Vestnik 2000 08 30

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

August 30, 2000

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VOLUME 88 NUMBER 33

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Make a Difference Day just around the corner America observes Make A Your lodge or youth club project can Difference Day on October 28. be as large or as small as you wish!

Past projects have addressed a range Sponsored by USA WEEKEND Magazine in partnership with the of social concerns, including chilPoints of Light Foundation, Make A dren's welfare, homelessness, hunger Difference Day takes place on the and the environment. fourth Saturday of Why every October.

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Since the obserWe Can Consider the vance was :enefits of a launched ten years "Make A Difference ,vlake A Differago, millions have October 28. ence Day project. participated. Last rlmprove your year, two million National "Make a Different local commupeople cared Day" is Saturday, October 28, ' 2000. Created by USA WEEKEND nity. enough about their magazine, Make a Difference 4-- Enhance your communities to Day is an annual event that takes lodge's image. volunteer on that place on the fourth Saturday of ( r Stand out and day, accomplishing every October. Since it was first distinguish thousands of proorganized by USA WEEKEND your lodge or jects in hundreds magazine in 1992, millions have youth club by of towns and helpparticipated. SPJST members associating ing an estimated 22 can too! In 1998, approximately with a local million people.

2 million people volunteered on and national SPJST lodges in that day, accomplishing thoucause.

Taylor, New Tabor sands of projects in hundreds of towns and helping millions. rLink your and Corpus Christi lodge or youth Atormrp•cm all got in one the club to a cause action. This year, or community service that gives $2.8 million in awards and grant members a new reason to support money will be given to Make A you.

Difference Day volunteers, primarily through Wal-Mart, the day's retail a-Attract positive media attention.

Participating in public service supporter. events makes good sense.

Anyone — young and old, individuals and groups — can carry out a (Continued on page 3.) volunteer project that helps others.

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ENC Board Receives Seed Money The SPJST Education and Nature Center Board met on Sunday, August 6 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, their first meeting coinciding with the SPJST's State Youth Achievement Day. ENC Board embers also accepted their first donation — a check from Lodge 107, Floresville — presented by Lodge 107 President and District Seven Director Bob Bayer.

Pictured above, from left, front, are: ENC Vice President Randy Gaas (I), Treasurer Paul Pflughaupt (V), Otis Beck (II) and Secretary Lisa Bubela (VI).

BACK: Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, District Seven Director b Bayer, ENC President John Engelke (III) and Jerry Elzner (VII). Not pictured is ENC Board member Billy Rollwitz (IV). The ENC's next meeting will e at the SPJST Home Office in Temple on September 23. Watch next week's Vestnik for a report on the August 6 meeting.

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SPJST's greatest resource is ]ts Members — both old and young.

Their initiative and creativity are the necessary ingredients for progress and growth in the new millennium. Pictured above and throughout this week's Vestnik are candid shots taken at the recent SPJST State Youth Achievement Day. Pictured above, from leff, are Photo One: Sisters Kimberly and Christina Joseph of Lodge 88,

Houston; Photo Two: Members of the Lodge 160, San Ancec: 3ericr Group Talent team and Photo Three: Dolores and Cal Fin Skrc nek of Lodge 47, Seaton, two of the many spectators who turned out to show their support for SPJST's talented young people. Thanks to Brother Dennis Hermis of Lodge 142, Houston for sharing with us many of the photos which appear in this week's issue.

2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

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

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK do Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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

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

GENE McBRIDE VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906

LANITA ANGLIN

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

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

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

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

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

JOHNNIE KRIZAN DISTRICT III

' Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691 STANLEY BROZ DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

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

MATT S. VANEK DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-2687 1009 Northgate, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB BAYER DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - FLOYD KOSTELKA, ROUTE ONE, BOX 24-A, DIME BOX, TX 77853 - (409) 884-0112 DISTRICT II - NORMA CAVANAUGH, BOX 276, GRAGER, TX 76530 - (512) 859-2550 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, V. CHMN., 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SHARON HOHMANN, 222 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX 76903 - (915) 651-5884 DISTRICT V - LORENDA BALDWIN, 219 CR 47, ANGLETON, TX 77515 - (409) 922-1279 DISTRICT VI - HELEN KELNER, 911 AVE. K, ROSENBERG, TX 77471 - (281) 342-2624 DISTRICT VII - JAROLYN POPP, CHAIRMAN, 850 NORTH VIEW, NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130 - (830) 606-7787 BY-LAW COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - CLARENCE R. MATULA, BOX 533, LA GRANGE, TX 78945 - (979) 968-2881 DISTRICT II - RONNIE RIEGER, V. CHMN. 350 RIEGER ROAD, COUPLAND, TX 78615 - (512) 365-2000 DISTRICT III - KAY LYNN KOVAR, 3303 LAKE BARDWELL DRIVE, ENNIS, TX 75119 - (972) 875-5498 DISTRICT IV - BEVERLY TEPLICEK, SCTY., 817 FM 381, ROWENA, TX 76875 - (915) 442-4841 DISTRICT V - DOROTHY PFLUGHAUPT, 1243 CLOVIS RD, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2163 DISTRICT VI - MICHAEL AHLSTROM, CHAIRMAN, 407 TAOS STREET, VICTORIA, TX 77904 (361)578-3279

DISTRICT VII - BETTIE HOUSE, 1721 CONTINENTAL DRIVE, PLEASANTON, TX 78064 (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - ERNEST WENTRCEK, 1530 BENNETT, BRYAN, TX 77802 - (979) 822-6397 DISTRICT II - FRANK PAJESTKA, JR., P.O. BOX 381, HOLLAND, TX 76534 - (817) 657-8176 DISTRICT III - MICHAEL GALLER, 526 KAREN, WACO, TX 76706 - (254) 662-4934 DISTRICT IV - HERMAN D. WEISE, CHMN. 6006 FM HWY. 765, SAN ANGELO, TX 76905 (915) 651-8550 DISTRICT V - JERRY PROCHAZKA, V. CHMN., 20507 RAMSEY ROAD, BOX 634, CROSBY, TX 77532 - (713) 328-3004 DISTRICT VI - RITA VANEK, SCTY., P.O. BOX 901, EL CAMPO, TX 77437 - (409) 543-6220 DISTRICT VII - MONTA FOSTER, 4 BOB WHITE, SAN MARCOS, TX - 78666 - (512) 3532948; (H); (512) 293-5624 (Ranch) INSURANCE COMMITTEE DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, SCTY. ROUTE 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - ALBIN MACHU, V. CHMN., 2204 SMITH AVE., TAYLOR, TX 76574 - (512) 365-5489 DISTRICT III - BEN JARMA, 9512 LEASIDE DR., DALLAS, TX 75238 - (214) 348-1514 DISTRICT IV - LEONARD JANSA, CHMN., 6617 PLAINVIEW DRIVE, SAN ANGELO, TX - 76905 (915) 651-8045.

DISTRICT V - EDNA WEHRING, 1831 CRYSTAL CT, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 864-2815 DISTRICT VI - JEROME J. HLAVATY, BOX 174, LOLITA, TX 77971 - (361) 874-4461 DISTRICT VII - POLLY BAYER, 1100 HOSPITAL BLVD., FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 - (830) 216-7954 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Position Vacant. For information relating to statewide fraternal activities, please contact the President's office.

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 - (254) 773-1575 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, RT. 2, BOX 13, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (409) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 - (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - SANDRA JANSA, 6617 PLAINVIEW, SAN ANGELO, TX 76904 - (915) 651-8045 DISTRICT V - MARIE STAYTON, 1126 PRINCE STREET, HOUSTON, TX 77008 - (713) 863-1609 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 12360 RICHMOND AVE., APT. NO. 1134, HOUSTON, TX 77082 - (281) 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037 LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575. P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

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

1-800-72-SPJST After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call these State Field Representatives

DISTRICTS 1 and 7 Larry Wagner (830) 276-4414 or (830) 742-4463 (Home) E-mail: insagent@texas.net DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera (254) 826-5425

DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)

DISTRICTS 5 and 6 Jim Wiest (361) 782-5597 Houston: (713) 249-9596 E-mail: Jimatspjst@aol.com

CHANGES OF ADDRESS, PAID SUBSCRIPTIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE CONCERNING DELIVERY OF THE VESTNIK MUST BE SENT TO SUPREME LODGE FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503. ADVERTISING SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO THE VESTNIK, P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TEXAS 76503.

Festival Season Has Arrived It's that time of year again! Seems like most every weekend between now and the end of October, there will be a fall festival or picnic involving SPJST lodges and or our members. Check out the lodge letters section and you'll see several lodges are busy at work, planning and promoting fall picnics and heritage celebrations.

This weekend, September 1 - 3, the community of West — just north of Waco on IH-35 — hosts their 25th annual Westfest.

As in previous years, several SPJST lodges and youth clubs will be involved in this annual event either as performers, vendors or parade participants. The threeday festival schedule includes a good measure of music, cultural entertainment, authentic Czech foods and arts and crafts.

The parade winds its way through downtown West beginning at 10 a.m.

Saturday. It will mark the first public appearance of the recently crowned SPJST Royalty Court. Visitors can park downtown to see the parade and ride the free shuttle buses to the Westfest grounds.

Other events to check out include: • Friday night before Westfest features the crowning of Miss Westfest and a performance by the Western swing band, Asleep at the Wheel.

• The Kolache 5,000K Race, Volleyball Tournament, Horseshoe Pitching Tournament and Tarok Tournament. For more information on the Tarok games, please call (254) 8265333 or (254) 826-5351. For information on all other contests, a phone number appears at the end of this article.

• This will also be the 13th year for the Kolache Baking Contest at the Westfest and Contest Co-chairmen Marcella Sinkule and Mildred Dokupil invite area residents to enter this contest set for Sunday, September 3. There is no entry fee for this contest and entry forms can be obtained by calling Mrs. Sinkule at (254) 826-3860 or Mrs. Dokupil (254) 826-4520.

• The Arts and Crafts area will feature more than 100 artists and crafts people.

There will also be plenty of fun in store for youngsters who attend.

Performing clowns, games, carnival rides and special hands-on exhibits in the cultural area will keep attendees interested. Also, in the Cultural Demonstration area, local Czech heritage volunteers will show how their ancestors made ropes, ground corn, baked kolaches and performed various jobs unique to the culture of the Czech lands and early settlers of West.

Festival hours are 11 a.m. until 12:30 a.m. Admission is $5 for adults; children 6-12 are $2; and children under 6 are admitted free with an adult.

There is a separate admission charge for each day. For additional information, including a listing of the many bands and cultural groups that will be performing, please refer to the large advertisement which appeared in the August 16 Vestnik, or call Westfest officials at (254) 826-5058 or look them up on the Internet at www. westfest. corn.

"Several lodges are busy at work, planning and promoting fall picnics and heritage celebrations."

Supreme Lodge Meeting Report Please take the time to read the minutes of July 1113 Supreme Lodge meeting which appear on pages three through seven of this week's Vestnik.

In that this was the first Supreme Lodge meeting following the 2000 convention, it's interesting to see how actions taken by the delegates are factoring into the decision-making process. As always, if you'd like more information about anything that was covered, please feel free to contact your district director or any of our officers.

While there was some discussion about the new by-law providing for social members, the Supreme Lodge must still determine the dues structure — if any — that will be assessed to social members. Likewise, how the by-law relates to youngsters enrolled as social members and their eligibility to participate in the youth program still needs to be decided.

By common consent, the Supreme Lodge decided to table this item until its October meeting.

As previously stated in this column, the decision to allow for social memberships isn't a new thing.

Several fraternal societies actively promote social memberships.

Generally stated, the social members — and their families — provide their fraternal orders with prime sales leads.

The by-law change that will provide for social membership in the SPJST goes into effect January 1, 2001. Watch for updates on this topic in the coming weeks.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIK/3

Famil Fun and Important SPJST Dates

Minutes of the July 11, 12 and 13, 2000

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September 1-3 September 9 September 10 September 10 September 16 September 17 September 17 September 17 September 23 September 23 September 24 October October 8 October 13-14 October 14 October 15 October 22 October 25-27 October 28 October 28 October 28 October 28 November 4 November 4

Westfest - West, Texas Kolache Festival - Caldwell, Texas Annual Picnic at Lodge 38, Kovar District Seven Fall Meeting at Lodge 107, Floresvilie .

Czech Heritage Day and 90th Anniversary Celebration at Lod ge 92, Fort Worth District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 196, Houston-West Czech Fest at Lodge 84, Dallas • • .

SPJST Education and Nature Center Board Meetif g • at the SPJST Home Office in Temple District Four Fail Fun Day at Lodge 49, Rowena Melodion Band at Lodge 196, Houston-West Czech Heritage . Month.in Texas Heritage Day at the Texas State Fair in Dallas Second Annual District Six Barbecue Cookoff at the Jaycee Hall in Victoria • Melodion Band at Lodge 47, Seaton District One Fall Meeting District Three Fa" Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas Supreme Lodge Meeting et the SPJST Home Office n Temple National Make a Difference. Day . • .

Czech Heritage Day at.Lodge 24, Cyclone "42" Tournament at Lodge 48, Beyersville Czech Fest hosted by District Four and Concho Valley CHS Barbecue Cookoff and. Sale Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone • Czech Youth Symphony at Temple College; performance sponsored by SPJST and Temple College • District Six Fall Meeting at Inez Community Center, hosted

by Lodge 97, Placed° • • e--SF'JST-

Make a Difference (Continued from page 1.)

It's Easy to Do Provided that you've got the initiative, getting your lodge or youth club involved in Make a Difference Day is easy. Just look around your community and see what needs to be done. Do it and then send in your entry telling what you did. Even if you need more than one day for your project, just plan to do a good part of your volunteering on Make A Difference Day. For example, if you decide to rebuild a community park, you may have to do some building the week before or some painting the week after, but a significant part of the work needs to take place on that Saturday.

Reaching out toward the community makes everyone feel good and provides the satisfaction of working with others toward a shared goal. As your lodge or youth club project develops, be creative and open to all ideas.

According to organizers, some of the best projects have originated from seemingly casual remarks and observations. Give everyone a chance to brainstorm.

A Rewarding Project While service provides its own reward, participating in the National Make a Difference Day could also mean cash dollars for your lodge or youth club. Starting in September, managers of Wal-Mart's more than 2,300 stores will each have a total of $1,000 in grants to help you fund local Make a Difference Day projects.

This grant money can be used to develop new or continuing programs as long as you are affiliated with a 501(c)(3) charity. Although the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum is still awaiting 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS, there are many worthy charitable groups that could benefit from and appreciate your Make a Difference Day support. Consider,

too, that in 1998, the SPJST designated four groups as "SPJST Statewide Charities" — The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, Inc. (LaGrange); The Czech Cultural Center, Houston; The Czech Educational Foundation of Texas; and The Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children. To apply for one of the Make a Difference Day grants, please visit your local Wal-Mart customer service desk September 1-15 and explain your Make A Difference Day project.

Thanks to various corporate sponsorships, additional cash incentives will be awarded to various Make a Difference Day projects. For instance, the top ten projects selected will each receive $10,0000, courtesy of Paul Newman, for their outstanding efforts. What's more, Wal-Mart will also donate $2,000 to 104 worthy projects — two from every state and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

Honorees will be spotlighted in an April 2001 issue of USA WEEKEND, coinciding with National Volunteer Week, and on the Make a Difference Day website.

Entry Forms If your lodge or youth club wants to be an official participant in Make a Difference Day 2000, you'll need an entry form. Entry forms will not be accepted by USA WEEKEND until after October 28, 2000. Entry forms will be available online at http://usaweekend.com/diffday or through the Vestnik office. In the event that a significant number of lodges and youth clubs participate, we'll include our won special "Make a Difference" section in the Thanksgiving edition of the Vestnik.

In the meantime, if you have any questions or would like a Make a Difference Day planning guide, please contact the Vestnik office, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny or check out the Make a Difference Day web -ekend.com/diffday. site at )JST-

Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST Held at the Home Office Temple, Texas The regular meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST was called to order by Chairman of the Board Vanek at 8:30 a.m. with the following Supreme Lodge members present: Howard B. 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.

Chairman Vanek welcomed Gene McBride, Vice President elect to the meeting.

MINUTES - The minutes were reviewed page by page. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to approve the minutes. Motion passed unanimously.

OLD BUSINESS: CEMETERY MARKERS - President Leshikar reported there have been 21 cemetery markers sold. There were 100 markers ordered and the cost to the Society was $34.00 for each one. Chairman Vanek presented a request from a member for SPJST to provide cemetery markers to members for no charge.

Director Victorick moved, seconded by Director Broz, to continue with the current procedure of charging $34.00 for the purchase of a cemetery marker.

Motion passed unanimously.

FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR - President Leshikar informed the Supreme Lodge members the guidelines sent to local lodges are from the NFCA. If a member is a sales representative, the NFCA will continue to recognize that member, but the member cannot win the national honor. Several suggestions for the Fraternalist of the Year program included: 1. Have an outside group judge the fraternalist 2. Have separate programs for NFCA and local lodges select a fraternalist for SPJST. 3. Use district Fraternal Activities Coordinators to make selection.

Legal Advisor Kacir moved, seconded by Vice President Mikeska, for the President to make a recommendation for Fraternalist of the Year Program at the next meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

LOCAL LODGES - A booklet for local lodge officers, that includes both requirements and suggestions for conducting a SPJST meeting should be completed shortly according to President Leshikar. There was a discussion about the lack of publicity on lodges without buildings. It was suggested to encourage lodges to hold a social, a planning meeting and have a speaker each quarter. There is a need for a program to recruit lodge officers.

Position Available field Training Coordinator Job Description: The SPJST Field Training Coordinator works directly with sales representatives by providing training in all phases of insurance and annuity sales. One hundred percent of the job will be spent in field and therefore requires extensive travel.

Requirements:

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Extensive background and knowledge in insurance sales.

Ability to present written and oral materials to groups.

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to use notebook computer.

Must live in Temple area.

Valid Texas Driver's license.

Interestm mmons should semi resume :::::rnither 15, 2000 to veto SPJST cio Supreme Lotit lice Presil one McBride PO. Box 100, Temple, Texas 1baud-d100 For additional information, including salary and benefits, please contact the Vice President's office at 1 (800) 727-7578.

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000 SPJST EDUCATION AND NATURE CENTEA - President Leshikar moved. seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to approve $7,000.00 to use toward:; setting up the SPJST Education and Nature Center; and Legal Advisor Kacir given the authority to begin the legal work on this project. Motion carried unanimously. The directors of the Education and Nature Center are to have • their first meeting August 6, 2000 and John Engelke is chairman.

There are some technical questions about the SPJST Education and Center. The President and Vice President will draft in detail how the cen:t.:to be educational and a nature center and who will be using the faciiit.; recently elected directors of the SPJST Education and Nature Center wii,dsc be providing details as to how the center is to be educational and a nature cert f: and also who will be using the facility.

There is a need to advertise the SPJST Library Archives and Museum in the Vesinii: and other areas where members might be interested in making donations. Both 501(c )(3)'s are to be self-supporting.

Legal Advisor presented his plans to attend a continuing education seminar in Galveston.

YOUTH DEPARTMENT - State Youth Director Zavodny's report was reviewed. Director Hanus complimented her on the work she is doing. There was a discussion of the State Youth Director's work log. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to not publish the daily log in the reports, but to have the work log available for the board or supervisor as requested. This log is to be consistent with the format used by the State Field Representatives. The motion carried unanimously.

The Youth Department had adopted a new motto submitted by Traci Dobecka, Lodge 6-Cottonwood. The motto is: 1 pledge my support to uphold the high ideals of the SPJST: Seeking brotherhood; Pledging benevolence; Joining hands; Supporting humanity; Trusting in my ability to make this world a better place.

This I pledge.

There were fifty-six teens and twenty-three adults at the LIT workshop held at the Peaceable Kingdom. This was the largest attendance since 1986.

Recess was taken from 10:00 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.

FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Rosenkranz's report was discussed.

Legal Advisor Kacir stated that the Supreme Lodge can continue to require ten days and five nights per month in the field and this will be consistent with the By-Laws.

Director Bayer moved, seconded by Director Victorick, to go into executive session. Voting in favor were: President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Legal Advisor Kacir, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Voting against was Director Broz. Motion passed.

Recess was taken from 12:30 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, AND MUSEUM - President Leshikar reported for the last quarter there were 303 visitors from Texas, sixty from out of state, and twenty-four visitors from out of the USA. SALES - Vice President Mikeska reported that applications written is down by 9.42% over 1999; insurance written is down by 6.92% over 1999 and earned premiums are down by 31.49%. Insurance sales have historically been down during the convention year.

NEW LODGES - Vice President Mikeska reported the new lodges in progress are Lodge 205-Terrell; Lodge 207-Iowa Park; Lodge 209-Hamilton; Lodge 210-Fairfield; Lodge 211 Palestine; Lodge 212-Boerne; Lodge 213Fredricksburg; Lodge 216-Athens; Lodge 217-Spring; Lodge 218-Laredo; Lodge 219-El Paso; Lodge 220-McAllen; Lodge 221-Harker Heights and Lodge 223-Palacious. Vice President Mikeska reported Lodge 205-Terrell has enough members to be reorganized. Vice President Mikeska moved seconded

by Director Bayer, to extend the target date for organizing new lodges in process to October 31, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.

STATE FIELD MANAGER - State Field Manager McBride's report was reviewed. The Stephenville lodge has elected new officers. State Field Manager McBride reported on the new display which was used at the Pioneer Museum in Temple the weekend of July 8th. Financial Secretary Mikulas complimented State Field Manager McBride on the work he did at the Texas

Barbecue Lunch. This was an excellent way to promote SPJST. NE ' PR•DUCTS - The Life-Guard 10 rate cards are in production and sales classes for this product should begin about the end of July.

COMMISSIIINS - Vice President Mikeska reported Actuary John Agee has been researching. the rates to see if SPJST can offer a super-preferred rate on one of the insurance products. There is also a study being done to consider renewal commissions being extended over a longer period of time. This could result in a lowering of first year percentage of commissions.

Ti AINING - Vice President Mikeska indicated classes for continuing education are being planned. The classes have to be approved by the Texas Department of Insurance.

ER ORS & OMMISSI NS COVE GE - An application for E & 0 coverage submitted to an insurance carrier and the rates for this coverage are expected shortly according to Vice President Mikeska.

ILLUSTRATION SYSTEM/COMPLIANCE - Information about the product illustration were mailed to the sales representatives and the CDs were also mailed. The subchapter regulations went into effect July 1, 2000.

SALES CONTEST - Vice President Mikeska reported the winners of the "Sell Your Way to the SPJST Convention" were Albin Machu, Jerry Kucera, FIC, Johnnie Krizan; Karen Kasper, FIC, and Bernado Garcia.

The contest "Boogie to Branson" will end August 31, 2000.

BY-LAWS AND PROCEEDINGS - Bids for printing the By-Laws and Proceedings of the SPJST XXVIII Convention were received from Main Printing, Central Texas Printing and Nystrom Lithocraft. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Director Victorick, to go to each of the lowest bidders, if they would accept the print of either the By-Laws or proceedings individually. If the printers would not accept splitting the By-Laws and proceedings, then the contract would be offered to the printers with the overall lowest bid.

MISSION 2100 - Vice President Mikeska and State Field Manger McBride presented ideas for the upcoming Mission 2100 drive. Some of the ideas included the program needs to offer an incentive for local lodge officers, perhaps a thermometer on the front page of the Vestnik to keep track of the progress, and have a promotion each month on possible leads. There was a lengthy discussion as to the feasibility of these ideas.

Recess was taken from 3:00 p.m. to 3:10 p.m. and then the Supreme Lodge went into Executive Session.

The Supreme Lodge returned to the regular meeting at 4:30 p.m.

Vice President Mikeska expressed the need for a smooth transition period between himself and the incoming Vice President. Vice President Mikeska agreed to continue as a consultant until December 31, 2000 if the following conditions are met: 1. Continue to pay my approved salary until December 31, 2000.

2. The society pay any authorized charges incurred but not now due.

3. The society to allow reimbursement and to discharge obligations such as the Chair of the TFC Centennial Committee and the commitment at FFMA. 4. The society pay accumulated sick leave as authorized by the Supreme Lodge after updating my report filed with Financial Secretary Mikulas on November 5, 1999, per request of the Board, be paid by lump sum at the time of the transaction.

5. The society pay monthly cost of group healthcare coverage for myself and Dorothy per the Supreme Lodge and as authorized by the XXVIII Convention.

6. To be covered under the Society's Indemnity Agreement Liability Insurance for occurrences during active term.

Director Bayer moved, seconded by Director Hanus, to accept Vice President Mikeska as consultant from August 1, 2000 till December 31, 2000, provided the above are met. Voting in favor were: President Leshikar, 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. Vice President Mikeska abstained. Motion passed.

Director Bayer moved, seconded by Director Hanus to appoint Gene McBride Vice President with full duties and voting rights beginning August 1, 2000 with Vice President Mikeska serving as consultant until December 31, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.

State Field Manager McBride expressed his appreciation to Vice President

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIK/5 Mikeska for his outstanding leadership over the past six years and thanked him for the opportunities he had been given.

There are twenty-nine lodges that have not responded to the request for the copies of the 990/990T for the year of 1999.

Chairman Vanek made the following audit assignments as the securities had already been audited by Henry Jezek, Independent Auditor, Vice President Mikeska, secretary-Treasurer Anglin, and Director Klinkovsky.

VESTNIK - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there are 8,007 subscribers of the Vestnik and the circulation has increased by 278 during the first six months of 2000. The total cost of postage per week is $1,400.00 and the cost of printing is $1,000.00 each week.

Automobile/Time Log Invoices Ledger

Director Klinkovsky Director Krizan Director Broz Director Bayer Director Hanus Director Vanek

The officers will be available if needed.

Recess was taken at 5:15 p.m. and the audit will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the regular meeting at 12:45 p.m.

The Audit Committee made the following reports: Automobile/Time Logs - Director Krizan indicated the logs were being kept in a proper manner, but he could not attest to the authenticity of the entries. The logs indicate they are kept in a timely manner. Director Krizan stated that the Society has a generous sick leave and vacation policy in force and further inquired that if an officer took a day off after being on company business on a weekend, what was it charged to. Chairman Vanek responded if officers work three weekends straight let them take off a day without it being charged to vacation or sick leave. It was decided the logs would continue to be kept as they have been in the past. Director Krizan reported mileage was slightly less this year as compared to last year.

Fred L. Morris, Redmond Jones and Rodney H. Deyoe, representatives from the City of Temple made a presentation concerning the land east of the home office building.

Henry Jezek, Independent Auditor was welcomed to the meeting. He reviewed the Independent Auditor's report and reviewed the differences of statutory and GAAP accounting. He reported that when the securities were audited at the bank and in the safe keeping account, everything was in order. He also reported there were no changes on the audit from what Financial Secretary Mikulas had presented.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - The quarterly statement was submitted to the Texas Department of Insurance, and was filed on time according to Financial Secretary Mikulas. The statement was reviewed line by line.

Financial Secretary Mikulas moved to ratify the quarterly statement, seconded

by Director Hanus, and passed unanimously.

BUDGET - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported on the budget for 2000. The actual expenses are at 42% of the budgeted amount and the income is 42% of the budgeted projection. The budget was reviewed item by item.

INCENTIVE PROGRAM - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported thirteen lodges have met the insurance requirements for the first step; five lodges met the qualification for honorable mention; one lodge the bronze award; four lodges the silver award and three lodges the gold award.

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported the audit by the Texas Department of Insurance has been completed by Tom Gay, Examiner. There was no management letter with the audit. Financial Secretary Mikulas moved, seconded by Director Victorick, to ratify the Texas Department of Insurance Audit. Motion carried unanimously.

PENDING LOANS, LITIGATION TAX SUITS FORECLOSURERS, & BANKRUPTCIES - Legal Advisor Kacir reported on pending loans, threatened tax suits, foreclosures in process and bankruptcies.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR - Legal Advisor Kacir expressed a need for part-time help when the SPJST's volume of work is heavy. He proposed the parttime help would be an independent contractor to the SPJST and he would document the number of hours actually worked. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Hanus, to authorize the Legal Advisor to have a qualified person as an independent contractor at $25.00 an hour for not more than an average of eight to ten hours per week. The time is to be monitored by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin and is to be billed monthly. Voting in favor were President Leshikar, Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Klinkovsky, Director Krizan, Director Broz, Director Hanus, Director Vanek, and Director Bayer. Abstaining was Legal Advisor Kacir. Motion passed.

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

Recess was taken from 6:05 p.m. until 8:05 a.m.

Invoices - Director Broz reported things cost more than in the past and there were very few car expenses over the past six months. Director Bayer reported some of the telephone calls were lengthy and none should be over thirty minutes. There was an excessive amount of directory assistant calls and each cost about $1.00. President Leshikar responded some of the directory assistance calls were his and he would pay for the charges and Vice President Mikeska reported he has paid for his personal calls.

General Ledger - Director Hanus reported that all the figures were in order and these figures were cash figures.

The Supreme Lodge went into Executive Session from 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

MISSION 2101 - Due to the length of time it will take to set up the Mission 2100 program it was decided for the Vice President to present the program to the Board in the October meeting with the program beginning January 1, 2001.

A committee consisting of the officers, Director Broz, Director Krizan, and Consultant Mikeska is to make a recommendation for the Mission 2100 program during the October Supreme Lodge Meeting.

LODGE COMPLIANCE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin reported on the twenty-six lodges that have not submitted the listing of lodge officers for the year of 2000 and are in jeopardy of having program benefits withheld. The lodges are: District I — Lodge 13-Dime Box, Lodge 14-Wesley, Lodge 21-Engle, Lodge 51-Ellinger, Lodge 188-Centerville and Lodge 201-Bleiblerville-Nelsonville.

District II — Lodge 171-Lockhart, and Lodge 174-Rockdale, District III — Lodge 5-Tioga, Lodge 25-Ennis, Lodge 35-Elk, Lodge 82-Ennis, Lodge 110-Kaufman, Lodge 167-Penelope, and Lodge 178-Longview

EDITOR - Editor Vanicek's report was reviewed.

SOCIAL MEMBERS - There was a discussion about social members and the amount of dues to be collected. The social member could not be a delegate; could not hold office in the local lodge; and would not be eligible for mortgage loans.

By common consent it was decided to table this item until the October meeting.

DISTRICT I - Director Victorick reported on attending lodge meetings at Lodge 13-Dime Box; Lodge 201-Bleihierville-Nelsonville; Lodge 169Brenham; Lodge 38-Smithville, Lodge 39-Bryan; Lodge 189-Bryan/College Station; and Lodge 186-Caldwell.

DISTRICT H - Director Klinkovsky reported on attending meetings at Lodge 47- Seaton, Lodge 15-Buckholts, and Lodge 87-Temple. He attended the State Horseshoe Tournament; Lodge 80-Holland's fundraiser, Lodge 47-Seaton's picnic, worked at Home Office for charity fundraiser, District II Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 29-Taylor.

DISTRICT III - Director Krizan reported Lodge 5-Tioga continues to meet monthly, needs recruitment of more sales representatives, and lodge members to do fraternal work. Lodge 54-West is progressing nicely and recently honored their 50-year and 75-year members along with an age 96 presentation.

There was a discussion on the need to actively recruit SOKOL members in this area for membership in the SPJST. Lodge 178-Longview, and Lodge 195-Cleburne, want more sales representatives. Lodge 35-Elk is still rebuilding attendance, which has increased from five members to twenty members per meeting. Lodge 183-Arlington has recruited a new sales representative and is doing a good job at sales. Director Krizan again asked about the feasibility of paying sales agents commission by direct deposit, if requested. Financial Secretary Mikulas is still checking with the programmer and should have an answer by the next meeting.

District IV — Lodge 157-Lubbock District V — Lodge149-Alvin, and Lodge 191-Lufkin, Lodge 114-Fairchilds, Lodge 156-Baytown, Lodge 162 Iowa Colony, and Lodge 181-Conroe,

DISTRICT IV - Director Broz reported State Field Representative Rollwitz is doing real well. He also commented some of the newer lodges are weak in parliamentary procedures. Director Broz presented a letter from a delegate, "expressing extreme displeasure over the letter of "Black Bart".

District VI — Lodge 8-Weimar, Lodge 143-Inez, and Lodge 184-Moulton, District VII — Lodge 137-Taft,

Director Broz thanked State Field Manger McBride for attending District IV Youth Achievement Day.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000 DISTRICT V - Director Hanus thanked everyone involved in setting up the new 501(c)(3) for the SPJST Library Archives and Museum. Lodge 88Houston is celebrating 90 years in operation. Lodge 175-Rosenberg is not doing much for SPJST but is working for other organizations.

DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer reported on attending a joint meeting with Lodge 202-Jourdanton and Lodge 161-Jourdanton. Lodge 202-Jourdanton voted to accept Lodge 161-Jourdanton in a merger and Lodge 161-Jourdanton voted to merge with Lodge 202-Jourdanton. Lodge 107-Floresville had a lockin for the Youth in District VII. Director Bayer thanked President Leshikar for attending District VII Youth Achievement Day. DISTRICT VI - Director Vanek reported District VI is having a District CookOff again and all lodges are to participate. Lodge 41-Port Lavaca has decided to have a meal with each meeting. Lodge 8-Weimar has elected officers and President Leshikar is to send someone in July to help with their meetings.

Lodge 97-Placedo had a 50-year pin presentation. rector Vanek commented a director has lots of work and needs help and leadership from the Home Office. It takes recruiting of sales representatives for each district to meet their quota.

Recess was taken from 9:20 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.

NEW BUISNESS: CONVENTION - President Leshikar reported the extra $100.00 as approved by the Convention to each lodge holding Youth Achievement Day has been sent to the districts.

The Finance Committee recommended to pay mileage at 32-1/2 cents per mile or the IRS allowable amount whichever is higher. Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Financial Secretary Mikulas, to pay the 32-1/2 cents per mile effective immediately. Passed unanimously.

CALENDAR - President Leshikar reported bids for the 2001 SPJST calendar will need to be requested from printing companies and opened at the October Supreme Lodge meeting. President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Broz, to have bids for the SPJST calendar opened at the next meeting.

Recess was taken from noon until 12:35 p.m.

Vice President Mikeska, moved for State Field Manager McBride to head a committee of the officers and present a recommendation at the October Supreme Lodge meeting about a managing general agency. Motion seconded

by Financial Secretary Mikulas and passed unanimously.

AUTOMOBILE - State Field Manager McBride presented information on the automobiles as to the current mileage on each car and the total miles driven by each field person during 1999. There was a discussion on which cars or van needed to be replaced along with a discussion of having cars or paying mileage to all individuals for business travel. Director Bayer moved, Vice President Mikeska seconded, the motion for the President to get bids and purchase three cars and sell the three high mileage cars. 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.

DELENQUENCIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented recommendations for the twelve loans that are over 90 days past due, in foreclosure, or bankruptcy as of June 30, 2000. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Bayer, to accept the recommendations on the delinquent loans.

Motion passed unanimously.

UNIVERSAL LIFE - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir, for the Universal Life interest rate to be 7.25% through October 31, 2000. Motion passed unanimously.

ANNUITIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented the returns on the assets allocated to the annuities. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir, for the interest rate on Annuity I to be 5.3% through October 31, 2000. Motion passed unanimously.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Klinkovsky, for the interest rate on Annuity II to remain at 6.3% through October 31, 2000. Motion passed unanimously.

CONVENTION - President Leshikar reported he has reserved the Mayborn Center for the second week in June of 2004. There was a discussion as to possibly holding the convention on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Recommendations of the days of the Convention are to be discussed in the October meeting.

Secretary Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Broz, for the interest rate of the Roth Annuity to remain at 6.3%. Motion passed unanimously.

There was a discussion as to the cost of the previous five conventions:

INVESTMENTS - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to ratify the investments for the previous quarter. Seconded by Director Bayer and passed unanimously.

1984 1988 1992 1996 2000

Corpus Christi $334,000.00 Temple 300,000.00 Victoria 214,000.00 Arlington 296,000.00 Temple 240,000.00

(4 days) (4 days) (3 days) (3 days) (3 days)

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - President Leshikar requested approval of the starting salary to be based on qualification and the person will be in the field most of the time as put forth by the SPJST Convention.

EDUCATION AND NATURE CENTER - There was a discussion about what is needed for this center. It was suggested to have the center near Temple, dorm building for large groups, RV hook-up, central building and a lake. The fees should be reasonable to accommodate people and still meet most of the center's expenses.

EMPLOYEES - State Field Manager McBride expressed his desire to hire a field training coordinator to conduct all of the training statewide. This would free the State Field Representatives to recruit sales representatives and work with current sales representatives.

Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to hire a-field training coordinator with the officers reviewing the resumes and then submitting the recommendation to the Supreme Lodge by mail poll. The Field Training Coordinator will not have an office at the Home Office. Motion passed unanimously.

State Field Manager McBride shared with the Supreme Lodge what his philosophies were and also what he was expecting each position duties to be. He expressed a need for another employee to have administrative skills and handle mailouts.

Director Hanus moved, seconded by Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, for the rate of the Immediate Annuity to remain at 6.3%. Motion passed unanimously.

EQUITIES - Secretary-Treasurer Anglin presented a proposal to hire Buddie Ballard of First Union Securities to handle a portion of SPJST equities. There would be a total of $500,000 invested in this account. The goal of this account would be to exceed the total return of the S & P 500. Before any transaction is executed the officers would be required to authorize the transaction. The fee structure would be a percentage of total assets. Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Krizan, to authorize the officers to enter a contract with First Union Securities to handle a portion of the equities and follow the procedures of By-Law 33(d). Motion passed unanimously.

MAIL POLL - Secretary Treasurer Anglin moved, seconded by Director Victorick to ratify the mail poll authorizing distributing copies of the independent audit to the delegates at the convention. Motion passed unanimously.

INCOME AND EXPENSE - Financial Secretary Mikulas compared the expenses and income for the six months to the expenses and income of the same period in 1999. The total expenses have increased approximately 21% during this period while the income has decreased by 16%.

ANNUNITIES - Financial Secretary Mikulas reported there are 1,132 certificates in Annuity I with a value of $17,871,537.36. Annuity II has 1,389 certificates with a value of 30,022,759.88. The Roth IRA has 45 certificates and a value of $288,193.34.

MORTGAGE LOANS - Legal Advisor Kacir reported the business homestead law has recently been liberalized.

DISTRICT I - Director Victorick reported District I Youth Achievement Day will be Sunday and the Youth Camp will be July 21 - 24, 2000.

Vice President Mikeska moved, seconded by Director Bayer to authorize the hiring of an administrative person for the Vice President department at a salary of up to $1,600.00 a month and a $50.00 a month raise after 90 days. Motion passed unanimously.

DISTRICT II - Director Klinkovsky presented information from a delegate that at the next SPJST Convention to have the head table served and then have the delegates go through a buffet line. There are only 250 SPJST Cookbooks left. Director Klinkovsky moved, seconded by President Leshikar, to order 2,000 more cookbooks. Motion passed unanimously.

MANAGING GENERAL AGENCY - There was a discussion concerning the advantages of the SPJST having a managing general agency to offer other products to our members.

DISTRICT III - Director Krizan complemented President Leshikar on listing the memorial scholarship designation in the Vestnik. He indicated that one was missed and that the print identifying the person honored should be larger. He

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIKI7 expressed his opinion that the Scholarship Program is one of the best fraternal programs the SPJST has to offer to all our youth members. He also expressed a need to further develop and promote the memorial designation as a way to increase contributions. Director Krizan moved, seconded by Director Hanus, to increase the amount of the scholarships from $750.00 to $1,000.00. 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. Motion passed.

Director Krizan moved to allocate $5,000.00 each year of the amount the Convention approved to establish a permanent endowment fund that will provide a lasting legacy. Seconded by Director Hanus. Voting in favor were: Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Financial Secretary Mikulas, Director Victorick, Director Krizan, Director Hanus, and Legal Advisor Kacir.

Voting against were Director Bayer, Director Broz, President Leshikar, Director Klinkovsky, and Director Vanek. Motion passed.

Lodge 6-Cottonwood will be having their annual fund raising picnic next week and the lodge consistently donates over $2,000.00 of their proceeds to local charities each year. Lodge 54-West and Lodge 6-Cottonwood invites everyone to the Westfest on Labor Day weekend. Lodge 183-Arlington extends an invitation to all Supreme Lodge members to attend their appreciation party on August 14, 2000 and their membership rally and meet the lodge party on August 25, 2000.

DISTRICT IV - Director Broz invited everyone to the Czech Fest in Rowena on October 28th and District IV Fun Day September 28th. He thought this was a good meeting and a lot had been accomplished.

DISTRICT V - Director Hanus thanked the people for donating to the SPJST Library Archives and Museum.

DISTRICT VII - Director Bayer inquired about small loans to lodges. After a discussion it was decided these loans could be made. The only paperwork would be the application, the note, the deed of trust; and a resolution, which would have to be provided to the Home Office. The director would perform the evaluation without cost to the Society.

Secretary-Treasurer Anglin moved to do lodge loans in an amount of $10,000.00 or less, with zero interest charge, maximum length of the loan would be seven years. The maximum amount of new loans in this program would be $50,000.00 per calendar year. These loans are to be used for repair; improvements, or taxes only. Motion seconded by President Leshikar and passed unanimously.

Director Bayer invited everyone to the District VII Fall Meeting at Lodge 107Floresville on September 10, 2000.

DISTRICT VI - Director Vanek invited everyone to the District VI Barbecue Cook-off on October 13th and 14th.

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR - The State Fraternal Activities Coordinator's position is to spend at least 10 days and 5 nights per month working with the lodges; there is no change in the job description and the vehicle policy remains the same.

Around the Districts District Five planning group meeting maptfun-filled day District Five Planning meeting met at Ryan's Restaurant, 34th and Highway 290. The meeting was called to order by President Evelyn Mikeska at 6:30 p.m. The District Five Fall Fun day will be held September 17, 2000.

The host lodge will be Lodge 196, Jednota Houston-West located at 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas, 77429.

We will have a short business meeting from 11:30 to 12 noon.

Registration for the contests will start at 1] a.m. for the youth Christmas ornament contest, for needlepoint, all handmade and/or baked goods, handmade miscellaneous crafts and horseshoes.

Lunch will be at noon and social from 12 noon till. This will be a covered dish meal. All of you cooks bring your favorite dish and a sweet. The meat will be barbecue brisket furnished by the district.

We need door prizes and prizes for bingo, so bring whatever money or gifts.

Carolyn Filipp is in charge of the music. Fred Buri is in charge of games—horseshoes and all other contests of miscellaneous needlepoint, baked goods and crafts. We will also play bingo. In charge of bingo are Clara Broz and Dorothy Pflughaupt.

Then we will have a silent auction

107, Floresville hosts District Seven Fall meeting Lodge

Floresville Lodge 107 is busy planning for the fall meeting and family fun day on September 10 at the SPJST Hall near Floresville. (Refer to accompanying agenda article.)

Please RSVP

Lunch consisting of sausage, buttered potatoes, green beans, etc. will be served at noon for $3 for adults and $2 for children ages 10 and under. To order plates, please call your lodge secretary or Bob Bayer (830) 216-7954, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 no later than September 4. Free soft drinks will be available all day.

(Continued on page 8.)

District Seven Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, September 10, 2000 Hosted by Lodge 107, Floresville • SPJST Hall, Floresville 10:30-11:30 a.m

11:15 a.m President Leshikar moved, seconded by Director Hanus, to advertise for a person to fill the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator position at a salary between $25,000.00 to $27,000.00. President Leshikar is to make a recommendation to the directors by mail poll and the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator will not be hired until approval has been received by mail poll.

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.

so bring anything that is homemade like pickles, peaches, sauerkraut, baked good or handmade items. We want all to come out for a fun day. Invite all your friends and let's have a great day.

Please circle this date. We will see you all there.

The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Evelyn Mikeska District Five President Lillia Mae Peter District Five Secretary —SPJST-

Brief Reports

Registration for door prizes, Christmas Ornament, Needlework and Kolache Contests (See specific rules in accompanying article.)

Free coffee and juice served.

District Meeting Called to Order President Frances McDonald Posting of Colors, Lodge 107 Welcome, Lodge 107 President Bob Bayer Roll Call of Officers/Lodges, Secretary Bettie House Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride District Seven Director Bob Bayer State Field Representative Larry Wagner, Jr.

Presentation of Plaques to Susan Bohnenberger and Ernest Jasek Other Announcements

The next meeting will be October 25, 26, and 27, 2000.

Spring Meeting Site Selection

President Leshikar moved, seconded by Legal Advisor Kacir to adjourn the meeting at 3:00 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Adjourn

Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer

12:00-12:45 p.m 12:45-1:00 p.m 1:00-2:00 p.m.

—SPJST2:00-3:00 p.m 3:00-3:30 p.m Men,

women and children of all ages have a need for the

kinds of seruices that our SPJST can provide. We haue a great uehicle for bringing people together and making their liues more secure. Your district's fall meeting is an excellent opportunity for you to haue fun and learn more about matters of lodge and Society business. Make plans now to attend your district's fall meeting.

Lunch: Sausage, Buttered Potatoes, Green Beans, Etc. $3 (adults), $2 (children, ages 10 and under) Youth Program Judging of contests listed above Bunco, Progressive "42" Horseshoes Awards, Split-the-Pot

• Door prizes and prize drawing items will be given throughout the day.

• Free soft drinks furnished by Lodge 107 will be served all day.

• Each lodge is requested to bring a prize drawing item (not to exceed $20) and a door prize (up to $10) to benefit the District • To order plates, contact your lodge secretary or Bob Bayer (830) 216-7945, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas, 78114 no later than September 4.

Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000

D i strict Seven (Continued from page 7.

Contests:

Youth Christmas Ornament Kolaches

• Member must be 18 or older and non-professional • Made from scratch using yeast dough • Must be made by person entering • Must consist of only one type of fill i ig (fruit or poppy seed)

[',:eediework Member must be 18 or older Made entirely by hand Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting and needlepoint Door prizes and prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day.

Everyone, including new members of new lodges, is encouraged to attend this special event. Bring a friend and enjoy an exciting day of contests, good food and fellowship.

Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

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1 lot° contest nner donates oceeds to BVCL Dear Mr. Leshikar, It was a pleasure to receive your letter with the $100 charitable donation check as the award for our family winning first place in the SPJST Flag Day photo contest.

We selected as the recipient of the contribution a pro-life organization, the Brazos Valley Coalition for Life (BVCL).

We chose the BVCL because we are proud of the work they do and have utmost confidence in the conscientious stewardship of the limited resources available to them. Thank you to the SPJST for making this contribution possible to a deserving organization.

Please contact me if you need additional information or have any questions. Thank you again. We are honored that our photo was selected for the grand prize.

Sincerely, Beverly Kloesel —SPJST-

Photo Finish for SPJST Flag Day Contest Johanna Kloesel, left, of Lodge 88, Houston presents $100 check to Lauren Guide, executive director of the Brazos Valley Coalition for Ufe. Johanna made the presentation on behalf of her family who were the winners of a $100 charitable donation check in the SPJST's 2000 Flag Day Photo Contest.

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

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Watch next week's Vestnik for lots more photos and features. In lieu of the fact that the Vestnik doesn't publish during the third week of August, we're playing catch-up with this week's issue. Thank you for your attention.

Lodge 25, Ennis samples YAD food entries Thursday, July 13, 2000 at 7 p.m., Lodge 25 members met for a night of honors and special entertainment. A social was planned with sandwiches and chips and some very good goodies that were brought in by the youth club.

These were entries that the youth made for the District Three Youth Achievement Day held at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. They proudly told about their entries and the place each had won. Raychel Clark also did the dance that won first place in individual talent.

Jake Holland represented Lodge 25 in royalty.

Also honored were the members, receiving 50-year pins: Sandra Hartman, Gladys Zapletal, Edwin Trojacek and Patricia Fowler. Not present were Johnny Dlabaj, Faye Holfer, Jr., Martha Kucera, Emil F. Langer, Jr., Edward Luksa, Martha Luksa, Edna Malcik, Shirley Marusak, Henrietta Novotny, Adolph Novy, Jeanette Patak and James Strunc.

Everyday Hero pins were awarded to Linda Trojacek, Randy Trojacek, Victor Trojacek, Patricia Fowler, Van Fowler, Julie Mraz, Milton Martinek and Johnnie Krajca, Sandra Slovak, Cathy Krajca, Martha Mach, Kay Lynn Kovar and Margaret Krajca.

The membership socialized and reminisced into the evening with scrapbooks that were on display. The evening was enjoyed by all present.

Our next regular meeting will be Thursday, August 10 at 8 p.m.

Fraternally, Margaret Krajca (Editor's Note: Watch for related photograhs in next week's Vestnik.)

—SPJST-

SCENES FROM 2000 STATE YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DAY

Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard meets September 12 Dear Members: On the 10th of September at 12 noon, Lodge Karel Jonas will convene its monthly meeting in the meeting room at 106 Leveridge Street. The early start is due to a hot meal for the buffet luncheon and 50-year membership pin presentations. A recess will be taken for the meal after convening the meeting, Pledge of Allegiance and remembrance of recent departed members. The meeting will reconvene after sufficient time for the meal. Pin presentation will take place upon reconvening with regular business being handled after.

August Meeting Report

A quorum was present to decide to have a hot meal in the September meeting. The convening time was moved up to 12 noon also. After this, all other business was moved through quickly.

After the business meeting, the fraternal hour buffet luncheon was held as scheduled.

On another subject, this writer wishes to call attention to all members to the national elections and urges all members who are of voting age to register now to vote if they have not done so already.

Vote early or on election day—either one, but vote! Remember, there were many a good, young men who gave their lives in World War I, World War II Korea, Vietnam and Desert Storm to protect your right to vote.

To the faithful: Mark your calendars on the 10th of September, the time of 12 noon and this writer remains...

Fraternally yours, Joseph D. Nezval, President —SPJST-

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIK/9

Lodge 32, Victoria members enjoy August social The August 9, 2000 meeting was well attended. We had our annual hamburger and hot dog social for our members. It was a great success and we were glad to see 22 members and four guests who attended. We want to give special thanks to Mike and Kathy Ahlstrom for cooking all the meat and sending all the invitations and planning the entertainment. Also special thanks to Franklin and Lois Elles for cooking the beans and chili. Also to all the ladies who brought the delicious desserts and side dishes. After the delicious meal, several enjoyed visiting and playing dominoes.

Next Meeting September 13 Our next meeting will be September 13, 2000. Hope to see all of you there.

Respectfully, Valeria Motal, Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 35, Elk

reports on August meeting

Mart Community Center as originally planned. A dance featuring Cherokee Rose will follow from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. will follow. All of you Pacvelkas and Kubitzas come out and make this the largest reunion ever.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Kubitza Phone: 254-875-2379 —SPJST-

Lodge 38, Kovar

annual picnic September 10 Our June meeting was called to order by President Johnnie Janak.

President Janak led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and afterwards a prayer

by Secretary Joe J. Sulak.

The minutes of May meeting were read by Secretary Joe J. Sulak and approved. The financial report was given by Treasurer Gearldeen Faust.

Joe J. Sulak and Johnnie Janak gave us a report on the XXVIIIth SPJST Convention.

Our July meeting, we will start getting prepared for our annual picnic.

Our annual picnic this year is Sunday, September 10, 2000. We will have a dinner and country auction.

The meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Betty Barta, Reporter

The meeting was called to order by SPJSTPresident Randy Pavelka on Sunday, August 13 at 3:00 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members.

Secretary Karla Pavelka read the minutes of the previous meeting. The Lodge treasurer's report was made by Barbara Pavelka. Other chairmen made their sales reports.

Gene Edward Pavelka had contacted the insurance adjuster to check on the roof and ceiling for rain damage. He is El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 also going to check on buying an air gathered for the regular monthly meeting conditioner for the kitchen. He also August 13, 2000. President Sheldon reported that a new motor for the Holub welcomed all members and guest. kitchen stove exhaust fan had been President Holub called the meeting to installed. order at 2 p.m. with 32 members and one Discussion was held for a fund rais- guest present. The Pledge of Allegiance ing dinner on Sunday, October 22, was recited and a moment of silence was 2000. Turkey and dressing for the meal observed for all the sick in the communiwill be featured. A prize drawing for a ty and deceased members. Roll call of quilt and chances on a 50/50 pot will be officers cited all officers present. The sold. minutes of the July meeting were read The Lodge Recognition and with no corrections.

Incentive Program was discussed, urgPresident Holub gave the president's ing members to help our sales represe- report. A thank you was received from natives bring in new members.

Kevin Sczech. The Incentive Report The Pavelka family reunion will be results were read. President Holub statheld on Sunday, September 3 at Elk ed that Lodge 40 has 44 new members to SPJST Hall. It is not being held at the date this year. Ruby Kunz gave the

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Treasurer's report.

Michelle Kunz gave the report for the Youth Club. She announced that one member, Cory Cerny, entered the teeshirt design contest. Cory received a certificate of appreciation for entering the contest. Allen Bacak gave the bar report.

President Holub stated the Monday night bingo is coming along good and we are averaging 167 attendees per bingo night. President Holub thanked July kitchen workers. He thanked Ruby for mowing. President Holub thanked all that worked during the first Annual Czech Heritage Day Fund Raiser. Lodge 40 served plates to go.

Birthdays for August are Janet Marik and Jerome Holub. Mr. Holub won the cake which he shared with the membership. Tria Molberg won the attendance prize.

Edmund Kana made a motion to adjourn the meeting seconded by James Bacak. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

Refreshments were served to all after the meeting.

Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 4,,

El Campo- HiIlje requests RSVP r September meeting meal Sunday, September 10, 2000, El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40 will hold its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. in Hillje at the SPJST hall. A meal will be served. Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, September 5, 2000 to Debbie Sczech (979) 543-3179; Sheldon Holub (979) 543-7387; or Tria Molberg (979) 543-3044. Members asked to please bring a dessert. Thank you.

Tria Molberg, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton

meeting and watermelon social September 5 Dolores Skrabanek, President, called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., Monday, August 7. Calvin Skrabanek and Jerome Orsag brought in the flags

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and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Estille Grossman and Dorothy Skrabanek were visitors. Forty-eight members attended the meeting. The Youth Club did not meet as they had a swimming party planned for August 13 along with their monthly meeting.

Joyce Skrabanek had sent get well cards to Leon Jezek, Helen Janacek, Abbye Zavodny, Albina Mikeska and Dorothy Skrabanek. We wish all a speedy recovery.

New members excepted are Gordon L. Kohutek, Joshua Andrew Machicek, Edward I. Mihatsch and Leon Zavodny, Sr. Transferred in are Beth (Bravenec) Rabroker and Rudy Grossman, Jr. We welcome these members and invite them to our meetings.

Roll call, correspondence and minutes were read by Secretary Adeline Kohutek. Gladys Marek gave the financial report. All officers and chairpersons gave satisfactory reports.

E.J. Pechal gave a report on the recent barbecue cookoff. It was very well attended with about 34 teams participating despite the hot weather.

Woodrow Marek gave the second quarter audit report. He also reported what the planning committee has been doing so far.

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000 Happy August birthday to Ruth Hanusch, Joyce Skrabanek, Walter Pomykal, Henry Janacek, Edward Mares and Rudy Grossman.

Happy 50th anniversary to Louis and Ruth Kohutek.

Door prize winners were Gladys Marek, Della Mares and Ruth Hanusch.

Because of the Labor Day weekend in September, our next meeting will be held Tuesday night, September 5 at 7 p.m. followed with a watermelon social.

Board meeting will be Monday, August 21 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Adeline Kohutek Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton planning Czech Heritage Day celebration Dear Members, The Melodion Band from the Czech Republic was booked for Saturday, October 14, 2000 and we have decided to hold the Czech Heritage Day then.

The doors will open at 3 p.m.

A meal consisting of sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes and mixed vegetables will be served from 4 p.m. until sold out. The price is only $5 per plate with tea or coffee and kolaches, too.

The dance will he from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. The dance ticket is $6 per person.

Those under 14 admitted free.

If you have a Czech costume, please wear it to add color to this special event. Everyone is being invited to enjoy a good meal and good music for your listening and dancing pleasure on Saturday, October 14 beginning from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Circle your calendar for this date at Seaton Star Hall for a good time. You will not regret being there.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, FAC —SPJST-

Lodge 49, Rowena reports on August meeting On August 2, 2000 the meeting was called to order by President Sylvia Rollwitz. Roll call and the minutes of

our last meeting were read by Nancy Schwertner. Maynard Schwertner delivered the financial report.

Members discussed the Fall Fun Day on September 23 and the Czech Fest on October 28. Both of these events will be hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena. More news will be reported later.

Lodge 49 sales representatives are really working hard at writing new policies. Keep up the good work. One of our new sales representatives from St. Lawrence came all the way to Rowena for our meeting — approximately 125 miles.

District Four Director Stanley Broz, reported on the convention. He invited all of us to go to Temple for the State Youth Achievement Day. District Four Field Representative Billy Rollwitz reported that he is recruiting new sales reps all over District Four.

The meeting was adjourned and then everyone enjoyed ham sandwiches and a delicious red velvet cake made

by Eddie Mae Huebner.

Fraternally, Nancy Schwertner, Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 54, West quarterly meeting set for September 8 Our third quarterly meeting will be held on September 8 at 7:00 p.m.

We're looking forward to a large attendance.

Many successful fund raisers have been held at Lone Star Hall this year and many dedicated lodge members have helped with these. It is so gratifying to see so much community support in these worthwhile efforts.

Westfest is just around the corner and it is a busy time for this little town.

Our own Maxine Sefcik has a big part in the program as she is in charge of scheduling and organizing all of the dance groups. She does an excellent job each year and it is a joy to watch all of the groups perform.

We hope that everyone has had a chance to see the renovated Lone Star Hall. Thanks to Lill and Ray Matus and our many fried chicken dinner fund raisers, the work is complete. I'm sure everyone will agree with me as to how nice the hall looks. It has been enlarged and arranged to make more seating room. The bathrooms are finished and are super nice. Thanks to everyone who had a hand in this.

School is in full swing again.

Seems that the summers are getting shorter as the years go by. Let us all remember to drive cautiously in the school zones and remember no to pass school buses when they are stopped for students.

Please mark September 8 on your calender and try to attend the meeting.

Fraternally, Anne Emery, English Reporter and Recording Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 80, Holland reports on August meeting Dear Members and Friends, President Harold Rohde of Lodge 80 called the meeting to order at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2000.

The membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members. All officers were present.

Brother Glen Latham read the minutes of the July meeting and were approved as read. He also gave a report of all committees and they were fine. We also received one new member.

The only new business was that there will be two super bingos in September. Mark your calendar for September 2 and September 16.

Those present having birthdays in August were J.D. "Pete" Coker, Calvin and Doris Eckermann and Melissa Tai s ler.

Door prizes were won by Dean Brisbin, Joe Sumbera, Frank Pajestka, Jr., Joyce Martinets and Tony Sladecek.

There being no further business, Calvin Eckermann moved to adjourn.

It was seconded by Estelle Coker. The next meeting will be September 2, 2000 at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Estelle G. Coker, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston reports on August meeting President Clara Broz opened the meeting at 7:30 p.m.. Members of the Decorating Committee — Cleburn Lincke, Raymond Krampota and

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Sidney Jurchak — presented the colors and led in the Pledge of Allegiance The minutes were read and approved with corrections. Correspondence was then read. The names of 11 deceased members were reported. Members then voted to accept seven new members into the lodge.

Report of Officers

President Broz asked that Johnny Broz, John Broz, Cleburn Lincke and Louis Hanus come forward. Then they presented Louis with a plaque for the trees, acknowledging the nice donation that he made to the lodge in memory of his parents. The plaque, he said, will be put on a pedestal in the back yard. Louis then thanked the lodge for this presentation.

President Broz reported that Chris Lanclos of Timbergrove Little League had asked to renew their lease until December. The board refused this renewal because of the large rentals at the lodge. Mr. Lanclos said he would remove the baseball equipment as soon as possible.

President Broz then said that she had received from the SPJST Home Office, a progress of the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program as of July 31, 2000. She stated that she had also received a letter from the.

Home Office informing that lodges can now make no-interest loans of up to $10,000. These funds may only the used for building repairs, to pay notes or taxes. She also received a copy of the Texas Department of Insurance Report which is in the office and available for your review. Finally, she noted that September will be the deadline to get in resumes for Fraternalist of the Year nominees.

First Vice President Marie Stayton thanked the Decorating Committee for carrying the flags. She then requested that the Audit Committee perform the honors in September. Afterwards, she read some random thoughts of the day.

Recording Secretary Flo Orsag did not deliver a report.

Secretary-Treasurer Roberta Johnson presented the Consolidated income Statement for July.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Larry Pflughaupt reported that he is still collecting eye glasses and that August 18, 2000 was the date for the Czech Cultural Center, Houston Gala to be held at the Warwick Hotel, commencing at 6:30 p.m.

The next art classes will be September 7 and 8 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Classes will also be held November 30 and December 1. He stated that Lodge 196 is having their

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIK/11 anniversary on September 24 — the same day as our worker's party. He stated that you could go to Lodge 196 for lunch, then to Lodge 88 for dinner.

November 18 is the day of the SPJST State Volleyball Tournament. It is also the day of the Czech Heritage Convention.

The Tarok players are still playing cards and will be sponsoring a tournament — tentatively set for October 14 — at Lodge 88, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Youth Leader Barbara Gonzales presented a report on the youth at State Youth Achievement Day. She mentioned that the Youth Club will be saving pull tabs from pop cans which will in turn be used to provide wheel chairs for children in Mexico.

Sergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz reported that the new freezer is here and doing quite well. He then read some short sayings.

Committee Reports

Entertainment Committee: Betty Theiss reviewed the August and September dances and invited everyone to come. She reported that she had heard complaints about the airconditioning not working properly.

Auditor Marceil Malak was not present; however, Josephine Pflughaupt said the books were audited and made a motion that they be accepted. The motion was seconded

by Louis Hanus.

Board of Trustees Chairman Cleburn Lincke said all of the news was bad. He reported that two mowers were broke and that the sprinkler system had not been working properly. Likewise, the popcorn machine burned out a motor, the air-conditioning in the ballroom is not working properly and the front door is broken.

He also noted that the mowers were in the shop, that the popcorn machine had been fixed, that the air-conditioning is being repaired and that the front door had been fixed.

Blue Room: Pat Bruce reported that the Blue Room Party will be August 20. They will be serving beef tips and rice. The Knights of Dixie will play for the event.

Workers' Party: Jeanette Bender reported that the Worker's Party will be on September 24 from 3 until 8 p.m. with music by the City Polka Boys. They will be serving roast beef.

Social Night Chairman A.J. Stayton reported that bingo is doing well He then thanked Willie Wehring for helping out, as E.J. is usually at work and Gene Barcak has been ill.

Men's Club: A.J. Stayton reminded

us that the Fiesta Dinner is August 2q and that there are still a few tickets left. Save your papers as they still need them. He said Bill Hughes is receiving treatments and that Leland Hensley is better.

Birthday Club: Kathy Trefell reminded everyone that the Birthday Club is going to be attending the Debra Duncan television show on August 17. There are still five tickets left. Please see Edna Wehring if you would like to go. Watch your television at 9 a.m. Thursday morning!

District Five Director Louis Hanus read a poem and reminisced about several things that happened to him over the years.

District Meeting September 17 District Five President Evelyn Mikeska reported that the District Five planning meeting was held August 11, 2000 at Ryan's Restaurant. The district meeting will be held September 17, 2000 at Lodge 196 in Cypress, Texas. Registration will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a short meeting from 11:30 a.m. until noon then a social and dinner. Bring a covered dish and your favorite dessert. They will have a silent auction and crafts.

Door prizes will also be awarded and the young people will have a pie eating contest.

Evelyn also reported that The Melodion Band from the Czech Republic will be at Lodge 196, located at 17810 Huffrneister Road, Cypress, Texas on September 24, 2000. A Czech dinner will be served from noon until p.m. and will consist of pork roast, Czech dumplings and sauerkraut. Desserts will be available.

Dinner is $5 per plate. The dance will be from 2 until 6 p.m. and tickets are $6 each There will also be an auction and a drawing for 21 prizes.

Youth Report

District Five Youth Counselor Marie Stayton commented on the youth participating in the State YAD. There will be a parents appreciation dinner. Attendees will be going by bus on Saturday, September 9 at 4:30 p.m. to Hempstead, Texas for dinner.

She asked that the youth and parents donate part of the day on Thanksgiving to serve dinner at the Salvation Aliny. If you are interested, let Larry or Marie know.

District Five Field Representative Jim Wiest presented Lydia Marsh with her certificate for having completed the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FTC) course. He also congratulated Edna Wehring and Mildred Holeman

UTSIGIIT It's the little things that bring quality to life: Knowing what to do and how to get it done. That's what "Insights & Outsights" is all about: Helpful household hints and sound advice from one member to another. Send in your Insights and Outsights to the Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. For the next four weeks, every member who sends in a helpful hint(s) will be entered in a weekly drawing for an SPJST Cookbook. Please be sure to include your name, lodge and telephone number! Winners will be announced in this column.

Information presented in this column reflects the views of the authors.

Publication does not constitute an endorsement by the SPJST. salt and lay out in the sun. Works Saving Makes Sense I never pour out vegetable juices every time!

— Angeline Janak after meals. I pour them into a plastic Lodge 184, Moulton jar or freezer container and freeze it.

Just keep adding until full. Use it for soups and/or stews. We also save pota- Saving Makes Sense To slice a sheath cake or layer cake to water to use in soup. This simple tip enables you to save and eat all those without balling up the icing on a knife, vitamins and minerals that would have wrap dental floss around both forefinger and press with your thumb. Cut been poured out.

— Joann D. Schrader the floss five or six inches longer than Lodge 17, Caldwell the cake and a saw away. If sheath cake is on cardboard, place a case knife under center of cardboard. It works.

Here's a Juicy idea Take the lemons and wash them Try it.

—Anna King, very well. Cut both ends off to lemon Lodge 74, Lovelady fibers, then put the lemons in a microwave dish for a minute or more till juice starts coming out. I press the Need Additional Coverage?

The SPJST Senior Life Plan is for lemon with a fork till all the juice people in good health who can correctcomes out. Real easy to do.

-- Barbara F Spivey ly answer no to the general health Lodge 154, Fort Worth questions on the application. The SPJST Senior Life Graded Benefit Plan is for people with some health probNow That lems but are still found to be eligible.

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To get yours, write: SPJIST Anniversary eookbook do SPJIST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.

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12IVESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000 for achieving top sales awards. They were recently pictured in the Vestnik for their sales efforts.

Get 1lVsE V4'shes In addition to those Men's Club members who were reported ill, get well wishes were extended to Laurabelle Warnasch, King Hegwood, Josephine Koeppen and John and Mary Kosut.

Guide Helen Hegwood reported that 76 members present and two guests. She led the members in singing "Happy Birthday" to 22 celebrants. Four couples had anniversaries. Helen gave us a report on King's progress.

Door prizes were won by Betty Theiss, Dorothy Novak, Ray Krompota, Pat Bruce and Lynn Pflughaupt. Two tickets to an Astro ball game on September 13 were donated by Edna Wehring, went to Lowrina Lindemann.

The next meeting will be on September 11, 2000 There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Fraternally submitted, Flo Orsag Recording Secretary Clara Broz, President —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

reports on lodge, member activities Dear members and friends, Our dances for September are: Se tember 2 Otis Claxton - wig Band Music Dress Code Tickets: $11 each Hostess: Miriam Zalesky September 8

Melodion Band fromthe Czech Republic Tickets: $ 6 each Polka and Variety Music 8:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

September 9

Knights of Dixie - Big Band Music Dress Code Tickets: $8 each Hostess: Earline Hoffman September 16

Tony Barron - Big Band Music Dress Code; Tickets: $11 each Barry Wagoner Leader - Big Band Hosts: Shirley O'Brien and Harold Waits September 23

Donnie Wavra Tickets: $6 each Hosts: Agnes and Tom Haney September 30

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We had our monthly meeting on Monday, August 14, 2000. Our meeting was called to order by President Clara Broz. We had 76 members present and our guests were Evelyn Mikeska and State Field Representative Jim Wiest.

The lodge presented Louis Hanus with a plaque which will be put in the back yard near the trees he donated to our lodge. He donated a large sum of money in honor of his parents.

Larry Pflughaupt mentioned that he is still collecting eye glasses. The next art classes will be on November 30 and December 1. Lodge 196 is having their anniversary on September 24. He is trying to get some martial arts classes started at the lodge. If you know of anyone interested, please contact Larry. Also the Tarok players are tentatively planning a tournament on October 14.

The Blue Room party was on August 20. The Knights of Dixie played for the event. We had a good crowd and the food was good. The Worker's Party will be on September 24th from 3 until 8 p.m., with music by the City Polka Boys. They are serving roast beef. Remember, the Men's Club Fiesta Dinner is on August 29. Evelyn Mikeska reminded us that Lodge 196 is hosting the District Five fall meeting on September 17. Registration will begin at 11 a.m. There will be a short meeting, followed by lunch consisting of pork roast, Czech dumplings and sauerkraut. Desserts will also be available. Dinner will he $5 per plate.

The dance will be from 2 until 6p.m.

Dance tickets are $6 each. There will also be an auction a drawing for 21 prizes.

District Five Field Representative Jim Wiest presented Lydia Marsh with her certificate for having completed the Fraternal Insurance Counsellor (FIC) course and congratulated Edna Wehring and Mildred Holeman for earning top salesmanship awards.

Our sick folks are Laurabelle Warnasch, who is still taking chemo; King Hegwood, who is home from the hospital and doing fine; Josephine Koeppen, who has had surgery but is at home recuperating, Mary and John Kosut, who are doing well; and Leland Hensley is doing better.

Albert Zajicek has also been in the hospital for tests. Let's remember them in our prayers.

The lack of air-conditioning in the ballroom has been a hindrance to our dances, but you can rest assured, it has now been repaired.

Birthday celebrants recognized were Sheridan Fisher, Edna Wehring, Vernon Hegwood, David Huble, Ronald Havemann, Donald Havemann, Darren Havemann, Henry Novak, Georgie Jurchak, Joyce Barta, Justin Nowak, Hilbert Pechacek, Jeanette Bender, Karen Bender, Marceil Malak, Noel Kennedy, Paula Orsag, Louis Hanus, Oleta Hanus, Carol Goede, Marie Stayton and Linda Jurchak. Anniversaries were celebrated by Ronnie and Franny Havemann, Sydney and Georgie Jurchak, Roberta and David Johnson and Flo and Calvin Orsag. Our drinks were furnished by these anniversary celebrants.

The $5 door prizes were won by Betty Theiss, Dorothy Novak, Ray Krompota, Pat Bruce and Lynn Pflughaupt. Two tickets to an Astro ball game on September 13 — which were donated by Edna Wehring — were won by Lowrina Lindemann.

The family of Bill Hughes would like to thank everyone who sent cards, made phone calls and especially those who said prayers for him during his recent illness and hospital stay. We wish you well, Bill.

Learn from the mistakes of others.

You can't live long enough to make them all yourself Fraternally, Ho Orsag Recording Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston

posts scholarship fund donations Donations have been made to the Lodge 88 Scholarship Fund by Mrs. Earline Hoffman in memory of Harley Cox and Jerry Ermis; Mr. and Mrs. Archie Holub in memory of Kervin "Jake" Jacob; Ernest and Margie Anders in memory of Emil and Mary Anders; and Faye, Charles and Ronald Evetts in memory of Harley Cox. Donations have also been made to the Scholarship Fund by the membership of Lodge 88 in memory of Mr. Cliffton Pate and in memory of Mr. Henry Bravenec and by the Lodge 88 Bingo Committee.

Fraternally, Josephine Pflughaupt Scholarship Committee Chahnian —SPJST--

Lodge 92, Fort Worth reports on meTrber, lodge happenini., Congratulations to Damon Perez and Teri Turner who were married on June 29 in St. Phillip Presbyterian Church. Also congratulations to Dr. and Mrs. Marvin Janca and Frank and Theretta Praslicka who celebrated their 50th and 40th anniversaries at our lodge on July 29 and 30.

Congratulations to Paxton Davies for being awarded a scholarship for his reign as State King last year and another scholarship for his merit essay at State Youth Achievement Day. In Memoriam Rose Jaworski entered eternal rest on July 16, 2000. Rose served as Treasurer and was a member of the Resolution Committee for many years.

She was a loyal and hard worker on behalf of Lodge 92 and will be greatly missed.

We will also miss two great fraternalists from lodge 154, namely Joe Milan and Frank Kovar, who passed away recently. Joe was always on hand for SPJST and Sokol functions locally and around the state. His friendly disposition and humor served as an inspiration to a lot off us.

Frank was widely known for his many activities related to his Czech heritage. At Lodge 92, he was a member of the Memory Makers Choir. He shared many stories of his long and productive life. Frank was born in Plum in Fayette County.

Apologies to Claudia Koci for being left off the July special birthday list.

Does that make you a month younger?

Special birthdays in August are Lois Bates, Martha Boenisch, Esther Gay, Harold Green, Billy Gregson, Raymond Hawrylak, Mary Holomek, Louis Hosek Jr., Lawrence Janecka, Neva Jo Kratky, Albert Kubala, Henry Kubala, Nora McWilliams, Helen Oujesky, Joe Rankin, Evelyn Scaff, Joe Tirk and Betty Webb.

Get well wishes go to President Jo Prochaska, Dan Rosenauer, Jean Sparkman and Peggy Hubenak.

President Jo got a very pleasant surprise when the Youth Club members. came to see her following our lodge meeting on Sunday, August 13. Way to go, Youth Club! That was very nice and thoughtful of you and your Youth Leaders. Jo is at West Side Care Center at 1950 Las Vegas Trail.

Schedule of Activities • Monday, August 21-Sales represen-

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNI 13 tatives meeting. If you have a desire and willingness to be a sales representative, please attend this or later sessions.

• Wednesday, August 23-Beginning Taroky Players Practice Session, 7 p.m.

• Sunday, August 27-Country Western music with the Y2K Band.

• Sunday, September 3-Country Western music with Gary Lee. • Saturday, September 16-All day celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Lodge 92 and Annual Czech Heritage Day. Thanks to all who provide news items. Hope to have more news in a couple of weeks.

Al Kercho, Reporter SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day celebration set for September 16 Funny Hat Contest The Funny Hat Contest during the Praha Brothers dance produced the following winners: Ladies' Contest Anna Lesikar-Bahama's Dancing Palm Lois Bates-Butterfly Juanita Moore-Flapper Men's Contest Leroy Bates-Snoopy Whitey Bintliff-Tropical Torn Moore-Quacking Duck Trie Praha Brotnen: e...?yed a lot of old time tunes for the goirt crowd that kept everyone on the dace:: floe ,nem Another one of our 'tenet away bers, Mr. Bill McLendon, on Saturday, August F, neral ser vices will be held on Tuesda j . August 22. Prior to his retirement, Mr. McLendon was an employee of General Dynamics and Halloway Crane Services. Among the survivors are his sons, Bill and Jerry McLendon and daughter, Joan Troxell.

Get well wishes to to Peggy Hubenak, Jo Prochaska, Dan Rosenauer, Jean Sparkman and Nancy Paprskar per Florence Greer's report.

Everyday Hero awards were given to the following Bee and Bill Adami, Leroy and Lois Bates, Sharon and Leland Boenisch, Verne Borde, Justine Chaloupka, Paxton Davies, Dick, Martha and Pam Durham, Gayle and Jimmy Fuller, Florence and Jimmy Greer, Dustin Harrison, Mona

Hattendorf, Ruby Horton, Liz Howard, Gordon, Cheryl, Holly and Melissa Hubenak, Joe Paul, Sandra and Staci Hubenak. (The rest of the award winners will be in a future report.)

Czech Heritage Day In recognition of the 90th anniversary of Lodge 92, the membership voted to make a very nice donation toward the door prizes. You have to participate in the raffle to be eligible for the door prizes. Ask Mary Ann Krivanek and her committee for full details.

Although we won't have the Heritage Room improvements complete by heritage day, we will have a new roof and the entrance redone. We also have plans to add insulation and replace all of the ceiling tiles.

We are enthused about the Czech Heritage Day and Anniversary celebration on Saturday, September 16. We will look forward to a big crowd being on hand to celebrate this milestone. The committee members are all eager to make this an enjoyable day for you Our next meeting will be on Sunday, September 10, 2000. Mona Lee Hattendorf has volunteered for kitchen duties. All the committee members need to be on hand for a final rundown on their Czech Heritage Day duties. See you then.

Al Kercho, Reporter -SPJST-

92, Fort Worth Lacilaa C',s!e reports on :luaust mewing The Fort Worth SRIST Lodge 92 Ladies Circle began their regular meeting at 10:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 8 at the National Hai: with 32 members and, three men present.

President Helen Kelner led the a Pledge of Allegiance and told Cl,.

Cohen that all the ladies were glad to see he r back.

Secretary Betty Lindsay read the minutes for July and they were approved as read. There was no correspondence.

Treasurer Evelyn Spacek gave her Sunshine report for July.

The Hostess-chair substitute will be Mary Ann Kozel and ladies, she will need help from all of us. Hostesses for September will be Mary Ann Kozel, Martha Boenisch and Estelle Hurtik.

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Saturday, September 16, 2000 which will be an all-day affair. Elma Anderson will be in charge of the pastry booth and she will need volunteers to help serve. Also let her know what pastries you will donate. Florence Greer suggested donating cooking utensils such as pots and pans for the kitchen of SPJST Lodge 92 rather than a fund contribution which as been the custom.

Lodge Hall Manager Joyce Tesar reported on upcoming, events.

We sang, "Happy Birthday" to Frances Laux, Mary Ann Gibson, Albert Kubala, Martha Boenisch, Clara McEntire, Jeane Holland and Linda Lewis for August birthday members.

Door prize winners were Betty Lindsay, Clara Cohen, Clara Marchioni, Evelyn Spacek, Hermine Cihacek, Billy Jean Lewellen and Corina Cranfill.

See you Tuesday, September 12.

Same time and place. Invite your friends.

Respectfully submitted, Betty'Lindsay Secretary/Reporter —SPJST

Lodge 154, Fort Worth reports on August [reefing Our regular meeting for Lodge 154 was brought to order by our President, Brother Jerry Milan. Tie P ledge of Allegiance was made and all stood standin g for a prayer for our Drother Joe i'- ; 72at-t, Frank Kovar aini Lewis Marnusek who passed away. They will be missed.

The minines or' :he 1:isi meeting read a:-,t1 na John,t-):: gave her treasurer's repon. Both ere accepted as presented. Mary Steinman reported at our District Youth Achievement Day that Paris Milan took first place on his report on money and third place on a painting.

At district camp, we had eight youth members and two adults attend. They got to stay up late and all had a wonderful time.

In the State YAD, Paris Milan took second place in his coin project. You are quite a boy. Paris. Congratulations!

I would also like to congratulate Jared Olds from Lodge 84 for winning the State King title.

We would like to announce that on Wednesday the 23rd, a group of members will go to Lodge 92 for the teaching of taroky, a card game. Anyone

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After the meeting was adjourned, the ones who went to Siet all came with pictures and things they brought back. We were so proud. Jim Mason, Jeanie Mason's son, got to carry the flag. Boy, what an honor. We got to see the pictures of the event.

Rosie Steinman's daughter, Donna Rose Parker, brought back pictures, of the countryside also.

All was enjoyed by everyone.

Keep Smiling, Kathryn (Hale) Garrison —SPJST-

Lodge 179, Warrenton meets September 14 There will not be a meeting in the month of August. The next meeting will be on September 14 at 7 p.m.

Games and a potluck meal will follow.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter --SPJST----

Lodge 180, Buries-an meets September 3 The dance floor was sizzling like a hot summer day. We had an excellent turn-out at our August 12 dance.

Everyone had a good time for they were really kicking up their heels. to Joe and Estelle Hu7ft;;:, .=oe and aho:.da Hurtik, Jr., Joe, Carmort and ioe) Babina for working ne dance. These are some of our he catch members that keep the lo goin g . aping, going...

Do.-2t forget about our general clean-up on August 26. All help is welcome and will be greatly appreciated. It will take all of us to catch those dust bunnies with the dirt devil.

A reminder of our next meeting September 6, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend.

Due to a wedding reception on September 9, we will not have our regular scheduled dance. The lodge has been reserved for this special occasion.

Our next scheduled dance will be held on October 14, 2000. The doors will open a 7.-15 p.m. The dance will be from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. It is BYOB. The kitchen and soda bar will be open for business. The Just Us Band will play your favorite tunes.

Come out and enjoy a night of dancing and good music. This would be a greet

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Ann Sammet, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 189, Bryan-

College Station meets September 10 The next quarterly meeting of the SPJST Lodge 189 will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 10, 2000 at the home of Al and Nina Quitta, 909 Ashburn Avenue, College Station. for directions, call (979) 696-6665.

The agenda for the meeting will include the finalizing of plans for the December meeting and Christmas party, the election of officers for next year and discussion of program plans and meeting place for next year.

We would appreciate a good turn out for this meeting. Your support is needed to carry on the existence of Lodge 189.

See you at the meeting.

Fraternally, Ernest A. Wentrcek Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

Lodge 201,

BleiblervilleNelsonville reports on August meeting Bleiblerville-Nelsonville SPJST Lodge 201 met for its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, August 13, 2000.

The meeting was called to order by President Mrs. Elaine Duron at 3 p.m.

All officers were in attendance except the FIC officers.

All present stood for a silent moment of prayer of departed members since our last meeting. They were Mrs. Rosalie Hancock and Mrs. Ester Platte.

Nine members were in attendance.

Secretary Mrs. Lillie Shupak read the minutes of the previous meeting and where approved Treasurer of the lodge, Mrs. Clara Susan gave her report and the hall treasurer Miss Jenelle Zettel gave her report. Members on the sick list we had knowledge of were Mrs. Pearl Macat in a Houston hospital, Mrs. Olga Fick recovering from surgery in her home, Mr. Leland Maeckol with his sisters and Mr. Jessie Macat in the nursing home. Wishes for a speedy recovery.

A motion was made seconded and passed to have the back door in the kitchen area replaced.

A motion was made seconded and passed to honor the 50-years at the regular second Sunday lodge meeting in December.

Mrs. Celesta Balke Reporter —SPJST-

Fort Worth

Friendship Club reports on August meeting The Friendship Club met at Ryans Steak House on August 2 for our annual eating out social with 38 members present. Everyone enjoyed the fellowship and especially all the food. No one left hungry. Mary Ann and Joe Kozel did a good job greeting everyone at the door.

I had just returned from the Czech Republic and it was so good to be home and to visit with everyone.

Thanks to Lydia Alholm who did a great job in keeping a log of news items for me, but it seems like it was mostly sad news. Also thanks everyone for the notes you mailed me of your column news items.

News of Members Our sad news, our President Jo Prochaska, slipped on a wet floor at her beauty shop in Azle and sustained severe neck injuries. She was taken to Harris Methodist Hospital where she underwent surgery. Currently, she is in a nursing home, undergoing therapy and, and I hear, improving. Get well soon, Jo, we've missed you and need you back with us real soon.

We were saddened to learn of the death of Bessie Brezina's son, Frank, of Shreveport, Louisiana; and death of Anna Johnson's nephew, Herbert Landry of New Orleans, Louisiana.

May their souls rest in peace.

We were especially saddened by the deaths our longtime members, Frank Kovar and Joe Milan. Frank died around the end of July with funeral being on July 27. I will especially miss Frank as he was someone I would always conversed in Czech with and used to call him Mikolaus (Santa Claus) because of his beard. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Merel. Then on August 3, Joe Milan passed away.

He and Carrie had just returned from Joe's army reunion where Joe had a

marvelous time. We will certainly miss all of Joe's stories. Our deepest sympathy goes out to his wife, Carrie and her family, his sisters, Jeanie and Rosie, our members and the entire Milan family.

News About Jeanie Mason In June, while going home from daughter, Sherri's home, her car brakes went out, she ended up in a ditch, totaled her car and bruised her knees.

Thankfully, daughter, Evelyn, was following so she was able to get Jeanie out as the air bags inflated and gave her a choking feeling.

On July 9, Jeanie was honored by her children with a huge Luau party for her 80th birthday at daughter, Patti and C.L.'s home in Decatur. I hear everyone had a wonderful time. On July 29, her son, Jim, was married to Jackie Tandy at a beautiful wedding, dinner and dance at the Sokol which was enjoyed by all. Then the next day, Jeanie and Katherine Garrison were treated to a couple of days in Bossier City by daughter, Billie Joe and husband. Didn't hear Jeanie bragging about any winnings, but hear Katherine did "great". Now I hear that Jeanie had cataract surgery. Take care, Jeanie, and stay well.

Now on to Katherine While I was gone, she wasn't feeling good, ended up in the hospital for a few days and was told that she had suffered a mild heart attack. She's home, feeling great and did enjoy her trip to Louisiana.

Had a note from Rosemary Gribble explaining why she wasn't at the June meeting. It was because she was attending a bridal luncheon at the Colonial Country Club honoring her grandson, Keith Riney and his brideto-be, Michelle Sanchez, who were married June 10 at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Weatherford. On the day of the wedding, Rosemary's granddaughter, Heather and her husband, Tommy Moss, were taking her and the other grandmother to the wedding. On the way to Weatherford, they stopped at a red light and were hit hard from behind with the other car leaving the scene. Rosemary was the only one injured, hurting her arm. The paramedics wrapped her arm and then they were on their way to the wedding very shaken. Rosemary said Michelle was very beautiful in her long white fitted gown with circular train. Her matron of honor was her sister, Valerie.

Keith's best man was his dad, Frank.

Keith wore his grandfather's, Ralph Gribble, wedding band of 62 years.

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The reception was held at Vance Godby's with 150 people attending.

Keith and Michelle honeymooned in Cancun, Mexico. Since then, hear that Rosemary fell again, but understand she is much improved. Get well, Rosemary, will want to see you at the next meeting and stay healthy.

Congratulations go out to Nettie Nagle's family. On July 19, her oldest grandson, Dr. Andrew A. Konen, opened his clinic, Progressive Pain Management at the Mary Shield's Hospital in Dallas. On August 12 her oldest granddaughter, Dawn Konen, graduated from the University of North Texas in Denton with a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Finance. On the same day, Nettie's daughter and son in-law, Tom and Darlene Konen, celebrated their 33rd wedding anniversary. Best wishes to all on their continued success.

Congratulations go out to Carrie Ann and Loy Jones, Carrie Milan's granddaughter and her husband, who welcomed their son, Clark Dustin, to this world on July 4. Luckily, greatgranddad, Joe, got to enjoy this grand occasion before his death. This is going to be one happy great-grandmother Carrie enjoying that little one.

Harold Balvin had by-pass surgery and understand he is already home and doing great. Part of this must be to the good nursing by Annie. Hope to see you at the next meeting, Harold.

Ima Lou LaPlant was scheduled to have surgery, however, it has been canceled pending more tests. Hope all goes well for you, Ima Lou. We will keep you in our prayers.

Roy and Lydia Alholm are so proud of their middle grandson, Daniel Alholm. Since graduating from SMU in Dallas, he has worked for one year in his late father's, Tony Alholm, law firm. He has decided to follow in his father's footsteps and is now attending the John Marshall Law School in Chicago. Best, wishes, Daniel! Roy and Lydia will be celebrating their 54th wedding anniversary on August 31.

Congratulations! I notice that Roy is doing good after his little stroke and I hear that you even took a few turns around the dance floor at Lodge 92 recently.

Anna Lesikar has been on the sick list and in the hospital, but is home now and even hosted the tarok players at her house. Agnes Reznicek assisted by bringing one of her wonderful cakes. Agnes is always so gracious in helping out with food.

Six Weeks in the Czech Republic I had a marvelous six weeks in the

Wednesday, August 30, 2000—VESTNIK/15 Czech Republic. I visited the home where my grandfather Vrla was born in Luzkovice, visited the home of a Josef Patril in Nuzice which was the original home of my grandfather Patril (this Josef and my grandfather have to be related as he looked just like my grandfather), visited Nove Kestrany, home of my grandmother Patril and did find a Hejny (Grandmother Patril was a Hejny), but don't know the relation, and also visited Grandmother Vrla's nephew, the Felip's in Sudomerice U Bechyne. Sylvia Laznovsky and I had a car and thoroughly enjoyed touring all the villages. Then I participated in the Sokol Slet and parade through the streets of Prague which were most impressive. Jerry and Henrietta Milan, Emil and Sally Milan, Jim and Brandi Mason, Rome, Mila, Paris and Sydney Milan, Rose Ann Spann and daughter Debbie and I of Fort Worth plus others from Sokols Ennis and Dallas, participated in two Slet numbers. In one number, there were 1,953 participants and in the second number, there were 1,495 participants from 13 different countries. I especially enjoyed having Retta Chandler as my roommate during the Slet. Following the Slet, I stayed for the Czech Summer Study Program.

I didn't learn to read or write much Czech, but I sure did have a good time.

We visited five castles, many churches, Lidice, art galleries, brewery, crystal glass factory and winery; attended opera Don Giovanni in the Theater it premiered in 200 years ago, musical Joan of Ark, folklore show, violin and organ concerts, Krizkova Fountain with musical Romeo and Juliet; and trips to Karlovy Vari, Telc, Cesky Krumlov and Znojmo. Graduation was on . a cruise boat sailing the Vltava River. The food and drink was wonderful in all places, and the weather, well, I have never been so cold in July before and it rained almost every day.

By the way, I did graduate and did receive my certificate. I hope all my classmates—Lillian Pivonka from Houston, Evelyn Jez and Merlene Bravanec from Temple, Margaret Klecka, Joe and Joyce Ehrenberger from Dallas, Carolyn Holub from Midlothian and all the other folks from Omaha, Maryland, Wisconsin and Nebraska arrived home safely.

Thadius Polasek did a marvelous job of putting the tour together.

Next Meeting September 6

Now for a little business.

September hostesses will be Linda Horner, Lucille Kret and Margie Kret with the meeting being on September 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Thomas Parish

Hall. Most likely, President Jo will not be able to be with us yet, so, we will miss you. Get well soon. Our prayers are with you.

Libbie Vrla Reporter —SPJST-

Circle of Czech Women meets September 7 Dallas

Our meeting was called to order by President Bertha Podhrasky. Evelyn Trojacek led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and we remained standing for a moment of silence in memory of Frank Kovar of the Czech Culture Society and Joan Amik who helped with the Sokol Gymnastics Special members.

Bertha welcomed 18 members and seven male visitors. We were glad to see Esther Cunningham and Vicki Kohn who are recovering from surgery and were able to attend the meeting.

Vicki Kohn gave the treasurer's report and it was approved as read.

She sent donations to Ivan Dubovicky to be used for his favorite charity and to the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra for their performance for our 65th Anniversary.

Correspondence read by Evelyn Trojacek included a "Thank You" from Ivan Dubovicky for the donation for his charity which consists of The Heritage Fund to help the Czech Archives collection of the United States.

Georgia Brozek of the Sunshine Committee sent get well cards to Roy Alholm, Evelyn Salac, Vicki Kohn, Dorothy Sherrill, Ann Skrabanek and Esther Cunningham. The members signed cards for Dorothy Sherrill and Ella Mae Provacek. Hope everyone will recover soon.

Faye Wright sent birthday cards to the August celebrants.

Eileen Jakubowski said we would have a speaker in September — Mark Roberts, a lawyer, who would speak to us on selecting a judge.

Joyce Ehrenberger brought back from the Czech Republic a beautiful candy dish to be used for our door prize. Tickets were purchased and drawn and the lucky winner was Sydney Bridewell. Thanks to Joyce for remembering us.

Announcements: Czech Culture Society gave a short report. Heritage Day at the State Fair will be October 8, 2000.

Fraternal Council next meeting is September 11, 2000 at Ennis KJT at 7:30 p.m. The Dallas Sister City meeting is Wednesday, September 8, 2000 at Sokol at 7:15 p.m.

News of Members

Reunions Pavelka Family

The Happy travelers are back from their trip to the Czech Republic. Joyce and Joe Ehrenberger participated in the Sokol Slet at Prague, Czech Republic.

Bertha and Julius Podhrasky were in the audience at Prague. Bertha also gave a report of their visit with the Melodion Band. Joyce, Joe, Bertha and Julius were proclaimed members of the village of Radomysl of the Czech Republic. We are glad they are back safe and sound.

The 46th Annual Pavelka reunion will be held Sunday, September 3, 2000 at the SPJST Hall in Elk, Texas beginning at 11 :00a.m. Lunch and supper will be served. If you plan on attending the meals, please bring enough food for you family. Games will be played as in the past. You are asked to bring game prizes. The dance which is open to the public will begin at 8:00 p.m. with music by Cherokee Rose.

Submitted by, Tonette Holle

Unfinished Business

September 24 Kulhanek family—at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Dining Hall in Frelsburg, Texas. For more information, please contact Jerry and Karen Kulhanek at (713) 712-7963 (voicemail pager).

Our By-Laws were passed and Joyce will type the revisions and bring the copies to the next meeting.

Plans of the trip to Granbury will also be given in the next meeting.

The exchange visits of the other Krouzek were postponed until the next meeting.

Hostesses for August were Faye Wright, Evelyn Trojacek and thanks to Betty Stegall.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to the August celebrants.

The "Do Vyhry" gifts were drawn.

We adjourned with our First President Dolfi Stransky's quotation "Mef te se Vzdycky radi" — Always Love One Another

—SPJSTEsther Cunningham gave the blessing and we enjoyed a delicious covered dish luncheon.

Our next meeting is September 7, 2000. See you then.

After our luncheon, our speaker, David Ritter, gave a talk on the different kinds of bankruptcy. We really enjoyed his talk, but hope we will not need his advice in the future.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

Senior Life: When You 'e--TA More How

much is your life worth?

And how much did you insure it for? Two tough questions. Questions that get even tougher as you get older.

Now, thanks to SPJST's two Senior Life insurance plans, there may be some answers for you.

The SPJST Senior Life Plan is for people in good health who can correctly answer "no" to the general health questions on the application. The SPJST Senior Life Graded Benefit Plan is for people with some health problems but are still found to be eligible.

This plan has some limitations on coverage.

The Senior Life Graded Benefit provides an accidental death benefit for the full amount of the certificate immediately for the first three years. The death benefit from other causes is the refund of premiums, plus 20 percent. After

three years, both Senior Life plans provide exactly the same benefit.

No doctor's examination is necessary and the coverage cannot be canceled, so long as premiums are paid.

Moreover, the Senior Life plan has a guaranteed cash value and a certificate loan benefit.

Under the terms of the Senior Life Plan, the smallest amount of insurance that you can purchase is $5,000. Just as an example, the cost per $1,000 coverage for a 63-year old male would be $6.23 monthly and $69.21 annually.

For $5,000 insurance, that would amount to a monthly premium of $55.85 and an annual premium of $620.35.

For more information on the SPJST Senior Life certificate or an application form, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

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16/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000

Youth Letters Section

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

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do SPJST P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447

E-Mail: bvanicek@vvm.com

CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 1st Corey Schwartz, 160 2nd—Laken Millen 160 3rd—Nolan Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Shelby Hirt, 160 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Cara Jansa, 160

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FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Hayden Bell, 160 mend you for doing it. You are all very 2nd—Laken Miller, 160 talented.

3rd—Dylan Schwartz, 160 Fraternally, 4th—Nolan Schwartz, 160 Sandra Jansa 5th—Johnna Schwartz, 160 District Four Youth Counselor 6th Corey Schwartz, 160 (Editor's Note: Related photos appear 7th—Grayson Bell, 160 8th Cris Broz, 160 on page 19 of this week's Vestnik.

Dear Readers, Ages 9 to 11 Scrapbook winners and Top Point winDistrict Four YAD was held July 9 1st—Austin Miller, 160 ners will appear next week.) at the St. Ambrose Hall in Wall. With 2nd—Cade Schwartz, 160 such enthusiasm displayed by the 3rd—Patrick Bubenik, 160 DISTRICT FOUR youth of our district, it was definitely a 4th—Nathan Schwartz, 160 YAD RESULTS success. We had participants in the 5th—Rachel Schwartz, 160 queen portion of the royalty, individual, QUEEN/DUCHESS Ages 12 to 14 talent acts, junior and senior group tal- Cara Jansa, 160; Laken Miller, 160 -1st—Nathan Block, 160 ent acts and 64 craft entries. The Ages 15 to Senior judges stated many times that the INDIVIDUAL TALENT 1st Cara Jansa, 160 entries were all so outstanding. Ages 6 to 8 2nd—Chase Bubenik, 160 Congratulations to all of the youth who Ist—Johnna Schwartz, 160 3rd—Neil Block, 160 participated. You are all winners!

Ages 9 to 11 In addition to several district and ist—Rachel Schwartz, 160 NIICRAFT local lodge officers, we had the honor Ages 6 to 8 of having State Field Manager Gene JUNIOR GROUP TALENT ist—Laken Miller, 160 Mc ride, State Youth Director Melanie 1st—Lodge 160, San Angelo: Cris 2nd—Dylan Schwartz, 160 Zavodny and District Four Director Broz, Laken Miller, Nolan Schwartz, 3rd—Nolan Schwartz, 160 Stanley Broz in attendance with us. It Dylan Schwartz, Sayde Hirt, Corey 4th—Cris Broz, 160 means a great deal to all of the youth to Schwartz, Hayden Bell, Grayson Bell, 5th—Grayson Bell, 160 have your support. I also appreciate I Johnna Schwartz, Sawyer Hirt 6th—Sawyer Hirt, 160 your assisting me with YAD. Ages 9 to 11 SENIO GROUP TALEN 1st—Patrick Bubenik, 160 1st—Lodge 160, San Angelo: Cara Jansa, 2nd—Rachel Schwartz, 160 Special Thanks!

My special thanks go to Betty Austin Miller, Nathan Schwartz, Rachel 3rd—Austin Miller, 160 Schwartz and Jill Miller for all of the Schwartz, Shelby Hirt, Cade Schwartz, 4th—Cade Schwartz, 160 time they devote to assisting in prepar- Chase Bubenik and Patrick Bubenik 5th—Shelby Hirt, 160 ing for YAD. You are always there to Ages 12-14 DISTRICT POINT WINNERS help set up, clean up and assist where 1st—Nathan Block, 160 Top Teen needed. Thanks also to all of the parAges 15 to Senior Cara Jansa, 160 ents of the youth club members. Your 1st—Neil Block, 160 Top Junior time in getting everyone to talent pracLaken Miller, 160 tice and making sure the craft items are HOBBY completed is appreciated.

KITS LODGE POINT WINNERS Our judges included Diane Ages 6 to 8 Top Teen Kadlacek for royalty and talent; 1st Corey Schwartz, 160 1st Cara Jansa, 160 Melanie Franklin, Michelle Logback, 2nd—Dylan Schwartz, 160 3rd—Neil Block, 160; and Nathan Patricia Hohensee, Janice Burrus, 3rd—Laken Miller, 160 Block, 160 Renie Holik and Debbie Hartman 4th—Hayden Bell, 160 Top Junior judged the crafts. They were a very 5th Grayson Bell, 160 lst—Laken Miller, 160; Austin Miller, 6th—Cris Broz, 160 conscientious group given the tough 160; Dylan Schwartz, 160; and Johnna Ages 9 to 11 task of judging all of the beautiful and Schwartz, 160 creative entries.

1st—Austin Miller, 160 2nd—Cade Schwartz, 160; Rachel My greatest thanks to to the youth 2nd—Cade Schwartz, 160 Schwartz, 160; and Hayden Bell, 160 of District Four for participating in Ages 15 to Senior 3rd—Nathan Schwartz, 160 and YAD. I know that it takes a lot of your 1st Cara Jansa, 160 Corey Schwartz, 160 time to prepare your entries and"! corn2nd—Neil Block, 160

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NEEDLEWORK Ages 6 to 8 lst—Corey Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Rachel Schwartz, 160 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Cara Jansa, 160 PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Dylan Schwartz, 160 2nd—Sawyer Hirt, 160 3rd—Johnna Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Patrick Bubenik, 160 2nd—Nathan Schwartz, 160 3rd Cade Schwartz, 160 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Nathan Block, 160 15 to Senior 1st—Neil Block, 160 2nd—Chase Bubenik, 160 SCIENCE/ EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st—Hayden Bell, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Austin Miller, 160 SEWING Ages 6 to 8 lst—Johnna Schwartz, 160 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Nathan Schwartz, 160 2nd—Patrick Bubenik, 160 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Chase Bubenik, 160 POSTER 1st—Lodge 160, San Angelo SC ' • PBOOK 1st—Lodge 160, San Angelo —SPJST-

Six DYC presents results of Youth Achievement Day District

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 30, Taiton hosted the SPJST District Six Youth Achievement Day on Sunday, July 16, 2000 at the Taiton Community Center in Taiton.

Members of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; Lodge 29, East Bernard; Lodge 30 Taiton; Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; and Lodge 97, Placedo all participated in point merit, royalty, talent, craft, scrapbook and poster competitions.

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The program began at 1 p.m. with the introduction by District Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik and presentation of colors by Lodge 4, Hallettsville members, Nicholas Vahalik and Joshua Siptak. We then had the official welcome by hosting Lodge 30 Taiton adult lodge President Reneau Gold. Shara Dluhos of Lodge 30, Taiton who is a recently graduated member, was the Mistress of Ceremony for the day's talent and royalty competitions. I would like to personally thank Shara for all her help and assistance throughout the day and say she did an excellent job as emcee for the day's events.

I would like to also thank the tabulation committee for this year's District Six Youth Achievement Day. This committee consisted of Vicki Schnieder of Lodge 30, Taiton; Ruby Kuntz of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Helen Zabransky of Lodge 4, Hallettsville; and Yvonne Garrett of Lodge 97, Placed°. The tabulation committee has a tough job and we really appreciated all their hard work at YAD. On hand this year, at our District Six Youth Achievement Day, we had some very special people who I would like to thank for being in attendance. State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and District Six Field Representative Jim Wiest. Thank you again for attending and we really appreciate all the support you give to us at District Six. Thanks to all the members of Lodge 30 Taiton for hosting District Six YAD, you all did a great job and a special thanks to those who supervised the kitchen.

And thank you to my assistant, Karen Kaspar, who continually goes the distance to help make sure everything runs smoothly!

Congratulations to all the youth of District Six! You are all winners and I am proud of all of you. Each of you continually strives to do better and achieve more as the years go by. Keep up the great work!

The list of District Six winners follows.

Fraternally, Marcy Dorotik District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST(Editor's Note: Related photos appear on page 20 of this week's Vestnik.)

DISTRICT SIX YAD RESULTS QUEEN/DUCHESS 1st—Megan Marcaurele, 30 Danielle Zalman, 30 2nd—Kristine Dum, 97 Dana Vanek, 97 KING/DUKE 1st—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 Christopher Vanek, 97 2nd Chase Zalman, 30 Gerard Marcaurele, 30 BESEDA Senior Group Lodge 30, Taiton: Shara Dluhos, Megan Marcaurele, Kirby Bubela, Bethany Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Jason Kaspar, Chase Zalman and Kyle Kaspar

Junior Group Lodge 30, Taiton: Kenna Bubela, Danielle Zalman, Stephanie Fucik, Jessica Fucik, Travis Krpec, Brent Gold Gerard Marcaurele and Janet Dluhos INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6 to 8 1st—Stephanie Fucik, 30 2nd—Dana Vanek, 97 3rd—Jessica Fucik, 30 Ages 9 to 11 1 st—Danielle Zalman, 30 2nd—Kenna Bubela, 30 3rd—Elizabeth Vahalik, 4 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Kirby Bubela, 30 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 2nd—Shara Dluhos, 30 JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st—Lodge 30, Taiton: Kenna Bubela, Danielle Zalman, Jessica Fucik, Stephanie Fucik, Gerard Marcaurele, Brandon Drapela, Steven Drapela, Janet Dluhos, Travis Krpec and Brent Gold 2nd—Lodge 4, HallettsvilleChristopher Vanek and Lodge 97, Placedo—Dana Vanek SENIOR GROUP TALEN 1st—Lodge 30, Taiton: Kirby Bubela, Bethany Dluhos, Megan Marcaurele, Shara Dluhos, Chad Dorotik, Jon Marcaurele, Kyle Kaspar and Chet Dluhos CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Stephanie Fucik, 30 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Steven Drapela, 30 2nd—Christopher Vanek, 4 3rd— Kenna Bubela, 30 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Kyle Kaspar, 30 2nd—Joshua Siptak, 4 3rd—Kirby Bubela, 30 Ages 15 to Senior ' 1st—Jason Kaspar, 30 2nd—Adam Siptak, 4 3rd—Shara Dluhos, 30 FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Dana Vanek, 97 2nd—Mark Siptak, 4 3rd—Holly Scott, 4 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Travis Krpec, 30 2nd—Mallory Stocker, 97 3rd Christopher Vanek, 4 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Joshua Siptak, 4 2nd—Bethany Dluhos, 30 3rd—Kyle Kaspar, 30 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Chad Dorotik, 30 2nd—Adam Siptak, 4 3rd—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 HANDICRAFT Ages 6 to 8 1st—Gerard Marcaurele, 30 2nd—Dana Vanek, 97 3rd—Holly Scott, 4 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Steven Drapela, 30 2nd—Travis Krpec, 30 3rd—Brandon Drapela, 30 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Kyle Kaspar, 30 2nd—Bethany Dluhos, 30 3rd—Jon Marcaurele, 30

Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 2nd—Jason Kaspar, 30 3rd—Jessica Kelner, 30

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club presents talent for adults

HOBBY KITS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Holly Scott, 4 2nd—Mark Siptak, 4 3rd—Gerard Marcaurele, 30 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Steven Drapela, 30 2nd—Danielle Zalman, 30 3rd—Travis Krpec, 30 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Jon Marcaurele, 30 2nd—Kirby Bubela, 30 Ages 15 to Senior lst—Shara Dluhos, 30

Dear Readers, The youth club held their monthly meeting, Friday, August 4. We discussed State Youth Achievement Day and Westfest. After the meeting, we presented our group talent and individual talent to the adult members.

The youth club will have a float in the Westfest Parade.

I won first place at State Yad in individual talent. We had other first place winners in the crafts.

Next meeting will Sunday, September 10. The youth will be honoring the grandparents.

See ya' at Westfest.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka 8-30-00 —S PJST-

NEEDLE WORK Ages 6 to 8 1st—Stephanie Fucik, 30 2nd—Jessica Fucik, 30 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Elizabeth Vahalik, 4 Ages 12 to 14 lst—Bethany Dluhos, 30 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Megan Marcaurele, 30 2nd—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 PICTO AL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 1st—Dana Vanek, 97 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Mallory Stocker, 97 2nd—Travis Krpec, 30 3rd—Steven Drapela, 30 15 to Senior 1st—Nicholas Vahalik, 4 2nd—Jason Kaspar, 30 3rd—Chad Dorotik, 30 SCIENCE/ EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st—Stephanie Fucik, 30 2nd—Dean Vanek, 97 Ages 9 to 11 1st—Mallory Stocker, 97 2nd Christopher Vanek, 4 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Kyle Kaspar, 30 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Jason Kaspar, 30 SEWING Ages 6 to 8 1st—Dean Vanek, 97 2nd—Stephanie Fucik, 30 Ages 9 to 11 1st Christopher Vanek, 4 2nd—Elizabeth Vahalik, 4 3rd—Danielle Zalman, 30 Ages 12 to 14 1st—Kirby Bubela, 30 Ages 15 to Senior 1st—Megan Marcaurele, 30 POSTER 1st—Lodge 30, Taiton SCRAPBOOK 1st—Lodge 30, Taiton 2nd—Lodge 4, Hallettsville DISTRICT POINT WINNERS Junior Kenna Bubela, 30 Senior Kyle Kaspar, 30 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club to Honor grandparents Dear Readers, With the picnic and State YAD over with, we are preparing for Westfest.

School has started and here at West, we have a new high school. It is something to see.

The youth club will honor all grandparents on Sunday, September 10 at 12:30 with a noon meal. We will hold our meeting after the meal. I hope everyone will make it.

Fraternally, Celia Dobecka 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club members bake kolaches Dear Readers, At our meeting, we discussed baking kolaches for Westfest and making a float for the parade. We baked the kolaches Saturday, August 12. We want to thank all who came out to help us.

They sure turned out pretty and good.

Fraternally, Christi Sparkman 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Youth Club members perform for adults Dear Readers, We held our meeting Friday, August 4. All officers were present.

We performed our junior group talent (that went to State YAD) to everyone at the lodge meeting. We all attended State YAD because we all won first places at District YAD. I won a first place trophy in sewing.

Fraternally, Whitney Dobecka 8/30/00 —SPJST-

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club prepares Youth Club gearing grandparents meal up for Westfest Dear Readers, The Lodge 6 Youth Club held their monthly meeting on Friday, August 4.

We discussed the upcoming State Youth Acheivement Day, Westfest and Grandparents' Day. The youth presented their group talent and individual talent to the adults after the meeting. Everyone did a good job.

Winners at State YAD were, Traci Dobecka, Junior of the Year in Points; First Place individual talent, Traci Dobecka; First Place in Food, Brittany Angelo; First Place in Sewing, Whitney Dobecka, Second Place in Sewing, Bracy Craig, Second Place in Science, Christi Sparkman; and Third Place in Sewing, Christi Sparkman. All of the other that participated are winners just for going and representing our lodge. A job well done by all of the youth.

The youth club will be having a float in the Westfest Parade. Also, the Youth, Club will be baking kolaches for Westfest. We appreciate everyone that comes out and helps with baking the kolaches.

The youth will be honoring the grandparents at the September meeting.

The youth will be preparing the meal which will be served at 12:00.

Hope to see all of you at Westfest.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club receive business information Dear Readers, We had our monthly meeting on Wednesday, August 2 at 6:30 p.m. For craft, we made sand art pictures. Our guest speaker was Mr. Robert, owner of Czech-Tex. He talked to us about owning your own business. Then we drew for door prizes we had cookies and punch.

Sincerely, Josef Orsak (7) 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club reports on August meeting Dear Vestnik Readers: Our monthly meeting was held on August 2 and was well attended. We had one new visitor, Dallas Briles, who plans to become a member. At the meeting, we discussed our monthly charities for August and September.

On August 27, we will have our annual "Country Store" fundraiser from 10:00 to 1:30. There will a lot of neat things to purchase.

Our next meeting will be on September 6 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Bradley Shelfer 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Dear Readers, On August 12, we baked kolaches for the Westfest coming up Labor Day weekend. On September 10, the youth will prepare dinner for Grandparents Day. All youth, please come and help for both events.

Fraternally, Michael Anne Moore (13) 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club hosts Grandparent's Day banqu On Friday, August 4, the New Tabor Youth Club, Lodge 17, held its August meeting at 6:30 p.m. The president read the minutes of the last meeting and the treasurer gave the balance.

Everyone enjoyed the Schlitterbahn trip on August 1, 2000.

Then Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek congratulated all the Youth Achievement Day winners and mentioned that the June and July Vestnik projects were mailed to us. She also reminded everyone to get their youth club tee-shirt if they hadn't gotten them yet. We then set a date, September 10, for the Grandparent's Day banquet.

We also discussed having a float and educational exhibit at the fair.

Susan announced that the Beseda dancers would dance at the Kolache Festival around 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned. Our September meeting will be held on September 3, 2000 at 3 p.m.

Kathryn Skrabanek Reporter 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club enjoys swimming, pizza Dear Vestnik Readers, Our meeting was held on August 10, 2000 at 8 p.m. We also had our annual summer outing. We met at the Elk's Lodge in El Campo at 6:30 p.m. We were able to swim until it was time for our meeting. We had pizza for supper.

It was really a nice outing.

Our members wrote and read their suggestions for and comments about State YAD. Our charity for August was to donate gifts for a basket that was put together by our Youth Leader Lisa Bubela. We donated the basket to the First Annual Czech Heritage Day that was held in El Campo on August 6.

The basket was put in the auction that day. Our local newspaper put a picture of our basket being auctioned off on the front page of the paper. That was cool!

Our next meeting will be on September 10, 2000. We will have a social and honor our grandparents. We are to make cards for them and read the

cards to them at the meeting.

Thank you, Brent Gold (11) 8/30/00 SPJST-

Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club visits butterfly museum, IMAX theater

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member celebrates leader's birthday at social

Dear Readers, On Thursday, August 3, our Youth Club drove to Houston to the Cockrell Butterfly Museum and the Museum of Natural Science. My favorite was the butterfly museum because there were thousands of butterflies flying around. Some would land on me. We all were wearing bright colors so they would land on us. My mom took pictures with me holding the butterflies. The thing that I learned was that a butterfly only lives two weeks.

We also saw a movie at the IMAX theater. It was about dolphins and it was very good.

Fraternally, Dana Vanek 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Dear Readers, I attended the swimming social we had on August 13. We celebrated our youth leaders birthday. My dad made homemade orange sherbet ice cream for us. We were reminded to work on our Christmas ornaments that will be judged at the fall Meeting in Taylor on September 17.

We voted that our next meeting will be September 9 due to the Labor Day holiday. We will meet at CiCi's Pizza in Killeen at 11:30 a.m. and have a meeting and eat. After the meeting we will go to the new theater and see a movie. You can invite a friend. It will cost members $2 and guest about $10.

This amount will include their movie and meal.

Hope to see you there.

Happy Birthday Rebecca!

Dawn Capps (14) 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 66, Waco Youth Club July meeting report The Youth Club meeting was held on July 16, 2000. Douglas Galler called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance and motto were led by Tommy Weeks.

We had three visitors present. They were Josh Sanchez, Dalton Reed and Logan Putman.

D.J. and Makayla Yates received their 100 Pennies certificate. Youth Leader Debbie Galler presented them.

Youth Achievement Awards were also presented to Alicia Nelsony. Justin Engelke, Sandra Trickett and Amanda Wallace received their awards at District Three Youth Achievement Day. We are planning to have a swimming party Wednesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the West Swimming Pool.

Each family is to bring a picnic supper for their family.

We are making plans for State YAD. Royalty will be at Cyclone, Lodge 24 on Saturday, August 5 at 4 p.m. State YAD will be at the Mayborn Center on Sunday, August 6 and everyone should be there ready to register at 8 a.m.

Good luck to everyone.

We are making plans for our float in the Westfest parade. It will be on Saturday, September 2 in West. It is going to be hot, but our theme should keep us cool.

Kevin Galler brought the birthday cake. Jodie McAdams brought the game. First place door prize was won

by D.J. Yates and second place by Jamie Trickett.

Fraternally, Dakota Yates, Reporter 8/30/00 —SPJST-

Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club enjoys trip to NASA Dear Readers, I met some new friends during the trip to the Museum of Natural Science and Cockrell Butterfly museum. I hope they become Youth Club members because we have a lot of fun.

There were butterflies flying all around. My favorite were the solid orange ones. They come from all over the world. We got to see how they are shipped in and grow into butterflies.

Our district trip to NASA-Houston was fun, too. I got to taste some space ice cream and played some Extreme Sports games there. It was a great trip.

Fraternally, Dean Vanek 8/30/00 —SPJST--

Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club member attends weekend competitions Dear Members, I went to State Royalty on August 5, 2000. It was boring listening to all those speeches. I danced the grand march. It was fun. I talked to Mr. Brian there. He is nice.

We went swimming at the hotel after royalty. That was lots of fun.

I went to State Youth Achievement Day on August 6, 2000. I got $30 bucks for my entries, but I did not win any trophies at State Youth Achievement Day. Fraternally, Travis Purchis (8) 8/30/00 —SPJST-

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District Four Presents Youth Achievement Day Winners July 9, 2000 Hosted by Lodge 160, San Angelo at SL Ambrose Hall Wall, Tex s

DISTRICT FOUR QUEEN AND DUCHESS— Pictured, from left, are Cara Jansa and Laken Miller, representing Lodge 160, San Angelo.

NEFDL, - J_FT: L to R: Corey Sc wartz, Rachel Schwa on1 Cara Jansa.

INDIVIDUAL TALENT: L to R: Johnna Schwartz and CONSTRUCTED ITEMS: L to R: Corey Schwartz, HOBBY KITS: L to R: Corey Schwartz, Austin Miller and Cara Jansa.

Shelby Hirt and Cara Jansa.

Rachel Schwartz.

FOODS: L to R: Hayden Bell, Austin Miller, Nathan HANDICRAFTS: L to R: Laken Miller, Patrick Bubenik, SEWNG: L to R: Johnna Schwartz, Nathan Schwartz and Chase Bubenik.

Nathan Block and Neil Block.

Block and Cara Jansa.

PICTORIAL ARTS: L to R: Neil Block, Nathan Block, SCIENCE AND EDUCATION: L to P. Hayden Bell POSTER: Cara Jansa of Lodge 160, San Angelo. and Austin Miller.

Patrick Bubenik and Dylan Schwartz.

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT—Pictured above, from left, front, are: Corey SENIOR GROUP TALENT—Pictured above, from left, front, are: Nathan Schwartz, Laken Miller, Cris Broz, Johnna Schwartz and Sawyer Hirt. BACK: Schwartz, Shelby Hirt, Rachel Schwartz, Patrick Bubenik, Austin Miller and Cade Schwartz. BACK: Cara Jansa and Chase Bubenik.

Grayson Bell, Hayden Bell, Dylan Schwartz, Sayde Hirt and Nolan Schwartz.

20/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 30, 2000 Mistress of Ceremonies Rachel Dluhos makes introductions at District Six Youth Achievement Day.

District Six PresentE -Youth Achievement Day Winners July 16, 2000 Hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton at Taiton Community Center Taiton, Texas

JUNIOR AND SENIOR BESEDA DANCERS (Lodge 30, Taiton) — Front, L to R: Gerard Marcaurele, Brent Gold, Travis Krpec and Jerret Dluhos. MIDDLE: Jessica Fucik, Bethany Dluhos, Danielle Zalman, Kenna Bubela and Stephanie Fucik. BACK: Chad Dorotik, Jason Kaspar, Kirby Bubela, Shara Dluhos, Chase Zalman, Megan Marcaurele and Kyle Kaspar.

SENIOR GROUP TALENT — (Lodge 30, Taiton); Pictured, L to R: Jon Marcaurele, Kirby Bubela, Chet Dluhos, Kyle Kaspar, Rachel Dluhos, Bethany Dluhos, Chad Dorotik and Megan Marcaurele.

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT — First Place Snow White Skit (Lodge 30, Taiton); Pictured, L to R: Kenna Bubela, Gerard Marcaurele, Travis Krpec, Jessica Fucik, Steven Drapela, Danielle Zalman, Jarret Dluhos, Stephanie Fucik, Brandon Drapela and Brent Gold.

CRAFT (6-8): L to R: Gerard Marcaurele (30), Holly CRAFT (9-11): L to R: Elizabeth Vahalik (4), CRAFT (12-14) : L to R: Joshus; . :.;iptak (4), Jon Scott (4), Dean Vanek (97), Stephanie Fucik (30) Christopher Vanek (4), Mallory Stocker (97), Travis Marcaurele (30), Kyle Kaspar (30), 3ethany Dluhos (30) and Kirby Bubela (30).

Krpec (30) and Steven Drapela (30). nd Dana Vanek (97).

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CRAFT (15-SENIOR): L to R: Shara Dluhos (30), Megan Marcaurele (30), Nicholas Vahalik (4), Chad Dorotik (30) and Jason Kaspar (30).

INDIVIDUAL TALENT: L to R: Stephanie Fucik (30), State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny congratulates Danielle Zalman (30), Kirby Bubela (30), Nicholas District Six Junior of the Year Kenna Bubela and Senior of the Year Kyle Kaspar, both of Lodge 30, Taiton.

Vahalik (4).

DISTRICT SIX ROYALTY: Pictured, L to R: Duke Dean Vanek (97), King Nicholas Vahalik (4) Queen Megan Marcaurele (30) and Duchess Danielle Zalman (30).

FIRST PLACE SCRAPBOOK WINNERS: Lodge 30, Taiton — Brandon Drapela, Stephen Drapela and Brent Gold. FIRST PLACE POSTER WINNERS: Lodge 30, Taiton — Kenna Bubela, Kirby Bubela, Jason Kaspar and Kyle Kaspar.

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EFochnene ii Ministerstvem zahraniei Ceska vaielavaci nadace statu Texas byla odmenena Ministerstvem zahraniei veci cenou Jana Masaryka GRATIAS AGIT 2000 jako jedna ze ti organisaci a nekolika jednotlivca.

Pfedseda Sboru feditela na gi nadace Dr. Clinton Machann ptevzal cenu v Praze v Ceske republice v Cerninskern palaci a srdeene podekoval za tuto cenu, kterou pfevzal z rukou ministra zahraniei pana Jana Kavana. Cena byla udelena flak nadaci za gifeni dobreho jmena Ceske republiky v zahraniei.

Ve svem dekovnem projevu Dr. Machann piipomenul, 2e v Texasu 2ije i aentna generace potomku nagich krajania, ktefi podpofili praci a snahu nagi nadace o vytvoteni dobrYch podrninek pro pfi gti generace a o zachovani parnatek a dedictvi nagich pfedku i pro budoucnost. Nadace ustanovila katedru eeskeho jazyka, literatury a kultury na Texaske universite v Austin, Tx. jako jedinou v Americe a nyni byla zalo 2ena nadace pro stipendia pro mora yske studenty na Texaske A and M universite v College Station, Tx. Neni vyloueeno, e vyueovani Ceske ho jazyka bude rovna ustanoveno ve vhodne chvili.

Pfedseda Sboru feditelu Dr. Clinton Machann povzpravel o sv/m zalitcich v Praze a jak byl pfekvapen skupinou asi 27 Texasana, ktefi se pfidali ke slavnosti v Praze, kdy2 povesili zvony na kostel v Magdalene. Zaplatil je eestny konsul Ceske republiky v Houstone, Tx. pan Ray J. Snokhous se svou novou 2enou Clarici Matikovou.

Jeho pfedci do tohoto kostela chodili a byli tam i oddani, stejne tak byl ye stejnem kostele oddan Ray s Clarici.

Slavnosti zave geni zvonii se ziaeastnila delegace z Texasu. Na zaver bratr Machann poznamcnal, 2erna velmi pane vzpominky na Prahu.

President nadace, bratr Marvin Marek zdUraznil, 2e po nenaddlem odchodu na veenost 4-5 feditelu nage fady profidly a je nutno ziskat pro nagi nadaci pracovniky, ktefi nemaji mnoho jinych funkci a mohli by se pine venovat praci pro nadaci. Kandy novy Clen nadace plan( jednou pro valy 100 dolaril a pak plati 25 dolaril merle

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Bratr Roger Koldf, na g styeny feditel s Texaskou universitou v Austine, Texas vysvetlii, Z"e na universite prohlhaji neustale personalni zmeny, avgak situace na katedie modernich jazyk6 se stabilisuje. Po2a davek nagi nadace, aby universita brala vetgi ohled na na ge pravo rozhodovat do vetg i miry o einnosti na katedie ee gtiny, kterou na ge pravo rozhodovat do vetg i miry o einnosti na katedie, eekiny, kterou na ge nadace zalo2ila, dogel sluchu vedouciho katedry. Je potegitelne pozorovat, Z"enovY vedouci katedry modernich jazyka svolil k uspotadani koncertu Symfonickeho orchestru mlade2e z Hradce Kralove v arealu a pod potronaci university. Nage nadace je vdeend bratru Koldfovi, 2e se stard o potadek ye vztahu nagi nadace s universitou.

Letni schfize se vydarila, pomysleli jsme na minulou praci, ktera byla odmenena cenou Jana Masaryka Gratis Agit, nyni uva2ujeme o. budoucnosti, abychom si znovu zaslou2ili uznani nejen nagi krajanske veiejnosti, ale i zahranienich pozorovaletlia. Nage nadace je otevfena pro praci a podporu kalcleho, kdo chce uchovat nage dedictvi, na gi kulturu a na g jayk co nejdele nejen v Texasu, ale take v jinych mistech Ameriky, Kanady a celeho sveta.

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series Czech offered through Czech Culture Center Houston Fall

Enjoy the challenge and have some fun! Language instruction by Professor Marie Mann and assistants Professor William E. Souchek and Professor Charlie E. Pavlicek, 6:30 p.m. No charge for members.

Workbook/tape is recommended and available for sale. For more information, call (713) 645-6614 or visit The Czech Cultural Center Houston, Northwest Mall 290 at 610 N+W.

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Pivon14, !angt: Czech ciesses offered El Sokol Houston Once again, Czech language classes are being offered at Sokol Houston, 1314 West Patton, one block north of North Main and one block east of Airline or exit West Patton off 1-45.

As usual, no instructional or textbook fees are required. Travel tips, travel videos, small group conversational practice and special emphasis on phonetic pronunciation are part of a wellrounded language program.

We offer two levels of instruction—beginners and conversational.

The beginner's class is taught by Mrs. Pivonka, a former HISD phonics teacher. A person-to-person interactive and phonic approach is used. The conversational level is taught by Mr. Kudrna, a native Czech. The instructional method employs a combination of spontaneous conversation along with conversational readings.

Class sessions consist of two terms: September through the first week of December being the first term. Then a break of about three weeks for the winter holidays. The second term runs from January through April. Class hours are from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. The first class begins on Thursday, September 7, 2000. Later enrollment in subsequent Thursday class sessions is accepted and every effort is made to help later arrivals.

For futher information, call any of the following telephone numbers: (713) 861-7403, (713) 862-6594 or (713) 666-2782.

Submitted by, Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403

CLIC September 5 Wharton County Czech Heritage Society meeting at the First Christian Church fellowship hall at 7 p.m.

September 10 Fayette County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas meeting at Senior Citizens Activity Center in La Grange.

October - December, Mondays Fall Series Czech Language Conversation Classes, 6:30 p.m.: Enjoy the challenge and have some fun!

Language instruction by Professor Marie Mann and assistants Professor William E. Souchek and Professor Charlie E. Pavlicek. No charge for members, workbook/tape is recommended and available for sale. The Market Place, Northwest Mall, 290 at 610 N+W. For more information, call the Czech Cultural Center, Houston (713) 686-6362.

Highland Business Center (HBC) Conversational Czech I is a class for students with little or no background in the language. This class introduces the foundation of the Czech language and basic expressions useful for everyday life and for traveling in the Czech Republic. Emphasis will be on vocabulary, pronunciation and basic grammatical structure. No prerequisites. (21 hours) Textbook required.

Conversational Czech II BSKL 9018-100 Czech II Mondays, October 30-December 11 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Room 220 Highland Business Center (HBC) Conversational Czech II is a class for students who have completed Czech I successfully and wish to continue and want to improve their grammar, speaking listening skills.

For more information, contact Austin Community College (512) 2237542 or fax (512) 223-7030 or 2237525.

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Czech classes at Austin Community College Fall

The fall class schedule 2000 at Austin Community College will include Czech I and II language classes. All classes are $75 each.

Registration is held at the ACC Highland Business Center (HBC), 4th floor between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday.

Conversational Czech I BSKL 9017-100 Czech I Mondays, September 11 - October 23 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Room 220

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22/VESTNIK-Wednesday, August 30, 2000 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 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.

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Saturday September 9, 2000 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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is a celebration of the revitalization of Czech heritage . . . a county that was basically a Czech settlement realized their precious identity was slipping away. New generations knew not the language, the music or the art of their ancestors. Not only do we grasp at the past, but we hurry to share the history . . . to bring into today's focus the beauty, talent, and delight of the Czech people. Come to the Kolache Festival and learn the wonderful Czech philosophy. See the technique of the stenciling, basket weaving, egg decorating, quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Dance to the polka and sing the songs of the musician. Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soul to the fulfillment of the Czech cultural heritage. gp

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Vitam (Welcome) Opening Prayer Monsignor Emilian Foltyn Flag Ceremony • National Anthem "Texas Our Texas" "Kde Domov Muj" (Czech Anthem) Local, State and National Dignitaries Crowning of Festival Royalty SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Beseda Dancers

The Polka Stars

10:30 a.m.

Music Masters

11:30 a.m.

East Bernard Singers

Combinations

3:00 p.m.

Granger Polka Boys

10:00 a.m.

Czech Heritage Museum

Burleson County Czech Singers

Corner of Fawn and Shaw Bernadette Jochec and Keyboard

10:30 a.m.

Kovanda's Czech Band

Hatrod/Streetrod and Antique Auto Show

11:30 a.m.

Kolache Eating Contest

Main and Highway 21 Donnie Suehs and Friends

12:00 p.m.

Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers of Houston 1:00 p.m.

Chris • ybak, Master Accordionist G0 p.m.

City Polka Boys 7".M. Awards Ceremony

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) 5934473 or (254) 593-3456.

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.

LODGE 18, ELGIN NOTICE: Starting September 1, for all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call (512) 2814371.

Sunday, September 10-Central Texas Sounds, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets $6 each.

Kitchen will be open.

Burleson County Fairgrounds Highway 36 South Vrazels' Polka Band The Dujka Brothers

Demonstrations Kolache Baking, Tarok, Tatting, Quilting, Egg Decorating, Weaving, Canning, Mud Throwing (pottery), Leatherworks, Woodworking and More!

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LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, September 2-Rental Saturday, September 9-50th Anniversary Party Thursday, September 14-Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 16-Wedding Saturday, September 23-Dining Room Rental Saturday, September 30-Rental Saturday, October 7-Rental Thursday, October 12-Lodge Meeting, 8 p.m.

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, September 1-Earl Beatty Friday, September 8-Country Classic Friday, September 15-Tri County Friday, September 22-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six Friday, September 29-Granger Polka Boys

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

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

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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.

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LODGE 24, CYCLONE 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, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin.

Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. During all Sunday dances, the kitchen will be open. For rentals, call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711.

Lodge 18 is non-smoking.

Doors open 11:30 man.

Dinner Served 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

7:00 - 11:00 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 meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m with a covered dish meal served after the meeting. All members and guests are always welcome. The Youth Club meets the same day at 5:30 p.m. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers every Friday night from 6 to 9 p.m. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.

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LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. Meeting location to be announced.

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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.

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LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, September 1-Social Night Sunday, September 10-Lodge 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, September 15-Social Night, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 16-Birthday Party

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

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Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Sunday, September 10-Lodge Annual Picnic.

Watch for details.

Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 39, B-AN Lodge meetings are the th i rd Sunday of each 3 at 12:30, folmonth at 1:30 p.m. L . Meat is providio ed by meeting and E ?.eting. Members, e di by the lodge at eve ease bring coverec Ji or assert Items.

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Wednesday, August 30, 2000-VESTNIK/23 Saturday, September 23-Wedding Saturday, October 7-Wedding Saturday, November 11-Louise class reunion Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 in Hilije. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Molberg (979) 543-3044 or (979) 648-2317 (lodge hall.)

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, September 2-No Dance Tuesday, September 5-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 9-Open Saturday, September 16-Jerry Heisler and the Melody Five Monday, September 18-Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 23-Country Expressions, c/w Saturday, September 30-Granger Polka Boys Saturday, October 14-Melodion Band, Tickets: $6 per person Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. 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 2000 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 985-2548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 49, ROWENA Saturday, September 10-Havlak Batla, polka, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, September 15-Game social, 5 p.m.

Saturday, September 23-District Four Fall Fun Day. Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for details.

Friday, October 20-Monthly Game Social, 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 28-Czech Fest sponsored

by District Four, Lodge 49 and Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society and hosted by Lodge 49, Rowena. Watch the Vestnik for further details.

Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August and November at 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night beginning at 5 p.m.

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

LODGE 54, WEST Friday, September 8-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m.

Fellowship, refreshments and food.

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) 826-5990 (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 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 Dec. 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 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 76, WICHITA FALLS 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 Kostoryz Road,

Corpus Christi. Phone: (512) 852-9042.

Public invited.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-74615-1395-8; AL-000619887-0.

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 Sunday, September 17-Czech Fest. Watch for details to come!

Monday, September 18-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

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 Bertha Capps at (254) 778-4371 (Shop) or (254) 773-6164 (Home).

LODGE 88, HOUSTON 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) 8695767. *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, September 3-Country/western music with Gary Lee C/W Band, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 16-Czech Heritage Day and 90th anniversary celebration: 11 a.m. until 11 p.m. Music by Mikula's and Fritz Hodde plus a lot more. Dinner by Riscky.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ballroom dancing every Friday night 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. Family night/tarok on the first and third Tuesday, 7 p.m. Ladies' Circle meets on second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. For a place to hold your large parties, anniversaries or other special events, call Joyce at (817) 624-1361.

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

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

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Thursday, September 14-Meeting at REA Building, Victoria, 6:30 p.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 Sunday, September 10-District Seven Fall Meeting/Family Fun Day. Watch the Lodge Letters Section of the Vestnik for details.

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 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. Sept. through May. LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are held every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, September 10-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 The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze Bar-BQue 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 Sundays. Contact Ginny Prasatik, Secretary, at (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date and time.

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) 4278160.

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 first Sunday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank Community Room; except for March, June, September and December meetings which will be held at a restaurant at 4:30 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, September 2-Texas Gold, c/w Saturday, September 9-Aces High, c/w Saturday, September 16-Down Time Saturday, September 23-Country Now & Then Saturday, September 30-Rental (Private Party) Hall is located at 3609 Preston, 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) 4873297. 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 175, ROSENBERG Membership meetings will be held on Monday, June 19; Monday, September 11; and Monday, December 11. Location of each meeting will be announced.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; trustees' meeting is 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. 1-742042239-0 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 Thursday, September 14-Lodge meeting, 7 p.m. with games and potluck meal to follow.

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 Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Burleson. 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. For hall rentals, call Estelle Hurtik (817) 284-7218; Rhonda Hurtik (214) 435-2286; or John Hilcher (817) 293-8166. Doors open for dances at 7:45 p.m.; dance 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Children 10 and under free.

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 or (972) 263-9031.

LODGE 184, MOULION 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

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. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 255-3415.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Sunday, September 10-Quarterly Meeting, 2

p.m. at the home of Al and Nina Quitta, 909 Ashburn Ave., College Station. Call (979) 6966665 for directions.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December 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 are 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, September and December at 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Sunday, September 17-District Five Fall

Meeting hosted by Lodge 196. Details forthcoming.

Sunday, September 24-Melodion Band from the Czech Republic. Watch the Vestnik for more information.

Saturday, October 14-Garage Sale: Proceeds to benefit victims of house fire. Watch the Vestnik for more information.

All dances open to the public. Admission $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.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Monday of the month at the Senior Citizens Center, 411 Mesquite in Hico, Texas at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance is welcome.

LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.

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