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VOLUME 88 NUMBER 4
Supreme Lodge to pursue non-profit status for Library, Archives, Museum "
Museumsare the unique Museums keepers of the past. They act as safeguards for the cultural resources of our human heritage. From the chaos and conflict of today's world, the museum will hold the collections that tell us today and tomorrow who we are and where we came from." This quote is part of one of several displays adorning walls at the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) in Temple. The Supreme Lodge, at their January 11-13 meeting, voted to take such steps as necessary to establish a non-profit corporation to promote the growth and development of the SPJST LAM.
Exciting Prospects "I'm excited," expressed Supreme Lodge Chairman Matt Vanek of Victoria. "We've been working on this for twenty years. This week's actions signal a new era of growth and development for our Library, Archives and Museum." Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir agrees. "Once the non-profit organization is in place, it opens a whole range of growth opportunities. "Operating as a 501 (c) (3) organization, the LAM will be able to receive taxdeductible donations, charitable bequests and apply for various grants to fund a variety of educational and cultural projects."
"This week's actions signal a new era of growth and development for our Library, Archives and Museum."
The far-reaching decision was the result of two actions. The first was a motion made by District Three Director Johnnie Krizan to implement the most economical means of establishing the Library, Archives and Museum as a separate, non-profit entity. The motion was seconded by District Five Director Louis Hanus. The second initiative, that the SPJST establish a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization to administer the growth and development of the Library, Archives and Museum, was presented by Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir and seconded by Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas. In each case, Supreme Lodge members voted to support the motions, with 11 votes cast in favor of the initiatives and one member, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, abstaining. Final ratification of the effort will reside with delegates to 27th SPJST Convention in Temple in June.
January 26, 2000
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Thoughtful Process The growth and development of the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum has been the subject of considerable focus in recent years. Delegates to the 1992 SPJST Convention in Victoria established a committee to study and investigate the long-range plans for the SPJST LAM. Serving on that Committee were: Mildred Holeman, By-Laws Committee; Monta Foster, Finance Committee; Ben Jarma, Insurance Committee; and Angeline Kristinik, Publication Committee. Named by the Supreme Lodge was past District Seven Director Thelma Hrncir, who was named chairman of the LAM Committee. In their report to the 1996 SPJST Convention, the LAM Committee made the following recommendations: 1. The hiring of a museum consultant to recommend and implement desirable changes. 2. The accreditation of the LAM. (Continued on page 4.)
100 Pennies Drive donations top $5,700 in January
Finance Committee meets February 19 at Home Office The Finance Committee will meet on Saturday, February 19, 2000 at the Home Office, Temple, Texas at 9 a.m. The Committee will be reviewing the financial structure of the Supreme Lodge as stated in Article 25 (a) of the By-laws. Recommendations or questions to the committee must be in writing and mailed to Rita Vanek, Secretary, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 no later than February 15, 2000. Fraternally, Rita J Vanek, Secretary SPJST Finance Committee —SPJST-
There have been 294 donations totaling $5,726.25 made to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive through January 21. A list of donors will be forthcoming in the Vestnik. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your continued generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. For donation information, please refer to page 4 of this week's Vestnik. —SPJST$14,000
28 Scholarships
$13,000
26 Scholarships
$12,000
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Insurance Committee
$11,000
22 Scholarships
meets February 19 at Home Office
$10,000
20 Scholarships
$9,000
18 Scholarships
$8,000
16 Scholarships
$7,000
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$6,000
12 Scholarships
$5,000
10 Scholarships
$4,000
8 Scholarships
$3,000
6 Scholarships
$2,000
4 Scholarships
$1,000
2 Scholarships
Please note that the SPJST Insurance Committee will be meeting at the SPJST Home Office on Saturday, March 25, 2000 at 9:30 a.m. at the Home Office in Temple. Members are encouraged to send their recommendations or comments concerning the Insurance Committee to their district committee member for discussion at this meeting. Committee members and their addresses and telephone numbers are listed on page two of the Vestnik. Submitted by, Susan Skrabanek, Secretary Insurance Committee —SPJST-
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Home or Farm Mortgages: 6.75% for 1 to 7 years
Scholarships
Scholarship donations are tax-deductible.
related notices. SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates
Scholarships
Universal Life 6.75% for Annualized*
Roth IRA 6.00% for Annualized*
Annuity II
7.25% for 8 to 15 years 7.50% for 16 to 20 years 7.75% for 21 to 30 years
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Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages
5.00% for Annualized*
8.50% for 10 years 8.75% for 11 to 15 years
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6.00% for Annualized*
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