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Monday, March 28, 2022
SPJST Lodge Section
VĚSTNÍK
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Prizes were awarded. Thanks, Annie! It was enjoyable. Everyone then enjoyed a delicious lunch and visiting. Next Meeting—June 12 The next meeting will be Sunday, June 12 at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. with door prizes and lunch as usual. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville members to participate in Walk Across Texas Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville met on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. with President Joe Siptak presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Resolution Chair Gayenell Chudej read resolutions of sympathy for George W. Bucek, Jr. and James E. Voelkel. A moment of silence followed. Secretary/Treasurer Helen Zabransky read the minutes to the last meeting and gave the financial report. She read the list of our 50- and 75-year members. Their pins are to be mailed to them from the Home Office. They will be honored at a later date. FAC Annie Vahalik informed members of upcoming events including Cars & Guitars Car Show and Music Festival at Camp Kubena on April 2. (Editor’s Note: The Cars & Guitars event has been moved to October 29.) SPJST is celebrating 125 years in 2022, and the District Six Annual Meeting will be held April 10, hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton with an Easter egg hunt also planned. Philip Vahalik reported on the District Six Cemetery meeting held in Hallettsville on January 30. Members voted to participate in Walk Across Texas, a health program offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. It will begin March 13 for eight weeks. Members participating will be Gayenell Chudej, Barbara and Ricky Steffek, Patsy Zabransky, and Annie and Philip Vahalik. The collection of plastic cups from water bottles, medicine bottles, etc.
which we joined with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary is now over. They collected more than 400 pounds that will be made into a bench for the VA Clinic in Victoria. Thanks to the members for their help. Our Sunday meeting dates for this year are June 12; August 14; November 13; and December 11, which will be our Christmas party. Door prize winners were Gayenell Chudej, Vicky Zak, and Helen Zabransky. Meeting adjourned. FAC Annie then had a game that was a lot of fun. Instead of the game show “America Says,” she did “Annie Says.” Members had to guess what she said to various phrases.
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter party Sunday, April 3 Easter greetings from Lodge 6, Cottonwood! You’re invited to an Easter party on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the lodge hall, located at 700 South Czech Hall Road in West, Texas. The April meeting begins at 2 p.m. We will honor the 50- and 75-year members. SPJST Lodge 6, Inc. annual meeting follows. After the meetings, it will be time for an Easter egg hunt for all ages. A fried chicken dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Members are asked to please bring desserts. We hope to see you there!
O O O Presenting 2022 Officers O O O SPJST District Seven
Happy Easter from SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood! ^ Fraternally, Barbara Jean Hykel, Secretary —SPJST—
Lodge 9, Snook to host October 9 family heritage day The Wednesday, March 2, 2022, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook meeting was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 6:53 p.m. Sharon Kovar led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed for Ashley Victorick. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the February meeting were approved. Hall manager, FAC, treasurer, and statewide reports were presented. The youth club discussed YAD, beseda, summer dates, and Chilifest. They donated $50 to the Victorick Scholarship Fund. Motion was passed to accept two new members. We will be hosting the District One Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 10. We discussed the great turnout we had for the display of Snook memorabilia and plan to do another one on October 9. It will be called Snook Family Heritage Day, and we ask the community to bring out their family memorabilia. Birthday celebrant in March is Donnie Victorick on the 23rd. Next Meeting—April 6 The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 6 at 7 p.m. Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 24, Cyclone to host District Two Annual Meeting The 2022 SPJST District Seven officers are, left to right, President James House (202), Vice President Oscar Korus (107), Secretary Wendy Pruski (107) - holding granddaughter Tilly Lynn, Treasurer Sandra Hoggard (202), Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek (202), and District Youth Counselor April Howard (185). They are pictured with District Seven Director Regina House, far right.
Lodge 24, Cyclone met Monday, March 14, 2022, amid a thunderstorm. President Daniel Wilde called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. A silent prayer was observed for our deceased members and the military. Brenda Maddux read the minutes from
