Volume 95 Number 33
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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August 15, 2007
ISSN —07458800
Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Win State Crowns
SPJST Youth Showcase Talents at State YAD in Killeen Approximately
300 SPJST youth from across Texas met at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Killeen, Texas, on Saturday, August 4 to showcase their knowledge and skills at the SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). The 2007 competition involved participants ages six to high school senior. They competed in 15 events, testing their skills in areas such as construction, foods, handicraft, photography, sewing, public speaking, and talent. The event also featured a special category which is always a surprise until the day of the
~ Inside ~ Lyons church collects books for RMH Page 4 District Five members collect canned tabs Page 6 Lodge 97 honors members Page 7 Lodge 47 youth club fund-raiser Page 11
Family Fun Dates ...............3 Interest Rates .....................3 New Lodge Organization...3 Memorial Donations ..........3 IRS Info ...............................4 Lodge Section ....................4 Reunions ............................7 In Memoriam.......................8 Youth ...................................9 Czech Culture...................12 Activities Calendar...........14
competition. Participants were each given a paper sack and several craft supplies, and they were to decorate the sack and create a puppet. District and State YADs allow SPJST youth club members to demonstrate their knowledge and skills and gain recognition for their achievements. As they compete, they develop self-confidence and sharpen their decision-making abilities. They also have a chance to socialize with other youth club members. The SPJST Youth Program is a very important one for Texas youth. The program is helping to shape many of our future leaders, thanks to the contributions of hundreds of adults who volunteer their time to the youth of SPJST. SPJST State YAD is the culmination of a year of hard work by some of the best and brightest SPJST youth club members. Winners of SPJST District YAD competitions across Texas qualify to compete at the state contest. Seven District YADs are held in June and July in cities like Caldwell, Elgin, Fort Worth, Abilene, Houston, Taiton, and Floresville. The grand finale of the 2007 State Youth Achievement Day was the presentation of the 20072008 State Royalty Court. Crowned to represent the SPJST in the coming year were King Colby Havemann, Queen Lindsey Jones, Duke
The 2007-2008 SPJST State Royalty are, left to right, Duke Laramie Cass, King Colby Havemann, Queen Lindsey Jones, and Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt, all of Lodge 17, New Tabor.
Laramie Cass, and Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt, all of Lodge 17, New Tabor. King Colby, 14, is the son of Rodney and Christie Havemann of Caldwell. Colby is a freshman at Caldwell High School. Duke Laramie, 7, is the son of David and Mary Cass. Queen Lindsey is the daughter of Bruce and Donna Jones of Caldwell She is a senior at Caldwell High School. Duchess Kellie, 7, is the daughter of Tommy and Tanya Ihlenfeldt. Complete State YAD results will appear in the SPJST Youth Spectacular to be published soon. —SPJST—
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At the State Royalty competition in 1977, Donna Trcalek was crowned SPJST State Queen. Thirty years later, on August 4, 2007, Donna’s daughter, Lindsey Jones, was crowned SPJST State Queen. Also pictured with Donna in 1977 are State Duchess Michelle Surovik of Lodge 17, New Tabor and State King Steven Stanislav and State Duke Jeffery Nors, both of Lodge 66, Waco.
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