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Monday, November 23, 2020
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville cancels Christmas party Dear Members, At the November 8, 2020, meeting of Lodge 4, Hallettsville, members voted to cancel the Christmas party which was scheduled for December 13 due to COVID-19. We look forward to hosting the Christmas party next year. Stay safe and well! Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood cancels Dec. meeting, Christmas party The December meeting and Christmas party for members of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood have been canceled. We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Next Meeting - January 3, 2021 The next meeting will be Sunday, January 3, 2021 with installation of officers at 2 p.m. Fraternally, Peggy Dobecka Treasurer/Youth Leader —SPJST—
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood elects 2021 officers President Milton called the meeting of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood to order on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at 2 p.m. I was unable to make the meeting. Christmas Meeting, Program Canceled We will not be having our Christmas meeting and program this year. We elected officers for 2021. All positions are the same except Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Evelyn Stuckly. Jeanette Beseda will take her place. Please keep Sister Barbara Hykel in your prayers. She fell and fractured her back. Stay safe and have a merry Christmas and happy new year. Next Meeting—January 3 The next meeting will be on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at 2 p.m. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar cancels Nov. meeting, Christmas party The November meeting and Christmas party for members of Lodge 8, Weimar has been canceled. We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a healthy and happy 2021. May God bless everybody. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook to begin virtual meetings in January The Wednesday, November 4, 2020, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7 p.m. Laura Sebesta led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Helen Hildebrand. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the October meeting were approved. Hall manager, treasurer, state, and fraternal reports were presented. Youth Club Christmas Gathering— December 13 At the youth club, it was decided to have a Christmas gathering with pictures with Santa on Sunday, December 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. at the hall. We passed motions to run additional football ads if requested and allow Snook 4-H to hold their meetings at the hall over the next few months. We elected officers. The motion was passed for all officers to remain the same. Beginning Wednesday, January 6, 2021, our monthly meetings will be offered as Zoom meetings. A link will be provided in December. November birthday celebrants include Sheila Orsak on the 7th and Donnie Hejl on the 27th. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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Next Meeting—December 2 The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 2 at 6 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 18, Elgin to elect officers at January meeting Dear Members, Lodge 18, Elgin will meet and elect its 2021 officers on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall. Please make plans to attend the meeting. We wish all members a healthy, safe Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Fraternally, FL Meyer, Trustee —SPJST—
Lodge 23, Moravia cancels Christmas social SPJST Lodge 23, Moravia has canceled its annual meeting and Christmas social that was to be held on December 6, 2020. This is due to the increase of COVID-19 cases.
O O O Presenting 2021 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville The 2021 SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville officers and committee members are, front, left to right, Secretary/Treasurer Helen Zabransky and President Joe Siptak. BACK: Reporter/ Refreshment Committee Chair Patsy Zabransky, Resolution of Sympathy Chair Gaynell Chudej, and Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Annie Vahalik. Not pictured is Resolution of Sympathy Committee member Vicky Zak.
