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Official Publication of The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, Founded 1897

Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

VOLUME 87 NUMBER 24

ISSN-07 458800

June 16, 1999

Congratulations to our May 1999 SPJST Top Producers arch-April Consistencv sales representatives.

CHARLES GARRETT, FIC Lodge 97 Placed o (District Six) Top Applications Written Top Insurance Written

SUSAN SKRABANEK Lodge 17 New Tabor

ALBIN MACHU Lodge 29 Taylor

RANDOLPH DILLARD, SR. Lodge 66 Waco

MARTHA DURHAM Lodge 92 Fort Worth

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WILLIAM ROLL WITZ Lodge 49 Rowena

MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo

VICTOR JANAK, SR. Lodge 88 Houston

CHARLES GARRETT, FIC Lodge 97 Placed o

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JERRY ELZNER, FIC Lodge 79 Corpus Christi

GARY COLUMBUS Lode 202 Jourdanton

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Remember Dad On Father's Day 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, for non-members. Members' fees are 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 St. 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

DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIR­ MAN,407 TAOS STREET,VICTORIA,TX 77904 (512)578-3279 DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTI­ NENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BEN­ NETT, BRYAN,TX 77802- (409) 822-6397 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA,JR., P.O. BOX 381, HOLLAND, 1X 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 SMITHAVE.,TAYLOR,TX 76574- (512)365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238-(214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARDJANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYS­ TAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2815 DISTRICTVl-JEROMEJ. 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, TEM­ PLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: derose@stonemedia.com STATE YOUTH 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 MORNING­ SIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 • (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAIN­ VIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904-(915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON,TX 77008 • (713) 836-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCYDOROTIK, 12939 WHIT­ TINGTON,APT. NO. 706A, HOUSTON,TX 77077 (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD

That was your basic rule.

Father's Day: Sunday, June 20 You worked hard all your life A sincere thanks to Lodge 54, West.

But couldn't seem to get ahead; President Wilburn Willis for sharing Yet, I always had food to eat the following verse with us in obser­ And a place to lay my head. vance of Father's Day. Like a lot of you, I'm sure, it really hits home ...

Memories of My Dad While sitting Oil that wooden pew On your memorial day; Listening to the comforting words The preacher had to say.

I began to reminisce Of what your life meant to me; Then our friends started singing The song called Precious Memories.

DISTRICT VI

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 GENE McBRIDE, NO. 7 Frank James, MPR BELTON, TX 76513 - (254) 780-1906 DISTRICTS 1 and2 Gene McBride (800) 772- 7578 (254) 780-1906 DISTRICTS 3 and 4 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425 DISTRICTS 5 and 6 . Jim Wiest (361) 782-5597 DISTRICT? Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) Email: insagent@texas.net

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100Hospital Blvd., Floresville,Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 - (409) 8840112 DISTRICT II - LAVERNECABLA, 10612 OSCAR SCHOOLROAD.: TEMPLE, TX 76501 - (254) 9852354 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE,DALLAS,TX 75206 - (214) 8263557 · 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) 342c2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROL YN POPP, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS,TX 78130 - (210) 6207025 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICTI - CLARENCEMATULA,BOX533, 140 W. FANNING, LA GRANGE, TX 78945- (409) 968-5987 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND. TX 78615 • (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELLDRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119- (214) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLYTEPLICEK,SCTY., 817 FM 381, ROWENA,TX 76875 - (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVISRD, HOUSTON,TX 77008• (713) 864-2163

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773·1575, P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 UNSOLICITED MATERIALS FOR PUBLICATION CAN­ NOT BE RETURNED UNLESS StJFFICIENT POSTAGE IS ATTACHED; THIS INCLUDES PICTURES. THE EXPENSE OF PUBLISHING ENGAGE.\1'.ÉNTAND WED­ DING PICTURES MUST BE BORNE BY THE SENDER. CHANGES OF ADDRESS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO THE SUPREME LODGE, P.O. BOX IOO, TEMPLE, TX 76503. PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK,P.O. BOX 100,TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.

Due to my lack of understanding I didn't realize what I had; The good example and lessons taugi With you being my dad.

The years began to take their toll And robbed you of a step or two; And made it an impossible task To do the things you liked to do.

Growing up as a child You always seemed so strong; My knight in shining armor You could do no wrong.

When your life Oil earth was over It was hard not to cry; But these memories that I have of ye Made it easier to say goodbye.

You were always there to hold me When I was overcome with fears; If I was to slip and fall You'd wipe away my tears.

Memories o' memories Of things from the past; Things will always fade away But, memories will last.

You didn't have much learning But you were nobody 's fool; Hard work and honest living

-Kenny Will -SPJST-

Family Fun and Important SP JST Dates June 18-20 June 19 June27 June 27

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

No, you were never wealthy You never enjoyed any fame; But you taught me right from wrong And left a good family name.

June 27 June27 July4 July 9- 11 July 9-12 July 11 July 13-15 July 16-18 July 18 July 17 July 17 July 18 July 18-23 July 19-22 July 25 July23-26 July 31 August?

August8 August 14 August22 August29

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District Six Camp -Camp Lone Star District Four Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 160, San Angelo District Two YouthAchievement Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone District Three YouthAchievement Day at Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Five YouthAchievement Day at Lodge 196, Houston-West District Seven YouthAchievement Day at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 9, Snook Annual Family Fun Day Bossier City Sales Rep Incentive Trip District Two Camp at Camp Val Verde District One YouthAchievement Day at Lodge 186, Caldwell Supreme Lodge Board Meeting Districts Four and Seven Camps at Camp Lone Star Lodge 6, Cottonwood 102nd Annual Picnic · Tarok Tournamentat Lodge 17, New Tabor Texas Summer Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone 102nd Annual Lodge Picnic at Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Five Camp atCamp HEB District One Camp at Camp Val Verde District Six YADat Lodge 4, Hallettsville District Three YouthCamp at Camp Val Verde YouthClub Membership Drive Ends SPJST State Royalty in Temple SPJST State YouthAchievemenťDay in Temple Tarok Tournamentat Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 161,La Parita-JourdantonMembership Rally Family Day Lodge 4, Hallettsville -SPJST-

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The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through May 31, 1999 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

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$ 320,000.00 614,500.00 925,000.00 595,000.00 285,000.00 830,000.00 537,000.00

$ 380,000.00 2,223,500.00 588,500.00 585,000.00 961,610.00 1,117,500.00 580,000.00

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$6,436,110.00 .

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Around the State SPJST introduces new sales Lodge 202, Jourdanton sales rep The SPJST is pleased to intro­ duce the addition of Gary Columbus of Lodge 202, Jourdanton. Bro­ ther Columbus, who lives in Lytle, has one child and enjoys sailing, fishing and read- Gary Columbus ing. Forinsurance information, please contact him at (830) 772-9875 or (830) 709-3069.

Selecting the right insurance plan for you and your family is an impor­ tant decision and one that should never be entered into blindly. That's where an SPJST sales representative can help.

In many cases, your local SPJST sales representative is someone you know and someone who knows about the many insurance options available to you. When you're ready to review your present coverage, give your local lodge sales representative a call. If you aren't sure who to call, please contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 1 (800) 727-7258 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.

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YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED good-bye to Districts One and Two learning and fun. Participants also State Field Representative Keith enjoyed the beautiful Peaceable Issued Gatewood and Certificate Processor Kingdom Retreat.

1 29 $ 1,337,500.00 $832,500.00 Lisa Kirby, both of the insurance 2 117 4,652,000.00 3,967,000.00 department, and welcome to Jana · 1999 Youth Club 3 110 McNeil, new certificate processor.

Membership Drive 3,841,000.00 2, 116,000.00 The youth club membership drive 4 42 2,250,000.00 1,360,000.00 Check out the new Rule Books concludes July 31. Please update me 5 119 3,505,080.00 2,598,680.00 This year's rule books feature a dif­ on your youth club's membership 6 119 5,857,500.00 4,202,500.00 ferent format. Check them out and let drive. How many members have 7 30 1,607,000.00 815,000.00 me know what you think. If you need joined your youth club since March 9 7 88,000.00 58,000.00 15? Platinum, gold, silver and bronze a rule book, please let me know. awards will be presented at State YAD Totals: 573 $23,138,080.00 $15,949,680.00 in August. Go for the platinum. You Youth Achievement Days · Fraternally, can do it! and Summer Camps Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC · YAD entry cards, cassette tapes for Vice President talent, hobby kit instructions, recipe State Royalty and · cards for food entries are due to your State Youth Achievement Day -SPJSTdistrict youth counselor no later than The 1999 SPJST State Royalty is 20 days before your district youth Saturday, August 7 and the State Youth achievement day. Late entries will not Achievement Day is Sunday, August 8. be accepted. Also, green camp forms Both are at the Frank W. Mayhorn are due no later than 20 days before Center in Temple. Complete details, the beginning of your district camp including hotel information, will be in Dear Members and Friends, Youth Counselor, Robert Castillo as session to your district youth coun­ the Yestnik and also mailed to youth Happy Summer! Well, the busy District Five Assistant Youth selor. YAD entry cards and green leaders at a later date. time in the SPJST Youth Program is Counselor, and Wendy Pruski as camp forms are available from your here-youth achievement days, sum­ District Seven Assistant Youth local lodge youth leader, DYC, or call Thanks for the Tabs .•. mer camps, field trips . . . Lots of fun Counselor. I look forward to working me at the Home Office. Complete Thanks, youth clubs and youth lead­ and exciting times are planned for with you. Thanks to former DYC rules are in the current youth club rule ers, for saving canned drink tabs and SPJST youth club members.

Susan Bohnenberger and former book. donating them to the Ronald Assistant DYC April Haag, both of McDonald House. Together, we col­ Speaking of YAD . . . I know the Welcome ... and thank you!

District Seven, and former Assistant young people are getting excited about lected more than 100 pounds of canned The SPJST Youth Department wel­ DYC Jeanette Bender of District Five. their entries in craft, talent and royalty. tabs. That's great! If your youth club comes Liz Bielefeld as District Seven At the SPJST Home Office, we say How about working with the adult wants to continue collecting the tabs, lodge to put on a "talent show" at the the House will accept them. Just mail next lodge meeting. Youth club mem­ them to me and I will take them to the bers can perform their talents and roy­ House. Thank you!

INTEREST RATES SPJST MORTGAGE alty speeches. This will give them INTEREST RATES practice in front of an audience before Good Luck, VAD Participants!

ANNUITY I I wish all of the youth achievement the actual YAD performance. Can't do (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93) RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE day participants the best of luck in all it before YAD? How about something · 5.00% Annualized WITHOUT NOTICE after YAD-a talent show and a craft, of their crafts, talents, scrapbook, Effective 5-1-99through 7-31-99 scrapbook and poster display with all poster and royalty competitions. I Home or the ribbons, trophies, etc. that the remember participating in YAD and I Farm Mortgages: ANNUITY II remember all of the day's excitement. youth members win.

(Certificates Issued 4-1-93 and After) Just do your best and enjoy participat­ 6.25% for 1 to 7 years 6.00% Annualized ing.

Teen Leadership Workshop 6.75% for 8 to 15 years Effective I look forward to seeing you all this Thirty-eight young people attended 7.00% for 16 to 20 years 5-1-99through 7-31-99 this year's Teen Leadership Workshop summer at youth achievement days 7.00% for 21 to 30 years for leaders-in-training at Peaceable and at summer camps. Have a very ROTH IRA Kingdom Retreat for Children, located good summer. Stay safe and stay cool!

6.00% Annualized Mortgages Fraternally yours, near Salado. The workshop included Effective on Qualified Melanie Zavodny teamwork games, campfire and flag 5-1-99through 7'-31-99 Owner-Operated State YouthDirector ceremonies, dance and first aid presen­ Business Real Estate -SPJSTtations, swimming, crafts, and lots of UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75% Annualized 8.00% for 10 years .

Effective 8.25% for 11 to 15 years 5-1-99 through 7-31-99

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Lodge Letters Section

Czech Sing-Along

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, clo SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) n4-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com Got a question?

Call 1 (800) 727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood members, committees ready for picnic, Youth Achievement Day

The prize drawing committee, Brother Bobbie and Sister Peggy Dobecka, have gotten all in order and there are tickets available for the ordering, if you like, or buy some from a lodge member. Prize drawing items of one through eight, in order listed, are: Mark your calendars for July 18th VCR, $75 gift certificate to West and make plans to attend our 102nd Hardware, cordless phone, battery annual picnic at Lodge 6, Cottonwood. charger, $25 gift certificate to Plan on coming out and enjoying a Nemecek's in West, $25 gift certificate meal of fried chicken and sausage with to Ole Czech Smokehouse in West, all the trimmings that starts at 11 :30 Craftsman tool set and two lawn a.m. till Tl, with games and auction chairs. starting at 1 p.m. There will also be a prize drawing which is now in Lodge Hosts VAD June 27 progress, with the drawing held at the Another function coming very, very end of our picnic (you do not have to soon is District Three Youth be present to win.) Tickets are $1 each Achievement Day (YAD), which our or a book of six for $5.

Lodge 6 will be hosting on June 27th.

Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, Tickets Available for Prize Drawing appreciates any help given in prepara-

Current Activity of 路 Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of May, 1999 DEBITS Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Common Stock Certificate of Deposit EDP Equipment Hardware Furniture and Office Equipment Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Death Claims-Minors Death Claims-Minors Interest Matured Endowments Refund to Lodges Surrender Value UL Surrenders UL Surrrender Charges Mortgage Loan Expense Decrease In Bonds By Amort.

Reinsurance State Exam/Audit Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Frat. Act. Coordinators District Youth Counselors Society Automobile Expense Fraternal Activities Hospitalization Medical Exams Non - Medical Exams Museum Operating Expense Office Maintenance Office Rent Expense Organizational Expense Vestnik Vestnik Postage Committee Meetings Postage Salaries SPJST Cookbook Project SPJST 1 OOth Anniversary SPJST State Charity Project Office Supplies

CREDITS 1,509,385.29

135,327.94 8,951.22 301,022.90 2,680,673.69 11,462.83 877.97 18,699.08 264,289.99 144.52 90,849.44 1,121.50 55.37 6,163.00 56,999.76 47,399.79 58,354.58 2,689.80 235.38 220.08 23,384.31 11,000.00 16,634.43 7,361.26 1,640.00 36,786.20 78.00 65.50 1,156.67 1,844.92 1,856.92 12,071.43 5,327.82 1,231.92 1,486.98 4.,899.10 6,000.00 8,835.95

tion of this great event for all the youth and their families in District Three.

Some decorating will need to be done perhaps on the Saturday before (June 26). A meal will be served with workers arriving at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June

27, in order to have a meal prepared by 11 :30 a.m. for some to enjoy a meal before their duties begin.

The Cottonwood Hall will be open by 9 a.m. for early arrivals as the craft people need to be there by 9:30 a.m.

Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA 10,181.17 Telephone 1,957.51 Travel - Directors 379.76 Travel - Officers 1,819.68 Travel - State Fraternal Act. Coordinator 418.93 Travel - State Field Manager/SFR 4,512.19 Travel - Editor 53.68 Travel - State Youth Director 133.59 Research & Development 4,805.28 Youth Activities 1,833.88 Office Rent Home Account Expense 1,820.15 SPJST Scholarship 4,761.00 Profit On Sale Of Stock Annuities Dividends Annuity Withdrawal Expense Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate Of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Premiums Royalties and Minerals Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Prem. Income Pd-Up Additions Miscellaneous MTG Income Application Fee

81,479.95 555,708.44 2,119.43 3,195.15 663,354.51 10,666.75 3,007.35 180,203.76 278,659.94 8.099.09 36,134.18 34.190.72 1,101.53 3,100.00

$ 3,976,380.99

$ 3,388,278.33

Cash Balance 4-30-99 Credits Debits

$ 1,046,725.43

Cash Balance 5-31-99

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3,388,278.33 3,976,380.99 458,622.77

Assets:

206.22 10,000.00 304.79 5,216.61 95,632.68 11,154.16

Cash Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Stock Certificate Of Deposit Home Office Building EDP Equipment Furniture and Office Equipment Total Assets

15.00 10.00 5,836.70

"Streda KarGI" and his harmonika (accordion) leads the Lodge 40, El Campo - Hillje Czech sing-along following monthly lodge meetings. Pictured above, at the May meeting, from left, front, are: Joanna Schwartzkopf, Gladys Knebel, Lillian Zaskoda, Martha Kopecky, Gladys Cerny and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Karel Matejka, also known as "Streda Karel" or Uncle Charles, in English.

BACK: Jerry Kahanek, James Bacak, President Sheldon Holub, Helen Bowen, Ted Kuba and Edmund Kana.

$ 458,622.77 92,352,481.47 28,757 ,673.43 2, 124,855.69 3,037,315.70 3,348,247.83 676,957.66 125,100.93 230.387.06 $131,111,642.54 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas Financial Secretary -SPJST-

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Wednesday, June 16, 1999-VĚSTNÍK/5 with other registration at 10 a.m. Juice and coffee, as well as donuts/kolaches, will be served.

Looking forward to seeing lots of people at our lodge for District Three YAD on June 27th. Also looking for­ ward to having a crowd at our picnic coming up next month on July 18th!

Fraternally, Sister Stella Perez, Reporter -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook extends invitation to Second Annual Family Fun Day Dear SPJST Members, Last year, you received a letter let­ ting you know that we were planning a Fourth of July picnic at our lodge to try to raise funds to renovate the building.

This year, we want to say a huge "Thank You" to everyone who helped in any way to make that picnic such a success. It truly exceeded any of our expectations.

Renovations Continue As we stated in our letter to you last year, some proposed renovations might include: (1) lowering the ceiling, (2) installing central air and (3) putting on exterior vinyl siding or painting. At this time, we are happy to report that the hall has been painted and looks very nice. The money that is remain­ ing will be used to help with another step in the renovation process as fund­ ing becomes available.

Brisket, Sausage to be Served To help towards that end, we invite you, your family and friends to come out again this year for the second Annual Family Fun Day on July 4, 1999. We will be serving barbecued brisket, Slovacek Sausage and chicken from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The plates will cost $5 for adults and $3 for chil­ dren under 12 years of age. Advance tickets are available from any youth club member or lodge officer. This year, we are taking steps to help the serving lines move more quickly.

Silent Auction Offers Various Items In addition to the barbecue dinner, there will again be a silent auction with all sorts of useful items donated by individuals and businesses in our area.

So, please, do come join us for some good fun, food and fellowship. You will also be helping to make future improvements to the hall building pos­ sible by your participation and/or donation.

We also invite you to attend our monthly meetings which are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. We really need your help and support if our lodge is to continue.

Come and join the fun and fellowship. See you there!

Fraternally, Officers of Lodge 9, Snook -SPJST-

Lodge 24, Cyclone extends invitation to Texas Summer Gala Dear Members and Friends, Make plans now to attend the Texas Summer Gala set for Saturday, July 17 at Flag Hall. A $75 ticket admits two to the Caribbean Cruise-themed evening of dinner by Cyclone Corral, music and dancing by MorrisCode and special attractions. An open beverage bar and hot hors ď ouevres are also included. Guests also receive two chances to win fabulous prizes in the "Lucky Seven" prize drawing. Prizes are a $2,000 travel certificate; $500 travel certificate; Horseshoe Casino Champagne Getaway; Isle of Capri Tropical Retreat; $100 Dillard's Gift Certificate; $100 Tractor Supply Company Gift Certificate; and $100 Wal-Mart Gift Certificate. Circle the date on your calendar and plan to be at Flag Hall on July 17. Call (254) 9850007 or any active member for tickets.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny,Reporter -SPJST-

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Lodge 54, West Honors SO-Year Members

Recognition was given to 50-year members of Lodge 54, West on May 23, 1999 at Lone Star Hall. Seqted, from left, are: Helen Kudelka (sitting in for her brother, Robert D. Foit), Betty Jean Moss, Naomi R. Scott and Betty Ann Pareya. Standing, L to R: Vinc V. Nemec, Alfred J. Pavlas, Helen M. Smith and Larry L. Volcik. Ruby Green and John R.Husak are not pictured. Related story on page 6.

- Photo courtesy of Jan Vaculík

Scenes from District Three Spring Meeting April 25, 1999 • Hosted by Lodge 92, Fort Worth

ln addition to taking care of district businessmatters, attendees enjoyed friendly competition, including washers and horseshoes. Pictured above are district members who participated in these outdoor contests.

DistrictThreeFAC George Pauling, center, congratu­ lates First Place horseshoewin­ ners, Larry Kubala (92) and his dad, Albert Kubala (92).

Second Place win­ nerswere Gladys Yates(66) and George Pauling (66). Third place finisherswere Jerry Milan (154)and . Jamie Yates(66).

DistrictThreeFAC George Pauling, center, congratu­ lates First Place Needlework win­ ner Barbara Hykel (6). Second Place winner was Anna Lesikar(92). Third Place winner was Anna Johnson (154).

DistrictThreeYouth Counselor Bessie Petr, left, paresents certificate for win­ ning camp tee­ shirtdesign to Lodge 66, Waco YouthLeader Diana Engelke, who accepted the award on behalf of Amanda Wallace.

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Lodge 54, West honors 50-year members in May On May 23, 1999, Lodge 54 hon­ ored ten 50-year members at Lone Star Hall in West. They included Robert D. Foit (who was represented by his sister.

Helen Kudelka), Ruby Green (who was not present because she resides with her family at American Embassy in Moscow),John R. Husak (who lives in Louisiana was also unable to attend), Betty Jean Moss, Vinc V. Nemec, Betty Ann Pareya, Alfred J. Pavlas, Naomi R. Scott, Helen M. Smith and Larry L. Volcik.

Lodge President Wilburn Willis welcomed the assembly and congratu­ lated the honorees for their loyalty.

District Three Director Johnnie Krizan. who represented the SPJST Society, spoke of past historical events and pre­ sented each recipient with a 50-year SPJST membership pin.

Following the ceremony, a delicious baked chicken dinner was served to the 49 attendees.

My appreciation is extended to those who were involved with th day's occasion for job well done!

Fraternally, Maxine Sefcik Fraternal Activities Coordinator -SPJST-

Lodge 81, Needville honors 50-year members On Sunday, May 16, 1999, Lodge 81 of Needville met for their monthly meeting. A whopping 61 people attended on this day to honor our 50year members. Our 50-year honorees are: Charlean F. Alexander, Marie Elizabeth Armstrong, Vlasta Bubeník, Marilyn F. Currie, Byron Dwayne Foss, Alfonse Gaidosik, Delbert Gajevsky, Martha O. Horak, Daniel Earl Hurta, Johnny Wayne Hurta, Aileen Joyce Janik, Alvin W. Kocurek, Olga Annie Kocurek, Clemens Lewandowski, Dorothea E. McLure, Eileen Velma Ofield, Francis Pollock,

Floyd John Psencik, Ida Mae (Zahn) Sliva, Vlasta Stransky, James Howard Suchma, Michael W. Tydlacka and Martha Marie Vickers.

Congratulations to all our 50-year members! We were so happy to have a nice turn-out. An invitation is always extended for any one to come join us.

The $5 door prizes were won by: Kathleen Gajevsky, Sandra Kunz, Frances Pollock, and Gusta L. Lenert.

Congratulations to these lucky win­ ners!

After a prayer of thanks, a delicious meal of turkey and dressing with a variety of side dishes and desserts were served. A big thanks goes to Darwin's Restaurant for making the delicious turkey and dressing. Thanks to Alvin Blinka and Brookes Stavinoha for delivering the turkey and dressing to us. I would like to take this opportuni­ ty to thank our members for their huge variety of side dishes and desserts.

Everythingwas absolutely delicious!

At 1 p.m., President Vincent Newman called the meeting to order.

Gilbert Walzel led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of silence for our departed members, Jimmie Felcman.

All officers answered the roll call. Reports were read by Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall, Treasurer Benita Walzel and Special fund Chairman Gilbert Walzel. There were no corrections to the reports, so they were accepted as read.

Added to our sick list are: Adolph Macha, Laura Abschneider and Marianne Foytik. We hope you get well soon!

The lodge had no old business to report, so we moved directly to our new business.

Under new business, we discussed paying Sandra Wiles for baking the cake for the 50-year celebration. She always does such a wonderful job!

Thanks, Sandra. Also under new busi­ ness, Gilbert Walzel announced the Alex and Liz Vyvial made a donation for our lodge's scholarship fund.

Thank you so much, Alexa and Liz. Your contribution will mean so much to well-deservingyoung adults.

After all business was finished, it was time to honor our 50-year mem­ bers. Those able to attend were: Vlasta Bubenik, Marilyn F. Currie,

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Members of Lodge 81, Needville honored 50-year members at their May meeting. Pictured above, from left, front, are: Vlasta Bubenik, Ida Mae (Zahn) Sliva, Aileen Janik, Marilyn F. Currie and Byron Foss. BACK: Delbert Gajevsky, Frances Pollock, Vlasta Stransky and Michael Tydlacka. ·

Byron Dwayne Foss, Delbert J. Gajevsky, Aileen Joyce Janik, Ida Mae (Zahn) Sliva, Vlasta Stransky and Michael W. Tydlacka. Congratulations to all of you! We're so happy that you could come and enjoy the celebration.

We would also like to thank everyone's families who came to make this special event complete.

For our June 20 meeting, it was decided to have chicken. Members, please remember to bring a side dish and dessert. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman Reporter -S.PJST-

Lodge 87, Temple presents minutes of May meeting These are the minutes of the SPJST Lodge 87 meeting held on Tuesday, May 11, 1999. It followed a Mother's day feast prepared by the men of the lodge for which they received lengthy heart- and stomach-felt applause.

After the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our departed members, the minutes for our March and April meetings were read and approved as was Treasurer Daryl Entrop's financial report.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Thelma Groppell announced our May birthday celebrants, Bertha and Sabrina Capps, Ashley Hopper and Georgia Navratil. We also heard that Lodge 87's horseshoe team was unable to recapture the title this year, but did place fourth in the tournament.

Finally, she reminded us to attend the Home Office Flag Day celebration on June 14 as well as Lodge 80's barbecue in Holland and the Czech musicians at Lodge 47, Seaton.

Lad Zatopek presented the first of our old business, with final arrange­ ments for our new plumbing. Our plumber will begin work on May 31, coordinating with the city to establish the new meter position and will install one inch pipe between the new meter and the lodge's current plumbing which is adequate for our needs.

Brother Sid Kacir will draw up a con­ tract specifying the particulars. I then addressed our planned October party.

Due to the apparent lack of interest from this year's 50-year pin recipients, we are changing it to a "Celebration of Honor and Recognition" for new mem­ bers and former lodge officers as well as the pin recipients. Invitations to the additional honorees will be sent out next month.

Our· new business included the awarding of a Certificate of Recognition for the Home Office per­ sonnel who organized the March of Dimes benefit events. We also gave a round of applause to those in our lodge

who marched-Vi Buckley, John and Diane Troy and Norma Alford.

Our next meeting is June 8. We women will present a feast in honor of our men for the Father's Day holiday.

Respectfully submitted, Lauren B. Kacir -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston reports on member activities, travel Dear Members and Friends, Did our kids ever surprise us on Labor Day weekend! Cynthia and Don Beck, our daughter and son in-law, sur­ prised us with a visit on Saturday morning. They rode their Goldwing motorcycle down here from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. We really enjoyed having them. They left on Monday afternoon.

People on the Go Ellen and Ed Miculka took a bus load of lodge members to Coushatta Indian Reservation last week to gam­ ble. They had an okay time, but not too profitable, I hear. Clara and Johnny Broz furnished the refresh­ ments on the bus. They had nuts, mints, trail mix and cake from their anniversary party on Sunday. I heard it was really nice. I didn't get to go because my husband was in the hospi­ tal. Ellen says that is the last trip she is planning, so if anyone is interested in getting a bus load together and going to Coushatta, let us know.

Edwin and Agnes Gerlich had some company. Their daughter, Elaine, and Max O'Canas visited them from Mesa, Arizona. They visited with the rest of the family, too. I'm sure Edwin and Agnes really enjoyed their visit.

Adella Kite had a bad fall in her bedroom the other day and suffered a bad gash to her head. We wish you a speedy recovery, Adella.

Someone handed Kathy Trefell a copy of Texas Highway Magazine the other day with her picture in it. It showed 'three people coming out of a restaurant and -of course - it was Kathy and two of her friends. They had these great big bouffant hairdos which they wore at the time. We all got quite a laugh from the picture. She was really surprised. The picture was circa 1970.

Margaret and Bob Allbritton, along with Annette and Don Scranton, Margaret's sister, and Billie McRae and her son, Charlie McRae, just got back from a wonderful cruise to Alaska aboard the Rhapsody of the Seas.

They left on May 8th and returned the 15th. Included in their trip through the inward passage was Juneau, Scagway, Haines, Glacier Bay and Ketchican.

Bill and her son took a helicopter ride to the glaciers. They all went to a

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Ed and Ann Kendziora Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Ed and Ann (Matula) Kendziora celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary, Sunday April 25 at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston with a dinner and a dance with family and friends. The couple renewed their vows at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church on April 24 with their chil­ dren and grandchildren present as well as all the bridesmaids.

The Kendzioras have four daugh­ ters, Sharon and husband. Bill Baker, Jo Ann and husband, Bobby Jetelina, Linda and Diane. They have six grandchildren, Brenda and Denise Baker, Christopher, Aaron and Amy Jetelina and Kevin Kendziora.

Ann is formerly from Hallettsville, Texas and Ed from Rosenberg, Texas. They were mar­ ried at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Hallettsville. The couple has lived in Shepherd Park Plaza for 35 years. salmon bake and took a walking tour of Ketchican. When they docked in Vancouver, they took a bus to Seattle and flew home from there. Sounds like they had a wonderful trip.

Margaret Allbritton has been baby sit­ ting her granddaughter while her son and daughter in-law, Bobby and Traci, went to a wedding in Tahoe. They were gone five days., I'm sure Margaret really enjoyed those five days. Charles and Betty Kelly, Estelle and Steve Kelly's son and daughter in­ law are going on a Caribbean cruise on Sunday, June 6 and Estelle and Steve are going to "dog-sit" their Schitszu.

That sounds like fun, but I'd much rather be going on the cruise.

Betty Theiss had a birthday on June 2nd. She wouldn't tell me how old she is, but says she is 39 and isn't going to celebrate any more-she will stay 39.

A Precious Visitor On September 15th. Elizabeth and Gary Blahuta, Agnes. and Edwin Gerlich's daughter and son in-law went to Nanchang, China where they adopt­ ed Megan on August 13th. She weighed only 12 pounds at 13 months old. She was abandoned when she was two days old and was put into an

Unspoken anger is never regretted.· Fraternally, Flo Orsag, Vice President -SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts polka mass at National Hall June 27 Ed and Ann Kendziora Ed and Ann are both members of Lodge 88, Houston.

-SPJSTorphanage and weighed just 13 pounds when they adopted her, but she has blossomed into a beautiful little girl.

They had tried for a long tome to adopt here in Houston, but to no avail. Then they heard about a Great Wall of China Seminar and went to one of their meet­ ings. After all the paper work, they were guaranteed a healthy child to adopt. They wouldn't let them go to the orphanage to pick up the baby, because the orphanage had no running water or any amenities and they didn't want them to see the poverty in which they lived, but brought 14 children with 14 sets of parents who were wait­ ing to their hotel. All the child had to play with was a bracelet made of yam, with a small ball attached - and she sucked on this. Her parents had her at Homecoming and she is a precious child. She is 22 months old now.

Megan is a wonderful blessing to Elizabeth and Gary. Elizabeth called her "her little miracle". We wish them the best.

Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt are the proud grandparents of Ashley Lynne Pflughaupt, born to Karen and Karl Pflughaupt on May 4th. She weighed in at seven pounds, six ounces and was 21 inches long. Matthew is

Family ofFICs The SPJST joined with the National Fraternal Congress of America in May to pay annual tribute to its Fraternal Insurance Counselors (FICs) during FIC month. Pictured , at right, are three members of one SPJST family who have all received the FIC designation. They are, from left, front: daughter, Wendy Pruski, FIC and mother, Polly Bayer, FIC, accmpanied by father and District Seven Director Bob Bayer, FIC.

the proud brother of Ashley. I saw the baby at Homecoming and she was the tiniest, cutest little thing. We are all proud for you, Dorothy and Larry.

A.V. "Rosie" Roznovsky passed away on Friday morning. He was buried on Tuesday, June 8th. He was 78. We will miss him.

Lodge 107, Floresville meetings changed for June and July Due to the many conflicts in June and July, we will not have our meet­ ings on the second Sundays as sched­ uled. We are going to have them on Thursday, June 10, 1999 at 7 p.m. and Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 7 p.m. both at the SPJST Hall.

Fraternally, Bob Bayer, President -SPJST-

Lodge 151, Wharton to honor 50-year members June 14

Dear Members and Friends, The June 2, 1999 Yestnik had the minutes of the Supreme Lodge meet­ Lodge 151, Wharton will meet June ing. All gave good reports and 14, 1999 at 7 p.m. in the meeting room explained how things need to be done at Hinze Bar-B-Que. to keep the lodges fraternal. I am sure The 50-year members will be hon­ all of us know that stock companies are ored: Wayne Alan Chumchal, Kathryn trying to have all our sales representa­ Gene Dunbar, Joe Rudolph Filip, Larry tives licensed to sell insurance. The Freed, Paul G. Sabrsula, Ruth M. way fraternal lodges were started was Sabrsula and Hilda Smolik, to let members sell life insurance. This A social, catered meal, prize draw­ helped keep the cost of insurance down ing and drawing for door prizes will be and it helped the people that had not held.

Al Kutac and Frankie Vanek will much money to get insurance. furnish music for entertainment. A If you notice, SPJST and other fra­ member celebrating a birthday in the ternal lodges always help members in month of April, May or June will have some way. They give scholarships, a chance to win a cake. camps for our youth and then always Make plans to attend the meeting give a return on policies or can be and social; likewise, please bring a list added to your policy. So let all of us of your fraternal hours to the meeting. help keep the fraternal spirit and not Fraternally, force our sales to have licenses. This Rita J. Vanek,Fraternal has worked for many years and it will Activity Coordinator continue to do so.

-SPJSTPolka Mass June 27 Sunday, June 27 at the National Hall, the Saint Paul's Catholic Church will have the second Polka Mass. This starts at 12 p.m. sharp. After mass, which lasts about one hour, a dinner will then be served for a cost. The dance will be held from 3 to 7. p.m. with music by the Praha Brothers who will play your favorite music. This will be the first time for this band to play here. For more information, you may call Mary Ann Krivanek, (817) 237-4320. Dinner and dance com­ bined will cost $12 per person; or din­ ner, $6 per person with under 12, $3 per person; dance, $6 per person.

Also, all you Tarok players, the Lodge 92 annual Tarok games will be August 14, 1999. This is early, but mark your calendar. Fort Worth Lodge 92 always welcomes all of you to come and enjoy yourself. Helen Kubala is in charge, so if you need information, please call (817) 237-5314.

Czech Heritage Day will be September 18, 1999 with two great bands and plenty of drinks and food.

There will be floor shows that will be for your enjoyment.

Lodge 161, La ParitaJourdanton making plans for August membership rally Lodge 161, La Parita-Jourdanton met at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room with nine members present. President Ernest Spacek called the meeting or order shortly after 4 p.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our deceased members.

Secretary-Treasurer Bettie House read the minutes and treasurer's report.

Plans For Membership Rally The membership rally was dis­ cussed and will be held Sunday, August 22, 1999 at 4 p.m. in the com­ munity room at Jourdanton State Bank.

All members are encouraged to come and bring a non-member guest. I guar­ antee you will have a good time when you come. The Supreme Lodge will provide some food so bring an appetite, too.

P.S. The man said, "I shot my dog last Other discussion was held about the night." His friend said, "Was he float Lodge 161 entered in the mad?" His friend said, "Well, he cer- Jourdanton Kactus Kick parade. tainly was not happy about it. " We want to kěep Milton and Tillie Koch in our prayers as they both recov­ Fraternally yours, er from their surgeries.

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was Garrett Ross Mills! Sorry, Garrett, favorite dessert. SPJST provides the you have to be present to win. The entree. We really have a great time at next drawing is worth $30. these functions.

Lodge 202, Ken Cepak,Reporter Jourdanton Meeting Changed to July 25 -SPJSTPresident Bill The meeting for June 27, 1999 will Rickrim receives , be at the Jourdanton State Bank $500 check from Community Room at 4 p.m.

District Seven Our next meeting with a meal has Director Bob been changed to July 25, 1999 at the Lodge 201, Bayer for convert­ Stage Stop Restaurant beginning at 4 Bleiblerville­ ing from quarterly p.m. to monthly lodge Nelsonville reports meetings.

Fraternally, on May meeting Kathy Wagner,Reporter -SPJSTBleiblerville-Nelsonville SPJST Lodge 201 held their regular monthly meeting on Sunday,May 16, 1999.

The meeting was called to order at 3 great help. We will be having one Lodge172,Pasadena an exact repetition. more meeting before the great day so I get up in the mom and dust p.m. by President Mrs. Elaine Duron. offering computer, Minutes of the previous meeting were if anyone would like to make a sug­ off my wits, other prizes in drawing read by the Secretrary Mrs. Lillie Mae gestion for the day, be at the next Grab for the paper and read the obits. meeting on the 27th of June at 2 p.m. If my name is missing, Shupak and were approved.

On Wednesday, May 26, 1999, The treasurer's report was given by at B.J. and Joyce Russell's home.

I know I'm not dead, Lodge 172 held their regular monthly the lodge Treasurer and the Hall I have been a little out of touch this So I eat a big breakfast meeting.

Treasurer. past month since my surgery on my and go back to bed.

The meeting was called to order at It was of great pleasure to have the back, but I am getting back to getting 7:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of District One Director Mr. Donnie around again and am able to drive Fraternally, Allegiance and a moment of silent Victorick and his wife in attendance. short distances at a time. I do want to Norman M. Kneschk, Reporter prayer for the sick and departed.

Please come again. thank all of the nice people that kept -SPJSTJo Mayfield told everyone that the Get well wishes to those of our me in their prayers and helped during Rose Benefit would be held on knolwedge are Bill Stark, Florence this time and especially my driver f'"""-""··-"·"·--,,.. ------,.-·,, Sunday, July 11 this year. Jo men­ Jurchak, Jean Mikeska, Jessie Macat; that took me places that I needed to I Please note that there will tioned that she had talked to Dorothy a speedy recover to all. go while I could not drive. Thanks · be no Vestnik dated Tune23.

Weston and was told that this year The next meeting will be on Sunday, again, Gracie, for all the help. It may The Vestnik is published weekly they have a special-made computer. June 13,1999 at 3 p.m. Cordial invite take a little time, but I think I will be except the fourth week of June Someone in the network made the to al members and visitors. back to my old tricks again soon. and the fourth week of August. computer. It is a Pentium III with Well, cookbook sales are still good Reporter, I Please direct your Vestnik address color printer, keyboard, mouse, speak­ because Gracie and I have sold 1 O Mrs. Casper Balke · corrections and/ or additions to ers, monitor, CD drive and modem either the Editor's Office or the more this month: every little bit -SPJSThelps. , Office of the Financial Secretary and over $2,000 worth of programs. at 1 (800) 727-7578. FAX: (254) The computer is valued between I will share this little poem with .774-7447or E-Mail: you: $3,000 and $3,500. To take a chance bvanicek@wm.com.

Thank you for the computer, the tickets will cost Lodge 204, [for your attention!

When I was young and my slippers $5 each. They are also selling chances were red, I could kick my feet on a 19" color television, quilt and Stephenville over my head. fishing rod. These tickets will be $10 cookbook sales '-;(., Then I grew older and my slippers each. continue strong were blue, But I could still dance It was suggested that we advertise the whole night through. our Saturday night dances in order to The Lodge 204 meeting was called Now, I am old and my slippers try to get people to attend the dances. to order at 2 p.m. by President Judith are black, I walk to the comer, After a long discussion, it was decided Riola.

The Pledge of Allegiance was puff my way back. to try advertising in two local papers recited and reports were given.

It The reason I know that my youth and distribute flyers. A vote was taken was reported that the youth picked up has been spent, My get-up-and-go and passed. ......,;--...; has got up and went.

President Mayfield told everyone trash along the highway and received that we had received the appraisal a certificate for their work. They are But I really don't mind, wizen I think with a grin, Of all the places from Harris County for both the land also looking forward to going to camp this summer. ,.....~my get up has been. and improvements and for furniture b Joyce Russell reported that Leroy Since I have retired from life s and fixtures. He stated that the Bates, a member of Lodge 92, read competition, I find every day appraisal had gone up this year. my letter about having music for our Robert wished everyone with a Fourth of July booth in Stephenville. birthday in June a "Happy Birthday."

"I He loaned the lodge some Czech Robert reminded everyone that Upcoming July9and 10 workday would be on Monday, June tapes that we can use for the day.

Reunions Descendants of Josef and Rozina Thank you very much!

It will be a 7th and the next executive meeting on Krupala Orsak - Seymour, Texas June 9th and June 23rd is the next reg­ at the Orsak cabin at Lake Kemp.

June27 ular meeting, which will also be a cov­ Descendants of John Shenkir and For more information, contact Eddie ered dish dinner.

Frances Dusek, Vinc Dusek and Joe Orsak (940) 888-2391 or Anna Jirasek and Vinc Shicller Charlie Pribyla (940) 888-3933.

Door prizes were given and the and Rozalie Dusek families - at the Submitted by Tim H. Orsak (214) meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

VFW Hall, Taylor, Texas. Contact 327-3534.

Submitted by, Carolyn Mercer at (254) 773-4659 Jez Family Reunion Jo Mayfield July 11 or Arlene Mladenka at (254) 754Descendants of John and Anna Descendants of John Ernst and 7833 for more details..

Secretary/Reporter (Sefcik) Jez will have their family Louise Schulze will have their 49th -SPJSTJune27 annual Schulze reunion on Sunday, reunion from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Descendants of Jan and Anna July 11, 1999 at Round Top Rifle July 11, 1999 at the Central Texas Martinek Novosad - at the VFW Association Hall in Round Top, Sportsman's Club near Lake Hall in Jourdanton.

Texas. The hall will open at 11 a.m.

Belton. · For more information, please call June26 Lodge 183, Arlington A covered dish lunch will be Mary Ellen Kiely (512) 255-2771 or Descendants/friends of John and Bill Schulze at (281) 280-0029. served at 12:30 p.m. Plates, plas­ ,,• schedules family Mary Tesar, Jake Novak and ticware, tea and coffee will be pro­ Kathryn Stavinoha at the VFW Reunions are posted on a regular basis night for June 18 , vided. A short meeting will follow on FM 730 in Azle, Texas, north­ in the Vestnik as a courtesy to our the meal. west of Fort Worth. R.S.V.P. to Lou members. To list your family event, please submit your listing at least one Our next Family Night will be June Woolsey, 1708 Florence Drive, · For more information, contact Azle, Texas, 76020 or phone (817) month in advance of event.

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Make A Difference Day is the most encompassing national day of help­ ing others - a celebration of neigh­ bors helping neighbors. Everyone can participate. Created by USA WEEKEND magazine, Make a Difference Day is an annual event that takes place on the fourth Saturday of every October. The next event is Saturday, October 23,

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Your project can be as large or as While service provides its own small as you wish! Look around reward, participatingin the National your community and see what Make a Difference Day could also needsto be done, and then send in meancashdollars for your lodgeor your entry telling whatyou did. youth club. Starting in September, managersof Wal-Mart's more than Anyone. Youngandold, individuals 2,300storeswill eachhavea total of and groups. Anyonecancarry out a $1,000 in grants to hep you fund volunteer project that helpsothers. localMakea DifferenceDayprojects.

Your lodge project can be as large Thismoney can be usedto develop or as small as you wish! Look new or continuingprogramsas long around your community and see asyou are affiliatedwith a 501 (c)(3) what needs to be done. If your charity. Ifyouwould like to applyfor lodgealready volunteersregularly, a grant, see your local Wal-Mart great! On Make a Difference Day, manager and explain your Make a give an extra pushto your ongoing DifferenceDayproject. volunteer activity. Ifyou do notvol­ unteer now, here's an opportunity Thanksto corporate sponsorships, to getstarted! an additional $308,000 will be awarded to various Make A DifferenceDayProjects.Thetop ten projects selectedwill each receive $10,000,courtesyof PaulNewman, for their outstandingefforts. What's more, Wal-Mart, the newest retail supporterof Makea DifferenceDay, will donate $2,000 to 104 projects (twofrom everystateandthe District of ColumbiaandPuertoRico).

If your lodge or youth club wants to participate this year, share your plans - in advance - with other Vestnik readers. We'll keep you updatedand forward to you project entry forms as when they become available. ln the eventthat a signif­ icant number of lodges and youth clubs participate, we'll include our own special "Make a Difference" section in the Thanksgivingedition ofthe Vestnik. ln the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact the Vestnik office, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, or checkout the Make a Difference web site at: http://www.usaweekend.com/diff­ day/index.html

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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, clo SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com

District Two Youth Achievement Day June 27 draws near

We are so proud of the youth who have taken the time to show their talent in crafts, individual and group talent, royalty and the committees for scrap­ books and posters. Thank you, youth club members. I know you have worked very hard.

District Two would like.. to invite all SPJST members, friends, officers of the Supreme Lodge and our neighbor­ ing districts to join us for an afternoon full of great entertainment. Please come out and support the youth=-our leaders of tomorrow.

Agenda for the Day: 10-11:15a.m. Registration of all entries

Dear Members, The District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAO) will be held on Sunday,June 27, 1999 at Lodge 24, Cyclone. Registration will be held from 10 to 11:15 a.m. All entries must be registered by 11:15 a.m.

I'm real excited about this year's YAO. We have over 200 éntries.

Royalty itself will be something you will not want to miss-13 entries­ wow! I sure don't envy the judges.

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We look forward to seeing you on June 27 at Cyclone and once again.

Thank you, youth club members and the very best to e';ch of you. You are all winners!

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor -SPJST-

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District Three Youth Achievement Day June 27, 1999 • Hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood (254) 826-7782 The Lodge 6, Cottonwood hall will be open at 9 a.m. for early arrivals.

Craft people need to be there by 9:30 a.m. with other registration at 1 O a.m.

Juice and coffee as well as doughnuts and kolaches will be served. ·

Directions: From 1-35, take the West exit.

Travel east on Oak Street, which is also FM 2114. You will cross the railroad tracks. As you are leaving the city, you will turn to the left to stay on FM 2114. After traveling approximately three miles, you should see a sign showing the hall to be to the right. The hall can be seen about one-half mile away on the hill.

Young people encouraged to observe "Make a Difference Day" in their local clubs, communities

District Four Youth Director extends invitation to Youth Achievement Day

(Editor's Note: Thanks to State Youth Director Melanie 'Zavodny for allowing me to address Make a Difference Day with the young people who attended the Leaders-in-Training Workshop, June 4 - 6 at the Peaceable Kingdom Retreat near Salado. Excerpts from the Make a Difference presentation follow. - BV)

Dear Members of District Four, I would like to extend an invitation to members to our District Four Youth Achievement Day which will be held on June 19 at the St. Ambrose Parish Hall in Wall. Royalty, talent and craft judging will begin 11 a.m. A noon meal will be served. Prizes and awards will be presented after lunch. Viewing of all the craft items will follow.

Come and enjoy a fun-filled time with us and see how talented your youth are in District Four.

Fraternally, Sandra Jansa District Four YouthCounselor -SPJST-

END magazine's annual Make

a Difference Day which is presented in partnership with The Points of Light Foundation.

As I stated earlier, you may be the SPJST's leaders tomorrow ... You can also be its leaders today and work to make a difference in your community All youth leaders and youth club Youhear it all the time ... members, I encourage you to orga­ The young people ... nize and participate in the 1999 We've got to get the young people Make a Difference Day on October involved in the lodge.

23. This project, with your active The young peosupport, can be a ple are are leaders real winner for MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY our youth clubs of tomorrow ... z Young people. and adult All of you. You lodges, too! Your o may indeed be the projects could be mother lodge offi­ as ambitious as a ~ cers and Supreme city-wide clean Lodge members of up, or as personal our Society tomor­ as baking and row; however, o delivering kolach­ until that time es to homebound comes, hear this: members and DOl~:~OD You are also the other members of f\)l'.,,J',(lf 1~(.111 • leaders of today. ···-•····· the comm um ty.

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Everyone can help and every project Your efforts today can and do counts. make a difference in your communi­ While service provides its own ty. Your efforts today can and do reward, participating in the National make a difference in the long term Make a Difference Day could also growth and development of the mean cash dollarsfor your youth club.

SPJST. For instance, planning grants are I had a chance this past week to available before Make a Difference review your responses to the May Day to help with expensesincurred in Yestnik project. You'll recall that organizing Make a Difference Day was where you rated your youth projects. In August, store mangers of clubs, activities and mother lodges.

Wal-Mart's 2,348 stores will each No formal tabulation has been done; have $1,000availableto award to pro­ however, it's plain enough to see that ject leadersof charitableorganizations we, as a Society, need to work on or volunteersworking with charitable bringing new life and vitality to our organizations. system. I saw the word "boring" pop In addition, thanks to corporate up too many times. sponsorship, an additional $308,000 To be fair, there were high marks will be awarded nationwide. The top were given for activities for various ten projects selected will each statewide events, service projects, receive $10,000 for their outstanding socialsand field trips ... and for good efforts. What's more, Wal-Mart this reason. They're fun and they get you year will be donating $2,000 each to involved. It makesa difference. two projects in every state.

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That's what we're talking about For more details on Make a when we make reference to National Difference Day, please refer to page Make a Difference Day. Held the 9 of this week's Vestnik; contact State fourth Saturday of every October, Youth DirectorMelanie Zavodny, National Make a Difference Day is a State Fraternal Activities national day of doing good. All Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz or across the country, the lives of mil­ check out tlze Make a Difference web lions improve because families; site at: httpt/Zwww.usaweekend, schools, clubs, co-workers and reli­ com/diffday/index.html gious groups respond to USA WEEK-SPJST-

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Lodge 196, Houston­ West hosts District Five Youth Achievement Day Sunday, June 27 Dear Members, Come one, come all! All roads lead to Lodge 196 on June 27, 1999. The address is 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429 where District Five will have their YAD. Lodge 196 has agreed to host this big event. All officersand membersare really working hard to make this a fun-filled, relaxing day for everyone.

The youth participatingin YAD will entertain you and your family with crafts, talent and royalty., These young people work so hard to give of themselvesand it means a lot to them to know that they are supportedby the members of SPJST throughout the district.

Members, remember, when we were · young? Just a pat on the back or a smile sure helped to brighten our day. Well, you can do the same for these younger members in 1999. Give your support; let them know you really, really believe in them by coming to this YAD. You will enjoy and relish the thought you helped make their day brighter. Plus, look at the fun and enjoyment you will have. And it is all free, free. The only cost to you will be the meal-adults, $3.50 and children under 12-$2.

Barbecue chicken or baked chicken (please forgive me, I lost my notes, but either way, it will be a great meal with all the trimmings.) Where else can you go for $3.50, have a great meal and be entertained,too.

My assistants and youth leaders and their assistantsare workingto make sure you have a wonderfulday. So, come on members of SPJST,let us show our sup­ port of the youth. This is a day they look forward to and work so hard. You will not be disappointed-Ipromise.

The District Youth Counselors throughout the state are working hard with these young people to help make their day one they won't forget. We believe in the youth. They are really our future. So, come on-get your car, horse and buggy, bicycle or even skates.

Hey, we don't care how you come, just be there. Make their day!

Registrationbegins at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 11:30a.m. The program starts at 1 p.m.

Peace and love, Marie Stayton District Five YouthCounselor -SPJST-

District Six Youth Counselor delivers camp information Dear Vestnik Readers, District Six Camp will be the week­ end of June 18-20 at Camp Lone Star in La Grange. Items you will need to bring are bed sheets, a pillow, towels, clothes, bathing suit, beach towel, sun­ screen, toiletries, good walking shoes.' and a flash light. This year's camp theme will be Nerd Nite, so please dress accordingly.

I ask that all campers arrive Friday at Camp Lone Star by 3:15 that afternoon.

Please don't be late. We will be depart­ ing from camp on Sunday at 11 p.m.

Please, do not bring coolers with food or drinks in them. They are not allowed in the cabins and we will have plenty of refreshments provided.

There will be a time set up during the day when the trading post will be open selling ice cream, candy, etc. If you wish to purchase some of these things, please bring some money with you to camp to do so with.

We will be decorating frames for this year's camp craft. If you have any special items you would like to bring from home to use to decorate your frame with, please feel free to do so.

I hope everyone is looking forward to a fun-filled weekend. I know that I am. See you onthe 18th.

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotík District Six Youth Counselor -SPJST-

District Five Youth Achievement Day Sunday, June 27 Dear District Five Youth and Readers, District Five Youth Achievement Day will be on Sunday, June 27 at Lodge 196, Houston-West.

Agenda 10:30 - 11 :30 am.

Registration 11 :30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lunch 1 p.m.

Program 1 :30 p.m.

Talent 30 Minute Break, following talent, then Royalty Competition begins

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Lunch will be barbecue chicken and all the trimmings for $3.50 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under.

The district youth are asked to bring desserts to be served with lunch.

Hope you can join us for a day .of fun and great entertainment.

Fraternally, Marie Stayton, DYC Jeanette Bender, Asst. DYC Robert Castillo,Asst. DYC -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club readies for upcoming events Dear Readers, At our last meeting, we discussed Youth Achievement Day, camp and how Lodge 9 will again this year hold a July 4 barbecue. The money raised will go towards the improvement of our hall. Please come out for food and fun and help us to reach our goal.

Everyone is welcome. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and younger. It all gets started at 11 a.m. and the meal will be served until 1 p.m.

There will also be a silent auction.

Fraternally, Holly Slenk · (6/5/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club holds meeting at city park Dear Readers, Our June meeting was held at 6:30 p.m. at the city park at Snook. We were in charge of crafts. We made Father's Day cards.

Our charities were to recycle milk jugs and plastic grocery bags. We also had to pick up trash at the park for Snook Fest! We had a waterbooth. Everything was free. We all had a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk (6/5/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook members make Father's Day cards Dear Readers, Our last meeting was well attended.

We were in charge of crafts this month.

We made Father's Day cards. They were neat.

Our speaker for the evening was Melania Giesenslag. She spoke to us about the Snook Fest. The SPJST held a water booth at the '99 Snook Fest. I was nice to see how much the people enjoyed the free water.

Our next meeting will be on Wednesday,July 7, 1999 at the Snook City Park. Come join us!

Fraternally, Heather Slenk (6/5/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Cleans Up! Lodge 30, Taiton youth leader excited after retreat Dear SPJST Readers, Taiton Youth Club held the March meeting on the 14th at 2 p.m. at Taiton Hall. Members worked the cake walk for the Taiton Altar Society fried chick­ en dinner today. They also brought items for the basket which we made of goodies and then was auctioned off at lunch. One of our sales reps, Annie Mae Merta,bought it. That is what you call keeping it in the SPJSTfamily.

After everything was cleaned up, we held our meeting. Marcy Dorotík, our District Six Youth Counselor (DYC), was there to give out information about summer camp, Youth Achievement Day and our District Six. Marcy is a great DYC. She always has everything in great order for us. It looks like we are going to have a great summer.

We also sang "Happy Birthday" to Marcy because we never get to see her on her birthday. The club presented her with a gift. Not only did we cele­ brate her birthday, they also celebrated mine. Assistant Youth Leader Monica Staff, Renau Gold and Wanda Dorotik made all of the refreshments and gave me a beautiful button fern plant.

There was so much excitement that weekend! We had just come home that day from the Youth Leaders' Retreat.

Melanie did a great job. We got to see a lot of our friends and sales represen­ tatives, Howard, Brian and many more that weekend; we had a great time!

The meeting was adjourned.

Everyone enjoyed cake and punch. · YouthLeader, Lisa Bubela -SPJST-

. /t Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club members hosted a car wash on April 1 O to raise money for their July trip to Schlitterbahn in New Braunfels.

Pictured above, getting in on the action, are Deana Joseph, Youth Leader Barbara Linney, Sharon Joseph, Rachel Graska, Mark Joseph, Kimberly Joseph and Dustin Anderson.

Our next meeting will be on March 14, 1999 in conjunction with the Taiton Altar Society fried chicken dinner. The youth will be tending to the cake walk as part of our commu­ nity service. They are also to bring items to make a gift basket that will be donated for the auction at the din­ ner.

After no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

We had a guest speaker, Mr. Wayne Genzer and his seeing-eye dog, Kajak. Mr. Genzer talked about being blind and how he became blind.

Years later, he got Kajak, a black labrador who is Mr. Genzer's eyes.

Kajak came from an association called, Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc out of Palmetto, Florida. Wayne told how he went to school for weeks to learn how to handle and work Kajak.

He gave a very interesting program.

Thanks, Mr. Genzer and Kajak for taking the time to make us better aware of blind people and the dogs that help them.

After the guest speaker, everyone Lodge 30, youth 'enjoyed visiting with Mr. Genzer and Kajak. Refreshments of cookies, leader reports on punch and coffee were served to all February meeting members and guests.

The next meeting will be held on Dear SPJST Readers, March 14, 1999. Members are to The Taiton Lodge 30 Youth Club make St. Patrick's Day decorations. held their monthly meeting on Youth Leader, Sunday, February 21, 1999. It was an Lisa Bubela exciting meeting. We had a very short meeting. President Rachel (Editor's Note: Watch for related Dluhos called the meeting to order photos in the Yestnik in two weeks. and asked Kirby Bubela to led the Thank you for your attention.) youth in the prayer and motto. Roll -SPJSTcall was made and the minutes were waived. Youth Leader Lisa Bubela welcomed all of our guests-there were 25 who were invited by our youth club members to come hear our Lodge 88, Houston guest speaker. She also went over old Youth Club car wash business. She reported on the State Lock-in. All who attended had a real­ raises trip money ly great time and can't waittill the next one. Thanks went out to all of Dear Readers, On April l Oth, the youth club from the members who gave to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive and also to Lodge 88 had a car wash to raise those who participated in the Camp money for a trip to Schlitterbahn in July. The car wash was at WTS park­ Tee-Shirt Contest.

Under new business, our district ing lot on YaleStreet.

A lot of fun was had by the youth spring meeting will be held on March 7 in Moravia. DYC Marcy Dorotík members who washed cars. Some of will be attending our March meeting. the members walked to Burger King She will bringing a lot of information for lunch.

After we closed, Mrs. Linney treat­ to be given out. Parents, please try to ed everyone to an ice cream from attend. ·

Dairy Queen. Our next car wash will be on July 10th at the Wal-Mart park­ ing lot on ?90.

Fraternally, Stephanie Boyce ( 10) (6/8/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club tours caverns Dear Members, We had our meeting on May 16. We went to Natural Bridge Caverns. The cave was 180 feet deep. Ten youth club members and two guests went along with our youth club leader and assistant youth leader. Our youth leader bought each member a water bottle. It was fun.

Fraternally, Travis Purchis (6) (6/4/99) -SPJST-

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Floresville youth enjoys trip to Natural Bridge Caverns For our May meeting, we met at the hall. We had a short meeting and then had fried chicken for our lunch. After lunch, we went to Natural Bridge Caverns. It was so fun. We got to buy cups with the dinosaurs.

P.S. I want to say hello to my great Aunt Tula and her puppy; my aunt always reads the vestnik.

Christa Dippel Reporter (6/9/99) -SPJST-

Tilere will be no 1/estnik dated June 23.

The next issue will be dated June 30.

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Jednoty Státu Texas, založené rok 1897

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přátelské besedě. Bylo to pěkné Marie Plšková, rozená Neckářová, odpoledne, na které budeme všichni dcera Jamese a Ann Mary Neckářových, obdržela titul dlouho vzpomínat. bakaláře-inženýra z Baylor -SPJSTUniversity. Renée Scheler, dcera manželů Schelerových z Abbottu, Jan Vaculík udržuje výborné známky v Hill nižší , universitě v Hillsboru, Tx. · Bradley z Důstojná oslava padesátiletého Austin Uptmore maturoval z členství u Slovanské podporující Vanguard universitní přípravné školy jednoty státu Texas se konala u řádu Jan Vaculík ve Wacu, syn manželů Jaromír číslo 54. ve Westu dne 23.

Uptmorových, obdržel 9 tisíc Vážení bratři a milé sestry! května 1999 za pěkné účasti členstva a Pravidelná čtvrtletní schůze stipendia a bude studovat na Baylor hostí, včetně presidenta 3. okrsku Slovanské podporující jednoty státu universitě na podzim ve Wacu, Tx. bratra Johnny Křižana.

Mezi maturanty ze střední školy ve Texas u řádu Jaromír číslo 54 ve President našeho řádu, bratr Westu je i Tanner Holeček, který Westu, Texas se konala v sedm Wilburn Willis, přivítal přítomné, obdržel dvě stipen dia a dobře hraje v hodin večer dne 4. června 1999 za zvláště pak oslavence a jejich poměrně hojné účasti členstva. Po baseballovém klubu za školu v příbuzné. Poděkoval sestře Šefčíkové složení přísahy a vzdání úcty bratřím našem městečku. Na začátku června za připravení oslavy a ozdobení síně.

Raymondovi L. Klishovi, který 1999 porazili naši Trojané oba okolní Složili jsme pří sahu vlajce a uctili zemřel 8. května 1999, a Edwardovi soupeře a postupují nyní do naše členky a členy odešlé na věčnost.

G. (Tony) Šulákovi.lkterý zemřel 2. celostátního přeboru. Přejeme jim Pak předal vedení programu sestře června 1999, jsme pokračovali v štěsti a výhru!! Jennifer Kalinová a Šefčíkové, která přivítala členy a jednání.

Pozůstalým rodinám Keith Urbanovský obdrželi stipendia. členky padesátilého členství u naší vyadřujeme upřímnou soustrast a V nižšich středoškol ských ročnících . jednoty, osm členů a členek bylo obdrželi odměny za dobre školní zemřelým věčný klid. přítomno, vysvětlila, že sestra Ruby výslekdy Linsay Kolářová ve President Wilburn Willis přivítal Chupík Greenová je v Moskvě v španělštině, amerických dějinách a v všechny přítomné, včetně bratra Rusku a Roberta E. Foita zastupovala Jerry Kučeru, který přinesl předměty kapele. Jacob Kaluža je vynikajícím jeho sestra Helen Kudelková a John R. k losování, a poděkoval ještě jednou matematikem. Z osmého ročníku Husák byl na Aljašce. Poděkovala též za úspěšnou oslavu padesátiletého vyšel s vyznamenáním Jon Vaculík a sestře Zahirniakové a celého Mynářová vyhrála v výrocí členství deseti členů a členek Julie Kuchyňského výboru za přípravu akademické soutěži ve znalosti na předcházející neděli a organisaci chutného jídla a sestra a celého slovní ku a v nižších ročnících sestře Maxine Šefčíkové.

Kuchyňského výboru za přípravu úspěšně studují Whitney Mynářová a Tajemnice Ann Emeryová přečetla chutného jídla a sestra Zahirniaková zprávu z poslední schůze a záznam Lauren Ferrorová. Blahopřejeme upekla pěkný dort, Hlavní úřadovně byl přijat tak, jak byl čten. všem dobrým studentům. za odznaky a bratrovi Křižanovi za Pak President Willis předal Neobdržela žádou poštu. přítomnost. Když ho uváděla, řekla, že odznaky hrdinům dne, mezi nimi Finanční tajemnice Maxine ho znala ještě s plenkami a nyní je jsou Christine Bishopová, Anne Šefčíková podala zprávu o vybírání jeden z nejmladších presidentů okrsku Emeryová, Freddie Kaluža, Janice členských poplatků a zdá se, že tento v naší jednotě. rok bude možné vybrat všechny Kalužová, Lill Matušová, Ray Bratr Křižan promluvil k členské poplatky. Jedná se o méně Matuš, Albína Matušková, Lillie přítomným, poděkoval za pozváni na než 16 dolarů. Oznámila také, že Mynářová, Mary Lou Mynářová, Lil oslavu, ocenil přítomnost rodiny a Kathy Lynn Polanská přešla k Němečková, Greg Nors, Irene příbuzných oslavenců. Zdůraznil, že naš=rnu řádu od blízkého řádu a její Plšková, Evelyn Reynoldsová, Max třetí okrsek je jeden z nejaktivnějších novou žádost o pojištění zapsal náš Reynolds, Maxine Šefčíková, Terry pojišťění zapsal náš pojišťovací Craig Šefčík, Jan Vaculík, Marcela agent Freddie Kaluža. Novou žádost Vaculíková, Jana Vaculíková, Mona Willis o pojištění si zapsal také Terry Craig Zahirniková. President připomněl případ ztracených Šefčík.

Pak zopakovala stručně průběh dokumentů o práci Janice Kalužové, oslavy padesátiletého vyročí členství které musel osobně zavést do Hlavní u naší jednoty dne 23.května 1999 a úřadovny, aby mohly být otisknut poděkovala všem dobrovolníkům, pěkný článek ve Věstníku.

Zpráva o našich financích od kteří se jakýmkoli způsobem podíleli na úspěšné oslavě.

Upřímné našeho pokladníka Freddie Kaluži poděkování bylo slyšet na všech byla čtena a přijata tak, jak byla přečtena. Zprávy Revisního a stranách! výboru byly v Pak podala přehled úspěchů našich Kuchyňského pořádku. členů v různých oborech. Veronica Bratr Kučera pak vysvětlil úmysl Cepáková, dcera Evelyny Cepákové zemřelého Louise F. Cepáka, Hlavní úřadovny o organisování obdržela akademický titul v chemii z mládeže u našeho řádu. Gene Texaské zemědělské a mechanické McBride, Melony Závodná a Barbara Účastníci nedávné oslavy padesátiletého výročí členstvi u university v srpnu roku 1992 a Rosencranzová přijedou na náštěvu k Slovanskyé podporující Jednoty státu Texas u řádu číslo 54 Jaromír pokračovala ve studiu na Coloradské našemu řádu na 30 minut v září 1999 ve Westu, Tx. Zleva doprava sedící: Helen Kudelka za R. Foita, Betty Moss, Naomi Scott, Betty Pareya stojící zleva doprava: Vince · státni universitě a obdržela doktorát a Hlavní úřadovna pošle pozvánky v prosinci roku 1998 ze 67 mládeží a náš řád by pak mohl Němec, Alfred Pavlas, Helen Smith a Larry Volčík. Nebyl přítomen kandidátů. Blahopřejeme Veronice k pokračovat v činnosti. Hlavní Rudy Chupík Green, který se nachází v Moskvě Rusku a John R. (Pokračováni - 15) zaslouženého úspěchu. Jennifer Husák, který byl na výletě na Aljašce.

Oslava padesátiletého výročí členství ve Westu, Tx.

okrsků v severovýchodním rohu Texasu. Pak poukázal na nejdůležitětjš události a osobnosti z roku 1949, to je v době, kdy naši oslavenci byli zapsáni u naší jednoty. V roce 1949 byl President Harry Truman v úřadě, komunisté vyhráli v Číně a Joe DiMaggio měl 90 tisíc dolarů ročně za newyorský klub, Berlínská blokáda právě probíhala a Israel byl přijat do Organisace spojených národů a dělníci pracovali za 47-70 centů za hodinu.

Hlavní událostí tohoto roku ovšem, bylo, že rodiče oslavenců anebo oslavenci sami se zapsali k naší jednotě, která od té doby také pokročila a nyní nabízí svým členům hodnotné služby. Pak následovala ceremonie, bratr Křižan podával oslavencům odznak, sestra Ann Emmeryová připnula ozdobnou květinu a sestra Jana Vaculíková dala americkou vlaječku k blížícímu se svátku vlajky v červnu.

President Willis poděkoval sestře Šefčíkové za úspěšnou oslava a připomenul, zě u našeho řádu oslavujeme nejen padesátileté výroči členství, ale také máme vánoční besidku a hodnotné výhry pro naši členstvo. Zdůraznil, že náš řád čislo 54 chce spolupracovat se všemi lidumilnými lidmi a přistupujeme ke každému člověku s kladnými myšlenkami. Chceme každého, kde se zajímá o naši práci, přijat .do naší jednoty, pojistit ho a prokázat službu jeho rodině a pak každý člen má právo a privilegium pracovat pro nás řád a jednotu. Chceme přesvědčit nevěřící lidi, že naše jednota poskytuje svým členům něco více, než jen pojištění.

Po dobré večeři, kterou připravila sestra Lillian Matušová se svými pomocnicemi a Monou Zahirniakovou, setrvali účastníci v

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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment LODGE4, HALLETTSVILLE Sunday, August 29-Family Day

LODGE14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE15,BUCKHOLTS Tuesday Nights-Czech classfrom 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, contact Hilda Burtis (254) 593-3821 or GladysAllison (254) 593-4192.

Sunday, June 27-Reception for 50· year/Age96 honorees, 2 p.m.

LODGE5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point.

LODGE6, COTTONWOOD Friday, June 18-Social Night, 7 p.m.

I Lodge meetings are the second Monday of Saturday, June 19-Makovy FamilyReunion each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming Sunday, June 20-Soukup FamilyReunion summer months. The dance club dances Friday, June 25-McLennan County Co-op I are the second Sunday of each month.

Tour i For hall rental and dance information, call Friday, June 25-Malone Co-op annual J (254)593-4192or (254)593-0090. meeting i Saturday, June 26-25th wedding anniverLODGE16, BILA HORA sary Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of Sunday, June 27-District Three Youth August and Decemberat 2 p.m.

Achievement Day; hall opens at 9 a.m. for earlyarrivals LODGE17, NEWTABOR Friday, July 2-Lodge meeting,7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of Saturday, July 10-Hrabal family reunion each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are Sunday, July 11-Radke-Sonnenberg also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 reunion p.m.

Friday, July 16-Social night Saturday, July 17-Lodge 6 workday,clean­ LODGE18, ELGIN up and picnic preparations,9 a.m.

Sunday,June27-Harry Czarnek and the Texas Sunday,July 18-102nd AnnualPicnic: fried Dutchmen, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. $6 per person. chicken/sausagewith all the trimmingswill be served from 11 a.m. to ? Large plates $5, Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of small plates $3. Games, auction start at 1 each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise p.m. Ticketsnow availablefor prize drawing. stated. For rentals and reservations, call Saturday, July 24-Jansky family reunion Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Sunday, July 25-Hoover fam,ily reunion Bookings: Artie Monson at (512)281-3711.

Saturday, July 31-Wedding Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each LODGE20, GRANGER month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call Meetings are the first Monday of the month at7p.m.

GeorgeStratenat (254) 826-5863.

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LODGE21, ENGLE Lodgemeetingsare the first Sundayof March, June,Septemberand December at 2 p.m.

LODGE9, SNOOK Sunday, July 4-Second Annual Family Fun Day. Barbecue meal served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Advance meal tickets available from youth club, lodge officers. There will also be a silent auction.

Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

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LODGE23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of Decemberat 2 p.m.

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LODGE13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

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LODGE24, CYCLONE Saturday, June 26 - MorrisCode (8 - 12); Adults: $5; 13 and Under: Free

Klub Kontinental RUDY AND HENRIETTA KLECKA P.O. BOX 28 • EAST BERNARD, TEXAS n43&-0028

Fall Wine Tasting Tour '99 September 16 • October 1 16 Days Czech Republic Slovakia • Austria Tour price includes roundtrip airfare Five-and Three-Star Category Hotels with Bath, Shower Private Motorcoach Two Meals Daily Guide Service PRICE: $2,395 per person,

Sunday, June 27-Lodge hosts DistrictTwo YouthAchievementDay Saturday, July 17-Texas Summer Gala; dinner, dance and special attractions. For tickets, contact any active member or call (254) 985-0007.

40th wedding anniversary dance. Music by JerryHaislerand the MelodyFive.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five iniles 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.

For your enjoyment, Flag Hall now offers pool and an assortment of arcade games.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Flag Hall is locat­ ed 1 O miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regárding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Brian Vanicek at (254)985-0007.

LODGE48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE25, ENNIS Saturday, June 19-RVOS No. 51 Picnic (membersonly); 4 p.m.; music by Czechand Then Some.

Sunday, June 20-Youth club meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 26-Rental - wedding

LODGE49, ROWENA Wednesday, August 4-Quarterly lodge meeting,7p.m.

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 meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. Youth Club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. .For rentals, reser­ vation s or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972)875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at7p.m.

LODGE54, WEST Saturday, June 26-Wedding Saturday, July 10-Private party Sunday, July 11-RVOS No. 47 FamilyDay

LODGE26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2p.m.

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

LODGE28, EAST BERNARD 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.

LODGE29, TAYLOR Friday, June 18 - Backlash(Dancecontest at 9 p.m.)

Friday, June 25- Griegerand Grieger Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 7 p.m with snacks served from 6:30 to 7 p.m. for interested mem­ bers. The youth club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 p.m. to 11 :30 p.m.

Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. Kitchen is open for Sunday dances and on-premises catering is available. For hall reservations, dance information or bookings, call (512) 3529139, (512) 352-7442 (lodge hall), or Tommie Schiller (512) 365-5795and leave message.

LODGE63, SWEETHOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

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LODGE65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE66, WACO 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, dominos, etc.) are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members, please bring snacks.

LODGE67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3p.m.

LODGE30, TAITON Lodge meetings. are the first Sunday of each month at 1 :30 p.m.

LODGE73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

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LODGE74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarter­ ly 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. 1·75-1052324-13.

LODGE35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of "Donna's Kitchen" will be open. each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise LODGE76, WICHITAFALLS noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at (254)875-2156. ! 1 p.m.

LODGE36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of LODGE79, March, June, September and December at CORPUSCHRISTI/SOKOLHALL 6:45p.m.

Sunday, June 20-Lodge meeting/dinner; dinnerat 1 p.m. followedby the meeting.

LODGE38, KOVAR Lodge meetings· are the third Monday of SPJST lodge meetings are the third each month at 7 p.m.

Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 LODGE39, BRYAN Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christl. Phone: Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of (512)852-9042. Public invited. each month at 1 :30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social. Meat is LODGE80, HOLLAND provided by the lodge at every meeting. Saturday,.June26-Steglich Weddingrecep­ Members, please bring covered dish or tion dessert items.

Monday, June 28-American Legion, 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

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LODGE40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Beginning Monday, June 7-Bingo nights on Mondays,7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje (409) 648-2317. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m.

License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call (409)543-7387or (409)541-5759.

Based on double occupancy • Escorted by Rudy Klecka Since 1967, experience makes the difference as we know the Czech Republic and the Czech Republic knows us.

LODGE41, PORTLAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m.

INFORMATION: 1 (800) 854-6642 (409) 335-4456 or (409) 335 4471

LODGE47, SEATON Saturday,June 19-Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, June 26-Leroy and Gerry Dana's

Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615· 1395-8;AL-00061-9887·0.

LODGE81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings aré the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.

LODGE84, DALLAS Saturday, June 19-Music by the Sulak Brothers' Band from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Admission$6 per person.

Monday, June 21-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 7-Committee Meeting,7 p.m.

Saturday, July 17-Dance with music by Fritz Hodde and the FabulousSix, 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission$6 per person.

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LODGE106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop each month at 7:30 p.m. For band book- , at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the ings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Grange at 7:30 p.m.

Petr at (214) 826·3557.

LODGE107, FLORESVILLE LODGE87, TEMPLE Thursday, July S-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday (Changed dueto conflict.) of each month at 7 p.m. For rental lnřor­ Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of mation, call Don Alford at (254)939-7395. each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE88, HOUSTON Saturday, June 19-Jack Melick, "The LODGE125, WESTHOFF Piano Man," big band. *Dress code, $11 per Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in person.

Friday, July 2-Mavericks, c/w. Under 13 March, June, September and December at 2p.m. only with parents. Tickets$6 each.

Saturday, July 3-Phil Gray, big band music; LODGE130, DALLAS *Dress code. Admission$11 per person.

Saturday, July 10-0dis Claxton, big band Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth music; *dress code. Tickets$11 each.

Friday, July 16-Liz TalleyTNT Country, c/w. Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

Under 13 onlywith parents. Tickets$6 each.

Saturday, July 17-Central Texas Sounds, LODGE133, SAN ANTONIO polka/variety. Admission $6 per person.

Saturday, July 24-Gus Lindemann, big Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good band music; *dresscode. Tickets$11 each. . Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Lodge meetings are the second Monday at Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third LODGE135, ENNIS Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of Through June, all dances are 8:30 p.m. to . each month at 7 p.m. midnight unless otherwise noted. Starting in July, all dancs are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, LODGE139, DANBURY unless otherwise noted. Folk dance ses­ I Lodge meetings are the first Wednesdayof sions are on the second and fourth each monthat 7:30 p.m. Junethrough August Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. · and 6:30 p.m. Septemberthrough May. Call Donna or Guenter Merkle at (281) 2939153. Bingo every Thursday evening; LODGE141, SEALY early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m.

Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License Lodge meetings are held every second No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, Tuesday of month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in call (713) 869-5767. ' Sealy. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

LODGE142, HOUSTON Sunday, July 11-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

LODGE91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every 2:30 p.m., or as otherwise specified. second Saturday of each month with live i music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, LODGE92, FORTWORTH call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

Sunday, June 20-Polka/waltz music by the popularAl Vanek'sBand of Dallas; 3 p.m. to 7 LODGE143, INEZ p.m, )$6 per person. .

Lodge meetings are the third Friday of Sunday, June 27-St. Paul'sCatholicChurch March June September and December at Feast Day Celebration/Polka Mass; dinner 6 p.m.' ' and dance followingwith music by the Praha I Brothers from Temple. Dinner/dance com­ LODGE151, WHARTON bined $12; or dinner-$6, under 12-$3 and Monday, September 13- Meeting/Memorial dance-$6. For more information, call Mary for 1998 deceasedmembers. Catered meal, Ann Krivanek (817) 237-4320. . prize drawing and door prizes for members.

Sunday, July 18-Frank Dirba's Granger Special guestand speakerwill be present.

Polka Boys playing from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, December 13-Christmas social, Admission $6 per person. ! catered meal and entertainment,prize draw­ Sunday, August 1-Country/Western dance I ing and doorprizesfor members. with music by Gary Lee Orchestrafrom 3 to 7 The quarterly lodge meetings will be held p.m. Admission $6 per person. on the second Monday of June, September Saturday, August 14-Tarok Tournament September 18----All day Czech HeritageDay and December in the meeting room of Celebration. Music by Jodie MikulaOrchestra Hinze Bar·B·Que Catering on Highway 59 and David Slovak's Czech and Then Some. in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meet­ ings is 7 p.m.

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LODGE153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of Lodge meetings are held quarterly in each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Ballroom dancing every Friday March, June, September and December at night and New Year's Eve; 9 p.m. until 12 6p.m.

LODGE154, FORTWORTH a.m. Sponsored by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom. Call 1 (800) 332·9303. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise Dress code enforced.

For additional dance info., tune to KBEC 1390 AM at 9 stated.

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LODGE155, AUSTIN parties, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361. 1 Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the Bookings for 1999 are going fast, so act I third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m. ' now to get your preferred party date.

Family night/Taroky on the first and third LODGE156, BAYTOWN Tuesday, 7 p.m. Youth Club meets on the Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies' second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more Circle meets on second Tuesday of each information, including location, please call month at 10 a.m.

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LODGE157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3p.m.

LODGE93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City.

LODGE94, WHEELOCK Lodgemeetingsare the first Sundayof March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE97, PLACEDO June 18 • 19-.:. District Six Youth Camp, CampLone Star, La Grange Saturday, June 26-Lodge Meeting; Details to be announced Saturday, June 26-Youth Club Meeting; Details to be announced Thursday, September 30-Meeting, 6:30 p.rn., REA Building in Victoria.

Sunday, December 12-Annual Christmas social, details announcedat a later date.

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LODGE188, CENTERVILLE 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.

LODGE 189, BRYAN - COLLEGESTATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2p.m.

LODGE172, PASADENA Saturday, June 19-Sundance Wednesday, June 23-Lodge meeting/cov­ ered dish dinner, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 26-No Dance Saturday, July 3-Country Delux Saturday, July 10-Austin Saturday, July 17-Kenny Wycoff Saturday, July 24-Down Time Saturday, July 31-No Dance

LODGE191, LUFKIN Saturday, June 19-Dance with music by Walter Plant from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Admission$4 per member,$6 per visitor.

For lodge rentals, contact Frank Juarez at (409) 875-4676. Meetingsare heldat the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street in Lufkin, Texas. Regulardanceson the third Saturday of every month. Reservations for tables at danceswill be made on a first call basis.

Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday parties, wedding receptions, retirement parties, Christmas parties, etc., please call Vicki (281) 542· 1774 or Joe (713) 472-3269. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month. Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. 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 the lodge hall (281) 487-3297.

LODGE195,CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September and December at 7p.m.

LODGE196, HOUSTON-WEST Saturday, June 26-Country Knights Sunday, June 27-District Five Youth AchievementDay Saturday, July 10-City Polka Boys Saturday, July 31-Bobby Jones Saturday, August 28-Country Knights

LODGE177, 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. 174·2042239·0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

All dances open to the public. ($6 per per­ son) 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.

LODGE200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE201, BLEIBLERVILLE·NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Contact Celesta Balke for hall rentals at (409) 830-0118.

LODGE179,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.

LODGE202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in in the Community Room.

LODGE180, BURLESON Saturday, June 19-Silver Lake Saturday, June 26-Just Us Lodge hall is located on 1·35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik at (817) 284-7218, Rhonda Hurtik at (214) 435·2286,or John Hilcher at (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 to 12:30 a.m.

Children 1 O and under free. Lodge meet­ I n gs are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

LODGE183, ARLINGTON Friday, June 18- Family night; bring a cov­ ered dish food item or a favorite dessert; the lodge will furnishthe entree.

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, birth· days, etc.) please call (817) 465-8538, (972) 263·9031, (972) 262·8830 and (817) 457-2138.

LODGE184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and Decemberat 7 p.m.

LODGE186, CALDWELL Su~day, July 11- District One Youth AchievementDay 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.

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LODGE164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30p.m.

LODGE185, NEWBRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

LODGE161, LA PARITA.JOURDANTON Sunday, June 27-Lodge meeting at JourdantonState Bank CommunityRoom, 4 p.m.

Sunday, July 25-Lodge meeting/meal at Stage Stop Restaurant, 4 p.m.

Sunday, August 22-Membership Rally, 4 p.m. at the CommunityRoom at Jourdanton State Bank. Membersbring a non-member guestfor a good time! Food will be provided.

Sunday, November 7-Hosting District Seven Family Fun Day at Longhorn Museum, east of Pleasanton.

Lodge meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at Lodge meetings are held in March, June, I Jourdanton State Bank Community Room; i except for March, June, September and Septemberand December.

December meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4 p.m. for a meal and meeting.

LODGE187, ROUNDROCKJ 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 building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 388· 6335.

LODGE204, STEPHENVILLE Sunday, June 27-Lodge meeting,2 p.m. at B.J. and Joyce Russell'shome.

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úřadovna také plánuje na WestFest informační stánek. Bratr Jerry Kučera se postará o všechno potřebné.

Příští sezman schůzí ke konci roku: 1. 10. září 1999 příští schůze našeho I řádu, 2. 17. října oslava 20. výročí založení Sokola a tento oběd bude zároveň použit jako daší krok k získání peněz k přestavbě síně, proto příjdte ve velkém počtu, 3. 5. listopadu 1999 bude výroční schůze s volbami, 4. 5. prosince 1999 bude vánoční besídka, 5. v březnu roku 2000 by mohla mít mládež první úřední schůzi a zahájení činnosti mládežnicke ho klubu u našeho řádu.

Následovalo ukončení schůze. Při losování se usmálo štěstí na Evelyn Reynoldsovou, Janu Vaculíkovou, Maxe Reynoldse, Kristinu Bishopovou, Mary Lou Mynářorvou a Maxine Šefčíkovou.

President Wilburn Willis ještě jednou poděkoval za práci dobrovolníků a snažme se nejpilněji d b v h v, d pracovat pro o ro nase o ra u.

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SPJST Proudly Introduces The April - May Consistency Club

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EVELYN GUSTAFSON

ALBIN MACHU

FRANK PAJESTKA,JR.

MARTHA DURHAM,FIC

DISTRICT II

DISTRICT II

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DISTRICT III

Lodge 18 Elgin

Lodf<e 29 Tay or (2)

Lodf.e 80 Hol and (4)

Lodge 92 Fort Worth (2)

DONALD WILLIAMS, FIC

MARTHA BROZ, FIC

VICTOR JANAK, SR.

CHARLES GARRETT, FIC

DISTRICT IV

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DISTRICT V

DISTRICT VI

Lod~e 157 Lub ock

Lodge 160 San Angelo (4)

Lodge 88 Houston

Lodge 97 Placed o

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SPJST's 1999 Membership Drive O Contest Dates: March 1 - July 31, 1999

+ HERE ARE THE DETAILS! The SPJST is rewarding every member who recommends 25 new members or 25 new insurance certificates with their choice of a trip to Las Vegas, SeaWorld in San Antonio, Six Flags in Arlington or $500 cash! Help us recruit 50 new members or 50 new insurance certificates and win two trips or cash options!

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Inform your lodges sales representatives of people who want to join the SPJST, or complete and forward the information which appears below.

Insurance applications must be issued to count towards contest. Contest excludes annuity and modified whole life. Sales representatives and their immediate families are encouraged to recruit new members but are not eligible for trips or prizes.

Parents can claim prizes prizes for young adults under the age of 18.

Las Vegas trip includes airfare and 3 days, 2 nights hotel accomodations for two people. Six Flags and SeaWorld trips include hotel 2 days, 2 nignts hotel accommodations and theme park passes for four people GOOD LUCK!

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