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Monday, October 25, 2021
SPJST Lodge Section
VĚSTNÍK
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October birthdays include Marie Shelfer on the 6th, Sharon Kovar on the 18th, and Laura Sebesta on the 19th. The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. Next Meeting—November 3 The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 3 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets November 14 Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville will meet Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Door prizes will be given, and lunch served as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Marie Mynar, and Edward Smajstrla. Brother Don Urbanovsky gave the Westfest report. The progressive door prize winner was absent. Attendance door prize winners were Mary Neckar, Ray Rosales, and Don Urbanovsky. The next meeting will be on October 3 at 2 p.m. The youth honored the grandparents with a meal at 12:30 p.m. before the meeting. It was delicious. Dorothy Kucera, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood receives award from Westfest
Lodge 9, Snook reports on October meeting
President Milton Peterson called the Lodge 6, Cottonwood meeting to order on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. The youth led the Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST motto. A moment of silence was observed for the sick and deceased of the lodge. Sister Irene Peterson reported 22 members, four children, and two guests present. John Hurtick, president of Westfest presented the lodge with a framed document stating that the lodge booth is the oldest one at Westfest. Lodge 6 has been there from the beginning. Many thanks to all the workers over the years who have made this happen. Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the last meeting. Sister Peggy Dobecka gave the treasurer’s and youth club reports. Sister Jeanette Beseda gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. One new member was voted into the lodge. Sympathy cards were sent to Wayne and Mark Zapalac, Benny and Rose
The Wednesday, October 6, 2021, meeting of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 7:02 p.m. He then led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the September meeting were approved. Hall manager, treasurer, and statewide reports were presented. The youth club had a very successful country store and Grandparents Day celebration. A District One weekend will be held at Camp Kubena on November 13 and 14, and the fall fun day will be at Lodge 17, New Tabor on Sunday, October 24. Beseda dancers performed at the Kolache Festival, and Riley Green was crowned Miss Kolache Festival Queen. The new SPJST signs have been installed. We discussed displaying the Snook memorabilia and having a reception in early 2022. Motions were passed to accept six new members and to be a sponsor for the Burton football game.
Lodge 18, Elgin plans November dances Lodge 18, Elgin is open and working on getting the dances back in Elgin. If you come, the bands will come; however, the bands cannot afford to play for nothing. We need you to come get your exercise and meet with your family and friends. Our hall holds 600 people so you can distance. We would love to say everyone is vaccinated, but we don’t know. The hall has asked those who are not vaccinated to wear a mask or have a recent covid-free report. The Czechaholics have canceled their dance for November 14. Also, the misprint on the printed lodge dance schedule says Czechchoice - sorry about that. It wasn’t caught before the schedules went out. On Sunday, November
21, we will welcome Glen Collins and The Alibis. We hope you will plan to attend. We would really love to see more of the members attend the meetings. We meet every third Tuesday at 7 p.m. Come out to say hello, we would love to have you even if you are not a member. Check us out! We send prayers to the family of Gary Greener. We are so sorry for your loss. Gary was a great musician and friend, and he will be missed. “Give a little love to a child, and you get a great deal back.” —John Ruskin Irene Vrabel, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone plans October 31 barbecue dinner Lodge 24, Cyclone met amid barren fields on Monday, October 11, 2021, on the dance floor. President Daniel Wilde called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A silent prayer was held for our deceased members, and we remembered Lodge 24 member Milton Zavodny and Honorary Supreme Lodge Vice President Gene McBride, who both passed away recently.
RVOS and SPJST LEADERS enjoy dinner together
RVOS and SPJST leaders enjoyed dinner together at Ratibor Country Grill on Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021. Pictured, standing, are RVOS President Wiley Shockley; Ratibor Country Grill owner and Lodge 47, Seaton President Edwin Pechal; and SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek.
