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2/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10, 2003

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNI 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-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices.

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

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

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VESTNIK Go 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

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

DIRECTORS DONNIE VICTORICK DISTRICT I Home Phone: (979) 272-3265 (979) 224-3123 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 1 1500 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 DISTRICT V Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, TX 77008

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

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 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 Pflukhaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (71..1) 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

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, Angleton, Tx. 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg', Tx. 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 850 North View, New Braunfels, Tx. 78130 - (830) 606-7787 STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 Home: (254) 778-9194 E-mail: spjst@hotmail.com STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobil (979) 324-0056, Fax (979) 272-8902 email: borsak@txcyber.com DISTRICT 2 Jim King, FIC, Cell Phone: 534-4967 Office: (512) 746-2555 Pager: (866) 259-8104 • (800) 786-2023 E-mail: wetwokings@thegateway.net DISTRICT 3 Jerry ISucera, FIC (254) 826-5425 DISTRICT 4 (Part Time) 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: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.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 GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575

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

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS DISTRICT I - SUSAN SKRABANEK, 2657 F.M. 166, CALDWELL, TX 77836 - (979) 272-3440 DISTRICT II - PATSY KOSLOVSKY, 764 S. ST. JOSEPH STREET, BURLINGTON, TEXAS 76519 (254) 985-2396 DISTRICT III - BESSIE PETR, 5406 MORNINGSIDE, DALLAS, TX 75206 - (214) 826-3557 DISTRICT IV - LETA NEELEY, P.O. BOX 1124, ABILENE, TX 79604 (325) 437-0456 DISTRICT V - BARBARA LINNEY GONZALES - 6043 PINEWAY BLVD., HOUSTON, TX (713) 649-6138 DISTRICT VI - MARCY DOROTIK, 2501 TANGLEWILDE NO. 159, HOUSTON, TX 77063 (713) 907-1630 DISTRICT VII - LIZ BIELEFELD, 4339 FM 1303, 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

Let the Vestnik Work for You It's Free Advertising Priority Life In editing the Vestnik, my first priIf you need just a little extra life ority is to include as much relevant insurance coverage, SPJST's new lodge and organizational news as Priority Life plan may be just what possible. With the space remaining, I you're looking for. try to include a variety of feature Priority Life offers coverage in material, ranging from stories on our amounts ranging from $2,000 to members, wedding and anniversary $15,000. What's more, the plan has announcements and other assorted been structured for easy sale and no items of interest, with a keen eye for medical exam or blood test is stories relating to Czech heritage and required. Issue age are 16 to 85. culture. Generally stated, if the story For details on the new Priority Life has an SPJST angle to it, I'll try to plan, please contact your local lodge give it play. Sometimes that can be a sales representative. You may also real balancing act! contact the SPJST In this day and Insurance Departage, the Vestnik is ment at (800) 727a fraternal rarity.

7578 and they will It's one of only a put you in touch handful of fraterwith a sales reprenal publications sentative in your that publish on a area. weekly basis. As such, I believe that it really helps the District Six SPJST to maintain Fall Meeting a sense of commuSPJST district nity throughout fall meetings comthe state. Recentmenced Sunday, ly, in visiting with September 7 with an old friend, I District Six memcompared the Vestnik to a small-town bers meeting at Holman Hall, just weekly newspaper. "It's how we north of Weimar. Talk about ideal conkeep in touch with one another," I ditions: The weather, the crowd, the said. "It reflects who we are as an hospitality, the food and the games organization and at times, what we made for an enjoyable afternoon. Hats aspire to be." off to the members of Lodge 8, Take advantage of the Vestnik. Weimar who so graciously hosted the Your advance notices, news and pho- meeting. Thanks to the combined tos in the Vestnik are free advertising efforts of Lodge 8 and District Six offifor your lodge. Please, if you're the cers, it was a success! Watch for relatdesignated lodge correspondent, take ed photos in about two weeks. advantage of this. A lot of lodges do, however, there are at least twice as many that don't.

Just a few words regarding photos Lodges, districts in the Vestnik. If you're going to be encouraged to the photographer, please take more important than one shot of the activity that you want pictured in the newspaper. Take several and send in the best shot.

And get close. Your camera is your Please let the Vestnik office know if ticket to get in close on the action. your lodge would like to list its And regarding Polaroid photos, important dates for 2004 on the offiplease — if at all possible — avoid cial SPJST calendar. It costs you sending in Polaroid prints. Generally nothing and can be a great reminder stated, they don't reproduce very for lodge members. well.

What qualifies as an "important The deadline for submitting news date?" Think in terms of your big items in for the following week's annual events such as picnics, member publication is Wednesday. The appreciation dinners, heritage day Vestnik mailing address is printed in observances and regional events in the top left column of this page. You which your lodge participates. On the may also send in your news and pho- district level, think in terms of district tos (tiff or jpg format) via email to meetings and districtwide activities. vanicek@spjst.com . When you send Please get together with your lodge email, please send the entire docu- members at your next lodge meeting and determine which dates you want to ment as an email rather than attachinclude on next year's SPJST calendar. ments.

If you have any questions with The deadline for submitting your regard to sending in your news and lodge — and district — calendar inforphotos to the Vestnik, please give me mation to the Vestnik office is or Katherine a call at (800) 727-7578. September 30. You can fax your inforOr, if you have a question after hours, mation to (254) 774-7447; or send via please don't hesitate to call me at email to vanicek@spjst.com —SPJSThome at (254) 985-0007.

"Your advance notices, news and photos in the Vestnik are free advertising or your lodge."

post dates on 2004 calendar

Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through August 31, 2003 MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist

Apps.

Written

Issued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

21 42 31 20 40 40 37 9

$ 882,500.00 1,493,901.00 422,000.00 440,000.00 994,500.00 1,148,000.00 815,000.00 360,800.00

$ 845,000.00 808,401.00 904,000.00 1,461,000.00 394,500.00 827,000.00 1,880,417.00 179,000.00

Totals:

240

$6,556,701.00

$7,299,318.00

SPJST welcomes six new sales repi gesentati fs7 ,".ar NIL In many cases, your local SPJST sales representative is someone you know and someone who knows about the many insurance options available to you. When you are ready to review your present coverage, please give your local lodge sales representative a call. Some of the most recent additions to our sales force include the following six individuals.

Billy Ramsey

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

Apps.

Issued

Written

Ramona Del Hierro

126 423 249 231 194 223 388 24

$ 3,898,357.00 13,307,972.00 6,332,121.00 11,892,260.00 5,259,800.00 5,540,000.00 11,215,334.00 722,800.00

$ 2,405,357.00 10,522,761.00 4,562,121.00 6,574,111.00 3,232,000.00 3,387,000.00 6,637,476.00 374,000.00

1858

$58,168,644.00

$37,694,826.00

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

—SPJST-

Family Fun and

Robert Farmer

Ramona Del Hierro, Lodge 133, San Antonio/District Seven, resides in Dhanis with husband, Sal. They have two children. Ramona participates in missionary work in Mexico and is a member of Spirit Life Missionaries and Missioners of Jesus Christ. She also enjoys basketball.

Please contact her (830) 3634236/home; or (210) 725-5900/office.

Robert E. Farmer, Lodge 35, Elk/District Three, lives in Waco. He has three children. In his spare time, Robert relaxes by fishing and reading.

You may phone him at (254) 6441938; or (254) 829-2440.

Jonathan Ybarra

(Hondo Youth Foundation), Youth Pastor of New Covenant Fellowship (Youth of Nations) and Secretary/Ministry Coordinator of Mighty Men Ministries. You can contact Jonathan at (210) 6398913/home; (830) 426-5511; or via email hapi86@hotmail.com .

For more information on SPJST life insurance and annuities, please contact your local lodge sales representative. You can also call the SPJST Insurance Department (800) 727-7578 and they can put you in touch with a sales representative in your area.

—SPJST-

Important SPIST Dates September 12-13 District Six Barbecue Cookoff and Children's Activities at the Taiton Community Center in Taiton Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Day September 14 District Seven Family Fun Day hosted by September 14 Lodge 202 Jourdanton at Jourdanton Community Center Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech Heritage Day September 20 District Four Fall Meeting hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour September 20 at the KC Hall District Five Fall Meeting at Lodge 196, Houston-West September 20 Lodge 84, Dallas Czech Fest September 21 District Two Fall Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor September 21 September 24-27 National Fraternal Congress 117th Annual Meeting Washington, D.C. September 26, 27 Lodge 29, Taylor Third Annual Barbecue Cookoff Lodge 196, Houston-West Anniversary September 28 Czech Heritage Month October SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins October 1 Lodge 24, Cyclone Czech Heritage Day October 4 Heritage Day/Czech Day at the State Fair October 5 Lodge 107, Floresville Peanut Brittle Making Day October 5 October 10 -11 Floresville Peanut Festival October 11 - 12 SPJST State Golf Tournament, Temple Columbus Day • SPJST Home Office Closed October 13 October 14 -16 SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting, Temple October 17 -18 Texas Fraternal Congress, Houston Lodge 48, Beyersville Progressive 42 Tournament October 18 District One Fall Meeting October 19 Lodge 35, Elk Turkey Dinner Fund Raiser October 19 Lodge 48, Beyersville 100th Anniversary October 19 Make a Difference Day October 25 Lodge 88, Houston Czech Day October 26 District Three Fall Meeting October 26

—SPJST-

Terry Hernandez

Juan Lopez

Terry Hernandez, Lodge 133, San Antonio/District Seven, makes his home in Hondo with wife, Tammy.

They have four children. Tereso is President of Mighty Men Ministry.

Please contact him at (830) 7413282/home; (210) 364-3620; or via email Hrnnd84@aol.com .

Juan Lopez, Lodge 133, San Antonio/District Seven, resides in Hondo with wife, Anarae. They have three children. Juan is a member of New Covenant Fellowship. He enjoys music as well as plays bass guitar.

You may contact Juan at (210) 6391023; or via email JLopez@missions@wmconnect.com .

Billy Ray Ramsey, Lodge 66, Waco/District Three, lives in Waco.

He has two children and one grandchild. Volleyball, tennis, water skiing, and surfing the net are some of his interests. Please call Billy Ray at (254) 717-7190/home/office.

Jonathan D. Ybarra, Lodge 239, Hondo/District Seven, lives in Hondo. Jonathan's interests include music, drawing, and painting. He is Youth Director of Club Impact

On Your Mark!

Get Set! Apply!

The 2004 scholarship application season has arrived!

Graduating high school seniors and college undergraduates who have been members of the SPJST for a year or more are invited to submit their requests for scholarship application forms for the 2004 academic year.

Established in 1982, the SPJST Scholarship Program is funded by an allocation of the SPJST Supreme Lodge and through contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded.

In 2003, the SPJST awarded a total of 67 scholarships for $67,500 through its scholarship program. To obtain an SPJST General Scholarship application and complete guidelines, please contact the SPJST Home Office at (800) 727-7578 or (254) 7731575 and ask for the Scholarship Department.

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Around the State District Two Fall Meeting September 21 at Lodge 29, Taylor Dear Members, Make plans to attend the 2003 SPJST District Two Fall Meeting on Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Lodge 29, Taylor. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the meeting will start at 2 p.m. We will have a horseshoe tournament so get to the lodge early to register if you want to play.

As you know, this is our "fun" meeting and this year we're planning on having a lot of fun and activities for our members. The members in our district are outstanding. Our district has more members attending the district meetings than any other.

Here's a list of activities available: Country Stores — Each person should bring at least two canned items to fill the stores.

Pastry Walk — Instead of cakes only, you can bring any kind of pastry, such as pies, cookies, etc.

Silent Auction — To benefit our youth Horseshoe Tournament — We plan to have four pits set up for the players.

Christmas Ornament Contests For both the adults and youth.

Guidelines listed below.

Guidelines 1. Each member may enter only one ornament.

2. Must be present at district meeting to win.

3. Ornament must be member's own creation. All ornaments must be homemade. No store-bought finished ornaments or pre-assembled kits.

4. Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger.

Materials 1. May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. Food is not appropriate. Styrofoam balls are acceptable.

2. Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger.

Tickets for the country stores will be 10 for $1. Our evening meal, to be served at 5 p.m., will be prepared by Lodge 29, Taylor. The cost per member is $2 with District Two picking up the rest of the expense.

Under new business, we will ask for a lodge in our district to host the Spring 2004 meeting to be held on Sunday, March 21, 2004, and ask for another lodge to host the Fall 2004 meeting to be held on Sunday, September 19, 2004. We need this information so the dates will be included on next year's SPJST calendar. If your lodge is interested, be ready to nominate your lodge for either date.

If you have any questions, please call me at 773-1575 or (800) 727-7578.

Remember this is your district meeting.

Make the most of it! Come out and share some time with us and visit.

Fraternally, Kathy Fritz District Two President —SPJST-

District Four Fall Fun Day September 20 at Seymour KC Hall September 20, 2003 will be the Fall Fund Day for District Four. It will be hosted by Lodge 73 in Seymour at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The day will begin at 11 a.m. with registration.

A catered meal will be served at 12 p.m.

Please RSVP! Please RSVP by September 12, 2003 to Ed Blankenship (940) 8893454. A fun-filled afternoon is planned for all ages. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 20 to have an exciting day.

Fraternally, Alice Orsak, Secretary —SPJST-

District Five Fall Meeting September 20 at Lodge 196 Houston-West Mark Saturday, September 20, 2003 on your calendar for the District Five Fall Meeting! The day will begin at 11:30 a.m. at Lodge 196, Houston-West, 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas.

Plan now to attend the fall meeting. We promise you an exciting funfilled evening with your friends.

Start getting your tarok and domino partners together and bring them with you. We will have bingo and games for the children.

All you ladies will be able to show

your cooking expertise with your side dishes to complete a delicious fried chicken lunch. Chicken will be furnished by the district.

Ladies, please enter the cake contest. Bring your recipe with the cake, and remember, all cakes must be made from scratch. (No box cakes.)

Don't forget to reserve Saturday, September 20!

Mildred Holeman District Five Secretary —SPJST-

Lodge 202 Jourdanton to host District Seven Family Fun Day September 14 Lodge 202, Jourdanton will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 14, 2003 at the Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell in Jourdanton, Texas.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by a short business meeting at 11 a.m.

A barbecue brisket lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. for $3 each. To order plates, please notify your lodge secretary or Bettie House by phone at (830) 281-8246 or email landbhouse@juno.com . Deadline is Tuesday, September 9.

Silent Auction Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the SPJST Library, Archives and Museum (LAM) and SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC). Help others by bringing eyeglasses and cases, hearing aids, aluminum can tabs and white plastic bottle caps.

Lodge 29, Taylor Hosts District Two Fall Meeting September 21 at Taylor Hall

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Hosts District Seven Family Fun Day on September 14

Agenda

Jourdanton Community Center • 1101 Campbell • Jourdanton Texas Agenda

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Registration including Contest Registration Welcome by District President Welcome by Lodge 29, President Introductions Minutes Treasurer's Report District Two Director's Report Nursing Home Report District Youth Counselor's Report Lodge Attendance Old Business New Business Determine Site of Spring and Fall Meetings FAC Report and Activities for the Day Adjourn for Fun

4:30 p.m. (or earlier)

Announce winners of Contests, Football Pot, Etc. Prayer for Evening Meal Cost: $2 Per Member

5:00 p.m.

—SPJST-

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Monday - Friday, 8 am. - 5 p.m. • 520 North Main Street • Temple, Texas To arrange group tours, please contact the museum at 8003217578

Registration for Door Prizes/Contests* Free Refreshments Served Lodge 202, Jourdanton will furnish soft drinks.

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

10:30 to 11:00 a.m.

11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

District President Larry Wagner, Jr. District Meeting Call to Order Lodge 202 Youth Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance Lodge 202 President Jeff Barta Welcome District Secretary Bettie House Roll Call of Officers/Lodges Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Brief Reports District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer State Field Representative Hector Garcia Announcements Spring Meeting Site Selection Adjourn 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Lunch: Barbecue brisket plate* Cost: $3

12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Dominoes, Bunco 2:00 p.m.

2:00 to 3:30 p.m 3:30 p.m.

Judging of Contests *Silent Auction Bidding Closes Horseshoes Youth Recognition Contest Winners Announced Silent Auction Winners and Split-the-Pot

*See accompanying Vestnik article for details.

—SPJST-

Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VESTNIK/5 Make Plans to Enter The following contests will be held for members only: Christmas Ornament Contest

SPJST records 1,050 referrals through August in Outreach 2003 program

(For Youth Members)

To help achieve the objectives of the Outreach 2003 program, several incentives are being offered.

Members who make referrals that result in written applications will be recognized as follows:

Kolache Baking Contest (For ages 18 and above) Nonprofessional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough; made by the person entering.

Must consist of only one type of filling: fruit or poppy seed.

Needlework Contest (For ages 18 and above) Made entirely by hand. includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitching. May not enter previous winning item.

Quilting Contest (For ages 18 and above) Hand quilted only. Entries must be made in the last five years. May not enter previous winning item.

Dominoes (For ages 16 and above)

Bunco (For all ages)

Horseshoe Tournament (For ages 16 and above)

Door prizes and prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free soft drinks will be available.

All members are encouraged to come and bring a friend to this family event.

Fraternally, Bettie House District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

• Recruit One Member - Name in Vestnik.

• Recruit Three Members - Name and photograph in Vestnik.

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

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

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

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

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

The following listing identifies members who have made referrals during the Outreach 2003 Membership Drive.

Lodge Member's Name

District Six annual barbecue cookoff, games in Taiton this Friday, Saturday SPJST District Six hosts its Fifth Annual Barbecue Cookoff on Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, 2003. District Six members are reminded to please bring items for the wheel-of-fortune booth.

Organizers invite all interested cookers and fun-seekers to mark these days on their calendar and join them at the Taiton Community Center in Taiton. The center is easily accessible from Highway 71 North in Taiton, Texas. Please note that this is a change from the originally scheduled cookoff site.

Cookoff activities get underway on Friday evening with DJ music from 8 p.m. until 12 a.m.

Come out on Saturday and see the spectacular pits and taste the prizewinning barbecue! There will also be food and drink concessions, arts and crafts booths, a prize drawing and various games, including the wheel of fortune. Family activities begin at 10 a.m.

For Booths or Tickets For booth rental information and prize drawing tickets, please call Karen Kaspar (979) 543-2532. For barbecue cookoff information, call Glenn Sczech, after 5 p.m. (979) 543-3179. Deadline for cookoff is September 5, 2003.

The barbecue cookoff proceeds will benefit the SPJST Scholarship Fund.

—SPJST-

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Referrals

Arthur Kloth, Jr. Dolores Lefner Don Day John Tindell Karen Franklin Kay Zipperlen Kelli Janovich Latricia Burks Mark Peck Mary Lou Salinas Michael Pelzel Oda Ruth Martin Roxane McWha Susan Shofner Teresa Williams Terry Banton Tina Carroll Tommy Atchison Beverly Border Eileen Shiner Dickerson Elizabeth 0 Eichen Peggy Brewer Brooke Craig Christi Sparkman Dorothy Kucera Julia Tucker Ray Perez Terrie Matula Williams Annie Polnick Clay Kansterina Bradley Shelfer Landon Eldridge Shelby Allen Taylor Allen Tiffany Burkhalter Zachary Shelfer Alannah Villanueva Amanda Villanueva Julie Scheider April Wotipka Coy Cass Kara Ihlenfeldt Kyle Skrabanek Lacy Jones Lindsey Jones Stacey Norman Taylor Sandner Tyler Sandner Aleen Jaecks Charlie Anderson Helen Gustafson

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Irene Helgren Mikhaila Nelson Robert Haisler Rubie Loessin Amber Penn David Mainard Donna Locke Lisa Kirby Melanie Zavodny Peggy Sue Herendon Stephanie Vanicek Dillon Baker J.L. Wingo James Mitchell Raymond Starek Ronnie Honza David Pokorny Diane Tompkins Janet Filla Leroy Marx Marie A. Ripple Melody Sue Huber Monica Mehevec Brandon Drapela Donald Bubela Dylan Truemer Jon Marcaurele Kirby Bubela Kyle Kaspar Wanda Dorotik Barbara Goodlet Brande Roesler Dylan Roesler Lynde Roeser Alejandra Saenz Ardis Bacak Ashley Sczech Bradley Bacak Darlene Janak Darlene Kocurek Dawn Konvicka Dorothy Arata Timm Ed Mrnustik Edith Moldberg Karen Holub Kenneth Trochta Kristy Kinchloe Ophelia Botello Robbie Gonzales Henry Vaclavick, Jr. Ann Paruzinski Brandon Hoelscher Brooke Hoelscher Crystal Bartek Crystal Morris Cynthia Hutka Debbie Dohnalik Doris Tyroch Dorothy Stuchly Ed Mokry Katherine Smith Neil Rabroker Patrick Greger Sandra Dubcak Shelby Michalewicz Doris Wiesner Ellen Hannington Johnny T. Susan Karl Weunsche Sharon Wilkerson Leon Jurena Dakota Yates Gladys Yates

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Referrals

Makayla Yates 2 Kenneth Antosh 2 Virginia Bell 1 Amber Yeager 2 Daniel Grossman 6 Doni Powell 42 Geofrey Collier 1 Monica Drake 8 Victoria Pajestka 7 2 Melissa Vrabel Alexandria Andreason 1 Ashley Andreason 1 Emily Andreason 1 Emma Perry 24 Joy Smith 7 1 Mona Deorsam Josephine Pflughaupt 5 Rachel Graska 3 1 Wesley Bulgawitz 1 Mandy Baker B.J. Polk 1 1 Bill Barreda, Sr. Earl Carsten 4 Evalee Carsten 3 Frank Prochaska 3 Hermina Cihacek 1 1 Jackson Durham Janie Darwin 1 Jeremiah May 1 2 Lauren Dunham 1 Lucille Greener Paxton Davies 1 Robert Toupal 2 Walter Greener 1 Peggy Hubenak 1 1 Geraldine Stewart 3 Rose Yendrey 1 John Tieken Kevin Bayer 1 Lillie Clawson 1 Linda Vrazel 3 Rhenda Baldwin-Dickerson 1 1 Woodrow Brandes Appa Hargiss 18 Dabney Kidd 1 Emily Humphrys 5 Paris Milan 4 1 Corey Schwartz Sydney Reyes 3 1 Abby Blevins 1 Helen Bland Jordan Lyon 2 57 Kathy Fritz 42 Linda Johnson 1 Lisa Lopez 1 Summer Campbell 2 Kim Culliton 1 Toye Stanaland Casey Brinkman 4 Chelsey Brinkman 2 Christian Brinkman 2 Daniel Pipkin 2 Joshua Brinkman 3 17 Jack Gartner Christina Dobson 13 Corinne Mauldin 59 16 Judy Paul 1 Lilianna Wiederhold 2 Miranda Wiederhold 2 Audree Williams 2 Reed Williams 1 Jim Wiest 4 Alicia Ruiz 1 Lucia Acguirre 1 Lydia Ruiz 2 Thelma Beaver 14 Jason Neeley

—SPJST-

Referyourfriendsandfamilyformembership!

OUTREACH 2003 A1111•111 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE How's your lodge doing?

Please see the next page for Vision 2003 updates.

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10,2003

SPJST records 1,858 applications written through August in Outreach 2003 program Through the end of August, SPJST had received 1,858 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 August 31, 2003.

—SPJST---

DISTRICT ONE

Lodge No. Lodge Name

1 9 13 17 21 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 179 186 188 189 201

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Quota Current

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

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

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Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

1 34 11 17 0 4 9 1 1 2 0 0 5 6 4 22 1 5 7

Lodge Incentive Count

3 29 7 15 0 3 9 1 1 2 0 0 1 5 2 20 1 4 7

10

DISTRICT TWO

Lodge No. Lodge Name

15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 171 174 177 182 187 200 *221 "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 New Youth Club

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

9 3 18 4 16 10 9 1 5 *

4 0

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

12 30 19 51 38 56 16 3 37 17 4 1 0 0 25 1 17 41 46 8 2 1

Lodge Incentive Count

14 30 18 44 37 55 15 3 39 23 4 1 0 0 23 1 13 36 46 5 3 2

10

DISTRICT THREE

Lodge No. Lodge Name

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

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota

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

7 6

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

5 38 12 14 22 46 0 26 30 0 2 1 24 0 1 0 11 1 9 4 0

9 46 11 13 18 44 0 25 28 0 1 1 28 0 1 0 10 1 11 5 0

*210 *211 *215 *224 *226

Fairfield Palestine Athens Waxahachie Corsicana New Youth Club

10 10 10 10 15

0 0 0 0 7

0 0 0 0 7

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

10

DISTRICT FOUR

Lodge No. Lodge Name

49 73 76 157 160 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 *229 *230 *233 *235 *238 *242

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Quota Current

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

27 11 9 4 26 4

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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 Quota Current

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

15 2

11 5

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

1 14 64 2 5 13 0 11 0 32 4 3 23 12 4 1 1 6

2 10 61 1 5 12 0 11 0 28 4 3 23 12 4 1 0 4

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

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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 *240 *241

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 Bay City Columbus New Youth Club

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota

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

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DISTRICT SEVEN

Lodge No. Lodge Name

26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 202 *212 *213 *217 *220 *239

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

Outreach 2003 Youth Club Application Application Current Quota

Outreach 2003 Applications Written Count

1 7 1 2 7 54

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Lodge Incentive Count

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Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VkSTNIKJ7

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 24, Cyclone invites community to celebrate Czech Heritage Day Dear Friends and Neighbors, Come one, come all to the fifth annual Czech Heritage Day celebration at Flag Hall on Saturday, October 4 hosted by SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. The annual celebration is a spirited tribute to Czech heritage and culture in Texas. Establishing a sense of community was very important to early Czechs in Texas. It still is and that's the whole idea of Czech Heritage Day — bringing people together.

Doors open at 4 p.m. for the event which will include a Czech-English polka mass and a public dance. This year's program includes a special

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 Email: vanicek@spjst.com or info@spjst.com Got a question? Call (800) 727-7578

tribute to the church in the Czech community. One of the first concerns of the typical emerging Czech community in Texas was the fulfillment of its religious needs. For both Czech Catholics and Protestant Brethren, Czech-speaking priests and pastors were greatly appreciated and in scarce supply. Accordingly, we are honored to have Father David Konderla, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Austin, Reverend Henry Beseda of the Caldwell Brethren Church and Father Walter Matus, pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Cyclone and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Marak on the program. Also scheduled to perform at this year's celebration will be Beseda Dancers of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas, who will be performing at 6:30 p.m.

At 5 p.m., people of all denominations are invited to attend the Czech

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polka mass with music by Vrazels Polka Band. Following the polka mass, the Vrazels will play for a public dance from 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Tickets for the evening dance will be $5 per person and ages 13 and under will be admitted free.

Hamburgers, sausage wraps and kolaches will be available throughout the day and a prize drawing will be held.

Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek, President —SPJST-

Lodge 29, Taylor hosts third annual barbecue cookoff September 26-27 SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor will hold its third annual barbecue cookoff Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27, 2003. This is a CTBA sanctioned quad cities cookoff with $2,500 in guaranteed prize money. The entry fee is $80 and cooks will be competing in three meat categories. Trophies and plaques will be awarded for first through tenth places. Prize money will be awarded for first through fifth places. Unique trophies will be given for master cook, reserve master cook, reserve second master cook and chicken beginning at 1 p.m. Turn-in time for pork ribs (spare or baby back) is 2 p.m.; brisket turn-in time is 3 p.m.

Once again, there will be a Jackpot Butter Beans competition with 11 a.m. as the turn-in time. The entry fee is $10 and there will be an 80 percent payback. Prize money will be awarded to first through fifth places along with trophies and plaques for first through tenth places.

There will also be a Jackpot Sausage category. Turn-in time for sausage is 12 p.m. The entry fee is $10 and there will be an 80 percent payback. Prize money fwill be awareded to first through fifth places along with trophies and plaques to first through tenth places.

Sponsors and cooker attendance will determine additional prize money.

To enter or for more information, please call Tammy Whatley (512) 864-9183; or Jesse Pospisil (512) 3651110. Water is available, and electricity is limited.

—SPJST-

Lodge 48, Beyersville reports on August meeting Lodge 48, Beyersville, met on August 10 at 5 p.m. Bobby Wuensche led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Sid reminded the membership of some of the upcoming events in the SPJST including the District Six Barbecue Cook-off in Taiton, the bowling tournament in Stephenville, and the State Golf Tournament.

The District Two Fall Meeting is also rapidly approaching and will be

held in Taylor. The fall meeting is always a lot of fun! This will be held on September 21.

We welcomed District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky and his lovely wife, Irma, to our meeting.

Brother Frank spoke to us briefly about our progress with the hall renovations as well as continuing to build our membership and the future growth of the SPJST. Denisse reported on the youth club's activities. The youth will provide a basket for the fund raiser. We also had three members place at District Two Youth Achievement Day and two who were eligible to compete at State. We also had youth that qualified at a pro-rated status for the point system.

Bobby reported on the recent renovations. The hard-plank siding has almost been completed. The membership just needed to decide on the format of the finishing touches. We also decided to auction off the old ceiling fan that has been at the hall for thousands of years. It still runs! The original mirror, on the wall will possibly be refurbished or sold. This minor was bought from a gas station in Granger.

We decided to have a final gathering to discuss the plans for the fund raiser later in the month. Plans were to meet August 21 at 7 p.m.

Donations of prizes, cakes, pies, etc. were still needed.

Coming Events

Upcoming events for our Lodge include the 100th anniversary in October. It will be held with our regular meeting date. More info will follow after September's meeting. We will have our annual Christmas party on December 14.

Fraternally, Denisse L. Wuensche Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 84, Dallas invites members, friends to celebrate annual CzechFest September 21 Dear Members and Friends, It is CzechFest time on Sunday, September 21, 2003 at Lodge 84, Dallas. Y'all come! It's going to be a great fun time for all. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. A delicious Czech dinner catered by Sister Bessie Petr will be served 12:30 to 2 p.m. and includes pork roast, dumplings, sauerkraut, green beans, salad, bread, coffee/tea, and dessert (provided by members). The cost is $7.50 per adult and $4 per child, 12 and under.

There will be booths, games, prizes, and dancing. As always, we hope you will support this once a year benefit. We will have a pastry booth and the popular cakewalk.

Please donate pastry for these and also for dinner.

The gift booth usually has home canned pickles, okra and dill cabbage, jelly, plants, crafts, and many other nice items. Any donation will be appreciated. The lodge teen club will run the country store. This is

8/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10, 2003 always a fun corner for all. Do (214) 321-1129; or Justine Yeager donate canned goods, meats, and cold about items you want to contribute drinks. There will be other booths and time you want to volunteer. and games also.

Come join us for a fun-loving, felThe big prize drawing will have 28 lowship day! prizes. Tickets were mailed to all our Fraternally, members August 21. We are countGeorgia Hughes, Secretary ing on your help in buying these. If and Gift Booth Coordinator you desire more tickets, please call —SPJSTGeorgia Hughes (214) 321-1129 and Justine Yeager (214) 827-0920.

During this whole day, the bar will have lots of cold pivo (beer) and Lodge sodas. There will be a free dance from 3 to 6 p.m. Music will be by the Vanek Polka Band. Don't miss this!

Thanks so much for all your donations and volunteer help to make last Lodge 92 members invite you to year's CzechFest a great success! join them on Saturday, September 20 Can we have a repeat performance as they celebrate their lodge's 93rd this year? Please volunteer to help us anniversary at Czech Heritage Day at on this festive day. Even an hour or National Hall located at 3316 Roberts two will be greatly appreciated! We Cut-off Road in Fort Worth. Doors need you! Call Georgia Hughes open at noon. All day admission is $8

92, Fort Worth invites everyone to Czech Heritage Day September 20

Lodge 88, Houston Presents Scenes from Blue Room Party August 17, 2003 FACES IN THE CROWD: Pictured, from left, front, are Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, his wife, Mary and District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt.

BACK: Lodge 88, Houston President Pat Bruce and her husband, J. R. Bruce.

for adults and free for children 12 and under with a paid adult.

Dinner will be served from 1 to 6 p.m. Plates are $6.50 each and $4 for children 12 and under. Enjoy accordion music from 1 to 2 p.m., followed by the Memory Makers Czech Choir at 2 p.m. The opening ceremony will be at 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon dance music from 3 to 6 p.m. will be by The Jodie Mikula Orchestra. The Parade of Costumes and a performance by the West Czech Dancers will start at 6 p.m. Evening music from 8 to 11 p.m. will be by Vrazels' Polka Band.

Door prizes will be awarded. For more information, please call (817) 624-1361.

—SPJST-

135, Ennis annual dinner September 14 Lodge

Dear Members, Our lodge annual dinner will be held on Sunday, September 14 at the Sokol Activity Center in Ennis. If you did not get a bulletin announcing this event, please be sure we have your current address for future mailings.

Dinner will be at 12:30 p.m. Meat will be provided by the lodge.

Everyone is asked to bring either a salad, vegetable, or dessert.

A cake walk will be held to benefit a local charity. Donations of cakes, pies, cookies, etc. will be appreciated.

There will be door prizes! Also, a special prize drawing will be held.

Some of our members indicated an interest in bringing small wrapped gifts for this purpose. If you would like to bring a small inexpensive gift, feel free to do so. The more gifts, the more winners!

Mark your calendar!

Fraternally, Sylvia Laznovsky, Secretary —SPJST-

187, Round Rock reports on August meeting Lodge

ABOVE PHOTO: Members of the Bobby Jones Czech Band accept 20th anniversary plaque from the Polka Lovers Klub of America - Texas Chapter One. The award was presented by Evelyn Maresh and Carol Liebsher, not pictured. Pictured, from left, are Bob Suffie, Joe Zetka, Jr., Harvey Fajkus, Greg Wendel, Bobby Jones and Evelyn Maresh.

LEFT PHOTO: Bobby Jones plays the accordion. The band performs this week at the Las Vegas Polka Fest at the downtown Plaza Hotel.

This Saturday, September 13, the band plays at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

Dear Members, President Red Oman called the August meeting to order with 19 members present followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes from the last meeting were read by Secretary Deborah Rohlack and approved. Ruby Bartz gave the treasurer's report which was approved.

Bingo was played and all members had a great time. A great pot luck dinner was served.

Next Meeting September 14 Everyone needs to come join in on the fun. Come join us for our next meeting on September 14. The Board meets at 2 p.m.; entertainment at 2:30 p.m.; and general meeting at 3 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Rose Marie Etheredge Reporter —SPJST-

189, BryanCollege Station invites members Lodge

Dear Fellow Members: The last meeting in June was held at the C & J Barbecue in Bryan as a way to share with our members some of the proceeds that the lodge received as a result of its participation in the 2002 Lodge Recognition and Incentive Program.

We still have funds left after that luncheon/meeting, so we have chosen to repeat this type of meeting again.

Therefore, our next meeting will be at the C & J Barbecue, 1010 Texas Avenue in Bryan again at 12 noon on Sunday, September 14, 2003. A barbecue lunch will be provided by the lodge. If you were unable to attend the last meeting, perhaps this time you can avail yourself of the benefits of the efforts of our sales representatives.

This will be a meeting in which officers for 2004 will be elected, delegates to the 2004 Convention in Temple will also be elected, and regular business will be transacted. We hope you can attend. You may bring a guest with you.

Please RSVP If you will be attending, please RSVP by September 10, 2003 by calling Charles Munday (979) 775-7070; or Albert Scasta (979) 589-3142.

Fraternally yours, Albert R. Scasta, President —SPJST-

191, Lufkin dance lessons start October 7 Lodge

Thanks to Billy and Alma Breazeale,. Frank and Dolores Juarez, Gus and Glova Schultz, and Billy and Mildred Beaver for hosting our August dance. Dance music and entertainment was furnished by Glenn Lenderman with assistance from Cricket Page and George Scogin. great as always. Don't forget to thank our hosts for their hard work to provide us with a pleasant evening of dancing and fellowship.

To offer Club news or get those changes of address in, email peggyjan42@aol.com ; or call me (936) 637-1674. Thanks to you who have already contacted with your new 911 addresses. Time is running out on these address changes.

Dance September 20 Dance to the music of Free Country September 20, 2003 from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Hosts for the August dance were Ken and Charlotte Roland, Guy and Dorothy Davis, and Jack and Peggy Gartner. Mark your calendar to come out and dance with us.

The East Texas Cloggers will begin lessons September 3, 2003. The lessons will run for six weeks on Wednesday nights from 6 to 7 p.m. at a cost of $25 for non-members for all six lessons and free to members. Call Donna Oliver 867-5573; or Helen Anderson 639-4130 for more information.

Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VESTNIK/9

Lodge 184, Moulton Presents Scenes from Family Day

In Memoriam

July 13, 2003

Memory of Viola Jezek In

Lodge 184, Moulton hosted a Family Day get-together on Sunday, July 13. Pictured above, members gather for a group photo.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN: Membes settle in for an afternoon of bingo.

Thanks to the kitchen crew for preparing the barbecue chicken. Pictured here are Pat Michan, Martha Fillip, Elmer Michna, Johnnie Hoffman, Elaine Hoffman, James Fillip and Mark Pilat.

Congratulations to Ludmilla Wagner, front and center, who celebrates her 96th birthday on September 11 and will be receiving her SPJST Age 96 certificate.

Pictured with Sister Wagner, from left, are District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates, State Field Representative Karen Kaspar and Lodge 184 President Elmer Michna.

Dance Lessons Early reminder: SPJST will begin dance lessons October 7 running through the month of October on Tuesday nights 7 to 9 p.m. Bobby and Bobbie Lee Friday will instruct.

Lessons are $6 per person per lesson; or $20 per person for all.

We have volunteers to mow the lawn until October. We need volunteers after that. Call Sarah if you would like to volunteer your services.

Special thanks go to Jerry Vaughn who repaired tables for us. Had it not been for Jerry, the lodge would have

had to purchase new tables - it really helped the lodge a lot.

Little Ty Allen, son of Chad and Shellie Allen and grandson of Helen Boyd, has undergone his first round of corrective surgeries. Please keep them in your prayers.

Rental Information For lodge rentals, call Lonnie and Mary Flowers (936) 632-1217; or Helen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For reservations, call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124.

—SPJST-

Funeral services for Viola Jezek, 79, of Needville, were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 23, 2003 at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church in Needville. Burial followed in the Needville Public Cemetery. The Reverend Allan Anderson officiated.

Serving as pallbearers were Michael Jezek, Patrick Jezek, David Matejka, Randy Wigging, John Friedman, and Richard Krampota.

Visitation was from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, August 22 at the Garmany Carden Funeral Chapel, Needville. Mrs. Jezek passed away Wednesday evening, August 20 at Rosenberg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born June 6, 1924 in Richmond to parents, Anton and Rosie Orsak Lukasik. She farmed with her husband, Leonard for many years.

Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy reports on August meeting The August meeting of Lodge 200 was held on August 6. Everyone arrived a few minutes early giving us just a little time to "catch up on the latest" before President Bob Miracle called the meeting to order with the first action being the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the previous meeting were presented by SecretaryTreasurer Linda Roming. Both the minutes and her financial report were approved. Fraternal Activities Coordinator Dan Ferguson elaborated on the filing of the mid-year fraternal report. There was a discussion about starting the practice of sending birthday cards to our members. A decision will be made at our next meeting.

It was learned that our Holly Ferguson was the first runner-up in the District Two Royalty Competition.

Those present congratulated Youth Leader Monica Ferguson on the activity and growth of our youth club which now includes 15 active young people.

New members accepted into the lodge were Michael T. Turner, Barbara M. Cardinal-Sorge, Christina N. Dodson, John C. Connolly, Eric A Ruhlen, II, James K. Ruhlen, Marina A Trevino, Krystal Kay Trevino, Manuel A. Trevino, Jr., and Eric D. Trevino. The report of new members written and qualifying for count in the incentive award for 2003 is well ahead of schedule. This has been a really good year for growth.

We noticed the absence of our Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride who had just undergone hip replacement surgery a few days prior to our August 6 meeting. For those of us who have had Gene in our prayers, they have been answered. It was announced last night, August 27, that

She was a member of St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her son, Larry Jezek and wife, Doris of Needville; daughter, Margaret Matejka and husband, Marvin Edward of Damon; six grandchildren; three great-granddaughter; and several nephews.

Her husband, Leonard Jezek, preceded her in death October 15, 1993.

She was also preceded in death by sisters, Annie Raska, Pauline Sherek, Rosie Mazac, Helen Krampota; and brothers, Richard and Anton Lukasik.

For those wishing, gifts may be made to St. Paul's, 9122 Church Street in Needville, 77461; or to Odyssey Hospice, 2636 S. Loop West, Ste. 210, Houston, Texas 77054.

Services were under the direction of Garmany Carden Funeral Directors, Inc., Needville.

Resolution Committee Winnifred Susan Willie mae Kuykendall —SPJSTGene had been in his office at work that day. Knowing how diligent Gene is about his job, I'm sure Frances had a tough time trying to convince him not to overdo it.

Until next time, Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska, F.I.0 Reporter —SPJST-

Senior Center hosts SPJST traveling museum during Kolache Festival September 13 Caldwell

On the day of the Caldwell Kolache Festival, September 13, the Caldwell Senior Center will host the SPJST Traveling Museum, Texas Genealogy Society, and Fort Bend County Czech Society.

The Center will open at 9 a.m., and we will watch the opening ceremonies on Caldwell 12. The senior citizens will have coffee and goodies for sale in the morning. At lunch, we will be selling fresh, homemade sandwiches and drinks.

About 11 a.m., the Haisler Family will entertain with Czech polka and waltz music. Anton will be on fiddle, Donald on accordion, and Sandra Haisler McKemie on base. They will be joined by Mayor Bernard and Joe Rychlik.

Plan to come by and "Czech out your family tree," see how things used to be, enjoy lunch, and listen to the music. We look forward to your visit.

Submitted by, Margaret Haisler (For more information, on the Caldwell Kolache Festival, please see the ad on page 12.)

—SPJST-

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Reunions Pokorny Family The 36th annual J. J. Pokorny reunion will be Saturday, September 20 at Rowe Valley Hall, Taylor, Texas.

Registration is at 10 a.m. Cost will be $5 for adults; and S3 for children, ages two to 12 years.

Activities include horseshoe tournament at 10:30 a.m. (be on time); a silent auction from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. - please bring items; meeting, door prizes, and awards will be from 4:30 p.m. to ? ; 42 domino tournament at 1:30 p.m. to ? ; kids' corner parental supervision is requested for young children with some activities; moonwalk; fishing - bring own equipment; arts and crafts; and a cake walk from 1:30 to ? - please bring dessert.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Brisket will be served. A golf tournament will be held Saturday, September 13 at Mustang Creek, Taylor. Be there at 7 a.m. Cost is $25 for 18 holes with half cart, plus $5 entry fee. Contact Mike Daffin 352-2083; or 913-6084; David Betak 365-8458; Travis Betak 925-6626; or Edward Betak 898-2066.

We look forward to seeing you and your family. If you have any questions, or need additional information, please contact your reunion committee: James Barcuch 898-5521; David Betak 365-8458; Ken and Karen Miller 930-4676; Taffenie Walton 365-5519; Sandra Von Geritchen 3651771; or Travis Betak 925-6626/cell.

Thank you, Dorothy Markert

Trlica-Kopecky Families The Trlica-Kopecky families have set their 49th annual reunion for

Sunday, October 12 at the Moravia Parish Hall, Moravia, Texas.

Registration will start at 10 a.m.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Each family is asked to bring food for their family members. Sausage, bread, and drinks will be furnished.

Thank you for your attention and assistance in this matter.

Sincerely, Jeanette Loewe Secretary-Treasurer September 21 Descendants and friends of the John and Helen (Zalobny) Trcalek family— at the New Tabor Church Fellowship Hall. For questions, please contact reunion committee members: Mrs. Helen Faust Hildebrand, 509 Redbud Street, Caldwell, Texas 77836 or via phone (979) 567-4581; or Mrs. Georgia Sefcik Fritsche, 2000 Wilkes, Bryan, Texas 77803; or via phone (979) 7787052.

Drug Costs On the Rise!

We have a solution.

Please see page 7.

September 27 Descendants of Joe Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek—at SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone, Flag Hall. For more information, please call (254) 985-2361.

September 28 Surovik-Nedbalek families—at the Sens Community Center, Beliville, Texas.

Family reunion notices are published at no charge as a benefit to our SPJST members. Announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thank you!

—SPJST-

From 7/1103 to. 7131/03 Death Claim

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Fraternally, Lanita Anglin, Secretary-Treasurer —SPJST-

Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VESTNIK/11

Youth Letters Section State Youth Director presents September report Dear Members and Friends, The 50th year of the SPJST Youth Program has been an awesome one.

We are continuing to set records in all areas of the youth program. This year. we had the largest YAD participation and the largest camp attendance in the history of the program. We also have 46 youth clubs, which is the most the Youth Program has ever had. Thank you for an incredible summer!

My husband David and I left for New York City on Thursday, August 18. We arrived there right as the biggest blackout in U.S. history happened! Despite the blackout — which was certainly an experience we will never forget — we had a wonderful time.

Youth Clubs Achieve Big 450 Goal!

Wow! The Youth Program's goal of 450 youth applications written, ages 0 to 17, was achieved in the month of August. Now, all we have to do is achieve the 2,205 applications written statewide. We already have more than 1,800. Then, one lucky youth club member and his/her family will experience New York City when he or she wins the Outreach 2003 youth grand prize! It's such an exciting city that everyone should experience. I can't wait to award this to someone. Call or email me for more details.

Christmas Ornament Contest Time It's Christmas ornament contest time! Please note that any ornaments made with edible food items will not be accepted. Although these ornaments are always very creative, they cannot be stored or reused on the tree the following year. The Christmas Ornament Contest will be held at your fall district meeting. District meeting dates are: District One—October 19 District Five—September 20 District Two—September 21 District Six—September 7 District Three—October 26 District Seven—September 14 District Four—September 20 Vestnik Projects and First Quarter Reports June, July and August projects are due September 15. Youth leaders, the quarterly reports for June, July and August are also due September 15.

Order your SPJST Christmas Cards Today!

The SPJST Christmas Cards are

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

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

Call (800) 727-7578 available for order. The cards are $20 per order of 25 cards. All proceeds go back to our youth clubs. These cards were designed by youth club members. The order deadline is October 10.

Texas Fraternal Congress The Texas Fraternal Congress Youth Section is sponsoring several contests this year for all youth who are members of a Texas fraternal. All youth are invited to write an essay on "Patriotism is . . .". The photography contest has an "America" theme.

Something new this year is an art contest in which youth can create artwork with a "Space" theme. Youth ages 8 and under can also participate in a coloring contest.

SPJST Youth Golf Contests The SPJST Youth Program will sponsor several youth golf contests on Saturday, October 11 in conjunction with the SPJST State Golf Tournament at Sammons Park Golf Course, located at 2727 West Adams in Temple. The contests will begin at 10 a.m. Contests will include putting, pitching, and driving. There is no charge for the contests. Contests are open to all youth ages 5 to 16. To enter one or all of the contests, complete the Official Entry Form (please call or email me for one) and return by October 6. Awards will be presented in both girls and boys divisions in four age categories. SPJST membership is not required to participate in the youth golf contests.

SPJST Scholarships and Leadership Grants Encourage all high school seniors to apply for the SPJST General Scholarship and SPJST Leadership Grant. Please send in or email the names of your graduating seniors. We will then send applications to them.

College undergrads who have not received an SPJST Scholarship are also encouraged to apply.

Your Ideas on Improving Our Youth Program The DYCs will meet in the fall at the SPJST Home Office in Temple on Saturday, November 15. At this meeting, all phases of the youth program will be discussed. Please take some time to read your youth club handbook and think about ways to improve our youth program. We are well on our way to making the SPJST Youth Program the best program in the state for young people ages six to high school senior—thanks to lots of input from our youth, youth leaders, and SPJST members. Please email or mail your comments and suggestions to me no later than October 24.

SPJST Youth Spectacular State YAD and all district YADs and camps will appear in a special issue to be mailed at the end of September. This issue will be published by the SPJST Youth Department. Watch for this exciting issue.

Thanks again for all of your hard work with the SPJST Youth Program!

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny, FIC State Youth Director —SPJST-

13, Dime Box Youth Club reports on August meeting Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The August meeting of SPJST Lodge 13, Dime Box, was held in the SPJST hall on August 17 at 1 p.m.

Alicia Ford called the meeting to order. Todd Sump led the Pledge of Allegiance. The register was read.

There were 13 members, seven adults, and one guest present. We welcomed our newest members, Michelle and Nichole Gutierrez.

The charity for this month was to collect school supplies for the less fortunate. Next month's charity will be to bring items for the nursing homes.

Everyone in our lodge is assigned to a committee. Committee assignments and descriptions are placed on the wall in the hall. Please look at your committee and read what you should do.

Every committee needs to meet with Mrs. Sharon and plan your activities. Anyone who hasn't paid the $2 for the pizza during the July meeting or anything else on their account, needs to give the money to Mrs. Sharon. A list is posted at the hall or you could call Mrs. Sharon or Dawn to find out if you owe money to the club. We then congratulated the new SPJST State Queen Alicia Ford, King Dale Korth, Duchess Amanda Villanueva, and Duke William Jatzlau.

Door prizes were won by Sara Sump, Alannah Villanueva, John Russell, Todd Sump, and William Jatzlau.

The meeting was adjourned and the members enjoyed a snack of a cookie cake, brought by Mrs. Sharon and sodas, provided by the hall.

Next Meeting September 14 The next meeting will be held on Sunday, September 14.

Until next time, Emily Jatzlau, Reporter 9/10/03 —SPJST---

Lodge 24, Cyclone Youth Club invites members, friends to meet at the mall this Sunday Dear Lodge 24 Cyclone Youth: Our next meeting will be September 14, Sunday at 1 p.m. at the

Food Court at Colonial Mall in Temple. We will have a short meeting followed by a movie or games.

Parents and friends are welcome!

See you on the 14th!

Fraternally, Joan Vanicek, Youth Leader —SPJST-

40, El Campo-Hillje Youth Club reports on August meeting Lodge

The meeting was called to order at 1:15 by our President Ashley Sczech.

Our Assistant Youth Leader Debbie Sczech led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were six members and two adults.

Cookoff This Weekend Our youth leader reported that the District Six Cookoff which is September 12 and 13 has changed location and will now be at the Taiton Community Center. All youth membes are to work Saturday at the booths and bring an item for the wheel of fortune.

We had two members with birthdays this month, and they are Joe and Kimberly Enriquez. After our meeting we painted sun catchers, and we will be giving them to the local nursing home to hang in the windows. Our meeting was adjourned at 1:55 p.m.

Next Meeting September 14 Our next meeting will be held in Hillje on September 14, 2003 at 1:15 p.m.

Fraternally, Craig Cerny 9/10/03 —SPJST-

48, Beyersville Youth Leader reports on August meeting Lodge

The Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club Met on August 10 at 4 p.m.

During the meeting, we learned that Joshua and Tyler took home first place in crafts at District Youth Achievement Day. Taylor took home two third places and Becca took home a third place in talent for her singing.

Some of our members also got merit point system prizes.

Joshua, Becca, and Jonathon went to State YAD, but Joshua did not place this time.

The youth club voted to donate a basket for the mother lodge's fund raiser. Miss Denisse will get it together.

Next Meeting September 14 Our next meeting will be held on September 14 at 12:30 p.m. We are going to meet at Mr. Gatti's in Round Rock then go see a movie.

See you soon, Miss Denisse —SPJST-

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, September 10, 2003

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club welcomes three new members Lodge 154, Fort Worth proudly welcomes three new members. They are Randi Kidd, 10; Brittney McKee, 17; and Dylan Molina, 8.

Randi Kidd Randi's parents and siblings include Eddy, Dabney, Billy, and Taylor.

Randi is in the fifth grade at EME and enjoys gymnastics, horses, swimming, volleyball, travel, poetry, and participates on gymnastics team - level five.

Brittney Clark Brittney is the daughter of Elaine Clark. Brittney's hobby is watching television, shopping, and wasting electricity. She attends Excel High School where she is in the 11th grade. She also participates in gymnastics.

Dylan Molina Dylan is the son of Jay and Sharon Molina. He has a brother, Austin, and a sister, MacKenzie. Dylan enjoys basketball, swimming, and playing on the computer. He attends All Saints Catholic School where he is in the third grade. Dylan participates in choir and Sokol gymnastics.

—SPJST-

183, Arlington Youth Club assists Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House Lodge

Dear Vestnik Readers, The meeting of SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club was called to order on August 16, 2003 at 3:20 p.m.

by President Nick Culliton.

At the beginning of the meeting, everyone worked on Vestnik projects.

Katelyn Daniels led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Club motto. Members remained standing for a moment of silent prayer.

The register was read by Secretary Gena Weeks. Present were seven members, no visitors, and four adults.

The minutes of the July meeting were read and approved.

Mrs. Weeks gave the treasurer's report in the absence of Treasurer Rachel Reed. This month's fund raising plans continue to be cashing in aluminum cans. The Youth Club presented the collection of aluminum can pull tabs to the Ronald McDonald House in Fort Worth.

Mrs. Weeks took a vote for a lodge lock-in. It will take place on Saturday, October 4. Each member may bring one friend. Other activities are being considered.

Mrs. Weeks said that she has made a reservation for the youth club to participate in the WestFest Parade on Saturday, August 30. She will provide the trailer and chairs. Everyone is invited to participate in the fun event..

The next meeting will be rescheduled due to school schedules and

Friday night football games After the meeting, the youth club had a tour of the Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth. We saw the place where families stay while their children are in the hospital for a long time.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Kimberly Culliton, 11 Reporter 9/10/03 —SPJST-

185, New Braunfels Youth Club members place at State YAD Lodge

Dear Readers, We had our August meeting at Ryans Steakhouse in New Braunfels.

We discussed State Youth Achievement Day (YAD), and the fun we had at camp. We congratulated the winners at State YAD. They were Jared Jaroszewski, ages 12 to 14/second in Constructed Items; Travis Ploch, ages 15 to senior/third in Constructed Items; Trey Stolte, ages 12 to 14/third in Handicrafts; Wesley Ploch, ages 6 to 8/third in Hobby Kits; Braxton Rico, ages 9 to 11; third in Hobby Kits.

We will have our next meeting and go bowling in September.

Fraternally yours, Trey Stolte, Secretary 9/10/03 —SPJST-

Ohba Saturday

September 13, 2003 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

On the Downtown Square and Burleson County Fairgrounds in Caldwell, Texas

Lfje ► olatbe jfe5tibat is a celebration of the revitalization of Czech heritage . . . a county that was basically a Czech settlement realized their precious identity was slipping away. New generations knew not the language, the music or the art of their ancestors. Not only do we grasp at the past, but we hurry to share the history . . . to bring into today's focus the beauty, talent, and delight of the Czech people. Come to the Kolache Festival and learn the wonderful Czech philosophy. See the technique of the stenciling, basket weaving, egg decorating, quilting, woodcraft, carving, sculpturing. Dance to the polka and sing the songs of the musician.

Taste the true ethnic food and lend your soul to the fulfillment of the Czech cultural heritage. ikhebute of Cbent5

196, Houston-West teen dance this Friday, September 12 Lodge

Dear Friends, Join your friends and make some new ones at the teen dance here at Lodge 196 on Friday, September 12.

Deejay dance music will be provided from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is $5 per person and drinks and snacks will be provided. I hope you can make it!

Fraternally, Jason Castillo 9/10/03 —SPJST-

Friday Evening 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Pre-Festival Party at Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum at Fawn and Shaw Streets. Sponsored

by Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum. Czech Meal Served.

Dear Readers, The August 27, 2003 meeting of SPJST Lodge 215, South Plains Youth Club was held at the Center. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Audree. Five members were present.

Then a pizza party was enjoyed by all the members at the Tahoka Center.

Sincerely, Kenzie Angeley, Reporter 9/10/03

—SPJST-

The Polka Stars

11:00 a.m.

Shiner Hobo Band

1:00 p.m.

Wharton County Czech Singers

1:30 p.m.

South Stage (Saturday)

3:00 p.m.

Corner of Buck and Echols Streets 9:00 a.m.

Vizam - Welcome

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

9:30 a.m.

Original Kolache Festival Band Parade of Costumes Kovanda's Czech Band

215, South Plains Youth Club enjoys August pizza party

9:00 a.m.

6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

Street Dance

10:00 a.m.

Lodge

North Stage (Saturday)

Corner of Main and Fox Streets

11:30 a.m.

The Polka Stars The Combinations

Czech Heritage Museum

Corner of Fawn and Shaw Streets Open 9 a.m. Saturday

Street Rod and Classic Car Show

Highway 21 and Main Street 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

KF-PM Dance

Burleson County Expo Center (Fairgrounds) 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Dujka Brothers

Kolache Eating Contest

Saturday Attractions

Czech Heritage Singers and Dancers of Houston

250+ Arts and Crafts Vendors Czech Genealogy Search Quilt Show Museums and History Antique Machinery and Tractor Show Czech Adventure Land Statewide Kolache Baking Championship Kolache Vendors and Great Food Demonstrations Fine Art Show with Dalhart Windberg Golf Tournament and 5K Run

12 p.m.

1:00 p.m.

Fayetteville Singers 1:30 p.m.

Po.L.K. of A. Choral Group

2:00 p.m.

Mark Halata and Texavia

3:30 p.m.

Awards Ceremony

4 p.m.

Mark Halata and Texavia

flitanp ualitp TBootb5 • art5 & eraft g #boto For additional information, please contact the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce at (979) 567-3218 E-mail: pamwood@bc-chamber.com Or, on the Internet: www.bc-chamber.com For Texas Kolache Bake Show information, call (979) 567-2308, (979) 272-8786 or (979) 272-8317

Wednesday, September 10, 2003—VESTNIK/13

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Piedseda Sboru reditelu bratr Clinton Machann pfivital pfitomne a zahajil na:s'i schtizi. Podekoval eleninn spoleonosti za pohostinstvil Za znam z dubnove schtize byl pfijat tak, jak byl rfedan. President nadace bratr Marvin Marek oznamil, ie Mezinarodni genealogicld konference se bude konat v Omni hotelu na Westside mesta Houstonu, Tx. Pokladnik Tony Pust6jovskY podal dobrou finaneni zpravu. V souvislosti s nastavajid sbirkou pro podporu hudby a kultury na Severotexaske universite v Dentonu, Tx. povzbudil v g echny n g e eleny a pliZnivce, aby posilali g eky vypin6ne na CEFT na jeho adresu: Anton PustejovsK 4632 W. Standford Avenue, Dallas, TX. 75207. Na g e sbirka zajisti podporu pro studentskou vymenu a piedstaveni mlaOch umelcu z Moravy v Texasu.

K tomu bude potieba ureita eastka, o ktere. rozhodne vybor pozdeji. fledseda Sboru reditelu bratr Clinton Machann oznamil, '2"e Cegtina je zafazena do programu studia na Texaske A and M universit y v College Station, Tx. jako la'dnY pfedmet.

10.zgi 2003 Pak Sbor feditelu projednaval podrobnosti a podminky nag; spolupdce podpore na g f hudby a kultury na Severotexaske universite v Dentonu, Tx., kde se nabiZ1 velld prilek'itost pro na g i nadaci a pro nagi ve g kerou krajanskou vefejnost v Texasu. Universita hodlSzorganiso vat fman6n1 podporu pro hudebni a kulturn( program a na g e nadace by meta za tikol finanhe zajistit piedstaveni po celem state Texasu.

Universitni",kancelaf' vyrobi propaga6ni material, c6deeko s ukar2 kami hudby od starodavne po soueasnou s vysvetleni'm historic a rozvo je hudby a kultury ve stare vlasti. Dne 25. lijna 2003 universit y plipra vi pfedstaveni pro vefejnost v Murchinsonove

V piriglim rote dne 13. dubna 2004 Bylo ozndmeno, Ze filmovd skupina nastane oslava 50. vYro6izaloeninaysi pracuj e na dokumenta'ram sniinku o nadace a umelci z Dentonu, Tx. budou Vralove kapele, pracujiA asi rok a soueasti techto oslava projedou s kul- pul na dokumentu a nyni jim dolly turni'm programem cel) -/ std. Nadace penize. P1ciznivci texaske hudby doufa ", ze nektere jine krajanske organ-. mohou poslat "geky na TCHCC, P. 0. isace a jednotlivci se pfipoji a zajisti Box 6, La Grange, TX. 78945 s pozubytov&if pro asi 25 Clenti souboru na namkou na Vrael Film Fund. jiOch mistech ve —SPJSTPokraZovani

Victoria County's 19th Annual

Czech Heritage Festival Sunday, September 28, 2003 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. • Victoria Community Center 2905 E. North • Victoria, Texas

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Childrens' Games • Auction • Country Store • Pastry Wheel Exhibits • Arts/Crafts • Czech Heritage Museum Tarok Tournament - Prizes

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Catering & Concessions

Sgth Annual

9 a.m. - Czech-English Mass celebrated by Father Joseph Hybner Our Lady Of Victory Cathedral, Laurent and Mesquite Street

For information: (361)575-0820 Marjorie Matula Tarok: (361) 578-2507 Joe Pustka • Booths: (361) 578-6730 Donald Dusek

Sponsored by The Victoria County Czech Heritage Society

Czech Heritage Day Celebrating the 93rd Anniversary of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth

at

National Hall 3316 Roberts Cut-off Road V Fort Worth, Texas (817) 624-1361

St. Joseph's Church

SPJST cemetery markers available Bronze SPJST cemetery markers are available for purchase through the Home Office for $10. The price includes postage and handling. The markers, which measure three inches in diameter, include a four-inch threaded post for mounting.

To purchase a marker or to receive additional information, please contact the President's Office at (800) 727-7578 or write the SPJST Home Office at P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.

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September 20, 2003 Doors Open at 12 Noon • Admission for All Day $8 12 and Under, Free with Paid Adult 1 to 6 p.m. •lr Dinner Served Adults $6.50 • Children 12 and under $4 2:3o p.m. "sr Opening Ceremony 1 to 2 p.m. Ar- Accordion Music 2 p.m. Ar. Memory Makers Czech Choir

Live Music by Clem Kubacak and the Polka Stars Sausage and Home Fried Chicken with all the trimmings <Plates served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. $6.50 per plate Auction at 3:30 p.m.

Games, including bingo, hardware store, ring toss and more begin at 12 p.m.

Public Invited. Bring the family!

Jodie Mikula Orchestra Vrazels' Polka Band

3 to 6 p.m. or Music by to 11 p.m. ice- Music by 6:30 to 1o:3o p.m. Ar- Youth Club Kitchen open 6 p.m. Air Parade of Costumes

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

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Note: Until further notice, monthly lodge meetings will be held at P and F Cafe in Pilot Point in Tioga at 12 noon on the first Monday of each month.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, September 19—Social/games, 6:30 p.m.

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) 826-5863.

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

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.; Youth Club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

ond Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 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) 9852484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Thursday, September 11—Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, September 13—Rental Thursday, September 20—Dining room rental Sunday, September 21—Jimmy Gomez and Country Outlaws, country and western, 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 4—Rental Sunday, October 5—Rental Thursday, October 9—Lodge meeting, 8 p.m.

Saturday, October 11—Rental Sunday, October 12—Jimmy Gomez and Country Outlaws, country and western, 2 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, October 18—Dining room rental Sunday, October 19—RVOS 51 meeting, 2 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.

Class, 6:30 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 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 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 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, September 14—Vrazels, 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person Sunday, September 28—J.R. Vrazels Country Expression, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $6 per person.

Hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

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

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

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Sunday, September 14—Youth Club meeting at 1 p.m. Meet at Temple Mall Food Court for short meeting then a movie.

Saturday, October 4—Czech Heritage Day: Polka mass with music by the Vrazels, 5 p.m. Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. $5 for adults. Doors open at 4 p.m.

Adult lodge meetings are held the sec-

Saturday, October 25—Rental Monday, October 27—SPJST Sales

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, September 12—Open Friday, September 19—Polka Stars Friday, September 26—Outlaws Friday and Saturday, September 26 27—Third Annual Barbecue Cook-Off. For more information, contact Tommy Schiller (512) 352-9139; or (512) 365-7632.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. All members and guests are always welcome. Friday night dances are held downstairs from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Enjoy delicious hamburgers during Friday night dances. "On premises catering." For hall reservations, dance information or bookings call the lodge hall at (512) 352-9139; (512) 3527442 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.

Lodge Reporters and Event Coordinators

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

SPJST LODGE RATES

COMMERCIAL RATES

For advertising SPJST lodge-related activities.

Advertising not related to SPJST lodge events.

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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.

LODGE 39, BRYAN Note: Beginning in August 2003, all future lodge meetings will be held the second Sunday of each month.

Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m.; meeting follows at 1 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30, followed by meeting at 1 p.m.

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

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Saturday, September 13—Private Rental Sunday, September 14—Regular meeting and memorial service for deceased members at 2 p.m. Members and guests are urged to attend. Refreshments after the meeting.

Saturday, September 20—Private rental Saturday, September 27—Private rental.

Saturday, October 4—Private rental Saturday, October 11—Private rental Sunday, October 12—Meeting at 2 p.m.

Saturday, October 25—Private rental Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth Club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South in Hillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. Every second Monday is $100 game night. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at the Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, September 13—Bobby Jones Czech Band Saturday, September 20—East Bell Youth Booster Dance Saturday, September 27—Private Saturday, October 4—Country Expression Saturday, October 11—Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, October 18—Open Saturday, October 25—Clem Kubacek Band 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 Note: Lodge meeting time has changed. Meetings begin at 5 p.m.

Saturday, October 18—Progressive 42 Tournament. Watch the Vestnik for details.

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

$25.00 $50.00 $100.00

Sunday, October 19-100th anniversary: music by Fritz Hodde Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 5 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM619, four miles southeast of Taylor. For hall rentals, please contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733.

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 Effinger Fire Department.

LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m.

For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).

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

LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth Club meetings are at 2 p.m.

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

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

LODGE 74, LOVELADY Lodge business meetings are held quarterly on the first Sunday of January, April, July, and October at 5:30 p.m. Game nights are every Monday and Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Permit No. 1-751052324-8. "Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome.

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

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP174615-1395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Sunday, September 21—Czechfest.

Please see Letters Section for details.

Please note that the 2003 Lodge 84

Wednesday, September 10, 2003-VESTNIK/15 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 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

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 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 88, HOUSTON 13-The Saturday, September Fabulous Six, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, September 20-Gus Lindemann, big band. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, September 27-No dance Saturday, October 4-Knights of Dixie, big band. *Dress Code. $10 per person Saturday, October 11-Vrazels, polka/variety. $7 per person Saturday, October 18-The Fabulous Six, polka/variety. $6 per person Saturday, October 25-No Dance Sunday, October 26-Czech Day: Tony Janak, 3 to 7 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 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, September 12-Nobles of Note, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, September 19-Buddy Cox and His Big Band, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 20-Annual Czech Heritage Day and 93rd Anniversary of the founding of SPJST Lodge 92. Noon until 11 p.m. Music by Mikula's from 3 to 6 p.m. and Vrazel's from 8 to 11 p.m. Plus much more! Invite your friends to make plans to attend. See ad and Lodge Letters section for details.

Friday, September 26-Charlie Patteson, 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Sunday, October 5-Randy and the Road House Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, October 19-Music by Praha Brothers of Temple. 2 to 6 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth Club meets on the second Sunday of each month. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday.

Family Night-first and third Tuesdays.

Country/western music on the first Sunday and polka/waltz music on third Sunday every month from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. Ballroom dancing on Friday night.

Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities. Tune in KAAMAM 770 for some easy listening music.

For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 6241361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114.

Phone (817) 624-1361.

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

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, September 14-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) 8626291 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 timeâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; 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, September 20-Tommy Cloudt Sunday, Sept. 28-Alpine America Saturday, October 4-Moses Rangel Saturday, October 18-Texas Roadrunners 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) 5421774; for reservations, call (281) 4873297. 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. 174-18083907. 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 Hitcher (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 Youth club meetings 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. 1-7420733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK

Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting at 2 p.m.; entertainment at 2:30 p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday of each month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regarding building rentals, please call (512) 255-1554; or (512) 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 Wednesday, September 1 0-East Texas Cloggers dance lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.

Friday, September 1 2-Polka Dots dance: Joel Towers, dee-jay. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 17-East Texas Cloggers dance lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 20-SPJST dance: Free Country, 8 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24-East Texas Cloggers dance lessons, 6 to 7 p.m.

Saturday, September 27-Polka Dots fall dance: Free Country, 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Catered dinner.

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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