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SPJST Youth Program H H H Salute

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A Salute to SPJST’s Youth Program

SPJST HERALD

SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 (800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575 Fax: (254) 774-7447 www.spjst.org

VESTNIK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807 VESTNIK Fax: (254) 773-8087

email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-2902 • Home: (254) 985-0007 email: vanicek@spjst.com

VICE PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 534-1450 • Home: (254) 534-1930 email: genemc@spjst.com SECRETARY-TREASURER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC Office: (254) 773-1575 Mobile: (254) 721-4739 • Home: (254) 778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125 email: dv.aggie@verizon.net DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, Texas 76574-2164 Home: (512) 365-1110 • Mobile: (512) 826-7371 email: jlpospisil@yahoo.com

DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN 11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691-2017 Home: (254) 826-5882

DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BILLY ROLLWITZ, FIC, CFFM P.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875-0195 Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362 Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: brollwitz@verizon.net DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR LARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, Texas 77008-6232 Home: (713) 864-2163 • email: lpflugh@aol.com DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR KAREN KASPAR, FIC, CFFM 8550 N. State Highway 71 El Campo, Texas 77437-9819 Home: (979) 543-2532 • Mobile: (979) 332-1616 email: k-kaspar@hotmail.com

DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR BOB J. BAYER, FIC 1100 Hospital Blvd, Floresville, Texas 78114-2912 Home: (830) 393-9073 FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS DISTRICTS ONE/THREE Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (325) 647-1949 • Fax: (325) 784-7448 email: philipmcbee@aol.com DISTRICTS TWO/SEVEN Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 231-7722 • Fax: (254) 501-4479 email: hadixon2003@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM Mobile: (254) 239-9153 • Fax: (325) 657-2003 email: bobbyd@spjst.com DISTRICTS FIVE/SIX Delisle Doherty Mobile: (254) 239-9616 • Fax: (281) 855-3039 email: delisled@spjst.com

FINANCIAL SECRETARY ROY VAJDAK (254) 773-1575 email: royv@spjst.com

STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR FRANK HORAK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR LYNETTE TALASEK Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com

DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 778853 • (979) 884-0807 - email: sharonrussell28@yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 - (254) 9852396 - email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside Ave, Dallas, Texas 75206-5840 • (214) 826-3557 - email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzales - 6043 Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023-6510 • (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 • (979) 543-7120 - email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 • (210) 535-4916 - email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com

BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email: dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512) 848-2416/cell - email: RonnieR1056@yahoo.com District Three - Kay Lynn Kovar, 3303 West Lake Bardwell Drive, Ennis, Texas 75119 - (972) 875-6827 District Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381, Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email: bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 Chantilly Lane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 - email: mmholeman@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cell District Seven - Bettie House, 1721 Continental Drive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: bvhouse@att.net

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264 District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282 District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934 District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550 District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940 District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461 District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440 District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344 District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 Custer Court, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117 District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy Ann Lane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489 District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174, Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - (979) 540-8531 District Two - Tammy Whatley, 141 Meadow Park Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626 - (512) 948-5339 District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angleton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279 District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Avenue K, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624 District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow, New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135 HUMAN RESOURCES DEBBIE KLINKOVSKY (254) 773-1575 • email: debbiek@spjst.com

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ore than 60 years ago, SPJST’s leaders realized that to keep the lodges growing they would have to keep the young people interested.

Youth clubs were organized in lodges throughout the state . . . and what a blessing that was then—and still is today—for the entire organization.

The SPJST Youth Program builds leaders. I have witnessed time and time again a young person who is shy and afraid to get in front of an audience go through the program developing self confidence, character, and leadership skills. This same youth grows into a young adult who is ready to conquer the world, speak in front of a group, and work with people. Ask past youth club members who have actively participated in the SPJST Youth Program. I’m confident they will tell you how it has helped grow them into who they are today.

What a joy it has been putting this 56-page SPJST Youth Program Salute together; however, it barely scratches the surface of what a difference the program has made to the organization and to the members and leaders who have participated in it.

The pages outline various aspects of the program. The information in this special Vestnik issue dedicated to the

history of the SPJST Youth Program was found in past Vestniks and in SPJST archival material. If you have an update to any of the information presented, give me a call so we can correct the data.

Please see page 50 for a special invitation to preserve your youth club’s treasured past, and see the back page to share your SPJST memories. I look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you, SPJST members, for your support and commitment to the Youth Program. Thanks, past and present youth club members, for your participation. And a very special appreciation goes to past and present youth leaders. It’s these adult leaders’ dedication and hard work that has carried and inspired the program for the past 60 years. That same dedication and hard work . . . combined with continuous growth and participation . . . will carry the program to everlasting success. Thanks for the memories, and best wishes always.

Fraternally yours, Melanie Zavodny Vestnik Editor Past State Youth Director Past Youth Leader Past Youth Club Member —SPJST—

SPJST Youth Clubs . . . Join and Get Involved Today ............3 Youth Club Motto ..........................3 Youth Program Through the Years ..................4-7 Heads of Youth Department...........8 State Youth Directors .....................8 Youth Program Through the Pages of the Vestnik........9-27 State Royalty...........................28-40 Past State Royalty Speeches........41 60 Years of Memories ............42-43 History of DYCs ..........................44

Mr. and Miss SPJST Contest.......44 State Merit Scholarship Winners................45 State Merit Point Winners and Top Teens and Juniors........46-47 Camp Tee-Shirt Contest Grand Prize Winners..........47-49 Scrapbook Memories..............50-51 SPJST Lodges..............................52 How Do I Join SPJST? ................53 Youth Program Leadership..........54 Directory of SPJST Youth Clubs.55 Share Your SPJST Memories! .....56

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SPJST Youth Clubs . . . Join and Get Involved Today!

SPJST is a fraternal organization

founded on the time-honored idea of doing good for each other and for the communities that we seek to serve. Our youth mission is to provide a well-rounded educational, patriotic, and social program. We also like to have fun!

Through active participation in local SPJST Youth Clubs and statewide events, SPJST youth develop a greater awareness of the common bonds that we all share. SPJST youth clubs also work with community-based organizations to tailor programs to fit local needs. Youth activities include summer camps and community service projects, talent contests, and other local and statewide contests. SPJST also has a great scholarship program that has helped to enable hundreds of SPJST youth to continue their higher education.

SPJST strives to instill a healthy lifestyle for children and families with programs like SPJST summer camp.

Summer camp provides our members with the chance to have fun in the great outdoors and foster friendships that will last a lifetime. Helping children develop a love of the outdoors and being physically active is a big part of SPJST’s camp program.

Young people are influenced by their friends, family, media, and other information that they receive. Our District Youth Counselors and volunteer youth leaders work hard to build and maintain a fun and stimulating youth program that instills positive values in SPJST youth. By becoming involved in the youth program as an adult volunteer, you can make a positive difference in your community and in the lives of our young people.

You and your family can be a part of these programs by becoming active members of SPJST. SPJST membership is available through the purchase of a life insurance certificate from SPJST. If you are not currently a member of SPJST and would like information about SPJST life insurance and the many benefits that SPJST has to offer, please see pages 54 and 55 and contact the District Youth Counselor or youth leader in your area. You may also contact the SPJST Home Office at (800) 727-7578 and ask to speak with someone in the Youth Department.

Membership in SPJST provides many opportunities for active youth club members. Even in communities

that do not have an active youth club, there are ways that you can participate in our fun, service-oriented program. Those qualifications are outlined in the following summary.

What’s an Active Youth Member?

In SPJST, an active youth club member is a youth with an SPJST insurance certificate that is current and who attends seven out of 12 monthly youth club meetings during the youth year. Youth may attend the adult lodge meetings or another lodge’s youth club meeting if either their youth club is not meeting or they need to make up meetings. Active youth members must be single and not pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1

of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.).

A youth with a current certificate may enter the SPJST youth program the youth year that they will be entering kindergarten. The youth will be eligible for camp and youth achievement day after the completion of their kindergarten year. The youth year begins June 1 and goes through May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.

SPJST Youth Achievement Day and Participation Guidelines Youth Achievement Day (YAD) consists of the following contests and exhibitions.

SPJST Youth Club Motto

Until the year 2001, SPJST’s Youth Club Motto was, “In support of the motto of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas, I extend (right hand) a helping hand in Benevolence, a friendly hand to Humanity, a fraternal hand to all my Brotherhood. By clasping the hand of my brother, I pledge Benevolence, Humanity and Brotherhood.”

The SPJST Youth Program conducted a motto contest at the end of the year 2000 and the beginning of 2001.

Youth club members were asked to write a motto for the youth program. The grand prize winner of the contest was 12-year-old Traci Dobecka of Lodge 6, Cottonwood in District Three. She received a $500 United States Savings Bond for her efforts. The youth club motto is recited at all youth club meetings and SPJST Youth Program activities.

I pledge my support to uphold the high ideals of the SPJST: S eeking brotherhood; P ledging benevolence; J oining hands; S upporting humanity; T rusting in my ability to make this world a better place.

This I pledge.

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Craft Contest Talent Contest Royalty Contest Scrapbook Contest Poster Contest Beseda Dance Exhibition Special Category Contest (State YAD only)

Each district sponsors a Youth Achievement Day in which local lodge youth club members compete for district honors. First place district winners go on to compete at State Youth Achievement Day to be held on the first Saturday in August at the Mayborn Convention Center in Temple.

Who Can Enter?

Active youth club members, who have completed their kindergarten year to high school senior, who attended seven out of 12 youth club meetings during the youth year and who perform constructive activities in the lodge, are eligible for the YAD contests.

New youth club members joining after June 1 must have attended a majority of meetings since the join date.

Certificates must be issued by January 1 in order to participate in YAD for that year. Youth in lodges where there are no youth clubs can enter YAD if they attend seven out of 12 adult meetings or participate in the call-in meetings with the State Youth Director. Youth leaders will verify eligibility of each contestant selected to complete in District YAD. How Do You Enter?

A YAD contestant must pre-register for all contests by completing a separate YAD entry card for each contest to be entered. YAD entry cards are available from the youth leader, DYC, or State Youth Director.

SPJST Summer Camp and Participation Guidelines SPJST provides summer camping for its youth members. Youth camp funds come from an annual allocation by the SPJST Supreme Lodge. Each of the seven SPJST districts across the state hosts its own camp. Some districts may have combined camp sessions.

Who Can Participate?

Camp is provided on the basis of participation in SPJST activities. Pending that the qualifications are met, summer camp is available to all SPJST

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certificate-holding youth members.

Campers must also be in good standing with SPJST. The ages for camp are completed kindergarten to high school senior as of June 1 of the camping year. Graduating high school seniors who are active youth club members may attend camp as a Senior Leader-inTraining (LIT) during the camp session that follows their high school graduation.

Camp Eligibility Qualifications for youth to attend SPJST camp are based on the previous youth year (June 1 to May 31). To be eligible to attend camp at no charge, youth members must attend seven out of 12 youth meetings or seven out of 12 adult lodge meetings, if the lodge does not have a youth club. Youth members must also attend a majority of the youth activities in the youth club or lodge.

Any youth (previous member or new certificate) who initially joins the youth club by January 1 and attends seven meetings may go to camp free of charge. SPJST youth members who do not meet the above qualifications may attend camp for a prorated fee determined by the DYC. These funds will be submitted to the State Youth Director. Life insurance certificate must be written by May 1 of the current youth year in order for youth to attend camp. This rule also applies to those campers who will be paying to attend camp.

Each camper must submit a completed SPJST Camp Application to the State Youth Department no later than May 31. These applications are available on SPJST’s Website. All incomplete camp applications will be returned to the youth. No one may attend SPJST Camp without a completed SPJST Eligibility Application on file for the current year.

SPJST Scholarship Program and Qualifications SPJST recognizes and awards its members for academic excellence, exceptional leadership ability, and outstanding service with its scholarship and leadership grant program. In 2013, the SPJST Home Office awarded fiftyseven $1,000 scholarships to deserving SPJST youth. Another nine scholarships were presented at State Youth Achievement Day in August. SPJST awards the following scholarships and leadership grants: General Scholarships in the amount of $1,000

Leadership Grants in the amount of $1,000

State Merit Grant in the amount of $1,500

District Merit Grants in the amount of $1,000

Royalty Grants in the amount of $1,500

Any youth member who has been the recipient of either the State Merit Grant, the District Merit Grant, or the Royalty Grant is also eligible to apply for a General Scholarship or a Leadership Grant. A youth may receive a maximum of two scholarships/grants within SPJST, excluding the State Merit Grant.

General scholarships are funded by the Supreme Lodge and voluntary contributions by SPJST members. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Leadership grants were established in 1996 for active youth club members. Leadership grants are funded solely through allocations by the Supreme Lodge.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Have an active SPJST life insurance certificate in force for one year.

• Hold an active SPJST life insurance certificate for the duration of the scholarship or grant; and • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

General scholarship recipients may only receive one general scholarship.

Active youth club members are required to apply for both the general scholarship and the leadership grant; however, they are only eligible to receive one. You may request scholarship application guidelines through the Office of the President during the fall of the year. All required application materials must be returned to the SPJST Fraternal Department by February 1. Please note that this information is subject to change. All applicants are encouraged to please refer to the Office of the President for the most complete and up-to-date information regarding the SPJST Scholarship application process.

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SPJST Youth Program Through the Years

The Early Years

According to A History of the SPJST compiled by late Supreme Lodge President Nick A. Morris, the SPJST Youth Program began as early as 1937 when a youth group on the lodge level was formed at Lodge 25, Ennis. The second such youth group was formed at Lodge 88, Houston in 1948. The third youth group was formed at Lodge 4, Hallettsville in 1953. The fourth and fifth youth groups were organized at Lodge 66, Waco and Lodge 84, Dallas.

Both were formed in 1954.

A driving force behind SPJST’s Youth Movement in the early 1950s was Birdie Hilsher Pech. In a Vestnik column that Sister Pech wrote in 1953, she says, “If you think that the grass is just a little greener on the other side of the fence, better think twice. Our SPJST has all of the green grass. It is up to us to keep it watered now and keep it growing bigger and better all the time. Keep our youth and keep them entertained for a greater future of our SPJST, for without them, we would perish as grass would die without water.”

Sixty years later, these words still ring true. The purpose of the SPJST Youth Department continues to be twofold: first, to build character among the younger members and secondly, to involve our young people in activities that will prepare them for leadership positions at all levels of our Society and in their adult lives.

A Three-Part Program

On an annual basis, SPJST Youth Clubs sponsor a wide range of social activities, community service projects, and charity projects. The SPJST youth club is about having fun, but it’s also about contributing to the welfare of the people of Texas.

The SPJST Youth Program has three parts: educational, patriotic, and social.

The educational part of the SPJST Youth Program is an ongoing part of local youth club activities. State and local programs address a range of areas, including human relations, nature, parliamentary procedure, juvenile decency, arts and crafts, the fine arts, music, dramatics, and ethnic tradition.

Youth club members range from kindergarten to high school senior.

The patriotic program consists of ceremonial rituals and an annual essay contest. The objective is to teach the operation of a free democratic society and majority rule.

The social program includes socials, dances, picnics, pageants, hayrides, and family group activities geared to foster family unity.

In addition, SPJST makes summer camping available to its active young members. Each of the seven SPJST districts across the state has its own camp time at SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter, Texas. Some districts have combined camp sessions.

Generally stated, SPJST camp is provided on the basis of participation in SPJST activities. To qualify for camp, active youth club members must attend seven out of 12 youth meetings

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in the months preceding camp. Any youth (previous member or new certificate) who initially joins the youth club must attend the majority of meetings to be eligible for camp. Another way to qualify for camp is to attend seven out of 12 adult meetings in lodges where there are no youth clubs.

Non-active youth members may attend camp for a fee that is determined by their district’s District Youth Counselor. Youth camp funds come from an allocation by the SPJST Supreme Lodge.

A number of professional assistants are hired for instruction in archery, aquatics, and as camp nurses. Much of the chaperoning and programming is done by parents and SPJST trained leaders.

Adult leaders are trained at an annual workshop held in March or April.

District Youth Counselors and trained specialists instruct youth leaders in various aspects of the SPJST youth program, including camping, first aid and team-building.

A second workshop, the leaders-intraining workshop, for high school youth club members is held in early June.

In addition to its summer camp program, SPJST offers its young people a program which encourages them to participate in a range of individual and group skills and talent competitions.

The program culminates with the State Youth Achievement Day and Royalty Contest, held on a statewide basis on the first or second Saturday in August.

More than 300 young people from across the state participate in the event which represents the grand finale of the summer long district contests. The competition covers talent, speech and crafts.

It is cooperative efforts such as these that truly symbolize the great potential of SPJST — young and old — working together to achieve common goals and enjoying life together.

Texans have long been familiar with the initials SPJST. Less familiar is the Czech name they represent— Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas.

English translation: Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas. By any name, SPJST is an organization with a proud past and a bright future.

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Paradise on Earth

To better understand SPJST and why it was established, it is important to know a little about the group’s founders and their homeland — the Czech lands of Moravia, Slovakia and Bohemia.

Combined, this region represents a section of central Europe, rich in natural resources and often referred to in song and poetry as “Zemsky Raj to na Pohled” or “Paradise on Earth.”

Because it was so well-endowed by natural resources, the Czech lands were among the most progressive and highly developed in Central Europe. With the establishment of the first university, Charles University, in Prague in 1348, the region also became a center of higher education. For these and other reasons, the Czech lands became an attractive prize and the target of recurring assaults by its neighbors. These attacks culminated with the Battle of White Mountain in 1620 when the Czech people were thoroughly defeated. The nation ceased to exist, and all its people were either killed or sent into exile and its wealth went to its conquerors.

Coming to America

The exiled Czechs emigrated into Germany, Russia, England, and the United States. The first arrived in North America after the Battle of White Mountain, settling in New Amsterdam,

which is now known as New York.

Many others soon followed.

They brought with them the spirit of liberty that had been crushed at White Mountain. They took great pride in this country which gave them the privilege to determine their own destiny and to bind together to achieve even greater accomplishments.

Between 1834 and 1900, approximately 200,000 people of Czech descent immigrated from their native land to America. Many of those ended up in Texas. To make life more enjoyable, the Czech immigrants and their families stuck together.

Strength in Numbers

In the 1880s, Czech pioneers in Texas elected to join others across the United States in a fraternal benefit union called the CSPS, now known as the Czechoslovak Society of America (CSA).

The first Texas lodge was organized April 13, 1894. At that time, the CSPS was undergoing a period of internal strife, mainly centering around disagreement over money matters. Generally stated, Texans believed that CSPS ties lay overwhelmingly in favor of eastern industrial workers, rather than in favor of the farming families of the west.

Certain financial demands were not met by the CSPS, and western and Texas delegates grew disenchanted with the organization of the society. Giving up their efforts at fiscal reform, Texas Czechs shortly after 1896 decided on secession from the CSPS. And on December 28 of that year, Texas delegates gathered at La Grange and set about the task of forming a new society.

After some discussion, a threemember committee was elected to draw up a set of by-laws for the new organization. The committee elected

consisted of J.R. Kubena, A. Haidusek, and F. Cihal. Haidusek later gave up the job, and L.V. Vanek was named to this committee. In March of 1897, the constitution was submitted to the Texas CSPS lodges for consideration. Seven of the 25 Texas lodges approved the constitution and withdrew from the older society.

These seven lodges represented the vanguard of the fledgling SPJST organization. Official records indicate that the first convention was held in La Grange on June 20, 1897, and the society started operations on July 1, 1897, with 782 members and 25 lodges.

SPJST received its state charter on August 12, 1897.

The Road to Temple

SPJST’s first base of operations was located in Fayetteville, Texas. The reason being that the central figure in administering the affairs of the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena, had his personal business operations located in that city. Until his death in 1938, Kubena administered the affairs of SPJST out of a single room in his general merchandise store.

It wasn’t until the early 1930s that the other officers were made full-time, and additional office space was needed.

That is when the Supreme Lodge officers rented the building housing the former Fayetteville State Bank a door or two down in October 1932 for the rental fee of $30 per month. The building served two, then three, Supreme Lodge officers until the early 1940s when the records and offices were moved to a larger building on the square in Fayetteville until the offices were moved to Temple following the 1952 Convention in Houston.

The move from Fayetteville to Temple was made during the months of Au-

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gust and September of 1953. A decision had previously been reached to completely renovate and remodel the third floor of the Professional Building on Second Street and Central Avenue to house the officers of the Supreme Lodge.

As the years passed, it became increasingly evident that adequate and suitable quarters would have to be sought elsewhere, and the solutions seemed to lie in the construction of a new building. Groundbreaking ceremonies were held on October 25, 1969, with formal dedication of the new SPJST Home Office building on the corner of Main Street and French Avenue taking place on Sunday, January 31, 1971.

Society With a Purpose

From the outset, SPJST lodge meetings made members feel at home and provided them with the economic security of fraternal life insurance. But, there was much more to SPJST than that . . . Through participation in lodge meetings and SPJST conventions, members learned and applied the democratic processes of their newly adopted homeland. They grew to appreciate the value of free speech and to express their opinions. Moreover, they learned how to conduct meetings and the importance of voting. Having learned and adopted these American values, SPJST members became better citizens.

SPJST served its purpose well. Over the course of the next two generations, American society and lifestyles changed dramatically. Our state and our nation was becoming progressively more industrialized. At the same time,

the country was becoming more urban and less rural. Many people—including the sons and daughters of the early members—moved away from the farms and into the towns and cities. In many cases, they took SPJST with them. Thus, it was during this time that many of our urban lodges were established. It was also during this time, in 1953, that SPJST headquarters moved its state headquarters to Temple.

Once again, SPJST had an important mission to fulfill—to provide its members with identity and support at a time when life in America was becoming increasingly impersonal and unstable.

The society served its purpose well.

The legacy of these days—the S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes, youth program, and various cultural enrichment programs including the Czech Heritage Museum and SPJST Education and Nature Center—are with us today.

Looking Ahead

Achieving success in the future remains an exciting prospect. Just as SPJST’s forefathers learned to adjust, SPJST is responding to meet the needs of its members in these changing times.

From a financial perspective, SPJST offers its members a full line of life insurance programs, annuities, and related member benefits, including home, business, and farm and ranch loans.

One of the most significant fraternal developments in SPJST over the past decade has been the increase in volunteerism and human service projects. In lodges all over the state, members are committing their time and energy in support of worthwhile causes, helping people in need by working in hospitals, senior citizen homes, and raising money for many causes, including scholarships, food banks, volunteer fire departments, drug abuse programs, and various charities. They are taking the best that SPJST has to offer—a tradition of helping people to care for their families—and are extending it to their communities. In light of all these things, there is indeed great promise for the future of fraternalism and SPJST. • Mission

and Goals •

The mission of the SPJST Youth Program is to provide a well-rounded educational, patriotic, and social program. In support of this mission, the SPJST Youth Program will continue to fulfill the following goals.

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I. Educational A. To educate youth about SPJST, its history, Czech heritage, purpose, benefits, and future.

B. To cultivate a loyalty to SPJST as an organization and a desire to support it and ensure its continued progress and existence.

C. To develop character traits in youth which will make them better citizens in their communities, their state, and their nation.

D. To guide and lead youth to grow in personal development by giving them opportunities to express their opinions, thoughts, and feelings.

E. To provide opportunities for youth to demonstrate creativeness, talent, and knowledge.

F. To develop the skills and talents that benefit SPJST’s youth throughout life.

G. To foster strong leadership and volunteerism in SPJST’s youth and adults.

II. Patriotic A. To provide an opportunity for youth to learn about and to practice the democratic process.

B. To develop patriotic projects and programs.

III. Social A. To work with families and other community agencies to provide meaningful leisure time activities for youth.

Achieving the mission will result in capable, competent, and caring SPJST members.

• Definitions • Active Youth Member A youngster with a current SPJST insurance certificate may enter the youth program the youth year that

he/she will be entering kindergarten.

To be considered active, youth club member must attend a majority (seven) of the monthly meetings during the year. The youth must attend the majority of these meetings at his/her home youth club. In those instances where a lodge does not have a youth club, the youngster may attend adult lodge meetings or the meetings of another youth club. The youngster will be eligible for camp and Youth Achievement Day (YAD) after the completion of his/her kindergarten year. Active youth members must be single and not be pregnant or a parent. The age of the youth on June 1 of the current youth year will be the recognized age in the SPJST Youth Program (camp, YAD, contests, etc.).

The youth year begins June 1 and ends May 31. Youth club eligibility ends when the youth graduates from high school.

All exceptions will be approved by the Supreme Lodge President and State Youth Director.

District SPJST is divided into seven geographic regions across Texas.

District Youth Counselor (DYC) Oversees all district youth activities (camp, youth achievement day, district social, etc.). Each of the seven districts elects a DYC and an assistant(s) in the spring district meeting every year.

Head of the Youth Program SPJST Supreme Lodge President.

Home Office Located at 520 North Main in Temple, Texas. The main floor of the building houses SPJST’s business offices and public meeting area. The basement is home to the SPJST Archives and Texas Czech Genealogical Society’s

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Czech Veterans Wall of Honor and Military Museum.

Leader-In-Training (LIT) A Leader-In-Training (LIT) is an active high school- aged youth who is deemed responsible by his/her youth leader and DYC. The youth club member may attend the LIT workshop, held in June, after completing a Leader-InTraining application and an SPJST camp application and with recommendation from his/her youth leader and District Youth Counselor. LITs with a certificate from the State Youth Director should attend and assist with their district’s summer camping session.* LITs also assist their youth leaders in their youth clubs throughout the year.

Local Lodge Refers to the SPJST lodge of which the youth club is a part. There cannot be a youth club without a local lodge.

Youth and adult members belong to a local lodge by being SPJST life insurance certificate holders.

Meetings The youth club meets only once per month for its business meetings irrespective of the frequency of lodge meetings.

Merit Point Contests Youth club members earn points for participating in lodge, district, and state activities. The youth leader or assistant youth leader is responsible for recording the merit points of each active youth club member. These points are to be posted on the Quarterly and Merit Point Report and sent to the State Youth Director each quarter. At District YAD, first through fifth place awards will be presented to all qualifying youth in the junior and teen divisions who have earned a minimum of 60 points. Youth club members are also encouraged to keep up with their point totals and provide them to their youth leaders on a quarterly basis.

Quarterly Report To be completed by the youth leader and/or assistant youth leader and sent to the State Youth Director. This report includes the sign-in list and merit point totals. A disbursement of $2 per member per meeting is mailed each quarter to each youth club provided that there is an average of at least five youngsters attending each meeting during the quarter. The quarterly reports are due as follows.

September 15 - For June, July, August December 15 - For September, October, November March 15 - For December, January, February June 15 - For March, April, May

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who are members of the lodge and who are willing to join the youth club and become active members.

3. Contact the DYC to meet with the youth leader to help organize the club.

4. Select a certain place and time to meet each month with the approval of the members present and lodge officers.

State Youth Director (SYD) Oversees the SPJST Youth Program.

Supreme Lodge The SPJST Supreme Lodge is comprised of three officers — President, Vice President, and Secretary-Treasurer — and seven district directors of SPJST.

Vestnik SPJST’s weekly newspaper.

Youth Achievement Day (YAD) Youth members, ranging from those who have completed kindergarten as of June 1 of the YAD year to high school senior, compete in craft, talent, and royalty contests on the district level.

Youth clubs compete in scrapbook and poster contests. Youth clubs also exhibit the beseda dance. Contests are held in the seven SPJST districts in June and July. First place winners in all contests advance to State YAD competition in August in Temple.

Youth Program All SPJST members entering kindergarten through high school senior and adults working with the youth such as leaders, assistants, District Youth Counselors, State Youth Director, and Supreme Lodge President.

Youth members are divided as follows: Juniors - Ages Entering Kindergarten to 12 Years Teens - Ages 13 Years to High School Senior

Youth Leader The person elected by the local lodge to guide the youth in an advisory capacity. Assistants help the youth leader as needed or requested.

Youth Year June 1 to May 31.

• Youth Program Structure • Name SPJST Youth Program.

Purpose To provide a well-balanced educational, physical, and social program for the benefit of all SPJST members in

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good standing, entering kindergarten to high school senior.

Mission To provide a well-rounded educational, patriotic, and social program.

Organization Age Divisions: Juniors - Ages Entering Kindergarten to 12 Years Teens - Ages 13 Years to High School Senior

Each lodge will determine if there will be a club for all ages combined or if there will be a junior club and a teen club. Equal activities must be planned for both youth clubs or in the case of one youth club, both age groups.

Leadership Structure • Supreme Lodge President (Head of the Youth Program) • State Youth Director • District Youth Counselor/ Assistant DYC • Lodge Youth Leader/ Assistant Youth Leader • Leader-In-Training (LIT)

The Supreme Lodge President and State Youth Director have jurisdiction over all phases of the SPJST Youth Program.

• Organizing a Youth Club •

To organize a new youth club or reactivate an inactive club:

1. Request permission from the local lodge.

2. Secure at least one youth leader who is a member of the lodge and who is willing to organize the youth club. The lodge must secure at least five youth

• Youth Club Policy • Extensions of Adult Lodge Youth clubs at local lodges are extensions of the adult or “parent” lodge, not separate entities. They exist by virtue and because of the local lodge.

If there were no local lodge, then there would be no youth club.

Youth Club Reports It is very essential that a report be presented about youth club activities in the adult lodge meeting every month.

This report should include the financial status (treasury) of the youth club.

While we generally subscribe to the policy that what monies or funds are raised by the youth club belong to the youth club, it makes for a better relationship if the lodge knows what the youth club is doing, how the money is being spent, and what the status of the funds are. That way, if the youth club ever runs short of funds, the adult lodge will be more inclined to perhaps grant funds to the youth club. However, if the adult lodge never receives a report on any of the youth activities and the youth club operates as a separate and exclusive unit, the adult lodge is not apt to look favorably upon any request that the youth club may have.

Furthermore, the funds of the youth club are subject to audit just as the funds of the lodge are. In other words, there has to be some control and accountability on the youth club and its activities.

Youth Club Eligibility Youth clubs must maintain five members in order to receive any monetary allocations or incentive awards.

Youth may attend the adult lodge meetings or another lodge’s youth club meeting if either their youth club is not meeting or they need to make up meetings.

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• • • • • • • • • • • • Heads of SPJST Youth Department • • • • • • • • • • • •

Joe B. Hejny

Supreme Lodge Vice President 1956 to 1968

Nick A. Morris

Supreme Lodge President 1967 to 1984

Howard B. Leshikar

Supreme Lodge President 1984 to 2004

Brian A. Vanicek

Supreme Lodge President 2004 to Present

• • • • • • • • • • • • SPJST State Youth Directors • • • • • • • • • • • •

Birdie Hilscher Pech

Vaclav (Jim) Kucera

Sue Meadows

Claudette Reese

1953 to 1955

1985 to 1987

1964 to 1965

James J. Janousek

Dorothy Massey

Jann Wilson

Trissa Klement

1965 to 1971

1971 to 1980

1987 to 1991

1991 to 1998

Joni Lange

Melanie Zavodny

John Hoelscher

Frank Horak

Lynette Talasek

2004 to 2010

2010 to 2012

1998 to 2004

2013 to Present

1980 to 1983

2004

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SPJST Youth Program . . . Through The Pages of the Vestnik . . . . . . 1952 - 2013 . . .

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through the years appear on the following pages.

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Wednesday, July 6, 2005

Youth Letters Section District One Camp July 9 - 12 Camp Val Verde

Dear District One Campers, District One Camp is just around the corner, and I can’t wait. We will once again have a record number of campers. Camp will start on Saturday, July 9 with registration beginning at 1 p.m. Camper orientation will be at 2 p.m. with activities starting promptly at 3 p.m. Many fun activities are being planned for our three-day stay.

Closing ceremonies will be at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 with departure at 9:30 a.m.

Below is a list of items that you will need to bring to camp.

Items Needed for Camp • at least three changes of clothes (shorts/t-shirts) • jeans for horseback riding • tennis shoes—a must • swimsuits—one for the pool and one for canoeing • beach towel • twin sheets/pillow or sleeping bag • towels/wash cloth • personal items (toothbrush, soap, deodorant, etc.)

• flash light • quarters for sodas (on sale at designated times) • fan/camera (optional) • one can of non-menthol shaving creme labeled with your name and lodge number

Other Reminders • Do not bring water balloons.

They will be provided for the water balloon activity.

• Please leave your cell phones at home. Campers will not be allowed to have cell phones.

• Remember that things get a little “wild” at camp so don’t bring clothes or personal items that are expensive or valuable (like cologne, jewelry, and $100 shoes).

The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: (254) 774-7447 Email: melaniez@vvm.com Questions?

Call (800) 727-7578 • This year’s craft will be a little messy so you might want to bring an old shirt to wear to craft.

• Bring jewelry and expensive items at your own risk. We will not be responsible for lost or damaged items.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you at camp.

Fraternally yours, Susan Skrabanek District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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sunscreen clothes for four days swimsuit tennis shoes—a must shaving cream (non-menthol)

Optional Items: • fans and extension cords • skates/roller blades • tapes or CDs • camera

Please do not bring any food to camp. We will have plenty, and we do not want to share the cabins with ants.

For those interested, we will be having a costume contest. Please bring a costume that will reflect what you want to become in the future.

Prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Please note: All articles should be labeled with the youth’s name.

District Two will not be responsible for lost or damaged articles, so please do not bring expensive clothes or personal items.

Directions to Camp Val Verde From Temple: Take IH 35 North, exit 315 to Moody. In Moody, take a right at the light (Highway 317) to McGregor. Go through McGregor and take a right on Highway 84 towards Waco. From the light, go

District Two Camp Reunion

District Two Camp July 14 - 17 Camp Val Verde

You’re invited to come on back to Camp Val Verde!

Dear Youth Members, Camp is almost here! District Two Camp, to be held at Camp Val Verde near McGregor, begins Thursday, July 14, 2005, at 10 a.m. and ends on Sunday, July 17 at 10 a.m. This year’s theme is SPJST—Soaring to New Heights.

This year’s camp will have some new activities. We will be spending a whole day at the challenge course.

We will also spend some time at the ceremonial grounds with storytelling and camp songs. Of course, we will also have many hours of swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts, horseback riding, and hiking. We ask that campers arrive no earlier than 9:45 a.m. on Thursday. There is much preparation between the camp directors and the leaders. This time enables us to be certain everything is in order prior to your arrival.

Things to Bring to Camp • sheets • jeans (mandatory if riding horses) • pillow • personal articles (toothbrush, soap, shampoo, etc.)

• light blanket • flashlight • towels and washcloths

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Please pick up your campers between 9:30 and 10 a.m. Please do not come earlier as we have activities planned until then. Also, please do not be late either as we will have many things to do in preparation of our District Two Camp Reunion.

While this may seem like a big inconvenience to some, we really need everyone to depart camp to ensure that no camper is left behind. This will also enable you and your camper to enjoy lunch together. It also gives us time to do the things needed for the reunion without worrying about the safety of children.

We look forward to seeing your smiling face and all your enthusiasm at Camp Val Verde on Thursday, July 14.

Sunday, July 17, 2005 Camp Val Verde

Open to all previous campers (and their immediate family) who attended camp from 1989 to the present.

Camp Reunion Schedule

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

12:45 p.m.

1 to 4 p.m.

4 p.m.

5 p.m.

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Registration Flag Ceremony Group pictures Swimming, horseshoes, volleyball, washer throwing, snow cones Horses will be available for a one- hour trail ride.

Camp Fire will charge $25 per person.

If you are interested, please contact me in advance.

The rides must be scheduled with the camp’s wranglers.

Reminiscing (camp stories, camp traditions, shaving cream, water balloons) Picnic Lunch

~ What To Bring ~

Picnic lunch for your family • Drinks (no alcohol, please) Swimsuits, sunscreen, towel • Comfortable shoes Chairs • Cameras Water balloons and shaving cream (non-menthol) • Camp pictures you want to share Your most favorite camp memories (written, for the scrapbook)

For more information, contact District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky 764 South St. Joseph Road • Burlington, Texas 76519 (254) 985-2396 • Email: pkdental@sbcglobal.net

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for the youth. Our charity will be to bring a donation for the Glen Flora Fire Department. We are also to write a paragraph about something that we did for fun this summer.

Dylan Treumer —SPJST—

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Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club meets September 5 Dear Readers, On Saturday, July 29, 2006, I went

to Fiesta Texas. We enjoyed the amusement rides, saw shows, and went to the pool.

On Saturday August 5, we went to State YAD in Temple, Texas. I entered the Special Category contest.

We went to our monthly meeting

on Sunday, August 6 at Seaton Star Hall.

See you all at our next meeting on September 5 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—

Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club Begins Summer with Lake Picnic The June meeting of SPJST Lodge 1, Fayetteville Youth Club began the summer with a wet n’ wild party at Fayette Lake. A short n’ sweet meeting was held under the pavilion. The youth leader gave us the camp teeshirts and reminded us about turning in camp forms.

Everyone was too anxious to get in the water. We had four jet skis and a large inflatable that seated three peo-

ple. You had to hold on for dear life or you would be bounced off like the blob. We also had a tube called Big Bertha. Sitting in getting situated was only the beginning . . . then the wild bouncing around started. Two of the jet skis were provided by Mr. Ronnie.

The other two were provided by Wayne Peschel. The jet skis were only operated by licensed adult drivers.

After all the fun on the water, we were hungry and tired. Barbecue-onbun, chips, cold drinks, dips, and desserts were served while we listened to music on big stereos also provided by Wayne Peschel. The food was yummy!

Your Lodge 1 Barbie Doll Blondie, Bowyn Bauer —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth wins special category trophy Dear Friends, This past weekend was State YAD. You should have seen all of the crafts.

Boy, there are some talented youth in SPJST! I won third place in special category, and I was not expecting it at all. I was in so much shock. My mom screamed so loud she hurt my sister’s ears.

I am in the beseda dance group. It is so much fun. I had fun dancing at State YAD. I like to dance.

Your friend, Bayley Fulton, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth: State YAD was fun Dear Friends, I went to State YAD. It was fun.

My sissy won third place. My mom hurt my ears. She yelled loud. I had fun, and the long-haired boy singing was funny. I liked all of the crafts. I want to go again next year. Okay, bye.

Your friend, Abbey Fulton, age 6 —SPJST—

Sergeant-at-Arms David Mainard Flag Bearers Ty Stock and Kalen Ashcraft Assistant Flag Bearers Daven Kostroun and Zach Herzer

Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Members Ride Horses with District Three King

Amanda Droste of Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club is pictured riding a horse with 2007-2008 District Three King Blake Ryan recently.

King Blake took several youth members on horse rides.

Congratulations to the newly elected officers!

Next Meeting—June 21 Our next meeting is on June 21 at SummerFun USA. Meet at the entrance at 1:30 p.m. sharp. Hope to see you there for lots of fun and swimming!

Fraternally, Stephanie Vanicek —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club elects officers

Dear Readers, Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club met Sunday, May 4, 2008, for its monthly meeting. Election of officers were held. The new officers are: President Neil Rabroker Vice-President Matthew Hoelscher Secretary Ashlyn Zavodny

Treasurer Brooke Hoelscher Reporter Chris Zavodny Sergeant-at-Arms Kyle Hoelscher

Our next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, the day of Seaton’s picnic.

Matthew Hoelscher Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 97, Placedo Youth Club Visits Lodge Member in Nursing Home

Recently, the youth from Lodge 97, Placedo visited an adult lodge member who now resides at Twin Pines nursing home. Regina Vogt was pleasantly surprised at her early Mother's Day visit and was most appreciative of her care package. She received her favorites—fresh fruit, canned fruit, homemade banana bread, candies, and toiletries.

Pictured are, front, left to right, Sarah Bellanger, Regina Vogt, and special friend Donna Vanek. BACK: Matthew Bellanger, Youth Leader Bernadette Bellanger, and Dana and Dean Vanek.

Youth Letters Section

District Two Skating Party: February 11

Dear Members, It is time once again to see many of our friends from around the district.

Our last gathering was at the lock-in which seems like such a long time ago. I am looking forward to seeing all of you at our annual District Two Skating Party on Sunday, February 11, 2007, at Skate Haven in Temple. The time is from 5:15 to 7:15 p.m.

Each year, this activity seems to get bigger and better. Hopefully, we will have the biggest turnout ever. Please bring a friend who is not an SPJST member and maybe he or she will meet so many neat people and have so much fun that he/she will want to join your youth club. Think of the points you can get at this one activity if you talk them into joining. If you are not a skater, come anyway.

All youth will be in a drawing for many door prizes. Who knows—you may win a chocolate heart or a teddy bear for your sweetheart! There will be all sorts of prizes. This is one social where everyone is a winner.

I hope to see you all at Skate Haven on Sunday, February 11!

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 6 Cottonwood Youth Club reports on January meeting

Dear Readers, We held our youth meeting on Sunday, January 7, 2007. All reports were in order. The SPJST Camp TeeShirt Design Contest ends on January 31. All high seniors need to have

Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club readies for June 1 picnic

Dear Readers, The Lodge 47, Seaton picnic will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2008. The youth club has lots of new games planned so be sure and come out.

At the last meeting, we held the election of officers, and I got elected sergeant-at-arms.

Kyle Hoelscher —SPJST—

Healthy treats that sweeten summer

With the end of the school year on the horizon, it’s time to start planning your family summer fun! Top your grocery checklist with healthy summer treats that will appeal to the whole family.

“It’s not as hard as it seems,” says Laura Molseed, registered dietitian for Del Monte Foods, “to find something that is both healthy and delicious.”

Whether you’re at a backyard barbecue, hanging out by the pool, or taking a trip to the park, there are a variety of quick and healthy treats that will please everyone in the family.

“Keep your kitchens stocked with fruit cups, unsweetened applesauce and whole grain crackers for quick snacks,” says Trish Calvo of Shape magazine. “Animal crackers and fig bars are good for something sweet and they tend to be free of both high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats.

Another option is to give your kids a lightly sweetened cereal, dry as a

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treat. You can also take their favorite morning cereal and mix it with some raisins or dried cranberries for extra fiber.”

“There’s no shortage of ideas for healthy treats,” says Molseed, who offers these tips for healthy snacking.

• Combat the heat with a cool treat.

Try new Del Monte® Fruit ChillersTM (www.delmonte.com.).

This unique sorbet can be found in the canned fruit aisle and is the first product of its kind that allows the consumer to freeze and eat at their leisure.

“I usually don’t eat sweets, but since Fruit Chillers contain three-fourths serving of real fruit per cup and 100 percent Vitamin C, I allow myself and my kids this one treat,” says Jennifer Horowitz, a mother of two from Briarcliff, New York. Each frozen sorbet is a good source of nutrition and a guilt-free way to indulge your sweet tooth, cool off, and save your diet from a meltdown!”

• Make sure your snacks are as ready to go as you are. Because summer is often filled with spontaneous road trips or jaunts to the beach, keep your pantry stocked with homemade trail mix that includes raisins, nuts, and crackers to easily add into your beach bag. You can pack them into any size

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Welcomes New Youth Club Member

RYAN MATHIS

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club welcomes Ryan Mathis, age six, to the youth club. His family includes parents Brandt and Trish Konkler, and big sisters Erin and Jessica.

His hobbies include tee-ball, hunting, fishing, and anything to do with Spiderman.

Ryan attends Lakewood Elementary where he is in kindergarten.

—SPJST—

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Call (800) 727-7578 their scholarship papers sent in to the SPJST Home Office by February 1.

Discussion was brought up about the youth club donating to different charities.

Next Meeting—February 4 Our next meeting will be February 4 at 1:30 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Whitney Dobecka —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club gives to community

Dear Vestnik Readers, On November 21, 2006, Lodge 18, Elgin Youth Club gave $100 to the Elgin Food Pantry.

In December, we did a lot of things! We delivered Christmas ornaments to Elgin Golden Years.

Then on December 21, we gave them a $100 donation. Also, on the 21st, we gave $100 to Blue Santa and had our Christmas party. I know everyone had a blast and enjoyed the pizza.

On December 23, we delivered Christmas ornaments to the Taylor Assisted Living.

Now, these are the three donations the youth gave out this year; the Elgin Food Pantry, the Elgin Golden Years, and Blue Santa. We also gave $50 to the SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive.

I hope everyone had a great and merry Christmas, and I wish everyone a happy New Year!

Sincerely, Mikhaila Nelson —SPJST—

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Lodge 25, Ennis youth enjoys valentine games

Dear Readers, Our last meeting was very fun. We played two games—bingo and a game where we had to find three marshmallows with our mouths while blindfolded. I won a game of bingo and got a big Hershey’s Kiss. Thank you, Jennifer and April, for the games and prizes. We brought the snacks for this meeting. Everyone said the treats were really good. I hope everyone had a great Valentine’s Day. Sincerely, Hayley Slovak, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis youth: dance fun

Dear Readers, On January 31, 2009, I went to a dance competition.

Our team won first place. It was a lot of fun. We have another competition February 21. I have been taking dance lessons for five and one-half years.

This is a picture of me doing a pom pom route to “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” Erica Clark, age 8 —SPJST—

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Lodge 25, Ennis youth: skiing fun

Dear Vestnik Readers, Over the winter break, my family and I went skiing at Beaver Creek, Colorado. This was the first time I have ever been skiing, and it was so fun. I can’t wait to go again.

This is a picture of me on the mountain.

Madeline Clark, age 10 —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club reports on January meeting

The January 7, 2007, meeting of SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club was held at the Taiton Community Center at 2:05 p.m. The meeting was called to order by President Jarrett Dluhos.

Brandon Drapela led the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST Motto, and prayer.

Treasurer Kenna Bubela gave the treasurer’s report. The dues report was given by Assistant Treasurer Steven Drapela.

Old Business It was noted that the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive donations will be taken up at the January meeting.

Members were also reminded to turn in their SPJST Camp Tee-shirt Design Contest forms by January 31, 2007.

New Business Members were given the following dates: April 29, 2007 SPJST District Six Spring Meeting hosted by Lodge 23, Moravia June 1 to 3, 2007 LIT Retreat at Hamman Ranch in Bandera, Texas June 15 to 17, 2007 District Six Camp Stoney Creek Ranch Columbus, Texas July 15, 2007 District Six Youth Achievement Day hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton August 4, 2007 State Youth Achievement Day

Youth Leader’s Report Youth Leader Lisa Bubela reported that Lodge 30, Taiton’s Incentive Awards Banquet will be held on March 4. Set-up will begin at 9:30 a.m. The youth club meeting will begin at 10 a.m.; the meal will be served at 12 noon; and the adult meeting with award ceremony will begin at 1 p.m.

Brandon Drapela was the December birthday celebrant. Poems were read, and door prizes were exchanged.

Next Meeting—February 4 The next meeting will be held on February 4 at the Taiton Community Center at 2 p.m. The craft will be a valentine card with a poem inside.

The charity will be a valentine’s decoration to be given to the Czech

Lodge 30, Taiton youth: fun at district bowling tourney

Dear Vestnik Readers, I wanted to thank Mr. Mike and Mrs. Debbie for planning such a wonderful event. We had so much fun at the District Six Bowling Tournament in January. If you did not get to attend, you really missed a great time. It was funny watching everyone who had not bowled in a while. I sure hope that next year we have enough teams to fill all of the lanes.

I hope you have a great Valentine’s Day. I want to wish my mom, my meme, and my aunt Linda a happy Valentine’s Day! Dylan Treumer —SPJST—

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Stephanie Fucik made a motion to adjourn the meeting, and it was seconded by Gerard Marcaurele. The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m., and refreshments were served.

Fraternally, Stephanie Fucik Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 239, Hondo Youth Club meets this Sunday

Lodge 239, Hondo would like to invite all youth members to its first meeting of the year on Sunday, January 21, 2007, at 5 p.m. The adult meeting will follow at 6 p.m. We would like to encourage all members to attend.

If you have any questions, please call me at (830) 426-1320. Thank you.

Felix Palomo, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point Youth Club plans activities

Dear Members, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Youth Club won second place in the Lack’s Trim-a-Tree Contest in December.

Congratulations on a great job, youth members, and thanks to the lodges and community for all of the food donations.

The Christmas Open House was held at the Temple Cultural Activities Center on December 17. This was a terrific program. I hope everyone enjoyed the great performances.

Lodge 246 also had its Christmas party on December 17 at Las Casas in Temple. There was a great turn-out, and everyone had a great time.

We began the year with our first Adopt-a-Highway pickup on January 14.

The deadline for the SPJST Camp Tee-Shirt Design Contest is January 31.

We will deliver valentines to veterans on February. Watch for details.

Start thinking of ideas for our 2007 Join Hands Day project on May 5.

Fraternally, Bob Hagen, Youth Leader —SPJST—

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Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club invites you to a chili dinner this Friday, February 20, 2009, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Seaton Star Hall. A meal of chili, corn bread, dessert, and all the fixings will be available for voluntary donations.

The dinner is being held in conjunction with Lodge 47 Youth Club’s membership drive. The evening will also include games, fun, friends, and a silent auction.

If you or someone you know would like more information about Lodge 47’s youth club, please call me (254) 931-0639 or Assistant Youth Leader Tammy Pechal (254) 721-5718. The youth club meets at 1 p.m. on the first Sunday of each month.

Please join us at Seaton Star Hall for a delicious chili dinner this Friday!

Fraternally, Lynette Talasek, Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club Shares Valentines Dear Readers, On Sunday, February 8, 2009, the Lodge 84, Dallas Youth Club had its annual valentine visit and performance at St. Joseph’s Nursing Home.

We had a tap dance, a cello performance, and several valentine poems and stories. We gave red and white carnations and white potted flowers to Sister Adelaide for the residents to enjoy. Each youth member visited with the residents as they gave each resident a valentine card.

There was a one-eyed dog out on the enclosed patio whose name was Cherry.

Zachary and I went out to see her. She was a very sweet dog.

After everything was done at St. Joseph’s, we all met at Cici’s Pizza for food and the February meeting. It was a fun-filled day.

Fraternally, Melinda McClellan age 10 —SPJST—

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By Sam uel Vanicek 201 0-2011 SPJST State King Lodge 24, Cyclon e • Di st ric t Two

September 4 and September 11 were my first two appearances as SPJST State King. September 4 was Westfest, where I rode in Melanie and David’s famous Corvette during the parade.

State Queen Jackie and I had a great time throwing candy and waving at the spectators.

After the parade, we went to the SPJST booth at the Westfest fairgrounds. At the booth, the Royalty Court helped man a bean bag toss game where fest visitors could win prizes. We were also taken to the cultural amphitheatre where State Youth Director John Hoelscher gave Queen Jackie, Duke Ty, Duchess Chandee, and me a fine introduction to the crowd.

The following Saturday, we all met up at Caldwell’s Kolache Fest, where SPJST was sponsoring a kolache eating contest. The Royalty Court walked around the festival, handing out flyers for the big competition. After gathering enough people, the contest began. There were teams, girls, boys, women’s, and men’s divisions. Each was entertaining to watch. However, we kept pretty busy, loading trays with kolaches, cleaning the competition tables, and refilling water cups for the participants. We had a great time, and I felt the day ended all too soon.

I am really looking forward to my next appearances, and I would like to thank Jackie, Ty, Chandee, and their families for making the appearances such a wonderful time.

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On Saturday, August 7, 2010, our youth club held a short meeting at State YAD in Temple at the Mayborn Center. In between all the excitement we were able to hold a meeting and discuss a few topics. It was discussed and will be discussed at greater length in a future meeting the possibility of having a few fundraisers for a trip to Great Wolf Lodge.

Door prizes were awarded to a few lucky ones, and the meeting was over.

We then went into the State YAD award ceremony where Sam Vanicek was crowned State King and Ty Stock was crowned State Duke. They are both from Lodge 24, Cyclone. Way to go!

Our next meeting will be held on September 12 at Flag Hall for a ice cream social with all our grandparents.

Your reporter, Ty Stock —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth: Kolaches, Beseda, More Kolaches at Festival

Hi, my name is Sierra Cash of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, and I had fun at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell on September 11, 2010.

New Tabor Youth Club danced the beseda in the opening ceremonies with Snook Youth Club. We saw a lot of kolaches, too.

Anna and Andi LaFountain, both of Lodge 17, New Tabor, and I went to the Adventure Land Petting Zoo. We saw rabbits, a donkey, miniature pigs, goats, and ducks. There were lots of craft booths and lots and lots of food. There was a kolache eating contest, too.

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missed a meeting.

Happy Thanksgiving, and we will see you at our Christmas party on December 2!

Brandon Teplicek, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth enjoys meetings

I didn’t get to ride a float in the parade, but I did watch it as my brothers were wearing their Boy Scout uniforms and riding in it. I saw some of the Veterans, and I remembered what Mr. John told us at our last youth club meeting. I am anxious for our Christmas party. I have fun at our youth club meetings.

Holt Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth honors Veterans

As a Cub Scout, I got to participate in my first Veterans Day parade in San Angelo. It was fun, and I was proud to honor our Veterans. I want to ride in the Christmas parade with the youth club in November. I am looking forward to the Christmas party at the lodge hall.

Hutson Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth excited about Christmas party

I had fun at our meeting helping to pack soap, shampoo, and lotion in a washcloth for those less fortunate than us, talking about the Veterans Day parade, and the upcoming Christmas parade. We talked about our secret pals, too. I am looking forward to our Christmas party with our adult lodge.

Cammi Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena youth ride in parades

Our youth club had a very busy meeting, trying to get everything done before the adult meeting. I am excited about the two parades we will get to ride floats in —to honor our Veterans

Dear Vestnik, On November 10, 2012, I lost an important person in my life. My Nana went to be with the Lord after she fought a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was always so supportive of me in anything I was involved in. She was there to support me when I won District Three Queen on June 26, 2012. She hadn’t been diagnosed yet, but still feeling the signs of her illness, she sat and watched me that day in support of my run for queen. That was the type of Nana she was.

The Saturday she passed away, she

Lodge 17 youth Dillon Narro won Youth Grand Champion for his raspberry cream cheese kolaches.

Way to go, Dillon!

I had a great time. I hope to see you next year!

Sierra Cash, Activity Reporter —SPJST—

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Dear Members, On September 12, 2010, Lodge 17, New Tabor had a Grandparents Day celebration in honor of our many grandparents. We had a catered barbecue meal from Dave and Jerry’s with all the fixings. The peach cobbler was really good.

The youth club members each made a gift for their grandparents. We had a good time.

Logan, Macy N., Tabor, Dillon, Megan, Alexia, Macy M., Kadie, Colby, Andi, and Brittanie all got perfect attendance awards. Congrats to all of them!

Susan Skrabanek of Lodge 17, New Tabor, was named NFCA Fraternalist of the Year in Chicago. Way to go, Susie!

See you soon, Sierra Cash Activity Reporter —SPJST—

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New Tabor Youth Club’s beseda circle dances at the festival. RIGHT PHOTO: Andi LaFountain, left, and Sierra Cash.

and for the Christmas parade!

I am so glad that we voted to get presents for a child that really needs Christmas. And, our Christmas party will be here before long.

Happy Holidays to all of the SPJST readers!

Brandon Teplicek —SPJST—

was honored in a special way by an ALS walk. I was privileged to be part of the walk, along with 25 other family members and friends. Together, we raised $4,500 for a cure for ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). Judy Baucom, my Nana, I know is so proud of all of our hard work. I hope to make her proud in all I do. I will always hold special memories of her in my heart.

Fraternally, Reagan Langer 2012 District Three Queen Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club President —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Nana and District Three Queen Reagan when she was crowned in June 2012.

ABOVE: Aunt Dawn and Reagan.

BELOW: Team Judy.

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Lodge 49, Rowena youth rides in parade with Boy Scouts

I was not able to ride in the Runnels County Veterans Day parade with the youth club because I said I would ride with the Boy Scouts in the Tom Green County parade. It was neat to honor our Veterans because they have done so much for us.

I hope to ride in the Christmas parade with the youth club.

Hunter Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club invites all to December 1 Christmas party

Dear Members, Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club would like to invite you to our annual Christmas party on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at Lodge 88. The party will start at 11 a.m with Christmas carols and lunch to follow. We will also have a visit from good old St. Nick.

Our lodge is also collecting donations of socks, canned goods, or pet food for the local food pantries and shelters. If you would like to donate, please bring to the party.

I hope that you will join us for the party.

Fraternally, Michelle Wockenfuss Assistant Youth Leader —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club meets this Saturday

Dear Members, We will have our next meeting on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. Please be on time because at 11 a.m., we will have our Christmas party. I can’t wait. See you there!

Fraternally, Keith Wockenfuss, age 8 —SPJST—

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Lodge 9, Snook youth invites all to donkey basketball

Dear Vestnik Readers, Lodge 9, Snook “Sophomore Class” members are participating in a game of donkey basketball on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 6 p.m. We will also be serving burger baskets at 5 p.m. for $6 each. Tickets to the event are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. If you need tickets, please see one of our youth club members (Cody Dever, Robert Lewis, or myself).

Our March youth club meeting will

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be rescheduled due to this event.

Please come out and support us for a night filled with lots of fun and laughter!

Fraternally submitted, Zachary Shelfer —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club Delivers Valentines, Hugs, and Smiles

SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club members met Sunday, February 6, 2011, for their monthly meeting. The youth made more than 60 valentine-themed door hangers and magnets for Garden Villa Nursing Home residents. On Tuesday evening, February 8, Youth Leader Lisa Bubela and youth members Sarah Supak, Luc Marcaurele, and Jeremy Supak met at the nursing home to visit residents and hand deliver valentines around to the rooms. The women and men of Garden Villa were excited and very talkative. Young Luc was pulled in for many hugs, and many handshakes and smiles were given by Sarah and Jeremy. Youth and charge nurses pictured above displaying some of the valentines are, left to right, Sarah Supak, Laura Martinez, Luc Marcaurele, Carolina Rodriguez, and Jeremy Supak.

Lodge 17 New Tabor youth reports on February meeting

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

The February 2011 meeting at SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club was great. There were lots of door prizes! I always like it when it’s my turn to bring items for Adopt-aSoldier. I think it’s good that we are supporting our troops in whatever way we can.

All of us brought handmade valentines for the people who live in nursing homes in Caldwell.

This month’s meeting was special because I brought a friend whom I have wanted to join SPJST for a long time. I think he had a good time and is going to join. Then, we will have the SPJST Four Musketeers - Dillon, Brandon, Laramie, and Mason!

Sincerely, Brandon J. Powell —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth wins first place ribbon

Dear Readers, I had fun at the Expo Center in Belton because I received a first place champion ribbon for my knife.

Next Sunday, we will have our District Two skating party at Skate Haven.

I hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Chase Alexander —SPJST—

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Well, it is official! I am going to be a Bearkat! I will be attending Sam Houston State University in Huntsville this fall.

My parents took my friend Haley Stifflemire and me for a visit, and I am really liked the campus. I am excited to be majoring in biology with a minor in education.

It is a busy time because I am working on scholarships and getting things ready for graduation and college.

I only have three more SPJST youth club meetings, so it is a little sad to think that my time in New Tabor Youth Club is about to come to an end. I am sure I will stop in for a visit when I am home on the first Sundays of the month!

Fraternally yours, Colby Havemann 2007 SPJST State King —SPJST—

Dear Readers, This past week was the Bell County Youth Fair. I placed in many things and got a reserve grand champion award, but did not get to go to auction.

My cousin Brooke went to auction and sold her fryer rabbits.

Fraternally, Brady Alexander —SPJST—

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Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Host Successful Glow-in-the-Dark Party

On October 6, 2013, Lodge 29, Taylor Youth Club held a glow-in-thedark/black light party, which was also a membership drive. We had a wonderful time. We had 17 youth members and 13 guests attend—not to mention the many adults who were there. Two of the guests are SPJST members, and we’re so glad they came out to see what fun the youth program is. We hope to have them back!

We draped the dance floor area with large sheets of cardboard decorated with neon markers and spray paint. We

hung black lights in the middle to give off the glowing effect. State Youth Director Lynette Talasek and District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky shared our amazing youth program with the visitors while the current youth group met with a gentleman from Applebee’s to discuss our upcoming fundraiser.

Once our meetings were finished, we had all the kids get in the middle of the cardboard and switched the lights.

They had a blast looking at the shirts and clothing that glowed. We had a va-

riety of games to play, including pass the glow-in-the-dark poop! (It wasn’t really poop.) Then, we had snacks and all received door prizes. Thank you, Lynette and Patsy, for bringing the door prizes! Thank you, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda, for providing the cups that change colors. They were a hit! We hope everyone had a good time and hopefully we’ll see some new faces in our youth group soon!

Cristy Girod, Youth Leader —SPJST—

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LEFT TO RIGHT: The glowing background; Basil Mohad and friend Tyler Pechlaner; Christian Moore, Ayden Bean, and friends; Amanda Kaderka and cousin Sarah Vrabel. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Left to right are Youth Leader Cristy Girod, State Youth Director Lynette Talasek, District Two

Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, and Assistant Youth Leader Connie Voigt. BELOW PHOTO 2: Glowing background. BELOW PHOTO 3: Dounia, Aaron, Sarah, Collin, and Kaitlyn. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Emily Reeves, Amanda Kaderka, and guests.

LEFT PHOTO: Game time! CENTER PHOTO: Group photo! RIGHT PHOTO: Meeting with youth about Applebee’s fundraiser. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Meeting with SYD Lynette and DYC Patsy. BELOW PHOTO 2:

Visitors Madison Kaiser and Starlynn Thonig. BELOW PHOTO 3: SYD Lynette and daughter Zoe. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Kara, front, and her two friends Hailey Stephens and Alisha Cantwell.

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The king and queen are selected on the basis of the presentation of a prepared speech during which they are scored on content, delivery and overall poise. All of the individuals competing for the titles of SPJST State King and SPJST State Queen are winners in their own right, having been selected to represent their respective districts as king and queen candidates. The first SPJST State Queen was

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selected in 1963 and an SPJST State King was added for the first time in 1966.

Today’s winning State King and Queen representatives receive scholarships and together with their State Duke and Duchess represent SPJST at various statewide functions, parades, and festivals and various city and community events.

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State Queen Frances Miller • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco Escort Alan Hensel • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Duchess Donna Gerlich • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco District One: Queen Shirley Cech (39), Escort Roy Novosad (39) District Two: Queen Janet Cabla (47), Escort Larry Bartek (47) Duchess Anna Rose Divis (47) District Five: Queen Dana Cameron (139), Escort Lonnie Lostak (139) Duchess Jo Ann Heiman (139) District Seven: Queen Shirley Hrna (107), Escort David Koenig (107) Duchess Joan Pavliska (107)

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State Queen Susan Ilse • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton Escort Bennie Krpec • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Marian Dorotik • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton District One: Queen Marilyn Hrnicko (169), Escort Allen Hrnicko (169) District Two: Queen Theresa Naivar (29), Escort John Stalmach (48) Duchess Mary Ann Tucek (29) District Four: Queen Charlyn Urban (49), Escort Doyle Urban (49) Duchess Janice Holubec (49) District Five: Queen Bonnie Sue Cox (88), Duchess Frances Vala (88) District Seven: Queen Joan Pavliska (107), Escort Joe Bob Pavliska (107) Duchess Jill Pavliska (107)

State Queen Lillie Mae Melnar • District Five - Lodge 142, Houston Escort Eugene Polnick • District Five - Lodge 142, Houston State Duchess Rose Ann Janik • District Five - Lodge 142, Houston District One: Queen Elaine Jakubik (9), Escort Joey Adamcik (9) Duchess Debbie Sebesta (9) District Two: Queen Donna Gommert (80), Escort Bobby Michatz (80) Duchess Janice Vitek (24) District Three: H H H 1966 State Royalty Queen Carol Nesuda (25) Escort Roger Nesuda (25) Duchess Frances Jo Kudrna (25) District Four: Queen Frances Storek (73) Escort Joe Pavliska (73) Duchess Mary Jane Marek (73) District Six: Queen Trudy Brdecka (28) Escort Louis Brdecka (28) District Seven: Queen Judy Polasek (107) Escort Johnny Svoboda (107) Duchess Judy Koenig (107)

State King Randy Dodgen • District Two - Lodge 87, Temple State Duke Earl Engbrock • District Two - Lodge 87, Temple State Queen Frances Jo Kudrna • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Duchess Jeannie Trojacek • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis District One: King Jerry Vytopil (39), Duke Daniel Matcek (39) Queen Bernice Jakubik (9), Duchess Gail Slovacek (9) District Two: Queen Sylvia Motl (47), Duchess Debbie Sodek (47) District Three: King Johnnie Krizan (6), Duke Danny Mynar (6) District Four: King Edward L. Marek (73), Queen Alice Ptacek (77) District Five: King Ronald Sefcik (146), Duke Michael Vacek (146) Queen Karen Elaine Susan (81), Duchess Ava Marie Toon (81) District Six: King Larry Kalina (58), Duke Darrell Kutac (58) Queen Angie Sablatura (30), Duchess Madilyn Merta (30) District Seven: King Edward Hrna (107), Queen Shirley Polasek (107)

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State King Ernie Makovy • District Three - Lodge 6, Cottonwood State Duke Edward Helona • District Three - Lodge 6, Cottonwood State Queen Bonnie Cox • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Duchess Jode Jean Elzner • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston

State King Robert Leshikar • District Two - Lodge 48, Beyersville State Duke Rodney Matoska • District Two - Lodge 48, Beyersville State Queen Karen Matl • District Two - Lodge 87, Temple State Duchess Carla Engbrock • District Two - Lodge 87, Temple

District One: King Andrew John Vavra (17), Duke Jerry Zavodny (17) Queen Betty Trcalek (17), Duchess Ray Ann Cedidla (17) District Two: King Robert Leshikar (48), Duke Darrell Matoska (29) Queen Betty Olejnik (47), Duchess Anna Marie Jakubec (47) District Three: Queen Jane Novak (130), Duchess Cynthia Banik (35) District Four: King Edward Marek (73) District Five: King Neal Adamcik (88), Duke Kenneth Broz (88) District Six: King Charles Strode (4), Duke Michael Strode (4) Queen Patricia Janik (30), Duchess Judy Dluhos (30) District Seven: King Mike Pavliska (107), Duke Merlin Polasek (107) Queen Pamela Pavliska (107), Duchess Janet Jahns (107)

District One: King Jimmy Schwierzke (17), Duke Vince Schielack (17) Queen Florence Vavra (17), Duchess Donna Trcalek (17) District Three: King Jimmy Strunc (25), Duke Mark Strunc (25) Queen Marilyn Parma (130), Duchess Anne Oates (130) District Four: King Johnny Laushmann (73), Duke Bobby Sosolik (95) Queen Janet Pavliska (73), Duchess Cindy Laushmann (73) District Five: King Ronald Sefcik (146), Duke Eugene Sefcik (146) Queen Joan Zalmanek (88), Duchess Vicky Hegwood (88) District Six: King Alfred Sabrsula (58), Duke Anthony Kutac (58) Queen Geraldine Kalina (58), Duchess Kathryn Kutac (58)

H H H 1969 State Royalty H H H

State King Robert Urban • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Donald Petr • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Janice Haskovec • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Duchess Rita Krajca • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis District One: King Alvin Vavra (17), Queen Susan Zavodny (17) District Two: King Leon Zavodny (47), Duke Jodie Zavodny (47) Queen Paula Jeter (47), Duchess Janet Sodek (47) District Four: King Raymond Macha (157), Duke Walter Kristinek (157) Queen Nancy Kveton (157), Duchess Janet Kristinek (157) District Five: King Richard Lawrence (88), Queen Nancy Zalmanek (88) District Six: King Ronnie Sralla (153), Duke Keith Dyson (153) Queen Madilyn Merta (30), Duchess Clare Dorotik (30) District Seven: King David Hrncir (117), Duke Brent Hrncir (117) Queen Patricia Pavliska (107), Duchess Roxanne Bayer (107)

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H H H 1970 State Royalty H H H

State King Theodore Dusek, Jr. • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Duke Ronald Schielack • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Queen Patsy Kalina • District Six - Lodge 58, Hungerford State Duchess Ramona Holmes • District Six - Lodge 58, Hungerford District One: Queen Patricia Marek (13), Duchess Judy Marek (13) District Two: King Leon Zavodny (47), Duke Steven Sodek (47) Queen Emilie Cavanaugh (20) District Three: King Daryl Parma (130), Duke Glenn Sparks (130) Queen Patti Dulock (6), Duchess Karen Hykel (6) District Four: King Charles Lawrence (77), Duke Chad Lawrence (77) Queen Theresa Bartos (157), Duchess Janet Kristinek (157) District Five: King Drew Weiss (88), Duke Gary Wehring (88) Queen Frances Dixon (88), Duchess Elizabeth Mikolajewski (88) District Six: King Kenneth Sabrsula (58) District Seven: Queen Patricia Pavliska (107), Duchess Wendy Bayer (107)

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H H H 1971 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1972 State Royalty H H H

State King Anton Kaluza • District Three - Lodge 6, Cottonwood State Duke Jimmy Uptmor • District Three - Lodge 6, Cottonwood State Queen Pat Parma • District Three - Lodge 130, Dallas State Duchess Becki Skrabanek • District Three - Lodge 130, Dallas

State King Marvin Patak • District Three - Lodge 135, Ennis State Queen Connie Hrncir • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Duchess Deanne Chapman • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown

District One: King James Prihoda (9), Duke Gary Junek (9) Queen Nina Lednicky (9), Duchess Jan Schoenemann (9) District Four: King Brent Sosolik (95), Duke Randy Sosolik (95) Queen Felicia Macha (157), Duchess Barbara Carnahan (157) District Five: King Lin Lesak (88), Duke Jeffrey Elzner (88) Queen Marion Kadlecek (88), Duchess Vivian Hegwood (88) District Six: King Kenneth Sabrsula (58), Duke Anthony Spacek (58) Queen Sally Sembera (153), Duchess Melany Drastata (153) District Seven: Queen Connie Hrncir (117), Duchess Deanne Chapman (117)

H H H 1973 State Royalty H H H

State King Lin Lesak • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Duke Ronnie Barcak • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Queen Cindy Horak • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Janet Pokladnik • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas District One: King Dick Dusek (17) Queen Renea Koehler (39), Duchess Doris Matcek (39) District Two: King Frankie Klinkovsky, Jr. (47), Duke Donald Malovets (47) Queen Rosanne Martine (20), Duchess Bernadette Martine (20) District Three: King Johnnie Gaidusek, Jr. (66), Duke Danny Slovak (66) District Four: King Neal Socha (160), Duke Larry Mazur (160) Queen Mary Anne Socha (160), Duchess Karen Braden (160) District Five: Queen Lynn Wahlberg (88), Duchess Margie Barcak (88) District Six: King James Vanek (32), Duke Thomas Vanek (32) Queen Monica Merta (30), Duchess Karen Kahanek (30)

District One: King Ronnie Hejl (9), Duke Michael Junek (9) Queen Elaine Randermann (39), Duchess Terri Hubacek (39) District Two: King Frankie Klinkovsky, Jr. (47), Duke Donald Malovets (47) Queen Rita Batla (80) District Three: Queen Bobbie Moucka (135), Duchess Tammie Bryant (135) District Four: King Neal Socha (160), Duke Alan Pelzel (160) Queen Tricia Sosolik (95), Duchess Nita Sosolik (95) District Five: King Kenneth Broz (88), Duke Mark Wahlberg (88) Queen Lynn Wahlberg (88), Duchess Debbie Wehring (88) District Six: King James Vanek (32), Duke Thomas Vanek (32) Queen Monica Merta (30), Duchess Monica Krpec (30)

H H H 1974 State Royalty H H H

State King Scott Eliff • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Duke Brent Hrncir • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Queen Jo Beth Hornung • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Duchess Caroline Liska • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown District One: King Bruce Faust (9), Duke Michael Kovar (9) Queen Kathy Schoeneman (9), Duchess Cheryl Junek (9) District Two: King Ralph Patterson (74), Duke Gregory Neel (74) Queen Dianne Johnston (74), Duchess Jennifer Hodges (74) District Three: King Randy Pavelka (35), Duke Darrin Banik (35) Queen Denise Banik (35), Duchess Julie Hand (35) District Four: King Aaron Braden (160), Duke Alan Pelzel (160) Queen Linda Pelzel (160), Duchess Karen Braden (160) District Five: King Kenny Broz (88), Duke Bobby Allbritton (88) Queen Jode Elzner (88), Duchess Cathy Brady (88) District Six: King Ray Orsak (40), Duke Kevin Boff (40) Queen Karen Dorotik (30), Duchess Yvonne Kresta (30)

1953 - 2013

H H H 1975 State Royalty H H H

State King Stephen Parrish • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady State Duke Russell Bond • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady State Queen Jan Hajda • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger State Duchess Susannah Marburger • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger District One: King Edward Zavodny (17), Duke Albert Surovik (17), Queen Susan Trcalek (17), Duchess Sheila Hildebrand (17) District Three: King Mark Wood (35), Duke Donis Wilson (35) Queen Cynthia Banik (35), Duchess Dawn Pavelka (35) District Four: King Terry Carnahan (77), Duke Alan Pelzel (160) Queen Cheryl Pelzel (160), Duchess Karen Braden (160) District Five: King John Griffin (88), Duke Vernon Hegwood (88) Queen Arlene Malak (88), Duchess Kristen Lamza (88) District Six: King Nick Schwartzkopf (40), Duke Richard Sablatura (40) Queen Peggy Kalina (58), Duchess Sandra Spacek (58) District Seven: King Mark Purchis (107), Duke Marty Purchis (107) Queen Terese Purchis (107), Duchess Amanda Burleson (107)

H H H 1977 State Royalty H H H

State King Steven Stanislav • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Duke Jeffery Nors • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Queen Donna Trcalek • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Duchess Michelle Surovik • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor District One: King Mark Januszewski (169), Duke Chris Canglose (169) District Two: King Timothy Rafferty (29), Duke John Grieger (29) Queen Debbie Marburger (20) Duchess Tessa Mikulencak (20) District Three: Queen Debbie Becan (84), Duchess Tara Andreason (84) District Five: King Mark Wahlberg (88), Duke Jeff Barcak (88) Queen Brenda Martin (88), Duchess Melissa McSpadden (88) District Six: Queen Annie Marie Zabransky (4), Duchess Kim Drozd (4) District Seven: King Tim Powell (117), Duke John Foerster (117) Queen Terese Purchis (107), Duchess Annette Dziuk (107)

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State King Randy Flasowski • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady State Duke Ricky Flasowski • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady State Queen Charlotte Banik • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk State Duchess Honey Brown • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk District One: King David Kovar (9), Duke Joey Slovacek (9) Queen Melissa Slenk (9), Duchess Ginger Junek (9) District Two: Queen Becky Swanson (48), Duchess Ginger Wuensche (48) District Three: King David Dobecka (6), Duke Bennie Mynar (6) District Four: King Chad Lawrence (77) Queen Jane Kveton (157), Duchess Kimberly Hood (157) District Five: King Mark Wahlberg (88), Duke Jeffrey Barcak (88) Queen Carla Adams (88), Duchess Debra Dobesh (88) District Six: King Dennis Vanek (32), Duke Rodney Horelka (32) Queen Marilyn Vincik (153), Duchess Sherri Moseley (153) District Seven: King Mark Purchis (107), Duke Jason Heritage (107) Queen Terese Purchis (107), Duchess Wendy Bayer (107)

H H H 1978 State Royalty H H H

State King Donnie Lueck • District Two - Lodge 177, Academy State Duke Jamie Roach • District Two - Lodge 177, Academy State Queen Tena Urbanek • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Duchess Donna Stanislav • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco District One: King Bobby Mikulin (13), Duke Keith Spitzenberger (13) Queen Deidra Kocurek (169), Duchess Kim Schubert (169) District Two: Queen Terri Lynn Bobalik (74), Duchess Meredith Arnold (74) District Three: King Eddie Banik (35), Duke Richard Burney (35) District Four: King Randy Sosolik (95), Queen Janet Kristinek (157) District Five: King Mark Wahlberg (88), Duke Jeff Barcak (88) Queen Brenda Martin (88), Duchess Shirley Barcak (88) District Six: Queen Clare Dorotik (30), Duchess Jean Dorotik (30)

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H H H 1979 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1980 State Royalty H H H

State King Terry Wayne Loessin • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger State Duke Lance Ebner • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger State Queen Kelly Cavanaugh • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger State Duchess Brianna Bohac • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger

State King Eddie Banik • District Three - Lodge 35 Elk State Duke Jason Brown • District Three - Lodge 35 Elk State Queen Carol Skrabanek • District Three - Lodge 130, Dallas State Duchess Laura Pottkotter • District Three - Lodge 130, Dallas

District One: King Kellen Kocurek (169), Duke Chris Kocurek (169) Queen Theresa Martin (169), Duchess Amy Kocurek (169) District Three: King Richard Daniel (35), Duke Mark Daniel (35) Queen Becki Skrabanek (130), Duchess Gail Docekal (130) District Four: King Stanley Kristinek (157), Duke Shoan Schuknecht (157) Queen Jena Haisler (73), Duchess Shannon Blankenship (73) District Five: King Mark Wahlberg (88), Duke Jay Mynar (88) Queen Vivian Hegwood (88), Duchess Debbie Bulin (88) District Six: King Anthony Spacek (58) Queen Yvonne Krpec (30), Duchess Michelle Krpec (30) District Seven: King James Baker, Jr. (117), Duke Donald Marek (117) Queen Cynthia Tepera (79), Duchess Tammy Rambo (79)

District One: King Darryl Slovacek (9), Duke John See, III (9) Queen Jeanne Eckermann (179), Duchess Staci Schoenst (179) District Two: King David Marburger (20), Duke Greg David (20) Queen Kelli Andel (24), Duchess Diane Dorner (24) District Four: King Stanley Kristinek (157), Queen Kathy Carnahan (77) District Five: King Ronnie Barcak (88), Duke Jay Mynar (88) Queen Margie Barcak (88), Duchess Shirley Barcak (88) District Six: Jackie Marek (50), Duchess Dennice Rek (50) District Seven: King Brent Hrncir (117), Duke Donald Marek (117) Queen Diane Lyssy (107), Duchess Stephanie Burleson (107)

H H H 1981 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1982 State Royalty H H H

State King Joe Prachyl • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Carl Ondrusek • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Kelly Korenek • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Kristi Korenek • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton

State King Darrin Banik • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk State Duke Tommy Pavelka • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk State Queen Mandy Mikulencak • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger State Duchess Kari Kovar • District Two - Lodge 20, Granger

District One: King Albert Surovik (9), Duke Paul Ihlenfeldt (9) Queen Sandra Schoeneman (9), Duchess Denna Macik (9) District Two: King Chris Smitherman (74), Duke Jeff Smitherman (74) Queen Dana Volek (187), Duchess Dawn Hipsher (187) District Three: Queen Pamela Thun (35), Duchess Kathy Thun (35) District Four: King Stanley Kristinek (157) Queen Annette Carnahan (77), Duchess Shannon Blankenship (73) District Five: King Mark Mynar (88), Duke Jay Mynar (88) District Six: King Rodney Horelka (32), Duke Jason Motal (32) District Seven: Queen Donna Cordes (107), Duchess Jennifer Heritage (107)

District One: Queen Dana Herzik (13), Duchess Trudy Krenek (13) District Two: King Troy Marx (29), Duke Clay Schneider (29) District Three: Queen Theresa Dobecka (6), Duchess Lanette Hykel (6) District Four: Queen Kathy Carnahan (77), Duchess Debbie Hrncirik (73) District Five: King Vincent Hegwood (88), Duke Karl Pflughaupt (88) Queen Debbie Dobesh (88), Duchess Shirley Barcak (88) District Six: King Rodney Horelka (32), Duke Jason Motal (32) Queen Marjorie Treumer (30), Duchess Stephanie Roye (30) District Seven: King Joe Landin (117), Duke Darryl Foster (117) Queen Lori Clyburn (117), Duchess Jennifer Marek (117)

1953 - 2013

H H H 1983 State Royalty H H H

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State King Donald Steinke • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk State Duke Timothy Pavelka • District Three - Lodge 35, Elk State Queen Shana Patterson • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duchess Michelle Skrabanek • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton

State King Joe Landin • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Duke Darryl Foster • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Queen Staci Engel • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown State Duchess Jennifer Marek • District Seven - Lodge 117, Robstown

District One: King John Rychlik (17), Duke Chris Beasley (17) Queen Penny Spitzenberger (13), Duchess Monica Spitzenberger (13) District Two: King Joe Giarrusso (187), Duke Patrick Johnson (187) District Three: Queen Becky Crockett (35), Duchess Robin Breitkreutz (35) District Four: King Tim Orsak (73), Duke Chris Orsak (73) Queen Janeece Haisler (73), Duchess Shannon Blankenship (73) District Five: King Vincent Hegwood (88), Duke Karl Pflughaupt (88) Queen Doris Fabrygel (88), Duchess Kim Fabrygel (88) District Six: King Michael Marek (40), Duke Danny Borak, Jr. (40) Queen Michelle Srubar (30), Duchess Lenice Kaspar (30) District Seven: King Joe Landin (117), Duke Darryl Foster (117) Queen Amanda Burleson (107), Duchess Jackie Burleson (107)

District One: King John Rychlik (17), Duke Clay Fritcher (17) Queen Penny Spitzenberger (13), Duchess Amy Brown (13) District Two: King Scott Listiak (74), Duke Matt West (74) Queen Tessa Mikulencak (20), Duchess Vanessa David (20) District Three: King Richard Andreason (84), Duke Brandon Andreason (84) Queen Shirley Dobecka (6), Duchess Tammi Dobecka (6) District Four: King Greg Blankenship (73) Queen Donna Coody (73), Duchess Lisa Tomanek (73) District Five: King Vernon Hegwood (88) Duke Paul Pflughaupt (88) Queen Doris Fabrygel (88), Duchess Kristy Sokol (88) District Six: Queen Jo Danette Henderson (40), Duchess Sharon Borak (40)

H H H 1985 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1986 State Royalty H H H

State King Michael Marek • District Six - Lodge 40, El Campo Hillje State Duke Danny Borak • District Six - Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje State Queen Lisa Reznik • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Meribeth Novak • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas

State King John See, III • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Duke Ashley Victorick • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Queen Sheri Michka • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady State Duchess Amber Christian • District Two - Lodge 74, Lovelady

District One: King Mark Jakubik (9), Duke Matthew Jakubik (9) Queen Melanie Matus (17), Duchess Mandy Travis (17) District Two: King Edward Giarrusso (187), Duke David Giarrusso (187) Queen Lawanna Price (74) District Three: King Paul Manak (84), Duke Brian Becan (84) District Four: King Shoan Schuknecht (157), Duke Jason Kristinek (157) Queen Michelle Powers (157), Duchess Jennifer Kristinek (157) District Six: Queen Jody Henderson (40), Duchess Sharon Borak (40) District Seven: Queen Stephanie Burleson (107), Duchess Jennifer Hrna (107)

District One: Queen Nika White (188), Duchess Jennifer Ackley (188) District Two: King Lance Ebner (20), Duke Michael Washam (20) District Three: King Charles Pokladnik (84), Duke Aaron Kopecky (84) Queen Staci Hubenak (92), Duchess Kelli Kubala (92) District Four: King Shoan Schuknecht (157), Duke Stacey Branham (49) Queen Charlotte Halfmann (49), Duchess Tammy Strube (49) District Six: Queen Jody Henderson (40), Duchess Sharon Borak (40) District Seven: King Darryl Foster (117), Duke Alex Landin (117) Queen Annette Dziuk (107), Duchess Lacey Pavliska (107)

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H H H 1987 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1988 State Royalty H H H

State King Michael Morris • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duke Joshua Smith • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Queen Melissa Victorick • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Duchess Rebekah See • District One - Lodge 9, Snook

State King Daryl Kortis • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duke Jason Reese • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Queen Marcy Dorotik • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Sarah Dluhos • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton

District One: King John Beasley (17), Duke Timothy Beasley (17) District Two: Queen Brianna Bohac (20), Duchess Brenna Bohac (20) District Three: King Eugene Reznik (84), Duke Richard Kopecky (84) Queen Lanette Hykel (6), Duchess Tammi Dobecka (6) District Four: Queen Shannon Blankenship (73), Duchess Robyn Jansa (160) District Six: Queen Lori Holub (40), Duchess Lisa Morris (40) District Seven: King Darryl Foster (117), Duke Alex Landin (117) Queen Annette Dziuk (107), Duchess Lacey Pavliska (107)

District One: King Brian Faust (39) Trudy Krenek (13), Duchess Amanda Kostelka (13) District Two: Queen Kathy Listiak (74), Duchess Christy Millican (74) District Three: King Brandon Andreason (84), Duke Neal Andreason (84) Queen Stephanie Becan (84), Duchess Leslie Barnes (84) District Four: Queen Shannon Blankenship (73) District Five: King Keith Kieschnick (142), Duke Nicholas Havemann (88), Queen Crystal Wallace (88), Duchess Jamie Meyer (88) District Six: King Jason Motal (32), Duke Eric Motal (32) District Seven: King Donald Marek (117), Duke Devin Koehler (185) Queen Cheryl Majek (79), Duchess Kelly Ciomperlik (107)

H H H 1990 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1989 State Royalty H H H

State King Brian Becan • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Chris Coker • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Stephanie Roye • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Crystal Roye • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton District One: King Brian Faust (39) Queen Holly Suehs (17), Duchess Cindy Sebesta (17) District Two: King Tom Bowen (18) Queen Tallula Hyman (74), Duchess Tanya Haynie (74) District Three: Queen Barbara Reznik (84), Duchess Kelli Kopecky (84) District Five: King Keith Kieschnick (142), Duke Nicholas Havemann (88) Queen Crystal Wallace (88), Duchess Melissa Havemann (88) District Six: King Darren Dybala (40), Duke Jared Dybala (40)

State King Jason Reese • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duke David Koslovsky • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Queen Leslie Barnes • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Kelly Sims • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas District One: King Chris Beasley (17), Duke Marshall Petty (17) Queen Holly Suehs (17), Duchess Alexis Johnson (17) District Two: Queen Melanie Zavodny (24), Duchess Jennifer Ashcraft (24) District Three: King Kyle Matus (84), Duke CJ (Christopher) Novak (84) District Four: Queen Robyn Jansa (160), Duchess Cara Jansa (160) District Five: King Keith Kieschnick (142), Duke Nicholas Havemann (88) Queen Michelle Linney (88), Duchess Kristy Sokol (88) District Six: King Darren Dybala (40), Duke Jared Dybala (40) Queen Kim Kacal (40), Duchess Sharon Borak (40) District Seven: King Charlie Majek (79), Duke Steve Rebecek (79) Queen Jackie Burleson (107), Duchess Dorothy Reed (107)

1953 - 2013

H H H 1991 State Royalty H H H

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State King Tommy Rieger • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor State Duke Chad Tallas • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor State Queen Bridget Schwartz • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo State Duchess Cara Jansa • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo

State King Paul Pflughaupt • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Duke Darrell Havemann • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Queen Lindsey Michalak • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Duchess Tamara Williams • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston

District One: King Chad Kovar (9), Duke Jason Gaas (9) Queen Lana Urbanovsky (17), Duchess Vicki Morehead (17) District Two: Queen Carey Holman (187), Duchess Tracy Betak (187) District Three: King Tony Mayes (84), Duke JJ Novak (84), Queen Holly Hubenak (92), Duchess Melissa Hubenak (92) District Five: King Keith Kieschnick (142), Duke Nicholas Havemann (88) Queen Melissa Havemann (88), Duchess Tiffany Petter (88) District Six: King Dan Borak (40), Duke Brian Kutach (40) Queen Lenice Kaspar (30), Duchess Rachel Dluhos (30) District Seven: King Charles Majek (79), Duke Stephen Rebecek (79) Queen Stephanie Rebecek (79), Duchess Tiffany Rambo (79)

District One: King Chris Beasley (17), Duke Matthew Nors (17) Queen Rebecca See (9), Duchess Heather Slenk (9) District Two: King Jason Cervenka (29), Duke Chad Cervenka (29) Queen Lori Greger (47), Duchess Lisa Greger (47) District Three: King Neal Andreason (84), Duke Michael Kenney (84) Queen Meribeth Novak (84), Duchess Jamie Lyn Novak (84) District Four: Queen Shanna Smetana (49), Duchess Melissa Smetana (49) District Six: Queen Lenice Kaspar (30), Duchess Rachel Dluhos (30) District Seven: Queen Stephanie Rebecek (79), Duchess Tiffany Rambo (79)

H H H 1993 State Royalty H H H

State King John Buri • District Five - Lodge 142, Houston State Duke Leslie Watkins • District Five - Lodge 172, Pasadena State Queen Valerie Roye • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Crystal Roye • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton District One: King Randy See (9), Duke Jess Junek (9) Queen Monica Spitzenberger (13), Duchess Magan Zimmerhanzel (13) District Two: King James Kortis (47), Duke David Kortis (47) Queen Patti Teague (20), Duchess Laura Spanel-Weber (20) District Three: King Brian Holland (25), Duke Jake Holland (25) Queen Meribeth Novak (84), Duchess Jamie Lyn Novak (84) District Five: Queen Kristy Sokol (88), Duchess Christina Janak (88) District Seven: King Devin Koehler (185), Duke Derek Koehler (185) Queen Jennifer Marek (117), Duchess Whitney Bohnenberger (185)

H H H 1994 State Royalty H H H

State King Jason Cervenka • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor State Duke Chad Cervenka • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor State Queen Delia Wiederhold • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box State Duchess Lindsey Wiederhold • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box District One: King Randall See (9), Duke Dwayne Macik (9) District Two: Queen Melanie Koslovsky (47), Duchess Rachel Baca (47) District Three: King Chris Coker (84), Duke Daniel Coker (84) Queen Melissa Hubenak (92), Duchess Jesica Lee May (92) District Four: King Todd Schwartz (160), Duke Jimmy Halfmann (160) District Five: King Jason Hermis (142), Duke Michael Schleider (142) Queen Misty Setliff (172), Duchess Amanda Hermis (142) District Six: King Jeremy Kalmus (4), Duke Nicholas Vahalik (4) Queen Brandi Dum (97), Duchess Nicole Dum (97) District Seven: Queen Andrea Mills (185), Duchess Holly Reynolds (185)

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H H H 1995 State Royalty H H H

H H H 1996 State Royalty H H H

State King CJ Novak • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Rusty Sims • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Brandi Dum • District Six - Lodge 97, Placedo State Duchess Kristen Dum • District Six - Lodge 97, Placedo

State King Justin Engelke • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Duke Douglas Galler • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Queen Karen Bender • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston State Duchess Krystle Bender • District Five - Lodge 88, Houston

District One: King Matthaeu Ford (13), Duke Anthony Ford (13) Queen Mindy Suehs (17), Duchess Cheryl Story (17) District Two: King Jason Koliha (24), Duke Scott Hudson (24) Queen Allyson Holman (187), Duchess Lacy Cervenka (29) District Three: Queen Meribeth Novak (84), Duchess Jamie Lyn Novak (84) District Four: King Todd Schwartz (160), Duke Austin Miller (160) Queen Jennifer Block (160), Duchess Sarah Dierschke (160) District Five: King Jason Hermis (142), Duke Michael Schleider (142) Queen Crystal Nolan (172), Duchess Lauren Goodwin (88) District Six: King James Svetlik (4), Duke Adam Siptak (4) District Seven: King Stacey Branham (185) Queen Andrea Mills (185), Duchess Sarah Jaroszewski (185)

District One: King Vince Morehead (17), Duke Kyle Skrabanek (17) Queen Sue Ellen Flippin (13), Duchess Alicia Ford (13) District Two: King Jason Koliha (24), Duke Andy Baker (24) Queen Jennifer Ashcraft (24), Duchess Shelly Gerich (24) District Three: Queen Melissa Hubenak (92), Duchess Christina Watkins (92) District Four: Queen Jennifer Block (160), Duchess Sally Dierschke (160) District Five: King Justin Miller (88), Duke Nicolas Godwin (88) District Six: Queen Nicole Dum (97), Duchess Kayleen Ray (97) District Seven: King Stacey Branham (185), Duke Patrick Mills (185) Queen Andrea Mills (185), Duchess Lauren Dunham (185)

H H H 1997 State Royalty H H H

State King JJ Novak • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Michael Kenney • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Elizabeth Wagner • District Six - Lodge 4, Hallettsville State Duchess Elizabeth Vahalik • District Six - Lodge 4, Hallettsville District One: King Marshall Petty (17), Duke Kyle Skrabanek (17) Queen Jill Malazzo (17), Duchess Brandi Crnkovic (17) District Two: King Chad Cervenka (29), Duke Kyle Vanecek (29) Queen Jennifer Ashcraft (24), Duchess Shelly Gerich (24) District Three: Queen Colette Kenney (84), Duchess Kayla Kenney (84) District Four: Queen Jennifer Block (160), Duchess Jana Wilde (160) District Five: King Justin Miller (88), Duke Nicholas Godwin (88) Queen Kristen Bender (88) Duchess Melanie Nunally (88) District Seven: King Stacey Branham (185), Duke Patrick Mills (185) Queen Kara Morrisey (107), Duchess Lian Pruski (107)

H H H 1998 State Royalty H H H

State King Jonathan Haag • District Seven - Lodge 185, New Braunfels State Duke Chase Jaroszewski • District Seven - Lodge 185, New Braunfels State Queen Jennifer Block • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo State Duchess Rachel Schwartz • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo District One: Queen Sue Ellen Flippin (13), Duchess Victoria Langley (13) District Two: King Chad Cervenka (29), Duke Kyle Vanecek (29) Queen Kristine Muegge (29), Duchess Lacy Cervenka (29) District Three: King Paxton Davies (92), Duke James Lindemann (92) District Five: King Ronnie Hale (196), Duke Bradley Hale (196) Queen Kristen Bender (88), Duchess Kelsie Huble (88) District Six: Queen Crystal Roye (30), Duchess Bethany Dluhos (30) District Seven: Queen Kara Morrisey (107), Duchess Lian Pruski (107)

1953 - 2013

H H H 1999 State Royalty H H H

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State King Paxton Davies • District Three - Lodge 92, Fort Worth State Duke William Fuller • District Three - Lodge 92, Fort Worth State Queen Colette Kenney • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Kayla Kenney • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas

State King Jarod Olds • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Dakota Yates • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Queen Megan Marcaurele • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duchess Danielle Zalman • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton

District One: King Jason Gaas (9), Duke Lucas Schoppe (9) Queen Mabrey Petty (17), Duchess Lindsey Jones (17) District Two: King Chad Cervenka (29), Duke Kyle Vanecek (29) Queen Sara Kostiha (24), Duchess Christina Kirby (24) District Five: King Darrell Havemann (88), Duke Kyle Castillo (196) Queen Valerie Mattiza (88), Duchess Stephanie Boyce (88) District Six: King Nicholas Vahalik (4), Duke Trey Staff (30) Queen Megan Marcaurele (30), Duchess Danielle Zalman (30)

District One: King Justin Pinkard (13), Duke John Russell (13) Queen Magan Zimmerhanzel (13), Duchess Kristey Schumann (13) District Two: King Chad Cervenka (29), Duke Aaron Jezisek (29) Queen Lacy Cervenka (29), Duchess Heather Hegar (29) District Three: Queen Jamie Lyn Novak (84), Duchess Cayla Cloutman (84) District Four: Queen Cara Jansa (160), Duchess Laken Miller (160) District Five: King Darrell Havemann (88), Duke Matthew Boyce (88) Queen Natalie Zalesky (88), Duchess Miranda Hale (196) District Six: King Nicholas Vahalik (4), Duke Dean Vanek (97) District Seven: King Anthony Sears (107), Duke Brandon Korus (107) Queen Kara Morrisey (107), Duchess Christa Dippel (107)

H H H 2001 State Royalty H H H

H H H 2002 State Royalty H H H

State King Nathan Block • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo State Duke Dylan Schwartz • District Four - Lodge 160, San Angelo State Queen Jamie Lyn Novak • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Cayla Cloutman • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas

State King Jake Holland • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Duke Michael Jurik • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Queen Marchele Olds • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duchess Desiree Christman • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas

District One: King Justin Pinkard (13), Duke John Russell (13) Queen Magan Zimmerhanzel (13), Duchess Ashley Zimmerhanzel (13) District Two: King Kyle Penn (24), Duke Samuel Vanicek (24) Queen Lacy Cervenka (29), Duchess Heather Hegar (29) District Three: King Jake Holland (25), Duke Michael Jurik (25) District Five: King Bradley Hale (196), Duke Matthew Boyce (88) Queen Krystle Bender (88), Duchess Mindy Rice (88) District Six: King Nicholas Vahalik (4), Duke Jonathan Vahalik (4) Queen Madeline Rowland (32), Duchess Jacqueline Rowland (32) District Seven: Queen Kristy Anderson (107), Duchess Hope Bayer (107)

District One: King Dale Korth (13), Duke William Jatzlau (13) Queen Crystal Wotipka (17), Duchess Brittanie Gaas (17) District Two: King Kyle Penn (24), Duke Samuel Vanicek (24) Queen Lacy Cervenka (29), Duchess Heather Hegar (29) District Four: Queen Tiffany Stark (215), Duchess Kenzie Angeley (215) District Five: King Jason Castillo (196), Duke Matthew Boyce (88) Queen Natalie Zalesky (88), Duchess Rachel Anderson (88) District Six: King Joshua Siptak (4), Duke Mark Siptak (4) Queen Madeline Rowland (32), Duchess Jacqueline Rowland (32) District Seven: Queen Kristy Anderson (107), Duchess Hope Bayer (107)

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H H H 2004 State Royalty H H H

State King Dale Korth • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box State Duke William Jatzlau • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box State Queen Alicia Ford • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box State Duchess Amanda Villanueva • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box

State King Joshua Siptak • District Six - Lodge 4, Hallettsville State Duke Mark Siptak • District Six - Lodge 4, Hallettsville State Queen Jessica Schumann • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box State Duchess Sara Sump • District One - Lodge 13, Dime Box

District Two: King Andy Baker (89), Duke Matthew Hoelscher (47) Queen Dawn Capps (87), Duchess Erin Mathis (87) District Three: King Douglas Galler (66), Duke Tommy Weeks (183) Queen Rachel Hunter (25), Duchess Amanda Jurik (25) District Five: King Brian Graska (88) Queen Stephanie Boyce (88), Duchess Chelsea Boyce (88) District Six: King Joshua Siptak (4), Duke Mark Siptak (4) Queen Marissa Sustaita (4), Duchess Holly Scott (4) District Seven: King Marcus Huizar (202), Duke Domingo Gonzales (202) Queen Tayler Korus (107), Duchess Hope Bayer (107)

District One: King Kyle Skrabanek (17), Duke Tyler Sandner (17) District Two: King Andy Baker (89), Duke Matthew Hoelscher (47) Queen Cara Spanel-Weber (20), Duchess Elizabeth Tischler (20) District Three: King Nicholas Culliton (183), Duke Tommy Weeks (183) Queen Kelly Sims (84), Duchess Elisabeth Cowan (84) District Five: King Brian Graska (88), Duke Austin Harmon (139) Queen Stephanie Boyce (88), Duchess Chelsea Boyce (88) District Six: Queen Megan Ward (63), Duchess Miranda Ward (63) District Seven: King Phillip Barta (202), Duke Devin Vasquez (202) Queen Tayler Korus (107), Duchess Hope Bayer (107)

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State King Nick Culliton • District Three - Lodge 183 Arlington State Duke Chris Johnson • District Three - Lodge 66, Waco State Queen Rachel Hunter • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Duchess Amanda Jurik • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis District One: King Lucas Schoppe (17), Duke Coy Cass (17) Queen Kathryn Skrabanek (17), Duchess Brittanie Gaas (17) District Two: King Kyle Vanecek (29), Duke Collin Vanecek (29) Queen Amber Pechal (47), Duchess Brooke Hoelscher (47) District Four: Queen Shelby Hirt (160), Duchess Kendra Schwartz (160) District Five: Queen Jessica Piedra (196), Duchess Aryanna Saxton (196) District Six: King Travis Krpec (30), Duke Donovan Krpec (30) Queen Elizabeth Vahalik (4) District Seven: King Phillip Barta (202), Duke Devin Vasquez (202) Queen Veronica Barta (202), Duchess Vanessa Gonzales (202)

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State King Ryan Patrick Edwards • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Duke Zachary McManus • District Three - Lodge 84, Dallas State Queen Raychel Anne Clark • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Duchess Madeline Clark • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis District One: King Kyle Skrabanek (17), Duke Logan Skrabanek (17) Queen Lindsey Jones (17), Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt (17) District Two: King Kyle Vanecek (29), Duke Connor Vanecek (48) Queen Amber Penn (24), Duchess Macey Malcik (24) District Five: Queen Jessica Piedra (142), Duchess Zoe Saxton (142) District Six: King Travis Krpec (30), Duke Donovan Krpec (30) Queen Stephanie Fucik (30), Duchess Allison Fucik (30) District Seven: King Travis Barta (202), Duke Devin Vasquez (202) Queen Veronica Barta (202), Duchess Liliana Wiederhold (202)

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State King Colby Havemann • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Duke Laramie Cass • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Queen Lindsey Jones • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Duchess Kellie Ihlenfeldt • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor

State King Gerard Marcaurele • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Duke Donovan Krpec • District Six - Lodge 30, Taiton State Queen Alexa Hubenak • District Three - Lodge 92, Fort Worth State Duchess Lauren Traugott • District Three - Lodge 92, Fort Worth

District Two: King Cyril Pajestka (80), Duke Kyle Hoelscher (47) Queen Mary Tischler (20), Duchess Bayleigh Washam (20) District Three: King Blake Ryan (25), Duke Austen Holland (25) Queen Julia Tucker (6), Duchess Reagan Moore (6) District Four: Queen Kenzie Angeley (215) District Five: Queen Ashley Moncrief (88), Duchess Allison Wockenfuss (88) District Six: King Gerard Marcaurele (30), Duke Donovan Krpec (30) Queen Kenna Bubela (30), Duchess Morgan Scott (4) District Seven: King Stephen Mazur (202), Duke Ryan Henke (107) Queen Veronica Barta (202), Duchess Liliana Wiederhold (202)

District One: King Chandler Malazzo (17), Duke Tabor Dowell (17) Queen Grace Dusek (17), Duchess Alexia Perkkio (17) District Two: King Matthew Hoelscher (47), Duke Kyle Hoelscher (47) Queen Amber Penn (24), Duchess Macey Malcik (24) District Three: King Paris Milan (154), Duke Kyler Dunlap (154) District Four: King Reed Williams (215) Queen Kenzie Angeley (215), Duchess Shalee Williams (215) District Five: King Devon Zwahr (162), Duke Collin Zwahr (162) Queen Jodi Malovets (162), Duchess Alyssa Moyle (162) District Six: Queen Stephanie Fucik (30), Duchess Sarah Bellanger (97) District Seven: King Stephen Mazur (202), Duke Ryan Henke (107)

H H H 2009 State Royalty H H H

State King Jackson Durham • District Three - Lodge 92, Fort Worth State Duke Brandon Droste • District Three - Lodge 25, Ennis State Queen Grace Dusek • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor State Duchess Andi LaFountain • District One - Lodge 17, New Tabor District One: King Cullen Hairrell (9), Duke Colby See (9) District Two: King Sam Vanicek (24), Duke Ty Stock (24) Queen Nichole Festa (80), Duchess Shelby Horak (80) District Three: Queen Gena Weeks (183), Duchess Caroline Durham (92) District Four: King Reed Williams (215), Duke Cutter Starr (229) Queen Christine Brooks (229), Duchess Jordan Taylor (229) District Five: King Doug Coleman (88), Duke Zachary Collins (162) Queen Jodi Malovets (162), Duchess Jaci Malovets (162) District Six: King Jonathan Vahalik (4), Duke Luc Marcaurele (30) Queen Jessica Fucik (30), Duchess Myranda Zielonka (148) District Seven: King Lane Hoggard (202), Duke Ryan Henke (107) Queen Shelby Howard (185), Duchess Emily Hancock (185)

H H H 2010 State Royalty H H H

State King Sam Vanicek • District Two - Lodge 24, Cyclone State Duke Ty Stock • District Two - Lodge 24, Cyclone State Queen Jacqueline Klaus • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor State Duchess Chandee Bachmayer • District Two - Lodge 29, Taylor District One: King Grant Dusek (17), Duke Weston Beasley (17) Queen Taylor Allen (9), Duchess Madelyn Rodriguez (9) District Three: King Tommy Weeks (183), Duke Levi Adamek (183) Queen Katie Weeks (183), Duchess Brittney Higgins (183) District Four: King Carson Lehmann (215), Duke Cutter Starr (229) Queen Audree Williams (215), Duchess Addee Williams (215) District Six: Andrew Zielonka (148), Duke Blake Zielonka (148) Queen Allison Fucik (30), Duchess Myranda Zielonka (148) District Seven: King Lane Hoggard (202), Duke Jordan Woodall (185) Queen Michelle House (202), Duchess Kelly House (202)

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H H H 2011 State Royalty H H H

H H H 2012 State Royalty H H H

State King Robert Lewis • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Queen Alyssa Torres • District Two • Lodge 48, Beyersville State Duke Jaxson Brisco • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Duchess Emily Filla • District Two - Lodge 48, Beyersville

State King Jerry Pechal • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duke Michael Hoelscher • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Queen Emily Lewis • District One - Lodge 9, Snook State Duchess Kyleigh Hruska • 2012 State Royalty

District One: Queen Emily Lewis (9), Duchess Kyleigh Hruska (9) District Two: King Jerry Pechal (47), Duke Michael Hoelscher (24) District Three: King Tommy Weeks (183), Duke Clark Jones (154) Queen Katie Weeks (183), Duchess Macy Jones (154) District Four: King Carson Lehmann (215), Duke Cutter Starr (229) Queen Christine Brooks (229), Duchess Jordan Taylor (229) District Five: King Cole Collins (162), Duke Keith Wockenfuss (88) District Six: Queen Jessica Fucik (30), Duchess Trianna Manzano (40) District Seven: King Clay Howard (185), Duke Zachary Howard (185) Queen Michelle House (202), Duchess Kelly House (202)

District One: King Nikolas Faust (9), Duke Kade Junek (9) District Two: Queen Julia Zavodny (47), Duchess Emma Regan (47) District Three: King Dustin Motley (25), Duke Lane Slovak (25) Queen Reagan Langer (25), Duchess Macy Jones (154) District Four: Queen Audree Williams (215), Duchess Addee Williams (215) District Five: King Ryan Bronikowski (88), Duke Mathieu Bacak (88) District Six: Queen Allison Fucik (49), Duchess Lauren Kresta (185) District Seven: Queen Michelle House (202), Duchess Katlyn Polasek (202) King Lane Hoggard (202), Duke Ethan Hilbig (185)

H H H 2013 State Royalty H H H

State Queen Julia Zavodny • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State Duchess Emma Regan • District Two - Lodge 47, Seaton State King Sammy Hoggard • District Seven - Lodge 202, Jourdanton State Duke Ethan Hilbig • District Seven - Lodge 185, New Braunfels District One: King Nikolas Faust (9), Duke Kade Junek (9) Queen Deanna Hairrell (9), Duchess Jaycie Brisco (9) District Two: King Collin Vanecek (48), Duke Trevor Wuensche (48) District Three: Queen Katherine Durham (92), Duchess Brooklyn Anderson (92) District Four: Queen Ana Fuentes (49), Duchess Grace Schwertner (49) District Five: King Ryan Bronikowski (88), Duke Mathieu Barcak (88) Queen Denae Bronikowski (88), Duchess Léa Barcak (88) District Six: Queen Sarah Siptak (4), Duchess Emily Kresta (30), District Seven: Queen Michelle House (202), Duchess Katlyn Polasek (202)

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H H H H H Past State Royalty Speeches H H H H H 1971 State King Speech Anton Kaluza Lodge 6, Cottonwood “Why I Would Like To Be A Youth Leader” Youth today face the most trying times in their nation’s history, a history that never before has been so filled with drugs, sex, and generation gaps.

Somewhere, though, there must be an answer.

And I think I might be able to provide at least a part of it.

Youth today don’t know which way to turn. They are afraid to talk to their parents because they are scared they will be laughed at or brushed aside.

How can parents expect their children to grow up in the right social climate if the children can’t come to them when they need help.

Naturally, however, the home isn’t always where the trouble lies. There is bad company, the movies and obscene books on the stands. These can be bought easily and often they are.

Why? You ask. Well, maybe the kids don’t have anything better to do. Or, why are summer activities like baseball and swimming no longer a part of the children’s lives?

There are solutions to this, and I think the SPJST is one of them. The opportunities are there, at least, to make a person want to better himself.

And the youth clubs may be the answer.

Should I some day become a youth leader, I would strive not for fun and games only, I would strive to make the young realize they have a place in life, a place that can provide them a successful future.

Like we have it today, activities only once a month are too few and far between. I would like for the youth clubs to have planned activities at least twice a month, if not every week.

I am talking about swimming, hayrides and other functions. We the youth need to take an active part in life, because one day we will be running this nation. And where will you be? Probably in the rocking chair wondering what happened to this country.

The youth need a chance to prove themselves when they are young. They need to show they can handle responsibilities, and one way to prove that is to give them responsibilities.

Let them handle money, be responsible for making arrangements for picnics and so on. If we keep feeding everything to the children, they won’t know what it is to work.

Therefore, as I speak to you here today, I say give the youth a chance. And if I ever became a youth leader, I grant you, one thing my members will receive a chance.

Because remember, it may be the only chance they get. They need it now, before it is too late and they are on the road to trouble.

And one last thought: You, too, were a youth one time and aren’t you grateful for every chance you were given?

Thank you.

1971 State Queen Speech Pat Parma Lodge 130, Dallas

There are many reasons why I am proud to be a member of the SPJST, and I will state only a few to- night, since time is limited. First, I will say that membership in the SPJST has been a family tradition on both my father’s and mother’s side, dating back to my grandparents on both sides beyond 60 years. It only stands to reason that anyone would be proud to belong to an organization that has been so highly regarded by his ancestors for such a long time.

Our SPJST was organized on July 1, 1897, with 25 lodges and 868 charter members, and on December 31, 1962, we had 145 lodges, with over 33,000 members and over $37 million worth of insurance in force.

This continuous rapid growth of the SPJST is another reason for my pride in this organization.

I am also proud to be able to say that our fraternal organization continued insurance of all certificate- holders who were active in both World Wars at the same premium rate at which the certificate was issued. We did not raise our premiums, as did some stock companies, who increased their premiums as much as $100 per $1,000 worth of insurance on their policyholders.

These are only a few of the reasons why I am proud to be a member of the SPJST. I am personally aware through my own experience of how a person can derive educational benefits through a certificate issued by this great fraternal organization. When I was three months old, my parents took out a $2,000 18-year endowment certificate, and I am now using this money to further my education. I am now in my second year of college and the endowment certificate has been a great help to me in reaching this point. After reaching the age of 18, I immediately took out more insurance to continue my membership in the SPJST and be of some service to the organization in the near future.

Thank you.

The most important thing is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the umph but the struggle. The essential thing is to have fought well!

This Olympic creed has been recited repeatedly by many gifted athletes striving for victory in the world-famous Olympic games. Young people who have trained for years in these individual fields have learned to accept this creed to work toward the prized gold medal. Independently or as a small team, they discipline themselves to function to their very highest capacity to achieve their goal.

Why do I speak of these talented athletes and their impressive creed? When I heard their creed I could relate it easily with our youth club, as it does not matter how small a lodge is. Its youth club can be very successful if its members all take part and try hard to make it successful. The youth organization, being a vital link to its mother lodge, helps promote the unity and fellowship so badly needed between the young people and the adult members. Without it, there would be no way to transmit the many new ideas and undertakings we youth may propose.

Since it is obvious how important a youth club is to its mother lodge, can one question the service of a small club? A small youth club has the opportunity to grow into a better and bigger organization by putting forth a genuine attempt to get new members. If the meetings and social functions are made interesting enough, social members will soon have enough interest to perhaps encourage their parents to take part, and thus add new members to the mother lodge. But essentially, the small club must be sincere in its efforts to better itself, through membership drives, through 100 percent cooperation in club projects through participation in district and state activities. Remember, it is the vitality of the few that often out- wits the dawdling, passive ventures of a large, but disorganized group.

If your lodge is small, there should be no reason why the youth should be deprived of a club of their own. Adopt the Olympic creed as your motto. Get in the midst of the action — plan ahead — set goals and make it truly a gold medal club. Remember, the most important thing is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is, to have really tried to make your youth club a real asset to its parent lodge.

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1963 King Candidate Lonnie Lostak Lodge 139, Danbury

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H H H H H H H H History of SPJST District Youth Counselors H H H H H H H H

District One Lillie Matejka, 1960-1969 Lola Vavra, 1969-1970 Alvin Vavra, 1970-1972 Lola Vavra, 1972-1976 Melinda (Faust) Wilson, 1976-1980 Marlene (Horak) Strong, 1980-1983 Susan Skrabanek, 1984 to 2013 Sharon Russell, 2013 to Present District Two Clara Hejl, 1960-1965 Emily (Mikeska) Stuteville, 1965-1969 Jerlene Balusek, 1969-1971 Frank Klinkovsky, 1971-1988 Patsy Koslovsky, 1989 to Present

District Three Emma Ceska, 1957-1960 Wilma Nesuda, 1960-1965 Carol Ann Nesuda, 1965-1966 Wilma Nesuda, 1966-1977 Ed Kamas, 1977-1981 Bessie Petr, 1982 to Present District Four Julia Bayer, 1960 Mary Haisler, 1960-1985 Susan Bohnenberger, 1986-1989 Sandra Jansa, 1990-2003 Leta Cross, 2003-2006 Janice Stevens, 2006 to 2012 Beverly Teplicek, 2012 to Present

District Five Maxine Sefcik, 1958-1964 Tillie Helmcamp, 1964-1967 Evelyn Mattes, 1968-1969 Wanda Kennedy, 1969-1971 Geraldine Mikolajewski, 1971-1972 Tom Caraway, 1972-1973 Marlene Caraway, 1973-1976 Richard Wahlberg, 1976-1981 Joyce Mynar, 1981-1982 Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1983-1986 Marie Stayton, 1987-2003 Barbara Linney-Gonzales, 2003 to Present

District Six Elsie Brdecka, 1956-1980 Janet Marek, 1980-1986 Anita Roye, 1987-1991 Karen Kaspar, 1992 Marcy Dorotik, 1993-2008 Lisa Bubela, 2008 to Present District Seven Marcella Kleprlik, 1959-1964 Maxine Pavliska, 1964-1992 Susan Bohnenberger, 1993-1999 Liz Bielefeld, 1999-2003 Wendy Pruski, 2004 to Present

PPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP H H H H H H H H H H Mr. and Miss SPJST Contest H H H H H H H H H H

The Miss SPJST Contest began at the 1960 convention. Miss SPJST was selected at each quadrennial SPJST convention from 1960 to 1980. At the 1992 and 1996 conventions, Mr. and Miss SPJST Contests were held. Contestants ranged in age from 18 to 22 years. They were judged on speech, talent, and per-

Sandra Watson

1960 Miss SPJST District Five Lodge 166, Beaumont

Betty Jo Machann 1964 Miss SPJST District Five Lodge 88, Houston

sonal interview. At the 1996 convention, delegates voted for a Youth Spectacular at the conventions instead of the Mr. and Miss SPJST contest. The Youth Spectacular featured youth club talent acts from across the state and was held at the 2000 and 2004 conventions.

Joan Pavliska

1968 Miss SPJST District Seven Lodge 107, Floresville

Kathy Simcik

1972 Miss SPJST District Four Lodge 160, San Angelo

Mary Cavanaugh 1976 Miss SPJST District Two Lodge 20, Granger

Charlotte Banik 1980 Miss SPJST District Three Lodge 35, Elk

Lori Everett

1992 Miss SPJST District One Lodge 39, Bryan

Michael Morris 1992 Mr. SPJST District Two Lodge 47, Seaton

Meribeth Novak 1996 Miss SPJST District Three Lodge 84, Dallas

Jason Hermis

1996 Mr. SPJST District Five Lodge 142, Houston

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H H H H H H H H H H State Merit Scholarship Winners H H H H H H H H H H

In 1970, a $250 scholarship was awarded at State Youth Achievement Day to the youngsters who had earned the most merit points in his/her lodge over the preceding three-year period. Today, a $1,500 scholarship is presented at State Youth Achievement Day to a teen youth club member. The teen from each district with the most total merit

points over the previous three years is eligible to compete for this scholarship. The top teen submits an 850- to 1,000-word essay that is judged on neatness, content, and mechanics. Merit points are earned through youth club participation. The winners of the SPJST State Merit Scholarships have been as follows:

1970 Debbie Sodek District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton

1984 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1999 Justin Engelke District Three; Lodge 66, Waco

1971 Karl Mahdak District Three; Lodge 84, Dallas

1985 Shirley Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

2000 Jason Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1972 Sally Sembera District Six; Lodge 153, La Salle

1986 Loree Kovar District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1973 Connie Hrncir District Seven; Lodge 117, Robstown

1987 Donna Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1988 John See, III District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1974 Carol Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1975 Debbie Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1976 Douglas Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1977 Joyce Wachsmann District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1978 David Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1979 Edward Hykel, Jr. District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1980 Jan Schoenemann District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1989 Scott McKenney District Two; Lodge 74, Lovelady 1990 Cheryl Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1991 Melissa Victorick District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1992 Chad Kovar District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1993 Rebekah See District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1994 Sharon Borak District Six Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje

Robert Hykel District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1995 John Buri District Five; Lodge 142, Houston

1981 Delores Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1996 Kathryn Kovar District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1982 Sandra Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1997 Karen Bender District Five; Lodge 88, Houston

1983 Terry Hykel District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1998 Amy Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2001 Candice Macik District One; Lodge 9, Snook 2002 Nathan Block District Four; Lodge 160, San Angelo 2003 Crystal Bartek District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton 2004 Phillip Barta District Seven; Lodge 202, Jourdanton 2005 Kyle Skrabanek District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor 2006 Lindsey Jones District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

2007 Victoria Pajestka District Two; Lodge 80, Holland 2008 Amber Penn District Two; Lodge 24, Cyclone 2009 Anna Dulock District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 2010 Stephanie Vanicek District Two; Lodge 24, Cyclone 2011 Samuel Vanicek District Two; Lodge 24, Cyclone 2012 Zachary Shelfer District One; Lodge 9, Snook 2013 Audree Williams District Four; Lodge 215, South Plains

1953 • 50 Youth Clubs for 50 SPJST Youth Program Years • 2003 A 50s theme celebrated the program’s golden anniversary 10 years ago.

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of SPJST Youth Clubs in 2003, a 20-foot tall by 10-foot wide display of a glittered cake surrounded by cupcakes and topped with candles was featured at State Youth Achievement Day in August at the Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Each cupcake included the name of a youth participating at State YAD. The 50 candles represented the 50 active youth clubs in 2003. The cake was designed and created by former youth club member and SPJST Home Office Vestnik/Communication Assistant Katherine Morris of Lodge 47, Seaton.

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H H H H H State Merit Point Winners and Top Teens and Top Juniors H H H H H

Beginning in 1958, recognition was given to the youth who accumulated the most points under the merit point system. They received plaques. There was no prohibition against winning the award two or more years in succession.

Beginning in 1966, the merit point winners were divided into two age groups,

State Merit Point Winners 1958 Carole Nemec District Three; Lodge 84, Dallas 1959 James Janousek District Three; Lodge 84, Dallas 1962 Larry Petr District Three; Lodge 84, Dallas 1963 Kathy Vrla District Three; Lodge 130, Dallas 1964 Kathy Vrla District Three; Lodge 130, Dallas 1965 Bonnie Sue Cox District Five; Lodge 88, Houston HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

H H Top Teens of the Year H H 1966 Kathy Dixon District Five; Lodge 88, Houston 1967 Jimmy Fucik District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton 1968 Debbie Sodek District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton 1969 Dana Balusek District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton

teens and juniors. Again, there was no prohibition on winning the award more than once. Today, a youth may only receive the award once. The State Teen of the Year and the State Junior of the Year awards are presented at State Youth Achievement Day. Each youth receives a plaque and $25.

1990 Cheryl Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2006 Bradley Shelfer District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1975 Debbie Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1991 Melissa Victorick District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2007 Cyril Pajestka District Two; Lodge 80, Holland

1976 Douglas Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1992 Mica Petty District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

2008 Blake Ryan District Three; Lodge 25, Ennis

1993 Rebekah See District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2009 Kenna Bubela District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

1994 Randall See District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2010 Zachary Shelfer District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1995 Kathryn Kovar District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2011 Samuel Vanicek District Two; Lodge 24, Cyclone

1996 Amy Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2012 Brandon Hoelscher District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton

1997 Justin Engelke District Three; Lodge 66, Waco

2013 Brittanie Gaas District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

1998 Jason Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook

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1999 Candice Macik District One; Lodge 9, Snook

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2000 Heather Slenk District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1966 Marian Dorotik District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

2001 Kirby Bubela District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

1967 Susan Schenburn District Five; Lodge 88, Houston

2002 Kyle Kaspar District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

1968 Sally Sembera District Six; Lodge 153, La Salle

1974 Debbie Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1977 Joyce Wachsmann District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1978 David Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1979 Delores Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1980 Jan Schoenemann District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1981 Jan Schoenemann District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1982 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1983 Scott McKenney District Two; Lodge 74, Lovelady 1984 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1985 Donna Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1986 John See, III District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1970 Sally Sembera District Six; Lodge 153, La Salle

Donna Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1971 Karl Mahdak District Three; Lodge 84, Dallas

1987 John See, III District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2003 Traci Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1969 Sally Sembera District Six; Lodge 153, La Salle

1972 Karen Dorotik District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

1988 Marcy Dorotik District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

2004 Kyle Skrabanek District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

1970 Marilyn Vincik District Six; Lodge 153, La Salle

1973 Debbie Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1989 Marcy Dorotik District Six; Lodge 30, Taiton

2005 Victoria Pajestka District Two; Lodge 80, Holland

1971 Douglas Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

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1972 Debbie Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1983 Kevin Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1994 Amy Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1973 Douglas Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1984 Kevin Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1995 Dwayne Macik District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1974 Jeannetta Klechka District Five; Lodge 172, Pasadena 1975 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1976 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1977 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1978 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1979 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1980 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1981 Darrell Uptmor District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1982 Shirley Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

1985 Cheryl Schoeneman District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1986 Ashley Victorick District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1987 Tammi Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood 1988 Rebekah See District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1989 Rebekah See District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1990 Sandra Trickett District Three; Lodge 66, Waco 1991 Kathryn Kovar District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1992 Mabrey Petty District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

1996 Heather Slenk District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1997 Kimberly Gaas District One; Lodge 9, Snook 1998 Douglas Galler District Three; Lodge 66, Waco 1999 Lucas Schoppe District One; Lodge 9, Snook 2000 Traci Dobecka District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

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2005 Cyril Pajestka District Two; Lodge 80, Holland 2006 Zachery Shelfer District One; Lodge 9, Snook 2007 Mikhaila Nelson District Two; Lodge 18, Elgin 2008 Samantha White District Two; Lodge 80, Holland 2009 Allison Wockenfuss District Five; Lodge 88, Houston 2010 Brandon Hoelscher District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton

2001 Christi Sparkman District Three; Lodge 6, Cottonwood

2011 Dillon Narro and Macy Narro (tie) District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

2002 Travis Purchis District Seven; Lodge 107, Floresville

2012 Justin Kraatz District Two; Lodge 47, Seaton

Marshall Petty District One; Lodge 17, New Tabor

2003 Bradley Shelfer District One; Lodge 9, Snook

1993 Candace Macik District One; Lodge 9, Snook

2004 Victoria Pajestka District Two; Lodge 80, Holland

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1988 Darlene Migl District Five Lodge 88, Houston

1989 Marlene Migl District Five Lodge 88, Houston

1990 Stephanie Roye District Six Lodge 30, Taiton

1991 Lisa Reck District Six Lodge 40, El Campo

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1992 Laura Spanel-Weber District Two Lodge 20, Granger

1993 Nicholas Rackel District One Lodge 13, Dime Box

1994 Jessica Kelner District Six Lodge 28, East Bernard

1995 Candice Macik District One Lodge 9, Snook

1996 Scott Hudson District Two Lodge 24, Cyclone

1997 Karen Bender District Five Lodge 88, Houston

1998 Tracey Dusek District Four Lodge 160, San Angelo

1999 Jessica Kelner District Six Lodge 28, East Bernard

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2000 Kyle Skrabanek District One Lodge 17, New Tabor

2001 Jessica Lyon District Two Lodge 177, Academy

2002 Jeannie Beckendorf District Two Lodge 182, Falls County

2003 Blake Ryan District Three Lodge 25, Ennis

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2004 Kimberley Huizar District Seven Lodge 202, Jourdanton

2005 Domingo Gonzales, III District Seven Lodge 202, Jourdanton

2006 Stephanie Vanicek District Two Lodge 24, Cyclone

2007 Brooke Hoelscher District Two Lodge 47, Seaton

2008 Ryan Bronikowski District Five Lodge 88, Houston

2009 Stephanie Vanicek District Two Lodge 24, Cyclone

2010 Rachel McManus District Three Lodge 84, Dallas

2011 Colby Havemann District One Lodge 17, New Tabor

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2012 Brooke Hoelscher District Two Lodge 47, Seaton

2013 Sydney Faust District One Lodge 9, Snook

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1953 - 2013 SPJST Youth Clubs preserve memories by creating scrapbooks.

Scrapbooks include photos and news clippings and a historical documentation of the youth club and its activities.

To preserve these delicate scrapbooks and memories even longer, the Vestnik will scan scrapbooks and upload them to an online database.

Contact the Vestnik office for more information.

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H H H H H Directory of SPJST Lodge Numbers, Names, and Districts H H H H H

Lodge 1 Fayetteville* 2 La Grange 3 Moulton 4 Hallettsville* 5 Pilot Point-Tioga* 6 Cottonwood* 7 Caldwell 8 Weimar* 9 Snook* 10 Shiner 11 Praha 12 Dubina 13 Dime Box* 14 Wesley 15 Buckholts* 16 Bila Hora 17 New Tabor* 18 Elgin* 19 Velehrad 20 Granger* 21 Engle 22 Cat Spring 23 Moravia* 24 Cyclone* 25 Ennis* 26 Skidmore 27 Moulton 28 East Bernard* 29 Taylor* 30 Taiton* 31 Yoakum 32 Victoria* 33 Bleiblerville 34 Caldwell 35 Elk* 36 West 37 Frydek 38 Kovar* 39 Bryan* 40 El Campo-Hillje* 41 Port Lavaca* 42 Waller County 43 El Campo 44 Industry 45 Shiner 46 Sealy 47 Seaton* 48 Beyersville* 49 Rowena* 50 El Campo 51 Ellinger* 52 Smithville 53 Frelsburg 54 West* 55 Tours 56 Corpus Christi 57 Gonzales 58 Hungerford 59 New Ulm 60 Wallis 61 Poth 62 Galveston

District 1 2 6 6 3 3 1 6 1 6 1 1 1 1 2 6 1 2 6 2 1 1 6 2 3 7 6 6 2 6 6 6 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 6 6 5 6 1 6 1 2 2 4 6 1 1 1 3 3 7 1 6 1 5 7 7

Lodge 63 Sweet Home* 64 Plum 65 Crosby 66 Waco* 67 Schulenburg* 68 Nelsonville 69 Rogers 70 Guy 71 Penelope 72 Cameron 73 Seymour* 74 Lovelady 75 Bartlett 76 Wichita Falls* 77 Bomarton 78 Dobrota 79 Corpus Christi* 80 Holland* 81 Needville* 82 Ennis 83 Columbus 84 Dallas*

District 6 1 5 3 1 1 2 5 3 2 4 2 2 4 4 7 7 2 5 3 1 3

Lodge 85 Weinert 86 Temple 87 Temple* 88 Houston* 89 Rosebud 90 Stamford 91 San Jacinto* 92 Fort Worth* 93 Hobson 94 Wheelock 95 Seymour 96 Fort Bend County 97 Placedo* 98 Guadalupe 99 Hallettsville 100 Sebesta 101 Gainesville 102 Coupland 103 Flatonia 104 Eagle Lake 105 Gus 106 La Grange

District 7 2 2 5 2 4 5 3 7 1 4 5 7 6 6 1 3 2 1 6 1 1

SPJST Districts District Four

El Paso Hudspeth Culberson Jeff Davis Presidio Brewster Reeves Loving Winkler Ward Pecos Terrell Val Verde Crockett Sutton Kimble Schleicher Concho Tom Green Irion Reagan Upton Crane Ector Midland Glasscock Sterling Coke

Runnels Coleman Brown Mills Comanche Eastland Callahan Taylor Nolan Mitchell Howard Martin Andrews Gaines Dawson Borden Scurry Fisher Jones Shackelford Stephens Young Throckmorton Haskell Stonewall Kent Garza Lynn Terry Yoakum Cochran Hockley Lubbock Crosby Dickens King Knox

Baylor Archer Wichita Wilbarger Foard Cottle Motley Floyd Hale Lamb Bailey Hardeman Childress Hall Briscoe Swisher Castro Parmer Deaf Smith Randall Armstrong Donley Collingsworth Wheeler Gray Carson Potter Oldham

Hartley Moore Hutchinson Roberts Hemphill Dallam Sherman Hansford Ochiltree Lipscomb

District Three

Clay Montague Cooke Grayson Fannin

Lamar Red River Bowie Jack Wise

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Edwards Real Bandera Comal Hays Guadalupe Bexar Medina Uvalde Kinney Maverick Zavala Dimmit Frio Atascosa Wilson Karnes Live Oak

Bee McMullen La Salle Webb Duval Jim Wells San Patricio Nueces Kleberg Zapata Jim Hogg Brooks Starr Hidalgo Kenedy Willacy Cameron

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Shelby Nacogdoches Angelina San Augustine Sabine Newton Jasper Tyler Polk San Jacinto Liberty

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Gonzales Lavaca Colorado De Witt Goliad Victoria

District Five

Palo Pinto Erath Hood Johnson Ellis Kaufman Van Zandt Harrison Gregg Smith Henderson Navarro Hamilton Somervell Bosque Hill McLennan Limestone Freestone Anderson

Denton Collin Rockwall Hunt Delta Hopkins Franklin Cass Titus Morris Camp Marion Upshur Wood Rains Dallas Tarrant Parker

Wharton Jackson Matagorda Calhoun Refugio Aransas

Hardin Orange Jefferson Chambers Waller Harris Montgomery Fort Bend Brazoria Galveston

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Panola Rusk Cherokee Houston Trinity Leon Robertson Madison Walker

Brazos Burleson Lee Bastrop Caldwell Fayette Austin Washington Grimes

McCulloch San Saba Lampasas Coryell Bell Falls Menard Mason Llano

Burnet Williamson Milam Gillespie Blanco Travis Kerr Kendall

District Two

Lodge 107 Floresville* 108 Rosenberg 109 Granger 110 Kaufman 111 Sugarland 112 Guy 113 Beasley 114 Fairchilds 115 Garwood 116 Cooks Point 117 Robstown* 118 Kingsville 119 Brookshire 120 Deanville 121 Dickson 122 Wallis 123 Cistern 124 Dilworth 125 Westhoff 126 Ross 127 Kenedy 128 Mart 129 Edge 130 Dallas* 131 Thrall 132 Waller 133 San Antonio* 134 Crowell 135 Ennis* 136 East Gate 137 Taft 138 Ganado 139 Danbury* 140 Wied 141 Sealy 142 Houston* 143 Inez 144 Nada 145 Penelope 146 Galveston 147 Jourdanton 148 El Maton* 149 Alvin 150 Woodsboro 151 Wharton* 152 Agua Dulce 153 La Salle* 154 Fort Worth* 155 Austin* 156 Baytown 157 Lubbock* 158 Abbott/West 159 Rosenberg 160 San Angelo* 161 Jourdanton 162 Iowa Colony* 163 Markham 164 Rio Hondo 165 Moulton 166 Beaumont 167 Penelope 168 Pleasanton

District 7 5 2 3 5 5 5 5 6 1 7 7 5 1 6 5 1 1 6 3 7 3 1 3 2 5 7 4 3 5 6 6 5 6 1 5 6 6 3 5 7 6 5 7 6 7 6 3 2 5 4 3 5 4 7 5 6 7 6 5 3 7

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Lodge District 169 Brenham* 1 170 Lake Jackson 5 1 171 Lockhart 172 Pasadena* 5 173 Galveston 5 2 174 Rockdale 5 175 Rosenberg 5 176 Houston 177 Academy* 2 178 Longview 3 179 Warrenton* 1 180 Burleson* 3 181 Conroe* 5 182 Falls County* 2 183 Arlington* 3 184 Moulton* 6 185 New Braunfels* 7 186 Caldwell* 1 187 Round Rock* 2 188 Centerville 1 189 Bryan-College Station* 1 191 Lufkin* 5 195 Cleburne 3 196 Houston-West* 5 200 Bruceville-Eddy* 2

Lodge District 1 201 Bleiblerville-Nelsonville* 202 Jourdanton* 7 204 Stephenville* 3 205 Terrell 3 206 Mexia 3 4 207 Iowa Park* 215 South Plains* 4 217 Alice 7 219 El Paso* 4 223 Palacios 6 229 Abilene* 4 230 Midland 4 234 Luling 1 239 Hondo 7 240 Bay City 6 246 Morgan’s Point* 2 247 San Marcos 7 250 Harlingen 7 251 Pearsall 7 255 Katy 5 258 Seguin* 7 267 Denton 3 271 Laredo 7 * - Active Lodges

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How Do I Join SPJST?

You become a member simply by purchasing an SPJST life insurance product.

o get involved in an SPJST Youth Club and take advantage of the many opportunities that SPJST offers its young people, become a member today!

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SPJST membership is open to everyone.

You become a member simply by purchasing an SPJST life insurance product. Through a wide range of life insurance and annuity plans, SPJST offers its members the peace of mind that comes with financial security. You can also choose which lodge to join. Local lodges across the state host monthly meetings, socials, and community service activities and volunteerism projects.

Many affordable life insurance options are available through your local SPJST sales agent. The following list provides a brief summary of the insurance options that are available to children and young adults:

Lone Pay Life. A whole life product available with just one premium. The certificate is then paid-up. Issued to ages 0 through 80.

10 Pay Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for 10 years. Issued to ages 0 through 70.

20 Pay Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for 20 years. Issued to ages 0 through 60.

Life Paid-Up at Age 65. You are covered to age 100, but you only pay premiums to age 65. Cash values are available and continue to grow to age 100. Enjoy your retirement without life insurance premiums!

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Whole Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants that offers affordable premiums and builds cash value.

Whole Life Universal Life. Flexible premium adjustable Universal Life insurance contract with guaranteed coverage, subject to the payment of minimum no-lapse guarantee premiums on a cumulative basis. Available to ages 0 to 80 years.

Universal Life. A flexible protection plan issued to ages 0 through 80 which offers both a guaranteed and current interest rate on the cash value accumulation.

Estate Builder (Juvenile Term). The gift for the future. This inexpensive term provides youth ages 0 to 18 with $10,000 of coverage for a one-time payment of $100 per unit (maximum of two units). At age 25, SPJST will offer to convert the term coverage to five times the original face amount regardless of health.

Annuities. Both qualified (IRA) and non-qualified are offered to SPJST members. Interest rates are posted every week in SPJST’s weekly newspaper, Vestnik. For current rates, contact the SPJST Home Office, refer to the Vestnik, or visit www.spjst.org.

In many cases, the insurance application process can be accomplished at your home in one meeting. At other times, it may take an additional visit since the sales agent may need to spend some time assessing the information you provide in the initial meeting before he or she can recommend the appropriate life insurance solution. For more information on the life insurance options available to you, please contact your local lodge sales agent. If you’re not sure who that is, call the SPJST Insurance Department at (800) 727-7578, and you will be put in touch with a sales agent in your area.

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SPJST Youth Program Leadership

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sPJst hOMe OFFice 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 (254) 773-1575 • (800) 727-7578 Fax: (254) 774-7447 • www.spjst.org

SPJST PRESIDENT/HEAD OF THE YOUTH DEPARTMENT BRIAN VANIcEk Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com SPJST STATE YOUTH DIREcTOR LYNETTE TALASEk Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 931-0639 email: lynettet@spjst.com

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * District One YOuth cOunselOr shArOn russell (979) 540-8696 • email: sharon_russell28@yahoo.com Assistant holly narro (979) 272-1188 Assistant lindy Beasley (979) 272-9832 District twO YOuth cOunselOr PAtsY KOslOvsKY (254) 985-2396 • email: patsyk2011@yahoo.com Assistant cristy Girod (512) 468-1347 Assistant Donna vanecek (512) 365-5717

District three YOuth cOunselOr Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557 • email: magiclady_46@hotmail.com Assistant lynda novak (972) 948-4456 Assistant Kay Gerlich weeks (817) 896-5277 District FOur YOuth cOunselOr BeverlY tePliceK (325) 442-4841 • email: bjtep@verizon.net Assistant Pam lehmann (806) 561-5105

District Five YOuth cOunselOr BArBArA linneY-GOnzAles (713) 649-6138 • email: district5dyc@aol.com Assistant Brenda Moyle (281) 369-3503

District six YOuth cOunselOr lisA BuBelA (979) 543-7120 • email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net Assistant susan siptak (409) 244-4415

District seven YOuth cOunselOr wenDY PrusKi (210) 535-4916 • email: poohbear78064@hotmail.com Assistant regina house (830) 569-5070

2014 SPJST Youth Program Dates

Jan. 31 Feb. 1 March/ April March 22 March 16 March 31 April 5 April 6 April 27 May 3 May 31 June 13-15 June 22

June 22 June 28 June 29

July 6 July 10-13 July 12 July 13 July 14-17 July 18-21 July 22-25 August 2

August 8-11 September/ October Sept. 21 October 1 October 4 October 25 October 26 Dec. 1 Dec. 31

Deadline for camp Tee-Shirt Design contest Entries SPJST Scholarship Paperwork Due Youth czech Easter Egg (Kraslice) Decorating contest to be held at District Spring Meetings Youth Leaders Workshop • Temple (2) District Two Spring Meeting • Lodge 24, cyclone (2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Ends District Four Spring Meeting (4) District One Spring Meeting • Lodge 13, Dime Box (1) District Three Spring Meeting • Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Join Hands Day Deadline for Flag Day contest Entries Leaders-In-Training Workshop SPJST Education and Nature center at cooper Farm District Three Youth Achievement Day Lodge 183, Arlington (3) District Six Youth Achievement Day (6) District Four Youth Achievement Day (4) District Five Youth Achievement Day Lodge 88, Houston (5) District Seven Youth Achievement Day (7) District Three camp* District Two Youth Achievement Day (2) District One Youth Achievement Day (1) Districts Five/Six/Seven camp* Districts Two/Four camp* District One camp* State Youth Achievement Day Mayborn center, Temple (2) SPJST corpus christi Getaway Weekend (7) Youth christmas Ornament contest to be held at District Fall Meetings District Two Fall Meeting • Lodge 18, Elgin (2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins District Four Fall Fun Day (4) Make A Difference Day District Three Fall Meeting (3) SPJST Home Office christmas Open House (2) Deadline for President’s Volunteer Service Awards

Number in ( ) denotes SPJST District location. * Camp Location - SPJST Education and Nature Center at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter, Texas.

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Number in ( ) denotes district number.

Lodge 1, Fayetteville (1) Ronnie Pflughaupt (979) 249-6702 email: rpflughaupt@hotmail.com Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 6, Cottonwood (3) Peggy Dobecka (254) 799-8550 email: dataped@sbcglobal.net Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 9, Snook (1) Marie Shelfer (979) 272-8100 email: mashelfer@aol.com Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 17, New Tabor (1) Mabrey Dowell (979) 272-8517 email: mabes82@aol.com Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 18, Elgin (2) Joyce Bowen (512) 856-2481 email: joycenelson64@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 20, Granger (2) Emilie Tischler (254) 721-7735 Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 24, Cyclone (2) Brenda Maddux (254) 985-0002 Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall

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Lodge 25, Ennis (3) Rita Holland (469) 337-2284 email: ritajholland@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 29, Taylor (2) Cristy Girod (512) 468-1347 email: girodranch@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 30, Taiton (6) Lisa Bubela (979) 543-7120 email: lbubela@warpspeed1.net Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center Lodge 40 El Campo-Hillje (6) Cathy Garcia (979) 332-1614 email: clvgarcia@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:15 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Joyce Kraatz (254) 760-5816 Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 48, Beyersville (2) Donna Vanecek (512) 365-5717 email: donnavanecek@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Beverly Teplicek (325) 442-4841 email: bjtep@verizon.net Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 4 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi (7) Gerilyn Donnell (361) 548-0852 email: gl@totalprotection.com Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at Sokol Hall

Lodge 148, El Maton (6) Melissa Zielonka (979) 618-1890 email: zielonka33@aol.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at 3 p.m.

Lodge 84, Dallas (3) Bessie Petr (214) 826-3557 Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 162 Iowa Colony (5) Brenda Moyle (281) 369-3503 email: brenda@moblaw.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center

Lodge 80, Holland (2) Connie Horak (254) 541-9165 email: chorak@sw.org Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. at Youth Leader’s home.

Call (254) 541-9165 for location.

Lodge 87, Temple (2) Jennifer Davidson (254) 405-5168 email: davidson2313@gmail.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 88, Houston (5) Barbara Linney-Gonzales (713) 649-6138 email: district5dyc@aol.com Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 92, Fort Worth (3) Holly Anderson (682) 552-4498 email: hollyanderson33@gmail.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall Lodge 142, Houston (5) Catherine Manchack (832) 443-0469 email: cmanchack@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Lodge 88, Houston Annex Building

Lodge 154, Fort Worth (3) Lesli Milan (817) 320-7129 email: leslimilan@yahoo.com Carrie Ann Jones (817) 371-1727 email: jonestravel@att.net Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 181, Conroe (5) Artresa C. Johnson (936) 581-2564 email: artresacj@aol.com Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader for meeting date/time/location.

Lodge 182, Falls County (2) Becky Beckendorf (254) 749-5732 Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place in Marlin Lodge 183, Arlington (3) Kay Weeks (817) 896-5277 email: kgweeks@att.net Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of each month, 7 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 185 New Braunfels (7) Theresa Haag (830) 625-8262 email: theresa.haag686@gmail.com Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader for meeting date/time/location.

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Lodge 186, Caldwell (1) Yolanda Brinkman (979) 567-0637 email: ymbrinkman@cvm.tamu.edu Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 187 Round Rock (2) Jennifer McCarthy (512) 565-9156 email: jsupak@gmail.com Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall

Lodge 202 Jourdanton (7) Regina House (830) 569-5070 email: spjst202youth@gmail.com Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. (March, June, September, and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Community Center Lodge 215 South Plains (4) Janeece Williams (806) 495-3351 email: jkraa5@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at The Center in Tahoka Lodge 229, Abilene (4) Deborah Stevens (325) 537-2074 email: debbie5714@netscape.com Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader for meeting date/time/location.

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point (2) Trish Konkler (254) 780-9012 email: tkonkler71@yahoo.com Youth Club Meetings: Call Youth Leader for meeting date/time/location.

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Please Share Your SPJST Memories!

Everyone has one. From horseback riding at summer camp to dancing at an SPJST hall.

Maybe an SPJST mortgage helped you buy your first home . . .

Or SPJST life insurance proceeds assisted your family in a time of need.

We encourage you to share your SPJST memories with us.

Use the entry form below or submit your entry online. Who knows, it may end up in the Vestnik or in an SPJST advertisement and wouldn’t that make a great memory!

All completed responses received by mail, online, email, or hand delivered to the SPJST Home Office by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 24, 2014, will be placed in a drawing for a gift basket filled with items, some from the Czech Republic. Gift basket value: $250 SPJST Member’s Information (please print clearly) Name_____________________________________________ (Maiden Name)__________________________________ SPJST Lodge No.______________ Address (include Apt./Suite No.) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________ State____________ Zip_____________________ Phone (______) ______________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________________________________ Phone (______) ______________________________ SPJST Memories: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please attach a separate sheet for additional space.

H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Ways to Respond H H H H H H H H H H H H H H Mail—Send this form to: SPJST Vestnik • PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503-0100 Online—Visit www.spjst.org and enter your information online.

Email—Send an email to info@spjst.org with the above information. Please state “SPJST Memories” in the subject line.

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