Vestnik 1998 10 14

Changing to meet the needs of fraternalists.

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

iSTNIK

SPJST Herald

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 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 86 NUMBER 39

October 14, 1998

Congratulations to our September 1998 SPJST Top Producers STATEWIDE TOP PRODUCERS

CHARLES GARRETT, FIC Lodge 97 Placedo

SHERRIE KUBALA WATKINS Lodge 5 Photo PointTioga

TEXAS ToP PRODUCERS

Top Applications Written

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Written Slavonic Benevolent ,„.,„9rder of the State of Texas TOPS IN DISTRICT THREE-

TOPS IN DISTRICT TWO DOROTHY R ACK EL Lodge 13 Dime Box

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. Lodge 80 Holland

JOHN W. TROY Loci -e 87 Ten ■ le

WILBURN WILLIS Lodge 54 West

Top Applications Written

Top Applications Written

Top urance Writt

Top Applications Written

Top Insurance Written

TOPS IN DISTRICT THREE SHERRIE KUBALA WATKINS, FIC Lodge 5 Pilot PointTioga

TOPS IN DISTRICT FIVE

TOPS IN DISTRICT FOUR MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo

DONALD WILLIAMS, FIC Lodge 157 Lubbock

Top Applications Written

Top Insurance Written

Top Insurance Written

HELEN HEGWOOD, FIC Lodge 88 Houston Top Applications Written Top Insurance Written

1 The 1998 Membership Drive continues through December 31.

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TOPS IN DISTRICT SEVEN

CHARLES GARRETT, FIC Lodge 97 Placedo

DAVID JOHNSON, FIC Lodge 202 Jourdanton

Top Applications Written

Top Applications Written

Top Insurance Written

Top Insurance Written

See back cover for details on how you can participate.

Thanks to these and all of our active sales representatives feJ ielping to build an even stronger SPJST. Keep up the good work!

2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 14, 1998

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNI VESTNIK (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the fourth week of June and fourth week of August by VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $20 per year, beginning July 1, non-members only. Members fee is paid as part of the insurance fee collected by the Supreme Lodge SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

EDITOR: BRIAN VANICEK P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Home: 13851 SL Hwy. 53, Temple, TX 76501-3407 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com

OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 771-1359

LEONARD MIKESKA VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 778-3720

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

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

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (409) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

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

JOHNNIE ,KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West TX 76691

STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LOUIS HANUS DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 686-6160 4006 Ascot Ln., Houston, TX 77092

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (512) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNE CABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOL ROAD, TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (254) 985-2354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON WAGGONER, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, 219 CR 47, ANGLETON, TX 77515 - (409) 922-1279 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 (210) 620-7025

BY-LAW COMMT1TEE DISTRICT I - DONNIE VICTORICK, P.O. BOX 85, SNOOK, TX 77878 - (409) 272-3265 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 R !EGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 (214) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., ROUTE 1, BOX 40-A, ROWENA, TX 76875 (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (512) 578-3279

DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (409) 822-4226 DISTRICT H - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., PO BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (254) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 D STRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 (713) 864-2815 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (512) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, ROUTE 4, BOX 166, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (210) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR BARBARA ROSENKRANZ, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 STATE YOUTII DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE. TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206- (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 836-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 12522 SHEPHERDS RIDGE, HOUSTON, TX 77077 (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - SUSAN BOHNENBERGER, P.O. BOX 1348, SEGUIN, TX 78156-1348 - (830) 372-4955

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

Sales Representatives Assistance Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

STATE FIELD MANAGER

"High Hopes" This Weekend Meeting of the Minds

District Youth Counselors meet at the SPJST Home Office in Temple this Saturday, October 17 for their regular fall meeting to discuss ideas and issues related to the 1999 SPJST Youth Program. What makes this meeting different is the focus that it received when the Supreme Lodge met last week in Temple.

According to District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, the Supreme Lodge wants to see the SPJST and its Youth Program "take giant steps" in 1999 and get more young people and parents involved.

"Like that old song goes, we want to 'accentuate the positive and eliminate the negative'," says Chairman Vanek.

More specifically, he says, "First, we want to get everybody on the same wavelength - get everybody talking and say what's on their mind."

To help achieve that end, a special Supreme Lodge Youth Committee composed of all of the officers and two directors - will be meeting with the DYCs. State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny expresses high hopes. "I believe it's going to be a productive meeting because the stakes are high.

"We're on the verge of a new millennium. That represents an important milestone in the history of the SPJST - and for mankind.

"History will judge us on how well we did our job. Did we take advantage of our opportunities or did we let them slip away?"

All interested persons are encouraged to attend this meeting which begins at 10 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office.

DISTRICTS 1 and 2 DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425

DISTRICTS 5 and 6 Jim Wiest (512) 782-5597 DISTRICTS 7 Larry Wagner (830) 742-4463 Email: insagent@texas.net

UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CANNOT BE RETURNED UNLESS SUFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED, THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, BOX 1(10, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE TEXAS 76503.

DEADLINE FOR MATERIAL TO BE ACCEPTED FOR THE FOLLOWING ISSUE IS WEDNESDAY. TO FAX YOUR NEWS ITEMS, PLEASE SEND MESSAGES TO (254) 774-7447.

Got An Extra Calendar?

The 1999 SPJST Calendar should arrive at your home in the next few days. Efforts have been made to ensure that every SPJST household receives a copy. In the event that your home receives a duplicate copy, take it as an opportunity to promote your Society to a friend or relative who may not be a member. In addition to featuring the winning recipes of this year's SPJST State Youth Achievement Day baking contests, the calendar includes a wealth of information about various SPJST programs, including available insurance options and mortgage lending.

"History will judge us on how well we did our job.

Did we take advantage of our opportunities.

GENE McBRIDE, P.O. BOX 366 EDDY, TX 76574 - (254) 859-5855 Keith Gatcwood (409) 696-4379 Email: keithg@myriad.net

and proud papa - he's doing great, too! Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Wiest of Lodge 41, Port Lavaca and Allan Sklar, Sr., of Lodge 97, Placedo and the late Enita Sklar.

Speaking of Young People ...

Congratulations are in order for SPJST District Five and District Six State Field Representative Jim Wiest and his wife, Suzy, on the birth of Jacqueline Enita Wiest, 6-pound, 15ounce daughter born October 6.

Mother and daughter are doing fine

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Interest Rates Lowered

Meeting in Temple last week, the SPJST Supreme Lodge voted to lower interest rates on its annuity products, Roth IRA and Universal Life certificates. The new rates, which go into effect November 1, are as follows: Annuity I Annuity II Roth IRA Universal Life

5.00 6.00 6.00 6.75

Percent Percent Percent Percent

Supreme Lodge Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin stated that the reduction was necessary in light of the overall decline in the rate of returns on the Society's investment portfolio. SPJST investments of approximately $121 million are classified as follows: Bonds Mortgage Loans Stocks

75.4 Percent 23.1 Percent 1.5 Percent

According to Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, the reduction in interest rates represents the first decline in interest rates since August 1996. The SPJST's mortgage interest rates were also lowered in September.

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Into It.

The 1999 SPJST Member Services Directory.

Please note that if your listing appears in

the 1998 SPJST Members Services Directory, you do not need to resubmit your information-only changes and/or correc tions. Send your business cards or basic infor mation, including your name, name and address of business, service, or product provid

ed and phone number to: SPJST Member Services Directory c/o The Vestnik P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503-0100

You can also fax your information to the Home Office at (254) 774-7447.

Wednesday, October 14, 1998--VESTNIK/3

The SRI'S Monthly Insurance Report

Family Fun and mportant SPJST Dates

Through September 30, 1998

District. Youth Counselors Fall Meeting, Home Office October 17 District One Fall Meeting October 18 October 18 Lickskillet Day(s), Fayetteville October 18 Lodge 31, Yoakum Czech Week Kick-Off Dinner

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Apps.

12 24 29 19 20 39 7 0

District

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

Insurance Written

$ 350,000 1,421,628 2,040,000 630,000 587,500 1,532,500 163,000 0 $6,724,628

150

Totals:

Insurance Issued $ 39,500 279,000 1,170,000 315,000 137,500 342,500 27,000 0

Texas Fall Gala, Lodge 24, Cyclone Progressive "42" Tournament, Lodge 48, Beyersville Texas Czech Heritage Week Begins District Three Fall Meeting Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day District Three Fraternal Workshop, Lodge 84, Dallas District Seven Fall Meeting, hosted by Lodge 202, Jourdanton November . 7 Barbecue Cookoff and Countywide Sale, Lodge 24, Cyclone November 14 SPJST State Volleyball Tournament November 21 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale, Lodge 66, Waco November 21 Tarok Tournament, Lodge 48, Beyersville October 24 October 24 October 25 October 25 October 25 October 27 November 1

$2,310,500

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

District

Apps.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

Insurance Written

56 218 231 90 143 165 61 5

Totals:

Insurance Issued

$ 1,344,000 8,365,537 9,959,500 4,435,000 3,274,000 7,872,500 1,318,500 35,000

$ 779,500 6,017,909 7,444,500 3,455,000 2,509,000 5,030,500 1,155,500 35,000

$36,604,037

$26,426,909

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Vice President SPJST

"We're All Members" Photography Contest We're all different. That's what makes us special. We're all members. That's what makes us SPJST. If you have an action photo of yourself or another lodge member that you'd like to see reproduced on the back page of the Vestnik, please send it in! All kinds of photographs of SPJST members and families at work, at play or at the lodge are encouraged. All photos selected for reproduction will be entered in a random drawing.

Winners selected will receive SPJST promotional items. Send your photos to:

SPJST Photography Contest cio Vestnik SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

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Lodge 84, Dallas Hosts District Three Fraternal Workshop Tuesday, October 27, 1998 • Lodge 84, Dallas SPJST Lodge Attendance How you can increase your lodge attendance at meetings. Ways to increase efficiency. Ideas for meetings and social fun.

New Ideas for SPJST Find out what is and isn't working at other SPJST lodges around the state.

Raising Funds for Lodges Let's put our heads together with some fun ideas and information to create great fund raising ideas for our lodge.

Communication We all need help with this one!

SPJST Annuities In addition to providing affordable insurance coverage to its members, the SPJST also offers a quality annuity program. Please see page three

SPJST Sales and Service We are all in sales and service.

Why it's important for us to serve others.

SPJST Public Relations Find out why a public relations event can be more effective than conventional advertising.

Your Input and Ideas Why your ideas and input are so important to us.

To find out more, plan now to attend the SPJST District Five Fraternal Workshop from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 1998, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston. The Disrict Three Fraternal Workshop will be from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27, 1998, at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas.

Submitted by, Barbara Rosenkranz State Fraternal Activities CoordinatorSPJST—

for current interest rates. For more information, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the Home Office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I Issued Prior to 4-1-93) 5.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99

(Certificates

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

6.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99 ROTH IRA

6.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-99 UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75% Annualized Effective 11-1-98 through 1-31-98

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or Farm Mortgages: 6.25% for 1 to 7 years 6.75% for 8 to 15 years 7.00% for 16 to 20 years 7.00% for 21 to 30 years Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.00% for 10 years 825 % for 11 to 15 years

Directions to Lodge 84, Dallas From Interstate 35 East in Dallas, Street until you come to Floyd Street. take Interstate 20 East. From Take a right on Floyd Street. Lodge Interstate 20 East, take the Interstate 84 is the second building on the right.

45 exit toward downtown Dallas.

A sandwich supper with trimInterstate 45 runs into Highway 75, mings will be served at 6 p.m. Please take a right at the Bryan Street Exit. call the State FAC to help us plan for From Bryan Street, turn right on food at (800) 727-7578. We hope to Cantreal Street. Go on Cantreal see you there!

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The $25 ad will also be available to local lodges.

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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 14, 1998

Around the State Lodge 17, New Tabor Hosts District One Fall Fun Day This Sunday, October 18

District Three Fall Meeting

Sunday, October 25,1998,' Lodge 92, Fort Worth 10:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m.

Dear Members of District 1, The 1998 Fall Fun Day will be held at New Tabor Lodge #17 on Sunday, October 18, 1998. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. and activities will begin at 2 p.m. Contests planned are the Pastry, Needlework, and Quilt Contests. There will also be a horseshoe tournament during the day. The youth will compete in the Christmas Ornament Contest with registration

from 1:30 to 2 p.m.

Bingo and other games are planned for the day. A hot dog supper will conclude the day's activities. For further information, contact District 1 President, Randy Gaas (596-2606) or District 1 Youth Counselor Susan Skrabanek (272-3440).

Fraternally, Randy Gaas

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District Five Presents

Results of Fall Fun Day Contests I just wanted to say, on behalf of all the members, guests and visitors who attended the District Five Fall Fun Day, what a wonderful time everyone had.

If you did not attend, you really missed a fun day.

There was so much food and pastry to pick from and so many monetary door prizes and bingo gifts contributed by those who attended. To those who helped, thank you for all that you did to make this a special and fun day.

Everyone had a good time playing bingo and visiting.

Thank you to the members of Lodge 88, Houston for hosting the meeting.

Our spring meeting will also be held at Lodge 88 on March 7, 1999. Mark your calendar.

Under new business, we elected Brother Lonnie Lostak as our District Five S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home Director.

Our fun day contest winners were as follows:

Christmas Ornament Contest Ages 6-8 1. Miranda Hale (196) 2. Rachel Graska (88) 3. Rachel Anderson (88) RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to Sister Margie Anders, leff, who placed first in Needlework and Sister Erline Hoffman, who placed first in the Kolache Baking Contest at the District Five Fall Fun Day hosted by Lodge 88, Houston.

BOTTOM PHOTO: District Five Fall Meeting attendees participate in general session which preceded fun day activities.

Ages 9-11 1. Dustin Anderson (88) 2. Stephanie Boyce (88) 3. Kyla Hale (196) Ages 12-14 1. Bradley Hale (196) 2. Natalie Zalesky (88) 3. Alex Graska (88)

Ages 15- Senior 1. Ronnie Hale (196)

Kolache Baking Contest 1. Erline Hoffman 2. Rose Mikeska 3 Suzanne Graska

Needlework Contest 1. Margie Anders 2. Georgie Juracek 3. Rose Mikeska

Craft Contest 1. Erline Hoffman Thanks to all of our entrants and to our judges Everyone, have a wonderful year and we'll see you on March 7, 1999 at Lodge 88, Houston.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska, FIC District Five President

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Registration for Meeting, Youth Christmas Ornament Contest, Adult Kolache, Strudel and Buchta Contests Complimentary snacks and coffee will be served. Lunch tickets will be sold and door prize tickets distributed.

Call to Order Sister Holly Hubenak, District President Pledge of Allegiance (Youth) Traci Dobecka, Flag Bearer Youth Pledge (Youth) Sandra Trickett, Flag Bearer Welcome Brother Albert Kubala, Lodge 92 President Response Brother John Engelke District First Vice President Dismissal of Youth for Meeting Approval of Minutes/Correspondence Sister Mary Steinnian District Secretary Treasurer's Report Sister Martha Hubenak Durham District Treasurer Rest Home Director's Report Brother George Pauling FAC Report Brother George Pauling District Fraternal Activities Coordinator Supreme Lodge Report Brother Leonard Mikeska Supreme Lodge Vice President District Director's Report Brother Johnnie Krizan District Director Honorary District Director Brother Sid Pokladnik

12:00 p.m.

Lunch Break/Prayer

1:00 a.m.

Roll Call of Lodges

Watch for Meal Details

Sister Mary Steinman District Secretary Youth Program Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club Recognition of Visitors Brother B.J. Hlavaty District Second Vice President Committee Reports by District's Representative By-Laws Sister Kay Lynn Kovar.

Finance Brother Michael Galler Insurance Brother Ben Jarma Publication Sister Bessie Petr Youth Counselor Sister Bessie Petr Old Business New Business

Announcement of the winners of the Youth Ornament Contest and Adult Kolache, Strudel and Buchta Contests Site Selection of the Spring Meeting on April 25, 1999 (with Quilt, Needlework and Horseshoe Contests for Adults and Washers for Youth) Site Selection of the District Youth Achievement Day on June 27, 1999 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Adjournment of the 1998 Fall Meeting —SPJST-

District Three Presents Minutes of Spring Meeting April 26, 1998 • Lodge 66, Waco

The Spring meeting was called to order at 11:10 a.m. by Sister Peggy Dobecka. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST Youth Pledge was read by youth member Celia Dobecka of Lodge 6.

A welcome was given by Lodge 66, Waco President, Brother George Pauling. Response was given by District Three Treasurer, Sister Martha Durham, for First Vice President, Sister Holly Hubenak, who was unable to attend due to an emergency.

Reading of the departed members of District Three was given by District Three Director, Brother Johnnie Krizan, for Second Vice President, Sister Elise Koerner, who was unable to attend due to a lodge

function. The youth members presented a memorial service during the reading. Members were asked to rise for a moment of silence on behalf of the departed members.

The youth were then dismissed to conduct their meeting.

Sister Dobecka asked for the reading of the minutes of the Fall Meeting

by District Three Secretary, Sister Mary Steinman. A motion was made

by Sister Anne Johnson of Lodge 154, Ft Worth, to dispense the reading of the minutes and approve as published in the Vestnik. Motion was seconded and passed.

Sister Dobecka then requested Treasurer's report from District Three Treasurer, Sister Martha Durham.

After the report, a motion was made

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by Brother Robert Dobecka of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, to accept the report as given. The motion was seconded and passed.

Sister Peggy Dobecka appointed committees as follows: Audit Committee - Brother Ben Jarma of Lodge 84, Dallas; Sister Dana McAdams of Lodge 66, Waco; and Sister Jeanie Mason of Lodge 154, Ft. Worth.

Nominating Committee - Sister Debbie Galler of Lodge 66, Waco; Sister Rose Steinman of Lodge 154, Ft. Worth; and Brother B. J. Hlavaty of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Committees were asked to meet during the lunch time to prepare their report for the membership later in the meeting.

Judges for the needlework were announced as follows - Sisters Helen Kelder of Lodge 92, Ft. Worth; Emma Ceska of Lodge 66, Waco; and Stella Perez of Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Judges were also asked to meet at lunch.

The S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home report was given by District Three Rest Home Rest Home Director George Pauling. All homes are doing fine and running in the black. Bids were taken on the addition to the Taylor Rest Home which will include a meeting room, chapel, etc.

Brother Pauling continued with the Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) report. Membership was asked to be sure to sign up for the Horseshoe Contest immediately following the meeting. The youth will have a washer contest.

The Supreme Lodge report was given by Brother Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor. In his report, he went over why the SPJST is here and what we need to do to keep it going. He attended a meeting at the University of Texas with a number of the University's leaders, deans and sever al professors with the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). He acknowledged the efforts of SPJST members such as Brothers Sid Pokladnik, Rudy Sefcik, August Kacir and others who were instrumental in conceiving and generating support for the Million Dollar Czech Language Chair which is now in place in the Slavic Languages Department at the University of Texas at Austin. People said it would never be done, he said. Now, here it is - a million dollars has been raised and the endowed teaching position is in place.

Investors and youth leaders should pass this information on to the youth, •he said. There are several related programs that are available to further Czech studies. One program enables students to travel to the Czech Republic where they can study and receive college credits and have some of their expenses paid. The CEFT is now in the process of raising funds for a fellowship at Texas A&M University. After that, they hope to continue with other schools and universities.

An SPJST statewide charities program is also in place. One of the ways that the SPJST is generating support for the program is through the sale of a specially-produced recording of Czech classical music. Cassette tapes and compact discs may be purchased at

$10.00. The recording includes compositions by several Czech composers, performed by SPJST member, Brother Richard Urbis of Robstown. The recordings are available from the SPJST Home Office.

It was also noted that District Two was going to be sponsoring a free concert performance by Brother Urbis at the Cultural Activity Center on June 14th. Brother Kacir stated that he had some literature on the project and the charities that would benefit.

They include the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT), the Czech Heritage Culture Center of LaGrange, the Czech Community Center in Houston and the Peaceable Kingdom Retreat of Children. The Peaceable Kingdom, Brother Kacir explained, offers a camp environment for disabled or seriously ill young people. Campers are able to attend this camp for five days. This organization receives no funds from the government.

He then presented the District Treasurer, Sister Martha Durham, two checks for the Youth Fund as specified in Articles 45-I and 45-K and one check to the District's General Fund as specified in Article 45-J. Sister Dobecka then asked District Director, Brother Johnnie Krizan, for his report. He welcomed all members to the meeting. He relayed a message of regret from District Three Honorary Director, Brother Sid Pokladnik. He was unable to attend this meeting due to an important family event. Guess the priest forget to check with him on his schedule.

Brother Sid had to attend the baptism of his great-granddaughter and great grandson. He sends his love and will look forward to being with us at the next meeting.

Brother Krizan also had a message from Brother Jerry Kucera, State Field Representative. Brother Kucera is attending a function that gives him the opportunity to promote the SPJST to several hundred people from the state. He contacted Brother Ben Jarma and gave him a report to give.

Brother Krizan then thanked the district officers who deserve a hand for their time and effort given to keep up with the district records and prepare the agenda to make sure that the meetings are informative and worthwhile.

He also reminded the lodges to work on their quotas to meet insurance goals and pay attention to the lodge incentive program. The $21 juvenile policies do not qualify toward the program. There are several members sitting on paid up policies. We need to try to solicit other business from them.

There are 30-year mortgage loans available. Mortgage application fees have been decreased. He indicated that we do continue to grow as a society. Total certificate count continues to decrease while paid up policies continue to increase. We need your help in promoting and referring new members. Sales representatives were recognized.

Sister Dobecka then asked Brother Krizan to recognize the 50- and 75year and Age-96 members along with Fraternalist of the Year nominees.

The individuals that were nominated from our district as Fraternalist of the Year were Sister Lydia Dobecka of

Lodge 6, Cottonwood; Brother Jim Holahan, Jr. of Lodge 25 Ennis; Brother Raymond R. Matus of Lodge 54, West; Sister Carlyn Ondrusek of Lodge 84, Dallas; and Brother Kenneth Krivanek of Lodge 92, Fort Worth. There were 44 members for 50 years and one for 75 Years. Age-96 Honorees were Sister Frances Morris of Lodge 35, Elk; Sister Marie Kowal of Lodge 84, Dallas; and Sister Mabel Godwin, Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

Sister Dobecka then asked for youth members to say the prayer.

Prayers were given by youth members Sandra Trickett in English and Justin Engelke in Czech. Both are from Lodge 66, Waco.

The meeting reconvened with the Roll Call of Lodges by Sister M. Steinman. There were 77 members in attendance. A short program by the youth followed.

Committee reports were given as follows: Sister Kay Lynn Kovar - Bylaws and Brother Michael Galler Finance. The insurance report will be given later in the meeting as Brother Jarma was working with the Auditing Committee.

Sister Petr reported on the youth program and the many events coming up. They include LIT Camp, Youth Achievement Day, camp at Camp Val Verde and State Youth Achievement Day. She thanked her assistants Sisters Gladys Yates and Linda Novak for helping her prepare the memorial service. Sister Petr announced that we had two young people win in their age division of the State Camp Tee Shirt Design Contest. They were: Whitney Dobecka of Lodge 66, Cottonwood, Age Group 9 to 11 and Jarod Olds of Lodge 84, Dallas in Age Group 12 to 14.

Sister Dobecka asked if there was any old business. There being none, the meeting proceeded to the announcement of the needlework winners. The winners were announced and presented awards by Brother Pauling. They were: First Place - Sister Dorothy Gerlich, Lodge 66, Waco; Second Place - Sister Debbie Galler of Lodge 66, Waco; Third Place - Sister Kay Lynn Kovar of Lodge 25, Ennis.

Sister Dobecka announced the site for the Fall meeting to be held October 25, 1998. She asked if there was any lodge that would like to host this meeting. Sister Martha Durham of Lodge 92, Ft. Worth, indicated that they would like to host. She would need to confirm that the date is available. Sister Dobecka then asked for lodges to host the Spring meeting on April 25, 1999. Sister Jeanie Mason of Lodge 154, Fort Worth said they would host the Spring 1999 meeting.

Site selection for Youth Achievement Day on June 27, 1999 was requested. Brother Robert Dobecka of Lodge 6, Cottonwood indicated that they would be willing to host. Being no other lodges, Lodge 6 will be the site of the Youth Achievement Day on June 27, 1999.

Brother Ben Jarma made the report for the Insurance Committee.

Highlights were the Insurance report which reported that in 1997 the district recorded more than $8 million in sales. There were 18 sales persons who attended Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FIC) classes. They have

now obtained the FIC designation.

There are two new lodges to be organized: Lodge 204 in Stephenville on May 17, 1998 and Lodge 205 in Terrell on May 24, 1998. Sister Bessie Petr reported for the Publication Committee.

The Audit Committee report was given by Sister Dana McAdams. A motion was made by Sister Rose Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth to accept the committees report. Motion was seconded and passed.

Sister Debbie Galler, on behalf of the Nominating Committee, submitted the slate of officers for next year for approval. They are as follows: President Holly Hubenak Lodge 92, Ft. Worth First Vice President John Engelke Lodge 66, Waco Second Vice President B. J. Hlavaty Lodge 6, Cottonwood Secretary Mary Steinman Lodge 154, Ft. Worth Treasurer Martha Durham Lodge 92, Fort Worth Fraternal Activities Counselor George Pauling, Lodge 66, Waco District Youth Counselor Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas First Assistant DYC Gladys Yates Lodge 66, Waco Second Assistant DYC Linda Novak ° Lodge 84, Dallas Flag Bearers Sandra Trickett, Lodge 66, Waco and Traci Dobecka, Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

A motion was made by Brother Robert Dobecka of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, to accept the nominations by acclamation. The motion was seconded and passed.

Sister Bessie Petr announced the officers of the youth division. They are: President J.J. Novak Lodge 84, Dallas Vice President Brian Tierce Lodge 66, Waco Secretary Sandra Trickett Lodge 66, Waco Treasurer Dustin Harrison Lodge 92, Ft. Worth Flag Bearer Jamie Trickett Lodge 66, Waco Reporter Christi Sparkman Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Director, Brother Krizan, conducted the installation of the District Three General and Youth Officers.

Sister Dobecka announced that the food collected would be donated at the food bank at Caritas.

Sister Martha Durham presented Lodge 66 with two checks for hosting the 1998 Spring meeting and food sales.

Names were drawn for door prizes, provided by the Home Office.

A motion was made and seconded by several for adjournment of the spring meeting; so passed.

Submitted by, Mary Steinman District Secretary -SPJST-

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 14, 1998

Lodge Letters Section

Let's hear what your members and lodge are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

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Call 1 (800) 727-7578

5 Pilot Point Tioga Youth Club seeks to adopt an "angel" Lodge

How would you like to spend a dollar and make a twenty dollar profit? If you are interested, you can buy a chance on a Beanie Baby and have a chance to start your collection with Valentino, who sells for at least twenty dollars. That's a good profit, and it will also make a great Christmas present for that special person.

As a new lodge, we are trying to raised money and in the process, we are donating most of the money to a charity that we have agreed on. A couple of days after the drawing on November 29th, we are going to adopt an angel (needy child) and buy them some Christmas presents. The SPJST has made us realize what youth members can do to make someone else happy just by caring enough to help.

Have you ever adopted an angel? If not, this is a good time to start. It will only cost a dollar, and then you can honestly say you contributed to the adopt an angel program.

If you have any questions, contact a youth member and they will be happy to give you the details.

Sincerely, Lodge 5 Youth Club Members (10/7/98) — SPJST-

High bidders in the silent and celebrity auction will have their names entered in a special door prize drawing.

One lucky winner will receive a fun

Casio CTK-411 Electronic Keyboard; five other winners will each receive

Lodge 1, Fayetteville supports statewide charities program SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville met Monday, October 5, 1998 at the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum.

Members voted to give a $100 donation to the Supreme lodge for the SPJST statewide charities. Likewise, members voted to extend a donation to the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce's "Lickskillet" celebration by paying the Chamber's portion of liability insurance on SPJST property, $432, as this year's contribution.

A joint Christmas party with the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce was suggested and to be confirmed with the Chamber for December 6, 1998. The lodge and Chamber will Provide the baked turkeys, ham, coffee, tea and door prizes. Those attending will be asked to bring covered dishes and desserts.

Some small problems were reported at the SPJST Hall which involved lights not working due to someone cutting off the breakers and a broken water pipe which required minor repairs.

Submitted by Louis Polansky, President — SPJST-

• Hamilton Beach Carve n' Set • Old Timer "Cave Bear" Knife and Sheath • St. Pierre Official Contender Horseshoe Set • Coca-Cola Twin Bell Alarm Clock • Hand-Held 12-Volt Work Light • 20th Anniversary Edition "Grease" Video and CD

Green's Sausage House gift certificates.

Only 250 tickets will be issued — so get yours before it's too late! Tickets are available from active members of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone or by calling the William Talasek Agency (Mutual of Omaha) 773-4535 during the day or 985-0007, after 6 p.m.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST-

Festive Friends Lodge 17, New Tabor Sales Representative Susan Skrabanek presents Caldwell Mayor Bernard Rychlik with his new SPJST insurance certificate. Both Susan and Mayor Rychilk recently appeared together on Caldwell Cable Channel 12 to promote the Kolache Festival in Caldwell.

Lodge 24, Cyclone Texas Fall Gala set for October 24 Dear Members and Friends, Make plans to join us at Flag Hall on Saturday, October 24 for our funfilled Texas Fall Gala. A $50 donation entitles you and a guest to an enjoyable evening of dining, beverages and topnotch entertainment. Doors open at 6 p.m. to provide time for relaxin' and gettin' to know everybody. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. By popular demand, a delicious barbecue dinner with all the trimmings is being catered

by Cyclone Corral. Dance music will be provided by the band, MorrisCode.

In addition, there will be a silent auction, and door prizes galore, including:

• $500 Travel Certificate • Champagne Getaway for Two to the Horseshoe Casino in Shreveport, Louisiana • Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker and Grill • Yorx Portable ACIDC Color Television • $100 Gift Certificate - Foley's • $100 Gift Certificate - Dillard's • $100 Gift Certificate - Wal-Mart • Allen Deluxe Gun Case and 25 Texas Lottery Tickets • Paul Revere Silversmiths Scalloped Jewelry Box and 25 Texas Lottery Tickets • Spalding World Pro Soccer Ball and 25 Texas Lottery Tickets • Westbend 42-Cup Party Perk Coffee Maker • $50 Gift Certificate Westphalia Market • $50 Gift Certificate Red Ranger Grocery • $50 Gift Certificate Kerley's Market • Magic Chef Electric Food Dehydrator

31, Yoakum planning October 18 Czech Week kick-off celebration at Werner's Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Plans are underway to observe "Czech Heritage Week" a week early with a Family Night kick-off celebration on October 18 at Werner's Restaurant in Shiner, starting at 4 p.m. The event will include the election and installation of officers. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. followed by speakers who will talk about the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in LaGrange.

All members of Lodge 31 are urged to attend. Entire families are asked to come out as there will be activities for everyone. More details will be announced later.

Estelle Pfuhl Secretary —SPJST-

47, Seaton reports on October meeting Lodge

The meeting was well attended following two very busy days of preparing and enjoying the SPJST Statewide Barbecue cookoff held at Star Hall October 2 and 3. That is past history now. The attendance was good and we are looking forward to the next one.

The barbecue was also very good — I was one of the judges and can vouch for that!

President Pechal called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Flag Bearers Jessica Kirby and Patrick Greger brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Members remained standing in memory of two deceased members, Willie Provazek and Mary Haisler. May they rest in Eternal Peace.

Freddie Schroeder was a visitor.

Dorothy Pechal, in the absence of Joyce Skrabanek, Resolution Committee member, announced the following members on the sick list:

Albert Pechal, Tammy Pechal, Frank Matl, Jr., Leroy Hanusch, F.E. Hejl, Jr. and Floyd (Studie) Stuteville.

Poll call showed that all officers were present and one board member was absent.

The minutes were read by Secretary Adeline Kohutek and approved.

Correspondence consisted of a thank you note from Dee Huffington on behalf of the "Go Texan" barbecue cookoff committee. They thanked Lodge 47 for the use of our facilities.

A donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Willie Provazek by the Beseda Dancers was also acknowledged. Correspondence was also received from Danny and Georgie Forney, Wallace and Elsie Jez and Leon and Vallie Zavodny. Thank you notes for scholarship money was received from Erin Skrabanek and Gary Skrabanek. Thank you notes were received from the Shenkir and Steward families for flowers sent to their loved ones. A letter from District Two President Kathy Fritz was also received, thanking Lodge 47 for hosting the Fall District Two Meeting at the Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area (BLORA). A letter from the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc. was also received.

The vinyl siding is now being installed on our building and will certainly look nice when it is completed.

A special thanks to the members who came out the week before the cookoff to clean the yard and to Edwin Vasicek for the use of his truck. The cedar trees were too big and broke the "chain" on his truck. Thanks, too, to Willie Kohutek for the use of his tractor to finish pulling up the trees and to Woodrow Marek and Willie, who spent several days at the hall cleaning and burning.

The yard looked beautiful. Also, special thanks to the Pechals for the use of their trailer and barbecue equipment at BLORA. It took a lot of members and vehicles to transport all of the supplies to and from the meeting.

With regards to the cookoff, congratulations to Edwin Marek placed eighth out of 32 bean cookers. Texas Express (Pechal and friends) came in fifth in the chicken category.

Congratulations!

Congratulations also to Henry Janacek for being elected Fraternalist of the Year from Lodge 47, Seaton.

Financial Secretary/Treasurer Gladys Marek gave a very good report.

All chairpersons also presented satisfactory reports.

Our next meeting will be on November 1 at 1 p.m. The election of officers and board members will take place at this meeting.

Important dates to remember are as follows: October 19 —Regular board meeting November 1—Regular meeting and election of officers and board members; November 8—Membership Drive, 4 p.m.

November IA Volleyball tournament at Bruceville-Eddy High School gym; November 21—Get your Gator tickets for a fun-filled evening. Patio furniture second prize. Call Gladys Marek at 773-3914 for ticket information.

Fraternally submitted, Adeline Kohutek Reporter/Secretary —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 14, 1998—ViSTNIK/7

Lodge 47, Seaton Family Night to feature tarok instruction Dear Brothers and Sisters, Just a few lines to let you know that at Lodge 47, Seaton, we will have Jimmy Coufal, and his wife, Carolyn, and their son, Clifton, teaching the game of taroks. It is an interesting game to learn and fun to participate in the tournaments — or just play.

Everyone is invited to come eat hamburgers and french fries at 6 p.m. and learn the game. If some wish to play dominoes, that is alright, too.

Look forward to the Family Night on Friday, October 16 at 7 p.m. (Also, Seaton R.V.O.S. Meeting.)

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal SPJST-

48, Beyersville sponsors fourth annual Pokorny-Polanka Tarok Tournament Lodge

The Fourth Annual PokornyPolanka Tarok Tournament will be held on Saturday, November 21, 1998 at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and play begins at 9:15 a.m.

Registration fee is $15 per person and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. There will be six rounds of play. We have decided to add a new twist to the tournament this year.

Prizes will be awarded as usual to the top winners plus we will award ten cents a chip in increments of 10 chips.

Thus, if you have a score of 769 at the end of the day, you would have 160 chips to the good times ten cents; which would give you $16.

Playing rules are similar to SPJST rules except for calling "Povinost."

You can pass povinost, but if you go povinost, you cannot pay off. You draw yourself you play it.

Please pre-register by November 18 to help us estimate food supply; however, late entries are still welcome.

To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche at 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 or call (512) 365-3013.

—SPJST-

48, Beyersville to host Progressive "42" tournament October 24 Lodge

SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will host a Progressive "42" Tournament on Saturday, October 24, 1998.

Registration fee is $10 and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. and we plan to begin playing at 9:15 a.m.

Fifteen games will be played with a time limit of 20 minutes per game.

The tournament should end around 4:30 p.m. We especially invite SPJST members but anyone is welcome. You do not need a partner as all players will draw numbers and be seated accord-

ingly for the first round. The two winners will move to-the next table and split up and play with the losers who remain at that table. There will be no head table, thus all winners will move.

We will use the same rules that the SPJST uses. We ask that players please pre-register so we can determine the food needs; however, it is not a must to pre-register. To pre-register or for more information, please contact Bobby L. Wuensche at 2451 County Road 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 or call (512) 365-3013.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

49, Rowena hosts Ninth Annual Tarok Tournament October 24 Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Make plans now to join us in Rowena on Saturday, October 24 for our Ninth Annual Tarok Tournament.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m. with play starting at 9:15 a.m. The entry fee is $15 per person and includes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. We encourage you to pre-register to help us determine how much food to prepare.

For additional tournament information, please contact Joe Havlak at (915) 442-2891, after 8 p.m. or Fred Havlak at (915) 378-2025, during the day. To pre-register, send your name, address, telephone number and lodge number to: Rowena Tarok Touranment c/o Joe Havlak Route One, Box 110 Rowena, Texas 76875

Stay for the Dance!

Make plans, too, to join us that evening for a dance at the lodge hall.

Music will be provided by the HavlakBatla Polka Band. If you are coming from out of town and will be needing overnight accomodations, several area motels have been listed for your convenience. In Ballinger, call: Stone Wall Inn 1 (800) 895-7780 Dessert Inn (915) 365-5717 Classic Motel (915) 658-2828; And, in San Angelo, call: Holiday Inn (915) 658-2828 La Quinta 1 (800) 531-5900 Days Inn 1 (800) 325-2525 Thanks for your attention. We look forward to seeing you on October 24.

Fraternally submitted, Eddie Mae Huebner —SPJST-

66, Waco meets October 18 Lodge

Lodge 66, Waco will meet on October 18 at 2:30 p.m. We will be discussing many important items, including the Fraternalist of the Year.

Members are asked to bring sandwiches. Our game night will be held after the meal. Come join us!

Fraternally, Dorothy Gerlich Entertainment Committee —SPJST-

66, Waco reports on 92nd Anniversary meeting Lodge

The 92nd Anniversary meeting of Lodge 66, Waco was held. at Linden Hall in Elm Mott on September 20.

The meeting was called to order by President George Pauling at 2:30 p.m.

All officers were present except for Guide Emma Ceska.

Members of the Youth Club presented the flag and led in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and motto.

There were 37 members present and two visitors, Barbara Middlebrook and Norma Lemke. Ladies, please come back to visit again.

Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the August 16 meeting and they were approved as read.

Sister Dana McAdams read letters from the American Czech Cultural Society and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. She also read a letter from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar about the SPJST State Barbecue Cookoff which will take place at Seaton Star Hall.

Due to the hospitalization of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Brother Johnny Gaidusek, Brother Milan Dujka, Co-Chairman had Sister Bonnie Pruitt read the minutes of the September 2 Board of Directors meeting. The Board of Directors were scheduled to meet following this day's meeting to discuss insurance for the hall.

Chairman of the Entertainment Committee, Sister Dorothy Gerlich gave her committee report. They met on September 2. All members were present. She thanked Sister Evelyn Stuckley for donating 1200 dinner plates and 300 dessert plates to the hall.

Sister Gerlich purchased another roaster for the hall which was needed.

Sister Mary Lou Urbanek checked prices for serving utensils. Thanks to Sister Rosemary Spence for donating serving utensils and a coffee urn. We certainly can use them. Today we are having barbecue and potato salad. The Youth Club is furnishing ice cream today for Grandparents Pay. Thank you, young people. For the October 18 meeting, we are having sandwiches, chips and pickles. Members are asked to bring sandwiches. The Committee will furnish chips and pickles. They also discussed the menu for the Arts and Craft Show and the Christmas Party on December 12.

Sister Mary Alice Langlotz gave the Fraternal Activities Coordinator report.

The next Game Night will be after the October 18 meeting and will stay until 7 p.m. She reminded members that teams were needed for the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament on November 14. President George Pauling asked Sisters Dana McAdams and Gladys Yates to work up a team or two.

Chairman of the Cheer and Condolence Committee, Sister Emma Ceska was absent so Sister Dorothy

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Veselka gave the report. A get well card was sent to Sister Lillian Parma. A birthday card was sent to Sister Marie Cervenka on her 100th birthday. She resides at the Regis St. Elizabeth Center.

President Pauling stated that 48 certificates had been sold as of the end of August. Brother Johnny Gaidusek had top applications for District Three.

Congratulations.

Chairman of the Grievance Committee, Brother Bennie Engelke reported no grievances.

Youth Leader, Sister Diana Engelke gave the youth report. There were 12 young people, five adults and two visitors, Randall Abernathy and Adam Fetsch, present. The youth went to Astro-World and had fun. They delivered cookies to the Sunrise Nursing Home in Moody for Grandparents Day. They were in the Westfest Parade on Labor Day weekend. On October 3, they will be at the District Three lockin and will go to Six Flags. The youth will present a memorial service today for the 15 deceased members of 1998 of Lodge 66. They will make place cards for the Christmas Party. The youth are doing a fund raiser. They are selling flower bulbs. The birthday cake was brought by Sandra Trickett.

The game was brought by Douglas Galler. The first place door prize winner was Justin Engelke. The second place winner was Candace McAdams.

President Pauling asked Sister Dorothy Gerlich to make a list of guests to invite to the Christmas party from the Supreme Lodge.

Sister Libbie parma gave the Trust Fund report. She presented merit points awards to the following young people:

Sub Junior

Dakota Yates - First Place Mikala Yates-Second Place Charles Trickett-Third Place Kylie Guidroz-Fourth Place Tanner Guidroz-Fifth Place Eric Wallace-Sixth Place

Junior Douglas Galler-First Place Kevin Galler-Second Place Jodie McAdams-Third Place Jamie Trickett-Fourth Place Amanda Neslony-Fifth Place

Senior (Teens) Justin Engelke-First Place Candace McAdams-Second Place Sandra Trickett-Third Place Alicia Neslony-Fourth Place Brian Tierce-Fifth Place Brother Eugene Gerlich gave the Bookkeeper's Report.

Special Projects Manager, Brother Michael Galler, passed out literature on the Arts and Craft Show to each member to pass out to crafters if they could.

He also reported that we need to start thinking about getting activities together for 1999.

Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership as of the end of August. Brother Larry Matula wrote up Trina Colette Clark, Bobby Jack Johnson, Mary Ann-Johnson, Linda Lea Harris, Monte J. Harris, Dustin James Matula and Christopher Eric Matula. Brother John Gaidusek, Sr. wrote up Billy Jack Michna, Ramiro C. Silva, Helen K. Ehlers and Braxton Petro. Randall Dillard Sr. wrote up Joseph Clifton Dillard.

Brother Milan Dujka wrote up Michelle Marie Russell, Matthew Don

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Russell and Janice C. Watkins. All new members were accepted. We welcome you and please come to our monthly meetings.

For the Memorial Service today, the youth lit candles for our deceased members who were: Curtis B. Dietrich, James Pavlicek, Sr., Alfred Pankonien, Mary Jo Poe, Millie Korenek, Martin Smith, Sr., Horace H. Miller, Mary E. Barnett, Dora B. Watson, Danny • E. Hitt, Bryant Kofnovec, Lillie Kofnovec, Charlie A. Mueller, James W. Brown, Sr. and Agnes L. Fox. Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members.

President Pauling brought up the Volleyball Tournament which is scheduled for the first Saturday in June and also the LIT falling on the same day.

He went to the Home Office to check on this. Sister Barbara Rosenkranz told him she would take care of it.

Our District Three Meeting is scheduled for October 25 at Lodge 92 in Fort Worth. There will be a contest for pastries for the adults and a Christmas Tree Ornament contest for the young people.

A discussion was held in our meeting to bid for upcoming events in 1999.

The Fall Meeting in 1999 or the Spring Meeting in 2000 was suggested. The convention is upcoming in 2000.

President Pauling stated that at our October meeting, the Fraternalist of the Year for Lodge 66 will be selected.

Brother John Engelke suggested that we make a donation to the Supreme Lodge for the Barbecue Cookoff.

Door prize winner was Janie Dujka.

50-50 winner was Mary Lou Urbanek.

She donated her winning to the Trust Fund.

Members celebrating September birthdays are: Ruby Orsag, Dorothy Gerlich, Diana Engelke and Sandra Trickett.

The next Board of Directors meeting and Entertainment is scheduled for October 7 at 7 p.m. Our next lodge meeting will be on October 18 at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale set for November 21 Dear Friends, You are invited to join in the fun and participate in our Holiday Arts & Crafts Show and Sale on Saturday, November 21 at Linden Hall. Food, including homemade cakes and pies, will also be available. The sales event will take place from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Admission is free.

Reserve Your Booth Now

Booth space is available: 10' x 10' wall booths or 12' x 8' center booths are available for $35 each with two tables in our comfortable, climate-controlled facility. If you need more room or more than two tables, we will provide them for an additional charge.

Please notify as soon as possible.

Booths will be assigned on a first come basis. Set up time will be on Friday from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Saturday, from 7 - 9 a.m.

Linden Hall is located seven miles north of Waco at 722 Leroy Parkway (FM 308) in Elm Mott. For more information, please call Michael Galler at (254) 662-4934.

Submitted by, Michael Galler —SPJST-

Lodge 80 Holland plans future events Dear Members and Friends, Presiden't Harold Rohde called the meeting to order at 4 pm. on Saturday, October 3, 1998. The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a moment of silence for departed members.

All officers were present except for Frank Pajestka, Jr., Reporter. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read. The kitchen and bar reports were given, and they are doing very well.

All workers will be getting a turkey for Thanksgiving this year. Thank you for all your help!

The Christmas party will be December 12, 1998. It will be held jointly with the American Legion.

Bingo will be held on the following dates in addition to the regularly scheduled games.: Oct. 17; Nov. 26; and Dec. 31.

There will be a Veterans' Day breakfast sponsored by the American Legion on Nov. 11th form 6:30 am. to 9:00 am.

In other business, the painting of the outside of the hall was discussed and when the weather cooperates, we can start.

Elwood Bell will return as Bar Chairman beginning Nov. 1, 1998.

A "thank you" was received from Fr. Bob Kinel for the donation to the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church bazaar.

Celebrating a birthday in October was Joe Sumbera. Door prize winners were: Frank Pajestka, Sr., Joe Sumbera, J.D. Coker, Florine Rohde, G. L. Brisbin.

Motion to adjourn was made by Dean Brisbin, and it was seconded by Estelle Coker. The meeting adjourned for a one hour social.

Fraternally yours, Frank Pajestka, Jr.., Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 81, Needville dinner, fund raiser set for October 18 SPJST Lodge 81, Needville's chicken fried steak dinner and hall fund raiser is Sunday, October 18, 1998 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Advance tickets are $6 per plate and available from the Walzels at 7936288. Prize drawing tickets are available from Lodge 81 members, Ladd's Zero Market and Western Auto Store in Needville.

—SPJST-

Lodge 81, Needville dinner and fund raiser this Sunday, October 18

included a letter from the American Czech Culture group and notices about the workshop to be held at Lodge 88, Houston on October 10, 1998 and the cookoff. Also, the Board of Directors are to read the notice about the records to be reviewed, so that the lodge would stay fraternal. Our secretary read a letter that your reporter received from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar. Thank you for your complimentary words, Mr. Leshikar. I shall try to continue to do my best.

President Macha received a letter, several sheets of literature in Czech, and a picture all pertaining to the GuyNeedville SPJST Lodge in the yeais 1917 or 1918. Mr. Alfred Sabrsula of Wharton was the sender of all this information. If you can read Czech, please get in contact with President Macha.

We would like to have this information translated into English. Thanks, Mr. Sabrsula, for sharing this information and picture with us. This as very thoughtful of you.

SPJST Lodge 81 received a beautiful plaque from the Needville Little League for our sponsorship of the baseball program. Thanks for the plaque.

Jason Vallet, the grandson of Benita and Gilbert Walzel recently graduated from Texas State Technical College in Waco. He is a graduate of the Welding Technology Program. Congratulations, Jason.

On Sunday, September 20, 1998, Lodge 81 of Needville met for their regular monthly meeting. Thirty-six people were in attendance, including three guests. Jimmy Feleman of Rosenberg was one of our guests. Jimmy is a longtime member of the Dallas lodge. It is our desire to have him transfer to our lodge. As you may well remember, Jimmy was in the jewelry business in Rosenberg for many years. Bess Elder of Rosenberg, who happens to be Jimmy's sister, accompanied him to the meeting.

Bess has been a member for 30 years.

Also, Nancy Schriewer, sister-in-law of Mary Matcek, and aunt to Donnie, was present. Nancy resides in Rosenberg.

Charlie Sliva, husband of member Ida Sliva also attended. The Slivas reside in Needville. We were so happy to have all of you in attendance. An invitation to always come back is extended.

A note of thanks to the following who brought attendance prizes: The Alvin Blinka's, Adolph Macha's, Edwin Susan's, Brooke Stavinoha's, George Abschneider's, Johnnie Kujawa's, Lloyd Zwahr's, Arnold Dusek, Charlie Sliva's, Jeanette Barnes, Mary and Donnie Matcek, Nancy Schriewer, Louis Havelka's, Gilbert Walzel's, Bobby Polasek's, Walter Anderson's Fund Raiser This Sunday and Mary Werner.

Our main topic of discussion at the Congratulations to our $5 prize winners. They are Johnnie and Emma meeting was our big fund raiser coming Kujawa, Arnold Dusek and Delores up on Sunday, October 18, 1998 at our Macha. This money is donated by the lodge hall. Members are busy selling the meal and raffle tickets. If you need lodge. meal or raffle tickets, .contact Benita A routine morning was spent before Walzel at (409) 793-6288. On the menu the pot luck meal was served at twelve will be chicken fried steak, buttered noon. Thanks to everyone for bringing potatoes, corn, beans and tea. Themeal the delicious meats, vegetables, salads will be catered

by Staff's of El Campo. and desserts. Was there ever a great Plates are $6 on a presale basis only. selection to pick from! President Serving will be from 11a.m. to 1 p.m.

Macha led us in grace before the meal.

If you want to eat at the hall you may At 1 p.m., President Macha called do so.

We are excited about our wonthe meeting to order. Brooke Stavinoha derful prizes that were donated by the led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Vice members of the lodge.

The raffle tickPresident Vincent Newman was not preets sell for $1 each or six for $5.

Here sent for the meeting. Reports were read

by Willie Mae Kuykendall, our secre- is a list of the prizes: tary, Benita Walzel, the treasurer, and $200 Gift Certificate Special Fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel.

Donated by Lodge 81 members The reports were all accepted as read.

Mossberg 12-Gauge Shotgun New names added to the sick list are Donated

by Lodge 81 members Charlie Pesak and Elsie Brdecka.

Charlie had heart bypass surgery and is 19" Color Television not at home. Elsie was taken to Polly Donated by Alvin and Darlene Blinka Ryan Hospital with an erratic heartbeat. $150 Gift Certificate She was released from the hospital sevDonated

by Lodge 81 Members eral days later. I saw and spoke to Elsie and she is doing much better now.

Ridgid Wet/Dry Vacuum with Blow Others who remain on the sick list are Dryer Donated by Lodge 81 Members Jerry Blinka, Bill Miller, Emil Pollock, $100 Gift Certificate Ben Tydlacka and Hermina Fojtik. Get Donated by Lodge 81 Members well wishes are sent to all. We're glad Cordless Screwdriver to hear that all of Bernie Tielke's test Donated by Kohleffel's Western Auto in reports turned out good.

Needville The lodge is sorry to report the death of longtime member, Emil Bezecny of $50 Gift Certificate Rosenberg. A moment of silence was Donated by Lodge 81 Members observed in his honor. Our deepest 14-Piece Wrench Set sympathy is extended to his widow, Donated by Adolph and Delores Macha Angeline, and to all of his family members. May Mr. Bezecny now rest in Cordless AT&T Telephone peace and may the perpetual light shine Donated by Gilbert and Benita Walzel upon him.

Craftsman 3/8" Drill In the correspondence department, a Donated by Adolph and Delores Macha nice thank you note was received from Aaron Blinka, expressing his thanks for 32-Quart Ice Chest on Wheels the scholarship money he received from Donated by the lodge. Other . correspondence Robert and Martha Polasek

Wednesday, October 14, 1998—VESTNIKJ9 $25 Gift Certificate Donated by Ladd's Zero Market of Needville Collection Doll Donated by Adolph and Delores Mach Five-Piece Hamilton-Beach Mixer Donated by George and Laura Ann Abschneider Crock Pot Donated by Jeanette Barnes, Two Buffet Meals Donated by Darwin's Restaurant of Needville Blanket Donated by Lodge 81 Members The gift certificates listed aabove were donated by these Lodge 81 members: Charlie and Joyce Pesak, Edward and Dorothy Kuban, Louis and Pauline Havelka, George and Laura Ann Abschneider, Brooke and Rose Stavinoha, Johnnie and Emma Kujawa, Gilbert and Benita Walzel, Jerry Shilk, Willie and Doris Witek, Jeanette Barnes, Mary Werner, Elsie Brdecka, Winnie Susan, Ben and Margaret Tydlacka, Viola Jezek, Calvin and Mary Ann Fojtik, Bernie and Anna Tielke, and Willie Mae Kuykendall. Thanks, again, to all of the donors. Give the cook a break form the kitchen and help support our fund raiser. Thanks to all who bought tickets. Your support is appreciated.

In our October meeting, we will be electing our fraternalist of the year for our lodge. Please start thinking now about someone who would deserve the title. This person will then be eligible to compete for the title of SPJST Fraternalist of the Year.

The weather sure did get wicked since I wrote my last article. Thank God Hurricane Georges did not come our way. Our prayers are, with everyone who suffered loss from this hurricane.

The reports from some of the islands were unbelievable. Tropical depression Frances brought us gusty winds along with hard rain several weeks ago.

Between tropical depression Charlie and frances, we received from twenty to twenty-five inches of rain. Everyone is busy swatting off the mosquitoes as a bumper crop was raised during the wet period. It is beginning to dry up now, but it is getting.hot, too. The farmers are working in the fields getting the land in shape for next year. Also, a lot of hay is being made, courtesy of all the rain we received.

For the month of October, no one will be fixing food. No desserts will have to be brought either. We hope everyone will purchase plates for our fund raiser. There will be no door prizes this time. Instead, at 1 p.m. , we will have the drawing for the prizes.

The ladies will be getting a much deserved break this month. In November, we will be back on our regular schedule.

Sheriff Milton`Wright Band, Bobby Jones Czech Band, City Polka Boys, Wilfred Chevis and the Texas Zydeco Band and Nightshift. All types of music, entertainment and good food will be available. A 1970 Mach I Mustang is one of the prizes that will be given away. Come out to Needville and

have a good time.

Soon it will be Halloween and the time when the ghosts and gobblins will be out. Please be careful as the young trick-or-treaters dash from one place to another. Also, don't let your youngsters go alone and check all of their candy before they eat it.

Remember, we will have our meeting as usual on Sunday, October 18.

We will try to start the meeting near the regular time. Be sure to get your meal tickets.

See you then.

Fraternally, Delores Macha Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston to award scholarships to members in '99 Lodge

Lodge 88, Houston will be awarding scholarships for the 1999 school year.

Application forms can now be picked up at the lodge office at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008 and must be postmarked by December 31, 1998.

To qualify, a student must be an active member of Lodge 88 (paying local lodge dues) for a period of at least two years and file an application during their senior year in high school with definite plans to enter college in the fall of 1999.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST-

for children under 12. Birthday Club pastries and kolaches will also be available to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The plans include the crowning of a "King and Queen Lodge 88 Czech Day" and a kolache bake off. The rules for the king and queen are as follows: You must be a Lodge 88 member and wear a Czech costume. To enter the kolache bake off, you need to bring two dozen kolaches to the lodge on Czech Day by 11 a.m. Seven kolaches will be presented to the judges. Kolaches must be on a separate disposable plate covered with a plastic wrap. The rest of the kolaches will be sold at the pastry booth.

The entertainment will start at 11:30 a.m. with the Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and Choral Club performing in the ballroom. They will be followed by our talented Folk Dancers and Youth Dance Class.

At 1:30, the proclamation from the Mayor of the City of Houston, proclaiming October 25th as Czech Day, will be presented and guests will be recognized.

Starting at 2 p.m., a live auction will be held of donated items from local merchants. The Youth Club will have a silent auction of items donated by the membership.

For the favored part of the day, Tony Janak's band will provide the music for an afternoon of dancing pleasure. The dance will be free to persons purchasing a dinner but for those who do not buy a dinner, the fee will be $4 per person.

The crowning of the king and queen and the kolache bake off winners will be announced at 4:30 p.m.

During the day, there will be other prize drawings and booths. Booth spaces are available at no charge. If interested, please call Dorothy Pflughaupt after 6 p.m. at (713) 864-2163.

The officers, executive committee and other members are working hard to make this day fun, entertaining and exciting for those who attend. I know we are excited and are having a great time putting this special occasion together.

Please make plans to join us on October 25th, 1998. We'll be here (1435 Beall, Houston) and hope you will be here with us. Public invited.

For more information, call (713) 8695767.

Fraternally, Clara Broz, President —SPJST-

91, Crosby reports on third quarterly meeting Lodge

The third quarterly meeting was held on Tuesday, September 29, 1998, at 7:00 p.m. at the home of President Chester and Marie Stasney. All officers and several members were in attendance.

The meeting was called to order by President Stasney and the pledge to the flag was recited. A short moment of silence was held in memory of our departed brother Robert Sebesta.

A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes and treasurer's report.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Polka Mass

88, Houston posts gifts to scholarship fund Lodge

Donations have been made to the Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund by:

Esther Heinsohn Lodge 88 in Memory of Brian Kulhanek Jeanette Bender and Family in Memory of Bernice Wahlberg Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt, Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST-

More than 500 turned out for the polka mass hosted recently by Lodge 92, Fort Worth at National Hall . The event, which was presented by St. Paul's Catholic Church, was organized by Mary Ann and Kenneth Krivanek and was followed by a dinner and dance. Father Tom Whittington, right, delivers mass.

Harvest Festival This Saturday On Saturday, October 17, 1998, Needville is having one of its annual events. It is the Harvest Festival which is always held the third weekend in October. It is held in downtown Needville. Some of the events include a talent contest at 9 a.m., the Mr. and Miss Contest at 12:30 p.m., and the Queen Contest at 2 p.m.. The barbecue cookoff judging will at 4 p.m., followed by the auction at 4:30 p.m. Bands performing throughout the day will be the

88, licuston planning a "bigger and better" Czech Day Lodge

We at Lodge 88 are busy planning a bigger and better Czech Day. Instead of our usual turkey and dressing, the menu has been changed to Czech foods. Roast pork, sausage, sauer kraut, potatoes, beans and coffee or tea will be served for $6 for adults and $4

The Dallas Czech Singers, under the direction of Bob Lisa, also performed.

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 14, 1998 The annual Christmas party that will be hosted by Lodges 65 and 91 was discussed. The date was set for Saturday, December 12, 1998, at the Crosby American Legion Hall.

Invitations will be mailed out in late November. The food for the party will be prepared by the officers. A special called meeting to finalize Christmas party plans will be held on November 1st.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. All members enjoyed refreshments prepared by Marie Stasney and Malba Smesny.

The next regular meeting will be held in conjunction with the Christmas party on December 11th.

Fraternally submitted, Malba Smesny, Secretary, Lodge 91 —SPJST-

139, Danbury reports on September meeting Lodge

Danbury Lodge 139 held a brief meeting on September 2 at E.J.'s Restaurant. After reports were given, a thank-you note from Kyle Kettler was read. Kyle is the 1998 recipient of the Lodge 139 Scholarship, and is attending the University of Texas. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned for the meal and fellowship which followed.

In view of the fact that October is a very busy month in this area, with many activities scheduled throughout the month, and as many of our members are involved and have commitments to them, our October meeting was advanced to September 30.

Upon completion of regular business, correspondence was read and a report was given on the District 5 Family Day held at Lodge 88 on September 19. Everyone who attended agreed it was a fun day. Our lodge president, Lonnie Lostak, was re-elected as District 5 Rest Home Director at the meeting.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Lorenda Baldwin and Helen Filipp, both of who celebrated their birthdays in September, and to Rhonda Dickerson, whose birthday is in October.

The meal was served after the meeting adjourned.

Fraternally, Faye Wilson, Reporter —SPJST-

154, Fort Worth sends "fall greetings" to members and friends Lodge

Fall is a most wonderful time to regroup. My daddy used to call it getting your ducks in line! It is time to clean the house up real good before it gets cold and time to plant a winter garden with good stuff like turnips, beets, cabbage, and greens. It is also a time to mend fences . . . or to patch up a relationship that needs a little fixing!

Speaking of fences, I have a story to share. It is called:

The Fence There was a small boy with a bad temper. His father gave him a bag of nails and a hammer and told him that every time he lost his temper he was to hammer a nail into the back fence. The first day the boy drove 37 nails into the fence. Then the number gradually dwindled. The young man discovered that it was easier to hold his temper than to drive those nails into the fence.

Finally the day came when he did not lose his temper at all! He told his father, who suggested that the boy now pull out one nail for each day that he was able to hold his temper. The days passed and the young boy was finally able to tell his father that all of the nails had been removed from the fence. The father took his son by the hand and led him to the fence. "You have done well, son, but look at the holes in the fence.

It will never be the same! When you say things in anger, they leave a scar just like the scars in this fence. You can put a knife in a person and draw it out: it will not matter how many times you say 'I'm sorry,' the wound is still there!

Remember that a verbal wound is as bad as a physical one."

Remember the fence! Kind words take a lot less effort ... and reap a lot more rewards!

Nazdar!

Sharon Connelly

(Editor's Note: Thanks, Sharon, for your letter and story . . . We ran a similar version a while back; still, it's a message that bears repeating.)

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200, BrucevilleEddy teams compete in SPJST State Barbecue Cookoff Lodge

Lodge 200 has been busy with the SPJST State Cookoff. Lodge 200 President Gene McBride coordinated the CTBA sanctioned cookoff with help from the Home Lodge and Lodge 200 members in planning, check-in, judging, monitoring and tabulating of results.

Volunteers from Bruceville-Eddy who assisted with the event were.

Frances McBride, Sandra Roming, Linda Roming, Ginger Tolbert and Debbie Trigg Bob and Jane Miracle and Doug Roming, The Willow Flat Crew, competed in the cookoff and tied for overall with a first place in chicken, fifth place in beef and third place in beans. Jeff Odle's team, Shoot "R" Pass, finished fourth in beef. Alton Deviney with Alton's Texas-Style BBQ finished second in chicken and Allen Trigg and Allen Trigg, Jr., TNT Cookers also participated in the cookoff. Other cookers from Bruceville-Eddy who competed were Larry Roming, Meat Tenders, who placed eighth in pork and Leo Makovy, BBQ Bandits, who placed eighth in beef and first in beans. As you can see from the number of participants form Bruceville-Eddy, the cookoff was a success and we hope to have another next year.

The next scheduled meeting for Lodge 200 is Wednesday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Bruceville-Eddy Municipal Building.

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County Chapter of Czech Heritage Society hosts Czech Heritage Day October 25 Bexar

The Bexar County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas invites everyone to come out and celebrate Czech Heritage Day on Sunday, October 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 5627 Rigsby in San Antonio, Texas.

"Czech it out," say the organizers of the event. A Czech meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The cost is $5 for adults and $3 for children under the age of 10. Drinks, homemade chicken noodle soup and Czech kolaches will be sold.

Always a crowd pleaser, Chris Rybak of Hallettsville, Texas will perform from 1 until 4 p.m.

Other activities include tarok and domino games, a genealogy display, painted egg display and an assortment of Czech imports.

Students from the Czech Republic and Slovakia will be in attendance to inform attendees of present-day life in their respective homelands.

For more information, please call (210) 657-4001.

Submitted by, Dominic F. Netek

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Reunions Vitek-Pechal Family Reunion The annual reunion of the VitekPechal families will be held on Sunday, October 18, 1998 at Seaton Star Hall, five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Registration begins at 10 a.m. and lunch at 12:30 p.m.

A short meeting will follow the meal.

A drawing, cake walk, auction/silent auction and fellowship will also follow.

Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch and, if possible, a cake for the cake walk. Monetary donations will be needed to cover the expenses. Items for auction/silent auction, in addition to items brought by the officers ,will create more interest for everyone.

Mark your calendars and inform the members of your family who may have married or moved and letters may not reach them. The more, the merrier. Let's make this the greatest yet. Letters will be forthcoming soon.

For more information, call (254) 985-2591 or (254) 985-2545.

Czech Festival set for October 25 in Victoria The 14th Anndal Czech Heritage Festival will be Sunday, October 25, 1998 at the Victoria Community Center located at 2905 E. North in Victoria. The event marks the beginning of Czech Heritage Week in Texas, October 25 - 31. Activities will run from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. In conjunction with the event, a polka mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral at 9 a.m. by Rev. Joseph Hybner of Ganado.

Tarok Tournament registration starts at 9 a.m. Entertainment includes performances by the P.O.L.K.of A. Dancers, South Texas Polish Dancers, and accordion play by Patrick Veit and the Rev. Greg Korenek.

Dancing starts at 12:30 p.m. with music by John Ondrusek and the Dance Hall Boys. At 4 p.m., the Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra will perform.

Mr. Matocha, who is retiring at the end of this year, will be recognized for his 51 years of providing Czech dance music in Texas.

Preparations are also being made for a Czech heritage museum exhibit, country store, arts and crafts booths, cake walk, auction, children's games and more!

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It is very important that you let us know if you will attend, so contact Cindy Tallas Buzan by October 10, 1998. If you cannot attend, let us know any news about your family — births, marriages, deaths, etc.

Notify your relatives and try to attend this reunion!

Cindy Tallas Buzan (281) 558-8743

Bedrich Family Reunion A reunion of the descendants and other relatives of Frank Bedrich and Rosa Stastny Bedrich will be held on Sunday, October 25, 1998, at the Seaton School lunchroom.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and a catered barbecue meal will be served. Each family is asked to bring a dessert.

Please let us know no later than Tuesday, October 20, if you are coming so we can give the caterer an accurate count. You may call either James Bedrich at (512) 452-8074 or Jerry Bedrich at (254) 983-3962 If you wish, bring pictures and other family memorabilia. This reunion has been very successful in the past and we look forward to seeing you there.

Orsak Family Reunion Tallas - Manak Family Reunion The Annual Tallas-Manak reunion will be held on Saturday, October 24, 1998, at the SPJST Hall in Taylor, Texas, beginning at lla.m. We will have a catered barbeque meal beginning promptly at 12:30 p.m. at a cost of $4 per adult and $2 for children 12 and under (pay at the door). A keg of beer will be furnished. Please bring a dessert.

The activities planned are: Brief Meeting (immediately after the meal); Auction - please bring an item to donate; "White Elephant" Exchange - bring a wrapped gift ($5 limit); and the Annual "BroCzech" Horseshoe Tournament.

Music will be provided.

The descendants of Karl Orsak and Rosalie Vojtek Orsak will have their fifth annual family reunion Sunday, October 25, 1998 at the Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 C.R. 65 in Iowa Colony, Texas.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m.

Please notify and invite all members of your family. Each family is requested to bring a covered dish.

Drinks, ice, bread, plates and silverwarewill be furnished. We welcome anyone who is interested. For more information, contact Geraldine Frank of Iowa Colony at (281) 4311474 or Janet Rawlinson of New Caney at (281) 354-6842.

We will be waiting to see you.

Submitted by, J.R. Rawlinson —SPJST-

Wednesday, October 14, 1998—VESTNIK/11

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No 84 in Dallas, on behalf of our entire membrship, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother RAYMOND SCOTT SMITH, who passed away August 16th at the age of 75. He was born in Galveston, Texas and graduated from Ball High School. He went to work for Santa Fe Railway at age 16 and worked for them for 44 years before retiring in 1984.

He was a member of the Rusty Rail, KJT, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, and a charter member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas.

Brother Smith served in World War II in the XIII Corps. He was a Third Grade Technician, Company B, 4th Signal Battalion. He played on the SPJSt Lodge 84, softball team for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Estelle Ann Kaluza Smith; children, Janet Marie Presley, Bruce and Linda Smith, and Cynthia Urrutia; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Benson Smith and Gene Smith; and a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Alice and Harold Barnes.

Rosary was recited on August 27th at Sparkman Funeral Chapel in Richardson, Texas. Funeral Mass was held on August 28th at Calvary Hill Mausoleum Chapel in Dallas, Texas.

Rev. Joseph A. Mehan, Jr. was cele brant. Interment was in Calvary Hill.

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

Resolution Committee Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager —SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish, to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, OLDRICH JOSEPH HORAK, who passed away on September 12th at the age of 84. He retired from Sergeant Welch Scientific Co., after many years of service. He was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84, the Dallas Czech Singers, the Polka Klub of America (POLK of A) and St. Monica Catholic Church. His lifelong passion was gardening and he enjoyed sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends.

Brother Horak was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Beulah Fern Laymon and brothers, Gabe and Emil. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Pad Pokladnik; grandchildren Jordan Pokladnik and Allison Pokladnik; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bessie and Joe Tydlaska, Rosie and Jody Rejcek; sister, Mary Martinek; sisters-in-law,

Emily Elbert, Sister Horak and Flossie Tesar.

Honorary pallbearers were nieces, Barbara Jones, Amelia Chambers, Susie Swift, Pat Sampley, Linda Macrnullen and Joyce Moore.

Rosary was recited on September 14 at Sparkman Hillcrest Funeral Chapel and Mass of Christian Burial was held on September 15th at St. Monica Catholic Church with Rev. Msgr. John F Meyers as celebrant. Entombment was at Calvary Hill Mausoleum.

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

Resolution Committee, Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager —SPJST-

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 84, Dallas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister, ALISA JARRED, who passed away suddenly on September 3, 1998 at the age of 30.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge No. 84. For several years, Alisa enjoyed doing volunteer work at the Irving, Texas Library and the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation. She also volunteered at the Irving Recreation Center and helped a support group for the Dallas Epilepsy Association. She enjoyed arts and crafts.

Survivors include her parents, Barbara and Kim Jones of Irving, Texas and Don and Jeanette Jarred, Sr., of Winnsboro, Texas; a brother, Don Jarred, Jr. of Dallas; and grandparents, Joe and Bessie "Tydlaska of Dallas.

Graveside committal service was held on September 5th at Calvary Hill Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Msgr.

Jerome Duesman officiating.

Interment followed at the mausoleum.

May our departed sister rest in Peace and may her memory remain with us forever.

Resolution Committee Evelyn Salac Justine Yeager ---SPJST----

ial in Mount Olivet Cemetery on Tuesday. Visitation was held froni 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home with viewing at 10 a.m.

Tuesday at the church. Rosary was held at 10:30 a.m at the church.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Oujesky was employed by General Dynamics Corporation and Chas. Nash Elementary School in Fort Worth. In San Antonio he worked for Southwest Technical Products. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 92 and KJT fraternal organizations.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen W Oujesky, and brothers, Joe, Clem and Bill Oujesky.

The Oujesky family would like to thank the Hospice and Nursing staff of Santa Rosa Hospice of San Antonio for their gentle and compassionate care given to their father.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Helen Oujesky of San Antonio; sons, Michael Oujeslcy and wife, Dinah of Arlington; David Oujesky and his wife Alecia snow and four children of arlington; Christopher Oujesky of San Antonio; Sisters, Helen Hodges of Pearland, Josie Kubala of West and Mary Mouton of Galveston; four grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

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

Expression

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 47, Seaton, 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 brother, WILLIE C. PROVAZEK, age 69, who died September 25, 1998.

Services for Brother Provazek were on September 28 at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Temple with the Rev. Steve Ryan officiating.

Burial was in Cyclone Cemetery.

Mr. Provazek was born in Milani County to Charlie and Annie (Masar) Provazek. He was a Temple resident for 49 years. He retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a switchman with 37 years of service. He worked part-time

at Sunbelt Transformer from 1989 until his death. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus No 3444, a member of the Telephone Pioneers, SPJST Lodge No 47, Seaton and St. Luke's Catholic Church. He married Doris Green on October 14, 1950.

Survivors are his wife, Doris Provazek of Temple; a son, Kevin Provazek of Temple; two daughters, Janice Wall of Moody and Michelle Crews of Temple; two brothers, Joe Provazek of China Springs and Adolph Provazek of Dallas; three sisters, Tillie Buffington of Temple, Bertha Kubacek of Angleton and Dorothy Alexander of Baytown; and five grandchildren.

Vigil service was conducted at Sheffield Funeral Home in Temple with Willie Luna officiating.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke's Catholic Church Building Fund.

May our departed brother rest in peace. God bless the family.

Resolution Committee, Gladys Marek Joyce Skrabanek Ann Hejl —SPJST-

Memory of Wilma Frances Homola In

Wilma Frances Hornola, a member of Lodge 39, Bryan, Texas, passed away at her home in Dallas on August 10, 1998, at the age of 74. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, August 18, 1998 at the Forest Lawn Funeral Home at Turtle Creek, Dallas, with Rev. William Stephenson officiating and burial in the family plot of the Smetana Cemetary in Bryan, Texas.

A descendant of Moravian parents, John and Frances (Zalobny) Homola, Wilma was born December 6, 1923 and died August 10, 1998. She attended schools in Bryan, worked in Washington, D.C. and then worked and lived in Dallas for the past fifty years.

She is survived by her sister, Sylvia Homola Holmes of Sunnyvale, California; a niece, Dr. Valeri Holmes of New York City; a niece and her husband, Melody and Erie Schaefle of Sunnyvale, California; and a grandniece and grand-nephew, Skylar Marie and Parker Andrew Schaefle of Sunnyvale, California; several cousins and other relatives and friends. She shall be sadly missed but her memory will live on.

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Resolution of Sympathy We, the under signed Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express sincere sympathy on behalf of our entire membership to the family of FRANK "BOSS" OUJESKY age 81, a retired maintenance worker, who died Thursday, September 10, 1998, in San Antonio. He was born December 10, 1916, in Bryan.

Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church with bur-

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12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, October 14, 1998

Youth Letters Section

Let's hear what your members and youth club are doing to make a positive difference in your community.

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, c/o SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question?

Call 1 (800) 727-7578

State Youth Director Reports on Coming Events Dear Members, My first month and a half as your State Youth Director is complete. It was quite interesting with not one dull moment! I really enjoyed it. Now I'm ready for the rest of the year!

As the September "Let's Hear From You" Vestnik projects come in, I read them carefully. Thanks for sharing the many great ideas. I am compiling your answers, and I will present a complete report at the District Youth Counselors meeting this Saturday, October 17. I also plan to share your answers with Vestnik readers.

SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Just imagine walking into Wal-Mart and being able to spend $75 on whatever you want. Four lucky young people will know that feeling come 1999.

Or how about seeing lots and lots of people wearing your artistic design on a tee-shirt? The camp tee-shirt design contest is officially underway. The grand prize is a $100 gift certificate to Wal-Mart and the member's design on the 1999 camp tee-shirts. Ask your youth leader for complete details, or watch for them in an upcoming Vestnik. The contest ends January 31, 1999.

Celebrate Czech Heritage Week Czech Heritage Week is October 25 to 31. I attended Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club's banquet and October meeting. I picked up a great idea from Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek. She is encouraging her youth club members to wear their SPJST tee-shirts to school on Tuesday, October 27. What a wonderful way to show your Czech and SPJST pride!

Join a Youth Club by October 31!

If you know of young people who are interested in joining an SPJST youth club, encourage them to join by October 31. That is the magic date that you must join by to be eligible for 1999 Youth Achievement Day and summer camp. Members must also attend a majority of youth club meetings from June 1, 1998, to May 31, 1999.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members plan busy schedule Dear Readers: The youth club held their monthly meeting Sunday, October 4, 1998 at 2:30 p.m. There was seven members present. We have one new member

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Does your youth club need a charity project for October? Kids love to help other kids so why not "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF" this Halloween!

UNICEF (United Nations Children's Fund) helps provide medicine, clean water and sanitation, improved nutrition, basic education and emergency assistance to children around the world. When trick-or-treating, young people carry around a small collection box and explain that they are collecting funds for UNICEF. Not into trick-ortreating? How about collecting pocket change from lodge and youth club members and sending the donation to UNICEF. For more information about this worthy project, please call me at the Home Office.

It's Volleyball Time!

The SPJST State Volleyball Tournament is Saturday, November 14 at the Bruceville-Eddy school gyms.

Have you signed your team up yet?

Play begins at 9:30 a.m. Young people ages 14 to 17 may participate in spiking or non-spiking categories. And if your club does not have enough eligible members to form a team, get together with a nearby youth club.

That's a lot of fun because you get to know new people. For more information on the tournament, contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz at the Home Office.

SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Collect some pennies and donate them to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Youth club members receive 20 merit points for their donation of $2 or more. For a donation of $5 or more, youth members receive 20 merit points and a certificate.

Here's wishing you and your youth club a frightfully fun and safe October.

Hang on. The holiday season is coming quickly. It's going to be great!

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director —SPJST-

Michael Moore. We want to welcome her to our club.

The youth will take cakes to the rest home Wednesday, October 7, 1998.

The fall District meeting will be Sunday, October 25, 1998 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. The youth will have a Christmas ornament contest. Each young person needs to bring an ornament. Refer to your handbook for the size and rules.

A Halloween party will be held Friday, October 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Hot dogs, chips and punch will be served. The youth are asked to wear their costumes and bring a dessert.

The youth are planning to go bowling on November 15. The time to be announced at the next meeting.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at the District meeting.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, November 1 at 4:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club member relates coming events Dear Readers: We had our meeting October 4, 1998. We also have a new member, Michael Moore.

Don't forget to make Christmas ornaments for the district meeting on October 25, 1998.

We will be having a Halloween party on October 30, 1998 everybody wear their costumes. Also, we will be going bowling November 15,1998.

The youth club will be having a craft booth at the Craft Show at Lodge 66, Waco. See you at the District meeting.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka (10/10/98) —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members sell cookbooks Dear Readers, We made and sold kolaches and cookbooks at Wesfest. We also discussed what the youth made for Grandparents Day, a special dinner after our meeting.

Fraternally yours, Celia Dobecka (14) (9/24/98) —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members bake kolaches Dear Readers, We made kolaches for Westfest. I also participated in the parade of costumes at West Fest and rode on the Lodge 6 float.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman (10) (9/24/98) —SPJST-

Lodge 3, Cottonwood Youth Club members ride in Westfest pa °e Dear Readers, The youth rode o a float at the Westfest parade. We also worked in

the booth selling kolaches. We also talked about District Three youth going to Six Flags.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka (9) (9/24/98) —SPJST-

Lodge 5 Pilot PointTioga Youth Club plans beanie baby drawing Our youth club has decided to adopt an angel (a needy child), and we need your help. We are currently holding a raffle to make money to adopt an angel. Just think of how big a smile a little child will have on his face when he open the gifts. Please aid in our raffle so we can aid in the smile of a needy child at Christmas.

Tickets are $1 each or six tickets for $5. You could be the lucky one and win a Beanie Baby because you thought of helping another human being. A dollar from you will be a contribution to the presents that will be bought for a child at Christmas. Please help. You can mail response to me, or you can call at (940) 686 - 2052 or (940) 686 - 5381 and ask for Jessica.

Fraternally, Jessica Koerner, Reporter (10/8/98)

—SPJST-

84, Dallas Youth Club members enjoy trip to Galveston Lodge

Dear Readers, On Sunday, August 2, State Youth Achievement Day was held in Temple, Texas. We all saw much talent performed and excellent crafts. At the end of the day, we had the opportunity to wish our wonderful State Youth Leader, Joni Lange, goodbye. She will be missed.

Directly following State Youth Achievement Day, the Lodge 84 Teen Group headed for Galveston Island.

We had fun in the ocean, went deepsea fishing, and later went shopping.

We came back late Wednesday night.

The people that made this possible were Bessie Petr and Linda Novak.

Fraternally, Jarod Olds (14) (9/21/98) SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club thanks DYC for Six Flags fun day Dear Readers, On Saturday, October 3, District Three will be meeting at Six Flags Over Texas for a day of fun. Hope to see you there; wear some comfortable shoes. Thank you for planning it, essie, District DYC. Sincerely, Marchele Olds (11) (9/20/98)

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Nav§teou jsme meli Lonnie Schroeder a nemeli Z'adne nove Na listku nemocnych meli Leroy Hanusch, F.E. Hejl, F.W. Stuteville, Albert Pechal, Tammy Pechal a Frank Mot!.

Tajemnice Adeline Kohutek pfeCetla protokol z minule schfize a byl pfijat, tak, jak byl napsan. Edwin Va g iCek podal z pravu za dozore't vybor. Byly Cleny dopisy od The Shenkir Family, Cathy Frity, Erin a Gary Skrabanek, Frank KlinkovskY a od Czech Heritage and Cultural Center.

Donna Bada vedouci rnladde podala zpravu. Meta 8 Clend a 4 dospelYch. Henry Jankek bude kad C. 47 "Fraternalist of the Year."

Narozeniny budou slaviti Louis Kohoutek, Dan Balu g ek a Ruth Jankek.

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Gersbach, Vallie Tupy, Ruth Kohutek, Gladys Marek, Adeline Kohutek, Walter Pomykal, Eugene Hejl a Lonnie Schroeder.

Pfiki schUze bude 5.listopadu ye jeden hodin odpoledne.

Dopisovatelka, Emily Mikeska Stuteville

—SPJST-

Victoria Czech Festival (Continued from page 10.)

Lots of good food and Czech entertainment is on tap. Kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup, Czech Style stew, sauerkraut and sausage will be available throughout the day.

This is a family-oriented event.

Admission will be $5 per person for ages 15 and older; children under 15 are admitted free. Make plans now to be there! The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society is a proud sponsor of his event.

For tarok tournament registration forms, contact Joe Pustka at (512) 5782507. For booth space, contact, Cathy Dornak at (512) 573-4950. All other information., call Marjorie Matula at (512) 575-0820.

—SPJST--

to the State Fair of Texas and Celebrate

Heritage Day '98 (Formerly Czech Day)

October 18, 1998 Activities Start at 11 a.m. on the Marine Corps Drill Field

Performance by the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, to lowed by Beseda dancers, the Parade of Trac onal Dress and Sokol Gymnasts

At Approx:mately 2 Those in tradition& dress w!]: oir! other crouicz: to for a procession •Zo lesia v]saoirs t m nearby African Anierc,a-r: Museum where all groups wi e perfor 1 • Both Locations are near the Grand Avenue Entrance Czech Food Available at the Museum from 1 to 6 p.m.

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CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Gulf Coast Czech Festival October 18 at SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena Czech food, Czech fun, authentic Czech polka and waltz music,and "Czech Spoken Here" will be the order of the day for the 12th Annual Gulf Coast Czech Festival on Sunday, October 18 at SPJST Lodge 172, 3609 Preston Avenue in Pasadena from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Everything about this day-long festival is designed to transport you to the Czech Republic — from the kolaches, of course, to the Czech music. This year's event will be dedicated to the memory of Jerome "Jerry" C. Dressler, co-founder of the festival, who passed away earlier this year.

Also participating in this year's festival will be the Old Prague Market of Pflugerville, Texas. The store will be displaying authentic imported Czech crystals, dolls, toys, jewelry and clothing. Another treat will be an appearance by the "Cheese People" in the Country Store.

Special activities will be directed to the youngsters from 1:30 until 3 p.m.

Kathy Hanzelka and Lillia Mae Peter will teach the children how to make Christmas decorations with a Czech flavor. There will also be an opportunity for the young people to try their hand at authentic gingerbread designs!

Muziky, muziky will flow from the bandstand all day, beginning with the

authentic Czech polka and waltz sound of Kovanda's Czech Band. The Fayetteville, Texas group is one of few Czech brass bands remaining in the United States today.

"Their sound is probably the closest an American Czech group can come to the Old World intonations," stated a report on the popular group which appeared in the Scheinoha Recording Review.

Beginning at 2:30 p.m., Sound Connection will perform polka music for the attendees.

"The true Czech influence makes the Texas polka music different from that of the music heard and danced to in places like Chicago or Cleveland," says Julius Tupa, a Sound Connection member and executive director of the Texas Polka Music Association. "We play the music our Texas audiences love to listen and dance to ... polka style."

Another highlight of the annual festival will be the popular Czech-style pork roast meal to be served from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

"We have always stated that you do not have to be Czech to have fun, waltz, polka or enjoy kolaches! We invite everyone to come to our festival!" says Dan Hrna, festival chairman.

Admission donation for adults is $6 or $10, which includes the Czech-style lunch. Children under 10 are admitted free. For further information or for directions, please call Dan Hrna at (281) 564-9800 or Rick Garza at (713) 666-2782.

—SPJST—

Join in the Fun! Victoria County's 14th Annual

Czech Heritage Festival Sunday, October 25 Sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society Victoria Community Center • 2905 E. North • Victoria, Texas

10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

John Ondrusek Dance Hall Boys...12:30 - 4:00 p.m.

Lee Roy Matocha Orchestra .............4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Honoring Lee Roy for 51 years of playing polka music!

Entertainment Throughout the Day! FE:It:7;n Paitr!ck Veit c cord • Soutn Texas 7-isri Dancers Father Joseph Hybner • uctoii Country Store Laks-, 'Age.11( 9:00 a.m. - Our Lady of Victory Cathedral • E.:xhibits Arts and Crfts Laurent and Mes q uite Street Throk Tournament - Cash Priz - S CZEC STEW SAUS 1, GE Czech- English Polka ass Celebrated by

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$5 ,.-2er person Under 15 Free

For information: (512) 575-0820 Marjorie Matula Tarok: (512) 578-2507 Joe Pustka - Booths: (512) 573-4950 Cathy Dornak

14/VESTNIK-Wednesday, October 14, 1998 LODGE NO. 17, NEW TABOR

Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE NO. 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, October 16-Social and Game Night, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 17-50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, October 24-Urban Family Reunion 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. 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 18,,ELGIN Sunday, October 18--Harry Czarnek and The Texas Dutchmen , 3 7 ($6 per person) Sunday, October 25-Lutheran Broherhood Dance (Open to Public) Allen Talley and the Country Playboys, 3-7 ($5 per person), Kitchen open 2:30-7 p.m. Sandwiches, Nachos, and Dinners will be served Saturday, Nov. 7-King of Swing, 8-12 ($5 per person) Sunday, Nov. 15-Bastrop County German Heritage Club Dance and Dinner (Open to the public), Cloverleaf Orchestra, 2-6 p.m., ($6 per person).

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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 Bookings: Artie Monson at (512) 281-3711 or (409) 2635260. Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

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

LODGE.NO. 14, WESLEY

LODGE NO. 21, ENGLE

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

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

LODGE NO. 15, BUCKHOLTS

LODGE NO. 23, MORAVIA

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 (254) 593-4192 or (254) 593-0090.

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. 9, SNOOK

LODGE NO. 16, BILA HORA

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 meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 24-Texas Fall Gala; see letters section for details, including ticket information Saturday, October 31-Halloween Masquerade Dance with music by MorrisCode.

Friday, November 6-Chili Dinner and Karaoke - Public Invited Saturday, November 7-Barbecue Cook-Off and Countywide Sale. Cook-Off Information: Harold Vanicekat 583-2335; Sale Information: LaVerne Cabla at 985-2354 or Pat Sebek at 778-1582.

Elect John Sharp

LODGE NO. 24, CYCLONE

Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Bobby Hoelscher at (254) 985-2537.

LODGE NO. 25, ENNIS Saturday, October 17-Benefit for Mark "Slot" Mraz with music by Gary P. Nunn. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, please call (972) 878-2936.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meetis at 7 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 28, EAST BERNARD Sunday, October 11-Lodge meeting at 2 p.m. followed by Fraternal Hour Luncheon Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. in the meeting room on the ground floor of the SPJST Hall Building at 106 Leveridge Street in East Bernard.

LODGE NO. 29, TAYLOR

Lieutenant Governor * John is a lifetime member of SPJST Lodge No. 97, Placedo. * His wife, Charlotte, and their two children, Spencer and Victoria, are members of SPJST Lodge No. 32, Victoria. * John is the son of the late Venus Marek Sharp. * John is the grandson of the late John and Rosie Esterak Marek. * John graduated from Texas MN, where he was Student Body President. * He served his country as a Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserves. * John is a former Texas Railroad Commissioner, where he helped reform trucking regulations and improve railroad safety. * John is a former Texas state Senator, where he served on the powerful Senate Finance Committee. * John is a former Texas State Representative, where he was named "Outstanding Freshman" by Texas Monthly. * John was overwhelmingly elected State Comptroller in 1990 and reelected in 1994. * His Texas Performance Reviews have saved taxpayers $8.5 billion so far and helped avoid a state income tax. * His Texas School Performance Reviews have outlined $350 million in savings for school districts. * And he's done it all with fewer employees than when he took office, returning many millions in unspent administrative funds to the state.

Want to help Texans elect John Sharp?

Call (512) 440-1166 for more information on what you can do!

Political Advertisement Paid for by Texans for Sharp • P.O. Box 236, Austiri, Texas 78767 • Treasurer Ray Bonilla

Friday, October 16 - Grieger and Grieger Band, 8-12, downstairs Saturday, October 17 - County Road 354 (C/W), 8-12, upstairs. Free dance to the public sponsored by the Farmers Mutual Protective Association of Texas (RVOS Lodge 87, Taylor)

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 (no cover charge).

Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Kitchen is open for Sunday dances and onpremises catering is available. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call (512) 352-9139 (SPJST Lodge Hall) 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 Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

LODGE NO. 35, ELK Sunday, November 8--SPJST Pavelka Cemetery meeting at 2:30 p.m. SPJST meeting will follow at 3 p.m.

Saturday, November 14-Dance with music by Rampage Thursday, December 31-Dance with music by Rampage Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

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

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

LODGE NO. 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting.

Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

LODGE NO. 40, EL CAMPO-HILLIE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Bingo every Monday night at 7:15 p.m.; Games License No. 1-76-0053964-1. For hall bookings, call Dora Kopecky at 543-4865.

LODGE NO. 47, SEATON Friday, October 16-Family Night; hamburgers and french fries starting at 6 p.m.; Seaton R.V.O.S. No. 5 Annual Meeting, Tarok instruction at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 17-The Combinations Sunday, October 18-Vitek-Pechal Family Reunion, 10 a.m.

Saturday, October 24-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Saturday, October 31-Tony Janak Orchestra Sunday, November 1-Lodge meeting, including election of officers, 1.p.m. (One hour earlier.)

Sunday, November 8- Membership Drive; program and meal, Invite non-members to join the lodge; 4 p.m.

Saturday, November 21-Lodge fund raiser; gator giveaway. For tickets, call Gladys Marek (254) 773-3914 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 Saturday, October 24 - Progressive "42" Tournament.

Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.; play at 9:15 a.m. For information, call Bobby Wuensche at (512) 365-3013 Saturday, November 18 - Fourth Annual PokornyPolanka Tarok Tournament. Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.; play at 9:15 a.m. For information, call Bobby Wuensche at (512) 365-3013 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

It Gulf Coast Czech Festival Pe•••4

Sunday, October 18, 1998 SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena

3609 Preston Avenue • Pasadena, Texas

MIttiakY Mvtlky Czech-Style Luncheon • 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., $5 Czech Soup and Sandwiches • 2:30 - 6:00 p.m.

This festival is dedicated in memory of Co-Founder

Jerry Dressier Children's Activities • 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Dine to the beautiful melodies of

Kovanda's Czech Band of Houston/Fayettevile and to the music of

Sound Counnection from 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Admission Donation: Adults $6

Sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas Harris County Chapter

$10 Donation Includes Czech-Style Dinner Children Under 10 Admitted Free Country Store • Costumes and More You don't have to be Czech to have this much FUN! Enjoy a weekend with the Czechs of Harris County!

Wednesday, October 14, 1998---VESTNIK/15

LODGE NO. 49, ROWENA Friday, October 16-Game Social Saturday, October 24-Czech Day Fellowship: Tarok Tournament, 8:15 am.; Meal, 12:00 am.; Dance: 7 -11 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4-Regular lodge meeting and election of officers Sunday, November 15-Czech Heritage Holiday Meal: 1 p.m.; Meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Friday, November 20-Game Social, 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 21-(Private) "Sweet 15" Meal and Dance Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Game socials are every third Friday night of each month at the Lodge Hall.

LODGE NO. 51, ELLINGER

LODGE NO. 92, FORT WORTH Saturday, Octoberl8-Granger Polka Boys - First Time in Fort Worth - 3-7 ($6 per person) Saturday, October 31-Halloween Costume DAnce sponsored by SPJST Lodge 92 Youth Club. Music by the Classic Country Band ofFort Worth. Dancing from 8 p.m. to Midnight 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, 912:30; 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, HOBSON

Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City.

LODGE NO. 54, WEST

LODGE NO. 94, WHEELOCK

Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Forr information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE NO. 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 65, CROSBY

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

LODGE NO. 66, WACO Sunday, October 18-Lodge meeting at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 21-Arts and Crafts Holiday Show. To reserve your space, call Michael Galler at (254) 662-4934.

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 midnight and cover is $5. Game nights (Taroky, dominoes, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE NO. 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE NO. 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

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. 1-75-1052324-8. "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.

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SOKOL HALL CORPUSLCHRISTIO.

SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042. Public invited.

LODGE NO. 80, HOLLAND Sunday, October 18-RVOS annual meeting at 2 p.m.

Monday, October 26-American Legion meets at 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; 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

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

LODGE NO. 97, PLACEDO Sunday, December 13-Christmas social and meeting at REA Building; mark your calendars, now!

LODGE NO. 106, LA 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 7:30 p.m. road) in LaGrange at

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, WESTHOFF 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.

LODGE NO. 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE NO. 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

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

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

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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

SPJST LODGE 180, BURLESON INVITES YOU TO COME OUT AND DANCE! CHECK OUT OCTOBER DANCE SCHEDULE! 10 17 24 31....... ........ .

Cadillac Cowboys Dusk Till Dawn Country Heart ....Desert Daze

WE'RE EASY TO FIND! Take Interstate 35 West to Burleson. At Burleson, take the Renfro Street exit and go to the underpass and turn left. Then, turn left on the service road. Go approximately 1 1/2 miles on the service road. Lodge hall is on the right.

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 or (512) 388-6335.

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.

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LODGE NO. 142, HOUSTON Sunday, November 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. 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

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

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

LODGE NO. 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 156, BAYTOWN

LODGE NO. 172, PASADENA

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m.

Through June, all dances are 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Starting July, all dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight unless otherwise noted. Games every Thursday; Early Bird Special at 7:15 p.m.e Regular Games at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-207741001. For reservations, call (713)1369-5767.

LODGE NO. 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdas, etcease call (817) 465-8538, (972) 263-9031, (972) 262-8830 and (817) 457-2138.

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. 87, TEMPLE

LODGE NO. 88, HOUSTON

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

LODGE NO. 188, CENTERVILLE

Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160.

Saturday, October 17-Central Texas Sounds, polka and variety, ($6 each).

Saturday, October 24-Tony Barron, big band music, dress code, ($11 each).

Sunday, October 25-Lodge 88 Czech Day. Roast pork, sausage and sauerkraut inner served from 11 a.m. - ?

Entertainment throughout the afternoon, including a dance from 3 - 7 p.m. with music my Tony Janak. Dance admission is free with the purchase of a dinner; or $4 per person without dinner purchase.

LODGE NO. 180, BURLESON Saturday, October 17-Dusk Till Dawn Saturday, October 24-Country Heart Saturday, October 31-Desert Daze For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435 .2286, or John Hilcher at (817) 293-8166. All Saturday night dances are from 8:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE NO. 139, DANBURY

Saturday, October 17-Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 8:30 p.m.-12:30 am. ($6 per person) Ocober 18-Heritage Day (Formerly Czech Day) at the State Fair of Texas. Opening Ceremonies at 11 a.m., Marine Corps Square. For information, call Bertha Podhrasky at (214) 374-1537 or Ida Schulz at (214) 3213300.

Monday, October 19-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 7-Dance with music by the Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, November 21-Dance with music by'the Henry Rejcek Band; 8 p.m. - 12 a.m. ($6 per person).

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 3524397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (254) 939-7395.

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

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

LODGE NO. 161 LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Sunday, November 8-Lodge Meeting at 3 p.m. at Jourdanton State Bank Community Room

LODGE NO. 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 17-Down Time Sunday, October 18-Czech Festival Saturday, October 24-Kenny Wycoff and Southern Star Wednesday, October 28-Lodge Meeting Saturday, October 31-Vanessa and Wild Cactus For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call (281) 575-6247 in (713) 4723269. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. 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. 177, ACADEMY 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 and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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

LODGE NO. 189 BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE NO. 191, LUFKIN Wednesday, October 14-East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 16-Pine Squares Saturday, October 17-Dance, 8 p.m., Glenn Lendermann Monday, October 19-Pine Squares Practice, 7-9 Wednesday, October 21-East Texas Cloggers Friday, October 23-Polka Club Potluck, 7 p.m. and Dennis Redmon, 7:30 Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For dance reservations, call Marilyn Page at 6321124.

LODGE NO. 195, CLEBURNE

ALASKA POLKA CRUISE JUNE 28 - JULY 5,1999

Aboard the cruise ship

The Norwegian "WIND"

LODGE NO. 196, HOUSTON-WEST

from Vancouver, B.C. Ports of Call: Glacier Bay, Haines, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Skagway

Saturday, October 31-Country Knights Saturday, November 14-Bobby Jones; $6 each Thursday, December 31-Leroy Rybak, accompanied by Chris Rybak; $12.50 per personi$25 per couple.

Inside Cabin: $1299 Outside Cabins (Window): $1399

All dances open to the public. ($6 per person) Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge ,meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373.9482. Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429.

Above prices are per person, based on double-occupancy - Cruise Only 3rd and Fourth Person in Same Cabin - $529 per person

LODGE NO. 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY

Includes All Meals, Live Entertainment, Private Polka Dances and Cocktail Party with Vrazels' Polka Band

Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, November 4-Lodge meeting at 6:30 p.m., Bruceville-Eddy Municipal Building Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Port Charges: Add $140 per person

(Subject to Change)

ie CRUISE To' This will be a fun and exciting cruise that everyone will enjoy and remember. Come aboard and set sail for the best time of your life. Due to limited availability and popularity of this cruise, we suggest that you book as soon as possible. Reservations for the cruise and airfare will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS.

For more information, call Bernice Vrazel at (254) 593-3021 AIRFARE We have a limited amount of seats booked out of Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. For best schedules and prices, books as early as possible (Airfare/rates from other cities available upon request.)

For more information, call Chris Pearce at Anderson Mill Travel, Temple, Texas.

1 (800) 460-6221 or (254) 724-3647

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

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. (8)

ALBIN MACHU DISTRICT II

DISTRICT II Lodge 29 Taylor

Lodge 80 Holland

JOHN W. TROY

ROBERT DOBECKA

DISTRICT II

DISTRICT III

Lodge 87 Temple

Lodge 6 Cottonwood

ANGELINE STIBOREK

MARTHA BROZ, FIC (8)

EDWIN MARTINKA (2)

KAREL MATEJKA (4)

DISTRICT III

DISTRICT IV

DISTRICT V

DISTRICT VI

Lodge 183 Arlington

Lodge 160 San Angelo

Lodge 156 Baytown

Lodge 40 El CampoHillje

Participate in the 1998 Membership Drive January I, 1998 - December 31, 1998 BE AN SPJST CENTENNIAL CLUB MEMBER * 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 the promotional items listed to the right of this column.

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

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

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 which will appear periodically in the Vestnik or see your sales representative for referral coupons and return to the SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 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.

Here's your ticket to participate.

1998 SPJST Membership Drive

Hand to Lodge Sales Rep. or Mail to:

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SPJST Attn: Insurance Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 for membership in SPJST.

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