CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT 2023 SPJST HOLIDAY TOUR CZECH REPUBLIC

LEAVING TEXAS NOVEMBER 29 - RETURNING TO TEXAS DECEMBER 11

PACKAGE INCLUDES: ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE* 11 NIGHTS HOTEL PRIVATE BUS FOR DURATION OF TOUR CZECH-SPEAKING GUIDE BREAKFAST DAILY AT HOTEL 11 ADDITIONAL MEALS INCLUDED TOUR AND ENTRANCE FEES

Per Person in a Double Room: $3615

Per Person in a Single Room: $4046

NON-MEMBERS, PLEASE ADD $100 PER PERSON.

LIMITED AVAILABILITY! TO RESERVE YOUR SPACE, GO TO SPJST.ORG AND FOLLOW THE SPJST HOLIDAY TOUR LINK! Accompany your SPJST friends and family for an amazing and spirited holiday experience in the Czech Republic! Itinerary includes the following locales: LIDICE: Monument and Museum • KUTNA HORA: Sedlec Ossuary, Cathedral of Saint Barbara and King’s Palace • KARLOVY VARY: Becherovka Museum, Natural Springs, Museum of Glass Moser • PILSEN: Great Synagogue, Saint Bartholomew’s Cathedral, Pilsner Urquell Brewery • CESKY KRUMLOV: Christmas Market and City Tour, Holasovice Baroque Farming Village • ZNOJMO Vineyards and Wine Tasting, Underground Labyrinth, HRUSKY (Tentatively Scheduled City Welcome), VELEHRAD: Basilica Tour • VIZOVICE: Jelinek Distillery Tour • ROZNOV: Wallachian Open Air Museum • Radhost Mountains • TROJANOVICE • FRENSTAT: Muzeum Frenstat • HOSTYN: Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady • PRAGUE: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Town Square, Christmas Market, Performance at the Estates Theater (Tentatively Scheduled).

*PACKAGE INCLUDES ROUNDTRIP AIRFARE FROM GEORGE BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT IN HOUSTON. Price without air is the package price less $700. If anyone chooses to do their own flight, they should plan to arrive and depart at the same time as the group in order to get on the transportation. If they are unable to arrive at the same time, it will be up to the individuals to catch up with the tour at the hotel.

For more information, call 325-6560489.

We hope to see you in Rowena for an enjoyable day of cornhole play! We’d love to have you participate.

Fraternally, Beverly Teplicek —SPJST—

Lodge 80, Holland hosts catered meal on May 9

Lodge 80, Holland will meet on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. for its bimonthly meeting. The meeting will be held at The Hall, located at 12141 East FM 2268 in Holland. Agenda will include regular business items, reports, and future events. There will be a catered meal beginning at 6:30 p.m., with the meeting following. Please RSVP to Rita Spinn at 254-760-6427 or email rita@hot.rr.com. We will also honor all mothers during our social time. Hope everyone can come and enjoy the good food and fellowship.^

Rita Spinn, President —SPJST—

Lodge 81, Needville to participate in Youth Fair Parade

The April 2023 meeting of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville was held on Sunday, the 16th. At 12 noon, a prayer of thanks was given by the youth, and everyone enjoyed a meal of barbecue pork chops prepared by Marion Morales. Side dishes and desserts were provided by members.

President Vincent Newman called the business meeting to order at 1 p.m. The youth led us in the Pledge of Allegiance. All officers answered the roll call except Vice President Jeanette Newman. Added to the sick list was Glenn McDonald who is preparing for his second eye surgery. I would also like to thank Willie Mae Kuykendall and Vincent Newman for taking notes for me while I recover from surgery.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall read her report, and it was approved as read. Treasurer Bradley Stavinoha read his report, and it was approved. Special

Funds Chair Marion Morales read his report, and it was approved as read. Since we didn’t have any old business, we moved straight to new business. Under new business, it was decided to partner with the Girl Scouts and have the SPJST Float in the Needville Youth Fair Parade on Saturday, April 22 since most of the SPJST youth are in the Girl Scouts of Needville.

Under other business, the youth will attend the District Five meeting at Lodge 88, Houston on Sunday, April 30. The youth will perform in the SPJST Youth Showcase in Temple on July 28 and 29.

Door prize winners were Pam Labay, Clarence Myers, Marion Morales, and Bradley Stavinoha. Congratulations to our winners!

Next Meeting—May 21

For the next meeting on Sunday, May 21, Bradley Stavinoha said that he will pick up some barbecue chicken from the American Legion fundraiser. Members, please bring a side dish and/or dessert. See you at the next meeting! Fraternally,

Jeanette Newman, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallas collects toiletry items for assisted living residents

Drear Readers,

Members of Lodge 84, Dallas met on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Back Country BBQ for their monthly meeting. The meeting was brought to order at 3:25 p.m. by President Vicki Sims. Flag Bearer Charles Nemec led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of silence afterwards for our troops serving our country, departed member Carol Rejcek, and others who may be needing special intentions. Secretary Cherri Petr read last meeting’s minutes which were approved by all present after a few corrections. Secretary Cherri then read correspondence from the Home Office. Sister Cherri asked that if anyone knows of any members that have had a change of address to please notify her or the Home Office so that mailings could be correctly sent to those members.

Sunshine Committee reported that everyone must be doing well since no sympathy, get well, or other cards were sent out. Vice President Lynda Novak then gave her reports on Fraternal Council and Czech culture.

Youth Leader Lynda Novak gave the youth report. She reported that the District Three Annual Meeting was going to be held on Sunday, April 23 and that there would be a decorated rock contest, Summer camp online registration is now open, and youth were encouraged to submit monthly entries in the Caring Challenge projects.

A rousing thank you was given to Charles and Kathy Nemec for delivering the Souper Bowl canned donations. Also, it was announced that Join Hands Day is in May so please bring small travel size toiletry donations to our next meeting. We will be joining hands to contribute these items to St. Joseph’s Assisted Living for the residents.

Treasurer Jim Liska then gave his report.

Sally and Wayne T lustos celebrate 50th wedding anniversary

Sally (Dennis) and Wayne “Tosty” Tlustos announce their 50th wedding anniversary. The nuptials took place on April 28, 1973, in Elk, Texas, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, joined in holy matrimony by Reverend Father John Malinowski and Reverend Albert Michalic. Reception followed at SPJST Lodge 35, Elk, where both Sally and Wayne are members.

Originally from Waco, they have lived in Corsicana for more than 40 years.

Wayne is retired from Brown and Root, Inc., and Master Sales. Sally is retired from James L. Collins Catholic School. While employed with Brown and Root, the couple resided in Mount

Pleasant, Fairfield, and Rosenberg, Texas; Millerton, Oklahoma; and Roxboro, North Carolina.

They have two daughters. Lacey and husband Russell Ogburn have two daughters - Lucille and Lillian, all of Corsicana. Lindsey and husband Joey Boeller have two sons - Joseph, Jr. and Tyler, all of Stagecoach.

Sally and Wayne are members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana. They enjoy spending time with family, most of all, their grandchildren. They also stay busy with yardwork, gardening, birding, and volunteer work, and Wayne enjoys hunting, fishing, and trapping wild hogs.

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Next Meeting—May 21

Before adjourning the meeting, President Vicki Sims thanked everyone for attending. She reminded everyone that our next meeting will be Sunday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. at the home of Charles and Kathy Nemec, 10707 Webster Terrace in Dallas, Texas 75229. Call 214351-4214 for directions. We will be having a svacina afterwards so please bring a dessert to share if you plan to attend.

Fraternally,

Anne Scott Cowan, Reporter —SPJST—

Lodge 94, Wheelock invites members to attend special called meeting on Tuesday, May 2

Dear Members, Greetings! On behalf of the officers of Lodge 94, Wheelock, I invite you to attend a meeting at which lodge members will be voting to sell the lodge building and enable the lodge to capitalize on the equity that exists in the property.

In accordance with SPJST operating procedures, a special called meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 6 p.m. to discuss, consider, and vote on the proposed sale. The meeting will take place at C&J’s Barbeque in Bryan. All adult members are encouraged to attend and to weigh in on the discussion.

SPJST District One Director Donnie Victorick and SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek will be in attendance.

In the event that members decide to sell, this will be a good opportunity for us to discuss our future going forward

Lodge 47, Seaton member Joe Morris receives Citizen Life Saving Award

Temple Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony at Frank Mayborn Convention Center Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Remarks given by Shawn M. Reynolds, Chief of Police

This award is presented to a community member who acted in saving a life when they had no obligation or duty to do so. Their actions are recognized by officers who submit them in for this award to be recognized by the City of Temple and the Temple Police Department for their heroic actions . . . Citizen Life Saving Award - Joe Morris.

On April 30, 2022, at approximately 0039 hours, Temple Police Officers were dispatched to a call of a shooting. While en-route to the call, Officers observed a vehicle in the 1400 block of SW HK Dodgen Loop that was involved in a crash and was on fire. Incidentally, this vehicle was the same vehicle involved in the shooting. Two occupants of the vehicle were extracted by passing motorist.

One of the motorists was Joe Morris who is here with us tonight and is being recognized for displaying courage, devotion, and selflessness in saving the life of two Temple citizens. Mr. Morris could have decided to drive past this accident and do nothing, but he chose to interject himself and change the course of a situation that could have resulted in death or serious bodily injury. For your service on this night, we at the Temple Police Department and the City of Temple Thank you. as a lodge. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you are invited to share your thoughts with us through email at linanwil@gmail.com; however, please note, in order to vote on the proposed transaction, it will be necessary for you to be in attendance at the meeting on Tuesday, May 2.

There were two other citizens that also stopped and provided their assistance, but they could not be with us tonight. We want to honor their actions as well; they were Josh Gonzales and Anthony Mirabel.

Thank you for your attention.^

Fraternally,

William Scasta, Secretary —SPJST—

Lodge 107, Floresville honors Milestone Members

SPJST Lodge 107, Floresville held its monthly meeting on Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Floresville Flower Shop at 3 p.m. President Bielefeld called the meeting to order. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, and a moment of silence was held for deceased members, military members, and veterans.

The first bit of business was the election of a new vice president. Stacy Bielefeld was nominated and elected. Congratulations, Stacy!

Roll call of officers showed all present with Youth Leader Lynn calling into the meeting. Secretary Pruski read the minutes from the March meeting, and they were approved as read. Treasurer Korus was unable to provide a financial report since the bank statements were not yet in. A discussion was held if meeting dates need to be changed in the future, we should try and have them towards the end of the month.

For correspondence, Oscar Korus received a thank you card from the Floresville Academic Scholarship Fund for our donation in memory of Ray Klespies, who has been a neighbor of the hall for

Scenes from Lodge 88, Houston New Member Meet and Greet

Held at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston • Houston, Texas

34 years. President Bielefeld read a letter from the Home Office about the lodge’s 50-year Milestone Members. At last month’s meeting, it was already decided not to host our annual spring banquet. Secretary Pruski will inform the Home Office to have the pins sent directly to the recipients. District Seven Director Regina House presented 50year pins to Polly Bayer, Roxy Bertrand, and Wendy Pruski. Congratulations on the achievement!

Director House provided fraternal forms, the 2023 lodge incentives guidelines, a membership drive brochure, and a new copy of the Operational Manual from the Home Office.

Fraternal Activities Coordinator Bayer continues to collect fraternal hours and activities from members which will be reported to the Home Office in May.

Hall Manager Bertrand reported on some of the elaborate decorations she has seen with the last few hall rentals and that rentals continue to be booked.

April birthdays are Richard Blubaugh and Jeff Pavliska, both on April 23.

Next Meeting—May 21

The next meeting will be Sunday, May 21 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Fraternally, Trey

Bielefeld, Reporter

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Lodge 160, San Angelo meets May 18

Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5 p.m. The meeting will take place at Los Panchito’s Restaurant, located at 34 West Avenue D in San Angelo. We hope you will be able to join us!

Fraternally, Sandra

Jansa, President

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Lodge 219, El Paso invites members to April 29 Day at the Zoo

Dear Members,

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming member event, a Day at the Zoo, which will be Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at El Paso Zoo, 4001 East Paisano Drive. This event is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation for your support and loyalty, as well as to connect with fellow members.

At the event, we will provide food and drinks, and we’ll have activities and presentations that will help you learn more about SPJST and the work we do. We will be giving away door prizes and hosting a raffle for all attendees.

We hope that you will be able to join us and celebrate with us. To RSVP or for any questions, please contact Aracely Quiz at 915-999-2062.

Thank you for being a valued member of SPJST. We look forward to seeing you at the event. Please bring non-perishable food items for our service project.^

Fraternally, Aracely Quiz, President 915-999-2062

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KC Council 10186 plans April 30 blood drive in Cyclone

Knights of Columbus Council 10186, which is the Cyclone Marak Council, will host a blood drive on Sunday, April 30, 2023, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cyclone.

Bobby Hoelscher Lodge 24, Cyclone

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How to Take Your Child to a Funeral

Is my child ready to talk about death?

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

The death of a loved one can have a profound impact on a child and should be handled with care. For kids who have not yet had to experience funerals or the concept of death, the ideas associated with these events can be frightening. Understand that there is no “right” age when it comes to allowing your son or daughter to attend the funeral of a loved one. If you believe that attending the service would help your child to grieve, then it is appropriate to bring the young boy or girl to the service. If you are planning on bringing your son or daughter to a loved one’s funeral, keep these tips in mind:

Make sure that they will be able to sit respectfully

Many kids are not used to sitting still for long periods of time without a handheld video game or other toys to distract them. While these items might be ac-

Lodge 92, Fort Worth Ladies Circle share Easter scenes

Submitted by Lisa Ellsworth