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Volume 99 Number 1
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S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
Humanity ISSN —07458800
Brotherhood
January 5, 2011
SPJST introduces Sailabration 2011
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PJST announced its 2011 membership program last week. “Sailabration 2011: Sailin’ to success . . . the voyage to 2,011 new members.” is the theme, and the program will focus on the enthusiasm, energy, and strong determination for success.
certificates issued, says Vice President McBride. The SPJST Insurance Department will maintain all membership recruitment records, and progress reports will be posted monthly in the Vestnik. Parts of the 2011 membership program are outlined below and on page 4. SPJST Home Office representatives will present complete program details at lodges and youth clubs around the state.
“A strong emphasis will continue to be on families,” Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride says. “EvaluatCertificates ing current members’ life Issued Goal insurance coverThe statewide age and recruitgoal for SPJST is ing family of 2,011 certificates current members issued for the will continue to year January 1, be a priority. 2011, through Recognizing 100 December 31, percent SPJST 2011. families and genSailin’ to success . . . erations of Sailabration the voyage to 2,011 SPJST members 2011 Lodge will also be a new members! continued focus.” Incentive 2011 Membership Program The program $40 per applicaincludes incention issued that tives for memremains in force for 25 months. If cerbers, lodges, lodge officers, youth tificate lapses, the lodge will be charged back the funds. Fraternal acts clubs, and sales agents. must also be completed for respective incentive level. Sailabration 2011 Lodge incentive awards will be based primarily upon the number of Continued on Page 4.
Sailabration
2011
Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Vestnik Valentines Form .....................3 Lodge Section .....................................6 Youth Section ....................................14
Santa’s Helpers
Lodge 172, Pasadena members and Pasadena Police Officer Bobby Keene, third from left, display some of the toys that they donated to the Pasadena Police Officer Santa program that benefits children in need. Pictured are, left to right, Robert Mayfield, Helen Schewe, Officer Keene, Jo Mayfield, Jimmy Weidig, and Hilda and Art Wiederhold. More photos on page 11.
Fraternal Bowling Tournament: February 12 in New Braunfels
SPJST bowlers will compete with members from several other Texas fraternals in the Seventh Annual Fraternal Bowling Tournament set for Saturday, February 12 at Fiesta Lanes in New Braunfels, Texas. Fiesta Lanes is located behind HEB at 1202 Huisache Avenue. Teams will consist of five members—any combination of men and women, and each participant will bowl three games in the tournament, which begins at 12 noon. Individual entries will be accepted (you do
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Vestnik Project...................................15 Camp Tee-Shirt Entry Form..............16 Youth Merit Points Listing ................17 Czech Culture ...................................20 Advertisements ................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22
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Lodge 38 Kovar members celebrate Christmas
not have to have a full team in order to enter the tournament). And, lodges may enter multiple teams. Pre-registration is $20 per bowler, or $100 per team of five before February 4. Walk-ins will be accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament provided lanes are available. The cost for walk-ins will also be $20 per person. Bowlers must be a member, at least
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Lodge 79 Corpus Christi welcomes new sales agent
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Lodge 49 Rowena members celebrate Christmas