Vestnik 1997 10 15

Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

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

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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 85 NUMBER 39 ISSN-07458800

October 15, 1997

Congratulations to Our September 1997 SPJST Top Producers Thanks to these and CE" of our active sales representatives for their part in building an even strc"ger SPJST for tomorrow. Keep up the good work!

Texas Fraternal Congress to Meet in Abilene

ALBIN MACHU Lodge 29 Trlylor )istrict Two) Top Applications Written

See the back page of this week's Vestnik for August September Consistency Club honorees.

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DOROTHY RACKEL Lodge 13 Dime Box

ALBIN MACHU Lodge 29 Taylor

JEANIE MASON Lodge 154 Fort Worth

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RODGER BATEMAN Lodge 92 Fort Worth

MARTHA BROZ Lodge 160 San Angelo

JOE KRENEK Lodge 172 Pasadena

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GLENN KAMINSKY Lodge 28 East Bernard

MONTA FOSTER Lodge 31 Yoakum

THELMA HRNCIR Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

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Delegates and guests of the Texas Fraternal Congress (TFC) will gather in Abilene for their 97th annual conference on October 24, 25 and 26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel. The membership of the TFC consists of fraternal societies operating in Texas. Each year, the TFC holds a conference to bring its members together for education and fellowship. The host for this year's conference is TFC President William R. Dees of Abilene.

W. Wayne Graham, the newly-elected president of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), will address the convention during the Friday evening banquet. Also scheduled to attend is Vera Wilt, NFCA Board SecretaryTreasurer. She will speak on the new laws and regulations that will become effective on January 1, 1998. The Youth Spectacular is scheduled for Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. Youth club members representing SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton, Lodge 160, San Angelo and Lodge 185, New Braunfels are scheduled to perform.

SPJST State King J.J. Novak of Lodge 84, Dallas and State Queen Elizabeth Wagner of Lodge 4, Hallettsvil]e are also scheduled to make presentations. On Saturday evening, the delegates and guests will be treated to a western cookout and dance at the Lytle Bend Ranch. The conference concludes Sunday morning, following an Ecumenical and Memorial Service.

Each year, the TFC adopts a charity in the convention community. This year, President Dees has named the Harmony House, a non-profit organization, as the recipient of its fund-raising effort.

Harmony House provides temporary shelter for abused children.

SPJST delegates scheduled to attend are Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska; District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky; State Youth Director Joni Lange; State Field Manager Gene McBride; State Field Representatives Keith Gatewood, Helen Hegwood, Jerry Kucera, and Jim Wiest; and past District Three Director Sid Pokladnik. —SPJST-

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 15, 1997

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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SIDNEY KACIR LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 P.O. Box 5119 Temple, Texas 76505

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

FRANK KLINKOVSKY DISTRICT II Home Phone: (254) 773-4801 3514 Preston Oaks Dr., Temple, TX 76504

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BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII

Sales Representatives Assistance

Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 Route Four, Box 166, Floresville, Texas 78114

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

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

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Fancy Footwork Continues For the past year-and-a-half, Lodge 88, Houston has been sponsoring a dance program for its members between the ages of 3 and 17. The program was approved by the Supreme Lodge in 1995 as a "pilot" program for District Five and for the SPJST. Under the stewardship of Sister Edna Wehring, the Lodge 88, Houston dance class continues to attract an increasing number of boys and girls. Enrollment for the current session is expected to top off at approximately 40 students.

"It's proving to be a very successful program for us," says Sister Wehring.

"It's not a giveaway," she points out.

"It's a quality dance program aimed at attracting young people and getting them involved in the SPJST." In addition to paying an annual enrollment fee ranging from $25 to $35, students purchase their own tap and ballet shoes, leotard and tights.

Children are assigned to classes based on their age and level of experience. Dance is taught at the lodge hall on Thursday evenings by Lodge 88 member and professional dance instructor Sharon Joseph. The 1997-1998 class runs from October 2 until June 25. To mark their achievement, all dance class participants will receive a trophy at the end of the spring semester.

To date, Lodge 88, Houston is the only lodge participating in the SPJST Dance Program. Sister Wehring encourages other districts and lodges to follow suit and promote the dance program in their areas. "It's good, clean fun and the young people really seem to have a good time with it," she says.

"If you'd like to set up a dance class in your area but don't have the students to go it alone, by all means, consider working with another lodge or two in your area," she suggests.

SPJST Dance Program Guidelines state that participants shall be SPJST members before registering, says Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, who oversees the program on a statewide basis. For more information on establishing a dance class in your lodge or district, please contact President Leshikar or State Youth Director Joni Lange at the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Plan for Success Whoever you are, wherever you are and whatever you do, you should have goals . . . To stress the necessity of goals, can you imagine Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to climb Mount Everest, explaining how he was able to accomplish that feat? Suppose he explained he was just out walking around one day when he happened to find himself at the top of the tallest mountain in the world.

Or the Chairman of the Board of General Motors explaining that he got his position because he just kept showing up for work and they just kept promoting him until one day, he was Chairman of the Board. Ridiculous - of course - but no more ridiculous than thinking you can accomplish anything significant without specific goals.

-Zig Ziglar

"It's good, clean fun and the young people really seem to have a good time with it."

Wie Back By Popular Demand The SPJST Home Office just ordered a reprint of 1,500 copies of the SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbook. Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin's department is in charge of the project.

"The books should be here in plenty of time for Christmas delivery," says Sister Anglin. The price, including postage, is $10. Send your orders to: SPJST Centennial Cookbook ; S O. Te ale, Texas 76563

What about your local lodge? November and December lodge and trustee meetings are an excellent time to establish a meaningful plan of action for your lodge in 1998 and beyond. A well-designed plan of action has the potential to unite all the efforts within a lodge and promote team spirit. Moreover, a well-defined plan of action can take potential problems and channel them into new opportunities for growth.

Experience teaches us that to be the best at anything takes dedication and the ability to focus on quantifiable achievements as well as quality-related issues.

Leaders - whether they are lodge officers or trustees - are seldom praised for how fast or how often they do something, but rather on how well they do it.

Our most effective leaders focus on identifying and then meeting the needs of their members and prospective members. They are always looking for ways to make their lodge and Society better.

They are innovative fraternalists and they take reasonable risks when they see opportunities coming their way.

Our most effective leaders are decisive and know how to find solutions to problem situations. They are competent managers because they understand the value of continuing education and they never stop learning. And that includes learning from life experiences, their mistakes and from the mistakes of others.

Many of our lodges are doing well today because of special members who have taken the initiative to establish and develop enjoyable and meaningful fraternal activities within their communities. Never underestimate the power of a good idea teamed with a positive mental attitude. Plan for success in 1998.

You can make a very real and positive difference in your lodge and in your Society: SPJST-

Wednesday, October 15, 1997—VESTNIK/3

From the Vice President's Office

Readers Write

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report

Texas Observes Czech Heritage Week October 19 - 25, 1997

As Of 9/30/97 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * INS. WRITTEN

APPS.

DIST.

$

11 28 17 3 18 9 6 1 93

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

147,500.00 1,645,000.00 475,000.00 32,500.00 252,000.00 547,000.00 255,000.00 5,000.00 $3,359,000.00

INS. ISSUED $ 100,000.00 810,000.00 160,000.00 125,000.00 142,000.00 897,500.00 84,500.00 25,000.00 $2,344,000.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR * INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED * APPS.

DIST.

INS. WRITTEN

INS. ISSUED

$ 1,275,500.00 8,483,500.00 5,584,500.00 2,546,000.00 4,121,000.00 4,387,000.00 2,605,500.00 80,000.00 $ 29,083,000.00

$ 1,090,500.00 5,761,000.00 4,894,500.00 2,103,500.00 3,076,000.00 3,015,000.00 1,940,500.00 80,000.00 $ 21,961,000.00

69 253 182 68 186 102 50 8 918

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President —SPJST-

Planning to buy or to build this year?

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

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I

(Editor's Note: The 1995 session of the Texas Legislature with House Resolution 83 and Senate Resolution 1024 designated the last week in October beginning in 1995 as Czech Heritage Week. In an effort to promote the observance of this event, the Travis-Williamson Counties Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas shares with us a short history of the Czechs who emigrated to Texas.)

Emigration The Czech population in Texas traces its roots to the 19th century emigration of their ancestors from the regions of Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, and Slovakia in what was then the AustrianHungarian Empire in Middle Eastern Europe. The country of Czechoslovakia, which encompassed those regions, was created after World War I with the assistance of U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.

Czechoslovakia's independence was proclaimed on October 28, 1918. Its first president was Thomas Garrigue Masaryk (his wife, Charlotte Garrigue, was an American). He was elected on November 14, 1918. Inspired by French and American models, its constitution proclaimed the country a Democratic Republic. It was ratified in 1920.

Under the Munich Pact of 1938, Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany prior to World War II. After World War II, in 1948, Communists under Soviet influence seized control of the government.

The Velvet Revolution in the Fall of 1989 ended the fifty-year occupation of Czechoslovakia. With the subsequent creation in January 1993 of the Czech Republic and Slovak Republic as independent countries, the Czech Texans now recognize the Czech Republic as their country of ancestry. The early Czechs

who emigrated to Texas came from the provinces of Bohemia, Moravia, and Silesia, which make up the present-day Czech Republic.

Czechs in Texas The roots of Czech culture in Texas grow deep. Individuals and/or families from the central European area that would become Czechoslovakia, presentday Czech Republic, emigrated to Texas.

One of the first known Czechs to come to Texas was Dr. Anthony Michael Dignowity who reached San Antonio in 1833. The first groups of Czechs to reach Texas dates to about 1847. Groups of Czechs began coming to Texas through the port of Galveston and went inland into Austin County, northwest of Galveston, where they formed the first Czech settlements in the Cat Springs area. After becoming acclimated to the new country, they and later immigrants began migrating to adjoining counties, settling within the Blackland Prairie Soil Region of Texas. The narrow strip of fertile blackland soils runs north and south from Galveston to just north of Dallas.

These migrations were related to the search for good black farmland and at reasonable prices.

One Million Strong Czech Texans have been recognized as an ethnic group which has made major contributions to the strength and vitality of the State of Texas and the nation.

There are approximately one million persons of Czech ancestry in Texas. The Czech language is the fourth most spoken language in the State of Texas. There are Czech language periodicals, Czech radio programs featuring Czech music, and many Czech-American festivals held annually throughout the State.

(Continued on next page.)

SPJST MORTGAGE 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 'k ,J 2 . 3R UNIV17,

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 t 20 years

Mortgages on Qualified Owner- p rated Business Re I Esi, to 8.75% :'icr 10 years 0 3/' : ' D 15 years

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About the Czech Republic

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Area: 30,449 Square Miles Religion: Roman Catholic, Protestant National Anthem: "Kde omov ("Where is My Home?")

President: Vaclav Havel Capital: Prague Language: Czech.

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Czech Heritage (Continued from page 3.

It is the hope of the Czech community of Texas that the yearly celebration of "Czech Heritage Week" will help to keep the Czech culture alive in the State. It is also hoped that through the yearly celebration, children of Czech ancestry will

learn about their identity, ethnic history, culture, customs, traditions, and language, and will learn to appreciate their Czech names and be able to identify that they are Americans whose heritage is Czech.

Submitted by, Travis-Williamson Counties Chapter Czech Heritage Society of Texas SPJST-

Scenes from District Two Fall Fun Day September 21, 1997 • Hosted by Lodge 80, Holland District Two Contest Winners Appear on Page 5

Around the Districts District One Fall Fun Day October 19 at Lodge 17, New Tabor The District One Fall Fun Day is October 19, 1997, at Lodge 17, New Tabor.

Registration is 1:30 to 2 p.m. Contests are needlecraft, kolaChe and horseshoes.

Other planned activities are bingo (25 cents per card) and volleyball.

Refreshments and a meal, provided by Lodge 17, New Tabor, will be served at 5:30 p.m.

For more information, call Randy Gaas at (409) 596-2606 or Betty Suehs at (409) 567-3340.

LEFT PHOTO: It's "Bingo Buddies" H Pajestka of Lodge 80, Holland and Frances Tallas of Lodge 29, Taylor, taking a break from the spinning wheel. RIGHT PHOTO: Red Oman of Lodge 187, Round Rock keeps tally for the horseshoe tournament.

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Three Fall Meeting October 26 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood District

Meeting Schedule in October 8 Vestnik • Will Appear Again Next Week

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

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LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 80, Holland President Harold Rohde and District Two President Kathy Fritz of Lodge 177, Academy worked together with district officers to plan an enjoyable afternoon of fun and gaming. RIGHT PHOTO: James Skrabanek of Lodge 47, Seaton extends a warm greeting to a vacationing Arleen Cabla Mayeux of Lodge 24, Cyclone, who now lives in Maryland.

Pictured, from left, past District Two Director Willie Kohutek of Lodge 47, Seaton, SPJST Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir of Lodge 87, Temple and Lodge 18, Elgin President Jim Mogoyne anticipate Fall Fun Day activities.

District Seven Fall Meeting November 2 at Lodge 107, Floresville

Pictured, from left, Karen Bartek of Lodge 177, Academy, District Youth Leader Patsy Koslovsky and District Treasurer Carol Tallas of Lodge 29, Taylor bid on silent auction items.

Meeting Schedule in October 8 Vestnik • Will Appear Again Next Week

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 SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

1998 SPJST scholarship applicalions are now available.

You may also obtain a scholarship application by calling 1-800-72-SPJST The scholarship program is adminisor, in the Temple area, (254) 773-1575. tered and funded by the Supreme In the spring of 1997, the SPJST Lodge SPJST located in Temple, Texas, Society awarded $50,000 in scholar- and from contributions by members ships. Almost 930 scholarships have and friends of the society. been given by the SPJST since 1983.

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Doris and Johnnie Svoboda of Lodge 24, Cyclone share a light moment with S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Chairman Dan Balusek of Lodge 47, Seaton.

Wednesday, October 15, 1997—VESTNIK/5

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Reports on October Meeting Hi! The monthly meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwood was called to order on Friday, October 3 by Brother Robert Dobecka, President. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by our youth club.

Sister Georgie Soukup gave a report of 29 members present, which was a nice crowd on a Friday evening. All officers were present except two, Sisters Barbara Hykel and Peggy Dobecka.

With all the other bookings of our lodge, our monthly meeting had to be squeezed in on a Friday. Therefore, a meal was had prior to our meeting, and the Board of Trustees meeting was held before our regular meeting. Brother George Straten reported a very nice crowd for the Board of Trustees meeting with 26 members and one guest present. He mentioned that it was the biggest crowd ever at a board meeting, which he contributed to Brother Robert and Sister Lydia Dobecka being the cooks. Brother Straten thanked all that came.

Since Sister Peggy Dobecka was not present, Sister Lydia Dobecka gave her treasury report and the youth club report.

The treasury report was accepted as read.

The youth club report consisted of visiting West Rest Haven and going to Six Flags.

They made, some donations to the Marlin Schools (their elementary'burned down and to the St. Martin's of Tours Parish Picnic. The youth club is also planning a short program at the District Three meeting to be held at our Lodge 6, Cottonwood on October 26.

Sister Lydia Dobecka, FAC, gave her report. She reported that the penny drive was on (which several turned in their donations). She also reported that the papers needed to be turned in regarding a fraternalist of the year from our lodge. She asked that the fraternalist committee meet after our meeting and decide on someone.

Well, guess what! It didn't take long for the committee to decide on Sister Lydia Dobecka as a nominee from our lodge.

Congratulations, Lydia! We all know that you will be a good person to represent Lodge 6. You have done so much for our

lodge in the past and you continue to be our "pillar of strength." Good luck!

It was very nice to have Brother Jerry Kucera and his family with us. Brother Kucera is our State Field Representative and he spoke to us briefly. We missed having Brother Johnnie Krizan, District Three Director, at our meeting.

On October 19, Lodge 6, Cottonwood will host an appreciation dinner at the lodge. All workers, whether members or non-members, are welcome to come and enjoy a day of togetherness. There will be a noon meal and possibly an evening meal if enough food. There will be games, free bingo, door prizes, dominoes and free drinks while they last. The meals consist of barbecue/sausage, baked beans, corn and cole slaw. Desserts will also be on hand. A lodge cannot exist without its workers pitching in and doing what needs to be done, so come on out and enjoy a day of relaxation and fellowship in appreciation for your hard work.

Also, don't forget October 26. The District Three Fall Meeting will be held at our Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Registration will be from 10 to 11 a.m. with coffee and kolaches served. The meeting begins at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Lots of activities are planned, such as horseshoes and a kolache/strudel/buchta contest. More details later.

Sister Mary Pavias was our birthday lady. "Happy Birthday" to Mary and to all having a birthday this month. Door prizes were then drawn, and our $5 door prize was won by Brother George Straten.

Progressive door prizes were drawn for, and the winners were not present, namely William Andrle and Mary Kolar.

Our "Show and Tell" was by Sister Dorothy Kucera and her son, Jerry Kucera, Jr. It was on ceramics. It was very interesting to know how it is done. They had some beautiful pieces that they had done, including a beautiful clock that Dorothy had poured, painted, fired and completed.

It was learned that Brother Jerry and Sister Dorothy Kucera had a total of 90 clocks in their home. Wow! You will never not know the time. Thanks for sharing this with us.

The meeting was then adjourned until Sunday, November 2 at 2 p.m. Don't miss this meeting; the Bezdek's are the cooks.

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

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

Halloween Party, Lodge 88, Houston Tarok Tournament at Lodge 92, Fort Worth Early Halloween Dance 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 Czech Festival at Lodge 49, Rowena District Three Fall Meeting at Lodge 6, Cottonwood October 26 Czech Day at Lodge 88, Houston October 26 November 1 Day After Halloween Masquerade Party at Lodge 24, Cyclone November 1 Progressive "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville District Seven Fall Meeting at Lodge 107, Floresville November 2 November 8 Barbecue Cookoff and Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone November 15 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament, Bruceville/Eddy High School Gymnasiums November 15 Deadline to submit Fraternalist of the Year nominations November 30 Conclusion of September 1 - November 30 Sales Contest December 6 Tarok Tournament at Lodge 20, Granger —SPJST-

District Two Presents Fun Day Contest Winners Gladys Marek, right, of Lodge 47, Seaton took First. Place honors in the Needlecraft Contest.

KOLACHE BAKING CONTEST WINNERS: Pictured, from left: First Place Dollie Hajda of Lodge 18, Elgin; Secon Place Agnes Eschberger of Lodge 18, Elgin; and Third Place LaVerne Cabla of Lodge 24, Cyclone.

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not too late! Members and friends of Lodge 6, Cottonwood are encouraged to contact George Straten at (254) 826-5863 to purchase their red, white and blue Lodge 6, Cottonwood Centennial tee-shirt.

Pictured above, from left, are George Straten, Jerelene Lenart, Kristy Lenart and Cathy Joymes.

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HORSESHOE CONTEST WINNERS: Top and bottom, from left: First Place Team - Bill Holman and Red Oman of Lodge 187, Round Rock; Second Place Team - Kenny Weir and Rudy Ruiz of Lodge 80, Holland; and Third Place Team - Wayne Hanusch and Lee Hanusch of Lodge 47, Seaton.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 15, 1997

Scenes from District Six Fall Fun Day September 21, 1997 • Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton District Six President Joe Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville introduces SPJST State Queen Elizabeth Wagner, also of Lodge 4, and District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik of Lodge 30, Talton.

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HOLIDAY ORNAMENT CONTEST WINNERS — Pictured, from left, the winners are: Elizabeth Vahalik (6-8); Kirby Bubela (9-11); T.J. Drapela (12-14) and Elizabeth Wagner (15-Senior).

Lodge 40, El Campo - HiIlje Youth Club members perform an entertaining "cotton pickin" skit.

District Six contest winners share the spotlight. They are, from left: Second Place Needlework - Nancy Fucik (30); First Place Needlework Charlene Borak (40); First Place Quilt and Second Place Kolache Lorene Vaculik (23); First Place Kolache - Deffie Krpec (30); and District Six Fraternal Activities Coordinator Helen Zabransky

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Invites Workers to Thank-You Party Dear Members of Lodge 6, This is a reminder to all the members and non-members that have worked anytime this year — there will be a thank-you party for you and your family on Sunday, October 19, 1997. If you have worked at any of the reunions, parties, weddings, picnic, 100th anniversary, or Westfest, you are invited for a day of food, taroks, dominoes, bingo and other games. There will be lots of door prizes, so everyone come and register.

Let's make this a 100 percent attendance, such as everyone made it 100 percent at the picnic and Westfest. I thank each and every one of you for working your shifts when I called on you. I appreciate it very much. Registration starts at 11 a.m. and dinner is at 12:30 p.m.

We will be needing help for our District Three Meeting on October 26. We will start cooking at 8 a.m. The ladies are asked to donate sweets for this occasion.

Fraternally your,s Lydia Dobecka, FAC —SPJST-

20, Granger Plans December 6 Tarok Tournament Lodge

The Sixth Annual Tarok Tournament at SPJST Lodge 20, Granger is Saturday, December 6, 1997.

Registration is at 8 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m.

The entry fee is $20 per person.

The fee includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

The tournament is for ages 18 and over. Please pre-register to help us estimate our food supply. Send your name, address and phone number before December 5, 1997, to Rudy Hajda at Box Four in Granger, Texas 76530. Late entries will be accepted if play slots are available.

For more information, contact Rudy Hajda at (512) 859-2570.

—SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone invites Community to Enjoy Activities Dear Members and Friends, Flag Hall. It's a great place and it's here for you. Please mark these upcoming dates on your calendar and come out and join us for a good time: Saturday, November 1 Post Halloween Masquerade Party Youth games from 6 - 8 p.m.

Karaoke from 8 - 11 p.m.

Door prizes.

Adult Admission: $1 donation Friday, November 7 "Chili, Cornbread and Karaoke Night" Night Before the Barbecue Cookoff 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 (254) 583-2335 For booth space ($10 each), contact: LaVerne Cabla (254) 985-2354, Pat Sebek (254) 778-1582, or Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007 Saturday, December 6 Veselanka Enjoy traditional and modem tunes by this popular Czech musical group on their 1997 Texas tour.

Adult Admission: $7 Wednesday, December 31 New Year's Eve Dance Celebration Back by popular demand: The Jed Durbin Band.

Adult Admission: $10 (New Year's Reservations: 985-2457) Whether you are planning a wedding, anniversary, company party, or other special event, Flag Hall, located twelve miles east of Temple in Cyclone, wants to be your party place. Flag Hall features: • Comfortable seating for 500 or more; • Fully-equipped bar and kitchen facilities; • Large wooden dance floor and/or display area and stage; • Large, all-weather barbecue cooking corral; • Relaxed atmosphere in a rural setting just minutes from Temple.

Flag Hall offers several affordable public and private rental options, ranging from just a few hours to an entire day —

Lodge 18, Elgin Memorial Presentation

Among those in attendance were, from left: District Six Director and Supreme•Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, Henrietta Vanek, Dorothy Mikeska, Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, District Six President Joe Siptak and Siptak and Susan Siptak.

Thomas Ries, left, and Jim Mogoyne, right, present flag to Lodge 18, Elgin in memory of the late Leslie Gustafson.

Accepting the flag, t, on behalf of Lodge 18, was Sister Evelyn Gustafson, wife of Brother Gustafson.

The presentation incluaed the reading of the poem, I Am Your Flag, and the Pledge of Allegiance.

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There's Something Spooky Going On To promote their upcoming masquerade party on November 1, members of Lodge 24, Cyclone printed orange and black "business cards" for distribution throughout the local community.

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Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher Hall Manager —SPJST-

47, Seaton Hosts Family Night This Friday Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The third Friday of the Food, month of October "42," is October 17. and That means it's learn to play Family Night.

Taroks, Hamburgers and too! french fries will be available, starting at 6 p.m. Progressive "42" begins at 7 p.m.., so please come and join us for the fun! You may also play other games, including straight dominoes. And, it is my understanding that Jimmie Coufal will be on hand to teach the game of Taroks to those who are interested.

Looking forward to seeing you!

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Sets Rules and Regulations Dear Brothers and Sisters, The October 5 meeting of Lodge 47, Seaton was called to order by President Edwin Pechal at 2 p.m. Flag Bearers Jessica Kirby and Patrick Greger brought in the flags and led the pledge to the U.S. flag. Visitors recognized were Freddie Schroeder, Rosa Lee Pechal, Ann Balusek, Willie Hegar and Marilee Cook. We certainly felt honored that you found the time to come to our lodge meeting. Do try to come again.

Only one member was on the sick list that we knew of and that was Viola Chervenka Davis who had knee replacement. Hope she is doing well and others who may be ailing. Get well soon.

The roll call of officers, sales representatives, and trustees was read by Secretary Dolores Skrabanek. The minutes of the September 14 meeting were read and approved as read.

New member accepted was Carol Linderman, and Brother Dan Balusek announced that after 25 years, Sister Ann will be transferring to the Seaton lodge. We all gave her a round of applause. Welcome to both of these members.

The board minutes were read by Edwin Vasicek. Correspondence included a letter from the TABC about the classes on the 14th and 28th of October.

President Pechal thanked James

CMN Benefit Raises More than $6,000

On September 13, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone hosted the Children's Miracle Network Benefit Dance with music by the Debonaires. An enthusiastic crowd of 650 turned out for the event which was sponsored by Scott and White Home Health Care Agency/Infusion Services. The evening, which included a live auction and silent auction, raised more than $6,000. The proceeds will help fund the Peaceable Kingdom Children's Retreat and various other child development and health-related programs in the Temple area. In addition to the SPJST, Garlyn Shelton Mazda of Temple and WACO-100 Radio helped underwrite production of the event. Project coordinators were Lodge 24 member Sherry Tyroch and Lori Broughton.

Skrabanek and Calvin and Dolores Skrabanek for decorating the hall for the barn/harvest dance on October 4. We put the wires and fruit, candy, gum, etc. up on Friday night. Thanks to those who helped. You know who you are. I might omit someone and be in trouble. So, again, thanks! We decided to leave the farm tools, etc. for a barn dance on the 11th with Jerry Haisler and the Melody Five providing the music. "Come as you are."

The first vice president had no report.

Second Vice President Ruth Hanusch reported on the previous family night when 20 players (five tables) played "Progressive 42" and since played straight dominoes. On the 17th, there will be family night and also an RVOS No. 5 annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. with hamburgers and french fries. I also understand that Jimmie Coufal is willing to teach those who wish to learn to play taroks. So if you are one wishing to learn, be there. Dr. Don Pisar and his wife learned to play "42" and Dr. Pisar did real well at winning and received one of the prizes. Lots of hamburgers were sold. She informed us of the fraternalist deadline of November 1. An FAC workshop will be held on Saturday, November 8. Volleyball teams need to be picked as the tournament is Saturday, November 15 at Bruceville-Eddy.

Secretary Dolores Skrabanek stated that she will not accept the lodge secretary position for the year 1998. We are looking for a new secretary.

Financial Secretary and Treasurer Gladys Marek gave the reports for both positions. The chairpersons all gave reports.

Jerri Ann Kirby gave the youth club report in the absence of Youth Leader Donna Baca. They had 11 members, four visitors, and five adults. They had planned on going to the movies but nothing good was playing so they went to the mall to Tilt and to Mazzio's for pizza.

In old business, we elected Willie E. Kohutek as the fraternalist for 1997.

Salary committee member Emily Stuteville reported that the salaries remain the same as this year.

Copies of the rules and regulations were distributed and the proposed changes were gone over by Woodrow Marek. He thanked Judy Pechal and Dolores Skrabanek for printing the rules and regulations.

Christmas Party We discussed the upcoming Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14, our customary date. The lodge will provide the dressing, gravy, bread, tea, and coffee in addition to the donated turkeys. The trimmings of salads, vegetables and sweets will be provided by members coming to the party. Bring your favorite dishes to share with others.

Birthday boys were Dan Balusek and Gary Skrabanek who have birthdays in October. Wedding anniversaries will be celebrated by Dan and Ann Balusek (25 years), Wallace and Elsie Jez, and James and Joyce Skrabanek. Hope you all did something "special" on the particular day you had a birthday or anniversary.

The Baluseks were at the Home Office the day of his birthday and Ann was taking him out to eat — hot dogs or hamburgers? Ha! The next meeting will be the annual meeting so come to vote for the 1998 officers. Pay your dues and cast your vote.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter --SPIST--

Lodge 66, Waco Invites Everyone to Arts and Crafts Show and Sale You are invited to participate in our Holiday Arts and Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, November 22, 1997, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at SPJST Linden Hall, located at 722 Leroy Parkway (FM 308) in Elm Mott, Texas.

Booths (8-foot by 10-foot) are available for $25 each in our comfortable airconditioned facility. If you need more room, we will provide larger booths for an additional charge.

There will be food available for sale all day. Make your plans to come and join in the fun and be a part of our holidays.

Please send your name, address and phone number by November 16 to Michael Galler at 526 Karen in Waco, Texas 76706. Make checks payable to Linden Hall.

For further information, please call Michael Galler at (254) 662-4934 or Dana McAdams at (254) 799-4510.

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Lodge 81, Needville Reports on September Meeting On a very wet Sunday, the SPJST Lodge of Needville held their monthly dinner and meeting. Even though it was pouring rain, 33 people braved the weather to turn out for this function. Inside, the atmosphere was dry and friendly.

Although our chief coffee maker was in Louisiana, Dorothy Kuban filled in and brewed us a delicious pot of coffee.

Everyone is always invited to come by and socialize with us. Thanks to all of the ladies who filled in to work in the kitchen while Darlene was away.

At twelve noon, the meal was ready to be served. President Macha led us in grace before the meal. Delicious baked and fried chicken provided by the lodge and prepared by our local restaurant, Darwin's, was served along with all of the tasty dishes the ladies brought.

Thanks to President Macha for getting the chicken and to all who brought food.

President Macha called the meeting to order at 1 p.m. The group was led by Miranda Wiles in saying the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Our Vice President Vincent Newman was not present for the meeting. All other officers answered the roll call.

Our secretary, Willie Mae Kuykendall, read the minutes from the August meeting. They were accepted as read. Benita Walzel, our treasurer, presented her report which was accepted as read. Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel read the schedule of events for the preceding month. His report was accepted as read.

Lodge 81 is sad to report the death of a long-time member. Sister Vlasta Nowotny passed away in Florida. Her services were held at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville. As you readers may recall, Vlasta was the reporter for Lodge 81 for many, many years. Her occupation was baking and decorating cakes which included the wedding cake for my husband and 134 years ago. She was active in many clubs until the last few years when her health

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Presents Scenes from Czech Heritage Day Celebration

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Retta Chandler, left, and Robyn Brownlee, survey the wide assortment of desserts offered by the ladies Czech Circle.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth President Albert Kubala and his wife, Helen, enjoy a spin on the dance floor.

Two of the very active players in this year's Czech Heritage Day Celebration were Cheryl and Gordon Hubenak. Brother Gordon and Sister Cheryl served as chairman and assistant chairman of this year's event. Congratulations on doing such a fine job!

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began to fail. Her husband was the late Herbert Nowotny. Sympathy is extended to her daughter, Joyce, and her husband.

A moment of silence was observed in Viasta's memory. May the perpetual light shine upon her and may she rest in peace.

Added to the sick list is Bernie Tielke of Houston. Other ill members include Adeline Bacica, Gladys Maresh, Bill Miller, Emil Pollock, Jerry Blinka, and Rosie Schwettmann. Our prayer is that the Lord will restore your health. Getwell wishes are sent to other members who are ill.

There was no correspondence received by the officers this past month.

Discussion was brought up about the fire extinguishers which need repair. It was decided to purchase new ones.

Here is something for everyone to think about. At our October meeting, we will have to choose a Fraternalist of the Year for our lodge. So from now to meeting time, think of someone who would deserve the title. Even if a person has received the title from our lodge in previous years, but not from the Supreme Lodge, he or she is still eligible to be a candidate.

Also pertaining to the rules and regulations of the lodge, if there is something that needs changing, please let Benita Walzel know.

A new member was voted upon. The young man's name is Blake E. Koepke.

He is the grandson of Doris and Joe Gurecky. Welcome, Blake!

There was one guest present at our meeting. Her name is Willie Mae Preuss of Guy. Willie Mae accompanied one of our former Guy lodge members, Olga Mikeska. It was good to see both of you ladies at our meeting. You all come back again and bring some more of your friends from the former Guy lodge.

A big thank-you to George and Laura Ann Abschneider for donating $50 to the lodge to pay for the meat for our-meal.

This was very generous of you and the lodge appreciates your thoughtfulness.

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Thanks to the following who donated attendance prizes: the Edwin Susans, Edward Kubans, George Abschneiders, Johnnie Kujawas, Adolph Machas, Ben Tydlackas, Gilbert Walzels, Walter Andersons, Mary Werner, Jeanette Barnes, Mary and Donnie Matcek, and Ivory Shilk.

For our October meeting which will be held on Sunday, October 19 at the lodge hall, it was decided to have a pot luck meal Ladies, you will need to bring a meat, salad or vegetable, and dessert. If you feel like it is too much to bring, maybe you and your friends can get together and one can fix the meat and the others can fix the other food — just a thought.

The farmers were halted by all the rain we received the weekend of September 19. Amounts from ten inches and more were received. Where we live, which is about two miles north of Needville, we received 15 inches. It was amazing, but the day after it quit raining, you could walk in the yard without getting your shoes wet. Everything soaked up so fast.

It was very dry and there were big cracks in the ground. The rain was desperately needed. There is not too much cotton left in the fields. Despite the late start in planting the crops, the farmers had a very good turn out in both the maize and cotton crops.

Thanks to Miranda Wiles for lending me a helping hand at our meetings.

Fall is here and many are busy with their gardens. In fact, some are eating fresh vegetables already.

Happy Halloween to all of the children. Please be careful when you go trick-or-treating. As parents, you need to watch out for the safety of your children.

Be sure to mark your calendars for October 19—our next meeting date.

Bring someone along with you.

Everyone is welcome.

Fraternally, Delores Macha, Reporter —SPJST-

The Memory Makers Singers of Lodge 92, Fort Worth perform traditional melodies.

Lodge 91, Crosby Honors 50-Year Members SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby honored 50-year members with a dinner at El Rio Mexican Restaurant in Highlands, Texas, on September 6. Pictured above, from left, are Edward Jasek, Evelyn Wotipka, Kenneth Lostak, and President Franta. Not pictured is 50-year member Floyd Wolcik.

Those attending the dinner were all officers and guests of the honorees.

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Tarok Tournament This Saturday Everyone is ("" welcome at the Eighth Annual Tarok Tournament at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort this Worth Saturday, 18, October 1997.

Registration is at 8:15 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m. The $15 entry fee per person includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Late entries will he accepted if play slots are available. Please pre-register to help us estimate our food supply. To preregister, send your name, address, phone number and entry fee by October 15 to Helen Kubala at 4105 Circle Trail in Fort Worth, Texas 76135, or call (817) 2375314.

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97, Placedo Reports on September Meeting

scholarship program and present a report at the December meeting. Donna Vanek made a motion, seconded by Pat Kovar, to donate $75 to the 100 Pennies Drive.

The motion passed successfully.

A letter was read to the members reminding them of the district fall meeting that was held on September 21. FAC Donna Vanek discussed the FAC forms that need to be filled out by the members for 1997 and also forms for the fraternalist of the year nomination.

Police Officer Kevin Epley from the Victoria Police Department gave a presentation, "Gangs in Victoria," and had a great response from the audience.

With no further business, Sales Representative Allen Sklar made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Sales Representative Charles Garrett. Door prizes were awarded and refreshments were served.

Our December meeting is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 at the Victoria R.E.A. Building. This will be our annual Christmas social with lots of fun, games and gifts. A catered noon meal will be served at 12:30 p.m., and our youth club will provide entertainment. We would like to see those attending to bring a minimum of three empty aluminum cans to recycle to benefit the Texas Zoo. Watch those mailboxes for your invitation and reply card. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally yours, Donna Vanek, Reporter SPJST-

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SPJST Lodge 97, Placed() held a meeting on September 18 at the Victoria R.E.A. building. President Yvonne Garrett called the meeting to order.

Brother Dennis Vanek gave the treasurer's report.

District Six Director Matt Vanek reported that the Supreme Lodge is sponsoring tap dancing lessons for lodges' youth, and that if we found an instructor, we could benefit from this in many ways.

Contacts will be made and presented at the next meeting.

A thank-you note sent by our youth club was read, thanking the adult lodge for their contribution for their recent trip to Splashtown in San Antonio in August.

Discussion was held concerning the 100 Pennies Drive by the Home Office for scholarships to students. Pat Kovar made a motion to lower our contribution and give a local scholarship as well.

Upon further discussion, a committee consisting of Pat Kovar, Gay Revel, and Susie Wiest was formed to research the

Police Officer Kevin Epley of the Victoria Police Department, right, accepts a gift from District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek at the September meeting of Lodge 97, Placedo.

Officer Epley addressed the topic of gang activity in Victoria.

133, San Antonio Reports on September Meeting Lodge

Lodge 133, San Antonio held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, September 21 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m.

by President Jarolyn Popp. There were 24 members in attendance.

Couples celebrating anniversaries in September were Alvin and Frances Schimcek (51 years), Bill and Frankie Campbell (41 years), and Tom and Doris Moczygemba (54 years).

The fall district meeting location has been changed from New Braunfels to Floresville. A meeting date has not been set.

Due to Good Shepherd's Church Fall Festival, we will not be able to have a meeting on the third Sunday in October.

The meeting has been moved to the second Sunday. Therefore, our next meeting will be Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m.

This change is for one month only. We will resume meeting on the third Sunday of the month in November.

Members celebrating birthdays in September were Louis Jasek, Theresa Jasek, Charlie Dee Kutil, Charlie Kutil, Carol Kutil, Carmen Mazac, Tom Moczygemba, and Marie Netek.

Door prize winners were Annie Styrk, Mila Phelps, and James Dlugosh. The meeting was folloWed by refreshments and a games party.

Fraternally, Margaret Schauffele Secretary/ Treasurer —SPJST--

Lodge 141, Sealy Reports on September Meeting Lodge 141, Sealy met Tuesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. at the ICC Youth Activity Center. Jon Zientek opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance,.

Barbara Rosenkranz of Temple, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator, talked about what the lodge can do for the community and what the Supreme Lodge can do for its members.

The next meeting is Thursday, October 23 at 7 p.m. at the Youth Activity Center in Sealy. All members are urged to attend.

Wilma Petrusek was nominated to be the reporter.

Claudia Janacek, Secretary SPJST--

Lodge 172, Pasadena Hosts Gulf Coast Czech Festival This Sunday The 11th Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival will be held this 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

How to Get There Lodge 172, Pasadena hosts their Eleventh Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival this weekend. The day offers attendeee traditional Czech foods and an entertaining program, including a dance from 2 - 7 p.m. with music by the Sound Connections. See large advertisement on page 18 for additional details.

Concert Band that features spirited Czech selections. We invite you to come at 9 a.m. and stay for the entire day ... what a e 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 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.

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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.

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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.

S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 2, Needville residents enjoy hamburgers out on the patio on September 19. The event was Residents' Appreciation Day and the chef was Administrator Charles Pearce.

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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-

Rest Home No. 2, Needville Reports on September Activities S.P.J.S.T.

Jean Johnson is the new resident to join S.P.J.S.T. No. 2 Rest Home in Needville, Texas, in the month of September.

Every Monday morning, Olie Eixmann, Ruby Lee Oberhoff, LaVerne Tielke, Ervin Kroll, Willie Mae Tielke, Viola Fuchs, Alice Bergen, Clara Naramore, Mildred Novak, Charles

Everyone reported a good time.

Thursday evening, September 18, the Polka Lovers Klub of America came to dance for the residents.

On Friday evening, September 19, Residents' Appreciation Day was held which included Mr. Pearce grilling hamburgers and all the trimmings outside on the patio for the residents. Residents had a good time.

On Wednesday morning, September 24, Peggy and Patty came to sing for the residents.

On Friday afternoon, September 26, the birthday party was held. Music was provided by Louis Vacek on the piano and accordion. Corsages were provided by "A Flower and a Gift Shop." The First Baptist Church ladies provided the cakes. Birthdays for the month of September were for resident Iola Pekar and staff Paulette Charanza, Victoria Galvan, and Sonia Taylor. Cake, punch, ice cream, and coffee were served to all.

Thanks to all denominations of churches and to all the volunteers who do services in the home for the residents.

Barbara Svatek Social Activities Director —SPJST-

Euton, and John McCormick came to have sing-along.

Every Tuesday morning, Frank Ramos came to have Bible study. In the afternoon, Toni Kramer and her group came to have bingo.

Every Wednesday morning, different churches came to have services for the residents.

Every Thursday morning, Father Ramsey, Milton Lengendre and Annie Stavinoha with St. Michael's Catholic Church came to have Mass. In the afternoon, the Catholic, Methodist, Immanuel, Damon Baptist ladies, and Presbyterian ladies took turns coming to have crafts.

Every Friday morning, John Osborne came to have Bible class. In the afternoon, Mildred Novak came to help roll residents' hair.

On Tuesday evening, September 2, George Lolley, Larry Ognoski, and Fritz Koehne provided music and singing for the residents.

On Monday afternoon, September 15, Ed Pisklak provided music for the residents.

Thursday, September 18 was Employees Appreciation Day which consisted of Mr. Pearce grilling hamburgers outside on the patio for all the employees.

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3. The right to expect a full and candid discussion of our role.

4. The right to expect an assignment equal to our talents and experience.

7. The right to expect guidance and support.

8. The right to expect to be treated in a dignified manner and not as free help.

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2. The right to expect that we will be fully briefed and informed on the organization.

John F Budd, Jr., Chairman of The Omega Group, has given some 21 years of volunteer service on 22 nonprofit boards and currently serves on six. He suggests that, just as organizations' paid employees have certain expectations of volunteers, it is appropriate to consider what volunteers can and should expect of us.

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6. The right to expect reasonable demands on our time.

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 S50 or more will have their names printed in bold text. Amounts donated will not be included. Send your contributions to:

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5. The right to expect psychic income (reward/recognition) proportionate to our contributions.

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Wednesday, October 15, 1997—VESTNIK/11 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.

Karen Kiley and Dwaine Hurta Exchange Wedding Vows Karen Annette Kiley of Plano Dallas.

The reception followed in the Camp became the bride of Dwaine Scott Hurta of Garland in a double-ring cere- House at the arboretum and was catered

by Sonny Bryan's of Dallas. mony on Saturday, September 6 at the After a wedding trip to Playa-delDallas Arboretum in Dallas.

The bride is the daughter of Ben and Carmen, Mexico, the couple will make Zell Rector of Colorado Springs, their home in Plano.

The bride Colorado, and the received her bachegranddaughter of lor of arts degree Gladys Hutchinson from Colorado of Mesa, Arizona.

College in 1979, The bridegroom is and a master of arts the son of Edward degree from and Edna Hurta of Webster University Temple. in St. Louis, Pastor Ardene Missouri, in 1983, Wuthrich of First and is a contract Lutheran Church in negotiator for Temple officiated.

Raytheon TI sysMusic was protems. vided by the The brideCanterbury Winds groom received his Woodwinds bachelor's degree Quintet. from Southern Given in marMr. and Mrs. Dwaine Hurta Methodist riage by her parUniversity in 1984 ents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a floor- and is a professional electrical design length cobalt blue dress with an alecon engineer also at Raytheon TI systems.

The bridegroom and his father are lace bodice and short sleeves. She carmembers of Lodge 29, Taylor. Dwain's ried a bouquet of yellow roses, blue delmother Edna is a member of Lodge 87, phiniums and pink stargazer lilies.

Matron of honor was Kimberly Temple.

Submitted by, Lynch, sister of the bride, of Denver, Edna Hurta Colorado.

SPJSTBest man was David Zatopek of

Westfest Taroky Tournament Wrap-Up

The 1997 Westfest Taroky Tournament was held on Saturday, August 30, 1997, at the West Community Center in West, Texas. Sixty players from around the state competed in tbe ninth annual tournament which was held in conjunction with the 22nd annual Westfest celebration.

Pictured, from left, front, were: First Place - Otto Kurtz of Fort Worth; Second Place - Greg Kubes of Fort Worth; Third Place - David Kucera Alvin; and Fourth Place - Jennifer Brezina of Fort –forth. Tournament oflcials pictured in back, from left, were: ",oL.1.:- ament Direct r Ernest 1.

Bezdek, Tournament Judge Henry Kubala, Tournament Scorekeeper Bernar A. Lenart, Sr. and Tournament Director Kenneth Kub la.

Make the SPJST your first choice for your family's life insurance needs.

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 casedisplay of the library. Czech articles will be displayed.

Submitted by, Marjorie Matula Publicity Co-Chairman SPJST-

Reunions 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

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.

Vitek - Pechal Family Reunion

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

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.

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-

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

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In Memoriam In Memory of Lee Roy Charlie Orsag Lee Roy Charlie Orsag, age 73, of Eddy passed away September 11, 1997, in a Temple hospital.

Funeral services were held on Sunday, September 14, 1997, at the Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home Chapel in Cameron. Rev. Tom Hanus officiated.

Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron.

Mr. Orsag, a retired operation manager for Loomis Armored Service in Austin, was born September 15, 1923, in Buckholts and was a member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Denker Orsag of Eddy; one son, David Orsag of Liberty; one daughter, Debra Foster of Cedar Park; one brother, Arnold Orsag of New Llano, Louisiana; and two grandchildren.

Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron was in charge of arrangements.

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Expression of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, ANN JANEK of West, Texas, who died Sunday, August 17, 1997, at the age of 83.

Services were held at the West Brethren Church of West on Wednesday, August 20 with the Rev. Don Kethcham and the Rev. Frank Horak officiating. Burial took place in West Brethren Cemetery.

Survivors include her son, Erwin and his wife, Vicki of San Marcos; one daughter, Doris Schneider and her husband, James of Clinton, Mississippi; two brothers, Ralph Neckar of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Joe Lovecky of Conroe; two sisters, Lillian Sodaitis of Long each, California, and Estelle Vrba of West; four grandchildren, Rebecca Schneider of Boston, Massachusetts, David Schneider and Josh Schneider of Clinton, Mississippi, and Amanda Janek

of San Marcos.

Sister Ann was a lifetime member of the West Community. She worked as a supervisor for Wolfe Manufacturing in West and Waco for 20 years and then as a baker for Village Bakery in West for ten years. Sister Ann was a member of the West Brethren Church, a former member of the Christian Sisters and an SPJST Lodge 66 member since June 1970.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Janek, who died in October, 1975.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Polly Gaidusek Johnnie Gaidusek Darlene Engelke

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of Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ALFRED R. PANKONIEN of Riesel, Texas, who died Saturday, August 30, 1997, at the age of 68.

Services were held Wednesday, September 3, 1997, at Bellmead Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Colwell and the Rev. Harold Federwisch officiating. Burial took place in the Riesel Cemetery.

Brother Alfred retired from General Tire Company after 33 years of service.

He was a member of Rubber Workers Union No. 312, RVOS Lodge 109 and the Meir Settlement Methodist Church.

He became a member of SPJST Lodge 66 in November, 1968. He loved music and dancing. He enjoyed his family and always was cheerful.

Brother . Alfred is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bernice of Riesel; two daughters, Kathryn Bailey of Mart and Carolyn Stearns of Laguna Park; three sons, Gary of Illinois, Larry of Riesel and Edward of Bruceville; four sisters, Bertha Broyles of Conroe, Ida Luedke of Hewitt, Ella Mae Neumann of Otto and Helen Cates of Ross; five brothers, Edwin of Wimberly, Bennie of Riese!, Louis and R.D. Pankonien of Waco, and James of Otto; 14 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Darlene Engelke Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek —SPJST-

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Emilie Ivicic Edward J. Stang Aria Inez Zalman Edwin E. Bender Maxine E. Mikulenka Frances Wleczyk Corinne C. Vaughan James H. Kaspar Allen C. Hemphill Edward S. Susan Edward Edwin Kunz Harold Carl Trojan Steven M. Fronek Mary Ann King

63 88 35 139 4 81 148 184 160 81 80.

183 87 201

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Georgia Kind William E. Hruska Adalene Doris Fincher Helen J. Pomykal Calvin Joe Chlapek George G. Schultz Sammy J. Bryant Annie A. Martinek Sara B. Powell Carl Edwin Jaksch Adela Stary Dixon D. Hedges Bernard Urbanovsky Lillie A. Wolff Ann L. Janek

Brenham Bleiblervillel Nelsonville Sweet Home Houston Elk Danbury Hallettsville Needville Blessing Moulton San Angelo Needville Holland Arlington Temple Bleiblerville/ Nelsonville Taylor Houston Houston Rosebud Seaton Taylor Jourdanton Ennis San Angelo Houston Sweet Home Houston West Rosebud Waco

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

Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

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Expression of Sympathy

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Slavonic Linden No. 66, Waco, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest and sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, MARTIN V. SMITH, SR. of Aquilla, Texas, who died Friday, September 5, 1997, at the age of 67.

Services were held at the South Bend Baptist Church and burial took place in the China Spring Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Opal Smith of Aquilla; two sons, Wayne Smith of Clifton and Martin Smith, Jr. of Aquilla; three daughters, Sandy Wilson of Calvert, Deborah Meredith of Waco and Marsha Juhl of Aquilla; three brothers, Dorsel Smith of Clifton, Roy Smith of Walton, West Virginia, and William Cottrell of Ohio; one sister, Mecie McChristian of Lufkin; 16 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

His daughter Karen Smith preceded him in death.

Brother Smith retired from the Army as a first sergeant after 22 years of service. He then worked with the Parks Department for 18 years at Fort Fisher.

He became a member of Lodge 66 in August, 1971.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Johnnie Gaidusek Polly Gaidusek Darlene Engelke

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, New Tabor, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, OLGA ANNE LOCHRIDGE. Services for Olga Anne Lochridge, 80, of Salinas, California, were at 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 23, 1997, at the New Tabor Brethren Church in Caldwell.

The Rev. Henry Beseda officiated.

Burial was in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell handled the arrangements.

Mrs. Lochridge died Monday, August 18 in Hospice House in Monterey, California.

She was born in Caldwell. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Tabor Brethren Church. She lived in California for the past 16 years.

Survivors include her husband, Arthur Guy Lochridge, Sr. of Salinas, California; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Arthur Guy, Jr. and Cindy Lochridge of Pacific Grove, California; a sister, Ella Filip of Texas City, Texas; and four grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the New Tabor Brethren Church.

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

Resolution Committee, Stanley F. Mrnustik Ben F Trcalek Susan Skrabanek

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of FRANK L. KASKA, a retired machinist who died Saturday, September 13, 1997, at his daughter's home at the age of 78.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m.

September 16 at Greenwood Funeral Home and graveside services were held at 2 p.m. in Bold Springs Cemetery in West. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, September 15 at the funeral home. He was born November 26, 1918, in West.

Brother Kaska was a member of the Corina Drive Baptist Church. He retired from General Dynamics after 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Bertha Lee Kaska.

Survivors include his wife of nine and one-half years, Irene Kaska; his son, David Kaska of River Oaks; daughters, Barbara Pond and Pat Jones, both of River Oaks; brother, Tony Kaska of Richland Hills; sister, Henrietta Urban of Bellmead; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two stepchildren; and two step-grandchildren.

Brother Kaska was a member of SPJST Lodge 92.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf

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Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, CHARLIE BARTA, who passed away on September 12, 1997, in Marshall, Texas, at the age of 90.

He was retired from the Rowe Machine Mfg. Co. Brother Barta was a lifetime member of SPJST Lodge 84.

Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Carl Birdsong of Marshall, Texas; his sister, Bessie Spahn; four granddaughters, Debbie Bagley, Carla Tynes, Teresa Allen, and Jamie Birdsong; and 11 greatgrandchildren.

Services were held September 15 at the North Chapel of Calvary Hill Mausoleum in Dallas, Texas. Rev. Stephen Bierschenk officiated.

May our departed brother rest in peace and his memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager

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Youth

Letters Section

Lodge 4, Lodge 9, Snook Hallettsville Youth Youth Club Club Reports on Reports on Charities District Six Meeting Dear Readers, Dear Readers, We had our District Six meeting on September 21 in Taiton. We had a lot of fun playing games and all the district youth club's raffles. We also had our Christmas ornament contest.

We were all very excited about winning with our ornaments going to the State Christmas Tree in December. State winners were:

Our charities for October were $1 per member for D.A.R.E., old eyeglasses, toiletry items for Phoenes Home, and cans for our 100 Pennies Drive.

Our speaker was Mr. Lyndon Jakubik from the First Bank of Snook. Thank you.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk (7) (10/06/97) —SPJST-

Ages 6 to 8 Elizabeth Vahalik Ages 9 to 11 Camille Staff Ages 12 to 14 T.J. Drapela Ages 15 to 18 Elizabeth Wagner

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on October Meeting

Sincerely, Elizabeth Wagner (10/06/97) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club Reports on Pumpkin Craft Lodge

Dear Readers, At our last meeting, we made pumpkins for our crafts They were cute.

Our honorary grandparents brought Halloween cupcakes! They were good.

We also discussed having a dance on October 17. It's going to be cool.

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (10/06/97) --SPJST-

Lodge

Dear Readers, Our meeting was well-attended.

Thank you, Mr. Jakubik, for speaking to us about banking. For our crafts, we made pumpkin people.

We are planning on having a fall fun night on October 17. It will be a lot of fun. Thanks to our honorary grandparents for the Halloween cupcakes.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk (9) (10/06/97) —SPJST-

39, Bryan Youth Club Plans Activities

Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held their September meeting on Sunday, the 21st. At the adult meeting, they discussed bingo and the Halloween party. We will start having bingo every Friday night. The Halloween party is to be held at our October meeting. We will play games, have a hay ride for everyone and a wiener roast. If you would like to come, we will be happy if you do.

Thanks, Lynde Roesler (10/07/97) —SPJST-

39, Bryan Youth Member Enjoys Craft

Lodge

Teamwork!

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Hope Hanusch stands tall with the support of Lodge 177, Academy Youth Club members Jessica Lyon, Jordan Lyon and Kristen Baffek. The four young ladies were offending the SPJST District Two Fall Fun Day on September 21 at Lodge 80, Holland.

(See related photos on page 4.)

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held their meeting on September 21, 1997. We had a fun day.

It was fun because we had a fun craft.

The craft was friendship pins. I made mine with black, orange, green, red and white beads.

Sincerely, Dylan Roesler (10/07/97) —SPJST-

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 15, 1997

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club Meets Sunday, October 19 Dear Lodge 66 Youth Club, Just a reminder that our next meeting is on October 19, and don't forget to bring aluminum cans.

We will also discuss dates to make crafts for our next fund raiser for Linden Hall in November.

See you then!

Fraternally, Justin Engelke (15) (10/06/97)

—SPJST-

88, Houston Youth Club Invites Everyone to Halloween Party Lodge

Dear Members, The youth of Lodge 88 would like to invite you to their Halloween party on Saturday, October 18, 1997, at the Lodge 88 (small hall) from 7 p.m. 'til around 10 p.m. There will be refreshments, games, entertainment and a costume judging contest. Everyone is invited to attend; and please bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you there.

Contact Mrs. Linney-Gonzales for additional information/details at (281) 999-3400 (work) or (713) 649-6138 (home).

Thank you, Mrs. Linney-Gonzales Youth Leader

107, Floresville Youth Club Reports on October Meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The October meeting of Lodge 107 was called to order at 1:23 p.m. by Nicholas. Ashley A. led the pledge. We had ten members, two guests and five adults. Our guests introduced were Travis and Hope. We had two new members, Ashleigh M. and Zachary B. Our youth leader reported on the Peanut Festival on October 11 and 12.

She also reported on the District Seven Fall Meeting. This meeting will be held on November 2 at 11 a.m. at our hall in Floresville. An ornament judging will be held. The ornaments can be no bigger than six inches in diameter.

After the meeting, we helped make peanut brittle and clean up the big mess afterward. Thanks to everyone who put in their time and effort Our next meeting will be November 2.

Sincerely, Kara Morrisey Reporter/Secretary —SPJST-

you have a poem, short story, book or movie review that you'd like to share" We'd like to see it!

Questions? Please call the Editor's office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

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From

the State Youth Director First Quarter Report

The following is a report of the first quarterly disbursements for the youth year. There were a total of 23 checks issued for a total of $851. There was an average of 284 youth club members attending their monthly meetings.

Leaders, your next Quarterly Report

Location 4 6 9 13 17 IS 20 24 25 29 30 39 40 47 66 84 92 97 160 177 185 187 196

Hallettsville Cottonwood Snook Dime Box New Tabor Elgin Granger Cyclone Ennis Taylor Taiton Bryan El Campo Seaton Waco Dallas art Worth Flacedo San Angelo Academy New Braunfels Round Rock Houston-West

will be due December 15, 1997.

Thank you for your help and support.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director

Quarterly Attendance 21 13 79 51 57 18 21 42 18 65 78 11 11 35 28 52 29 22 63 474 35 31 24

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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 creNo pre-assembled kits. ation.

Stvroloarn balls are allowed.

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

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

Judging Criteria • Creative abilit y 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. rl'he 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 he 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 l4fstnik with the names of the winners.

Must be present to win!

—SPJST-

Six Presents Scenes from 1997 Youth Achievement Day District

Pictured, from left, are: District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik, District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, First Place Teen of the Year Jason Kaspar and First Place Junior of the Year Kirby Bubela.

YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Pictured, from left, are: Jeremy Kalmus (4), Jason Kaspar (30), Jeanine Dorotik (30), and Shara Dluhos (30).

—SPJST-

Reimbursement $21.00 13.00 79.00 51.00 57.00 18.00 21.00 42.00 18.00 65.00 78.00 11.00 11.00 35.00 28.00 52.00 29.00 22.00 63.00 47.00 35.00 31.00 24.00

FIRST PLACE POSTER AND SCRAPBOOK - Lodge 30, Talton. Poster Committee: Jason Kaspar, Kyle Kaspar, Megan Marcaurele and Jon Marcaurele. Scrapbook Corbmiliee: Curtis Dorotik, Chad Dorotik, Bethaney Dluhos and Rachel Dluhos (not pictured).

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District Six Presents Scenes from 1997 Youth Achievement Day Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton • Taiton Community Center • July 20, 1997

Pictured, from left, are District Six Queen INDIVIDUAL TALENT - L to R: Trey Staff (30), 6-8 CRAFTS - L to R: Elizabeth Vahalik (4), Kenna Elizabeth Wagner and Duchess Elizabeth Camille Staff (30), Trever Scott (4) and Elizabeth Bubela (30), Olivia Wall (40), Jarret Dluhos (30) and Steven Drapela (30).

Wagner (4).

Vahalik of Lodge 4, Hallettsville.

9-11 CRAFTS - L to R: Joshua Siptak (4), Mandy 12 - 14 CRAFTS - L to R: Jason Kaspar (30), Shara Staff (30), Kyle Kaspar (30), Amber Schoelman Dluhos (30), Nicholas Vahalik (4), Scott Holly Trever Scott (4) and Jessica Kelner (28).

(30), Camille Staff (30) and Kirby Bubela (30).

FIRST PLACE JUNIOR GROUP TALENT - Representing Lodge 30, Taiton, performers are, from left: Steven Drapela, Mandy Staff, Brandon Drapela, Bethaney Dluhos, Paul Schoelman, Kirby Bubela, Trey Staff, Amber Schoelman and Jarret Dluhos.

CRAFTS - L to R: Elizabeth Wagner (4), •;urNs Dorotik (30), and Nicole Dum (97).

FIRST PLACE SENIOR GROUP TALENT - Representing Loc.ge 30, Taiton, performers are, from left: Chase Zalman, Shara Dluhos, Curtis Dorotik, Crystal Roye, Jason Kaspar, Rachel Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Megan Marcaurele, Kyle Kaspar and Camille Staff.

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JUNIOR BESEDA WINNERS - Representing Lodge 30, Taiton, dancers are, from left, front: Trey Staff, Jon Marcaurele, Kenna Bubela and Kyle Kaspar. BACK ROW: Mandy Staff, Kirby Bubela, Bethaney Dluhos and Camille Staff.

Jiton, dancers are, - Representing Lodge ..

SENIOR BESEDi. from left, front: Chase Zalman, Curtis Dorotik, Jason Kaspar and Chad Dorotik. BACK ROW: Crystal Roye, Shara Dluhos, Rachel Dluhos and Megan Marcaureie.

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PODPORA LIDSKOST BRATRSTVI east eeska Ueda organ Slovanske Podporujici Jednoty Statu Texas, zaloiene rok 1897

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15.fijna

Karlovs14 kostel je oznaZovan za perlu vala g ske architektury

Nepomuckeho. Nynej gi hlavni oltal pochazi z roku 1894. Z roku 1754 se v kostele dodnes zachoval pouze jeden kriz, maid cast puvodniho dfeveneho ciliate a nad vnittnim vchodem do kostela slova 121

Mirek Graclik

"Rozweselil gsem w tech wecech, ktere gsou powedenk do domu Pane pugdeme."

VELKE KARLOVICE "Karlovsky kostel mel stat na Machilzkach, avKak jakisi fojtka nechtela pry do "Slovak" choditi do kostela a jakisi Kvintena darovala misto, kde nyni stoji, a tak z toho sego. Obe len gtiny pry kostela neulily. Fojtka pry se obesila na "lesce" je gte pied jeho dostavenim a Kvintena byla pry v nem raz a umfela pravi dochovana povest o vzniku unikatniho fimskokatolickeho kostela Panny Marie Sneine ye Velkych Karlovicich na Vsetinsku.

S jeho stavbou se zapoealo 1. kvetna 1753 a ve farni kronice se mimo jine "Prieinenim jakesi

fojtove v darovanem od ni lesu vystaven kostel zdrivi na miste kacenem, jak aZ" po dnes stop'. Vesky z techto stromu, co z nich byl kostel staven, jsou na Drozdove Z'ivnosti.

Proto se fikci: Trch kostela je v Drozdove stodole.' " Dale se traduje,

Kostelik ye VelkYch Karlovicich je nevelky, proto se at do roku 1934 nektera mista prodavala. Lavice na leve strane byly pro teny, na prava pro mute. ZajimavY je i fakt, to karlovicky kostel nema na yeti kfit, ale rUtici. *Wild svolavaji k bohoslutbam dva zvony - vetS1 a mladS1 P. Marie Pomocnice kfest'anii a S y . Jiti, jent pochazi z roku 1929.

1-11-bitov opfedenY legendami StarobylY kostelik obklopuje hfbitov, ktery je opfeden staletymi povestmi. Plot, jimt je htbitov obehnan, navrhl akademicky malif Alois Schneiderka, jent byl dle sveho pfani na tomto htbitove v roce 1958 pochovan. Roku 1983 zde byl pol-Oben take spisovatel Petr Ktenek.

to v lese, v miste, kde kostel stoji, byl valy dlouho snih, proto pry byla stavba zasvecena P. Marii Snetne.

Bez jedineho hfebiku Na stavbe celodfeveneho kostela, ktery je pravem nazyvan perlou vala§ske architektury, pracovali mistni tesati a fezbafi. Kostel je vystaven ve stylu lidoveho baroka na pUdorysu rovnorarnenneho kfite, dlouhy je 30 a S'iroky 12 saint Raritou je fakt, to pfi jeho stavbe nebylo poutito jedineho hfebiku, vkchny tramy jsou spojeny bukovYmi kliny Zaroveri s kostelem byla postavena i dfevena. fara. Lidovi umelci pracovali velmi rychle, nebot' jit 15.srpna 1754 byla v kostele sloutena prvni mk a 21.srpna tehot roku byl slavnostne vysvecen. Toho dne se konala v Karlovicich i prvni pout'. Ta byla v roce 1811 pfelotena na prvni nedeli po P. Marii Snetne (5.srpna), kdy se kond dodnes.

Oltaf prodali na Slovensko Kostel mel puvodne dva zcela cifevene oltafe, hlavni ke cti P. Marie Snetne a bocni °hal% Bohutel pUvodni clfevenY oltaf se Karlovjantim znelibil a prodali jej na Slovensko. Podstatne zmeny doznal interier kostela na konci 19.stoleti.

Roku 1892 daroval kostelu tidovsky majitel sklaren S. Reich tfi sklenene lustry. 0 rok pozdeji byla pofizena nova kazatelna a dva boeni oltafe P. Marie Lurdske a Jana

Ueme se t'esky Let Us Study Czech!

Lekce tficata-Lesson 30 The conjunction-Spojka Coordinating (soutadici) Conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

Ex. Most je dlouhY, nebot' feka je giroka.

Typical conjunctions connecting 2 main clauses are: a (and), ale (but), nebo (or), nebot' (for). *** There are several types of conjunctions: 1. Cummulative- which simply add one thought to another, such as: a and i- and, also i and i-both, and jak and tak- as, as ani- neither, nor 2. Emphatic- the other part of a sentence or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as:

Farni kronika Na fate je jedna z nejlepe vedenYch kronik u nas, kterou zaeal psat faraf Pfikryl. Behem 240 let se v karlovskem kostele vystfidalo 17 Osmnactym je od sveho vysveceni v roce 1947 dnes petasedmdesatilety pater ye vYslutbe Jan Janieek, kterY v nem slouti katclodenni msi svatou.

Kostel jako Inspirace KarlovskY kostel fascinoval a inspiroval k tvorbe celou fadu a grafikii - Mikolakm Alkm poeinaje a narodnim umelcem Karlem Hofmanem konee. Zmengend kopie kostelika je soueasti znameho Karlovskeho betlemu, jent je po celY rok hojne nav§tevovan v mistnim muzeu. KarlovskY kostel byl zveenen i y e spouste filmech, napfiklad Balada o nenarozenem diteti, Deveica z Beskyd ci Evangelium podle Pastytfi. Pomeme 'east° se o nem pik, objevil se i na titulni strane mesieniku Hospodaf Cechoslovak, vydavany eeskYmi krajany v USA.

-Kevin Hannan --SPJST-ba i, ba dokonce- and even nejen...nYbri- not only...but rather.

3. Adversative- signifying contrast or opposition, such as: ale, av gak, vgak- (but, however) a piece- (and yet) ovgem...ale- (of course...but) jerae- (Still..., nevertheless) kdeto- whereas misto aby-instead of...

4. Alternative- statements mutually exclusive, such as: or nebo, anebo, 5. Illative- inferring or concluding, an additional statement motivating or explaining the first, such as: proto- therefore Tedy: tuda- then, that's why; consequently, therefore vidyf- indeed totii- that is, namely *** Examples used in sentences: 1. Neznam ani jeho ani ji.

2. Bud' mluv rozumne nebo mle!

3. "A piece se toei!" iekl Galileo.

4. Byl jsem u Tondy, je0e si ui nic nepamatuji.

5. Je to site pravda, ale neiekl mu to.

6. Misto aby gel domii, gel do hospody.

7. Presto, ze ji nemel rad, gel ji navgtivit.

8. Vim, avgak se mne neptejte!

9. Je to gpatna vec, proto vas varuji.

10. Pit ijd'te vgichni, nebot' budou dUldite volby.

11. Musim se ueit, Viclye mam zitra zkougky.

12. Nriclye je to Karel!

13. Nati to, vidyf tomu nerozumig! *** Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as: 1. Subjective- Je dobie, ZE pracuje pral, idelne.

Je docela spravne, ABYCHOM

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ji pomohal.

2. Objective- Bratr mi pi ge, ZE piijede do Texasu.

On mi pige, ABYCH piijel domu.

Sestra psala, ZDALI piijedu k nim.

Nevim, KAM pojedu.

Nevedela, KDY pojede.

Ptala se mne, PROC bych tam mela jet.

3. AttributiveDostali jsme ABYCHOM se nautili za jeden rok eesky.

Ve'domi- jake?-, 2e pracujeme pro dobro cele Jednoty.

4. Adverbial- Az' to knihu pieetu, vratim yam ji. (of time) Poekam na nem, az piijde, Here at means until.

Jakmile me uvidel, gel ke me.

Byl jsem tak unaven, to jsem usnul, sotvale jsem si sedl.

Nepujdu. pokud je tam on.

Pojd', dfive net 'Ade tatik.

Assignment Translate all the sentences into English.

-SPJST-

Learn Czech With Us Lesson 28 Genitive Plural.

Durative and Iterative Verbs.

1) tech: mYch/na§ich, tvYch/vaSich, jejich (her); modernIch, dobrYch; pane, hradit, Zen, !nest; mu g', stroj6, pisrn, kosti, moii, nadraN. Note: 1. Types 2ena and mesto drop their vowel endings and therefore we often find at their ends difficult groups of consonants. We separate these consonants by inserting a movable -e-: sestra sester, studentka studentek, divka divek, tovarna tovaren, and similary jidelen, oken, eisel, divadel, kamen; but lamps -- lamp, mesto 'nest. Compare: Karel -- A. sg. Karla, pes psa, otec otce, kopec na kopci.

2. Type ulice/ulic represents nouns of home origin that end in -ce, -ice, or -ile, -ile: silnice, 12ice, ko gile, chvile, stanice, radnice, sestienice, vanoce, velikonoce, Budejovice, and other.

Words of foreign origin ending in -ce: revoluce, existence, and the rest of feminine nouns ending in N. sg. in -e, decline like ri:Cie/rii21: prate, kale, tabule, 2id1e, veeefe, fotografie, Marie, peeene, etc.

3. Some nouns shorten their stem vowel in G. pl: penize penez, chvile --chvil, 12ice 12ic, sila sil (force, power), jmeno jmen, leto -- let.

4. Two words with double G. pl. form and double meaning: nedele: 5 nedel (5 weeks) - 5 nedelf (5 Sundays): leto: 5 let (5 years) -- 5 let (5 summers).

2) As for the use of genitive plural see lessons 17, 18 and 19. G. pl. is also used after words mnoho, hodne, moc (all: much, many), malo (few), trochu (a few), par (a couple of), kolik (how many), nekolik (several), tolik (so many) and numerals higher than four: pet, gest, sedm...deset...padesat pet...sto...Observe:Ten cizinec zna jen deset eeskYch slov. Alena ma ye gkole mnoho dobr r ch kamaradu a

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kamaradek. Kup mi pet slanYch housek a deset makovYch rohlika. Zeptali jsme se tech cizinca. Na prednake bylo mnoho Cecha a Slovaka a take nekolik Amerieana. Zustanu v Praze od vanoc a2 do velikonec. BohtfZel (unfortunately) si nepamatuji jmena tech krasnYch hrada, ktere jsme videli.

3) Some imperfective verbs form pairs

with one member, the durative verb, expressing an action that occurs in a definite time, once' determinate verbs; and the other member, the iterative verb, expressing and action in general, or action that occurs repeatedly, often: indeterminate verbs. Observe: Dnes veeer pujdu do divadla. Bratr Karel je gte chodi do gkoly.

CZECH NEWS AND CULTURE.

$50,000 presented for Czech scholarships Thelma Burnet Maresh has presented the Czech Cultural and Community Center with a gift of $50,000 to be used by students of Czech descent for college scholarhships. The gift was announced at the recent second annual fund raiser to benefit the Czech Cultural Center. Maresh, 92, is the widow of Dr. Henry R. Maresh, a Houston physician and prominent Czech-American citizen who died in 1957. The first three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded this spring to students attending four-year institutions who have at least one parent of Czech descent.

The Mary Karele Milligan Fund was established in memory of Maresh's granddaughter, and the Houston Community Foundation is administering the funds.

Applications will be available December 1 and must be returned by February 1. For additional information, call (713) 682-4608.

SPJST-

First Place Float

The State of Texas House of Representatives H.C.R. No. 265 House Concurrent Resolution WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's greatest assets is the depth and diversity of the cultures that comprise our common heritage, and among the most influential contributors to the state's history are Texans of Czech descent; and WHEREAS, Czech immigration to Texas reached its peak during the mid-19th century, when thousands of families left Bohemia, Moravia and Silesia to seek their freedom and improve their livelihood in the New World; settling across Central Texas, these hardy individuals survived, flourished, and progressed from pioneer privation to representation in the fields of literature, science, art, law, and politics, and left an enduring agrarian heritage in their adopted home, and the Czech language is still widely spoken in numerous areas of the state; and WHEREAS, The vibrant Czech traditions that shaped the state have continued to endure, handed down from generation to generation, and to ensure the preservation of this priceless legacy, a number of public-spirited citizens have committed themselves to the creation of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, to be located in LaGrange; and WHEREAS, Widely known as the "Cradle of Czech Immigration," Fayette County is an appropriate site for the center, which will celebrate and promote the unique contributions of Czechs of Texas through displays of authentic artifacts and printed material, genealogical information, and a living history area; and WHEREAS, Intended not only as a repository of historical material, but also as a vital and valued resource within the community, the center's projected facilities will include a library, exhibit hall, auditorium, amphitheater, and archives; with so much to offer, the facility will undoubtedly serve as a popular gathering place for citizens of Czech descent from across the state, as well as a stirring permanent tribute to the many contributions of the Czech community; and WHEREAS, The recent reemergence of the Czech Republic as a free democratic nation has reaffirmed the longstanding pride that the more than 1,000,000 Texans of Czech heritage take in their roots, and the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center will stand as a fitting expression of this proud legacy; now, therefore, be it WHEREAS, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas hereby recognize all those associated with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center and extend to them sincere best wishes for every success in the years to come; and be, it further

McLennan-Hill Counties Chapter Czech Heritage Society of Texas was the first place prize winner in the non-commercial float category in the Wesffest 1997 Parade. The theme of the float was Genealogy - Four Generations. Riding the float were great-grandmother (pra-babicka) Marie Soukup, grandmother (babicka) Mildred Dokupil, mother (maminka) Kari Ann Perry; and children (dice) Kaydi and T.Jill Perry; and accordion player, Dr. Jim Bezdek. The truck was courtesy of the Sykora Family Ford, Inc. in West, Texas. The driver was William Dokupil. Float Committee was Willa Mae Cervenka and Emma Ceska. Mrs. Dokupil, Mrs. Perry and children, Kaydi and Jill, and Dr. Jim Bezdek are members of the McLennan-Hill Chapter Czech Heritage Society of Texas.

WHEREAS, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for display in the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives and Senate.

— Uher

Resolution Cites Heritage Center Efforts

American Czech Culture Society invites you to celebrate

HERITAGE Dist

Program begins at 11 a.m.

Music

• Dancing • Singing • Food • Drinks

Weather permitting, many activities will be on the steps and plpza of the Hall of State, including a 9:30 a.m. MOSS. The Great Hall and Auditorium will be used throughout the day.

COME ONE! COME ALL!

Governor George Bush signed a resolution on July 14, 1997, from the Texas House of Representatives and Senate recognizing all those associated with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center to be built in LaGrange, Texas.

The resolution further recognizes the contributions of Texans of Czech ethnicity to the state's history and that Fayette County, which is known as the "Cradle of Czech Immigration," is an appropriate site for the center. House Concurrent Resolution Number 265, sponsored by Representative Tom Uher, Speaker Pro Tempore, was adopted by the 75th State Legislature on May 16, 1997. Representatives .of Czech descent who co-sponsored the resolution were Dan Kubiak, Kyle Janek, and Zeb D. Zbranek. Pictured with Bush signing the resolution were left to right: Dorothy Bohac, director; Carolyn Meiners, secretary; Retta Chandler, president and chairman of the board; Eugene Labay, director; Arnold Pechal, treasurer; Elo J. Goerig, vice president and director; Woody Smith, director; and Representative Tom Uher.

Board members not present were George Hruby, Glenn Hutka, Howard Leshikar and Larry Laznovsky.

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LODGE NO. 16, BILA HORA

Saturday, November 1-Rental Saturday, November 8-Wedding 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 meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 26, SKIDMORE

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS 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.

SPJST CALENDAR

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FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

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LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. *4*

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

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Sunday, October 19-Lodge 6 Thank-You Party for the Workers for the Year Saturday, October 25-Urban Family Reunion Sunday, October 26-Lodge 6 hosting District Three Fall Meeting Sunday, November 2-Lodge 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.

Sunday, November 9-Birthday Party

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. 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. *4*

LODGE NO. 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 18, ELGIN 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) Sunday, November 2-Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance, 2 to 6 p.m.; German dinner, 4 to 6 p.m.; Felden Fest German Band (open to the public); dinner and dance $10 per person; dance only $6 per person Sunday, November 9-Central Texas Sounds, 3 to 7 p.m. ($6 per person) 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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Conte out and enjoy the Eleventh Annual 5

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

GULF COAST CZECH FESTIVAL Held each year on the third weekend of October

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

Co-sponsored by the Harris County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas and SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172

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.

Sunday, October 19, 1997 SPJST Lodge Rozkvet, No. 172

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

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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.

3609 Preston Avenue • Pasadena, Texas Admission Donation: $6 ($10 Donation Includes Czech-Style Lunch) Children 10 and Under Admitted Free 9 a.m 10 a.m. - 1 p.m...

11 a.m

Coffee and Kolaches

Music by the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Concert Band Program by the Louisiana

Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Silent Auction, Exhibits,

Country Store, Genealogy Research Area Czech-style Lunch, $5

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS

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Czech-style Soup and Sandwiches

Saturday, October 18-Rental Saturday, October 25-Rental

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Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. *4*

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR 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) Sunday, November 2-Dance Hall Boys, 3-7 (upstairs) $5 cover Friday, November 7-Wesley Pearson, 3-7 (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) ***

LODGE NO. 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the fast Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. *4*

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA 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, 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. *** LODGE NO. 36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:45 p.m. ***

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

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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Opening Ceremonies

Proclamation of the Opening of Czech Heritage Week in Harris County, Texas Presentation of the Colors Parade of Czech Krojs Pledge of Allegiance American and Czech National Anthems

by Helen Hegwood Introduction of Honored Guests and Greetings SPJST Youth District King and Queen Program by the Capital City Choraliers from Nebraska . .. Children's Aotivtes 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.... .... ........

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Wednesday, October 15, 1997-VESTNIK/19 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. 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.

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LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS 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.

Saturday, November 1-Dance with music by Vrazel's Polka Band, 8:30-12:30 ($6 per person)

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON 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.

Saturday, November 1-Dance Hall Boys Saturday, November 8-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five 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.

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 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, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

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 NO. 87, TEMPLE 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 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 Saturday, November 1-Jodie Mikula, polka and variety ($6 per person) Friday, November 7-Texas Brew, country/western, no one under 13 admitted ($5 per person) 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 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.

Saturday, November 8-Fritz Hodde of Pflugerville (polka/western), sponsored by St. George's, 8:3012:30 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 month at 10 a.m.

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

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR

LODGE NO. 93, HOBSON

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

Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. *** LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK

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. .4.

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 CIIRISTI/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.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March June, September and December at 1 p.m.

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. 133, SAN ANTONIO 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. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 139, DANBURY 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 NO. 80, HOLLAN LODGE NO. 125, WESTHOFF Sunday, Oct. 19-RVOS Annual Meeting at 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, Monday, Oct. 27-American Legion meets at 7 p.m.

June, September and December at 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 1-Lodge meeting at 4 p.m.; *,* Supergames at 7 p.m.

Monday, November 21 American Legion meets at '1 LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each Loge meetings are the first Saturday of eac nth at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m.

2625 Floyd Street, Dallas Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-e.

LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON 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. 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON 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. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 8 p.m.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL

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

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. 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. 187, ROUND ROCK Friday, October 17-Lost Wolf Saturday, October 18-Cheyenne Friday, October 24-Frontier Saturday, October 25-Debonaires Friday, October 31-Peoples Choice 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) 388-6335. ..* LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

LODGE NO. 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON 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 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 Saturday, November 1-Austin Saturday, November 8-Miles of Texas 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 Saturday, October 18-Firecreek Saturday, October 25-Run= on Empty Saturday, November 1-Debonaires Saturday, November 8-Branded Heart 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. ..*

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

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

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

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 NS. 8 BURLES Saturday, October 18-Cross Fire Saturday, October 25-Texas Fever All Saturday night dances are from 3:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge meetings are the lint Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m,

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 Wednesday, October 15-East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 17-Pine Squares Saturday, October 18-Country/Western Dance with Mac and the Boys, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, October 22-East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 24-Polka Dots Wednesday, October 29-East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 31-Private Party 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 Friday, October 24-Pete and the Boys (old country and more), 8-12 Friday, November 7-Legends (country, variety), 812 Friday, November 21-El Campo Melody Boys (old-time music and more), 8-12 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. *** LODGE NO. 200, 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 Sunday, November 9-Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner at 1 p.m. at the Civic Center in Jourdanton. All are invited to come and join the fun.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of February, May, August and November at 2 p.m.

Please post yo:tr lodge's upcoming events here. ''% -2ese are free listings. To fax your list s o- news :"?r,zs, k.w I (254) 774-7z:E awe s rece.• Office at 1 (8C 727-7578. ..cnkyouf --S Pi ST-

SPJST Proudly Introduces The August-September Consistency Club The Consistency Club recognizes those SPJST Sales Representatives who have written a minimum of two applications each month for two or more consecutive months.

DOROTHY RACKEL

ALBIN MACHU (8)

DISTRICT I

DISTRICT II

Lodge 13 Dime Box

Lodge 29 Taylor

GLENN KAMINSKY (2) DISTRICT VI Lodge 28 East Bernard

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. (8)

MARTHA BROZ (5)

DISTRICT II

DISTRICT IV

Lodge 80 Holland

Lodge 160 San Angelo

Miith a faith born of dais, dedication and a renewed commitment to our members and the communities that we serve, we proudly proclaim in our centennial year that,

"The Best is Yet to Come!"

Tell your friends about membership in the SPJST. For 100 years, the SPJST and its local lodges have worked to establish the Society as a proactive fraternal organization. There's no better time than now, during the 1997 SPJST Centennial Membership Drive, to encourage your friends and families to join .

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

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

ting new members.

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

the valuable benefits SPJST has to offer.

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

With Your Cooperation and Support, The Best Is Yet to Come!

will have extra forms available).

Here's Your Coupon r to Participate in tb, Centennial Membership Drive Here is the information on the prospect:

for membership in the SPJST.

I would like to introduce

(Name of Prospect)

Here is my information:

SPJST members are encouraged to be a part of the SPJST Centennial Membership Drive.

Name

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Address

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City/ZIP

City/ZIP

Telephone No,

Telephone No.

You may list a preferred sales representative to make the contact

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"Recruiters" become eligible for a variety of prizes. Your coupon for recommending new members appears at right.

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Hand to lodge sales representative or mail to:

SPJST Home Office Attn: Insurance Department P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503