Vestnik 1998 02 11

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 BROTHERHOOD

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

February 11, 1998

ISSN-07458800

VOLUME 86 NUMBER 6

Happy Valentine's Day to our members and friends from the SPJST Home Office.

Thanks for your support and participation in this, our Fifth Annual Valentine's Day issue.

A President's Day Tribute to Washington: Father of Our Country

by George Roche G eorge Washington was born in 1732 on a small, struggling

tobacco farm in Virginia. His father died when he was eleven, and he had to work to help the family make ends meet. As a young boy, he also had to memorize more than 100 rules of conduct devised by French Catholic monks. Here are a few examples.

Speak not when you should hold your peace.

Always submit your judgment to others with modesty.

To My Children, Grandchildren, Daughters-in-Law, and Great-Grandson Tyler I love you all very much.

You are all the greatest anyone could wish for as family.

From Dorothy (Mom to most of you) Ashley and Scott Happy Valentine's Day to our two sweethearts.

We Love You Both!

Hugs and Kisses, Mimi Martha and Papa Milton Happy Valentine's Day (PoPo) Louis and (MoMo) Ruth Kohutek We love you very much!

Love, Ryan, Jared, Travis and Russ We Miss You! To Both of My Davids Never far from my thoughts, I long to be with both of you every moment of the day.

Have a happy Valentine's Day. I love you with all my heart.

Your loving wife and mother, Renee Oberle

To The Boss Happy Valentine's Day! From Dogbert Mom (Eva) and Dad (Steve) Herman Happy Valentine's Day! I Love You! Kristi (Kooney)

Debra Thanks for being a very kind and caring friend.

Love, Melanie

Happy Valentine's Day Cory, Kelly and Zachary Love, Mom and Dad To Stephen, Hope and Matthew Hanusch My love for you is Greater than the Great Blue Seas, Taller than the Tallest Mountains, Farther than the Eye can See and as Cool as the Water in a Water Fountain.

Nothing is comparable to my Love for you Three!

From Grandma and PaPa '91r

Mimi Irene and Papa Fred Thanks for being a super set of grandparents.

You are both so sweet.

Love, Ashley

To Arleen and Herman Happy Valentine's Day to our Maryland Valentines!

Love, Mom and Dad

Be not hasty to believe flying reports to the disparagement of any.

Let your conversation be without malice or envy . .

When you speak of God or His attributes, let it be seriously . .

Let your recreation he manful, not sinful.

Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience.

He didn't forget these rules or outgrow them.

They were rules for life, and they were not just about common courtesy but about developing moral character and moral discipline.

In 1775, after the first shots between the Redcoats and the Minutemen were fired at Lexington and Concord, the Second Continental Congress unanimously elected George Washington as commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. Why? He was not a general. He was just a simple country farmer who happened to have some limited military experience. He did not enjoy a reputation as a powerful politician or a great orator.

At 43, he was also far too young for such an awesome responsibility. But he was the type of man who never quit, no matter how difficult the odds. If the.

American cause had to rest on the shoulders of one man, the delegates knew unquestionably that the man had to be George Washington.

He was facing a hopeless cause. The Continentals had no trained soldiers, no money, no ammunition, no weapons. and no supplies. Yet they were about to take on the greatest army in the world.

Britain was a superpower. George Washington, however, found ingenious ways to make America's great liabilities into assets. And as a commander, he was bold, decisive, and strategically brilliant. Moreover, he inspired his men by setting a personal example of bravery on the battlefield and endurance in camp. He lived in the same conditions as his men. He suffered the same cold hunger, and pain.

There is no question that the arm+. would have deserted en masse at Valle â– Forge if it had not been for Georgu Washington. The War for Independence was essentially won in 1781 after George Washington pulled off a stunning surprise attack at Yorktown.

He went on to become the first President of the United States in 1799.

In fact, the drafters of the Constitution had him specifically in mind when (Continued on page 3.1

This year's host lodge is Lodge 186, Caldwell, Texas Lodge is located just off Highway on the south side of Caldwell.

For registration information, please contact the President's• Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

Happy Valentines to my mom, Nora Lee Zavodny Love, Bobby

Make plans now to attend the 1998 Lodge Qfficers Workshop

Happy Valentines to my "4 Darlings" Jamie, Brenda, Buster, and Treyton!

From Mom and Dad

and 1997 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards Banquet

(Continued on page 10.)

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, February 11, 1998

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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Plannihg Brings It All Together Let's Make It Happen With the annual statewide workshop just around the corner, now is an excellent time to address the nuts and bolts issues related to planning for the future of our local lodges and the SPJST. Being active in a lodge can be a rewarding experience. It can also be a challenge - especially when your lodge owns its own building. There must be adequate capital: Money for utilities. Money for insurance. Money for taxes. Money for maintenance.

Money for scholarships. Money for charitable giving.

The list goes on.

To be sure, maintaining a healthy balance sheet is an essential element in building a dynamic lodge.

But capital comes in many forms .. .

In a fraternal benefit society, one of the most important forms of capital is the time and labor of the volunteers.

Managing such an operation requires a high degree of initiative, creativity and hard work.

Planning brings it all together.

An effective action plan includes clearly defined goals and action plans.

And, therein lies one of the main reasons for planning - to help convince ourselves and others that we know what we are doing. Few people would attempt to build a house without first preparing detailed plans. The same holds true in constructing an effective fraternal activity and insurance marketing program. Planning and the communication of these ideas can improve our chances for achieving financial independence and extend meaningful benefits to our members and the communities in which they live.

There is no exact formula for preparing a good fraternal programming and marketing plan; however, some guidelines do exist. Look at our most active lodges and you'll see some striking similarities. The most obvious trait that they possess is internal consistency. Each part of the operation works to support and complement each other part. This stability enables the lodge and its members to project a sense of purpose and togetherness.

Your "business plan" doesn't have to be a complicated legal document for it to have value. What it does require is serious thought and clearly defined goals and objectives. It can be as simple as establishing an annual budget and calendar of events and then assigning accountabilities. With these elements in place, you're ready to move forward.

Clearly, we can't manage the past.

That's water under the bridge. The best we can do is manage the present and - to a large degree - the future.

Without a doubt, we have the capacity to make good things happen ..

Let's do it.

Statewide Workshop February 28 The President's office mailed registration information regarding the SPJST Statewide Workshop and 1997 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet to local lodge secretaries and fraternal activity coordinators in January.

The workshop will be February 28 at Lodge 186 in Caldwell and is open to all members at no charge. The afternoon banquet will also be provided at no charge - to all 1997 and 1998 lodge officers, award-winning sales representatives and one accompanying guest or spouse.

Additional members or guests who would like to attend the banquet may do so by purchasing an advanced reservation for $8.95.

Completed registration materials are due in the Home Office by February 19.

The workshop is set to begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue through 2 p.m., including a complimentary noon luncheon. The Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet is scheduled to follow from 3 until 6 p.m.

For more information, please see the related article on page three or contact the President's office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

"In a lodge, one of the most important forms of capital is the time and labor of the volunteers."

We've Got You Covered The SPJST Newborn Benefit is a non-contractual fraternal benefit that provides $1,500 of automatic insurance coverage for children horn into families where both parents are SPJST-members at least 60 days prior to the birth of the child. Or, one parent, in the case of single parent families, will satisfy the requirement.

The $1,500 automatic coverage for the child will begin from calendar day 3.through calendar day 90..

When the application is taken for the child during the 3rd through 90th day period, guaranteed coverage for $5,000 may be purchased at standard premium rates for any permanent life insurance certificate.

If this applies to your new arrival, please contact the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578 and you'll also receive a complimentary SPJST blanket. Congratulations and best wishes to all of our new parents!

Thought for the Week Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.

- Goethe -SPJST-

Wednesday, February 11, 1998—VESTNIK/3

George Washtington (Continued from page 1.) they treated the office.

George Washington risked every-. thing and gave up his private life once more to lead the struggling new nation, which was bankrupt, disorganized, and weak. He himself said that being the first president was like "entering upon an unexplored field enveloped on every side with clouds and darkness."

Above all, George Washington was keenly aware that forming "a new government requires infinite care." Here is a brief listing of his many accorn.L plishments as President: • He straightened out the nation's finances, calling for full repayment of the Revolutionary war debt, frugal spending, a balanced budget and low taxes.

• He defended religion and morality as what he culled the "twin pillars" of the free society.

His diaries and letters arc filled with references to his strong personal faith. He also defended religious freedom and tolerance for such traditionally persecuted groups as the Baptists, Roman Catholics, Quakers, and Jews.

Lodge 186, Caldwell readying for February 28 SPJST awards banquet Lodge 186, Caldwell is very excited about hosting this year's SPJST Recognition and Incentive Banquet.

They are looking forward to making this a memorable day for the members of the society.

The theme this year will be "SPJST—The Fountain of Youth."

Scientific studies show that volunteering can be the best kind of therapy for boredom or depression and being an active member can actually help keep a person younger, both mentally and physically.

Our plan is to turn SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell into a wonderful, restful retreat for the day's event.

If your "sense of fun" is up to it, you are encouraged to dress in any shade of blue. It would be interesting

• He was a peacemaker. When two rival political parties formed, he made sure that he had repre-. sentatives of both in his cabinet.

Avoiding bitter factionalism was one of his strongest concerns.

His refusal to accept a third term was an extraordinary historical event.

That a ruler would voluntarily hand over the reins of government to another was almost unthinkable; it had rarely ever happened in all human history. By giving his awesome political power back to the people who had entrusted it to him, George Washington gained something far greater than the power any king ever possessed: He became the father not just of a country but of the greatest experiment in freedom the world has ever known.

George Washington bitterly regretted the fact that he had no children of his own. But since he was the "father of our country," we are all rightly his heirs. He showed us the tremendous power of one individual. He created not only a model for the chief executive but a model for every citizen. He was the living embodiment of what it means to be an American.

(George Roche is President of Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.)

—SPJST-

13TH ANNUAL SPJST STATE TAROK TOURNAMENT

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1998 LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS ENTRY FEE: $7 REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 1

to look out across the crowd and see a sea of blue.

Submitted by, Barbara Rosenkranz State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJSTMNIPO••••••■•

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-97 through 4-30-98

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

6.25% Annualized Effective 11-1-97 through 4-30-98

INTEREST RATE FOR UNIVERSAL LIFE 7.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-97 through 4-30-98

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 6.75% for 1 to 7 years 7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.50% for 10 years 8.75 % for 11 to 15 years

NOTICE OF OPENING IN POSITION OF DISTRICT FIVE FIELD REPRESENTATIVE Interested and qualified persons may submit a letter of application and their resume to the SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple TX, 76503 directed to the attention of Vice President.

Letters and resumes should be delivered to the SPJST by February 20, 1998.

We prefer an individual who has five to ten years of experience in insurance sales and supervision experience will also be an item of consideration. The position requires some of the following: 1. Ability to supervise.

2. Ability to motivate, communicate and educate.

3 To demonstrate a positive attitude and a desire to achieve.

4. To demonstrate a desire to set goals, work with people and energize the district.

5. Willingness to travel, work weekends and work the hours necessary to meet the job demands.

We are seeking an individual who will be able to work with and treat all members fairly and impartially and to transcend any divisive issues that arise from time to time. Above all, the individual must demonstrate a strong commitment to fraternalism and to the fraternal system.

Readers Write Young musical talent seeking sponsors Dear Friends, You may know her as "Thumper," but her given name is Julie Ann Dirba.

Julie Ann is a 13-year-old teenager with a dream. She has been singing since the age of three with her dad, Frankie Dirba, who manages the Granger Polka Boys of Central Texas, and who formerly led the Texas Plainsmen Polka Band of South Texas.

Julie Ann has been asked to promote her Czech heritage and start her singing career by making a Czech CD at Modern Day Artists Recording Studio. The CD will feature "At the Brook," which is a beautiful Czech waltz, and "A Ja Sam," a popular Czech polka, both sung in Czech.

MDA recognizes Julie Ann's talent and is helping by deferring some of the cost of recording and promotion; however, the cost of a music career is still very high. We are looking for businesses and individuals to assist inyreserving our musical Czech heritage and help a talented young lady. All contributions — no matter how large or small — will be appreciated.

Julie Ann and her family are Czech and proud of it. Several years ago, Julie Ann was named the Texas Junior Queen of the KIZT Juniors where she is still a member of Lodge 85 in Damon. Julie Ann is also an active member of the SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club. She was a past state finalist in the talent division singing in Czech.

Watch for Julie Ann to appear at one of your local halls. Julie Ann's CD is scheduled to be released in February and tee-shirts and other promotional merchandise will also be available.

A special music account has been set up in Julie Ann's hometown at the Granger National Bank, P.O. Box 668,

Granger, Texas 76530. The account number is 09804773 for direct deposits. Or, for a personal response and more information, please contact Brenda Dirba at P.O. Box 978 in Granger, Texas 76530. You may also call (512) 859-2027.

Thanks for your help!

Brenda Dirba

—SPJST-

Resolutions for a bigger and better year Dear Members, 1998 has arrived, and we need to make some new resolutions to make this a bigger and better year for the SPJST Society.

Members, we have seen many changes occur in our Society—some for the betterment and perhaps maybe some that we were not all that happy with. Brothers and Sisters, in order to make things change or happen, we must all work together. We must let our elected officers know what we want done, what we expect them to do for their elected position to do for us — the membership.

In the coming years ahead, we need to make a promise, not only to ourselves, but to our fellow brothers and sisters, to work together. Let us begin within our own mother lodges. Get behind and help our elected officers and committee people that run our lodges. Get behind them and let's all work together. Let us truly be a team.

Put aside all petty differences, whatever they may be, real or imagined or otherwise. Our great SPJST Society will suffer a great deal if we do not do this.

We should be setting the examples for the young adults and youth and the (Continued on page 4.)

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Readers Write (Continued from page 3.) new members joining our society.

Someday they will be taking over the reins. They need to see and hear how we can all work together as a team.

We never get too old to learn, and we can all learn something new everyday.

Many of you will say, "Well, we are getting too old to do the work that is needed." There is a simple solution to everything. Take the lead and go forth and bring the younger adults and young, whatever it takes to get things done. Tell them, "We really need you!" Let them know. They will respond to the challenge and your call for help will be answered. They have been pushed aside and not listened to for too long. It is never too late to change. Whatever was done in the old days was good for that time, but we need to make new beginnings, new starts, whatever it takes.

Our founding fathers meant for SPJST to be more than just an insurance system, which we need in order to grow and do the necessary changes for us the members. They wanted us to band together and help each other, brothers and sisters.

Being a member of SPJST has reall y enriched my life. Meeting the wonderful people over the State of Texas has been truly rewarding. Let us pull

together and put aside the grumbling and hurt feelings and get on with the job at hand.

Be a member of a team that gets things done. We can do it, sometimes, we might need to push a little harder to accomplish this. But remember, we are SPJST. Fraternally, Peace and Love, Marie Stayton District Five Youth Counselor

—SPJST-

Reader expresses

fond memories of Brother Nick Morris I first met Nick in 1955.

Immediately, I became aware of his profound intelligence. Nick went with me to rehearse for a Czech play titled "Hosi Od Pechoty," directed by the late John Kelbrle, Sr. and the late Karla Kraft. We were immediately impressed by the beautiful way he spoke the Czech language and the voice he had for singing.

It was there that I introduced Nick to Dorothy Liska. Seeing the twinkle in their eyes, I knew that they were meant for each other.

Nick became a member of the Western Fraternal Life Asociation (WFLA, and in Czech, it's ZCBJ) and

Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month. of December, 1997 $ Bonds Certificate Loans Mortgage Loans Certificate of Deposit Home Office Building EDP Equipment Hardware & Software Furniture and Office Equipment Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Death Claims Matured Endowments 8% Refund to Lodges Premium Refund Surrender Value Bond Expense Reinsurance Mortgage Loan Expense Actuary Advertising Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Youth Counselors District Frat. Act. Coordinators Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Liability Insurance Legal Service Expense Medical Exams Non-Medical Exams Membership Dues Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Committee Meetings Organizational Expense Postage Salaries SPJST Cookbook Project Office Supplies SPJST 100th Anniversary Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA

DEBITS 1,866,883.05 736.69

CREDITS 33,655.84 1,393,348.95 26,599.38 39,557.71 49,618.94

15,851.03 353,345.94 171,268.65 2,014.00 5,200.00 104,251.47 37,508.01 1,045.18 38,263.88 113.47 5,276.69 2,598.18 2,220.88 19,321.23 636.00 868.99 169.34 985.43 3,772.21 12,335.77 6,589.00

Around the State March 15 to either:

Lodge Karel Jonas, No 28, East Bernard hosts District Six Spring Meeting Attention District Six Lodges!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 22, 1998. This is the date of the District Six Spring Meeting which is being hosted by Lodge 28, East Bernard in conjunction with their lodge's 100th Anniversary Celebration.

Please note that this spring meeting will begin earlier than usual with registration beginning at 11 a.m. and a roast beef with all the trimmings meal being served at noon by hosting Lodge 28.

An agenda and a map are included will be printed in the Vestnik as the date RSVP by approaches.

Please he became very active in helping to build the WFLA hall. He was then elected lodge president.

Shortly afterwards, my good friend, the late Joe B. Hejny, Vice President of the Supreme Lodge SPJST, called me and asked if he could ask Nick to become Editor of the Vestnik. He said that he needed him and his special talents. I did not object. I told him any-

Helen Kelner at (281) 342-2624, or Joe Nezval at (281) 346-2982 P.O. Box 33 East Bernard, Texas 77435-0033 with an approximate count of people attending from your lodge. Two desserts from each lodge and a door prize for the afternoon would be appreciated.

I hope to see all of you there for an enjoyable afternoon.

Congratulations to Lodge 28 on their celebration of 100 years.

Fraternally, Annie Vahalik District Six Secretary —SPJSTtime anyone can better themselves, I am for it. I knew that Nick would do just that and he accepted the offer.

Nick and I had stayed good friends and he was always there for me with his expertise.

Fraternally yours, Stan Patak Lodge 84, Dallas Member —SPJST-

3,813.98 Telephone 1,716.02 Travel—Officers and Directors 4,288.70 Travel—State Field Manager 79.33 Travel—Editor 337.17 Travel—State Youth Director 77.50 Travel—State Frat. Act. Coordinator 19,227.24 Research & Development 3,708.16 Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense 7,750.07 SPJST Scholarship _Annuities Dividends 26,599.38 Adj. of Book Value on Home Office Adj. of Book Value on Equip.-Hardware 25,476.38 Adj. of Book Value on Equip.-Software 14,496.23 Adj. of Book Value on Fur.-Office Equip. 49,618.94 Annuity Withdrawal Expense UL Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Royalties and Minerals Prem. Income-Paid-Up Additions Application Fee

55.34 312.20 423,840.54 8,782.46 12,272.23 200,409.00 301,265.55 870.68 73,772.45 2,105.00

$ 2,995,982.06

$2,737,298.57

Cash Balance 11-30-97 Credits Debits

$

533,158.98 2,737,298.57+ 2,995,982.06-

Cash Balance 12-31-97

$

274,475.49

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

$ 274,475.49 89,628,958.74 27,823,960.90 1,987,650.40 1,750,546.39 38,480.60 703,557.04 94,522.74 192,144.54

1,015.38 4,031.42 950.55 414.00 30.97 9,988.81 32,000.00 10,606.56 10,000.00 122.86 2,816.35 9,054.94 100,347.08 917.84 6,184.49 72.00

Total Assets

861.29

$122,494,296.84 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

32,000.00 1,501.05 122,944.71 12,509.87

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Lodge 172, Pasadena hosts District Five Spring Meeting March 1 To All Members of District Five Lodges and Guests, The District Five Spring Meeting is Sunday, March 1, 1998, at Lodge 172, Pasadena, located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena, Texas.

The meeting convenes at 11 a.m. A social lunch will be served from 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. The meeting will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.

A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served for a very good price of $4.25 per adult plate. Children under 10 will he $3 per plate.

We are also asking all members to bring their special cake or pastry. Also, we are asking the lodges and members to bring prizes toward our bingo or spin wheel. We will have other games of cards and dominoes. Let's all come out and enjoy a day of good fellowship with our fraternal brothers and sisters.

We are inviting everyone to our Memorial Service and especially those whose loved ones passed. away during 1997.

All 50- and 75-year members and all paid-up at age 96 members will he acknowledged along with those chosen as 1997 Fraternalist of the Year.

Please circle the date of March 1, 1998, on your calendar and come to Pasadena for a very exciting day of fellowship and fun. There will he door prizes at the end of the meeting.

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

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Lodge Officers Workshop and Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Lodge 186, Caldwell Spring District Five Meeting at Lodge 172, Pasadena State Youth Leaders Workshop, La Grange District Two Spring Meeting, Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leaders Quarterly Reports Due SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament at Lodge 66, Waco District Six Spring Meeting at Lodge 28, East Bernard Conclusion of SPJST 100 Pennies Scholaship Drive SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament Temple Lion's Park SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton District Three Spring Meeting —SPJST-

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SPJST Annuities are an excellent way to accumulate a sum of money for retirement or some other purpose. For more information, including current interest rates, contact your local lodge sales representative or the SPJST Home Office at 1 (800) 72 - SPJST.

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The solution to the crossword puzzle appears on page 12.

Her Spirit Shows Sister Elsie Maschek of Lodge 4, Halleffsville, left, displays her volunteer spirit in the form of pins that she has received acknowledging her efforts. At the center, Elsie wears her SPJST 50-year membership pin. The SPJST pin is encircled by SPJST Everyday Hero pins and rest home volunteer pins. Crowning her collection is a special angel pin that was given to her by her late beloved brother, Erwin Holy, and his wife Evelyn.

Worshop Registration Materials Due February 19 Please note that the deadline for returning your completed registration materials to the Home Office for the February 28 statewide workshop is February 19.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day with your family and l friends at Lodge 24, Cyclone Celebrate Valentine's Day at the "Be My Valentine" Party at Flag Hall in Cyclone on Saturday, February 14.

Games and activities for youngsters and adults begin at 6:30 p.m. The upand-coming country-and-western hand Buckshot will play from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. for your listening and dancing enjoyment. Dance admission is $3 for adults and Si for those 18 and under.

Door prizes will also he awarded.

Food and drinks will be available throughout the evening. The kitchen opens at 6:30 p.m. and will serve hamburgers with all the trimmings.

We wish you a very special Valentine's Day and we hope you will spend your evening with us at Flag Hall.

Happy Valentine's Day!.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter —S PJ ST—

Lodge 47, Seaton

reports on February meeting, activities President Edwin Pechal called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. February 1, 1998. Flag Bearers were Amber Pechal and Patrick Greger. They led the members with the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. flag. We stood for a moment of silence in memory of our deceased member, George Pavlica.

May he rest in eternal peace and his memory live among us forever.

Two visitors were present, Freddie Schroeder and SFAC Barbara Rosenkranz. Do come again.

Joyce Skrabanek on the resolution committee (who was home with the flu) had sent get-well cards to Ben Bartek, Julia Vitek, Frank HO, and John Mikulastik. We wish all these a speedy recovery as well as anyone else that may he ailing at this time.

The roll call of officers and hoard members showed Vice President Edwin Vasicek absent (sick with the flu). Sales Representatives Wallace Jez and Robert Heese were absent.

Secretary Adeline Kohutek read the

Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive extended through March 31 100

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood President Robert Dobecka and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lydia Dobecka, center, present State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz with a $300 check for the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. The drive, which started in September, has been extended through March 31. For more information, please refer to the form at the bottom that appears on the bottom of page 19.

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Lodge 17, New Tabor Installs 1998 Officers

-:,bove, from left, front, are: Vice President mica Sandner, Youth LeacE: Susan Skrabanek and Reporter Lola Vavra. BACK: Installing Officer Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr., Fraternal Activities Coordinator Laurie Paul, Treasurer and Financial Secretary Stanley Mrnustik, Assistant Youth Leader Holly Suehs, President Randy Gaas and District One Director Andrew Vavra.

Lodge 17, New Tabor President Randy Gaas, left, accompanied

by Reverend Henry Beseda, conduct ceremony in memory of deceased members of Lodge 17, New Tabor

tor. The youth club will sponsor a teen dance on March 20. More details on this later.

SFAC Barbara Rosenkranz gave a very good, informative speech about the SPJST; what is available for both adults and youth as well as the lodges.

Participation in your lodge is very important. Barbara is a very good speaker and we thank you, Barbara, for coming and sharing your ideas with us.

Birthdays celebrated in February are Eugene Hejl. Edwin Pechal, Vallie Tupy, Helen Janacek, Freddie Schroeder, and James Skrabanek.

Only one couple will celebrate their anniversary this month, Frank and Ruth Janacek.

Door prize winners were Eugene Hejl, Vallie Zavodny, Vallie Tupy, Ruth Janacek, Joe Kohut, Frank Janacek, Woodrow Marek, Ann Bales, E.J. Pechal, Jr., Calvin Skrabanek, Adeline Kohutek, Wesley Tupy, Ann Hejl, Elsie Sodek, Rosa Lee Pechal, Leon Jezek, Ella Pomykal, and Willie Kohutek.

member, our group would prosper.

Hoping to see you on Tuesday, February 24 at 7 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter —SPJST-

minutes from the January meeting.

They were approved as read.

Correspondence consisted of thankyou cards from the Ladis Vrazel family and Gene Smitlierman family for flowers sent to their loved ones' funerals. Other correspondence included names of 50- and 75-year ',.cipients for 1998; dates for alcohol and beverage certification training; a letter from Jerry Mikulas, Supreme Lodge about the rebate check; and registration for the workshop/banquet on February 28 in Caldwell.

Officers' Reports

President Pechal reported the livestock show will be at the Expo Center next week and we should go out and support our youth. He thanked Judy Pechal (the first lady) for getting our rules and regulations printed. He also had letters for businesses that might want to donate to our fund raiser on March 7. There are still a few tickets left for the fund raiser. President Pechal congratulated Willie E. Kohutek for being chosen State Fraternalist of the Year. We are proud of you, Willie. Members are asked to come Thursday, March 5 to help prepare for the fund raiser. Don't forget items for the silent auction and sweets for March 7.

FAC Dorothy Pechal's report consisted of dates for the tarok tournament at Lodge 15, Buckholts on February 14; straight domino tournament at Lodge 66, Waco; horseshoe tournament at Lions Park in Temple on April 13; and the "42" tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton on April 25.

Lodge 47 will have our monthly family night on Friday, February 20.

Jimmy Coufal has offered to teach taroks to anyone interested. Come out for good hamburgers, good fellowship, and a lesson in taroks.

Financial Secretary/Treasurer Gladys Marek gave a satisfactory. report.

Woodrow Marek gave the audit report for the fourth quarter of 1997.

He also announced a special board meeting to be held immediately after our regular meeting.

All chairpersons gave satisfactory reports.

Youth Leader Donna Baca reported 15 members, two adults and one visi-

Dates To Remember Friday, February 20—Family Night Sunday, March 1—Regular Meeting Saturday, March 7—Fund Raiser Sunday, March 29—Regular Meeting (instead of April 5) Dan Balusek gave the blessing after which the meeting adjourned and a lunch of sandwiches and desserts was served.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek, Reporter —SPJST-

54, West meets March 6 Lodge

We were very honored to have Brother Johnnie Krizan and Brother Jerry Kucera in attendance at our last quarterly meeting of 1997. They both gave very interesting and informative talks. All reports were given and approved as read. There were no deceased members during this period.

We are very happy to announce the transfer into our lodge of Greg Nors.

He is our newest sales representative and we wish him much luck.

Officers for 1998 are: President Greg Nors Vice President Terry Sefcik Secretary Anne Emery Treasurer Freddie Kaluza Financial Secretary Maxine Sefcik Fraternal Activities Coordinator Maxine Sefcik English Reporter Anne Emery Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik The audit committee is composed of Mary Lou Mynar, Evelyn Reynolds and Mona Zahirniak. Lil Matus will head the kitchen committee. Ray Matus is in charge of the hall. The res-

47, Seaton Choral Group sets February 24 practice Lodge

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Seaton Choral Group will be meeting for a practice for the first time this year. We will sing the old favorites and get caught up on the birthdays of the members since the last time we met. The time is set for 7 p.m. so I am hoping many of you will make plans to come. Maybe if each one would bring someone, a prospective

Lodge 54, West Vice President Terry Sefcik shares a smile with his niece, Leia Nicole Sefcik, daughter of Edwin and Melissa Sefcik, at the Lodge 54, West Christmas social.

olution committee is composed of Maxine Sefcik and Jan Vaculik. ' Sales representatives are Freddie Kaluza, Max Reynolds, and Greg Nors.

A vote was taken and this lodge will remain on a quarterly meeting system, rather than a monthly.

Our next meeting will be held on Friday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Let's all come out and take part in the business meeting and enjoy the fellowship.

The meeting was adjourned and the door prizes were awarded. We thank Brother Jerry Kucera for donating the mug which was won by Max Reynolds and the cookbook, which was won by Jana Vaculik.

Everyone enjoyed refreshments, food and fellowship.

Anne Emery Secretary and English Reporter —SPJST-

66, Waco meets February 15 Lodge

Lodge 66, Waco will meet Sunday, February 15 at Linden Hall in Elm Mott at 2:30 p.m. Members are asked to bring casseroles for fellowship after our meeting.

Please plan to attend.

Fraternally, Dorothy Gerlich Entertainment Committee —SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi meets February 15 Lodge

The January 18 meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by President Jerry Sijansky. Then the officers who were elected for 1998 were sworn in by Brother Jim Wiest.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of deceased members, Brother James Havranek and Sister Marie (Driska) Bartek (Ivey).

Secretary Jill Sijansky read the minutes of the December meeting and they were approved as read.

Treasurer Milly Elzner gave the financial report, listing all the expenses and income. For part of expenses, a $10 donation to the Scholarship Fund in memory of Brother Nick Morris was made. Also, a $25 donation was made for kolaches for a reception after the mass for migrants. She read several thank-you cards for donations the lodge had given.

The report on fraternal activities was made by FAC Jerry Elzner. He said the food drive collected in November was given to Metro Ministries and Salvation Army. The awards dinner will he on April 19, including the 50year pins. We had 21 new members for 1997; therefore the lodge won the silver award. He asked if members would he interested in forming an SPJST Seniors Club; there will be more information later in year. We need to start thinking of a fund raiser for this year. Members are invited to participate in the several tarok and

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domino tournaments coming up.

Brother Jim Wiest congratulated.

Lodge 79. It's unofficial, but it looks like we made the silver award with the 21 policies written. He said we need to keep on writing new members to do even better than last year. He congratulated Brother Jerry Elzner and Sister Helen Pavelka for taking the FIC course, currently on the third book.

The course will soon be completed.

We thank Brother Jim Wiest for doing a good job for District Seven.

New members accepted into membership were Kayla Marie Reyna, Casey Mae Sacky, Larry Wilks, Sara Kay Chapman, and taking additional insurance was Nancy Wilks. Thanks to sales representatives Brother Jerry Elzner and Brother Jerry Sijansky who wrote them up.

The lodge has a certificate of deposit maturing soon. There was a discussion about donating part of the money to the hall for making some improvements, possibly in the library.

There was a motion made and seconded that a new certificate of deposit be made for six months and then we can decide what to do with the money.

The members who are to receive 50year pins this year are: Robert D. Hanus, Mary C. Havel, Edward C. Kucera, Annie M. Lewis, Ted Glenn Stasny, and Max S. Veit. These will be awarded at the April meeting. We hope all of them can attend. Watch for details in the Vestnik.

The $50 donation for January was made to Corpus Christi Literacy Council. They have started their yearly drive for donations, and are always looking for more volunteers. Anyone interested, contact Sister Anna Marie Moss who has been a tutor for several years.

The door prizes were donated by Brother Jerry Elzner and Brother Jim Wiest, and an SPJST tie clasp donated

by Sister Carrie Veselka. Thanks to all! The lucky winners were Anita Regmund, Susie Wiest, Joe Nemecek, Helen Sacky, Anna M. Moss, and Lera Nemecek.

The next meeting is February 15.

Members come to see what the lodge plans to do in the future.

See you at the meeting on February 15.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka, Reporter —SPJST-

81, Needville reports on January meeting and upcoming lodge activities Lodge

SPJST Lodge 81, Needville met for their first regular monthly meeting of the new year. This meeting was held on Sunday, January 18, 1998, with 44 members and guests present. Everyone was well-pleased with the turnout.

Guests included Shawn Garza and Nancy Chapman. Shawn was the guest of Bobbi Evanicky and Nancy from Wharton was the guest of her mother, Olga Mikeska. You both are cordially invited to come back again. We were delighted to have each of you.

As usual, members and guests started arriving around 11 a.m. With

Lodge 81, Needville Installs 1998 Officers

Members of Lodge 81, Needville held the installation of 1998 officers at their December 21 meeting. Pictured above, from left, front, are: President Adolph Macha, Reporter Delores Macha, Secretary and Financial Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall, Special Funds Treasurer Gilbert Walzel, Treasurer Benito Walzel, Vice President Vincent Newman and Installling Officer District Five Director Louis Hanus.

Darlene Blinka's good cup of coffee and a bit of chit-chat among the people, the time went by very fast. Soon it was time for the noon meal to be served. President Macha said the blessing before the meal. On the menu was delicious baked and fried chicken and sausage plus all of the other tasty side dishes of vegetables, salads, and desserts. Darwin's, a local restaurant in Needville, prepared the chicken.

The other good food was prepared by the lodge members. Thanks, everyone!

A big thanks to President Macha for always ordering the chicken and picking it up for us.

The meeting was called to order at 1:08 p.m. by President Macha. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Gilbert Walzel. All officers were present. The minutes of the December meeting were read by Benita Walzel due to the fact that our secretary. Willie Mae Kuykendall's voice was not up to par. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Benita Walzel presented her monthly financial report. After a minor correction to a name, her report was then accepted. Gilbert Walzel, our Special Fund Chairman, read the bookings for the hall until the time of our next meeting. His report covered the monthly income and expenses of the Special Fund. This was accepted as presented. Gilbert also gave the annual report for the year 1997. The books are now ready to be audited.

The lodge lost one member since the last meeting. Edna Chaloupka, a member who joined our group from the Guy lodge, passed away on Christmas Eve after a sudden illness. Sympathy is extended to her sons and the rest of her family. A moment of silence was observed in memory of our departed sister. Also, we here in Fort Bend County lost a great doctor, Walter Culpepper, a gynecologist. Reports from the local paper show that he delivered 8,000 babies. Dr. Culpepper was also remembered in our moment of silence. Sympathy is extended to his wife Carolyn and their three sons and their families. Although the doctor was not a member of our lodge, it was only proper for us to remember him.

May they both rest in peace.

Our sick list includes the following new names; Pearl Posteka, Mary Werner, Opal Teykl, Elizabeth Kalisek,

Harry and Helen Teykl, and Edward Kuban. Although Adolph Posteka is not a member as reported last month, he is still ill and in the hospital. Others still ailing are Jerry Blinka, Rosie Schvvettmann, Gladys Maresh, Bernie Tielke, Bill Miller, Emil Pollock, Adeline Bacica, and Marvin Hurta.

Reports on the sick that were given to me indicate that Mary Werner has a slight case of pneumonia; Elizabeth Kolisek suffered a heart attack; Harry Teykl with walking pneumonia; Helen Teykl has double pneumonia; and Edward Kuban had a triple bypass.

Edward had to have the surgery redone and then he came down with pneumonia. He is in Hermann Hospital. Harry and Helen Teykl were sharing a room in the Wharton Hospital. We hope everyone is on the road to recovery.

May the Lord help restore your health.

At the meeting, it was announced that Margaret Tydlacka would have a one-way bypass and a pacemaker put in. She will be a patient in Hermann Hospital. Good luck to you, Margaret. Jed Walzel had knee surgery, but he is back at work. Also, it was good to see Bernie and Anna Tielke at the meeting. Bernie has been in and out of the hospital recently.

There are a lot of sick people — virus, colds, and that flu bug are holding on tight this winter. President Adolph Macha has been ailing for the last couple of weeks with a cold and lots of coughing. I am ready for springtime, maybe everyone will feel better.

Thanks to the Lloyd Zwahrs for their donation to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund.

Discussion was brought up about our 50-year member honorees. It was decided that the lodge will honor these special people at the March meeting.

Inviations will be sent by our secretary, Willie Mae Kuykendall. Records show that we will be honoring 15 people.

It was nice to have the former Guy lodge represented at the meeting.

Present were Olga Mikeska of Guy and Vlasta Surovec of Wharton.

Thanks to the following who donated door prizes: the Charlie Pesaks, Lloyd Zwahrs, Adolph Machas, Brooks Stavinohas, Edwin Susans, Alvin Blinkas, George Abschneiders, Jeanette Barnes, Miranda Wiles,

Johnnie Kujawas, Mary and Donnie Matcek, Louis Havelkas, Calvin Fojtiks, Vlasta Surovec, Ben „Tydlackas, and Gilbert Walzels.

Winners of the four $5 prizes donated by the lodge were Willie Mae Kuykendall, Alvin Blinka, Emma Kujawa, and Charlie Evanicky.

Congratulations!

A candy guessing game was donated by Adolph and Delores Macha. It was a glass filled with two different kinds of M&M candy. Darlene Blinka and Miranda Wiles tied guessing the nearest amount. There were 247 pieces of candy in the glass. Darlene and Miranda each guessed 225 pieces.

Being the sweet person she is, Darlene said Miranda could have the candy.

Thanks to the Machas for making everyone get their thinking caps on.

It's Valentine's Day time again.

Remember to tell your loved one these three little words "I Love You." This is better than a box of candy.

The weather has been wet, wet, wet.

It dries a little and then in a few days it rains again. Last Wednesday, January 21, this area got pounded again. In the town of Needville, it was reported that some places were completely covered with hail. We had some hail where we live. Rain averaged from three to five inches. The farmers are going to struggle to get into the fields just as they did last year. One of the gins in Needville was ginning cotton last week. This was the focal point where late cotton gatherers throughout the area brought their cotton. Ginning cotton in January in Fort Bend County is pretty strange.

Next Meeting Sunday, February 15 Our next meeting is Sunday, February 15, 1998, at the lodge hall. It was decided upon having a pot luck meal. In addition to the vegetables or salads and dessert, ladies, you will need to prepare a meat. This menu always promises to be very interesting, but is always very yummy.

Remember, dinner is at twelve noon followed by the meeting at 1 p.m.

You'll come!

Happy Valentine's Day! Fraternally, Delores Macha, Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston plans AARP defensive driving classes Lodge

AARP Defensive Driving Classes are being sponsored and held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th. Anyone who is age 50 or above may attend.

Membership in AARP or the SPJST is not required. Completion of the course allows for a 10 percent reduction in your auto insurance. The course does not count toward ticket dismissal.

Classes are scheduled in 1998 for February 19 and 20, April 23 and 24, June 25 and 26, August 20 and 21, October 15 and 16, and December 3 and 4. A January 21 and 22, 1999, class is also scheduled. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. on the first day, with classes running from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on those Thursdays and Fridays. A course fee of $8 per person is assessed.

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Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station

Reservations may be made by calling the lodge office at (713) 869-5767 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Information regarding other classes and their locations may be directed to the AARP Instructor, Mr. Joe Rosel at (713) 454-6474.

Fraternally, Larry W. Pflughaupt, FAC - SPJST-

Installs 1998 Officers

committee members to serve through 1998. Please, if possible, accept a hall r committee position.

Those on the sick list that we knew of were Mr. Arthur Sebesta, Jessie Macat, Ben Maresh, and Mrs. Arlean Mikeska. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

The next regular meeting is Sunday, February 8, 1998, at 3 p.m. A most cordial invitation to all members, new members and visitors.

Mrs. Celesta Balka, Reporter -SPJST-

139, Danbury awards scholarship Lodge

Lodge 139, Danbury met at E.J.'s Restaurant on January 15. The meeting was called to order and a period of silence was observed in memory of Ethel Skrabanek and Victor Skrabanek of Brazoria.

The officers gave their reports.

Lodge 139 will again award a $500 scholarship to a qualifying 1998 high school graduating lodge member. The applicant must be a member of SPJST since before the end of his/her freshman year. The student must be, scholastically, in the top 15 percent of the graduating class, and must include his/her grade point average which has been signed by the superintendent or nrincipal of the school. The application should be sent to: Lorenda Baldwin 219 CR 47 Angleton, Texas 77515 The lodge made a donation to the Little Dribblers which is a basketball league made up of third through sixth graders.

The meeting adjourned and the meal following was enjoyed by all.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter - SPJST-

148, El Maton encourages members to attend April 14 meeting Lodge

Dear Members, January meeting has come and gone with only seven members showing up.

Five of those hold office while the other two members audited the books.

The election was held. The officers will stay the same: President Frank Hahn, Sr. Vice President David Zielonka Financial Secretary Olga Steffeck Treasurer Marie Morris Secretary/Reporter Gay Lynn Thurmond Our next meeting will be held at Blessing Community Center at 7 p.m. on April 14, 1998. We will be serving coffee and doughnuts. We hope to have a guest speaker. We will he talking about the future of our local lodge, or about merging with El Campo. If anyone out there cares, we would like to hear from you. If not, I guess it will be up to the officers. So mark your calendar for April 14. Your vote does make a difference.

Gay Lynn Thurmond Reporter -SPJST-

202, Jourdanton reports on November meeting Lodge

Pictured above, from left, front, are: President Albert Ray Scasta, Secretary-Treasurer Ernest A. Wentrcek, Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Claudia Pine, Flag Bearer and Sergeantat-Arms Al Quilta, Benevolence Committee Chairperson Nina Quitta, First Vice President Charles Munday and Installing Officer State Field Representative Keith Gatewood.

Lodge 160, San Angelo meets February 21 SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo and RVOS Lodge 25 will hold a joint social on Saturday, February 21 at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall, Texas.

A stew supper will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dance will begin at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome at the dance. Music will be by Vrazels.

Please plan to attend!

-SPJST---

Lodge 169, Brenham members elect officers for '98 Lodge 169, Brenham met at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, January 20, 1998, at Eddie's Meat Market and Cafeteria. A delicious stew supper was enjoyed by all in attendance.

Officers were elected and all were reelected: President Mary Januszewski Vice President Louis Bugaj Secretary Patsy Brending Treasurer Frieda Bednar Two new members were greeted.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, March 29, 1998, at noon at Eddie's.

Come and enjoy food and games.

Guests are invited.

Elvira V. (Vera) Skinner Reporter -SPJST-

172, Pasadena reports on January meeting Lodge

On Wednesday, January 28, 1998, Lodge 172, Pasadena held their first regular meeting of the year.

The meeting was called to order by President Robert Mayfield, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer for the sick and departed.

First Vice President Emilie Sefcik told everyone that the incentive report and the individual fraternal report would now be combined and it only pertained to work done for the lodge, not outside. She also reminded everyone about the workshop in Caldwell on February 28.

Robert told everybody about the District Five Spring Meeting being held at our lodge on March 1, the day after the workshop in Caldwell and asked everyone to be sure to come to the District Five Spring Meeting.

President Robert Mayfield presented Emilie Sefcik with a plaque and congratulated her for being our frateralist of the year.

The meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Submitted by, Jo Mayfield Secretary/Reporter -SPJST-

201, BleiblervilleNelsonville members elect '98 officers Lodge

SPJST Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville held their regular monthly meeting on Sunday, January 11, 1998.

The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Elaine Duron at 3 p.m.

A moment of silent prayer was held in memory of Mr. Jessie Golon.

Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak read the minutes and they were approved. A report was given by Treasurer Jenelle Zettel on the stew in December, which was a success.

A motion was made and seconded to send $10 for each member deceased in 1997 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Officer elections were held. The following were elected for the 1998 year: President Mrs. Elaine Duron Vice President Mr. Edwin Shupak Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak Hall Treasurer Miss Jenelle Zettel Lodge Treasurer Mrs. Clara Susan Let's all give these officers our support through the year. The hall is in need of

Lodge 202, Jourdanton held its regular quarterly meeting on November 9, 1997, at the Civic Center in Jourdanton. Twenty members were present with guests Bob Bayer, Jim Wiest, and Glenn Pruski.

Everyone enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner before going on to business.

The pledge was said and a moment of silence observed in honor of our veterans and Veterans Day on November 11.

Christine Ventrcek was the only 50year member present and President Bill Rickrim presented her 50-year pin.

Fourteen pins were mailed.

The election of officers was carried out: President Bill Rickrim; Vice President Mary Ann Barta; and Treasurer Patsy Tymrak-Daughtry were reelected. Longtime secretary Dora Quillian stepped down and Melba Novosad was elected to that position.

The lodge voted to give $100 to ACCEPT-the county project to provide food baskets to needy families at Christmas.

A motion was made, seconded and passed to buy a commemorative brick that the city library is selling to help finance their new building. The brick will be inscribed: "SPJST in Atascosa County."

Door prizes provided by Bob Bayer, District Director, were awarded and the meeting adjourned.

Our next meeting will be February 8, 1998.

Fraternally, Mary Ann Barta - SPJST-

Brethren Church sausage dinner February 21 Seaton

The Friendship Sunday School Class is sponsoring a sausage dinner to benefit Seaton Brethren Church on Saturday, February 21, 1998, from 4 p.m. to ? Seaton Brethren Church is located on Highway 53, eight miles east of Temple.

The dinner includes homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, new potatoes, green beans, bread, homemade dessert, and tea or coffee. Plates are $6 per person. Plates to go will also be available.

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Wednesday, February 11, 1998---VESTNIK/9

In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of KATIE R. ARWINE, age 59, a housewife, who died Sunday, November 16, 1997, at a local hospital after a lengthy illness.

The funeral was held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19 at Richland Hills Baptist Church at 6852 Baker Boulevard. Burial was in Bluebonnet Hills Memorial Park. Visitation was held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Lucas Funeral Home in Hurst.

Pallbearers were Garrie Wilson, Jerry Lynn, Clint Myrick, Tim Myrick, Michael Arwine, and Richard Juarez.

Memorials may he made to John Peter Smith Hospital.

Katie R. Arwine Was horn September 28, 1938, in Parker. She graduated from North Side High School in Fort Worth. She was a loving mother, sister and grandmother.

Katie is with her Lord and Savior now with no more pain.

Survivors are her husband of 39 years, Lewis Arwine of Hurst; son, Jeff, and his wife, Heidi; daughter, Sabrini; mother, Kate Myrick; motherin-law, Janelda Arwine of Hurst; brothers, Donald Myrick of Fountain Valley, California, Larry Myrick of Memphis, Tennessee, Charles of Mineral Wells, and Fred Myrick - of Theodore, Alabama; and grandchildren, Tanner, Trevor and Brandon of Hurst.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf --SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of RAYMOND J. HUBENAK, who died Sunday, November 9, 1997, in Bedford at the age of 64.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m.

Tuesday, November 11 at Shannon North Funeral Chapel. Committal service followed the funeral in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, November 10 at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to SPJST Lodge 92 Building Fund, c/o 3217 Lubbock Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas 76109.

Mr. Hubenak was born September 14, 1933, in Fort Worth to Richard and Marie Krivanek Hubenak, Sr. He was a lifelong Fort Worth area resident. He graduated from North Side High School in 1951 and served in the Army

in Germany in the late 1950s.

Following his military service, Mr. Hubenak received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from the University of Texas at Arlington. Mr. Hubenak worked at the Swift and Company plant in the beef boning department for more than 20 years until the plant closed. He then went to work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector and retired after 20 years of service.

Mr. Hubenak was a 50-year member of SPJST Lodge 92.

His family will remember him as a loving brother and uncle who cared deeply for his family.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard F. Hubenak, Jr., and his nephew, Richard Hubenak, III. Survivors are his sister and husband, Martha and Dick Durham; nieces, Pam Durham and Debbie Hubenak; nephews, Jon Durham and Charlie Durham; great-nephews, Paxton Davies, Dustin Harrison, and Jackson Durham, all of Fort Worth; and greatnieces, Lauren Durham of Fort Worth and Heather Hubenak of Buffalo, New York.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf

-SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy On behalf of our entire membership of Lodge 24, Cyclone, we wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, LOUIS HENRY BERKA. Services for Mr. Berka, 95, of Richards and formerly of Houston, were held Wednesday, August 27 at 10 a.m. at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with Grandson Ray A. Dubcak officiating.

Burial was in the Seaton Cemetery.

Mr. Berka passed away Sunday, August 24, 1997, in a Marlin Hospital.

He was born in Rockdale to Frank and Emily Berka. A former resident of Houston, he had lived in Richards for the past 36 years. Prior to World War II, he served in the army and the home guard. During World War II, he served in the navy. He was a mechanic for many years. He married Rosalie Annie Divis in 1924 in Bell County and she preceded him in death in 1938. He married Frances Reznicek in Houston in 1945. She preceded him in death in 1964.

Survivors are four daughters, Leona L. Dubcak of Temple, Marie Rose Parker of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Dorothy May Berka of Jewett, and Helen Ruth Berka of Houston; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were grandsons and great-grandsons.

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, President Bernice Sebek, Secretary

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Expression of Sympathy We, the resolution committee of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, HOWARD KIESCHNICK. Brother Howard of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 1997. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church, VFW Post 9183, and Bar Manager and member of SPJST Lodge 142.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth; son, Terry Kieschnick; daughters, Barbara Boyd and husband, Robert, Judy Cross and husband, Thomas, Nancy Cook, Donna Kieschnik, all of Houston, and Darlene Gibson of Palestine, Texas; brother Martin Kieschnick; sister Ella Schiwart, both of Houston; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at Messiah Lutheran Church in Houston with Interment services at Houston National Cemetery with full military honors.

Blessed be Brother Howard and may he rest in peace.

Respectively submitted, Resolution Committee, Barbara Boyd Sidon Tumis Nancy Cook

-SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of FRANK LOUIS TESAR, who died November 23, 1997, at a Fort Worth hospital at the age of 84.

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church with burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Pallbearers were nephews George Tesar, Daniel Tesar, Tony Pappas, A.C. Kubecka, Kenneth Kubecka, and J. Kurtz. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons, John A. Tesar, Eugene Tesar, Bobby Holford, and Joseph Tesar.

Memorials may be made to St. Thomas Catholic Church at 2920 Azle Avenue in Fort Worth, Texas 76106.

Frank Louis Tesar was born October 6, 1913, in Seymour. He lived in the Fort Worth area since 1942. He retired in 1976 from General Dynamics after 32 years. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 92, served as financial secretary for KJT No. 54 for 49 years, was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church for 55 years, was a third and fourth degree Knights of Columbus member, and was a Ladies Circle member of Lodge 92 and the Friendship Club.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Tesar, in 1995, and by his parents, two sisters, and six brothers.

Survivors are sons and daughtersin-law, Frankie and Joyce Tesar of Fort Worth and Johnny and Bunny Tesar of Fort Worth; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Kenneth Krivanek of Fort Worth and Bernadette and David Holford of Fort Worth; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf -SPJST--

In Memory of Chester Shmoldas Chester Shmoldas, age 80, of Crockett passed away Saturday, November 22, 1997, at his residence in Crockett.

Mr. Shmoldas was horn February 28, 1917, in Houston County and had been a resident of Crockett since 1975. He loved ranching and agricultural projects. Mr. Shmoldas was a member of the SPJST Lodge 74, Lovelady and of the First Baptist Church of Lovelady.

Survivors include his wife, Mildred Shmoldas of Crockett; son, Chester Joe Shmoldas and wife, Charlotte of Tennessee; daughter, Frances Faye Blackman and husband, Sherri' of Irving; five grandchildren; sister, Slivena Michka of Lovelady; brother.

Ludomier Shmoldas of Rockwell: numerous nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services for Mr. Shmoldas were held Monday, November 24 at 2 p.m. in the Callaway-Allee Memorial Chapel with Dr. H.R. Stinson officiating. Interment followed in the Center Hill Cemetery.

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of CLIFFORD D. PRUITT, a house mover, age 90, who died Tuesday, January 6, 1998, at a Fort Worth hospital.

Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, January 9 in Dido Cemetery by Guardian Funeral Home.

Clifford Pruitt was born November 7, 1907, in Texas.

Survivors are a stepson, Clifton Day; brother, Benjamin Pruitt; and sisters, Madie Moore and Bobbie Lee. Brother Pruitt was an SPJST member.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Rose Jaworski Victoria Murphy Mona Lee Hattendorf -SPJST-

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 11, 1998 Glenn, This is the first Valentine's Day that I can call you my husband and it's been wonderful.

I love you.

Your loving wife, Cynthia qf

Valentine Hugs and Kisses to Darrell Havemann Love, Mom and Dad Uncle Willie and Aunt Adeline Kohutek Happy Valentines Think of you all the time and miss you!

Love, Karen A Happy 40th Anniversary for Barbara and Edmond Raesz Love from, Cupid 58-98 TO MY FAMILY: Ray, Lillian, Damon and Debbie, Denaria, and Steve, Stephanie, Wesley and Travis.

ALL MY LOVE, Stella To: Taylor and Tanner Roses are red and violets are blue.

Grandkids are the greatest and we love you.

Love, Maw Maw and Pa Pa Happy Valentines Connor James Marek Love, PaPa and NaNa Witovec

Keith G. Happy Valentine's Day! From Your Secret Admirer

Happy Valentine's Day to my wife, Cybaline Felfe Love, Floyd

'p PP

Taylor and Tanner To two very special nephews.

Wishing you a happy valentine's day!

Love, Aunt Debbie

Ken I love you, I love you, I love you!

Always and forever!

Happy Valentine's Day. Love, Suzanne

Scott Happy Valentine's Day to a great kid! We love you.

Mom and Dad

To Aunt June, An aunt is someone who comes to you when all others leave.

Thanks for being there.

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Vonda

Mommy Joanie, Roses are red; Violets are blue All of us say, We love you!"

Brian, Stephanie and Samuel

Mom and Dad, Happy Valentine's Day to my wonderful parents.

Love, Ashley Dawn

Happy Valentine's Day to my sweethearts

To: April, Desi and JR, You are our valentines everyday.

So we want you to know in a special way That we love each one of you.

And send hugs and kisses, too.

Love, Mom and Dad

To Cyril! and Christine Svrcek A Valentine greeting to two special great-grandparents.

Wishing you an extra wonderful day filled with love.

Happy Valentine's Day, Grandma and Grandpa!

We love you, Kyle and Annie

Happy Valentine's Day Auntie Pat and Auntie Helen We Love You! Nicholas, Elizabeth and Jonathan

Happy Valentine's Day to MeMe Havemann!

Love, Melissa, Darren and Darrell

Granny (Matilda Havlik) Happy Valentines to you!

Love, Ryan, Jared, Travis and Russ

To Mom and Dad, (Allen and Shirley Trigg) Happy Valentine's Day! I Love You Both!

Debbie

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Alice, My Sweet Valentine of 37 Wonderful Years!

With All My Love, Bobby Kasi Elaine Bethke, You're a little sweetie!

The Vahaliks

Meemaw and PaPa Skubal You're EXTRA special!

Love, Bradley and Colton Dunk

Uncle Larry and Aunt Donna McEntire Happy Valentines to the greatest aunt and uncle in the whole wide world!

Love, Ryan, Jared, Travis and Russ We miss you a lot!

Happy Valentines to Mo and Po Brezina From Great-Grandson Treyton Puntch

Happy Valentine's Day to Special Great-Granddaughters Olivia Grace Carroll and Maria Frances Carroll of Cincinnati, Ohio, Cassandra L. McDonald of Pearland, Texas Lots of Love From Great-Grandparents Edwin and Betty Jurica

Happy Valentine's Day.

Heather Adam Lauren

Happy Valentine's Day Big Elizabeth SPJST State Queen Love, Little Elizabeth SPJST State Duchess CI"

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To All Officers and Personnel at the Home Office Have a very "special" day with your family on February 14 Valentine's Day. Lcouldn't ask for a better group to work for and with.

From Dorothy Pechal The Museum Curator

To Mom and Dad Happy Valentine's Day to you both!

Love your daughter, Tammy

Grandma, Happy Valentine's Day Love, Cynthia

Garry, Happy Valentine's Day! I love you very much!

Always—Val

Grandma Nora Lee Zavodny, Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Ryan, Jared, Travis and Russ

Melanie, There's a special kind of happiness that only love can bring.

And I've found that happiness with you.

You are my everything.

Happy Valentine's Day! I Love You, David

To Cyclone Youth Club Happy Valentine's Day to all of you!

Hope you all know how we love you!

From Patsy and Joe 'PP

Charley, To my sweet, lovable best friend!

Your girl

To Ryan Greger, Happy Valentine's Day, Ryan.

You are a great friend.

You are like a brother to me.

Love ya lots, April

Happy Valentine's Day Keith and Casie Love, Mom and Dad

Happy Valentine's Day Great-Grandpa Emil Hejl We Love You! Cameron Martin, Connor Marek, and Geoffrey Shelladay

To Angie and Family I hope you have a happy valentine's day and you are doing good.

Love, Andy Baker

Happy Valentine's Day to my Grandma Louise and Papa Fred Janda.

I LOVE YOU! Hugs and Kisses from Kristi

Valentine Hugs and Kisses to Melissa Havemann and Darren Havemann at Texas A&M! Gig 'em, Aggies!

Love; Mom, Dad, and Darrell

Happy Valentines to the two people that have always been there for me!

The greatest parents in the world!

I Love You Both!

Love, Karen

Special Valentine Wishes to my Great Aunts Albina M., Eula K., Annie B. and Sidonia L. and to my Aunts Evelyn H., Grace S., Henrietta S., Lillian M., Louise Z., Tonie M. and Vallie Z. I love you all and I am thinking about you always.

With love, Melanie Zavodny

Roses are Red Violets are Blue Dear, Dear Dixie What would I do without you!

Sheryl

Happy Valentine's Day to my mama and daddy and to all my loving aunts, uncles, cousins and especially Me-Maw. A very special Valentine's Day wish to my Pa-Paw. I miss you very much.

Love, Jacqueline Amanda Malota qp.

To My Mother Thanks for the many years of taking good care of the family and now in your later years, you're still going strong.

96 Wonderful Years of Loving and Giving Have a good day!

From Your Daughter Dorothy and Family

To Robin, Roses are red Violets are purple I luv you More than maple surple!

From L.M.

Wednesday, February 11, 1998---ViSTNIK/11

Spread the Good Word!

Christina and Joshua We love you with all our hearts.

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Daddy and Mommie

To April Happy Valentine's Day. Have a good year!

From Ryan

Happy Valentine's Day Jennifer Hessler You're a great friend!

The Vahaliks

.(0 Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day to Shirley Jean Patterson We Love You! Your Mother and Sisters MoMo and PoPo Happy Valentine's Day! We Love You! From Keaton, Garry and Val Pro Vlasta Coufalova.

Ruze jsou cervene; Fialky jsou modre; Ty jsi dobra sousedka a draha pratelka.

Stastany den sv valentina Barusa Melanie and David, To two special people.

Have a happy Valentine's Day Debbie and Freddie -Valentine hugs to Marie Stayton!

Love, Melissa, Darren and Darrell Happy Valentine's Day Chris and Sherry From MeMe and PaPo Mom and Dad, Happy Valentine's Day! From your loving pet, Shelby To: Teta (Frances Dvorak) You are a Sweetheart and we love you.

Happy Valentine's Day. Helen and Irene Linda, Thank you so much for being my very best friend.'

I Love You! Happy Valentine's Day! From Valerie Uncle Ladis and Aunt Georgie Navrati Happy Valentines Think of you all the time and miss you!

Love, Karen Mimi and Papa Z., Happy Valentine's Day to two special people.

Love you lots, Scott Brian, We think you are smart and so very sweet — Spending time with you Is really a treat!

We think you're creative and so handsome, too — What we all want is a Valentine — YOU! X0X0 Joanie, Stephanie and Sam

Happy Valentine's Day to my wonderful wife, Djuana.

Thank you for making my life complete and happy second Valentine's Day to my precious little angel, my daughter, Jacqueline.

Loving husband and father, Kenneth Malota To My Two Favorite Valentines Sending hugs and kisses to you 'cause I love you both very much.

Faye Joey (Julie), You RULE! Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Mom and Dad Happy Valentine's Day David.

Love, Susie To Gladys and Rusty Hejl Happy Valentine's Day! We Love You, Granny and PaPa! Love, Lacy, Lindsey and Logan Love to Emma Ruzicka From Phil, Margie, Joe, John and Katy To the Members of Lodge 24, Cyclone -Happy Valentine's Day! See you Saturday!

Love, Melanie Love and Hugs to Barbara and Nat Gonzales!

Thanks for all you do for us!

Love, Donnie, Carol, Melissa, Darren, and Darrell Happy Valentines Carol Witovec Love, Dad and Mom To Nelda Hlavaty Happy Valentine's Day to a very special lady.

With love and affection, B.J. Dear Lydia, Valentine's Day is special because it marks our 48th Anniversary and the wonderful life we have shared.

Love, today and always, Robert Happy Valentines to Larry and Donna McEntire Two Very Special People that I love and respect very much!

Miss you both, Love, Karen

Ashley You are our special valentine every day of the year.

We love you.

Love, Mom and Dad

To Wayne and Donna Hanusch We send you this valentine message to let you know how much we love you.

Mom and Dad

Grandma Vanicek, Living so close is a special treasure— We love you now and forever.

Stephanie and Samuel

Ashley V. and Scott H. Happy Valentine's Day to two super kids!

We Love You. Aunt Melanie and David

Dearest Janet, From the moment I first met you, I believed you were the most loveliest girl I had ever seen. You were charming, daring and a pleasure to be with.

As our relationship and love began to grow, I discovered that you were a woman of strong will, who could accomplish any goal you set or that was set for you. You are the most special person in the world to me. You are also special to your sons Adam and Anthony, your family, your friends, and anyone who takes the time to know you.

Your outer beauty is apparent. Your inner beauty shines through always.

You are truly the essence of the word "lady." Although many people celebrate February 14, you are only one of a few who can truly claim it as your day. Happy Birthday! Happy Valentine's Day! With love always, Jerome William (Daddy) To the world's greatest husband and father.

We love you dearly.

Happy Valentine's Day! Love, Lisa, Christina and Joshua Mimi Martha and Papa Milton Thanks for being the best grandparents to me.

You are both so special!

Love, Ashley qz.> Happy Valentines Gary and Mary Marek Love, Dad and Mom Witovec Happy Valentine's Day to a very special son!

We love you, Keaton!

From Mom and Dad To Robin You mean the world to me, don't ya' know -So keep my heart as long as the four winds blow!

From "CMP" Happy Valentines, Granny Matilda Havlik Love, Bobby

Stacy and Michelle Rockey To my two special Valentines.

Never dreamed that I could have two such beauties in my life!

You're both close to my heart and such joys!

Love you, Moma To L.M. Happy Valentine's With Love from Robin David You are my special sweetheart on Valentine's Day and always!

I love you very much.

Melanie Happy Valentine's Day to my special valentine, Donnie.

Love, Carol Granny and Papa I love you.

Thanks for watching me after school!

Love, Kyle Skrahanek Grandma, I love you!

Thanks for cleaning my room and bringing me cookies.

Love, Kyle Skrabanek Happy Valentine's Day to our little sweetheart Kristi Ann Ramsey Love, Mom and Dad To Melanie To the greatest friend in the world.

Love, Debra gtp+ 10 Kyle, We love you very much.

Keep up the good work.

Love, Mom and Dad District One Youth Club Members Have a Happy Valentine's Day! See you this Summer!

Love, Susan District Youth Counselor To Mother, Ella M (Kubin) Fillip You are my Valentine Love, Your Son, Harry L. Fillip

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 11, 1998

Expression of Sympathy We, the officers of Lodge 9, Snook, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest and most sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed lodge sister, TRACY JAKUBIK. Sister Tracy Jakubik passed away at the age of 81 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan, Texas.

Sister Tracy, or "Miss Tracy" as she was known in Burleson County, was born November 28, 1915, in the Merle Community and lived her entire life on a farm in the Snook Community, the daughter of the late Joe L. and Tresie Sebesta Janac. She was married to Lear Jakubik on November 14, 1939, and was a homemaker and a farmer and rancher. She also worked at the Snook Bakery and was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville and of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on May 22, 1976; three brothers, Edwin J., Albert A., and Joe T. Janac; and one son-in-law, Melvin Anderson.

She is survived by one daughter, Betty Anderson of Snook; three grandsons and their wives, Ronald and )eniese Anderson, Michael and Karen Anderson and Scott Anderson, all of

Snook; one sister, Ella Klechka of Snook; one great-grandson, John Michael Anderson of Snook; one great-granddaughter, Lindsay Leigh Anderson of Snook; and two sisters-inlaw, Jane Janac and 011ie Jakubik of Snook.

Rosary was recited Thursday, November 20, 1997, at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, November. 21, 1997, from St. Ann's Catholic Church in Somerville with Rev. Joel McNeil officiating.

Interment followed in Snook Cemetery.

Pallbearers who served were Ronald, Michael, Scott and John Michael Anderson, Carlson Jakubik, Joe Janac and Raymond Klechka.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace. God bless the family.

Carlson Jakubik, Secretary Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST-

the Wallis area all of his life. He was a farmer and also worked for the Texas Highway Department. He was a member of the Guardian Angel Church and the Catholic Workman and a long-time member of the SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiblerville-Nelsonville, keeping records in the Wallis area for many years.

Survivors include his wife, Louise of Wallis; son, Charles and his wife Alma of Wallis; daughter Catherine McCoy and husband Ron of Gonzales, Texas; granddaughter Gaye Lynn Toney and husband Darrin of New Braunfels; granddaughter Rhonda Kay Dworsky and husband Darren of Seguin, Texas; and one great-grandson, Cody Jack Dworsky of Seguin.

Recitation of the Holy Rosary was at 9 a.m. at the Guardian Angel Church with the funeral mass following with the Rev. Al Walsh officiating. Burial was in Guardian Angel Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frankie Minks, Alfred Minks, Joey Minks, Dennis Janecek, Darrin Toney, and Darren Dworsky.

Memory of Charles Zalesak In

Charles Zalesak, 86, of Wallis, died January 15, 1998, at the Heritage House Living Center in Eagle Lake.

He was born September 19, 1911, in Frydek, Texas, and was a resident of

Reunions Jezek-Kotrla Reunion The Jezek-Kotrla 32nd Annual Reunion is Sunday, February 22 at Seaton Star Hall. Doors will open at 10:30 a.m. and lunch will he served at 1 p.m. Each family is asked to bring a covered dish, a dessert, and an item for the raffle.

Please let your family members know, in case we are missing anyone's address. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Submitted by, Cindy Kovar —SPJST-

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SPJST Supreme Lodge • Temple, Texas

Death Claims Paid in December, 1997 1/16/98

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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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Youth Letters Section

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District Seven youth club members win state awards

District Seven presents holiday ornament contest winners

The 1997 State SPJST Youth Achievement Day and Royalty Competition were held Saturday, August 2, 1997, and Sunday, August 3, 1997, at the Frank Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas.

The 1997 District Seven Royalty King Stacey Branham from Lodge 185 and Queen Kara Morrisey from Lodge 107 competed in the State Royalty Competition. They both did an outstanding job and we are very proud of their efforts. Their attendants were Duke Patrick Mills of Lodge 185 and Duchess Lian Pruski of Loge 107.

District Seven had many excellent craft and talent entries and the following youth won trophies at State YAD:

Winners of the youth ornament contest at the District Seven Fall Meeting were:

Joshua Bayer of Lodge 107 Third Place—Pictorial Arts Kevin Bayer of Lodge 107 Second Place—Science and Education Travis Ploch of Lodge 185 Second Place—Handicraft Whitney Bohnenberger of Lodge 185 First Place—Constructed Items Second Place—Needlework Stacey Branham of Lodge 185 First Place—Individual Talent The plaque for high point winner in District Seven for 1997 was presented to Andrea Mills of Lodge 185.

I wish to thank all of the parents who take the time and effort to assist their children in the activities of the SPJST Youth Club. This is a wonderful opportunity for our youth to become better citizens of tomorrow.

Fraternally, Susan Bohnenberger District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST-

Holiday Ornament Contest Winners

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Ages 6 to 8 First Place—Ashleigh Moczygemba Lodge 107, Floresville Second Place—Joshua Bayer Lodge 107, Floresville Third Place—Lian Pruski Lodge 107, Floresville

Ages 9 to 11 First Place—Whitney Bohnenberger Lodge 185, New Braunfels Second Place—Ashley Anderson Lodge 107, Floresville Third Place—Kristy Anderson Lodge 107, Floresville

Ages 15 to Senior First Place—Stacey Branham Lodge 185, New Braunfels The first place winners were sent to the Home Office in Temple to be displayed on the Christmas tree in the museum. Congratulations to all of the winners!

Respectfully submitted, Susan Bohnenberger District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST-

District Seven Holiday Ornament Contest Winners, pictured above, from left, are: Ashleigh Moczygemba - First Place (6-8); Joshua Bayer - Second Place (6-8); Lian Pruski - Third Place (6-8); Stacey Branham - First Place (15 - Senior); Ashley Anderson - Second Place (9 - 11); Whitney Bohnenberger - First Place (9 - 11); Kristy Anderson - Third Place (9 - 11). ticipate in the Temple Christmas Parade as duchess for our State Queen Elizabeth Wagner, along with State King J.J. Novak and State Duke Michael Kenney.

We had a fun evening riding in the horse-drawn carriage. Afterwards, we had cookies and hot chocolate at the Home Office. Elizabeth Wagner and I both got to see our winning ornaments on the tree along with all of the other districts' winning ornaments. The tree was beautiful.

Thank you, Auntie Pat and Auntie Helen, for taking me and to Joni Lange for making the parade so much fun and so special. I am looking forward to our next appearance.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Ann Vahalik (8) (1/27/98) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club invites you to Valentine party Lodge

Duchess enjoys participating in Temple Christmas parade State

Dear Readers, Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a great 1998 so far.

In December of 1997, I got to par-

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9 Youth Club is planning a Valentine Party and Dance on Saturday, February 14. It will be at the SPJST hall in Snook. It should really be fun so all members are encouraged

Youth Leaders Workshop planned for March 13 - 15, 1998 State

Attention Youth Leaders and Assistants: Make plans now to attend the 1998 Youth Leaders Workshop.

The workshop is March 13, 14, and 15, 1998, at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange.

We are looking forward to an exciting workshop, and we hope you will attend.

Fraternally, Joni Lange State Youth Director —SPJST-

Pictured above, riding in the 1997 Temple Christmas Parade in their horsedrawn parade carriage are, from left: SPJST State Queen Elizabeth Wagner, State King J.J. Novak, State Duke Michael Kenney and State Duchess Elizabeth Vahalik. Afterwards, the group gathered at the SPJST Home Office for milk and cookies.

to come and dance.

Fraternally, Jason Gaas (1/19/98) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club reports on January 7 meeting Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club had their meeting on January 7. It was at the Snook Fire Station. John Slenk gave us a talk and showed us the new fire truck. We all brought money for the American Heart Association.

Next month, we will bring cookies for the elderly.

Our next meeting is February 4.

Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas (1/19/98) —SPJST-

9, Snook Youth Club reports on charity projects Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 9 had their monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 7. It was held at the Snook Fire Station. Thanks to John Slenk for speaking and showing us the new fire truck.

Our charities were $1 per member for the American Heart Association and Christmas cards for St. Jude's Ranch. Our charities for February are Valentines for Veterans, cookies for the elderly and a donation to Ronald McDonald House.

Our next meeting will be February 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Snook Fire Snook.

Fraternally, Amy Gaas (1/15/98) —SPJST-

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Lodge 66, Waco Presents Scenes from Recent Youth Club Activities

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on December activities The Taiton SPJST youth performed for the St. Philip's Catholic Daughters of America on Monday, December 15, 1997, for their annual Christmas party.

The youth presented their first place state award-winning patriotic medley dance production routine. Members performing were Jason Kaspar, Rachel Dluhos, Curtis Dorotik, Crystal Roye, Chase Zalman, Shara Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Megan Marcaurele, Kyle Kaspar, and Camille Staff.

Youth members presenting their second place state winning clogging routine to "Cotton-Eyed Jo" were Kirby Bubela, Trey Staff,, Mandy Staff, Steven Drapela, Brandon Drapela, Bethany Dluhos, Paul Schoelman, Janet Dluhos, and Amber Schoelman.

Trey Staff also sang "1 - 2 - I Love You" and a Christmas song. Chet Dluhos, Travis Krpec and the other youth concluded the evening with Christmas carols.

Members enjoy Christmas social

On Sunday, the youth club members held their monthly meeting and Christmas social. They started with setting and decorating the hall to make it look festive. Everyone brought side dishes and the meal was served at 12:15 p.m. Everyone enjoyed a meal of turkey, dressing and fried chicken.

After the meal, everyone enjoyed the SPJST members performing their dances and singing Christmas songs.

The meeting was called to order by President Curtis Dorotik. The prayer and motto were lead by Megan Marcaurele. We welcomed several visitors, They were Amy and Hailey Green, Allyssa and McKenzy Krpec, Megan Kahanek, and Dillon. We also had two special guests,from the Home Office, our State President Howard Leshikar and State Youth Director Joni Lange. Everyone welcomed them. It was really great to see them again and thanks for making the trip out of your busy schedule.

The roll call was taken, and the minutes of the last club meeting were read

by Crystal Roye. The treasurer's report was given.

Under old business, the camp teeshirt contest has started the theme "SPJST — Yesterday, Today and

Lodge 30, Taiton Assistant Youth Leader Reneau Gold and Monica Staff celebrated their birthdays at the January meeting.

Tomorrow." Trey Staff reported on the performance they did on Veterans Day. We also have the SPJST cookbooks for sale. If anyone needs one, please let us know. The cost is $10.

Under new business, T.J. Drapela and Kirby Bubela received their certificates from the ornament contest. They placed first at district. The youth will perform at the Catholic Daughters Christmas social on December 15, 1997.

For the contest, the youth club members made homemade Christmas ornaments. They were all very beautiful. State President Howard Leshikar and State Youth Director Joni Lange judged our contest. The members then donated the ornaments to the Catholic Daughters of America for a Chinese raffle.

We celebrated and sang "Happy Birthday" to Trey Staff and T.J. Drapela. Some of the youth read Christmas poems, and everyone sang Christmas carols.

Our next meeting is Sunday, January 4, 1997, at the Taiton Community Center. The contest is to make New Year's Eve hats. Our charity will be to bring $1 to buy a coat or sweater for a needy child.

The youth then received their gifts and opened them. They had a great time playing and visiting with each other.

The meeting then adjourned.

"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" from Lodge 30, Taiton.

Lisa Bubela Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members, joined by Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Youth Leader Joni Lange, celebrate the holiday season at the December Christmas social

Looks like a strike for Justin and Jamie at a recent Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club bowling party.

Pictured, from leff, at the Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party, are: Assistant Youfh Leader Gladys Yates, Youth Leader Diana Engelke, State Youth Director Joni Lange and Assistant Youth Leader Debbie Gaffer.

"What a team," says Lodge 66 Youth Leader Diana Engelke of the crowd pictured here at the Christmas party.

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on January meeting SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club held their monthly meeting on Sunday, January 5, 1998, at the Taiton Community Center. The meeting was called to order by President Curtis Dorotik. The pledge and prayer were led by Kyle Kaspar. The youth club members welcomed Grady Zbranek and Mrs. Adolph Hlavaty as our guests for the day. The roll call was taken and the minutes were read by the secretary.

Under old business: Camp tee-shirt designs are due by January 30. All of the youth club members were thanked for performing and singing at the Catholic Daughters Christmas party.

There was no new business.

New Year's poems were read by Camille and Mandy Staff, Stephanie Fucik, Brent Gold, Travis Krpec, Brandon, Steven, and T.J. Drapela, Curtis Dorotik, and Kirby and Kenna Bubela.

The youth club members sang "Happy Birthday" to our new assistant youth leader Reneau Gold and members Camille Staff, Brandon Drapela, and Bethany Dluhos.

For our contest, the youth made New Year's party hats. Contest winners were: Ages 5 to 8 First Place—Travis Krpec Second Place—Paul Schoelman Third Place—Stephanie Fucik Other Participants: Kerina Bubela, Steven and Brandon Drapela, Brent Gold Ages 9 to 12 First Place—Kirby Bubela Second Place—Camille Staff Third Place—Mandy Staff Other Participants: Bethany Dluhos Ages 13 to 17 First Place—T.J. Drapela Second Place—Curtis Dorotik Third Place—Shara Dluhos

Wednesday, February 11, 1998—VESTNIK/15 Our charity for the month is a donation of $1 per member to buy coats for a needy child.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Refreshments were served by Lisa Bubela and the youth club of plum punch, hamburger cheese dip, and a decorated birthday cake.

Our next meeting will be February 1, 1998. Our contest will be to make a valentine card and give it to a teacher or an office personnel at school.

Lisa Bubela, Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club plans valentine dance Dear Readers, At our January 11 meeting, we made valentine cards for the retirement home that we adopted. It was suggested that we deliver the valentine cards on February 8 to our adopted retirement home after our meeting.

On Saturday, February 14, we will have our valentine dance from 7 to 11 p.m. The band is called "Classic Country." At the dance, there will be a cake decorating contest and a cake walk.

See you some time in February at the District Three lock-in.

Fraternally, James Lindermann (12) (1/23/98) —SPJST-

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Coming Next Week:

Youth Leaders Workshop Schedule of Activities and Registration

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Presents Scenes from Youth Club Activities

odge 85, New BrE:rifels member participates in workshop The 1997 LIT Workshop was held June 6 to 8 at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange, Texas. We learned many new ways to assist our leaders at camp and other functions of the youth club.

LIT Workshop is always a great deal of fun. We get to meet many new people as well as see friends we have made over the years. And there is always something new and different to do!

This year, we made a boat from cardboard, plastic and duct tape. To our surprise, it actually floated with bur LITs in it! Saturday night during dinner time, we were treated to a "Dinner Theatre" and were challenged to solve a murder mystery.

Afterwards, we danced to music provided by a DJ. As always, everything was fun and well-planned. I only regret that this was my last year to attend, as I will miss seeing my friends at the 1998 LIT Workshop.

Fraternally, Stacey Branham President (1/21/98) —SPJST-

The 1997 LIT Workshop was held June 6 - 8 at Camp Lone Star in LaGrange.

In the photo on the left, Lodge 185 LIT Sarah Jaroszewski ascends the wall on the challenge course. Pictured, at right, LIT Stacey Branham scales the wall.

Assistant District Seven Youth Counselor April Haag, center, attends LIT Workshop flag ceremony

Sarah Jaroszewski and Kara Morrisey present their cabin flag along with their cabin mates!

people enjoy outing at zoo and museum Youth and adults from District Seven had an exciting day on July 23, 1997, when they attended the annual district outing. This year, it was the San Antonio Zoo and the Witte Museum.

Arriving around 10 a.m., everyone "hit" the zoo to see what they could see! But before we knew it, it was lunch time and then time to get on the train to the Witte Museum.

At the museum, there was a tree house provided by H.E.B. It had really neat things to do and see. There was a machine that you put a penny in and turn the crank. When the penny came out, it was stamped with a picture of the Witte Museum.

Almost everyone tried to lift themselves up in the "rope chairs." There are three chairs, each one harder than the next, to pull yourself up by a rope and pulley. The Witte also had a running water mill outside. The tree house was fun, too.

Back at the zoo, we saw all kinds of animals. The monkeys were really funny. They like to swing around in their cages. This year, the zoo had the Komoto dragons. They were huge and ugly! Everyone had a great time.

Respectfully submitted, Whitney Bohnenberger Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club (1/21/98) —SPJST-

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185 New Braunfels youth members attend officers workshop Stacey Branham, president, and Whitney Bohnenberger, flag bearer, of Lodge 185, New Braunfels attended the 1997 Youth Club Officers Workshop on August 23, 1997, in Belton at the Expo Center. Bell County 4-H Ambassadors presented an excellent program to the youth.

Each youth attending was provided a booklet entitled "Believing is Achieving." Parliamentary Procedure was stressed, with guidelines on conducting a proper meeting.

Teamwork games were played under the direction of the ambassadors. The youth were then placed into groups according to the office they hold within their youth club.

Each group was given ideas about handling their office and presenting their reports at youth club meetings.

Discussion was held between the group participants. A mock meeting was held by the 4-H Ambassadors to at assist the youth club officers in holding their monthly meetings at their respective lodges.

Respectfully submitted, Stacey Branham President —SPJST-

Lodge 185, New Braunfels Youth Club officers Stacey Branham and Whitney Bohnenberger participate in the Annual Youth Club Officers Workshop held August 23 at the Bell County Expo Center in Belton, Texas.

Whitney Bohnenberger, center joins in one of the team-building exercises that was presented at the workshop.

16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 11, 1998

District Seven Presents Scenes from Summer Camping Trip

Leader-inTraining Stacey Branham assists with flag lowering ceremony.

July 18 - 20, 1997 Camp Lone Star • La Grange, Texas

LEFT PHOTO: "Hello, down there!" Kathleen MlIls appears to be searching for something while her son, Patrick, looks like he has already found it What?

The end of the yarn! RIGHT PHOTO: Brian Stacey and Kade compete in the string relay.

Judging from the looks of things. everybody seems to want a piece of the action -- or a piece of the towel. Junior campers, pictured here, tried to break the record for "the most people to get on a single object."

District Seven jt., liors enjoy an evening swim.

Assistant District Seven Youth Counselor Liz Bielefeld gives advice to the junior group at game time.

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LEFT PHOTO: Junior group gathers at the challenge course with chaperones Joan JaroszewA, Kathleen Milis and Connie Jo Purchis to challenge Matt, the course facilitator.

RIGHT PHOTO: Whitney, Ashley, Kevin, Chase and Cory are all wrapped up in the string relay.

Pictured, at right, are Lodge 107, Floresvills campers and chaperones.

Pictured above are Lodge 185, New Braunfels campers and chaperones.

11. tinora 1998-17/VESTNiK

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Oddil Dopisovateld ad 133, San Antonio Mile sestry a bratti: Nag e vanoeni schilze ktera se konala 21.prosince se dobfe podafila, bylo ptitomno 38 elenil a 3 hoste.

Nage tajernnice Margaret Shaufelle nemohla b9t pfitomna proto2e ztravila vanoeni svatky s mank. elem a jeji dcerou v Pensylvania u jejiho man2ela. Jeji misto zaujal bratr Emil Matula. Ve 12 hodin 30 minut meli jsme dobrou vanoeni svaeinu, peeenou gunku a napoje co 'tad obstaral a sestry pfinesly rfizne ptikrmy a zakusky a meli jsme vgeho dost a v g ichni si moc pochutnali.

Bratr George Schultz ptivez1 jeho man2elku Genevive do vanoeni schfize schilze byla 21 prosince v nedeli a 22 prosince mela sestra Schultz narozeniny a tak, jsme ji vg ichni zaspivali "Happy Birthday".

Bratr a sestra Schultz b9vali eetn9mi eleny na schuzich ale ted' jim to neni mono protoze sestra Schultz je vaifie nemocna. Moc nas potegilo snimi promluvit a spoleene si pochutnat na vanoeni hostifie.

Na liste nemocn9ch byla Grace Rohan, byla v nemocnici ale ted' 142 se zotavuje donna. Trudy Pavliska se necitila dobte tak jsme ji postradali a take Grace.

Ztratili jsme jednoto elena bratr Richard Rochen, zemtel v prosinci pfejeme pozustale rodifie uptitnnou soustrast.

Otednici do Novell° roku 1998 byli nastoleni, jsou to President Jarolyn Popp, vice-president Bill Pavliska a tajemnice ueetni Margaret Schaufelle.

Blahoptejeme na gi sestte Frances Schimcech, ona vylirala prvni cenuv Taroky v Granger, Texas a obdrlela $110. Na g sal byl pektie vyzdoben9 a meli jsme hezk9 vanoeni strom a pod stromem bylo hodfie koledy kterou pti gel rozdavat na gi mlade2i Mikulag.

Pak jsme zpivali vanoeni koledy.

Svatebni v9roai v prosinci slavili Otto a Jane Hurta 58 roki.1, Richard a Kathy Uribe 17 rokil Narozeniny v prosinci slavili Viola Kurtz, Karen Popp, Mary Popp, Grace Rohan Emil Rohan, a James Lowak. "Split the Pot" vyhraly 1. Evelyn Matula, 2.

Joe Holub. Dvetni cenu vyhrali Brook Pavelek, Loretta Valenta, Victor Michulka, Viola Spacek, Rudy Valchar, Viola Kurtz, Mary Popp, Kevin Popp, Valerie Popp, Mila Phelps, Evelyn Matula a Bill Pavliska.

Nage pti gti schfize bude v nedeli 18

11. tinora 1998

CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Brazosport College Texas Czech Heritage to offer Tarok instruction and Cultural Center February 21 and 28 1998 calendars available The Continuing Education department at Brazosport College, located in Lake Jackson, Texas, is offering a new Introduction to Taroks class.

The class will be taught on two Saturdays, February 21 .and 28.

Taroks is a tradition for both Czech and Germans and is a heritage handed down from our ancestors. It is still actively played in the Czech Republic with a greater concentration in Moravia. Most tarok cards purchased today are made in either Germany or the Czech Republic.

The first class meeting will introduce the students to the Tarok card concept. Included will be a description of the cards, counting, and basic rules of the game. Students will spend a couple of hours actually playing the game under the supervision of the instructor.

The second meeting will go into more detailed instruction such as when to call Prever, Pagat, Valat, and Contra.

Other declarations such as Tarockee, Tarokee, Trul or Pane will also be covered. Again, just as in the first session, students will be given an opportunity to play under the expert supervision of the instructor.

The instructor for the class will he David Kucera from Alvin. David has been playing taroks for over thirty-five years. He started playing tournament play at the Victoria Tarok tournament in 1988. He played in the SPJST tournament in 1990 and since that time he has won over 24 trophies; thirteen (13) of them for First place.

Anyone interested in the class can contact the Continuing Education department at the college at (409)-2663250/3301. Other contacts are Gilbert Bohuslav (409-266-3455) and David Kucera (281-388-1980).

We will be using the SPJST Rule book as a handout, and SPJST will contribute.$120 to the college to help defray the cost.

Gilbert Bohuslav —SPJST-

The new 1998 calendar from the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc. is now available. It is a one-of-a-kind calendar with 37 historical photographs of interest to Texas Czechs, the 1998 dates for festivals and activities in Czech communities, Czech proverbs and certain vocabulary, as well as holidays, months and days written in Czech and English. The price is $5 each, plus $1 for shipping and handling. Order from: Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center P.O. Box 6 LaGrange, Texas 78945-0006 Attention: Carolyn Meiners or call Maureen Rustam or Cathy Chaloupka at the LaGrange Chamber of Commerce at (800) 524-7264.

Submitted by, Carolyn Meiners —SPJST-

El Campo to host Texas

Polka Music Awards The Texas Polka Music Association (TPMA) and the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announced recently that El Campo will host the Texas Polka Music Awards on March 14-15 in the El Campo Civic Center.

The Texas Polka Music Awards each year honor the Texas bands and musicians who have contributed to the development, enjoyment and preservation of polka music and dancing. Now in its eighth year, the TPMA awards recognize best bands, best new recordings, best arrangers, and many more categories. A special lifetime achievement award is given to a person who has made a significant contribution to promoting and preserving this important part of our cultural heritage in Texas.

"It is my lifelong dream to recognize and honor those who have done so much to ensure that our future generations will enjoy polka music, too," Julius Tupa, TPMA Executive Director, said. "I cannot think of a more fitting tribute than to bring together, under one roof, many of Texas' finest polka bands and the people who love their music," he added.

"The City of El Campo is very excited to host the Texas Polka Music Awards," Becca Socha, Executive Director of the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, said. "We are a progressive city, but also very proud of our heritage. We welcome TPMA, the musicians and the dancers," she continued.

Dancing and musical enjoyment begin at 12 noon Saturday, March 14, lasting until 11 p.m., with three of Texas' best polka hands. Sunday activities begin with a Polka Mass at 10 a.m., the Awards Ceremony from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by music and dancing until 7 p.m. The popular "Jam Sessions" will be from 2 to 6 p.m. each day.

Food, refreshments, crafts and cultural displays will he available throughout. The Chamber is hosting a complimentary breakfast on Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. RSVP to the Chamber at (409) 543-2713.

The Texas Polka Music Association and the El Campo Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture jointly produce the Texas Polka Music Awards, now in its fourth year in El Campo, the city known as "The Pearl of the Prairie." In addition to being, Executive Director of the Texas Polka Music Association, Julius Tupa also publishes the Texas Polka News, and hosts a Saturday morning program.

The Polka Express, on KYND radio (1520 AM) in Houston.

The El Campo Civic Center is on Highway 71, about five to seven miles north of Highway 59.

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18)VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 11, 1998

SPJST CALENDAR FOR SPJST LODGES ONLY

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) 875-8381 and leave a message. ..*

LODGE NO. 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD

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

LODGE NO. 16, BILA HORA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 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. 6, COTTONWOOD Tuesday, February 17—Cottonwood Water Supply Annual Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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. 18, ELGIN Sunday, February 15—Tony Janak Polka Band, 3-7 p.m., country/western, polka/waltz (S5 per person) Saturday, February 21—King of Swing with Fiddle, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. (S5 per person) Sunday, March 8—Battle Dance with Vrazels and Leo Majek, 2-7 p.m. (S7 per person) Sunday, March 15—King of Swing with fiddle, 8-12 (S5 per person)

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

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

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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 Booki ngs: Artie Monson at (512) 281 .3711 or (409) 263-5260. Lodge 18 is nonsmoking.

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

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

LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

PARTY AND DANCE FEBRUARY 14, 1998

Saturday, February 14--Valentine's Day Party; games and activities begin at 6:30 p.m.; music by Buckshot from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.; kitchen open serving hamburgers; see letters section for details.

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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) 352-3704 (Janet Kaiser) or (512) 365-5489 (Albin Machu) ***

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

LODGE NO. 32, VICTORIA Wednesday, February 11—Monthly Meeting at VCEC Building at 7:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at the Victoria Electric Co-Op.

VALENTINE'S DAY DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 P.M. KITCHEN OPEN! MUSIC FROM 8 -12 BY BUCKSHOT ADULTS-$3 • UNDER 18-$1 SEE LETTERS SECTION FOR DETAILS

Friday, February 13—Granger Polka Boys, 8-12 (downstairs) Friday, February 20—Dance Hall Boys, 8-12 (downstairs) Friday, February 27—Blue Crowns, 8-12 (downstairs) Sunday, March 1 .—Granger Polka Boys, 3-7 (upstairs), S5 cover Friday, March 6—Grieger and Grieger Band, 8-12 (downstairs) Friday, March 13—Granger Polka Boys, 8-12 (downstairs)

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LODGE NO. 21, ENGLE 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.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SP,JST Hall Building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard.

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

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

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 lioelscher at (254) 985-2537.

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LODGE NO. 35, ELK 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.

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LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Thursday, February 12—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 12—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Game

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.

Luba's Travel invites you to travel to Switzerland, Austria and the Czech Republic

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May 27 - June 7 Price: $2590 Per Person Includes: Round-Trip Airfare from Texas 10 Nights Hotel Accommodations Two Meals Daily All Sight-Seeing Throughout Europe Escorted • Enough time to look up relatives or search for roots in the Czech Republic • • • •

For more details and an itinerary, please contact:

Luba's Travel 103 West Fifth Street Taylor, Texas 76574 (512) 352-8595 or 1 (800) 880 - 0284

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE 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.

with Rudy and Henrietta Klecka

Klub Kontinental June 11 - 30, 1998 We know the Czech Republic and they know Us! Traveling First Class — A Real Value June 11th - Depart Bush Intercontinental Airport for London, Czech Republic and Austria. 20 Days. Price Per Person Based on Double Occupancy $3,495.00 Tour Includes • Round -Trip Airfare • First Class Hotels with bath/shower • Two meals daily • Private Motor Coach • City sight-seeing with English speaking guides • Free time to look up roots, visit relatives or friends.

For information, contact: Rudy and Henrietta Klecka P.O. Box 28 • East Bernard, TX 77435 Telephone: r09) 335-4456 or 1 (800 854-6642 After 6 p.m., ca : (409) 335-4471 or Fax: (409) 335-4390 Escorted by Rudy and Henrietta Klecka WELCOME ABOARD!

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Saturday, February 14—Valentine Dance; bring your sweetheart or meet one there) Jerry Haisier and Melody Five Monday, February 16—Trustees Meeting, 7 p.m.

Friday, February 20—Family Night; hamburgers and french fries at 6:30 p.m.; instructions for tarok game. Dominoes can also be played.

Saturday, February 21—Leo Majek Orchestra of Corpus Christi Saturday, February 28—Granger Polka Boys Sunday, March 1—Lodge and Youth Club Meetings at 2 p.m.

Saturday, March 7—No Dance; Fund Raiser Night; by ticket holders only 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 in 1998 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.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 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Sunday, February 15—Czech Heritage Quarterly Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, February 20—Community Game Social, 5 p.m. • Saturday, March 14—Ernst Family Reunion 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, March 6—First Quarterly Meeting at 7 p.m.

Come out and participate in the meeting and enjoy food, fellowship and fun.

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 can (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 Sunday, February 15—Lodge Meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Members are asked to bring casseroles for fellowship after the meeting.

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

VESTNIK ADVERTISING RATES The following rates apply for classified advertising in the Vestnik.

SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities

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For more information, please call the Editor at 1 (800) 727 -7578. Thank you.

Wednesday, February 11, 1998-VESTNIK/19 LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m. *5*

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

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

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

Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited. *5*

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LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m.

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

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

LODGE NO. 84, DALLAS Saturday, February 21-Dance with music by Henry Rejcek, 8 p.m.-I2 a.m. ($6 per person) Saturday, March 7-Dance with music by Vrazel Polka Band, 8 p.m.-12 a.m. ($6 per person) Monday, March 16-Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 22-88th Anniversary of Lodge 84; 11:30 a.m. doors open; 12:30 p.m. roast beef dinner by Bessie's Catering ($6.50 adults, $4 children 11 and under), followed by program. Members are asked to bring dessert.

Wednesday, April 15-Bus trip to Bossier City, S20 per person. Call Wanda Petr at (214) 352-4397 for all the details and reservations.

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) 8263557. ***

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

LODGE NO. 177, ACADEMY Saturday, February 14-Back Roads Saturday, February 21-Heartland Saturday, February 28-Open Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meeting are at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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LODGE NO. 92 FORT WORTH Saturday, February 14-Valentine's Dance, sponsored by the youth club, music by Classic Country, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. ($6 per person) Sunday, February 22-Fritz Hodde of Pflugerville, polka/waltz, 3 to 7 p.m. ($6 per person) Sunday, March 1-Classic Country, country/western, 4 to 7 p.m. ($5 per person) Sunday, March 22-Dance with music by everyone's favorite Don Peachy and his Orchestra of Burnet, Wisconsin. Make plans now to attend. 3 to 7 p.m. ($7 per person) 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. 93, IIOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City. ***

LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m. ***

LODGE NO. 97, PLACED() Thursday, March 19-Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at REA Building Thursday, June 11-Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at REA Building Thursday, September 10-Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at REA Building Sunday, December 13-Christmas social and meeting at REA Building; mark your calendars, now! ***

LODGE NO. 106, IA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in LaGrange at 7:30 p.m.

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LODGE NO. 88, I IOUSTON Saturday, February 14-Jack Melia, "The Piano Man," Valentine Dance, big band music, dress code ($10 per person) Sunday, February 15-Leo Majek, polka and variety (S6 each) Saturday, February 21-Tony Barron, big hand music, dress code ($10 each) Saturday, February 28-No dance tonight Friday, March 6-Mavericks, country/western. no one under 13 admitted ($6 each) Saturday, March 7-Manny Green, big hand music. dress code ($10 each) Sunday, March 8-Battle Dance with Pat Veit, 1:454:4.5 p.m., and Leroy Rybak, 5-8 p.m., polka and variety ($7 each)

LODGE NO. 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted. ***

LODGE NO. 125,

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

LODGE NO. 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

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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. 178, LONGVIEW- KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 8-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. 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Warrenlon store; social hour and meal follows. The meat is furnished and members bring side dishes.

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

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, February 14-Desert Daze Saturday, February 21-Texas Night Saturday, February 28-Texas Fever All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

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

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LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON

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

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.

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LODGE NO. 160, SAN ANGELO Saturday, February 21-Joint Social with RVOS Lodge 25 at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall, Texas. A stew supper will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The dance begins at 7 p.m. Guests are welcome at the dance. Music is by Vrazels. Please plan to attend!

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

LODGE NO. 161, JOURDANTON

LODGE NO. 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

Sunday, March 8-Meal served at 12 p.m., followed by meeting at the Jourdanton State Bank LODGE NO. 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 186, CALDWELL 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. 172, PASADENA Saturday, February 14-Joe Singleton and Wildfire Saturday, February 21-Vanessa and Wild Cactus Saturday, February 28-Johnny Kaye (Ballroom) Saturday, March 7-Billy Miles and Miles of TC)6S Saturday, March 14-Texas Brew 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. 187, ROUND ROCK 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, CENT ERVILLE

LODGE NO. 175, ROSENI3ERG Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of March, June, September and December at 7 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.

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

SPJST Scholarship Fund c/o 100 Pennies Drive * P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 MINI BUM MINN ENS =sr min MIN MIN EMI MIMI MN 111111111M 1111111101•

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

You can make a difference by donating to the SPJST Scholarship Fund

By contributing to the 1997 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive,

LODGE NO. 191, LUF'KIN Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For dance reservations, call Marilyn Page at 632-1124.

LODGE NO. 196, 110USTON-WEST Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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

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

Enclosed is my (our) contribution to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

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

LODGE NO. 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of February, May, August and November at 2 p.m.

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Getting Married?

Make SPJST Part of Your Plans Creating a day as perfect as the one you have imagined requires careful planning.

It's like that with life insurance, too. If you're getting married or a newlywed, contact your local lodge sales representative about the wide range of term and traditional whole life insurance options that are available to you.

It is a day of promrse for your new life ahead and a day of sadness for what you leave behind. It is a day of laughter and of tears, a day of love and joy and expectation. But mainly, your wedding day is one of celebration. The following checklist, with the exception of two important additions, is reprinted from "Weddings Beautiful," a division of National Bridal Service.

Nine o Twelve • Determine the type of wedding you want, size, degree of formality, setting.

• Select wedding date and time, • Notify your clergy member and reserve date and time for wedding and rehearsal.

• Set a tentative budget.

• Decide how expenses will be shared.

• Shop together for wedding rings.

• Determine the size of the guest list, • Plan reception and book an SPJST lodge hall in your area.

• Select wedding consultant.

• Select and book caterer.

• Select and book photographer.

• Select and book videographer.

• Select and book entertainment.

• Select and book transportation for wedding day.

• Compile names .and addresses of your guests.

• Decide on your color scheme.

• Select wedding attendants, yours and his.

• Determine sizes for all attendants.

• Choose your dress and headpiece, • Schedule fittings and delivery date, • Choose bridesmaids' dresses and accessories.

• Start planning for your honeymoon.

• Discuss where you will live after the wedding.

• Choose music and musicians/soloists for the ceremony and reception.

• Announce your engagement in the newspaper.

• Register your preferences at the bridal registries of your choice.

• Select florist and/or balloonist and discuss color schemes.

• Begin shopping for men's wedding attire.

E_ Order invitations and other related stationery.

Complete your guest list.

Help mothers coordinate and select their dresses.

Ensure that all bridal attire has been ordered.

Begin shopping for trousseau.

Check blood test and marriage license requirements.

• Experiment with hair style and cut.

• Select baker and order wedding cake, groom's cake, and mints.

• Order favors.

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Planning Brings it All Together!

• Choose the men's wedding attire and reserve the right sizes.

• Start addressing invitations and announcements.

• Purchase accessories such as toasting goblets, ring pillow, garter, candles, etc.

• Confirm all details with your hired professionals.

• Confirm ceremony details with your officiant.

• Arrange rehearsal details.

• Plan rehearsal dinner.

• Plan attendants' parties.

• Choose responsible person to attend your guest book.

• Make appointment with your hairdresser.

• Arrange accommodations for out-of-town attendants and guests.

• Finalize honeymoon plans.

Befora -., _ • Finish addressing invitations and mail them four weeks before the wedding.

• Get blood test and marriage license.

• Have your final dress fitting.

• Have formal bridal portrait done.

• Have final fitting for wedding attendants.

• Purchase gifts for wedding participants.

• Purchase gift for fiance.

• Complete shopping for your trousseau.

• Have attendants' parties.

• Purchase going-away outfit.

• Ensure that your accessories are in order — toasting goblets, garter, candles, ring pillow, etc.

• Finalize rehearsal dinner details.

• Make a calender of events for your wedding day.

• Draw a map to direct guests to the ceremony and reception sites if necessary.

• Place beverage orders.

• Finish addressing announcements to be mailed on your wedding day.

• Contact guests who have not responded.

• Pick up the wedding rings and make sure they fit properly and that engraved inscriptions are • correct.

• Meet with your photographer and give him/her a list of special pictures you want taken.

• Meet with videographer and give him/her a list of special events or people you want in the videotape.

• Meet with the entertainer and give him/her a list of the music to be played during special events such as bouquet tossing, garter tossing, dollar dance, etc.

• Continue writing thank you notes for gifts received.

• Provide the caterer with the total guest count and confirm all details.

• Provide your wedding party and out-of-town guests with timetables and maps if necessary for the rehearsal dinner, ceremony and reception.

• Review details on last minute arrangements and timetables with all service companies.

• Plan seating arrangements, if used.

• Confirm all honeymoon reservations and accommodations, pick up tickets and travelers checks.

• Discuss the details of the reception with your host and hostess.

• Assign tasks to be done on the wedding day to your wedding party.

• Practice applying makeup and styling your hair and determine the amount of time needed to do this on your wedding day.

• Make sure you have your marriage license.

• Pick up wedding attire and make sure everything fits properly.

• Keep writing thank you notes for gifts received.

• Pack your suitcase for your honeymoon.

• Rehearse wedding ceremony with all participants in attendance.

• Attend rehearsal dinner.

• Give the best man the officiator's fee and instruct him to deliver it on the day of the wedding.

• Get a good night's sleep the night before your wedding day.

• Remain calm and try to relax.

• Don't forget to bring the wedding rings and your marriage license.

• Check with florist to ensure that flowers will be delivered on time.

• Apply makeup and style your hair slowly.

• Start dressing one and one-half hours before the ceremony.

• If pictures will be taken before the ceremony, the entire wedding party should be dressed and ready about two hours before the ceremony.

• Mail the wedding announcements.

• Have music start 20 minutes before the ceremony begins.

• Have guests seated as they arrive.

• Groom's parents should be seated five minutes before the ceremony begins.

• The bride's mother should be seated immediately before the processional, before the aisle runner is rolled out.

• Write and mail thank you notes.

• Take care of business and legal affairs (change name if necessary on records and legal documents) as soon as possible.

• Contact your local SPJST sales representative to discuss the wide range of traditional whole life and term insurance products that are available to you.

SPJST Home Office and SPJST Museum • 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas 76501 1 (800) 727-7578 (254) 773 1575