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Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

"Joining Hands To Touch Livtb-Fraternalism for the Family Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897 and Our Nation'

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 85 NUMBER 38

FIC course conditions sales representatives to excel in changing insurance market Fraternal life insurance: It's an old-fashioned idea with an ever-changing set of features and marketing considerations. For that reason, top-selling SPJST sales representatives put a premium on continuing education. At the present time, 81 SPJST field workers and Home Office personnel are enrolled in classes, pursuing their designation as Fraternal Insurance Counsellors (FIC).

Attaining the FIC designation comes through the successful completion of examinations based on the contest of three courses — The Fraternal Sales Training Program Basic Course, Intermediate Course and Advanced Course.

High Standards

"The standards of the successful field worker are continually being raised.

Education in the sale and service of life insurance is vital," says State Field Manager Gene McBride, citing a passage from Volume One of the FIC training course.

"I've been overwhelmed with the response to the program by our sales representatives. The 81 participants who completed the Basic Course reflect approximately one-third of our active sales force," Mr. McBride says.

"Enrollment in the FIC Study Program is totally voluntary," he observes. "The high percentage of participants speaks highly about the initiative of our volunteer sales force."

FIC training classes are being conducted statewide by SPJST state field representatives. They are now reviewing the Intermediate Course and will be tested on the material by year's end. Mr. McBride anticipates that classes will complete the Advanced Course and its accompanying exam next March. A second FIC training class will likely commence in the fall of 1998.

At the present time, 14 SPJST sales representatives and Home Office personnel hold the FIC designation. They are: Alice Banning (47), Kathy Fritz (177), Keith Gatewood (87), Helen Hegwood (88), Kay Lynn Kovar (25), Jerome Hlavaty (153), Barry Koch (161), Gene McBride (200), Evelyn Mikeska (196), Leonard Mikeska (24), Betty Olson (84), Jarolyn Popp (133), Daniel Roznovsky (183) and Jim Wiest (79).

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Congratulations

to the following SPJST sales representatives and Home Office personnel who have completed Part I of the FIC Training Course. Keep up the good work!

John Anderson (191) Lanita Anglin (47) James Bacak (40) Lorenda Baldwin (139) Jeffrey Barcak (88) Ruby Bartz (187) Bob Bayer (1U7) Polly Bayer (107) Martha Broz (160) Stanley Broz (160) Fred Buri (88) David Cooper (206) Tommy Drapela (30) Vicki Dressler (172) Milan Dujka, Jr. (66) Martha Durham (92) Jerry L. Elzner (79) Daryl Entrop (87) Jerome Ermis (88) Charles Garrett (97) Yvonne Garrett (97) Inez Greenlees (183) Marie Hampton (180) Louis Hanus (88) Vincent Hegwood (88) Stephanie Herring (47) B.J. Hlavaty (183)

Leonard Jansa (160) Ben A. Jarma (84) Clifton Junek (9) Marian Kadlecek (88) Glenn Kaminsky (28) Frank Klinkovsky (47) Kneschk ( 204) Albert Kubala (92) Jerry Kucera (6) Joni Lange (24) Howard Leshikar (48) Janet Lyon (177) Kathryn Marek (117) Zephyr Marek (174) Albert Marsh (160) Jeanie Mason (154) Charles Munday (189) David Nauert (24) Joseph D. Nezval (28) Jeanette Patak (25) Helen Pavelka (79) Dorothy Pechal (47) Diana Pelzel (160) Lillia Mae Peter (172) Larry Pflughaupt (88) Ray Pilgrim (40) Julie Pritchard (154)

Wendy Pruski (107) Linda Ramey (161) Mary Renfro (154) Gay Revel (97) Billy Rollwitz (49) Sylvia Rollwitz (49) rbe:Irc Usenkranz (177) Joyce Russell (180) Allen Sklar (97) Shirley Sklar (97) Dolores Skrabanek (47) Angeline Stiborek (183) Tim L. Urbanek (66) Frankie Vanek (40) Matt Vanek (32) Brian Vanicek (24) Elizabeth Walther (49) Benita Walzel (81) Sherry Kubala Watkins (5) Edna Wehring (88) Linda Wehring (88) George Wiest (79) Donald Williams (157) Melanie Zavodny (24)

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AC .Classes Address Wide Range of Fraternal insurance Topics Since the first Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FTC) designation was first awarded in 1937, the privilege to put these letters behind one's name has been a hallmark of professionalism for fraternal insurance sales representatives and home office personnel. Indeed, the FIC designation has become the acknowledged standard of fraternal field education, demonstrating a commitment to ethics and providing career development and professional recognition.

"Receiving the FIC designation is highly commendable," says Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, who holds the designation.

To qualify to receive the FIE designation, a person must pass a series of three examinations and also meet certain experience and ethical requirements. • • Part I

The Basic Course consists of two sections. The first section has four study units and tells the story of the development and growth of fraternal life insurance. It discusses the distinctive characteristics of the fraternal system and its methods of operation and emphasizes the high objectives of fraternalism. The second section is a complete study of life insurance fundamentals and life insurance sales principle& A supplementary text, Ethics for the Insurance Professional, accompanies the Basic Course.

Part II

The Intermediate Course offers a practical study of life insurance marketing and its specific application to each of the several personal markets of life insurance prospects, including the Young Adult Market, Affluent Market, Retirement Market, Business-Owner Market and Farm and Ranch Market. Its major purpose is to help sales representatives to achieve greater success through a more professional, scientific approach to the sale and service of personal life insurance on a needs basis.

One Down, Two to Go District Six sales representatives in attendance at their September 21 fall meeting received certificates acknowledging successful completion of Part One of the three-part FIC study course. They are, from left, Course Instructor and State Field Representative Jim Wiest, FIC, Joseph Nezval (28), Frankie Vanek (40), District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek (32), Glen Kaminsky (28) and Tommy Drapela (30).

Part III

The Advanced Course provides an overview of a number of exciting and expanding areas, including business insurance, retirement and disability plans and estate and investment planning.

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 8, 1997

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For Your Benefit ...

This week's cover story provides an excellent backdrop to address the importance of continuing education as it relates to the business of life insurance.

Selecting the right insurance plan for you and your family is an important decision and one that should never be entered into blindly. That's where your local lodge sales representative can help.

In many cases, your local lodge sales representative is someone you know and someone who knows about the many insurance options that are available to you. When you want to review your present coverage, please give your local lodge sales representative a call.

If you are not sure about who to talk to, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 1 (800) 727-7578 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.

thing from artists and barbers to welders and woodworkers. And certainly, this applies to those of you who have homebased business and those who deliver home health care or companion care to senior citizens and/or childcare services.

The whole idea is based on "members helping members."

Only those listings which are deemed "questionable" or those which promote life insurance or other products available through the SPJST, will not be printed in the directory.

Please note that if you participated in the 1997 SPJST Member Services Directory, you may need to correct some of the information, especially telephone numbers, from the previous year's listing.

Send your business cards and/or basic information, including your name, name and address of business, service or product provided and phone number by December 19 to: SPJST Member Services Directory c/o The Vestnik P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100.

"When you want to review your present coverage, please give your local lodge sales representative a call."

SPJST Member Services Directory For years, fraternal benefit societies all over the country have been looking for ways to stimulate growth and active member participation. What's the answer?

Maybe it's as simple as rededicating ourselves to helping each other. The SPJST Member Services Directory is based on that idea.

As its name suggests, the SPJST Member Services Directory is a listing of SPJST members who are in a position to provide various products and services for other SPJST members. There is no charge for directory listings and the only prerequisite is that you are an SPJST member. In attempt to include the broadest range of service providers - every-

Happy 100th Birthday!

Congratulations to both Lodge 15, Buckholts and Lodge 18, Elgin which hosted 100th Anniversary celebrations this past Sunday, October 5. The spirited crowds in attendance at both events provided firm testament to the positive role these lodges are fulfilling in their respective communities. Photos and event summaries will be forthcoming in the Vestnik.

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Applications Now Available for 1998 SPJST Scholarships The SPJST Society is offering $500 scholarships to qualified members.

Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who have been members of the SPJST Society for one year or more may submit a request for a scholarship application until December 31, 1997. Requests for an application can be made to: SPJST Scholarships c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

1998 SPJST scholarship applications are now available.

You may also obtain a scholarship application by calling 1-800-72-SPJST or, in the Temple area, (254) 773-1575.

In the spring of 1997, the SPJST Society awarded $50,000 in scholarships. Almost 930 scholarships have been given by the SPJST since 1983.

The scholarship program is administered and funded by the Supreme Lodge SPJST located in Temple, Texas, and from contributions by members and friends of the society.

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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates October 18 October 19 October 19 October 19

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth District One Fall Meeting, hosted by Lodge 17, New Tabor Gulf Coast Czech Festival at Lodge 172, Pasadena Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas, Dallas,

October 25 October 26

Czech Festival at Lodge 49, Rowena District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood

October 26 November 1

Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston Progressive "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville

November 2 November 8 November 15

District Seven Fall Meeting at Lodge 107, Floresville Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone SPJST State Volleyball Tournament, Bruceville/Eddy

November 15 November 30

High School Gymnasiums Deadline to submit Fraternalist of the Year nominations Conclusion of September 1 - November 30 Sales Contest

December 6

Tarok Tournament at Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST-

Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall You're always welcome to visit the SPJST Heritage Museum, located in the SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas. The SPJST Home Office is located at 520 North Main in Temple. A major goal of the SPJST Museum is to preserve the Czech cultural heritage by teaching Czech history and traditions. It also stands as a memorial to the pioneer Czech forefathers and mothers who settled Texas. Museum hours are Monday - Friday, 8 - 12 and 1 - 5 and on weekends by special arrangement.

Seeking Your Roots

The SPJST is interested in having your family tree (geneological record) in the SPJST Home Office Library.

Members are encouraged to mail any or all of their family tree to the SPJST Home Office Library c/o Dorothy Pechal P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76501

Czech Class Allocations Available If your school, university or lodge plans to conduct Czech language classes this fall and you are interested in receiving a grant from the SPJST, please request a form from the President's Office.

Assistance available annually is as follows: Universities — $1,000 Colleges — $800 High Schools — $600 Local Lodges — $200 per 15-hour class and not to exceed $400 annually

These allocations are extended on a "first come" basis as long as allocated funds are available. Make your requests for local lodge Czech class funding to: SPJST State Fraternal Activities Coordinator P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Make your university, college and high school Czech class funding requests to the President's Office, in care of the SPJST Home Office.

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

SPJST MORTGAGE

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INTEREST RATES

(Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized

Effective 8-1-97 through 10-31-97

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

6.25% Annualized

Effective 8-1-97 through 10-31-97

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 8-1-97 through 10-31-97

RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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

Around the District District Three Secretary Presents Minutes of 1997 Spring Meeting The Spring Meeting was called to order by Sister Stacie Hubenak. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by youth member Jeremiah May of Lodge 92. The youth pledge was read by youth member Candice McAdams of Lodge 66.

The Executive Committee met in January to design a • proclamation and certificate of honor for the membership to approve. The proclamation proclaims April 27, 1997, as Cyril "Sid" Pokladnik Day in honor of his 32 years of dedicated service as District Three Director. It also declares Brother Cyril "Sid" Pokladnik as Honorary District Three Director. A certificate honoring Sister Justine Pokladnik for her many years of support and dedication to the members of the SPJST was also presented. On behalf of District Three, Brother Johnnie Krizan would like to move the adaptation of the resolution that District Three so honor Brother Pokladnik as Honorary Director for life.

The motion was seconded by Brother Albert Kubala and passed.

A framed proclamation and certificate of honor were presented to Brother Pokladnik and his wife. Brother Sid and his wife were asked to sit in the special "Chairs of Honor" for this day.

Brother Sid pokladnik expressed his appreciation to the members for this special presentation. He regretted that his wife, Justine, was unable to attend the meeting as she was ill. She sends her love to everyone in District Three. Brother Sid personally thanked each and everyone for the honor presented. He stated that in his heart he will always remember each and every one of you. His love for the SPJST has been great. His wife has said to him many times "you have two wives one is SPJST and the other is me. Of course, I'm second." He said that he is grateful for her support through the many years.

He thanked his replacement, Brother Johnnie Krizan for taking the responsibility of our district. "Johnnie will do you a good job," said Brother Pokladnik. He asked that each member give Brother Krizan their support. "District Three will continue to grow and will always be Number One." Sister Carlyn Ondrusak will be sitting in for Sister Justine, in the Chair of Honor, since she was unable to attend. A corsage was presented for Sister Pokladnik.

The meeting continued with the appointment of the auditing committee and the nominating committee. The following were appointed to the nominating committee: Brother George Straten, Brother Gordon Hubenak and Sister Dana McAdams. The following were appointed to the Auditing Committee: Sister Darlene Engelke, Brother Ben Jarma and Sister Carlyn Ondrusek.

Welcome was given by Brother Albert Kubala, President of Lodge 92. Response was given by Sister Peggy Dobecka, District Three First Vice President. She began by congratulating Brother Sid on his retirement. Also, she thanked Lodge 92 for hosting this meeting.

Sister Holly Hubenak read the list of departed members. As a memorial service, the youth members lit a candle for each departed member as the names were read. After the reading, there was a moment of silence.

At this time, the youth were dismissed to conduct their spring meeting in another MOM.

Sister Mary Steinman was asked to read the minutes of the last meeting in the absence of District Secretary Sister Julie Pritchard. A motion was made by Sister Mary Pavey to waive the reading of the minutes and to accept them as previously published in the Vestnik. It was seconded and passed.

The treasurer's report was given by Sister Martha Durham. Sister Durham mentioned that Brother Pokladnik has been so wonderful in telling us to keep our books in the black. Since we have done so, there was little left over and we have something to present him. A crystal clock was given to Brother Sid Pokladnik.

At this time, Sister Justine Yeager had arrived and replaced Sister Ondrusek. A crystal bowl was presented to Sister Justine for her mother. She thanked everyone on behalf of her mother.

Sister Hubenak introduced Brother Jerry Mikulas, Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary, to present the Supreme Lodge report. He introduced the Home Office personnel that were present. They included Brother Gene McBride, State Field Manager, and his wife, Frances; Sister Barbara Rosenkranz, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator; and Sister Kathy Fritz, Assistant to the Vice President, and her husband, Bobby. He said a few words about Brother Sid. He mentioned that everyone knew when Brother Sid had arrived at the Home Office. He went on to say that 1996 was an excellent year.

The Convention held in 1996 cost over $300,000 and a profit was still made.

Three checks were presented to the district from the Supreme Lodge per Articles 45(i), 45(j), and 45(k).

The District Director's report was given by Brother Johnnie Krizan. He typed his report to keep his presentation short. A quick overview of a tentative schedule for the 100th Anniversary was read. Copies of the schedule were available at the check-in desk. He then commended all the Fraternalists of the Year from District Three. District Three had the largest candidates with eight candidates in a field of 30. Brother Krizan then read the names of the candidates. Two candidates were in the top five. They were Brother George Straten from Lodge 6 and Sister Kay Lynn Kovar from Lodge 25. He expressed his thanks to both Brother and Sister Pokladnik.

The 50-year, 75-year and Age 96 members were recognized. Members that were present were asked to stand and announce themselves.

At this time, a reminder to the judges for the quilt contest that judging should be done during the lunch break. Brother Pokladnik once again thanked everyone for this day, and he thanked his daughter for sitting in for her mother. Brother Jerry Mikulas apologized for missing Brother Jerry Kucera when announcing the Home Office personnel. The invocation was given by Sister Florence Greer from Lodge 92 and meeting was recessed for lunch.

The meeting reconvened with the Rest Home report given by Brother George Pauling. A report was previously typed (Continued on page 4.)

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District Three (Continued from page 3.) and available for members before the meeting. He then presented a jacket to Brother Sid Pokladnik.

Brother Pauling than gave the FAC report which was also previously typed and available before the meeting. He took time to once again recognize State FAC Sister Barbara Rosenkranz. He mentioned that quilt and needlework contests were held today, however the horseshoes was postponed due to the dance following the meeting in honor of Brother Pokladnik. He then announced the judges. They were Sister Sandy Hubenak, Sister Debbie Galler and Sister Dorothy Kucera.

State Field Representative Brother Jerry Kucera then gave the State Field Representative report. New representations from Lodges 204, 205 and 206 were supposed to attend; however, he guessed due to the weather, they did not make it.

He then announced the officers and sales representatives from Lodge 5 in Pilot Point-Tioga that were in attendance.

Words were given to Brother Pokladnik for his continuous support. He told Brother Krizan that he also would have his support.

Sister Holly Hubenak recognized guests, which included the Home Office Personnel, State Youth Director Sister Joni Lange. She then recognized the District Three and State King Justin Engelke and his duke, Douglas Gaiter.

State Committee reports were given, starting with the by-laws by Sister Kay Lynn Kovar. She reminded everyone to write down any suggestion for changes and submit them to her to be presented to the state committee for the next convention in 2000. Brother Michael Gaiter then gave the finance report. He started out by congratulating Brother Pokladnik on his retirement. The report was previously available at the check-in table. He brought attention to the increase of the camp fund. Brother Howard Leshikar requested this to help allow more children to participate in the camp activities. The committee went along with this request.

The meeting then continued with a report from the Insurance Committee by Brother Ben Jarma. He also started by congratulating Brother Pokladnik. He expressed that the committee and the Insurance Department are working for us. Brother Mikeska is very excited about the competitive rates available for the new product. He presented highlights from the summary report on sales strategy that Brother Mikeska gave.

The roll call of the lodges was conducted and recorded by Sister Mary Steinman. The Publication Committee and youth reports were given by Sister Bessie Petr. Reports were available at check-in. She wanted Brother Sid to know that he was always her "right hand."

Being no old business, the meeting proceeded to new business.

Sister Darlene Engelke reported on behalf of the auditing committee. The treasurer's books were found to be in order for the general fund and youth fund.

The youth books were not available for review. She wanted Brother Pokladnik to know that he has touched the hearts of many people.

Sister Staci Hubenak informed the membership that the fall meeting will be held October 26, 1997, at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. District YAD will be June 29, 1997, at Lodge 66, Waco.

Brother George Pauling presented the

awards to the winners of the quilt/needlework contests. Winners in the quilt division were: First Place-Sister Martha Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth Second Place-Sister Anna Lesikar Lodge 92, Fort Worth Needlework winners were: First Place-Sister Kay Lynn Kovar Lodge 25, Ennis Second Place-Sister Martha Mach Lodge 25, Ennis

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hosts District Three „Fall Meeting Sunday, October 26 10 a.m.

Registration for Meeting, Youth Christmas Ornament and Washer Contests and/or Adult Kolache, Strudel, Buchta and Horseshoe Contests

11 a.m.

Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance

Sister Martha Durham presented Lodge 92 a check for hosting the spring meeting.

Brother Sid Pokladnik announced State Youth Director Sister Joni Lange.

She thanked Brother Pokladnik for the many times he was there for her She looks forward to talking with everyone during the day.

Brother Gordon Hubenak on behalf of the nominating committee submitted the slate of officers for next year for approval.

They are: President Sister Peggy Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood First Vice President Sister Holly Hubenak Lodge 92, Fort Worth Second Vice President Sister Elise Koerner Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga Secretary Sister Mary Steinman Lodge 154, Fort Worth Treasurer Sister Martha Durham.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth FAC Brother George Pauling Lodge 66, Waco Youth Counselor Sister Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas First Assistant Sister Gladys Yates Lodge 66, Waco Second Assistant Sister Linda Novak Lodge 84, Dallas Flag Bearer Celia Dobecka Lodge 6, Cottonwood Flag Bearer Dustin Koerner Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga A motion was made by Brother Sid Pokladnik to accept the nominations by acclamation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Brother Pokladnik added that the district director should attend the planning meetings.

Sister Bessie Petr announced the officers of the youth division. They are: President JJ. Novak Lodge 84, Dallas Vice President Brian Tierce Lodge 66, Waco Secretary Paxton Davies Lodge 92, Fort Worth Treasurer Justine Engelke Lodge 66, Waco Brother Krizan asked for Brother Pokladnik to assist him in the installation of the officers. Officers were then installed.

Names were then drawn for door prizes, provided by the Home Office.

The youth performed several numbers as a tribute to Brother Pokladnik. Sister Petr thanked all the youth counselors that prepared the youth for the program.

Sister Stacie Hubenak expressed her appreciation to Brother Pokladnik for his support during her term as district president.

A motion was made by several and seconded by several for adjournment of the spring meeting. So passed.

Submitted by, Sister Mary Steinman Acting District Secretary --SPJST--

Youth Pledge Welcome Response Approval of Minutes and Correspondence Treasurer's Report Rest Home Director's Report FAC Report Supreme Lodge Report District Director's Report

Sister Peggy Dobecka District President Brother Dustin Koerner Flag Bearer Sister Celia Dobecka Flag Bearer Brother Robert Dobecka Lodge President Sister Holly Hubenak District First Vice President Sister Mary Steinman District Secretary Sister Martha Hubenak District Treasurer Brother George Pauling Brother George Pauling Sister Lanita Anglin Supreme Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Brother Johnnie Krizan District Director

12 p.m.

Lunch Break/Prayer Meal: Chicken and Sausage with Trimmings.

Cost: $5, or $3 and two canned goods for large plate $3, or $1 and two canned goods for small plate

1 p.m.

Roll Call of Lodges

Sister Mary Steinman District Secretary Lodge 6 Youth Club

Youth Program Dismissal of Youth for Meeting Recognition of Visitors

Sister Elise Koerner District Second Vice President Committee Reports by District Representatives By-Laws Sister Kay Lynn Kovar Finance Brother Michael Galler Insurance Brother Ben Jarma Publication Sister Bessie Petr Youth Counselor Sister Bessie Petr Old Business New Business Announcement of the winners of the youth Christmas ornament and adult kolache, strudel, and buchta contests.

Site selection of the District Spring Meeting on April 26, 1998, (with quilt, needlework and horseshoe contests for adults and washers for youth).

Site selection of the District Youth Achievement Day on June 28, 1998.

Adjournment of the 1997 Fall Meeting.

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Four and Runnels, Concho, and Tom Green Czech Heritage Society Schedules Czech Heritage Festival on October 25

District

The SPJST District Four and Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society will sponsor their Second Annual Czech Fest at the SPJST Hall in Rowena, Texas, on Saturday, October 25, 1997. The festival begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 5 p.m. Supervised outdoor games will be provided for children of all ages.

An exhibit of Czech artifacts from the SPJST Home Office Museum in Temple, Texas, will be on display.

Czech sausage sandwiches, fruit-filled

kolaches, and assorted beverages will be available.

Entertainment by the Havlak-Batla Polka Band and Norbert Blazek and the Texas Czech Folk Singers will be featured throughout the day.

Parents, bring your children for a funfilled educational day. Everyone is invited to attend regardless of ethnic origin.

Submitted by, Pauline Shiller -SPJST--

The Key to Success

"Positive thinkers think and talk continually about solutions, and negative thinkers continually talk and think about problems. Keep your mind solution-focused rather than problem focused.

-Brian Tracy

Wednesday, October 8, 1997—VESTNIK/5

Lodge Letters Section Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard Meets October 12

lodge officers, to be at the meeting.

A fraternal hour buffet luncheon will be held after the business meeting. The fare will be standard with those members, who wish, bringing what they can and want to.

Dear Members, On this next Sunday which is the second Sunday in October, the 12th, Lodge Karel Jonas will hold its monthly meeting in the lodge hall's downstairs meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street at the convening time of 2 p.m.

The agenda will be open but there will be at least one major report that will take precedence over the rest.

Members who can, are urged, by the

September Meeting Report The meeting convened on the second Sunday, the 14th, at 2 p.m. After all reports were given and accepted, the quorum present passed several motions that were made to further lodge business.

One of these motions took the first step toward holding one of our monthly meetings next spring to commemorate the lodge's 100th year of existence.

District Five President Reports on Fall Fun Day Activities The day was spent with a lot of activities and everyone had a wonderful time.

We had a short meeting which everyone enjoyed—no one likes long meetings.

Our social and our meal followed.

Everyone enjoyed the barbecue meat that was so tender that you could cut it with your fork. Many kinds of food and a table full of pastry were served. The remaining food was auctioned off.

Then, we all played bingo. Many prizes were awarded. Everyone had a ball — young and old alike enjoyed it.

Many door prizes were also given away.

I want to thank you all for coming and bringing the food, pastry and door prizes.

Also, Lodges 65 and 91, you all did an outstanding job. Keep up the good work.

The district appreciates you for your fraternal work.

The winners of the contests were: Quilt First Place—Margie Anders Needlework First Place—Delores Prochazka Second Place--Stn7ie Franta

Third Place—Delores Prochazka Arts and Crafts First Place—Lorenda Baldwin Second Place—Lorena Baldwin Third Place—Louise Pavlik Pas First Place—Malba Stasny Second Place—Dorothy Pflughaupt Horseshoes First Place—Fred Buri and Jerry Dressler Second Place—Randy Godwin and E.J. Bender Third Place—Holly Hubbard and Justin Miller Christmas Ornaments Ages 6 to 8—Kyle Castillo Ages 9 to 11—Jason Castillo Ages 12 to 14—Natalie Zalesky Ages 15 to Senior—Kristen Bender Thank you again. We will see everyone on the first Sunday in March.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President —SPJST-

Lodge 107, Floresville Hosts District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 2

After the meeting, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon went on as scheduled.

All food and liquid refreshments were donated by the members and all had enough for seconds.

To the faithful: See you this next Sunday, the 12th, and this writer remains— Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST--

Lodge 32, Victoria Reports on District Six Meeting Lodge 32, Victoria was well represented at the District Six Fall Social in Taiton on September 21. We appreciate the hard work that was put into the social, from the food to the contests to the door prizes to the youth club talent. It was worth driving in the rain!

Adolf Motal is doing a great job getting new members for our lodge. If you know of any prospects, just give him a call.

Our Christmas party will be Wednesday, December 10 at Maggie's Meat Market on John Stockbauer. Mark your calendars now and watch for further details.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom

—SPJST-

47, Seaton Choral Group Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Seaton Choral Group met on Tuesday, September 23 at 7 p.m. with the following present: Emily Stuteville, Vallie Zavodny, Helen Hanacek, Mary Holick, Marie Janicek, Pauline Kopecky, Dorothy Pechal, and our talented accordionist, Ralph Milek.

Make the SPJST your family's first choice when buying life insurance.

We sang many songs, some of the favorites of those recently celebrating birthdays and our usuals, Czech and English, too. We will sing at the Southland Villa Nursing Center at 2222 South Fifth Street in Temple on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Come join us to bring some sunshine to those shut-ins that are residents there.

A business meeting was held and we elected Vallie Zavodny as vice president of our group and also set the singing at the nursing center. Make plans to be there.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter

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48, Beyersville to Host Progressive 42 Tournament Lodge

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive 42 Tournament on Saturday, November 1, 1997. The registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m. Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game. The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m.

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

We will use the rules of the SPJST except for some changes which apply for Progressive 42.

We ask that you pre-register by October 29, 1997, to help us in preparing the food needs. But you are still welcome to come if you are unable to preregister.

We look forward to seeing you at the tournament. To pre-register or for more information, please contact: Bobby Wuensche 2451 CR 405 Taylor, Texas 76574 (512) 365-3013

—SPJST11 - 11:30 a.m.

11:30 - 12 noon

Registration for Meeting and Contests Meeting Lunch Cost: $2 for adults $1 for children, ages 12 and under

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

12:45 - 1:45 p.m.

1:45 - 2 p.m.

2 - 3:30 p.m.

3:30 - 4 p.m.

Now Here's a Winning Line-Up!

Contests Begin (at least three winners per contest) Judging of Kolaches (fruit or poppy seed) Needlework (made in past two years) Christmas Ornaments (youth club members) Horseshoes, Raffle, Split-the-Pot, DoorPrizes Awards and Prizes Progressive 42, Bunco, Tarok Door Prizes Awards and Prizes

Members, please infolin your lodge secretary if you plan to attend. Secretaries are asked to report the number of plates needed by Monday, October 27 to Bob Bayer at Route Four, Box 166 in Floresville, Texas 78114 or call (210) 216-7954.

Each lodge is asked to bring a raffle prize (not to exceed $20) and a door prize (up to $10) to benefit the district.

Come and join the fun!

Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 18, Elgin member Dollie Hajda displays trophies she received in the 1997 Wesffest Kolache Baking Tournament. Sister Hajda, who competed in the professional division, won seven of the ten trophies that were presented, including first place awards for her apricot, cheese and sausage kolaches. Her apricot entry also earned grand champion honors.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1997

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Presents Scenes from Czech Heritage Day Celebration September 20, 1997 • National Hall PART A good crowd turned out for the colorful day-long event which featured the music of the Vrazel's Polka Band and Jodie Mikula.

Pictured, from left, are Kristina Anders, Jimmie Fuller (in background), Elsie Anders and Martha Janca.

And what's a celebration without good food?

A delicious barbecue dinner kept ticket sellers Evelyn Spacek and Carl Zich busy for quite a while. Pictured, at right, is Frank Tesar.

And, as usual, the Ladies Czech Circle provided a wide assortment of desserts throughout the day. Pictured, from left, are Anna Lesikar, Evelyn Spacek, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan and Laura Posival.

Lodge 92, Youth Club members got in on the action with their presentation of their award winning turn-of-thecentury skit.

Accordion player Leroy Bates warmed the crowd with his selection of popular tunes.

Lodge 88, Houston Presents September 8 Meeting Minutes President Clara Broz opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Bennie Kocich, Ernest Anders and Betty Theiss presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Names of nine deceased members were read. Minutes were read and approved. Correspondence was read and 11 new applicants were approved.

There were no transfers.

President Broz asked for nominations for Fratemalist of the Year from the floor.

Tom Marsh came forward and nominated Bennie Kocich and read a resume outlining his life and the history of his work and dedication to the SPJST. Johnny Broz then came forward and nominated Willie Wehring and read a resume giving his background and his many accomplishments with the SPJST. President Broz appointed a balloting committee of Erline Hoffman, Marcell Malek and Jerry Ermis. Bennie Kocich was voted Fraternalist of the Year from Lodge 88.

Bennie Kocich thanked the committee for the nomination.

Officers' Report President Clara Broz reviewed the plans for Czech Day on Sunday, October 26. Turkey, dressing and ham and all the trimmings will be available for $6 for adults and $4.50 for children under 12.

The Birthday Club will provide pastry and coffee. The Choral Group and Concert Orchestra will perform. Lee Roy Matocha will play from 1 to 4:30 and Donnie Wavra will play from 5 to 9 p.m. in the ballroom. The dinner ticket entitles you to dance; otherwise, the dance will be $3. Officers will raffle a quilt and the youth will have a silent auction. Johnny Broz and Larry Pflughaupt will have a live auction. The Men's Club made a cash donation. Volunteers are asked to contact Dorothy Pflughaupt to help.

Anyone wishing to help at the dance, please call President Broz.

First Vice President Marie Stayton requested the grievance committee to carry flags in October and then read a poem.

Second Vice President Tillie Helmcamp reported she will advertise Czech Day in the Vestnik. She expressed her sorrow in the passing of Virginia Hale, a long-time member of Lodge 88.

Secretary-Treasurer Melanie Spies read the Consolidated Income Statement for August.

Youth Leader Barbara L. Gonzales reported State YAD held in Temple yielded three first place awards — Malissia Nunnally for foods, Karen Bender for needlecraft and science and education; two second places, Holly Hubbard and Karen Bender; and two third place winners, Natalie Zalesky and Karen Bender.

Barbara reviewed the officer's workshop hetd in Temple and the Houston Zoo trip.

Upcoming activities include the Halloween party scheduled for October 18 at 7 p.m. and she invited members to attend. Many thanks went out to all the people who help in the kitchen on Thursday nights—Myriam and Elsie Zalesky, Edna and Linda Wehring, Lowrina Lindermann, Fred and Jo Ann Burl, and A.J. Stayton.

Helen Hegwood, State Field Representative, took a moment to pay tribute to Victor Janek and family for their involvement in the Tatra automobile

which is manufactured in the Czech ReNsiblic and will commemorate 100 years in production. Victor gave a response, by sharing the history of the automobile company. Helen also thanked Victor and Evelyn for their generous donation of sausage for the meeting, which is made by a family member.

Committee Reports Ben Hogan of the Entertainment Committee volunteered to take care of the dance on Czech Day. Thanks to the Men's Club for cutting the tree obstructing the parking lot. Ben proposed our dance schedule be published quarterly.

The Leo Majek Band is booked for next year.

Willie Wehring of the Board of Trustees reported a swing and see saw were replaced at the playground.

Tuesday night dances are being reviewed.

The workers party is set for September . Donnie Wavra will furnish the music.

Social Night Chairman Willie Wehring suggested we make a donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive.

Johnnie Broz motioned to donate $500 to the 100 Pennies Fund was seconded by Jeanette Bender and passed.

Dorothy Pflughaupt of the Blue Room reported the next Blue Room party was set for December 7 at $15 per person.

Dorothy also reported Czech Day assignments as: Choral Club • Souvenirs and Buttons Youth Club • Silent Auction Decorating • Live Auction Entertainment • Spinning Wheel Grievance • Over and Under Social Night • Pull Tabs • Popcorn Sale Blue Room • Raffle She asked for donations for the country store and spinning wheel.

Tom Marsh of the Men's Club reported the clean up day is greatly appreciated during the hot summer months when the men can only work a few hours. Fiesta sales slips and paper are being collected.

Gene Barcek of the Choral Club congratulated Bennie Kocich on being named Fratemalist of the Year and reported they will sing at the CCC benefit on September 20. Betty Theiss will coordinate workers on Czech Day. Gene Barcek of Rules and Regulations reported the October meeting will be the last chance to submit changes. Give chances to the office or a committee member.

Edna Wehring of the Dance Class reported registration for dance classes begins September 18. Classes start October 2, 1997.

District Five President Evelyn Mikeska reported the District Five Family Day was scheduled for September 21 in Crosby. Registration is at 11 a.m.

District Five will furnish the barbecue and everyone is asked to bring a covered dish for the trimmings. We are asking for prize donations for bingo.

District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton invited everyone to District Five's Family Day. Get-well wishes go out to Ann Urbanovsky, Willie Mae Stang, Mary Kosut, Victor Mikeska and Pat Holemann.

State Field Representative Helen Hegwood reported the first volume of the FIC course was completed by 16 agents in District Five. Everyone enjoyed the material and did very well. There was no report on sales.

There were 108 members present.

Helen led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to 31 celebrants.

Beverage donors were Pres and Dona

Wednesday, October 8, 1997—VESTNtts./i Clooney, Celburn and Georgia Lincke and Jerry and Willie Mae Errnis.

Door prize winners were Henry Gerhart, Lillie Spies, Pres Clooney, Royal Warnash and Clara Broz.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Jo Ann Buri Recording Secretary SPJST-

133, San Antonio October Meeting Date Changed Lodge

Due to Good Shepherd's Fall Festival, we will not be able to meet on Sunday, October 19. The October meeting will be held instead on Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Activity Center. This is the second Sunday in October.

This change is only for the month of October. We will resume meeting on the third Sunday of each month beginning on Sunday, November 16.

Submitted by, Margaret Schauffele —SPJST-

142, Houston Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

At 2 p.m., President Keith Kieschnick called our regular monthly meeting to order. We had 28 members and one visitor present who all stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag.

Secretary Alice Jochen called the roll of officers and the board of trustees. All were present except our board chairman Robert Kieschnick.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted with correction.

Reports from officers and the board of trustees were read. We had no new applicants to read.

The sick committee reports W. J. Schmidt doing all right after a knee replacement operation. We are all praying for his speedy and complete recovery.

The capsule prize for $30 went unclaimed due to the absence of Mary Ann Kieschnick and Lawrence Schilhab.

The next meeting prize goes to $40.

Come join us. You could be the winner.

Four $5 door prizes went to Pat Schleider, Millie Linhart, Chris Schleider, and Nelson Jochen. Four six-pack door prizes went to Joe Gambil, Adela Stein, Alice Jochen, and Ruth Kieschnick. Four $25 special door prizes (for incentive award) went to Adela Stein, Pat Schleider, Chris Schleider, and Elizabeth Hermis.

Birthdays for September were celebrated by Lou Gambil, Emil Kutra, and Nancy Cook. Anniversary congratulations to Dennis and Elizabeth Hermis who were married 23 years on September 21.

Youth club thanks to Henry and Rita Hermis, Frank and Dorothy Tumis, Lorraine Motl, Henry and Millie Linhart, Sidon and Rosie Tumis. Thanks for all the donations.

The meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Refreshments and lunch were served.

The next meeting is October 12 at 2

p.m. See you there!

Respectfully submitted, Alice Jochen, Secretary —SPJST--

Lodge 160, San Angelo , uarterly Meeting Set for October 12 All members of Lodge 160, San Angelo are reminded of the quarterly meeting coming up Sunday, October 12.

Our meeting will begin at 2 p.m. and will be held at the Wall Fire Hall. All members are encouraged to be in attendance.

Fraternally, Cindy Martin, Secretary SPJST-

161, La Paritaourdanton Meets October 12

Lodge

Lodge 161, La Parita will hold its next monthly meeting on Sunday, October 12, 1997, at 3 p.m. at the Norwest Bank Community Room. Please attend!

Refreshments will be provided!

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar Reporter —SPJST-

161, La Parita Jourdanton Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

On Sunday, September 14, 1997, Lodge 161, La Parita held its monthly meeting at the Jourdanton Civic Center with 18 members and one visitor present.

President Milton Koch called the meeting to order with a big welcome to all! Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the table prayer given by Sister Helen Zezula.

We adjourned for lunch. Our lunch was purchased from the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary and was delivered by Sister

District Seven Director Bob Bayer, second from right, presents Lodge 161 with a $500 check to defray monthly meeting costs.

Accepting the check are, from left, Reporter Virginia Valchar, President Milton Koch, Director Bayer and SecretaryTreasurer Tillie Koch.

Lucy Zepeda who is also a member of the Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you, Sister Lucy!

After lunch, our meeting reconvened with President Koch welcoming or recognizing 1996 new members—Sister Lucy Zepeda of Pleasanton and Sister Norma Friesenhahn from Schertz. Hope both of you come again!

Next, Sister Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch gave the minutes of the last meeting. The minutes were approved!

President Koch thanked Sister Bettie House for sending out special invitations to the new members for this September meeting. You cannot force people to come to meetings if they do not want to.

Correspondence was read by Secretary Tillie Koch.

President Koch thanked Sales Representatives Sister Tillie Koch and Sister Linda Ramey for selling policies and getting new members for Lodge 161.

President Koch next reread the congratulatory letter from Brother Jim Wiest.

(This letter was for our lodge going to monthly meetings.)

President Koch turned the podium over to Brother Bob Bayer, District Seven Director, and he presented our lodge with a $500 check for going to monthly meetings to help defray costs of our monthly meetings. President Milton Koch, Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch and Reporter Virginia Valchar accepted the check for the lodge. Thank you, Brother Bayer! Along with the check, Brother Bob Bayer also brought door prizes— some SPJST pens, SPJST camp, SPJST drink mug and four special 100th Anniversary SPJST Dr. Peppers. Thank you again, Brother Bob Bayer and the Supreme Lodge.

Sister Bettie House recognized District Seven President Bob Bayer for all of his hard work. A job well done, Brother Bayer!

Say, "Cheese!"

Members of SPJST Lodge 161, La Parita-Jourdanton stop just long enough to have their picture made during a break in their September meeting at the Jourdanton Civic Center.

In the absence of FAC Brother Don Valchar, Reporter Virginia Valchar distributed fraternal activities services forms to all members. There was nothing to report.

President Koch asked Sister Bettie House for a FAC Committee report. She said she had sent out the special invitations to this September meeting but there were no replies.

Brother Lloyd House made a motion that we accept all of the new members as to date. The motion, seconded by Sister Lucy Zepeda, carried.

Sister Bettie House gave birthdays and anniversaries since our last meeting.

Congratulations to all!

There was no old business to discuss.

New Business The financial report was given by Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch.

Treasurer Tillie Koch paid Sister Lucy Zepeda for the expenses of tissue paper used for decoration of a vehicle used for various parades this year.

Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch also gave a report on the expenses of the lodge for the year, up-to-date as of our September meeting.

Next, Fraternalist of the Year nominations were Brother Ernest Spacek, nominated by Sister Bettie House, and Brother Don Valchar, nominated by Secretary/Treasurer Tillie Koch. It was a tie, but President Koch's vote broke the tie. The Fraternalist of the Year for Lodge 161 is Brother Donald Valchar.

Congratulations, Brother Don! Lodge 161 monthly meetings will stay as is—the. second Sunday of the month with our next meeting on October 12 at 3 p.m. at the Norwest Bank Community Room.

The District Seven meeting will be November 2 in Floresville.

Reporter Virginia Valchar will place an "Expression of Sympathy" for deceased members in the Vestnik.

President Koch thanked the ladies for the desserts, the Spaceks for coffee, and the Houses for the tea at our meeting.

Door prizes were awarded as follows: first—Bettie House; second---Louella Pivonka; third—Jim Zezula; fourthGussie Spacek; fifth—Lucy Zepeda; sixth—Leona Pivonka; seventh—Vince Pivonka; eighth—Ernest Spacek; ninth— Lloyd House; tenth—Granvil Bridges; eleventh—Norma Friesenhahn; twelfth— Virginia Valchar; thirteenth—Bob Bayer; fourteenth—Milton Koch; fifteenth— Mildred Bridges; sixteenth—Valdo Benitez; and seventeenth—Tillie Valchar.

The bonus bucks will go to "Nurses in Touch" of San Antonio. They will receive $50.

Brother Ernest Spacek motioned to stop the bonus bucks. Vince Pivonka seconded and the motion carried. At the end of the year, one larger gift will be given to a deserving charity.

We then adjourned our meeting!

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1997 Our October 12 meeting will be at 3 p.m. at Norwest Bank Community Room in Pleasanton. Hope to see you all there.

Also, a big thank you to Ernest and Gussie Spacek for coffee, to Lloyd and Bettie House for tea and to all the ladies for those delicious desserts! And a big "thank you" to all who helped with setting up and cleaning up afterwards.

This is what fraternalism is all about!

Fraternally, Virginia Valchar, Reporter SPJST-

172, Pasadena Reports on September Meeting

Lodge

On Wednesday, September 24, 1997, Lodge 172 held their regular meeting. efore the meeting, Dr. Dixie Melillo of The Rose (The Rose is a breast cancer screening and diagnosis clinic.) presented a plaque to the lodge for helping them with their benefit by letting them use our lodge again this year. Dr. Melillo told everyone that thanks to our help and support we helped them raise $24,000.00 this year—the most they have ever raised!

After a delicious covered dish dinner, President Robert Mayfield called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Following the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for the sick and departed, the roll was called. Correspondence was read.

President Robert Mayfield introduced and welcomed our special guest Gene McBride and his wife Frances.

First Vice President Emilie Sefcik reminded everyone that we will be voting on the local fraternalist of the year next month.

President Robert Mayfield announced to everyone that we will be hosting the District Five Spring Meeting in March.

The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Submitted by, Jo Mayfield, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

172, Pasadena Hosts Gulf Coast Czech Festival on October 19

Lodge

The 11th Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19 in the SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena hall at 3602 Preston in Pasadena from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

This Festival Has Been Czech'd Out! "Our festival kicks off the week-long celebration of Czech Heritage Week in Texas from October 19 to 26. We begin our event with coffee and kolaches, what else, at 9 a.m. to be followed by the music of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Concert Band that features spirited Czech selections. We invite you to come at 9 a.m. and stay for the entire day ... what a great program we have planned!" stated Daniel Hrna, festival chairman.

At 11 a.m., a program of music and dancing will be presented by the Louisiana Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers from Libuse, Louisiana.

Another group, composed of 23 members and accompanied by a piano accordion, drum and a button accordion, will journey to the Gulf Coast Czech Festival from Lincoln, Nebraska. The Capital City Czech Choralier, formed in 1977, strives to preserve a bit of Czech heritage in their songs. Performing throughout the middle sector of the country, the Choraliers take their music to festivals, schools, senior centers and have made several recordings of their Czech music. The visiting Choraliers will be heard at 1 and 4:40 p.m.

The official opening of the Festival will be held at 12:45 p.m. and will include the singing of the American and Czech National Anthems to be performed

by Helen Hegwood. A parade of all the festival goers in their authentic Czech krojs (regional Czech dress) will highlight the opening ceremonies. Ray Snokhous, Honorary Consul of the Czech

Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville Recognize 50-Year Pin Recipients Lodge 201 paid tribute to their 50-year members at their September 14 meeting. Pictured, from left, are recipients Milton Chaloupka, Evelyn Kamas, Herbert Schovajsa and Leland Maeckel.

SPJST Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasuer Lanita Anglin was on hand for the presentation.

District One Director Andrew Vavra visits with Lodge 201 Secretary Lillie Mae Shupak.

Republic, will announce the proclamations for Czech Heritage Week.

District Youth SPJST leaders will be present for the opening festivities.

Under the direction of Kathie Hanzelka, children will be shown how to decorate gingerbread cookies and make Czech Christmas cards. This part of the festival is set for 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Anna Krpec of Houston, State President of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, said, "Co srdce po ji more nerozdvo ji! This means 'What the heart unites, the sea cannot divide.' All of the millions of Texans of Czech descent feel that the ties we have with the Czech lands of yesteryears cannot be diminished even though we are oceans apart. We feel this festival and others around the state help us keep our heritage and culture alive ... especially for our children."

When Julius Tupa's Sound Connection strikes up a polka at 2:30 p.m., watch all the festival-goers hit the floor! This award-winning, six-man, multi-talented group brings out all the dancers, polka and otherwise. They play until 6:30 p.m.

Other events of the festival include a silent auction, exhibits, country store, and genealogy research area.

Czech-style lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. followed by sandwiches and authentic Czech soup.

General admission donation is $6. A

donation of $10 will include a plate lunch and admission with children under 10 admitted free. `Remember all activities are indoors at the lodge building and we invite everyone to wear their Czech kroj," stated Hrna.

The 11th Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival is sponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas and the SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172 in Pasadena. To kick off the Sunday festival, the Kountry Knights Band will make a special appearance at the SPJST Lodge on Saturday night at 8:30 p.m.

For additional information, call (281) 487-3297.

SPJST-

202, Jourdanton Meets November 9 Lodge

The lodge will hold their annual free Thanksgiving dinner on November 9, 1997, at 1 p.m. at the Civic Center in Jourdanton, Texas. All come and join in the fun.

Submitted by, Dora Quillian, Secretary —SPJST-

ana Driska and Kenny Zajicek Exchange Wedding Vows Jana Leanne Driska of Westphalia Kenny Driska, brother of the bride, of became the bride of Kenny James Westphalia, Alan Brown, Mike Allmon Zajicek of Rogers in a double-ring cereand Jason Fuchs, all of College Station, mony Saturday, August 16, 1997, at the and Michael Zajicek, brother of the groom, of Rogers.

Church of the Visitation in Westphalia.

The bride is the daughter of Kenneth Flower girls were Audrey Thornton and Jenette Driska of Westphalia. She is and Allyson Thornton, both of the granddaughter of Mrs. Helen Westphalia. Ring bearer was Aaron Hoelscher of Westphalia and Mr. Louis Zajicek of Rogers.

Driska of Belton. The bridegroom is the Seating guests were Matthew son of Jimmy and Fitzsimmons of Faith Zajicek of Temple and Cody Rogers. He is the Leshikar of grandson of Mr. and College Station.

Mrs. Raymond Candle lighters Zajicek, Sr. and Mr. were Neal Fikes and Mrs. F.K. and Nathan Springer, both of Hoelscher, both of Rogers.

Westphalia, and The Reverend R. Jason Pausewang Schmitt officiated of Taylor. with Reverend A reception, dinCharles Davis ner and dance folassisting. The lowed at the scripture readings Westphalia Parish were read by Ray Hall.

Welch of After a wedding Westphalia. Music trip to Disney World in Florida, was by Tanya Jana Driska Zajicek Hoelscher of the couple will live Westphalia. in College Station.

Given in marriage by her parents, the The bride, a graduate of the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor with bride wore a gown featuring a sweetheart neckline with short sheered a bachelor of science in biology, is sleeves, fitted basque bodice of natural employed with the Olin E. Teague V.A. silk, accented with French imported Hospital in the pharmacy. lace. The lace pattern was embroidered The bridegroom is a senior agriculwith sequins and pearls. The bouffant tural economics major at Texas A&M skirt was edged in matching lace.

University. He is employed at Maid of honor was Cheryl Moeller Blackland Research Center. of Huntsville. Bridesmaids were Emily The bridegroom's parents were hosts Willberg of Westphalia, Tracy Yates of for the rehearsal dinner at the Palacios, Lauren Zajicek, sister of the Westphalia Parish Hall on Friday, groom, of Rogers, Anna Kesselus of August 15.

Bastrop and Jenny Fikes of Westphalia.

The bride is a member of SPJST Best man was Brian Gottschalk of Lodge 177, Academy.

—SPJSTCollege Station. Groomsmen were

Wednesday, October 8, 1997—VESTNIK/9

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor Honors Volunteers The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor held their annual volunteer party on September 10.

Mr. Woody Richards, administrator, welcomed all volunteers and elaborated on the important role they play in the lives of each of our residents here. He expressed a deep appreciation for all their unselfish devotion that volunteers carry out in their various acts during the year.

Mrs. Pauline Kovar (AD) read a poem entitled "He Pointed His Finger At Me"

by Mrs. R.R. Dorner that brought out very good feelings in why or why people do not volunteer.

Mr. Richards introduced Mrs. Sharon Rowley, program director from the Adopt Nursing Home, who gave a short talk on the importance of groups taking part in helping the elderly in the nursing homes.

Mr. Richards gave out the certificates of appreciation and Mrs. Rowley gave out the state certificates to the groups.

Mrs. Kovar described what each group of volunteers did for the nursing home.

The following individuals received certificates: Nita Seidenberger, Leona Stalmach, Katherine Holubec, Marvin Holubec, Margaret Aanstoos, Harold Nelson, Eunice Stoll, Demetra Shiller, Elsie Flink, Mary Ann Stauffer, Leroy Niemtschk, Sarah Blockmore, Milton Blomquist, Lavona Appel, Rev. Vernon Appel, Elroy Lieberum, Lillian Fox, Bill Biggs, Rev. Donna Ware, Willie Vrabel, Lois Gaines, Winston Anderson, Raymond Tesmer, Joe Chovanec, Eric Anderson, Beth Frazier, Terry Pundsock, Mary John, Ruth Kennedy, Dave Holbert, Phyllis Schroeder, Lillian Sakewitz, Hertha Albert, and Norine Unnasch.

The following groups receiving certificates were: First United Church Circle One First United Church, Circle Six Cindy and Fred Krueger St. John's Lutheran Church Women, Thorndale Tenth Street United Methodist Church, Circle Four Women

Northside Elementary School Christian Sisters of Taylor Brethren Church Taylor Czech Chorus St. Paul Lutheran School, Thorndale St. Mary's School Kindergarten Pre K The Taylor Garden Club Trinity Lutheran Church First Baptist Church Women The Kay Crislip Family SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club Lower Colorado River Authority, Austin "The Trio" —Winston, Roy and Joe Kids Country Connection Day Care St. Paul Lutheran, Darcus-Hannah Circle First Baptist Church Sunday School Class, Granger T.J. Johnson School Choir Seventh Street Day Care The Catholic Daughters ofAmerica Girl Scouts No. 1195 First Baptist Sunday School Children, Taylor Refreshments were from a buffet of assorted meats displayed with whole ham and turkey breast on silver dollar rolls with herbed mayo or dijon mustard. This was accompanied by a cheese display featuring a red wax cheese wheel with the SPJST logo carved into it and fresh fruits of the season. S.P.J.S.T. baker, Gladys Skrhak, prepared an assortment of minimuffins, and she assisted Executive Chef Wayne Jacobs with setting up and serving. Also served were punch and coffee.

Mrs. Billie Rae Meeks (resident) gave each volunteer a bookmarker and volunteer button on arrival.

Rev. Donna Ware read the thought for the day at the end.

Sincerely, Pauline Kovar (AD) —SPJST-

Texans of Czech

Ancestry Elects Officers TOCA (Texans of Czech Ancestry) has announced its new slate of officers recently elected. The president is Woody Smith of Austin; vice president is Rudy

Pictured, from left, are Billie Rae Meeks and volunteer Terry Pundsock. Billie distributed buttons and book markers to S.PJ.S.T. Rest Home No. 1 volunteers.

Terry brought her doll for the residents to enjoy.

Gladys Skrhak surveys banquet table with Executive Chef Wayne Jacobs.

Stanislav of Dallas; secretary is Sylvia I 27novsky of Ennis; and the treasurer is Arnold Pechal of Temple.

The Texans of Czech Ancestry was chartered in 1987 to improve communication among the Czech-founded organi-

zations operating in Texas. The organization also strives to make it possible for member organization to mutually assist one another in their pursuit of their purposes which are to preserve and promote the Czech language, culture and heritage

Lodge 186, Caldwell Members

Selected as Kolache Festival Royalty Long-time SPJST members, Bennie in the streets of downtown Caldwell as and Annie Polasek of Caldwell, were the Polasek boys beat out cisterns and selected to be King and Queen of the stock tanks in Dad's tin shop! And still 13th Annual Bakers' Dozen Kolache today, a son, Sam Polasek, and a grandFestival held in Caldwell on Saturday, son, Joshua Runnels, work in the famiSeptember 13, 1997. Bennie and ly business.

Bennie and Annie Polasek have Annie were honored during opening ceremonies of the festival as Joe always been very civic-minded.

Rychlik, one of the Kolache Festival Bennie is past-president of the Caldwell Lions Club and the Band Boosters Club organizers, -made the surprise announcement. Mr. Rychlik cited sev- and has served with the Volunteer Fire Department. He currently serves as eral ways that the Polaseks have sunvice president of ported their comSPJST Lodge 186, munity over the last Caldwell and is 50 years. He prealso a director of sented them with a the Burleson plaque of appreciaCounty Czech tion which recogHeritage Society. nizes their many Annie is past presicivic contributions. dent of the Parent The Polasek chilTeachers Associdren then presented ation and a former each of their parmember of the ents with a beautiBand Boosters ful, hand-made vest Club. She currentdecorated with the ly serves as traditional Czech Secretary of the finery.

Burleson County Bennie and Czech Heritage Annie trace their Museum. Bennie roots back to Bennie and Annie Polasek and Annie have Europe. Annie's helped to establish great-grandparents, Frank and Frances (Marek) Haisler, Sr., the Burleson County Industrial immigrated to America from Cermy, Foundation, the city swimming pool, Bohemia in 1876 soon after they were and Goodnight Memorial Hospital, the married and first settled in Austin community's only hospital from the late County. They later moved to Burleson 1950s through the 1980s. They are County in 1882 where they purchased a charter trustees of the Burleson County farm in the Providence community and Czech Heritage Museum and have just lived there for the rest of their lives. recently donated the Polasek House at the corner of Shaw and Fawn Streets Bennie's grandparents also immigrated which will serve as the future Czech to America from Czechoslovakia.

Bennie and Annie were born and Heritage Museum. Restoration of that reared in Burleson County, and both historic old home built in 1863 is now in progress. attended Caldwell High School. While Bennie and Annie continue to be he was still in the Army, Bennie bought leaders in their church and Sunday the old Jannett horneplace at the corner of Fox and Main Streets near the School having served as teachers, Courthouse Square in Caldwell. Sunday School Superintendent, past Bennie and Annie were married on president and member of the Board of Elders, past president of the Christian December 31, 1946, at the Caldwell Brethren Church, formerly known as Sisters Society, Financial Secretary and the Caldwell-Czech Moravian Brethren Treasurer for the denomination's Church. God blessed their union with Christian Sisters Union. Obviously, five sons and two daughters, all of Bennie and Annie are strong supporters whom are happily married today. of their church and community.

Both Bennie and Annie are currently These seven children have given them members of SPJST Lodge 186 in 18 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Last year, Bennie and Annie cel- Caldwell. Bennie first became a member of the SPJST Lodge in Cooks Point ebrated their golden wedding anniversary. And today, they continue to live even before he entered military service. at the same site and in the same home He recently received his 50-year memas they did when they were first mar- bership pin from the SPJST. Annie first ried. If only that ole' house could talk, became a member at Lodge 17, New it would tell of many a happy day in the Tabor on November 12, 1954.

Therefore, she has been a member of Polasek household!

SPJST for almost 43 years. All seven It's at this same site, the intersection of Fox and Main, that Bennie and of their children are also members of Annie established their business 50 the SPJST. The SPJST congratulates Bennie years ago. The Polasek Air Conditioning Company, formerly and Annie Polasek on their selection as known as Polasek's Sheet Metal Works, King and Queen of the 1997 Kolache has provided 50 years of continuous Festival and wishes them many more service to Burleson and surrounding _years of happiness and service to their counties since 1947. Many-a-day one community.

—SPJSTcould hear the clanging of iron-on-iron

10fiESTNIK—Wednesday, October 8, 1997 and to encourage and assist members organizations to undertake worthy projects and activities in accordance with their purposes. Voting member organizations of TOCA are American Sokol, Southern District; Czech Educational Foundation of Texas; Czech Ex-Student Association of Texas; Czech Heritage Society of Texas; Czech Heritage Society of Texas — Bexar County; Czech Heritage Society of Texas — Travis/Williamson County; Catholic Union of Texas (KJT); Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Texas (RVOS), Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), and Czech Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT).

TOCA was responsible for the initial planning for the Czech Cultural Center which will be located in LaGrange, Texas. With the election of its own board of directors, that project now becomes an entity, separate from the TOCA, operated by its own board of directors. TOCA also sponsored a panel on on-going state projects within the Czech communities at the July meeting of the Czechoslovak Arts and Sciences (SVU) in Belton, Texas.

Among the current projects of TOCA

is the registry of early Czechs in Texas.

Certificates are available for awarding to descendants of early Czech families of Czech ancestry in categories of Gold Star (1861 and before) Silver (1862-1886); and Bronze (1887-1920). Guidelines for applying for certificates can be requested by contacting Dan Mares, 407 Hallmark Circle, Belton, Texas 76513.

—SPJST-

National Czech and

Slovak Museum Launches Web Site The National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library has launched a site on the world-wide web at www.ncsml, org. Web browsers can access information on museum exhibits, library, a calendar of events, membership and general visitor's information.

The site currently features information on the world-class exhibit A Thousand Years of Czech Culture: Riches from the National Museum in Prague making its

A reunion of the Krupa Family will be Saturday, October 11, 1997, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Parish Hall in Dime Box, Texas, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Josef and Veronika Becka Krupa and their family of two sons and five daughters immigrated to Texas from Vsetin, Moravia, in 1872, The family settled in Fayette County. One son and all five daughters married as follows: Joseph Anton and Frances Kocurek Krupa; Anton and Veronica Krupa Winkler; Joseph and Frances Krupa Tydlacka; Joseph and Rozina Krupa Jurica; Thomas and Anna Krupa Kocurek; and Robert and Mary Krupa Muesse, All descendants and relatives of these families are invited to the celebration.

Registration begins at 10 a,m. A covered dish lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Please bring a meat dish with a vegetable dish or with a dessert.

Please pass this invitation on to all of your family members. This will be the first Krupa Family Reunion ever held—it's time we get together and get acquainted!

We hope to see you there.

Call Joe Krupa at (713) 729-6098 for complete details.

Svoboda - Cabla Reunion

Zalesak Family Reunion The families of John Zalesak, Karolina Alberti, Charles Zalesak and Rudolph Zalesak will have their annual reunion on

Victoria County

Czech Heritage Festival The 13th Annual Victoria County Czech Heritage Festival will be held on Sunday, October 19, 1997, at the Victoria Community Center in Victoria, Texas, from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The address is 2905 East North Street. A Czech English Polka Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at 9 a.m. by Rev. Joseph Hybner prior to the opening of the festival.

Consioer holding your special event at an SPJST lodge hall near you!

Saturday, October 11, 1997, starting at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall Kitchen at Wallis, Texas.

Each family is asked to bring food for their family. Plates, silverware and drinks will be provided. Please plan to attend.

Submitted by, Marie Zalesak

Milberger Family Reunion The Milberger Family Reunion is Sunday, October 12 at Edge Community Center in Edge, Texas, located on Edge School House Road off FM 974 off East Bypass in North Bryan.

The center opens at 10 a.m. A barbecue lunch with all the trimmings and iced tea will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Recognitions and visiting with relatives and friends begins at 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please bring a dessert, salad or vegetable of your choice. (No alcoholic beverages allowed on premises.) Thanks for your help. We'll be waiting to see you ...

Submitted by, Josie Milberger (409) 589-2727

* Trlica - Kopecky Reunion

The 21st Annual Svoboda - Cabla reunion will be held Saturday, October 11, 1997, at the Seaton Community Center, located eight miles east of Temple.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Each family is asked to bring a dessert or vegetable dish. The meats, drinks, bread and plasticware/paperware will be provided. Business meeting and games will follow.

Dues will be $2 per person and 75 cents per child under 12 years of age. Please bring homemade gifts or "white elephant" items to be used for game prizes. If you have a special item for a raffle gift, contact Gene Matous at (254) 773-3092.

All family and friends are invited.

Gene and Jan Matous 3506 Oaklawn Drive Temple, Texas 76502 -

museum dedication in 1995. The general visitor information page, titled Vitame Vas (meaning "We welcome you"), gives hours of operation, ticket prices, directions to the museum from Cedar Rapids, Omaha, Minneapolis, St. Louis and Chicago, and features the Museum Gift Store, which offers a variety of products imported from the Czech and Slovak Republics.

—SPJST-

Planning a Reunion?

Reunions Krupa Family Reunion

second, and final U.S. appearance in Cedar Rapids. A Thousand Years of Czech Culture is a 4,000 square foot exhibit consisting of more than 200 artifacts from the vaults of the National Museum in Prague. The artifacts depict more than 1,000 years of Czech history.

The web site contains a "featured artifact" from the exhibit every month.

August's featured artifact was "Bust of St. Wenceslaus," carved of linden wood in 1729. The bust is all that remains of a life-sized baroque figure. The exhibit runs through December 31, 1997, and is sponsored in part by The Gazette Companies, Rockwell and the HallPerrine Foundation.

Following A Thousand Years of Czech Culture, the museum will open its permanent exhibit of the largest museum-held collection of kroje (national costumes) outside of the Czech and Slovak Republic in Spring, 1998. The site will give reports on this permanent exhibit.

The web site has connections, for example, to The Cedar Rapids Gazette coverage of the presidential visit by U.S. President William Clinton, Czech President Vaclav Havel, and Slovak President Michal Kovac for the national

The 43rd Annual Trlica - Kopecky Reunion will be Sunday, October 12, 1997, at the Moravia Parish Hall in Moravia, Texas. Registration will start at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon. Each family is asked to bring food for their family members. Sausage, bread and drinks will be furnished.

Submitted by, Kathleen Trlica-Koester President

4' 4' Tallas - Manak Reunion The Tallas - Manak Reunion is Saturday, October 18, 1997, at 11:00 a.m. at the SPJST Hall in Taylor, Texas (located on FM 619, east of Taylor). The hall phone number is (512) 352-9139.

We will have a catered barbeque meal beginning promptly at 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $3 per adult and $1 for children 12 and under (collected at the door). A keg of beer will be furnished. Please bring a dessert.

Activities planned include a brief meeting; door prizes awarded; auction (please bring an item to donate); "White Elephant

Exchange" (bring a wrapped $5 item if you plan to participate); and the Annual BroCzech Horseshoe Tournament (winners will receive trophies). The Granger Polka Boys will play from 5-9 p.m.

Please RSVP to Cindy Tallas Buzan at 11419 Overbrook Lane in Houston, Texas 77077; phone number (281)558-8743. If you cannot attend, please let us know any news about your family. We would also appreciate receiving addresses from family members who are not on the mailing list.

Please notify all of your family and friends and let's make this our best reunion ever!

Submitted by, Cindy Tallas Buzan

Sebesta Reunion The descendants of Pavel Sebesta and Rozina (Pagac) Sebesta will hold their reunion on Sunday, October 19, 1997, at the SPJST Hall in Snook, Texas. Registration will start at 10 a.m. and the noon meal will start at 12:30 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch for the meal. Tea, coffee, and utensils will be furnished.

A memorial service and business meeting will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. After the business meeting a horseshoe tournament will be held under the oak trees. For reunion information, contact President John Sebesta at (409) 272-8377 or Secretary Angela Hairrell at (409) 272-1378.

Hope to see all of you there, Sincerely, John W. Sebesta

'4 '4 `4' Vitek - Pechal Family Reunion The annual reunion of the Vitek Pechal families will be held on Sunday, October 19, 1997, at Seaton Star Hall, five miles east of Temple on Highway 53.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. and lunch is at 12:30 p.m. A short meeting follows the meal. A drawing, cake walk, auction/silent auction and fellowship will also follow.

Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch and a cake for the cake walk.

Monetary donations will be needed to cover expenses. Items for an auction/silent auction in addition to items provided by the officers will create some interest for everyone. For more information, call (254) 985-2591 or (254) 985-2545.

Orsak Family Reunion The descendants of Karel and Rosalie (Vojtek) Orsak will have their fourth reunion Sunday, October 26, 1997, at the home of Jess and Gearldine Frank in Iowa Colony, Texas, from 11 a.m. till?. They were parents of Rosie (Lukaskik), Joseph Albina (Raska), Christine (Tomanek), Charles, Anton, Annie (Horelica), Julie (Jurek-Shaw), Betty (Horelica), John, Marie (Yates-Mallory), Millie (Matlock) and Bessie (Planka). Please notify your family members and any descendants and relatives that you know.

Each family is requested to bring a covered dish. Coffee, tea, ice, bread, plates and silverware will be furnished.

For additional details, please contact Gearldine Frank at (281) 431-1474 or Janet Rawlinson at (281) 354-6842.

tee Marek Reunion You and your family are invited to the Marek Reunion on Sunday, October 27, 1997, at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall in Seaton, Texas, located east of Temple on Highway 53. Registration is at 10 a.m. and a buffet-style lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. Each family is requested to bring a meat, vegetable, or salad and dessert. Coffee, kool-aid, and tea will be served all day. Coffee, kool-aid, tea, bread, cups, plates, napkins, plasticware, and ice will be furnished.

A cake/toy walk, a raffle, and a silent auction follow the meeting. Each family is requested to bring at least one raffle item and/or an item for the cake/toy walk (pie, cookies, etc.). Items donated for the silent auction will be appreciated.

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

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

-4 -4 -4 Vsetin School Reunion The first Vsetin School Reunion will be held April 18, 1998. All former teachers, students, and spouses are urged to attend. More details later.

Rose Marie Kloppenburg Route Five, Box 522 Hallettsville, Texas 77964 —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 8, 1997---ViSTNI1Q11 Entertainment includes SPJST Youth Dancers from Taiton performing the beseda folk dance and clogging and the PoL.K. of A. (Polka Lovers Klub of America) dancers. Dance music begins at 12:30 p.m. with John Ondrusek and the Dance Hall Boys until 4 p.m. and the Leo Majek Orchestra will begin dance music at 4 p.m. The Majek Orchestra will be honored with a special recognition (to each band member) in celebration of 100 years of the Majek Orchestra providing good Czech music prior to the dance at 4 p.m. Rev. Greg Kornek will play the accordion.

Various other entertainment will be on hand throughout the day. Tarok lessons will be conducted twice to help interested persons learn this ancient card game.

The first session will be held 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The second session is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. (both are free of charge).

Other activities include arts and crafts booths, country store, cake walk, children's games, a Czech Heritage exhibit, and a raffle with $2,500 as the top prize.

Czech stew, sausage, sauerkraut, kolaches, and homemade chicken noodle soup will be available all day. A baked goods auction will take place at 2 p.m.

Admission to all events is $5 per person (children under 12 are free).

Everyone is invited to join in the fun.

You don't have to be Czech to attend!

Sponsored by the Victoria County Czech Heritage Society, the festival is fun for the entire family! For more information, call (512) 575-0820.

Extra Extra: Plan to visit the Victoria Public Library to see the pictorial display during October in celebration of State Czech Heritage Week October 19 to October 25. Another display will be on hand through the month of November in the glass case-display of the library. Czech articles will be displayed.

Submitted by, Marjorie Matula Publicity Co-Chairman -SPJST-

Presents Scholarships

CESAT

Paul Navratil is the 1997 recipient of the Maresh Scholarship given by the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas in the amount of $2,000.

Mr. Navratil is the son of Drahos and Joann Navratil of Bellaire, Texas. A 1994 spring graduate of Bellaire High School, Paul is a student of the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in Computer Science.

Kallina Mikulencak is the 1997 recipient of the Micek Scholarship given by the Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas in the amount of $1,000.

Ms. Mikulencak is the daughter of David and Pat Mikulencak of Temple, Texas, and the granddaughter of Frank and Georgia Mikulencak of Granger and Anton and Emily Sevcik of El Campo.

A 1995 graduate of Temple High School, she is a student at the University of Texas at Austin majoring in psychology.

CESAT, which began at the University of Texas at Austin, continues to promote the Czech language and culture in Texas.

Recipients of these scholarships must be students of Czech and are encouraged to respond by contributing to the Czech community in the future.

-SPJST-

Youth

Letters Section

District Six Presents Youth Achievement Day Results Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton hosted the SPJST District Six Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, July 20, 1997, at the Taiton Community Center. Members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Lodge 28, East Bernard; Lodge 30, Taiton; Lodge 40, El CampoHillje; and Lodge 97, Placedo all participated in merit points, royalty, talent, craft, scrapbook, and poster competition. The event was held under the direction of District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik and Assistant District Six Youth Counselor Karen Kaspar.

The program began at 1 p.m. Monica Staff, President of Lodge 30, Taiton, welcomed everyone. The colors were then presented by Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Members Jason Kaspar and Curtis Dorotik.

Jeanine Dorotik and Shara Dluhos of Lodge 30, Taiton and Jeremy Kalmus of Lodge 4, Hallettsville were the mistresses and master of ceremonies for the day's talent and royalty competition.

The tabulation committee for the District Six Youth Achievement Day consisted of Vicki Schneider of Lodge 30, Taiton; Charlene Borak of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Helen Zabransky of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; and District Six Director Matt Vanek as overseer. I would like to thank all the tabulators for their time and hard work. They have a tough job and we really appreciate their help at YAD. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped make our YAD possible and successful! Thank you to all the workers, judges, tabulators and our emcees. I also want to thank our District Six Director Matt Vanek and our State Youth Director Joni Lange for attending District Six YAD. We really appreciate all the support you give to us at District Six. Thanks to all the members of Taiton for hosting District Six YAD. You all did a great job and a special thanks to those who supervised the kitchen.

And thank you to my assistant, Karen Kaspar, who continually goes the distance to help make sure everything runs smoothly!

Congratulations to all the youth of District Six! You are all winners and I am proud of each and every one of you.

Keep up the great work!

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Six Youth Counselor -SPJST-

ROYALTY QUEEN AND DUCHESS 1st Place Queen-Elizabeth Wagner Lodge 4, Hallettsville 1st Place Duchess-Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place Queen-Crystal Roye Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place Duchess-Bethany Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place Queen-Nicole Dum Lodge 97, Placedo 3rd Place Duchess Not Available Lodge 97, Placedo

JUNIOR BESEDA CIRCLE 1st Place-Lodge 30, Taiton Kenna Bubela, Kirby Bubela, Bethany Dluhos, Kyle Kaspar, Jon Marcaurele, Camille Staff, Mandy Staff, Trey Staff SENIOR BESEDA CIRCLE 1st Place-Lodge 30, Taiton Rachael Dluhos, Shara Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Curtis Dorotik, Jason Kaspar, Megan Marcaurele, Crystal Roye, Chase Zalman JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place-Lodge 30, Taiton Kirby Bubela, Bethany Dluhos, Jarret Dluhos, Brandon Drapela, Steven Drapela, Amber Schoelman, Paul Schoelman, Mandy Staff, Trey Staff 2nd Place-Lodge 30, Talton Kenna Bubela, Jon Marcaurele, Danielle Zalman SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st Place-Lodge 30, .Taiton Rachel Dluhos, Shara Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Curtis Dorotik, Jason Kaspar, Kyle Kaspar, Megan Marcaurele, Crystal Roye, Chase Zalman, Camille Staff 2nd Place-Lodge 4, Hallettsville Scott Holly, Trevor Scott, Adam Siptak, Joshua Siptak, Elizabeth Vahalik, Nicholas Vahalik, Elizabeth Wagner INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Trey Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Olivia Wall Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 3rd Place-Danielle Zalman Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place Camille Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Mandy Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Kirby Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Trevor Scott Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Nicholas Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ages 15 to 17 1st Place-Elizabeth Wagner Lodge 4, Hallettsville CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Kenna Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Kyle Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place Camille Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Kirby Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Scott Holly Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Chad Dorotik Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Nicholas Vahalik Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 15 to Senior 1st Place-Curtis Dorotik Lodge 30, Talton

FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Kenna Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Danielle Zalman Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Mandy Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Kyle Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Jon Marcaurele Lodge 30, Talton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Jessica Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard 2nd Place Shara Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Adam Siptak Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ages 15 to Senior 1st Place-Nicole Dum Lodge 97, Placedo 2nd Place-Elizabeth Wagner Lodge 4, Hallettsville 3rd Place Curtis Dorotik Lodge 30, Taiton HANDICRAITS Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Olivia Wall Lodge 4, Hallettsville 3rd Place-Travis Krpec Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Amber Schoelman Lodge 30, Talton 2nd Place-Kirby Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place Camille Staff Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Nicholas Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Megan Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Kristine Dum Lodge 97, Placedo Ages 15 to Senior 1st Place-Elizabeth Wagner Lodge 4, Hallettsville HOBBY KITS Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Jarret Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Brandon Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Brent Gold Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Camille Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Joshua Siptak Lodge 4, Hallettsville 3rd Place-Jon Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Nicholas Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Jessica Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard 3rd Place-Trevor Scott Lodge 4, Hallettsville NEEDLEWORK Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Janet Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place Steven Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Kyle Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton

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Lodge 30, Taiton Sarah Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton Michael Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton Jeremy Kalmus Lodge 4, Hallettsville

PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Steven Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Theresa Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 3rd Place-Kristine Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Kirby Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Jon Marcaurele Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Chet Dluhos Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Jason Kaspar Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place Chad Dorotik Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place Scott Holly Lodge 4, Hallettsville

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Juniors 1st Place-Elizabeth Vahalik 1st Place-Nicholas Vahalik 1st Place-Trevor Scott 2nd Place-Adam Siptak 2nd Place Scott Holly 2nd Place-Joshua Siptak

SCIENCE AND EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Olivia Wall Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 2nd Place-Theresa Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 3rd Place-Elizabeth Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Joshua Siptak Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Camille Staff Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Amber Schoelrnan Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Nicholas Vahalik Lodge 4, Hallettsville 2nd Place-Crystal Roye Lodge 30, Taiton 3rd Place-Jessica Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard Ages 15 to Senior 1st Place-Elizabeth Wagner Lodge 4, Hallettsville SEWING Ages 6 to 8 1st Place-Kenna Bubela Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Kristine Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Ages 9 to 11 1st Place-Kirby I3ubela Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Mandy Staff Lodge 30, Taiton Ages 12 to 14 1st Place-Trevor Scott Lodge 4, Hallettsville SCRAPBOOK 1st Place-Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Lodge 4, Hallettsville POSTER 1st Place-Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd Place-Lodge 4, Hallettsville YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Jeanine Dorotik

MERIT POINT AWARDS First Place District - Junior Kirby Bubela of Lodge 30, Talton First Place District - Senior Jason Kaspar of Lodge 30, Taiton

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Seniors 1st Place-Elizabeth Wagner 2nd Place-James Svetlik 3rd Place-Jeremy Kalnius 3rd Place-John Richardson Lodge 28, East Bernard Junior 1st Place-Jessica Kelner Lodge 30, Talton Juniors 1st Place-Kirby Bubela 1st Place Camille Staff 1st Place-Mandy Staff 1st Place-Trey Staff 1st Place-Travis Krpec 2nd Place-Kyle Kaspar 3rd Place Chad Dorotik Lodge 30, Talton Seniors 1st Place-Jason Kaspar 1st Place-Michael Kaspar 1st Place-Crystal Roye 2nd Place-Jeanine Dorotik 2nd Place-Curtis Dorotik 3rd Place-Chase Zalman 3rd Place-Sarah Dluhos 3rd Place-Rachel Dluhos Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Junior 1st Place-Ross Juranek

Lodge 4, Hallettsville Youth Club Participates in Kolache Parade Dear Readers, I am writing to tell, you what a fun time I had at the Kolache Parade! It was really fun. Our youth club was joined by the State King and Duke along with the King's sister from Lodge 84, Dallas. We threw candy and SPJST coin purses to everyone in the crowd. We got to ride in a carriage led by two horses.

After waiting a long time to be judged, get in line, and go through the parade route, we got a first place for a local organization. Even though it was hot, we had a good time I can't wait until I get to go to another parade or festival.

Nicholas Vahalik (13) Sergeant-at-Arms SPJST--

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Enjoys Kolache Festival Dear Readers, The Snook SPJST Youth Club participated in the Caldwell Kolache Festival on September 13, 1997. We sang three Czech songs which, we had practiced long and hard for. Everyone enjoyed listening to us sing. After we sang the songs, we got to enjoy, the rest of the day visiting the craft booths, looking at old cars and eating lots of good food.

Fraternally, Travis Schoppe (10) (9/26/97) -SPJST-

(Editor's Note: District Six Youth Achievement Day photographs will appear in next week's Vestnik Thank you!)

9, Snook Youth Club Has Busy September

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SPJST Holiday Ornament Contest Guidelines All ornaments must be homemade-no store-bought, finished ornaments will be allowed. Ornaments must be youth club member's own creation. No pre-assembled kits.

Styrofoam balls are allowed.

Size of Ornament • Styrofoam ball size: No larger than 6 inches.

• Overall size for ornament: No larger than 6 inches.

Judging Criteria • Creative ability and skill 45 points • Appearance and Design 35 points • Neatness 20 points Materials • May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament.

Who May Enter • Each Youth Club member may enter one ornament.

Ornaments will be judged at the District Fall Meeting. The DYC will be in charge of securing judges and ribbons. There will be one winner in each category: ages 6 to 8, ages 9 to 11, ages 12 to 14, and ages 15 to high school senior.

The four winning ornaments from each District will be sent to the Home Office where it will be placed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree in the Museum.

Winners at the state level will be recognized with a certificate and have their ornament on the State Youth Christmas Tree. A picture of the Christmas Tree will be on the front page of the Vestnik with the names of the winners.

Must be present to win!

busy September. We had our meeting on September 3. We had a birthday cake for our honorary grandpa, John Junek. We also made bookmarks and Roland Junek talked to us about oil transportation.

Then, on September 7, we had our Grandparent's Day program. We had a good turn out On September 13, we sang Czech songs at the Kolache Festival.

Our next meeting was set for October 1 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dwayne Macik (9/25/97) -SPJST

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their monthly meeting on September 3 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was well-attended.

Thanks to the Juneks and Jess for the great bookmark for crafts.

The charities for October are to bring $1 for DARE, bring one or two pair of eyeglasses, and bring one can for 100 pennies.

Our next meeting was set for October 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

Fraternally, Candice Macik (9/25/97) SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Grandparent's Day Program Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook SPJST Youth Club held its annual Grandparent's Day program on September 7, 1997, at the Snook Brethren Church.

Everyone presented their entries from District and State YAD and after the program we served cookies and punch to our grandparents. We also presented our honorary grandparents with a gift to show them how much we appreciate them.

Fraternally, Lucas Schoppe (8) (9/26/97) SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Club Participates in Homecoming Picnic Lodge

Dear Readers, In one week, our town is having our annual Homecoming Picnic. Our youth group is having the snow cone and popcorn booth. I am very excited.

Fraternally, Lindsey Wiederhold (10/02/97) -SPJST-

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

There are also prepositional phrases, frequently used by people in the journalistic profession, such as: v dfisledku nVeho, v ramci ne6eho, etc. *** Here is a list of the most commonly used prepositions: bez—without die—according to (short form of po die) podle—according to podel—along, alongside vedle—beside do—into dovnitf—(go) inside kolem—round, around okolo—around, bypass krome—besides, with the exception of

misto—place, spot od—from, away from uprostfed—in the center of se and s—with ze and z—out of, from... u—at... uvnitf—inside behem—during the course of... nasledkem—as a result of... za tiC'elem—for the purpose of... v dusledku—as a result of... na zaklade—on the basis of... k, ke, and ku—to, up to proti—against naproti—across from vzhledem k—in regards to... kviili—because of... za—after, behind pro—for (also through and along, when used as a prefix). pies—across skrz—through, on account of mimo—besides, out of (town), miss (the target). na—on v—in po—after nad—over pod—under pied—in front of mezi—in between Assignment Construct sentences, using all of the above prepositions. *** Translate the following into Czech: 1. He came without his hat.

2. According to her, she no longer cares.

3. The scenery was beautiful along the river.

4. She sat beside her husband.

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

6. Mother called "go inside!"

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

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CZECH NEWS AND CULTURE

Czech MFA extends grant to CEFT fellowship The Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the Czech Republic has contributed approximately $5000 to the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas to help implement plans for a new Czech Graduate Fellowship at Texas A&M University. News of the Czech grant came from Ivan Dubovicky, director of the Ministry's Department of Cultural Relations and Czechs Living Abroad, in a recent letter to Clinton Machann, chairman of the board of directors of CEF11 According to an agreement between the Texas A&M Development Foundation and CEFT, graduate students studying American literature at two Moravian universities in the Czech Republic—Palacky University in Olomouc and Masaryk University in Brno—will transfer to Texas A&M in order to pursue their M.A. and Ph.D. degrees.

Holders of the fellowship will be required to perform certain duties, such as teaching lessons in the Czech language (open to the public), acting as a consultant to Czech American organizations in the area and offering Czech-to-English translation services.

The program could begin as early as the Fall semester of 1998.

"The assistance of the Czech government and their official recognition of our project is very gratifying," said Machann, but he stressed that most contributions have come from Czech-American organizations and individuals in Texas who want to encourage the teaching of Czech language and culture, great recognition of the Czech-American ethnic group in Texas, and cultural ties between Texas and the Czech Republic. The SPJST has been a key supporter of the CEFT, and President Howard Leshikar serves on its Board of Directors.

Machann added, "We are always very happy to receive contributions from individuals who cannot afford to give more than a few dollars but who want to show their support for what we are doing." Besides the Czech language lessons, one of the most popular features of the new program, according to Machann, will be Czech-to-English translation services offered to the public. "I am constantly receiving inquiries from people who need translations of letters and documents written in Czech," he said.

About $100,000 is still needed to fully fund the quarter-million-dollar permanent endowment which will support the fellowship in perpetuity. Contributions can be made to either the CEFT or the Texas A&M University Development Foundation, both of which are non-profit organizations. Checks made payable to the Development Foundation should be clearly identified as intended for the Cal' Fellowship. The address of the Development Foundation is Texas A&M University, 1501 Texas Avenue South, College Station, Texas 77840-3398. Contributions made through the Czech Educational Foundation should be sent to Ben F Trcalek, Jr., Treasurer, Route Three, Box 111-A in Caldwell, Texas 77008. Additional information is available from Clint Machann at the Texas A&M Department of English, phone number (409) 845-4898.

r CEFT DONATIONS AND PLEDGES Please mail the completed form to the CEFT Czech Fellowship, c/o Ben Trcalek, Jr. Treasurer, Route Three, Box 111A, Caldwell, Texas 77836 Make checks payable to CEFT Name Address

American Czech Culture Society invites you to celebrate

HERITAGE DAY:to formerly "Czech Day" at the State Fair of Texas * Hall of State October 19, 1997 Program begins at 11 a.m.

Music • Dancing • §inging • Food • Drinks Weather permitting, many activities will be on the steps and Opza of the Hall of State, including a 9:30 a.m. M&s. The Great Hall and Auditorium will be used throughout the day.

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Czech Heritage Week celebration in Austin In celebration of Czech Heritage Week in Texas, the Czech Historical Association of Austin is hosting its Third Annual Czech Night. The meal will be served on Friday, October 17, 1997, at 7 p.m. in the Ballroom of the OMNI-SOUTHPARK at South IH 35 and Ben White Boulevard in Austin, Texas.

The menu for the event features Czech cuisine including potato leek soup, roast pork loin, "rizky", goulash, dumplings, "zeli", sauerkraut with klobase, and potato salad. The menu also includes trays of fresh fruits and vegetables for appetizers, and a variety of fabulous desserts. Coffee and iced tea will be provided, and a cash bar will be available.

Guests will be welcomed at the door by hosts and hostesses wearing colorful Czech costumes. The world renowned Czech Folk Dancers of West and Kovanda's Czech Band of Fayetteville, Texas, will provide Czech entertainment for the evening.

Tickets for the meal and entertainment are $28 per adult and $14 per child (gratuities included). For further details and/or purchase of tickets contact Jerry or Tutty Maixner at (512) 345-9630, at 5808 Tomwooten Cove in Austin, Texas 78731.

Reservations and tickets must be paid by October 7, 1997.

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14/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 8, 1997 The 1995 session of the Texas Legislature, through House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolution 1024, designated the last week in October as Czech Heritage Week in Texas. This year Czech Heritage Week is set for October 19 to 25.

Invitations to help celebrate Czech Night have been extended by The Czech Historical Association of Austin to Honorable Secretary of State Madeline Albright, Governor and Mrs. George W. Bush, State Comptroller and Mrs. John Sharp, Austin Mayor and Mrs. Kirk Watson, Travis County Judge Bill and Mrs. Aleshire, Astronaut John Blaha, and other honored guests.

Come join us in our celebration!

The Czech Historical Association of Austin (a non-profit organization) President Pavia "Adamikova" Van Bibber -SPJST-

Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 263-5260.

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LODGE NO. 20, GRANGER Lodge meetings are the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 11-Kelm Family Reunion Sunday, October 12-Ashley Family Reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

LODGE NO. 4, IIALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 5, PILOT POINT-T1OGA Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m *4* LODGE NO. 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 6 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, October 3-Lodge 6 Trustee Meeting at 7:30 p.m. with Lodge 6 Meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 4-RVOS Lodge 46 Fall Meeting Sunday, October 5-Rienke Family Reunion

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LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS Sunday, October 5 - 100th Anniversary Celebration, sausage/ham, Czech sauerkraut with all the trimmings dinner begins at 11 am., $6 per plate, take-out plates also available; activities include fish pond, silent auction, cake walk, door prizes; everyone invited to come out and support the lodge

Sunday, October 19, 1997

Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call Audrey McCall at (254) 593-0090 or (254) 593-4192. ***

Victoria Community Center • 2905 E. North Street • Victoria, Texas 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Admission: $5 per person Under 12: Free

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John Ondrusek Dance Hall Boys - 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Leo Majek Orchestra - 4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

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* ENTERTAINMENT THROUGHOUT THE DAY *

SPJST Lodge 30, Talton Dancers Will Perform the Beseda Folk Dance PoLK of A Dancers Dance Exhibition • Arts and Crafts • Auction cn

Cake Walk • Country Store • Exhibits • Tarok Lessons Prize Drawing: Grand Prize $2,5001

* CZECH - ENGLISH POLKA MASS AT 9:00 A.M. * Celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner Our Lady of Victory. Cathedral (Laurent & Mesquite Street)

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LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN Sunday, October 5-100th Anniversary Celebration; free dance from 3 to 7 p.m. with music by Chris Rybak; kitchen will be open Sunday, October 12-Lutheran Brotherhood Dance with music by Allen Talley and the Country Playboys, 3 to 7 p.m. ($5 per person); kitchen will be open from 2:30 to 7:30 p.m. serving sandwiches, nachos and dinners Sunday, October 19-Harry Czarnek, 3 to 7 p.m. ($5 per person) Saturday, October 25-Allen Talley and the Country Playboys, 8 to 12 ($5 per person)

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Your Gift of $1 or More Will Help Enable Many of Our Younger Members Achieve a Higher Education SPJST members are encouraged to support the 1997 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. The progress of the drive will be posted at regular intervals in the Vestnik The names of all donors will also be published. Contributors of $50 or more will have their names printed in bold text. Amounts donated will not be included. Send your contributions to:

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LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday, after the second Sunday, of March, June, September and December at 7:30 p.m. *4*

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 1-Post Halloween Masquerade Party; youth games from 3-6 p.m., followed by karaoke from 7-11 p.m.; door prizes; adult admission: $1 donation Friday, November 7-"Gettin' Ready for the Big Cook-Off Night"; chili and cornbread starting at 5 p.m.; karaoke from 9-midnight Saturday, November 8-Veterans' Day Barbecue Cook-Off and County-Wide Sale and Trade Day. For cook-off information, contact Harold Vanicek at (254) 583-2335; for booth space ($10 each), contact LaVerne Cabla at (254) 985-2354, Pat Sebek at (254) 778-1582, or Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007 Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 985-2537. *4*

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, October 4-Private Wedding Rental Thursday, October 9-Lodge Meeting at 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 18-Rental Saturday, October 25-Rental Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 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) 8758381 and leave a message. *** LODGE NO. 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. *4* LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR Friday, October 3 - Jeff and Regina's Nameless Band (c/w), 8-12, downstairs.

Saturday, October 4 - Private Rental Sunday, October 5 - Fritz Hodde, 3-7 (upstairs) $5 cover; Kovar-Volcik-Prcin Reunion, 10:30 a.m. (downstairs) Friday, October 10-Granger Polka Boys, 8-12 (downstairs) Friday, October 17-Midnight Sun, 8-12 (downstairs) Saturday, October 18-Free Dance by Jeff and Regina's Nameless Band, country/western, 8-12 (upstairs), sponsored by RVOS Lodge 87, Taylor Friday, October 24-Blue Crowns, 8-12 (downstairs) Friday, October 31-Smoke Screen, 8-12 (downstairs) Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are 8 to 12.

Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. On premises catering available. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call (512) 352-6351 or (512) 352-7507 (Janet Kaiser) or (512) 365-5489 (Albin Machu) ***

SPJST Scholarship Fund c/o 100 Pennies Drive * P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, October 8-Monthly Meeting at the VCEC Building on Ben Jordan Wednesday, November 12-Monthly Meeting at the VCEC Building on Ben Jordan Wednesday, December 10-Christmas Party at Maggie's on John Stockbauer *** LODGE NO. 35, ELK Sunday, October 12-RVOS Lodge 50 meeting at 2:30 p.m.; regular Lodge 35 meeting at 3 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 9-SPJST Pavelka Cemetery meeting at 2:30 p.m.; regular Lodge 35 meeting at 3 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156. ***

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LODGE NO. 38, SMITHVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, October 8, 1997-VESTNIK/15 LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. 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.

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Saturday, October 4-Lodge meeting at 4 p.m.; Supergames bingo at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 11-City Fund Raiser at 4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 19-RVOS Annual Meeting at 2 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 27-American Legion meets at 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. ***

Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS

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LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Wednesday, October 15-Meeting Night Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Bingo every Monday night at 7:15 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. For hall bookings, call Dora Kopecky at 543-4865. ***

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, October 4-Combination Barn and Fruit Harvest Dance with music by The Harvesters of Dallas; come out for a fun time Sunday, October 5-Lodge and Youth Club Meetings, 2 p.m.

Thursday, October 9-Audit of books at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 11-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, October 18-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Sunday, October 19-Vitek-Pechal Family Reunion; registration at 10 a.m.

Monday, Oct. 20-Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 25-Dowd - Palousek Wedding Dance by The Combinations of Bryan Sunday, October 26-Marek Reunion, 10 a.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. 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 (254) 985-2545 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night. ***

LODGE NO. 48, BEYERSVILLE Saturday, November 1-Progressive "42" Tournament; registration from 8:15 to 9 a.m.; for more information, contact Bobby Wuensche at (512) 365-3013 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows. ***

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, October 4-Vino Brani Dance, Music by the Jodie Mikula Orchestra; 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m., Admission: $6 per person Wednesday, Oct. 15-Committee Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 18- Dance, with music by the Henry Rejcek Polka Band; 8:30 p.m. - 12:30 Sunday, October 19-Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas, Hall of State Building; Czech Mass (tentative) at 9:30 a.m.; opening ceremonies at 11 a.m.; discount tickets ($6.75 for adults and $4.50 for seniors) are available from Bertha Podhrasky. Come enjoy a family day of Czech costumes, music, dance, food and fellowship, complimented by costumes, music and dance form other cultures! If you intend to wear a.

Czech costume, please call Bertha with a description.

Space for vendor tables is available; call Bertha for details at (972) 374-1537.

Monday, October 20 - Lodge Meeting; 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, October 29-Charter bus trip to Casino Magic in Bossier City; $20 per person, including free buffet lunch; the bus will leave Lodge 84 at 6:30 a.m. and depart Casino Magic at 6:30 p.m. Advance reservations and payment required. Call Wanda Petr at (214) 352-4397 for reservations and information.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557. ***

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall. ***

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 54, WEST Friday, November 7-Fourth Quarterly Meeting at 7 p.m. at Lone Star Hall Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day). *** LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks. *** LODGE NO. 67, SCILULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (254) 939-7395. ***

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON Friday, October 3-Texas Brew, country/western, no one under 13 admitted ($5 per person) Saturday, October 4-Manny Green, big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Saturday, October 11-Vrazels, polka and variety ($6 per person) Saturday, October 18-Knights of Dixie, ballroom and variety ($6 per person) Saturday, October 25-Jack Melick, "The -Piano Man," big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Sunday, October 26-Lodge 88 Czech Day Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.; Regular Games at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. ***

LODGE NO. 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m., or as otherwise specified. *** LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, October 5-Jacksboro Highway Band; country/western from 3 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 18-Early Halloween Dance, sponsored by the Youth Club; music by the Jacksboro Highway Band; Halloween costume contest; 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday, November 2-Jacksboro Highway Band, country/western dance from 3 to 6 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. The Stardust Ballroom presents ballroom dancing every Friday, 9-12:30; DRESS CODE; 624-1361.

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 mouth at 10 a.m.

For hall rentals, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361 for a place to have your private party. *** LODGE NO. 93, HOB SON

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR

Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m. Permit No. 1-75 .10523248. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. ***

LODGE NO. 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 79, CORPUS CHRISTI/SOKOL HALL SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi.

Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited.

All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 139, DANBURY

LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. September through May. ***

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) 263-9031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, October 12 -Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 9-Lodge Meeting at 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE NO 94, WHEELOCK

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LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, December 14-Christmas Dinner and Social, Victoria R.E.A. Building, 12:00; Meal served at 12:30. Mark your calendars now and watch for further details.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE

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LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 8 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated. ***

LODGE NO. 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Sunday, October 12-Monthly Meeting at 3 p.m. at the Norwest Bank Community Room. Please attend!

Refreshments will be provided!

Sunday, November 9-Monthly Meeting at 3 p.m. at the Norwest Bank Community Room. Please attend!

Refreshments will be provided! ***

LODGE NO. 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA Saturday, October 4-Hatfield and McCoy Saturday, October 11-Texas Brew Saturday, October 18-Country Night Sunday, October 19 - Gulf Coast Czech Festival, co-sponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas and Lodge No. 172.

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Lodge 88, Houston Concert Band, Louisiana Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers, Capital City Choraliers from Nebraska, Sound Connection. Adult Admission: $6, Children: Free.

Saturday, October 25-Posse Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For reservations, call (281) 487-3297.

LODGE NO. 175 ROSENBERG Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY

Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each 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 .74.2073309541002. ***

LODGE NO. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, October 3-Peoples Choice Saturday, October 4-Catalina/Steel Rail Sunday, October 5-Youth Meeting at 3 p.m.; general meeting at 3 p.m. followed with covered dish meal Friday, October 10-Peoples Choice Saturday, October 11-Frontier Friday, October 17-Lost Wolf Saturday, October 18-Cheyenne Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 Wednesdays from 7 to 11 a.m. or in the evenings call (512) 218-9253. ***

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

LODGE NO. 189, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Monday, October 13-Jack Gartner and Peggy Clowers cordially invite all members to their wedding at 5:30 p.m. with the reception at 6:30 p.m. and dance to follow at 8 p.m. Glenn Lendermann will provide the dance music.

Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For dance reservations, call Marilyn Page at 632-1124. ***

LODGE NO. 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m. **.

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373-9482. Leave a message.

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

Saturday, October 4-Open Saturday, October 11-Backroads Saturday, October 18-Firecreek Saturday, October 25-Runnin on Empty Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meeting are at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open. ***

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Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

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Sunday, October 5-Quarter Meeting at l p.m. at the Wheelock SPJST Hall Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 184, MOULTON

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LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, October 4-Southern Express Saturday, October 11-C.C. Dixon Saturday, October 18-Cross Fire Saturday, October 25-Texas Fever

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE NO. 87, TEMPLE

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LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, October 17-Game Social, 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 25-Czech Fest Wednesday, November 5-Lodge 49 Meeting and Election

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LODGE NO. 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each 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. 178, LONGVIEW- KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Long-View.

LODGE NO. 2 I I, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. ***

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

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

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