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S P J S T Benevolence

H E R A L D

Humanity ISSN —07458800

Brotherhood

February 17, 2010

Heritage ‘09 Salute

2009 SPJST Fraternalists of the Year

Honorable Mention Wayne Orange Lodge246,Morgan’sPoint District Two

Honorable Mention Regina House Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven

State Fraternalist of the Year Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

Honorable Mention Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas District Three

Honorable Mention Brad K. Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena District Four

2009 SPJST State Top Sales Agents

State Top Associate Agents Insurance Certificates Earned Issued Issued Premium Patsy Carolina Keifer Koslovsky Covarrubia Marshall, Jr. Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 30, Taiton Lodge 87, Temple District Two District Six District Two

Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Fraternalists of the Year......................4 Heritage ʼ09 Sales Agent Awards.....12 Heritage ʼ09 Youth Awards................14 Heritage ʼ09 Lodge Awards...............15

State Top Career Agents Insurance Certificates Earned Issued Issued Premium Denis Maria Armando Muforsi Bazan Perez, LUTCF Lodge 264, Plano Lodge133,SanAntonio Lodge79,CorpusChristi District Three District Seven District Seven

Inside This Week’s Vestnik

Lodge Section....................................17 Youth Section ....................................24 Memoriams ........................................25 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

State Tarok Tournament scenes

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Lodge 15 Buckholts hosts Hee Haw fundraiser

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District Youth Counselors meet

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SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org

VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR BOBBY WUENSCHE 2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421 Home: (512) 365-3013

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691 Home: (254) 826-5882

DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 Home: (713) 864-2163

DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMAN MICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM 407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904 Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279 email: ahlstrom@suddenlink.net DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114 Home: (830) 393-9073

COMMITTEES BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox4@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416 cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr. North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 email: alkercho@sbcglobal.net District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 email: bvhouse@att.net

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy. 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct., East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Hwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174 Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 192 Prairie Springs Loop, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Dr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 FINANCIAL SECRETARY JERRY MIKULAS Office: (254) 773-1575 email: jerrymik@spjst.com

FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGER PHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM (325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949 email: philipmcbee@aol.com

STATE FIELD REPRESENTATIVES DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/FIVE Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICTS THREE/FOUR Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 450-3748 Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400 Email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICTS SIX/SEVEN Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM Mobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICF Home: (830) 303-4316 Mobile: (210) 413-3053 email: cejenke@wmconnect.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR JOHN HOELSCHER Mobile: (254) 534-0681 • ENC: (979) 249-5674 email: johnh@spjst.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613, Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224 District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzalez - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138 District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo, Texas 77437 - (979) 543-7120 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916 email: wap6564@felpsis.net

Editor’s Note

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Congratulations, Award Winners!

This week’s Vestnik profiles 27 members on pages four through 12

who were nominated Fraternalists of the Year by their local lodges. Congratulations to them on their work in 2009 and on their recognition. Special congratulations to Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor on being named State Fraternalist of the Year. Susan is a lifetime member who lives and breathes SPJST! Thanks to Susan for all of her years of service. Best wishes!

Lodges and youth clubs that will receive awards from the Heritage ’09 membership campaign are listed on pages 14 and 15. Congratulations!

Fraternalists of the Year, lodges, and youth clubs will be recognized and awarded at the upcoming district spring meetings. A meeting schedule appears on page 12. Everyone is encouraged to attend these meetings and be recognized for the efforts.

Pages 12 through 14 features sales agents who accomplished several goals in 2009. Congratulations and a big thanks to these agents for their sales. Special thanks to the state top agents who appear on page 1. All winning sales agents will be recognized at appreciation dinners to be held in February, March, and April. All 2009 producing agents will receive an invitation to these dinners as they are scheduled.

Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden Project Kick-Off We officially announced the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden project last Wednesday, February 10 at a news conference held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center. About 30 individuals representing the media, veterans organizations, community, and SPJST attended the conference.

Plans were officially

announced to honor the 13 victims of the November 5, 2009, shooting at Fort Hood with a garden on a 2.5acre strip of land on the south side of the civic center between the center and Shiloh Inn Hotel. Plans include trees, shrubs, a gazebo, walkways, benches, flower beds, and an aerated pond.

An early cost is estimated at more than $200,000. As of press time, $5,962.25 has been raised. A donor list, more project information, and scenes from the February 10 news conference will appear in next week’s Vestnik.

Also, visit www.spjst.org for videos from local media and photos.

If you would like to get involved in the project, the first meeting of the planning group is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24 at 10 a.m. at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center, located at 3601 South WS Young Drive.

Vestnik Valentines Here are a couple more valentine greetings!

To: Carrie Milan We love you, Mother!

From: Joe and Marilyn

To: Grandma Kosel Happy Valentine!

Love you always.

From: Brandon and Katie

To: Grandpa and Grandma Meier Happy Valentine!

Love you always.

From: Brandon and Katie

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of August and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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Family Fun and Important Dates

February 19 February 20

February 20

February 21

February 25

February 27

February 28 February 28 February 28 March 6

March 6 March 13

March 14 March 14 March 19 March 21 March 27

March 27 March 27

March 28 March 31

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Chili/Fish Dinner (2) District Six Youth Bowling Social El Campo Bowling Center District Seven Spring Meeting Lodge 107, Floresville District Two Sales Agentsʼ Recognition Dinner Ratibor Country Grill Lodge 171, Lockhart Reorganizational Meeting Kreuz Market, Lockhart (1) District Six Sales Agentsʼ Recognition Dinner Sky Restaurant, Victoria District Two Skating Social • Skate Haven, Temple Lodge 32, Victoria Polka Fest Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point Youth Rally SPJST Home Office, Temple (2) SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 29, Taylor Auction Fundraiser (2) District Four Spring Meeting MCM Elegante Suites • Abilene Daylight Savings Time Begins Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Awards Banquet (6) Lodge 28, East Bernard 112th Anniversary District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 80, Holland Youth Leaders Workshop SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party (5) Texas Fraternal Congress Bowling Tournament Fiesta Lanes, New Braunfels (7) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party (3) SPJST 100 Pennies Fund Drive Ends

From the President’s Office

Lodge 171, Lockhart Reorganizational Meeting Thursday, February 25 at Kreuz Market

Dear Members of Lodge 171, Lockhart, Please make plans to attend the reorganizational meeting of Lodge 171, Lockhart on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at Kreuz Market, located at 619 North Colorado Street in Lockhart.

SPJST officials will be in attendance to address business relevant to the growth and development of the lodge. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a

meal to follow.

If you plan to attend, please contact Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (800) 727-7578 to help us plan for the meal. We look forward to seeing you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President —SPJST—

SPJST INTEREST RATES

SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates

Mortgage rates are subject to change without notice. Call the SPJST Home Office (800) 727-7578.

Commercial Property 6.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.75% for 11 to 15 years Universal Life

Home or Farm Mortgages Universal Life 4.75% for Annualized* 75% Owner Residence Property

5.00% for 1 to 15 years 5.50% for 16 to 20 years 6.00% for 21 to 30 years Farm Property

5.50% for 1 to 10 years 6.00% for 11 to 20 years 85% Owner Residence Property

7.00% for 1 to 30 years

Annuities

Annuity I 5.00% for Annualized*

Annuity II 4.00% for Annualized*

Annuity III 4.00% for Annualized*

District Seven Spring Meeting and Membership Rally Saturday, February 20, 2010

9:30 a.m.—Registration Kraslice Egg Decorating Contest (youth) Cookies, Doughnuts, Coffee, Tea, Punch—Courtesy of Lodge 107, Floresville

12 noon—Lunch available for $3 Sausage, Fried Chicken, Potatoes, Homemade Cabbage Slaw, Bread, Dessert, Coffee, Tea, Punch

12:45 p.m.—General Discussion Education and Nature Center Report ............................Director Donnie Howard Czech Heritage Museum Report.................................Director Roxanne Bertrand Rest Home Report.............................................................Director Jerry Sijansky

Annuity IV 4.00% for Annualized* * Rates effective 02/01/10 through 4/30/10.

Five-Year Annuity

When purchased, current interest rates are guaranteed for 5 years.

Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999 Current Rate: 3.95% Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999 Current Rate: 4.10% Band 3—$50,000 and up Current Rate: 4.20%

Meeting Reconvenes Financial Report...................................................District Treasurer Valerie Barta District Youth Counselor Report.....................................................Wendy Pruski District Director Report ........................................................................Bob Bayer State Field Representative Report ...................................................Karen Kaspar State FAC Report.............................................................................Chester Jenke Standing Committee Reports Publication..................................................................................Jarolyn Popp Finance.............................................................................................Roy Haag Insurance...................................................................................Wendy Pruski By-Law .......................................................................................Bettie House District Fraternalist Nominees Recognized........................................Glen Pruski Lifetime Achiever Honorees Recognized ..........................................Glen Pruski Youth Contest Winners Announced ................................................Wendy Pruski Auditing Committee Report Old Business a. Mileage Committee Report New Business Nominating Committee Report/Election of Officers Installation of Officers Fall Meeting and Family Fun Day—host Lodge 202, Jourdanton Membership Rally Winners Announced Silent Auction Winners Door Prizes Adjourn —SPJST—

SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville Hall • 1156 FM 1303 • Floresville, Texas

10:30 a.m.

Meeting Convenes .............................................District President Colleen Jenke Presentation of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance....................Lodge 107 Youth Club Welcome...........................................................Lodge 107 President Glen Pruski Memorial Service...........................................District Seven Director Bob Bayer Introduction of Guests.....................................................................Colleen Jenke Announce Committees....................................................................Colleen Jenke Roll Call of District Officers/Lodges..................District Secretary Bettie House Minutes..............................................................................................Bettie House Correspondence ................................................................................Bettie House Recognition of 50-Year, 75-Year, Age 96, Age 100 Honorees ....................................District FAC Glen Pruski Supreme Lodge Officer Report.............................Vice President Gene McBride Membership Rally ...................................................................SFR Karen Kaspar

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Congratulations, 2009 SPJST Local Lodge Fraternalists of the Year!

Fraternalists will be recognized and presented awards at their respective district meetings.

2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Susan Skrabanek Lodge 17, New Tabor District One

Susan has been a member of SPJST for 50 years. She served her lodge as hall manager. Susan made sure that all of the preparations—from sending out invitations to ordering the food— were in order for special lodge recognition events, including presentations to 50and 75-year members. Susan chaired a fundraiser for the Ben and Martha Trcalek Endowed Scholarship Fund. In addition to hosting all rental parties at the lodge hall, she oversaw the every day operations, rentals, maintenance, cleaning, filing state sales tax, and IRS 990 and 990-T forms. Further, she ensured that all rules and regulations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission were enforced.

As an SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance sales agent, Susan made it her job to identify and secure new members for the lodge. Even as she promoted the benefits of life insurance, Susan strived to convey to new members the essence of what it means to be “fraternal,” all the while encouraging members to get involved in the lodge and take advantage of the fraternal benefits available for adults as well as youth members.

Susan served as District One Youth Counselor, promoting youth activities

and involvement for six youth clubs in the district. She chaired the SPJST Insurance Committee and was a member of the Special Structure Committee.

Susan also served as reporter for the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Board of Directors. She also assisted with a fundraiser at Cooper Farm and built bird houses for the bluebird trail at the ENC. Susan served her community by assisting with the annual Go Texan fundraiser and to secure applicants for the scholarship at Caldwell High School. She assembled fruit bags for distribution at a local nursing home on Valentine’s Day in addition to visiting and playing dominoes and bingo with the residents. Susan continued to collect canned drink pull tabs from various locations in support of the statewide initiative to support Temple’s Ronald McDonald House. She made items to donate for American soldiers in Iraq through the high school’s HOPE Club and the local SPJST youth club. She also participated in the Evening Lions Club fundraiser basketball game against the Harlem Globetrotter Ambassadors.

Susan is a lifetime member of the New Tabor Brethren Church, the Christian Sisters organization, and assisted in preparation of meals at funerals.

Susan mobilized youth and adults in the community in many ways, including providing assistance and participation in the Caldwell FFA Booster Club fundraisers for scholarships. The funds from these events were used to assist FFA youth in attending various leadership and judging contests throughout the year as well as attending the state and national conventions and for scholarships. She supported and encouraged adults and youth to get involved in fundraisers which benefited Project Graduation and other charitable activities at Caldwell High. To youth and parents, she communicated the importance of community involvement while teaching sound business, leadership, and organizational skills. She emphasized that our youth need to be proud of what they are doing for their community.

2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention Wayne Orange Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point District Two

Wayne has been a member of SPJST for three years. He served his lodge as secretary and helped recruit new members. He volunteered his place of business for monthly lodge and youth club meetings. He attended all meetings, informed members of lodge correspondence, assisted other officers with lodge events, shared his knowledge in planning events, and encouraged social time among the members and guests following the meetings. Wayne provided soft drinks at each monthly meeting. He maintained good relations with all lodge officers and members between meetings. He coordinated bowling teams to participate in the Texas Fraternal Congress Bowling Tournament to raise funds for scholarships.

Wayne assisted with the SPJST Bloomin’ Temple car show. He coordinated the lodge booth at Czech Feszt to raise funds for the Czech Heritage Museum—seeking donations from vendors, preparing and cooking food to be served, providing his trailer that served as the lodge’s booth, recruiting volunteers, and assisting during the day. He coordinated the lodge’s Join Hands Day project and at Christmas,

he was able to get members and guests to donate items to the Bell Area Animal Shelter by collecting food, cat litter, toys, blankets, and towels. He also supported Lodge 47, Seaton with its fundraiser.

Wayne served his community in many ways. He supported Families in Crisis, Inc; V.I.P. Support Group in Temple with its Come Walk in My Shoes Challenge; Down’s But Not Out; Killeen Rotary; and the Temple Police Department poster/calendar project to positively promote the Temple Police officers in the community. He welcomed police officers and firemen into his business and showed his support by offering discounts to them. He contributed to Stillhouse and BrucevilleEddy Volunteer Fire Departments.

Wayne has assisted many community families’ fundraisers in paying medical expenses. He supported Temple Housing Authority with meat donations for its fundraiser. He contributed to the Alzheimer’s Association Memory Walk held at the William R. Courtney Texas State Veterans Home. He provided funding and meal donations to the Temple Area Chapter of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees’ raffles for Alzheimer’s research, Christmas for Families to raise funds to provide needy families with clothing, food and meaningful Christmas gifts, and Troy Funfest. He contributed to Knights of Columbus St. Monica’s Council No. 12601 in Cameron to raise funds for parish youth and community scholarships and to Westphalia Knights of Columbus in its fundraising efforts to benefit the community and historic Church of the Visitation in Westphalia. Wayne lent a helping hand to a local veteran with various chores throughout the year. He opened his business place for a threeday safety training course for youth and adults, supported the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation’s fundraising efforts, and the Central Texas Sportsman’s Club in its efforts to stock food pantries in Temple and Belton.

Wayne contributed his volunteerism to projects where youth and adults

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worked together to make a difference in their community. He worked closely with the lodge’s youth leader, teaching youth various skills like food preparation, service, customer service, and money handling. For Join Hands Day, the adults of the lodge partnered with the youth club and local Boy Scouts to conduct a collection drive for the City of Temple Animal Shelter and Bell Area Animal Shelter. Through the combined effort, they collected 1,800 pounds of food, cat litter, and a variety of pet items. Wayne assisted the Rogers Youth Baseball/Softball Association teams and the Terminators 10 and Under Girls Fast Pitch Softball Team with fundraisers to pay entry fees and expenses for tournament playoffs.

He supported Harker Heights Saints Football Club in its mission to promote wholesome development of children and teens through their association with adult leaders. He assisted Troy High School with a bonfire to celebrate the football team’s winning season and supported Troy Elementary with its fundraiser. He assisted the Troy High School Class of 2009 Project Graduation, Academy High School Cheerleaders fundraiser for uniforms, the Bell County Youth Fair and Livestock Show and PRCA Rodeo Scholarship Fund, and the FFA program with its animal projects.

In his business, Wayne hired teens to give them a chance to learn business skills and train them before they enter professional careers. His goal was to teach responsibility, honesty, discipline, self-reliance, and teamwork.

2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention Regina House Lodge 202, Jourdanton District Seven

Regina has been a member of SPJST for seven years. She served her lodge as youth leader where she attended meetings and sponsored events, assisted youth members with projects, recorded points for the State Youth Director, planned meeting and events, served refreshments, encouraged participation in food drives, chaperoned children who attended state and district activities, and provided transportation to camp and assisted with camp activities. She competed in various contests at district meetings and participated in activities at the SPJST End-ofSummer Getaway in Corpus Christi.

Regina helped plan and coordinate District Seven Youth Achievement Day, securing judges and providing items for the concession stand. Regina organized the lodge’s Join Hands Day and Make a Difference Day activities.

She provided meeting refreshments as needed and set up and cleaned up before and after meetings. She collected canned drink tabs to benefit Temple’s Ronald McDonald House support project as well as eyeglasses for the eyeglass collection effort.

Regina served her community by participating in activities of the Jourdanton Independent School District where they collected “Gifts for Soldiers” and Box Tops For Education to benefit the elementary library. She was a part of the group that pursued the reinstatement of the Bluebonnet Reading program. Regina also assisted with teacher training in the use of Promethean technology in classrooms.

She assisted with the Fall Festival and participated in the Veteran’s Day program and the Educator’s Cartel to ben-

efit students in selling animals at the livestock show auction. She assisted with Valentine’s Day, the end-of-year, and Christmas parties at school and helped facilitate the support meeting for parents of TAKS re-tests.

Regina served Saint Andrews Catholic Church as a lector at mass and for First Communion Mass. She taught CCD class, attended Catechist training classes, coordinated the cake room for the annual church picnic, assisted with the annual turkey dinner, and helped readers for the Christmas play. She assisted at the Christmas recital, Stuff the Bus school supply drive, and CASA of South Texas Christmas Shoe Box project. She donated clothing to Medina Children’s Home and supported fundraisers for Jourdanton FFA, Atascosa County Livestock Show, Walk for the Cure, Girl Scouts of America, and St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Regina encouraged youth to get involved and participate with adults in community events that benefitted cancer patients, preserving the environment through recycling, and participating in the community. She chaperoned youth to help promote awareness of Jourdanton’s community history and involved them in the 100year celebration, getting youth to acknowledge their grandparents on Grandparents Day and working with youth involving them in collecting canned goods for CAM in CCD classes to benefit needy families.

2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention Bessie Petr Lodge 84, Dallas District Three

Bessie has been a member of SPJST for more than 50 years. She served her lodge and SPJST as a fraternal life in-

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surance sales agent, District Three Youth Counselor, youth leader, vice chairman of the SPJST Publication Committee, and hall rental chairperson.

She was also actively involved in the Czech Culture Society which worked in partnership with the State Fair of Texas. She was a member of the Dallas Fraternal Council and assisted with fundraisers for several charities. Bessie was a member of WFLA Lodge 401, Dallas; KJZT of Dallas; Czech Krouzek Ladies Circle of Dallas; St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church; St. Thomas Aquinas Altar Society; and Dallas Czech Singers.

Through her guidance and direction in District Three Youth Achievement Day and SPJST’s summer camp program, Bessie encouraged young people to develop their skills, talents, and leadership abilities. She also urged youth to actively participate in national events such as Make a Difference Day, National Youth Service Day, and Join Hands Day. Bessie organized, promoted, and directed activities with the State Youth Director at district youth leaders’ workshops. She taught a traditional Czech folk dance to be performed at events such as Cultural Day at the State Fair and various Czech festivals throughout the year. Bessie worked to raise awareness and promote attendance at the Sokol Slet that was held in Fort Worth.

St. Joseph’s Nursing Home, Brady Center, Scottish Rite Hospital, and Buckner Orphanage were a few facilities where Bessie volunteered her time and provided leadership. She organized and directed many large fundraisers. In addition, Bessie made it a point to provide her time and resources directly after a funeral wake.

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2009 SPJST State Fraternalist of the Year Honorable Mention Brad K. Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena District Four

Brad has been a member of SPJST for 42 years. He served his lodge on the hall committee, assisted with the annual farm sale auction, Join Hands Day, and Make a Difference Day. He also collected Christmas gifts for underprivileged children and delivered the gifts to Runnels County Sheriff’s Department. He collected school supplies and delivered them to schools in Runnels County for needy children.

Brad maintained the yard at the hall, assisted with meals for funerals, and helped with hamburger socials held at the lodge hall. He participated in the Christmas celebration, helped decorate the hall, and clean-up. Brad participated in Rowena’s St. Joseph Catholic Church anniversary parade by reserving the SPJST float. He also served on the SPJST Education and Nature Center Board of Directors.

A member of First United Methodist Church, Brad served on the board of trustees and assisted with the church’s Lords Acre Festival fundraiser. As a member of the Rowena Volunteer Fire Department, he was the department’s training officer. He devoted countless hours to fire department fundraisers as well as protecting Runnels County citizen’s homes and property. Brad also volunteered his services with the Rowena Water Supply Corporation assisting with upkeep and maintenance.

As a member of the Texas Chapter Soil and Water Conservation Society, he served on the annual planning committee and as chairman of the annual golf tournament and the Texas Section Range Society.

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events and by communicating the value of sportsmanship to youth and their parents. He volunteered time as a coach for the local boys’ Little League, the girls’ softball team, and youth basketball teams at the local YMCA. Brad participated in the Rowena Lions Club annual Fourth of July cook-off and the SPJST snow cone stand. He volunteered with maintenance projects at the Evergreen Cemetery, served on the Southern Runnels Wind Energy project, served as judge for the local VFW essay contest, and provided programs to the general public as well as school children on various natural resource conservation issues.

Brad participated in the VFW presentation for youth and adults teaching the proper method of disposing the United States flag. Brad also volunteered his time with the First United Methodist Church fundraiser and the Zoar Community Church, where he worked with other volunteers in helping to make improvements for the disabled. He participated in the city of Eden’s fall festival and provided informational programs at the Natural Resource Day at Paint Rock for students and teachers in Concho and Runnels County.

Sharon F. Fritsch Lodge 1, Fayetteville District One

Sharon has been a member of SPJST for five years. She served her local lodge as president and fraternal activities coordinator. She has been researching and collecting data to apply for a Texas State Historical Marker for Lodge 1, Fayetteville, which is more than 100 years old. She assisted the youth and adults in lodge clean-up projects, mowing the grass, and maintenance. Sharon lent her assistance at ball games at the recently restored ballpark working the concession stand, an-

nouncing the ball game, or by keeping score. She also pitched in to help youth club members with their Adopt-aHighway trash pick-up. During the trash pick-up, Sharon took the opportunity to teach the youth the importance of the continued care of Mother Earth.

Sharon served her community by playing for two church services on Sundays. On Wednesday nights, she participated in small group discussions for ages ranging from three to 93 years.

She recently helped raise funds for a low-income student — who was considering a degree in marine biology — to travel to Hawaii to visit the university. Sharon accompanied her on a five-day trip as a mentor and to offer guidance. Sharon also coached two Little Dribblers basketball teams in La Grange and conducted a fundamental basketball camp in the summer to generate money for the La Grange Optimist Club to defray the cost of game officiating.

Sharon encouraged the youth to take pride in their community and heritage and embraced every opportunity to get the youth and adults involved together.

Along with four other teachers, she instructed elementary students how to dance to Czech songs on the square at the Lickskillet Festival in Fayetteville.

She also coordinated work schedules for youth and adults to work together at the concession stand encouraging bonding of youth and adults working together. Sharon assisted in the planning the 150th anniversary celebration of her church by producing a history book with the aid of some of her students possessing the computer knowledge necessary to finish the project.

According to Sharon, the students thoroughly enjoyed working on this project.

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Irene Peterson Lodge 6, Cottonwood District Three

Irene has been a member of Lodge 6, Cottonwood for nine years. She served her lodge as secretary of Lodge 6, Board of Trustees and as a member of the charitable contributions committee. Irene helped prepare meals for the monthly socials and the annual picnic.

She baked more than 400 loaves of bread for the lodge booth at Westfest in addition to helping staff the booth. She also assisted in preparing the meal for the SPJST State 42 Domino tournament and the District Three Spring meeting. Irene purchased candy for the Easter and Christmas parties. She supported her lodge and district at District Three Youth Achievement Day and State Youth Achievement Day and assisted at the District Three Fall Fun Day. Irene served her community in a range of capacities, including secretary-treasurer of KJT Lodge No. 109, St. Augustine, Hillsboro; recording secretary of Malone Community Farm Bureau; as a member of the Malone Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary; and as a greeter and usher at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

She also assisted with the preparation of meals for funerals and helped with food preparations for the KJT District Meeting.

Irene brought youth and adults together through prize drawings and fundraisers. She coordinated the lodge’s Join Hands Day project for a work day at the lodge hall.

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Irene M. Vrabel Lodge 18, Elgin District Two

Irene has been a member of SPJST for 14 years. She served her lodge as reporter and fraternal activities coordinator. She worked most lodge hall rentals, attended all monthly meetings, made homemade refreshments for the meetings, cleaned the kitchen, and helped with clean-up following Sunday dances. Irene baked buchtas (Czech pastries) and donated them for the youth auction at the District Two meeting. She prepared chicken salad sandwiches, vegetable trays, buchtas, and cookies for the Christmas and New Year’s Eve dances and prepared and served black-eyed peas, sausage, and cornbread muffins. In addition to all her cooking, Irene helped decorate the hall before holidays and undecorated the hall after the holidays. She made stockings for the youth club which were filled and given to the Elgin Angels for abandoned children. She donated items and assisted the youth club with its garage sale fundraiser. She also assisted with the youth community Easter egg hunt.

Irene served her community as a member of KJT, KJZT, Catholic Life, St. Mary’s Folk Choir and St Mary’s Altar Society. She shared her gift of music each month at the service and each Sunday in Advent. She coordinated and participated in three polka masses at the church with the Fritz Hodde band. She has written her third song for this mass. She took part in the Relay for Life, donating items for the auction. Irene sang at funeral masses throughout the year. Irene assisted KJT with the annual hamburger cookout by purchasing supplies and donating items. She was secretary-treasurer of Taylor Catholic Life. She planned officer meetings, coordinated the spring meeting, addressed and mailed invita-

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tions, planned meals, purchased door prizes, assisted with serving meals, and cleaned up after the events. Irene coordinated Join Hands Day for Catholic Life. She bought Christmas cards for the altar servers and worked with youth to address the cards. For the Catholic Life Christmas dinner, she addressed and mailed invitations, purchased door prizes, helped the youth wrap prizes, and helped prepare and serve the meal as well as provided music sheets for the Christmas carolers.

Although not a member herself, Irene regularly donated items to fundraisers hosted by the Taylor Area Business Women and Taylor Lion’s Club. She also provided homemade baked goods and craft items to St. Mary’s Church picnic and Granger picnic.

Margaret Mikeska Lodge 24, Cyclone District Two

Margaret has been a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone for 28 years. She served her lodge as co-chairman for the annual fundraiser and Mother’s Day barbecue. She purchased supplies, paid bills, assisted in food preparation, coordinated workers, and provided a detailed report following the event.

She also assisted the hall manager with rentals, assisted hall renters on the day of the function, cleaned up, and maintained lodge property. She assisted the bar manager in purchasing and stocking supplies. Margaret prepared hamburgers for the district meeting, assisted in setting up and cleaning up following the meeting. She volunteered and assisted with Czech Feszt.

Margaret served her community as chairperson for special community events. On a moment’s notice, she contacted residents and coordinated a meeting with the local sheriff’s depart-

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ment on adult home safety. She served at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church as communion minister. She attended local and district meetings representing the Ladies Society, assisted at Diocesan meetings and Bible study groups, and took care of the altar. Margaret served as chairperson for the annual picnic, obtaining raffle tickets and distributing them to parishioners. She also solicited donations. She prepared meals and made quilts for the raffle.

Margaret mobilized generations by involving everyone. She asked youth to help at the Mother’s Day lunch along with adult parents and grandparents.

Youth assisted in the food line serving drinks and cleaning tables.

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donating clothing to the needy. He donated to the local school paper drive, supplied refreshments for the Young at Heart meeting, and assisted with cleanup. At the Fort Bend County Fair, Anton assisted with the booth for the youth club. He assisted at the Holy Rosary Church Bazaar with the children’s rides and with clean-up. He assisted a family with food, utilities, clothing, toys for children, and provided a home for the family. Anton also provided transportation for the family to doctor visits and trips to the grocery store.

Anton encouraged youth to take pride in arts, crafts, and school projects they do and complimented them on their work. When working with youth, he let them know that by helping, it is giving back to the community for all the good they have been blessed with.

It gave the youth a good feeling. Anton was also rewarded by the warmth of donating time and seeing families enjoy the gifts provided.

Anton J. Kelner Lodge 28, East Bernard District Six

Anton has been a member of SPJST for 69 years. He served his lodge as treasurer. He donated refreshments for monthly meetings, decorated for special occasions, assisted as Santa’s helper by handing out goody bags that he donated. He offered transportation for members to meetings, visited members in the hospital, attended funerals, and ran errands for members whenever there was a need. Anton greeted all members at meetings and made them feel welcomed. He donated prizes, supported youth fundraisers and contributed toward the scholarship fund.

Anton served his district as treasurer making sure the funds were properly handled, assisted with set up and clean up, and activities at district meetings.

Anton served his community as a board member of the Czech National Cemetery attending meetings, participating in fundraisers, and maintaining at the cemetery. He assisted at the local church food bank carrying out boxes of food for the elderly, cleaning up, and

Jesse Pospisil Lodge 29, Taylor District Two

Jesse has been a member of Lodge 29, Taylor for 41 years. He has distinguished himself by tirelessly giving of his time and talents to the lodge. He served as chairman of the property committee. In this capacity, he and fellow lodge members worked on several projects to improve the lodge hall, including remodeling the game room and constructing and installing new cabinets in the kitchen. A skilled builder, Jesse regularly contributed his constructed items to lodge auctions and other worthy causes, including building trophies for the Taylor International Barbecue Cook-Off sponsored by the Taylor Jaycees. He was also chairman of the lodge’s annual barbecue cookoff.

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Jesse’s volunteer support included volunteer support for the Granger Villa Nursing Home, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, and the Walter Gonzales Memorial Fundraiser which generated proceeds to purchase leader dogs for the blind. He has also constructed and donated auction items for fundraisers for Thrall 4-H and for Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Jesse is a strong believer in preserving the Czech culture. He served as the District Two representative on the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center Board of Directors. He was also the museum’s treasurer and assisted with Czech Feszt. He organized the 75th celebration dance for his lodge and invited District Two Beseda Dancers to perform.

Jesse supported the lodge’s Join Hands Day project, lent a hand to the youth club whenever the opportunity presented itself, and assisted with District Two summer camp.

Jesse served as a leader, mentor, and inspiration to many in the community and at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. On Join Hands Day, he taught youth club members how to raise, lower, and fold the flag for the new flag pole. He then joined the adults and youth in the Pledge of Allegiance to help guide the youth in the importance of respecting the flag as a symbol of our free country.

Jesse guided them in picking up litter on the grounds to make the surroundings a cleaner place to live, work, and play. He also assisted the Boy Scouts of America with their recycling efforts.

Tommy Drapela Lodge 30, Taiton District Six

Tommy has been a member of Lodge 30, Taiton for 16 years. He assisted with Lodge 30, Taiton’s Adopt-aHighway project twice a year and made stool pieces for District Six youth to as-

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semble and paint at SPJST summer camp where Tommy volunteers as a chaperone. He also cut pieces of wood for three large benches that the youth also put together. The completed stools and benches remained at camp for other campers to enjoy. Tommy also assisted with the camp’s group activities, emphasizing the importance of working together as a team.

Closer to home, Tommy coordinated participation of the lodge’s young people and Boy Scouts at the new flag pole dedication at Taiton Community Center. He was actively involved with District Six events and served on the nominating committee in the spring and on the entertainment committee in the fall.

Tommy served his community by volunteering at the concession stand at the Wharton County Youth Fair and donating blood at the Knights of Columbus blood drive. Tommy assisted with the American Legion Veterans Day dinner/auction and with the VFW Post 2786 fundraiser for D.A.V. He also volunteered with fundraisers for Project Graduation, serving dinner plates, purchasing items to be given away, conducting a raffle, and spending the night at the Project Graduation lock-in. Tommy assisted the Boys and Girls Clubs of El Campo with fundraisers and helped to collect and deliver — as Santa — 60 bicycles to needy families at Christmas. He served as a eucharistic minister at St. John’s Church in New Taiton, assisted at the Taiton Community Fall Festival, the Oblate Club Bingo, and the local 4-H, and helped the Taiton-Jones Creek 4-H with its trash pick-up on FM 961.

Tommy mobilized generations in serving as scoutmaster for Troop 1251, assisting scouts earn merit badges.

Under his leadership, four Scouts have achieved Eagle Scout designation.

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Lillie Matejka O’Shields Lodge 39, Bryan District One

Mary M. Tijerina Lodge 32, Victoria District Six

Mary has been a member of SPJST for five years. She served her lodge as assistant youth leader. She attended most monthly meetings, socials, and District Six meetings. Mary assisted the adult lodge and youth club in securing donations and participating in fundraisers. She also helped transport youth members to meetings and activities and encouraged their involvement in various SPJST youth competitions.

Mary served her community by devoting time to Join Hands Day activities and the local food bank, sorting groceries collected by the US Postal Service food drive. She also assisted residents at a local rest home to create St. Patrick’s Day ornaments. She collected and donated items for the local animal shelter and served as acting election judge for Precinct 14. Mary also facilitated a fundraiser to assist a fellow member with travel, lodging, and partial medical expenses. She was very active in her church activities, got other members in the community involved, and served as a lector at least twice per month for services.

Mary mobilized the generations as assistant youth leader, keeping the youth motivated, interested, and active in the community.

Lillie has been a member of SPJST for 61 years. She served her lodge as secretary, reporter, and as an SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance sales agent, recruiting new members for her lodge.

She assisted in preparing food for monthly meetings and special occasions, maintenance and repair, monitoring the security of the lodge hall, and supporting charities and fundraisers.

Lillie is always available to assist with Join Hands Day projects, Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas party, and nursing home visits. She is knowledgeable of SPJST policies, by-laws, rules and regulations.

Lillie served her community by preparing food and giving clothing to needy families. She donated fresh vegetables and fruit from her garden to those in need as well as floral arrangements and plants for the ill, funerals, shut-ins, and nursing homes. She contributed to the local animal shelter and cares for stray animals by feeding, watering, and doctoring them. Lillie participated in meetings of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, and the Masonic-Eastern Star. She supported the local fire department, Salvation Army, SPJST Scholarship Fund, SPJST Education and Nature Center, and Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center. She was always on hand to find out what her great-grandchildren have in store for her at school honoring grandparents on their day.

Lillie maintained a team-oriented approach to motivating others to contribute volunteer service. Whenever a project or activity came up, she asked for suggestions from youth as well as adults. By getting everyone involved and combining everyone’s ideas, the projects were fun, pleasant, and successful. Her enthusiasm and energy

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rubbed off on all participants. She never forgot to praise and give all involved a great big thank you for a job well done. Lillie worked with youth and adults with much pride and made sure that everyone had a specific duty to accomplish the chore.

James Skrabanek Lodge 47, Seaton District Two

Carmen Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six

Carmen has been a member of SPJST for six years. She served her lodge as trustee, helped with fundraisers, and sold raffle tickets. She coordinated and promoted Join Hands Day. Carmen involved the adults and youth of the lodge and the youth of St. Robert’s Catholic Church in a Join Hand Day project. She coordinated the Adopt-a-Highway trash pick-up every six months near the lodge hall where youth and adults worked to beautify the neighborhood. Carmen helped her husband who is an SPJST Life Insurance sales agent in promoting and recruiting new members for the lodge and SPJST. Carmen helped her community by assisting with raffles and serving food at fundraisers. As a member of St. Vincent de Paul, she helped people in need by providing food, shelter, and clothing. She also served as chaplain at the American Legion.

James has been a member of SPJST for 59 years. He served his lodge as vice president of the board of trustees, financial auditor, and on the maintenance committee. James also served on the annual barbecue cook-off committee and lent a hand with Friday night kitchen duty. He helped organize the annual tractor pull, coordinated lodge events, and maintained the lodge’s electrical and air conditioning units. James helped with the lodge’s annual tarok tournament, co-chaired the lodge picnic, and played a big part in helping coordinate the lodge’s fall fundraiser. He helped decorate the lodge hall for the holiday season, assisted with the meal, and did his best to see that all members were welcomed and had an enjoyable time. On New Year’s Eve, he tended bar.

James further served his community as auditor for Farmers Mutual Protection Association of Texas Lodge 5, Seaton. As president of Men’s Brotherhood of Seaton Brethren Church, he organized the annual tractor drive through the local countryside for members of the church and a three-day fishing trip to the coast for Seaton Brethren Church Brotherhood. He served as chairman of the annual sausage supper hosted by Seaton Brethren Church which required two weekends of preparation, including making sausage, setting up, and cleaning up.

James mobilized generations by assisting church youth and providing his personal boat for the statewide Church Youth Organization fishing trip. He assisted the youth group in organizing a fish fry fundraiser to raise money so that youth of the church would have the opportunity to attend church summer camp.

Margie N. Faltesek Lodge 48, Beyersville District Two

Margie has been a member of SPJST for 12 years. She was involved in all activities and brought fresh, community involvement ideas to the lodge.

She chaired the fall auction donation committee and participated in the monthly Bunco Club. Margie assisted in all areas of the Christmas party, quarterly lodge activities, the lodge domino tournament, member appreciation dinner, and all state functions hosted by the lodge. She offered transportation for senior citizens to lodge activities, brought desserts to the meetings each month, and made homemade peanut brittle for lodge auctions.

Margie did not serve as an officer because she believed that the younger generation should fill these positions, but she is very supportive of all officers.

Margie served her community as an active member of the HEB Retirees Club in Austin where she attended luncheons each month. Margie started a bingo club in Taylor at the HEB store where they met each Tuesday, and she provided refreshments and coordinated the activities. Margie was an active member of Taylor Brethren Church where she was a devoted member of the Christian Sisters Group, preparing meals for funerals, assisting with the annual fundraising barbecue and auction, and helping to bake 250 dozen kolaches to raise money for the church.

The Christian Sisters sang at the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home once each month.

Margie provided transportation for members to church, hospital visits, and other activities. She served as communion steward in her church and has organized a senior domino day monthly. She played a major role in getting the City of Taylor to donate the old high school building for the Switzer Senior Center. Margie worked dili-

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gently to get money and furniture donated for the center.

Margie worked with the youth of Williamson County Livestock Show as a judge teaching students lessons in being responsible in raising and caring for animals and working with adults to accomplish their goals. She assisted youths and adults at church and in her lodge with food distribution at the Taylor Food Pantry. She assisted youth and adults at the Wursbraten at Zion Lutheran Church School in Walburg with the fundraiser. The funds raised were used to refurbish school needs and maintenance. Margie assisted with cooking for the Wacky Wednesday at her church feeding youth and adults prior to planned activities. She set up a kolache bake with youth and adults teaching participants how to make kolaches.

Cindy Matus Lodge 54, West District Three

Cindy has been a member of SPJST for seven years. Cindy served her lodge by attending all meetings, assisting with socials following the meetings, and tending bar for all occasions that take place at the lodge hall. She volunteered and assisted in the Sokol funnel cake booth at Westfest each year.

Cindy served her community by collecting children’s books to donate to the youth club. She also collected and saved Box Tops For Education. She collected and donated toys for Toys for Tots during the Christmas season while collecting beverage pull tabs throughout the year to donate to various support groups. Cindy enjoyed making new jewelry and repairing old jewelry for friends and family. She was unable to do strenuous work, but that did not stop her from volunteering and assisting members of the community in many ways.

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Jodie C. McAdams, Jr. Lodge 66, Waco District Three

Jodie has been a member of SPJST for 18 years. He has been active as an assistant youth leader at Timber Crest Baptist Church where he has taught junior high and high school Sunday school classes. Jodie also mentored local students on Wednesdays at Timber Crest. During the months of June and July, the church group managed Elm Mott Fireworks Store. Jodie helped to open and close the store each day while they were in operation. A portion of the proceeds from the fireworks sale benefitted the youth club.

Jodie was active in setting up and running the College Ministry at Timber Crest. He participated in leading the Woodway Baptist Church Bible Study fellowship on Monday nights. Jodie and two friends set up a Sunday night fellowship at Timber Crest with Jodie delivering the message one night per month. During the summer, he accompanied the youth club mission trip to Arkansas and was one of the youth leaders at summer camp.

Jodie routinely worked with local youth to clean up the parsonage, church grounds, and local community. He helped to write, produce, direct, and participate in plays that help youth and adults work together to make mission goals attainable.

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youth hockey leagues.

When helping the SPJST Youth Club, Gerilyn encouraged the young people to connect with older members of the lodge. The youth organized during the holiday season to go to local nursing homes to sing Christmas carols. Gerilyn believed that the older members have a great deal of wisdom to offer the younger generation.

as the parish education chairman. He also taught Sunday school to the junior high students and served as youth leader. He organized and led youth in helping in the kitchen during the advent fair and cooking breakfast for the church family on Easter morning.

Frank’s goal was to instill honesty, the gift of caring, and giving back to the community in all the youth that he comes in contact with.

Frank Horak Lodge 80, Holland District Two

Esther I. Heinsohn Lodge 88, Houston District Five

Gerilyn Donnell Lodge 79, Corpus Christi District Seven

Gerilyn has been a member of SPJST for 41 years. She served her lodge by attending every meeting and function that her job will allow her to, and she assisted with lodge event setup and clean. She also helped the youth leader with ideas for youth meetings and craft projects. She sometimes made or donated door prizes for the monthly meetings.

Gerilyn worked as a flight attendant, balancing a personal schedule that included considerable time for volunteer work in the community. Her main area of concentration was in the local school district where she helped in the intermediate library, shelving books, organizing book fairs, and assisting with lesson preparation. She also helped with the presentation of book fairs in the junior high library. Gerilyn was active in the PTA, making flyers for festivals, selling wristbands for events, and assisting students during TAKS tests. She also helped facilitate American Airlines’ participation in the Make-A-Wish program, meeting and greeting families of terminally ill children as they connected to flights to Disneyland.

Gerilyn was involved in Sokol and the Czech Heritage Society. Although Gerilyn did not compete in gymnastics through Sokol, she attended annual Slets, or “Gatherings of Falcons,” to promote friendships and kinships of the many different generations who attend.

She attended meetings and helped with fundraising events, constructing homemade crafts to sell at these functions.

Gerilyn took great pride in helping with baking kolaches for fundraisers. She contributed her time to the Laguna Little League and her son’s baseball team as needed. She was also active in meetings and practices of the local

Frank has been a member of SPJST for 15 years. He served his lodge as youth leader. He spent many hours planning and providing activities for the youth. Frank built the trust of youth by participating right along with them when volunteering at SPJST functions and social activities. Some of the functions that Frank and the youth club members greeted and served food to guests at the Holland Chamber of Commerce, washed Holland and Bartlett Volunteer Fire Departments’ trucks for Join Hands Day; and worked the kitchen during bingo.

The activities that Frank was involved with included skating with the youth, having fun and getting to know the youth during district summer camp, and enjoying outings with them. He coordinated the Easter egg hunt and membership drive for the youth and adults in the community. Frank also organized the trip for the youth to shop for the Santa Pal program for Christmas and shopped and donated food for the community food pantry.

Frank’s involvement in the community was no different from his involvement with the youth. He was a member of the Holland Planning and Zoning Commission and Holland Youth Boosters for the Bell County Livestock Show. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and served

Esther has been a member of SPJST for 32 years. She served her lodge as fraternal activities coordinator. She was also an active member of the social night committee where she provided assistance at all Lodge 88-sponsored functions, including the lodge’s Saturday night dances where she greeted guests with a smile.

Esther served her community by making regular visits to hospitals in the area and visiting nursing homes to comfort the elderly and ill residents.

As a kind and practical gesture, she gathered small necessities and toiletries for the residents and delivered them on her visits.

Esther devoted many hours working with the members, the youth, and community services throughout the area.

She got the youth involved in collecting food for needy families and the Houston Food Bank. Esther was constantly promoting SPJST. She always had a kind word for all members or guests and can be truly called a goodwill ambassador.

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Joe Paul Hubenak Lodge 92, Fort Worth District Three

Joe has been a member of SPJST for 70 years. He served his lodge as trustee, attended all his lodge meetings, and participated in Join Hands Day activities, the Easter egg hunt, and lodge charity dances.

Joe served his community as an elder and on the board of his church.

He chaired the stewardship committee and sang in the choir where he occasionally performed a solo. He recently participated in a bike drive collecting used bikes repairing them and donating them to needy families. He also assisted in gathering and delivering food for Northside Inter Church Agency (NICA) and served his turn in the rotation for cleaning the church.

Joe is the grandfather of 2008-2009 SPJST State Queen Alexa Hubenak.

During her reign, he accompanied Alexa to all of her appearances throughout the state representing SPJST. Joe also supported and assisted the youth club when they worked in the kitchen at Czech dances.

Leon J. Flusche Lodge 180, Burleson District Three

Doris Plagens Lodge 155, Austin District Two

Doris has been a member of SPJST for 59 years. She served her lodge as an SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance sales agent, promoting and recruiting new members for SPJST and her lodge. As lodge reporter, she submitted news items and photos to the Vestnik keeping members of her lodge informed of what is happening in the community. As a way to bring lodge members together, she hosted a lodge picnic for all members and guests to enjoy.

Doris devoted considerable time and effort into promoting and supporting the Single Volunteers of Austin and helping to raise money for the Austin Humane Society’s car raffle held on Valentine’s Day in 2009. She also helped out by soliciting auction items and assisting with the sale. Doris supported Girl Scout fundraisers and local school fundraisers as well. She was a fan of recycling and also encouraged members of her community to recycle to eliminate landfill waste.

Doris enjoyed taking pictures of lodge events—especially youth who attended and participated. She submitted photos to the Vestnik and shared photos by giving them to the parents of the children to enjoy.

Leon has been a member of SPJST for 34 years. He served his lodge as fraternal activities coordinator. He has participated as committee chair in various programs for SPJST and participated as a team member for his lodge in the Texas Fraternal Congress Bowling Tournament to raise funds for scholarships. He also participated in the Christmas parade in Burleson and planned the lodge’s Join Hands Day project.

Leon served his community as a member of the Burleson Chamber of Commerce, on the Veteran’s Day dedication committee of the Veteran’s Monument, and on the Tarrant County Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. He was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Bedford where he assisted with the RCIA - inquiry class. He served as treasurer, greeter, and on the American Mensa 76.

Leon mobilized the generations by providing employment and training information to the unemployed and underemployed. He initiated the Join Hands Day partnership between Lodge 180, Burleson and Holy Cross Christian Academy in Burleson.

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Ella Mikeska Lodge 183, Arlington District Three

Ella has been a member of SPJST for 15 years. She served her lodge by managing the lodge hall and maintaining the grounds. She did minor maintenance and contacted service people to handle the major maintenance chores.

Ella made herself available to check on the hall 24 hours a day whenever the alarm went off.

Ella worked at the hall on Join Hands Day cleaning many areas of the hall. She hosted a Christmas party for a mentally challenged group, serving food and dancing with attendees making them feel good.

Ella mobilized the generations by striving to get youth and adults together on all lodge work projects. She complimented the youth on jobs well done and was constantly encouraging them to get involved.

Jennifer Supak McCarthy Lodge 187, Round Rock District Two

Jennifer has been a member of SPJST for 25 years. She served her lodge by attending all meetings, setting

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up the meeting room, and cleaning up afterwards. She assisted senior members by serving refreshments, making sure there was always a pot of coffee on, and seeing that all supplies were ready for the meeting. Jennifer was constantly donating items to the lodge to make it look and feel like a home and taking pictures of events to submit to the Vestnik. She also took steps to start a youth club for the young people of the lodge.

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“diaper run,” which resulted in collecting a truckload of diapers, and a “dog food run” for the SPCA. Jennifer assisted with donations for the Blue Santa and solicited new teddy bears for Toys For Tots. She organized and solicited $2,000 worth of items for National Night Out in her community as well as helping to raise more than $500 for Texas hearing and service dogs.

Jennifer served on the PTA board which helped to raise more than $10,000 for the Farley Middle School Spring Carnival. Jennifer was a parent volunteer at Kelly Lane Middle School

where she worked as a volunteer and helped to organize an ice cream float and popcorn party for honor roll students as well as getting pies for teachers during Thanksgiving holidays.

Jennifer has also volunteered at many school dances.

Jennifer organized games at the National Night Out involving both youth and adults. As a member of the PTA board and in her capacity as a parent volunteer at two middle schools, Jennifer regularly visited with students and encouraged them to see her if they ever need to talk with someone. She

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brought her family to all meetings and encouraged her teenage children to get involved in SPJST. —SPJST—

SYLVIA ROLLWITZ, FIC Lodge 49, Rowena Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

CECIL PENRIGHT Lodge 255, Katy Certificates Issued

District Three

District Three JOSEPH STEINMAN Lodge 154, Fort Worth Certificates Issued Earned Premium

BRADLEY STAVINOHA Lodge 81, Needville Insurance Issued

LARRY MATULA Lodge 66, Waco Insurance Issued

District Six

District Five

KEIFER MARSHALL, JR. Lodge 87, Temple Earned Premium

District Five

PATSY KOSLOVSKY Lodge 47, Seaton Certificates Issued Insurance Issued

District Five

District Four

SUSAN SKRABANEK Lodge 17, New Tabor Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

District Two

District Two

District One

Congratulations, 2009 Top Associate Agents!

T. TUCKER WEEMS Lodge 191, Lufkin Earned Premium

CAROLINA COVARRUBIA Lodge 30, Taiton Certificates Issued Earned Premium

District Seven

District Six

Plan to attend your district’s spring meeting!

District One—Sunday, April 18 at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm District Two—Sunday, March 21 at Lodge 80, Holland District Three—Sunday, April 25 District Four—Saturday, March 13 at MCM Elegante Suites in Abilene CRYSTAL BACAK, FIC Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Insurance Issued

CARLOS EURESTE Lodge 247, San Marcos Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

District Five—Saturday, April 10 at Lodge 196, Houston-West District Six—Sunday, April 25 American Legion in Hallettsville District Seven—Saturday, February 20 at Lodge 107, Floresville

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PATRICK CROSSMAN Lodge 88, Houston Insurance Issued

JAMES BAKER Lodge 160, San Angelo Earned Premium

SILVIA PERRY Lodge 32, Victoria Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

CECIL ROBERTS Lodge 255, Katy Certificates Issued

District Seven

District Six

URSULA DELGADO Lodge 172, Pasadena Earned Premium

District Five

District Four FRANCES ALEMAN Lodge 49, Rowena Certificates Issued Insurance Issued

District Seven

DENIS MUFORSI Lodge 264, Plano Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

District Five

District Five

BETTY BARTON Lodge 87, Temple Certificates Issued Insurance Issued Earned Premium

District Four

District Two

District Three

Congratulations, 2009 Top Career Agents!

MARIA BAZAN Lodge 133, San Antonio Certificates Issued

ARMANDO PEREZ, LUTCF Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Insurance Issued Earned Premium

CRISTINA BOWEN Lodge 265, Odessa $1,000,000

FRED BURI, FIC Lodge 88, Houston $1,020,000

CRYSTAL BACAK, FIC Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje $2,275,000

District Four DENIS MUFORSI Lodge 264, Plano $2,878,775

ROLAND FUENTEZ Lodge 79, Corpus Christi $1,665,791

FRANCES ALEMAN Lodge 49, Rowena $1,175,000

District Seven

District Six

PATSY KOSLOVSKY Lodge 47, Seaton $2,170,749

District Seven

CLINTON RAY ROBERTS Lodge 171, Lockhart $1,000,000

District Five

District Four

SUSAN SKRABANEK Lodge 17, New Tabor $2,040,500

District Three

District Two

District One

District One

Congratulations, 2009 Million Dollar Producers

ARMANDO PEREZ, LUTCF Lodge 79, Corpus Christi $2,019,000

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2009 Consistency Club Honoree Two Applications Issued Each Month in 2009 and At Least 80 Percent Persistency Sheldon Holub, FIC Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje District Six

2009 Youth Awards District Youth Club Awards ~ Award Requirements ~ Host District Youth Membership Rally Attain Youth Program Incentive Requirements

District One - $300 District Two - $300 District Four - $100

District Five - $100 District Six - $600 District Seven - $200

Top Youth Clubs in the State

~ Award Requirements ~ Top active youth club in each district with most certificates issued that remain in force in 2009.

2009 Top District Recruiters District One

Tabor Dowell Lodge 17, New Tabor 6 Recruits

Christine Brooks Lodge 229, Abilene 2 Recruits

District Two Elaine Machu Lodge 29, Taylor 6 Recruits

District Five

Sydney Jurchak Lodge 88, Houston 3 Recruits

District Three

Carmen Kocurek Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 83 Recruits

Dorothy Kucera Lodge 6, Cottonwood 6 Recruits

District Four

District Six

District Seven

Mark Rebecek Lodge 79, Corpus Christi 3 Recruits

2009 District Recruiter Winners All recruiters’ names were entered into a drawing.

Winners receive a $25 Wal-Mart gift card.

District One

Sierra Cash Lodge 17, New Tabor

Kayla Willcoxson Lodge 229, Abilene

District Two

Josh Hannington Lodge 48, Beyersville

District Five

Alyssa Moyle Lodge 162, Iowa Colony

District Three

District Six

Ben Jarma Lodge 84, Dallas

District Four

Shirley Kalmus Lodge 4, Hallettsville

District Seven

Michael Ploch Lodge 107, Floresville

District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor 15 new certificates, 4 new youth club members District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton 20 new certificates, 3 new youth club members District Three - Lodge 183, Arlington 5 new certificates, 1 new youth club member District Four - Lodge 229, Abilene 3 new certificates, 2 new youth club members District Five - Lodge 88, Houston 17 new certificates, 2 new youth club members District Six - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje 31 new certificates, 3 new youth club members District Seven - Lodge 185, New Braunfels 6 new certificates, 1 new youth club member

Youth Club Awards

~ Award Requirements ~ Attain Youth Program Incentive Requirements

Lodge 1, Fayetteville - $55 Lodge 4, Hallettsville - $70 Lodge 6, Cottonwood - $40 Lodge 9, Snook - $120 Lodge 13, Dime Box - $10 Lodge 17, New Tabor - $210 Lodge 20, Granger - $35 Lodge 24, Cyclone - $30 Lodge 25, Ennis - $30 Lodge 29, Taylor - $140 Lodge 30, Taiton - $190 Lodge 32, Victoria - $205 Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje - $355 Lodge 47, Seaton - $245 Lodge 48, Beyersville - $30 Lodge 54, West - $20

Lodge 80, Holland - $70 Lodge 84, Dallas - $50 Lodge 88, Houston - $200 Lodge 92, Fort Worth - $30 Lodge 107, Floresville - $40 Lodge 142, Houston - $20 Lodge 148, El Maton - $20 Lodge 154, Fort Worth - $30 Lodge 183, Arlington - $65 Lodge 185, New Braunfels - $75 Lodge 186, Caldwell - $145 Lodge 202, Jourdanton - $55 Lodge 215, South Plains - $10 Lodge 229, Abilene - $60 Lodge 246, Morganʼs Point - $20

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2009 Local Lodge Incentive Awards Sapphire Award

Bronze Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 15 fraternal acts • 9 fraternal categories completed 75 issued certificates

~ Award Requirements ~ 7 fraternal acts • 5 fraternal categories completed 15 issued certificates

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

Lodge 182, Falls County Lodge 219, El Paso Lodge 255, Katy

~ Award ~ Sapphire Award Plaque • $3,000 minimum

Platinum Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 13 fraternal acts • 8 fraternal categories completed 50 issued certificates ~ Award ~ Platinum Award Plaque • $2,000 minimum Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje Lodge 88, Houston

Gold Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 10 fraternal acts • 7 fraternal categories completed 25 issued certificates ~ Award ~ Gold Award Plaque • $1,000 minimum Lodge 29, Taylor Lodge 30, Taiton Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 87, Temple

Silver Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 9 fraternal acts • 6 fraternal categories completed 20 issued certificates ~ Award ~ Silver Award Plaque • $800 minimum Lodge 17, New Tabor Lodge 24, Cyclone Lodge 49, Rowena Lodge 80, Holland Lodge 97, Placedo

~ Award ~ Bronze Award Plaque • $600 minimum

Honorable Mention Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 5 fraternal acts • 5 fraternal categories completed 12 issued certificates

~ Award ~ Honorable Mention Award Plaque • $480 minimum Lodge 18, Elgin Lodge 76, Wichita Falls Lodge 92, Fort Worth Lodge 155, Austin Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station

First Step Award

~ Award Requirements ~ 4 fraternal acts • 4 fraternal categories completed 6 issued certificates ~ Award ~ First Step Award Plaque • $240 minimum Lodge 1, Fayetteville Lodge 4, Hallettsville Lodge 15, Buckholts Lodge 20, Granger Lodge 25, Ennis Lodge 48, Beyersville Lodge 67, Schulenburg Lodge 81, Needville Lodge 84, Dallas Lodge 143, Inez Lodge 154, Fort Worth Lodge 177, Academy Lodge 185, New Braunfels Lodge 186, Caldwell Lodge 187, Round Rock Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Lodge 215, South Plains Lodge 230, Midland Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

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Scenes from SPJST State Tarok Tournament On February 6, 2010, participants from across Texas gathered at host Lodge 6, Cottonwood to participate in the SPJST State Tarok Tournament.

The tournament was hosted by Lodge 6, Cottonwood. Thirty-six participants (both members and non-members) showed up ready to play. SPJST members represented 10 lodges including Lodges 6, Cottonwood; 20, Granger; 29, Taylor; 47, Seaton; 67 Schulenburg; 79, Corpus Christi; 80, Holland; 92, Fort Worth; 154, Fort Worth; and 183, Arlington. Winners were: 1st Place—Lillian Kaspar 802 points Lodge 29, Taylor

Saturday, February 6, 2010 • Lodge 6, Cottonwood Hall 2nd Place—Evelyn Scaff 785 points Lodge 92, Fort Worth

7th Place—Jennifer Brezina 681 points Non-Member

4th Place—Ben Brezina 695 points Lodge 154, Fort Worth

Prize money and trophies were awarded to the first four places with prize money only being awarded for places five through eight. Five dollars was awarded to the high round winners. They were: round 1—Hilda Demel (non-member) with 185 points; round 2—Lillian Kaspar of Lodge 29, Taylor with 190; round 3—Liz Kidwell of Lodge 92, Fort Worth with 225; round 4—Jerry David of Lodge

3rd Place—Jerry David 720 points Lodge 80, Holland

5th Place—Peggy Dresbach 685 points Lodge 92, Fort Worth 6th Place—Alton Demel 683 points Lodge 67, Schulenburg

LEFT PHOTO: SPJST State Tarok Tournament winners are, front, left to right, fourth place - Ben Brezina (154), third place - Jerry David (80), second place - Evelyn Scaff (92), and first place - Lillian Kaspar (29).

BACK: Eighth place - Liz Kidwell (92), seventh place - Jennifer Brezina

8th Place—Liz Kidwell 661 points Lodge 92, Fort Worth

80, Holland with 181; round 5— Travis Mixon (non-member) with 183; and round 6—Jerry David of Lodge 80, Holland with 174.

Thanks to Lodge 6, Cottonwood for hosting the tournament. The members did an outstanding job preparing. I would like to thank President Milton Peterson and all members who worked behind the scenes to make the day a success. Thanks to the kitchen crew for keeping the coffee pot on and for the refreshments, snacks, and delicious barbecue meal served at noon.

Thanks to all who participated. It all ended in a fraternal way.

Fraternally submitted, Chester Jenke, FICF State FAC —SPJST—

(non-member), sixth place - Alton Demel (67), and fifth place - Peggy Dresbach (92). Also pictured is State FAC Chester Jenke, far right.

RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks, Lodge 6 kitchen workers, left to right, Georgie Soukup, Mary Neckar, and Milton and Irene Peterson.

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SPJST Lodge Se ct ion

Lodge 15 Buckholts hosts Hee Haw success

The meeting was called to order by Vice President Scott Brandon at 5 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by new member Jesse Williams followed by a moment of silence in memory of our departed members. All officers were present. We had 13 members present and four visitors. We congratulated our longtime member Hilda Burtis on her 94th birthday. For the meeting, Sandie Fischer had our tables so beautifully decorated in the colorful valentine theme.

The secretary and treasurer gave their reports and were approved as read.

In old business, the Hee Haw Show turned out great even though it was wet and cold outside. There were 16 musicians headed by Milton Wright and included Alfred and Anton Vrazel plus world famous accordion player Mario. The music was fantastic. The comedy acts were so good as usual. If you missed it, you really missed an entertaining show. It was a very successful fundraiser for the local fire department as well. It raised around $4,700 which was great. District Two Director Bobby Wuensche donated $250 which was appreciated so much.

In new business, the vice president brought us up-to-date on all the upcoming events sponsored by SPJST. He also told us about the 2010 Member Services Directory. If you are a member and have a business—large or small—you can list it in the directory.

This is a way of letting members help other members. The directory will be published in late spring or summer.

Entries must be submitted by May 3.

Honorary District Two Director Frank Klinkovsky was one of our guests. He informed us of the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden proj-

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

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Questions?

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ect that is being planned in honor of the ones who lost their lives in the November 5, 2009, shooting at Fort Hood. If you wish to contribute, make checks payable to the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden.

Another thing that is new - you can get your family photo in the Věstník if all persons in the picture are members - starting with one generation to five generations. The five generations will be specially honored by putting their picture on the front page of the Věstník.

Jim Wallace made the motion that we adjourn, seconded by Mary Helen Webster. Motion carried.

Next Meeting—March 8 The next meeting will be on March 8. We hope you can attend.

Door prizes were drawn, and a delicious meal was served.

Fraternally, Dorothy Tomascik Secretary —SPJST—

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

the lodge and youth club. Youth club and adult lodge meetings are held at Star Hall the first Sunday of every month. Youth meet at 1 p.m., and adults meet right after at 2 p.m. If you or someone you know would like more information about SPJST Lodge 47 or the youth club, please contact Youth Leader Lynette Talasek (254) 931-0639.

—SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco meets this Sunday

The next Board of Directors meeting will be held on Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. with the regular lodge meeting beginning at 2:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 80, Holland reports on February meeting

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland met at 4:05 p.m. on February 6, 2010.

President Rita Spinn called the meeting to order. Membership stood for the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for departed members.

Directors absent were Joe Liles and Helen Pajestka. Sales agents absent were Joe Liles, Jim Wiest, and Vicki Slye. They will be granted excused absences due to the Bell County Youth Fair.

Monica McDougall read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read.

Treasurer Jewel Wolf gave the financial report.

Monica read thank you notes from the Ricky Benner family for the food, the use of the hall, and for the memorial given in his memory.

Youth Leader Frank Horak gave the financial report and information about the youth leaders’ training that will take place.

A motion was made and seconded for Tony Sladecek to be placed on the bingo committee. Motion carried.

The Holland Area Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be February 20 at the lodge hall. SPJST Lodge 80 will buy tickets to be given to bingo

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Presents 2010 Officers

Lodge 47, Seaton chili supper, membership rally this Friday

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites all to a chili supper on Friday, February 19, 2010, at Star Hall, located five miles east of Temple on Highway 53.

Chili, cornbread, dessert, and all the fixings will be served. Also, in observance of Lent, fried fish will be on the menu. Voluntary donations will be accepted.

Activities include games, a silent auction, fun, and friends.

The event is a Lodge 47 Youth Club fundraiser and membership drive for

The 2010 officers of Lodge 6, Cottonwood are, front, left to right, Secretary Barbara Hykel, Guide Georgie Soukup, Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka and Sunshine Committee Jerelene Lenart. Back: Second from left to right, First Vice President Ray Perez, President Milton Peterson, Reporter Dorothy Kucera, FAC Evelyn Stuckly, Financial Secretary George Straten, and Second Vice President Don Urbanovsky.

Also pictured is Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, far left, who installed the officers.

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workers to go to the banquet. Monies to be taken from the bingo account.

Monica is to check on businesses to service the refrigerator boxes and the commercial kitchen stove.

Next month, directors will meet at 3 p.m.

Sister Rita said that she will check with the SPJST Home Office about Lodge 80 hosting the District Two Spring Meeting on March 21.

Super bingo will not be April 3 due to Easter being on April 4. Super bingo will be held on April 17. The lodge will meet on that date also for the monthly meeting. Two members will receive their 50-year pins on that date—Johnnie Dell Liles Yarbough and Johnnie Faye Balusek. Mrs. Pauline Kopecky will also celebrate her 96th birthday.

Voted on and passed are donations from the bingo account to Wild Turkey Association - $50; American Cancer Society (Relay for Life - Estelle Coker) - $200; Holland Corn Fest - 5K Run - $100; ARC - $200; and Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden $100.

Dr. W. Pavlat and Jerry David entered the State Tarok Tournament Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

Sister Monica, FAC, reported a straight domino tournament on March 6 and a bowling tournament on March 27.

Risa Pajestka moved, seconded by Cyril Pajestka, to have bake sales once a month until May for Project Celebration. Motion passed.

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Birthdays in February are celebrated by Risa Pajestka, Frank Pajestka, Sr., and Estelle Coker. Those on the sick list were Vicki Slye and Sylveria Tschoerner.

Door prizes were won by Arthur Peevey, Shelby Horak, Coleman Benner, Frank Pajestka, Jr., and Connie Horak.

In a motion to adjourn, the meeting adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

Next Meeting—March 6 The next meeting will be March 6 at 4 p.m. Board members, please note the board will meet at 3 p.m. Hope to see you then. Support your local lodge!

Fraternally, Estelle Coker, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas meets this Sunday

The next meeting of Lodge 84, Dallas will be on Sunday, February 21 at 2 p.m. followed by potluck and games.

Fraternally, Rose Scott, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Members Receive SPJST Jackets

Congratulations to Lodge 6, Cottonwood members Brad Russell, second from left, and Travis Russell, second from right, who received SPJST jackets for winning the 2009 State Horseshoe Tournament.

Also pictured are State FAC Chester Jenke, left, and Lodge 6 Sales Agent Jerry Kucera.

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The Gift of Life - Arnold Kasberg reaches 35 gallon mark in blood donations Article orignally published in West News • January 14, 2010 He remembers giving blood to a Lodge 6, Cottonwood Arnold Kasberg has exemplified the spirit of Baylor University student, who had giving over the years and started out transferred to the Waco university the new year continuing that spirit from Southern Methodist University donating a pint of blood on January in Dallas in the 1970s. “He was a he2. That pint increased his over 57- mophiliac (known as a free bleeder) year total to 280 pints (35 gallons) of and it was at that time I realized how blood. Kasberg, a longtime Red the giving of blood could save a life.”

Cross blood donor, donated his first Kasberg continues to give blood and pint of blood in October 1952 when encourages area residents to donate the Red Cross Blood Bank first came their blood. “People just don’t realize how much to Waco, lothe hospitals cated across need blood. from the old Please give Sears and Roeblood to save a buck Building life. May God on 10th Street. bless you.”

At that time, he “It’s not was a sales that often that person at Cenyou find such tral Texas Iron loyal donors Works, located like Mr. Kasat 20th and berg. You can Webster streets donate up to in Waco. “My six times a boss at Central year, that’s 18 Texas Iron lives a year Works was one individual going to give can help in blood one day saving.

Mr. and asked if I Kasberg has wanted to go with him. At Arnold Kasberg of Lodge 6, Cottonwood helped to save 840 lives! We that time, I was are very grate19 years old and you had to be 21 to give blood ful for each and every one of our then, so I had to get my parents’ per- donors, and it takes a special person mission for me to give blood.” And, to give an hour of their time every 56 he has been giving blood every days to help in our life saving mischance he gets since then. The long- sion. We thank Mr. Kasberg for his time blood donor explained that a loyalty and dedication to the Ameriperson is eligible to give blood every can Red Cross,” Dunahoo added.

57 to 65 days. Kasberg has O-nega- “Besides donating his blood, he also tive type blood and was called to volunteered his services as an Amergive blood five or six times a year. ican Red Cross Blood Drive CoordiHe said O-negative is not described nator, at needed times. He worked as a rare blood type with seven in very hard to spread the word in West every 100 people having this type for blood donation. His dedication to blood. “O-negative blood is univer- the Red Cross and the lives he saved sal, and it goes with all types. That’s is very much appreciated. We are one reason it is needed so much. It’s very proud to have such a wonderful not rare, but it must be in all hospitals person on our team in helping to save lives in so many different ways. every day.”

“O-negative blood can be re- Thank you, Mr. Kasberg, we salute ceived by any patient, but those with you,” Gloria High, customer service O-negative blood can only receive representative for the American Red O-negative in return,” Krystin K. Cross in Waco, concluded.

Dunahoo, Donor Recruitment Area manager for American Red Cross, Editor’s Note: Thanks to the West said. “It is very important for donors News for permission to reprint the that have O-negative blood like Mr. article and photograph.

—SPJST— Kasberg to donate.”

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Lodge 15, Buckholts Hosts Hee Haw Show Fundraiser

SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts hosted the Hee Haw Show fundraiser benefitting Buckholts Fire Department on January 29, 2010. Some of the area’s best musicians entertained throughout the evening. And, the funny skits were very enjoyable! LEFT PHOTO: The evening’s musicians provide the

Lodge 117 Robstown meets Saturday, March 6

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at Hilltop Community Center, located at 11425 Leopard Street in Corpus Christi, Texas 78410, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Members of Lodge 117 will be visiting Trisun Nursing Home on February 12 for their valentine party.

Fraternally, Cassandra McDonald Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 183 Arlington to host District Three YAD

The monthly meeting was held and called to order at 7:10 pm, Monday, February 8, 2010, at Lodge 183, Arlington. Roll call of officers was taken, and all were present except Financial Secretary Angeline Stiborek with an excused absence. Present were President Ann Pustejovsky, First Vice President Dorothy Adamek, Second Vice President Ella Mikeska, Treasurer Annette Cepak, Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth, FAC Debra Daniel, and Trustees Raymond Mikeska, Randy Adamek, and Rita Mardis.

Our thoughts and prayers go to Annette and Daniel Cepak’s aunt who passed away, Ella Mikeska’s cousin

who passed away, Rudy Rejcek, Katelyn Daniel, Janie and Rudy Rejcek’s daughter Sandra, and Robert and Pat Sill’s daughter Kelly. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a prayer of silence was observed for all those who are ill or who have recently been in the hospital.

Minutes were read by Secretary/Reporter Darlene Hollingsworth from last month’s meeting. No corrections were needed, and all approved the minutes from the previous meeting.

President Ann Pustejovsky gave the bar report. Ann stated that we had 12 bingos and one rental. Ann stated we have one rental for February, two for March, two in April, three in May, one in June, and two in July.

Kenneth Cepak gave the bingo report, and it is doing very well. He also reported total January expenses and deposits.

In the absence of Financial Secre-

best of sounds. CENTER PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, right, presents a $250 check from the SPJST director’s discretionary fund, matching Lodge 15’s donation, to Gary Kleypas. RIGHT PHOTO: The Hee Haw cast presents a skit.

tary Angelina Stiborek, there was no insurance report given. Debra Daniel gave the FAC report. Debra stated that the State Straight Domino tournament is scheduled March 6 at Lodge 47, Seaton. The Sixth Annual Texas Fraternal Congress Bowling Tournament is scheduled on March 27 in New Braunfels, Texas. Join Hands is May 1. More details will follow at a later date. Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone!

Youth Leader Kay Weeks gave the youth report. Kay stated she attended the District Three Youth Leaders Workshop on Sunday, January 31 at Lodge 84, Dallas to discuss details about LIT camp, district camp, YAD, and other youth activities. The Youth Leaders Retreat is scheduled for March 27 and 28 at SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) at Cooper Farm. Debra Daniel and Kay Weeks will be attending this statewide youth leader retreat. The Koman Tarrant

Race for the Cure is scheduled Saturday, April 24. Let’s get as many youth club and adult members for our Lodge 183 group this year! District Three meeting is scheduled for April 25.

Join Hands Day is May 1. We will be joining with the adult lodge to do some clean-up around the hall—inside and out. LIT camp is June 11 to 13 at SPJST ENC at Cooper Farm for ages 14 and up. District Three Youth Achievement Day is yet to be determined. Discussion was tabled for Lodge 183 to be the host. Camp dates to SPJST ENC are scheduled for July 8 to 11 at the Cooper Farm with District Six also attending. More details to follow at a later date.

The trustee report was given by Raymond Mikeska, and he stated he has fixed the stripping for the threshold for the back door. He also stated that he fixed the leak in the ice machine.

Under old business, Kenneth Cepak

Lodge 73, Seymour Supports Junior Livestock Show

Lodge 73, Seymour added on funds to the total sale of two of its members’ animals that participated in the 2010 Baylor County Junior Livestock Show Premium

Sale. LEFT PHOTO: Member Taylor Orsak sold her rabbit. RIGHT PHOTO: Bailey Latham sold her turkey.

Congratulations to both young ladies on their success.

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mentioned that it would be a good idea to advertise in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church bulletin in Grand Prairie, Texas, for our rentals for Lodge 183. The ad price is $60 for 15 months. Randy Adamek made a motion, and Dorothy Adamek seconded. All agreed, and it was approved to advertise in the bulletin of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. President Ann stated that three doors need to be repaired. Ann also said we will need to purchase 50 chairs to cover the white tables we purchased in November. She said that we need eight more tables, and the 50 chairs would be padded chairs. Levi Adamek made a motion, and Annette Cepak seconded. All approved and motion was made to purchase the 50 padded chairs and eight more tables.

New Business Kay Weeks stated that District Three Youth Achievement Day is scheduled for June 27, fourth Sunday in June. Discussion was brought to the floor that Lodge 183, Arlington host this event. Randy Adamek made a motion that we host this very special event. Dorothy Adamek seconded the motion. All agreed and approved that Lodge 183, Arlington host District Three YAD this year!

Ann stated that we donate $1,000 to the Texas Community Partners, located in Dallas, Texas, which helps abused mothers and children with comfort in helping them with clothes, bedding, food, and other accessories they may need. Kenneth Cepak made a motion, and Kay Weeks seconded.

All approved and motion was made to donate the $1,000 to the Texas Community Partners of Dallas, Texas.

Family Night—February 26 The next Family Night is for Friday, February 26. President Ann stated that the lodge will not have a family night in March due to Lent and our district meeting. The lodge will furnish catfish. Members are asked to bring a covered dish. Come and enjoy the hospitality!

Birthdays for February are our bingo caller Ed Fitzgerald on the 6th.

We celebrated Ed’s birthday with ice cream! Happy birthday, Ed! Thank you, Ann, for the ice cream!

Door prize was drawn, and $25 was won by Dorothy Adamek! Congratulations!

Dorothy Adamek made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Kay Weeks seconded the motion. All was in favor.

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Next Meeting—March 8 The next meeting is Monday, March 8 at 7 p.m. Lodge 183 meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lodge 183 hall, located at 3100 Pleasant Valley Drive in Arlington, Texas.

Respectfully submitted, Darlene Hollingsworth Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 202 Jourdanton recognizes Every Day Heroes

Lodge 202, Jourdanton met February 7, 2010, at the Jourdanton Community Center with 36 members and guests present. President Lloyd House presided. Special guests were District Seven Director Bob Bayer and wife Polly. Flag Bearers Liliana Wiederhold and Sammy Hoggard posted the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for the

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deceased. All officers were present.

Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read.

Treasurer Valerie Barta presented the financial report.

An acknowledgement was received from Michelle House thanking the lodge for contributing toward her goat at the Atascosa County Livestock Show Auction. The Ronald McDonald House thanked Lodge 202 for the pull tabs.

FAC Mary Ann Barta presented Every Day Hero pins for 2009. Recipients were Evan Barta, Jeff Barta, Mary Ann Barta, Valerie Barta, Martha Ciomperlik, Sandra Hoggard,

Katelyn Heisch takes top honors in Fashion Revue Article originally published in Temple Daily Telegram • February 7, 2010

By Harper Scott Clark, Telegram Staff Writer

A group of 20 girls set the runway on fire at the Bell Piece Sewn class, Intermediate category, in which she was County Expo on Saturday evening modeling a collection entered. of innovative ensembles of their own design during the Smith said the entrants are given instructions in how 2010 Fashion Revue at the Bell County Youth Fair and to walk the runway Livestock Show. with poise and presence to show Katelyn Heisch, 16, won the their dress to best effect, but Grand Champion prize and Ashsome take to the training better ley Payne, 12, won the Reserve than others.

Grand Champion prize for the The 23rd annual Bell County division.

Youth Fair and Livestock Show Entrants in the judging debegan Saturday and runs through signed and sewed their own outFeb. 13. fits.

The fair this year has more “They were judged not only than 6,500 entries. on the garments that they made More than 200 volunteers, but on how they presented teachers, and county agents work themselves and presented their directly with students from garments,” said Jennifer Smith, schools in Bell County to put on superintendent for the revue. the fair and rodeo, said Dirk Miss Heisch, the daughter of Aaron, Bell County extension Rory and Tasha Heisch of Belagent. ton, wore a Royal blue Civil War Aaron said students entered era ball gown with floor length must be enrolled in one of the hoop skirt, white lace collar and Bell County schools and live in sleeve ends and pantaloons Bell County. under the skirt. Baby’s Breath adorned her hair and a white lace Editor’s Note: Thanks to Temple fan graced her right wrist.

Daily Telegram for permission to She said she was very excited. reprint the article and photo“This is the first time I’ve graph. Katelyn is a member of won Grand Champion for anySPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. Also, thing,' she said. “I made this for Katelyn’s grandmother Gerala Civil War ball I’m attending dine Heisch, also of Lodge 29, Katelyn Heisch, Grand Champion winner called to say that Katelyn retonight.” the specialty sewing competition, ceived Grand Champion in texMiss Heisch also won first of walks down the runway in her Civil War place and champion in the Spe- ballgown on opening night of the Bell tile crafts with her crochet item; cialty class, Senior category, in County Youth Fair and Livestock Stow.

Champion in cross stitch; Rewhich she was entered.

Photo by Clint Bittenbinder serve Grand Champion in hand embroidery; Reserve Champion Miss Payne, the daughter of in doll clothes; first place in machine embroidery; third Curtis and Jammie Payne of Temple, wore a two-piece suit dress of jacket and skirt in a subtle floral place in infant wear; and sixth with two pictures she took in the photography category. print in pink pastel.

—SPJST— She also won first place and champion in the Two-

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Bettie House, James House, Lloyd House, Regina House, Gus Novosad, Melba Novosad, Ernest Spacek, Gussie Spacek, Roderick Vasquez, Sandy Vasquez, Christine Ventrcek, and Joan Wiederhold.

Youth Leader Regina House reported the youth are making valentine favors for the Jourdanton Nursing Home residents. They will deliver them after the meeting.

Director Bayer spoke about the Fort Hood Living Memorial Garden spearheaded by SPJST. July 11 is the date that the lodge will recognize its 50-year members and also its 100-year-old member Charles Kunetka.

Lodge 202 will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 12.

Celebrating birthdays in February are Madison Lutz and Amanda Hoggard.

Door prizes furnished by Director Bayer were awarded.

Next Meeting—March 7 Sunday, March 7 at 1 p.m. at the Jourdanton Community Center is the next meeting and meal. The lodge will furnish fried chicken. Members are asked to bring side dishes.

Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point sets February 28 youth rally

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point will host a youth rally on Sunday, February 28, in the meeting room at the SPJST Home Office from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. Pizza and ice cream sundaes will be served. All of Lodge 246 youth and parents and adult members and anyone interested are invited and encouraged to bring a friend to join in the fun and food. Come on out and learn all about what SPJST has to offer our youth. This will also be the same day as the District Two Skating Party held at Skate Haven in Temple from 2 to 4 p.m. Just more fun for our youth to enjoy!

We look forward to seeing you!

Fraternally, Trish Konkler Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 160, San Angelo Member Presents Phone Cards to Veterans

Martha Broz presents a veteran at the VA Hospital in Big Spring with a phone card for Christmas from Lodge 160, San Angelo members.

Members gave phone cards to 50 veterans of which they were all very proud.

Seaton Brethren Church hosts sausage supper, bake sale

The 19th Annual Sausage Supper of Seaton Brethren Church will be held this Saturday, February 20, 2010, beginning at 4 p.m. until the sausage is gone. The church is located seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53 in Seaton, Texas.

The menu will be homemade pork sausage, sauerkraut, new potatoes, seasoned green beans, bread, homemade dessert, tea, or coffee. Plates will be $8 per plate. To go plates will also be available.

The supper is sponsored by the Friendship Sunday School Class. All proceeds of the supper will benefit the church’s building fund.

Priority One Youth Fellowship will be having a bake sale and will include kolaches, pies, cakes, strudels, etc.

A free gospel concert will begin at 6 p.m. Brighter Vision, SBC’s mixed trio of Joe and Christi Emerson and Tammy Pechal will perform.

The public is invited. See our advertisement in this week’s Vestnik.

Joyce Skrabanek Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

U.S. launches series of new coins

(StatePoint) As the past couple of years have seen average Americans’ purse strings tighten, even the United States Mint has markedly reduced the

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number of coins it’s produced between 2008 and 2009. But while money has been harder to come by, the Mint has seen a unique opportunity in releasing a number of special new coin designs that could someday become collectibles.

First established by the Coinage Act in 1792, the U.S. Mint became the first federal building erected under the Constitution. Starting with the circulation of 11,178 copper cents in 1793, the Mint has been issuing a variety of interesting limited-edition coins for over two centuries.

But 2009 saw a noticeable decrease in coin production at the Mint’s main facilities in Denver and Philadelphia.

The two facilities only produced 3.548 billion circulating coins in 2009, a sharp drop from the more than 10 billion produced in 2008.

Even the production of one-dollar presidential coins dropped. 2008’s highest-production presidential coin, commemorating President James Monroe, had almost 125 million coins in circulation, compared to 98.4 million coins produced for 2009’s top presidential dollar, honoring William Henry Harrison.

Since this past holiday season, the

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U.S. Mint has launched a number of intriguing coin campaigns. The Christmas holidays saw the launch of a special commemorative silver dollar honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America. Surcharges for the limited-edition coin are going to the National Boy Scouts of America Foundation. Since then, the U.S. Mint has unveiled designs and plans for a variety of special coins honoring the First Spouses (including Jane Pierce and Mary Todd Lincoln), Zachary Taylor, and historical Native American figures.

The Zachary Taylor one-dollar coin was first circulated in November, but now is available in a special limitededition coin cover that provides a nice presentation for collectors. The Native-American-themed one-dollar coins come on the heels of the 2008 Native American One-Dollar Coin Act, which looks to celebrate the contributions of Indian tribes and individual Native Americans to the history and development of the United States.

The first of these one-dollar coins, which was released in January, features the image of the legendary Sacagawea.

February saw the U.S. Mint release a stylish limited-edition set featuring four separate Presidential one-dollar coins honoring Millard Filmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, and Abraham Lincoln. These impressive designs are quite popular among collectors and can possibly accrue value as the U.S. Mint cuts down on its coin

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Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle Presents 2010 Officers

New 2010 officers of Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle are, left to right, Treasurer Pauline Morbitzer, Vice President Mary Ann Krivanek, President Gloria Farek, and Secretary Evelyn Scaff.

production.

At the very least, it’s an interesting way to honor America’s storied history.

—SPJST—

Lodge 191, Lufkin Presents 2010 Officers

SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin recently elected its 2010 officers. They are, left to right, Secretary Dolores Juarez, President Alma Breazeale, Treasurer Maria Anderson, and Vice President Calvin (Andy) Anderson. Not shown is FAC George Scogin.

—Submitted by Alma Breazeale, President

Decode your childʼs secret online language

(NewsUSA) - AFAYC (As Far As You’re Concerned), kids might as well be typing IMs, chats, emails and text messages in another language. Which is, of course, the point — Internet shorthand helps kids in KPC, or Keep-

ing Parents Clueless.

It’s natural for kids to want to have private conversations, but parents need to know if they’re being cyberbullied, lured by strangers, or exposed to unacceptable behavior. Since 62 percent of kids have at least one profile on a social networking site, parents have to know what they’re saying and what is being said to them. According to one survey, 95 percent of parents cannot decipher common acronyms, which can be dangerous. If someone tells your child to “GNOC,” do you know that means “Get Naked on Camera”?

To help parents track — and understand — their children’s online communications, SpectorSoft Corporation (www.SpectorSoft.com), maker of Internet monitoring and surveillance products, recently created its “Parent’s Guide to Internet Lingo,” which is available as a free download at www.FreeLingoGuide.com.

The guide contains one of the most comprehensive lists of acronyms available, defining everything from “ADAD” (Another Day Another Dollar) to “ZZZ” (Sleeping, Bored, Tired).

“Many of today’s kids are more savvy than their parents when using the Internet, which is why it’s critical to know exactly what they’re saying in chat and IM, and whether new concepts are being introduced to them by others,” said SpectorSoft President C.

Lodge 191, Lufkin Supports American Legion’s “Because We Care”

Members of SPJST Lodge 191, Lufkin, present a check to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 113, Lufkin for use in Because We Care (BWC) troop support project. Pictured are, front, left to right, Lodge 191 Secretary Dolores Juarez, Lodge 191 President Alma Breazeale, Lodge 191 Treasurer Maria Anderson, and ALA BWC Chairman Lucy Burris.

BACK: ALA Secretary Terry Hambrick, ALA Treasurer Theresa Sabin, ALA President Janet Pavlic, and Lodge 191 Vice President Calvin (Andy) Anderson.

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Douglas Fowler.

The company also updated the 2010 version of its SpectorPro software, which monitors and records every action a child takes online, to include a built-in Internet Lingo translation feature. When parents roll the computer mouse over an unfamiliar acronym or abbreviation, the software immediately reveals its meaning. A worthwhile investment to be sure, as SSEWBA (Someday Soon, Everything Will Be Acronyms).

For more information, visit www.FreeLingoGuide.com.

—SPJST—

Arthur Ritis By d. knape Lodge 187, Round Rock

Arthur Ritis visits me he seems to like my company

In cold weather apparently he enjoys himself hilariously

He brings his hammer and his pick and delivers many deliberate licks Old bones scream out for sympathy as he applies his agony

Oh give me sun a warmer clime then I can say my joints feel fine

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

and let Arthur find some other bones in the meantime, please leave mine alone!

—SPJST—

I Will Write a Poem About My Glasses By d.knape Lodge 187, Round Rock

I will write a poem about my glasses As soon as I find them They are never where they are supposed to be They like to play hide and seek

I sometimes sleep on them and they crack under my weight

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They get toothpaste on them and food from dinner

Sometimes they get a dirty film on the lenses and it makes me think I’m drunk

If I’m over here They’re over there

They are a darn nuisance but I have to have them to see I can see Just not too good

Have I gotten to the end of the paper?

I guess this is the end of the poem.

—SPJST—

Dallas Krouzek Celebrates Mardi Gras at March Meeting

LEFT PHOTO: At the Dallas Krouzek’s Thursday, February 4, 2010, meeting, we brought a table full of canned goods for the North Texas Food Bank Drive. PHOTO 2: This month’s Dallas Krouzek meeting theme decorations were “It’s Mardi Gras Time!” and were furnished by several members including Jerry Becan and Anna Marie Eszlinger. PHOTO 3: Twenty Krouzek

members brought 20 different cajun dishes to enjoy for our after-meeting luncheon. RIGHT PHOTO: Dallas Krouzek President Deanna Houpy awards the Mardi Gras crown to the lucky winner who found the baby in her piece of King's Cake: Evelyn Cechan. The delicious, authentic Mardi Gras King’s cake for dessert was furnished by President Deanna Houpy.

LEFT PHOTO: Along with several other members, Carolyn Nemec and Anna Marie Eszlinger dressed in Mardi Gras colors for the Krouzek meeting. At the March meeting, we will be wearing green for the Saint Patrick’s Day theme and food. PHOTO 2: Many decorations with a Mardi Gras theme were furnished by several Krouzek members, including Deanna Houpy, Jerry Becan, and Anna Marie Eszlinger. PHOTO 3: Krouzek President Houpy brought this Mardi Gras King’s statue to dec-

orate the officer’s table along with masks and fortune cookies. PHOTO 4: At the February meeting of the Dallas Krouzek, Mary Kubin was honored for being the oldest member with a January birthday. RIGHT PHOTO: Dallas Krouzek member Sidney Bridewell accepted a bouquet of flowers for being the oldest member with a February birthday from Birthday Chairman Bessie Tydlaska.

—Submitted by Carole Faraizl

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District Two Skating Party February 28 in Temple

Dear Members, The annual District Two Skating Party will be held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at Skate Haven in Temple. Please note the change of time: 2 to 4 p.m.

The rink will be open for SPJST members and invited guests only. I am hoping the change of time will work better since it is a school night, especially for those of you traveling.

Friends are invited. There will be a drawing for door prizes.

I look forward to seeing you on February 28 Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to:

Lodge 25, Ennis youth assist candidate

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447

Email: melaniez@vvm.com

Questions?

Call (800) 727-7578

important that you all participate. You will receive an additional email giving you an area to confirm your attendance and what you plan to bring.

Edwin Pechal has agreed to prepare the chili for us, and the Danny and Michelle Porubsky family will help cook the fish.

Lynette Talasek Youth Leader —SPJST—

Pictured are, left to right, Olivia Zmolik, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Leader Betty Macalik, Brandon Droste, Madeline Clark, Samuel Zmolik, and Amanda Droste.

Lodge 25, Ennis youth assists father

Dear Readers, Last Saturday, Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club attended a campaign rally for my dad. My dad, Steve Clark, is running for Congress for Congressional District 4 of Texas. We all had fun holding signs and handing out copies of the “Federalist Papers” book and candidate information about my dad. It would be so cool if my dad

District Youth Counselors, Assistants Meet at SPJST Home Office

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club chili/fish dinner this Friday

We will be having our annual chili dinner fundraiser and membership drive on Friday, February 19 starting at 5 p.m. We will also serve fried catfish in observance of Lent. We will have the cake walk, country store, Plinko, ring pond, tic tac toe, and face painting. I will have sign up sheets at our next meeting as well as online. I would like for each family to bring one dessert, a silent or live auction item, and canned goods for the country store. Please remember that this is one of our biggest fundraisers so it is

District Youth Counselors and their assistants met at the SPJST Home Office in Temple on February 6, 2010. District Youth Counselors pictured in front, left to right, are Susan Skrabanek of District One; Patsy Koslovsky of District Two; Bessie Petr of District Three; Barbara Linney-Gonzales of District Five; and Lisa Bubela of District Six. In back are assistants Marie Shelfer and Ann Schoeneman, both of District One; Carol Tallas of District Two; and Lynda Novak and Diana Engelke, both of District Three.

went to Washington, D.C. He would make a great congressman. After the rally, we all had pizza.

Madeline Clark, age 11 —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morganʼs Point sets February 28 youth rally

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point will host a youth rally on Sunday, February 28, in the meeting room at the SPJST Home Office from 12 noon to 1:45 p.m. Pizza and ice cream sundaes will be served. All of Lodge 246 youth and parents, adult members, and anyone interested are invited and encouraged to bring a friend to join in the fun and food. Come on out and learn all about what SPJST has to offer our youth. This will also be the same day as the District Two Skating Party held at Skate Haven in Temple from 2 to 4 p.m. Just more fun for our youth to enjoy!

We look forward to seeing you!

Fraternally, Trish Konkler, Reporter —SPJST—

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In Memoriam

Expression of Sympathy

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed brother, ERNEST WILLIAM SPACEK, age 91, of Jourdanton who passed away Sunday, February 7, 2010.

He was born on January 24, 1919, in Jourdanton to parents Edmund and Veronica (Netardus) Spacek.

He attended Jourdanton schools and was a proud Navy veteran of World War II. On January 28, 1942, Ernest Spacek he married Augusta (Gussie) Kempen at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Las Gallinas. They moved to Jourdanton in the late 1940s.

Ernest was a skilled welder and operated Spacek Machine Shop and also raised and sold hogs. Later, he operated Spacek Irrigation. Hard work and involvement with others brought Ernest happiness and fulfillment. He enjoyed meeting people and sharing stories. His smile and gentle ways will be missed.

Ernest led an active life. He was an accomplished businessman, farmer, fisherman, and domino player. He also enjoyed tending his garden and goats.

He had a deep pride in his Czech heritage. Above all else, Ernest loved being a servant of the Lord. His commitment to his Christian faith was amazing. His memory and example will be cherished by many.

Ernest was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church and held numerous offices and was active in many areas, including church council, lector, hospitality ministry, maintenance manager, picnic chairman, Men’s Club, nursing home volunteer, and Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM) representative. He received both the Archbishop Award and the Guardian Angel Award for his church work. Ernest worked tirelessly for the St. Matthew’s Cemetery Association for many years and just recently passed his duties on because of ill health.

Ernest was a member of SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton.

He was an active member of Jour-

danton Society No. 87 of the Czech Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), and served as state director for many years and Honorary State Director. He was also a sales representative for Catholic Union Insurance. In 1991, Ernest was honored as Fraternalist of the Year. He was a member of RVOS Lodge 127 and served as state director and sales representative. He was a member of American Legion for 62 years and had served as past post commander and served as chaplain until his death.

In earlier years, Ernest was a 4-H leader and worked closely with the county extension agents and was an honorary FFA member. He helped organize the Atascosa County Livestock Association and served as a director.

In later years, he joined Jourdanton Senior Citizens and demonstrated his leadership qualities, as well as participating in club functions. Affectionately called “PoPo” by his grandchildren, he will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Mr. Spacek is survived by his wife of 68 years, Gussie Spacek of Jourdanton; daughter Patricia “Pat” Harper and husband John of Jourdanton; son Ernest “Ernie” Spacek, Jr. and wife Gloria of Spring; daughter-in-law Linda Spacek of Pleasanton; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by son Robert “Bobby” Spacek; brothers Joe Spacek, Louie Spacek, and infant Edmund Spacek; and sister Marie Netek.

Visitation was held from 6 to 8 p.m. with rosary at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 in Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton. Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, February 12 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Jourdanton with interment following in St. Matthew’s Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were Johnny, Jerome, and Jimmy Spacek, Don and Michael Netek, and Paul Heath.

Arrangements were under the direction of Vinyard-Trevino Funeral Home in Jourdanton.

Mr. Spacek attended Lodge 202 meetings and District Seven meetings regularly. He served as past president of the local lodge, and he and Gussie served many years as hospitality chairpersons. He will be greatly missed.

Respectfully submitted, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

In Memory of Johnny Broz

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Johnny Ray Broz, age 82, passed away on December 10, 2009, after a lengthy illness.

Johnny was born in Houston on October 15, 1927, to Valasta and John Broz. He served during World War II in the Maritime Service and during the Korean War with the United States Army. He retired from the City of Houston Fire Department after 40 years of service.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston and Johnny Broz the lodge’s Men’s Club. He was also a member of American Legion, VFW, and NRA. He said the saddest day of his life was when he had to sell his country place because of illness. He loved to garden, take care of his cows, fish and hunt, and socialize with his country buddies. He was a man of great endurance and hard work. He was generous and loving to his family, and that family will forever be thankful for having him as a part of them. They will eternally miss him.

Johnny is preceded in death by his mother Valasta Cattnach; father John Vince Broz; brothers Frank and Edward Broz; and sister Marie Buzek.

He is survived by his caring wife of 60 years Clara Broz; devoted son and daughter-in-law John V. and Susan Kelly Broz; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and greatnephews.

Rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Visitation was scheduled from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 13 in the chapel at Pat H. Foley and Co. Funeral service was conducted at 10 a.m. on Monday, December 14 in the chapel at Pat H. Foley & Co. Interment followed in Brookside Memorial Park.

Arrangements were under the direction of Pat H. Foley and Co., Houston.

—SPJST—

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We, the members of the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, Texas, on behalf of our membership, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, MARY CAROLYN JUNEK SHIPLEY. Mary Carolyn Junek Shipley, age 66, of Copperas Cove died Saturday, January 30, 2010, in a Copperas Cove nursing home.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 6 at Temple Brethren Church with Pastor Larry Zabcik Mary Shipley officiating. Burial followed at Seaton Cemetery. Visitation was held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 5 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.

Mary was born January 25, 1944, in Hillsboro, Texas, to Ernest Jerry and Anna Kristina Hegar Junek. She was a graduate of Temple High School in 1962 and Temple Junior College receiving her associate’s degree. She received her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, now known as Texas State University. She started teaching in the Copperas Cove ISD in 1968, where she was a math teacher and later became chairman of the Math Department and was at Copperas Cove Junior High School as her last assignment. While at the schools in Copperas Cove, she was a sponsor of the National Junior Honor Society and assisted with the Junior Historians. She retired in May 2006.

Mrs. Shipley was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton. She was also a member of Temple Brethren Church, Copperas Cove Retired Teachers Association, and the Lambda Omicron Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Teachers Sorority.

Survivors include sister Elizabeth Junek Pittman of Beaumont and brother Lawrence Junek of Waco.

Pallbearers were Matthew F. Pittman, Timothy J. and Adolph J. Junek, Daniel Moravec, Danny Corbett, Stephen Simecek, and Gary Hegar.

Memorials may be made to the Copperas Cove Retired Teachers Association Children’s Book Project, c/o

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Expression of Sympathy

Katie Irick, 2308 Mountain Avenue, Copperas Cove, Texas 76522; Temple Brethren Church, 2202 Birdcreek Drive, Temple, Texas 76502; or American Cancer Society, 1700 Lake Success Drive, Waco, Texas 76710.

Resolution Committee Ruth Kohutek Joyce Skrabanek La Verne Vanicek —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, wish to express our deepest and sincerest sympathy to the family of our departed sister, HELEN V. OUJESKY, who passed away on Monday, February 1, 2010, at the age of 79.

Dr. Helen V. Oujesky, Ph.D., was born August 14, 1930, in Fort Worth to Lily and Steve Matusevich. She was a teacher at Trimble Tech High School in Fort Worth until 1963. She received a mas- Helen Oujesky ter’s degree from TCU in 1965 and a Ph.D. from TWU in 1968. Dr. Oujesky began her professorship in 1973 at the University of Texas at San Antonio, from where she retired in 2001. She was inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame on January 30, 1997.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Frank; and son Christopher.

The funeral was held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 5 at St. Thomas Church in Fort Worth. Interment was at 2:30 p.m. in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Survivors include sons Michael Oujesky and wife Dinah and David Oujesky; sister Lillian Cooper; and grandchildren Elijah Snow and Kelsee Oujesky.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Alene Kercho Ann Schneider —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, EVELYN DORIS JANAK, age 88, who was born November 10, 1921, and passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009. She was born in Bryan, Texas.

Evelyn was a graduate of St. Joseph School of Nursing as a registered nurse part of her life at Sam Houston Hospital in Spring Branch where she was a longtime resident. Evelyn was married to Victor J. Janak for 49 years.

He preceded her in death.

Evelyn was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, KJZT, and KJT. Evelyn devoted her life to God, her husband, and family.

She is survived by sons Victor Janak, II and wife Judy, Tim Janak and wife Janeen, and Ted Janak; daughter Mary Maas and husband John; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Wednesday, November 18 at 9 a.m. at St. Jerome Catholic Church, Houston. Rosary was recited prior to the start of the funeral liturgy which began at 10:30 a.m. with Reverend Michael Van Cleve as celebrant. Rite of Committal followed at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors Hunters Creek in Houston, Texas.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Celestine Darilek —SPJST—

We, the undersigned Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, Texas, and on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed member, DIANA LYNN PSENCIK, age 47, who passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2009, with her family at her bedside.

She was born on November 27, 1962, in Houston to Dominic A. “Don” and Jo Ann Venarske Psencik. Diana Psencik Diana was employed by Amegy Bank and had made many friends there.

She is survived by her loving parents Don and Jo Ann Venarske Psencik; sister Marsha Ward and husband Chris; niece Madison; special uncle and aunt James and Maria Venarske; and numerous cousins, relatives, and friends.

The family received friends for visitation on Tuesday, December 1 from 5 to 9 p.m., with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima, Houston. A mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, December 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima followed with a rite of committal at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery.

May our departed sister rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Gladys Havemann Celestine Darilek —SPJST—

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In Memory of Paul Beck

Paul Beck, a modest man from Medford, Massachusetts, died Friday, November 13, 2009, in Houston, Texas.

On meeting this quiet, unassuming man for the first time, one would not guess that he was the donor of the Marie Barbara Beck Building at the Salvation Army’s Family Residence Center, the Paul Beck Building at its Harbor Lights Paul Beck Center and the Andreas Beck Unit at the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

Paul was born October 21, 1921, in Medford, Massachusetts. He graduated from Medford High School in 1939 and went to work for the Civilian Conservation Corps. In May 1939, he joined the Merchant Marines and served throughout World War II. After the war, he continued to work as a merchant seaman, primarily as a radio operator, until he retired in 1967.

Paul settled in Houston. He became a member of the Houston Saengerbund, the Sons of Hermann, and SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He did volunteer work for the Salvation Army.

Paul was a very private man. When asked how he acquired the wealth that he gave away, he only replied, “I made it honestly.”

Paul never married. He had no children. He left all of his estate to 10 local and national charities.

The Salvation Army conducted a service in Paul’s memory on Tuesday, December 1 at 2:30 p.m. in the chapel at the Harbor Lights Center. The public was invited.

Friends of Paul Beck from the fraternal organizations of which he was a member gathered at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston in the Heights on Thursday, December 3 at 7:30 p.m. for fellowship and to share their memories of this remarkable man.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to do something in Paul’s memory are invited to follow his example. Please give your time as a volunteer or your treasure as a donor to a charity of your choice.

—SPJST—

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Making Yourself Understood Dorozumívání

115. Do you speak (English)?

Mluvíte (anglicky)?

MLOO-vee-tĕ (AHN-glĭts-kĭ)?

Each Wednesday Evening Czech Language Class (extemporaneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home, No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive in Taylor, 6 to approximately 8 p.m. Informal gathering for the purpose of listening to Czech, and reading and speaking Czech.

February 17 Travis-Williamson Counties CHS Meeting—at Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville, Texas, (just north of immanuel Lutheran Church), 7 p.m. For information, contact Phyllis Teykl (512) 453-4453. Submitted by, Pat Gerick, TWCCHS Reporter.

February 26 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in the Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus: Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera, full production with period costumes, special sets, dramatic lighting, and UNT Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Lyrics will be sung in Czech with English supertitles. For ticket prices and information, please contact: Box Office: (940) 369-7802; Opera Office: (940) 565-4654; or visit www.theMPAC.com.

February 28 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in the Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus: Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera, full production with period costumes, special sets, dramatic lighting, and UNT Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.

Lyrics will be sung in Czech with English supertitles. For ticket prices and

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116.

Does anyone here speak (French)?

Jet u někdo, kdo mluví (francouzsky)?

Yĕ too NyĔ-gdaw, gdaw MLOO-vee (FRAHN-tsoh‿oo-skĭ)?

117. I read only (Italian). Čtu pouze (Italsky).

Chtoo POH‿OO-zĕ (Ĭ-tahl-skĭ).

118. I speak a little (German).

Mluvím trochu (německy).

MLOO-veem TRAW-khoo (NyĔmĕts-kĭ).

119. Speak more slowly.

Mluvte pomaleji.

MLOOF-tĕ PAW-mah-lĕ-yĭ.

Czech Cultural Calendar

information, please contact: Box Office: (940) 369-7802; Opera Office: (940) 565-4654; or visit www.theMPAC.com.

February 28 Czech Heritage Society Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Deadline—For information, contact Patricia Parma, 3311 Carolina Way, Richmond, Texas 77406; phone (281) 342-4898; or email parma@nstci.com.

March 5 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in the Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus: Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera, full production with period costumes, special sets, dramatic lighting, and UNT Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Lyrics will be sung in Czech with English supertitles. For ticket prices and information, please contact: Box Office: (940) 369-7802; Opera Office: (940) 565-4654; or visit www.theMPAC.com.

March 7 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in the Lyric Theater in the Murchison Performing Arts Center on the UNT campus: Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera, full production with period costumes, special sets, dramatic lighting, and UNT Symphony Orchestra, 3 p.m.

Lyrics will be sung in Czech with English supertitles. For ticket prices and information, please contact: Box Office: (940) 369-7802; Opera Office: (940) 565-4654; or visit www.theMPAC.com.

March 7 Bexar County CHS Sponsored Dance: music by The Red Ravens, 2 to 6 p.m. at Martinez Social Club, 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516, San Antonio, Texas. Refreshments available.

For admission price or information, call (210) 648-2681. Submitted by Alice Vida.

March 24 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in Temple, Texas. A modified production of Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera for on-the-road performance. For information, contact Czech Heritage Museum Executive Administrator Sandi Wicker (254) 899-2935/office; (254) 760-9655/cell; or via email ssandiwicker@aol.com.

March 25 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in College Station, Texas. A modified production of Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera for on-the-road performance. For information, contact Clint Machann (979) 845-4898/office; (979) 696-1360/home; or via email cmachann@tamu.edu.

March 27 Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in Houston, Texas, at Czech Cultural Museum Houston. A modified production of Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera for on-the-road performance. For information, contact Effie Rosene (713) 528-2060/office; or via email czech@czechcenter.org.

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120. I understand.

Rozumím.

RAW-zoo-meem.

121. I do not understand.

Nerozumím.

NĔ-raw-zoo-meem.

March 27 Texas Czech Genealogical Society: Let Freedom Ring - A Tribute to Czech Veterans—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor Center, Caldwell, Texas, Dayʼs agenda coming soon. For inquiries, contact Charlene Hurta, fhurta@brazosport.edu; or visit www.txczgs.org.

March 28 (Matinee) Prodana nevesta - The Bartered Bride—in Austin, Texas. A modified production of Bedrich Smetanaʼs internationally acclaimed comic opera for on-the-road performance. For information, contact Roger Kolar (512) 474-6526/office; (512) 4530642/home; or via email rogkolar@io.com.

Tuesday Evenings Through May 4 Czech Language Class—at Saint Joseph Catholic Church Parish Activity Center, 700 East 26th Street, Bryan, Texas, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: 15week Czech language course. Late registration accepted through February 9. Class hosted by Brazos Valley Czech Heritage Society (BVCHS) and Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT). For information, contact BVCHS President Lou Zaeske (979) 846-2035; or email louzaeske@aol.com.

May 16 Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Centerʼs Slavnost—at TCHCC in La Grange. Vintage home touring, food, booths, music, immigrant recognition ceremony. For more information, contact TCHCC, call (888) 785-4500 or email czechtx@verizon.net.

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122. Do you understand me?

Rosumíte mi?

RAW-zoo-mee-tĕ mĭ?

123. I know.

Vím.

Veem.

124. I do not know.

Nevím.

NĔ-veem.

125. I think so.

Myslím, že ano.

MĬS-leem, zhĕ AH-naw.

126. Repeat it.

Opakujte to.

AW-pah-koo‿y–tĕ taw.

127. Write it down.

Napište (or: Zapište si) to.

NAH-pĭsh-tĕ (or: ZAH-pĭsh-tĕ-sĭ) taw.

128. Answer “yes” or “no.”

Odpovězte “ano” nebo “ne.”

AWT-paw-vyĕs-tĕ “AH-naw” NĔbaw “nĕ.”

129. What does (this word) mean?

Co znamená (toto slovo)?

Tsaw ZNAH-mĕ-nah (TAW-taw SLAW-vaw)?

130. What is this?

Co je toto?

Tsaw yĕ TAW-taw?

131. How do you say (“pencil”) in Czech?

Jak se řekne česky (“pencil”)?

YAHK-sĕ RZHĔK-nĕ CHĔS-kĭ (“PĔN-sul”)?

132. How do you spell (“Jiří”)?

Jak se píše (“Jirí”)?

YAHK-sĕ PEE-shĕ (“YĬ-rzhee”)?

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CCMH readies for activities

Greetings from the Czech Center Museum Houston!

The Grand Collection February was to have been our grand unveiling of CCMH’s incredible Ottervik Collection of Czech art glass, pottery, crystal, some 1,289 pieces made between the two world wars 1918 to 1938 until Hitler blew up the production facilities in Moravia’s Znojmo region and elsewhere. The holdup is due to the city’s inspection interrupting our third floor air conditioning installation for need of a new set of plans because it’s considered a new project although it was built five years ago as the third floor of our building at which time we didn’t have the funds to build out! But stay tuned . . . that unveiling is coming!

The Bartered Bride Opera Tours Texas Bedřich Smetana’s Prodaná nevěsta (The Bartered Bride) will tour Texas in March. Dates and locations are:

Temple – Wednesday, March 24 College Station – Thursday, March 25 Houston – Saturday, March 27 at Czech Center Museum Houston Austin – Sunday, March 28

This opera is Smetana’s most cherished work for the stage—so popular that it is often considered the “Czech National Opera.” It is a delightful love story set to romantic, folk-like melodies. Through the singing, dancing, and a traveling puppet circus, you will be transported back in time to the Czech countryside, willingly and effortlessly. It’s an experience that is well-suited for the whole family.

The opera is sung in Czech with English supertitles and produced in collaboration with the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT) and the Frank J. and Hermine Hurta Kostohryz Residency in Czech Music and Culture Fund. This will be a full production with sets, costumes, lights, and The University of North Texas Denton Symphony Orchestra.

A pre-performance lecture for opera ticket holders will be given by UNT Opera Director Professor Paula Horner.

The CCMH is definitely honored to provide the venue of Prague Hall for Dr. Tom Sovik’s UNTD production.

The event takes place following the Museum’s Annual Members Friends Reception in Brno Gallery. RSVP to (713) 528-2060 to Colleen or email events@czechcenter.org. RSVP is required. This is a real coup to collaborate with the University’s Classical and Folk Music Department and CEFT. We are grateful to provide this premium event for CCMH, the City of Houston, and other Texas locations.

We look forward to providing great seating and standing room only as well!

Prague Hall Venue for Vignettes of Opera Medley Series Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday March 24, 25, and 26, Prague Hall is the venue for Opera Vista Workshops – a juried competition from 8 to 9:30 pm. For information, call (713) 5220799 or viswa@operavista.org.

Art and Artists of the World Sunday, April 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in Brno Gallery, Professor Sandria Hu of University of Houston Clear Lake presents exhibitions of Print Works of Xenia Hoffmeisterova – Czech Republic; Carlos Torralba – Mexico; Aleksandar Mladenovic – Serbia; and an exhibition of architecture works of Aleksandra Kekovic – Serbia. Reception to meet the artists and refreshments follow.

CCMH Honors Co-Editors of Beautiful Moravia On Tuesday, April 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Brno Gallery: CCMH honors Texan Tom Hrncirik and New Yorker Helene Baine Cincebeaux, world travel guides and especially the Czech and Slovak countries for their 16 years publishing the beautiful magazine Krasna Morava. Our special guests include Josef Ivasko, international vocalist from Slovakia. RSVP required, please.

Submitted by, Effie Rosene CCMH Chairman/CEO Lodge 232, Mid-Houston —SPJST—

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Plán práce na další desetiletí CEFT Jan Vaculík Lodge 54, West

Výroční členská schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se uskutečnila dne 23. ledna 2010 v pěkné budově knihovny a musea Texasko-českého střediska kultury a dědictví v La Grange, Tx. krátce po 10:30 dopoledne za poměrně hojné účasti ředitelů, členů, hostů a jejich manželek. President nadace Woody Smith zahájil schůzi, složili jsme přísahu vlajce a republice, za kterou stojí, poděkoval knihovně a museu za pohostinství. Ke shromážděným promluvila předsedkyně střediska Rita Chandler a Ben Bohuslav, který pozdravil přítomné a představil všechny dobrovlníky a pracovníky, kteří pracovali ke zdaru naší schůze.

Mezi hosty byl i Lou Zaesky s manželkou a Dr. Craig Cravens, který přednesl velmi poučnou přednášku o vzniku podzemní hudby a hnutí the Plastic People of Universe do roku 1989 a jejich útlak ze strany tehdejšího komunistického režimu. Přednáška byla zajímavá zvláště pro hudebníky a historiky hudby, kteří se tak seznámili s dějinami politicko-hudebními z období šedesátých let. Přednáška byla spojena s filmovými dokumentárními záběry hudby a kultury tehdejší doby.

Význam tohoto hnutí spočívá v tom, že mezi členy a příznivci se pak našli mnozí příští politici z roku 1989, kdy komunistický režim zanikl na smetišti dějin. Potvrdila se opět myšlenka, že hudba je důležitým prostředkem v životě národa z doby útlaku komunisty a přispěla k přežití ducha národa a k pádu totality v roce 1989.

Zápis z minulé schůze byl s malými opravami přijat tak, jak byl přednesen.

Přítomní si vyslechli zprávu o činnosti předsedy Sboru ředitelů nadace Clintona Machanně, který poděkoval představenstvu střediska za přijetí naší nadace a organisování naší schůze.

Poznamenal, že pomáhá při organisování střediska a v březnu se těší na uvedení opery Prodaná nevěsta Bedřicha Smetany v Dentonu, Houstonu, College Station and Austinu ve státě Texasu. Uvedení opery je přímým následkem ustanovení našeho stipendia manželů Kostohryzových na Severotexaské universitě naší nadací společně s podporou všech hudby milovných krajanů ve státě. Opera se uvede česky a v plném kostýmovém

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vybavení. Dr. Sovík pomohl uvést operu jako učební předmět na hudební katedře a shlédnutí opery bude jistě silným zážitkem pro mladé lidi.

Clinton Machann je redaktorem časopisu Kosmas Společnosti pro vědy a umění a pro podrobné informace pište email na adreesu: c-machannATtamu.edu.

Další zpráva o činnosti byla přednesena presidentem nadace Woody Smithem, který shrnul dosavadní úspěchy naší nadace na třech místech, především na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx. jsme ustanovili katedru českého jazyka a kultury, v College Station, Tx. jsme ustanovili Hlavinkovo stipendium pro moravské studenty, kteří jsou posláni studovat na katedře anglistiky na Texaské A a M universitě, posledně jsme ustanovili katedru české hudby a kultury na Severotexaské universitě v Dentonu, Tx., která již nyní začíná přínášet plody své práce.

V závěr zprávy upozornil na to, že nadace hledá další universitu, kde byl mohla založit katedru vhodnou pro rozvoj kultury našich krajanské veřejnosti v Texasu. Rádi bychom pokračovali v práci, kterou před 55 léty začali zakladatelé nadace.

Pokladník Tony Pustějovský podal velmi příznivou zprávu o finančním stavu nadace a příspěvek v jakékoliv podobě rád přijme a uloží na konto nadace s tím, že v případě potřeby jej použijeme ku prospěchu a užitku naší krajanské veřejnosti. Příspěvky posílejte na adresu: Tony Pustějovský, P. O. Box 744313, Dallas, TX. 75374-4313.

Jak je známo, ekonomická situace není příznivá pro obyvatele Texasu, Ameriky a vlastně celého světa, ale je nutno vydržet a podporovat hodnoty, které vydrží déle v životě národa než peníze.

Roger Kolář podal zprávu o stavu počtu studentů na Texaské universitě v Austinu, Tx. a hlavním pomocníkem bude dopis Dra. Cravense poradcům na středních školách po celém Texasu,

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kteří radí středoškolákům, jak pokračovat ve studiu a mnoho studentů je tak opomentuto, protože nikdo jim neporadí, že kombinace češtiny a jiného oboru je velmi zajímavá.

Lou Zaeske pak předal jménem Společnosti českého dědictví v Brazos okresu šek na podporu činnosti nadace. Jeho členové organisují výuku češtiny v Bryan, Tx. a studentky nebo studenti anglistiky vyučují češtinu jako součást závazku Hlavinkova stipendia. Jana Drašarová je nyní učitelka a členové společnosti se zlepšují ve znalosti češtiny každým rokem. President nadace Woody Smith poděkoval za finanční příspěvek.

Pak nastala velmi důležitá událost.

Naše velmi zasloužilá ředitelka Grace Skřivánek byla vyznamenána plaketou ve jménu zakladatelů nadace Mareshe, Skřivánka a Kacíře. Sidney Kacíř, jeden z příbuzných zakladatelů, poděkoval Grace za důležitou práci v naši nadaci a popřál jí dobré zdraví.

Ray Snokhous upozornil na práci Jany Vaculíkové, která připravuje televisní pořady pro CATVtelevisi.Volební komise oznámila, že všichni kandidáti při volbách byli řádně zvoleni.

Pak byla výroční členská schůze ukončena a po dobrém obědě pokračovali jen ředitelé nadace v jejich krátké schůzi Projednali jsme jinou banku, kde by nadace mohla uschovat peníze, protože banky si počítají hodně peněz za úschovu, ale nedají žádný slušný úrok, který by měl výrazný užitek pro nás jako zákazníky.

Pokladník Tony Pustějovský najde jinou banku, která by nám dávala větší úrok.

Všichni dosavadní úředníci přijali svoje úřady a hlavním bodem činnosti v únoru bude propagace Prodané nevěsty a rozšíření zprávy o této opeře mezi našimi krajany. Jistěže dnešní možnosti komunikace umožní mnohým naším krajanům se podívat do enPresident Společnosti pro české dědictví Brazos okresu Lou Zaeske předává finanční dar presidentovi CEFT Woody Smithovi na výroční schůzi v La Grange,Tx. v lednu 2010.

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připomenout si, že Jeník byl prvorozený a Vašek byl až z druhého manželství. Tyto zápletky je nutno brát v úvahu, abychom pochopili, že věrná láska zvítězila a proč bychom se netěšili, když nám Pán Bůh zdraví a dobrý rozum dá.

Příští schůze se bude konat na jaře někdy v dubnu roku 2010 v Austinu, Tx. To už bude jaro v plném rozpuku a svět se bude zdát krásnějším.

—SPJST—

Grace Skřivánek přebírá plaketu zakladatelů CEFT za celoživotní zásluhy pro činnost CEFT z rukou Sidney Kacíře.

cyklopedie anebo najdou si popis opery v knížce. Osobně jako emigrant a syn emigranta chci jen upozornit, že v postavě Jeníka neboli hlavního hrdiny opery máme člověka návratilce, který po době strávené v cizině se vrací do rodné vlasti, rodné vesnice a právě na den posvícení. To bývala slavnost, při které se vzpomínal patron kostela, který byl tomuto patronu zasvěcen. V tradicích římskokatolické církve si vzpomínáme, že svatek svatého Josefa je v březnu a proto posvícení v Čechách a hody na Moravě by se slavily na jeho výroční den. Na římskokatolickém kalendáři je každý svatý poznačen a na jeho výroční den se oslavuje na posvícení.

Jak víme, Jeník se vrátil z ciziny a hned si našel nejpěknější děvče a zaslíbili se jeden druhému. Mařenka a patrně ani Jeník nevěděli, že jejich rodiče je zaslíbili již v dětství, takže smlouva zněla, že Mařenka se vdá za prvorozeného syna, aby uhradila dluhy. Zdá se, že všichni na tuto smlouvu pozapomněli a zvláště vesnický dohazovač se dopustil velké chyby tím, že příliš důvěřoval sobě a neprověřil si fakta. Tak se stalo, že Jeník prodal Mařenku, i když ji nikdy nemohl ztratit, když mu byla předem zaslíbena. Vidíme, že pobyt v cizině mu prospěl a tehdejší nejchytřejší osobu na vesnicích neboli dohazovače prostě přelstil a jak se v závěru opery ukáže, oženil se s Mařenkou přesně tak, jak zněla smlouva.

Takže poučení z opery vyplývá, že je nutno dávat pozor na občany, kteří prošli cizinou, nabudou jiné zkušenosti a vědomosti, pamatovat si historii rodiny a když je třeba,

Czech Sugar Cookies

1 cup margarine 1 cup shortening 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 4 cups flour

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla. Stir in remaining ingredients. Roll dough into balls (walnut size). Roll in powdered sugar. Do not flatten. Place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

This recipe from CDKitchen for Czech Sugar Cookies serves/makes four dozen.

—SPJST—

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Fraternal Activities and Entertainment

Post your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here.

These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to: VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: (254) 774-7447. Email to: melaniez@vvm.com. Advertising rates are $3 per column inch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at (800) 727-7578 or email melaniez@vvm.com.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Monday of February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followed by a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the first Sunday of December. The youth club meets on the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hall rental information, call (979) 966-3795.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGA Lodge meetings are held the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center, 739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. The Community Center is on the same parking lot as PointBank. For directions or information about meetings, Brian Heitzman (940) 686-4429 or Jack and Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD Friday, February 19—Annual meeting: Cottonwood Water Supply Corp, 6 p.m.

Monday, February 22—RVOS No. 46 Officersʼ planning meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 5—Social night/Trustee meeting, 6 p.m.

Saturday, March 6—Birthday party rental Sunday, March 7—RVOS No. 46 membership meeting/luncheon. Registration 11 a.m.

Sunday, March 7—Lodge 6 meeting, 4 p.m.

Friday, March 19—Social night, 6 p.m.

Sunday, March 28—SPJST Lodge 6 meeting/Easter party, 2 p.m.; SPJST Lodge No. 6, Inc. annual meeting, 3 p.m.

Lodge hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West, Texas - three miles east of West off FM 2114. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information regarding scheduling events at Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR Lodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall, 503 Park Drive, Weimar, Texas 78962.

LODGE 9, SNOOK Local lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX Lodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the second Friday of the month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS Lodge hall: 600 State Highway 36 and 190, Buckholts, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting, and door prizes awarded. Call (254) 5932222 to schedule a family reunion, wedding reception, baptism or celebration, quinceanera or graduation party.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday of each month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 18, ELGIN Sunday, February 21—Czech and Then Some, polka/waltz, mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7/person Sunday, March 14—Leroy Rybakʼs Swinging Orchestra, polka/waltz/mix music. 3 to 7 p.m. $7 per person

Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin.

Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwise stated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please call Irene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings, call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility.

LODGE 20, GRANGER Meetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited.

LODGE 21, ENGLE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA Lodge meetings are the Tuesday after the second Sunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE Lodge hall: 10 miles east of Temple, Texas, off Highway 53. Adult lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information regarding hall bookings/rentals, please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 9852484. For information, visit www.spjstflaghall.com.

LODGE 25, ENNIS Sunday, February 21—RVOS meeting Saturday, March 6—Blazek reunion Sunday, March 7—Youth club meeting Thursday, March 11—Lodge meeting Saturday, March 13—RVOS picnic Saturday, March 20—Wedding rental

Lodge hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis, Texas.

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more information, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave a message.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORE Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD Meetings are held at Wharton County Library, 746 Clubside Drive in East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR Thursday, February 18—Bunco games for men and women at Lodge 29, Taylor Hall. Covered dish meal at 6:30 p.m. Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Connie Voigt for information (512) 826-7819.

Friday, February 19—Dance: The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24—Live music by the Bobby Jay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Friday, February 26—Dance: Edward Kopeckyʼs Czech Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Parents of Thrall 4H/FFA make old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.* NOTE: *The parents of Thrall 4-H/FFA will serve fish burgers on Fridays during Lent which includes the dates of Friday, February 19 through Friday, April 2.

As always, they will be selling grilled cheese sandwiches along with old-fashioned hamburgers.

HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM 619, Taylor, Texas.

ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of the month, 6:30; YOUTH CLUB MEETINGS - first Sunday of the month, 1 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of the month/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fridays 7:30 to 11 p.m.; grilled cheese sandwiches and old-fashioned hamburgers every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.; SENIOR CITIZENSʼ DOMINOES - first Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. followed by covered dish meal; BUNCO - every third Thursday of the month - men and women invited 6:30 p.m. light meal, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Bunco, games; HALL RENTAL INFO: (512) 352-9139.

LODGE 30, TAITON Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo, Texas.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA Lodge hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria. Lodge meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at the hall at 7:30 p.m. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361) 648-1191.

LODGE 35, ELK Saturday, February 20—Flat Rock Junction Saturday, February 27—Kimberly Kelly Saturday, March 13—Smokin Gun Saturday, March 27—Spiveyʼs Crossing

Lodge meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead and go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road.

Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately one mile and road will dead end. Take a right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road. The hall is open for rent every day of the week. For rental information, call (254) 875-2156.

LODGE 38, KOVAR Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 39, BRYAN Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m. followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1 p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided by the lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Visitors are always welcome. For information, call President Wade OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For information on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett (979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with insurance certificates, call Secretary Lillie Matejka OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE Lodge hall: just off US 59 South in Hillje. Lodge meetings are held the second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15 p.m. at the hall. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo is played on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100 nights every week and a $650 jackpot also every week. License #17600539641. For hall bookings, please call Rental Chairman Jerry Gensler (979) 5433188; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA Attention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly on the first Thursday of February, May, August, and November at Six Mile Presbyterian Church on Royal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATON Saturday, February 20—Private Saturday, February 27—Jerry Haisler Saturday, March 6—Fritz Hodde Saturday, March 13—Private Saturday, March 20—Private Saturday, March 27—Private

Seaton Star Hall: five miles east of Temple on Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time is from 7 to 11 p.m.; doors open at 6 p.m. For rentals, please contact Edwin Pechal (254) 984-2255; hall phone (254) 985-2548. Seaton Star Hall is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE Lodge hall: 10450 FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor, Texas. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds

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LODGE 49, ROWENA Lodge meetings are on the first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Department.

LODGE 54, WEST Lodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June, and November and the second Friday in September at 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are held at Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentals for weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call (254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME All regular monthly meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Social meetings will be held at 12 noon on June 6 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner and on December 5 at a place to be announced at a later date.

LODGE 65, CROSBY Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 66, WACO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at 12 p.m.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS Lodge meetings are the first Sundays of March and June and on the second Sundays of September and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI Lodge hall: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi.

SPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1 p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Hall phone (361) 854-8423.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND Lodge meetings are the first Saturday of each month at 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Board of directors meetings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m. Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals, call Monica McDougall (254) 774-9971; email SPJST80@yahoo.com; or call the lodge hall (254) 657-2485.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meeting follows.

LODGE 84, DALLAS Lodge hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall. For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 3524397; or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, call Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For rental information, call Bertha Capps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 7736164/home.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON Saturday, February 20—Barefoot Becky , polka/variety. $8 per person.

Saturday, February 27—No dance Saturday, March 6—The Moonglow Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 13—Red Ravens, polka/variety. $8 per person Saturday, March 20—Leonard Duckworth Orchestra, big band music. *Dress Code. $11 per person Saturday, March 27—No dance

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Lodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston, Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 8695767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. All dances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwise noted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies, and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening; early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular games start at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001.

LODGE 89, ROSEBUD For meeting time, date, and location, contact Secretary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.

LODGE 91, CROSBY Lodge meetings are held every three months. The time, date, and location of meetings will be posted in the Vestnik.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH Friday, February 19—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western, 8:30 to 11 p.m.

Sunday, February 21—Music by Becky and the Ivanhoe Dutchmen, Midwest Band of Iowa. 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 7—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse Band, country/western, 3 to 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 28—Don Peachey and his Orchestra, another Midwest favorite from Wisconsin. 3 to 7 p.m.

Lodge hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas. Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise specified. Youth club meets on the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and third Tuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesday of each month. Country/western dances on the first Sunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Live ballroom music every Friday night, 8:30 p.m. Dress code.

Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for upto-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM for some easy listening music. To reserve for large parties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or other special events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce. Visit www.nationalhallspjst92.org.

LODGE 93, HOBSON Lodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy.

Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK Lodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO Adult lodge meetings are held in March, June, September, and December. Youth club meetings are the first Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in Victoria Mall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quarterly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, call Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 578-4253.

LODGE 106, LA GRANGE Lodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each month at the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jefferson Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77 cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN Lodge meetings are held quarterly.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 130, DALLAS For monthly meeting time and location, please contact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; or lodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio, Texas.

LODGE 135, ENNIS Lodge meetings are the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

LODGE 139, DANBURY Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information, call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553.

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LODGE 141, SEALY In 2010, lodge meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON Sunday, March 14—Meal, 1 p.m.; lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building, 1435 Beall Street at W 15th, Houston, Texas. Meetings are held the second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted.

For information, contact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713) 203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.

LODGE 143, INEZ Lodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 148, EL MATON Monthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of the month at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at 3 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTON The quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of Hinzeʼs Bar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas.

LODGE 153, LA SALLE Lodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June, September, and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month at 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth club meetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN Lodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Contact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 for meeting location, date, and time.

LODGE 156, BAYTOWN Lodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281) 422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK Lodge meetings are held on the second Sunday of every other month at 1 p.m.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday in January, April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Volunteer Fire Department Hall or as announced.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDO Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM Lodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. The first Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinner and officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bilskiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Brenham, Texas. For information, contact President Annette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FAC Stephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Treasurer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or Reporter Leroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.

LODGE 172, PASADENA Saturday, February 27—Variety dance/Frank Saturday, March 6—Danny Williamson Saturday, March 27—Variety dance/Frank

Lodge hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena, Texas.

Executive board and trustees meetings as well as workdays are on the first Monday of each month unless the first Monday is a holiday. The meetings begin at 12 noon. Regular lodge meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Meetings in November and December are held on the third Tuesday due to Thanksgiving and Christmas. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirement parties, reunions, graduations, anniversaries, benefits, and quinceaneras, etc. For information, call Jo (713) 472-7287. Dances are held on the first Saturday of each month, unless otherwise notified. Variety dances are held on the fourth Saturday of the month, unless noted.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY Lodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼ meetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Bingo every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

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LODGE 179, WARRENTON Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Lions Club Building, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine, Texas.

LODGE 180, BURLESON Lodge hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard (I-35 West), one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkway exit in Burleson, Texas. Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hall rentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817) 295-3483.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY Lodge meetings are held the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf (254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON Lodge meetings are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. For information regarding hall rentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call (817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031.

LODGE 184, MOULTON Note time change: Lodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS Adult lodge meetings are held every other month— February, April, June, August, October, and December. For locations/times, call Lodge President Kathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meets every month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL Youth club meetings are on the first Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwise announced. Lodge meetings are the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games at 7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-7420733095-41002

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK Lodge meeting and program are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dish meal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30 p.m.

For information regarding building rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948.

LODGE 189 BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Unless otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held in Charles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan, Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Avenue) in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN Business meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road.

Regular dances are held the third Saturday night of each month from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, call Alma Breazeale (936) 829-5808. For lodge rentals, call Andy or Maria Anderson (936) 634-1962.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNE Lodge meetings are the first Thursday of March, June, September, and December, 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress, Texas - off Highway 290 West at Skinner. Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m. Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities are planned for ages kindergarten through high school senior. The hall is available to rent for meetings, weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, or any other event. Call Alma Schulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for information, rentals, or reservations.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY Lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke (979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.

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LODGE 202, JOURDANTON Lodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Community Center except the meal/meetings in March, June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m. The youth club meets the same day. Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton, Texas 78026.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLE Lodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4 p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, except in June (date and time to be announced) and the Christmas party in December (date and time to be announced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 3863222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 485-5801.

LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lions Club, 201 North Paris Street, Mexia, Texas.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK Lodge meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS Meetings are held every third Saturday of January, March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citizens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets at the same time.

LODGE 223, PALACIOS Lodge meetings are held the second Monday of each month at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 229, ABILENE Lodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 5379224.

LODGE 230, MIDLAND For lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid (432) 894-8435.

LODGE 239, HONDO Lodge meetings are held at the Hondo Community Center on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates.

For more information, call President Marcie Botello (210) 264-4587.

LODGE 240, BAY CITY Lodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINT Sunday, February 28—Youth Rally, 12 noon to 1:45 p.m., SPJST Home Office. Please RSVP to (254) 534-0809 or davidn@vvm.com. Then join District Two for its annual skating party at Skate Haven from 2 to 4 p.m.

Lodge and youth club meetings are the first Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and Sausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive, Temple, Texas. For information, call President James Lee, III (254) 289-6816; or FAC David Nauert (254) 534-0809.

LODGE 247, SAN MARCOS Lodge meetings are held the first Sunday of each month for October, November, and December at 3 p.m. For location directions, call your agent; Art Lopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512) 787-5449.

LODGE 255, KATY Lodge meetings are held on the second Monday at 6:30 p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77084. For location directions, call Mary Granberry (832) 851-5466.

LODGE 258, SEGUIN Meetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month.

Meetings in May and November are held the third Sunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social followed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served after the meeting. The youth club meetings are on the same dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are held at the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms A and B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings in May and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin.

Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or Treasurer Colleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316.

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