Vestnik 2019.07.03

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Volume 107 Number 20

Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

July 3, 2019

ISSN —07458800

’ LEFT: Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club member Rebecca Federle floats Wednesday, June 19 down Nolan Creek behind The Gin in Belton on an inner tube. Rebecca visited the creek with sisters Ariana and Lydia, and their great-grandmother Frances Elliott for their first time this summer. They are all members of Lodge 47 where the sisters are active in the youth club. This photo by Michael Miller originally appeared in the Friday, June 21 Temple Daily Telegram.

Special thanks to the Telegram for reprint permission.

RIGHT: Everhett Bartek is about to make a big splash in the pool while Tammy and Tristan Martinez, bottom, float in the lazy river.

The Lodge 47, Seaton members were enjoying a District Two social at Summer Fun Water Park in Belton on Sunday, June 23.

BELOW: F.L. Meyer, Charles Wilson, Michelle Newsom, District Two Queen Brooke Newsom, and David Meyer along with Mickey and Minnie Mouse wave to the crowd lining the streets at the Western Days Parade on Saturday, June 22 in Elgin. F.L., Charles, and David are members of Lodge 18, Elgin, and Queen Brooke and Michelle are members of Lodge 48, Beyersville.

( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Corpus Getaway Information .............3 District News .......................................5 Lodge Section......................................6

In Memoriam ......................................15 Youth Section ....................................17 Vestnik Project ..................................17 Czech Culture ....................................20 Advertisements .................................21 Lodge Calendar .................................22

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Lodge 160 San Angelo member makes a difference in Guatemala

Lodge 88 Houston presents scholarships Page 12

SPJST friends reunite at Texas Tech

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Editor’s Note

Happy Fourth of July, America!

SPJST HERALD

sSPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/ DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 email: vestnik@spjst.org or melaniez@usa.com SUPREME LODGE PRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) • Mobile: 254-534-2902 email: vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT HIRAM DIXON, FICF, LUTCF, CFFM 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) • Mobile: 254-231-7722 email: hiramd@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: 254-721-4739 • Home: 254-778-3720 email: leonardm@spjst.com DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) • email: royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMAN DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 email: dv.aggie71@gmail.com 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 JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Road, Waco, Texas 76705-5330 254-799-4247 • email: john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM 1886 Pecos Street, Suite 3, San Angelo, Texas 76901 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 email: bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehman Road, Needville, Texas 77461 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 email: spjst@earthlink.net 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 4188 FM 1303, Floresville, Texas 78114-6092 Mobile: 830-391-3375 OPERATIONS MANAGER/ MARKETING MANAGER RICHARD A. HRBACEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 246) • richardh@spjst.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jschroeder55@suddenlink.net DISTRICT TWO - Contact SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578 for assistance.

DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Philip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM 325-647-1949 • Fax: 325-784-7448 mcbeephilip@gmail.com LODGE 219, EL PASO - Francisco Viniegra 915-203-3124 • fviniegra@vinquiz-insurance.com DISTRICT FIVE - Delisle Doherty 832-232-2049 • delisled@sbcglobal.net DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • covarrubia.carolina@yahoo.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Armando Perez, LUTCF 361-425-5543 • asperez6040@hotmail.com CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com

HUMAN RESOURCES LYNETTE TALASEK 254-773-1575 (ext. 146) • email: lynettet@spjst.com STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • Mobile: 254-534-0681 email: frankh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Sharon Russell, 1292 CR 441, Dime Box, Texas 77853 • 979-884-0807 - sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Mary Steinman, 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, Texas 76179-3463 - 817-731-2580 - appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four - Pam Lehmann, PO Box 637, Tahoka, Texas 79373-0637 - 806-561-5105 - plehmann@poka.com District Five - Melissa Victorick-Brown, 2324 Lakeway Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546-6196 - 832-274-7369 district5dyc@gmail.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide Street, El Campo, Texas 77437 - 979-543-7120 - lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard, 814 Madison Avenue, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 - 830-624-9242 - aprhoward@gmail.com BY-LAW COMMITTEE District One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-884-1451 - dimebox5@aol.com District Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road, Coupland, Texas 78615 - 512-365-2000 - 512-848-2416/cell - 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 - bjtep@verizon.net District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, 1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008 - 713-859-8976 - dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City, Texas 77414 979-244-4415; 979-479-0056 cell District Seven - Oscar Korus, 2565 Bruce Road, Poteet, Texas 78065 - 830-391-4169 - oscarkorus@gmail.com

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appy Fourth of July to our Věstník readers and SPJST members who work so hard to contribute to the success of our beautiful America. Let’s take pride in calling ourselves Americans, and let’s thank all those who made America possible. Whether you spend the day enjoying a parade or a picnic, attending a celebration, or watching fireworks, we wish you a memorable day with your loved ones. May God bless you, and may God bless America.

FINANCE COMMITTEE District One - Thomas Cannon, PO Box 372, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-567-4264 - jtcannon60@hotmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - 254-985-2282 - Edwin_Pechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco, Texas 76706 - 254-744-8973 - mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Highway 765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-651-8550 - hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road, Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - 979-249-5940 - malaktax@gmail.com District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Court, East Bernard, Texas 77435 - 979-335-4461 - g2kamin@live.com District Seven - James House, 146 Deer Run Street, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 830-570-7750 - james.houseconstruction146@gmail.com

Summer Camp Fun David and I had the best time at Camp Kubena with Leaders-in-Training (LITs), teens, DYCs, ADYCs, and chaperones on Monday and Tuesday evenings, June 17 and 18. On Monday evening, the LITs and teens participated in a color chaos activity complete with a glow-in-the-dark game of sand volleyball. So incredibly fun! Tuesday evening was a Hawaiian luau which included a Hawaiian dinner. We very much enjoyed our time at camp. A big shout-out to Executive Director Rob, Programs Manager Paige, and all of the camp staff for their hospitality. And, a very big thanks to our adult leaders for their time and dedication to our youth and the camping program.

INSURANCE COMMITTEE District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166, Caldwell, Texas 77836 - 979-272-3440 District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St. Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519-3108 254-985-2396 patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Robert Sill, 400 Westview Terrace, Arlington, Texas 76013 District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 Plainview Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - 325-234-8117 District Five - Mark Childres, 14011 Laskey Manor Court, Cypress, Texas 77429 - 832-496-6646 - mark@childresinsurancegroup.com District Six - Elizabeth Holub, 4624 Freyburg Hall Road, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 - 979-561-8640 District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 3895 CR 430, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - 210-535-4916

Corpus Getaway The 2019 SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway is Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11 at Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi. If you are planning to attend, please make your room reservations today by calling 361-883-5731 and refer to group code “SPJ” to assure that you receive the special SPJST member discounted room rate of $119 per night (applicable taxes apply). As of

PUBLICATION COMMITTEE District One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, Dime Box, Texas 77853 - 979-540-8531 District Two - Tammy Cannon, 305 Bluehaw Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78628-6367 - 512-948-5339 - tcannon4715@yahoo.com District Three - Lynda Novak, 7153 Cornelia Ln, Dallas, Texas 75214 - 972-948-4456 District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 Crestwood Drive, San Angelo, Texas 76903 - 325-651-5884 District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 County Road 47, Angleton, Texas 77515-9721 - 979-864-9999 - lorendave14@sbcglobal.net 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

this writing, only six king rooms and 15 double rooms are left in the SPJST block of rooms for guests to reserve. So don’t delay . . . call today! The weekend will be filled with SPJST fun, family, and friends!

Věstník Dates and Deadlines Please note that the Věstník deadline is at 12 noon on Wednesdays, unless otherwise noted.

No July 10 Věstník July 17 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 10 at 12 noon July 24 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 17 at 12 noon July 31 Věstník deadline is Wed., July 24 at 12 noon No August 7 Věstník August 14 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 7 at 12 noon No August 21 Věstník August 28 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 21 at 12 noon September 4 Věstník deadline is Wed., Aug. 28 at 12 noon September 11 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 4 at 12 noon No September 18 Věstník September 25 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 18 at 12 noon —SPJST—

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Wednesday, July 3, 2019

SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates Number in ( ) denotes district location.

Independence Day • SPJST Home Office Closed Lodge 47, Seaton hosts SPJST Float Belton Fourth of July Parade (2) July 6 District Four Youth Achievement Day Lodge 49, Rowena (4) July 7 District Six Youth Achievement Day at Taiton Community Center (6) July 7 District Seven Youth Achievement Day Comal County Fairgrounds, New Braunfels (7) July 7 Lodge 17, New Tabor Cleanup Day/Meeting (1) July 12 Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club Pool Party • Sokol (3) July 13 District Two Youth Achievement Day Lodge 80, Holland (2) July 13 Lodge 51, Ellinger Picnic at Ellinger Fire Station (1) July 14 District One Youth Achievement Day Caldwell Civic Center (1) July 14 Lodge 84, Dallas Country Picnic Jerry Manak’s Farm, Ennis (3) July 16-17 Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple July 17-21 Junior Camp Session 2 - Ages Completed Kindergarten to 12 Years: Districts One/Two/Six Camp Kubena, Ledbetter July 19-20 Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-off (2) July 20 District Three YAD • Lodge 183, Arlington (3) July 21 District Five YAD • Lodge 88, Houston (5) July 23 Lodge 202, Jourdanton Youth Club Membership Drive (7) August 3 SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Mayborn Convention Center, Temple August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tournament Lodge 92, Fort Worth, National Hall (3) August 9-11 SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend Emerald Beach Hotel, Corpus Christi (7)

Make plans now to attend the

13th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend August 9 - 11, 2019

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Readers Write Blood drive scheduled July 14 in Westphalia Westphalia Knights of Columbus has scheduled a blood drive on Sunday, July 14, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon.

The event will be at Westphalia Parish Hall, 144 County Road 3000, Lott (off Highway 320) in Westphalia. Baylor Scott and White Blood Center will be set up inside the parish hall - not in a bus. All donors will receive a limited-edition patriotic beach towel: Lifesaver-Blood Donor. Everyone who comes will receive a free sausage and pancake breakfast from Knights of Columbus. A photo ID is required to donate blood. For information or to sign up to donate or come to the breakfast, please contact Ken Jezisek at 512-927-6581. Share Your Spirit Give Blood.

Submitted by, Ken Driska Lodge 177, Academy —SPJST—

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Dear SPJST, I am sincerely honored to have been selected as the recipient of the SPJST Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.

Thank you for your generosity. With this scholarship, I am able to attend Schreiner

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University and fully focus on an engineering degree.

Ending my high school career, I have finished my senior year ranked number five out of 52 with a 3.7 GPA. I have accumulated 18 college credit hours that will transfer to Schreiner.

With my determination and your generous support, I am excited to start the next chapter of my life in college.

Thank you again.

Ty Stock Lodge 24, Cyclone —SPJST—

Member appreciates Mrs. Patsy, Klinkovsky family, scholarship Dear SPJST, Thank you for everything y’all have done for me to get to this point. Mrs. Patsy - thank you for always pushing me to be the best I can in every aspect of life.

I will never be able to thank you enough.

To the Klinkovsky family - thank you for believing in me when y’all chose me for the scholarship. I can’t tell you how appreciative I am. It will truly help in my journey at Sam Houston State University.

Thank you all again, Chase Alexander Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

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Member extends gratitude

Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for selecting me for the SPJST General Scholarship. I plan to earn my bachelor’s degree in biochemistry then enroll in medical school with the help of this scholarship.

This is an important investment into my future and will greatly help to relieve some of the financial burden. Thank you so much!

Katelyn Erskine Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Dear SPJST Scholarship Committee, I am very honored to have received the Nick A. Morris Scholarship. It will help cover the cost of room and board this fall at Sam Houston State University. Thank you so much for selecting me!

Sara Buccigrossi Lodge 32, Victoria —SPJST—

Dear Scholarship Committee, Thank you for choosing me as a recipient for the $1,000 scholarship. It will aid me in getting my bachelor’s degree at Tarleton State University.

Sincerely, Matthew Mynar Lodge 54, West —SPJST—

case, the term “perfect storm” refers to a usual combination of events that combine to produce an unusually powerful result.

In The Next Perfect Storm, Bet-David explains how conditions have combined in recent years to create the next “perfect storm” in the life insurance industry – or to put it in Bet-David’s words, “an industry that’s been ignored for almost four decades.” In the span of 106 pages, BetDavid provides an overview and explanation of how the life insurance industry is a ripe opportunity for young men and women seeking to build a meaningful – and profitable – career.

I’ll buy that! I did some checking and ran across a 2015 article in the Insurance Journal stating that “the average age of a U.S. insurance agent today is 59 years old, according to some estimates.” The article went on to state that “as more than a quarter of the entire insurance industry gets ready to sail into retirement in the next three years, the next generation of agency talent – young agents and agency owners in particular – better get ready to step up.”

While I don’t know the average age of

our SPJST sales agents, I do know that we do appreciate their efforts and that the Insurance Department is always ready to onboard high-energy individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit. “Fraternalism has survived because it is good and it deserves to live,” say the authors of The Fraternal Sales Training Program. “Its leaders had a keen realization of the world’s need for fraternalism and the power to see into the future . . . A glorious future looms ahead for the fraternal system with even greater opportunities for serving people, if we accept the challenge and live up to our opportunities.”

Regardless of one’s age, there are several factors to look for when deciding to get involved as an SPJST sales agent.

The key, according to Bet-David, is to know your choices and what you’re looking to do personally.

“At some point, we all realize that deep down inside we want to be counted on,” says Bet-David. “I’m a firm believer in the fact that we were created to serve and be depended on. We do better when we’re put in situations that require us to

Are You Ready to Accept the Challenge?

By Brian Vanicek SPJST President In May, District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha attended the Vault Conference in Dallas. “The Vault” is an annual conference that helps sales people get clear on what they need to do to reach their full potential. On the basis of what Bradley shared, it’s an incredibly motivating three-days, featuring an array of impressive presenters.

The top presenter – and organizer – of the annual Vault Conference is Patrick Bet-David. I heard so many good things about Bet-David from Bradley that I had to learn more! So, I read one of his books, The Next Perfect Storm. In this

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step up, and moreover we feel a certain void when no one relies on us. We start questioning our own worth.

“The insurance industry reaffirms your personal value and gives you a sense of pride in what you do because without your professional involvement, a family you helped could’ve been left behind not knowing how money works.

This business is extremely rewarding and offers a certain sense of satisfaction that words can’t describe.”

What about you? Are you ready to accept the challenge and become an SPJST sales agent? SPJST is interviewing qualified men and women over the age of 21 who believe in the power of fraternalism and fraternal life insurance. SPJST sales agents earn competitive commissions, join in exciting incentive programs, and receive superb training and support.

Contact the SPJST Insurance Department at 800-727-7578 or email info@spjst.org for details. Visit us online at www.spjst.org.

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Have You Considered an Insurance Career Opportunity with SPJST? Home Office: 520 North Main Temple, Texas 76501

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District News District Two YAD Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland District Two members, families, and friends . . . A warm welcome is extended for you to attend our annual District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lodge 80, Holland. A special invitation is also extended to all Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors. New youth members - and those interested in becoming a member - are encouraged to attend to see what YAD is all about and start planning for next year.

We are very proud of our district youth, as there will be youth from all eight of our clubs participating. Your support in attending their special day will be very much appreciated. We wish each participant the very best. As always, each and every youth participating is a winner.

Flag presentation and welcome begins at 10:15 a.m.

8:15 a.m. - Workers arrive for a briefing of work duties. (Please arrive on time.)

9 a.m. - Registration of all entries.

10 a.m. - Registration ends promptly.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 10:15 a.m. - Flag presentation, welcome, and introductions followed by District Two Youth Beseda presentation.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Hamburger, chips, and drink will be served for $5. Pizza and nachos will also be available.

12 noon - Craft Judging Begins Introduction of royalty contestants, escorted by parents Royalty Competition Introduction of Royalty Dukes and Duchesses Comments from 2018-2019 Royalty Court Crowing of 2019-2020 Royalty Court Break Individual Talent Group Talent Silent Auction of Candies Viewing of Crafts Live Auction of First Place Candies All proceeds will benefit a craft hut at Camp Kubena.

Awards: Special Presentations, Craft, Talent, Merit Points, and Participation 5:30 p.m. (approximately) Closing Comments We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland. The lodge is located at 12141 East FM 2268 in Holland. From Temple, take

Highway 95 South to Holland. Outside of town, take a left. The SPJST hall is about one-half mile on the right.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod and Amber Bartek Assistant DYCs —SPJST—

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category (candies) after judging.

Please come out and support the youth of District Six. I hope to see you all there for an afternoon of SPJST fraternalism!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Seven YAD Sunday, July 7 in New Braunfels

District Six YAD Sunday, July 7 in Taiton Dear Members, District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is around the corner. We invite you to a fun-filled day of talent, royalty, and crafts that will be presented by the youth of District Six. This year’s YAD will be hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton at Taiton Community Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Registration will be from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The program will begin at 12 noon with presentation of flags and welcome by Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele.

I am always excited to see the talent that District Six provides. Reminder that there will be a silent auction for the food

Dear Members, District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is right around the corner, and all are invited to come see our talented youth shine! This year’s YAD will be hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels at Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 East Common Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 11 a.m. A concession stand will be available for your convenience.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 7 in New Braunfels!

Fraternally, April Howard District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets Sunday, July 14 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville will meet Sunday, July 14 at the chamber meeting room at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served as usual, and door prizes will be given. Final plans will be made for Family Day, which will be held August 18.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6, Cottonwood reports on June meeting President Milton Peterson called the meeting to order on Friday, June 7, 2019, at 7 p.m. Brother Don Urbanovsky led the Pledge of Allegiance.

SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

Sister Peggy Dobecka led the motto. A moment of silence was held for the sick and deceased of the lodge.

There were 14 members present.

Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s and youth reports.

Sister Evelyn Stuckly gave the fraternal report. The summer getaway will be August 9 to 11. Get well cards were sent to Raymond Hromadka and Al Soukup.

Sympathy card was sent to the Jamie Ruth family. Two new members were voted into the lodge. Birthdays for June were Don Urbanovsky and Dorothy Kucera. Progressive door prize winners were absent. Attendance door prize winners were Irene Peterson, Jerry Kucera, Jr., and Dorothy Kucera.

Lodge 9, Snook to meet August 7 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook will not meet on Wednesday, July 3. The next meeting will be Wednesday, August 7 at 7 p.m.

Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor sets cleanup day for this Sunday, July 7 Lodge 17, New Tabor will have a lodge cleanup day in conjunction with the next meeting on Sunday, July 7 at 12 noon. A meal will be provided.

Submitted by, Kyle Skrabanek —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis honors members Dear Members and Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis held its monthly members’ supper on Thursday, June 13, 2019. A barbecue meal with all the trim-

mings, green beans, parsley potatoes, and coleslaw was served at 6:30 p.m.

Dessert offerings were millionaire pie and red velvet cake. Thank you, Betty, for preparing another delicious meal!

The monthly meeting was called to order at 7 p.m. by President JoAnn Jones. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Margaret Krajca. A moment of silence was held in memory of Rudy Cepak. On the sick list were Frankie Svehlak, Ron Mraz, Brad Jones, and Rosie Dlabaj.

The awards ceremony began, and 75year membership pins were presented to Calvin Honza and Dorothy Kudrna.

Fifty-year membership pins were awarded to WJ “Bill” Vitovsky, George Hornik, Van Fowler, and Karen Puente.

Thank you for your loyalty and continuous membership! Laure Krajca received a plaque to commemorate her previous years of service. JoAnn Jones received a certificate acknowledging her as the 2018 Fraternalist of the Year honoree.

Congratulations!

Pat Fowler read the minutes of the last meeting. Betty Macalik gave the financial and treasury reports. Vice President Arlene Honza gave the bar income and expense reports including bartender salaries. FAC Kay Lynn Kovar reported on upcoming events including the 2020 SPJST Convention. The youth reported no new members and no new recent ac-

Lodge 25, Ennis honors fraternalist; outgoing officer

Next Meeting—July 7 The next meeting will be on Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m. The ladies prepared the meal for the fathers of the lodge.

Dorothy Kucera Reporter —SPJST—

Happy Birthday, Lodge 6, Cottonwood members!

Happy June birthdays to Lodge 6, Cottonwood members Don Urbanovsky and Dorothy Kucera! They were both recognized at the lodge’s meeting held Friday, June 7, 2019. Congratulations and best wishes!

Lodge 25, Ennis hosted an awards ceremony at its Thursday, June 13, 2019, meeting. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 25 Treasurer Betty Macalik, right, presents Lodge 25 President JoAnn Jones with a certificate recognizing JoAnn as the 2018 Fraternalist of the Year honoree. RIGHT PHOTO: Laure Krajca, left, receives a plaque from President Jones to commemorate her as an outgoing 2018 officer and for her many years of volunteerism.

—Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

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tivities.

Under old business, tickets are still available for the “30 Guns in 30 Days” prize drawing. Please call any time or stop by the hall on Wednesday evenings for additional details. A reminder that every Wednesday we have hot dog night and drink specials.

An additional quote was proposed to retile the bar floor. An estimate was received to recoat the roof. After some discussion, it was determined that the roof is in satisfactory structural condition, and this aesthetic project can be placed on hold for now.

Several tee-shirt design options were presented to potentially have printed for local distribution.

Criteria was discussed for local scholarship awards and distribution.

The floor was open to new business.

It was announced that our youth club, along with KJT Lodge 35, will be cohosting a family cookout and swim party at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 12 at Sokol pool. Everyone is invited to attend.

With no other new business to discuss, June birthdays and anniversaries were announced - none of whom were present for the meeting. The meeting adjourned with 37 members and four guests present.

The next meeting and social activities will be: Thursday, July 11 6:30 p.m. - members supper 7 p.m. - monthly meeting social follows

Friday, July 12 7 p.m. - family cookout and swim party at Sokol pool

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Wednesday, July 31 6:30 p.m. - potluck supper and July Birthday celebration (come-and-go) 5 to 10 p.m. with 50/50 drawing We look forward to seeing you soon.

Fraternally, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard honors longtime members Members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonáš No. 28, East Bernard met for the regular quarterly meeting on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 12 noon in Wharton County Library meeting room.

President Glenn Kaminsky called the meeting to order. All officers were present. Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance. There was a moment of silent prayer for Charles Zotyka and Florence Hlozek - mother to William Hlozek and sister to Helen Kelner.

Glenn welcomed and introduced guests - Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska, District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia, and 50-year

Lodge 25, Ennis recognized several members for their 75 years and 50 years of consecutive membership with a special dinner, pinning ceremony, and social on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Honorees in attendance were, front, left to right, 75-year member Dorothy Kudrna and 50-year member Karen Puente. BACK: 75-year members Calvin Honza and Van Fowler and 50-year members William J. “Bill” Vitovsky and George Hornik.

—Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

member Elizabeth “Betty” Keys.

Next, Glenn said grace and recessed the meeting for the meal and social. A catered meal of fried chicken and cake was served.

When the meeting convened, Secretary Helen Kelner read the minutes of the March 10 meeting, which were approved as read. Next, Anton “Tony” Kelner gave the treasurer’s report for March, April, and May. The report was approved as given.

Helen Kelner reported on fraternal

activities and on the history of Flag Day and Father’s Day. RGA Covarrubia reported on sales for the district, and she thanked everyone.

CFO Mikeska spoke and gave a history on the namesake of our Lodge Karel Jonas and a history of events that took place 50 years ago. He presented Elizabeth “Betty” Keys with her 50-year pin and congratulated her. He also gave her brother Jerome Zahradnik’s pin to Betty. CFO Mikeska named the

Lodge 18. elgin hosts spjst float in western days parade

Lodge 18, Elgin hosted the SPJST Float in the Western Days Parade in Elgin on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Pictured, left to right, are F.L. Meyer, David Meyer, District Two Queen Brooke Newsom, Charles Wilson, and Michelle Newsom. The lodge was excited to welcome Queen Brooke and her mom Michelle who are

members of Lodge 48, Beyersville. The float received the third place award in the parade. ABOVE PHOTO: It’s Mickey Mouse, Lodge 18 President David Meyer, Queen Brooke, Secretary Charles Wilson, and Trustee F.L. Meyer. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Queen Brooke Newsom visits with Bastrop County Judge Paul Pape.

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members who have attained 50 years of membership in 2019 - Elizabeth Keys, Willie Orsak, Elizabeth Ovalline, Sharon Taylor, Mary Kay Williams, and Jerome Zahradnik.

Glenn Kaminsky gave a report on the sale of the lodge’s property and building, and stated that it has been completed.

Lodge 28 wishes to thank Jeanette Kaminsky and granddaughter Macy Stavinoha for the beautiful job of decorating and getting the cake with red, white, and blue. He also thanked all who helped set up and clean up. We thank Glenn for getting the meal from the caterer.

Everyone received a door prize thanks to CFO Mikeska and the lodge.

Birthday members also received a small token for their major event.

We send good health and best wishes to Lillian Kelner Neely. We wish her a speedy recovery.

Next Meeting—September 8 The next quarterly meeting will be Sunday, September 8 at 12 noon in Wharton County Library meeting room.

Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria Lodge 47, Seaton meets Thursday, July 11 meets this Sunday, July 7 Lodge 32, Victoria will meet Thursday, July 11, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Victoria Mall across from Chick-fil-A. A meal will be provided, but we ask that everyone please bring his/her own drink.

The summer is marching on – but heat is going nowhere but up! Try to stay cool and hydrated. We don’t want any of you to have a heat stroke.

The Fourth of July is almost here – probably my favorite holiday. I’m proud to be American – the freedom is to be enjoyed by all of us – please don’t take it for granted. We are a truly blessed nation and want to keep it that way.

Whatever you do for the 4th – wishes for you to have a safe and happy time with family and friends. At the same time, remember what this day stands for - the Red – White and Blue!

Remember, Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will meet this Sunday, July 7 at 2 p.m. The youth club meets at 1 p.m.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton to award $5,000 in prize money at July 19-20 barbecue cook-off SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall is excited to announce its 27th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20, 2019. Star Hall is located seven miles east of Temple on Highway 53.

Thanks to our sponsors for helping us with this year’s cook-off: Tito’s Hand-

made Vodka; Lone Star Drywall Service; Boley’s Smart Foundation Repair; Green’s Sausage House; Lone Star Paving; Westphalia Market; Re/Max Teresa Anderson; Big Elm Services; J&M Tint; Ratibor Country Grill; Whitlow Roofing and Remodeling; B-Tek Water Services; Farmers Insurance Jason Foegell; Vista Real Estate; and Marine Outlet.

Join us on Friday night, July 19 for music by Justin Cole. Hamburgers, refreshments, snow cones, and cotton candy will be available. The margarita contest will also be held on Friday night.

Saturday will include the barbecue and beans cook-off, Bloody Mary contest, petting zoo, refreshments, snow cones, and cotton candy.

Cook-Off Information Categories are brisket, chicken, pork ribs, beans, bloody mary, and margarita.

Entry fees are $100 (regardless of number of barbecue categories - brisket, chicken, and pork ribs); $10 entry fee to participate in the bean cookoff; $10 entry fee to participate in the Bloody Mary contest; and $10 entry fee to participate in the margarita contest (Friday night).

Lodge 28, East Bernard honors longtime members with dinner at june meeting Lodge 28, East Bernard honored its 50-year members on Sunday, June 9, 2019, with a fried chicken dinner. June birthdays were also celebrated, and all birthday celebrants received a $2 bill. LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 28 President Glenn Kaminsky, left, and SPJST Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska present a 50-year pin to Elizabeth “Betty” Keys. Betty also accepted a 50-year pin for her brother Jerome Zahradnik. RIGHT PHOTO: District Six Regional General Agent Carolina Covarrubia, left, and CFO Mikeska congratulate Elizabeth “Betty” Keys on her longtime membership in SPJST. INSET: Celebration cake.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured, left to right, are Helen Vrana, Barbara Tichacek, and Bernice Pribyl. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 28 officers are, left to right, Treasurer Tony Kelner, Secretary Helen Kelner, President Glenn Ka-

minsky, and Vice President Jeanette Kaminsky. RIGHT PHOTO: Johnnie Jochec, left, and William Hlozek enjoy the meal.

—Photos submitted by Glenn Kaminsky and Helen Kelner

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Lodge 88, Houston honors longtime members

Lodge 88, Houston recognized its 50- and 75-year members at its June 17, 2019, meeting and celebrated the milestones with a delicious cake that presented the SPJST logos from 1944, 1969, and 2019. Congratulations, members! LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to 50-year members, from left to right, Mary Janene Bullacher, Stephanie Toman, Traci Allbrit-

ton, and Larry Wunderlich. CENTER PHOTO: The beautiful cake featuring SPJST’s present logo, top; 1969 logo from 50 years ago, bottom, left; and the 1944 logo from 75 years ago. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to 75year member Henry Skupin.

—Submitted by Ashley Victorick, Board Chairman

Awards will be presented, and $5,000 is the guaranteed prize money. Awards will be presented for the first 10 places in each barbecue category (brisket, chicken, and pork ribs). Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in each category. Beans: 40-30-20-split.

Bloody Mary: 40-30-20-split. Margarita: 40-30-20-split. A “Best Pit” trophy will also be awarded.

Electric and water hook-ups are available.

For complete rules and an entry form, call E.J. Pechal at 254-654-5995 or email chickens4beer@gmail.com.

We look forward to seeing you at Star Hall on Friday, July 19 and Saturday, July 20!

Fraternally, E.J. Pechal Cook-Off Chairman —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas country picnic Sunday, July 14 in Ennis

Lodge 51, Ellinger invites members to July 13 picnic Dear Members, You and your family (persons living at home) are invited to attend our picnic on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Ellinger Fire Station in Ellinger at 5 p.m. A barbecue meal will be served at 6 p.m. Bring a dessert, if desired. Come early for refreshments.

There is a cost of $5 for members and guests; children ages 12 and under will be free of charge. We will have door prizes. Please bring an item for the silent

auction, if desired.

Please RSVP to Diane Marusik at 713-819-5913 or Calvin Hlinsky at 979378-2364 by Friday, July 5.

Please make plans to attend. We hope to see you there!

Diane Marusik, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland sets Tuesday, July 9 bi-monthly meeting SPJST Lodge 80, Holland will hold its bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Business will include final preparations for District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) to be held at the hall on Saturday, July 13. We are hoping all members can attend and assist with YAD that showcases our talented youth.

Social time will follow the business meeting.

Fraternally, Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas will host a country picnic on Sunday, July 14, 2019! Please mark your calendars to join us as we enjoy a day of fun, fellowship, and food.

The picnic will be at the farm of Brother Jerry Manak, 751 Sullivan Road in Ennis, Texas 75119. Please call 214354-7687 for help with directions.

We would also like to invite members in Ennis and surrounding areas to come on out and join us! We’d love to welcome you and enjoy the afternoon with you.

Everyone is asked to bring a dessert and side dish to share; the lodge will provide meat, bread, and paper goods.

Everyone is also asked to bring their own folding tables and chairs, personal coolers with beverage of choice, and their own rod and reel if you want to fish. Other games and entertainment will be provided.

The picnic is from 11 a.m. until 4

Lodge 32, Victoria supports hope of south texas

Lodge 32, Victoria President Mark Lester, center, presents a $300 check to Hope of South Texas Executive Director Ric Tinney. Looking on is Clinical Director Meagan Gumm, left. Both Ms. Gumm and Mr. Tinney were very thankful and pleased with the donation from our lodge.

—Submitted by Kathy Ahlstrom, FAC/Reporter

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p.m. Lunch will be served beginning at 12 noon.

Please plan to spend Sunday, July 14 at the farm in Ennis as we celebrate the summer! It is sure to be a lot of fun.

Fraternally, Anne Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth meets Sunday, July 14 The next lodge meeting is Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m.

Everyone is welcome to join your fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road.

We look forward to seeing you and enjoying these activities and events with you and your family at Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall.

Upcoming events and rental information is available from Event Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361; or online at www.nationalhallfortworth.com.

Fraternally, Angela Paprskar Casteel —SPJST—

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Lodge 160, San Angelo Sales Agents sponsor Tee-Ball Team

Lodge 160, San Angelo Sales Agents Ryan Jansa and Leonard Jansa sponsored a tee-ball baseball team in Wall, Texas. The team was called the Flying Squirrels. Ryan’s daughter Caitlynn was on the

Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, located at 3316 Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas.

The tournament begins with registra-

SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019

team. The backs of the Flying Squirrels’ tee-shirts featured “SPJST Insurance.” “The kids had a fun time in their first year of playing,” says Lodge 160 President Sandra Jansa.

tion and snacks from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will be played.

Trophies and cash will be awarded for the top four scores.

Registration is $25 per player and includes a meal at the noon break.

For information, registration, or directions, contact John Paprskar 817480-3480.

To register by mail by Monday, July 29, send your name, address, and registration fee to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available. See the ad on page 20 of this week’s Vestnik.

—SPJST—

Lodge 133 San Antonio hosts anniversary lunch

Lodge 160, San Angelo Members join Hands to support Wesley Trinity Daily Bread Lunch program Lodge 160, San Angelo adults joined with Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club for a Join Hands Day project. Youth and adult members collected 20 cases of water for Wesley Trinity Daily Bread Lunch Program. Pictured joining hands are Wesley Trinity Daily Bread Lunch Program representative Buzz Raspberry and Lodge 160 President Sandra Jansa.

The water will be distributed to clients who have lunch at the soup kitchen. The Wesley Lunch Program was very appreciative to receive the water.

Members of Lodge 133, San Antonio met for their first quarterly meeting of the year. Since we were celebrating the anniversary of our lodge’s founding, a barbecue chicken meal was provided by the lodge. It was nice to see everyone and catch up on the news.

We were especially excited to hear Pat Keller’s news. Her uncle, United States Army Master Sergeant Charlie Mares from Cistern, Texas, served in the Korean War. He was listed as missing 69 years ago. His remains were recently identified and returned to Cistern. He was buried on Memorial Day with full military honors. Pat has the press release, and I will get it from her and get the information to Melanie for publication.

Our lodge will participate in Join Hands Day. Doris Moczygemba made a motion that the lodge make a $100 donation to San Antonio Food Bank. Ken Reese seconded the motion. The motion carried. Becky Mattes made a motion that the lodge donate $50 to the SPJST Scholarship Fund. Rick Uribe seconded the motion.

Attendance prizes were won by Pat Keller, Agnes Rohan, and Aiden Trinidad. Split-the-pot was shared by Agnes Rohan and Rick Uribe.

Next Meeting—July 29 Please note: the next meeting will be on the last Sunday of July which is July 28 at 2 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Jarolyn Popp at 830-2145228. Please leave a message.

Jarolyn Popp, President —SPJST—

Lodge 142, Houston meets Sunday, July 14 The monthly meeting of Lodge 142, Houston was held on Sunday, June 16, 2019, in the annex building of Lodge 88, Houston. At 1 p.m., a social and lunch of pizza, salad, and dessert was served.

A prayer of thanks was given.

President Keith called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. Kaleigh Lewis led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call of officers showed all present except Sales Agents Connie Carter and Stacey Kellen and Flag Bearer Ryder Butera who was attending LIT camp. We had 32 members in attendance.

Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the May minutes. Financial Secretary/

VĚSTNÍK Treasurer Mary Ann Kieschnick read the May financials. Both reports were approved as read. Names of new members/additional insurance were Erica Delay, Jordon Delay, and Susan Steele. Correspondence was a food bank donation request.

Youth Leader Catherine Manchack reported 11 youth club members present and two youth guests, Zoey Coleman and Joseph Havies, at the May 19 meeting. Youth Achievement Day (YAD) crafts and food groups were discussed.

They will be doing a Join Hands Day project this month by taking supplies and a check to Who Rescued Who. Youth will attend SPJST Camp on June 19 to 23. Catherine attended the district youth leaders meeting on Wednesday June 6. They discussed camp and District YAD. There will be a lot of changes in the upcoming year. District YAD is Sunday, July 21 at Lodge 88, Houston.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider reported on the Corpus Christi Getaway on August 9 to 11 and making reservations. SPJST Valentine Cruise is February 12 to 17, 2020. All fathers were asked to stand in observance of Father’s Day. Pat read some wonderful facts about dads.

Under old business, our July meeting has been changed to Sunday, July 14.

President Keith spoke on the lodge barbecue pit. Information to sell.

Sick Committee reported Phillip Tumis, Carol Lapaglia, James Templain, and Zoe Saxton all recuperating and doing better.

Happy birthdays to June celebrants Elizabeth Hermis on the 1st, Zoey Coleman on the 1st, and Keith Kieschnick on the 18th.

Happy anniversary to J.R. and Karole Coleman - 35 years on June 9.

Oldest male member present was Keith Kieschnick; oldest female present was Catherine Manchack, and youngest youth in attendance was Zac Coleman.

Meeting adjourned at 2:40 pm. Door Prizes were awarded.

Next Meeting—July 14 Please make a note of the change for our next meeting which will be held on the second Sunday, July 14 at 2 p.m. with a lunch at 1 p.m. in the annex building at Lodge 88, Houston.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis Secretary —SPJST—

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Lodge 151, Wharton members participate in Velehrad rededication SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 10, 2019, at the home of Treasurer Carolyn Bucek. A recent storm caused an electrical problem at Wharton Depot Museum.

A light meal was served at 6:30 p.m. to five members and two guests.

President Gerald Macha called the meeting to order at 7:20 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited; a silent moment was held for our departed member; and a silent prayer was said for Vice President Charles Bucek who is ill.

The roll was called, and all of our officers were present except Vice President Charles Bucek who had an excused absence. Special guests were SPJST District Six Director Karen Kaspar and Regional General Agent (RGA) Carolina Covarrubia.

The March minutes and treasurer’s report were handed out to the members.

After they had been reviewed, David Bucek made a motion to accept them.

Edith Molberg seconded the motion.

Motion passed.

Under correspondence, Secretary Janie Bucek read Lodge 151’s Refund to Lodges letter. Next, she reported two death claims had been paid. She then announced our lodge had two new members - Cindy Veronica Castro and

Abby Moreno. Last of all, she reported Abby Moreno was a new sales agent for Lodge 151.

Janie Bucek then gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. She announced the Corpus Christi Getaway will be held August 9 to 11. Then, she stated the rededication of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall was held on Sunday, May 19 at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange.

She said she was very pleased with the restoration of the lodge hall. She also gave the dates for Flag Day and Father’s Day. David Bucek gave the cemetery report. He reported on the rededication of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall that was held on Sunday, May 19 at TCHCC in La Grange. Lastly, he stated he is still waiting for the contractor to construct a limestone road in Velehrad Cemetery.

David Bucek made a motion to accept our two new members to Lodge 151. Carolyn Bucek seconded the motion. Motion passed. We would like to welcome Cindy Veronica Castro and Abby Moreno to Lodge 151.

RGA Covarrubia stated she keeps working to find new sales agents for the lodges in District Six. She also said our new sales agents plan to contact members in Lodge 151.

Director Kaspar reported that she and new sales agent Abby Moreno attended an insurance training class in Victoria.

She praised RGA Covarrubia for bringing in new sales agents and members to

Lodge 151 in less than a year. Next, she stated the SPJST District Six Family Fun Day that was held in conjunction with TCHCC’s annual Slavnost - May Fest was successful. She also discussed the rededication of the SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad hall that was held at 1:30 p.m. during TCHCC’S Slavnost - May Fest.

She then informed us that she will be attending a pre-convention meeting in Temple on June 11 and 12. Last of all, she congratulated RGA Covarrubia for acquiring new sales agents in District Six. We did not have any birthday honorees for April, June, and May. Names for door prizes were drawn.

President Macha adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 160, San Angelo member touches lives in Guatemala

Lodge 160, San Angelo member Kim Schwartz traveled with a group from Paulann Baptist Church in San Angelo to Guatemala in June. The group went to serve widows and orphans. They helped build houses, install latrines and water filtration systems, fund feeding centers for 750-plus children, and to share Jesus. Lodge 160 gave Kim some SPJST frisbees to take to the children. She said the children loved them!

—Submitted by Sandra Jansa, President

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Lodge 88, Houston Presents Scholarships Lodge 88, Houston members hosted their annual scholarship presentation at the Monday, May 20, 2019, monthly meeting. Six deserving high school graduating seniors were honored. These seniors are all members of Lodge 88 with deep family roots in our existence today - be it historically and/or currently.

We are pleased to introduce the recipients of the 2019 Lodge 88 Scholarships.

Jason Stanley Horton (not pictured) will attend Baylor University while majoring in business. He is a graduate of Northland Christian School in Houston.

Jason is the son of Debbie and Stan Horton, grandson of the late Edna and Willie Wehring, nephew of Linda Wehring, and twin brother of Jessica Anne Horton. Jason was a member of the varsity basketball and tennis teams, attended church camps, and was a member of student council and National Honor Society. His high school principal

commented that Jason is a “young man of high character and an exemplary leader on our campus.”

Jessica Anne Horton (not pictured) will attend Baylor University and major in psychology. She is a graduate of Northland Christian School in Houston.

Jessica is the daughter of Debbie and Stan Horton, granddaughter of the late Edna and Willie Wehring, niece of Linda Wehring, and twin sister of Jason Stanley Horton. Jessica was a member of the varsity soccer and tennis teams, attended church camps, member of student council and National Honor Society. Her high school principal commented that Jessica mentors many young girls in sports and Bible studies.

britton, grandson of Betty Hilsher Green and the late Larry Green, and the late Margaret and Bob Allbritton. Chase was a member of his high school football and baseball teams, active in his church’s Senior High youth, and a member of National Honor Society. He works at HEB. In his essay, Chase identified and elaborated on the three building blocks of SPJST with his desire to do good and to make his community better by showing kindness and compassion to others while finding a community on a large college campus that is the right fit for him and shares his core values. Chase was also presented with the SPJST General Freshman Scholarship by District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha.

Chase Andrew Allbritton will attend Texas A&M University while majoring in engineering. He is a graduate of Cy-Fair High School in Cypress.

Chase is the son of Traci and Bobby All-

Derek Turner Grubbs will attend University of Houston where he will major in chemical engineering. He is a graduate of Cypress Creek High School in Cypress. Derek is the son of Linda

and Robbie Grubbs, grandson of Franny and Ronnie Havemann, and nephew of Carol and Donnie Havemann. Derek was a member of his high school football team, theatre club, cheer escort, student leadership, and works as a part-time lifeguard. In his essay, Derek stated that the three ideals of SPJST reflect the objectives in his personal life by striving for greatness, treating others with kindness and understanding, and bettering himself in order to lead others.

Makenzie Michelle Shepherd will attend University of Texas while majoring in business. She is a graduate of Cypress Creek High School in Cypress.

Makenzie is the daughter of Kristen and Brent Shepherd, granddaughter of Betty Hilsher Green and the late Larry Green, and has numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Makenzie was a member of her high school drill team, National Honor Society, Student Council, school of dance, NHS for Dance Arts, member of

LEFT PHOTO: Everyone enjoyed a slice of delicious cake that recognized all schools the recipients will be attending. CENTER PHOTO: From left are Ronnie and Franny Havemann, Derek Turner Grubbs, and

Linda and Robbie Grubbs. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured left to right are Traci Allbritton, Chase Andrew Allbritton, Bobby Allbritton, and Betty Hilsher Green.

LEFT PHOTO: From left are Brent and Kristen Shepherd, Makenzie Michelle Shepherd, and Betty Hilsher Green. CENTER PHOTO: From left to right are Wallace Jahns, Catherine Marie Casey, Donna Casey, and Jan-

ice Jahns. RIGHT PHOTO: Good luck in your journeys, graduates! Left to right are Derek Grubbs, Catherine Casey, Makenzie Shepherd, and Chase Allbritton.

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Rudolph (Rudy) Darilek Memorial Scholarship The 2019 Lodge 88 Rudolph (Rudy) Darilek Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Catherine Marie Casey. Presenting the scholarship was David and Nan Darilek, son and daughter-in-law of Rudy and Celestine Darilek. David spoke highly of his parents and Rudy’s desire to attend Texas A&M University.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 This desire was passed down to their Catherine Marie Casey will attend children and grandTexas A&M University and major in children. At the nursing. She is a graduate of Cypress request of the Woods High School in Cypress. Cathefamily, a rine is the daughter of Donna and Keith memorial Casey, granddaughter of Janice and scholarWallace Jahns, and cousin of Melissa ship was Victorick-Brown and Ashley Victoset up rick. Catherine was a member of her in Mr. high school varsity soccer team, NaDaritional Honor Society, active in her lek’s church youth group, mission trips, name to vacation Bible school volunteer, an apchurch nursery volunteer, member of plicant the Dynamo Club soccer team, Naattending tional Charity League, hospital junior T e x a s A&M UniCelestine and Rudolph versity.

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volunteer, Memorial Herman Healthcare Explorer, and pet and baby sitter. In her essay, Catherine states that SPJST’s ideals have helped teach her the importance of being kind and compassionate to others as well as serving and volunteering to help better the lives of people in need. Catherine was also presented with the SPJST General Freshman Scholarship by District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha.

Respectfully submitted, Lodge 88, Houston Scholarship Committee Carol Havemann Laura Rigamonti Ashley Victorick —SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, left, presents an SPJST Scholarship to Chase Allbritton. CENTER PHOTO: Nan and David

Darilek present the Rudolph Darilek Memorial Scholarship. RIGHT PHOTO: Director Stavinoha presents an SPJST Scholarship to Catherine Casey.

Lodge 187 Round Rock members learn about bees

space-themed.

Thanks bunches in advance to Deborah Rohlack for sending out those reminders. Last, I can not wait to see what Carla Krenek has planned for the entertainment for our next gathering.

See you soon!

Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Reporter/Youth Coordinator —SPJST—

Hiya! I hope all is staying cool.

Our June gathering was a great success. Deborah Rohlack read the thank you letter from the Refuge. We are so grateful that we can help. Thank you, Rubie Volek, for the door prizes.

We had a discussion over the financial expenses report for May, and all the items that were completed and the few items that still need to be done.

We also talked about celebrating Flag Day and Father’s Day and the summer getaway in August. If you are going to make hotel reservations for the getaway, be sure to do so.

Thanks bunches to Carla Krenek for the entertainment. The girls loved the coloring. It was a great idea! Carla dressed up like a bee and discussed the importance of pollination. We need bees

for crops, fruits, flowers, and that yummy honey! Carla also recommended that we all bring a plant so we can do a plant swap. I personally loved this idea. It was lots of fun, and the boys even liked it, too.

June birthday celebrants were Jennifer McCarthy, Deborah Rohlack, Alexis Meyer, Troy Oman, Thomas Shawn Oman, Luke Fuchs, Nancy Vayo, Genelle Beck, Danny Canty, Kay Beck Henderson, Paul Gainer, James Henderson, Jana Lynn Pachicano, and Codi Barron.

Next Gathering—July 14 The next gathering will be Sunday, July 14. We will be having a planned potluck, and we have a list. Please contact Deborah Rohlack for more information . . . plus, she will be emailing all as a reminder when the date gets closer.

We will also be having a themed gathering in July. Please wear red, white, and blue and or anything that is

Ennis Sewing Circle Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Sokol club room.

Several of us arrived at 8 a.m. and stretched Nina Walker’s pretty black and white quilt top. Before you knew it, we had quilters all around. Thank you all for coming early to quilt.

We had 22 members and one guest Kennadee Anderson - Dee’s granddaughter. We are happy to have you; hope you enjoyed us all.

We quilted till lunch time. President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed a delicious lunch.

After lunch, it was back to quilting, and President Irene called the meeting to order. We all recited the “Our Father” for our sick members, and we recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Secretary Dee read the minutes of our last meeting, and Treasurer Dolores gave her report. Both were approved as a read. Ginny read several funny stories that we all enjoyed.

President Irene had a moment of silence for Julius Podhrasky - husband of Circle member Bertha.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Anita and Philisee Downing. We wish them both a very happy day.

Pat announced that we will not quilt on July 11. We will have a white ele-

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phant sale and show-and-tell. We will also meet at 10 a.m. - not 8 a.m. as usual. Members, please bring all your white elephant sale items priced and your wonderful show-and-tell items. We will have a regular lunch.

In August, we will be serving sandwiches, salad, chips, and dip.

On July 19, Ellis County Quilt Show is being held at Sokol Hall. They have asked if we could bring some of our quilts for showing and set up one at around 1 p.m. If you volunteered, please remember and come.

Nina Walker was our 50-50 dollar winner; we are happy for you.

Members, remember on July 11, we meet around 10 a.m. Bring your white elephant sale items, show-and-tell items, and cash. We do not quilt, just visit, buy lots of items, and have lunch and a good time. See ya!

Always, Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

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Ladies Circle of Lodge 92 Fort Worth This month’s meeting of the Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth took place on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, with 39 members and five guests attending Betty Lloyd’s daughter Cherie Price, granddaughter Chelsey Davidson, and her sons Charlie, Oliver, and baby Reid.

Bessie and Garland Ellsworth brought granddaughter Cherish along with her friend Kayla Brookshire. School is out now, and it is so nice to have the young ones in attendance. Cherish is just beautiful, and I’m sure Bessie, Garland, and Aunt Lisa think so, too!

President Cathy Simmank opened the meeting by leading the group in the Pledge of Allegiance after which Vice President Janet Basham read an inspirational message given to her by Lydia Alholm. It was entitled, “I Said a Prayer for You Today.” Business proceeded with reports being given, and Marlene Bass announced that she did not send out any get well or sympathy cards this past month. Yeah! Hopefully, everyone

Lodge 187, Round Rock shares June meeting scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 187, Round Rock member Carla Krenek is pictured in her bee costume. Carla presented a program on the importance of bee pollination. ABOVE: Lodge members participated in a plant swap.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 187 youth Kember and Kadnce Meyer color pictures. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 187 youth Luke and Mathieu McCarthy await their turns to pick a plant in the plant swap.

—Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter

is well and just not telling us if they have special needs.

Our focus of the day was to honor our fathers. President Cathy asked if anyone wanted to share stories about their fathers. Theretta Praslicka and Teresa Clay were the only members to come forward to share lessons they learned from their dads. And, as I sit here, I’m thinking about my dad . . . how he left us at an early age and how we never got the opportunity to show how much he meant to us. He was a wonderful dad.

President Cathy reminded everyone that we would hold a white elephant gift exchange in July. Each member is asked to bring a gently used item, wrapped and ready to be exchanged. Cathy always figures out an interesting way to accomplish the games we play. She is such a creative, fun person to be associated with, and we all agree that she is a great president and friend.

The remainder of the meeting proceeded as hostesses Janet Pappas, Joyce Tesar, and Mary Ann Krivanek were thanked. We appreciated the lunch they set and the food that we shared. Birthdays were then celebrated. Robyn Brownlee and Lisa Ellsworth were serenaded, and Frank Tesar appeared when lunch was served. To all of our members who have June birthdays, we send our best wishes for another year, and we hope to see you soon.

The board of directors for the lodge is doing an incredible job of renovating and updating the exterior and interior of the building. Jeanette Tesar announced that Texas Dance Hall Preservation Foundation is bringing bands to local dance halls in North Texas this year. If one looks in the Vestnik, there will be announcements as to dates and times they’re appearing, and charges at the door will be billed as donations to the Foundation. As a little girl, our extended family lived just southeast of Temple.

Whenever we went to visit, there was a dance hall that I believe was called Star Hall. I’ve also gotten so old that some of my memories may not be accurate, but I think that was the correct name.

I’m wondering if it is still there and being utilized today. Does anyone know?

Last of all, five door prizes were given away, and everyone was happy with their “sussies.” Thanks always to those who remember to bring something to share. It’s always fun to see what surprises are in those gift bags.

Time permitted Janet Basham to share some funny stories with us, and she then led the blessing for lunch. The meeting ended, and lunch was served.

Bingo followed, and I came home broke.

Until next time . . . take care.

Respectfully submitted, Joan Simek Shropshire Secretary —SPJST—

Guns up!

SPJST friends reunite at Texas Tech

Longtime SPJST friends Kelly House, left, of Lodge 202, Jourdanton and Leah McDonald of Lodge 185, New Braunfels visit during Red Raider Orientation (RRO) at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Leah just completed her first year at TTU and was working RRO, and Kelly was attending RRO to start her first year at TTU. Kelly is also the 2018-2019 SPJST State Queen. Best wishes to both young ladies at Texas Tech!

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June scenes from Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

LEFT PHOTO: Hostesses are, left to right, Janet Pappas, Joyce Tesar, and Mary Ann Krivanek. CENTER PHOTO: Visitors are Kayla Brookshire, Cherish Ellsworth, and Chelsey Davidson (with baby Reid, and standing

★ ★ Reunions ★ ★ Reunion notices are published at no charge and as a benefit to SPJST members. First-run announcements may be edited to fit the space. Thereafter, until the week prior to the reunion date - as space permits - notices will be run in an abbreviated form. Please include your SPJST lodge number/name, and your contact phone number. Thank you.

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Kresta family The 53rd annual Kresta reunion will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019, at Moravia Parish Hall with registration beginning at 10 a.m. A meal consisting of barbecue brisket, sausage, fried chicken, potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, bread, and tea will be served at around 12:30 p.m. Please feel free to bring a dessert to share. BYOB, if desired. Since the meal is catered, we need an accurate head count so RSVP before July 16. Cost is $10 per person with children under 12 free of charge.

Please RSVP to Amy Kresta by either texting or calling 325-203-8382 or sending an email to akresta@yahoo.com.

Donations of raffle items or silent auctions items are greatly appreciated, but not required. Bring lawn chairs for outside time, if desired. Please RSVP before July 16. This is very, very important!

Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you, Marylyn Kresta Kubecka Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje —SPJST—

beside her are Oliver and Charlie). RIGHT PHOTO: June birthday celebrants are, left to right, Robyn Brownlee, Frank Tesar, and Lisa Ellsworth.

—Submitted by Joan Simek Shropshire, Secretary

July 13 Bartek family—at Ratibor Country Grill, 10226 FM 2086, Temple. For information, contact Amy Pagel Devereaux 254-913-9256; or Paula Pagel Faris 512-818-0259. Submitted by Paula Pagel Faris, Lodge 47, Seaton.

••• July 14 John and Anna (Sefcik) Jez family—at Central Texas Sportsman’s Club, 685 Centex Sportsman Club Road, Belton, Texas 76513 - near Lake Belton. Submitted by Irene Marek, Lodge 24, Cyclone.

••• July 14 Frank and Annie Borek Martinek family (sponsored by Raymond and Mary Martinek family - Amelia, Pat, Donnie, Robert, and Ronnie)—at VFW Post 7873, 250 VFW Drive on Texoma Lake in Pottsboro. For cost and to RSVP, call or text Pat’s cell phone 972-977-0509; or send an email to patm@martinekbebe.com. Submitted by Betty Macalik, Lodge 25, Ennis.

••• July 14 Mikush family—at St. Mary’s Hall, 1648 FM 340 in Hallettsville. For information, call 361-798-2001.Submitted by Allen Grones, Lodge 4, Hallettsville.

—SPJST—

In Memoriam In Memory of Julius Podhrasky, Jr. Julius Podhrasky, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 1, 2019, at the age of 98. He was born in Dallas on April 2, 1921, and was preceded in death by parents Julius and Frances Homola Podhrasky; and sister Frances Sparks.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Bertha; sons David Podhrasky and Robert Podhrasky and J. Podhrasky, Jr. wife Diane; grandchildren Tricia Hambrick and Mike, Philip Podhrasky and Jenny, Jana Reynolds and Matt, Julie Podhrasky, and Jessica Villalobos; great-grandchildren Ashley, Madison and Ryan Podhrasky, Kristen Graves and Hillary, Autumn Hambrick, and Ace Reynolds; and great-great-grandchildren Emma and Sophia Graves.

Julius graduated from Crozier Technical High School in Dallas and accepted a position with Magnolia Petroleum Company, later Mobil Oil, in

their Duncanville research and development facility. A lifelong employee, he retired after 43 years of service. He used his technical talent to develop many tools in the early days of seismic oilfield exploration. Julius took a leave from his job from 1942 to 1946 to serve in the United States Navy in the Pacific theater. Julius piloted a TBM Avenger and flew from the USS Bennington aircraft carrier. A veteran of combat and later humanitarian missions, he had the honor to fly in the lead formation in the United States show of power over the USS Missouri as the armistice was signed.

Julius was a first generation American and a lifelong part of the local Czech community. Along with his technical talents, he was an accomplished gymnast, musician, avid reader, and had an unselfish willingness to help others. Julius was a lifelong, active member of SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas where his parents were charter members. He was also a member of Sokol Dallas and enjoyed playing the violin in the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra for more than 40 years.

He was laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

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In Memory of Harvey Tumis

Expression of Sympathy

Harvey Eugene Tumis, age 71, of Brentwood, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.

Harvey was born on September 13, 1946, in Houston, Texas. Harvey was the proud son of Sidon and Rosie Tumis; loving brother to John Tumis of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and sister Pat Harvey Tumis Schleider of Tomball, Texas. He leaves behind wife Rita of 50 years; sons Brian (fiancee Darla) and James (wife Mey); daughter Celeste Webb (husband Steve); adoring grandchildren who will miss their “Papa” Brooke (16), Gavin (13), Chandler (12), Preston (11), Adeline (9), and Elliott (7).

Harvey settled his family in Brentwood, Tennessee, in 1984 when he was transferred to Nashville as district manager with the Walgreen Company. He became a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and began his love for mission work.

Harvey was known for his love for his grandkids, travel, gardening, Houston Astros, birds, and balloons; his heartfelt storytelling was among his many God given talents. If anyone could help you gain perspective or see the silver lining . . . Harvey had a story for you, and you never wanted it to end.

A funeral mass at Holy Family Catholic Church in Brentwood, Tennessee, was held on Wednesday, April 17.

Harvey was a member of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston.

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We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of BENNIE BOB WASICEK age 83, of Needville, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2019, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born in East Bernard on March 3, 1936, son of the late Jerome and Rosie Tymel Wasicek.

Bennie was raised in the East Bernard area and attended East Bernard schools. He married Angeline Bennie Wasicek Malota on February 18, 1968, in Fayetteville. Bennie worked as a butcher for Sansing’s supermarket in Wharton for many years, at WKM Foundry in Richmond for many years, and for the Road and Bridge Fort Bend County Precinct 1 until his retirement in 1994. He had a love of working in his garden and flower beds, tinkering in his garage, and playing with Miss Kitty, his cat. He will always be known for his sense of humor and as a jokester.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter Leyna Grace Wasicek; sister Josephine Krenek and husband Robert; brother Alvin Wasicek and wife Rose Mary; brother-inlaw Vincent Fojtik; and sister-in-law Frances Wasicek.

Bennie is survived by his wife of 51 years, Angeline Wasicek; daughter Sheila Minks; son Douglas Wasicek and wife Kim; grandchildren Carly and Mason Wasicek; sister Elsie Fojtik; brothers Leonard Wasicek and Paul Wasicek; sisters-in-law Doris Matocha and Betty Janak and husband Larry; brotherin-law Edward Malota; his cat Miss Kitty; his granddog Kaos; and many friends and relatives.

Visitation was Wednesday, June 26 after 10 a.m. at Wharton Funeral Home.

Funeral service was Wednesday, June 26 at 11 a.m. at Wharton Funeral Home with Deacon David Valdez officiating.

Serving as pallbearers were Gilbert Tapia, Mason Wasicek, Gary Kalmus,

Albert Tobola, Larry Janak, and Lee Allen Matocha with Carly Wasicek serving as honorary pallbearer. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.

Funeral service was under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

In Memory of Norma Klaus Norma Lee Klaus, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, May 20, 2019, at her home in Austin, Texas. Norma was 84 years of age.

Norma was born at home on May 30, 1934, in Buckholts to the late Paul William Krenek and Hermina Sophia (Mikulec) Krenek. She was a Class of 1953 graduate of Saint Mary’s Catholic High School in Norma Klaus Taylor. Norma was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She made her career raising her family. Later in life, she worked and retired from Pflugerville ISD. She was a longtime dedicated member of Saint Albert the Great Catholic Church where she participated in the Bereavement Committee and was a member of the Great Club.

Norma was a true “one of a kind,”

and she will be forever remembered for her deep passion for her faith, family, and friends. Norma enjoyed family gatherings, traveling, card games, and especially playing dominoes. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Norma was known for her warm smile and love of her grandchildren and her great-grandbabies.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Virgil L. Klaus; sons Randy Klaus and wife Becky, Mark Klaus and wife Debra, Steven Klaus and wife Julie, and Kevin Klaus and wife Robin; daughter Linda Kurio and husband Floyd; grandchildren Valerie, Krista, Randall, Derek, Jacqueline, Hannah, Heather, Skylyn, Jordan, Sydney, Jacob, Jeffery, Wade, and Katelyn; great-grandchildren Addison, Megan, Andrew, Avery, Brooks, Kayleigh, Barrett, Kip, Skylar, Steely, Emily, and Abigail; one great-grandson due in September; and many extended family members and close friends.

The family received friends on Thursday, May 23 from 5 p.m. until the time of a rosary service at 6 p.m. and following the rosary service until 7 p.m. at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church.

A mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 24 at St. Albert the Great Catholic Church in Austin. Interment followed at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery in Pflugerville.

Pallbearers were Randall, Derek, Jacob, and Jeffery Klaus; Wade Kurio; and Frank Krenek, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Herbert Klaus and T.J. Mikulec.

Please visit www.cookwaldencapitalparks.com where you may leave condolences and share memories with Norma’s family.

—SPJST—

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The deadline for all Věstník items is 12 noon the Wednesday before the publication date. Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Věstník Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Questions?

Call 800-727-7578 This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, or State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

Important 2019 Youth Dates SPJST Junior Camp - Session Two Districts One/Two/Six Wednesday, July 17 to Sunday, July 21 District Youth Achievement Days District One YAD - Sunday, July 14 Caldwell Civic Center District Two YAD - Saturday, July 13 Lodge 80, Holland District Three YAD - Saturday, July 20 Lodge 183, Arlington District Four YAD - Saturday, July 6 Lodge 49, Rowena

Temple Hotels with blocked rooms for State YAD SPJST has blocked hotel rooms for your convenience for State Youth Achievement Day which is Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Frank W. Mayborn Convention Center in Temple. Check-in for the rooms is Friday, August 2, and check-out is Saturday, August 3. When reserving rooms, please be sure to tell the hotel that you are with SPJST. These rooms must be reserved by July 19.

1. Holiday Inn Express 2609 South 39th Street Temple, Texas 76504 254-773-5500 10 Double Queen Rooms - $85 plus tax

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2. Candlewood Suites 1850 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76501 254-773-8342 5 Double Queen Rooms - $80 plus tax 5 King - $80 plus tax 3. Best Western Inn and Suites 602 North General Bruce Drive Temple, Texas 76504 254-742-1122 9 Double Queen Rooms - $84.99 plus tax 4. Hilton Garden Inn 1749 Scott Boulevard Temple, Texas 76504 254-773-0200 6 Double Queen Rooms - $99 plus tax 6 King - $99 plus tax 5. Residence Inn/Marriott 4301 South General Bruce Dr Temple, TX 76502 254-773-8400 10 King Suite with sleeper sofa - $99 plus tax —SPJST—

SPJST July Vestnik Project - Independence Day This project earns a maximum 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than August 15, 2019 to: SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name___________________________________________________________Age______________ Lodge______________

What is Independence Day?

The Congress met in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and they appointed a committee -- a group of people working together to do a specific job - Most people in the United States celebrate the 4th of July, but do to write a formal document that would tell Great Britain that the Ameriyou know exactly why the holiday is so important to our country? cans had decided to govern themselves. The committee asked Thomas Jefferson to write a draft -- first try -- of the document, so he worked for Imagine how you would feel if someone older than you -- like an older days, in absolute secret, until he had written a document that he thought brother or sister -- kept telling you what to do all of the time and kept taking said everything important that the committee had discussed. more and more of your allowance. That is how the colonists felt in the years leading up to 1776. Great Britain kept trying to make the colonists follow On June 28, 1776, the committee met to read Jefferson’s copy. They more rules and pay higher taxes. People started getting mad and began mak- made changes to the document and declared their independence on July 2, ing plans to be able to make their own rules. They no longer wanted Great 1776. They officially adopted it on July 4, 1776. That is why we call it “InBritain to be able to tell them what to do, so they decided to tell Great dependence Day.” Congress ordered that all members must sign the DeclaBritain that they were becoming an independent country. To be independent ration of Independence and they all began signing the official copy on means to take care of yourself, making your own rules and providing for August 2, 1776. In January of the next year, Congress sent signed copies to your own needs. all of the states.

District Five YAD - Sunday, July 21 Lodge 88, Houston

The Declaration of Independence is more than just a piece of paper.

It is a symbol of our country’s independence and commitment to the idea of freedom. The signers of the Declaration of Independence wanted the citizens of the United States to have a document that spelled out what was important to our leaders and citizens. The people who signed the Declaration risked being hanged for treason by the leaders in Great Britain. Every time we look at the Declaration of Independence, we should think about all of the effort and ideas that went into the document, and about the courage it took for these people to stand up for what they knew was right -- independence!

District Six YAD - Sunday, July 7 Taiton Community Center District Seven YAD - Sunday, July 7 New Braunfels —SPJST—

Source: http://holidays.kaboose.com/july4-why.html/

Declaration of Independence a Work of Art Completed in 1819, John Trumbull's Declaration of Independence is a 12-by-18-foot oil-on-canvas painting in the United States Capitol Rotunda that depicts the presentation of the draft of the Declaration of Independence to Congress.

Now It’s Your Turn!

As noted above, the Declaration of Independence is a symbol of our country’s independence and commitment to the idea of freedom.

Using the back of this sheet, identify some of the many freedoms that you know and enjoy as a citizen of the United States.

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District Two YAD Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland District Two members, families, and friends . . . A warm welcome is extended for you to attend our annual District Two Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Saturday, July 13, 2019, at Lodge 80, Holland. A special invitation is also extended to all Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors. New youth members - and those interested in becoming a member - are encouraged to attend to see what YAD is all about and start planning for next year.

We are very proud of our district youth, as there will be youth from all eight of our clubs participating. Your support in attending their special day will be very much appreciated. We wish each participant the very best. As always, each and every youth participating is a winner.

Flag presentation and welcome begins at 10:15 a.m.

8:15 a.m. - Workers arrive for a briefing of work duties. (Please arrive on time.)

9 a.m. - Registration of all entries.

10 a.m. - Registration ends promptly.

10:15 a.m. - Flag presentation, welcome, and introductions followed by District Two Youth Beseda presentation.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. - Hamburger, chips, and drink will be served for $5. Pizza and nachos will also be available.

12 noon - Craft Judging Begins Introduction of royalty contestants, escorted by parents Royalty Competition Introduction of Royalty Dukes and Duchesses Comments from 2018-2019 Royalty Court Crowing of 2019-2020 Royalty Court Break Individual Talent Group Talent Silent Auction of Candies Viewing of Crafts Live Auction of First Place Candies All proceeds will benefit a craft hut at Camp Kubena.

Awards: Special Presentations, Craft, Talent, Merit Points, and Participation

VĚSTNÍK 5:30 p.m. (approximately) Closing Comments We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland. The lodge is located at 12141 East FM 2268 in Holland. From Temple, take Highway 95 South to Holland. Outside of town, take a left. The SPJST hall is about one-half mile on the right.

Fraternally, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Cristy Girod and Amber Bartek Assistant DYCs —SPJST—

District Six YAD Sunday, July 7 in Taiton Dear Members, District Six Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is around the corner. We invite you to a fun-filled day of talent, royalty, and crafts that will be presented by the youth of District Six. This year’s YAD will be hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton at Tai-

ton Community Center on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Registration will be from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. A meal will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The program will begin at 12 noon with presentation of flags and welcome by Lodge 30 President Yvonne Marcaurele.

I am always excited to see the talent that District Six provides. Reminder that there will be a silent auction for the food category (candies) after judging.

District Two youth, families, friends enjoy super summer swim party

District Two youth enjoys Express baseball game Vestnik Readers, Sixty-five youth members, friends, and parents enjoyed the Round Rock Express versus Nashville Sounds baseball game on Friday, May 18, 2019. Thank you to youth dad Douglas Galler for making arrangements for getting the good seats for us!

A good crowd from Lodge 47, Seaton Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Clubs were represented. Glad you all braved the showers before the game! It ended up being great weather after all. Many stayed afterwards to enjoy a concert featuring Bob Schneider.

The only downside of the night—no foul balls picked up by anyone from SPJST and the score was Sounds 6 and Express 3.

It was a great night enjoyed by all! I hope to schedule another game at a time that everyone can attend. Thanks to all who made the night so enjoyable!

Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor Amber Bartek Assistant DYC —SPJST—

Dear Vestnik Readers, District Two youth, friends, and families had a fantastic summer swim party which was held on Sunday afternoon, June 23, 2019, at Summer Fun Water Park in Belton.

Once we arrived, we ran the showers and the misty rain away and headed to the pools, lazy river, slides, and so much more that Summer Fun provides. Many, - of course, no youth - sat under the shaded pavilion to watch those floating by, while others enjoyed the great snacks and drinks brought by the district and those who attended. Thank you to everyone who furnished more than enough food.

It was great to see so many joining in on the fun. Members from Lodges 20, Granger; 24, Cyclone; 47, Seaton; 48, Beyersville; 80, Holland; and our dear District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and sweet wife Linda representing Lodge 29, Taylor. Thank you for joining us and for the donation you made toward the party.

I left the party with much more than

when I arrived with: a box full of YAD cards! Yeah! Awesome for them to all be turned in on time. Thank you, youth and parents, for being so prompt and making the deadline. I’m so excited to get started organizing and preparing for a great Youth Achievement Day (YAD) on Saturday, July 13 at Lodge 80, Holland!

I am loving the summer fun and spending it with our great youth members. Leaders-in-Training (LITs), teens, District Youth Counselors (DYCs), and chaperones from all over the state just shared a wonderful and fun five days at Camp Kubena. I am so proud of District Two’s LITs and teens.

I am looking forward to junior camp which begins the Wednesday after YAD on July 17.

Take care, and thank you for being a member of our great society - SPJST! Hugs, Patsy Koslovsky District Two Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Please come out and support the youth of District Six. I hope to see you all there for an afternoon of SPJST fraternalism!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Seven YAD Sunday, July 7 in New Braunfels

at Comal County Fairgrounds, 701 East Common Street, New Braunfels, Texas 78130 on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Registration will begin at 10 a.m. and end at 10:30 a.m. with the program beginning at 11 a.m.

A concession stand will be available for your convenience.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, July 7 in New Braunfels!

Fraternally, April Howard District Seven Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 107 Floresville youth: summer camp was so much fun!

Dear Vestnik Readers, We just got home from C a m p Kubena.

Summer camp was so much fun this year. I enjoyed the rock wall because it was a fun

Dear Members, District Seven Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is right around the corner, and all are invited to come see our talented youth shine! This year’s YAD will be hosted by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Districts One, Two, Six Junior Camp Session 2 July 17 to 21 at Camp Kubena Dear Districts One, Two, and Six Junior Campers, Are you ready for an exciting time at Camp Kubena? Junior Camp Session 2 begins on Wednesday, July 17 with check-in from 2 to 3 p.m. and continues through 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 21.

Lots of fun activities are planned, and we are looking forward to spending this time with you. Please see the Packing List here and Camper Registration Instructions at right for all of the details to get ready for camp.

We can’t wait to see you at Camp Kubena on Wednesday, July 17!

Fraternally, Sharon Russell, District One Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky, District Two Youth Counselor Lisa Bubela, District Six Youth Counselor !

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challenge. I also like the zipline because it was fast. I really liked the blob because I went high, and I made people go high.

I even won the “Mr. Blobber” award in my group. I can’t wait for next year!

Waiting patiently, Bohden Tholkes, age 11 —SPJST—

CAMPER REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS for SPJST Junior Camp Session 2

Parking will be in big parking area. Luggage will be left by the wagons. Please follow the instructions in keeping registration organized and moving quickly. All stations are posted on the map below.

Suggestion: Campers - wear your swimsuit to camp. That way you will be able to take your swim test before going to the cabins. This will save you some time! You can change into your dry clothes before returning to the pavilion. Please remember you don’t have to make your bed — just pick your spot.

Station #1 - SPJST Tent/Check In Station #2 - Pavilion/Name Badges Station #3 - Pavilion/Medication Station #4 - Pavilion/Cell Phones Station #5 - Pavilion/Individual Photo

Now make your way back to your luggage at the wagon area and take it to the cabin.

Make sure to be quick about it, others will want to use the wagons as well. Please place your items on the bed; you do not need to make your bed. Chaperones get the bed by each door. Please do not remove anyone’s property off their bed because you want that spot.

Camp Kubena • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, Texas 78946 979-249-5674 - camp number • campkubena.com

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Blinn College to offer Czech course CESAT (Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas) is pleased to announce that Blinn College will offer Czech courses beginning Fall 2019 for academic credit.

CZEC 1471 (Beginning Czech) will be offered via synchronous online instruction. Students can participate in the class from anywhere. They will need a computer with high-speed internet connection and a headset. The class will meet online from 7:45 a.m. until 8:50 a.m. Monday through Thursday.

The Czech courses will count for the foreign language requirement at most universities.

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Ms. Williford’s contact is 979-2098218 / shannon.williford@blinn.edu.

Currently enrolled Blinn students may enroll in the course using myBlinn. The course is listed as CZEC 1471 (Beginning Czech).

Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

First/Third Tuesdays Tarok Lessons with Tarok Champion Jimmie Coufal—at Czech Heritage Museum, 119 West French Avenue, Temple, 7 p.m.: All skill levels; beginners always welcome! Free and open to everyone. For information, call 254-899-2935 or email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

Second Sundays Czech Language Class—at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center,

Our July 20, 2019, TCGS seminar, “Missing: Our Elusive Family MembersMIA’s, Orphans, and Adoptions,” will focus on finding ancestors who are often difficult to find. Program sessions will include “Grandmother’s Trip on the Orphan Train” by Jenna Hayes McEachearn; “America’s 20th Century Wars and the Search for the Missing” by Kenneth Breaux; and “Meeting Birth Family and Discovering Czech Heritage at Age 91” by Linda Fogg. A special presentation will be “Making Traditional Czech Strudel” by Sarah Vitek, who will both demonstrate making strudel and provide it as dessert for the catered noon meal. In addition to these sessions, there will be a sales table offering authentic Czech items, a silent auction, and accordion music provided by Henry Holub.

Also available for the first time will be the new 222-page, hard-back TCGS publication, Památník Čechoslováků.

Translated into English from the original Czech version by Martin Pytr and Carolyn Loykasek Holub, this book is a memorial to the Czechs of Texas for the work they carried out in the years 1914 to 1920 to benefit the liberation of their homeland. Included are numerous pictures, an index of Czech National Association branches, and an index of surnames of members, making this not only a beautiful table book, but an excellent resource on Czech history in Texas.

You may purchase the $48 book at the event and save the additional $10 shipping/handling fee. Our website, www.txczgs.org, includes a complete list of TCGS-published books under “Store.”

Join us on Saturday, July 20 at Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Highway 21 West in Caldwell, Texas 77836. The program begins at 9 a.m. and concludes at 4 p.m.

Doors will open at 8 a.m. for registration and refreshments. TCGS membership is not required to attend the event. Registration is $40 for members and $45 for non-

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Wednesdays Taylor Czech Speaking Class meets every Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor. This is an informal class setting for learning to speak, write, and read Czech. For information, contact Instructor Lydia Kurtin 512-859-2543. Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Lodge 48, Beyersville.

Missing: Our elusive family members - MIAs, orphans, adoptions to be presented

by TCGS July 20

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250 West Fairgrounds Road on US Highway 77, La Grange, 1 to 4 p.m.

Fee is $10 per person class. Call or email to verify classes. Pre-registration preferred. For information, call 888-785-4500; 979-968-9399; or email info@czechtexas.org.

October 5 SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration—at Seaton Star Hall, 10842 State Highway 53, Temple, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 200-plus cars, music, kids’ zone, SPJST Beseda Dancers, living history demonstrations, vendor/food booths, silent auction, 50/50 drawing, lawn mower raffle.

Special meet-and-greet with Miss Texas. Benefits SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Camp Kubena. Free admission. Visit www.spjstcarshow.com for all of the details. Call 254-5340807 for more information.

Saturday August 3, 2019 at

National Hall SPJST Lodge 92 Fort Worth 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas Registration: $25 per player Registration and Snacks 8 to 8:45 a.m.

6 one-hour rounds begin at 9 a.m.

Meal included at noon break Trophies for top 4 scores Cash for top 4 scores For more information or directions: John Paprskar 817-480-3480 Late entries accepted if player slots are available.

To register by July 29, mail your name, address, and phone number to: John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053

VĚSTNÍK members (if postmarked on/before July 10); $45 for members and $50 for nonmembers (if postmarked after July 10); and $55 for everyone registering at the door. Registration fees include a catered lunch.

To register by credit card, go to https://squareup.com/store/TSCZGS/ite m/registration. Registration forms and more information are also available on the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS) website at https://txczgs.org.

You may also register by mailing a check made out to TCGS, including your name, mailing address, telephone number and email address to Carolyn Holub, 2741 Falcon Way, Midlothian, Texas 76065.

If you have questions, please contact Carolyn at 214-577-0029 or email her at cholub1088@gmail.com.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Please remember to follow us on Facebook by visiting the following site: www.facebook.com/TXCZGS. Gladys Valchar SPJST Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth to host August 3 Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII The Paprskar Memorial Tarok Tournament VIII will be held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall, located at 3316

Roberts Cut Off in Fort Worth (Lake Worth), Texas.

The tournament begins with registration and snacks from 8 to 8:45 a.m. Play begins at 9 a.m. Six one-hour rounds will be played.

Trophies and cash will be awarded for the top four scores.

Registration is $25 per player and includes a meal at the noon break.

For information, registration, or directions, contact John Paprskar 817480-3480.

To register by mail by Monday, July 29, send your name, address, and registration fee to John Paprskar, 905 Venice Street, Hurst, Texas 76053. Late entries will be accepted if player slots are available.

—SPJST—

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SPJST Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Post your lodge’s upcoming SPJST fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here. These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Activities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 12 noon, unless otherwise posted. Send updates directly to: VĚSTNÍK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to: 254-773-8087. Email to: vestnik@spjst.org.

Advertising rates are $2 per column inch for lodge ads; $4 per column inch for nonprofit organization ads; and $6 per column inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at 800-727-7578 or email vestnik@spjst.org.

LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLE (1) Monday, August 5—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.

Monday, October 7—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.

Monday, December 2—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Directions: Lodge hall is located on Hwy 159 East, 3 blocks from the town square. Hall Rental Information: 979-966-3795.

Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-numbered months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLE (6) Sunday, July 14—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, August 18—Family Day. Watch for details.

Sunday, November 10—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, December 8—Christmas party Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, July 7—Meeting 2 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. Directions: From Interstate 35, take the West exit and stop at the blinking light. Go east at the blinking light and stay on Oak Street through downtown West. Take Farm Road 2114 East for 3 miles. Turn right on Czech Hall Road. Lodge hall is on the right about 1/2 mile down the road. Hall Rental Information: Peggy Dobecka 254-717-0383 or Jeanette Beseda 254-717-7840. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the lodge hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Youth Leader Peggy 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Monday, August 26—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.

Monday, November 25—Lodge meeting, 6 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions: From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown. At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. At “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732.

Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Loree Lewis 979-220-4733.

LODGE 13, DIME BOX (1) Lodge Hall: 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box. Directions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 on CR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile; hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: 979-884-1451; Hall Phone: 979-884-1451.

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. For information, contact Youth Leader Julie Schneider 512-269-8180.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2) Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone entrance.) Directions: Hall is located on Hwy 36, east of Buckholts, 1/4 mile east of downtown Buckholts. Hall Rental Information: 254217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Directions: From Caldwell, turn from Hwy 36 east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles then turn left on CR 225. Go 1 mile, veering to the right. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 979-2723440. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-218-4931.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Sunday, July 21—Fritz Hodde Sunday, July 28—Lucas Sousa Band Sunday, August 18—Mark Halata Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a nonsmoking facility. Hall Rentals/Band Bookings: David Meyer 512-217-0162. Hall phone: 512-285-3100. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davila, Granger. Hall Rental Information: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the hall. A light meal is served before each meeting. All members are invited. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Britta Goodman for information 254-541-5344.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia. Directions: From Hwy 77 between Hallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532 West for 4 miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM 957 North; go 1 mile. Hall is on the right. Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the second Sunday in March, June, and September, 7:30 p.m.; and the first Sunday of December, 3 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 24, CYCLONE (2) Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. Directions: Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit Hwy 53 at blinking light to FM 485; go 1 mile to FM 964. Hall Rental Information: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Maddux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Kim Campbell 254-721-0586.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) Thursday, July 11—Members’ supper, 6:30 p.m.; monthly lodge meeting, 7 p.m.; social follows Friday, July 12—Family cookout and swim party, 7 p.m. at Sokol Saturday, July 13—Rental: Deagan wedding Sunday, July 21—Rental: wedding shower Wednesday, July 31—Monthly birthday celebration comeand-go, 5 to 10 p.m.; potluck supper - 6:30 p.m.; 50/50 drawing - 9 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental Information: 972-875-8381. Mail: PO Box 129, Ennis, Texas 75120. Email: SPJSTennis@yahoo.com. Game Room: Open every Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the lodge dining room with supper at 6:30 p.m. followed by a complimentary social in the game room. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. For information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-337-2284.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARD (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at 12 noon at Wharton County Library - East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive, East Bernard.Call Secretary Helen Kelner 281-342-2624 for information.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Wednesday, Friday night dances - free admission • Old-fashioned hamburgers served Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, July 5—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members hold their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal follows the meeting.

Friday, July 12—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 17—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, July 19—Last Call Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 20—A.P. Patschke’s Band, Night Skies, plays for a farewell performance with his band, 3 to 7 p.m.

Friday, July 26—San Gabriel River Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: In Taylor, at intersection of State Hwy 95 and US 79 Business (4th Street), turn east on Hwy 79. Proceed to FM 619, turn north (left) and go about .8 mile to the large, 2-story hall. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 512-352-9139. Live Music: First and third Wednesday each month, free, 7 to 10 p.m.; Friday night dance, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. For information and meeting location, call Youth Leader Cristy Girod 512-468-1347.

LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For information, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979-543-7120.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6) Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Hwy 59, Hillje. Directions: Hall is just off US 59 in Hillje. Hall Rental Information: Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614; Hall Phone: 979-648-2317.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date, time, location, call Youth Leader Cathy Garcia 979-332-1614.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACA (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call lodge Secretary Mary Sitka 361-552-5170 or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. Directions: Seaton Star Hall is 7 miles east of Temple on Hwy 53 (Adams Avenue). Star Hall is a non-smoking facility. Hall Rental Information: Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887; Hall Phone: 254985-2548. Visit www.seatonstarhall.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall.Call Youth Leader Amber Bartek for information 254931-0295.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Attention: Beginning July 2019, meetings will be held the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The December meeting will be held prior to the Christmas party at 3:30 p.m. on December 8.

Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Directions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turn right on FM 112 and go about 0.8 mile. Turn right on FM 619; continue on FM 619 for approximately 4 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 512-739-9324. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. The December meeting will be held prior to the Christmas party at 3:30 p.m. on December 8, 2019. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-262-3377 - Butch Wood. Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Becky Wood for information 325-656-0029.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1) Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire Department, West Main Street in Ellinger. For information, call Calvin 979-3782364.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Thursday, July 11—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 14—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 54, WEST (3) Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June, and November, and the second Friday in September at St. Joseph Hall, 303 South Harrison Street in West, 7 p.m. For information, call Freddie 254-709-2303.

Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month - January, March, May, July, September, and November, 2019 at Victoria Mall Meeting Room, at 6:30 p.m.

For information, contact Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-2207725.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.

For meeting location or information, call Lodge Secretary Ann Moseley 361-781-2644.

LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, July 20—Lost Heart Highway

LODGE 66, WACO (3) Lodge Meetings: Date, time, location TBA in the lodge’s monthly meeting minutes that appear in the Věstník. For information, call 254-799-4247.

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions: From Interstate 35 in Waco, take Hwy 84 East exit. Stay on Hwy 84 East through Bellmead; go approximately 8 miles. On the right side of Hwy 84 will be a sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turn right on Elk Road; go approximately 1 mile; the road will dead end. Turn right at the dead end; go approximately 1/2 mile. Hall is on the left. Hall Rental Information: Gene Pavelka 254-749-3326. Hall Phone: 254-863-9320.

Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. at the hall. Sales Agent: James (Dude) Mann 254715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-839-4353/night.

Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512-332-6758.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Directions: From Hwy 6, turn west on OSR. Go 2 miles to Mumford Road; turn left. Go 1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the first right turn on Cherry Bend Circle. Hall (white building) is at the bend of the road. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - watch for date in Věstník, 1 p.m. at the hall. Lunch at 12:30 p.m.

Meat, drinks, and serving items provided by the lodge.

Please bring a dessert or side dish. For information, call President Wade O’Shields 979-218-3527; or FAC Ronnie Roesler 979-406-0158.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG (1) Lodge Meetings: Third or fourth Sunday of March, June, September, and December (Christmas) at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. To confirm meeting date/s, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190.

LODGE 73, SEYMOUR (4) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 12 p.m. unless otherwise noted. For meeting location, call Alice Orsak 940-889-2391.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLS (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday in March, June, September, and December, 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801 Ninth Street in Wichita Falls. For information, contact Dianna Ibarra 940-224-7383.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served at 1 p.m.; meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Call Youth Leader Marcia Rew for information 361-563-6779.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland. Directions: On Hwy 95, south of Holland, turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to hall, which is on the right. Hall Phone: 254-657-2485.

Bingo: Every Thursday, 7 p.m. Permit No. SP12371416574; AL17460607355. Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthlty.

Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Board of Directors’

VĚSTNÍK Meetings: Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month at the hall, 6 p.m. Call Youth Leader Kelly Taisler 254-913-3309 for location, information.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Hwy 36, Needville. Directions: Hall is located at the corner of Hwy 36 and FM 361, 1 mile from the traffic light in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings: Dan Natho 979-618-1426. Hall Phone: 361-793-4742. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 11 a.m. at the hall.

Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth Leader Madeline Gadway 979-900-9566; or madeline.gadway@gmail.com.

LODGE 84, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m.

Meeting location will be posted in the Věstník. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. - unless otherwise announced in the Věstník. Contact Youth Leader Lynda Novak 972-948-4456.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Directions: From East Adams Avenue, turn north onto 50th Street; go 2/10 mile. Hall is on the left. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 254773-2363.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Directions: Hwy 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit; stay on frontage road. At third traffic light, turn left onto 18th Street. Go under freeway at third traffic light, turn on Beall Street. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone/Rental Information: Call 713-869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org.

Dances are held 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Reservations suggested, but not required, unless otherwise noted. Reservations held only 30 minutes past start of dance. For reservations, call 713-869-5767, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Beer, set-ups, soda, and ice sold at bar. Please do not bring from outside. *Dress Code dances: evening attire for ladies and gentlemen.

Bingo: Every Thursday evening; games start at 7 p.m. License No. 17407503501. Lodge Meetings: Third Monday, 7 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697.

LODGE 91, SAN JACINTO (5) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - TBA in the Věstník.

For information, contact Lodge Secretary Vonda Smesny 832-694-8762.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTH (3) Attention: Game night at Lodge 92 has been discontinued until further notice. • Due to unprecedented attendance at the "last" first Sunday country/western dance, first Sunday dances will continue as long as attendance remains high enough to be profitable. • Beginning May 31 and for the next nine Fridays, Lodge 92 - National Hall will have 10 dances featuring 10 different bands.

Wednesday, July 3, 2019 LODGE 117, ROBSTOWN (7) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March, June, September, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.

LODGE 130, DALLAS (3) Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date, time, and location, contact President/Sales Agent John Vrla 214-9063385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road, San Antonio. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135.

LODGE 135, ENNIS (3) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, 7 p.m. at Sokol hall, 2622 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Directions: From IH-35 East at Waxahachie, take Hwy 287 East exit. Stay Hwy 287 on until you come to Ennis. Go straight through downtown Ennis and under the overpass at IH-45. Then go approximately 1 3/4 miles on Hwy 34. Sokol Hall is on the left.

LODGE 139, DANBURY (5) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the second Sunday of March, June, September, and December at Main Street Steakhouse, 1802 Main Street in Danbury. Meeting at 12 noon, luncheon follows. For information, call Lonnie 979-9221553.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of every other month February, April, June, August, October, and December at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. For information, contact Secretary Bernice Stolarski 979-885-6786.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December which is the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; meal served at 1 p.m. Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights) in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Keith Kieschnick 832-627-2842; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281-787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Catherine Manchack 832-443-0469.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month following the adult lodge meeting at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. Call Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka for information 979-618-1890.

LODGE 151, WHARTON (6) Monday, September 9—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, December 9—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street, Wharton. For information, call 979-532-5884.

Sunday, July 14—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114.

Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-30 West to the Henderson exit. Take Henderson North; it becomes Jacksboro Hwy (TX 199). Stay on this road north until Roberts Cut Off, which is a right off of Jacksboro Hwy. Hall - also known as National Hall - is on the right about 2 or 3 blocks down the road. Great Western Inn Motel is on the corner. Hall Event/Rental Information: Call National Hall Events Manager Jon Durham 817-624-1361. Visit Lodge 92 website www.nationalhallfortworth.com. Ladies Circle: Meets the second Tuesday of each month. Randy and the 92nd Road House Band plays every first Sunday. Dressy casual.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall - unless otherwise noted.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Monday, September 9—Quarterly meeting at 6 p.m.

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly in the Community Room at Victoria Mall, 6 p.m. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Directions: From Floresville, take FM 536 West for 3 miles to FM 1303; turn right and go 2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Rental Information: 830-393-7796. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: For meeting date/time/location, contact Youth Leader Lian Lynn 830-480-2737.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH-20 West exit. Stay on IH-20 West until you come to 820; stay on 820 until you come to Jacksboro Hwy and Azle Street exit. Take Azle Street exit; go to the traffic light. Turn left at the traffic light. Go to the second traffic light then turn right onto Boat Club Road.

Go approx. 2 1/2 miles. Hall is on the right. Hall Phone: 817237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-731-2580.

Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-3711727, carrieannjones@att.net; or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abburcie2015@gmail.com for information.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March, June, September, and December. For meeting time/location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Last Sunday of every other month of March, June, and September; then December - the first Sunday at 2:30 p.m. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek - phone 806-763-7245; or email cyndynjerome@gmail.com.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Wednesday of February, May, and August; and the November meeting is held the third Sunday.

Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact President Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325-234-5879.

LODGE 162, IOWA COLONY (5) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony. For information, contact President Betty Crawford 713-594-5049.

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center. For information, call Youth Leader Brenda Moyle 713-303-1471.

LODGE 169, BRENHAM (1) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday in February, April, June, August, October, 6:30 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse, 2209 South Market Street, Brenham. (December meeting/social information will be announced at a later date.)

Lodge Information: Call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-277-8845.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Attention: Lodge 172 has closed its hall doors, and the building is for sale. Until further notice, hall opens only for monthly lodge meetings, held the fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. For information, contact Jo 713628-3007; or Helen 713-920-7172.

Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena. Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month at 2 p.m.

LODGE 177, ACADEMY (2) Attention: Beginning in July, lodge meetings will begin at 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, July 10—Lodge meeting, 6:15 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River-Academy. Directions: Hall is on the south side of Academy, just off Hwy 95, on the right. Hall Phone: 254-982-4434. Please leave a message with questions. Bingo: Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Kitchen is open. Board of Trustees/Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November Board Meeting, 6 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:15 p.m.

LODGE 179, WARRENTON (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 11 a.m.

Location will be announced in the Věstník prior to the meeting each month. For information, contact Ricky Weyand 979-966-7138.

LODGE 180, BURLESON (3) Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of each month at the Burleson Police Department Building - Community Room, 1161 S.W. Wilshire Blvd, Burleson, 6:15 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-268-0022.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTY (2) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504 Bridge Street, Marlin. For information, contact Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf 254-749-5732.

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through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South. Just past Georgetown, exit on University Boulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left on University Boulevard. The third street is Sunrise. Turn right onto Sunrise. The second street to the right will be Luther Peterson Boulevard. Hall Rental Information: 512-255-1554; or 512-771-4948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal.

LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. at (unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information/Dance Reservations: George Scogin 936-8752867. Regular Dances: Third Friday night of each month, 7 to 10 p.m. Please continue to bring finger foods for the snack table. Lodge Meetings: Monday night before the third Friday night of the month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of every month - potluck served at 1 p.m.; meeting begins at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted. For information, call Cadance Wager 713-515-2835.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2) Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of each month on even months - February, April, June, August, October, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall, 100 4th Street, Eddy. For information, contact President Allen Trigg, Sr. 254-6245152.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1) Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Directions: Hall is across the street from the post office in Bleiblerville.

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Jenell 979-357-2181.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTON (7) Adult Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly, the first Sunday of March and June at 1 p.m.; and the second Sunday of September and December at 1 p.m. A meal will be served at each meeting. Meetings are at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Secretary Bettie House 830-281-8246. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of every month at 1:15 p.m. except in September and December, meetings are held on the second Sunday beginning at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton. For information, contact Youth Leader Regina House 830-570-2046.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Directions: Take IH-35 West to Fort Worth. Take IH-20 East exit and proceed on IH-20 East until you come to Cooper Street exit. Take Cooper Street exit to the North. Stay on Cooper Street until you come to Mayfield Street. Turn right on Mayfield; go down and turn left on Pleasant Valley Lane. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-800-3485. Game Nights are every Tuesday and Thursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Permit No. 17516910506. Lodge Meetings/Family Nights: Third Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m. For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Kotulek 940-8550882.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Directions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532 West for 4 miles. Hall is located on the right. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. at Village Inn, 1500 Airway Boulevard in El Paso, Texas 79925. For questions, call President Juan Reyna 915-2564346.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. Call for meeting date, time, and location. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. (subject to change). Call Youth Leader Jessica McCoy for information 979-777-8215.

LODGE 229, ABILENE (4) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. For meeting location information, contact Secretary Tammy Copeland 325-333-4089.

LODGE 186, CALDWELL (1) Lodge Hall: 937 State Hwy 36, Caldwell. Directions: Hall is just off Hwy 36 on the south side of Caldwell, next to Burleson County Fairgrounds. Hall Rental Information: 979567-4264. Social games: Every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002. Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at the hall. Call Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman for information 979-567-0637.

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place, Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, take Hwy 79 into Round Rock until you get to Sunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on the right.

Turn right and proceed past Hopewell School. Continue

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINS (4) Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Secretary Pam Lehmann 806-535-8356. Youth Club Meetings: First Saturday of each month, 6 p.m. at 631 Lockwood Street in Tahoka. For information, contact Youth Leader Janeece Williams 806-632-5239.

LODGE 232, HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5) Lodge Meetings: Held the third Tuesday of every other month in January, March, May, July, September, and November, 6:30 pm. at Czech Cultural Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto, Houston. For information, contact Secretary Catherine Anderson 713-726-1928.

LODGE 246, MORGAN’S POINT (2) Lodge Meetings: Unless otherwise announced, second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November, 11:30 a.m. For meeting location, call President Ingrid Petrik 254-760-1831 or Secretary Melanie Zavodny 254-534-0807.

LODGE 258, SEGUIN (7) Lodge Meetings: For meeting date, location, and time, contact President Chester Jenke 210-413-3053 or Treasurer Colleen Jenke 210-215-9494.

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