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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 24

June 21, 1995

May 1995 SPJST Top Producers District One

o Statewide Top Producers

LILLIE MIKESKA Lodge 201.

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Prize: $50 for Each Category Top Applications Written VICTOR JANAK, SR. Lodge 88, Houston Top Applications Written

MARTHA BROZ Lodge 160, San Angelo

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District.Top Producers received a $25 cash incentive for each achievement category.

MYST Consistency Club members as of May 3X,1995

appear on the back cover.

Top Insurance Written

MILDRED HORAK Lodge 13, Dime Box

DIANE HOWLE Lodge 188, Centerville

Top Insurance Written

Top Earned Premium

ALBIN MACHU Lodge 29, Taylor

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. Lodge 80, Holland

Top Applications Written Top Insurance Written

District Three

LINDA RAMEY Lodge 161, Jourdanton

District Four

MARTHA DURHAM Lodge 92, Fort Worth

FREDDIE KALUZA Lodge 54, West

Top Applications Written

Top Insurance Written

Top Earned Premium

Top Earned Premium

MARTHA BROZ Lodge 160, San Angelo Top Applications Written Top Insurance Written

Top Earned Premium

Top Earned Premium

District Six

District Five VICTOR JANAK Lodge 88, Houston

JANE ORCHARD Lodge 81, Needville

JUNE SMESNY Lodge 91, Crosby

CHARLES GARRETT Lodge 97, Placedo

Top Applications Written

Top Insurance Written

Top Earned Premium

Top Applications Written

District Seven

District Six JAMES BACAK Lodge 40, El Campo Hillje Top Insurance Written

SUSAN HOELSCHER Lodge 30, Taiton Top Earned Premium

BARRY KOCH Lodge 203, San Antonio North-Central Top Applications Written Top insurance Written

LINDA RAMEY Lodge 161, Jourdanton Top Earned Premium

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, June 21, 1995

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Keep Up the Good Works . . .

Fraternal Services Reported As a fraternal benefit society, the SPJST embodies the concept of people working together to improve their lot.

Recently, the SPJST-along with 97 other fraternals from around the country-submitted its annual Fraternal Services Report to the National Fraternal Congress (NFC).

"The report provides us with a kind of "measure," in that it categorizes and summarizes annual lodge activity on a statewide level," says State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky.

The SPJST's 1994 report, which included data from 93 of our 113 active lodges, revealed the following: 1993

1994

Total Fraternal Events Held 4,535 4,599 Acts of Service 169,653 181,169 Hours of Donated Service 516,096 542,500 Fraternal Expenses* $181,324.22 $162,465.74 (*Mostly for members.)

Disbursements and Charitable Donations to Others $373,600.05 $474,266.72

"To the lodges that reported, we want to say thank you," says Brother • Klinkovsky. "Your support in submitting this data helps the SPJST present a true picture of the charitable acts and contributions that our fraternal benefit society provides."

This is good to know. Our lodge system, meetings, programs and special events are just as important to our fraternal system as the financial products that we sell. To maximize our Society's potential, our lodges and meeting rooms must serve as places where fraternal objectives are conceived as well as places where new ideas for building membership are born.

When we take an active interest in our lodge, we are helping the SPJST to achieve its full potential. Remember: There is strength in numbers and a strong lodge system is the backbone of a strong Society.

A Time to Remember This past Sunday, June 18, was Father's Day. It was a time to pay tribute and a time to remember our fathers for their love and devotion.

A good father is many things to many people. He's someone who has worked hard and has acquired the skills and the experiences needed to provide for his family. He's someone who has been supportive of his spouse and has believed in his children's potential. The stories, life experiences and memories that a good father shares and leaves with his family made it a day to celebrate ...

Portrait of Dad He isn't much to look at, And his words come few and shy, But to know him is to love him Without ever knowing why.

Just to pass him on the sidewalk, Catch his quick and friendly smile, Makes you glad to call him neighbor, Makes the morning worth your while.

True, he'll never win an Oscar, Never taste undying fame; He will earn no banner headlines, Never set the world aflame.

But we children run to greet him When his car turns in the drive, And our chanted: "Here comes Daddy!"

Brings the twilight glad alive.

Brings our mother to the doorway, Flushed, excited, sudden glad; Swift forgetting cloud and shadow, For the sunlight to be had.

To the world he nothing special, Never loud his praises ring; But in this devoted circle, He is master, lord, and king.

-Maurice J. Ronayne *** District Y.A.D.s Make plans now to attend your district's summer Youth Achievement Day (Y.A.D.). Dates for these events are posted on the calendar which appears on page 16 of this week's Vestnik.

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Wednesday June 21, 1995—VESTNIK/3

From the Vice President's Office The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report

The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board Pokladnik at 8:35 a.m. with all members of the Supreme Lodge present.

As Of 5/31/95 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

APPS.

INS. WRITTEN

7 40 20 3 46 15 24 2 157

$

65,000.00 824,500.00 208,000.00 550,000.00 1,815,000.00 367,000.00 912,500.00 9,500.00 $4,751,500.00

INS. ISSUED $ 375,000.00 822,500.00 779,000.00 175,000.00 690,000.00 167,500.00 725,000.00 100,000.00 $3,834,000.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * DIST. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

APPS.

INS. WRITTEN

41 141 131 25 126 79 54 8 605

$ 2,057,000.00 4,351,500.00 3,176,000.00 1,662,000.00 5,713,740.00 2,422,000.00 3,379,500.00 210,827.00 $22,972,567.00

INS. ISSUED $ 1,557,000.00 3,274,500.00 2,911,000.00 1,062,000.00 3,528,840.00 1,727,500.00 1,852,000.00 201,327.00 $16,114,167.00

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President —SPJST-

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INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

Planning to buy or to build this year?

Then, consider financing your next home 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.

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.75% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95 ANNUITY II (Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After)

6.50% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 6-1-95 through 7-31-95

The Minutes of the May 9 and 10, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office in Temple, Texas

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.00% for 1 to 7 years 7.50% for 8 to 15 years 7.75% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years

Those present were: Howard B. Leshikar, President Leonard D. Mikeska, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary- Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary 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 - VII

Chairman Pokladnik requested the Board to observe a moment in silence in memory of Melvin Skrabanek, Secretary of the Publication Committee, who died April 8, 1995.

MINUTES - Consideration was given to minutes of the regular Supreme Lodge meeting held March 9 and 10. The minutes were considered page by page.

On page 62, under Lodge Incentive Program, the last paragraph the year of "1996" should be changed to "1994."

The minutes were unanimously approved on motion by Director Hanus, seconded by Director Vavra.

OFFICERS' REPORT - The Supreme Lodge Officers' reports was acknowledged to be placed on record in Exhibit Volume 13. Motion to accept the reports by Director Broz, seconded by Director Vanek. Motion carried unanimously.

CEFT - President Leshikar showed a plaque presented to CEFT from the University of Texas. Each organization has the plaque for sixty days and then it will be sent to another organization. Each Board member was given the opportunity to see the plaque and read the inscription.

Chairman Pokladnik welcomed the Editor to the meeting.

OLD BUSINESS LAM COMMI - The question was raised as to what is the goal of the LAM Committee. Legal Advisor Kacir read from the 1992 Convention proceedings that the committee is to study and investigate the long range plans for the LAM. The LAM Committee and their goals were, discussed. Motion by Director Vavra, seconded by Director Kohutek for Legal Advisor Kacir to write the LAM Committee and inform the Committee that it should report to the Supreme Lodge and make recommendations to the 1996 Convention for any further action. The letter will also point out another matter. Motion carried unanimously.

100 ANNIVERSARY - After much discussion concerning the SPJST 100th Anniversary celebration, Legal Advisor Kacir made a motion to authorize the officers to spend up to $3,000.00 for a popular band on Friday evening. Motion seconded by Director Hanus. Voting in favor were Legal Advisor Kacir and Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Motion failed. It was decided to discuss SPJST 100TH Anniversary again later in the meeting.

FRATERNAL MONITOR - President Leshikar presented part of an article in the April 1995, issue of the Fraternal Monitor. In the article, Mr. Abrahamson at AAL said his society's experience has been very similar to the process at LB. He said that we had to educate the IRS about fratemals. He said he expected the auditors to be on site for a minimum of 14 months. He named three things as to what the IRS is looking for: 1. Compliance with the law (are you doing the things that justify your tax exemption?)

2. To generate revenue, ("unrelated business income, undisclosed sources of income, disallow expense, subsidiaries") 3. forms of compensation He said, "there are compliance penalties for many things. You have to prove you did it right. They're looking for what's wrong. We showed them what was being done that's right."

CEMETERY RESTORATION - Lodge 38 — Kovar requested funds for their cemetery restoration. Director Vanek moved, seconded by Director Vavra, to grant Lodge 38 a sum of $200.00 for their cemetery restoration. Motion carried unanimously. Financial Secretary Mikulas suggested setting some guidelines for the cemetery fund.

Recess was taken from 10:35 a.m. to 10:55 a.m..

Motion by Vice President Mikeska, seconded by Director Vavra for the agenda to consist of Old Business and New business only. Motion carried unanimously.

4/VESTNIK---Wednesday, June 21, 1995 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR - President Leshikar presented State Youth Director Lange's report from two DYC's expressing an interest in a dance program. An outline of specific dance programs and guidelines for these programs will be presented at the July Supreme Lodge Meeting, President Leshikar presented a request concerning the DYC's jackets. The request was for a jacket that is not the same type as the rest of the field personnel. President Leshikar moved that SPJST purchase the jackets the DYC's selected and pay the entire cost of $60.00. Motion failed for lack of a second. The procedure adopted during the March Board meeting is in effect. Director Hanus suggested setting guidelines as to when and where the jackets would be worn.

the plan prepared for the National Fraternal Congress. The status of the application will be updated at the next Supreme Lodge meeting.

MODTERM - Total ModTerm production is 172 certificates for $18,485,000 of business. When the ModTerm certificate was submitted to the TDI for approval, the Original Age Enhancement Rider was not submitted since it was not ready and would not be needed for one year. Vice President Mikeska made a motion to authorize the submission of the Original Age Enhancement rider to the TDI. Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

LINCOLN RUN CONTEST - By common consent it was decided for the Lincoln Run contest to be extended to the next Board meeting.

President Leshikar moved to schedule a workshop at the Home Office on parliamentary procedure for local lodge youth club officers and leaders with anyone else being welcome and the only cost to the Society will be for the instructor and a noon meal.

Seconded by Director Bayer, carried unanimously.

NEW INSURANCE PRODUCT - The Vice President's Department is working on a viable product that will meet the needs of a segment of the 55 to 80 year age groups.

SCHOLARSHIPS - President Leshikar moved to reconsider scholarships. Motion failed for the lack of a second.

AUTOMOBILES - The surplus high mileage Lumina with various mechanical problems was sold for $3,200 cash with the approval of the Supreme Lodge Officers.

Director Bayer moved to ratify the sale, seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Klinkovsky's report was reviewed.

EDITOR'S REPORT - Editor Vanicek thanked the Board for allowing him the opportunity to attend the Communications Section of the National Fraternal Congress seminar.

President Leshikar reviewed the summary of the Publication Committee meeting.

Their recommendations were:

Recess from 3:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m..

PRESCRIPTION SERVICES - There will be four articles in the Vestnik introducing the prescription services and how it works. Scott and White has assigned technicians to begin taking phone calls and answering questions. The names and dates of birth of our members have been provided to Scott and White.

In an effort to improve the overall quality of photographs in the Vestnik, the Publication Committee recommended that the editor apply special emphasis in 1995 on improving the reproduction of images in the Vestnik.

LOCAL LODGE LIABILITY - Thirty-nine local lodges responded to the liability insurance questionnaire. The results were reported to the insurance agency that had shown an interest in researching the feasibility, of offering SPJST local lodges a package liability policy. The agency is of the opinion there is not enough interest for a company to be willing to put together a package liability policy.

In an effort to promote more interaction between our members and rekindle an interest in personal communication, the Publication Committee recommended that the Vestnik will, on a quarterly basis, promote a "pen pals" section as a part of the newspaper.

NEW BROKERAGE FIRM - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin made a motion for authorization to open an account with Rob Denenberg of SouthWest Securities in Dallas.

Motion seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir. Motion carried unanimously.

Acknowledging the ever-present need for dependable child care and adult care services, the Publication Committee recommended that a regular child care and adult care classified section will appear in the Vestnik. The purpose of the section will be to unite compatible care givers with those needing their services.

LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported requests for updates of local lodge officer roster and information sheets were mailed in November 1994. The following lodges have not replied to the request:

In the interest of building a more complete permanent history of our Society, the Publication Committee recommended that the Editor, with the assistance of Supreme Lodge Officers and under the direction of the President, commence an orderly process of documenting and cataloging inactive SPJST files and correspondence of a historical nature.

To reaffirm its long-standing position on the matter, the Publication Committee restated its desire to see that the Vestnik remain a weekly newspaper.

13, 25, 35, 36, 38, 41, 57, 79, 95, 106, 114, 130, 141, 149, 151, 157, 162, 167, 181, 183, and 184.

Motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Hanus to have an article published in the Vestnik listing the lodges that have not responded. Motion carried unanimously.

Local Lodge 990 and 990T's are not due until May 15, 1995, but at this time we have I received the forms from the following: 84, 112, 155, 183, 186, and 187.

Chairman of the Board Pokladnik expressed the Board's appreciation to Editor Vanicek for his input.

Recess was taken from 12:10 p.m. 1:00 p.m..

REO 189 - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on a cash sale of the property in Waco, Texas. Director Kohutek moved, seconded by Director Broz to ratify the sale of the property.

SALES - Vice President Mikeska compared sales for the first four months of 1995 and 1994.

DIRECT BILL - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there have been no lodges converted to direct bill in 1995.

APPS.

INSURANCE WRITTEN

INSURANCE ISSUED

EARNED PREMIUM

353 448

$ 9,812,673.00 18,221,067.00

$ 6,707,173.00 12,280,167.00

$142,932.88 257,272.28

95

$ 8,408,394.00

$ 5,572,994.00

$114,339.40

Lodges that have not converted to direct bill and remain on group bill:

Vice President Mikeska suggested some time in the future adding a resource person to work with new lodges exclusively to set up the fraternal area.

Lodge No. 6 9 16 20 41 82 101

STATE FIELD MANAGER - State Field Manager McBride's report was reviewed.

Vice President Mikeska complimented State Field Manager McBride on doing a good job.

The ModTerm premiums are collected at the Home Office even for lodges on group bill.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - The SPJST Summer Marathon 1995 membership drive was reviewed. The purpose of the membership drive is to get everyone involved. A member's name will be entered into the drawing for prizes for each new SPJST member that the present SPJST member referred and was approved. The prizes for the referring members are one $200 prize, three $100.00 prizes, and four $50.00 prizes.

Each of the top five lodges in Marathon production will receive $100.00 cash.

Motion by Vice President Mikeska, seconded by Director Vanek to approve the membership drive as presented and amended from July 1 to October 31, 1995, with the drawing to be held December 15, 1995.

VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the total subscription list now stands at 9,312. The weekly postage now amounts to approximately $1,454.00 and $982.00 for publishing the Vestnik.

1994 1995

Name No. of Certs.

West 656 Snook 571 Bila Flora 175 Granger 583 Port Lavaca 84 Ennis 34 Gainsville 38

Lodge No. 110 138 154 157 162 174

Name No. of Certs.

Kaufman 72 Ganado 129 Fort Worth 1,024 Lubbock 119 Iowa Colony 50 Rockdale 217

INDEPENDENT AUDIT - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the independent auditors will be presenting their findings later in the Board meeting.

ADVERTISING/PROMOTIONAL ITEMS - Vice President Mikeska reported on the amount of advertising promotional items distributed the first four months of 1995.

COMPUTER UPDAI - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported all of the address changes and additions of telephone numbers have been added to our data base. This information was received from a yellow card mailed with our calendar. Chairman Pokladnik requested Financial Secretary Mikulas mail a letter of appreciation to the woman who had updated the computer files.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS - Vice President Mikeska followed up with the status of our application for agents professional liability. On April 27 he was informed that the company needed more time to underwrite. The firm of Rollins Hudig Hall offers

LODGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the comparison of the 1993 to 1994 lodge incentive program. Five lodges improved their position from 1993 to 1994. Nine lodges dropped in standings from 1993 and 1994.

Wednesday, June 21, 1995—VESTNIK/5 Four lodges appeared for the first time in position higher than First Step. Seventeen lodges maintained their position from 1993 to 1994. Two lodges, both "Bronze" in 1993, did not repeat at all.

DELINQUENCIES - A list of mortgage loans delinquent three or more months were reviewed. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to accept the recommendations.

Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

The Board went into executive session to discuss local lodge matters.

LOSS RESERVES - Director Hanus moved to set up a loss reserve of $23,000.00 for potential losses on delinquent loans. Motion seconded by Director Kohutek and carried unanimously.

Recess for the day was taken from 5:15 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on May 10, 1995.

The Board went into executive session to further discuss local lodge matters.

AD VALOREM TAXES - A lengthy discussion was held concerning local lodge tax exemption of ad valorem taxes and correspondence with the NFCA. Motion by President Leshikar for the officers to meet with other fraternals domiciled in Texas to discuss the possibility of presenting legislation in 1997 for the lodge buildingS to be tax exempt. Seconded by Director Vavra. Motion carried unanimously.

The officers are to report their findings in the July meeting.

Recess from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m..

AUDITORS - Jim Therrell and Philip Jander of auditing firm Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd, and Therrell, PC. reported their findings of their independent audit. They found the Society's books to be in order. The Board reviewed the audit and ratified the auditors' findings unanimously.

CEFT - CEFT is in the process of raising funds for a Texas A&M scholarship endowment and requested SPJST to mail CEFT brochures in our mailouts. Legal Advisor moved to add CEFT brochures with our other mailings whenever the brochure would not increase the postage and the brochure has to be compatible with our envelope stuffier. Second by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

LITIGATION/FORECLOSURE - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on pending loans, loans in litigation or foreclosure.

NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE - President Leshikar presented a letter Lodge 88 had received from a member requesting help for her schooling. After much discussion Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Broz to take no action at this time.

Motion unanimously carried.

Chairman Pokiadnik reported he will be attending the Western Fraternal Life Convention in South Dakota. Chairman Pokiadnik and Director Vanek expressed interest in attending the NFCA Convention.

NEW LODGES - There was discussion about the creation of new lodges. Vice President Mikeska informed the Board that a new sales representative had been secured in San Antonio by the field representative. After reviewing options, the sales representative indicated a preference to work with a new lodge. Members are currently being accumulated for a potential new lodge in San Antonio. Director Bayer moved for the Board to acknowledge the efforts to create a new lodge in San Antonio.

Seconded by Director Kohutek. Motion carried unanimously.

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS - Vice President Mikeska reported there has been an interest shown in a voluntary payroll deduction life insurance benefit program for members. A sales representative would, with the approval of an employer, write certificates and the employers would permit payroll deductions for the premiums.

President Leshikar moved to give Vice President Mikeska the authority to find out more about payroll deductions and bring the information back at the next meeting.

Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

COMPUTER - The Insurance Department is considering software needs to keep the SPJST up-to-date with sales presentations and illustrations for sale representatives.

This software could be used by some 60 sales representatives who have their own personal computers. President Leshikar moved to authorize the Vice President to look into the proposal program needed by the organization to support our sales representatives and to present the cost of the program at the next Board meeting. If a program is found, the findings may be presented to the Board by mail poll. Motion seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

Recess from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..

Meeting reconvened at 12:30 p.m..

Vice President Mikeska requested an additional personal computer similar to the ones recently purchased by the other departments and a color printer. The color printer would greatly enhance our ability to provide attractive posters and special proposals.

Director Vavra moved, seconded by Director Hanus to approve the purchase of the personal computer and color printer. Motion carried unanimously.

SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS - The sales department will be targeting several hundred of the past scholarship winners to assure that their insurance needs are being met. President Leshikar is mailing out a news letter to these past scholarship winners.

VIATICAL SE 1 1 LEMENTS - Viatical settlements were explained to the Board.

BROCHURE - Legal Advisor Kacir moved to have a SPJST brochure developed in house. Seconded by Director Hanus. The brochure is to outline SPJST benefits and give the reader a feeling of the Society and be mailable. Motion carried unanimously.

INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin made a motion to leave Universal Life interest rate at 7.15%; Annuity I at 5.75%; Annuity II and the Immediate Annuities at 6.50%; through July 31, 1995. Seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir. Motion carried unanimously.

INVESTMENTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin referred to a list of investments made since the last meeting. After review, the investments were ratified on motion by Director Broz, seconded by Director Hanus. Motion carried unanimously.

A copy of a motion for temporary injunction by the state of Texas on behalf of the investors who had lost monies against a brokerage firm was reviewed. The Society had purchased one security from this firm and our loss was the smallest of all the investors named.

HOME OFFICE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the contractor was in the process of replacing the sidewalks at this time and requested ratification of the mail poll. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved to ratify the mail poll, seconded by Director Vavra. Motion carried unanimously.

Vertical blinds were installed in the old museum area for safety measures. This area is used for training and meetings. Vice President Mikeska moved to ratify the purchase of the blinds, seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

The Temple Fire Department made a routine safety inspection of the Home Office Building. In the course of their inspection, they discovered several small electrical cords were being used; a conduit had pulled loose from the electrical box, the containers of compressed drinks needed to be behind a chain, and a smoke detector needed checking. All of the items were taken care of. Motion by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin to ratify the corrections suggested by the Temple Fire Department. Seconded by Director Vavra. Motion carried unanimously.

EMPLOYEES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the premiums for hospitalization will be lower beginning June, 1995. A questionnaire was mailed to us by one of our insurance carriers inquiring if it is a written policy that all employees and officers are required to take one week vacation that extends over two weekends each year.

Most employees and officers do this; but it is not a written policy. The Board decided to defer action on the vacation policy until later.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin read two thank you letters from Vice President Mikeska and Financial Secretary Mikulas expressing their appreciation for the surprise dinner honoring them for their longevity with SPJST. LOCAL LODGES - It was reported that a letter had been received from Lavaca County Central Appraisal District that Lodge 184 had delinquent taxes for 1992, 1993, and 1994.

Lodge 196 requested a loan for a new building. The directors appraised the property and specs for the building. A mail poll was submitted to the members of the Supreme Lodge for approval of the loan. All twelve members voted in favor. Director Vavra moved to ratify the mail poll, seconded by Director Harms. Motion carried unanimously.

FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin read a letter from the Finance Committee recommending to increase the Youth Department's annual allocation to $54,000 for 1996. Director Vanek moved that action on this recommendation be deferred until the July meeting after the District Audit Committees have submitted their reports concerning the youth allocation, seconded by Director Broz.

Motion carried unanimously.

The Finance Committee recommended in a letter to the Supreme Lodge that the salaries of the Officers, Legal Advisor, Editor, and Directors remain the same and the salary of the newly appointed Secretary-Treasurer be set at $61,850.00 by the Supreme Lodge as authorized on page 57 of the 1992 proceedings. (7-1-95 to 6-30-96).

Director Vavra made a motion that the Board agrees with the Finance Committee for the Secretary-Treasurer salary be $61,850.00 annually beginning July 1, 1995.

Seconded by Director Bayer. Eleven voted in favor. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin abstained.

The Finance Committee reviewed the pension plan and recommends the present plan be continued and monitored closely by the Finance Committee and the Supreme Lodge. By common consent it was agreed to review the retirement plan in the October 1995 meeting.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the local lodge incentive program and the number of lodges qualifying.as to new members.

BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported income is at 21% of the budget amount and expenses at 28% of the budget.

UNPAID CLAIMS - Financial Secretary Mikulas made a motion to transfer sixteen unpaid claims in the amount of $256.92 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund according to Article 92 (f). Seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 21, 1995

SPJST CONVENTION - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that at this time there are 308 delegates qualified. The estimated cost of the XXVII Convention should be approximately $275,000 depending on the per diem allocations of each delegate by the Convention.

ASSET ALLOCATION - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on an asset allocation report from Actuary John Agee. Mr. Agee remarked in his conclusion "based on the assumptions contained in this memorandum and the current management of SPJST, the assets match up favorably with the obligations of the company as of 12/31/1994."

Recess was taken from 3:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m..

100TH ANNIVERSARY - A lengthy discussion of the 100TH ANNIVERSARY followed the recess. It was decided the officers would bring ideas for the 100TH ANNIVERSARY to the July Supreme Lodge meeting.

meeting. He reported Lodge 185 has a new sales representative and there is a new sales representative in San Antonio.

DIRECTOR POKLADNIK - He thanked everyone for a good meeting and Secretary-Treasurer for attending the District III meeting. He reported that Lodge 92 had paid off the mortgage on their lodge building. He reported on the ambassador for the Czech Republic's visit to Dallas.

The next Supreme Lodge meeting was set for July 11, 12, and 13 to begin at 8:30 a.m..

There being no further business, Chairman Pokladnik adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. on motion by Legal Advisor Kacir, seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

LAM Committee Reports on Fourth Meeting

DIRECTOR VAVRA - He thanked Financial Secretary Mikulas for attending the District I meeting. He inquired as to what has happened concerning the pictures of the current Officers and Directors.

DIRECTOR KOHUTEK - He thanked Legal Advisor Kacir for attending the District II meeting. He reported Lodge 18 had paid their mortgage off and would be having a note burning on October 22 at 2:00 p.m..

DIRECTOR BROZ - He thanked Financial Secretary Mikulas for attending the District IV meeting. He reported the interest rates in District IV were the same as the SPJST and he was glad to see the work being done on the sidewalks.

DIRECTOR HANUS - He thanked two of the employees for helping him resolve a problem in his district. He also inquired about a stuffer in the billing statements about Lodge 196's new building.

DIRECTOR VANEK - He thanked everyone for the surprise dinner held celebrating his twenty years with the SPJST. He reported that at the District VI meeting Elaine Berkovsky retired as district secretary after serving for twenty years. District VI presented a gift certificate and plaque in appreciation of her many years of service. He also thanked Vice President Mikeska for attending the District VI meeting and installing the officers.

The SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum (LAM) Committee met on Saturday, June 3 to study and discuss long-range plans to be incorporated in its recommendations to the 1996 SPJST Convention.

All committee members were present, including Ben Jarma who missed the March meeting due to a brief, but serious hospital bout. Welcome back, Ben! The Committee welcomes your ideas

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and suggestions. Please contact any member of the committee prior to its next meeting in late summer or early fall.

Thelma Hrncir, Committee Chairman Monta Foster, Vice Chairman Mildred Holeman, Secretary-Treasurer Ben Jarma Angeline Kristinek

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& White Express Home Prescription Services

For more information on this program or a price quote on a medication you are now taking, please call a customer service representative at (817) 742-0550 or (800) 707-3477.

DIRECTOR BAYER - He thanked President Leshikar for attending the District VII

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of May, 1995 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Common Stock Real Estate Owned Annuities EDP Equipment Hardware Home Office Building Furniture & Office Equipment Flex Annuities Withdrawal Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Surrender Value Bond Expense Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

Reinsurance Loss on Sale of Bonds REO Taxes, Ins. State Exam Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Vestnik Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA

DEBITS $1,247,928.42

CREDITS 11,743.65

117,428.61 819,247.73 25,341.30 2,855.61 6,365.92 13,742.39 11,644.60 2,689.84 132,567.92 129,818.29 9,216.00 55,367.17 70,132.92 41.55 3,748.41 976.04 3,288.87 63.89 8,000.00 8,879.70 2,428.20 2,551.35 29,910.39 506.92 1,603.70 15,100.66 2,258.32 13,691.93 5.80 3,103.56 825.74

3,501.28 195.85 1,594.37 259.66 4,054.97 2,273.57 29,399.84 7,164.21 1,061.92 70,915.65 9,172.44 160.33 59.07 1,651.05 9,000.00 1,339.40 682,883.01 10,234.48 5,733.77 210,784.14 251,558.82 643.01 2,000.00 10,273.42 35,276.56 $2,089,127.45

Cash Balance 4-30-95 Credits Debits

$

Cash Balance 5-31-95

55.00 5,180.51 270.41 1,772.46 3,369.77 4,879.97 78,200.27 9,574.08 1,107.33 9,190.29

Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors Travel—State Field Manager/SFR Travel—Editor Research & Development Youth Activities District Youth Allocation Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Mortgage Loan Expense Outside Legal Service Expense Loss On Sale of REO Escrow UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Royalties and Minerals Application Fee Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Premium Income-Pd-Up Additions

$ 203,849.48

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

164,238.07 2,128,738.86+ 2,089,127.45-

$

203,849.48 75,156,145.70 28,693,166.21 1,727,012.23 1,248,063.22 478,501.97 781,355.18 61,966.78 215,861.24

$108,565,922.01 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —S PJ ST-

$2,128,738.86

Wednesday, June 21,

Scenes from District Six Spring Meeting Hosted April 23, 1995 at Lodge 63, Sweet Home

Memorial services in memory of the departed members of District Six were conducted by Sister Leona Macha and Sister Lorraine Kana.

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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayette County Czech Heritage Picnic Sunday at 4 p.m.

Members are asked to bring a covered dish (vegetable or meat) and dessert.

Everything else will be provided.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Irene Polansky, Secretary —SPJST-

I would also like to remind everyone again about the annual SPJST Lodge 1 and Fayette County Czech Heritage Society joint picnic at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill on June 25, 1995, starting at 4 p.m. Please note that this is a change in time.

Mod-Term insurance provides a lot of coverage for a good price.

Call your local sales representative for details.

SPJST

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates August 5 August 6 August 26 October 21 October 22

SPJST State Royalty Contest SPJST State Youth Achievement Day SPJST Youth Club Officers' Workshop Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Central Texas Sounds Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Moonriders

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Lodge DISTRICT SIX OFFICERS FOR 1995-1996: Pictured, from left, front row, are: Flag Bearer Sharon Borak, District Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik, Assitant District Youth Counselor Karen Kaspar, and Secretary Dianna Dum. Second Row: Installing Officer Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, Treasurer Anton Kelner, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky, Vice President Leona Macha, President Michael Ahlstrom, and District Six Director Matt Vanek.

Sister Elaine Berkovsky accepts a plaque honoring her 25 years of service as District Six Secretary.

Making the presentation were District President Mike Ahlstrom and District Six Director Matt Vanek.

District Six Youth Club members presented an entertaining program for those in attendance.

18, Elgin's First Tarok Tournament Gets Off to a Good Start

On May 20, 1995, Lodge 18, Elgin held their first tarok tournament with 52 players. The players enjoyed the beautiful lodge premises and the fraternal hospitality that was provided by the lodge officers and members.

We wish to thank tarok chairman Aleen Gaida and her husband, Dan, for devoting their time to organize and coordinate this tournament.

The highlight of the day was during the noon hour when a person (Kay Harkins) walked in and said, "I want to learn this game. Who can teach me?" Aleen then asked her where she lives. She answered that she lives in Elgin, so Sister Gaida immediately volunteered herself and her husband Dan to set up a date and teach Mrs. Harkins to play taroks.

Just a few minutes later, the lady with Betty's Food Service, which did the catering for the tournament, said that her son knows how to play and he wants to

teach someone else. She also said that he needs to purchase a deck of tarok cards.

It was nice to see that there is interest in the game.

A big thank you to Franklin Schlesinger for the use of his computer and his expertise and devotion of time to keep scores for us.

Thank you to the Elgin Bank officers and members for providing the beautiful plaques for the tournament.

Thank you to Dollie and Johnnie Hajda, Agnes Eschberger and other officers and members for their help and support in helping to keep this heritage alive.

Congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to all of the players who came to this tournament.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

The top four winners at the Elgin Tarok Tournament held on May 20 were, from left: First Place - Jerry Brezina of Fort Worth; Second Place - Marvin Grohmann of Houston; Third Place - Kenneth Lev of Schulenburg; and Fourth Place - Hilda Demel of Schulenburg.

8/VESTI E —Wednesday, June 21, 1995

Past SPJST State Queen to Compete in Pageant Watch television Tuesday, June 27, as Stephanie Roye, past SPJST State Queen and a member of Lodge 30, Talton, participates in the Miss Texas USA Pageant.

The pageant is a week-long event held in South Padre Island, Texas.

Lodge 17, New Tabor Reports on June Meeting Dear Members, Lodge 17, New Tabor held its regular monthly meeting on June 4 at 2 p.m. with President Gaas, Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek, and Assistant Youth Leader Holly Suehs absent due to LIT camp.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sefcik reported that our annual tarok tournament will be July 8 with registration beginning at 8:30 a.m. Playing will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Cathaleen Carol Fraedrich and Whitney Nors were accepted as new members.

We will need the ladies of the lodge to bring a dessert for the tarok tournament.

The meal will be catered.

Our next meeting will be July 2 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Lola Vavra, Reporter —SPJST-

Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Dear Members, Here is a report on the June 11 meeting of Lodge Karel Jong The meeting began on time with 12 members, one juvenile member and four guests present.

A recess was called after the Pledge to the flag for the fraternal hour luncheon.

The lodge furnished a good portion of items for the luncheon but the major portion was donated by the members. Thank you, members, you have outdid yourselves, again.

Upon reconvening the meeting, all reports were accepted as given. There

Lodge 24, Cyclone Says "Thanks" for Making Annual Barbecue a Success Lodge 24, Cyclone extends its thanks to members of the community for participating in our annual Mother's Day Barbecue Dinner held Sunday, May 14. It was a beautiful day, made all the nicer thanks to your support.

Approximately 750 plates were served, making this year's event the most ,uccessful to date.

Lodge Karel Jong, No. 28, East Bernard Recognizes Scholarship Recipient

Special thanks to the many Lodge 24 members who volunteered their time or baked goods to make the day a winner.

Organizers of the 1995 Barbecue included: Chairman Louise Zavodny, Assistant Chairman Rosamond Baker, and Herman Mayeux, who was in charge of the barbecue cooking team.

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Here are just a few of the good ladies who helped make the day possible.

Pictured, from left, are Louise Zavodny, Martha Zavodny, Sherry Tyroch, Laverne Cabla and Rhonda Greger.

Pictured above are the fellows who barbecued all of that delicious chicken. They are, from left: Robert Macek, Danny Baker, Herman Mayeux, Jerry Cabla, Harold Vanicek, Sr., Wilbert Mikeska, Milton Zavodny and Richard Greger.

Jimmie D. Schroeder, a 1995 SPJST scholarship recipient, accepts his award certificate and a handshake from Lodge 28 President Joe Nezval. Also pictured are Sister Rosemarie (Kelner) Schroeder, mother of the recipient, and Brother Jimmie Schoreder, father of the recipient. was no business needing immediate attention.

It was learned that one of our members will accept the position of sales representative for our lodge. His name will be released when he completes his training. This will make the lodge have two sales representatives.

This writer had the honor of presenting one of the SPJST scholarships to one of our lodge's members. The technical scholarship certificate was presented to Jimmie Dale Schroeder during the meeting. Jimmie D. has been a member of Lodge 28 since he was four years old.

He is a graduate of Sealy High School,

Lodge 47, Seaton Member Contributes 47 Years of Service After 47 years on the job at American Desk Manufacturing Company in Temple, Texas, Ed Matous, a member of Lodge 47, Seaton, decided the time had come to give up the daily grind, retire and take it easy.

Matous holds the company record for the longest term of employment.

The company held a retirement party for Matous on April 28.

American Desk is fortunate to have people like Ed Matous as employees, said Steve Kerr, the company's operations manager. A number of people have worked for the company for 20 to 40 years and they have all played a big part in the company's success, company officials said.

"I thought about staying for 50 years, but then I thought about my age and decided the money wasn't that important," Matous said.

Three weeks into retirement, Matous hasn't missed getting up and going to work every day, however, some adjustments have been required.

Last Monday, he said he reached into his pocket before realizing he wasn't going to find a paycheck there.

Matous has no grand scheme for his free time, saying he works around the house a bit and does odd jobs on the side. He wants to travel some and go fishing, he said.

"I'm not doing much of anything. If I had wanted to really work I wouldn't have quit my job," he said.

Matous began working at the American Desk in 1947 at its old location on Avenue D. Over the years, he worked in a number of departments including the woodshop, research and development, shelf assembly, final assembly, shipping and receiving, and quality assurance.

The Avenue D location was a big old metal building that was built like an old cow barn with dirt and wood floors, according to Matous.

The company's move to West Avenue G, Matous said, was one of the highlights of his tenure with the firm.

The new plant had good lighting and the snow didn't fall inside the building during the winter, he said.

Many things have changed at the company since 1947, Matous said, including the material used by the manufacturer and technological improvements.

"We worked hard and we did a good job," he said. "In the early days the work was rough."

"Much of what is now done with machinery at American Desk was accomplished with a man's muscles when I first went work for the company," said Matous.

"Nobody today would do what we did back then," he said. "It's so much simpler now."

Procedures, such as gluing the furniture, that took '8 hours to complete 40 years ago, can now be done in ten minutes. Four people today can accomplish a task that used to take 20 people, he said.

"You can do a lot more and it's a lot easier," Matous said. "It's nice that somebody was smart enough to figure out the better methods."

Matous said he made friends for life during his tenure at American Desk.

"We spent a lot of years together," he said. "A close knit place of work is good for everybody," Matous said. The employees are happy and the company is happy, because production is up and the quality of work is good, he added.

Matous' wife, Beatrice, an employee of Scott and White Memorial Hospital and Clinic, is expected to retire by the end of the year, he said.

The couple has four children, Gaylon, Brad, Cynthia, and Cheryl, and four grandchildren.

"We spent a lot of years together," he said.

"A close knit place of work is good for everybody."

(Story by Janice Gibbs. Reprinted with permission of Temple Daily Telegram.)

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Wednesday, June 21, 1995-VESTNIK/9

Fraternalism is a concept that's easy to explain.

It means looking out for yourself by looking out for others.

40, El Campo-Hillje Reports on May Meeting

where his abilities were in both scholastics and athletics. We wish him the best in his chosen field.

Jimmie D. is the son of Jimmie and Rosemarie (Kelner) Schroeder of Sealy.

He is the grandson of Lodge Karel Jonas' late Financial Secretary/Treasurer and District Six Treasurer Anton Kelner, Jr. and Rosalie (Michulka) Kelner whom are both deceased and were lifelong residents of East Bernard. He is, also, the nephew of our present Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator A.J. "Tony" Kelner and Secretary/Treasurer Helen A. Kel ner.

To the faithful: There will be another letter later on the July 9 monthly meeting.

This writer remains Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje held its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 17, 1995. There were 14 members present. President Rita Vanek presided and led the Pledge to the flag, followed by a moment of silent prayer for our ill and deceased members.

The minutes were approved as read.

Scholarship recipients from our local SPJST Lodge 40 were discussed.

Scholarship recipients from Louise High School receiving a $200 scholarship are Jody Krpec, Jose Ochoa and Rachel Reck. Scholarship recipients from El Campo High School receiving a $300 scholarship are Laura Bacak, Martha Bartos, and Kristy Walters. Jody Krpec and Kristy Walters were awarded $500 SPJST scholarships. Congratulations, graduates!

SPJST-

Lodge

Lodge 54, West Member Celebrates 100th Birthday Frances and Charlie Kasik in Axtell.

West Rest Haven resident Terezie Marek reached a milestone in her life She then met John J. Marek and the two Wednesday, May 31, 1995, as she cele- were married on November 22, 1915, in brated with a few members of her fami- the Czech-Moravian Brethren Church in West. Several years later, they purly in the nursing home facility. chased a farm in She also celethe Tokio commubrated again on nity near West Saturday afternoon with her family and before moving to friends as they West in 1957.

Her husband threw her a party at died after 59 years the rest home beginning at about of marriage in 2:30 p.m. This 1975 and she lived turned out to be a in her West home until moving into large celebration as the 100-year-old the West Rest West lady's nieces, Haven in February nephews, great1988. nieces, greatHer niece, nephews, greatLillian Urbangreat-nephews, and ovsky, said the great-great nieces 100-year-old still number approxican remember mately 145. well. "Her memoTerezie Marek Terezie Marek ry is still good. was born May 31, 1895, in Bratrejove She only talks Czech to us, but she does (Moravia) Czechoslovakia to Thomas speak some broken English. We will and Frances miss her when she is gone."

Kovar. She was Sister Terezie Marek of Lodge the youngest of Jaromir, No. 54, West joined the SPJST six children and on December 8, 1918, at Lodge 126, came to the Ross, which merged with Lodge 54 in United States in 1979.

July 1914 as a In addition to being honored by her 1 9-year-old. relatives and friends on her 100th birthShe settled in day, Sister Marek was also honored by Granger and Lodge 54 in 1991 for being a 75-year member and being an Age 96 certificate lived with her recipient. cousin Mary and Paul Lodge 54 officers and members Krupala. extend our congratulations to Sister While living Terezie Marek on her longevity. on their farm, she helped them pick cotton, something that was unfamiliar to (Photo and article courtesy of West her then. Mrs. Marek has told her fami- News, submitted by Maxine Sefcik, ly that if she would have had the Lodge 54, West Fraternal Activities money at that time, she would have Coordinator) gone back immediately.

Later she moved in with her sister, -SPJST-

"She was the youngest of six children and came to the United States in July 1914 as a 19-year-old."

Anyone who stops learning is old, whether this happens at twenty or at eighty.

Anyone who keeps on learning not only remains young but becomes constantly more valuable, regardless of physical capacity.

-Henry Ford

At our meeting, Dora Lee Kopecky discussed "Family Day" which will be held at the El Campo-Hillje SPJST Hall on Sunday, June 25, 1995. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. The meat will be furnished by the lodge and all members and guests are asked to bring salads, vegetables, or desserts.

Youth Leader Charlene Borak reported that the youth club had a nice graduation party for their members.

The meeting was adjourned. Rita Vanek won the door prize. Refreshments of cake and vanilla ice cream were served

by Rita Vanek and Dolores Valigura.

Ardis Bacak, Secretary

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teachers, coaches, counselors, and other qualified sponsors and upon the Standards of Selection set forth by the Academ y.

The criteria for selection are a student's academic performance, interest and aptitude, leadership qualities, responsibility, enthusiasm, motivation to learn and improve, citizenship, attitude and cooperative spirit, dependability and recommendation from a teacher or director.

Kristy is on the A Honor Roll at El Campo High School and was awarded several scholarships from various organizations including the SPJST state scholarship.

Submitted by, Rita Vanek Lodge 40 President

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40, El Campo-Hillje to Honor 50-Year Members on June 25 at Family Day Lodge

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje will honor 15 members at the Annual Family Day and 50-Year Pin Awards Social to be held on Sunday, June 25, 1995, at the SPJST Lodge 40 Hall in Hillje, Texas.

Registration and the social begins at 3 p.m. A report on Girls State will be given by the girls that attended.

The lodge will furnish fried chicken and members are asked to bring a covered dish of a vegetable, salad, or dessert to be served with the chicken.

Members are encouraged to attend.

Bring your cards and dominoes for an evening of visiting and playing games.

Call Dora Lee Kopecky at (409) 5434865, so we will know how much chicken to order.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, President

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40, El Campo-Hillje Member Receives Award Lodge

The United States Achievement Academy announced that El Campo High School student Kristy Walters has been named a United States National Award winner in history and government.

This award is a prestigious honor very few students can ever hope to attain, a news release said. In fact, the Academy recognizes less than ten percent of all American high school students.

Walters, the daughter of Wayne and Genevieve Walters, was nominated for this award by one of her teachers, James Long.

She will appear in the United States Achievement Academy Official Collegiate Yearbook, which is published nationally.

"Recognizing and supporting our youth is more important than ever before in America's history. Certainly, United States Achievement Academy winners should be congratulated and appreciated for their dedication to excellence and achievement," Dr. George Stevens, executive director of the organization, said.

The Academy selects USAA winners upon the exclusive recommendation of

40, El Campo-Hillje Awards Scholarships Lodge

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje presented six scholarships to graduating seniors from El Campo and Louise High Schools. Ray Pilgrim, Sales Representative for Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje presented $300 scholarships to Laura Bacak, Martha Bartos, and Kristy Walters, all of El Campo High School.

Ray presented Kristy Walters the state SPJST scholarship for $500. Kristy is a member of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje and is an active worker at Monday night lodge bingo games. These scholarships were presented at the El Campo High School Scholarship Awards Banquet on May 15, 1995, at the El Campo Civic Center.

Bennie Reck, Lodge 40 Vice President, presented $200 scholarships to Jody Krpec, Jose Ochoa, and Rachel Reck, all of Louise High School. Bennie presented these scholarships at the graduation exercises held on Friday, May 26, 1995.

Jody Krpec, Lodge 40 youth club member, was a recipient of the $500 state SPJST scholarship. Jody was an active member of the youth club for many years.

The officers and members of Lodge 40 congratulate all graduates.

Fraternally, Rita J. Vanek, President

-SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Invites Members to Family Day Lodge

Notice to all Lodge 40, El CampoHillje members and their families: Our Family Day will be Sunday, June 25, 1995, at the SPJST Hall in Hilije, Texas.

Registration begins at 3 p.m. The meal will be served at 5 p.m. Lodge 40 will furnish the meat. Members are asked to bring a covered dish-a salad, vegetable or sweet.

This is a special invitation to all our 50-year members and their families. This is your day to be honored.

Hope to see all of you on June 25.

Fraternally yours, Dora Lee Kopecky Fraternal Activities Coordinator

-SPJST-

10/1ESTNIK—Wednesday, June 21, 1995

Lodge 84, Dallas Acknowledges Recent Donations to Special Committee Lodge 84, Dallas wishes to acknowledge donations made to the Special Committee recently: In Memory of John Retchek, Bessie Reames, and Paul Hagar from Sid and Justine Pokladnik In Memory of Paul Hagar from Randy and Rose Scott Sincere thanks to you from all of us.

Fraternally, Evelyn Salac, Secretary SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Activities Lodge

First of all, I want to correct an error I made in my last letter. One of the couples having a wedding anniversary and donating refreshments for the May meeting was Georgia and Gene Barcak, and Gene was also celebrating his birthday!

Thanks, friends, for being so gracious about it.

I want to compliment the trustees and their wives for that fish fry. It was great!

There were so many guests, but the trustees had everything under control and the lines disappeared fast.

When Gladys Smallwood had charge of the Memorial weekend dance, she brought a beautiful flower arrangement for the table in the lobby. Many commented on this decoration.

That was really wonderful what Youth Leader Barbara Linney and the young did.

They visited the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children and brought stuffed animals and two Disney tapes. How generous and thoughtful of them to bring joy to those children. I am very proud of them.

The members of our lodge were saddened to hear about the death of Jimmy Wahlberg. He and his wife, Bernice, have been active in our lodge, and Bernice is on the Entertainment Committee now. It was raining the day of the funeral, but that did not prevent their many friends from attending the service. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife Bernice, daughter Sandy Lahman, son Greg, brothers Richard and Bill Wahlberg, and other relatives. Although it was a sad occasion, I was glad to get to talk to Mary Frances and Richard Wahlberg whom we have been missing at our lodge.

Congratulations to Dennis Kocich, son of Stacy and Bennie Kocich, on being elected to Sealy's Council. It is good to

Sixty-Five Roses on Their Cake

by Sydney Anna Vodova The SPJST Lodge 88 Czech class Matcek of Houston. George is a partner in an import business in Brno, which celebrated its last class of the spring semester with a 65th anniversary party imports American goods to sell in the for their beloved teacher and his wife.

Czech Republic.

Although Bill and Alice Souchek's 65th Entertainment was provided by wedding anniversary wasn't really until Timothy Janak (also a guest), son of June 10, class members decided that Evelyn and Victor Janak, who accompaMonday, May 22 was close enough for nied the class on his accordion to the singing of Czech songs, to provide a them. happy ending for It has always this, the 30th class, been a practice for that our "Pan Ucitel this class to have a Souchek" has party on the last taught at Lodge 88. class of each Another class semester, but this member, Jerry year it was a special Zmeskal, displayed one, since it was an a number of items anniversary celewhich he has bration as well. carved from variOne of our fellow ous types of wood. students, Edith Jerry's work is very Lambeth, baked a good and done in beautiful, traditiongreat detail. He is al, two-tiered wedan active member ding cake complete of a wood carving with a top piece and association and 65 hand-made roses seems to enjoy in honor of the something that he occasion. The cake does quite well. was a work of art as Bill and Alice Souchek We, the students well as delicious! of this, the largest SPJST Czech class in Class members all brought finger foods, to include homemade kolaches among Texas, hope to be successful in persuading Mr. Souchek that "yet again," he can other goodies, and Brother Souchek teach just one more class. This class has even baked his famous fresh apple cake. many, many repeat students, some of Several guests were present, including Mrs. Mary Janak Johnson, 94-year- whom drive great distances to attend old mother of classmate Victor Janak; class. We have one family who drives Lillian Young of the Harris County approximately 70 miles one way to Czech Heritage Society; and two visi- class and another lady who drives 60 to tors from the Czech Republic, George 65 miles one way. There is a special Matcek and Miss Katerina Mevulanova. closeness among class members and, of George is a former member of the class. course, a great affection for their He has been living in the Czech instructor.

Happy 65th Anniversary to you, Bill Republic (in Brno) for the past three years. His guest, Miss Katerina and Alice Souchek, and hopefully, felMevulanova, is also from Brno, and she low students, we will be back at Lodge is visiting with George in the home of 88 for Class No. 31 in the Fall of 1995.

SPJSThis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson

92, Fort Worth Couple to Celebrate 55 Years of Marriage Lodge

Carl and Chrisous committees. tine Zich will be He is currently on married 55 years the Board of on June 27, 1995.

Directors.

They were united Christine has held in marriage at St. the office of secreMary of the Astary for 26 years. sumption Catholic Carl has Church in Fort worked with the Worth, Texas, on Slavonic Mutual June 27, 1940.

Fire Insurance Carl and ChrisAssociation since tine have lived in 1949. He is curFort Worth all of rently headquarter their married life. director and presiCarl became a dent of the local member of SPJST chapter.

Lodge 92, Fort The Zichs Carl and Christine Zich Worth in 1932, and have two daughChristine became a ters, Carol Everett, member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas as who resides in Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Shirley Ann, who lives with them. a youngster.

Both Carl and Christine have been Submitted by, very active in Lodge 92. Carl served as Carol Zich Everett lodge president and has worked on vari—SPJSThear that our members participate in civic duties.

Congratulations also to Dennis Alexander, son of Rita and Homer Alexander, on his election to the Board of Directors of the Environmental Protection Agency. He will be going to meetings at Washington, D.C., and that is great!

"Get Well" wishes go to Dorothy Hensley who had surgery and is doing fine. Dorothy had been on the Entertainment Committee several years and her husband Leland is still on the committee. Naomi Spencer, one of our talented pianists, also had surgery and is doing quite well.

Our lodge member, Frank Kurz of El Paso, brother-in-law of Naomi Spencer and Tim Kostom (his wife Ruth is their sister), had knee replacement surgery. He is formerly of Houston, but having been employed by Southern Pacific R.R. they have moved quite a bit. I join his many friends in wishing him a speedy recovery!

Our lodge Homecoming and Splash Day was well-attended. As usual, one could see many faithful workers (most of them are listed in my February letter) keeping everything running smoothly.

President Clara Broz was happy about the outcome.

Congratulations to Lydia Marsh and Edna Wehring on being leaders in insur-

Lodge 97, Placedo Member Completes D.A.R.E. Program A graduation ceremony was held for 43 fifth grade students from Vanderbilt and LaWard elementary schools who completed the Drug Awareness Residence Education (D.A.R.E.) program.

Vanderbilt native Pama Zacek, chief juvenile officer in Victoria, was the keynote speaker. She told the students they had to learn to make their own decisions and encouraged them to learn from their mistakes.

"I dare you to choose not to use," she concluded.

The instructor for the 17-week course was Department of Public Safety Trooper IV Gerald L. Bryant,

public information officer for the Victoria area.

He explained the D.A.R.E. program to parents attending the ceremony.

D.A.R.E. classes cover many topics including building self-esteem, eight ways to say "No" to drugs, consequences, stress managements, gang violence and positive alternatives.

Graduation from the D.A.R.E. program is not automatic, he added.

Students must complete assignments, participate in class and write an essay.

Submitted by, Yvonne Garrett Lodge 97 President SPJST-

After completion of the 17-week D.A.R.E. course, Kristine Dum of Lodge 97 received a medal from Department of Public Safety Trooper Gerald L. Bryant for the best essay written out of the 43 that were submitted.

Sgte4r.PF-,

Wednesday, June 21, 1995—VESTNIK/11 ance sales the past two months.

I talked to Dorothy Dixon and their lovely daughter, Frances Clark, on Homecoming Day and learned that Abner Dixon is in the Veterans Hospital.

We wish you a speedy recovery.

In looking though our lodge book, I noticed something very nice. The Men's Club listed Louis Klare, who died recently, as an Honorary Member. Louis was very active right up to his death and I think this is very thoughtful of the club. I am sure it also was very comforting to his dear wife, Irene.

There is one more dance in our Chandelier Ballroom in June. Jack Melick will be playing on June 24. The dances for July are Buddy Kirk on July 1; Nick Navarro on July 7; the Vrazels on July 8; Knights of Dixie on July 15; Central Texas Sounds on July 22; and Bobby Lane on July 29.

Fraternally, Tillie Helmcamp Second Vice President —SPJST-

94, Wheelock to Meet July 2

Lodge

The second quarter meeting of SPJST Lodge 94, Wheelock will be held Sunday, July 2 at 1 p.m. at the Wheelock SPJST Hall.

Members are urged to attend.

Fraternally yours, Cecil H. Dickson, Secretary —SPJST-

133, San Antonio Reports on May Meeting Lodge

Lodge 133, San Antonio held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, May 21 at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Center, located at 1314 Fair Avenue. District Director Bob Bayer gave a special welcome.

Brother Joe E. Broz passed away in April. We would like to express our sincere sympathy to his family.

Mila Phelps injured her hand in an accident and had been hospitalized.

Frank Fajkus was reported as being ill.

We hope that they will both be feeling better soon.

Mr. and Mrs. Jaroslav Kleperlik were visited by Emil and Evelyn Matula and are reported to be both doing well.

Members celebrating anniversaries in April and May were Margaret and Roy Schauffele (ten years) and Tom and Marlene Jarrett (nine years).

Congratulations to our newest memJarolyn Popp and Bob Bayer present Emil and Grace Rohan with their great-granddaughter's new SPJST membership certificate.

Brother Ryan Mullican from Ferris High School Brother Chad Wester from Ennis High School Sister Lisa Laznovsky from Texas A&M Brother Scott Hejny and his wife Julie from Texas A&M

Rudy Valchar, who was in attendance at the May Meeting, celebrated his birthday in April. ber, Jordan Paige Summers, the greatgranddaughter of Emil and Grace Rohan.

Bob Bayer reported on the district meeting held in April. Nine lodges were represented and District Seven had reached its sales quota for insurance sales.

Mr. Bayer congratulated Marlene Jarrett for her outstanding sales efforts for Lodge 133. He also reminded members that the convention will be coming up in June, 1996 and that the Supreme Lodge is beginning to make plans for SPJST's 100 year anniversary in 1997.

Members celebrating birthdays in April and May were Emil Matula, George Schultz, Julia Sefcik, Rudy Valchar, Lucille Dlugosh, Jason Murley, and Jennifer Rohan.

SPJST Family Night at the San Antonio Missions will be held on Sunday, July 30 at 6:05 p.m. Tickets are $3 each and can be purchased from Marlene Jarrett or Barry Koch. For each ticket purchased, $1 will be donated to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

We will not meet in June due to Father's Day. Our next regular meeting will be Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Center. Please join us.

Attendance prize winners were Emil Rohan, Gertrude Pavliska and Viola Kurtz. Split-the-pot winners were Marlene Jarrett and Emil Rohan.

The meeting was followed by refreshments and a games party.

Fraternally, Margaret Schauffele Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST-

Volna Cechie, No. 135, Ennis Congratulates Graduates

Lodge

Dear Readers, Congratulations to our young adult members who recently graduated:

Our June meeting was a dinner meeting held at the Golden Corral. Plans are being made for our annual dinner in September.

Our lodge made a contribution to Sokol Ennis' "Adopt A Gymnast" fund raiser for their trip to the World Gymnaestrada in Berlin, Germany, in July. Lodge members performing in this event are Lisa Laznovsky, Lori Laznovsky, and Lezlee Wester. A group of 13 from Sokol Karel Havlicek Borovsky, Ennis, will be part of the United States delegation to the Gymnaestrada. They will be performing in several numbers. The group will also be making a short trip to Prague.

Fraternally, Sylvia Laznovsky, Secretary —SPJST-

161, La Parita Jourdanton Holds Party for Members

Lodge

On Sunday, May 28, 1995, at 12:30 p.m., SPJST Lodge 161, La Parita held a party for 22 members at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

Sister Vlasta Juricek was asked to lead members in a table prayer.

Members enjoyed a barbecue meal picked up at Double C Restaurant, along with a special cake saying "Thank You, Tillie," and a delicious taffy apple salad.

Coffee, tea and other drinks accompanied the meal.

After the meal, members enjoyed fellowship and a number of games of "84 dominoes". In fact, members enjoyed the games so much, they almost did not want to leave when it came time to. Members also planned on pitching a few horseshoes and washers, but it was just too hot and humid outside.

Reporter Sister Virginia Valchar surprised Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch with a banner over the dessert table. The banner read "Thank You, Tillie ... for all of your hard work".

Thank you members for attending.

Also thank you, President Milton Koch, Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Donald Valchar, Brother Valdo Benitez, Sister Linda Ramey, and all the members who helped with food pickup, serving and cleaning up. What a nice time was had by one and all. Thank you again.

This party was made possible thanks to the Incentive Award that our lodge received for bringing in new members.

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar, Reporter —SPJST-

172, Pasadena to Meet on June 28

Lodge

A reminder that our June meeting will be Wednesday, June 28 at 7:30 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served at 6:30 p.m.

Please bring your favorite dish and enjoy the company of some of the friendliest people in Texas. We have several important items to discuss.

As always fraternally, Jerry Dressler —SPJST--

Lodge 161, La Parita - Jourdanton Hosts Member Appreciation Party Lodge 161 Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch displays the special cake made to recognize her dedication to the lodge. The cake was inscribed with the message, "Thank you, Tillie."

Note the appreciation banner behind Sister Koch.

The banner was provided by Sister Virginia Valchar.

Pictured, at left, az•.:fsome of the members enjoying a few games of "84" dominoes at the Darcy.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 21, 1995

Lodge 180, Burleson Reports on June Meeting Dear Members and Friends, President Louis Grochaski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All present recited the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and a moment of silence for departed members was observed.

Trustee President Charles Schneider then held the Trustee meeting after which President Grochaski held our regular meeting. Ann Sanmert read the minutes from the May meeting. Treasurer Joyce Russell gave her report. All were approved as read.

The subject was brought up whether to continue with the rule of not allowing women to wear shorts to our dances.

This rule has been in effect for some time.

After some discussion, a motion was made to continue with the rule—no shorts. The motion passed.

Two more trustees were added to the trustee list. They are Charles and Carol Foulder. We all welcome them.

The youth that are eligible are going to camp in July. On June 27, the youth are going to "Wet & Wild." Other activities are being planned for the youth. If anyone would like more information on youth activities, call Kitty Rippin at 8343947 or Ann Schneider at 281-1159.

Congratulations to Johnna Hilcher for being selected for the girls' All Star Softball team.

It was reported that Jack Durbin had a stroke. We wish him a speedy recovery.

On August 27, which is our anniversary, we will have a social for members and friends at 2 p.m. The details will be in my next report. Mark your calendars.

There will not be a meeting in July since the fourth is on our meeting day.

The next meeting will be August 1. The trustee meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. The regular meeting is at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Frances Simmank —SPJST-

182, Falls County Reports on May Meeting Lodge

The SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County met in the Lott Volunteer Fire Department building on May 28.

President Donald Beckendorf called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was then said. All officers were present.

Secretary Mrs. Komas read the minutes from the last meeting, which were read and approved. The treasurer's report was also approved.

For our next meeting, we are to gather outside of the fire department building at Lott on June 25 at 2 p.m. We will go to the museum in Temple for a visit and later to have our meeting in the lodge meeting room. We will take a sack lunch.

At our July meeting, we plan to have some speakers.

As a memorial to the children and for the people who lost their lives in the Oklahoma City bombing, we decided to ask to plant a tree at the new elementary school building in Chilton, Texas. Mrs. Judy Treat and Mrs. Alleen Kuropata were appointed to see about this. This has been approved by the school.

With the adjournment of our meeting, a pot luck meal was served. Then, there were games with the children and visiting of adults.

Curtis and Judy Treat celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on May 13 at the Chilton Baptist Church annex.

Congratulations to recent Chilton High School graduates Richard Earl Treat, James Mitchell Helfer, the Salutatorian, and Rachael Maxey, the Valedictorian.

Richard is the son of Curtis and Judy Treat of Chilton. Mitchell is the son of Mary Nell (Nancy) Helfer of Chilton and the late Mike Helfer, and Rachael is the daughter of James and Sharon Maxey of Chilton.

Matthew Wade Treat and Glendia Brown were married on June 3 at the Chilton Baptist Church. Matthew is the son of Curtis and Judy Treat and Glendia is the daughter of Shirley Benton of Chilton and Roy Brown of Temple.

Glendia is a new member of Lodge 182.

Leader-in-training camp participants were Dana and Jason Beckendorf. The camp was held June 2-4. Dana and Jason are the daughter and son of Donald and Deann Beckendorf.

Respectfully, Alleen Kuropata, Reporter —SPJST-

187, Round Rock Reports on 15th Annual May Fete Lodge

Lodge 187, Round Rock held its 15th annual May Fete on Sunday, May 21.

Activities began with a welcome by Carey Holman and the Pledge of Allegiance. The flag bearers were Carlye Mabry and Justin Leschber.

Introductions were then made. Those introduced included Lodge 187 Chairman of the Board Logan Bartz; President of the Supreme Lodge Howard Leshikar; District Two Director Willie Kohutec; District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky; President of Lodge 187 Albert Lange; previous May Fete Queens and Kings; and Mistresses of Ceremony Loren Johnson and Deidra Young.

Miss Amy Rohlack, daughter of Larry and Deborah Rohlack of Round Rock, was crowed the 1995 May Fete Queen.

The King was James Henderson, son of Kay Henderson of Round Rock.

The flower girls for the Queen were Heather Klaus and Hannah Klaus.

Banner Carrier was Kimberly Klaus.

Cushion Carrier was Derek Klaus. Train Carriers were Julie Rohlack and Christopher Klaus.

Stephanie Leschber, daughter of Doug and Karen Leschber of Georgetown, was the 1995 May Fete Princess. The Prince was Adam Martin of Georgetown.

Crowning Miss Rohlack was the 1994 May Fete Queen Allyson Holman. She was escorted by the 1994 King, Travis Betak.

Lords and Ladies included Tracy Betak, Chad Cervenka, Kate Henderson, Jana Henderson, Heather Rohlack, Michael Shaw, Amanda Lange, Michael Lange, Janet Baca, and James Teague.

Representing Lodge 187 were Suzie Koym and Lance Rohlack. Lodge 18, Elgin was represented by Queen.

Cassandra Dismuke. She was escorted

by Daniel Tessmer.

We were proud to have the District Two Queen Melanie Koslovsky and State

King Jason Cervenka in this year's May Fete. Banner Carrier was District Two Duchess Rachel Baca.

The 1995 Dukes and Duchesses were Alysa Van Dusen, Anthony McGee, Holly Baker, Blake Henderson, Kerry Kernwein, Mike Torres, Christine Peterson, Freddie Duarte, Sarah Cooper, Keith Rohlack, Ashley Van Dusen, Justin Klaus, Kara Borchers, and Aaron Sellers.

We were honored to have our District Two Youth Leader, Patsy Koslovsky, enlighten everyone on the history of May Fetes.

Chairman of the Board of Lodge 187, Round Rock, Logan Bartz, and Financial Secretary, Joan Boydston, presented a $500 scholarship to graduating senior Ursula Young of Hutto.

Supreme Lodge President Howard

Lodge 187, Round Rock Presents Scenes from 15th Annual May Fete

LEFT: Presiding over the 1995 Round Rock May Fete are Queen Amy Rohlack and King James Henderson. RIGHT: May Fete Princess Stephanie Leschber and Prince Adam Martin.

Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar presented $500 scholarships to Ursula Young and James Henderson.

Chairman of the Board Logan Bartz and Financial Secreary Joan Boydston presented a $500 scholarship to graduating senior Ursula Young from Lodge 187.

Seated on the stage are 1994 Queen and King Allyson Holman and Travis Betak; 1995 Queen and King Amy Rohlack and James Henderson; and the 1995 Princess and Prince Stephanie Leschber and Adam Martin.

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Leshikar also presented $500 scholarships from the SPJST to Ursula Young and James Henderson of Round Rock.

The afternoon Princess March was led

by Stephanie Leschber and Adam Martin.

Many thanks to the planning committee and decorating committee: Logan and Rubie Bartz, Lucille Klaus, Joan Boydston, Norma Betak, Claude and Betty Baumbach, Karen Leschber, Alleene Leschber, Sharon Holman, Joy Leschber, Donny Leschber, Joscelyn Young, Nancy Johnson, Red Oman, and Deborah and Larry Rohlack.

Fraternally, Deborah Rohlack, Secretary —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women Reports on June Meeting

Dallas

Our June meeting was called to order

by President Bertha Podhrasky.

Esther Cunningham led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

Bertha welcomed 28 members, nine men guests and one visitor, Pat Maca, daughter-in-law of Vlasta Jurcik.

Correspondence was read by Evelyn Trojacek. It included two "thank you" letters from Southwestern Medical Center for our donation to the Czech Physicians fund.

A letter from Annie Marie Moss, reporter for Corpus Christi Circle of Czech Women, was also received. She sent the names of their officers. She included her memories of our Krouzek.

When she visited her grandmother, Dolfi Stransky, as a little girl, she would visit the Krouzek and she always enjoyed it.

Marie Lattner of the Sunshine Committee sent a "thinking of you" card to Dorothy Reznik.

Announcements: Czech Culture Society will meet June 26, 1995, at the Catholic Club. Joyce Ehrenberger volunteered to take Aggie Mach's place as a representative of

Krouzek.

Sister City met June 5 at Sokol. Dr. Micek from Brno is studying at Southwestern Medical School for two months. Bertha and Julius took him to the Sokol District Slet at West on Sunday, June 4, 1995. If anyone would like to have Dr. Micek as a weekend guest, call Bertha and she will give you the information.

The Fraternal Council meeting was on June 8 at Lodge 84. It was a picnic.

There are no more Czech classes at KJT for the summer.

Unfinished business included the Fourth of July Picnic to be held at Sokol.

Doors open at 10 a.m. Everyone is to bring a covered dish and help prepare for and clean up after the picnic. Sokol will take care of outside games for the children. Everyone is welcome.

News of members: Faye Wright said to thank everyone who sent cards and called while she was ill.

Congratulations to Al Sulak and Brenda Cates (daughter of Faye and Bill Wright) for being crowned King and Queen at the Polka Festival.

Florence Peressenyi brought Jessica and Courtney to the meeting. Florence babysat them until they moved to Colorado. She would bring them to the

Jerry Bartos Named Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic The Czech Ambassador, Michael Zantovsky, has announced the appointment of Jerry Bartos as Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic for Dallas and North Texas.

The establishment of the Honorary Consul for the Czech Republic comes during the time when the City of Dallas is celebrating its ties to counties around the world through its International Department, the Ambassadors Forum, and the Inter-national Ball.

The installation of Mr. Bartos cements a long-standing relationship between the City of Dallas and the Czech Republic, with Sister City status for Brno.

The large Czech communities in Texas applaud this move to formalize meetings. The girls have grown up. It was good to see them again.

Congratulations to Frank and Millie Noska on the marriage of their granddaughter, Teresa Marie Noska, to Michael Ray Nash. The parents of the bride are Diane and Carl Noska.

Alice Roberts is going to have knee surgery in July.

A cash donation was received from Marie Fitz. In memory of Bessie Reames, donations were received from Mary Sebestik, Alice Roberts, and Anne Zvolanek. In memory of Nita Houzvicka and Frances Tirk, donations were received from Alice Roberts.

Hostesses for June were Mary Kykora, Mary Janousek, and Evelyn Trojacek.

August hostesses will be Bessie Petr, Evelyn Salac, and Joyce Ehrenberger.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the June celebrants.

We adjourned with our First President Quotation: Mej to se vzdycky radi (Always love one another).

Esther Cunningham read a poem entitled "Fathers" and we let the men go first in line in honor of Father's Day. There will no meeting in July. See you at the Fourth of July Picnic.

Our next meeting will be August 3, 1995. Hope all you fathers have a happy day.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

Christi Circle of Women Reports on June Meeting Corpus

Twenty-five regular members, Honorary Member Jerry Elzner, and guest Nikol Prasivkova from Franstat, Czech Republic, met at Sokol Corpus Christi on June 1.

Nineteen-year-old Nikol is currently visiting her cousin, Al Kucera, but would like to stay in Corpus Christi to pursue her education and experience life in the United States for a few years before returning to her beloved homeland. She told us of the hard and oppressive life under Communist rule and the many changes for the better since the Czech Republic became a Democracy . .. freedom being the most precious change.

Hearing her say "I can attend any school I want," with a touch of pride in her voice, made me realize how those of us born in the United States take such things for

connections encouraging business and social interaction between the two cultures. There are five Czech organizations in the Dallas area, active since the turn of the century, working to maintain communications between Texas and the Czech Republic. The Czech culture is celebrated annually during the State Fair of Texas and other events statewide.

Jerry Bartos —SPJSTgranted and fail to fully appreciate all the freedom we have.

We missed Norma Baker, who is usually among the first to arrive and last to leave. Norma's father, Henry Chudej, was hospitalized and she had to see to his care. We hope Mr. Chudej's health improves soon.

Lil Hruska told us that her granddaughter, Sharron Hays, had undergone surgery and Lil left right after our luncheon to visit her at the hospital. We hope Sharron's health also improves soon.

We received a donation from Judy Majek in memory of Bernice Stanishof, Milly Elzner's sister. Thank you, Judy.

Anita Regmund announced that she finally became a great-grandmother.

Congratulations to Brian and Susan Chapman, the proud parents of Zachary Brian, and also to grandmother Jackie Chapman.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to twins Della Elzner and Ella Simcik. They both thanked us for their birthday cards.

Happy Birthday also to Heidi Spangler.

Door prizes were donated by Anita Regmund, Pauline Novosad, Mary Elzner, Velma Malchar, and Leona Matula. The winners were Mattie Netek, Milly Elzner, Helen Sacky, Lillian Covill, Lil Hruska, Helen Pavelka, and Sophie Snapka. It is always fun to see whowins-what at the end of our meetings.

I'm looking forward to our July 6 meeting and luncheon. Jerry Elzner announced he is bringing the dessert, a big birthday cake to celebrate his own birthday. I understand we are to have a regular Fourth of July picnic with hot dogs, but in air-cooled comfort—with no ants, no tlies, and no sand.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss

SPJST-

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville Recognizes Volunteers The volunteers who lend their many talents to the support of our residents were honored during our annual volunteer recognition party on May 17.

Over 52 volunteers were given pins during the two-hour long celebration.

Special gifts were given to those who had volunteered the longest.

Larry Ognoskie won top honors (volunteer since 1975) with Louie Vacek (volunteer since 1986), Ida Gasch, Annie Stavinoha, Rosie Kovar, and Elsie Mahlmann, following close behind.

All of our volunteers are very special people who are about our many residents.

The other volunteers are Tonie Kramer, Mary Selig, Rev. George Koebler, Rev. James Ramsey, Rev. Lisa Gaul, Milton Legendre, Juanita Buckaleu, Norma Jean Holik, Mildred Novak, Olie Eixmann, Ruby Lee Oberhoff, Willie Mae Tiekle, Ed Pisklak, Florine Sims, Lorine Kelsby, Montie Eversole, Gene Winebrenner, Martha Marx, Alica Bergen, Mildred Urbanek, Dorthy Mikel, Joyce Foytik, Mabel Schellberg, Sophie Cario, Melva Hastings, Frank Ramsey, Hilda Rich, Edna Chaloupka, Olivia Tiekle, Nelda Rosenbaum, Dorthy Bernhausen, Garland Huryto, Mary Ann Goffinet, Vlasta Howe, Alvis M. Bell, and Annie Stransky.

Submitted by, Charles K. Pearce, Administrator —SPJST-

Victoria

County Czech Heritage Festival Set for July 16 The 11th Annual Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival is Sunday, July 16, 1995, at the Victoria Community Center at 2905 East North Street in Victoria, Texas.

Admission for the event is $5 for persons over 12 years of age. Admission is free for persons under 12 years.

The Czech-English Polka Mass is at 9 a.m. and will be celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner in Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at Laurent and Mesquite Street.

Placedo Brethren services are at 11 a.m. at Placed() Brethren Church, located 11 miles south on Highway 87.

An arts and crafts show is from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. The show includes speciallycrafted Czech items. For more information on the arts and crafts show, contact Cathy Dornak at (512) 573-4950.

The Czech Baking Contest begins with registration at 9:30 a.m. Judging is at 10:30 a.m. The two categories for the contest are professional and non-professional. The awards are plaques and/or $50 and $25. There is no entry fee. For more information or to enter the contest, contact Carol Janak at (512) 572-3804.

Registration for the Texas State Tarok Tournament is at 8:30 a.m. in the Annex.

Tournament play is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $15 per person. The fee includes a meal. State plaques and cash awards of $100, $75, $50 and $25 will be given to the winners. For more information or to enter, contact Joe Pustka at (512) 578-2507.

Dance to the music of these big bands: The Dutchmasters (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), The Little Fisherman Orchestra (2 to 6 p.m.), and Leo Majek's Orchestra (5 to 9 p.m.). A battle dance is from 5 to 6 p.m.

Czech stew and a sausage noon meal will be available for $4.50 per person.

Kolaches and homemade chicken noodle soup will be available throughout the day.

Other activities include a cake walk, country store and raffle. The event is sponsored by The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society. For more information, call (512) 575-0820 or (512) 578-1875.

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14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, June 21 1995

1995 Annual Meeting of Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) held its annual membership meeting at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, May 6, 1995.

As the meeting got under way, President Woody Smith announced that Professor Egar Hajek, the first candidate for the Czech Chair at the University of Texas at Austin, had died of a heart attack. Arrangements were made to send a card of condolence to his family.

After the treasurer's report, Clinton Machann announced that seven scholarship applications had been mailed out but none had been returned to date. The deadline for returning these applications is July 15, 1995. Since no applications were returned last year, no scholarships were granted. It may be possible to increase the scholarship amounts this year because of $879 in interest made available by the Maresh fund. Also, during the past year, the Kocurek family has donated $7000 for scholarships.

Application for these college scholarships, amounting up to $2000 should be

Reunions (Editor's Note: Family reunion season is upon us. In an effort to accomodate as many notices as possible, entries have been edited for brevity. Please call reunion contacts for additional details.)

Patak Family Reunion Descendants of John and Anna Patak will meet for a reunion on Saturday, June 24, 1995, at the KJT Hall in Ennis, Texas. The afternoon and evening will consist of a social from 3 to 5 p.m., a barbecue dinner at 5 p.m. and a dance from 7 to 11 p.m. The dance will feature Ray Dlabaj and the Country Boys.

To offset the cost of food, refreshments, hall rental, band, etc., an admission price of $10 per person must be charged. This price applies to all persons six years of age and older. We ask that you please bring a dessert. We also ask that you bring pictures and memorabilia for display.

For more information, call Laddie Gajdica (President) at 214-423-4071, Bernard A. Patak (Vice President) at 214-235-9077, or Dorothy Strunc (Secretary/Treasurer) at 214-875-7628.

Submitted by, Laddie Gajdica

Sebek Family Reunion The annual reunion of the family of Joe John Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek will be held at SPJST Lodge 24," Cyclone (Flag Hall) on Saturday, June 24, 1995. Registration will begin at 10 a.m. The meal will be served at 1 p.m.

Meat, bread, and tea will be provided.

Each family is asked to bring vegetables, salads, and sweets. Also, if you wish, please bring some items for the auction.

We welcome anyone who is interested in visiting with the family. We only ask that you bring some food so we have enough for everyone. For more information, please call 778-1582 or 642-3580.

Thank you, The Sebeks

sent to: Dr. Clinton Machann Professor of English and Director of Graduate Studies University of Texas A&M College Station, Texas 77843-4227 Phone (409) 845-3452.

A beautiful plaque given to CESAT by the Czech Education Foundation of Texas (LEFT) was shown to the membership.

The travelling exhibit of 15 panels from Opava Museum containing interesting photographs of towns and villages in Moravia is still avail.able for interested clubs and organizations. They can be obtained by contacting Dr. Clinton Machann in College Station. No charge is made for the loan of the panels of photographs.

As a means of increasing more interest in Czech study and Czech culture, several suggestions were made by CESAT members such as to invite high school superin-

tendents to Czech Heritage Society meetings, promoting Czech study in high schools, and participation in high school career nights by universities with Slavic departments.

A proposal to teach Czech via an internet video program throughout the state was presented by Thadious Polasek.

This would eliminate the problem of teacher requirements for a small number of students in any school. Mr. Polasek is to pursue the problem of funding such a program. CESAT has pledged $5000 for this project, pending approval of funding.

The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEF1') is starting a drive to fund a fellowship at Texas A&M with a goal of $250,000. This would provide a stipend for a Moravian to study at A&M for a year before returning home. CESAT membership passed a motion to fund this program up to a $10,000 limit.

Several universities are establishing exchange programs with Slavic countries, among them being Southwestern Texas State which currently has a Polish student exchange with 12 students in the program. They are working toward establishing an exchange of Czech students.

The new officers, elected by acclamation for the 1995-96 and 1996-97 terms are:

For more information, call Lillian Mikulec at 817-697-2705.

Gajdica-Vicha Reunion

"A proposal to teach Czech via an internet video program throughout the state was presented."

of Reagan High School 1965 Graduates

Reunion

1965 graduates of Reagan High School in Houston, Texas, are invited to attend the 30-year reunion and picnic on Saturday, July 22, 1995.

We will have a Burger Picnic at Harold's, 350 West 19th in the Heights from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The buffet dinner is from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

The breakfast buffet is from 12 midnight to 1:30 a.m. at the Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, 12400 Greenspoint Drive, in Houston, Texas, with music for visiting and dancing.

Call John L. Kosut at (713) 6975531 or David Barber (409) 566-5099 for details.

Submitted by, John L. Kosut

Joseph and Annie Lesikar Descendants Reunion The descendants of Joseph and Annie (Skrla) Lesikar will meet for their annual reunion at the Barclay Community Center on Sunday, June 25, 1995.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

Family and friends are invited. A familystyle meal will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Those attending are asked to bring enough food for their family. Bread, tea, coffee, and tableware will be provided.

For more information, contact Lee Roy Schiller at 817-778-7741.

Submitted by, Lee Roy Schiller

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Shenkir - Dusek -Shiller Reunion Tesar-Novak Family Reunion The descendants and friends of John and Mary Tesar, Jake Novak, and Kathryn Stavinoha will meet at the VFW on FM 730 in Azle, Texas, northwest of Fort Worth on Saturday, June 24, 1995.

Registration will begin at 10:30 a.m.

Barbecue dinner and all the trimmings is on the menu. The good cooks are asked to bring their famous pastries.

A live country and western band will play in the evening. Bring pictures and momentos of family members for display.

Please RSVP to: Dorothy (Mings) Hinman, Secretary 2114 East Loop 820, No. 33 Fort Worth, Texas 76116 Submitted by, Louise Woolsey

Zavodny Family Reunion Descendants of Joseph and Veronika Sivek Zavodny will gather on Sunday, June 25, 1995, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall in Cyclone, Texas.

Mass is at 8 a.m. and registration is at 10 a.m. Tea and utensils will be furnished. Please bring food for your family. An item for the 'auction will also be appreciated.

The descendants of John Shenkir and Frances Dusek, Vince Dusek and Anna Jirasek, and Vine Shiller and Rozalie Dusek will hold their 36th annual reunion on Sunday, June 25, 1995, in the VFW Hall in Taylor, Texas.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. A catered barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served at 12 noon.

Families are asked to bring desserts.

All family members and friends are invited to celebration nearly 130 years in Texas.

For additional information, contact Darwin and Wanda Gordon at (512) 3659009.

Don Schroeder, Reunion Secretary

Bedrich Family Reunion The annual Bedrich Family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16 at Clem Mikeska's banquet room in Temple, Texas. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

A catered barbecue meal will be served.

Please RSVP by calling Jerry Bedrich at 983-3962 or George Bedrich at 7422824. Hope to see you there.

Submitted by, Jerry Bedrich

President

Thadious Polasek Vice President

Retta Chandler Secretary/Treasurer

Don Pisar (second two-year term) Secretary The Council for Higher Education

Clinton Machann Accountant The Council for Higher Education

Marvin Marek Following the election of officers, it was decided that the Executive Committee would select the place and date of the 1996 annual membership meeting.

Submitted by, Charles J. Heyda CESAT Publicity Director

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The Gajdica-Vicha Reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16, 1995, beginning at 12 noon at the CCD Center in Elk, Texas.

All descendants of Charlie GajdicaRudolf Vicha are invited to attend. A pot luck dinner will be served. Bring enough for your family. Paperware and drinks will be provided.

Submitted by, Diana Vicha Hand

Darilek Family Reunion After 1620, the region of Libchavy, Czech Republic, belonged to Prince Lichnetejn, and according to historical document, the first Darilek in Lanskroun was Prince Lichnetejn's estate agent. For his good service he was rewarded by the prince with a village named Darilek. His descendants moved from there to Dolni Hermanice and they later came to Texas.

The first to arrive in the beginning of 1877 was Vincent and wife Anna (Beran) and their two sons, John and Vincent.

They settled at Mulberry, which was also called "Hot Tot", now called Praha, Texas. Next to arrive was Joe with wife Stazie (Zalman) and two children. Their sister, Emilie, with her husband, Joe Pavlicek and two children were next to arrive. Thomas and Frank, both single, came with sister Emilie. William, cousin of the above, with wife (Urban) and eight children arrived several years later. The families settled in Lavaca, Fayette and Colorado counties, and today there are more than 2,500 descendants.

Out of the four brothers, sister and cousin who originally came to this country, two lived to be more than 100 years old. Vincent died in 1945 at age 100 years, six and one-half months. William died in 1948 at the ripe, old age of 103 years and six months.

The last reunion was in 1992 and approximately 600 people registered.

This year the reunion will be Saturday, August 12 at the K of C Hall in Moulton with registration at 10 a.m.

Submitted by, Eddie and Elsie Darilek —SPJST-

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Wharton County CHS of Texas Reports on Quarterly Meeting The Wharton County Czech Heritage Society met Tuesday, June 6, 1995, at the First Christian Church in El Campo.

We were honored to have Judge Ed Janecka of Fayette County as one of our special guests. He had a very interesting program "Cradle of Czech Immigration," in which he gave the history of the early Czech empire in Europe and the beginning Czech settlements and churches in Fayette County, such as Dubina, Weimer, Bluff (Hostyn), Ammonsville, etc. The Janecka family has hosted a 17-year-old exchange student for a year, and we were honored to welcome Lucie Rysova of the Czech Republic. Lucie told about her experiences as a student in the United States and what she, hopes to do in the future. Members were invited to ask questions.

Rev. Benton Thurman started the meeting with a prayer. President Marie Matcek lead the Pledge of Allegiance.

She reminded the members that there would be a state meeting in Houston on June 10 and also of the East Bernard Kolache-Klobase Fest. The Victoria Czech Heritage Fest will be held July 16.

The treasurer's report was given by Jeraldine Socha, who stood in for Ms. Molberg. Minutes of the last meeting were read by Gladys Rod. A thank-you note from scholarship recipient Laura Bacak was also read. A proclamation that the last week of October be declared Czech Heritage Week was presented by Ed Janecka. Rev. Thurman had extra copies of the book "And Who Will Kill You" by Bedrich Hoffmann available for sale. Copies are available by calling 543-2333.

Program chairman Virginia Balusek has invited Thadious Polasek of the Flatonio High School to present a program. He is currently studying in the Czech Republic. President Matcek wished all the fathers a Happy Father's Day. She invites anyone who is interested in the Czech culture and heritage to attend the September meeting, where we will be having a silent auction.

Refreshments of sweets and Czech pastries were served following the meeting.

Submitted by, Laverne Bacak

—SPJST-

Youth

Letters Section

District Four YAD Saturday, July 15 Dear Members of District Four, Mark your calendars for July 15! The youth of your district and I would like to extend an invitation to you to join us for our District Four Youth Achievement Day. Please join us at the St. Ambrose Church Hall in Wall. Registration will be held from 1 to 1:30 p.m. Judging of royalty, talent, and crafts will begin at 1:30 p.m.

We have entries in the King and Queen divisions of royalty, individual and group talent acts, and more craft entries than we have ever had. Come and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with us and see how talented your youth are in District Four.

Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four Youth Counselor

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9, Snook Youth Club Elects New Officers Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club participated in the Snook Fest on Saturday, June 3 by having a float in the parade, an ice water booth and being barbecue runners.

Our float was called "Milk Cow Blues" and I was dressed up like a cow.

We won second place. Our honorary grandmothers, Milady Junek and Dorothy Lewis, also rode in the parade in the back of the truck. They got honorable mentions. Our water booth was a great success since it was so hot.

We also had our monthly meeting on Wednesday, June 7. We elected new officers for the 1995-96 year. The new officers are:

President First Vice President Second Vice President Katie See

Secretary

Lodge

Jason Gaas

Treasurer Jess Junek

Reporters Heather Slenk and Candice Macik

Sergeant-at-Arms

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a float, a truck for our grandparents, and an ice water booth at the Snook Fest on June 3.

We were also barbecue runners for the cook-off. I was dressed like a cowboy playing a guitar and singing "The Milk Cows Blues" on the float. It was hot, but I had fun all day.

On June 7, we had our monthly meeting and a wiener roast. We elected new officers, turned in camp forms, and did many other things.

Our next meeting is July 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (6/08/95) —SPJST-

Courtney Macik Then, we discussed July charity projects which are collecting can tabs and little pencils. We are also planning a trip to the movies on Thursday, June 15.

After our meeting, we had a wiener roast that Mrs. Ella Jakubik provided. It was also a farewell party for Becky and Randy See and Ashley Victorick. We will miss you all and thank you, Mrs. Ella, for the wiener roast.

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

Fraternally, Candice Macik, Reporter (6/08/95) —SPJST-

17, New Tabor Youth Club Welcomes New Member

17, New Tabor Youth Club Welcomes New Member

Lodge

Lodge

Miss CzechSlovak USA Pageant 1995

Vitame Vas! On August 5 and 6, 1995, the Ninth Annual Miss CzechSlovak USA Queen Pageant is scheduled at Wilber, Nebraska, during the National Czech Festival Days of August 4, 5, and 6, 1995.

The girls who compete in this pageant are very special girls because they are involved in their ancestry and are proud of their ethnic background. The pageant will again take place on the brand new Wilber Community Outdoor Theater.

Miss Nebraska Czech Heritage Angie Vaca of David City, Nebraska was crowned the 1994-95 queen. Miss Texas Melanie Zavodny took first runner-up.

For more information about the pageant, please contact John L. Fiala at (402) 488-0750 or Doris Ourecky at (402) 821-2574.

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Dear Readers, At this month's meeting, we elected new officers for the 1995-96 year.

Also, the Snook SPJST Youth Club had a water booth at Snook Fest '95 at the City Park. We provided good cold water to anyone who was thirsty.

After our meeting, we had hot dogs and all the goodies. Thank you, Ms. Jakubik and Mrs. Kovar. It was good.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (6/07/95)

SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Kathryn Kovar Amy Gaas

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on. Snook Fest

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Meeting Activities

Dear Readers, At our last SPJST meeting, we elected new officers for the 1995-96 year.

At the Snook Fest, I helped carry barbecue for the judges. We all had lots of fun.

At our meeting, Amy Gaas talked to us about LIT camp that she went to.

Thank you, Amy. We also had hot dogs with cookies after our meeting. Thank you to everyone that helped put the meeting together.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (6/07/95)

—SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Club Reports on May Meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, Sunday, May 21 was our monthly meeting. Afterwards, we went to Lee Flippin's house for a swimming party. It was so much fun.

Ethal Rife will be our new youth leader. Welcome, Ethal. Thank you, LaDonna Jatzlau, for the past years of leadership. We love you.

Until next time, Emily Jatzlau (6/09/95)

—SPJST-

24, Cyclone Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

AMANDA WIEDERHOLD

KYLE SKRABANEK

Amanda Wiederhold is the daughter of Jim and Melissa Wiederhold. Amanda is six years old and she is a first grader at Caldwell Elementary.

Amanda has two brothers, Billy and Cole, and two sisters, Nikki and Lauren. She likes playing outside and working with her dad.

Kyle Skrabanek is six years old. He is the son of Gary and Susan Skrabanek, all of Lodge 17.

Kyle likes riding bikes and going with his dad to his grandmas.

He attends Dime Box Elementary where he is in the first grade.

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Dear Readers, The June 12, 1995, meeting of Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club was called to order at 8:20 p.m. by President Lisa Spanhel. Scott Hudson led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read. There were 18 members present and five adults. Guests introduced were Jimmy Baker and Rena Greger. The minutes were read and approved. Fund raising plans for this

16/ViSTNIK—Wednesday, June 21, 1995

month were a raffle drawing. Our Youth Leader Melanie Zavodny reported about our youth nights, YAD, camp, and upcoming bake sales.

Prior to our meeting, our youth members attended the 50-year member dinner celebration. Our new officers were also installed. The 1995-96 youth club officers are: Lisa Spanhel, President; Tonya Spanhel, Vice President; Ashley Veselka, Secretary; Tammy Baker, Treasurer; Candice Garrett, Reporter; Jennifer Ashcraft, Sergeant-at-Arms; and Scott Hudson and Andy Baker, Flag Bearers.

The meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

We also planned to have a bake sale at Cyclone Corral on June 17 at 5 p.m.

The next youth club meeting will be July 2 at 2 p.m. at Flag Hall.

Fraternally, Candice Garrett, Reporter —SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Honors Fathers

SPJST

District Summer Camp Dates

District One

July 14 - 17

at Camp Val Verde

District Two

July 18 - 23

at Camp Val Verde

District Three

July 10 - 13

at Camp Val Verde

District Four

July 21 - 24

at Camp Lone Star

District Five

July 2 - 6

at HEButt Camp

District Six

June 30 - July 2

at Camp Lone Star

District Seven

July 25 - 28

at Camp Val Verde

SPJST District Youth Achievement Days District One

July 23

at Dime Box

District Two

July 9

at Round Rock

District Three

June 25

at Fort Worth

District Four

at San Angelo

District Five

July 15 July 16

District Six

July 16

at Halletsville

District Seven

July 9

at Floresville

84, Dallas Teens to Host Spaghetti Dinner on June 28 Lodge

at Houston

Lodge

The Taiton SPJST Youth Club had their monthly meeting on Sunday, June 11, 1995. All of the members made a Father's Day card as a craft contest.

They also decorated a foam koozie that was filled with a bag of popcorn. They read the cards and gave their dads the gifts. Our dads who were able to attend were Rodney Dluhos, Maurice Dluhos, Gabe Kulhanek, Tommy Drapela, and Raymond Krpec.

Kirby Bubela led the club in the SPJST club pledge and motto. We also recited the Pledge of Allegiance, and Jeanine Dorotik read an article about our flag in tribute to June 14, Flag Day. Curtis Dorotik gave the treasurer's report.

Michael Kaspar read the minutes.

Lisa asked that the members turn in their YAD cards. The time and place was discussed for the day when we leave for our District Summer Camp at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange. We will leave from Taiton Hall at 1:45 p.m. on June 30, 1995, and return on July 2 at 2 p.m.

Bradley Krpec reported on the weekend that he spent at LIT retreat. He said he had a lot of fun.

Point sheets were handed out for the last year. Members were asked to look over the sheets. If any corrections were to be made, members were to let Lisa know.

There is going to be an officer workshop in Temple at the Home Office on August 26, 1995. More details will be given later.

Our district is planning a day of tours on July 20, 1995. We are planning to go to Wonder World in San Marcos. We then plan to travel down the road to San Antonio for more tours and to spend the rest of the evening there.

Our District Youth Leader, Marcy Dorotik, was a special guest at our meeting. She went over a couple of items that will be taking place soon. Thanks, Marcy, for always helping our district be so successful.

The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were served by Kirby Bubela and Camille and Mandy Staff.

Our next youth club meeting will be July 9, 1995, at First National Bank in El Campo at 2 p.m. Until next month, try and stay cool.

Lisa Bubela, Youth Leader SPJST-

Alex Smith called the meeting to order.

We voted on officers. They are: Jamie Novak, President; Randy Sims, Vice President; Marchele Olds, Secretary; Leslie Sims, Treasurer; Kevin Smith, Sergeant-at-Arms; Brooks Zabojnik, Photographer; Alex Smith, Reporter; and Kayla Kenney, Snack Chairman.

Next, we had a Beseda practice and refreshments.

Fraternally, Jarod Olds (11) (6/14/95) SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on May Meeting Dear Readers, Our Taiton SPJST Youth Club met on May 7, 1995. We read poems to our mothers and gave them a rose for Mother's Day. Our District Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik visited our club and gave us information on camp and the new rule book.

We also had a party for our graduating seniors, Craig Dorotik and Craig Dornak.

Good Luck, guys!

Kirby Bubela —SPJST--

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Reports on June Meeting The June 1 meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was called to order by President Sharon Borak.

Three members and three guests were present. Our guests were Leslie Juranek, Christina, and Joseph Kocurek.

Lisa Reck led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ross Juranek gave the treasurer's report.

New business included LIT camp. We talked about where everyone would meet.

Also, we talked about camp and Youth Achievement Day. This year's youth tour is July 20.

Then, Marcy Dorotik talked about the new rules in the rule book, and we thank you for taking time out of your schedule.

Next month's project is fireworks.

Poems were read and door prizes were awarded. After the meeting, we enjoyed refreshments and playing bunco.

The next meeting is July 6 in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Sharon Borak (6/05/95) SPJST-

Dear Readers, The Annual Teen Spaghetti Dinner will be Wednesday, June 28, 1995, at Lodge 84, Dallas. The dinner will be served between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. Fun night will follow the dinner.

Hope to see everyone there and don't forget to purchase your early bird Princess Ball Dance tickets from the teens.

Fraternally yours, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leaders Bessie Petr, Lynda Novak, Kyle Matus, Carlyn Ondrusek —SPJST-

84, Dallas Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

On June 12, Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club had their monthly meeting. Jamie Novak called the meeting to order. We collected the dues and talked about a swimming party and Youth Achievement Day. Then, we practiced the Beseda and had refreshments.

Fraternally, Marchele Olds (8) (6/14/95) —SPJST-

84, Dallas Youth Club Elects New Officers Lodge

Dear Readers, On Thursday, June 1, the Lodge 84 youth group had their monthly meeting.

The

84, Dallas Teen Club Invites You to Spaghetti Dinner on June 28 Lodge

I would like to invite everyone to come to the Teens' annual spaghetti dinner and game night on Wednesday, June 28 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. and games will follow.

We will be hosting the annual Princess Ball on July 15. The Sulak Band will play. Advance tickets are $5.50 per person. Tickets will be $6 at the door.

For more information and advance tickets, you may contact me (Kelly Sims) at 484-8039 or any other Teen member.

We always appreciate your support.

Thank you, Kelly Sims (6/14/95) —SPJST-

Origin of Father's Day

It was in the spring of 1919 that Mrs. John Bruce Dodd of Spokane, Washington, got the idea for Father's Day—an idea that came during a Mother's Day sermon that was full of adulation for motherhood.

The preacher was eloquent though he didn't even mention the word "father." Mrs. Dodd's mother had died when she was but a mere child and her thoughts rally turned to her father who was

left with the responsibility of rearing six children. She thought it would be nice to honor him and others like him and took her plan to the preacher who drafted a resolution and on June 10, 1919, the first Father's Day was observed in Spokane.

The first observance of truly national proportions was in 1922 on the third Sunday of June.

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THE PRAGUE TRIBUNE: Co na sobe vidf te§i v§eobecne pozitivniho?

PAVEL PETit iK:"Nejcharakteristi6t6j§f je u Cechit asi jejich vynalezavost a kreativita.

Francouzska firma dodavajfcf telefonnf karty nagemu SPT Telecom byla udivena, le kratce po jejich zavedenf v tR se ji2 staeil objevit filuta, ktery obeistil jejf kOdy a nalezi zpusob jak s kartou telefonovat zdarma. Firma byla nucena zm6nit pojistny system techto karet v cele Evrope. Lze ffci, le na g inci dokaf byt i demokratietej g f v mezilidskych vztazfch. Nikdy v historii zde nebylo domovem takove spoleeenske kastovnictvf jako na Zapacle. Tradienf kolorit situace, kdy v hospode sedf u piva univerzitnf profesor v live debate s popelatem a do hovoru se vmfsf podnikatel, dosud pfetrvava.

Prfklad za v g echny jsem zalil nedavno v hostinci nejnagfkategorie, kdy si k nagemu stolu ptisedli tti elenove vlady s jednfm mistoptedsedou a spolu s prezidentem Haviem si dali pivo."

"V malych mestech a na vesnicfch, kde nahle zmizely ptedrevoluenf pracovnf pi leiitosti, pfetrvava pfedstava, le lidem nekdo (stat) nova pracovnf mista vymyslf. To souvisf s typickou usedlostf Cechu, kteff, na rozdil od stehovavych Amerieanii, nejsou schopni prodat dam a ptest6hovat se tam, kde by praci nalezli. Typickou eeskou vlastnostf je take zavist. Radeji objedou pod rougkou noci sousedovu Mazdu korunou, nel aby udelali neco pro to, aby ji m6li take. Jistou xenofobii, se kterou se zde cizinci setkavajf, zejmena u star g fch obeanu navyklych na sve livotnf stereotypy, je moino vysvetlit frustracf z toho, le jim komuniste ukradli jejich livoty a ted ul je pozde na svobodnou seberealizaci. Spoleeenske geny vgak nezapomfnajf na skuteenost nagf nadej gf koexistence s jinymi narody v mnohonarodnostnfm RakouskuUhersku, staleteho soak( s iivlem n6meckym a lidovskym, a tak tyto averze vitei cizincitm Ize povaiovat za daske nemoce."

Jak se Cechu dotkly pfevratne zmkny poslednich nekolika let?

"Zapadnf sociologove a politologove si lamou hlavy otazkou, proe prave v eR, jako jedine postkomunisticke zemi, s tak velkou podporou obyvatelstva vladne pravice a nechapou, proe se fide nebouff proti zvygovanf IivotnIch naklada. Podstata skuteenosti, le te g i tak zdarn6 zvlaclajf soudobe ptevratne hospodatske a spoleeenske zmeny, tkvf v nejvlastn6j g fm charakteru tohoto naroda; v jeho tradiene mimotadne schopnosti pruine se ptizpasobovat nove vzniklym iivotnim podmInkam. Tato vlastnost, staletfmi vypestovand jako obranne mimikry, ktere malemu narodu umoInovaly pfelit, je oblfbenou narodnf hrou. Zatfmco v minulosti byla hrana proti siln6j gfmu neptfteli, dnes naleza sveho glastneho uplatn6n1 ye velke transformaci, kterou Celi hrajf koneene sami pro sebe.

Vgestranna transformace spoleenosti se tak stava formou narodnf seberealizace a to zalclada i ptfznaeny esky optimismus a vfru v jejf zdarne

Pavel Petrik: The Heritage of Svejk Pavel Petrik, Ph.D., is professor of aesthetics at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. His essays on Czech society and culture have appeared in Lidove noviny, Architekt, Atelier and other publications.

The Prague Tribune put three questions to Dr. Petrik.

THE PRAGUE TRIBUNE: What in general do Czechs consider positive about themselves?

a 100-year-old tradition of living together with German and Jewish minorities.

Considering this, the current aversion should be understood only as a childhood disease."

What has been the effect of the enormous changes of the last few years?

"Western sociologists and politicians have been struggling to figure out why it is that of all of the post-communist counties, a right-wing government continues to have so much support from the people and why people do not fight against increases in the cost of living here. The main reason that Czechs have been able to handle the latest economic and social upheavals so successfully finds its root in the most characteristic aspect of the nation, in its traditional and extraordinary ability to adapt to new conditions. This trait, cultivated through the centuries as a defensive mechanism that enabled a small nation to survive, is a favorite national pastime. In the past it was a game we played against our strongest enemy. Today it finds happier application in the huge transformation that Czechs are finally making for themselves. The all-encompassing transformation of society has thus become a form of national self-realization that in itself contributes to our optimism and faith in a happy ending.

In an exaggerated way, it is possible to say that Czechs also see the transformation as a big adventure because of other aspects that go along with it, from the comical to the grotesque as well as the absurd. Thus, the traditional Czech sense of humor and irony serve the changes well. The same reasons Hasek and his Svejk were successful are why the Czech transformation succeeds today."

PAVEL PETRIK: "Perhaps one of the most characteristic traits of Czechs is ingenuity and creativity. A French firm that supplies the Czech state phone company SPT with telephone cards was amazed to find shortly after the cards were introduced that someone had got around their codes and found a way to make free telephone calls with the very same cards that had worked all over Europe. The company was forced to change its entire security system.

Another trait is a greater egalitarianism in Interview by D.D. V interpersonal relationships. This country --SPJST-has never been home to the kind of social class system that there is in the West. A traditional picture that still exists today is of a university professor sitting in a pub having a lively debate with a garbage 58th lesson. Verbal Prefixes. man, when a businessman joins in. I v-: recently experienced an example of this motion or direction inside in a pub of the lowest category. Three Vegel do mistnosti.— He entered the members of government, a parliament room. Sekretafka dopsala dopis a vice chair and President Havel joined our vloiila ho do °balky.— The secretary finished the letter and put it into the table for a beer." envelope. Tetidka vzala kostku cukru a What less than positive characteristics vhodila ji do Ialku.— Auntie took a are showing themselves during the cur- lump of sugar and dropped (threw) it into the cup. Jew jednou Odell naprent political and economic changes? sany text a vepsal dv6 nebo tfi "An idea that somebody (the state) will opomenuta slova.— He read the typed create new jobs for the people that still text through once again and filled in exists in smaller cities and villages where two or three omitted words. Mechanik work opportunities have disappeared. vmontoval motor do auta.— The This idea is connected to the characteris- mechanic fitted the engine in the car. V okamiiku vybuchu nevnimala vi bec tic homestead attitude; Czechs are not nic (compare: pfijimat).— In the mocapable, like mobile Americans, of sellment of explosion she perceived ing their houses and moving elsewhere to nothing at all. Vmyslete (viijte) se do find work. Another trait is envy. Czechs me situace.— Try to understand my would rather scratch up their neighbor's situation (to see yourself in my posiMazda in the night than do what it takes tion). to have their own. There is a certain vy-: xenophobia with which foreigners meet . a) motion out, forward .. However, our social genes do not for- Auto vyjelo z gardie.— The car drove get the reality of our past coexistence in a out of the garage. Lekati mu museli multinational Austro-Hungarian empire, vyoperovat 2ludnik.— The doctors had

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18/VESTNiK-21.eerven 1995 to take out (operate) his gall-bladder.

Muj pradedeeek se vystehoval z Cech na konci 19. stoleti. — My great grandfather emigrated from Bohemia at the end of 19th century. Trener dal signal a zavodnici vybehli.— The trainer gave a signal and the runners started. b) motion above, up Koeka vyskoeila na 2icili.— The cat jumped up on the chair. Potaped si prohledl vrak a potom vyplaval nahoru.— The diver inspected the wrecked ship and came up. c) to complete an action by filling sth. or covering all the inside walls Pokoj vymalovali modte.— They painted the room blue. Krabici hedvabrijIm papirem. — She faced the box with soft tissue-paper. Otec dal zastteleneho orla vycpat.— The father 1-.ad the shot eagle stuffed. Vaclayske nam?isti bylo nove vydlaideno.— Wenceslas Square was newly paved. d) to cancel the preceding action Vypni to televizi, prosim tel— Switch off the TV, please! e) sudden start of an action (often sounds) Kdyi uvidela mrtve telo, stralive vykrikla. — Having seen the corpse she gave a terrific cry. f) to win, gain sth.

Kolik vydelava§? — How much do you earn? Mladj, autos vyhral v souteii prvni cenu. — A young author won the first prize in the competition. g) only perfective meaning; complete consumption, destruction Studna vyschla. — The well ran dry.

U2 jsme vysvitili v gechny baterky. — We have used up all the batteries in Dur flash-lamps. Ce1j, den jsme byli bez jidla a tak jsme potadne vyhladoveli.

— We haven't eaten all the day, so we got terribly hungry. h) with se: satisfaction from a (thoroughly) completed action; do ssth. till one is contended Ta stard pani je celji den sama a tak se k nam chodi nekdy veeer vypovidat. — The old lady lives alone and so she

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comes sometimes to tell us of all her troubles. Kdy2 jsme se vynadivali na to krasu, sli jsme dale. — Having looked long enough on all those beautiful things, we went on.

JAN HOLUB

Ue'me se t esky Let Us Study Czech Lekce Jedenadvacita— Lesson 21 The Seven Cases— Sedm Wit

What is a case?

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

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

Ex.: KDO tam chodi? Karel tam jde.

Here Karel is in the nom. case. Co se tam deje? Schnze se tam kona. Here schtize is in the nom. case.

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

Ex.: Z eeho je to qrabene Ze,2eleza a z litiny. Ci je to pall? Je to pail meho otce. (Otce, here is in the gen. case).

DATIVE Case— del pad, is primarily a case of direction marking end or result towards which an act proceeds. It is therefore used after the

verbs GIVING, SENDING, SAYING, or WRITING something to someone.

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

Ex.: Komu pi geg? Pigu domu tatinkovi. (Tatinkovi here is in the dative case). Cemu poslouchag Posloucham vysilaci stanici. (Stanici is in the dative case).

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

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

Co tam vidig? Vidim moji matku. (matku is in the acc. case) 5. VOCATIVE Case— pat , pad— is used for addressing or calling to a person or a thing.

Ex.: Bratfe Novalcu!

Otde mtlj!

Matko ma!

6. LOCATIVE, or prepositional§es0 pad; is always used with prepositions. It cannot stand alone. It expresses position in time or space. It answers the questions KDE? where? 0 kom? About whom? 0 Um? About what?

Ex.: Kde je Marie? SedI na schodech. (na schodech is in the loc. case) O kom mluvig? Mluvim o tetiece. (0 tetiece is in the loc. case) 0 'dem se jednalo? Jednalo se o ritzOch bodech. (o ritznjrch bodech is in the loc. case) 7. INSTRUMENTAL— sedm , pad — expresses the means, way, manner, instrument, or casual condition. It answers the questions (s) ky'm? with whom?, Is) _elm? with what?

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Class of 1965 Your classmates are eager to see you at the 30-year reunion and picnic. For details, call: John Kosut: (713) 697-5531 David Barber (409) 566-5099

On Wednesday, July 19th, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas goes to Bossier City, Louisiana and the Isle of Capri Casino!

The purpose of this section will be to unite compatible care givers with those needing their services. The section will be defined in two categories: Care givers wanting to provide services for children or adults; and parents and adults looking to secure care services for their children, their parents, or themselves.

Those members seeking to post listings may do so at no cost. Please direct your listings or inquiries to _ the Vestnik, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503-0100.

$25 per person. Guests welcome!

Chartered bus leaves Lodge 84 at 2625 Floyd Street at 6:30 a.m.

Coffee, Cokes and Doughnuts provided by lodge.

Bus departs from Bossier City at 6:30 p.m.

If you would like to go, please send your payment, along with name, address, number of people going, and telephone number by June 28th to SPJST Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd, Dallas, Texas 75204. Pre-paid, first come, first serve, 47-person capacity.

For more information, call Wanda or Cheri Petr at (214) 352-4397. iL

Assignment

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

Translate the following proverbs: 1. Obecenstvo je easto a2 detinske: tleska chvilkovemu ohnostroji, a kahlodenniho velkolepeho vjrchodu slunce si ani nevgimne.

2. Nejkrasnej gf jitro nevrati dne piedegleho. Co uplynuky, se nikdy \Tic nevrati.

3. Jen slzy radosti jsou uptimne_ Discuss these proverbs with your parents.

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Please note that it costs nothing for your lodge to post events on the calendar page.

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There exists in today's society, the need for dependable child care and adult care services.

In an effort to link suitable parties, a regular Child Care and Adult Care classified section will soon be appearing in the Vestnik.

Ex.: eim . lel do Ameriky? Letel letadlem. (letadlem is in the instr. case). S Ic rm jsi letel? Leal jsem se sestrou Aneu. (se sestrou Aneu here defines the "manner" in which the flight was made).

Cim si psal? Pi gu ttdlcou. Cistim §aty kartaUm. Jel jsem vlakem.

Pomahame pfikladem. Zemfel hladem. Stal se lekafem. Dim byl zni 6 . en bombou. Zde to voni Jdete tuto cestou. Zvolili ho pfedsedou.

All of the above endings are in the instrumental case.

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Klub Kontinental Rudy and Henrietta Klecka invite you to discover and enjoy this year's annual Czech Republic

Moravian Wine Tasting Tour Prague; Krakow, Poland; Vienna, Austria; Budapest, Hungary

September 21 October 5, 1995 15 days Includes: First -class hotels, two meals daily, private first-class motorcoach, city sightseeing, free time to look up roots!

"We know the Czech Republic and the Czech Republic knows us."

27 years of experience.

Tour escorted by Rudy Klecka. For more details, contact: Rudy and Henrietta Klecka, P.O. Box 28, East Bernard, Texas 77435 Call toll free: 1(800) 854-6642 After 6 p.m., call: (409) 335-4471

Wednesday, June 21, 1995---VESTNIK/19 on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.) ***

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LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Friday, June 23—Malone Cooperative Meeting and Supper Saturday June 24—Makovy Family Reunion June une 25—Soukup Family Reunion Thursday, June 29—McLennan County Crop Tour Friday, June 30—Social and Game Night Saturday July 1—Wedding July uly 2—Lodge 6 Meeting at 1 p.m.

Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139.

For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

(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.)

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LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE

(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.) ***

Sunday, June 25—Family Day; registration begins at 3 p.m.; meal at 5 p.m. Members asked to bring a covered dish salad, vegetable or dessert.

50-year members will be honored.

Wednesday, July 19—Regular meeting at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX (Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.)

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

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON

(Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 593-0090.)

Saturday, June 24—Chalkbluff of Waco Tuesday, June 26—Choral Group meets at 7:30

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

*** LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, June 25—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Plus Two ; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, July 9—Battle Dance ($6 per person); Music by Donnie Wavra and Fritz Hodde and The Fabulous Six Plus Two; 3-8 p.m.

Sunday, July 16—The New Edition; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, July 22—King of Swing; 8:30-12:30 ($5 per person) Sunday, July 23—Leroy Rybak's Swinging Orchestra; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, July 30—Tony Janak; 3-7 p.m.) $5 per person Sunday, August 13—Three Band Polka Fest ($7 per person); Music by the Vrazels, Fritz Hodde and Leo Majek; 2-8 p.m.

(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 Monday, July 11—Monthly Lodge Meeting at 7:30 -3.m. (Dinner social at 7 p.m.--Bring a covered cish food item) 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 Saturday, June 24—Wedding Saturday, July 1—Ellis County Health Fair Saturday. July 8—Rental Sunday, Jul y 9—Shower Thursday, July 13—Lodge Meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 15—Wedding Saturday, July 29—Rental Saturday, August 5—Wedding Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m.

For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Ernest Haskovec at (214) 875-2789, Vice President Charlie Patak at (214) 875-5385, or the hall at (214) 875-8381 and leave a message. ***

LitiUrday, July 1—Jerry and Helen Haisler's Silver Wedding Anniversary; Music by Vrazel Polka Band Sunday, July 2—Lodge and Youth Club Meetings at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 5—Audit of all books at 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 8—Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, July 15—Fritz Hodde & Fabulous Six Saturday, July 22—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, July 29—King of Swing (Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. and admission is $5; Battle dance admission is $6. For information about hall bookings, please call - Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, weekdays or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

*** LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Saturday, July 8—Franke Family Reunion Saturday, July 22—Private Wedding Game socials are every 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.

*** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Sunday, June 25—Party honoring 50-year members at 3 p.m.

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 SSaturday, June 24—Private Wedding Friday, June 30—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 1—Moments Notice Friday, July 7—Cherokee Rose Saturday, July 8—Cherokee Rose

Monday, June 26—American Legion Installation of Officers, 7 p.m.

Saturday, July 1—SUPERGAMES at 7 p.m.

Monthly meeting at 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 9—Spiegelhauer Reunion Sunday, July 23—Moon Reunion Monday, July 24—American Legion, 7p.m.

Sunday, July 30—Holland Baseball Association Banquet Saturday, Aug. 5--SUPERGAMES at 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 6—Monthly Meeting at 2 p.m.

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) *** 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.) *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Wednesday, June 28—Teen Club Spaghetti Dinner and Game Night; 6p.m.

Saturday, July 1—Free Dance; Music by the "Flying Klobase," Drawing for prizes Saturday, July 15-39th Annual Princess Ball sponored by the Teen Club; Music by the Sulak Band; 8:30 p.m.; Crowning of 1995 Lodge Royalty at 10:30 p.m.

Monday, July 17—Lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 19—Bus Trip to "Isle of Capri," Bossier City, Louisiana; Leaving at 6:30 a.m.

For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

*** LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 24—Jack Melick: "Piano Man"; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, July 1—Buddy Kirk Band with Aubrey Tucker; Dress Code; Big BAnd Sound; $9 per person Friday, July 7—Nick Navarro; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, July 8—Vrazels; Polka and Variety Music; $6 per person Saturday, July 15—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom and Variety Music; $6 per person Saturday, July 22—Central Texas Sounds; Polka and Variety Music; $5 per person Saturday, July 29—Bobby Lane from Nebraska; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 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 (The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 642-1361. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Game nights are on the first and third Tuesdays of each month from 7 to 10 p.m. Ladies Circle meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.) ***

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE (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

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, June 24—Martha White (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. For reservations, call (713) 487-3297.)

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LODGE NO. 175, ROSENBERG Tuesday, June 27—Quarterly Meeting at the George Memorial Library in Richmond; 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, June 24—Mark Richey Saturday, July 1 Closed Saturday, July 8—Backroads Saturday, July 15—To Be Announced Saturday, July 22—Brian Gowan and Unbridled Saturday, July 29—Mark Richey (Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday , of each month; social at 6:30 p.m.; Youth Club meeting at 6:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting at 7 p.m.; Business meeting at 7:30 p.m.) ***

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, June 24—Rodeo Cool Saturday, July 1—Southern Fury Saturday, July 8—Road House Band Saturday, July 15—Cross Fire Saturday, July 22—Trotter and Anderson Saturday, July 29—Mt. 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. 182, FALLS COUNTY Sunday, June 25—Meeting at Lott Volunteer Fire Department at 2 p.m. We will caravan to the SPJST Museum in i Temple for a tour and picnic lunch.

Sunday, July 23—Meeting at the Lott Volunteer Fire Department at 4 p.m. (Youth meeting, at 3 p.m.) Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky will deliver a presentation on the importance of maintaining an active fraternal program and the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program.

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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. 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). *x* LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, June 23—Frontier Saturday, June 24—Lonesome Dove

Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

(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.)

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LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

(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.)

Sunday, July 9—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, August 13—Lodge Meeeting at 2 p.m.

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

(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.)

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

(Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m.

Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. or as specified otherwise. ***

(Private party room available. For more information, call Albert at 255-8157.)

*** LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, June 21—Cloggers Friday, June 23—Polka Club Saturday, June 24—Private Party Monday, June 26—Square Dance Practice Wednesday, June 28—Cloggers —SPJST-

SPJST Proudly Presents Our April - May 1995

Consistency Club The Consistency Club recognizes those SPJST Sales secutive months. The number of consecutive Representatives who have written a minimum of appearances in the Consistency Club will appear two applications each month for two or more con- after the names.

'iLodge 29, Taylor

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HENRY BREITKREUTZ, SR.

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10,10.1.

DISTRICT THREE Lodge 35, Ennis

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. (4)

DEANN BECKENDORF (2)

DISTRICT TWO

DISTRICT TWO

Lodge 80, Holland

Lodge 182, Falls County

MARTHA DURHAM

MARTHA BROZ (3)

DISTRICT THREE

DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Lodge 160, San Angelo

SUSAN HOELSCHER

MONTA FOSTER (3)

DISTRICT SIX

ISTRICT SEVEN

DISTRICT SEVEN

Lodge 30, Taiton

Lodge 31, Yoakum

Lodge 203, San Antonio North-Central

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BARRY KOCII

Wherever you live in Texas, you're never too far away for an SPJST sales representative to visit with you and explain the many insurance plans and financial products available to you and your family . . .

For more information, call your local SPJST sales representative or the Home Office at I (800) 727-7578 and we will put you in touch with a representative in your area.

SPJST Insura:ice and a Lot More SPJST Home Office * P.O. Box 100 *

emple, Texas 76503-0100