it carried unanimously.

3. Gratuities and Entertainment The receipts of loans, gifts, gratuities, entertainment and favors of more than nominal value by employees, officers, directors or members of their families, either directly or indirectly, that may influence any decision with respect to the Society.

Executive session concluded and regular session resumed.

While the above are illustrative of ways in which conflict may arise, the entire subject is so far-reaching and the interrelationships possible within the insurance business so complex that the avoidance of conflict rests basically upon each individual's ethical standards, integrity and judgment. Annually, on or about the time of the January Board Meeting, a request will be made of all directors, officers and responsible employees to state in writing any activities which conflict with the policy. The statement will be as stated on the attached Exhibit "A".

However, if any officer, director or responsible employee at any time believes he may be engaged in activities described, he should immediately report such activities to the President.

Each responsible employee, director and officer will sign and return to the Society the following form: TO: The President of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), a Fraternal Life Insurance Company RE: State of Conflict of Interest I have read the Resolution and the Statement of Policy respecting "Conflict of Interest" adopted by the Board of Directors of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) on January 13, 1994, and wish to inform you that I do not have any material interests that are or are likely to be in conflict with my duties as a responsible employee, Director or Officer of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), except as noted below, and in the event that such should arise in the future, I shall so inform you as required by such Resolution and Statement of Policy.

The meeting went into executive session at 2:25 p.m. to allow a borrower to discuss his loan delinquency with the Board.

EMPLOYEE POLICY - A proposed policy statement was reviewed on employee work days, holidays, vacations, Jury Duty, rest breaks, meal periods, sick leave, funeral time off, comp time, personal appearance and Board control. The policy was reviewed, discussed, and amended. The sick leave and funeral policy was approved as amended on motion by Director Vavra, seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

The remainder of the policy was postponed until the next regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge.

Director Vanek asked if it was feasible to set up a time clock in our computer system and Financial Secretary Mikulas was to check in to the feasibility.

WALLACHIAN STUDIES PROGRAM - A member, Arnold Pechal, visited the meeting and requested the Board to hear a presentation concerning a Wallachian Studies Prograrn-at the Wallachian Outdoor Museum of Roznov in the Czech Republic. He stated that this is a program jointly planned by the museum and the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. He submitted literature on the program and suggested that the Board send a representative of the SPJST museum to the Czech Republic for the program. The group is scheduled to depart on May 31, 1994 with classes from June 6-17, 1994 and return departure on June 21, 1994. The Board thanked Brother Pechal for his informative presentation.

DIRECTORS' REPORTS ON OLD BUSINESS: DIRECTOR VAVRA - He asked for status report of the Czech Language tapes and was informed that Calvin Chervenka was near completion of the project.

DIRECTOR KOHUTEK - He discussed attending several lodge Christmas parties and other activities. He asked for a status report on Lodge 171-Lockhart and was informed that further contact would need to be made.

Wednesday, March 23, 1994-VESTNtK/7 DIRECTOR BROZ - He discussed his attendance of functions in his district. He commented on the last increase in interest rates at the end of December and said he had been working with members on loans at that time and the interest increase on mortgages disappointed some of the members he was working with and he was concerned about how this could be worked out.

A secret ballot of the five finalists was taken and Ben Jarma was chosen Fraternalist of the Year. The remaining four will receive honorable mention.

DIRECTOR HANUS - He discussed his lodge activities and insurance sales in his district.

RECOGNITION BANQUET/LODGE AWARDS - Financial Secretary Mikulas presented Vice President Gebala's written item of business dealing with plans for awarding sales representatives recognition on appropriate categories. This item was referred to the Supreme Lodge Officers for action and decision.

DIRECTOR VANEK - He discussed the securing of sales representatives in his district and other activities. He stated he enjoyed the opportunity to appear in the Temple Christmas parade with the SPJST State Royalty. He discussed installation of officers he conducted and commented favorably on sales in District Six and the fact they reached their quota in 1993.

DIRECTOR BAYER - He stated that 1993 was an interesting and learning year for him and there had been a lot of changes in the Society.

DIRECTOR POKLADNIK - He discussed his activities including several installations and lodge Christmas parties. He discussed pleasant interaction with some of our senior members and their efforts in getting the younger members out to participate.

NEWSPAPER - Financial Secretary Mikulas presented Vice President Gebala's suggestion that newspaper advertising be used to help in areas of inactive lodges.

LAS VEGAS TRIP - Financial Secretary Mikulas brought up Vice President Gebala's written item of business concerning his plans for scheduling of the Las Vegas trip. The trip would have to be taken within an approved time frame and a cash payment instead of the trip will not be available. The winners must take the trip to participate.

SALES REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSION - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on a matter in Vice President Gebala's written report dealing with interest on an unpaid commission account. The matter was reported for information and has been settled.

CONTINUING EDUCATION SEMINARS - Vice President Gebala's written report The Directors' Audit report was presented by Director Vavra, Director Vanek, Director included information on seminars attended by employees in his department. The Bayer, Director Hanus, Director Broz, and Director Kohutek. Request was made for an itemized accounting of total expenditures on the youth program and the Board was employees are Gene McBride, Keith Gatewood, Helen Hegwood, Jim Wiest and Kathy Fritz. Chairman of the Board Pokladnik suggested we get a motion on Vice advised this information would be furnished. Clarification of a donation to an organiPresident Gebala's report so that he will know that is was covered. Vice President zation in Arkansas was brought up as to why it was paid to the VFW out of state.

Clarification of a donation to a club for a trip to the Czech Republic for a soccer team Gebala's written report was accepted on unanimously adopted motion by Director Broz, seconded by Director Vavra. was asked and given. Mileage on attendees to youth activities was questioned and it was suggested that policy be set on departure point and destination because of what MINUTES OF SUPREME LODGE OFFICERS' MEETINGS - Secretaryappeared to be a discrepancy on the point of departure. A check on expenses for a meeting in San Antonio to a Law Committee meeting was brought up and Director Treasurer Mikeska asked for consideration of the minutes of officers' meetings conPokladnik asked why the other two liaison members were not informed about the ] cerning investments. The minutes of eleven officers' meetings were approved on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Broz, and carried unanimously.

NFCA Law Committee meeting. Legal Advisor Kacir stated that the invitations were extended by the NFCA Law Committee and were extended to the president and attorney only. Report was made that the vouchers were reviewed and found to be in good INVESTMENTS - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska asked for consideration of investments and loans for the period beginning November 1, 1993 through December 31, order. The securities in the Bank Safety Deposit box and in our custody account were audited by the directors accompanied by Auditors Steve Niemeier and Jerry Tyroch 1993. After responding to requests for information, the investments and loans were ratified on motion by Director Kohutek, seconded by Director Hanus. Motion carried and all securities were accounted for. unanimously .

Recess for the day was taken at 5:35 p.m. until 8 a.m. January 14, 1994.

SOCIETY INVESTMENT POLICY - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska asked for a NEW BUSINESS review of the Society Investment Policy last amended in July of 1993. The Investment Policy was reviewed.

HOMESTEAD LAWS - Legal Advisor Kacir did an extensive presentation explaining the Homestead Laws of the State of Texas. This law is of great interest to our Recess for lunch was taken from 11:20 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Board because of the large volume of real estate loan business conducted by the Further consideration was given to the Investment Policy. Director Hanus moved that SPJST. the the Society Investment Policy be affirmed without change. President Leshikar seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND - President Leshikar reported that former Lodge No. 68Nelsonville had initially allocated $8,000 to the perpetual Scholarship Fund which was never implemented. The lodge was contacted and notified that the $8,000 could be UNIVERSAL LIFE - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reviewed the current interest rate transferred to the regular scholarship fund and the lodge so agreed. It was agreed to and gross spread on Universal Life. The current payout rate of 7 percent allows a expend the amount over a period of four years, $2,000 each year. The decision was spread of 0.23 percent based on allocation of assets on the basis of bonds and mortgages on a 2 to 1 ratio. He reported on a discussion with Actuary John Agee and reached by common consent. informed the Board that if the allocation were changed to bonds and mortgages on a President Leshikar reported that we had the sum of $44,000 available for 88 scholarequal ratio, the gross spread would increase to 0.52 percent. The option of changing ships for 1994. The proposed breakdown was: 9 youth department; 37 freshmen; 37 the allocation ratio was discussed and Legal Advisor Kacir stated he did not think the undergraduate; 5 technical. The proposal was unanimously approved on motion by ratio should be changed because of difficulty in comparing the spread.

President Leshikar and seconded by Director Kohutek.

Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska reviewed his discussion with Actuary Agee concerning NATIONAL CZECH AND SLOVAK MUSEUM - On motion by President the fact that the spread is relatively small and discussed the fact that if the UL rate is Leshikar, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to donate $300 to the Czech and left at 7 percent it would need to be carefully reviewed in the March meeting. After Slovak Museum which will qualify us for a special plaque displayed in the new museextensive discussion, it was decided to set the Universal Life Rate to 6.75 percent for the period effective February 1, 1994 through March 31, 1994 and to change the bond um in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Motion carried unanimously. and mortgage asset allocation ratio to bonds 50 percent and mortgages 50 percent. The SPJST CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION ENTERTAINMENT - There was dismotion was by Director Vanek, seconded by Financial secretary Mikulas and it carried cussion about booking of entertainment for the upcoming 100-year celebration. unanimously.

Several groups were suggested. Decision postponed.

ANNUITIES - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska referred to his report on the rates and YOUTH PROMOTIONS/PARADES - President Leshikar reported we currently spread on Annuity I and II and the payout calculation rate on immediate annuities. pay $50 for float entries in parades to encourage the advertising and promoting of our Society. President Leshikar recommended that we increase the amount available to The current rates were reported to be: Annuity I - 5 percent $100. The increase to $100 to be paid to the youth club or lodge was approved on motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Director Vanek. Carried unanimously.

Annuity II - 5.8 percent Immediate Annuity - 8 percent RECOGNITION - President Leshikar referred to the listing of 50-year members and 75-year members. He asked that he be notified if it is determined that someone was The spread on Annuity I is 1.748 percent and the spread on Annuity II is 0.964 percent. omitted.

STATE OF TEXAS DAYS IN PRAGUE CZECH REPUBLIC - There was discussion if the Society wanted to participate in this large event in the fall of 1994.

Postponed for further consideration.

NATIONAL YOUNG LEADERS CONFERENCE - A letter was read from a member asking the SPJST to help sponsor his trip to Washington, D.C. The Board considered and reaffirmed its position of not making such contributiops to individuals.

FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR - Consideration was given to selection of Fraternalist of the Year. The nominations and information were previously made available to all Board members. A secret ballot was taken to select the five finalists. The five finalists selected are: Dale Kessel, Ben Jarma, Woodrow Marek, Leonard Jansa, and Gladys Yates.

After review of the matter, the following rates were set for the period effective February 1, 1994 through March 31, 1994: Annuity I - 5 percent Annuity II - 5.8 percent Immediate Annuity - 6.5 percent The motion approving the rates was by Financial Secretary Mikulas, seconded by Director Vavra and it carried unanimously.

NFCA OPERATION PARK - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska presented a request from the NFCA to support the NFCA project to raise $100,000 to construct a park in Phoenix, Arizona in a large Habitat for Humanity project. The Board discussed the

8/VESTNiK-Wednesday, March 23, 1994 request and the fact that it is located far from any SPJST activity. There was also concern that the SPJST should be included because of our relationship and cooperation with the NFCA. After reviewing the pros and cons and considering that this is a worthwhile humanitarian project, Director Bayer moved that the SPJST donate $750 and President Leshikar seconded. After additional review, Director Broz moved to amend the donation amount to $500, Director Vanek seconded and the motion carried unanimously.

CUSTODY ACCOUNT - Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska discussed some aspects of the Custody Account for Society securities. He indicated some dissatisfaction with the handling of the account and wanted the Board to be aware of the matter. He reported he had looked into some options for moving the account. After discussion, it was agreed that Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska should continue to look into other arrangements due to the recent experience with the current custody account and report back to the Board in the March meeting. It was further agreed that if upcoming work putting us on line with the Custody Account involved any considerable out-of-pocket expenditure, that it be postponed. The motion was by Director Hanus, seconded by Director Kohutek and it carried unanimously.

GAIN IN ASSETS - Financial Secretary Mikulas referred to a comparison of gain in assets over the past ten years. The gain in assets for 1993 was $9,945,651.65.

LODGES DELINQUENT WITH PREMIUMS - The only lodge delinquent with premiums is Lodge 162 in the amount of $61.87.

PAID UP ADDITIONS - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that paid up additions in 1993 were $895,690. He reported that some 68 percent of our members take their premium refund in the form of paid up additions. The actual cash remitted is the form of cash premium refunds amounted to $212,890.85.

There was a discussion about the favorable comments received on the program allowing paid up additions. There was a general discussion about the need to come up with some type of program that would come up with some way to allow aged members with less than $5,000 to increase their coverage in some way. No action taken.

PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 1994 - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the proposed budget he prepared and it was briefly reviewed. After discussion the proposed Budget for 1994 was approved on motion by Financial Secretary Mikulas seconded by Director Broz.

Motion carried unanimously.

PREMIUM REFUND TO MEMBERS FOR 1994 - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that in 1993, premium refund to members was paid at a rate of 3 percent. This refund (including paid-additions) amounted to $656,754.71. Refunds are paid by the mid-terminal reserve during the policy year just completed on all permanent plans of I insurance that have reached the end of the fifth policy year. An expense charge was deducted from the excess interest component as follows: Premium paying - $.35 Paidup $1.60 Refund checks must amount to $2.25 otherwise, no check is issued.

A letter from Actuary John Agee was reviewed with the Actuary's recommendation for a 3 percent premium refund rate. The 3 percent premium refund rate was approved on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by President Leshikar and it carried unanimously.

and DYC. The motion was seconded by President Leshikar and it carried unanimously.

Director Vavra asked for interpretation of Article 69 of the By-Laws. It was explained that a board of trustees is optional and usually seen in lodges that have a substantial amount of property and equipment. The trustees have no authority to set salaries or direct other non property related affairs of the lodge.

He said he enjoyed this meeting and stated he missed Vice President Gebala not being present.

DIRECTOR KOHUTEK - He asked if there was some way we could require the $25,000 of SPJST insurance to qualify for loans. He compared this with the provision that increases the mortgage interest rate by 2 percent if the borrower drops their membership policy. There was discussion about the matter and it was suggested that we must address the matter of members with small insurance policies and look at the possibility of utilizing some other vehicle to provide coverage.

Director Kohutek stated he thought we had a good meeting and spoke favorably of approving the new lodge officers training program and he emphasized we should include officers training in future workshops.

DIRECTOR BROZ - He stated he thought we had a good meeting. He spoke about his area and trying to get some activity in Abilene and Vernon and some other areas in District IV. He thanked the officers for submitting officers reports in advance. He stated he appreciated everyone's good cooperation.

DIRECTOR HANUS - He discussed a loan made by an individual some ten years ago who was not a citizen of the U.S. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska responded that when that particular Czech immigrant first applied for his loan, he was already a member. Director Hanus questioned why he was accepted into membership since he was not a U. S. citizen and response was that citizenship was not required under our ByLaws at that time, only intent.

DIRECTOR VANEK - He discussed activity in District VI. Director Vanek asked for a status report on what had taken place in regard to the Velehrad Lodge as pertains to donating the property to the Velehrad Cemetery. It was reported that contact had been made with the individuals concerned and suggestion were made concerning a possible merger with another lodge.

Director Vanek stated he enjoyed the meeting and was sorry Vice President Gebala could not be present.

DIRECTOR BAYER - He stated he enjoyed the Christmas party and thanked the officers for good reports.

DIRECTOR POKLADNIK - He thanked everyone for electing him Chairman of the Board. He congratulated and commended the officers for a job well done in 1993 and they take a lot of time and effort on their jobs.

He stated we are having problems in some lodges in operating the lodges and spoke about getting more help and cooperation from the membership and urging the local lodge officers' recognition and credit for the work they are doing.

He stated that he and Justine would be in Europe and would not return until the 8th of July and would like to schedule the July Supreme Lodge meeting for July 13-15.

PREMIUM AND ANNUITY INCOME - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed premium and annuity income for 1993.

He remarked we had a good meeting and worked out a lot of things. He stated in behalf of the Body that we hope that Vice President Gebala has a quick recovery.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT FOR 1993 - The 1993 audit will be conducted by Brockway, Chupik and Gersbach and should be completed by June 30, 1994.

Representatives from this firm are already proceeding with this audit. Cost of the audit for 1993 will be $13,500 based on a three-year bid.

The following dates were set for the Supreme Lodge meetings: March 10 & 11 May 9 & 10 July 13 & 15 Sept. 8 & 9 Nov. 7 & 8

INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR LODGES - Financial Secretary Mikulas referred to the lodges winning an award.

Financial Secretary Mikulas asked for clarification of some questions for the policies of lodges on group bill.

The provisions of the Incentive Program provide for the premiums to be here at Home Office by yearend to he counted which creates an accounting inconsistency on group bill lodges. It was agreed to count the policies affected in the two group bill lodges.

Several other inconsistencies were reviewed and it was agreed to give the advantage of questions to the lodge and to try to resolve the inconsistencies on the rules for the incentive program for 1994. The motion authorizing the changes was by Financial Secretary Mikulas, seconded by President Leshikar and it carried unanimously.

ANNUITIES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed a report showing annuity policies by duration.

DIRECTORS' NEW BUSINESS DIRECTOR VAVRA - He discussed the need to have a training session for newly elected lodge officers on how to conduct a meeting and what is expected in managing a lodge. The Board sought to come up with a way to implement such a training program on a district basis. It was suggested that the training could be conducted on a district basis by the FAC, DYC and SFM. Director Vavra moved that a program be instituted by coordinating the president and director to train district and lodge officers and youth leaders possibly utilizing the FAC

President Leshikar reviewed who can attend the awards dinner. This was agreed as all lodge officers, sales representatives who qualify, Supreme Lodge members, and Home Office employees. Any other members can attend if they purchase a ticket.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik adjourned the meeting at 2:45 p.m.

Fraternally submitted,

Leonard D. Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

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Letters from the Lodges Lodge 6, Cottonwood to Meet This Sunday, March 27 Dear Members, As Easter is approaching soon, I want to, as your FAC, remind all of the members and their families that we will be holding our Lodge meeting on Sunday, March 27 at 1 p.m., followed by an SPJST, Inc. meeting.

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the youth and also one for the adults. The adults always enjoy hunting as there is always a good turn out. The lodge will furnish a barbecue supper with all the trimmings around 5 pm. The members are asked to bring some type of dessert.

We will be hoping to see all of you for some fun and fellowship.

Fraternally yours, FAC Robert Dobecka —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members, Our lodge met on March 6. President Johnnie Krizan called the meeting to order. Celia, Tami and Traci Dobecka led the Pledge of Allegiance. All minutes were read and approved. Our secretary was not present. We had a few moments of silence for our brother, John Parma.

We had 11 members present. March birthday celebrants included Cyril Svrcek.

Our $10 door prize was won by Ruth Krizan and the $8 progressive door prize was won by Terri Hy kel, who was not present.

Our next meeting will be on March 27 with our Easter egg hunt and program, followed by our supper at 5:30 p.m. See you there.

Jerelene Lenart, Reporter —SPJST-

35, Elk Reports on March Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The March 13 meeting of Lodge 35, Elk was called to order by President Henry Breitkreutz.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by youth members, RD Easter and Chris Pavelka. A moment of silence was observed for our deceased members, John Jurecka and Albin "Babo" Pavelka.

The minutes of our last meeting were read by Virlene Kelley and approved. A letter from Martha Durham was read, reminding our lodge to send in our District Three dues.

The treasurer's report by Nancy Milner was read and accepted.

Under old business, Vernon Wood reminded our members to turn in their volunteer work sheets by the April meeting.

Those attending the workshop in

Temple were Henry Breitkreutz, Virlene Kelley, Nancy Milner and Johnny Holub.

It was voted on to send by mail the 50year membership pins to Billy E. Bordovsky, Adele Rendek, and H. Margurete Brinkley.

In her youth report, Barbara Pavelka stated that the youth will have an Easter egg decorating contest at the April meeting. So, you youngsters, get your decorating ideas going and have them ready for the April 10th meeting. Having birthdays in March are Earl Milner and Dawn Pavelka.

The adult door prize was won by Rosie Wood. The youth door prize went to Whitney Dennis.

The Kitchen Committee stated that at our April meeting we will again have a pot lock supper.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned.

I want to thank Elizabeth Kubitza for substituting for me while I was away.

Thanks again for a job well done.

Fraternally submitted by, Rosie Wood, Reporter —SPJST-

66, Waco to Meet March 27 Lodge

Dear Members, Please make plans to be on hand for an important lodge meeting on Sunday, March 27. The adult meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. The youth will meet at 2 p.m. Notice that this is a date change as we typically meet on the third Sunday of the month.

We will be voting on the matter of whether or not to go to direct billing, versus our current method of collecting insurance premiums and dues.

The lodge will furnish sandwiches for after the meeting. Members are asked to bring a dessert.

Hoping to see you there.

Fraternally, Bonnie Pruitt, Secretary —SPJST-

87, Temple Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 87 held their meeting on March 9, 1994 at 7 p.m.

President Navratil called the meeting to order. Flag Bearer Lad Zatopek led members in the Pledge of Allegiance. We stood in silent tribute to the deceased members, especially Levina Holec and Bernie Gebala.

Mary Ann Zatopek read minutes of the February meeting. She also gave the treasurer's report. A new member was accepted into our lodge. She is Alice Ann Wilkins and we welcome her into our lodge.

Vice President Ed Reisner gave his report. He and President Navratil read Planning to buy or to build this year? Then, consider financing your next horrie or real estate purchase through SPJST. The Society offers competitive lending rates and the security of knowing who you will be dealing with through the life of your mortgage.

correspondence from the Supreme Lodge.

Old and new business was discussed.

Millie Schiller was a guest. She and George served refreshments at the meeting. Lad and Mary Ann Zatopek will be in charge of refreshments at the April meeting. Our next meeting will be held on April 13, 1994 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Zatopek, Treasurer —SPJST-

88, Houston Birthday Club Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, On March 9, 1994, the Birthday Club members met for their regular monthly meeting at 11:30 p.m. in the lodge dining room. President Lowrina Lindemann opened the meeting with the roll call.

Secretary Rita Alexander read the minutes, which were approved as read.

Treasurer Lillie Spies gave the financial report as of February 1994.

The Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut reported on the cards that she had sent.

We then continued with the sad and happy occasions.

We were deeply saddened when President Lindemann announced that our Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernie Gebala had passed away after a relatively short illness. All of us who worked with Bernie for 16 years, or since 1978, will really miss him. He was such a fine man.

We are extending our deepest sympathy to his wife, Evelyn, his father and his children and many, many friends.

One of our dear sisters, Sylvia Melia, has been very ill but is slowly mending.

We were so glad to see Anna Hoffman at our meeting since her long illness.

Pearl announced that Mrs. Frances Dvorak from McKinney had called her.

She had been with her daughter, Elsie Kadera and George since December and is now back in Norman, Oklahoma with her son, Henry, and Polly for three months. She was such a pleasure to visit with over the telephone. She's 94 years old and is doing all kinds of handiwork.

Frances is always so thankful for her good children.

We also miss Tilly Bily, who has been under the weather. She is lucky to have a good husband and good children.

We had a delicious beef stew after our meeting prepared by Alice Bily, Chairman, Martha Wallas, Adele Kite, and Josephine Bishop.

Our hostesses for April are: Flo Orsag, Helen Hegwood, Estelle Kelly, Donna Clooney and Virginia Hale, who is an alternate and will help out wherever necessary.

The May hostesses are: Bessie Lero, Julia Kinnamon, Margaret Spahr, and Kathy Trefell.

Guess what! We already have June cooks: Bessie Dewer cooking for Mary Kosut, Edna Froehlich, Betty Kulhanek and Inez Jeanes.

July is wide open for discussion as to who or what we'll do for food.

Since there was no new business or old business, we drew names for the Calcutta Game and the winners were Julia Kinnoman and Anna Hoffman.

Our March birthday celebrities are: Bessie Dewer, Kathy Trefell and Ann Elzner. "Happy Birthday" was sung, fol-

lowed by the table grace by Mary Kosut.

Remember: "The mind forgets, but the heart always remembers."

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

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Gives High Marks to Lodge Officers' Workshop and Dinner Dear Members and Friends, I just have to write to let all readers know what a wonderful day March 12, 1994 was. That was the annual SPJST workshop for all of the sales representatives and local lodge officers. This was a very educational course for all sales representatives and lodge officers on how to sell life insurance and how to get members to attend meetings.

Many ideas were discussed for making our organization better. A panel, with one member representing each district, presented their ideas as to what they were doing in their lodge and how these things might apply to other lodges.

Our Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar conducted the meeting and kept order in a marvelous way.

Brother Leshikar speaks very plainly and is well understood. He explains many ways to make our association grow.

These workshops, or training sessions, are what makes SPJST continue to grow and make us one of the best fraternal organizations in the United States. It also encouraged the sales representatives to write more insurance certificates. The Supreme Lodge does a wonderful job in having these sessions -and seeing that things run smoothly. They are able to get things done thanks to the help of all of the ladies in the Home Office. They are to he congratulated for the good job they are doing. The district directors also help to see that things are kept in order.

During the afternoon session of the workshop, members were divided into groups of six to eight and asked to complete forms that might enable lodges to build attendance for lodge meetings.

Many ideas were submitted and they should help the officers in knowing what might make the SPJST better.

After the work session concluded at Lodge 47, Seaton, the members went to Lodge 24, Cyclone for the presentation of awards to the lodges and sales representatives. Several types of awards were presented. Our Lodge 92 won one of the Gold Awards. We are proud of our sales representatives here and will continue to help them sell insurance certificates.

After all of the awards were presented, a very nice banquet was set out for everyone to enjoy. There was also a very large cake—about 4' x 5' that was put out for members to enjoy. It was a wonderful meal. All seemed to enjoy the food and be entertained by the guest speaker who kept everyone laughing. The day was enjoyed by everyone.

Many thanks, again, to all of the Supreme Lodge officers and to the ladies from the Home Office who did such a good job. Thanks, also, to Lodge 47 and Lodge 24 for the nice hospitality they extended to all.

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

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Lodge 139, Danbury Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Lodge Scholarship Dear Readers, The March 10 meeting of Danbury Lodge 139 got underway with President Lonnie Lostak calling the meeting to order and the members reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. A period of silence was observed in memory of Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard M. Gebala.

The minutes of the February meeting and the treasurer's report were presented.

The upcoming lodge barbecue, scheduled for Saturday, April 16, was discussed and further plans were made.

Serving time will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Vrazel Ballroom. There will be a drawing for door prizes for those attending. Invitations are being sent out and we urge all members to respond whether or not they will be able to attend.

We are asking for donations of desserts from those attending.

The school year is drawing to a close so we wish to remind the high school seniors who are members of Lodge 139 that applications for the Lodge 139 scholarship are now being accepted and must be received by May 1, 1994. To qualify for the scholarship, the student must have been a member of SPJST since before the end of his or her freshman year.

Scholastically, the student must be in the top 15 percent of his or her graduating class.

To apply for the scholarship, the graduate must have the school counselor write a letter stating the grade point average of the applicant. The letter should be mailed to either Lonnie Lostak, P.O. Box 633, Danbury, Texas 77534 or to Lorenda Baldwin, Route Seven, Box 15, Alvin, Texas 77511.

A social was held after the meeting.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-

142, Houston Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

At 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 1994, our regular monthly meeting was called to order by President Keith Kieschnick.

We had 45 members and four guests who stood to recite the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag. All remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of our departed brother, David Cielewitz.

Roll call of officers by Secretary Alice Jochen showed that all officers were present except for our Fraternal Activities Coordinator Marilyn Spivey. The secretary read the previous month's minutes.

These stood approved as read. We had four new members added during this month, plus two transfers to our lodge.

The new members were: Corey W. Moszkowicz, Leslie R. Moszkowicz, Melvin D. Moszkowicz, and Jason W. Hermis. Sales representatives were Sidon Tumis, four, and Dennis Hermis, one.

The transfer members are: James W Cerny and Anita Charbula. We wish to welcome these members to our lodge.

All officers reports were read. Sister Rosie Tumis gave the financial secretary/treasurer's report. The bar

report and Board of Trustees report were read by Henry Hermis, Sr. The Youth Club report was read by Youth Leader Elizabeth Hermis. The youth thanks each and everyone who has donated to their club, namely: Willie and Henry Linhart, Rita and Henry Hermis, Dorothy and Frank Tumis, Jo Buri, JoAnn Buri, Barbara and Robert Boyd, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Schmidt. Thanks to all for your help and donations.

In the Sick Committee report, it was announced that Jo Ann Buri was home and recuperating after surgery and a hospital stay. We hope and pray that she will be up and about real soon.

All committee reports were given.

We were all reminded to keep up with all of our fraternal acts for the year of 1994 in order to be eligible for a personal award, as well as a lodge prize at the end of the year. Thanks to all of our members for your help on this project.

Under new business, we did not have a winner for our $100 capsule prize at this meeting. Sorry for the absence of Thomas Murray and Jacob A. Wiskoski.

Because they were not present, we held 10 drawings from our register book for $10 prizes. The winners were Elizabeth Hermis, Lorraine Motl, Lillian Schmidt, Chris Schleider, Sidon Tumis, Libby Kovar, Nancy Cook, Fred Buri, Keith Kieschnick, and Henry R. Hermis.

Additional door prizes were won by Sidon Tumis, Henry Linhart, Rosie Tumis, and Viola Doskocil.

Visitors recognized were Joe Braunagel, Burris Sims, Joe Gambil, and Jo Buri. The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m. A delicious meal and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, 1994.

Fraternally submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST-

154, Fort Worth Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Our March 13th meeting was called to order by Vice President Sister Rose Steinman. She led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and then we remained standing for a moment of silence in honor of our SPJST Vice President Brother Bernie Gebala.

We were all saddened to hear of his passing. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.

Secretary Sister Mary Renfro's minutes and financial report and Sister Anna Johnson's treasurer's report were approved as read.

Sister Pavey reported on cards sent.

Sister Mary Steinman, our youth leader, had all the youth out for a baseball game that they really enjoyed. It was a beautiful day. She also reported on other plans that the club is working on. She will be attending the Youth Leaders' Workshop this weekend.

We got a wonderful report on the Annual Lodge Officers' Workshop and what a great day it was. Brother Jerry Milan, Sisters Mary Renfro, Anna Johnson and Rose Steinman attended.

Thanks to all who sent me a message. I would have been there, but we had a big Saturday at the hall.

We extend our congratulations to Brother Leonard Mikeska as our new vice president. I know Brother Bernie would have liked the choice that was made.

We extend our congratulations to Sister Mary Renfro on getting the application of the month award. She and Brother Talon_Milan got the bronze plaques. Brother Talon was in Little Rock, Arkansas that weekend with Sister Lesli on her business trip.

We will have our Easter Picnic on Sunday, April 3 at the hall as we have had the last couple of years. You bring food for lunch and goodies. Dinner will be at 1 p.m., followed by the egg hunt.

Everyone looks forward to our Easter picnics and enjoy the games that follow.

We extend our wedding congratulations to two of our younger members and their spouses. Sister Lisa (Hopkins) and Rod Rutledge, who had a beautiful outdoor country wedding on Saturday, March 5 and to Sister Christy (Caldwell) and Curtiss Dougan, who were wed on Friday, March 11 with a dinner and dance reception at the hall.

Lisa is the daughter of Sister Evelyn (Mason) Horak and William Hopkins and Christy is the daughter Of Sister Debbi (Milan) Stockard and Mike Caldwell and the stepdaughter of Dr. Alan Stockard.

May they all have a long and happy life.

We extend our get well wishes to Brother Joe Milan who suffered a heart attack and has been in the intensive care unit at Harris Hospital a week today and is having six-bypass surgery tomorrow if all goes well. Our prayers and thoughts are with him.

I called Sister Maria Prill on her 84th birthday, Monday, March 7, in Surprise, Arizona where she is with her daughter, Sister Eva Dockery, and will stay until May. They found two good doctors and she is much better and sends her regards to all.

Yesterday, after the meeting, Sister Steinman took me to the hospital. It was the first time I've gotten to see Brother Joe for a couple of minutes. We then went to the Rehabilitation Center to see Brother John Kret. He is doing much better and would like to get home. He has been there over a month. He said we made his day. Then, we went to the Wedgewood Nursing Center to see Brother Frank Becan (Lodge 92) who had a leg amputated. We hope he gets well soon.

Sister Sherri Mason and little Emily Jean from Auckland, New Zealand came in last Wednesday for a visit with her mother, Sister Jeanie Mason and all the family.

A "Happy Birthday" to all of our March celebrants.

Sister Jeanie Mason was our door prize winner.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, April 10 at 3 p.m.

Memorials were made in honor of Brother Bernie Gebala by Lodge 154, Jeanie Mason and Mary Pavey.

Our meeting adjourned to refreshments and fellowship.

So until—Keep Smiling.

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on March Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, Academy Lodge 177 held their regular monthly meeting March 9, 1994.

President Otis Beck called the meeting to order and the members recited the Pledge

of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence for our departed brother, Bernie Gebala, Supreme Lodge Vice President. May he rest in peace. He will be missed by his many friends. Bernie was a special friend to the members of Academy. Our lodge extends its sincere sympathy to his family.

Theresa Baca reported that a get well card was sent to Libbie Bartek and that she has come home from the hospital.

The members wish Libbie a speedy recovery.

Roll call of officers were Made and all were present except the Vice President Rick Beck, Treasurer Josie Tomastik and Trustee Bill Hutka.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the minutes of the February meeting and they were approved as read. All chairpersons reports were also read and approved.

Correspondence was read from District Two President Arleen Mayeux reminding everyone about the District Two Spring Meeting to be held Sunday, March 13th at Lodge 47, Seaton. A letter was also read from the Rogers Senior Class asking for a donation to help with their Senior Class Graduation Project Celebration.

Motion was made and carried to donate $100.00..

President Beck introduced Ruby Harris as a visitor and welcomed her to become an active member.

EAC Janet Lyon recognized birthday celebrants in March as Theresa Baca, Libbie Bartek, Rick & Marcie Beck.

Bobby and Kathy Fritz also celebrated their anniversary during March.

Congratulations to these members and all members of Lodge 177 who celebrated birthdays and anniversaries in March.

Janet ask the members to turn in their fraternal reports and also to complete the survey on suggestions for lodge activities.

Door prizes were awarded to Ray Ybarra, Theresa Baca & Jackie Beck.

Mark your calendar for April 13th and plan to join us at our next meeting. The social starts at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

200, Bruceville-Eddy Reports on March Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The February 12, 1994 meeting for Lodge 200 was held at The Grove Community Center. A short meeting was opened by President Bob Miracle. The only order of business was to get members and officers signed up on who were going to attend the Annual Local Officers Workshop on March 12 at Lodge 47, Seaton and the Awards Presentation dinner at Lodge 24, Cyclone, also on March 12, 1994.

Lodge 200 is to receive the Gold Award from the Supreme Lodge and $1,000 cash. We can sure use that kind of money. It will go a long way toward obtaining our lodge's future goals. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed our Valentine Social at The Grove Community Center. The dance was great and the food superb. Everyone who attended had a great time and Twinkle Toes McBride proved to live up to his reputation for excellent dancing.

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On Wednesday, March 2, 1994, Vice President Harvey LaFlamme opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.

The first order of business was to elect and welcome two new members to the lodge. They are Ricky Lynn Brooks and Randall Joseph Cortasie. A big "HOWDY" goes out to you from all of us in Lodge 200.

During the business meeting we discussed the local lodge workshop and the award dinner. We also discussed sending out letters to eligible high school seniors to notify them that Lodge 200 will be giving a grant to help further their education this year and we need to know how many members we will have applying. It must be a graduating high school senior who will be attending a college, university or technical school. So, if you know of a lodge member who meets this criteria, please get them to get in touch with Linda Roming, Bob Miracle or Earl Soudelier at the next lodge meeting for details. Also, plans for another fun raiser for the scholarship fund was discussed and will be finalized at the next meeting. That meeting will be held on April 6, 1994 at the Eddy City Hall at 6:30 p.m.

Earl Soudelier, Financial Secretary and Reporter —SPJST-

Worth Ladies Circle Reports on March Meeting Fort

The monthly meeting of the Fort Worth Ladies Circle was called to order

by President Marie Tesar followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. One guest, Ruby Robins, was introduced. In honor of St. Patrick's Day this month, members sang "When Irish Eyes are Smiling." There is something about singing that lifts the spirit and puts you in a good mood.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved with one correction.

Treasurer's report was filed as read.

Sunshine Chairman Lillie McMillen was absent due to a fall which injured her wrist. Cards were sent to Frank Kovar and to Lillie. Elma Anderson's daughter is ill and so is Frances Simmank, who was injured in a fall. A thank you note was read form Lodge No. 92, expressing appreciation for the $300 donation given to them from the Ladies Circle to help with expenses of the hall.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of SPJST Vice President Bernard Gebala, who passed away this week.

Hostesses for April were Inez Krivanek, Justine Chaloupka, Rose Jaworski and Louise Oujesky.

Birthday greetings went to Mary Botik, Catherine Kosarek, Inez Krivanek, Rose Jaworski, Jo Prochaska, Maria Prill, Justine Chaloupka and Sister Herrera.

Door prizes were won by Martha Durham, Clara Cohen, Victoria Murphy, Rosie Zalesak, Betty Whitehead, Tuna Meislohn, Anne Schneider and Esther Herrera.

Joyce Tesar announced the March 20th dance featuring the Don Peachy Band. She also took time to thank everyone for the cards, calls and prayers after her trip to the hospital. She is going through extensive therapy for a while but is feeling better.

The meeting adjourned with 31 ladies

and four men present. Lots of good food followed by games were enjoyed by all.

A Happy and Blessed Easter to everyone.

Fraternally, Aurora C. Maldino, Reporter —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Report on March Meeting Dallas

Dear Members, Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podrasky. Vicki Kohn led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of: Charlie Blatney, husband of Virginia Blatney; Olga Foyt, aunt of Esther Cunningham; Henry Maresh, uncle of Esther Cunningham; and Lillie Drzewicki, a member of the Krouzek and sister of Mary Kowal.

Bertha welcomed 36 members and 10 male visitors. It was good to see some of the members who have not been able to attend due to sickness.

Correspondence read by Evelyn Trojacek included a "Thank You" from Lillian Moran for her "Get Well" cards.

A "Thank You" was received from the St. Joseph Residence for a memorial in memory of Anna Brown.

A "Thank You" was also received from Martha Vrla fcr a memorial to St. Joseph in memory of her mother, Anna Brown.

Dorthy Reznik, recording secretary, thanked Betty Ann Grier for taking the minutes of the last meeting.

Marie Lattner, on behalf of the Sunshine Committee, sent a "Get Well" card to Lillian Moran.

Membership Chairperson Beth Malik said thanks to Evelyn Trojacek and Mary Sebestek for helping take the dues at the last meeting.

Bertha also said that Mar Kubacak had paid her dues but that she is moving to Ennis.

Announcements: The Czech Culture Society will meet on April 25, 1994 at Sokol.

The Sister City and Fraternal Council had their meeting on March 7, 1994.

Our new officers elected by the members are as follows: President Bertha Podhrasky Vice President Esther Cunningham Recording Secretary Faye Wright Corresponding Secretary Evelyn Trojacek Treasurer Vicki Kohn Financial Membership Bertha Malik English Reporter for Vestnik Evelyn Cechan These officers will be installed at the April meeting.

Old Business Bertha asked if we wanted to be a part of the International Ethnic Day at Collin County Community College on April 8, 1994. It was discussed and Bertha was going to call and make arrangements for some dolls, handiwork and cut glass from Czechoslovakia to be displayed. If anyone is interested in lending some of their cut glass or handiwork to be displayed,

please call Sheryl Kappus at 881-5881.

Florence Peressenyl brought a book titled "Tomorrow will be Better" by Zdena Kapral, a Czech author. She said this was a true story of love and one family's triumph over the horrors of World War II while under the rule of Russia and Germany. She said that it was very interesting.

Donations A correction of a donation from Georgia Brozek in memory of her sister, should have read Mildred Patak.

In memory of Helen Vrla, from Emil and Ruth Chmelar.

In memory of Anna Brown from Emil and Ruth Chmelar.

In memory of Charley Blatney from Anne and Bob Zvolanek.

Hostesses were Ruth Chmelar, Faye Wright, Carolyn Nemec, and Mildred Chervenka. We had so many desserts that they were sold and the money went into the Krouzek.

Happy Birthday was sung to the March birthday celebrants.

Our next meeting will be on April 7, 1994. Hope you have a "Happy Easter."

Hope to see you next month.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter

—SPJST-

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville Reports on February Activities Olivia Stavinoha, Sylvester Elolf, Frances Snook and Agnes Broz are the newest residents to join SPJST Rest Home No. 2 in Needville, Texas in February.

Gregorio Garza was discharged to Polly Ryan Hospital. Richard Kucera was also discharged to another nursing home.

Welcome back from the hospital are Lora Hackstedt and Sophie McDougle.

We regret the death of Rosalee Sanborn. She will be missed by the staff and residents.

Cakes in February were donated by Mildred Novak, Elsie Mahlmann and Melva Hastings. Puzzles were donated

by Patricia Ottom. A fruit basket was donated by Lamar 4-H and lap robes were donated by Melva Hastings. All gifts were greatly appreciated.

Thanks to the Catholic Daughters of Court 2340 for adopting Julia Murrile as their grandparent of the year.

Calendar of February Activities Every Monday morning, Olie Eixmann, Alice Bergen, Ruby Lee Oberhoff and Willie Mae Tielke came to have sing-a-long.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos came to have Bible Study. In the afternoon, Annie Stavinoha, Ida Gasch, Tonie Kramer, and Erna Gorka came to have bingo. We were sorry to loose Adela Wadephul, our bingo caller, due to a change in her working hours. We miss you.

Every Thursday morning, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Annie Stavinoha, and Rosie Kovar with St. Michael's Catholic Church came to have Mass. In the afternoon, the Damon, Catholic, Immanuel Methodist, and Presbyterian ladies took turns coming to have crafts.

Every Friday, Mildred Novak, Melva Hastings, and Martha Marx came to roll hair.

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

On Sunday evening, February 6, Rev. and Mrs. Knitt had services.

On Wednesday evening, February 9, Rev. Foster came to have services.

On Monday afternoon, February 14, the residents enjoyed a Valentine Party.

Tonnie Dannhaus was crowned queen and Luther Cooper was crowned king.

Cake, ice cream punch, and coffee was served by Mildred Novak, Melva Hastings and Elsie Mahlmann.

Valentines were passed out to the residents and the afternoon was spent listening to music on tapes and records.

On Wednesday morning, February 16, Father Ramsey, Milton Legendre, Annie Stavinoha, and Rosie Kovar came to have Mass and distributed ashes to the Catholics.

On Thursday afternoon, February l7, Garland Hurtye and Mary Goffinett brought pets for therapy.

On Friday morning, February 18, residents Ada Dehart, Christine Smolik, Julia Murrile, Luther Cooper, and Annie Trapp went to have lunch with the Senior Citizens at Immanuel United Church of Christ.

On Monday afternoon, February 21, Ed Pisklak provided music on the accordion.

On Tuesday evening, February 22, Larry Ogonoski, George Lolley, and Fritz Koehne provided music and singing.

On Wednesday afternoon, February 23, Rev. Bell had services.

On Friday afternoon, February 25, the monthly birthday party was held.

Entertainment included listening to music on tapes and records and singing "Happy Birthday." A Flower and Gift Shop provided the corsages and boutineers. The First Baptist Church ladies provided the cakes and helped serve cake, along with volunteers Ida Gasch and Melva Hastings.

"Happy Birthday" greetings in the month of February went to the following residents: Tonnie Dannhaus, Marcella Steffek, Sophie Rusnak, Eileen Spezia, and Anita Schmidt and to staff members Merlyn Seale and Vernice Jackson.

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

Thanks to all denominations of churches and to the volunteers who do services in the home for the residents.

Submitted by, Barbara Svatek, S.A.D.

—SPJST-

Announcements St. Patrick Cathedral Parish to Present Concert March 27 The St. Patrick Cathedral Choir will he presenting an Easter season concert on Palm Sunday, March 27 at 8 p.m. The singers will be performing Czech composer Antonin Dvorak's beautiful and moving "Stabat Mater."

The choir, which is under the direction of Marion Nesvadba, will be accompanied by members of the Fort Worth

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12/VESTAC-Wednesday, March 23, 1994

1993 SPJST Gold Award Recipients Lodges in this category met at least nine of the twelve specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 25 or more new lodge members in 1993.

Congratulations to the twelve lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus $1,000, or 10 percent of the new insurance premium, whichever was greater.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 29, Taylor were, from left, Sales Representatives Albin Machu and Elaine Machu.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 47, Seaton, were, from left, front: Youth Leader Judy Pechal, Sales Rep. Patsy Koslovsky, Scty. Dolores Skrabanek and 2nd Vice Pres. Dorothy Pechal; Back: Treas. Lucy Mihatsch, Financial Scty. Janelle Novosad, Parliamentarian Ricky Novosad, Vice President Edwin Pechal, President Wallace Jez and Sales Rep. Alice Banning, FIC. Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 66, Waco, were, from left, Sales Rep. Johnnie Gaidusek, Sr., Youth Leader Gladys Yates, Sales Rep. Keith Gatewood, Secretary Bonnie Pruitt and Financial Scty. Darlene Engelke.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 80, Holland, were, from left, President Harold Rohde, Vice Preident Gordon L. Brisbin, Scty . Glen Latham, FAC Frank Pajestka, Jr. and Sales Rep. Joe Liles.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 84, Dallas, were, from left, front: President Betty Lea Olson, Vice President Wanda Petr, and Treasurer Carlyn Ondrasek; Back: Sales Rep. Ben Jarma, Financial Scty. Mertie Faye Rejcek, Youth Leader Bessie Petr, Scty. Evelyn Salac, Adolph Salac and Sales Rep. Emil Petr.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 88, Houston, were, from left, front: Sales Rep. Lydia Marsh, Scty. Mildred Holeman, Treasurer Helen Hegwood and Sales Rep. Edna Wehring; Back: President Jerome Ermis, Sales Rep. Vincent Hegwood, Sales Rep. Victor Janak, Sr., FAC Homer Alexander and Sales Rep. Louis Hanus.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 92, Fort Worth, were, from left, front: Sales- Rep. Martha Durham, FAC Helen Kubala, Financial Scty. Evelyn Spacek and Scty. Christine Zich; Back: President Carl Zich, Sales Rep. Albert Kubala, Sales Rep. Raymond Hubenak and Vice President Al Kercho.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 97, Placedo, were Sales Representative Charles Garrett and his wife, Yvonne Garrett.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 160, San Angelo, were, from left, FAC Martha Broz, President Herman Weise, Vice President Leonard Jansa, Secretary Sharon Waggoner and Treasurer Diana Pelzel.

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Wednesday. March 23, 1994-VESTNfK/13 Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 172, Pasadena, were, from left, President Tennie E. Walla, 2nd Vice President Alvin Sefcik, Sales Rep. Vicki Dressler, Scty Lillia Mae Peter and Financial Scty. Louise Willis.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 177, Academy, were, from left, President Otis Beck, Secty.

Kathy Fritz, FAC J•C. Johnson, Reporter Linda Johnson, Asst.

Youth Leader Janet Lyon and Youth Leader Karen Bartek.

Accepting the Gold Award for Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy were, from left, President Bob Miracle, Vice President Harvey La Flamme and Sales Rep. Gene McBride.

"We believe, that with proper communication and implementation, this will be a win-win program for our lodge system.

The only factors limiting their success will be their desire to enroll new members in their lodge and maintain an active and diverse lodge program."

—Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar as recorded in the Vestnik, March 24, 1993

1993 SPJST Silver Award Recipients Lodges in this category met at least seven of the twelve specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 20 or more new lodge members in 1993.

Congratulations to the four lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus $850, or 10 percent of the new insurance premium, whichever was greater.

Accepting the Silver Award for Lodge 17, New Tabor, were, from left: President Ben F. Trcalek, Scty. Melvin Skrabanek, Reporter Lola Vavra, Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek and Asst. Youth Leader Randy Gaas.

Accepting the Silver Award for Lodge 18, Elgin, were, from left: President Dale Kessel, Vice President Leslie Gustafson, Treasurer Alice Kovar, Sales Rep. Evelyn Gustafson and Irene Helgren.

Accepting the Silver Award for Lodge 30, Taiton, were, from left: President Monica Staff, Treasurer Annie Mae Merta and Secretary Wanda Dorotik.

Accepting the Silver Award for Lodge 196, Houston, were, from left, Vice President Robert Castillo, Sales Rep. Michael Moore and Treasurer Evelyn Mikeska.

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"In the past, we had a lot of folks on either side of the fence .. .

It may have worked like that for a while— but as everyone knows, a house divided will fall. As officers of this body, we have a duty and an obligation to work together for the long-term growth and stability of the SPJST." —Supreme Lodge Vice President Bernard Gebala as recorded in the Vestnik, March 24, 1993

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* 1993 SPIST Bronze Award Recipients Lodges in this category met at least six of the twelve specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 15 or more new lodge members in 1993.

Congratulations to the twelve lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus $750, or 10 percent of the new insurance premium, whichever was greater.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 20, Granger, were, from left, Treasurer Bridget Bohac and Financial Scty. Norma Cavanaugh Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 24, Cyclone, were, from left: President Carol Chervenka, Vice President Louise Zavodny, Secretary Arleen Mayeux, Treasurer Margaret Mikeska and Reporter Brian Vanicek.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 25, Ennis, were, from left, Sales Rep. Ernest Haskovec, Treasurer Margaret Krajca and Sales Rep. Johnnie Krajca.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 31, Yoakum, was President Monta Foster.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje, was Sales Rep. James Bacak.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 49, Rowena, were, from left: Financial Secty. Elizabeth Urbanek, Sales Rep. Billy Rollwitz, President Elizabeth Walther and Scty. Pauline Shiller.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, were, from left: Treasurer Milly Elzner, Sales Rep. Jerry Elzner, Sales Rep. Jim Wiest, President Jerry Sijansky, and Scty. Helen Pavelka.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge No. 91, Crosby, were, from left, President Alvin A. Franta, Vice President, Jane Ann Smesny and Treasurer Steazie Franta.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 142, Houston, were, from left, President Keith Kieschnick, Treasurer Rosie Tumis, Scty.

Alice Jochen, FAC Marilyn Spivey, Vice President Barbara Boyd and

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 154, Fort Worth, were, from left, President Jerry Milan, Vice President Rose Steinman, Financial Scty. Mary Renfro, and Treasurer Anna Johnson.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 187, Round Rock, were, from left, President Albert Lange, Vice President Logan Bartz, FAC Elsa Lange, Treasurer Rubie Volek, and Finacial Secretary Joan Boydston.

Accepting the Bronze Award for Lodge 188, Centerville, was Treasurer Beverly Howle.

1993 SPJST Honorable Mention Recipients Lodges in this category met at least five of the twelve specified fraternal requirements and enrolled 12 or more new lodge members in 1993.

Congratulations to the six lodges that met this criteria. For their efforts, the lodge received a plaque, plus $550, or 10 percent of the new insurance premium, whichever was greater.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 35, Elk, were, from left, President Henry Breitkreutz, Sr., Treasurer Nancy Milner, Scty.

Virlene Kelley and Sales Rep. Johnny Holub.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 54, West, was Sales Rep. Freddie Kaluza.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 93, Hobson, were, from left, Sales Rep. Werner Ahrens, Treasurer August Brosh and Scty. L.F. Pustejovsky.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 87, Temple, were, from left, President Laths Navratil, Treasurer Mary Ann Zatopek and Vice President Ed Reisner.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 185, New Braunfels, was, from left, FAC Dorothy Pape, President Roy Haag and Sates Rep. Jarolyn Popp.

Accepting the Honorable Mention Award for Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station, was, from left, Ernest Wentrcek and Sales Rep. Clifton Junek.

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March 23, 1994

Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Reports on March Meeting

Youth Letters Section Lodge 4, Hallettsville Welcomes New Youth Club Member

Dear Readers, The Taylor Youth Club met on Sunday, March 6, at 5:30 p.m. The meet-

ing was called to order by President Jason Cervenka. President Tracy Machu led the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 28 members present and no guests.

No minutes were available.

There was no old business.

There was no new business.

Since we didn't get to go to the basket­ ball game last month, we will try to go to

Scenes from February Youth Club Meeting at Lodge 9, Snook

James Svetlik, age 15, is the newest member of the Lodge 4 Youth Club. James is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James J. Svetlik. He is also the great-nephew of Lodge 4 Sales Representative Mary Matula. The Svetliks are all long­ time members of the SPJST. James is a ninth grader at Shiner High School where he is active in UIL Debate.

He also enjoys fishing as one of his past­ times. He 's a talented, high-spirited young man and we are happy to have him in the club.

-SPJST-

John W. See, III, of the First Bank of Snook made an interest­ ing presentation to the Snook SPJST Youth Club at their February meeting. John, whose topic was titled "A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned," is a former Youth Club member and a past SPJST State King.

-SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Reports on March Crafts

Left: Playing the "Spoon-String" game are Randy See, Dwayne Macik, Travis Schoppe, Heather Slenk, Ashley Victorick and Becky See.

Dear Readers, On March 13, we made Easter egg crafts for the Moody Nursing Home. We will deliver these later to the home.

A reminder: Remember to be sure and bring your kites to fly at our next meeting on March 27.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (12) (3/16/94) -SPJST-

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Welcomes New Member Brandi Floyd, age 11, is the newest member of the Lodge 17 Youth Club. Brandi's mother is Rhonda Floyd and her dad is Jerry Floyd.

She has one half­ brot her, Tyler Floyd and one step-sister, Joni Floyd.

Brandi goes to Caldwell Intermediate School and is also involved in the Caldwell 4-H Club. Her hobbies include riding horses, showing animals and play­ ing sports.

-SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on March Meeting Dear Readers, Lodge 24, Cyclone had their meeting on March 6, 1994. We had a good atten­ dance. We discussed our candy fund raiser, the April garage sale, and the Easter Party. For a fun craft, we made felt bunny book marks.

See you at our next meeting on April 2, 1994.

Fraternally, Scott Hudson (9) (3/15/94) -SPJST-

Never been to SPJST Summer Camp?

Want to know more?

Talk to your lodge youth leader, District Youth Counselor, or call the Home Office at 1 (800) 72-SPJST.

a University of Texas baseball game for our social this month. Donna will let us know.

We also planned our Summer Trip.

We will go to Port Aransas July 15 - 17.

Make your vacation plans early. We always have a blast at the beach. Donna will get back to us about rooms.

Our Youth Club representatives for the Mayfete will be Brittany Matoska and Mathias Muegge. Congratulations to Queen Christy Haag. Christy is our Youth Club Treasurer. Mayfete will be Sunday, May 1st.

March 18th will be a stew supper at the lodge. Everyone is encouraged to participate.

Jason closed the meeting.

We'll see you April 10th at 5 p.m. for our next meeting.

Fraternally, Whitney Kalinek, 13 Reporter (3/12/94)

Right: Becky See, Casey Kovar, Jason and Kim Gaas, Nick Kirk and Candice Macik play the "Spoon-String" game.

Announcements (Continued from page 11) Symphony. The public is cordially invit­ ed to attend and admission is free.

St. Patrick Cathedral is located at 1206 Throckmorton in downtown Fort Worth.

Submitted by Jo Ann (Hubenak) Hixson -SPJST-

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Order Your Camp T-Shirts Here

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

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

26th Annual Repka Family Reunion

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On Sunday, April 10, we. will be cele­ brating the 26th Annual Repka Reunion.

Please join us at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas for a wonderful time with family and friends. Once again we will be having a delicious barbecue dinner at noon. The cost is $5 for adults and $2.50 for children, plus $1 per family to cover the rental fee for the kitchen and dining areas.

We ask that you bring a side dish or dessert. We also need to know how many people to prepare for, so please send your money, along with the number of people who plan to attend. We need to know by March 28th. So, check with family and friends and plan to bring as many as you can!

Hope to see you there! , · Beth L. Baethe 819 Key Street Houston, Texas 77009 (713) 868-9464 -SPJST-

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Vaienf bratfi a mile sestry: Nage prvni pravidelna Padova schitze v tomto roce 1994 se konala dne 4. biezna 1994 v sini nageho fadu v Lone Star Hall. President nageho radu, bratr John Emery, zahajil schtzi a phvital vgechny pritomne oleny a hosty. Uctili jsme pak vlajku a pamatku nedavno odeg lych brava Franka Kellnera, mladg iho a Edwina Voleika a sestry Irene F. Guthrieove. Vzpominam na pana Kellnera, kter prodaval nemovitosti po dlouhou dobu v okoli Westu, nyni se v posledni dobe ztracel a smrt bratra VoMika byla velkym piedvapenim, protoie byl zdravY a staral se o vnoueata. ZarmoucenYm rodinam vyjadi-ujeme uprimneprocftenou soustrast a odeg lym osobam na onen svet vzdejme Best!

Zprivu z minule schaze pfeeetla nage tajemnice, sestra Ann Emeryova, a zapis byla pfijat tak, jak byl eten. Bratr president pfipomenul, ie nage vanoeni besidka byl velmi dobfe pfijata a jedine nag fad mel pfipraveny vyhry v tombole v eastce kolem dace dolart.

Tajemnice Emeryova pak pfeeetla doglou pogtu, nekolik dopist pfi glo z Hlavni tlfadovny, °mimed, 1,e jsme vyhrali v soutell o ziskani nejvetgflio poetu novYch e'en* a podekovani za prispevek do stipendijniho fondu.

Byli jsme take pote genf zpravou, 2e nekolik elent a elenek od nageho fidu je jiz 50 anebo vice let u nagi jednoty, mezi nimi je Robert Busby, Leona Kralova, Leona Taylorova, Alfred Krkogka, Edmund Marek, Robert Pragifica a Willie Mae Pustejovska. Toto ditstojne vyroei bude oslaveno v eervnu tohoto roku a doufame, ie oslavenci pfijedou na tuto, oslavu a ,budou se tegit dobremu zdravi.

Nage finaneni tajemnice, sestra Maxine Sefeticova, podala zpravu o pojigteni novych elentl, mezi nimi jsou mladi fide Britt D. Beshear, Arielle E. Harris, Amanda L. Machova, kteri byli zapsani nagim pilnYm agentem Freddiem Kaluiou a Lukagek Taylor efeflc, ktereho zapsala sestra Lydia Marshova.

Cindy M. Gronesova a Linda Joyce Kaluinva byly zapsany Freddiem Kaluiou jako dospele elenky. Zvy gil si pojistku Freddie Kaluia a tri elenove jednoty pfegli z okolnich fadt. Zaplaceni elenove pro prvni etvrtrok tohoto roku jsou Henrz Kapavik, Jr., Frank Kueera, Jr. a Ernest Zahirniak, Jr. Na g fad mel ke konci listopadu 1993 224 platicich Merit a 417 zaplacenych clenit, celkem 641 elent a elenek. Upozornila take na tispech nageho pojigtujiciho agenta Freddie Kaluii, jehoi fotografie byla uvefejnena v nedavnem eisle Vestniku.

Nag finaneni tajemnik Freddie Kaluia podal zpravu o na gich finanenich prostiedcich a zjistili jsme, ie mame

dostatek pen& v bankach.

Bratr president Emery potom navrhl uspofidat oslavu ph pfileiitosti odevzdani odznalcil za 50 let elenstvi u jednoty.

Oslava bude uspofadana v nedeli dne i. eervna 1994 a ye etyfi hodiny zaene pfatelskou besedou, v pet hodin bude veeefe a elenky pfinesou jenom zalcusky.

Schulze u nageho fidu bude zahajena v patek 3. eervna 1994 v sedm hodin veeer.

Povgimli jsme si take, ie Sokol vybetonoval chodnik od sine k sokolovne.

Sestra Ann Emery vyhrala losovani.

Po ukoneeni schtze jsme meli pohogteni a mnozi elenove se pelcne pobavili.

S bratrskym pozdravem.

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Byvale Ceskoslovensko se zmengilo, ne jen v nazvu, ale i v rozloze a i presto, kdo ma jegte trochu eeske krve a dedictvi praotcil a nebo obdiv k zemi, kde iiji ea. a moravani, (vetgina naginct zde v Texase je olvodem z Moravy) jiste uvitaji moinost obohatit sve znalosti v eegtine, ktera nikdy neni ke gkode, zvlagte mate-li v planu novou republiku nagtivit.

Budu vyueovati eesky a i seznamovati s historii naroda, bohateho, na v ge mane. Toi tomto oznamuji, le zaenu zajemce seinamovati s jednoduchYmi znalostmy eeske feei, rozhovory i bale debaty, aby kaidy mel moinost obohatit co jegte zna a nebo znal...!

Kaidy je vitan, kaide utery od 2:15 hodin odpoledne do 4:15 v Spring Branch Community Center, 1721 Pech Road, Houston; telephone: (713) 9329573, a moje eislo je (713) 984-0223.

Zaealo se 8 tinora. Ale nikdy tied pozde.

Tedy na schledanou.

Karel Sicner --SPJST--

Jan Neruda 'Fred cast I myglenka noveho illustrovaneho easopisu se uskuteenila. Zaloi'enyt' jsou v lednu roku 1859 „Obrayu kteryito easopis vzchazel jednou za mesic, z poeatku v Praze a pozdeji v Litomy gli tiskem Ant. Augusty. Prvni roenik redigoval Neruda spolu s Josefem Vilimkem, druhy roenik poi-adal sam. Vgichni druhovi „Maje" do „Obrazt iivota" pilne prispivali, povzbuzujlce se na vzajem k horlive cinnosti,- k nim pak druiily se i sly jine, rovne2 mlade a skvele nadane, z nichi jmenovati dluino Fr. V. Jerabka, Gustava Pflegra, JiljIho Jahna, Mirohorskeho, kterYi do „Obrazu livota" take hojnymi illustracemi prispel, V.Z. Donovskeho, Boh. Jandu Cidlinskeho,

zahy zesnuleho B.S. Jansu a jine.

Neruda list svtlj pilne zasoboval pracemi vlastnimi i cizfmi a peeoval vithe,c svedomite, abz „Obrazy iivota" pokud jen moino spinily nadeje, jei kruh mladg iho spisovatelstva i obecenstvo v ne kladly.

Take u vydavani almanahu „Maje" pokraeovano; vz gele roku 1859 druhy roCnik, redigovany Halkem a zdobeny podobiznou pevce „Kytice," Karla Jaromira Erbena, do kterehoito roeniku Neruda prispel znamenitou dell basni „Divoky zvuk"; do easti prosaicke podal rozmamy prispevek „Memu vrabci." Druhy roenik „Maje" vynikl jegte nad prvni a prijat byl s nemalou radostl.

Utegeny tento ruch mladgim spisovatelstvem povzbuzeny a gireny dochazel vfibec v narode naleliteho oceneni, zaroveii ale vypukla teice utajovana iarlivost' nekterych stargich v ifejmy odpor, jeni vedl k tuhemu literarnimu boji; zejmena s J.B. Malym svedena v „Obrazech iivota" iiva polemika, v niz britke a bezohledne pero Nerudovo opanovalo vitezne pole.

Roku 1860 vygel treti roenik ,,Maje," zdobeny podobiznou Franti gka Palackeho; av gak tu jii poeinal gifiti se ye vlasti novy ruch politicky, nejlepgi sly v belletristice chapaly se pera kurnalistickeho a vzdanim etvrteho roeniku „Maje," jej2 Icraglily podobizny Mickiewicze a Jana Kollara, pak vydanim almanahil „Rtie" a „Kytice" skoneilo se na dlouhou dobu vydavani almanaht viibec. Do „Maje" roku 1860 podal Neruda veselohru „2,ena miluje srdnatost'" a tehoi roku do almanahu „Ride," (redig. Fr. Schwarzem), arabesky „Tynemag srdce!" a „Z pameti koeujiciho herce," jakoi i nektere drobnej gi basne.

Kruh mladgiho spisovatelstva, chteje bYrti co moino vgestrannym a sna2e se ye vgech oborech , pisemnictvf byrti einnym, venoval pozornost' a phi svou horlive i divadlu eeskemu. Halek, Pfleger, Jefabek a jini psali pilne dilem tragedie, diem veselohry, jimi dostalo se ovgem itzne prizniveho pfijeti.

Take Nerud v oboru tom byl to doby einnYm, napsav nekolik velmi zdafilych a dosud oblibenych veseloher. Mimo drive jii jmenovanou, v „Maji" roku 1860 otigtenou veselohru jsou to „Prodana laska," „Lnich zhladu" a „Jd to nejsem."

Veselohry tyto vytigteny jsou v „Divadelni bibliotece" a posleze uvedend v „Divadelnim ochotniku."

Krome toho sepsal Neruda i tragedii „Francesca di Rimini," kteral v lednu roku 1860 byla provozovana. Neruda vydal ji pozdeji v Litomygli take tiskem.

V fijnu r. 1860, kdyi zaproudil po katastrofe. Solferinske celYm Rakouskem volnej gi ruch, zaloien koneene zase radnY neodvisly politicky denruic eesky „eas," v jehoi redakci vznikajlcl tleastenstvi meli Sladkovsky, Vint. Vavra, Josef Barak, Frantgek

Schwarz, Prokop Chocholou gek a LiblinskY a v nemi i Neruda, sloiiv drive jii redakci „Obrazi iivota" v nice J.V. Jahna, pfevzal obstaravani „feuilletonu" a „referatil divadelnfch." Za rok pak zalo2ili elenove nekdej gi redakce „tasu," jehoi majitel dr. Kr'asa stal se strane narodni nevernym, novy politicky dennik „Hlas," do jehoi redakce ovgem vstoupil i Neruda, jeni jii kratkou tu dobu, co „tas "vychazel, ziskal si i co feuilletonista i co kritik vgeobe,cneho uznani.

Rozumi se, ie v smeru drive nastoupenem, i v „Hlasu" polcraeoval, stay se tak v pravem slova smzslu tvhrcem feuilletonu v eeskem novinal-stvu, jsa feuilletonistou u nas po dnes nikym nedostiienym, nefku-li pfekonanYm. Vzru geny proud politicky uchvatil poznenahlu vgecky kruhy eeske, tak i tem& vgecky mladgi shy literami byly v pusobeni na poli novinastva politickeho strieny. Rozumi se, ie za takovychto okolnosti &hem klesala vnitini cena zabavnych easopist a ie klesal zaroveri u lidu i smysl pro krasnou literaturu vabec. Aby vzbuzena byla zase chut' a laska ku peknemu pfsemnictvf jak u spisovatelstva, tak i etenarstva, prevzal Neruda roku 1863 redakci drive K. Vit. Hofem vyclavane „Rodinne Kroniky." List ten vynikal za nove redakce, kteroui Neruda do rijna roku 1864 vedl, bohatym obsahem i vkusnou elegantni tipravou, a byl by zasluhoval zajiste mnohem eetnejgiho rozgireni v kruzich eeskych, net-li se mu dostalo skuteene.

K pamatne slavnosti Havliekove v Borove pofadal Neruda slavnostni braurku, ktera vy gla pod nazvem „Na pamatku Karla Havlieka a slavnosti borovske" a v nii otigteny jsou mimo jine i dye dchvatne basne Nerudovy, venovane pamatee mueedlnika brixenskeho.

Take „Humoristicke Listy" v onen eas za uvezneni Vilimkova po nejakou dobu sam redigoval, podavaje ov gem i jindy pro list ten zdafile prispevky.

1Crome toho prinesly te doby cenne prate z pera jeho v gecky rooniky kalendafe „teskomorayska Pokladnice," Em. Vavrou redigovany zabavny mesienik „tech," „Lumir" za redakce Valeekovy, -humoristicky Literarni Listy," almanah „Krakono g " a jine.

Roku 1864 vydal Neruda ye zvlagtni sbirce sve drive jii po easopisech a almanazich rortrou gene „Arabesky," kterouito sbirkou razil a upravoval skvely'm spasobem ae ne bez tuhych boy', piece ale vitezne novovelcemu vypravovacimu slohu eeskemu. 0 velikem vyznamu „Arabesk" a jich dulditosti pro rozkvet pozdei giho pisemnictvi eeskeho neni ovgem za nynej gich dnd jii praiadne pochybnosti.

(Pokratovin0

The following are hard consonants: h, ch, k, d, t, n, and r and are followed by the hard y or 9— never the soft i or i.

Tyrolak chyba vlohy nybr2 rytif kysati dudy Translate ***

Learn Czech With Us Lesson 27th - Time Jdeme na vlak. kolik je hodin?

--Za Best minut pal osme.

--Tak to itZ' musIme jIt, nebo nechytIme vlak. vlak odjizdi a2 za --Proe? minuty etvrt na devet. Mame je gte dost easu. A take jsem je gte nesnidal. Staei, kdy2 vyjedeme ve tfi etvrte na osm.

--To je pozde. Nezapomen, 2e tramvaje jedou rano velmi pomalu. Na nadra2i to trva skoro pal hodiny.

--Tak si vezmeme taxik a budeme tam hned.

--Ani taxik narn neponik. Ulice jsou pine a auta kaIdou chvili stoji. odivej se, zatimco se tady bavime, uteklo u2 deset minut. Je pal a etyri minuty. U2 jsme meli bYt na ceste.

--Tak dobie, vklyt' ja uz jdu.

Na nadraii.

--Pospeg si, u2 mame jen d ye minuty. Je osm a deset minut.

'--Nadra2nirozhlas: Rychlik eislo etrnact z Prahy do Brna a Bratislavy, pravidelny odjezd v osm hodin dvanact minut, bude mit asi dvacet minut zpokleni.

--Tak, a ted' mame je gte eas se v klidu nasnidat. Kde je tady restaurace?

VOCABULARY: Kolik je hodin?

--What time is it?, chytit, pf. -- catch, dost -- enough, --staeit, impf. -- be sufficient, pozde -- late, pomalu -- slowly, trvat, impf. -- last, take (time), skoro --almost, hned righ away, directly, immediately, ani -- not even, pin9 --full, kaalou chvili -- every now and then, zatimco -- while, bavit se, impf.

-- talk, bYt na ceste -- be on the way, pospigit (si), pf. -- to hurry (up), jen --only, nadra2ni rozhlas -- station loudspeaker, rychlik -- express train, pravidelnY -- regular, odjezd -- departure, zpokleni, n. -- delay, v kludu -- in peace, not in a hurry.

1. In Czech we use two systems of time-telling. The 24-hour system is the same as in English (e.g. patnact hodin tricet pet minut 15.35) and is used in public announcements. In everyday conversation we use preferably the 12-hour system, which is based on individual quarters of an hour. Observe: a quarter past one: etvrt na dve (na plus Acc.; indicates the first quarter of the following hour), a half past one: pill druhe (Gen. of an ordinal numeral, feminine form: treti, etvrte, pâté, geste, sedme, but: jedne --one), a quarter to two: di etvrte na dve (na plus Acc.; indicates three quarters of the following hour).

The quarters are starting points for more precise timetelling. You count up from one to ten minutes from the preceding quarter or from ten to one towards the following quarter. So you get etvrt na tri a jedna minuta 14.16, etvrt na tri a pet minut -- 14.20, and so on till etvrt na tri a deset minut --14.25, and not more. At the same time you may say za deset minut pul tfeti --again 14.20, za pet minut pul tied --14.25, but only za etyri (tri, d ye) minuty tfeti -- 14.26 (27, 28). The same we do with the remaining three quarters.

JAN HOLUB

The following are neuter consonants, and may be followed by either, i, i, y, or 9: b, f, 1, m, p, s, v, and z. b9ti—bil9 syn—sirotek fysiolog—fialky vysoko—vino plyn—lilie jazyk—zitra hmyz—mimo

Verne se eesky L t Us Study Czech!

Lekce dvanacta— Lesson No. 12 Vowels and Consonants In Czech, the vowels are a, e, i, o, u, and y. They may be either short or long.

The rest of the letters in the alphabet are called consonants.

These consonants have about the same sound as in English: b, d, f, h, 1, m, n, p, r, s, v, and z.

Examples: na6ini bude dogel prsten rano fazol hrdina strana lev vul zima maslo Translate *** The consonants b, d, h, v, and z have different sounds when they appear at the end of a syllable or at the end of a word. The d sounds like a t, h like th, b like p, z like s, and v like an f.

Examples: (1 syllable) (2 or more syllables) dub pohadka vuz kolebka hfev poukazka rad hlavka pluh vlhko Translate *** Some consonants fall into a special category, because they do not have exact English equivalents: CH— as in "loch" or the German `Bach' (has to be demonstrated to heard correctly). ucho, chystati, chyba, chripka. g— as in gun, got. granat, gro g , guma.

K— as in cafe, cat. koeka, c— like is in mats, bats. cesta, cena, cizi.

6— like ch in chair, church. 'den, elovek, eest. j— like y in yet, yam. jelen, jemnY, jed. g— like sh in shoot, shirt. gkoda, gkola, 2— like the s in measure, pleasure. 2ertovali, 2aludek, 2drovka.

I— very hard for non-Czechs to say, because there is no English equivalent.

Remotely resembles rsh. Must be learned from someone who speaks Czech.— etenar, rad, Recko.

Translate *** The consonants 2, s, c, c d', t', n, f, and j are "soft consonants", and are followed by the soft i or i— never by y or . buddlah tea

rime

2ivot.

SirS1 tiara soul

jidlo letigte budi'e Tr slate, ,

Exercise See if you can write a sentence, using each word in the whole lesson. Copy all new words into your vocabulary collection. Be sure and look up all words you don't know the meaning of.

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National Genealogical Society Conference June 1-4 in Houston The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society International will be participating in the National Genealogical Society Conference being held June 1-4 in Houston, Texas. The conference will be at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

The society is participating in the conference by presenting a 90-minute session on Wednesday, June 1st, from 9:30 until 11:00 a.m. The title of the session is "Roundup Your Czech and Slovak Ancestry: Or, What's Poppyseed Doing in My Chile."

We will also have a sales table during all four days of the conference.

Besides our session there, two other Czech sessions are being offered. For a copy of the Conference program and registration brochure write to: 1994 NGS Conference in the States 4527 17th Street North Arlington, Virginia 22207-2399 or Paul M. Makousky, Treasurer Czechoslovak Genealogical Society P.O. Box 16225 St. Paul, Minnesota 55116-0225

MORAVA KRASNA Who are the Moravians?

If you would like to learn more about Moravia, it's history and culture, send for a complimentary copy of "Morava KraSna." The lack of written information in English about Moravia is frustrating to its American descendants who want to know more about their ancestral land. "Morava Krasna," a quarterly newsletter, will cover such topics as: Moravian History and Culture, Moravian Music and Folklore, the Great Moravian Empire of the 9th Century, Thomas Masaryk—the George Washington of Czechoslovakia, yao Amos Komensky—the Educator, TOmas Bata—t 7he :-...-lemaker tycoon, and Historic Archeological Sites, Are Your Roots in Moravians?

Moravia, and Who Are

The publication will feature articles, photographs and illustrations, by cultural and historical specialists in America and abroad. This newsletter is sponsored by Helene Cincebeaux, whose ancestry is from the Slovacko region in Southern Moravia, and Tom Hmcirik, whose roots are in the Valachian region of Northern Moravia. To obtain your free copy of "Morava Krasna," send a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: Helene Cincebea x 151 Colebrook Drive thester, New Y rk 14617-2215 ?,-)383

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE (Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.)

SPJST CALENDAR

***

FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, March 25-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 27-Lodge No. 6 Meeting, 1 p.m.; also Lodge No. 6, Inc. Annual Meeting and Supper Friday, April 1-Good Friday (Closed) Sunday, April 3-Marek Family Day Friday, April 8-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 15-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 16-Penelope High School Prom Friday, April 22-Social Night, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, April 29-Trustee Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 30-Knapak Family Reunion 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. 15, BUCKHOLTS (Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-2321.) ***

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Friday, April 8-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

(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 (For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artis Monson at (512) 281-3711. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated.) ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, April 9-Youth Dance Saturday, April 16-Big County-Wide Garage Sale and Arts and Crafts Show.

Monday, April 11-Lodge Meeting, 7 p.m.

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. 25, ENNIS Friday, March 25-Private Rental (Local lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. The game room is open each Wednesday evening at 5 p.m.

For reservations, rentals, or information, call Ronald Mraz at (214) 878-4204 or Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789.) ***

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. To reserve hall, please contact Melvin Steger at 365-6564. ***

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, April 13-Monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m., Citizens National Bank *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, March 26-Neon Texas Saturday, April 2-Texas Heartbeat Saturday, April 9-Texas Style Friday, April 15 Cherokee Rose Saturday, April 16-Side Kick Saturday, April 23-Neon Texas Saturday, April 30-Ace High

(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 Monday, April 18, Meeting, after bingo, 9:30 p.m.

Sunday, May 1-District Six Spring Meeting (Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 3000-72-8240-0). *** LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, March 26-No Dance Sunday, March 27-Battle Dance; 3-9 p.m.

Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five and King,of Swing Saturday, April 2-No dance before Easter Sunday, April 3-Happy Easter from the officers and members of Lodge 47 Saturday, April 9-Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five (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 information about hall bookings, please call Ann Hejl (817) 983-3491, weekdays or (817) 985-2548, on the hall phone on Saturdays.) ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Game socials areevery third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quarterly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall. **96

LODGE NO.54, WEST Saturday, March 26-Bezdek Reunion For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions, call (817) 826-5990 (night) or (817) 826-5343 (day). ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, March 19-Billy Roy and Crosswind Saturday, March 26-Hard Country Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks. ***

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 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.) ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, March 26-Cortez - Lopez Wedding Reception Sunday, March 27-APRIL lodge meeting, 4 p.m.

Monday, March 28-American Legion, 7 p.m.

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

Sunday, April 24-Fredrich Reunion Monday, April 25-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 1-Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

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

Sunday, May 15-Lodge 80 Picnic Saturday, May 21-Mewhinney Wedding Monday, May 23-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 25-Faculty School Board Social Friday, May 27-Holland High School Graduation (Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0)

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, March 26-Manny Green, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person.

Saturday, April 2-Buddy Kirk, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person Friday, April 8-Nick Navarro, Big Band Music; Dress Code; $8.50 per person.

Saturday, April 9-Tony Janak, Polkatime; $5 per person Friday, April 15-Jim Gough's Cosmopolitan Cowboys, C/W Bob Wills Sound; $5 per person Saturday, April 16-Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Friday, April 22-Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians with Al Pierson; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, April 23-Knights of Dixie; Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person Saturday, April 30-Gus Lindemann, Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person (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).

For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, April 30-Dance sponsored by the fine folks from St Thomas Women's Auxiliary; 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, May 15-Sixth Annual Polka Fest at the Inez Community Center, featuring the music of the Leo Majek Orchestra, Vrazel Polka Band and the Vanek Brothers. Time: 1-8 p.m.

Admission: $5 for adults and $1 for ages 12 and under. Hall is located on Highway 59, midway between Victoria and Ennis. ***

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (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 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. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, April 10-Lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, April 16-F irecreek Saturday, April 23-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 month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview.) ***

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, March 26-Wayne Martin Saturday, April 2-No Dance (EasterEve) Saturday, April 9-Swing Shift Saturday, April 16-Crossfire Saturday, April 23-Wayne Martin Saturday, April 30-Mountain Creek (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 183, MID-CITIES (Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (817) 4608056, or (817) 468-4611.) ***

LODGE NO.185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, April 21-Regular lodge meeting at 8 p.m. The Youth Club will have their annual spring picnic at Landa Park (treating the adults of Lodge 185), beginning at 5:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL (Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 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, March 25-Texas Unlimited Saturday, March 26-Debonaires Friday, April 1-Peoples Choice Saturday, April 2-Lonesome Dove Friday, April 8-Debonaires Saturday, April 9-Texas Unlimited Friday, April 15-Geezinslaws (Sam and Son) Saturday, April 16-Peoples Choice Friday, April 22-Texas Unlimited Saturday, April 23--Debonaires (Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.) ,I•**

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

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

LODGE NO.154, FORT WORTH Sunday, April 3-Easter Picnic Sunday, April 10-Lodge Meeting, 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Sunday, March 27-Quarterly Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m. at the Wall Fire Hall. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, March 26-Texas Cetral Sounds (C/W) Saturday, April 2-Hayslip Brothers (C/W) Saturday, April 9-Martha White (C/W) Saturday, April 16-South Texas Crystals (C-/V1) Saturday, April 23-Due West (C/W) Saturday, April 30-River Road Boys (C/W) (Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.) *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, March 26-Reckless Saturday, April 2-Loaded Dice Saturday, April 9-Backroads

Wednesday, March 23-Cloggers Thursday, March 24-Square Dance Practice Frdiay, March 25-Polka Club Saturday, March 26-C&W Dance Monday, March 28-Square Dance Lessons Tuesday, March 29-Polka Club Wednesday, March 30--Cloggers Thursday, March 31-Square Dance Practice ***

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON (KATY) Sunday, March 27-Lodge Meeting, including an Easter egg hunt for the children.; Members, please bring covered dish food item; Meat and drinks furnished by the lodge; 3 p.m.

20/VESTNIK-Wednesday. March 23, 1994

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In a very real sense, you own the traternal and operate it through its elected board of directors.

That's the fraternal way of doing business.

Working as organizations of members. Members who both provide and receive benefits.

From the headquarters of the National Fraternal Congress of America to

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It may be through insurance benefits. Or any of the other social, cultural, charitable and educational benefits. All are shaped around the needs of you and those around you.

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