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ANDREW CARENDER, JR. Lodge 5 Pilot PointTioga

BRADLEY STAVINOHA Lodge 81 Needville

MILDRED HOLEMAH Lodge 88 Houston

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MARTHA BROZ, FIC Lodge 160 San Angelo

CHRIS ORSAK, FIC Lodge 73 Seymour

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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.

The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions.

The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication.

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 Email: vanicek@spjst.com

OFFICERS HOWARD LESHIKAR PRES !SENT 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 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 Email: genemc@spjst.com LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 Email: lanita@spjst.com

JERRY MIKULAS FINANCIAL SECRETARY Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Email: jerrymik@spjst.com Home Phone: (254) 773-2950

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

DIRECTORS

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Sta-ey 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 - Marcell Malak, 7444 Meiners Rd., Ledbetter, Tx. 78946 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Tx. 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSIJ • NCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166, 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 TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: spjst@hotmail.com

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT I Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 DISTRICTS 2 and 3

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Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425

Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3125 P.O. Box 85, Snook, TX 77878

William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (915) 442-3038 or (915) 442-3141 (Home)

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DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (979) 412-1267 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net

DISTRICT H 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

•ANLEY 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

OB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 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

How About You? Life insurance is one of those things you buy, or someone buys for you, and then you forget about it for a while. In time, even the most wellplanned life insurance program can become outdated. Essentially, there are two things that can cause an individual or a family to outgrow its life insurance coverage: (1) A change in your family's status due to a marriage, birth or death and (2) inflation.

Sometimes, a marriage, death birth - or divorce - may effect the original beneficiary and settlement arrangements as outlined in the certificate. It's a good idea to check if the arrangements that you made five, ten, twenty - maybe even fifty years ago - are still valid, or will the insurance proceeds be going to the wrong people - or paid out in a way that makes little sense.

With regard to inflation, prices on everything are subject to increase from final expenses, mortgage redemptions, children's education, retirement income - the list goes on and on. If you purchased life insurance to provide for any of these expenses, it would be a good idea to check and see if your certificate adequately addresses these needs.

Young men and women - especially - should seize the moment and

"Life insurance is one of those things you buy, or someone buys for you, and then you forget about it for a while."

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DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Cell Phone: (979) 541-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 668-4670 Cell Phone: (361) 548-5702

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC (254)773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-0807 E-Mail: melaniez@vvm.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, 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, 2400 LAZY HOLLOW, APT. 248D, HOUSTON, TX 77063 - (713) 974-3946 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037

examine their future needs. They'll find that they can get more protection for their money now than if they buy in later years. Moreover, they're almost certainly insurable now - a situation that could change later.

Older members, too, may want to talk with their local lodge sales representatives and the insurance plans that are available to them.

For more information, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the Home Office at (800) 727-7578 and they can put you in touch with someone in your area.

SSA Building Groundbreaking This Thursday Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Social Security Administration building to be constructed on SPJST property across from the SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple will be this Thursday, August 15 at 3 p.m. and the public is invited.

The project is structured so that the city will build and maintain the building for15 years, during which time the rent paid on the facility will cover the debts associated with its construction.

The city will lease the land from SPJST for $1 a year. At the end of the 15-year lease, possession and clear ownership of the building will go to the SPJST.

-SPJST-

Family Fun and

Imuortant SPJST Dates August 14 August 15

Lodge 32, Victoria Summer Social Groundbreaking ceremonies for Social Security Adminstration building (SPJST Home Office Site), 3 p.m.

Princess Ball at Lodge 84, Dallas SPJST Travel Group Trip to Bossier City

August 17 August 25-26 Aug. 31-Sept. 1 Westfest Lodge 6, Cottonwood Building Centennial Celebration September 8

September 13-14 District 6 Cookoff and Family Fair at Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje September 21 Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92, Fort Worth September 22 District Six Fall Meeting hosted by Lodge 148, El Maton September 22 Lodge 84, Dallas Czechfest September 27-28 Barbecue Cookoff at Lodge 29, Taylor Czech Heritage Month in Texas October Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 24, Cyclone October 5 October 12-13 SPJST State Golf Tournament District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville November 3 November 8-9 Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Cookoff/Countywide Sale -SPJST-

Wednesday, August 14, 2002—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The SPJST Monthly Insurance leport Through July 31, 2002 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

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Apps.

Written

Issued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

9 37 31 18 55 26 11 3

$ 60,000.00

$ 455,000.00

707,000.00 377,000.00 420,400.00 1,051,000.00 1,068,480.00 646,999.00 30,000.00

827,000.00 1,006,000.00 160,000.00 577,000.00 402,480.00 433,999.00 30,000.00

190

$4,360,879.00

$3,891,479.00

Totals:

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 $10,000 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 $10,000 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 — including premiums — or other financial products, please contact your local lodge sales representative or the SPJST Home Office at (8o0) 727-7578.

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED

Dist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

Apps.

Written

139 320 261 98 221 186 101 17

$ 4,107,812.00

$ 2,852,000.00

7,305,500.00 6,654,422.00 2,129,241.00 4,164,500.00 6,939,480.00 3,821,999.00 332,000.00

5,214,500.00 4,929,422.00 1,553,841.00 2,803,500.00 5,056,480.00 2,513,999.00 282,000.00

1,343

$35,454,954.00

$25,205,742.00

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

—SPJST-

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

SPJST State Golf Tournament scheduled for October 12-13 The SPJST will be sponsoring its first-ever State Golf Tournament. The tournament is scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2002 which is the Saturday and Sunday of Columbus Day weekend.

While we know this is still a long way off, plans are already in the making.

The tournament is for SPJST members, family and friends. The scoring will be individual play and flighted based on your handicap. We are planning for three divisions. Youth Division (Ages 16-18); Ladies Division; and a Men's Division. The number of entries will determine the number of flights in each Division. The deadline for entering the tournament is September 20, 2002 or after the first 120 entries have been received whichever comes first.

Since this is our first tournament we do not have an established handicap for anyone. So in order to properly flight every one. Players will need to do one of the following two things: 1. Submit a photocopy of their home club handicap card or PGA card.

2. Submit two scorecards from two different rounds, attested by the course pro or assistant pro. The scorecards must be from rounds played no more than two months prior to submitting your entry form.

Tournament registration will be on Friday, October 11, 2002 at the SPJST

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Home Office which is located at 520 North Main in Temple, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Late registration will be at the golf course on Saturday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Saturday's evening meal will be held at Mungia's Bar-B-Que in Heidenheimer, Texas beginning at 6 p.m. The golfers meal is included in their entry fee. Additional meals can be purchased for $8 each.

After the tournament, we will be keeping a log of the scores and next years handicap will be based on the scores you shot in this tournament. We will keep these scores for five years and average them together each year to come up with your next year's handicap.

Players can sign-up individually or as a foursome. However, if signing up as a foursome, at least one member of the foursome must be a SPJST Life Insurance member. Cost of the two-day tournament is $72.50 per golfer.

If this is something you might be interested in, please send us your name, address and telephone number. or you can contact me, Tammy, or Daryl on our WATs -line (800) 7277578, and we will get an entry form in the mail to you.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator

—SPJST-

Rates Subject to Change Without Notice Mortgages 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 6.125% for 1 to 15 years 6.500% for 16 to 20 years 6.625% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/ Property 7.250% for I to 30 years

Commercial Property 7.500% for 10 years 7.750% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life 7.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 4.500%

Roth IRA 6.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000%

Annuity II 6.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.000% Certificates issued 4-1-93 and after

Annuity I 5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.000% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93 * Rates effective 8-1-2002

Post your important lodge and district dates for 2003 on the SPJST Calendar Please be sure and let us know if your lodge would like to list its important dates for 2003 on the official SPJST calendar. It costs you nothing and can be a , great reminder for lodge members.

What qualifies as an "important date?" In that regard, think in terms of your big annual events such as picnics, member appreciation dinners, heritage day observances and

Attention

regional events in which your lodge participates.

Please 'get together with your lodge members at your next lodge meeting and determine which dates you want to include on next year's SPJST calendar. The deadline for submitting your lodge — and district — calendar information to the Vestnik office is September 30.

—SPJST-

SPJST Veterans

Veterans' Day is still few weeks away — November 11, to be exact. That gives us some time to put the word out on a special Veteran's Day tribute issue that will be dated October 30. Please read the text block below for details.

A tremendous number of SPJST members have served in the defense of the United States of America.

Knowing that, it would be a daunting task to try to recognize each and every one of them by name, Rather, I would like to be able to work with some of you who are willing to share your stories of what life was like during your years in the, service.

It doesn't have to be a tale of war.

For instance, it could be a story of who planted and harvested the crops when you couldn't be there. Or, it could be a story about the special people you got to know as a result of your military involvement. And certainly, if you are willing to share with

us your insights as they relate to war or some aspect of military service, we'd like to hear from you, too. In the event that you are a spouse or sibling of a veteran and you have a service-connected tale to share, you are also welcome to contribute to this project.

If you're an SPJST member and a veteran and would like to be a part of this historical project, please contact me at (800) 727-7578 or via the Internet at vanicek@spjst.com . I hope to hear from you soon.

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, Editor and Director of Communications —SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 14, 2002

SPJST records 1343 applications written through July in Vision 2002 program Through the end of July, the SPJSt had received 1343 applicatons for insurance and annuity certificates.

The goal of the Vision 2002 membership drive is to write at least 2,100 applications in 2002.

In conjunction with the SPJST's Vision 2002 program, local lodges have been assigned application quotas for the year. The lodge quota has been based largely on past performance and perceived potential.

The fourth column, "Youth Club Quota," applies to those lodges with youth clubs and reflects applications written for members between the ages of 0 and 17. "Youth Club" totals are applied toward the lodge's total quota.

The sixth column, "Lodge Incentive Count," reflects the number of new certificates issued for the Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program through July 31, 2002.

—SPJST-

DISTRICT ONE Lodge No. Lodge Name 1 9 13 17 21 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 179 186 188 189 201

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Fayetteville Snook Dime Box New Tabor Engle Kovar Bryan Ellinger Gonzales Schulenburg Wheelock LaGrange Sealy Brenham Warrenton Caldwell Centerville Bryan-College Station Nelsonville-Bleiblerville New Youth Club

10 25 15 25 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

Youth Club Application Current 23 6 12 *

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Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count 1 30 8 26 1 3 5 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 2 48 0 9 1

0 28 12 25 1 3 7 2 0 2 0 0 5 0 2 47 0 11 1

10

DISTRICT TWO Lodge No. Lodge Name 15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 171 174 177 182 187 200 *221

Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Crockett Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Lockhart Rockdale Academy Marlin Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Harker Heights New Youth Club

Vision 2002 Application Quota 10 35 20 35 75 50 10 10 50 25 10 10 10 10 25 10 25 10 10

Youth Club Application Current *

7 33 6 26 *

19 16 * * *

17 1 12

11 15 1 62 37 56 3 2 31 34 1 10 0 0 30 2 9 16 2

9 13 1 56 35 51 2 1 32 34 1 11 0 0 29 1 9 15 2

DISTRICT THREE Lodge No. Lodge Name 5 6 25 35 54 66 82 84 92 101 130 135 154 167 178 180 183 195 204 205 206 *210

Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Ennis Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Penelope Longview Burleson Arlington Cleburne Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield

25 60 25 10 25 55 10 25 35 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10

Youth Club Application Current *

20 7 *

10 *

5 10 * * *

21 * *

Palestine Athens Waxahachie Corsicana New Youth Club

Lodge No. Lodge Name 49 73 76 157 160 '207 *209 215 *219 *222 *229 *230 '233

Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood South Plains El Paso Vernon Abilene Midland Lubbock New Youth Club

12 39 21 7 26 32 0 20 33 0 8 4 29 0 2 0 17 1 1 8 3 0

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10

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Application Current

40 10 10 10 50 10 10 25 10 10 10 10 10

6 10

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Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count 26 7 4 0 30 2 0 17 1 3 1 9 0

31 6 6 1 28 1 0 17 0 4 1 5 0

DISTRICT FIVE Lodge No. Lodge Name 65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 *225 *227 *228 *232

Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Silsbee Onalaska Cleveland Mid-Houston New Youth Club

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Application Current

10 15 140 10 10 15 10 10 0 30 10 10 15 35 10 10 10 10

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13

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Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count 2 14 90 3 13 10 1 0 17 4 1 18 23 0 13 11 1

2 9 91 2 14 9 1 1 0 16 3 0 17 24 0 12 8 1

DISTRICT SIX Lodge No. Lodge Name 4 8 10 19 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 143 148 151 153 184 *223

Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Velehrad Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton LaSalle Moulton.

Palacios New Youth Club

Lodge Vision 2002 Applications Incentive Count Written Count 18 33 20 6 26 29 0 23 33 0 8 2 31 0 2 0 17 1 3 8 2 0

10 10 10 10

DISTRICT FOUR

Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count

10

Vision 2002 Application Quota

'211 *216 *224 '226

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Application Current

20 10 10 0 10 25 25 15 55 10 10 55 0 10 10 10 10 10 10

1

8 6 21

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Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count 8 10 0 0 20 20 13 69 0 6 16 0

8 9 1 0 0 17 19 11 61 0 6 15 0

10 8 3 2 0

10 9 3 2 0

10

DISTRICT SEVEN Lodge No. Lodge Name 26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 197 202 *212 '213 *214 *217 *218 *220

Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Taft Rio Hondo New Braunfels Rockport Jourdanton Boerne Fredericksburg Beeville Alice Laredo McAllen New Youth Club

Vision 2002 Application Quota

Youth Club Application Current

10 20 10 15 10 10 10 10 10 10 30 10 10 10 10 10 10

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Vision 2002 Lodge Applications Incentive Written Count Count 2 24 0 8 1 4 3 2 7 0 23 2 0 0 12 0 13

22 0 7 2 4 3 2 7 0 22 1 0 0 9 0 9

Wednesday, August 14, 2002—VESTNIK/5

SPJST records 1005 referrals through July in Vision 2002 program To help achieve the objectives of the Vision 2002 program, several incentives are being offered. Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows: • Recruit One Member - Name in Vestnik.

• Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik.

• Recruit Six Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $50 cash prizes.

• Recruit 10 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $100 cach prizes.

• Recruit 21 Members - Name and photo in Vestnik, eligible for drawing for 10 (ten) $150 cash prizes; photo in local newspaper; photo on SPJST wall "Roll of Honor."

• Overall Top Recruiter - Trip for two to Bossier City, Louisisana (will accompany winning Lodge Officers on trip.) Special recognition at the 2003 SPJST Awards Banquet (receives mileage to and from banquet.)

Special Note: The SPJST Home Office will include only valid sales leads in the member incentive program.

The following listing identifies members who have made referrals during the Vision 2002 Membership Drive.

Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

O Ashton Martignoi 1 Debbie Yates O 1 O Floyd Ray Gee 1 0 Fred Jenkins 1 0 John E. Zimmerhanzel 2 Karen Franklin O 1 0 Linda Fay Harvey 2 0 Linda Jenkins 1 0 Marilyn Ulicnik 1 0 Michael Stephens 1 0 Milton Baasen, Sr. 1 0 Nicholas Nunez 1 Parker Johnson 1 0 0 Rita Jo Guerra 1 0 Robin Fresch 1 Shannon O'Brien 1 0 0 Storm Coffman 1 Sue Lafitte 1 0 Susan Shofner 54 0 1 Tim Carrasco 0 1 W.L. Snyder 0 1 William Anderle 0 1 Cynthia Retzlaff 0 5 Bennie Orsak 4 1 Marissa Sustaita 4 2 Brittany Angelo 6 5 Brooke Craig 6 Lakn Dieterich 1 6 5 Traci Dobecka 6 2 Whitney Dobecka 6 10 Bradley Shelfer 9 7 Hannah Kovar 9 19 Josef Orsak 9 10 Zachary Shelfer 9 4 Josef Sebesta 9 Alahhah Villanueva 1 13 Amanda Villanueva 2 13 Emma Ovcarik 3 13 1 Joyce Ford 13 1 Chandler Malazzo 17 7 Kyle Skrabanek 17 1 Shelby Norman 17 1 Colby Haveman 17 3 18 Michelle Flores 3 Mikhaila Nelson 18 1 Sandra Freitag 18 2 Aaron Rucker 24 1 24 Amanda West 24 Andy Baker 1 5 24 Barbara Macek

Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

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Christine Zich Jodie Dearman Joyce Tesar Pauline Brownlee Randy Tatarevich Sammie Hales Sue Arnold Barbara Farek Gayle Fuller Diane Korus Lian Pruski Travis Purchis Pearl Zievert Raymond Zievert, Jr. Raymond Zievert, Sr. Andrew Zielonka Appa Hargiss Kaleigh Bell Kassie Bell Paris Milan Samantha Lyon Stephen Brown Sydney Milan Kyler Dunlap Maggie Lyon Shelby Hirt Steve Kivch Courtney Wagner Doni Powell Helen Bland Jordan Lyon Kathy Fritz Kyle Hattenbach

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Linda Johnson Louis Driska Morgan Renick Summer Campbell Stephen Bragg Mildred Foster Toye Stanaland James Teakell Landra Teakell Lucille Streetman Michele Mendez Tana Guess Casey Brinkman Chelsey Brinkman David Mendez Damion Hernandez Charleen Adair Donna Oliver Catherine Manchack Karl Pflughaupt Corinne Mauldin Gene McBride Holly Ferguson Matt Ferguson Trish Mathis Bettie House Melba Novosad Travis Barta Audree Williams Kenzie Angeley Reed Williams Alma Garcia —SPJST-

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In order to be considered for a mortgage loan with the SPJST, you or your spouse must be a member of the society. Likewise, each immediate qualifying family is subject to a maximum financing limitation of $250,000. For more information, including current interest rates, terms and conditions of SPJST's underwriting guidelines and details on how to apply for an SPJST mortgage loan, please call the Home Office at (800) 727-7578 and ask to speak with Ann Paruzinski in the Mortgage Lending Department.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, August 14, 2002

Around the State

fri.J.7„y aku.1 Saturday a September 13, 14, 2002 SPJST Hall • Ei Campo, Texas (Highway 59, Hillje) Come out and see the spectacular pits and taste the prize-winning barbecue!

-.1001tilT Categories • Beef. • Whole Chicken • Pork Ribs • Beef Fajitas • Pinto Beans $40 reserves space $15 fee per food entry (five possible) Enjoy a day of family fun with Concession - Open food, drinks • Prize Drawing • Ring Toss • Wheel of Fortune Arts and Crafts

DJ music Friday night from 8 p.m. to 12 am.

Family activities begin at 10 am, Saturday

Lodge

Letters Section Lodge 6, Cottonwood readying for building centennial Hi! Just a note to let everyone know that Lodge 6, Cottonwood, will have its 100th anniversary of its building at the lodge on September 8, 2002.

We look forward to members and friends joining us on this day.

Barbecue Cookoff proceeds benefit SPJST Scholarship Fund For information, call Debbie (979) 543-3179; or Tria (979) 543-3044.

For booth rental, please call Karen Kaspar (979) 543-2532.

—SPJST-

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Travel Group headed for Bossier City A ugust 24 - 25 SPJST

It's Bossier City time. We're going to Bossier to get the money we left on our last trip. The trip will be on Saturday and Sunday, August 24 and 25, 2002. The bus will leave the Home Office parking lot at 7 a.m., Saturday morning and lave for return home at 4 p.m., Sunday afternoon.

The trip is $39.95 per person, double occupancy at the Isle of Capri Inn. This is where we have stayed on our trips. When you make your reservations, please specify room type — smoking or handicapped. Make all checks payable to "Texas Stagecoach." The deadline date is August 5, 2002. We will have to book the bus at 50 people before we can go.

SPJST members and non-SPJST members are welcome. Bring friends and relatives and let them know how much fun we have and we will make them SPJST members.

I have had requests that we include the horse races on this trip, but not knowing how many would be interested in going, I could not get the tickets. We will go to the horse races on Saturday with gate time at 1:45 p.m. Children may attend if accompanied by an adult.

When you make your reservations, let me know if you want the horse races and I will get the tickets ahead of time or at the gate as we arrive.

If you have traveled with the Travel Group before, you know how much fun we have. And, if you haven't, now is the . time to go. This will be our last trip to Bossier City this year, 2002. We will go again the year of 2003.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Souvenir Booklet

A souvenir booklet depicting the legacy of the lodge building throughout the years will be printed. This booklet should be a keepsake for generations to come.

The deadline for submitting your ad is August 15. Ad copy and payment are payable to SPJST Lodge 6 and should be submitted to your solicitor or to: Mary Karlik Ad Copy Coordinator (254) 826-3053 708 T.M. West Parkway West, Texas 76691 For ad copy questions and arrangement contact: Melanie A. Peterson, Typesetter (254) 829-0077 1833 W. White Oak Road West, Texas 76691 The ad selections are as follows:

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

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

Black-and-White Page Full Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page

$75 $50 $40 $35 $25 Color Page

Full Page 1/2 Page 1/3 Page 1/4 Page 1/8 Page

$150 $75 $60 $40

Name/Message runs $2 per line. Any business, church, doctor, pharmacist or individual may place an ad in this booklet. It is open to all people that may want to put something in this booklet that will be around for years to come.

You may also contact any officer of the lodge for an ad application.

The plans are to have a come-and go type celebration, with registrations starting around 1 p.m. There will be plenty of finger foods, along with fellowship, games, and perhaps a clear dance floor if anyone wishes to dance.

Be sure and mark your calendars for this date, September 8 (my birthday), and come out to be with us Cottonwood folks. See ya'll there!

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

Funny Business As you know, the stock market has not been in the greatest shape lately.

Because of current economic conditions, many companies are contemplating mergers and acquisitions. Here are a few to keep an eye on: 1. Fairchild Electronics and Honeywell Computers. The new company will be called Fairwell Honeychild.

2. Polygram Records, Warner Brothers, and Keebler. The new company wi be called Poly Warner Cracker.

3. W.R. Grace Co., Fuller Brush Co., Mary Kay Cosmetics, and Hale Business Systems. The new company will be called Hale, Mary, Fuller, Grace.

4. 3M and Goodyear. The new company will be called MMM Good.

5. Honeywell, Imasco, and Home Oil. The new company will be called Honey, Im Home.

6. Denison Mines, Alliance, and Metal Mining. The new company will be called Mine All Mine.

7 Zippo Manufacturing, Audi, Dofasco, and Dakota Mining. The new company will be called Zip Audi Do Da. 8. Motorola and Enron. The new company will be called MORON. — Submitted by Roy Haag, Lodge 185, New Braunfels

—SPJST-

RD EASTER Roger Dane Easter, II is a member of Lodge 66, Waco and a graduate of LaVega High School. m He is the son of Roger D. and Cindy D. Easter, the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dennis, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Marion Boatman, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Easter.

RD plans to attend MCC and study business administration.

—SPJST-

CATHERINE AMANDA FARAIZL Mandy is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas and a graduate of Garllland High School. She is the daughter of Carole and Ray Faraizl, Sr., and the granddaughter of Carolyn Nemec, and Ed Faraizl.

Using her many years of paricipation in gymnastics, Mandy plans to pursue a career in the physical therapy field.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, August 14, 2002—VESTNIK/7

Lodge 15, Buckholts reports on June meeting, Czech visit We had a great meeting in June followed by a social with a choice of refreshments—watermelon or ice cream, or both. We were especially glad to have Louise Sakewitz back with us after the surgery that restored her health. However, there can never be a time without a cloud on the horizon, for we learned Viola Sefcik was having hip surgery. Viola can always be counted on when help is needed, making her a member we truly appreciate.

It was with deep regret that we accepted the resignation of Alana Gruenke as our sales representative. She has served us well, but she, as a single mother, needed full time employment.

The position is now open, and we need to fill it soon.

Trip to the Czech Republic I am late filing this June report because I have been on a trip to the Czech Republic. I was accompanied by my daughter, Mary Irene and her 16 year old son, Thomas Weatherford.

We visited friends not only in Prague, but in Listany near Louny, Micovice near Krumlov and Obary near Probrou. Louny is in a region of extinct volcanoes which accounts for the rich soil found there—perfect for raising hops, while Krumlov is the site of the Rosenberg Castle with the five-petal rose in its crest. Pribrou is the site of uranium mines where the Russians get the uranium for their atomic bombs It was their only source, and they left it completely exhausted. More importantly, it is also where Svata Hora Holy Mountain, a pilgrimage place of unusual construction and beauty is located. It is the mecca of all Catholics. I, a non-Catholic, have been on a pilgrimage not only to Svata

Hora, but to Svaty Hostyn and Rocov.

I have friends there who thought my salvation depended on visiting these holy places.

In Prague, I made a point to visit Josef and Irena Vybiral who visited relatives and me in this area last year.

They are a most gracious couple.

Although we were on a hectic schedule, we enjoyed the trip immensely. How could you not when everyone was so hospitable and gracious treating us like royalty! I was especially proud of Thomas that he adapted so well. He even picked up on the language and learned to respond appropriately in Czech. He even learned his way around Prague which I haven't mastered, and this was my fifth time around. More surprisingly, he drank hot tea like a native.

If there was one thing I missed, it was ice. I really missed my iced tea. I found their soft drinks revolting because they were just a tad over lukewarm. None of our hosts had ice in their refrigerators.

Since my last visit, I saw great improvements in the way people dressed. It used to be that people there dressed like 15 years ago, but now, everyone dressed like people here—maybe better because I didn't see even one woman in a double-knit pant suit while young women and teens wore blue jeans.

There's No Place Like Home The weather there was ideal — like the whole country was air-conditioned. Nevertheless, I made the transition from cool to hot rather quickly for no matter how hot and ugly, this place is home, and I love it.

Fraternally yours, Hilda Kuzel Burtis —SPJSTGet

Lodge 29, Taylor Second Annual Barbecue Cookoff September 27-28

Lodge 40, El Campo-Hilije reports on July meeting

Dear Members and Friends, Plans are for having our second annual barbecue cookoff September 27 - 28. A silent auction is also planned for Saturday, September 28.

A free dance will be held on Friday, September 27 downstairs with music

by Czech Melody Masters.

We have our senior dominoes gettogether every first Wednesday of the month. We always welcome new friends to come and have a good time.

It starts at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Markert, Reporter —SPJST-

El Campo-Hilije SPJST Lodge 40 held its monthly meeting July 14, 2002 at the Lodge Hall in Hilije.

President Debbie Sczech called the meeting to order at 2:10 p.m. She welcomed members and guest. Member Edith Molberg lead the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased members. Minutes from the June meeting are corrected to read a thank you card was read from Laura Cox also Sheldon Holub will submit the bingo report to the secretary.

J.C. Kocurek made a motion to accept the minutes and seconded by Lorraine Kana. Motion carried.

Secretary Tria Svatek read correspondence. Lorraine Kana gave the treasurer's report. Debbie Sczech gave the report for the Barbecue Cookoff.

Youth Leader Ardis Bacak is in Hallettsville with the Youth Club.

Josephine Bacak did not have a bar report. Cemetery Committee Vlasta Bartos had no report.

Tria Svatek gave the hall rental report. One rental is scheduled for April 2003.

Resolution Committee Sheldon Holub and Janet Marek reported information of three resolutions sent to the Vestnik for deceased members Margaret Steffek, Albert Vackar, and Angelina Lehnert.

Lodge 32, Victoria summer social August 14 Our summer social is scheduled for August 14. Cards are to be mailed to members. We hope you will respond and attend. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and the trimmings are planned. Members are encouraged to bring a side dish. We plan to begin at 6 p.m. and eat at 6:30. Also bring your cards, dominoes, and other games for entertainment. A silent auction is planned and if you wish to donate an item, please bring it to the social. We hope to see you there.

Fraternally, Lois Elles Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

Involved. Make a Positive Difference!

Sales Report James Bacak reported he sold two certificates for June and two for July, and Bradley sold one certificate.

Sheldon Holub sold five for June, and he was recognized tops in sales for June in District Six.

MORE 2002 GRADUATES

CHRISTOPHER ADAM FARAIZL Adam is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas and a graduate of the University of Victoria in Victoria, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with a degree in Humanities. He is the son of Carole and Ray Faraizl, Sr., and the grandson of Carolyn Nemec, and Ed Faraizl.

Adam is currently pursuing a career as a DJ in cities throughout Canada (and sometimes Dallas), but hopes to use his Japanese language studies to teach the English language in Japan.

—SPJST-

JUSTIN BLAKE HEGAR Justin is a member of Lodge 29, Taylor and a graduate of Taylor High School. He is the son of Cheryl Hegar and Justin Hegar, and the grandson of Charlie and Irene Bucanek, and Bob and Val Hegar.

Justin plans to attend Austin Community College.

—SPJST—,

RYAN GERALD GREGER Ryan is a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone and a graduate of Rosebud-Lott High School. He is the son of Richard and Rhonda Greger, and the grandson of Gerald and Betty Hoelscher, and Jo Greger.

Ryan's future plan is to attend Temple College.

—SPJST-

JAROD WARREN OLDS Jarod is a member of Lodge 84, Dallas and a graduate of Bryan Adams High School. He is the son of Mark and Lyn Olds, and the grandson of Jerome and Rosemary Zabojnik.

Jarod plans to study political science/economics and work in Washington, D.C. as a political advisor.

—SPJST-

8✓ViSTN1K—Wednesday, August 14, 2002 Fraternal Activities Coordinator had no report. Sheldon Holub gave the bingo report. He reported the second quarter averaged 168 people each game night.

At this time, President Sczech discussed smoking in the office. All agreed, the smokers will be responsible for cleaning the ashtray.

Lorraine motioned for the secretary to use her discretion when writing the minutes for publication in the Vestnik and seconded by Dee Ann Bacak.

Motion carried. Sheldon Holub reported the following attended the bingo class in Victoria on June 25— Sheldon Holub, Robbie Gonzalez, Betty Sanders, Debbie Sczech, Tria Svatek, and Diane Seaman.

All bingo workers are now SPJST members.

Dorothy Mader made a motion to dispose of the old coffee pot ; seconded by Dee Floyd. Motion carried.

New Lodge 40 members are Augustine Beltran, Jr., Nicole Marie Laitkep, Christian Phillips, and L.C. Gossett. A motion was madenby Liz Marek and seconded by J.C. Kocurek to accept these members. Motion carried. There was no old business.

New Business Jerry Kahanek submitted a bid to paint restrooms and kitchen floors.

Edith Molberg made a motion to accept Mr. Kahanek's bid to paint the floor in the men's and women's restrooms and in the kitchen and seconded by James Bacak. Motion carried.

J.C. Kocurek made a motion to call Bubela's and ask if Lodge 40 owed anything for holding the tile and if so, the lodge will pay for it and seconded

by Edith Molberg. Motion carried.

John Luco and Dramilia Construction each submitted a bid for the roof.

James Bacek made a motion to patch the roof and seconded by Sheldon Holub. Motion carried.

Birthdays for July are Josie Knebel, Gladys Knebel, and Emil Bilek.

Gladys Knebel won the birthday cake which she shared. J.C. Kocurek won the attendance prize. The meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Tria Svatek —SPJST-

54, West reports on quarterly meeting Lodge

President Wilburn Willis called the meeting to order with 41 in attendance. After reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, we remained standing for a few moments of silence in memory of our departed Sisters Patricia Polansky who died on March 9, and Regina Bartosh who died on April 2.

Secretary Anne Emery read the minutes of the March 8 meeting and these were approved as read.

Financial Secretary gave her report which was also approved.

Membership status: new applicant, Preston Leuschner, youth, through Home Office; new adult applicants are Rachel Kocian, and David Kocian signed up by Janice Kaluza; Randy Niemeyer signed up by Wilburn

Willis; and Cynthia Nors signed up by Freddie Kaluza. Synthia Cockburn transferred to Lodge 54 from Lodge 66. We welcome all of these new members warmly and hope they take part in our lodge affairs.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Maxine Sefcik gave the following report which was approved as read.

Our lodge had several graduates this year. Jo Anna Pareya graduated from Texas A&M in May; Jana Vaculik graduated from MCC and will continue her studies at the University of Texas in Austin; Jacob Kaluza graduated from West High School; David Wright graduated from Spring High School; Stephanie Emery Sullins graduated From Texas A&M in May; and Jon Vaculik received an Advanced Placement Award. Congratulations to all of these and best of luck in their futures.

Treasurer Mary Lou Mynar gave her report which was approved as read.

Our Lifetime Achievers will be recognized at our September meeting.

State FAC Gladys Yates will be in attendance to make the award presentation.

President Willis adjourned the meeting. Monetary door prize winners were Josie Harper and Mary Lou Mynar. Dominoes were won by Marguerite Kasik, and a mug was won by Richard Hlavenka.

The following 50-year members were honored—Jana Hough, Joan Kasik, and Evelyn Pareya. Each was presented with a corsage, pins and flags. A delicious spaghetti dinner was served, and everyone enjoyed refreshments and fellowship.

Our next meeting will be held on September 6 at 7 p.m. We hope to have a large attendance so make every effort to attend.

Fraternally, Anne Emery Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

66, Waco reports on July meeting Lodge

The meeting was called to order by President George Pauling on July 28, 2002 at Linden Hall, Elm Mott. All officers were present. There were 30 members present at today's meeting.

The youth presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Motto.

Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased members, Libbie Parma, Thelma Sue Fikes, and Opal Smith.

Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the June 16 meeting and they were approved as read. She also read correspondence from Lodge 6, Cottonwood, an invitation to purchase an ad for their souvenir booklet. She also read correspondence from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) Gladys Yates about the upcoming Golf Tournament to be held in October.

Sister Dorothy Veselka read a very nice thank you note from Robert and Barbara Stanislav thanking members

Louie and Dorothy Veselka Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary Louie and Dorothy Veselka recently celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. They were married on August 9, 1952 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Bellmead.

Louie retired from Alamo Steel after 34 years and Dorothy retired there as well after 29 years.

They are both members of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco, Linden Hall in Elm Mott. They have one daughter, Diana Veselka Engelke and her husband, John J. Engelke. They have one grandson, Justin Engelke who is their pride and joy.

We wish you many more happy years to come, and we love you dearly.

Submitted by, Diana, John and Justin Engelke —SPJSTfor all they have done on behalf of her mother, Libbie Parma, who passed away a short time ago. Dorothy also read a list of names who gave memorials to the Libbie Parma Trust Fund in Libbie's honor. Tim and Mary Lou Urbanek, Stacie Rossler, Otis and Emma Ceska, Louie and Dorothy Veselka, George and Sue Pauling, Jodie and Dana McAdams, Rosemary Spence, Irene Mueller, Gene and Dorothy Gerlich, and Lanell Brem.

Chairman of the Board Milan Dujka reported that the Board met on July 28 at 1 p.m. and due to the absence of Secretary of the Board Bonnie Pruitt, had President Pauling make a report.

Vice President Mary Alice Langlotz gave the FAC report. She received a letter from State FAC Gladys Yates listing all the functions for July. She also read a list of 10 mistakes to avoid.

President Pauling also reported on the Flag Day function at the Supreme Lodge. One of our younger members Leaanne Dujka won a $50 Savings Bond for her contest entry. Congratulations, Leaanne.

Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Michael Galler reported that the committee met on July 28.

Today, they are having sandwiches brought by the members. For dessert, ice cream was served. For the August 18 meeting, members are asked to bring sandwiches. The committee will furnish the desserts. For the September 15 anniversary meeting, we will have fried chicken, baked beans, potato salad, tea, and cake. A discussion was also held on the menu for the October 27 District Three Fall Fun Day which will be held at Linden Hall. Roast beef with gravy, potatoes, green beans, and tea. Donuts, orange juice, coffee will be served in the morning. Members are asked to bring a dessert for the noon meal.

Chairman of the Cheer and Condolence Committee Emma Ceska reported that she sent a get well card to Rosemary Spence. She also sent a sympathy card to Robert and Barbara Stanislav on the death of her mother, Libbie Parma. Sister Emma reported that Louise Matus is at St. Catherine's

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Veselka and her husband Otto Matus is having some health problems also. Please keep them in your prayers. She also read a nice thank you note from Ben and Gladys Pustejovsky. Ben is still going to the doctors, but are hoping that they will be able to attend our monthly meetings real soon. Please keep them in your prayers also.

Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report. She also read a letter from Associate of the Superintendent Ben Sage of Connally Schools. The school opted not to exempt Linden Hall from paying property taxes because Connally needed the funds to function.

Sister Rosemary Spence said that all books relating to Linden Hall were audited, and all were found to be in perfect order.

Youth Club Report Youth Leader Debbie Galler reported that at today's meeting, there were 12 youth, and seven adults present.

She reported that several youth would be going to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on August 10. She also reported that there were between 115 and 120 youth and adults present at camp. The youth will participate in the Westfest parade. Today, the birthday cake was brought by Katie Weeks.

Youth first place door prize winner was Haley Harrington, and second place was Kevin Galler.

Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. Larry Matula wrote up an additional certificate on himself. She also read resolutions of sympathy on our deceased members, Libbie Parma, Opal Smith, and Thelma Sue Fikes. May they rest in peace.

President Pauling reported that there were 20 members of Lodge 66 present at YAD. State FAC Gladys Yates reported on functions going on at SPJST. She said that the barbecue sale at the Supreme Lodge turned out very well.

All monetary donations were donated to the Temple Fire Department. She stated that for the Golf Tournament, some great prizes will be awarded.

She reported on tax exemptions and annuity interest rates. She also report-

Wednesday, August 14, 2002---VESTNIIK/9 ed that the lodge is trying to purchase a traveling float and any lodge can use it.

She also reported on the Bossier Trip to Isle of Capri on August 24 and 25. She also asked members to make donations to the Education and Nature Center.

Members voted on purchasing an ad to the Cottonwood Souvenir booklet and also for an ad on the Golf Tournament.

Adult door prize winner was John Engelke. The 50-50 winner was also John Engelke. Members present celebrating July birthdays were Louie Veselka, Dana McAdams, Gladys Yates, and Rosemary Spence.

Next Meeting August 18 The next Board of Directors and Entertainment Committee meetings will be held on August 18 at 1 p.m. with the monthly lodge meeting beginning at 2:30 p.m.

The meeting adjourned at 4 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka., Reporter —SPJST-

92, Fort Worth plans Czech Heritage Day 33ptember 21 Lodge

Mark your calendars. Lodge 92, Fort Worth marks its 92nd annivesary on September 21, 2002 with its annual Czech Heritage Day observance.

Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Admission for the all-day event is $8.

Young people twelve and under are free with a paid adult. Dinner served will be served from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. Plates will be $6.50 for adults and $4 for children, ages 12 and under. The schedule of events are as follows: Noon to 1 p.m.

Accordion music 1 p.m.

Memory Makers Czech Choir 1:30 p.m.

Opening ceremony 2 to 6 p.m.

Music by Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 p.m.

Parade of Czech Costumes 7 to 11 p.m.

Music by the Texas Dutchmen The Youth Club will have the kitchen open from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. open 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Door prizes will be awarded.

National Hall is located at 3316 Roberts Cut-Off Road in Fort Worth, Texas. Their phone number is (817) 624-1361 —SPJST-

107, Floresville reports on July meeting Lodge

Lodge 107, Floresville held its monthly meeting on July 14, 2002 at 3:15 p.m. President Pruski called the meeting to order. Youth member Kristy Anderson led the Pledge of

Allegiance.

Roll call of officers found Youth Leader Pruski, Treasurer Korus, and Vice President Sears absent.

Sick call—none.

Minutes—the minutes of the June 9, 2002 meeting were read and approved.

Correspondence—none.

Treasurer's report—tabled to August 11, 2002 meeting.

Hall Manager report—none.

LAM report—no report.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator (FAC) report—upcoming events: Golf Tournament—October 12 - 13, 2002. FAC Bayer read a letter requesting sponsors for the golf tournament; upcoming trip to Bossier City, Louisiana on August 24 - 25, 2002, cost $39, leaves from Temple; Education and Nature Center has 501(c)(3) status.

Old business—none.

Youth Leader report—District Seven Youth Achievement Day will be in New Braunfels, Comal County Fairgrounds on June 30, 2002. District Seven Camp will be in Yorktown on July 27 - 30, 2002.

New business—none.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

The next meeting was scheduled for August 11 at 3 p.m.

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

Lodge 151, Wharton reports on June meeting

Hungerford KIT and offer to help with repairs or a sign.

Scholarship—a motion was made

by Charles Bucek to award a $400 scholarship to Ashley Hooper since she was the only senior who applied for a scholarship.

District Six State Field Rep Karen Kaspar presented Gerald Macha and Joe Priesler with their award plaques for 2001. She gave a report on the lodge standing for the incentive awards.

Birthday celebrants for the months of April, May, and June were recognized. Two members were present— Ora Lee Plengemeyer, and June Johnson. Ora Lee and June were presented with gifts purchased by the lodge from the Home Office.

Ray Pilgrim presented Ashley with a gift from the lodge and a scholarship to be used for the year of 2002-2003.

Congratulations, Ashley and good luck in your future studies.

of dominoes. Bring an item for the drawing and a dessert to be served with the dinner. Thanks to all you faithful members.

Birthday celebrants for the months of July, August, and September will be honored.

Members, Please Note .

Election of officers for the year 2003 will be held at the December meeting. Please volunteer to take an office. We need all of your support and participation to make the lodge succeed.

Fraternally, Rita Vanek FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

September Meeting

Lodge 179, Warrenton meets September 12

Members, you are invited to attend the lodge meeting, September 9, 2002.

A memorial service will be held for deceased members of the lodge. A chicken fried steak dinner will be served. A very short meeting will be held. Come out and enjoy an evening

It was decided that the August meeting will not be held due to a conflict. The next meeting will be on September 12, 2002 at 7 p.m.

Ora Lee Levien, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 151, Wharton Presents Scenes from June .Lv.€ dng State Field Representative Karen Kaspar presents Gerald Macha, left, and Joe Priesler with service awards.

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton met Monday, June 10, 2002 at Heinze BarB-Que. Members and guests enjoyed a catered meal for the social hour.

President Madeline Shimek called the meeting to order. Ray Pilgrim led the prayer for the deceased and ill members of the lodge.

President Shimek welcomed our guest, District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

Joining State Field !Representative Karen Kaspar, from left, are Sales Representatives Charles Bucek, oe Priesler, ?ay Pilgrim and Gerald lacha.

Reports Roll call of officers showed Pauline Kalina was absent due to illness.

Carolyn ucek, Treasurer—Carolyn read the minutes from the March meeting for Pauline Kalina and gave the treasurer's report.

Rita Vanek, Fraternal Activities Coordinator—Rita announced that Ashley Hooper applied for the lodge scholarship. Ashley is the daughter of Scott and Dense Hooper. The Hoopers are 100 percent SPJST members.

David Bucek, Second Vice President/President of the Cemetery Committee—David reported on the progress. of the committee and work that had been done to the cemeteries in District Six.

Old Business A donation to the Czech Heritage Benefit to be held June 30, 2002 in El Campo was discussed. A motion was made to give a $200 donation to food. and Joe Priesler were Charles ucek It to meet with the members of the

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Lodge 172, Pasadena welcomes new member Byron and Shannon Sefcik are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Katheryn Peyton, born January 8, 2002. She weighed sixpounds and six-ounces and measured 17 and-one-half inches. Her grandparents are Arnold and Emilie Sefcik of Texas City and Harold and Dauphne Wood of Seabrook.

Great-grandmothers are LaFaye Perkins of Lufkin Stasie Sefcik of Bryan, Texas. Katheryn, like her father, is a member of SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena, Texas.

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Katheryn Peyton Sefcik

Lodge 196, Houston-West reports on July meeting Lodge 196, Houston-West (Cypress) met on July 28, 2002. President Marvin Schulz opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the roll call of officers. Not present was Youth Leader Robert Castillo.

The minutes were read and approved.

We held a moment of silence for our departed members, Melba C. Gaydosik and Ernest I. Peterek, Jr. The treasurer's report was also read and approved.

The Golf Tournament fund raiser for the Ronald McDonald House in Temple is on October 12 and 13. Cliff noted the benefits of money raised with an activity such as this.

Nineteen new members were voted in to Lodge 196.

Cliff Netterville continues to work on the advertisement issue for our

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In Memoriam

Reunions August 24 Descendants of Paul Sury and Anna Chinota Sury and descendants of Paul Sury and Rozina Poncik Suryat the DERA Hall at the DuPont Chemical Co. Plant in LaPorte, Texas. For additional information, please contact Ken Holmes, 5 Marlin Lane, Baytown, Texas 77520; or (281) 428-1014; or kmholme@evl.net .

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Lodge. He is working with two mailout companies for quotes which he expects to have for the next meeting.

Karl Pflughaupt mentioned that advertising in area subdivision newspapers might be productive.

Thirtieth Anniversary Evelyn Mikeska spoke about the 30th year anniversary of the lodge coming soon. Karl and Cliff agreed to work on some type of anniversary celebration. More discussion will be needed on this.

Hero pins were presented to all volunteers present—Marvin Schulz, Alma Schulz, Evelyn Mikeska, Clifton Netterville, and Zdenek Nedbalek. Our gratitude was expressed.

Larry Pflughaupt gave the director's report. He stated that District Five may make their 2100 quota. He spoke of the SPJST investments and noted that the SPJST is doing more investment in government bonds. He also noted how well the real estate loans are doing. The by-law changes are still being worked on. New, different kinds of policies were also described by Larry. Top sales representatives will be going to Bossier City in December or January.

September 15 will be Family Day and a District Five Fall meeting at Skrabanek Park. October 5 will be the Heights Festival. Larry also told us about the new "traveling SPJST float" that all lodges will be able to use beginning next year.

Congratulations to Karl on his birthday, and Evelyn on her 80th!

Congratulations also to Marvin and Alma Schulz on their 48th anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Nedbalek on their 45th, and Peggy and Mike Kidwiler on their 27th!

The next meeting will be August 25th at 2 pm. Everyone is asked to bring a dish.

Submitted by, Peggy Kidwiler

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Senior Life Option

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

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

premiums, plus 20 percent. After three years, both Senior Life plans provide exactly the same benefit.

No doctor's examination is necessary and the coverage cannot be canceled, so long as premiums are paid. Moreover, the Senior Life plan has a guaranteed cash value and a certificate loan benefit.

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

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Memory of Lydia Kartous In

Lydia Kartous was born October 8, 1912, and she passed away Sunday, July 28, 2002 in Dallas.

She was preceded in death by her husband, R.L. "Doc" Kartous; parents, Agnes and John Hemzal; and brother, Jerry Hemzal.

She was a member of the Gaston Oaks Baptist Church; a member of the "Naomi" Sunday School Class for many years; a member of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas, Sokol and the Circle of Czech Women.

She leaves behind her only child, daughter, Jeanne Hall; son in-law, Robert Hall; grandsons, Donald Gene Potter and wife, Tina and Michael Don Myers of Overland Park, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Samantha Kay, Lynsey Michelle, Megan Jean Potter and Jackson Christopher Myers; nieces, Jo Lynn Henderson, Kay Burns, Dan'l Simpson, and Tommie Clark of Canton; other relatives; and many friends.

Visitation was Tuesday, July 30, 2002 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 31 at 10 a.m. in the Grove Hill Chapel of Serenity, Dallas, Texas.

Burial followed.

Jeanne K. Hall, daughter —SPJST-

Memory of Dennis Stavinoha

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Funeral Mass for Dennis Leon Stavinoha, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, of Needville was celebrated at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville with interment following at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg. Father James Ramsey was celebrant.

Visitation began at 4 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a Rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 30 at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville.

Serving as pallbearers were Rodney Sury, Craig Sury, Royce Gaubatz, Stephen Stransky, Phil Grandjean, Jeff Barfield, Mark Hartfiel, and Matthew Hartfiel.

Dennis was born April 13, 1938 in Fort Bend County, Texas. He was one of four children born to Lad and Frances Stavinoha. He joined and served six years in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council 7067.

He was a member of the Texas Cattleman's and Texas Angus Associations, a life member of the Fort Bend County Fair and Needville Blue Jay Booster Club. Dennis managed Ladd's Zero Market in Needville and was active in the cattle industry.

Dennis passed away Sunday, July 28 at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in Houston.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Sidney Joe Stavinoha.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Dorothy Stransky Stavinoha; children, Shari Stavinoha, Dean Stavinoha and his wife, Stacey, Steven Stavinoha and his wife, Stefanie; grandchldren, Laramie and Nicholas Stavinoha; sisters, Ladelle Duyka and her husband, Jody and Sandra Hartfiel and her husband, Jerrel.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church Building Fund; or St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, 6900 Fannin, Suite 440, Houston, Texas, 77030 with a notation in memory of Dennis Stavinoha.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-GreenlawnFuneral Home, Needville, Texas.

Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie Mae Kuykendall

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Expression of Sympathy The officers, and members of El Campo-Hillje SPJST Lodge 40, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of EVELYN WHEARLEY. Evelyn Marie Whearley, 82, of El Campo died Tuesday, July 30, 2002.

Seh was born July 17, 1920 in Liberty to the late John and Annie Kocurek Zaruba. Mrs. Whearley was a homemaker and member of SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje.

Mrs. Whearley was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Goree Watson Whearley; son, Henry Whearley; daughter, Esther Marie Baldwin; grandson, Donnie Baldwin, Jr.; sisters, Jermillea Steinocher and Annie Randolph; and brothers, Joe, Anton, and Jerry Zaruba.

Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Mayer of Waco and Barbara Fulmer of Waco; sons, Johnny Whearley of Dallas, Ernest Whearley of Waco, and Goree Watson Whearley, Jr. of Waco; sisters, Theareas Morrison of Austin and Millie Morrison of Olivia; brothers, I.G. Zaruba of Tres Palacios, Alvin Zaruba of Sabine Pass and Isdore Zaruba of El Campo; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A wake service was held on Thursday, August 1 at 7 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home. Funeral services were on Friday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at Triska Funeral Home with the Reverend Thu Nguyen officiating. Interment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park under the direction of Triska Funeral Home. Visitation was Thursday, August 1 at 10 a.m. Pallbearers were Robert Fulmer, Paul Henry Densman and Matthew Bahnsen.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Sheldon Holub Janet Marek —SPJST-

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Youth Letters Section District One Youth Counselor presents YAD results District One Youth Achievement Day washeld on Sunday, July 21, 2002 at Lodge 186, Caldwell. The results of the day's competition follow.

Submitted by, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJSTROYALTY KING/DUKE 1st - Dale Korth, 13 William Jatzlau, 13 1st Runner-up - Jeffrey Pinkard, 13 Kameron Schumann, 13 QUEEN/DUCHESS 1st - Crystal Wotipka, 17 Brittanie Gaas, 17 1st Runner-up Magan Zimmerhanzel, 13 Kacey Shows, 13 BESEDA Lodge 17, New Tabor - Lacy Jones, Kyle Skrabanek, Kathryn Skrabanek, Robby Havens, Kimberly Skrabanek, Mark Havens, Lindsey Jones, and Chandler Malazzo.

INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6 to 8 1st - Grace Dusek, 17 2nd - Brittanie Gaas, 17 3rd - Sarah Hejl, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Kristina Schumann,13 2nd - Shiloh Perry, 13 3rd - Jenna Jakubik, 9 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katherine Schumann, 13 2nd - Kyle Skrabanek, 17 3rd - Brande Roesler, 39

Let's hear what your members and youth clubs 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: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578

Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Alicia Ford, 13 2nd - Emily Jatzlau, 13 3rd - Lynde Roesler, 39 JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st - Lodge 9, Snook: Tiffany Burkhalter, Alison Green, Hailey Dever, Robert Lewis, Zachary Shelfer, Taylor Allen, Jodie Junek, Jared Junek, John Mayo, and Cody Dever.

2nd - Lodge 9, Snook SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st—Lodge 17, New Tabor: Nicholas Havemann, Kyle Skrabanek, Chandler Malazzo, Robby Havens, Mitchell Orozco, Mark Havens, and Lucas Schoppe.

2nd—Lodge 17, New Tabor CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Cullen Hairrell, 9 2nd - Sarah Hejl, 9 3rd - Grant Dusek, 17 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Ashley Zimmerhanzel, 13 2nd - Dylan Roesler, 39 3rd - John Mayo, 9 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Lacy Jones, 17 2nd - Brande Roesler, 39 3rd - Katherine Schumann, 13 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Alicia Ford, 13 2nd - Dwayne Macik, 9 3rd - Kimberly Gaas, 9 FOODS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Robert Lewis, 9 2nd - Tristen Janca, 186 3rd - Grant Dusek, 17 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Chandler Malazzo, 17 2nd - Shiloh Perry, 13 3rd - Hannah Kovar

Ages 12 to 14 1st - Dawn Rackel, 13 2nd - Jessica Schumann, 13 3rd - Daniel Pipkin, 186 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Travis Schoppe, 17 2nd - Crystal Wotipka, 17 3rd - Alicia Ford, 13 HANDICRAFTS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Cody Dever, 9 2nd - Zachary Shelfer, 9 3rd - Cullen Hairrell, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Bradley Shelfer, 9 2nd - Victoria Welch, 9 3rd - Colton Regmund, 39 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Kyle Skrabanek, 17 2nd - Jackie Paul, 17 3rd - Erin JatZlau, 13 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Mia Kovar, 9 2nd - Travis Schoppe, 17 3rd - Emily Jatzlau, 13 HOBBY KITS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Kameron Schumann, 13 2nd - James Teakell, 186 3rd - William Jatzlau, 13 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Bradley Sheller, 9 2nd - Kasey Shows, 13 3rd - Dylan Roesler, 39 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Lucas Schoppe, 17 2nd - Kyle Skrabanek, 17 3rd - Lindsey Jones, 17 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Magan Zimmerhanzel, 13 2nd - Kimberly Gaas, 9 3rd - Travis Schoppe, 17 NEEDLEWORK Ages 6 to 8 1st - Sarah Hejl, 9 2nd - William Jatzlau, 13 3rd - Zachary Shelfer, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Ashley Zimmerhanzel, 13 2nd - Jordan Hejl, 9 3rd - Bradley Shelfer, 9 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Erin Jatzlau, 13 2nd - Magen Houghton, 186 3rd - Lacy Jones, 17 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Emily Jatzlau, 13 2nd - Travis Schoppe, 17 3rd - Dwayne Macik, 9 PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 6 to 8 1st - Sarah Hejl, 9 2nd - Coy Cass, 17 3rd - Taylor Allen, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Colby Havemann, 17 2nd - Shiloh Perry, 13 3rd - Victoria Welch, 9 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Dale Korth, 13 2nd - Brande Roesler, 39 3rd - Curtis Ford, 13 15 to Senior 1st - Lynde Roesler, 39 2nd - Alicia Ford, 13

District One Royalty Court Pictured above, from left, are Duchess Brittanie Gaas (17), Queen Crystal Wotipka (17), King Dale Korth (13) and Duke William Jatzlau (13).

PICTORIAL ARTS Ages 6 to 8 1st - Zachery Janca, 186 2nd - Robert Lewis, 9 3rd - Sarah Hejl, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Dylan Roesler, 39

2nd - Anthony Gutierrez, 39 3rd - Kristina Skrabanek, 17 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Katherine Schumann, 13 2nd - Lindsey Jones, 17 3rd - Lucas Schoppe, 17 15 to Senior 1st - Dwayne Macik, 9 2nd - Kimberly Gaas, 9 3rd - Lynde Roesler, 39 SCIENCE/EDUCATION Ages 6 to 8 1st - Cody Dever, 9 2nd - Taylor Allen, 9 3rd - Cullen Hairrell, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Shelby Norman, 17 2nd - Ashley Zimmerhanzel, 13 3rd - Shiloh Perry, 13 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Brande Roesler, 39 2nd - Katherine Schumann, 13 3rd - Dale Korth, 13 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Magan Zimmerhanzel, 13 2nd - Lynde Roesler, 39 3rd - Travis Schoppe, 17 SEWING Ages 6 to 8 1st - Taylor Allen, 9 2nd - Allison Green, 9 3rd - Josef Orsak, 9 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Chandler Malazzo, 17 2nd - Shiloh Perry, 13 3rd - Kristina Skrabanek, 17 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Nicole Vajdak, 9 2nd - Kathryn Skrabanek, 17 3rd - Lacy Jones, 17 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Mia Kovar, 9 2nd - Kimberly Gaas, 9 3rd - Alicia Ford, 13 POSTER 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor 2nd - Lodge 39, Bryan SCRAPBOOK 1st - Lodge 17, New Tabor 2nd - Lodge 9, Snook (Editor's Note: Please see related photographs on pages 14 and 15.)

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Two Youth Counselor reports on YAD District

What a wonderful and exciting day for all those in attendance at the annual District Two Youth Achievement Day, which was held on Sunday, July 28, 2002. We thank the members and officers of Lodge 47, Seaton for their utmost warm welcome and hospitality for hosting this year's event.

It was so great to have 81 youth participating in a total of 315 entries.

How very proud I am of each of you.

You all made a fantastic performance.

Opening ceremonies began at 12:15 p.m. with District Two Flag Bearer Colby Michalewicz (47) and alternate Aaron Rucker (24) presenting the flags. Special guests President Howard Leshikar, State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and husband, David Nauert, District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and wife, Irma, Past

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District Two Director Willie Kohutek and wife, Adeline, Vestnik Editor Brian Vanicek and wife, Joan, and Museum Curator Dorothy Pechal were introduced. We thank each of you for taking the time to join our youth on their special day. Lodge 47 President Edwin Pechal welcomed the 200-plus attendees.

Our emcees for the day were former District Two Queens Lori Greger Hinkley (47) (1992-1993) and Melanie Koslovsky Regan (47) (19941995). How special to have these former queens to be a part of our day!

Thank you, ladies.

What a beautiful royalty court!

There were eleven queens, eight duchesses, three kings and three dukes. Each contestant delivered his or her speech so well. Contestants were: Queen: Dawn Capps (47), Crystal Bartek (47), Ashley Coots (24), Amber Rice (47), Tiffany Wallace (80), Lacy Cervenka (29), Janet Baca (47), Jeannie Beckendorf (182), Stephanie Reeves (29), Lisa Greger (47), and Erin Bielss (177).

Kings: Andy Baker (24), Kyle Penn (24), and J.R. Cooksey (24).

Duchesses: Elizabeth Hoelscher (47), Kandace Stone (47), Brittany Coots (24), Taylor Brinkley ( 47), Kendal Fuchs (47), Heather Hegar (29), Elizabeth Tischler (20), and Erin Brinkley (47).

Dukes: Sam Vanicek (24 ), Jonathan Benner (24), and Matthew Hoelscher (24) The judges praised each one. Congratulations to each of you. Representing District Two will be Queen Lacy Cervenka and King Kyle Penn.

Our day continued on with individual talent and group talent. Once again, what tough competition. I praise all the youth who were up on the stage. Many royalty and talent contestants performed in front of an audience for the first time, being new members of SPJST. The Youth Achiever Awards, given to those members who stayed active throughout their high school years, were presented to Mary Flores (18), present and to Shelly Gerich (24), Ryan Greger (24), Sara Wagner (177) and Kristen Bartek (177). I do hope these young adults will continue to be a part of the SPJST. State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny presented the merit point awards. Congratulations to all those members who have worked so hard all year to receive this special award.

Jimmy Baker (24) was the top junior merit point winner. The top senior merit point winner was Crystal Bartek (47).

Last summer, a challenge was made to all youth members to write letters to the Vestnik. The member with the most letters and the Youth Club with the most overall letters would be recognized at YAD. Crystal Bartek (47) received a gift certificate to Wal-Mart for writing the most letters. Lodge 47, Seaton had the most overall letters and received $100 for a party of their choice. This challenge will be held again for 2002-2003. I will contact the Youth Leaders with the contest rules. Keep those letters coming to the Vestnik.

Once again, District Two wanted to show its fraternalism in donating to

the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Members were given the opportunity to donate their pies to be auctioned. Of the 63 pies entered, 45 of these were put into a silent auction. The members who donated are as follows: Lodge 20, Granger: James Teague, and Caitlin Cavanaugh Lodge 24, Cyclone: Kayla Benner, Trent Coots, Andy Baker, J.R. Cooksey, Jimmy Baker, Trevor Coots, Brittany Coots, Matthew Hoelscher, and Ashley Coots Lodge 29, Taylor: Stephanie Reeves, Kyle Vanecek, Lindsey Green, Jennifer Green, Lacy Cervenka, Connor Vanecek, and Blayne Hegar Lodge 47, Seaton: Erin Brinkley, Michael Heise, Candice Tindle, Josef Morris, Amber Pechal, Dawn Capps, Morgan Tindle, Colby Michalewicz, Shelby Michalewicz, Janet Baca, Lisa Greger, Jerry Pechal, Elizabeth Hoelscher, Taylor Brinkley, Chris Zavodny, Rachel Baca, Neil Rabroker, Tara Fuchs, and Crystal Bartek Lodge 80, Holland: Victoria Pajestka, and Tiffany Wallace Lodge 177, Academy: Jordan Lyon, Erin Bielss, and Courtney Wagner Lodge 182, Falls County: Andrew Treat, Daniel Beckendorf, and Jeannie Beckendorf Silent auction proceeds totaled $346.

The first place entries were auctioned during a live auction with auctioneer Joe Morris. The donors were Heather Hegar (29), Cyril Pajestka (80), Rena Greger (24) and Amber Rice (47). The live auction raised an additional $160. Lodge 47 officers kept the bidding going to make a $100 donation for the first place pie of their own youth club member Amber Rice.

Total proceeds of $506 will be presented to the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

Thank you to all who placed bids.

Even if you did not walk away with a pie, you helped with the proceeds.

Your support of our youth's future is appreciated.

Buyers were: Lodge 24: Rhonda Greger (4 pies), Joan Vanicek (2), Sam Vanicek, Jennifer Chervenka, Patsy Baker, and Ginger Greger Lodge 29: Geraldine Steger (2), Scott Green (4), Doug Reeves, Carol Tallas (4), Jody Cervenka Lodge 47: Tammy Pechal, Chris Zavodny, Pat Rabroker, Heidi Bartek, Michael Heise, Robin Brinkley (3), Joe Morris, Connie Tindle, Edwin Pechal, Whitney Zipperlen, Ruth Hanusch, Willie Kohutek, and Kerry Michalewicz Lodge 48: Howard Leshikar Lodge 80: Frank Pajestka (2) Lodge 177: Linda Wagner Other buyers were Gayle Bielss, Ronnie Leggett, Nancy McGough (2), Doug DeAngelo, Jason Price Our evening concluded with participation, craft and talent awards. I just want to thank everyone so much for making this day possible. Entries and attendance were the largest we've had in my role as District Youth Counselor (DYC). Youth, I thank you! You are all so special to me. I enjoyed having camp before YAD this year. It was neat having everyone know each other and seeing so many of you who made new friends sitting and enjoying each other.

Youth leaders and parents, you are tops for all the time you dedicate to SPJST. One new parent said it all, "SPJST is the best organization we've ever been around. There is so much to do, and everyone gets along so good路 and pitches in to help with everything.

It is so good for our family."

Youth leaders, thanks for putting 100 percent toward your appointed duties. Thank you to everyone, the kitchen crew, those who were at the hall before 7 a.m. and the adults and Seaton youth members who guided the trains of chairs before and after YAD. Seaton Youth Leader Heidi Bartek-you are awesome. Your continuous help is so much appreciated.

A special thanks to our tabulators who worked continuously all afternoonOverseer Frank Klinkovsky, Nancy Posvar (24), Merline Bravenec (47), Barbara Macek (24), Dan Ferguson (200), Joyce Skrabanek (47), and Ruth Wuensche (48).

To my on-the-scene and off-thescene assistants, Janet Lyon and Carol Tallas, for always being a step ahead of me. I thank you! Thank you, SPJST for making Youth Achievement Day a memorable experience.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor P.S. Keep watching the Vestnik for our camp story and pictures.

Editor's Note: Please see related photos on page 15.

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District Two Youth Counselor presents YAO results District Two Youth Achievement Day washeld on Sunday, July 28, 2002 at Lodge 47, Seaton. The results of the day's competition follow.

Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor -SPJSTROYALTY KING/DUKE Ist- Kyle Penn, 24 Samuel Vanicek, 24 QUEEN/DUCHESS Ist - Lacy Cervenka, 29 Heather Hegar, 29

Pajestka, and Cyril Pajestka.

3rd - Lodge 24, Cyclone: Rena Greger, Brittany Coots, and Stephanie Vanicek.

SENIOR GROUP TALENT 1st - Lodge 47, Seaton: Dawn Capps, Lisa Greger, Crystal Bartek, Amber Pechal, Crystal Morris, and Rachel Baca 2nd - Lodge 24, Cyclone: Aaron Rucker, Andy Baker, Justin Benner, and Rodney Marek CONSTRUCTED ITEMS Ages 6to 8 1st - Matthew Hoelscher, 24 2nd - Blayne Hegar, 29 3rd - Collin Vanecek, 29 Ages 9 to 11 1st -E.J. Anderson, 18 2nd- Colby Michalewicz, 47 Ages 12 to 14 1st - Andy Baker, 24 2nd - Jimmy Baker, 24 3rd - Daniel Beckendorf, 182 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Ashley Coots, 24 2nd - Janet Baca, 47 FOODS Ages 6to 8 1st - Heather Hegar, 29 2nd - Trevor Coots, 24 3rd - Matthew Hoelscher, 24 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Cyril Pajestka, 80 2nd- Colby Michalewicz, 47 3rd - Victoria Pajestka, 80 Ages 12to 14 1st - Rena Greger, 24 2nd - Lindsey Green, 29 3rd - Tara Fuchs, 47 Ages 15 to Senior 1st -Amber Rice, 47 2nd - Janet Baca, 47 3rd - Jennifer Green, 29 HANDICRAFTS Ages6to 8 1st - Collin Vanecek, 29 2nd-J.B. Anderson, 18 3rd - Kandace Stone, 47 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Stephanie Vanicek, 24 2nd - Cody Christian, 177 3rd - Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 Ages 12 to 14 1st - J.R. Cooksey, 24 2nd - Rachel Baca, 47 3rd - Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Lisa Greger, 47 2nd- Jennifer Green, 29 3rd - Stephanie Reeves, 29

INDIVIDUAL TALENT Ages 6to 8 1st - Taylor Brinkley, 47 2nd - Elizabeth Tischler, 20 Ages 9 to 11 Ist- Mary Tischler, 20 2nd - Victoria Pajestka, 80 3rd - Cyril Pajestka, 80 Ages 12 to 14 1st - J.R. Cooksey, 24 2nd - Rena Greger, 24 3rd - Andy Baker, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Stephanie Reeves, 29 2nd- Lisa Greger, 47 3rd-Dawn Capps, 47

HOBBY KITS Ages 6to 8 1st - Matthew Hoelscher, 24 2nd - Sam Vanicek, 24 3rd- J.B. Anderson, 18 Ages 9 to 11 1st - Stephanie Vanicek, 24 2nd- E.J. Anderson, 18 3rd- Neil Rabroker, 47 Ages 12to 14 Ist -Timmy Baker, 24 2nd - Lindsey Green, 29 3rd - Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - LisaGreger, 47 2nd - Lacy Cervenka, 29 3rd - Kyle Penn, 24

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT 1st - Lodge 24, Cyclone: Amber Penn, Jimmy Baker, Trent Coots, and Christina Kirby.

2nd - Lodge 80, Holland: Victoria

NEEDLEWORK Ages 6to8 Ist - Kandace Stone, 47 2nd - Elizabeth Hoelscher, 47 3rd- J.B. Anderson, 18

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Wednesday, August 14, 2002-VESTNIK/13 Ages9to 11 1st - Amber Penn, 24 2nd - Connor Vanecek, 29 3rd - Christina Kirby, 24 Ages 12to 14 1st - Rachel Baca, 47 2nd - Charlie Anderson, 18 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Courtney Wagner, 177 2nd - Jordan Lyon, 177 3rd - Janet Baca, 47 PHOTOGRAPHY Ages6to8 1st - Matthew Hoelscher, 24 2nd - Sam Vanicek, 24 3rd - Elizabeth Hoelscher, 47 Ages9 to 11 1st - Stephanie Vanicek, 24 2nd - Christina Kirby, 24 3rd - Victoria Pajestka, 80 Ages 12to 14 1st - Tiffany Wallace, 80 2nd - Rena Greger, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Jordan Lyon, 177 2nd - Aaron Rucker, 24 3rd - Dawn Capps, 47 PICTORIAL ARTS Ages6to8 1st - Elizabeth Tischler, 20 2nd - Shelby Michalewicz, 47 3rd - Erin Brinkley, 47 Ages9to 11 1st - Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 2nd - Stephanie Vanicek, 24 3rd - Christina Kirby, 24 Ages 12to 14 Ist- Cara Spanel-Weber, 20 2nd - Jimmy Baker, 24 3rd - Andy Baker, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Janet Lyon, 47 2nd - Amber Rice, 47 3rd - Jordan Lyon, 177 SCIENCE/EDUCATION Ages6to8 1st - Sam Vanicek, 24 2nd - Heather Hegar, 29 3rd - J.B. Anderson, 18 Ages9to 11 1st - Stephanie Vanicek, 24 2nd - Neil Rabroker, 47 3rd - Brittany Coots, 24 Ages 12to 14 1st - Rodney Marek, 24 2nd - Charlie Anderson, 18 3rd - Rena Greger, 24 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Aaron Rucker, 24 2nd - Dawn Capps, 47

SEWING Ages6to8 1st - Michael Heise, 47 2nd - Elizabeth Hoelscher, 47 3rd - Matthew Hoelscher, 24 Ages9to 11 1st - Caitlin Cavanaugh, 20 2nd - Cyril Pajestka, 80 3rd - Victoria Pajestka, 80 Ages 12to 14 1st - Rachel Baca, 47 2nd - Rena Greger, 24 3rd - Lindsey Green, 29 Ages 15 to Senior 1st - Lisa Greger, 47 2nd - James Teague, 20 3rd - Lacy Cervenka, 29 POSTER 1st - Lodge 24, Cyclone 2nd - Lodge 177, Academy 3rd-Lodge 47, Seaton SCRAPBOOK 1st - Lodge 24, Cyclone 2nd - Lodge 47, Seaton 3rd - Lodge 20, Granger DISTRICT POINT WINNERS Junior 路 Jimmy Baker, 24 Senior Crystal Bartek, 47 (Editor's Note: Please see related photographs on pages 14 and 16.)

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Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club plans swimming party

were provided by Ryan, Steven and Brandon Drapela and Vincent Lutringer. Good luck to all at State YAD!

Dear VestnikReaders, We had our meeting today. Our Treasurer Jerrod Ryan, was not present so I took his place. We are planning to have a back-to-school swimming party this month. Dillon Baker and his mother will plan the party.

I can't wait till State Youth Achievement Day, and I wish the best to all our first place winners from our lodge.

Sincerely, Raychel Clark, 11 8/14/02 -SPJST-

Next Meeting September 8 The date and time of the next meeting will be September 8,2002 at l :30 pm; adults will meet at 2:30 p.m.

Youth, this will be our grandparents social contest: make a card for your grandparents.

The charity was a small gift for your grandparents. Poems and door prizes were given as usual. Refreshments for the next meeting will be provided by Chad Dorot铆k and the Youth Club.

Brandon Drapela 8/14/02 -SPJST-

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on August meeting Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Sunday, August 4, 2002 at 2:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center. The Pledge of Allegiance and motto were led by Jessica Dornak.

There were 19 youth members, nine adults, and two guests, Linda Treumer and Allison McClug.

Good Job! Youth Leader Lisa Bubela congratulated everyone who participated at District Youth Achievement Day (YAD). She also relayed that the August 17 Fun Day at Splashway has Dear Vestnik, been cancelled. Mrs. Bubela remindI can't wait unjtil next year of camp! ed everyone that State YAD will be I had so much fun at camp. I hope that August 10 in Temple. Registration next year's camp will be even funner will be 9 to 10 a.m. Also, anyone who than this year. Oh, at camp, we went signed up for special category and will horseback riding, and we made a pil- not be attending, needs to notify lowcase. It was fun. The best part of Melanie as soon as possible. Prize camp was swimming! I also liked rid- drawing tickets will be sold for the ing a lot! I loved the horses. I might be District Six Barbecue Cook-Off at able to send you a picture of one. We Prasek's on August 31 and September also made a picture frame. We also saw 7. Any youth interested in helping to clowns, and they made us a balloon! sell tickets, contact Karen Kaspar the They also did funny tricks and magic. morning before.

Well, I'll write you again soon. Bye! Poems were read and door prizes Your friend, were exchanged.

Mikhaila Nelson Birthdays for this month were Ryan 8/14/02 Drapela and Kirby Bubela. Refresh-SPJSTments of snow cones and cookies

Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club member enjoys camp

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member enjoys talent contest Dear Vestnik, I had fun at District Two Youth Achievement Day. I enjoyed the talent contest. I won a blue ribbon in sewing.

Fraternally yours, Michela Heise 8/14/02 -SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club member enjoys district camp Hi everyone, I had so much fun at camp that I can't wait till next year. I love swimming and the horse back riding a lot.

We also got to color on pillow cases and make sand art.

On Saturday night, we had water balloon fights with the boys and we won. We also got to put on a skit and our group won.

Our next meeting is August 11 at 2 p.m. We also are going to State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on August 10. See everyone at YAD! Fraternally, McKenzie Turner, 7 -SPJST-

District Two Royalty Court District Two Royalty DISTRICT TWO ROYALTY, L TO R: Duchess Heather Hegar (29), Queen Lacy Cervenka (29), King Kyle Penn (24), and Duke Som Vanicek (24).

Pictured above, from left, are Elizabeth Hoelscher (47), Kandace Stone (47), Brittany Coots (24), Tay1or Brinkley (47) Jonathan Benner (24), Duchess Heather Hegar (29}, Duke Sam Vanicek (24)f Kendal Fuchs (47), Elizabeth Tischler (20), Matthew Hoelscher (24) and Erin Brinkley 47). BACK: Dawn Capps (47), Crystal Bartek (47), Ashley Co贸ts (24), Amber Rice 47), Tiffany Wallace (80)1 Andy Baker {24) Queen Lacy Cervenka (29), Kyle Penn (24), Janet Baca (47), Jeannie Beckendorf (182), J.R. Cooksey (24), Stephanie Reeves (29), Usa Greger (47) and Erin Bielss (177).

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DISTRICT ONE POSTER (17) - FRONT, L TO R: Crystal Wotipka, Jackie Paul, and Kyle Skrabanek

DISTRICT ONE SCRAPBOOK (17) - L TO R, FRONT: Chandler Malazzo, April Wotipka; BACK: Kyle Skrabanek, Brande Roesler, Katherine Sl<rabanek, Jackie Paul, and Crystal Wotipka.

DISTRICT ONE POINTWINNERS - Pictured above, from left, are Top Junior Kyle Skrabanek (17) and Top Teen Lacy Jones (17), accomponied by District One Director Donnie Victorick.

BESEDA (17); L TO R, FRONT: Kyle. Skrabanek, Robby Havens, Mark Havens, Chandler Malazzo; BACK: Lacy Jones, Kathryn Skrabanek, Kimberly Skrabanek, and Lindsey Jones.

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club member says thanks for camp Dear Readers, Wow! Camp was so much fun!

We got to swim, paint, have sand art, canoe, horse back riding, water balloons, water guns, hiking,archery, hay ride in the dark, and shaving cream. It was so much fun. I got to see all my friends in District Three. I want to say thank you to District Three, Home Office, and all of the counselors and the leaders in training (LITs) for making camp fun this year like it is every year. The food is great also. We have State Youth Achivevement Day coming up on Saturday, August 10 in Temple.

Our next meeting is August 11.

Fraternally, Bryson Turner, 10 8/14/02 -SPJST-

. Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club member "can't" wait for camp Dear Members, We went to camp on July 19 - 22, and boy was it hot and fun. We had a lot of food, snacks, drinks and activities. I really liked the challenge course and climbing up the tree.

Thank you to Bessie Petr, Linda Novak, Diane, Gladys, and all the

Coming Next Week ...

SPJST State Royalty and YAD District Four Royalty and YAD LITs for all the fun. I can't wait till next year when we go to camp again.

See you next year.

Fraternally, Wesley Perez, 11 8/14/02 -SPJST-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Youth Club member reviews camping fun

Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club reports on July meeting Dear Members We held our monthly meeting on July 14, 2002 at 4:30 p.m. Travis Purchis led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the June 9, 2002 meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer's report was read and approved.

There was no old business.

My name is Preston, and this is my New Business first year at camp and in SPJST. I had Our Lock-in was tabled again, to so much fun at camp. We rode horses, the August meeting; the parents painted, swam, ate a lot of food and haven't been able to set a final date. got to stay up really late. We also got Youth Leader Report-Youth Leadto play water balloons, and water gun er Wendy was absent. District Youth fights. We bombed the girl's cabin Counselor Liz talked to us about Diswith water balloons and that was trict Seven Camp which will be July funny. I also got to color on a pillow- 27 - 30 in Yorktown at El Shaddai case and made a bottle with sand in it. Camp. We will leave the Floresville We are going out of town to State Flower Shop at 9 a.m. on Saturday, 27 Youth Achievement Day on August July 27. State Youth Achievement 10, and then we come back for our Day is on August 10 in Temple. meeting on August 11. Thank you for The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 letting me go to camp. I had so much p.m. We worked on our projects and fun. contests.

Fraternally, Fraternally, Preston Wehunt, 6 Travis Purchis, 9, Reporter 8/14/02 8/14/02 -SPJST-SPJST-

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INDIVIDUAL TALENT, FIRST PLACE - L TO R: Grace Dusek (17), Kristina Schumann (13), Katherine Schumann (13), and Alicia Ford (13).

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE (9) - L TO R, FRONT: Tiffany Burkhalter, Alison Green, Halley Dever, Robert Lewis, Zachary Shelfer; BACK: Taylor Allen, Jodie Junek, Jared Junek, John Mayo, and Cody Dever.

TEEN GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE (17) - L TO R: Nicholas Havemann, Kyle Skrabanek, Chandler Malazzo; BACK: Robby Havens, Mitchell Orozco, Mark Havens, and Lucas Schoppe.

CONSTRUCTED ITEMS, FIRST PLACE - I to R: Cullen Hairrell (9), Ashley Zimmerhanzel :13), Lacy Jones (17), and Alicia Ford (13).

FOODS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Robert Lewis (9), Chandler Malazzo (17), Dawn Rackel (13), and Travis Schoppe (17).

HANDICRAFT, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Cody Dever (9), Bradley Shelfer (9), Kyle Skrabanek (17), and Mia Kovar (9).

HOBBY KIT, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Kameron NEEDLEWORK, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Sarah PHOTOGRAPHY, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Sarah Schumann (13), Bradley Shelfer (9), Lucas Hejl (9), Ashley Zimmerhanzel (13), Erin JatHejl (9), Colby Havemann (17), Dale Korth zlau (13), and Emily Jatzlau (13).

(13), and Lynde Roesler (39).

Schoppe (17), and Magan Zimmerhanzel (13).

PICTORIAL ARTS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Zachery Janca (186), Dylan Roesler (39), Katherine Schumann (13), and Dwayne Macik (9).

SCIENCE/EDUCATION, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Cody Dever (9), Shelby Norman (17), Brande Roesler (39), and Magan Zimmerhanzel (13).

SEWING, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Taylor Allen (9), Chandler Malazzo (17), Nicole Vajdak (9), and Mia Kovar (9).

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INDIVIDUALTALENT, FIRST PLACE - L TO R: Taylor Brinkley (47), Mary Tischler (20), J.R. Cooksey (24), and Stephanie Reeves(29).

JUNIOR GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE (24) - L TO R: Jimmy Baker, Christina Kirby, Amber Penn,and TrentCoots.

TEEN GROUP TALENT, FIRST PLACE (47) - L TO R: Crystal Bartek, Crystal Morris, Rachel Baca, Lisa Greger, Dawn Capps, and Amber Pechal.

CONSTRUCTED ITEMS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: FOODS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Heather Hegar HANDICRAFT,FIRST PLACE - L to R: Collin Matthew Hoelscher (24) E.J. Anderson (18), (29), Cyril Pajestka (80), Rena Greger (24), Vanecek (29), Stephanie Vanicek (24), J.R. Andy Baker (24), and Ashley Coots (24). and Amber Rice (47).

Cooksey (24), and Lisa Greger (47).

HOBBY KITS, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Matthew Hoelscher (24), Stephanie Vanicek (24), Jimmy Baker (24), and Lisa Greger (47).

NEEDLEWORK, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Kandace Stone (47), Amber Penn (24), Rachel Baca (47), and Courtney Wagner (177).

PHOTOGRAPHY, FIRST PLACE - L to R: Matthew Hoelscher (24), Stephanie Vanicek (24), TiffanyWallace (80), and Jordan Lyon (177).

PICtORIAL ARTS FIRST PLACE - L to R: Elizabeth SCIENCE/EDUCATION, FIRST PLACE - L to R: SEWING FIRST PLACE - L to R· Michael Heise Tischler (20), Caitlin Cavanaugh (20), Cara 5am Vanicek (24), Stephanie Vanicek (24), (47), Caiflin Cavanaugh (2Ó), Rachel Baca Spanel-Weber(20), and Janet Baca (47).

Rodney Marek (24), and Aaron Rucker (24). (47), aod Lisa Greger (47).

DistrictTwoScrapbook, Posterand Top PointWinnerswill appear in next week's Vestnik.

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Learn Czech With Us 82nd lesson. Revision exercises.

The verb vest.

Some phrases with the verb vest.

Tato silnice vede do Brna. — This road leads to Brno. Okna meho pokoje vedou do dvora. — The windows of my room look into the yard. Co te vedlo k tomu, mysled si, le-- What made you think that...Kam to vgechno povede, povzdechla si stard pant. — What will that end in, sighed the old lady. Sli, kam je oai vedly (a nohy nesly).— They went at random. Utitelka vedla dfteti ruku.— The teacher guided the child's hand. Snafil jsem se naco namitat, ale ona vedla stale svou.— I tried to object, but she talked on and on. Staff krdlove vedli mnoho The old kings made/waged many wars.

Jak se yam vede?— How are you getting on? Nemocnimu se ut vede lepe.— The patient feels better already.

Jeho rodinE se ted' vede lepe.— His family is better off now. Domdcnost nam vede manklova teta.— My husband's aunt keeps our house.

Bohtdel, datske obleky v na gem obchoda nevedeme.-- 1 am sorry, but we don't keep/stock children's suits here.

Jib v pate minute Vesely vystfelil a Slavic vedla I:00. 7— In the fifth minute of the game Veselj, scored and Slavic went ahead.

Put the words in brackets into correct forms: Poslali jsme plan' k narozenindm (nage brnanskd babiaka Emilie). Pdjail jsem nejake penize (muj starj, zndmj, Vidal/ Marek). Kdyi jsme pfichizeli k (preske Nirodnf divadlo), obdivovali jsme se nejen (jeho vnaj gf vj,zdoba:

decoration), ale i (mohutnj, rekonstrukanf plan). Pomdhali jsme (bratranec Robert) a (sestfenice Anna) s teltinou. (Muj strjrc Tornag) bude za mask gedesit let. Tramvaj se bliff k (Viclay ske ndmastf). (Nage maminka) se velmi lib( Slavfakovy obrazy Prahy.

(NH milt' host) chutnal nejlepe mamintin zdvin. Sly gel jsi uf, le se (nag utitel Jiff Kovif) vtera narodil syn?

Radostna ukazoval prvnf cenu (katclj, jeho dobrj, pfftel a znamj, ). Naproti (Ndrodni divadlo) je znama praiska kavdrna Slavic. (Petr a Alena), pojd'te sem! (Pan Novak, pant Novalcovd), podivejte se! Dobrj, den, (pan uaitel)!

(Vera a Tomif), kde jste? (Chlapec), chivej pozorl (Honza, Jiff, Marie), poakejte chvflil Dojdate pro (like).

Mt j bratr pt de studovat na (universita). Petr hraje dobre na (houslel a jet lope na (kytara). Mluvili jsme o (jidlo) v (nage menza). V (hlubolcj, snfh) jsme gli jen pomalu kupfedu. Co bude Mat po (obad)? Vera jsme byli na (zajfmavj, film). V (ten domek)

rodite meho prftele. Na (program) koncertu jsou skladby (Bedfich Smetana). Na (nag dvfir) stojf stand lips (:lime tree). V (ten potok) Eiji pstruzi (:trouts). ChM bych jit na (najakj, film) v (teskj, jazyk). Ceti jsem knihu o (znilmj, eeskj■ like a cestovatel Emil Holub a jeho stateend mantelka).

Key to . exercises from lesson Plzenskeho piva, od prosince, do tinora, bfezna, v dubnu, kvatnu, bydlf

noveho, she hovEzi polevky, do Severniho more, eerneho more, krome etvrtka, kolem stolu, v nedEli, do Mainika, z eeskeho jazyka, z Zeske literatury, do nag! ulice, to krgsne bast* od pondelf, do patku, mimo Prahu, chleba, sj,ra, saldmu, cukru, indickeho taje, do pffrody, do lesa, kolem rybnika, jezera, podle feky, potoka, do parku, kolem zamku, do obada, bez veaefe, meho dobreho ',Mete Josefa Novaka, v to pisni, nagf teske feti.

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Same day as the Praha Parish Picnic. All members, associated societies, organizations and interested perspective members are invited to attend.

August 18 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas for Runnels, Concho and Tom Green Counties—meeting, 2:30 p.m.

Meetings are open to all who are interested in Czech heritage, culture and early Czech immigrants. For directions to the meeting or for additional information about the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society, please contact Concho Valley CHS President Louis Kokes (915) 651-7994; e-mail Reporter Sharon Skrabanek skrab@coxintemet.com .; or visit the state's web page wvvw.czechheritage.org .

August 21 Travis-Williamson Czech Heritage Society monthly meeting—at Round Rock Public Library, 7 p.m.

August 23 "Czechs of San Antonio" will be hosting a dinner, dance fund raiser for the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in LaGrange. The evnt will take place on Friday, August 23 at St. Luke's Parish Hall located at 4603 Manitou Callaghan and 410 in San Antonio. Tickets are $35 each or $60 per couple. The evening will include a prize, drawing silent auction. For more information — including sponsorship tables, please call Barbara Hruby at (210) 2996971 or E-mail: bjhrubypabst.com —SPJST—

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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 Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at P and F Cafe in Pilot Point in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month.

LODGE 6 COTTONWOOD Friday, August 16-Social/game night, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 22-Insurance meeting, 6 p.m.

Sunday, August 25-Zettler reunion' 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 (254) 8265863.

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 Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. Youth club meets the second Sunday of each month 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 information, call (254) 5932222.

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

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, August 25-J.R. Vrazels Country Expression, mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.

Sunday, September 22-Combinations, polkas/waltzes, and c/w. 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 29-Leroy Rybak's - Swing Orchestra, mix music, 3 to 7 p.m. $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 Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. 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 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 Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 8 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.

LODGE 28 EAST BERNARD Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Wharton County Library located at 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Friday, August 16 - Fritz Hodde Friday, August 23 - Polka Stars Friday, August 30 - Texas CrossRoads Friday, September 6 - Earl Beatty Sunday, September 8 - Country Classics, 3-7 Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. All members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during every Friday night and Sunday afternoon dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (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 Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk". Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

Lodge 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: vanicek@spjst.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.

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

LODGE 54, WEST Friday, September 6-Third quarterly meeting, 7 p.m.

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

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

Lodge 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) 8265343 (day).

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Sunday, September 8-Lodge meeting, 2 to 4 p.m.

Saturday/Sunday,October 26 - 27 Antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts fair (private rental). For information contact Irene Blaylock at (979) 543-9148 or (979) 332-1820.

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

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 South 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 Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 6482317 (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, August 17-Vrazel Polka Band Monday, August 19-Board meeting, 7 p.m.

Saturday, August 24-Fritz Hodde and Fabulous Six Saturday, August 31-Open Saturday, September 7-Red Ravens of El Campo Sunday, September 8-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 14-Private Sunday, September 15-District Two Fall Meeting Monday, September 16-Board meeting Saturday, September 21-John Burns Band Saturday, September 28-Private Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple, just off of Highway 53. All Saturday dances in 2001 will be from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. For information about hall bookings, please call Louis Kohutek (254) 983-2261 or (254) 9852548 (the hall phone) on Saturday night.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 6 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 6 p.m.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December at 6:30 p.m. at the Ettinger Fire Department.

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. Youth Club meetings are at 2 p.m.

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

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

LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 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) 852-9982; 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. SP1-746151395-8; 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 Thursday, August 15-CommitteeNolunteer mailing, 10 a.m. Bring your own lunch.

Saturday, August 17-Princess Ball, 8 p.m. Czech and Then Some dance.

Monday, August 19-Lodge meeting, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, September 22-Lodge 84, Dallas Czech Fest Please note that the 2001 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meet-

Wednesday, August 14, 2002-VESTNIKJ19 ings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 7784371/shop; or (254) 773-6164 /home.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, August 17-Manny Green, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each.

Sunday, August 18-Blue Room Party: Red Ravens, 3 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, August 24-Bobby Jones, polka/variety. Admission $6 per person.

Saturday, August 31-No Dance Saturday, September 7-Many Green, big band. *Dress Code. Tickets $11 each.

Saturday, Septe ber 14-Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6 per person.

Saturday. September 21-Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person.

Saturday, September 28-No Dance Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001.

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, August 18-Annual Hat Contest Dance: music by "Pan" Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday. September 1-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 21-Annual all-day Czech Heritage Celebration: good food, pivo, vino, music, and a lot of fun to be with your friends and family. Bands TBA soon.

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. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Karnes City Dairy Queen. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191.

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

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 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

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

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

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, September 8-Lodge meeting 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 weddings or parties, 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of March, June and September. The first Sunday of December is the Christmas dinner and officer elections.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday,August 17-Texas Star Saturday, September 7-Texas Roadrunners Saturday, September 21-The Chip Nall Band.

Note: May through September meetings will begin at 7 p.m. Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena.

Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall opens for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement, Christmas parties, wedding receptions etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. 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., unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is now a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.

Youth Club meeting dates are held 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 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the last Sunday of the month at the Blessing Volunteer Fire Department. Meeting starts at 2 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of June, September and December in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas. The time for the meetings is 7 p.m.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on |-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John Hilcher (817) 293-8166.

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

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

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

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) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held monthly on the second Wednesday at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 427-4244.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December.

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

LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south

LODGE 160 SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 p.m.

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

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

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Social games are

at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open.

License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. 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's.)

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 11:30 p.m. 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.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST All dances open to the public. Admission $6 per person. Watch for our letters in the Vestnik. Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For lodge and rental information, please call the hall (281) 373-9482; Alma (281) 3511045; or Mary Lee (713) 468-0432. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, 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. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796 or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at the Jourdanton State Bank in the Community Room unless otherwise noted. Youth club meets at 2:30 p.m. at the same location unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas. Members are urged to attend, and anyone belonging to other lodges in driving distance are welcome. Bring a guest and maybe we can make a member out of them.

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.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka at 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time.

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