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FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

Remember Our Veterans

SPJST Herald SPJST HOME OFFICE

(800) 727-7578 • FAX: (254) 774-7447 On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com 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-dass 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 c/o Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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

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

GENE McBRIDE, FICF VICE PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 780-1906 Cell Phone: (254) 534-1450 E-mail: genemc@spjst.com

LANITA ANGLIN SECRETARY-TREASURER Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-2334 E-mail: lanitaa@spjst.com

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

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One • Stanley Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Tx. 77836 - (979) 567-4386

District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Tx. 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Tx. 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Tx. 76905 - (325) 651-8550 • District Five - Marceil 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 INSURANCE 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, 1342 CR 403, 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

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I

DISTRICT 4 (Part Time)

LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 778-5228 E-mail: Iglofc@stonemedia.com P.O. Box 5119, Temple, Texas 76505

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

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

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

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT

William (Billy) Rollwitz, FIC (325) 442-3038 or (325) 442-3141 (Home) DISTRICT 5 Lynn Johnsen, FIC, (281) 599-0952 Cell Phone: (281) 635-9293 E-mail: Ljohnsen@prodigy.net 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

DISTRICT V

GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

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

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 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) 864-2163 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

Reflecting on the meaning of Memorial Day in his 1987 essay, "Okinawa: The Bloodiest Battle of All," historian William Manchester spoke for more than his own generation of veterans, those who served in World War II, when he wrote:

"It is possible for me to loathe war - and with reason - yet still honor the brave men, many of them boys, really, who fought with me and died beside me.

"I have been haunted by their loss these forty-two years, and I shall mourn them until my own death releases me.

"It does not seem too much to ask that they be remembered on one day each year. After all, they sacrificed their futures so that you might have yours."

Manchester's experience of war changed him and altered his life forever, leaving him with the haunting memory of men and women who died while defending the cause of freedom.

We observe Memorial Day next Monday, May 26. The brave men and women we honor on that day have made the ultimate sacrifice

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

May 22 May 24 May 24 - 26 May 26 May 31 June 1 June 1 June 13 -15 June 10 June 14 June 14 June 22 June 25 June 27 29 June 29 June 29

SPJST Texas Barbecue Lunch Benefitting the Children's Advocacy Center of Central Texas Lodge 25, Ennis May Fest SPJST Education and Nature Center Retreat at Greene Family Camp in Bruceville Memorial Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 148, El Maton Appreciation Dinner Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic/100th Anniversary Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming Leaders-in-Training (LIT) Workshop Lodge 87, Temple Member Appreciation Banquet Flag Day Blessing Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue Cookoff District Three YAD at Lodge 25, Ennis No Vestnik Published District Six Camp at Camp Lone Star, La Grange Lodge 9, Snook Family Fun Day District Five YAD at Parish Hall in Wall

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 - BARBARA LINNEY GONZALES - 6043 PINEWAY BLVD., HOUSTON, TX (713) 649-6138 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2501 TANGLEW ILDE NO. 159, HOUSTON, TX 77063 (713) 907-1630 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, ROUTE TWO, BOX 154-B, FLORESVILLE, TX 78114 (830) 393-6037

SPJST LIBRARY, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUM Dorothy Pechal, Museum Curator Office: (254) 773-1575 • P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

for liberty. Their names are carved in headstones and memorials across our nation and on distant shores. They live forever in our memory, forever in our hearts, and we are forever thankful to them.

It isn't too much to ask that our veterans be remembered on one day each year. Some veterans fear that their service to our nation will be forgotten. I doubt that. No freedom-loving American could forget them.

It has been said that the best way to honor the dead is to serve the living. Next Monday, on Memorial Day, may we recommit ourselves to this great principle of service. As the late President John F. Kennedy said of our nation's veterans: "Without belittling the courage with which men have died, we should remember the courage with which men have lived."

So, for at least one day each year, may we honor and revere all of those who served - and especially those who gave their lives so that we all may live in freedom.

-SPJST-

Family Fun and Important SPJST Dates

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Jim King, FIC, Cell Phone: 534-4967 Office: (512) 746-2555 Pager: (866) 259-8104 • (800) 786-2023 wetwokings@thegateway.net DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, FIC (254) 826-5425

SIDNEY KACIR

May 26: Memorial Day

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INTEREST RATES Mortgage Rates

75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.500% for 1 to 15 years 6.000% for 16 to 20 years 6.375% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.000% for 1 to 30 years

Commercial Property 7.250% for 10 years 7.500% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life 6.500% for Annualized*

Guaranteed Rate: 4.50%

Roth IRAs

Roth 11- 5.00% for Annualized* Roth Ill - 4.50% for Annualized*

Annuity I

5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.00% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93

Annuity II 5.00% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03

Annuity III

4.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Certificates issued after 2-28-03 • Rates effective 5-1-03.

Rates subject to change without notice.

Wednesday, May 21, 2003—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through April 30, 2003 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist

Apps.

Written

Issued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

12 52 21 13 24 17 16 3

$ 267,857.00 1,393,260.00 394,000.00 1,360,000.00 726,000.00 227,000.00 380,000.00 35,000.00

$ 229,857.00 2,629,260.00 527,000.00 855,000.00 551,000.00 580,000.00 655,000.00 80,000.00

158

$4,783,117.00

$6,107,117.00

Totals:

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals:

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Written

Issued

43 222 99 105 94 82 62 7

$ 1,126,857.00 7,771,971.00 2,448,130.00 4,484,111.00 2,936,000.00 2,364,000.00 2,724,858.00 110,000.00

$ 793,857.00 4,965,760.00 1,811,130.00 2,524,111.00 1,816,000.00 1,532,000.00 1,773,000.00 105,000.00

714

$23,965,927.00

$15,320,858.00

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

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Education and Nature Center MUST

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Educational Retreat at Greene Family Camp

SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street in Temple, Texas Serving begins at 11 a.m.

Barbecue brisket, beans, new potatoes, coleslaw, pickles onions, bread, bottled water, and dessert.

Plates will be available for take-out If you'd like to help for $5 each while 2 1 000 plates last. or need more info, An proceeds will go to the call 800.727.7578.

Thank you!

Children's Advocacy Center.

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Lodge Letters Section Lodge 8, Weimar reports on April meeting Monday, April 28, 2003 was the regular meeting night for Lodge 8, Weimar SPJST. There were 23 members and guests in attendance. After opening with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer, and a moment of silence for our departed members, we proceeded taking care of business. All officers were present, the minutes were read, and the treasurer's report was given which were all approved.

On Friday April 4, eight members from our lodge put in a hard day of work. We attacked the brush at the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery with chain saws, clippers, and sturdy backs. We

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 hauled off about nine large trailer loads of brush to the Stan Correll property which is adjoining the cemetery. We appreciate this generous offer for the brush disposal. Participating in this work day were A. J. and Rosie Shumbera, George and Erline Janik, Gene and Henrietta Veselka, and Leo and Jo Ann Jares.

We also had two new transfers to our lodge. They are Michael Janik and Annie Polnick. We are very happy to have them join our lodge and look forward to seeing them at our lodge functions regularly.

Lodge 8 on Parade We discussed the upcoming Gedenke Parade on May 10. Leo and Jo Ann offered to go to Temple to (Continua on page 6.)

Bruceville, Texas

Seminar Topics

Breast Cancer • Prostate Cancer Alzheimers • Preplan Insurance Needs • Nature

May 24 and 25, 2003

Registration Saturday -10 a.m. to 11 a.m. issal Sunday, 1 p.m.

$3o Per Person

Includes Private Room (Double Occupancy), Seminars, Four Meals and Snacks, Entertainment Register by calling Gladys or Tammy at (80o) 727-7578

Lodge 8, Weimar Presents 50-Year Pins Lodge 8, Weimar President Leo Jares, far right, presents 50-year pins to members Raymond Kocian, left, and George Janik. The presentation was made at the April lodge meeting.

4NESTN1K—Wednesday, May 21, 2003

SPJST records 714 applications written through April in Outreach 2003 program Through the end of April, the SPJST had received 714 applicatons for insurance and annuity certificates.

The goal of the Outreach 2003 membership drive is to write at least 2,205 applications in 2003.

In conjunction with the SPJST's Outreach 2003 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 April 30, 2003.

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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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Outreach 2003 Application Application Applications Written Count Current Quota

10 Fayetteville 25 Snook 15 Dime Box 25 New Tabor 10 Engle 10 Kovar 10 Bryan 10 Ellinger 10 Gonzales 10 Schulenburg 10 Wheelock 10 LaGrange 10 Sealy 10 Brenham 10 Warrenton 10 Caldwell 10 Centerville Bryan-College Station 10 10 Nelsonville-Bleiblerville New Youth Club

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Lodge Incentive Count 1 9 0 5 0 0 1 0 0

0 0 0 5 3 15 0 3 4

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

8 19 8 35 15 27 13 0 17 14 1 0 0 0 9

9 16 8 30 13 26 14

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Lodge No. Lodge Name 15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 171 174 177 182 187 200 *221 *234 *236 *237

Buckholts Elgin Granger Cyclone Taylor Seaton Beyersville Crockett Holland Temple Rosebud Austin Lockhart Rockdale Academy Falls County Round Rock Bruceville-Eddy Harker Heights Lockhart Burnet West Austin

Outreach 2003 Application Quota 10 35 20 35 75 50 10 10 50 25 10 10 10 10 25 10 25 10 15 10 10 10

Youth Club Application Current 8 2 15 2 16 10 *

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Lodge No. Lodge Name

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Quota Current

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

4 8 6 2 12 28 0 14 12 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 5 1 1 1 0

8 26 5 1 11 24 0 13 11 0 0 1 9 0 0 0 6 1 3 2 0

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Fairfield Palestine Athens Waxahachie Corsicana New Youth Club

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DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge No. Lodge Name 49 73 76 157 160 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 *229 *230 *233 *235 *238

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 40 10 10 10 50 10 10 25 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

19 4 3 0 20 0 0 6 0

21 3 3 0 22 0 0 5 0 1 40 0 0 2 0

48 0 3 1 10

DISTRICT FIVE

Lodge No. Lodge Name 65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 *227 *228 231 *232

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 10 15 140 10 10 15 10 10 0 30 10 10 15.

35 10 10 10 10

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

0 5 32 1 4 5 0 3 0 9

0 5 30 1 3 6 0 3 0 8 1 1 11 11 4 0 0 4

12 12 4 0 6 10

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 0

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

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

2 1 0 0

4 1 0 0 0 1 8 1 65 2 1 3 0 0 2 5 1 0 0

1 6 1 58 2 1 4 0 1 4 1 0 0

DISTRICT SEVEN 5 6 25 35 54 66 82 84 92 101 130 135 154 167 178 180 183 195 204 205 206

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

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

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Lodge No. Lodge Name 26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 202 *212 *213 *217 *220

Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Taft Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Boerne Fredericksburg Alice McAllen

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota 10 20 10 15 1Q 10 10 10 10 30 10 10 10 10 —SPJST-

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

1 6 0 1 6 3

5 7 0 1 3 6 1 0 1 11 0 1 23 0

0 4 9 0 4 26 2

Wednesday, May 21, 2003-VESTNIKJ5

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

Memorial Scholarship Donors January Through April 2003 January 2003 n Memory of Myra Jane Boris from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Robert Becan from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Barbara Horton from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Ed Faraizl from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Phyllis Cihacek from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of George Trojacek from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Dustin Harrison from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Alita Wehring from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Willie Huff from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Bessie Renner from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Bessie Mewis from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Elmo Chernosky from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Ida Muery from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Edna Mae Hruska from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Olivia Schramm from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Marie Huff from SPJST Lodge 201, BleibervilleNelsonville n Memory of Jim Macat from SPJST Lodge 201, BleibervilleNelsonville n Memory of Annie Schomburg from SPJST Lodge 201, Bleiberville-Nelsonville n Memory of Franklin Gajowsky from Sidney Ann Briclewell n Memory of lnkey Alcorn from Bette Alcorn n Merriory of Mildred Elzner from Ida Chirozzi n Memory of Mildred Elzner from Eva Strizovska n Memory of Jessie Moon from SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis n Memory of Johnnie L. Luska from SPJST Lodge 25,. Ennis n Memory of Julius Tupa from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Jeanie Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Carol Jean Sanders n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Shawn and Tamye Sanders n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Tressie Sanders n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Bill Sanders n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Jackie and James W. Mason, Jr. n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Michael and Kim Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Conner Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Case Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Blaine Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Brandi Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Brandon Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Ashley Marshall n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Haley Marshall' n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Mason Marshall n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Evelyn McLaren n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Lisa and Rod Rutledge n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Christian Rutledge n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Lindsay Rutledge n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Julie Hopkins n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Billie Jo and Scott Allred n Memory of Wilbur Mason from JC and Tina Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Stephanie Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Melanie Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Patti and CL Mason n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Will and Keeley Gage n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Nathaniel Gage n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Luke Gage n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Traci and Clay Bailey n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Carson Bailey n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Sheri and Ken Humphries n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Emily Humphries n Memory of Wilbur Mason from Racheal Humphries n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Rose Steinman n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Jody Steinman n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Donna and Jerry Parker n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Thane and Vera Parker n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Jill Parker n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Donald and Bonnie Steinman n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Trey and Andrea Steinman n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Jacob Steinman n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Amy and Rob Bell n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Keleigh Rose Bell n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Kassie Mae Bell n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Susan and James Peaton n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Chris Peaton n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Mary and Larry Hargiss n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Appa Hargiss

In Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Vicki and Terry Hix In Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Lori and John Pace, II In Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Deedra and John Pace, Ill In Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Jana Kay Pace In Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Julia Pace n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Jill Pace n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Shane Pace n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Sara Pace n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Angel Pace n Memory of Don Steinman, Sr. from Mary Pavey n Memory of Anna Milan from Jerry B. Milan n Memory of Anna Milan Henrietta Milan n Memory of Stephanie Mattisse Milan from Rome Milan n Memory of Stephanie Mattisse Milan from Mila Milan n Memory of Stephanie Mattisse Milan from Paris Milan n Memory of Stephanie Mattisse Milan from Sydney Monet Milan n Memory of Stephanie Mattisse Milan from Athens Milan n Memory of Richard Poindexter from Tal Milan n Memory of Richard Poindexter from Lesli Milan n Memory of Richard Poindexter from Talia Milan n Memory of Richard Poindexter from Sophie Milan n Memory of Ray B. Johnson from Anna E. Johnson n Memory of Anne J. Foster from Anna E. Johnson n Memory of Carl D. Johnson from Anna E. Johnson n Memory of Edwin Jurica from Betty Jurica n Memory of Mildred Elzner from Betty Jurica n Memory of Albin Horak, Sr. from Kay Charanza n Memory of Lydia Rozell from Kay Charanza February 2003 n Memory, of Joan Haskins from SPJST Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Helen Gustafson n Memory of Alfonse Schwartz from Edwin and Lorene Vaculik n Memory of Johnnie J. Marusik from SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton n Memory of Travis Dernell from SPJST Lodge 179, Warrenton n Memory of Rubie Lee Huvar from SPJST Lodge 32, Victoria n Memory of Clara Cohen from SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Doris Brown from Lodge 92, Fort Worth n Memory of Miladie Mikeska Malcik from Mr. and Mrs. Jay Mikeska n Memory of Buddie Siegel from Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Pechacek n Memory of Ben Leshikar from SPJST Lodge 66, Waco n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Ray Nelson n Memory of Ruby Bowen'from Joyce Bowen Nelson n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Mikhaila Nelson n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Mary Flores n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Michelle Flores n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Richard Flores n Memory of Frank A. Jaap from Frank V. and Bernice Jaap n Memory of Alvina Skrla Jaap from Frank V. and Bernice Jaap March 2003 n Memory of Aubrey Elo Eilers from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Goehring n Memory of Ethel Elkins from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland n Memory of Frank and Mary Tilich from Rhonda and Mikel Bell n Memory of Dorothy Tilich Lathrop from Rhonda and Mikel Bell n Memory of Michael McRae from Charlie McRae n Memory of Michael McRae from Sean McRae n Memory of Michael McRae from Steven McRae n Memory of Michael McRae from Jerry L. Elzner n Memory of Alfonse Schwartz from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia n Memory of Anton Darilek from SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia n Memory of Myles Marek from SPJST Lodge 79, Corpus Christi n Memory of Myles Marek from Jerry L. Elzner n Memory of Myles. Marek from James E. Elzner n Memory of Joyce Stevenson from Marjorie Nowak n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Mike and Ruby Matula and Family n Memory of Ruby Bowen from Mr. and Mrs. Charles Netardus n Memory of Mary Katherine Mancell from Mancell Living Trust c/o Emil Mancell n Memory of "Paw-Paw" Emil Petr from Meribeth and Christopher Novak n Memory of "Paw-Paw" Emil Petr from J.J. and Jamie Lyn Novak n Memory of Elizabeth L. Walther from R.J. and Sherry Dorotik n Memory of Joe A. Martinek from Steve and Marlene Clark and Family n Memory of Andy Vavra from Bess Duewall n Memory of Andy Vavra from Stanley and Martha Broz n Memory of. Elizabeth Walther from Stanley and Martha Broz n Memory of Major Raymond E. Matula from Clarence R. Matula n Memory of Matilda Jurcak from Lillie Hruska n Memory of Allen Chernosky from Pauline Shiller n Memory of Mrs. John J. (Toni) Laza from Pauline Shiller n Memory of John T. Kroulik from Pauline Shiller n Memory of Elizabeth Walther from Pauline Shiller April 2003 In Memory of Andrew Vavra from Donnie and Janice Victorick In Memory of Ben E. Leshikar from SPJST Lodge 80, Holland In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gibson In Memory of Andrew J. Vavra from Lawrence and Patricia Vavra In Memory of Matilda "Tillie" Jurcak from Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kruppa In Memory of Andrew Vavra from Ernie and Billie VVentrcek -SPJST-

6NiSTNIK—Wednesday, May 21, 2003

Lodge Letters (Continued from page 3.) pick up the SPJST float and enter it in the Gedenke Parade.

George Janik and Raymond Kocian each have reached the 50-year milestone in SPJST and were presented their 50-year pins by Leo. Congratulations to both of these fine active SPJST members.

Our birthday lady for April was our newest transfer member, Annie Polnick.

Before the meeting, we all enjoyed a delicious meal of barbecue brisket, potato salad, slaw, beans, and a lot of very good- desserts prepared by our members. George Janik did an outstanding job preparing the brisket, Henrietta made the potato salad, Rosie made the slaw, and Jo Ann prepared the beans.

Following adjournment, we played several games of bingo.

Our next regular meeting is Monday, May 26 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, Weimar.

Fraternally, Jo Ann Jares, Secretary —SPJST-

24, Cyclone reports on May meeting Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday night. May 12 at Flag Hall. The meeting was called to order by President Brian Vanicek at 7:15 p.m. There were 22 members present — an astounding number in light of the fact that our Mother's Day dinner was on Sunday, May 11—the day before.

The sick list included only Willie Mae Vanicek. We hope she is doing better.

Birthdays were celebrated by Ann Hejl (81), Ginger Greger, Wilbert Mikeska, Louise Zavodny, and Bernice Sebek.

New members include James Elkins, Waymond Richter, Buddie Ballard, Gwen Rebecca Ralston, Jamie Reid, Melissa Dunlavey, Melanie Dunlavey, Scott Mainard, Mary Lou Mainard, Glenda Faye Lewis, Luke Krumnow, Seth Ray Krumnow. and Christopher Cabla. A warm welcome to you.

Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator David Nauert presented information on the Texas Barbecue Lunch being sponsored by the SPJST Home Office. The lodge voted to donate $75 to the Children's Advocacy Center which will be the benefactor of proceeds raised from the lunch.

In his report, Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska reported that the hall is rented for the next 12 weeks. Included in the rentals is T.C. Taylor's CD release party on May 25 at 6 p.m.

The Mother's Day dinner was a huge success as we had a large turnout. A count of 415 plates to go were sold, and 503 plates in the hall.

So much energy was put out by the cooks as they started at 3 a.m. The cooks in the kitchen were working for

two days and started at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Billy Smetanka and Johnnie Chervenka, Jr. are the SPJST State "42" champs. We are justifiably proud of their accomplishment.

The youth club had a meeting Sunday also. They had 14 members present along with a number parents.

Youth Leader Joan Vanicek gave high marks to all of the young people and the parents who helped out with the Mother's Day dinner. She also reported that the youngsters had purchased a picket in the Whistle Stop playground.

In his report, President Vanicek reported that he had received a letter from Lisa Dalzell, Miss Texas and that she considered her appearance at our.

Texas Spring Gala as one of the favorite stops of her reign. Brian also reported that the completed ad valorem tax exemption forms had been submitted to the Bell County Tax Assessor/Collector's office. It is now his decision to grant the exemption.

The next public event at Flag Hall is Czech Heritage Day on October 4.

Ocker Brethren will have its Father's Day dinner on June 15 at the hall.

Door prizes were won by Melanie Zavodny, Robert Macek, Gene Hejl, Bernice Sebek, and Wilbert Mikeska.

The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

Lodge 29, Taylor Member Lt. Cmdr. Donna Kaspar Serving Aboard Bridge of USS Harry S. Truman Lt. Cmdr. Donna Kaspar, who is deployed on board the USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), recently qualified as junior officer of the deck (underway) and conning officer.

She said the "Conn" is responsible for the ship's movement and gives rudder orders to the helm, which determines the direction the ship goes, and engine orders to the to the helm, which determines how fast it goes.

"It is great fun, particularly when we are launching and recovering aircraft," Kaspar said.

Kaspar, a 1982 Taylor High School graduate, graduated from the University of Texas in 1986 and joined the Navy. She was commissioned in 1988.

She is the daughter of Rudy and Lillian Kaspar and the granddaughter of Anna Matula, all of Taylor.

Kaspar is married to Commander Jim Piburn, Supply Corps, U.S. Navy.

She reported onboard the USS Harry S. Truman, homeported in

Norfolk,Virginia in May of 2001.

The USS Harry S. Truman was operating in the Mediterranean. It is the nation's newest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and is referred to as "97,000 tons and 4.5 acres of sovereign U.S. territory."

Recently, the Harry S. Truman was in the Mediterranean Sea and participated in strikes against Iraq, Kaspar said.

As of this writing, Kaspar is the training officer, responsible for shipwide drills and exercises.

"I'm also responsible for Command Indoctrination Class, ensuring all newly reported personnel attend this two-week course which covers command policies, procedures, safety, health plus basic damage control," Kaspar said. "I also manage the ship's training and travel budget."

Reprinted with permission of the Taylor Press.

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Next Meeting June 9 The next lodge meeting will be on Monday, June 9 at 7 p.m., preceded by the dinner social at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of this meeting will be to brainstorm new ideas for lodge events.

Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST--

Lodge 25, Ennis anticipates firstever May Fest this Saturday Lodge 25, Ennis held its regular monthly meeting on May 8, 2003 at 8 p.m. Johnnie Krajca led the membership with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Our Secretary Patricia Fowler read the minutes of the last meeting. The minutes were approved as read. All officer reports were given.

Congratulations to two of our graduates on receiving SPJST scholarships—Victoria McCallum and Jake Holland. President Eugene Dolezal thanked everyone for coming to the District Three Spring Meeting and that he delivered over 400 cans of food to the Helping Hands in Ennis.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Youth Leader Margaret Krajca gave her reports. A donation of $25 was given to Ennis High School Student Council and the U.S. Troops in behalf of Wes Krajca who is serving our country in Kuwait. The youth also went to the nursing home and visited with residents and took Easter cards and candy. Joseph Spaniel was first place winner in the Christmas Card Design Contest and Mildred Dolezal placed first in the Czech pastry contest at the District Three Spring Meeting on April 27.

The first May Fest will be on Saturday, May 24. Door will open at

On the Bridge Lodge 29, Taylor member Cmdr. Donna Kaspar watches over a sailor at the engine control on the navigation bridge of the 97,000-ton warship USS Harry S. Truman.

10 a.m. Free admission and entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barbecue dinner and all the trim-. mings will be available for only $7 per adult plate, and $5 per child plate.

The barbecue is being cooked by Frankie Svehlak and the ladies of the SPJST will prepare the parsley potatoes, sauerkraut, beans and coleslaw.

The smell of fresh baked kolaches and strudels—under the leadership of Betty Macalik—will fill the hall on Saturday, May 24, 2003. The

evening dance will start at 6 p.m.

Kyle Hunt, Lonnie Dean and Ryan Snipes will entertain. Admission is $10 per person. See ad in Vestnik for information.

Next Meeting June 12 The next lodge meeting will, be on Thursday, June 12 at 8 p.m.

Margaret Krajca FAC/Reporter/ Youth Leader —SPJST-

Wednesday, May 21, 2003—VESTNIKJ7 this celebration. Also, sweets will be needed for the sweet booth.

Second Vice President and Fraternal Activities Coordinator Beth Rabroker announced that the centennial tee-shirts and caps have arrived and are on sale. These will be featured at Members and Friends, the picnic. Also, the souvenir booklet President Pechal called the meeting is at the printer and will be on sale at to order at 1 p.m. Rogers school want- the picnic or as soon as they arrive. ed to decorate the hall for the sports She congratulated Lodge 47 tarok banquet to be held Monday night, players Jimmy Coufal and Elias May 5; therefore, we started our meet- Bigon. ing earlier to accommodate them. Neil Adeline Kohutek encouraged all Rabroker and Josef Morris brought in members to dress up in their early the flags and led the Pledge of 1900's dresses — men as well as Allegiance. A moment of silence was women. observed in memory of Leon Bartek.

Gladys Marek gave a very good May he rest in eternal peace. treasurer's report Visitors were Gladys Yates, Jerome Woodrow Marek gave the audit Greger and Freddie Schroeder. Fifty- report for three months. three members signed the roster.

We now have a new sales rep: Reported on the sick list were David Pechal. Call him for your insurPearlie Faichtinger and Dorothy ance needs.

Pechal, who was just discharged from Youth Leader Heidi Bartek reported the hospital and made it to the meet- 30 members at the meeting. The youth ing. club planted a tree in back of the hall April minutes were read by in honor of Arbor Day. Thanks to Secretary Adeline Kohutek and Woodrow Marek for purchasing the approved. tree and showing the youth how to New members are John W. Moon, plant it. Youth club graduates are: Kandee Lynn Moon, Melanie Jo Crystal Bartek; Amber Rice; Jeanette Regan, Christopher John Regan, Baca and Lisa Greger. Also Leeann Christian Lee Johnson, Dakota Garrett Psencik, Bradley Sutter and Ryan Popelka, Haley Grace Popelka, Alyssa Guidry. There may be others but these Hope Popelka, Colton John Regan, are all the names given to me. We will Patrick Neil Rabroker, Brock hate to lose them as Youth club memCompton Boone, Tanya M. Rhoades, bers but they certainly can attend the Billijo Rhoades, Blake C. Hix, Henry adult meetings now. We need the L.S. Jezek, Stephanie R. Sanders, and young people in our meetings.

Robert W. Dudley. We welcome all of Our next meeting will be these members and hope they will Wednesday night, June 4 at 7 p.m. All attend our meetings and other activi- Lodge 47 high school graduates will ties. be honored. Ice cream and desserts The roll call of officers, trustees following the meeting. and sales representatives was read by I am writing this for Dorothy Secretary.

Pechal since she has been ill. We all Correspondence consisted of a let- wish her a speedy recovery and hopeter from Dr. Ralph Wilson; a letter fully she will be able to write next from the Supreme Lodge about the month. barbecue on May 22 with proceeds Fraternally, going to the Children's Advocacy Adeline Kohutek, Secretary Center of Central Texas, Lodge 47 —SPJSTwill be cooking the briskuets and the pinto beans. Also a letter was received from the Education and Nature Center explaining the retreat scheduled for May 24 and May 25 at Greene Family Lodge Camp at Bruceville, Texas.

The unapproved April board minutes were read by Board Secretary Edwin Vasicek.

We were happy to see Gladys Yates visit our lodge. She spoke briefly We need you! about the activities that are happening: As most of you know, this year the Supreme Lodge barbecue; the Seaton Star Hall will celebrates its Scott and White Pharmacy plan for 100-year anniversary! Our lodge has SPJST members; the golf tournament; planned a lot of fun activities for our horseshoe tournament; and the senior June 1, 2003 picnic! retreat at Bruceville. Please come This year, Star Hall will have free again, Gladys.

Czech music, dancing, and demonstrations. Children's games and rides, a Officers Reports mechanical bull, moon walk, arts and Some of the members made head crafts booths and lots of fun are schedsausage. If anyone wants some, uled for everyone! please see or call Woodrow Marek.

We will also be preparing a homeThe last centennial meeting was made meal of sausage, sauerkraut, Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. new potatoes, green beans, and tea for Hopefully, by now, people have vol- $6. In addition, there will be a sweet unteered to help and we have every- booth, prize drawing, and commemothing ready for our 100th anniversary rative items for sale. celebration which will be held June 1, Pastor Joe Emerson from Seaton 2003. We are looking forward to a lot Brethren Church will be conducting a of members and friends coming out church service at our hall to start our for a good meal. There will be a lot of day-long festivities. Come out and activities for young and old alike. A enjoy. lot of work and planning has gone into We need all lodge members help to

Lodge 47, Seaton making final preparations for centennial event

47, Seaton invites members to help out with centennial activities

Lodge 48, Beyersville consignment auction this Saturday, May 24 SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will have a consignment auction on Saturday, May 24, 2003 as a fund raiser to help continue the renovation of the lodge hall. If you have an item around your farm or home that you would like to sell, plan on bringing it to our consignment auction.

We will accept tractors, cars, trucks, trailers, farm implements, primitives, as well as, usable household appliances. Please call Bobby Wuensche (512) 365-3013 as soon as possible so we can have an idea of what we will have at the sale and can then get some advertisements into the papers.

We are asking folks to donate the normal commission charge to the hall or more if you wish to do so.

You will be allowed to set a minimum selling price if so desired.

Partial Listing Here is a partial listing of the items being offered for sale: primitive farm equipment — two, twodisc one-way plow, single bottom one-way plow, two walk behind oneway plows, single row horse-drawn planter, single row horse-drawn cultivator, set of hill drops, walking stalk cutter, iron wheel wagon wheels, older model care rims, make this a huge success! Please call Edwin Pechal 985-2282 (overall activities); Heidi Bartek 984-2322 (kitchen); or Edwin Vasicek (out-side grill) 985-0392 to volunteer!

Star Hall could not have made it for the last 100 years without you! Please call and volunteer your time.

Fraternally, Heidi Bartek, Member 100-Year Planning Committee —SPJST-

48, Beyersville reports on May meeting Lodge

Model T or Model A front axles and rear ends, Chevy pickup, old boat and trailer, hand dirt scrapers, rope block and tackle, chain hoist, gas pump, well chain, riding lawn mower, household items, JD 4020 with power shift/excellent condition, one two-wheel cattle trailer, one four-wheel flatbed trailer, JD fourrow bedder, shredder, JD four-row with folding cultivator, two six-foot grain drills converted into roll around flower bed, axe sharpening stone, meat market scale, cash register, Dr. Pepper cabinet, home ice box, kerosene kitchen stove, antique pianos, porcelain salt and pepper shakers, old soda water bottles (Coke, Hires, Mason's Root Beer), old telephone wire insulators, old ceiling fan, old drinking fountain, comforter propane space heater, three electric space heaters, and numerous new items donated by area merchants.

Proceeds of auction sale will be used for renovation of hall!

We are still accepting items for the sale. Contact Bobby Wuensche (512) 365-3013. Inspection time is at 9 a.m. the day of the sale.

Auctioneer will be Buddy Johnson, license number TXS-6520 .

How to Get There From the Loop, take FM112 East.

Turn right on FM619 and go about four miles. The Lodge 4`8, Beyersville hall is on the right.

Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJSTcommission charge.

We have lots of great items, including numerous antiquities, so come on out on May 24 and join us.

You can buy some conversation pieces and help out the lodge at the same time. The youth club will be handling the food and drink booth, so please help support the youth and help them get started with their treasury.

Anyone involved in the auction should meet at the hall on May 21 at 7 p.m. to finalize plans.

Because of Leona's current health situation, we are asking all parties interested in booking the hall or needing information about rentals to call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733. Leave a message if you need, and she will get back with you. It is best for Leona to concentrate on her health right now and we support her.

The May meeting of Lodge 48, Beyersville was called to order by Vice President Sid Srnensky in the absence of President Stalmach. Sid led us in the Pledge of Allegiance and Youth Report afterward, the membership observed Denisse gave a report on the youth a moment of silence to ask for heal- club status. We currently have 12 ing for our beloved leader. members, and they are meeting today We accepted Joshua and Kayla at 5 p.m. They have camp and Hannington into the membership. By District Six Youth Achievement Day adding these two members, the lodge coming soon. A meal of barbecue now has achieved Honorable Mention 'sandwiches was served after the status in the Supreme Lodge youth meeting. A big thank you to Incentive Program.

Dahni Susan, Taylor Susan, Tyler Susan, and Jerad Susan who helped pick up litter after the meeting.

Consignment Auction We discussed the auction coming Coltin Wiesnerj, who is just six, and up at the end of this month. Bobby Scott Patranella helped sweep and reminded us that this is a consign- wipe tables. The adults were very ment auction, and that the people who glad to have these youth clean up bring their items will receive their after the meeting. Other youth had to sales proceeds on the items minus the leave to spend some time with mom

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 21, 2003 on Mother's Day, but we know that they, too, would have helped.

Our next meeting will also be in recognition of the 50-year members, Jerry Turek and Ruth Bibb. John Wuensche has agreed to barbecue. If you want to help, give him a call.

Please bring your horseshoes, dominoes, cards, or other games, and meet us out there at 3 p.m. Although we discussed changing the time, the adults will still meet at 3 p.m., and the youth will meet at 4 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Denisse Wuensche, Reporter —SPJST-

79, Corpus Christi honors 50-year members at dinner Lodge

The awards dinner was nice on Sunday, April 27, 2003, but there was a small attendance. We needed more members to be in attendance.

After the meal, the monthly meeting was held with all officers present except Treasurer Larry Wilks who was absent. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Sister Lera Nemecek and Sister Helen Sacky.

The minutes and financial report were dispensed to be given at the next meeting. All the other reports were brief. The monthly donation was used to pay for the new flag stands—a cost of about $120. The flags were used at the hall. There also was a donation of $25 for kolaches for the reception after the multi-cultural mass on May 2.

There were three members to receive 50-year pins—Marie Miller, Patrick Peal and Darryl] Snapka.

None were present. Also awarded were Everyday Hero pins to several members and some non-members.

Some were present, and others were absent.

Since the District Seven Spring Meeting is on the third Sunday, May 18, it was decided to change our monthly meeting to Sunday, May 25, honoring all the mothers. The men will do the cooking, serving, and members are asked to bring side dishes. The dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. After dinner, the monthly meeting will be held.

There were several door prizes awarded then the meeting was adjourned.

Fraternally, Helen Pavelka Secretary/Reporter —SPJST-

87, Temple readying for June 10 dinner and awards presentation Lodge

Our meeting called to order by President Dan Kacir. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for departed members. Minutes of the previous meeting and correspondence were

read by Secretary Bertha Capps. A thank you note was read from John and Diane Troy for the free trip they will be taking soon. Treasurer's report was given by Daryl Entrop. FAC Emma Perry gave her report on the SPJST Texas Barbecue Lunch to be held on Thursday, May 22, 2003.

Youth Leader Pam Capps gave her report. The youth are making plans for the Youth Achievement Day and a trip to Schlitterbahn. Parents are invited to go along, too.

Old Business Daryl Entrop motioned to have the trees and brush we had cut down pushed to another part of the property.

The motion passed.

New Business Bertha Capps motioned to give the two girls participating in the royalty/queen contest and the two girls in the duchess contest $50 each toward the purchase of their dresses.

The motion passed.

Down Memory Lane ...

Lodge 87 SPJST of Temple invites all members and their families to join in a catered meal, fellowship, and awards presentation on Tuesday June 10, 2003 at the lodge hall located mile north from Adams Avenue on North 50th Street. The social begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by the free meal at 7 p.m. The meal is being catered by Mungia's Barbecue Restaurant and Catering Service in Heidenheimer.

There will be a short business session followed by the awards ceremony and prize drawing. One lucky winner will win a 8 by 11 foot Sundance Canopy. Entertainment will be by Bill Bezdek and his Melody Machine of Denton. The theme is "Down Memory Lane at the SPJST Lodge 87." Please return your RSVP cards

by June 2, 2003 so we can plan for the meal. We look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions, please call us (254) 773-6164; or (254) 778-4371. %Fraternally, Bertha Capps, Reporter —SPJST-

88, Houston Homecoming Sunday, June 1 Lodge

Make plans now to join your family and friends at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston on Sunday, June 1 for the annual homecoming celebration. A barbecue dinner with all the trimmings will be served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The meal is free to members with a current membership card. Guest dinner tickes are $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Pastries and coffee will als be available. Also, the Youth Club will e serving their ever-popular homemade ice cream in the youth room.

The Lodge 88 Orchestra and Lodge 88 Choral Club will perform from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dance music will be provided by by Texas Sound Czech Dance. Dance tickets are $6 for adults. Children under 12 are free.

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88, Houston reports on lodge, member activities Lodge

One of our members, William Lamar Walden, passed away on April 29. He was a World War II Army Veteran and a lifetime member of Lodge 88. We extend our sympathy to his family.

On the 28th of May, it will be one year since our dear sister, Tillie Helmcamp, passed away. We all miss her so much. Tillie was an inspiration to all who knew and loved her. She will always be remembered for her honesty and her courage to speak up for what was right. As for the SPJST, she was a true fraternalist whose many years of service indicate how very proud she was of being a member of this great organization.

Our sales representatives are working hard. In February, Helen Hegwood was the top producer in District Five for applications and insurance written.

March top producer for applications was Marian Kadlecek and Robert Dvorak of Lodge 232, Mid-Houston, was the top producer for insurance written.

We had a special treat with our refreshments after our April meeting— the week of Easter. Margie Anders brought deviled eggs for everyone— about 80 members. That is a lot of deviled eggs to make. Thank you, Margie.

Josephine Bun was on the sick list the first part of April. We hope all is well with her now.

Homecoming Celebration Our annual homecoming will be on Sunday, June 1. Barbecue with all the trimmings will be served. Dinner will be free to members with a current membership card. Guest tickets will be $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. The Lodge 88 Orchestra and Choral Club will entertain. Texas Sound Czech will furnish music for a dance from 3 to 7 p.m. The youth club will have its good homemade ice cream in the youth room.

Youth Leader Barbara LinneyGonzales has announced that District Five Youth Achievement Day is set for Sunday, June 29 at Lodge 88. She would like to have members come so please mark your calendars. This year's camp will be July 18, 19, and 20 at Lone Star in La Grange.

Dances in June are as follows: June 7—Jack Melick, "The Piano Man", big band, Dress Code June 14—Aubrey Tucker, big band, Dress Code June 21—Czech Melody Masters, polka and variety June 28—No Dance Fraternally, Viola Cox Second Vice President —SPJST-

107, Floresville reports on May meeting Lodge

Dear Members, Lodge 107, Floresville held its monthly meeting on May 12, 2003 at

7 p.m. President Pruski called the meeting to order. Youth member Kevin Bayer led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The roll call of officers found Vice President Sears absent. President Pruski announced that Vice President Sears had resigned his position.

Sick Call - the following have been hospitalized since the last meeting— Lucille Novak, John Bayer, and Mike Jaimes. They are all home recovering.

The minutes of the March 23, 2003 meeting were read and approved. The minutes of the April 13, 2003 meeting were also read and approved.

There was no correspondence.

The treasurer's report was read and approved.

Financial Secretary Bielefield reported one new member, Charles Moudry and two terminations, Kathy Lee Ploch, and August Merecka, who had passed away.

Hall Manager Bertrand - no report.

Youth Leader Pruski reported tht there were nine youth and seven adults at the youth meeting today. We have seven eligible for LIT Camp on June 13 to 15.

The election of youth club officers was held. The results were as follows: President Lian Pruski Vice President Joshua Bayer Secretary Kristy Anderson Treasurer Hope Bayer Sergeant-at-Arms Tayler Korus Reporter Travis Purchis Flag Bearer Brandon Korus Assistant Flag Bearer Zachary Bayer Phone Committee Ashley Anderson, Kristy Anderson Please make note of the following activity dates: June 8—Lodge meeting July 13—District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) at the Poteet VFW July 20—Lodge meeting July 30—District Seven Camp August 4—Monthly lodge meeting August 3—StateYAD in Temple There was no old business discussed.

New Business Proceeds from the April Split-thePot were given to the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum.

A motion was made by Bob Bayer that the March charity proceeds would go to Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis; that the April charity proceeds go to the local Special Olympics, and that the May charity proceeds go to the local Mom's Club. The motion was seconded by Polly Bayer. Motion carried.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bayer announced that the SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament would be on May 17.

A special election was held to fill the vice president's vacancy. Darla Jaimes was elected to complete the term.

The next meeting will be June 8, 2003 at 3 p.m.

Wednesday, May 21, 2003—VESTNIK/9 The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Connie Jo Purchis Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 139, Danbury

reports on May meeting Lodge 139 met May 7, 2003 with 11 members and one guest present.

President Lonnie Lostak called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Guest District Five State Field Representative Lynn Johnsen was introduced.

Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved followed by the financial report. Communications were read by Lorenda Baldwin.

Lynn Johnsen gave a report on the insurance sales for District Five, explained the lodge standing in sales, and reported on the new categories for the coming year.

A moment of silence was held in memory of Edwin McLelland.

It was reported that Vincent Heckler was ill. We are wishing him a speedy recovery and looking forward to seeing him at the next meeting.

Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 148, El Maton

appreciation dinner set for May 31 SPJST Lodge 148, El Maton is having its Appreciation Dinner on May 31, 2003. Fried chicken will be provided by the lodge, and members attending are asked to bring their favorite covered dish. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. at the Blessing Community Center. Please come.

Diana Johnson Secretary/Reporter Fraternally, —SPJST-

Lodge 172, Pasadena

members enjoy dinner and dancing at annual social Hello to All! Our social dinner/dance was a success, although we wish more people had come out. The food was good and so was the music. Many thanks to all who helped out. We couldn't have done it without you.

The executive trustee board met at 11 a.m., Monday, and one item discussed was to buy a fax machine, recorder, copy machine for the lodge.

It will be hooked to the phone with some phone number. If it works out —okay. If not, changes can be made.

It was also decided from now on— the rest of the year—we will have a covered dish meal for regular meet-

ings. The meetings are the fourth Sunday of the month at 2 p.m. We open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence.

Then eat. We resume the meeting after the meal—about 2:45 p.m.

We lost a longtime member, John Mikeska in April 2003.

The next meeting will be May 25, 2003 at 2 p.m. So come one, come all.

Fraternally, Julius Zella Second Vice President Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 183, Arlington

invites members to get involved and share their opinions We have well over 100 members in our lodge. Many are young men and women with small children. It is difficult for them to attend our meetings or become active on committees for this reason, and it is understandable. They will become more active when time permits.

We have several members who carry most of the work load and do an exceptionally good job. These members are recognize and rewarded for their efforts. thanks to these dependable members we can boast of a successful club. Of course, you will always have some members who are not pleased with the way things are being run, but believe me, the officers, chairman, directors and working members in our lodge make every effort to do a good job which should please everyone.

If you are unhappy about the way something is being done, talk to the chairman of that committee and let this chairman have the value of your opinion.

We get a complete and very professionally-prepared monthly operating statement from Robert Sill, our comptroller, which brings everything up to date. Any governmental agency can audit his records at any time and find them to be exceptionally accurate.

It is your obligation to call anything that is happening in our lodge that does not please you or that you are unhappy about to the president or the chairman of that committee. You should also praise the lodge members when in your observation or opinion, they have done a good job.

Fraternally, Martha Phillips, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 183, Arlington

celebrates lodge mortgage burning with party, dance On April 25, 2003, the lodge had a party and dance with music provided by the Melodion Band featuring Miroslav Chodl from the Czech Republic. Over 100 were present at this celebration. For those of you who missed this celebration, you missed a

very good time.

During the evening, one of the highlights—and you might say the purpose of having this social event— was the burning of the mortgage on our building.

The officers and their helpers did a great job decorating and also preparing the food which was served all during the evening. The lodge was decorated with red, white and blue tablecloths. On the tables were placed red, white and blue balloons, and candles.

Also, we cannot forget the beautiful and delicious cake which was decorated also in red, white and blue. We even had lighted trees with red, white and blue lights.

During the evening, all officers and all past officers were recognized.

Some of these officers had come in from out of town to be part of this important ceremony. However, there was one very important person who was not mentioned. He was never an officer, but he was most important in our securing this building. His name Ed Kral who helped secure the loan at the bank by signing the note guaranteeing payment of this loan.

Lodge Gives to Mission Arlington During the evening, Ann Pustejovsky presented a check for $1,000 to Mission Arlington. This check was accepted by Tillie Burgin on behalf of Mission Arlington.

Also, we had a prize drawing, and there were some nice prizes for the winners.

We were proud to see that District Three Director Johnnie Krizan was able to make it, and we were very happy to see Jeanne Roznos come who came all the way from West to be at this celebration. Jeanne was president for several years. We miss her and her family.

Fraternally, Martha Phillips, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 189, Bryan-

College Station to meet June 8 at C&J Barbecue Our June meeting will be held at C & J Barbecue, 110 Texas Avenue, Bryan, Texas, on Sunday June 8, 2003 at noon. A barbecue lunch provided by the lodge will be served after which the meeting will follow.

This luncheon is provided by the lodge as a reward to the membership from an incentive award given by the Supreme Lodge to Lodge 189 for its activities last year. All members and their guests are urged to attend.

Fraternally, Albert R. Scasta, President —SPJST-

Corpus Christi

Circle of Women May meeting report We began our meeting on May 1, 2003 with a moment of silence in honor and in memory of Helen

Sacky, a charter member of our Circle as well as of the Dallas Krouzek, who passed away last month. She was a devoted lifetime member of SPJST. We gave a charitable donation in her name to the Sokol gym fund. We will miss her.

We had our luncheon catered in honor of Mother's Day, and all enjoyed the day off from cooking, with the exception of the Kitchen Angels who made desserts for us.

They were Betty Jurica, Ella Simcik, Jill Sijansky, Dorothy McCoy, Mary Ann Benes, Caroline Farek, and Helen Kasparek. Thanks to all of them for making the goodies. Thanks again also to Dorothy McCoy, who decorated our tables with small vases of South Texas wildflowers and potpourri, making this a special Mother's Day celebration. And a final thanks to Jerry Sijansky, who was kind enough to pick up our barbecue and all the trimmings from Miller's.

Rosalie Williams had a special announcement—she and Bud DuPlessis will be married next month, June 14. Congratulations and best of luck to the two of them.

Dorothy McCoy told us about a possible tour of the Piciclin' Smith Factory in Taft. She spoke with David Smith, the owner, and he suggested that we wait until a little later in the month to go on our field trip when they are in production. After a brief discussion, it was decided that we would go there on Wednesday, May 28, meeting first at Sokol at 9 a.m. then carpooling to Taft, followed by lunch. That should be a fun outing for all of us who like pickles and all things pickled.

Jerry Elzner asked that we try to come to the multi-cultural mass held at the Corpus Christi Cathedral on May 2. Sixteen different ethnic groups are represented including the Czechs. The costumes of the homeland are worn by those participating, songs are sung in different languages, and after the service, there is a gathering held in the basement of the Cathedral, at which the typical foods of the different countries are offered to all.

Our meeting was very abbreviated due to this being our Mother's Day observance. So after we finished with the meeting, we passed out door prizes, recited our motto and enjoyed a hearty lunch and good fellowship.

Fraternally, Becky Elzner —SPJST-

Fort Worth Ladies

Circle reports on May meeting The meeting opened at 10:30 a.m. with Martha Durham presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The guests were welecomed as was our new member.

Our guests were Mary Ann Adcock, Dona Hubenak and Joyce Muldoon. The new member is Peggy Hubenak.

The minutes of the April meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report was approved. Pauline

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Morbitzer reported that we have 65 paid members and that 40 were in attendance.

Hostess Chairman Mary Ann Kozel reported that Martha Andreas, Billy Jean Lewellan, and Betty Jane Lindsay were our hostess for the lunch.

Joyce Tesar gave the manager's report.

In old business, it was determined that most of the members were not interested in a trip at this time.

Happy birthday wishes went to Diris Overstreet and Aurora Maldino.

Dona Hubenak, a guest who was very welcome because she is a longtime friend of many, talked about her life. On September 15, she will be 95 years old. She and her husband

grew up in Bell County. Since times were very difficult, they moved to Fort Worth where her husband got a job earning 38 cents per hour. She said the doctor charged $25 to deliver each of her children Her husband died in 1974 while they were farming.

She doesn't run the farm anymore but she still lives there. Very interesting! Please come again.

Door prises went to Mary Ann Kozel, Florence Greer, Gloria Farel, Justine Chalupka, Joyce Tesar, Laura Posival, Evelyn Scaff. Robyn Brownlee, Billye Starr, and Norma McLendon. Meeting was adjourned.

Lunch and bingo followed.

Fraternally, Evelyn Scaff, Reporter —SPJST-

Reunions Filipp Family Descendants of Joseph Filipp, who came to Texas from Prchalov, Pribor, Austria in 1975 along with his son Frantz and family will hold their 49th reunion of the extended Filipp family will be held at the K.C. Hall outside of Port Lavaca on Sunday, June 8, 2003.

Barbecue chicken and sausage, German potatoes, green beans, tea, and coffee will be prepared by the local hosts. Please bring a covered dish, salad and/or dessert to complement this menu. Also need items for prize drawing and spin wheel game.

For further information, contact EllaMarie Filipp, P.O. Box 143, Danbury, Texas 77534; or phone (979) 922-1524.

Thanks, EllaMarie Filipp

Kocurek-KahanekSliva-Hamala Families The families of Ignac and Emilie Kocurek, Charles and Mary Kahanek, Joseph and Albina Sliva, *Joseph and Julia Sliva (this information is correct because Joseph married again following the death of his first wife), Anton and Juliana Sliva, Ludvik and Annie Sliva, and Frank J. and Frances Hamala cordially invite all descendants of their ancestors, Vaclav and Mary Sliva, to their 17th biennial reunion on Sunday, June 1, 2003 at the American Legion Hall in El Campo, Texas.

Kocurek descendant Robert Vacek of the Austin American Statesman newspaper will report on a special software program he has purchased for tracking the Family Tree of this pioneer Texas Czecho-Moravian clan.

Registration ($4 - individual and $8 - family) is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 am. Each family attending is asked to bring a meat, side dish, and dessert for the noon meal. Drinks and chleba (bread) will be provided.

Submitted by Joanna Kocurek Schwartzkopf 708 Farley Street El Campo, Texas 77437 Phone (979 543-3852

Martinec Reunion Descendants of the late Joe and Rose (Martis) Martinec will hold its

19th reunion on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at Maxie and Linda Morgan's residence, 1709 North Houston, Cameron, Texas. Registration will be at 10:30 a.m. Barbecue and sausage will be provided. Each family is requested to being a side food item.

Lunch will be served 12:30 p.m.

Please bring a favorite family recipe.

For more information, contact James Kocurek via email: ajkocurek@yahoo.com; phone (512) 444-2527; or contact Linda Morgan via email Imorgan@cameronisd.net .; or phone (254) 697-6168.

May 24 Zabcik family—at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville, Texas at 11 a.m.

A catered meal will be served. Please bring a dessert. For more information, please contact Brian Zabcik via email zabcik@earthlink; or Barbara Zabcik Docekal via email barbarazd @attbi.com ; or (972) 562-5970.

June 1.

Shiller-Hejl families—at Thorndale Senior Citizens Center. For additional information, contact Eileen J. Shiller (512) 856-2205; write to 850 spur 619, Elgin, Texlas, 78621; or contact Viola Shiller (512) 898-2289; write to P. 0.

Box 128, Thrall, Texas 76578.

June 7 Descendants of Josef A. and Anna (Junek) Mares—from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Cyril and Methodius Parish Hall, Cistern, Texas. For information, contact Pat Mares Keller (210) 623-5912.

June 7 - 8 families—in Dobecka-Pratka Dubina, Texas. For information, call or email Mary Lou Kubesch Ideus (281) 347-4419; txgal@iwon.com ; or Cecil Dobecka (972) 304-3962.

June 8 Belicek family—at the Senior Activity Center, 210 East Salty Street, Thorndale. If you have questions, contact Johnnie Mogonye (512) 4536014; or via email at jhemdlm2 @aol.com .

June 14 Elzner family—at the Meeting Place, 402 C.M. Allen Parkway, San Marcos, Texas from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

June 21 Tesar-Novak families—at the VFW on FM 730 in Azle, northwest of Fort Worth.

For information, contact Lou Woolsey, (817) 237-5984; Mary Ann Krivanek (817) 237-1320; or reply to 1708 Florence Drive, Azle, Texas 76002.

—SPJST-

In Memoriam Expression

of Sympathy The entire membership of Lodge 202, Jourdanton wishes to express sincere sympathy to the family and friends of CLEM NOVOSAD, age 73, of Tonopah, Arizona, who passed away May 3, 2003 in Phoenix, Arizona. He was born to Tom and Marie Novosad in Jourdanton, Texas on November 22, 1929. He attended school in La Parita and Jourdanton, graduating from Jourdanton High School in 1947. He enlisted in the United States Navy on October 5, 1948. His ranking at the time of retirement on February 16, 1973 was SKC (Store Keeper Chief).

Mr. Novosad married Frances Polansky on August 25, 1951 in California. They lived in many ports during his years in the Navy.

Mr. Novosad was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Marie Novosad; brothers, Charlie Novosad and George Novosad; sisters, Stazie Hon and Helen Zezula.

He is survived by his wife, Frances; sons, Dan of Phoenix, Arizona, Steve of Wildomar, California, Robert and wife, Erin of Elsinore, California; daughters, Karen Norman and husband, Brady of Cottage Grove, Oregon and Kathy Sheehan and husband, Bob of Las Vegas, Nevada; and grandchildren, Steven, Lisa, Garrett, Deborah, Brittany, David and Heather; brother, Gus Novosad of Jourdanton and sisters, Olga Anderson of Brenham and Lillian Hanna of Taylor.

Clem Novosad was a longtime member of Lodge 202. He will be sorely missed.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST-

Resolution

of Sympathy We the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, on behalf of our entire membership and the entire SPJST Society, wish to extend our deepest sympathies to the family of our dearly departed lodge brother, RAYMOND HOVORAK, who passed away on Saturday evening, March 15, 2003 at his residence in the Cooks Point Community.

Brother Hovorak was born September 1, 1929 in Cooks Point, the son of Joe and Albina (Luksa) Hovorak. He received his education in the Burleson County public schools and attended Durham's Business School in Austin. He was married to Doris Sefcik on August 12, 1950 in the parsonage of the Caldwell Brethren Church. He worked as a crane operator for Alcoa for 31 years. Following his retirement in 1987, he enjoyed ranching and fishing.

He was preeeded in death by his parents; and son, Randy Hovorak.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Doris Hovorak; son and daughter in-law, Joe and Sandra Hovorak of Caldwell; daughters and sons in-law, Sherry and Terry Helton of Austin, Donna and Lee Martin of Anchorage, Alaska, and Lisa and Glynn Wood of Rockdale; sisters, Lottie Drgac and Martha Trcalek both of Caldwell; sister in-law, Lillie Mae Wright of Montgomery; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Brother Hovorak were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, March 18, 2003 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Reverend Al Newby and Reverend Henry Beseda officiating. Burial followed in the New Tabor Church Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Alan Wright, Alvin Bormann, Ben F. Trcalek, Jr., D.D. Lightsey, Henry Brinkmann, Raymond Loehr, and Floyd Lina.

Memorials may be made of the Hospice Brazos Valley or the American Cancer Society.

May our departed lodge brother rest in eternal peace and his memory live with us forever.

Fraternally submitted, Resolution Committee Ben Trcalek, Jr. Stanley Mrnustik Susan Skrabanek —SPJST-

Resolution

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Karel Havlicek, Lodge 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, HENRY LEON KOERTH, who passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2003 at the age of 58 years. He was born July 31, 1944 in Hallettsville to Oscar Henry and Mildred Matula Koerth. He was owner of Henry's Auto Sales and was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Hallettsville.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Michal Koerth of Hallettsville; daughter, Dana Walters of Round Rock; son, Wayne Koerth and wife of Sachse; father, Oscar Henry Koerth of Hallettsville; and grandchildren, Ryan Walters, Brianna, Alexandra, and Hunter Koerth.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred Koerth.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m., Friday, March 21 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and 10 a.m., Saturday, May 22 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Following the rosary, services were held at 10:30 a.m. also at Sacred Heart Church. The Reverend John Peters officiated. Burial followed in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek --SPJST-

Wednesday, May 21, 2003--VESTNIK/11

Expression of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Karel Havlicek, Lodge 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister, ELLA JOSEPHINE MORISAK, 87, of El Campo who passed away Friday, March 14, 2003. She was born October 26, 1915 in Flatonia to Anton and.Sofie Zidek. Mrs. Morisak was a retired cook for St. Philip's School Cafeteria and Rita's Drive Inn in El Campo. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and the SPJST. Survivors include daughters, Rita Dornak of El Campo and Dolores Kutach and Anita Kutach, both of Austin; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest J. Morisak; parents; step-mother, Annie Pavlicek Zidek; sister, Carrie Burkett; brothers, Louis Zidek, and Charlie Zidek; and stepbrothers, Edwin Pavlicek and Simon Pavlicek.

A parish wake service was held at 4 p.m., Sunday, March 16 at Tris.ka Funeral Home Chapel in El Campo.

Services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 17 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, west of Hallettsville.

The Reverend John Peters officiated.

Burial followed in the Worthing Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek

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Resolution

of Sympathy We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of Karel Havlicek, Lodge 4, Hallettsville, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge brother, JOE RAY PRASEK, 80, who passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2003. He was born January 16, 1923 in Hallettsville to Emil and Agnes Staha Prasek. Mr. Prasek worked for Shell Oil Company, serving 33 years at the Gohike Field location. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville.

Survivors include daughters, Phyllis of Sugar Land and Shana Opela of Hallettsville; step-daughter, Cindy Rother of Hallettsville; stepson, Blake A. Bethke of Victoria; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Landgrebe Prasek; parents; sister, Leona Burt; and brother, Julius John Prasek.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 29 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville. The

Reverend Beyer officiated. Burial followed in the Hallettsville City Cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Gayenell Chudej Victoria Zak Kathryn Woytek -SPJST--

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed brother, J.E. "ED" LACKEY, 83, a retired printer, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2003 in Fort Worth.

Funeral service was at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 19 in Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, April O. Memorials may be made to James L. West Hospice.

Ed was born on February 20, 1920 in Mineral Wells. He lived in Fort Worth most of his life and was a retired printer with Southwest Petroleum Gulf Oil, Acme Brick, and State Reserve Life insurance Co. He was an avid baseball player, manager, and umpire.

He was a member of Northwest Church of Christ, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, and a graduate of North Side High School class of 1938.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, LaVerne Lackey of Saginaw; son, Gary Lackey and wife, Brenda of Keller; daughter, Karen Cromwell and husband, Don of Saginaw; brother, W.D. "Bill" Straw and wife, Pat of Saginaw; grandchildren, Scott and Brandon Lackey, Candice Stites and husband, David, Garrett Gromwell; great-grandchild, Anna Kathryn Stites; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Mount Olivet Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

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Youth Letters Section

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

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members honors mothers present gifts to moms at May meeting Dear Readers, At our May 4, 2003 meeting, we elected new officers.

We also honored the mothers for Mother's Day, discussed Youth Achievement Day and the need to get cards in, camp, and that everyone is to help with the scrapbook. We took cakes to West rest home for May birthdays. Door prizes were given out. The next meeting will be June 1.

Fraternally, Jesse Karlik 5/21/03

Dear Readers, We had our May meeting, gave the mothers pretty colored jars with candy, had a good meal, and talked about Youth Achievement Day on June 22, 2003 at Lodge 25, Ennis.

Everyone got their cards and forms for camp. We had election of new officers. Everyone was given sheets for scrapbook. So we will be very busy.

Fraternally, Amelia Peterson 5/21/03

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

elects new officers at May meeting

members discuss YAD requirements

Dear Readers, We had our meeting on May 4, 2003.

We honored our mothers of the lodge, took birthday cakes to West rest home, discussed Youth Achievement Day, camp, and everyone is to help make the scrapbook. New officers for 2003 were also elected.

The next meeting is June 1, 2003.

Fraternally, Erika Karlik 5/21/03

Dear Readers, Hope everyone had a happy Mothers Day. We had our meeting May 4, 2003 and honored the mothers. We took cakes to West rest home for birthdays.

We discussed District Three Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and the need to get our cards in and camp forms.

Everyone is going to work on the scrapbook. We will meet on May 16, 2003 at 6:30 p.m.

Hope everyone is enjoying the spring weather.

Fraternally, Anna Dulock 5/21/03

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood

reports on spring district meeting Dear Readers, We attended the District Three Spring Meeting Sunday, April 27. It was discussed that District Three Camps will be July 18 through 21.

There are no cell phones or pagers allowed at camp.

We are to bring white tee-shirts for the dying craft. June 1, Youth Achievement Day forms are tuned in.

Leader-in-Training forms are turned in to the District Youth Counselor May 15. Elections were also held: President Brooke Craig; Vice President Christi Sparkman; Secretary Traci Dobecka; and Reporter Amber May: Frattrnally yours, Christi Sparkman 5/21/03 -SPJST-

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood

takes cakes to West rest home residents Dear Readers, We took cakes to West rest home for the birthday party.

We had our meeting May 4, 2003, talked about what we need to do tp make the scrapbook, Youth Achievement Day cards, and camp forms need to be turned in to Peggy Dobecka. We need to get all of our projects done. New officers for 2003 were elected. Nice meal was served for Mother's Day. Fraternally, Btadley Dulock 5/21/03

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club members place in card contest Dear Readers, Our meeting was on Sunday, May 6. The District Three Spring Meeting was discussed. Bracy Craig won first and Christi Sparkman won third in the Christmas Card Design , Contest. The care package was sent off to the armed forces that we all donated to. We also held election of officers.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka 5/21/03 —SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Club members host spahetti dinner Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, On Sunday, April 27, we held our annual spaghetti dinner, followed by the May meeting -- due to it falling on Mother's Day. During the meeting we elected the new officers for 2003-2004: President Alicia Ford Vice President Katey Schumann Secretary Jessica Schumann Treasurer Dawn Rackel Reporter Emily Jatzlau Sergeants-at-Arms Curtis Ford and Dale Korth Flag Bearers Kristy Schumann and Julie Schneider Assistant Secretary Amanda Villanueva Assistant Treasurer Kameron Schumann Our charity for the month of May is for each member to bring a United States flag. Our charity for the month of June is for each member to bring $5. The money will go to buy trees to plant in the empty lawn next to the hall.

Our June meeting will be held on June 8. We will be having a booth at the Catholic church's annual bazaar on May 25. Please come out and help support us.

After our meeting, Mrs. Susan Skrabanek, our guest speaker, discussed the changes to some of the YAD rules and camp. This year the theme year for camp will be "The 50's." She then gave door prizes away.

The meeting was adjourned.

Until next time, Emily Jatzlau, Reporter

very surprised and excited. From this same group of birds, I was able to enter Austin's Star of Texas Show with a roaster (13 week old bird) on March 22 which I made the sale. I placed 28th out of about 80 entries.

Working with any animal project takes a lot of time and hard work, but it pays off in the end!

Fraternally, Chandler Malazzo 5/21/03 —SPJST-

Youth Leader's Report Youth Leader Wendy stated that Lodge 202, Jourdanton wants to join us if we go to Splashtown this summer.

She told everyone to be thinking of a Christmas card design for the contest on May 18, 2003 at the Good. Shepherd Lutheran Church. Youth Leader Wendy reminded those eligible for Leaders-in-Training Camp that the dates are were June 13 to 15.

Upcoming dates to remember are as follows:

The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Fraternally, Travis Purchis, 10 Reporter 5/21/03 —SPJST-

June 8—Lodge meeting

107, Floresville Youth Club reports on May meeting Lodge

Dear Members We held our monthly meeting on May 12, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. Vice President Anderson called the meeting to order. Travis Purchis led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the April 13, 2003 meeting were read and approved.

The treasurer's report was read.

Under old business, it was reported that the outing to go ice skating or to Laser Quest is still on hold.

No new business was discussed.

July 13—District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) at the Poteet VFW

July 20—Lodge Meeting July 30—District Seven Camp Augugst 4—Monthly lodge meet-

107, Floresville Youth Club member joins in SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza Lodge

ing

August 3—State YAD in Temple There were no birthdays to observe.

The results of the youth club elections are as follows: President Lian Pruski Vice President Joshua Bayer Secretary Kristy Anderson Treasurer Hope Bayer Sergeant-at-Arms Tayler Korus Reporter Travis Purchis

Dear Readers, I attended the SPJST Easter Eggstravaganza on April 18. I had a lot of fun hiding the eggs for the little kids and hunting with the older kids. I also hope to go next year. Thank you, Miss Melanie for letting me help.

Sincerely, Travis Purchis, 10 5/21/03 —SPJST-

148, El Maton Youth Club reports on recent meetings Lodge

The March meeting was brought to order at 3 p.m. with Andrew Zielonka leading in the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes from the January meeting were read and accepted. The financial report was read by Diana Johnson, and it was accepted. The club went over the March Vestnik project.

April Business Meeting

Seaton Youth Club Observes Arbor Day What do you do for Arbor Day when your lodge sits on a big parklike property? You plant a tree, of course. Pictured above are members of the Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club who got together recently to do just that.

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17, New Tabor Youth Club member knows hard work has its rewards Lodge

Dear Readers, Besides participating in SPJST activities, I am also a member of the Cooks Point 4-H Club (Burleson County). On February 1, 2003, I participated in the San Antonio Livestock Show with my broiler project. I placed ninth out of 193 entries. I was

Flag Bearer Brandon Korus Assistant Flag Bearer Zachary Bayer Phone Committee Ashley Anderson, Kristy Anderson

Lodge trustee Woodrow Marek helps Youth Club members plant tree.

The meeting was brought to order at 3 p.m. with Andrew Zielonka leading in the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the March meeting were read nad accepted. The financial report was read by Diana Johnson and the club accepted them. The decorations were discussed for the Appreciation Dinner in May. A theme was decided on, but the club decided not to tell so that it would be a surprise to the loge.

The youth have enough money to have an outing for the members.

Several suggestions were made.

Diana Johnson suggested that the outing should be something educations— maybe to the zoo in Houston. A date for this will be set later. The others present agreed.

Several movies have been donated to the youth. A movie night for the youth and the lodge was discussed. A night needs to be set up for this also.

Suggestions will be taken during the month and reported at the May meeting.

The Vestnik project and were reported on and completed.

The fraternal activities were reported, and the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Kirk Wendel Reporter 5/21/03 —SPJST-

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RozmilY tatkek, ten se o nine stars, co on se nackla, od jara do jaral Rozmila matkka pere tin kogilku, od price nentiva pokoje na chvilku.

Slovoietk Vocabulary

rodke, parents rozmilY, a., e, dear, beloved tatkek, father matkka, mother faro, spring kogilka, shirt chvilka, a little while price, work starati se, I, to care for prati 111, to launder inivati tO use to have riadlati se 1, to work a lot nemivd pokoje, doesn't have rest MluvniceL-Grammar

1. The Nominative and Accusative Cases: In Czech the nouns are declined according to their grammatical functions in the sentence. The nouns that have been listed in the vocabulary have been in the nominative ease. The nominative is the case of the subject of the sentence Or of the predicate nominative (after the verb "to be'').

The nominative is also the case of a noun standing alone (unless in direct address, or understood as a part of an incomplete sentence).

The accusative case is the case of the direct object of transitive verbs. It tells what person or object is directly affected by the action of the verb. it answers the questions: Whom? What?

The masculine inanimate and neuter hard nouns have the same form in the accusative as in the nominative. The feminine nouns change the ending "a" to "u": Ex.:Mus. Nominative: Accusative:

luaniatiate Fern. lottuit knihu kaluil kWh°

Neuter mkko miliko

2. Sentences using the accusative case: Student ma kabat.

Student. ma knihu, student ma mleko.

The three nouns: kabat, kniha, and mleko are the direct objects in the three sentences and they are said to be in the accusative case. Note that kabat and mleko did! not change in form, but kniha changed to knihu.

The Austin Czech Historical Association will be meeting for its monthly pot-luck meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at the, Gethsemane

SPJST LAM and ENC Contacts SPJST Education and SPJST Library, Archives and Museum Board Members Nature Center Board Members District Six President Glenn Kaminsky Route One, 902 River Oaks Court East Bernard, Texas 77435 (979) 335-4461 District Three Vice President Jerry Milan 6208 Lakeside Drive Fort Worth, Texas 76135 (817) 237-4237 District One Treasurer Margaret Haisler 6301 Haisler Lane Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 272-8657 District Seven Secretary Roxanne Bertrand 4158 FM 1303 Floresville, Texas 78114 (830) 393-6960 Howard Leshikar P.O. Box 100Temple, Texas 76503 (254) 773-1575 District Two Kathryn N. Adamek 951 CR 360 Granger, Texas 76530 (512) 859-2647

B011 mi dal mamkku. jako kv& na jafe, e bych ji vylibal na Nate.

Itfakky na tvafe jako dv6 znaminka, e je to na sv6t6 rielhezti

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District Three John Engelke, President 6475 Gholson Road Waco, Texas 76705 (254) 799-4247 (254) 717-7534/cell District Five Paul Pflughaupt, Treasurer 1513 Ebony Lane Houston, Texas 77018 (713) 812-8593 (713) 416-3219/cell District One Randal Gaas Route 4, Box 101 Caldwell, Texas 77836 (979) 596-2606 District Two Otis Beck P.O. Box 553 Little River, Texas 76554 (254) 982-4530 District Four Keith Williams P.O. Box 450 Tahoka, Texas 79373 (806) 998-4094 (806) 998-4511 District Six Lisa Bubela

District Five Jerry Prochaska 20507 Ramsey Road Crosby, Texas 77532 (281) 328-3004

(979) 543-7120 email: 1bubela@wcecnet.net

District Four Nancy Weise 6006 FM Highway 765 San Angelo, Texas 76905 (325) 651-8550

District Seven Jerry Elmer P.O. Box 8731 Corpus Christi, Texas 78468 (361) 991-1746

1405 Divide El Campo, Texas 77437

Coming Events June 9 Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council Meeting— at SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, 7 p.m. Host Fraternal Council Flag Day Picnic; Furnishes meat, drinks, and utensils; KJT and KJZT units bring salads; SPJST units bring desserts; WOW and WFLA units bring vegetables.

Dallas-Ennis Fraternal Council No meetings in July and August June 10 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - Jane and David Cook—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride cluster leader/TAA Director (817) 237-0035.

June 14 13th Annual Czech Kolache-Klobase Festival—at Riverside Hall, East Bernard, Texas, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Food, 11 a.m.

- sausage, barbecue chicken, trimmings, music, entertainment, arts/crafts, cake walk, generous prize drawing, kid games, plenty of kolaches for sale, Czech costumes welcomed, water fan-cooled pavilion.

Admission $6 per person; children 12 and under, free. Contact: booth info (979) 3354827; general info (979) 335-7907; prize drawing (979) 335-4473; Riverside Hall rental (979) 335-7318; Riverside Hall (979) 335-4875; festival info (979) 335-7907; and band bookings (979) 335-6402. Visit our website www.members.tripod.com/sbcserv/kkfest/index.htm . Festival proceeds benefit KJT Society No. 40 Building Fund.

July 8 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) Anniversary Celebration - Dorothy Pelamator—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Belknap Street, Fort Worth, Texas from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For information, call George McBride, cluster leader/TAA Director (817) 237-0035.

July 31 - August 28 Annual Czech Language Courses in Dobruska—organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Ministry of Education (as part of the Czech Republic's program to assist Czechs living abroad in educational matters). Courses for complete beginners, advanced students will be offered. Minimum age is 18. Application forms for this summer's course will be available soon also on the web page of the Czech MFA, www.mzv.cz. For more information on this course, contact the Cultural section of the Czech Embassy (202) 2749127.

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Fall Changing of the Leaves August 15 - 20, 2003 Touring East Texas Shreveport, Lousiana 6 days, 5 nights

Branson Christmas November 19 - 24, 2003

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Lutheran Chruch at 200 West Anderson Lane in Austin.

Everyone is invited. For more information, please call (512) 8921385.

Submitted by, Happy Almaguer -SPJST-

6 days, 5 nights Includes guided tour of Branson

Joann's Travel/ FABRYGEL TOURS Jerry and Joann Fabrygel 12909 Padon • Needville, TX 77461

Phone: (979) 793-6855

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of the Cateeh Capital of the USA July 31 to August 4, 2003 5 days, 4 slights 42nd Annual USA Czech Fest

Texas Czech Queen Lauren Valek to be presented in the Pageant 47 bands and More! $400 Per Person from Austin $425 Per Person from Needville* • Based on Double Occupancy* Singles $200 Extra Deposit $200 on Sign-up Balance due by June '1, 2003

Round Trip Deluxe Motor Coach

Hotels and Deluxe Breakfasts Luggage Handling Filling fast. Get your name down.

Joann's Travel/ Fabrygel Tours (979) 793-6855

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Available for bookings.

Call Sonny Olney (254) 982-3537 Free video and band description available. [

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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 Sunday, May 25-Landers family reunion Sunday, June 1-Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.

Friday, June 6-Social/games, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, June 7-Krizan reunion Sunday, June 8-Kocian reunion Saturday, June 14-Glatter reunion Sunday, June 15-Soukup 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 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222.

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Saturday, May 24-Private Rental Saturday, May 31-Private Rental Saturday, June 7-Private Rental Sunday, June 8-Private Rental Sunday, June 8-Youth Club meeting at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 9-Adult lodge meeting at 7 p.m. Dinner social at 6:30 p.m.

Flag Hall is located 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. For more information regarding hall bookings, rentals, please contact Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, May 24 -SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis May Fest: See Lodge Letters Section and ad below for details.

Saturday, May 31-Rental/wedding Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, please call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

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

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, May 23-Texas Pioneers Friday, May 30-Fritz Hodde Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4•p.m. All members and

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis 1901 E. Hwy. 34, Ennis (972) 875-8381

LODGE 18, ELGIN Note: No dances in May

May Fest

Sunday, June 8-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.

Sunday, June 28-Elgin Western Day: Mike Mogonye, President of Elgin SPJST Lodge 18 and Irene Helgren, Chairperson of the House and Rental Committee, welcome all class reunions to. Open House, 2 to 5 p.m. on Western Day. Dance will be by King of Swing, 7 to 11 p.m. $6 per person. Call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534; or Artie Monson (512) 281-3711.

Saturday, May 24

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) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

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

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

Free Admission and Entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 P.m Eskimo Polka Band of Ennis Evening entertainment starts at 6 p.m. ♦ The Kyle Hunt Band Lonnie Dean and the Boys • Ryan Snipes and 3o Stones

Admission $10

Authentic Czech Food Country style klobase, parsley potatoes, ranch-style beans, sauerkraut, coleslaw and pastry.

Adult Plate $7 Child's Plate $5 (10 years and under) Barbecue prepared by Frankie Svehlak. Kolaches, strudel prepared

by SPJST kitchen.

Food will be available for purchase during the day and evening.

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, SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. EMail listings to: vanicek@spjst.corn For classified advertising rates, please refer to the rate charts below or call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 for more information. Thank you.

COMMERCIAL RATES SPJST LODGE RATES Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events.

For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities.

2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x

$12.50 $25.00 $50.00

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

2 3/8" x 5" 4 7/8" x 5" 10" x 5"

$25.00 $50.00 $100.00

Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, June 28-Private Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282.

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

LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. Every third Friday is game social night at 5 p.m.

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

LODGE 54, WEST Friday, June 6-Lodge quarterly meeting, 7 p.m.

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

LODGE 39, BRYAN LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of ° each month at 1:30 p.m. Lunch is at Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and 12:30, followed by meeting and social.

December at 1 p.m.

Meat is provided by the lodge at every meeting. Members, please bring covered LODGE 66, WACO dish or desserLitems.

Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club meetLODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE ings are at 2 p.m.

Saturday, June 7-Private Rental Sunday, June 8-Lodge meeting and LODGE 67 50-year pin presentation at 2 p.m.

SCHULENBURG Saturday, July 19-Private Rental Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth at 3 p.m.

Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at LODGE 73, SEYMOUR the lodge hall, located just off US 59 Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday each month, 12 p.m. nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is LODGE 74, LOVELADY $100 game night. License Lodge business meetings are held quar#17600539641. For hall bookings, terly on the first Sunday of January, April, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge nights are every Monday and Saturday hall. from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of open. the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, LODGE 47, SEATON " 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 24-Private Saturday, May 31-No Dance before LODGE 79 celebration CORPUS CHRISTI Sunday, June 1-100-year Anniversary of Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall: Free SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless dance-Vrazel Polka Band, 3 to 7 p.m., notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. and Jerry Heisler and Melody Five, 7 to Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, 10 p.m. Praha Brothers; Accordion Jam Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852Session; Old-time Crank organ and much 9982; or (361) 854-8423. more.

Saturday, June 7-Private LODGE 80, HOLLAND Saturday, June 14-Clem Kubacek Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of Band Saturday, June 21-50th Anniversary of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every

Wednesday, May 21, 2003-VESTNIK/15 Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361.

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

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the third Thursday at Palak's on Highway 181 South between Kenedy and Karnes City at 7 p.m. For more information, contact E.R. "Sonny" Prasek (830) 780-2191.

LODGE 84, DALLAS Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84 Secretary is Georgia Hughes. She can be reached at (214) 321-1129. Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. located at the hall, 2625 Floyd Street. For band bookings, call 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, May 24-Ed Gerlach, big band, "Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, May 31-No Dance Sunday, June 1-Lodge 88, Houston Homecoming: Texas Sound Check, 3 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, June 7-Jack Melick, big band, *Dress Code. $12 per person Saturday, June 14-Aubrey Tucker, big band, *Dress Code. $10 per person Saturday, June 21-Czech Melody Masters, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, June 26-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 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced.

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 Friday, May 23-Nobles of Notes, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code.

Friday, May 30-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code.

Sunday, June 1-Randy and the Roadhouse Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, June 6-Jim Petty, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code.

Friday, June 13-Hawaiian Luau: Music

by Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, June 15-Father's Day Dance: Polka Stars of Granger. 2 to 6 p.m.

Friday, June 20-Bill Boleman, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code.

Sunday, June 22-Special Benefit Dance - first time ever! Watch for details.

Friday, June 27-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Dress code.

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 1390-AM 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.

National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff

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

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Friday, June 20-Membership Appreciation Dinner, 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria Electric Co-op Building, 102 South Ben Jordan.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 130, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Youth Room of Lodge 84, 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.

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

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

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

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, June 8-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for 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 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 March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinze's Bar-B-Que Catering on Highway 59 in Wharton, Texas.

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

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

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact 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 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July, October, and January at 2 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, June 7-Moses Rangel Hall is located at 3609 Preston in Pasadena. Lodge 172 holds a dance on the first Saturday of each month and on the third Saturday of the month if hall is available. The dances are from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. The hall is open for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement and Christmas parties, wedding receptions etc., please call Vicki (281) 542-1774; for reservations, call (281) 487-3297. The Executive board and trustees meet on the first Monday of each month at 11 a.m.

The regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is 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 Building in Carmine, 201 Centennial Street.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-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 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month at 4 p.m.

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

LODGE 184, MOULTON Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

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

October, and December.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Note: Youth club meetings are now are on the first Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open.

License Permit No. 1-74-2073309541002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month at 3:30 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) 2553415.

LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Please note: 2003 Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are 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, 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 Marilyn Page at (936) 632-1124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 632-1217.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 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) 351-1045; 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, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 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 Community Center unless otherwise noted. Note: Youth club meetings are at the same time and same location unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 204 STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 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 him.

LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 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, 6 p.m. The youth club meets at the same time.

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