VĚSTNÍK
Monday, March 1, 2021
Commentary: Thanks for a productive meeting. Being able to conduct the meeting in an online format is a great way to still meet with all the health challenges we have had. I’m amazed at how much I have learned over the past several months, and I plan to continue to work hard, learn, and be accessible to the members of District Seven and the state. Fraternally, Regina House District Seven Director —SPJST—
From the SPJST Standing Committees By-Law Committee meets; sets June 14 deadline for recommendations
From the SPJST State Fraternal Director State Fraternal Director shares March updates Premium Refund Checks and Fraternal Paperwork Please know that the due date for all fraternal paperwork to be in the Home Office was January 15, 2021. This is so I can report to the Supreme Lodge, prepare a report for the American Fraternal Alliance, and for mailing out lodge premium refunds from 2020. Last year, the Supreme Lodge set a final due date on all fraternal paperwork to be in the Home Office no later than Thursday, April 1 to receive the 2020 premium refund for your lodge. This mean that your lodge’s fraternal hours and lodge officer listing must be turned in to the Home Office by Thursday, April 1, 2021. Otherwise, you will forfeit the premium refund for your lodge. This also includes 990E-card from 2020 taxes. Lodges that earn $50,000 or more are required to send a copy of the receipt from their IRS filing. Lodges that earn under $50,000 are completed by Tamara Gettys at the Home Office. If you have any questions, please send an email to frankh@spjst.com or call 254-534-0681. Fraternal Focus March 23 and You’re Invited Supreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek will host the next Fraternal Focus webinar on Tuesday, March 23 at 7 p.m. The webinar is open to all SPJST members who register. This link will take you to the registration page: https://spjst.org/fraternal-focus/ or you can go to www.spjst.org click on “Events” in the upper menu of the website. Once you register for the webinar, you will receive a confirmation email with more details.
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100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive Everyone spread the word! The SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive benefits the scholarship program. Through your generous donations, SPJST has been able to continue to provide scholarships to members who wish to further their education. Donations of any amount will be accepted and added to the general scholarship fund that is maintained by the Home Office. No amount is too small or too large. The 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive runs through March 31. 2021 State Tournaments Please know we were planning to host state tournaments. However, due to increasing Covid-19 cases, we have postponed the tournaments. I know our members look forward to these tournaments, and Tammy and I do, too. However, we are thinking of you and your family’s safety during this time. Thank you for understanding. SPJST FAC Assistance We are here to help if you need assistance. Please feel free to call me at 254534-0681 or 800-727-7578 or email frankh@spjst.com or Tammy at 800-7277578 or 254-773-1575 or email tammym@spjst.com. Your District FAC is also available to assist you: District One FAC Kyle Skrabanek 979-820-0531; District Two FAC Ruth Hanusch 254-7710193; District Three FAC Vicki Sims 214-763-0341; District Four FAC Janeece Williams 806-632-5239; District Five FAC Clay Zapalac 281-750-2920; District Six FAC Helen Zabransky 361-798-3347; and District Seven - 254-773-1575. Fraternally submitted, Frank Horak State Fraternal Director —SPJST—
The By-Law Committee met on Saturday, February 6, 2021, at 10 a.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. The meeting was called to order by Chair Dorothy Pflughaupt. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was observed. Those in attendance were newly elected members Bill Orsak of Lodge 9, Snook in District One and Bridget Bohac of Lodge 20, Granger in District Two; and Mary Steinman of Lodge 154, Fort Worth in District Three; Beverly Teplicek of Lodge 49, Rowena in District Four; Dorothy Pflughaupt of Lodge 88, Houston in District Five; Joe Siptak of Lodge 4, Hallettsville in District Six; and Oscar Korus of Lodge 107, Floresville in District Seven. Covid-19 social distancing was practiced, and members wore their masks, if they were more comfortable doing so. The Committee chose the Taylor site for its meeting rather than the Home Office because of the number of individuals who had Covid-19, member safety as we were the only people in the hall, no interruptions, and a central location for all members. The purpose of the meeting was to meet our newly-elected members and to review the proposed SPJST by-law recommendations, as presented to the ByLaw Committee by the Supreme Lodge in June 2020 that were to be presented to the delegates at the 2020 Convention. There was a discussion on most of the proposed changes, with every member stating their thoughts and suggestions, along with reasoning. It was a very good, productive meeting. A reminder to all lodges and members, the By-Law Committee will receive by-law change recommendations until June 14, 2021, as the Convention is scheduled to began on August 13, 2021. The next By-Law Committee meeting will be Saturday, May 8 with the place and time to be announced. Fraternally, Beverly Teplicek, Secretary SPJST By-Law Committee —SPJST—
Finance Committee to meet March 13 at SPJST Home Office Dear Members, The SPJST Standing Finance Committee has set a face-to-face meeting with social distancing incorporated on Saturday, March 13, 2021, beginning at 8 a.m. at the SPJST Home Office, 520 North Main Street in Temple, to review the completed 2020 financial statements with SPJST Controller Roy Vajdak. Should you have any questions you would like for the committee to bring for discussion, please contact your district director and/or Finance Committee representative prior to the meeting date. The Finance Committee members are: District One - Debbie Kostelka debbiekostelka@yahoo.com District Two - Edwin Pechal edwinpechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler Committee Vice Chair mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - HD Weise Committee Chair hdweise@zipnet.us District Five - Ashley Victorick Committee Secretary ashley.victorick@gmail.com District Six - Karen Kaspar k-kaspar@hotmail.com District Seven - Colleen Jenke jenkec@att.net The names and contact information for all district directors can be located on page 2 of each Vestnik. Fraternally, Ashley Victorick, Secretary —SPJST—
