Vestnik 2004 04 21

411111/11n.:1010111PMb,

Changing to meet the needs offraternalists.

MINIM

VESTNI SPIST Herald

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

Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the

Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas,

111111111111

■111C---111 MillEir""k' Ma

I 11111111Mbi MINI II

III .41

cassuring Cl"

in 1897

HUMANITY

BENEVOLENCE

g..11/%1M

Enriching Lives BROTHERHOOD

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

April 21, 2004

ISSN-07458800

VOLUME 92 NUMBER 16

AIMPIrtt- —11:1111111kal

STATEWIDE

4E1- _ZIO4 11111111111111 OW WC - NOM 11111111111111111r""o NMI Mt

Insurance Written

__ 1 „ANIL 11111111111111Wka WNW 'I

JUAN LOPEZ Lodge 239, Hondo District 7

RAY PILGRIM FIC

V _Alla. 1111111111116,

Lodge 151, Wharton

District 6

7ongratulations o Our March TOP Producers

VIRGIL BALKE Lodge 201 BleiblervilleNelsonville

Join Hands Goal: 2,345 Member Applications Applications Written as of March 31, 2004: 1,099

ANITA FABIAN Lodge 237 West Austin

CHADWICK LOWDERMILK

WILBURN WILLIS FIC

BOYD

MAXWELL Lodge 234 Lockhart

Lodge 215 South Plains

Lodge 54 West

DISTRICT 6

licationsW itten

JANICE STEVENS

EMA. COOK Lodge 175

Lodge 229 Abilene

Rosenberg

JAMES BACAK FIC

RAY PILGRIM

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje

Lodge 151

n Mortgage Rates

JUAN LOPEZ

TERESO HERNANDEZ

Lodge 239 Hondo

Lodge 239 Hondo

75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.750% for 1 to 15 years 6.250% for 16 to 20 years 6.750% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.250% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.750% for 10 years 7.000% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life

5.500% for Annualized' Guaranteed Rate: 4.50%

Roth IRAs

Roth 11 - 4.50% for Annualized* Roth Ill - 4.00% for Annualized'

Annuity I

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

FIC Wharton

Annuity III

4.000% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued after 2-28-03 * Rates effective 11-1-03.

Rates subject to change without notice.

41111111",,W111111.

- 2.■ moor wow Imilars.

•

Annuity II

4.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03

sm.

IMIL7t.

1ff

11111111111‘•

• .••■ mon.

2IVESTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

FROM THE EDITOR'S DESK

VESTNI

Volunteers Set Good Example

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 c/o Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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

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

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

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

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

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

DIRECTORS

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

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

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

STANLEY R. BROZ, VICE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT IV

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 - (325) 234-8117 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 - (325) 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 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Cell Phone: (254) 541-5820 DISTRICT 3 Jerry Kucera, 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) 332-1616 E-mail: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 668-4670 Cell Phone: (361) 548-5702

Home Phone: (325) 442-3271 P.O. Box 33, Lowake, TX 76855

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

Home Phone: (713) 864-2163 1243 Clovis Road, Hou.ston, 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 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Rd., Houston, Tx. 77008 - (713) 864-2163 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Tx. 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton. Tx. 78064 - (830) 281-8246

GLADYS YATES (254) 773-1575 MELANIE ZAVODNY, FtC (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 H - 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 - WENDY MUSK', 578 FM 1347, STOCKDALE, TX 78160 - (830) 745-2702 - email: wap6564@felpsis.net

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

— to Texas communities and society

Thanks to You!

Volunteer Week — April 18 through 24 — is upon us. In the spirit of the week, I want to extend my thanks to State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny and State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates for contributing the text of this week's editorial.

as a whole.

SPJST's volunteers dedicate countless hours each day to their lodges and youth clubs. This week is National Volunteer Week, and to all SPJST volunteers in our lodges and youth clubs across the state, we say a big thank you!

Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society. It is offering time, energy and skills of one's own free will.

Volunteers impact virtually every aspect of society, including health, education, social services, youth, sports and recreation, culture, the arts and the environment. While their contribution is undeniable, volunteers are rarely recognized for their deeds — and are usually the first to stay behind the scenes.

It is time to push volunteers into the well-deserved spotlight. By celebrating the efforts of volunteers, we create opportunities to raise awareness about the vital contribution they have made — and continue to make

✓ is for the valiant efforts you show each day.

"Volunteering is the most fundamental act of citizenship and philanthropy in our society."

O is for the organization that you display.

L is for the love you share with every child.

U is for the understanding in your smile.

N is for the need we have for your ability.

T is for the talents that we all like to see.

E is for everything you give to us.

E is for everybody who thinks you're fabulous.

R is for a reminder to keep coming back to the lodge because we would be lost without all of you here!

—SPJST-

Attention

SPJST Graduates* nd parents and grandparents of Graduates!

Whether it's your high school com-

mencement or college graduation, it's quite an accomplishment. Share your achievement with other members of the Society in a special May issue of the Vestnik. To be included, please complete the following biographical sketch and send it, along with a small photograph, by April 3o, to: VESTNIK — SPJST GRADUATES

c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. BOX loo • Temple, Texas

76503

Please print clearly. Thank you!

Name Telephone: Graduating from (name of High School or College) Lodge No. and Name Major (If Applicable) Future Plans Parents Grandparents

— Graduates must be SPJST members —

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/3

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

The SPJST Monthly Insurance Report

District Three Spring Meeting Agenda April 25, 2004 • Hosted by Lodge 84, Dallas 2004 Spring Membership Drive

Through March 31, 2004

All members should invite a potential member as a guest.

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist.

Apps.

Written

Issued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

19 84 34 15 22 59 213 5

$ 590,000.00 311,169,000.00 971,000.00 575,000.00 452,254.00 2,815,000.00 5,930,582.00 135,000.00

$ 1,129,000.00 1,037,000.00 290,000.00 850,500.00 379,254.00 1,075,500.00 3,907,451.00 35,000.00

Totals:

451

$14,580,005.00

$8,703,705.00

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN AND ISSUED Dist.

Apps.

Written

Issued

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9

49 148 94 42 70 133 556 7

$ 1,588,000.00 4,210,169.00 2,008,000.00 1,945,500.00 2,164,254.00 4,948,000.00 13,448,923.00 145,000.00

$ 1,318,000.00 1,674,000.00 796,000.00 1,010.500.00 848,254.00 2,052,000.00 8,055,603.00 40,000.00

Totals:

1099

$30,457,846.00

$15,794,357.00

Fraternally Gene McBride, FICF, Vice President

—SPJST-

Family Fun

and Important Dates April 24 April 25 April 25 April 25 April 25 April 27 May 1 May 1 May 2 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 15 May 15 May 15 May 31 May 31 May 31 May 31 May 31 June 1 June 1 June 4 - 6 June 14 June 15 June 15 June 21-23 June 25-27 June 27 June 27

Lodge 182, Falls County Membership Drive and "Farmers' Olympics - SPJST Style" Lodge 107, Floresville New Member and 50-Year Pin Banquet Lodge 38, Kovar Picnic District Three Spring Meeting at Lodge 84, Dallas District Four Spring Meeting District Two Delegates Meeting at Lodge 29, Taylor hosted by Lodge 73, Seymour Join Hands Day Lodge 25, Ennis Anniversary Dance Lodge 88, Houston Spring Dance Mother's Day Barbecue at Lodge 24, Cyclone April Vestnik Projects due to SYD Melanie Lodge 87, Temple Member Appreciation Dinner SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament LIT Applications due to DYC Camp Qualification Forms due to DYC May Vestnik Projects due to SYD Melanie Flag Day Contest Entries due to SYD Melanie "SPJST is . . ." Photography Contest Entries due to SYD Melanie Tee-Shirt Order Forms due to SYD Melanie Student Service Forms due to SYD Melanie Lodge 47, Seaton Annual picnic Youth Achievement Award forms due to DYC (for high school graduating youth club members) Leaders-In-Training Workshop in Georgetown/Austin SPJST Convention Begins 2003-2004 Merit Point Sheets due to Melanie Quarterly Report due to Melanie District Four Camp at Butman Camp, Merkel District Six Camp, Camp Lone Star, LaGrange District Three Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 183, Arlington District Five Youth Achievement Day at Lodge 172, Pasadena —SPJST-

10 a.m ❑ Registration for Meeting, Youth Christmas Card Design Contest and Washer Contests; Adult Czech Pastry, and Horseshoe Contests [:I Complimentary pastry, juice, and coffee provided by Lodge 84 ❑ Between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., we will take pictures of the Lifetime Achievers by lodges. _Please let us know when all of your achievers are present.

10:30 a.m.

Audit Committee Meets Al Kercho, Tom Weeks, and Michael Galler 11 am.

President Mary Steinman Meeting Called to Order District Flag Bearers Posting of Colors Flag Bearer Max Krivanek Pledge of Allegiance Flag Bearer Gena Weeks Youth Motto Lodge 84 President Justine Yeager Welcome First Vice PresidentKay Weeks Response and Recognition of Visitors Reading Names of Departed Members/ Second Vice President Kay Lynn Kovar Memorial Service and Youth Members Youth Members Youth Program Recognition of Age 96 Members, 75-, and 50-, Year Members, First Vice President Kay Weeks and Fraternalist Nominees Appointment of Auditing, President Mary Steinman and Nominating Committees President Mary Steinman Introduction of Contest Judges Approval of Minutes and Secretary Mary Karlik Correspondence Treasurer's ReportTreasurerMartha Hubenak Durham Committee Reports By-Laws -Al Kercho Finance - Michael Gainer Insurance - Martha Hubenak Durha Publication - Bessie Petr Education and Nature Center - John Engelke Library, Archives and Museum - Jerry Milan Rest Home - George Pauling Supreme Lodge Report - Jerry Mikulas District Director's Report - Johnnie Krizan 12:30 p.m.

Lunch Break, Prayer Meal consists of pork loin, gravy, potatoes, corn, green beans, bread, coffee, tea and dessert. Donation of three canned goods per person entitles you to a free meal; otherwise, the cost is $5 per plate. No expired canned goods, please.

1:30 p.m.

Second Vice President Kay Lynn Kovar Lifetime Achiever Awards FAC George Pauling Contests and Miscellaneous Awards and DYC Bessie Petr President Mary Steinman Dismissal of Youth Old Business - Fall Fun Fest New Business Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance Announcement of Number of Canned Goods Collected Convention Items (limit three minutes per person) PresentationsTreasurer Martha Durham District Youth ReportDYC Bessie Petr Audit ReportAudit Committee Nominating ReportNominating Committee Election of Officers Coming Events District YAD, June 27, 2004 at Lodge 183, Arlington District Fall Meeting, October 24, 2004 - Need Volunteers.

Please contact Mary Steinman if interested.

District Spring Meeting, April 24, 2005 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood Door Prizes Installation of Officers Adjournment of 2004 Spring Meeting — SPJST-

4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

SPJST records 1,099 applications written through March in Join Hands 2004 program Through the end of February, the SPJST had received 1,099 applications for insurance and annuity certificates.

The goal of the Join Hands 2004 membership drive is to write at least 2,345 applications in 2004.

In conjunction with the SPJST's Join Hands 2004 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 March 31, 2004.

—SPJST-

DISTRICT ONE Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Lodge Application Application Applications Incentive Lodge No. Lodge Name Quota Current Written Count Count 1 Fayetteville 10 9 11 9 Snook 25 7 11 12 13 Dime Box 15 0 0 0 17 New Tabor 25 8 10 10 21 Engle 10 0 38 Kovar 10 1 39 Bryan 10 0 Ellinger 51 10 1 57 Gonzales 10 67 Schulenburg 10 94 Wheelock 10 0 0 06 LaGrange 10 0 0 41' Sealy 10 0 0 69 Brenham 10 0 79 Warrenton 1 10 0 86 Caldwell 4 4 10 6 88 Centerville 10 0 0 89 Bryan-College Station 10 4 3 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville 10 9 9 New Youth Club 10

DISTRICT TWO Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Application Application Lodge No. Lodge Name Quota Current 15 Buckholts 10 18 Elgin 35 Granger 20 20 0 24 35 8 Cyclone 29 60 4 Taylor 47 Seaton 50 7 48 Beyersville 10 2 74 Crockett 10 80 Holland 50 1 87 Temple 25 0 89 Rosebud 10 2 Austin 155 10 171 Lockhart 10 174 Rockdale 10 177 Academy 25 182 Falls County 10 0 187 Round Rock 25 10 200 Bruceville-Eddy 221 Harker Heights 15 0 15 Lockhart *234 10 *236 Burnet *237 West Austin 10 *246 Morgan's Point 10 New Youth Club 10

Join Hands 2004 Applications Written Count 4 1 1 11 14 14 4 0 9 6 2 0 0 5 0 2 6 2 22 0 35 14

Lodge Incentive Count 2 1 1 9 14 15 1 0 7 4 3 0 0 3 0 1 5 3 13 0 23 13

DISTRICT THREE Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Application Application Applications Lodge No. Lodge Name Quota Current Written Count 5 Pilot Point-Tioga 25 7 60 7 Cottonwood 6 19 Ennis 25 25 3 11 Elk 10 35 2 25 54 West 8 55 66 7 Waco 15 Ennis 82 10 0 84 25 Dallas 10 13 92 Fort Worth 25 12 18 101 Gainesville 10 0 130 10 Dallas 0 135 0 Ennis 10 154 Fort Worth 20 0 167 0 Penelope 10 178 0 Longview 10 180 Burleson 10 3 183 Arlington 8 20 195 0 Cleburne 10 204 Stephenville 10 0 Terrell 10 0 205 206 Mexia 10 1 Fairfield *210 10 0 *211 Palestine 10 0 10 *216 Athens 0 *224 Waxahachie 10 2

Lodge Incentive Count 3 28 12 2 4 12 0 8 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 8 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

*226 *244

Corsicana Clarksville New Youth Club

15 10 10

DISTRICT FOUR Lodge No. 49 73 76 157 160 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 229 *230 233 *235 *238 *242 *243 *245 *249

Lodge Name Rowena Seymour Wichita Falls Lubbock San Angelo Iowa Park Brownwood South Plains El Paso Vernon Abilene Midland Lubbock Junction Goldthwaite Amarillo Snyder Fort Stockton Albany

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Current Written Count Quota 9 40 10 1 10 3 10 0 50 5 10 0 10 0 25 11 10 0 10 0 15 11 10 0 20 1 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10 0 10

Lodge Incentive Count 7 1 3 0 5 0 0 6 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

DISTRICT FIVE Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Application Application Applications Lodge No. Lodge Name Quota Current Written Count 65 Crosby 10 Needville 15 81 7 Houston 140 88 91 10 Crosby 0 139 10 1 Danbury 142 1 15 Houston Alvin 10 149 0 3 156 Baytown 10 162 4 Iowa Colony 0 2 7 172 30 20 Pasadena 175 7 10 Rosenberg 181 10 2 Conroe 191 8 Lufkin 15 196 35 5 Houston-West 1 *227 10 Onalaska 6 *228 Cleveland 10 231 10 0 Angleton 0 *232 Mid-Houston 10 4 *248 Nacogdoches 10 10 New Youth Club

Lodge Incentive Count 0

0 0 0 1 0 3 4 14 3 0 6 1 0 6 0 0 4

DISTRICT SIX Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Application Application Applications Written Count Quota Current Lodge No. Lodge Name 4 Hallettsville 20 0 2 1 8 Weimar 10 Shiner 10 1 10 0 19 Velehrad 0 0 23 10 Moravia 5 28 East Bernard 25 5 20 30 Taiton 25 3 13 32 Victoria 15 16 40 El Campo-Hillje 55 31 41 0 Port Lavaca 10 14 34 63 Sweet Home 10 7 12 97 Placedo 55 0 125 Westhoff 0 0 143 Inez 10 1 10 148 El Maton 7 151 Wharton 10 0 153 LaSalle 10 10 0 184 Moulton 0 Palacios 10 *223 10 2 *240 Bay City 10 0 *241 Columbus 10 New Youth Club

Lodge Incentive Count 5 1 1 0 0 4 15 7 25 0 20 13 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0

DISTRICT SEVEN Lodge No. 26 79 93 107 117 133 137 164 185 202 *213 *217 *220 239 247

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

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Current Written Count Quota 10 0 22 20 1 10 16 39 15 0 10 27 10 0 10 3 10 4 10 1 27 20 30 0 10 4 10 0 10 225 100 95 111 202 10

*Denotes that lodge has not been chartered.

—SPJST-

Lodge Incentive Count 0 23 0 33 0 30 0 2 2 18 1 4 1 167 147

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/5

District Three Spring Meeting April 25 at Lodge 84, Dallas We hope to see everyone from District Three at the spring meeting.

This will be a membership drive as well as a business meeting. Every member is asked to bring a potential member to this meeting. By bringing three canned goods to donate to charity, prospective members will have their lunches paid for by the district.

Adults, don't forget to bring your pastry for judging in the pastry contest. Rolling out that dough will get your arms in condition for the horseshoe contest to be held immediately after the meeting.

Committee members and anyone addressing the members are asked to keep comments to a three minute limit. We know that this will be a productive meeting so we ask for your cooperation.

Be sure to encourage your youth members to participate in the district's Christmas Card Design Contest.

See you at Lodge 84, Dallas.

Fraternally, Mary Steinman District Three President —SPJST-

Lodge 73, Seymour hosts spring meeting April 25 Lodge 73, Seymour is hosting the District Four Spring Meeting. It will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at the Senior Citizen's Meeting Room.

Registration will be at 11 a.m. and there will be a catered meal at noon.

Please RSVP by April 15 so we can let the caterer know.

Please call Ed Blankenship (940) 889-3454.

Hope to see everyone here on April 25.

Fraternally, Alice Orsak

—SPJST-

CattiVEKITION.

JUNE 13 - 16, 2004 * TEMPLE, TEXAS

District Two delegates to meet April 27 in Taylor District Two delegates and other interested members are invited to attend a pre-convention delegates meeting on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. at Lodge 29, Taylor. The purpose of this meeting will be to review the recommendations to the By-Laws which will be discussed at the upcoming convention.

—SPJST-

SPJST records 737 referrals through March in Join Hands 2004 program Through the end of March, the following members who have made referrals during the Join Hands 2004 Membership Drive.

Lodge

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 9 9 9 9 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40

Member's Name

Referrals

Karen Franklin Sandy Haiduk Jose Valdez Norma Valdez Elda Miramontes Francisco Miramontes Irene Plata Robert Froebel Ruth Froebel Irene Polansky Raymond Sustaita Elizabeth Vahalik Jonathan Vahalik Helen Zabransky Dean Carender Jack Carender Dorothy Kucera Michael Moore Mary Neckar Traci Dobecka Amelia Peterson Stacey Eldridge Ann Schoeneman James Schoeneman Marie Shelfer Conni Korth , Dale Korth Ricky Korth Sharon Russell Carla West Doug Williams Virginia Williams Mary Chudej Kyle Skrabanek Evelyn Gustafson Aleen Jaecks Jim Mogonye Katie Mogonye Sam Morgan Alex Roehlke Mary Ryan Audra Bazilius Margaret Campbell Peggy Herendon Bobby Hoelscher Lisa Kirby Donna Locke Wilbert Mikeska Emma Perry Joan Vanicek Sam Vanicek Stephanie Vanicek Melanie Zavodny Krystal Bazilius Rita Holland Doreen Honza Margaret Krajca A.J. 'Tony" Kelner Helen Kelner Larry Beran Linda Pospisil Marie Ann Ripple Michelle Newsom Connor Vanecek Kyle Vanecek Wanda Dorotik Ardis Bacak Angela Garcia Patricia Garcia Annie Mae Henry Karen Holub Jennifer Kunetka Leona Macha Tony Pall Mary Jo Salinas Tony Salinas Ashley Sczech Debbie Sczech

2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 11 1 2 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 12 2 4 3 6 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 13 6 17 1 9 4 10 8 1 1 1 30 2 9 7 4 2 2 1 1 9 1 1 1 1 47 4 1 1 6 1 1 2 1 2 2 1

Lodge

40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 54 54 54 54 63 66 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 84 84 84 87 88 88 88 88 88 88 88 89 89 89 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 97 97 106 107 107 107 107 107 130 133 139 142 142 142 154 162 162 162 172 177 177 177 179 183 183

Member's Name

Lodge Member's Name

Referrals

Kathryn Zbranek Delia (Dee) Floyd Edith Molberg Crystal Bartek Heidi Bartek Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Cynthia Hutka Neil Rabroker Calvin Skrabanek Dolores Skrabanek Katherine Smith Doris Tyroch Lisa Greger Dorothy Stuchly Bonnie Wolf Denisse Wuensche Curtis Stewart Freddie Kaluza Janice Kaluza George Mynar Mary Mynar Kyle Janak Gladys Yates Jill Sijansky Larry Wilks Nancy Wilks Dean Brisbin G.L. Brisbin Courtney Brummett Helen Pajestka Risa Pajestka Victoria Pajestka Amber Yeager Ashley Yeager Jennifer Andreason Richard Andreason Desiree Christman Bertha Capps Carolyn Filipp King Hegwood Helen Hegwood Mary Krippner Calvin Orsag Flo Orsag Josephine Pflughaupt Patsy Baker Rodney Marek Tammy Martinez Dick Durham Martha Durham Bessie Ellsworth Gayle Fuller Martha Janca Mary Krivanek Betty Matousek John Williams Yvonne Garrett Jackie Reid Clarence Matula Liz Bielefeld Glenn Pruski Lian Pruski Wendy Pruski Travis Purchis Margaret Vrla Vicki Reese Lorenda Baldwin Alice Jochen Nelson Jochen Mary Kieschnick Anna Johnson Betty Crawford Geraldine Frank Janet Rawlinson Joe Olivo Kathy Fritz Linda Johnson Sue Moore Ricky Weyand Angeline Stiborek Kay Weeks

1 11 2 3 1 1 3 15 8 1 1 5 1 1 6 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 16 9 11 18 1 2 1 2 4 18 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 2 1 2 6 1 1 1 3 1 16 11 6 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 20 19 1 5 3 1

Referrals

183 Tom Weeks 1 186 Christian Brinkman 1 186 Linda Cannon 1 186 Thomas Cannon 1 186 Tana Guess 2 186 Michelle Mendez 1 187 Red Oman 1 187 Gladys Nelson 1 196 Robert Castillo 4 196 Betty Louis 3 200 Peggy Brewer 29 200 Christina Dobson 6 200 Corinne Mauldin 9 202 Domingo Gonzales, Ill 4 202 Brenda Gonzales 1 202 Vanessa Gonzales 7 202 Bettie House 1 202 Jesus Huizar 2 202 Melba Novosad 1 202 Joan Weiderhold 2 202 Ashley Buentello 1 202 Kimberly Huizar 4 202 Raven Vasquez 6 202 Miranda Wiederhold 1 204 Norman Kneschk 3 204 Sandra Pierce 1 221 Ann Paruzinski 10 221 Judy Paul 9 223 Al Pena 2 223 Rose Pena 1 229 Patsy Adams 6 229 Jesusita Hudson 2 229 Cutter Starr 1 229 Jancie Stevens 1 233 Debra Phillips 1 233 Maynard Phillips 2 239 Tammy Hernandez 1 239 Tereso Hernandez 1 239 Mercelita Parker 2 239 Emma Villarreal 3 247 Ray Gutierrez 1 247 Art Lopez, Sr. 1 247 Lupe Lopez 1 247 Patricia Lopez 1 247 Gloria Sierra 1 247 Pete Sierra 1 247 Cheryl Signorelli 1 —SPJST-

Neighborhood volunteer day promotes partnerships between young people and adults Connecting young people and adults in neighborhood volunteering is the focus of Join Hands Day, a national day of service which takes place on Saturday, May 1. SPJST lodges and youth clubs are encouraged to participate.

Scheduled annually on the first Saturday in May, the day can provide the first step in improving communication and cooperation in a neighborhood.

Getting involved in Join Hands Day is simple and SPJST can help. For more information, please contact the SPJST Home Office at (800) 7277578 or email melaniez@vvm.com .

For information about Join Hands Day, visit their web site at www.joinhandsday.com Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Melanie Zavodny, State Youth Director —SPJST-

6NiSTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

District Two Presents Scenes from Spring Meeting March 17, 2004 • Hosted by Lodge 29, Taylor Part II

LODGE 47, SEATON LIFETIME ACHIEVERS PRESENTATION — Pictured, from left, are Frank Klinkovsky, Walter Pomykal, Ella Pomykal, Vallie Zavodny, Leon Zavodny and presenter Legal Advisor Sidney Kacir. Not pictured are Irma Klinkovsky, Wallace and Elsie Jez and Ruby Bolton.

District Five Membership.

Rally in partnership with owa Colony VFD fund raiser Members of lodges in District Five are requested to lend a hand with the Iowa Colony Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser on Sunday, April 25. The event is a partnership effort between District Five and the Iowa Colony VFD. "Through our efforts, we will be assisting with a charitable event as well as promoting the SPJST to prospective says members," District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt.

"The project fits in perfectly with our 2004 Join Hands membership campaign."

Barbecue plates will be served from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Workers are needed to help in the food line, sell and serve pastries, and sell SPJST cookbooks.

Donations of home-baked desserts and quality items for a live auction would

greatly be appreciated. Homemade ice cream will be available through the efforts of District Five youth.

All SPJST sales representatives are needed to promote and solicit memberships. If you just specialize in fun, please attend this special event at the Iowa Colony City Hall on County Road 62 off of SH288 in County.

Brazoria Look for the signs and a white painted building with large red letters that spell "G 0 L F." Remember: Insurance incentives to the district and its lodges are dependent on participation at two District Membership Rallies this calendar year. At least four Fraternal Activities Categories can be achieved by lodges participating with three or more volunteers.

—SPJST-

LODGE 80, HOLLAND LIFETIME ACHIEVERS PRESENTATION — Pictured, from left, are Wilma Dean Brisbin, Barbara Taisler, Estelle and J.D. Coker, Melissa Vrabel and District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky.

Lodges in District Five are asked to lend a hand with the Iowa Colony Volunteer Fire Department Fund Raiser on Sunday, April 25.

The event is a partnership effort between District Five and the Iowa Colony VFD. For more information, please contact Geraldine Kucera Frank of Lodge 162, Iowa Colony at (281) 431-1474 or District Five Director Larry W. Pflughaupt at (713) 864-2163.

State FAC posts entrants, results in annual SPJST deer antler contest LODGE 89, ROSEBUD LIFETIME ACHIEVERS PRESENTATION — Pictured, from left, are Tammy Martinez, Rosamond "Patsy" Baker and District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK LIFETIME ACHIEVERS PRESENTATION — Pictured, from left, are JoAnn Oman, Gladys Nelson, Lucille Klaus, Linda Johnson and District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky.

Congratulations to all the SPJST deer hunters. You were serious hunters, and the entries show there were some big deer out there.

There were nine entries. The deer went from eight points to 14 points and a spread of 10 1/2 inches to 22 1/4 inches.

Entries were received from: • Jeff Barta of Lodge 202, Jourdanton, District Seven/eight points and 10 1/2-inch spread.

• Troy Oman of Lodge 187, Round Rock, District Two/eight points and 18 7/8-inch spread.

• Brandon Kaluza of Lodge 54, West, District Three/nine points and 15 3/16-inch spread.

• Leroy Dana of Lodge 47, Seaton, District Two/10 points and 17-inch

spread.

• Matthew Todd of Lodge 81, Needville, District Five/eight points and 18 inch-spread.

• William Pavliska of Lodge 107, Floresville, District Seven/11 points and 18-inch spread.

• Ken Humphreys of Lodge 154, Fort Worth, District Three/12 points and 19-inch spread.

The winner with the widest spread of 22 1/4 inches is Marcus Blum of Lodge 17, New Tabor, District One. The deer also had eight points. The winner with the most points of 14 is Ricky Korth of Lodge 13, Dime Box, District One. The deer had a 12 1/2inch spread.

Congratulations to each of you that entered. All of you other deer hunters send in your entries next year. Best wishes for a great hunting season in 2004.

Fraternally, Gladys Yates, State Fraternal Activities Coordinator —SPJST-

Lodge Letters Section Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayette County CHS annual picnic April 25 at Rek Hill Fayetteville SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayette County Czech Heritage Society will have their annual combined picnic at Polansky's Lake at Rek Hill (on south side of Highway 159 about three and 1/2 miles east of Fayetteville) on Sunday, April 25, 2004 starting at 12 noon.

Members are asked to bring a covered dish (vegetable or meat) and dessert. Everything else will be provided. This is always a nice outing for everyone so bring your lawn chairs and fishing gear. We look forward to the new SPJST members joining the fun event this year.

50-Year Pin Presentation

Also during the picnic, the lodge will be presenting a 50-year pin to Robert Krenek, Sr. Bring guests as they are always welcome.

Fraternally, Irene Polansky, Secretary —SPJST-

6, Cottonwood reports on April meeting Lodge

Hi! Brother Johnnie Krizan, President, called our meeting to order at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2004.

Tiffany and Allison Moore led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance with Courtney Halbert reciting the SPJST Motto. Thanks, girls!

Our flagbearer/guide gave her report of 56 members and nine guests present at our meeting. It was nice to have the guests with us for our Easter program and party. Our guests were Matthew and Kenneth Peterson, Naomi Drufriend, Kathy Hykel, Dorene Schultz, Donnie Berger, JoAnn Turner, Kyle Turner, and Barb Peevey.

Sister Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary, read the minutes from our last meeting, which were approved as read. There was no correspondence.

The treasurer's report was given by Sister Peggy Dobecka, Treasurer, and it was approved as given.

Socials May 7 and May 21

Our Financial Secretary/Hall Manager, Brother George Straten, reported that the lodge had signed three new juveniles and two adult members. Thanks to our sales repre-

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

Send your news and photos to: Vestnik, do 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

sentatives, Brothers Donald Cernosek and Jerry Kucera. Brother George also reported socials for the month of May being on May 7 and May 21.

Our next lodge meeting will be on May 2 at 4:30 p.m. (note the time change on this meeting).

Brother George also reported that the bar area had door prize drawings as a fundraiser. Thanks to those who donated door prizes and thanks to those who purchased tickets. I failed to get the winners of these items.

Congratulations to the winners!

Youth Report

Youth Leader, Sister Peggy Dobecka, gave her report. She stated that youth club members took cakes and Easter baskes to nursing homes in West and Bellmead on April 4. She also reported that the youth would be working on their Mother's Day crafts. at our next social of April 16. finally, she reported that their next meeting would be at 4 p.m. on May 2.

Sister Peggy Dobecka also reported that the youth would be doing a short Easter program at this meeting, and that they also had door prizes to be awarded to the winners of tickets.

Thanks to everying that brought an item for their door prize drawing and thanks to all who purchased tickets.

There were various winners —too numerous to mention. Congratulations to all the winners!

Fraternal Activities Coordinator, Sister Barbara Hyke repored that she had received a note from State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Gladys Yates wishing everyone a Happy Easter.

She reminded everyone about the Join Hands Day on May 1. Sister Peggy asked that the adult lodge join her and her youth in doing some projects that day together. Sister Barbara thanked all the workers who helped out in getting the Easter dinner and hunt together.

Planning for the Picnic

Our new Board of Trustee's Chairman, Brother Milton Peterson, gave a report on the trustee's meeting that was held on March 19. He mentioned about Join Hands Day, which was opted to participate, as well as spearheading Westfest that will be coming up. He also mentioned our upcoming picnic that will be on July18.

Anyone wishing to donate to our picnic drawing, please commit to him or Al Soukup by May 21 in order that they may have the tickets printed.

Sunshine Committee Chairman, Sister Jerelene Lenart, gave her report of sending get well cards to Sister Carol Ann Tolivar and Brother Ernest Bezdek. We trust you both are feeling much better. I just want to mention

also here that one of ur members.

Carla Roznos Lathern, was recently killed in an accident by an 18-wheeler. We all extend our deepest sympathy to all of her family.

Brother Jerry Kucera, District Three State Field Representative and Sales Representative for our lodge, was called upon for a report. He reported that as of February 29, our lodge had 23 applications for the year, being in the Silver Award category, almost in the Gold. He mentioned that any leads to any of our sales representatives would be appreciated.

Our sales representatives are Brothers Jerry Kucera, Johnnie Krizan, Donald Cernosek, Robert Dobecka and Sisters Ruth Krizan and Lydia Dobecka.

Lodge S

Cott(

oc _

wae-

mev

I

jelieQ

District Meeting April 25

Brother Johnnie Krizan mentioned that our Lifetime Achiever awards would be presented at the District Three meeting to be held on April 25 at Lodge 84 in Dallas.

He invited as many as possible from our lodge to please attend this District Three Spring Meeting. We had two people who were in attendance to receive their 50-year pins.

Congratulations to Sisters Peggy Dobecka and Ruth Krizan. Also congratulations to those recepients not present—Otto Hanak, Kenneth Krizan, John F. Melina, George Smajstrla, Raymond Vochoska, and Jerry Zapalac.

Thanks to Barbara Hykel for the beautiful corsages, and thanks to Brothers Milton Peterson, Ray Perez and Johnnie Krizan for the presentation of pins to those present.

Brother Johnnie thanked all the folks that decorated the hall nicely for Easter, as well as those that helped in the kitchen and those helping the Easter bunny. After the meeting, the children enjoyed their Easter egg hunts, as well as the adults.

Charitable Committee Chairman, Brother Bobbie Dobecka, gave his budget for 2004 for Lodge 6, Cottonwood, at $1100. Others on the committee include Sisters Stella Perez, Evelyn Bezdek, and Georgie Soukup. The budget would include voluntary fire departments in the areas, Angel House, SPJST scholarship, Boy and Girl scouts of West, and others.

The $5 door prize winner today was Brother Jerry Kucera. Brother Eugene Horak was the winner of an Easter windsock, and Sister Lydia Dobecka was the winner of a ceramic Easter egg. Congratulations! The progressive door prize winner was Ashley M. Sulak, not present. Also congratulations to Kevin Urbanovsky for earning his Eagle Badge in the Boy Scouts.

Next Meeting May 2

Our next meeting will be on May 2 at 4:30 p.m. The gentlemen of the lodge are the chefs for our Mother's Day meal. We ladies will treat the men next month. You men bring some good desserts now!

Anyone needing Lodge 6, Cottonwood, the new telephone number, it is (254) 826-0005.

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

Kevin Urbanovsky

Kevin Urbanovsky received his Eagle Rank Pin at an Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, March 14, 2004 at the West High School Auditorium. It was hosted by his parents, Don and Pam Urbanovsky, and Troop 494 of West. The keynote speaker was Father Ed Karasek of St. Mary's Church of West with Mark Richardson, Field Director of the Longhorn Council delivering the Eagle Charge.

Scoutmaster Dennis Gloeckner and Past Scoutmaster Ron Sykora pinned the medal on Kevin.

Kevin joined Scouting in August 1996 when St. Mary's Church of the Assumption Chartered a Cub Scout Pack, Boy Scout Troop and Learning for Life group. He served as the first Patrol Leader of the Flaming Arrow Patrol. His other leadership positions include Quartermaster, Den Chief, Troop Scribe, Phoenix Patrol Leader, 0/A Rep, and Senior Patrol Leader.

He earned 33 merit badges, World Conservation Award, BSA Lifeguard and Ad Altare Dei religious award. He attended six summer camps including the Chisholm Trail Adventure, two tours on the USS Lexington, and the Twin Arrows Junior Leader training.

Kevin was elected to Order of the Arrow in January 2000 and made Brotherhood May 2001. He has served on the Pre-Ordeal Ceremony Team for the last year and half and won First Place as PreOrdeal Novice at the 0/A Conclave July 2003. He is still active with this group preparing for the upcoming ordeal this spring.

He has 87 nights of camping, 22 miles hiking, and 109 service hours. His Eagle Project was landscaping the front of our Charter Organization's Early Education Center.

Kevin is a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

—SPJST-

8IVESTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Inc. elects officers at April meeting President, Brother Johnnie Krizan, called this meeting to order at 4 p.m. on April 4, 2004. Sister Barbara Hykel, Secretary, read the minutes from their last meeting, which were approved as read. Treasurer and Purchasing Agent, Brother George Straten, gave his report and it was approved as given.

Brother Bobbie Dobecka, Contributions Committee Chairman, gave the budget of $1100 for the year 2004 for Lodge 6, Inc. The recipients will be West Sokol, West Ambulance and West Fire Department, West Senior Center, ARC of McLennan County, Angel House, and more. He mentioned that if anyone knows of some non-profit organization in needs of funds to please let him or one of the committee members know. Other members on the committee are Sister Stella Perez, Evelyn Bezdek, and Georgie Soukup.

Brother Bobbie Dobecka held the election of officers for Lodge 6, Inc for the year 2004. The officers are: President—Brother Johnnie Krizan, Vice President—Brother Robert Dobecka, Secretary—Sister Barbara Jean Hykel. and Treasurer/Purchasing Agent, Brother George Straten.

The meeting was then adjourned until the next meeting in 2005.

Fraternally, Stella Perez, Reporter —SPJST-

18, Elgin reports on April meeting Lodge

President Mike Mogonye opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and prayer for all SPJST Members.

The roll call showed that all officers were present with the exception of Financial Secretary Agnes Rupp, who was absent due to the illness of her husband, Alex. Get well quick, Alex!

The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was given. Youth Leader Mary Ryan said that there would be an

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday before Easter with prizes and candy for all.

Join the Crowd Join Hands Day is May 1 and we are encouraged to get involved with another organization to do something for the community. Our lodge has done many things for local charities. Now we need your help. Come get involved with your lodge. We are doing well and we can keep it up with more members getting involved. We are looking at reducing the number of rentals if we do not get additional help.

Appreciation Dinner April 28 We are having an appreciation dinner for workers, Fire department, security officers and police department personnel April 28.

"Happy Birthday" was sung to Sam Morgan, E. J. Anderson, and J. B. Anderson. Happy anniversary to Sam and Alice Morgan, Ruben and Frances Krieg, and Shirlene and Glenwood Matetzschk.

We had a visitor Mike Ahlstrom, who is running for the office of Supreme Lodge President. The meeting was adjourned and refreshments were enjoyed by all.

Fraternally submitted, Irene Vrabel, Reporter You are younger today than you will ever be again so make use of it.

SPJST-

24, Cyclone reports on April meeting Lodge

Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, April 12, 2004 in the lodge home, Flag Hall. The weather was not spring-like, although one could see the ribbons of green as the corn is now up. It is the best of times for Lodge 24, Cyclone.

A delicious supper was served by Harold Vanicek and his wife, Doris, along with Willie Mae Vanicek. We appreciate their fine effort.

President Brian Vanicek called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. He led the Pledge of Allegiance and had a moment of silent prayer for the deceased members.

Several special guests were in attendance at the April meeting. Ronnie Skala, candidate for Rogers School

Lodge 8, Weimar Installs Officers Pictured above, from left, front, are Fraternal Activities Coordinator Erline Janak and Treasurer Henrietta Veselka. BACK: Secretary Jo Ann Jares, President Leo Jares, Vice President Rosie Shumbera and District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

Board, addressed the meeting. The election is on May 15. Frank Pajestka and Bobby Wuensche, candidates for District Two Director addressed the meeting. Mike Ahlstrom, who is a candidate for Supreme Lodge President, also addressed the meeting.

We remembered him working at our auto show. We were honored to have them all.

Ginger Greger read the minutes from the March meeting. They were approved as read.

Barbara Macek gave a detailed treasurer's report. Her report was not questioned.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator David Nauert informed us of the horseshoe contest on May 15 at Lion's Park in Temple, Texas. You must be a member, be 18 years old, and pay $7 to enter.

April birthdays were Martha Zavodny, Mark Macek, David Mack, Janet Ashcraft, Terri Vanicek and Harold and Doris Vanicek's new granddaughter, Virginia.

Lodge 24, Cyclone Member Hermina Olis Achieves Grand Age of 96 The

SPJST congratulates Siser Hermina "Minnie" Ohs, a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone, who celebrated her 96th birthday on April 8, 2004. As such, Sister Olis is entitled to all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments required. "Grandma Gray," as she is affectionately known, marked the occasion with family and the presentation of her Age 96 certificate by Lodge 24, Cyclone President Brian Vanicek, accompanied by Tammy Martinez, Assistant to the State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. "Grandma Gray," incidentally, is a name that was christened upon Sister Olis by her great-grandson who was trying to tell his grandHermina Olis mothers apart.

Sister Olis, who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone since October 1937, says she used to enjoy visiting with all her friends and has missed the good times they shared. She was born in 1908 in the South Elm Community in Milam County to Frances (Plsek) and John Marek. Her mother had lived in Buckholts, but was originally from Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Sister Olis had five sisters and four brothers, all of whom are now deceased. Her father died when she was nine years old.

On August 21, 1928, she married Henry Olis at the Waco Court House.

They spent many years together farm-

ing at Yarrellton in Milam County.

Mrs. Ohs was a hard worker, even learning to use a cultivator with horses which turned over on her once.

Mr. and Mrs. Olis completed their family with two children, Henry John and Ruth Irene.

When she wasn't busy on the farm, Mrs. Olis enjoyed fishing, baking kolaches, quilting, canning, and gardening. She and her husband played hours of dominoes. Mrs. Olis also provided care for her father inlaw for nine years then a brother inlaw for 30 years.

After retiring in 1984, Mr. and Mrs. Olis moved to Cameron. Mr. Olis died in October 1991.

Mrs. Olis moved to the Little River-Academy community in 1995 after surgery for a pacemaker and to be closer to her daughter. She is enjoying her home in Little RiverAcademy where her daughter can look after her regularly and challenge her in dominoes.

Mrs. Olis has three generations of family members including her daughter, Ruth and her husband, Andrew Hollas, and her son, Henry, and his wife, Martha, who live in Levelland.

Mrs. Olis' grandchildren are Ernest Hollas and wife, Kathy, Garland Hollas and wife, Susan, Leonard Hollas and wife, Jessica, Stephen Olis and his wife, Shelly, and James Olis.

Mrs. Olis also has four great-grandchildren, Brandon Hollas, Brad Hollas, (who are sons of Ernest and Kathy) Eric Hollas and Andrew Hollas (who are sons of Garland and Susan).

Once again, the SPJST salutes Sister Olis on achieving the "Grand Age of 96."

—SPJST-

MAKING IT OFFICIAL — Sister Hermina Olis accepts Age 96 Certificate from Lodge 24, Cyclone President Brian Vanicek.

Looking on are Sister Olis' daughter, Ruth Hollas; and her husband, Andrew. The presentation was made on Sister Olis' birthday April 8.

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/9 We paid a $50 membership to East Bell Youth Boosters. Previously, we paid a higher amount, however, we are providing them with free use of the hall this year for their annual fund raiser.

New members are Margaret Campbell, Ty Stock, Landon Stock„ Carson Amos, Charles Amos, III, and Doris Coots.

Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar report. He is doing really good.

Youth Leader Joan Vanicek gave her outstanding report. The youth had their meeting at the Easter egg hunt in Lions Park on the tailgate of her vehicle. Stephanie and Sam Vanicek won their age division for the Christmas Card Design Contest. They have a new member, Erin Hattemer.

Brian reported attending an SPJST Age 96 celebration for for Hermina Oldis in Academy. She is a longtime member of our lodge.

Wilbert Mikeska has booked T.C. Taylor for five dance dates. They are June 25; July 27; August 14; November 27; and December 31. additionally, Mark Richie was booked for July 24. The thought is that the young people do not have a place to go anymore so our lodge is offering a place. We hope that everyone with young people take notice.

Mother's Day Barbecue May 9 The Mother's Day Barbecue was discussed at length. The date is May 9.

Serving will start at 11 a.m. The price is $6.50 per plate. Plates to go are also available for the same price. The slaw and onions will be done on Tuesday, May 4. Call Barbara Macek to help.

Westphalia is having their 125 year celebration on July 3. Plans were made to acknowledge it.

Door prizes were won by Melanie Zavodny, Bobby Hoelscher (summer sausage) by Frank Pajestka, Bernice Sebek (summer sausage by same donor), Margaret Mikeska, Linda Wilde, Wilbert Mikeska, (summer sausage by Frank Pajestka), Pat Sebek, Milton Zavodny, Willie Mae Vanicek, and Robert Macek. The Hummer was won by Ruth Ann Wuensche. Since she was not a member of the lodge, we could not deliver it!

The meeting was then adjourned with no objection.

Fraternally, Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJST-

29, Taylor reports on March, April meetings Lodge

March Meeting President Ronnie Rieger called to order the meeting of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor at 4 p.m. on March 14, 2004.

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

Secretary Linda Pospisil read the minutes of the February meeting.

They were approved as read.

Treasurer Tammye Whatley gave her report. We had only one birthday—Frances Tallas. Happy birthday.

We had 22 members present. We also have eight new members to join our lodge.

The District Two Spring Meeting was held at Lodge 29, Sunday, March 21. It was really a great turnout. Many awards were awarded to the members and many door prizes were awarded.

Red Oman served us all a very delicious meal at 5 p.m. It was also great the youth gave us a nice spring show.

April Meeting The meeting was called to order by President Ronnie Rieger on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 4 p.m. There were 17 members present.

Linda Pospisil gave the minutes from the last meeting and gave the treasurer's report.

We will have a May Fete on Sunday, May 2. We are going to serve fried chicken, potatoes, gravy, green beans, and corn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tickets are $6. Dessert will be sold separately. There will be a dance from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Polka Stars.

There was only one birthday for April—Margie Faltesak.

The District Two delegates have a meeting at SPJST Lodge 29 on Tuesday, April 27 at 7 p.m.

Our next meeting will be Sunday, May 16 at 4 p.m. Mother's Day is May 9. It was voted to move the meeting to the third Sunday.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers.

Fraternally, Dorothy Markert, Reporter —SPJST-

Karel Jona, No. 28, East Bernard to honor 50-year members, mothers with dinner on May 2 Dear Members, The May 2 meeting of Lodge 28 will honor 50-year members and mothers for Mother's Day. It will be held at the Los Amigos on Highway 90, just west of Highway 60 at 12:30 p.m.

More infoi illation on this meeting will be given in my follow-up letter.

To the faithful, mark your calendar for May 2 and plan to attend. amd this writer remains .. .

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

38, Kovar annual dinner and auction this Sunday, April 25 Lodge

Dear Members, It is again time for our annual Dinner and Country Auction Fund Raiser. The event will be held this Sunday, April 25, 2004. We hope you can attend. Dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. Plates are $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 years and under. Auction will follow.

We would appreciate your donation of an item or items for the Country Auction. We would also appreciate your donation of two cakes—one for the dessert and one for the cake wheel.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday, April 25, 2004.

Your contributions will support the presence of Lodge 38, Kovar in our community.

Thank you for your contributions and your support.

Sincerely yours, The Officers of SPJST Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST-

39, Bryan meets April 25 Lodge

Attention Members, Due to other events in April, our lodge members voted to hold our April meeting the last Sunday. Please note our next meeting is April 25, 2004.

Lillie Matejka 0' Shields —SPJST-

47, Seaton presents 50-year pins in April meeting

We held our monthly meeting on March 10. The meeting was brought to order by President Franklin Elles.

We had as our special guests, Vice President Gene McBride and wife, Frances from the Home Office—we were very glad to have them. Also, as a special guest was District Six State Field Representative Karen Kaspar.

She gave some good points as to build our sales with our new sales agents for our lodge.

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Lodge 47, Seaton meeting was held on Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall with President Edwin Pechal in charge. The Flag Bearers brought in the flags and led the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing with the moment of silence in memory of deceased member, Edmund "Slim" Kotrla who died recently.

Sympathy to the family.

Fifty-four members and three visitors, Aubrey and Wilbert Richter and Bob Davis, were welcomed to the meeting. Also Kathleen Davis and Wilma Frerichs attended their first meeting as members. Please, all of you, come again. We enjoyed having you present.

Youth Report Youth Leader Yvonne Machicek reported that the youth club will have a walk relay for cancer at the end of March. Yvonne also reported that the bake sale was a great success.

New members accepted were Sharon L. Rucker; Jordan Lee Krcha, Kelton, Ray Bollier, Kolbe Bollier, Paul F. Anderson, and Amber Dee Torres. We welcome you as new members and please attend meetings, socials and so forth.

Correspondence was a thank you letter from Leon and Vallie Zavodny for their Lifetime Achiever award.

President Pechal reported that sausage will be made on Thursday April 14 then wrapped for the freezer April 18 in the afternoon. Also ladies are going to stretch the quilt on Sunday, April 18 and will be quilting Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday or until all is done. This quilt will be a prize in the picnic prize drawing.

First Vice President Dolores Skrabanek stated that she hopes the fans will be installed soon because it may get hot again this summer.

Beth Rabroker reported on the tarok tournament—Jimmie Coufal won fourth place. Lee Hanusch and Ronnie Culp were winners in "42" tournament and Edwin and Rodney Marek also participated for Lodge 47.

Secretary Adeline Kohutek stated that the historical marker was promised before the June 6 picnic, but not definite for sure.

Gladys Marek gave her treasurer's report and stated that the prize drawing tickets are in and everyone should try to sell some. The prizes are the quilt; a computer; $75; $50; and $25. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.

District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky said he attended the District Two delegates meeting in Taylor and another was to be held on April 27 in Taylor again.

Under new business, Drew Popelka is a candidate for the position of Legal Attorney for the SPJST in the convention.

50-Year Pins Presented

32, Victoria welcomes SLVP Gene McBride Lodge

Lodge

Our lodge donated $50 to the walk relay.

Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride reported that our lodge will have about 25 new members by the end of the year.

Mary Raska had foot surgery and is doing fine.

Installation of officers was at our February meeting.

Mary Raska, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge

Then, we proceeded in the presentation of the 50-year pins and 75-year pins. Those receiving 50-year pins were Barbara J. Dana; Paula Hoveth; Janelle Novosad; Rickie Novosad; Alois W. Pechal; and Donald J. Pechal, both present; Elizabeth Pittman; Doris Provazek; Frances Richardson; Mary Shipley; and Susan Smiley. The 75year members were Adeline Kelarek; Agnes Sefcik; and now deceased, Eleanora Spanhel. The pin for Sister Spanhel was presented to son, Jimmy, at the funeral home. Sister Kelarek is in Weston Home. Sister Sefcik was not present either. Congratulations to all recipients who held their memberships all these years. Brother Klinkovsky had the presentations and stated that Belton Lake was dedicated in 1954; Bob Poage was at the dedication, and the cost of the lake was $6 billion; bacon sold for 49 cents compared to $1.99 now; steaks were 65 cents where now is $2.50 a pound; gas was 25 cents - now $1.75 for premium.

That sure is a difference. But salaries are more than in those days.

Judy Pechal was elected delegate in November, but now, since she and Edwin are owners of Ratibor Grill, She needs to be at the restaurant when the convention is going on so she resigned.

Dolores Skrabanek is the first alternate, but she has tickets to the Czech Republic so she cannot be a delegate.

Second alternate is Leroy Dana so he will represent Lodge 47.

10/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004 Youth Leader Heidi Bartek reported 24 youth members, seven visitors, 13 adults, and two new members.

Birthdays are Erin Zipperlen, Rosalie Pechal, and Ruth Janacek.

Door prize winners were Willie Kohutek, Wilbert Richter, Alois Pechal, Beth Rabroker, Marie Vasicek, Rosalie Pechal, Gerry Dana, and Woodrow Marek. Prizes from the bar were won by Ella Pomykal, David Coufal, and Donald Pechal.

We didn't have anyone on the sick list, but Walter Pomykal is to have surgery Friday, April 16. Wishing him the best so he can go home soon.

Next Meeting May 2 The next meeting will be Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Pechal, Reporter

—SPJST-

Lodge 48 Beyersville invites all to April 24 dance Lodge 48, Beyersville has a dance scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2004.

The dance will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring the Blue Crowns.

Hamburgers available from 6 to 8 p.m.

A silent auction will also be held.

Beer/soda/setups will be available. Cost

$5 in advance. Contact Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733 for any questions.

Ladies Bunko Night Lodge 48, Beyersville is now having a ladies monthly Bunko night on the second Tuesday of each month. It begins with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunko games, wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating of desserts.

Respectfully submitted, Curtis Stewart

—SPJST-

Lodge 73, Seymour hosts District Four Spring Meeting on April 25 Lodge 73, Seymour is hosting the District Four Spring Meeting. It will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2004 at the Senior Citizen's Meeting Room.

Registration will be at 11 a.m., and there will be a catered meal at noon.

Please RSVP by April 15 so we can let the caterer know. Please call Ed Blankenship (940) 889-3454.

Hope to see everyone here on April 25.

Fraternally, Alice Orsak

—SPJST-

Lodge 48, Beyersville Donations Randy Kirk, left, and Tonya Suchomel accept checks from Lodge 48, Beyersville Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bobby Wuensche. Randy accepted the donation on behalf of the Coupland Fire Department and Tonya accepted on behalf of the Thrall 4-H Booster Club.

Lodge 87, Temple reports on April meeting The meeting was called to order by President Dan Kacir. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and a moment of silence was observed for our departed members.

The treasurer's report was given by Daryl Entrop. All bills are paid.

We had four new certificates written—George Sidney Kacir written by Sidney Kacir; and Joe B. Camp, Willie M. Bell, and Lynn Evans written by Kathy Fritz. Motion was made by Sidney Kacir to accept them into our membership, seconded by Daryl Entrop, and passed.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted.

Correspondence was read by Fraternal Activities Coordinator Diane Troy.

The youth leader gave her report on SPJST camp and asked for a $100 donation for supplies, etc. The motion to donate the $100 was made by John Troy, seconded by Joe Camp, and was passed.

Ed Reisner gave his report on painting and repair work on the hall. Doyle Ray's bid was accepted for the work.

Ed and Florence Reisner were thanked for doing a lot of spring cleaning around the lodge.

John Troy gave his report on the new air conditioning system. Richard Lewis Heating and Air was awarded the contract. John also reported on the water heater and stove. He will get an electrician to install them.

Visiting guests were Frank Pajestka, Jr., and Bobby and Ruth Wuensche.

Frank and Bobby are running for District Two Director. Door prizes were provided by Frank pajestka. Door prizes were won by Gay Camp, Charles Kacir, and Kristi Mathis.

Birthdays celebrated were Dan and Sidney Kacir.

The meeting adjourned.

Appreciation Dinner May 11 Our next meeting will be on May 11 and will be our annual free barbecue and appreciating for all members. the dinner will be catered by Mungia's Barbecue of Heidenheimer. All members are invited to attend.

You should be receiving reservation cards in the mail. Please send them back as quickly as possible so we can

Lodge 81, Needville students invited to apply for annual lodge scholarship Any college or technical school bound senior, who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one may year, apply for the Lodge 81 scholarship by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope on or before April 31, 2004 to SPJST Lodge 81, Needville P.O. Box 22 Needville, Texas 77461 Late applications will not be accepted.

—SPJSTdetermine how much food we need to prepare.

Music will be provided by Jim Bezdek and his Melody Machine of Denton with a theme of "Down Memory Lane at SPJST Lodge 87."

Door prizes will be given.

Bertha Capps Secretary/Reporter

—SPJST-

Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Committee posts recent donations Donations have been made to the Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Fund: In memory of Evelyn Antrich from Gladys Havemann, Josephine and Leander Pflughaupt; and in memory of William Souchek from Mary and John Kosut.

The 2004 scholarship recipent will be honored at the May 10 meeting.

Fraternally, Carol Havemann Scholarship Committee Chairman

—SPJST-

costs on the rise!

We have a solution!

Drug

Prescription Discount Mail Order Service offered

by Scott & White to SPJST members LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE OFFICERS — Pictured, from left, front, are Assistant Youth Leader Juanette Susan, Youth Leader Denisse Wuensche, Secretary Linda Wuensche and Treasurer Bonnie Urbanek.

BACK: President Sid Srnensky, Reporter and Sales Representative Curtis Stewart, Second Vice President and Hall Manager Bonnie Wolf and First Vice President, Fraternal Activities Coordinator and Sales Representative Bobby Wuensche.

For information call Scott & White Home Prescription Services

(254) 742-3113 or (800) 728-7947 Ask the Scott & White Representative for the

• SPJST Discount Program Application • Discounted Price Quote

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/11

Lodge 97 Placed() Presents

nor be admitted to dances at members' price.

The lodge will began dance lessons April 6 on Tuesday nights continuing through April 27 at 7 p.m. at the SPJST lodge. Cost is $6 per person per lesson; or $20 per person for all four lessons.

Call (936) 632-7765 for more info.

—SPJST-

2004

Officers Pictured, from left, front, are President Yvonne Garrett, Vice President Shirley Schaeffer and Second Vice President Jackie Reid. BACK: Reporter and Youth Leader Donna Vanek, Treasurer Dennis Vanek and Secretary LaNell Olsovsky. Not pictured is Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sylvia Bluhm.

Lodge 139 Danbury reports on April meeting The Danbury Lodge 139 held its regular business meeting Wednesday April 7, 2004 at Filipp's Cafe. The meeting was called to order by President Lonnie Lostak with 13 members present.

Secretary Linda Vrazel gave the minutes from the last meeting followed by treasure's report by Treasurer Ellamarie Filipp. Report on Incentive Banquet was given by Lorenda Baldwin. President Lonnie Baldwin gave a report on the opening of the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Center in Taylor.

Anniversaries for the month are Linda and Edwin Vrazel and Lorenda and David Baldwin. Birthday wishes went to David Baldwin.

The meeting was adjourned and everyone enjoyed their meal and visiting.

Fraternally, Winnie Stefka, Reporter —SPJST-

Lodge 182, Falls

County membership drive Farmer's Olympics - SPJST Style April 24 On April 24, 2004, Lodge 182, Falls County will be having a membership drive and "Farmers' Olympics - SPJST Style" at Thompson Hill Old Settlers

Texas Recipes The second printing of the new SPJST cookbook, Texas Recipes, is available for $11 per book. The price includes postage and handling. For more information, or for information on volume orders for your lodge or youth club please contact Margaret Campbell in the SecretaryTreasurer's Office at (800) 727-7578•

Seaton Cemetery

Association work day April 24

Reunion Grounds. There will be lots of games, fun, food, and prizes.

Everyone is invited. Come and join us!

Becky Beckendorf Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 191, Lufkin

invites members to get involved The business meeting of Lodge 191, Lufkin was held on April 6, 2004 at 6 p.m.

Thanks to our march hosts Betty Riley, Chuck Thetford, Anda Erwin, Joel Tower, and Dana and Jack Jumper.

They did a great job. Free Country provided great dance music. Thanks to Marianne Whitsett for the beautiful Easter arrangement that was given in a prize drawing. Glenn Lenderman will furnish our dance music for the April 17 dance, but as yet, have no hosts. If any of you can host this dance, call Sarah Oliver (936) 632-7765.

A Word From Our President, Sarah Oliver We still need hosts for April, June, August, September, and October. We also need volunteers to mow our lawn.

To volunteer, call Sarah (936) 8533063.

Hey, guys and gals, we need help in keeping our lodge alive. We would like to try sending the newsletter via email as the Polka Dots are also considering. It would save SPJST quite a bit in postage and copies. If you would consider doing this, please send your email address to peggyjan42@aol.com , and we will give it a try. Thanks to Chuck Thetford for doing our lawn this past month.

Notices Remember, it is time to pay your dues. Regular members - $12. Social members - $15. You may pay your dues at the dance or send them to SPJST Lodge 191, P.O. Box 3113, Lufkin, Texas 75903. Even if you have insurance or an annuity, if you do not pay your dues to Lodge 191, you will not receive the lodge newsletter

The Seaton Cemetery will hold a work day on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 8 a.m. The dirt will be available for use, but one will need to bring tools to work with such as wheelbarrows, hoes, shovels, etc. Old flowers and other debris will be picked up. If there are questions, please call President Ace Chlapek (254) 778-3450; or any of the directors.

Submitted by, Janet Young, Secretary Seaton Cemetery Association —SPJST-

SPJST offers

home, farm mortgages with notes ranging from 1-30 years Your home is a major investment and it takes routine maintenance and upgrades to keep it looking good and maintain its value.

And speaking of value, here's something else you'll want to consider: An SPJST Home Loan. If you have a 30year note and have accumulated at least 25 percent equity in your home, you could be in line to save plenty.

Something else to consider: Unlike most commercial institutions, SPJST does not sell its mortgage notes to other financial institutions. Should you have a question, you know who to call.

The basic philosophy underlying the mortgage lending program offered through the SPJST is that through joint effort and mutual self-interest, individuals and families may collectively achieve objectives unattainable by acting alone.

For more than 70 years, the SPJST has been using its Mortgage Loan Program as one of its investment vehicles to invest the assets of the Society.

In order to be considered for a mortgage loan with the SPJST, you or your spouse must be a member of the Society. Likewise, each immediate family is subject to a maximum financing limitation of $250,000.

The SPJST is currently offering home and farm mortgages with notes ranging from 1 - 30 years. For a free

Reunions April 25 Mynarcik family—at the K.C. Hall, West. Hall opens at 11 a.m.

April 25 Seaton School—come one, come all!—former students, teachers, bus drivers, relatives, and community members—at the Seaton Community Center, eight miles east of Temple on Highway 53.

Registration 11 a.m.; short meeting 1 p.m. For information, call Reunion President Edward Hejl (254) 985-2251; Preservation Committee Elvira Poboril (254) 773-5076; or Dorothy Pechal (254) 985-2545.

May 1 Descendants of Johan (John) Odstrcil—at the Cooks Point Community Center, 300 FM 1362 South, Caldwell. For more information, contact Jerry Odstrcil in Caldwell (979) 567-0743.

May 2 Descendants of Josef and Mariana Baros Labaj (Labay)—at the Nada Community Center (old KJT Hall), Nada, Texas. For information, contact Sandy Wishert, P.O. Box 31, Nada, Texas 77460; phone (979) 758-3311; fax (979) 543-6696.

May 8 Descendants of Anton and Alouise Jancak Kelner—at the American Legion Hall, East Bernard, Texas. 12 noon till 9 p.m.

For information, call Secretary Helen Kelner (281) 342-2624; or Treasurer Helen Vrana (979) 5323622.

Family reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to our SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space.

Thereafter, and until the week of the reunion date, notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Thank you!

—SPJSTillustration that shows you how you can save when making a new loan or refinancing through the SPJST, please contact the SPJST Mortgage Lending Department at (800) 727 - 7578.

—SPJST-

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 SPJST Supreme Lodge President's office at (800) 727-7578 or write the SPJST Home Office at P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503.

Refer your Mends and family for membership!

Many lodge, youth club and referral incentives apply!

JOIN HANDS

12/VESTNIK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

In Memoriam Expression of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 84, Dallas, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family and many friends of brother, STANLEY A. PATAK age 87, who died March 23, 2004. He was born May 3, 1916 to John and Filomena Dlabaj Patak in Ennis, Texas where he was raised. He attended St. John School in Ennis. In March 1940, he married Mildred Brozek of Ennis.

After their marriage, they moved to Oak Cliff, Texas. In 1940, Brother Stanley was employed by WFLA Insurance as a salesman for 56 years.

He was the agent manager in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana where he helped organized several WFLA lodges. He served as director; and first and second vice president for RVOS. He also served for 16 years as a director with South Central Bank of Hutchins.

Mildred Patak preceded him in death in January 1988.

On December 24, 1988, he married Martha Adamcik Parsley of Farmers Branch, and they moved to Red Oak, Texas.

Brother Stanley was a member of St. Francis Church in Lancaster, KJT Lodge 111; Knights of Columbus, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas; WFLA 401; and a 55-year member of the Dallas Sokol Lodge.

He is survived by his wife, Martha of Red Oak; son and wife, Leonard and Patricia Patak of Richardson, Texas; and daughter and husband, Margie Osborne and Marshall Williams of Midlothian, Texas; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Rosary was recited at Keever Funeral Chapel on Friday, March 26, 2004 in Ennis, Texas with the mass of Christian burial on Saturday, March 27 at St. John's Catholic Church.

Interment was at St. John's Cemetery in Ennis.

May our brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Justine Yeager Cheryl Peter —SPJST-

Memory of Johnny Chervenka, Sr In

Services for

Johnny L. Chervenka, Sr. were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2004 at Ocker Brethren Church with Reverend Ron Winsman officiating. Johnny Chervenko Burial was at Ocker Cemetery.

Mr. Chervenka died on Saturday, March 13 in Temple. He was educated in the New Colony School and Rogers High School, graduating in 1938 as valedictorian. He attended the University of Texas graduating with

honors in 1942 with a bachelor of science in education degree.

He was inducted into the United States Army in 1942 and attended officer candidate school. He was commissioned and served in the European Theater and in the occupation of Europe in France, Germany, and Austria.

Mr. Chervenka was employed by the Rogers Independent School District for 26 years and one year as a teacher in Granger Independent School District.

He was a member of the Ocker Brethren Church where he had served as an elder and Sunday school teacher.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Elizabeth Chervenka of New Colony; sons, Johnny L. Chervenka, Jr. of New Colony and Jimmy Chervenka of Mexia; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

—SPJST-

Memory of Joe L. "Grandpa" Hurtik In

Lodge 180, Burleson mourns the passing of one of our valued members,

JOE L. "GRANDPA" HURTIK, age 82 on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at a local hospital.

Mass of Christian burial was on Monday, March 29 at St John the Apostle Catholic Church in Hurst, Texas. Burial was in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 28 at Lucas Funeral Home.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to community and all who know him. His cool thinking and steady demeanor was an inspiration to all.

Joe worked at General Dynamics for 17 years and retired from Bell Helicopter after 20 years of service.

He has been a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church since 1966. Other memberships included SPJST Lodge 180, VFW and DAV. He was born on September 11, 1921 in Temple to Joe Hurtik and Francis Labaj. In his youth, he lived on a farm in Lost Prairie. Before joining the Army in World War II, he lived in Hawthorne, California. Joe served his country well. He was the holder of the Combat Infantry Badge, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal with two bronze stars and one arrowhead, Philippines Liberation medal with one bronze star, five overseas bars, good conduct medal, purple heart for wounds, and the Bronze Star for valor.

Survivors include wife, of 57 years, Estelle Hurtik of Hurst; children, Ann Elizabeth Sammet and husband, Michael of Maypearl; Joe Hurtik and wife, Rhonda of Maypearl, Paul Hurtik of Temple, Claudette Cooper and husband of North Richland Hills, and Steve Hurtik and wife, Dalee of North Richland Hills; brother, George Hurtik of Fallbrook, California; 12 grandchil-

dren; two great-grandchildren; many other loving family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by a precious infant great-grandson; and brothers, Albert Hurtik of Cameron and Allen Labaj of Houston.

May he be in peace with God and all his fallen comrades.

Rhonda Hurtik Ann Sammet

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 92 in Fort Worth, Texas, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed sister,

BETTY JEAN WOODS MATOUSEK, age 75, a homemaker, who passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2004 in Fort Worth. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 9 in Mount Olivet Chapel. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, April 8 at Mount Olivet Funeral Home.

Betty was born June 28, 1928 in Smithfield. She was a member of the Polka Lovers Club, Chapters I and II, SPJST Lodge 92 and VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 8911. Betty was best known as "Nanny."

Survivors include husband, Walter S. Matousek of Fort Worth; son, Woody Woods and wife, Angie of Azle; daughters, Diane Thompson and husband, Wayne of Acton, Betty Hawkins of Joshua, Sandy Woods of Joshua, Linda Tillman and husband, Floyd of Burleson andJackie Eldridge and husband, Doug of Granbury; brother, Walker Kenneth Warren and wife, Mary of North Richland Hills; 19 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Christine Zich Monalee Hattendorf Norma McLendon —SPJST-

Memory of Bernice Klotz

In

Bernice Klotz, 87, of Manor, died Wednesday, April 7, 2004 at an Austin Hospital.

Visitation was Friday, April 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Providence Funeral Home. Celebration of life services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10 at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Richmond. Community.

Bernice Della Klotz was born June 3, 1916 to Ed and Augusta (Hamann) Kerlin in Travis County. She was a lifelong resident of Travis County.

Bernice worked for the State of Texas for more than 20 years, retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin, the Women's Guild, and a member of the Pflugerville German Singers. After retirement, Bernice became a full-time homemaker where she would cook often for her

family and friends. Her speciality was turkey and dressing with mashed potatoes. Bernice also had a talent for sewing and making quilts for family and friends. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Beatrice Klotz; brother in-law, C. V. Kinser; and son in-law, Frankie Winkler.

Memorials may be made to the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church memorial fund; or the American Cancer Society.

Survivors include husband, Alvin Klotz of Manor; daughter Antoinette "Toni" Winkler of Taylor; brother, Herbert Kerlin Manor; brother in-law, Albert Klotz of Austin; sisters, Jean Kinser of Austin and Irene Crane and husband, William of Austin; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family invited words of comfort to www.Providencefuneral home.com, an online tribute to celebrate the life of Bernice Klotz.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Irene Helgren Arthur Wiesner Evelyn Gustafson

—SPJST-

Expression of Sympathy We, the members of Lodge 84, Dallas, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family and friends of our departed sister,

MILDRED GALLIA CHERVENKA, age 81. Sister Mildred was born July 2, 1922 in West, Texas to Frances Lucien and Frances Horsak. She had been a resident of Dallas, Texas since 1944.

Sister Mildred had been married in 1942 to Charlie Gallia, who died in 1967. She married Calvin Chervenka in 1970. Calvin died in 2000. Mildred was always active in the Czech community in several capacities. She was a member of the Dallas Czech Singers, SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas, Catholic Czech Club of Dallas and St. Bernard Catholic Church.

She is survived by sister, Lillian Hannes of West, Texas; son, Leonard Gallia of Las Vegas, Nevada and wife, Susan Roirra; daughter, Diane Oates of Fort Wayne, Indiana and husband, Edward Oates; granddaughter, Danica Oates, also of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and several nieces and nephews.

The rosary was held on on February 20, 2004 at Sparkman Crane Funeral Chapel. The funeral mass was held on February 21 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church with internment at Calvary Hill Cemetery in Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to St. Bernard's Catholic Church; or to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas (CEFT).

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee, Justine Yeager Cheryl Petr —SPJST-

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/13

Youth Letters Section State Youth Director highlights upcoming events Dear Members and Friends, What a beautiful time of year it is.

The birds are singing, and there are flowers galore. It's amazing! Wishing you and your family a wonderful spring season.

Youth Club Elections All youth clubs are to elect their officers in May for the 2004-2005 youth year. At your April meeting, please inform youth members about the positions that will be elected.

Information on youth club officer positions, and elections can be found in your Youth Club Handbook on pages 15 to 17.

Join Hands Day—May 1 All youth clubs and lodges are invited to participate in a Join Hands Day

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 Email: vanicek@spjst.com Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578

project on Saturday, May 1. My compliments to the youth clubs who are working on projects. Check out www.joinhandsday.org for more information.

Flag Day Contest All SPJST youth are encouraged to enter this year's Flag Day Contest for ages six to high school senior. There's also Color the Star for youth members ages eight and under. Several prizes will be awarded in both the Flag Day Contest and the Color the Star. The SPJST Home Office will sponsor a Flag Day Ceremony on Monday, June 14 during the SPJST Convention at the Mayborn Center in Temple. The deadline for all entries is May 31.

SPJST is . .

Photography Contest A special photography contest will be held in conjunction with the SPJST Convention. All youth are encouraged to enter the contest. The theme is "SPJST is . . ." and photographs should

Hey, Kids, Ages Six to 18! Enter Today!

SRI Photo hy Contest What Is It? This year, the SPJST Youth Department is sponsoring a Photography Contest in conjunction with the SPJST Convention.

Who Can Enter?

All youth ages six to 18 who are members of SPJST. Theme "SPJST is . ."

Photographs should promote SPJST and reflect what SPJST is to the participant.

Awards

Grand Prize $100 U.S. Savings Bond Runner-Up Prizes First, second, and third place prizes will be awarded in the following age groups: • Ages 6 to 8 • Ages 9 to 11 • Ages 12 to 14 • Ages 15 to 18 Participation Awards All participants will receive a participation certificate and 20 merit points. All photos will be displayed at the SPJST Convention on June 15 at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.

Judging Photographs will be judged by a panel of photography specialists.

Judging is based on the photo's lighting, technique, and creativity/ originality.

The Rules • All photos must illustrate "SPJST." • All photos must be 8 inches by 10 inches.

• No matting, mounting, or framing allowed.

• Include the following information on the back of the photograph: participant's name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and lodge]number and city/town.

Entry Deadline • Photos must be received by May 31, 2004.

Got Questions?

Call State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny (800) 727-7578; or email melaniez@vvm.com .

Photographs must be received by May 31, 2004. Mail photographs to:

SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

promote SPJST and reflect what SPJST is to the participant. The contest is open to youth ages six to 18.

Photographs will be displayed at the SPJST Convention. Several prizes are up for grabs including a $100 savings bond.

Camp Tee-Shirts Available This year's camp tee-shirts are available for sale. The deadline to order is May 31. Tee-shirts will be delivered to summer camp, or you can have them mailed to you.

Projects The absolute last day that I will accept March, April, and May Vestnik projects is May 31. No projects will be accepted after May 31 for the 20032004 youth year.

Vestnik

LIT Workshop—June 4 to 6 High school youth club members (incoming freshmen to high school senior) are encouraged to become a leader-in-training (LIT), and attend the LIT Workshop set for Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6. The workshop will begin on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the LaQuinta in Georgetown which is north of Austin on 1-35. Due to camp facility unavailability, this year's LIT Workshop will be unique - participants will stay at the hotel and spend time at various places in the Austin area.

Through many activities, the LITs will learn team-building, leadership skills, and responsibility. LITs must have attended at least one year of SPJST camp in order to attend the workshop.

Lots of learning and exciting activities are planned for the LITs. Youth club members must submit an LIT application and a green camp form to their youth leaders. The youth leader and the DYC must then recommend the youth to attend the workshop. LIT applications are due May 15 to your DYC. Merit Points Due June 15 Merit points for the 2003-2004 youth year are due June 15. That's the absolute deadline. No merit point sheets will be accepted after this date.

I will be totaling all points and determining the youth club, district, and state winners after June 15.

Addition to listing of tee-shirt design contest entrants Dear Members and Friends, The following names were inadvertently left out of or listed under the incorrect lodge on the list of camp tee shirt design contest participants: Lodge 6, Cottonwood Alison Moore Lodge 13, Dime Box Emily Jatzlau Erin Jatzlau Lodge 80, Holland Courtney Brummett Amber Yeager Ashley Yeager My apologies to these participants.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny State Youth Director —SPJSTquestions about the youth part of Join Hands 2004, please call me. The youth goal is 500, and as of March 31, the Youth Program had 481 youth applications (ages 0 to 17) written. Of those, 394 were written into lodges with youth clubs. That's awesome!

Congratulations and thanks to our magnificent team of sales representatives!

Happy Spring!

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

Important SPJST Youth Program Dates May, 2004 Saturday, May 1—Join Hands Day Monday, May 10—April Vestnik

Projects due to SYD Melanie

Saturday, May 15—LIT Applications

due to DYC Quarterly Reports Due June 15 Thanks, Youth Leaders, for submitting your quarterly reports on time.

This is greatly appreciated. The next quarterly report is due on June 15.

Remember June 15 — merit points sheets are due and quarterly reports are due!

Join Hands 2004 There's lots of exciting youth incentives in the Join Hands 2004 Membership Drive awaiting you! All youth are encouraged to take some time to recommend their friends on the "magic cards." Then, mail these in to the Home Office. Hey, youth members, the top prize for the male youth, and the female youth who recruit the most new members (new applications) are the titles of Mr. and Miss SPJST Youth, $250 shopping sprees to their favorite stores, and giant six-foot trophies. This will be awarded when the state goal of 2,345 applications and the youth goal of 500 applications are achieved. All referrals must be submitted on the ivory cards. If you have any

Saturday, May 15—Camp

Qualification Forms due to DYC Monday, May 31—May lie stnik Projects due to SYD Melanie Monday, May 31—Flag Day Contest Entries due to SYD Melanie Monday, May 31—"SPJST is ..."

Photography Contest Entries due to SYD Melanie Monday, May 31—Tee-Shirt Order Forms due to SYD Melanie Monday, May 31—Student Service Forms due to SYD Melanie June, 2004 Tuesday, June 1—Youth

Achievement Award forms due to DYC (for high school graduating youth club members) Friday, June 4 to Sunday, June 6-

Leaders-In-Training Workshop in Georgetown/Austin Monday, June 14—SPJST

Convention begins Tuesday, June 15-2003-2004 Merit Point Sheets due to Melanie Tuesday, June 15—Quarterly Report due to Melanie August, 2004 Saturday, August 7—State Youth

Achievement Day, Temple —SPJST-

2004

mpete, eive award,: .JCL Lcntests Dear Readers, We competed in the McLennan County Youth Show January 27 - 30, 2004. These are the pictures of how we placed. Bradley and Anna Dulock, Andrew Dulock competed at the state Houston Go Texan Horseshoe Pitching Contest February 28 and received reserve grand champion in the Jr. Boys Division. Sixty counties from all over Texas competed.

Fraternally yours, Brad, Anna, and Andrew Dulock 4/21/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood

youth submits proverbs Dear Readers, I wish to submit a few proverbs and sayings that I have read in the Czech Reflections book:

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Members at the Top of their Class Pictured above, from left, at the McLennan County Junior Livestock Show held January 27-30 are Anna Dulock, who won Grand Champion in the OPB Black Divsion and Bradley Dulock, who won Grand need to know for college cheerleading.

Our next meeting will be on Sunday, May 2.

Remember to continue to pray for our troops who are fighting for our country!

Fraternally yours, Brooke Craig, 16 4/21/04 —SPJST-

A good friend is better than gold.

The more cooks the worse the soup.

Everything has an end, but a sausage has two.

Without work, there are no kolaches.

Lazy when young, beggar when old.

Everywhere is good, but home is best Measure twice, cut once.

A good name is the best inheritance.

He who promises much gives little.

Hidden things are never lost.

He who chases two rabbits will catch neither one.

Health is the greatest treasure.

As one shouts into the woods, so returns the echo.

Fraternally yours, Christi Sparkman, 16 4/21/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 6, Cottonwood youth member corresponds with Sokol pen pal.

Dear Readers, We took cakes to the nursing home, held our monthly meeting, and discussed camp; Youth Achievement Day; Leaders-in-Training; our next social where we will make Mother's Day gifts for the mothers at our lodge; and we discussed the District Three Spring Meeting that is coming up on Sunday, April 25 at Lodge 84 in Dallas.

I have a new pen pal that I got through Sokol. I just started writing to her and maybe someday, I will get to meet her. She is homeschooled, too.

Your Friend, Bracy Craig, 10 4/21/04 —SPJST-

Champion in the Cross Division. At right is Andrew Dulock, who won Reserve Grand Champion in the state Go Texan Horseshoe Pitching Contest held in Houston, Texas on February 28.

Lodge 84, Dallas

Junior Youth Club joins in community service project May 1 Dear Members, The Junior Youth Club of Lodge 84 held its annual bake sale at Rudolph's Meat market last weekend. It was a huge success and a big thank you is extended to all who donated those delicious treats that we sold.

The mother lodge is celebrating its anniversary this Sunday. Details are in the Vestrl. Also, the District Three Spring meeting is on the 25th of April at Lodge 84. Be sure and bring your Christmas card submission.

2004 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Drop by and lend a hand if you have time—the more the merrier!

As I have more news, I'll be sure and let you know.

Fraternally, Scott Cowan, 10 4/21/04 —SPJST--

Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club bake sale sees brisk business

Service Project May 1 And just a reminder that we are going to be joining the Hunt Group for a Community Service project at the Nexus Center on Saturday, May 1,

Dear Members, The Lodge 84, Dallas Junior Youth Club held a bake sale at Rudolph's Meat Market on Friday, April 9 and Saturday, April 10. We had a lot of business both days, and it was a lot of fun tempting the customers with our goodies. The sale was a big success

Lodge 17 New Tabor Youth Club Welcomes New Member

Lodge 47 Seaton Youth Club Welcomes New Member

Zach Mondey

Kyle Hoelscher

The Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club welcomes new member, Zach Mondey, age 9, as a new member. Zach is the son of Ronald and Dana Mondey.

He likes to hunt and fish. In addition to SPJST Youth Club, Zach participates in little league baseball—Caldwell Rockhounds.

Zach attends Caldwell Elementary where he is in the third grade.

—SPJST-

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club welcomes new member, Kyle Hoelscher, age 6. His family includes parents, Mark and Patricia Hoelscher, and brother, Matthew.

Kyle likes playing with his brother, friends, and family. He likes riding his bike, playing with Ninja Turtles and PlayStation. He also plays teeball, and loves the outdoors.

Kyle attends kindergarten in Westphalia School.

—SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood

youth visit, present gifts to nursing home residents

members enjoy Easter festivities

Dear Vestak Readers, We held our Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club monthly meeting on Sunday, April 3, 2004. After the meeting, we took gifts to the nursing home and visited with the residents there.

We returned to the hall and held our annual Easter egg hunt.

I traveled to Houston this weekend and tried out for a competitive cheer squad and made the team. I am now a member of the Stolen cheer squad.

They have won many national titles, and I hope we will win several more this year. There, I will learn what I

On April 3, the Holland SPJST Lodge had an Easter egg hunt for lodge members. Some kids in the youth club helped fill the eggs. Over 200 eggs were filled. Before the egg hunt, the adult and youth clubs held their monthly meetings. Everyone had a great time!

Our next youth club meeting will be May 1 at 2:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally Victoria Pajestka 4/21/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 80, Holland

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/15

Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club Welcomes New Member

Referyour Mends and familY tor membenhip!

Many lodge, youth club and Menial incentives apply!

Lodge 183 Arlington Youth Club Welcomes New Member

JOIN HANDS 2004 * 111111111 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MIL_

2004 SPJST "Discover a Treasure" Camp Tee-Shirts Hayley Rutt.

Tyler Rutt

Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club welcomes Hayley Brooke Rutt, age 11. Her family includes parents, Robin and Karl, and brother, Tyler. Hayley's interests include soccer, volleyball, Girl Scouts (five years), playing the French horn and playing with neighborhood girlfriends.

She attends Cross Timbers Intermediate and is in the sixth grade. Hayley has Commended Performance—TAKS Tests; was placed on the "A" Honor Roll in grades one through six; Spelling Bee participant in grades three, four, and six; and participated in the Duke University Talent Identification. Program.

Hayley was born in Connecticut and moved to Texas in 1999 and has been a member since August 2003.

—SPJST-

Lodge 183, Arlington Youth Club welcomes Tyler Hayden Rutt, age 8. His family includes parents, Robin and Karl, and sister, Hayley. Tyler enjoys soccer, Cub Scouts (three years), camping, playing video games, and playing with friends.

Tyler attends Charlotte Anderson Elementary and is in the third grade.

Tyler has a Commended PerformanceTAKS Test; placed on the "A" Honor Roll in grades one through three; and was a Spelling Bee participant in grade three.

Tyler was born in Connecticut and moved to Texas in 1999 and has been a member since August 2003.

—SPJST-

also!

This Sunday, the 18th, is the mother lodge's anniversary. Be sure and check the Vestak for all the details. I am sure there is going to be lots of fun.

The Junior Youth Club is going to hold its social at MacDonald's this month. I love their chicken sandwiches.

Reunion Grounds. There will be lots of games, fun, food, and prizes.

Everyone is invited. Come and join us!

Becky Beckendorf Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST-

Spring Meeting on Sunday Sunday, April 25, is the District Three Spring Meeting. I have my Christmas Card Design entry ready.

Don't forget to bring yours.

Lastly, we're going to be helping the Hunt Group with a community service project on Saturday, May 1 at the Nexus Group location on LaPrada. It is sure to be a lot of fun. I can't wait.

Fraternally, Elisabeth Cowan, 8 4/21/04 —SPJST-

Lodge 186, Caldwell youth offer tacos, desserts for sale to bingo attendees

1

Dear Vestnik, On April 3, 2004, Lodge 186, Caldwell Youth Club had a taco sale for the bingo players, and we had dessert to sell on the side. We had a very big crowd of bingo players.

Fraternally, Tana Guess 4/21/04 —SPJST-

182,.

Falls County membership drive, Coming next week: olympic-style event Scenes from April 24 assistant Lodge 97, Placedo youth leader Easter Egg Hunt Lodge

On April 24, 2004, Lodge 182, Falls County will be having a membership drive and "Farmers' Olympics - SPJST Style" at Thompson Hill Old Settlers

Scenes from SPJST State Easter Egg Hunt

Tee-Shirt Design by Kimberley Huizar • Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club 2004 camp tee-shirts are white in color with dark green on the ends of the sleeves and collar. Tee-shirts must be pre-ordered and pre-paid. Youth club members attending camp will receive their tee-shirts at camp. Tee-shirts can also be mailed for an additional $1.50 for postage per shirt.

Order Deadline: May 31, 2004 Youth

$6.00

Adult

$8.00

XX-Large

Small (6-8) Medium (10-12) Large (14-16)

Adult

$9.00

XXX-Large Adult Small (34-36)

$8.00

Medium (38-40) Large (42-44) X-Large (46-48) Lodge

Name Address/City/Zip Phone

Please order the following tee-shirts.

Total number of shirts ordered: Postage for shirts, if mailed ($1.50 per shirt): Total amount enclosed:

Send order and check/money order to SPJST State Youth Director Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

16NESTNiK—Wednesday, April 21, 2004

ratt5tiat

pciret

BROTHERHOOD

BENEVOLENCE

— ▪

VAVeir- Ma IMININC", -Maw I AN11..",41

W

WNW NI 11111%.. .41.

eeska

Learn Czech With Us

2. Comparison of adverbs. Adverbs derived from adjectives can form comparative and superlative. They mostly drop the endings -ko, -ce, -oko, -oce, -eko, -no, -ne, and change the final consonants: k, c— c, h— z, chz— z, d— z. The most frequent suffix for the comparative is -eji (-eji after b, p, v, ✓ m): kratce - krate"eji, ticho-tiSeji, slabe-slabeji, zdravezdraveji, srdeene-srde6neji, pomalupomaleji.

-e is used with a small number of adverbs: draho, draze-draIe, g iroko, Siroce-sire, blizklo, blizce - blue, snadno-snaze, tako-tine, and the irregular comparison: dobre-lepe, malo-mene, Spatne, zle-huge, hodne-vice, dlouho-dele, brzo-drive.

The superlative adds prefix nej- to the comparative degree. ticho (/tige-quiet)/ly, Vocabulary: slabe-weak/ly, zdrave-healthy, srdeene-cordially, draze-expensively, dear, giroce-broadly, snadno-easily, tako, tace-hard/ 1 y, heavily, diveearlier, before.

Observe: Musfte pracovat pfesneji, nei dosud (till now). Ni gel jsem dffve nee vy. Nejpozdeji v jednu hodinu odjedeme. Petr vypada (looks) ze vgech detf nejzdraveji. Pracuje face.

Ted' se mam lepe nee drive. Osobni vlad jede pomaleji nee rychlfk.

Promluvfme si o tom pozdeji.

— Jan Holub —SPJST-

jarni schiize CEFT se vydafila

Pravidelna

Jan Vaculfk Pravidelna etvrtletni jarnf schtize Ceske vzdelavacf nadace statu Texasu se konala dne 20. bfezna 2004 v LaGrange ye state Texas v do polednfch hodinach v arealu arnfiteatru Texasko-eeskeho kulturnIho stfediska.

Pfedseda Sboru feditelfi nadace Clinton Machann pfivital pfitomne feditele a eleny a podekoval Texaskoeeskemu kulturnfmu stfedisku za poskytnuti mistnostf a pohostinstvf.

Amfiteatr je pane upraven a pfipraven pro pfedstaveni umeldi vgeho druhu.

21.dubna 2004

Ufedni organ SPJST * Zaloiene rok 1897

RO eNiK 92 dISLO 16

39th Lesson Pluralia tantum.

(Continued)

Cast THE ABCs of CZECH

A

ew

This week, the ABCs of Czech takes a closer look at the hand.

The Czech word ruka and its plural form — ruce is commonly used for both hands and arms. The number of phrases and fixed expressions using the words is overwhelming.

You can try and count how many you can think of in English.

First of all, the hand symbolises work and skills. Ma zlate ruce — he or she has golden hands. That's what Czechs say about very skillful people.

About someone who has trouble making ends meet Czechs say ilk* z ruky do tist — they live from hand to mouth.

Some people earn their livings in ways that are not completely honest and some of them can, metaphorically speaking, dirty their hands — ugpinit si ruce. If people do not want to acknowledge their wrongdoings and face the consequences or simply deal with problems, we say they wash their hands of it. Czech uses exactly the same phrase — umft si nad nevim nice.

The word hand is also used in phrases which refer to distance. If we need somebody or something to be available, to be near, we say we want them to be at hand — bft po ruce. On the other

Tajemnfk nadace Paul Hlavinka pfeeet1 zapis z minule schtize a byl prijat s maljtmi opravami.

Pokladnfk Tony Pustejovs14 podal pfsemnou zpravu, ktera byla pfijata s uspokojenfm. Nag pokladnf velice rad pfijme jakoukoliv east ku na stipendium a nage vSidaje, proto geky CEFT/UNT Fund a poglete na adresu: Tony Pustejovsky, P.O. Box 744313, Dallas, TX. 75374-4213.

Anglicky pfgfcf dopisovatel Brian Vanfeek poznamenal, 2e je potfeba seznamit s priibe'hem zajezdu taneenfkii z Brna co nejvfce lidf.

Taneeni skupina zahajf zajezd po Texasu v Dentonu v arealu university, pak pojedou do College Station, Tx., Austinu, TX., zajedou do El Campa, Tx., navgtfvf Houston, Tx., LaGrange, Tx., West, Tx. a poslednf pfedstavenf bude v Sokole v Dallasu, Tx. Vstup na pfedstavenf je zadarmo a vgechny finanenf pffspevky budou pfijfmany a ureeny na stipendium pro katedru eeske hudby a kultury na Severotexaske universite.

Stipendium zajistf qmenu studenta,

ndy P

Just as in Enigish, a number of Czech phrases and expressions symbolizing power and control relate to the hand. hand, if something is far away, or out of the way, Czechs use the expression bft z ruky, literally be out of hand.

The hands are also a symbol of power and control. In our imagination they can hold the scepter, the stick, the profesoril i vftonnjich umelcu z Moravy a rozglif znalosti nak hudby a kultury v Texasu. Asistent profesor Tomag Sovik udfiuje vynikajlcf spolupraci s Jandekovou akademif v Brice po vic ne2 deset let. Pro dalk informace volejte katedru hudby na aisle (940) 565-2243 nebo Dra. Jima Bezdeka na aisle (940) 382-9349.

V gichni darci budou jmenovani v zavereene bro2urce a zvlate dobrosrdeenl darci budou jmenovani na plaketach na eestnem miste na zdi v Murchisonove koncertni sini. KaRly sek bude s vdeanosti prijat, zvlaste take dary na ucteni pamatky pribuznych a dary v rozlianych po dobach. Pro dalk informace volejte predsedu nadace Clintona Machanne na aisle (979) 696-1360 nebo presidenta nadace Marvina Marka na aisle (281) 499-2249.

Ceska vzdelavaci nadace statu Texas byla zalo2ena v roce 1954 a podporovala vyueovani aekiny na stiednich a vysokj/ch gkolach. V tomto roce oslavujeme padesatilete vSTroal zalo'ienf. Od roku 1986, kdy

es

helm or the reins. From these images stem phrases such as mit nee° peva v rukou — hold something firmly in your hands or have something under control. If something gets out of one's hands, Czechs say — vymklo se mi to z ruky. And if someone is in a superior position over somebody else and they obey him blindly — we can say zobou mu z ruky — they feed out of his hand.

The hand also represents cooperation or unity, as symbolised by the handshake, for example. If Czechs say ruku na to, they want somebody to promise, to seal a deal by a handshake. Another idiom associated with cooperation is ruka ruku myje — literally "one hand washes another" meaning you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. This has been just a handful of phrases. We could go on and on but the space isn't at hand.

Join us next time if you can for more Czech idioms about wild flora.

Until then na shledanou.

— Pavia Horakova Radio Prague Please note that you can listen to all of the ABCs of Czech features that appear in this series.

Today's lesson is accessible at: httpi?helix. radio.cz:8080/ramgen/rm/EN/03/04/ENO3040913.rm?start=13:29.61&end= 16:37.76\ — SPJST-

obnovila ainnost pod noqm vedenfm, se sna21 zalo2it trvala stipendia na texaskych universitach.

V roce 1991 se podafilo zalo2it katedru aeskeho jazyka, literatury a kultury na Texaske universite v Austinu, Tx. a v roce 1999 se podaillo zalo2it CEFT a W. J. Hlavinkovo stipendium na Texaske A and M universite v College Station, Tx. pro morayske studenty anglistiky.

Pro dalk podrobnosti o nak nadaci, alenstvl v nadaci a piipadne spolupraci prostfednictvfm emailu pike na vanicek@ spj st. com nebo volejte (254) 773-1575.

President nadace Marvin Marek zdtiraznil, 2e je nutno ziskavat jnena a adresy plipadnj,ch zajema o alenstvf v nadaci a adresal bude vytdit k glienf informaci o nadaci, zasilan1 broiurek a podobne. Nektere organisace s narni spolupracuji a poskytuji adresale k pouiiti se souhlasem alenstva.

Pfedseda nadace Clinton Machann pojede do Olomouce na Morave, kde povede diskusi o morayskem Texasu

Wednesday, April 21, 2004—VESTNIK/17 dalgich odborm'ku o Texasu, zejmena o kola:etch, o jazyku jako prostIedku narodnostnillo povedomf, o tisku pfiste hovalcer, o architektufe prvnich obydli pfistehovala a 2ivotaschopnosti morayskeho naroda v Texasu. Clinton Machann spolupracoval na nove knize o nebezpeenych cesLich pfistehovalcii a v novem Kosmasu vyjde clank o hudbe a pisnich Texasu od Johna Novaka. Dale oznamil, 2e dal gi studentkou anglistiky bude Martina Vranova z Masarykovy university v Brne na Moray& Roger Kolaf upozornil, 2e studenti aegtiny na Texaske universite poiadaji divadelnI pfedstavent ye dnech 16. a 17. dubna 2004 v 7:30 hodin veeer v Batts auditoriu a taneeni skupina pfijede do Austinu dne 18. dubna 2004 do stejneho Woody Smith podal zpravu o pfipravovanem preibehu oslavy padesatileteho vyroof zaloleni nagf nadace. Oslavovat se bude ye dvou eastech. Prvni Cast probe'hne ye vladni budove od 2. nebo 3. hodiny odpoledne v rotunde za pfitomnosti pfedstavitelei oak nadace a dal gich po zvanych hosti. Drnha Cast oslav se bude konat ye Westwood Country Club na 45. ulici. Oslava se bude konat 20. fijna, veeefe bude stat 75 dolard za jednu osobu a mohla by zaeft v Best hodin veeer. Pro pobave of bude hrat maid kapela a nekolik harmonikafil.

Hudba a kultura je nedilnou soueasti 2ivota nagich krajano v Texasu a nyni mame mo2nost obohatit na:s1 kulturu v Texasu ustanove nim stipendia na hudebni katedie Severotexaske university v Dentonu, Tx. a jedineenym vystoupenim mladych toothlike'. z Brno na Morave.

Tento zajezd poukazuje na molnosti, ktera nam poskytuje dobra spoluprace se starou vlasti. Proto pfispejme kaldy podle svych moloosti na stipendium, abychom mohli sledovat prvotfidni pfestaveni toothlike', zpevakii, budoucich hudebniku a umelcii v oboru hudby a kultury v Texasu v sinich nagich krajanskych spolkei.

—SPJST-

'been, ?Sopetka, ATTORNEY AT LAW, PLLC Certified Public Accountants Real Estate Law„ Business Law Wills and Trusts, Federal Income Tax Law

1116 S. 31st Street • Temple

774-7880

Not certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization

September 16 - 30

Venice, Rome, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic November 19 - 24

Branson Christmas

Joann's Travel 12909 Padon kisedville, Texas 77461

4.4 tk"

TP401‘ -;to Sol

Phone: (979) 793-6855 Fax (979) 793-5706

SPJST Members, Do you offer a product or service that you would like other members to know about?

Let them know about it in the 2004 SPJST 4,:_f&L,,:7 Member Services Directory!

The 2004 SPJST Member Services Directory will be published in June. The color magazine will include editorial content, sales representative listings and a local lodge directory.

And, as in past directories, the magazine will offer free listings to members who are in a position to provide business services to other members.

Free Listings As a member, your free listing of 50 words or less will a way for you to reach out to other SPJST members in your area and across the state. Please be sure to include the following information in your free listing: C.:1 Your name (:1 Name of business ❑ Product(s) or service(s) offered ClAddress, including email, if applicable ❑ Telephone/fax number ❑ Your Lodge NoJName Send your listing information to: SPJST Member Services Directory SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 You may also send your listing via email to vanicek@spjst.com ; or via fax to (254) 774-7447.

Please Note: Even if your listing has appeared in a previous edition of the SPJST Member Services Directory, you will need to re-submit your information.

This will help insure that all of the information presented is correct.

Wait, There's More!

In addition to these free listings, members will have the opportunity to place a free display advertisement in the directory. Free display advertisements will be provided to businesses that offer SPJST members discount products or services.

For example, if you are in the automotive repair business and typically charge $21.95 for a old change and you offer SPJST members a 10 percent discount, that makes you eligible for a free color display advertisement in addition to your free listing. All discount offers will be subject to approval.

"We're looking to strengthen the value-added aspects of membership in the SPJST," says Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar.

"We introduced the idea of an SPJST membership card some two years ago. An SPJST member discount program will give that card real value," he says.

According to President Leshikar, plans are to expand the member discount program to include statewide and nationwide companies.

"Already, we've established a partnership with LaQuinta Inn to provide SPJST members with a nationwide 15 percent discount," he says. "We're in talks with other companies to offer similar discounts." Members wanting to take advantage of the LaQuinta discount may do so by calling (800) 5315900 and simply referencing the SPJST membership discount program.

The deadline to submit your listing information is May 5, 2004.

-SPJST-

Jack Brown Insurance Good Old Fashioned Whole Life Insurance $5,000 minimum • Issue age 0 - 85 Medically underwritten.

Call for free quote.

Individual dental, health, cancer and accident plans available.

Please call (254) 778-0304 www.jackbrowninsurance.com

CULTURAL CALENDAR April 21 Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—at SPJST Lodge 88 Chandelier Ballroom, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at 14th, 7:30 p.m. For information, call Anna Krpec (713) 726-0282; or Clarice Snokhous (713) 840-7091.

April 22 Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—at La Grange High School Auditorium, La Grange.

Afternoon performance for area high schools. High School Auditorium, 7 p.m.

For information, call Elo Goerig (800) 245-8182.

April 23 Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—at West High School Auditorium, West, 7 p.m.

Performance followed by social. For information, call Jan Vaculik (254) 8263838.

April 24 Mimi Fortunae Dance Theatre from Brno, Czech Republic—at Dallas - Sokol Athletic Center, 7448 Greenville Avenue, 2 p.m. For information, call Al Kercho (817) 282-5065.

April 27 Austin Czech Historical Association Monthly Pot Luck Meeting 7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, 200 W. Anderson Lane in Austin. Bring your favorite dish. For information, call (512) 892-1385.

May 8 Genealogy Conference—at Angelo State University, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. being held at the Houston Harte Student Center, room being The C.J, Davidson Conference Center, 151 floor. For information, Reporter Janelle C. Shockley (325) 653-8956; or email jcshockley@ wcsonline.net .

May 11 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA) 13th anniversary celebration—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Bleknap St., Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer Jim Rommel. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035.

May 16 Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society Meeting

T.J. Sokol

May 16 Concho Valley CHS Meeting--at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall in Rowena. "Farming, then and now" will be presented. For information, Reporter Janelle C. Shockley (325) 653-8956; or email jcshockley @wcsonline.net .

Music by

June 8 Fort Worth cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at Sammie's Restaurant, 3801 E. Bleknap St., Fort Worth, 7 to 9 p.m. Featured performer TBA. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride (817) 237-0035.

Houston, Texas Saturday April 24, 2004

Vrazels Polka Band 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Security on Duty For reservations, call Sokol Hall (713) 861-2828 or Weldon "Sonny" Kaase (281) 257-0642

Come out and have a good time!

June 28 - July 21, 2004 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute Announces Prague Summer Study Program 2004—Program includes Czech language classes - all levels with professors from the Filozficka Fakulta of the Charles University and a linguistic institute in Praha; tours; free time to shop; boat ride; three meals/day; and other exciting venues. For more information, contact the US Coordinator for the Czechoslovak Foreign Institute via email thad.polasek@mail.tzed.net ; write to: Thadious Polasek, Czech Study Tour, 730 County Road 230, Schulenburg, Texas 78956; or call after 7 p.m. CT (979) 562-2207.

—SPJST-

18/VESTNIK-Wednesday, April 21, 2004

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: Beginning in April 2004, the monthly meeting of Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga will be held the first Sunday of every month at the Point Bank Community Building, Pilot Point, 2 p.m.

For information, call Bill and Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Saturday, April 24-50th wedding anniversary Sunday, April 25-Knapek family reunion Sunday, May 2-RVOS 46 Family Day Sunday, May 2-Lodge 6 Meeting, 4:30 p.m.

Friday, May 7-Social/games, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, May 14-Social/games, 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 29-Jones family reunion Sunday, May 30-Landers family reunion Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 8265863.

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

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

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. The dance club dances are the second Sunday of each month. For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222.

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

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, April 25-Free Appreciation Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six. 3 to 7 p.m. Dance sponsored by SPJST Lodge 18, Elgin.

Sunday, May 23-Clem Kubacak and the Polka Stars, polka, waltz, country/western.

3 to 7 p.m. $6 Sunday, June 13-Tony Janak and the Polka Band, polka, waltz, old time c/w. 3 to 7 p.m. $6.

Lodge hall is located at 702 Hwy. 95 North, Elgin. Lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren at (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

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

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

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

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Sunday, May 9 - Mother's Day Barbecue; 11 - 1; Plates: $6.50. Live entertainment.

Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.; dinner/social begins at 6:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second 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) 985-2484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, April 24-Blazek family reunion Saturday, May 1-Lodge 25 anniversary: Vrazel Polka Band, 7 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, May 2-Jimmy Gomez and the Country Outlaws, c/w. 2 to 6 p.m.

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

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

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, April 23-Texas Crossroads Friday, April 30-Czech Melody Masters Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. 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 (512) 352-9139; (512) 352-7442; or Tommy Schiller (512) 365-7632.

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

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

LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, May 1-Cherokee Rose Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying "Elk".

Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mile and the road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

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

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, c/o SPJST Home Office, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail 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.

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

$12.50

2 3/8" x 5"

$25.00 $50.00

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

LODGE 39, BRYAN 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 Sunday, May 2-Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. (everyone bring a covered dish, meat, or casserole). Desserts will be furnished by lodge.

Friday, Saturday/May 21, 22-Wedding Friday, Saturday/May 28, 29-Private party Friday, Saturday/June 4, 5-Wedding Sunday, June 6-Family Day and recognition of 50-year members (Noon Meal) 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) 6482317/lodge hall.

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

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, April 24-Jerry Haisler and Melody Five Saturday, May 1-Cinco De Mayo Saturday, May 8-Private Saturday, May 15-Vrazels Saturday, May 22-Country Expressions Saturday, May 29-Private Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Louis J. Kohutek (254) 983-2261.

LODGE 48 BEYERSVILLE Notice: Lodge 48, Beyersville is now having a monthly ladies Bunko night on the second Tuesday of each month. It begins with a light meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by Bunko games, wrapping up with the distribution of prizes, and eating of desserts.

Saturday, April 24-Dance: featuring the Blue Crowns, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Hamburgers available from 6 to 8 p.m.

Silent Auction. Beer/soda/setups available. Cost $5 in advance. Contact Bonnie Wolf at (512) 365-3733 for any questions.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 3 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 on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. No more game socials at the lodge.

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

$25.00 $50.00 $100.00

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) 8265343 (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. 1-75-1052324-8.

"Donna's Kitchen" will be open.

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

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless notified otherwise. Visitors welcome. Hall location: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hall phone (361) 852-9982; or (361) 854-8423.

Lodge 81, Needville Students Invited to Apply for Annual Lodge Scholarship Any college or technical school bound senior, who has been a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville for at least one year, may apply for the Lodge 81 Scholarship by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope on or before April 31, 2004 to: SPJST Lodge 81, Needville P.O. Box 22 Needville, Texas 77461 Late applications will not be accepted.

Wednesday, April 21, 2004--VESTNI1C/19

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No. SP1-746151395-8; AL-00061-9887-0.

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge meetings are the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.

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

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, April 24-No Dance Saturday, May 1-Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polka/variety. $6 Sunday, May 2-Hawaiian Dance: The Travelers, polka/variety. Reservations, please. $15.

Saturday, May 8-Henry Tannenberger, ballroom, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, May 15-Tony Janak, polka/variety. $6 Saturday, May 22-Vrazels, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, May 29-No Dance Saturday, June 3-Aubrey Tucker, big band. *Dress code. $10 Saturday, June 6-Homecoming, 11 a.m. 3 p.m: Barbecue with all the trimmings, pastries available, Lodge 88 Orchestra and Lodge 88 Choral Club, youth club's popular ice cream; Battle Dance - Red Ravens and Dujka Brothers, polka/variety. 2 to 8 p.m.

Dance tickets - $7. Watch for details.

Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m.

License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen.

LODGE 89, ROSEBUD Lodge meetings are the third Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the third Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise announced.

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, April 23-Charlie Patteson Friday, April 30-Jim Petty Sunday, May 2-Randy and the Road House Band, c/w. 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, May 7-Charlie Patteson Friday, May 14-Charles Nemec Sunday May 16-Jodie Mikula Orchestra of Ennis, 2 to 6 p.m. Annual Czech dinner back by popular demand starting at 12:30 p.m. Please make plans to attend this popular band!

Friday, May 21-Charlie Patteson Friday, May 28-Jim Petty Friday, June 4-Charlie Patteson 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 Nightfirst 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) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is locat-

ed at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 6241361.

9611; or (281) 573-1612.

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

LODGE 93, HOBSON Attention: Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polak's between Karnes City and Kenedy. Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-2191.

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

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

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

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

LODGE 169, BRENHAM 2004 lodge meetings will be held the third Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October; and the first Sunday in December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. For information, contact Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179; Mary Januszewski (979) 836-5808; or Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Cajun dance every second Saturday of each month with live music. Hall rentals for weddings or parties, call (713) 862-6291 after 4 p.m.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 7 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, May 1-Just Country Band Saturday, June 5-Texas Star Hall is located at 3609 Preston. Dance hours: 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission $6 per person. The hall is available for rentals the rest of the month. For information regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, please call Vicki (281) 542-1774.

For dance reservations, call Mary Byers (281) 487-3297. Lodge phone (713) 4873297. The Executive board and Trustees meet on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. The regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility.

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

Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18-083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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

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

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call John 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 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. 1-74-20733095-41002.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. folBoard lowed by a covered dish meal. 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: 2004 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, April 21-East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, April 24-Polka Dots Dance: Sounds of Spring, catered dinner, 7 p.m.

Tues., April 27-Dance lessons, 7 to 9 p.m.

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) 6321124 to make reservations. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers at (936) 6321217.

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 Cecelia Malek at (281) 469-9229. 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) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise noted.

Youth Club meets at 1 p.m. 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. Youth club meets at the same time.

LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held every third Monday. Agents meet every Monday at 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Hondo to turn in applications.

LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held every third Thursday at 6 p.m. at Jim's Restaul a, it al Aquarena Springs Drive and I 35, San Marcos. For information, call Pete Sierra (512) 557-3131.

-SPJST-

SPJST Proudly Introduces the February March Consistency Club The Consistency Club recognizes those SPJST sales representatives who have written a minimum of two applications each month for two or more consecutive months.

RONALD PFLUGHAUPT

SUSAN SKRABANEK

DAVID NAUERT, FIC

a ISTRICT I

DISTRICT I

DISTRICT II

Lodge 1 Fayetteville

Lodge 17 New Tabor

Lodge 24 Cyclone

(2)

ALBIN IACHU ISTRICT II Lodge 29 Taylor

(2)

ANA ALVAREZ

FRANK PAJESTKA, JR.

DISTRICT II

DISTRICT II

Lodge 237 West Austin

Lodge 80 Holland

JOHNNIE GAIDUSEK, JR.

r.1

CHADWICK LOWDERMILK

DISTRICT III

DISTRICT IV

Lodge 66, Waco

Lodge 215 South Plains

(2)

(2)

JOE OLIVO

TUCKER WEEMS

CAROLINA COVARRUBIA

DISTRICT V

DISTRICT VI

Lodge 191 Lufkin

Lodge 30 Taiton

(2)

JANICE STEVENS

DISTRICT V

DISTRICT IV

Lodge 172 Pasadena

Lodge 229 Abilene

(2)

(2)

JAMES AK S, FIC

SHELDON HOLUB, FIC

DISTRICT VI

DISTRICT VI

2)

ADILIA HINOJOSAROSALES DISTRICT VI

ARTHUR LOPEZ, SR. DISTRICT VII

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje

Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje

(2)

(2)

PETE SIERRA

BRENDA GONZALES

AMADOR MENDIETA

DISTRICT VII

DISTRICT VII

Lodge 202 Jourdanton

Lodge 217 Alice

(2)

(2)

JONATHAN YBARRA

ROXANNE GARZA

SOPHIE RAMOS

DISTRICT VII

DISTRICT VII

DISTRICT VII

Lodge 239 Hondo

Lodge 247 San Marcos

Lodge 247 San Marcos

DISTRICT VII Lodge 133 San Antonio (2)

JOSE NUNO

IVPNAL- 110111111111k 1116111111•

LAP" -

INNOVEM

NM"

DISTRICT VII Lodge 239 Hondo

MEW

Sin .4121WW .ate,.-4V 1111111•111a

111111111111111r.,‘

lir. IMMO&

A

Lodge 63 Sweet Home

Lodge 133 San Antonio (2)

JUAN LOPEZ DISTRICT VII Lodge 239 Hondo (2)

(2)

GLORIA SIERRA DISTRICT VII Lodge 247

San Marcos

Insuring Texans since 1897.

Working to enrich the quality of life where SPJST members work, live and play.

For more information: 800.727.7578 • info@spjst.com On the Worldwide Web at www.spjst.com • Home Office at 520 North Main, Temple, Texas 76501