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Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 August 23, 1995 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 83 NUMBER 32

State contests showcase young talent Kin C.. and ueen Brandi rei n over 1995-1996 SP ST Ro alt Court Every year the SPJST State Royalty Competition and State Youth Achievement Day seems to get better.

This year was no exception. A record number of more than 400 supporters turned out for the State Royalty Competition and Beseda dance performances on Saturday, August 5, at Lodge 24, Cyclone. The next day, a capacity crowd turned out at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple for the Youth Achievement Day performances and project judging. have never been more impressed with our young people. They did a wonderful job," says SPJST State Youth Leader Joni Lange. "Everybody associated with the program—from the DYCs and youth leaders—to the parents and well-wishers who came out to show their support deserves credit for making this year's competition a very uplifting experience." Results and photos of all contests appear on pages 18 - 20 of this week's Vestnik.

The coronation of the 1995-1996 SPJST State King and Queen topped Saturday's activities. C.J. Novak, 15, of Lodge 84, Dallas and Brandi Dum, 16, of Lodge 97, Placedo, were crowned king and queen.

Proudly representing Lodge 84, Dallas and District Three is 1995 1996 SPJST State King C.J. Novak. Representing Lodge 97, Placedo and District Six is State Queen Brandi Dum. Over the next 12 months, C.J• and Brandi will represent the SPJST at various public appearances throughout the state of Texas.

C.J., who attends Jesuit High School in Dallas, is the son of Jim and Lynda Novak. Brandi, who attends Industrial High School in Vanderbilt, is the daughter of Robert and Dianna Dum. The 1995- 1996 State Duke is Rusty Sims, 10, of Lodge 84, Dallas. He is the son of Gene and Vicki Sims. State

1995 Merit Point Scholarship

Houston junior receives merit point scholarship John Buri, 16, a member of the Lodge 142, Houston Youth Club and a junior attending Houston Memorial Senior High School is the recipient of the 1995 SPJST State Merit Scholarship. He is the son of Fred and JoAnn Buri of Houston. The $1,000 scholarship was awarded during Youth Achievement Day activities on Sunday, August 6 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.

Teens from each district with the most youth merit points over the last three years were eligible to compete for the scholarship. As part of the competition, each teen submitted a 1,000-word essay.

The winner was selected by a panel of judges using the following criteria: Neatness: 15 percent; Content: 50 percent; and Mechanics (grammar, spelling, sentence structure): 35 percent. District Merit Scholarship winners are pictured on page 14 of this week's Vestnik.

John's winning essay follows:

1995-1996 SPJST Royalty Court are winners in their own right, having been selected to represent their respective districts as kings and queens.

The following are excerpts from the winning royalty contest speeches delivered by C.J. Novak and Brandi Dum:

Crowning Achievement

THE FUTURE OF THE SPJST IN THE FAMILY Since its conception in 1897, the SPJST has been devoted to families all around Texas. For an organization like the SPJST to be in existence for nearly 100 years, it must show willingness to change without losing the basic principles that the founding fathers established.

More than a hundred years ago two Texans, I.J. Gallia and J.R. Kubena, traveled to St. Paul, Minnesota to attend the C.S.P.S (Cesko-Slovanska Podporujici Spolecnost) Convention. There, the idea of a separate fraternal society in Texas emerged. It would be a family oriented organization working to unite and support other families whose loved ones had died. On July 1, 1897 in La Grange, Texas, this idea became a reality.

The basic principle of "families helping families" has gone unchanged

For the youth of today to remain an investment in the future of the SPJST, we need to he trained. We want to continue the legacy you have set for us—but we can't without a proper education from experienced leaders and members."

C.J. Novak

Duchess is Kristine Dum, 11, of Lodge 97, Placedo and also the daughter of Robert and Dianna Dum. The king and queen were selected on the basis of a three-minute speech during which they were scored on the speech content, their delivery and overall poise.

All of the individuals who comprise the

Day by day, time is slowly but surely running out. When I am older and have children of my own, I want to look at my life and be happy and proud of my achievements. It all begins with goals and if I go step by step and learn from my mistakes, I will go far. I know I will look back and be so grateful to my parents, other family members, God and the SPJST for pushing me and never giving up on me. They have instilled in me that I am an investment in the future and I will make something of my life.

-Brandi Dum SPJST-

throughout the SPJST's existence. It has lished to "...provide for the payment of provided the Society with the strong life, sick, accident or other benefits to its "backbone" needed for survival. A little members." These were benefits that more than 100 years before the SPJST's families were unable to receive anywhere creation, our else. Further, the nation's forefathers organization was gathered in organize "...to keep Philadelphia, alive the cherished Pennsylvania, to traditions, customs write the United and language of our States Constitution. forefathers." This, The document was too, is stated in the based on the idea SPJST preamble. that each man has Throughout the the right to "Life, years, families have Liberty and the seen the SPJST Persuit of grow from a small, Happiness." It's a limited insurance philosophy that has group to a huge, fraguided our nation ternal insurance netfor more than 200 work ready to serve years. Just as the the family with U.S. Constitution lodges across Texas. provides our nation Today, the SPJST with a strong course John Buri receives congratulations offers a long list of of direction, the from Supreme Lodge President benefits designed to founding objectives Howard Leshikar. assist members of our Society prothroughout the vide us with a purpose and course of course of their life. direction.

At the top of the list is life insurance.

As stated in the preamble of our The SPJST offers a range of excellent SPJST By-Laws, the SPJST was estab(Continued on page 3)

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 23, 1995

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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DISTRICT V - MILDRED HOLEMAN, CHMN., 1006 CHANTILLY LN., HOUSTON, TX 77018 (713) 683-0018 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, VICE CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279 DISTRICT VII - DOMINIC F. NETEK, SR., 3907 SKYLARK, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78210 - (512) 532-3916 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, V. CHMN., 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 8224226 DISTRICT II - ARLEEN MAYEUX, 5314 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, TEMPLE, TX 76502 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - AL KERCHO, 2444 STONEGATE DR. NORTH, BEDFORD, TX 76021 - (817) 282-5065 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, 6006 FM HWY. 765. SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 - (915) 6539890 DISTRICT V - ALVIN J. SEFCIK, 1409 AUSTIN, LaMARQUE, TX 77568 - (409) 935-3919 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, CHMN., 911 E. GONZALES, YOAKUM, TX 77995 - (512) 7415471(H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - LADIS NAVRATIL, 1 E. YOUNG, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (817) 773-4644 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, V. CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - HELEN HEGWOOD, SECTY., 6702 LINDY ANN LN., HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-0489 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (512)393-7257

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STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

WILLIE E. KOHUTEK DISTRICT II

JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575

Home Phone: (817) 593-4115 Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts, TX 76518

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Getting Young Adults Involved Certainly, many of our lodges are Congratulations to everyone who was doing a good job of promoting fraternal a part of this year's SPJST State Royalty activities and letting the public know and Youth Achievement Day contests. It's about them. They are truly fraternal and cooperative efforts like this that truly are constantly striving to do better. Still, reflect the great potential of our fraternal as Brother Morris observes, additional Society. Meet some of the SPJST's rising emphasis is needed on attracting younger stars beginning on page 18 of this issue. adults into the ranks of active memberWhile we're on the subject of State ship ... It's something to think about.

Royalty and YAD, I'd like to call a bit of What are your thoughts on this matextra attention to one of the adult volun- ter? If your lodge is actively courting the teers who, once again, helped with this participation of its younger members or if year's production. you have some ideas He's Brother Michael on the subject, please Morris and he's spelet us know By opencial for a couple of ing the SPJST to areasons. First, he did wider range of mema wonderful job as bers, our options for emcee for this year's growth-fraternal, as Royalty Contest and well as financialhelping the young also increase. Let's people feel comforthear from you . able in front of the *** crowd. Second, he's Czech Passenger special because at Lists Available age 24, he represents We received a letter a segment of our last week from membership-the genealogist Leo Baca age 20 to 40 crowdthat the never before that isn't always published, Czech Immigration Passenger well-represented in terms of active particLists, Volume VI is now available. ipation in Society activities.

After years of painstaking research, I had lunch with Michael last week over 35,000 Czech immigrants who and we talked about what keeps him arrived in New York between 1881 and involved and some ideas for getting other 1886 and in Galveston between 1880 and young adults involved in the SPJST pro1886 were identified. This was done by gram. Michael, as many of you know, is reviewing and abstracting over 60 rolls the son of past SPJST Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris and the late of National Archives microfilm. In the Dorothy (Liska) Morris. As you might case of Galveston where no National well imagine, he received considerable Archives records exist for this time periexposure to the SPJST system as he was od, contemporary newspaper accounts were used as sources. This book growing up. As a youth club member, he served as SPJST State King and was includes an alphabetical listing of these named "Mr. SPJST" at the 1992 SPJST Czech immigrants giving their names, age, place of origin, date of arrival, name State Convention in Victoria.

"Still, when it comes right down to it, of ship, and destination. There is also a I'm not that different from a lot of other discussion on sources of immigrant ship members," explains Michael. "There data and pictures.

Copies of this book are available for have been a lot of young people come $19.95 postpaid from: through the program who were just as Leo Baca active as me."

1707 Woodcreek "All of a sudden, though, they turned Richardson, Texas 75082 17 or 18 and you never hear from them *** again," he observes.

"It's like we lose them once they Congratulations, Melanie become adults. Too often, there's no tranCongratulations to Sister Melanie sition between the youth club and the Zavodny, 22, Communications Assistant mother lodge." at the SPJST Home Office, on being So why is Michael still so active? "It's selected first runner up in the Ninth no secret," he says, "I'm active because Annual Miss Czech-Slovak U.S.A. somebody asked me to get involved. Queen Pageant held August 5 - 6 1995 in When they asked me, I said, 'yes.'"

Wilber, Nebraska. In conjunction with "When you ask somebody to get the honor, Melanie also received a involved and then give them something $1,000 academic scholarship. The 1995 to do, they feel needed," he said. "They pageant was held as a part of the 34th then have a reason to participate."

Annual Nebraska Czech Festival.

Getting our young adults involved is Melanie, who is the daughter of an area that deserves some real considera- Milton and Martha Zavodny, is a past tion. According to SPJST Insurance SPJST District Two Queen. She was Department statistics, 59 percent of the also first runner-up Miss SPJST at the insurance certificates now in force are 1992 SPJST State Convention in issued to members 40 or younger Victoria. One of her goals, Melanie says, "A lot of those people, I'm guessing, is to take the steps to begin a statewide just don't feel like their local lodge has a Miss Texas Czech pageant. "I believe place for them," Michael says. "I got that young people today should know involved because somebody took the about their colorful heritage and be proud time to physically pick up the telephone of it," she says. and give me a call."

-SPJSTBridging the Generation Gap

"When you ask somebody to get involved and then give them something to do, they feel needed."

Wednesday, August 23, 1995—VESTNIK/3

Merit Scholarship (Continued from page one) insurance plans to cover children, enabling them to become members. As the children grow, they qualify to join the youth club, enabling them to attend summer camp, where they can interact with other children their age and learn many important "life lessons." Teenagers also have the chance to accept more responsibility by participating in the Leaders-InTraining retreat. This program teaches both communication and leadership skills that can apply in both their school work as well as in the SPJST. Young people can also compete in Youth Achievement Day (YAD). YADs on the district and state level provide young members with competition that showcases their skills and talents.

For those young people who plan to continue their higher education, the SPJST offers scholarships to help them get off on the right foot.

The teaching of leadership skills does not stop with teenagers. Many learning seminars are also offered for ad Ilts.

These skills can be utilized by the local lodge in planning social activities for the family and promoting fraternalism.

When a member decides to marry and start a family, the SPJST is there to help with home mortgages and insurance for children. Adult members may also choose to enhance their security by purchasing an SPJST annuity. As one moves from active to elderly member, S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes become an option for those who desire the companionship and care that the retirement centers provide.

As you can see, the SPJST can affect every stage of development in the growth and life of a member and a family.

As time marches on, the SPJST's programs and plans must not become antiquated. They should change with the

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times. We must be willing to try new things and update old "family oriented" programs. During his 1992 presidential campaign, George Bush stressed the issue of family values. He often pointed out that values of today's families have deteriorated and that society puts little emphasis on a "wholesome" family.

The SPJST must never separate itself from or belittle the family. It must promote and focus its goals and objectives on strengthening the family. It also must never forget that without the family, the organization would surely die.

The SPJST today is large but it must be willing to reach families throughout Texas. The SPJST's charter enables it to enroll members throughout the entire state of Texas and not just in certain areas. New growth could be achieved through new and aggressive advertising campaigns that appeal to young families thinking of starting a family as well as older couples with retirement in mind.

These campaigns would encourage growth and allow families to receive coverage and benefits in a fraternal organization that they might not encounter otherwise.

The SPJST must also strive to keep its young adults involved and encourage them to involve their families in the SPJST. The youth of today lack young, smart, and energetic role models to keep them on the right path. Keeping the young adults in the youth program must become one of the primary goals in this fraternal organization. By developing programs and incentives that are attractive to young adults, the SPJST can develop and retain valuable leaders, role models, and active members.

The task of bringing the SPJST into the 21st Century will be tough and challenging but with healthy, young, and innovative minds that are eager to work for the benefit of the SPJST then we should have an SPJST prepared for tomorrow and beyond.

—SPJST-

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INTEREST RATES

ANNUITY I

MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

SPJST

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-9:3)

5.75% Annualized

Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

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

6.50% Annualized Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.15% Annualized Effective 8-1-95 through 9-30-95

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 for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years 8.75%

From the Supreme Lodge The Minutes of the July 11, 12 and 13, 1995 Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office in Temple, Texas The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board Pokladnik at 8:25 a.m., with all members of the Supreme Lodge present.

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 welcomed Editor Vanicek to the meeting.

AUDITS - Chairman Pokladnik made the following audit assignments: BANK - President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Kohutek, Chairman Pokladnik, and employee, Daryl Entrop.

LEDGER - Director Broz and Director Hanus.

VOUCHER - Director Vanek, Director Vavra, and Director Bayer. The Board asked Financial Secretary Mikulas to remain at the Home Office to help the auditors.

MINUTES - Consideration was given to the Minutes of the Regular Supreme Lodge meeting held May 9 and 10, 1995. The minutes were considered page by page. On page 72, of the minutes, Director Vanek stated that Elaine Berkovsky retired after twenty-five years instead of twenty years.

The minutes were unanimously approved on motion by Director Hanus, seconded by Director Bayer. Motion carried unanimously.

Motion by President Leshikar, seconded by Director Vanek, to keep a separate set of minutes consisting of the executive session only. It will be the Secretary-Treasurer's primary responsibility fOr the security of these minutes. Two officers are required to be present and sign an entry log any time the minutes are retrieved for viewing. Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Director Bayer, that a Resolution of Respect be adopted and published in the Vestnik with the original being sent to the family of Henry Vitek. Motion carried Unanimously.

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the Supreme Lodge and the SPJST membership was saddened to learn of the death of Henry E. Vitek, past Director of the SPJST; and, WHEREAS, Brother Vitek left surviving him to mourn his departure, his wife, Angeline, his daughters, Laura Bohac and husband Alvin, June Kubala and husband Sam, grandchildren, a host of relatives, friends and, neighbors, all of whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, mourn his departure; and, WHEREAS, the members of the Supreme. Lodge SPJST desire to record their sorrow at the death on May 12, 1995, of Brother Vitek, who had worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society and served as Director of District II from 1961 until 1984.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the SPJST meeting as a body in session on July 11, 1995, hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, who was respected by his associates and loved by his family and friends.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as an expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication; and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge SPJST.

FOR THE SUPREME LODGE SPJST. Howard B. Leshikar, President L,anita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

4/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 23, 1995 OLD BUSINESS FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES - President Leshikar reported on a comparison on the fraternal activities by the lodges from 1988 to 1994. The total number of SPJST lodges has decreased, but the reported number of activities, meetings, events, hours and expenses has increased. This increase is due to reporting more activities by the local lodges.

Recess was taken from 8:55 a.m. until 1:15 p.m. so that the audit of the books could be completed.

NEW INSURANCE PRODUCT - Vice President Mikeska reported on a new insurance product tentatively named SPJST Senior Life. This product is intended to meet the needs of members over age 50. He discussed marketing the product and assisting sales representatives by doing mail outs of literature possibly by lodge to members in the age category. Sales generated through mailouts would be assigned to sales representatives to deliver certificates and complete sale process. After much discussion, action was postponed on the product until later in the meeting.

The meeting recessed at 6:40 p.m. until 8:15 a.m..

Chairman Pokladnik welcomed Editor Vanicek to this session of the meeting.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR'S REPORT - State Youth Director Lange's report was reviewed and discussed. Director Vanek moved to follow through with the SPJST dance program as presented in State Youth Director Lange's report. Motion seconded

by Director Bayer and motion carried unanimously.

President Leshikar made a motion to reconsider the scholarship program. The youth department was requesting an additional 25% scholarships for active youth club members. This is in addition to scholarships that the youth club members now receive.

Motion failed for lack of a second.

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITY COORDINATOR - The State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Klinkovsky's report was reviewed and discussed.

LAM COMMITTEE - The LAM Committee will meet on July 21, 1995, at 1:00 p.m. with museum consultant, Adah Leah Wolf, visiting with them.

100TH ANNIVERSARY - The results of the officers' meeting was presented with a reminder that no decisions have been made, just some suggestions for the Board to consider. The recommendations of the officers were to have the celebration from Saturday noon until Sunday noon with some ideas being a quilt display, a good Czech Chorus Group, and two bands that would meet the needs of several different age groups. The function would be for members and members' family only. It was suggested the choral group sing only songs that people know. Some other ideas suggested were: have more than one souvenir available, Czech costumes parade by children, have the SPJST Dance Club perform, a local symphony perform, a well-known band perform, and door prizes. It was recommended that President Leshikar contact a well known performer to see what he/she would charge for one performance.

DISTRICT YOUTH FUND AUDIT - President Leshikar reported on the results of the annual audit from the district youth funds. The audits had been completed at different times and it was not known whether camp funds or youth allocation funds had been included in these figures. By common consent, it was agreed for President Leshikar to provide the Supreme Lodge with the balances of each District Youth Club as of October 15, 1995 and the cost of each district camp.

Director Broz moved, seconded by President Leshikar, to accept the Finance Committee's recommendation to increase the Youth Department's annual allocation for 1996 to $54,000.00. Motion carried unanimously.

Editor Vanicek reported the new member service directory will be ready at the end of July. He also reported that he has been working with the officers on the new membership drive, prescription services from Scott and White, and the SPJST brochure.

Recess was taken from 3:25 p.m. until 3:45 p.m..

REPORT ON SALES - Vice President Mikeska reported that during the first six months of 1995 there was $12,807,394 more insurance written which was a total of 168 applications over 1994. During 1995, $20,819,667 of insurance has been issued which is $9,531;494 more than the first six months of 1994. The unearned premiums for the first six months of 1995 is $100,465.10 more than it was during 1994.

Chairman Pokladnik complimented Vice President Mikeska and his sales representatives on the increase in sales during 1995.

STATE FIELD MANAGER'S REPORT - State Field Manager McBride's report indicated that there have been eighteen new sales representatives trained during the last quarter. He further reported that he would like to congratulate Field Representatives Helen Hegwood and Jim Weist for their districts going over their internal quota for the first six months.

Vice President Mikeska reported that the Society is short of resource people to work with lodges that are in the planning stages. Director Vanek moved, seconded by President Leshikar, for all the officers to meet and develop recommendations and guidelines for a resource person and present their findings at the next Board meeting.

This was approved by common consent.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Vice President Mikeska reported the field representatives have been meeting with lodges and representatives to stress the membership drive; also, he reported that we are beginning to mail stuffers to the members.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS - Vice President Mikeska reported that Rollins, Hudig, and Hall declined our application for an Errors and Omissions policy. The reason given for the denial is due to our sales representatives not being licensed. It was recommended that SPJST officers keep trying to help find a provider to write E and 0 coverage.

MOD TERM - The ModTerm insurance has been marketed for six months. Actuary John Agee will review this product on its profitability and the results will be available at the next Board meeting.

EDP COMMI 1 1 EE - Vice President Mikeska reported that he is searching for some sales illustrative software that would be available to assist our sales representatives who have a personal computer. So far, he has not found reasonable priced software that covers SPJST needs.

SPJST PAYROLL DEDUCTION PROGRAM - The payroll deduction program will be for employers to make a deduction from an employee's salary and submit the funds to SPJST to pay for the insured premiums. This will be done strictly on volunteer basis for the employees. A sales representative will contact the employer to see if the employer is willing to do this. Director Vanek made a motion to approve the payroll deductions, subject to further refinement and review by the Legal Department, seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

SPJST BROCHURE - The brochure is being worked on by President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, and Editor Vanicek. It is not in its final stages as of yet. The brochure is to be easily mailable and further reporting will be done when it becomes available.

LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported the local lodge officer rosters have not been received from the following lodges: 114, 149, 162, and 167.

It was decided that the directors will contact each of these lodges to see if they can help in completing a list of the lodge officers for the Home Office.

IRS Forms and 990 and 990-T forms have been received from the following lodges: 9, 13, 15, 18, 25, 28, 33, 40, 48, 54, 66, 74, 79, 80, 81, 84, 88, 92, 112, 130, 142, 155, 161, 172, 180, 183, 186, 187, and 191.

It was decided that in 1996 the Home Office would mail a copy of the 990 and 990-T to the local lodges stating the form needs to be completed and mailed to the IRS and a copy of the completed form sent to the Home Office. Director Broz made a motion to mail a third letter to all of the lodges that have not submitted their 990 and 990-T's stating that if we do not receive a response within ten days from date of letter, the Attorney will be mailing another letter to the lodges. Motion seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas and motion carried unanimously.

The Board went into executive session to discuss a local lodge matter.

Recess was taken at 9:58 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. to have the pictures for the calendar made.

VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the total Vestnik subscribers now stand at 9,359. There are 71 non-members who have paid their subscription prior to July 1, 1995. The total cost per week for postage is $1,461 and the cost for printing the Vestnik amounts to approximately $1,059.

INDEPENDENT AUDIT - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the independent audit for 1994, completed by James, Reithmeyer, Boyd, Therrell, and PC, was forwarded to each officer and director. The total cost for the audit amounted to $12, 500.00.

QUARTERLY STATEMENT - Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the quarterly statement that was submitted to the Texas Insurance Department for March 31, 1995.

The quarterly statement was reviewed page by page with information being given as to how the different figures were attained. A comparison was given between the amounts for the first three months of 1994 and the first three months of 1995. Ample time was given for questions to be answered concerning the quarterly statement. The quarterly statement revealed that our financial posture remains safe and secure. The statement was ratified by common consent.

DIRECT BILL - There is 109 lodges on direct bill consisting of 51,023 certificates.

Those lodges that have not converted to direct bill and remain on group bill are: Lodge 6 - West Lodge 41- Port Lavaca Lodge 154 - Fort Worth Lodge 9 - Snook Lodge 82 - Ennis Lodge 157 - Lubbock Lodge 16 - Bila Hora Lodge 101 - Gainesville Lodge 162 - Iowa Colony Lodge 20 - Granger Lodge 110 - Kaufman Lodge 174 - Rockdale BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas compared the 1995 budget to the actual amount that had been spent so far for the first six months of the year. It was requested for Financial Secretary Mikulas to provide every Board member with a listing of the expenses of the lodge officers' workshop and the awards banquet. It was also requested for President Leshikar to provide each director with a copy of the awards banquet video.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported Lodge 29's audit had been completed and the books have been returned but no response has been received from the Lodge.

Meeting recessed 11:25 a.m. until 1:15 p.m..

Wednesday, August 23, 1995-VESTNIK/5 NEW LOANS, LITIGATION AND TAX SUITS - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on the loan applications that are in process. He, also reported on litigation and taxes, threatened tax suits, and foreclosure on mortgage loans.

AD VALOREM TAXES - Legal Advisor Kacir reported that he had visited with the attorneys of the Domestics and they support the concept of legislation exempting fraternals from ad valorem taxes. It was their opinion that the matter of timing would be crucial.

LEGISLATION - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on House Bill 3104 that would exempt charitable gift annuities from any regulations. There was much discussion about this particular bill. The Board members requested that Legal Advisor Kacir provide a short summary on the copies of legislation that he mails to them.

Legal Advisor Kacir thanked the Board for allowing him to attend the Association of Fraternal Benefits Counsel which was held in Florida and he reported on some of the topics that were discussed at that meeting.

Recess was taken from 2:35 p.m. until 2:50 p.m.

NEW BUSINESS CZECH LANGUAGE ALLOCATION - President Leshikar reported that if the directors knew of any schools in their district that are not teaching the Czech language, he would appreciate it if the director contacted the schools. If they did not want to, the President's Department could contact the schools. It was also decided that a notice would be put in the Vestnik concerning the Czech language allocations.

1996 LOCAL LODGE OFFICERS' WORKSHOP AND AWARDS BANQUET - By common consent it was decided the last Saturday in February 1996, would be the date of the awards banquet and local lodge officers' workshop.

President Leshikar moved to grant Editor Vanicek's request to attend the National Fraternal Congress Association meeting in Washington D.C. this year. Seconded by Director Hanus. All those in favor were: President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Kohutek, Director Pokladnik, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Vavra. Motion carried.

A.M. BEST - President Leshikar presented information that A.M. Best wants the officers of the Home Office to come to their office to present information to them. He further stated that on occasions an A.M. Best representative would come to an insurance company's home office. Director Hanus moved to pay the air fare and expenses for an A.M. Best representative to come to the SPJST Home Office. Seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

SPJST 1996 CALENDAR - Three bids for the SPJST Calendar were opened. Vice President Mikeska moved to accept the low bid from Print Master, subject to clarification that it meets our specification and requirements with the officers being authorized to accept the bid. Seconded by Director Vavra. Motion carried unanimously.

NEW PRODUCT - Vice President Mikeska read a letter from Actuary John Agee, explaining in further detail the Senior Life product. Discussion followed. Director Broz moved to proceed with the Senior Life product and to have it implemented.

Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS - Vice President Mikeska reported that it is customary for the Society of the President of Texas Fraternal Congress to bear a portion of the cost of the reception. The TFC and FIC pay part of the cost. Director Kohutek moved that any expenses for the reception be paid by and FIC with SPJST paying the difference. Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Director Kohutek. Motion carried unanimously.

Director Kohutek moved to authorize Kathy Fritz, State Field Manager Gene McBride, Field Representative Helen Hegwood, Field Representative Jim Weist, Field Representative Jerry Kucera, Field Representative Keith Gatewood, State Youth Director Lange, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Klinkovsky, and Editor Vanicek to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress in Austin. Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

Vice President Mikeska stated he was contacted by Evelyn Mikeska who serves as President of the Gulf Coast FIC Chapter with a request to authorize her attending the TI-C meeting. Director Vanek moved to grant Evelyn Mikeska the authorization, seconded by President Leshikar. Voting in favor were: President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Pokladnik, Director Broz, and Director Hanus. Voting against were: Director Kohutek, Director Vavra, and Director Bayer.

lost reserves at $26,000. Motion carried unanimously.

INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported that the current interest rate for Universal Life is 7.15 percent. Director Hanus moved to continue the Universal Life interest rate at 7.15 percent to September 30, 1995.

Motion seconded by Director Broz. Motion carried unanimously.

ANNUITIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to leave the Annuity I rates at 5.75 percent, Annuity II rates at 6.5 percent, and the Immediate Annuity at 6.5 percent.

These rates will stay in effect until September 30, 1995. Motion seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir. Motion carried unanimously.

INVESTMENTS - A list of all the investments that have taken place from April 1, 1995, thru June 30, 1995, were reviewed. Director Broz moved to ratify the investments, seconded by Director Hanus. Motion carried unanimously.

INVESTMENT POLICY - The SPJST's investment policy was reviewed. On motion by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir, the investment policy was moved to stay as it is. Motion carried unanimously.

NFCA ANNUAL MEETING - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported that the National Fraternal Congress will be meeting September 21, 22, and 23 1995, in Washington D.C.. Director Vanek and Chairman Pokladnik were given authorization to attend the Congress. President Leshikar and Director Broz will be deciding on whether or not they will attend later.

DELINQUENT LODGES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that only Lodge 162 was delinquent for their May premium in the amount of $29.79.

BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the expenses for 1995, comparing them with the expenses during the first six months of 1994. Total expenses have increased approximately 15 percent on the same period and income has decreased by 1 percent. It was agreed by common consent to ratify the report.

LODGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - The lodges that met the Gold Incentive Program as of June 30, 1995, are Lodges 66, 88, and 97. The lodges that met the silver award are Lodges 29 and 80. The lodges that met the bronze award are Lodge 92 and 177. The lodges that met the honorable mention awards are Lodges 47, 84, 93, 139, 160, 183, 200, and 203. The lodges that met the first step award are Lodges 31, 35, 39, 63, 73, 79, 91, 142, 182, and 196.

The meeting recessed at 5:50 p.m. until 8:15 a.m..

The meeting reconvened at 8:20 a.m..

EQUIPMENT - Legal Advisor Kacir asked for ratification for the purchase of two file cabinets for $438.00. Motion by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, seconded by President Leshikar, to ratify the purchase of the two filing cabinets. Motion carried unanimously.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin requested clarification of the executive minutes. The executive minutes will be read during the following Board meeting. It will require Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, plus two Board members, remove the executive minutes from safe keeping. No copies of these minutes will be allowed except by subpoena.

DIRECTORS DISTRICT I - Director Vavra invited everyone to the Kolache Festival to be held the second Saturday in September in Caldwell. He also reported that the YAD for District I will be held at Dime Box. He read letters from two attendees of a recent LIT Camp.

The Board considered the contents of the letters which lead to a general discussion of whether existing rules adequately address the needs. The Board suggested the DYC's review the entire area of rules and procedures. It was agreed upon by common consent.

DISTRICT II - Director Kohutek reported that he had attended several 50- and 75year membership presentations and also age 96 Endowment presentations. He reported that there were about 200 entries at District II's YAD and he appreciated SecretaryTreasurer. Anglin and Editor Vanicek attending. Director Kohutek inquired about the recording of sick leave of the employees and the recording of all leave of employees who are out of the office are being kept.

Director Kohutek made a report of the securities held in NationsBank, at the custody account in Texas Commerce Bank and those securities in transit. He reported the audit showed all the securities to be in order and accounted for. Director Kohutek expressed his thanks to employee Daryl Entrop for his help during the audit.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE - Vice President Mikeska moved to authorize the Insurance Committee to meet before the end of 1995. Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

DISTRICT IV - Director Broz reported on the different lodge meetings that he had attended and he invited everyone to attend District IV's YAD. Director Broz inquired if it was legal for SPJST to begin licensing sales representatives since this may be a requirement in the future.

DELINQUENCIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on a list of mortgage loans that were delinquent more than three months. She made recommendations as to what action should be taken on each loan. Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Kohutek, to ratify the recommendations of Secretary-Treasurer Anglin. Motion carried unanimously.

DISTRICT V - Director Hanus reported on attending meetings at Lodges 172, 81, and 175. He reported on the results of the Ledger Audit Committee. The Committee found no problems with the ledger and everything was in order.

LOSS RESERVES - Possible loss reserves for the delinquent mortgage loans were reviewed. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved and Director Bayer seconded to set the

DISTRICT VI - Director Vanek reported that he had attended socials at Lodge 148 and Lodge 40. He stated that he appreciated the fine job Field Representative Jim Weist was doing in his area.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 23, 1995 DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer reported on attending Lodge 107's meeting where 50 year members, new members, and members who did fifty to a hundred fraternal acts were honored. He invited everyone to attend the SPJST family night on July 30 at the San Antonio Ball Park. He thanked Field Representative Weist for helping the sales representative meet their quota in five months.

DISTRICT III - Chairman Pokladnik reported on attending several different Lodge meetings. He thanked the Board for authorizing him to attend the upcoming NFCA and the TFC meeting. He reported that he believed that everything concerning the convention is under control and the Mariott will be the Headquarters for the SPJST convention.

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 29, Taylor Member Graduates from University of Texas

Recess was taken from 12:15 p.m. until 1:00 p.m..

AUDIT - The audit of the Vouchers was completed according to the By-Laws. The Audit Voucher Committee went through the vouchers and requested more details and explanations concerning receipts attached to some of the vouchers. The Voucher Audit Committee requested complete receipts to be attached to the vouchers in the future as it is difficult to audit vouchers without complete receipts. Director Vanek reported the committee was impressed with the receipts the Insurance Department attached to their vouchers. Director Kohutek made a motion that no cash advances be permitted on SPJST Company credit cards since most organizations accept credit cards. Director Hanus seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Byron Joseph Palla graduated from the University of Texas at Austin on May 20, 1995, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. He will attend

graduate school at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, beginning in the fall semester, where he hopes to obtain a doctoral degree in chemical engineering. He will have full tuition with a stipend covered by a research and teaching assistantship.

Over the course of his five years at U.T., Byron was honored by being named to the College of Engineering Dean's List almost every semester. He was also included in the National Dean's List,

Bell County Official Welcomes Attendees

Director Vanek reported the Voucher Audit Committee audited the mileage of the Society's eleven automobiles.

The next Supreme Lodge meeting was set for September 12 and 13 to begin at 8:30 a.m.. There being no further business, Chairman Pokladnik adjourned the meeting at 2:20 p.m..

Fraternally submitted: Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

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Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of July, 1995 Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Annuities Furniture & Office Equipment Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Double Indemnity Premium Refund Surrender Value Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

Reinsurance Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Rent Office Maintenance Vestnik Vestnik Postage Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC & FUTA Telephone

DEBITS $ 439,981.18 2,429.49

CREDITS $ 45, 903.07

200,309.97 6,365.92 1,203.88 247,969.04 370.13 62,000.77 14,464.00 1,000.00 50,372.34 77,676.46 2,345.48 11,929.53 1,750.00 2,178.80 3,513.50 21,831.64 510.00 5,563.47 1,929.75 2,842.72 9,550.97 262.70 3,065.24 875.89 5,006.03 70.00 6,000.00 6,022.67 395.91 5,000.00 1,515.80 1,301.07 87.94 78,814.55 3,362.10 2,002.51

Travel—Officers and Directors 904.09 1,067.77 Travel—State Field Manager/SFR 1,754.60 Research & Development 7,440.55 Youth Activities Office Rent 4,323.88 Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities 847.28 Mortgage Loan Expense 271.50 District Fraternal Activities Coordinators Convention 1,620.00 234.82 Outside Legal Service Expense Miscellaneous Mortgage Loan Income 49.72 Travel-State Youth Director 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 $1,302,455.36 Cash Balance 6-30-95 Credits Debits

$ 369,018.04 1,127,106.31+ 1,302,455.36-

Cash Balance 7-31-95

$ 193,668.99

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

1,122.52 2,535.61

Pictured, from left, are State Youth Director Joni Lange, Bell County Commtsioner John Thomas, Supreme Lodge Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Commissioner Thomas delivered a welcome on behalf of the City of Temple to attendees at the recent 1995 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). For State YAD contest results, please see pages 18-20.

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193,668.99 75,115,315.34 28,508,120.34 1,736,302.11 1,248,063.22 1,523,290.58 783,355.18 75,676.26 218,782.91

$109,402,574.93 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

6,000.00 115.00 166,954.36

3,411.68 2,255.60 337,846.05 9,829.93 5,021.15 199,938.02 303,875.62 3,919.49 6,267.50 83.09 34,097.32 $1,127,106.31

Wednesday, August 23, 1995—VESTNIK/7 Golden Key National Honor Society, and Alpha Lambda Delta Academic Fraternity. His final cumulative grade point average was 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.

Byron is very grateful to all of the sponsors that provided him with financial assistance through scholarships, including the Royal Neighbors of America, SPJST, the Austin/Travis County Livestock Show, and the U.T. College of Engineering.

Byron was employed throughout college at 3M Corporation through the cooperative education program in the College of Engineering. This program provides students with an opportunity to work on engineering tasks while still being a student, because a student alternates between work and school semesters for at least three work tours. Byron worked at the 3M research facility in Austin for four semesters, and he spent one semester at the corporate base for 3M in St. Paul, Minnesota. By working on a different task every tour, the co-op program provided Byron with a broad look at chemical engineering.

Byron was active in music programs in addition to engineering while in school. He was a member of the Texas Longhorn Band for three years and the Basketball Band for all five years. He was also active in Kappa Kappa Psi, the honorary service fraternity for college hands, during his junior and senior years.

Byron has also continued to play with his dad, Arthur Palla, in the Fabulous Six Plus Two, a local polka/waltz and country/western hand. He has played in this hand for eleven years now, although he will regretfully have to take a temporary leave from playing while completing school in Florida.

Byron is the son of Arthur and Martha Palla of Austin, all of whom are members of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. He graduated from Austin Lanier High School in 1990.

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38, Smithville to Host Dinner and Auction September 10 Lodge

Lodge 38, Smithville will hold a dinner and auction at the SPJST Hall in Kovar, Texas, on Sunday, September 10, 1995. The dinner will consist of fried chicken and stew with all the trimmings.

Plates will be $4.50 each and $2.50 for children under age 12. The dinner will begin at 12 p.m. and the auction at 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact August Hajdik at (210) 839-4346.

Submitted by, August Hajdik —SPJST-

40, El CampoHillje Reports on July Meeting Lodge

The regular monthly meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje was held on July 19, 1995.

President Vanek opened the meeting at 7:15 p.m. followed by the Pledge to the flag and a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members.

Minutes for the May and June meetings were read and approved.

Jim Wiest, State Field Representative, was our guest. He spoke on the new product to be introduced next month. He encouraged everyone to help recruit new members on the contest forms.

New members welcomed to the lodge were Cody Sulak and John Winzinried.

July refreshments were donated and served by Dora Lee Kopecky. Madeline Shimek will furnish refreshments for the August meeting.

The door prize was won by L.A. (Dutch) Kopecky.

The next meeting was scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 1995, at the El Campo-Hillje Hall.

Fraternally yours, Ardis Bacak, Secretary —S PJ

Treasurer Willie Mae Kuykendall presented the monthly financial report. It was accepted as read. The Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel began with the schedule of events for the lodge hall for the coming month. His report of expenses, income and balances in the Special Fund was accepted as read.

A moment of silence was observed for our departed sister, Angeline Vavrecka of Rosenberg. May she rest in peace.

Lodge 81 extends their sympathy to the Vavrecka family.

On the sick list we have the following

names: Jerry Blinka, Julius Matula, Gilbert Walzel, Willie Mae Kuykendall, and Selma Bednarek. Gilbert had a quadruple by-pass. He is doing OK. Willie Mae Kuykendall is all right after her recent gall bladder surgery. It was good to see both of you at the meeting.

Selma Bednarek is slowly recuperating after her knee surgery. Get-well wishes are sent to each of you. Leroy Bosak is now in the nursing home.

Louis Hanus was not able to attend our meeting. He had two other commitments for our meeting day. When you can

Lodge 81, Needville Honors Fraternalists at July Meeting

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Lodge 81, Needville Reports on July Meeting First of all, I want to start this article off to apologize for the June meeting's article being late in the Vestnik. It was partially my fault and partially the mail delivery service. I am sorry for the inconvenience this may have caused anyone.

On Sunday, July 16, 1995, Lodge 81, Needville met at the lodge hall in Needville with 46 members and guests present for the meeting. For our noon time meal, the lodge provided us with a delicious chicken fried steak dinner. The ladies brought a great assortment of vegetables, salads, and desserts to accompany the meat. Thanks, ladies, for always being so generous and thanks to President Macha for graciously picking up the steaks from Darwin's Restaurant.

Now that we were all miserable after the delicious meal, it was 1 p.m. and time to start our meeting with President Macha calling it to order. Sister Willie Mae Kuykendall led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present at the meeting. The minutes from the previous month were -read by Sister Mary Werner. They were approved as read.

Lodge 47, Seaton Members Celebrate Golden Anniversary

Pictured, above from left, front, are: Willie Mae Kuykendall, Edwin Susan, and Winnie Susan. These three members received letter openers for completing 50 acts of charitable service. Pictured in back are: Vice President Vincent Newman, Gilbert and Benita Walzel and Delores and Adolph Macha. These five members received pens in recognition of each completing more than 100 acts of charitable service.

Lodge 81 President Adolph Macha presents Lana Spacek of Rosenberg a certificate recognizing her as a recipient of a $500 1995 SPJST scholarship. Lana, who is the daughter of Robert and Ruby Spacek, plans to attend the University of Houston where she will major in elementary education.

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates August 26

SPJST Youth Club Officers' Workshop

August 26

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

September 2 - 3 Westfest in West, Texas September 9

Czech Heritage Day Celebration at Lodge 92, Fort Worth

September 9

Kolache Festival, Caldwell

September 10 Dinner and Auction at Lodge 38, Kovar Albert and Ruth Mikeska and children, Pat, A.J. and Lanell, Russ and Barb, and grandchildren, Kim and Kyle, Tracey and Michael, Kristy, Katie and John, hosted a Golden Wedding Anniversary reception dinner and dance at Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, August 19.

Albert and Ruth were married on September 8, 1945, by Rev. Michael Oreagan in Burlington, Texas.

Albert and Ruth are both members of Lodge 47, Seaton.

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September 17 District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor September 17

District Six Fall District Meeting at Lodge 30, Taiton

September 17 24th Czech Fest at Lodge 84, Dallas September 24

District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 88, Houston

September 30 Fall District Youth Counselor Meeting at Home Office October 21

Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Central Texas Sounds

October 22

Gulf Coast Czech Heritage Festival (Lodge 172, Pasadena) Music by the Moonriders

October 29 Albert and Ruth Mikeska

Czech Day Celebration at Lodge 88, Houston

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8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 23, 1995

squeeze Lodge 81 into your busy schedule, be sure to come and visit with us.

We miss your friendly face.

The Supreme Lodge is sponsoring a contest until October 31, 1995. Its purpose is to get members of the SPJST lodge to recruit people to become members of this wonderful organization.

President Macha has cards and envelopes if anyone needs them. Let's all get out there and work real hard to get new members.

A letter was read by President Macha from Evelyn and Ervin Oberhoff. They are objecting to the barbecue pit being put on the side near to their home.

Discussion followed the reading of the letter. Lodge 81 is not in violation of any city ordinance, therefore things will remain the same.

Two of our young members are in Europe. They are Cheryl and Amanda Newman, daughters of Vincent and Jeanette Newman. They are with a dance group which totals 21. Their sponsors are Jerry and JoAnn Fabrygel who are also members of Lodge 81. After visiting different countries, they are scheduled to return on August 5.

There is a need for electricity where the new barbecue pits are located.

Vincent Newman is in charge of that project.

There was one visitor present at our meeting. Her name is Donna Moran Brown and she was the guest of Karen Susan Brady. We were happy to have you. Come back to visit us again.

The four people who became $5 richer were Jeanette Barnes, Victor Werner, Calvin Foytik, and Donna Moran Brown.

Congratulations!

Again, many door prizes were donated. Thanks to the following generous people: the Jerry Kubalas, Edward Kubans, Johnnie Kujawas, Alvin Blinkas, Louis Havelkas, Victor Werners, Edwin Susans, Ben Tydlackas, Gilbert Walzels, Adolph Machas, Frances Brauer, Jeanette Barnes, Mary Matcek and Donnie, Viola Jezek, Elsie Brdecka, Karen Susan Brady, and Vlasta Nowotny.

I want to thank my niece Miranda Wiles of Richmond for helping me at the meeting. Your help was appreciated.

Barbecue is on the menu for our August 20 meeting. The Needville Fire Department is having their annual fund raiser that weekend at the KC Hall next door to our lodge hall. Each year, President Macha and his wife purchase the meat from the firemen and donate it to the lodge for our noon meal. Ladies, we are asking you to bring a vegetable or salad and dessert.

If you do not have anything to do on the weekend of August 19 and 20, we would like to invite you to come to Needville and support our volunteer fire department. On August 19, a car show and crank-it-up contest and dance will be held at the K of C Hall. Registration for the car show will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dance will be from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturday night. The Triumphs will play. On Sunday, at 11 a.m., the barbecue meal will be served.

This is all for a very worthy cause. We never know when we might need them.

The crops are looking good. Most of the maize has been gathered. Some corn is still in the fields. Let's pray to the Lord so that he will give the farmers good weather and they can gather their crops.

By the way, the cotton fields are beginning to get white.

Fraternally, Delores Macha, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas

Members Enjoy Summer Picnic Dear Brothers and Sisters, Those of you who attended the lodge picnic on Sunday, August 13, at Brother Sid and Sister Justine Pokladnik's lake house are probably still talking about how much you enjoyed it. Sid and Justine, thank you for so graciously sharing with Lodge 84 members and friends your lake home for the picnic. The barbecue, klobase and trimmings were delicious.

We have missed the picnics at the farm.

You have probably received your letters telling all about our 24th annual Czech Fest to be held on September 17 at Lodge 84. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Dinner will be served from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The Czech Feast will consist of pork roast, sauerkraut, potatoes, salad, green beans, dinner rolls, desserts and coffee/tea. The price will be $6.50 for adults and $3.50 for children.

From 2 to 3 p.m., there will be booths, games and entertainment. From 3 to 6 p.m., the Al Vanek Orchestra will be entertaining us with music for dancing and listening.

Remember that on Saturday, September 16, the Czech Harvestors are playing at our lodge. So you see, the fun weekend of September 16-17 is packed full of entertainment!

Let's spread the news and make this one of our best Czech Fests!

Fraternally, Fay Rejcek Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Lodge 87, Temple

Presents August 9 Meeting Minutes The August 9, 1995, meeting was called to order by Vice President Lad Zatopek due to the absence of President Ed Reisner at 7 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance. Members then stood in silence in memory of deceased member Marie Jane Brook and others.

The Secretary read the minutes of the June 14 and July 12 meetings. They were approved as read. The secretary then read other correspondence.

The treasurer gave her report and it was approved as presented.

The vice president presented a report on membership and a lengthy discussion followed including awards.

A motion was made and seconded that we elect a fraternal activity coordinator.

The motion was approved. Don Alford was nominated and elected unanimously.

General discussion followed for the general benefit of the lodge.

With no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. for refreshments served by Don and Norma Alford who will serve refreshments at the next meeting.

The next meeting is September 13, 1995, at 7 p.m.

Jerry Valchar, Secretary SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Reports on Activities Due to the weather, the lodge "Luau Party" was moved from the outside to the Chandelier Ballroom and turned out nicely. There was good entertainment, good food, good music and good prizes. There were several guests from the Supreme Lodge: President Howard and Mrs. Leshikar, Secretray-Treasurer Lanita Anglin and Mr. Anglin, State Field Manager Gene and Mrs. McBride, and Editor Brian and Mrs. Vanicek.

Harriette Katherine Allison, a loyal member for many years, died recently.

She had been very active in Hlahol Dramatic Club, taking parts in the plays and being the make-up lady. Her husband F.D. Allison, who preceded her in death, had also been active for years. Our sympathy goes to her daughter and sonin-law, Marilyn and Charles Sikora, and the other relatives.

It was a beautiful wedding at the United Methodist Church when Karen Ruth Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Monroe, and Karl Louis Pflughaupt, son of Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt and grandson of Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt, were united in marriage. The lovely bride looked beautiful in her gorgeous dress as did all the bridesmaids. The reception was at the Meyerland Club where all enjoyed the good food and good music. Karl has been very active in our lodge. He was our district king and a leader in our youth club. We wish the couple many years of happiness.

Aw, C'mon, Mom .. .

Mindy Suehs gets a warm hug from her mother, Betty Suehs, following the announcement of the 1995 - 1996 SPJST Royalty Court on August 5 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Mindy, who is Queen of District One, is a member of Lodge 17, New Tabor and a junior at Caldwell High School.

Members of the 1995 1996 SPJST Royalty Court will represent their respective districts in area parades and public appearance over the next 12 months.

All members of the SPJST Royalty Court will appear on the 1996 SPJST calendar.

Leland Hensley was in the hospital, going back and forth to the emergency.

He is now home doing better, and I know how relieved Dorothy is. Their daughter, Bonnie Lem, came from Saudi Arabia.

She and her husband, Don, have been living there for 18 years.

Rosa Lee and Tim Kostom enjoyed very much their visit in Czechoslovakia.

There was an enormous number of tourists in Prague. They enjoyed driving through the beautiful countrysides. They were delighted to pick and eat the cherries and especially the cherry knedlicky.

(Professor Souchek, did I spell that right?) As usual, Rosa Lee and Tim found the people eager to help them enjoy their stay there!

Lillie Spies was visiting the Lexington Home Center when the popular Polka Lovers Klub of America danced there, and she says they were great! Several of their members are also members of our lodge. Compliments go to this club for carrying on our Czech heritage.

Jerry Ermis, our president for 14 years, had surgery. It is good to hear that he is home doing fine, and Willie Mae couldn't be happier! Get-well wishes also go to Bernice Wahlberg, who is in the hospital, and to Pearl Hanka, who is in Weimar with her daughter and son-inlaw, Erlene and Alfred Marshall. She is better and will be coming to Houston soon, I hope. Hi, Shirley Stonaker! We are missing you, too.

It really was a great anniversary celebration of two fine couples: the 50th anniversary of Sydney and Georgie Jurchak and the 25th anniversary of their daughter and son-in-law Vicki and Larry Zajicek. Everyone enjoyed cocktails, dinner and dancing to the Donnie Wavra Orchestra. Sydney and Georgie are very active members on the Entertainment Committee and they are always doing a great job. We wish both couples many happy anniversaries.

The Birthday Club luncheons were very good as always! I was talking with Bessie Lero, and she said they need more members. So you ladies who are looking for something interesting to do, how about joining this club of congenial members. You would really enjoy that!

Jack Malick is playing for our last August dance. The dances for September are Texas Brew on September 1; John Sullivan on September 2; Bobby Jones on September 9; The New Edition on September 16, Bobby Lane on September 23, and Gus Lindemann on September 30.

Fraternally yours, Tillie Helmcamp Second Vice President SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Birthday Sisters Report, on August Meeting 4

The meeting was called to order by President Lindemann. Secretary Rita Alexander read the minutes from our last meeting.

Lillie Spies gave the treasurer's report.

We had a nice attendance last Wednesday at our luncheon. We hope September will be as good. We will be having fried chicken with a covered dish on the first Wednesday. The second Wednesday will be salad and sandwiches. Our kitchen

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helpers will be Stacie Kocich, Alice Bily, and Margie Andres.

Mary Kosut was absent. It was reported that her husband Johnny is to have surgery.

Carl Lindemann has been back in the hospital. Also, Jerry Ermis has been in the hospital.

Our calcutta winners were Josephine Buri and Estelle Kelly. Happy Birthdays were wished to Deloris Condon, Betty Kulhanek, Georgia Buchanan, Edna Froehlich, Josephine Pumelia, and Evelyn Gutkowski.

I would like to send a special message to a speical sister in our club. Over the years, she has done so much for our lodge. When she is not here, everyone misses her.

We seek in prayerful words, dear sister, Our hearts true wish to send you That you may know that, far or near Our loving thoughts attend you.

We cannot find a truer word, Nor better to address you Nor song nor poem have I hear Is sweeater than "God bless you."

Pearl Hanka, this is for you. Come back and be with us soon. You are very much missed.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Lunch was served.

Fraternally, Kathy Trefell —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

Czech Classes Start September 18 All Members and Prospective Members of SPJST's Lodge 88 Czech Class: Hey, Gang! He's back! That's right— our Grand Old Czech Instructor, Mr. Bill Souchek has graciously agreed to conduct another Czech class—his 31st—at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on Beall Street.

Accordingly, classes are scheduled on Monday nights at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge on September 18 and 25, October 2, 16, 23 and 30, November 6, 20 and 27, and December 4. Mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

The usual class format that we have all enjoyed will be followed. From time to time, we will have student participation in a short three-to five-minute Czech presentation. These have been well-received and enjoyed by all.

Looking forward to seeing all of you on September 18.

Lou Muniza, Class Coordinator —SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Reports on August Meeting Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting on August 13 was wellattended but a few of our regulars were on the sick list or were on vacation.

As usual, the officers gave nice reports and it seems that the lodge is doing fairly well financially but as all lodges, attendance for dances could be better. We also need to rent the hall out more often. Last month the rentals were very good so it

seems Joyce Tesar is doing a good job in getting rentals. If you need to rent the hall, be sure to call in plenty of time as the day you want it may already be rented.

Last month, there were several anniversaries and weddings so the hall was always decorated pretty. Joyce does a nice job with decorations. I regret that the hat dance was not in the calendar section but the dance was in my last letter.

Please notice that there will be a country dance on Sunday, August 27 with music by the Wildwood band. This is from 3 to 7 p.m. The kitchen will be open in case you get hungry for a good hamburger or whatever.

Also, keep in mind that our Heritage Day is getting close. Get your tickets for the nice prizes that we will be drawing for during the day. There will be plenty of good food, pastries and drinks.

Heritage Day is September 9 with plenty of good music. There will be two bands in the afternoon and night. There have been flyers sent to many of you so be sure to keep it handy and most of all, be sure to be with us at Heritage Day on September 9.

It again is sad that I must write that one of our members has passed away, Brother William Lesikar. Brother Lesikar was in the construction business and he was also a rancher. Brother Lesikar is survived by his wife of 65 years, Anna Lesikar; a daughter, Patricia Hungerpillar of North Augusta, South Carolina; a son, Lynnwood Lesikar of Fort Worth; and a sister, Lydia Labay of Dallas, Texas.

On the sick list is Brother Buel Matthews who had a stroke and is in the hospital. Buel always likes to read my letters and says he gets a kick out of the jokes. Buel, we wish you a speedy recovery and get back to reading my letters.

Our daughter, Carol Z. Everett, had to be rushed to the hospital during the storm in Florida. She started bleeding and had to have six units of blood. She was in intensive care for 5 days. She is back home in Cape Canaveral, Florida now. Josephine Prochaska is getting better after back surgery on August 4. She was unable to attend the meeting but will before long.

I am trying to get this letter to our editor so it will be in the next issue of the Vestnik. Keep in touch with the calendar section of the Vestnik for the activities of our lodge.

Last week, I went to the meeting in Rosenberg, Texas, and it was nice to see the golden grain that was still in the fields. Also, the cotton is about ready for picking time, but I suppose the back breaking has given in to the heavy machinery.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Ladies Circle Reports on August Meeting

The Ladies Circle of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth met for their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 8, 1995, at the lodge hall with 27 members, three men and one guest present.

Vice President Florence Greer called the meeting to order in the absence of President Marie Tesar and asked that all stand for a moment of silence of our deceased members: Marie Tesar who passed away on July 29, 1995, Anna Juren who passed away on May 29, 1995, and Bill Lesikar who passed away on August 3, 1995. We will miss them all and may they rest in eternal peace.

After the Pledge of Allegiance, Betty Lindsey surprised us with the introduction of her identical twin, Billie Jean Lewellan. They were smartly dressed alike and really could not be told apart.

Come back to see us again soon, Billie Jean.

The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved. In the absence of Evelyn Spacek, who was having upper respiratory problems, Hermina Cihacek gave the treasurer's report which was approved and filed.

Sunshine Chairperson Jo Prochaska's report was given by Vice President Greer.

Jo Prochaska was at Medical Plaza for back surgery. Natalie Maly had a sinus operation and was now at home. Carol Zich Everett, daughter of Christine and Carl Zich, suffered a fall during the hurricane weather in Florida. She fractured two ribs and then had a hemorrhage of the esophagus and was, at the time of our meeting, in ICU at a Florida hospital.

Buel Matthews, husband of Frances Tirk Matthews, was at North Hills Hospital after suffering a stroke. A speedy recovery to all is wished by all of us at the Ladies Circle.

September hostesses will be Natalie Maly, Hermina and Phyllis Cihacek, Mary Ann Gibson and Elizabeth Gregory. Thanks to today's hostesses that included Liz Howard, Mona Hattendorf, Victoria Murphy and Oleta Cook.

Mona Hattendorf, Pastry Booth Chairman for Czech Heritage Day on Saturday, September 9, 1995, reported that she had enough volunteers for the booth; however, she asked members to sign up for pastry donations. Bring all pastry to the lodge hall that Saturday between 9 a.m. and 12 noon. She announced prices for the pastry: kolaches —40 cents each or $4.75 per dozen; strudels-50 cents each (no whole strudels to be sold); cakes 50 cents each or $6 for whole cakes; pies-50 cents A man was charged with shooting each or $5 for whole pies; cookies-10 some pigeons that belonged to a farmer. cents each and cupcakes and brownies A lawyer tried to frighten the farmer.

25 cents each.

"Now," said the lawyer, "are you preDue to the death of President Marie pared to swear that this man shot your Tesar, Vice President Greer will serve as pigeons?" president until December, 1996. Clara "I did not say he shot 'em," replied Cohen was elected to serve as Vice the farmer. "I said I suspected him of President for the remainder of the twodoing it." year term that ends in December, 1996.

"Ah, now we are coming to it. What August birthday honorees were Mary made you suspect him?"

Ann Gibson, Katy Hausey, Joe Juran, "First off, I caught him on my land Albert Kubala, Frances Laux, Mike with a gun. Second, I heard a gun go off Paprskar, Rudy Wruble, and Carl Zich. and saw some pigeons fall. And third, I No one but Katy was present, but our found four of my pigeons in his pocket, "Happy Birthday" song surely reached and I don't think the birds flew there and the rest. A birthday blessing was given committed suicide."

by Florence Greer after which door prizes were awarded to Aurora Maldino, Esther Fraternally, Herrera, Joyce Tesar and Billye Starr.

Carl W. Zich, Reporter Joyce Tesar announced the next —SPJSTWestern Dance to be held on Sunday,

August 27 at the lodge hall with Wildwood Band for $5 admission from 3 to 7 p.m. Come on out!

After the invocation, the meeting adjourned for lunch, fellowship and games.

The next meeting is Tuesday, September 12, 1995, at the lodge hall at 10 a.m. We hope to see all of you back from illnesses, vacations, etc. to start the fall season.

Don't forget the Czech Heritage Day on Saturday, September 9 from noon to midnight. Admission is $6 for two bands. The barbecue dinner from noon to 6 p.m. is $6. Hamburgers and klobase sandwiches will be sold thereafter.

Respectfully submitted, Martha Durham, Secretary SPJST-

Lodge 97, Placedo

Reports on July Meeting The July meeting of SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo was held at the Victoria REA Building. Members and prospective members were served a barbecue supper.

The meeting was called to order by President Yvonne Garrett. She welcomed new members Karen Hobbit and Regina Vogt.

A report was given on a successful Polka Fest, which was held in May. Jackie Reid introduced a motion which was passed to donate money for the youth to travel by bus to San Antonio and San Marcos. A reimbursement was made for bowling activities. Motions were also passed to donate money to a girls' softball team.

President Yvonne Garrett introduced State Field Representative Jim Wiest and presented Sales Representative Charlie Garrett a check for the most applications and insurance written. Jim Wiest reported that our lodge has 30 new members this year to date. He introduced Gay Revel and Allen Sklar, new sales representatives for the lodge.

The new membership drive, which is sponsored by the Home Office, was discussed.

All members are encouraged to collect aluminum cans and donate the proceeds to the Victoria Zoo. Cans may be picked up by the Senior Citizens Group if needed.

Door prizes were won by Dianna Dum, Dixie Hobbit, Mr. and Mrs. Psencik, Mrs. Robert Kucera, Kenneth Fuzzell, Dennis Vanek, Mr. Robert Kucera, Jackie Reid, Shirley Schaefer, Pete Kucera, Yvonne Garrett, Henry Reid, Betty Balusek, Karen Hobbit, Ken Revel, John Cuellar, Dorothy Fuzzell and Iva Fuzzell.

The meeting closed with two outstanding performances by Kristine Dum and Brandi Dum. Brandi, our district queen, gave a speech entitled "The Youth of Today are an Investment in the Future of SPJST." Kristine Dum, our distric duchess, did a performance titled "M' Manners at the Table." We are vetproud of both of them and their accom plishments.

The next meeting is October 19 at 6:3 p.m. at the Victoria REA Building.

Respectfully submitted, Donna Vanek, Reporter (Editor's Note: Please see photos fro, the July meeting on the next page.)

—SPJST-

10/ViSTNIK—Wednesday, August 23, 1995

Lodge 133, San Antonio Reports on July Meeting Lodge 133, San Antonio held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, July 16 at St. Margaret Mary's Activity Center located at 1314 Fair Avenue.

Couples celebrating anniversaries in July were: Don and Marie Netek-52 years; James and Lucille Dlugosh-53 years; Jerry and Marcella Kleperlik-57

Sister Annie Stryk celebrated her birthday in July.

years; Frank and Viola Fajlcus 54 years; Paul and Eileen Heath-30 years; and Kathy and David Murley-19 years.

Members who are ill include Charles Kurtz who is undergoing therapy, Marlene Jarrett who fell and injured her back, and Kathy Murley who is scheduled for surgery. We wish them all a speedy recovery.

After carefully reviewing all options for a new meeting location, members unanimously voted to hold all future lodge meetings at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, located at 1630 Goliad Road. Our next regular meeting to be held on Sunday, August 20 will be at this new location. Good Shepherd Church is located on Goliad Road, just north of the intersection of Hot Wells Boulevard and Goliad. If you have any questions or need directions, please contact Margaret Schauffele at 599-0520. Our thanks to Louis Jasek, Don Netek, Joe Spacek, Joe Stryk, Bill Pavliska and Emil Matula for moving our supplies.

Jim Weist spoke to members regarding the Summer Marathon Contest now underway for signing new members. The top ten recruiters will have their names published in the Vestnik

Lodge 97, Placedo Presents Scenes from July Meeting

Members celebrating birthdays in July were Otto Hurta, Edward Mazac, Andrew Rohan, Barbara Wildberger, Roy Schauffele, Annie Stryk, Vicki Reese, Kayla Mazac and Mila Phelps.

Attendance prize winners were Marie Netek, Don Netek and Emil Rohan. A special attendance prize of two ball game tickets was won by Joe Spacek.

Following the meeting, members had a chance to visit and enjoy refreshments.

Margaret Schauffele —SPJST---

Lodge 160, San Angelo to Meet September 10 The regular quarterly meeting of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will be held on Sunday, September 10, 1995, at 2 p.m. at St. Ambrose Fellowship Hall in Wall.

Included in the meeting will be the recognition and appreciation of Lodge 160 Youth Club. Also, plans for the annual meeting to be held in December will be made.

We are looking forward to seeing all of our members attend and to honor our youth. Refreshments will follow the meeting.

Fraternally, Sharon Joy Waggoner, Secretary —SPJST-

172, Rozkvet, Pasadena Reports on July Meeting Lodge

LEFT: Brandi Dum delivers her award-winning speech entitled "The Youth of Today Are an Investment in the Future of SPJST." RIGHT: Kristine Dum performs "My Manners at the Table" for members and prospective members.

Shirley Schaefer and Sales Representative Alan Sklar dig into the barbecue sausage and fixings at the Lodge 97, Placedo meeting and dinner held in July.

Our membership meeting on July 27 was attended by 40 members. The business part of the meeting was as usual and Vice President Tinnie Walla introduced the guest speaker, Jim Baker. He is with the International Seafaring Union and Seamen's Center on the ship channel.

Jim Baker was in the Merchant Marines for many years and after retiring, he is a volunteer speaker for the port. He presented a very interesting talk about their activities with seamen from all over the world.

Members of the lodge that made the trip on July 19 to the casino in Louisiana had a wonderful time. They will plan another trip in September. So if you are interested, contact Bobbie Johnson at 485-4424.

The lodge is planning another Czech class starting on September 19. These classes will be held each Tuesday evening at our social room and the instructor will be a person from the Czech Republic. Please call Lillie Mae Peter at 487-2106 for more information. You do not have to speak Czech or be a member of the lodge to attend, but after attending you will have some knowledge of the Czech language and learn of the heritage and customs of the Czech Republic.

These are interesting classes.

Irving Theiss is recovering from eye surgery and should be an active member of the lodge again. Joe Krenek is busy having tests made to determine if he will have back surgery. We are sorry to hear that the grandchild of Leona and Julius Zella was lost at birth. They have sympathy and understanding love from our lodge.

At our last meeting, Lodge 172 agreed to make a donation to Lodge 196 for their new building fund. Some of our members will be selling raffle tickets for some large wonderful prizes that will be given away on their grand opening on October 8. We urge our members to buy a book or two to assist our sister lodge.

Lodge 172 is a very good fraternal lodge and also is the friendliest lodge in the state.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, August 23 at 7:30 p.m. The work party day falls on September 4 (Labor Day), so we will meet on Tuesday, September 5 at 8:30 a.m.

It is nice to see Helen Wallace smiling again as some of our Saturday night dances have been slim. But on the first Saturday of August, we had over 400 people attending the country and western dance.

Here's a reminder: we have joined hands with Polka Lovers of America to have their first Friday night dance to be held on September 29 from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. with the Sound Connections playing.

The cost is only $2.50 a person. Please spread the word and let's have a huge crowd that night. This is a public dance and everyone is invited. Also, some lucky ticket holder will win a free trip to Las Vegas for two people.

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Congratulates All-Star Team Member

Pictured, from left, are Sales Representative Gay Revel, Ken Revel, State Field Representative Jim Wiest, and Ricky Fuzzell.

Congratulations goes to one of our youth club members, Sister Kira Christopher of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

Kira is 12 years old and she is from North Richland Hills, Texas.

Kira is in the seventh grade at North Richland Middle School. She was chosen to be on the All-Star Girls' Softball Team (slow pitch). She was picked from the Colorado Rockies team at the N.E. Optimist Club Ballfield on Denton Highway in Haltom City, Texas, where she plays.

Kira's position on the Rockies was third base. Her All-Star Team did very well and played in many tournaments this summer. Although they did not win nationals, they were only one tournament from the top.

On the All Star Team, Kira played in right field. She made several home runs this season and she was a grand hitter.

Congratulations to 12-year old Kira Christopher whose love of softball landed her a spot on the All Star Girls' Softball Team.

She loves to play softball and has been playing since she was a first or second grader.

Kira is the daughter of Jim and Sharon Christopher and the granddaughter of Sister Agnes Chandler of Lodge 154. Kira's dad was a coach's helper on the team.

Submitted by, Agnes Chandler —SPJST-

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Lodge 172, Pasadena Receives Insurance Update

bring a dessert. We would love to have our members that can't come at night to come and join us. It would certainly be nice to see you. We did this last year and had a great time.

Our next meeting will be September 5 with the trustee meeting at 6:30 p.m. and the lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m. We always have a covered dish meal after the meetings.

Fraternally, Frances Simmank —SPJST-

182, Falls County Reports on July Meeting Lodge

The members of Lodge 172, Rozkvet, Pasadena, recently received an update on insurance sales and the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program from State Field Representative Helen Hegwood. Pictured, from left, are: Sister Hegwood, Financial Secretary Louise Willis, District Five President Evelyn Mikeska, Lodge 172 President Jerry Dressler, Vice President Tennie Walla, District Five Director Louis Hanus and District Five Fraternal Activities Coordinator Fred Buri.

Plans are completed for. the ninth annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival to be held on October 21 and 22 at our lodge.

Details at a later date.

Be an active member of your lodge and participate in lodge meetings and activities.

As always fraternally, Jerry Dressler —SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

The August meeting of Lodge 177, Academy was called to order by President Otis Beck. The members stood and recited the Pledge. Roll of officers was called and all were present.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read the minutes of the July meeting and they were approved as read.

Libbie Bartek reported that a get-well card was mailed to Carrie Jean Driska. It was reported that Bill and Irene Johnson were both in the hospital and scheduled to have surgery. We wish everybody a fast recovery.

All chairperson reports were given.

Louis Driska was happy to have his daughter and son-in-law visiting from Oklahoma at the lodge meeting.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joanne Smith acknowledged the following as having August birthdays: Linda Wagner, Louis Driska, Joanne Smith and Linda Johnson. She also reviewed the upcoming activities.

Three new applications were written and were accepted into our membership.

They were Kathryn Fritz, Chad Goodson and Joshua Spiegelhauer.

Kathy Fritz informed the members about the Summer Marathon '95 Membership Drive and urged everyone to work hard to get new members.

Our next meeting will be September 13, 1995. Mark your calendar to attend.

The social and fellowship start at 6:30 p.m. and the business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Fraternally, Linda Johnson, Reporter —SPJST-

179, Warrenton Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

We had a nice attendance at our August meeting which was held at the Warrenton Store.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was followed by the reading of the minutes and reports.

There was a short discussion about having a fund raiser.

Mr. and Mrs. Milton Vasek of Lodge 106, La Grange were our guests.

Brandon Baack, grandson of our members Alfred and Gladys Baack, and his friend Clint Bass were our visitors. We enjoyed having all of you.

El Gene Eckermann did a great job of fixing chicken-fried steaks for the meal following our meeting.

The food committee chose fried fish for the next meeting to be held on September 14, 1995.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST-

180, Burleson Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, President Louis Grochoski called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. All present recited the Pledge of Allegaince to our flag and observed a moment of silence for Jean Marie Depew, Marie Tesar and other members and friends.

Trustee Charles Schneider held the trustees meeting after which President Grochoski conducted the lodge meeting.

Secretary Estelle Hurtik read the minutes and Treasurer Joyce Russell gave her report from the June meeting. Both were approved as read. We had a new member, Kristen Kay Hicks, the great-granddaughter of Joe and Estelle Hurtik.

Julia and Ernie Dueser had a nice visit from their son Raymond Duesser from Logan, Utah, for a few days.

Everyone mark your calendars for August 27. We are having a get-together with dinner starting at 2 p.m. The lodge is furnishing the barbecue with all the trimmings, the members are just asked to

was "Youth Leading the Way." This youth-centered organization has the family as its central focus.

After a drawing for door prizes brought

by Mr. Leshikar, we adjourned our meeting. Thanks, Mr. Leshikar, for the prizes and for being with us. Come again.

We enjoyed a meal prepared by members.

Thanks to the Vestnik for the map showing the counties where the SPJST lodges are and thanks to the Editor for saying that nobody is too young or too old to make a difference in the development of their lodge and the SPJST. Respectfully, Aileen Kuropata, Reporter —SPJST-

Christi Circle of Czech Women Reports on August Meeting

Corpus Lodge 182, Falls County was called to order on July 23 at 4 p.m. by President Donald Beckendorf. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all.

With all officers present, the minutes of last meeting were given and approved.

Also, the financial report was given and approved. The youth leader reported on the approval of a tree to be planted in memory of the Oklahoma disaster at the Chilton Elementary School when the school is completed at a later date.

Members discussed the possibility of a blood drive at a later date. Mrs. Treat will get more details and she will report at the next meeting.

There were some questions about some of the reports our lodge is to make to the Supreme Lodge. So the meeting was turned over to our guest, Mr. Howard Leshikar, the president of the Supreme Lodge, to explain the fraternal activities.

With a lot of questions from our members, some being about the incentive program, Mr. Leshikar brought the answers in a family understanding way. Besides the increase of membership and fraternal activities, he explained the lodge recognition program and the different categories and the lodge incentive program rules and regulations. The award money is to be spent on thank-you events for members of the lodge and other lodge activities.

Mr. Leshikar brought us some literature on these programs and also individual fraternal service worksheets about our volunteer work we do during the year.

There was further discussion of our incentive program, the tree planting, a local blood drive and maybe a get-together with other local lodges to promote dancing for the youth with an instructor.

We want to thank Mr. Leshikar for his time and also his family for sharing him with us so we can understand our lodge better.

Before the meeting was over, our older youth came to join us from their camp trip on July 21 to July 23. The youth were at camp so they did not get to have their meeting. They will' have a called meeting at a later date. There were six members from our lodge who attended camp. Others could have also gone.

Youth Leader Mrs. Judy Treat attended the junior camp from July 18 to July 21.

They all seemed to have enjoyed their camp days.

Some of our youth members have done volunteer work this summer. Two members volunteered at the V.A. Hospital in Marlin. Two members were leadersin-training for SPJST. One member was one of 300 Texas delegates attending the 1995 Future Homemakers of America National Leadership meeting from July 9-13 in Washington, D.C. Their theme

For the second month in a row, 32 members and guests gathered at Sokol Corpus Christi for the August meeting of the Circle of Women. Guests included Hollie Weise, granddaughter of Norma Baker, Bill Marek, and two ladies from the Czech Republic who are visiting with the Jerry Elzners. Daria Tresohlava is Jerry's cousin and a high school student from Strani. Liba Brdickova is a secretary at Charles University in Prague and an old friend of the Elzners. Both are enjoying their stay in the States and we always enjoy having guests from the Czech Republic.

Leona Matula hated missing our meeting but couldn't pass up a trip to Rudiso, New Mexico, with her son and family.

Rose Huff was feeling under the weather and Marion Peterek was unable to attend, but the rest of our regular members were present to enjoy a real feast—a delicious barbecue dinner furnished by Malek's Barbecue Catering of Robstown. Danny Malek's motto reads "Czech It Out" and I understand his mom even bakes kolaches on request. They make their own sausage and can hardly keep up with the demand.

I'm glad to report Danny's four-year-old son is becoming an SPJST member.

President Kathy Marek appointed Norma Baker, Velma Malchar, and Betty Jurica to the Auditing Committee and Anna Marie Moss, Becky Elzner and Milly Elzner to the Nominating Committee in preparing for our September elections. She also asked that we review our by-laws and offer suggestions for improvement at our next meeting. Please give this your serious consideration. Discuss it with other members.

There is always room for improvement and better ideas are welcome.

We decided to help out on the S.O.S. program again this year by bringing school supplies (or cash) to be taken to the Department of Human Services for distribution to truly needy children. Now is the time to pick up these supplies on sale and get more for our money.

Jerry Elzner brought pictures of last month's Happy Birthday cake and the celebrants for our scrapbook. Thanks a lot, Jerry. Dorothy McCoy donated napkins and I brought a large can of iced tea mix for the Krouzek and cleanser for Sokol use.

After last month's meeting, Betty Jurica travelled to Ohio to visit her daughter, granddaughter and 11-monthold great-granddaughter. Lillie Hayek

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 23, 1995 flew to Seattle to visit her granddaughter and great-granddaughter by way of Chicago. That is a lot of flying. Carrie Veselka took an eight-day bus tour to a Tulip Festival in Iowa with many other interesting stops along the way. Milly and Jerry Elzner traveled to see the Apple Festival in Medina. They also visited Sea World and took numerous trips showing their guests from the Czech Republic this part of Texas and Mexico.

This month's door prizes included a needlepoint fly swatter cover, doilies, dusting powder, a necklace, knives, sewing kit and a plant. The winners seemed well-pleased with.their prizes.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Donna Havranek and Pauline Novosad. Donna's birthday was August 3, the date of our meeting and also my daughter's birthday.

Happy Birthday, Linda!

This year on August 3 marked the 25th anniversary of Hurricane Celia's visit to Corpus Christi. It is a date those of us who lived through it will never forget. Although I suffered very little personal loss or damage, the aftermath with no electrical power, no phones and no ice for weeks, and the destruction and devastation all around was something I never want to live through again. Let us hope the "big ones" stay away from us this year.

Don't forget your school supplies for our September 6 meeting.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss —S PJ

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DallaS Circle of Czech Women Reports on August Meeting Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Esther Cunningham led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Frank Malik, brother-in-law of Bertha Malik; Victor Zemanek, brother of Liddle Pavelka; and the sister of Martha Patak.

Bertha welcomed 27 members and ten men guests. It was good to see everyone again.

Sunshine Committee member Marie Lattner sent get-well cards to Rose Kopecek, Libbie Slovak, and Mary Sebestik; a sympathy card to Liddie Pavelka; and a friendship card to Josephine Kankerlick.

Bertha sent a get-well card from the Krouzek to Jewel Davis, mother of Bob Cunningham and mother-in-law of Esther Cunningham.

Libbie Elsik sent a sympathy card to Martha Patak and get-well cards to Jerry Kohn and Alice Roberts.

Correspondence read by Evelyn Trojacek included a thinking-of-you card from Rose Kopecek. Rose wanted to thank everyone for the phone calls and cards while she was recuperating from her surgeries. She hopes to return to the meetings soon. She also sent a donation to the Krouzek. A thinking of you card from Marie Fitz of California was received. She said she misses everyone but she is adjusting OK to her move.

News from Members Alice Roberts said thanks for the cards and she hopes to return next month. Hope Josephine Kankarik is feeling better.

Congratulations to Frank and Millie

Noska on the marriage of their granddaughter Dorcy Cher Noska to Jeff Little.

The parents are Diane and Carl Noska.

The couple will reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Donations A donation was received from Rose Kopecek to Krouzek. Marie Fitz donated the money from the fruit jars to Krouzek.

Esther and Bob Cunningham made a donation in memory of Bessie Reames.

Announcements The Czech Culture Society report was given by Esther Cunningham.

Congratulations to Bertha Podhrasky who is the new president. The Czech Day at the Fair is Sunday, October 8,

1995. Committees were appointed. you would like to participate in the style show and wear your kroj, please call Anne Zvolanek at 214-821-1808. The next meeting will be August 28,;-1995, at the Czech Club.

Sister City was reported by Helen Oates. We will be hosting the Mayor and delegation from Sister City Brno, Czechoslovakia from October 7-14.

Congratulations to Jerry Bartos who was named Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic for Dallas and North Texas. The next meeting will be August 7, 1995, at Sokol.

Fraternal Council will be meeting on September 11, 1995, at KTT at Ennis.

Everyone is invited to WFLA's 55th anniversary dinner on Sunday, August 20.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Reports on Resident Activities This rest home is bringing in kittens and puppies to be held and petted by the residents. The residents really do enjoy this special, activity. In the picture, Mary DeBretague and Betty Lou Krieg are playing with "Lucy" and "Elizabeth." The residents also enjoy "Smokey" and "Tootie," which are lovable kittens that come frequently to the nursing home. These pets belong to Mr. Woody Richards, the administrator.

Mr. Jeffrey Stefek spends summer playing dominoes with the residents at S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home No.1. In the picture, he and Betty Lou Krieg take a picture together. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stefek. Mrs. Kovar wishes to thank him for bringing special joy to our residents by playing dominoes three times weekly in the afternoons. They will miss you.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 Family Support Group will meet on September 7, 1995. This will be a pot luck supper beginning at 6:30 p.m. Mr. Woody Richards will be in attendance to visit and answer questions that you may Pictured, from left, are Mary DeBretague and Betty Lou Krieg playing with Lucy and Elizabeth. The pets, which belong to Administrator Woody Richards, provide residents with a comforting therapy.

have. Coffee, tea and tableware will be provided.

Resident Council Group discussed the Special Coming Event (August 7)—Twilight Bingo, sponsored by the St. John Lutheran Ladies of Thorndale, Texas, at 6:15 p.m. The July favorite menu chosen consisted of hot dogs, pork and beans, chips, and peach cobbler for dessert. This menu was served on July 27.

Rehabilitation Resident of the Month Martha Theis, born in Wise County in 1903, lived in Thorndale, Texas, before residing at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home.

She and her husband farmed in that area. She has one son, Arthur, who lives in Thorndale. She suffered a stroke, which left her with a left-sided weakness. She is assisted daily in walking by Maria Estrada, restorative aide. Martha is doing well and continues to make progress.

Sincerely yours, Pauline Kovar (A.D.) —SPJST--

PVI

Pictured, at left, are Betty Lou Krieg and Jeffrey Stefek.

Jeffrey, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Stefek, played dominoes three times a week this summerwith residents of S.P.J.S.T. Nursing Home No. 1. Special thanks are extended to Jeffrey for the time and joy he shared with residents.

New Business Start getting ideas for the Christmas party.

Hostesses for August were Evelyn Salac, Bessie Petr, and Joyce Ehrenberger.

Hostesses for September are Libbie Smith, Helen Parma, Lillian Graeser and Vlasta Jurcik.

Esther Cunningham has a copy of the pictures the photographer took of the 60th anniversary. If you would like a copy of the pictures, they are $1.35 each.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to July and August celebrants. A birthday card was-sent to Agnes Janecka, a shut-in.

We adjourned with our first president quotation: Mej to se vzdycky radi (Always love one another).

Esther read a poem called "Celebration of Love."

The next meeting is September 7, 1995. See you then.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

Worth Friendship Club Reports on August Meeting Fort

Dear Members and Friends, Our meeting on August 2 was greeted with more rain, but by the time we got to the Ole Country Kitchen, the sun came out and we had a beautiful day.

We had 32 persons present for a delicious lunch after grace was said and a moment of silence was observed for our dear Sister Marie Tesar. She will be missed and our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the family. May she rest in peace.

Our president Jo Prochaska was in the hospital the next day for her surgery. I talked to her husband and he said she was doing OK and that she would be there for ten days.

A group of members went back to the club for games and fellowship that followed the luncheon.

Our members. Harold and Irene Green celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 29 at the National Hall with a beautiful party and a large attendance. We extend our congratulations and may you have many more.

Our get-well wishes go to Buel Matthews who is in the hospital. Bud is the brother-in-law of Roy and Lydia Al holm.

Before we left the restaurant, "Happy Birthday" rang out for our July celebrants: Rose Steinman, Billye Starr, Carolyn Cleveland, Frank Prochaska, and Jeanie Mason. Our August celebrants were Geneva Henessey, Harold Balvin, Martha Boenisch, and Elsie Gagnon. Geneva Henessey was honored for her 80th birthday with family and friends at the club. May you all have many more.

We extend our thanks to Harold Balvan for making arrangements for our "eat out luncheon" that was enjoyed by all I still plan on leaving on August 12 if I can make it and I plan to be back on September 3.

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 6 at 10:30 a.m. So until— keep smiling!

Fraternally, Mary Pavey —SPJST-

Wednesday, August 23, 1995—VESTNIK/13

Reunions

Youth

Trcalek-Zalobny Family Reunion There will be a reunion for all relatives of John and Helen (Zalobny) Trcalek on Sunday, September 10, 1995, at the Cooks Point Community Center on FM Road 1362 off Highway 21 in Burleson County.

The reunion will begin at 11 a.m.

Family members are asked to bring covered dishes and desserts. Everything else, including tea, coffee, plates, etc. will be provided.

Please note the date change! It will be the second Sunday in September instead of the third Sunday.

The 'hosts are the families of Helen (Trcalek) Sefcik and Annie (Trcalek) Sefcik.

Submitted by, Mrs. Georgie (Sefcik) Fritsche

—SPJST-

Annuities are an excellent way to accumulate a sum of money for retirement or some other purpose.

For more information, contact your local sales representative or the Home Office at 1(800) 72-SPJST. SPJST

Czech Language Instruction Alief Evening School to Offer Czech Class Alief Evening School under auspices of Alief Independent School District is again offering a conversational Czech course right after Labor Day at Hastings High School. The location of the school is between Bellaire Boulevard on the south and Alief-Clodine on the north, on the southwest side of the intersection of Cook Road and High Star Drive in the community of Alief in Southwestern Houston.

The first lesson of this 12-week course, designed to develop basic skill in the Czech language wherever it is spoken, will be on Wednesday, September 6, 1995, and henceforth once a week, always on Wednesdays from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Tuition, set by the school, will be $49 and the instructor will be again John J. Karas of Houston.

For additional information related to this notice, contact Alief Community Evening School (AISD), P.O. Box 68, Alief, Texas 77411. The phone number is 498-8110, ext. 3200, 6460 or 4954053.

Post scriptum: Studies of Czech and classes of the same are vitally important in perpetuation of our national heritage as they bring forth the increased ethnic awareness of all involved CzechAmericans. Everyone knows that the

advantages of learning another language are a hundredfold, and the fact that Czech belongs to the Slavonic languages (largest group of the European languages) adds to the value of the Czech language.

Knowledge of Czech is also a halfway step towards the learning of other Slavic languages. Czech is, according to the survey done by the Texas Educational Agency of Austin in the early seventies, the third language of Texas, after English and Spanish.

Now when our Old Country is finally free, the knowledge of Czech would be especially useful to the thousands of visitors to our beautiful ancestral land.

Anyone interested in the above offered course should register by mail as soon as possible, or should come to the walk-in registration on the nights of August 22 and 23, 1995, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Hastings High School South Cafeteria, 4410 Cook Road at Alief.

Please do not wait until the start of the first class. Everybody, young or old, is welcome. (This applies to the former students, too.)

See you at the class—Na shledanou ye skole.

Instructor John J. Karas of Houston —SPJST-

Language Class at Spring Branch Westchester Education Center

Czech

Czech language instruction will be offered again this fall at the Westchester Education Center of the Spring Branch Independent School District.

This semester, Czech I, the more basic class will be taught. Czech I is designed for students who have minimal knowledge of the Czech language and will focus on basic grammar and conversational elements. It is an opportunity to establish elementary language skills in grammar, reading, writing and conversation. However, depending on the skill level demonstrated by the students, adjustments in difficulty will be 1,.-de.

The Czech I class is a 12-week course starting on September 12, 1995. It will

meet on Tuesday of each week from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Westchester Education Center.

Registration for the course will begin on August 21, 1995. The registration schedule can be obtained by calling the Westchester Education Center. Tuition for the course is $60 plus $5 registration fee.

The Spring Branch Westchester Education Center is located at 901 Yorkchester, Houston, Texas 77079.

Additional information can be obtained by calling the Center at (713) 365-5660 or the Czech language instructor Dennis Svetlik at (713) 288-8638 after 7 p.m. or (713) 590-7773 during the day.

—SPJST-

Letters Section

State Youth Director Expresses Thanks for Assistance and Teamwork "Teamwork—The merging of the skills and talents of a group of people into a single force much stronger than that of any individual. This force is unbeatable!

It enables those who work together to win together:" Dear Brothers and Sisters— The success of our recent SPJST Youth Achievement Day was not due to the efforts of one of two people, but the direct result of many dedicated and talented individuals who gave unselfishly of their time to ensure the success of this very special weekend.

Howard and I would like to thank our SPJST volunteers, our SYAD participants and their families for their hard work and dedication to the youth of our society.

Because of your hard work, we anticipate the upcoming year to be filled with great accomplishments.

I would also like to extend a very special "thank you" to my husband Kenny, and my daughters Stacy and Leslie, for their help, support and understanding while I have been traveling the State of Texas. I love you all very much!

What a wonderful year! I feel very blessed to have an opportunity to work with so many wonderful people who are ". .actually in the arena, who strive valiantly, who know great devotions, and spend themselves in a worthy cause; who at best, know the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if they fail, fail while daring greatly. . ." These are the kind of people who make up our SPJST. These are the people I am proud to work beside. These are the people I am proud to call friends.

Thank you!

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director —SPJST-

Hats off to the following volunteers, and everyone who helped make this weekend a success!

District One Susan Skrabanek (DYC) Holly Suehs (ADYC) Ann Schoenemann (ADYC) Betty Schoenemann (Lodge 9) Ethel Rife (Lodge 13) Delia Wiederhold (Lodge 13) Randy Gaas (Lodge 17) District Two Patsy Koslovsky (DYC) Janet Lyon (ADYC) Imdge 24 Members and Volunteers Melanie Zavodny (Lodge 24) Scott Hudson (Lodge 24) Andy Baker (Lodge 24) Jerry Tallas (Lodge 29) Carol Tallas (Lodge 29) Jason Cervenka (Lodge 29) Stephen Hanusch (Lodge 47) Michael Morris (Lodge 47) Judy Pechal (Lodge 47) Janelle Novosad (Lode 47) Ginger Greger (Lodge 47) Irma Klinkovsky (Lodge 47) Donna Baca (Lodge 47) Risa Pajeska (Lodge 80) John Thomas (Lodge 177) Karen Bartek (Lodge 177)

Regina Wright (Lodge 177) Renelle Wright (Lodge 177) Judy Treat (Lodge 182) Karen Leschber (Lodge 187) District Three Bessie Petr (DYC) Gladys Yates (ADYC) Lynda Novak (ADYC) Willie Mae Schuetz (Lodge 6) Peggy Dobecka (Lodge 6) Alicia Honza (Lodge 25) Barbara Pavelka (Lodge 35) Diana Engelke (Lodge 66) John Engelke (Lodge 66) Vicki Sims (Lodge 84) Cheryl Hubenak (Lodge 92) Gordon Hubenak (Lodge 92) Mary Steinman (Lodge 154) Julie Pritchard (Lodge 154) District Four Sandra Jansa (DYC) Betty Schwartz (ADYC) Nancy Schwertner (Lodge 49) District Five Marie Stayton (DYC) Barbara Linney (ADYC) Dottie Watkins (ADYC) Myriam Zalesky (Lodge 88) JoAnn Buri (Lodge 88) Fred Buri (Lodge 88) Jeanette Bender (Lodge 88) E.J. Bender (Lodge 88) Larry Pflughaupt (Lodge 88) Dorothy Pflughaupt (Lodge 88) Paul Pflughaupt (Lodge 88) Elizabeth Hermis (Lodge 142) Dennis Hermis (Lodge 142) Mary Zucha (Lodge 172) Claudia Janecek (Lodge 196) District Six Marcy Dorotik (DYC) Karen Kaspar (ADYC) Annie Vahalik (Lodge 4) Shirley Kalmus (Lodge 4) Lisa Bubela (Lodge 30) Monica Staff (Lodge 30) Dianna Dum (Lodge 97) District Seven Susan Bohnenberger (DYC) Liz Bielefeld (ADYC) Polly Bayer (Lodge 107) Theresa Haag (Lodge 185) Home Office Frank Klinkovsky Barbara Wright Dorothy Pechal Barbara Kovacevich Gene McBride with Assistance from the Insurance Department Editor Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge Officers Leonard Mikeska Lanita Anglin Jerry Mikulas Sidney Kacir Supreme Lodge Directors Willie Kohutek (District Two) Sid Pokladnik (District Three) Stanley Broz (District Four) Louis Hanus (District Five) Matt Vanek (District Six)

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 23 1995 Flag Presentation Leroy Schiller Craft Judges Sandy Sanders, Panu Stajra Shirley Pitrucha, Jo Wendel Janet Hoskins, Carolyn Hampton Kim Christy-Anderson, Lilla Barnes Nan Crowson, Ruby Haddock Bonnie Moeller, Dorothy Sirney Scrapbook Judges Ada Riddle, Elizabeth Lawrence Tammy Kuban

Special Category Judges Brenda Taylor, Jean Kubala Bill Boyd, Linda Boyd John Woodward, Karen Allman Talent Judges Lisa Barnes, Mary Ann Ray, Kody Shed Royalty Judges Paula Brown, Bill Hermon, Hal Ward Beseda Judges T.M. Newton, Anne Newton Linda Barnes

SPECIAL CATEGORY JUDGES, pictured, from left, are: John Woodward, Jean Kubala and Karen Allman.

It's Not Too Late to Register for the Youth Club Officers Workshop The Youth Club Officers Workshop is Saturday, August 26, 1995, at the SPJST Home Office in Temple from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

Workshop participants will receive the following: • All supplies • Lunch

Letters Section

Youth

Editor's Note: Please note that District YAD summaries and photos will be printed in the order that they are received. Thank you for your attention and your patience.

SPECIAL CATEGORY JUDGES, pictured, from left, are: Brenda Taylor, Linda Boyd and Bill Boyd.

Pictured, at right, are the craft, scrapbook and talent judges who provided assistance for the 1995 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day held Sunday, August 6 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.

District Two Young People Enjoy an Active Summer Dear District Two Readers, We all had fun at District Two Youth Achievement Day in Round Rock on Sunday, July 9. I would like to congratulate District Two Queen Allyson Holman, District Two King Jason Koliha, and first runner-up queen Jennifer Ashcraft.

Many people went to the State Royalty on Saturday, August 5 at Flag Hall and State Youth Achievement Day at the Temple Mayborn Center on Sunday, August 6. Allyson was selected first runner-up at State Royalty. Many people won first, second and third places from District Two at State YAD. District Two Camp in July was very fun. There were many people there.

Everyone had a lot of fun.

The district Six Flags trip was August 12 and we had three charter buses full of members and friends. Everyone had a very good time.

The District Two Fall Meeting is Sunday, September 17 at Lodge 29, Taylor. We will talk about our lock-in in October. See you there!

Fraternally, Tammy Baker District Two Youth Reporter

—SPJST-

Congratulations to the 1995 SPJST District High Point $500 Scholarship Winners

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on Picnic

Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our picnic and it was a success. I worked in the bingo stand. This is one way we make money for our youth club.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (8/14/95) —SPJST-

Pictured, from left, are: Mindy Suehs (District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor), Danny Baker (District Two - Lodge 24, Cyclone), Tammi Dobecka (District Three • Lodge 6, Cottonwood), Ryan Jansa (District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo), Misty Setliff (District Five - Lodge 172, Pasadena), Jeanine Dorotik (District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton) and Joshua Sosa (District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown).

One Youth Achievement Day Winners and Photos Appear on Pages 16 -17 District

• Refreshments (complimentary) • Instructions on Parliamentary Procedures • Instruction on How to Effectively Use Committees • Individualized Training Call State Youth Director Joni Lange for reservations at (800) 727-7578.

—SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Member Wins Third Place at State YAD Dear Readers, I went to State YAD on Sunday, August 6. I won third place in Science and Education. It is fun to compete.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka (8/14/95)

—SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on Activities

Lodge

Dear Readers, We went to State YAD on August 6.

In West, we had our rodeo parade and our rodeo. West Fest is coming up soon. We also had fun at camp.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (11) (8/14/95)

—SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on August Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our meeting on August 4, 1995.

Everyone that went to camp had a good time.

Our picnic was a success.

We will be baking kolaches for the Westfest. See you there.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka (6) (8/16/95)

—SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on August Meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club met for its monthly meeting on August 2. We discussed plans for a float entry for the 1995 Burleson County Fair Parade.

Winners at District One Youth Achievement Day held in Dime Box on July 23 were congratulated and plans for attending State YAD on August 6 were

Wednesday, August 23, 1995—VgSTNIK/15 discussed. We had no scheduled program for this month's meeting.

Our next meeting will be September 6.

Kathryn Kovar (8/03/95) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club to Sponsor Annual Country Store Lodge

The Snook SPJST Youth Club is sponsoring their annual Country Store on Sunday, August 27, 1995 at Snook SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This will be held in conjunction with the Snook Volunteer Firemen's Annual Barbeque and Cake Auction.

Items the youth will have on hand will be crafts, handmade items, egg noodles, cookies, candies, jellies, pickles, homecanned vegetables, and many more items.

The public is invited.

Submitted by, The Publicity Committee —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on August Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on August 2 at 6:30 p.m. We sent five thinking-of-you cards, two birthday cards, and four getwell cards to the elderly and rest home residents.

Our charities for July were magazines to Years for Profit, newspapers to animal shelters, plastic bags for American Red Cross, note pads to "Healthcare for All Clinic," small quilt scraps and ziploc bags to senior citizens, farm magazines for rest homes and coffee cans for Boy Scouts.

In July, we attended local Bible schools, practiced a lot for YAD, went to camp, had a swimming party at Adamson Lagoon, and attended YAD. As you can see, July was very busy.

On August 6, I attended State YAD and participated in Special Category. On August 27, we are having our annual Country Store and we are selling raffle tickets. We hope you can come and see all the goodies we will have.

Our next meeting will be September 6 at 6:30 pm.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (8/10/95) —SPJST--

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Invites Everyone to Country Store Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club will have a country store at the Snook Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue on Sunday, August 27, 1995. We will be selling craft items, jellies, canned vegetables. homemade

noodles and other items. We are also having a prize drawing. Everyone is invited to come to our Country Store.

Sincerely, Kimberly Gaas (8/15/95) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Member Enjoys Summer Activities Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had a swimming party at Adamson Lagoon in College Station on July 20. After one of our YAD practices, we went swimming.

It was hot but the water felt good. I had a great time.

I also went to Camp Val Verde. I liked swimming and the shaving cream fight the most.

Then, I participated in YAD. I won first place on my picture and then at State YAD, I won second place on my picture.

I got State Junior of the Year. I was so happy.

Our next meeting is September 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (8/10/95) SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Member Reports on Camp

Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 13, Dime Box youth joined other lodges from District One at Camp Val Verde from July 14-17. We had a lot of fun swimming, shooting bows and arrows, crafts, hiking, and all the other activities.

The most fun for me was canoeing down the Middle Bosque River. The counselors did all the work and we got to enjoy the ride. Two of our counselors (I won't say who) decided that the others needed a dunking and they ended up in the middle of the river getting pretty wet.

The shaving cream fight is always a lot of fun, with no one getting away without being covered from head to toe with shaving cream.

It was pretty hot, but we got to stay in the water a lot, and no one that I know got green hair this year.

Goodbye for now, Dale Korth (8/08/95) —SPJST-

24, Cyclone Youth Club Invites You to Hawaiian Night

Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, The Cyclone Youth Club will sponsor "Hawaiian Night" on Saturday, August 26 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Flag Hall in Cyclone.

Several contests are planned for the evening, including a hula contest, the lei toss and the limbo. Prizes will be given in different age categories.

Be sure to wear your Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts. The "best dressed" Hawaiian will also receive a prize.

Music for listening and dancing will be played throughout the evening.

Tropical music will also be featured.

Admission is $3 for persons ages 6 to 18 years and $1 for ages 5 and under and over 18 years.

Food, soft drinks and games will be available.

For more information, please call me at (817) 983-3378.

All young people and adults are invited to this Hawaiian night of fun!

Sincerely, Melanie Zavodny, Youth Leader —SPJST-

30, Taiton Youth Club Reports on June Meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The Taiton SPJST Youth Club met on June 9, 1995. We talked about our District Youth Achievement Day that was held on July 16, 1995.

Marcy Dorotik told us about our District Six tour that we would be going on to San Marcos to visit caverns of Wonder World and the Mystery Mountain Train Tour. Then, we were to be off to San Antonio to the Ripley's Believe It or Not! and a wax museum.

We would then ride the river walk boats and eat wherever we wanted. I couldn't wait for this trip because it was going to be a lot of fun.

For refreshments, the Drapela family served snow cones. It was a hot day so they really tasted good.

Our next meeting was set for August 13, 1995. It was to be our outing. We are going to the movies and then to Mr. Gatti's to eat lunch. See you all at State.

Kirby Bubela (8/03/95) —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club Reports on August Meeting Lodge

The August 3, 1995, meeting of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club was called to order by President Sharon Borak.

Lisa Reck led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for the youth club pledge. There were three members present and Leslie Juranek was our guest. The secretary's report was read and approved. The treasurer collected dues.

Old business was the youth club members giving reports on how the District YAD and youth tour went. New business included who will attend State YAD. Also, we started discussing what we will do at the District Six Fall Meeting.

Poems were read and door prizes were awarded. Next month's project theme is Labor Day.

After the meeting, we all enjoyed working on puzzles and playing games.

The next meeting is September 7 at 7 p.m. in the Commercial State Bank Gold Room.

Fraternally, Sharon Borak (8/09/95) —SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club Member Enjoys Camp Lodge

Dear Readers, I had a wonderful time at camp. It was very interesting, entertaining and fun—especially on karaoke night!

We had our monthly meeting on Sunday, July 16. We planned to eat outside, but Mother Nature did not agree.

We talked about camp.

In the adult meeting, Youth Leader Diane Engelke honored all of the YAD participants. Mary Alice honored Jesika Tierce for the Libbie Parma scholarship our lodge gives to graduates.

We had a very nice afternoon although it was raining, wet and hot.

Sincerely, Sandra Trickett (13) (7/21/95) —SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club Reports State YAD Winners Lodge

Dear Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club, I would like to congratulate the State YAD winners. The winners from Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club are: Brandy McAdams Second Place in Pictorial Arts Candice McAdams Second Place in Needlework Justin Engelke Third Place in Science and Education Alicia Neslony First Place in Special Category We also went to the Moody Nursing Home to decorate their dining hall with fifties decorations so they can rock and roll!

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (13) (8/14/95) —SPJST--

Lodge 172, Pasadena Youth Club Reports on State YAD Dear Vestnik, Hi, my name is Brandy Noland and I am a part of Lodge 172, Pasadena. State Youth Achievement Day was August 5-6 in Temple. Our new king is C.J. Novak and our new queen is Brandy Dum. After the Royalty competition, there was a dance. It was a lot of fun!

We are going, to Splash Town on August 12. I hope to see you there.

Brandy Noland Vice President (8/08/95)

—SPJST-

16/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 23, 1995

District One Youth Counselor Reports YAD Results Dear Readers, The 1995 District One Youth Achievement Day was again a big success. With 182 craft entries, 26 individual talents, nine group talents and eight royalty contestants, the day was filled with excellent entertainment.

Each contestant did their very best to succeed, but I feel the spirit of friendly competition was lost. Each participant has the hope that they will bring home first place and they feel that their entry is the best. We need to realize that each person has worked hard on their entry and that each one feels that they deserve first place. We need not lay blame on others for falling short of first place, but realize that the decision of the judges is what we must abide by.

It was evident that many youth were disappointed in the judges' decisions by the looks on their faces or failure to even come up and receive a second or third place ribbon. Even parents were over-

heard making comments about the results. This is not what Youth Achievement Day is all about. It is about participation and teaching our youth the value of fair competition. Quoting from a royalty speech, "It's not the winning or losing, but how we play the game." The next time you enter a YAD competition or any other competition, keep this in mind.

Here are the results of the 1995 District One Youth Achievement Day:

DISTRICT ONE ROYALTY COURT pictured from left, are: Duchess Cheryl Story (17), Queen Mindy Suehs (17), King Matthaeu Ford (13), and Duke Anthony Ford (13).

ROYALTY COURT First Place King Matthaeu Ford (13, Dime Box) Duke Anthony Ford (13, Dime Box) Queen Mindy Suehs (17, New Tabor) Duchess Cheryl Story (17, New Tabor) Second Place King Vince Morehead (17, New Tabor) Duke Patrick Mantey (17, New Tabor) Queen Kathryn Kovar (9, Snook) Duchess Courtney Macik (9, Snook) JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place - Lodge 13, Dime Box 2nd Place - Lodge 13, Dime Box

SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place - Lodge 17, New Tabor 2nd Place - Lodge 13, Dime Box INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6-8 1st Place - Lacy Jones (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Sarah Yezak (9, Snook) 3rd Place - April Wotipka (17, New Tabor)

Ages 9-11 1st Place - Cheryl Story (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Crystal Wotipka (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Lauren Prescott (17, New Tabor Ages 12-14 1st Place - Sue Ellen Flippin (Lodge 13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Mabrey Petty (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Jason Gaas (9, Snook)

District One Youth Achievement Day First Place Winners More Winners on the Next Page

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT: First Place represented Lodge 13, Dime Box.

inners SENIOR GROUP TALENT: First Place winners represented Lodge 17, New Tabor.

INDIVIDUAL TALENT: L to R: Lamanda Kostelka (13), Sue Ellen Flippin (13), Cheryl Story (17), and Lacy Jones (17).

SCRAPBOOK: First Place winners represented SCRAPBOOK: Second Place winners represented POSTER: First Place winners represented Lodge 9, Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Lodge 13, Dime Box. Snook.

CONSTRUCTED I 1 EMS, L to R: Cheryl Cannon FOODS, L to R: Wesley Ford (13), Ricky Mantey SEWING, L to R: Delia Wiederhold (13), Amy Gaas (17), Ricky Mantey (17), Jay Roberts (13), and Emily (17), Cheryl Story (17), and April Wotipka (17).

(9), Keri Rife (13), and Justin Zimmerhanzel (13).

Jatzlau (9).

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District One Youth Achievement Day First Place Winners Continued from Previous Page

PICTORIAL ARTS, L to R: Mindy Suehs (17), SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, L to R: Katy Kovar Vince Morehead (17), Nick Kirk (9), and Dwayne (9), Jason Gaas (9), Megan Zimmerhanzel (13), and Lacy Jones (17).

Macik (9).

NEEDLECRAFT, L to R: Katy Kovar (9), Jill Malazzo (17), Lindsey Wiederhold (13), and Travis Schoppe (9).

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HOBBY KITS, L to R: Lamanda Kostelka (13), HANDICRAFT, L to R: Katy Kovar (9), Vince Ricky Mantey (17), Nick Kirk (9), and Patrick Morehead (17), Jess Junek (9), and Lacy Jones (17).

Mantey (17).

Ages 15-17 1st Place - Lamanda Kostelka (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Delia Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) SCRAPBOOK 1st Place - Lodge 17, New Tabor 2nd Place - Lodge 13, Dime Box POSTER 1st Place - Lodge 9, Snook 2nd Place - Lodge 17, New Tabor CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Emily Jatzlau (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Travis Schoppe (9, Snook) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Jay Roberts (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Alicia Ford (13, Dime Box) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Ricky Mantey (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Andy Rife (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Marshall Petty (17, New Tabor) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Cheryl Cann in (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Wesley Ford (13, Dime Box) FOODS Ages 6-8 1st Place - April Wotipka (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Emily Jatzlau (13, Dime BoX) 3rd Place - Kyle Skrabanek (17, New Tabor) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Cheryl Story (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Mia Kovar (9, Snook) 3rd Place - Candice Macik (9, Snook) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Ricky Mantey (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Stacy Spacek (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Mabrey Petty (17, New Tabor)

Ages 15-17 1st Place - Wesley Ford (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Mindy Suehs (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Kathryn Kovar (9, Snook) HANDICRAFTS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Lacy Jones (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Patrick Mantey (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Kimberly Gaas (9, Snook) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Jess Junek (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Alicia Ford (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Lindsey Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Vince Morehead (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Jill Mala77o (17, New Tabor 3rd Place - Nicholas Rackel (13, Dime Box) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Kathryn Kovar (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Lamanda Kostelka (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Delia Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) HOBBY KITS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Patrick Mantey (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Emily Jatzlau (13, Dime Box 3rd Place - Kyle Skrabanek (17, New Tabor) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Nick Kirk (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Mia Kovar (9, Snook) 3rd Place - Jay Roberts (13, Dime Box) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Ricky Mantey (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Andy Rife (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Mabrey Petty (17, New Tabor)

Ages 15-17 1st Place - Lamanda Kostelka (13, Dime Box) NEEDLECRAFT Ages 6-8 1st Place - Travis Schoppe (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Dawn Rackel (13, Dime Box Ages 9-11 1st Place - Lindsey Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Candice Macik (9, Snook) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Jill Malazzo (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Ricky Mantey (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Stacy Spacek (13, Dime Box) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Kathryn Kovar (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Delia Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Lamanda Kostelka (13, Dime Box) PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Dwayne Macik (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Dale Korth (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Travis Schoppe (9, Snook) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Nick Kirk (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Mia Kovar (9, Snook)

3rd Place - Heather Slenk (9, Snook) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Vince Morehead (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Marshall Petty (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Nicholas Rackel (13, Dime Box) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Mindy Suehs (17, New Tabor) SCIENCE AND EDUCATION Ages 6-8 1st Place - Lacy Jones (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Dale Korth (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Travis Schoppe (9, Snook) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Megan Zimmerhanzel (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Alicia Ford (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Cheryl Story (17, New Tabor) Ages 12-14 1,st Place - Amy Gaas (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Nicholas Rackel (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Brooke Paul (17, New Tabor) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Kathryn Kovar (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Cheryl Cannon (17, New Tabor) SEWING Ages 6-8 1st Place - Justin Zimmerhanzel (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Patrick Mantey (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Kimberly Gaas (9, Snook) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Keri Rife (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Heather Slenk (9, Snook) 3rd Place - Candice Macik (9, Snook) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Amy Gaas (9, Snook) 2nd Place - Mabrey Petty (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Anthony Ford (13, Dime Box) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Delia Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) 111111011111111111111111111■11■1111111•11111111111•1111•111111•1111111

"The 1995 District One Youth Achievernent Day was again a big success. With 182 craft entries, 26 individual talents, nine group talents and eight royalty contestants, the day was filled with excellent entertainment."

18/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 23, 1995

1995 State Youth Achievement Day Results JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place - Lodge 30, Taiton: Chad Dorotik, John Marcaurel, Megan Marcaurel, Mandy Staff, Camille Staff, Kirby Bubela, Bethany Dluhos 2nd Place - Lodge 13, Dime Box: Andy Rife, Jay Roberts, Chris West, Dale Korth, Dawn Rachael, Keri Rife, Megan Zimmerhanzel, Emily Jatzlau Justin Zimmerhanzel JUNIOR GROUP TALENT STATE WINNERS: Lodge 30, Taiton, featuring Chad Dorotik, John Marcaurel, Megan Marcaurel, Mandy Staff, Camille Staff, Kirby Bubela and Betheny Dluhos.

3rd Place - Lodge 160, San Angelo: Chase Bubenik, Neil Block, Kamber Noel, Roxanne Halfmann, Chase Dierschke, Sarah Dierschke, Nathan Block, Austin Miller, Nathan Schwartz SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place - Lodge 84, Dallas: Neal Anderson, C.J. Novak, J.J. Novak, Meribeth Novak 2nd Place - Lodge 30, Taiton: Jeanie Dorotik, Sarah Dluhos, Crystal Roye, Rachel Dluhos 3rd Place - Lodge 88, Houston: Holly Hubbard, Valerie Mattiza, Karen Bender, Lisa Farquhar, Lindsey Budwick

SENIOR GROUP TALENT STATE WINNERS: Lodge 84, Dallas, featuring J.J. Novak, C.J. Novak, Neal Andreason and Meribeth Novak.

INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6-8 1st Place - Kayla Kenny (84, Dallas) 2nd Place - Mandy Staff (30, Taiton) 3rd Place - Lacy Jones (17, New Tabor Ages 9-11 1st Place - Jamie Lyn Novak (84, Dallas) 2nd Place - Cheryl Story (17, New Tabor 3rd Place - Kristine Dum (97, Placedo) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Laura Spanel-Weber (20, Granger) 2nd Place - Jennifer Block (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Kara Morrisey (107, Floresville) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Meribeth Novak (84, Dallas) 2nd Place - Jolene Spillers (107, Floresville) 3rd Place - Allyson Holman (187, Round Rock)

INDIVIDUAL TALENT STATE WINNERS, L to R: Kayla Kenney (84), Jamie Lynn Novak (84), Laura Spanel - Weber (20), and Meribeth Novak (84).

SCRAPBOOK 1st Place - Lodge 24, Cyclone 2nd Place - Lodge 88, Houston 3rd Place - Lodge 160, San Angelo CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Kirby Bubela (30, Taiton) 2nd Place - Andy Baker (24, Cyclone) 3rd Place - Christi Elaine Sparkman (6, Cottonwood) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Chase Bubenik (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Lacy Cervenka (29, Taylor) 3rd Place - Nicholas Vahalik (4, Hallettsville)

SCRAPBOOK STATE WINNERS; Lodge 24, Cyclone. Pictured, from left, are Tammy Baker, Jennifer Ashcraft, Lisa Spanhel and Tonya Spanhel.

Ages 12-14 1st Place - Lisa Reck (40, El Campo-Hillje) 2nd Place - Jeffrey Kelm (29, Taylor) 3rd Place - Ricky Mantey, Tr. (17, New Tabor)

Ages 15-17 1st Place - Stacey Branham (185, New Braunfels) 2nd Place - Jason Koliha (24, Cyclone) 3rd Place - Michael Kaspar (30, Taiton) FOODS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Amy Roach (154, Fort Worth) 2nd Place - Emily Jatzlau (13, Dime Box) 3rd Place - Jordan Lyon (177, Academy) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Trevor Scott (4, Hallettsville) 2nd Place - Roxanne Halfmann (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Janet Baca (47, Seaton) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Tonya Spanhel (24, Cyclone) 2nd Place - Sarah Jaroszewski (185, New Braunfels) 3rd Place - Shara Dluhos (30, Taiton) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Melissa Hubenak (92, Fort Worth) 2nd Place - Darren Havemann (88, Houston) 3rd Place - Jennifer Ashcraft (24, Cyclone) HANDICRAFTS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Lacy Jones (17, New Tabor 2nd Place - Austin Miller (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Andy Baker (24, Cyclone Ages 9-11 1st Place - Nicholas Vahalik (4, Hallettsville) 2nd Place - Jarod Olds (84, Dallas) 3rd Place - Sarah Dierschke (160, San Angelo) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Nicholas Havemann (88, Houston) 2nd Place - Vince Morehead (17, New Tabor) 3rd Place - Derek Koehler (185, New Braunfels) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Becky Schwertner (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Kevin Koehler (185, New Braunfels) 3rd Place - Tammi Dobecka (6, Cottonwood) HOBBY KITS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Patrick Mantey (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Nathan Block (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Ross Juranek (40, El Campo-Hillje) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Neil Block (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Whitney Bohnenberger (185, New Braunfels) 3rd Place - Nick Kirk (9, Snook) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Ricky Mantey, Jr. (17, New Tabor) 2nd Place - Valerie Mattiza (88, Houston) 3rd Place - Jennifer Block (160, San Angelo) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Karen Bender (88, Houston) 2nd Place - Ryan Jansa (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - C.J. Novak (84, Dallas)

Wednesday, August 23, 1995---VESTNIK.119 NEEDLECRAFT Ages 6-8 1st Place - Austin Miller (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Joshua Siptak (4, Hallettsville) 3rd Place - Travis Schoppe (9, Snook Ages 9-11 1st Place - Roxanne Halfmann (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Whitney Bohnenberger (185, New Braunfels) 3rd Place - Megan Marcaurele (30, Talton) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Cara Jansa (160, San Angelo 2nd Place - Candice McAdams (66, Waco) 3rd Place - Laura Spanel-Weber (20, Granger) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Sarah Dluhos (30, Taiton) 2nd Place - Todd Schwartz (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Allyson Holman (187, Round Rock) PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6-8 1st Place - Travis Plech (185, New Braunfels) 2nd Place - Dwayne Macik (9, Snook) 3rd Place - Nicholas Goodwin (88, Houston) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Roxanne Halfmann (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Chad Dorotik (30, Taiton) 3rd Place - Scott Hudson (24, Cyclone) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Jimmy Halfmann (160, San Angelo) 2nd Place - Brandon Mason (154, Fort Worth) 3rd Place - Curtis Dorotik (30, Taiton) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Jeanine Dorotik (30, Taiton) 2nd Place - Brandy McAdams (66, Waco) 3rd Place - Becky Schwertner (160, San Angelo) SEWING Ages 6-8 1st Place - Elizabeth Ann Vahalik (4, Hallettsville) 2nd Place - Rachel Baca (47, Seaton) 3rd Place - Justin Zimmerhanzel (13, Dime Box) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Trevor Scott (4, Hallettsville) 2nd Place - Jamie Lynn Novak (84, Dallas) 3rd Place - Janet Baca (47, Seaton)

Ages 12-14 1st Place - Collette Kenney (84, Dallas) 2nd Place - Cara Jansa (160, San Angelo 3rd Place - Amy Gaas ( 9, Snook) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Sharon Borak (40, El Campo-Hillje) 2nd Place - Todd Schwartz (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Delia Wiederhold (13, Dime Box) SCIENCE AND EDUCATION Ages 6-8 1st Place - Gilbert Bohac (20, Granger) 2nd Place - Nathan Block (160, San Angelo) 3rd Place - Whitney Mae Dobecka (6, Cottonwood) Ages 9-11 1st Place - Jessica Kelner (28, East Bernard) 2nd Place - Celia Dobecka (6, Cottonwood) 3rd Place - Sarah Dierschke (160, San Angelo)

CONSTRUCTED ITEMS STATE WINNERS, L to R: Kirby Bubela (30), Chase Bubenik (160), Lisa Reck (40), and Stacey Branham (185).

Ages 12-14 1st Place - Valerie Mattiza (88, Houston) 2nd Place - Jessica Lyon (177, Academy) 3rd Place - Justin Engelke (66, Waco) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Karen Bender (88, Houston) 2nd Place - Devin Koehler (185, New Braunfels) 3rd Place - Michael Kaspar (30, Taiton) SPECIAL CATEGORY Ages 6-8 1st Place - Patrick Mills (185, New Braunfels) 2nd Place - Courtney Wagner (177, Academy) 3rd Place - Nathan Block (160, San Angelo)

FOODS STATE WINNERS, L to R: Amy Roach (154), Trevor Scott (4), Tonya Spanhel (24), and Melissa Hubenak (92).

Ages 9-11 1st Place - Jay Roberts (13, Dime Box) 2nd Place - Nicholas Vahalik (4, Hallettsville) 3rd Place - Chase Bubenik (160, San Angelo) Ages 12-14 1st Place - Alicia Neslony (66, Waco) 2nd Place - Mark Greger (47, Seaton) 3rd Place - Jessica Bubenik (160, San Angelo) Ages 15-17 1st Place - Jennifer Ashcraft (24, Cyclone) 2nd Place - Jeremy Kalmus (4, Hallettsville) 3rd Place - Stephanie Leschber (187, Round Rock)

HANDICRAFTS STATE WINNERS, L to R: Lacy Jones (17), Nicholas Vahalik (4), Nicholas Havemann (88), and Becky Schwertner (160).

(More winners photos on next page.)

Thanks to This Year's Emcees Emceeing the 1995-1996 State SPJST Royalty Competition was Michael Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Michael, who is a past SPJST State King, earned the title of "Mr. SPJST" at the Michael Morris 1992 SPJST Convention in Victoria. He is a lifelong participant and supporter of the SPJST Youth Program.

Emceeing the 1995-1996 State Youth Achievement Day was Dennis Hermis of Lodge 142, Houston where his wife, Elizabeth, is youth leader. Dennis is a longtime supDennis Hermis porter of the Youth Program and regularly chaperones at L.I.T. workshops and District Five camps.

HOBBY KITS STATE WINNERS, L to R: Patrick Mantey (17), Neil Block (160), Ricky Mantey, Jr. (17), and Karen Bender (88).

20/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 23, 1995

NEEDLECRAFT STATE WINNERS, L to R: Austin Miller (160), Roxanne SPECIAL CATEGORY STATE WINNERS, L to R: Patrick Mills (185), Jay Roberts (13), Alicia Neslony (66), and Jennifer Ashcraft (24).

Halfmann (160), Cara Jansa (160), and Sarah Dluhos.

SENIOR BESEDA STATE WINNERS: Lodge 84, Dallas, FRONT, L to R: C.J. Novak, PICTORIAL ARTS STATE WINNERS, L to R: Travis Ploch (185), Roxanne Neal Andreason, J.J. Novak, and Alex Smith. BACK, L to R: Meribeth Novak, Kelly Sims, Jamie Novak, and Collette Kenney.

Halfmann (160), Jimmy Halfmann (160), Jeanine Dorotik (30).

JUNIOR BESEDA STATE WINNERS: Lodge 84, Dallas, FRONT, L to R: Rusty SCIENCE AND EDUCATION STATE WINNERS, L to R: Gilbert Bohac (20), Sims, Michael Kenney, Kevin Smith and Brooks Zabonik. BACK, L to R: Leslie Sims, Kayla Kenney, Stacy Coker and Marchelle Olds.

Jessica Kelner (28), Valerie Mattiza (88), and Karen Bender (88).

Pictured, at right, are Top Junior Dwayne Macik of Lodge 9, Snook and Top Teen Kathryn Kovar, also of Lodge 9, Snook.

SEWING STATE WINNET:S, L to R: Collette Kenney (84), and Sharon Borak (40).

Vahalik (4), Trevor Scott (4),

Congratulations to all of our members who participated in activities on the local lodge, district and state level.

The SPJST Youth Program remains an excellent example of how fraternal activities can challenge us as indivialzrils and at the bring Lls save closer sus a Society.

23.srpna 1995-VESTNiK/21

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI I east Ceska ttedn•orgfin Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty StAtu Texas, zakAene roku 1897

ROtNiK 83 tiSLO 31

Budete-li letos v echach, udelejte si zajimavST vS7let do more skal Skalnf hrad Vald gtejn gfrgf turistickd vetejnost jiste zna. Nejen proto, to ptidomku „z Valdgtejna" utIval proslaven/ dobrodruh z doby tticetilete vdlky a jeden z nejvyrnamnejg fch politika 17. stoletf v techach, ale i pro obraz sv. Jana Kftitele ye zdej gf kapliece, kteremu pry zapajeil podobu sam velk/ basnlk Mdje Karel Hynek Macha...

Valdgtejn tell jen nekolik malt) kilometre jihov/cho hodne od Turnova, na skupine pfskovcov/ch skal, kterd tvoti zapadnf okraj rozlehleho hruboskalskeho skalnfho mesta. Zalotil jej v letech 1260-1280 ptedek Vald gtejnav Jaroslav z Hrugtice. Pfskovcove skalnf bloky, ktere poskytovaly maj itel am bezpeene atoeigte„byly propojeny dtevenymi mosty. Drlitele hradu se easto sttfdali - za husitsk/ch vdlek jimi byli naptfklad hejtman sirotka Jan t apek ze San a Jan Talaftis, o necoyozdeji dvojice loupeenika Sof a Svejkar, jejicht Mani ueinila piftrt at trestnd v/prava zemskeho vojska v roce 1440. Na Vald gtejne se bydlelo at do poloviny 16.stoletf, kdy ohen znieil vgechna dtevend stavenf; zustal jen kamenn/ paldc, zadnf vet a hradby.

Od roku 1582 se hrad uvddf jako zficenina. Zpust12 hradnf areal vgak znovu otil koncem 17.stoletf, kdy byl v majetku potomka slavnfho Abrechta z Vald gtejna. Usadil se tu totit poustevnik Vdclav Holan Rovensky, &ly e vygehradsk/ varhanfk a autor baroknf cfrkevnf hudby. V roce 1713 byly postaveny kamenne mosty, spojujfcf pfehradf s prvnfm nddvotfm a na prvnf z nich pteneseny pfskovcove sochy svetca.

V roce 1722 vyrostl ve ztfceninach baroktnf kostelfk sv. Jana Nepomuckeho. V prvnf polovine 19.stoletf dopinil stdvajfcf stavby jegte hostinec a empfrova brana, vyrostla tu i v/klenkovd kaple s obrazem sv. Jana Kftitele od malfte Franti gka Magka, jehot tvdf byla sveho east' povalovana za jedin/ existujfcf portret K.H. Machy. Dnes jsou vedci k tomuto tvrzenf znaene skeptietf. V letech 1838-1841 dal Alois z Aehrentalu upravit Valdgtejn podle doboveho romantickeho vkusu.

Jednotlive easti propojily kamenne schody, koncem stoletf vyrostl na ttetfm nadvotf pseudogoticky paldc.

I kdyt tyto apravy naru gily pavodnf vzhled hradu, zastal Valdgtejn velk/m Idkadlem pro milovnfky romantiky a ticha. Dnes, po nekolikalete rekonstrukci, je hrad znovu pffstupn/ pro vetejnost, navfc se tu mtliete i obeerstvit.

23.srpna 1995 Eine na skalnfm ostrohu uprostted lesa letf nevelke pozastatky hradku Kaveiny, kter/ tvotil pravdepodobne pfedsunute opevnenf Vald gtejna a spolu s nfm byl v roce 1440 dobyt a rozboten. Jihovychodnfm smerem se rozlevd doslovene kamenne more romanticke hruboskalske mesto. To dalo take cele oblasti Turnovska a Jiefnska nazev tesk/ rdj. Poprve se toto oznaeenf objevilo v 70.letech minuleho stoletf. Skalnf mesto pod zamkem Hruba Skala nedaleko Vald gtejna tak pojmenovali hoste laznI Sedmihorky, ktetf se pou gteli na objevne v/pravy do skalnfho labyrintu. Skaly jsou dnes protkdny hustou sftf znaeen/ch cest, ktere prochdzejf terni nejkrasnej g fmi misty.

Pozoruhodne skalnf &vary mateme poznavat nejen zdola, z cest klikatfcfch se pti tistf skal, ale i z vyhlfdkove cesty nad plo g inou, ktera se jmenuje Zlata stezka Ceskeho raje.

Pohlecl, kter/ se nam naskytne z eetn/ch vyhlfdek, se ndm ureite na dlouhou dobu vryje do pameti. Pti vyhIldkove ceste za zamkem hrubd Skala letf i pane arboretum eili park vzacnych dtevin, pavodne zaloten/ jako botanicka zahrada v letech 1860 - 1862. Ma rozlohu 2,73 ha a jeho jadrem je 35 druha stroma ptevalne ze Severnf Ameriky. Vgechny exemplate jsou oznaeeny tabulkami.

Arboretu dominujf mohutne douglasky a jedle obrovske.

Nekorunovan/m krdlern je tu jedle Lowova, pochdzejfcf ze Sierry Nevady v Kalifornii. Je jf 77 let a je to pr/ nejstar gf jedle v Cechach vabec. Nav gtevu Hruboskalska je mono spojit i s prohlfdkou b/valeho Kopicova statku, stojfcfho na louce sevtene lesy asi 2 km jitne od Valdgtejna, a ptilehlou skalnf galerif desitek plastik, ktere do pfskovcovych sten vytesal samouk Vojtech Kopic.

Nejblitg f teleznienf zastavkou je Turnov - mesto ei Karlovice Sedmihorky.

Vladimir Soukup Zaslal K. Sicner --SPJST--

Legrace Musi WI, I Kdyby...

Anglietina je na jfdelnich lfstcfch pratsk/Ch restauracf dnes stejne beInd jako nerneina a jejf ptitomnost je jeg te vice patrna v ulicfch ve stredu mesta. Spfg net polykav/ ptizvuk z Lond/na nebo zadopatrove rdekovanf z Glasgow je vetginou slyg et bublav/ a protdhl/ ptizvuk z Chicaga, Atlanty ei Washingtonu.

Jednfm z dasledka ptaivu Amerieana je i zdplava "americk/ch vtipa," ktere easto vyprav6j1 oni-sami.

Jeden je o tom, jak spolu jedou ech, Nemec, Rus a Ameriean ve vlaku v jednom kupd. Nemec spotadd kus uzene klobdsy a zbytek vyhodf z okna. "Nernci majf spousty klobds," vysvetluje. Rus vypije pal lahve vodky, naeet ldhev vyhodf z okna.

"Rusove majf vice vodky, net' sami pottebujf," ffica. tech o tom vgem chvili tige pfemyglf...a vyhodf z okna Amerkana.

Jiny vtip si dobfra notorick6 potae

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech Lekce devetadvacati—Lesson 29 The preposition— Piedloika There are 2 types of prepositions: primary and secondary Primary prepositions are v, na, bez, etc., and secondary prepositions are formed from declinable words through combination with primary prepositions, such as o-kolo, u-vnitf, po-dil, etc.

There are also prepositional phrases,

DvaatficatST kurs 6.egitiny v Aliefu.

Aliefska veeernf gkola zahajf ye sttedu, gesteho zatf 1995, jit 32. semester hovorove eegtiny. Toto vyueovanf bude 12 tydna, vtdy ve sttedu, od 6:30 do 9.00 veeer v budove High School Hastings North.

Tato gkola se nachazf mezi bulvdrem Bellaire na jihu a ulicf Alief-Clodine na severu, na jihozapadnf strane ktitovatky ulic Cook Rd. a High Star Dr. v samostatnem gkolnfm okresu osady Alief v jihozapadnf easti velkomesta Houstonu. Inserovan/ kurs eegtiny bude opet zameten na jednoduchou konversaci se zaklady mluvnice k roz gffenf hovorov/ch moinostf vgude kde je zde v Texasu i kdekoliv jinde eeska fee poutIvana.

S' kolne je pouze 49 dolara a ueitelem je opet John J. Karas z Houstonu.

Dal gf informace ohledne tohoto kursu zdelf kanceldt aliefske veeernf gkoly, jet ma ndsledujfcf adresu a telefony: Alief Community Evening School (AISD), P.O. Box 68, Alief, TX 77411. Ph. 498-8110 x 3200, 6460 or 495-4053.

Amerieana s jazyky, jin/mi net je jejich vlastnf. Vtip se ma vypravet ye forme otdzek a odpovedf: Jak se fika eloveku, kter/ hovoff ttemi jazyky?

Trilingvnf. Jak se tfka eloveku, ktery hovoff dvema jazyky? Bilingvnf. A jak byste tekli eloveku, kter/ steif hovotf jednom jazykem? AmeriCan. Don Hill The Prague Tribune --SPJST-frequently used by people in the journalistic profession, such as: v dasiedku neeeho, v ramci neeeho, etc. *** Here is a list of the most commonly used prepositions: bez—without dle—according to (short form of po die) podle—according to podel—along, alongside vedle—beside do—into dovnitf—(go) inside kolem—round, around okolo—around, bypass krome—besides, with the exception of misto—place, spot od—from, away from uprostfed—in the center of se and s—with ze and z—out of, from... u—at... uvnitf—inside behem—during the course of... nasledkem—as a result of... za tie'elem—for the purpose of... v dusledku—as a result of... na zaklade—on the basis of... k, ke, and ku—to, up to proti—against naproti—across from

Post Scriptum: Vytieovanf ee gtiny a ueenf se eeske teei je nutne k zachovanf nageho narodnfho do dictvf jelikoi studiem Ceske teei se stava eeskoamericke studentstvo etnicky uvedomelej g f. Toto studentstvo spolu s dal g ani roduvern/mi krajany pak nedopustf aby eeska mluva se stala tu v Texasu za 30 ei 50 let mrtv/m jazykem, konefcfm v muzeu. Ceska ee je slovansky jazyk, kter/ naleif do slovanske jazykove skupiny, jet je nejvetg f v Evrope. Znalost eegtiny tedy usnadni studia v gech ostatnfch slovansk/ch feel. Studia ee gtiny jsou rovnet velmi vhodnd pro v gechny ty echoamerieany druhe, ttetf ei geste generace, chystajfcf se na navgtevu Cesk6 Republiky, kdy stard viast je koneene svobodna!

Prosfm upozornete na zhora uvedeny kurs eegtiny v Aliefu sve pffbuzne, pfdtele a zrame. Kgdy, mlady ei start, je uptfmn6 vftan.

Rovnei tak jsou vftani i dffvejgf studenti.

Ueitel John J. Karas z Houstonu.

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22/VESTNIK-23.srpna 1995

vzhledem k-in regards to... kviili-because of... za-after, behind pro-for (also through and along, when used as a prefix). pies-across skrz-through, on account of mimo-besides, out of (town), miss (the target). na-on v-in po-after nad-over pod-under pfed-in front of mezi-in between Assignment Construct sentences, using all of the above prepositions. *** Translate the following into Czech: 1. He came without his hat.

2. According to her, she no longer cares.

3. The scenery was beautiful along the river.

4. She sat beside her husband.

5. Father said, "go into the house!"

6. Mother called "go inside!"

7. The ring of Beseda dancers went round and round.

8. They danced around the wedded pair.

9. There is no one here besides me.

10. What a beautiful place!

11. I am from the region of DomaNice.

12. They sat in the middle of the circle.

13. Come with us!

14. He ran from the fire.

15. Is she at their home?

16. During the conversation, I learned he was from Chicago.

17. As a result of our conversation, we started corresponding.

18. We went for the purpose of looking at the art exhibition.

19. On the basis of these figures, we can proceed.

20. Go up to him and greet him 21. Walk up to the wall and look over.

22. They live across from us.

23. Because of her, we got wet.

24. She followed her brother.

25. Do this for me, please.

26. Walk across the street carefully.

27. I was out of town on business.

28. His shot missed the target.

29. Sit on the bench.

30. After the meeting, a social will be held.

31. A picture hangs over the mantelpiece.

32. There is mud under the table.

33. We stopped in front of the gate.

34. Come join us!

Be an active member of your local lodge!

Vitame Vas!

Czech Heritage Day National Hall SPJST Lodge 92 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road in Fort Worth

Saturday, Sept. 9 Dinner: Noon - 6 p.m.

Adults: $6 - Under 12: $4 Music from 2 - 6 p.m. by

The Vrazels Music from 8 -12 p.m. by the

Jodie Mikula Orchestra Memory Makers Czech Choir at 12:15 p.m.

Sokol Fort Worth at 12:45 p.m.

Texas Czech Beseda Dancers at 1:15 p.m.

Alpine Dancers of Dallas at 6 p.m.

Czech Dancers of West at 7 p.m.

Admission: $6 Under 17: $3

Labor Day Weekend

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Band Schedule Saturday, September 2, 1995 West Tent East Tent Alpenmusikanten Brave Combo The Harvestors

Noon - 4 p.m. Jodie Mikula Orchestra Noon - 4 p.m.

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Vrazels Polka Band 4 p.m. - 8 p..m.

8 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Bobby Jones Band 8 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.

Sunday, September 3, 1995 East Tent West Tent Alpenmusikanten Brave Combo The Harvestors

Noon - 4 p.m.

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Jodie Mikula Orchestra Noon - 4 p.m.

Moravian Kats 4:30 pm. - 8:30 p.m.

Sulak Brothers Band 8:30 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Come be our guest!

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Westfest is a celebration of culture. Come join us and learn our traditions, our foods and our fun. Our festival is a family experience. There is truly something for young and old!

On the West Fair & Rodeo Grounds One Mile South on Main Street Free Shuttle Buses Downtown to Festival Parking $1 Per Car at Festival Grounds No Pets or Coolers HOURS: 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Parade Downtown Saturday at 10 a.m.

ADMISSION (Each Day) Adults: $5 Children 6 - 12 Years: $2 Under 6: FREE (When accompanied by an adult)

Westfest Multi-Cultural Program Saturday, September 2 12:30 - 1:00 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:00

$50.00

$100.00 For more information, contact the editor at (817) 773-1575.

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 clays 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

2:00 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00 6:00 - 6:30 6:30 - 7:00 7:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - ?

Texas Czech (Moravian) Beseda Dancers of Dallas Skandi Dancers of Dallas Seaton Czech Beseda Dancers; also recognition of SPJST State Royalty Parade of Authentic Czech Costumes Cadence Cloggers of San Antonio Czech Folk Dancers of West El Folklorico juyenil de Waco De Texas Klompendansers of Houston Brazos Valley Cloggers of Waco Alpine Dancers of Dallas Csardas Hungarian Dancers of Austin (New Group) Norwegian Leikarringen of Dallas Sokol West Gymnasts' Exhibition Trojan Dazzlers of West (National Champions) Texas Accordian Association Musicians

Sunday, September 3 1:00 - 1:30 1:30 - 2:00 2:00 - 2:30 2:30 - 3:00 3:00 - 4:00 4:00 - 4:30 4:30 - 5:00 5:00 - 5:30 5:30 - 6:00 6:00 - 6:30 6:30 - 7:00 7:00 - 8:00 8:00 - 8:30 8:30 - ?

West High School Junior Historians Skandi Dancers of Dallas De Texas Klompdansers of Houston Cadence Cloggers of San Antonio Czech Folk Dancers of West El Folklorico juyenil de Waco County Line Dancers/ Texas Tornadoes of Killeen (National Champions) I Colon Italiani of the Italian Club of Dallas Brazos Valley Cloggers of Waco Alpine Dancers of Dallas Norwegian Leikarringen of Dallas Sokol West Gymnasts' Exhibition Trojan Dazzlers of West (National Champions) Texas Accordian Association Musicians

MYRON FLOREN will perform on Sunday afternoon.

Listen for exact time on our Public Address System.

Wednesday, August 23, 1995—ViSTNIK/23

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Saturday, August 26—Martinez Wedding Reception Monday, August 28—American Legion at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2—SUPERGAMES at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 2—Monthly Meeting at 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9—Wolf-Weatherman Wedding Reception Saturday, Sept. 23—Dena-Murray Wedding Reception Monday, Sept. 25—American Legion at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 25—Due West (C&W) Saturday, Sept. 2—Kevin Hardin Band (C&W) Saturday, Sept. 9 Country Delux (C&W) Saturday, Sept. 16—Texas Brew (CC&W) Saturday, Sept. 23—John-Partridge (C& ) Saturday, Sept. 30—Sundance (C&W)

(Game night every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615 . 1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0) LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, August 25—Social Night Saturday, August 26—Baby Shower Sunday, August 27—Zettler Family Reunion Friday, Sept. 8—Trustee Meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 9—Private Birthday Party Sunday, Sept. 10—Lodge 6 meeting at 1 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK (Local lodge meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Saturday, August 26—Mendoza Reunion Saturday, September 3—Richter Reunion Sunday, Sept. 3—Persky Reunion Saturday, Sept. 9—Alexander, Herrera, Rodriguez Reunion Sunday, Sept. 10—Dance Club (Music by Jerry Haisler); 4-8 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 11—Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 23—Barela Wedding and Reception Saturday, Sept. 30—Private Rental

at 5:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at 352-9139.

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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, August 27—Battle Dance; Music by Jodie Mikula and Harry Czarnek (2 - 7 p.m.) ($6 per person) Sunday, Sept. 10—Central Texas Sounds; 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person).

Saturday, Sept. 16—King of Swing; 8:30 12:30 ($5 per person) (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 Wed., August 23—Trustee's Meeting at 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 26—Young People's Hawaiian Night--Come out for an evening of fun and song.

Monday, Sept. 11—Covered-dish social at 7 p.m., followed by monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Louise Zavodny at 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, Sept. 2-15th Party Saturday, Sept. 9—Rotary Thursday, Sept. 14—Lodge Meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 16—Rychlic 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, Sept. 23—Rychlic Wedding FlagGame 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. ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Adult lodge meetings are every second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. The Youth Club meets

(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. 35, ELK

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(Lodge No. 35, Elk features dancing every Saturday from 8:30-12:30. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of the month, unless otherwise noted.)

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

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LODGE NO. 38, KOVAR Sunday, September 10—Dinner and Auction at the SPJST Hall in Kovar. Fried chicken and stew with all the trimmings. Plates: $4.50/adults; $2.50/children under 12. Dinner at 12 noon; Auction at 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 16—Dance with music by the Czech Harvesters Sunday, September 17-24th Czech Fest.

Activities begin with lunch; free dance from 3 to 6 p.m. with music by the Al Vanek Band.

Monday, September 18—Monthly lodge meeting at 7:30 p.m.

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

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LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN

LODGE NO 88, HOUSTON

Lodge meetings are held every third Sunday of each month. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. VI-embers, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

Saturday, August 26—Jack Melick: "Piano Man," Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person.

Friday, Sept. 1—Texas Brew: C/W Saturday, Sept. 2—John Sullivan: Big Band Music; Dress Code; $9 per person Saturday, Sept. 9—Bobby Jones: PolkaTime Saturday, Sept. 16—The New Edition: Polka and Variety Saturday, Sept. 23—Bobby Lane: Big Band Music from Nebraska; Dress Code; $10 per person Saturday, Sept. 30—Gus Lindemann: Ballroom and Variety; $6 per person

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, Sept. 20—Quarterly Meeting at 7 p.m.; Fraternalist selected.

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

(Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.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.)

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, August 26—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 2—King of Swing Saturday, Sept. 9—Leo Majek Orchestra Saturday, Sept. 16—Tony Janak Polka Band Saturday, Sept. 23—Jerry Haisler & Melody Five Saturday, Sept. 30—El Campo Melody Boys (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.

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 Sunday, August 27—Country and western dance from 3 - 7 p.m. Music by Jerry Pierce and his Wildwood Band; Admission: $5 Saturday, September 9—Czech Heritage Day Celebration. Please see advertisement.

(The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361. 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. 49, ROWENA Saturday, August 26—Dance with music by Swigs Saturday, September 2—Beach Reunion Friday, September 15—Game Social; 6 p.m.

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. ***

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LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, August 26—Cherokee Rose Saturday, Sept. 2—No Dance

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LODGE NO. 175, ROSENBERG Tuesday, September 12 Quarterly Meeting at the George Memorial Library, Richmond, Room 2B; 7 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, August 26—Fire Creek Saturday, Sept. 2—Debonaires Saturday, Sept. 9—Back Roads (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 6:30 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, August 26—Road House Band Saturday, Sept. 2—Rough Country Saturday, Sept. 9—Head Over Heels Saturday, Sept. 16—Cross Fire Saturday, Sept. 23—Trotter & Anderson (All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge membership monthly meetings are the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL 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 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).

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK

(Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 8 ,4, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.)

Friday, August 25—Frontier Saturday, August 26—Lonesome Dove Friday, Sept. 1—People's Choice Saturday, Sept. 2—Frontier Sunday, Sept. 3—Five Band Competition Nite; 6-12 Friday, Sept. 8—Lonesome Dove Saturday, Sept. 9—Texas Fever Friday, Sept. 15—Sierra Saturday, Sept. 16—People's Choice

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

(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.)

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO (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.) ***

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

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON

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

Members, please bring snacks.

Sunday, Sept. 10—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, October 15—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

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(Hall 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.)

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

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(Lodge business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Game nights are every Thursday and Saturday 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. 'Barbara's "Barbara's Kitchen" will be open.)

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN

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

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LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA - JOURDANTON

(Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise.)

Sunday, September 10—Quarterly lodge meetin at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

Members lease attend! Please RSVP to Tillie Koch by September 4 to reserve your plate. Call (210)569-5627.

Friday, August 25—Polka Club Saturday, August 26—Private Party Saturday, Sept. 2—Square Dance Tuesday, Sept 5—Line Dancing at 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 5—Lodge Meeting at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 201, NELSONVILLE - BLEIBLERVILLE Regular monthly lodge meetings are the sec ond Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

—SPJST-

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The Right Time

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This is the right time to call your SPJST sales representative or the SPJST Home Office for an insurance check up.

For more information, call your local SPJST sales representative or the Home Office at 1(800) 727-7578 and we will put you in touch with a representative in your area.