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

Official Publication of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas

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

Best-selling author to address Recognition and Incentive Banquet Van Crouch, author of the best-selling book, Stay in the Game, will be guest speaker at the SPJST's Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet to be held February 24 at Flag Hall in Cyclone. After ranking as a consistent sales leader with the American Express Company, Crouch went on to receive numerous awards for outstanding performance in the insurance industry.

Crouch's experiences in the corporate arena and as a speaker to many of the nation's professional sports teams give him an enthusiasm for life, a spontaneous sense of humor and a genuine interest in people. His corporate clients have included such well known names as Allstate, American Airlines, AT&T, Farm Bureau and Texaco.

Here's what Chicago Bear Walter Payton, a veteran of the Superbowl XX championship team had to say, "I

was always thankful that Van Crouch wasn't an NFL linebacker, because he's the hardest-hitting speaker I've ever heard!'

But don't take Walter's word for it.

See for yourself by making a point to attend this year's workshop and Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet. All lodges are encouraged to be represented. Registration for the afternoon program will start at 12:30 p.m. The workshop begins at 1:15 p.m. and will include a detailed review of the SPJST's Mission 2100 program. Registration materials for the 2001 workshop and banquet have been mailed to local lodges.

Extra, Extra...

In conjunction with this year's workshop and banquet, there will also be an optional morning session, starting at 11 a.m., which will address a multitude of concerns and questions related to selling and/or serving alcoholic beverages at SPJST-related events. The free short course will be presented by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission and will be open to all interested lodge members. —SPJST-

Family Fun and mportant SPIST Dates January 28

January 31 January 31 February 1 February 3 February 4 February 11 February 11 February 17 February 23 February 24 February 25 March 3 March 3 March 4 March 9-11 March 16-17 March 17 March 18 March 31 March 31

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VOLUME 89 NUMBER 4

Superbowl Party at Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest Ends Deer Antler Contest Ends SPJST Scholarship/Leadership Grant Applications Due Spring District Youth Counselors' Meeting at SPJST Home Office, Temple 100th Anniversary at Lodge 35, Elk District Two Skating Party in Temple Anniversary and Valentine's Celebration at Lodge 88, Houston SPJST State Tarok Tournament Library, Archives and Museum Logo Design Contest Ends Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 32, Victoria Polkafe,st at Inez Community Center SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Annual Fund Raiser at Lodge 47, Seaton District Five Spring Meeting at Crosby VFW Youth Leader's Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Barbecue Cookoff at Lodge 142, Houston SPJST State "42 - Tournament District Two Spring Meeting at Lodge 187, Round Rock 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive Ends Texas Spring Gala at Lodge 24, Cyclone

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100 Pennies Scholarship Drive posts sixth listing of contributors There have been 574 donations made to the 2000-2001 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive from October through January 17. Donations to date are $8,116.36. Thank you for your generous donations to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund. Because of your continued generosity, many young SPJST members will be able to attend or continue with college. We have a long way to reach our goal of $14,000 before March 31.

Guidelines for Giving 1. Donations made by lodges out of lodge funds, will be listed as a lodge donation.

2. Collected donations from a lodge meeting will be listed individually by lodge in alphabetical order.

Individuals submitting a donation will also be listed by lodge, alphabetically.

Gifts of $50 or more will be printed 3. in bold.

4. Families or groups which desire names, listed under a particular last name or group name should indicate this on the donation form or letter, otherwise, the names will be listed as individual donations by lodge in alphabetical order.

5. 100 Pennies donations made as a memorial will be listed under memorial donations in a separate listing.

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Donations received to date: $8,116.36 Your gifts are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is con tributed is applied towards scholarships.

To contribute, please send your check to: 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive C/O SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

If you have any questions or comments, please contact' the State FAC at (800) 727-7578. Thank you.

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2/VESTNIK-Wednesday, January 24, 2001

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

SPJST Herald 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, FICF 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: (979) 272-3265 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

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

JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN DISTRICT III Home Phone: (254) 826-5882 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, TX 76691

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (915) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM DISTRICT VI Home Phone: (361) 578-3279 407 Taos Street, Victoria, TX 77904

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 216-7954 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Clarence R. Matula, Box 533, LaGrange, Tx. 78945 - (979) 968-2881 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Tx. 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Tx. 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Tx. 76875 - (915) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2136 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246 FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (713) 691-6434

District Six - Karen Kaspar, Rt. 3, Box 224, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-2532 District Seven - Jill Sijansky, 414 Pleiades Place, Corpus Christi, Tx. 78418 - (361) 937-4324 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, Rt. 2 Box 13, Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx., 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Tx. 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (915) 651-8045 District Five - Edna Wehring, 1831 Crystal Ct., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2815 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174.

Lolita, Tx. 77971 - (512) 874-4461 District Seven - Polly Bayer, 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Tx. 78114 - (830) 216-7954 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, Rt. 1, Box 24-A, Dime Box, Tx. 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Norma Cavanaugh, Box 276, Granger, Tx., 76530 - (512) 859-2550 District Three - Bessie Petr. 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Tx. 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Tx. 76903 - (915) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angelton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR JOHN WELLS P.O. BOX 100, TEMPLE, TX 76503 (254)773-1575

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 - (979) 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 - (284 679-5567 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037

LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND 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.

(800) 727-7578 After Office Hours and/or Weekends, call these State Field Representatives

Let Incentives Work for You The Challenge of Leadership The SPJST is a community in itself and unto the world. Our geographic boundaries parallel those of the great state of Texas. On a personal level, the SPJST- through its members touches many parts of the world. And - in a fraternal sense - SPJST shares a common bond with men and women the world over.

Just as the defining unit of civilized society is the family, the defining unit of the SPJST is the local lodge. In the SPJST's quest to achieve new heights as a fraternal benefit society, it will first be necessary to achieve new heights in our local lodges.

Achieving real and measurable progress is like climbing stairs. It begins by stepping forward; achieving one's balance; gauging the distance ahead and duplicating the process. It sounds so simple; however, therein lies the challenge for leadership - getting everyone to move forward together.

With clearly defined goals and objectives, a local lodge can achieve great things. At its best, the lodge can bring people together in the spirit of

humanity and brotherhood. Those aren't just pretty words. They represent a determined choice. And they are the spark that keeps so many men and women active in their lodge.

But even a spark needs fuel to burn.

And that's where the SPJST's lodge incentive program can help make a difference. If your lodge receives an incentive award this year, please use it like the plants use the rain - to refresh and revitalize your members and to redefine the mission of your lodge.

A total of $155,000 in premium refund checks will be mailed to lodges this week. Incentive award checks totaling $42,000 will be presented at the Incentive Banquet on February 24 at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Please think of this as seed money and put it to work for your lodge.

"We suggest that lodges take at least some of their incentive award and channel it back to the membership in the form of a social or some other kind of celebration," says Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

(Continued on next page.)

"We suggest that lodges take at least some of their incentive award and channel it back to the membership."

Send Your Someone Special Valentine in the February 14 Vestnik.

Greetings are Free.

Any goodwill donations that are received will be cheerfully accepted and directed to the SPJST loo Pennies Scholarship Fund

Please Print Clearly. Thank You!

STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST Home: (254) 778-9194 Email: jimatspjst@aol.com DISTRICTS 1 and 5 Position Vacant DISTRICTS 2 and 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)

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DISTRICTS 6 and 7 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 Email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net 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.

Send, Fax or E-mail your greetings by February 7 to Vestnik Valentines c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box wo • Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 • E-mail: bvanicek@vvm.com or info@spjst.com

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Incentives Work (Continued from page 2.)

"We realize — of course — that some lodges have buildings to maintain — but they also have people they need to recognize. It's people — a combination of sales reps and active lodge members — that earned the award. We want lodges receiving these incentive awards to do something nice for their dedicated people," says President Leshikar.

The Lodge Recognition and Incentive Awards program has been in place since 1993. "It was kind of a `spin-off' from the annual premium refund checks which we started issuing in 1961," explains Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Mikulas.

The SPJST's Mission 2100 membership drive makes lodge incentives for 2001 even better. Provided that the SPJST meets the 2,100 application quota and the lodge achieves its individual lodge quota, the lodge will receive one-and-a-half times its lodge incentive award amount. For example, if a lodge has a quota of 25 new members (Gold Award) and meets its quota and the SPJST achieves 2,100 applications, the local lodge will receive $1,000 x 1.5 = $1,500.

Details of the Mission 2100 Membership Drive were presented in the January 10 Vestnik and will be covered in detail on February 24 in Cyclone. In the meantime, SPJST officials will be presenting informa100

Pennies Drive (Continued from page 1.)

29 2 Minzenmayer, Clarence and Martha 17 1 Nejl, Daniel and Gladys 133 7 Netek, Dominic 133 7 Netek, Marie 23 6 Orsak, Clement 47 2 Patterson, Shirley 35 3 Pavelka, Charles and Ruby 133 7 Pavliska, Trudy 133 7 Pavliska, William 202 7 Pesek, Vlasta 135 3 Poko, Monica 133 7 Polansky, Mary 133 7 Popp, Jarolyn 133 7 Popp, Mary 133 7 Popp, Robert 133 7 Powelek, Brooke 133 7 Reese, Vicki 133 7 Rohan, Emil 133 7 Rohan, Grace 202 7 Rummel, Frances 139 5 Rusnak, Rudolph 133 7 Schauffele, Margaret 133 7 Schauffele, Roy 54 3 Scheler, Kenneth and Darlene SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates Rates subject to change without notice

tion on the new program at various lodge meetings around the state.

So, what's the next step for your lodge in achieving new heights in the year 2001? In addition to spreading the good word about SPJST insurance, please — if you havent't already done so — consider establishing an outline for the coming year at your next lodge meeting. Talk about your lodge and it's place in the community. What you can do — independently or working with other groups — to make a positive difference? Please know, too, that if you need help defining and communicating your lodge purpose, the SPJST Home Office is here to help. We're only a phone call away.

One Year at a Time Last week I reported in this column that the SPJST Supreme Lodge selected Bob Bayer of Lodge 107, Floresville in District Seven to serve as Supreme Lodge Chairman. I incorrectly stated that this is a fouryear appointment. According to Article 43 (b) of our By-Laws, "A chairman of the Board shall be elected annually from the seven district directors by the Supreme Lodge . . ."

Thank you for your attention to this correction. Please note that this annual election process also applies to the position of Supreme Lodge Vice Chairman, currently held by District Four Director Stanley Broz of Lodge 160, San Angelo.

—SPJST133 7 Schimcek, Alvin 133 7 Schimcek, Frances 133 7 Schimcek, Raymond 92 3 Shepelwich, JB and Nina 47 2 Shipley, Mary Junek and Ernest Junek 91 5 Sirocka, Richard 88 5 Slanina, George R. 6 3 Soukup, Al 6 3 Soukup, Georgie 6 3 Soukup, Ricky 15 2 SPJST Lodge 15, Euckholts 9 1 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook 101 3 Stevens, Theresa Annie 130 3 Stransky, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry 88 5 Svoboda, Herman 133 7 Valchar, Rudy 133 7 Valenta, George 24 2 Veselka, Freddie, Debbie, and Ashley 32 6 Vyvial, James 63 6 Wendt, Sallie 189 1 Wentrcek, Jamie 189 1 Wentrcek, Larry 180 3 Wheat, Frances and Gene 15 2 Williams, Douglas and Virginia 6 3 Williams, Jake 6 3 Williams, Tye

—SPJSTUniversal Life 7.25% for Annualized*

Roth IRA

Home or Farm Mortgages:

6.30% for Annualized*

6.50% for 1 to 7 years 7.00% for 8 to 15 years 7.25% for 16 to 20 years 7.50% for 21 to 30 years

Annuity II

Qualified Business Real Estate Mortgages

Annuity I

8.25% for 10 years 8.50% for 11 to 15 years

6.30% for Annualized* Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after

5.30% for Annualized* Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 *Rates effective 11-1-2000 through 1-31-2001

State Youth Director outlines 2001 incentive program, coming events Happy 2001, SPJST Members and Friends!

This is going to be the best year ever in the SPJST and in the SPJST Youth Program. Happy New Year! I hope you and your family enjoyed the holiday season. SPJST proudly began the new year with a new logo. That's the first of many exciting things in 2001.

Shooting Stars Youth Club State's top youth club that writes the most applications Goals to Reach • SPJST Goal of 2100 • Youth Club Goal Incentive • Trip to a Texas Amusement Park (value: $1,500)

Our mission is 2100!

The SPJST kicked off its biggest membership drive ever on January 1.

Start recruiting youth members now.

The goal for the youth program is 350 young members. All applications written in 2001 will count towards our goal. Working together, we will achieve the stars. SPJST Home Office representatives will be visiting your lodge soon to tell you all about this exciting program.

Hey, youth club members! You can win a trip to Disney World. Just imagine you and Mickey hangin' for the day. Total fun!

Here's all the youth club incentives. Got questions? Give me a call.

Youth Club Members' Incentives Goals to Reach • SPJST Goal of 2100 • State Youth Club Goal of 350 Incentive • Walt Disney World Trip (value: $2,000)

Youth Club Incentives Goals to Reach • SPJST Goal of 2100 • Youth Club Goal Incentive • $10 for each application, ages 0 to 17, written

Recruit 1 member—Bronze Star • One chance for trip • Name in Vestnik • 10 merit points Recruit 3 members—Silver Star • Three chances for trip • Name and photo in Vestnik • 30 merit points Recruit 6 members—Gold Star • Six chances for trip • Name and photo in Vestnik • 60 merit points • Framed certificate • Special recognition at state event (Continued on page 13.)

The SPJST Youth Achiever.

A Fraternal Life Insurance Plan for Young People Ages o to 15.

Children will outgrow clothes and the shoes but the SPJST Youth Achiever life insurance certificate offers benefits that can last a lifetime. What's more, it's very affordable!. You can get $io,000 to $50,000 of life insurance coverage for your child or grandchild for just pennies a day.

Premiums are low: $5.40 monthly or $60 annually per $io,000 unit of coverage, with a maximum of five units per youngster. The SPJST Youth Achiever certificate also builds cash value. Accidental death and payor disability riders are available.

For more information on the SPJST Youth Achiever Life certificate or other financial products, please contact, your local lodge sales representative.

SPJST members, ages six to high school senior, are encouraged to join an SPJST Youth Club. SPJST Youth Clubs provide opportunities for members to build self-confidence, meet new friends, develop responsibility, learn leadership skills, serve their communities and have fun. The Program also conducts summer camp. For details, contact your local lodge or any of the District Youth Counselors listed on pagetwo.

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001

Around the Districts District Two posts pick-up sites for January 28 Marksville bus trip Thanks to all for your quick response to our bus trip. We have a full bus. We look forward to seeing all of you on January 28. Remember the bus will be loaded in two separate places — Academy SPJST Hall in Academy and the Wal-Mart parking lot in Taylor.

The bus will leave Academy at 6 a.m. and Taylor around 6:30 a.m. Try

to be at one of these places a few minutes early so that we may leave on time.

We plan to make one stop in Bryan for breakfast at McDonald's and you will be provided a sack lunch. We should be in Marksville around 1 p.m.

We plan to have a few games on the bus and lots of fun.

Again, thanks and looking forward to our trip together.

Fraternally, Ruth Hanusch District Two Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Readers Write Lodge 25, Ennis members grateful to blood donors The family of Clem Rejcek would like to express our thanks to everyone who donated blood on his behalf.

Donations came from Ennis, West, Waco, Dallas, Lewisville, Hillsboro, Itasca and Houston. We would also like to thank SPJST for the use of their facility, Gingerbread Press of Waxahachie for the posters and to the businesses and churches for advertising the blood drive. The SPJST Youth Club also helped with refreshments and handing out forms for the donors to sign.

Clem Rejcek is battling a form of cancer known as multiple myeloma and has undergone a stem cell transplant at MD. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston in November. Blood is an essential pat of life for many people who need transfusions due to accidents, cancer and surgeries. Carter Blood Care also asked six donors, Michael Honza, James Martinek, Ernie Martinek, Dwight Koch, Andrew

Jakubik and Larry Trojacek to donate double red cells for use in trauma units and to these six, we would like to give special acknowledgement and thanks for their extra time and donation.

Thank you and may God bless each of you.

Clem and Adell Rejcek Rel and Lisa Lipscomb and Logan Ronnie and Kathleen Tay and Will Jodie and Sharon Honza and Jacob and Jarron (Editor's Note: Without donors, many people would not be able to have transfusions and surgeries. Donors give the gift of life. Multiple Myeloma is a cancer few people know about or understand. More Mformation can be read about this cancer at www.multipletnyeloma.org . Please note that Carter Blood Care, referenced in the above letter, has two locations in the DFW Metroplex: 9000 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, 75235, (214) 3518111 and 126d West Rosedale, Fort Worth, Texas, 76104, (817) 335-4935.

Thank you for your kind attention.)

—SPJST-

Lone Pay Life:

It Isn't Just for Children.

For years, it has been a favorite plan for parents and grandparents seeking to enroll their children and grandchildren in the SPJST However, did you know that a Lone Pay Life certificate can be issued to individuals up to age 80?

As you would expect, at the older issue ages, it can be expensive; however, it could be just the thing for older members who want to buy additional permanent insurance. For example, a female at age 70 can purchase additional paid-up insurance at the rate of $570 per $1,000 of coverage with a minimum purchase of $5,000 coverage.

The Lone Pay Life certificate may also be of interest to anyone wishing to make a gift of life insurance to a college; church, charitable organization or indi vidual, For more information on the'SPJST Lone Pay Life certificate or other finarcial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative.

Examples of the Lone Pay Life Plan in Action MALE INSUREDS LIFE INSURANCE LONE PAY CASH VALUE PREMIUM IMMEDIATE AGE PROTECTION $450 2 $10,000 $700 10,000 1,810 1,320 30 3,650 3,020 50 10,000

CASH VALUE CASH VALUE AGE 65 10 YEARS $570 $51060 2,020 5 060 4,330 5,065

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville celebrates holidays with city Chamber The Fayetteville SPJST Lodge 1 and the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce joined to hold their annual Christmas party Sunday, December 3 at 4 p.m. at the quaint historic SPJST Hall in Fayetteville. Despite the cold wind and a drizzle rain with temperatures in the forties, the hall was filled with people enjoying the festive mood of the Christmas holiday season. A delicious meal consisting of baked turkey and ham provided by the Lodge and Chamber with scrumptious vegetables and desserts brought by everyone was enjoyed by all. Santa brought Christmas cheer to the affair along with gifts. The children were quite eager to tell Santa what they wanted him to bring them for Christmas and were delighted with the gifts that he brought them.

Door prizes were also distributed to the joy of everyone by Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Queen Krystal Popp, Tata Michalec, Junior Miss; Jordan Marie Evans, Little Miss and Joshua Thomas, Little Mister. Lodge 1 has picked up some more SPJST cookbooks and will be selling them at the Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum. If you would like one, call Louis Polansky at (979) 378-2231.

Remember they make great gifts!

Luncheon Meeting Please note that Lodge 1, Fayetteville will have a lunchion meet-

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

Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 E-Mail: byanicek@vvm.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578

ing at Keiler's Restaurant in Fayetteville at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2001. Members of Lodge 1 are urged to attend. Please advise President Louis Polansky at (979) 3782231 if you plan to attend.

—SPJST-

6, Cottonwood receive Mission 2100 update in January Lodge

Hi! Our meeting on January 7, 2001, was opened by President, Brother Al Soukup. Our flag bearer, Sister Georgie Soukup, reported 28 members and one guest, Brother Brian Vanicek, Editor and Director of Communictions, from the SPJST Home Office.

Brother Vanicek performed the duties of installing of our new officers.

They are as follows: President-Brother Johnnie Krizan; First Vice President Brother Ray Perez; Second Vice President-Brother Milton Peterson; Secretary-Sister Barbara Jean Hykel; Treasurer and Youth Leader-Sister Peggy Dobecka; Assistant Youth Leader-Sister Lydia Dobecka; Financial Secretary-Brother George Straten; Reporter-Sister Stella Perez, and Flag bearer-Sister Georgie Soukup.

Thanks to Brother George. Sulak for standing in for Brother Milton Peterson (absent), and thanks to Sister Hattie Kaska for standing in for Sister Barbara Jean Hykel (absent).

Once the installation of officers was complete, our meeting continued with

Santa's appearance at the Lodge 1 Fayetteville/Chamber of Commerce party delighted most everyone. Little Braden Rohde, however, the youngest member of SPJST Lodge 1 didn't seem too happy on Santa's lap.

Jordan Evans, Krystal Popp, Mellisa Minarcik and Tara Michalec share holiday wishes and photo with

Santa.

Wednesday, January 24, 2001--VIESTNIK/5 President Krizan asking Christi Sparkman to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance, with Tracie Dobecka citing our motto.

Brother Krizan, with the assistance of Brother Vanicek, honored two past leaders of Lodge 6 by presenting them with new khaki SPJST jackets Honored were Brother Robert Dobecka for his 20-plus years as President and Vice President and Bro. Al Soukup, past President and Vice President.

Congratulations to these two fellows!

A moment of silence of was had for all departed members, especially Zofie Pavlas and Emily Hegar. Our condolences to the families of these two individuals.

Brother Johnnie dispensed the reading of the minutes from Sister Barbara Hykel as she was not present. Sister Peggy Dobecka read some correspondence. Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer, gave her report. It was accepted as given.

Financial Secretary Brother George Straten gave his report. He read correspondence from Czech Heritage Society. Brother George also reported two adult members in November and one adult and six juveniles in December. All were accepted as members. Welcome aboard! Brother George mentioned that no trustees' meeting had been held lately, so he had no report on that, other than to say the next trustees' meeting would be held on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The committee appointments for the year 2001 would remain the same as last year's with perhaps more added later.

Sister Peggy Dobecka, Youth Leader, gave her report on the youth club and their activities planned. She welcomed some new youth members, Dylan Peterson, Amelia Peterson, Courtney Halbert, Amber Halbert, and Ashley Halbert.

Brother Jerry Kucera, State Field Representative, congratulated Brother Robert Dobecka, along with his wife, Lydia, for selling the most certificates in December. Brother Jerry also mentioned that our lodge had 55 applications in for the year 2000, which designated us for the Platinum Award. He also thanked all lodge representatives as District Three was the Number One district in the year 2000. He went on to offer special thanks to the members and the sales representatives of Lodge 6, Cottonwood, for making it a big and growing lodge. We are in the top 15 in terms of certificates and either twelfth or thirteenth in the amount of insurance in force. The Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet will be held at Lodge 24, Cyclone on February 24, 2001.

Brother Vanicek spoke to us about the "Mission 2100" membership drive and how it relates to Lodge No. 6, Cottonwood. The Society will be striving to write 2100 applications over the next 12 months. He pointed out the many incentives available to lodges, adult members and youth club members.

Our lod ge quota is 60 member applications. Brother. Vanicek congratulated Lodge 6 for having achieved the Platinum Award for the year 2000.

Thanks to Arian for coming up and being with us for the afternoon. (I am proud you enjoyed our Mexican meal, Brian).

Brother Krizan called upon our Sunshine Committee Chair, Sister Hattie Kaska, for her report. Sister Hattie reported sending sympathy cards

to Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Pavlas, Mrs. Ruth Krizan, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Orler, and Mr. and Mrs. Danny Pavlas, upon the death of Mrs. Zofie Pavlas. A sympathy card was also sent to the Family of Mrs. Emily A. Hegar. A get-well card was sent to Barbara Matula. We all hope you are feeling much better.

Under old business, it was mentioned that our lodge would be the host for the District Three Spring Meeting on April 22, 2001. All members of Lodge 6 will be busy preparing for this day. Look forward to seeing lots of people from other lodges represented and being with us on that day.

Brother Johnnie Krizan, President, recognized Brother Cyrill and Sister Christine Svrcek upon their 65th wedding anniversary this month.

Congratulations!

Brother Johnnie wanted to ratify for the officers and members of Lodge 6, these coming events: April 1 - Easter Party; April 22 - District Three Spring meeting; July 15 - 104th Annual Picnic, and September, Labor Day. Weekend - WestFest. He continued, stating that he was looking forward of us ali attending the Incentives and Awards Banquet in Cyclone on February 24. He also mentioned that on Saturday, February 3, Elk Lodge 35 was hosting their 100th Anniversary.

Brother Johnnie thanked Brother Ray and Sister Stella Perez for the meal, with the help of Brother Al Soukup and Sister Georgie Soukup and Brother Robert Dobecka and Sister Lydia Dobecka. Brother Robert indicated that he "helped by staying out of the way."

Those present with January birthdays were Brothers Ray Perez, Eugene Horak, Al Soukup and Brian Vanicek, and Sister Lydia Dobecka. Happy Birthday to all of these folks and to everyone with a birthday this month.

Door prizes were drawn with the $5 door prize going to Sister Annie Chudej. The progressive door prize drawing was Sister Mary Etta Lander (not present). Various other door prizes were exchanged, along with prizes brought by Brother Vanicek. Winners of Home Office prizes were: Sister Stella Perez (SPJST Coffee Mug); Sister Lydia Dobecka (SPJST Tote Bag); Sisters Georgie Skerik and Marie Horak (Calculators); Sister Dorothy Kucera (Pen Set) and Brother Bill Skerik (SPJST Dominoes).

The meeting was adjourned until Sunday, February 4, at 2 p.m.

Afterwards, we enjoyed a delicious Mexican meal of homemade enchiladas, Mexican rice, refried beans and tortillas and salad. Thanks to all the ladies for the delicious desserts afterwards.

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

18, Elgin reports on January meeting Lodge

Lodge 18, Elgin held its regular monthly meeting January 16, 2001.

Dinner was served at 6:30 p.m. The members enjoyed a covered dish meal.

There was lots of good food and fellowship.

At 7:30 p.m., President Greinert called the meeting to order with the

Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silent prayer. Roll call was answered with all officers present. Twenty-seven members, one guest, John Faldyn, and two invited guests, President Howard Leshikar and District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky.

Vice President Dollie Hajda reported total hours for community and fraternal service. Thanks, Dollie. Oh, yeah! Thanks for the wonderful report last month in the Vestnik while I was absent.

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents Scenes from December Meeting and Party December 3, 2000 Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2000 President Al Soukup, and 2000 Vice President George Sulak present turkey and ham to Lodge 6 Fraternalist of the Year Ruth Krizan at the December meeting.

Among those receiving recognition from Brother Soukup, right, at the December meeting and party were these December birthday celebrants, from left, Ernest Bezdek and Christine Matus.

October birthday celebrants Sadie Soukup, left and Mary Pavlas, were also acknowledged by Brother Soukup.

Weimar ?osts meeting location, time Lodge

Please take note: Lodge 8, Weimar meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.

Fraternally, Leo Jares, President —SPJST-

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD 2001 OFFICERS: Pictured, from left, are First Vice President Ray Perez, Second Vice President Milton Peterson, Secretary/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Barbara Jean Hykel, Treasurer/Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka, Financial Secretary George Straten, Reporter Stella Perez, Flag Bearer Georgie Soukup and Assistant Youth Leader Lydia Dobecka. Not pictured: President Johnnie Krizan.

6IVESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001 Secretary Agnes Eschberger read the December meeting minutes which were approved.

Agnes Rupp gave the December report and thanked everyone for their help. Thanks to you, Agnes, for doing such a great job while serving as treasurer. Thomas Ries, our new treasurer, gave some interesting points.

Youth Leader Ruby Bowen reported the youth made 80 Christmas wreaths and delivered them to the rest homes in December. They are working on Valentines now.

Reports were heard from Bar Chairman Thomas Ries. Oh, yeah!

Gladys Mogonye reported on tickets and has a few little cute remarks she always rings laughter to the group.

Alma Schmidt reported on rentals and members again expressed their thanks to Alma for a job well done.

Marvin Marek, Financial Secretary, is collecting dues. It was decided you will not get a white membership card as they are rarely used.

Jack Eschberger read the minutes of the December trustee meeting.

Oh, yeah! The parking lot is complete and everyone is pleased and enjoying it. Thanks.

The 2000 Audit Committee—Bill Kennedy, Dud Morris and Johnny Vrabel—has completed the audit.

Johnny thanked the trustees for a job well done.

Mildred David was appointed by President Andrew Greinert to be the Memorial Chairman if anyone would like to make a memorial to the Elgin Lodge 18.

Arte Monson had no report on entertainment.

Lodge 18 Elgin will receive the bronze award at the Incentive Awards Banquet on February 24 at 1 p.m. at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

The 2001 officers were installed by SPJST President Howard Leshikar. He also gave us some important tips.

District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky had lots of good information.

The District Two Spring Meeting will be in Round Rock on Sunday, March 18.

No, I did not forget the birthdays this month. Happy, happy birthday to Mildred David Andrew Greinert Laverne Bartosh Evelyn Marek and Dulphine Stoll.

Susan Ward is a new member of SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin. She is the daughter of Jack and Agnes Eschberger of Elgin.

Life's Recipe One cup of good thoughts

One cup of kind deeds One cup of consideration for others Two cups of sacrifice for others Two cups offorgiveness Two cups of well beaten faults Mix these thoroughly and add tears of joy, sorrow and sympathy for others. Fold in four cups of prayer and faith to lighten other ingredients and raise texture to great heights of Christian Living. After pouring all into your daily life, bake well with the heat of human kindness. Serve with a smile. (Serves everyone.)

Lazelle Wuthrich Brogger Reporter ---SPJST-

24, Cyclone reports on January meeting Lodge

Dear Members and Friends, Happy New Year! May this be the best year ever for you and for the SPJST. Lodge 24, Cyclone met Monday evening, January 8, 2001, at Flag Hall in Cyclone. President Brian Vanicek called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, members remained standing for a moment of silence for deceased lodge and community members. We extend sincere sym-

All Hands on Deck!

On January 6, members of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje spent the day cleaning, repairing, mowing and painting in preparation for what promises to be another productive year. Pictured at right and below are those who turned out. RIGHT: Janet Marek.

BOTTOM LEFT: Ben Svoboda, Allen Bacak, Sheldon Holub, Emil Billek, James Bacak, Joseph Bartosh and Jerry Kahanek. BOTTOM RIGHT: Ardis Bacak, Crystal Bacak, Josephine Bacak, Karen Holub, Mary Ann Cerny, Vlasta Bartosh, Leona Macha, Debbie Sczech, Lorraine Karla and Elaine Svoboda.

Vanicek, Louise Zavodny, and Melanie Zavodny. Please see any of these six lodge members for your insurance needs or to be an SPJST member.

pathy to the family of Mrs. Bertha Haisler. Mrs. Haisler and her husband served the lodge for many years as ticket managers.

The roll of officers was called and all were present except Reporter Melanie Zavodny.

2000 Secretary Bernice Sebek read the minutes from the November and December meetings. They were approved as read.

President Vanicek asked Bobby Hoelscher if he would be willing to serve as lodge Parliamentarian.

Following his acknowledgement, members voted to appoint Bobby Hoelscher parliamentarian. Congrats, Bob. You will do great!

Social Members Welcome President Vanicek discussed the Mission 2100 Membership Drive and stated that Lodge 24's quota is - to enroll at least 25 new members in 2001. He put out a call for additional sales representatives and encouraged members to bring inactive and social members to the meetings. He noted that according to SPJST By-Laws, social members cannot hold office, be a sales representative or a convention delegate. In spite of these prohibitions, he said they are ideal prospects for membership and can be an active an important part of our lodge community.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Tammy Baker reminded members to donate to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. She read a note from Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar asking lodges to host upcoming state domino, tarok, and volleyball events.

Lodge members decided to submit for three of the listed events. Members voted to contribute to the Memorial Scholarship Fund and put in a bid to host various SPJST statewide events.

Youth Leader Patsy Baker reported that the youth club participated in the Rosebud Christmas Parade on December 2. The youth club met on December 10. They practiced the Christmas program and enjoyed a party with a gift exchange. The youth club also participated in the Lack's Trim-aTree for its charity project.

2000 Treasurer Brian Vanicek presented reports on the hall's accounts.

Wilbert Mikeska summarized the bar account activity. Ginger Greger presented the kitchen sales for December.

Ticket sales were reported by Bobby Hoelscher. The members recognized Bobby for his hard work with the reservations and ticket sales for the New Year's Eve dance. The event was a huge, success with more than 500 tickets sold. Thank you, Bobby. T.C. Taylor and his band entertained for the event. T.C. grew up in the youth club at Lodge 24. He is a very talented young man.

President Vanicek announced that Lodge 24 had been selected to host the Local Lodge Officers Workshop and Incentive Banquet to be held Saturday, February 24. All officers from 2000 and 2001 are invited to attend. More information will be presented later.

Lodge Welcomes Newest Sales Rep Congratulations to Tammy Baker who was recognized on becoming a new sales representative for Lodge 24.

She joins current sales representatives Eugene Haisler, David Nauert, Brian

New Business Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska informed members of several items in need of purchase, repair or replacement. After discussion, members prioritized the matters and then unanimously voted to begin work on reflooring the bathrooms and kitchen, recarpeting the stage and installing cabinets in the bar area. A motion was also made and passed to purchase 100 new stackable chairs for the lodge hall.

In other new business, members received an update on activities related to the Texas Spring Gala set for March 31. Tickets are now available for a $50 donation. One ticket admits two for an enjoyable evening of dining and fun.

The Vrazels' will perform at this year's gala which will feature a Mardi Gras theme.

President Vanicek delivered an update on the Lodge 24 Isle of Capri casino bus trip which was set for Saturday and Sunday, January 13 and 14. Following the trip, all reported a wonderful time.

The next board meeting was set for Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Members present celebrating January birthdays were Joe Haisler, Brian Vanicek and Harold Vanicek.

Happy Birthday, Guys! Happy Anniversary to Bernard and Ginger Greger (25 years), Joe and Lorraine Haisler (64 years), and Wilbert and Margaret Mikeska (39 years). Those are some really big occasions.

Congratulations. Hope you all had a wonderful day.

Door prize winners were Tammy Baker, Ginger Greger, Lorraine Haisler, Barbara Macek, Martha Zavodny and Milton Zavodny.

The February meeting is Monday, February 12 at 7 p.m. with guest speaker State Field Representative Jerry Kucera. Make plans to attend.

And bring a friend, too. Then, ask your friend to join SPJST. We need your help to reach the goal of 2100.

Together, we can do it. See you on Monday, February 12.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, Reporter P.S. I send special birthday wishes to my great aunt Albina Macha in Lubbock, Texas. She is celebrating her 106th birthday. An SPJST member in Lubbock, she is a very dear woman whom I tremendously admire.

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29, Taylor hosts super bowl party January 28 Lodge

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Lodge 29, Taylor is set to host a Super Bowl Party on Sunday, January 28, 2001.

Join your friends and root for your favorite team. Bring snacks to share throughout the afternoon. Doors open at 12 noon. The football party begins at 3 p.m. till ?

A prize drawing will be held.

Offered as prizes will be a 32 inch tele-

Wednesday, January 24, 2001--VkSTNiKJ7 vision; 27 inch television; 13 inch television/VCR; and a cordless drill.

Tickets are $5 each or six for $25. For tickets, contact any active Lodge 29 member or officer. For more information, please call John Valis (512) 3527315 or the lodge hall (512) 352-9139 after 3 p.m.

Fraternally, John Valis ---SPJST--

Lodge 35, Elk reports on January meeting Dear Members, The January meeting was held at the lodge January 14, 2001. The meeting was called to order by President Randy Pavelka. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chris Pavelka and Evan Pavelka.

District Three Director Johnnie Krizan installed the officers for 2001.

Freddie Kubitza and Elizabeth Kubitza were not present.

The minutes of the last meeting were read by Carla Pavelka. Treasurer Barbara. Pavelka gave her report. The Floor, Bar and Kitchen Chairpersons gave their reports.

Those on the sick list are Elizabeth Kubitza, Charles Pavelka, Vernon Wood and Gene Pavelka.

Johnnie Krizan talked about the changing of the insurance incentive program and February 24 will be a workshop at Lodge 24, Cyclone.

Johnnie Krizan brought some door prizes. They were won by Ruby Pavelka clock; Randy Pavelka—rain gauge; Johnny Stuckley—saving bottle; Carla Pavelka—cap; Even Pavelka—rain gauge.

Ruby Pavelka gave a donation to the lodge that was sent to her from Joe A. Novak, Virginia Beach, Virginia. The lodge sure thanks you, Joe, for sending the gift. Joe, if you come to Texas, come visit Elk Lodge 35.

100th Anniversary Celebration Lodge 35 is inviting you to come to its 100th anniversary celebration February 3, 2001 at 4 p.m. Happy hour, dinner served at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $5 a person. After dinner, there will be a program and a dance. If you are coming, please call (254) 875-2105 because the meal will be catered. We need a head count by January 26.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 11 at 3 p.m. Hope to see you all at the 100th anniversary.

Fraternally, Dorothy Banik, Reporter —SPJST-

47, Seaton reports on ‘ anuary meeting Lodge

Lodge 47, Seaton held its monthly meeting Sunday, January 7, 2001.

Outgoing President Dolores Skrabanek called the meeting to order at 2 p.m.

Crystal Morris and Terry Flaherty brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in memory of deceased

members Marvin Leath and Louis Motl. May they rest in Eternal Peace.

Visitors were Dorothy Skrabanek; Anne Elsik; David Nauert and Melanie Zavodny; John Wells and Freddie Schroeder.

Reported on the sick list were Preston Pagel, Edward Mihatsch, Bennie Mikeska, Louis Kohutek and Rober Hejl, Jr. We wish everyone a speedy recovery.

Minutes from the December meeting were read by Secretary Adeline Kohutek and approved as read.

District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky installed the new officers and board members for the year 2001.

Afterwards, he congratulated each one.

Roll call showed all officers and board members present. Correspondence was read and acted on.

Treasurer Gladys Marek gave the financial report for the month of December as well as for the last quarter for the year 2000.

Edwin Vasicek, Secretary of the Board, read the unapproved minutes from the December board meeting.

All chairpersons gave satisfactory reports.

Committees were appointed by President Pechal and Vice President Vasicek. They are as follows:

Dolores Skrabanek; Alois Pechal; Molly Orsag; Georgia Sodek; Irma Klinkovsky; Gladys Marek; Doris Marek and Lucy Mihatsch.

Happy Anniversary to Leon and Vallie Zavodny and Lonnie and Olga Schroeder (60 years).

There were 13 door prize winners.

The next meeting will be Sunday, February 4. The next board meeting will be Monday, February 19.

Adeline Kohutek Secretary/Reporter —SPJST--

Members of Lodge 30, Taiton prepare to enjoy a delicious holiday meal.

Past Taiton Assistant Youth Leader Joyce Kahanek and past Taiton Youth Leader Georgia Dorotik enjoy fellowship along with members of the Dorotik family.

Resolution Committee Dorothy Pechal, Ann Hejl and Joyce Skrabanek Maintenance Committee Woodrow Marek, Calvin Skrabanek James Skrabanek, Josef Morris Alois Pechal, Donald Pechal Edwin Marek, Leroy Dana, Otis Meier E.J. Pechal, Jr., Jerome Orsag, David Koslovsky, Gary Skrabanek Eugene Heji and Elmer Skrabanek

Investigating Committee Walter Pomykal, Ruth Janacek and Gerry Dana

The monthly meeting was held at 7 p.m. on January 9, 2001. There were 14 members in attendance. The members thoroughly enjoyed the homemade bean soup and chicken noodle soup as well as chili/tamale dish, excellent sandwiches, salads and desserts.

Those unable to attend just missed a fine meal.

Lodge 30, Taiton Presents Scenes from December Meeting and Party December 20, 2000 • Taiton Community Center

Planning and Improvement Committee Woodrow Marek, Calvin Skrabanek Otis Meier, Wallace Jez and Henry Janacek

Grievance Committee Nancy Meier, Pan Balusek, Pam Morris, Edward Mares end Ella Pomykal

Lodge 87, Temple reports on January meeting

Lodge 30 Sales Representative Thomas Drapela, right, enjoys Christmas dinner with his family.

Rules and Regulations Committee (4 year Term) Woodrow Marek, Judy Pechal, Louis Kohutek, Frank Klinkovsky Dolores Skrabanek, Nelda Marek and Molly Orsag Salary Committee Willie E. Kohutek, Vallie Zavodny and Joyce Kraatz Alternates Margaret Gibson, Ruth Kohutek Clarence Niekamp, Ann Balusek Tom Gibson, Patsy Koslovsky Lucy Mihatsch and Margie Niekamp State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny gave a presentation on the Mission 2100 membership drive. for the year 2001. The youth also attended the presentation. Hopefully they will help bring in new members.

The midwinter tarok tournament is past history now but was well attended.

The FAC will have a report on this later I'm sure.

Happy Birthday wishes to Edwin Vasicek; Emily Stuteville; Dan Wiley;

District Six Youth Counselor Marcy Dorotik, right, installs Lodge 30, Taiton officers, pictured, from left: Secretary and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Wanda Dorotik, Assistant Youth Leader Reneau Gold, Youth Leader Lisa Bubela, Vice President Yvonne Marcaurele and President Karen Kaspar.

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001 Our lodge voted to approve Keifer Marshall, Jr. as a Sales Representative.

The Audit Committee Meeting was postponed until our next meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 2001.

Bertha Capps has been very busy dealing with our lodge rentals.

Our men will provide a Valentine meal for the ladies on February 13, 2001. All members and visitors are urged to come and participate in some good eating and fellowship!

Fraternally, John W. Troy Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston celebrates Valentine's Day, anniversary Lodge

We invite you to come out and celebrate Valentine's Day with us and also our 36th anniversary at our present location. Our great chefs will start the day with a delicious baked chicken dinner with all the trimmings. Lunch will be starting at 11 a.m. with tea or coffee included for a price of $5. The Birthday Club will have pastries available.

Entertainment will consist of the Lodge 88 Concert Orchestra and Choral Club performing from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bingo will start at 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The dance will start at 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with music by the Sound Connection (Julius Tupa, Czech Hour).

Admission is $5 per person. The famous youth club ice cream will be available in the Annex Building.

Come out and join with us for a funfilled day February 11.

Fraternally, Helen Hegwood President —SPJST-

88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge

I wrote this letter Sunday evening, January 7 and the next day, January 8, my sister, Alice Braikovich, died. I decided to mail it and I'll write more about Alice in my next letter.

In my first letter when I wrote "Guess Who This Is?" about Viola Cox, I tried to keep it short and so forgot to mention their children, Bonnie Hill and Don Cox, both high up in the business world, and their grandchildren, Cayla, Cody, Conner and Courtney Cox and Katherine Parrott, who also are doing well in school.

I was glad to hear that Leland Hensley who had surgery is doing fine!

He and Dorothy were active on the Entertainment Committee for many years.

Talk about our young people being active, there are three Pflughaupt boys, Lee, Karl (King) and Paul, sons of Dorothy and Larry Pflughaupt. It seems they have been active for years—always willing to help!

Josephine Bun was in the hospital after falling and breaking her hip. I

was glad to hear that she is much better and is recuperating at JoAnn and Fred Buri's home.

I had a nice talk with lovely Faye Evetts. I remember how very active Faye and her husband, the late Dean Evetts, were in our lodge for several years. We miss you, Faye, and we also miss your friends, the Ed Zalmaneks, who also were so active in our lodge!

Barbara Gonzales just called me and told me that Nat is better. He has been in the hospital since November 17 and may get to come home in a day or two!

If any of you members hear of someone being interested in SPJST, please let our sales people know! The SPJST has wonderful insurance and is so great for children who get to participate in camps and Youth Achievement Day's where they can perform and show their accomplishments!

From Entertainment Chairman Betty Theiss, I got the list of dances: (Thanks, Betty.)

Saturday, February 3 Manny Green, big band; hosts Mary and Victor Stanek Saturday, February 10 Valentine Dance: Jack Melick, big band; hosts Sydney and Georgie Jurchak Sunday, February 11 Anniversary Dance: Sound Connection, polka, variety; Committee Members Saturday, February 17 City Polka Boys; hosts, Harold Waits Tillie Helmcamp Second Vice President --SPJST--

speedy recovery. We missed you at the meeting.

Birthday celebrants for January were Marie Pokluda, Margaret Bohac, Dona Clooney and Pauline Traylor— happy birthday to all of you.

Calcutta was won by Lydia Marsh, Willie Mae Ermis, Margaret Spahr.

Hostess for February will be Edna Wehring, Ellen Miculka and Margaret Spahr. Cakes will be baked by Margaret Spahr. Ellen Miculka and Edna Wehring each will bake two cakes.

Before I forget, we do want to thank Helen Hegwood for ordering the chicken for the dinner and Calvin Orsak for bringing it to Lodge 88.

We had a great meal in Janaury.

Guide Helen Hegwood led us in prayer. Flo Orsag and Helen Hegwood make very nice hostesses.

Lodge 88 went on a trip to a casino.

They played video of the polka bands.

It was very nice, Flo and Helen. This was my first trip with them.

My grandson, Ronnie Zahn, came in from Germany on December 17. He went back on January 7. His parents, Floyd and Connie Zahn, live in Austin. Ronnie has one more year in Germany.

This is my first letter to write. I do hope you will excuse my mistakes.

May you have a very good and healthy year.

Evelyn Zajcek Vice President —SPJST-

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited after the president Flo Orsag called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m.

January 10, 2001. We had 19 members present.

Kathy is still in Florida with her daughter. I was told at the meeting that she will not be coming back. Good luck for your recovery.

Secretary Ellen Miculka had roll call then read the minutes of the December meeting. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Mary Quider gave her report and passed.

Sunshine Chairman Mary Kosut gave her report. She gave such a nice report. A sympathy card was sent to Bessie Dewer. Get well cards were sent to Edna Wehring, Estelle Kelly, Bessie Dewer, Josephine Buri, Lillie Spies and Margaret Spahr.

Birthday cards were sent to Corine Kessler, Alice Motal, Estelle Kelly, Willie Mae Ennis, Marie Pokluda, Margaret Bohac and Dona Clooney.

Christmas cards were sent to Kathy Trefell, Clara Jecmenek, Bessie Lero, Louise Kadlecek, Ade11 Kite, Rose Lee Kostom, Josephine Pumilia, Alice Motal, Evelyn Mikolas and Delores Condon. Mary Kosut took flowers to Kathy Trefell to the hospital.

Bessie Dewer had a stroke and is still in the hospital. We wish you a

Get Well, Leroy Get well wishes went to Leroy Bates following his recent surgery. Leroy is very generous with sharing his time with those in nursing home sand medical facilities. Leroy is noted for entertaining with his accordion playing talent. Now it's payback time and I am sure that Leroy would appreciate a card of good cheer and even a visit when he is able to do so.

Special birthday honorees for January are Rudy Dolkos, Mona Hattendorf, Virginia Hill, Ruby Horton, Ann Hosek, Pauline Jewett, Beulah Labate, Dodie Leonard, Elsie McDaniel, Bernice Miller, Ottie Motl, Lillian Musgrove, William Praslicka, Elsie Rippin and Janelle Tatareveich.

Lodge dues will remain $3 for those under age 65 and older than 16.

We were saddened to learn of the death of a long-time fraternal friend, Dr. Marvin Janca. Dr. Janca was a native of Cistern, Texas and graduated from high school in Shiner, Texas. He practiced dentistry on the north side of Fort Worth for more than 40 years. He enjoyed Taroky, fishing and listening and dancing to the music of his Czech heritage. He and his wife, Martha, celebrated their 50th Anniversary at Lodge 92 last year. Sympathy goes to his family and many friends.

Committee Appointments

91, Crosby invites members to apply for scholarship Lodge

Lodge 88, Houston Birthday Club Sisters January meeting report

the lodge meeting. Mary Ann Krivanek volunteered to prepare the meal for the February 11, 2001 meeting.

Lodge 91, Crosby is now accepting applications for a 2001 student scholarship in the amount of $500.00. An application can be obtained by calling Chester Stasney at (281) 843-2882.

The application must be completed and returned by February 28.

To qualify, a student must be a member of Lodge 91 and have definite plans to enter college in the fall of the year 2001.

Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth reports on January meeting Lodge

Some items from our lodge meeting on Sunday, January 14, 2001 are as follows: The Lodge 92 trustees voted to continue having Friday night ballroom dances. The mechanics of running the dances should be worked out and finalized for approval of the membership at our next lodge meeting on Sunday, February 11, 2001.

Resolutions of sympathy were read

by Christine Zich in honor of two recently deceasedmembers, namely Bill Arwine and Gerald Musgrove.

The Joe Hubenak family prepared and served an excellent meal following

President Gordon Hubenak and Vice President John Paprskar finalized committee appointments as follows: Sunshine Committee Sandra Hubenak Dance Committee Joyce Tesar, Albert Kubala Pam Durham, Frank Prochaska, and Dick Durham Bylaw Committee Joe Kozel, Damon Perez and Mary Lemons Audit Committee Mary Ann Krivanek Mona Hatendorf, and Liz Howard Guide Mary Lemons Resolution Committee Christine Zich, Vicki Murphy and Mona Hattendorf

Schedule of Events Friday, January 26 Ballroom with Jim Petty

Friday, February 2 Ballroom with Charles Patteson

Sunday, February 4 County-Western Music with Randy and the Roadhouse Band

Friday, February 9 Ballroom Valentine Dance with DaveAlexander

Saturday, February 10 Youth Club Dance with Brave Combo. First time for Brave Combo at Lodge 92.

Come out and enjoy the fun!

Fraternally submitted, Al Kercho Reporter —SPJST-

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Lodge 107, Floresville reports on January meeting Lodge 107 held its monthly meeting on 14 January 2001. The meeting was called to order by newly elected President Glen Pruski. Youth Club member Aaron Sears led the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers found all present.

Joe Pavaliska was on the sick list. He recently had a pacemaker.

The minutes of the December 10, 2000 meeting were read with one correction.

President Pruski announced our own past president and District Seven Director Bob Bayer is the newly elected Supreme Lodge Chairman.

The financial secretary reported that the lodge has two new members, Mike Jaimes and Phillip Robert Jaimes and two additional insurance Ashley Nicole Anderson and Kristy Jean Anderson.

Youth Leader Pruski read a letter of congratulations for our first place scrapbook and second place poster at the Texas Fraternal Congress from State Youth Director Melanie. Also included in the letter were two checks—$30 for first place scrapbook and $20 for second place poster. Youth Leader Pruski reported that January 31, 2001 is the deadline for the Tee-shirt Design Contest. Youth Leader Pruski also relayed she has Certificates of Appreciation for first place ornament contest winners-1) Travis Purchis; 2) Lian Pruski; 3) Kristy Anderson; and 4) Aaron Sears.

Youth Leader Pruski went over some dates to remember: February 1 - SPJST Scholarship/Grant application deadline February 3 - Spring District Youth Counselors meeting February 23 - SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Committee Logo Contest deadline February 24 - Lodge Officer Workshop March 9 - 11 - Youth Leaders Workshop June 1 - 3 - LIT Retreat August 4 - State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty Youth Leader Pruski stated that today the youth would be making Valentines to send to State and to our local nursing homes.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sears reported on dates to remember: February 17 - State Tarok Tournament March 3 - State Straight Dominoes Tournament March 17 - State 42 Dominoes Tournament April 8 - Lodge 107 Member Awards Banquet Insurance Update District Seven Director Bayer reported on a new policy. The "30 Elite". It is a 30-year term. He also reported on a new youth policy. It is a $10,000 for $60 per year (or $5.40 per month) with a cash build up. It must be purchased between the ages of 0-15 years. The premium of $60 per year (or $5.40 per month) is good for life. Sales reps are to contact individuals with the $21 per year juvenile policies which expire when the holder turns 25 years old, to see if they would like to convert to this new policy.

The new Field Training Coordinator is Jim Wiest and the new Field Rep for Districts Six and Seven is Karen Kaspar.

Old Business Roof—we have one bid in and another pending. President Pruski reported the plan to pull the well in late February.

The treasurer's report was read and accepted. Twenty-two new policies were sold.

New Business Hall Manager Bertrand reported that the paper towel and soap dispensers have been installed in the bathrooms The Lodge Officer Workshop will be held at Cyclone Lodge 24 on February 24. Registration is at 1 p.m.

Two cars are allowed—one for officers and one for sales reps. New and old officers are eligible to attend as well as sales reps as well as the spouses of all eligible. The workshop is to introduce the new Mission 2100. The banquet is to honor the sales reps.

Hall Manager Report A committee was appointed to set up rules for hall use. They are President Pruski; Hall Manager Bertrand; Larry Bertrand; Anthony Sears; and Oscar Korus.

Guests were Steve and Jeanette Hester.

District Seven Director Bayer presented the Mission 2100. Lodge 107's goal is ten adult and ten youth. This presentation will be presented to the lodges four times this year.

A suggestion was made to have a membership rally. This will be discussed at a later date.

A motion was made by Diane Korus to discuss the details for the Lodge Member Awards banquet at the February meeting and seconded by Polly Bayer. Motion carried.

The next meeting will be Febru 11, 2001 at 3 p.m. The meeting was adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, . Connie Jo Purchis, Secretary —SPJST-

139, Danbury members enjoy Christmas party Lodge

Sincere apologies for the lateness of this Lodge 139 report on our Christmas party held on December 6, 2000. After tests, x-rays, etc. I entered the hospital for surgery two weeks before Christmas.

An animated spirit of Christmas filled the banquet room of E.J.'s Restaurant as the Christmas party got under way. The party was attended by a good crowd and there was a pleasant hum of conversation and camaraderie during the evening.

A table spread with a large selection of appetizers was provided by E.J. preceding the meal. There were several large trays of deviled eggs, crudites, stuffed jalepeno peppers, pigs in a blanket, fried cheese sticks and buffalo wings. A large salad bowl filled with salad was provided for everyone to help him or herself.

The tables were decorated with sev-

Lodge 186, Caldwell Assists Crimestoppers Lodge 186, Caldwell recently donated $3,000 in bingo proceeds to Burleson County Crimestoppers, Inc. Joining in the presentation, from left, are Vice President B.L. Polasek, Crimestoppers Chairman Dean Foley, Lodge 186 President Clint Luksa, Burleson County Sheriff Thomas E. Barker and Lodge 186 Treasurer Thomas Cannon. eral poinsettia plants and several candles of two different types. These were given as door prizes before the evening ended.

A candy-filled jar was passed around for everyone to guess how many pieces of candy it contained. Our Treasurer Elouise Lostak was the lucky winner.

After the meal, there was convivial conversation as everyone enjoyed the fellowship before disbanding for the evening.

The lodge wishes to thank E.J. for his graciousness. Also, Lorenda Baldwin deserved praise and was thanked for the decorations and door prizes.

March 16 and 17. Categories include brisket, chicken, pork ribs, pinto beans and potato salad. Entry fee is $25 per entry; $15 entry fee for both Potato Salad and Pinto Beans. For all entries including Master Cook, $100. Entry deadline is March 15. All entry fees will be returned in cash prizes and first through fourth place trophies.

Election of Officers Election of officers was held at the January 3, 2001 meeting at E.J.'s Restaurant. All officers for this year were reelected by acclamation:

• Saturday—Turn inffurn in Times.

11 a.m.

Potato Salad 12 p.m.

Pinto Beans 1 p.m.

Chicken 2 p.m.

Ribs Brisket 3 p.m.

President Lonnie Lostak Vice President Monte Baldwin Secretary Rhenda Dickerson Treasurer Elouise Lostak Fraternal Activities Coordinator Lorenda Baldwin Reporter Ora Faye Wilson Both Elouise and Lonnie Lostak celebrated their birthdays in December and were serenaded with, "Happy Birthday."

Lodge 139 hopes each of you had a blessed Christmas and that the year 2001 will bring you good health and happiness.

Fraternally, Ora Faye Wilson —SPJST-

142, Houston sponsors second annual barbecue cookoff March 16-17 Lodge

Lodge 142, Houston, 5508 Nolda, will hold its Second Annual Barbecue Cookoff on Friday and Saturday,

Schedule • Thursday—Cookers' meeting, SPJST 142, 7 p.m.

• Friday—Set-up after 1 p.m.

Public dance 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Live music provided by the Texas Drifters

Winners will be announced at 5 p.m. Must be present to claim prize.

For entry information, contact SPJST (713) 862-6291 or Nancy Cook (713) 330-0740.

Contest Rules • All entries must be made from scratch. Briskets must be raw; no marinating.

• All briskets must be tagged starting Friday (can tag two briskets) • Potato salad can be made prior • Pinto Beans must be cooked on site • Chicken: 1/2 of a whole chicken plus 12 pieces cut or picked.

• Brisket: must turn in 12 slices cut at least 1/4 inch thick • Ribs: must turn in 12 cut ribs • No garnish, foil, paper, etc. of any kind Disqualification will result.

• Runners will pick your turn-in up at the turn in time and must witness turn-ins being taken from tagged entry. Do not cut until runners ask for it.

• No outside beer. Beer will be available on site.

• All teams will be responsible for their areas. Please keep areas clean.

Judging Criteria Chicken and ribs will be judged on texture, taste, and overall appearance.

Brisket will be judged on smoke ring,

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001 taste, texture and overall appearance.

Come on out for a great time!

Nancy Cook —SPJST-

177, Academy member social at Golden Corral set for February 14 Lodge

In conjunction with our February meeting, which happens to fall on Valentine's Day this year, we will have a social at the Golden Corral Restaurant in Temple on February 14.

The social will start at 6 p.m. and we will have a brief meeting prior to the meal. All members are invited and encouraged to attend since this is a regular monthly meeting. In December, we planned to have our Christmas social but the weather kept us from it.

Remember, mark your SPJST calendars and see you on the 14th at Golden Corral. Bring your appetite and most of all your smile!

Fraternally, Kathy Fritz Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 183 Arlington reports on January meeting Lodge 183, met for our January meeting at the lodge, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington, Texas on January 8, 2001 at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order by Present Johnny Adamek.

Our Sunshine Chairperson, Dorothy Adamek reported on two sick friends and we recognized them and other ailing members with a moment of silent reflection. Roll call indicated that all officers were present. The minutes of the last meeting, held in November were read by Daniel Rosnovsky Secretary. They were approved as read.

The kitchen and bar reports were read

by President Adamek and the Treasurer and bingo reports were read by Robert Sill. Unfortunately, the December statement had not come in so we only went over the reports for November. These reports are compiled on a spreadsheet

by Robert and each person at the meeting receives one. The following are what we see: Treasurer's Report— Bingo Account; General Fund Account; Teasurer's Report—The 183 Club; Petty Cash Reconciliation.

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Presents Scenes from Christmas Pa December 2 , 2000 • Shorty's Restaurant Lodge 202, Jourdanton Christmas party attendees, pictured, from left, included District Seven Director Bob Bayer, SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and Lodge 202 Sales Rep. Larry Wagner. Brother Bayer presented information on the new Youth Achiever insurance certificate available to members up to age 15. Sister Zavodny presented an update on the SPJST Youth Program and activities available to club members. Brother Wagner encouraged members to spread the good word about SPJST insurance, reminding members of the sales incentives that the lodge could achieve the Gold Award if target goals are met.

Lodge 202 Youth Leader Kathy Wagner directs young people's Christmas skit.

There was no correspondence from the Fraternal Activities Coordinator Ann Pustyovsky, but she will have the final report before February 1, 2001 for the Home Office.

We voted on the plan to send out postcards to members in the area about upcoming events. Cecil Phillips had the idea from another lodge. This will keep the people who customarily like to attend our lodge up to date on dances, game nights, etc.

We have decided to have family night this,month due to a rental scheduled for the same night. We voted on sending $200, on behalf of the lodge, to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive. Thank you, Raymond Mikeska, for that notion. We are working on the water leak, the alarm system, and ww are accepting bids to have the air ducts cleaned.

We are excited about the trip to Cyclone next month! Of course, I will be there and will report on all of the activities and will even have some pictures when it's over. Can't wait to see all of our friends from the other lodges and from the Home Office. Until next time, this is Shelby Sill for Lodge 183.

—SPJST-

Fraternal Activities Coordinator John and Helen Anderson Announcements Ken and Charlotte Roland celebrated their 50th anniversary at SPJST Lodge 191 on Sunday, January 21 from 2 to 5 p.m. with dancing to the music of Walter Plant.

Remember, it is time to pay dues for the year 2001. You can mail them to: SPJST Lodge 191, P.O. Box 3113, Lufkin, Texas, 75903 or give them to Dolores Juarez. Social member dues are $15; regular member dues are $12.

If you would like to become a regular member by purchasing an insurance certificate or annuity, please contact John Anderson (936) 634-4130.

Remember, you have until February 1 to apply for an SPJST scholarship.

For reservations, please call Marilyn (936) 632-1124. For rentals, please call Alma (936) 829-5805.

—SPJST-

Lodge

196, Houston-West features "Train-45" on January 27

The Lodge 191, Lufkin officers for the year 2001,are: President Alma and Billy Breazeale Vice President Ed and Linda Mount Treasurer Dolores and Frank Juarez

On January 27, 2001, the lodge will be having a dance. The featured band will be the Train 45 Band. The dance starts is from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The cost is $6 for adults; kids 12 and under are free. So put on your dancing shoes and let's all hit the floor. Yeeehaaa!

We can't wait to see you there.

Fraternally, Cadance Hale, Secretary —SPJST-

191, Lufkin elects officers, posts notices

Lodge

Lodge

202, Jourdanton Gives to ACCEPT

On December 17, members of Lodge 202, Jourdanton donated non-perishable food items for ACCEPT, a charitable organization in Atascosa County. Pictured, at right, lodge members Bettie House, Melba and Gus Novosad make donation to ACCEPT representative Kitty Pesek.

Fifty-two members and guests enjoyed the Christmas party.

Pictured above, in this presentation which was featured in the Pleasanton Press, Kitty Pesek accepts donation of $100 from Lodge 202. From left, are Lodge 202 member Gus Novosad, Lodge 202 Greeter Ernest Spacek, Lodge 202 Fraternalist of the Year Gussie Spacek, Lodge 202 Vice President Mary Ann Barta, ACCEPT Representative Kitty Pesek, Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta, Lodge 202 Treasurer Melba. Novosad and Lodge 202 Secretary Bettie House.

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Lodge 202, Jourdanton Installs Officers

The motion to adjourn was made by Ernest Spacek and seconded by Cecilia Huble. The motion passed.

Refreshments were furnished by Gussie and Ernest Spacek, Melba and Gus Novosad and Bettie and Lloyd House.

Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-

Worth Friendship Club meets February 7 Fort

OFFICER INSTALLATION — Lodge 202, Jourdanton officers for 2000 - 2001 were installed on October 1, 2000, following the merger of Lodge 161, Jourdanton and Lodge 202, Jourdanton. Pictured, from lett, are District Seven Director Bob Bayer, Youth Leader Kathy Wagner, Treasurer Melba Novosad, Secretary Bettie House, Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta, Vice President Lloyd House, President Jeff Barta and Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

Lodge 201, BleiblervilleNelsonville reports on December meeting Bleiblerville-Nelsonville SPJST Lodge 201 had its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, December 10, 2000.

The meeting was called to order at 2 p.m. by the President Mrs. Elaine Duron.

Secretary Mrs. Lillie Mae Shupak read the minutes of the previous meeting and were approved.

Twenty-two members were in attendance, including all officers.

Mrs. Clara Susan, lodge treasurer, gave her report. Miss Jenelle Zettel, hall treasurer, gave her report. The treasurer reported the lodge lost eleven members through death through the year. A memorial was given to the Supreme Lodge SPJST to the scholarship fund for each deceased members.

On the sick list, who we know of, were Mrs. Aletha Wehring, Elinor Tiemann, Mrs. Jessie Macat, Lanis Kamas, Buddy Syptak and Casper Balke.

This was the Sunday we honored those who became 50-year members.

In attendance were Mrs. Alida Maresh, Mrs. Joyce Whitehead and Mrs. Leonard Malota, representing Rosie Malota, who was unable to be here.

Congratulations to all.

The meeting adjourned. A delicious lunch was served along with a 50-year decorated cake.

Mrs. Celesta Balke Reporter —SPJST-

202, Jourdanton reports on January meeting Lodge

SPJST Lodge 202 Jourdanton met Sunday, January 7, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank in Pleasanton with seventeen membes present.

President Jeff Barta presided. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited with Travis. Barta presenting the colors. A

moment of silence was observed in memory of deceased members.

Secretary Bettie House read the minutes of the previous meeting. A motion was made by Gussie Spacek to approve the minutes. Motion was seconded by Melba Novosad. The motion passed.

Correspondence was read by Melba Novosad and Bettie House.

Treasurer Melba Novosad presented the financial report.

Food donated by the members for ACCEPT was delivered and pictures sent to the Vestnik.

A motion was made by Melba Novosad to accept two new members, Julie Fullenwider and Belenda Barta.

The motion was seconded by Isabel Ventrcek. The motion passed Three members with additional certicates are Morgan, Shawnie and Rebekah Wagner. Lodge 202 wrote more than 25 new certificates in the year 2000.

Lloyd House made a motion to donate $25 to Pleasanton Elite Soccer Organization (PESO) for their trip to Orlando, Florida this week. Ernest Spacek seconded the motion. The motion passed.

A motion to hold quarterly meal/meetings was made by Cecilia Huble. Gussie Spacek seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The possibility of awarding college scholarships was discussed. A motion was made by Belenda Barta that the decision to invest finances be made by the executive committee. The motion was seconded by Melba Novosad. The motion passed.

Belenda Barta will be assisting Youth Leader Kathy Wagner with the youth activities. The youth group will furnish refreshments for the next meeting.

Members present celebrating birthdays in January were Phillip Barta and Ernest Spacek. Gussie and Ernest Spacek's 59th anniversary is January 28.

Fraternal' Activities Coordinator Mary Ann Barta gave her report and led the group in a game.

Members signed a get well card for Pete Rakowitz and a sympathy card for the Daylon Arnold family.

Next Meeting February 4 The next meeting will be Sunday, February 4, 2001 at 3 p.m. at Wells Fargo Bank in Pleasanton.

This letter is a reminder that our first meeting of the new year will be on Wednesday, February 7 at 10:30 a.m.

Dues will need to be paid so let's help our new Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel by having the correct amount so that she does not have to make change.

I hope everyone had a good time in welcoming in New Year. We had snow and ice in Fort Worth so I imagine most of us folks stayed home by the fireside on New Year's Eve. Thanks, Lydia, for a job well done.

Our treasurer of 11 years, Lydia Alholm, decided to retire and did not seek re-election. Prior to serving as treasurer for the 11 years, she was the Club's reporter for seven years. Lydia became a dues-paying member in 1972 when she started bringing her mother during the summer months. It wasn't until 1980, after retiring from the Fort Worth Public School System where she taught school for 30 years, that she became a regular attending member.

Lydia served three years in the military during World War II in the Waves and it was in Washington, D.C. that she met her husband, Roy, at a polka dance at the Czech Embassy. When anyone asks Roy what a Finnish was doing at a Czech dance, he will only say "just looking". Well, it looks like he found what he wanted! Lydia is not one to just sit on the sidelines as now she has agreed to accept the position of Sunshine Person. Lydia and Roy are members of SPJST Lodge 92 and Sokol in Fort Worth.

Tidbits About Our New President, Treasurer Alice Barnes was born in Nacogdoches, Texas and has six grand-

children. Her cooking specialty is chocolate pie; favorite sports event is wrestling; favorite athlete is "The Rock" (I believe he is a wrestler); favorite baseball team is the Texas Rangers (naturally); favorite soap opera is "Days of Our Lives"; and usual method of protecting her hair when she sleeps is wrapping toilet tissue around her head. Alice is a longtime member of St. Thomas Catholic Church and past president of the Altar Society. We wish Alice lots of luck in assuming her new position as president of our club. We know she will do a good job.

Our new Treasurer Mary Ann Kozel was born in Garwood, Texas. She and her husband, Joe, have been married 37 years, have four children and four grandchildren with another expected any day. Mary Ann's hobbies are crafts and quilting. She enjoys traveling with her husband and family.

Husband, Joe, is an accomplished accordionist and entertains us at our meetings. Mary Ann and Joe are members of SPJST Lodge 92 and Sokol in Fort Worth.

News of Members Irene Green fell recently and injured her knee and elbow. We hope you are much improved by now.

Georgia Davidson has been in Harris Hospital, but hope you are home now and feeling much better. I'm sure Georgia is getting a lot of attention from her 11 children.

Anna Johnson will be attending another wedding soon as her granddaughter, Melissa Johnson, becanie engaged on Thanksgiving. I didn't get the fiancee's name, but hear that he is Czech, comes from between Austin and Houston and is a member of SPJST. Melissa is a member of Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

Rosie Steinman's daughter, Donna Rose and her husband, Jerry Parker, have been invited to the Inaugural Ball in Washington, D.C. this week.

Donna, we'll want to see pictures and have a story when you get back.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the meeting. Don't forget your dues need to be paid and it will be Little Gift Exchange.

Libbie Vrla, Reporter —SPJST-

Worth Ladies Circle reports on January meeting Fort

The Fort Worth Friendship Club thanks Lydia Alholm for her many years of loyal and dedicated service. Lydia retires from serving as Treasurer for 11 years. She and her husband, Roy, are members of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

The Fort Worth SPJST Lodge 92 Ladies Circle met for its regular meeting on January 9, 2001 at the National Hall. With 38 members and three men and two guests present.

President Helen Kubala started the meeting at 10:30 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Betty Lindsay apologized for not having the October minutes to read. The November meeting was lunch at the Golden Corral Restraurant in Grapevine.

The December meeting was cancelled due to bad weather. Billy Lewellen and Betty Lindsay went to Houston for the holidays and they were (Continued on page 17.)

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In Memoriam Resolution of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, CELIA A. KOEHN, age 62, who passed on Monday, December 11, 2000. Mrs. Koehn retired from Patrick Henry Middle School where she worked as a counselor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Koehn; parents, Thomas and Daisy Ledbetter.

Survivors are sister, Tommye Carolyn Newman and husband, John; nieces, Sandy Morrell, Anitra McCoy and husband, Anthony; nephews, Lamar Igleharz, Shawn Newman; great-niece, Carolyn Marie Morrell.

Visitation was held 1 to 8 p.m.

Friday, December 15, 2000 at Forest Park Westheimer with funeral services held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2000. Interment services followed in Forest Park Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Laura Warnasch Gladys Havemann Mary Roznovsky

Interment followed by Memory Gardens Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Helen Pavelka Jerry Elzner Jill Sijansky

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy

Cemetery. The Monsignor Ben Mazurkiewicz officiated.

Mr. Chovanec was born March 9, 1941 in Fayetteville, the;son of Arnold J. and Albina Mary (Marusik) Chovanec. He married Carol Lilie in Fayetteville September 9, 1967. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Fayetteville and 49-year member of the SPJST. He worked for Round Top Farm and Ranch Supply.

Survivors include wife, Carol Chovanec of Fayetteville; son, Lee Chovanec of Fayetteville; and daughter, Betty Chovanec of Brenham.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother.

Submitted by, Louis and Irene Polansky

—SPJST-

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed We, the undersigned Resolution lodge brother, Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, EMIL E. MELNAR, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our who passed away Tuesday, December entire membership, wish to express 12, 2000 at the age of 89 years. He our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to was born June 23, 1911 in Lavaca the bereaved family of our departed County to Frank Willie and Emilie member, Dusek Melnar. On November 10, HERBERT C. HUBER, 1941, he married Frances Marie 91, who passed away Wednesday, Muhlstein in St. Peter Lutheran December 20, 2000. He was preceded Church in Hallettsville. He was a in death by wife, Gesalla and son, retired farmer and rancher and a mem- Pera Lee. He was a member of SPJST ber of the SPJST. He was also a mem- Lodge 88. ber of the Vsetin Czech Moravian He is survived by sons Don E. Brethren Church where he served on Huber and wife, Lois of Montgomery, the Board of Elders.

Texas, Harvey W. Huber and wife, Survivors include wife, Frances Janet, Pearland, Texas and J.W. Huber Marie Melnar; two daughters, Farlene of Magnolia, Texas; seven grandchil—SPJSTMuenster and husband, Elmer of dren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Weimar and Charlene Biehunko and Visitation was from, 6 to 8 p.m. husband, Dwayne of Shiner; two sisters, Thursday, December 21 at Earthman's Leona Scheffer and Vlasta Michalcik, North Chapel. Funeral services were both of Hallettsville; four grandchil- at 10 a.m. Friday, December 22. dren; and six great-grandchildren.

Graveside services at 2 p.m. Friday, He was preceded in death by his December 22 at Shiner Cemetery, parents; one son in-law, Eugene We, the Resolution Committee of Holub; three sisters, Agnes Shiner, Texas.

May our departed brother rest in Lodge 79, Corpus Christi, on behalf Grunewald, Lillie Helweg and Zilfa peace. of our entire membership, wish to Teresa Boethel; two brothers, Oscar Resolution Committee express our sympathy to the Melnar and an infant brother.

Laura Warnasch bereaved family of our departed Services were held at 1:30 p.m. at Gladys Havemann lodge brother, Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Mary Roznovsky JOHN HASEK, Church with The Reverends Henry —SPJST93, of Corpus Christi, who passed Beseda and Darrin Holub officiating. away Saturday, December 16, 2000 Burial followed in the Vsetin at a local hospital.

Cemetery.

John was born December 29, 1906 May our departed brother rest in in Prague, Czechoslovakia. He was eternal peace. sent to the United States (South Resolution Committee, Texas) when he was seven years old.

Gaynell Chudej He was raised by his father's sister We, the undersigned Resolution Gaye Galetka and her husband who raised him like Committee of Lodge Karel Havlicek Vicky Zak their own son. John was a veteran of 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of —SPJSTWorld War II. He was a cabinetmakour entire membership wish to express er. He was a member of SPJST our sincerest and deepest sympathy to Slavonic Benevolent Order of the the bereaved family of our departed State of Texas. lodge brother, He is survived by his wife, HILMER WILLIAM WOYTEK, Virginia Hasek; stepson, Rod who passed away on January 2, 2001 at (Joanna) Packard; four step-daughthe Lavaca Medical Center after a brief ters, Katherine (Arthur) Shelton, The officers and members of SPJST illness. He was born on May 11, 1926* Norma Faye Schumacher, Patricia Lodge 1 in Fayetteville, Texas wish to to Willie and Agnes Koehne Woytek in (Thurman) Byrd all of Corpus Christi express our sympathy to the family of Lavaca County, Texas. He married and Laverne Frazier of Hopewell, ANTON L. CHOVANEC Kathryn Woytek on April 21, 1945, at Virginia; 17 grandchildren; and 25 who died Saturday, December 23, 2000 St. Peter Lutheran Church in great-grandchildren. at the age of 59 in Fayette Memorial Hallettsville with the late Reverend Visitation was from 4 to 9 p.m. Hospital following an extended illness.

A.D. Klages officiating.

Tuesday, December 19. Funeral serA Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, He is survived by his wife; one son, vices were at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 26 at 10 a.m. at St. John's Tramer, and his wife Tammy; one December 20 at Cage-Mills Funeral Catholic Church in Fayetteville with grandson, Cyler; and a sister, Lillie Directors Everhart Chapel. burial in the Fayetteville Catholic Tesch.

Resolution of Sympathy

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Expression of Sympathy

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Hilmer, Jr. and Travis; and one sister, Evelyn Tesch.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in a Military Police Battalion in England and was a bodyguard for General Dwight D. Eisenhower. In his community, he served as a constable for Precinct One then became Sheriff of Lavaca County for 19 years and served as the assistant Chief of Police in Eagle Lake. In 1993, he received an award for Outstanding Service and Dedication to the Little League. In 1973 He received the Outstanding Community Service Award from the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce.

He received the Outstanding Performance of Duties award in 1998-1999 as Chairman Food Service Committee for the Lavaca Memorial VFW Post 6382. He supported the local 1-1-A and was made an Honorary Member. He started the Senior Citizens "42" domino tournament and was active in other domino tournaments in Lavaca County. He was instrumental in many other worthy projects in the community. He was a member of the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church, the American Legion and Veteran's of Foreign Wars.

Prayer service was held Thursday, January 4 at 7 p.m. at the Kubena Funeral Home. Memorial service was held on Friday, January 5 at the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church at 2 p.m. with Reverend Henry Beseda presiding. Graveside service was at the Hallettsville City Cemetery with the American Legion Post and Veteran's of Foreign Wars taking part along with the the Law Enforcement Officers of the local area, the Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers serving as Honor Guard.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee, Gaynell Chudej Gaye Galetka Vicky Zak —SPJST-

SPJST cemetery markers available Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $34. The price includes postage and handling.

The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting.

To purchase marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at 1 (800) 7277578.

—SPJST-

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Youth Letters Section SYD Report (Continued from page 3.)

Top Recruiter—Super Star • 100 extra merit points • 6-foot tall trophy Youth Leaders' Incentives Goals to Reach • SPJST goal of 2100 • Youth Club Goal Incentive Evening on the Town (value: $150) Enter the Tee-Shirt Contest Last day is January 31 Who will the 2001 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest winner be? Hopefully, you! But in order to win, you must enter. And there's still time—until January 31. The theme is "Reaching for the Stars." Please keep in mind that the designs must be freehand and must be in black ink.

All participants receive 20 merit points and a certificate. Winners in four age categories will receive a $75 Wal-Mart gift card each. And the grand prize winner gets a $100 WalMart gift card and his/her design on the 2001 camp tee-shirts.

Need the contest rules and an entry form? Call me at (800) 727-7578 or email me at melaniez@vvm.com . I can also e-mail you the rules and an entry.

SPJST Scholarship and Leadership Grant Applications due February 1 Scholarship and Leadership Grant applications and all paperwork are due at the SPJST Home Office on February 1.

DYCs to meet February 3 The district youth counselors and their assistants will meet Saturday, February 3 at the SPJST Home Office in Temple at 10 a.m. for their annual spring meeting. Exciting plans for the 2001 year will be discussed.

Share your Heart(s)!

The February Vestnik contest is to make Valentines for the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes in Taylor and Needville.

Please mail your Valentines to me by February 10. Youth member will receive 10 points for each Valentine they send it, and they can earn a maximum of 40 points for this contest.

Adults, I invite you to make some Valentines, too, and send them in.

Thanks for sharing your heart(s)!

LAM Logo Contest Ends February 23 Youth club members and adults are encouraged to enter the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum logo contest.

The deadline is February 23. Complete contest information is in the Vestnik.

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

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

Call (800) 727-7578

Youth Leaders Workshop Peaceable Kingdom March 9 to 11 All youth leaders and their spouses or guests are invited to the Youth Leaders Workshop on Friday, March 9 to Sunday, March 11 at Peaceable Kingdom in Youngsport (located between Salado and Killeen). If you can't get away the entire weekend, please try to be there on Saturday. It will be a great workshop with lots of ideas and networking. Hope to see you there. Watch for more details soon.

100 Pennies Drive Ends March 31 The 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive continues through March 31. Youth club members who donate $2 or more receive 20 merit points, and youth club members who donate $5 or more also receive a certificate. These scholarships really make a difference to our college-bound SPJST members.

Very Important Dates to Remember January Wednesday, January 31 Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest ends; entries due to SYD February Thursday, February 1 Scholarship and Leadership Grant applications due to Home Office Saturday, February 3 Spring DYC Meeting at Home Office in Temple, 10 a.m.

Saturday, February 10 February Vestnik Projects/Contests (Valentines) due to SYD Friday, February 23 LAM Logo Contest deadline Saturday, February 24 Lodge Officers Workshop/Banquet at Lodge 24, Cyclone March Friday-Sunday, March 9-11 Youth Leaders Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom Thursday, March 15 Quarterly Reports due to SYD June Friday-Sunday, June 1-3 Teen Leaders (LIT) Workshop at Peaceable Kingdom August Saturday, August 4 State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty Contest at Mayborn Center in Temple Wishing you lots of new members and much success in 2001!

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director —SPJST-

Two skating party set for February 11 District

All District Two Youth Club members to mark their calendars. The District Two Skating Party will be held Sunday, February 11 from 5:15 to 7:15 at Skate Haven in Temple.

Watch your Vestnik for additional details. If you have any questions, please contact your youth leader or give me a call at 985- 2396.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club plans activities Lodge

Sunday, January 7, we had our regular lodge youth meeting. We talked about some activities and h few other things.

Fraternally, Michael Anne Moore (13) 1/24/01 —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club member extends greetings Lodge

Dear Members, We have started our year out in SPJST with a fun event at our monthly meeting. We made crafts. I really enjoyed it! I have made my tee-shirt design and am working on my Valentines. I wish everyone a Happy Valentines Day! Fraternally Yours, Bracy Craig (7) —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club makes sun catchers Lodge

Dear Readers, The youth club will be going bowling on Sunday, January 21. After bowling we will be going out to eat pizza.

We made sun catchers at our last meeting. They all turned out pretty. I have mine hanging in the kitchen window.

Our next meeting will Sunday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club meets February 4

ing of the year. At our monthly meeting we discussed selling beanie bears, having a bowling trip, Valentines cards for our project and we were also reminded to turn in our tee-shirt designs. We will have a social on Friday, January 19 and our next meeting will be February 4. We also enjoyed making crafts at our meeting Fraternally Yours, Brooke Craig (13) —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood Youth Club reminds members to submit ideas for tee-shirt Lodge

Dear Readers, The youth club held its monthly meeting, Sunday, January 7 at 1:30 p.m. There were 11 members present.

Cakes were taken to the rest home January 3. The youth planned a bowling and pizza party for Sunday, January 21.

The tee-shirt contest ends January 31. This is a reminder for all the youth to participate in this contest. You may be lucky winner.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Youth Leader —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hilije Youth Club entertains adults Lodge

The El Campo-Hilije Lodge 40 Youth Club held its monthly meeting at the lodge on Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. The youth enjoyed making, decorating and glittering valentines that will be donated to the residents at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Taylor, Texas and the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home in Needville, Texas.

At the end of our meeting, the youth enjoyed singing two songs for the adults at their monthly meeting at the lodge. The youth did a wonderful job.

After the meeting, everyone enjoyed many tasty refreshments.

Fraternally, Ardis Bacak Youth Leader —SPJST-

107, Floresville youth members make Valentines Lodge

Lodge

Dear Members, On Friday, January 5, we held our first social of the year. On Sunday, January 7, we also held our first meet-

Dear Members, We had our meeting on January 14, 2001. I went to the adult meeting. We went to Dairy Queen and had a lot of fun. We made Valentines.

Travis Purchis (8) 1/24/01 —SPJST-

14/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001

Lodge 13 Dime Box Makes a Difference

First Quarter Points September, October, November 2000 Lodge 4, Halletsville Youth Leader Shirley Kalmus Name Points

Members of the Lodge 13, Dime Box Youth Club cleaned trophies at Dime Box High School for their "Make a Difference Day" event on October 28, 2000. Since the nationwide observance was launched 11 years ago, millions have participated, contributing to the common good of the communities in which they live, work and play.

Holly Scott Adam Siptak Josh Siptak Mark Siptak Elizabeth Vahalik Nicholas Vahalik Christopher Vanek

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka Brittany Angelo Tyler Angelo Bracy Craig Brooke Craig Celia Dobecka Traci Dobecka Whitney Dobecka Jesse Karlik Michael Anne Moore Christi Sparkman Julia Tucker

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Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members participate in District Six Christmas Ornament Contest.

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Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Leader Ruby Bowen Charlie Anderson E.J. Anderson Mary Flores Mechelle Flores Richard Flores Mikhaila Nelson

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Lodge 20, Granger Youth Leader Emily Tischler 119 125 125

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Leader Patsy Baker Andy Baker Jimmy Baker Desi Cooksey J.R. Cooksey Ashley Coots Brittany Coots Lori Coots Trent Coots Shelly Gerich Rena Greger Ryan Greger Alyssa Hudler Taylor Hudler Christina Kirby Amber Penn Kyle Penn Jordan Sebek Samuel Vanicek Stephanie Vanicek

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Caitlin Cavanaugh Cara Spanel-Weber Laura Spanel-Weber

Lodge 9, Snook Youth Leader Marie Shelfer Tiffany Burkhalter Jason Gaas Kimberly Gaas Cullen Hairrell Jordan Hejl Sarah Hejl Jess Junek Hannah Kovar Mia Kovar Candice Macik Courtney Macik Dwayne Macik Josef Orsak Chase Pulkinnen Bradley Shelfer Zachary Shelfer Hailey Slenk Heather Slenk Holly Slenk Nicole Vajdak Brian Welch Victoria Welch

Adam Ofczarzak Jackie Paul Mabrey Petty Jordan Rathjen Trevor Rathjen Kathryn Skrabanek Kimberly Skrabanek Kristina Skrabanek Kyle Skrabanek Matthew Skrabanek April Wotipka Crystal Wotipka

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Raychel Clark Jake Holland Blake Ryan Jerrod Ryan Randy Trojacek

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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Leader Carol Green Tracy Betak Shelby Boysen Joshua Burtchell Sharon Burtchell Chad Cervenka Lacy Cervenka Jennifer Green Lindsey Green Blayne Hegar Brooke Hegar Heather Hegar Brittany Heselmeyer Aaron Jezisek Adam Jezisek Jennifer Johle Mark Johle Stephanie Reeves Michael Stuchly Connor Vanecek Kyle Vanecek Kendra Zak

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Lodge 30, Talton Youth Leader Lisa Bubela Kenna Bubela Kirby Bubela Bethany Dluhos Chad Dorotik Brandon Drapela Steven Drapela

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Lodge 39, Bryan Youth Leader Binnie Roesler Brande Roesler 101 Dylan Roesler 85 Lynde Roesler 124 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Leader Michele Kunz Cory Cerny 125 Chase Holub 125 Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Leader Heidi Bartek Janet Baca Rachel Baca Crystal Bartek Dawn Capps Terry Flaherty Thomas Flaherty Lisa Greger Rebecca Greger Nikki Lopez Crystal Morris Josef Morris Allison Pechal Amber Pechal Kelli Pechal Amber Rice

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Lodge 66, Waco Youth Leader Debbie Galler Kimberly Culliton 80 Nick Culliton 40 Douglas Galler 125 Kevin Galler 124 Jodie McAdams 125 Amanda Neslony 40 Charles Tricket, II 45 Jamie Trickett 45 Eric Wallace 105 Gena Weeks 125 Katie Weeks 125 Tommy Weeks 125 Dakota Yates 85 Makayla Yates 125 Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Leader Bessie Petr Jamie Novak 125 Jarod Olds 125 Marchele Olds 125 Lodge 88, Houston Youth Leader Barbara LinneyGonzales Krystle Bender 125 Matthew Boyce 125 Stephanie Boyce 125 Lauren Godwin 40 Nicholas Godwin 39 Natalie Zalesky 80 Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Leader Gayle Fuller William Fuller Dustin Harrison Adam Hubenak Alexa Hubenak Max Krivanek James Linderman Amber May Jeremiah May Raul Nava Juanathan Perez Kassandra Perez Wesley•Perez Kiel Szrom Krystal Szrom Kurt Szrom Bryson Turner McKenzie Turner

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Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Leader Donna Vanek Kristine Dum 85 Mallory Stocker 125 Dana Vanek 125 Dean Vanek 105

Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Leader Wendy Pruski Ashley Anderson 85 Kristy Anderson 85 85 Hope Bayer Joshua Bayer 85 Kevin Bayer 85 43 Zachary Bayer 40 Jeremy Hester Shannon Hester 40 Tayler Korus 40 Kara Morrisey 125 Lian Pruski 80 Travis Purchis 124 125 Aaron Sears Anthony Sears 80 Kelli Sears 80 Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Leader Betty Schwartz 125 Grayson Bell Hayden Bell 125 Nathan Block 85 Neil Block 85 Cris Broz 125 Chase Bubenik 125 Patrick Bubenik 125 Chase Dierschke 40 125 Cara Jansa Austin Miller 125 Laken Miller 125

NFCA accepting scholarship applications A new competitive scholarship program is being offered by the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), the nationwide trade association for America's Fraternal Benefit Societies. Winning applicants will be eligible to receive up to $7,000 for college tuition costs.

The NFCA's Youth Scholarship Program is dedicated to supporting higher education, encouraging youth volunteerism and promoting the fraternal benefit system.

NFCA intends to award up to $50,000 in undergraduate scholarships for use during the 2001-2002 academic year. Awards will be made to graduating high school seniors based on demonstrated commitment to volunteer activities. Six Volunteer Scholars will receive up to $7,000 each and eight Honorable Mention recipients will receive up to $1,000 each. Scholarship payments cover actual costs for tuition, books and fees for the freshman year and are not renewable. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship, one must: 1. Be a graduating high school senior; 2. Be a verified member of one of the NFCA's member societies; 3. Plan to enroll full-time in a fouryear undergraduate degree program; 4. Plan to pursue the degree at an accredited four-year college or university; 5. Have ACT or SAT scores in the top 50 percent of the national norm; 6. Have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average based on a 4.0 scale or be in the top 50 percent in class rank.

Please contact State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny at the SPJST Home Office at (800) 7277578 or e-mail: melaniez@vvm.com for more information.

—SPJST-

Cade Schwartz Corey Schwartz Dylan Schwartz Johnna Schwartz Kimberlyn Schwartz.

Nathan Schwartz Nolan Schwartz Rachel Schwartz Lauren Weise Lodge 177, Academy Youth Leader Janet Lyon Kristen Bartek Samantha Beck Abby Blevins Cody Christian Vicki. Christian Jennifer Clear Laura Degollado Erica Grayarn Corey Halpain Jessica Lyon Jordan Lyon Jessica Rodriguez Courtney Wagner Sara Wagner

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Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Leader Janeece Williams 125 Kenzie Angeley 125 Carson Lehman 40 David Spruiell 45 Heather Stark Tiffany Stark 45 40 Audree Williams Reed Williams 125 Fraternally Melanie Zavodny, State Youth Director —SPJST-

SPJST LAM invites a dults, young people to enter logo contest used in communications promoting

Budding artists and those the LAM as well as on memorabilia, with a flair for communication T-shirts, coffee mugs, posters and and design have a unique oppor- other merchandise," Kaminsky says. tunity to support the SPJST In addition the First Place winner in Library, Archives and Museum the adult logo contest will receive by designing a logo for the non- tickets for four to a 2001 Houston profit organization.

Astros or Texas Rangers baseball

Anyone may enter the contest, says LAM President Glenn Kaminsky "We're interested in eye-catching designs that convey the excitement and scope of the of the LAM." Within the SPJST, there will be two contests — one for adults and one for members 18 and younger. Youth club members will receive 20 merit points for participation. Non-members and SPJST employees are also invited to submit logos; however, they will not be competing with entries submitted

by SPJST members.

All logos are to be submitted on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper or artboard and may be black on white or multicolored. Computer-aided designs are also welcome. "Artists should avoid adding a lot of small detail to their designs because the detail will be lost in the final format," Kaminsky says.

Designs may include images as well as text. - Deadline for receiving the logos is Friday, February 23, 2001.

Send your logos to:

game. The winner of the youth logo contest will receive day tickets for four to SeaWorld or Six Flags Over Texas. Tickets are courtesy of SPJST.

SPJST LAM LOGO CONTEST c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

See What It's All About!

The museum, library and archives is open each weekday from 8 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. and on weekends by special arrangement. The LAM also maintains an impressive library and genealogical research section.

To learn more about the SPJST LAM or to arrange a guided tour, please contact the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum at (800) 727 7578. To make your your cash deductible donation — including artifacts — please contact LAM Treasurer Margaret Haisler at (979) 272-8657 or LAM President Glenn Kaminsky at (979) 335-4461.

—SPJST-

Designs will be judged by the LAM Board at their March 2001 meeting.

Judging will be blind as the names of each artist will be attached to the entries only after judging has concluded.

The LAM reserves the right accept or reject any or all designs and to modify any winning designs and all entries become the property of the SPJST LAM. The winner will be announced in the March 21, 2001 Vestnik.

"The contest winner will have the prestige of seeing his or her creation

A Little Background The SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) stands as a memorial to the pioneer forefathers and mothers who settled Texas and organized SPJST. Credit goes to past SPJST Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris for his work in starting the LAM in the fall of 1963 and to Otto Hanus for his diligence as the LAM's first curator.

The lion's share of thanks for the collection goes to SPJST members and friends of the Society who have donated the thousands of artifacts and volumes on display. The SPJST LAM has been in its present location at the SPJST Home Office since 1971. Curator Dorothy Pechal, assisted by Sandra Dubcak, maintain the various collections.

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Nejprve jsme vzdali best naSc vlajce a pak jsme spoleene zaspivali "Buh Zehnej Ameriku". Jednou minutou ticha uctili jsme pamatku na zesnule "cleny.

Na liste nemocnYch je bratr Tom Moczygemba uz je doma z nemocnice a Lief se zase chodit. Bratr Matula navhrl aby jmenovani Clem na priS"ti rok bylo skoneeno, bratr MareS" to popodporovai.

Bratr Emil Matuia ustanovil ni-edniky pro Nov) Rok 2001 Jsou to President Jarolyn Poppova, Vice President Bill Pavliska, TajemnikUcetni Robert Popp, III. Sestra Grace Rohanova navrhla aby jsme Bali Good Shepherd Lutheran Church $125.

Bylo to schvaleno vsemy eleny.

Prot&ie ten peveckyi sbor se nemohl dostavit. Byli zavolani do nekolika domu odpoeinku na Vanoeni oslavy.

Tak jsme se shoromaidili kolem krasne ozdobeneho stromku a spoleczpivali Vanoenikoledy.

Narozeniny v prosinci meli tyto Cleni: Karon Poppova, Emil Rohan, Grace Rohanova, Viola Kurtzova, Magen Schaufellova. Slavnostni vYroCi v prosinci meli Otto a Jane Hurta 61 roku. Prejeme Vann mnoho Zdravi a Stesti do budoucnosti.

Michell Poppova vyhrala §ampion§ip ye volejbalu, 131ahopr'ali jsme ji a odmenili ji velkYm potleskem.

Dverni cenu vyhrali 1. Emily Newmanova, 2. Ed Robinson, 3. A. Valenta. Protoie jsme meli vice vananich nadilek pro mladei jsme potr'ebovali talc ostatek byl losovan a tito Cleni to obdrieli: Bill Mare g , Viola Kurtzova, Don Netek, Trudy Pavliskova, Emil Rohan, Rudy Valchar, Viola Spaekova, Lucille Dlugoshova, Mila Phelpsova, Evelyn Matulovd, Agnes Rohanovd, Alvin Schimcek, Joe Spaeek, Glenda Plochova, Betty Rohanova.

Nak pf1Sti schitze bude vnedeli 21 ledna ve 2 hodiny odpoledne, bude to prvnischaze v nove m Roce. Pirejeme vgerp elentim a pfatelam nakho Radu Vse NejleVsi do Noveho Roku 2001.

Na schledanou s vami se test vase eeska dopisovatelka.

Miloslava Phelpsova"

—SPJST-

(Note: The following article was featured in a past issue of The Coastal Bend Sun. It was forwarded to the Vestnik by Jerry Elzner, Lodge 79, Corpus Christi. ) Last year's Czech Festival held in the Bayfront Convention Center turns the spotlight on a South Texas ethic group that helped build Corpus Christi.

There were colorful costumes,

CHS of South Texas invites public to festival March 24 The Czech Heritage Society of South Texas will hold the 17th annual Czech Heritage Festival on Saturday, March 24, 2001. The event will be held at the Bayfront Plaza Convention Center Exhibit Hal1,1901 N. Shoreline, Corpus Christi, Texas.

There will be dancing all day with music by the. Majek Orchestra, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; the Dujka Brothers, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. followed by a grand march and music by Chris Rybak, 6 to 10 p.m.

Crafts, Foods and Booths Czech imports and a wide varitey of arts and crafts, novelty and food items will be for sale including items in the country store. Satisfy your appetite with pastries, chicken noodle soup, barbecue 'and kolaches. A raffle will be held at 8:30 p.m.

There will be plenty of parking and RV's are welcome.

Admission will be $6 per person; children under 12 years are free.

Remember ... you don't have to be Czech to attend!

—SPJST-

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Center Houston hosts performance

by Czech pianist The Czech Cultural Center Houston in conjunction with Rice University Shepherd School of Music, invites you to the performance of a young woman Czech artist, internationally acclaimed pianist from Prague, Czech Republic, currently in Vienna and Graz, Jitka Frankova. The performance will be at Duncain Recital Hall, Rice University, Houston, Saturday, March 31, 2001 beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is free.

Effie Rosene —SPJST-

polkas, kolaches and plenty of smiles and laughter as the Czech community get together for a day full of chatter and reminiscences, and of course, good food, which to a Czech means noodle soup, roast pork, sauerkraut, dumplings and Czech sausage with a Texas touch of barbecue.

Just look around you and you'll see evidence of the influence that the Czech heritage has had in the building of Corpus Christi.

What's In a Name Note some of the street names— Kostoryz, Brandesky, Mokry, Kosarek, Moravian, Sokol, Sacky and Everhart. Yes, Everhart; named after Park Everhart who was a school trustee of the original Kostoryz School built on the grounds of the present Sokol Hall.

The Kostoryz School grew fast, as the Czech settlers had many children.

Although several Czech individuals emigrated to Texas before 1850, the first group immigration took place in 1852, urged here by Arnost Bergmann. Bergmann, a native of Zapudov, Bohemia, came to Texas in 1850. He landed in Galveston and became involved in a German community-in Austin County where he taught school, became a pastor of an evangelical church and farmed wheat, rye, corn and cotton to subsidize his income.

Enthusiastic about his new country, he wrote to several friends in Moravia and Bohemia and groups of new settlers soon began to arrive. Hard working farmers, they became tenant farmers until they could afford to buy land.

Matamoros, Mexico. Kostoryz divided the land into 80-acre sections and began advertising the Bohemian Colony in Czech newspapers across the country.

Soon families arrived in the Bohemian Colony among them those named Kocurek, Polacek, Rossipal, Zezula and Hruska.

Following the arrival of Kostoryz in 1905, Jan Brandesky form Bryan, Texas and his brother in-law, Josef Oujezdsky, came to Corpus Christi.

The second major Czech land developer, Mr. Longin Folda, invested in Bohemian colony land in 1914 then bought more land from Kostoryz and sold it off in parcels to Czech-Moravian farmers.

The Czechs in Corpus Christi followed their religious traditions and formed a Roman Catholic and a United Brethren community. The German Catholics wanted them to build a church with them, but the Czechs refused, preferring their own church.

Consequently, the Germans built their own church, St. Boniface, with Father Ferdinand Gaebel as their pastor.

Father Gaebel also said mass for the Czechs in a private home. Father Gaebel died in a fire that destroyed the rectory and Father Joseph Klobouk was appointed the pastor of St. Boniface in 1913 and was able to unite the German and Czech community into one parish. Father Klobouk was assigned elsewhere, and the church had no pastor until 1922 and then Father F.E. Walsh became pastor of 35 families.

The parish bought statues of Saints Cyril and Methodius and the parish was renamed St. Cyril and Methodius honoring saints who were Greek missionaries who traveled to Moravia in 863 and established Christianity there.

In 1913, Reverend Joseph Barton traveled to the Czech settlements in Nueces County and established a Church of the United Brethren.

Stanley Kostoryz, in only 15 years, had transformed virgin brush land in South Texas into a growing Czech community.

The majority of the Czechs moved to the Bohemian Colony from older Texas set.tlements and a few came from the Midwest. Family farms were established, an educational system formed and two churches were flourishing.

The 1920 census of Nueces County noted 360 Czechs, 97 of them foreignborn. Jerry (Jaroslav) Elzner, who contributed much of the information for this article, now estimates the current (Czech-descent) population to be 8,000 to 10,000.

—SPJST-

Just look around you and you'll see evidence of the influence that the Czech heritage has had in the building of Corpus Christi.

First in Line Nueces County was the most heavily settled county in south Texas by Czech settlers. Among the first Czechs to settle in Corpus Christi was developer Stanley Kostoryz, previously a school teacher and newspaper publisher in Nebraska. Mr. Kostoryz purchased 7700 acres of land in 1904-05, called the Rabb-Grim Ranch which had been a part of the land grant belonging to Captain Enrique Villarreal of

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Charitable Bingo When and Where?

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lic. No. 17600539641 Mondays at 7 p.m.

Lodge 74, Lovelady Lic. No. 1-75-1052324-8 Monday/Saturday at 7 p.m.

Lodge 80, Holland Lic. No. SP-74615-1395-8 AL-00061-9887-0 Every Thursday and First Saturday at 7 p.m.

Lodge 88, Houston Lic. No. 3-00-621-2077-41001 Thursday 7:15 p.m. (Early Bird) Regular Games at 7:45 p.m.

Lodge 177, Academy Lic. No. 174-18-083907 Tuesdays/Fridays at 7 p.m.

Lodge 183, Arlington Lic. No. 17516910506 Tuesdays/Thursdays at 7 p.m.

Sundays at 1:30 p.m.

Lodge 186, Caldwell Lic. No. 1-74-20733095-41002 MondaysNVednesdays/ Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

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Then Martha Durha, suggested donatsick the whole time. Betty wished all ing to a memorial fund in rememthe ladies a good, happy and healthy brance of our departed members.

New Year.

Officers for 2001 and 2002 were Treasurer Evelyn Spacek was absent installed by outgoing President Helen and Pauline Morbitzer had no Sunshine Kubala. They are as follows: report, however, she stayed busy col- President Linda Lewis; Vice President lecting the ladies $4 annual dues which Martha Durham, Secretary/Reporter are paid each January.

Julia Dueser with Pauline Morbitzer Hostess Chairman Mary Ann standing in for Treasurer/Sunshine thanked Billye Starr, Linda Lewis and Chair Evelyn Spacek. Mary Ann Elma Anderson, the December host- Kozel excepted hostess chair for two esses who serviced today. The host- years. esses for February 2001 are Liz Martha Durham presented outgoing Howard, Mona Lee Hattendorf, Mary President Helen Kubala monetary gift Ann Gibson and Victoria Murphy. in appreciation for their duties. The ladies applauded all the outgoing offiOld Business cers for the duties they served.

The Ladies Circle Lodge 92 SPJST Joyce Tesar Hall Manager, gave her Lodge purchased pots and pans for the report regarding upcoming dances.

National Hall kitchen donation for the Martha Durham is working on a year 2000. new address book for the Ladies Circle. She hopes to have it ready by March. All members will recieve a book free and extra copy and nonAmerican members requesting an address book Red Cross the price is $1.

Door prize winners were Martha Durham and Betty Loyd. Next month, we will pass around gifts as James Greer reads the Wright story. This is our December party in February. Be sure to wear something red.

Ladies, it has been a pleasure to serve as your secretary/reporter for the past two years. God bless and hope to see you, Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at the same time and place.

Respectfully submitted, Betty Lindsay Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

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Italy • The Vatican • Switzerland • Liechtenstein Germany and. Czech Republic

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Join Joella Kubala and tour St. Peters Basilica, Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum and Gardens. Walk the streets of the ancient city of Rome, tour the Coliseum, Forum, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, the Catacombs, and the beautiful Churches and Basilicas, You will ride in our own private bus through the Italian countryside passing medieval villages, to Assisi (the birthplace of St. Francis), visit the ancient city of Tivoli and see the gardens and fountains of the Villa d'Este and the ruins of the Villa of Hadrian, and go to the scenic village of Castel Gandolfo (the summer home of Pope John Paul). You will see much more, but simply too much to list here. There is/also offered an optional tour to Pompeii and Sorrento.

For information and reservations contact: Bob Wolfle, D/FW Travel Service 1-800-333-3788/817-267-3535 or Jo Kubala (SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth Member) 817-581.7000

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Coming Events Beginning January Through Apri Czech Language Instruction, Second Session, 7:30 to 9 p.m.—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.

Classes will be taught by Mrs. Pivonka and Mr. Kudrna, a native Czech.

Later enrollment in subsequent class sessions is accepted and every effort is made to help later arrivals. For further information, call any of the following telephone numbers: Lillian Pivonka (713) 861-7403; (713) 862-6594; or (713) 6662782.

January 22 - March 5 Conversational Czech I (BSKL 9017, 100) offered at Austin Community College (ACC)—Mondays, 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Room 220, Mondays, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Room 220, ACC Highland Business Center (HBC). Registration is held at the ACC Highland Business Center, 4th floor located at 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Austin, Texas, 78752-4390 between 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday. For further information, contact ACC (512) 223-7542; 233-7525; or fax (512) 223-7030.

February 4 through March 25 Metaphor and Irony: Czech Scenic and Costume Design, 1920 - 1999"—at the McNay Art Museum, Tobin Gallery, 6000 North New Braunfels, San Antonio, Texas.

The exhibition produced by the Ohio Arts Council with support from The Ohio State University, Columbus and Lima campuses and the Spencer Museum of Art at the University of Kansas.

Schedule of Events: Lecture— Metaphor and Irony: The Czech World View on Stage, Sunday, February 4, 2001, 3 p.m., Leeper Auditorium; Storytelling— Stories for all ages related to Czech history and culture, Sunday, February 25, 2001, 1:30 p.m., Brown Sculpture Pavilion.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday; closed Mondays, January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas. T h e McNay is located at For more information, contact the McNay at (210) 824-5368; visit their website at www.McNayArt.org .; or contact Margaret Anne Lara, Public and Media Relations Manager, (210) 805-1754.

February 12 Dallas/Ennis Fraternal Council meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas.

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Join Klub Kontinental's Rudy and Henrietta Kleckais

Tour of Czech Republic featuring Moravian countryside and Kolin's Kmoch Brass Band Festival.

June 6 to 20, 2001-15 days Includes Round trip Airfare Houston/Prague/Houston, Five and Three-Star Hotels, Two Meals Daily, Private Motorcoach, Guides $2,295 Per Person • Double Occupancy Extended five-day tour Karlovy Vary, Rothenburg and Frankfurt, Germany, Amsterdam, Holland $2,995 Per Person • Double Occupancy Inquire about our fall wine tasting tour September thru October, 2001

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February 27 "Fayette County Day"—at the State Capital in Austin and the Rotunda has been reserved for the Fayette County Czechs and Germans providing entertainment alternately from 12 to 1 p.m.

March 24 17th Annual Czech Heritage Festival—at the Bayfront Plaxa Convention Center Exhibit Ha11,1901 N. Shoreline, Corpus Christis, Texas: Dancing all day, Czech imports, arts/crafts, food, prize drawing.

Plenty of parking. Admission will be $6 per person; children under 12 years are free.

May 3, 2001 Dinner/Dance in San Antonio—at the St. Anthony Hotel to benefit the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, LaGrange.

Music is being provided by the Bobby Jones Orchestra. Individual tickets per person are $100; a settlers table of 10 is $1,000; an explorers table of 10 is $2,000 and pioneers table of 10 is $5,000. For additional information regarding this event, please call Mary Ann Kocurek Rodgers at (210) 822-2757, Loretta Valenta at (210) 648-5962 or Sara McDaniel at (800) 6286028.

July 24 to August 24, 2001

Summer School of Czech Studies—at

Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republic Program 2001. Cost of tuition, accommodations, meals and cost for excursions is $950 U.S. dollars plus your plane fare to the Czech Republic.

Information for applications should be sent to: Secretariat of Summer School of Slovanic Studies, Masaryk University Faculty of Arts, Arne Novaka, 1, 660 88 Brno, Czech Republic; telephone 011420-4205 41121130; fax 011-420-4205 41121406 or e-mail: bohem@phil.muni.cz.

In Texas, further information on the school may be received from Frank Mikuia, 7751 La Boisa, Dallas, Texas 75248.

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18/VESTNIK—Wednesday, January 24, 2001

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

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Thomas Catholic Church CCD Building in Pilot Point.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, February 2—Social Night, 6:30 p.m.; Trustees Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, February 4—Lodge 6 Meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, February 16—Social Night, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, February 23—Cottonwood Water Supply Annual Meeting Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten at (254) 826-5863.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.

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 (Note: Meeting date/tinte change)

Lodge 13, Dime Box is changing its meeting time from every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. to every third Sunday at 1 p.m.

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

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. for the upcoming summer months. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month.

For hall rental and dance information, call (254) 593-4473 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.

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8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Doors Open at 7:30 p.m.

NATIONAL HALL 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Fort Worth, Texas 76114 Admission: Adults $8 pre-sale • $10 at the door Children 6 to 12 $5 at the door For further information, call (817) 624-1361 (817) 498-3905 -mail: lodge-92@excite.com

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, February 11—Valentine Dance: Harry Czarnek The Texas Dutchmen; 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person.

Sunday, February 25—Country Expressions, mix music; 3 to 7 p.m. Admission $6 per person.

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. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Alma Schmidt at (512) 281-4371; for reservations, call Mildred David (512) 261-5272; for band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

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

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

LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE February 12—Lodge meeting at 7 p.m.

Remember to bring a friend or neighbor. State Field Representative Jerry Kucera will address the meeting.

February 17 -- Project Celebration Fund Raiser — Private Party February 24 — Statewide Lodge Recognition and Incentive Banquet at Flag Hall; preceded at 11 a.m. by optional Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission workshop.

Saturday, March 21—Texas Spring Gala, 6 to 11 p.m. Contact any active lodge member for tickets. A $50 donation admits two for an evening of dining, dancing and fun. Music by the Vrazels; door prizes totaling $2,000.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 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.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, Janaury 27—Rental Thursday, February 8—Lodge Meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations or more information, please call the hall (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 February 11—Lodge meeting at 1 p.m.

March 18—Lodge meeting at 1 p.m. Curator from the George Bush Library in College Station will be making a presentation Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 12:30 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, January 26—Granger Polka Boys Sunday, January 28—Super Bowl Party: Doors open at 12 noon. The football party begins at 3 p.m. till ? Bring snacks to share throughout the afternoon; for the prize drawing, contact Lodge 29 members, officers for tickets.

For more information, please call John Valis (512) 352-7315 or the lodge hall (512) 3529139 after 3 p.m.

Friday, February 2—Earl Beatty Sunday, February 4—Country Classic, 3 to 7 p.m.

February 9—Fritz Hodde

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

SPJST LODGE RATES For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities.

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February 16—Tri County February 23—Granger Polka Boys 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) 3529139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Shiller (512) 365-7632.

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

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

LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, January 27—Texas Style Saturday, February 3-100th Anniversary Saturday, February 10—Cherokee Rose Sunday, February 11—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Saturday, February 24-3DC Saturday, March 10—Texas Road Gang 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 Belimead 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.

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, February 17—Rental 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 Hillje.

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 Moiberg (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, January 27—John Burns Band featuring Billy Spencer on Fiddle Saturday, February 3—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Sunday, February 4—Lodge Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 10—Country Expressions Sunday, February 11—Seaton Cemetery Meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, February 17—Special Country of Caldwell Monday, February 19—Board Meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 24 - No Dance Sunday, February 25—Jezek, Kotrla, Marek Reunion Saturday, March 3—No Dance Star Hall is a Non-Smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each

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. 1-751052324-8. "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. Visitors welcome.

Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 8529982 or (361) 854-8423.

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. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. 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.

Wednesday, January 24, 2001--VESTNIK/19 LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps at (254) 7784371 (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. 300-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies and gentlemen.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September and December at 2:30 p.m. or as otherwise specified.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Sunday, February 4 - CNV dance with music by the Randy & the Roadhouse Band; 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Saturday, February 10 -Youth Club Dance with music by Brave Combo; 8:30 p.m. until Midnight.

Sunday, February 18 - Polka/Waltz dance with music by Al Vanek's Czech Band; 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

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. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Ballroom dancing on Friday night. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities.

Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. Call 1 (800) 332-9303. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. Dress code enforced.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 130, DALLAS 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 Gelled 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 Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for wedding or party, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of

March, June, September and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON Monday, March 12-Lodge meeting at Heinz's Bar-B-Oue meeting room at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served.

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

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

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

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on 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) 427-8160.

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

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

LODGE 172, PASADENA (Note: Beginning January 1, 2001, Lodge 172, Pasadena will hold a dance on the first Saturday of each month. The hall will be open for rentals the rest of the month. The dances will be held at the same time next year as they were this year 8 p.m. to 12 midnight.)

Saturday, February 3-Aces High, c/w Saturday, March 3-Michael T, c/w 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.

Lodge 172 rents the hall on the last Saturday of each month. For reservations, call the lodge hall (281) 487-3297. Saturday night dances are held from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Executive members and Board of Trustees meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meetings are the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (Note the meeting time change for winter months.)

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Trustees' meeting is at 6:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907 Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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

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

LODGE 180, BURLESON 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 Hitcher (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, MOULTON Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of March, June, September and December at 7 p.m.

An Endowed SPJST Scholarship Creates a Lasting Gift Have you wondered how you might best show your respect and appreciation for the life and inspiration of a loved one? Have you searched for a way to make your memorial expression really lasting and significant?

If so, we believe we can provide an answer and a really dynamic way for you to honor your loved one: for a truly living, lasting and significant expression, use SPJST scholarship endowment. There are two ways of obtaining your goal:

First, a one-time gift of or if you are not able to fund this amount at one time, it could be given in smaller denominations until $io,000 0fAt is reached.

Whenever the goal is reached, SPJST will give an annual memorial scholarship in the name of the perso you wish t honor. Since only th•interest is used, your gift will be everlasting.

If you need more information, please call the President's Office at

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

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

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Saturday, January 27, 2001-Dance: featured band Train 45 Band, 8 p.m to 12 a.m. $6 for adults. Ages 12 and under, admitted free.

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 Please note: Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September and December at 2 p.m. Lodge meetings will be held in Charles Munday's office, 2403 Cavitt, Bryan, Texas (behind the Bryan . Kroger store.) The 2001 meeting dates will be: Sunday, March 11; Sunday, June 10; Sunday, September 9; and Sunday, December 9, Meeting/Christmas party. (Location to announced.) Thank you for your attention.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall located at 1715 Hughes Street. Regular dances are on the third Saturday of each month starting at 8 p.m. until 12 midnight. Please call Marilynn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale at (936) 829-5808.

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

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(800) 727-7578.

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 Baike for hall rentals at (409) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank 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.

Post y our coming lodge activities in the Calendar of Events Section.

Call: (8001127-7578; FAX: (2541714-1447; E-Mail: livanicek @vvm.com -SPJST-

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Includes more than 500 Pages of delicious recipes contributed by SPJST members from all over.

Books are 611 each and available through the SPJST Home Office.

To get yours, write: SPJST Anniversary Cookbook cio SP1ST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Tem ple, Texas 76503.

For lod Oe end 'Youth club volume orders and discounts, please contact Daryl Envoi; at 1 (8001727-7578.

of SPJST. For more than 100 years, the SPJST has worked to ensure the financial security of its members and its fraternal commitment to the communities where SPJST members live, work and play. We're a fraternal benefit society that members can join for any number of reasons. It's a package deal built upon the idea of addressing human needs — financial, social and cultural. The ability to meet those needs and uphold strong human values is the mortar that holds the Society together. The loyalty and breadth of experience of our management, directors, staff and local lodge leaders contributes greatly to the our ability to identify and respond to the changing needs of our members and the communities that we seek to serve. With a faith born of deeds and a renewed commitment to spreading the good word about the SPJST, we look forward to working with you and being your first choice fraternal.

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