Vestnik 1996 10 16

Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

VE SINiK SPJST Herald Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897 BROTHERHOOD

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 October 16, 1996 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 84 NUMBER 40

Your participation encouraged

Czech Heritage Week set for October 20-26 October 20 to 26 is Czech Heritage Week in Texas. Thanks to Sister Janice Lindemann Swope for submitting the following article. Janice is chairperson of the TO. CA (Texans of Czech Ancestry) Czech Heritage Week Committee.

W. a few weeks, Czech v Texans will observe "Czech Heritage Week" for the second year. If Czech groups have not begun to make plans for this observance, now is the time to begin! In our planning, we must remember the intent of the resolution as presented to the Legislature by Judge Janacek of LaGrange. Several members of the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Societ y, along with Dr. Eva Rubalova of Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic, also testified on behalf of the passage of this resolution which declared the last full week in October as "Czech Heritage

Week." The intent of the resolution is to preserve Czech heritage by involving children in learning about Czech ethnicity and culture. When children are participating in activities where they are learning about Czech language, traditions, music and dance, culture, and the arts, their parents' involvement is almost guaranteed.

Local schools are encouraged to participate in commemorating this special week by including in their curriculum the study of Czech history, culture, music, dance, customs, traditions, and language.

Czech groups can volunteer to assist the schools by being guest speakers, by providing samples of Czech food, by providing material for a Czech exhibit in the school library, by singing Czech songs, to name a few ways.

In addition to parental involvement, communities can also join together with Czech fraternal, church groups, and other groups in planning Czech activities for-

Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station Golf Tournament Scores Big

Members of Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station hosted their ;`,rst-ever golf tournament on Sunday, September 22 at Hilltop Lakes Resort. A total of 32 two-man teams played in the tournament which generated a $300 gift to the Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured above, from left, are tournament workers Lodge 189 Vice President Albert Scasta and Lodge 189 President Fred Blazek. The sign behind the two gentlemen acknowledges individuals and groups who helped to sponsor the tournament. Please see page 11 for a tournament summary and additional photos. the community. Music and dance pro- vices are just a few ways to bring comgrams, Czech buffets with entertainment, munities together to promote and observe Czech parades, and Czech church ser(Continued on page 3.)

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE 1996 SPJST GRADUATES

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WAYLON PRESTON CALLAWAY

DANIEL JOSEPH FORBES

CHRISTOPHER ZALESKY

CHRISTOPHER GENE COKER

Waylon is a member of Lodge 66, Waco and a graduate of LaVega High School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger D. Easter and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Preston Dennis Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Boatman.

Waylon plans to purse a career in Physical Education.

Daniel is a lifelong member of Lodge 88, Houston and a graduate of Splendora High School. He is the son of Jerry and Georgia Forbes and the grandson of Joe and Georgia Zaludek.

Daniel plans to attend Kingwood Junior College in January.

Christopher is a member of Lodge 88, Houston and a graduate of B.T. Washington High School. He is the son of Leonard and Mary Jo Zalesky and the grandson of Mary and Cyril Zalesky and Ignatius Milder and Frances McAlpine.

Christopher is attending Rice University where he is majoring in Electrical Engineering.

Chris is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas, and a graduate of Lake Highlands High School in Dallas. He is the son of Ron and Linda Coker.

An Eagle Scout, Chris graduated with honors and placed fifth in State in wrestling, receiving academic recognition in the sport.

Chris is attending Texas A&M University where he is majoring in Engineering.

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Week Spotlights Czech Heritage VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the second week of June and third week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $14 per year, beginning July 1, non-members only. Members fee is paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

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OFFICERS

HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 771-1359

LEONARD MIKESKA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 778-3720

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 985-2334

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (817) 773-1575 Home Phone: (817) 773-2950

SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (817) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

DIRECTORS ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-8043 Rt. 2, Box 37, Caldwell, TX 77836

WILLIE E. KOHUTEK DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 593-4115 Rt. 2, Box 320, Buckholts, TX 76518

CYRILL (SID) POKLADNIK DISTRICT III Office Phone: (214) 741-1874 2924 Elm St., Dallas, TX 75226 Home Phone: (214) 686-8604 Home: 3924 Barnes Bridge Rd. Dallas, TX 75228

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER

DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (210)216-7954 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114

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 H - ARLEEN MAYEUX, 5314 QUAIL HOLLOW DRIVE, TEMPLE, TX 76502 - (817) 986-2952 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (817) 662-4934 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., 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 (512) 353-2948; (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 76905 (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 - (210) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK KLINKOVSKY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTI1 COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT H - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (817) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 721 REDAN, HOUSTON TX 77009 - (713)864-8658 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROT1K, 120 I -D VERDE ST., BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 775-3428 DISTRICT VII - SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, P.O. BOX 1891, SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 - (210) 372-4955 LIBRARY, ARCIIIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76502

Something to Celebrate

Dallas Czech Club Extends Invitation

One of the things that sets the SPJST apart from other fraternal benefit societies is its emphasis on Czech heritage and culture. That's largely because the Society was founded by Texas Czechs nearly a century ago. One of the nice things about belonging to the SPJST is you don't have to be of Czech descent to appreciate the colorful history and culture of the Society's founders. Likewise, you don't have to be Czech to appreciate the Society's emphasis on fraternalism and financial security.

For nearly 100 years, the dedicated leaders and members of the SPJST have worked to improve their communities and establish a sense of financial well-being 'through the sale of our various insurance certificates and annuity programs.

Texas Governor George Bush last year signed a resolution designating the last week in October as Czech Heritage Week in Texas. An effort has been made in this issue of the Vestnik to share with you some of the efforts various groups around the state are making to promote Czech Heritage Week in Texas, October 20 - 26.

Please note than on page 17, the Vestnik features its first installment of Kevin Hannan's article "Ethnic Identity Among the Czechs and Moravians of Texas."

The article, which recently appearing in the "Journal of American Ethnic Histoly," takes a scholarly approach to addressing the history and evolving culture of Texans of Czech and Moravian descent. Thanks to Brother Hannan for sharing his article with Vestnik readers.

Readers, in the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex, take note: The Historical Committee of the Dallas Czech Club will be holding a special meeting at 3 p.m. on October 20, 1996 at the Dallas Czech Club, 4930 Military Parkway, Dallas, Texas. At this special session, a reception will be held for Drahomir Strnadel of Trojanovice, Moravia and fifteen other visitors from northern Moravia.

Drahomir Strnadel is the author of "Emigration to Texas from Mistek District 1856-1900."

All of those who are interested are invited to attend.

For more information, please call Helen Macik at (214-321-3723) or Norbert Mikulec at (214-368-6817).

Thanks to Brother Leo Baca of Dallas for extending this invitation to Vestnik readers. Please note that Mr. Strnadel will also be a special guest of the fall meeting of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas when the group meets on November 2 in Frydek, Texas. See page 12 for additional information on that event.

"You don't have to be Czech to appreciate the Society's emphasis on fraternalism and financial security."

i■ i■ i■ SPJST Member Services Directory

Don't wait until it's too late: Send in your business cards or general information - including name, address, and telephone number - for the 1997 SPJST Member Services Directory. Based on the idea of "members helping members," the annual directory is listing of SPJST members who are in a position to provide goods or services to other members.

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Cookbook Project Well Underway

Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1-800 -72-SPJ ST After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call

STATE FIELD MANAGER PUBLICATION. COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 (817) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 8263557 DISTRICT IV - ANGELINE KR1STINEK, CHMN., ROUTE 7, BOX 834, LUBBOCK, TX 79401 - (806) 763-0047 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (713) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - BETTY JUR1CA, ROUTE 2, BOX 899, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78410 - (512) 2659018 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - JOHNNIE KRIZAN, SCTY., ROUTE 2, WEST, TX, 76691 - (817) 826-5882 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, ROUTE I, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 (915) 442-4841

GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX 366, EDDY, TX 76574 - (817)859-5855

DISTRICTS 1 and 2 Keith Gatewood (817) 933-7734 spjst-kg@vvm.com

DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (817) 826-5425 DISTRICT 5 Helen Hegwood (713) 864-0489

DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Jim Wiest (512) 303-3150 UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED, THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE TEXAS 76502.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY. TO FAX YOUR NEWS ITEMS. PLEASE SEND MESSAGES TO (817) 774-7447.

When the call was put out to send in recipes for the SPJST's 100th Anniversary Cookbook, members responded in a big way! More than 1,200 tempting recipes were received Pictured above, sorting the recipes, are members of the Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer's offi ce. They are, from left: Peggy Sue Pancake, Dorothy Tomasek, Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, Julie Wiseman, Daryl Entrop and Stephanie Herring. Thanks to all for participating in this centennial project.

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Czech Heritage, (Continued from page 1.)

"Czech Heritage Week." Through these types of undertakings, children and their families can learn more about Czech heritage.

Another project that allows the community to learn about the Czech ethnic group is to have exhibits in public libraries. Different Czech groups in the community can be responsible for contacting the librarians and offering assistance in providing Czech artifacts, magazines, newspapers, maps, kroje, flags, money, reading materials, etc. for the display.

Still another idea for promoting "Czech Heritage Week" is to have a Czech program for senior citizens residing in health care centers. An afternoon of Czech song and dance along with samples of Czech food as refreshments could be one activity. School children

More Czech Heritage Week related notices appear on page 8. could write letters and draw pictures for the residents. This would bring young people closer to persons who could relate first-hand experiences' and information about the Czech culture.

Don't forget to get your city mayor to proclaim the last full week in October as "Czech Heritage Week" in your city.

Please remember that the "Czech Heritage Week" resolution was intended to preserve the Czech culture by having children become aware of Czech heritage, tradition, and culture.

Janice Lindemann Swope Chairperson Texans of Czech Ancestry "Czech Heritage Week" Committee

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From the Secty. Treasurer's Office r

The Minutes of the September 10 and 11 1996, 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 8:30 a.m. with all members of the Supreme Lodge present.

Those present were: Howard B. Leshikar, President Leonard D. Mikeska, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Andrew Vavra—I Willie E. Kohutek—II

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

Chairman Pokladnik welcomed Editor Vanicek to the meeting.

Texas Czech Pioneers Profiled in Reprint Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and SPJST Library and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal prepare room on the shelf for a copy of the recently reprinted edition of "The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest" by Henry Maresh and Estelle Hudson. The book, originally published in 1934, traces the history of Czech settlement and development in Texas. The book was donated to the SPJST Library by Frank and Pat Parma on behalf of Lodge 175, Rosenberg. For more information on the book, see related story on page 10.

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INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

Director Vanek questioned whether or not the districts have paid the money for the State Lock In. Financial Secretary Mikulas reported a list of all expenses had been provided to the State Youth Director. President Leshikar responded that letters had been mailed to all districts. Director Broz moved to have State Youth Director Lange report on the money received. Motion was seconded by Director Vavra and carried unanimously.

Page 124 - Should be $50 or more. President Leshikar moved to make the correction to change $25 to $50. The $25 figure had been reported incorrectly at the last Board meeting. Motion was seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar was questioned about correspondence from the State FAC to increase scholarships to 100 for the 100th Anniversary. After a lengthy discussion, it was recommended that any change in a program should be funneled through the Supreme Lodge body.

Director Hanus inquired about the mailing of the By-Laws and Proceedings of the Convention. These will be mailed to the Delegates and several copies to each lodge when the books are received. The Secretary-Treasurer has mailed a copy to the Texas Department of Insurance.

Planning to buy or to build?

Then, consider financing your next home or real estate purchase through SPJST. The Society offers competitive lending rates and the security of knowing who you will be dealing with through the life of your mortgage.

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

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

6.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-96 through 1-31-97

MINUTES - There was a review of the minutes page by page.

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Page 126 - All members of Lodge 203, 'except for about three, have transferred to other lodges. Since Lodge 203 was not chartered the lodges can accept these members by a verbal transfer.

Page 127 - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on mailing letters to those lodges on group billing about converting to direct bill. A correction on page 127 "Fort Lavaca" should read "Port Lavaca."

Page 130 - On Interest Sensitive products the motion was seconded by Director Broz.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported that he will be able to make a recommendation on imaging at the next Board meeting.

LODGE INCENTIVE PROGRAM - To be able to count a certificate for the incen-

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates October 20

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

Tenth Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival at Lodge 172, Pasadena

October 26

District Four/CHS Czech Fest at Lodge 49, Rowena

October 27

District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 154, Fort Worth

October 27

District One Fall Meeting at Lodge 17, New Tabor

October 27

Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston

November 3

District Six Fall Fun Day at the DuPont Club House hosted by Lodge 32, Victoria and Lodge 97, Placedo

November 3

District Seven Fall Meeting at Jourdanton VFW; hosted by Lodge 161, Jourdanton

November 16 State Volleyball Tournament at Bruceville-Eddy gym

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4/VESTNIK—VVednesday, October 16, 1996 tive program, no more than half of the certificates can be modified whole life plans.

Page 131 - Under District I add a copy of a letter "from Betty Schoen an."

There was a discussion concerning mortgage loan application fees. SecretaryTreasurer Anglin responded by saying the application fees should be lowered after January 1, 1997, because the Society will be lowering its expenses. To expedite prompt handling of mortgage commitments, it was decided if a member of the Investment Committee is out of the Office, then the inspection report should be held for three working days and if the third Investment Committee member is not back by then, then go ahead and complete the commitment provided the other two members are in agreement. Each member would mark whether or not he or she approves or disapproves the loan under his name.

Page 132 - Concerning the Audit Committee's report add "of a cash withdrawal."

President Leshikar responded there was no policy concerning the procedure at the time these were made. The Committee wants to see a reimbursement for the personal items which were charged to the Society.

Chairman Pokladnik welcomed Steve Stevens from A.G. Edwards. Mr. Stevens discussed the possibility of accepting Charitable Trust Funds. A person could make a donation, a memorial, or contribute an item to set up a Charitable Trust. With the Charitable Trust, SPJST would pay the donor p set amount over the life time of the donor or for a specified time and then the original contribution would become SPJST's property. The Charitable Trust Fund would offer people a tax write-off and income for the remainder of their life. Chairman Pokladnik thanked Steve Stevens for presenting us with information on the Charitable Trust Funds.

Recess was taken from 2:50 p.m. to 2:55 p.m.

The was a lengthy discussion on the aspects on whether or not SPJST should consider accepting any Charitable Trusts. It was decided that the Texas Insurance Department needed to he contacted to see if it was legal to accept Charitable Trust; and also, what avenues of gifts may be accepted. Motion by Director Vanek, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to authorized the officers to spend up to $1,000 to see if Charitable Trust Annuities are workable for the SPJST and what risks are involved. Motion carried unanimously. By common consent it was decided that the officers should return with this information at the next Board meeting.

The Board went into executive session.

After deliberation, the dates for the November Supreme Lodge meeting were changed to November 6th and 7th.

Director Hanus made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Motion was seconded by Director Vavra and carried unanimously.

Recess was taken from 10:35 a.m. to 10:50 a.m.

CALENDAR - President Leshikar presented a drawing for the front page of the 1997 Calendar commemorating SPJST's 100th Anniversary. The Board requested that President Leshikar see if we have the copyright to this drawing. If the SPJST has the copyrights, it can be used on other commemorative items for the 100th Anniversary.

Director Pokladnik suggested that the original Czech name be placed at the bottom of the drawing.

LEGISLATIVE - President Leshikar and Legal Advisor Kacir reported on a meeting they attended, in Austin, with the Executive Secretary of NFCA David Tehoff, David Brummond, and the Presidents and Legal Advisors from the Sons of Herman, KJT and KJZT. The NFCA wants all of the states to adopt the modified Model Code. The Modified Code as it states now would require the licensing of all sales representatives.

The NFCA wants the Fraternals to have the authorizations to sell Variable Annuities.

DISTRICT MEETINGS - There was a discussion dealing with requests from several districts to be allowed to choose three activities for the District meeting instead of the Home Office specifying what the activities would be. Director Kohutek moved to allow the districts to choose the contest each district wanted to have and the prizes for each contest would remain the same. Effective immediately. Seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

100TH ANNIVERSARY - Butch Doss from Doss Advertising was welcomed to the Board meeting. He presented several souvenir ideas that the SPJST might be interested in selling or giving away during the 100th Anniversary Celebration. He presented items that could be mailed to individuals, coffee mugs, pens, shirts, jackets and large priced items such as clocks.

TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS - It was decided at the Texas Fraternal Congress to make proposals and submit a resolution to the NFCA and Law Committee that the Texas fraternals were opposed to Chapter 10 being opened. By common consent it was decided that the Board and their spouses would be delegates with the other four delegates being selected from the State Youth Director, State Field Representative, and the Field people.

Recess was taken from 4:10 p.m. until 8:00 a.m.

Meeting was called to order at 8:00 a.m.

The group that met in Austin decided the societies of medium size fraternal insurance companies should have a caucus at the NFCA congress meeting in Nashville, Tennessee, to present the concerns of the societies to the entire body. The representatives of each society should meet with NFCA Board of Directors and express the concerns of the medium societies. At the present time the NFCA has not been of much help to the SPJST in obtaining Error and Omissions coverage for the sales representatives. Vice President Mikeska reported the insurance company providing the Error and Omission coverage to the NFCA affiliated societies has agreed to discuss the possibility of coverage for sales representatives who have completed the FIC course.

Vice President Mikeska expressed his concern over Chapter 10 of the Insurance Code being opened and was of the opinion that SPJST should support the other domiciled societies in efforts to keep Chapter 10 from being opened. Legal Advisor Kacir supports the hiring of a Legislative liaison to keep the local domiciled societies informed of any new laws the legislature might be considering in 1997.

Chairman Pokladnik recognized Editor Vanicek. The Editor expressed his enjoyment in attending the Lodge 84 picnic. He also expressed his appreciation to the people who submit articles for the Vestnik and expressed the opinion that more people are taking an interest in the Czech heritage.

Recess was taken from 12 noon to 1:15 p.m.

President Leshikar requested that the three delegates attending the NFCA also attend the meeting for the medium sized fraternals. He expressed the concerns and the recommendations of the Presidents and Legal Advisors of the Domiciled Societies consisting of: 1. Chapter 10 of the Insurance Code should not be opened.

2. Each domiciled fraternal should pay an equal share to the other domiciled societies for a legislative liaison.

3. The domiciled societies should divide the expenses of a director elected to NFCA from the Texas Domiciled Societies.

Legal Advisor Kacir made a motion for SPJST to pay up to $1,000 per year during a director's term of office for actual expenses, if the director elected to the NFCA is from Texas. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mikeska and carried unanimously.

Vice President Mikeska moved to authorize up to $5,000 for a legislative liaison if needed, provided that the other Texas Domiciles Fraternal contribute an equal amount and if more is needed a request can be submitted to the Board. Motion seconded by Director Vanek and carried unanimously.

By common consent it was decided that the SPJST would pay for one-forth of reasonable charges for the meeting room and refreshments for the meeting of the Medium Size Fraternals at the National Fraternal Congress.

A discussion concerning the TFC continued. Director Bayer made a motion for each department to authorize one employee to attend the I'FC, if the employee was interested. Seconded by Director Hanus and motion carried unanimously.

Vice President Mikeska submitted a request from Evelyn Mikeska, the President of Gulf Coast FIC Chapter, to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress meeting. President Leshikar moved to authorize Evelyn Mikeska to attend the TFC as President of Gulf Coast FIC Chapter. Motion seconded by Director Vanek. Voting in favor were: President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Kohutek, Chairman Pokladnik, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, Director Bayer. Voting against was: Director Vavra. Motion carried.

Legal Advisor Kacir made a motion that an officer can extend an invitation to one employee on a one time only basis and a decision on who will attend the TFC be considered at least two Board meetings before the TFC is to be held. Financial Secretary Mikulas is to furnish the final expenditures the SPJST incurred for this TFC meeting.

Motion seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

NEW BORN BENEFIT - Vice President Mikeska presented information concerning the Newborn Benefit. Following the reading of a letter from Actuary John Agee there was a lengthy discussion as to the recommended benefits of the Newborn Benefit.

It was decided: 1. The benefit will be non-contractual. However, when the Supreme Lodge is notified that the benefit is desired by a member, an endorsement will be sent out to be attached to the certificate of a parent. For new sales the endorsement can be issued with the new certificate.

2. The benefit will be $1,500 automatic coverage from day 3 through day 90. When an application, is taken prior to the 90th day, guaranteed coverage for $5,000 may be purchased at standard premium rates for any permanent life insurance certificate.

3. The only requirement for eligibility is that both parents be members at least 30 days prior to birth. One parent for Single Parent families will satisfy the requirement.

The program can be initiated by a letter from the Board of Directors stating that the practice will begin on a certain day. If it is determined in the future that the benefits should not be provided, a letter from the Board of Directors should be issued as an estoppel.

Vice President Mikeska recommended approval of the Newborn benefit. President Leshikar moved to approve the Newborn Benefit with it being administered by the President's Department. If there is a claim on this benefit, it would be necessary to be reported within a year. Motion was seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

Wednesday, October 16, 1996---VESTNIK/5 FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - There was a discussion as to whether or not the new FAC would be an administrative person or a pro active person.

There was discussion the FAC should spend at least two days in the field.

Vice President Mikeska stated the State FAC should be primarily a field position, not an administrative position and the State FAC should work in conjunction with the State Field Representatives in assisting and motivating lodge leaders. There was more discussion about the State FAC becoming involved in working with local lodges on fraternal programs. By common consent it was decided the officers would return to the next Board meeting with a plan for reorganizing lodges and a job description for the State FAC. Recess was taken from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

There was a discussion on a possible salary for the State FAC. It was decided the salary would be set in the November Board meeting. The salary would depend upon the qualifications, job description, and the benefits the employees receive will be taken into consideration.

the mail poll, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas. Motion carried unanimously.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - There was a di gaission about an incentive for the first one hundred members who recommend a new member in the membership drive. Director Bayer moved to approve the awarding of an insulated coffee mug to the first one hundred members who recommend a new member. Motion was seconded by Director Kohutek and carried unanimously.

ADVERTISING - It was decided after a lengthy discussion for the Vice President to get bids for mugs, pens, and shirts commemorating SPJST's 100th Anniversary.

These bids are to be presented in the November Board meeting.

DELINQUENCIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reviewed 27 loans that are past due with their payments, in a tax suit, bankruptcy, foreclosure or have their payments deferred. Director Vavra moved to accept the recommendations of SecretaryTreasurer Anglin. Motion was seconded by Director Kohutek and carried unanimously.

Recess from 2:55 p.m. to 3:10 p.m.

A. M. BEST - President Leshikar reported on a letter from A. M. Best confirming our 1996 rating as A- (Excellent). Representatives from A. M. Best are scheduled to meet with the Officers on April 3, 1997 at the Home Office.

GOLF TOURNAMENT - Vice President Mikeska requested to defer until the November meeting the possibility of having a state wide golf tournament. By common consent it was agreed for Vice President Mikeska to provide a product literature stand and some door prizes for Lodge 189's golf tournament.

After a discussion concerning the many requests for donations in each district, Legal Advisor Kacir moved to budget an amount for the upcoming year that Directors can spend for advertising donations, and good will. This would be funded through the President's Department. Motion was seconded by Vice President Mikeska and carried unanimously.

SCHOIARSHIPS - There was a discussion on scholarships being made available to students who are seeking a major or minor in Czech studies. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Vice President Mikeska for the Society to provide two $500 scholarships this year only for students interested in Czech studies as a major or minor.

These scholarships Would he funded from the monies the Society donates towards the scholarship program. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the present requirements of the SPJST Scholarship Program and stated that he had some concern of some possible problems that coUld occur due to these new requirements. He questioned whether or not the higher education institution :Would continue to select the recipients of the scholarship program. He suggested that we reconsider the original motion passed and consider to delete the new requirements of the 40/30/30 concept. No action was taken. President Leshikar was to check with the institution doing this for us as to whether or not they would continue to select scholarship recipients and report back to the board in the November meeting. Director Broz requested that DYC's he made aware of the implications of the new selection process for scholarship recipients.

100th ANNIVERSARY - Currently four bands have been booked for the 100th Anniversary. There was a discussion concerning the possibility of hiring a big name attraction and also the suggestions from the employees. It was decided to contact the Temple Daily Telegram to go ahead with a tabloid celebrating SP.IST's 100th Anniversary. Director Vavra suggested a special Vc.sliiii; be mailed to each household commemorating the 100th Anniversary. The Officers are to make a report on the 100th Anniversary at the November Board meeting.

Recess from 12:20 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NFCA - President Leshikar reported on a request from the NFCA for Habitat for Humanity for the Nation of Hungary.. Legal Advisor Kacir moved to authorize a $100 donation. Motion was seconded by Director Vavra. Voting in favor were Director Kohutek, Director Vavra, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Vice President Mikeska and Director Vanek. Voting against were Director Broz, President Leshikar, Director Bayer, Director Hanus, Chairman Pokladnik and SecretaryTreasurer Anglin. Motion failed.

100th ANNIVERSARY - Director Kohutek presented a request for a Tarok Tournament at the 100th Anniversary celebration. President Leshikar moved to have a Tarok Tournament at the 100th Anniversary celebration. Motion was seconded by Director Vavra and carried unanimously. Legal Advisor Kacir moved to provide four cash prizes of $60, $45, $30 and $15, to the winners along with a trophy with a proper emblem. Motion carried unanimously.

There was a discussion on having a Czech costume contest. Director Hanus moved seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to have the Czech costume contest, with the contest providing the same prizes and trophies to the winners as the Tarok Tournament.

Motion carried unanimously.

INCENTIVE BANQUET - President Leshikar moved to have the Incentive Awards Banquet at Lodge 47 on February 22, 1997. Motion was seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

WHOLE LIFE CERTIFICATE - Vice President Mikeska had requested by mail poll authorization to have our actuary review the Whole Life certificate. Be reported ten had voted in favor of approving the request, one had not returned the request and one voted to wait until September to discuss the matter. Director Broz moved to ratify

LOSS RESERVE ON REAL ESTATE LOANS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to establish a loss reserve of $24,000 on mortgage loans. This is based on the taxable market value, current Director's report. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved to second the motion and it carried unanimously.

IN I EREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS - There was a discussion on the interest rate of the Universal Life Product. Director Hanus moved for the Universal Life interest rate to remain at 7.00% through January 31, 1997. Motion was seconded by Director Vanek and carried unanimously.

A discussion of the interest rates of the Annuities and the yield the Society is able to invest funds followed. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to leave the Annuity I rate at 5.25% and the Annuity II and Immediate Annuity rate at 6.25%. These interest rates would be in effect until January 31, 1997. Motion was seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

QUAR I LRLY STA I LMENT - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the quarterly report is now being completed on the personal computer instead of being hand written.

He then proceeded to explain the figures of the quarterly report line by line.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - Financial Seeretary Mikulas reported that he had received notification that the Texas Department of Insurance will audit the year end, 12-31-95, figures. He has begun completing the necessary forms they requested.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there is difficulty in mailing alI the stuffers in billings. It was suggested for the Officers to try and set up mail outs where there would not be several mailouts going out at the same time. Financial Secretary Mikulas is to report hack to the Board with the cost of another hin to handle the mahouts.

CONVENTIONS - The Convention Committee submitted a request for funds to help with the cost of the Convention Brochure. After a lengthy discussion, Director Kohutek moved to pay the Convention Committee S1,180.00 for the pates with pictures of the Officers. Directors, employees, memorial pau,es, and the agenda. The Society would also pay $1,500 for assistance on the Committee's budget. Motion was seconded by Director Vivra and carried unanimously.

LEGISLATIVE, BANKRUPTCIES, AN TAX SUITS - .Legal Advisor Kacir reported on litigation threatened tax suits; and foreclosures.

VESTNIK - The bids for awarding the 1996, at 11:00 a.m.

Ve.sinik

contract is scheduled for November 6,

DISTRICT I - Director Vavra invited everyone to attend the Kolache Festival in Caldwell. He also remarked that he felt this was a good meeting and enjoyed it.

DISTRICT II - Director Kohutek complimented Field Representative Gatewood on sales classes he conducted. He inquired as to whether or not it would be possible for credit reporting on mortgage loans to be done by computer to save time. He invited everyone to the District II meeting.

DISTRICT IV - Director Broz had some members inquire about SPJST going on the Internet. Editor Vanicek is to bring more information to the Board about the Internet at the next Board meeting. He invited everyone to District IV's Fun Day and also the Czech Fest. He was disappointed that there was nothing in the local newspapers of District IV about the elections from the SPJST XXVII Convention. Director Broz stated he enjoyed the meeting and was looking forward to 1997.

DISTRICT V- Director Hanus thanked Field Representative Hegwood for all that she has done for District V. Director Hanus had an inquiry from Lodge 88 to continue the Dance program this year. President Leshikar moved to continue the dance pilot program for one year. Motion failed for lack of second.

Legal Advisor Kacir moved for the Society to support the dance program through December 31, 1996, with a cap of $350. Motion was seconded by Director Vavra and carried unanimously.

DISTRICT VI - Director Vanek invited everyone to the District VI Fun Day on November 3, in Victoria, at the Du Pont Park. Director Vanek requested a report on the audit of the District Youth funds that was done at the spring meeting. President

6/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 16, 1996 Leshikar responded he will provide it at the next Board meeting. Director Vanek inquired as to what action had been taken on providing credit cards for automobile expenses. President Leshikar responded his department was arranging the credit cards.

DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer reported on attending Lodge 202 and Lodge 133 meetings. He reported members of three lodges had questioned him about the Youth Rule Book. They were wondering if the rule concerning alcoholic beverages applies to state sponsored events. To clarify the Youth Rule Book it was decided by common consent that during any official youth function, which includes State Royalty and YAD, no alcoholic beverage would be served or made available.

DISTRICT III - Director Pokladnik had a question concerning the payroll deduction program. Vice President Mikeska reported that Field Representative Gatewood has discussed the payroll deduction program at each sales class. It was decided that if a lodge is interested in the payroll deduction program a field representative will be present to explain the program. Director Pokladnik expressed his opinion that he thought this had been a very good meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

-SPJSTAround

the Districts

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Hosts District Three Fall Meeting Sunday, October 27 9:00-10:00 a.m. Registration for meeting and entries for Youth Christmas Ornament Contest and Adult Kolache, Strudel and Buchta Complimentary snacks and coffee. Meal tickets will he sold.

10:00 a.m.

Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance SPJST Youth Pledge Welcome Response

Sister Staci Hubenak District Three President Amanda Wallace Jeremiah May Lodge 154 Sister Peggy Dobecka District Three First Vice President

Approval of Spring Minutes Correspondence

Sister Julie Pritchard District Three Secretary Treasurer's Report Sister Martha Durham District Treasurer Supreme Lodge Report Brother Howard Leshikar Supreme Lodge President District Three Director's Report Brother Sid Pokladnik Rest Home Director's Report Brother George Pauling FAC Report Brother George Pauling Dismissal of Youth for their meeting.

Recognition of Visitors

Committee Remarks: By-Laws Committee Finance Committee Insurance Committee

Sister Holly Hubenak District Three Second Vice President Brother Johnnie Krizan Brother Michael Galler Brother Ben Jarma

12:00-1:00 p.m. Lunch Break-Smoked Turkey Breast, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Salad, Tea/Coffee and Apple Cobbler $5.50 for adults (or $4.00 and two'cans of food); $3.00 for children 12 and under (or $1.50 and two cans of food) 1:00 p.m.

Roll Call of Lodges Publication Committee Youth Counselor's Report

Sister Julie Pritchard District Three Secretary Sister Bessie Petr Sister Bessie Petr

Old Business:

By-Law Change Regarding Change of District Three Meeting Days

New Business:

Announcement of winners of the Youth Christmas Contest and Adult Kolache, Strudel or Buchta Contests

Please attend this very important meeting. Thank you, Julie Pritchard District Three Secretary -SPJST-

District Three SpringMeeting Summary The Spring Meeting was called to order by Brother John Engelke, District Three President. The Pledge of Allegiance was lead by John Engelke.

The SPJST Youth Pledge was lead by Justin Engelke.

Brother Larry I a7novsky, Lodge 135 President, welcomed everyone. The response was given by District Three First Vice President Staci Hubenak.

District Three Second Vice President Peggy Dobecka read the names of departed members of District Three.

District Three Youth Leader Bessie Petr led the memorial service by District Three youth club members. A motion was made by Sister Mary Renfro (154) to accept the minutes of the Fall 1995 District Three Meeting as they were printed in the Vestnik. Mary Pavey (154) seconded the motion. All approved.

Martha Durham then presented the treasurer's report. The General Fund on hand from October 21, 1995, was $4,808.56. Deposits totaled $595.60 and withdrawals totaled $665.11. The balance on April 28, 1996, was $4,739.05.

The Youth Fund on hand from October 21, 1995, was $6,903.61. There were no deposits and withdrawals totaled $52.00.

The balance on April 28, 1996, was $6,851.61.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska presented the Supreme Lodge report.

The Fraternalists of the Year and the 50- and 75-year and age 96 members were recognized.

District Three Rest Home Director George Pauling delivered the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home report.

Brother Pauling also gave the FAC report. He stated that 95 scholarships were awarded in 1996, thanks in large part to contributions collected through the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. He also reported on the 1995 State Volleyball Tournament. Other tournament results were also noted: Lodge 92, Fort Worth won the SPJST State Tarok Tournament and Brother Weldon Galler and Brother Tom Galler of Lodge 66, Waco won the SPJST State "42" Tournament. Brother George Pauling and Sister Gladys Yates, of Lodge 66, Waco won the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament and the SPJST State Washer Tournament at Lodge 66.

Johnny Krizan, who served as District Three's representative to the SPJST ByLaws Committee, reported on activities of the committee. He noted that the first meeting was on January 20 during which time goals and an outline were established. The By-Laws Committee met again on April 13 and 14 with the last meeting held on April 20 and 21. The committee considered the ideas and suggestions that people sent to them. The committee consisted of seven people (one from each district) with the SPJST's Legal Advisor sitting in on the meetings.

The motivation of the committee was "How it would be good for SPJST." Bylaw recommendations were printed in the April 8 issue of the Vestnik.

The SPJST Finance Committee report was given by Brother Mike Galler (66).

The Insurance Committee report was given by Brother Jerry Kucera (66). In 1995, District Three met and exceeded its sales quota of $9 million. The sales quota for 1996 is $9,900,000.00.

The District Youth Counselor's report was given by Sister Bessie Petr (84). The youth officers elected for 1996 are:

President - Amy Parker (92) Vice President - Justin Engelke (66) Secretary - Melissa Hubenak (92) Treasurer - Candice McAdams (66) Reporter - Sandra Trickett (66) It was noted that the District Three Youth Achievement Day would be hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth. It was also noted that District Three's 1996 summer camp would July 19-22 at Camp Val Verde.

The Publication Committee report was also presented by Bessie Petr.

We had a break for lunch and then continued the meeting with the Mr. and Miss SPJST Contest. The results were: First Place - Mary Beth Novak ( 84) Second Place - Holly Hubenak (92) Third Place - Julie Fowler (25) A motion was made by Albert Kubala that District Three would host a meeting to review the 1996 Convention By-Law Committee recommendations on May 13 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183, Arlington. The motion was seconded by Diana Engelke.

The motion passed.

A motion was made by Leon Stiborek that the hosting lodge of a district meeting may choose either Saturday or Sunday for the meeting date. The motion was seconded by Daniel Roznovsky.

The motion passed.

The Audit Committee reported that the District Three books were in order.

The winners of the Needlework Contest were announced. They were as follows: First Place - Diana Engelke (66) Second Place - Sandra Hubenak (92) Third Place - Pat Fowler (25) Honorable Mention Kay Lynn Kovar (25) and Sandra Hubenak (92) It was announced that the Fall 1996 District Meeting would be held at Lodge 154, Fort Worth on October 27, 1996 and that the Spring 1997 District Meeting would be held at Lodge 92, Fort Worth on April 27, 1997. It was also noted that the 1996 District Three Youth Achievement Day would be on June 23, 1996 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. The 1997 District Three Youth Achievement Day will be held at Lodge 66, Waco on June 22, 1997.

The Nominating Committee then reported its recommendations as follows: President - Stacie Hubenak (92) First Vice President - Peggy Dobecka (6) Second Vice President - Holly Hubenak (92) Flag Bearers Amanda Wallace (66), Jeremiah May (92) Secretary - Julie Pritchard (154) Treasurer - Martha Durham (92) FAC and Rest Home Director George Pauling (66) District Youth Counselor Bessie Petr (84) Assistant District Youth Counselors Gladys Yates (66) and Linda Novak (84) A motion was made by Justine Yeager (84) to accept the recommended slate of officers. The motion was seconded by Diana Engelke (66). The motion passed.

The installation of officers was conducted by Vice President Mikeska.

The installation was followed by comments from candidates vying for various offices at the upcoming convention. The following made presentations: Sherri Watkins (92), Daniel Roznovsky (183), Johnnie Krizan (6), Larry Laznovsky (135), Weldon Schiller (24) and Leonard Mikeska (24).

Wednesday, October 16, 1996—VESTNIK/7 Door prizes contributed by the SPJST were then presented by Vice President Mikeska.

A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Mary Renfro (154). The motion was seconded by Gladys Yates (66). The motion passed.

After the meeting, members enjoyed

playing horseshoes and washers.

Submitted by, Julie Pritchard District Three Secretary (Editor's Note: Please see page 14 for photos from District Three Spring Meeting Horseshoe Tournament.)

—SPJST-

Lodge 161, Jourdanton Hosts District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 3 VFW Hall • Highway 97, Jourdanton 10:30-11 a.m.

11:00-12:00 12:00-1:00 1:00-2:00

1:30-3:00 3:00-3:15

Registration for Contests and Meeting (Free doughnuts, coffee, tea, and sodas) Meeting Catered Meal ($2.50 per plate) Judging of Kolaches (fruit only), Horseshoes Needlework (made in past two years), Christmas Ornament (youth) Raffle, Split-the-Pot, Door Prizes Progressive 42, Bunco Door Prizes Awards and Prizes (at least three winners per contest)

Members, please inform your lodge secretary if you plan to attend.

Secretaries are asked to report the number of plates needed by Sunday, October 27 to Tillie Koch at 1212 Mockingbird Circle in Pleasanton, Texas 78064 or , call (210) 569-5627.

Each lodge is asked to bring a raffle

prize, not to exceed $20, and a $5 door prize.

Everyone is invited. Come and have fun with your friends and meet new ones.

Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Second Vice President

—SPJSTWith Your Participation, We Can Build a Stronger Society — See Back Page!

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of September, 1996 DEBITS

Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit EDP Equipment Hardware Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Matured Endowments Premium Refund Surrender Value Bond Expense Decrease in Bonds by Amort.

Reinsurance Profit on Sales of Bonds Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commission Contributions District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Office Maintenance Museum Operating Expense Membership Dues Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Organizational Expense Postage Salaries Office Supplies Supreme Lodge Meeting Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA Telephone Travel—Officers and Directors

CREDITS

$ 1,965,615.57 25,056.88 $ 257,273.40 877,754.29 1,964.00 5,995.91 61,208.44 24.64 88,669.58 7,355.00 59,395.56 30,037.67 58.91 2,054.06 53,467.56 774.10 8,078.28 2,451.28 5,215.99 23,252.48 26,880.00 595.80 1,883.43 4,841.59 9,855.79 319.10 200.00 2,184.56 634.04 10,788.06 50.76 425.00 6,000.00

The Czech Fest will be held in Rowena on Saturday, October 26, 1996, in the SP.IST Lodge 49 Hall.

Entertainment will be furnished by Norbert Blazek and his Texas Czech Singers of Dallas. The group will present folk songs and ballads so dear to the immigrants who came to Texas in the early 1850s. Their children and grandchildren have been singing and playing them ever since.

There will be entertainment for both young and old. The SPJST Museum in Temple will present an interesting exhibit, displaying artifacts of life from the

turn of the century.

Good food will be served at the noon meal. There will be Czech sausage sandwiches, kolaches, and other desserts.

Registration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. From 2 to 5 p.m., listen, dance and sing along with the Texas Czech Singers.

The event is sponsored by SPJST District Four and the Runnels, Concho, and Tom Green Counties Czech Heritage Society of the Concho Valley.

Pauline Schiller Lodge 49, Rowena —SPJST-

From the President's Office Lodge 196, Houston - West Hosts Fraternal Workshop Some of the main items covered at the Lodge 196, Houston-West Fraternal Workshop were an explanation of a Fraternal Benefit Society as we are now chartered. A fraternal benefit society is organized for the benefit of its members and beneficiaries. We must operate under a lodge system and have a representative form of government which is provided by our lodges, districts, states, and our conventions. SPJST Lodges

should provide activities and social benefits for its members. Some of these are youth clubs, Vestnik, rest homes, scholarships, loans, contests and tournaments,. museum plus other local lodge activities.

Fraternal societies must report their records of volunteer services, donated funds for charities plus membership participation at lodges.

Fraternals must provide life insurance (Continued on page 8.)

Travel—State Field Manager Travel—State Youth Director Research & Development Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Mortgage Loan Expense Dist. Fraternal Activities Coordinators Convention Miscell. Mortgage Loan Income Outside Legal Service Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Reinsurance Recovered Premiums Royalties and Minerals Increase in Bonds by Amort.

Prem. Income-Paid-Up Additions Application Fee

705.99 3.14 3,256.58 7,632.22 6,000.00 6,105.84 15,377.00 115.626.45 2,593.51 249.95 180.00 8,562.41 400.00 589.00 1,308.00 249,506.64 8,458.15 2,595.81 175,860.90 149,020.00 223,663.98 4,625.79 2,402.06 42,800.90 5,410.53 $2,536,876.41

472.95 5,000.00 2,183.02 5,093.51 81,458.92 5,324.08 1,145.46 3,238.12 862.49 775.74

Czech Fest Set for October 26 at Lodge 49, Rowena

Cash Balance 8-31-96 Credits Debits

$ 695,533.65 2,141,924.46+ 2,536,876.41-

Cash Balance 9-30-96

$ 300,581.70

Assets: Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building Real Estate Owned EDP Equipment Furniture and Office Equipment

$ 300,581.70 83,991,192.97 27,017,431.18 1,828,207.58 1,496,547.81 447,076.62 756,755.80 97,327.01 93,367.06 240.501.10

Total Assets

$116,268,988.83

Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

$2,141,924.46

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Pictured above are the 31 SPJST lodge officers and spouses who participated in the fraternal workshop at Lodge 196. The workshop addressed a range of topics including the importance of record keeping and what it means to do business as a fraternal benefit society. Thanks to all who gave their time to participate in the workshop.

Fraternal Workshop (Continued from page 7.) or other types of insurance for which they are chartered.

Fraternals are a non-profit, non-taxable society and most of them belong to a group called the National Fraternal Congress (NFC).

The main topic of the workshop was for members to understand why we must keep these records and exactly what we need from our members and our lodges.

We covered the annual report form in detail which consists of the total activities held at each lodge, the acts of volunteer services performed by the membership and the hours involved. The value amount that each lodge spends on its members and the donations of valuable merchandise our members and our lodges contribute to charities which consists of clothes, food, flowers and cash.

The next topic covered included membership benefits through insurance and the insurance products we offer our members and friends at reasonable prices. We covered the local lodge incentive program and how it works and how the members need to get involved in helping to secure new members. This was discussed in detail plus the annual workshop and awards banquet held each year.

Then, we discussed the scholarship fund and the amount of scholarships we award annually. We discussed the 100 Pennies Drive, which is in progress now, in detail.

The next thing we discussed was the benefits, other than the insurance products, that SPJST offers its members.

There are so many benefits that we will list only a few: Vestnik, contests and tournaments, youth department, scholarships, Fraternalist of the Year, age 50, age 75 and age 96 presentations, Czech allocations, mortgage loans, annuities, local lodge, district and state activities. You can see why you should encourage your friends to become members of the SPJST. We also discussed what you should tell someone when you ask them to volunteer their services. You should tell them exactly what you want them to do, what they will need, how long it will take, and what kind of recognition to expect. Be sure someone is there to show them what you want and provide the leadership needed to carryout this task.

Above all, give them some recognition for donating their time and their talents.

We also discussed the 100-year anniversary in 1997 and answered questions. And, of course, we told a few jokes to keep everyone excited. So you can see we had a full two and one-half hours.

We wish to thank everyone for their time and their attendance. It was greatly appreciated.

I would like to thank Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar for his help in this presentation and also my wife Irma for always coming along and helping.

Fraternally, Frank Klinkovsky State FAC —SPJST--

Readers Write Czechs Strive to Keep Heritage and Culture Alive Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society members are making plans for the observation of "Czech Heritage Week." The "Czech Heritage Week" Resolution was passed by the Texas State Legislature during the 1995 Legislative session. The intent of the resolution, as it was presented to the Legislature by Judge Ed Janecka of LaGrange, was to preserve the Czech heritage, culture and language by encouraging the Czech children to learn about their heritage and ethnicity. Some Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage members also testified in behalf of the passage of this resolution.

The main goal of Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society is to promote the preservation of the Czech

culture by assisting communities, schools, fraternals, church groups, and Czech groups in planning Czech cultural activities and programs involving children and their families.

Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will begin the observation of "Czech Heritage Week" by having Mayor Bruce Todd of Austin proclaiming "Czech Heritage Week" during October 20-26 in Austin and Travis County. Mayors of other cities will also be asked to proclaim "Czech Heritage Week" in their communities.

Some of the activities in which the Society's members will be involved or participating in are: • Assisting schools by providing books and other resource materials on the Czech culture to school libraries. Also assisting the libraries by providing Czech artifacts for displays and exhibits and providing information on the Czech history and culture.

• Assisting public libraries by provid-

ing Czech artifacts and information on the Czech culture. Many of the Austin public libraries will have exhibits and information on the Czech culture. In Williamson County, the following public libraries, will have exhibits: Georgetown, Taylor, Round Rock, and Cedar Park.

The Teinert Memorial Library in Bartlett will also have a display.

• Encouraging radio stations in Travis, Williamson, and Bell Counties to include Czech music in their programming during "Czech Heritage Week."

• Providing a reception and program for Czech residents in nursing care centers in Taylor and Granger.

• Volunteering to speak on Czech culture and history at schools and libraries.

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society invites citizens of Travis and Williamson Counties to visit the exhibits at their local libraries.

Members would also like to encourage parents to promote "Czech Heritage Week" in their children's schools by encouraging schools to include the study of the Czech culture in their programs.

The basic belief is that, if the Czech culture is to survive, the Czech children must learn about their Czech heritage since they are the heart of the future of the Czech culture.

Submitted by, Dorothy Bohac Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society —SPJST-

Cultural Awareness Week October 24-31, 1996 Czech

The Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum (BCCHM) is enjoying so many projects and happenings and we invite you to join in the fun!

Membership is always important to any organization and the BCCHM has set a goal to double our membership by offering a non-resident membership for folks interested in preserving our Czech culture and in the restoration of the Polasek House donated in June, 1996, to the BCCHM. The documentation of the House has been completed by Dr. David Woodcock and his students at Texas A&M University and the museum is ready to begin on the outside.

During Kolache Festival, the museum enjoyed using the grounds—lawn. On Friday, September 13, the Pre-Festival Party was a blast with the Original Kolache Festival Band playing and singing. Czech goulash, sausage, and pivo were served. If you missed this party, plan now to attend in 1997!

September 14 gave Caldwell the best Kolache Festival ever. One wonders how each festival can be so much better than the last, but it always happens (of course, with previous planning and a year of hard work). Again, mark your calendar now for the second Saturday in September for the festival and the pre-festival party on Friday evening.

The museum had four locations during the festival and was very successful at raising funds for the restoration of Polasek House! Thank you for the help.

Plan to volunteer in 1997. That is where the action is and even more fun! Success was experienced at the Burleson County Fair in Caldwell where the museum had volunteers manning the museum booth and selling cookbooks, hats, t-shirts, visors, logo watches, etc. The Burleson

County Fair paid the museum's utility bill. Every bit helps.

BCCHM wants you to participate in the Living Czech History project. Send the museum copies of your family's genealogy, immigration papers, copies of pictures with names, dates, and a favorite recipe, and/or the funniest or greatest event, story, or thing that you can remember or have been told in your family.

Please send only information that you want to have published in the Living Czech History. If you have an audiovisual tape, please make BCCHM a copy.

The BCCHM does not want to duplicate other books or tapes, but we will appreciate you sending the names of books, libraries (like Temple's) that have up-todate living Czech history. You may only need to copy a family reunion package; BCCHM already has five of these. Of course, the museum needs this information as soon as possible! Do it now!

The Czech Museum's Cultural Arts Program has taken on a new meaning with Laszlo Fornvald, European concert pianist, performing recitals and concerts which benefit the BCCHM at the College Station Hilton Hotel. If your lodge or group is planning a program in November or December and you want a World Famous Pianist who can play anything, please call George Hlavinka at (409) 5354895 or Lee Crawford at (409) 535-8187, a guarantee your party will be a success!

The Keyboard Club and the Conservatory of Music are meeting in temporary facilities; however, 1997 may hold some surprises and real growth for the Cultural Arts and Music Department of the BCCHM. October 20-26, 1996, brings Czech Cultural Awareness Week as declared by Gov. George Bush and BCCHM. The schools, churches, and other organizations want to join in making all aware.

Thank you for preserving Czech culture and being Czech proud!

Speaking of authentic Czech cookbooks, remember to order the beautiful three-ring binder collector's edition. There are only 50 copies left. You can order yours for $22.50 from the BCCHM at P.O. Box 493 in Caldwell, Texas 77836.

BCCHM has a few paperback, 12th Anniversary Souvenir Edition of Favorite Recipes produced by Frank S. Hinnant of DocuCopy Complex at 2303 Smith in Houston. Helen Jurica and Alyce Krupa knew that you wanted some of the recipes that appeared in 1984 "Ceske Kucharstvi" (Czech Cookery) presented at the 1984 Kolache Festival. Thanks to all who made this book possible. It is $3.

Burleson County Czech Museum is located at 212 Buck Street in Caldwell, Texas, U.S.A. and is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Weekend tours are by appointment.

Exhibits include costumes, paintings of Prague, crystal vases, library, musical instruments, handmade furniture, porcelain and china. Be sure to visit the historic site at Fawn and Shaw and plan to help with the restoration of the 1863 Czech Home.

Czech groups and entertainers are invited to attend the BCCHM weekend get-togethers! Call George Hlavinka at (409) 535-4895 and let BCCHM know which weekend or day your groups want to perform. There are always fun parties and good Czech food.

October 20-26, 1996, is Czech Cultural Awareness Week with Czech cooking/tasting parties and cookbooks for sale!

Submitted by, Lee Crawford, Coordinator —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 16, 1996—VESTNIKJ9

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 25, Ennis Encourages Participation in 100th Anniversary Members of Lodge 25 are encouraged to look through their old photo collections and scrapbooks for items relating to the history of Lodge 25, Ennis.

As you know, the SPJST is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 1997. Because our lodge is one of the first 25 charter lodges, we will also be observing our own centennial celebration.

The memorabilia and photographs will be part of a project we are hoping to have completed by May 3, 1997. On that day, the lodge will host a day-long celebration featuring music by the Vrazels and Mikula Band. Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.

If you have a lead on any photographs or lodge-related items, please give me a call in Ennis at 878-6149 or contact lodge secretary Patricia Fowler at 878-2083.

Fraternally, Margaret Krajca Reporter and FAC —SPJST-

32, Victoria to Honor 50-Year Members

Lodge

At our next monthly meeting on Wednesday, November 13, Lodge 32 will honor all 50-year members of our lodge..

Our "new" members this year are Gladys Wright and Willie Klein. We want all of you to attend this celebration as we pay tribute to our brothers and sister who have reached this milestone.

We have had three people in the hospital recently. They are Evelyn Horelka, Wilburn Obermiller and Alton Wokaty.

All have had surgery and we wish them a speedy recovery and hope they are going strong before long. We would love to have them attend our 50-year celebration.

If not, then, we hope they will he at our Christmas party.

Speaking of Christmas parties. . . ours will be on our December meeting night on Wednesday, December 11. We will gather at a local restaurant (to be announced by our November meeting) for a social, dinner and fellowship. Be sure to mark your calendars.

Right around the corner is the District Six Fall Social. It is being hosted by Victoria and Placed() and will he at Dupont Clubhouse on Sunday, November 3. If you have not been there, watch the Vestnik for a map. This is a great place for people of all ages. The food will be yummy and lots of fun should he had by all.

It's not too soon to be thinking of our Polka-Waltz Fest to be held on Sunday, February 9 at Inez Hall with music by the Vrazels and Bobby Jones.

So first of all, make plans to be at Dupont Clubhouse on November 3 and then to he at the VCEC Building for our 50-year celebration on November 13.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom, Reporter —SPJST-

39, Bryan to Meet October 25

Lodge

Members of Lodge 39: Please be advised that we will not hold a meeting on the third Sunday in October.

Members voted to have a meeting/Halloween party on October 25, starting at 4:30 p.m. We will have an outdoor wiener roast. A hay ride is planned for the youth club. Other games for the youth and adults are also planned.

Members need not bring any food for this event.

Please come and join the fun and wear your Halloween costume.

Fraternally, Lillie Matejka O'Shields Reporter —SPJST-

48, Beyersville to Host Progressive 42 Tournament

Lodge

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Tournament on Saturday, November 16, 1996. The registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m.

Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m.

We especially invite SPJST members but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accordingly for the first round. The two winners will move to the next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table thus all winners will move.

We will use the same rules that the State SPJST uses except for some changes which apply for Progressive 42.

Also, we ask that as many persons as possible please pre-register so we can plan the food needs. But it is not a must to pre-register.

To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche, 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574, or call (512) 365-3013.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, November 16.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

88, Houston Reports on Activities

Mary and Johnny Kosut, together with their children, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday, October 6 with a reception, dinner and dance. Mary' and Johnny are both very active at our lodge. We, your friends, believe your 50 years together were wisely chosen by you both. May the years you have left together deepen your love more and more.

On our sick list, Ed Stang is in the hospital. He had knee surgery. Ellen Miculka is having trouble with her heart and is in the hospital. Also, Franklin Bravenec is back in the hospital.

Give to the world the best you have and the best will come back to you. What goes around comes around. I will look for the opportunities to be kind and feel the results.

Fraternally, Kathy Trefell —SPJST-

91, Crosby Honors 50-Year Members Lodge

A luncheon honoring new 50-year members was held Saturday, September 14, 1996, at China-Ko Restaurant in Crosby. Forty-three 50-year plus members attended honoring the eight new 1996 50-year members: Claude Ray Kristinek Earlene Michalsky Lester Ressler (recently deceased).

Alan G. Sirocka Richard L. Sirocka James E. Stasney Doris M. Warzon Gardina Weaver Earlene Michalsky, James Stasney, and Doris Warzon attended to receive their 50-year pins. Lester Ressler's pin was accepted by his wife, Jeannie Ressler. District Five Director Louis Hanus made the presentation of pins.

District Five representatives attending were Director Louis Hanus; State Field Representative Helen Hegwood and her

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husband, King; and FAC Fred Buri and his wife, Jo Ann. Each representative made a brief presentation.

Those in attendance showed their appreciation for the dinner social by extending a warm round of applause.

Alvin A. Franta —SPJST-

91, Crosby to Award $500 College Scholarship Lodge

Crosby Lodge 91 will award a $500 college scholarship to a Lodge 91 member graduating from high school in 1997.

Members interested ' in applying for the scholarship should send their name and address to Chester Stasney, 106 Faith Street, Highlands, Texas 77562. Those responding will be sent an application to complete and return by December 1, 1996. The winner will he announced in May, 1997.

Submitted by, Frankie Brewer —SPJST-

133, San Antonio Cancels October Meeting Lodge

Lodge 133, San Antonio has canceled the monthly meeting scheduled for Sunday, October 20. We would like to encourage members to attend the Fall District Meeting. Our next meeting will be held on Sunday, November 17 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center located at 1630 Goliad Road. A Thanksgiving luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert.

Fraternally, Margaret Schauffele Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST-

91, Crosby Presents 50-Year Pins

Pictured, from left, seated, are: James E. Stasney and Doris Warzon.

BACK: Lodge 91 President Alvin Franta, Lawrence Stasney, Earlene Michalsky, Jeannie Ressler and District Five Director Louis Hanus.

Lodge

Czech Day is almost here—Sunday, October 27. Everyone at the lodge is planning on a big day. Activities include a turkey and dressing dinner, games and dancing with a free dance by the Vrazels and Bobby Jones. So come enjoy a funfilled day. Lillie Spies will be in charge of pastries for the Birthday Sisters. Flo Orsag will be overseeing as I will be out of town.

The Men's Club had a very sucessful Fiesta Dinner. President Tom Maresh said that proceeds will go towards Czech Day.

Pictured, at left, are some of the members and guests in attendance at Lodge 91's luncheon honoring the lodge's newly pinned 50-year members.

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Lodge 161, La Parita Reports on September Meeting On September 8, 1996, Lodge 161, La Parita held its quarterly meeting at the Jourdanton Civic Center. President Milton Koch called the meeting to order with a welcome to everyone.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by all and followed with a table prayer by Brother Ernest Spacek.

We adjourned for lunch. Lunch was picked up at St. John Lutheran Church from the Luther Leaguers. Leaguers were trying to raise a little money.

Lunch consisted of roast beef and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, and homemade rolls.

Twenty-four members and four guests enjoyed the delicious meal.

The meeting reconvened with President Koch asking if everyone's tummies were full and then told a little joke.

Minutes from the last meeting were read by Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch.

Brother Ernest Spacek motioned that we vote on donations to he made to members, each case separately. The motion carried.

Reporter Virginia Valchar gave the FAC report for Brother Don Valchar who was absent. She reported that this year's goal for the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive is to raise $20,000.

The SPJST 100-year celebration is going to be held in Belton on July 12 and 13, 1997.

President Koch asked if we needed to vote on $100 given to Brother Don Valchar for his emergency surgery earlier this ye if Sister Gussie Spacek stid. that it was already done and past.

There was no correspondence. Sister Bettie House s.tid District Seven Officers had not met to discuss the District Fall Fun Day. Then she gave birthdays and anniversaries. Congratulations to all celebrants!

Brother Bob Bayer, District Seven Director, was asked to speak. He said that today, September 8, was Grandparent's Day and all grandparents should he honored on this day. He also stated that eve! vone should attend the Fall Fun D3\ to be held at the Jourdanton VFW Hall on November 3, 1996. Lodge 161 will host the meeting and fun da y with a catered meal, drinks, desserts, and contests such as kolache contest, quilting/needlework plus ornament contest and horseshoes. Come and enjoy! Thank you, Brother Bob! Next, Secretary Tillie Koch gave a brief report on the Convention in Arlington which she and President Koch attended.

President Koch asked Brother Jim Weist to speak. Brother Jim told a cute joke about a "Mister Stran ge, - Brother Jim talked about the SPJST Olympics— recruiting new members! Anyone can brim in a mcmber—just till out a card and turn it in. (These cards can be obtained from the Home Office.) If you bring in a new member, you get $10; ten new members is $100, etc. New members are needed as our older members leave. Thank you, Brother Jim! Secretary 'Treasurer Tillie gave the financial report. (This is new business.)

Other new business discussed was the District Seven Fall Fun Day. It will he held November 3, 1996, at the Jourdanton VFW Hall on Highway 97 in Jourdanton, Texas. A motion was made and seconded. The motion passed.

Sister Gussie Spacek motioned to change the Fun Day menu from turkey to roast beef. Sister Vlasta Juricek seconded. The motion passed. The Fun Day dinners will be $2.50 for adults and children. The Fun Day registration should he at 10:30 a.m., the meeting at 11 a.m. and the dinner at 12 noon. Door prizes will be given away every hour, two or three door prizes per hour. You must be present to win the prizes. Sister Bettie House was asked to do the advertising for the Fun Day and Fall Meeting.

All members can enter the contests with one entry per category. Categories are: kolache contest, Christmas ornaments, and quilting/needlework.

President Koch asked if everyone was in favor of having our Christmas party/meeting as last year.

Brother Lloyd House suggested that we donate $100 to A.C.C.E.P.T program of Atascosa County. Sister Gussie Spacek made the motion to donate $100 to A.C.C.E.P.T. and Brother Lloyd House seconded. The motion carried.

Our lodge donated last year to the A.C.C.E.P.T. program.

Also Sister Bettie House asked members to bring their old eyeglasses, as she is accepting them as last year. Sister Virginia Valchar made a motion to bring canned goods to be given to C.A.M. as we did last year. Sister Gussie Spacek seconded and the motion carried. Sister Lucy Zepeda asked that we bring creamed corn instead of whole kernel.

Brother Bob Bayer asked for recipes for the SPJST 100 Year Recipe Cookbook.

Recipes need to be in to the Supreme Lodge by October 1. Also, Sister Mildred Bridges motioned for members to bring a nice gift worth at least $5 for the gift exchange — no gag gifts -- for the Christmas party on December 8, 1996. Sister Lucy Zepeda seconded.

The motion passed.

Sister Bettie House asked for the Secretary/Treasurer's Financial Report to give a report of checks written between each quarterly meeting.

Door prizes for the September 8 meeting were donated by Brother Jim Wiest and Brother Bob Bayer from the Supreme Lodge. They were as follows: SPJST mug, Texas Jigger, two ballpoint pens and a travel brush and mirror set.

Door prizes were awarded as follows: Jim Wiest (first place); Vince Pivonka (second place); Jim Zezula (third place); Linda Ramey (a roast beef lunch); James Zezula (SPJST mug); Hayden Zezula (roast beef lunch); Tillie Koch (SPJST ap); Bettie House (Ti_\.is jigger); Lloyd House (travel brush and mirror set); I dmil Ermis (pen); and Ernest Spacek (pen).

President Koch ilin ; , ed everyone for coming. He thanked the spaceks for the coffee; the Houses .o, te,i and ice; and all the ladies for the delicious desserts.

Everyone moved that we adjourn.

Thank you to all who came to the meeting—all those who helped make our meeting enjo yable and to those who helped clean up afterwards.

Attention, Members:

Our next meeting will he December 8, 1996, at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center. Don't forget your Christmas gift for the exchange and canned goods for C.A.M. See you at the party. RSVP to Tillie Koch by December 1, 1996. Call (210) 569-5627 to reserve your meal.

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar Reporter

—SPJST-

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Pasadena Hosts Gulf Coast Czech Hobby Airport Festival This Sunday Lodge

Out-of-towners are encouraged to join with their brothers and sisters at Lodge 172, Pasadena this Sunday, October 20. as they host the ninth Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival.

Come One, Come All to the Gulf Coast Czech Festival October 20 The community is invited to the Tenth Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival to be held on Sunday, October 20 in the SPJST Lodge 172 Hall at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

Czech this Festival Out!

Known for the beautiful authentic Czech land costumes worn by most of the festival goers, the many educational displays and exhibits, the wonderful cabbage soup, the fast-paced polka music and the delicious kolaches, this annual festival will be held from 9 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

This year, the festival will be dedicated.

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Galveston to the memory of Victor Peter, co-founder of the event and long-time volunteer at the annual festival. Peter was a vice president of the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas as well as a trustee of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas at the time of his death in the spring.

Ray Snokhous, honorary Consul of the Czech Republic, will begin the afternoon opening ceremonies with the presentation of a proclamation to be followed by the parade of costumes, presentation of colors and the American, Czech and Slovak National Anthems by Lodge 88's Choral Group.

"Co srdce poji more nerozdvoji," said Anna Krpec, State President, Czech Heritage Soceity of Texas. "This means, 'What the heart unites, the sea cannot divide.' We of Czech heritage of today feel that the tides we have with Czech lands of yesteryears cannot be diminished even though we are an oceans apart.

Lodge 175, Rosenberg

Promotes Sale of Popular Historical Text "The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest" The highly sought-after book of the first Czech settlers in Texas has been republished in memory of Henry R. Maresh, MD, the author. It is republished to carry forth Dr. Maresh 's dream and dedication for those of Czech birth and descent.

The purpose of the book, "The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest," originally published in 1934, was to set forth briefly something of what has come to pass within the past century in Texas, with the Czech settlers of the past and the Czech citizenship of today an integral factor in the State's development and progress. It is the plan and the purpose of this history to bring out in each chapter a phase, an incident or an epoch in the lives of the noble Czech citizenship.

With the renewed interest in the Czech heritage, many will find their ancestors documented in this well-written history including interviews with some of the early settlers. This is a book worthy of passing on to your children and grandchildren.

The Czech Pioneers of the Southwest . 197

The History of a People in the Development of a Nation MSu

For further information, contact: Pat Parma c/o SPJST Lodge 175 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77469 (713) 342-4898 The cost of the book is $14.95 which includes tax and postage.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, October 16, 1996—VESTNIK/11

Many of the area descendants of those early settlers have strong ties to Czech Republic and find this festival a means to keep reunion of culture!" she stated.

Justin Miller of Houston and Karen Bender of Houston, the SPJST Youth District King and Queen, respectively, will be introduced as part of the opening ceremonies.

Among the activities during the daylong festival will be a silent auction, country store, and a polka mass, which will be held at 10 a.m.

Special attention will be paid to the children this year with a booth teaching gingerbread cookie decorating and Christmas card making. These activities will be directed by Kathie Hanzelka.

The highlight of the afternoon will be the Czech Folk Dance Exhibition by Po.L.K. of A. Club at 2 p.m. to be followed by dancing until 6:30 p.m. by the Moonriders. There will be additional exhibits of club dances by Po.L.K. of A. members.

An added treat will be the musical entertainment to be provided by Lodge 88's Houston Orchestra and Choral Group.

Admission to this annual festival, cosponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, the San Jacinto College Czech Club and SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172, is $6 for everyone 11 years and older.

For the information, call the SPJST Lodge at 487-3297.

—SPJST-

189, Bryan-College Station Golf Tourney Scores Big Lodge

In an effort to update its fraternal program and get members and prospective members involved, Lodge 189, BryanCollege Station sponsored its first-ever golf tournament on September 22 at

Hilltop Lakes Resort, located in Leon County, nine miles northwest of Normangee. A total of 32 two-man teams played in the tournament.

"Playing conditions were perfect," says Larry Wentrcek, who organized the tournament. According to Brother Wentrcek, who is also a sales representative for Lodge 189, the event attracted a good mix of players. "Of the 64 players who participated in the tournament, 46 were non-members -- and excellent sales leads." Incidentally, two of the nonmembers who were attracted to play in the tournament have already signed on as members of Lodge 189.

"We believe we're opening up new avenues for interatction with our members and prospective members," Larry stated.

"A lot of our active members — some who had never been out on a golf course — helped out with the event and had a great time with it. That was good to see.

"We also want to extend our thanks to everyone else who helped in any way with the tournament," says Larry. "State Field Manager Gene McBride did an excellent job preparing the barbecue for the players and their families and King Hegwood, husband of State Field Representative Helen Hegwood, did a great job officiating. We'd recommend both of these gentlemen highly to anyone else planning a tournament."

Special consideration during the tournament was extended to several individuals and businesses which sponsored holes at the rate of $25 each for the tournament.

These included: SPJST Supreme Lodge; Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar; SPJST District Seven and R.V.O.S. District Four Director Matt Vanek; Doss Sales. Company; SPJST Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station; W&W Real Estate; SPJST (Lodge 17, New Tabor) and RVOS Sales Representative Susan Skrabanek; Pro Golf Discount of Aggieland; R.V.O.S. Lodge 92, Bryan; SPJST (Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station) and RVOS Sales Representative Charles Munday; and SPJST Sales Representative (Lodge 92, Fort Worth) Sherri Kubala Watkins.

The tournament, which started at 10

Lodge 189, Bryan College Station Golf Tournament Winners Circle A Flight Winners RIGHT PHOTO: First Place - Wayne Warren, Jr. and Wayne Warren, Sr.

BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Second Place - Mickey Fite and Larry Grimes.

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: Third Place - Mike Schultze and Frank Wilcox.

B Flight Winners RIGHT PHOTO: Jerry Woods and Jimmie Easterly.

BOTTOM LEFT PHOTO: Second Place - Wade Carlson and Johnnie Robinson.

BOTTOM RIGHT PHOTO: Third Place - Brent Sheppard and Vernon Hegwood.

The Lodge 189 golf tournament gave everybody involved the chance to get out in the sunshine and have a fun time. Pictured, from left, are Lodge 189 Vice President Albert Scasta, State Field Representative Helen Hegwood holding granddaughter Emily Hegwood, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Frank Klinkovsky and Chrissy Hegwood.

Recipients of the "Most Handicapped Team" presentation went to Eddie Hancock and Ronny Kiel.

Thanks to all tournament participants and supporters!

LEFT PHOTO: King Hegwood, tournament official, awaits all inquiries. RIGHT: Barbecue chef Gene McBride shares a smile with Lodge 189 member Ernest Wentrcek.

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department Comes Out a Winner As a result of proceeds generated from their recent golf tournament, Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station presented a check for $300 to the Hilltop Lakes Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured, from left, are State Field Representative Keith Gatewood, Fire Chief Joe Barlow and Lodge 189 Sales Representative Charles Munday. a.m. concluded at around 4:30 p.m. and was followed by a hospitality reception and the presentation of awards. Top finishers received trophies and prize money.

The winners were as follows: A Flight First Place - Wayne Warren, Jr. and Wayne Warren, Sr. Second Place - Mickey Fite and Larry Grimes Third Place - Mike Schultze and Frank Wilcox B - Flight First Place - Jerry Woods and Jimmie Easterly Second Place - Wade Carlson and Johnnie Robinson Third Place - Brent Sheppard and Vernon Hegwood "Most Handicapped Team" Eddie Hancock and Ronny Kiel A total of $300 in'additional proceeds generated from the tournament were presented to the Hill Top Lakes Volunteer Fire Department.

"It's the kind of event that makes you really feel good about the SPJST and its place in the community. With one under our belts, we're confident that our next tournament will be even bigger and better!"

—SPJST-

Christi Circle of Women Report on Fifth Anniversary Luncheon-Meeting

Corpus

Our fifth anniversary luncheon-meeting was well-attended and enjoyed by all.

For the 19 charter members, it was hard to believe five years have passed and our membership has grown to 47. The establishing of the Corpus Christi Circle of Women has added much enjoyment to my life and I hope to others as well.

There were 30 members, counting Honorary Member Jerry Elzner, and four guests, two of whom became members.

Frances McDonald, daughter of Betty Jurica, joined our Krouzek as did Ashley Zaludek Padgett, granddaughter of Della Elzner. We hope Frances is able to attend at least some of our meetings as she will soon return to work after surgery on her hand. Ashley is a new mom and we expect to see her and baby Taylor at future meetings. Dorothy Klapuch, daughter of Marcellina Mokry, has been a guest before and we are always happy to see her.

Georgia Ann Kubala was missed, but

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it was not until after the meeting we found out she was in the hospital. She is now at home and doing well. Rose Huff and Carrie Veselka were also missed.

Rose was under the weather and wanted to rest up for a trip to Angleton with son Victor on the weekend. Carrie was off on another bus tour.

Thanks go to Jerry Elzner for pictures taken at our last meeting; to Helen Sacky and Dorothy McCoy for bringing Coffee Mate; to Rose Huff for sending a jar of instant tea; and last but not least, a big thank you to Mary Elzner for the beautifully decorated Happy Anniversary cake she brought.

A discussion was held to formulate plans for November and December. We decided to bring food items and/or personal items to our November 7 meeting to he donated to the Women's Shelter. It was also decided to have a catered dinner on December 5 and members planning to attend need to pay $1.50 to Treasurer Della Elzner at our November meeting.

Guests are $6.50. More detailed plans for December will be discussed at the next meeting.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Katheryn Marek, Helen Pavelka, and Anita Regmund and Happy Birthday is wished to Glenda Elzner and Evelyn Papasan, both of whom were at work.

Seven door prizes were given away and I walked away with the best of all—a Halloween door wreath made by Dorothy McCoy. Since I always decorate my home for all holidays and did not have a wreath, I had been looking at them in the stores. The wreath made by Dorothy is cuter than any I could have bought — scarecrow and all. Thank you, Dorothy.

Don't forget your canned goods or personal items for our November meeting. Also, bring your $1.50 for our December lunch. Until then— Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss —SP1ST-

Classes Offered at Austin Community College Czech

Conversational Czech II, CSC 1-763040, will begin on October 22 and continue to December 10 at Austin Community College. The class meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. It is designed for students who already have some basic knowledge of the Czech language and wants to improve their reading and speaking skills. Registration is in process at the ACC Administration Building at Highland Mall. The registra-

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, BARBARA HILL of Holland who passed away on Friday, October 4, 1996, at her residence at the age of 60.

Sister Hill was born in Granger to Nettie and Robert Rozacky. She was a graduate of Granger High School. She married James C. "Bubba" Hill of Bartlett in 1954. She graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and taught in Belton and Holland. She served as principal of Holland Elementary School for 17 years. Upon her retirement, the mayor proclaimed May 27, 1990, Barbara Hill Day. She was named "Woman of the Year" in 1995 by the Holland. Chamber of Commerce. She was a life member of the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association and served as President of TEPSA District XII. She was also a member of the Temple-Bell County Retired Teachers Association. She recently received the University of Mary.

Hardin-Baylor's Distinguished Service Medal, which was presented to her in recognition of her contributions to the schoolchildren of Bell County.

She was a member of the Women's Study Club of Holland and chaired the committee for the club's historical marker. She served as chairman of the board for the Mayfield Library and Museum and was a member of the Holland Area Chamber of Commerce and the Holland Youth Fair and Livestock Boosters. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Bartlett.

In 1983, she and her husband established the Allan Hill Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded yearly to Holland High School seniors. Nieces and nephews of the Hills have also been recipients of scholarships. tion deadline is October 18. For more information, call (512) 223-7525.

Submitted by, Dorothy Bohac, President Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society —SPJST-

Heritage Society of Texas to Meet November 2 Czech

The fall meeting of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas will be held Saturday, November 2, 1996, in Frydek, Texas.

The meeting will be co-hosted by the Austin-Waller Counties Chapter and the Fort Bend County Chapter. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. An authentic Czech meal of goulash and knedliky will be served at 11:15 a.m. for a nominal fee.

Drahomir Strnadel, Mayor of Trojanovice, Czech Republic, will be a special guest. Mr. Strnadel is the

Survivors are her parents, Nettie and Robert Rozacky of Granger, and a sister, Bessie Dobias of Mesquite.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 5 at Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett.

Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6 at First United Methodist Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Andy Andrews officiating. Burial was in the Bartlett City Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory remain among us forever.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham Adella Horelica

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee. of Lodge 73, Seymour, in behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JIM TOMANEK, age 75, who died Thursday, September 12 in his home.

Services were held at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 14 at Seymour Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Edward C. Hart officiating. Burial was in SPJST Cemetery under the direction of Seymour Memorial Funeral Home.

Mr. Tomanek was horn June 18, 1921, in Gilliland, Texas. He and Agnes Fojtik were married December 27, 1947, in Seymour. He was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a farmer and a member of First Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his wife; a daughter, Helen; a son, Jim, Jr.; a sister, Anne Fojtik of Oklahoma; and two brothers, Jerry of Seymour and Edmund of Truscott, Texas.

Memorials may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

The Resolution Committee, Raymond Pavliska Frank Simaichl —SPJSTresearcher and author of the hook Emmigration to Texas from the Mistek District Between 1856 and 1900. This book is being published by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. Mr. Strnadel will be accompanied by a group of fellow travelers from the Czech Republic. He will autograph copies of the hook which will be available for purchase.

Exhibits, books and genealogy information will be available. Display space is available. Vendors may reserve space with at least two weeks notice prior to the meeting. The charge is $25. Contact Pat Parma to reserve a space at (713) 3424898.

To reach the St. Mary Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, for members and guests traveling east about six miles from Sealy or west from Houston on I-10, take the Frydek-San Felipe exit (FM 1458).

Frydek and St. Mary's Church are located two miles south of 1-10.

For more information, contact Pat Parma at (713) 342-4898 or Marie Newman at (713) 375-5660.

Tria Molbefg, State Reporter —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 16, 1996—VESTNIK/13

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 80, Holland, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, VALESTA KADERKA of Killeen, who passed away on Friday, October 4, 1996, in a Bartlett nursing home at the age of 79.

Sister Kaderka was born in Holland to Jacob and Teresia (Sindelnay) Ivicic. She married Rudolph E. Kaderka on December 18, 1949. She was a homemaker. She lived in Killeen for 46 years and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Killeen.

Survivors are her husband, Rudy Kaderka of Killeen; a daughter, Debbie Young of Killeen; a son, Ronnie Kaderka of Killeen; a sister, Mary Underwood of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and three grandchildren.

A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Sunday, October 6 at the Goodnight Funeral Home in Bartlett by the Rev. Walter Matus officiating.

Services were held at 2 p.m. Monday,

October 7 at S.S. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger with Monsignor Edward Rabroker officiating.

Burial was in the Holland Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory remain among us forever.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham Adella Horelica

—SPJST-

of Sympathy

Expression

We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo on behalf of our entire membership, express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ANGELINE ALICE MICHALIK SIMCIK, who passed away on Sunday, September 22, 1996, in the arms of her loving husband in their home. She passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

A service celebrating her life was held on Tuesday, September 24, 1996, at 10

a.m. at the Wall Brethren Church with Rev. Tommy Tallas and Rev. John Baletka officiating. Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Angeline was born August 28, 1929, in Taylor, Texas, to Anton and Emilie Jansa Michalik. She married Clifton Alvin Simcik on October 25, 1947, at the Wall Brethren Church. Together, they farmed and ranched in the Scherz community.

Survivors include her husband, Clifton; five daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Bill Holland, Cindy and Roy Martin, Kathy and Mike Vamadore, and Peggy and Gary Black, all of San Angelo, and Nancy and Shawn Oliver of San Saba..

She is also survived by her 12 grandchildren whom she adored with all her heart, Grant Huling, Andrea Martin, David Holland, Garrett Huling, Wade Martin, Chelsea Holland, April Varnadore, Shauna Black, James Varnadore, Bryan Black, and Hayden and Haylee Oliver.

Other survivors are sisters and brothers-in-law, Georgia and Wilford Simcik, Noemi and Hubert Drgac and Esther Chasek; brothers and sisters-in-law, Edmond and Agnes Michalik, and Rev. Albert and Anne Michalik, and Daniel Michalik; sisters-in-laws, Allen Byers of

Allen Park, Michigan, and Dorothy Michalik of Chicago; and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and greatnephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Emilie Michalik, a brother, Ruben Michalik, and a sister, Libbie Kutter.

Angeline's chosen profession was wife and mother. She focused her entire life on raising their children, and supporting Clifton in all his efforts on the farm.

Her pleasure in life was providing for others. Her name, means angel, which described her accurately.

She was a member of the Wall Brethren Church, Wall Christian Sisters, and SPJST Lodge 160.

Pallbearers were sons-in-law, Roy Martin, Bill Holland, Gary Black, Mike Vardadore, and Shawn Oliver and nephew Kenneth Michalik.

Memorials may be made to the Wall Brethren Church or Hospice of San Angelo.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully, Resolution Committee Leonard Jansa Diana Pelzel Sharon Joy Waggoner —SPJST-

SUPREME LODGE SPJST Temple, Texas DEATH CLAIMS PAID IN AUGUST/ 1996 9/04/96 DEATH CLAIM

NAME

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Johnnie E. Hutka Toni Marek Santos Martinez Edward F Dedek Otakar Truksa Harold Matejowsky Paul M. Truett, Jr. Ed Frohoff Dorothy L. Strunc Wilbur Gardemal Emil Coldewey Edith Ingle Gladys Mae Gaas Arnold E. Divin John F Valchar, Sr. Charlie John Zidek Dovie Phelps Miroslav L. Petrusek Irma J. Filipp Rudolph Sherek Dora Ann Kopinitz John Kveton, Jr. Marion L. Miller Howard L. Maughn Arnold W. Dybala Olga Hubenak Paul V Valigura Esther M. Bednar Victor Werner Leona R. Vanek Bernice M. Cash Edwin Fojtik Joe V Kucera Anton Andel John Paul Barrett Angeline D. Drozd Lavern I. Hejl

LODGE

177 130 88 81 149 17 88 139 82 88 63 40 88 51 133 107 88 1 184 20 88 157 66 88 88 9 28 186 81 23 88 38 138 138 191 88 29

LOCATION

Academy Dallas Houston Needville Alvin New Tabor Houston Danbury Ennis Houston Sweet Home El Campo-Hillje Houston Ellinger San Antonio Floresville Houston Fayetteville Moulton Granger Houston Lubbock Waco Houston Houston Snook East Bernard Caldwell Needville Moravia Houston Smithville Ganado Ganado Lufkin Houston Taylor

DATE OF ADMISSION

7131169 8124137 8/21/70 12/10/37 3/14/33 8/02/54 8101188 8107170 1109151 12111159 12/03/35 9/22/43 1110147 5106168 8113152 12/12/46 4/19/73 2/01/54 1116180 5/06/70 6/04/68 5/27/80 5/29/75 2/13/56 8/30/37 1108128 2/24/41 8101145 9/20/34 12101151 2/19/65 1104139 12101164 5103154 1101183 10/29/40 5/17/68

DATE OF DEATH

8/24/96 8/02/96 8/13/96 8/10/96 3/10/96 6/27/96 8/19/96 1103196 7/20/96 8/17/96 9/05/96 8/09/96 8/13/96 8/09/96 8131196 8/19/96 8/16/96 8/23/96 9/04/96 8/09/96 8/28/96 7/18/96 7/18/96 8131196 9106196 8118196 7131196 8/13/96 9107196 8/27/96 9/07/96 9/03/96 9/06/96 9/06/96 7118196 8/03/96 8/18/96

AGE

63 84 67 82 83 83 63 45 66 81 93 75 67 75 75 58 83 86 68 76 81 32 38 85 85 88 95 90 82 68 72 78.

86 68 68 94 80

CERTIF. NO.

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the Supreme Lodge SPJST Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally, Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

14/VESTN1K-Wednesday, October 16, 1996

Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of CONNIE L DURHAM, a secretary, who died on September 18, 1996, at a Fort Worth hospital at the age of 42 after a battle with cancer.

The funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 1996, at BaumCarlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home.

Burial was in Memory Gardens Memorial Park in Parker County.

Connie L. Durham was born May 18, 1954, in Mineral Wells to Douglas and Tommie Cate. Connie and her husband, Steven, were married at Southside Church of Christ in Mineral Wells on April 6, 1973.

Connie was a proofreader and typesetter at the Mineral Wells Index from 197072 and worked part-time at the Fort Wolters Trumpet. She graduated from Millsap High School in 1972 and worked at the Index until September, 1983. She had been employed by Crabtree and Crabtree, CPAs from September, 1983 until the present.

She was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Mineral Wells. She was also a member of Texas Chapter of Polka Lovers Klub of America, Fort Worth Lodge 92 SPJST Fraternal, and the Woodmen of the, World Lodge 75 Fraternal.

Survivors are her husband, Steven C. Durham of Mineral Wells; her parents, Douglas and Tommie Cate of Mineral Wells; her grandmother, Barbara Watkins of Mineral Wells; aunt Sonora and uncle Paul Hopkins; cousins, Christopher and Todd Hopkins; and a host of other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

May our departed sister rest in eternal „ peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf

May he rest in eternal peace.

Respectfully, Resolution Committee Leonard Jansa Daniel Michalik Sharon Joy Waggoner

-SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of Lodge 35, Elk, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, MRS. RUDOLPH P. (INEZ) ZALMAN. Mrs. Zalrnan died September 20, 1996, at the age of 82 years in Bloomington, Indiana.

Funeral services were held September 24, 1996, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Waco with the Rev. Martin Rabbitte officiating. Burial was in Waco Memorial Park.

Mrs. Zalman was born November 2, 1913, in Scott's Hill, Tennessee. She moved to Waco in 1954. She had been a resident of Bloomington, Indiana, for the past four years. She was a homemaker and member of St. Louis Catholic Church and VFW Post 2148 Ladies Auxiliary while in Waco. She was active as a Camp Fire Director and a volunteer at Providence Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and active in her younger years.

Survivors include her daughters, Maye Zalman Lyda of Richardson, Texas, and Sarah Kathlyn Kolinek of Bloomington, Indiana; a son, Charles W. Stanfill of Reno, Nevada; three granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials were designated to St. Louis Catholic in'Waco.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Submitted by, Elizabeth Kubitza

-SPJST-

-SPJST-

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo, on behalf of our entire membership express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, BRYAN MIKESKA, who passed away on Saturday, September 28, 1996, in an Andrews Nursing Center.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, October 1 in Andrews Old Cemetery. Arrangements were by McNett Funeral Home.

He was born April 12, 1908, in Concho County and had been a resident of Andrews since 1953. He was a selfemployed roofer and a member of the Moose Lodge.

Survivors include three stepdaughters, LaQuita McClain of Las Vegas and Cherrie Elliott and Vivian Tucker, both of Odessa; a stepson, Carl Looney of Sparks, Neveda; a brother, Charlg.s Mikeska of Paint Rock; two sisters, Matilda N. Eldridge of San Angelo and Milady L. Kerr of Eola; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a greatgreat-grandchild.

Jakub and Barbara Holub Family Reunion The Second Jakub and Barbara Holub Family Reunion has been set for Saturday, October 19 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Ascension Parish Hall in Moravia, Texas. All descendants of this Holub (Hollub) couple are welcome.

Bring family histories, stories, pictures and recipes to be added to a family recipe book. Also bring your favorite kolache for a family kolache contest.

A catered barbecue lunch will be served at 12 noon for $6 per person.

Please respond with names and meal payment by September 1 to Caroline Polasek, P.O. Box 131, Hallettsville, Texas 77964.

For additional information, call (512) 798-2755 or (512) 798-5884 or (209) 798-1490.

Tallas - Manak Reunion The Annual Tallas - Manak Reunion will be October 26, 1996, at the SPJST Hall in Taylor, Texas, beginning at 11 a.m.

Everyone is asked to bring enough food for their family and a dessert for a pot luck meal beginning promptly at 12:30 p.m. Tea, coffee, and eating utensils will be provided.

The usual activities are planned, which include a brief meeting (immediately after the meal); an auction-(please bring an item to donate); "White Elephant" Exchange-bring a wrapped gift ($5 limit); and the Annual "BroCzech" Horseshoe Tournament.

The Granger Polka Boys will play from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m.

The hall is located on FM 619 (east of Taylor). The hall's phone number is (512) 352-9139.

See you on October 26!

Submitted by, Cindy Tallas

16th Annual Marek Reunion Expression

Expression

Reunions

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge brother, LADDIE TOMMY PAVELKA. Laddie Tommy Pavelka, 38, of Temple died Saturday, October 5, 1996, in a car accident.

Services were at 4 p.m. Monday, October 7 at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with the Rev. Steven Nesrsta officiating. Burial was in Bellwood Memorial Park of Temple.

Born in Temple to Laddie and Della Martinec Pavelka, he lived in Temple all his life and graduated from Temple High School.

Survivors are his mother, Della Pavelka of Temple; two sons, Morgan Pavelka of Houston and Cardin Pavelka of Temple; and a sister, Sharon Gault of Temple.

May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Dorothy Pechal

-SPJST-

You and your family are invited to the 16th Annual Marek Reunion on Sunday, October 27, 1996, at the SPJST Hall, Lodge 47, in Seaton, Texas, located east of Temple on Highway 53. Registration is at 10 a.m. A buffet-style lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Each family is requested to bring a meat, vegetable, or salad and dessert. Coffee, kool-aid, and tea will be served all day. Coffee, koolaid, tea, bread, cups, plates, napkins, plasticware and ice will be furnished.

A short meeting will be held at 1 p.m.

Other events immediately following the meeting include the cake/toy walk and a raffle. Each family is requested to bring at least one raffle item and/or an item for the cake/toy walk (pie, cookies, etc.).

Since we are still short on names and addresses, it is impossible for us to contact everyone, so we are asking each of you to please contact your nearest relatives and invite them to the reunion.

Daniel Marek, Jr., President Dorothy Zaskoda, Vice President Zephyr Marek, Secretary Marvin Marek, Treasurer

Vitek - Pechal Reunion The Vitek-Pechal Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 27, 1996, at St. Joseph Parish 114 in Cyclone, located east of Temple. Take

Youth Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Enjoys Six Flags Dear Readers, Everyone enjoyed Six Flags. We will be having a Halloween Party on Friday, October 25, 1996. That is also my cousin Christi Sparkman's birthday.

Hope to see you there.

Our next meeting is November 3, 1996.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka (7) (10/08/96)

-SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on October Meeting

Lodge

Dear Readers, The youth had their monthly meeting on Sunday, October 6.

Everyone enjoyed the trip to Six Flags on September 29. There were 27 of us that went.

The youth will have a Halloween Party on Friday, October 25, 1996. The party will begin at 7 p.m. We would like to invite all of the youth and adults to join in the fun.

We will begin working on our Christmas project for the rest home. We will be working on Friday, October 11, Friday, November 8, Friday, November 22, and Friday, December 6.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 3, 1996.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Assistant Youth Leader -SPJST-

Highway 53 and at the blinking light near Ocker Brethren Church, take FM 485 for about two miles and the church is on the left and the Parish Hall is toward the back of the parking lot.

The doors will open at 10:30 a.m. and the lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. Everyone is to bring a basket lunch for the family.

We are going to have a cake walk like last year, so please try to bring a cake.

The officers will purchase some items for the drawing/auction/silent auction but we are also requesting you to bring items for the same. The silent auction will be tried this year to cut down on the length of the auction and drawing.

If you have any family pictures or other items of interest to others, please bring them for display.

Monetary donations will be needed to cover the cost of expenses: hall rent, plates, cups, coffee, tea, postage, etc.

If you know someone who is not on the mailing list or a Vestnik reader, please inform them of the date and place of the reunion. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, October 27.

Officers, David and Tammy Pechal Edward and Nancy Skrabanek Dorothy Pechal -SPJST-

Wednesday, October 16, 1996---ViSTNIK/15

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on October Speaker Dear Readers, Our speaker for October was the mayor of Snook, John See, III. Thank you for visiting with us.

Thank you, Sandy, for the crafts.

Our charities were old eye glasses, toiletries to Phoebe's Home, $1 to the D.A.R.E. Program, and cookies for the grand opening of the First Bank of Snook.

Thanks to my mom, Angie, and honorary grandmother, Ruth Kovar, for our snacks. We look forward to them.

We are planning a Halloween Party this month. I can't wait!

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (8) (10/05/96) —SPJST

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on October Meeting Dear Readers, At our last meeting, we had fun. First, we had our meeting. Then, John See, III came to talk to us about the duties of a mayor. Thanks.

Sandy Vajdak had little Halloween crafts for us.

After that, we had drinks and cookies for Jason Gaas' birthday. Thanks to everyone who helped at our meeting.

Our next meeting is November 6 at 6;30 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. See you there!

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (12) (10/05/96) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Meets November 6 Lodge

Dear Readers, Our meeting was kind of spooky.

Sandy Vajdak had pumpkin crafts. We had cookies and drinks for Jason's birthday.

Our next meeting is November 6, 1996, at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk (6) (10/05/96) —SPJST---

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Caldwell Kolache Festival Dear Vestnik Readers, On September 14, 1996, Lodge 9, Snook sang Czech songs at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas. We sang two songs, "Muziky, Muziky" and "Tancuj, Tancuj." Mrs. Malady, the pianist for the Burleson County Czech Singers, played the electric keyboard for us. It was neat!

Also, last month on September 15, 1996, we had our Grandparent's Day program at the Snook Brethren Church. We did skits and individual talents from District YAD. We also sang our Czech songs and recited poems to our grandparents. Overall, everything was fun.

Respectfully, Leslie Giesenschlag (10/07/96) SPJST-

24, Cyclone Youth Club Invites You to a Halloween Carnival Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, An old-fashioned family carnival will be held at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Sunday, October 27 from 3 to 7 p.m.

SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club will sponsor the Halloween Carnival which will include a Haunted House and Costume Contest. There will be 10 booths of games for all ages with lots of exciting prizes. Test your skills (and luck) at games like pumpkin patch, dart throw, ring-a-ghost, bingo, wheel-of-fortune and other Halloween surprises.

Tickets for the games will be available 10 tickets for $1. A raffle with several prizes will also be held during the day.

Everyone is invited to dress up in their favorite costumes for the Costume Contest at 4 p.m. Several prizes will be given in four age groups: 0 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, 13 to 17 years, and 18 years and over. An overall best costume award will also be presented.

A portion of Flag Hall will be a Haunted House for the event. This special attraction is sure to delight all Halloween fans. Ghosts, goblins, witches and other creatures will be ready to entertain you when you visit the "Haunted Hall."

A chili dog meal will be available for $2.50 throughout the event. The meal will consist of a chili dog, the trimmings, and french fries. You may dine in or take out. Soft drinks and other snacks will also be available.

We invite you to enjoy old-fashioned Halloween fun on Sunday, October 27 at Flag Hall.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Youth Leader —SPJST-

39, Bryan Youth Club to Meet October 25 Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan has changed their meeting for the month of October to Friday, October 25. We will be having pumpkin painting and a hay ride. We will have hot dogs and all the trimmings.

Please come out and enjoy us that Friday.

Ginnie Ann Roesler Youth Leader SPJST

Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Club Reports on September Meeting The September 15, 1996, meeting of Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Club was called to order at 1:45 p.m. by President Chad.

The register was read. There were four members and two adults present.

Guests introduced were Tiffany and Cory and Dylan.

This month's social will be a Halloween party on Friday, October 25 at 4 p.m. at the SPJST in the country. We will have pumpkin painting and a hay ride. Please come out.

Youth members enjoyed a ham dinner.

Refreshments were served by adult members. The after-meeting activities were playing outside.

The next youth club meeting will be October 25 at 4 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

Lynde Roesler Reporter —SPJST---

24, Cyclone Youth Member Enjoys Officers' Workshop

Dear Readers, As reporter of the youth club, I attended the SPJST Youth Club Officers Workshop on August 24. The workshop taught us parliamentary procedure. The workshop was conducted by the Bell County 4-H Ambassadors. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ambassadors for coming. I had fun playing all the games. I hope that next year I will get to go again.

Desi Cooksey Reporter (10/01/96) —SPJST-

Dear Members and Readers, On October 19 and 26, we will host a hunter's safety course for young people over 12 and adults. The cost is $10. It is a 10-hour course with five hours being taught each day. Contact me for-reservations as the class is limited to 25 persons.

My phone number is (817) 984-0070.

Also, for youth club members, remember to get garage sale and craft items ready for our fund raiser on November 9.

Fraternally, Ginger Greger Youth Leader —SPJST-

66, Waco Youth Club Expresses Thanks for Cake Walk Help Lodge

Dear Lodge 66 Youth Club and Members, I would like to thank everyone that came out to the battle dance on September 29 and supported us in the kitchen and cake walk that we had. I hope everyone had fun at our last youth meeting, which was on October 13 and had Halloween treats.

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (14) (10/07/96) —SPJST--

From the State Youth Leader First Quarter Report The following is a report of the first quarterly disbursements for the youth year. There were a total of 23 checks issued for a total of $829. There was an average of 273 youth club members attending their monthly meetings.

Leaders, your next Quarterly Report

Location Lodge

47, Seaton Hunter's Safety Course Set for October 19 and 26 Lodge

4 6 9 13 24 25 29 30 39 40 47 66 84 92 97 107 117 142 160 177 185 187 196

Hallettsville Cottonwood Snook Dime Box Cyclone Ennis Taylor Taiton Bryan El Campo/Hillje Seaton Waco Dallas Fort Worth Placedo Floresville Robstown Houston San Angelo Academy New Braunfels Round Rock Katy

will he due December 15, 1996.

Thank you for your help and support.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director

Quarterly Attendance 24 11 66 83 70 13 58 76 10 6 58 37 45 34 22 15 6 8 69 44 37 8 29 —SPJST-

—SPJST--

Reimbursement $24.00 11.00 66.00 83.00 70.00 13.00 58.00 76.00 10.00 6.00 58.00 37.00 45.00 34.00 22.00 15.00 6.00 8.00 69.00 44.00 37.00 8.00 29.00

16/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 16, 1996

From the State Youth Leader

A Queen's Notebook Dear SPJST Readers, I am beginning to think whenever Krystle and I are in a parade, rain is soon to follow. The 60th Fort Bend County Fair Parade was on Friday, September 27 in Richmond-Rosenberg. Krystle and I were on a float wearing our Czech costumes and letting everyone know about the 100th anniversary of the SPJST in 1997. The local television station aired the entire parade live and several close-ups were taken of us.

I would like to thank my aunt, Shirley Bialas, for driving the tractor in the parade and being a good sport. When we were finished in the parade, we wanted to watch and it began to rain. We put on our ponchos and put up our umbrellas, but we all still got wet!

Each year, I march in the parade with my high school band, the Stafford Spartans Marching Band. I play the clarinet. This year, I watched my band march and cheered them on, as they marched in the rain. My sister, Kristen, is a member of the band, also.

I would like to thank my grandma, Tillie Linhart, my mom, Jeanette, and my cousins, Katie Janda, Stephanie Bialas, and Jonathan Bialas for coming to the parade and supporting us. I would like to thank my aunts and uncles for their suggestions in designing the float and my uncle, Dennis Bialas, and my dad, E.J., for putting it all together.

Our next appearance will be with the SPJST State King Justin Engelke and State Duke Douglas Galler at the Texas Fraternal Congress in Kerrville on Saturday, October 19.

I would like to thank everyone who has told me they read my letters and the encouragement they give me to continue writing "A Queen's Notebook"...

Fraternally, Karen Bender SPJST State Queen SPJST-

Scenes from Fort Bend County Fair Krystle and Karen are anxiously awaiting the start of the parade.

-Aunt Shirley, can't this tractor go any faster?"

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Cara Jansa Clay Jansa Ryan Jansa James Lehr Wade Martin Austin Miller Kamber Noel Krystle Noel Nathan Schwartz Becky Schwertner Jana Wilde Shelley Wilde

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Kate Lee Maegan Loxterman Kathy Moseley William Nevills Brandy Noland Crystal Noland

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So many things to see ... clowns, marching bands, politicians - and, oh yes, here come Karen and Krystle!

Pictured, from left, are Jonathan Bialas, Stephanie Bialas, and Katie Janda.

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Who Said That?

The world does not pay for what a man knows. But it pays for what a person does with what he knowS. -Laurence Lee The oldest books are only just out to those who have not read them.

-Samuel Butler -Photos submitted by Karen Bender

16.fijna 1996-VESTNiK/I7

PODPORA LIDSKOST teska,

BRATRSTVI cast

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ITtednf.orgin Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Stitu Texas, zaloiene roku 1897

16.fijna 1996

ROCNIK 84 tISLO 40

Karel Vacek Lubomir Donlika Jedenactina east Pan Suchdnek musil totii titulky fotografovat a Vackovym tikolem pii torn bylo piedZ.(Itat titulek nahlas, aby pan Suchanek odhadl, jak diouho musf asi titulek zustat na plane, nei si jej obecenstvo pieslabikuje.

Fotografovanf a filmu zustal pan Suchdnek veiny. Pozdeji si poifdil velky obchod s fotografickymi ptfstroji v Paillske tifc16 a nakonec s nfm piesfdlil nahoru na Vdelayske namestf pod dne g nf Dam mOdy, kde je fotograficky obchod dodnes.

Takove fancied novym technikam nebylo tehdy ojedinele. Piave na poedtku stoletf nastupuje rada novych vynalezil, ktere radikalne zmenily zpilsob nageho Iivota -- a s nimi, jak se m6lo brzy ukazat, nastoupil i novy druh zabavne hudby, jejil rozgfienf by prgve bez techto vynalezil nebylo moine. V Btevnove, nedaleko od Vackovych, bydlil malt' elovfeek s bradkou, jakysi pan Adam. Karel Vacek ho pamatuje ui jen jako stareho pana duchodce, ale mistra devatera iemesel, tak trochu bievnovskeho Edisona. Pan Adam byl vynikajfcf krasobruslai, nebo spg kreslie na lea. Do bruslf si zamontoval dva kreslicf hroty a jimi na zamrzld VItav6 pod Karlovym mostem vykreslil za jfzdy peed zraky divaku obrazek Tyr g e nebo hradeanske panorama. Pilbuznym a znamym doddval pro tenisove kurty specialnf mfeky se zpomalenym letem. Vysoko nad bievnoste vilky vypougtel veeer ohromn6ho ldtkoveho draka s larovkou na etytvoltovou baterii a jejfm blikanfm posflal morseovkou vzkazy svemu zeti panu Traplovi, pogtovnImu tifedniku, ktery bydlil hezky kus cesty odtud. Ale jeho hlavnf alchymistickd laboratof byla v male boucle na zahrade; s bytem byla pochopitelne spojena vlastnontene vyrobenym telefonern.

Tady mel pan Adam domdcky vyrobenou nahrdvaelcu, kterd zaznamendvala hlas do voskoveho valeZ.cu. Karel Vacek mu obeas aldval asistenta a jeho hlas se tak poprve ozval na zvukovem zaznamu v dialogu, kterY pan Adam sam Kind thanks are extended to Henry Peck of South Charlestown, Ohio and author Dr. Lubomir Doruzka of Prague, Czech Republic for making possible the publication of Karel Vacek. This week's text marks the eleventh installment. An English translation of the novel is currently running in The Texas Polka News.

For subscription information, please contact Publisher and Editor Julius Tupa at (713) 468-2494, or write The Texas Polka News at P.O. Box 800183; Houston, Texas 77280.

napsal, nazkou gel a narefroval.

Nem61 jist6 ani tu genf, le postavit se pied nahravacf mikrofon se jednou pro jeho maleho pomocnfka stare zpilsobem oblivy.

Pan Suchanek mel krome fotografovanf je gte jednoho konfeka: hudbu. Byl dirigentem amaterskeho orchestru temesinicko-iivnostensk6 Besedy, a kdyl jednou zjistil, muzika Karla Vacka pritahuje, bylo rozhodnuto. Pujeil mu domil hoboj a Vacek na nem jiI druhy den odpoledne vyluzoval slugne Orly. Pan Suchanek ho v jeho nadgenf soustavne podporoval a ul za tii tydny sedel Karel Vacek v jeho orchestru na koncert6 pro ueilovskou mlddei a hral Dvotakovy Slovanske tance. Dolnf d mu sice jegte „stiflelo." ale pan Suchdnek vIdycky jen laskave pokyval hlavou: „Tam dole, tarn musf °patine, tam to vIdycky trochu boucha, kdyi se moc otevie pusa." Orchestr zkougel pravidelne kaidy tyden v Male Karlove ulici a ternei kaldou sobotu koncertoval pro uen6 z oboru v Megianske hese& ve Vladislavove ulici. Karel Vacek tam poprve uslygel na zkou gce tajkovskeho Chant sans paroles a to mu v hudbe otevielo novy sva. V praxi se tak sezndmil s pom6rne naranym repertodrem: orchestr mel na programu i dobrou polovinu symfonickych basnf ze Smetanovy Me vlasti.

S hudbou jineho druhu byl vgak denne v kontaktu i v obchode, kde prodavae pan Bianchini schovdval pro dobre zakazniky (pattila mezi ne napifklad pant Ottovd, dcera znameho nakladatele) nove snfmky Carusa, Emy Destinnove a ostatnfch hvezcl. Karel Burian ukazal Vackovi ye sve zndme verzi pfsnielcy o febleku zahradnickem, jak je moino zpfvat i narodnf pfsne. . Z desek His Master's Voice (to byly ty nejdraigf; k nejlevnej g fm patrila znaeka Zonofon, pro nil se tehdy ul natdeelo ve velkem sale Lucerny) zn61 obchodem giroky vyber hudby nejruznej g fho druhu veetn6 popularnfch opernfch piedeher, z nich natere zase ye vlastnfm podanf hral i Suchankiiv orchestr. A pan Suchanek se sna/il, aby jeho mlady svetenec pozndval hudbu ze vgech stran: seznamoval ho s iftznymi klfei i lacl6nfmi i s jednoduchou transpozicf.

Take tatfnek byl z Karlova nadgenf pro muziku v sedmem nebi. Zaeal mu nosit domtl vgechny nastroje, ktere mohl sehnat, a Karel si kaldy z nich poiadn6 omakal a prozkougel.

Ul tato leta pololila zdklady k yackove znalosti hudebnfch nastroja, ktera mu pak v budouenosti tolik pornahala.

(Pokratovin0 --SPJST--

HISTORY AND CULTURE

Ethnic Identity Among the Czechs and Moravians of Texas

by Kevin Hannan

Reproduced and Edited from the Journal of American Ethnic History PART ONE

Though they have defined their identity in different ways, the Czechs and Moravians of Texas comprise a single ethnic community which up until the

end of the Second World War was insular and largely self-contained. The population of "Czech or Slovak extraction" in Texas has been estimated at 750,000 and represents the largest Slavic ethnic community in the southern United States. Those from outside this community know relatively little about its history and culture. One source would have us believe the following: Small ... Czech groups arrived in the 1840's. The Czechs (listed under Austrian nationality) were mainly intellectuals .

They achieved, because of their level of culture, a remarkable intluence on the skimpy intellectual landscape, though they merged quickly with the frontier population. Bedicheks and Nowaks soon sat comfortably in the pews of the Baptist Church.

Few aspects of the immigrants' native culture appeared so complex to itheir neighbors as their definition of Czech and Moravian ethnicity.

This article examines the dual influences of Texas and the European homeland which have helped to define ethnic identity among the Czechs and Moravians of Texas. The major immigration took place before the creation of Czechoslovakia in 1918. Prior to the period in which English became the dominant language, the designations of ethnicity encountered among Czech and Moravian immigrants and their descendants were those which had predominated in the European homeland. The definition of ethnicity shifted as English became the dominate language of the community. This phenomenon is explained by the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, according to which the cultural outlook of a speech community is determined by the constraints of its language.

Immigration to Texas The earliest immigrants, including Czechs from northeastern Bohemia, arrived in the 1830s and 1840s. Almost 10 percent of the combined Slav immigration from Bohemia, Moravia, and Austrian Silesia originated near the towns of Cermna and Lanskroun in northeastern Bohemia. Numerically, the Czech immigrants were soon overwhelmed by Moravians, who began arriving in mid-

century and continued immigrating until the First World War. At least 80 percent of the total Slav immigration to Texas from Bohemia, Moravia and Austrian Silesia originated in Moravia. The Moravian immigrants were responsible for stamping the Texas community with a distinct character which still distinguishes it today from Czech communities in other states.

The 1910 census identified a population of 41,080 "Bohemians and Moravians" in Texas. The official census figures have been disputed, however, and it is claimed that the total number of immigrants was significantly higher. As immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe increased in the latter decades of the nineteenth century, American officials confronted the problem of classifying some very subtle distinctions of ethnicity.

It was not entirely the fault of government officials that they sometimes inaccurately identified the ethnicity of immigrants. Certain immigrants were unable to clearly define their own ethnicity.

Some from Eastern Europe identified their ethnicity according to their religion or former state citizenship.

The nationality of the first Slav immigrants from Bohemia, Moravia, and Austrian Silesia was officially registered as Austrian. By 1870, American officials saw the necessity of more accurately identifying the ethnicity and language of immigrants from Austria-Hungary. A separate place-of-birth rubric for Bohemia, distinct from Austria, was subsequently introduced. Immigration and census officials assumed that immigrants from Moravia would identify their homeland as Bohemia, yet many Moravians objected to being called Bohemian and declined to identify Bohemia as their place of birth. It is probable that some Slav immigrants from Moravia were officially labeled Austrian, German, Slovak, or Hungarian. Only the census of 1910, which contained a rubric for immigrants whose mother tongue was "Bohemian and Moravian," made reference to Moravia.

Earlier in this century a CzechAmerican writer claimed that for all states the greatest discrepancy between official census figures and the actual number of immigrants from the Czech Lands was found in Texas. He attributed this to "a deeply-rooted Moravian separatism."

(The author, Kevin Hannan, is a member of Lodge 29, Taylor) NEXT WEEK: Motives for Emigration

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1 8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 16, 1996

WO WO NW Reelect WW1

ck LEROY SCHILLER

John Thomas

Bell County Commissioner, Pct. 3

REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE COUNTY COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3

AN ESTABLISHED BUSINESSMAN, JOHN THOMAS IS ACCOUNTABLE • CONSERVATIVE • RESPONSIVE

"Dedicated to serving Bell County with honesty, integrity, and dependability."

Member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton • SPJST Member for 32 years John Thomas has been an effective commissioner.

* Conservative

* Responsible * Accountable

• Replaced all wooden bridges in Precinct Three • Without an increase in taxes and with the cooperation of fellow commissioners, almost doubled the money spent in Precinct Three

Pd. Pol. Adv. by The Leroy Schiller Campaign, lxroy Schiller, Treasurer P.O. l3,' 143, Teen ph. Texas 7h50341143

Pd. Vol.Adv. by John Thomas, Treasurer

Czech Heritage Week

SPJST Lodge Pokrok

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begins with the 10th Annual

No. 84, Dallas 2625 Floyd Street

Gulf Coast Czech Festival

invites you to join them

October 19 for their annual

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at SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172 3609 Preston Avenue * Pasadena, Texas Co-sponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, the San Jacinto College Czech Club, and SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172

Sunday, October 20 Admission Donation: $6 * Children 10 and Under Free

This year's festival is dedicated to the memory

of Victor Peter.

Dallas, Texas

VINO BRANI HARVEST DANCE Music

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SU BROTHERS BAND 8:30 p.m. • 12:30 a.m.

Admission: $6 per person Kitchen will be open all evening!

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SMITH ;A GOOD SHERIFF ... .

WHO'S DOING A GOOD JOB.,.!

Political ad paid for by Smith for Sheriff Campaign P.O. Box 1521, Belton, TX 76513

Schedule of Activities 9 a.m.

Coffee and Kolaches

10 a.m.

Polka Mass and Ecumenical Service Under the combined leadership of Father Ed Schoellmann and Brother Vilem Malina

11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Silent Auction, Exhibits, Country Store

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Roast Pork Lunch, $5; Sandwiches after 2:30 p.m.

Cab age soup prepared by An a Krpec after 2:30 p.m.

12:00 p.m.

Galveston County Czech Heritage Accordion Band and Singers

12:30 p.m.

Czech Heritage Proclamation

by Ray Snokhous, Honorary Council of the Czech Republic

Opening Ceremonies

12:45 p.m.

Parade of Costumes, Czech, Red and White and Others Presentation of Colors Pledge of Allegiance American and Czech National Anthem by Helen Hegwood SPJST Youth District King and Queen

For directions and additional information, please see page 10 of this week's Vestnik.

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Children's Activities Decorating Ginger Bread Cookies and Making Christmas Cards

1:15 p.m.

Lodge 88, Houston Orchestra and Choral Group

2 p.m.

Czech Folk Dance Exhibition by Po.LK. of A.

2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Dance to the music of the Moonriders Exhibition of club dances by Po.LK. of A. during intermission

Please wear your Czech costume for the Festival!

Rain or Shine all Activities Indoors Need Additional Information?

Please call:

Hotels - Motels Holiday Inn, Hobby Ramada Inn La Quinta Great Western Econo Lodge

943-7979 947-0000 941-0900 998-8888 477-4266

SPJST Lodge No. 172 James Ermis AI Stryk Bobbye Johnson

487-3297 367-7911 485-4095 485-4424

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, Oct. 20—Uptmore Family Reunion Saturday, October 26—Urban Family Reunion Friday, Nov. 1 — Lodge 6 Trustee Meeting, 7 P.m.

Saturday, Nov. 2 — 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, Nov. 3—Lodge 6 Meeting, 4:30 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 6 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS 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. 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, October 20—Harry Czarnek, 2-5 p.m. ($5 per person)

Sunday, October 27—Granger Polka Boys, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, November 10—Central Texas Sounds, 3-7 p.m. ($6 per person) For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 2635260. Most of our Saturday night dances are held from 8:30 until 12:30. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Monday, October 21—Board Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 27—Halloween Carnival and Haunted House, 3-7 p.m. See youth section for details.

Saturday, November 2—District Two Lock-In Friday, November 8—Annual Barbecue CookOff Saturday, November 9—Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and Odds-and-Ends Sale 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 (817) 985-2556. ***

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, October 17—RVOS Sales Meeting Saturday, October 19—Wedding Sunday, October 20-50th Anniversary of George and Mary Ann Good Friday, October 25—Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Wednesday, October 16, 1996—VESTNIK/19

Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call President Charlie Patak at (972) 878-9982 or the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Friday, October 18—Blue Crowns, 8-12 (downstairs) Sat., October 19—Sterling Country, 8-12 (upstairs) Free dance sponsored by RVOS Lodge 87.

Sunday, October 20—Jansky Reunion (downstairs) Friday, October 25—Granger Polka Boys, 8-12; (downstairs) Saturday, October 26—Tallas Reunion, 5-9; (upstairs) Sunday, October 27—RVOS Lodge 101 Meeting and Social (downstairs) Friday, November 1—Blue Crowns, 8-12 (downstairs) Saturday, November 2—Private Reunion of Pete Zimmerhanzel Family Sunday, November 3—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 3-7 p.m. (upstairs) Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., sponsored by Lodge 29 Youth Club parents. Adult lodge meetings are every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m.

The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. On premises catering available. For information, call the hall at (512) 352-9139. ***

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, November 13—Monthly Meeting at VCEC Building, 7:30 p.m. (honoring all 50year members) ***

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Saturday, October 19—Texas Heartbeat Saturday, October 26—Country Plus Saturday, November 9—Country Plus Sunday, November 10—SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Meeting, 2:30 p.m.; SPJST Meeting, 3 P.m.

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. For rental information, call (817) 875-2156.

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN 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. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items. ***

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, November 13—Election of Officers and Meal, 7 p.m.

Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, October 19— Hunting Safety School Saturday, October 19—Vrazels Polka Band Monday, October 21—Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 26—Hunting Safety School Saturday, October 26—Combinations of Bryan Sunday, October 27—Marek Family Reunion Saturday, November 2—King of Swing Saturday, November 9—Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances are from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Calvin Skrabanek at (817) 985-2344, weekdays, or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. ***

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, October 18—Community Game Social, 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 26—SPJST District Four and Czech Heritage Fest, 10 a.m. till ?

Wednesday, November 6—Regular SPJST Meeting, 7 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. ***

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). ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Saturday, October 19—Texas Connection Saturday, October 26—Apache Tears Saturday, November 2—Five Aces Saturday, November 9—Texas Heartbeat Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the

second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m.

Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL Saturday, November 30—Veselanka from the Czech Republic; dance from 7-11 p.m.

Sponsored by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. SPJST lodge meetings are held at 2 p.m. on the third Sunday of every month, unless notified otherwise. ***

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, October 20--RVOS Annual Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sat., October 26—Zander-Klepec Wedding Reception Monday, October 28—American Legion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, November 2—Super Games, 7 p.m.

Sunday, November 3—Meeting and Election of Officers, 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, October 19—Annual Vino Brani Harvest Dance with music by the Sulak Brothers' Band; 8:30-12:30; $6 per person; kitchen will be open all evening Monday, October 21—Monthly lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 2—Dance with music by Henry Rejcek Polka Band; 8:30-12:30; $6 per person For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. *** LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (817) 939-7395. ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, October 19—Lee Roy Matocha; Polka and Variety Saturday, October 26—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man"; Big Band Music; Dress Code; $10 per person Sunday, October 27—Lodge 88 Czech Day; Dinner at II a.m. and Entertainment; Free Dance from 5-9 p.m. with Vrazels Friday, November 1—Texas Brew; Country/Western; No one under 16 admitted; $5 per person Saturday, November 2—Central Texas Sounds; Polka and Variety; $6 per person Saturday, November 9—Knights of Dixie; Ballroom/Variety; $6 per person Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games. at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, October 20—Country/Western Music

by Make Mine Country, 3-7 p.m.

Saturday, October 26—Youth Club Halloween Dance, 8 p.m.-midnight; country/western music

by Driving Country Sunday, October 27—Free dance from 3-7 p.m.

Polka music by the Sulak Brothers of Ennis.

Sponsored by RVOS Saturday, November 2—Annual Harvest Dance, sponsored by St. George's; polka music by the Mikula Orchestra of Ennis; dancing from 8:30-12:30 Sunday, November 3—Country/Western Music

by Fred Steinly, 3-7 p.m.

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. 130, DALLAS Lodge 130 monthly meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. *** LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Monthly meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio. *** LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 10—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. *** LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA JOURDANTON Sun. Dec. 8—Christmas Party and meeting at 11:45 a.m. at the Jourdanton Civic Center; RSVP to Tillie Koch by Dec. 1. Call (210) 569-5627 to reserve your meal. Don't forget X-mas gift and canned goods for C.A.M. See you at the party! *** LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, October 19—Southern Star (Kenny Wyckoff) (C/W) Sunday, October 20—Czech Fest with music by The Moonriders (P/W) Saturday, October 26—Lone Star Revue (C/W) Saturday, November 2—Sundance (C/W) Saturday, November 9—Texas Brew (C/W) Executive members and Board of Trustees meet every second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

For reservations, call (713) 487-3297. *** LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, October 19—Runnin on Empty Saturday, October 26—Firecreek Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month. Trustees' meeting start at 2 p.m. The business meeting starts at 2:30 p.m.

Youth Club meetings are also the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. f

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LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW- KILGCTE 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, October 19—Cross Fire Saturday, October 26—Road House Band 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) 460-8056, or (817) 4684611. *** LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Thursday, October 24—Lodge meeting at the Bavarian Village beginning at 8 p.m. This month's meeting has been changed from the previous date of October 17.

The following rates apply for classified advertising in the 'Vestnik.

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

SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities $12.50 $25.00 $50.00

2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"

COMMERCIAL RATES Applies to all advertising not related to promoting SPJST lodge events $25.00 2 3/8" x 5" $50.00 4 7/8" x 5" $100.00 10" x 5" For more information, contact the editor at (817) 773-1575.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m.; Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. *** LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, October 18—Debonaires Saturday, October 19—Latin Special Friday, October 25—Chad Hudson Saturday, October 26—Lonesome Dove Friday, November 1—Peoples Choice Saturday, November 2—Debonaires Sunday, November 3—General Meeting with Covered Dish, 4 p.m.

Private party room available. For more information, call 255-1584 Wednesdays from 7 to 11 a.m. ***

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE Game times: Sunday, 2 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; lodge monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Games License No. 1-74-1960208-5. ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, October 16—East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 18—Pine Squares Saturday, October 19—Dance, 8 p.m.

Monday, October 21—Square Dance Practice Wednesday, October 23—East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 25—Polka Dots For dance reservations, call Linda Hancock at 867-4016. To reserve the building for a special occasion, contact Helen Boyd at 632-2849. ***

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Tuesday, December 31—New Year's Eve with music by Bobby Jones; 8-12 Watch for our letters in the Vesttzik. Regular meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (713) 373-9482.

Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429. ***

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

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Sunday, November 10—Quarterly Meeting at Stage Stop Restaurant in Pleasanton at 4:30 p.m.

Thanksgiving dinner and door prizes. Please RSVP to (210) 569-4589 before November 2

Post your upcoming lodge events here on the calendar.

These are free listings.

It's a Fact!

SPJST is rated A - (Excellent) by the A.M. Best Company. This rating reflects the Best Company's opinion of our financial strength and operating performance. For information on the wide range of SPJST insurance options available to you and

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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.

your family, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the SPJST Home Office toll - free at 1 (800) 72 - SPJST.

SPJST Olympics '96 Membership Drive Introduce Your Friends to SPJST and Its Valuable Benefits!

Or Dates: September 1- December 31, 1996 II" Prizes for Your Lodge

111' Prizes You Can Win: RECRUITER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

For lodges that assist SPJST in getting

Levels of achievement for recommending

new members, a drawing will be held

new members are

monthly (October, November, December

Level 1 — 5 new members: $50 cash prize

and January) and one lodge will

Level 2 — 10 new members: $100 cash prize

receive:

Level -3 -- 15 new members: $150 cash prize

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Level 4

20 new members: $200 cash prize

Level 5

25 new members: $250 cash prize

Reports will be published monthly in the Vestnik, showing cumulative totals so you can track your status in the membership drive.

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Cash prizes will be awarded January 31, 1997.

Recruiters who recommend four or fewer new members will be entered into a drawing.

Four names will be selected for a cash prize of $25 each

1. SPJST Clock to proudly display in the

lodge building if no lodge building, $50 cash prize will be awarded).

2. $100 to a charity the lodge chooses,.

This donation counts towards a fraternal activity for the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program.)

TOP RECRUITER AWARD The SPJST member and his/her spouse (guest) who recommends the greatest number of new members during the membership drive will be our "Special Guests" at the 1997

3. Recognition in the Vestnik and local newspaper,

Annual Awards Banquet. This will include recognition at the banquet and reimbursement for mileage,

Ali' Information and Contest Rules •

Furnish names of relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers who are NOT members of SPJST. We encourage you to tell them that you are recommending them for membership

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Complete an SPJST Olympics '96 membership form and return to the SPJST Home Office, P.O.Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or to a local lodge sales representative.

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Any SPJST member, 18 years or older, can participate and assist our sales representatives in getting new members.

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Supreme Lodge Officers, Directors, Home Office Employees, Sales Representatives and their immediate families are encouraged to recruit new members but are not eligible for prizes.

in your lodge and the valuable benefits SPJST has to offer.

(Sales Representatives will have extra forms available).

Here's Your Ticket to Participate in SPJST "Olympics '96" SPJST members are encouraged to be a part of the SPJST "Olympics '96" Membership Drive.

r COUPON

SPJST "Olympics '96"

COUPON for membership in the SPJST

I would like to introduce Name of Prospect) Here is the information on the prospect:

Here is my information:

Name

Name

Address

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Telephone No.

Telephone No,

You may list a preferred sales reoresentative to make the contact or leave blank

Lodge No,

"Recruiters" and participating lodges become eligible for prizes. Your coupon for recommending new members appears at right.

1 Hand to lodge sales representative or mail to: SPJST Home Office Attn: Insurance Department

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P.O. Box lop, Temple, Texas 76503