Volume 95 Number 10
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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March 7, 2007
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2006 SPJST Million Dollar Producers
Congratulations to SPJST’s 2006 Million Dollar Producers. A total of 41 agents issued more than $67 million of SPJST’s business in 2006. They are, front, left to right, Jerry E. Kucera, FIC (6), Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM (30), Patricia Garcia (247), Mildred Holeman (88), Kathy Fritz, FICF, CFFM (177), David Nauert, FIC (246), Sam Boone (73), Maria Pena (160), Rosezetta Cooper (267), Joan Halfmann (49),
Silvia Perry (32), Janice Stevens (229), Patsy Koslovsky (47), and Rubie Bartz, FIC (187). BACK: Bobby Davis, Sr., FICF, CFFM (160), Leonard Jansa, FIC (160), Larry Capps (157), Albin Machu (29), Charles Lindley, CFFM (230), Ronald Pflughaupt (1), Bradley Stavinoha (81), Edward Rendon, LUTCF (32), Carlos Eureste (247), John Wiseman, III, FICF (180), Lawrence Chapman (183), Sylvia Garivay (160), and Ana
Ahumada (219). Not pictured are Rhonda Stover (188), Boyd Maxwell (234), Corinne Kerr (200), Philip McBee, II (204), Lydia Talamantez (160), Chadwick Lowdermilk (215), Baltazar Nunez, FIC (219), Susan Leach (256), Stanley Huffty (265), Carolina Covarrubia (30), Bradley Bacak, FIC (40), Sheldon Holub, FIC (40), Doris Tucker (148), and Minerva Sanchez (217).
Lodges, members, Elvis shine at annual awards banquet Hundreds of awards were presented at the SPJST Awards Banquet held Saturday, February 24, 2007, at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. During the day’s event, many lodges, lodge fraternalists, top-producing sales agents, and youth
Congratulations to 2006 State Fraternalist of the Year Robert “Bob” Hagen, center, of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. He is pictured with District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, left, and Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek.
leaders were recognized in accordance with the terms of the Action ’06 membership campaign. Many lodge and individual awards were presented. The goal of SPJST’s Action ’06 program was to write at least 2,625 applications in 2006. A total of 4,133 applications for life insurance certificates were written in 2006. The banquet began with introductions and welcomes by SPJST officials. Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride then presented a summary of SPJST’s success in 2006. He and Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny introduced the 2007 SPJST membership campaign: Rhythm ’07. They closed with a skit entitled “SPJST Band” comparing instruments to various parts of SPJST. Representing the members, or the voice of SPJST, was William “Elvis” Kirby of Lodge 89, Rosebud. He performed several songs for those in attendance. Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek recognized 27 individuals for the special honor of being nominated Fraternalists of the Year from their respective lodges. The SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year is Robert “Bob” Hagen of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. The honorable mentions are Anton J. Kelner of Lodge 28, East Bernard; Patsy
Thanks to, left to right, Chester Jenke of Lodge 258, Seguin; Sheri Humphreys of Lodge 154, Fort Worth; Leonard Jansa of Lodge 160, San Angelo; William “Elvis” Kirby of Lodge 89, Rosebud; Pat Bruce of Lodge 88, Houston; Mike Ahlstrom of Lodge 32, Victoria; and Donnie Victorick of Lodge 9, Snook for participating in the SPJST band during the Awards Banquet on February 24.
Koslovsky of Lodge 47, Seaton; Robert Leshikar of Lodge 48, Beyersville; and Henrietta Milan of Lodge 154, Fort Worth. Seventy-four lodges across Texas were recogPlease see Awards Banquet on page 24.