Volume 101 Number 33
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
August 21, 2013
Corpus Christi Getaway: Weekend of Fun, Family, Friends, and Fraternalism
Dear Members and Friends, Last weekend’s End of Summer Getaway in Corpus Christi was our grandest ever! Thanks to the many SPJST members, families, and friends who turned out to make it a success! I hope that you had as much fun as we did hosting. Based on the average chair count and Saturday pizza luncheon, this year’s attendance was estimated at 325. SPJST’s entire block of 125 “negotiated-rate rooms” was filled. Many of the pricier bay view rooms and beach cabanas at the Holiday Inn were also filled by SPJST members. There were also those who stayed nearby at other area hotels. As long as there have been fami-
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Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 District News........................................4 Lodge Section......................................4 SPJST Tasty Traditions Recipe ........11
lies, there have been reunions of sorts — annual picnics, holiday gatherings, and get-togethers for weddings and funerals. In addition to being a lot of fun, the Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend is a way for our SPJST Family to reconnect and build new relationships. It’s about being part of something bigger than just your immediate family. All of the events — from the Aloha Party on Friday night to the beach activities on Saturday, the luncheon, afternoon games, and “Tribute to the Groovy 70s” party on Saturday night were well-attended and punctuated by good cheer.
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Inside Th is Week’s Vestnik
In Memoriam ......................................12 Corpus Christi Getaway Scenes.13-18 Youth Section.....................................19 Czech Culture ....................................23 Advertisements.............................26-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30
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Lodge 219 El Paso members enjoy swim party
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Vestnik/ Communication Dept. presents $17,204 to CHM
State King makes connections
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