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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 ISSN-07458800 VOLUME 92 NUMBER 18
May 5, 2004
Attention Delegates
Have you made your reservations? With the 29th SPJST Convention fast approaching, delegates are encouraged to review the following checklist to make sure that their participation is both productive and pleasant. Accommodations Delegates who will be travelling to Temple to represent their lodges will need to make their own accommodations. To facilitate the process, arrangements have been made with some of the hotels in Temple. As of press time, the following Temple area hotels still had a few rooms available: Hilton Garden Inn 1749 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76504
(254) 773-0200 (800) 445-8667 Rate: $79.00
Comfort Suites 1415 N. General Bruce Temple, Texas 76504
(254) 770-0300
Best Western 602 N. General Bruce Temple, Texas 76504
(254) 742-1122 (800) 905-2328 Rate: $66.00
Rate: $69.95
Evening Activities Delegates and their guests are invited to attend the Howdy Party at Lodge 80, Holland on Sunday June 13 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. There will be no charge for delegates to attend the party. Guest tickets will be $7 each. The lodge will be providing snacks and a cash bar will be available. Tickets may be purchased at advance through the Home Office or at registration on Sunday. To make things easier, the SPJST will be running busses from the various convention hotels at approximately 5 p.m. The busses will depart back to the hotels from Lodge 80, Holland at 8:30 p.m.
Lodge 247, San Marcos Chartered
While There's Time If you are a delegate to the 29th SPJST Convention, please take a few moments now to make sure that you'll be ready when the convention arrives. Monday Night Dinner and Dance Lodge 47, Seaton invites delegates and their guests out for an enjoyable evening of food and fun on Monday, June 14. Tickets may also be purchased in advance through the SPJST Home Office for $15. Ticket covers a fish or chicken dinner and dance with music by the Praha Brothers. Cash bar opens at 6 p.m. with dinner and dance from 7 to 10 p.m.
Tuesday Night Banquet Delegates and their guests are Continued on page 3.
INTEREST RATES 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%
Congratulations to the members of SPJST Lodge 247, San Marcos which received its charter on April 8, 2004. The lodge began operations with 200 members. To mark the occasion, Supreme Lodge officials present Lodge President with SPJST banner. Pictured, from left, are Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, Supreme Lodge President Howard Leshikar, Lodge 247 President Pete Sierra and District Seven Director and Supreme Lodge Chairman Bob Bayer. See related photos on page 12.
Family Fun and Important Dates 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
Annuity II
4.500% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 3.00% Certificates issued 4-1-93 through 2-28-03
Annuity III
June 14 June 15 June 15 June 21-23
Roth IRAs
4.000% for Annualized Guaranteed Rater 3.00% Certificates issued after 2-28-03
June 25-27 June 27
Annuity I
* Rates effective 5-1-04. Rates subject to change without notice.
June 27
Roth II - 4.50% for Annualized* Roth Ill • 4.00% for Annualized* 5.000% for Annualized* Guaranteed Rate: 5.00% Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93
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 Vest:71k 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-