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

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

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HUMANITY Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

VOLUME 87 NUMBER 44

SPJST youth club members shine at Texcl .e-.; raternal Yc ,th )ctacular

ISSN-07458800

SPJST Lodge 206, Tri-Counties Chartered

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Award-Winning Entries Following the talent performances, the scrapbook and poster winners were announced. SPJST scrapbooks and posters competed with other fraternals for first through third place awards.

(Continued on page 16.)

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard member obss-ves "Grand Age of 96" The SPJST congratulates Sister Annie A. Genzer who celebrated her 96th birthday on October 20, 1999. As such, Sister Genzer is entitled 10 all SPJST member benefits with norther o'ues or assessments required.

autls club wewwxhers g ne 'pie from y raternal of lic Union of court Order Order of the Sons of to present songs, dance, arks and dem nstrations 1999 Youth Spectacfl lar Octo er 23 in conjunction with the 99th Annual Texas Fraternal Congress at Houston's Marriott North at Greenspoint. wined v

SPJST State King Paxton Davies of Lodge 92, Fort Worth and SPJST State Queen Colette Kenney of Lodge 84, Dallas presented their award-winning competition speeches. The king and queen also emceeded the Youth Spectacular.

Representing SPJST in the program, Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club presented their first place 1999 State Youth Achievement Day junior and senior group talents. Performing a jitterbug stunt dance routine to "Rock Around the Clock" were senior members Chet Dluhos, Mandy Staff, Jon Marcaurele, Kirby Bubela, Kyle Kaspar, Camille Staff, Chad Dorotik, Megan Marcaurele, T.J. Drapela and Shara Dluhos. Junior group members performed a jitterbug routine to "Born to Boogie." Group members were Kenna Bubela, Jarrett Dluhos, Bethany Dluhos, Trey Staff, Danielle Zalman, Brandon Drapela, Stephanie Fucik, Steven Drapela and Gerard Marcaurele.

Kristine Dum of Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club performed a dramatic presentation of "St. Peter at the Gate."

Kristine was the first place winners in the ages 15 to high school senior age group at the 1999 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day. To conclude the Youth Spectacular, the junior and senior beseda groups from Lodge 30, Taiton performed their Czech heritage dance, the Ceska Beseda. Senior group dancers were Jason Kaspar, Shara Dluhos, T.J. Drapela, Megan Marcaurele, Chad Dorotik, Camille Staff, Kyle -Kaspar and Kirby Bubela. Junior group dancers were Travis Krpec, Bethany Dluhos, Jarrett Dluhos, Danielle Zalman, Jon Marcaurele, Mandy Staff, Kenna Bubela and Trey Staff.

November 17, 1999

Sister Annie A. Genzer, a 57year member of Lodge Karel Jonas reached the golden age of 96 years on the 20th of October. She was born in 1903 to the Philip Chumchal, Sr. family in Hungerford, Texas. In 1925, she SPJST Lodge 206, Tri-Counties received its charter on October 26, 1999 at the Mexia Civic Center. Pictured above, from left, are: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Lodge 206 Secretary Wilmer Herring, First Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Kennedy, Reporter Barbara Kennedy and President Henry Handy.

SPJST Lodge 206, Tri-Counties chartered .ongratulations to SPJST

Lodge 206, Tri-Counties on receiving its official charter at the Mexia Civic Center in Mexia, Texas on Tuesday, October 26,1999. Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar installed the officers who are as follows: President Henry Handy Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Jerry Kennedy Secretary Wilmer Hering Reporter Barbara Kennedy Also in attendance were: State Field Manager Gene McBride, State youth Director Melanie Zavodny, State

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz, District Three youth Counselor Bessie Petr, District Three Fraternal Activities Coordinator George Pauling and State Field Representative Jerry Kucera.

Brother McBride, Sister Zavodny and Sister Rosenkranz delivered a presentation about the SPJST. Already, Lodge 206 has plans to organize a youth club and will be participating in the HEB Christmas parade in Mexia.

Once again, the SPJST expresses a hearty welcome and congratulations to SPJST Lodge 206, Tri Counties and its thanks to everyone who participated in the program.

—SPJST-

11 person's love for spouse and children and

concern ouer their welfare are good reasons wto keep one's life insurance contract in good standing.

But sometimes, even the most well-planned insurance program becomes outdated.

For that reason, it's a good idea to occasionally review your certificate and see if it still fits you changing needs. That's where an SPJST sales representative can help. When you're ready to review your present coverage, give your local lodge sales representative a call.

married Joe Genzer, Sr. and moved to her present location where she has lived for 74 years. She and Joe, Sr. had three children, Joe, Jr., Annie B. (who married Julius Hanzelka) and Bill. Of the three children, only Bill is still living.

Asked about her long life, Sister Genzer said it came from hard work, avoiding fatty foods, not drinking any alcoholic beverages, getting plenty of rest — going to bed the same time as the chickens at sunset and rising at sunrise — and eating plenty of garlic.

After her husband, Joe, Sr., who at age 49, passed away in 1944, Sister Genzer held her family together and continued to farm the land that she and her husband owned and worked, with the help of her three children. Today, she still takes care of herself, does housework and cooks. She gave up gardening some years back due to arthritis in her knees.

Sister Genzer's only living child, Bill, was asked if he followed the same life style, to which he replied that on an A, B, C, etcetera scale that he would be around a C — as he still likes his beer every now and again.

Although Bill Genzer retired from Quanex Corporation's Gulf States Tubing in Rosenberg, Texas, after 36 years of service, he, like his mother, keeps busy. Today, he works as an auctioneer with Shattuck Auctioneers of Austin, Texas which specializes in medical equipment. This keeps him busy and traveling throughout Texas including all states bordering Texas and Mississippi.

To celebrate, the occasion of Sister Genzer's 96th birthdate, a small group, at her request and representing the Supreme Lodge and the local lodge visited with her at her home and brought some gifts from the local lodge to mark the occasion.

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2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 1999

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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A Foundation For the Future Nonprofits on the Rise Nonprofit groups are flourishing and growing at a pace never seen before in the United States, says a recent IRS publication, Statistics of Income Bulletin. Charities, foundations and other nonprofit organizations "represent an important and growing force in the economy and this will continue over the next decade."

Revenues of all tax-exempt organizations classified as 501 (c) (3) groups totaled 12.4 percent of the economy in 1995, the IRS report stated. This is more than double the total 20 years earlier. Just to clarify things: The SPJST does not operate under section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

As a fraternal benefit society, we are considered a 501 (c) (8) organization. Without question, that is a real plus: It provides our tax-exempt status. On the other hand, our capacity to accept taxdeductible donations and grants is limited to our Scholarship Program.

In April, the Publication Committee met at the SPJST Home Office in Temple to address .a wide range of communication-related topics. Later, their recommendations were submitted to the Supreme Lodge for their consideration. One of these recommendations was that the SPJST seek to establish a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, taxdeductible foundation within the framework of the SPJST. It was a good idea then. It's an even better idea now.

Operating as a 501 (c) (3) organization, an SPJST Foundation could receive tax-deductible donations, charitable bequests and apply for various grants to fund a variety of philanthropic projects, including, but not limited to a Statewide Family Recreation Center, Endowed Scholarship Program and other worthy cultural and serviceoriented projects.

It gets better. There's a growing company out there called GreaterGood.com which is bringing together the explosive economic growth of the Internet with the increasing desire to "give back" to the charitable institutions that make our world a better place. Already, online shoppers — and in the not too distant future that will probably include most of us — can support the causes we care about by shopping online. Here's how it works: GreaterGood.com builds, markets and manages "online shopping villages" where at least 5 percent of every purchase benefits the non-profit's cause.

Each online shopping village includes a broad assortment of brand-name merchandise offered by leading Internet retailers, such as Avon, J.C. Penney and Hickory Farms — to name but a few. When you shop at one of these online retailers, you automatically support

your not-for-profit's mission — at no additional cost to you or the organization. Unlike some fundraising methods, a non-profit partnership with GreaterGood.com costs the 501 (c) (3) organization nothing to set-up or maintain. All back-end services, including transaction and payment processing, shipping, customer service, and reporting, are taken care of by GreaterGood.com and the retailer.

The innovations taking place in communications and in the marketplace these days are truly amazing!

There's no other word for it. We can be first-string players in this new environment. We can provided that we learn the rules of the game and demonstrate the heart and drive that it takes to get involved.

A recent article in the online monthly newsletter, 501 (c) (3), states that all kinds of organizations, including cultural groups political groups, schools of all kinds are reforming their own operations to fit within the nonprofit structure. "Foundations, trusts and other types of philanthropic organizations have long known of the benefits of the tax exempt structure and with the growth in the economy, comes more and more types seeking tax exemption for their charity."

Part of this growth — and this an educated guess — may be due to the fact that the IRS has expanded the tax-exempt sector and is providing voluminous information to the public on how to form tax-exempt groups.

At the same time, the IRS has wisely become increasingly vigilant in pursuit of hucksters seeking to evade tax payments by posing as nonprofit groups in order to take monies in an illegal way.

An SPJST Foundation? It's definitely worth considering. It's got great potential and the capacity to be a real rallying point for a dynamic fraternal program in the 21st Century . .. But, as we know, new ideas aren't always welcome with open arms. More often than not, it takes time and encouragement for people to embrace progressive approaches to old challenges. As conscientious planners and builders, let's examine and communicate what it would take to establish a truly stellar 501 (c) (3) organization and the many ways it could benefit SPJST and those we seek to serve. As famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright once said, "The thing always happens that you really believe in; and the belief in a thing makes it happen."

"Nonprofit groups are ourishing and growing at a pace never seen before in the United States."

Sound Advice Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it.

Establish your priorities and go to work.

—HL. Hunt

—SPJST-

Wednesday, November 17, 1999—ViSTNIK/3

Sister Genzer Achieves

Grand Age of 96"

Age 96 honoree Annie Genzer receives congratulations from her son, Bill Genzer, left, District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek and Lodge 28, East Bernard Secretary/Treasur er Helen Kelner.

-- Photo by Lodge

The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board Vanek at 8:30 a.m. wih the following Supreme Lodge members present:

28 President Joseph Nezval

Annie Genzer (Continued from page I .)

Along with her son, Bill, those present were District Six Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, Lodge Karel Jonas President Joseph Nezval and Lodge Karel Jonas Secretary/Treasurer Helen A. Kelner.

On a monthly basis, the Vestnik pic tures the Top Producing SPJST sales represenatives in each district in terms of Top Applications Written and Top Insurance Written.

Last week's presentation of Statewide Top Producers for the month of October inadvertently omitted photographs of two of these successful sales representatives.

Andrew Andrew Carender Carender, Jr. of

All present wished Sister Genzer Happy Birthday and many returns.

A special note: Sister Genzer spoke Czech mostly when spoken to, although she does speak English. Like many older folk, she reverted to the language she learned first.

Submitted by, Joseph D. Nezval President —SPJST-

Lodge 5, Pilot Point - Tioga, received recognition for Top Applications Written in District Three and Sylvia Rollwitz, FIC of Lodge 49, Rowena, received Sylvia Rollwitz recognition for Top Applications Written in District Four. Thanks to these sales representatives and indeed all of our volunteer sales force for the

good work they do.

—SPJST-

SPJST YEAR 2000 CALENDARS ARE ON PRESS THIS WEEK. EXPECT DELIVERY SOON! LODGE REPORTERS AND EVENT PLANNERS: LIST YOUR HOLIDAY PARTY ON THE FAMILY FUN AND IMPORTANT DATES CALENDAR: PHONE: 1 (800) 727-7578; FAX: (254) 774-7447 OR E-MAIL: bvanicek@wm.com or spjst@stonemedia.com

SPJST MORTGAGE INTEREST RATES RATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

Home or

Mortgages: 6.75% for 1 to 7 years 7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years 7.75% for 21 to 30 years Farm

Mortgages on Qualified Owner-Operated Business Real Estate 8.50% for 10 years 8.75% for 11 to 15 years

Minutes of the October 12, 13 and 14, 1999 Regular, Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office, Temple, Texas

INTEREST RATES ANNUITY I (Certificates Issued Prior to 4-1-93)

5.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-1999 through 1-31-2000

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

6.00% Annualized Effective 11-1-1999 through 1-31-2000

ROTH IKA 6.00% Annualized effective 11-1-1999 through 1-31-2000

UNIVERSAL LIFE 6.75% Annualized Effective 1 1.14-1.(7)99 through 1-31-2000

Howard L. Leshikar, President Leonard D. Mikeska, Vice President Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary Sidney Kacir, Legal Advisor Donnie Victorick - District I Frank Klinkovsky - District II

Johnnie Krizan - District III Stanley Broz - District IV Vice Chairman of the Board Louis Hanus - District V Matt S. Vanek - District VI Chairman of the Board Robert Bayer - District VII

The Supreme Lodge Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and observed a moment of silence in memory of the deceased members.

RESOLUTION OF RESPECT: The following Resolution was proposed and adopted on motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously: RESOLUTION OF RESPECT WHEREAS, the scepter of death has invaded the home of our Sister Justine Pokladnik and has called to life eternal, her husband and former Director and Chairman of the Board of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik; and, WHEREAS, Brother Cyrill "Sid Pokladnik left surviving him to mourn his departure, wife Justine, daughter Justine Marie Yeager and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Richard Andreason and wife, Jennifer, Tara Cloutman and husband Chad, Chad Brandon Andreason and wife Natalie, Keri Andreason and Neal Andreason, and six great-grandchildren; a host of friends and neighbors, all whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), desire to record their sorrow at the death on September 22, 1999 of Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik, esteemed associate who worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society for many years.

WHEREAS, all members of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) bear willing testimony that Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik contributed much to the growth'and progress of the Society as a Director of the Supreme Lodge representing District III from 1965 through 1996, a period of 32 years. Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik was selected by the Supreme Lodge in 1998 as SPJST Fraternalist of the Year. This was indeed a fitting tribute to him who gave his life in service to others. Fraternalism was a way of life for him. Brother Cyrill "Sid Pokladnik was honored by being elected to chair five SPJST Conventions.

He was a good man m . who will be missed and remembered by his many friends mourning his passing, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, esteemed his associate, loved by his friends and respected by all, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as a humble expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication; and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST).

Chairman Vanek welcomed Mike Galler of the Finance Committee and Henry Jezek, CPA to the meeting. They \ k ere given the unopened envelopes containing the ballots of the referendum concerning the retirement plan. Director Klinkovsky was appointed to represent the directors while the votes were being counted.

The Editor was welcomed to the meeting.

MINUTES -- The minutes were reviewed page by page. Director Broz moved, seconded by Director Harms to approve the minutes. The motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS CEMETERY MARKER — President Leshikar presented a model for a brass cemetery marker. The marker would be available to any member that wished to purchase one. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Hanus to purchase one hundred cemetery markers and to make them available to the membership at cost. Motion carried unanimously.

AD VALOREM TAXES — President Leshikar reported On 1-1.1R4 and House Bill 1978. The bill HJR4 deals with 501(c) 3 which pertains to charitable institutions. The SPJST lod ges are under 501(c) 8 and thus it will be difficult for the lodges to be exempt from ad valorem taxes under this bill.

4NkSTN1K—Wednesday, November 17, 1999 MEMBERSHIP CARD — President Leshikar reported on mailing letters to the businesses listed in the Vestnik membership directory. There continues to be a problem in the printing of the cards due to special machines necessary to do the printing. President Leshikar is to furnish the Supreme Lodge with more information during the January meeting. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to table the membership card until the January meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

TEMPLE COLLEGE — President Leshjkar reported on a meeting among the officers and officials of Temple College concerning moving part of the college to the downtown Temple area and a request for funds. No dollar amounts were given to the officers as to how much the college would like donated and also the college is in need of volunteers. President Leshikar is to provide more information at the next meeting.

REFERENDUM — Mr. Jezek, Mr. Galler and Director Klinkovsky reported the total possible votes on the referendum were 36,844. The delegates cast 28,211 votes in favor of terminating the defined benefit retirement plan, 2,158 votes against terminating the retirement plan, 244 votes were not signed and 6,231 votes were not returned. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded

by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin to ratify the results of the referendum. Motion carried unanimously.

Director Bayer and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation that craft partici pants must not have their names or photographs on any part of the entry and no live animals or reptiles in any craft contest. Motion seconded by Director Klinkovsky and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer that the food entries will be displayed on disposable plates or containers and no decorations will be added to food entries. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Director Bayer, Director Klinkovsky, and Director Vanek.

Voting Against were Vice President Mikeska, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Krizan, Director Broz, and Director Hanus. Motion failed.

President Leshikar moved that in the needlework contest all stitches must be visible on front and back of entry. Motion seconded by Director Bayer and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer to accept the recommendation that in the talent contests that prompting be discouraged and talent and costumes must be in good taste and age appropriate. Motion passed unanimously.

Recess was taken from 9:40 am to 9:55 am.

Chairman Vanek expressed his appreciation to Financial Secretary Mikulas for hosting a social Monday evening in honor of the twenty years of dedicated service Secretary Treasurer Anglin has given to the SPJST. President Leshikar presented the architectural drawing of Temple College.

Legal Advisor Kacir recommended using home office personnel and start a project which the Supreme Lodge has approved but not implemented.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON LODGE REFUNDS — President Leshikar reported the special committee continued to try to reach an agreement on general specifics about combining the premium refund and local lodge incentive program. There will be a proposal presented later in the meeting.

Recess from 11:25 to 11:30.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer, for no vocal sounds during the lip syncing talents. Voting in favor were Director Victorick, Director Bayer, Director Hanus, Director Klinkovsky, and President Leshikar.

Voting against were Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Vanek, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin and Vice President Mikeska. Motion failed.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Broz for three points to be deducted if contestants exceed the time limit. Time limit begins when talent voice, music, or action begins and does not include talent introductions.

Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Director Victorick, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Broz, Director Hanus, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, and Director Vanek. Motion passed.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to reconsider the motion to deduct three points on talent contestants that exceed the time limit.

Motion passed unanimously. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick that the judges will access a three-point penalty if the talent contestant exceeds the time limit. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, PEACEABLE KINGDOM — President Leshikar reported on SPJST using • Director Hanus, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Financial Secretary Mikulas, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Director Krizan, and Director Vanek. the Peaceable Kingdom facilities for chronically ill children that are SPJST Abstaining was Vice President Mikeska. Motion passed. members. President Leshikar is to provide more information at the next meeting including how many SPJST members may fit into the category of special President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Victorick to accept the recneeds and information on possibly sponsoring a camp. ommendation under Royalty that three points will be deducted by the judges if contestants exceed time limit. Time limit begins when first word of speech Recess from noon to 1:00 p.m. begins. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, SCHOLARSHIPS — President Leshikar reported on a 1994 letter from the Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against Financial IRS concerning grandchildren of SPJST directors receiving a SPJST scholarship. President Leshikar is to write the IRS again for an interpretation of a Secretary Mikulas, and Director Krizan. Abstaining was Vice President Mikeska. Motion passed. present opinion.

President Leshikar proposed to take the six or seven lodges that do not have officers and merge or disband these lodges. There are four lodges with less than 20 members. By common consent it was agreed to proceed with disbanding the four lodges with less than 20 members and the president and director will make a report at the next meeting.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR — State Youth Director Zavodny's report was reviewed. The report indicated the attendance in youth clubs during the June, July, and August 1999, was more than the attendance during the same period of 1998.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer to accept the recommendation under Royalty add First runner-up (King, Queen, Duke and Duchess) each receive a trophy. Second runners-up each receive a trophy.

Motion carried unanimously.

The youth clubs which were recognized for the 1999 Youth Club Membership drive were Lodge 17-New Tabor, Silver Award; Lodge 6-West, Bronze Award; and Lodge 196-Houston West, Bronze Award.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer to accept the recommendation that the camp ratio for adult leaders to campers will be 5:1. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan. Motion passed.

The Youth Department is sponsoring a contest from November 1, 1999 to December 31, 1999 for a new Youth Motto. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Broz to award a $500 savings bond to the grand prize winner of the Youth Club Motto contest. Motion carried unanimously.

YOUTH CLUB RULEBOOK — The recommendations from the District Youth Counselors meeting were reviewed.

Motion by President Leshikar to change the youth rulebook under Summer Camp to read, "No activities after midnight unless authorized by District Youth Counselors." Seconded by Director Klinkovsky and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation of the District Youth Counselors concerning the Merit Point System. Motion failed for lack of second.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation concerning Youth contest to read "Active youth club members ages as of June 1." Motion failed for lack of second.

President Leshikar moved to accept the District Youth Counselors recommendation that only Youth Achievement Day participants may set up entries and Youth Achievement Day contestants who are unable to attend State Youth Achievement Day must contact their youth leader or District Youth Counselor at least three days in advance. The District Youth Counselor must contact the State Youth Director at least three days in advance so that an alternate may be substituted. The motion was seconded by Director Bayer and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved seconded by Director Victorick for the ages for participants in Leaders-In Training (LIT) be high school freshman to high school senior. Motion passed unanimously.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation of the contest entry eligibility. "The notification order for a disqualified entry will be State Youth Director, District Youth Counselor, Youth Leader, Youth Club Member.

Protest must be made within 10 minutes after all awards are announced.

Score sheets will be destroyed by District Youth Counselors or designate person within 30 minutes after announcement." The motion was seconded by

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation for the youth department to have an activity in conjunction/following Youth Club Officers Workshop. Seconded by Director Bayer and carried unanimously.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation for the State Youth Director to attend the Supreme Lodge meeting to present the youth report and recommendations on behalf of the District Youth Counselors, along with the Supreme Lodge President. Motion failed for lack of a second.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Bayer to accept the recommendation that all district youth funds go into one account, separate from

Wednesday, November 17, 1999-VESTNIK/5 the district account, to be managed by the District Youth Counselor. All previous funds will also be forwarded to the District Youth Counselor.

Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against were Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Krizan, Director Hanus, and Director Victorick.

Motion failed.

Recess was taken from 3:30 p.m. to 3:45pm.

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas for the dates of the Youth Club Membership Drive be from October 15, 1999 to May 31, 2000. The award to be presented at the State Youth Achievement Day. Motion passed unanimously.

President Leshikar moved to accept the recommendation for the State Youth Director to look into a different format for the rulebook. The motion failed for the lack of a second.

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - State Fraterna Activities Coordinator Rosenkranz's report was reviewed.

LIBRARY AND MUSEUM - President Leshikar reported there were nine visitors from outside the United States to visit the museum during the past quarter. There were a total of 300 visitors to the museum during the past quarter.

Lodge 206-Mexia will be chartered on October 26, 1999.

SALES - Vice-President Mikeska reported District IV and District VI have met their 1999 insurance quota. The application/insurance written and earned premiums are up over the previous year.

LOCAL LODGE - Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to extend the expiration date to January 31, 2000 for organizing Lodge 205-Terrell, Lodge 206-Mexia, Lodge 207-Carrizo Spring, 209Hamilton, Lodge 210-Fairfield, Lodge 211-Palestine, Lodge 212-Boerne, Lodge 213-Fredricksburg, Lodge 214-Beeville, Lodge 215-Tahoka, Lodge 216-Athens, Lodge 217-spring, Lodge 218-Laredo, and Lodge 219-E1 Paso.

Motion carried unanimously.

STATE FIELD MANAGER - State Field Manager McBrideis report was reviewed. During 1999 there have been 41 sales representatives recruited and trained. Chairman Vanek extended his appreciation to State Field Representative Wiest and State Field Manager McBride for their help in the District VI Barbecue Cook-off. As a result of the Denim contest, there have been 87 leads received and 67 certificates issued.

MARKETING AND STRATEGY - Vice President Mikeska reviewed the marketing strategy including the concerns and the solutions for these concerns.

Vice President Mikeska presented an overview of accomplishments this year in the sales department.

Organized two new lodges Inaugurated Term 4 Life Product Developed new sales representative recruitment programs New radio commercials Re-alignment of State Field Representatives Have a plan to implement new licensing requirements and opportunities Moved sales production from plateau to positive gains E-mail and Internet here and website under construction.

NEW P ODUCTS - Vice President Mikeska reported the new Term 4 Life Product has been well received by both the members and sales representatives.

SALES INCENTIVE - The new sales representative incentives for 1999 are "Win a Watch" for the sales representative that sells the most number of applications and "Sell a Million (or more) in 1999!" The winner will win cash. Vice President Mikeska presented details of the incentives.

LICENSING/MODEL CODE - Vice President Mikeska presented the classes of sales representatives that will take effect January 1, 2000 due to the new laws passed during the last legislative session. The classes are: Class 1 - Agent with license.

Class 2 - Grandfathered sales representatives with FIC. Class 3 - Grandfathered sales representatives with no FIC. Class 4 - Part-time sales representatives with FIC. Class 5 - Part-time sales representatives no FIC. Vice President Mikeska reported the sales department will begin pre-licensing training in January.

INTERNZT - Vice President Mikeska complimented the committee members that helped the officers successfully implement e-mail and Internet access. The development of a website is well under development.

Recess was taken from 5:20 pm till 8:30 am.

Vice President Mikeska presented the Progress and Development Reports of the lodges. A lengthy discussion followed concerning the local lodges and the contacts made to the lodges by the officers, directors, and field people.

LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported local lodge rosters for 1999 have not been received from Lodge 57-Gonzales, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 114-Fairchilds, Lodge 149-Alvin, Lodge 191-Lufkin, Lodge 8-Weimar, Lodge 16-Bila Hata, Lodge 143-Inez, and Lodge 184Moulton.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported information concerning the 1998 IRS forms 990/990T that have not been received from Lodge 57-Gonzales, Lodge 169-Brenham, Lodge 188-Centerville, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 114-Fairchilds, and Lodge 149-Alvin.

Legal Advisor Kacir moved to write every member of Lodge 57-Gonzales, Lodge 169-Brenham, Lodge 188-Centerville, Lodge 171-Lockhart, Lodge 89Rosebud, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 114 Fairchilds, Lodge 149-Alvin, and Lodge 110-Kaufman with in the next two weeks and express the Supreme Lodgeis concerns and request members input within 20 days; poll the membership for an active sales representative and also advertise in the local newspaper for a sales representative. The results of the letters and the success of finding a sales representative will be discussed in the January meeting.

Motion was seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

SPJST CONVENTION - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented information on the brochure for the SPJST convention in 2000. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Vice President Mikeska to reconsider the motion to allow the Home Office to be in charge of the convention brochure. Voting in favor were Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Broz, Director Krizan, Director Klinkovsky, Director Vanek, and Director Victorick. Voting against were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Director Bayer, and Director Hanus. Motion failed.

INTERIM LOANS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented the restrictions for interim financing on mortgage loans. The Supreme Lodge reviewed the interim loan process. The borrower will pay the 25% down up front with SPJST then funding draws. The director/directors will do a icleani lot evaluation before the construction is begun and the final evaluation after construction is completed. Director Krizan commended Secretary-Treasurer Anglin for her diligent and dedicated effort in accepting the wishes of the Supreme Lodge in developing and implementing the interim financing program for the benefit of the members.

Recess was taken from 9:45 am to 10:00 am.

CONVENTION - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the number of delegates for each lodge. There is the possibility of 314 delegates for the 2000 convention. The letter that informed the local lodge of their delegate count and the credentials were mailed on October 1, 1999. Financial Secretary Mikulas reminded the Supreme Lodge members that only new members will count towards obtaining another delegate.

VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the subscription list now stands at 10,176. The Vestnik survey was forwarded to all Vestnik subscribers and if the members want to continue to receive the Vestnik, the post card will need to be returned. Financial Secretary Mikulas expressed his appreciation to the Secretary-Treasurer's department for their help in the mailing of the Vestnik survey.

COMPUTER - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the personal computer the Legal Department office has been updated so the computer is Y2K compliant.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the incentive program. Currently there are twelve lodges that have met the new member requirement for the first step; three lodges are at the honorable mention level, seven lodges are at the bronze level; three lodges are at the silver level; nine are at the gold level and one lodge has reached the century level.

ANNUITIES - Financial-Secretary reported there are 1,221 certificates in the Annuity I program and the value of these certificates is $19,563,838.01.

There are 1,339 certificates in the Annuity II program with a total value of $29,165,940.11. There are 37 Roth IRA annuities with a value of $244,856.35.

BANKRUPTCIES/FORECLOSURES/POSSIBLE LITEGATION Legal Advisor Kacir reported on bankruptcies, foreclosures and possible litigation. He reported SPJST continues to have problems with some title companies providing the legal papers in a timely manner. He also reported that in a recent bankruptcy the Society was able to recover most of the legal cost.

LEGISLATION - Legal Advisor Kacir encouraged everyone to vote in November and amendments 4, 6, 9, and 11 are of the most importance to SPJST. LOGO - Legal Advisor Kacir reported that rights of SPJST logos are registered through the Secretary of State. Each registration is good for ten years and will need to be renewed in 2003.

President Leshikar recommended the Supreme Lodge consider going on record to study changing the name from Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas to SPJST and report back at the January meeting. The reason for this recommendation is the majority of people know us as SPJST. These initials would also help us to go back to the Societyis beginning as they represent from the original name.

EDITOR - Editor Vanicek presented his report. A summary was given as to

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 1999 the amount of circulation each week. The SPJST year 2000 calendar should be mailed the first week of November. The total cost for 30,000 calendars was $11,839.00 and $1,565 for mailing charges. Editor Vanicek gave credit to Financial Secretary Mikulas in providing the labels for the calendars.

Recess was taken from noon till 1:00 p.m.

DISTRICT I -- Director Victorick reported on attending the District I camp, Royalty State Youth Achievement Day, and Lodge 38-Smithville picnic. He attended the two sales classes at Lodge 17-New Tabor and Lodge 179Warrenton.

DISTRICT II — Director Klinkovsky reported attending meetings at Lodge 47-Seaton, the State Youth Achievement Day, District II meeting and sales classes at Lodge 29-Taylor, Home Office and Lodge 24-Cyclone. He also attended the Chamber of Commerce After Hour Party held at the Home Office.

DISTRICT III — Director Krizan expressed his appreciation to Financial Secretary Mikulas for hosting the Monday evening dinner in honor of the Secretary-Treasurer Anglin.

On reporting on the lodges he is working with, Director Krizan stated that Lodge 5-Pilot Point/Tioga is continuing to build support for their new building project. The lodges in his districts with new officers appear to be weak on parliamentary procedures and knowledge of the SPJST. Director Krizan then requested the Presidents1 department work with these lodges on this matter.

Lodge 54-West continues to be active but Director Krizan still feels that the lodge could be more active having monthly meetings and a youth club. Lodge 54-West is planning a Christmas party in December; a merger with Lodge 36West, and a membership rally in 2000. Lodge 35-Elk continues to make small progress and their membership recently voted to keep their building open through December 1999. They will have a turkey dinner fundraiser on November 14, 1999 and recently a membership rally with 68 people in attendance.

Director Krizan reported that State Field Representative Jerry Kucera is still recruiting new sales personnel for Lodge 190-Cleburne and Lodge 178Longview, in hopes of revitalizing both these areas. Director Krizan mentioned that the sales department continues organizational work with Lodge 205-Terrell in hopes that it will be ready to charter before the convention and that Lodge 110-Kaufman will join with them.

Director Krizan inquired of President Leshikar if the endowed and memorial scholarship winners were identified in the Vestnik and if each family involved had received a letter as to who had won their endowed scholarship and given. the opportunity to make the respective presentation to the recipent.

Director Krizan presented his recommendation for the incentive/premium refund program. After a lengthy discussion Vice President Mikeska moved seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to leave the lodge incentive program and refund for the year 2000 the same as 1999 and combine the premium refund and lodge incentive check with the check being issued as soon as possible after January 1. If a lodge does not have a producing sales representatives (six applications) and the lodge acquires a sales representative that becomes a producing sales representative (year 2000 only), the lodge will be entitled to an additional $250. Juvenile Modified Whole Life, Mod Term, and Annuities do not count towards six applications for a producing sales representative.

Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Director Klinkovsky abstained. Director Krizan also mentioned that Sister Pat Fowler of Lodge 25-Ennis still had not received a reply to her request regarding the dedicated funds for the Czech Genealogy books.

DISTRICT IV — Director Broz reported on visiting all the lodges in his district when possible and also he visits all sales representatives once a month.

He reports on attending the State Royalty and State Youth Achievement Day. He reported there is a new sales representative in the Midland area.

DISTRICT V — Director Hanus presented the question from a local lodge as to how often each lodge is to have an audit. He was told each lodge is to have an audit of the books every year. He attended the FAC meeting held at Lodge 88-Houston and he is to attend the Texas Fraternal Congress Meeting in Houston.

DISTRICT VII — Director Bayer reported Lodge 31-Yoakum is ready to merge with Lodge 63-Sweet Home before the SPJST Convention. Lodge 117-Robstown has three new sales representatives. He attended the 50-year member presentation at Lodge 93-Hobson and Lodge 202-Jourdanton. Lodge 161-Jourdanton had a membership rally and about thirty members and guest present. The attendance was down because Hurricane Floyd was causing problems in the area. Lodge 107-Floresville has approximately 15 members per meeting and the youth club invites Lodge 161-Jourdanton youth to their meetings. Director Bayer attended three insurance seminars at Lodge 107Floresville, Lodge 133-San Antonio, and Lodge 79-Corpus Christi. Director Bayer attended State Royalty and State Youth Achievement Day and met with President Leshikar, State Youth Director Zavodny, and Director Krizan to help find ways to help the youth program. The Youth Committee met with the District Youth Counselors and he reported he thinks the Board and Youth Department are working well together. He congratulated Secretary-Treasurer Anglin for her 20 years service and to Financial Secretary Mikulas for hosting the meal. He inquired of President Leshikar as to the status of the SPJST his-

tory and was told should be ready by the January meeting.

Director Bayer complimented State Field Representative Larry Wagner on the excellent job he is doing in District VII. Director Bayer moved to accept the recommendation of District Youth Counselors and the special committee to move the audit to December 31, 1999, and then annually (January 1 to December 31) thereafter. Motion seconded by Director Krizan and carried unanimously.

DISTRICT VI — Director Vanek congratulated Secretary-Anglin for 20 years of service and thanked Financial Secretary Mikulas for hosting the Monday night social. Director Vanek reported on attending Youth Achievement Day in Halletsville, the State Royalty and State Youth Achievement Day, sales classes in Hillje and Moravia. He reported there were 14 participants at the District VI Barbecue Cook-off and thanked State Field Manger McBride for his help. He reported the district is planning on doing another cook-off next year. Director Vanek reported Lodge 8-Weimar now has nineteen members. Lodge 31-Yoakum is sending letters to the Vestnik and writing each member as to which lodge they want to be transferred to. He reported there were 125 articles mentioning SPJST in newspapers of District VI. He recommended that President Leshikar send the articles of each district to the directors.

Recess was taken from 3:10 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

RETIREMENT PLAN — Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Bayer that a resolution be adopted for the termination of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, defined pension plan.

THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BELL BE IT REMEMBERED that on the 13th day of October 1999, at a regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge of Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), also doing business as Supreme Lodge SPJST held at this office in Temple, Bell County, Texas, at which meeting all members of the Supreme Lodge were present and voting, the following resolution was passed and adopted by unanimous vote: Resolved to terminate the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Employees defined benefit pension plan. Further resolved amend the plan prior to plan termination and freeze the benefits 12-31-99 and to comply with all up to date legislative changes.

Motion passed unanimously.

Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Victorick to proceed with the outline in Actuary Toby Tobleman's letter of October13, 1999 and the outline be followed as to the pension plan termination and the officers have the authori ty to make all funding needed to make the plan sufficient as of December 31, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.

Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky to offer a lump sum payment to individuals now receiving a retirement distribution.

Motion carried unanimously.

Recess was taken from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.

The officers were excused at 8:45 a.m. to review the proposals concerning the 401(k) plans. The officers reported back that a meeting would be held October 22, 1999 and calls would be made to any representative whose proposal, for the 401(K) was not clear. The officers returned to the meeting at 9:30 a.m.

Sympathy was extended to Legal Advisor Kacir and his family at the death of his mother-in-law.

Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Broz to ratify the officer's decision as to whatever company presents the best 401(k) proposal. Motion passed unanimously.

Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Hanus to give each employee 1% of salary without any matching funds and to match the employees 5% contribution of salary with 4% by the SPJST. This would be a total of 10%, 5% from SPJST and 5% from the employee. Motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS: FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR — President Leshikar presented information on a possible change on the final selection of the fraternalist of the year, this change would be to select an active member and also select one that is in sales or management. The NFCA is interested in fraternal acts other than ones done at a local lodge level. President Leshikar is to present the NFCA guidelines at the January meeting.

SCHOLARSHIP — President Leshikar reported request for 87 SPJST Scholarships applications have been received and mailed to interested individuals. He is to communicate information about the endowment funds and memorial fund to the membership and at the next meeting present information on charitable giving trust.

CONVENTION — There needs to be a change of the logo possibly because people do not know how to display the star with the letters. After a discussion it was decided the logo should be simple and convey who we are with the name being easy to read. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Hanus for

Wednesday, November 17, 1999—VESTNIK/7 the officers to make a presentation in January for a name change and logo.

Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan. Motion passed.

Recess was taken from 11:00 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.

EMPLOYEE — Vice President Mikeska reported Underwriter Ruth Hanusch will be retiring effective October 31. The new employee will be given a crash training class by our re-insurance company. If an SPJST employee is interested in the position and is selected the employee would move into the position at their current salary.

TEXAS FRATERNAL CONGRESS -- Vice President Mikeska reported that six sales representatives who are FIC's and sold a million dollars of insurance will attend the Texas Fraternal Congress being held in Houston. The four State Field Representatives, and State Field Manager, and the Vice President's Assistant will also attend.

E & 0 COVERAGE — Vice President Mikeska reported the Vice Presidentis department will be pursing some type of options and arrangements to make E & O coverage available to the sales representatives. This coverage will probably be through the NFCA. SALES INCENTIVE PROGRAM -- Vice President Mikeska moved to adopt the following 2000 SPJST sales representative Incentive Program: The monthly recognition, annual recognition, consistency club, million dollar producers, and Fraternal Insurance Counselors program will remain the same as for 1999.

A dinner/luncheon for producing sales representatives for all districts attaining their quotas, to be scheduled after year-end 2000. Recognize Million Dollar Producers who produce one million dollars between January 1, 2000 and May 31, 2000 at the SPJST Convention. If the sales representative is not a delegate, sales representative would be reimbursed for mileage, meals, banquet ticket, and one night lodging. If the sales representative is a delegate, the sales representative would receive $200. Quotas will be set on the basis of 10% increase of 1999 quota or 10% of year-end production; whichever is less, but never less than the 1999 quota. Allow $30,000.00 for the remaining Basic Incentive Program consisting of various contest, trip and prizes.

Motion seconded by Director Victorick and passed unanimously.

NEW PRODUCTS — Vice President Mikeska moved to approve the Life Guard 10 new line of insurance. It may take until the end of the year before SPJST can get the product approved by Texas Department of Insurance.

Seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin and carried unanimously.

Recess from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

MORTAGE LOANS — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to accept her recommendation of fourteen loans over 90 days past due. Motion seconded by Director Klinkovsky. Motion carried unanimously.

INTEREST SENSITIVE PRODUCTS — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved for the interest rate of the Universal Life insurance product to stay at 6 .75% through January 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan. Motion passed.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved for the interest rate of Annuity I stay at 5%, Annuity II stay at 6%, Roth IRA stay at 6% and Immediate annuity stay at 6% through January 31, 2000. Motion seconded by Director Broz and carried unanimously.

INVESTMENTS — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer to ratify the investments from July 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999.

Motion carried unanimously.

MAIL POLL — Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to ratify the mail poll authorizing Lodge 217-Spring and Lodge 216-Athens. Motion seconded by Director Victorick and carried unanimously.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT — Financial Secretary Mikulas reviewed the financial statement comparing the figures of September 30, 1999 to September 30, 1998 line by line. The income has increased by 10% over the same period and the total expenses have increased by 6% over this period.

BUDGET -- Financial Secretary Mikulas presented an itemized listing for all of the income and expenses for the first nine months of 1999. Income is at 75% of the budget amount and expenses are at 71% of the budget amount.

"A" & "B" CERTIFICATES — It was set forth that according to Article 33 -14, the Supreme Lodge is to determine the discount of class "A" and"B"i certificate for 2000. Previous discount allowed a 25% reduction of premiums of certificates in classes "A" and "B" whose certificate were in force 35 years or more and who have attained the age of 70 years and an additional 25% reduction when they attain the age of 75 years. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved to continue the same discounts through 2000. Director Broz seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.

AUDIT — Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the Texas Department of Insurance conducted a Y2K audit, which was completed on September 22, 1999. The results of the audit has not been received.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the books of our Society will be closed December 30, 1999 at 12:01 p.m.

Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on an upcoming seminar concerning the preparation of the annual statement. Legal Advisor Kacir moved and Director Victorick seconded to authorize Financial Secretary Mikulas to attend the upcoming seminar. Motion passed unanimously.

LEGISLATION — Legal Advisor Kacir reported that Propositions 2 and 6 of the upcoming election are being supported by bankers and realtors.

There was a lengthy discussion concerning the Society's sick leave policy for the officers when they leave employment. Director Victorick moved, seconded

by Director Hanus for clarification of the sick leave policy to pay full salary for the first 66 days and 1/2 of salary for the remaining days based on each officeris actual record. Voting in favor were Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Abstaining were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, and Legal Advisor Kacir.

Motion passed.

DISTRICT I — Director Victorick invited everyone to attend the District I Fall Meeting. He reported Lodge 17-New Tabor Youth Club received a $1,000 grant from Wal-Mart to update the New Tabor cemetery and Lodge 9-Snook Youth Club participated in the Make a Difference Day by reading books to young people.

DISTRICT II — Director Klinkovsky moved, seconded by Director Hanus to reconsider the Home Office being in charge of the Convention Brochure as the District II officers had made a request to do the brochure. Voting in favor were Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Krizan, Director Klinkovsky, and Director Vanek. Voting against were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, and Director Bayer. Motion failed.

DISTRICT III — Director Krizan moved to establish one scholarship in memory of Honorary Director Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik; seconded by Director Hanus and carried unanimously.

Director Victorick moved seconded by Vice President Mikeska to reconsider the allocation of profits from the Convention Brochure. Motion passed unanimously. There was a discussion concerning the profits from the Convention Brochure. Director Victorick moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas to take the profits from the Convention Brochure and distribute the profits to District II since the convention is being held in Temple. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice-President Mikeska, Financial Mikulas, SecretaryTreasurer Anglin, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Director Klinkovsky abstained. Motion passed.

Director Krizan moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin to exempt a borrower from paying a partial release fee if the partial release is not over two acres; and if the land is used to build a new home; the release doesnit encumber the homestead; and the SPJST will be financing the new loan. Motion passed unanimously.

Director Krizan requested an outline of the activities of the upcoming SPJST Convention. President Leshikar responded the outline for the convention will be similar to those of the past and a detailed outline will be available in the January meeting.

There was a discussion on the 2000 Local Lodge Workshop. Vice. President Mikeska moved, seconded by Director Bayer for the directors and officers to be in charge of the programs for the Local Lodge Officers Workshop. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Klinkovsky. The motion passed.

There was a discussion on several changes to the mortgage loan program.

Director Krizan moved, seconded by Vice President Mikeska to change the maximum length of a mortgage loan on double wide pre-manufactured homes be changed from ten years to fifteen years. There was no age limit specified on the age of the pre-manufactured home. Voting in favor were Director Krizan, Director Hanus, Vice President Mikeska, and President Leshikar. Voting against were Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Financial Secretary Mikulas abstained. Motion failed.

Director Vanek moved, seconded by Secretary Treasurer Anglin for the SPJST to make mortgage loans on owner/operated tire store and convenience stores at commercial rates with 33- 1/3% down. If a store has gasoline tanks, these tanks must meet compliance of state and federal standards concerning underground storage tanks and provide SPJST with compliance documentation. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Director Victorick abstained. Motion carried.

A request was presented from Lodge 25-Ennis for a copy of their original charter since their charter was lost in. a fire. Director Krizan expressed concern about SPJST 's involvement in Temple Chamber of Commerce After Hours for two years in a row and should not have sponsored the Temple Chamber of Commerce marketing seminar. Director Krizan invited everyone to attend the District III meeting.

Director Krizan inquired as to the presentation of the Fraternalist of the Year for 1998 plaque.

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Secretary-Treasurer Lanita Anglin Marks Twenty Years with SPJST

Resolution of Respect WHEREAS, the scepter of death has invaded the home of our Sister Justine Pokladnik and has called to life eternal, her husband and former Director and Chairman of the Board of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik; and, WHEREAS, Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik left surviving him to mourn his departure, wife Justine, daughter Justine Marie Yeager and husband, Doug; grandchildren, Richard Andreason and wife, Jennifer, Tara Cloutman and husband Chad, Chad Brandon Andreason and wife Natalie, Ken Andreason and Neal Andreason, and six great-grandchildren; a host of friends and neighbors, all whom, with all the members of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), desire to record their sorrow at the death on September 22, 1999 of Brother Cyril! "Sid" Pokladnik, esteemed associate who worked harmoniously and diligently for the good of the Society for many years.

WHEREAS, all members of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) bear willing testimony that Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik contributed much to the growth and progress of the Society as a Director of the Supreme Lodge representing District III from 1965 through 1996, a period of 32 years. Brother Cyrill "Sid" Pokladnik was selected by the Supreme Lodge in 1998 as SPJST Fraternalist of the Year. This was indeed a fitting tribute to him who gave his life in service to others. Fraternalism was a way of life for him. Brother Cyril! "Sid" Pokladnik was honored by being elected to chair five SPJST Conventions. He was a good man who will be missed and remembered by his many friends mourning his passing,

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST) hereby gives its formal expression of sympathy and does hereby note in its records the passing from this life of a loyal member, esteemed his associate, loved by his friends and respected by all, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be tendered to the family as a humble expression of heartfelt sympathy in their bereavement; one copy be sent to the Vestnik for publication; and one copy be spread on the minutes of the Supreme Lodge of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST).

DISTRICT IV — Director Broz invited everyone to the Czech Fest on October 30, and Lodge 160-San Angelois annual meeting on January 9. He expressed his appreciation to the sales department from the work they are doing. Lodge 95-Seymour has requested funds for repairs to the cemetery.

DISTRICT V — Director Hanus invited everyone to Lodge 88-Houstonis Czech Day on October 31. He will be requesting the lodges in District V to appoint more sales representatives.

DISTRICT VII — Director Bayer reported the FAC will be in Corpus Christi on November 1. Everyone is invited to District VII meeting on November 7.

DIRECTOR VI — Director Vanek reminded the officers to conduct a staff meeting once a month and have an officers meeting once a week. Director Vanek expressed his congratulations to the District VI sales representatives for meeting their quota in six months.

There was a discussion concerning Christmas gifts and end of the year bonuses.

Director Bayer moved, seconded by Director Victorick to give each employee a $100 Wal-Mart gift certificate for Christmas; and $1,000 bonus to each full time employee with part-time and new employees receiving a prorated amount.

Each officer, director, honorary director, and the editor will receive a ham/turkey. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice-President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Krizan.

Motion passed.

The dates for the Supreme Lodge meeting in 2000 are January 11, 12, and 13; April 11, 12, and 13; July 11, 12, and 13; and October 10, 11, and 12 with each meeting startin g, at 8:30 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m. by common consent.

Lanita Anglin Secretary-Treasurer

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SPJST Supreme Lodge members recently surprised SPJST's SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin with a plaque, portrait and dinner in honor of her 20 years of faithful and dedicated service to the SPJST. The dinner was held at the farmhouse of Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas. Pictured, from left are Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin, her husband, Charles Anglin and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek, left and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, right, present plaque to Supreme Lodge SecretaryTreasurer Lanita Anglin to mark her twenty years of service to the SPJST.

Coming Next Week in the Vestnik .

No. Scenes from District Six Fall Meeting or Scenes from District Seven Fall Meeting .- Longtime Underwriter Ruth Hanusch Retires •r Lodge 20, Granger Czech Heritage Day o Lodge 24, Cylcone Czech Heritage Day 41- Spotlight on the Ennis Sewing Circle . New Additions to the SPJST Library and Museum or And much, much more!

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Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates November 19 (19-21) Lodge 130, Dallas Camp-Out at Fort Parker November 20 Insurance Committee Meeting, SPJST Home Office November 21 Lodge 81, Needville Thanksgiving Dinner November 21 Lodge 133, San Antonio Thanksgiving Luncheon December 5 Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party Lodge 17, New Tabor Christmas Party and Memorial December 5 Lodge 23, Moravia 50-Year Pin Presentation December 5 and Lodge Christmas Party December 6 SPJST Home Office Holiday Open House December 11 Lodge 80, Holland Christmas Party December 12 Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas Party December 31 Deadline to Request SPJST Scholarship and Leadership Grant Applications —SPJST-

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State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Posts Tournament Dates and Requests for Host Lodges

Attention Deer Hunters Whitetail Deer Only State of Texas Only

Deer Antler Contest

2000 SPJST Tournament Dates

For SPJST Members Only • Deadline January 31, 2000

• Tournament coordination • Tournament equipment The hosting lodge will provide:

State Tarok Tournament

TWO PRIZES AWARDED $50 - Widest Horns

State Straight Domino Tournament

(Will be measured at widest point. Measured outside to outside.)

Saturday, March 4, 2000

$50 - For Most Points

State "42" Domino Tournament

Requirements: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff or any Public Official.

State Horseshoe Tournament

Name

Saturday, February 19, 2000

Saturday, March 18, 2000 Saturday, May 13, 2000 or rain date, June 3, 2000 (This tournament is held annually at Lions Park, Temple, Texas)

Lodge

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State Volleyball Tournament

City

Zip

Saturday, November 18, 2000 (Moved to accomodate Veterans Day)

Day/Night Telephone Number

The SPJST Supreme Lodge will provide/pay to host lodges, the following:

e-mail

Verification: Number of Points:

Width of Antlers

Ranch Where Killed: Signed By:

• $250 paid to hosting lodge for expenses • Players will pay lodge separatel;y approximately $7 per plate lunch (except for Volleyball Tournament) • Judges/Trophies

Date Killed

Nearest Town: Office or Title:

Send Entries to: Deer Antler Contest • SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Bonds Mortgage Loans Certificate Loans Certificate of Deposit EDP Equipment Hardware EDP Equipment Software Profit/Loss On Sale of Stock Annuities Flex Annuities Withdrawal Bonus Death Claims Death Claims-Annuities Matured Endowments Premium Refund To Members Surrender Value UL Surrenders UL Surrrender Charges Convention Mortgage Loan Expense Decrease In Bonds By Amort.

Actuary Advertising/Promotional Appraisal Expense Commissions Contributions District Fraternal Activities Coordinator 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 Postage Salaries SPJST Cookbook Project SPJST State Charity Project Office Supplies Tax: FICA, TEC and FUTA

DEBITS 213,215.05 602,718.21 73,576.31

CREDITS

519,971.05 3,092.00 5,000.00 34,387.27 6,577.32 301,498.49 97.12 160,801.00 66,380.27 2,796.00 58,867.81 22,382.95 48,734.71 1,965.70 215.78 618.81 23,125.96 4,955.70 5,671.93 3,079.17 32,736.58 660.00 41.95 1,093.31 1,264.28 5,859.33 2155.14 4,774.57 1,687.76 11.60 2,924.97 6,000.00 5,655.77 9,530.19 10,000.00 10,429.37 91,026.21

Tournaments are generally (lodge opens by 7:30 a.m.), from 8 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays.

If you would like your lodge added to the drawing for hosting lodges for 2000, please submit your request in writing by December 15, 1999 to: Hosting State Tournaments c/o SPJST Supreme Lodge President, Post Office Box 100, Temple, Texas, 76503. Or, call 1-800-727-7578.

Thank you for agreeing to be a part of the statewide social and fraternal events. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

Fraternally, Howard B. Leshikar Supreme Lodge President —SPJST-

Telephone Travel — Directors Travel — Officers Travel — Editor Travel — State Fraternal Act. Coordinator Travel — State Field Manager/SFR Travel — State Youth Director Research & Development Youth Activities Office Rent Home Account Expense SPJST Scholarship Annuities Dividends Escrow Bond Interest Certificate Loan Interest Certificate Of Deposit Interest Mortgage Loan Interest Reinurance Recovered Premiums Royalties and Minerals Increase In Bonds By Amort.

Prem. Income Pd-Up Additions Application Fee

1,885.82 1,532.64 2,138.47 32.18 924.23 2,213.17 255.93 5,930.06 6,496.77 6,000.00 4,535.00 6,698.78

$ 1,831,699.47 Cash Balance 8-31-99 Credits Debits

$ 384,738.73 1,837,016.08 1,831,699.47

Cash Balance 9-30-99

$390,055.34

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

788.88 1.00 7,395.20 2,404.60

Breakfast of kolache/coffe/pastry Lunch (your choice) Tables, chairs Workers Clean-up

join in the SPJST Denim Roundup!

August 1- December 31 • See back page for details!

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Current Activity of Receipts and Disbursements for the Month of September, 1999

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$ 390,055.34 95,342,535.20 30,432,455.37 2,197,801.93 3,061,777.53 826,655.39 676,957.66 181,647.75 230,097.15

$ 133,339,983.32 Fraternally, Jerry Mikulas, Financial Secretary —SPJST-

229,079.95 5,593.51 189.28 469,512.65 13,720.55 5,422.73 162,487.26 100,000.00 263,402.69 5,105.67 8,669.83 42,456.33 2,650.00 $ 1,837,016.08

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 1999

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 9, Snook invites everyone to attend Christmas Party on December 5 The Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party will be Sunday, December 5, 1999 at the Snook SPJST Hall. The schedule is as follows: 1:30-3 p.m 3-4 p.m

4 p.m 5 p.m

Youth Club Monthly Meeting Adult Lodge Annual Meeting/Installation of 1999 Officers Covered Dish Supper Christmas Program (presented by Youth Club)

A visit from Santa will follow!

Everyone is cordially invited Come for an evening of fraternal fellowship, food and fun.

Fraternally submitted, Ann Shoenemann —SPJST-

17, New Tabor invites members to Christmas party set for December 5 Lodge

SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor invites all o its members to its annual Christmas Social and memorial Service which will be held on Sunday, December 5, 1999. We will be honoring four members who have passed away during the last 12 months. Those to be remembered are: Jerry Gold, Herman Fred Boedeker, Dennis Vavra and Lillie Mae Albrecht. The Memorial Service will begin at 5:30

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, SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447

E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com or spjst@stonemedia.com Got a question? Call 1 (800) 727-7578 p.m. with a roast beef meal served immediately following the service.

The youth club members of Lodge 17 will also be presenting a Christmas program.

All of those planning on attending this year's Christmas Social and Memorial Service are asked to RSVP by calling Susan Skrabanek at (409) 272-3440. The deadline for response is Saturday„ November 27. We realize this is a busy time of the year, so please mark your calendars for December 5 and call before the November 27 deadline. An accurate count is necessary to better prepare for the meal. We hope to see you at the New Tabor SPJST Hall.

Fraternally yours, Linda Gaas, Reporter —SPJST-

23, Moravia combines pin presentation, Christmas party Lodge

Lodge 23, Moravia will meet, Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

The 50-year membership pins will be presented to David Hanslik of Houston, Ernest Kutac of Schulenburg and Josephine Orsag of Moravia. We are looking forward to them being present at the meeting.

Following the meeting, the annual Christmas party will be held. The lodge will furnish cold cuts and refreshments, but the ladies are asked to bring a dessert.

We welcome all members so please come join us.

Fraternally, Millie Berger —SPJST-

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SPJST members and friends are encouraged to support the 19992000 SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. In sending in your donation, please be sure to include donor's name(s) in order that proper • acknowledgement may be published in the Vestnik. Donations are tax-deductible and 100 percent of the amount that you contribute is used for scholarships to SPJST members. Mail your contribution to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive c/o SPJST, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. Thank you for your kind support. Please contact State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz at 1 (800) I 727-7578 for printed donation solicitation forms.

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Applications Now Being Accepted for SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants The SPJST Supreme Lodge is accepting applications for the year 2000 SPJST Scholarships until December 31, 1999.

An applicant must be a qualified member of the SPJST to apply. To be a qualified member, the applicant must hold a valid SPJST insurance policy for at least one year prior to the date of the application.

24, Cyclone reports on recent lodge happenings Lodge

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Dear Members and Friends, SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone met Monday evening, November 8, 1999, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Lodge members socialized over a covered dish dinner prior to the meeting. The meeting was then called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Vice President LaVerne Cabla.

Members recited the Pledge of Allegiance and remained standing for a moment of silence for our departed lodge and community members.

We were excited to see Vice President LaVerne at the meeting. She was recuperating from a surgery just a few days earlier. We appreciate LaVerne's true dedication to SPJST and Lodge 24, Cyclone. She is a true fraternalist LaVerne, we are thinking of you and hope that you are feeling much better.

Correspondence Secretary Bernice Sebek read the minutes from the October meeting.

They were approved. She also informed members of the December 31 deadline for the lodge incentive program. Secretary Bernice received a transfer notice for Lisa Greger to Lodge 47, Seaton. A thank you was received from St. Joseph's Catholic Church for the use of the lodge's tables and chairs for the church's recent picnic. An invitation was also received from State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny inviting lodge members and friends to the Holiday Open House at the SPJST Home Office on Monday, December 6 following the Temple Christmas Parade which begins at 6:30 p.m. The event features horse-drawn carriage rides, Santa and Mrs. Claus, sweet treats and warm beverages.

Treasurer Brian Vanicek presented the consolidated financial report. He summarized recent lodge activities, including the October 30 Czech Heritage Day and the Sixth Annual Barbecue Cook-Off and County-Wide Sale Day. Nearly 600 turned out for the Czech Day Celebration and Polka Mass. A total of 39 cooking teams and 22 vendors participated in the Barbecue Cook-Off and Sale Day. Members recognized Brian with a round of applause for his work on both projects. In turn, he expressed his appreciation to the many members who did their part to staff the events and to Cook-Off Chairman Harold Vanicek and County-Wide Sale Day Chairman LaVerne Cabla for their outstanding efforts. The lodge also wants to thank the Temple Daily Telegram for the nice stories and photos they included on both these events. I will be submitting them for reprint in the Vestnik at a later date.

If you wish to apply, you may request an application by writing to: SPJST Home Office Scholarship Department P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 or by calling (254) 773-1575 or 1800-727-7578.

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Fraternal Activities Coordinator LaVerne Cabla reported on the recent sale day. The sale was a big success.

One of the vendor booths at the sale was Carpenter Company of Temple who was selling children's clothing to raise money for the March of Dimes.

They raised $800 at the sale. Thanks to all who attended the sale day.

Barbecue Cook-off Chairman Harold Vanicek thanked everyone for their help. He said the cook-off was a great success. Thanks to both Harold and LaVerne for all of their hard work.

Youth Club on the Move Youth Leader Rosamond Baker stated the youth club participated in the barbecue cook-off and sale day with a bake sale and a hamburger lunch fundraiser. They also met later in the day and celebrated Halloween with a party and hayride. Youth Club, thanks for your help with the cook-off and sale day. We appreciate you! Youth Leader Rosamond said the youth club was selected to participate in the Lack's Trim-A-Tree for Charity Contest. She invited members to donate Canned foods to the youth club's tree at Lack's Furniture in Temple. All canned food will be donated to a local food bank. The youth club will participate in the Rosebud Christmas Parade on December 2. They will also visit the Harvest House retirement home in Rosebud.

Ticket Manager Bobby Hoelscher presented the ticket report to the members.

Rules and Regulations Approved Members then voted to leave the lodge rules and regulations the same for 2000 as in 1999. Barbara Macek of the Rules and Regulations Committee then reread the salary recommendations for 2000. After some discussion, members passed the committee's recommendations.

Lodge to Pursue Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Treasurer Brian informed the members of the passage of HJR 4 and the positive impact that this constitutional amendment could have on community service groups, including some SPJST lodges. On a motion by Bobby Hoelscher, seconded by David Nauert, the members voted unanimously for Brian to take such steps as necessary to pursue the ad valorem exemption for our local lodge.

Election Results Lodge members elected officers, lodge managers, trustees and convention delegates. They are as follows: Lodge Officers President Richard Greger

Wednesday, November 17, 1999—VESTNIK/11 Vice President LaVerne Cabla Secretary Bernice Sebek Treasurer Brian Vanicek Reporter Tammy Baker Youth Leader Patsy Baker

Lodge Trustees Jerry Cabla, Bobby Hoelscher, Wilbert Mikeska, David Nauert, Brian Vanicek, David Vanicek, and Milton Zavodny 2000 Convention Delegates Brian Vanicek, David Nauert, LaVerne Cabla, Barbara Macek, Melanie Zavodny, Bernice Sebek, Milton Zavodny and Rosamond Baker

Lodge Managers Hall Manager—Wilbert Mikeska Kitchen Manager—LaVerne Cabla Ticket Manager—Bobby Hoelscher Clean-Up Manager—David Nauert Yard Manager Harold Vanicek Bar Manager Tabled until December meeting

Alternate delegates are Jerry Cabla and Louise Zavodny.

Lodge Plans December 12 Party Members then discussed the upcoming Christmas party on Sunday, December 12 at Flag Hall. Several members volunteered to bake turkeys.

Lodge 35, Elk Presents Scenes from Membership Rally October 10, 1999 Members and guests of Lodge 35, Elk enjoyed fellowship and a presentation on the benefits that SPJST has to offer at the recent "Power and the Promise" membership rally hosted by State Field Manager Gene McBride, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Rosenkranz and State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny.

Pictured, from left, Lodge 35 President Randy Pavelka and SFM McBride welcome attendees t the rally.

Party Chairman Margaret Mikeska is planning a delicious dinner along with committee members Pat Sebek, Brian Vanicek and Louise Zavodny.

All Lodge 24, Cyclone members are invited to attend the Christmas party and are asked to bring a covered dish and a dessert to complement the meal.

Members are also asked to bring canned foods that the youth club will take to their tree at Lack's. The fun begins with a social hour at 3 p.m. followed by the youth program at 4 p.m.

Dinner will be served at 5 p.m.

Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tourney: To Bid or Not to Bid?

Celebrate the Millennium

Congratulations!

You're invited to spend the last evening of the twentieth century, Friday, December 31, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. Enjoy the evening listening to and dancing to MorrisCode. Tickets are $15 each and can be reserved by calling (254) 985-0007.

Door prize winners were Rosamond Baker, Jerry Cabla, Wilbert Mikeska, Brian Vanicek, Harold Vanicek, Willie Mae Vanicek, Jerry Zavodny, Louise Zavodny and Martha Zavodny.

The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Next Meeting December 13 The next meeting is Monday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m. A dinner social will precede the meeting. See you then. I wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter —SPJST-

47, Seaton asks members to support food drive Lodge

Dawn Pavelka, left, and Lodge 35 Youth Leader Barbara Pavelka, center, visit with State FAC Barbara Rosenkranz.

District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, second from left, and Lodge 35 President Randy Pavelka, second from right, explain SPJST benefits to visitors Fred and Linda Jenkins.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Food for Families drive is being held this week and the food is to be brought to the Supreme Lodge before Friday, November 19. That is the day the delivery and is to be the final day of the drive. Any canned goods or non-perishable food is acceptable. Our meeting was held on Sunday, November 2 and we had not learned of this drive beforehand. If you would be so kind as to bring your food to the SPJST Home Office before Friday, it will be appreciated.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

That is not the question. However, how much to bid is. The higher you bid means the more marks you will score. This really made the difference at the Progressive 42 Tournament held at Beyersville SPJST Lodge 48 on October 23, 1999.

There were five players who won 11 out of 15 games. The first tie breaker (total of marks scored throughout the day) was used to decide who would be the top four winners. First place went to Mildred Horak of Dime Box who had 142 marks; second place went to Lillian Sakewitz of Taylor who had 135 marks; third place went to Dorothy Markert of Taylor who had 128 marks; fourth place went to Ronnie Honza of Ennis with 115 marks. Also winning 11 games was Florine Tydlacka who ended up with 111 marks.

It was another fun-filled day with 40 players coming from Taylor, Dime Box, Pflugerville, Waco, Round Rock, Hutto, Thorndale and Ennis. Everyone enjoyed the delicious sweets brought

by Leona Stalmach, Richard and Christine Batla, Della Greene, Hilda Krueger, Dorothy Markert, Alice and Ruth Ann Wuensche and Annie Leshikar. A big thank you to these fine folks.

Again this year, everyone enjoyed a noon meal of turkey and dressing with giblet gravy as well as sweet potatoes, corn cranberry sauce and sliced peaches. Helping in the kitchen this year were Richard and Christine Batla, Leona Stalmach, Alice Wuensche and Ruth Ann Wuensche.

While Barbara Rosenkranz was making the final tabulations of scores, the drawing for door prizes was held.

Each player (as their number was drawn) chose their prize from items donated by the SPJST Supreme Lodge, Miller Brewing Co., Budweiser Brewing Co. and Intercraft, the world's largest manufacturer of picture frames.

Many thanks to all of you who came. We hope that you enjoyed the day and will come again next year.

Fraternally, Bobby L. Wuensche —SPJST-

Lodge 48, Beyersville Presents Tarok Winners

State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny explains "The Right Family" game to rally participants.

Pictured above are the winners in the October 23 Tarok Tournament hosted by Lodge 48, Beyersville. From left, they are: First Place - Mildred Horak (13); Second Place - Lillian Sakewitz (29); Third Place - Dorothy Marked (29) and Fourth Place - Ronnie Honza (25)

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 1999

Lodge 48, Beyersville sponsors fifth annual Pokorny-Polanka tarok tournament The Fifth Annual Pokorny-Polanka Tarok Tournament will be held on Saturday, December 4, 1999 at SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas.

Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and play begins at 9:00 a.m.

Registration fee is $15 per person and in-eludes the noon meal, snacks and prizes. There will be six rounds of play. We have decided to add a new twist to the tournament this year. Prizes will be awarded as usual to the top winners plus we will award ten cents a chip in increments of 10 chips. Thus, if you have a score of 769 at the end of the day, you would have 160 chips to the good times ten cents; which would give you $16.

Playing rules are to be the same as SPJST. Please pre-register by December 1 to help us estimate food supply; however, late entries are still welcome.

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

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66, Waco notes November 21 meeting time change Lodge

The regular lodge meeting of Lodge 66 will be at 2 p.m. on November 21.

Please note the time change because of election of officers and delegates to upcoming convention.

We will serve barbecue on buns, potato salad and pickles. Members are asked to bring desserts.

Hoping to have a big turn out for this important meeting.

Fraternally, Dorothy Gerlich Entertainment Committee —SPJST-

80 had been resealed and striped.

The membership voted to have a full page in the convention program and to donate $100 to the city of Holland for Christmas lights.

New members joining the lodge are Mike and Marsha Mazoch. We are happy to have you.

It was good to see Betty Jarolik attending the meeting after her hip replacement surgery.

Officer elections were held at this meeting. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President Harold Rohde Vice President G.L. (Pee Wee) Brisbin Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham Fraternal Activities Coordinator Melissa Taisler Reporter Estelle Coker The following delegates and alternates were approved for the 2000 convention: Delegates G.L. Brisbin, Barbara Taisler, Glen Latham, Frank Pajestka, Sr. and Frank Pajestka, Jr. Alternates Elwood Bell, Dean Brisbin, Harold Rohde, Florine Rohde and Tony Sladecek November birthdays were Billie Latham, Florine Rohde, Danny Hendrix, Tony Sladecek, Elwood Bell, Rosie Pavlat, and Helen Pavelka.

How about that! I think this is a record for one month of birthdays!

Door prize winners Frank Pajestka, Sr., Doris Eckermann, G. L. Brisbin, Elwood Bell and Frank Pajestka, Jr. The next meeting will be Saturday, December 4, 1999 at 3 p.m. with the installation of officers. The annual Christmas party will be on Saturday, December 11, 1999 beginning at 6 p.m. until ... Hope to see you at both functions.

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

81, Needville reports on October lodge meeting Lodge

80, Holland elects officers at October meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 6, 1999.

The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and moment of silence for departed members.

Secretary-Treasurer Glen Latham read the minutes from the previous meeting and they were approved as read. All committee reports were doing fine.

A thank you was received from the ARC of Bell County for our continued support.

Brother Latham read a letter about the Supreme Lodge who will host the Home Office Holiday Open House after the Temple Christmas parade on Monday, December 6, 1999. He also reported that the parking lot at Lodge

On Sunday, October 17, 1999, Lodge 81 of Needville met for their monthly meeting.

Twenty-nine people decided to join us on this day. An invitation is always extended for anyone to come join us.

The five dollar door prizes were won

by Laura Abschneider, Eddie Pieper, Emma Kujawa and Calvin Fojtik.

Congratulations to these lucky winners!

After a prayer of thanks, a delicious meal of ham and sausage with a variety of meats, side dishes and desserts was served. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Willie Mae Kuykendall for baking the ham and Darlene Blinka along with the kitchen committee for preparing the sausage. I would also like to thank the members for bringing all the side dishes and wonderful desserts!

At I p.m., President Vincent NeNN man called the meeting to order.

Gilbert Walzel led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. We had a moment of

silence for our departed member Mildred Vecera. 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 was Elsie Brdecka. Many get-well wishes are sent her way.

There was no old business to report.

Under new business, President Vincent Newman reminded members that next month's meeting is very important, because its election of officers time again. Please make sure you attend.

Thanksgiving Dinner November 21 For our November 21 meeting, it was decided to have turkey and dressing. Darlene Blinka, Winifred Susan and Benita Walzel all volunteered to bake the turkeys. Willie Mae Kuykendall volunteered to make her delicious dressing. Thanks to these wonderful ladies, we will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Believe me, you don't want to miss out on this turkey and dressing. Members, please remember to bring a side dish and dessert. We hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston to award scholarships to members in 2000 Lodge

Lodge 88, Houston, is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2000 school year. These forms can be picked up at the lodge office at 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas, 77008 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday and returned to the Lodge 88 office by December 31, 1999.

To qualify, a student must be a member of Lodge 88 for a period of at least two years. The student must be paying local lodge dues and has to apply during the first semester of his senior year in high school with definite plans to enter college in the fall of the year 2000.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt Chairman Scholarship Committee —SPJST-

91, Crosby presents minutes of quarterly meeting Lodge

SPJST Lodge 91, Crosby held its third quarterly meeting on September 15 at 2 p.m. at the home of President Chester Stasney. All officers were present.

The minutes and treasurer's reports were approved as read.

Items of discussion were the advertising of SPJST insurance, the SPJST cemetery, the District Five Fall meeting and a defensive driving class.

A date for the annual Christmas party was set for December 11 at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Everyone enjoyed refreshments -pre-

pared by Marie Stasney.

The next quarterly meeting will held on Saturday, December 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Crosby.

Malba Smesny Secretary —SPJST-

130, Dallas campout set for November 19 - 21 at Fort Parker Lodge

Lodge 130, Dallas will be taking their annual camping trip November 19-21 to Fort parker State Park in Mexia (817) 562-5751. Directions are as follows: From Dallas, take 1-45 south to Hwy. 14 Richland exit (10-15 miles s. of Corsicana), go through Mexia. The park road is approximately four miles on the right. Entrance fees are as follows: Over 13, $2 per person per day; Age 65 and over, $1 per day per person. The annual "passport" is $50 a year and good at any Texas state park for everyone in the car.

Camping Guidelines • All campers are required to check in at the park headquarters.

• No problem for late arrivals. The gate is always open.

• No pets allowed in lodge, lodge area, or cabins and must be on leash at all times.

• Public consumption or display of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.

• Gathering firewood is prohibited.

• Camp will accommodate 96 people.

• Cabins have bunk beds with mattresses.

• All nine cabins are heated and two have AC. No assignments. First Come — First Serve.

• Each camper will be responsible for cooking and clean up for one meal, sign up will be posted.

What to Bring: 1. Personal toiletries: towels, soap, etc.

2. Sheets, blankets, pillow, and mattress pad 3. Flashlight 4. Bug spray 5. Folding chairs 6. Coat hangers for smores 7. Firewood 8. Games: cards, dominoes, horseshoes, washers, Frisbee, volleyball and net, etc.

9. Fishing stuff and small boats or canoes are allowed on the 750 acre lake 10. Hiking boots or comfortable shoes for nature walks 11. Good attitudes and ready for a good time, good food, and good fraternalism

Activities: • Bead crafts for all will be furnished to make your own keychain or original beadwork.

• Saturday night campfire with smores and storytelling and music.

Bring along your best ghost stories, campfire stories, campfire songs and instrument.

• Sunday morning devotional to give thanks to our Creator for all we have to be thankful for.

• Hiking, fishing, games, relaxation, and some good ol' fraternalism the SPJST way.

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"Meet the SPJST"

Reminder: • Each camper needs to remember to help with cooking and clean-up of the area and we should leave it cleaner than we found it. So if you see litter, pick it up (that's also a good project).

• If not able to stay the entire time, please come at your convenience even if it's only for the day because we will miss you if you're not there to share in the fun and fraternalism with us.

• This is a good time to bring a guest to get them to join our lodge and the SPJST and share the fun and fraternalism with us. Just bring extra groceries for guest. This is very important for our lodge to grow, so lets get the word out.

Fraternalism begins with you.

Submitted by, John Vrla —SPJST-

133, San Antonio Thanksgiving luncheon set for November 21 Lodge

Lodge 133 will host a Thanksgiving luncheon on Sunday, November 21 at the good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center. The Activity Center is located at 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.

Members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert. Lunch will be followed by the regular monthly meeting and a games party.

Please join us for some good food and fellowship and fun.

Sincerely, Margaret Schauffele Secretary/Treasurer — SPJST-

196, HoustonWest plans New Year's Eve celebration

"Meet the SPJST" was the topic of Sup ame Lodge Vice President Leon Mikeska's program presented at the October 26 Mexia Lions Club luncheon. Pictured above, accompanying Vice President Mikeska, center, were Lions Club President Wayne Keathley, left, and Lodge 206, Mexia President and Lions Club Program Chairman Henry Handy.

Lodge 202, Jourdanton gathers items for food baskets Lodge 202, Jourdanton will hold its annual meeting and Christmas party on December 4, 1999 at Shorty's Restaurant in Pleasanton. We will again ask members to bring non-perishable food items to donate to A.C.C.E.P.T. for food baskets for the needy. The dinner will start at 6 p.m. with the meeting to follow. Hope to see all of you there.

Fraternally, Melba Novosad, Secretary —SPJST-

Christi Circle of Women reports on November meeting Corpus

Lodge

We are planning a New. Year's Eve dance on December 31, 1999 at Lodge 196, Houston-West lodge hall located at 17810 Huffmeister in Cypress, Texas.

Music will be provided by the Country Knights from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Admission will be $25 per couple.

A traditional serving of black-eyed peas will be served after midnight to celebrate the new year 2000. Tickets can be purchased at the door or from any Lodge 196 member.

Please join us and be a part of this exciting celebration as we ring in a new millennium!

Fraternally, Robert Castillo Secretary — SPJST-

SPJST Y2K Calendar

on the Presses this Week Expect Delivery Soon!

A record of number of members attended our November 4 meeting at Sokol. There were 33 members and nine guests with only Annie Regmund and Mary Foyt of our regulars missing and we missed them both. No matter

how large our group has grown, that one who isn't with us is always missed.

Among our guests were Doris and Frank Fariss of Houston with granddaughter, Evelyn Staley. Doris is the daughter of Lil Hruska and the sister of Evelyn Lovelace. As a young girl she attended Sokol gym classes excelling in performing and on various apparatus. Her father, the late Ted Hruska and Lil participated in Sokol and SPJST activities whenever possible throughout their lives and brought up their children to appreciate our Czech heritage. It was so good seeing Doris after so many years (30) and she hasn't changed a bit.

Doris brought us a picture of her distant cousin, Emily Troubil Parnell and husband, Joe taken in Houston at their 50th wedding anniversary celebration which Doris and Frank attended. Many Vestnik readers remember the parents of Emily, the late Rudolf and Andulka Troubil, from their participation in Sokol and SPJST activities. Rudolf served as President of Sokol Nursing Home until his death at an SPJST convention in Dallas in 1968. Andulka worked at the home and stayed on after Rudolf's death.

She was at my grandmother's bedside when the late Dolfi Stransky passed away in 1971 and for that , I am eter-

Lodge 205, Terrell Hosts Organizational Meeting

nally grateful. Emily looks exactly like her mother with the same sweet smile.

Our other guests were Raymond Mick, Clement Kasparek, Myles Marek, Dorothy Berner, Diane McAlister and Honorary member, Jerry Elzner.

A welcome is extended to new member Pat Dziadek, brought by Lillie Hayek. Pat lives in Portland.

Thank you cards were received from Sherrill Burge for flowers sent to her during her recent surgery and to Father George Harris for his gift certificate and card.

A letter to the editor was written and sent by me, expressing our thanks to. the Mayor's office and Arlette Villaume for her presentation on the Vial of Life last month which was passed around for those who missed it in the local paper. A picture of Victor and Jean Huff, son and daughter in-law of Rose Huff, celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary and a picture and article about Cathrine Hayek, granddaughter of Lillie Hayek receiving a Distinguished Scholar award were shared. Helen Pavelka's granddaughter, Lendsey Pavelka, also received a Distinguished Scholar award and hopefully one of our members will bring a copy next month since I missed it.

Betty Jurica told us of the eight-day visit she enjoyed with daughter, Dorothy Kline and family from Ohio.

We're sorry the visit didn't coincide with our Krouzek meeting. It is always such a pleasure to have children and grandchildren of members join us.

December 2 Luncheon The Christmas planning committee presented the different options we had for our December 2 luncheon and we voted to purchase the turkey (already baked) to be paid for by the Krouzek.

Regular hostesses were named to prepare and bring the rest of the meal.

Dorothy McCoy volunteered to make the dressing. The committee also set a date to come decorate for our early Christmas celebration. Don't forget to call Kathy Marek if you are bringing a guest. We all know how embarrassing it is when unexpected guests arrive and there is only enough food for the family.

Thirteen door prizes were handed out. This included three bags of homegrown cucumbers and four bouquets of shrimp plants, bachelor buttons and zinnias decorated our tables brought by Lillie Hayek. Lillie was also one of the hostesses and a December birthday girl. We sang "Happy Birthday" to her and Becky Elzner-Jackson. Happy birthday wishes are sent to Evelyn Lovelace, Jennifer Marek, Frances McDonald and Lottie Ramey.

You're Invited

Pictured above pwticipating in the recent or anizationcl meeting (.• Lodge 205, Terrell were, from left, front: Lodge Trec urer Willie Janicek, Ruby Janicek, Louise Shwadlerek and Gene Shwad anek. BACK: SPJST State Field Manager Gene McBride, Lodge 205 7leside. David Hlavinka, Secretary Charles Freeman and SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President Leonard Mikeska.

Our out-of-town members are urged to attend our December meeting and luncheon. It is always a joyous occasion with great food, lots of door prizes and fun. Just let a local member know you plan to attend so you can be included in the head count. If our attendance is much larger than November's, we will need to set up tables in our larger hall area.

Fraternally yours, Anna Marie Moss Reporter —SPJST-

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In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge 48, Beyersville, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member,

BEN JOE KONESCHIK, who passed away on October 18, 1999 in Georgetown, Texas at the age of 91.

He was born July 1, 1908 in Williamson County, Texas, the son of Max Koneschik and Rosalie Hejl Koneschik. On April 13, 1937, he was married to Vivian Reynolds. Mr. Koneschik was a lifetime resident of Williamson County area. He was selfemployed in the appliance repair business for 30 years. He was a member of SPJST lodge, Sons of Hermann and the Taylor Brethren Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Koneschik on April 10, 1992 and one sister, Josephine Meier.

Survivors include one sister, Maxine Kelley and her husband, Richard of Tomball.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, October 22 at the Taylor City Cemetery with the Reverend James Hejl officiating.

Arrangements were by Condra Funeral Home, Taylor.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Leona Stalmach Ruth Ann Wuensche -SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We the members of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member,

EDWARD J. MAREK 81, of West, who passed away Saturday afternoon October 30, 1999 in Hillcrest Medical Center at West.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m.

Monday, November 1 in St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West.

Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 2 in St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed in St. Mary's Cemetery in West, conducted by VFW Post No. 4819 of West.

Brother Marek was born September 19, 1918 near West and had lived in the West area all of his life. He was a retired farmer, a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, Knights of Columbus Council No. 2305, KJT Society No. 31, SPJST Lodge No. 6, a veteran of WWII, serving in the Navy, a member of VFW Post No. 4819, American Legion of West and the USS Tennessee Association.

Brother Marek married Virginia Barak, October 14, 1946 in West. He was preceded in death by six sons, William, Larry, Joseph, Edward D., Frankie and John Marek.

Survivors include his wife, Virginia of West; three daughters, Mrs. Clint (Mary Ann) Stone of Waco, Mrs. Richard (Margaret) Schroeder of Tours and Theresa Marek of Waco; two brothers, John T. Marek of Ennis and Cy Marek of Dallas; four sisters, Mrs Cyril (Christine) Svrcek of West, Sophie Young of Waco, Mrs. Raymond (Lois) Kallus of West and Mrs. Raymond (Mary) Pavlovsky of Taylor and one granddaughter, Krystal Schroeder of Tours.

Active pallbearers were Norman Payne, Danny Mynar, George Mynar, John Marek, Jr., Gary Young and David Pavlovsky.

Honorary pallbearers were the members of VFW Post 4819 of West.

Memorials may be made to the West EMS Building Fund or to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Kotch Funeral Home of West was in charge of the arrangements.

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

Resolution Committee Peggy Dobecka Georgie Skerik Bill Skerik

-SPJST-

Resolution of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 54, West, express our sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister,

LILLIAN R. (COCEK) BORGESON, age 83, who passed away Thursday, October 21, 1999 at Hide-A-Way Lake near Lindale.

Visitation was from 9 a.m., Saturday, October 23, until the procession departed at 1:30 p.m. for the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 2 p.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Dallas with the Reverend Fred Sidler as celebrant. Interment followed at Laurel Land Memorial Park.

She was born May 20, 1916 in West to Joseph and Julie Gerik Cocek. She had lived in Oak Cliff prior to coming up to that area six years ago. She had worked for General Electric for over 34 years. Mrs. Borgeson was a member of Lodge 54 since August 23, 1935.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Gus Borgeson, in October of 1993.

She is survived by one son and a daughter in-law, Gus L. and Beverly Borgeson of Brownsboro; one grandson, Jim Borgesoti of Brownsboro; one granddaughter, Terri Durrant of Tyler; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Olga Phife of Dallas and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to St. Elizabeth Catholic Church.

West/Hurtt Funeral Home in De Soto was in charge of arrangements.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik

-SPJST-

Youth

Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members draw names for holiday gift exchange Dear SPJST Members, On October 24th, we went to the dis trict Three meeting in Burleson. I entered the ornament contest and received a participation ribbon. On November 7th, we had our youth club meeting. We drew names for Christmas and made plans for the rest of the year.

Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig (11/12/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 6,

Cottonwood Youth Club members draw names for gift exchange Dear Readers, My cousins Brooke and Bracey Craig and I took a cake to the West Rest Home for the November birthday party and attended the November meeting. We drew names for Christmas.

We all had a very enjoyable time.

Jesse Karlik (11/12/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Leader outlines recent, coming Youth Club activities Dear Readers, The youth club of SPJST Lodge 6 held their monthly meeting on Sunday, November 7. We had several important things to discuss.

First, the youth will be meeting Friday, November 19th to work on their Christmas craft for the rest home. Everyone is encouraged to attend and help. This is a big project for our club.

Next, we discussed the Christmas party and program which will be Sunday, December 5. The youth drew names for exchange of gifts. If you forget whose name you drew, please give me a call. Also, we discussed our program and there will be a practice on Friday, December 3. We will also decorate the hall on December 3.

The youth club will have a raffle at the Christmas Party. Anyone wanting to donate raffle gifts, please let me know.

A reminder regarding the Tee-Shirt Design Contest and SPJST Motto

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

Call 1 (800) 727-7578

Contest. I will give each of the members a copy of the rules at the December meeting. These contest are due January 31, 2000.

By the time this letter is printed the youth will have donated aluminum cans to the Cub Scouts of West and food for needy families sponsored by CARE. District Three is going to Holiday in the Park on Saturday, December 4.

If any of the youth are interested please contact me about the time they are meeting and who will meet you there to pay for your ticket.

There are a lot of important dates in this newsletter, so please mark your calender.

Also, we elected our officers for the 2000-2001 year. They are Brittany Angelo, president; Traci Dobecka, vice president; Brooke Craig, secretary; Michael Moore, treasurer; and Tyler Angelo and Brittany Hykel as reporters. They will be attending a workshop on January 22.

More details on that to follow.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you on Friday, November 19, Friday, December 3 and then at our Christmas Party December 5.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader -SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club members make cakes for nursing home Dear SPJST Members, On October 24th, we went to Burleson for our District Three meeting and I made an ornament. On November 7th we had our youth club meeting. We also made cakes for the nursing home.

Bracy Craig (11/12/99) -SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Christmas party set for December 5 Dear Readers, The youth club held their meeting Sunday, November 7. We drew names for Christmas and talked about our Christmas program for the Christmas Party to be held December 5.

Our leader reminded us that SPJST Tee-Shirt Design Contest entries are due January 31. She will pass out the forms at our December meeting.

Hope to, see you at the Christmas Party.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka

(11/9/99) -SPJST-

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Lodge 9, Snook Christmas party set for December 5

District One Presents Scenes from Caldwell Kolache Festival September 11, 1999

The Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party will be Sunday, December 5, 1999 at the Snook SPJST Hall. The schedule is as follows: 1:30-3 p.m 3-4 p.m

4 p.m 5 p.m

What Is It?

Youth Club Monthly Meeting Adult Lodge Annual Meeting/Installation of 1999 Officers Covered Dish Supper Christmas Program (presented by Youth Club)

A visit from Santa will follow!

Everyone is cordially invited Come for an evening of fraternal fellowship, food and fun.

Fraternally submitted, Ann Shoenemann —SPJST-

9, Snook youth club plan Christmas program Lodge

Dear Readers, The Snook Youth Club will have a Christmas program and supper on Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. at the SPJST Hall. Santa may come.

Everyone is invited to come to our program and supper.

Fraternally, Kimberly Gaas (11/10/99) —SPJST-

Each year, the SPJST sponsors a tee-shirt design contest for youth members to create an artistic design for the summer camp teeshirts.

Who Can Enter?

SPJST youth members ages six to high school senior.

The Rules ir Create a tee-shirt design relatLEFT PHOTO: Kyle Skrabanek and Jessica Clements prepare for the arrival of the SPJSt traveling museum by painting the store front of the old Vychopen Store. RIGHT PHOTO: Grant and Grace Dusek show off the SPJST 100th Anniversary Cookbooks sold by the Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club.

Caldwell Mayor Bernard Rychlik introduces District One Royalty Court.

Pictured, from left, are: Duke Lucas Schoppe (9), King Jason Gaas (9), Queen Mabrey Petty (17) and Duchess Lindsey Jones (17).

The "mayor" of New Tabor and his "secretary" enjoy the festival. Gladys Hejl and Emil Rychlik are introduced each year as the officals from New Tabor.

"Granny's" wearing a shirt that proudly proclaims her role as "District I Queen's Granny". She's the Duchess' Granny, too!

9, Snook youth club collects toys for M.A.S.H. Lodge

Dear Readers, Our November meeting was well attended We discussed the coming activities for December. We will collect toys this year and take them to M.A.S.H. (Make a Smile Happen).

Then we will have our annual Christmas program and meal. Then when we sing Jingle Bells real loud, guess who appears? That's right!— Santa.

I hope everyone has a nice Thanksgiving.

Fraternally, Hailey Slenk (11/8/99) —SPJST-

Call for Entries Year 2000 SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest

ing to the 2000 theme: "SPJST—The Next Millennium and Beyond" ir Submit entry: Using a black pen or marker, draw your design on an official entry form available from SPJST youth leaders or the address below, or draw your design on an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of plain, white paper.

IP-Entries must be original and creat ed by the youth member. or Entries become the property of SPJST and will not be returned.

Entries should be simple in design and easy to reproduce on a tee-shirt. mir Grand prize winner may not enter the contest for one year following winning.

Ar Entries must be received by January 31, 2000.

2000 Theme "SPJST—The Next Millennium and Beyond"

Judging Designs will be judged by a panel of art specialists Judging is based on the design's overall appearance and appeal, creativity and originality and ability to reproduce on a teeshirt.

Prizes Grand prize—$100 Wal-Mart Gift Card and winning design on 2000 SPJST Camp Tee-shirts

Lindsey and Lacy Jones, Amy Fillip and Jacob Hejl work the booth at the Kolache Festival.

Runner-up Prizes Ages 6 to 8 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Ages 9 to 11 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Ages 12 to 14 $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Ages 15 to High School Senior $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

9, Snook youth members view YAD film Lodge

around the area to visit with the elderly.

We didn't have a speaker this time, but we watched the film of us from District Youth Achievement Day. It Dear Readers, Our last meeting was well attended. was neat to see how we looked. I We had a large number of young adults believe everyone felt proud.

Our craft for the evening was makas well as some older adults We dising little turkeys. They were so cute. cussed old business as well as a lot of Thanks, to everyone that helped. new business. We discussed having a Our honorary grandparents brought lock-in at our lodge which is set for cookies and punch for us. They sure November 13 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. were good.

Thanks!

We also discussed going to a rest home

Our next meeting will be held on December 5.

Fraternally, Heather. Slenk (11/8/99) —SPJST-

Get Invdved. .

• Make a positive thiference in your lodge and rommunity !

Got Questions?

Call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com Mail entries by January 31, 2000 to:

SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 —SPJST-

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Youth clubs shine (Continued from page 1.)

Scrapbook Winners First Place Lodge 30, Taiton Second Place Lodge 177, Academy Third Place Lodge 17, New Tabor Other SPJST scrapbooks competing for TFC honors were Lodge 9, Snook; Lodge 29, Taylor; Lodge 66, Waco; Lodge 88, Houston; Lodge 107, Floresville; and Lodge 160, San Angelo.

Lodge 9, Snook youth club prepares fruit bags Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9 youth club had their monthly meeting on November 3. We brought fruit and made fruit bags for the elderly. We also brought old clothes and coats for the school nurse.

Our December charities will be to donate toys for M.A.S.H. and donate money to Twin City Mission. We also plan to go caroling at Burleson S.t Joseph Manor Rest Home on November 28, have a pizza party/dance on Friday, November 12 and our Christmas program at our next meeting on December 5.

Fraternally, Jason Gaas (11/10/99)

-SPJST-

39, Bryan Youth Club reports on October meeting _odge

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan youth club held their October meeting at New Tabor and the fall fun day there. We played bingo and we played outside. We played football with a bottle. We drew names in the bucket for thin gs. It was very, very cold. it rained and our van broke down.

I won third and there was a tie between me and Chandler.

We held our meeting and decided to have a sleep-over in November if the weather is good.

Sincerely Dylan Roesler (11/9/99)

-SPJST-

39, Bryan youth member wins drawing prize Lodge

Dear Readers, Lodge 39, Bryan held their meeting October 17. We held our meeting at the New Tabor lodge. We had games, lunch and drawings. We played bingo and football. We had a lunch of ham-

Poster Winners First Place Lodge 29, Taylor Second Place Lodge 160, San Angelo Third Place Lodge 9, Snook Other posters representing SPJST were Lodge 30, Taiton and Lodge 107, Floresville.

Congratulations to the 1999 Texas Fraternal Congress participants on an outstanding show!

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director - SPJST-----

Scenes from Texas Fraternal Congress October 23, 1999 • Marriott North at Greenspoint Houston, Texas Kristine Dum of Lodge 97, Placedo presents her first place SPJST State Youth Achievement Day talent, entitled, "St. Peter at the Gate."

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burgers, chips, desserts and candy.

We also did a drawing for all kinds of things. I won a pocket knife. We had a Christmas decoration contest and my brother won second place in his division. My brother and some other kids played football. Then I joined in and our team won 27 to 13. That's all we did at that meeting.

Sincerely Brande Roesler (11/9/99 )

- SPJST-

88, Houston youth receive visit from SYD Lodge

Dear Readers, On October 20, Lodge 88 Youth Club held their monthly meeting at 7:45 p.m. Lauren Godwin led us in the pledge. There were 13 members and eight adults present.

We discussed our youth Christmas party. We also discussed final plans for the Halloween party which was on October 23. We all had a good time at the Halloween party.

State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny stopped by the party for a little while. It was really good to see her.

Our next monthly meeting will be on November 17 at 7:30. Hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Stephanie Boyce (10) (11/9/99)

Lodge 30, Taiton's Junior and Senior Beseda groups performed at the Youth Spectacular. Pictured, from left, front, are: Danielle Zalman, Travis Krpec, Bethany Dluhos, Trey Staff, Kenna Bubela and Jarrett Dluhos.

SECND ROW: Camille Staff, Megan Marcaurele, Kirby Bubela, Mandy Staff and Jon Marcaurele. BACK ROW: Chad Dorotik, Shara Dluhos, Jason Kaspar, T.J. Drapela and Kyle Kaspar.

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97, Placedo Youth Club to meet November 21 for pizza party at CiCi's Lodge

Members of the Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club received first place in the scrapbook competition. Youth club members, pictured above, pose with their winning scrapbook and blue ribbon.

Lodge 97 Youth Club President Carrie Delling announced that the November meeting will be on Sunday, November 21 at CiCi's Pizza in Victoria at 5:30 p.m.

The December youth club skating party will be at Skateworld in Victoria on December 5. Skateworld opens from 2:00-5:00. Snacks and drinks will be provided. All members are encouraged to attend. If you have any questions, feel free to call Carrie at 576-5517 or Donna at 573-6771.

-SPJST-

Support the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive See page 10 for details.

Pictured here, visiting in the lobby following the Youth Spectacular are, from left: Pam Durham (92), Dick Durham (92), Martha Durham (92), 19992000 State King Paxton Davies, District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, 19992000 State Queen Colette Kenney, Jackie Kenney (84) and State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny.

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Slavnostni schfize, pfekrasnST koncert a udeleni prvniho stipendia z CEFT Hlavinkovy nadace utvo filo podivuhodnST veeer Jan Vaculik Pravidelna etvrtletni schtlze Ceske vzdelaci nadace statu Texas, kter y je znarna pod zkratkou CEFT neboli Czech Educational Foundation of Texas, konala svou schuzi dne 28. fijna 1999 v arealu Agricultural and Mechanical University v College Station, Texas po geste hodine veeer pii pfile2itosti udeleni prvniho stipendia z CEFT Hlavinkovy nadace, oslavach vyzhlageni nezavilosti Ceskoslovenske republiky v roce 1918 a slavnostniho knocertu oeske klasicke i novodobe hudby v pfednesu Richarda Urbige.

Pfedseda Sboru feditehl nadace Clinton Machann zahajil schUzi, pfivital pfitomne a vyzval nas k uteni pamatky vyznamneho krajana a dlouholeteho pracovnika nejenom nagi nadace, ale i jinych krajanskych organisaci, bratra.

SIDA POKLADNIKA z Dallasu, Texas, ktery byl jednim ze zakladajfcich elentt na gi nadace a po znovuobnoveni ein nosti v osmdesatYch letech byl rovne2 vedouci silou na g i nadace. Jeho price pro bratrske a dobrainne organisace je vgeobecne znama po Texasu a rovna mesto Brno a kon gele na Morave by si men ptipomenout jeho zasluhy pti vytvoteni sesterskeho vztahu mezi Dallasem a Brnem.

Povolanim byl feznik a vedl po dlouhe roky kapelu, ktera hrala na ka2 dem sokolskem sletu, na oslavach Ceskeho dne pi-i Texaske statni vystave v Dallasu, Texas a pfi kaklem dUle2item krajanskem festivalu nebo uddlosti. Nadace polo2ila k jeho hrobu kztici. test jeho parnatce!

Po pfeeteni zapisu z minule schaze a zpravach einnosti jednotli vych pfitomnYch utednikU jsme si uvedomili, 2e po pfijeti pfispevku HlavinkovYch bratrii a jejich rodin byla, dopinena eastka pro zaklad nageho stipendia pfi Texaske A & M Universite na eastku 250 tisic dolaru.

Uroky z teto eastky budou slou2it jako pfilep geni finanenich pomerit pro morayske studenty, kteti budou vybrani na Morave a poslani do Texasu, aby ziskali vy gg i vzdelani v anglistice a pak se vratili domu

17. listopad 1999 anebo na svoji universitu v Bme anebo Olomouci a pomahali nagi veci na Morave.

Nage nadace je vdeona vgem malym i velkym darcUm pfispevkU a doufame, 2e nas podpoti i v dalgich akcich nagi nadace. Kratkost schUze nedovolila Sboru fediteha diskusi o budouci praci na g i nadace, avgak bratr David Kola- doporueil, abychom se budoucimi plany zaby vali na vyroeni schazi 15. ledna 2000 v 10:30 hodin rano v arealu TAMU v Koldus budove mistnosti eislo 110.

Nage schaze byla ukoneena ve slavnostni nalade, nebot' jsme jako feditele ode gli oslavovat prvni udeleni stipendia pro morayskou studentku Danielu Kukrechtovou z CEFT Hlavinkovy nadace v rotundy noveho komplexu budov postavenych na parnatku presidenta George W. Bushe a skuteene novostavby jsou velmi pane a vzhledove velmi zajimave.

Obeerstveni se podavalo v mistnosti ye tvaru rotundy, na ge schUze se konala v nedaleke a pfilehle mistnosti ke koncertnimu salu.

Architektonicke fe geni v g ech staveb je zajimave a prostor peed budova mi je vypinen i souso g im divokych koni neboli mustangU, parkovi gte velke a zeleny travnik spestfuje pohled na g ed betnou a mramoru spoleene s kvetinovou vYzdobou. Tyto budovy se prostIraji ji g za 2eleznici v mIstech, kde dfive byla pole a farmy.

Doufejme, 2e celY areal nepo hlti cely stat Texas, ale smerem k Austinu je dost mista.

Po sedme hodine se sal stfedni velikosti zapinil ternef do posled niho mista a bratr Clinton Machann pi-ivital v g echny pfitonme k ()slave vyhlagenf nezavislosti Ceskoslovenske republiky, slavnostramu koncertu deske klasicke a novodobe hudby a k zahajenf udelovani stipendia CEFT Hlavinkovy nadace pro morayske studenty. V gechny tyto vynmamne uddlosti jsme oslavili spoledne a ve slavnostnim duchu. Po bratrovi Machannovi promluvilo nekolik dal g ich feenikfi, veetne Daniely Kukrechtove a pfedstavitele velvyslanectvi Ceske republiky doktora Hradflka. Zvla gte zajimavym dojmem pasobilo pet Hlavinkovych bratra ktefi se rozhodli pfispet nejver tg i eastku na nadaci k ucteni pamatky jejich otce Williama J. Hiavinky. Nenf nic hfejivej giho u srdce, nee kdy2 vidIme tradice °tell zachovany v &tech.

Po ukoneeni teto easti programu Dr. Machann uvedl maestr Richarda Urbig e, ktery zahral pelcnou hudbu a vkly uvedl kaldou skladbu pekn9m a srozumitelnYm vykladem, 2e i

CZECH HERITAGE AND CULTURE

Czech Cultural Center of Houston "Magical Night of Giving" November 21 You are invited to a "Magical Night of Giving" holiday fund raising extravaganza on Sunday, November 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Northwest Mall, Loop 610 at Highway 290, Houston.

Organizers invite attendees to join them for a fun-filled evening of family entertainment, fun and prizes. Tickets are $5 each. For more information, contact Northwest Mall Guest Services at (713) 681-1303. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Czech Cultural Center Houston.

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Zaverem lze fiei, 2e jsme proZivali spoleenou zabavu a na ge ve domi je spokojeno, 2e se dobra vec podatila a nage krajanska vefejnost se znovu pfesvedoila, 2e mezi na g imi krajany se nachazi darovani, pee livi a dasledni lido, kteti jsou pfesvedeeni o dOlaitosi einnosti pro dobro jinych lidi a generaci. Ptipojme se k takovym lidem, abychom byli soueasti price pro budouci generace.

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Cultural Events Calendar November 20 Czech Heritage Society of Texas - Fall State Meeting hosted by the Fayetteville County Czech Heritage Society to be held at the SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Hall located one mile east of Fayetteville.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., Czechstyle lunch served at 11 a.m. for a cost of $6 per plate; business meeting begins at 1 p.m. To reserve wall space for exhibits at no charge, lunch reservations or general information, contact Cathy Chaloupka (409) 968-5756.

November 21 "Magical Night of Giving"—holiday fund raising extravaganza at Northwest Mall, Loop 610 at Highway 290, Houston.

Tickets are $5 each or six for $25 and may be purchased from the Czech Cultural Center Houston or call Northwest Mall Houston (713) 686-6362.

November 21 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society (for Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties) meeting. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m., business meeting at 2:30 p.m. at the SPJST Lodge 49 hall in Rowena. For directions to the meeting or for additional information about the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society, please call Louis Kokes at (915) 651-7994 or e-mail skrab@gte.net or visit the web page at www.genealogy.org/-czech.

November 27 Veselenka Band performs in Ellinger December 4 Kolache Christmas, Ennis, Texas: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Live polka/waltz bands, holiday choirs, Czech dancers, parade, parade of costumes, kolache baking/eating contests, accordion contest, Angel Forest Children's area, lots of kolaches, klobase and goulash, gift and Czech ornament booths. For celebration information including parade, parade of costumes, kolache baking contest, accordion contest, please call the Ennis Convention and Visitors' Bureau toll free 1- 888-3664748.

December 5 Dallas Brno Sister City meeting at Sokol Dallas at'7:30 p.m.

December 7 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society meeting - in the Fellowship Hall of the First Christian Church at505 West, El Campo. For information, contact Marie Matcek, President (409) 648 2303.

December 11

Czech Cultural Center Houston Children's Czech Traditions Annual Christmas Party and Open House! — Free to all Members and Friends of CCCH at The Market Place, Northwest Mall Houston, Loop 610 at Highway 290, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call (713) 6866362 for more information.

March 25 - April 13, 2000 The National Alliance of Czech Catholics in sponsoring a Pilgrimage for the Holy Year celebration. Contact Alden Smith (254) 582-5814 or Marvin Marek (281) 499-2249. For further information, please contact: Help make the world safe from 40 neuromuscular diseases.

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18IVESTNIK-Wednesday, November 17, 1999

Fraternal Activities an Entertainment LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Sunday, December 5-Combined Christmas party with Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, beginning at 3 p.m.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 5, 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.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 1 9-Social night, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.

LODGE 14, WESLEY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, July, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4192 or (254) 5930090.

LODGE 16, BILA HORA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of August and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

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Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. For rentals and reservations, call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. Band Bookings: Artie Morison at (512) 281-3711.

Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 23, 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 December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, November 20 - Private Rental Sunday, December 12 - Christmas Party 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 located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings or to reserve Flag Hall, please contact Brian Vanicek at (254) 985-0007.

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LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, November 21-Bastrop County German Heritage Club dance, dinner and auction (open to public): Cloverleaf Orchestra plays from 2 to 6 p.m. Admission $6 per person. German dinners available 3 to 7 p.m. which includes sausage, German potato salad, sauerkraut, home-baked dessert and drink, $5 per plate Sunday, November 28-Free dance: Appreciation to all of our dancers and supporters. Tony Janak, mix music, 3 to 7 p.m.

Kitchen will be open.

Sunday, December 12-Christmas dance: Cloverleaf Orchestra, 3 to 7 p.m. Tickets $5 per person. Bring snacks for your table.

Friday, December 31-New Year's Eve dance: Music by Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six playng from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Admission $10 per person. Black-eyed peas, coffee and corn bread served after the dance.

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Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is one week prior to the publication date of issue. Send your updates to: VESTNIK, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: bvanicek@wm.com For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at 1 (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you.

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LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, November 20-wedding Sunday, December 5-Annual Christmas with R.V.O.S. 51 Thursday, December 9-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 1 8-dining room rental Friday, December 31-New Year's Eve party; details later.

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, reservations or more information, call Jim Holahan at (972) 875-5230 or contact the hall at (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

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

LODGE 28, 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.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, November 19-Darebak Czech Band, polka/waltz/country Sunday, November 21-Clem Kubicek and the Polka Stars, 2 to 6 p.m.

Friday, November 26-Grieger and 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 members. 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) 352-9139, (512) 352-7442 (lodge hall), or Tommie Schiller (512) 365-5795 and leave message.

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

LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-Op on Ben Jordan.

LODGE 35, ELK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE 36, WEST Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September and December at 6:45 p.m.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at 12:30, followed by meeting and social.

Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered dish or dessert items.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, December 12-Christmas social and party at 12 noon.

Friday, December 31-New Year's Eve party: dance featuring Rudy Laitkep and the El Campo Melody Boys. Admission $8 per person: more details forthcoming Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the

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lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hillje (409) 648-2317. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call (409) 543-7387 or (409) 541-5761, Rose Schipula.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road at 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, November 20-Private wedding Sunday, November 21-R.V.O.S. No. 5 meeting, 4 p.m.

Thursday, November 25-Happy Thanksgiving from Lodge 47 Saturday, November 27-Vrazels' Polka Band Saturday, December 4-private wedding Sunday, December 5-Lodge and youth club meetings, 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 1999 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Dorothy Pechal at (254) 985-2545 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Saturday, December 4-5th Annual PokornyPolanka tarol tournament: Registration begins at 8 a.m., play begins at 9 a.m. Contact Bobby L. Wuensche (512) 365-3013 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA Friday, December 17-50-year pin presentation, Everyday Heroes awards, monthly game social. More details later.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 8265990 (night) or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 66, WACO Sunday, November 21-Lodge meeting, elections, 2 p.m. (Note the time change due to elections.)

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.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July

Wednesday, November 17, 1999—VESTN K/19 and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7-10 p.m.

Permit No. 1-75-1052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at 207 South Park in Karnes City.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless notified otherwise. Hall location: 5502 Kostorhyz Road, Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042.

Public invited.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Sunday, November 21—November Youth Club meeting at CiCi's Pizza in Victoria at 5:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 5—Youth Club Skating Party at Skateworld in Victoria from 2 - 5 p.m. Snacks and drinks provided.

Questions? Call Carrie at 576-5517 or Donna at 573-6771.

Sunday, December 12—Christmas social; details to follow at a later date.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Saturday, December 11—Lodge Christmas party 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; AL00061-9887-0.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. A luncheon is served at noon and the meeting follows.

LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, Nov. 20—Sulak Brothers' Band, 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cheri Petr at 352-4397 or Ben Jarma at 348-1514. For rentals, call Emil Petr at (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Don Alford at (254) 939-7395.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, November 20—Knights of Dixie, ballroom/variety. *Dress Code. Tickets $8 each.

Saturday, December 4—Jack Melick, The Piano Man, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each.

Saturday, December 11—Manny Green, big band, *Dress Code. Admission $11 per person Saturday, December 18—Gus Lindemann, big band, *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each Sunday, December 19—Blue Room party: music by Central Texas Sounds, polka/variety, 4 to 9 p.m. Admission $15 per person includes full meal, dancing, open bar.

Reservations required. Call starting November 9, 1999.

Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve Dance: music by Vrazel's, polka and variety; 9 to 1 a.m. Reservations required. Call starting November 9.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and.

December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, November 21—Pre-Thanksgiving dance with music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, December 5—Christmas dance with Al Vanek's Band of Dallas. Free admission for Lodge 92 members. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Free snacks, dips, etc.

Sunday, December 12—Lodge 92 family Christmas party, 6 p.m. Call (817) 221-2379.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Ballroom dancing every Friday night and New Year's Eve; 9 p.m. until 12 a.m. Sponsored by Zane Laurini's Stardust Ballroom. Call 1 (800) 332-9303. Dress code enforced. For additional dance info., tune to KBEC 1390 AM at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3 FM at 2 p.m. every Sunday. For a place to hold your large parties, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361. Bookings for 1999 are going fast, so act now to get your preferred party date. Family night/Tarok on the first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies' Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m.

Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September and December.

LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 130, DALLAS Weekend of November 19 - 21—Lodge 130 Camp-out at Fort Parker State Park.

Please notify Rose Ann Parma at (972) 9867650 before October 15 so you and your family can be included.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

LODGE 133 SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. June through August and 6:30 p.m. September through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Saturday, December 4—Lodge Christmas party Sunday, December 12—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON Monday, December 13—Meeting and Christmas party.

The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m..

LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise stated.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the third Sunday of the month at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-8160.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, Sept. and Dec. at 3 p.m.

LODGE 161, LA PARITA-JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at Jourdanton State Bank Community Room; except for March, June, September and December meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4 p.m. for a meal and meeting.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, November 20—Joe Singleton Saturday, November 27—No Dance Saturday, December 4—Sundance Saturday, December 11—Kenny Wycoff Saturday, December 18—Joe Singleton Saturday, December 31—Randy Marshall

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 call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Starting January, 1999, Lodge 172 will be renting the hall on the last Saturday of each month.

For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. 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.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Trustees' meeting are at 7 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-2042239-0 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine at 201 Centennial Street.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Saturday, November 20— Wedding rental 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 10 and under free. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Trustees' meetings are on the same dates at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

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

LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 185 NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October and December.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1 -7420733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Youth meetings are the first Sunday of at 3 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 255-3415.

LODGE 188, 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 - COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, Sept. and Dec. at 2 p.m.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN For lodge rentals, contact Frank Juarez at (409) 875-4676. For dance reservations, contact Marilyn Page (409) 632-1124.

Meetings are held at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street in Lufkin, Texas. Regular dances on the third Saturday of every month. Reservations for tables at dances will be made on a first call basis.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, Sept. and Dec. at 7 p.m.

LODGE 196 HOUSTON-WEST Saturday, December 11—Country Knights Friday, December 31—New Year's Eve dance: Music by Country Knights playing from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Traditional black-eyed peas will be served after midnight.

Admission/tickets are $25 per couple and can be purchased at the door or from any Lodge 196 member.

All dances open to the public. ($6 per person) Watch for our letters in the Vestnik.

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For hall rentals for weddings, birthdays, dances and parties, call (281) 373-9482. Leave a message. The hall's address is 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201, 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.

LODGE 202, 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.

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