Volume 95 Number 6
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February 7, 2007
ISSN —07458800
SPJST Welcomes Lodge 267, DFW as 120th Active Lodge
SPJST officially chartered Lodge 267, DFW on Saturday, January 27, 2007. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far left, and District Three Director Johnnie Krizan, right, welcome the newly-elected Lodge 267 officers. They are, left to right, Secretary Tan Tolbert, President Rosezetta Cooper, and Vice President/Treasurer Diane Davis. Not pictured are FAC/Reporter Gigi Ocasio and Youth Leader Veronica Jackson.
LaDonna Gatlin to speak, perform at February 24 SPJST Awards Banquet
Sing Our Own Song
LaDonna Gatlin believes one defining moment can redefine our lives. She knows firsthand that we can’t live someone else’s dream—that in order to be our personal best, we must find our own voice and “sing our own song.” LaDonna will present her message at this year’s SPJST Awards Banquet, set for Saturday, February 24 at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas. “We are pleased to welcome LaDonna Gatlin as the keynote speaker at this year’s banquet,” says Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride. On a cold January 27, SPJST officials and Colony to charter the new lodge. “LaDonna’s enthusiasm will Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek inspire you, motivate you, and Lodge 267, DFW members gathered at Angelina’s Mexican Restaurant in The Please see Lodge 267 Charters on page 4. amaze you.” LaDonna literally grew up on LaDonna Gatlin stage singing with her brothers —the legendary Gatlin Brothers. In the early 1970s, the Gatlins took their family harmony to Nashville. But a detour Lodge 88 appeared on the road to stardom—LaDonna got married. At honors veterans this defining moment, she realized that success for her could be SPJST bowlers will compete with members from measured in a different way. So she took a giant leap of faith, Page 10 Hermann Sons, Catholic Life, KJT, and KJZT in the Third chose to follow her heart, and “sing a different song” apart Annual “Bowl for the Cure” on Saturday, February 17 at 300 from her brothers. Austin, located at 9504 North IH-35 in Austin (formerly AMF Lodge 141 She has spent her entire career empowering people to “sing gives to Bowling Center). library their own song” as well . . . to live life from the inside out . . . Teams will consist of four members, and each participant through their words, their deeds, and their actions. Page 12 will bowl three games in the tournament, which begins at 12 Her keynotes and concerts put her on the road more than 100 noon. Pre-registration is $10 per person by Friday, February days a year. She’s shared her message everywhere—from corState Duke 9. Walk-ins will be accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the visits SPJST porate powerhouses to the prison cells of death row. LaDonna day of the tournament provided lanes are available. The cost Home Office truly speaks from the heart with stories that are the stuff of life. for walk-ins will be $15 per person. Her presentations drive home common sense wisdom for Page 17 For more information about the toureveryday living. Add her outstanding vocal ability to the mix, nament or to register to bowl, conand you get a winning combination that educates, inspires and Lodge 9 tact Fraternal Services Specialist Youth Club entertains! activities Tammy Martinez at (800) 727-7578 An attendee at one of LaDonna’s recent presentations or email tammym@spjst.com. Page 18 summed it up this way: “You made us laugh . . . you made us Proceeds will go to the cry . . . you made us sing . . . you made us think!” Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Interest Rates .....................3 LaDonna is an active member of the National Speakers Foundation. For more than 20 Family Fun Dates ...............3 Association, and has earned its highest professional designayears, the Susan G. Komen Breast Fraternal MVP.....................3 Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight From the Mail .....................6 Please see LaDonna Gatlin on page 4. against breast cancer through its support of innovative LAM Update........................6 research and community-based outreach programs. Working Lodge Letters .....................7 through a network of U.S. and international affiliates and In Memoriam.....................15 events like the Komen Race for the Cure, the Komen Reunions...........................16 Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a lifeYouth .................................17 threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting Czech Culture...................19 education, screening and treatment projects in communities Address Change ..............21 around the world. See page 7 for more information. Activities Calendar...........22 —SPJST— Killeen Civic and Conference Center
Bowl for the Cure February 17 in Austin
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