Volume 100 Number 33
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
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August 15, 2012
Districts One, Two Youth Win State Royalty Crowns Approximately 250 SPJST youth
from across Texas met at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple, Texas, on Saturday, August 4 to showcase their knowledge and skills at SPJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD). The 2012 competition involved participants in grades kindergarten to high school senior. They competed in 15 events, testing their skills in areas such as construction, foods (kolaches), handicraft, photography, sewing, public speaking, and talent. The event also featured a special category which is a surprise until the day of the competition. This year, participants were each given a red Solo cup with an assortment of craft supplies to decorate with. District and State YADs allow SPJST youth club members to demon-
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The 2012-2013 SPJST State Royalty are, left to right, Duke Michael Hoelscher of Lodge 24, Cyclone; King Jerry Pechal of Lodge 47, Seaton; and Queen Emily Lewis and Duchess Kyleigh Hruska, both of Lodge 9, Snook. They were crowned on August 4 at State YAD held in Temple.
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Lodge 234, Luling District One
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Important Dates ...................................3 Tribute 2012 Updates ..........................4 Interest Rates.......................................8 Readers Write ......................................8 Lodge Section......................................9 Reunions ............................................14
Janice Kaluza
Kerry Herrington
Lodge 54, West District Three
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Youth Section.....................................17 In Memoriam ......................................24 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Vestnik Grand Salute Form ..............32
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strate their knowledge and skills and gain recognition for their achievements. As the youth compete, they develop self-confidence and sharpen their decision-making abilities. They also have a chance to socialize with other youth club members. SPJST State YAD is the culmination of a year of hard work by some of the best and brightest SPJST youth club members. Winners of SPJST District YAD competitions across Texas qualified to compete at the state contest. Seven District YADs were held in June and July in Caldwell, Holland, Fort Worth, Rowena, Houston, Taiton, and Jourdanton. The grand finale of the 2012 State Youth Achievement Day was the pres-
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Director Karen hosts appreciation dinner
Lodge 162, Iowa Colony District Five
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Lodge 184 Moulton presents scholarships
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Members assist with Feast of Hope