Vestnik 2022.07.11

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Volume 110 Number 13

Benevolence ★ Humanity ★ Brotherhood

July 11, 2022

ISSN —07458800

✩ ★ ✩ ★ ✩ members participate in patriotic parades ✩ ★ ✩ ★ ✩ SPJST members across the state celebrated American freedom and independence on the Fourth of July with friends and family.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton members rode in the Belton Fourth of July Parade on the SPJST Float.

More photos on page 5.

RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 160, San Angelo members rode in the Wall Fourth of July Parade. More photos on page 5.

June Top SPJST Sales Agent: Certificates Issued and Annualized Premium

120 years of Lodge 41 History Lodge 41, Port Lavaca members Mary Ellison, left, and Lorene Pustejovsky look through “A History of the SPJST” as they read about Lodge 41’s founding 120 years ago on May 25, 1917. Among the founders were Mary’s greatgrandfather Josef Marek and Lorene’s great-grandfather Vinc Lesikar. Both Mary and Lorene continue their great-grandfathers’ legacies as active members in Lodge 41 today. Congratulations to Lodge 41 for 120 years and to these ladies for continuing the treasure of their family membership in SPJST!

1st - Certificates Issued 1st - Annualized Premium $500 Award

Irma Torres Galindo Lodge 219 El Paso District Four

You are invited to attend!

SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Saturday, July 30 Temple, Texas See back page for more details!

; / ; / ; / ; / ; Inside This Week’s Vestnik ; / ; / ; / ; / ; Readers Write ......................................3 Interest Rates.......................................3 Important Dates ...................................3 Insurance Department Updates .........4 Lodge Section ....................................6 In Memoriam ......................................14

State YAD Information.......................16 Youth Section ....................................17 Youth Revitalization Survey .............21 Czech Culture ....................................23 Advertisements .................................25 Lodge Calendar .................................26

SPJST participates in Slavnost Mayfest

Lodge 29 Taylor member celebrates 98th birthday Page 7

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SPJST hosts Teen Camp Pages 18-19

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SPJST HOME OFFICE PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 Fax: 254-774-7447 www.spjst.org VĚSTNÍK EDITOR: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) • Mobile: 254-534-0807 VĚSTNÍK Fax: 254-773-8087 vestnik@spjst.org melaniez@spjst.com melaniez@usa.com EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BRIAN VANICEK, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 139) Mobile: 254-534-2902 vanicek@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING DELISLE DOHERTY 254-773-1575 (ext. 240) Mobile: 832-232-2049 delisled@spjst.com VICE PRESIDENT OF COMMUNICATIONS MELANIE ZAVODNY 254-773-1575 (ext. 122) Mobile: 254-534-0807 melaniez@spjst.com CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 149) Mobile: 254-721-4739 leonardm@spjst.com CONTROLLER ROY VAJDAK 254-773-1575 (ext. 142) royv@spjst.com DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR DONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFM PO Box 85, Snook, TX 77878-0085 Home: 979-272-3265 • Mobile: 979-224-3125 dv.aggie71@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO DIRECTOR JESSE POSPISIL 4710 FM 1331, Taylor, TX 76574-2164 Home: 512-365-1110 • Mobile: 512-826-7371 jlpospisil@yahoo.com DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR/CHAIR JOHN ENGELKE 6475 Gholson Rd, Waco, TX 76705-5330 254-799-4247 john.engelke@hotmail.com DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR BOBBY DAVIS, FICF, CFFM 1886 Pecos St, Ste 3, San Angelo, TX 76901-3268 Mobile: 325-450-3748 • Fax: 325-657-2003 bgdsr2428@aol.com DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTOR BRADLEY STAVINOHA, FIC 10522 Will Lehmann Rd, Needville, TX 77461-9164 Mobile: 979-739-2386 • Office: 979-793-7411 spjst@earthlink.net DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR ANNIE VAHALIK 2508 N Levi St, Victoria, TX 77901-4059 361-649-4888 amvahalik@gmail.com DISTRICT SEVEN DIRECTOR REGINA HOUSE 176 County Road 343, Charlotte, TX 78011-3663 830-570-2046 spjst202youth@gmail.com

Editor’s Note

State Youth Achievement Day is July 30 in Temple

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GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE District One - Bill Orsak, Vice Chair PO Box 252, Snook, TX 77878-0252 979-272-1243 • billorsak@gmail.com District Two - Edwin Pechal 10660 State Highway 53, Temple, TX 76501-7446 254-721-2887 • edwinpechal@yahoo.com District Three - Michael Galler 1312 Fawn Lily Dr, Temple, TX 76502-7808 254-744-8973 • mlgaller54@gmail.com District Four - Brad Teplicek PO Box 372, Rowena, TX 76875-4006 325-442-2001 • bptep@aol.com District Five - Dorothy Pflughaupt, Chair 1243 Clovis Rd, Houston, TX 77008-6232 713-859-8976 • dotpflugh@yahoo.com District Six - Lisa Bubela, Secretary 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - Oscar Korus 2565 Bruce Rd, Poteet, TX 78065-5013 830-391-4169 • oscarkorus@gmail.com REGIONAL GENERAL AGENTS DISTRICT ONE - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT TWO - Jim Schroeder, LUTCF 936-661-2294 • jeschroeder.insurance@gmail.com DISTRICT THREE - Sabino Garcia 817-909-8899 • garciasabi@att.net DISTRICT FOUR - Lydia Talamantez 325-262-9743 • lillyg636@yahoo.com DISTRICT FOUR - EL PASO AREA - Arnulfo Rivera 915-630-8074 • arnulfok5@yahoo.com DISTRICT FIVE - Kerry Herrington 281-704-5737 • kerryherrington@yahoo.com DISTRICT SIX - Carolina Covarrubia 281-779-9956 • covarrubia.carolina@yahoo.com DISTRICT SEVEN - Ralph Juarez 361-537-5506 • juarez2112@aol.com STATE FRATERNAL DIRECTOR FRANK HORAK Office: 254-773-1575 (ext. 177) • Mobile: 254-534-0681 frankh@spjst.com DISTRICT YOUTH COUNSELORS District One - Hannah Kovar PO Box 28, Snook, TX 77878-0028 979-220-7904 • ladyjays@tamu.edu District Two - Patsy Koslovsky 764 S St Joseph Rd, Burlington, TX 76519-3108 254-718-1606 • patsyk2011@yahoo.com District Three - Mary Steinman 1136 Westgrove Dr, Saginaw, TX 76179-3463 817-731-2580 • appamary@sbcglobal.net District Four Contact State Fraternal Director Frank Horak 254-534-0681 • frankh@spjst.com District Five - Kristen Bender Jones 9010 Banker St, Needville, TX 77461-9339 936-556-3248 • joneskb06@hotmail.com District Six - Lisa Bubela 1405 Divide St, El Campo, TX 77437-6152 979-543-7120 • lisa_bubela@yahoo.com District Seven - April Howard 814 Madison Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3918 830-624-9242 • aprhoward@gmail.com CAMP KUBENA • 2001 Waldeck Rd • Ledbetter, TX Rob Clift, Executive Director 979-249-5674 • robc@spjst.com

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PJST State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) is Saturday, July 30 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. A schedule of the day’s events is listed on the back page of this week’s Vestnik and see more information on page 16.

State YAD is a very special SPJST event. It’s a day when we showcase our young members in their many talents - arts and crafts, individual and group dances/vocals/skits, and public speaking.

It’s also a day that we will crown a new State King, Queen, Duke and Duchess. The contestants will be featured in the next Vestnik. Before we announce the royalty winners on Saturday afternoon, we will recognize four outstanding young people who represented SPJST well over the past year. Special thanks to 2021 SPJST State King Caleb See and Duke Zane Lauderdale, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and State Queen Megan Ohnheiser and Duchess Lilyanna Howard, both of Lodge 185, New Braunfels. We have enjoyed working with them and their families over the past year. Best wishes, Caleb, Megan, Zane, and Lilyanna – and thank you for representing SPJST over the past year!

125 Prizes for 125 Years A big anniversary calls for a big prize drawing! But, we need your help! We’re collecting cash or donations of non-perishable, non-location specific gift cards and prizes valued at $50 or more. Contact your District

Director or the Fraternal/Communications Department at the Home Office by sending an email to info@spjst.org or calling 254-773-1575. Checks can be made payable to SPJST Foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.

Thanks to all who have donated. We will include a list in the next Vestnik.

Congratulations and Thank You, Marie Wolf!

A big SPJST congratulations and thank you to Marie Wolf for more than five years of loyal service to the Home Office.

Marie, who served as scanMarie Wolf ning/data entry clerk in the Controller’s Department, retired in June.

She began her employment with SPJST on September 6, 2016. We will miss Marie, but we wish her the best.

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SPJST Family Fun • • • • • and • • • • • Important Dates (Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)

July 14-17 July 16 July 16 July 17 July 17 July 17 July 19-20 July 30 July 31 August 14 August 20 August 27

August 27 August 28 Sept. 3 Sept. 5 Sept. 11 Sept. 23-24 Sept. 24 October 8 October 15 October 15 October 29 October 30 Nov. 11

Junior Camp Session Two • Camp Kubena District Five Youth Achievement Day Lodge 81, Needville (5) Lodge 196, Houston-West Dance: Lonely Road Band (5) District Two Youth Achievement Day • Lodge 47, Seaton (2) Lodge 6, Cottonwood Picnic (3) POSTPONED: Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic (3) Executive Committee Meeting • SPJST Home Office State Youth Achievement Day Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, Temple Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Vrazels Tribute Band (2) Lodge 88, Houston Back to School Drive (5) Lodge 48, Beyersville Annual Fundraiser (2) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Kolache and Noodle-Making Workshop (1) District Five Youth Activity at Typhoon Texas, Katy (5) Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Country Store Snook Volunteer Fire Department Barbecue (1) SPJST Float: Westfest Parade (3) SPJST Home Office Closed: Labor Day Holiday Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Fun Day (1) Lodge 29, Taylor 21st Barbecue Cook-Off (2) Lodge 88, Houston Family Talent Night (5) Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest (5) SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange District Six Outing at 125th Anniversary Celebration Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange SPJST and Camp Kubena present “Cars & Guitars” Camp Kubena, Ledbetter Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Fundraiser Meal (2) SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Holiday

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Readers Write Member expresses thanks for scholarship Dear SPJST, I would like to thank you for selecting me to receive your scholarship for $1,000. I will begin college this fall at Texas A&M University where I will major in range wildlife and fisheries sciences. Your generosity will help me to further my education.

Thank you, Hutson Teplicek Lodge 49, Rowena —SPJST—

Westphalia KCs to host blood drive The Westphalia Knights of Columbus Council 13902 is sponsoring a Baylor Scott and White blood drive on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Westphalia Parish Hall from 8 to 11:30 a.m. The council is providing donuts, coffee, and juice starting at 9 a.m. to anyone who signs up to give blood as well as all parishioners of the Church of the Visitation.

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Member relays thanks Dear SPJST, Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my college education. It is an honor to have been selected as a scholarship recipient. This scholarship will not only help pay for my college education, but it will help me discover how I can positively impact this world. I cannot thank you enough for deciding to support my future at Texas A&M University.

Sincerely, Kyle Gerik Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—

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From the Insurance Department SPJST Insurance Update through june 383 certificates issued From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing

MONTH-TO-DATE TOTALS FOR INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED Dist.

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Make Yourself a Victory List When looking for evidence that supports why you should believe in you, make out your own victory list. The items listed do not have to include things such as “Developed a cure for cancer.”

List the simple everyday victories like “Took a friend to the doctor.”

Unfortunately, our human nature is such that if I were to ask you to recall your most embarrassing incident in the last two weeks, you might be hardpressed to decide which incident to share.

However, if I asked you to share your greatest victory in the last two weeks, you might have difficulty coming up with one. This is human nature – to hang onto the failures and forget the victories.

To combat this natural tendency, you need to make a victory list.

This list in not a “brag” list. As a matter of fact, no one should see it – but you. This list has nothing to do with conceit. As Zig Ziglar often says, “Conceit is a weird disease that makes everyone sick except the one who has it!” This list is to help you remember you are a person of worth.

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You might have twice their ability – or half their ability. Success – real success – is doing with the ability God gave you.

You should also have a victory list for your friends and family. Why not keep a running record of occasions when you “catch them doing something right?” If you do, everyone will be better. When you start concentrating on your victories, you will develop a benevolent world view; you will be looking for good in people and circumstances around you.

Add life insurance to your victory list.

Get with an SPJST agent or SPJST Regional General Agent (RGA) today to make sure your life insurance policy is enough and put the children on your victory list.

“There is no power on earth that can neutralize the influence of a high, simple and useful life.”

—Booker T. Washington

YEAR-TO-DATE TOTALS INSURANCE WRITTEN, ISSUED, EARNED PREMIUM Dist.

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SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek, third from left, is pictured with Herman Sons leaders at the 48th Hermann Sons Life Convention Banquet on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, held at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in San Marcos. From left to right are Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt, President and CEO Eugene Zollinger, SPJST President/CEO Vanicek, Chair of the Board Kimberly Krueger, Board Director Laura Tiffin, and Vice President of Benefits Cecily Kelly.

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Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club Participates in Wall, America Parade Lodge 160, San Angelo Youth Club participated in the Fourth of July parade in Wall, America! Kids and parents decorated three ATVs that they rode in the parade. They all had a fun time! Ryan did a great job acquiring the ATVs, getting candy, and other articles for the kids to throw to those watching along the parade route. The parade was a huge success and the largest we’ve had!

Youth participating in the parade were Lexi Slaughter, Bree Gallant, Sterling Schwartz, Nolan Jansa, Carson Craddock, Luke Jarisch, Caitlynn Jansa, Stella Craddock, Sophia Jarisch, Parker Schwartz, and Brenson Craddock. Adults driving the ATVs were Ryan Jansa, Springer Jansa, Natalie Craddock, Cara Jarisch, and Brandon Jarisch. District Four Director Bobby Davis provided some of the items for the youth to throw in the parade. It was appreciated.

— Submitted by Sandra Jansa, President

Scenes from the Belton Fourth of July Parade

ABOVE LEFT: Vice President of Communications Melanie Zavodny, Douglas Galler, center, of Lodge 66, Waco; and David Nauert of Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point. PHOTO 2: Sydney and Chelsea Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton with Nala. PHOTO 3: 2021-2022 SPJST State Royalty - State Duchess Lilyanna Howard and Queen Megan Ohnheiser, both of Lodge 185, New

Braunfels, and King Caleb See and Duke Zane Lauderdale, both of Lodge 9, Snook with State Fraternal Director Frank Horak. PHOTO 4: Camdon, Everhett, and Amber Bartek, all of Lodge 47. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky with grandchildren Foster and Tessa Koslovsky and District Two Queen Emma Regan, all of Lodge 47.

ABOVE PHOTOS: State Royalty Court rides in the parade.

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 47, Seaton members ride the float in the Belton Fourth of July Parade. The float received the “Best of Show Chairman’s Choice - Non-Profit Organization.” PHOTO 2: State King Caleb See and State Queen Megan Ohnheiser

with DYC Patsy Koslovsky and SFD Frank Horak. PHOTO 3: The State Royalty with Clem Mikeska and his band. RIGHT PHOTO: Fred Paul drives State Duchess Lilyanna Howard and State Duke Zane Lauderdale.

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The deadline for all Vestnik items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Send your news and photos directly to: SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503 Fax: 254-773-8087 Email: vestnik@spjst.org Online: spjst.org/news/submitarticle-photo Questions? Call 800-727-7578

Lodge 6, Cottonwood seeks volunteers for annual picnic The July meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwood was called to order by Vice President Don Urbanovsky. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Brother Urbanovsky, and the SPJST Pledge was recited by Sister Peggy Dobecka, followed by a moment of silence for deceased members and military forces fighting for our freedoms. Sister Irene Peterson reported the meeting attendance as 14 adults, three youth, and one guest.

Sister Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the June meeting, and Sister Dobecka provided the treasurer’s report.

Both were accepted by the membership present.

Sister Jeanette Beseda presented the fraternal activity report. She reported on the 125th anniversary of SPJST this fall.

The Home Office is planning to have 125 prizes to celebrate the 125 years of benevolence and brotherhood. Donation

to this celebration will be discussed at next trustee meeting.

Sister Dobecka gave a youth club report. State YAD will be Saturday, July 30 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple. Lodge 6 youth members will attend as both were first place winners at the District Three competition. Our youth club will hold a prize drawing at the lodge picnic. Donations for the youth prize drawing are appreciated.

Sister Hykel reported that sympathy cards were sent to the families of Cruz Trevino, Paula Dimerson, Kyle Sembera, Lindell Taylor, Greg Athens, and Diane Adair.

Under old business, Brother Urbanovsky reported on picnic preparations and supplies purchased. The Lodge 6 Cottonwood annual picnic is Sunday, July 17. We are working hard to make this a big success. A special thank you to Robert Hessel for arranging for tent setup for the to-go plates at the booth behind the hall.

Annual Picnic Help Needed— July 15, 16, and 17 Discussion noted about times we need volunteers to help with picnic preparations. Friday July 15 - potato peeling starts at 5 p.m. On Saturday, July 16, kitchen help is needed starting at 8 a.m. Sunday July 17, picnic setup starts at 7:30 a.m. If you are a member and you can volunteer, please contact Don Urbanovsky or Irene Peterson or arrive at the designated times noted above. Volunteering has so many benefits for the person volunteering. It’s proven that devoting time as a volunteer helps improve your mental and physical health. It helps your lodge grow, and charitable donations are funded back into our community.

Celebrating July birthdays are Peggy Dobecka, Henry Blahuta, and Patti Rosales.

Progressive door prize drawn was Michael Kasberg, not present. Attendance door prizes were presented to Henry Blahuta, Courtney McGuire, and Bobby Dobecka.

Hope to see you soon! Stay safe and stay cool!

Next Meeting—August 5 The next lodge meeting will be Friday evening, August 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Patti Rosales Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis meets July 14 Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis will meet Thursday, July 14, 2022. We will honor graduates and honorary members so please come help us celebrate! We hope to see you all at Lodge 25 soon!^ Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 32, Victoria meets July 14 Lodge 32, Victoria will meet Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 6 p.m. Please note an important venue change. We will meet at Sky Restaurant, located at 236 Foster Field Drive at Victoria Regional Airport. This is a one-time change.

We hope to see you there!^ Fraternally, Kathy Ahlstrom Reporter/FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST float in western days parade

Lodge 6, Cottonwood members celebrate july birthdays Lodge 6, Cottonwood recognized its July birthday celebrants. Congratulations and happy birthday to Henry Blahuta, Peggy Dobecka, center, and Patti Rosales!

—Submitted by Patti Rosales, Reporter

Lodge 18, Elgin hosted the SPJST Float in the Western Days Parade on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in downtown Elgin. The float received the third place award in the parade. Pictured are, left to right, David Meyer, FL Meyer, Charles Wilson, and Mike Mogonye.

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Lodge 35, Elk reports on June meeting

Lodge 80, Holland meets July 12

On Wednesday, June 15, 2022, President Randy Pavelka called the SPJST Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. meetings to order at 6:45 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all in attendance. We had 14 members present.

On the sick list was Billy Kubitza. He is doing well and continuing with his therapy.

In Carla Price’s absence, Tammy Pavelka gave the April meeting reports, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Cari Hammer read her reports, and they were also approved as read. Both Bar Chair Randy Pavelka and Floor Chair Gene Pavelka reported a good month.

I wish everyone a nice, cool, safe summer. Looks like it is going to be a long, hot summer.

The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland will meet Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. for its bimonthly meeting. The meeting will be held at The Hall (formerly Holland SPJST Hall), located at 12141 east FM 2268 in Holland. Agenda will include regular business items, future bingo plans, and discussion of upcoming SPJST and community activities. We are looking forward to seeing each of you at the meeting. There will be door prizes and social time following the meeting.^ Rita Spinn President —SPJST—

Helmer W. Dahl celebrates 98th birthday by insuring 22nd great-grandchild with SPJST

Helmer W. Dahl of Lodge 29, Taylor celebrated his 98th birthday on April 19, 2022. He is proud to be celebrating it with his 22nd great-grandchild, Olivia Kathryn Sawyer, who was born on March 21. As with his other great-grandchildren, Helmer made sure she was also a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor. Helmer was a farmer and a musician before retiring.

Congratulations to Helmer, and welcome to SPJST, Olivia! Best wishes to both! Their SPJST sales agent is Albin Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor.

Congratulations, Dorothy Lastovica!

1947 ~ June 26 ~ 2022 Happy 75th birthday to Dorothy Lastovica of Lodge 38, Kovar! She was honored with a special celebration on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Lodge 38, Kovar hall, which was filled with family and friends. Attendees enjoyed a delicious sausage and sauerkraut dinner with birthday cake and desserts.

Congratulations to Dorothy on her special day!

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Lodge 81, Needville welcomes new members The June 2022 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 26th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by President Vincent Newman, and everyone enjoyed a meal of sandwiches with all the fixings. Desserts and chips were provided by members.

President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m.

Tripp Hargraves led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll except Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha and Special Funds Chairman Marion Morales. We had a moment of silence for departed member Rosemary Pieper.

Our sympathy goes out to her family and friends.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. She also read Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha’s report, and it was approved as read. Special Funds Chairman Marion Morales will read his report at our July meeting.

Under old business, our scholarship winner, Bryce Nesvadba, will receive his scholarship soon.

Under new business, we voted in new transfer members Natalie Zalesky, Kinsley Parker, Tyler Parker, and

Cheyenne Parker. A huge welcome goes to these new members. Also under new business, Bradley Stavinoha, via phone call, said one of the air conditioner units was out at the lodge hall. Bradley also mentioned about donating a prize for the 125th anniversary celebration of SPJST which will be Saturday, October 15 in La Grange.

Under other business, District Five Youth Counselor Kristen Jones asked if our lodge would donate money for the Lunches of Love program. It was voted on and passed. She also mentioned that the fall fun day is on Saturday, October 8 at Lodge 88, Houston. Lastly, she reminded us that District Five Youth Achievement Day (YAD) will be at Lodge 81, Needville on Saturday, July 16 and said if anyone would like to be a judge for the projects to arrive at 1 p.m. on that day.

Next Meeting—July 17 The next meeting will be Sunday, July 17, and it was decided to have chicken spaghetti from The Soda Fountain in Rosenberg. Shirley Myers volunteered to pick it up. Thank you, Shirley and Clarence. Members, please bring a side dish and a dessert. See you at the next meeting!

Fraternally, Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 84, Dallas lakeside picnic this Sunday, July 17 What: Lodge 84, Dallas Lakeside Picnic Where: 287 Autumnwood Trail •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Gun Barrel City, Texas 75156 When: Sunday, July 17, 2022 NOTE:11Picnic postponed a.m. to 4is p.m.

due to extreme Texas heat.

Regular held Lodge 84,meeting Dallas willwill hostbe a lakeside on Sunday, July 17 on atSunday, 2:30 picnic and monthly meeting p.m.

Charles Kathy July 17, at 2022.

Please joinand us as we enjoy aNemec’s day of fun, fellowship, and food. home, 10707 WebEveryone is asked to bring a dessert ster Terrace in Dallas.

and side dish to share; the lodge will provide meat, bread, and paper goods.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Also, everyone is asked to bring their own folding tables and chairs, a personal cooler filled with their beverage of choice, their own rod and reel for fishing, and their own swimsuit and towel for swimming. Other games and entertainment will be provided.

The picnic is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch will be served at 12 noon.

Phone numbers in case you have questions or need directions: Justine Yeager 214-564-0269 or Vicki Sims 214-763-0341. See the map below, too.

Hope to see you there!^ Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

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Lodge 142, Houston members to enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers, homemade ice cream Dear Readers, Lodge 142, Houston members met for the monthly meeting on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. A social and lunch of pizza, salad, and dessert was served at 1 p.m.

Dennis Hermis led the prayer.

President Dennis Hermis called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Zac Coleman. Roll call of officers showed all present except Sales Agents Connie Carter and Holly Fraley. In attendance were 31 members and one guest.

Secretary Elizabeth Hermis read the May minutes. J.R. Coleman moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Mary E. Bird. All approved.

Financial Secretary/Treasurer Keith Kieschnick gave the monthly report, and it was all in order and approved.

Youth Leader Amanda Muzny reported that Ryder Butera will be competing for royalty king at SPJST District Five YAD on Sunday, July 16 at Lodge 81, Needville. It was also stated that a District Five youth activity will be held on Saturday, August 27 at Typhoon Texas.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Pat Schleider reported on the 125-year SPJST anniversary. Father’s Day was June 19, and all fathers were recognized.

Lodge 84, Dallas invites all members to a lakeside picnic on Sunday, July 17 from 11 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• a.m. to 4 p.m.

NOTE: Picnic is postponed due to extreme Texas heat.

Regular meeting will be held on Sunday, July 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Charles and Kathy Nemec’s home, 10707 Webster Terrace in Dallas.

The address is 287 Autumnwood Trail Gun•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Barrel City, Texas 75156

A dance will be held at Lodge 196, Houston-West on Saturday, July 16 with the Lonely Road Band. Make plans to attend.

Sick Committee—We were glad to see Pat Schleider at our meeting after a successful knee replacement surgery.

Steve Roznovsky was not feeling well.

We hope to see you at our next meeting.

We were also happy to see Mary Wunderlich at our meeting and feeling well.

Sales Agent Kerry Herrington spoke on District Five regarding our great sales and insurance premiums. J.R. Coleman now serves on the board of S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers. He spoke on information from a meeting held in Temple.

New business was then discussed.

Keith made a motion to donate two $50 gift cards for the 125 year anniversary.

Motion carried.

Hot dogs, hamburgers, and home-

made ice cream was suggested for our next meeting in observance of July 4.

Birthday celebrants were Elizabeth Hermis on the 1st, Zoey Coleman on the 1st, and Keith Kieschnick on the 18th.

Happy birthday!

Anniversaries were J.R. and Karole Coleman - 38 years on June 9 and Sherman and Mary E. Bird - six years on June 27. Congratulations!

The meeting adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

Door prizes were awarded.

Next Meeting—July 17 The next meeting will be Sunday, July 17 at 2 p.m. with a lunch at 1 p.m. in the dining area at Lodge 88, Houston.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Hermis, Secretary —SPJST—

Eugene and Betty Engbrock celebrate 70th wedding anniversary Congratulations to Eugene and Carla Kacir of Rogers, Earl and Pam Betty Engbrock on their 70th wedding Engbrock of Temple, Chad and Sonia anniversary which was Sunday, July 3, Engbrock of Lucas, Michael (de2022. The couple celebrated this spe- ceased) and Mary Engbrock of Temcial occasion on Saturday, July 2, ple, Philip Engbrock of Irving, Janet 2022, with a mass at St. Mary Catholic Borgman of Grapevine, and Tim and Church followed by dinner at the Gwen Petter of Salado. They also Knights of Cohave 16 grandlumbus Hall in children and 12 Temple, Texas. great-grandchilEugene is the dren. son of the late Eugene is a Leo and Oliva United States Engbrock of CyArmy Veteran clone, and Betty and a longis the daughter s t a n d i n g of the late Otto member of and Frances Knights of CoVanicek of Temlumbus Council Eugene and Betty Engbrock ple.

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He Eugene and Betty met at a dance in worked for J.L. Vanicek Construction East Bell County and began dating. starting in 1950. In 1980, Eugene and They were married on July 3, 1952, at Betty purchased the business and were St. Mary Catholic Church with Rever- owners for 25 years. They are both end Patrick J. O’Reilly performing the longtime contributors to the business ceremony. community of Temple and faithful Eugene is a graduate of Rogers members of St. Mary Catholic Church High School, and Betty is a graduate and the Diocese of Austin. They are of Temple High School. After mar- also members of SPJST Lodge 87, riage, they were blessed with nine chil- Temple. Eugene and Betty are very dren. Their children and spouses are blessed to have a wonderful, loving Rob and Carmen Storrie of Denton, family.

Pam Engbrock of Temple, Kyle and —SPJST—

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Lodge 151, Wharton to honor first SPJST Vice President with grave marker SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting on Monday, June 13, 2022, at the Wharton Depot Museum. A light meal was served at 6:05 p.m.

David Bucek led the prayer before the meal.

President Macha called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our departed members. The roll was called, and all of our officers were present. Due to a health issue, Treasurer Carolyn Bucek attended the meeting by telephone. President Macha then welcomed special guests Regional General Agent (RGA) Carolina Covarrubia, Sales Agent Mary Jo Salinas and husband Anton, and Frances Macha.

The March minutes and treasurer’s report were handed out to the members.

After they had been reviewed, David Bucek made a motion to accept them.

The motion was seconded by Gerald Macha, and it passed.

Communications were read. Secretary Janie Bucek announced our lodge had four new members and gave their names. She also reported one death claim had been paid, and we had six terminations.

Janie then gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. She reported the Cars & Guitars event will be held on October 29 at Camp Kubena. She stated lodges, individuals, and districts are being asked to donate items valued at $50 or more for a big prize drawing in

conjunction with the 125th Anniversary of SPJST and the Cars & Guitars event.

Janie also announced SPJST will celebrate its 125th anniversary on October 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center in La Grange, Texas.

David Bucek presented the cemetery report. He stated the SPJST District Six Cemetery Organization is purchasing a granite grave marker to honor Ferdinand Breska who was elected the first Vice President of SPJST when it was established in 1897. Ferdinand Breska was a member of SPJST Lodge 19, Velehrad and is buried in the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery. David reported SPJST District Six made a $400 donation to the cemetery organization to help cover the expense of the grave marker at its spring meeting. In addition, SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton member Yvonne Marcaurele who has ancestors buried in the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery gave a $200 donation to the cemetery organization to help pay for the grave maker at the district meeting.

Under old business, David Bucek reported our lodge changed banks. Our previous bank issued a high service charge whenever our account balance fell below $5,000. Our present bank issues a lower service charge and doesn’t issue a service charge until the account balance falls below $1,500.

David Bucek made a motion to accept our lodge’s four new members. The motion was seconded by Edith Molberg, and it passed. We would like to welcome Arella D. Scarlett, Jayse J. Clark, Jerrick J. Clark, Jr., and Maurice Neal, Jr. to Lodge 151.

Under new business, Edith Molberg made a motion to donate a $50 gift card for the 125th Anniversary raffle. The

Lodge 139, Danbury members meet Lodge 139, Danbury members met Sunday, June 26, 2022, at Main Street Cafe in Danbury. Pictured are, from left, Lorenda Baldwin, Ellamarie Filip, and Eloise and Lonnie Lostak.

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Jerry and JoAnn Vojacek celebrate 70th wedding anniversary

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Jerry and JoAnn Vojacek

Happy 70th wedding anniversary to Jerry and JoAnn Vojacek who were married on June 10, 1952, in Victoria, Texas. The couple moved to Baytown in 1952.

They are blessed with three children and their spouses: Michael and Sharon Vojacek of Beach City, Texas; Darrell and Brenda Vojacek of Baytown, Texas; and Pamela (Penny) and Mark Murphy of Tuscola, Illinois. motion was seconded by David Bucek, and it passed.

RGA Carolina Covarrubia stated she will be having a virtual meeting with SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty on Wednesday of this week. Carolina announced SPJST is doing well with the sales of annuities.

She informed us about the different annuities SPJST has to offer. She also provided the members with literature about different SPJST products. Lastly, she reported our SPJST District Six Fall Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 15 at Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center in La Grange.

Sales Agent Mary Jo Salinas reported she is getting training to update information in orphan accounts.

We did not have any members with birthdays in April, May, and June.

Door prizes were drawn.

President Macha adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

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They also have eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

JoAnn retired from Sears Roebuck and Company. Jerry and JoAnn both own Fuller’s Tire Company.

They are members of SPJST Lodge 91, San Jacinto.

Congratulations to Jerry and JoAnn, and best wishes for many more years of marriage.

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Lodge 179, Warrenton meets July 14 Lodge 179, Warrenton will meet Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 11 a.m. at JW Steakhouse in Carmine. We look forward to seeing a huge increase in the number of members in attendance.

Let’s make Lodge 179 active and plan fraternal and social gatherings for our families. Our officers need your help.

Members, please come and let your voices be heard!^ Marceil Malak, FAC —SPJST—

Lodge 196, Houston-West hosts July 16 dance Lodge 196, Houston-West is happy to announce that we are hosting a public dance on Saturday, July 16, 2022, starting at 7 p.m. The music will be by the Lonely Road Band, and this is a familyfriendly event! The event is BYOB -

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setups purchased from the hall for $1 cash (sodas, bottled water, and snacks).

Admission is $10 per person so bring your family and friends. Mark your calendars, dust off your dancing shoes (boots), and come have some fun.

The lodge is located at 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress, Texas 77429.

For more information or to reserve your tickets, please visit square.link/u/LP5euA34.^ Don Fruin, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 187, Round Rock members celebrate SPJST history Our June gathering was a great success. Thank you, Rubie Volek, for the door prizes. We discussed the upcoming kids camp out. We talked about celebrating Flag Day and Father’s Day. We also mentioned that the new flag bearers will be Luke and Mathieu McCarthy.

Thanks bunches to Carla Krenek for the entertainment. Mrs. Carla reminded us of the history of SPJST along with all the decisions and provisions that the Texas Czechs went through. The mission still goes on today.

Thanks bunches again to Carla Krenek for recognizing Rubie Volek and Deborah Rohlack for all their services and commitments to our lodge.

We ended our gathering with a tasty potluck. Thank you all for bringing all the home-cooked goodies.

June birthday celebrants were Jennifer McCarthy, Deborah Rohlack, Alexis Meyer, Troy Oman, Thomas Shawn Oman, Lauren Lambert, Luke

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members celebrate Summer Birthday LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 202 sends birthday wishes to Edward LaGrange who celebrated his special day on July 7. CENTER PHOTO: Lodge 202, Jourdanton Flag Bearer Jenna Fair celebrated her birthday on June 21, 2022. Happy birthday, Jenna! RIGHT PHOTO: Best

wishes to Kathleen Polasek who will celebrate her birthday on July 25. Kathleen serves as fraternal activities coordinator for Lodge 202. Enjoy your day, Kathleen!

Photo by Sandra Hoggard —Submitted by Bettie House, Secretary

Fuchs, Nancy Vayo, Danny Canty, Kay Beck Henderson, Paul Gainer, Liam Pachicano, and James Henderson.

Lodge 202, Jourdanton reports on June meeting

Next Gathering—August 14 Our next gathering will be on Sunday, August 14.

See you soon. Blessings to all.

Jennifer McCarthy Reporter/Youth Coordinator/ Financial Secretary —SPJST—

SPJST Lodge 202, Jourdanton met Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Jourdanton Community Center. President James House led the Pledge of Allegiance. Silence was observed for deceased members Susan Kay Hanna and Randy Ramey, for the Uvalde families, and in honor of our armed forces.

President James House welcomed everyone. All officers were present. Regina House gave the table prayer. Secretary Bettie House read the minutes that were approved as read. Two thank you cards were read: Kenzie Ramey appreciated the monetary donation for the

Lodge 187, Round Rock shares July gathering scenes LEFT PHOTO: Rubie Volek, left, and Deborah Rohlack are pictured with beautiful hanging basket gifts from Carla Krenek.

RIGHT PHOTO: From left, Mathieu McCarthy, Kember Meyer, and Kadnce Meyer “model” our new sign.

—Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter

placing and selling of her turkeys at the county livestock show. Linda Ramey and family expressed appreciation for the donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Randy Ramey.

Treasurer Sandra Hoggard presented the financial report.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Kathleen Polasek mentioned the dates for summer camp.

Youth Leader/District Seven Director Regina House noted District Seven YAD, hosted by Lodge 202, is June 12.

The SPJST Advisory Council held a virtual meeting. SPJST assets have increased, investments are good, and interest rates for annuities increased.

SPJST hosted a booth at the Jourdanton 1909 Founder’s Day celebration.

The audit committee reported the financial records of the lodge and the youth club were in order.

Door prize winners of $25 were Regina House, Bettie House, MaKenna Poppe, Lloyd House, Sharon LaGrange, Jennifer Poppe, Kathleen Polasek, and Sandra Hoggard.

Next Meeting—September 11 Sunday, September 11 is the next meal/meeting at 1 p.m. at Jourdanton Community Center. The youth club will provide the Czech meal, and the lodge will furnish kolaches.

Fraternally, Bettie House, Secretary —SPJST—

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★ ★ 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.

July 16 Ruzicka family - descendants from the families of John Ruzicka (Mary), Rose (Ruzicka) Tomasek (Charlie), Sophie (Ruzicka) Jekel (Conrad), and Julius Ruzicka (France)—at Church of Christ, 100 East 3rd Street in Cameron. For information, contact Robert Harris 972-746-7565. Submitted by Joseph J. Beran, Lodge 47, Seaton

and a silent auction item to help raise funds to replenish our treasury after expenses have been paid.

If you did not receive an invitation (after two years of COVID, our address list has lost contact information with some of you due to moving, etc.), please contact Dianne Hubenak Jaster at 979255-3437. I can give you instructions to reserve your meal plates and give you the postal box to mail your check.

Looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Hubenak reunion.

Dianne Jaster Lodge 9, Snook •••

Rejcek family Descendants and friends are invited to attend the Raymund and Kristyna Rejcek Family Reunion on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Tours Hall, located at 245 St. Martins Church Road in West, Texas 76691. Please notify all your family members. Come renew old friendships and forge new ones as well as learn about your family heritage.

Registration begins at 2 p.m. Costs are $5 for singles and guests; $8 for couples; and $12 for families. Bingo is from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m., and games are from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Guessing games will be available from 2 to 5:15 p.m. Enjoy the silent auction from 3 to 5:45 p.m. T h e live auction begins at 6 p.m. and is lim-

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ited to homemade and larger items.

You’re invited to bring items for the auction. Other activities include a prize drawing and door prizes.

A meal will be served at 5 p.m.

Please bring covered dishes - enough to share - fully cooked (disposable containers preferred).

Please send birth, death, and marriage information since the last reunion in 2018 to james.rejcek@sbcglobal.net.

Submitted by, Adell Rejcek Lodge 25, Ennis —SPJST—

SPJST Participates in slavnost “Mayfest”

Sunday, May 15, 2022 • Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange

••• July 16 Tom Mrazek family—at Richard Borchard Fairgrounds, Ballroom A in Robstown. For information, contact President Leslie Runnels 361-5224232; or mrazekfamilyreunion@ gmail.com. Submitted by Vivian Mrazek Williams, Lodge 117, Robstown.

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Hubenak family Hello, Hubenak Family!

My family is extremely happy to invite you to visit and enjoy a meal with all our Hubenak families - Joe, John, Anton, Ignac, Vince, and Frank - on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Hall, 457 County Road 269 in Snook, Texas, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Those of you who received an invitation to the reunion, please get a check in the mail to reserve your meal plate(s) and ensure it is received by the deadline of July 20. However, if you miss the deadline, please call me immediately.

The caterer must have a head count to properly prepare enough food for the meal. By calling me, you can reserve enough plates necessary for your family, and when you register, upon arrival, you can pay for the meal tickets at the door.

But I must get a call from you to know you are coming, please.

Also, please bring a dessert to share,

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek recognizes Retta Slavik Chandler for the impressive role she has played as founding President of Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. RIGHT PHOTO: From left are Glorianna Hollingsworth, CHS Texas Czech-Slovak Little Sister 2022-2023; Destiny Hollingsworth, CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak 2022-2023; SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek; 2021-2022 SPJST State Queen Megan Ohnheiser; Lauren Gerik, Miss Czech-Slovak US 20212022; and Madison Murphy, CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen 2021-2022.

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: 2021-2022 SPJST State Queen Megan Ohnheiser is pictured next to the Early Czech Immigrants to Texas Wall at TCHCC. CENTER PHOTO: State Queen Megan assists at the SPJST table. RIGHT PHOTO: District Seven Director Regina House and State Queen Megan.

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Editor’s Note: This article by Cindi Becker-Lemkau originally appeared in the March 2022 issue of Needle Arts Magazine. Thanks to Becky Vajdak of Lodge 88, Houston for sharing the article with the Vestnik. Special thanks to Ms. Becker-Lemkau for permission to reprint the article and photos. A version of this article - with even more details of the Moravians’ United States history appears on the author’s blog SamplersOfTheSouth.org/legacy.

k k k As the Moravian Church took root in the United States, it saw the need for female education - both practical and in the arts.

The Appalachians hold stories of the Scots-Irish who found refuge within its valleys. The mountains secure accounts of ingenuity and determination to sustain life while immersed in poverty. It tells of the people who created the most basic utilitarian objects, using Earth’s elements, which are now known as Fine American Craft.

But the mountains hold another story, one that speaks of land accumulation, wealth, and the desire for education. It begins with the first family to settle in the Blue Ridge, the Davidsons. In 1784, shortly after Colonel Samuel Davidson claimed his Revolutionary War Land Grant awarded to him by the State of North Carolina, he was found scalped near his cabin. It was this incident that ignited a migration of members of his extended family into the mountains, to avenge his death. Those who remained named their village the Swannanoa Settlement. By 1790, Swannanoa became known as Morristown, and would claim a population of 38 by 1800.

Eventually, Morristown would become known as Asheville, North Carolina. In 1793, nine years after the first attempt to homestead in the Blue Ridge Mountains, a small log structure was erected and became known as Union Hill Academy. Both boys and girls attended under the instruction of Reverend Robert Henry. He taught without the support of written text, as books were basically nonexistent within the backcountry at that time.

Beyond the Mountains Even though Asheville didn’t have the infrastructure to support a formal female institution until the mid-19th century, that didn’t deter the wealthy from sending their daughters approximately

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The Moravian Legacy

by Cindi Becker-Lemkau originally published in Needle Arts Magazine

200 miles east to a village called Salem, North Carolina. Eleven young Asheville women have been identified as attending the Salem Female Academy between 1813 and 1830. It was deemed a school that was built through faith, tenacity, and the pure desire to educate.

The Academy in Salem was conceived through the efforts of Count An improved road Nicholas Ludthrough Ashevilie wig von Zincirca 1894, 41 years z e n d o r f after the journeys made to The Salem (1700-1760), a Female Academy. German noblePhoto: U.S. Library of man, who beCongress came a leader in the Protestant Reformation and the founder of the Renewed Moravian Church. This was thought to be the first Protestant religion, having formed nearly a century before Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the doors of a Catholic church.

Radical Views on Female Education The Moravian concept of education was based on the revolutionary philosophies of John Amos Comenius (15921670), now known as the father of modern education, and in whom Count Zinzendorf followed. The Moravians put Comenius’ then-radical principles into practice, creating an educational model that would become a catalyst behind the methodologies of higher education for females in the United States.

Refuge in Georgia Being empathic to the plight of a small group of persecuted “brethren” who had fled from Bohemia and Moravia (both now regions in the Czech Republic), Count Zinzendorf allowed the revolutionists to take refuge on his land in Germany. The word spread concerning his generosity; thus, a

great many more refugees came to him seeking asylum.

Because of the influx, Count Zinzendorf brokered a deal with Georgia Governor George Oglethorpe to purchase land on behalf of those refugees who would become known as Moravians.

In February 1735, 10 men of the “brethren” left London, England, and a few months later arrived at the Savannah, Georgia, harbor. They aimed to establish the first Moravian settlement in America. The second group of 25 men and women arrived in Georgia the following year.

But because of their pacifist beliefs and the impending war with the Spanish by 1739, the decision was made to leave Georgia. Their move east was supported by the noted English evangelist George Whitefield, who had recently purchased 5,000 acres near the Forks of Delaware in Pennsylvania.

In April 1740, the Moravians sailed to what Whitefield called Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Within a few years, the Moravians built Nazareth Hall, considered to be the oldest boarding school for boys in America. It was in operation from 1759 to 1929.

Then Count Zinzendorf, accompanied by his 16year-old daughter Countess Henrietta (17251789), traveled to the Germantown, Pennsylvania, settlement that had been founded in 1683 by German-Dutch settlers.

The ZinzenCountess Henrietta, also known dorfs stayed for as Benigna Zinzen- approximately 14 dorf, plays a months, during stringed instru- which time they ment known as a noticed the lack cittern in this painting by an un- of female educanown artist. Public tion. They decided to organize domain image

a school.

In May 1742, the Countess took on the role of the headmistress and was joined by two assistants. Together, they began the education of 25 young women. In June, the Moravians left Germantown and moved the school 66 miles north. It was on Christmas Eve, and in the presence of the Zinzendorfs, that this new settlement was christened “Bethlehem.” The congregation had been singing a hymn with the line “Not Jerusalem, Lowly Bethlehem.”

Bethlehem was the True Beginning The Moravians created other schools in the eastern region of the United States, such as Lititz Seminary. But Bethlehem is considered by many to be the first boarding school for girls in the United States. Its students also are considered to have created some of the finest embroideries of the time.

The young women began their school days by rising at 6 a.m. Classes began at 8 a.m.; they included reading, writing, mathematics, history, botany, geography and, of course, the arts, which included embroidery. The school day ended at 4 p.m.

Diademia Austin (1804-1893) completed this piece when she was about l3 years old, while a student at the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Photo: The Bethlehem Digital History Project

The Moravians and Ribbon Work Silk embroidery made its first appearance in England during the early 18th century, which was known as the Rococo period (approximately 1723-1759). It

VĚSTNÍK was during this period that ribbons became a form of embellishment for not only clothing, but other items as well. It was a way for the wealthy to try to strengthen their ties to the noble class. It is believed that those Moravians who had settled in England observed this lush form of embroidery and became quite skilled in its execution. Then after coming to the United States, they introduced this technique to the young women in their seminaries.

The Ultimate Destination: Salem Female Academy As Bethlehem and other Moravian communities were continuing to push forward in the east, the idea of a settlement in the American south was conceived. To that end, Count Zinzendorf purchased 98,985 acres of North Carolina land from the Earl of Granville for approximately $655 U.S. and named it Wachovia.

In 1753, 15 Moravian Brethren left Pennsylvania and walked approximately 570 miles to North Carolina, arriving November 17. Their journey took 29and-a-half days to complete. After their arrival, other Moravians from Pennsylvania were asked to take the same journey.

Eventually, the settlement of Bethabara - meaning “House of Passage” took hold. Then in 1766, the name Bethabara was changed to Salem, a derivative of the Hebrew word Shalom, meaning “peace.”

The group first founded what was known as the “Little Girls School” in 1772 for Moravian girls only. In 1804, the Salem Female Academy was founded, open to all females regardless

Adeline Geer (1804-1874) was about 11 years old when she worked on this silk piece, using chenille thread. She was a student of the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies at this time. Photo: The Bethlehem Digital History Project

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It was quite common for the girls, within their first year, to complete a marking sampler. If they remained in school, they would have the opportunity to advance to what was called Ornamental Embroidery.

By simply introducing and using the term academy, the Salem school proclaimed its offerings included a far more extensive curriculum than would have been offered in a mere seminary. Its curriculum would now revolve around the subjects that had been taught at the male academies for decades. This was a radical step in female education as the common belief at the time was the advanced subjects of the male academy were “far too taxing for the delicate female mind.”

The seminary wanted to disprove the idea that girls couldn’t be equals in education, and embroidery was used as a teaching tool for writing, reading, and refinement as well as strengthening moral values.

After a piece of needlework was brought home, it was most often displayed quite prominently. This was done with the aim that all who entered the house might be impressed by the fine education obtained by the daughter of that household. Thus, the family’s status was of high standing. It was also a way to let a suitor know he had to be as welleducated and as polished as the one he was pursuing. But if per chance marriage was not forthcoming, the same young woman could, at a minimum, support herself by offering her proven sewing skills as a service.

Peggy Allison (1794-1837) completed this piece at about 14 years old, while a student at the Salem Female Academy.

Photo: Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem

The Young Women of Asheville As to the 11 Asheville girls mentioned previously, it would be interesting to know whether they realized the deep Moravian devotion to the development of female education. Did they know of the reforms that were made to afford them the privilege of opening the doors to an institution that would set a new educational standard for females throughout this country?

Were they aware that the legacy of female academic education was the gift so freely given by the Moravians?

As Comenius wrote: “No reason can be shown why the female sex . . . should be kept from a knowledge of languages and wisdom. For they are also human beings, an image of God, as we are . . . in their minds they are equally gifted to acquire wisdom . . .

Why then should we merely dismiss them with the ABC and drive them away from books: Are we afraid of their meddling? The more we introduce them to mental occupations, the less time they will find for meddling, which comes from emptiness of mind.”

Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Cindi Becker-Lemkau is a self-described “voyeur of southern textiles on a self-guided tour.” She has a master’s degree in fiber and is a juried member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild.

—SPJST—

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MOM ALWAYS HAS

THE BEST ADVICE John Gottlieb Kummer served as headmaster of the Bethlehem Seminary from 1836 to 1843; his wife, Sarah Hinchcliffe Kummer, taught there, and his sister, Maria Kummer, was an instructress of needlework at the school for 30 years. Below is a a letter that Sarah Hinchcliffe Kummer wrote to two of their daughters, Caroline and Sophia, who also were students there: Nazareth, July 12th, 1835 My dear children, I prefer the basket of Flowers to any pattern I saw, and would only observe if the selection and arrangement can be made so as to give a sufficient knowledge of the work, without being so large as to become tedious, and unnecessarily expensive. I would be glad. I think the white silk looks best if you can only be careful enough not to soil it in the working, but you must be extremely particular, for it is not easy to repair mischief of that kind. from your affectionate Mother

Caroline Kummer (1821-1902) stitched this floral piece using crepe ribbon, wool, silk, and chenille on silk. She is thought to have completed it while a student at the Moravian Seminary for Young Ladies in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Photo: The Bethlehem Digital History Project

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In Memoriam In Memory of Andeline Svoboda

Resolution of Sympathy

Andeline Virginia Svoboda passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 9, 2022, in Scottsdale, Arizona. She celebrated her 96th birthday on April 19, 2022.

A memorial mass was held at St. Patrick Catholic Community Church in Scottsdale on Thursday, June 16 at 10 a.m. She was laid to rest that afternoon at Holy Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in Phoenix.

She was born to Joseph and Annie Beralek in Waco, Andeline Svoboda Texas.

Andeline and husband Woodrow started the Betty Ann Label company in Dallas in 1966. The business manufactured beautiful, embossed cards and labels for gift packages, and they sold the products nationwide. Andeline worked as the secretary/treasurer of the company. She and Woodrow worked very hard to make the business successful.

They operated the company for 25 years, until they retired and sold the business.

Andeline enjoyed traveling to Europe, cruises to Hawaii and Alaska, and to Mexico. She was specifically grateful to attend her three grandchildren’s weddings.

Andeline was member of SPJST Lodge 84, Dallas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband Woodrow Svoboda.

She is survived by daughter Betty Thomas of Pagosa Springs, Colorado; grandchildren Chad Thomas of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, Matt Thomas and wife Monica of Centennial, Colorado, and Rebecca Bunning and husband Matt of Thornton, Colorado; and great-grandchildren Austin, Dylan, Hunter, Kasiya, Parker, Jacob, and Clara.

—SPJST—

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed brother, JOE JOHN VRANA, age 84, of Rogers, Texas, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Visitation was Friday, June 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple with a roJoe Vrana sary at 7 p.m. Mass was held on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger, followed by burial at Old Calvary Cemetery in Granger. Serving as pallbearers were Remington Lutz, Branden Seidel, Matthew Vrana, Paul Sherek, Patrick Sherek, and Joshua Sherek.

Joe was born on March 24, 1938, in Littlefield to Stanley and Wilma Vrana.

At the age of 16, his parents moved their family to Granger, where he attended St. Cyril and Methodius School. He went to work for Dude Wright, where he did custom combining. Eventually, he went to work on a ship on the Grand Island in the Louisiana Bay. In 1962, Joe enlisted in the United States Army. Joe was released from his duties in 1964, where he then received an honorable discharge in 1968. Joe started a career at Wilson Art Plastics on August 13, 1964, where he worked for 29 years as a carpenter and ended his career in the maintenance department as a welder.

Joe married Betty Sherek of Taylor on October 15, 1966, and moved to Rogers. Joe had two children - Tammy (Vrana) Lutz and Tim Vrana. He also had three grandchildren that he adored tremendously - Remington Lutz, Trinity Lutz, and Aleksee Lutz; and his son-inlaw, David Lutz. One of Joe’s favorite dishes was his son-in-law’s shrimp etouffee.

Joe retired from Wilson Art on April 2, 1993, which allowed him to do what he desired the most - custom hay baling.

Joe enjoyed dancing and listening to Czech bands like Joe Patek, Majeks, Vrazels, and the Dujka Brothers. One of his favorite pastimes was deer hunting.

He received great pleasure out of mounting his deer heads as trophies. It wasn’t uncommon to see him working on tractors, trying to improve them in any way he could. One of his greatest talents was being able to take a piece of steel and turn it into a masterpiece. Joe would get excited taking his granddaughters for rides on his tractors and was passionate about hunting and fishing with his grandson.

Joe never turned down a Wild Turkey drink; however, his favorite beverage was coffee. He never missed an opportunity to be at the coffee shop with his friends. Even when he was no longer able to drive, his wife or friends drove him to have coffee at the City Café.

Joe was active in the church. He served as an usher for many years at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Temple and in several different capacities at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Rogers. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus Council 12931.

He was instrumental with the foundation and growth of St. Matthew’s - serving the Lord by volunteering countless hours with upkeep, church maintenance, serving on the financial council, usher, and fundraising activities.

He was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Wilma Vrana; brothers Frank Vrana, Stanley Vrana, and Rudy Vrana; sisters Mary Hendrix (his twin sister) and Martha Stefek.

He is survived by his wife Betty Vrana of Rogers; daughter Tammy Lutz and husband David of Temple; son Tim Vrana of Rogers; grandchildren Remington Lutz of Carbondale, Illinois, and Trinity and Aleksee Lutz of Temple; brothers Willie Vrana of Taylor and Johnny Vrana of Granger; and sister Marcella Neal of Bastrop.

May our departed brother rest in peace.

Resolution Committee Ruth Hanusch Joyce Skrabanek —SPJST—

Witness to the Life of Alice Sulak

by Jerry Haisler SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Comments delivered by Jerry Haisler at the funeral service of Alice Sulak on June 25, 2022. Sister Alice was a 52-year member of Lodge 47, Seaton.

How do you sum up in a few minutes a long life lived well? How does the Alice Sulak story start? We know she’s a well-known Czech vocalist and musician; in fact one of a few female Czech vocalists in Texas. How did that come to be?

In 1923, Alice’s parents, Tom and Tracy, constructed Tom Sefcik Hall with a bar on the first floor and the dance hall upstairs. The hall was their first home with a house built shortly thereafter. This property was a pretty self-contained community: a tavern, a general store, a lumber yard, repair shop, a black smith shop, a barber shop, a baseball field, and of course, the second story hall and dance floor. Sefcik Hall was a “rite of passage” for many . . . that is where you could get your first beer, even if you weren’t quite of age yet! Alice grew up working at the Hall, and in 1970, she took over the operation.

Alice’s father played the guitar and her mother played the accordion. So, no surprise that in the 1940s, at about age 11, Alice began playing in her older sister’s band called Adela and the Music Masters. Adela played accordion while Alice first played drums and then picked up tenor saxophone. A very young Julius Dubcak on trumpet and Jerry Adamek on guitar rounded out the band. And by the way, Alice also plays accordion, piano, and keyboard.

VĚSTNÍK How did Alice and I get connected?

In the early 1960s when I was about 12, I started playing music with Alice along with my dad, Bob Haisler; Louis and Ladis Vrazel; and L.J. Motl. I joke that then I was shorter than Alice . . . there are pictures floating around proving that fact. We played in the added on flatroofed building to the north of the Hall on Sunday afternoons. After two to three years, we graduated to play upstairs in the Hall, again with various musicians at that time: Alice, my dad, Joe Barta, Ed Sodek, Skinny Lowery, and me. I guess we were an unofficial house band for Sefcik Hall.

Wow, what a learning experience for a kid like me. I remember the first time I heard Alice sing and play. I was truly in awe (especially when she played the drums, sax, and sang . . . all at the same time!) Her voice was pure and clear. If it was a Czech song, there was perfect articulation and inflection of the Czech words. If was a country tune, it was right on pitch with a hint of her Czech accent.

What a pleasant and pleasing voice she had. She had her own touch when she added an “Ale Jo” or other Czech phrase of exclamation or joy and on a country song, she’d occasionally throw in an “Oh, baby!”

For some reason, two songs stick out in my mind in those early days when I was just learning. One was a Hank Locklin tune: “Please help me I’m falling in love with you, close the door to temptation, don’t let me walk through.” Her voice was clear, pure . . . singing from her heart. And then I heard this!

“Get out that kitchen and rattle those pots and pans; I said, shake, rattle, and roll, I said, shake, rattle, and roll, Well, you’ll never do nothin’, To save your doggone soul!” So she proved she was not only versatile, but contemporary and could pull off a Bill Haley and the Comets song!

Alice’s sax playing was very distinctive; she had a tone that was easily recognizable as Alice Sulak. If you’re not a musician, you may not understand this.

Typically, guitars play in sharps; horns in flats, but Alice could play very well in any key as well as hit all the high notes, which is not usual for most self-taught brass or horn players.

In the fall of 1966, Otis Beck, Alice, my dad, Walter “Pop” Arnold, Bill Barr, and 15-year-old me formed the band Otis Beck and the Melody 5. In 1971, I became band manager, and the name changed to Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5. For many, many years, my wife Helen, my young son Mark, my mom and dad, Alice, and I rode together traveling to

Monday, July 11, 2022 dances. I spent probably 40 weekends every year with Alice, playing music one to three nights a weekend at all the local halls in the Temple/Waco/West/Austin area. Alice and I played together for almost 50 years! Alice continued playing with the Melody 5 until around 2014 when her failing health would no longer allow her to do that.

Alice exemplifies the contributions of “special women,” because she did it all!

She was a well-seasoned instrumentalist, vocalist, and owner-manager of a historic and iconic Texas dance hall. She was also a bartender and probably counselor/therapist after her patrons had a few brews. Oh, I almost forgot – Alice also was a gardener, farmer, sometime carpenter, and at one time, she raised livestock, so she was a cattle wrangler, too!

Despite her modest size, she often in the olden days at the Hall, became a fearsome bouncer. Don’t know if this quote is true, but it’s attributed to her by several sources. When someone was using bad language at the Hall, she supposedly said something like, “Let me tell you right now, this is a ‘blankety blank’ family place, and we don’t have no ‘blankety blank’ cussing here.” There was the broom that she occasionally chased rowdy patrons with, and a metal pitcher that has a big dent in it where she popped someone on the head. She has been described as sweet Alice, but could set you straight if you crossed her. She ran a tight ship, had rules, and you didn’t want to get on her bad side.

Alice managed all of this, while raising her three sons as a single mom, which I have to think was pretty hard. I remember sons Tommie and Steven and friends running around the parking lot of the Hall, with youngest son Kenny trying to catch up, screaming and crying (and using some adult language in English or Czech). They were rough and tumble country boys and probably all were a handful! However, as a result of her good “mothering,” they all turned out great!

Of all the things she represents, I think she was best at being a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She greatly loved her family and freely shared stories about them and talked about how proud she was of them.

All of this said, Alice was even a better business woman, before being a business woman was a popular thing.

Like her father, she booked acts at the Hall that would bring in the crowds. That included polka bands from Texas and the mid-west. Wisely, she welcomed out of the ordinary bands like Brave Combo; Austin bands with a hippie vibe like

Greezy Wheels and the Baby Cakes. And there was the legendary annual Christmas shows with rock and roller David Zychek. She supported country bands, like Jimmy Heap and the Melody Masters, Gene Morgan, Roy Robbins, and the Gentry’s. Even Johnny Rodriguez and Asleep at the Wheel played at the Hall. In the 1950s, the Vrazels’ Polka Band was just starting and played at Sefcik Hall often. And there were other local bands like the Melody 5, the Fabulous 6, Jody Jay, Charles Mikeska and the Sensations (a group of talented teenagers), the Praha Brothers, and many others.

Alice gave new bands and start-up musicians a place to play. She tutored and mentored people like me and Charles Mikeska and probably many others I don’t know about.

Among her many accomplishments, Alice was recognized by Texas Dance Hall Preservation as the longest running female dance hall owner and manager in Texas history. She was honored by the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in 2017 and by the International Polka Association in 2019. Likewise, she has been recognized by the City of Temple, Bell County, and has several Congressional proclamations. There have been countless interviews, newspaper and magazine articles, and short video documentaries about Alice and Sefcik Hall. I might note Tom Sefcik Hall will be 100 years old in 2023 and has continuously been in operation all of those years with regular Sunday dances every week.

In spite of all that Alice has done, although she was proud, she was not boastful. In my opinion, she let her work and her music speak for itself. That was obvious to me as people were attracted to her. Many have talent, but there is maybe 1 in 1,000 that has what I would call “charisma.” No question, she was that 1 in 1,000. People enjoyed her music, but more so, they wanted to be around her. Alice had an engaging and friendly style about her. She was easy to talk to and always was happy to visit with you. Over the years and when she no longer traveled with the band, no matter where we went, people asked about Alice. I often heard people comment, “Wow, she is good, and boy she can blow that sax and sing.” She seemed like a friend to all. She was one of a kind.

Alice was always genuine, being herself, no matter the circumstances; she was always the same Alice. She didn’t change just to please someone or to be popular.

I can’t finish without noting some of her sayings or commentaries you may have heard. There are many, but I will

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note just a couple: “Well that’s just stupid;” “I don’t know why they wanna act that way;” “Well I tell you one thing, they better not think they can get away with that here.”

She was my musical companion and friend. She had a great love of people, particularly those important to her, and a caring attitude toward her friends. I’ll give you a personal example. When I had my cancer surgery in 2010, I was very ill for a long time. Alice was so very worried about me even when she had her own serious health issues. She would call often, and I would ask her how she was and she would say, “I’m okay, hanging in there, but how are you? Are you ok?

Are you feeling better?” These phone calls always ended with “Well take care, I love you,” and I’d say, “Alice, you take care, and I love you, too.” Then she said, “Well, take care,” and I’d say, “Goodbye” and then she’d say . . . “Well, okay . . . now, you take care.” This went back and forth . . . I finally figured out she had to have the last word!

After she was not able to play in the band due to her health, I’m blessed that I got to visit with her often and help with events recognizing her. I saw her the first part of June 2022, at Cornerstone Gardens Care Center, where I was playing music for the residents. She sang a couple of songs with me and sounded just like Alice and even added an “Ale Jo” or two! We had a nice visit for about 20 minutes. She complained about her voice being scratchy as she always did the last year or two, and she always talked about “I wish I could blow that horn; I’d give anything . . . but you know I don’t have some of my zuby (teeth)!” We always laughed about that. I got to say my goodbyes to her on the afternoon of June 20 – about two hours before she passed.

She was loved by many. I know you all have stories to tell of your own, and I hope you will keep her in your memories. Some have commented on Facebook and in conversations that she’s a legend, a rock star, an icon . . . I’m down for all of that! I don’t know if there is a right label. I do know she has left a legacy that enriches us all. Through her accomplishments, and the way she lived her life, she represents a generation of great people that we are lucky to have touched our lives.

So one more time Alice, and this time I get to have the last word . . . “I love you, rest in peace, my dear friend.”

—SPJST—

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SPJST will showcase its youth at State Youth Achievement Day on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center, located at 3303 North Third Street in Temple.

All youth participants must checkin their entries between 8:45 and 9:45 a.m. on Saturday, July 30 in the lobby of the convention center.

Royalty contestants are asked to meet at the stage for a brief rehearsal and further instructions at 9 a.m. after they check-in their entries.

Opening Ceremonies at 10 a.m.

The day’s program begins with opening ceremonies at 10 a.m. Food will be available throughout the day.

SPJST youth who received first place honors at their district competitions across Texas this summer will compete at the state level in various competitions, including group and individual talent, speech, nine craft categories, and youth club scrapbook.

Following judging, crafts and scrapbooks will be displayed for the public.

Talent Competition Talent competition begins at approximately 10:30 a.m. Youth who have completed grades kindergarten to 11th will compete in dance, vocal, instrumentals, and dramatics. The Ceska Beseda dance exhibition will be performed prior to the beginning of the talent competition. $10,000 in Scholarships More than $10,000 in scholarships will be presented to SPJST youth members during the day.

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Cookies Silent Auction This year’s desserts category is cookies. Following judging, cookie entries will be sold in a silent auction to the highest bidders. All proceeds will go to Camp Kubena.

State Royalty 2021-2022 State King Caleb See and State Duke Zane Lauderdale, both of Lodge 9, Snook, and State Queen Megan Ohnheiser and State Duchess Lilyanna Howard, both of Lodge 185, New Braunfels, will then preside over the 2022 SPJST State Royalty Competition which begins at approximately 1:15 p.m. First place king and queen winners from the seven SPJST districts across the state of Texas will compete for scholarships and the titles of 2022-2023 SPJST State King and State Queen. All contestants will be featured in the next Vestnik. The king and queen are selected on the basis of a prepared three-minute speech during which they are scored on content, delivery, and overall poise. They are also scored on onstage interview questions.

King and queen candidates are high school-aged SPJST youth club members.

The 2022-2023 State King and Queen will represent SPJST at events across Texas. They will also each receive $1,500 scholarships.

More Info – spjst.org For more information about State Youth Achievement Day, please visit www.spjst.org.

—SPJST—

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PRIZES

A BIG ANNIVERSARY CALLS FOR

A BIG PRIZE DRAWING! WENEED NEEDYOUR YOURHELP! HELP! In order to do so, WE We’re collecting cash or donations of non-perishable, non-location specific gift cards and prizes valued at $50 or more. Contact your District Director or the Fraternal/Communications Department at the Home Office. info@spjst.org • 254-773-1575 Checks can be made payable to SPJST Foundation. All donations are tax-deductible.

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Monday, July 11, 2022

SPJST Youth Section

District Three Queen attends Polka Festival Pictured at SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis during the National Polka Festival in May are, left to right, 2022 District Three Queen Madison Holland, 2017 State Queen April Dvorak, 2019 State Queen Misty Dvorak, and Lodge 25 Youth Leader Rita Holland.

Lodge 30, Taiton youth enjoys LIT camp

Lodge 47, Seaton youth visits Florida

Dear Vestnik Readers, I attended LIT (Leaders-in-Training) camp this past weekend. It was a fun time getting together with all the teens around Texas. We got to do the high ropes, swimming, archery, low ropes, and much more. I learned so many leadership skills that I will carry on! It was a fun time!

Sincerely, Bethany Baker, age 15 —SPJST—

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Dear Readers, At Polka Festival 2022, I had the opportunity to attend as SPJST District Three Queen. April, Misty, and I participated in the opening ceremonies at Lodge 25, Ennis. It was a pleasant surprise to see and be able to hang out with them.

I look forward to Camp Kubena this summer, and I hope to see all my friends there.

Fraternally yours, Madison Holland, age 14 2022 District Three Queen —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis youth member loves Hawaiian Falls Water Park I’m having a great summer! We went to Florida, and it was so much fun and pretty. We spent a lot of time at the beach, and I caught lots of fish. I liked watching the birds dive in the water and catch fish. We went kayaking and saw some dolphins.

Sydney Bilbrey, age 9 —SPJST—

Dear Readers, So far this summer I helped clean up a house that burned down. It was my aunt’s house. I went to Hawaiian Falls water park. I am going every weekend.

I am going to love it. I hope everyone has a good summer.

Kalynn Ryan, age 8 —SPJST—

Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club Collects Tabs for Ronald McDonald House

SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club held its monthly meeting on Sunday, May 1, 2022. For the service project, youth made and decorated cardboard houses to collect

canned drink tabs for the Ronald McDonald House. Way to go and keep collecting! ~ Submitted by Holly Narro, Youth Leader

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SPJST Teen camp • camp kubena • ledbetter, Texas Thursday, June 23 TO Sunday, June 26, 2022

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Monday, July 11, 2022

SPJST Teen camp • camp kubena • ledbetter, Texas Thursday, June 23 TO Sunday, June 26, 2022

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District One Annual Meeting, Youth Development Workshop, and Decorated Rock Contest Sunday, April 10, 2022 • Snook, Texas On Sunday, April 10, 2022, District One held its annual meeting, youth development workshop, decorated rock contest, and fun and games at Snook Park.

A delicious meal was served, and the youth enjoyed an egg hunt at Snook Park. ~ Submitted by Holly Narro, Assistant District One Youth Counselor

ABOVE LEFT PHOTO: District One Queen Macy Narro (17) and State King Caleb See (9) lead the Pledge of Allegiance at the District One Annual Meeting. PHOTO 2: District One Easter Egg Hunters! PHOTO

3: District One first place decorated rock contest winners, left to right, Emmy Supak (17), Andrea Story (17), Patsy Pineda (186), and Macy Narro (17).

District One Youth Development Workshop

District One Decorated Rock Contest Winners

PHOTO 1: K to 2nd Grades: 1st - Emmy Supak (17), 2nd - Madelynn Bammel (17), 3rd - Marley Kocurek (17). PHOTO 2: 3rd to 5th Grades: 1st - Andrea Story (17), 2nd - Lila Supak (17), 3rd - Jaycee Parker (17). PHOTO 3:

6th to 8th Grades: 1st - Patsy Pineda (186), 2nd - Abby Lopez (17). PHOTO 4: 9th to 12th Grades: 1st - Macy Narro (17), 2nd - Jesse Enrique (186), 3rd - Carson Parker (17).

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Lodge 81 Needville Youth Visits Czech Center Museum Houston Dear Members, Lodge 81, Needville Youth Club was represented at the Czech Center Museum Houston Children’s Day. We did yoga, made bird feeders, played dress up, watched a mole cartoon, and did a scavenger hunt in the museum. It was fun! My favorite was riding the elevator up and down to find the items in the pictures.

Ruby Jones, age 7

HEY, HEY, SPJST SPJST MEMBERS! MEMBERS! WE WE NEED NEED YOUR YOUR HELP! HELP! Please help us revitalize the Youth Program.

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Complete the survey at this link: spjst.org/youth-survey Deadline is August 31.

Youth club members will receive 2 merit points for completing the survey.

Survey is open to all ages - youth and adults.

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club hosts Fun Father’s Day Celebration

Lodge 88, Houston youth swims and has super time

Friday, June 17, 2022 ● Lodge 88, Houston Swimming Pool

On Friday, June 17, 2022, Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club had a Father’s Day “Dad Joke Contest” at Lodge 88. It was super fun, and it gave the dads something different to do and laugh at. It also entertained the kids if they wanted to watch and laugh along. Overall, everyone had a good time, even while swimming.

Megan Pflughaupt, age 12 —SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston youth enjoys Father’s Day fun We had a Father’s Day celebration at Lodge 88, Houston. We had a Father’s Day joke contest, went swimming, and ate pizza. It was a fun and enjoyable time.

Evan Pflughaupt, age 8 —SPJST—

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Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club, Adult Members, and Parents Join Hands with CSA to Beautify New Tabor Cemetery SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club and parents along with adult members of Lodge 17, New Tabor and CSA joined hands to clean New Tabor Cemetery on Sunday, June 5, 2022. Trash was picked up, new flowers were placed on gravesites, and existing arrangements were straightened and freshened

up. Youth club families and adult members donated the new flowers that were used. Everyone worked together and joined hands to make a difference. Great job, New Tabor! ~ Submitted by Holly Narro, Youth Leader

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Monday, July 11, 2022 Subordinating conjunctions may stand in a sentence as:

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Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech Lekce třicet Lesson 30 Spojka — The Conjunction Souřadicí — Coordinating

ale, avšak, však–but, however a přece–and yet ovšem, ale–of course, but jenže–still, nevertheless kdežeto–whereas místo aby–instead of . . .

4.Alternative–statements mutually exclusive, such as: nebo, anebo, či–or

Conjunctions link together words or sentences of the same rank, that is, two main clauses.

5.Illative–inferring or concluding, an additional statement motivating or explaining the first, such as:

Example: Most je dlouhý, nebot’ řeka je široká.

proto–therefore Tedy: tudíž–then, that’s why; consequently, therefore vždyt’–indeed totiž–that is, namely

Typical conjunctions connecting two main clauses are a–and; ale–but; nebo–or; and nebot’–for.

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There are several types of conjunctions: 1.Cummulative–which may simply add one thought to another, such as: a and i — and, also i and i — both, and jak and tak — as, as ani — neither, nor 2.Emphatic–the other part of a sentence or statement acquiring a particular stress, such as: ba i, ba dokonce — and even. nejen . . . nýbrž–not only . . . but rather 3.Adversative signifying contrast or opposition, such as:

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Examples used in sentences: 1. Neznám ani jeho ani ji.

2. Bud’ mluv rosumně nebo mlč!

3. “A přece se točí!” řekl Galileo.

4. Byl jsem u Tondy, jenže si už nic nepamatuji.

5. Je to sice pravda, ale neřekl mu to.

6. Místo aby šel domů, šel do hospody.

7. Přesto, že ji neměl rád, šel ji navštívit.

8. Vím, avšak se mně neptejte!

9. Je to špatná věc, proto vás varuji.

10. Přijd’te všichni, nebot’ budou důležité volby.

11. Musím se učit, vždyt’ mám zítra zkoušky.

12. Vždyt’ je to Karel!

13. Nečti to, vždyt’ tomu nerozumíš!

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1. Subjective – Je dobře, že pracuje pravidelně.

Je docela správné, abychom ji pomohal.

2. Objective– Bratr mi píše, že přijede do Texasu.

On mi píše, abych přijel domů.

Sestra psala, zdali přijedu k nim.

Nevím, kam pojedu.

Nevěděla, kdy pojede.

Ptala se mne, proč bych tam měla jet.

3. Attributive— Dostali jsme úkol — jaký — , abychom se naučili za jeden rok česky.

Vědomí — jaké? — , že pracujeme pro dobro celé Jednoty.

4. Adverbial— Až tu knihu přečtu, vrátím vám ji. (of time) Počkám na něho, až přijde, Here, až means until.

Jakmile mě uviděl, šel ke mě.

Byl jsem tak unaven, že jsem usnul, sotvaže jsem si sedl.

Nepůjdu. pokud je tam on.

Pojd’, drive než přijde tatík.

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Translate all the sentences into English.

—SPJST—

CESAT announces Czech classes at Blinn College The Czech Ex-Students Association of Texas (CESAT) is pleased to announce the fall schedule of Czech classes at Blinn College at Schulenburg Campus which will be live online. All courses transfer as foreign language with a direct transfer to University of Texas.

Dual credit, university credit, and non-credit beginning Czech and intermediate Czech will begin August 24, 2022, and continue through December 8, 2022. These classes will be online from 7:45 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Monday through Thursday. To register for credit

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Czech class, call Shannon Williford at 979-209-8228 or email shannon.williford@blinn.edu. A limited number of scholarships are available for credit Czech. To register for non-credit continuing education classes, call Loraine Orellana at 979-743-5237 or email lorellana@blinn.edu. Text book is required.

Continuing education Advanced Conversational Czech will begin September 13 to November 8. To register for non-credit continuing education classes, call Loraine Orellana at 979743-5237 or email lorellana@blinn.edu.

Join our continued effort to preserve the rich language and traditions of the Czech community. If you have questions about course delivery, please email Thadious.Polasek@blinn.edu.

To register for the Czech class, call 979-742-5237 and ask to speak to Mrs. Loraine Orellano, Coordinator of Distance and Community Education at the Blinn College Campus, Schulenburg.

Courses are pending The Texas Education Coordinating Board approval. www.blinn.edu/czech Submitted by, Thadious Polasek Lodge 67, Schulenburg —SPJST—

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Editor’s Note: The following article was shared with the Věstník by Nancy Machu of Lodge 29, Taylor. Our thanks to her and to East Wilco Insider for reprint permission.

PRESERVING CZECH CULTURE

Local efforts include a museum, preservation societies, and a choral group ~ by Angela Covo Published June 4, 2022 East Wilco Insider, a product of Taylor Press PPP

There’s no such thing as a sausage kolache.

As the descendants of Czechoslovakian immigrants in Taylor and Granger explained, the proper name for a sausage enveloped in kolache dough is klobasnek. The true Czech kolache is a sweet pastry, like a Danish.

And while the savory Texas “kolache” is ubiquitous throughout the state, the confusion underscores the importance of preserving Czech heritage.

LEFT PHOTO: Holiday kolaches are larger than everyday kolaches and beautifully decorated. Photo courtesy of Chef Denise Mazal. RIGHT PHOTO: Traditional Czech kolaches. Photo by Vitezslav Vylicil.

Nancy Machu, who studies Czech genealogy, and her husband Darwin Machu, a member of the Taylor Czech Chorus, agree.

“Preserving and passing on genealogy and heritage to future generations is a passion for me and for a small number of Texas Czechs,” Nancy Machu said. “If we fail to do our part, the Czech language, history, heritage, and much genealogical information will most likely be gone within two generations, as very few people with Czech

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blood engage in this endeavor today.”

Diane Volek, the director of the Taylor Czech Chorus, which just recently started performing again for private events, shares the Machus’ concern.

“We are the last of the singing groups - the Taylor Czech Chorus is about 50 years old,” Volek said. “We are still part of that original group, but many of our members are getting older and the pandemic disrupted things as well. Most of us are second- or third-generation Czechs.”

She explained that older Texas Czechs grew up with their grandparents, living the language and traditions, but that may not be enough anymore.

“Our kids appreciate it, but they didn’t grow up in it like we did,” Volek said. “Then it was more rural, now it’s more urban, more integrated, and so naturally, there is some loss of what came over.”

One of Volek’s favorite features of Czech culture is the Czech wedding celebration, a daylong affair that starts with the couple tying the knot early.

“The big deal is the meal and the dance in the early evening. At the dance, everyone lines up, flanking the bride and groom for the Grand March,” she said.

“It is so much fun, there are so many different formations . . . the Grand March continues today at many Czech weddings.”

And, of course, Slivovice, the plum brandy considered to be the Moravian “national” drink, is always present at Texas Czech celebrations.

The 62-year-old mayor of Granger, Monica Stojanik, is also the youngest member of the Taylor Czech Chorus and a major force in celebrating Texas Czech culture.

“I’m so very proud of my heritage,” said Stojanik, who was born and raised in Granger. “I remember when I was a kid, we weren’t allowed to speak Czech at school, but I can still speak, read, write, and pray in Czech.”

The mayor’s family came to Texas from then-Czechoslovakia in the early 1900s. She explained that Granger was not much more than a one-horse town back then.

“Families who were already here sponsored other families,” she said. “My family settled about seven miles east of the city limits in a predominantly farm-

ing community – Grandpa Alphonse Stojanik worked for the Denson family and got paid in land for their sweat equity to build a farm.”

Today, that land encompasses about 119 acres. The Stojanik elders, including the mayor’s dad, Leonard Stojanik, continued to farm the parcel until a few years ago, but now the property is leased to other farmers.

Monica Stojanik, whose town is still recovering from the recent tornadoes that hit the area in March, was determined to bring back another traditional celebration, called Lakefest, this year.

“Lakefest is a 43-year-old tradition in Granger, and I’m just so excited we

dancing and a Czech kolache sale. The mayor was even able to get a carnival to come to town for the four-day fest, which kids (young and old) enjoyed.

Stojanik not only speaks fluent Czech, she’s also an expert at making traditional and authentic Czech pork sausage and jitrnice, pronounced yeetry-nee-tza, a head sausage like boudin made with barley (not rice).

“It’s very flavorful, but not spicy or hot like boudin,” Stojanik added. “In the future, I would love for an authentic kolache shop to open in Granger that serves jitrnice, open-face sandwiches, kolaches, and klobasnek – a place that serves traditional Czech cuisine.”

In this photo from 2012, the Taylor Czech Chorus includes, front row, left to right, Vlasta Vitek, Edith Remmel, Carolyn Hickman, Beatrice Janecka, Monica Stojanik, June Kubala, Adele Rosipal, Marie Ann Ripple, Loretta Goericke; second row - Mary Ann Stauffer, Lillian Kaspar, Betty Zimmerhanzel, Shirley Werchan, Angeline Malicoat, Katherine Merka, Sarah Vitek, Eileen Rosipal, Trudy Kincl; third row - Edward Bucanek, Gilbert Shiller, Darwin Machu, Emil Kaderka, Carl Goericke, Jimmy Palla, Henry Ripple Jr.; and fourth row - Herbert Rosipal, Sid Krhovjak, Felix “Buster” Pavlicek, Diane Volek, Billy Hodde, and Nolin Werchan.

were able to coordinate everything to have a fantastic event this year,” she said. “It would be the 44th year, but we had to cancel it in 2020, thanks to COVID-19.”

Indeed, the 2022 festival was a grand success - for the first time they incorporated a Cinco de Mayo celebration complete with Tejano music and margaritas, but patrons also enjoyed the band, polka

The mayor also finds the time to visit local schools to share Czech culture.

During her programs, usually in October, declared by the Legislature as “Czech Heritage Month” in Texas, Stojanik teaches Czech words, discusses the food traditions, and brings a display with traditional Czech costumes, dolls, and pottery.

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In addition to the Taylor Czech Chorus and Stojanik’s efforts, several organizations work hard to support Czech culture and traditions in Texas.

Machu shared that one of the foremost organizations striving to keep Czech culture from fading away is the Texas Czech Genealogical Society (TCGS).

“Founded in 2001 by a handful of Czech genealogists, the organization stays true to its motto – ‘a genealogical society founded by Czech genealogists dedicated to helping you with your Czech genealogy,’” she said.

TCGS offers workshops and conferences across the state. The group even publishes a 40-page, full-color quarterly, the Česke Stopy, to keep members informed about activities and projects.

“Several members well versed in researching Czech family history are available to help attendees discover their Czech roots,” Machu added. “Our conferences feature high-quality professional speakers from across the United States and the Czech Republic who cover a wide range of topics pertaining to Czech family history.”

For those a little fuzzy on European history, Czechoslovakia was a former country in central Europe, now separated between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The capital is Prague. The two parts split on January 1, 1993. According to the Texas State Historical Association, Czechs are a Slavic people from Bohemia, Moravia, and parts of Silesia.

The first true wave of settlers came in the 1850s.

The TCGS is housed in the SPJST Home Office building at 520 North Main Street in Temple. SPJST, or Slo-

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 979-324-7871

vanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, received its charter in 1897, with 866 members and 25 charter lodges. In 2022, the organization’s roster includes 38,000 members.

Today, a Czech Veterans Wall of Honor and Military Museum can be found at SPJST on the lower level.

“This museum is thought to be the only museum in the United States dedicated to Czech veterans. The gift shop, just steps from the museum, offers a wide variety of Czech-related gift items, including beautiful Bohemian glass and handmade Czech Christmas ornaments, jewelry, pottery, and textiles,” she added. “TCGS-published books are also available in the gift shop and TCGS librarians, Garry and Kim Marble, enjoy helping folks discover information about their families with our vast array of research books and online sources in the TCGS Genealogical Library.”

Another exhibit dedicated to Czech pioneers displays a replica of an early Czech home with family photos, tools, and significant items important to the early settlers.

Other organizations in Texas working to preserve the culture of Czechs include the Czech Heritage Society, with several locations across Texas, and Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange.

To learn more about Czech culture, visit the TCGS facility, open for tours and research by appointment by contacting Machu at nbmachu@gmail.com.

Membership is available for $25 per person per year. More information is available at www.txczgs.org.

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Czech Culture Calendar Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center, 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To arrange a private small group tour, contact the Museum by email czechheritagemuseum@gmail.com or leave a message at 254-899-2935. Czech Films: Held the second Tuesdays of the month - at the Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Belton: Matinee at 3 p.m.; Night - 6 p.m. Free admission. Donations accepted online or through a donation box at the concession window.

Imported Czech beer, wine available.

ture, art, music, and stories of many Czechs, Slovaks, and people of all cultures who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America.

Beginner Czech Lessons: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Conversational Czech hour - Saturdays, 1 to 2 p.m. Bring a friend or neighbor and come practice your Czech! Not a member? Join today for early access to concerts, movie nights, lectures, and events at CCMH as well as free Czech language lessons and monthly membership socials. For information, call 713528-2060; or visit czechcenter.org.

Every First and Third Tuesday Evenings Tarok Parties—at Czech Heritage Museum, Temple, 119 West French. All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jimmie and Carolyn Coufal are award-winning tournament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help experienced players increase their skill. For information, call CHMGC 254-899-2935; find them on Facebook; or on the web at https://czechheritagemuseum.org.

July 31 Vrazels’ Tribute Band—at Lodge 24, Cyclone - Flag Hall, 411 FM 964, Cyclone. (Hall is 12 miles east of Temple, past Zabcikville.) Doors, kitchen, and bar open at noon. Music 2 to 6 p.m.

Tribute band members - John Dujka/accordion, Mark Dujka/saxophone, Scott Hodde/saxophone, Jerry Haisler/guitar, Mike Marek/bass, and Matthew Strmiska/ drums. Plates consisting of sausage, pan fried cabbage, parsley new potatoes, green beans, tea, dessert available - $12. For dance ticket information, contact Linda Wilde 254-985-2258 or 254- 231-5348.

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Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits. Experience the cul-

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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 Monday at 5 p.m., 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 non-profit 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) Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayetteville. Hall Rental Information: 979-966-3795. 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) Lodge Meetings: Held every other month at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call President Joe Siptak 979-479-0056.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1) Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3440. 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 979-2184931.

Sunday, August 14—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, November 13—Lodge meeting, 3 p.m.

Sunday, December 11—Lodge meeting/Christmas party/50- and 75-year member recognition at Vsetin Educational Building

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2) Lodge Hall: 702 Hwy 95 North, Elgin. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility. Polka and Country band bookings: FL Meyer 512-940-7970. Hall phone: 512-2853100. Dances: 3 to 7 p.m.; cover $10 per person unless otherwise noted. Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall. Follow us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/elginSPJSTlodge18 and on Twitter - @SPJSTelgin18 .

LODGE 6, COTTONWOOD (3) Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road, West. 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 Dobecka 254-717-0383; or dataped@sbcglobal.net.

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2) Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, 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.

Sunday, July 17 - Annual Picnic Saturday, July 23 - Kocian family reunion Sunday, July 24 - Hoover reunion Friday, August 5 - Meeting, 6:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 7 - Peterson reunion Sunday, August 14 - Hegar reunion Saturday, August 20 - Mynar reunion Fri, Sat, Sun/Sept. 2, 3, 4 - Westfest Monday, Sept. 5 - Westfest/Cleanup Sunday, Sept. 11 - Meeting, 2 p.m.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6) Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, August, and November at 12 p.m. at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant, Schulenburg.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1) Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Hall Rental Information: 979-272-3732. 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. Hall Rental Information/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.) Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-7213902.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6) Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg (located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia). 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 24, CYCLONE (2) - FLAG HALL Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. 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 Youth Leader Kim Campbell 254-7210586.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3) 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: For date, time, place, and more information, call Youth Leader Rita Holland 469-3372284.

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 281-3422624 for information.

LODGE 29, TAYLOR (2) • All Friday night dances 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Free admission • Hamburgers served at 6 p.m.

Regular business hours: Hall is open Wednesday through Sunday, 3 to 10 p.m. Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 512352-9139. Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall.

Friday, July 15 - Texas Neon Ramblers Friday, July 22 - Dry Country \Friday, July 29 - The Other Band Friday, August 5 - Sterling Country Friday, August 12 - Second Hand Rose Friday, August 19 - The Other Band Friday, August 26 - Robert Lawhorn and Triple Threat LODGE 30, TAITON (6) Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For information, call President Yvonne Marcaurele 979-543-8146. Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of each month, 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center, 14221 FM 961, El Campo. For youth club information, call Youth Leader Lisa Bubela 979-5437120.

LODGE 32, VICTORIA (6) Lodge Meetings: Held the second Thursday of every other month at 6:30 p.m. at Grapevine Cafe, 110 Medical Drive, Suite 102, Victoria at 6:30 p.m. For information, contact President Mark Lester 361-212-1143 or Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-676-7561.

LODGE 35, ELK (3) Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. 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 512332-6758.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1) Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at 1 p.m. at the hall - watch for date in Věstník. 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. 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 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port Lavaca. For information, call 361-747-4464 or email danmarysitka@yahoo.com.

LODGE 47, SEATON (2) - STAR HALL Lodge Hall: 10842 State Hwy 53, Temple. 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) Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Hall Bookings/Rentals: Call Kim Ogden 512-739-9324 or email SPJST48@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meetings: Held at Taylor Animal Shelter on Saturday morning. For date/time and information, contact Youth Leader Michelle Newsom 512-913-0226; mrn81978@gmail.com.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4) Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Information: 325-442-4841 - Beverly Teplicek. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - first Wednesday of February, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. at the hall. Call Laura Pospichal for information 325-365-6485. 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 Hlinsky 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 Kaluza 254-709-2303.

LODGE 63, SWEET HOME (6) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of May, August, and November at 7 p.m. For meeting location and information, call 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: Held quarterly at Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. For meeting date/time, 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: Sunday, September 13; and Sunday, December 6. Meetings are at 12:30 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.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2) Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November at “The Hall” (formerly SPJST Lodge 80 Hall), 12141 East FM 2268. Meetings begin at 6:30 p.m. Watch the Věstník for changes in dates or times for special occasions. For information, call 254760-6427.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5) Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street in Needville. Hall Manager/Bookings/Rentals: Marion Morales 281-650-4466.

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall; meal at 12 noon. For information, email bradley@needvilleinsurance.com. Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall.

For information, email Youth Leader Kristen Jones joneskb06@hotmail.com.

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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 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 979-922-1553.

LODGE 87, TEMPLE (2) Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street in Temple. Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month, 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, contact Dan Kacir 254-773-2363; kacirlaw@sbcglobal.net.

LODGE 141, SEALY (1) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library, 917 North Circle Drive, Sealy. December meeting is held at Tony’s Restaurant; free meal for members. For information, contact Bernice Stolarski 713-459-7274; bbstol@sbcglobal.net.

LODGE 88, HOUSTON (5) Standing Events: Bingo every Thursday ● Beer Garden every Friday Ladies Night - first Thursday of each month Guys Night - third Thursday of each month Visit www.lodge88.org/special-event for updates Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston (the Heights). Hall Phone/Rental Information: Call 713869-5767; or visit www.lodge88.org. Dances are held 8 to 11:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. For 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: Second Sunday, 2 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Zoom Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month, 1 p.m.

To join, please email spjstyouthlodge88@yahoo.com for link. For information, contact Youth Leader Vanessa Guerrero 281-745-1697.

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) - NATIONAL HALL Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cut Off Road, Fort Worth 76114. 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.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6) Lodge Meetings: Held on Mondays on the following dates: June 13; and September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at the Grapevine Restaurant. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7) Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. 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 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 214906-3385 or email jvrla@cebridge.net.

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIO (7) Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings are held in March, July, October, and December. For information, contact President Jarolyn Popp 830-964-5135.

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.

LODGE 142, HOUSTON (5) Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month except in December, meeting is on the second Sunday at 2 p.m. - unless otherwise noted; lunch served at 1 p.m.

Meetings are held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Street at West 15th (the Heights) in Houston in the annex building - unless otherwise noted. For information, contact Lodge142 President Dennis Hermis 713-826-2981; or Secretary Elizabeth Hermis 281787-8717. Youth Club Meetings: Held at the same date, time, and location as the adult lodge meetings unless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-560-5377.

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) Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March, June, September, and December at 6:30 p.m. at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sunset Street in Wharton.

For information, contact David Bucek 979-532-5884; jbucek2001@yahoo.com.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTH (3) Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth. Hall Phone: 817-237-5181. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly at 3 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 817-7312580. 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: Held quarterly. For dates time, and location, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.

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.) For information, call Stephen Bliznak 979-251-4150; or Lenora Bliznak 979-2778845.

LODGE 172, PASADENA (5) Meeting Update: Lodge Quarterly Meetings to be announced in the Vestnik. For information or questions, call Jerry Dressler 512-551-9009.

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: The lodge meets quarterly. Date and 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 Boulevard, Burleson at 6 p.m. For information, call 817-905-2097 or 972-2680022.

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 254-749-5732.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTON (3) Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Arlington. Hall Rental Information/Hall Phone: 682-800-3485. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - the third Sunday of February, May, August, and November at 2 p.m. at the hall. For information, call Ann Pustejovsky 214-8769029; amp0404@yahoo.com.

LODGE 184, MOULTON (6) Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, May, August, and November, 7 p.m. at Moulton VFD meeting room. For information, contact Secretary Terry Stevenson 361-772-0046; terrywstevenson@gmail.com.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCK (4) Lodge Meetings: Last Sunday of March, June, and September; then scheduled in December. For meeting location, contact Secretary Cynthia Kristinek 806-7637245; cyndynjerome@gmail.com.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELS (7) Lodge Meetings: Every other month - February, April, June, August, October, and December. For meeting date, time, and location, contact Theresa Haag 830832-3664; theresa.haag686@gmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: Fourth Sunday of each month. For meeting time/location, contact Youth Leader Jessica McCoy 979-777-8215; jmccoy@pta.com.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELO (4) Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of February, May, and August; the November meeting is held the third Sunday.

Watch the Věstník for meeting time/location. For information, contact Sandra Jansa 325-651-8045; or sandra.jansa@hotmail.com. Youth Club Meetings: For date, time, location, call Youth Leader Ryan Jansa 325234-5879.

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: 979-567-4264. 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 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 713-594-5049. 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 187, ROUND ROCK (2) Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place in Round Rock.

Hall Rental Information: Call Rubie Volek 512-7714948. Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of each month, beginning at 2 p.m. at the hall, followed by entertainment and potluck meal. Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. at the hall followed by entertainment and potluck meal. For information, call Jennifer McCarthy 512-565-9156.

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LODGE 189, BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION (1) Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly - second Sunday of March, June, and September at 2 p.m., and a social meeting in December - at C and J Barbecue, 1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan - unless otherwise noted. For information call President Henry Mayo 979777-1426.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5) Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Road, Lufkin. Lodge/Hall Information: George Scogin 936-875-2867. Lodge Meetings: Due to Covid-19, meetings are now held quarterly.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5) Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. Hall Phone: 281-373-9482; email spjstlodge196@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month. Lunch at 1 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m. For information, contact Cadance Wager 281373-9428; spjstlodge196@gmail.com.

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 Secretary Michael D. Hosch 254-913-0273.

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 979-3572181.

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: Youth attend quarterly adult lodge meetings and interim monthly meetings held the second Sunday of the month. Time and location TBD monthly. 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 940-855-0882.

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 March, April, and May at 6 p.m. at Puerto Vallarta Grill, 1611 Montana Avenue, El Paso. For questions, call President Aracely Quiz 915-999-2062.

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 325333-4089.

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 David Nauert 254-534-0809.

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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