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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 VOLUME 86 NUMBER 16 ISSN-07458800
Supreme Lodge approves 30-year mortgage loans During the last Supreme Lodge meeting, the Supreme Lodge members made some changes to the mortgage loan program.
These changes will help keep SPJST competitive with other lending institutions and include some of the request from our members.
Take a Closer Look at SPJST's Mortgage Lending Program
Home ownership really is within your reach. Call or visit with someone in the Mortgage Lending Department and learn more about the SPJST's new 30-year mortgage loan and how it might be just the right solution for you!
Family Fun and r Important SPJST Dates April 25 April 25 April 26 April 26 April 26 April 27 May 3 May 10 May 16 May 16 June 5 - 7 June 14 July 4 July 11
"A Texas Spring Gala" at Lodge 24, Cyclone SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament at Lodge 47, Seaton Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Spring Czech Gala at Lodge 18, Elgin District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 66, Waco District Four Spring Meeting at Lodge 49, Rowena Awards Dinner at Lodge 161, Jourdanton Mayfest at Lodge 29, Taylor Mother's Day Barbecue at Lodge 24, Cyclone Arts and Crafts Show at Lodge 66, Waco District Two Dance Class Recital at Temple College Leaders in Training (LIT) Workshop at Camp . Lone Star in La Grange District Two'Fraternal Fest at the Temple. Cultural Activities Center 100th Anniversary Celebration at Lodge 49, Rowena Tarok Tournament, hosted by Lodge 17, New Tabor —SPJST--
Thirty-year mortgages—you've been asking for them — and beginning immediately, SPJST will be offering 30year mortgage loans. During the Supreme Lodge meeting, approval was given to begin making 30-year mortgages with an interest rate of 7.50 percent, which the rate is subject to change. In addition to offering 30-year mortgages, the Supreme Lodge members approved the financing of four-plex apartment buildings and unimproved lots or acreage. Another benefit to borrowers is our application fees have been lowered. _ Picking the right title company can also be very important. If a borrower would like to have some help with this process, the SPJST legal office will be glad to contact the title company and advise them of the loan requirements. Borrowers will just need to send us a letter stating they would like SPJST's legal office to assist with the process. I feel the addition of these changes to our mortgage loan program is a positive step and will be very beneficial to our members. If you would like more information or to receive a mortgage loan application, give us a call and a chance to make your mortgage loan. Our WATs line number is (800) 727-7578. Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer SPJST--
April 22, 1998
Didn't get your SPJST Cookbook the first time around? Here's a second chance... Back. By popular demand. It's the SPJST Centennnial Cookbook. At their recent meeting, the SPJST Supreme Lodge opted to place another order for the cookbook. "So, if you have not yet purchased one of these fabulous cookbooks, here is your chance," says Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin, who is in charge of cookbook sales. "We expect the books to arrive around the middle of June," she says, suggesting that purchasers place their order now to ensure that you get the books you need. As in the past, the cookbooks will be selling for $ l0 each, which includes shipping. Lodges ordering the cookbooks will be able to purchase them at a reduced rate but will need to make arrangements for their delivery. For cookbook ordering information, please see pagel4. —SPJST-
Lodge 84, Dallas Recognizes Everyday Heroes
The SPJST observes National Fraternal and Volunteer Week April 19 - 25 — an excellent opportunity to recognize the efforts of our active lodge members — which is just what Lodge 84, Dallas did recently when they honored their members with the presentation of 1997 SPJST Everyday Hero pins. Pictured, from left, front, are Justine Yeager, Wanda Petr, Lillie Jarma, Barbara Wolf, Rose Scott, Ellen Gerlich, Bessie Petr and Evelyn Salac. BACK: Vicki Sims, Lynda Novak, Carol Faraizl, Doug Yeager, Lynn Olds, Ben Jarma, Jackie Kenney, Randy Scott, Bennie Gerlich, Victoria Kohn, Emil Petr and Adolf Salac. Approximately 30 lodges statewide are participating in the program which cites local lodge volunteers for their volunteer efforts. For more information on how your lodge can participate in the SPJST Everyday Hero program, please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz at 1 (800) 727 - 7578.