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30th SPJST ConventionJune 8 to June 11, 2008

Killeen Civic and Conference Center (KCCC)3601 South W.S. Young Drive • Killeen, Texas 76542

Sunday, June 8, 200812:30 to 4 p.m. Delegate Registration—KCCC1 to 4 p.m. SPJST Home Office Open House

520 North Main in Temple • Complimentary light refreshments.3 p.m. SPJST Home Office Addition Ribbon Cutting4 to 8 p.m. Howdy Party—Lodge 80, Holland

12141 FM 2268 • Holland, TexasComplimentary snacks. Cash bar available.

Monday, June 9, 20087 to 8:30 a.m. Late Registration—KCCC

Complimentary coffee and fruit juice.8:30 a.m. Assembly of Delegates

Opening CeremoniesDelegates PictureMemorial Service

10:30 a.m. to 12 noon Business Session12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch

Sliced barbecue beef, sausage, or turkey sandwiches; chips; iced tea - $6.25.1 to 5 p.m. Business Session7 to 10 p.m. Barbecue and Concert—Special Events Center

Suggested Attire: cool and casualDinner—7 p.m. Cash bar available.Barbecue sausage, chicken breast, beef and trimmings, cobbler, iced tea - $9Dance—8 to 10 p.m. • Music by the Muddcatts

Tuesday, June 10, 20087 to 8 a.m. Complimentary coffee and fruit juice—KCCC8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business Session—KCCC12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch

Sliced barbecue beef, sausage, or turkey sandwiches; chips; iced tea - $6.25.7 to 10 p.m. Convention Banquet—KCCC

Suggested Attire: Semi-FormalDinner—7 p.m. Cash bar available.Beef/Chicken, garden salad, steamed vegetables, mashed potatoes, and assorted desserts - $20Dance—8 to 10 p.m. • Music by Praha Brothers

Wednesday, June 11, 20087 to 8 a.m. Complimentary coffee and fruit juice—KCCC

8 a.m. to TBA Patriotic ProgramBusiness Session—KCCC

12 noon to 1 p.m. LunchSliced barbecue beef, sausage, or turkey sandwiches; chips; iced tea - $6.25.

The Muddcatts Johnny Mandell

The Praha Brothers


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A Message from ourSupreme Lodge President

It is my great pleasure to welcome SPJST delegates, members, anddistinguished guests to the 30th SPJST Convention and to Killeen, Texas.I also extend sincere appreciation to our SPJST standing committee mem-bers for their dutiful job in laying the groundwork for this 30thConvention. Thank you, too, to everyone who contributed their time,energy, and ideas to the pre-convention process. As a result of theseefforts, I hope that you find your convention experience both stimulatingand rewarding. I also hope that you are able to take advantage of thesocial activities that have been planned for your enjoyment.

Held every four years since 1912, the SPJST convention is a healthyand vigorous exercise in democracy. The convention represents a genuinepartnership between members and management in matters of Societybusiness. The democratic processes of our convention aim to preserve andpromote the fundamental rights of the members, foster the economic andsocial development of the SPJST, and strengthen the cohesion of our fra-ternal order.

Fraternalism — at its best — seeks to build and strengthen relation-ships. This is an idea that we can weave into every SPJST fraternal activ-ity, meeting, training program, and operating procedure. With strongrelationships come vitality, adventure, the freedom to strive and to create.Meaningful involvement makes men, women, boys, and girls happy in thework that they are doing. May we all, during this 30th Convention, keepthese thoughts in mind as we strive to achieve a higher standard of per-formance and achievement.

Warmest wishes to everyone for a successful convention.

Fraternally,

Brian Vanicek, FIC

Brian Vanicek


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A Message from ourSupreme Lodge Chairman

Welcome to our 30th SPJST Convention. May your time here inKilleen be heart-warming and worthwhile as we take on the task of chart-ing the future of the SPJST. On behalf of the Officers, Directors, andHome Office Staff, I would like to say thank you for being a part of a veryimportant endeavor which will make us stronger and more successful inthe many years to come. With your knowledge and wisdom, this can beaccomplished. I hope we can all walk out of here feeling that sense ofaccomplishment.

We must be mindful of the fact that we are a large family which hasbeen in existence for 111 years. Our forefathers have provided us with agreat organization which is progressing and growing at a steady pace, andwe must make sure that this continues. Today’s Society presents manychallenges which we must face, and the only way this can be accomplishedis for us to work together as a team and family to ensure an existence wellinto the future. We have a great opportunity to have an impact on the livesof the many members of our Society and its existence for many years tocome.

May this 30th Convention be one of vision and foresight. May weall look back in a few years and be able to say that we made a difference andhad an impact on the future of the SPJST. It is only with your blessingsthat this can be done.

God bless and may we do what is in the best interest for our Society.

Fraternally,

Donnie Victorick, CFFM

Donnie Victorick


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PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, SPJST was founded in 1897 to provide financial, social and leadership opportunities for a new generation of Americans; AND WHEREAS, SPJST has contributed countless volunteer hours and charitable donations to community service projects for schools and neighborhoods and programs to encourage patriotism; AND WHEREAS, SPJST supports Czech heritage programs, benefiting their members and their communities; AND WHEREAS, SPJST is a strong supporter of the entire fraternal benefit system through its involvement in state fraternal congresses and support of events like Flag Day and JOIN HANDS DAY; AND WHEREAS, SPJST is part of the 73 fraternal benefit societies that belong to the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), the association of America’s fraternal benefit system; BE IT RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board and President & CEO of the NFCA hereby honor SPJST during its 30th Quadrennial Convention and extend best wishes for many more prosperous years of patriotism, volunteerism and fraternalism; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair of the Board and President & CEO of the NFCA proclaim the year 2008 as a year of celebration in honor of SPJST’s 30th Quadrennial Convention. Katharine E. Rounthwaite Joseph J. Annotti Chair of the Board President & CEO


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HONORING THE THIRTIETH QUADRENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE

SLAVONIC BENEVOLENT ORDER OF THE STATE OF TEXAS

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HON. JOHN R. CARTER

OF TEXAS

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 5, 2008

Madam Speaker,

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize the Thirtieth Quadrennial

Convention of the Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas (SPJST), which

will be held on June 8-11, 2008. For 111 years, SPJST has served as a fraternal

organization and an educational tool for Czech immigrants to learn the democratic

process, the value of free speech, and the importance of voting in their newly

adopted homeland.

Today, there are more than 47,000 members of the SPJST in 120 lodges

throughout the state of Texas. In recent years, SPJST has expanded to include youth

activities and community service programs. As a result, many SPJST projects and

members have been recognized by the Texas Fraternal Congress for their service and

contribution to communities throughout Texas. SPJST has provided its members

with identity and support throughout the years. In lodges all over the state of Texas

members are committed to helping those in need by working in hospitals, providing

scholarships, and supporting drug abuse programs and other charities. The members

of SPJST have upheld the tradition of helping people to care for their families and

their communities. With its great commitment to its members, communities, and

organizations that it serves, SPJST embodies the value and tradition of the great state

of Texas.

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April 22, 2008 Brian Vanicek Supreme Lodge President SPJST P.O. Box 100 Temple, TX 76503 Dear Brian: On behalf of the membership, Board and staff of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), it gives me great pleasure to extend greetings and congratulations to the members of SPJST on the occasion of its 30th Quadrennial Convention, June 8-11, 2008. This meaningful celebration is a wonderful time to remember the many generations of society leaders, members and staff who helped make your society the outstanding organization it is today. Your founders had a grand vision, indeed, but it is the dedication and leadership of all SPJST society members over the years who have made this milestone possible. The mission of fraternal benefit societies, like SPJST, has become more relevant and important with each passing year. As you and your members proudly reflect on your society’s many accomplishments throughout the years, also remember that you belong to a truly unique American institution — the fraternal benefit system — and that all you do furthers the system’s goal of joining hands to touch lives. Congratulations, again, and may good fortune and fraternal fellowship continue to embrace your society for years to come. Sincerely and fraternally, Joseph J. Annotti President & CEO


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Honorary Supreme Lodge Officers and Directors

Howard B. LeshikarSupreme Lodge

President

Leonard D. MikeskaSupreme Lodge

Vice President/Secretary-Treasurer

Sidney KacirSupreme LodgeLegal Advisor

Frank KlinkovskySupreme Lodge Director

District Two

Willie E. KohutekSupreme Lodge Director

District Two

Jerry ProchazkaSupreme Lodge Director

District Five

Matt S. VanekSupreme Lodge Director

District Six

Thelma HrncirSupreme Lodge Director

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Thank you, Brother Jerry Mikulas,for 48 years of dedicated service to SPJST.

He has our utmost admiration and respect. Brother Mikulasbecame a member of SPJST in 1941. He was hired by thenFinancial Secretary Raymond Urbanovsky as an accounting clerkon August 1, 1960. In 1961, he began working with FinancialSecretary Ben Zabcik and in 1976, Brother Mikulas was electedSupreme Lodge Financial Secretary.

During Brother Mikulas’ tenure, SPJST assets increased sig-nificantly — from $11 million in 1960 to $192 million in 2007.During this same time period, total life insurance in forceincreased from $33 million to $889 million.

Throughout these many years, Brother Mikulas has skillfullynavigated SPJST’s accounting and bookkeeping sections througha maze of regulatory and technical changes and innovations. In1980, he was instrumental in integrating computer technologyinto the SPJST Home Office operations. Most recently, he played alead role in working with SPJST’s software vendor, UnitedSystems and Software, Inc., in upgrading SPJST’s new informa-tion technology system. Thanks to Brother Mikulas’ leadership,SPJST’s accounting and financial reporting procedures remaincurrent and in compliance with all industry and regulatory guide-lines.

Jerry and his wife, Betty, who celebrated their 44th weddinganniversary in February, have three children and seven grandchil-dren.

Best Wishes, Brother Mikulas, on your retirement.We’re going to miss you!


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SPJST Supreme Lodge Officers

Gene McBrideVice President

Lanita AnglinSecretary-Treasurer

Brian VanicekPresident

Jerry MikulasFinancial Secretary

Drew PopelkaLegal Advisor


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Johnnie KrizanDistrict Three

Larry W. PflughauptDistrict Five

SPJST Supreme Lodge Directors

Donnie VictorickDistrict One and Chairman

Billy RollwitzDistrict Four

Bobby WuenscheDistrict Two

Michael AhlstromDistrict Six and Vice Chairman

Bob BayerDistrict Seven


Vestnik Editor and Director of Communication

SPJST State Field Personnel

Melanie Zavodny14 Years

John HoelscherState Youth Director

4 YearsPresident’s Department

Chester Jenke, Sr.State Fraternal Activities Coordinator


Philip McBeeField Operations Manager

4 YearsVice President’s Department

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SPJST State Field Representatives

Ricky PeraltaDistrict Five2 Years

Vice President’s Department

Karen KasparDistrict Six8 Years


Hector GarciaDistrict Seven


Hiram DixonDistrict Two2 Years


Johnny Wiseman, IIIDistrict Three


Bobby DavisDistrict Four

1 YearVice President’s Department

Jim WiestState Training Coordinator


Bill OrsakDistrict One6 Years



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SPJST Home Office Staff

Debbie DohnalikData Manager

32 YearsFinancial Secretary’s Department

Sandra DubcakAssistant to the President


Karen FranklinInsurance Technician


Janie CoakleyAssistant to the Sec.-Treasurer

2 YearsSecretary-Treasurer’s Department

Rudy ConstancioMaintenance Manager


Lori CootsAccounting Clerk


Peggy BrewerReceptionist5 Years

Secretary-Treasurer’s Department

Margaret CampbellExecutive Secretary


Peggy Sue ChastainAssistant to the State Youth Director



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Lisa KirbyAssistant Data Manager


Debbie KlinkovskyLegal Assistant

4 YearsLegal Advisor’s Department

Frank KlinkovskyFraternal Department Assistant


Jennifer HounshellSecretary10 Months

Secretary-Treasurer’s Department

Cynthia HutkaExecutive Assistant to the Vice Pres.


Linda JohnsonAssistant to the Fin. Secretary


Doug GallerFraternal Department Assistant


Ruth HanuschFraternal Department Secretary


Frank HorakAssistant to the Vice President



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Doni PowellUnderwriter8 Years


Marissa SalinasAnnuity Specialist


Margaret SantanaCertificate Servicing Specialist


Katherine MorrisCommunication Assistant

10 YearsEditor’s Department

Ann ParuzinskiMortgage Loan Processor


Jennifer PotterCustomer Service Representative

1 YearVice President’s Department

Faith KolihaUnderwriter2 Years


Tammy MartinezFraternal Services Specialist


Sue MooreImaging/Accounting Clerk



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Doris TyrochCertificate Issue Technician


Carol WolfMortgage Loan Clerk

1 YearSecretary-Treasurer’s Department

Donica ZabcikNew Business Technician


Susan ShofnerCustomer Service Representative


Dorothy StuchlyAccounting Clerk


Dorothy TomasekClaims Specialist


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Congratulations and Good Luck, SPJST,for a Great Convention!

2008 District Two OfficersSeated, left to right, President Ray Nelson, Vice President/FAC Ruth Hanusch, Secretary Lyn Rieger, andTreasurer Linda Johnson. BACK: Flag Bearer Ryan Festa, District Youth Counselor Patsy Koslovsky,Assistant DYC Janet Lyon, Assistant DYC Carol Tallas, and Flag Bearer Zoe Edwards.

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Best Wishesfor a successful Convention!

Lodge 17, Novy TaborPresident Randy Gaas

Vice President Wilfred HildebrandFraternal Activities Coordinator Holly Narro

Secretary Ben F. Trcalek, Jr.Treasurer Stanley F. Mrnustik

Reporter Lisa BlumYouth Leader Mabrey DowellSales Agent Susan Skrabanek

Meetings are held the first Sunday of every month at 2 p.m.


The Members of Lodge 24, CycloneExpress Best Wishes

for a Productive ConventionFounded in 1897 with 20 members, Lodge 24, Cyclone was one of SPJST’s original charter lodges. The lodge became known as Flag Hall because of the flags that were

periodically raised to make area residents aware of various community happenings andevents. The lodge hall remains an important and popular area meeting place. Membersinvite you to join them for a good time. Popular annual events include the Texas Spring

Gala, Mother’s Day Barbecue in May, and New Year’s Eve Dance in December.

2008 Lodge OfficersPresident Daniel Wilde

Vice President Jason HoelscherSecretary Margaret MikeskaTreasurer Barbara MacekReporter Shirley HoelscherYouth Leader Joan Vanicek

Best Wishes for a Successful Conventionfrom the Officers, Sale Agents,and Members

Lodge 25, Ennis2008 Officers

President Eugene DolezalVice President Jim HolahanSecretary Patricia Fowler

Financial Secretary/FAC Kay Lynn KovarTreasurer Cathy Krajca

Youth Leader Margaret KrajcaSergeant-at-Arms Victor Trojacek

Sales AgentsEugene Dolezal • Ernest Haskovec • Linda Jurik

Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC • Margaret Krajca

Best Wishes for a Fruitful and Successful

Convention

fromSPJST Lodge Nova Morava

No. 23, Moravia

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Temple, Texas 76502

Office (254) 778-4271Fax (254) 778-6055

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SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor5025 FM 619 • Taylor, Texas 76574

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LeonardCKaderka


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OO909 TH JOHNSON DRIVE • TAYLOR

512-365-5489 • 512-352-5489 • Fax: 365-9653

SINCE1973ur family is important to us...and so is yours.

We’ll be here for you.~ Albin & Elaine Machu

• Life • Annuities • IRA’s• Roth IRA’s• Home, Farm & City• Mobile & Mfg. Homes• Renters, Flood &

Homeowners, Health• Medicare Supplement• Long Term Care

OO ur family is important to us . . .and so is yours.

We’ll be here for you.~ Albin and Elaine Machu

OO909 TH JOHNSON DRIVE • TAYLOR

512-365-5489 • 512-352-5489 • Fax: 365-9653

SINCE1973ur family is important to us...and so is yours.

We’ll be here for you.~ Albin & Elaine Machu

• Life • Annuities • IRA’s• Roth IRA’s• Home, Farm & City• Mobile & Mfg. Homes• Renters, Flood &

Homeowners, Health• Medicare Supplement• Long Term Care

• Life • Annuities • IRAs• Roth IRAs• Home, Farm and City• Mobile and Manufactured Homes• Renters, Flood and Homeowners, Health• Medicare Supplement• Long Term Care

909 TH Johnson Drive • Taylor(512) 365-5489 • (512) 352-5489 • Fax (512) 365-9653

Since1973

Congratulations and Best Wishesfor a Successful 30th Conventionfrom SPJST Lodge 30, Taiton

Officers, Members and Youth Club

2008 Lodge OfficersPresident Yvonne MarcaureleVice President Karen KasparSecretary/FAC Wanda Dorotik

Treasurer/Youth Leader Lisa Bubela

Reporter Marjorie Treumer


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Best Wishes for a Successful Convention!

fromSPJST Lodge 32, VictoriaWe support our troops!

Wishing the Best to the Delegates at the 30th SPJST Convention!

SPJST Insurance DepartmentServing Our Members and Agents . . . Our Number One Priority.


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Greetings and Best Wishesfor a Very Successful 30th SPJST Convention

from the Members of

SPJST Lodge Hvezda TexasuNo. 47, Seaton

“Second Largest Lodge in Texas”

� Seaton Star Hall �Located on Highway 53 East of Temple

2008 OfficersPresident........................................................................Dolores SkrabanekVice President/FAC........................................................Frank KlinkovskySecretary/Reporter........................................................Adeline KohutekFinancial Secretary..........................................................Amanda GregerParliamentarian.............................................................James SkrabanekYouth Leader..........................................................................Melanie ReganFlag Bearers....................................................................................Youth Club

Board of TrusteesWoodrow Marek, Chairman

Edwin Pechal, Vice ChairmanPatsy Koslovsky, Secretary

Leroy DanaLucy Mihatsch

Calvin SkrabanekJames Skrabanek


Patsy KoslovskyDistrict Two Youth Counselor

and SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton Sales AgentHome: (254) 985-2396Mobile: (254) 718-1606

Email: [email protected]

Best Wishes for a Successful

30th SPJST Convention

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SPJST Supreme Lodge President1/1/1969 - 12/31/1984

Vestnik Editor12/1/1962 - 12/31/1968

Katherine MorrisMichael Morris

Joshua, Jason, and Victoria Smith10/23/1926 - 12/27/1997 9/13/1935 - 5/3/1989

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Best WishesBest Wishesfor a successful 30th Conventionfor a successful 30th Convention

from the Officers and Membersfrom the Officers and Membersof SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersvilleof SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville

10450 FM 619 • Taylor, Texas 76574

~ ~ Organized October 18, 1903Organized October 18, 1903 ~~

Remembering our members who have passed on since the last convention:Trona L. Zucknick

Irene KolinekEugene A. SladekElaine L. TrampLouis G. ChalupaCalvin Mikulencak

Edna M. Strmiska

Edmund L. UrbanekRichard BatlaAnnie Svoboda

Mariam L. TraylerBertha L. Teltow

Alma KlausLeroy Kubala

Pearl R.L. BernhardtRoss Cloud

Glen W. TraylerLeroy J. MehevecRose Lee Weise

William Wayne ChalupaGilbert D. Ging

For hall bookings, call Bonnie (512) 365-3733

Best Wishes for a Successful 30th Convention

and the Continued Growth of SPJST

Bobby L. WuenscheDistrict Two Director

Sales AgentLodge 48, Beyersville


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Lodge 49, RowenaLodge Officers

President Beverly TeplicekVice President Sylvia RollwitzSecretary Nancy SchwertnerTreasurer Laura Pospichal

Best Wishes fora SuccessfulConvention!

Best Wishesfor a

Successful SPJST Convention

Thank you for years of support

given to the

Texas Czech Genealogical SocietyFor membership

contact:Merlene Bravenec(254) 778-7285

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Best Wishesfor a successful

30th SPJST Conventionfrom the Members and Officers

of Lodge 54, WestOfficers

President Wilburn WillisVice President Freddie Kaluza

Recording Secretary/English Reporter Anne EmeryFAC Jean Maler

Treasurer Mary Lou MynarCzech Reporter Jan VaculikYouth Leader Lisa Darnell

Assistant Youth Leader Jana Vaculik

Sales AgentsWilburn Willis, FICFreddie KaluzaJanice KaluzaCarol Reed

Jaclyn Zabcik

DelegatesWilburn WillisJean Maler

Mary Lou MynarJana Vaculik


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Seated, left to right: Treasurer Billy Rollwitz, Rowena; President Donnie Victorick, Snook;and Secretary Lonnie Lostak, Danbury. BACK: Vice President George Pauling, Waco;Jerry Sijansky, Corpus Christi; Charles Bucek, East Bernard; and Howard Leshikar,Temple.

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Best Wishesfor a Successful

Conventionfrom theMembers

and Officersof Lodge 63 Sweet Home

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S.P.J.S.T. Rest Homes/Assisted Living Board of Directors

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3300tthh SSPPJJSSTT CCoonnvveennttiioonn2008 Lodge OfficersPresident Michael Galler

Vice President Mary Alice LanglotzSecretary Dana McAdamsTreasurer Darlene EngelkeReporter Dorothy VeselkaYouth Leader Debbie GallerGuide Dorothy Gerlich


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BEST WISHES FOR A

SUCCESSFUL CONVENTION!

Welcome Delegates and Visitors

GGeenneerraall CCoonnttrraaccttoorr aanndd ccoonnssttrruuccttiioonn MMaannaaggeemmeenntt

Vanguard Contractors, LP

P.O. Box 80 7606 N. General Bruce

Temple, TX 76503

Phone: 254-778-2223 Fax: 254-778-3323

www.vanguardcontractors.com

Best wishes for a Successful Convention

from the Members and Officersof SPJST Lodge 76

Wichita FallsOrganized July 4, 1908

Celebrating 100th Anniversary in 2008


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Congratulations on the 30th

SPJST Conventionfrom

SPJST Lodge 79Corpus Christi

2008 Lodge 79 OfficersSeated: Secretary Virginia Rebecek and President Marcus Rebecek.

Back: Vice President Jerry Sijansky, FAC/Youth Leader Marcia Rew, and Treasurer Frank Sacky.


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SPJST Lodge 80, Holland wish the delegates of the 30th SPJST Convention a successful experience.

We will see you at the Howdy Partyin Holland to kick off

your convention activities.Lodge Officers

President Doni PowellVice President Rita Spinn Janke

FAC Paula WeirSecretary Linda HillTreasurer Jewel Wolf

Reporter Estelle CokerYouth Leader Heleana White

The members of Lodge 80 extend a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to visit us on Thursday nights

for a great hamburger, cool beverages, and fun and fellowship on Game Night.

Board of TrusteesDanny HendrixMichelle Ivicic

Frank Pajestka, Jr.Helen PajestkaRisa Pajestka

Barbara Taisler-HillCurtis Wolf

Sales AgentsKristi Davis • Linda Hill • Joe Liles • Janet Lyon

Thomas McNutt • Frank Pajestka, Jr. • Vicki Slye • Jim Wiest


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Congratulations and

Best Wishesfor the 30th

SPJST ConventionSPJST Lodge 81, Needville

Home of the Friendly People

(979) 793-3411 • (979) 793-6288

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RReeggiinnaa PPeeeevveeyy(225544) 559933--99220066

RReeaassoonnaabbllee rraatteess..

All Sports TrophyEmbroidery • Shirts • CapsTrophies • Plaques • Banners

Vinyl Lettering • Custom EmbroideryCustom Engraving

Shirley Cockrell, Owner2413 West Avenue MTemple, Texas 76504(254) 774-8001

Fax (254) 774-9938email: [email protected]


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BENEVOLENCE �� HUMANITY �� BROTHERHOOD

2008 OfficersPresident Patricia Bruce

First Vice President Marceil MalakSecond Vice President Jo Ann Buri

Secretary Mary GranberryYouth Leader Barbara GonzalesGuide Josephine PflughauptSergeant-at-Arms Johnny Broz

Parliamentarian Mildred HolemanChaplain Sydney Jurchak

2008 Board of TrusteesChairman John Broz

Vice Chairman Lynn PflughauptSecretary Carol HavemannCarolyn Filipp Beseda

Clara BrozCarol Globke

Donald HavemannLowrina LindemannDennis Roeder

Welcome, Delegates!SPJST Lodge Pokrok No. 88, Houston

1435 Beall StreetHouston, Texas


Best Wishes to SPJST for a

Successful ConventionAttending my 14th consecutiveconvention since 1956 in Temple.

Fraternally,Ben Jarma

Lodge 84, Dallas

Best Wishesfor the

2008 SPJST Conventionfrom

Lodge Czecho-MoravanNo. 106, La Grange

President Clarence R. MatulaVice President Dan HegarSecretary/Treasurer/FAC

Charlie H. RipperReporter Mike Miesner

Best Wishes for a Successful 30th Convention

Secretary-Treasurer’sDepartment

Lanita Anglin, Secretary-TreasurerAnn Paruzinski • Margaret Campbell

Janie Coakley • Peggy Brewer • Marissa SalinasJennifer Hounshell • Carol Wolf • Margaret Santana

Dorothy Tomasek • Rudy Constancio

Thanks to the lodges and members

for helping to reach our goal.

Best Wishes for a Successful

30th SPJST Conventionfrom the VESTNIK

and Communication Department!

Melanie ZavodnyEditor and Director of Communication

Katherine MorrisCommunication Assistant

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Congratulations to the 30th

SPJST Convention!

Congratulationsand Best Wishes!

SPJST Lodge 107Floresville, Texas

On behalf of Lodge 107 Officers and Members

Bob BayerDistrict Seven Director

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Hats Off to a Great 2008 Convention!

from the SPJST Publication Committee

Chairman Jarolyn PoppDistrict Seven

Vice Chairman Bessie PetrDistrict Three

Secretary Helen KelnerDistrict Six

Floyd KostelkaDistrict One

Tammy WhatleyDistrict Two

Sharon HohmannDistrict Four

Lorenda BaldwinDistrict Five


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Congratulations and Best Wishes

for a Successful SPJST Convention!SPJST Lodge 130, Dallas

and The Texas Czech Beseda Dancers, Dallas, Texas22000088 LLooddggee OOffffiicceerrssPresident John Vrla

Vice President Sonseearay VrlaSecretary Stanley VrlaTreasurer Teresa BoylanReporter Susanne Vrla

Beseda Director Martha Vrla

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OOffffiicceerrssPresident Evelyn Novotny • Vice President Jerry Chudej

Secretary/Treasurer Sylvia Laznovsky

SSaalleess AAggeennttssJerry Chudej • Larry Laznovsky • Nathan Vyers

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Greetings fromSPJST Lodge 133San Antonio

2008 Lodge OfficersPresident/Reporter Jarolyn PoppVice President/FAC Vicki ReeseSecretary/Treasurer Michelle Click

President/Reporter Jarolyn Poppand Vice President/FAC Vicki Reese


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Hospodar was founded in Lincoln, Nebraska, by Jan and Marie Rosicky to assist arriving immigrants

with agricultural techniques in their new home. Currently published in West, Texas, by the Vaculik family,

it is only one of two newspapers entirely writtenin the Czech language in the state of Texas.

Best Wishes for a Successful SPJST ConventionTranslators of Czech and Slovak documents:

genealogical research, books, letters, articles, legal documents

Jan and Marcela VaculikPublishers and Editors of HospodarP.O. Box 301 • West, Texas 76691

Phone: (254) 826-3838Email: [email protected]

Best Wishes for a Successful and Beneficial ConventionWe are proud to serve on the Finance Committee

for the 30th SPJST ConventionKilleen, Texas

SPJST Finance Committee

Seated, left to right, Stanley Mrnustik (District One), Secretary Rita J. Vanek (District Six), andMarceil Malak (District Five). BACK: Edwin Pechal (District Two), Roy Haag (District Seven),

Chairman Herman D. Weise (District Four), and Vice Chairman Michael Galler (District Three).

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Best Wishesfor a

Great Convention!from the Members and Officersof SPJST Lodge Stefanik, No. 142

President Keith KieschnickVice President Sidon Tumis

FAC Karen OwensSecretary Alice Jochen

Treasurer Mary Ann KieschnickYouth Leader Catherine Manchack

In Memory of All Our Departed Members� Since the 2004 Convention �

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2008 Lodge OfficersPresident Jerry Milan

Vice President Rose SteinmanSecond Vice President/FAC Tal Milan

Secretary Mary SteinmanTreasurer Anna Johnson

Youth Leader Sheri HumphreysAssistant Youth Leader Sheila Cornell


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Best Wishes for a Great Convention!

SPJST Lodge 177, AcademyLocated off Highway 95 in Academy, Texas

Large Dance FloorBingo Every Tuesday and Friday at 7 p.m.

Kitchen and Bar OpenFor rentals, call Otis Beck (254) 982-4530


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Best Wishes for a Successful 2008 Convention

SPJST Lodge 151, WhartonOfficers, Sales Agents

and Members

President Gerald MachaVice President/FAC Charles BucekSecond Vice President Ray Pilgrim

Secretary Rita VanekTreasurer Carolyn Bucek

District Six Cemetery President David Bucek

District Six Rest Home DirectorCharles Bucek

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Best Wishes for a

SuccessfulConventionSPJST Lodge 185

New Braunfels

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Texas



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SPJSTLodge 200

Bruceville-Eddy

Lodge OfficersPresident Allen Trigg

First Vice President Dan FergusonSecond Vice President Ted Tatum

Secretary/Treasurer Monica FergusonReporter Leonard Mikeska

Sales AgentsDan Ferguson

Leonard MikeskaCorinne Popelka

Sandra Unberhagen


BEST WISHESfrom

SPJST Lodge 202JourdantonPresident Lloyd House

First Vice President Jeff BartaSecond Vice President/FAC

Mary Ann BartaSecretary Bettie HouseTreasurer Valerie Barta

Youth Leader Regina HouseAssistant Youth Leader

Sandra Hoggard

Sales AgentsJanice Favor • Jesse Huizar

Chester Gail Lee • Linda RameySandy Vasquez

Our best wishesto all

Convention delegates,officials and visitors.

We look forward to seeing you again

and renewing old friendships.

Leonard and Dorothy Mikeska

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Hey, SPJST!Have a greatconventionin Killeen,Texas!

Best wishes!

OrelSPJST Mascot

My name means “eagle” in Czech!


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SPJST Lodge 204SStteepphheennvviillllee//HHiiccooPresident/Treasurer Norman Kneschk, FIC

Vice President Gracie KneschkSecretary/FAC Sandra Pierce

Meetings held at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas,

on the third Sunday of each month at 3 p.m. except June (to be announced) and December (Christmas party on the first Saturday of month).

Bring a guest and maybe we can make him/her a member!


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4920 San Jacinto Street

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Concerts Art Exhibits

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Reunions Meetings

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Banquets Group

Tours

Performances

We welcome your visit to

one of Houston’s 18 Fine Museums

We wish our fellow members and friends at

SPJST’s 30th Convention a successful gathering and another

fruitful year of good works!

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Volunteers and Staff

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Congratulations, SPJST Delegates, Members and Visitors!Wayne Orange, Owner and Member of SPJST Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point

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Best Wishes for aProductive and Successful 30th SPJST Convention!

Doni PowellLodge 80, Holland

I appreciate your support and the opportunity to serve you as SPJST Secretary-Treasurer


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Congratulationsto the

30th SPJST Conventionfrom the

Honorary Consul General of the Czech RepublicFor the State of Texas

Ray Snokhous and wife Clarice Marik Snokhous

P.O. Box 8West, Texas 76691

[email protected](254) 826-3004


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“Success demandssingleness of purpose.”

Vince Lombardi • ESPN “Coach of the Century”

Working together, the sky is the limit.Let’s rally at this 30th Convention and make

the SPJST Education and Nature Center a reality!

Thank you for your kind and continued support and for your vote of confidence.

Best Wishes for a Successful ConventionSupreme Lodge President Brian Vanicek, Joan, Stephanie and Sam

©Estate of Vince Lombardi c/o CMG Worldw

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IItt iiss UUpp ttoo YYoouu,,22000088 CCoonnvveennttiioonn DDeelleeggaatteess ——

CCaann WWee CCeelleebbrraattee ’’0088??For more than 40 years, our membership has dreamed

of an SPJST camp and recreation center.

In 1968, the Supreme Lodge established a Standing Committee consist-ing of three longtime members to look into building the SPJST family recre-ation center.

In 1972, the Standing Committee gave its report at the convention. Theywere commended for their efforts; however, no action was taken.

In 1976, the Standing Committee was turned over to the YouthCommittee for further study.

In 1980, the delegates gave approval to the Supreme Lodge to make astudy and acquire by either purchasing or leasing a site that would be ade-quate for youth camping, family camping, sales seminars, and for committeemeetings before the next convention.

In 1984, the Supreme Lodge had not fulfilled the motion to acquire acamp, so no action was taken.

In 1988, a motion was made at the convention to establish a committeeto purchase land and begin construction of a recreation facility. The dele-gates discussed that a similar committee was set up at the 1980 conventionbut somehow, it was forgotten by the 1984 Convention. No action was taken.

In 1992, the Supreme Lodge still had not acquired a site for a camp. Amotion was made requesting the Supreme Lodge set aside $35,000 each yearfor a recreation training area. This motion failed.

In 1996, the Supreme Lodge had not fulfilled the motion to acquire acamp, so no action was taken.

In 2000, the delegates at the convention approved that a 501(c)(3) non-profit Education and Nature Center (ENC) be established.

In 2004, no action was needed.


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IInn 22000088,, CCaann WWee CCeelleebbrraattee ’’0088??Since its inception in 2000, the ENC has conducted extensive research in

gathering the information needed to locate, purchase, and operate a function-al Education and Nature Center. Since 2005, the ENC has researched anddeveloped two different proposals. One was the Lake Granger project and theother was the Canyon of the Eagles project. Both of these projects have a lotof merit and member support.

In many 501(c)(3) groups, the founding organization has donated at leasthalf of the funds for the project to take off and also so other groups will seemerit in the 501(c)(3)’s mission. To date, SPJST has not made a substantialdonation, signed a lease, nor co-signed any loans for the ENC.

The ENC Board recommends that this project be changed to becomean asset of the SPJST. The ENC proposes that the current 501 (c)(3) be dis-solved. In its place, a committee is formed with the purpose of building anEducation and Nature Center for its members and for other public groupsto raise awareness of the SPJST and to further the SPJST’s mission of doingwell for each other. This committee will report to the Supreme Lodge.ENC’s current board members would like to be the founding members ofthis committee.

The ENC would like to further ask that the Convention delegatesauthorize SPJST to move forward with an Education and Nature Centerproject. The ENC asks the delegates to reaffirm the 1980 vote to authorizethe Supreme Lodge to acquire—by either purchasing or leasing—a site thatwould be adequate for youth camping, family camping, sales seminars, andfor committee meetings before the next SPJST Convention in 2012.

We believe that SPJST has the resources and the support to take on thisproject and to make it a success. Currently, we have the people in place totake this project and make it a wonderful financial and member profit centerfor our organization. SPJST needs an Education and Nature Center to attractnew members and a fun, safe place for the current members to enjoy withtheir families and loved ones.

LLeett’’ss CCeelleebbrraattee ’’0088!!


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Congratulations and Best Wishesfor a Successful

30th SPJST Convention!

SPJST Insurance Committeeproudly serving

SPJST and its Sales AgentsSeated, left to right, Helen Hegwood (District Five),Chairman Susan Skrabanek (District One), and

Jerome Hlavaty (District Six). BACK: Leonard Jansa(District Four), Dolores Skrabanek (District Two),

Wendy Pruski (District Seven), and Daniel Roznovsky(District Three), pictured with SPJST Supreme Lodge

Vice President Gene McBride.


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SPJST Delegates, Members and FriendsBest Wishes

for a Successful SPJST Convention!

Coming together is a beginning;Keeping together is progress;Working together is success!

Thank You for your Continued Support!

Fraternally yours,SPJST Supreme Lodge Vice President

Gene McBride, FICF, CFFMand SPJST Sales Team

State Training Coordinator Jim Wiest, FIC, CFFM; District One State FieldRepresentative (SFR) Bill Orsak, CFFM; District Two SFR Hiram Dixon, FICF,LUTCF; District Three SFR Johnny Wiseman, III, FICF; Supreme Lodge VicePresident Gene McBride, FICF, CFFM; District Five SFR Ricky Peralta, FICF;District Six SFR Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFM; District Seven SFR Hector Garcia, FIC,CFFM; and Field Operations Manager Philip McBee, FICF, CFFM. Inset: District Four SFR Bobby Davis, FICF, CFFM.


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In Honor of

My ParentsAlbert and Helen KubalaActive Members of Lodge 92, Fort Worth

during the 1950s to present

My GrandfatherJohn F. KubalaDistrict Three DirectorLodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga

during the 1940s

My GrandparentsCharlie and Mary HejneyOrganizers of Lodge 5, Pilot Point-Tioga

during the 1930s

I am proud of my family’s deep roots in SPJST and District Three

and our Czech heritage and family tree.

Wishing the 2008 Delegates an Enjoyable and Productive Convention.

Fraternally yours,Sherrie Kubala Watkins, FIC

SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth


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Thank you, SPJST, for your generous sponsorships and excellent working relationship

toward a common goal!

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BBooaarrdd MMeemmbbeerrss aanndd OOffffiicceerrssPresident Glen Chervenka - Bryan

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Seated, left to right: Third Vice President Mary Karlik, Treasurer Mary Steinman,Secretary Rhonda Liska, and Educational Director Sylvia Laznovsky.

Back: Director of Men Rome Milan, Fourth Vice President Shane Bivins,President Robert Podhrasky, First Vice President Larry Laznovsky,

Second Vice President Ronnie Marecka, and Public Relations Jerry Milan.Not pictured: Director of Women Lori Laznovsky

Best Wishes for aSuccessfulConvention

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Greetings and Best Wishes

for a Great 2008 Convention!

We thank you for your support and your service to SPJST.

Vestnik Editor and Director of Communication

Melanie Zavodnyand husband David Nauert


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Best wishes for a successful conventionfrom SPJST Lodge 26, Skidmore

Wishing the best to Justin Bennerfrom SPJST Lodge 89, Rosebud

Best wishes for a successful conventionfrom Anna Johnson

Best wishes for a successful conventionfrom Kent Johnson

Congratulations and Best Wishesfor a successful convention

from Bob and Ruth Martinak

In Memory of Stanley Brozfrom Billy and Sylvia Rollwitz

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