Volume 103 Number 8
ˇ ´ VESTNIK S P J S T Benevolence
H E R A L D
★ Humanity
ISSN —07458800
★ Brotherhood
February 25, 2015
SPJST Announces 2015 Membership Program “Let
“Let the Good Times Roll!” is the campaign slogan for SPJST’s 2015 SPJST Membership Drive. The phrase “let the good times roll” is most frequently heard during the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. Essentially, it means to let the party begin and to let us enjoy our time together. 2015 is a new year, and it represents the opportunity for a new beginning in SPJST. It is important for everyone in SPJST to work with one another, to recognize each other’s strengths, and to help one another. The 2015 Membership Program is loaded with incentives for sales agents, members, lodges, and youth clubs working to make a positive difference in the lives of SPJST members. Complete details about the 2015 Membership Program appears on pages 19 to 23 of this week’s Vestnik.
the Good Times Roll!”
The goal is 1,500 new issued certificates.
We Are on a Mission! The goals and objectives of SPJST are reflected in its organizational mission statement and vision statement adopted by the SPJST Supreme Lodge on October 17, 2013: SPJST Mission Statement Insuring and Enriching Lives
SPJST Vision Statement Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive life insurance for our members. A summary from the first month of the membership program appears on page 4 of this week’s Vestnik. 2015 Membership Program —SPJST—
Let the Good Times Roll!
Good Times Roll at Lodge 88, Houston Lodge 88, Houston members enjoyed a Mardi Gras night recently at the hall with king cakes for dessert. Pictured are, from left, Carol Globke, Cindy Messina, Carolyn F. Beseda, and Margie Moncrief, right, found the baby earning them rights to wear a crown.
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Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Incentive Program Updates................4 District News .......................................5 Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes ......6 Lodge Section....................................13
Inside This Week’s Vestnik
Membership Program .......................19 Youth Section ....................................24 Czech Culture ....................................27 Advertisements .................................29 Lodge Calendar .................................30 Member Referrals ..............................32
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Lodge 88 Houston members enjoy Founders’ Day
Michael Hoelscher wins Texas State BETA Champion
Michael Hoelscher, a member of Lodge 24, Cyclone, traveled to Grapevine, Texas, for the Texas State BETA convention on February 15 to 17, 2015. He ran for the State Chaplain office, and his is motto was, “Be Happy as a Minion, Vote Michael Hoelscher for Chaplain!” He presented a speech and was supported by his chapter with a promotional skit. Michael will now travel to Greeneville, Tennessee, this summer for a leadership camp, as well as Nashville, Tennessee, to run for the National BETA Chaplain office. Michael is the son of John and Lisa Hoelscher and grandson of Bobby and Alice Hoelscher. John and Lisa are members of Lodge 47, Seaton, and Bobby and Alice are members of Lodge 24, Cyclone. Michael served as 2012 SPJST State Duke. Congratulations and best wishes to Michael! —SPJST—
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Lodge 67 Schulenburg shares Christmas party scenes
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Lodge 80 Holland member wins at Bell County Youth Fair