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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 January 31, 1996 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 84 NUMBER 5
Learning to spot opportunities
Lodge workshop set for February 24 The Eleventh Annual Local Lodge Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 24 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Registration for the workshop will begin at 9.a.m. with the workshop scheduled to start at 10 a.m. There will also he a complimentary luncheon at noon. The 1995 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet will follow at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Featured speaker for the workshop will he Linda Woodbury of Austin, Texas. A nationally acclaimed speaker and professional business woman, she has keynoted conventions throughout the U.S. and Canada. As a testament to her abilities; the National Speakers' Association recognized Ms. Woodbury as a Showcase, Motivational Speaker after only one year in the field.
"Ms. Woodbury, who is blind, has developed personal and professional skills far beyond those that many sighted people may claim," says Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, whose department is coordinating this year's workshop. "She developed and now presents unique stepby-step methods to increase confidence and accomplish goals. Her listeners learn to take risks and turn perceived weaknesses into obvious strengths." According to Sister Anglin, the workshop is aimed at helping all SPJST leaders recognize the opportunities that exist in our changing world. "The message is that diversity translates to innovation; change means challenge and excitement; leadership
"The workshop is aimed at helping all SPJST leaders recognize the opportunities c ist our changing world."
becomes respect for individual worth; and empowerment comes from restoring confidence," she explains. In addition to to Ms. Woodbury's presentation, attendees will receive timely information related to the 1996 SPJST Convention in Arlington. A portion of the program will also be devoted to addressing various local lodge challenges and opportunities. The SPJST Supreme Lodge has authorized reimbursement for one car per lodge to attend the workshop. Lodges receiving awards at the Awards Dinner at Lodge 24 following the workshop will he
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authorized reimbursement for one additional car. Members interested in attending the workshop need to contact their lodge president or secretary to have their name included on a registration form which must be returned to the Home Office for accurate count of attendees. For additional workshop information, please contact the Home Office at (817) 773-1575, or call, toll-free,. at 1-800-72SPJST. The Home Office staff is eager to he of assistance and make this workshop. an enjoyable and informative event.
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Your Business . .
, or maybe it's your friend's business!
Either way you look at it, it's in the
1996 SPJST Member Services Directory which accompanies this week's Vestnik.
What a Sight to See Nature lovers—as well as deer hunters, we're sure—will appreciate this photo taken by Paul Manak, a member of Lodge 84, Dallas. Paul, who is an avid bow hunter, shot the photo this deer season while he was hunting in Star City, which is located in Hamilton
County. And, in case you're wondering, he took a shot—and missed. Something he didn't miss, however, was the memorable opportunity to photograph this many bucks all in one place. Thanks to Ben Jarma, also of Lodge 84, for submitting Paul's photo.