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DONNA SERWATKA Lodge 221, Harker Heights District 2

CHARLENE BARBOUR

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STATEWIDE - PART TIME

Lodge 207, Iowa Park District 4

Applications Written

Insurance Written

JOAN WIEDERHOLD Lodge 202, Jourdanton District 7

MARGARET KULCAK Lodge 3o, Taiton District 6

DISTRICT I Insurance Written

DISTRICT I Applications Written

JACKIE ARREDONDO Lodge 189 BryanCollege Station

THOMAS CANNON Lodge 186 Caldwell

DISTRICT 4 Insurance Written

DISTRICT 4 Applications Written

CHARLENE BARBOUR Lodge 207 Iowa Park

CHAD LOWDERMILK Lodge 215 South Plains

DISTRICT 6

Applications Written

Insurance Written MARGARET KULCAK Lodge 3o Taiton

JAMES KOCUREK Lodge 40 El CampoT-Iillje

DISTRICT 2

APPlications/Insurance Written

DISTRICT 3

Applicationsilnsurance Written I STANLEY RADFO Lodge 253 Mineral Wells

DONNA SERWATKA Lodge 221 Harker Heights

DISTRICT 5 Applications Written

DISTRICT 5 insurance Written BRADLEY STAVINOHA Lodge 81 Needville

JOE OLIVO Lodge 172 Pasadena

DISTRICT 7 Applications Written

DISTRICT 7 Insurance Written EMMA VILLARREAL Lodge 239 Hondo

JOAN WIEDERHOLD Lodge 202 Jourdanton

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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SPJST Herald

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

EDITOR AND DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100 Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-0807 email: melaniez@vvm.com

OFFICERS BRIAN VANICEK, FIC PRESIDENT Office Phone: (254) 773-1575 Home Phone: (254) 985-0007 Mobile Phone: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com

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

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

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

DREW POPELKA LEGAL ADVISOR Office Phone: (254) 742-0724 email: spjst-legal@sbcglobal.net P.O. Box 1706, Temple, TX 76503

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

BOBBY WUENSCHE DISTRICT II Home Phone: (512) 365-3013 2451 CR 405, Taylor, TX 76574-5421

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 - Stanle y Mrnustik, 202 N. Shaw St., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4386 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Clara Broz, 1507 W.T.C. Jester, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-6120 District Six - Rita Vanek, P.O. Box 901, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-6220 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262 INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Martha Durham, 7221 Riviera Dr., Fort Worth, Texas 76180 - (817) 281-0666 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-7489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Tereso Hernandez, 502 22nd Street, Hondo, Texas 78861 - (210) 364-3620 PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Flo yd Kostelka, 1342 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 71853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tanuny Whatley, 187 Tanner Circle, Georgetown, Texas 78628 - (512) 864-9183 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 519 Clearfield, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - (830) 606-7787

STATE TRAINING COORDINATOR JIM WIEST, FIC Cell: (254) 541-5555 email: spjst@hotmail.com

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICT 1 Bill Orsak (979) 272-8902 Mobile: (979) 324-0056, • Fax (979) 272-8902 DISTRICT 2 Zachary Kramer Mobile Phone: (254) 541-5820 DISTRICT 3 ferry 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 Mobile Phone: (281) 635-9293 email: spjst_sfr5@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT 6 Karen Kaspar, FIC (979) 543-2532 Mobile Phone: (979) 332-1616 email: kkaspar@wcecnet.net DISTRICT 7 Hector Garcia (361) 749-1032

Mobile Phone: (361) 548-5702 STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

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

Michael Morris (254) 773-1575

LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT DISTRICT V

STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR

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

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

BOB J. BAYER, CHAIRMAN DISTRICT VII Home Phone: (830) 393-9073 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979)884-1451 District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 District Three - Al Kercho, 2411 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 District Four - Beverly Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415 District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246

Trissa Klement (254) 773-1575

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph.

Street, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Momingside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Leta Cross, P.O. Box 1124, Abilene, Texas 79604 (325) 437-0456 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas (713) 649-6138 District Six - Marcy Dorotik, 2501 Tanglewilde, No. 159, Houston, Texas 77063 - (713) 907-1630 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 578 FM 1347, Stockdale. Texas 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

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No ptber 9, 2 1,4. What a fantastic day it was at the SPJST Home Office when the Insurance Department logged the 3,500th application written since January 1, 2004. This is the first time in many years that SPJST has achieved 3,500 life insurance applications written in one year. That's something to be very proud of. This shows that there's a dynamic team of professionals who made it happen. Thanks, sales representatives!

Without your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm for SPJST, this grand achievement would not be possible.

And, to top that off—our sales representatives have written more than $115 million of life insurance since January 1.

That's a whole lot of insurance—the most ever written in SPJST history.

Sales representatives, I am so proud of you.

There's more than a month to go in 2004. I wonder how high that 3,500 number will go .. .

Lodges and youth clubs, I encourage you to recognize and thank your sales representatives at your next meeting.

Let them know how much you appreciate what they do for your lodge and youth club. They deserve to be congratulated and thanked.

Yea, Trissa and Michael!

The District Youth Counselors and District Fraternal Activities Coordinators met on Saturday, November 6 at Wildflower Country Club in Temple. New State Youth Director Trissa Klement conducted the DYC meeting, and new State FAC Michael Morris led the FAC meeting.

These were their first meetings with the district representatives.

I enjoyed seeing the FACs, DYCs, and guests and visiting with them. It was a pleasant day with lots of ideas shared, goals set, and brainstorming galore. Great job!

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The deadlines for mailing home for the holidays, or for families back home to mail to Iraq are identical. They are: November 27 Space Available Mail December 4 Military Parcel Post December 6 Priority Packages and Letters The only method to get holiday packages to soldiers is through the military mail system. On previous deployments, some organizations sent bulk items to rear detachments, in the hope that the military could forward the donations free of charge. Fort Hood said there is no such service in place.

Fort Hood said it is important for friends and families of soldiers deployed to Iraq to know the mailing deadlines to help make this Christmas season a merry one.

Dear Santa ...

The Vestnik will publish "Dear Santa" letters on December 22. Kids of all ages are asked to share their holiday wishes (75 words or less) with Vestnik readers.

Send your "Dear Santa" letters, including your name and lodge, by December 14 to: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 (Attention Melanie Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Mailing Packages to Iraq Thanks to Home Office Administrative Assistant Judy Paul for the following information. Judy's husband, John, is currently in Baghdad with the First Calvary of the Fort Hood Division. Thanks to John and all of the soldiers who are fighting the war on terrorism. Let's keep these brave people and their families in our hearts and prayers during the upcoming holidays and always.

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Please note the deadline or the December Vestnik is Tuesday, November 23 at 12 noon due to the Thanksgiving holidays.

Thank you.

INTEREST RATES Mortgage Rates 75% Owner Residence/ Farm Property 5.75% for 1 to 15 years 6.25% for 16 to 20 years 6.75% for 21 to 30 years 85% Owner Residence/Property 7.25% for 1 to 30 years Commercial Property 6.75% for 10 years 7.00% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life I 5.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 4.50%

Universal Life H 5.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Roth IRAs: Roth II 4.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Annuity I

5.00% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 5.00%

Certificates issued prior to 4-1-93

Annuity II 4.50% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

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

Annuity III 4.25% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Roth III

Certificates issued after 2-28-03

4.25% for Annualized Guaranteed Rate: 3.00%

Rates subject to change without notice.

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Wednesday, November 17, 2004—VESTNIKJ3

-FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT'S DEPARTMENT

SPJST Monthly Insurance Report Through October 31, 2004

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

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 Totals

Apps.

18 32 22 24 15 20 43 2 176

Written $ 549,000.00 1,394,000.00 668,000.00 1,405,589.00 741,976.00 608,528.00 1,027,342.00 20,730.00 $ 6,415,165.00

Issued

$ 1,215,000.00 1,358,720.00 216,000.00 743,813.00 705,866.00 1,544,344.00 1,613,893.00 20,730.00 $ 7,418,366.00

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

186 445 214 205 240 527 1,599 16 3,432

$ 8,537,745.00 17,392,373.00 5,882,021.00 9,533,763.00 8,639,148.00 18,973,999.00 45,441,529.00 354,508.00 $114,755,086.00

$ 7,098,745.00 13,502,373.00 4,195,021.00 7,183,079.00 5,569,626.00 13,282,506.00 34,346,688.00 254,508.00 $85,432,546.00

Fraternally.

Gene McBride, FICF Supreme Lodge Vice President —SPJST-

SPJST records 1,467 referrals through October in Join Hands 2004 program Through the end of October, the following members have made referrals during the Join Hands 2004 Membership Drive.

Lodge

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 8 8 8 8 9 9 9 9

Member's Name

Referrals

Curtis Marg Curtis Robert Karen Franklin Sandy Haiduk James Havran Barbara Holman Mark Huber Rochelle Huber Elda Miramontes Francisco Miramontes Irene Plata Susan Shofner Jose Valdez Norma Valdez Gloria Zwahr Herbert Zwahr Bowyn Bauer Kirbey Cufr Bailey Fritsch Sharon Fritsch Robert Froebel Ruth Froebel Irene Polansky Raymond Sustaita Elizabeth Vahalik Jonathan Vahalik Helen Zabransky Dean Carender Jack Carender Brooke Craig Traci Dobecka Barbara Hykel Dorothy Kucera Michael Moore Mary Neckar Amelia Peterson Whitney Dobecka JoAnn Jares Leo Jares Rosie Shumbera Karen Woods Becka Hayden Landon Eldridge Stacey Eldridge Ann Schoeneman

1 1 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 27 1 1 1 1 11 3 1 12 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 2 33 1 3 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 1

9 9 9 13 13 13 13 13 13 15 15 15 15 17 17 17 17 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 18 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30

James Schoeneman Morgan Sebesta Marie Shelfer Conni Korth Dale Korth Ricky Korth Sharon Russell Carla West Sue Ellen David Mary Chudej Doug Williams Virginia Williams Dorothy Tomascik Kolby Kahlden Shelby Norman Tyler Sandner Kyle Skrabanek Charlie Anderson Evelyn Gustafson Aleen Jaecks Jim Mogonye Katie Mogonye Sam Morgan Alex Roehlke Mary Ryan Lorene Vaculik Margaret Campbell Bobby Hoelscher Lisa Kirby Donna Locke Wilbert Mikeska Peggy Sue Pancake Susie Stermer Joan Vanicek Sam Vanicek Stephanie Vanicek Rachel Clark Rita Holland Doreen Honza Margaret Krajca A.J. 'Tony" Kelner Helen Kelner Larry Beran Michelle Newsom Linda Po'spisil Marie Ann Ripple Patricia Talasak Connor Vanecek Kyle Vanecek Shelly Wiegand Kenna Bubela Wanda Dorotik

3 1 1 12 2 4 3 3 2 6 1 2 1 1 1 7 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 25 1 14 4 10 3 16 3 2 7 1 9 4 2 3 1 1 1 18 4 1 1 2 1 1

30 30 39 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 54 54 54 54 63 63 66 74 79 79 79 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 84 84 84 87 88 88 88 88 88 88 2 88 88 88 89 89 89 89 89 89 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 92 97

Leroy Kaspar Dylan Treumar Peggy Gutierrez Ardis Bacak Bradley Bacak Josephine Bacak Norma Canas Delia (Dee) Floyd Angela Garcia Patricia Garcia Lee Hamons Annie Mae Henry Karen Holub Darlene Janak Jennifer Kunetka Alice Laitkep Leona Macha Edith Molberg Frankie Norris Tony Pall Marina Salinas Mary Jo Salinas Tony Salinas Ashley Sczech Debbie Sczech Kathryn Zbranek Crystal Bartek Heidi Bartek Tricia Begesse Debbie Dohnalik Sandra Dubcak Lisa Greger Cynthia Hutka Crystal Morris Neil Rabroker Calvin Skrabanek Dolores Skrabanek Katherine Morris Smith Dorothy Stuchly Doris Tyroch Donica Zabcik Debbie Klinkovsky Dorothy Pechal Curtis Stewart Bonnie Wolf Denisse Wuensche Freddie Kaluza Janice Kaluza George Mynar Mary Mynar Kyle Janak Hunter Mican Gladys Yates Elvira McCall Jill Sijansky Larry Wilks Nancy Wilks Dean Brisbin G.L. Brisbin Courtney Brummett Daniel Hendrix Cyril Pajestka Helen Pajestka Risa Pajestka Victoria Pajestka Brittanie Plough Doni Powell Rita Spinn Amber Yeager Ashley Yeager Jennifer Andreason Richard Andreason Desiree Christman Bertha Capps Louise Baca Carolyn Filipp Mickey Hagen King Hegwood Helen Hegwood Mary Krippner Calvin Orsag Flo Orsag Josephine Pflughaupt Andy Baker Jimmy Baker Patsy Baker Mandy Baker Rodney Marek Tammy Martinez Dick Durham Martha Durham Bessie Ellsworth Gayle Fuller Florence Greer Martha Janca Kenneth Krivanek Mary Krivanek Betty Matousek John Williams Yvonne Garrett

3 13 1 6 12 3 4 21 6 1 1 1 19 6 1 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 17 5 1 2 3 1 1 12 10 1 29 1 10 1 1 27 19 3 18 6 3 1 3 7 1 1 1 1 1 3 25 1 9 11 18 1 2 1 1 1 2 4 29 1 15 2 2 2 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 3 2 1 2 1 2 2 12 1 1 1 3 1 1 16 11 6 1

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 Avery Moyle Janet Rawlinson Joe Olivo Carol Dyer Kathy Fritz Linda Johnson Sue Moore Ricky Weyand Angeline Stiborek Kay Weeks Tom Weeks Christian Brinkman Darlene Brinkman Linda Cannon Thomas Cannon Tana Guess Michelle Mendez Taylor Price Landra Teakell Gladys Nelson Red Oman Jack Gartner Peggy Gartner Robert Castillo Betty Louis Peggy Brewer Christina Ybarra Corinne Kerr Ashley Rodgers Veronica Berta Ashley Buentello Michael Lasusa Domingo Gonzales, III Brenda Gonzales Vanessa Gonzales Cassie Haiduk Stephen Hartman Bettie House Jesus Huizar Kimberly Huizar Amanda Lozano Melba Novosad Ariel Reyes Xavier Reyes Clarissa Rodriguez Devin Vasquez Raven Vasquez Joan Weiderhold Liliana Wiederhold Miranda Wiederhold Norman Kneschk Sandra Pierce Ann Paruzinski Judy Paul Jim Wiest Al Pena Rose Pena Patsy Adams Cody Cross Jesusita Hudson Cutter Starr Janice Stevens Debra Phillips Maynard Phillips Tammy Hernandez Tereso Hernandez Marcus Marez Martha Marez Paige Marez Faith Nuno Chastity Ortiz Esther Parker Mercelita Parker Emma Villarreal Audra Bazilius Krystal Bazilius Emma Perry Melanie Zavodny Maria Banda Gregoria Cordova Victor Duran Ray Gutierrez Art Lopez, Sr. Lupe Lopez Patricia Lopez Gloria Sierra Pete Sierra Cheryl Signorelli —S PJ ST-

2 1 1 6 2 1 2 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 5 1 1 1 40 48 25 5 3 1 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 4 2 4 3 33 20 19 7 1 1 1 4 1 10 2 1 1 2 6 2 1 1 1 1 7 6 2 4 4 3 1 26 19 1 2 1 6 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 28 1 18 2 34 8 2 3 14 2 8 59 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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DISTRICT FOUR

SPJST records 3,400 applications written through October in Join Hands 2004 program Through the end of October, the SPJST had received 3,400 applications for insurance and annuity certificates. The membership application goal of 2,345 in the Join Hands 2004 membership drive was reached in July. However, the membership campaign continues through the end of the year.

In conjunction with 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.

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DISTRICT ONE

Lodge No. Lodge Name 1 9 13 17 21 38 39 51 57 67 94 106 141 169 171 179 186 188 189 201 *234

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Lodge Application Application Applications incentive Quota Current Written Count Count

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

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

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0 0 0 0 6 12 0 21 10 37

16 21 5 24 0 2 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 14 0 16 10 34

Join Hands 2004 Applications Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

30 30 4 26 0 2 5 5 ol

DISTRICT TWO

Lodge No. Lodge Name 15 18 20 24 29 47 48 74 80 87 89 155 174 177 182 187 200 221 "236 *237 *246

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

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Application Application Quota Current 10 35 20 35 60 50 10 10 50 25 10 10 10 25 10 25 10 15 10 10 10

9 4 18 6 25 7 16 8 6 32 1

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15 13 4 27 31 46 14 0 39 29 6 2 1 63 2 11 14 22 0 68 100

15 11 3 26 41 13 0 35 25 7 0 1 51 2 7 13 17 0 29

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Lodge No. Lodge Name 5 6 25 35 54 66 82 84 92 101 130 135 154 167 178 180 183 195 204 205 206 *210 *211 *216 *224 *226 *244 *253

Pilot Point-Tioga Cottonwood Ennis Elk West Waco Ennis Dallas Fort Worth Gainesville Dallas Ennis Fort Worth Penelope Longview Burleson Arlington Cleburne Stephenville Terrell Mexia Fairfield Palestine Athens Waxahachie Corsicana Clarksville Mineral Wells

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Written Count Current Quota 25 60 25 10 25 55 10 25 25 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 15 10 10

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10 49 9 2 21 34 0 22 25 0 1 2 3 0 11 5 11 0 1 1 1 2 0 0 6 2 0 11

Lodge Incentive Count 8 55 12 2 20 20 0 20 25 0 1 1 3 0 11 4 6 0 2 1 1 1 0 0 5 2 0 5

Lodge No. Lodge Name 49 73 76 157 1 *207 *209 215 *219 *222 229 *230 233 *235 *238 *242 *243 *245 *249 *256

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 Denver City

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Written Count Quota Current 40 10 10 10 50 10 10 25 10 10 15 10 20 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

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20 3 35 0 16 2 0 67 0 1 34 3 10 0

0 7 0 0 1 5

Lodge Incentive Count 15 3 35 0 14 1 0 44 0 1 32 2 5 0 0 5 0 0 0 2

DISTRICT FIVE Lodge No. Lodge Name 65 81 88 91 139 142 149 156 162 172 175 181 191 196 *227 *228 *231 *232 *252 *255

Crosby Needville Houston Crosby Danbury Houston Alvin Baytown Iowa Colony Pasadena Rosenberg Conroe Lufkin Houston-West Onalaska Cleveland Angleton Mid-Houston Beaumont Katy

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Application Application Applications Quota Current Written Count

Lodge Incentive Count

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0 12 37 8 6 3 0 6 12 32 15 2 11 8 1 5 0 4 1 1

10 15 100 10 10 15 10 10 0 30 10 10 15 35 10 10 10 10 10 10

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0 17 49 8 8 2 0 7 13 49 41 2 17 15 3 7 0 4 0 1

DISTRICT SIX Lodge No. Lodge Name 4 8 10 19 23 28 30 32 40 41 63 97 125 1 148 151 153 184 *223 *240 *241

Hallettsville Weimar Shiner Velehrad Moravia East Bernard Taiton Victoria El Campo-Hillje Port Lavaca Sweet Home Placedo Westhoff Inez El Maton Wharton LaSalle Moulton Palacios Bay City Columbus

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Written Count Quota Current 20 10 10 0 10 25 25 15 55 10 10 55 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

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31 44 60 19 22

6 9 6 0 10 16 69 112 124 9 55 48 0 5 11 2 3 41 2 0

Lodge Incentive Count 9 5 6 0 5 10 55 85 98 7 42 42 0 0 4 9 1 1 20 2 0

DISTRICT SEVEN Lodge No. Lodge Name 26 79 93 107 117 133 164 185 202 *213 *217 *220 239 247 *250 *251 *254

Skidmore Corpus Christi Hobson Floresville Robstown San Antonio Rio Hondo New Braunfels Jourdanton Fredericksburg Alice McAllen Hondo San Marcos Harlingen Pearsall Weslaco

Join Hands 2004 Youth Club Join Hands 2004 Applications Application Application Written Count Current Quota 10 20 10 15 10 10 10 10 30 10 10 10 100 10 10 10 10

*Denotes that lodge has not been chartered.

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* 317 201

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3 55 2 58 0 65 3 5 75 0 16 3 695 384 62 72 0

Lodge Incentive Count 3 44 1 20 0 17 3 5 32 1 12 2 379 150 51 62 0

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Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country in Hondo District Seven Family Fun Day at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 133, San Antonio Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Thanksgiving Holiday • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 91, Crosby Quarterly Meeting/ Christmas Party at China Ko Lodge 1, Fayetteville and Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Combined Christmas Party Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Party/Annual Meeting Lodge 40, El Campo-Hilije Christmas Party/Officer Installation Lodge 66, Waco Christmas Party Lodge 204, Stephenville Christmas Party at Koffee Kup Restaurant Holiday Open House at SPJST Home Office Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Christmas Party/Meeting Lodge 246, Morgan's Point Chartering Lodge 177, Academy Christmas Social at Golden Corral Lodge 80, Holland Annual Christmas Party Lodge 26, Skidmore Christmas Party at Shorty's Restaurant Lodge 183, Arlington Christmas Party Lodge 18, Elgin Christmas Dance Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas Dinner/Social/Meeting Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party/Marker Dedication Lodge 84, Dallas Christmas Party/Dinner/Youth Program Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas Party at Golden Corral Lodge 65, Crosby Christmas Party/Meeting at Baytown Seafood

District Seven Family Fun Day this Saturday at Lodge 107, Floresville Lodge 107, Floresville will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, November 21, 2004, at the lodge hall. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting at 10:30 a.m.

A sausage plate will be served at 12:30 p.m. for $3 per plate. To order plates, please notify your local lodge secretary or Wendy Pruski at (830) 745-2702; or email wap6564@felpsis.net . Deadline to order is Wednesday, November 17.

Please bring items for the silent auction to benefit the SPJST Library, Archives, and Museum and the SPJST Education and Nature Center.

Help others by bringing aluminum canned drink tabs, hearing aids, and eyeglasses and cases.

The following contests will be held for members only: Bunko—all ages Christmas Ornament—youth ages

Dominoes—ages 16 and up Horseshoes ages 16 and up Kolache ages 18 and up Nonprofessional. Must be made from scratch using yeast dough and made by the person entering. Must consist of only one type of filling—fruit or poppy seed.

Needlework ages 18 and up Entry must be made entirely by hand.

Includes embroidery, crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, cross-stitch.

May not enter a previous winning item.

Quilting—ages 18 and up Hand-quilted only. Must be made within the last five years. May not enter previous winning item.

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

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, November 21 • Lodge 107, Floresville 9:45 to 10:30 a.m.

Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Free refreshments served.

10:30 to 11 a.m.

President Jeff Barta District Meeting Lodge 107 Youth Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Welcome Secretary Bettie House Roll Call of Officers and Lodges Supreme Lodge Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas Brief Reports Supreme Lodge Chairman/District Director Bob Bayer State Field Representative Hector Garcia

Announcements Spring Meeting Site Adjourn

SPJST on Parade The SPJST Float is scheduled to participate in the following parades: Saturday, November 20— Christmas in God's Country Parade in Hondo Thursday, December 2—Rosebud Christmas Parade Friday, December 3—Rockdale Christmas Parade Saturday, December 4—Elgin Christmas Parade Monday, December 6—Temple Christmas Parade Saturday, December 11—Killeen Christmas Parade Thursday, December 16—Pearsall Christmas Parade Call Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny to reserve the SPJST Float for your community's parade.

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Dominoes and Bunco 12:30 to 1 p.m.

Lunch—Sausage Plates Available for $3 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Youth Recognition 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Contests Judging 2:30 p.m.

Silent Auction Bidding Closes 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Horseshoes 3 p.m.

Contests Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction Winners Each lodge is asked to bring a prize drawing item ($20 value) and a door prize ($10 value). Prize drawing items will be awarded throughout the day. Free refreshments will be furnished by Lodge 107. (Refer to above article noting ordering of lunch plates, silent auction, contest rules, etc.)

Fraternally, Bettie House, District Seven Secretary —SPJST-

6/VESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 2004

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Margaret Mikeska read the minutes of the last meeting. Barbara Macek Let's hear what your members and gave a report of the money transaclodges are doing to make a positive difference in your community. tions. Wilbert Mikeska gave the bar Send your news and photos to: report. We had four new members— SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny Madison Malcik, wrote up by our new salesman, Keith Andel; Jessica and P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Jacelyn Chervenka, wrote up by Patsy FAX: (254) 774-7447 Koslovsky; and Margaret Campbell, Email: melaniez@vvm.com wrote up by Corinne Kerr.

Traci Andel reminded us that Got a question?

November 11 is Veteran's Day; Call (800) 727-7578 December 6 is Open House at the SPJST Home Office after the Temple Christmas parade; scholarship applications are available from the Home Please Note: The deadline for all resillikitems is 5 p.m.

Office; the Deer Antler Contest is the Wednesday before the publication date. Thanks! open; and 2005 tournament dates are The deadline for the December 1 issue is Tuesday, November 23 due to the Thanksgiving holidays. tarok (cards) on February 5; straight domino tournament on March 5; 42 tournament is soon; and the horseshoe tournament is May 14.

The youth club attended the lock-in Donnie Hejl called the November at Seaton for their November meeting meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Shelby and will have their Christmas party at and Mackenzie Allen and Hannah the bowling alley in Temple.

SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville and the Kovar led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The fuse boxes in the pits will be Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Stacey Eldridge read the minutes of changed soon. The by-law committee are having their annual combined the October meeting. The minutes did not report as they had no meeting.

Christmas Party on Sunday, December were approved as read.

The 2005 Spring Gala is going to be 5 at 4 p.m. at the SPJST Hall in David Kovar presented the hall man- on April 9 with the Mark Ritchie Band.

Fayetteville in appreciation for every- ager's report.

Tickets are now for sale by calling one making Lickskillet a success.

Danile Wilde (254) 985-2258; or writDonnie Victorick gave the treasurThe Chamber and SPJST will serve er's report. ing him at 951 FM 964 in Burlington. baked ham, turkey, sausage, and dressMarie Shelfer gave . the youth club Texas 76519. For every 10 tickets ing. We ask everyone to bring a cov- report. There were 39 youth club sold by a person, a free one for that ered dish or dessert. Everything else members present and 15 adults. There person will be theirs. You may sell it, will be provided. use it, or give it away. This should be will be a lock-in at the hall for kinderSanta Claus will be in attendance to garten through eighth grade members of interest for Christmas presents. bring in the holiday spirit and to dis- on December 17.

On Monday, December 13, our tribute door prizes. lodge will have its Christmas at For the next meeting, every family is If you plan to attend, please sign up asked to bring three cans of food for a Golden Corral in Temple at 6:30 p.m.

by Friday, November 26 at Chovanec needy family.

Childrens' tickets to parent's account.

Grocery or at the Fayetteville Bank, or New officers were elected as folBill Orsak gave his report. The call Glenn Pflughaupt at (979) 378- lodge accepted the new members. If lows: 2861; or Irene Polansky at (979) 378- anyone has old pictures of the Lodge 9 President Daniel Wilde 2378.

Vice President Keith Andel hall and members, please contact Bill Thank you, Secretary Margaret Mikeska Orsak so we can make copies of them.

Irene Polansky, Secretary Treasurer Barbara Macek All officers are reminded to bring a —SPJSTReporter Linda Wilde door prize for the December meeting.

Bar Chairman/Hall Chairman Officers for 2005 were elected.

Wilbert Mikeska They are: Custodian Robert Macek President Donnie Hejl Yard Maintenance Harold Vanicek Vice President Bonnie Walker Lodge Second Vice President Trustees and Hall Manager David Kovar Milton Zavodny, Jerry Cabla, Secretary Ann Schoeneman Harold Vanicek, Robert Macek, Treasurer Donnie Victorick and Keith Andel Reporter James Schoeneman Lodge 9, Snook's Christmas party is Youth Club Leaders Marie Shelfer Sunday, December 5. The youth club November birthdays are Brent Sharon Kovar and Nancy Allen will meet at 1:30 p.m. The adult meetVanicek and Jerry Cabla who is home ing is at 3 p.m. A covered dish meal from the mountains of Colorado after a will be served at 4:30 p.m.

Fraternally, 2,700 mile trek.

Also, Courtney Andel A Christmas program will be preAnn Schoeneman, Reporter is two years old.

Linda Smetanka had sented by the youth club at 5:30 p.m.

—SPJSTa birthday and has been celebrating all Santa will arrive after the program. over Texas for the last four weekends.

Come and join in the fun, food, and Milton and Martha Zavodny are celefellowship. brating 51 years of marriage.

Ann Schoeneman, Reporter Lodge Door prizes were won by Charles —SPJSTHerendon, Milton Zavodny, Daniel Wilde, and Robert Macek. Joan Vanicek won the Cadillac Escalade.

Harold Vanicek was elected the Fraternalist of the Year.

Dear Members, Joan Vanicek was elected youth Lodge 24, Cyclone met on Monday, November 8 at the lodge home, Flag leader.

This report marks the sign "30" for Hall. The meeting was called to order

by President Daniel Wilde at 7:10 p.m. this reporter.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, Fraternally, and a silent prayer was held for the Bobby Hoelscher, Reporter —SPJSTsick and deceased members. We were saddened by the loss of Virgil (Puts) Editor's Note: Bobby, thanks so much Green. He was a neighbor of ours.

Virgil was one of the last of the for your service as lodge reporter.

Your reports are always a joy to Grandma Hebele's grandchildren to receive. I will miss you as a reporter:) live Cyclone.

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Lodge 1 Fayetteville plans December 5 Christmas party

Lodge 9, Snook elects 2005 officers

9, Snook sets December 5 Christmas party

24, Cyclone elects officers, plans spring gala

Lodge 30, Taiton plans December 12 Christmas party Dear Vestnik Readers, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton met for its monthly meeting on Sunday, November 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Taiton Community Center.

The meeting was called to order and led by President Karen Kaspar. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all, and a moment of silent prayer was observed in memory of all departed lodge members. Secretary Wanda Dorotik noted all officers were present, and she read the minutes of the last meeting. Treasurer Lisa Bubela then gave her report.

Wanda read all correspondence from the Home Office including numerous state contests and tournaments, the upcoming SPJST Holiday Open House on Monday, December 6 and the announcement of Trissa Klement, the new State Youth Director and Michael Morris, the new State Fraternal Activities Coordinator. New members for Lodge 30, Taiton and their sales agents were announced and welcomed into our lodge.

Old business included reports on past local, district, and state activities during the past month of October.

These included the lodge and youth club participation in the Taiton Community Center Fall Festival on October 3 and the SPJST District Six Fall Meeting and Social held in Hungerford on October 24. Leroy and Karen Kaspar also attended the Texas Fraternal Congress Convention held on October 14 through 17 in South Padre Island, Texas.

New business included congratulating Yvonne Marcaurele for being selected as Lodge 30, Taiton's 2004 Fraternalist of the Year.

The election of officers for the upcoming 2005 year was then held.

The slate of officers were re-elected.

They are: President/Reporter Karen Kaspar Vice-President Yvonne Marcaurele Secretary/FAC Wanda Dorotik Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela Christmas Party The annual Taiton lodge Christmas social was then discussed. The Taiton lodge and youth club will hold their dinner, social, and meetings jointly on Sunday, December 12 with the social beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the meal served at approximately 12:15 p.m.

The adult meeting will be held at 1 p.m. with the youth club meeting following. Please bring a side dish or dessert to add to the catered fried chicken and dressing that is planned.

All Lodge 30, Taiton members and their families are invited to attend.

Please let one of the officers know prior to the first week of December if you will be attending.

Our charity for the holiday month will be donating canned goods and/or toys for a needy family.

Looking forward to seeing you on December 12.

Fraternally, Karen Kaspar President/Reporter —SPJST-

Wednesday, November 17, 2004—VESTNIKJ7

Progressive 42 Domino Tournament Saturday, October 16, 2004 • Lodge 48, Beyersville

games are about 20-minute timed games so it is a moving experience.

We feel assured that you will enjoy the day as well as the delicious noon meal.

The winners of this year's tournament are: First Place—Jimmy Turek with 12 wins Second Place—Charlie Betak with 11 wins and 123 marks Third Place—Hubert Horcica with llwins and 117 marks Fourth Place—Mildred Horak 11 wins and 112 marks Fraternally, Bobby Wuensche —SPJST-

The 2003 tournament winner Jerry Turek, left, presents the traveling trophy to 2004 first place winner Jimmy Turek. Also pictured are fourth place winner Mildred Horak, second place winner Charlie Betak, and third place winner Hubert Horcica.

Among the 56 tournament players were Frank Klinkovsky, Sr., shown far left, seated at the front table, who partnered with his son, Frank, Jr., opposite of Frank, Sr., for one game.

Lodge 48, Beyersville members Alice Wuensche, left, and Ruth Ann Wuensche work in the kitchen at the tournament.

Lodge 48 Beyersville hosts Progressive 42 domino tournament Again, we had a wonderful group of 56 players come to the tournament from Taylor, Thrall, Thorndale, Dime Box, and Pflugerville. We had a number of new players this year. Some of the players who have been coming were not able to make it, but we hope they will be able to come again.

We had our usual meal of turkey and dressing with gravy, cranberry sauce, baked ham, green beans, sweet potatoes, and peaches prepared by Carol's of Thorndale. Also helping with the preparation and serving the noon meal were Ruth Ann Wuensche and Alice Wuensche.

Many thanks to the wonderful folks who brought the kolaches, cakes, pies, and other items for the players to snack on during the day. We also thank the SPJST Supreme Lodge, Wright Distributing of Taylor, Brown Distributing, RVOS, and Intercraft of Taylor for their donated items which were used for door prizes.

A big thanks also goes to Denisse Wuensche and Linda Wuensche for tabulating the scores and helping keep the tournament running smoothly throughout the day.

Most of all, we want to thank all of you folks who came out to play. We hope you enjoyed the day and plan to come again next year. We would also like to invite anyone else who likes to play Progyessive 42 to plan on coming next year. We usually schedule our tournament around the third weekend in October. We play 15 games and the

66, Waco reports on October meeting Lodge

The meeting was called to order by President George Pauling on October 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Linden Hall in Elm Mott with all officers present. There were 17 members present. The youth presented the flag and led the Pledge of Allegiance and motto.

Members stood for a moment of silent prayer for our deceased member, Mary Nell Narovec Brookshire.

Secretary Dana McAdams read the minutes of the September 19 meeting, and they were approved as read. Sister Dana read a thank you note from Assistant State FAC Tammy Martinez for the donation to the annual SPJST State Golf Tournament.

Chairman of the Board John Engelke reported that the board met on October 17 at 1:30 p.m. and had Secretary of the Board LaNell Brem read the minutes of that meeting.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Mary Alice Langlotz reported that she received the October letter from Assistant State FAC Tammy Martinez.

She reminded everyone of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive which started on October 1. Sister Mary Alice reported that Brother John Engelke and his team won fifth place in the golf tournament. Make a Difference Day is October 23. Sister Mary Alice also reminded members of the District Three Fun Fall Day Meeting which is to be held on October 24 at Lodge 92, Fort Worth.

Chairman of the Entertainment Committee Michael Galler reported that the committee met today. Today, sandwiches brought by the members are being served and ice cream is for dessert. For the November 21 meeting, the committee will furnish barbecue sandwiches, chips, onions, and pickles with the members bringing desserts.

Dorothy Veselka gave the Cheer and Condolence report for Chairman Emma Ceska. A get well card was sent to Sister Dana McAdams. Sympathy cards were sent to Kay Lynn Kovar on the death of her mother, Martha Mach.

Kay Lynn is the Second Vice President of District Three. A card was also sent to Phelps Brookshire on the death of his wife, Mary Nell Naravec Brookshire. A get well card will be sent to Johnnie Gaidusek, Sr. who is ill.

Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report.

Sister Mary Alice Langlotz gave the Libbie Parma Trust Fund Report.

Youth Leader Debbie Galler gave the youth club report. There were three youth and three adults present at the meeting. Sister Debbie reminded the youth of the Christmas Ornament Contest at the District Three Fun Day. The youth are collecting candy to take to the Moody Care Center for Halloween. She also reminded the youth of the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. The youth are planning a Christmas program for the Lodge 66 Christmas party which is to be held on December 5. The youth will be making crafts at the November meeting.

The members wish to thank the youth for the cute Halloween treats they made for the members. Our youth are so talented!

Sister Darlene Engelke read names of candidates for membership. One transfer to Lodge 35 was Dennis Pustej ov sky.

Sister Darlene Engelke read a resolution of sympathy on Mary Nell Narovec Brookshire. May she rest in peace.

President George Pauling thanked Sister Diana Engelke for getting a larger dumpster for trash at Linden Hall.

President Pauling also thanked Milan Dujka for fixing the leaking pipes in the kitchen.

The adult door prize winner was Louie Veselka. The 50-50 winner was Dorothy Veselka, and she donated her winnings to the Libbie Parma Trust Fund.

October birthday celebrants present were Debbie Galler, Kevin Galler, Douglas Galler, and Jodie McAdams.

The next meeting is scheduled for November 21. The Board and the Entertainment Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. with the regular meeting beginning at 2:30 p.m. Election of officers will be held on that day.

The meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST-

79 Corpus Christi selects Fraternalist of the Year Lodge

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi met at 12:30 p.m. due to another meeting a number of members had to attend.

We had a better than average attendance. I hope all you youth clubbers are spreading the word about the great things we have to offer our members.

The above is also a call to our seniors to spread the word. Both groups, bring a guest to our next meeting. At this meeting in December, we will elect our officers to lead us in 2005.

Our Christmas party will be held in combination with Sokol on December 12. The time will be announced after our Sokol meeting this month. It will be like our parties of the past—SPJST Lodge 79 will furnish an apple and orange and Sokol will furnish candy and nuts. All are asked to bring finger foods. Hopefully, our gymnasts will put on a small program before St. Nick puts in an appearance.

Helen Pavelka, our very efficient

8NESTNIK—Wednesday, November 17, 2004

Lodge 88 Houston collects items for soldiers

Lodge 67, Schulenburg Presents Community Donations Lodge 67, Schulenburg donated $100 to the Schulenburg Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief Jeff Proske, left, accepts the check from Lodge 67 President Ernest Kutac. BELOW: Lodge 67 donated $200 to the Library Foundation, Inc. Pictured, from left, are Sales Representative Johnnie Holub, Sales Representative Cindy Lytle, and Lodge 67 President Ernest Kutac

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Lodge 183 Arlington elects 2005 officers SPJST Lodge 183, Arlington held its annual election of officers during our monthly meeting on November 8. The following is a list of officers and appointees for 2005. They are: President Ann Pustejovsky First Vice President Ella Mikeska Second Vice President Dorothy Adamek Secretary Daniel Roznovsky Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek Youth Leader Kay Weeks Fraternal Activities Coordinator Milka Bralic Treasurer Pat Sill

Lodge 88, Houston is collecting items during November and December for the Soldier and Family Assistance Center to send to our servicemen. The center serves patients, next-of-kin and family members of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

The Assistance Center can use donations of the following types of items: phone cards, disposable cameras, bottled water, baked goods, microwave popcorn, candy, individually wrapped snacks, magazines, pens, pencils, music, videos, DVDs If you would liketo donate items, or if your lodge or youth club would like to get involved in this project, contact Lodge 88 First Vice President/FAC Carolyn Filipp at (713) 869-9304; Lodge 88 President Pat Bruce at (281) 8904933; or Judith Markelz at the Soldier and Family Assistance Center at (210) 221-0946 or (210) 241-0811.

Appointed positions are:

secretary, was chosen as our Fraternalist of the Year. We wish you well, Helen, and we hope you will be the next SPJST State Fraternalist.

Our big prize winners were Sister Leona Grant and Brother Brock Lodge 133, San Antonio will hold Sijansky. Door prizes were given by its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Lodge 79, Jerry Sijansky, Mark and November 21, 2004. A complete Virginia Rebecek, and Jerry Elzner. turkey dinner will be provided by the It is scholarship time so all you high lodge. The meal will be served at school seniors and college students— 12:30 p.m. Members are asked to make sure you apply. Parents and bring a dessert. See you there. grandparent's, oversee this project, —SPJSTokay? We want a lot of our Lodge 79 members to get a scholarship.

Our monthly donations went to the scholarship fund and the local food bank. A number of members donated to the scholarship fund. Their names will be published at the next reporting period by the Vestnik.

We are enjoying nice fall weather— Lodge meetings are the first Sunday crisp nights and warm, sunny days.

Four of cur members traveled to of every month at 6 p.m. The next LaGrange to help Texas Czech lodge meeting will be held at Antonio's Heritage and Cultural Center on Baker Road in Baytown on (TCHCC) put on their very nice pro- December 5. Each person is to bring a gram, Muziky, Muziky, which was a pair of new socks or a cap to the Christmas party so they can be donatreally nice program.

I leave you with a little bit of nostal- ed to the old folks home.

The January meeting will be held at gia: Grandma puts her apple pie on the window sill to cool off. Grandma's the home of Charlie and Barbara daughter puts her apple pie on the win- Martinka on January 9, 2005.

Jerry and Joan Vojacek and Betty dow sill to thaw out! and Barbara Martinka brought food Now go have a great day. donations to the Battered Women's Fraternally, Shelter for Thanksgiving.

Jerry Elzner, FAC —SPJST—SPJST-

Lodge 133 San Antonio meets this Sunday

Lodge 156 Baytown meets December 5

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Sunshine Chairperson Martha Phillips Accounting Robert Sill One-Year Trustee Raymond Mikeska Two-Year Trustee Johnny Adamek Three-Year Trustee Cecil Phillips Congratulations, Ann! Many thanks to Ann Pustejovsky for her dedication and hard work for the lodge as she was selected as our Fraternalist of the Year.

Welcome back, Rudy and Janie Rejcek, from their recent trips to the Polka Festival in Nebraska and a whirlwind tour of New York City with their daughter, Lorrie, and son-in law, Gary Anderle.

Family Night—November 19 Family Night will be November 19 with Tom Weeks providing his tasty deep fried turkey.

More news to come next week with more information about our meeting, our youth club, and the upcoming Christmas party.

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Lodge 196 Houston-West meets this Sunday The November meeting for Lodge Jednota, No. 196, Houston-West has been changed. The November meeting will be November 21 due to the Thanksgiving holidays.

The election of new officers will be held. Turkey and dressing will be served before the meeting at 2 p.m. All members are asked to bring a side dish.

Cecelia Malek President —SPJST-

Lodge 200 Bruceville-Eddy plans December 7 Christmas party The members of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy met on November 3.

President Bob Miracle opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and conducted routine business including minutes, financial reports, and reports of upcoming activities.

New members accepted were Shannon Rene Smith, Sean Rogers, Cynthia Ann Brem, and Joseph Brem.

It was concluded that our lodge had met its quota of members for the year.

The next meeting date was changed to Tuesday, December 7 at 6:30 p.m. A brief meeting will be held and officers will be elected for 2005. Afterward, we will celebrate with a Christmas party for our lodge members and guests.

Lodge 200 members, mark this date on your calendar. See you then.

Fraternally, Leonard Mikeska, FIC Reporter —SPJST-

Wednesday, November 17, 2004—VESTNIK/9

Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country this Saturday Lodge 239, Hondo and Santa wants you to join us for Christmas in God's Country on Saturday, November 20, 2004. The event, co-sponsored by Lodge 239, Hondo, will be held along 18th Street by the Loading Dock.

Booths open at 9 a.m. The golf tournament begins at 10 a.m. Kiddie Parade starts at 2 p.m. In the evening at 7 p.m., there will be a lighted parade. In addition, there will be arts/crafts, live entertainment, your favorite foods, pictures with Santa (proceeds benefit the Hondo Library), care packages for our military troops, and lots of activities for the children.

And after you have visited the booths and while you are waiting for the parade to begin, (bring your lawn chair), visit our local shops for great holiday values and our restaurants for a sit-down meal.

For more information, please contact Tereso Hernandez at (210) 3643620 or the Hondo Area Chamber of Commerce at (830) 426-3037; fax— (830) 426-5357; or email hondocharnber@ medinaec .c om.

—SPJST-

Circle of Czech WomenKrouiek Cesiojch Zen Dallas

President Bertha Podhrasky called the meeting to order, and Esther Cunningham led us in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. We remained standing for a moment of silence for Arnold Vrla, brother-in-law of Rose Ann Parma and Wanda Vrla and a friend of some of our members.

Secretary Carole Faraizl read the minutes from last month's meeting, The minutes were accepted as read with a few corrections. Carole said it was agreed that the minutes would be kept in a plastic sheet until the end of the year. Then, we will take them to Kinko's and have them bound.

Treasurer Rosie Julius gave the treasurer's report, and it was accepted as read with a few changes. Bertha said the books were audited last month and found to be in order.

Membership Chairwoman Carole Faraizl had no new report.

Bertha announced that she needs a correspondence secretary. She has been doing the job since Faye Wright left. Liddie Pavelka said she would take the job.

Our Sunshine Lady, Joyce Moore, was absent. Esther Cunningham read the report. Joyce sent thinking of you cards to Betty Jean Bell, Georgia Brozek, Theresa Carper, Vicki Kohn, Helen Parma, Florence Peressenyi, Alice Roberts, Ann Zvolanek, and Sidney Bridewell; a get well card to Faye Wright, who had surgery on her hand; and sympathy cards to Rose Ann

Parma, Kathy Pottkotter, and Danny Vrla.

Announcements The next meeting of the Dallas Culture Society is November 29 at the Czech Club at 7:30 p.m. The Dallas Ennis Fraternal Council is November 8 at SPJST Lodge 84 with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. Bertha gave a report of the Prazak Quartet and the reception that was held for them. She said that they were excellent. The Dallas Morning News gave a good review and said they were outstanding with their performance.

Bessie Tydlaska read the birthdays for November and December celebrants. "Happy Birthday" was sung in Czech to the celebrants.

News of Members Adell Vlk with Laurie and Irene and Tom Roche flew to Washington, D.C. to see the National World War II memorial. Then, they went to Springfield, Virginia, to visit Barbara and Jae Lingberg. She also went to Germantown, Maryland, to see her grandson, Jim Lingberg, and his family, Lee, Geena, and Emma. She said she really enjoyed the trip.

We are sorry to hear that Sidney Bridewell is in the hospital. Our prayers and thoughts are with her and hope she recovers soon. We miss her.

It was good to see Vlasta Jurcik and Joan Maca who have recovered enough to attend our meeting. Hope they can continue to come.

Georgia Brozek and Vicki called me and wanted to tell the members how much they appreciated the thinking of you cards. They miss coming to the Krouzek. Georgia said she hopes to come to the Christmas party. Vicki said that if Jerry feels like it, Vicki would like to come. We hope to see Georgia, Vicki, and Jerry.

Christmas Party Our Christmas party was discussed.

The party will be held Friday December 3 around 10 a.m. for the social hour. We will eat at 12 noon.

The party will be held upstairs. We will decorate the tables. Anyone who can come help decorate will be appreciated. Esther said she has some decorations, but if you have any you are welcome to bring them. We will decorate before the party.

The price for the dinner is $10 per person. Please send your check to Rosie Julius at 406 North Horne Street in Duncanville, Texas 75116. Her phone number is (972) 298-2471. Or, you may send your check to Esther Cunningham at 917 Hampshire Drive in Grand Prairie, Texas 75050. Her phone number is (972) 262-7981. You may call them to make a reservation and pay at the door. The deadline is November 24.

Esther said she needed someone to make the punch and serve it. Esther and Bob will furnish the wine and cheese and crackers. We will have a social hour before eating. Hope to see all of you there so we can visit.

A motion was made and seconded that we have Bessie Petr cater the dinner. Bessie agreed to do the catering.

The menu will be her famous stuffed chicken breast, potatoes, green beans, green salad, and her delicious mandarin orange cake. I am looking forward to the dinner.

Esther Cunningham read "A Thanksgiving Blessing".

A motion was made that we adjourn, and we adjourned with our quotation, "Mejte se vzdycky radi"—Always love one another.

Wanda Petr won the cake plate that Joyce Ehrenberger brought for the door prize. The do vyhty gifts were drawn and passed out.

Our theme for November was Christmas decorations. Wanda brought the angel she made. She also brought some decorations that were made out of dough in the Czech Republic. She brought a crochet angel made by Mrs. Olsowski, Carlyn Ondrusek's mother.

Helen Oates brought some Christmas ornaments that belonged to her family in Cleveland.

Esther brought a nativity scene that was made in the Czech Republic.

Evelyn Cechan brought an angel and a blue heart that her sister gave her this year.

Carole Faraizl brought some crochet

angels that were made in the Czech Republic. She said she bought all of the ones one lady had and gave them as Christmas presents.

Carolyn brought the centerpiece of red cockscomb and ivy.

We did not have any assigned hostesses this month. All of our members were hostesses. We had our soup.

Bertha brought her famous kyselyca (sauerkraut and potato). It was very good. She said her mother made this often. We had chicken noodle, eggplant, turnip and turnip greens soup, chicken and bow-tie noodles, and tortilla. Everyone tasted the soups and enjoyed them. We also had crackers, croissants, sandwiches, and desserts.

Don't forget our next meeting is the Christmas party on Friday, December 3 at 10 a.m. Be sure and send your money in or call for your reservations

by November 24.

Hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Evelyn Cechan, Reporter —SPJST-

SPJST Deer Antler Contest Deer Antler Contest for SPJST Members Only November 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005

Two Prizes Awarded $50 for Widest Horns (Measured at wiliest point - outside to outside.)

$50 for Most Points Requirement: Picture of deer with a verification from one of the following: Game Warden, Highway Patrol, Sheriff, or any Public Official.

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State Zip

Day/Night Telephone Number Email

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Send entries to: SPJST Deer Antler Contest State Fraternal Activities Coordinator • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

10/VESTNIK-Wednesday, November 17, 2004

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ) (•), In memory of Johnnie Zurovetz Johnnie Cyril Zurovetz, 85, a retired auto mechanic and World War II veteran, died Thursday, November 4, 2004, peacefully at home.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Saturday, November 6 at Val Verde Baptist Church in Val Verde, Texas. Johnnie Zurovetz Burial was at the Val Verde Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, November 5 at Biggers Funeral Home in Lake Worth.

Johnnie was born July 29, 1919, in Granger. He had resided in Sansom Park since 1946 and was a lifetime member of, the SPJST Lodge 154, Fort Worth.

He was a generous and loving husband, father and grandfather, who was affectionately known as "Tata." He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Betty "Dashu" Zurovetz, on November 9, 1999.

Survivors are sons, Terry Zurovetz and wife, Carla, of Azle and Larry Zurovetz of Fort Worth; daughters, Sherry Schokatz of Saginaw and Kerry Morris of Fort Worth; brother, Elick Zurovetz of Taylor; sisters, Frances Antunes of Temple and Sybil Mitchell of Granger; grandchildren, Angela Strittmatter and husband, Bryan, Tony Morris and wife, Shani, Jahn Zurovetz and Joseph Schokatz; and great-grandchildren, Garrett and Grace Strittmatter and Hank W. Morris.

-SPJST-

Resolution

of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge No. 54, West, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, MARGARET L. STANISLAV, a beloved mother and grandmother, who passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at her residence at the age of 82 years.

She was born March 7, 1922, in West to August and Millie Peters. She married Alfred Fritz Stanislav on July 23, 1945, in West. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1997.

Mrs. Stanislav was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Honey Creek and was an active member of the Bulverde Senior Center.

Survivors include daughter, Susan Herr and husband, Joey of San Antonio; son, Thomas J. Stanislav and wife, Sandra and Johnie of Bastrop; grandchildren, Nicholas Stanislav and wife, Virginia and Lauren Herr Purcell and husband, Jason; brothers-in-law, Joe R. Stanislav and wife, Mildred of Waco, and Robert Stanislav and wife, Barbara of West; and several nieces and nephews.

A rosary was recited Friday, September 24 at 7 p.m. at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in New Braunfels. Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, September 25, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Honey

Creek with the Reverend James Janish as celebrant. Interment followed at 4 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in West.

Memorial contributions may be made to the building fund at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Honey Creek, 25781 Highway 46 West, Spring Branch, Texas 78070.

Kotch Funeral Home, West was in charge of local arrangements.

May she rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Maxine Sefcik Jan Vaculik Marcela Vaculik -SPJST-

Memory of Arnold Vrla n

Arnold Marshall Vrla, age 84, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2004 following a lengthy illness.

He was preceded in death by the love of his life, wife, Helen Jo Vrla.

He was born January 16, 1920 in Ennis, Texas. He served proudly in the U.S. Air Force during World War II overseas for over four years in the China-BurmaIndia Theatre. After his discharge from the Air Force, he married Helen Jo Vrla and moved to Dallas in 1946. He was with Austin Shoe Stores for over 30 years, serving as Secretary/Treasurer and was on the Board of Directors of Graham Brown Shoe Company.

Mr. Vrla was a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church and a member of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas. He served as a District Supervisor, teaching insurance and insurance sales for over 20 years. He also worked on their by-laws and finance committees for over 12 years. Other organizations he belonged to were Western Fraternal Life Insurance Association, Dallas Catholic Order of Texas Lodge 110, Slavonic Mutual Fire Insurance Association, Knights of Columbus Council 799, KJT 108, and Sokol. Throughout the years, he held various offices in the above organizations and often attended and served as a delegate for numerous conventions.

With Lodge 130, he and his wife, Helen, performed with the Texas Czech Beseda Dancers, performing from Texas to Czechoslovakia.

He and Helen enjoyed dancing, teaching dancing, and talking about their rich Czech heritage.

Mr. Vrla is survived by daughter, Kathy and husband, Ray Pottkotter of Rockwall and son, Danny and wife, Sherri of Coppell; grandchildren, Carla Jo Cormier of McKinney, Laura Boyd of Rowlett and Dean Vrla of College Station; great-grandson Ian Huntsinger; sisters, Millie Breden of Bethalto, Illinois and Mary Beran of Mesquite; and brother, Frank Vrla of Dallas.

Rosary was held at Sparkman-Crane Chapel on Thursday, October 21 and Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church on Friday, October 22. Rite of Committal was at Calvary Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Henry Skrabanek, Ken Vrla, Anthony Parma, Ed Oates, John Vrla and David Vrla.

May his soul rest in peace.

Respectfully submitted, Rose Ann (Vrla) Parma Stanley E. Vrla -SPJST-

Youth Letters Section

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

Send your news and photos to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 FAX: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Got a question?

Call (800) 727-7578

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The destine for the December 1 Issue Is Tuesday, November 23 due to Me ThatdmMug holidays.

District One Youth Counselor reports on Fall Fun Day The District One Fall Fun Day was held on October 10, 2004, at Lodge 13, Dime Box. Twenty-nine youth representing Snook, Dime Box, New Tabor, Bryan, and Caldwell participated in the annual Christmas Ornament Contest.

The winners of the contests are: Ages 6 to 8 First Place-Shelby-Lynn Rose Lodge 186, Caldwell Second Place-Tyler Sandner Lodge 17, New Tabor Third Place-Hailey Dever Lodge 9, Snook Ages 9 to 11 First Place-Casey Brinkman Lodge 186, Caldwell Second Place-Josef Orsak Lodge 9, Snook Third Place-Taylor Allen Lodge 9, Snook Ages 12 to 14 First Place-Dylan Roesler Lodge 39, Bryan Second Place-Nicholas Havemann Lodge 17, New Tabor Third Place-Chandler Malazzo Lodge 17, New Tabor Ages 15 to Senior First Place-Brande Roesler Lodge 39, Bryan Second Place-Dawn Rackel Lodge 13, Dime Box Third Place-Kyle Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor Larry Brinkman and Carol Mendez Coker, both of Lodge 186, Caldwell, participated in the pastry contest, winning first and second respectively.

Joyce Ford of Lodge 13, Dime Box was the needlework winner.

The youth enjoyed playing bingo and going on a hay ride provided by Lodge 13, Dime Box. Hot dogs, nachos, and chili pies were enjoyed by all.

Fraternally yours, Susan Skrabanek District Youth Counselor

-SPJST-

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club plans Christmas activities Dear Readers, Christmas is just around the corner.

We drew names on Sunday, November 7 for our Christmas exchange. Our annual Christmas party is Sunday, December 5.

District Three youth are going to Holiday in the Park on Saturday December 4.

Our youth club is making Christmas crafts for the rest homes.

Our youth club will have a prize drawing at the annual Christmas party.

Donations will be accepted.

See you then.

Fraternally, Traci Dobecka -SPJST-

17 New Tabor Youth Club has busy September Lodge

Dear Readers, September was a really busy month for the members of Lodge 17, New Tabor. We started out the month participating at the annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell. We had three Beseda circles performing in the opening ceremonies, and our District One and State Royalty was introduced to the crowd.

The New Tabor Youth Club also had a booth at the Market Place where we sold SPJST cookbooks and koozies and did face painting and hair spraying. Many thanks to SPJST members Betty and Donnie Suehs and Patsy and James Story for providing us with our booth space.

The next day, Sunday September 12, we had our annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet and our Grandparent's Day program. The event was well-attended and enjoyed by all. Seventeen youth club members received perfect attendance trophies for the 2003-2004 youth year.

Kyle Skrabanek and Tyler Sandner represented Lodge 17 and District One in the Burleson County Fair Parade the next weekend at the annual parade in downtown Caldwell. Many of our youth members participated in the Burleson County Fair showing ani-

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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club September Activities

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club's annual Awards and Appreciation Banquet and Grandparent's Day program was held September 12.

Congratulations to the youth pictured above who received perfect attendance trophies for the 2003-2004 youth club year.

2004-2005 District One King Kyle Skrabanek, left, and District One Duke Tyler Sandner represented Lodge 17 and District One in the Burleson County Fair Parade on September 18 in Caldwell.

mals and other projects. Adam Ofczarzak had the Grand Champion pen of rabbits, and Chandler Malazzo had the Reserve Champion pen of broilers. Colton Eubanks had the Grand Champion Steer. Kolby Kahlden, Lucas Schoppe, and Travis Schoppe were awarded Showmanship awards in their respective categories.

Other New Tabor SPJST members who participated in the fair were Kyle Skrabanek, Tyler Sandner, Kathryn, Kimberly and Kristina Skrabanek, Brittanie Gaas, Coy Cass, Shelby and Stacey Norman, Nathan and Meghan Blum, Emily Engelmann, Lauren Eubanks, and Justin and Kayla Brinkman.

On Friday, September 24, the Beseda dancers participated in the unveiling of the Texas Historical Commission's brochure called "Texas Brazos Trail—Exploring the Heritage of Central Texas." They performed at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University and were provided with a delicious barbecue lunch and a tour of the George Bush Library. They received many compliments on their perfoiniance.

October was also very busy, but I'll save that for my next letter!

Fraternally submitted, Susan Skrabanek Youth Leader —SPJST-

Lodge 186 Caldwell youth enjoys Thanksgiving meal Dear Vestnik Readers, On November 9, The Lodge 186 adult lodge had a Thanksgiving meal for our members and guests.

It was very nice, and the food was catered for us and it was delicious.

We had sauerkraut soup, turkey,

Pictured above are the Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club beseda dancers at the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University. The dancers participated in the unveiling of the Texas Historical Commission's brochure.

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club beseda dancers are also featured on the 2004 Burleson County Chamber of Commerce Community Guide and Business Directory.

Have Seed . . . . . Will Travel

By Taylor Susan, Age 8 Lodge 48, Beyersville

dressing, rolls, gravy, cranberries, yams, and green beans. The dessert was peach cobbler. Yum Kan! The door prize winner was my sister, Landra Teakell.

Fraternally yours, James Teakell —SPJST-

Lodge 186 Caldwell youth reports on meeting in the park Dear Vestnik Readers, On November 7, 2004, we had our youth club meeting at the Davidson Creek Park.

We discussed about having our lockin at the SPJST Lodge 186 hall on December 3. We will be doing a lot of activities during that time, and I can't wait!

We had snacks at the park, and after the meeting, some of our members went to play volleyball and basketball.

Some went walking around the pond at the park. It was fun. We had 17 members, seven adults, and one guest present.

Fraternally yours, Landra Teakell —SPJST-

The Five Longest Rivers in the World

By Tyler Susan, Age 12 Lodge 48, Beyersville 1. Nile in Africa 4,160 miles 2. Amazon in South America 4,000 miles 3. Yangtze (Chang Jiang) in Asia 3,964 Miles

A seed must find the right place to grow.

Dandelion seeds have built-in parachutes that let them travel on the wind. A dwarf mistletoe can shoot its seed as far as 50 feet.

Most plants reproduce through seeds. Inside every seed is a tiny new plant, or embryo. Coniferts make seeds in cones. Flowering plants make seeds in flowers.

4. Mississippi/Missouri in North America 3,808 miles 5. Huang He (or Yellow) in China 3,400 miles Rivers are long bodies of water that flow over land. The source of the river is where most of its water comes from. The mouth of the river is where it empties into another large body of water.

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Apart from the infinitive in the future tense of imperfective verbs and after some verbs (see lesson 60), we may use the infinitive also in the following instances: a) expressing strict order, command, or request: Nekoufit! Stat! Poekat!

Nemluvit! b) replacing the conditional: Znat cestu, jel bych tam sam. If I knew the way, I should go there alone. Kdybych nemel zitra zkouSku, gel bych do kina. c) as a subject: to be + adjective: Je nebezpe 'ene vyklanet se z okna. It is dangerous to lean out of the window.

Bylo zbytee'ne se na neco ptat. It was no use to ask about anything.

Neni lehke se naueit eesky. It is not easy to learn Czech.

Zde le zakazano koutit. It is forbidden to smoke here.

Ridiehm nevi dovoleno pit alkoholicke napoje. Drivers are not allowed to drink alcoholic drinks.

With some verbs: ZI2vci mi jen napsat posledni stranku. I only have to write the last page.

Podarilo se mu dokoneit svou praci yeas. He succeeded in finishing his work in time. d) in the predicate: Je treba zaeit yeas.

It is necessary to begin in time.

Neni nume znat tipine viechno. It is not necessary to know everything.

Nelze zapomenout na jeho melodicky hlas. It is not possible to forget his melodic voice. e) as an attribute (after nouns and adjectives having the meaning similar to that of modal verbs): chuff pracovat (zest, urge), touha vratit se domU (desire), ument odejit y eas, byt schopny pi-eplavat jezero (able), monost hrat na klavir (possibility); but a relative clause is used after other nouns and adjectives: The price to be paid. Cena, kterou je tfeba zaplatit. f) as an object (besides the use after modal verbs, also after verbs having more or less similar meaning): PokouSi'm se zapamatovat si to. I try to remember.

Naue".il jsem se brat na housle. I learned to play the violin.

Zapomnel jsem koupit chleb. I forgot to buy bread.

Pomohl jsem priteli pfestehovat skHii. I helped my friend to move a cupboard.

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Ufedni organ SPJST * Zaloiene rok 1897 mand, prohibition, indirect order: I want you to come. Chci, abys They wrote me not to come. Napsali mi, abych nejezdil. b) 'le (thought: vim, myslim, veHm, doufam, fikam, jsem piesvedeen),feeling: jsem rad, t81 me, vidim, cftim.

Myslim, 'le to bylo v poi-adku. Vefime, ie jsi to myslel dobie. Jsem rad, le to vidim. Tegi me, le vas potkavam.

—SPJST-

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TCHCC

You are invited to attend the Fourth Annual TCHCC Christmas Open House to be held on December 4, 2004, from 1 to 5 p.m. on the grounds of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. This year, the TCHCC Guild members will create a festive atmosphere of Christmas past, by decorating each of the buildings on the site.

During the Open House, the Belfry, Migl House, and the TCHCC Amphitheater will be decorated in a simple Christmas tradition. Guild members will be stationed at each location. The Kalich House Visitors Center will be decorated to reflect an early Christmas at the house. This would be a good time to do your Christmas shopping in the TCHCC Gift Shop. The Kalich House Visitors Center's regular hours are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Santa might appear just about anywhere during the afternoon. Be on your best behavior, for he is always watching.

Starting at the Fair Pavilion, a hayride (weather permitting) will carry you around the grounds then back to the Fair Pavilion, where you will be treated to an old-fashioned decorated Christmas tree, festive decorations, and a Christmas sing-along.

Refreshments will be served and goodie bags for the children will be distributed.

—SPJST-

Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) marks 50 years Czech

Part Two On Wednesday, October 20, exactly 50 years and one day after the founding of the organization, the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a public ceremony at the State Capitol in Austin, Texas, followed by a gala dinner reception at Westwood Country Club, also in Austin.

The afternoon public ceremony was held on the south steps at the State Capitol. Introductory comments were offered by CEFT President Marvin Marek and CEFT Chairman of the Board Dr. Clinton Machann. Texas Secretary of State Geoffrey S. Connor, acting as the official state representative at the ceremony, delivered an address and read a proclamation from Governor Rick Perry to those in attendance. Special guests at the afternoon reception included Czech Ambassador to the United States Martin Palous; Honorary Czech Consul for Texas Raymond Snokhous; and Honorary Czech Consul for Louisiana and the Southern United States Kenneth Zezulka.

Offering brief comments were the following representatives from the three institutions of higher learning that the CEFT is affiliated with: Dr. Thomas Garza, Chair of Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies at the University of Texas in Austin; Dr. Charles Johnson, Dean of Liberal Arts, from Texas A&M University in College Station; and Dr. Warren Henry, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of North Texas in Denton.

Following the conclusion of the public ceremonies, a gala dinner reception was held at the Westwood Country Club in Austin. The evening's events started with a social hour at 6 p.m. with hors d'oeuvres and accordion music of Czech songs provided by CEFT Board Member Jim Bezdek and Robert Ermis.

A sumptuous dinner (salad, potato leek soup, main course choice of roast pork or chicken paprikas, vegetables,

17.Iistopad 2004 and a spectacular dessert buffet), coordinated by Pavia Adamik Van Bibber of Austin, was served at 7 p.m. During the dinner, attendees were treated to a superb performance of classical music provided by a quartet of University of North Texas music students, under the direction of Dr. Tom Sovik, Professor of Music at the University of North Texas.

After brief introductory comments from CENT Vice Chairman and Master of Ceremonies, Woody Smith, recognition of the original founders of CE1-T and their descendants was made: Henry R. Maresh of Houston, John M. Skrivanek of College Station, and August Kacir of Temple. Recognition was also made of Mrs. Rudy Sefcik (wife of early CEFT Board Member Rudy Sefcik), Raymond Snokhous, Honorary Czech Consul of Texas, and Kenneth Zezulka, Honorary Czech Consul of Louisiana and the Southern United States.

Dignitaries attending from the University of Texas, Texas A&M, and the University of North Texas were (the University of Texas at Austin) Dr. Tom Garza, Chair of the Department of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, Dr. Hana Pichova, Associate Professor in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies, and Dr. Craig Cravens, Lecturer in the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies; (Texas A&M University) Dr. Charles Johnson, Dean of Liberal Arts, Dr. Paul Parrish, Head of the Department of English, and Martina Vranova, the current CEFT/William J. Hlavinka Fellow; (the University of North Texas) Dr. Warren Henry, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Tom Sovik, Professor of Music, and Elida Tamez, Director of Development in the College of Music. In addition, students from the University of Texas Czech Program served as official greeters.

After brief comments from Dr. Tom Garza, Dr. Charles Johnson, and Dr. Warren Henry, Raymond Snokhous, Honorary Czech Consul of Texas, introduced the keynote speaker for the evening, Martin Palous, Czech Ambassador to the United States.

The evening's festivities concluded with a continuation of the accordion music by Jim Bezdek and Robert Ermis in the garden room at Westwood Country Club, which needless to say enticed many to stay and dance off some of the calories that were consumed during the evening.

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by December 14 to: Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny PO Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 Attention Melanie Email: melaniez@vvm.con7

Tuesday Evenings through December 14 Czech Language Classes/15weeks—in the Saint Joseph's Parish Activity Center at 700 East 26th Street in Bryan, Texas, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Conversational Czech for beginners, advanced Czech speakers. Contact BVCHS President Lou Zaeske at (979) 846-2035; or email louzaeske@aol.com . Sponsored by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT).

November 17 CCCHouston Velvet Revolution Commemoration of November 17, 1989/Open House, 6:30 p.m.: Celebrating the change to democracy The 15th in Czechoslovakia.

Anniversary of the Velvet Revolution.

A day to remember! (713) 686-6362.

November 21 Conch° Valley Czech Heritage Society Meeting November 22 CCCHouston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362.

December 4 CCCHouston Annual Children's Traditions Christmas Czech Party/Open House: Festive celebration of traditional Czech music, dance, stories, games, refreshments, and lots of fun. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (713) 686-6362.

December 6 ,Houston Czech Language Classes Continue—Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. (713) 686-6362.

December 14 Fort Worth Cluster of the Texas Accordion Association (TAA)—at

Special Attractions SPJST State Royalty Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Temple High School Polyfoniks Temple Fire Department Dalmations Living MUST Museum Displays Temple Police DARE Program Children's Activities Refreshments

What is the Velvet Revolution?

The "Velvet Revolution" refers to a comparatively bloodless revolution in Czechoslovakia that saw the overthrow of the communist government there. It started on November 17, 1989, when a peaceful student demonstration in Prague was severely beaten back by the communist riot police. That event sparked a popular uprising that prompted people to take to the streets. By November 20, the number of peaceful protestors assembled in Prague swelled from 200,000 the day before to an estimated half-million. Then, with other communist regimes falling all around it and with growing street protests, the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia announced on November 28 they would give up their monopoly on political power. Democratic elections held on December 29, 1989, brought the first non-communist government to Czechoslovakia in more than 40 years.

Sammies BBQ on the corner of Beach and Belknap in Fort Worth from 7 to 9 p.m. Entertainment - all, with an accordion. For more information, contact the cluster leader/TAA Director George McBride at (817) 237-0035.

2005 Czechoslovak Foreign Institute Prague Summer Study Program 2005—Study and travel in the Czech Republic. Tour is from June 28 to July 20. For information, contact Thadious Polasek, Czech Summer Study Tour, at 730 County Road 230 in Schulenburg, Texas 78956; or call after 7 p.m. CST (979) 562-2207; or email polasek29@hotmail.com January 22 Texas Czech Genealogical Society Annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon—at the Caldwell Civic Visitor Center in Caldwell, Texas.

January 31, 2005 Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) deadline for submitting articles on Czech family genealogy, culture, and/or traditons. For article guidelines, visit www.txczgs.org ; or contact either Sylvia Laznovsky at 4722 FM 1183 in Ennis, Texas 75119; phone (972) 8783091; or email sylviajeanl2@cs.com ; or Charlene Hurta at 1231 CR 201A in Angleton, Texas 77515; phone (979) 849-0348; or email fhurta@brazosport.edu .

February 28, 2005 • Scholarship appliCation deadline for the Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship.

Send application to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship at 4117 Willowbend in Houston, Texas 77025.

For additional information, contact Patricia Parma, CHS Trustee, at 3311 Carolina Way in Richmond, Texas 77469; or phone (281) 342-4898.

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

Lodge 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the Country Star Restaurant in Collinsville, Texas. For information, call Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359; or Bill and Angie Heitzman (903) 437-5561. . LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, November 19—Social/games, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, please call George Straten (254) 8265863.

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

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

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Sunday of the month, 6 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 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting. Officer elections in November. 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, November 28—Vrazels, 3 to 7 p.m. $6/person.

Sunday, December 12—Christmas Dance: Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six, polkas, waltzes, mix music. Snacks will be served during second intermission. 3 to 7 p.m. $6/person.

Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway. 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) 2813711. Lodge 18 is Non-Smoking.

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) 9852484.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Saturday, November 20—Rental Monday, November 22—SPJST Sales Class Thursday, November 25—Dining , room rental Saturday, November 27—Rental 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, November 19—Texas Pioneers 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) 3527442.

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, November 20—Heart of Texas Road Gang Saturday, December 4—Spivey's Crossing Saturday, December 11—Cherokee Rose 12—SPJST Sunday, December Lodge meeting, 3 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 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 24, CYCLONE November Saturday, Wedding/Private

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

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.

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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 Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX listings to: (254) 774-7447. E-Mail listings to: melaniez@wm.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.

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LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m., 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 December 5—Christmas party and installation of officers. Time TBA. 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 night.

License game #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Tria Svatek (979) 543-3044; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.

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

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, November 20—Vrazel Polka Band Saturday, November 27—Country Expressions Saturday, December 4—Little River Play Boys, dw Saturday, December 11—No dance Sunday, December 12—Historical Marker presentation, 1 p.m. Memorial program, 3 p.m. with Santa Claus Social hour, 4 p.m.

Christmas dinner, 6 p.m. Make plans for this event!

Saturday, December 18—Open Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone: (254) 985-2548. Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. For rentals, please call Edwin Pechal (254) 985-2282.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge 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 desserts.

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. The hall is located at 10450 FM 619, 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, 7 p.m.

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

LODGE 54, WEST December 4-100th Saturday, Anniversary Party Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m.

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

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$50.00 $100.00

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

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

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

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

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

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

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March and June; and on the second Sunday of 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) 8529982; or (361) 854-8423.

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

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

LODGE 84, DALLAS Saturday, November 20—Czech and Then Some, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., $7 per person 12—Lodge December Sunday, Christmas Party/Dinner/Youth Program, 5 p.m.

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) 3524397; 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, November 20—Jodie Mikula Orchestra, polka/variety. $7 Saturday, November 27—No dance Saturday, December 4—Jack Melick, big band. *Dress code. $12 Saturday, December 11—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $6 Saturday, December 18—Henry Tannenberger, ballroom, polka/variety. *Dress code. $7 Saturday, December 25—No dance Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the

Wednesday, November 17, 2004-VESTN1K/15 third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-6212077-41001. For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen.

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

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

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, November 19-Charlie Patteson Sunday, November 21-Vanek's Czech Band of West and Dallas. Al, Elizabeth, and then some.

Friday, November 26-Charles Nemec Friday, December 3-Charlie Patteson Sunday, December 5-Texas Dutchmen of Houston. SPJST Lodge 92 members free. All others, $8. Snacks, 2 to 6 p.m.

Friday, December 10-Jim Petty Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month.

Country/western music on the first Sunday, 3 to 7 p.m. Polka/waltz music on the third Sunday every month, 2 to 6 p.m. Admission to these dances is $7.

Ballroom dancing on Friday night.

Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday. Family Night-first and third Tuesdays. Refer to the SPJST Vestnik and listen to KBEC 1390-AM on Sundays at 9 a.m. and KNON 89.3FM at 2 p.m. for more news of our activities.

Tune in KAAM-AM 770 for some easy listening music. For your large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, please call Joyce (817) 624-1361. National Hall, SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth is located at 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Phone (817) 624-1361.

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. For information, call (979) 922-1279; or (979) 9221553.

(281) 542-1774. For dance reservations, call Mary Byers (713) 946-7350. Lodge phone (281) 487-3297. Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trustees' meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Youth club meeting dates are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 174-18083907. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

Lodge 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 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) 4699229. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas 77429.

LODGE 178, LONGVIEW-KILGORE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 4002, Longview.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, please contact James Balke (979) 8300796; or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 141, SEALY Lodge meetings are now held every second Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Friday, December 12-Lodge meeting

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 Sunday, December 5-Lodge Meeting at Antonio's on Baker Road in Baytown

LODGE 93, HOBSON 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 meetings are held the first Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. For more information, including location, please call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.

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

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

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

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

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, 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 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, 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, 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 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June,. September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

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 172, PASADENA Hall is located at 3609 Preston.

Executive board and Trustees meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Regular lodge meeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise ,noted. Youth club meetings are held the third Saturday of each month between 11 a.m. and 12 noon, unless otherwise noted. 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 infor mation regarding hall rentals for birthday, retirement parties, Christmas parties, wedding receptions, etc, please call Vicki

LODGE 180, BURLESON Note: Beginning in November 2004, lodge meetings will be held on the first Tuesday of each month.

Lodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south of Renfro Street in Burleson.

Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of each month, 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, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals (weddings, anniversaries, birthdays, etc.) please call (817) 4658538; or (972) 263-9031.

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

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center unless otherwise announced. Youth Club meets the same day and place at 1:45 p.m. 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/her.

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 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of February, April, June, August, October, and December.

LODGE. 239, HONDO Saturday, November 20-Lodge 239, Hondo co-sponsors Christmas in God's Country. See Lodge Letters Section for details. For information, contact Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced.

Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002.

Lodge meetings are held every third Friday of the month, 7 p.m. Agents meet every Monday, 6:30 p.m. at New Covenant Church in Hondo to turn in applications. For information or location; contact Juan Lopez (830) 688-1027; Tereso Hernandez (210) 364-3620; or Tammy Hernandez (210) 378-3887.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 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 and youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 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 November 17-East Texas Cloggers, 6 to 8 p.m.

Saturday November 20-SPJST President's Ball: music by Taylor Made.

Catered dinner served. 7 to 11:30 p.m.

Business meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, 6 p.m., ats.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. For lodge rentals, call Lonnie Flowers (936) 632-1217.

LODGE 246, MORGAN'S POINT December 7-Lodge Tuesday, Chartering, Frank's Lakeview Inn in Belton, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the last Sunday at 2 p.m. at a place to be determined.

Call Art Lopez (512) 620-0148 for more information.

Please note the deadline for the December 1 Vestnik is Tuesday, November 23 at 12 noon due to the Thanksgiving holidays.

Thank you

SPJST Proudly Introduces the September —October 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 DISTRICT I Lodge 1 Fayetteville

FRANK KLINKOVSKY FIC DISTRICT II Lodge 47 Seaton

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FRANK PAJESTKA, JR. DISTRICT II Lodge 80 Holland

ELLA REYES DISTRICT II Lodge 237 West Austin

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CHAD LOWDERMILK

JOSE TORRES, IV

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Lodge 76 Wichita Falls

Lodge 215 South Plains

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DISTRICT V Lodge 172 Pasadena

Lodge 229 Abilene

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