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Volume 98 Number 4
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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
January 27, 2010
Vestnik seeks to recognize 100 Percent SPJST Families
We are proud of our loyal members who have been a part of SPJST for many generations. Throughout 2010, the Vestnik will recognize these SPJST families. We are seeking 100 percent SPJST family photos to be published in the Vestnik. Everyone in the photo must be an SPJST member. Families will be categorized as:
One Generation - Just Starting Two Generations - Moving on Up Three Generations - Making the Leap Four Generations Reaching New Heights Five Generations The Ultimate Goal
Your 100 pennies are needed for this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Mail your donation today to SPJST 100 Pennies Drive, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. And, thanks for your support!
All five generation families will be published on the front page of future Vestniks. Mail your photos and names to SPJST Vestnik, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or email to melaniez@vvm.com.
And the winner is . . .
Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 State Tarok Tourney Info.....................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section......................................4
Reese Dusek hands the winning ticket to Lodge 160, San Angelo Vice President Dale Weise as Treasurer Sandra Jansa readies to award the winner at the lodge’s annual meeting/lunch held January 10 in Wall. More photos on pages 10 and 11.
February 1
Lodge 47, Seaton members Dan and Norma Mares speak about their eight trips to Czechoslovakia/Czech Republic at the Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society meeting on January 12. The couple illustrated much of their presentation with slide projections of pictures they had taken on their trips. —Photo submitted by Lou Zaeske Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Vestnik Valentine Form .....................12 Youth Section ....................................17 Memoriams.........................................19 Czech Culture ....................................18 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 39 Bryan visits nursing home
SPJST Scholarship/ Leadership Grant Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting SPJST Scholarship and Leadership Grant Applications and all necessary paperwork is Sunday, February 1, 2009. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 1. For more information, call Sandra at the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.
Pages 14-15
SPJST Home Office Christmas party scenes
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Lodge 219 El Paso celebrates sales agents