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S P J S T Benevolence
Spirit 2010
H E R A L D
Humanity
Brotherhood
ISSN —07458800
September 15, 2010
Earned Premium
Insurance Issued
August State Top Producers - Associate Agents
Susan Skrabanek, FIC Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
T. Tucker Weems Lodge 191, Lufkin District Five
SPJST Scholarship Program Seeks Applicants
SPJST Scholarship applications are available upon request from the SPJST Home Office. General Scholarships and Leadership Grants will be awarded in April 2011. The number of scholarships awarded each year depends on how much is received in donations and the annual allocation already in force. Applicants must have an active SPJST life insurance certificate in force for at least one full year; hold an active SPJST life insurance certificate for the duration of the scholarship; and be a high school graduate or equivalent. To request an application, call the SPJST Home Office Fraternal Department (800) 727-7578. All information must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2011.
State King Samuel Vanicek of Lodge 24, Cyclone and State Queen Jacqueline Klaus of Lodge 29, Taylor assist Joe Bednar, far left, and Robert Lenart, far right, with stirring sausage and sauerkraut at Lodge 6, Cottonwood’s booth at Westfest on Saturday, September 4. BELOW: Lodge 183, Arlington members are ready to ride the SPJST Float in the Westfest parade on Saturday morning. The entry received the first place non-commercial award. More pictures on pages 10 to 12.
SPJST Scholarships/ Grants Awarded in 2010 38 General Scholarships — $38,000 3 Technical Scholarships — $3,000 12 Leadership Grants — $12,000 6 District Merit Grants — $6,000 1 State Merit Grant — $1,500 2 Royalty Grants — $3,000 Total Number of Scholarships for 2010:
52
Total Dollar Amount Awarded for 2010: $63,500
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Spirit 2010 Updates .............................4 SPJST Financial University ................7 District News........................................8 Lodge Section......................................9
State Royalty Stirs Up Something Good!
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Reunions ............................................14 Youth Section ....................................17 In Memoriam ......................................18 Czech Culture ...................................19 Advertisements ............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 49 Rowena appreciates members
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Lodge 66 Waco recognizes birthday celebrants
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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor hosts Elvis