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SPJST Herald
"Joining Hands To Touch Lives-Fraternalism for the Family Official Publication Of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897 and Our Nation'
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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 September 30, 1998 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 86 NU' '13E% 37 'UniffinEMPINEER,
Newly designated District Seven FICs honored at Beeville banquet C ongratulations to the seven newly certified Fraternal Insurance Counselors (FICs) who were recently honored at a banquet held in Beeville. Since the FIC designation was first awarded in 1937, the privilege to put those letters behind one's name has been a hallmark of professionalism for sales representatives and home office fratemalists. The District Seven graduates, who began their studies in May of 1997,
This 7,coks Like Fe:; :1 District Six took advantage of the nice weather and held a watermelon eating contest in conjunction with their Fall Meeting on August 30. The meeting, which was hosted by Lodge 97, Placedo also included a tug-of-war and several indoor contests, including sewing, kolache baking and quilting. To find out who won the watermelon eating contest, see page seven.
were applauded for their persistence in completing the challenging course. FIC certificates were presented by District Seven Director Bob Bayer and past District Seven State Field Representative Jim Wiest, who had held the classes. Master of Ceremonies for the program was Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska, who was assisted by State Field Manager Gene McBride. Special guests included spouses of the honorees. —SPJST-
C3TRICT SEVEN HONOREES: Pictured, from left, front: District Seven Director and FIC Bob Bayer (107), Wendy Pruski (107), Helen Pavelka (79) and Pauline Bayer (107). BACK State Field Manager Gene McBride, Past District Seven Field Representative Jim Wiest. Linda Ramey (161), Kathryn Marek (117), Jerry Elzner (79) and Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska . The group was recently honored at a banquet held in Beeville.
Common cents, values, goals focus of '98 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive by Barbara Rosenkranz State Fraternal Activities Coordinator
"Education is the key. It opens our minds and our spirit and enables us to dream and have those dreams come true for ourselves and others." —Cindy Kovar SPJST Member, Scholarship Recipient and Scholarship Contributor
Cindy Kovar, a member of SPJST Lodge 174, Rockdale, was raised in the SPJST. She attended youth club meetings, camps and participated in royalty contests and Youth Achievement Days. The SPJST runs deep through her family. Cindy's
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ents, Zephyr and Daniel Marek; paternal grandmother, Dolfina Marek Chovanec; maternal grandparents, Rosemary and Chris Spence; and great-grandparents, Otto and Matilda Hanus have all enjoyed active membership in the SPJST. In 1996, Cindy was Grand Prize Winner in the prestigious Sixth. Annual Newman's Own and Good Housekeeping Recipe Contest. Cindy contributed her Cindy Kovar winning check of $55,000 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund in memory of
her great-grandfather Otto Hanus, the developer and first curator of the SPJST Museum. The first Otto Hanus scholarship recipients in 1998 were: Brian Wisnoski of Lodge 142, Houston; Angie Bettge of Lodge 32, Victoria; Shanna Peschel of Lodge 1, Fayetteville; and Brandi Caldwell of Lodge 66, Waco. A few days ago, I met with Cindy and asked if she would be our 1998 spokesperson for the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. In the spirit of fraternalism, she readily agreed. Cindy is a special person. You see it in her smile and sparkling eyes. She listens and responds carefully. She is compassionate, determined and friendly. She also has a great sense of humor
and was recently awarded the honorable title of one of the "Ten Top Most Kissable Lips" in Brazos County! Cindy volunteers for the annual Brazos Valley Hospice fund raiser. With a decorator's touch, Cindy helps to create a beautiful atmosphere for the Hospice Foundation fund raising dinner. Cindy has worked her way through two college degrees. She holds an Associates Degree in Interior Design from Bauder College and recently graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Cindy and her husband, Mike, live in College Station, Texas. Congratulations are in order for the couple as they are expecting the first addition to their 100 Percent SPJST Family in March!
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