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Volume 98 Number 40
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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
October 20, 2010
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Kicks Off with $1,000 Contribution
Thanks to SPJST Lodge 177, Academy for contributing $1,000 to this year’s 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive. Lodge 177 President Otis Beck delivered the check to Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez at the Home Office last week. See back page for more info on giving to the drive.
Celebrating Czech Heritage at the State Fair of Texas
Heritage Day at the State Fair of Texas was held Sunday, October 10. Above, SPJST youth perform “The Little Red Handkerchief.” At right, Jeraldine and John Becan, both of Lodge 84, Dallas, have been dancing beseda at the State Fair for about 60 years. They are pictured dancing at the 2010 day.
Lodge 25, Ennis youth Josef Slovak, eight years old, plays the accordion with Raymond Dlabaj of Lodge 84, Dallas. Josef is playing Lodge 84 member Laddie Gajdica’s accordion during the afternoon in the African American Museum at the State Fair of Texas.
Calling All Veterans and Those Currently Serving in the Military who are SPJST Members The Vestnik will recognize veterans and those currently serving in the military who are SPJST members in the November 10 Vestnik. Veterans can be living or deceased. A photo of the veteran/current service member may also be included. Please complete the form on page 4 of this week’s Vestnik and return no later than October 27.
Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 100 Pennies Donor Listing .................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section......................................6 Reunions ............................................11
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Czech Feszt Information...................14 In Memoriam ......................................15 Youth Section ....................................16 Czech Culture ...................................21 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Scenes from District One Fall Fun Day
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Lodge 9 Snook youth participates in Little Miss contest
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Lodge 29 Taylor Youth Club hosts membership fun party