Volume 101 Number 4
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
Fraternal Bowling Tournament: February 9 in New Braunfels
SPJST bowlers will compete with members from several other Texas fraternals in the Ninth Annual Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Bowling Tournament set for Saturday, February 9 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 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 1. 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 16 years of age, in good standing of one of the fraternal organizations participating in the tournament.
Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and high game. Winning organization will be determined by pin fall. The total pin fall for each organization will be divided by the total number of participants for that organization to determine an average for the three games bowled. The organization with the highest average will be declared the winner. Proceeds from the tournament and a silent auction will go to the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Fund. Active graduating high school senior members of a fraternal belonging to Fraternal Alliance Of Texas are currently eligible to apply for the scholarship. Special Valentine’s Day silent auction items and door prizes will be awarded. Gift items for the silent auction will be appreciated. For more information about the tournament or to register, contact Chester Jenke (210) 413-3053. —SPJST—
★ Brotherhood
January 30, 2013
DEADLINE FOR SPJST SCHOLARSHIP/ LEADERSHIP GRANT APPLICATIONS IS FEBRUARY 1. Visit www.spjst.org for more details. Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Sets March 1 Scholarship Deadline
Established in 1948, the purpose of the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the National Fraternal Alliance. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to any of the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas. Scholar-
ships will be presented at the Annual Convention in October. Eligibility Requirements Scholarship applicants must:
• Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application. • Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1, of the year in which the scholarship is being applied. • Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award.
Application Instructions • Application: must be completed and signed. • SAT/ACT Scores: All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. These scores should be submitted along with a cur-
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Deadline for Vestnik Valentines is Monday, February 4. See back page for details.
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Resident Mortgage Loan Info.............3 Bowling Tournament Info ...................3 Readers Write ......................................4 Lodge Section......................................5
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................11 Youth Section.....................................12 Czech Culture ....................................17 Advertisements.............................20-21 Lodge Calendar .................................22 Vestnik Valentine Form .....................24
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Publication Committee shares meeting information
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Lodge 29 Taylor youth win UIL medals
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Lodge 80 Holland Youth Club helps local charities