Volume 94 Number 32
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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August 9, 2006
ISSN —07458800
Lodge 24, Cyclone Member Achieves Grand Age of 96
Melinda Makes A Difference
SPJST congratulates Sister Lottie Kudlacek lives in Cameron, and sister Luksa, a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone, Leona Bartlett lives in Troy. Lottie Motl married William who celebrated her 96th birthday “Bill” Joseph Luksa, on on July 24, 2006. Sister Luksa December 29, 1931, in is now entitled to all SPJST Heidenheimer, and they member benefits with no lived on a farm in the Red further dues or assessments Ranger community. They required. had seven children—Janet Lottie Ann was born in Marek of Pierce, James Seaton, Texas, on July Luksa of Bardwell, 24, 1910, and spent her Shirley Waits of Rogers, childhood there. Her and Marvin Luksa of parents were John Alamo; daughters Genena Charles Motl and Anna Ann died in May, 1935, Hurta Motl. She was part and Billie Louise died in of a family of three brothMay, 1955; and son, William ers and three sisters—Ed Joseph Luksa, Jr. died in July, Motl, Gus Motl, and John 1949. Motl who are deceased as is her sister, Justin Chaloupka, who lived in Fort Worth; sister Annie Lottie Luksa Please see Age 96 on page 3. SPJST Home Office
~ Inside ~ Lodge 18 activities
Dear Readers, I have been collecting aluminum can tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. My family has been helping me to save the tabs for the donation. At District Three Youth Achievement Day on June 25, I presented the tabs to State Youth Director John Hoelscher. He delivered the tabs to the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House is a place where parents can stay while their child is in the hospital. It is a good cause, and everyone should save the tabs. It only takes a few seconds to pop off the tab and put it in a container. Please, fellow youth members, start saving the tabs. Every tab helps a family. Fraternally yours, Melinda McClellan, age 7 Lodge 84, Dallas
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Lodge 32 Youth Club reorganizes Page 15 Lodge 251 Youth Club activities Page 17 District Six Camp activities Pages 18-19
I Think I Just Saw Elvis . . .
. . . and he was with William Kirby of Lodge 89, Rosebud at the Muddcatts performance during the SPJST Statewide Barbecue Cook-Off on July 14 at Lodge 47, Seaton. In addition to the cook-off and other activities, the event featured a silent auction and a raffle that raised more than $5,000 for the SPJST Scholarship Fund. More pictures on pages 10-12.
Interest Rates .....................2 Family Fun Dates ...............3 Sales Agent Classes..........3 Lodge Letters .....................4 In Memoriam.....................14 Reunions...........................14 Youth .................................15 School Word Find ............16 Czech Culture...................20 LAM News.........................21 Activities Calendar...........22
Lodge 219, El Paso Organizes
SPJST representatives welcome the newly-elected officers of Lodge 219, El Paso. The lodge was organized July 29 in El Paso. Pictured are, front, left to right, Vice Leader Ana Ahumada, President/FAC/Youth Secretary/Reporter Patricia Valdiviez, and Treasurer Bertha Rodriguez. BACK: State FAC Chester Jenke, District Four Director Billy Rollwitz, Area Manager Bobby Davis, District Four State Field Representative Charles Lindley, Lodge 219 President Arnie Rivera, Supreme Lodge Chairman Donnie Victorick, Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, and State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest.