Volume 97 Number 28
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T
Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity
ISSN —07458800
Lodge 15, Buckholts to celebrate 100th anniversary this Sunday
All members and friends are invited to celebrate with members of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts — Svornost Jihu “Southern Unity” — on Sunday, July 19 at the lodge hall at 3 p.m. A historical marker will be dedicated, and the lodge’s 100th anniversary will be celebrated. Music and refreshments will also be part of the event. More information and an advertisement appears on page 21 of this week’s Vestnik. —SPJST—
Brotherhood
July 15, 2009
Heritage ’09 June Honor Roll
State Top Producer - Associate Agent Insurance Issued/Earned Premium Minerva Garcia Lodge 4, Hallettsville District Six
Monthly Prize Drawing Winner
SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, located at 600 State Highway 36 and 190 in Buckholts, will dedicate its historical marker on Sunday, July 19 at 3 p.m. Members and friends are encouraged to attend.
$25 Wal-Mart Gift Card • Congratulations! Brandon Bowen Lodge 18, Elgin • District Two
SPJST Patriotic Parade Promotions
Members celebrated the Fourth of July by promoting SPJST in parades in Belton and Seguin. LEFT PHOTO: In Belton, Float II donned a new patriotic eagle created from recycled float materials. The entry received the “Most Beautiful Float” trophy (inset) from the Belton Area Chamber of Commerce. Riding the float were 2008-2009 Miss Czech Feszt Meghan Blum, left, of Lodge 17, New Tabor and Czech Feszt Princess Stephanie Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone. TOP CENTER: State Youth Director John Hoelscher drives 2008-2009
Family Fun Dates ................................3 Interest Rates ......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Heritage ʼ09 Updates...........................4 Lodge Section......................................7 Reunions ............................................13
State King Gerard Marcaurele of Lodge 30, Taiton and State Queen Alexa Hubenak of Lodge 92, Fort Worth in a red Corvette. BOTTOM CENTER: Fred Paul drives State Duke Donovan Krpec of Lodge 30 and State Duchess Lauren Traugott of Lodge 92 in a 1972 turquoise Corvette. RIGHT PHOTO: Riding the western, patriotic Float I in Seguin are, left to right, Carrie Origas, Kailee Jenke, Casey Jenke, Stephanie Mills, Dave Mills, and Curry Jenke. Not shown is State FAC Chester Jenke. They are all from Lodge 258, Seguin.
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................13 Youth Section.....................................14 Vestnik Project...................................15 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements..................................21 Activities Calendar ............................22
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SPJST participates in Bryan Senior Expo
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Lodge 180 Burleson gives to eagle project
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Lodge 47 Seaton youth enjoys park and pizza