Vestnik 2022.09.26

Auction Action in Beyersville

Lodge 25, Ennis Sisters Celebrate a Lifetime of Czech Family, Friendships, and Traditions in SPJST

Sisters Janie Novy Marusak and Dorothy Novy Dvorak were awarded pins of honor for being longtime SPJST members. Fifty years to be exact.

All eyes were on the auctions - silent and live - at Lodge 48, Beyersville on Saturday, August 20 for the lodge’s annual fundraiser. Lodge 48 Pres ident Robert Leshikar shared a word on behalf of the officers and members of Lodge 48: “Thank you to all who have supported us since 2002; who are supporting us and celebrating with us tonight; the busi nesses in the Taylor area who have donated items for our auctions over the years and tonight; the people who have rented our lodge for events over the years; for the great memories many of us have from SPJST activites in our early years; and for your energetic support and prayers, and for creating an opportunity to make many memories in the future.”

Fun in Fort Worth

John Paprskar sips from his giant mug at the Lodge 92, Fort Worth Czech-Tex Festival. Photos appear on page 21.

Their parents of Czechoslovakian origin enrolled them in SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis, Texas. They both enjoyed growing from their youth to mature life with the SPJST organi zation. They would reminisce how their grand mother Annie, who lived with them throughout their childhood and teens would so enjoy the SPJST celebrations. The focus being on Czech family, friend ships, and traditions. The wonderful homemade Czech pastries and tradi tional foods are still vibrant today in the lodge.

These sisters were taught at a young age respect, religion, and work ethic by their family. They remember picking cotton by hand on the family farm.

They also helped with raising poultry including, chickens, turkeys, guineas, geese, and ducks.

Pigs were also raised along with cattle. They milked the milk cows and then churned butter from the milk. The poultry, beef, and pork were pro cessed for home en joyment and some sold at market.

They also helped with the gardening and canning of vegetables and fruit grown on the farm.

Life was hard but good. Laundry was done with a ringer washing machine and outside clothesline. Piecing to gether scraps of material to make beautiful handmade quilts were another activity they managed to ac quire. Their mother and grandmother taught them to make homemade Czech pastries including kolaches and stru dels and homemade noodles and dum plings which they both enjoy and

Sisters Janie Novy Marusak and Dorothy Novy Dvorak display their SPJST membership pins. They are both 50-year members of Lodge 25, Ennis.

S P J S T H E R A L D

SPJST HOME OFFICE

PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 www.spjst.org

VĚSTNÍK EDITOR: MELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC 254-773-1575 (ext. 122)

Mobile/Text: 254-534-0807 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 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 413 Beechwood Dr, Victoria, TX 77901-4516 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

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 - Contact SPJST Home Office 832-232-2049 • delisled@spjst.com

DISTRICT TWO - Contact SPJST Home Office 832-232-2049 • delisled@spjst.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

SPJST lodges host major events across the state

Our lodges and youth clubs ac ross the state have been hosting amaz ing events, and I have thoroughly enjoyed attending several of them. This week’s Vestnik pages are filled with so many summaries of activities and major events that have attracted hundreds of people. Congratulations to these lodges! Keep up the great work!

125th Anniversary on October 15 in La Grange

We are looking forward to celebrat ing SPJST’s 125th anniversary on Oc tober 15 in La Grange! Here’s a special note from President/CEO Vanicek:

Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls! Hoping to see you in La Grange, Texas, on Saturday, October 15 as we mark the 125th anniversary of the SPJST. The event is being held in conjunction with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center’s 2022 Heritage Festival. A full day of enter tainment, food, and refreshments await you, including the Founders Tribute at 1 p.m., Kolache Eating Contest at 2 p.m., and Cornhole Tournament at 3 p.m. There is no cost for admission to the Saturday morning and afternoon events. There will be a $10 charge to attend the evening event in the amphi theater. Please see the festival article which appears in this week’s Vestnik for detailed information. Hope to see you there!

Fraternally, Brian Vanicek President/CEO

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 ´ VESTNIK

You never know who you might see at an SPJST event! The Golden GirlsBlanche, Sophia, Dorothy, and Rosewere “special guests” in the live auction at the Lodge 48, Beyersville fund raiser on August 20! Thanks for the photo opp, Robert and Alice! :)

Vestnik Dates and Deadlines

October 10 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 3 at 5 p.m. October 24 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Oct. 17 at 5 p.m. November 14 Vestnik

**Early Deadline Alert ** deadline is Fri., Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. November 28 Vestnik

**Early Deadline Alert ** deadline is Thu., Nov. 17 at 12 noon December 12 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Dec. 5 at 5 p.m. December 26 Vestnik

**Early Deadline Alert ** deadline is Fri., Dec. 16 at 12 noon —SPJST— i t o r’ N Ee t o r’

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published on the second and fourth Mondays of each month by SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’ fees are paid as part of the insur ance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main, Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additional mailing offices. The exchange of opin ions, ideas and information is a vital aspect of our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. The views expressed by writers in the Věstník do not necessarily represent the views of the Editor or SPJST manage ment. Please sign all correspondence intended for publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Controller Roy Vajdak, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

SPJST Family Fun • • • • • • • Important Dates

(Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district.)

October 1 District Four Fall Fun Day • Lodge 49, Rowena (4)

October 1 Lodge 49, Rowena hosts Oktoberfest Fundraiser (4)

October 1 Lodge 229, Abilene Membership Drive Festival Gardens at Grover Nelson Park, Abilene (4)

October 8 District Five Fall Fun Day at Houston Czechfest (5)

October 8 Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest (5)

October 9 District Three Fall Fun Day at Heritage Day Celebration Sokol Dallas (3)

October 9 Lodge 9, Snook Czech Family Heritage Day (1)

October 9 Lodge 84, Dallas participates

in Heritage Day Celebration • Sokol Dallas (3)

October 15 SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration

Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange

October 15 District Six Fall Fun Day at 125th Anniversary Celebration Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, La Grange (6)

October 16 District One Fun Day • Lodge 17, New Tabor (1)

October 23 District Two Fall Fun Day • Lodge 47, Seaton (2)

October 23 District Seven Fall Fun Day • VFW Hall, New Braunfels (7)

October 29 SPJST and Camp Kubena present “Cars & Guitars” Camp Kubena, Ledbetter

October 30 Lodge 24, Cyclone Barbecue Fundraiser Meal (2)

Nov. 11 SPJST Home Office Closed • Veterans Day Holiday

Dec. 11 Christmas Program, Snook SPJST (1)

Readers Write

Rogers church hosts October 2 fall festival

Dear Readers, St. Matthew’s Church in Rogers, Texas, invites our friends and neighbors to attend the annual fall festival on Sun day, October 2, 2022. A delicious meal of pulled pork and Slovacek’s sausage will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Cost is $13 per plate. Dine-in or drive-thru

service is available. The Good Ol’ Boys and Chris Landeros will provide music beginning at 12 noon.

A bake and plant sale, bingo, toy spinning wheel, silent auction, and prize drawing will add to the fun. Join us from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring the family for an afternoon of fun and games.

Submitted by, Gennie Tepera Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

2022 SPJST Lodge

Enhanced Premium Refund Guidelines

One of the most important financial benefits that the SPJST Executive Committee has extended to local lodges is the annual Premium Refund Program. The purpose of this program has been to help SPJST lodges keep their operations on a sound financial basis. The formula for calculating the refund is:

1. $1.00 for each paid-up certificate in the lodge; and

2. 1.25% of the lodge’s annual earned premium.

To receive the refund in early 2023, lodges must meet the following four-point criteria:

r 1. Hold Regular Lodge Meetings in Accordance with Section 74 of the SPJST By-Laws and Offer a Well-Rounded Fraternal Program.

Every lodge is required to hold regular meetings to discuss lodge business with its members. Service to each other — as fellow SPJST members — and service to the community is an important part of SPJST’s mission. Rather than mandating a specific number of fraternal activities that your lodge must accomplish in a given year in order to remain in good standing and qualify for incentives, the greater focus is on lodges working to host a healthy mix of “quality” events that bring value to SPJST’s community presence.

r 2. Return All Paperwork.

• Form 990 or Form 990-T for 2021 (due May 15, 2022)

• Fraternal Activity Summaries (due January 15, 2023)

• Updated Lodge Officer Listing (due January 15, 2023)

r 3. Submit Routine News/Photos to the Vestnik.

Every lodge is required to submit news of upcoming events, lodge meetings, and/or meeting/event summaries and/or photographs to the Vestnik as well as to their local media. Youth submissions, member features, and obituaries can also be submitted to the Vestnik. Every lodge is required to have a submission in at least 4 of the 24 published Vestniks in 2022. Of course, the lodge may contribute to the Vestnik more frequently. Local news media features can also satisfy these requirements when the features are shared with the Vestnik (see contact details below).

Vestniks are published on the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Unless otherwise noted in the Vestnik, the deadline for submitting items for publication are the first and third Mondays of each month at 5 p.m.

Articles and photos may be submitted in several ways:

• Online at www.spjst.org under the “News” tab

• Email to vestnik@spjst.org

• Mail to SPJST Vestnik • PO Box 100 • Temple, TX 76503-0100

• Text to 254-534-0807

r 4. Share Lodge/Member Activities and Stories on Social Media.

Lodges are encouraged to share lodge/member activities and stories on Facebook and/or Instagram. Some examples include lodge members serving a meal at a soup kitchen; members cleaning a cemetery; food drive for local pantry; hosting a heritage or cultural event; and contribution to non-profit organization. The Communication Department is available to assist with fulfilling the lodge’s social media requirement.

Celebrate SPJST’s 125th Anniversary at Heritage Fest, October 15 in La Grange

Come one, come all as SPJST celebrates its 125th anniversary on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) Heritage Fest in La Grange! SPJST’s roots run deep in Fayette County, and we look forward to having you come out and join in the celebration! The event is being held in conjunction with TCHCC’s 25th anniversary. TCHCC is located at 250 West Fairgrounds Road in La Grange, Texas.

Early birds are invited to come out Friday evening for an informal gath ering in front of the Main Center. TCHCC’s famous homemade chicken and dumplings will be served while it lasts in the Hanslik Banquet Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m. The KJT Octoberfest on the Deck will begin at 4 p.m. with music by the Dujka Brothers from 6 until 9:30 p.m. Mark and John Dujka have been making music together for more than 34 years and have several acknowledgements to their name.

Saturday’s the Big Day Gates open at 10 a.m., and an opening ceremony kicks off the day at 10:30 a.m. The Cavender’s Auto Country Hospoda will be filled with cold beverages and musical enter tainment by the famous Round Top Brass Band of Round Top and Czech and Then Some of Ennis from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. In the SPJST Tent next to the restored SPJST Lodge 19, Ve lehrad Hall, enjoy hospitality and music throughout the day, including performances by the SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Concert Orchestra and the Dallas Czech Orchestra.

SPJST’s anniversary program starts at 1 p.m. and will include a tribute to SPJST founders and frater nalists.

The main program will be fol lowed by fun and games, including the Texas World Kolache Eating Championship at 2 p.m. Check-in and warm up for the SPJST Corn hole Tournament begins at 2 p.m. Bags fly at 3 p.m. Team registration is $20.

The TCHCC Beer Tasting Com petition follows at 4 p.m. Check out the charitable dunking booth, too.

Evening Program in the Amphitheater

The final event of the Fest will

kick off at 5:30 p.m. with Divine Testament providing great country gospel music for the social hour.

$10, and tickets can be purchased online from spjst.org. Only 370 are available. A special VIP ticket is $25 each and includes meet and greet, picture, autograph, and front row seat. Only 30 tickets will be sold for VIP. All VIPs must be onsite by 6 p.m. One drink ticket is provided with each VIP pass. Available tickets can be purchased at spjst.org.

Experience the Czech Village

SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration

at the TCHCC Heritage Fest and Muziky

Czech Village

Saturday, October 15, 2022

Car Show

250 West Fairgrounds Road • La Grange, Texas

KJT State Taroky Championship Hanslik Hall

Attendees are encouraged to stroll TCHCC’s Czech Village, an early 1900s recreated village complete with residential houses, barns, and stores. Demonstrations of early life for the immigrants will take place across the grounds throughout the day. See the Zapalac Saw Mill pro cess logs to lumber; see press opera tions come alive in the Czech Newspaper Museum; experience firsthand blacksmithing, corn shel ling and grinding, hay pressing, and the making of textiles, soap, noodles, sausage, honey, and more. Chil dren’s activities will be available by the Leo’s Club (train ride), and our friends with KJZT will be stationed nearby with the pumpkin painting patch.

Charitable Dunking Booth

Then at 7 p.m., THE KING LIVES! Don’t miss the ultimate trib ute to Elvis Presley in concert, star ring international award-winning artist Kraig Parker, with the Royal Tribute Band & Brass. For more than 20 years, this act has toured the world, keeping the spirit and time less music of Elvis alive in the hearts of eager fans. Experience the authen tic look, voice, and presence of music’s greatest icon. You will be “all shook up” by the show that has been hailed as “the closest thing to the King!” Elvis has not left the building! Admission to the show is 9 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

11 a.m. - 6 p.m. 1 p.m. 2 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m.

Gates Open

Opening Ceremony

Czech & Then Some Band and Round Top Brass Band Hospoda Tent

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Concert Orchestra and Dallas Czech Orchestra SPJST Tent

SPJST Founders Tribute SPJST Tent

Kolache Eating Contest SPJST Tent

SPJST Cornhole Tournament SPJST Tent

TCHCC Beer Tasting Competition Hospoda Tent

D’Vine Testament Gospel Singers

Sanford Schmid Amphitheater

Elvis Tribute with Kraig Parker

Sanford Schmid Amphitheater

General Admission - $10 at the door

H-E-B Fireworks Finale Sanford Schmid Amphitheater

Music

Food & Available Show Painting by Activities

Czech Gift Shop Demonstrations

The Antique Farm Equipment Show, sponsored by the South Texas Wheel Spinners and Crank Twisters Club, and an antique and classic car show by H&H Automotive will spread through the village. Visit the country store for some good buys, including fresh, stone-ground corn meal for cooking. The Janak Barn and Texas Czech Agricultural Mu seum displays farm practices and implements from the late 1800s to 1940. There will also be mule-drawn wagon rides around the grounds all day.

The Czech Village houses two music museums. The Czech Music Museum of Texas is located in the Kalich House and features four gen res of Czech music – classical, folk, polka, and liturgical. The Polka Lover’s Club of Texas Museum is located in the Hoelscher House and

Fish Pond by SPJST

Huebner Center and features a dis play of Texas polka bands as well as memorabilia and photos of the Polka Lover’s Club of America, Texas Chapter.

Visit TCHCC’s Czech Gift Shop to browse the brand-new stock of au thentic Czech items, T-shirts, caps, crystal, periodicals, music CDs, and Christmas decorations for 2022.

Tarok Players, Take Note!

Hanslik Hall at TCHCC will be the site of the annual KJT State Tarok Tournament. Entry fee is $25 and includes lunch. Four one and one-hour rounds will be played. Registration is at 8 a.m., and play be gins at 9 a.m. Lunch break is after the second round. The top four scorers after four rounds will receive trophies and cash prizes (first through fourth place). Table winners will be paid $5 after each round. All players are welcome. Door prizes will be awarded. Pre-registration is requested but not required. The entry fee is refundable if unable to attend.

If you have questions or for more in formation, contact KJT or TCHCC at 888-785-4500 or email info@czechtexas.org.

To register, mail $25 per player and your name, address, phone, and email to TCHCC, PO Box 6, La Grange, Texas 78945.

See You There!

Enjoy the current featured ex hibits at the Center: 125 Years of SPJST in the Museum and the up dated military and glass exhibits in the Library. Have you always won dered about your Czech roots? The Melnar Library will be offering as sistance with genealogy research. Czech out the fun!

—SPJST—

Prize List as of September 21

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 4, Hallettsville

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 151, Wharton

$50 Best Buy Gift Card

Samuel Vanicek (24)

$50 Amazon Gift Card

Samuel Vanicek (24)

$50 Michaels Gift Card

Stephanie Vanicek (24)

$50 Amazon Gift Card

Stephanie Vanicek (24)

$50 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card

Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

$50 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card

Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

$50 Red Lobster Gift Card

Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

$50 Chili's/Fresh Choices Gift Card

Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

$50 The Home Depot Gift Card

Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

$50 Cracker Barrel Gift Card Brian and Joan Vanicek (24)

Wine Basket

Bradley Stavinoha (81)

Slivovice Basket

Lodge 81, Needville

Bissell Revolution Pet Pro Deep Cleaner

Carolyn Beseda (88)

32” Giant Yellow Peeps

Plush Bunny

Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 9, Snook

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 9, Snook

Custom 125th Anniversary

Laundry Bag

District Five Youth

$50 Visa Gift Card

Delisle Doherty (196)

Gourmia Digital Air Fryer Delisle Doherty (196)

Ozark Trail Utility Cart Delisle Doherty (196)

Copper Fit Massage Gun Delisle Doherty (196)

Ninja Fit Delisle Doherty (196)

Keurig K-Express Delisle Doherty (196)

$50 Academy Sports + Outdoors

Gift Card

Lodge 47, Seaton

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Janice Jahns (88)

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Janice Jahns (88) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Marjorie Bouska White (135) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Marjorie Bouska White (135) Floral Wreath

Melanie Zavodny (246)

$50 Walmart Gift Card

Lodge 97, Placedo $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 32, Victoria $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 32, Victoria

Handmade Doll from Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic

Gay Revel (97)

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 133, San Antonio $50 Prize/Gift Card

Regina House (202) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Regina House (202)

TornadoAlert Severe Weather Detector

Bobby Davis (160)

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 4, Hallettsville $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 80, Holland $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 80, Holland $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 88, Houston $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 88, Houston $50 Prize/Gift Card

Larry W. Pflughaupt Family (88) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Larry W. Pflughaupt Family (88)

4 Jerry Haisler and the Melody 5 CDs

Jerry and Helen Haisler (47)

$50 Sam’s/Walmart Gift Card Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska (200)

$50 Sam’s/Walmart Gift Card Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska (200)

$50 Sam’s/Walmart Gift Card Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska (200)

$50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 28, East Bernard $50 Prize/Gift Card

Albin and Elaine Machu (29) $50 Prize/Gift Card

RVOS $50 Prize/Gift Card RVOS $50 Prize/Gift Card

RVOS $50 Prize/Gift Card RVOS $50 Prize/Gift Card

RVOS $50 Prize/Gift Card

Gayenell Chudej (4) Marlyn Sevcik (4)

Basket of Peanut Goodies Lodge 107, Floresville $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 187, Round Rock $50 Prize/Gift Card

Karen Kaspar (30) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Karen Kaspar (30) $50 Prize/Gift Card Lodge 141, Port Lavaca $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lynda and Larry Plunk (196) $50 Prize/Gift Card

Lynda and Larry Plunk (196) $25 Prize/Gift Card

Regina House (202) $25 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 4, Hallettsville $25 Prize/Gift Card

Lodge 80, Holland $25 Prize/Gift Card

Lynda and Larry Plunk (196) $50 Gift Card Lodge 8, Weimar $50 Gift Card Lodge 6, Cottonwood $50 Gift Card Lodge 6, Cottonwood $50 Gift Card Lodge 6, Cottonwood

$50 Gift Card Lodge 6, Cottonwood $50 Gift Card Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club $50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco

$50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco

$50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card

Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card Lodge 66, Waco $50 Gift Card

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

$50 Cookie Dough plus delivery or shipping within USACookies by Design

Annie and Philip Vahalik (4) Jumbo Waterproof Outdoor Blanket

SPJST

$50 Gift Card

Patsy and Helen Zabransky $50 Gift Card

Henry Mayo

The Pioneer Woman Collection (basket set, serving tray, canister set, plush throw)

David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert

Patriotic Mickey and Minnie door greeters, mini Mickey and Minnie, America-opoly

David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert

Chemical Guys Car Care Kit and Towels

David and Melanie Zavodny Nauert

6 tickets to Houston Astros game Lodge 185, New Braunfels

6 tickets to Houston Astros game Lodge 185, New Braunfels

$50 Olive Garden Gift Card Lodge 84, Dallas

$50 Lowe’s Gift Card Lodge 84, Dallas

$50 Academy Gift Card Lodge 84, Dallas 125 YEARS!PRIZES

$50 Cracker Barrel Gift Card

Lodge 84, Dallas

$50 The Home Depot Gift Card Lodge 84, Dallas

$50 Restaurant Gift Card

Lodge 29, Taylor $75 Academy Gift Card Lodge 29, Taylor

Handmade Cross

Jesse and Linda Pospisil

$50 Visa Gift Card Lodge 25, Ennis

$50 Gift Card Lodge 17, New Tabor

$50 Gift Card Lodge 17, New Tabor

$25 Gift Card Lodge 17, New Tabor

Lodge 030, Taiton

$50 Gift Card Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club

$50 Gift Card

Lisa Bubela

$50 Gift Card

Roy Vajdak

1897 Silver Dollar Coin Lodge 38, Kovar

$50 Gift Card

Save the Date!

Lodge 38, Kovar

$50 Gift Card Lodge 91, San Jacinto

$50 Gift Card Lodge 142, Houston

$50 Gift Card Lodge 142, Houston $50 Gift Card Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station $50 Gift Card Lodge 139, Danbury

$50 Gift Card Lodge 139, Danbury

$50 Gift Card

Come one, come all as SPJST celebrates its 125th Anniversary on Saturday, October 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) Heritage Fest in La Grange!

SPJST’s roots run deep in Fayette County, and we look forward to having you come out and join in the celebration! Event is being held in conjunction with TCHCC’s 25th Anniversary.

Lodge 139, Danbury

Lodge 189, Bryan-College Station

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Lodge 246, Morgan's Point

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Lodge 25 Sisters

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continue to prepare. Visiting their grand parent’s farm was an exceptional treat be cause there were so many children to play with.

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Janie and Dorothy also had the privi lege to visit the Czech Republic together in the 1970s and visit where their families originated from. These ladies extended the SPJST traditions to their family and grandchildren. Both have granddaughters who were SPJST State Queens. Rachel Hunter was the 2005 State Queen, and sisters April and Misty Dvorak both took State Queen titles in 2017 and 2019, re spectively. Rachel and April are both col lege graduates, and Misty is currently enrolled at UT Austin. Janie’s grandsons and great-granddaughter are also SPJST members.

These sisters will forever be bonded from beginning to end. Let us wish them a warm congratulations for keeping their Czech heritage alive. May God bless them both and continue to embrace them in their daily lives! Love you both! A spe cial thanks to Rita Krajca Holland for in viting these 50 year members to receive their pins. Rita is truly a role model for SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis. Her genuine dedication, hard work, and kindness make her exceptional. She is friendly and makes all feel welcome at Lodge 25.

—Jenna Marusak Hunter —SPJST—

Adult and Youth Fraternal News

State Fraternal Director shares October adult, youth member news

State Royalty Appearance

I commend our State Royalty on how well they represented SPJST at Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas, on Saturday, September 10, 2022. They helped with the setup before each kolache eating contest division, handed out awards to the winners at the kolache baking show awards pres entation, and spoke to and handed out Cars & Guitars information at the Ko lache Festival Street Rod and Classic Cars Show. By doing these events and activities, the royalty gets to experi ence and interact with people, build confidence, and help in their com munication skills with others.

Recognizing Grandparents

A big shoutout to several of our youth clubs for putting on nice Grand parents Day programs. Way to go, youth clubs in Lodges 9, Snook; 17, New Tabor; 30, Taiton; 47, Seaton; and 81, Needville. If I left anyone out, please let me know so I can recognize you next month.

Two Big Events

Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. That means cooler morn ings and evenings on the back deck watching leaves fall from the trees. It’s also a great time to have a big event! SPJST is hosting two big events in October.

SPJST 125th Anniversary

Our first event is our 125th anniver sary. We hope to see many of you at the big celebration in La Grange at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center on Saturday, October 15. See pages 4 to 7 of this Vestnik for the flyers with information about the day. There will be activities for all ages. Come out and help us celebrate!

Our 125th anniversary prize draw ing tickets are available for purchase. We are giving away 125 prizes - each with a value of at least $50 - and there are a couple of ways to purchase

tickets.

• Tickets are $10 each or 15 for $100

• Purchase tickets by:

- Check payable to SPJST Founda tion and mailed to Home Office.

- Venmo @spjst

• Live drawing of the prizes on No vember 18 (tune into Facebook)

Cars & Guitars

We can’t wait to host Cars & Gui tars on Saturday, October 29 at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter. The day will be filled with so much to see, hear, and do from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Planned ac tivities include a classic car show, music festival, silent auction, 50-50 drawing, food, arts/crafts vendors, kids’ activities, a disc golf tournament, and family fun.

If you have not visited Camp Kubena, this is the time to do so! Mel anie, Brooke, Tammy, Camp Kubena staff, and I will be out there. Come by and say hello! We look forward to see ing you there. All of the information is at campkubena.com.

Five-Handed 88

Calling all members and our tour nament players! Are you interested in learning how to play Five-Handed 88? Honorary District Two Director Bobby Wuensche is willing to teach all who are interested in learning how to play the game. Anyone who is in terested, please send me an email to frankh@spjst.com or call me at 254534-0681 by October 17. If I have more than 15 people interested, we will set up a time at the Home Office in Temple sometime in early No vember, and Bobby can go over the

rules and play some rounds. Again, please let me know soon as possiblebut no later than October 17.

District Fun Days 2022

Each district is requested to send in information about their fun day. Keep checking the Vestnik for details. The dates and locations are:

District One - Sunday, October 16 Lodge 17, New Tabor District Two - Sunday, October 23 Lodge 47, Seaton

District Three - Sunday, October 9 Dallas Sokol

District Four - Saturday, October 1 Lodge 49, Rowena

District Five - Saturday, October 8 Lodge 88, Houston

District Six - Saturday, October 15 TCHCC in La Grange District Seven - Sunday, October 23 New Braunfels VFW Hall

Christmas Ornament Contest

Hey, kids! It’s time to create your Christmas ornament for 2022! Make sure that you do not use any food items in your ornament design. The Christmas ornament contest will be held at your district fun day. There will not be any online contest this year. Christmas Ornament contest rules ap pear on page 37 of the 2022 SPJST Youth Club Handbook and will be fol lowed. The online version of the hand book may be accessed at spjst.org/programs/youth-programs/.

SPJST Scholarship Application Opens October 1

The scholarship application portal opens on Saturday, October 1 at spjst.org. Please see the online appli cation at spjst.org for details on com

pleting the application. The applica tion is completed and submitted on line. If you have any questions, please contact Sandra Dubcak at 254-7731575, ext. 127.

Lodge Officer Elections

Our lodges will be electing and in stalling officers in the months of No vember and December. Please make sure you add this to your lodge meet ing agenda under new business. We will also need you to record who the officers are and their contact infor mation. This updated information is required in order to receive the Lodge Enhanced Premium Refund.

2022 SPJST Recorded Fraternal Hours

These hours are very important to record. This is how we keep our taxexempt status in place. As of Sep tember 20, we have 205 entries of fraternal hours entered on the frater nalsgive.org website. In 2019, at the end of September, we had 1,375 en tries entered into the website. Please read and be familiar with the En hanced Premium Refund Guidelines. The absolute deadline for all paper work due in the Home Office for 2023 is January 15. Set a reminder on your smart phone. Circle this date on your calendar. Tie a ribbon on your finger. January 15, 2023, is the deadline for all required items to be received. Please plan ahead and meet this very important deadline. Complete rules are outlined on page 3 of this Vestnik.

Youth Vestnik Project

The youth Vestnik Project for Oc tober is a super fun Czech heritage mini puzzle page. This project appears on the back page of this Vestnik. It commemorates Czech Heritage Month and counts as one merit point for October and – as a bonus – all sub missions received by November 4 will be entered in a drawing.

By the way, the Vestnik is including several activities to celebrate the 125th anniversary and Czech Heritage Month. See the September and Oc tober Vestnik’s to participate. All ages are welcome.

Fraternally, Frank Horak

State Fraternal Director —SPJST—

District News =

District One Fun Day

Sunday, October 16

Lodge 17, New Tabor

214 Melodie Dr, West, TX 76691

Estimated arrival: 7:30 p.m.

7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231

Estimated arrival: 9 p.m.

District Two Fun Day

Sunday, October 23

Lodge 47, Seaton

District Three Fun Day

October 9 at Dallas Sokol

Hello, Members!

Please join us for these exciting, up coming events:

Sunday, October 9 – District Three Fun Day at the Czech Slovak Heritage Day at Sokol Dallas. Watch the Vestnik for the schedule. District Three will pay for any SPJST members admission.

*****Youth will also have their Christ mas Ornament Contest on this day. Reg istration will begin when the doors open for 30 minutes.

Saturday, October 15 – SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange, Texas. Gates open at 10 a.m. A charter bus will depart Dallas and pick up in West if anyone is interested. Below is the bus schedule. You must contact Vicki Sims to reserve a seat. It is first come, first sits. Watch the Vestnik for details. You may contact Vicki Sims by email at specialgran412@sbcglo bal.net.

Bus Schedule

7448 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75231

Departure time: 8 a.m.

214 Melodie Dr, West, TX 76691

Departure time: 9:30 a.m.

250 W Fair Grounds Rd La Grange, TX 78945

Estimated arrival: 12 p.m. (noon)

Departure time: 5 p.m.

count due to Czechfest having a presale to guarantee enough food. All District Five youth club families that sign up by Wednesday, September 28 will have free admission and lunch at Czechfest for the entire family with an active youth club member. Don’t forget your orna ment!

District Six youth to host Christmas ornament contest at SPJST anniversary celebration

Hey, District Six Youth and Parents!

We hope to see you at both events. Please see additional information in the flyers that are included in this week’s Vestnik.

Fraternally, Mary Steinman

District Three Treasurer/ Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Four Fall Fun Day October 1 at Lodge 49, Rowena

District Four Fall Fun Day will be Saturday, October 1, 2022, at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena. Members can par ticipate in baked goods - pies, needle work, photography - barns theme, and corn hole.

Registration will begin at 11 a.m. RSVP was due on September 10 to Laura 325-365-6485 or Sylvia 325-4423141. Hope to see everyone there.

Fraternally, Laura Pospichal

District Four President —SPJST—

District Five youth invited to Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest on October 8

Dear Members, The District Five Fall Fun Day with Christmas ornament contest will be held in conjunction with Lodge 88, Hous ton’s Czechfest on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Please use the QR code to sign up for Czechfest. We must get a

Kristen Jones District Five Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Six Fall Family Fun Day October 15 in La Grange

District Six will host its fall family fun day in conjunction with the 125th SPJST Anniversary in La Grange along with the Texas Czech Heritage and Cul tural Center’s Heritage Fest and Muziky We would like our members to enjoy all the festivities. Please meet and register at Velehrad Hall (located on the grounds of TCHCC) on Saturday, October 15, 2022, between 12 and 12:30 p.m. All activities will take place on the grounds of the TCHCC in La Grange. Ham burgers, barbecue sandwiches, and ko laches will be available. There will be lots of exhibitions, booths, tournaments, and music. Check out the complete de tails in the Vestnik.

Along with all the activities, our dis trict will be sponsoring the cornhole tournament. We welcome volunteers and participants in the tournament. It will be a fun time. Throwing begins at 3 p.m.

The annual youth Christmas orna ment contest will also be held in con junction with all the activities. All District Six youth are invited to partici pate whether in a youth club or just a member. See ornament contest rules in Lisa Bubela’s letter which follows.

At 1 p.m., the official program of the SPJST 125th anniversary celebration will be held at Velehrad Hall. Please join us in celebrating this SPJST milestone. We look forward to seeing you there.

Fraternally, Elizabeth Holub District Six Secretary —SPJST—

Get excited! Our district will be at tending and celebrating SPJST’s 125th anniversary at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange on Saturday, October 15, 2022. This will also be our District Six fall fun day!

We are encouraging all District Six youth to participate in a Christmas orna ment contest. Registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. at Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall that is located at TCHCC. Velehrad Hall is the famous building that District Six do nated to TCHCC in 2017. Following judging, we will present awards at the SPJST Tent at 1:45 p.m. right before the kolache eating contest. Complete contest rules can be found in the SPJST Youth Club Handbook which is avail able online at spjst.org.

If you have questions or need more information, please give me a call at 979-543-7120.

Plan to come on out to La Grange and spend the day celebrating SPJST’s proud heritage! See you then!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela

District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

District Seven Spooky Fall Meeting October 23 at New Braunfels VFW Hall

Lodge 185, New Braunfels will host the District Seven Spooky Fun Day on Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the VFW Hall, 600 Peace Avenue in New Braun fels. Registration for contests and door prizes will begin at 2 p.m. We will have trunk-or-treat beginning at 2:30 p.m. and dominoes at 3 p.m. The youth will have outside activities to keep them busy. Lodge 185 will provide a svacina (after noon snack) at 5 p.m.

Please RSVP to your lodge secretary by October 17 so the lodge knows how much snacks to buy.

Lodges are asked to bring a gift ($20 value) for the prize drawing to benefit the district and a door prize ($10 value), or lodges may prefer to mail a $30 check to District Seven Treasurer Sandra Hog gard, l4 Dallari Court, San Antonio, Texas 78216. Deadline to send a check is October 17. Lodges will be recog nized for their donations.

Members are encouraged to bring items for the silent auction to benefit the district youth. The youth will also have a raffle, and each youth club is asked to bring a prize.

The district is collecting old eye glasses and cases and aluminum can tabs. These items may be brought to the district meeting.

Contests

• Christmas Ornament youth members only

The following contests will be held for members and non-members:

• Dominoes (age 16 and over)

• Adult Ornament Contest (age 16 and over) - ornament size must be no larger than 6 inches by 6 inches.

• Homemade Cookies Contest (age 16 and over) - recipe must be submittedplace 25 cookies on a disposable platecookies will be donated to the silent auc tion.

• Needlework (age 16 and over) - entry must be made entirely by hand and must be made by the person entering. Needle work includes embroidery, crochet, knit ting, needlepoint, and cross stich, and must be made during the past year.

Halloween costumes are encouraged, as well as decorated trunks and candy givers. We will have trunk-or-treat and

contests consisting of costume contest and best decorated trunks. Bring candy to hand out.

Come have a spooktacular day with us! Bring a friend and let’s show them that SPJST knows how to have fun!

Agenda 2 p.m. — Registration for Contests and Door Prizes

District Meeting

District President James House Posting of Colors/ Pledge of Allegiance District Youth Welcome

Lodge 185 President Donnie Howard Roll Call of Officers and Lodges

District Secretary Wendy Pruski Spring 2023 Meeting Host Lodge to be selected at the meeting 2:30 p.m. — Trunk-or-Treat

Palacios 223 Shiner 10

Kovar 38 Placedo 97 Brenham 169 Dime Box 13

El Campo-Hillje 40 La Grange 106 Pasadena 172 Bay City 240

From the Desk of Delisle L. Doherty SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Your Life

Introducing Our New Territories

As SPJST continues to evolve, we continue to look for new ways to better serve our members and prospective members. One of the ways we will ac complish this is through our new territory manager program. In the past, we have had seven RGAs (regional general agents) - one for each district. Although a nice concept, it created boundaries, turf wars, and “it’s my district” attitudes amongst the districts. The truth is we are one organization made of seven districts, and 102 lodges. We are not seven sep arate boundaries and 102 separate build ings; we are one organization in one state.

Beginning October 1, 2022, we will break up the state into three territories. The territories will cross district bound aries so no one district will have its own territory. We will still have seven dis

tricts, but multiple districts will be within the boundaries of each territory.

Below is a list of the lodges in each territory:

West - 1

Rowena 49 Lubbock 157

South Plains 215 Seguin 258

Corpus Christi 79 San Angelo 160

El Paso 219 Robstown 117

New Braunfels 185 Abilene 229

San Antonio 133 Jourdanton 202

Midland 230

East - 2

Fayetteville 1 East Bernard 28

Schulenburg 67 El Maton 148

Lufkin 191 Hallettsville 4

Taylor 29 Needville 81

Wharton 151 Houston-West 196

Weimar 8 Taiton 30

Houston 88 Austin 155

Snook 9 Victoria 32 San Jacinto 91 Iowa Colony 162

Buckholts 15 Port Lavaca 41 Floresville 107 Warrenton 179 New Tabor 17 Ellinger 51

Danbury 139 Moulton 184 Elgin 18 Gonzales 57 Sealy 141 Caldwell 186 Moravia 23 Sweet Home 63 Houston 142 Round Rock 187 Bleiberville- Nelsonville 201 Houston-Midtown 232

North - 3

Pilot Point-Tioga 5 Beyersville 48 Dallas 84 Academy 177 Terrell 205 Cottonwood 6 West 54 Temple 87 Longview 178 Mexia 206 Cyclone 24 Waco 66 Fort Worth 92 Falls County 182 Iowa Park 207 Ennis 25 Seymour 73 Wheelock 94 Arlington 183 Corsicana 226 Elk 35 Wichita Falls 76 Dallas 130 Centerville 188

Bryan 39 Holland 80 Ennis 135 Seaton 47 Ennis 82 Fort Worth 154 Bryan-College Station 189 Bruceville-Eddy 200 Morgan’s Point 246

Each territory will have a territory manager assigned. The territory manager

3 to 4 p.m. — Dominoes Youth will have fun activities planned to do while the domino tourna ment is being played. Contests: Hallo ween Costume Contest, Best Decorated Trunk, Homemade Cookies Contest (16 and over), Adult Ornament Contest (16 and over), Needlework (16 and over), Dominoes (16 and over), and Youth Christmas Contest

5 p.m. — Svacina provided by Lodge 185, New Braunfels

Contest winners announced Split-the-Pot, Silent Auction Door prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Adjourn

Fraternally, Wendy Pruski District Seven Secretary —SPJST—

will work closely with the directors to help grow each area. They will be fo cused on only SPJST and the agents to help increase communication and partici pation. The agents, although assigned to a lodge, will be available to all lodges in that territory. With boundaries down, each lodge will have more agents to con tact, refer new members, to ask ques tions, help with changes, membership drives, and solicit help with local lodge events in the community. This will allow us to create more visibility in the com munities, become more active, and get us to the next level.

We are excited to bring this program to life. I believe it will increase com munication, create a more professional agent program, give more support to the lodges, and show that SPJST is not 102 lodges and seven districts, but one frater nal.

In the next article, we will introduce the territory managers and share their ex perience and bio. Watch for this article.

“Celebrate endings—for they precede new beginnings.”

—Jonathan Lockwood Huie

My door is always open; figuratively and literally.

Stay blessed, Delisle L. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing 832-232-2049

—SPJST—

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Lodge 6, Cottonwood hosts successful booth at Westfest

Vice President Don Urbanovsky called the meeting to order and led membership in reciting the Pledge of Al legiance. Sister Peggy Dobecka recited the SPJST pledge. Members held a mi

nute of silence to acknowledge the de ceased lodge members and those who lost their lives in the 9-11 disaster. Sister Irene Peterson reported 20 adults and two guests present for the meeting. Brother Urbanovsky acknowledged Brother Milton Peterson was in atten dance. It was so good to see him and hear he’s progressing in rehab. Brother Urbanovsky thanked the

youth group for the delicious meal served prior to the meeting for Grand parents Day.

Minutes of the last meeting were read by Sister Barbara Hykel. Sister Peggy Dobecka provided the treasurer’s report. Both reports were approved by the members present.

Sister Jeanette Beseda gave an up date on Home Office news. She also thanked all the members and volunteers who helped with making our booth a success at Westfest.

Sister Hykel reported the lodge sent a get well card to Milton Peterson and a sympathy card to the John Engelke family. She read a thank you note from the Ronald McDonald House for the do nation of aluminum cans and pull tabs.

Under old business, hall repairs were discussed. Under new business, Saint Martin Church offered to purchase our extra homemade bread for preparing dressing at their upcoming picnic. Membership voted to do so.

The committee for charitable contrib utions met prior to the start of this meet

ing. Brother Urbanovsky read the names of recipients and how the funds will be distributed.

Eight members volunteered to par ticipate in four auditing committees, three members per group. They will audit the following bank accounts: youth, insurance, bar, and trustees. The audit will take place prior to the next meeting, Friday, October 7. It was de cided to have a 6 p.m. meal. Then, au dits and monthly meeting will follow.

September birthday was Marshall Peterson. Progressive door prize drawn was Steven Hrabal, not present. Atten dance door prize drawn and presented to Bobby Dobecka, Kim Seith, and Mat thew Peterson.

Stay healthy everyone!

Patti Rosales, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 6, Cottonwood appreciates westfest volunteers

Many thanks to all the members and volunteers who worked to make the SPJST food booth a success. Westfest is an outdoor Czech festival held in West, Texas, which is held over the Labor Day weekend from Friday to Sunday. Lodge

At Friday night’s potato peel, vol

unteers peeled 400 pounds of potatoes.

TOP LEFT PHOTO - The kitchen crew on Saturday and Sunday morning cooking potatoes are Ray Rosales, Jea nette Beseda, and Gina Vera. Not pic tured is Patti Rosales.

BELOW RIGHT PHOTO - Sun day night booth crew pictured are Danny Neckar helping customers at the win dow. Don Urbanovsky and Ashley Hal bert prepare orders for the sausage boats.

Come visit us at Westfest next year!

Friday, September 2 to Sunday, September 4, 2022 • West, Texas • Submitted by Patti Rosales, Reporter

6, Cottonwood is well known for serving a sausage boat. It’s a boat-shaped bowl filled with parsley-buttered potatoes, seasoned sauerkraut, sausage link, and a slice of homemade bread.

Lodge 4, Hallettsville members join walking league

Dear Members,

Our lodge met Sunday, August 14, 2022, at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m.

Secretary-Treasurer Helen Zabransky presided over the meeting until Vice President Annie Vahalik arrived from at tending another SPJST meeting. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Resolutions of sympathy were read for deceased members, Vivian Anne Chudej, Alton Albert Mihalcik, Judith Ann Krizak Berger, Anita Rosie Hagers, and Colonel Robert “Bob” Kubena. A moment of silence followed.

It was voted to again join the Walk Across Texas Fall Walking League with Annie serving as captain. It begins Sep tember 25 and goes for eight weeks.

Members voted to accept Phillip Ha dash as a member of our lodge. Wel come!

FAC Annie reported on and invited everyone to attend the SPJST 125th An niversary Celebration on Saturday, Oc tober 15 at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange and the Cars & Guitars event at Camp Kubena on October 29.

Election of officers will be held at the next meeting. Plans for our annual Christmas social will be finalized.

The meeting adjourned, and lunch

followed.

Door prize winners were Alene Stef fek, Helen Zabransky, and Patsy Za bransky.

Next Meeting—November 13

The next meeting will be Sunday, November 13 at the Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Lunch will be served, and door prizes awarded.

Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 23, Moravia members gather for september meeting

Lodge 9, Snook to host October 9 Czech family heritage day event

The Wednesday, September 7, 2022, SPJST Lodge 9, Snook meeting was called to order by President Donnie Hejl at 6:30 p.m. Donnie Hejl led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Roll of officers was called. Minutes from the August meeting were approved. Hall manager, fraternal, treasurer, and statewide reports were given.

The youth club will dance the beseda at the Kolache Festival on September 10 and have a Grandparents Day celebra tion on September 11.

We welcomed new members Poet Ann-Jones Moltzer and Audrey Webb. Ann Sebesta and Lydia Faust spoke about National Night Out on Tuesday,

October 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the City Park. The adult lodge and youth club will participate.

Bill Elsik spoke to us about our Czech Family Heritage Day that will be held at the hall on Sunday, October 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. We want to encourage the community to bring photographs to share and swap as well as farm imple ments to display.

Under old business, we replaced

SPJST President/CEO attends KJT Convention

three air conditioners and will sponsor a walk-up sign for Snook Athletics.

Under new business, a motion was passed to sponsor flag football.

September birthdays include Sandra Stone (10th) and Hannah Kovar (11th).

The meeting adjourned at 7:19 p.m.

Next Meeting—October 5

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 5.

Fraternally, Hannah Kovar, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis gives to Meals on Wheels

Dear Readers, Lodge 25, Ennis met Thursday, Sep tember 8, 2022. Betty prepared a meal for the members and guests consisting of chicken spaghetti and all the trim mings. Thank you, Betty!

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Margaret. A mo ment of prayer was observed for de ceased member Josephine Grmela, and on the sick list are Johnny Slovak and Adolph Novy. All reports were given and accepted as read. A thank you note was read from Samuel Zmolik thanking

SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek and wife Joan were honored to attend the 43rd KJT General Conven tion on Friday, July 15, 2022, at Hilton College Station and Conference Center in College Station, Texas. LEFT PHOTO: From left are Jonathan and Elizabeth Kubicek with daughter Felicity, President/CEO and Mrs. Vanicek, and Wilma and David Wagner. Elizabeth, Felicity, and Wilma are members of SPJST Lodge 4, Halletts ville. Elizabeth was the 1997 SPJST State Queen.

RIGHT PHOTO: President/CEO Brian Vanicek, center, is pictured with KJT State President/CEO Chris Urban, left, and KJT State Vice President David Wagner.

Enjoying refreshments after the Lodge 23, Moravia quarterly meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, are, left to right, Theresa Rerich, Elizabeth Holub, and Wanda and David Carpenter. David was welcomed into the lodge after recently transferring to Lodge 23 from Lodge 67, Schulen burg. Welcome, David!

the lodge for the scholarship money. It was decided to donate $250 to Meals on Wheels.

Next Meeting—October 13

The next meeting will be Thursday, October 13. See you then!

Fraternally yours, Margaret Krajca, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennis honors september birthdays

eight adult members, and 15 youth members were in attendance.

Treasurer Lisa Bubela was unable to attend due to a conflict. A motion by Stephanie Janssen, seconded by Kirby Lange, was made to defer the treasurer’s report. The motion carried.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, President Ronnie Rieger opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for our de parted members and service personnel. Officer roll call showed Tammy Cannon absent. The August minutes were read and approved.

Ronnie gave the treasurer’s report. Linda read a thank you from the Taylor Public Library for Lodge 29’s donation to the Summer Reading Performer Shows. A total of 369 children and 114 adults enjoyed the shows. The Com munications Department is working on a process on the website to collect fra ternal and community service hours. Online demonstrations and meetings will be set up in the districts with lodge officers. SPJST’s 125th Anniversary Celebration will be in La Grange at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center on Saturday, October 15 with a program at 1 p.m. Tickets are being sold for a chance at winning from 125 items donated by the lodges and members. The Cars & Guitars event will be held on Saturday, October 29 at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter. This will be a chance for people to visit the beautiful conference and retreat center. Activities include classic cars, music, food, arts/crafts vendors, kids’ activities, a disc golf tournament, and family fun.

Jesse Pospisil reported the barbecue shed has been removed from the grounds. He has been working on the trophies with Frankie Pustejovsky and will be working on preparing the grounds for the barbecue cook-off which is September 23 and 24.

Ronnie discussed the successful bar becue sponsors’ appreciation dinner that was held in August. Ronnie informed

members we will be putting tickets on the cooker entry containers and filling the cooker goodie bags on Wednesday, September 21 at 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed. The adult lodge will be having the silent auction, and any donations are appreciated. Fajitas on Wheels will be selling breakfast tacos on Saturday morning. Judges are needed for the bar becue entries.

Members celebrating birthdays are Ainsley Wiegand, Paul Pasemann, Dan iel Pasemann, and Matthew Pasemann. Anniversaries are celebrated by Cristy and Mike Girod (21 years) and Albin and Elaine Machu (56 years).

Door prizes were donated by Kather ine Merka. Mary Jane Pustejovsky vol unteered to bring them next month.

The meeting was then adjourned.

Next Meeting—October 12

The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30 p.m. Fraternally submitted, Linda Pospisil Secretary-Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton reports on May meeting

Dear Vestnik Readers,

The SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton meeting was called to order on May 18, 2022, at the Taiton Community Center by Pres ident Yvonne Marcaurele. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by State Fraternal Director Frank Horak, and a moment of silence was observed for any sick or de parted members.

The minutes for the April meeting were read and approved. Four officers,

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Patsy Baker reminded the members of events that would be happening around the state. She informed the members of the Cars & Guitars event at Camp Kubena on October 29. She also re ported that registration for camp has begun, and the deadline would be June 7. We then discussed our Adopt a High way commitment. We decided to con tinue to work with this program and keep our area clean.

Secretary Marjorie Treumer then shared the new insurance issued, re instatements, death claims, and the ter minations with the members.

Old Business

The District Six Annual Meeting was a huge success.

The youth leader and camp chap erone training was very informative. The theme this year will be western“Saddle Up with SPJST!”

New Business

YAD is scheduled for July 10 at Tai ton Community Center, hosted by Lodge 30, Taiton. The menu will be hamburgers or sloppy joes with chips and dessert. Kitchen help will be David Marcaurele, Debbie Krpec, and Wendy Korenek. The tabulation committee will be Stephanie Janssen and Marjorie

Lodge 97, placedo members support 125th anniversary prize drawing

Lodge 97, Placedo members Judy Bellanger, Gay Revel, Darrell Tomas, and Ber nadette Bellanger complete their hopefully lucky drawing tickets for the big SPJST 125th Anniversary prize drawing. A total of 125 prizes - each with a value of at least $50 - will be awarded in the drawing.

Lodge 29, Taylor readies for annual barbecue cook-off

Lodge 25, Ennis recognized the September birthday celebrants with a party. Happy birthday to, front, left to right, Theresa Emlett, Adell Rejcek, Suzie Betik, and Ellen McDonald. BACK: Linda Arnold, Ernie Martinek, Annette Honza, and Arlene Honza.

—Submitted by Margaret Krajca, Reporter

Treumer.

President Yvonne Marcaurele shared a report on the recent webinar for the Advisory Council.

Faith Korenek was then honored for her time spent in the youth program. Congratulations on your graduation!

Happy birthday was wished to Grady Lange and Brett and Brad Bacak. We wish them many more blessed years to come.

Members then discussed having email meetings during the summer months. Karen Kaspar made a motion to

have email meetings, and Marjorie Treumer seconded. The motion carried.

The meeting was adjourned by Pres ident Yvonne Marcaurele.

Fraternally yours, Marjorie Treumer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 35, Elk and Elk Hall, Inc. report on September meetings

On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, President Randy Pavelka called the meetings to order at 7:08 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by of ficers, members, and guests. We had 15 members and two guests present.

Secretary Carla Price read her August 24 meeting reports, and with no correc

tions, they were approved as read. Treasurer Cari Hammer read her reports as well and with no corrections, they were approved as read. Floor Chair Gene Pavelka gave his turn-in money. Bar Chair Randy Pavelka reported on his month, and we did very well.

Under new business, it was brought up that the outside air conditioner units need to be washed out to help them per form better. The guys are to get together and take care of that.

The bell that has been in our hall for many, many years needs to be taken

down or reinforced to make sure it is stable and cannot fall from the ceiling in the future. That job was tabled for future discussion.

It was discussed about putting a dou ble sink with a vanity in the lady’s rest room. Fred Kubitza is checking on getting the vanity.

A $50 gift card was mailed to the lodge for the SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration to be held on Saturday, Oc tober 15 at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Heritage Fest in La Grange.

Under new business, Gene Pavelka made a motion to anyone leaving the hall after 8:30 p.m. and coming back into the hall will now be charged a $6 re-entry fee after that time. Tammy Pa velka seconded the motion, and it passed.

With no other business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:37 p.m.

We had our fish fry on Saturday night, September 17, and it was great.

Everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. The fish and trimmings were deli cious. Thank you to Fred and Diana Ku bitza for getting all the supplies together and to those that helped to make it pos sible for everyone.

Fraternally yours, Janie Brewer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville hosts successful annual fundraiser

The monthly meeting for members of Lodge 48, Beyersville was held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the hall. President Leshikar opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. The secretary’s report was read and ac cepted. The treasurer reported on the success of the fundraiser that was held in August and will have a financial state ment for the October meeting.

Youth Leader Michelle reported that the youth will be selling tickets for the Texas Critter Crusaders fundraiser to be held at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor on Oc tober 22. This will benefit Taylor Ani mal Shelter.

We discussed moving forward with the addition of covered porches to the building and will be soliciting bids for

this project. Other items discussed were a floor sweeping machine and televi sions for the hall.

Motions were made and approved to make a donation of $100 to Texas Critter Crusaders and $200 to Thrall Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser being held on September 17.

A motion was made and approved to adjourn.

Next Meeting—October 10

The next meeting will be on Monday, October 10 at 6 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Alice Bracewell, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 48, Beyersville shares annual fundraiser scenes

The Lodge 48, Beyersville annual fundraiser held on Saturday, August 20, 2022, was a huge success. We want to say thank you to the membership and friends of Beyersville for their purchase of tickets, the generous donations, and many hours of assistance in making this event a success. These funds will be used entirely to continue the projects that were in the original plans and to make this an even more community-friendly gathering establishment for many types of events.

BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, Robert and Bonnie Le shikar, Michelle Newsom, Alice Bracewell, Linda Mokry, Bonnie Urbanek, and Kim Ogden. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 48 President Robert Leshikar, far left, is pictured with winners Herman Kaase, Friends of the Bride representative, and Penny Kruse. Raffle assistant Michael Urbanek is in the background.

Saturday, August 20, 2022 • Lodge 48, Beyersville • Submitted by Alice Bracewell, Secretary

Lodge 49, Rowena: site of Oktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 1

All are invited to Oktoberfest which will be a fun evening for the entire family on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 6 to 10 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena, located at 706 South FM 2133 in Rowena, Texas.

Der Klein Steins will provide live German music. Der Klein Steins origi nating in 1989 specializes in playing music heard at Oktoberfests around the world. The band plays music from Ger many, Austria, and Czechoslovakia which includes Bavarian, Tyrolean, Oberkrainer, and Egerlander music.

Through the years, the band has en tertained polka and waltz lovers all over South-Central Texas. The music features both German and English vocals.

Other activities include dancing, kid and adult games, photo booth, German food will be served by Rowena Bar and Grill Filling Station. BYOB and Horny Toad Brewing and Concession will be available.

Festivities are:

6 p.m. - Wilkommenn and beverages open / Meal served 6:30 p.m. - German Polka Band and Dancing 10 p.m. - Auf Wiedersehen

Games and competitions will in clude:

Best German Attire (all)

Stein Holding Tournament (adults)

Mustache Tournament (adults)

Best Polka/Waltz Dancers (all) Best Chicken Sound Impersonator (all)

Ein Platz with traditional German meal is $50 per person. Date night for two with traditional German meal is $80. Family of four with meals is $160. Tickets can be ordered online at https://tinyurl.com/OktoberfestBSA22

Proceeds go to support the Texas Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of America.

—SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle shares September Meeting Scenes

Lodge 84, Dallas members to celebrate heritage at October events

Dear Readers,

Members of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, September 18, 2022, for their monthly meeting at Celebration Restau rant. The meeting was brought to order by President Vicki Sims at 2:40 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Flag Bearer Charles Nemec, and a mo ment of silence was held for our de parted members, troops serving our country, and all those who may be under the weather. Secretary Cherri Petr read the minutes from the August meeting; minutes were approved by all present. Secretary Cherri then read correspon dence from the Home Office.

Youth Leader Lynda Novak pre sented her report. The youth are contin uing to meet monthly. They are submitting their Vestnik projects and are encouraged to attend the upcoming Czech Heritage Day at Sokol Dallas on October 9, the SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebration in La Grange on October 15, and contribute with plans for Make A Difference Day on October 22.

Sister Lynda then gave her reports on Fraternal Council and Czech Culture Society. The Czech Heritage Day cele bration is to be held on Sunday, October 9 at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Ave nue in Dallas, Texas 75231. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m. with opening cere mony at 12 noon with events all day until 6 p.m. Admission is $10 (ages 16 and up). There will be a performance by

the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra will be play ing for your dancing pleasure from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be booths with Czech items for sale, silent auction, and prize drawings, a European Soccer school, and lots of entertainment for the youth. Food and beverages will be available. There will be so much fun and entertain ment I cannot list it all! So mark your calendars to join in for the fun on Sun day, October 9!

Under old business, President Vicki Sims gave an update on the bus going to La Grange for the SPJST 125th Anni versary Celebration on Sunday, October 15. Secretary Cherri Petr said that if any member who was due to receive their 50- or 75-year membership pin this year and did not, they are to contact Tammy Martinez at the SPJST Home Office at 800-727-7578.

Treasurer Jim Liska then gave his re

—Submitted by Lisa Ellsworth

port. President Vicki Sims thanked ev eryone for coming to the meeting, she said she hoped to see everyone on Sun day, October 9 at the Czech Heritage Day Celebration.

A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting so that everyone could then enjoy their meal!

I hope to see everyone in October!

Fraternally, Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 97, Placedo members collect tabs for rmh

From left, Gay Revel, Judy Bellanger, and Bernadette Bellanger, all of Lodge 97, Placedo, bring in more pull tabs to send in to the Home Office as an ongoing charity project for Ronald McDonald House.

Thanks, ladies!

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle held its meeting on September 13, 2022. The hos tesses were Leila Puckett, Lucy Martinez, Maria Nuncio, and Delores York. RIGHT PHOTO: Members

celebrating birthdays in September are Betty Loyd, Mary Ann Krivanek, Delores York, and Lucy Martinez. Happy birthday to these members!

Lodge 88, Houston nominating committee work to identify leaders

The Nominating Committee has been hard at work identifying their rec ommended officers, trustees, and elected committee chairs for 2023. Thus far, they have reached out to all people currently holding those positions, but we still need to hear from anyone else who might like to nominate someone or put their own name in the hat to help lead the Lodge in 2023.

Here are the lodge officers, trustees, and chairs that Nominating Committee

will be making a recommendation on at the next members’ meeting to be held on Sunday, October 9:

President*

First Vice President/ Fraternal Activities Coordinator*

Second Vice President - Bingo Chair

Third Vice President - Swim Club Chair*

Recording Secretary Treasurer

Youth Leader Guide

Sergeant-at-Arms

6 At-Large Trustees

Entertainment Committee Chair

Blue Room Co-Chair

Lodge 187, Round Rock Shares September meeting scenes

* indicates roles that are both officers and trustees

If you would like to nominate some one (including yourself) for one of these positions, please email Nominating Committee Chair Michael Berry michael.paul.berry@gmail.com.

As a reminder, the committee will an nounce its recommendations this Oc tober, but the vote is not until November. Also, if someone is not part of the official recommendation, we will still take nominations from the floor.

Have a great week and come see us at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston, Texas.

Fraternally, Aaron Rigamonti, President —SPJST—

Czechfest Volunteers Needed

Baked Goods: Calling members to donate three dozen individually wrapped baked goods for Czechfest in exchange for two hours of volunteer time toward pool volunteer commit ment. Drop off baked goods by 3:30 p.m. on October 8 to the Youth Club table in the bar area.

Late Evening: Need Czechfest vol unteers for 7 to 9 p.m. shifts on October 8.

Dunk Booth: We need members that are willing to be dunked! Board members? This is a separate signup for the dunking booth. We need eight members to sign up - shifts are 30 mi nutes each, but you get an hour credit!

Dances: Still need those hours, but the 8th doesn't work for you? Sign up to help with a dance on October 1.

Lodge 88, Houston

Czechfest is October 8

We are only one weekend away from Czechfest at Lodge 88, Houston! The date is Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 3 to 9 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, located at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas. Please order your tickets like right now from lodge88.org. It will be a much better party the more we know how many people are coming. Tickets are $15 for adults (includes Czech meal) and $15 for kids (includes Czech meal and unlimited fair games). The Bar Committee is looking to add a true out door beer (and wine) garden experience as well.

The day will include Czech dancers, Czech beer, prize drawing, fun games for all ages, Czech music from the Red Ravens and our very own Czech orches tra, fair games, heritage, family-friendly activities, kolache eating contest, and authentic Czech food. See the flyer on page 37 of this Vestnik.

Next Meeting—October 9

Yep, it’s the day after Czechfest. A couple of important things we will cover: 2023 budget approval and rec ommendation from the Nomination Committee for 2023 officers and trust ees.

New Volunteer Opportunities Added

New volunteer slots have been added to the Signup Genius. If you haven’t gotten your hours, be sure to check it out!

New Year’s Eve: Calling all chefs! We need members to help prepare the New Year’s Eve midnight dinnerblack-eyed peas, sausage, cornbread. In exchange for your culinary skills, you get free admittance to the dance and it’s gonna be fun! We also need servers from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Your admit tance to the dance is also free. Plus it gives you built in NYE plans!

Blue Room Halloween Bash— October 15

The Blue Room Halloween Bash is Saturday, October 15. The spookiness starts at 5:30 p.m. Come for a scary good time. Prizes will be awarded for best costume, best couples costume, scariest costume, funniest costume, and worst costume. Dinner is from Postinos.

Tickets are $30 each. Visit lodge88.org to purchase tickets.

Spooky Kids Night Out—October 15

Spooky Kids Night Out begins at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 15 for those attending the Blue Room event. Come in costume. The night includes Halloween games, prizes, and pizza. Ba bysitters are from the Motherhood Center. Admission is $35. Purchase tickets at lodge88.org.

Remembering Mrs. Josephine

Please join the Lodge in remember ing Mrs. Josephine Pflughaupt. If you were fortunate enough to have known (or even met) her, she was a blessing to all of us. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family as she will forever be missed by Lodge 88.

Fraternally, Aaron Rigamonti, President —SPJST—

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Loren Lambert and Kember Meyer check out the sweets. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Linda Johnson, Mathieu McCarthy, and Alexis Meyer all are about to enjoy some potluck. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Karter Meyer plays with his skeleton that he won from bingo.

ABOVE PHOTO: It’s Janie Bar ron, left, Eldon Lange, and Evelyn Rossi. Eldon will soon be enjoying his Bit O’ Honey candy that he won from bingo!

LEFT PHOTO: Introducing Linda Johnson’s granddaughter Loren Lambert. RIGHT PHOTO: Alexis Meyer rests up before going back for the sweets.

—Submitted by Jennifer McCarthy, Reporter

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle reports on September meeting

The Ladies Circle of Lodge 92, Fort Worth met Tuesday, September 13, 2022, with 36 ladies and several men in attendance. Although I was unable to at tend, it has been reported to me that ev eryone had a good time visiting, shopping, eating, and playing bingo. For the meeting, members had the opportu nity of having a “garage sale.” They brought new, used, or homemade goods to sell for themselves and keep their profits. It is my understanding it was a good meeting.

Several members who had been under the weather were able to attend, and it was so great to see they were feeling much better. Their smiling faces were certainly a plus to see, and that they are on the mend was welcome news.

Business proceeded as usual with the financial report and reading of the mi nutes. President Cathy Simmank brought forward business to be dis cussed.

1 - She announced the need for homemade cakes or baked items for Czech Heritage Day on Saturday, Sep tember 17 at National Hall.

2 - October activities would feature “pumpkins and everything fall time.” There will be a pumpkin decorating contest. So . . . members are encouraged to bring a decorated pumpkin for judg ing. The winner is . . . given who knows what! There will also be a silent auction. Members are encouraged to bring a cou ple of items to donate for this event. Monies from the sale will go into the Ladies Circle “kitty” for future dona tions and expenses.

3 - November will bring a “craft fair” for those “crafters” who have items they would like to sell. Maybe we can find a Christmas present or two from this ac tivity.

4 - November will also be the elec tion of new officers. Our membership has actually gained quite a few new members. They might want to get more involved with leading the activities. We are so happy to be able to continue after the shut down from Covid. It’s such a good feeling to be with others for fel lowship. Fun stuff!

5 - In December, we will welcome Christmas and the birth of our blessed Savior. We will have our annual lunch

Lodge 219, El Paso presents donation to Fabens Fire Department

and maybe the gift exchange. That’s yet to be determined so stay tuned.

Goodness . . . they were busy this day, and I’m sorry to have missed it.

As a reminder, our meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month. All are welcome and are invited to come join us for laughter, love, and nonsense.

Respectfully submitted, Joan Simek Shropshire —SPJST—

Lodge 97, Placedo plans Christmas meeting

SPJST Lodge 97, Placedo held its quarterly meeting on Monday, Sep tember 12, 2022, at the Grapevine Cafe. Gay Revel opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Ken Revel said the opening prayer. Gay Revel told of the passing of Sylvia Bluhm, a member who was very proud of her Czech heritage. Dennis Vanek read the treasury report. Judy Bellanger read the minutes of the last meeting and the recent correspondence. Correspondence about the upcoming territory manager program was also read.

FAC Donna Vanek announced that our next meeting would be the Christ mas one. It was voted to have it Sat urday, December 3 at 9 a.m. at Golden Corral for a breakfast buffet.

District Six Director Annie Vahalik gave an update on upcoming activities. A Czech festival will be held in Victoria on September 25 at the Community Center. The celebration of SPJST’s

125th anniversary will be Saturday, Oc tober 15 in La Grange with many festiv ities. Tickets were made available. Annie also reported on the summer fun at the Camp Kubena.

Judy Bellanger Corresponding Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 107, Floresville gives peanut-themed basket to anniversary raffle

Lodge 107, Floresville held its monthly meeting on Sunday, September 11, 2021, at the lodge hall. President Bielefeld called the meeting to order, youth member Colt Pruski led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of si lence was observed for deceased members, military members, and vet erans as well as the victims of the 9/11 attack.

Roll call of officers found all present. Secretary Pruski read the minutes from the July and August meetings, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Korus read the August treasurer’s report; it was approved as read.

Correspondence were thank you cards from the Ronald McDonald House for donating aluminum can pull tabs and the Poth and Three Oaks Vol unteer Fire Departments for our mone tary and water donations.

The lodge approved a $100 basket of peanut products for the 125th SPJST Anniversary raffle. The basket will in

clude peanut brittle, hot peanuts, salted peanuts, jalapeno peanut brittle, candy peanuts, roasted peanuts, and peanut butter cookies.

Hall Manager Bertrand reported the left kitchen faucet is broken. A new fau cet has been purchased and will be in stalled after the meeting. We still have a number of rentals for 2022 and six for 2023.

Old Business

We discussed the need for LED lights on the newly installed sign. It was de cided lights were not needed due to the road’s proximity, and car headlights will illuminate the sign.

New Business

District Seven’s fall fun day will be Sunday, October 23 at 2 p.m. in New Braunfels at the VFW hall with Lodge 185, New Braunfels hosting the meet ing.

September birthdays are Trey Biele feld on the 3rd and Joel Pavliska on the 30th.

Next Meeting—October 9

The next meeting will be Sunday, October 9 at the lodge hall at 3 p.m.

Fraternally, Polly Bayer, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 219, El Paso President Aracely Quiz and Sales Agent Francisco Viniegra, right, present a donation to Fabens Fire Department Assistant Chief Joe

Saucedo. The donation was contributed by District Four Director Bobby Davis to assistant the fire department with its needs.

Lodge 151, Wharton recognizes deceased members with memorial service

SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton held its quarterly meeting and memorial service on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Wharton Depot Museum. A light meal was served at 6:30 p.m. to eight members and three guests. Vice Pres ident David Bucek led the prayer before the meal.

President Gerald Macha called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for our de parted members. The roll was called, and all of our officers were present. President Macha then welcomed special guests SPJST Sales Agent Mary Jo Sa linas and husband Anton, and Frances Macha.

The June minutes and treasurer’s re port had been handed out to the members. After they had been reviewed, Bennie Hundl made a motion to accept them. The motion was seconded by Treasurer Carolyn Bucek, and it passed.

Communications were read. Secre tary Janie Bucek reported one SPJST policy was surrendered, and two death claims had been paid for one deceased member.

Janie then gave the fraternal activities coordinator’s report. She announced the SPJST District Six fun day will be held on Saturday, October 15 at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center during SPJST’s 125th Anniversary Celebration. Janie then gave details about the upcom ing SPJST 125th Anniversary Celebra tion and the Cars & Guitars event that will be held on Saturday October 29 at

Camp Kubena. Next, she reported the SPJST Communication Department has been working on a new process to col lect fraternal and community service hours. Then she said SPJST scholarship applications will be available on the SPJST website on October 1. Lastly, she stated all lodges and youth groups are encouraged to learn, observe, and cele brate Czech Heritage Month in Texas during October.

David Bucek gave the cemetery re port. He stated the SPJST Velehrad Cemetery is in good shape at the present time.

Contributions

Under new business, Janie Bucek made a motion to donate $100 to S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Need ville; $100 to S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center in Hillje; $100 to Share in Whar ton; and $100 to the Wharton Depot Museum for its model train display. The motion was seconded by Edith Molberg, and it passed.

A memorial service was held for de parted Lodge 151, Wharton members Irvin Chumchal, Father Timothy Patrick Bucek, Delores Ann Stevena, and Edna Emma Kacal. Second Vice President Edith Molberg conducted the memorial service. A candle was lit for each de parted member.

Sales Agent Mary Jo Salinas reported new higher interest rates are available for all SPJST annuities. The current rates are only guaranteed through Oc tober 31.

Door prizes were drawn.

President Macha adjourned the meet ing at 7:37 p.m.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST—

Sharon LaGrange celebrates birthdaY

Lodge 202, Jourdanton Vice President Sharon LaGrange will celebrate her birthday on October 7. Wishing her a very happy birthday!

—Photo by Sandra Hoggard

Lodge 187, Round Rock members remember 9-11

Hello!

We had a great September gathering. We discussed getting some new chairs for the lodge since the ones that we have now are still okay but are starting to show their age and wear. We also recog nized Rubie Volek for keeping up with the landscaping. She does an amazing job. We also had the discussion about 911 and that it has been 21 years since the terrible attack. Linda Johnson brought up that next month is the District Two fall fun fest, and we all plan on being there. The youth were also reminded to start getting ideas and making the Christmas ornaments for the fest.

Our entertainment was a blast! We played bingo. I loved all the different choices that we had for prizes.

We ended our gathering with a deli cious pot roast potluck dinner. Thank you, Rubie Volek and Linda Johnson, for bringing the main course.

September birthday celebrants are Rubie Volek, Johnnie Haak, Mark Oman, Shane Langlanis, Frank Mabry, Amy Rohlack, Rose Mary Franzen, Marshall Oman, Carolyn Hardin, Amanda Chaudoin, Rosalba Lopez, Ciara Meyer, Madysn Long, Ronald Madsen, Gary Priem, Carlye Cantu, John Noles, Cashiana Noack, Jenna Thornton, Stephanie Scmidt, Tucker Pierce, Shirley Rinn, Carl Krueger, Shannon Kasper, Patrick Johnson, Be linda Jirasek, Charlotte Huggett,

Happy birthday, lodge 202, Jourdanton members!

Lodge 202, Jourdan ton members Lloyd House and daughter Sandra Hoggard celebrate their birthdays on September 1 and September 2, respectively. Sandra serves as treasurer and as sistant youth leader for Lodge 202, and Lloyd is past pres ident. Wishing them both a great day!

SPJST contributes funds for new picnic table at priess heights park in new braunfels

District Seven Director Regina House, front, center, presents a check from her discretionary fund to Lodge 185, New Braunfels President Donnie Howard for Priess Heights Park in New Braunfels for a new picnic table in the park. Looking on are members of Lodge 185.

Kimberly Lamb, Lauren Ischy, Clifford McDonald, Cody Winfrey, Gerr Tucker, Chantz Stevens, Peggy Seelig, Joscelyn McDonald, Diane Sansom, and Susan Mclaughlin.

Next Gathering—October 23

Our next gathering will be at the Dis trict Two fall meeting on Sunday, Oc tober 23 at Lodge 47, Seaton. Blessings to all, Jennifer McCarthy Youth Coordinator/Reporter/ Financial Secretary

—SPJST—

Lodge 229, Abilene hosts Oct. 1 membership drive at Festival Gardens

Dear Members and Friends, Lodge 229, Abilene invites all to a membership drive on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Festi val Gardens at Grover Nelson Park, lo cated at 2070 Zoo Lane in Abilene, Texas.

Games for adults and children will be available along with a complimentary meal of hamburgers and/or hot dogs, chips, and drinks.

Insurance reviews are available. Bring your policies for beneficiary changes, address changes, and/or other information. Most of all, bring a friend! Please RSVP to Janice Stevens 325669-7904; Tammy Copeland 325-3334089; or Susie Hudson 325-370-0573. Please save the date and come join in to learn how you can make a difference in your community.

—SPJST—

SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association reports on special called meeting

A meeting of the SPJST Pavelka Cemetery Association was held on Wed nesday, July 27, 2022, at 7:10 p.m. at Elk Hall in Elk, Texas, with 11 members in attendance. President Fred Kubitza Jr. presided over the meeting and called to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was re cited by members.

Billy and Mari Kubitza received questions from the Dieterich family re garding the future burial and tombstone of their loved one’s remains. The Diete richs were considering purchasing a tombstone designed to house cremated remains and asked if there would be any cemetery restrictions regarding it. They also asked if they would still need the two plots already purchased, or can the headstone be placed on one plot since their two remains would be in one head stone. (A picture of the tombstone was provided by the family.)

These questions prompted a called meeting to review our association’s bylaws regarding plots for cremated re mains which was last defined in the November 13, 2013, meeting minutes that states: “For anyone wanting a plot for cremated remains, they must pay the current plot price and only one remain per plot.”

The picture of the tombstone (a twodrawer mausoleum headstone) was given to members for their review along with the dimensions. This would not create any problem and was in line with other tombstone sizes throughout the cemetery.

In the last nine years, more families are choosing cremation due to the exces sive cost of traditional casket burials. Cremated remains require little burial space and thus consideration of ceme tery spaces and the continual care of the overall cemetery is a factor.

Plot size for Rows 1 to 7 is five feet wide by 10 feet long. Plot size in Row 8 and all rows thereafter is four feet wide by 10 feet long. The width of a tomb stone must fit within the width of the plot.

After a brief discussion, Bobby Ku bitza made the motion to amend the bylaws to read:

Allow two cremated remains per plot.

The plot price will be times two.

Individual names for the plot must be defined at the time of purchase. Afterwards, no name deviation or casket burial allowed for that plot.

Tammy Pavelka seconded the mo tion, and it was approved.

Husbands and wives that purchased two plots in the past and now opt for cremation and burial in the same plot can donate one plot back to the cemetery if they so choose. No refunds or name transfers will be given.

With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, Mari Kubitza Secretary-Treasurer Fred Kubitza Jr., President —SPJST—

group of musicians. In addition to ban dleading and announcing duties, John was featured on accordion, trumpet, and vocals. His brother, Mark Dujka, was on saxophones, button box, and vocals; Scott Hodde was on saxophone and but ton box; Jerry Haisler was on guitar and vocals; Mike Marek was on bass guitar; and Matthew Strmiska was on drums. The band was in fine form the entire af ternoon as they cranked out many pop ular selections from the Vrážels’ catalog of crowd favorites.

The Unmistakable Vrazel Sound

As seen in “On The Beat with Mi chael Morris” in the September 2022 issue of The Texas Polka News. For more information, visit TexasPolka News.com.

by Michael Morris SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton

If you are even remotely in touch with your senses, some things in life are instantly recognizable: The Michael Jor dan silhouette . . . the smell of freshly cut grass . . . the taste of a lemon . . . a baby crying . . . McDonalds’ Golden Arches . . . and the sound of the Vrážels’ Polka Band are a few that come to my mind. Let’s not get confused here. I’m not saying that you’re going to see Al fred Vrážel suiting up for the Chicago Bulls, or Michael Jordan onstage sing ing “If I Were A Bird” anytime soon, but you get my drift, right?

On Sunday, July 31, 2022, at SPJST Lodge 24, Flag Hall (Český Prapor), the sights and sounds of the Vrážels’ Polka Band were on full display as 600-plus family and friends of the band – each one a fan – gathered to celebrate the band and their families through the music provided by the Vrážels’ Tribute Band. The hall was brimming with ex citement all day as shouts, hoots, and hollers added to the festive occasion!

John Dujka did an excellent job or ganizing and leading an outstanding

Although I was in attendance in somewhat of a work capacity – promot ing Texas Polka News and to video record the performance – I managed to squeeze in a few dances with my wife, Cindy (Alfred and Bernice Vrážel’s daughter). Among the many highlights I experienced that day, two of my favor ites was seeing former members of the Vrážels’ Polka Band perform during the second set: Led by Alfred Vrážel, Glenn Marek, Bill Collins, Julius Dubčák, David Trojáček, and Franklin Hruška joined the tribute band and they really seemed to enjoy their time on stage to gether. Another highlight was hearing the band render a flawless version of the Unknown Girl polka (Holka Neznáma –Cindy’s favorite) during their final set. This instrumental is one that I’d heard Alfred open his radio show with for many years, but I’d never had the pleas ure of hearing the band play it live, and the guys absolutely nailed it!

The staff and members of Lodge 24, Cyclone deserve much of the credit as they were a key to the event’s success: They prepared and served the delicious sausage, cabbage, and potato plates . . . while the bar staff dispensed the liba tions and refreshments, hauled away mounds of empty bottles and cans, and kept the floor clean for dancers. Extra special thanks to Linda Wilde (Lodge 24 treasurer and daughter of Antón Vrážel) and sister Rose Vrážel for managing the ticket sales and seating arrangements, and to her husband, Daniel Wilde (Lodge 24 President), for his scrump tious sautéed cabbage recipe.

The day was indeed a joyous celebra tion of the Vrážel Polka Band’s im mense legacy, and I got to experience it in person!

Michael Morris

Texas Polka News Contributor SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton —SPJST—

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Celebrates Heritage with Czech-Tex Festival

SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall celebrated Czech heritage on Saturday, September 17, 2022, by hosting a CzechTex Festival with music by The Randy Tatarevich Band and the Jodie Mikula Orchestra. Lodge 92 Ladies Circle made delicious cakes for the cake walk that was held during the band breaks.

A beer mug/stein contest was also held. Women contest winners were 1st - Mary Ann Dickey, 2nd - Lisa Juran, and 3rdJolie Mozingo. Men contest winners were 1st - Steve Pace, 2nd - Jon Paprskar, and 3rd - Mike Hatchett. Congratulations!

Saturday, September 17, 2022 • SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth - National Hall • Photos by Garland and Lisa Ellsworth

Exes, Stepchildren, and a FuneralPlanning Matters

Funerals are for families not enemies.

by Sabrina N. Young, CFSP SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Member and Owner of Young’s Daughters Funeral Home and Bereavement Center

For many, funerals, visitations, wakes, and burials are all important ways to remember - and celebrate - the life of a loved one. However, in some circumstances, the life of the deceased may present a complex or complicated

family tree. When arranging a funeral, it can be difficult for current spouses and relatives to plan around inviting and in volving ex-spouses, stepchildren, and others who may have been close to the deceased at some point.

Contention in the Family

If you are planning a funeral, it is im portant to remember that it is always best to arrange for what the departed would have wanted. While it may be a struggle, proper etiquette dictates setting aside any personal emotions you may have about other individuals who may have been close to the deceased - such as an ex-spouse. Ideally, it is important to make sure that all family members have an opportunity to gain closure through whatever funerary traditions are

laid out.

In these situations, every arrange ment may be made on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, exes will get along with current spouses, and there will be little disagreement to be had at the cere mony and any other related events. In other situations, some from past mar riages may feel that it is best to sit at the back during the funeral, so as to pay re spect in a reserved fashion.

Stepchildren or children who may have come from other parents can also be difficult, especially when planning on how to involve them in the funeral. If the deceased played a strong parental role in the individual’s life, it is rec ommended to welcome them into the ceremony and allow them closure if they so choose.

When Tension Cannot Be Mitigated

If family drama will not be able to be set aside during a funeral, it is highly recommended that all individuals preplan for these situations before they occur. Whether requesting a private fu neral or detailing such desires in a will, individuals can ensure that certain past family members do not attend a funeral or event to avoid unwelcome tension.

Contact us for further insight, and we will be glad to assist you with your prearrangement. Our phone number is 254-401-1302; email youngsdaughters funeralhome@gmail.com; or you can find us on the web at www.Youngs Daughters.com.

—SPJST—

Saturday, October 29

Camp Kubena Waldeck opens at 8:30 a.m. closes at 10 a.m. at 11 a.m. Awards at 3 p.m.

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SPJST Youth Section

The deadline for all Věstník items is 5 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month. Send your news and photos directly to:

SPJST Věstník 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

This section is dedicated to the youth of SPJST. As part of its membership benefits, SPJST offers a statewide youth program. If you or someone you know is interested in learning about opportunities offered to young members of SPJST, please contact your local lodge, District Youth Counselor (listed on page 2), State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578, or visit www.spjst.org.

District Five youth invited to Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest on October 8

Dear Members, Thank you for all the families that at tended our fall district outing on Sat

urday, August 27, 2022, to Typhoon Texas. We started off the day with a touch of rain, but it ended up being a blessing. The rain was a welcome sight for us in the area, plus it kept the tem perature and attendance down at the park for the day.

Next month will be District Five Fall

O O O 2022-2023 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 SPJST Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club officers! They are pictured with District One Youth Counselor Hannah Kovar, far right.

Fun Day with Christmas ornament contest in conjunction with Lodge 88, Houston’s Czechfest on Saturday, Oc tober 8. Please use the QR code to sign up for Czechfest. We must get a count

Lodge 6, Cottonwood Youth Club Honors Grandparents

due to Czech fest having a presale to guar antee enough food. All Dis trict Five youth club families that sign up by Wednesday, September 28 will have free admission and lunch at Czechfest for the entire family with an active youth club member. Don’t forget your ornament!

Kristen Jones District Five Youth Counselor —SPJST—

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Enjoying the fellowship are, from left to right, Irene and Milton Peterson, Steve and Frances Soukup, and Mary Neckar. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka presents incentive awards to youth members Quinlan Dobecka and Aubrianna Dobecka for par ticipating in District Three and State YADs. LEFT PHOTO: Attendees enjoy a fajita/taco lunch prior to the monthly meeting. RIGHT PHOTO: The Sinkule family enjoys the luncheon.

—Patti Rosales, Reporter

District Six youth to host Christmas ornament contest at SPJST anniversary celebration

Hey, District Six Youth and Parents!

Get excited! Our district will be at tending and celebrating SPJST’s 125th anniversary at Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange on Saturday, October 15, 2022. This will also be our District Six fall fun day!

We are encouraging all District Six youth to participate in a Christmas orna ment contest. Registration is from 12 to 1 p.m. at Lodge 19, Velehrad Hall that

is located at TCHCC. Velehrad Hall is the famous building that District Six do nated to TCHCC in 2017. Following judging, we will present awards at the SPJST Tent at 1:45 p.m. right before the kolache eating contest. Complete contest rules can be found in the SPJST Youth Club Handbook which is avail able online at spjst.org.

If you have questions or need more information, please give me a call at 979-543-7120.

Plan to come on out to La Grange and spend the day celebrating SPJST’s proud heritage! See you then!

Fraternally, Lisa Bubela District Six Youth Counselor —SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club hosts

Grandparents Day event

On Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, the Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club participated in mass at St. John’s in New Taiton and hosted a breakfast for all grandparents. Special guests from Ghana were in attendance as our priest was celebrating his 25th anniversary. We invited all to come and eat breakfast with us as there were homemade break fast casserole, quiche, cheese rolls, muf fins, and fruit.

We then held our September youth club meeting and discussed upcoming important dates. Our lodge will again serve the community at the Taiton Com munity Center Fall Festival by donating items, running the cake walk, and help ing serve plates on Sunday, October 2. The youth are asked to be at the hall by 10:30 a.m.

We also will be attending the District Six Fall Fun Day at the 125th anniver sary celebration in La Grange on Sat urday, October 15. We discussed that the Cars & Guitars event on Saturday, Oc tober 29 at Camp Kubena is open to all of our youth who want to attend.

We ended our meeting by singing “Happy Birthday” to one of our new members - Maverick Marcaurele.

Hudson Riha, age 9

—SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth honors grandparents

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, I at tended our annual Grandparents Day so cial. We kicked it off with grandparent mass, and I had the honor to carry the gifts up. Following that, we had our grandparents breakfast social where we enjoyed food and fellowship and visit ing with our grandparents. Afterwards, we ended the day with our youth club meeting. Overall, it was a great day!

Sincerely, Bethany Baker, age 16 —SPJST—

Lodge 47, Seaton youth begins 5th grade

Lodge 30, Taiton youth reports on September meeting

Dear Readers,

We held our September SPJST meet ing on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at St. John Parish Hall. We went over up coming dates and events that we have in the near future. We also prepared and served breakfast for Grandparents Day. We had a great turnout.

Grant Bubela, age 16

—SPJST—

Lodge 30, Taiton youth helps with breakfast for grandparents

Hey, Readers!

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, we held our annual Grandparents Day breakfast at St. John Parish Hall. We had a great turnout of people. It was fun to help and serve the grandparents.

Grady Lange, age 8

—SPJST—

August 23 was the first day of school. I got a good homeroom teacher this year. I cannot believe I am in fifth grade and that next year I will not be in ele mentary school anymore. This year, the theme at school is the Wizard of Oz. The only thing I do not enjoy about school is the new reading curriculum Amplify. Science is still my favorite subject, and I have a really good science teacher.

Last Sunday, we had our Grandpar ents Day meal at the SPJST hall. We had excellent spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. After we ate, we got to take pic tures with our grandparents. I had fun.

In about one and a half months, it will be Halloween. I cannot wait to get more good candy. I will write to the Vestnik again in October.

Fraternally, Travis Ordogne, age 10 —SPJST—

District

District One youth from Lodges 17, New Tabor and 9, Snook performed the beseda at the 37th Annual Kolache Festival in Caldwell on Saturday, September 10, 2022. As usual, they were a crowd favorite and did a fan tastic job.

—Submitted by Holly Narro, Assistant District One Youth Counselor

State King and Duke Assist with Lodge 9, Snook Fundraiser

SPJST State King J. Beaux Hruska and State Duke Jase Hruska had the opportunity to work with adults in their local lodge (Lodge 9, Snook) to make kolaches, sausage rolls, strudels, and homemade noodles. The items made were used for Lodge 9, Snook’s annual fundraiser - the country store, which was held at the 50th anniversary of the Snook Fire

man’s Barbecue.

J. Beaux and Jase had a great time making dough, kneading it, cutting it, and filling it with their favorite fruit. J. Beaux and Jase would like to thank all of the adults who came out to teach the youth how to make kolaches.

—SPJST—

State Duchess and Royalty Appear at Kolache Festival

On Saturday, September 10, 2022, I had my first official State Royalty appearance at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell, Texas. We started the day with opening ceremonies and a Czech lesson. So Ahoj, readers! We then greeted the car show participants and invited them to Cars & Guitars at Camp Kubena on October 29. Next we assisted with the kolache eating contest, and I even participated! Those were some de licious kolaches! We ended the day by dancing to music by the Czechaholics and handing out the awards for the kolache baking contest. I had so much fun and can’t wait to see everyone again when we are at the 125th anniversary celebration in La Grange on October 15! Ahoj!

Vanessa Riha, age 9, 2022-2023 SPJST State Duchess

Lodge 47, Seaton youth returns to school

Dear Vestnik Readers,

I had fun this summer. I am sad that it is over. The school year is fun. I’ve made two new friends. My teacher is good.

I started playing soccer again. I am

Youth Christmas Ornament Contest

What is it?

Each year, SPJST sponsors a Christ mas ornament contest in the fall for youth members to showcase their cre ative ability.

Who can enter?

SPJST members from grades kinder garten through 12th grade, based on the member’s grade level in the current school year.

Contest Date

Christmas ornaments will be judged at each district’s fall event. Check with

having fun. I have a good coach. I got a new soccer ball for my birthday. My birthday was in May, but I just got the ball right before soccer started. Last year, I had a ball size four. This year, I have a ball size five. I played my first game against the yellow team last Sat urday. We won. I can’t wait to have my next game. I also get to play basketball in the winter this year. It will be fun. I wish I could slam dunk.

your youth leader, District Youth Coun selor, or the Vestnik for your district’s 2022 fall event date, location, and contest registration time.

The Rules

a Each youth member may enter one ornament.

a Youth member must be present at the district meeting and during the award presentation to win.

a All ornaments must be homemade or purchased in a pre-assembled kit. No store-bought finished ornaments allowed.

a May use any material appropriate for a Christmas ornament. Food is not appropriate. Styrofoam balls are acceptable.

I can’t wait for the new youth year theme. I wonder what it will be. Maybe they will pick my theme.

Goodbye y’all. Or should I say, “bye, folks!”

Andrew Ordogne, age 7 —SPJST—

a Overall size for ornament must be no larger than six inches, excluding ornament hanger.

a Entry will not display any alcohol, tobacco, or drug-related items.

Judging

The DYC will secure judges for the contest. Ornaments will be judged on:

Creative Ability..............45 points

Skill and Design .............35 points Appearance and Neatness ..................20 points

Awards

Winners will receive ribbons. One winning ornament in each of the follow ing entrant categories will be selected:

• Kindergarten through 2nd Grades

• 3rd through 5th Grades

• 6th through 8th Grades

• 9th through 12th Grades

The four winning ornaments from each district will be sent to the SPJST Home Office in Temple where they will be displayed on the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree in the Home Office lobby. The four winning ornaments from each district will receive a cer tificate of recognition. A picture of the SPJST Youth Christmas Tree will be featured on the front page of the Vest nik with the winners’ names.

—SPJST—

Lodge 9, Snook youth club celebrates grandparents day

Sunday, September 11, 2022 Submitted by Loree Lewis, Youth Leader

Lodge 9, Snook youth club hosts kolache-making demonstration

Saturday, August 27, 2022 Submitted by Loree Lewis, Youth Leader

Lodge 17 Youth Club Honors Grandparents

Sunday, September 11, 2022 • SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor Hall

Submitted by Holly Narro, Youth Leader

On Sunday, September 11, 2022, Lodge 17, New Tabor hosted a Grandparents Day/Member Recognition Banquet at the lodge hall. A delicious meal was served, grandparents were honored, and youth club members recognized for 2021 and 2022 perfect attendance and accomplishments throughout the year. It was a nice evening filled with fun and fellowship. We love our grandparents!

Maylee Dowell

Millison Dowell Thatcher Dowell Bailen Kocurek

Marley Kocurek Macy Narro

Carson Parker Jaycee Parker

Kyren Plachy

Madelynn Bammel

RIGHT AND BELOW PHOTOS: Youth Leader Holly Narro awards perfect attendance trophies to youth club members. Not pictured are Lila Supak and Emmy Supak.

LEFT PHOTO: Ryan and Andrea Story and grandparents. PHOTO 2: Lon dyn Castaneda and grandparents. PHOTO 3: Collins and Channing

Starmer and grandparent. RIGHT PHOTO: Thanks to all of the grand parents who attended the event. We appreciate each of you!

LEFT PHOTO: Craft that the youth made for their grandparents. PHOTO 2: Maylee, Millison, and Thatcher Dowell and grandparents. PHOTO 3: Made-

lynn Bammel and Macy Narro and grandparents. PHOTO 4: Luke and Kole Johnson and grandparents. RIGHT PHOTO: Jada Parks and grandparents.

LEFT PHOTO: From left, Assistant Youth Leader Susan Skrabanek, Youth Leader Holly Narro, and DYC Hannah Kovar. PHOTO 2: Youth Achievement Award recipient Macy Narro. PHOTO 3: Jaycee and Carson Parker with grandparents. PHOTO 4: Ashlyn Kel lum and grandparents. RIGHT PHOTO: Bailen and Marley Kocurek and grandparents.

October is Czech Heritage Month in Texas

past, and our ancestors who were proud enough to stand up for what they be lieved in and loved. The purpose of this event is to preserve and promote the many contributions made by Czech im migrants and Czech Texans, and to honor our ancestors.

The Legislature of Texas passed a resolution, signed by then-Texas Gov ernor George W. Bush, designating the month of October to be celebrated an nually as “Texas Czech Heritage Month.”

troduced by Fayette County Judge Ed Janecka of La Grange. The Travis-Wil liamson Czech Heritage Society, dur ing the presidency of Dr. Dorothy Bohac, was instrumental in having the resolution passed.

The month of October was chosen because of its historical significance: Czechoslovakian Independence was proclaimed on October 28, 1918.

= Speak with school superintendents and principals informing them of Czech Heritage Month. Suggest that aspects of Czech culture be in cluded in the curriculum.

= Paint or sketch posters or cut out il lustrations of the Czech Republic and display them in classrooms, halls, libraries, downtown shops, malls, and bulletin boards.

As we celebrate, we remember the

The idea for the resolution was in

The special month of October of each year gives the opportunity to re member and commemorate our rich Czech heritage. Here are a few ideas:

= Display the Czech Republic flag with the USA and Texas flags whe never possible.

Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Club Grandparents Day Appreciation Meal

Sunday, September 4, 2022 • SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton - Star Hall • Submitted by Amber Bartek, Youth Leader

Lodge 30, Taiton youth club welcomes new members

O O O 2022-2023 Officers O O O SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club

= Ask students to write article about the Czech Republic, “What Czech Heritage Means to Me,” or about Czech-Americans living in Texas.

= Teach students greetings in Czech: Ahoj, Dobry den, Na shledanou, Nazdar, and Vitame vas.

= Adopt a school in the Czech Re public.

= Find pen pals in the Czech Repub lic.

= Make a collection of short resumes and photos on persons of Czech ancestry who were in various pro fessions, such as engineers, geolo gists, lawyers, nurses, sports, musicians and singers, etc.

= Teach children a Czech song or a short dance routine. Play a video or cassette featuring “Annie in the Cabbage Patch,” “Red Handker chief Round You Go,” or “The Beseda.” Ask students to partici pate in dancing.

= Develop a family tree. Distribute generation charts to students to take home and trace their roots for future descendants. Eight volumes of passenger lists compiled by Leo Baca have listings of passengers, ports of entry and names of ships on which they sailed.

= Take trips to Czech museums such as the Czech Heritage Museum in Temple, Caldwell Czech Heritage Museum, Dallas Czech Club Mu seum, Sokol Collection in Ennis, Fayetteville Museum, and the In stitute of Texan Cultures in San Antonio.

= Present Czech programs, music and singing of Czech songs at nurs ing homes, retirement homes, hos pitals and veterans’ hospitals. You can provide this during meal time

in the dining room or lobby. Fea ture singing and Czech music at shopping centers to make people aware of Czech Heritage Month.

= Share your travel experiences in the Czech Republic and items of interest from there.

= Restaurants: Feature a Czech menu

during Czech month. Add a little something to a hamburger and call it Czech-a-burger.

= Ask the mayor of your city to issue a proclamation.

= Display a marquee sign, “Czech Heritage Month.”

Lodge 30, Taiton hosts Grandparents Day Mass and Breakfast Sunday, September 11, 2022 Taiton, Texas Submitted by Hudson Riha

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 SPJST Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club officers! They are, front, left to right, President Anahi Guerrero, Vice President Megan Pflughaupt, and Flag Bearer Evan Pflughaupt. BACK: Secretary Sergio Guerrero II and Treasurer Juan Guerrero.

Lodge 30, Taiton Youth Club is proud to welcome two new members. They are Maverick Marcaurele, left, and Hesston Harwell. —Submitted by Kirby Lange, Assistant Youth Leader

= Newspaper media: Submit Czech recipes during that month. Ask a news reporter to interview some early settlers in Texas. Submit an article on Czech notables such as Jan Komensky, father of Educa tion, or Vaclav Havel, former pres ident of the Czech Republic. Write an article about Czech composers: Antonin Dvorak, Bedrich Smetana, Leos Janacek or Jaromir Vejvoda, composer of Skoda Lasky. Write an article on the Czech national anthem, Kde Domov Muj? (Where is My Home?). Publish the anthem in Eng lish and Czech.

= Radio: Contact radio stations about placing special emphasis on Czech music and programs.

= Television: Set up interviews early with exchange students from Czech Republic or any person visiting from there.

= Give special recognition to the oldest lady or gentleman of Czech descent

Lodge 154, Fort Worth Welcomes New Youth Club Member

Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club’s September Meeting

GENTRY WAYNE BURCIE

Lodge 154, Fort Worth wel comes Gentry Wayne Burcie, age 5, to the youth club. He is the son of Brandon and Appa Burcie, and he has a sister, Mckenzie Burcie.

Gentry enjoys baseball and swimming. He attends Lake Pointe Elementary where he is in kindergarten.

—SPJST—

Lodge 88, Houston Youth Club met Sunday, Sep tember 11, 2022, at the lodge hall. Youth members discussed upcoming activities and elected officers

in your city; write their profile and have it published.

= Have children tape record an inter view with their grandparents or great-grandparents.

= Plant a tree—oak (dub) or linden (lipa) or a rosebush. These grow in the Czech Republic.

= Churches: Place an announcement about Czech Heritage Month in the church bulletin; offer a special prayer for all Czech ancestors; cele brate a polka mass and the singing of Czech songs.

= Bookmarks: Have some printed with Czech Heritage Month in Texas on one side and a business advertise ment on the other side.

= Distribute flyers which point out his torical markers or important places and persons.

It is important that every ethnic group hold an annual commemorative day. If we learn about other ethnic cultures and they learn about ours, it will help us to get along better in this world.

Editor’s Note: This was originally submitted to the Vestnik in 1997 by the late Willa Mae Cervenka, member of SPJST Lodge 54, West.

—SPJST—

for the 2022-2023 youth year. Special guest was State Fraternal Director Frank Horak. The youth club is under the direction of Youth Leader Sarah Itz.

Lodge 154, Fort Worth youth visits Great Wolf Lodge

Dear Readers, I went to Great Wolf Lodge. I got to eat breakfast and have a dance party. I had my first baseball game, and I got a

home run. I’m excited to go to Great Wolf Lodge again.

Gentry Burcie, age 5

—SPJST—

Lodge 185, New Braunfels youth selected for leadership class

Dear Vestnik Readers,

I was recently honored by being chosen to be a member of the Youth Leadership New Braunfels Class of 2023. This class marks the 26th group of high school sophomores and juniors to go through the program, which has graduated nearly 700 young leaders since its inception in 1997. The purpose of this program is to train students in leadership techniques and community awareness so we can become familiar with current issues, community re sources, and other factors influencing the direction of our community. I am looking forward to this opportunity to make a difference in my community.

Sincerely, Megan Ohnheiser, age 15 —SPJST—

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To the Bereaved Survivors of Our Deceased Brothers and Sisters, the SPJST Supreme Lodge Expresses Its Heartfelt Sympathy.

Fraternally, Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC Chief Financial Officer SPJST

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make homemade pizza at mema’s house

Lodge 187, Round Rock youth make homemade pizza at Mema Linda Johnson’s house. Youth are Karter Meyer, Dustin Johnson, Kember Meyer, Misti Meyer, and Alexis Meyer.

In Memoriam

In Memory of Josephine Pflughaupt

Josephine Jane Hilsher Pflughaupt died peacefully in her sleep on Thurs day, September 1, 2022.

Visitation was Thursday, September 15 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Woodlawn Fu neral Home in Houston. Funeral service was Friday, September 16 at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home chapel followed by interment in Woodlawn Garden of Memories.

Josephine was born on March 13, 1925, to Czech parents Chas and Albina Halamicek Hilsher at the family home in Roznov, Texas. She was the sixth of eight children.

Josephine graduated from Fay etteville High School where she met her future husband, Leander Pflughaupt. She loved school and graduated second in her class. Right after high school, Josephine married Leander on July 5, 1942, in Houston, where they made their lifetime home.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband of more than 70 years, Leander; son Larry; her parents; sisters Elenora Lange and Gladys Havemann; and brothers Alfred, Charles, John, and Harold.

Josephine is survived by daughter Carol Globke with special friend Joe Fietsam; son Lynn; daughter-in-law Do rothy; grandchildren Lee and wife Mon ica, Cathy Pittenger and husband Dave, Karl and wife Linda, Greg Goedeke and wife Lacy, and Paul and wife Crystal; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Ruth Marti nak; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

Josephine and Leander traveled all over the United States and Europe; they even met some of Josephine’s extended family in the Czech Republic. Their weekends were spent at their farm out side of Frelsburg where Josephine had a huge garden and raised a little bit of ev erything. She enjoyed harvesting the fruit from their pecan, peach, and fig trees, and dewberry vines.

Josephine loved to read, garden, visit with family and friends, and go to dances. Josephine was a member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston for more than 78 years where she was very active in many committees, and worked in the of fice as a financial secretary for numer ous years. She was also a member of Hermann Sons.

Pallbearers were Lee Pflughaupt, Karl Pflughaupt, Paul Pflughaupt, Greg Goedeke, Dave Pittenger, and Jack Pit tenger.

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In Memory of Michelle Mendez

Michelle Renee Mendez passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

Michelle’s life was honored and re membered at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with a visitation on Monday, Sep tember 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. with the funeral service fol lowing on Tuesday, September 20 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Terry Bage offici ating. She was laid to eternal rest at the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell follow ing the service.

Michelle was born January 31, 1966, in Houston to Lloyd and Lucille Street man. Michelle and her family moved to Caldwell when she was a child, and lived here for the remainder of her beau tiful life. Michelle attended Caldwell High School and graduated in 1984. After high school, Michelle started her career serving Caldwell ISD and later retired from Texas A&M University after 30 years of service. Michelle and Victor met and started dating in Sep tember 1994 at the Kolache Festival in Caldwell. After two years of blissful dat ing, Victor and Michelle married on Oc tober 12, 1996, and raised three beautiful daughters.

Michelle always lived life to the ful lest. She loved the beach, her family, friends, and most of all, her soul mate,

Victor. Anyone who knew Michelle knew she had the kindest heart and never told her friends or family “no” when they asked for help. She was often the life of the party, and you could al ways count on her to have the brightest smile in the room.

Michelle was a member of SPJST Lodge 186, Caldwell.

Michelle is preceded in death by her father Lloyd and mother Lucille Street man; brothers Randy (Wheelchair) Streetman and Darrell Streetman; father-in-law Victor Mendez Sr.; and brothers-in-law Bert Fuller, Phil Aaron, and Natividad (Ned) Mendez.

Michelle was survived by her loving husband and soul mate, Victor Mendez; daughters Chelsey Petty and husband Kevin, Casey Paulin and husband Eric, and Makenzie Mendez and Colin High fill; grandchildren Kimmie and Kevin Petty; siblings Karen Barker and hus band Ron, Paula Gilmore and husband Gary, Sharon Fuller, and Mark Street man and wife Martha; seven sisters-inlaw; and five brothers-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews; and countless ex tended family and friends.

Serving as pallbearers were Eric Paulin, Colin Highfill, Kevin Petty, Russ McKinney, Casey Moore, Jesse Sher lock, Rance Norman, and Thirman Dim ery.

Honorary pallbearers were Elwood Hieden, Paul Mendez, Weldon Coker, Larry Brinkman, Mark Streetman, Lanny Pipkin, Ron Barker, Jeff Hovis, and Gary Gilmore.

In lieu of donations, the family asks that you honor and remember the life of Michelle by always sharing stories of her with your friends and family and never forgetting the lasting impression she made and the countless lives she im pacted.

—SPJST—

In Memory of John E. Kasik Jr.

John E. Kasik Jr., age 71, of Bell mead, Texas, passed away late Wednes day afternoon, September 7, 2022, at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest Hospi tal in Waco.

Funeral service was at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 12 at West Brethren Church with Rev erend Gerry Davis officiating. Burial followed at West Brethren Ceme tery. The family re ceived visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 11 at Aderhold Fu neral Home Chapel in West.

John was born January 2, 1951, in Hillsboro, the son of John and Marguer ite (Haisler) Kasik. He attended school in Penelope and was a 1969 graduate of Penelope High School. He then gradu ated from McLennan Community Col lege with an associate’s degree in accounting and also received a certifi cate in automotive technology from Texas State Technical College. On De cember 30, 1972, he was united in mar riage to Joan Bordovsky in Elk. John was a longtime member of West Bre thren Church and also a member of SPJST Lodge 54, West. His passion was farming and ranching. He also worked for General Tire and Rubber Company in Waco and as an independent long haul truck driver. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, volunteering in many of the surrounding communities, danc ing to polka music, and playing cards and dominoes with family and friends. He especially loved spending time with and spoiling his grandchildren.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Ernest Kasik Sr.; son Kevin Kasik; and sister Mona Francis Kasik.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years, Joan Kasik of Bellmead; mother Marguerite Kasik of Penelope; children Brian Kasik and wife Christine of Rockport, Jason Kasik of Frisco, John E. Kasik III of Bellmead, Amanda Gil son and husband Sean of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Mona Kasik of Dallas; grandchildren Hannah Leutwyler and husband C.J., Ashlyn Kasik, Bradley Gilson, and Bennett Gilson; sisters Sylvia Niemeyer and husband Rick,

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Michelle Mendez

John E. Kasik, Jr.

Cynthia Cockburn, Teresa Orr, and Nina Boyett; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pallbearers were Jeremy Cockburn, Richard Coburn, Justin Orr, Brandon Orr, Gary Niemeyer, Randy Niemeyer, Cody Ledbetter, and Devin Orr.

Memorials may be made to VFW Post 4819 Auxiliary, West Brethren Church, or Penelope Volunteer Fire De partment.

You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of John in the memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com.

Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.

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In Memory of Edna Kacal

We, the members of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton, wish to express our sin cere and heartfelt sympathy to the family of EDNA KACAL.

Edna Kacal, 95, of Wharton, Texas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 25, 2022, in a Port Lavaca nurs ing center. She was born on Au gust 4, 1926, in Ganado to the late Cyril and Jenofa Cernoch Srubar.

Edna was raised in the Ganado area and graduated with the class of 1944. She married Clement G. Kacal on April 14, 1947. He pre ceded her in death on October 9, 1984.

Edna worked as a receptionist at the Newgulf hospital for many years before working at Texasgulf Sulphur Credit Union until she retired. She loved cook ing, making pickles and kolaches, visit ing with her siblings and grandchildren, being outside, and watching her Astros.

Edna was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church for many years. She was also a member of SPJST Lodge 151, Wharton.

In addition to her parents and hus band, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Mary Zetka, Bernice Kurtz, Leon Srubar, John Srubar, C.G. Srubar, and Lad Srubar.

She is survived by sons Bruce Kacal of Port Alto, Gary Kacal and wife LouAnn of Katy, and Randy Kacal of Wharton; grandchildren Kevin (Genis), Kyle (Amber), Kristi (Stuart), Lynna, Eric (Kieu), Jennifer, Nicholas (Brooke), and Kayleigh (Marcus); greatgrandchildren Kacey, Kylie, Presley, Jenna, Juliette, Levi, Korbin, Gabriel, and Rose; and many friends and other relatives.

Visitation was Wednesday, July 6 after 9 a.m. with rosary and funeral serv ice starting at 10 a.m. at Wharton Fu neral Home. Burial followed at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Serving as pallbearers were Kevin Kacal, Kyle Kacal, Nick Kacal, Eric Kacal, Kenneth Zimmerman, Kerry Johse, and Jenna Krpec.

Condolences may be left for the family at whartonfuneralhome.com.

Fraternally, Janie Bucek Secretary/FAC —SPJST— Edna Kacal

Lekce třicet dva Lesson 32 Dates, Seasons Months, Abbreviations

Days of the week:

Note that the days of the week are not capitalized unless, of course, they are at the beginning of a sen tence; however, they always are in English.:

pondělí–Monday úterý–Tuesday středa–Wednesday čtvrtek–Thursday pátek–Friday sobota–Saturday neděle–Sunday

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Months of the year: (Same rule on capitalization applies as above.):

leden–January únor–February březen–March duben–April květen–May červen–June červenec–July srpen–August září–September říjen–October listopad–November prosinec–December

The four seasons: zima–winter jaro–spring léto–summer podzim–fall

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Commonly used abbreviations:

aj. a jiné — and others apod. a podobně — and similar atd. a tak dále — etc. and so on č. čislo–number čs. československý–Czechoslovak dop. dopoledne — forenoon - a.m. dř. dříve — before býv. bývalý — former hod. hodin — o’clock např. na příklad — for example odp. odpoledne — afternoon–p.m. n.l. Našeho letopočtu — A.D.–after Christ

př. n. l. před našim letopočtem — B.C.–before Christ p. pan — Mister pí. paní — Mrs. r. rok — year t.r. tohoto roku — this year s. slečna — Miss str. strana — page sv. svatý — Saint/St. t.m. tohoto mešíce — this month tj. to jest — that is, namely tzv. tak zvaný — so-called st. starší — Joe Brown, Sr. m. junior — Joe Brown, Jr. nejml. nejmladší — the youngest Kčs. koruna československá — Czech crown - unit of currency

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Measures of lengthsMíry délkové:

1 inch – coul, palec – 2.54 cm.

Učme se česky Let Us Study Czech

12 inches – stopa – 30.479 cm.

1 yard – 91.439 cm.

2 yard s– sáh – 1,828 m.

Measures of capacityMíry duté:

1 pint– 0.568 litru

1 quart– 1.138 litru

1 gallon– 4.546 litru

1 peck– 9.092 litru

1 bushel– 38.368 litru

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Holidays:

Zdobení hrobů–Decoration Day

Den Matek–Mother’s Day

Velikonoce–Easter

Den Otců–Father’s Day

Den příměří–Armistice Day

Den Veteránů–Veteran’s Day

Den Díkůvzdání–Thanksgiving

Sv. Mikuláše–St. Nicholas (De cember)

Vánoce–Christmas

Štědrý večer–Christmas Eve

Štědrý Den–Christmas Day

Na Sylvestra–New Year’s Eve

This lesson concludes the series, Let Us Study Czech Series - Ucme se Cesky. Thank you for your attention and best wishes in your studies. Naz dar!

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dition to Texas, to attend cultural events and festivals, meeting with many Czech-Slovak dignitaries.

Madison Murphy, CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak 2021-22, competed in the pageant alongside state queens from Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota. She was welcomed by a host of supporters from the state of Texas, all her family, and Kathy Podsednik, CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Pageant Director. Madi son traveled throughout Texas and other states with her title at many festivals and events, making many new friends along the way.

As visiting royalty, Destiny Hollings worth, CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak 2022-23 from San Antonio, participated in bandstand introductions, daily parades, and onstage introductions. All the queens and visitors forged relation ships with Czech and Slovak attendees,

Pictured, left to right, are Madison Murphy, CHS Miss Texas-Czech Slovak 2021–22; Lauren Gerik, Miss CzechSlovak US 2021-22; and Destiny Hollingsworth, CHS Miss Texas CzechSlovak. Madison is a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, and Lauren is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco.

Members participate in national Miss CzechSlovak US pageant

Czech Heritage Society (CHS) of Texas Czech-Slovak Queens partici pated in the 35th Miss Czech-Slovak US National Pageant during the 61st Annual Czech Days Festival August 5 to 7, 2022, in Wilber, Nebraska, the Czech Capital of the USA.

Lauren Gerik, Miss Czech-Slovak US Queen 2021-22, led the weekend of national royalty and participating queens through bandstand introductions, daily parades, private interviews, on stage interviews, kroj modeling, and tal ent presentations. During her reign, Lauren traveled to seven states, in ad

Tuesday through Saturday Czech Heritage Museum and Gene alogy Center (CHMGC), 119 West French Avenue, Temple. Hours: Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4 for adults, $3 for those 60 or older, and $2 for kids 12 and under. Czech Films: Held the second Tuesdays of the month - at the Beltonian Theatre, 219 East Central Avenue, Bel ton: 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. Every First and Third Tuesday Evenings: Tarok Parties—All ages and anyone interested are welcome. No admission or fee. Jim mie and Carolyn Coufal are award-win ning tournament champions who not only teach beginners, but also help ex perienced players increase their skill. Thru October 1: Exhibit - Moravian Glory—The story of one Czech woman’s life told in the metaphor of four seasons. The images and stories are set the Podluzi area of South Moravia near the Austrian border of the Czech Repub lic. Exhibit is on loan from the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library. For all Museum information: tours, happenings, and activities, call CHMGC 254-899-2935 (can leave a

as well as honorary consuls, dignitaries, and embassy representatives from var ious states.

During the competition, Madison modeled her personally handmade kroj of Czech imported fabrics honoring her ancestral homeland. Her talent presen tation included her love of quilting, especially from family fabrics. In rec ognition of her heritage representation,

Czech Culture Calendar

message); email czechheritagemu seum@gmail.com; find them on Face book; or visit the website https://czechheritagemuseum.org.

Monday through Saturday Czech Center Museum Houston, 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibits. Experience the cul ture, art, music, and stories of many Czechs, Slovaks, and people of all cul tures who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America. Beginner Czech Lessons: Monday evenings, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Conver sational 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 so cials. For information, call 713-5282060; or visit czechcenter.org.

October 1

Oktoberfest—at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena Hall, 706 South FM 2133, Rowena, 6 to 10 p.m.: German music/food; dancing; kid/adult games; photo booth; BYOB; concession avail able. Fun for the entire family. Order tickets online: https://tinyurl.com/Okto

berfestBSA22. Proceeds go to Texas Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of Amer ica. See advertisement on page 36.

October 8

Czech Fest—at SPJST Lodge 88, 1435 Beall Street, Houston. 77008, 3 to 9 p.m.: Czech dancers, Czech beer, au thentic Czech food, heritage, kolache eating contest, prize drawing, fun games for all ages, fair games, familyfriendly. Buy tickets in advance at lodge88.org. Adults $15 - includes Czech meal; kids $15 - includes Czech meal and unlimited fair games. See ad vertisement on page 37.

October 9

Heritage Day—at Sokol Dallas, 12 noon to 6 p.m.: Dallas Czech Orchestra: Ennis Beseda Dancers; Jodie Mikula Band; Vaclav Havel Czech School of Dallas; Nina’s Czech/Slovak Folk group; and Laddie’s Jam Session; food and a cash bar available during entire event; wear your kroj! $10 per person. Event sponsored by the American Czech/Slo vak Society. Submitted by Lynda Novak, Lodge 84, Dallas. See advertisement on page 36.

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Madison was honored to receive the Gruntorad-Stastny Heritage Award. The $450 award was accompanied by Bohe mian crystal and was sponsored by do nors from Canada, Iowa, and Colorado. She was also awarded the Miss Conge niality Award, receiving a scholarship and Bohemian crystal sponsored by the Czech Alaska Society and Peter Ptak. Monica Pechous, a practicing attorney from Missouri, was crowned Miss Czech-Slovak US 2022-23; Anna Se divy-Thompson, Miss Oklahoma C-S as first runner-up; and Cecelia Minchow, Miss Nebraska C-S as second runnerup.

Lauren is a member of SPJST Lodge 66, Waco; Madison is a member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood; and Kathy is a member of SPJST Lodge 54, West.

For more information about the CHS Czech Queen and Little Sister program, visit www.czechheritagetexas.org/miss-tx-czech-slovak or con tact Texas Pageant Director Kathy Podsednik at kathypods@gmail.com.

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CCMH presents Donna Carnahan in FotoFest artist reception September 29

Czech Center Museum Houston will present the Donna Carnahan FotoFest Artist Reception on Thursday, Sep tember 29, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m.

Donna Carnahan exhibits “Czech It Out: From the Lens of a Czech Hous tonian” through October 18. Come meet the artist and enjoy her work from Prague and the Amalfi Coast, Czech Re public.

Czech Center Museum Houston is located at 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas. CCMH is proud to be a participating space in FotoFest Bien nial 2022.

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American Czech/Slovak Society plans October 9 Heritage Day in Dallas

Dear Readers, The American Czech/Slovak Society and its member societies - Sokol Dallas, SPJST, Better Life, KJT, KJZT, RVOS, and VH Czech School - present Czech and Slovak Heritage Day on Sunday, October 9, 2022, from 12 noon to 6 p.m. at Sokol Dallas, 7448 Greenville Ave nue in Dallas, Texas 75231.

The day includes music, food, ven dors, prize drawing, silent auction, and jump houses. Live music will be pro vided by the Jodie Mikula Band, Dallas Czech Orchestra, Laddie Gajdica Jam Session, and Czech Folk Singers. View the special exhibit “Moravian Glory.” Wear your kroj. Bring instruments for the jam session.

Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The sched ule inside the main hall will be:

12 to 1 p.m. - Dallas Czech Orchestra 12:45 p.m. - Official Welcome and Anthems

1 to 1:20 p.m. - Beseda Dancers with Dallas Czech Orchestra

1:20 to 1:30 p.m. - VH Czech School Students

1:30 to 1:40 p.m. - European Soccer School Showcase

1:45 to 2:30 p.m. - Jodie Mikula Orchestra

2:30 to 3 p.m. - Laddie Gajdica Jam Session

3 to 4 p.m. - Jodie Mikula Orchestra 4 to 4:30 p.m. - Czech Folk Singers 4:30 to 6 p.m. - Jodie Mikula Orchestra

Other activities include silent auction and prize drawing; Czech items for sale - cookbooks, gingerbread, Easter eggs, Christmas ornaments, jewelry, kolaches, bread, rohliky; Jelinek Slivovitz tasting; Moravian Glory exhibit; Martina Mo ravcova Olympic Medalist exhibit; Rome Milan Memorial exhibit; Jerry Milan Sokol exhibit; photo booth; “Call Of Dudy” - A Bagpipe Music Documen tary; and craft tables.

Outside will include European Soc cer School Showcase and inflatable jump houses.

Admission is $10 per person with ages 16 and under admitted free of charge.

For more information, contact Bob Podhrasky eventinfo@sokoldallas.org; Nina Marcussen czechschoolofdal las@yahoo.com; or Lynda Novak mag iclady_46@hotmail.com. See ad on page 36 of this week’s Vestnik.

Fraternally, Lynda Novak, Secretary American Czech/Slovak Society Lodge 84, Dallas —SPJST—

CCMH presents Konverzace

Czech Center Museum Houston presents Konverzace: Gabriela Kolčákova, Jaroslav Pulicar, and Vojtěch Sláma in conversation with Wendy Watriss and Steven Evans on Monday, October 3, 2022, from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for a portfolio viewing and panel discussion moderated by FotoFest co-founder Wendy Watriss and FotoFest Director Steven Evans. The artists’ work will be available for purchase.

Czech Center Museum Houston is located at 4920 San Jacinto Street in Houston, Texas. CCMH is proud to be a participating space in FotoFest Bien nial 2022.

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Travis-Williamson Counties CHS meets October 11

The Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society will meet Tues day, October 11, 2022, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Springhill Catfish Restaurant, 2505 West Pecan Street in Pflugerville, Texas 78660. The restaurant has a buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or order from the menu. Eating is optional.

October is Czech Heritage Month so come to celebrate our Czech culture, tra ditions, and ancestors.

Membership dues of $16 for 2023 will be collected at the meeting. (This is $10 Czech Heritage Society state dues and $6 local society dues.) Please con sider joining our society to preserve our Czech Heritage.

Please email questions to President Dotty Davis dottydavis@gmail.com or call Julia Johnson 512-836-1726.

Janie Zbranek

TWCCHS Reporter —SPJST—

TCGS Remembers a Beautiful Lady

Sallie Marie (LeNoir) Wendt 10/02/1943 - 8/12/2022

Sallie M. Wendt, 78, died August 12, 2022, in Houston, Texas. Sallie was born October 2, 1943, in Kilgore, the daughter of James V. LeNoir and Ila Evelyn (Griffin) LeNoir. She married Wayne Wendt in Houston. They celebrated 45 years of marriage last December.

In earlier years, Sallie enjoyed vol unteering with her mother at their church nursery. She graduated from Kilgore High School in 1962 and attended Stephen F. Austin State University. Starting as a telephone operator in Nacogdoches, she began a 31-year career at Southwestern Bell, later AT&T.

Sallie never met a stranger and al ways had a smile on her face. She was outgoing, kind, and never missed an op portunity to talk with others. Everyone enjoyed her deviled eggs and poppyseed cake. She and Wayne were founding members of Texas Czech Genealogical Society and participated in helping others to understand their Czech ances try.

She is survived by her husband, Wayne Wendt; sister Mattie Tynan of Kerrville; brother James LeNoir (wife Donna and daughter Jamie) of Waller; brother Richard LeNoir of Celina; and brother Lynn LeNoir (wife Kathleen, son Griffin of Montgomery, son Jacob and wife Amanda and children Ethan, Gabriel and Isabel of Spring).

She was loved by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.

The family requests those who wish to donate in Sallie’s memory consider the Alzheimer Research Center at Hous ton Methodist Hospital - https://giving forms.houstonmethodist.org/NantzGivi ngForm; or Crossroads Hospice, 8582 Katy Freeway, Suite 225, Houston, Texas 77024.

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Sallie Wendt

Lodge 49, Rowena: site of Oktoberfest fundraiser on Oct. 1

All are invited to Oktoberfest which will be a fun evening for the entire family on Saturday, October 1, 2022, from 6 to 10 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 49, Rowena, located at 706 South FM 2133 in Rowena, Texas.

Der Klein Steins will provide live German music. Der Klein Steins origi nating in 1989 specializes in playing music heard at Oktoberfests around the world. The band plays music from Ger many, Austria, and Czechoslovakia which includes Bavarian, Tyrolean, Oberkrainer, and Egerlander music.

Through the years, the band has en tertained polka and waltz lovers all over South-Central Texas. The music features both German and English vocals.

Other activities include dancing, kid

and adult games, photo booth, German food will be served by Rowena Bar and Grill Filling Station. BYOB and Horny Toad Brewing and Concession will be available.

Festivities are: 6 p.m. - Wilkommenn and beverages open and meal served; 6:30 p.m. - German Polka Band and Dancing; 10 p.m. - Auf Wiedersehen.

Games and competitions will in clude: Best German Attire (all), Stein Holding Tournament (adults), Mus tache Tournament (adults), Best Polka/Waltz Dancers (all), Best Chicken Sound Impersonator (all), Ein Platz with traditional German meal is $50 per per son. Date night for two with traditional German meal is $80. Family of four with meals is $160. Tickets can be or dered online at https://tinyurl.com/Ok toberfestBSA22

Proceeds go to support the Texas Southwest Council, Boy Scouts of America.

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Lodge 88, Houston Czechfest is October 8

Czechfest is Saturday, October 8, 2022, from 3 to 9 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88, located at 1435 Beall Street in Hous ton, Texas. Please order your tickets from lodge88.org. Tickets are $15 for adults (includes Czech meal) and $15 for kids (includes Czech meal and un

limited fair games). The Bar Committee is looking to add a true outdoor beer (and wine) garden experience as well.

The day will include Czech dancers, Czech beer, raffle, fun games for all ages, Czech music from the Red Ravens and our very own Czech orchestra, fair games, heritage, family-friendly activ ities, kolache eating contest, and authen tic Czech food. See the flyer on page 37.

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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 organ ization 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 Tex ana Street, Hallettsville. For information/updates, call President Joe Siptak 979-479-0056.

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 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@sbcglo bal.net.

Sunday, October 2—RVOS No. 46 social/meeting Friday, October 7—Lodge meeting 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 9—Ashley reunion

Saturday, October 15—Market Day

Saturday, October 22—Urban reunion

Sunday, November 6—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m. Friday, December 2—Decorate hall for Christmas Sunday, December 4—Meeting 2 p.m. and Christmas party

Saturday, December 10—Sykora Ford Christmas party

Sunday, December 11—Straten Christmas Saturday, December 17—Brennan Christmas Sunday, January 8, 2023—Lodge meeting, 2 p.m.

LODGE 8, WEIMAR (6)

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of February, May, Au gust, and November at 12 p.m. at Oakridge Smoke house Restaurant, Schulenburg. For information, contact Carolyn 979-247-4168.

LODGE 9, SNOOK (1)

Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Hall Rental Infor mation: 979-272-3732. Lodge Meetings: First Wednes day 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 Meetings: Second Thursday of each month at the Diamond I Venue (former SPJST Lodge 13 Hall), 1081 County Road 425, Dime Box, at 7 p.m. For infor mation, contact Ricky Ford 979-884-1451.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTS (2)

Lodge Hall: 600 State Hwy 190/Hwy 36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shaped building with a stone en trance.) Hall Rental Information: 254-217-2863. Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For information, call 254-7213902.

Friday, September 30 - Pure Country Friday, October 7—Sterling Country Friday, October 14—Texas Neon Ramblers Friday, October 21—The Other Band Friday, October 28—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 Mar caurele 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 in formation, 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 Med ical Drive, Suite 102, Victoria. For information, contact President Mark Lester 361-212-1143; or Secretary Linda Mozisek 361-676-7561.

LODGE 17, NEW TABOR (1)

Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Hall Rental Infor mation: 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 in formation, call Youth Leader Holly Narro 979-2184931.

LODGE 18, ELGIN (2)

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

LODGE 20, GRANGER (2)

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger. Hall Rental In formation: Brenna Bohac 512-859-2584. Lodge Meet ings: 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.

LODGE 23, MORAVIA (6)

Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg (located 12 miles south of Schulenburg, in Moravia). Lodge Meet ings: 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 - FLAG HALL (2)

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Cyclone. Hall Rental Infor mation: Mark Maddux 254-721-1774; or Brenda Mad dux 254-721-1682. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 7 p.m. at the hall.

LODGE 25, ENNIS (3)

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Hwy 34, Ennis. Hall Rental In formation: 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. fol lowed 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, Sep tember, 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.

LODGE 49, ROWENA (4)

Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena. Hall Rental Infor mation: 325-442-4841 - Beverly Teplicek. Lodge Meet ings: 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 infor mation 325-656-0029.

LODGE 51, ELLINGER (1)

Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March, June, Sep tember, and December, 6:30 p.m. at Ellinger Fire De partment, 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 No vember, and the second Friday in September at St. Jo seph 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 infor mation, call Ann Moseley 361-781-2644.

LODGE 35, ELK (3)

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Hall Rental Infor mation: 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.

Saturday, October 15—Justin Hewitt Band Saturday, October 29—Nolan Pick Band Saturday, November 12—Dustin Terral Band Saturday, November 19—Steve Dansby Band Saturday, November 26—Gordon Collier Band Saturday, December 10—Joe Parker Band Saturday, December 17—Nolan Pick Band

LODGE 38, KOVAR (1)

Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flatonia. Hall Rental Information: 512-237-9099/Donna; or 512-5812672/Dana. Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. at the hall. For information, call 512332-6758/Alfred.

LODGE 39, BRYAN (1)

Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan. For in formation, call President Wade O’Shields 979-2183527; 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 Sun day of each month, 1 p.m. at the hall. Youth Club Meet ings: 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, Au gust, and November at 6:30 p.m. at Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room, Royal Road, Port La vaca. For information, call 361-746-4464; or email dan marysitka@yahoo.com.

LODGE 47, SEATON - STAR HALL (2)

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/Rent als: Call Kim Ogden 512-739-9324 or email SPJST48@gmail.com. Lodge Meetings: Second Mon day 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 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 Smoke house Restaurant in Schulenburg, 2 p.m. For meeting date/time, call Ernest Kutac 979-561-7190.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTI (7)

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the Sokol Hall, 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Meal served; 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 361-5636779.

LODGE 80, HOLLAND (2)

Lodge Meetings: Held bi-monthly on the second Tues day of the months of January, March, May, July, Sep tember, 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. Bingo returns September 1. For information, call 254-760-6427.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLE (5)

February 3, 2023—Fort Bend County Czech Heritage Society Soup Supper, 4 to 8 p.m.

Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street in Needville. Hall Man ager/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 Meet ings: Third Sunday of each month at 1 p.m. at the hall. For information, email Youth Leader Kristen Jones jo neskb06@hotmail.com.

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 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 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 infor mation, 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; unch served at 1 p.m. Youth Club Meetings: Held second Sunday of each month at the hall at 1 p.m. (one hour prior to adult lodge meeting). For youth club information, contact Youth Leader Sarah Itz 713-303-8845.

Saturday, October 1—Yelba’s Variety Band, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, December 31—Fab 5, 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

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 - NATIONAL HALL (3)

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 - un less otherwise noted.

LODGE 97, PLACEDO (6)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly on Mondays; the re maining meeting date: September 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Grapevine Cafe, 110 Medical Drive, Suite 102, Vic toria. For information, call Secretary Judy Bellanger 361-576-2935.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLE (7)

Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Hall Rental In formation: 830-393-2600/Roxy. Lodge Meetings: Sec ond 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, Sep tember, and December, 1:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard, Corpus Christi.

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 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 141, SEALY (1)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of February, April, June, August, and October at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memo rial 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 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 infor mation, 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 meetingsunless otherwise noted. For information, call Youth Leader Amanda Muzny 713-560-5377.

LODGE 148, EL MATON (6)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly on the second Sunday at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton. For information contact Melissa Zielonka 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. For meeting location, contact Youth Leaders CarrieAnn Jones 817-371-1727, carrieann jones@att.net or Appa Burcie 817-614-2967, abbur cie2015@gmail.com for information.

LODGE 155, AUSTIN (2)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. For dates time, and lo cation, call Secretary Ginny Prasatik 512-472-1721.

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 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 infor mation, 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 172, PASADENA (5)

Lodge Meetings: 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. 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 6 p.m. Please call for meeting location 817-905-2097 or 972268-0022.

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 214-876-9029; 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 Steven son 361-772-0046; terrywstevenson@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 186, CALDWELL (1)

Lodge Meetings: For information, contact Victor Men dez 512-743-8297; or vmendez@kmc.net.

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 entertain ment 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.

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 979-7771426.

LODGE 191, LUFKIN (5)

Lodge Meetings: Held quarterly. Watch for meeting an nouncement in the Vestnik. For information, call George Scogin 936-875-2867.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST (5)

Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road in Cypress. Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each month. Lunch at 1 p.m.; meeting at 2 p.m. For information, contact Cadance Wager 281-373-9428; 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. For infor mation, call Jenell 979-357-2181.

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, Jourdan ton. 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

LODGE 219, EL PASO (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of each month, 12 noon, at Corner Bakery Cafe, 655 Sunland Park Drive in 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, sec ond Monday 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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Celebrati ng SPJS T’s 125th Anniversary in 2022Celebrati ng SPJS T’s 125th Anniversary in 2022 November 4, 2022. announced the November 14 Vestnik Melanie Zavodny P.O. Box 100 Temple, Texas 76503

. . and Czech Heritage Month in Texas! October is a special time to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of American Czechs and the many contributions they have made to American culture. In celebration, the Vestnik invites you to participate in its Czech Heritage Month activities. This week’s activity doubles as a youth Vestnik Project - but EVERYONE is welcome to complete and send in the activity! Several Czech-themed prizes will be awarded in a drawing from entries received. No. ( ______ Name/No.

WORD LIST pear(s)

MAZE: Czech mole Krtek enjoys his new hobby. Using the word list, locate and circle the items in the picture. lines from the workers to do their jobs. Then color.