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HUMANITY Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
April 28, 2004
ISSN-07458800
VOLUME 92 NUMBER 17
And They're Off? Overcast skies did little to dampen the spirits as approximately 500 boys and girls turned out for the SPJST's Easter Eggstravaganza held April 10 at Lions Park in Temple. With approximately 15,000 eggs to hunt, there were plenty to go around! FACES IN THE CROWD: Pictured, from left, top to bottom (1) Clown makes buddies with Lodge 32, Victoria member Christian Goodson of Denton. (2) The Easter Bunny is the center of attention. Thanks to Home Office employee Judy Paul for getting the bunny to the park! (3) Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar and State Youth Director and hunt organizer Melanie Zavodny enjoying a ful-fledged fraternal field day! (4) Betsy Chamlee puts finishing touches on her bunny art. (4) District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer instructs attendees on how to register for door prizes. (5) Mission accomplished!
Family Fun and Important Dates 1 May 1 May 2 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 15 May 15 May 15 May 18 May 31 May 31 May 31 May
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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 District Three Delegates Meeting at Lodge 66, Waco 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 —SPJST-
Mortgage Rates 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 I
5.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 4.50%
Universal Life II
5.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%
Roth IRAs
Roth II - 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
Annuity II
4.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03
Annuity III
4.000% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued after 2-28-03 * Rates effective 5-1-04.
Rates subject to change without notice.
The Thrill of the Hunt Easter egg hunts were all the rage this year for SPJST youth clubs around the state. Pictured above, members of the Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club are ready to begin their search. From left, they are Tyler Stocker, Matthew Bellinger, Dana Vanek and Dean Vanek.