Thanks for caring.

SPJST introduced Monthly Caring Challenges in 2023 as a way to engage members in activities that touch lives and make a difference in communities. A heartfelt thanks to all members who have participated in these projects. All of the projects are presented online at spjst.org/gives along with information and instructions.

The June Caring Challenge is shared on page 13 of this Vestnik. If you enjoy coloring and making a difference, this is your project!

Looking ahead, the July Caring Challenge is to write letters to veterans or those currently serving in the military. If you know of an SPJST member who is currently serving in the military and would appreciate receiving letters of support, please send me his/her mailing address. Please contact me at melaniez@spjst.com or text 254-5340807. Thank you for your help.

Youth Showcase

Creativity at its finest! SPJST is presenting the 2023 State Youth Showcase for youth who will be in kindergarten through 12th grade as of the start of the new school year in September. The Showcase provides a platform for youth to share their creativity in three areas: Creative Arts, Talent, and Royalty.

(for youth groups) • Individual Talent

• Group Talent • Mr. and Miss SPJST Scholarship Program (includes Little Mr. and Miss and Junior Mr. and Miss).

Youth may enter one or all categories. All of the details and guidelines are at spjst.org/showcase. Remember, the deadline to enter is June 30.

The Showcase will take place on Friday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic and Convention Center in Temple, Texas. Entries will be judged during these two days, and winners will be announced on Saturday afternoon.

On Friday afternoon, creative arts entries will be turned in for judging. The Special Category contest will also be held. Then, all are invited to enjoy a family fun night at Summer Fun Water Park in Belton from 6 to 9 p.m.

Save the dates, sign up your Showcase entries by June 30, and plan to be in Temple on July 28 and 29 for a fun weekend with your SPJST family and friends!

Vestnik Dates and Deadlines

June 12 Vestnik deadline is Mon., June 5 at 5 p.m.

June 26 Vestnik deadline is Mon., June 19 at 5 p.m.

July 10 Vestnik deadline is Mon., July 3 at 5 p.m.

July 24 Vestnik deadline is Mon., July 17 at 5 p.m.

• Constructed Item

• Dessert

Categories are Christmas Ornament

August 14 Vestnik

• Handicraft

• Photography

• Pictorial Art

• Hobby Kit • Holiday Corner

• Science and Education • Special Category • Video Short • Yearbook

V deadline is Mon., August 7 at 5 p.m.

August 28 Vestnik deadline is Mon., Aug. 21 at 5 p.m. —SPJST—

(Number in parentheses denotes SPJST district location.)

May 22 Lodge 8, Weimar Memorial Service

Oakridge Smokehouse, Schulenburg (6)

May 24 Lodge 39, Bryan Special Called Meeting

Carter’s Burger, Bryan (1)

May 24 Lodge 81, Needville Trivia Night (5)

May 26-27 Lodge 49, Rowena Open House/Membership Drive (4)

May 27 SPJST Float: National Polka Festival Parade, Ennis (3)

May 27 Lodge 25, Ennis hosts National Polka Festival Event (3)

May 29 Home Office Closed: Memorial Day Holiday

June 4 Lodge 9, Snook Honors Milestone Members (1)

June 4 Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club Cemetery Cleanup at Snook City Cemetery (1)

June 4 Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic (2)

June 8 Night at the Museum:

Stars, Stripes, Sausage and Sauerkraut

Czech Heritage Museum, Temple

June 21-25 State Camp • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter

June 24 Lodge 18, Elgin hosts SPJST Float: Western Days Parade, Elgin (2)

June 28 Lodge 81, Needville Trivia Night (5)

June 30 Youth Showcase Deadline for Entries

July 4 Home Office Closed • Fourth of July Holiday

July 13 Night at the Museum:

Czech Heritage Museum, Temple

July 16 Lodge 6, Cottonwood Annual Picnic (3)

July 26 Lodge 81, Needville Trivia Night (5)

July 28 Family Fun Day: Summer Fun Water Park, Belton (2)

July 28-29 State Youth Showcase • Frank W. Mayborn

Civic and Convention Center, Temple

July 30 Lodge 24, Cyclone: Vrazels’ Tribute Band (2)

August 6 District Two Annual Meeting • Lodge 48, Beyersville (2)

Westphalia KC annual community-wide garage sale set for June 3

The Westphalia Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a community-wide garage sale at Westphalia Parish Hall Pavilion, located on State Highway 320 in Westphalia, Texas, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 7 a.m. to 12 noon. Booth space is free of charge. To obtain a booth space or be placed on a map, contact Brian Wilde at 254-718-6764. Sausage wraps and drinks will be available for purchase from the Knights of Columbus.

James Kahlig

KC Council 13902 —SPJST—

Member expresses thanks

Dear SPJST, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and generosity in my endeavors. You are making my dreams into reality, and words cannot begin to express my gratitude.

Kerrigan Hooker Lodge 38, Kovar —SPJST—

Member shares gratitude

Dear Mr. Vanicek and SPJST, Thank you so much for the very generous scholarship award of $1,000. This award will be extremely beneficial in paying for my future studies. Thank you for all of the support I have received continuously. I am so grateful. Love, Madison Murphy Lodge 6, Cottonwood —SPJST—

Member relays appreciation

Thank you so much for the SPJST Joe B. Hejny Scholarship. This is very appreciated. I have loved my first year as an Aggie.

Thank you for your help as I continue my education at Texas A&M University. Shannon Schulz Lodge 30, Taiton —SPJST—