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4 "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
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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 86 NUMBER 9
Members encouraged to participate and win in '98 membersh p drive
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Aperson's love for spouse and children and concern over their welfare are good reasons to keep one's life insurance contract in good standing. But sometimes, even the most well-planned insurance program becomes outdated. For that reason, it's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits your changing needs. There are essentially two things that can cause an individual or a family to outgrow their coverage: (1.) A change in family status due to a marriage, birth or death; and (2.) Inflation. Sometimes, a marriage, death, birth or divorce may affect the original beneficiary and settlement arrangements as outlined by the certificate. It's a good idea to check and see if the arrangements you made when the certificate was purchased are still okay, or will the insurance proceeds be going to the wrong people—or he paid out in a way that makes little sense ..
'98 Membership Drive The 1998 Membership Drive started Januaryll and will continue through December 31. It provides us with an excellent opportunity to examine our changing needs and to help our volunteer sales force and spread the word about SPJST insurance. At the same time, we can communicate with others, news of what our local lodges are doing to improve life in our communities. Through these kinds of discussions, we can help attract new members to our fraternal order. Something Extra As an added incentive, members who recommend at least two new members in 1998 will have the opportunity to earn a variety of SPJST promotional items. See opposite column for membership drive guidelines and a listing of the premium incentives that are being offered. Your active participation can help to make this year's membership drive a success. —SPJST-
Making a Difference in Atascosa County Members of Lodge 202, Jourdanton recently contributed to the Atascosa County ACCEPT program, an area-wide relief program that benefits needy families. Pictured, at right, making the presentation on the steps of the Atascosa County Courthouse in Jourdanton, are, from left: Past Lodge 202 Secretary Dora Qui!Han, Vice President Mary Ann Barta, ACCEPT program coordinator Kitty Pesek and Treasurer Patsy Tymrak-Daughtrey. Lodge President Billy Rickrim was unavailable for the photo.
March 4, 1998
1998 Membership Drive January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998 CENTENNIAL CLUB * SPJST members recommending at least two (2) new members will receive a commemorative "Centennial Club" lapel pin and become an exclusive member in the SPJST "Centennial Club."
* As a member of this elite group, you will receive another benefit. A five SPJST "Gold Dollar" Certificate will be given to each Centennial Club member who recommends a new member into the SPJST. These certificates can be redeemed for 100th Anniversary items listed below.
60 Gold Dollars • SPJST 16-inch Diameter Wall Clock
15 Gold Dollars • SPJST 100th Anniversary Dominoes
25 Gold Dollars • SPJST Polo Shirt
• SPJST Windbreaker Jacket (Unlined)
20 Gold Dollars • SPJST Lantern • SPJST Lined Jacket
10 Gold Dollars • SPJST Umbrella • SPJST Cookbook
INFORMATION AND RULES • Furnish names of relatives, friends, neighbors and co-workers who are NOT members of SPJST. We encourage you to tell them that you are recommending them for membership in your lodge and the valuable benefits SPJST has to offer. • Complete an SPJST 1998 Membership Drive coupon (See next week's Vestnik or your sales representative for referral coupons) and return to the SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
5 Gold Dollars • Road Warrior Insulated Mug • 100th Anniversary Insulated Mug • SPJST Teddy Bear • SPJST Cap/Pen • SPJST Lapel Pin • • Western Buckle • SPJST Tie Tack/Pen • SPJST Ladies Locket
or to a local lodge sales representative. • Any SPJST member, 18 years or older, can participate and assist our sales representatives in getting new members. • Supreme Lodge Officers, Directors, Home Office Employees, Sales Representatives and their immediate families are encouraged to recruit new members but are not eligible for prizes.
SPJST Life Insurance... .. .and More!
Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates March 7 March 7 March 13 - 15 March 15 March 15 March 21 March 22 March 29 March 31 April 18 April 25 April 25 April 26 April 26 April 26 June 14 July 4
Finance Committee Meeting at SPJST Home Office Publication Committee Meeting at SPJST Home Office State Youth Leaders Workshop, La Grange District Two Spring Meeting at 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 District Seven Spring Meeting; hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels Conclusion of SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament at Temple Lion's Park "A Texas Spring Gala" at Lodge 24, Cyclone SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (LaGrange Project) Benefit Dance hosted by Lodge 18, Elgin District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 66, Waco District Four Spring Meeting at Lodge 49, Rowena District Two Fraternal Fest at the Temple Cultural Activities Center 100th Anniversary Celebration at Lodge 49, Rowena
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