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Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas Founded 1897

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BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to VOLUME 85 NUMBER 8

1996 FRATE RN ALIST OF THE YEAR EVELYN UsTA FSON Lodge 18 Elgin

SUPREME LODGE, SPJST, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 February 19, 1997

1996 FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR HONORABLE MENTION HONOREES

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Lodge 88 Houston

KOV AR Lodge 174 Rockdale

Member: 49 Years Spouse: Clara

Member: 25 Yea s Spouse: Mike

Member. 22 Years

KA'y L'INN KOV AR Lodge 25 Ennis Member: 44 Years

° RATEN Lodge 6 Cottonwood Member: 34 Years

Not Pictured DOROTHY ELSIK Lodge 97

Placedo Member: 49 Years

AJULA Lodge 4 Hallettsville

Lodge 13 Dime Box

Lodge 24 Cyclone

Member: 10 Yerwq Spouse: Frank,

Member: 24 Years S p ouse: Debbe

Member: 63 Years S p ouse: Joe

IN JOE PECHAL Lodge 47 Seaton

Lodge 28 East Bernard

OTAL Lodge 32 Victoria

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje

Member: 2 Years Spouse. Jeanette

Member' 44 Years Spouse. Valeria

Member: 14 Years Spouse: Floyd

Member: 44 Years Spouse: Judy

Lodge 135 Ennis

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Lodge 54 West Member: 48 Years

Lodge 66 Waco

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

Lodge 81 Needville

Lodge 84 Dallas

Lodge 91 Crosby

Lodge 92 Fort Worth

SCHA Lodge 133 San Antonio

Member: 35 Years Spous,n : Diana

Member: 47 Years

Member: 30 Years

Member: 45 Years Spouse: Douglas

Member: 56 Years Spouse: Steazie

Member: 60 Years Spouse: James

Member: 24 Years Spouse: Ray

Member: 50 Years Spouse: Lillian

NY AD IEK Lodge 183 Arlington

Lodge 185 New Braunfels

Lodge 186 Caldwell

W!NTRCEK Lodge 189 Bryan-C.S.

Member: 14 Years Spouse: Dorothy

Member: 17 Years Spouse: Clifford

Member: 54 Years Spouse: Faye

Member: 20 Years Spouse: Jaime

WAGS ER Lodge 160 San Angelo Member: 40 Years

Lodge 161 Jourdanton

Lodge 172 Pasadena

CAWTHON Lodge 177 Academy

Member: 37 Years Spouse: Bettie

Member: 58 Years Spouse: Margie

Member: 5 Years Spouse: Bea

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 19, 1997

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Spring Meetings Start March 2

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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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

CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279 DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (210) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-4226 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., PO BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (817) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, CHMN., 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-2815 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESV1LLE, TX 78114 - (210) 216-7954 STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JONI LANGE, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (817) 773-1575

ANDREW VAVRA DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 774-7519 4517 Sutton Ct., Bryan, TX 77802

FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (817) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

JOHNNIE KRI ZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (817) 826-5882 Route Two, West, Texas 76691

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 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) 9852354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 8263557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON WAGGONER, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, ROUTE 7, BOX 15, ALVIN, TX 77511 - (713) 585-4118 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 (281) 3422624 BY-LAW COMMIT ILE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, SCTY., 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 (214) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, ROUTE 1, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - 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 DOROTIK, 1201-D VERDE ST., BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 775-3428 DISTRICT VII - SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, P.O. BOX 1891, SEGUIN, TEXAS 78155 - (210) 3724955

Look Both Ways Spring meeting season gets underway on Sunday, March 2. District Five will be meeting at Lodge 196, HoustonWest and the District Six meeting will be hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville and meeting at St. Mary's Parish Hall near Hallettsville. If you're a member of either of these two districts, please make plans to attend. Additional meeting information appears on pages four and five of this week's Vestnik.

Within the SPJST, our spring district meetings provide us with the opportunity to "look both ways" and provide the membership with an overview of the Society's performance during the previous year and a preview of the Society's course of direction for the coming year. An effective spring meeting can help to reestablish a sense of purpose and direction within a district.

In addition to conducting the regular and essential business of the district, whoever coordinates the meeting may want to consider allotting some time for members to participate in group discussion. So many good discussion questions are often overlooked because we assume that everyone knows the answer or agrees on them.

The SPJST and its local lodges have an ever-changing set of business and fraternal issues, legal requirements, and challenges with which to contend. The very existence of our Society is directly related to the effectiveness of our ability to understand and deal with these topics.

"An effective spring meeting can help to reestablish a sense of purpose and direction within a district."

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (817) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

4 C '4 Centennial Membership Drive

Sales Representatives Assistance

It pays to introduce your friends and relatives to membership in the SPJST. On March 1, the Society's Centennial Membership Drive gets underway. The

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

drive, which aims to attract 1897 new members, will run through December 31, 1997.

Under the program's guidelines, members who actively "recruit" members for membership become eligible for an assortment of prizes.

Reports detailing cumulative totals will be published monthly in the Vestnik, enabling you to track your status in the membership drive. The prizes will be awarded January 31, 1998.

Additional membership drive information, rules and referral form appear on the back cover of this week's Vestnik.

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New Arrival!

Congratulations to Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska and his wife, Dorothy, on the birth of their first grandson, Raymond Charles Mikeska, IV, born Tuesday, February 4, 1997 to Denise and Charles Mikeska of Temple.

According to Brother Leonard, baby Charles is fast-approaching toddler-size!

The baby weighed in at 11-pounds, 3ounces and 22 inches in length. Mother and son and first-time dad are all doing well.

-SPJST-

PLEASE NOTE Member Services Directory Coming February 26 Please note that your 1997 SPJST Member Services Directory will be mailed in place of your February 26 Vestnik. The deadline for getting news into the March 5 issue is February 26. Thank you for your attention.

-SPJST-

STATE FIELD MANAGER GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX

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TX 76574 - (817)859-5855 DISTRICTS 1 and 2

Keith Gatewood (817) 933-7734 keithg@popl.epoch.net

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates

DISTRICTS 3 and 4

Jerry Kucera (817) 826-5425

February 22

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 76503.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR

THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY. TO FAX YOUR NEWS ITEMS, PLEASE SEND MESSAGES TO (817) 774-7447.

March 2 March 2 March 8 March 14 - 16 March 16 March 29 April 26 April 27 April 27 June 6 - 8

Local Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge Recognition & Incentive Banquet at Lodge 47, Seaton District Five Spring Meeting at Lodge 196, Houston - West District Six Spring Meeting, St. Marys (near Hallettsville) State 42 Tournament at Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leaders Workshop, LaGrange District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 18, Elgin SPJST Night with the San Antonio Spurs State Horseshoe Tournament at Lodge 17, New Tabor District Four Spring Meeting in Lubbock District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 92, Fort Worth LIT Workshop, LaGrange - SPJST -

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From the Vice President's Office

From the President's Office

SPJST Sales Representatives' 1997 Class Schedule

SPJST Supreme Lodge to Honor Evelyn Gustafson as '96 Fraternalist

Date/Day

Location

Time

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March 4 - Tuesday February 19 - Wednesday

7 p.m.

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February 20 - Thursday

Lodge 186, Caldwell Town Cafe - 1 block south of square in Centerville Lodge 179, Warrenton Grocery

February 25 - Tuesday February 27 - Thursday

Lodge 29,Taylor Home Office, Temple

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

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February 20 - Thursday February 24 - Monday February 27 - Thursday

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 84, Dallas

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

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February 25 - Tuesday

Lowake Steak House

7 p.m.

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February 24 - Monday February 25 - Tuesday

Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 81, Needville

7 p.m.

7 p.m.

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February 19 - Wednesday February 26 - Wednesday

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February 27 - Thursday

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi 7 p.m.

Mr. Gatti's, New Braunfels 7 p.m.

(66850 Walnut at IH 35) 7 p.m.

Lodge 107, Floresville

District

6 p.m.

7 p.m.

The winners of the 1997 SPJST Straight Domino Tournament will appear in the March 5 Vestnik

"In their letter of recommendation, Lodge 18, Elgin members praised Sister Gustafson for her commitment."

Positions Available at the SPJST Home Office

SPJST LOCAL LODGE WORKSHOP FEBRUARY 22, 1997 at SPJST LODGE 24, CYCLONE 10 a.m. -2 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE; FEBRUARY 21, 1997 Clerk 1: Will assist the President's Executive Assistant, the State Youth Director and Curator of the SPJST Museum, Clerical and office work, computer input, assisting curator with tours, library, archives and museum.

1997 SPJST

Skills Needed: Ability to work with people and willingness to learn.

Organizational abilities: Typing (50 wpm), knowledge of Lotus applications, 0S2 and Microsoft software. Knowledge of public relations and graphic design helpful. Creative abilities desired.

THE LODGE RECOGNITION "'INCENTIVE BANQUET

Clerk 2: Will assist State Fraternal Activities Coordinator with clerical work, reports and compiling numerical information. Will assist in organizing tournaments and other events. Will handle lodge communications for State FAC while out of the office. Some travel and weekends may be involved.

FEBRUARY 22, 1997 • LODGE 47, SEATON

THAT'S THIS SATURDAY. IF YOU HAVE ANY LAST MINUTE QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE AT (800) 727-7578.

THANK YOU!

Skills Needed: Typing (50 wpm). Ability to write press releases and prepare layout for flyers. Should be skilled in Lotus spreadsheets, Amipro and Word applications as well as 0S2 and Microsoft operating systems. Must have optimistic personality, initiative, ability to work with people and eagerness to learn. Ability to complete work without supervision extremely important.

Organized and deductive thinker a must.

For salary and other information, contact the SPJST Supreme Lodge President at (817) 773-1575 or send resume to: Supreme Lodge President c/o Clerks; P.O. Box 100; Temple, Texas 76503

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

Directions to Lodge 24, Cyclone and Lodge 47, Seaton

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES

Interstate

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized Effective 2-1-97 through 4-30-97

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

6.25% Annualized Effective 2-1-97 through 4-30-97

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 2-1-97 through 4-30-97

much to earn the respect and admiration of fellow lodge members. From cutting the grass, cleaning the floors and working the bar to selling tickets and greeting visitors to the lodge hall, she does what it takes to keep her lodge moving in the right direction.

In their letter of recommendation, Lodge 18, Elgin members praised Sister Gustafson for her commitment to building Lodge 18, stating that, "Without Evelyn Gustafson, Lodge 18 would not be what it is today."

Apart from her work with Lodge 18, Elgin, Sister Gustafson contributes considerable time and energy to Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she is a member.

Sister Gustafson, along with other statewide fraternalists, will be honored this Saturday, February 22 at the Local Lodge Workshop at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

-SPJST--

Congratulations to Sister Evelyn Gustafson of Lodge 18, Elgin on her selection as SPJST's 1996 Fraternalist of the Year. The Supreme Lodge selected Sister Gustafson from a field of 30 outstanding nominees at the January meeting of the Supreme Lodge in Temple.

In addition, four other fraternalists were named Honorable Mention honorees. They are: Johnny Ray Broz of Lodge 88, Houston; Cindy Kovar of Lodge 174, Rockdale; Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis; and George Straten of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Sister Gustafson serves as Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator of Lodge 18, Elgin. She is also an active sales representative for her lodge. Her husband was the late Leslie Gustafson, past president of Lodge 18, Elgin.

During her 22 years of membership in the Society, Sister Gustafson has done

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RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 7.00% for 1 to 7 years 7.50% for 8 to 15 years 7.75% for 16 to 20 years

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Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.75% for 10 years 9.00 % for 11 to 15 years Interstate

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4/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 19, 1997

Around the Districts

The district meeting announcements listed below reflect the information available at p press time.

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SPRING MEETING **

SPRING MEETING ***

SPRING MEETING ****

SPRING MEETING *****

District Three Lodges Include Lodge 5, Tioga Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 35, Elk Lodge 36, West Lodge 54, West Lodge 66, Waco Lodge 82, Ennis Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 110, Kaufman Lodge 130, Dallas Lodge 135, Ennis Lodge 154, Fort Worth Lodge 167, Penelope Lodge 178, Longview Lodge 180, Burleson Lodge 183, Arlington

District Two Lodges Include Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge 20, Granger Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 48, Beyersville Lodge 74, Lovelady Lodge 80, Holland Lodge 87, Temple Lodge 89, Rosebud Lodge 155, Austin Lodge 171, Lockhart Lodge 174, Rockdale Lodge 177, Academy Lodge 182, Falls County Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge 200, Bruceville - Eddy

SUNDAY MARCH 16

SUNDAY APRIL 27

Hosted by Lodge 18, Elgin

Hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth

(See details in March 5 issue.)

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Lodge Officers' Workshop This Saturday at Lodge 24, Cyclone The important role of the local lodge and its officers will be emphasized at this year's local lodge workshop to be held February 22 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include a complimentary luncheon. The SPJST Supreme Lodge Officers and Editor will be presenting timely information on matters of importance to local lodges.

"The discussions will be informal," says SPJST Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir, who is coordinating the project. "We are optimistic that this format will encourage an exchange of ideas between lodges and between all concerned."

Following the noon luncheon, the SPJST's 1996 Fraternalist of the Year presentation will take place.

The Supreme Lodge has authorized reimbursement for one car per lodge to

attend the workshop. Lodges that will be presented with incentive awards at the Awards Dinner following the workshop at Lodge 47, Seaton will be authorized reimbursement for one additional car.

"We would certainly appreciate receiving the names of those planning to attend in order to provide adequate seating and an ample amount of food for the noon meal.

"Realizing how this important information can affect our future successes and accomplishments, the Home Office will do everything possible to make this a productive learning experience. Any constructive ideas you have, please notify me so that we can incorporate them into the program schedule," encourages Brother Kacir. Brother Kacir may be contacted at (817) 778-5228.

-SPJST-

District Five Lodges Include Lodge 65. Crosby Lodge 81, Needville Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 91, Crosby Lodge 112, Guy Lodge 114, Fairchilds Lodge 139; Danbury Lodge 142, Houston Lodge 149, Alvin Lodge 156, Baytown Lodge 162, Iowa Colony Lodge 172, Pasadena Lodge 175, Rosenberg Lodge 181, Conroe Lodge 191, Lufkin Lodge 196, Houston - West

District Four Lodges Include Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 73, Seymour Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Lodge 90, Stamford Lodge 95, Seymour Lodge 157, Lubbock Lodge 160, San Angelo

SUNDAY APRIL 27 Hosted by Lodge 157, Lubbock

SUNDAY MARCH 2

(Watch for details.)

Member Services Directory Coming February 26 Please note that your 1997 SPJST Member Services Directory will be mailed in place of your February 26 Vestnik.

Hosted by Lodge 196, Houston-West (See letter on page four of this week's Vestnik for details.)

District Five Spring Meeting March 2 at Lodge 196, Houston - West To All Lodge Members in District Five and Guests: The District Five Spring Meeting is March 2, 1997, and will be hosted by Lodge 196 in Cypress, Texas.

The schedule is: Lunch 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Social 12 to 1:30 p.m.

Meeting 1:30 p.m.

The lodge is located at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas.

There will be a sausage dinner served with butter potatoes, green beans, and sauerkraut at a very good price of $4 per plate for adults and children under age 10 will be $2 per plate.

We are asking all members to bring their special pastry. Also if you have anything to donate toward door prizes, this will be appreciated. These prizes

will be awarded at the end of the meeting. We want to invite all 50-year, 75year, and Age 96 members. Also, all of those who were chosen as Fraternalists of the Year in your lodge are invited. Please circle the date of March 2, 1997, on your calendar. See you then.

Hope you can join us in a good day of fellowship with all our fraternal brothers and sisters. We need to join hands together for a better understanding of our SPJST Society. We will celebrate the 100th anniversary of our society on July 12-13, 1997, in Belton, Texas. Make plans to attend.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President Lillia Mae Peters District Five Secretary -SPJST-

March 29 is SPJST Night with the San Antonio Spurs OK, Friends! It's that time of year again. 1996 has been put to bed gracefully and 1997 is here (front and center!).

You say, "Front and center-what's that?" It's the Second Annual SPJST Night with the San Antonio Spurs.

Wash your cars, shine your shoes and

plan on being with us on Saturday, March 29, 1997, as the San Antonio Spurs with such exciting players as David Robinson, Avery Johnson and Sean Elliott take on John Stockton, Karl Malone and Jeff Hornacek of the Utah Jazz. Game time is 7:30 p.m., but you'll want to come early to watch the pre-

game show and visit with your fraternal friends.

Discount tickets are $8 and may be obtained by sending $8 and a selfaddressed, stamped envelope to: Barry K. Koch P.O. Box 460268 San Antonio, Texas 78246

or you may call Barry at (210) 9790970.

A portion of every ticket will go to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Remember, these seats are reserved and the best seats always go first. So don't delay-get yours today!

-SPJST-

Wednesday, February 19, 1997-VESTNIK/5

Get involved. Get informed. Attend your district meeting.

SPRING MEETING ******

SUNDAY MARCH 2 Hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville at St. Mary's Parish Hall (See letter on page five of this week's Vestnik for details.)

Please note that your 1997 SPJST Member Services Directory will be mailed in place of your February 26 Vestnik.

Dear District Six Members, The District Six Spring Meeting will be Sunday, March 2, 1997, at St. Mary's Parish Hall, hosted by Lodge 4, Hallettsville. To get to St. Mary's Parish Hall, take Highway 90A from Hallettsville toward Shiner, turn on FM 340. St. Mary's is about one and onehalf miles from Highway 90A. AGENDA Registration Call Meeting to Order Presentation of Colors and Pledge of Allegiance Memorial for Deceased Members Welcome by Lodge 4 President Response and Introduction of Guests Roll Call of Lodges Roll Call of Officers Minutes Treasurer's Report Recognition of Age 96, 75-year, and 50-year Members Recognition of District Six Fraternalists Youth Report and Program Supreme Lodge Officer's Report District Director's Report Rest Home Director's Report Standing Committee Reports Old and New Business Report of Auditing Committee Election of Officers Installation of District Officers Adjournment Door Prizes Refreshments

12 to 1 p.m.

1 p.m.

District Six Lodges Include Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge 8, Weimar Lodge 10, Shiner Lodge 16, Bila Hora Lodge 19, Velehrad Lodge 23, Moravia Lodge 28, East Bernard Lodge 30, Taiton Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge 40, El Campo - Hilije Lodge 41, Port Lavaca Lodge 63, Sweet Home Lodge 97, Placedo Lodge 125, Westhoff Lodge 138, Ganado Lodge 143, Inez Lodge 148, Blessing Lodge 151, Wharton Lodge 153, LaSalle Lodge 184, Moulton

Member Services Directory Coming February 26

District Six Spring Meeting Sunday, March 2 St. Mary's Hall in Hallettsville

Hope you can join us to support the District and for a good day of fellowship and recognition of special members. We especially invite all age 96, 75-year, and 50-year members and those who were chosen Fraternalist of the Year in your lodge.

See you March 2 in Hallettsville.

Fraternally, Michael Ahlstrom District Six President -SPJST--

SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament Saturday March 8, 1997 at Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge hall is located one mile east of Taylor on FM 619 off Highway 95.

The entry fee is $7 and covers the noon meal and snacks. Registration is at 8 a.m.

Tournament play begins at 9 a.m.

You must register by March 5, 1997. To register, send your name, address, telephone number and lodge number to: SPJST c/o SFAC, Tournaments P.O. Box 100 â&#x20AC;˘ Temple, Texas 76503 or call 1 (800) 727-7578

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 24, Cyclone Reports on February Meeting Dear Readers, The meeting was called to order by President Brian Vanicek. He led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for our deceased members.

On the sick list are Sydonia Skrabanek, who is in the hospital, Trent Coots, who had surgery and is at home, and Jerry Zavodny, who had major surgery and is still in the hospital.

Secretary Rhonda Greger read the minutes and they were approved as read.

Correspondence was a letter from the Supreme Lodge. They have the list of our 50-year recipients and their pins. We discussed w,hat we would do to honor them and decided to table it at this time.

We will notify all of them at a later date on our plans.

Last month, an acknowledgment was read from Louise Zavodny thanking the lodge for the gift that was given to her for

her many years as Hall Manager and Booking Chairman. She also wanted to thank her husband, Jerry, for without his help she could not have accomplished all the tasks.

Vice President and FAC Richard Greger gave us a report on District Two activities.

Youth Leader Rosamond Baker gave a report on the youth activity.

We voted on a new member, Jill Lynn Shortridge, to be accepted to our lodge.

We welcome you to our lodge.

Secretary of the Board LaVerne Cabla gave us a report on their meeting. They elected Terry Coots as Chairman, Wilbert Mikeska as Vice Chairman, and LaVerne as Secretary. In the meeting, they discussed many money-making projects and they will advertise them as soon as they finalize the plans.

February birthdays are for Peggy Sue Pancake, Joan Vanicek, Joan Coots, Tonya Spanhel, Danny Baker, and Tracey Chervenka.

February anniversaries are for Terry and Penny Coots, Larry and Kristie Coots, and Johnny and Carol Chervenka.

District Five Spring Meeting Sunday, March 2 Hosted by Lodge 196, Houston-West 12 to 1:30 p.m. Lunch 12 to 1:30 p.m. Social Meeting 1:30 p.m.

Call to Order Presentation of Colors National Anthems

Welcome Response

Introduction of Guests Memorial Service Roll Call of Lodges Recognition of 50- and 75-Year and Age 96 Members Recognition of Fraternalists of the Year District Five Youth Club Election of Officers Report Reading of Correspondence and approving of the minutes Treasurer's Report Rest Home Director's Report District Five Director's Report Old and New Business Report of Audit Committee Youth Report

Evelyn Mikeska District Five President District Five Youth Carolyn Filipp and Youth English Fred Buri Czech Bob Hutto Lodge 1% President Fred Buri District Five First Vice President Mary Ann Kieschnick Second Vice President Evelyn Mikeska and Youth Lillia Mae Peter District Five Secretary

Supreme Lodge Representative Secretary Lillia Mae Peter Lorenda Baldwin District Five Treasurer Lonnie Lostak Louis Hanus

Marie Stayton District Five Youth Counselor

Election of Officers Site Selection for Fall Family Day Announcements Mary Ann Kieschnick Second Vice President Installation of District and Youth Officers Door Prizes Auction of Baked Goods (benefits the youth club)

Thank you for coming and supporting your district!

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 19, 1997 Door prizes were won by Milton Zavodny, Joe Haisler, Penny Coots, Robert Macek, and Melanie Zavodny.

Our next meeting will be March 10, 1997, at 7 p.m. Snacks will be served.

The board meeting will be announced at a later date.

Fraternally, Bernice Sebek, Reporter —SPJ

Lodge 47, Seaton Service Award Recipients

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Lodge 47, Seaton Reports on February Meeting Dear Brothers and Sisters, The February meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton was held on Sunday, February 2, 1997, at 2 p.m. with Brother Edwin Pechal, president, calling the meeting to order. Flag Bearers Crystal Bartek and Janet Baca brought in the flags and led the pledge to the flag. We remained standing for silent prayer in memory of Sisters Alma Lorenz, Louise Pausewang and Lillie Cervenka and Brothers William Meyer and Temple McClain.

May these departed rest in eternal peace and sincere sympathy to their families.

Visitors welcomed were Alois and Rosalee Pechal, Ann Balusek and Freddie Schroeder. We hope you do come again.

Lodge 47, Seaton Service Award Committee Chairman James Skrabanek, left, congratulates 1996 Service Award Recipients Edwin Vasicek, Pearlie Faichtinger, Donnie Pechal and Calvin Skrabanek (1996 lodge president).

Honorees not pictured are Tom and Margaret Gibson.

Those mentioned on the sick list were Michael Trampota, Willie Kohutek, and Monica Mikeska. Since the meeting, Frank Klinkovsky, Johnny Hruska, Amber Pechal and Theresa Chlapek were added to the sick list. Hope the treatments are helping and you all may regain better health very soon.

Roll call of officers, trustees and sales representatives was read by Dolores Skrabanek, Secretary. She also read the minutes of the last meeting and the correspondence, which included registration

Lodge 47, Seaton Presents 1997 Officers

Pictured above are the 1997 officers of Lodge 47, Seaton. They are, from left, front: Assistant Youth Leader Heidi Bartek, Youth Leader Donna Baca, Entertainment Chairman and Reporter Dorothy Pechal and Secretray Dolores Skrabanek. MIDDLE ROW: Czech Reporter Emily Stuteville and Financial Secretary/Treasurer Gladys Marek. BACK ROW; President Edwin Pechal, Vice President Edwin Vasicek and Parliamentarian James Skrabanek. Not pictured is Second Vice President /Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ruth Hanusch.

Pictured at right are the 1997 Board of Trustees of Lodge 47, Seaton.

They are, from left, front: Edward Mares, Calvin Skrabanek and Henry Janacek.

BACK ROW: Edwin Marek, Chairman Woodrow Marek, Vice Chairman James Skrabanek and Wallace Jez.

forms on the workshop at Lodge 24 and the banquet at Lodge 47 on February 22; from the Supreme Lodge, the State Tarok tournament on February 8; a letter from Director Frank Klinkovsky that he is at Lodge 187 instead of Lodge 47, therefore we counted him present; thank-you notes from the families of Brothers Albert Wychopen, Henry Skala, Sr., and Fred Stephens and Sister Louise Pausewang thanking the lodge for the floral wreaths sent to their loved ones' funeral services and other courtesies to the immediate family during their sorrow; T.A.B.C. registration needed by the bar people; and a "Gold Award" from Rogers High School for the donation to the senior celebration.

New members accepted were Jason Smith, John Paul Lierman, Marlene Lastovica, and Janet Michele Sodek.

Thanks for choosing Lodge 47 as your home. lodge. Attend our meetings and other activities. Welcome!

President Pechal informed us of the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Stow being held; we need help with silent auction items, decorations, desserts and tickets for our fund raiser on March 1; on February 22 at the incentive banquet, the youth club members will help with serving the tea; the tarok tournament on February 8; and the rules and regulations are ready to be picked up (one per family).

Vice President Edwin Vasicek is also the board secretary and read the minutes of their meeting on January 20.

Second Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch introduced the representatives from Ralph Wilson Youth Center who had tickets for a quilt as their fund raiser.

She stated that Brother Frank Klinkovsky sends thanks to everyone for the past participation from lodge members in the fraternal activities. His lifelong membership and the anticipation of continuing service to everyone as the District Two Director as well as to all in the District. Barbara Wright-Rosenkranz is the new FAC replacing Brother Frank and she will be needing your cooperation with your fraternal paperwork. The January 17 Progressive 42 had 16 players. We had Otis Meier and Louis Kohutek in the straight domino tournament at Buckholts on January 25; many in the tarok tournament; and I am sure some will be going to Lodge 29 for the "42" tournament on March 8.

We decided to order ten dozen kolaches for the tarok tournament in addition to those provided by the Supreme Lodge.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek stated that she will be starting the scrapbook.

So if you have some pictures of the past

and present, bring them to the next meetinuo she may work on this.

Treasurer Gladys Marek gave her financial report and also the financial secretary's report. All chairpersons .gave their reports and Edwin Vasicek gave the audit report of their meeting, postponed twice due to cold weather.

Youth Leader Donna Baca gave the youth club activities. Their attendance was 20 members, one visitor, and three adults. She reported on the upcoming visit to the rest homes and pizza at Mazzio's afterwards and the fund raiser set for Friday, April 18 with barbecue-onbun being on the menu.

New business included setting the date to award 50-year pins to 32 of our lodge members, two 96-year-olds this year and an Easter egg hunt for the young ones.

The date is Sunday, April 6 at 2 p.m. with a covered dish supper after the meeting.

February birthday celebrants were Edwin Pechal, Wallace Jez, James Skrabanek, Eugene Hejl, Vallie Tupy, Frances Kohut, Helen Janacek, and Freddie Schroeder. There are no wedding anniversaries for the month of February.

Hope those celebrating birthdays feel as young as a year ago. Happy Birthday to all named and others who were not at the meeting. I am sure there are some members who married in the month of February. Hope your day was special and many, many more.

Door prize winners of valentine goodies were Georgia Sodek, Leon Jezek, Calvin Skrabanek, Ann Hejl, Willie Kohutek, F.E. Hejl, Walter Pomykal, and Wallace Jez. Note: The next meeting of the lodge will be Sunday, March 9, 1997, at 2 p.m. one week later than usual—the second Sunday instead of the first.

Good rains are coming down at this time so better crops and gardens will materialize this year.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal —SPJST-

49, Rowena Reports on February Meeting

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Lodge 49, Rowena met on February 5 for their quarterly meeting with four officers and nine members in attendance.

President Elizabeth Walther opened the meeting with the pledge. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

A thank-you letter was read from the Czech Heritage Society in San Angelo.

They helped us sponsor the Czech Fest that was held back in October. It was such a success that we will have it again this year.

All the committee reports were given.

Members voted on having a polkawaltz dance in our hall in the near future.

Grant Teplicek gave a report on behalf of the Rowena Lions Club. The city of Rowena will be 100 years old in 1998. A special celebration will be held on July 4, 1998, weekend. All organizations in Rowena are invited to participate in the celebration. A huge parade and street dance will only be two of the events. We welcome everyone to come out and celebrate with us.

Three members will receive their 50year pins this year. They are Lois Marie Gordon, Calvin Schovajsa, and John Daniel Zak. District Four Director Stanley Broz

Wednesday, February 19, 1997—VESTNIK/7

Lodge 87, Temple Presents 1997 Officers

Pictured above are the 1997 officers of Lodge 87, Temple. They are, from left, President Don Alford, Vice President Lad Zatopek, Secretary Dr. Lauren Kacir, Treasurer. Daryl Entrop and Reporter Keith Gatewood. gave his report. Stanley always brings us important news from the district and state offices. He reminded us about making early reservations for the 100-year celebration.

Door prizes were drawn.

The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served.

The next meeting will be held in June.

Fraternally, Nancy Schwertner —SPJST-

88, Houston Blue Room Sets Party Dates

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The Blue Room had a small New Year's Eve party that was well-attended.

Everyone enjoyed the snacks, fellowship and Nat's great drinks.

For those of you who do not know about the Blue Room at Lodge 88, it is a mixed drink club for members and their guests. Drinks are very reasonable.

Mixed drinks are $1.75, beer $1.00, cokes $.75, and wine by the glass or coolers are $1.50. We do have a strict rule: no drinks can be taken from the Blue Room due to the license. We are open on Thursday nights during bingo and some Saturdays during the dances. There is a television and a piano for entertainment.

The television is not a big screen, but we still have fun.

The Blue Room is available for members to host a private party. Let us help you set up a small get-together. The room will seat a crowd of about 30 people. You can bring your own food/snacks or we can help you. You must purchase all drinks from the Blue Room because of the liquor license. Remember, the Blue Room when you plan a birthday party or any type of small gathering. For details, call Dorothy Pflughaupt at (713) 8642163.

Blue Room Party dates for 1997 are April 6, August 17, and December 7. For those of you who have never attended one, you are missing a great activity on a Sunday afternoon from 4 to 9 p.m. A social begins at 4 p.m. with an open bar of cocktails or beer and dinner is provided along with band music to dance by.

Dress code is casual except for the December party due to the holiday season and we ask that you dress appropriately.

Reservations can be made through the office beginning about four weeks before the set date for the party. Donations for April and July parties are $12.50 per per-

son and December will be increased to $15 per person.

Reservations will start on March 11 for the first Blue Room Party on April 6.

The social starts at 4 p.m. and a dinner of chicken fried steak and all the trimmings will be served at 5:15 p.m. Music will be provided by the Moonriders until 9 p.m.

We will be testing a new way of taking reservations for the Blue Room parties.

You can still call the office and make reservations, but we are hoping that this new process will make it convenient for everyone. A sample copy of the new "Advanced Reservation Application" which asks for general information will appear in the March 5 Vestnik. If you wish to attend the next Blue Room Party, please complete the form and either leave it or mail to the Lodge 88 office. These forms will be kept on file until the date the reservations open. At that time, reservations will be accepted according to the date received. If you send in your money with your form, you can pick up your tickets at the lodge during office hours or in the Blue Room on Thursday evenings after March 11. They can be mailed to you quickly if you provide a selfaddressed, stamped envelope.

We will once again have a liquor raffle. Anyone wishing to donate either liquor, baskets, cokes, beer, wine, or anything else, please contact Dorothy Pflughaupt at (713) 864-2163.

Looking forward to seeing you in the Blue Room or at our Blue Room Parties.

Dorothy Pflughaupt Blue Room Chairman —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Reports on February Meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, It was a surprise that again on the meeting day we had a little sign of snow, but not like the January meeting. This ven whiten the yards. But time it did not even' anyway, we had a very good attendance at the February meeting. Carol Z. Everett from Florida was present and she was glad to see everyone.

Our president had another engagement so the vice president presided. Brother John Paprskar did a fine job conducting the meeting. The youth club led the membership in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Christine Zich read the resolutions of the deceased. There were four members who passed away in January—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Member Helen Matusev,ich Oujesky Inducted Into Texas Women's Hall of Fame Helen Matusevich Oujesky was one of ten women in Texas inducted into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, January 30, 1997.

The ten women were selected from 200 nominees as the 1996-97 inductees into this prestigious circle. The Texas Women's Hall of Fame is a part of the Governor's Commission for Women formed in 1984 to recognize outstanding Texas women in the arts, business, education, civic, government, health and physical fitness fields.

Dr. Oujesky, a professor of microbiology at the University of. Texas at San Antonio, has contributed valuable research in areas related to environmental pollution of soil and water. Her research in environmental microbiology has been recognized nationally, as well as statewide. Her work in applied microbial ecology and effects of environmental pollutants on microbial metabolism has been of great significance in water and land pollution of toxic wastes.

She has presented her research at the local, state, and national level. She was an invited speaker on her research at the prestigious 5th International Biodeterioration Symposium in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Many significant contributions have been made in her leadership roles in local, state, and national progressional organizations. Dr. Oujesky has been extremely involved in helping pre-college students develop an interest in scientific research, conduction research, and presenting their work at science fairs, and junior science academies at both the local and state level. She has also played a significant role in assisting young women and particularly high risk minorities in their endeavors to become involved in science, math and engineering. Dr. Oujesky has given presentations throughout the country for educational equity for girls and women.

She has received many awards from the National Science Foundation including five awards from Student Science Training Programs for High School Students, three awards for Minority Research programs for Minority High School Students, and one award for an Intervention Model Program for Girls Using Laboratory

Activities in Science, Math and Engineering.

Dr. Oujesky has dedicated 45 years in education to helping students further their knowledge of science and math, and more importantly has helped these students develop a belief in themselves.

Helen's family, including two sons and their wives, her brother and his wife, and grandchildren were there to be a part of the ceremony. Helen was presented a Tiffany crystal bowl appropriately inscribed and, of course, sat in high honor with such noteworthy inductees as Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson, Sybil B. Harrington, Vassar Miller, Ebby Halliday Acers, Dian Graves Owen, Rita Crocker Clements, Ruby Lee Piester, Dr. Sonja Eva Singletary, and Zina GarrisonJackson.

Maynette Lawrence Dowler and I attended the ceremony as guests of Helen.

We were truly proud of her achievement and as you can see from her accomplishments, Helen has not sat on her laurels since being Valedictorian of her 1947 North Side High School Class in Fort Worth. Maynette and I presented Helen with a plaque from the 50th Reunion Class of 1947 of NSHS stating that they were proud to be able to be with her to bask in the glow of her outstanding achievement.

Helen Matusevich Oujesky has been a member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth since 1938. She is the daughter of the late Steve and Lillie Matusevich and the granddaughter of the late John Krivanek who was instrumental in the forming of SPJST Lodge 92. Her husband Frank, sons Michael, David and Chris, her brother Steve Matusevich, Jr., and her sister Lillian Matusevich Cooper are members of SPJST Lodge 92 and many of her extended family of cousins, aunts and uncles are all part of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. We extend our congratulations on the honor she has been given and needless to say, are very proud of her accomplishments.

Submitted by her cousin and Class of '47 NSHS classmate, Martha Hubenak Durham, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lodge 92, Fort Worth —SPJST-

"Her work has contributed valuable research in areas related to environmental pollution of soil and water."

Brother Caso Spindor, Brother Felix Bunker, Brother Robert Miller and Sister Millie (Haba) Wruble.

Officers gave their reports and then there was discussion about some changes of the by-laws and additions. This will be discussed further in the March meeting.

On the sick list was Esta Belle Hubenak who is again in the hospital. Brother Raymond Hubenak is in the hospital but came to the meeting.

Brother Al Kercho resigned as a trustee so a new trustee will need to be elected in March. Brother Kercho has

done many things for our lodge and we hope he will continue to help in the future. He was the "head honcho" for our Czech Heritage Day. Al, the lodge certainly does appreciate everything you have done for us in the past.

Brother John Paprskar gave a report about the SPJST tarok tournament at Seaton and showed a nice plaque our lodge was presented for having won the most games. He said we had 17 players present. Also, Joella Kubala won first place at the Schulenberg, Texas, game.

She enjoys playing and seems to win

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 19, 1997 most of the time.

We want to send special congratulations to Sister Helen Oujesky for being installed in the Texas Woman's Hall of Fame in Austin. She is a Lodge 92 member. She was formerly Helen Matusevich.

Please do not forget the polka dances at our lodge so we can continue the Czech heritage. On March 16, the famous Don Peachy Orchestra from Wisconsin will play at our lodge. They will play from 3 to 7 p.m. and if you enjoy good music, be sure to come. Also bring your friends. Our game nights are doing great so plan to come on the first and third Tuesday evenings of each month for a nice enjoyable evening.

Till next letter, smile and attend SPJST activities.

P.S. An insurance salesman came home from work and his place was in shambles.

When he asked his wife the reason, she replied, "You are always wondering what I do all day. Well, now you know. Today, I didn't do it."

Fraternally, Carl W. Zich, Reporter SPJST-

155, Austin Meets February 23 Lodge

The next meeting of Lodge 155, Austin will be Sunday, February 23, 1997, at 3 p.m.

The meeting will be held at the Faith Community Church, located at 1800 Peyton Gin Road in Austin, Texas.

Submitted by, J.B. Hejl Secretary/Treasurer/Reporter —SPJST-

177, Academy Reports on February Meeting

Lodge 177, Academy Fraternal Activities Coordinator Joanne Hutka presents Clifford Cawthon with a framed portrait in recognition of his selection as the lodge's 1996 Fratemalist of the Year. from the Senior Citizens Center in Temple contained New Year's greetings and a thank-you for our support.

The secretary also announced there will be a sales representative class for District Two and a centennial membership drive for 1997. She reminded everyone of the workshop on February 22.

The audit committee gave its report for the last six months of 1996. It was received and filed.

Bar Chairman Otis Beck gave the bar report which was received and filed for audit.

Kitchen Chairman Louis Driska gave his report which was accepted and filed for audit.

Ticket Chairman Bill Hutka gave his report which was accepted and filed for audit.

Treasurer Josie Tomastik gave her report which was accepted and filed for audit.

The trustee report was presented by Secretary Josie Tomastik. Elected at the December meeting were President Ann Mason; Secretary Josie Tomastik; Ticket Chair—Bill Hutka; Entertainment

Lodge

The February meeting of Lodge 177 was called to order by President Bill Hutka who led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and welcomed everyone. All officers answered roll call.

Mrs. Libbie Bartek reported that sympathy cards had been sent to Mrs. Raymond Hicks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Childers, and Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Johnson. A get-well card was sent to Chester Green.

The members voted to dispense with reading the December minutes as the January meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.

President Hutka announced that Lodge 177 has four members who will achieve their 50-year milestone in 1997. They are Carolyn Joyce Fischer, Dorothy Anna Kovar, Raymond E. Kovar, and Jeanette M. Sefcik. Congratulations to these members.

Secretary Kathy Fritz read notification from the Home Office that Lodge 177 earned the silver award which will be presented at the workshop banquet. Also, a letter from Jerry Mikulas was received with a premium refund check. A thankyou card was received from Doris Hicks for her husband, Raymond. A thank-you card was also received from Jim Planks family. Jim has been a security guard for Academy for several years prior to his untimely death in December. A note

Chair—Joanne Hutka; Bar Chair—Otis Beck; Kitchen Chair—Louis Driska; and Bingo Chair--Josie Tomastik.

The board voted to give $250 to Harvest Home Center in Temple and $252 to the Lodge Scholarship Fund. At the January meeting, the board discussed a cleaning crew, approved holding Czech classes at the lodge if enough students are interested, approved a wedding reception to be held on August 2, announced that Louis Driska will be attending a two-day class for kitchen management on February 20-21, and that Brian Vanicek is planning to highlight bingo nights at various lodges.

Janet Lyon reported on youth activities. They are planning a raffle for a fund raiser. They also have an opportunity to sell the Centennial SPJST Cookbook for a fund raiser. They reported two new members. An Easter egg hunt is planned for March.

FAC Chair Joanne Hutka requested members turn in their fraternal service report as it is very important for volunteer fraternal acts to be reported. The deadline is March. Members who celebrated their birthdays since the last meeting received 100 Anniversary Mugs. They were Clifford Cawthorn, J.C. Johnson, Bill Hutka, Kevin Beck, Otis Beck, and Bobby Fritz. Happy Birthday ya'll!

Clifford Cawthon was honored as Fraternalist of the Year and his picture will be displayed in our lobby window.

Janet Lyon was congratulated for being tops in the state for applications written.

New members accepted into the lodge by vote were Kelly Caldwell, Jennifer Clear, Aaron Cawthorn, Spencer Hutka, and Lana Jo Parsons.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Monthly meetings are held the second Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. The trustees meet at 7 p.m.

Ann K. Mason Reporter SPJST-

177, Academy Czech Classes Begin February 24 Lodge

Dear Members and Interested Persons: We are happy to announce that we are finally getting ready to launch a series of Czech language classes at Lodge 177, Academy. Our present plans call for our first class (and organizational meeting) to take place on Monday evening, February 24 at 7 p.m. at our lodge hall. At that meeting, we will briefly discuss the evenings a majority prefer for the classes, and the remainder will consist of the first segment of actual instruction. The instructor will be Mr. Nick A. Morris.

Emphasis will be on vocabulary, commonlyused phrases, conversation, sentence structure, and some pronunciation peculiarities. No test or "grades" will be given, and there will be very few assignments. The principle requirements will be attendance, listening, taking notes, and a few writing exercises.

It should be fun and informative.

Classes are open to any interested persons and are not limited to SPJST members. Those attending will be asked to bring either a spiral or looseleaf notebook, plus pencils.

There will be seven two-hour plus

sessions, with short breaks. Those participating will be asked to pay a nominal fee to cover lodge expenses and remuneration to the instructor.

Past participants submitted very favorable end-of-course evaluations and comments. The classes will not be "stilted" or formal. Mr. Morris is a very qualified instructor of the Czech language, having had several years experience translating and interpreting the language in the Executive Branch of the Federal Govern-ment, much of that working in Europe with persons from the former Czechoslovakia. He is also a former editor of the Vestnik (before becoming president of the Supreme Lodge), and wrote the series of 32 Czech lessons that have appeared, and are appearing, currently, in the Vestnik. He is a degreed and Texas-certified public school teacher.

Pass the word and join us on February 24! It will be a pleasant and rewarding experience.

Fraternally, Joanne Hutka, Lodge FAC Nick A. Morris, Instructor —SPJST-

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Memoriam

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 brother, AUBREY RICHARD MESSER of Killeen, who passed away Sunday, February 2, 1997, in a Killeen Hospital at the age of 79.

Brother Messer was born to Harvey Messer, Sr. and Dora Dean (Ray) Messer of Bartlett. He married Meta Anna Beyer. He was a farmer and rancher in the Killeen area for more than 60 years.

He was a member of the Scottish Rite, 32nd degree, Ben Hur Shriners-New York Rite, and St. John's Lutheran Church of Bartlett.

Survivors include his wife, Meta Messer of Killeen; two daughters, Sheila Ruth Hughs of Burnet and Sharon Kay Hughs of Belton; a brother, W.H. Messer of Temple; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren..

Services for Brother Messer were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at St.

Lodge 182, Falls County Reports on January Meeting SPJST Lodge 182, Falls County met on January 26, 1997, for the first meeting of the year. The president called the meeting to order and led members in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

All officers-elect were present. We were honored by the presence of Mr. Keith Gatewood, the state field representative for Districts One and Two. Mr. Gatewood officially installed the lodge officers for this year. Thank you for being with us and answering the many questions that were asked, as we are still a new lodge with lots of questions to be answered.

The secretary presented the minutes of the last meeting and the financial report was given. Both were approved.

New business was brought forth. The youth leader suggested a party for the youth to try to get new members. Adults are invited to join us in the games of dominoes at the next meeting on February 23 with a pot luck meal to be served.

We discussed inviting someone from another lodge to teach us the game of tarok. We also discussed moving the date of our regular March meeting to be earlier in the month due to the Easter holiday.

We planned other things to do later in the year such as a return visit to the museum.

Our officers hope to attend the workshop and incentive awards on February 22.

We adjourned and enjoyed refreshments and just a good old time visiting together. To all the inactive members— come out and enjoy just being together and talking after the meeting.

Sincerely, Aleen Kuropata Reporter —SPJST-

Wednesday, February 19, 1997—VESTNIK/9 John's Lutheran Church in Bartlett with the Rev. Allan Watt officiating. Burial was in Bartlett City Cemetery.

Goodnight Funeral Home of Bartlett was in charge of arrangements.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Glenda Liles Glen E. Latham Adella Horelica

—SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy On behalf of the entire membership of Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard, we, the Resolution Committee, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister,

LYDIA MARIE SKLAR, 87, of East Bernard, who passed away January 18, 1997, in Friendswood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 21 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard with interment following at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Father Raymond Jackson officiated the services.

A rosary service was held Monday, January 20 at 7 p.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard.

She was born February 11, 1909, in East Bernard to Robert W. Brandt and Sophie Fillip Brandt. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters, KJZT and SPJST Lodge 28.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Sklar; parents, Robert W. and Sophie Brand!; sisters, Adela Brandl, Sophie Hellums and 011ie Lindner; brothers, Ray, Robert, Arnold and Alfred Brandl; and a son-in-law, Marion Kopecky.

She is survived by her daughters, Ann Doris Kopecky of East Bernard, Henriette Chuoke and her husband, Robert of Houston and Cynthia Sellers of Garland; her sisters, Agnes Sklar of Sealy and Irene Rosenbaum of Rosenberg; grandchildren: John Charles Kopecky and wife, Nancy of Victoria; Thomas B. Kopecky of Beaumont; Robert Chris Chuoke III and wife, Candy of League City; Diane Chuoke of Houston; David Chuoke and wife, Ronda of Houston; Michael Sellers and wife, Dalyce of Montana; Melissa Sellers of Dallas; and Steven Sellers and wife, Melissa of Dallas; and great-grandchildren, Brittany and Keith Kopecky of Beaumont and Erin Marie Kopecky of Victoria.

Pallbearers were John Kopecky, Thomas Kopecky, Robert Chris Chuoke III, David Chuoke, Michael Sellers and Bobby Brandt.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Cross Catholic Church

Renovation Fund or Alzheimer's Association, Greater Houston Chapter, 6161 Savoy Drive, Suite 240, Houston, Texas 77036.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST-

Memory of Mary Ann Karasek In

Mary Ann Karasek, 47, of El Campo died Friday, January 31, 1997.

She was born in El Campo on November 21, 1949, to Richard and Clara Buzek Juranek of El Campo. She was a bank teller for 13 years at Commercial State Bank, member of the Catholic Daughters of America, a former youth leader for the SPJST Society and a member of St. Philip's Catholic Church.

She is survived by her parents; husband, Larry Karasek of El Campo; daughter, Kim Kacal of Dallas; brothers, Daniel and Allen Juranek, both of El Campo; and sisters, Helen Juranek and Pat Coffman, both of El Campo.

A wake service was held on Sunday, February 2 by the Parish and the Catholic

Daughters of America at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services were Monday, February 3 at St. Philip's with the Rev. Thu Nguyen and Deacon Jarrel Nohavitza officiating.

Burial followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the direction of Triska Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Donnie Buzek, Cliff Labay, Mike Kacal, Eugene Socha, Daniel Ott and Jonathan Grahmann.

Memorials may be made to Spiritual Bouquets or Hospice Support, Inc. Mary Ann held the office of Lodge 40 Youth Leader for seven years. She will be remembered by the members of Lodge 40 as a member willing to take time with the youth on the local level, district level and state level. Mary Ann was a devoted sister to the SPJST. May our departed sister rest in peace and her memory remain with us forever.

Submitted by, Rita J. Vanek Lodge 40

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Aug Blanar Rosemary Casey Helen Kallus Earl 0. Fritz Erwin Robert Barton Edward A. Svoboda Bessie Chudej John P Mach Alma Ida Lorenz Jack S. McCelvey Wm C. Regmund, Jr Celia Anna Janke Anna M. Dolezal Victor H. Morris Calvin M. Crouch Mary Ann Sladecek Vance Edward Harris Iris Faye Baker Wm Darilek • Gladys M. Ullrich Jerry King Fred F. Stephens Sibyl L. Williams Ervin G. Kaase

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Vlasta A. Hurta Laura Loraine Mikus James W Powolny Victor James Gerlich Raymond Petravalsky Mary J. Ehret Jack A. Wells Benjamin J. Petrusek

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LODGE

LOCATION San Antonio Academy Hobson Seaton West Buckholts Cyclone Elk Seaton Temple Corpus Christi Burleson Houston Corpus Christi Houston Ennis Houston Houston Moulton Warrenton Elgin Seaton Home Office Bleiblerville/ Nelsonville Needville Inez Fort Worth Sweet Home Houston Houston Rockdale Sealy

DATE OF ADMISSION

DATE OF DEATH

AGE

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11/27/96 12/09/96 2/10/96 12/27/96 1/02/97 12/26/96 1/04/97 1/05/97 1/12/97 9/17/96 9/06/95 12/05/96 12/13/96 12/22/96 11/26/96 10/27/96 12/27/96 12/16/96 12/07/96 10/25/96 12/20/96 12/29/96 12/08/96 12/18/96

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4/14/29 6/12/47 1/01/50 4/21/47 9/05/72 10/18/76 2/13/81 8/05/37

12/26/96 1/02/97 12/12/96 12/23/96 11/23/96 12/13/96 12/25/96 12/15/96

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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-

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 19, 1997

Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station Presents Scenes from December Meeting

Majek Orchestra Celebrates 100 Years as a Musical Family

SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin, left, installs Lodge 189, Bryan - College Station officers for 1997. They are, from left: President Albert Scasta, Sergeant-at-Arms Al Quitta, Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Claudia Pine, Benevolence Secretary Nina Quitta, First Vice President Charles Munday and Secretary-Treasurer Ernest Wentrcek.

Outgoing President Fred Blazek, left, passes the gavel to newly elected President Albert Scasta.

The Leo Majek Orchestra of Corpus Christi, Texas, will spend 1997 celebrating 100 years as a Czech family orchestra.

The original Leo Majek Orchestra began in 1897 in Slavkov, Moravia (present-day Czech Republic) when Leo Majek, Sr. began performing at the age of 12 in his hometown of Slavkov. Then in 1913, he, his wife and two small children came to Central Texas. Eventually, there were six sons, Julius, John, Joe, Frank, Charlie and Leo, Jr., who inherited their father's musical talents.

The group spread the Majek sound of music throughout Central Texas, performing at church functions, weddings, and parties. Then, in the early 1940s, the family moved to Corpus Christi where they continue to thrill the crowds with their music.

At the present time, the Majek family orchestra has spanned four generations and is the longest performing Czech family orchestra in the United States of America. Their popularity is legendary and they continue to attract huge crowds of people wherever they perform. Many radio stations that play Czech music in Texas feature the famous Majek musical recordings during their radio programs.

The Majeks have also recorded several color videos.

The Majek Orchestra will be featured on Saturday, February 22, 1997, when the

A SPJST Supreme Lodge Secretary Treasurer Lanita Anglin accepts a check from Lodge 189 FAC Claudia Pine. The check was presented to the Supreme Lodge in appreciation for the financial assistance that was extended to Lodge 189 when it was organized in 1977.

1997 District Summer Camp Dates District One District Two District Three...., District Four District Five District Six District Seven

July 25-28, Val Verde July 14-20, Val Verde July 21-24, Val Verde July 18-20, Lone Star July 17-20, H.E. Butt June 20-22, Lone Star July 18-20, Lone Star

District Youth Achievement Day Dates District One

July 6, 1997

atLodge186,Clw (Lodge 9, Snook hosting) District Two

June 22, 1997

at Lodge 47, Seaton District Three

June 29, 1997

at Lodge 66, Waco District Four

June 28, 1997

at Lodge 160, San Angelo District Five

June 29, 1997

at Lodge 196, Houston-West District Six

July 20, 1997

at Lodge 30, Talton District Seven

June 29, 1997

Location Undecided

13th annual Czech Heritage Festival is staged at the Memorial Coliseum in Corpus Christi, Texas. This annual celebration of Czech culture, heritage and tradition is sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas.

Beginning at 6 p.m., with the Majeks performing, a Grand March will be held in their honor with the melodic musical sounds that have made the Majeks famous for generations.

Richard Pavlasek

—SPJST-

ezek-Kotrla

Reunion The Jezek-Kotrla 31st Annual Family Reunion will be Sunday, Feb. 23rd, 1997 at Seaton Star Hall, located six miles east of Temple, just off Highway 53. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will be served at 1 p.m.

We would like to extend a warm welcome to all descendents of the JezekKotrla families and hope you will join us at the 31st annual reunion. To make this year's reunion a success we are asking each family to bring (1) a covered dish entree, vegetable and dessert — enough for your family and any guest you bring; ( 2) a cake or pie for the cake walk; and ( 3) gift(s) for the raffle or auction. We hope to see you there.

Thank You, Cindy Kovar —SPJST----

White Surprise

Reflections of the New Year's Week in Moravia

By Alden Blanar Smith As the Christmas holidays were rapidly approaching and my 1996 year was not the happiest I had experienced due to my recent heart surgery, I decided that perhaps it would be an opportune time to visit Moravia, Czech Republic, during the Christmas octave-New Year's period.

With plans in hand, I boarded the Lufthansa flight to Frankfurt on December 27 not really knowing what to expect as my previous trips had taken place in either spring and summer. Upon arrival in Germany, a cold, penetrating light rain was falling with predictions that snow might occur the next 48 hours. I was transferred to Laudau Air (AustrianAir Canada effort) and off to Vienna. I might add that the service of Lufthansa was excellent, good food, ample leg space, and being an overnight flight, time went quickly.

Upon arrival I was met by our cousin, Michal Ricanek (Cuba family) and Ladislav Bravenec (Podluzan folk ensemble) for our journey to Brno and Brezi—before going out, they said "be prepared for a surprise." Upon opening the terminal door, we were hit by very fresh air (-5 degrees Fahrenheit) and snow was everywhere; yet it wasn't a Central Texas penetrating cold.

As it was 4 p.m., it was dark as midnight and in the height of Vienna, rush hour, yet we were soon on the open road to Moravia—few cars and a crystal clear night. Driving through the Austrian countryside was like a fairy-tale Christmas; in Porysdorf, Wilderdorf, Dreysenhofen, candles glowed from each house window, towns luminated with great snowflakes or stars and a large Christmas tree in each town center with a

large manger scene under each. (I thought of Weatherford and its fight with the ACLU and the atheists battle over the nativity scene.)

We drove through the border and were on our way—a far cry from the Communist era of sitting two to four hours at the border, luggage inspection, and car searches for illegal travelers.

Upon our arrival in Brezi (three miles from Mikulov and the Austrian border), I was met by the other members of the Ricanek and Bravenec family and it was time for a "small" evening supper and the traditional toasts of slivovitz and the new Moravian wine. While in Brezi, I deposited over half of my luggage as it is here I have bought my summer house so I had many household items to leave.

The drive to Brno (35 minutes) was uncomplicated and soon I arrived at the Hotel International which was to be home for the next four days. Michal had wanted me to stay at his home but eight flights of stairs isn't the most pleasant experience for a heart patient so I opted for the hotel and the elevator. I might interject that it was so warm in the hotel that I had to open the window even though it was two degrees outside.

On Sunday was a concert of Czech Christmas koledy at the Cathedral of Sts. Peter and Paul complete with a stringed quartet and French horns—it was Christmas day all over again: a magnificent arrangement of "Narodil Kristus Pan." This hymn is sung at every mass in every church during the Christmas time—a beautiful expression of Czech devotion and belief.

The rest of the day was spent in quiet (Continued on page 13.)

Wednesday, February 19, 1997—VESTNIK/11

Youth Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Dear Readers: The February meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club was held Sunday, February 2, 1997 after the adult meeting. We discussed our Valentine Party which was held February 7, 1997.

They served hot dogs and chips, played games and exchanged valentines.

Valentine hearts with potpourri were made for the rest home in January and delivered to the residents on Sunday, January 26, 1997.

Cakes were taken to the rest home on Wednesday, February 5, 1997 for the birthday party. The youth will be taking cakes again on March 5.

During the month of February and March, the youth will be working on an Easter craft for the rest home.

Our next meeting will be March 23, 1997. We will be presenting a short Easter program after the meeting.

There will be an Easter egg hunt later in the afternoon. Also, the lodge will be taking a picture of all the members that attend the regular monthly meeting of Lodge 6. We are looking forward to seeing a large crowd at this meeting.

Mark your calender for March 23.

Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader

SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Easter Egg Hunt Set for March 23

having a valentine's dance that is going to be cool. We also discussed everyone getting along because what is important is not to fight but to get along.

Well, our next meeting is March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

Fraternally, Heather M. Slenk (12) (2/05/97)

—SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

Youth Club Reports on February Meeting Dear Readers, Our last meeting was great. Almost everyone attended. First, we had crafts which were valentine cards. It was neat.

We had fun and after we had our speaker, I presented a gift to Georgia Kovar for speaking to us. Thanks. Thanks also to Granny Kovar for the drinks.

During our meeting, we discussed

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1997 Youth Leaders Workshop at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, Texas March 14 - 16

SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

The 1997 Youth Leader's Workshop is Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16 at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, Texas.

Youth Club Enjoys Meeting

Friday 7- 7:30 p.m.

8 - 9 p.m.

Dear Readers, At our last meeting, we had fun. We made valentine cards for our families.

That was neat. Afterwards, all the young youth played.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk (6) (2/05/97)

—SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook

9 - 9:30 p.m.

10 p.m. - ?

Saturday 7:45 -7:55 a.m.

8- 8:45 a.m.

8:50 - 9:50 a.m.

10- 12 p.m.

Youth Club Reports on Meeting Speaker

12- 1:25 p.m.

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was held February 5 at the Fire Station. It was well-attended.

We had great crafts brought by Lesley and R.J. Giesenschlag. Thanks "a lot. Our speaker was Georgia Kovar who talked to us about the Snook Fest. They plan to get new things for the park which I think is great.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (9) (2/5/97)

2:30 - 2:40 p.m.

2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

3:45 - 4:15 p.m.

4:20 - 5:20 p.m.

SPJST-

Lodge

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was February 2, 1997. We discussed our Valentine party.

We will be making Easter crafts for the rest home. Our next meeting will be on Sunday, March 23, 1997. There will be an Easter egg hunt in the afternoon.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka (8) (2/9/97)

From the State Youth Director

Lodge 13, Dime Box

Youth Club Reports on January Meeting Dear Vestnik Readers, At our January meeting, we set dates for the following bake sales: February 7, March 7 and April 4. Thanks to everybody who supported our February sale.

Please remember us on the other dates.

The money we raise will help with our ice skating party and our annual Astroworld trip.

Until next time, Emily Jatzlau (2/11/97)

SPJST-

177, Academy Youth Club Reports on February Meeting

Lodge

The February meeting of Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Brooke Bartlett.

5:25 - 5:30 p.m.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

7 p.m. - ?

Sunday 7:50 - 7:55 a.m.

8- 8:40 a.m.

8:45 - 10 a.m.

10 a.m.

Registration Get Acquainted Games Mike Spiller Break/Snack Beseda Instruction Free Time

Flag/Friendship Ceremony Breakfast "Ideas and More Ideas!"

Gregg Catalano (Bring two of your hottest ideas to share!)

"Thumbs Up!" Penny Reeves-Golf Lunch Free Time Craft Exchange Youth Rule Book Game Break Group I: Mike Spiller "Teaching Games— Where Do I Begin?"

Group II: Gregg Catalano "Speaking More Positively With Children" Break Group II: Mike Spiller "Teaching Games— Where Do I Begin?"

Group I: Gregg Catalano "Speaking More Positively With Children" Flag Ceremony Free Time Dress for Banquet Banquet (Please wear your Czech Costume) YL Awards Ceremony Czech Costume Contest Czech Fest Free Time Flag Ceremony Breakfast Craft Pack Depart for Home

Brianna Bartlett led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had 19 members, two guests and seven adults present.

We discussed the District Two ice skating social on February 15. Our fund raiser will be a raffle. Tickets will be passed out at the next meeting. The member selling the most tickets will receive a prize. The drawing will be held after our May meeting.

Members with February birthdays include Sara Wagner, Lesleigh Harmon, Jordan Lyon and new member Garrett Reddehase. Garrett is 14 years old and attends Academy High School. We also welcomed new member Emily Blevins.

Emily is nine years old and attends Troy Elementary.

A Little About Our Guest Presenters . .

Ideas and More Ideas Gregg Catalano Come with extra paper as you will need to take good notes. This session offers you a unique opportunity to share ideas, games, and network with other youth leaders across the state. Each idea offered will be matched by the Physician of Phun himself; thus, guaranteeing everyone a full bag of new ideas to take home with you.

Thumbs Up Penny Reeves-Golf Explore personal power, passion, purpose, and perspective. "Thumbs Up" uses group interaction and thought-provoking techniques to help keep you moving forward.

Teaching Games—Where Do I Begin?

Mike Spiller For over 20 years, Mike has listened to youth and adult leaders, researched, collected, and played thousands of unique games. During this session you will learn new games as you concentrate on the fundamental skills necessary for optimum success.

Speaking More Positively With Children Gregg Catalano You never know when a smile, pat on the back, or a few sincere words can have a life-long impact on a child. Gregg's highly motivational presentation will challenge you to look at your present style of interacting with children, and offer you the tools and information to become more positive in your relationship with children.

—SPJSTWhat

to Bring

• Craft suitable for a youth club meeting • A performance for the talent show (individual or group) (optional) • Czech costume (optional) • Personal articles • A good attitude • An open mind

A motion was made by Jessica Lyon to move our meeting to May 18 due to Mother's Day being on the second Sunday in May. The motion was seconded by Brooke Bartlett and carried.

Our next meeting is Sunday, March 9 at 2 p.m. After the meeting, we will have an Easter egg hunt. For those who wish to participate, please bring your basket and a dozen eggs or wrapped candy.

The door prize was won by Jordan Lyon. After the meeting, we made a valentine craft and had refreshments.

Fraternally, Jordan Lyon (9) Reporter (2/14/97)

12/VESTNiK-19.1inora 1997

PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI eska,ast tifedni organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene rok 1897

19.1mora 1997

ROINiK 85 tISLO 7

Oda Dopisovatelii itad Cislo 47, Seaton Sestry a bratfi, Pfedseda E.J. Pechal zahajil nagi schfize 2.unora ye dve hodiny odpoledne. Povstanim jsme vzdali Best nag i vlajce. Vlajky nastolily Janet Baca a Crystal Bartek.Na listku nemocnYch byli Mike Trampota, Willie Kohutek a Monica Mikeska.

Navgtevou jsme meli Alois a Rosalee Pechal, Ann Balu gek a Freddy Schroeder. Novi eleni pfijati jsou Janet Sodek, John Paul Lierman, Marlene Lastovica a Jason Smith.

Tajemnice Dolores S krabanek pfeeetla protokol z minute schilze a byl pfijat, tak jak byl napsan. Edwin Vagieek podal zpravu za dozofei vybor.

Byly eteny dopisy od Juanita

Oprava tiskafskSrch chyb v osmidilnem ellanku „K vfroei 125 let Sokola Pferov," sepsanem pferovs14m roclakem J.J. Karasem z Houstonu.

V prvni easti tohoto elanku vyti gteno 27.listopadu 96 je tfinact chyb. Prvni z nich je v basni Miroslava Kozaka: Byli jsme a budem. Tato chyba je v osme fadce zespodu, kde ma byt sloveso „dopustiti." Druha chyba je ye stejnem sloupci, v druhe fadce zespodu, kde ma byt infinitiv slovesa „upevriovat, ne upevriovaut!" Tfeti chyba je v druhem sloupci, vposledni vete druheho paragrafu. Tu ma byt „prostfednictvim" (Prvni make "i" je kratke, druhe mekke "i" je dlouhe. CtVrta chyba je v nasledujici etvrte facIce, kde ma byt . . , proti Napoleonovi, misto chybneho na poleonovi! Dal gi path chyba je v fletim sloupci, ve etvrte fadce; tu, misto chybrieho slova „vynik" ma byt slovo „vznik." Sesta, chyba je opet v tietim sloupci, v devatenacte fadce; tu nema byt earka ve stove „usilovaly." V dalgi.sedme chybe, pet fadkil pozdeji je potfebi tfech haelcri ve stove „megfanstva!

Dva fadky pozdeji je osma chyba, kde sazee ledabyle vysazel slovo „rokrem" misto spravneho slova „rokem"! Dalsi, devata chyba je v

Wychopen, Henry Skala rodinnY, Fred Steven rodinny, Louise Pausewang, Rogers High School Booster Club, a Frankie Klinkovsky, nage feditel.

Narozeniny budou slaviti Edwin Pechal, Lillie Mikulag, Vallie Tupy, James Skrabanek, Wallace Jet, Helen Jandeek, Gene Hejl, Frances Kohut a Freddie Schroeder.

VYroei snatku budou slavit Ruth a Frank Jangek.

Dvefni ceny dostali Georgia odek, Leon Je2ek, Calvin Skrabanek, Ann Hejl, Willie Kohutek, F.E. Hejl, Walter PomYkal a Wallace Je2.

Bartek rodinna schrize (reunion) bude 20.cervence misto 13.6ervence, proto2e bude mit SPJST slavnost na ten den.

Nage pfi gti schnze bude potadat 9.bfezna ye dye hodiny odpoledne.

S pozdravem, Emily Mikeska Stuteville -SPJSTdruhem paragrafu v tfetim sloupci; tu chlapik sazee udelal z jednoho slova tfi misto „zdo kona lovat" melo byt vysazeno „zdokonalovat"! V desate chybe na sedme fadce, v tfetim paragrafu musi byt velke pismeno "P" ve stove Praze! DaIgi jedenacta chyba, tti faclky pozdeji, je opravdu unikatni, kde zbird nag gotek, takove vyplody? Tu vypeeeny hrdina z Hillsboro se ukazal mi i eesky etoucim Texanfun co dovede!

Misto vrstvy „vykouzlil" jakesi slovo „vrstvz1"! Ctyfi fadky pozdeji je dvanacta chyba, kde tiskaf udelal ze slova „telocviku" slova dye; telo cviku! Tfi fadky doleji je tfinacta chyba kde melo byt nernci, namisto Mind!

Doufejme, 2e g otek se polep gi a nebude nutne Mat dal gi opravy k tomuto opravnemu elanku. (Dalgi easti ci dily v gak nenasvedeuji zlepgeni a tak nezbYva nee s opravami polcraeovat.)

V druhe easti tohoto elanku vyti gtene 4.prosince 96 je 20 chyb!

Prvni chyba je v prvnim sloupci, v prvni facIce, v druhem paragrafu, kde musi byt earka ye stove „poeatkem."

Ve stejne vete tiskafsky gotek vynechal haeek ve stove „prave." V poslednim paragrafu v prvnim sloupci jsou otyfi chyby. V tfeti fadce uvedeneho paragrafu slovo „pragska" musi byt „pra2ska." Tfi faclky doleji ma byt jmeno Sokol, nikoliv „jmeho! Dalsi tfi faclky doleji tiskaf udelal ze slov Telocviene jednoty slova d ye, pfitom gotkovo druhe slovo je gpatne ohlaskovano.

Dalgi chyba je v tfeti fadce stejneho

paragrafu, tu musi byt slovo Obraz, nikoliv 0 braz! Dal gi osma chyba je ✓ prvnim paragrafu, pet Hari zespodu, kde tiskati vypadla earka ye slove „povstalecka." Pan tiskat udelal 4 faclky pozdeji devatou chybu, kde nespravne naklepkal „latky" z ruskeho lnu. (Dle textu musi tu byt vybrana latka z ruskeho lnu.)

Desata a jedenacta chyba jsou v druhem sloupci, tficetfadkri zespodu, kde ma byt toto: se vgeobecne spattovalo. . . Dvanacta chyba je v tfetim sloupci, ye etvrte facice druheho paragrafu, kde ye stove „organizvovane" nemilkme mit prvni pismeno "V" v polovici uvedeneho slova. Tfinacta chyba je ye etvrtem sloupci, nahofe, v druhe fadce, kde ma byt slovo „politiky" misto politicky (politika je podstatne jrneho, v na gem pfipade skloriovane ✓ druhem pacle; politicky je tu nespravnYm pfislovcem.) Dalgi etrnacta chyba je v tfetim paragrafu, ✓ devate facIce, kde musime mit velke za eateeni pismeno ve jmene Purkyne. (V na gem textu Purkyne, Erben a CelakovskY jsou skloneni v sedmem Ode.) Patnacta chyba je v pfedposledni facice, ve etvrtem sloupci; tu si gotek zahral s haekem ye stove Bfezen.

Snad ten chytrak nam povi jak spravne vyslovit jim upravene slovo Bfezen!

Dal gi tfi chyby jsou na etrnacte strance SPJST Vestniku ze 4.prosince 96. Sestnacta chyba je v druhem paragrafu, v drub& facIce zespodu kde spravne ma byt. . . v nedostateenych, tesnych prostorach Osmnacta chyba je v druhe tadce, v druhem sloupci na etrnOcte tesnych prostorach. . . Osmnacta chyba je v druhe facIce, v druhem sloupci na etrnacte strance SPJST Vestniku ze 4. prosince 96; tu gotek. . . Misto „si vykopali elenove Sokoto" zmenil slovo elenove na elenova!

Devatenacta chyba je ye stejnem odstavci, v devate facice. Tu misto Telocviend Jednota Pralska tiskaf naklepkal Telocvieka Jednota Pra2sIca! Dvacata chyba je ve druhem sloupci na 16 fadce, na strane 14; tu ma byt proti sokolovne, nikoliv proti sokolvne! Polep gi se Hillborsky gotek nebo ne?

V tfeti easti tohoto elanku vytigteno 11 prosince 96 je pet chyb.

Prvni z nich je v pravem sloupci, v druhe facIce, kde schazi earka ye stove nahodne. Druha chyba je v prvem sloupci, druheho paragrafu, ve dvanacte facice, kde ma byt Tyr g s Frignerem . . . Tfeti chyba je v poslednim stove uvedaneho sloupce a paragrafu, kde ma byt slovo

mladodegstvi misto skomoleneho slova mladoee gsetvi! Ctvrta chyba je v druhem sloupci, ye etvrte fadce zezhora, kde ye stove „svYm" je zaeateeni pismeno male "s". Path chyba je v tfetim sloupci, v pate facIce zezhora, kde pan tiskat pfidal extra pismeno "s" ye slove mesto.

Neni to tedy mestso ale mesto!

Ve etvrte easti tohoto elanku vyti gteno 18.prosince 96 je sedm chyb. Prvni chyba je v druhem sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, v geste facIce, kde misto gotkova vYrazu . . . na vacne hromade ma byt . . . na valne hromade!

Druha chyba je rovne2 v druhem sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, v tfinacte facice, kde tiskat zapomel earku ve stove rrizna."

Tfi faclky doleji je chyba y e stove „pfisnost"; v tomto stove tiskaf vynechal druhe pismeno "s".

Ctvrta chyba je na etrnacte strance SPJST Vestniku ze stfedy 18. prosince 96. Tato chyba je v prvnim sloupci, v druhe facIce; gotek vyfadil tu druhe pismeno "o" ze slova "toto" zfejrne proto, ze mu nezbylo v fadku misto!

Para chyba je unikatni jsou to vlastne chyby d ye, jet jsou v prvnim sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, v tfeti facIce. Toto pofacIne BU-BU bylo nasledovne: zfejmYvyti gteno sokolsky buch spravne melo byt "zfejmY sokolskY duch"! Sedma chyba je v druhem sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, v osme facIce, kde tiskaf zapomel na tfeti pismeno "o" ve slove „sokolovne."

V pate easti tohoto dlanku vyti gteno 25.prosince 96 je etrnact chyb. Prvni chyba je v prvnim sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, faclky zespodu, kde ma byt atd. uvadeti do sokolstvi. (Tiskat vytiskl ze dvou slov jedno.) Druha chyba je ve stejne facice; tu bylo chybne vyti gteno „Sejnou, ne-li vet gi peei "... spravne ma byt „Stejnou, ne-li vetgi peei." Tfeti chyba je v druhem sloupci, v druhe facIce zespodu, v prvnim paragrafu; zde bylo chybne vyti gteno tak zahy dojoe k pfestehovani tu melo byt „tak zahy dojde! Ctvrta chyba je v tfetim sloupci, etyfi faclky, pod snimkem nove Sokolovny s TyrgovYm mostem. Tu tiskaf chybne vytiskl krou2ek nad pismenem "U" ye slovu sokolovnu! Pala chyba je ye stejnem sloupci, v patem paragrafu, v druhe facIce. Tamej gi slovo „atm liken' m" je v textu chybne rozdeleno. esta chyba je ye etvrtem sloupci, v druhem paragrafu, v geste facice, kde slovo zpet je bez rozdelovaciho znamenka. Sedma chyba je v prvnim sloupci na stone tfinacte, v prvnim

19.11nora 1997- 3/VESTNiK

paragrafu; sloveso nevzpomenout se neda tak lehce rozdelit! Osma chyba je chybou jen proto, 2e tiskaf nemel asi dost eeme, proed par slov je tu neeitelnYch! Tato chyba ei chyby se nachazi na strane tfinacte, v prvnim sloupci, ve otvrtern paragrafu v druhe fadce; gpatne oti§tend slova jsou tato: „obnova naterd oken."

Tfi fadky doleji, ye stejnem sloupci a paragrafu je devata chyba ye slove „dodvatele"; toto slovo ma spravne byt „dodavatele"!

Desata chyba je ye stejnem sloupci, v §estem paragrafu, v osme fadce, kde nema byt earka uprostfed nad pismenem "i", ve slove prominuli. Jedenacta chyba je v druhem sloupci na druhe fadce; spravne slovo musi tu byt konzolidovat! Dvanacta chyba je op& v druhem sloupci, v prvni fadce, kde tiskaf zapomel na Meek ye stove „pfanim." Dalsi tfinacta chyba je o etyfi fadky doleji; to ma spravne byt „cvieitelskemu sboru" Tu tiskaf zahadne udelal z prvniho pismene "c" zavorku bez uva2eni, 2e jeho zavorka musi piece nekde koneit! trnacta chyba je jen o jednu fadku doleji; tu ma byt slovo „aby", nikoli a by! Pouze dva fadky doleji je podobna chyba; tady ma byt „v pfirode" misto v pfi rode!

Ueme se eesky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce Sedmi Lesson Seven Common Expressions Of Courtesy dekuji — thank you prosim — you are welcome (means "please" but used instead of English "you are welcome") rad° se stab — I was glad to do it neni zae — don't mention it "Dekuji" is singular. Sometimes it is as "dekuju." Dekuji is more proper and is more often used. Plural is "dekujeme." It is not necessary to add an equivalent of "you", but it could be done and it is often done. Then, it is "dekuji ti" when we are close to the person addressed, or "(IRO Vam" if the relation to the person addressed is more formal.

The most common reply to the word "MO" is the word "prosim".

"Rado se stab" and "neni za*" is used similar to "I was glad to do it," or "don't mention it," in this country.

Dovolte prosim — with your permission, (please) pardon me, (please) odpust'te (prosim) — excuse me, (please) prominte (prosim) — I am sorry— pardon. me nic se nestalo —it was nothing The word "prosim" is the most

Sesta Cast osmidilneho Karasova elanku K vyroei 125 let Sokola Pferov je bez chyb a tim bez oprav jeliko2 byla ptimo pfeti§tena z pferovskeho Echa.

Sedma east osmidilneho Karasova elanku K vYroei 125 let Sokola Pferov je bez chyb a tim bez opray.

V osme v posledni easti tohoto elanku, jsou d ye chyby. Prvni je v subtitulu, kterY ma byt OsmidilnY elanek, posledni Cast.

Chytrak gotek "udelal" z prvnich dvou slov v subtitulu "Osmilety" elanek!?! Druha chyba je par slov doleji; tam nemil2e byt earka ye slove §iky!! (Mimo chybneho slova "§iky" se v textu vyskytuje toto slovo dvalcrat ei tfikrat spravne---.)

Mill eesky etouci etenafi mYch oeskych elanka v SPJST Vestniku!

Bud'te tak laskavi a opravte si poetne chyby v mem osmidllnem elanku „K vyroef 125 let Sokola Pferov. Jak pravopisne chyby tak chyby jineho druhu nejsou me vyplody jak v tomto elanku tak i v elancich dfivej gich. Sotek se k opravam nema drZic se hesla "jd nic, ja muzikant!"

Sepsat John J. Karas z Houstonu.

—SPJSTcommon courtesy word. The original is, "I beg you" and only from the context can you tell whether the word "prosim" means "I beg you" or whether it serves as "please".

"Prosim", shown above in parenthesis, because its use is optional, making it more polite.

The words "odpust'te" and "promiiite" mean practically the same. The informal address would be "promiii" and "odpust" to be used only with those persons with whom you are on a "thou" basis. The "thou" and "you" basis sounds archaic in English, but there is an important difference in the relation between persons whom we address "thou" --in Czech "ty" — (the verb "tykati si"), and persons we address "you" — in Czech "vy" .— and, therefore, the verb describing the relation is "vykati Si.".

The English "I am sorry" in Czech means "Je mi lito" (or "Ja lituji").

The Czech phrase is used in the same sense as the original meaning of "I am sorry", but generally, we can say that "Je mi lfto" is used much more sparingly than "I am sorry". The latter can often be translated "odpusfte" or "prominte".

Jak se mate (mO)?

Jak se yam (ti) daft?

Dekuji, dobfe — Fine, thank you.

Nestoji to za nic — It's- not worth anything.

Spatne, mizerne — bad, miserable "Jak se mate" or "jak se mar or "jak se yam (ti) der, is not quite as common a greeting as in English. In Czech you ask it when you want to know how your friend is doing and not instead of "good morning". In other words, in answer to "jak se mar in Czech, you may hear a little longer story than the stereotype "fine, thank you." The European people do not share the American optimistic outlook ,and more often than not, you may hear an answer more in the form of a complaint. dobre chutnani — enjoy your meal.

It is very common to wish your guests "dobre chutnani" as they are

White Surprise (Continued from page 10.) deserted Brno as most go to their "chartas" or ski resorts over the weekend. I did visit the Moravian Museum during the afternoon for an exhibition of historic Christmas cribs from throughout the Moravian countryside—very enjoyable.

The evening concluded with dinner at a small new restaurant "Chaloupka" (reminded me of Czech-American, Sulak's, or Kolacek's) with Michal and family, a dear friend Zdenek Bravenec, and my god-child Veronika.

I had set aside Monday for shopping as all things close New Year's Eve at noon—I was soon to learn that many shops had closed until January 6 so I did not visit many of my favorite places. I did learn that K-Mart (now it is Tesco, an English firm) was open so I wanted to visit its grocery section. As I began my trek, snow began to fall—tlakes as large as silver dollars and very wet and it was a warm 14 degrees. I was amazed at the offerings in the store: Libby's fruit cocktail ($2.89 a can), Old El Paso taco sauce, Uncle Ben's instant rice, Campbell soup, Del Monte green beans. The cost of these items were so expensive for the average Czech that they only looked.. All Becherovka had been sold out for two days—many were planning for a happy New Year. I did find dome beautiful Christmas ornaments on sale—one set was of deep purple grapes. An older Czech gentleman asked me if he could buy one from my set as he could not afford all six. Being Christmas, I gave him one so both of us went away happy.

New Year's Eve was a very busy day.

I attended the New Year's mass offered by the Bishop of Brno (he sends his best to the people of Texas). He spoke on the future of the church and the role of the young people and family life: a familiar theme throughout this world.

In early evening, I attended the procution of the opera "Polish Blood" at the Janecek Theatre. The stage sets and costumes were excellent but with a limited understanding of Czech language, the music left much to be desired. It must have been an extremely funny opera as people continuously laughed.

The New Year's celebration was held at the Hotel International known as the "Slivestr Celebration." A table had been booked in one of the main rooms. There were six orchestras playing throughout the hotel—two being Czech music. A majority of the evening guests were German and Austrian tourists as only they could afford the cost of 750 kcs$300.

The evening was unusual and the program varied as it included canopies, dinner, the music, and entertainment of everything from a magic show, karate, the can-can, and a Greek belly dancer. A little before midnight, the head waiters and chefs brought a live piglet in a basket to each table—following the old tradition of rubbing the pig's head for luck in 1997.

Anything has to be better than my adventure at Providence. So I am sure the piglet had a headache after a vigorous rubbing along with a few dollars for the staff. After seeing in the New Year and several bottles of champagne, I figured it was time to give up the ghost at 4 a.m. but the rest of my party stayed until after 6 a.m.! Funny didn't see them at Mass next morning.

New Year's Day was quiet; mass at the Minonite (Franciscan Church), a light lunch and then off to Breziln the early

p.m. for three days. The conditions were quite icy and hazardous but we made it without problems. Snow was everywhere—many cars were heading to Austria and Italy but the tractors and plows were out and a mixture of gravel and sand was being added. This is the worst winter in 40 years in the Czech Republic and Europe and in some areas it has not been that cold since 1790! Blue Danube Radio announced that both Frankfurt and Vienna airports were closed—all traffic in France was at a standstill. I had seven more days to contemplate the weather and if I would leave on time for DFW. From January 1 to 4, I stayed in Brezi, visiting and getting my house in order— often not remembering what I brought from Texas to furnish it or what was bought in the Czech Republic in regards to antique items and crystal. It would be correct for me to say that it is probably the only house in Moravia with chandeliers and ceiling fans in every room. The house is a 250-year-old structure of brick and stucco so it does retain coolness.

Getting used to the electric heating system took a little time as it is set on a timer and after 10 p.m., it can get cold, but fortunately, I was loaned a feather bed to go along with my "Quilters for Christ" quilt from Abbott. The other minor problem was the hot water heater for the bath is in an unheated room so it froze but I think Central Texas has experienced the same over the last several days.

Brezi reminds me much of Abbott or Penelope but the population is the size of West.

There isn't much activity—the children making most of the snow with their sleds or ice skating at the swimming pool.

Only people are at the grocery store, post office, or the local beer restaurant.

Friday brought Michal and family for an overnight visit which saw much feasting on home-cured pork, klobase, jafernice, and head cheese, but smoked raw bacon isn't my favorite.

We began our trip back to Brno stopping for lunch at a new restaurant in Dolni Dunajovice, home of many from Podluzan folk group.

They were celebrating a child's birthday and I am always fascinated to hear small children speak Czech in "correct" tense—a task which is very difficult for a half-Czech!

The arrival back to Brno was unevently but the evening was spent again at the cathedral listening to 15-16th Gregorian chants from the Brno State Opera.

Sunday was one of the coldest days at negative ten degrees. So I spent my penance in the unheated Augustinian Church. I think it was warmer outside. I then took a fast tram ride across town to the Jesuit church for a service sung in ancient Slavic by the Moravian Chuerub Choir (we met them in '89 in Rome at canonization of St. Agnes Ceska) but unfortunately the liturgy could not be celebrated due to the fact the Byzantine-rite priest was snowbound in a village in the mountains and could not travel. Lunch was had at the "Cerny Medved" restaurant near St. Jacob's Church with Zdenek and his daughter. It was an excellent choice but very expensive by Czech standards and therefore, few patrons.

In the evening with another heavy snow falling, I visited Vladimir Chaloupka and his family. We had helped entertain him when his team played in the XV Dallas Cup Soccer games several years ago. Like all young Czechs, he has-the desire to study and play ball in Texas.

(Continued on page 14.)

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 19, 1997 sitting ready to eat. The same wish is sometimes used among members of the family as they start with their meal.

The literal translation is "good appetite". This wish is very common on the Continent — in French, German, and practically all Continental language.

—SPJSTLearn Czech With Us 6th lesson.

The Nominative and Accusative Plural.

V mlikirne.

Prodavaka: Doha jitro. Co si prosfm prejete?

Honza: Dobre jitro. Prosfm mliko, dva ovocne jogurty a mask). Mite ut terstve rohlfky?

P: Ano, jsou tady rohlfky i housky.

H: Prosfm tedy etyri slang rohlfky a dve velke housky.

P: Zde jsou. Prejete si je gte neco?

H: Ne, dekuju, to je v gechno. Kolik platfm?

P:Ostnnact korun.

Tady je dvacetikoruna.

P: A zde mate dve koruny zpatky.

Dekuju a nashledanou.

VOCABULARY: prodavae, m., -ka, f. — shop assistant, preju si— I wish, prosfm — please; give me, please, ovocnt, adj. — fruit, jogurt — yoghurt, Lerstvt — fresh, rohlfk -roll, i- (both) and, housky — braided roll, tedy — so, slant — salted, jegte neap — (some-) anything else, dekuju — I thank (you), v§echno — all, kolik — how much, platfm — I pay, koruna — (Czechoslovak) crown, osmnact — 18, zde tady — here, dvacetikoruna — 20 crown note, zpatky — (given) back = change, vidfm — I see 1) In the nominative and accusative plural masculine inanimate, feminine and neuter nouns have for both cases only one form: N.sg.

MI brad stroj

;dice pben kost

'dice pfsnL kosti

N.sg.

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Only the masculine animate nouns have two forms: Ma pan — N.pl. pant / A. pl. piny — n.pl. mui / A.pl. mule.

The type pdn is hard, but in nominative plural it is followed by a soft ending -i.

Therefore the hard consonant at the end of the word must change into a corresponding soft one (compare locative singular, lesson two): h + i» zi soudruzi d + i» di (read d'i) kamaradi ch + 8»§i eegi t + i» ti (read t'i) studenti k + i» ci delnki n + i» ni (read Ai) Orli r + i» inlentri Some words, e.g. monosyllabic nouns denoting nationals (Ind. Sved — Indian, Swede) and other (pan) take the ending -over: gvedove, Indove; PanoW (Gentlemen!). Words ending in -an and denoting also nationals take the plural ending -é: Amerieane, Anglieane, Kanad'and (Americans, Englishmen, Canadians).

Note: Nouns like stal, dam keep -aonly in nominative singular. In all other cases it is replaced by -o- (stoly, domy). Similarly -1- in snfh (snow) change into -é- snehy and loses its inserted "movable" -e- — p(sne.

2) The nominative and accusative plural of adjectives is: Mi -é velke stoly stoly F -é dobre knihy N mesta Ma N.pl. -I (with softening) dobti studenti A.pl. -é dobre studentky. Soft adjectives keep in N./A.pl the singular 4 form.

Observe: To jsou dobrf studenti.

To jsou vesele pfsne.

To jsou mladi prodavaei.

To jsou eeski mesta.

Vidim dobre studenty.

N./A. pl hrady Snidam eerstve rohlfky. stroje Vidim mladd prodavate.

Uklfzim modernf pokoje.

N./A. p1.

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N.sg.

F lens

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LODGE NO. 6 COTTONWOOD Wednesday, February 19—Cottonwood Water Supply Annual Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 22—Keel, Moore, Thompson, Whiddon Families Reunion For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (817) 826-5863.

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

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Local lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (817) 5930090. ***

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 LODGE NO. 13 DIME BOX Local lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m

White Surprise (Continued from page 13.)

The 6th of January is the official Church Ephiany and the churches were crowded—it was also Orthodox Christmas Eve. I attended mass at the Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Brno Center. Of all the Christmas creches seen, the one in this church stands out as all figures are life-size! I was impressed of young families bringing their children to see Christ and the arrival of the Magi.

My last evening was a farewell dinner at the Corner Restaurant. (Many of , you visited there with us on our tours.)

Michal has now expanded the seating capacity to over 80 and this summer there shall be a small beer garden. The food was wonderful but hard.

Sunday, February 23—Harry Czarnek and the Texas Dutchmen, 3-7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, March 9—Spring Polka Fest with Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, Leo Majek Orchestra, and The Vrazels Polka Band, 2-8 p.m. ($7 per person) Tuesday, I bid farewell to Brno and Moravia and was taken to Vienna by car as I had a 7 a.m. flight on the 8th to Frankfurt—DFW. Again, it was snowing and all the Christmas lights were glowing a memorable experience.

The flight was exhausting but again what a surprise to land at DFW with sleet and light snow. Even more of a shock to see Hill County and Abbott under snow and ice. After a slow journey by the Streak, I arrived at the Turkey Shop with Frankie Marak and Eugene Maroul waiting with their trucks covered in snow—I felt I had not left Europe!

Would I go again at this time? Yes— for life is an adventure and I enjoy being part of it.

(Alden Smith is a member of Lodge 130, Dallas.)

—SPJST-

CZECH NEWS AND CULTURE

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Czech classes at Lodge 177, Academy Lodge 177, Academy will launch a series of Czech language classes at the lodge hall beginning Monday evening, February 24. The instructor will be Mr. Nick A. Morris Emphasis will be on vocabulary, commonly-used phrases, conversation, sentence structure, and some pronunciation peculiarities. No test or "grades" will be given, and there will be very few assignments. The principle requirements will be attendance, listening, taking notes, and a few writing exercises. It should be fun and

informative.

Classes are open to any interested persons and are not limited to SPJST members.

Those attending will be asked to bring either a spiral or loose-leaf notebook, plus pencils. There will be seven two-hour plus sessions, with short breaks. Those p4rticipating will be asked to pay a nominal fee to cover lodge expenses and remuneration to the instructor. Pass the word and join us at 7 p.m. on February 24! It will be a pleasant and rewarding experience.

—Joanne Hutka and Nick A. Morris —SPJST-

Wednesday, February 19, 1997—VESTNIK,J15 For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 2635260. Lodge meetings are held on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated ***

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, February 22—Lodge Officers' Statewide Workshop (Morning) Saturday, February 22 — Dance with music

by Don Walser "The Best Cowboy Singer in Texas" and the Pure Texas Band; 8 - 12; Admission: $5 per person.

Monday, March 11 — Lodge social at 7 p.m., followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m. Ya'll come!

Saturday, March 15 — Joe and Bernice Sebek 50th Wedding Anniversary; Public Dance with music by the Vrazels 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 Bobby Hoelscher at (817) 985-2537.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA

Saturday, March 15—Don Peachy Polka Band from Wisconsin; polka and variety ($6 per person)

Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. Lodge quarterly meetings are the first Wednesday night at 7 p.m. of February, May, August and November at the Lodge Hall.

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Saturday, March 2—Fund Raiser - Fried Chicken Dinner and Raffle, starting at 11 a.m.

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Friday, March 7—First quarterly meeting at 7 p.m. Come out and participate in the business meeting and enjoy an interesting speaker, food and fellowship.

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, March 1—Wedding Saturday, March 8—Wedding Thursday, March 13—Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, March 15—Wedding Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. Monthly meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Bar Manager Kenneth Honza at (972) 875-8359, Vice President Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message. ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Friday, February 21—Polka Stars; 8-12 (Downstairs) Saturday, February 22—Local Lodge Officers Workshop at Lodge 24, Cyclone. All Lodge 29 members invited. Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Lodge 47, Seaton Friday, February 28—Blue Crowns, 8-12 (Downstairs) Saturday, March 1—Work Day, 8:30 a.m. till Sunday, March 2—Granger Polka Boys, 3-7 (Upstairs) Friday, March 7—Brian Davenport, 8-12 (Downstairs) Saturday, March 8—State 42 Tournament (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. 35, ELK 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 Games every Monday night at 7:30 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, February 22—Incentive Banquet at 3 p.m. Wear western attire. Night Dance with Plumb Country Saturday, March 1—No Dance Saturday, March 8—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, March 15—Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six 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 Dorothy Pechal at (817) 985-2545 or (817) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

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

Members, please bring snacks.

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. ***

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LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY

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

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, February 22—Chamber of Commerce Banquet, 6 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 24—American Legion, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 1—Lodge Meeting, 4 p.m.

Saturday, March 15—Areawide Garage Sale, Bake Sale, and Barbecue. Contact Mr. Rohde at (817) 657-2781 for booth space or more information.

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

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, February 22—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. ***

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. For hall rentals, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361 for a place to have your private party. ***

Saturday, February 22—Private Wedding Saturday, March 1—Private Wedding Saturday, March 8—Cherokee Rose Saturday, March 15—Five Aces

LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON

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, (972) 2639031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138. ***

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. ***

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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, March 9—Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, February 21—Paulene Reece Saturday, February 22—Debonaires Friday, February 28—Frontier Private party room available. For more information, call 255-1554 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. ***

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LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH

Wednesday, February 19—East Texas Cloggers Friday, February 21—Pine Squares Wednesday, February 26—East Texas Cloggers Friday, February 28—Polka Dots For dance reservations, call Linda Hancock at 867-4016. To reserve the building for a special occasion, contact Helen Boyd at 6322849.

Monthly lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. ***

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Sunday, February 23—Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m. at Faith Community Church, 1800 Peyton Gin Road in Austin

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LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST

LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month. There is a luncheon at noon, followed by the business meeting at 1 p.m.

Sunday, March 9—Meeting at the Jourdanton Civic Center at 11:45 a.m. RSVP to Tillie Koch

by March 4 to reserve your lunch plate. Call (210) 569-5627.

Watch for our letters in the V estnik. 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. ***

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Saturday, March 1—Dance with music by the Vrazel Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 ($6 per person) Monday, March 3—Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 15—Dance with music by Henry Rejcek Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 ($6 per person)

Saturday, February 22—Rick Stancil (C/W) Saturday, March 1—Southern Star - Kenny Wycoff (C/W) Saturday, March 8—Southern Breeze (C/W) Saturday, March 15—Sundance (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 (218) 487-3297.

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

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LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY 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) 9397395. ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 22—Manny Green, Big Band Music; dress code ($10 per person) Saturday, March 1—Johnnie Kaye from Illinois; Big Band Music; dress code ($10 per person) Friday, March 7—Texas Brew, country/western; no one under 16 admitted ($5 per person) Saturday, March 8—Jack Melick "The Piano Man," Big Band Music; dress code ($10 per person)

Saturday, February 22—Sante Fe Monday, February 24—Czech class, 7 p.m.

Saturday, March 1—Debonaires Saturday, March 8—Back Roads Saturday, March 15—Sante Fe Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month. Trustees' meeting start at 7 p.m. The business meeting starts at 7:30 p.m.

Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. ***

LODGE NO. 178, LONGVIEW- KILGORE Lodge meets on the first Thursday of each month at the VFW Post, 4002, Longview.

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

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lodge reporters and hall managers.

Post your upcoming lodge events here on the entertainment calendar. These are free listings. To fax your listings, dial (817) 774-7447.

Attention

Centennial Membership Drive DATES: March 1 - December 31, 1997

3 Ways To Win!

TOP FIVE RECRUITE recommending the most new members will receive the following cash prizes:

• First Place — $500.00 • Second Place — $400.00 • Third Place — $300.00 • Fourth Place — $200.00 • Fifth Place — $100.00

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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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CENTENN. CLUB * SPJST members recommending at least two (2) new members will receive a commemorative "Centennial Club" lapel pin and become an exclusive member in the SPJST "Centennial Club."

1.Become a top recruiter.

2.Receive a Centennial Club pin for recommending two new members.

3.Earn SPJST "Gold Dollars" that you can redeem for membership award items.

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A five SPJST "Gold Dollar" Certificate will be given to each Centennial Club member who recommends a new member into the SPJST. These certificates can be redeemed for 100th Anniversary items listed below.

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60 Gold Dollars will win:

20 Gold Dollars will win:

10 Gold Dollars will win:

SPJST 16-inch Diameter Wall Clock

SPJST Lantern SPJST Lined Jackets

SPJST Umbrella • SPJST Cookbook .,1

5 Gold Doll: .rs will win:

A Road Warrior Insulated Mug .7',1 _, 100th Anniversary Insulated Mug SPJST Teddy Bear • SPJST Cap/Pen • Lapel Pin il Western Buckle • Tie Tack/Pen • Ladies Locket

15 Gold Dollars will win: 25 Gold Dollars will win: SPJST Polo Shirt

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SPJST 100th Anniversary Dominoes SPJST Windbreaker Jacket (Unlined)

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• Any SPJST member, 18 years or older, can participate and assist our sales representatives in get-

• 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 in your lodge and

ting new members.

• 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.

the valuable benefits SPJST has to offer.

• Complete an SPJST Centennial Membership Drive coupon and return to the SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or to a local lodge sales representative. (Sales Representatives will have extra forms available).

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Telephone No.

Telephone No.

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of the SPJST Centennial Membership Drive.

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