Vestnik 2019.09.04

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Volume 107 Number 26

Benevolence

H E R A L D

★ Humanity

★ Brotherhood

September 4, 2019

ISSN —07458800

SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2019 • Emerald Beach Hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas SPJST hosted the 13th Annual Corpus Christi Getaway on Friday, August 9 to Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Emerald Beach Hotel.

LEFT PHOTO: FOUR GENERATIONS of SPJST and Bayer family members. District Seven Director Bob Bayer is surrounded by his family as they celebrate his 80th birthday at the Corpus Christi Getaway. BELOW: CAUGHT IN THE KOLACHE ACTION! Members participate in the kolache eating contest at the Getaway.

More on pages 5, 8 - 11

Joining Hands, Touching Lives

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Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club members lend helping hands at Evergreen Life Services. “We helped paint tables and bikes, added plants, and moved gigantic pots,” says Reporter Holly Jones.

“We met some of the participants and talked about their organization and its purpose which is to allow people with special needs to have something they can do to help. It was a lot of hard work, but very rewarding.” More on page 22.

( ( ( ( ( Inside This Week’s Věstník ( ( ( ( ( Important Dates ...................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Readers Write ......................................3 Fraternal Focus ...................................4 District News........................................6 Lodge Section ...................................12

SPJST Car Show ...............................18 In Memoriam ......................................19 Youth Section ....................................21 Czech Culture ....................................24 Advertisements ............................26-29 Lodge Calendar .................................30

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Best wishes, students, teachers, and school personnel!

SPJST HERALD

SPJST 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 - 512-848-2416 - 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 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 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 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

“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can

Then they saw the test. It had two questions.

change the world.”

1) Your Name __________ (1 Point) —Malala Yousafzai

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

—Dr. Seuss “You must do the things you think you cannot do.”

—Eleanor Roosevelt Students have transitioned from pool days to school days. A new school year has begun! Best wishes to all students, teachers, and school personnel for an inspiring year. Here’s an interesting story (author unknown) with a lesson to be learned!

One evening four college students went out to the movies instead of studying. They paid no mind to the test they had scheduled for the next day and didn’t study. In the morning, they hatched a plan to get out of taking their test. They covered themselves with grease and dirt and went to the Dean’s office. Once there, they said they had been to a wedding the previous night and on the way back, they got a flat tire and had to push the car back to campus.

The Dean listened to their tale of woe and thought. He offered them a retest three days later. They thanked him and accepted his offer.

When the test day arrived, they went to the Dean. The Dean put them all in separate rooms for the test. They were fine with this since they had all studied hard.

2) Which tire burst? __________ (99 Points) Options – (a) Front Left (b) Front Right (c) Back Left (d) Back Right The lesson: Always be responsible and make wise decisions. May this be the best school year ever!

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

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 October 2 Věstník deadline is Wed., Sept. 25 at 12 noon No October 9 Věstník October 16 Věstník deadline is Wed., Oct. 9 at 12 noon October 23 Věstník deadline is Wed., Oct. 16 at 12 noon No October 30 Věstník —SPJST—

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except as announced in advance

by SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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SPJST Family Fun and Important Dates Sept. 7 Sept. 8 Sept. 15 Sept. 15 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 27-28 October 1 October 5 October 5 October 10 Oct. 11-12 October 12 October 19 October 20 October 20 Oct. 22-23 October 26 Nov. 24 Nov. 28-29

Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Prize Drawing Fundraiser Williamson County Expo Center, Taylor (2) Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Fun Day (1) District Seven Fall Fun Day Eagles Hall, New Braunfels (7) District Seven Caucus/Delegate Special Called Meeting Eagles Hall, New Braunfels (7) District One Youth hosts SPJST Float Burleson County Fair Parade, Caldwell (1) District Six Youth Fall Fun Day Outing Camp Kubena, Ledbetter (1) Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza (2) Lodge 92, Fort Worth Heritage Day (3) Lodge 29, Taylor Barbecue Cook-Off (2) 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Begins SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall (2) District Four Fall Fun Day • Lodge 49, Rowena (4) Lodge 141, Sealy hosts SPJST Float Austin County Fair Parade, Bellville (1) District Youth Counselors’ Fall Meeting • Gruene (7) Lodge 107, Floresville hosts SPJST Float Floresville Peanut Festival Parade (7) Lodge 88, Halloween Party (5) District One Trunk-or-Treat • Lodge 186, Caldwell (1) District Three Heritage Day • Dallas Sokol (3) Supreme Lodge Meeting • SPJST Home Office, Temple Make a Difference Day Lodge 154, Fort Worth hosts SPJST Float Fort Worth Parade of Lights (3) Thanksgiving Holidays SPJST Home Office, Temple Closed

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Belton church to host Sept. 13 fish fry to benefit Westphalia church A fish fry benefit for Church of the Visitation and Westphalia community will be held Friday, September 13, 2019, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Christ The King Parish Hall, 210 East 24th Street in Belton, Texas. Cost is $10 per person, students with identification will be $5, and children ages five to 12 will be $4.

Active duty military, police, firefighters, and EMS will eat free of charge. Proceeds will go to Westphalia Church of the Visitation. The benefit is sponsored

by Knights of Columbus Council 7196.

For more information, contact Anthony Rios 254-931-7859 or Dave Fette 254534-5113.

Submitted by, Patricia Hoelscher Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Annual church bazaar at Corn Hill Sept. 15 Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill (Jarrell) will hold its annual bazaar on Sunday, September 15, 2019, on the church grounds at 8626 FM 1105 in Jarrell.

Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. fol-

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lowed by a meal and festivities at the church’s Parish Activity Center (PAC).

Barbecue and Corn Hill fried chicken dinner with dressing and all the fixings will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Adult plates are $10; children’s plates are $5. Drive-thru adult plates will be available 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Barbecue bythe-pound will be sold at the pit from 8 a.m. to noon. Hamburgers will be available at 2:30 p.m.

A live auction begins at 1:30 p.m. inside the PAC building. Payment must be check or cash only.

A prize drawing with 20 great prizes valued at $6,550 will be given. with a Grand prize is a $1,000 Visa card.

Winners need not be present to win.

Drawing will be held after the live auction.

Enjoy an afternoon of family fun with live polka music, kolache sale, bingo, cake walk, silent auction, and children’s games.

For information, visit www.holytrinityofcornhill.org; email holytrinitycc@ yahoo.com; or call 512-863-3020. See advertisement on page 27 of this week’s Vestnik.

Submitted by, Jennifer Klepac —SPJST—

Cyclone church picnic set for Sept. 22 The 74th annual Cyclone picnic at St. Joseph’s Church is Sunday, September 22, 2019. Plates with sausage and fried chicken with all the trimmings will be available for $10 beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Jerry Haisler will provide live music from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Games and activities begin at 12 noon and will include bingo, Las Vegas, country store, ring stand, face painting, general store, Cyclone Express Train Ride, and baseball throw. Cold drinks will also be available for purchase.

An auction begins at 2 p.m. Plenty of shade is available. The public is invited. Bring your family, too!

Carla Kacir Lodge 87, Temple —SPJST—

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SPJST Scholarship programs help support tomorrow’’s’ leaders

By Brian Vanicek SPJST President One of the many benefits SPJST offers to its members is the Scholarship Program. In 2019, 49 General Scholarships and 11 Leadership Grants were awarded. In addition, at the 2019 State Youth Achievement Day, five District Merit Scholarships, one State Merit Scholarship, and two Royalty Scholarships were awarded for a total of 68 scholarships and grants presented for the year. The SPJST Scholarship is more than a passing trend: Since the program’s inception, more than $1.6 million has been awarded.

General and Technical Scholarships are funded through an annual allocation

by SPJST and through voluntary contributions received through our 100 Pennies Scholarship Drive and memorial donations received throughout the year. One hundred percent of every donation you make to the SPJST Scholarship Program goes to helping a young person – and 100 percent is tax deductible. Donations can be made year-round in the name of the donor, anonymously, or in honor of a loved one, leaving a legacy of compassion.

2020 Applications Available Now Applications for scholarships are sent out from September through January upon request. The Fraternal Department must receive the completed application and all requested information by February 1, 2020. The recipients will be announced in April.

The following scholarships are available through the program:

*Must be an active SPJST to apply for the Leadership To receive a General Schol *Leadership Grant Applicat Office Fraternal Departmen or download an application

• General and Technical Scholarships – For all SPJST members.

• Leadership Grants – For active SPJST youth club members – An applicant may only apply for this grant in his/her senior

VĚSTNÍK year of high school. (*Note: Active youth club members are strongly encouraged to apply for the General Scholarship (or Technical Scholarship if attending a technical school) and the Leadership Grant; however, applicants are only eligible to receive one.

All interested SPJST members who wish to apply for a scholarship must meet the following criteria: • Have an SPJST insurance certificate in force for at least one full year as of February 1; if the membership is in the form of an annuity, the amount must be at least $10,000.

• Be a full-time student.

• Maintain a valid SPJST insurance certificate and/or annuity for the duration of the scholarship payout period.

• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.

• Attend an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or technical college – as designated by one of the six regional accrediting bodies in the United States.

SPJST Endowed Scholarships Provide a Lasting Memorial Donors who wish to make a positive difference in the life of a young person and establish a lasting memorial may wish to establish or to contribute to an SPJST Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship may be established in your name or the name of the individual you wish to

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SPJST End o w e d Scholarships may be established starting at $10,000. By definition, an endowed scholarship is one in which the Vernell Foyt principle remains intact and only the interest is awarded each year. Once established, your scholarship will be managed by SPJST. Your endowment creates a permanent funding source that will grow over time and will support deserving students today and in the future.

Currently, SPJST has 12 endowed scholarships in place, honoring the memory of the following members: Ben and Martha Trcalek (1), Ben F. Trcalek, Jr. (1), Bessie Petr (1), Denisse Wuensche (1), Ernest A. Wentrcek, Sr. (1), Frank E. Klinkovsky, Sr. (1), Gladys Yates (1), Johnnie R. Krizan (1), Myles Marek (1), Otto Hanus (2), and SPJST District Six (1).

Efforts are currently underway to establish an endowed scholarship to honor the memory of longtime SPJST Lodge 88, Houston fraternalist Vernell Fojt who passed away on August 9 of this year. To help facilitate collection efforts, a PayPal account has been set up under the “Program” tab of the SPJST.org website.

This innovation will enable contributors to donate online by credit card. PayPal

SPJST Scholarship Applications For The 2019-2020 School Year Available Now! General Scholarship and Leadership Grant* Applications are available How To Apply call the SPJST Home Office at 800-727-7578 or download an application at www.spjst.org *Must be an active Youth Club member to apply for the Leadership Grant.

Applications and all required information must be received by the Home Office on or before February 1, 2020.

accounts are concurrently being set up for all existing SPJST endowed scholarships and should be operable during the first week of September.

In establishing an SPJST Endowed Scholarship, you also have the opportunity to set the criteria for your SPJST Endowed Scholarship. For example, you may wish to direct your scholarship fund to reward high achievement students who are pursuing a specific field of study. Other criteria for you to consider are specific colleges or universities, areas of academic interest or extracurricular involvement, community service, or hometown. Please know that in establishing restrictive criteria, you will be limiting the pool of qualified recipients.

The Gift That Keeps Giving . . .

SPJST Endowed Scholarships differ from others in that they are truly the gift that keeps giving. Instead of the entire amount of the donation being awarded outright, the total amount of the endowment is invested. With appropriate investment and spending policies, the endowment’s staying power is preserved.

Each year, only a portion of the invested income earned is awarded while the remainder is added to the original principal. Endowed scholarships are a wonderful way to honor a loved one or link your legacy with the future.

The minimum gift needed to establish a named, endowed SPJST scholarship is $10,000. This amount can be paid all at once or in payments. Once the fund reaches the $20,000 amount, the scholarship will be awarded annually in the honoreeʼs name. Until $20,000 is reached, the interest gained is reinvested in the fund. At the primary donorʼs request, an endowed scholarship will be awarded every other year, provided that the endowment balance totals at least $10,000.

There are numerous ways to fund an endowed SPJST scholarship, including outright gifts of cash, bequests, securities, life insurance, retirement assets, or properties. Providing funding through inclusion in a will or another estate planning vehicle such as charitable gift annuity, pooled income fund, charitable remainder trust, personal property, and real estate is also possible to increase the level of an established scholarship.

For assistance with establishing an endowed scholarship or any related questions, please contact me at 800-727-7578 or vanicek@spjst.com.

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Applications and all require to the Fraternal Departmen

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SPJST Sales Agents achieve Mid-year Corpus Christi getaway incentive

SPJST Insurance Department sponsored a “Mid-Year Getaway Incentive” from December 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019. Winning agents earned a trip to the SPJST Corpus Christi End of Summer Getaway held August 9 to 11, 2019. Agents were also treated to dinner at Railroad Seafood Station in Corpus Christi on Saturday evening, August 10. Pictured are Francisco Viniegra (219), Aracely Quiz (219), Debra Ngo (142), Kerry Herrington (142), Janice and Wallace Jahns (88), Jim and Carol Schroeder (189), Armando and Evangeline Diaz (79), Tammy and SPJST Operations/Marketing Manager Richard Hrbacek, Mary and Lanny Mongold (79), Clay and Jelisa Zapalac (232), Arnoldo and Alma Lerma (183),

Lesley Castro, Frances and Sabino Garcia (183), and Armando S. Perez (79). Not pictured is SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon. RIGHT PHOTO: Pictured at the Corpus Christi Getaway on Saturday night are, front, seated, left to right, Debra Ngo (142), Janice Jahns (88), Mary Mongold (79), and Aracely Quiz (219). In back are SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon, Kerry Herrington (142), SPJST Operations/Marketing Manager Richard Hrbacek, Arnoldo Lerma (183), Sabino Garcia (183), District One Regional General Agent Jim Schroeder (189), Francisco Viniegra (219), Armando Diaz (79), and District Seven Regional General Agent Armando S. Perez.

“Protecting my family financially means everything to me.

That’s why I have life insurance.”

- Brooke Shields Spokesperson for Life Insurance Awareness Month

SPJST AGENT TRAINING. SPJST Insurance Department hosted a special training class on Tuesday, August 27 and Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Home Office in Temple. The class provided in-depth knowledge on each SPJST life product and annuities. Pictured are, seated, left to right, Lynn Baker (189), Margarita Cade (79), Maria Bradshaw (79), Mary Jo Chappell (189), Marcie Skalicky (189), and Nancy Dominguez-Garcia (155).

BACK: District One Regional General Agent Jim Schroeder (189), Carlos Iparraguirre (142), George Lytle (177), LaTonia Chapel (169), Ralph B. Chalfant (160), Shari Docherty (246), Diania Wheeler (87), Roland Mendoza (133), and class presenters SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon and SPJST Operations Manager/Marketing Manager Richard Hrbacek. Not pictured are Tony Howard (66) and Vince Strother (141).

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District News District One seeks “trunk-or-treat” hosts October 20 in Caldwell Dear District One Members, Save the date . . . the District One Trunk-or-Treat is Sunday, October 20, 2019, at Lodge 186, Caldwell at 3 p.m.

Youth and adults are encouraged to dress in Halloween costumes. We are looking for volunteers to host the trunk games and candy stops. Volunteers will decorate their vehicle’s trunk and fill it with candy and treats - or play a game, and youth will then walk by to receive the candy/treats. Volunteers are also encouraged to dress in costume.

If you can help us out, please contact me as soon as possible at 979-884-0807 or email sharon_russell28@ yahoo.com.

Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Fraternally, Sharon Russell District One Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Four Fall Fun Day Saturday, Oct. 5 at Lodge 49, Rowena Dear District Four Members, The time is coming for District Four’s fall fun day. Lodge 49, Rowena will host this year’s event on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena hall.

Registration is at 11 a.m. A meal will be served around 12:30 p.m. Bingo will be played as well. Needlework, cookies, and photography (mother nature theme) will be our projects that you can enter.

Please RSVP to Laura at 325-3656485 or Becky at 325-656-0029 so we can get a head count for the meal.

We hope to have a large crowd. Your support will be appreciated.

Fraternally, Becky Wood, Secretary Lodge 49, Rowena —SPJST—

District Six youth hosts fall fun day Saturday, Sept. 21 at Camp Kubena District Six youth will host a fall fun day outing on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Camp Kubena, 2001 Ledbetter Road in Ledbetter, Texas, from 3 to 7 p.m.

All District Six members are invited to come join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship. This is a great opportunity for everyone to check out SPJST’s Camp Kubena. We will be having a hamburger meal at 6 p.m. You may enjoy swimming so please bring swimsuits and towels. We will take a hayride through Camp Kubena for everyone to enjoy.

Youth will be having a Christmas ornament contest. Registration for the ornament contest will be from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

You must RSVP for food count by September 17 to Lisa Bubela at 979541-7401 or Lisa_bubela@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, September 21 at Camp Kubena!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Seven Family Fun Day Sunday, Sept. 15 in New Braunfels Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the District Seven Family Fun Day on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Eagles Hall, 257 East South Street in New Braunfels, Texas 78130. Registration for the contests and door prizes is from 10 to 10:30 a.m. followed by a brief business meeting. Lodge 185 will provide a complimentary brunch and drinks. Each lodge is asked to bring its lodge banner for display.

Lunch A chicken cordon bleu plate will be served for $5. To order plates, members are asked to notify their lodge secretary

by September 4.

Donations Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value), or lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check to District Seven Treasurer Sandra Hoggard, 14 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is September 1. Lodges will be recognized for their donations.

Members are asked to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the District Seven Youth Fund.

The district is collecting old eyeglasses and cases and aluminum can tabs.

These items may be brought to the district meeting.

Contests Christmas members only)

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The following contests will be held for members and non-members: Bunco

District seven director celebrates birthday at corpus getaway; anticipates convention

District Seven Director Bob Bayer is serenaded by his family and attendees at the Corpus Christi Getaway on Friday, August 9. Brother Bayer celebrated his 80th birthday at the event.

I want to thank all of you members and friends who attended the Corpus Christi Getaway on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10. Again, it was a very good turnout. I really want to thank all of you for attending my 80th birthday. This was the largest birthday party I ever had. Thank you to my new friends and my old friends for attending.

This was a surprise because I thought that my family was going to have a small party at my table. They kept this a secret.

Now for business. This board is a pleasure to work with. I like it when they ask me questions about the past. I try to answer their questions.

I am noted for some of the phrases I come up with. One of my first phrases was - “What next?” which the board picked up on. I came up with a new phrase in the July board meeting. It goes something like this - “Look out future, we’re coming!”

This coming convention will be one of great interest and changes in SPJST. I hope that the delegates will be well versed in what will happen. It is time that some of the changes take effect.

Some of these should have been done years ago. We need to elect people that will get the job done for SPJST. We do not need to elect someone just because he or she is popular. They might be popular with some of the delegates, but they might not know enough about SPJST. We need leaders that will grab the bull by the horns and go forward. That’s why I say, “Look out future, we’re coming!”

Fraternally, Bob Bayer District Seven Director P.S. I hope all of you delegates have voted for the six changes to the by-laws that we have asked for. These are very important.

—SPJST—

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Dominoes (ages 16 and over) Cornhole (ages 16 and over) Candy is the cooking contest (ages 16 and over) Candy must be made from scratch and be on a disposable plate.

Recipe must be submitted. Types of acceptable candies are divinity, fudge, brittles, toffee, and pralines. 25 pieces of candy must be included. The candy will be donated to the silent auction.

Kolaches (ages 16 and over) – Kolaches must consist of only one type of filling: cream cheese, fruit, or poppy seed; no purchased fillings. Recipe for dough and filling must be submitted. Place 13 kolaches on a disposable plate. Kolaches will be donated to the silent auction.

Needlework (ages 16 and over) –

Entry must be made entirely by hand and by the person entering. Needlework includes embroidery, crochet, knitting, needlepoint, and cross-stitch, and must be made during the past year.

Youth Club Prize Drawing The District Seven Youth Club will be having a prize drawing at the meeting. Each youth club is asked to donate a prize. After lunch, the youth will have an organized activity.

We will have a delegate’s caucus to elect a new Publication Committee member after all contests have finished.

Your attendance and support will be appreciated.

Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

District Seven Fall Meeting Agenda Sunday, September 15, 2019•Lodge 185, New Braunfels Eagles Hall • 257 E. South Street • New Braunfels, 78130

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Cornhole Tournament; youth will have a planned activity 3 p.m.

Contest Winners Announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction, District Youth Prize Drawing Door prizes will be given throughout the day.

After all contests have finished, a district delegates’ caucus will be held to elect a Publication Committee member.

Please refer to accompanying article which notes ordering of plates, contests, etc.

Fraternally, Wendy Pruski, District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

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District Meeting...........................................................District President Donnie Howard Posting of Colors/Pledge of Allegiance.......................................................District Youth Welcome.................................................................Lodge 185 President Donnie Howard Roll Call of Officers and Lodges....................................District Secretary Wendy Pruski Brief Reports.................................................................................Supreme Lodge Officer District Director ................................................................................................Bob Bayer State Fraternal Director ..................................................................................Frank Horak Introduce District Royalty...................................District Youth Counselor April Howard Announcements

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Meal - Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans - $5 per plate

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This is your chance to WIN A ZERO -TURN MOWER !

10 to 10:30 a.m.

Registration for Contests and Door Prizes Complimentary refreshments provided by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Dominoes and Bunco

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Sponsored by: Farm Equipment Service, Inc. 21820 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504 254-773-5817 sales@farmequipmentservice.com www.farmequipmentservice.com

Proceeds benefit the mission and purposes of the SPJST Foundation.

Thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK! Need not be present to win. Drawing will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at the SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration in Seaton, Texas.

The winner is required to pay all applicable fees and taxes at time of registering the mower.

Mower can be viewed at Farm Equipment Service, Inc., 21820 SE H.K. Dodgen Loop, Temple, Texas, during normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information or to purchase tickets, Contact: SPJST Home Office 254-773-1575, ext. 169 or ext. 226 Hiram • 254-231-7722

Visit: SPJST Home Office • Mon-Fri 8am - 5pm 520 N Main St • Temple, TX www.spjst.org

Mower specs and official contest rules are available from SPJST Home Office, 520 N Main St, Temple, TX 76501, or info@spjst.org.

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LEFT PHOTO: “Enchantment Under the Sea” Royalty.

Queen April Haag-Howard of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; King Jesse Pospisil of Lodge 29, Taylor; Duchess Molley Taisler of Lodge 80, Holland; and Duke Julian David Ramirez of Lodge 157, Lubbock. PHOTO 2: Kolache eating contest champions. Left to right are men’s champion Michael Hosch of Lodge 200, Bruce-

Congratulations to Beach Horseshoe Tournament winners! They were recognized at Saturday evening’s awards ceremony. They are, left to right, first place - Leonard and Ryan Jansa, both of Lodge 160, San

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to youth limbo contest winner Jaidyn Chervenka, left, of Lodge 24, Cyclone and Ashley Maul of Lodge 142, Houston. PHOTO 2: Progressive 42 Domino Tournament Winners. Left to right are first place - Roy Haag of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; second place - Mark Rebecek of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi; and third place - Dennis Hermis of Lodge 142, Houston. RIGHT PHOTOS: Bunco Tournament

ville-Eddy; women’s champion Catherine Manchack of Lodge 142, Houston; Colt Pruski of Lodge 107, Floresville; and Daisy Smith of Lodge 160, San Angelo.PHOTO 3: Egg toss tournament winners are Kyle, left, and Kerry Herrington, both of Lodge 142, Houston. RIGHT PHOTO: Czech spelling bee champion Donnie Victorick of Lodge 9, Snook.

Angelo; second place - Scott and Aaron Kaderka, both of Lodge 29, Taylor; and third place - Nick Ngo and Brent Muzny, both of Lodge 142, Houston.

Winners. Congratulations to most games - Linda Pospisil, left, of Lodge 29, Taylor; most buncos - Katie Haag, right, of Lodge 185, New Braunfels; most buncos - Pat Schleider (not pictured) of Lodge 142, Houston; most buncos - Patsy Koslovsky (not pictured) of Lodge 47, Seaton; and bunco bag - Emma Regan (not pictured) of Lodge 47, Seaton. All winners were recognized at Saturday evening’s party.

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First Place and “People’s Choice” Sand Sculpture Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje

Second Place Sand Sculpture Lodge 49, Rowena

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Third Place Sand Sculpture Lodge 107, Floresville

Honorable Mention Sand Sculptures.

District One

“Most Unusual Design” Sand Sculpture Lodge 80, Holland

“President’s Choice Award” Sand Sculpture District Three Lodge 142 Houston

Lodge 160 San Angelo

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Lodge 17, New Tabor members meet, enjoy meal Lodge 17, New Tabor held its monthly meeting on Monday, August 5, 2019, at our lodge hall. President Randy Gaas called the meeting to order with all officers present. A moment of silence was held for the victims of the recent mass shootings. Susan Skrabanek read a resolution of sympathy for Sister Lillie Haisler. Secretary Betty Suehs read the minutes of the last meeting. They were approved as read. Kyle Skrabanek gave the treasurer’s report. FAC Holly Narro gave her report. She also reported that our youth have been busy with all the SPJST summer activities. We had 11 from our lodge attend camp on July 17

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

Email: vestnik@spjst.org

to 21. District Youth Achievement Day (YAD) was successful with lots of craft winners, three individual talent winners, and our junior talent advancing to state.

We also had two beseda circles, and the scrapbook and poster both placed first at district.

We also had a lot of our youth win at State YAD. Tabor Dowell was awarded the $1,000 District One Merit Grant.

The youth attended the District One Swimming Party, and it was a big success.

Susan Skrabanek gave the hall report.

She reported that the teen dances have been well attended again this summer.

District One Director Donnie Victorick spoke to those present and congratulated all the youth of our lodge. He spoke to us about the ballot in lieu of convention that has been sent out to the delegates of

the 2016 Convention.

Under old business, the hall cleanup was a success and the hall grounds look really nice.

Under new business, we voted to once again sponsor the youth kolache bake show at the annual Kolache Festival. We discussed changing our meeting from the first Sunday of September due to the Labor Day holiday to the 8th.

After the meeting, all enjoyed a meal of enchiladas, beans, and rice with a yummy chocolate dessert. Thanks to Susan, Holly, and Carolyn Brinkmann for providing the meal.

Next Meeting—September 8 Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 8 at 2 p.m.

Susan Skrabanek, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria meets Thursday, Sept. 12 Lodge 32, Victoria will meet on Thursday, September 12, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. in Victoria Mall’s Community Meeting Room.

The lodge is furnishing the meal, but we are asking for each person to bring their own drink. You can pick up a drink at Chick-fil-A – it’s right there as well as Subway – or you can bring water, tea, or a soft drink from home.

Milton Zavodny of Lodge 24, Cyclone celebrates 90th birthday

Happy 90th birthday to Milton Zavodny of Lodge 24, Cyclone! He celebrated his special day with a family dinner at Oscar Store near Temple, Texas. RIGHT PHOTO: Milton is pictured with wife Martha of 65 years, twin daughters Faye Hudson, back, left, and Debbie Veselka, back, right, all of Lodge 24, and Melanie Zavodny Nauert of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point.

If you would like dessert, please feel free to bring something.

It’s been a long, hot summer – hopefully, it will be getting a little cooler soon!

See you on the 12th.

Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom FAC/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton: tickets available for Sept. 21 Outdoor Extravaganza Dear Věstník Readers, We are looking forward to seeing members, friends, and family at SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall on Saturday, September 21, 2019, for the 15th Annual Outdoor Extravaganza fundraiser. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. with the meal served at 6:30 p.m. The event is for the entire family; children are welcome.

Tickets are $50 and include a steak dinner, beverages (must be over 21 years of age), and snacks. Children of ticket holders can attend for $10 each and will be eligible for a separate prize drawing. Tickets are available from any lodge member, or you may contact Edwin Pechal 254-7212887/email edwinpechal @yahoo.com or Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119/email bbartek001@yahoo.com.

Activities include live and silent auctions, bucket drawings, games, and top prize drawings. Multiple guns will be given away including shotguns, pistols, rifles, and kids’ guns. Top prizes are: First Drawing - Two-person (one hunter, one non-hunter) guided bison hunt on Tatonka Creek Ranch in Benavides, Texas. Hunt will include one meat bison, two nights lodging, guide fee, and cape and quartering fee. (www.texas-exotics.com) Second Drawing - Cruise for up to four people through Mega Travel-Temple. Valued at $2,000. (www.megatravels.com) Third Drawing - Three-person guided bay fishing trip with Backlash Fishing Charters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Valid from October to May and includes bait and tackle. (www.backlashcharters.com) Fourth Drawing - Three-person, onehalf day pheasant and one-half day quail guided combination hunt in Santa Anna,

VĚSTNÍK Texas, which is west of Brownwood.

Guide and dog are included. (www.sahainc.com) Fifth Drawing - Four-person nighttime bowfishing trip with Take Em Out Bowfishing Charters. Captain Seth Skinner will provide all gear needed for the trip. (See takemoutbowfishing on Facebook.)

Sixth Drawing - Four-person thermal hog hunt with i-HuntOutfitters is unlimited hogs and predators, no trophy fees.

Hunt takes place around Hubbard, Texas, and can last til 5 a.m. Guns, thermal, ammo, and shooting sticks supplied.

Seventh drawing - Spa package. Relax at the salon and spa at Greenbriar-Belton.

Massage, pedicure, and facial. (www.salonspagreenbriar.com) Only 425 admission tickets will be sold for the seven top prize drawings. So get yours fast! Contact Edwin, Brandon, or any lodge member for questions or to purchase tickets. Please join in the fun, and hopefully, walk away with a nice prize. You do not have to be present to win. See the advertisement on page 29 of this week’s Věstník for more information.

Fraternally, Brandon Bartek, Vice President —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville meets Sept. 16 The next monthly meeting for members of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville will be at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2019, at the S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living, located at 505 East Lake Drive in Taylor, Texas.

Thank you, Alice Bracewell, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 49, Rowena collects Wands for Wildlife Dear Readers, SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena needs your help for its Make A Difference Day project - Wands for Wildlife.

We need your used mascara wands.

They will be cleaned and sent to Appalachian Wild. The wands will be used for medical care for wildlife; wound

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Lodge 54, West Honors Members at June Meeting

Lodge 54, West honored several members at its June 7, 2019, meeting. LEFT and PHOTO 2: Lodge 54 Vice President Wilburn Willis recognized 50-year members Beulah Zahirniak and Reverend Melvin Dornak. They were presented pins. PHOTO 3: District Three Direc-

treatment for wildlife; clean away oil, larvae, fly eggs, mites, infections, mud, and other contaminants from wildlife.

Please send your wands by October 15 to Laura Pospichal, PO Box 253, Rowena, Texas 76875-0253.

Thank you, Laura Pospichal, President —SPJST—

Lodge 54, West honors longtime members The meeting of SPJST Lodge 54, West was held at St. Joseph’s Hall and called to order at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, by Vice President Wilburn Willis in President Freddie Kaluza’s absence. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Mr. Willis followed by a moment of silence in memory of departed members Cynthia Nors and Robert Shebesta. We had all officers and agents present for the meeting except Freddie and Janice Kaluza. In attendance were 24 members and guests. Vice President Wilburn Willis welcomed all who were in attendance for the meeting.

Minutes of the last meeting were read

by Mary Lou Mynar. Terry Sefcik made a motion to accept the minutes as read, and Ronnie Kaluza seconded the motion.

Motion passed. FAC Linda Kaluza let everyone know the Corpus Christi Getaway will be August 9 to 11. If anyone was interested in this trip, they could contact the Home Office for more information. She also reminded everyone that

tor John Engelke, right, presented the Fraternalist of the Year award to Maxine Sefcik. Her son Terry accepted the award. RIGHT PHOTO: Happy birthday to Mary Lou Mynar!

—Submitted by Janice Kaluza, Secretary

Flag Day is June 14 and to remember all fathers on Father’s Day which is June 16.

JoAnn Matus made a motion to accept the FAC report, and Christine Bishop seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Mary Lou Mynar gave the treasurer’s report. Marcela Vaculik made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and Linda Kaluza seconded the motion. Motion passed.

Vice President Wilburn Willis read a letter from the Home Office about the premium refund. He mentioned that Reverend Curtis Holland of West Brethren Church was turning 80 years old and his church family was going to celebrate his birthday with him. He also stated that the May 22 Vestnik was well represented with pictures of the Mother’s Day Join Hands project, our March meeting, and the scholarships awarded

by Wilburn Willis at West High School Awards Ceremony. He noted that the Mother’s Day project was a big success.

President Wilburn Willis let us know that Lake Shore Funeral Home disposes of flags if needed and talked about the beautiful military service for Mr. Husak held at Aderhold Funeral Home last year.

Czech Reporter Jan Vaculik said June is an important month because it is D-Day, and he will celebrate his 74th birthday.

In new business, Vice President Wilburn Willis presented pins to Beulah Zahirniak and Reverend Melvin Dornak as 50-year members. District Three Director John Engelke presented the Fraternalist of the Year award to Maxine Sefcik.

She was not present, but her son Terry Sefcik accepted the award on her behalf.

President Wilburn Willis said we will

discuss our Christmas party at the next meeting.

Mary Lou Mynar made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Marcela Vaculik. A cake was brought for the birthdays since the last meeting which was Mary Lou Mynar. Door prizes of $15 each were given to Jean Maler, Wilburn Willis (he donated it back), and Ashley Martin.

Next Meeting—September 13 The next meeting will be 7 p.m. on Friday, September 13 at St. Joseph Hall.

Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in him.

—1 John 4:16 Fraternally, Janice Kaluza, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 66, Waco gives to church quilt club The meeting of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco was called to order by President John Engelke on Monday, August 19, 2019, at St. Paul’s Church at 6 p.m. with all officers present. Nine members and four guests - Joan Shelton, Hannah Galler, Fiona Galler, and Reid Galler were present.

The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST motto were recited.

Secretary Sister Dana McAdams read the minutes of the July 24 meeting, and they were approved as read.

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Sister Diana Engelke read a thank you note from Buddy Edwards of Caritas Fan Club for the $100 donation.

Sister Dorothy Veselka reported she sent no cards out. She mentioned that Brother Louie Veselka was still ill.

For the September 16 meeting, President John will cook hamburgers.

Members will furnish sides for the meal.

FAC Sister Diana Engelke read a letter from State Fraternal Director Frank Horak. The District Three Fall Fun Day is Sunday, October 20 at Sokol Hall in Dallas. Lodge officers and delegates will be elected this fall. Westfest will be celebrated on August 31 and September 1.

Bookkeeper Sister Diana Engelke gave the bookkeeping report.

Members of Lodge 66 are reminded that the November 2 luncheon will be held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood.

A donation for August of $100 is being made to St. Paul’s Church Quilt Club.

Birthday celebrants for August are Mary Lou Urbanek and Dorothy Veselka.

Door prize winner was Mary Lou Urbanek, and 100 percent winner was Dorothy Veselka.

Meeting adjourned at 7:05 p.m.

Happy August Birthdays, Mary Lou and Dorothy of Lodge 66, Waco!

Lodge 66, Waco honored its August birthday celebrants at the meeting. Happy birthday to Mary Lou Urbanek, left, and Dorothy Veselka. Congratulations and best wishes, ladies!

VĚSTNÍK Next Meeting—September 16 The next Lodge 66 meeting will be held Monday, September 16 at 6 p.m.

Fraternally, Dorothy Veselka, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi reports on successful getaway weekend Lodge 79, Corpus Christi enjoyed a potluck meal on Sunday, August 18, 2019. The meeting was called to order

by President Mark Rebecek who led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers were present, and we had 19 members and guests in attendance.

Secretary Virginia Rebecek read the July minutes, and they were approved.

Financial report for July was given by Treasurer Larry Elzner, and it also was approved.

FAC report was given by Vice President/FAC Jerry Sijansky. He discussed the weekend getaway and was pleased to see so many of our members and sales agents in attendance. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Kolaches were enjoyed by all. President Rebecek won second place in the 42 domino tournament.

Congratulations, Mark! The District Seven Fall Fun Day will be held in New Braunfels on Sunday, September 15. The 2020 convention will be held in Killeen.

In new business, Secretary Virginia Rebecek made a motion that the monthly donation go to the Wenholz House, seconded by Jerry Sijansky. Motion was approved.

Sales agents Adela and VC Resendez attended our meeting. Both stated sales are going well. President Rebecek stated Regional General Agent Armando Diaz received second place in “annualized premium” and third in “certificates issued.” Congratulations, Armando!

Youth club report was given by Youth Leader Marcia Rew. We had five members and guests in attendance. The youth did the Vestnik project about school safety.

Birthday for August was Mark Rebecek on the 3rd. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mark.

Twenty-five dollar door prizes were won by Becky Urbanovsky and Christina Rew.

Christina Rew made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Jerry Sijansky. The motion was approved.

Next Meeting—September 22 Our next meeting will be Sunday, September 22 with a catered meal from Bill Miller’s. Members are asked to bring a dessert.

Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Congratulations, Sales Agent Margarita Cade of Lodge 79 Corpus Christi!

Lodge 79 Corpus Christi sets Sept. 22 meeting Attention, Lodge 79 Members: Our September meeting scheduled for the 15th has been rescheduled for Sunday, September 22 due to the District Seven Fun Fall Day on the 15th.

We will have a catered meal of barbecue for the meeting on the 22nd. Members are asked to bring a dessert.

Fraternally, Virginia Rebecek, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville reports on August meeting The August 2019 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 18th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue provided by the lodge from the Needville Volunteer Fire Department Fundraiser. Side dishes and desserts were provided by the members. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Emma Kujawa and her kitchen committee for getting everything ready for us.

President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. Calvin Lamensky led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Special Funds Chairman Dan Natho.

We had a moment of silence for Emil Straznicky and Sydney Anders. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families and friends.

Added to the sick list was Dan Natho.

We wish you a very speedy recovery.

Congratulations to new SPJST Sales Agent Margarita Cade of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi! Margarita submitted 12 life applications within her first 90 days as an agent with SPJST. “We are extremely proud and excited for Margarita and wish her much success,” says District Seven Regional General Agent Armando Perez.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved as read.

Special Funds Chairman Dan Natho was absent so we will hear his report at the September meeting.

Under old business, we would like to thank Bradley Stavinoha for picking up the barbecue for us. Also, under old business, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha suggested that we postpone giving donations to the already approved Fort Bend Helping Heroes until the rest of our hall is painted due to expenses.

Under new business, Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha mentioned the youth camp and another new camp in Galveston. He also mentioned that the S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Needville is doing very well.

Door prize winners were Calvin Lamensky, George Abschneider, Gloria Wood, and Rosemary Pieper. Congratulations to our winners!

VĚSTNÍK Next Meeting—September 15 For the next meeting on Sunday, September 15, it was decided to get barbecue from the Damon Bazaar. Members, please bring a side and a dessert. See you at the next meeting!

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas to collect school supplies at September meeting Dear Readers, Lodge 84, Dallas held its monthly meeting on Sunday, August 18, 2019.

The meeting was brought to order at 3:10 p.m. by Vice President Vicki Sims in the absence of President Justine Yeager. President Yeager was feeling under the weather and did not wish to share any germs. Get well soon, Justine!

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Lynda Novak, and a moment of silence was held for Brother Jeff Jaresh, Sister Betty Pokladnik, and the troops serving our country.

Secretary Cherri Petr then brought us up to date on the May, June, and July monthly minutes. After a few correc-

Happy August Birthday, Mark of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 tions and clarifications, the minutes were each approved by all present.

Sunshine committee reported that sympathy cards were sent to the families of Brother Dennis Kral and Brother Julius Podhrasky. May your loved ones rest in peace.

FAC Vicki Sims reported on the Corpus Christi Getaway and reported that State Fraternal Director Frank Horak sustained an injury while driving rods into the sand at Corpus for horseshoes.

His left index finger got caught between the driver and the rod. His fingertip was crushed and required five stitches. Last report after seeing the hand trauma doctor was that the healing process was coming along, and no surgery would be required. That’s great news to hear!

Sister Lynda Novak then gave reports on Czech Culture and Fraternal Council.

She reported that plans continue to be made for The American/Czech Slovak Day on Sunday, October 20 at Sokol Dallas. Be watching for details in the Vestnik as they become available, but mark your calendars for Sunday, October 20. It is sure to be a day full of fun, fellowship, and food!

Youth Leader Lynda reported that the youth will be holding their monthly meeting on Thursday, August 29 in lieu of not everyone being able to meet on Sunday.

Treasurer Jim Liska then gave his report before the meeting was adjourned and we all enjoyed the afternoon svačina (snack)!

Next Meeting—September 15 The next meeting will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 15 at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace in Dallas, Texas.

Call 214-351-4214 for directions. The youth will host a school supply community service project so please be generous and help by donating any school supplies at the next meeting.

We will also have svačina after the meeting so please bring something to share!

Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston member Marguerite Hagens achieves Grand Age of 96 SPJST congratulates Sister Marguerite Rice Hagens of Lodge 88, Houston, who celebrated her 96th birthday on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. Marguerite now receives all SPJST member benefits with no further dues or assessments.

Marguerite was born on August 14, l923, to Roy Bucek, Sr. and Ottillie Schwartz Bucek in Hallettsville, Texas. She had three sisters - Olga Bucek Kurc and Edna Bucek Grasshoff (both deceased) and Joyce Bucek Mardis, and three brothers Roy Bucek, Jr., Felix Bucek, and Oscar Bucek (all deceased).

Sister Marguerite married first husband Harry Lee Rice on March 13, 1943, in Schulenburg. He passed

Lodge 91, San Jacinto meets Sunday, Sept. 15 Lodge 91, San Jacinto will meet Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Crosby Dairy Queen. We hope to see all members in attendance.

Thanks, Vonda Smesny, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth plans Sept. 21 Czech Heritage Day

away in 1991. She married second husband George Hagens on February 14, 1993, in Swiss Alp. He passed away in 2017. She was blessed with two children - Joan Dodson (spouse Allen) of Weatherford and Connie Ames (spouse Woody) of Houston.

Sister Marguerite is retired, but she is very interested in taking care of her garden in Swiss Alp which is known as “The Roadside Park.” She also likes cooking and hosting parties.

Congratulations once again to Marguerite Rice Hagens on attaining the Grand Age of 96. Thank you, Sister Marguerite, for all your devotion to SPJST for all these years.

May God bless you and your family.

—SPJST— and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public.

Saturday, September 21—Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92: Czech dinner pork loin, sauerkraut, green beans, mashed potatoes, and kolaches followed by a polka dance featuring the Jody Mikula Band.

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—

Dear Readers,

Everyone is welcome to join fellow lodge members and friends for all upcoming activities at SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth, located at 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.

Sunday, September 8—Monthly lodge meeting at 2 p.m. Lunch will be served.

Tuesday, September 10—Ladies Circle meets at 10:30 a.m.

Happy birthday to Lodge 79, Corpus Christi member Mark Rebecek who celebrated his birthday on August 3, 2019!

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Wednesday, September 11—Sportsmens Club meets from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

This is a monthly meeting of hunting

Lodge 117, Robstown meets this Saturday, Sept. 7 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 117, Robstown will hold its quarterly meeting on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard in Corpus Christi. Meeting time is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. After the meeting, we will have a social. We hope to see you at the meeting and social.

Fraternally, Kathryn Marek, Treasurer —SPJST—

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Lodge 155, Austin meets Sunday, Sept. 8 Lodge 151, Wharton meets Monday, Sept. 9 SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton will hold its quarterly meeting on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Wharton Depot Museum, located at 100 Sunset Street in Wharton.

A light meal will be served at 6:30 p.m. If you plan to attend, please RSVP

by Thursday, September 5 to Carolyn Bucek at 979-532-1910.

A memorial service will be held after the meal for deceased Lodge 151 members: Dorothy Mae Charbula, Albert Eugene Chumchal, Julius John Kalina, Josephine Margaret Nitsche, Joe R. Macek, Floyd Lee Shimek, Bennie Bob Wasicek, and Charles Lynn Bucek.

Family members are invited to attend the memorial service and light a candle in remembrance of their loved one.

Members with birthdays in July, August, and September will be honored.

We hope you can attend.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Spjst cap winner at corpus christi trade center

Reynaldo Zapata was the winner of an SPJST cap from the booth that District Seven Regional General Agent Armando Perez hosted at the Corpus Christi Trade Center. Congrats, Reynaldo!

Lodge 92, Fort Worth hosts VIII Annual Paprskar tarok tournament

Lodge 155, Austin will meet Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 2 p.m. at Little Walnut Creek Library, located at 846 Rundberg and Lamar Streets. For directions, please call Ginny Prasatik at 512472-1721.

This meeting will inform members of the date and time of our annual meeting and social in December. We need an increase in attendance of our members at the library where we meet in a private, air-conditioned room. We welcome members we have not seen in “quite a spell” to come rejoin our lodge for news and fellowship. See you there!

Fraternally, Ginny Prasatik Thomas —SPJST—

Lodge 189 Bryan-College Station urges members to attend Sept. 8 meeting Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station will hold its next meeting on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at C&J Barbeque, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

The lodge is not providing a meal at this meeting, but welcomes all lodge members to visit and eat together at the reserved table prior to the start of the meeting at 1:30 p.m. (30 minutes earlier than usual).

This is a very important meeting for both immediate and future planning for the lodge. Immediately, the vacancy of the secretary-treasurer position needs to be filled. Next, we must make plans for our December meeting. It will probably not be on the second Sunday as normally scheduled. The lodge needs more members to step up to officer positions.

Please attend this September meeting if possible, or at least let us know if you can help share the lodge business tasks as an officer.

For more information or directions, contact President Henry Mayo at 979777-1426 cell/text.

Henry Mayo President —SPJST—

Congratulations to the winners of the VIII Annual Paprskar Tarok Tournament held Saturday, August 3, 2019, at Lodge 92, Fort Worth National Hall!

Winners are, left to right, first place - Peggy Dresbach, second - Danny Stefek, third - Louis Brezina;,and fourth - Travis Mixon. Thanks to all of the players who participated in this year’s tournament.

—Submitted by John Paprskar

Lodge 196 Houston-West meets Sunday, Sept. 15 Lodge 196, Houston-West will meet on the third Sunday, September 15, 2019, at 1 p.m. for the social with the meeting following at 2 p.m.

Fraternally, Linda Bratina Vice President/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point meets Sept. 9 Dear Members, Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point will meet Monday, September 9, 2019, at Old Jody’s, 1219 South First Street in Temple, at 11:30 a.m. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 246 Morgan’s Point welcomes new sales agent SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point met Monday, June 10, 2019, at Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Temple. President Ingrid Petrik welcomed all members.

She also welcomed District Two Director Jesse Pospisil and wife Linda. They were celebrating their 52nd anniversary on June 10. The lodge presented them with a gift card and an anniversary card.

The meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by President Petrik. After the Pledge of Allegiance and a silent prayer, the minutes from the March meeting were presented by Secretary Melanie Zavodny. Susan Hutton made a motion to approve the minutes, seconded by Ricki Dixon. All members voted in favor of approving the minutes.

Several correspondence items were read: A letter from SPJST Vice President Hiram Dixon announcing that Shari Docherty is a new sales agent for Lodge 246. A letter was received from SPJST Director of Accounting/Information Technology Services Roy Vajdak informing the lodge that the Supreme Lodge authorized lodge refunds for 2018 at a rate of 2 percent of earned

VĚSTNÍK premium and $1 per paid-up certificate as of December 31, 2018. Lodge 246’s refund was $1,168.98, and it was direct deposited into the lodge’s bank account.

Sgt. JB Anderson of Lodge 18, Elgin also sent a message of thanks to the lodge for sending him food/snack items while he is stationed with the United States Army in Afghanistan.

Welcome, Shari!

Shari Docherty was approved as a new member after a motion by David Nauert, seconded by Susan Hutton. Welcome, Shari!

Treasurer David Nauert informed members of the lodge’s checking and savings account balances.

The SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage Celebration was postponed from Saturday, May 4 to Saturday, October 5 due to rain and wet ground conditions. Lodge members will assist at the event in October.

President Ingrid asked the lodge to consider assisting Foundation United Methodist Church with feeding the homeless/hungry at Feed My Sheep on Sunday, June 17 for Father’s Day. Members agreed to help with the project. The lodge will also purchase the 225 goodie bags that were put together for the car show and give them to the homeless/hungry on Father’s Day and at another feeding during the summer.

Members will assist at the Children’s Miracle Network Walmart Car Show on West Adams on Saturday, October 19 for Make A Difference Day. Director Pospisil invited members to the District Two Fall Fun Day on Sunday, August 18 at Lodge 80, Holland.

He said more details will be in the Vestnik as the date approaches.

The next meeting will be Monday, July 8 at 11:30 a.m. at Old Jody’s in Temple.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. with a motion by David Nauert, seconded by Charlie Herendon. Everyone then enjoyed a delicious meal of items ordered from the Cracker Barrel menu.

Fraternally, Melanie Zavodny Secretary/Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy Member receives official state tournament winner’s jacket James Hosch of Lodge 200, BrucevilleEddy accepts his official state tournament winner’s jacket from Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez. James was the 2019 State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament winner.

Ennis Sewing Circle Ennis Sewing Circle met on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at Sokol Club Room. The coffee was made, the tables arranged, and we stretched the quilt we started at Ellis County Quilt Show at Sokol Hall on July 19. I want to thank everyone who came to help that day. We had a good group. I also want to thank everyone who came today to quilt, but we still haven’t finished it. We will quilt on it again in September and work on two baby quilts. Come, everyone. We need you all.

At lunch time, President Irene led us in grace, and we all enjoyed our wonderful sandwiches, salad, chips, and dessert for lunch. They were all so good. I wish I had a sandwich now!

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

Treasurer Dolores gave her report, and Dee Anderson read the minutes of our last meeting. Both were approved.

President Irene introduced and welcomed two new members - Regina Lummus and Karen Woolheater. We hope you both enjoyed yourselves, and please come again.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Dorothy Kudrna, Kay Lynn Kovar, and Dee Anderson. We wish you many more.

A thinking of you card was signed for Pat Fowler. We hope you are feeling okay by now.

Ginny read two funny stories. She

gets us all laughing, which we need.

President Irene announced next month, we will quilt our Christmas quilt and two baby quilts. Come everyone!

We thank Libbie Vrla for purchasing and donating paper plates and cups to our Circle. Libbie said since she doesn’t quilt, she will donate these items. If I remember correctly, Kay Lynn said she will bring tea in September. We do have wonderful members. Thank you all!

Libbie also said she talked with Joyce Ehrenberger, who is in North Carolina.

They had a nice, long visit. Joyce sends everyone hello!

President Irene read a full page of quilting bad habits, and guess what - I have lots of them.

Our 50-50 dollar winner was Kay Lynn Kovar. Congratulations!

We will serve regular food as always, we will quilt, and meet on Thursday, September 12 at the usual time.

Kay Lynn Kovar made a motion to adjourn the meeting. It was seconded by Maggie Holy.

Thank you, everyone, for coming and quilting. Stay well, happy, and cool. See you September 12.

Georgie Morales, Reporter —SPJST—

★ ★ 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.

September 28 Surovik-Nedbalek families—at Nelsonville Brethren Church in Nelsonville.

For questions, call 830-265-0163. Lillian Beasley, Lodge 17, New Tabor •••

Sebek family Descendants of Joe J. Sebek and Frances Koslovsky Sebek will hold their annual reunion on Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville. Registration will begin at 10 a.m., and the meal will be served by 12:30 p.m. Meat, bread, and drinks will be furnished. Each family is asked to bring vegetables, salads, and desserts.

We will have a silent auction so be sure to bring a donation item. For more information, call David or Lisa Sebek at 254-913-0732 or 254-913-7596.

Submitted by, Lisa Sebek Lodge 24, Cyclone •••

Sefcik family The 28th Sefcik reunion is Saturday, October 12, 2019, at Seaton Community Center in Seaton, Texas. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. A barbecue dinner will be served at 12:30 p.m. Please bring a side dish, items for the silent auction, and any historical information you may have to add to our family book. For more information, contact Carla Welch at 979229-3630.

Submitted by, Carla Welch Lodge 9, Snook —SPJST—

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Corpus Christi Getaway Raffle Results Dear Members, Thank you for supporting the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple and Camp Kubena in Ledbetter by donating prizes or purchasing tickets at the SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway on August 9 and 10, 2019! We had a total of 40 prizes and raised $1,100. Thank you also to those who helped sell tickets and hand out prizes Wendy Pruski, Larry Bertrand, Jesse Pospisil, Launa Tholkes, Lian Lynn, Robert Lynn, Regina House, Kathleen Polasek, and Trey Bielefeld.

Thank you to the District Seven Officers for allowing me to do this for these two awesome entities.

Thanks again, and hopefully, we can do it again next year!

Roxy Bertrand District Seven CHM Director ••• 1. Large Texas Flag Float Donated by Roxy and Larry Bertrand (107) Winner - Kerry Harrington 2. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card Donated by Lodge 107, Floresville Winner - Larry Bertrand 3. 1 Gallon Peanut Brittle Donated by Roxy Bertrand (107) and Wendy Pruski (107) Winner - Peggy Bayer 4. Spices Donated by SPJST ENC Director Lynette Talasek Winner - Michelle House 5. Personal Beach Table Donated by Roxy and Larry Bertrand (107) Winner - Paula King 6. $50 Gift Card Donated by Richard and Janie, Friends of CHM Winner - Bob Bayer 7. Bottle of Tequila Donated by SPJST ENC Director John and Diane Engelke Winner - Janie Mutz 8. Bucket of Beach Fun Donated by Lodge 107, Floresville Winner - Sylvia Brown 9. Coasters, Cups, and Wine Donated by CHM Director Roxy Bertrand Winner - Roxy Bertrand 10. $50 Visa Gift Card Donated by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Winner - Lisa Maul 11. Ultimate Art Extravaganza Donated by Lodge 107, Floresville Youth Club Winner - Wesley Russell

VĚSTNÍK 12. 1 Gallon Pecan Brittle Donated by Roxy Bertrand (107) and Wendy Pruski (107) Winner - Diana Engelke 13. Windmill Yard Spinner Donated by CHM Director Roxy and Larry Bertrand Winner - Sandra Stone 14. $50 Gift Card Donated by Richard and Janie, Friends of CHM Winner - April Howard 15. Bloody Mary Kit and Moonshine Pickles Donated by Robert and Lian Lynn (107) Winner - Jerry Milan 16. Water Football and Towels Donated by Wendi Pruski (107) Winner - Linda Pospisil 17. $25 Wal-Mart Card Donated by Lodge 107, Floresville Winner - Joan Vanicek 18. Sunflower Wreath Donated by Floresville Flower Shop Winner - Hiram Dixon 19. Binoculars and Backpack Donated by Bob and Polly Bayer (107) Winner - Sandra Stone 20. $50 Visa Card Donated by Lodge 202, Jourdanton Winner - Leonard Jansa 21. Pop-up Clothes Basket Donated by Mark and Virginia Rebecek (79) Winner - Wendy Pruski 22. Canopy Chair Donated by Lodge 79, Corpus Christi Winner - Todd Valculak 23. $25 Wal-Mart Card Donated by CHM Director Jesse and Linda Pospisil Winner - David Nauert 24. Reposado Tequila Donated by CHM Director Jesse and Linda Pospisil Winner - Frank Horak 25. Cookie Bouquet Donated by CHM Director Philip and Annie Vahalik Winner - Bob Bayer 26. Ham Slicers (Knives) Donated by Lodge 160, San Angelo Winner - Polly Bayer 27. Unicorn Pool Float Donated by SPJST President Brian and Joan Vanicek Winner - Roxy Bertrand 28. Hornitos Tequila/Shaker/Shot Glasses Donated by Launa Tholkes (107) Winner - John Engelke 29. Insulated Shopping Bag Donated by Stephen and Laura Rebecek Family (79) Winner - Debra Ngo 30. Bag of Polka Stuff Donated by Jill and Jerry Sijansky (79) Winner - Karole Coleman 31. 4-Piece Pink Jewelry Set Donated by Karole Coleman (142) Winner - Nolan Jansa 32. 4-Piece Green Jewelry Set Donated by Karole Coleman (142) Winner - Jerry Sijansky

33. 2-Piece Pink Tupperware Bowls Donated by Debra Ngo (142) Winner - Cotton Wood 34. 4-Piece Tupperware Canisters Donated by Debra Ngo (142) Winner - Jim Koutny 35. Tupperware Serving Center Donated by Debra Ngo (142) Winner - Bettie Bass 36. 3-Piece Tupperware Water Bottles Donated by Debra Ngo (142) Winner - Sandra Stone

Come One!

37. $50 Visa Gift Card Donated by District Seven Winner - Bob Bayer 38. Straight Domino Marker Donated by Leonard Kaderka (29) Winner - David Kovar 39. Polka CD Donated by Leonard Kaderka (29) Winner - Jerry Milan 40. Purple Jewelry Set Donated by Karole Coleman (142) Winner - Jerry Milan —SPJST—

14th Annual Come All!

SPJST Car Show

Saturday, October 5

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Seaton Star Hall Car Show 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

For car show entry info, please visit

spjstcarshow.org or call 254.534.0809 or 254.534.0807.

Seaton Star Hall is seven miles east of Temple off Highway 53.

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Benefiting the SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Camp Kubena

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200+ Cars Music Kids Zone SPJST Beseda Dancers Living History Demonstrations Vendor & Food Booths

Insuring and Enriching Lives Since 1897 www.spjst.org 800.727.7578

For booth info, call 254.931.0639

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

In Memoriam In Memory of Charles Wilkerson Charles “Weldon” Wilkerson, 87, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Pearland, Texas.

Weldon was born to Carl Willie Wilkerson and Amanda Abigail Collins-Wilkerson on February 21, 1932, on the family farm near Hope. As a young child, he Weldon Wilkerson was baptized in a river in the Baptist faith tradition. Growing up in the Hope-Yoakum area of Texas, he loved to ride horses and hunt with his father. Due to the tomato crop failure, the family was forced to move in the mid-1940s to Galveston. It was here where Weldon attended and graduated from Ball High School in 1950. While living on the island, he saw Marjorie Lee Meyer at school and fell in love at first sight. They dated for five years and married. After the devastation of Hurricane Carla in 1961, they moved to Angleton and later, Pasadena.

An excellent provider for his family, Weldon worked as an office manager for 32 years for the Texas Employment Commission starting in Galveston, and later, in Pasadena where he retired 32 years ago. Prior to that, he also worked as a soda fountain jerk at Farb’s Drug Store in Galveston as well as a bank teller at John Hutchins Sealy National Bank, along with other odd jobs. Endowed with a strong work ethic, he was a witness to those who were from America’s greatest generation. An exemplary citizen, he was invited to be an Ambassador by the Mayor of Pasadena. He also proudly served in the Texas National Guard and United States Army Reserves for many years respectively.

Weldon and Marjorie’s children are Charles Ray Wilkerson, Sondra Schaaf, and Father Wayne Wilkerson, affectionately known as “the caboose.” Strongwilled and in control until the end, he led the family by example. He always placed his wife first in his life, living by the motto that “when mama’s happy, every-

body’s happy.” Weldon married Marjorie, his high school sweetheart, on February 9, 1952, at First Lutheran Church in Galveston. A few years ago, while attending a wedding in Round Top, he gave wise advice to the newlyweds, saying, “Never go to bed mad and marry your best friend” - a mantra for life that he lived by. Weldon and Marjorie enjoyed 67 years of happy marriage, most of which they lived in Pasadena (19612012).

He treasured being Paka and grandpa to his grandchildren and those whom he dearly loved as his own - Robert, Kevin, Stefano, Victoria, Madelyn, and Jacquelyn.

Through the example of his wife and her parents, who were devout Lutherans, Weldon wanted to raise the family under one faith. And so, on the same Sunday that his daughter Sondra was baptized, he was confirmed into the Lutheran faith. A man of faith and trust in God, he was a founding member of Peace Lutheran Church in Pasadena, and an active member of the Peace Lutheran Brotherhood, Kiwanis Club-Pasadena, SPJST Lodge 172, Pasadena, T.P.E.A., Prime Timers, Sunshiner’s, and most recently, Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg.

He was preceded in death by parents Carl and Abbie; sister who was stillborn; and brother Walter Ray Wilkerson.

Weldon is survived by children Charles Ray Wilkerson (Debbie), Sondra Schaaf (Stacy), and Father Wayne Wilkerson; grandchildren Brian Sr. (Tonja), Darren, Emma, and Tyler; great-grandchildren Susie (Austin), Brian Jr., and Kayla; great-great grandson Easton; brother-in-law Ferdinand Leo Meyer Jr.; sister-in-law Sue Wilkerson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was Sunday, August 25 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus from 5 to 9 p.m. A vigil for the deceased was at 7 p.m. The funeral service was Monday, August 26 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg, followed by the rite of Christian burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 245, New Ulm, Texas 78950.

—SPJST—

In Memory of James Rohde, Sr. James Edward Rohde, Sr., 82, of Fayetteville, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Jim, as he was known, was born in La Grange on August 31, 1936, the son of Elo and Agnes (Mynar) Rohde. He married the love of his life, Rose Marie (Baca) Rohde, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville on AuJames Rohde, Sr. gust 17, 1958.

After high school, he graduated from Blinn College.

Jim then transferred to the University of Texas for a year, where he was a member of the UT Longhorn Marching Band. He enjoyed returning to Austin every year for Alumni Band Day, where he would play during the halftime show. After UT, he worked in the forestry department in Idaho fighting fires. He concluded his education at University of Houston earning his bachelor’s degree. After graduation, he worked for the Texas Highway Department–Right of Way Division in Houston. He then started his own real estate appraising company and continued this profession until his passing. During this time, he returned to Blinn to teach real estate classes.

Jim served his country in the United States Navy Reserve.

He was a lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo – Corral Club, a participant of the family barbecue team, barbecue judge for the Fayette County Fair, and Fayetteville School Board. Jim was a member of the Fayetteville Czech Dancers Club and a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston.

He also had his own polka band called the “Jim Rohde Band.”

His many hobbies included playing golf; playing fast pitch softball and basketball until the age of 55 years old; playing the German card game Skat; but most importantly, Jim valued spending quality time with his family. He enjoyed travelling with Rose and his family. The many ski trips to New Mexico and Colorado provided many memories to the family and those that traveled with him.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rose; daughters Shannan Marie Gerik and husband Thomas of Columbus, Rhonda “Kim” Kovar and husband

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Randy of La Grange, and Roxane Hartley and husband Doak of Columbus; son James “Jimmy” Rohde, Jr. and wife Donna of La Grange; sister Jane Brugh and husband Randy of Columbus; brother Tom Rohde and wife Bonnie of Fayetteville; grandchildren Jaime Gerik and fiancé Kevin Cutler, Robyn Ulrich and husband Travis, Jenna Holt and husband Padon, Ross Kovar, Tyler Gerik, Parrie Hartley, Heather Hartley, Harley Rohde, and Marissa Rohde; great-grandchildren Everett, Kyle Rose, Walker and Truitt Ulrich, and Harper and Claire Holt; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-inlaw, John R. and Marie Baca.

Visitation was Thursday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home and Cremations. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. A memorial mass was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 29.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 North Jefferson, La Grange, Texas 78945; St. John The Baptist Catholic Church, P.O. Box 57, Fayetteville, Texas 78940; Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum, P.O. Box 32, Fayetteville, Texas 78940; or to a charity of one’s choice.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home and Cremations in La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

—SPJST—

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019

Resolution of Sympathy The members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard express sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge sister, LILLIAN MAE KELNER NEELY. age 79, who died Sunday, August 4, 2019, in Conroe, Texas, following health complications.

Funeral service was held on Wednesday, August 14 at Shield of Faith Church in East Bernard. Viewing and visitation began at 8:30 a.m. with the service following at Lillian Neely 10 a.m. Burial was at Czech National Cemetery in East Bernard after the service.

Lillian was born October 24, 1939, and raised in East Bernard, the daughter of Felix Kelner and Albina (Supak) Kelner. She graduated from Orchard High School in 1957, joined the United States Army, and was proud to have served as a Fourth-Class Specialist at Fort Meade where she served as the support element to NSA until 1959. After her tour with the military was over, she returned home to start her professional career in Houston.

Lillian enjoyed working in the yard and gardening. She loved to cook, travel, and spend time with her family. Her passion was working in the oil and gas industry where she worked for more than 40 years.

Lillian had two favorite Bible verses that meant more and more to her as she neared the end of her life: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

—Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) “Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?’”

—John 11:25-26 (NIV) She was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard.

VĚSTNÍK She is survived by son Robert Alan and wife Lara of The Woodlands; and grandchildren Jordan Neely, Aidan Neely, and Juliana Rhea; brother Franklin Kelner and wife Loni; sisters Evie Collins, Helen Vrana, Georgia Thomas and husband P.F, Margie Heimann and husband John, and Dottie Heimann.

She was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Neely; parents; brothers Felix Kelner and Jimmy Kelner; and sister Annie Mae Srubar.

Please send memorial donations to Czech National Cemetery, 520 Darst Road, Beasley, Texas 77417, Attention: Memorial Fund - Lillian M. Neely.

Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home. Condolences may be left at whartonfuneralhome.com May she rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy The members of SPJST Lodge Karel Jonas, No. 28, East Bernard express sincere sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, JOE BOHACEK. Joe Bohacek went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 20, 2019. He was born on September 15, 1930, in Beasley, Texas, to Joseph and Victoria Bohacek. He served in the National Guard. After workJoe Bohacek ing at WKM for several years, Joe started his own business - Joe’s Lawnmower Service - which remained open 50-plus years.

Joe had a huge passion for guns and was proud to show off his collection. He loved hunting and fishing and watching his favorite television show - Gunsmoke. Joe was a very kind and goodhearted man who loved to talk to anyone and everyone and always had a story or a joke to tell. His cat “Patches” will miss Joe. Joe was a member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard.

In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Lee Ann Bohacek; and five brothers.

Joe leaves behind son Thomas Bohacek and wife Jonna; daughter Jennifer Hajovsky and husband Mike; and precious granddaughter Morgan - his “Little Weasel.”

Visitation was held 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m., on Wednesday, July 24 in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Funeral mass was at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 25 at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Beasley followed by burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

Pallbearers included Marvin Ohl, Vernon Bohacek, Kenneth Bohacek, George Bohacek, Jr., Colin Beatty, Kyle Beatty, Mike Hajovsky, Ronnie Hajovsky, and Jeff Hajovsky.

Tributes and words of condolence may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

May he rest in eternal peace.

Resolution Committee Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—

Expression of Sympathy The Resolution Committee of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia, Texas, on behalf of our entire membership, wish to express our sincerest and deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge member, BERNICE M. NESKORA. Funeral service for Bernice M. Neskora was held Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at 11 a.m. at Ascension Catholic Church in Moravia, Texas.

Visitation to the public was held after 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 16 at the funeral home with Bernice Neskora a parish rosary recited at 7 p.m. Burial was in Ascension Catholic Cemetery in Moravia.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia.

Survivors include husband Ervin Neskora, Sr. of Moravia; sons Ervin Neskora, Jr. (wife Karen of Moravia), Joseph Neskora (wife Debra of Moravia), James “Nick” Neskora (wife Janelle of Moravia, Kenneth Neskora (wife Pauline) of Moulton, and Thomas Neskora (wife Faith) of Moravia; brothers Milton Winkler of Weimar and Daniel Winkler (wife Nancy) of Schulenburg; 16 grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two brothers.

Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Guenther, Secretary —SPJST—

Resolution of Sympathy The officers and members of SPJST Lodge 8, Weimar, Texas, would like to express their heartfelt sympathies to the family of SANDRA (SANDY) SUE NEWTON WOYTEK, who was born on March 25, 1950.

Sandy went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2019, on the very day of her 49th wedding anniversary.

She was loved by so many and will be truly missed by all. She was such a blessing to all who knew her.

She attended grammar school and high school in Pratt, Kansas.

After graduating Sandy Woytek from high school, Sandy worked at the United States Air Force recruiting office, and finally joined the United States Air Force herself in 1968. Her dream was to be a nurse, and the military gave her that opportunity. After basic training and technical school, she was assigned to the 855th Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force near Shreveport, Louisiana. She was assigned to the OB ward, where she said she had the wonderful opportunity to actually help deliver many babies.

She said she felt that was her greatest career accomplishment.

She was married to Dennis Joseph Woytek for exactly 49 years. Sandy was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church

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and had a passion for ministries and working with babies.

She was preceded in death by both her parents; and sister Sharon Mercer.

Sandy is survived by her beloved husband Dennis Woytek; sons Bart and Bryon Woytek; grandchildren Zachary, Jacob, Breanna, Allison, and Emily Woytek; and brother Eddie Newton.

A memorial service was held Monday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at Bear Creek Baptist Church in Katy followed by a reception. A gathering was held Tuesday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. inside

the Chapel of American Heritage Funeral Home in Houston. A committal service took place at 12:30 p.m. at Houston National Cemetery, where Sandy was laid to rest.

Pallbearers were Mark Garhmann, Jake Woytek, David Brown, Steve Sapaugh, Scott Comparetto, and John Kaufmann. Honorary pallbearers were Scott Denton, Colon Miller, and Josh Winbigler.

Memorial donations can be made to Star of Hope Mission.

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Good Grief News Now That My Husband is Gone, it was like he took all my friends and social life with him!

By Sabrina N. Young, CFSP Lodge 47, Seaton “Now that my husband is gone, it was like he took all my friends and our social life with him!”

I completely understand this as I have seen it time and time again. We have gone through various stages in our life that are very similar.

Think back to high school when you had a falling out with a friend in your circle. You found yourself either changing your whole circle of friends because it was too awkward to stay in the same group, or you outgrew your friendship.

Just like when a spouse passes away, it can be awkward for the whole group since they could be closer to your spouse.

It could be awkward because they are not sure how to adjust to the loss. It was always a couples’ gathering, and now you feel as the third wheel, which means you have outgrown your friendship. I want you to know that it is okay to move on. It is okay to stay and reform yourself.

I encourage you to find yourself after the transition of the loss. It will take time. We have grown into who we are because of our spouse, and without them, we feel utterly lost.

Take this time to redevelop yourself and find what inspires you to be you. This could be relying on that social friendship or moving on to another group that brings out a new you.

Whatever you decide to do - either trying to find yourself within your friends or venturing off - let your friends know so they can support you.

If you would like to have more encouragement, please contact me at 254-251-0099 for transition assistance and grief journey stepping stones. I am a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

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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.

2018 State Duchess shares exciting year

As the 2018-2019 SPJST State Duchess, I had a blast with SPJST and State Queen Kelly House. We were in the Belton Fourth of July Parade. We helped out in La Grange at the Czech museum; met many people; we went to camp; and had fun at District Seven Youth Achievement Day. I want to thank Kelly for choosing me as her duchess and for making it a very special year. She is really kind and sweet, and I had the best time hanging out with her. Kelly is an awesome role model and is someone I look up to. I want to be just like her when I grow up! Good luck, Kelly. I will miss you and our fun together! Thank you, SPJST, for your support.

Jenna Fair, age 9 2018-2019 SPJST State Duchess —SPJST—

District Six youth to host fall fun day Saturday, Sept. 21 at Camp Kubena District Six youth will host a fall fun day outing on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Camp Kubena, 2001 Ledbetter Road in Ledbetter, Texas, from 3 to 7 p.m.

All District Six members are invited to come join us for a fun afternoon of fellowship.

This is a great opportunity for everyone to check out SPJST’s Camp Kubena. We will be having a hamburger meal at 6 p.m. You may enjoy swimming so please bring swimsuits and towels. We will take a hayride through Camp Kubena for everyone to enjoy.

Youth will be having a Christmas ornament contest. Registration for the ornament contest will be from 3:30 to 4 p.m.

You must RSVP for food count by September 17 to Lisa Bubela at 979541-7401 or Lisa_bubela@yahoo.com.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday, September 21 at Camp Kubena!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

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Lodge 20, Granger youth crafts ornament for fall fun day contest I made a peppermint ornament for the fall fun day. I am ready for the carnival.

We are going to have fun!

Gabe Daulton age 10 —SPJST—

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Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club participates in Lights of HOPE Lodge 20, Granger Youth Club is participating in a very special event. It is called Lights of HOPE. We are honoring those whose lives have been touched by cancer. We decorated a bag.

It is being sent to Washington, D.C., for the big event on September 10, 2019.

More than 33,000 Lights of HOPE bags bearing the names of those touched by cancer will circle the reflecting pool in front of the Lincoln Memorial in an experience to fight back against cancer.

About Lights of HOPE Lights of HOPE began in 2011 at the

National Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. 1,200 bags lined the Capitol’s Reflecting Pool that year celebrating the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s (ACS CAN) 10th anniversary.

In 2012, 7,000 Lights of HOPE bags lit up the Capitol in honor of cancer patients, survivors, and loved ones lost across the United States.

2013 gave way to a record 14,000 Lights of HOPE, and during the ceremony, ACS CAN honored the American Cancer Society’s 100th year with a birthday cake recognizing the many accomplishments achieved together.

2015 marked the fifth anniversary,

and Lights of HOPE boasted a display of 20,000 lights. While it was a very rainy event, hundreds braved the elements including Celgene, a returning sponsor for a second year.

In 2018, the event was held on the steps in front of the historic Lincoln Memorial, displaying over 33,000 Lights of HOPE around the Washington Monument Reflecting Pool.

Join us in 2020 We hope all youth clubs will consider taking part in this event next year. For more information, visit fightcancer.org.

Sterling Marshall, age 12 —SPJST—

• SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019 • SP JS T Join Hands Day 2019 •

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club Joins Hands to Beautify Property at Evergreen Life Services

Lodge 20, Granger youth bakes cake for fall fun day I am getting ready for the fall fun day tomorrow. I am baking a cake with my aunt Kathy. It is for the cake walk. I wish I could keep it.

Hopefully, I will win it!

Sterling Marshall age 12 —SPJST—

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Youth Club was given the opportunity to help at Evergreen Life Services for Join Hands Day. We were able to help paint tables and bikes. We planted new plants and moved gigantic pots on the side of the building to the front. After that, we went inside to meet some of the participants in “everyone matters.” There, we could talk about how this organization works and what the purpose is, to allow people with special needs to have something they can do to

help, work on projects to fill bags for nut/bolt/screw manufacturers, or to develop their creativity even more. They made us root beer floats to thank us for all we did. We then went to Cici’s Pizza for lunch. It was a lot of hard work, but very rewarding. I hope we get to go back again some day!

Holly Jones, age 13 Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys fun day at Splashway

Lodge 49, Rowena youth share summer activities

It’s back to school time! Lodge 30, Taiton had a back to school day at Splashway Water Park on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

It was a fun day spent with my friends in SPJST before school started. I had a blast on the slides and wasn’t scared at all. I love that water park.

Grady Lange, age 5 —SPJST—

First Scrimmage My first scrimmage is this Friday. I play on varsity, and it is tiring. I play a receiver on offense and linebacker on defense. It is going to be fun.

Tanner Wood, age 14

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club hosts back to school outing It’s back to school! On Sunday, August 11, 2019, Lodge 30, Taiton had its August youth meeting. We then traveled as a lodge to Splashway for a fun outing.

I had a lot of fun at the water park with my fellow members. It was a fun day with friends before school started that week. Till next time!

Grant Bubela, age 13 —SPJST—

••• Grass Fire I caught a grass field on fire. I was so mad. The fire truck came out and sprayed the fire.

Hunter Wood, age 13 ••• Kitten Zoo Our house - well, more like back porch - has had a lot of new kittens roaming around it. We could own a kitten zoo with all those kittens. One of the moms had some kittens two days ago, and we can’t find them. I hope we can find them soon!

Grace Schwertner, age 13 •••

Corpus Fun Last week, we went to Corpus, and we took one of my dogs. We went to the beach and had a lot of fun.

Tracy Schwertner, age 13 ••• Dolphins in Corpus Last week, we went to Corpus. We saw some dolphins.

Colt Schwertner, age 12

School is Starting School starts up in a few weeks and today, Olivia is getting braces, and we are going to the dentist. After that, we are going school supply shopping. I am also saving up for another dog for myself, but I won’t get it because they say I can’t care for it so I won’t get it, but I want one.

Bella Schwertner, age 10 —SPJST—

••• Big Sand Turtle We went on vacation to Corpus Christi, and we had a lot of fun. We went swimming at the beach, and we built a big sand turtle.

Cotton Wood, age 8 ••• Volleyball and Cheer School starts in two weeks, and I am not ready. I am going to be a freshman.

I’m also doing volleyball and cheer.

Olivia Schwertner, age 15 •••

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club Members Enjoy Schlitterbahn

Dear Readers, My Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club and I went to Schlitterbahn. It was so much fun. My friends and I rode all types of fun rides. When my friends got there, we went off with their dad and did whatever we wanted. My favorite part

was the lazy river. They had a wave river, which I almost got swallowed by.

They also had a white water river, which felt so real. It was so fast. I had so much fun, I did not want to leave.

Juan Guerrero, age 10 —SPJST—

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Lodge 88, Houston youth attends Corpus Christi Getaway I got to experience a lovely weekend at Corpus Christi with my family and friends.

When we got there, we went to the Selena M u seum, where we got to talk to her dad, which was so cool. That night, we had our luau, which was so much fun. I participated in some fun games. I didn’t win, but it was fun to try.

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Lodge 107, Floresville youth visits Colorado Hello, Readers.

I wanted to share this picture with you from when I went to Colorado this summer to visit my Papaugh.

We hiked all the way up there, and it got harder to breathe in the thin air . . . but the view was worth it! I hope y’all enjoyed your summer, too!

Fraternally, Bohden Tholkes, age 11 —SPJST— The next morning, we got up and straight to the beach we went. I was there all day. I got so sunburned.

Now, I’m peeling.

T h a t night, we all went out to eat which was so delicious. It was sad to leave, but we had to.

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Naše nadace postoupila kupředu Jan Vaculík Naše čtvrtletní schůze České vzdělávací nadace státu Texasu se konala dne 27. července 2019 v unversitním městě College Station, Tx za příjemného počasí. Někteří z nás, kteří jezdíme v tuto stranu po několik desítek let, jsme se divili, k čemu bude sloužit prostorná prérie za hlavní částí arerálu university. Nyní vidíme, že prérie mizí a na pláni se staví nové budovy university V tomto případě jde o budovy veterinární fakulty a již nyní je vidět, že někdo dobře financoval výstavbu. Podél cesty je vidět mnho budov, hlavně chirurgie a vnitřních nemocí, a mám takový dojem, že zvřata tam ošetřují lépe než lidi.

Naše budova byla postavena moderně a v pěkném prostředí, jako obyčejně se staví s velkým parkovištěm. Je to administrativní budova a bylo vidět, že místnosti je možno používat jako učebny anebo místnosti pro schůzování. Do jedné místnosti jsme se nastěhovali, budova byla úplně prázdná, a připravili se ke schůzi. I když obyčejně v létě ředitelé raději stráví čas na dovolených u vody, sešlo se dosti ředitelů a v uvedený čas předseda Sboru ředitelů James Sassín zahájil schůzi, přivítal přítomné, pomodlil se za úspěch schůze, složili jsme přísahu vlajce a republice, pro kterou stojí S lítostí jsme přijali zprávu od ředitele Rogera Koláře, který ze zdravotních důvodů požádal nadaci o změnu postavení. Brian Vaníček upozornil nadaci, že česká vláda nabízi finanční podporu organisacím a spolkům v Texasu a v Americe.

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★ Založené roku 1897 Nadace přijala za člena a ředitele otce Lynetty Urbanovské jednomyslně. Vedl aktivní život a stavěl domy a budoby pro university a nyní pracuje na jihu Texasu. Je schopným člověkem a zkušeným administrátorem prostředků a takového člověka nadace potřebuje. Dovede se rozhodnout a vykročit pevnou nohou dopředu. Takový člověk je vzácný v životě a také v podnikání.

Tajemník Paul Hlavinka prohlédl zápis z poslední schůze a byl přijat s malými opravami. Předseda Sassín poděkoval všem členům akčního výboru za jejich práci a hlavně za přípravu nové smlouvy s Texaskou A and M universitou ve věci úpravy statutu Hlavinkova stipendia. Doporučil, abychom získali nové členy z řad příbuzných a přátel, abychom mohli pracovat na podpoře stipendia na universitě v College Station. Některé změny jsou důležité a vyžadují novou smluvu a naší prací bude získat dostatek peněz na podporu stipendia na universitě do té míry, aby získala stejnou úroveň, jakou mají katedry na Texaské a Severotexaské universitě.

Tím by nadace založila jako první katedru anglistiky pro moravské studenty z Masarykovy a Palackého university a případně další university v Ostravě ve Slezsku.

President nadace Woody Smith uvedl video a prohlásil, že peníze na video byly dobře utracené.Video se má používat při různých příležitostech pro mnohé organisace k propagaci nadace, která se musí probrat z postavení, že nejlépe tajenou nadací v Texasu. Vykonali jsme dost práce, ale známost nadace je velmi omezena na úzký kruh obětavých pracovníků. Čeká nás dostatek práce a proto musíme všichni napnout síly k práci. Ray Lenárt oznámil, že na příští schůzi v Dentonu,Tx.

VĚSTNÍK oslavíme zásluhy paní Kostohryzové, která společně s manželem Frankem ustanovila katedru české hudby na Severotexaské universitě. Oceníme její zásluhy za její záslužnou činnost.

Vicepresidentka nadace Diana Šulák-Wilson oznámila, že jsme získali pět nových členů a že připravila nový seznam případných kandidátů na členství a bude rozesílat nově natištěné letáčky na všechny známé adresy. Lynette Urbanovský připravuje další číslo věstníku a potřebuje zprávy a články. Její schopnosti však jsou v poslední době vyyužity při navazování styků s významnými osobnostmi a organisováním různých setkání ve prospěch naší nadace. V několika týdnech představitelé naší nadace se setkají s významnými lidmi a činovníky unversity, kteří by mohli rozhodnout nejenom o akademické ale i finanční úrovni naší nadace a jednotlivých kateder, které máme v úmyslu udržovat. Mnozí lidé mají dobré srdce a i postředky na podporu dobročinnosti, jenom je třeba je najít, setkat se s nimi a získat je ve prospěch naší nadace. Lynette je dobrou průkopnicí v této činnosti.

Naše finanční tajemnice Cindy Belknap přednesla pěknou zprávu a vidíme, že se peníze začínají hýbat.

Potřebujeme jenom větší veřejnou podporu, protože nás čeká změna na Texaské A and T universitě, která by měla zajistit studium pro moravské studenty v Texasu. Ráda přijme na adrese Cynthia Belknap, 2520 Willing Avenue, Ft. Worth, Tx. 76110 každou částku. Je nutno připomenout, že naše nadace je státem uznaná nevýdělečná organisace a veškeré příspěvky pro naši nadaci jsou považovány za daňovou úlevu. Váš příspěvek, který pošlete na podporu jednotlivých kateder, podpoří dvakrát: podpoří nadaci a katedru, kam máte možnost příspěvek poslat.

Naše nadace očekává dosti obtížnou práci při získávání fnanční podpory pro stipendium na Texaské A and M universitě v College Station, Tx., kterou jsme ustanovili jako příležitost pro moravské studenty z Brna a Olomouc a případně Ostravy. Je nutno poněkud jasněji popsat okolnosti a funkci tohoto stipendia. Když jsme toto stipendium zakládali, poměry v Texasu a na universitách byly finančně velmi příznivé pro naši věc. Studenti z

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Moravy byli zabezpečeni finančně a studijně a zdálo se, že jsme vykonali dobrý kus práce. Ale v poslednch letech se poměry na universitách a všeobecně řečeno ve vyučování mění a a katedry mají nyní obtíže se sháněním dolarů V Americe je také divný zvyk, že když nejsou peníze anebo katedra na sebe nevydělá, tak se peníze přenesou jinde. Ovšem výuka jazyků a podobných disciplin není zřejmě výnosná a znalost cizího jazyka je tím podceňována. Také se soudí, že americká amgličtina je použitelná na každém místě ve světě a znalost cizích jazyků není žádoucí.

Pak se ale stane, že někdy se překladatelka uplatní a všichni pokyvují hlavami, že katedry s jazyky jsou užitečné.

S podobným postojem bojujeme na Texaské univesitě od doby založení katedry českého jazyka a jenom skutečnost, že katedra je dobře finančně zabezpečena, vedení university si nedovolí rušení anebo hlubší změny, jenom češtinu přehazuje z jednoho oddělení katedry na druhé. Podle zkušeností z Texaské university jsme se poučili, že je nutno vybudovat pevné finanční zázemí pro jazyk anebo předmět na universitě a universita si nedovolí provést nějakou nepříznovou změnu. Ta se stala na universitě v College Station, když vedení university pozměnilo aneb zrušilo vyučování jazyků neboli katedra svobodných umění a výhodné postavení našich moravských studentů zmi zelo.

Nyní přišla změna v pojmenování programu, podle kterého budou studovat, protože doposud Hlavinkovo stipendium zaplatilo potřebné výdaje a student dosáhl doktorátu a ještě něco na ruku z katedry. Změna nastane v tom, že student bude úplně nezávislý finančně na katedře a bude považován za vědeckého hosta na sudiích, čímž ztratí finanšční podporu univesity, ale získá velmi širokou možnost výběru předmětů na katedře svobodných umění a na celé universitě. Tato možnost zlepší vzdělání studentů a rozšíří jejich kvalifikaci Tento plán je nyní na obzoru a univer sita a náš výbor pracuje na smlouvě, která zabezpečí jistotu dodržování podmínek. Z praktického hlediska je taková smlouva užitečná, protože obě strany mají napsány černým na bílém svoje pod mínky a povinnosti a naše nadace

je pak právně na stejné úrovni jako universita. V případě nedorozumění máme pak v ruce dokument a spor by se rozhodl v náš prospěch.

Dalším důležitým mezníkem je schválení raztka naší nadace. Pamatuji, že po několik let a po mnohých pokusech schválit razítko nadace, konečně přišlo na pořad jednání, a myšlenkově mladší ředitelé schválili

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poměrně jednoduché, kruhové razítko, které není příiš velké a roztáhlé a bude vhodné i pro trička a ručníky a jinou potřebu. Píši myšlenkově mladší, protože i při tomto posledním projednávání se zase objevily různé návrhy z minulosti, které jsou umělecky vypracoané a líbivé, avšak pro praktické potřeby nadace nejsou vhodné. V tomto historickém jednání se nyní pro-

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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.

and fixings 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - adults $10, children $5; drive-thru adult plates 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m; bbq bythe-pound, hamburgers; live auction 1:30 p.m.; prize drawing; polka music; kolache sale; bingo; cake walk; silent auction; children’s games. Go to www.holytrinityofcornhill.org; email holytrinitycc@yahoo.com; call 512-8633020. See advertisement on page 27.

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 send an email to czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

September 22 Victoria County CHS Czech Heritage Festival—at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street, Victoria, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.: Czech stew, sausage lunch $10/plate, served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free lessons - taroky, accordion, kolache-making, Czech sing-a-along; kolache-eating contest; Czech beer and wine; fresh baked kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup, sausage wraps; numerous Czech exhibits; pastry wheel; country store; arts/crafts; live/silent auctions; traveling genealogy library.

All music/bands and activities - adults $8; under 15 free. To register for events or free lessons, call Donald Dusek 361-571-4777; or email ddusek@suddenlink.net. Visit www.victoriaczechs.org; or facebook.com/ victoriaczechsociety. Event sponsored

by Victoria County CHS. See advertisement on page 29.

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

September 8 Marak Annual Church Homecoming Picnic—at SS Cyril and Methodius Church in Marak, on FM 2269. Mass 10:15 a.m. Dinner 11 a.m. - home-fried chicken/sausage plates with trimmings $10. Drive-thru plates-to-go. Games start at 12 p.m. Praha Brothers, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Auction - 3:30 p.m. in airconditioned hall. Horseshoe tournament , sign-up begins at 11 a.m. See advertisement on page 28. Submitted

by Debbie Dohnalik, Lodge 47, Seaton.

September 15 Holy Trinity Catholic Church Annual Bazaar—at Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Corn Hill, 8626 FM 1105, Jarrell: Mass 10:30 a.m.; BBQ/Corn Hill fried chicken dinner with dressing

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. Event benefits SPJST Foundation which supports the Czech Heritage Museum and Camp Kubena.

Free admission. Visit www.spjstcarshow.com for details. Call 254-5340807 for information.

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sadili myšlenkově mladí ředitelé, zvláště když se zjistilo, že velvyslanectví České republiky z Washingtonu, D.C. se na náš dotaz vyslovilo, že česká vlajka by neměla být potištěna nějakým nápisem, ostatní návrhy byly složité anebo neúhledné.

Tato razítko je černo-bílé a jedině na hvězdě je červeno-modro-bílá trikolora. Starší členové nadace pamatují obyčejně ženské debaty o razítku a tak nyní, kde se nadace snaží o větší viditelnost a chce také získat finanční podporu prodejem triček a dalších předmětů, bude jednoduché razítko příspěvkem k propagaci nadace.

Jak píši výše, čeká nás radostná práce při sbírce na ustanovení katedry anglistiky na Texaské A and M universitě a vyzýváme všechny naše přítomné a budoucí příznivce, aby přispěli naší snaze do úspěšného konce.

—SPJST—

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CHM presents Sept. 10 Czech Film Night in Belton The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center will present the Czech film Golden Sting for the September Czech Film Night and Matinee at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10, 2019, at The Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central in Belton.

Admission is free. Donations for the Museum will be accepted. For more information, contact CHMGC Executive Director Susan Chandler at 254-8992935 or czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com.

Film Synopsis The 2018 Czech film, Zlatý Podraz (Golden Sting), tells the true story of the Czechoslovak national basketball team during the historically tumultuous period of 1938 to 1951. It is based on the book They Were Not Afraid of Their Courage, by Jakub Bažant and Jiří Závozda. Small roles are played by some of the former team members, including Jiří Welsch, who was drafted by the

Philadelphia 76ers.

The story plots a path to the 1946 European championship in Switzerland.

Titled “FIBA EuroBasket 1946,” it was organized by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA). It was the first European championship held since 1939 due to World War II and the beginning of the use of the jump shot in Europe.

The Czechoslovaks had come in third at the very first championship held in 1935. This was remarkable since basketball had only recently been introduced in the country. A healthy YMCA (Young Men’s Christian Association) existed with the Sokol athletic movement. Mormon missionaries from the United States, hoping to learn the language and

culture, taught sports at the YMCA Palace in Prague and at YMCA camps.

The YMCA Palace was a meeting place for the resistance movement during Nazi occupation. Many resistance fighters were recruited there. The underground periodicals and leaflets were printed there, including the Czech Courier and V Boj (In Combat) magazines.

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019 and refreshments will be served. The program will be “Back To School In A One Room Czech School.”

Guests are always welcomed. If you have any questions, contact President Eileen Rosipal at 512-452-3292 or ERosipal@aol.com. Join us for an interesting evening.

Janie Zbranek TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—

Nazi troops took over the building in 1941. It was severely damaged in 1945, but United States YMCA funded a restoration. Activities resumed until it was abolished in 1951 by the communist regime. In 1991, the palace was returned to the YMCA and restored. It is an active athletic center today. A plaque commemorating three secretaries of the YMCA who died as participants in the anti-Nazi resistance during World War II was installed in the lobby.

This film reveals interesting historical situations by weaving them into the story lines of a team of young men bonding to overcome enormous odds, a touching romance and a close-knit family. Some of the most important points are treated with subtlety and understatement, as is typical in Czech literature. Czech audiences, already keenly aware of the significance and historical context, will not need an explanation. So the historically-inclined will want to watch for clues for what is happening on the broader political stage at the time.

Much of the film was shot at Prague’s Industrial Palace, Vystaviste, built in 1891 and one of the first iron buildings in Prague. It was inspired by the 1889 Paris World’s Fair, when the Eiffel Tower was built. The small copy of the Eiffel Tower on Petrin Hill was built at the same time. Beautifully filmed in sepia tones, the visual imagery

is matched with a lush musical score.

The film Zlatý Podraz can be found translated many different ways across the internet, including Golden Sting, Golden Ticket, Golden Betrayal, Golden Trick, Golden Joke, and Golden Dirty Trick.

—SPJST—

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Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets Sept. 18 The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at Pflugerville Recreation Center, 400 Immanuel Road in Pflugerville. There will be a brief meeting,

Annual Homecoming

PICNIC Sunday, Sept. 8

Marak, Texas SS Cyril and Methodius Church 7 miles northwest of Cameron on FM 2269

Mass at 10:15 a.m.

Home-Fried Chicken and Sausage Serving begins at 11 a.m.

Plates served with all the trimmings Meal Tickets - $10 each Drive-Thru Line for Plates-to-Go Continuous serving while food lasts.

Games 12 noon • Prize Drawing Horseshoe Tournament Cash payout for 1st to 3rd places. Signup begins at 11 a.m. • Play starts at 1 p.m.

Praha Brothers - 12:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Auction 3 p.m. inside the air-conditioned hall Entertainment for the entire family!

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Victoria County CHS festival set for Sunday, Sept. 22 The 33rd Annual Victoria Czech Heritage Festival is Sunday, September 22, 2019, at Victoria Community Center, 2905 East North Street. The festival is sponsored by Victoria County Czech Heritage Society (VCCHS).

Beginning at 9:30 a.m., Victoria accordionist Pat Veit will perform. Fritz Hodde and the Fabulous Six take over at 10:30 a.m. and entertain until 1:30 p.m., followed by the Ennis Czech Boys. Then Mark Halata and Texavia will join the Ennis Czech Boys at 4 p.m. for a 30-minute jam session. Mark Hal-

Texas Czech Genealogical Society Website: txczgs.org Promoting the study of the genealogy of the particular group of people known as “Texas Czechs.”

For membership: Marie Dulak 979-589-1903

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Holy Trinity Catholic Church of Corn Hill

Annual Bazaar on the church grounds - 8626 FM 1105, Jarrell Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by a meal and festivities at the Parish Activity Center.

BBQ and Corn Hill Fried Chicken Dinner with dressing and all the fixins served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Adults - $10 / Children - $5 Drive-thru adult plates available 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

BBQ-by-the-Pound sold at pit from 8 a.m. to noon O Hamburgers at 2:30 p.m.

Afternoon of Family Fun! Live Polka Music • Kolache Sale • Bingo Cake Walk • Silent Auction • Children’s Games Live Auction at 1:30 p.m. inside the PAC Building Buddy Johnson, Lic. #TXS-6520 and Harvey Johnson, Lic. #AUCTNR-00012401 (payment by check or cash only)

Prize Drawing: Grand Prize - $1,000 Visa Gift Card plus 20 more prizes valued at $6,550! Need not be present to win - drawing to be held after live auction.

Directions—From I-35, exit 271, go east on CR 311 for 2 1/2 miles, right onto FM 1105. From Bartlett: from TX 95, go west on FM 487, turn left onto FM 1105 - go 6 miles.

Join us for Good Food and Fun! For more information, visit www.holytrinityofcornhill.org For questions, email holytrinitycc@yahoo.com or call 512-863-3020.

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ata and Texavia will continue with good dancing music until 7:30 p.m.

Los Kolaches Band from Shiner will perform from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Community Center Annex. Los Kolaches was founded about nine years ago featuring a mixed group of musicians of Czech to German to Hispanic heritage.

They all loved and appreciated the music they grew up with so the band plays it all - polkas, waltzes, Tejano, rock and roll, and country.

Free Accordion Lessons - Call in to register for free lessons from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in Annex 3 or from 1 to 2 p.m. in Annex Foyer. Lessons will be taught

by Austin accordionist Bob Bisciglia, who won three national and five Ohio state accordion championships and was in the national eliminations for the world accordion championship (Coupe Mondiale) for four consecutive years.

State Czech Heritage Traveling Genealogy Library - Available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Annex Foyer. Back by popular demand, research your family name and history onsite with the help of Jean and Waymond Davis, curators.

Tarok Card Game Lessons - Call in to register for the 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon session or the 1 to 2:30 p.m. session in the Annex Conference Room, taught by Joe Pustka from VCCHS. Czech Sing-Along - Call in to register for the 12:30 to 2 p.m. sing-along in Annex 3 which will be taught by Kenneth Krystinek.

Old School Kolaches - Call in to register for this 1 to 2:30 p.m. session in Annex 4. Dawn Orsak, who started “Old School Kolaches” in 2018 in Austin, will show you how to make and bake kolaches just like your Czech grandmother used to make.

KJT Kolache Eating Contest - Prizes will be awarded in the contest to be held from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Annex 4. Categories are adult men (ages 17 and up) - eat two kolaches winner receives $25 gift card; adult women (ages 17 and up) - eat one kolache - winner receives $25 gift card; junior kids (boys and girls ages 10 to 15) - eat one kolache winner receives $15 gift card; and children (boys and girls ages 9 and below) - eat one kolache - winner receives $15 gift card.

The festival will feature its famous Czech stew and sausage lunch plate for $10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also enjoy fresh baked kolaches, homemade chicken noodle soup, and sausage

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Lodge 88

Czech beer, sausage and sauerkraut, food trucks, games for the kids and more!

Saturday, October 19, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas 77008 Adults $10.00 ages 2-17 or 65 and older $5.00 Beverages available for purchase from the Lodge only Music performances by: The Czech Orchestra & Chorus from 11:30 to 1:30 and by Adrian's Fault from 2:00 to 6:00

VĚSTNÍK wraps. All beer will be on tap. New this year will be Shiner Octoberfest and Czech Beer Pilsner Urquell. Imported Czech wine will also be available.

Other activities include numerous Czech exhibits, face painting, arts and crafts, country store, KJT Pastry Wheel, and live and silent auctions.

Admission is $8 per person for all bands and activities with youth under

Wednesday, September 4, 2019 15 years old admitted free of charge.

For information, visit victoriaczechs.org or facebook.com/victoriaczechsociety. To register for events or for more information, call Donald Dusek 361-571-4777 or email ddusek@suddenlink.net.

Submitted by, Joe Janak —SPJST—

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SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Fundraiser

Outdoor Extravaganza Saturday, September 21, 2019 Seaton Star Hall

10842 State Highway 53 • Temple • 5 Miles East of Temple

Social Hour - 5 p.m. • Meal - 6:30 p.m.

Live and Silent Auctions • Bucket Drawings Games • Top Prize Drawings Donation: $50 per person in advance/at the door (Meal, beverages, and snacks provided.)

Children of ticket holders can attend for $10 each and will be eligible for a separate prize drawing.

4 Bands/Only $8! MUSIC BY Admission $8 per person 9:30 - 10:30 am PAT VEIT 10:30 am - 1:30 pm FRITZ HODDE AND Free if under THE FABULOUS SIX 15 years old!

1:30 - 4 pm ENNIS CZECH BOYS 4 - 4:30 pm BATTLE DANCE: ENNIS CZECH BOYS AND MARK HALATA & TEXAVIA 4:30 - 7:30 pm MARK HALATA & TEXAVIA

G G G Top Prizes G G G

• 2-Person Guided Bison Hunt on Tatonka Creek Ranch in Benavides Includes 1 meat bison, 2 nights lodging, guide fee, and cape and quartering fee. www.texas-exotics.com • Cruise for up to 4 people • Valued at $2,000 (www.megatravels.com)

• 3-Person Guided Bay Fishing Trip in Corpus Christi Valid October to May. Includes bait and tackle. www.backlashcharters.com

• 3-Person 1/2 Day Pheasant, 1/2 Day Quail Guided Combination Hunt in Santa Anna Guide and dog included. www.sahainc.com

• 4-Person Nighttime Bowfishing Trip All gear provided. See takemoutbowfishing on Facebook.

Czech Stew & Sausage Lunch $10/plate • 11 am - 1 pm

• 4-Person Thermal Hog Hunt around Hubbard

Kolaches, Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, and Sausage Wraps also available

Unlimited hogs and predators. No trophy fees. www.i-HuntOutfitters.com

Youth and Adult Czech Sing-Along

ALL FREE! Must call 12:30 - 2 pm 361-571-4777 Accordion Lessons to register!

11 am - 12 pm

LOS KOLACHES BAND 2 - 6 pm

Tickets or More Info:

1 - 2 pm

Tarok Card Game Lessons 10:30 am - 12 pm 1 - 2:30 pm

Old School Kolache Baking 1 - 2:30 pm

Kolache Eating Contest 3:30 - 4:30 pm

• Spa Package at Greenbriar-Belton Massage, pedicure, and facial. www.salonspagreenbriar.com

• Czech Exhibits • • Country Store • Czech Heritage Museum • Arts and Crafts • • Pastry Wheel • • Live/Silent Auction • • Genealogy Library •

For info, visit www.victoriaczechs.org or facebook.com/victoriaczechsociety To register, call Donald Dusek at 361-571-4777 or email at ddusek@suddenlink.net

Edwin Pechal 254-721-2887 email - edwinpechal@yahoo.com Brandon Bartek 254-624-4119 email - bbartek001@yahoo.com

Multiple guns to be given away - shotguns, pistols, rifles, kids’ guns

Only 425 admission tickets will be sold. get yours today!

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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, 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: 979-9663795. 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, November 10—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, December 8—Christmas party

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: 979272-3440. 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, September 22—Czech Melody Masters Sunday, September 29—Lost Cause Sunday, October 13—Fritz Hodde

Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville.

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 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Sunday, September 8—Lodge 6 meeting, 2 p.m.

Saturday, September 14—Ratliff shower Friday, September 20—Social Saturday, September 28—Wedding Friday, October 4—Social 6:30 p.m. Meeting 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 5—Wedding Sunday, October 6—RVOS No. 46

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 Brita Goodman for information 254-541-5344.

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 254-7170383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net.

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 8, WEIMAR (6) 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: 979272-3732. 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: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-721-3902.

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) Wednesday, September 4 - Dollar hot dog night, weekly drink specials. 5 to 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 7 - Rental - Birthday party Wednesday, September 11—Dollar Hot Dog Night: weekly drink specials, 5 to 10 p.m.

Thursday, September 12—6:30 p.m. members’ supper; 7 p.m. monthly meeting, social to follow Wednesday, September 18—Dollar Hot Dog Night: weekly drink specials, 5 to 10 p.m.

Wednesday, September 24—Monthly birthday celebration come-and-go, 5 to 10 p.m.; potluck supper - 6:30 p.m.; 50/50 drawing - 9 p.m.

Saturday, September 28—Rental, Birthday party Saturday, October 5—Dining Room rental, Birthday party Sunday, October 6—Dining Room rental, Bridal shower Sunday, October 13—Dining Room rental, shower Saturday, October 19—Rental, Birthday Party 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.

Wednesday, September 4—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, September 6—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 11—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor members will have their monthly meeting beginning at 6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting.

Friday, September 13—Second Hand Rose, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Wednesday, September 18—Taylor Made Band, 7 to 10 p.m.

Friday, September 20—Clay Caster Band, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Friday, September 27—Taylor SPJST BBQ Cook-Off Dance: Sterling Country Saturday, September 28—19th Annual Taylor SPJST BBQ Cook-Off: Judges are needed for all meat categories.

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.

31 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 979-5437120.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Thursday, September 12—Lodge meeting, 6:30 p.m.

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

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 361220-7725.

LODGE 35, ELK (3) Saturday, September 7—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, September 28—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, October 19—Lost Heart Highway Saturday, October 26—Huser Brothers Band 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 254-715-0275; mrdudemann@yahoo.com.

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1) Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/day; 830-8394353/night. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512-3326758.

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 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: Danny Stepan 254-760-7819; Hall Phone: 254-985-2548. 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 254-931-0295.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLE (2) Attention: Lodge 48, Beyersville suffered devastating damage to its hall due to a fire on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Please keep our members in your thoughts and prayers. For information or questions, contact Lodge 48 President Robert Leshikar 512-635-3021. ● UPDATE: Lodge 48 will have its annual fundraiser on Saturday, September 7 at Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor. Proceeds will be used to rebuild the hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Must be at least 21 years old to purchase a ticket or attend. To purchase tickets, contact Robert Leshikar 512-635-3021 or Alice Bracewell 832-857-1041.

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 512-9130226.

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 979-378-2364.

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 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 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 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.

VĚSTNÍK 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-monthly. Watch the Věstník for dates/times. Board of Directors’ 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 254-9133309 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 254-773-2363.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Saturday, September 7—Moonglow, big band music.

Dress code. $15 online; $20 day of.

Saturday, September 28—Wade Andrew Smith and Driftwood, country western. $15 online; $20 day of.

Saturday, October 19—The Telstars, country western. $15 online; $20 day of.

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. For more information, 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. *Introductory pricing. 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 281-7451697.

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) Sunday, September 8—Monthly lodge meeting at 2 p.m.

Lunch will be served.

Tuesday, September 10—Ladies Circle, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, September 11—Sportsmens Club, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. : Monthly meeting of hunting and fishing enthusiasts with speakers and prize drawings. Open to the public.

Saturday, September 21—Czech Heritage Day at Lodge 92: Czech dinner - pork loin, sauerkraut, green beans, mashed potatoes, and of course, kolaches followed by a polka dance featuring the Jody Mikula Band.

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. Directions: From IH-35 West in Fort Worth, take IH30 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.

Wednesday, September 4, 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 830-9645135.

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 979922-1553.

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.

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: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 3:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817731-2580. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 5 p.m. at the hall. Contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-371-1727, 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 Meetings: Held quarterly in the Community Room at Victoria Mall, 6 p.m. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

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 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 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 325-2345879.

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

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 713594-5049. 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 979251-4150; 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) 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, 6:15 p.m. Regular lodge meeting, 6:30 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 254-7495732.

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 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 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 979-7778215.

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 through the four-way stop. Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first street on the left. From Temple, take IH-35 South.

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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 mea 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) Sunday, September 15—Lodge social at 1 p.m.; meeting follows at 2 p.m. (note date change to third Sunday) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cypress. Directions: Off Hwy 290 West at Skinner. Hall Phone: 281-3739482; 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 207, IOWA PARK (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 6 p.m.

For meeting location, call Secretary Joyce Kotulek 940855-0882.

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 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 915-256-4346.

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 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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