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Volume 102 Number 13
Benevolence
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★ Humanity ISSN —07458800
Spring Break Travels: District Four Youth Visit Temple
March 26, 2014
Congratulations, Gene McBride!
By Beverly Teplicek District Four Youth Counselor
On Wednesday, March 12, 2014, the District Four Youth Club outing was “super” fun and educational with 16 youth and four adults participating. The group left Rowena at 7 a.m. with Brad’s car loaded with girls, and Beverly took the boys. First stop was at the Dairy Queen in Goldthwaite— the north wind was blowing and cold, but that did not dampen our spirits! Arriving at the SPJST Home Office shortly after 10 a.m., we were greeted by Lynette and Melanie, along with Frank, Ruth, and Sandra—wow! They all made us feel so welcome. This was the first time for many of the group to be in the Home Office where they were able to see the work that is done to keep SPJST insurance and fraternalism succeeding. The youth were impressed to see their youth club scrapbook along with
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SPJST Home Office invites you to join in honoring Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride in celebration of his retirement and 35 years of devoted service to our fraternal order.
DYC Beverly Teplicek, center, shares a photo at the Czech Heritage Museum of Dr. J.J. Shiller of Rowena with youth Olivia Schwertner, left, and Ana Fuentes, both of Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club. BELOW: The group at SPJST Home Office.
others and the posters on display in the lobby. They all thought this was neat! Then it was down to the basement
Reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 28, 2014 SPJST Home Office 520 North Main Street Temple, Texas
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Cards and happy retirement sentiments can be sent to Gene at: 507 Park Place Lane Temple, Texas 76504
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 From Around the Districts..................4 Lodge Section......................................7 SPJST Store.......................................16 In Memoriam ......................................19
Supreme Lodge Now Accepting Applications for Vice President’s Position. See Page 3 for Details. Inside This Week’s Vestnik
SPJST Car Show Info........................21 Youth Section.....................................22 Czech Culture ....................................26 Advertisements ............................28-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 SPJST Car Show Entry Form ...........32
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Lodge 148 El Maton member achieves Grand Age of 96
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Lodge 191 Lufkin hosts Mardi Gras dance
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District Two youth win gift cards for Vestnik submissions