It’s Your Life

The Gift of Honor

Excerpt from “Daily Insights with Zig Ziglar” (an old but highly recommended book)

Many of us come to a startling conclusion about our parents. In our teens, we believe they are one card short of a full deck. But when we are a bit older, we realize they are really wonderful people . . . flawed, but wonderful. Families are the glue of any society, and our relationships with our parents are important from birth to death. There’s never a time when we cease to be our parents’ child, and the need to honor them never ends.

Some people read the words of this verse: “Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the Lord your God is giving you.” –Exodus 20:12 and understandably grit their teeth and mutter “Never!” They’ve been deeply wounded by their parents, and they’ve spent their lives recovering from the hurts they endured.

Whether our parents were the best on earth or the worst, God gave us a directive to honor them. That doesn’t mean we approve of all their behavior, or we excuse the wounds they’ve inflicted on us. It means we speak words of appreciation and not complain to them . . . and any time we mention them to others. A lady who was severely abused by her father didn’t follow this pattern and learned to say, “At least he played a part in bringing me into this world. I’m thankful to him for that.”

Speaking words of affirmation to and about our parents has dramatically positive effects. God promises that our obedience in this area results in long life. This promise isn’t repeated for any other command so we are wise to pay attention! How does that work? Learning to treat our parents with respect and honor takes a lot of pressure off one of our most important relationships. If we can relate to them in a positive way, we probably relate to everyone else in our lives with love, respect, and thankfulness. When stress goes down, life expectancy goes up. That’s

God’s promise.

Make a list of things you appreciate about your parents, even if you were abused or abandoned.

“Let parents bequeath to their children not riches, but the spirit of reverence.” —Plato

My door is always open; figuratively and literally. Stay blessed, Delisle

L. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing 832-232-2049 —SPJST—

2023 SPJST Membership Drive Into The Community

March Awards To Lodges

Congratulations to these lodges who qualified for $100 membership drive awards and move on to the next month in “The Survivor Game”:

Lodge 88, Houston - 31 points

Lodge 92, Fort Worth - 14 points

1 point for a new certificate on an existing member

2 points for a new member

3 points for a new member through a referral card

Here are the lodge membership drive results thru March.

Interesting Facts

During the first quarter, six lodges earned incentives:

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi - $200

Lodge 88, Houston - $600

Lodge 92, Fort Worth - $200

Lodge 160, San Angelo - $200

Lodge 202, Jourdanton - $100

Lodge 219, El Paso - $100

Forty-four lodges had certificates written this quarter. This is the most different lodges with certificates written in one quarter since at least 2010.

Four lodges are still alive in “The Survivor Game.” They are:

Lodge 79, Corpus Christi

Lodge 88, Houston

Lodge 92, Fort Worth

Lodge 160, San Angelo

A new quarter began on April 1. Everyone can still earn incentives. Have a safe and blessed week

Delisle S. Doherty Vice President of Sales and Marketing —SPJST—

District News

2023 Annual District Meetings

District One - Sunday, April 16 at Lodge 9, Snook

District Two - Sunday, August 6 at Lodge 48, Beyersville

District Three - Sunday, April 23 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood

District Five - Sunday, April 30 at Lodge 88, Houston

District Six - Sunday, April 16 at Cathedral Center St. Gabriel Hall, Victoria

District One Annual Meeting Agenda

Sunday, April 16, 2023 • Lodge 9, Snook Hall 457 County Road 269W • Snook, Texas

The District One Spring Meeting will be Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the lodge hall in Snook. Lodge 9, Snook will host the meeting with registration starting at 12:30 p.m. Lodge 9 is located at 457 CR 269W. A meal will be served from 12 to 1 p.m. The meeting will start at 1:30 p.m. This is also the time for election of district officers and the director of the

District Three Annual Meeting April 23 at Lodge 6, Cottonwood

The District Three Annual Meeting will be held at Lodge 6, Cottonwood in West on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Please bring canned goods to donate to a local food bank. The agenda is included on page 11 The minutes from the 2022 annual meeting appear below. We look forward to seeing you on April 23.

Dana McAdams District Three Secretary —SPJST—

District Three presents 2022 annual meeting minutes

S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers board. Youth members will go to the city park to paint rocks and play games. I hope to have a large turnout for our meeting. Hope to see you there. Fraternally, Randy Gaas

District One President —SPJST—

12 to 1 p.m. - Meal Served • 12:30 p.m. - Registration 1:30 pm. - Meeting Begins

501(c)(3) Director’s Report

S.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Centers ........................................................Donnie Victorick

Appoint Audit Committee ...............................................................................Randy Gaas

Call Meeting to Order ......................................................................................Randy Gaas

Pledge of Allegiance.............................................................District One King and Queen

Welcome by Lodge 9 President.......................................................................Donnie Hejl

Roll Call of Officers and Lodges.......................................................................Sandra Stone

Recognition of Guests......................................................................................Randy Gaas

Reading of Minutes........................................................................................Sandra Stone

Tribute to Departed Members ........................................Kyle Skrabanek/Ronnie Roesler

Reading of 50- and 75-Year and Age 96 Members ............................Randy/Kyle/Ronnie

Treasurer’s Report ........................................................................................Sharon Kovar

District Youth Counselor Report .................................................................Hannah Kovar

Governance Committee Report ..........................................................................Bill Orsak

Executive Committee Report ................................................................... Delisle Doherty

District Director’s Report...........................................................................Donnie Victorick

Old Business Audit Committee Report

New Business

Election of District Officers for 2023 and 501(c)(3) Director

Selection of Site, Time, Date of Fall Fun Day and 2024 Annual Meeting Adjournment

—SPJST—

The District Three Annual Meeting was held Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Lodge 92, Fort Worth. President Sister Lori Pace (154) called the meeting to order at 1:13 p.m.

The Pledge of Allegiance and the SPJST Youth Motto were led by District Three Flag Bearer Sister Macy Jones (154). President Pace (154) then introduced the 2021-2022 District Three Royalty Queen Macy Jones (154), Duchess Morgan Oliver (25), King Preston Sullivan (25), and Duke Luke Holland (25) - not present. She also introduced 2022-2023 Royalty Queen Madison Holland (25), Duchess June Holland (25) - not present, King Preston Sullivan (25), and Duke Luke Holland (25) - not present. Then Queen Macy Jones (154) and King Preston Sullivan (25) led the youth and membership in the Camp Kubena prayer and a prayer for the meal.

Brother John Paprskar (92), president of Lodge 92, Fort Worth, welcomed the District Three members and invited everyone to ask questions about the hall.

First Vice President Sister CarrieAnn Jones (154) recognized District Three Director Brother John Engelke (66), SPJST Vice President of Communications Sister Melanie Zavodny (246), and State Fraternal Director Brother Frank Horak (80). Sister Jones (154) also recognized a visitor from District Two, Sister Joan Shelton (47).

The youth then read a poem in memoriam for our departed members, and Vice President Jones (154) read the names of each departed member. The youth donated $1 to the Bessie Petr Scholarship Fund for each departed member. There were 104 departed members. Copies of the lists with these members will be part of the official minutes.

President Pace (154) recognized District Three members who have reached the age of 96, 75-year members, and 50year members.

President Pace (154) then introduced today’s nominating committee - Sister Lynda Novak (84), today’s auditing committee - Sister Diana Engelke (66), Brother Michael Galler (66), and Sister Joan Shelton (47), and today’s rock contest judges - Brother Gene Tesar (92), Sister Jeanette Tesar (92), and Sister Lisa Sullivan (25).

President Pace (154) asked for the reading of the minutes from the last District Three meeting. Sister Vicki Sims (84) made a motion to accept the minutes from the last meeting as printed in the Vestnik by Secretary Sister Dana McAdams (66). The motion, seconded by Sister Lynda Novak (84), passed.

Treasurer Sister Mary Steinman (154) reviewed the treasurer’s report that was available at the sign-in table. Sister McAdams (66) made a motion to accept the treasurer’s report, and Sister Novak (84) seconded the motion. The motion was then passed. A copy of the report will be part of the official minutes.

President Pace (154) then paused the adult meeting to recognize District Youth Counselor Sister Mary Steinman (154) and to hand the meeting over to the district youth officers. The district youth officers are President Brother Preston Sullivan (25), Vice President Sister Holly Jones (154), Secretary Sister Macy Jones (154), and Reporter Sister McKenzie Burcie (154) who was absent. Present were 12 youth and two visitors – C.J. Reynolds and Alina McLain. New member welcomed was Paige Oliver (25). Things in old business were Youth Achievement Day (see the Vestnik) and LIT camp.

Under new business, there was discussion about the new age/grade groups for YAD, upcoming LIT camp (June 23 to 26, 2022), junior camp (July 7 to 10, 2022), State YAD (July 30, 2022), and Westfest. Then, the youth elected new officers: President Sister Holly Jones (154), Vice President Sister Madison Holland (25), Secretary Brother Miles Jones (154), and Reporter Sister Morgan Oliver (25).

President Pace (154) then reconvened the adult meeting and asked committee members to give their reports.

Brother Michael Galler (66) gave the Governance Committee report. Sister Vicki Sims (84) gave the FAC report.

Sister Diana Engelke (66) gave the audit committee report. Vice President of Communications Sister Melanie Zavodny (246), State Fraternal Director Brother Frank Horak (80), and District Three Director/Chair of the Board of Directors Brother John Engelke (66) gave Home Office reports. Sister Zavodny (246) spoke about the upcoming 125th anniversary of SPJST and the growth that she has seen in the leadership of Chair Engelke (66) during board meetings. She also encouraged everyone to focus on volunteerism (reporting hours). She thanked Lodge 92 for the meal, commented on the appearance of the hall, and mentioned how professional all of the workers looked in their blue shirts. Brother Horak (80) then mentioned some possible changes in camp. Brother Engelke (66) spoke about the new signage that has been purchased for each lodge. He also mentioned the 125th anniversary event in La Grange, upcoming scholarships awards, and changes in interest rates at the Home Office. Brother Engelke (66) also mentioned several upcoming state and District Three events and that SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek’s office has been working on a new lodge officers’ procedures handbook that should be approved sometime soon and sent out to lodge officers.

Sister Sims (84) then announced the winners of today’s rock contest.

Youth

Kindergarten to 2nd Grade

1st - Paige Oliver (25)

2nd - Victoria Oliver (25)

3rd to 5th Grade

1st - Layne Oliver (25)

6th to 8th Grade

1st - Morgan Oliver (25)

9th to 12th Grade

1st - Miles Jones (154)

2nd - Holly Jones (154)

3rd - Macy Jones (154)

Adult

1st - Diana Engelke (66)

2nd - Candice Oliver (66)

3rd - Dana McAdams (66)

In the next order of business, Brother Engelke (66) gave a short summary of the recent convention.

Under new business, Sister Steinman (154) mentioned having a District Three Fun Day. Districts Six, Seven, and One were planning to use the October 15 event in La Grange as their district fun day this year. Sister Sims (84) spoke about the Pivovar restaurant and biergarten in Waco. Sister Novak was not sure about the dates and times for the Czech/Slovak Heritage Day event this year. All of these were mentioned as possible fun days for District Three. Sister Engelke (66) made a motion that we have the officers decide on possible outings and fun days and post them in the Vestnik. The motion was seconded by Brother Engelke (66) and passed.

Present were 34 members and three guests attending today’s meeting. A total of 111 canned goods were collected to give to St. Vincent De Paul Center.

The election of officers for the next year was held. Sister Sims (84) made a motion that we no longer elect a second vice president. The motion was seconded by Sister Engelke (66) and passed. New officers were elected upon motion by acclamation by Sister Cheryl Petr (84), seconded by Sister Rita Holland (25). The motion passed. New officers are President Sister Lori Pace (154), Vice President Sister CarrieAnn Jones (154), Secretary Sister Dana McAdams (66), Treasurer/Youth Counselor Sister Mary Steinman (154), FAC Sister Vicki Sims (84), and Flag Bearers Sister Madison Holland (25) and Sister Morgan Oliver (25).

Lodge 6, Cottonwood, asked to host the District Three Spring Meeting for 2023 so Sister Petr (84) made a motion to accept their request, and Sister Novak (84) seconded. The motion passed.

Door prizes were brought by Home Office members and won by: Brother Miles Jones (154) won a stuffed dog. Sister Paige Oliver (25) won a thermal cup. Brother John Paprskar (92) won a charger. Sister Betty Macalik (25) won a baseball cap. Sister Candice Oliver (66) won $20. Sister Victoria Oliver (25) won a cooler, and Brother Loy Jones (154) won a set of pens.

The installation of adult and youth officers occurred with District Director Engelke swearing them in.

The meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. Submitted by, Dana McAdams (66) District Three Secretary —SPJST—

District Three Annual Meeting Agenda

Sunday, April 23, 2023 • Lodge 6, Cottonwood

700 South Czech Hall Road • West, Texas

Director John Engelke (66)

Officers - President Lori Pace (154) • Vice President CarrieAnn Jones (154) Secretary Dana McAdams (66) • Treasurer/District Youth Counselor Mary Steinman (154)

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Vicki Sims (84) Flag Bearers Madison Holland (25) and Morgan Oliver (25)

Please Note: If anyone is interested in running for office, please contact President Lori Pace 817-237-4749 or Candice Oliver from the Nominating Committee 254-717-0510.

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

Prayer - District Three King Preston Sullivan and Queen Madison Holland

Lunch - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, sauerkraut, dessert, and tea $8 per plate. District Three will provide a complimentary lunch to each member who donates at least 6 can goods.

12:30 to 1 p.m. - Meeting

Registration for meeting and for youth and adult painted rock contest. Youth and Adult Painted Rock Contestplease contact Vicki Sims or a youth leader if you have questions.

Audit Committee (Cheryl Petr, Michael Galler, Diana Engelke) Meeting

1 to 1:30 p.m.

Painted Rock Contest Judging

1:30 p.m.

Call

Pledge of Allegiance and Youth Motto ..................Madison Holland and Morgan Oliver

Introduction of District Royalty President Lori Pace

Welcome ...................................................................Lodge 6 President Don Urbanovsky

Response and Recognition of Visitors Vice President CarrieAnn Jones

Names of Departed Members and Memorial Service ......District Three Youth Members

Recognition of Milestone Members ...............................Vice President CarrieAnn Jones

Introduce Nominating and Audit Committees President Lori Pace

Introduce Contest Judges ...................................................................President Lori Pace

Approval of Minutes and Correspondence..............................Secretary Dana McAdams

Treasurer’s Report .....................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman Meeting Floor Turned Over to Youth for Youth Meeting

DYC Youth Report DYC Mary Steinman

Other Reports (Please limit to 3 minutes per report)

Governance Committee ........................................................................Michael Galler

Fraternal Activities Coordinator ..................................................................Vicki Sims

Director’s Report......................................................................................John Engelke

Executive Committee Report .....................Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska

Lifetime Achiever Award ................................................Vice President CarrieAnn Jones

Adult Contest Winners .............................................................................FAC Vicki Sims

Old Business New Business

Announcement of Number of Members in Attendance ..................................Host Lodge

Presentations ..............................................................................Treasurer Mary Steinman

Youth Report and Youth Contest Winners .......................................DYC Mary Steinman

Election of Officers ............................................................................ President Lori Pace

Upcoming Events

• Youth Camp - June 21 to 25, 2023 at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter

• State Youth Showcase - July 28 and 29 at Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple

• District Three Meeting - April 28, 2024 - need a host lodge

Door Prizes ..........................................................................................President Lori Pace

Installation of Officers ............................................District Three Director John Engelke

Adjournment of Meeting.....................................................................President Lori Pace —SPJST—

District Four Annual Meeting Scenes

Saturday, April 1, 2023 ● Lodge 49, Rowena

District Five Spring Social

District Four Director Bobby Davis, far left, installs the 2023 District Four officers during the annual meeting held Saturday, April 1 at Lodge 49, Rowena.

Sunday, April 30, 2023

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston 1435 Beall ST • Houston, Tx 77008

TOP LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 49, Rowena Youth Club members Tanner and Hunter Wood (49) present the flags. TOP PHOTO 2: Members participate in the meeting. TOP PHOTO 3: SPJST Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty. TOP RIGHT PHOTO: District Four FAC Janeece Williams (215) lights a candle to honor the deceased members. BELOW

PHOTO: Left to right are Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty, Treasurer Kaycee Lehmann, Vice President/Fraternal Activities Coordinator Janeece Williams, President Laura Pospichal, Secretary Joyce Kotulek, Territory Manager Ralph Juarez, Director Davis. —Becky Wood

Youth Kite Building and Flying Contest Door Prizes

Contest chair: Lee Pflughaupt of Lodge 88. Houston and third place winner of the 2013 HLSR Bloody Mary contest

• Single entrants or a team of not more than 2 persons are allowed.

Entrants must be 21 years or older when the use of alcohol is present (alcohol is optional). Those under the age of 21 may enter a non-alcoholic version (pre-mix only).

• A list of ingredients must be provided to the judges (this will be part of the judging of originality). The quantities/measurements of those listed ingredients is optional. MUST SHOW IF ALCOHOL IS PRESENT. This submission may be handwritten or typed on a 4 x 6 index card with a name for their entry, i.e. “Team Bloody Mess.”

• CANNOT use any pre-made Bloody Mary mix. Recipes must be original and tomato-based. Vodka shall be the only alcohol used. The choice of Vodka or garnishment is entirely optional to each entrant(s).

• The entrant(s) may make the non-alcoholic pre-mix, including garnish(es) prior to arrival. Entrant(s) will provide container of pre-mix (with or without alcohol included) at check-in, and given ample time to make presentation prior to the Judge's table. Entrant(s) wishing to infuse Vodka prior to check-in is permissible, or may mix on site after check-in.

• Each entrant or team will need to provide at least 16 - 20 ounces (ice optional), for the official judges, and up to 32 ounces additional for samples to “Public Judges.” That number may vary.

• Turn in for judging the presentation glass (with garnish) to the judges may not be consumed by the judges, but the sampling cups will be consumed and should be prepared accordingly.

Judging

No more than four judges will be assigned, with one being knowledgeable in mixology, if possible.

Official judging will be based on the following point score:

Taste: 40 points

• Presentation/Appearance: 25 points

• Originality: 20 points

• Garnish: 15 points

In the event of a tie, the presiding head judge will make a final decision.

During the contest, the judges’ decisions are final and if necessary, will supersede these rules.

Winners

1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive prizes and bragging rights.

Lodge 88, Houston to host District Five Annual Meeting

April 30

SPJST Lodge 88, Houston welcomes all to the District Five Annual Meeting on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 1435 Beall Street in Houston, Texas.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prepared by the board and officers. Meeting starts at 1 p.m. with a welcome by Lodge 88 President Aaron Rigamonti. See agenda for meeting details.

Several activities will be ongoing. Youth will have a kite project. Adults will have a Bloody Mary contest so get your recipes out and get ready to register your participation. Guidelines are published on page 13.

Wear your Astros gear, and plan on staying to cheer them on. Watch the game at 6 p.m. on the patio TVs. Astros will play Philadelphia in a rematch of the 2022 World Series.

We would like to award door prizes so if the lodges in District Five will please donate some cash prizes as we have in the past. Please put the cash in envelopes with the lodge donating and amount enclosed.

For those with a sweet tooth, please bring your favorite dessert to share.

Come join us at Lodge 88, and see all the new additions and changes that have taken place in the last five-plus years. Save the date, and plan to join us! We look forward to seeing you there!

Fraternally Dorothy Pflughaupt

District Five President —SPJST—

District Five Spring Social

Sunday, April 30, 2023 • Lodge 88, Houston 1435 Beall Street • Houston, Texas 77008

Registration 11 a.m. - Youth Kite Project Meal 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

Brief Meeting Begins at 1 p.m.

Welcome.................................................District Five President Dorothy Pflughaupt (88) Lodge 88 President Aaron Rigamonti

Pledge of Allegiance

Memorial and Prayer for Departed Members ........................Dorothy Pflughaupt (88)

Introduction of Guests .....................................................................Linda Bratina (196)

Roll Call of Officers.......................................................................Krystal Peterson (81)

Meeting Minutes (printed in handout) ..........................................Krystal Peterson (81)

Treasurer’s Report (printed in handout).....................................Kerry Herrington (142)

DYC Report (printed in handout) ......................................................Kristen Jones (81)

Senior Living Centers’ Report (printed in handout) ..........................JR Coleman (142)

Camp Kubena Report (printed in handout) ............................................Rob Clift (179)

District Director’s Report (printed in handout) .........................Bradley Stavinoha (81)

Executive Committee Report (printed in handout) .....................Delisle Doherty (196)

Each attending lodge is asked to share a report on fundraising, fraternal activities, and/or success stories.

Old Business

New Business

District and Lodge Incentives Program ...............................Melanie Zavodny (246)

Election of District Five Officers

2024 SPJST Convention in Temple

Youth Winners and Raffle Results Announced

Site Selection of Fall Fun Day

Installation of Officers

Door Prizes —SPJST—

District Six Annual Meeting, April 16 in Victoria at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center, St. Gabriel Hall

Dear Members,

District Six invites its members, families, and guests to the District Six Spring Meeting on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center, St. Gabriel Hall, 1309 East Mesquite in Victoria, Texas. Cathedral Center is located to the right of the church on the corner of Laurent and Airline Streets.

Registration begins at 11 a.m. with a catered meal served at 12 noon. The meal will be followed by the business meeting.

Lodges are asked to bring raffle prizes, door prizes, and desserts for the meeting.

All District Six members and their families are encouraged to attend. Your attendance and support will be appreciated. We look forward to seeing you there. Bring a friend!

Fraternally, Elizabeth Holub, District Six Secretary —SPJST—

District Six Annual Meeting

Sunday, April 16, 2023

Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Hall

1309 East Mesquite Lane • Victoria, Texas

10:30 - Audit and Nominating Committees Meet

Nominating Committee: Debbie Krpec, Carolina Covarrubia, and Johnny Hoffman

Audit Committee: David Bucek, Janie Bucek, and Karen Kaspar

11 a.m. - Registration

12 noon - Catered Meal Served

All lodges are asked to bring two desserts and a door prize.

Special Reports (immediately following the meal)

Czech Heritage Museum ...............................................................Philip Vahalik Camp Kubena......................................................................................Lisa Bubela S.P.J.ST. Living Centers.......................................................................Joe Siptak Cemetery..........................................................................................David Bucek

Tentative Agenda

Business Meeting

Call to Order.........................................................................President Joe Siptak

Posting of Colors......................................................................District Six Youth

Introduction of Guests

Roll Call………………………………………………Secretary Elizabeth Holub

Meeting Minutes (Handout)…………………………….Secretary Elizabeth Holub

Treasurer’s Report…………………………………….Treasurer Marjorie Treumer

DYC Report……………………………………………………..DYC Lisa Bubela

District Director’s Report…………………………......……...............Annie Vahalik

Home Office Report………………………………………..………..Brian Vanicek

Old Business

New Business

District and Lodge Incentives Program

Election of District Six Officers

2024 SPJST Convention in Temple

Youth Winners and Raffle Results Announced

Site Selection of Fall Fun Day

Installation of Officers

Door Prizes —SPJST—

District Six Director expresses appreciation; invites all to April 16 annual meeting in Victoria

Dear District Six Lodges and Readers, The last month has been a challenge with a broken right arm. Thank you for your calls, texts, emails, visits, cards, and prayers. They have truly helped me each day to cope with the long healing process. I have enjoyed hearing about your meetings and am so pleased with your canned soup donations and activities.

Sunday, April 16 will be our annual district meeting at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral Center, Saint Gabriel Hall. The address for Our Lady of Victory is 1309 East Mesquite Lane in Victoria. The meeting center is right next door. St Gabriel Hall faces and is located on the corner of Airline and Laurent streets in what used to be JC Penney in the Town Plaza Mall. It is located to the left of the Emmaus Center and St. Vincent de Paul offices.

Welcoming refreshments will be served after 10:30 a.m. For anyone interested, mass at the cathedral is at 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please reference the agenda on page 14 of this Vestnik for complete meeting time and details.

Country Catering will serve a roast beef meal. Lodges are asked to bring desserts for everyone to enjoy.

All District Six lodge officers and members are encouraged to attend. Our new lodge officer’s handbook will be handed out, and procedures will be covered for the new fraternal incentive program. In addition, we will have a raffle to help cover our meeting expenses. Each lodge is asked to provide a raffle prize, and we look forward to your support for this important fundraising event.

Items from the Czech Heritage Museum will be on display for your viewing.

Our youth will present an interactive program. There will be informative reports from the district committees and the Home Office. Please make sure someone from your lodge is in attendance to represent your lodge and take back this important information to share with all your members.

I am feeling better each week and am looking forward to spring and all of the upcoming events. As always, let me know if I can assist you in any way. I look forward to seeing all of you at our district meeting.

Fraternally, Annie Vahalik

District Six Director —SPJST—

District Five Director speaks to Sharpstown Rotary

District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, right, was the guest speaker at a recent Rotary Club of Sharpstown meeting in Houston. He talked about Czech dance halls, Czech immigration to Texas, and SPJST. Rotary Club of Sharpstown President Ken Marsh donated a book to the local elementary school in SPJST’s honor.