TNIK "Joining Hands To Touch Lives— Fraternalism for the Family and Our Nation"
VOLUME 87 NUMBER 16
Official Publication of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897
Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Te ple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800
Lodge 29, Taylor and Lodge 13, Dime Box take top spots in '99 state domino tourneys
Donations to '98-'99 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive top $9,700 mark The 1998-1999 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive concluded on March 31. Through April 6, a total of $9,718.38 had been collected. The SPJST's Scholarship/Grant program is meant to encourage and assist young members to further their education and help them achieve career goals. General scholarships are funded through a grant extended by the Supreme Lodge and voluntary contributions by SPJST members and friends of the Society. The following is the third listing acknowledging donors who have made contributions through March. Contributors of $50 or more are printed in bold; likewise, donors who have made multiple gifts are listed as such: Dolores Bartek Henrietta Barton Reverend Harry S. Bilski Otis and Emma Ceska Marvin and Alice Chlapek Robert and Lydia Dobecka and Family Celia Dobecka, Tory and Kevin Dobecka Robert Jr. Dobecka and Family Traci Dobecka and Whitney Dobecka Eleanora Ducas Bennie and Darlene Engelke John and Diana Engelke Justin Engelke Jimmie J. Felcman Henry W. Gerlich Tanner Guidroz Trenton Guidroz James and Mildred Hejl Evelyn L. Henson Johnnie Holub (Continued on page 3.)
SPJST on Parade Members of the Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club participate in the recent San Angelo Rodeo Parade. Even though the weather was cold and rainy, the young people had a great time. Riding high atop the float are SPJST State Queen Jennifer Block of Lodge 160, San Angelo and SPJST State King Jonathan Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. Accompanying them is State Duchess Rachel Schwartz, also of Lodge 160.
April 21, 1999
by State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament - March 6 Hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood
The Apron Says It All SPJST Home Office Mortgage Lending Specialist Daryl Entrop demonstrates that sometimes it's okay to "cut up" at work. Brother Entrop was in charge of trimming brisket at the Texas Barbecue Lunch hosted by the SPJST Home Office on behalf of the March of Dimes on April 8. More than 1,300 barbecue plates were served, raising more than $6,000 for the charity. Thanks to all Home Office personnel, area lodges, members, businesses and attendees who supported the project. The fund-raising effort concludes this Saturday, with a fun run and walk at Lion's Park in Temple. See page five for related photos.
Jerry and Frances Tallas, of Lodge 29, Taylor, played a perfect 8 and 0 tourney game, taking awards as the First Place team in 1999. Stella Perez and George Soukup of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, stayed closed to the Tallas' shirttails throughout the day, and pulled off seven wins and one loss, to end the afternoon in second place. William and Frank Koerner, from the recently reorganized SP "baby" Lodge 5, Pilot Point - Tioga, made the trip south to sister Lodge 6, Cottonwood, and earned a six and two win/loss record for third place overall. Well known dominoers, Jerry Cabla and Johnnie Svoboda from Cyclone, Lodge 24, also had a six and two win/loss record, but acquiesced in the play-off for third and fourth places and ended up in fourth place for the day. Thanks to President Leshikar for coL.rdinating the tournament during my absence. Kudos to Lodge 6, and newly elected President Al Soukup and the Cottonwood lodge support team, for taking the initiative to host the tournament for the first time. As was relayed to me by players and attendees, they were great hosts for the day. SPJST State "42" Domino Tournament - March 20 Hosted by Lodge 15, Buckholts
Arnold Tydlacka and Walt Surovik of Lodge 13, Dimebox came by their first place win after tough competition. With just one loss for the day, they conquered their competition in the playoffs and captured first place in the State "42" Domino Tournament. Jerry and Jimmy Turek, father and soil team from Lodge 48, Beyersville, also with seven wins and one loss, pulled back and accepted second place for the day, after a demanding playoff against Tydlacka and Surovik. Another father and son team, Kenneth and Keith Andel, from Lodge 24, Cyclone, picked up where the Tureks left off, and traveled home with a third place win for the '99 tournament. (Continued on page 5.)