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Interest Rates ......................................3Family Fun Dates ................................3Supreme Lodge Meeting Minutes......3District News .......................................5Lodge Section .....................................5In Memoriam ......................................21

Youth Section.....................................21Vestnik Project...................................24Youth Clubsʼ Quarterly Report.........25Youth Merit Points.............................26Czech Culture ....................................28Activities Calendar............................30

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ˇ ´VESTNIKS P J S T H E R A L D

Volume 96 Number 51 Benevolence � Humanity � Brotherhood December 31, 2008

ISSN —07458800

It’s time once again to display our gratitude,

And to thank you for your winning attitude —

Because one thing that we know is true —

We wouldn’t be here without all of you!

So before the clock strikes the midnight hour,

We’d like to do everything in our power

To wish you all a wonderful year

Filled with success and joy and love and cheer!

Your Friends at SPJST

SPJST Youth Spreading Christmas CheerPictured riding the SPJST Float in the Thorndale Christmas parade onDecember 6 are, left to right, Alexis Taylor, Kayla Wuensche, and KacieVanecek, all of Lodge 48, Beyersville. BELOW: Representing Lodges 9,Snook and 188, Centerville, left to right, Braden Liner, Tyler Evans,Mikayla Evans, Colton Orsak, and Jessie Richardsonwave in the FranklinChristmas parade on December 13.

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VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of Augustand the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Membersʼfees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main,Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additionalmailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspectof our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. Theviews expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the viewsof the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intendedfor publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Fi-nancial Secretary Jerry Mikulas, P.O. Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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SPJST HOME OFFICEPO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

(800) 727-7578 • (254) 773-1575Fax: (254) 774-7447

www.spjst.orgVESTNIK EDITOR/

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONMELANIE ZAVODNY, FIC

Office: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0807email: m e l a n i e z @ v v m . c o m

SUPREME LODGEPRESIDENT BRIAN VANICEK, FIC

Office: (254) 773-1575Home: (254) 985-0007 • Mobile: (254) 534-2902

email: [email protected] PRESIDENT GENE McBRIDE, FICF, CFFM

Office: (254) 773-1575Home: (254) 771-3837 • Mobile: (254) 534-1450

email: [email protected]

LEONARD D. MIKESKA, FICOffice: (254) 773-1575

Home: (254) 778-3720 • Mobile: (254) 721-4739email: [email protected]

DISTRICT ONE DIRECTOR/CHAIRMANDONNIE VICTORICK, FIC, CFFMP.O. Box 85, Snook, Texas 77878

Home: (979) 272-3265 • Mobile: (979) 224-3125email: [email protected] TWO DIRECTOR

BOBBY WUENSCHE2451 CR 405, Taylor, Texas 76574-5421

Home: (512) 365-3013DISTRICT THREE DIRECTOR

JOHNNIE R. KRIZAN11500 Heritage Pkway, West, Texas 76691

Home: (254) 826-5882DISTRICT FOUR DIRECTOR

BILLY ROLLWITZ, FICP.O. Box 195, Rowena, Texas 76875

Home: (325) 442-3141 • Mobile: (325) 277-5362Office: (325) 442-3038 • email: [email protected]

DISTRICT FIVE DIRECTORLARRY W. PFLUGHAUPT, FIC

1243 Clovis Road, Houston, Texas 77008Home: (713) 864-2163

DISTRICT SIX DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIRMANMICHAEL K. AHLSTROM, FIC, CFFM407 Taos Street, Victoria, Texas 77904

Home: (361) 578-3279 • Mobile: (361) 676-3279email: [email protected] SEVEN DIRECTOR

BOB J. BAYER, FIC1100 Hospital Blvd., Floresville, Texas 78114

Home: (830) 393-9073COMMITTEES

BY-LAW COMMITTEEDistrict One - Richard Ford, 2392 CR 424, DimeBox, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-1451 - email:[email protected] Two - Ronnie Rieger, 350 Rieger Road,Coupland, Texas 78615 - (512) 365-2000 - (512)848-2416 cell - email: [email protected] Three - Al Kercho, 2444 Stonegate Dr.North, Bedford, Texas 76021 - (817) 282-5065 -email: [email protected] Four - Beverly J. Teplicek, 817 FM 381,Rowena, Texas 76875 - (325) 442-4841 - email:[email protected] Five - Mildred Holeman, 1006 ChantillyLane, Houston, Texas 77018 - (713) 683-0018 -email: [email protected] Six - Joe Siptak, 2312 Norvell, Bay City,Texas 77414 - (979) 244-4415; (979) 479-3430 cellDistrict Seven - Bettie House, 1721 ContinentalDrive, Pleasanton, Texas 78064 - (830) 281-8246 -email: [email protected]

FINANCE COMMITTEEDistrict One - Thomas Cannon, P.O. Box 372., Cald-well, Texas 77836 - (979) 567-4264District Two - Edwin Pechal, 10660 State Hwy. 53,Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2282District Three - Michael Galler, 526 Karen, Waco,Texas 76706 - (254) 662-4934District Four - Herman D. Weise, 6006 FM Hwy.765, San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 651-8550District Five - Marceil Malak, 7444 Meiners Road,Ledbetter, Texas 78946-5118 - (979) 249-5940District Six - Glenn Kaminsky, 902 River Oaks Ct.,East Bernard, Texas 77435 - (979) 335-4461

District Seven - Roy Haag, 1334 Rivercrest Drive,New Braunfels, Texas 78130-3438 - (830) 625-8262

INSURANCE COMMITTEEDistrict One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 F.M. 166,Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440District Two - Dolores Skrabanek, 13107 StateHwy. 53, Temple, Texas 76501 - (254) 985-2344District Three - Daniel Roznovsky, 2513 CusterCourt, Irving, Texas 75062 - (972) 252-6763District Four - Leonard Jansa, 6617 PlainviewDr., San Angelo, Texas 76905 - (325) 234-8117District Five - Helen Hegwood, 6702 Lindy AnnLane, Houston, Texas 77008 - (713) 864-0489District Six - Jerome Hlavaty, P.O. Box 174Lolita, Texas 77971 - (361) 874-4461District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 HospitalBoulevard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916

PUBLICATION COMMITTEEDistrict One - Floyd Kostelka, 1914 CR 403, DimeBox, Texas 77853 - (979) 884-0112District Two - Tammy Whatley, P.O. Box 367, Weir,Texas 78674 - (512) 864-9183District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside, Dal-las, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557District Four - Sharon Hohmann, 222 CrestwoodDr., San Angelo, Texas 76903 - (325) 651-5884District Five - Lorenda Baldwin, 219 CR 47, Angle-ton, Texas 77515 - (979) 922-1279District Six - Helen Kelner, 911 Ave. K, Rosenberg,Texas 77471 - (281) 342-2624District Seven - Jarolyn Popp, 447 Shady Hollow,New Braunfels, Texas 78132 - (830) 964-5135

FINANCIAL SECRETARYJERRY MIKULAS

Office: (254) 773-1575email: [email protected]

FIELD OPERATIONS MANAGERPHILIP McBEE, FICF, CFFM

(325) 784-9800 • Mobile: (325) 647-1949email: [email protected]

STATE TRAINING COORDINATORJIM WIEST, FIC, CFFMMobile: (254) 541-5555

email: [email protected] FIELD REPRESENTATIVESDISTRICT ONE - Bill Orsak, CFFM

Mobile: (979) 324-0056 • Home: (979) 272-8902Fax: (979) 272-8902 • email: [email protected]

DISTRICT TWO - Hiram Dixon, FICF, LUTCFMobile: (254) 231-7722

email: [email protected] THREE - Contact Home Office,

Phil McBee or Jim Wiest for assistance.DISTRICT FOUR - Bobby Gene Davis, FICF, CFFM

Mobile: (325) 450-3748Home: (325) 947-0027 • Office: (325) 657-8400

DISTRICT FIVE - Ricky Peralta, FICFMobile: (832) 515-8558

DISTRICT SIX - Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFMMobile: (979) 332-1616 • Home: (979) 543-2532

email: [email protected] SEVEN - Contact Home Office,

Phil McBee or Jim Wiest for assistance.STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

CHESTER JENKE, SR., FICFHome: (830) 303-4316 (210) 413-3053

email: [email protected] YOUTH DIRECTOR

JOHN HOELSCHEROffice: (254) 773-1575 • Mobile: (254) 534-0681

email: [email protected] YOUTH COUNSELORS

District One - Susan Skrabanek, 2657 FM 166,Caldwell, Texas 77836 - (979) 272-3440District Two - Patsy Koslovsky, 764 S. St.Joseph Road, Burlington, Texas 76519(254) 985-2396District Three - Bessie Petr, 5406 Morningside,Dallas, Texas 75206 - (214) 826-3557District Four - Janice Stevens, P.O. Box 613,Hawley, Texas 79525 (325) 537-9224District Five - Barbara Linney-Gonzalez - 6043Pineway Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023 - (713) 649-6138District Six - Lisa Bubela, 1405 Divide, El Campo,Texas 77437 - (979) 543-7120District Seven - Wendy Pruski, 1100 Hospital Boule-vard, Floresville, Texas 78114 - (210) 535-4916 -email: [email protected]

CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM(Formerly SPJST LAM)

Executive Director Sandi Wicker(254) 899-2935 • www.chmgc.com

email: [email protected]

Growing intoa new year

Happy NewYear 2009! May youryear be blessed with hope, peace, love,good health, and happiness. Seizeevery opportunity that comes yourway, and make the most out of everysituation. And, let 2009 be the yearthat you get involved in an SPJSTlodge—or become more activethrough participation.Growing into a New LifeThere was once an old and un-

happy woman who lived alone in asmall house. Her life had been fraughtwith many disappointments. Her hus-band had left her with two small chil-dren to raise, her children had grownand gone off to college and rarely vis-ited—and she didn’t have muchmoney.One day she noticed that a tiny

stick of a tree had pushed its way upfrom underneath the house’s crawlspace and had threaded through asmall hole in the floor. The old womantook note of the tree, but didn’t think itwould be there long, because it wasweak and somewhat sickly looking.Every day the woman checked on

the sapling and expected to find that ithad died. She was surprised to see thelittle tree clinging to life, despite that itdid not have an ideal environment.Now, the old woman began to bring

a little watering pot and a bit of plantfood for the tree. She also got a friendof hers to come and remove some ofthe boards of the floor and build a lit-tle frame for the tree so that it wouldhave room to grow. And it began togrow and unfurl in ways that the oldwoman could not have imagined ear-lier. It grew so healthily that eventu-ally the old woman had to tie up someof its new branches to help support ituntil it got bigger.The little tree grew so beautifully in

the light by the picture window in thewoman’s living room that she brought

in a circle of chairs and took to invit-ing people in so that they could enjoythe tree with her.People stopped by to ask about the

tree, and the old woman told the storyof the tiny tree that pushed up out of thecrawl space and through the tiny open-ing in the floor. The old woman madefriends with some of these visitors, andshe no longer felt lonely. She spent therest of her life planting trees around herlittle town and they grew like no others.She always gave them plenty of loveand encouragement— especially to theseedlings that looked like theywere notlikely to make it. And her life was richand full because of it.Lucky New Yearʼs Day FoodsIt’s long been thought that what

you do or say in the first moments of anew year would bring luck or reflectwhat you will find yourself doing forthe rest of the year. Certain foodstherefore have become imbued withthe idea of bringing you luck if eatenon NewYear’s.In some parts of the United States,

for instance, black-eyed peas are con-sidered lucky if eaten on New Year’sDay. Cabbage is another food that isconsidered lucky when eaten on NewYear’s Day. The cabbage has longbeen a symbol for prosperity (itsleaves represent bills of paper cur-rency). In many parts of the world it isconsidered to bring you luck if youconsume rice on NewYear’s Eve.Commitment“A New Year’s resolution is somethingthat goes in one year and out theother.”

—Author Unknown

Exit Strategy“An optimist stays up until midnight tosee the new year in. A pessimist staysup to make sure the old year leaves.”

—Bill Vaughn

EEddiittoorr’’ss NNoottee

VӖSTNÍK Wednesday, December 31, 2008 3

December 31 Lodge 6, Cottonwood New Yearʼs Eve Party (3)December 31 Lodge 18, Elgin New Yearʼs Eve Party • Vrazels (2)December 31 Lodge 25, Ennis New Yearʼs Eve Dance (3)

Jak Se Do BandDecember 31 Lodge 29, Taylor New Yearʼs Eve Dance (2)

Sterling CountryDecember 31 Lodge 35, Elk New Yearʼs Eve Party • Flat Rock Junction (3)December 31 Lodge 47, Seaton New Yearʼs Eve Party • Last Call (2)December 31 Lodge 88, Houston • The Moonglow Orchestra (5)December 31 Lodge 92, Fort Worth New Yearʼs Eve Party • Charlie Patteson (3)December 31 Lodge 191, Lufkin New Yearʼs Eve Party:

Glen Lenderman (5)January 1 New Yearʼs Day • SPJST Home Office ClosedJanuary 10 State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament

Lodge 13, Dime Box (1)January 10 District Six Bowling Tournament

El Campo Bowling CenterJanuary 11 Lodge 196, Houston-West

Reorganizational Meeting (5)January 17 Lodge 47, Seaton Tarok Tournament (2)January 20-22 Supreme Lodge Meeting

SPJST Home Office, TempleJanuary 24 Czech Educational Foundation of Texas (CEFT)

Meeting • SPJST Home Office, TempleJanuary 24 Vrazelsʼ Farewell Dance

at Mayborn Center, TempleJanuary 30 Lodge 117, Robstown Reorganizational Meeting (7)

K-Bobʼs Steakhouse, Highway 77January 31 Deer Antler Contest EndsFebruary 7 State Tarok Tournament • Lodge 29, Taylor (2)February 8 Lodge 88, Houston AnniversaryFebruary 14 Fraternal Bowling Tournament • 300 Lanes, Austin

Family Fun and Important Dates

SPJST INTEREST RATES

Mortgage rates are subject to changewithout notice. Call the SPJST HomeOffice (800) 727-7578.Home or Farm Mortgages75% Owner Residence Property5.00% for 1 to 15 years5.50% for 16 to 20 years6.00% for 21 to 30 yearsFarm Property5.50% for 1 to 10 years6.00% for 11 to 20 years85% Owner Residence Property7.00% for 1 to 30 years

Annuity IV4.15% for Annualized** Rates effective 11/01/08

through 1/31/09.

Five-Year AnnuityWhen purchased, current interestrates are guaranteed for 5 years.

Band 1—$10,000 to $24,999Current Rate: 3.95%

Band 2—$25,000 to $49,999Current Rate: 4.10%Band 3—$50,000 and upCurrent Rate: 4.20%

SPJST Mortgage Interest Rates

Universal Life

Annuities

Commercial Property6.50% for 1 to 10 years6.75% for 11 to 15 years

Universal Life5.00% for Annualized*

Annuity I5.00% for Annualized*

Annuity II4.15% for Annualized*Annuity III4.15% for Annualized*

Minutes of a Special Meeting of the Supreme Lodge SPJST held at the SPJST Home Office

in Temple, Texas, on November 21, 2008The purpose of this special meeting is a continuation of unfinished businessfrom the October Regular Meeting, to bring together additional elements nec-essary in establishing the SPJST’s 2009 Strategic Plan and to identify organi-zational goals and objectives.The meeting was called to order at 8 a.m. by Supreme Lodge Chairman Don-nie Victorick with the following Supreme Lodge members present:

Financial Secretary Jerry Mikulas was present to participate in the delibera-tions.The meeting was opened by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The SupremeLodge observed a moment of silence in respect to our departed members andin honor of those serving in our armed forces. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeskaled the Supreme Lodge in prayer.It was agreed by consensus that this meeting was in effect an extension of theOctober Supreme Lodge Meeting for the purpose of considering all unfinisheditems and other unfinished business. President Vanicek reminded everyone thatthe traditional SPJST Open House will be held on the evening of December 1.FRATERNAL PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES – President Vanicek dis-tributed a cost analysis of fraternal programs and incentives. He discussed stepsto take to bring together items and reports available from the different depart-ments to be brought together in developing a strategic plan.There was an evaluation of our various fraternal programs and the participa-tion that is generated by each program. It was suggested that programs with lim-ited participation might need to be discontinued.ITEMIZED CONTRIBUTIONS – A list of itemized contributions was re-viewed for 2006, 2007, and 2008. Various items on the list were reviewed. Di-rector Victorick and Director Krizan spoke about the recognition SPJST receivesas a result of the directors’ discretionary funds. It was agreed that PresidentVanicek be charged with presenting guidelines for the use of directors’ discre-tionary funds and for other contributions. There was discussion about not usingQuickbooks or Quicken. It was determined to not be necessary.Upon further discussion of the cost analysis, President Vanicek presented theneed to cut program costs by discontinuing those items with minimal benefitsto the organization. On motion by Director Bayer, seconded by President Van-icek, it was decided to eliminate the issuing of SPJST membership cards. Mo-tion passed unanimously.On motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Rollwitz the EasterEggstravaganza was discontinued. Motion passed unanimously.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY – President Vanicek briefly referred to alist of Supreme Lodge President’s duties and responsibilities.HUMAN RESOURCES – President Vanicek reported on actions he had takenin order to set up a Human Resources Department. He also discussed his ac-tivity in seeking to identify a person to fill the position of Human Resources Co-ordinator.

Brian Vanicek, PresidentGene McBride, Vice PresidentLeonard Mikeska, Secretary-TreasurerDonnie Victorick - District OneSupreme Lodge Chairman

Bobby Wuensche - District Two

Johnnie Krizan - District ThreeBilly Rollwitz - District FourLarry W. Pflughaupt - District FiveMichael Ahlstrom - District SixSupreme Lodge Vice Chairman

Bob Bayer - District SevenAttention, Members!

If your household did not receive a 2009 SPJST calendar,

please call (800) 727-7578 or email [email protected]

to have a calendar mailed to you.


Recess was taken from 9:20 until 9:30 a.m.On the matter of using non-company owned autos in parades, President Vanicekreported he had checked on insurance issues and that the liability concern hadbeen addressed. Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska cleared up any issues pertainingto insurance coverage. If a district, lodge, or youth club made arrangements touse a non-owned vehicle, that would be an issue between that entity and the ve-hicle owner. Any unresolved issues can be addressed in the January meeting.APPLICATIONS/SALES REPORT – Vice President McBride referred to areport showing that applications were down 37 percent, insurance written wasdown 29 percent, and earned premium was up 32 percent.CONTINUING EDUCATION – Vice President McBride presented a pro-posal to cut costs of continuing education classes by providing snacks insteadof a full meal and using new locations. Directors suggested changing the for-mat by having alternative eight hour classes and alternating locations amongdifferent lodges. Vice President McBride agreed to do this. Director Pflughauptsuggested teaching content and dates be made known well in advance and re-gional eight hour classes be considered.GENERAL AGENTS – Vice President McBride proposed reducing costs byreducing the number of General Agents and referred to a detailed report. Herecommended that the category of General Agents be discontinued, and the re-sponsibility be passed on to the State Field Representatives. Director Bayermoved and Director Ahlstrom seconded that the general agents category beeliminated as of January 1, 2009, as a part of our reorganization process. Thematter was discussed in detail. Vote was taken, and the motion carried unani-mously.The Supreme Lodge went into executive session at 11 a.m.Recess for lunch was taken from 12 noon until 12:45 p.m.Executive session ended at 2:25 p.m.SALES PROGRAM DECISIONS – The decisions reached pertaining to com-pensation, overrides, field staff, and definition of persistency were approved onunanimously adopted motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Roll-witz.INCENTIVE AWARDS – The 2009 incentive award program recommenda-tions were presented by Vice President McBride and considered item by item.The incentive program packet as amended was approved on unanimouslyadopted motion by Director Bayer, seconded by Director Pflughaupt.Recess was taken from 4:20 until 4:30 p.m.CZECH HERITAGE MUSEUM – Executive Director Sandi Wicker gave anupdate on the progress of the museum remodeling. She reported on plannedfundraising.AGENT ADVANCED COMMISSION – Vice President McBride proposedthat if the agent falls below 80 percent persistency, the State Field Representa-tive has 90 days to bring the agent back up to 80 percent or the agent will be puton as-earned commission. Director Krizan proposed that advance commissionsbe discontinued. Director Pflughaupt moved to ratify Vice President McBride’srecommendation, seconded by Director Ahlstrom, and carried unanimously.The commission on Final Expense, level pay, was changed from 100 percent to80 percent effective January 1, 2009.NEW ANNUITY PRODUCT – There was discussion about the proposed newFlexible Premium Deferred Annuity. After reviewing the product, it was de-cided to table the product indefinitely on motion by Director Krizan, secondedby Director Rollwitz. Motion carried with seven in favor and three opposed.

Voting in favor: President Vanicek, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, DirectorWuensche, Director Krizan, Director Rollwitz, Director Pflughaupt, and Di-rector Bayer. Voting in opposition: Vice President McBride, Director Victorick,and Director Ahlstrom.UNIVERSAL GUARANTEED FOR LIFE PRODUCT – A new proposeduniversal life product was reviewed. The plan was tabled on motion by Direc-tor Rollwitz, seconded by Director Krizan, and carried unanimously.ADVANCED COMMISSION FORMULA – The advanced commission for-mula was reviewed.INVESTMENT STRATEGY – Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska discussed ourinvestment policy during these challenging economic times. He reported on awebinar conducted by specialists secured by the National Fraternal Congress.Supreme Lodge officers participated in the webinar which focused on man-agement of fraternal insurance company portfolios. He discussed managementtools provided by our investment consultant and reported on a meeting theSupreme Lodge officers had with him the day before. Secretary-TreasurerMikeska discussed the positive developments he anticipated with the unwind-ing of the credit crisis. President Vanicek reported that he had received wordfrom the National Fraternal Congress that SPJST had met all seven of the ac-creditation standards thus qualifying for ACCREDITED MEMBER STATUS.Notification was received on November 13, 2008.INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT (IPS) – Secretary-TreasurerMikeska extensively discussed the need for a new IPS that is more thorough indefining our investment policy. He stated that he and our investment consult-ant have been working on a new IPS for several weeks and distributed copiesof the proposed IPS. He pointed out the strengths of the proposed IPS whichclearly provides rate of return objectives, guidelines, and measurement of in-vestment performance against benchmarks. It provides for asset allocation, di-versification, defines permissible investments and review procedures. Herecommended adoption of the IPS. The new IPS was unanimously adopted onmotion by Director Ahlstrom, seconded by Director Rollwitz. It was under-stood that the new IPS would replace the previously adopted IPS, effective im-mediately.MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENT – Financial Secretary Mikulas re-viewed the financial statement for the period ending October 31, 2008. He re-ported that surplus was over $18 million. 2009 SALARY CONSIDERATIONS – President Vanicek stated the officerswould have a recommendation on salaries ready to present at the JanuarySupreme Lodge meeting.There being no further business, Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick adjournedthe meeting at 6:35 p.m.

Leonard Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer—SPJST—


Lodge 6Cottonwood invites all to NewYearʼs Eve partyPresident Milton Peterson called

the meeting of Lodge 6, Cottonwoodto order on Sunday, December 7,2008, at 2 p.m. Carter Charanza andDakota Holder led the Pledge of Alle-giance, and Sister Peggy Dobeckaread the SPJST motto.Sister Georgie Soukup reported 40

members were present.Supreme Lodge President Brian

Vanicek gave his talk so that he couldgo to other lodges.Sister Barbara Hykel read the min-

utes from the last meeting and gave herFAC report. She thanked everyone forhelping with the meal for today. Sheread thank you cards from the Skerikfamily and the Rose Uptmor family.Sister Peggy Dobecka gave her

treasurer’s report and the youth report.The youth decorated the hall and madegoodie bags for the rest home resi-dents.Brother George Straten gave his

hall report. New members for ourlodge are Elliot Kasik, John GaryMorris, Thomas Estrada, Jr., LeslieAnn Cernosek, Molly Cernosek, LarryDolezal, and Courtney Dolezal.Sister Jereline Lenart sent a get well

card to Raymond Marek. She sentsympathy cards to Aubrey Uptmor,Kristine and Darrell Uptmor, GeorgiaWachsmann, Larry Mechell, Julie andTerry Mechell, and Barbara and FredMechell.Brother Milton Peterson was cho-

sen as Fraternalist of the Year. Birth-days for December were PamUrbanovsky, Ernest Bezdek, andBobby Hykel. Progressive door prizedrawing winner for $7 was JeffreyMachovsky. Since he was not present,the amount goes to $8. Attendance

door prizes were won by Joe Dvorsky,Michael Sonnenberg, and BobbyDobecka.Next Meeting—January 4The next meeting will be on Sun-

day, January 4, 2009 at 2 p.m.After the meeting, the Junior Histo-

rians from West High School per-formed for the members. They werewonderful, and their performance wasenjoyed by everyone. The youth clubpresented a short skit, and Santa ar-rived. Everyone enjoyed a deliciousmeal of turkey and all the trimmings.The lodge will have a New Year’s

Eve party at the hall beginning at 6p.m. Everyone, come out for lots offood, games, and loads of fun.

Dorothy Kucera, Reporter—SPJST—

Lodge 17New Tabor reportson DecembermeetingThe Lodge 17, New Tabor monthly

meeting was called to order on De-cember 7, 2008, by President RandyGaas. Sister Meghan Blum led us inthe Pledge of Allegiance. There were no resolutions at this

time. Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr. calledthe roll of officers and read the min-utes of our November meeting. Withno additions or corrections, the min-utes were approved as read. BrotherTrcalek had correspondence from Fra-ternal Services Specialist TammyMartinez. Ms. Martinez needs a photoof the 2008-2009 lodge officers. It wasdecided that we would take a photoduring the memorial service, and Sis-ter Narro would send it to Ms. Mar-tinez. FAC Holly Narro gave her report

on the SPJST events. Events include a

District Six Hosts January 10 Bowling Tournament Fund-raiser

Let’s kick 2009 off with fun, fel-lowship, and exercise whileraising funds for the Dis-trict Six Scholarship.The District Six

Bowling Tournament isSaturday, January 10 atthe El Campo BowlingCenter. Check-in be-gins at 12 noon, andbowling begins at 1 p.m. The competition is open

to everyone; you do not have tobe an SPJST member to enter. Thereare adult and youth divisions. The registration fee is $25 per per-

son or $100 per team. Get a team to-

gether, or if you can’t get a full team(four bowlers), we will helpyou make a team.

So, come on out foran afternoon of familyfun—bowling, cheering,or watching and visiting. For more information

or for an entry form,contact Mike Ahlstrom(361) 578-3279 or Debbie

Krpec (979) 543-6035 -home or (979) 541-7236.Fraternally,Mike AhlstromDistrict Six Director

—SPJST—

District News The deadline for all Vestnik itemsis 5 p.m. the Wednesday before thepublication date. Send your news

and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny

P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Fax: (254) 774-7447

Email: [email protected]

Questions?Call (800) 727-7578

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District One Raises $1,550 for Ben and Martha Trcalek Endowed Scholarship Fund

On behalf ofDistrict One,Director Don-nie Victorick,left, presentsa check for$1,550 to BenTrcalek, Jr.benefiting theBen andMartha Tr-calek En-dowedScholarship.The fundswere raised atCzech Fesztheld October18, 2008, inTemple.

Coming in next week’s Vestnik . . .• Heritage ’09• Lodge 24, Cyclone Christmas party scenes• Lodge 29, Taylor members host Czech visitor• Lodge 30, Taiton Christmas party scenes• Lodge 66, Waco Christmas party scenes• Lodge 84, Dallas Softball Team get-together• Lodge 246, Morgan’s Point Christmas party scenes


42 tournament to be held in Dime Boxon January 10 and the State TarokTournament on February 7 in Taylor. Youth Leader Mabrey Dowell re-

ported on the youth club’s successfulfund-raiser. The youth will also be par-ticipating in the memorial service andvolunteering for movie night at theMarket Place. At 8 p.m. on December12, the youth will meet at the hall fora party, deliver stuffed animals to theCaldwell ER, then travel to HorseshoeJunction in Brenham for the DistrictOne Christmas party. Susan Skrabanek was not able to at-

tend the meeting; therefore, SisterBlum presented her hall report. Treasurer Stanley Mrnustik gave

his report. Brother Mrnustik also re-ported on a new member—Roy PaulSurovik, III. The lodge unanimouslyapproved Brother Surovik for mem-bership. Under old business, the memorial

service was discussed. Under new business, a motion was

made to give Brother Henry a mone-tary gift for presiding over the memo-rial service. The motion carried. The audit committee reminded

everyone the youth club books andhall books will be audited after theJanuary meeting. With no further business, the meet-

ing was adjourned. Next Meeting—January 4Our next meeting will be at 2 p.m.

on January 4, 2009. Respectfully submitted, Lisa Blum, Reporter

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Lodge 25, Ennissets New YearʼsEve danceSPJST Lodge 25, Ennis will cele-

brate New Year’s Eve with a dancewith music by the Jak Se Do Band onWednesday, December 31, 2008, atthe lodge hall, located at 1901 EastEnnis Avenue in Ennis, Texas. Doorsopen at 7 p.m., and music is from 8p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Admission is $10per person. Black-eyed peas and corn

bread will be served at midnight.Food will also be available during theevening.For reservations, please call (979)

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Lodge 35, Elkelects 2009 officersWe had our meeting on Sunday,

December 14, 2008, at Elk Hall withPresident Randy Pavelka presiding.Dorothy Banik had been in the hos-

pital with pneumonia. We wish her aspeedy recovery. Also, Helen Dulockwas on the sick list.The chairmen gave their reports,

and we had a good month.

The SPJST State Progressive 42Domino Tournament is set for Satur-day, January 10, 2009, at SPJSTLodge 13, Dime Box.Check-in begins at 8 a.m., and play

begins at 9 a.m. The tournament isopen to SPJST members ages 16 and

above. A $7 entry fee includes snacksand lunch.Register before Monday, January 5

online at www.spjst.org (in the Frater-nal section) or by mailing your name,address, phone number, and lodgenumber to:

SPJST State FACP.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503For more information, call Frater-

nal Services Specialist Tammy Mar-tinez (800) 727-7578 or email [email protected].

Directions to Lodge 13, Dime BoxIn Dime Box, turn left from FM

141 onto CR 424. Go east on CR 424for three-tenths mile. The hall is onthe left.

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SPJST State Progressive 42 Domino TournamentSaturday, January 10, 2009 at Lodge 13, Dime Box

SPJST Home Office Staff Celebrates Christmas

SPJST Home Office Staff celebrated Christmas at theannual party on December 19 held at Lodge 47, SeatonStar Hall. LEFT PHOTO: A Home Office ChristmasParty King and Queen were selected in a random draw-ing. Selected were District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom

and Executive Assistant to the Supreme Lodge VicePresident Cynthia Hutka. RIGHT PHOTO: Karaoke fol-lowed dinner and door prizes. Singing are Patty Garciaand husband District Seven State Field RepresentativeHector Garcia.

LEFT PHOTO: Singing are, left to right, Executive Sec-retary Debbie Klinkovsky, Annuity Specialist MarissaSalinas, Mortgage Loan Processor Ann Paruzinski, As-sistant to the SL President Sandra Dubcak, Executive

Assistant to the SL Vice President Cynthia Hutka, andFraternal Department Secretary Ruth Hanusch. RIGHTPHOTO: William Kirby of Lodge 24, Cyclone spins atune on his karaoke equipment. Thanks, William!


Our visitor was District Three Di-rector Johnnie Krizan. He gave us avery informative update on SPJSTconcerning mortgages and insurancesales. He brought out some goodpoints concerning both. We alwayswelcome his information.Our officers for 2009 are:

President Randy PavelkaVice President Fred Kubitza, Jr.

Second Vice President Gene Edward PavelkaSecretary Carla PavelkaTreasurer Barbara PavelkaAuditors Janie BrewerElizabeth Kubitza

There will be a $7 charge at thedoor for the New Year’s Eve dancewith Flat Rock Junction furnishing themusic.Thanks, Volunteers!Many, many thanks for all the vol-

unteer workers we have had this year.It has been a joy to work with you!Next Meeting—January 11Our next meeting will be Sunday,

January 11, 2009, at 3 p.m. DirectorKrizan will install the officers for2009. Please come and show yoursupport.

Fraternally,Elizabeth Kubitza

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Lodge 40El Campo-Hillje enjoys Christmasdinner, dancePresident Sheldon Holub called the

December 14, 2008, meeting of Lodge40, El Campo-Hillje to order at 12noon. Forty-eight members and sevenguests were present. The Pledge of Allegiance was led

by Craig Cerny. A moment of silencewas observed for the deceased mem-bers and ill in the community. Rollcall indicated that all officers werepresent. Trustees were also present. Amotion was made by Josephine Brandtto accept the minutes as printed in theVestnik. The motion was seconded byCharlene Smith, and it carried.Charlie Sanders made a motion to

dispense with all old and new busi-ness. Betty Sanders seconded, and themotion carried.A catered meal of turkey, dressing,

and all the trimmings was then served.Birthdays for December are Jerome

Knebel, Karen Holub, and CrystalBacak.Happy wedding anniversary to J.C.

and Carmen Kocurek.Attendance prizes were won by

Charlie Sanders and Kimberly En-riquez.The new officers were installed by

Sheldon Holub. They are:

President Jerry GenslerVice President Ardis BacakSecretary J.C. KocurekTreasurer Lorraine KanaFAC Josephine Bacak

Gladys Cerny read a poem and en-tertained us with a talking deer. CraigCerny played a Christmas song on histrumpet, and Cory Cerny sang a songwith voice and sign language. Themembers were also entertained by themusic of the Czech Mates.The meeting adjourned at 1:05 p.m.

with a motion made by Dee Floyd.Delia Floyd, Secretary

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Lodge 47, Seatoninvites all to NewYearʼs Eve danceDear Members,SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton invites

everyone to the New Year’s Eve dancebeginning at 8 p.m. and ending at 12midnight when we welcome in 2009.“Last Call” will be playing for yourentertainment. The kitchen will beopen with hamburgers, French fries,nachos, and popcorn for sale. We willbring in the new year with corn breadand home cooked black-eyed peas. We welcome you to join us and

hope to see you!Patsy Koslovsky

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Lodge 47, Seatonto host annualtarok tournamentSPJST Lodge 47, Seaton will host

its annual tarok tournament on Satur-day, January 17, 2009, at Seaton StarHall. You are invited to come join inon all the fun!Registration is from 8 to 8:45 a.m.

Starting table will be drawn by theplayers prior to the tournament start.Play begins at 9 a.m.The entry fee is $20 per person and

SPJST Home Office Collects Toys for Santa Pal

LEFT PHOTO: State Youth Director John Hoelscherand Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez arepictured with the toys collected at the SPJST Home Of-fice for Santa Pal. RIGHT PHOTO: John and Tammypresent several bags of stuffed animals, toys, and

games to Ralph Wilson Boys Club Executive DirectorCharlie Kimmey who is an organizer with this year’sSanta Pal in Temple. Thanks to everyone who con-tributed to the annual Santa Pal project through theSPJST Home Office.

Lodge 28, East Bernard gives to Wharton County Library local branch

Lodge 28, East Bernard Sales Agent Glenn Kaminsky presents a $100donation to the local branch of the Wharton County Library. Accept-ing the donation are Agnes Minks, Carolyn Tondre, and SandraBriones. Lodge 28’s monthly meetings are held in the meeting roomthat is part of the library. Through the donation, the lodge is support-ing another part of the community.


includes a noon meal and snacks.Prizes will be awarded.Please pre-register by January 9.

For more information or to pre-regis-ter, contact Frank Klinkovsky, 3514Preston Oaks, Temple, Texas 76504.His phone number is (254) 773-4801.

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Lodge 47, Seatonreports on December meetingDear Readers,The December 1, 2008, meeting of

SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton was called toorder by President Dolores Skra-banek. Youth club members ColtonRegan and Justin Kraatz presented theflags and led us in the Pledge of Alle-giance. We remained standing for a

moment of silence for deceased mem-bers Della Talasek, Vlasta Horton, andRaymond Kneblik. May God blesseach of these families in the loss oftheir loved ones. All officers and board members

were present except Secretary AdelineKohutek and Youth Leader MelanieRegan. All active sales agents werealso present. President Skrabanek thanked Patsy

Koslovsky for taking over the secre-tary duties while Adeline Kohutek is

in the hospital. A get well card waspassed around for everyone to sign.We wish Adeline the best of healthand hope to see her back soon.Joyce Skrabanek read the list of

sick members: Adeline Kohutek, NeilRabroker, and Matthew Hoelscher.The November lodge minutes were

read. Board Secretary PatsyKoslovsky read the November unap-proved board minutes.Correspondence included thank

you notes from the families of Ella

More Scenes from SPJST Home Office Christmas Open HouseMonday, December 1, 2008 • SPJST Home Office in Temple, Texas


Hejl, Raymond Kneblik, and HelenRuth Reavis. Also included was theLittle River Catfish Associationnewsletter and a letter from the Tem-ple Fire and Rescue asking for a do-nation.New members are Diane Cehand,

Charles Cehand, and Hannah Cehand.Sales agent is Patsy Koslovsky. Wewelcome this family and hope to seethem at many of our functions. Han-nah is a member of the youth club andis really enjoying it. Dianne is thedaughter of Fred and Wilma Frerichs.Wilma is very active in our lodge.The lodge voted to give a donation

toward Temple Fire and Rescue. President Skrabanek stated we were

all glad to see Woodrow Marek pres-ent and doing better after his accident.Woodrow thanked everyone for theirprayers and cards. Last Call will be playing for our

New Year’s Eve dance. Advance tick-ets are available at Ratibor Grill. Thanks, Adeline and Willie!President Skrabanek read a letter of

resignation from Secretary/ReporterAdeline Kohutek. Adeline expressedhow much she has enjoyed being thesecretary/reporter but feels due to herhealth, she needs to slow down. Sheand Willie have been a big asset to ourlodge for many, many years. Willieassured us they will continue to bearound and help as much as possible.He also thanked everyone for theircards, calls, visits and prayers while

Adeline has been sick. We thank youboth for all you have done for Lodge47. The list is too long to name themall, but the one that comes to my mindis Youth Leader Adeline back when Iwas in the youth club. What a won-derful leader! Vice President/FAC Frank

Klinkovsky gave a report on all up-coming events. The lodge Fraternalistof the Year needs to be turned in byJanuary 9, 2009; Progressive 42Domino Tournament will be held inDime Box on January 10; Deer AntlerContest runs from November 1through January 31; the annual taroktournament will be held at Lodge 47on January 17; deadline for scholar-ship applications is February 2; StateTarok Tournament in Taylor on Feb-ruary 7; Fraternal Bowling Tourna-ment on February 14 with proceeds tocreate a TCF scholarship; outgoing of-ficers’ plaques need to be ordered byFebruary 20; and the 100 PenniesScholarship Fund Drive continuesthrough March 31. He also stated thatthe Supreme Lodge officers and staffwish all members a Merry Christmasand a Happy New Year.Youth Club ReportAssistant Youth Leader Brenda

Hoelscher gave the youth report.There were 27 youth club membersand 21 adults present today. Theyouth had a Christmas lunch and ex-changed gifts. Many youth partici-pated in the District Two Lock-in and

the Temple Christmas parade. Theyouth will have a memorial service fordeceased members at the Christmasparty on December 14. They will alsoput together a skit. A fund-raiser willbe held on Friday, February 20 begin-ning at 5:30 p.m. There will be afreewill offering of chili and the fix-ings, games, and a silent auction.Jerry Talasek will donate the meat.Brenda asked for volunteers to cookthe chili. Edwin Pechal and DavidPechal volunteered. Brenda statedthat she, Melanie Regan, and Chaun-dra Mitchan will be stepping down asleaders, but they are looking forwardto new leaders Lynette Talasek,Tammy Pechal, and Crystal Morris.The next youth meeting will be heldon Sunday, January 11 here at the hall.Board Chairman Woodrow Marek

invited all new officers and boardmembers to the next board meeting onDecember 15. Everyone is asked tobring snacks.Reports were given by the ticket,

bar, kitchen, and entertainment chair-men. With the regretful resignation of

Adeline Kohutek as secretary/trea-surer, Patsy Koslovsky was elected assecretary/reporter. Patsy resigned herposition as a board member now thatshe is an officer, and James Skrabanekwas elected as the new board member.David Pechal was chosen as Frater-

nalist of the year. David has been alifelong member and is very well de-serving of this honor. This past year,

he chaired the lodge’s Outdoor Ex-travaganza which was a huge success.David, we wish you the best in Febru-ary for the chance to be selectedSPJST State Fraternalist.Chairmen elected at the meeting

were:

Ticket Chairman Ruth KohutekClean-Up Chairman Harold Greger

Entertainment ChairmenEdwin Pechal and David Pechal

There will be a sign-up sheet for thekitchen since no one was interested totake the position. David Pechal vol-unteered to be the bar chairman for2009. Thank you, David. He had pre-viously been the bar chairman for sev-eral years but gave it up in 2008 so thefamily could spend more time withAmber since she was a graduatingsenior.The audit of books will be held on

January 14 at 7 p.m. James Skrabanekreminded everyone that whomeverhad the books in 2008 needs to comefor the audit—not the newly electedofficer or chairman.December birthday celebrants are

Dorothy Pechal, E.J. Pechal, MelanieRegan, Leroy Dana, and Elden Zavodny. December anniversaries are

Woodrow and Gladys Marek andDorothy Pechal.Door prizes were won by Amanda

Greger, Ruth Kohutek, and WoodrowMarek.

Lodge 29, Taylor members and District Two Di-rector Bobby Wuensche experienced a day of givingand sharing on Wednesday, December 10, 2008.Lodge 29 members Linda Pospisil and Lyn Riegermet with Director Wuensche to visit three local or-ganizations to assist them with their holiday wishlists. S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor received a

check from funds collected by Lodge 29. The con-tribution was then matched by Director Wuensche’sdiscretionary funds. The checks were presented toRest Home Administrator Woody Richards to helppurchase Christmas items for the rest home resi-dents.Director Wuensche presented S.P.J.S.T. Assisted

Living Facility Administrator Jane Stauffer and So-

cial Coordinator Liz Haisler a monetary contribu-tion that matched funds SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor do-nated to the Taylor facility earlier in the year.Meals on Wheels Administrator Verna Schmidt

was also presented a check from Director Wuen-sche. The check matched the amount donated byLodge 29 earlier in the year.

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Lodge 29, Taylor Gives to Local Organizations

LEFT PHOTO: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home No. 1, Taylor. Pictured are, left to right,District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, Rest Home Administrator WoodyRichards, and Lodge 29, Taylor members Lyn Rieger and Linda Pospisil.CENTER PHOTO: S.P.J.S.T. Assisted Living Facility. Pictured are, left to

right, Lyn Rieger, Linda Pospisil, Director Wuensche, Assisted Living Fa-cility Administrator Jane Stauffer, and Social Coordinator Liz Haisler.RIGHT PHOTO: Meals on Wheels. Pictured, left to right, are Lyn Rieger,Linda Pospisil, Administrator Verna Schmidt, and Director Wuensche.


Next Meeting—January 4The next meeting will be held on

Sunday, January 4 at 2 p.m.Dolores Skrabanek gave the bless-

ing, and the meeting was adjourned toenjoy snacks prepared by Gladys andWoodrow Marek. Thanks to all whobrought snacks.We hope that each of you had a

wonderful, safe and healthy Christ-mas. The officers and members ofLodge 47, Seaton, would like wisheach of you a Happy New Year.

Fraternally,Patsy Koslovsky

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Lodge 63Sweet Home sets2009 meeting datesAll regular Lodge 63, Sweet Home

monthly meetings in 2009 will be heldon the third Thursday of the month at7 p.m. at the home of President Don-ald Zabransky in Sweet Home. Social meetings will be held on

March 15, June 14, and December 6 atthe Queen of Peace Parish Hall inSweet Home, and September 20 atGreen Dickson Park in Shiner. All so-cial meetings begin at 12 noon.

Fraternally,Elaine BerkovskyFAC/Reporter

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Lodge 133San Antonio reports on November meetingMembers of Lodge 133, San Anto-

nio met on Sunday November 16,2008, at Good Shepherd LutheranChurch. Those in attendance enjoyeda Thanksgiving turkey dinner with allthe trimmings. All agreed the mealwas delicious.The meeting followed the meal. All

officers were present. We were elatedto have Pat and Ed Keller with theirdaughter and grandchildren present.Members celebrating their anniver-

saries included Vicki and Ken Reese,

28 years; Jim and Shirley Burrows, 28years; Cecil and Sophie Hull, 62 years,and Ed and Pat Keller, 27 years. Con-gratulations to these couples!Members reported that they had

talked to Don and Marie Netek whowere residing at the Incarnate WordAssisted Living. Pat Keller reportedthat her dad Bill Mares was doing welland wanted to say hello to the mem-bers. Emil Matula reported that hehad visited with Alvin Schimcek andhe, too, sent his regards.Members were reminded to donate

to the 100 Pennies Scholarship FundDrive. President Popp reminded themembers that the lodge would matchthe funds donated.In the spirit of giving, Emil Matula

made a motion that the lodge donate

LEFT PHOTO: Lucille and Anton visit with Santa. PHOTO 2: Ila Mae Jan-sky tells Santa her Christmas wishes. PHOTO 3: Lupe Vargas shares a

moment with Santa. RIGHT PHOTO: District Two Director Bobby Wuen-sche and Santa.

LEFT PHOTO: Najatt, Deanne, Dounia, and Basil. PHOTO 2: TheRiegers and the Voigts. PHOTO 3: Mark, Cathy, and Lorene. RIGHTPHOTO: Leonard, Sharon, Connie, and Wayne. BELOW LEFT PHOTO:

The serving line. BELOW CENTER PHOTO: Frances, Dorothy, Irene andMary Jane. BELOW RIGHT PHOTO: Forefront, the Girod family, TammyWhatley, and Roger Kaderka.

More Scenes from Lodge 29, Taylor Christmas PartySunday, December 7, 2008 • Lodge 29, Taylor Hall

VӖSTNÍK Wednesday, December 31, 2008 11$100 to Good Shepherd LutheranChurch for allowing us to use their fa-cilities. Doris Moczygemba secondedthe motion which the members ap-proved.Members recommended that a ham

luncheon be served for Christmas.Green beans and creamed potatoeswould be included as well as the trim-mings. An assortment of pies will beserved for dessert. Lunch will beserved at 12:30 p.m.Doris Moczygemba and Evelyn

Matula motioned that Christmas bagsbe provided for children in attendanceat the Christmas party. The membersagreed. Vicki Reese and KelseyTrinidad agreed to make the bags.President Popp asked if any mem-

bers wanted to attend the DistrictSeven meeting on Sunday, November23. Evelyn and Emil Matula asked toattend.President Popp then appointed the

nominating committee with her vicepresident Vicki Reese. DorisMoczygemba agreed to serve as thechairman with Agnes Rohan and PatKeller.Birthday wishes were extended to

October and November celebrants.Those celebrating October birthdayswere Christopher Rohan, DorisMoczygemba, Frankie Campbell, Re-becca Mattes, and Viola Spacek. No-vember celebrants included AlvinSchimcek, Edward Riley, NicholasKeller, Stephanie Kehrer, JarolynPopp, and Victor Miculka.Attendance prizes were won by

Bob Popp, Cecil Hull, and SophieHull. Split-the-pot was shared byPatsy, daughter of DorisMoczygemba, and Ed Keller.Have a Merry Christmas and a

Happy New Year.Respectfully submitted,Jarolyn Popp

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Lodge 141, Sealyreports on December activitiesOur December meeting was

changed from the original plan. VicePresident Leo Dziadek was still hav-ing health problems, and some of ourmembers had other obligations on thesecond Tuesday of December. Themembers who normally come to the

meeting held a telephone conferenceto take care of business. The slate of officers for 2009 are:

President Leo Dziadek Vice President Bennie Stolarski

Second Vice President Melissa Schram Secretary Bernice StolarskiTreasurer Edith KarasSubmitted by,Bernice StolarskiSecretary

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Lodge 160San Angelo meets January 11The 2009 annual meeting of SPJST

Lodge 160, San Angelo will be Sunday,January 11 at the St. Ambrose ParishHall in Wall, Texas. A catered mealwill be served at 12 noon. The meal isprovided for those in attendance(please, no take-outs). The meal willbe followed by a business meeting.The meeting agenda includes electionsof 2009 officers; officers’ reports;Home Office reports; and Czech eventreports.Apply Now for Local ScholarshipsLodge 160, San Angelo will provide

six scholarships this year for collegestudents who are members of the lodge.Only Lodge 160 members are eligibleto apply. They must currently be en-rolled at a college, university or instituteof higher learning. The funds will besent to the school and disbursed to thestudent upon enrollment as a full timestudent. Applications will be mailed toall Lodge 160 member households. If you have any questions or to ob-

tain an application, please contact DaleWeise at (325) 486-9818 - home or(325) 653-4505 - office. The scholar-ships will be awarded by random draw-ing at the January 11 annual meeting.

Fraternally,Dale WeiseFirst Vice President

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Lodge 177Academy members celebrateChristmasThe regular meeting of Lodge 177,

Academy was called to order at 6:30p.m. on Wednesday, December 10,2008, by President Otis Beck. All of-ficers were present. Our Decembermeeting is also our Christmas social;and the meeting was held at theGolden Corral Restaurant.Otis welcomed special visitors to

our meeting: Supreme Lodge Presi-dent Brian Vanicek and District TwoDirector Bobby Wuensche and hislovely wife Ruth Ann. We were sohappy to have them visit our lodge.Brian performed the official cere-

mony to install the 2009 officers andboard members of SPJST Lodge 177,

Kyle Kaspar, a lifetime memberof Lodge 30, Taiton, received hisbachelor of science degree in civilengineering from the Dwight LookCollege of Engineering at TexasA&M University on December 12,2008.Commencement was held at 2

p.m. at the Reed Arena with Dr. ElsaA. Murano,Texas A&MUniversityPres iden t ,presiding.Attending

the gradua-tion cere-mony wereKyle’s par-ents Karenand LeroyKaspar ofTaiton alongwith his sis-ter LeniceKaspar ofO r m o n dBeach, Florida, and his grandmotherRegina Kaspar of Taiton. Also at-tending were Kyle’s godparentsClare and Dan Beltrand of CollegeStation.On Saturday, December 13, Kyle

was honored with a celebration byhis parents at their home in Taiton.Family and friends enjoyed a mealof stew, chili, rice, salad, and variousside dishes. There was a special redvelvet cake decorated with the A&Minsignia that read “Congratulations,Kyle.” Special guests for the day’s cele-

bration were Kyle’s grandparents,Jerome and Georgia Dorotik andRegina Kaspar, all of Taiton.Family and friends attended from

El Campo, Wharton, Taiton, Rich-mond, Houston, San Marcos,Austin, Florida, and France. Kyle is a 2004 graduate of El

Campo High School.While attending A&M, Kyle also

worked part-time at Jack HillardDistributing in Bryan.After graduation, Kyle will begin

his engineer-ing career atJones andCarter Engi-neers inHouston.Kyle joins

his sister andbrothers whoare all gradu-ates of TexasA&M uni-v e r s i t y .Kyle’s sisterLenice isClass of1998; brotherMichael is

Class of 2001; and brother Jason isClass of 2005.All of the Kaspar graduates were

past active youth club members ofLodge 30, Taiton Youth Club andachieved numerous youth programawards on the local lodge, district,and state levels. Each of the Kaspargraduates thank and appreciateSPJST for the scholarships they allreceived to assist them towards ac-complishing their A&M college de-grees. Lenice is an A&M businessmanagement major and is presentlyin Florida. Michael, Jason, and Kyleare all A&M civil engineer majors,and they all work at engineeringfirms in Houston.

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Lodge 30, Taiton Member Kyle Kaspar: Texas A&M Graduate

Graduate Kyle Kaspar with his parents,Karen and Leroy Kaspar


Academy. Thank you, Brian, for theoutstanding installation ceremony!The regular agenda was dispensed

with. Then, members and guests en-joyed a very special time of good fel-lowship and great food. A little later,FAC Bill Hutka, with the able assis-tance of Mickinzy Beck, drew ticketsat random and presented door prizes(courtesy of SL President Vanicek andDirector Wuensche) to many membersand guests: Martha Garcia, JosieMitchell, Louis Driska, Juanita Reyna,Shirley McCrea, Billy Mitchell, J.C.Johnson, Linda Johnson, BrendaHolmes, and Heather Hibler.We all appreciate the gifts from our

Supreme Lodge members. Thankyou, Brian and Bobby!

Fraternally,Joanne HutkaSecretary-Reporter

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Lodge 202Jourdanton celebrates ChristmasLodge 202, Jourdanton held its

meeting/Christmas party on Sunday,December 14, 2008, at the JourdantonCommunity Center with 32 membersand guests present. President LloydHouse presided. Flag Bearer SammyHoggard posted the colors, and thePledge of Allegiance was recited. Si-lence was observed for deceasedmembers. Special guests were CASARepresentative Frankie Ellis and hermother Dottie Ellis. Thanks you notes were read from

Glen, Wendy and Lian Pruski andfrom Milton and Tillie Koch.Frankie Ellis spoke about the

CASA program and thanked the youthclub members for the shoe boxespacked with Christmas gifts.The lodge donated $100 to AC-

CEPT, and the members brought non-

perishable food and toys for ACCEPT.Celebrating birthdays in December

are Martha Ciomperlik, MelbaNovosad, Veronica Barta, CassandraReyes, and Isabella Wiederhold. A get well card was signed for Jour-

dine Tymrak.Thanks to Frances Kovar for the

eyeglasses and three gallons of pulltabs.Lodge 202 members who placed at

the District Seven Fun Day are:Christmas Ornament

Ages 6 to 81st Place - Amanda Hoggard2nd Place - Kelly House

Ages 9 to 112nd Place - Sammy Hoggard

Ages 12 to 141st Place - Lane Hoggard2nd Place - Michelle House

3rd Place - Miranda WiederholdAges 15 to High School Senior1st Place - Stephen Mazur

Cookies1st Place - Bettie House

3rd Place - Sandra HoggardNeedlework

2nd Place - Georgia MarekKolaches

1st Place - Bettie House2nd Place - Georgia Marek

Horseshoes3rd Place - Sandra Hoggard

and James HouseLane Hoggard gave the table

prayer. A feast of tamales and sidedishes was enjoyed. Christmas giftswere exchanged.Next Meeting—January 4The next meeting is Sunday, Janu-

ary 4, 2009, at 1:30 p.m. at the Jour-danton Community Center.

Fraternally,Bettie HouseSecretary

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Lodge 49, Rowena Members Create Door Decorations for Nursing HomeLodge 49, Rowena was a busy place on Sunday, November 23 as members

and youth gathered to make Christmas door decorations for the local nursinghome in Ballinger. Everyone put their artistic talents to work as snowflakes,bells, stars, snowmen, Christmas trees, etc. were designed and made.

LEFT PHOTO: Nancy Schwertner helps grandson Sutton Schwertnermake a Christmas tree. CENTER PHOTO: Pictured clockwise, from top,Nicole Russell, Sutton Schwertner, Laura Pospichal, and Ana Fuentes

put their creative talents to work. RIGHT PHOTO: We may not havesnow in Rowena, Texas, but Becky Wood and son Hunter can makesnowflakes!

LEFT PHOTO: Some of the artwork is pictured. CENTER PHOTO: Leftto right, Sutton Schwertner, Becky Wood, Hunter Wood, Ana Fuentes,Brody Schwertner, and Laura Pospichal display some of the decorations.RIGHT PHOTO: Members present the decorations to the nursing home.

Pictured are, front, left to right, nursing home resident Mary Moeller,Hunter Wood, Olivia Schwertner, and Tanner Wood. Back: Becky Wood,nursing home employee, and Sylvia Rollwitz.

—Submitted by Sylvia Rollwitz


Lodge 246Morganʼs Point expresses thanksLodge 246, Morgan’s Point officers

thank everyone who attended ourChristmas party on December 8, 2008.We hope you had a merry Christmasand wish you a prosperous New Year.We would also like to thank all themembers and friends who helped usout during the year.On a special note, we would like to

share that all proceeds from the CzechFeszt booth were divided between theCzech Heritage Museum, SPJST Ed-ucation and Nature Center, and SPJSTScholarship Fund. A presentation willbe held soon. Next Meeting—January 5We hope to see you next year! Our

next meeting will be held at BestQuality Meats and Sausage Shop, lo-cated at 2610 General Bruce Drive, onMonday, January 5 at 6:30 p.m.

Fraternally,Marissa SalinasReporter

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Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge 88, HoustonThe December 10, 2008, meeting

of the Birthday Club Sisters of Lodge88, Houston was begun at 11 a.m. byPresident Zajicek. Ernest Anders ledus in the Pledge of Allegiance, and aprayer was said by Helen Hegwood.Secretary Bette Hurta called the roll

with 10 members present.We did not have the minutes be-

cause we had our dinner with turkeyand dressing catered by Ben’s Cater-ing Service. It was a good dinner, andwe had a big turn-out. We do thankyou for helping us.Cake bakers for January are

Almeida Bravenec, Willie MaePechacek, and Ida Mae Walden. Forour lunch in January, we will havechicken. I hope it is all right with youladies. You ladies just bring a covereddish.Treasury Chairman Lowrina Linde-

mann gave her report.Sick members include Julie Kinna-

mon’s daughter Faye. Bessie Dewerwill have to have surgery on her heart.If I forgot someone, please forgive me

Lodge 67SchulenburgcelebratesChristmas

At the SPJST Lodge 67, Schulen-burg Christmas party on Friday,December 12 at the communitycenter, special recognition went tothe oldest member, Peter Jurica,right, 85, and youngest member,Jacob Kalina, front, 15 months.Approximately 47 people attendedthe Christmas party, including Dis-trict One Director Donnie Vic-torick, left.

Lodge 80, Holland Christmas Party Scenes

LEFT PHOTO: Cyril Pajestka and Heather Tschoernertry out Santa’s lap! RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 80, Hollandyouth sing for Santa. BELOW LEFT PHOTO: Youth

have a good time singing Christmas carols. BELOWRIGHT PHOTO: Santa and his helper Paula Weir at theLodge 80, Holland Christmas party.

Lodge 48, Beyersvilleparticipates in Taylor parade

Lodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club members ride the SPJST Float in theTaylor Christmas parade on Saturday, December 6. The float receivedthe first place best overall award.


and get well. Mary Kosut’s husbanddied. We from the Birthday Clubsympathize with the Kosut family.Also Jerry Hurta is taking tests. Getwell to all of you.Birthdays in December are Bette

Hurta, Ora Nell Hessebrock. Happybirthday to you, ladies.A prayer was said by Helen Heg-

wood, and a prayer for our lunch wassaid. Then, we ate.

Fraternally,Evelyn Zajicek, President

—SPJST—

Fort WorthFriendship ClubThe Fort Worth Friendship Club

met on Wednesday, December 3,2008, at St. Thomas Parish Hall for theChristmas social with 42 members andguests present. Guests were MaryJean Loy, Lupe Esparza, DarleneTompkins, and Tom Konen. We werehappy to have Margaret Wilson jointhe Club. President Mary Ann Krivanek

called the meeting to order and wel-comed everyone. The Pledge of Alle-giance was said by all. Joe Kozel wasthanked for providing the music be-fore the meeting. Secretary Faith Lindeau read the

minutes for the previous meeting, andTreasurer Mary Ann Kozel gave the fi-nancial report. Both were accepted aspresented. Sunshine Person WillieMae Becan reported she send a getwell card to Carrie Milan who was inthe hospital.President Mary Ann appointed

Stanley Krenek as historian and WillieMae Becan as sunshine person for thecoming year. Annie Whitsell, long-time historian, was thanked for thesplendid job she did for so manyyears. Thanks, Annie, for a job welldone and for all the photos you alwaysgave to us.The singing of “Happy Birthday”

went out to December celebrantsCamille Bolcer, Joe Kozel, LucilleKret, Agnes Reznicek, Rose Romeo,Debbie Skrasek, Helen Skrasek, andRita Thomas. May you all have manymore. Door prizes were brought by Paul

Arsenault and Lillie Kosarek withlucky winners being Betty Krenek andVirgie Valentine. The table center-pieces of mugs with candy canes werealso given away. Rose Cuba and LoisSmith were the lucky winners of the50/50 dollar games. Hostesses for January will be Willie

Mae Becan, Rose Cuba, Dotty Herek,Kitty Rippin, and Mary Windham. The Christmas gift exchange was

enjoyed by all. A wonderful luncheonof ham and brisket was enjoyed.Then, games were played. A goodtime was had by all. Thanks went outto all the many who helped and servedas hostesses.NewsLucille Kret was honored with a

beautiful 90th birthday party given byher family and held at the First EyeCare office which is owned by herson, Dr. Tim Kret. It was nice to meether daughter Sharon from Californiaand to see Linda looking so well. Lu-cille looked beautiful and enjoyed vis-iting with all her many friends whocame 10 help her celebrate.

Lodge 80, Holland Collects Food for First Baptist Church

SPJST Lodge80, Hollandheld a fooddrive in De-cember. Allfood itemsand cash do-nations col-lected weregiven to theFirst BaptistChurch of Hol-land. Lodge80 FAC PaulaWeir is pic-tured withFirst BaptistChurch of Hol-land PastorRandy Evans.

The Holland Hornets won the 10-12 2A Division Central Texas YouthFootball League Championship.Through air and on the ground, theHornets put the sting on the MoodyBearcats 25-19. The Hornets went 10-0 which was a perfect ending to a per-fect season. The offensive line did agreat job all season which includedAmado Minor, Nathan Dague, CullenPistole, Bryan Ray, Caleb Allen,Bryson Steglich, and Mathew Von-stosch who anchored the offensiveline. Quarterback Tyler Tubbs showedoff his skills by passing for over 900yards, 15 passing touchdowns, fourrushing touchdowns, and six extrapoint conversions. Running back Mar-quis Bilal showed off his elusive speedby rushing over 800 yards, 22 touch-downs, and four extra point conver-sions. Wide receiver ChristianRamirez showed off his speed andgood hands with 800 yards receiving,14 receiving touchdowns, and one re-ceiving extra point. Fullback and Tightend Leno Santos showed his versatil-ity by rushing for five touchdowns,one receiving touchdown, and fourextra point conversions with 300 totalyards. Tight end Wesley Weir put hardwork in everything he did by runningfor one touchdown, one extra pointconversion, and blocking all season.Slot receiver Chris Perez contributedtwo extra point conversions. FullbackJacob Cearly helped open holes andwas a tremendous blocker. He alsocontributed one touchdown. The defense shut down opponents

all year long. The defensive line useda combination of speed and strength todestroy their opponents which in-cluded Amado Minor, Leno Santos,Dillon Haney, Edward Pennington,Aaron Owen, Ryan Depew, JamesHopkins, and Mathew Vonstosch. Thelinebackers brought bone jarring hitsto every game which included OLBMarquis Bilal, MLB Tyler Tubbs,OLB Christian Ramirez, and LB JacobCearly. The defensive backs shutdown opposing receivers and includedSafety Seth Spinn, CB Ben Ogara, CB

Izaac Baggerly, and CB Ryan Kallus. The 7-9 Holland Hornets went 7-2

in the season and fought the battle tothe end in the championship gamecoming up just short 13-18 to theMoody Bearcats. The Hornets hadseveral big plays that were scoring op-portunities called back, which wasnothing new. The Hornets had to bat-tle the refs all season. The very youngand undersized offensive line did anoutstanding job. Some of the statisti-cal leaders were Running back/line-backer (speedster) Bryce Tubbs whorushed for 1,800 yards, a whopping 21touchdowns, and five extra point con-versions. Cornerback/Wide receiverMark Cantu had four touchdowns andtwo extra point conversions. Corner-back/Wide receiver Izaiah Baggerlyhad two touchdowns and two extrapoint conversions. Linebacker andRunning back Lorenzo Minor had twotouchdowns and 200 yards rushing.Defensive end/Tight end Isaiah Minorcaught two touchdowns and one extrapoint. Quarterback/Safety ChanceSwoda-Knowles threw two touch-down passes, rushed for two touch-downs, and threw one extra point. TheHornets learned not only how to win,but also fair play, respect, good sports-manship, teamwork, and hard work.That truly is what makes the HollandYouth Football team winners!Coaching staff included Keith

Tubbs, Chad Jones, Brandon Spinn,Richard Baggerly, Rocky Tubbs,Wayne Spinn, Billy Vonstosch, KevinSteglich, Terry Festa, and Chris Her-nandez. We were so blessed to havesuch wonderful coaches, players, par-ents, cheerleaders, fans, and sponsors.Way to go, Hornets! We have defi-nitely got a force to be reckoned with! Thank you, SPJST Lodge 80, Hol-

land, for your generous donation! Players Nathan Dague, Bryce

Tubbs, Tyler Tubbs, and Wesley Weirare all members of Lodge 80, Holland.Aaron Owen is a member of Lodge 6,Cottonwood. Coaches Terry Festa,Kevin Steglich, and Keith Tubbs areall members of Lodge 80, Holland.

SPJST Lodge 80, Holland sponsors football champions


Willie Mae Becan sends thanks toall for the prayers for her granddaugh-ter Melanie who is slowly improvingand hopefully will be released fromthe hospital by the end of the month.They celebrated Christmas on the 20that the hospital in Plano. Melanie’sbrother Steve and his family fromTokyo, Japan, were here for a visit andto attend the party. Congratulations goout to Willie Mae’s daughter JenniferMiller who for the second time wasbeen selected “Teacher of the Year” ather school. That is such a nice honor! Our member Paula Arsenault sent

greetings and was sorry to miss themeeting as she had a doctor’s appoint-ment. She spent the month of October inGermany visiting family and other rela-tives and said the weather was alreadycold when she left on November 1.Betty Landsfeld enjoyed the

Thanksgiving holiday visit from hergranddaughter Bristol and husbandTony Mayer of Milwaukee, Wiscon-sin. Betty said all enjoyed the Thanks-

giving feast at the home of her sonWesley. Betty also enjoyed attendingthe wedding of Christopher Liska at ahotel in Las Calinas. She said it was abeautiful wedding. Helen Skrasek had to cancel her

klobase-making trip to Oklahoma dueto a sinus infection, but she plans to goearly in January as her granddaughterStephanie and her family will be therevisiting for a week. Wonder whatCzech foods Helen will teach her tomake this time? Congratulations go out to Jenny

Breden of Bethalto, Illinois, on herDecember 13 marriage to WilliamHarshbarger. Jenny is the grand-daughter of cousin Millie (Vrla) Bre-den. I was invited to the wedding butwas unable to go. I am sure it was abeautiful wedding. I am so proud of my niece and sis-

ter Lil’s granddaughter MelanieKosarek of Waco, who graduatedSumma Cum Laude from North TexasUniversity On December 13 with a de-

Lodge 143, Inez Members Enjoy Christmas SocialLodge 143, Inez members met recently for their Christmas party held at Las

Palmas Restaurant in Victoria on Saturday, December 6, 2008. Seventeen members attended. A short meeting was held with 2009 officers

being elected. Officers are: President Otto Mozisek, Vice President/FACBessie Repka, and Secretary/Treasurer Linda Mozisek.The food was excellent, and fun and fellowship was enjoyed by all.

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 143 President/Sales Agent Otto Mozisek and Es-terleen Spann. CENTER PHOTO: Seated clockwise are Mark andSamantha Mozisek, Raymond Spann, Rosie and Leo Repka, and Bessie

and Leroy Repka. RIGHT PHOTO: Lodge 143 members enjoy Christmaslunch at Las Palmas Restaurant in Victoria on December 6, 2008. Thefood was excellent.

LEFT PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, District Six Director MikeAhlstrom and wife Kathy, Lodge 143 Secretary/Treasurer Linda Mozisek,Raymond Spann, and Lodge 143 President/Sales Agent Otto Mozisek.CENTER PHOTO: District Six State Field Representative Karen Kasparis pictured with Taylor Mozisek, and Samantha Mozisek, front. RIGHT

PHOTO: Pictured are, left to right, District Six Director Mike Ahlstrom,Lodge 143 President/Sales Agent Otto Mozisek, District Six SFR KarenKaspar, and Lodge 143 Past President/Past Sales Agent Leroy Repka.

—Submitted by Linda Mozisek, Secretary

Odis F. Divin of Lodge 91, Crosby Receives 75-Year Membership Pin

Congratulationsto Odis F. Divin,center, of Lodge91, Crosby. Hewas presentedhis 75-yearSPJST member-ship pin on Sat-urday,December 13 atthe lodge’s an-nual meetingand Christmassocial. Also pic-tured are DistrictFive DirectorLarry W.Pflughaupt, left,and State FACChester Jenke.


gree in hospitality management. Con-gratulations, Melanie!Rosie Steinman’s daughter Donna

Parker and granddaughter Jill Parkerrecently flew to Washington, D.C., toattend a special luncheon at the WhiteHouse as guest of President George W.and First Lady Laura Bush. Whilethere, they also attended the lightingof the White House Christmas tree.What an honor this is.Rosie, Temple Czech Feszt Ambas-

sador, also had the honor of riding onthe SPJST Float that won first place inthe non-commercial category in thedowntown Fort Worth Christmas pa-rade along with SPJST Lodge 154,Fort Worth Youth Club and DistrictKing Paris Milan. Rosie sends specialthanks to Melanie and David for get-ting the float to Fort Worth.Congratulations go out to Tracy

Horn’s oldest grandson William Hag-gard who was honored recently asbeing in the top 25 salespersons inTexas for Subaru. Tracy says that allher family, including all fiancees, willhave Christmas together at her oldestson’s home. I was unable to attend the meeting,

but thanks to sister Lil for taking notesand to all the others who provided mewith their news. Next meeting will be on Wednes-

day, January 7, 2009. Hope everyonehas a wonderful Christmas and a veryhealthy and Happy New Year! So until, keep smiling!

Libbie Vrla, Reporter—SPJST—

If I were a cat . . .By david knape

Lodge 187, Round Rock

If I were a catI’d find a lap

and make myself at easeI’d start my starterlike a good cat outtaand do as I so please

Curled up in a ballno worries at all

my tail a metronome

I’d let it goswishing to and fro

it has a mind of its own

My eyes would closeas I shed on your clothes

my mouth turned up in a smile

And there if you pleasedraped over your kneesI’d while away in style

just like thatI’m a happy cat

Purrrrrfect as can beJust give me a lapI’m ready to nap

my dreams a Mice-tery!—SPJST—

Blue NortherBy david knape

Lodge 187, Round Rock

strikingwithout warning

a blue norther comes inmean and hard and blustering

barging inlike unwanted companythe sky makes a linemarked by blue

defined with clear distinctionas if someone had divided itand drew a line across itbehind it is the norther

barreling downforcing its way in

banging screen doorsrattling windowsshaking shingles

Lodge 188, Centerville members ridefloat in Franklin Christmas parade

The SPJST Float participated in the Franklin Christmas parade on Sat-urday, December 13. Riding the float were Lodge 9, Snook and Lodge188, Centerville members. Pictured are, left to right, Sheila Orsak,Brad Liner, District One State Field Representative Bill Orsak, BradenLiner, Tyler Evans, Mikayla Evans, Colton Orsak, Jessie Richardson, andGail Liner. The float received the second place award.

Lodge 148, El MatonPresents 2009 Officers

The 2009 officers of Lodge 148, El Maton are, left to right, Presi-dent/Treasurer Chris Zielonka, Secretary/Youth Leader MelissaZielonka, Vice President Gaylynn Thurmond, and Treasurer DavidZielonka.

Lodge 87, TempleCelebrates Christmas

Members of Lodge 87, Temple enjoyed a great meal of turkey anddressing and lots of other goodies brought by those attending. After-wards, the fun began with a gift exchange and listening to Christmascarols played on a violin by Honorary Supreme Lodge Legal AdvisorSidney Kacir’s granddaughter Samantha.


the sky turns darkmenacing clouds sweep in

and the temperature drops like a rockabruptly turning a switchand ice is in the air

a chill runs down your backall the way to your toes

and you feel it in your bonesArctic air

packed in icewith nails and needles

blown down from OklahomaKansasCanada

seeping in with angry daggersand what was once a nice autumn day

with warmth and golden sunshineis now brought to its kneesby the invading intruderwith howling winds and biting coldnessan ugly dispositiontrash cans go flyingand birds retreat andpeople run insideto test their furnaceshoping they come on

wishing they had bought woodand leaves fly off

like frightened childrenrunning away

down deserted roadschased by the wind.

—SPJST—

Did You Know?By Nancy Polansky

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

Editor’s Note: Thanks to NancyPolansky for sharing some of hermemories of growing up with Czechculture. Nancy says she enjoys read-ing stories in the Vestnik from JerryElzner of Lodge 79, Corpus Christiand other writers. “I have includedsome of my memories for Jerry Elznerand others to read through the Vestnik.Jerry has done a wonderful job in pro-moting the Czech culture, and hisshoes are big ones to fill. I feel like adrop in the ocean compared to him.”

There were many things that were

done and were accepted. It was a tra-dition, style and mostly necessity. In the early days, every home had a

garden plus a fruit orchard with chick-ens walking in it to catch insects andkeep the grass from growing tall.There was also a flower garden. Itwas not only for beauty but for fra-grance. Some flowers were used asherbs, and there was a herb gardenused for cooking and medical pur-poses. Flowers grown in gardens wereused to attract bees so they would pol-linate the vegetable gardens and fruitorchards. Some people kept a hive ortwo of bees in their own garden—notonly for pollination but for the honeywhich was used for food and medicalpurposes.

Some flowers and fruit trees werebrought from the old country andplanted here so the people would havewhat was in the gardens they left be-hind.Since there were no florists, flow-

ers were gathered from the garden andmade into bouquets for weddings, fu-nerals, and special occasions. How-ever, if it was wintertime and noflowers available, then crepe paperwas bought and paper flowers weremade for bouquets. Boutonnieres andbride’s crowns and headpieces weremade taking small amounts of cottonand dipping it into paraffin wax thensmall green leaves were added. All ofthese small shaped buds, leaves, andsometimes pearls were strung on beeswire to give shape to the crowns andboutonnieres.In weddings, the boutonniere was

placed on the left side of the groomand groomsmen to indicate they weresingle. The witness was a marriedman who was usually an uncle,brother, or other relative. This personwas supposed to set a good standardfor the couple getting married. Hisboutonniere was placed on the rightside indicating he was married.After the couple had exchanged

their vows and before the married cou-ple left the church, the bride trans-ferred the groom’s boutonniere fromthe left side to the right side. If thebridge had a corsage, she also trans-ferred her flower. All married coupleswore the boutonnieres and corsages onthe right side.Members in the wedding party

were all single. It was said that if youhad a married attendant, then he/shewould take away your luck and suc-cess. Besides, they already had their

Lodge 177, Academy gives to Little River-Academy VFD

Lodge 177,AcademyPresident OtisBeck, left,presents acheck for$500 to DavidBorders of theLittle River-Academy Vol-unteer FireDepartment.

Lodge 177, Academy gives to schoolOn behalf ofLodge 177,Academy,MickinzyBeck, left,presents acheck for$850 to DanCase, presi-dent of theAcademy ISDSchool Board.

Lodge 196, Houston-WestIntroduces 2009 Officers

State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Chester Jenke, far left, is pic-tured with the 2009 Lodge 196, Houston-West officers. They are, leftto right, President Zdenek Nedbalek, First Vice President Jessie Ro-driguez, Treasurer Alma Schulz, and Secretary Fran Price.


wedding day.There were sayings that if it rained

on the wedding day, you would haveluck and money. Others said howevermany rain drops fell, that many tearsthe bride would shed.A sprig of rosemary was pinned on

the shoulder of each person who at-tended the wedding. Rosemary wasan ancient sign of fertility, joy, andprosperity.Weddings were held on Mondays

or Tuesdays. They started with a cer-emony in the morning followed witha breakfast then a noon meal. The af-ternoon was spent celebrating, visit-ing, playing music, dancing, eating,and drinking. Then, for supper, anevening meal was served followed bya dance.Most of the weddings in the early

days were held at the home of thebride. Only later, they were held inhalls or church fellowship halls. In theold country, only the rich had the tra-ditional costume that was richly deco-rated, and the wedding lasted up tothree days.When people came to America,

some of the customs were carried overhere to keep the tradition. Manybrides wore dresses they had. Thegrooms wore suits they had or they

borrowed one. The attendants did thesame. The poor had simple weddingsusually in a church or with a justice ofthe peace. Then, a simple noon mealwas served. Some went to have theirpicture taken in a studio. Some whomarried in a country church waited to

have a picture taken when they wentto town. That is why many had singlecouples in the photos and no atten-dants.As people prospered, so did the

styles, and elegance in weddings ap-peared. Also, many could afford the

all-day wedding.One custom in the Catholic church

was for three consecutive Sundays, itwas announced in church who wasgetting married and who the parentswere. The reason for this was if eitherthe groom or bride was from anothertown, this gave people time to reveal ifthey knew something about the couplelike if one was married before, hadchildren out of wedlock, or was in jailor prison. Then, this couple could notbe married before the altar and have aCatholic mass. It was against thechurch teachings. For faithfulness,trust, and purity were important.People held close to their religion

socializing was done at church festi-vals, weddings, and last, but not least,at funerals, many couples met at thesegatherings while working on farms forothers.Many of the people who came from

Europe were very observant. When aperson died, if it rained into the gravethen within a year, someone from thatfamily (relatives) would die.They also observed the geese. If

they flew into the wind, the windwould change. When there was a signof rain, the geese would face that di-rection with heads held high and preentheir feathers. Geese made noise

LEFT PHOTO: Lodge 202 youth with theirornaments are, front, left to right, AngelValdez, Liliana Wiederhold, SamaraValdez, Isabella Wiederhold, Kelly House,and Sammy Hoggard. Back: MichelleHouse, Stephen Mazur, Lane Hoggard,Amanda Hoggard, and Miranda Wieder-hold.

RIGHT PHOTO: First place winners in theDistrict Seven Christmas Ornament De-sign Contest are, front, left to right, AbigailSchmidt (185) and Amanda Hoggard (202).Back: Stephen Mazur (202) and Lane Hog-gard (202).

Lodge 202, Jourdanton members participate in District Seven Fall Fun DaySunday, November 23, 2008 • Lodge 107, Floresville • Submitted by Mary Ann Barta

LEFT PHOTO: Congratulations to the cookie contest winners of Lodge202. They are, first place - Bettie House, left, and second place - SandraHoggard. CENTER PHOTO: Congratulations to kolache contest winners

from Lodge 202! They are, first place - Bettie House, right, and secondplace - Georgia Marek. RIGHT PHOTO: Congratulations to third placehorseshoe contest winners Sandra Hoggard and James House.

Lodge 200, Bruceville-EddyInstalls 2009 Officers

District Two Director Bobby Wuensche, far right, installs the 2009 of-ficers of Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy. The officers are, right to left,President Allen Trigg, Vice President Dan Ferguson, Secretary-Trea-surer Monica Ferguson, and Second Vice President Ted Tatum.


when someone approached. TheGuinea fowl also made noise when ananimal or strange creature approachedthe farm yard. They were the bestguard dogs.Most elderly learned all these tradi-

tions and customs from their parents,grandparents, and relatives. However,once in the new country, some of thesetraditions were carried on. Some werenot so pleasant. They were left to thewayside to be forgotten.

—SPJST—

LoveBy Nancy Polansky

Lodge 6, Cottonwood

YoungYoung lovers walk hand-in-hand.

Helping your love cross the street,walking up steps, and opening doorsshows you are in love.OldElderly lovers walk hand-in-hand

to help each other walk and for stabil-ity, guidance and stamina.

r

YoungLooking in the eyes of your lover

shows feelings of love, joy, and pas-sion.OldEven in the elderly years, looking

in one’s eyes brings love, joy, andhope in the form of making sure eyemedication is placed properly and eyeglasses are spotless.

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YoungYoung-at-heart take long, slow

strolls to make time last in order toenjoy each other’s presence.OldLong, slow strolls once taken in joy

are now taken in reluctance just to getfresh air and exercise.

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YoungWhen babies are born, some have

hair. Others are bald. Milk and softfood are a must because of no teeth,and the digestive system is not devel-oped. Despite all, you are loved.OldIn later senior years, some people

have hair, some have none. The samegoes for teeth. Some have the origi-nals, some have none. Many have toeat soft food as the digestive system isworn out. Despite difficulties, you arestill loved.

r

YoungToddlers learning to walk, stand,

and wobble, reach and hold on tosomething just to make a step—thefirst step down the road of life andlove. OldSeniors hesitate about standing up

so they reach for something to hold onto so they can walk and not fall tocomplete the love of making a fewmore steps in life.

In one way or another, life comes to a full circle.

—SPJST—

Easy New Year’sResolutions to Save Money(StatePoint) It’s no surprise that re-

solving to save more money is on thetop of many families’ lists, as theycontinue to feel the effects of a tighteconomy. But often it seems overwhelming to

tackle this challenge. However, thereis room in almost every household orpersonal budget to cut back withoutsacrificing very much. “You make many small daily deci-

sions about how to spend your hard-earned cash. Whether you’re groceryshopping, driving to work, paying billsor just watching TV, there are severalsmall things you can do to spend less,"said Michael McAuliffe, president ofFamily Credit Management Service(FCMS), a non-profit consumer creditcounseling agency. With the goal of helping families

meet their resolutions to spend lessand save more, FCMS is offering freeadvice online at www.stop-thinksave.org, where consumers canperuse tips and order a free booklet,entitled “100 Small Ways to SaveBIG.”

Lodge 219, El Paso sponsors Lady Keglers

On December 6, 2008, SPJST Lodge 219, El Pasosponsored the Lady Keglers from El Paso and had thefifth bowling tournament with more than 300 assistants.Sales Agent Aracely Quiz bowled six games. Assis-tants and agents enjoyed breakfast, desserts, coffee,

and lunch. SPJST handed out gifts such as pins, pens,pencils, and prizes. Brochures and other informationabout SPJST were also distributed to those in atten-dance.

—Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter

Presenting the 2009 Officersof Lodge 219, El Paso

Lodge 219, El Paso recently elected its 2009 officers. They are, left toright, President Arnulfo Rivera, Financial Secretary Alejandro Rivas,Youth Leader Edna Rivas, Vice President Ana J. Ahumada, SecretaryBertha Rodriguez, Treasurer Jesus Alcocer, Reporter Baltazar Nunez.Inset: Fraternal Activities Coordinator Norma Rivera.

—Submitted by Baltazar Nunez, Reporter


Here are some easy steps you canincorporate in your own daily routine: • Review all cell phone, home phone,and cable services and inquire aboutbetter deals. Cancel added servicesyou don’t need (caller ID, three-waycalling, call waiting). • Replace light bulbs with compactflorescent bulbs. Replace shower-heads with low-flow models and save30 percent on hot water bills. • Glass cookware will allow you toreduce your oven temperature by 25degrees, saving energy costs. • Wash clothes in cold water; 85 per-cent of the energy used by your wash-ing machine is from warming thewater. Only use your dishwasherwhen it is full. Setting your dishes to“air dry” will also save energy costs. • Always compare prices online forlarge purchases to save money andsales tax. Search for online couponsfor everything from restaurants to gro-cery stores to family outings. • Check with your lender to see ifyou can make half your mortgage pay-ment every two weeks—it saves on in-terest. Do not pay a service to do thisfor you. • You probably have many itemsaround your house you would return ifyou could. Selling them on eBay is agreat way to earn extra money whileeliminating clutter. • Stop the daily latte fix and save upto $1,800 per year. If you must buycoffee, cut your consumption in half.Stop smoking; $5 per pack per day is$1,800 yearly. Eat before you go to themovies or sporting events to avoid ex-pensive snacks at concession stands. • Drive the speed limit to save onspeeding fines and gasoline. Properlyinflate tires to save on gas mileage. Ifyour car is going to idle for more than15 seconds, turn it off. • If your bank charges fees, get a freechecking account with another bank.If you ever pay ATM fees, switch to abank with more local ATMs. Use on-line banking to pay bills and avoidpostage, cost of checks, envelopes,and late fees. • Watch credit card statementsclosely for added fees and increasing

interest rates. Prioritize debt repay-ment, paying the highest interest first.Call creditors to request reduced inter-est rates on credit cards. “When you save money on your

daily expenses, you’ll soon be able topurchase things that really matter toyou and your family,” said McAuliffe.“Pretty quickly you can save real dol-lars, but you have to stick with it!” For more tips from FCMS visit

www.stopthinksave.org or call 800-994-3328.

—SPJST—

How to make holiday poinsettias

last beyond the season

(StatePoint) Buying one of the 63million pots of poinsettias that will besold this holiday season? Choosing ahealthy plant and taking good care willkeep your flowers blooming untilValentine’s Day. “Poinsettias tend to be the most vig-

orous plants with proper care, lastingin some cases through the summer

months,” says Richard Cowhig, assis-tant professor of ornamental horticul-ture at Delaware Valley College inPennsylvania. Look for large, well expanded

bracts—the colorful blossom-likeleaves of the plant. “The yellow cen-ters are the true flowers,” he says.“They should be showing a faint traceof pollen. Too much pollen is a sign ofan old plant.” “Choose a plant with strong, sturdy

branching of secondary shoots,” addsCowhig. “There should be leavesdown to the soil line, with no leaf yel-lowing, which can be caused by dis-eases or poor nutrition.” Keep your poinsettia warm —

above 55 degrees Fahrenheit — and inits sleeve until you get it home. Plantswill be happiest in a home that’s be-tween 60 and 68 degrees, away fromheat and drafts. Give them as much light as possi-

ble, turning the plant around severaltimes a week. Water uniformly so thata little water runs out the bottom of thepot. “Plant breeders have worked on

plant quality,” says Cowhig. “Yourpoinsettia should hold leaves andbracts for a long time. With the rightcare, you can enjoy its festive foliageinto the New Year.”

—SPJST—

Lodge 239, Hondo Gives Turkey, Trimmings to Elderly Lady, Family

Lodge 239, Hondo donated a turkey and all the fixings for a Thanks-giving meal to an elderly lady and her grandchildren. SPJST memberspictured are Latrell, Julio (holding the basket), Youth Leader Bridget,Seachelle, Megan, Lakesia, and Nicholas (holding turkey), and Ladejha(holding SPJST sign). The lodge’s next project for December is to helpthe Blue Santa by donating toys.

Lodge 219, El Paso receives check from Director’s Discretionary Funds

District Four Di-rector Billy Roll-witz, right,presents acheck from theDirector’s Dis-cretionaryFunds to Lodge219, El PasoPresident Ar-nulfo Rivera atthe lodge’s year-end dinner inDecember. Thelodge will pres-ent the funds toa charity of itschoice. Submit-ted by BaltazarNunez, Reporter.


Resolutionof Sympathy We, the members of the Resolution

Committee of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje, on behalf of our membership,wish to express our deepest and sin-cerest sympathy to the family of ourdeparted sister,

JONELL CERNY.Jonell Lutringer Cerny, 71, of El

Campo, died Monday, November 10,2008.She was born on September 11,

1937, in Wharton County, Texas, toFrank and Jose Peterka Lutringer. Shewas a loving and caring mother andgrandmother.Survivors include daughters Si-

mone’ Sanders and husband Robbie ofWharton and Desiree Bohning andhusband William of Redondo Beach,California, and her pride and joy—grandchildren Rebekah Joy andJonathan Michael Sanders.She was preceded in death by hus-

band Jim E. Cerny; parents; andbrother Norman P. Lutringer.Visitation was Sunday, November

16 at 3 p.m. at Triska Funeral Home.Funeral services were Monday, No-vember 17 at 10 a.m. at First UnitedMethodist Church with the ReverendJoyce McCormick officiating. Inter-ment followed at the Garden of Mem-ories Cemetery.Pallbearers were Randy Lutringer,

Duane Lutringer, Derrick Lutringer,Ricky Cerny, Robert Cerny, andPatrick Cerny.Honorary pallbearers were grand-

children Rebekah and JonathanSanders.Memorial donations may be made

to First United Methodist Church;Garden of Memories; American Dia-betes Association; or donor’s choice.

Resolution CommitteeCharlene Linhart-Smith

—SPJST—

In Memory of John GalureJohn W. “Polka John Galurek”

Galure, 80, of Temple died Saturday,December 20, 2008, at his residence.Funeral services were held at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, December 23 at St. Luke’sCatholic Church in Temple with Fa-ther Don Loftin and Father LouisPavlicek officiating. Burial followedat Wilson Valley Cemetery in LittleRiver, Texas. A visitation was heldfrom 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, December22 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home inTemple.John Galure was born in Bell

County, Texas, to John William andMarion V. Danley Galure (Galhier).John’s great-grandfather, John Danley,was the patriarch of one of the fore-most pioneer families in the county.The Honorable John Danley, firstChief Justice of Bell County in 1850,was an active participant in the groupwhich decided to establish BellCounty. John authored a book fromhis genealogical research, “Hon. JohnDanley, Chief Justice Bell County,”which may be found in the BellCounty Museum, Temple Public Li-brary, and the Belton Public Library.Mr. Galure attended Little River El-

ementary and graduated from Acad-emy High School and Temple JuniorCollege (TJC). He represented TJC atstate and national competition, receiv-ing many awards in management re-lated contests.John worked 31 years at South-

western Bell Telephone Company(SWBC) in Temple, Austin, andWaco, retiring in 1981. He alsoworked at radio station KYLE-FM inTemple as staff announcer. Later, hefulfilled a dream as a polka discjockey playing “Happy Music forHappy People,” affectionately earninghim the name of “Polka John” fromhis listeners.Upon retirement from SWBC, Mr.

Galure served as branch manager ofUniversity Savings, then in manage-ment at Arrow Trailways, finally be-coming project manager for JMS, Inc.,operating a fleet of city buses on FortHood and all its operations in Texas.As an entrepreneur, he owned and

operated his own bus tour business,“Texas Tours.” He and his wife Annowned and operated a very successfulprofessional wedding photographybusiness in Temple for many years.Mr. Galure was very active in Tem-

ple civic organizations, serving aschairman of the Zoning AppealsBoard, on the board of directors of theGreater Temple United Way, TemplePublic Safety Advisory Board, and asan advisor on other projects. Hehelped form and worked as DeputyCoordinator for Bell County Emer-gency Management and was a mem-ber of the Temple Public Safetyadvisory board. John was responsiblefor Temple’s first “Skywarn” project,in which emergency assistance per-sonnel and the general public in Belland the surrounding counties weretrained in spotting severe storms.As a member of the Temple Police

Association, he was honored as “Out-standing Citizen of Temple” in 1973.In 1998, Mr. Galure received the cov-eted “Bell County Sheriff’s Depart-ment Award” for his service andsupport of the Bell County Sheriff’sDepartment.Mr. Galure was president of the

Communications of America for 12years, a life member of the TelephonePioneers of America, and a life mem-ber of the B.P.O. Elks where he servedin every leadership position of thelodge. He was honored as “Elk of theYear” in 1972, and later as District“Elk of the Year.”John served four years in Texas Na-

tional Guard and four years in theUnited States Navy and Naval Re-serves. He served aboard the U.S.S.Keppler in the European Theaters dur-ing the Korean conflict.For many years, Mr. Galure was ac-

tive in local, state and national politics,and served once as vice president ofthe Bell County Democrat Club. Hismemberships included St. Luke’sCatholic Church in Temple, the Ush-ers Association, the Knights ofColumbus, the Bell County REACTTeam, the Temple Amateur RadioClub, SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton, theService Corps of Retired Executives,small business administration, BellCounty V.O.A.D., and the Bell CountyEmergency Planning Committee.John is survived by his wife of 32

years; four stepchildren Denise Corleyof Waco, Greg Cameron of Holland,Donna Guthrie of Belton, and MelanieWalton of Austin; and six grandchil-dren.Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in

Temple was in charge of funeralarrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials may

be made to Texas Polka Music Mu-seum, c/o Glen Chervenka, 7088Creek Shadows Drive, Bryan, Texas77808.

—SPJST—

In Memoriam

State Youth Director readies for 2009 activitiesDear Members,The final weeks of 2008 were filled

with Christmas cheer. First, thanks toeveryone who called or sent Christmascards to me and my family. That wasnice. The last month of the year was alot fun for me. I had the chance to goout with my family and meet with a lotof you and enjoy some great Christmasparties. Thank you for sharing the joy

of the holiday season with us. This year’s Temple Christmas pa-

rade and SPJST Open House on De-cember 1 were both wonderfulsuccesses. Thanks to everyone whoturned out for these events. Both of theSPJST floats were in the Temple pa-rade, and they both looked great. Thisyear, the floats were awarded secondand third places. Melanie and Davidcontinue to do a fine job of keeping thefloats looking good. Members of theSPJST State Royalty Court rode ahorse-drawn carriage and representedthe SPJST very well. Later, at theOpen House, Royalty Court members

The deadline for all Vestnik itemsis 5 p.m. the Wednesday before thepublication date. Send your news

and photos directly to:

SPJST Vestnik Editor Melanie Zavodny

P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503

Fax: (254) 774-7447

Email: [email protected]

Questions?Call (800) 727-7578

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helped Santa and Mrs. Claus hand outgoodies to youth who attended theOpen House. Mark Your Calendar:May 2 is Join Hands DaySPJST is making a big push for at

least 50 adult lodges and youth clubs toget involved in Join Hands Day in2009. A total of 43 adult lodges andyouth clubs participated in 2008. Thisyear, Join Hands Day falls on Satur-day, May 2. The idea behind JoinHands Day is to get kids and adults towork with other community service,civic, and religious groups on a projectthat can make a positive difference inthe community.What can your lodge do? Some of

the great projects from last year in-cluded baking for the needy, cemeteryclean-ups, highway beautification, as-sisting veterans’ and senior citizens’programs and conducting a variety offix-up and refurbishing projects.You’ve still got plenty of time to decidewhat you want to do in 2009. The mainthing—at this point—is committing todo something. When coming up withideas for your project, try to do some-thing that will be noticed by the public.If you have any questions on this,please contact me. As an added incentive to make your

Join Hands Day project a success, theSPJST Home Office is once again of-fering a $100 incentive for the lodgesthat participate in the program. Themoney is to be used in conjunctionwith your lodge effort. Your lodge’sJoin Hands Day participation form isavailable online at www.spjst.org. Celebrate ’08 Wrap UpSPJST had another good year re-

cruiting new members. Youth leadersare receiving a report through the endof November on how your lodge isdoing towards meeting the 2008 goal. A list of youngsters who have re-

cently joined SPJST and are eligible tobe new youth members in your lodgewas also mailed to youth leaders. Allyouth leaders are asked to please re-view the list and contact these youth toinvite them to your next meeting orfunction. When new youth club mem-bers join, please remember to get withAssistant to the State Youth DirectorPeggy Sue Chastain to let her know whoyour new youth club members are. Thisinformation lets us know how much in-centive award your youth club will re-ceive. The incentive awards will bepresented at the SPJST Awards Banquetto be held at the Killeen ConventionCenter on Saturday, February 21.LIT RetreatThe 2009 LIT Retreat will be held

June 12 to 14 at the SPJST Educationand Nature Center at Cooper Farm closeto Fayetteville, Texas. The program atthis year’s LIT Retreat will depend sig-nificantly on the progress of construct-ing the SPJST ENC facility. I will keepyou posted on the progress that is beingmade to the facility. This is a very ex-citing time for SPJST and its youth pro-gram. 2009 Youth Program Theme: “SPJST Youth – Czech Us Out”Our 2009-2010 youth program theme

is “SPJST Youth – Czech Us Out.” Thistheme, which will carry us through thesummer camping sessions and StateYAD, ties in nicely with SPJST’s 2009Membership Drive entitled “Heritage’09.” 2009 SPJST Camp Tee-ShirtDesign ContestFor those of you who are partici-

pating in the camp tee-shirt designcontest, remember the deadline isJanuary 31. This year’s grand prizewill be a shopping spree at Wal-Martand your design on the 2009 camp tee-shirt. Youth leaders, please encourage

all your youth members to participate.All participants will receive two meritpoints and a participation certificate. Youth Leaders WorkshopThe Youth Leaders Workshop is

scheduled for March 28 and 29 at theSPJST ENC at Cooper Farm. I encour-age everyone to attend. We will be pre-senting some great information on theSPJST Youth Program and also you willbe able to get a tour of the new facility.Plans are for the program to start on Sat-urday at 1 p.m. and conclude Sundaymorning around 10 a.m. We will haveour meeting and banquet at the SPJSTENC property then spend the night atLuther Hill, which is a nearby Christiancamp. You will need to bring the fol-lowing items: bedding, towels, hygienesupplies, and any other items you typi-cally take to summer camp. Call withany questions that you might have. Theregistration form for the youth leaderworkshop is available online atwww.spjst.org. Please RSVP so that weknow that you are coming. The reason that I was unable to book

rooms at a hotel is good news for thoseof you who like shopping for antiquesand crafts. After the retreat, if you likeshopping, you can go to Round Top,which is having a “Preview Weekend”for their huge antique and crafts show.This event is so large that there are noavailable hotel rooms in Giddings, LaGrange, or the surrounding areas. If youwould like more information on the pre-view show go to http://www.antique-weekend.com/indexmain.html#Preview%20Weekend.President’s Volunteer Service AwardThe SPJST Youth Program is spon-

soring the President's Volunteer Serv-ice Awards for all SPJST youth who areeligible to receive the awards. Noyouth may receive more than one Pres-ident’s Volunteer Service Awards dur-ing the preceding calendar year. SPJST

will recognize youth for volunteerservice during January 1 through De-cember 31. Volunteer Service Track-ing Forms are available from the StateYouth Director. Forms must be re-turned by December 31 to State YouthDirector John Hoelscher. SPJST ENC Silent AuctionThere is still time to bid on the

SPJST ENC’s silent auction. For thosewho do not know, 2007-2008 SPJSTState King Colby Havemann donatedhis first place constructed item—a verynice all-wood chest—to the SPJSTENC to be auctioned off to benefitSPJST ENC’s project. In February, thechest will be brought to the awardsbanquet and awarded to the top bidder.Right now, the winning bid is at $300.If you or someone you know wouldlike to make a bid on this wonderfulwooden chest, please go tohttp://www.spjst.org/enc.html andmake a bid there. If you need any helpplacing your bid, give me a call. Also,if you or your youth club would like tomake a donation to the project, I can di-rect you on how to do that. Any and alldonations will be greatly appreciated. I hope that everyone had a wonder-

ful holiday season. I look forward toworking with you in the weeks andmonths ahead. Always know that ifyou have any questions, you can giveme a call or drop me an e-mail.

Fraternally,John HoelscherState Youth Director

—SPJST—

Scenes from Lodge 47, Seaton Youth Christmas ProgramSunday, December 14, 2008 • Lodge 47, Seaton Star Hall


Scenes from Lodge 25, Ennis Youth Club’s December ActivitiesLodge 25, Ennis Youth Club held its

regular monthly meeting on Sunday,December 7 and finished up the stock-

ing project. On December 14, the members met

at the IOOF Nursing Home in Ennis tosing Christmas carols and to distributethe stockings to the residents.

—SPJST—

LEFT PHOTO: Youth and adults decorate stockings for the nursing home.CENTER PHOTO: Stuffing the stockings. RIGHT PHOTO: Erica and

Madeline Clark, Brandon and Amanda Droste, and Austen Holland visittheir great-great grandma Martinek and sing Christmas carols to her.

LEFT PHOTO: All the members who attended the December meetinghelped with the stockings. CENTER PHOTO: Paige and Pierce Tignor

and Brandon Droste lead the Pledge of Allegiance. RIGHT PHOTO: Of-ficers Michael Jurik, Reagan Langer, Amanda Jurik, and Tori Motley.

LEFT PHOTO: 2007-2008 District Three King Blake Ryan of Lodge 25speaks to the members about the Angel Tree campaign. CENTER

PHOTO: The stockings! RIGHT PHOTO: Youth club members, parentsand youth leaders gather at the nursing home.

LEFT PHOTO: Singing Christmas carols. CENTER PHOTO: Lane Slo-vak visits with Alice Skrivanek and other nursing home residents. RIGHT

PHOTO: Pierce Tignor carries the basket of stockings stuffed withcandy.


Lodge 17New Tabor YouthClub presents memorial serviceDear Readers,Lodge 17, New Tabor Youth Club

participated in the memorial serviceagain this year. We older kids had apresentation welcoming everyone.Brother Henry presented the service,and the younger kids lit candles inmemory of those members who diedthis past year. After the service, we enjoyed a meal

of turkey and dressing with all the fix-

ings and visited with family andfriends.

Respectfully submitted, Nathan Blum

—SPJST—

Lodge 17New Tabor youthChristmas funDear Readers,On December 12, the Lodge 17,

New Tabor Youth Club met at the hallfor our annual Christmas party. Thisyear, our gift exchange was gift cards

from our favorite stores. The charitywas stuffed animals for Caldwell ER.After the gift exchange, we gathered

up all the stuffed animals and tookthem to the ER. After that, we went toHorseshoe Junction in Brenham.There we met up with other SPJSTmembers from District One. Everyoneattending had a great time. On behalf of the New Tabor Youth

Club, I would like to wish everyone avery Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year.

Respectfully submitted, Meghan Blum

—SPJST—

Lodge 25, Ennisyouth wishes for snowDear Readers,We have no school today because it

is icy and cold. I hope it snows onChristmas Day! I cannot wait to seeSanta and open my presents. I want tobe surprised by what Santa is going tobring me! Merry Christmas to all, andto all, a goodnight!

Amanda Droste—SPJST—

SPJST (January Vestnik Project) - Learning About Our HeritageThis project earns 1 point in the SPJST Youth Clubs Merit Points System. Mail completed project no later than February 10, 2009 to:

SPJST Youth Program c/o SPJST Home Office • P.O. Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

Name__________________________________________________________________ Age______________ Lodge______________He is one of only three men to have visited the moon twice — the oth-ers are Jim Lovell and John Young. His last trip was with the Moon-walker expedition (Apollo 17, December 1972). His autobiography iscalled Last Man on the Moon. Cernan was born in Chicago of a Czechmother and a Slovak father. He attended Purdue University.

James A. Lovell, Jr. was born March 25, 1928. He is most famousas the commander of Apollo 13, which suffered anexplosion on the way to the moon. After a tensedelay, Apollo 13 was brought back safely to Earth.In the film, Apollo 13, Lovell is played by TomHanks. He is the only man to have flown to themoon twice without making a landing. Lovell wasborn in Cleveland to a Czech mother. They latermoved to Milwaukee. An Eagle Scout, he attendedthe University of Wisconsin. After two years hetransferred to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapo-lis, Maryland. Later, he fought in Korea.

After reading the story, please answerthe following true or false questions.

1. The SPJST includes men, women, boys and girls of many

different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. �� True �� False

2. On November 18, two American astronauts of Czech heritage were

honored in Los Angeles, California. �� True �� False

3. Captain Cernan was the first American to walk on the moon. �� True �� False

4. Captain Lovell is most famous as the commander of Apollo17.�� True �� False

Learning About Our HeritageTeaches Us About American Values

What is your heritage? Do you know where yourgrandparents and great grandparents came from? Someof us know the continent — Europe, Asia, Africa, NorthAmerica, South America or Australia. Others of us can bemore specific and know the country or even the town within the coun-try. Learning about your family’s heritage and the cultural heritage ofothers can help you develop a greater awareness and appreciation forour American way of life.

The SPJST includes men, women, boys and girls of many differentethnic and cultural backgrounds. Still, in the SPJST, we talk a lotabout Czech heritage because it was Texas pioneers of Czech back-ground who established the SPJST in 1897. Even so, they weren’t thefirst Czechs in America. Augustine Herrman, the first known immi-grant from Bohemia — which is part of the present-day Czech Repub-lic — came to New Amsterdam — present-day New York — in theemployment of the West India Company in 1633. He became a sur-veyor and one of the founders of the Virginia tobacco trade. Ever sincethen, Czechs have been contributing to the American way of life.

High Achievers HonoredOn November 18, two American astronauts of Czech heritage,

Captain Eugene Cernan and Captain James Lovell were honored bythe American Friends of the Czech Republic inHouston, Texas for the bravery and selflessnessthat they displayed on their missions to the moon.Captain Cernan was the second American to walkin space and the last to walk the moon. Born March14, 1934, he was a crew member on the Gemini 9(1966), Apollo 10 (1969) and Apollo 17 (1972)missions. Cernan wrote the initials of his daughter,Tracy, in the lunar dust before leaving the moon. Captain Cernan

Captain Lovell


Lodge 48Beyersville YouthClub readies forChristmas funLodge 48, Beyersville Youth Club

held its meeting on Thursday, Decem-ber 4, 2008. We stuffed fruit bags forour Christmas party.After Christmas, we will plan a so-

cial. We will assist at the food pantry on

December 13 at Shepherd’s Heart. Wealso plan to buy gifts in order to adopta family and bring them joy.For our meal, we enjoyed pizza, and

door prizes were provided by our youthleader.

Respectfully submitted,Kayla Wuensche, Reporter

—SPJST—

Lodge 48Beyersville youth enjoy Christmas partyDear Vestnik,We had a great Christmas party on

December 5, 2008. Many children at-tended. We served chili, hot dogs,chips, and desserts. The youth clubmembers and other children helped usout on a skit that we presented. Wesang christmas songs. Then, guesswhat happened? Santa Claus cameknocking on the door. Each of us toldhim what we wanted. I had lots of fun!

Respectfully submitted,Kayla Wuensche, Reporter

—SPJST—

Lodge 84, DallasYouth Club celebrates ChristmasDear Readers,If you were not at the annual Lodge

84, Dallas Christmas party on Decem-ber 14, 2008, you missed a really nicetime. I know many of you stayed homebecause of the Cowboys game. Butthose who did come out were over-heard talking about how nice it was tosee everyone and the decorations thelodge had put up and that youth Christ-mas program. I especially enjoyed myrole expressing the good things about

Christmas and, of course, portrayingJoseph in the Nativity scene.Santa dropped by, and I was in line

to make sure I could tell him what Iwant for Christmas. I hope he remem-bers the iPhone, Call of Duty X-Boxgame, and The Dark Knight DVD.On another note, I just want to let

everyone know that my freshmen yearas an athletic trainer for the BishopLynch Varsity football team came to anend two weeks ago in Killeen at theTAPS State Football Championship.The good news is that it was the Friarsfirst appearance in the state champi-onship game in more than five years;the bad news is we did not win. But onthe bright side, there is always nextyear! So stayed tuned.Our December meeting is going to

held on Sunday, December 21, andwe’re going to be making special din-ner tray accessories for Scottish Ritepatients for Christmas.

Respectfully,Scott Cowan, President

—SPJST—

Lodge 84, Dallasyouth reports onChristmas partyDear Readers,Sunday, December 14 was a day to

remember. No, not because the Cow-boys beat the Giants, but becauseLodge 84, Dallas held its annualChristmas party. It was a lot of fun,and we had such a nice turn-out ofguests and members. After a fun hourof fellowship followed by a deliciousdinner, District Three Director JohnnieKrizan installed the officers for 2008-09. Then, the program was presented by

the youth. It was such a great program.There were solo acts and a duet andeven a family presentation of “TheNight Before Christmas.” The youthgave their rendition of the good andbad thing about Christmas. Then,everyone joined in for the Nativityscene. There were so many angels,shepherds, and wise men and the mainangel, Mary and Joseph, and babyJesus. It was really beautiful. While Mama Bessie was thanking

everyone for their hard work, Santashowed up with bags of treats for allthe kids. I quickly got in line to tellhim what I was wishing he would bringme. I hope he remembers!Merry Christmas everyone!

Elisabeth Cowan, Secretary—SPJST—

District OneTotal Average

Lodge Name Attendance Disbursement Attendance1 Fayetteville 57 $114 199 Snook 143 $286 4813 Dime Box 14 $ 0* less than 517 New Tabor 75 $150 2539 Bryan 2 $ 0* less than 5186 Caldwell 37 $ 74 12

District One Average Attendance - 109

District Two18 Elgin 15 $ 30 520 Granger 28 $ 56 924 Cyclone 65 $130 2229 Taylor 27 $ 54 947 Seaton 65 $130 2248 Beyersville 33 $ 66 1180 Holland 38 $ 76 13246 Morgan’s Point 10 $ 0* less than 5

District Two Average Attendance - 94

District Three6 Cottonwood 20 $ 40 725 Ennis 39 $ 78 1354 West 8 $ 0* less than 584 Dallas 24 $ 48 8154 Fort Worth 56 $112 19183 Arlington 15 $ 30 5

District Three Average Attendance - 55

District Four215 South Plains 12 $ 0* less than 5

District Four Average Attendance - 4

District Five88 Houston 21 $ 42 7142 Houston 9 $ 0* less than 5162 lowa Colony 36 $ 72 12

District Five Average Attendance - 22

District Six4 Hallettsville 8 $ 0* less than 530 Taiton 32 $ 64 1132 Victoria 15 $ 30 540 El Campo-Hillje 40 $ 80 1397 Placedo 15 $ 30 5

District Six Average Attendance - 37

District Seven107 Floresville 16 $ 32 5185 New Braunfels 59 $118 20202 Jourdanton 38 $ 76 13239 Hondo 23 $ 0* 8

District Seven Average Attendance - 46

State Fourth Quarter Average Attendance - 367* Youth clubs with an average of less than five active members do not receive any funds during the quarter.

2008-2009 SPJST Youth Clubsʼ Second Quarterly ReportSeptember • October • November


What is the Merit Point System?Youth club members earn merit

points for participating in SPJST lodge,district and state activities. At the endof the youth year, points are totaled andthe youth with the highest points in theyouth club receive cash awards. Contest DatesJune 1, 2008 to May 31, 2009

Merit Point Contest Age DivisionsJunior—Entering Kindergarten to Age 12Teen—Age 13 to High School SeniorThe RulesComplete rules are on pages 19 to

21 of the 2008-2009 SPJST YouthClub Handbook that is available atwww.spjst.org under “Youth.”Merit Point AwardsTo qualify for an award, a youngster

must earn at least 60 points. Awards arepresented on the lodge, district, andstate levels in the junior and teen meritpoint contests.Junior and Teen Point Awards95% - 163 to 172 PointsFirst Place - $30

85% - 146 to 162 PointsSecond Place - $25

75% - 129 to 145 PointsThird Place - $20

65% - 111 to 128 PointsFourth Place - $15

55% - 94 to 110 PointsFifth Place - $10

Dist Lodge Age Name Points 1 1 12 Fidel Aparicio, Jr. 171 1 9 Rusty Aparicio 181 1 14 Bowyn Bauer 171 1 13 Brandon Canik 121 1 11 Mary Cole 151 1 13 Shannan Cole 121 1 14 Joshua Cox 151 1 17 J.W. Evans 181 1 12 Jesse Evans 181 1 14 Jordan Evans 181 1 16 Mavrick Evans 181 1 11 Brandon Lovell 171 1 10 Rebecca Noska 61 1 5 Kyle Peschel 61 1 10 Nate Schielack 181 1 14 Cody Scully 171 1 11 Logan Spanihel 181 1 12 Jeri Stanley 151 1 13 Ivy Titmus 151 1 7 Jade Wessels 181 1 7 Jagger Wessels 181 9 9 Mackenzie Allen 11 9 7 Riley Allen 11 9 12 Shelby Allen 61 9 14 Taylor Allen 61 9 11 Hayden Becka 61 9 5 Jaxson Brisco 151 9 5 Jaycie Brisco 151 9 12 Lauren Burkhalter 161 9 14 Tiffany Burkhalter 17

1 9 13 Cody Dever 221 9 12 Haily Dever 271 9 5 Konnor Eldridge 51 9 10 Landon Eldridge 151 9 10 Braxton Faust 61 9 12 Nikolas Faust 61 9 7 Sydney Faust 51 9 9 Colton Gantt 111 9 10 Caleb Granger 61 9 17 Christopher Hadley 121 9 14 Jessica Hadley 161 9 14 Cullen Hairrell 111 9 11 Deanna Hairrell 111 9 15 Jordan Hejl 151 9 13 Sarah Hejl 161 9 11 Shelby Hiatt 51 9 15 Dillon Hooper 51 9 14 Shyanna Hooper 111 9 10 Dustin Jakubik 11 9 7 Jami Jakubik 161 9 16 Jenna Jakubik 181 9 16 Robin Jakubik 171 9 11 Sierra Kelley 171 9 15 Hannah Kovar 201 9 10 Hayden Kovar 201 9 9 Makayla Langdon 61 9 11 Emily Lewis 171 9 6 Grace Lewis 161 9 13 Robert Lewis 171 9 7 Kirk J. Macik 111 9 13 Cayla McCord 101 9 10 Skylar McCord 171 9 12 Justin Miller 251 9 13 Vincent Miller 251 9 10 Colton Orsak 331 9 14 Josef Orsak 331 9 9 Charles Ramirez 111 9 8 Michael Ramirez 111 9 12 Anna Reading 171 9 14 Mary-Kate Reading 161 9 9 Matthew Schoppe 171 9 9 Shannon Schultz 11 9 10 Morgan Sebesta 181 9 6 Sierra Sebesta 181 9 10 Carlee See 181 9 6 Colby See 181 9 8 Natalee See 181 9 17 Bradley Shelfer 171 9 13 Zachary Shelfer 351 9 12 Dacey Smith 51 9 16 Dustin Smith 61 9 13 Hunter Swarb 51 9 11 Taylor Swarb 171 9 11 Justin Tarver 111 9 9 Tyler Turskey 251 9 5 Zac Turskey 251 9 17 John Wheeler 161 9 14 Kim Wheeler 171 9 13 Aimee Winstead 181 13 8 Patrick David 291 13 12 William Jatzlau 121 13 9 Kolby Kothmann 161 13 9 Kyle Lehmann 61 13 16 John Russell 291 13 9 Madison Syers 121 13 15 Shiloh Perry 331 17 15 Meghan Blum 351 17 17 Nathan Blum 35

1 17 10 Sierra Cash 321 17 12 Coy Cass 121 17 8 Laramie Cass 121 17 6 Tabor Dowell 321 17 14 Grace Dusek 221 17 14 Grant Dusek 221 17 9 Zachary Escobar 201 17 13 Brittanie Gaas 271 17 11 Trey Groce 181 17 15 Colby Havemann 271 17 16 Nick Havemann 91 17 14 Kara Ihlenfeldt 201 17 8 Kellie Ihlenfeldt 271 17 13 Willie Ihlenfeldt 201 17 5 Andi La Fountain 271 17 12 Logan Jones 201 17 16 Chandler Malazzo 141 17 7 Macey McCuller 201 17 8 Dillon Narro 321 17 17 Shelby Norman 181 17 7 Mitchell Parks 141 17 6 Alexia Perkkio 181 17 10 Jeremy Ree 201 17 6 Xzavior Sanchez 111 17 12 Tyler Sandner 181 17 17 Kristina Skrabanek 181 17 13 Zella Zaskoda 121 39 15 Anthony Gutierrez 81 39 17 Dylan Roesler 101 186 14 Casey Brinkman 181 186 16 Chelsey Brinkman 181 186 14 Christian Brinkman 121 186 6 Kyle Brinkman 321 186 11 Mary Elizabeth Enrique 321 186 6 Jessica Enrique 271 186 11 Sam Enrique 321 186 13 Adam Luna 311 186 16 David Mendez 301 186 8 Makenzie Mendez 181 186 7 Elias Rose 321 186 11 Shelby-Lynn Rose 321 186 12 Grace Vann 131 186 14 Cody Vasquez 62 18 15 E.J. Anderson 362 18 12 J. B. Anderson 362 18 8 T. J. Anderson 362 18 13 Brandon Bowen 252 18 14 Mikhaila Nelson 312 20 17 Caitlin Cavanaugh 182 20 6 Matthew Cavanaugh 52 20 9 Skylee Houston 152 20 11 William Langley 152 20 12 Elizabeth Tischler 152 20 17 Mary Tischler 152 20 9 James Cavan Vestal 152 20 13 Maura Vestal 152 20 10 Bayleigh Washam 152 20 8 Ramsey Washam 152 24 9 Dustin Andel 132 24 7 Rachel Andel 132 24 5 Courtney Andel 132 24 10 Cortni Ashcraft 142 24 7 Kalen Ashcraft 142 24 8 Abigail Bruggman 162 24 6 Shelby Bruggman 162 24 7 Cade Campbell 182 24 10 Cole Campbell 182 24 7 Nash Campbell 18

2 24 8 Allison Evatt 202 24 10 Tyler Evatt 202 24 15 J. C. Garcia 162 24 10 Jarrod Godwin 142 24 13 Shannon Godwin 142 24 14 Rachel Hattemer 252 24 15 Zachary Herzer 222 24 7 Michael Hoelscher 242 24 15 Daven Kostroun 232 24 15 David Mainard 72 24 8 Macey Malcik 252 24 10 Madison Malcik 252 24 6 Meghan Malcik 252 24 14 Austin McNeil 52 24 17 Amber Penn 192 24 7 Luke Ray 162 24 8 Seth Ray 162 24 7 Ty Stock 82 24 8 Landon Stock 62 24 14 Sam Vanicek 372 24 16 Stephanie Vanicek 342 29 8 Chandee Bachmeyer 342 29 6 Brandon Girod 302 29 10 Blake Heap 282 29 14 Collin Huber 122 29 14 Jackie Klaus 172 29 9 Dounia Mohad 352 29 14 Najatt Mohad 292 29 15 Karleigh Skiles 232 29 10 Isac Waters 52 29 6 Reid West 182 29 9 Kaitlyn Whatley 362 47 10 Brady Alexander 312 47 7 Chase Alexander 312 47 7 Hannah Cehand 142 47 8 Carley Cummings 102 47 5 Lilly Cummings 112 47 6 Macey Cummings 102 47 11 Madeline Cummings 102 47 7 Zoe Edwards 162 47 7 Abigale Fulton 212 47 9 Bayley Fulton 212 47 11 Brandon Hoelscher 312 47 13 Brooke Hoelscher 362 47 10 Kyle Hoelscher 312 47 14 Matthew Hoelscher 312 47 8 Grace Jungmann 172 47 6 Grant Jungmann 162 47 9 Justin Kraatz 352 47 12 Alyssa Latimer 202 47 14 Andrew Latimer 202 47 15 Josef Morris 112 47 13 Jerry Pechal 222 47 11 Jason Pietrowski 182 47 7 Payton Porubsky 132 47 15 Patrick Neil Rabroker 182 47 6 Colton Regan 182 47 6 Angelina Ringwald 292 47 5 Stephanie Sanders 252 47 10 Andrew Stock 52 47 13 Kandace Stone 182 47 4 Koby Stone 182 47 14 Ashlyn Zavodny 102 47 13 Christopher Zavodny 242 47 10 Julia Zavodny 252 48 15 Josh Hannington 172 48 8 Kayla Hannington 182 48 15 Daniel Leatherman 15

2008 - 2009 Second Quarter Youth Merit Points (September, October, November)


2 48 17 Scott Patranella 52 48 9 Alexis Taylor 122 48 13 Alyssa Torres 182 48 12 Collin Vanecek 132 48 16 Connor Vanecek 172 48 10 Kacie Vanecek 182 48 8 Amy Wuensche 282 48 17 Bret Wuensche 102 48 8 Kayla Wuensche 282 48 14 Lisa Wuensche 212 80 11 Alexis Festa 322 80 6 Garrett Festa 222 80 13 Nichole Festa 312 80 7 Ryan Festa 222 80 8 Shelby Horak 222 80 10 Jacob Horak 222 80 15 Cyril Pajestka 202 80 17 Victoria Pajestka 202 80 16 Clay Tschoerner 162 80 16 Heather Tschoerner 172 80 8 Jacqueline Wiest 152 80 16 Kirsten White 272 80 11 Samantha White 272 246 7 Alissa Flores 132 246 15 Erin Mathis 182 246 6 Ryan Mathis 202 246 5 Natalie Morales 122 246 11 Isaac Tobar 32 246 9 Isaiah Tobar 33 6 6 Carter Charanza 303 6 14 Bracy Craig 203 6 6 Rendon Dobecka 303 6 16 Lakn Dieterich 323 6 15 Anna Dulock 323 6 15 Courtney Halbert 73 6 8 Raiven Jackson 203 6 11 Alison Moore 43 6 7 Reagan Moore 43 6 12 Tiffany Moore 43 6 13 Amelia Peterson 253 25 17 Dillon Baker 83 25 7 Erica Clark 93 25 9 Madeline Clark 93 25 16 Raychel Clark 93 25 7 Madysen Cox 83 25 7 Amanda Droste 153 25 7 Brandon Droste 153 25 7 April Dvorak 213 25 7 Austen Holland 213 25 16 Jordan Hunter 73 25 11 Amanda Jurik 153 25 14 Michael Jurik 103 25 10 Devin Krajca 143 25 13 Julie Regan Langer 153 25 11 Dustin Motley 83 25 12 Tori Motley 83 25 5 Jacob Mraz 163 25 7 Justin Mraz 163 25 5 Hanna Slovak 203 25 8 Hayley Slovak 203 25 9 Paige Tignor 153 25 8 Pierce Tignor 153 25 5 Megan Darnell 113 54 9 Brianna Hutyra 63 54 6 Tyler Kaluza 123 54 8 Justin Martin 63 54 7 Cassie Niemeyer 63 54 9 Michaela Niemeyer 6

3 66 16 Eric Wallace 13 84 13 Alex Andreason 83 84 14 Ashley Andreason 133 84 12 Emily Andreason 133 84 6 William Andreason 123 84 12 Elisabeth Cowan 253 84 14 Scott Cowan 183 84 5 Deanna Houpy 93 84 9 Melinda McClellan 353 84 12 Rachel McManus 223 84 8 Zachary McManus 133 84 10 Jason Sims 13 84 18 Jake Zabojnik 213 92 7 Caroline Durham 13 92 14 Jackson Durham 13 92 15 Brooke Hood 13 92 13 Alexa Hubenak 13 154 12 Allyssa Carmin 193 154 15 Brianna Carmin 193 154 9 Gage Cornell 193 154 12 Taylor Cornell 193 154 8 Kyler Dunlap 183 154 6 Kendal Dunlap 183 154 15 Emily Humphreys 203 154 6 Rachael Humphreys 183 154 7 Clark Jones 183 154 6 Reid Jones 183 154 10 Dylan Kearney 183 154 15 Randi Kidd 173 154 7 Athens Milan 233 154 17 Paris Milan 243 154 8 Sophie Milan 193 154 8 Sydney Milan 233 154 12 Talia Milan 183 154 7 Angel Pace 293 154 12 Klair Stoeppleman 73 154 7 Madalyn Stoeppleman 73 183 8 Levi Adamek 263 183 16 Colton Daniel 73 183 11 Katelyn Daniel 273 183 8 Brittney Higgins 63 183 8 Cassidy Higgins 63 183 17 Chelsea Reed 13 183 14 Rachel Reed 73 183 14 Gena Weeks 73 183 14 Katie Weeks 73 183 14 Tommy Weeks 284 73 5 Blaine Orsak 14 215 14 Carson Lehmann 284 215 12 Kaycee Lehmann 284 215 13 Audree Williams 284 215 16 Reed Williams 285 88 8 Blake Brogdon 85 88 9 Katherine Bronikowski 305 88 11 Ryan Bronikowski 255 88 14 Douglas Coleman 75 88 10 Anthony Flores 95 88 9 Gabriel Flores 95 88 5 Jeremy Flores 95 88 12 Krystal Flores 185 88 11 Michelle Flores 95 88 8 Santos Flores 95 88 13 Austin Harmon 285 88 7 Nicholas Latigo 185 88 14 Ashley Moncrief 125 88 7 Sean Moncrief 125 88 6 Jessica Schoen 125 88 11 Allison Wockenfuss 38

5 142 8 Jorgia Conway 65 142 5 Grace Owens 105 142 13 Garret Owens 105 142 9 Gunnar Owens 105 142 11 Aryanna Saxton 65 142 7 Zoe Saxton 65 162 6 Delaney Bourque 235 162 11 Cole Collins 235 162 8 MacKenzie Collins 235 162 9 Zachary Collins 235 162 16 Kayla Kucera 55 162 9 Jaci Malovets 225 162 16 Jodi Malovets 225 162 7 Alyssa Moyle 335 162 10 Avery Moyle 335 162 5 Adam Rosier 135 162 8 Koby Rosier 135 162 14 Hayley Wedelich 75 162 10 Collin Zwahr 225 162 14 Devon Zwahr 226 4 15 Holly Scott 146 4 14 Mark Siptak 96 4 12 Sarah Siptak 146 4 17 Chris Vanek 96 4 12 Jonathan Vanek 96 4 13 Jonathan Vahalik 226 30 17 Kenna Bubela 406 30 12 Ryan Drapela 356 30 17 Steven Drapela 356 30 12 Allison Fucik 356 30 14 Jessica Fucik 366 30 16 Stephanie Fucik 356 30 10 Donovan Krpec 326 30 14 Vincent Lutringer 256 30 15 Gerard Marcaurele 376 30 6 Luc Marcaurele 376 30 12 Dylan Treumer 356 32 5 Isabella Ikonomos 286 32 9 Mercedes Leos 336 32 9 Natalie Rendon 236 32 13 Norma Rendon 236 32 11 Nikolas Rendon 176 32 9 Marina Rivas 336 40 7 Colby Cerny 286 40 14 Cory Cerny 36 40 11 Craig Cerny 296 40 6 Abraham Elizondo 196 40 10 Eli Elizondo 196 40 11 Daisy Enriquez 296 40 14 Jose Enriquez 196 40 16 Kimberly Enriquez 296 40 10 Cynthia Garcia 196 40 11 Felicia Garcia 196 40 9 Sky Garcia 196 40 14 Ashley Garza 226 40 15 Jecenia Guevarra 226 40 6 Sierra Irizarry 96 40 9 Micaela Irizarry 96 40 12 Nicole Laitkep 196 40 7 Zakary Laitkep 196 97 12 Matthew Bellanger 356 97 6 Sarah Bellanger 336 97 16 Rusty Redd 196 97 12 Tyler Stocker 146 97 15 Dana Vanek 146 97 14 Dean Vanek 147 107 14 Hope Bayer 67 107 16 Zachary Bayer 12

7 107 10 Eric Carpenter 77 107 12 Shelby Carpenter 77 107 4 Brooke Henke 307 107 7 Ryan Henke 317 107 16 Brandon Korus 147 107 6 Ciara Popham Sanders 17 107 15 Travis Purchis 137 107 9 David Sanders 17 185 8 David Allmon 307 185 11 Andrea Alvarez 57 185 10 Elaine Cole 267 185 13 Kelly Dangerfield 17 185 8 Elizabeth Hancock 257 185 9 Emily Hancock 257 185 10 Hannah Hancock 257 185 5 Ethan Hilbig 337 185 11 Hayley Hilbig 337 185 8 Tyler Hilbig 337 185 13 Clay Howard 277 185 14 Shelby Howard 277 185 12 Luke Jaroszewski 307 185 9 Ross Jaroszewski 307 185 8 Kendal Lewis 257 185 10 Regan Lewis 257 185 8 Leah McDonald 177 185 9 Abigail Schmidt 307 185 11 Isaac Schmidt 307 185 8 Noah Schmidt 307 185 13 Charly Stokes 167 185 8 Jordan Woodall 277 202 15 Travis Barta 227 202 17 Veronica Barta 227 202 14 Jimmy Brymer 117 202 7 Harper Brymer 117 202 9 Amanda Hoggard 327 202 13 Lane Hoggard 327 202 11 Samuel Hoggard 257 202 7 Kelly House 327 202 11 Michelle House 327 202 16 Stephen Mazur 327 202 12 Cassandra Reyes 67 202 10 Angel Valdez,II 227 202 8 Samara Valdez 227 202 11 Devin Vasquez 117 202 15 Raven Vasquez 117 202 9 Isabella Wiederhold 327 202 11 Liliana Wiederhold 327 202 12 Miranda Wiederhold 327 239 14 Lakeisha Botello 197 239 11 Sechelle Deleon 197 239 13 Julio Guerrero, III 197 239 13 Megan Palomo 197 239 18 Kentrell Palomo 17 239 17 Nick Palomo 137 239 9 Kadejha Rodriguez 207 239 5 Latrell Rodriguez 197 239 8 Ladejha Rodriguez 19

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Vrazelsʼ PolkaBand retirementdance/partyA retirement dance/party is planned

for Vrazels’ Polka Band for Saturday,January 24, 2009. The event will beheld at the Mayborn Civic and Con-vention Center, 3303 North 3rd Street,Temple, Texas from 3 to 8 p.m. Doorswill open at 1 p.m. Bar and kitchenwill be open. No alcoholic beveragesor food are allowed to be brought in-side the facility. Admission is $8 perperson; children under 12, free. Noreservations are needed. For hotelreservations, call Quality Inn, Temple,Texas 877-732-3320 and ask forVrazel group rate. You may also visitwww.choicehotels.com and click onQuality Inn. The event is sponsoredin part by SPJST.

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Fort Bend CountyCHS plans souptasting supperMark your calendars for Friday,

February 6, 2009, at SPJST Lodge 81,Needville! The Fort Bend CountyChapter of the Czech Heritage Soci-ety of Texas will host its Seventh An-nual Soup Tasting Supper from 4:30to 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall, locatedon Highway 36 in Needville, Texas.

Submitted by,Glenn McDonaldSPJST Lodge 81, Needville

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Ellis County CHShosts state meetingThe State Meeting for the Czech

Heritage Society of Texas was hostedby the Ellis County Chapter on Fridayand Saturday, November 14 and 15,2008, at KJT Hall in Ennis, Texas.It all worked out very well both

days. The event was organized well—

especially with all the programs thatoccurred and all the booths that wereset-up.On Friday evening November 14,

the hall was set-up with vendors’ dis-plays and a social for attendees whichwas a večerek for them. The musicalentertainment was provided by DavidSlovak who is a talented young accor-dionist.For the main Saturday meeting,

many out-of-town chapters were rep-resented by their own presidents and

other members, and we had non-mem-bers who showed an interest in at-tending. Ellis County Czech Heritage Pres-

ident Victor Havel reported 38 localmembers attending and 41 non-mem-bers signed in, plus those who mayhave not signed in. Some of thesecame from out-of-town to representour chapter, like Fort Worth, Arling-ton, etc. for a total attendance of morethan 200 statewide. Ellis CountyChapter members assisted very wellthose two days at the KJT Hall. CHS State President Jean Blaha

Davis presided at the meeting the af-ternoon of Saturday, November 15.She was well-organized and nicelytook coverage of the state meeting. Imet up with her in the hall. I greetedand welcomed her, and she said, “Youknow, I have just about got it” was herexpression. We had two or three otherlady speakers, too.We served 196 people for the meal

prepared by the KJT kitchen. Of those196 meals, 101 were prepaid.The programs for Saturday were

out of this world! Kenneth Janousekdirected the St. John’s Czech Choirnicely, and his humor in betweenadded more to it. The dance perform-ances by the Little Ennis Czechadeesand West Junior Historians were out-standing. 2008 Texas Czech-SlovakQueen Ashley Sulak was present andperformed.The State Traveling Library had a

good display. The silent auction wasquite a success. We had many doorprize winners. The meeting concludedpast mid-afternoon, and again ourmembers assisted very well in setting-up the hall back to the way it was be-fore.The Ellis County Chapter met De-

cember 2 at the KJT Hall, which wasalso a Christmas celebration for its 26members who attended. Our member-ship brought soups, sandwiches,desserts, and other good dishes. OurEllis County Czech heritage sign—which is nice and large—was on dis-

Podpora �� Lidskost �� BratrstviBENEVOLENCE HUMANITY BROTHERHOOD

Česká ČástROCNIK 96 CISLO 51 31.prosinec.2008

Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu TexasUředni orgán SPJST �� Založené rok 1897

Each Tuesday EveningCzech Language Class (extempo-raneous)—at S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home,No. 1, Taylor, 500 East Lake Drive inTaylor, 6:30 to approximately 8:30p.m. Informal gathering for the pur-pose of listening to Czech, and read-ing and speaking Czech.

January 9, 2009Sokol Dallas presents Czech Docu-mentary—at Sokol Zizka Dallas,7448 Greenville Avenue, Dallas,Texas 75231, at 7 p.m. “The Acciden-tal Army - A Documentary of theCzech Legionnaires - “How a Groupof Patriot Soldiers Changed theCourse of World War I” Admission isfree of charge. For a preview of thedocumentary, go towww.youtube.com and type the sub-ject Czech Legionnaires.

January 24Vrazelsʼ Polka Band RetirementDance/Party—at the Mayborn Civicand Convention Center, 3303 North3rd Street, Temple, Texas, 3 to 8 p.m.Doors open at 1 p.m. Bar/kitchenopen. No alcoholic beverages/food al-lowed to be brought inside the facility.Admission - $8 per person; childrenunder 12, free. Event is sponsored inpart by SPJST.

January 31TCGS Annual Membership Meet-ing/Luncheon/Early Texas CzechSettlers—at Caldwell Civic/Visitor

Center, Caldwell, Texas. Visit www.tx-czgs.org.

February 28Victor Peter Memorial ScholarshipApplication Deadline—for informa-tion, contact CHS Scholarship Com-mittee, Patricia Parma, 3311 CarolinaWay, Richmond, Texas 77406-9580(281) 342-4898; or visit www.czech-heritage.org.

June 6TCGS - Window of Opportunity: ACzech Family ResearchWorkshop—at Caldwell Civic/VisitorCenter, Caldwell, Texas. Visit www.tx-czgs.org.

June 23 - 292009 International Sport and Cul-tural Festival/2009 American SokolSlet—in Fort Worth, Texas, June 23 to28, 2009! Visit www.2009iscfesti-val.com to view updated information.

June 28 - July 18Czechoslovak Foreign Institute20th Prague Summer Study Pro-gram (depart United States on June27) to Praha, Česká Republika. Forinformation, contact ThadiousPolášek, Czech Study Tour, 730County Road 230, Schulenburg,Texas 78956; email [email protected]; or call after 8 p.m. CT (979)562-2207.

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Czech Cultural CalendarCzech Cultural Calendar


play along with its American flag.Charles and Retta Chandler from DeSoto, Texas, were present. Retta wasoffered all the items from the Czechheritage booth that were left from thestate meeting booth sale by ElaineGallagher. Retta is in charge of thefacility in La Grange, Texas, and theitems will be on sale there later to raisefunds for the facilities.

Submitted by,Ella M. and Jerry E. ZmolekSPJST Lodge 135, Ennis

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CCzzeecchh EEttiiqquueetttteeWritten by David Creighton

For Expats.czCommon pitfalls with Czech Etiquette, to save you embarrassmentTo take your shoes off or not when

visiting friends? Should you say helloto people in lifts? These might notseem the most obvious things to askabout when considering dos anddon’ts in your own country, but ofcourse, things which you don’t eventhink about at home can be a big issueelsewhere. Here is a list of the mostcommon pitfalls to be aware of.1. Meeting, greeting and saying goodbyeOne of the things you’ll immedi-

ately notice in the Czech Republic isthat people say hello and goodbye to

complete strangers in various situa-tions, and if you come from an Eng-lish-speaking country this can take alittle getting used to.For example, if you enter or leave

a shop you should say dobrýden/dobrý večer (hello/good evening)or na schledanou (goodbye) respec-tively. Obviously in larger shops suchas hypermarkets, you don’t need togreet people as you enter, but youshould certainly acknowledge the per-son at the counter. And if you’re shar-ing a table with strangers in arestaurant or pub, it’s common cour-tesy to greet the people sitting there.The same goes for lifts, and also com-partments in trains. And, in some or-dinary trains, which usually don’t havecompartments, you’ll notice peoplesaying goodbye to each other ifthey’ve had some form of contact,whether it be a brief conversation or ifone person has helped another in someway, e.g. with a suitcase.The idea behind all this is that

you’ve acknowledged somebody’spresence in an enclosed space, and it’squite polite when you think about it.

Although it will feel strange at the be-ginning, soon it becomes a reflex, andwhen you go back to your home coun-try you’ll find you’ll have to stopyourself doing it automatically whenentering a shop, lift, etc.When it comes to physical contact,

you’ll notice that Czechs tend to shakehands a lot, and the more touchy-feelyapproach to meeting and greetingcommon in Mediterranean countries isnot usual here. Shaking hands is astandard form of greeting. It’s alsousual when saying goodbye.2. The footwear questionThe Czech obsession with taking

your shoes off indoors and then se-lecting appropriate footwear for wear-ing inside the house could form thebasis of years of scientific study.You’re bound to come across this trait,so it’s important to know what to do.Basically you should take off youroutdoor shoes when entering a Czechflat or house. Your host may tell youit’s okay, not to worry, but it’s normalpractice to change your footwear.Even if you’re told to keep your shoeson, you should at least go through themotions of taking them off – it showsgood manners.

Continued in next week’s Vestnik.—SPJST—

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New Year’s Eve Dance Wednesday, December 31, 2008

SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis 1901 East Ennis Avenue • Ennis, Texas

Doors open at 7 p.m. • Music 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

Admission: $10 per person

Black-Eyed Peas and Corn Bread at Midnight • Food Available

Music by the Jak Se Do BandFor reservations, call (972) 875-8381

Leave a number for after 7 p.m. call back.

Welcome, and today, we’llclose the series with a look at theNew Year’s menu.The New Year used to be a more

important holiday before it becameovershadowed by New Year’s Evefestivities. For many Czechs, NewYear’s Day is just a welcome dayoff they can use to cure themselvesfrom overindulgence.New Year’s Eve is a party day.

We have spoken about party foodin this series, so on the New Year’sEve table you will find the Czechopen faced sandwiches - chlebíčky- of various kinds, nuts - oříšky,crisps (or chips) - brambůrky, andother snacks. The midnight is tra-ditionallycelebratedby drink-ing cham-pagne -š a m -paňské, orr a t h e rsome localbrand ofsparklingwine - šu-mivé víno - also known as sekt.Some people still keep the tradi-

tion of eating a boiled pork head atmidnight - vepřový ovar - withgrated horseradish and apples - sestrouhaným křenem a jablky.Those who are awake at

lunchtime on New Year’s Dayshould eat lots of lentils - čočka -because in Czech tradition, lentilssymbolize money. And as Czechssay “Jak na Nový rok, tak po celý

rok” - “As on New Year’s Day sothe whole year.” Instead of lentils,some families cook broth - vývar -with semolina - s krupicí - as asymbol of money.We hope you’ve enjoyed the se-

ries and found it useful. Theepisodeswill stayon ourw e b s i t eboth insound andtext andhopefullysoon thesound willbe there ind o w n -

loadable format. But now, it’s timeto say dobrou chuť - bon appetit!

— Pavla HorákováRadio Prague

Source: Czech Radio 7, Radio Prague.(29/10/2005);http://www.radio.cz/en/article/72111; www.radio.cz © 1996 - 2008 Radio Prague,Czech Radio 7. Radio Prague - Czech Radio 7;Vinohradska 12; 120 99 - Prague; Tel / Fax: +4202 2155 2971.

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ABC of Czech

Czech New Year’s Table

Čočka


LODGE 1, FAYETTEVILLELodge meetings are the second Monday of February,April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. followedby a potluck meal. The Christmas party is on the firstSunday of December. The youth club meets on thesecond Monday of each month at 6 p.m. For hallrental information, call (979) 966-3795.

LODGE 4, HALLETTSVILLELodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m.

LODGE 5, PILOT POINT-TIOGALodge meetings are held the first Saturday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at the PointBank Community Center,739 E. Liberty Street, Pilot Point, Texas 76258. TheCommunity Center is on the same parking lot asPointBank. For directions or information about meet-ings, Ms. Angie Heitzman (940) 437-5561; or Jackand Dean Carender (903) 564-7359.

LODGE 6, COTTONWOODLodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at2 p.m. For information regarding scheduling eventsat Lodge 6, call George Straten (254) 826-5863.

LODGE 8, WEIMARLodge meetings are the fourth Monday of the monthat 7 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar.

LODGE 9, SNOOKLocal lodge meetings are the first Wednesday of eachmonth at 7:30 p.m. Youth club meetings are at 6:30p.m.

LODGE 13, DIME BOXLodge 13, Dime Box adult meetings are the secondSunday of the month at 5 p.m. Youth club meetingsare the second Sunday of each month at 1 p.m.

LODGE 15, BUCKHOLTSLodge meetings are the second Monday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. Refreshments served after meeting.Club dances are the second Sunday of each month.For hall rental information, call (254) 593-2222.

LODGE 17, NEW TABORLodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at2 p.m. Youth meetings are also on the first Sunday ofeach month at 3 p.m.

LODGE 18, ELGINWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs EveDance: Vrazelsʼ Polka Band, polka/waltz/mix music. 8p.m. to 12 a.m. $10 per person.

Lodge hall is located at 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin.Adult lodge meetings are the third Tuesday of eachmonth, 7 p.m.; youth club meetings are the secondTuesday of each month at 7 p.m. unless otherwisestated. For all Lodge 18, Elgin hall rentals, please callIrene Helgren (512) 281-4534. For band bookings,call Artie Monson (512) 281-3711. Lodge 18 is a non-smoking facility.

LODGE 20, GRANGERMeetings are the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.at the lodge hall. A light meal is served before eachmeeting. All members are invited.

LODGE 21, ENGLELodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June,September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 23, MORAVIALodge meetings are the Tuesday after the secondSunday of March, June, and September at 7:30 p.m.and the first Sunday of December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 24, CYCLONEAdult lodge meetings are held the second Monday ofeach month at 7 p.m. Youth club meetings are thesecond Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. Flag Hall islocated 10 miles east of Temple, off Highway 53. Formore information regarding hall bookings/rentals,please call Hall Manager Wilbert Mikeska (254) 985-2484. For more information, visitwww.spjstflaghall.com.

LODGE 25, ENNISWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve Dance

Lodge meetings are the second Thursday of eachmonth at 7:30 p.m. Game room open every Wednes-day at 5:30 p.m. For rentals, reservations, or more in-formation, call the hall (972) 875-8381 and leave amessage.

LODGE 26, SKIDMORELodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June,September, and December.

LODGE 28, EAST BERNARDMeetings are held at the Wharton County Library, 746Clubside Drive in East Bernard.

LODGE 29, TAYLORWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs EveDance: Sterling Country, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight. Freeadmission. Black-eyed peas and cornbread servedat midnight.Friday, January 2—Sterling Country, 7:30 to 11:30p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgersevery Friday beginning at 6 p.m.Sunday, January 4—Taylor SPJST Youth Club willhold its monthly meeting beginning at 3 p.m. at Tay-lor SPJST Hall. Any youth entering kindergartenthrough high school senior is eligible to attend. For in-formation, contact Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512)468-1347.Wednesday, January 7 – Senior Citizens dominoes2 to 4:30 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor hall withcovered dish meal following.Friday, January 9—Czech Melody Masters, 7:30 to11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburg-ers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.Saturday, January 10—Live dance music: DennyHamilton and the Memories, 8:30 p.m. Free admis-sion.Wednesday, January 14—SPJST Lodge 29, Taylormembers will hold their monthly meeting beginning,6:30 p.m. Covered dish meal following the meeting.Live music by the Bobby Jay Five band, 7:30 p.m. to9:30 p.m.Friday, January 16—The Lawmen, 7:30 to 11:30p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fashioned hamburgersevery Friday beginning at 6 p.m.Thursday, January 22—Bunco games for men andwomen at Taylor SPJST Hall. Light meal at 6:30 p.m.Bunco played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Call Connie Voigt at(512) 352-2038 for further information.Friday, January 23—Edward Kopeckyʼs CzechBand, 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fash-ioned hamburgers every Friday 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday, January 28—Live music by the BobbyJay Five Band, 7:30 to 9:30p.m.Friday, January 30—Denny Hamilton and the Mem-ories, 7:30 to 11:30p.m. Thrall 4-H makes old-fash-ioned hamburgers every Friday beginning at 6 p.m.

ADULT MEETINGS - second Wednesday of themonth, 6:30; YOUTH MEETINGS - first Sunday of themonth, 3 p.m. Youth Leader Cristy Girod (512) 281-4719. MUSIC - second and fourth Wednesday of themonth/music by Bobby Jay Five Band; MUSIC - Fri-days 7:30 to 11 p.m., old-fashioned hamburgers byThrall 4-H; SENIOR CITIZENSʼ DOMINOES - firstWednesday of the month at 2 p.m. followed by cov-ered dish meal; BUNCO - every third Thursday of the

month - men and women invited - 6:30 p.m. lightmeal, 7 to 8:30 p.m. - Bunco, games; HALL RENTALINFO: (512) 352-9139; HALL LOCATION: 5025 FM619, Taylor, Texas.

LODGE 30, TAITONLodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at1:30 p.m.

LODGE 32, VICTORIALodge meetings are held on the second Thursday ofeach month at the SPJST building, 3502 North Lau-rent in Victoria at 7:30 p.m. For youth club informa-tion, call Youth Leader Mary Monclova (361)648-1191.

LODGE 35, ELKWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: FlatRock Junction

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted. To hall:From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway 84 Eastexit. Stay on Highway 84 East through Bellmead andgo approximately 8 miles. On the right side of High-way 84 will be a sign saying “Elk”. Take the Elk Road.Turn right on Elk Road and go approximately one mileand the road will dead end. Take a right at the deadend and go approximately 1/2 mile. Lodge 35 is onthe left side of the road. The hall is open for rent everyday of the week. For rental information, call (254)875-2156.

LODGE 38, KOVARLodge meetings are the second Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m.

LODGE 39, BRYANLodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth starting at 1 p.m. Lunch is served at 12:30 p.m.followed by the adult and youth club meetings at 1p.m. Meat, drinks, and serving items are provided bythe lodge. Please bring a dessert or side dish. Allmembers are welcome and encouraged to attend.Visitors are always welcome. For information, callPresident Wade OʼShields (979) 778-1450. For infor-mation on lodge activities, call FAC Dianna Everett(979) 693-5287. Any questions or assistance with in-surance certificates, call Secretary Lillie MatejkaOʼShields (979) 778-1450. For youth club information,call Youth Leader Binnie Roesler (979) 272-1216.

LODGE 40, EL CAMPO-HILLJELodge meetings are held the second Sunday of eachmonth, 2 p.m. Youth club meets the same day at 1:15p.m. at the lodge hall, located just off US 59 South inHillje. Members and guests are welcome. Bingo isplayed on Monday nights at 7 p.m. We have $100nights every week and a $650 jackpot also everyweek. License #17600539641. For hall bookings,please call Rental Chairman Lillian Bartek (979) 543-9028; or (979) 648-2317/lodge hall.

LODGE 41, PORT LAVACAAttention: Lodge meetings are held quarterly onthe first Thursday of February, May, August, andNovember at Six Mile Presbyterian Church onRoyal Road, 7 p.m.

LODGE 47, SEATONWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: LastCall, country music, 8 p.m. to 12 midnight; admission:$10 per person; no reservations taken, but advancetickets are available at Ratibor Country Grill. Phone(254) 984-2255.

Seaton Star Hall is located five miles east of Templeon Highway 53. Lodge meetings are the first Sundayof each month at 2 p.m. Saturday night dance time isfrom 7 to 11 p.m. Hall opens at 6 p.m. Hall phone(254) 985-2548. For rentals, please contact DoloresSkrabanek (254) 985-2344. Star Hall is a non-smok-ing facility.

LODGE 48, BEYERSVILLELodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth, 5 p.m. Lodge 48, Beyersville holds ladiesBunco night on the second Tuesday of each month.A light meal is served at 6:30 p.m. followed by Buncogames then wrapping up with the distribution ofprizes, and eating desserts. Hall is located at 10450FM 619 - four miles southeast of Taylor. For hallrentals, please call Bonnie Wolf (512) 365-3733.

LODGE 49, ROWENALodge meetings are held the first Wednesday of Feb-ruary, May, August, and November, 7 p.m.

LODGE 51, ELLINGERLodge meetings are the third Thursday of March,June, September, and December, 6:30 p.m. at theEllinger Fire Department.

LODGE 54, WESTLodge meetings are the first Friday in March, June,and November and the second Friday in Septemberat 7 p.m. Please note: Youth club meetings are heldat Lone Star Hall every second Sunday of eachmonth at 1 p.m. For information regarding hall rentalsfor weddings anniversaries, birthdays or reunions call(254) 826-5990 (night); or (254) 826-5343 (day).

LODGE 63, SWEET HOMEAttention: Meetings are held Thursday evenings. Allregular monthly meetings will be held on the thirdThursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the home of Pres-ident Donald Zabransky in Sweet Home. Social meet-ings will be held March 16, June 22, and December 7at the Queen of Peace Parish Hall in Sweet Home, andSeptember 21 at Green Dickson Park in Shiner.

LODGE 65, CROSBYLodge meetings are the second Sunday in March,June, September, and December at 1 p.m.

LODGE 66, WACOLodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month,2:30 p.m. Youth club meetings at 2 p.m.

LODGE 67, SCHULENBURG Lodge meetings are the fourth Sunday of March,June, September, and December at 3 p.m.

LODGE 73, SEYMOURLodge meetings are the first Sunday of each month at12 p.m.

LODGE 76, WICHITA FALLSLodge meetings are the first Sundays of March andJune and on the second Sundays of September andDecember at 1 p.m.

LODGE 79, CORPUS CHRISTISPJST lodge meetings are the third Sunday of eachmonth, unless otherwise notified. Meal served at 1p.m. and the meeting follows. Visitors welcome. Halllocation: 5502 Kostoryz Road, Corpus Christi. Hallphone (361) 854-8423.

LODGE 80, HOLLANDLodge meetings are the first Saturday of each monthat 4 p.m. Youth club meetings are the first Saturdayof the month at 2:30 p.m. Board of directors meet-ings are the first Saturday of the month at 3:30 p.m.Bingo every Thursday at 7 p.m. Permit No.SP12371416574; AL17460607355. For hall rentals,call Linda Hill (254) 657-9595; or the lodge hall (254)657-2485.

LODGE 81, NEEDVILLELodge meetings are the third Sunday of each monthat 1 p.m. Luncheon served at noon, and the meetingfollows.

LODGE 84, DALLASLodge meetings are the third Monday of each monthat 7:30 p.m. at the hall - 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas.For band bookings, call Cherri Petr (214) 352-4397;or Ben Jarma (214) 348-1514. For rentals, callBessie Petr (214) 826-3557.

LODGE 87, TEMPLELodge meetings are the second Tuesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. For rental information, call BerthaCapps (254) 778-4371/shop; or (254) 773-6164/home.

LODGE 88, HOUSTONWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: TheMoonglow Orchestra, big band (formerly Gary Hen-neke Orchestra). *Dress code. 8:30 p.m. to 12:30a.m. $20 per personSaturday, January 3, 2009—No danceSaturday, January 10—Mark Halata and Tex-avia, polka/variety. $8 per personSaturday, January 17—Knights of Dixie Or-chestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11/personSaturday, January 24—No danceSaturday, January 31—No danceSaturday, February 7—Bobby Layne Orchestra,big band. *Dress Code. $12 ppSunday, February 8—Lodge 88, Houston An-niversary: The Fabulous Six, polka/variety. 2 to 6p.m. $8 per personSaturday, February 14—The Moonglow Or-chestra, big band. *Dress Code. $11/personSaturday, February 21—Texas Legacy CzechBand, polka/variety. $7/personSaturday, February 28—No danceLodge hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th, Houston,Texas (the Heights). For reservations, call (713) 869-5767. Lodge meetings are the second Monday at7:30 p.m. Youth club meets on the third Sunday ofeach month at 2 p.m., unless otherwise notified. Alldances are 8:30 p.m. to midnight, unless otherwisenoted. *Dress code dances: evening attire, ladies,

Fraternal Activities and EntertainmentPost your upcoming fraternal activities and entertainment dates and information here.These listings are free. The deadline for submitting information for the Fraternal Ac-tivities and Entertainment Guide is Wednesday at 5 p.m. Send your updates directly to:VESTNIK, c/o Editor Melanie Zavodny, P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503. FAX to:(254) 774-7447. Email to: [email protected]. Advertising rates are $3 per columninch for lodge ads; $6 per column inch for non-profit organization ads; and $10 per col-umn inch for commercial ads. For advertising information, please call the Editor at(800) 727-7578 or email [email protected].

VӖSTNÍK Wednesday, December 31, 2008 31and gentlemen. Bingo every Thursday evening;early bird special starts at 7:15 p.m. Regular gamesstart at 7:45 p.m. License No. 3-00-621-2077-41001.

LODGE 89, ROSEBUDFor meeting time, date, and location, contact Secre-tary Patsy Baker (254) 985-2457.

LODGE 91, CROSBYLodge meetings are quarterly. March and June meet-ings will be on the second Saturday of the month atthe Crosby Community Center at 11 a.m. or as oth-erwise specified. September and December meet-ings will be held at a restaurant.

LODGE 92, FORT WORTHWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: Char-lie Patteson. Tickets on sale now - $25 in advance; $30at the door. Midnight snacks - black-eyed peas/cornbread. Best hardwood florr in Tarrant County!Sunday, January 4—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse BandSunday, February 1—Randy and the 92nd Roadhouse BandSunday, February 22—Barefoot Becky and the IowaIvanhoe Dutchmen, 3 to 7 p.m.Sunday, March 1—Randy and the 92nd Road houseBandSunday, March 29—Don Peachey of Wisconsin, 3 to7 p.m.Sunday, April 5—Randy and the 92nd Road houseBand

Lodge 92 membership meetings are the second Sun-day of each month at 2 p.m., or as otherwise speci-fied. The youth club meets on the second Sunday ofeach month at 2 p.m. Family Night—first and thirdTuesdays. Ladies Circle meets the second Tuesdayof each month. Country/western dances on the firstSunday and polka/waltz dancing as announced. Bigband sound ballroom dancing on Friday nights 8:30 to11:30 p.m. Dress code required for ballroom dances.Listen to KNON 89.3 FM on Sunday at 2 p.m. for up-to-date announcements. Tune in to KAAM 770 AM forsome easy listening music. To reserve for large par-ties celebrating weddings, anniversaries, or otherspecial events, call early (817) 624-1361/Joyce.SPJST Lodge 92/National Hall is located at 3316Roberts Cutoff Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76114. Visitwww.nationalhallspjst92.org.

LODGE 93, HOBSONLodge meetings are held on the first Thursday of eachmonth at Polakʼs between Karnes City and Kenedy.Contact E.R. Prasek for information (830) 780-5166.

LODGE 94, WHEELOCKLodge meetings are the first Sunday of March, June,September, and December, 1 p.m.

LODGE 97, PLACEDOAdult lodge meetings are held in March, June, Sep-tember, and December. Youth club meetings are thefirst Sunday of every month at Casa Ole in VictoriaMall at 3 p.m., excluding months where they are quar-terly adult lodge meetings. To verify the meeting, callYouth Leader Bernadette Bellanger (361) 578-4253.

LODGE 106, LA GRANGELodge meetings are the first Tuesday of each monthat the Subway Sandwich Shop at 109 South Jeffer-son Street (south of the red light at the 71 and 77cross road) in La Grange, 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 107, FLORESVILLELodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth, 3 p.m. at the lodge hall, unless otherwisenoted.

LODGE 125, WESTHOFFLodge meetings are the second Sunday in March,June, September, and December at 2 p.m.

LODGE 130, DALLASFor monthly meeting time and location, please con-tact lodge secretary Stanley Vrla (214) 826-2670; orlodge president John Vrla (214) 906-3385; or [email protected].

LODGE 133, SAN ANTONIOLodge meetings are the third Sunday of each month,2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Activ-ity Center, 1630 Goliad Road in San Antonio.

LODGE 135, ENNISLodge meetings are the third Thursday of each monthat 7 p.m.

LODGE 139, DANBURYLodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. at Danbury City Hall. For information,call (979) 922-1279 or (979) 922-1553.

LODGE 141, SEALYLodge meetings are now held on the second Tues-day of the month at 7 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Li-brary, located at 917 North Circle in Sealy.

LODGE 142, HOUSTONLodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Meetings areheld at SPJST Lodge 88, Houston, 1435 Beall Streetat W 15th, Houston, Texas. For information, contactLodge 142, Houston President Keith Kieschnick (713)203-8712; or Secretary Alice Jochen (979) 743-3613.

LODGE 143, INEZLodge meetings are the third Friday of March, June,September, and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 148, EL MATONMonthly lodge meeting is the second Sunday of themonth at Frank Hahnʼs Camphouse in El Maton at3 p.m.

LODGE 151, WHARTONThe quarterly lodge meetings will be held on the sec-ond Monday of March, June, September, and De-cember, 7 p.m., in the meeting room of HinzeʼsBar-B-Que Catering, Highway 59, Wharton, Texas.

LODGE 153, LA SALLELodge meetings are held quarterly in March, June,September, and December at 6 p.m.

LODGE 154, FORT WORTHLodge meetings are the third Sunday of each monthat 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise stated. Youth clubmeetings are the third Sunday at 5 p.m.

LODGE 155, AUSTINLodge meetings are held quarterly on Sundays. Con-tact Secretary Ginny Prasatik (512) 472-1721 formeeting location, date, and time.

LODGE 156, BAYTOWNLodge meetings will be held the second Tuesday ofeach month at 7 p.m. For more information, call (281)422-9611; or (281) 573-1612.

LODGE 157, LUBBOCKLodge meetings are held on the second Sunday ofevery other month at 1 p.m.

LODGE 160, SAN ANGELOLodge meetings are the second Sunday in April, July,October, and January at 12 noon at Wall VolunteerFire Department Hall or as announced.

LODGE 164, RIO HONDOLodge meetings are the second Sunday of March,June, September, and December at 2:30 p.m.

LODGE 169, BRENHAMLodge meetings are held the fourth Thursday in Feb-ruary, April, June, August, and October at 7 p.m. Thefirst Sunday of December will be the Christmas dinnerand officer elections. The meetings will be held at Bil-skiʼs Camphouse, 2577 Old Chappell Hill Road, Bren-ham, Texas. For information, contact PresidentAnnette Bilski (979) 830-3930; Vice President/FACStephen Bliznak (979) 836-9875; Secretary/Trea-surer Glenda Weyand (979) 451-3231; or ReporterLeroy Kamas (979) 836-8179.

LODGE 172, PASADENAWednesday, December 31—New Yearʼs Eve: South-ern Star

Lodge hall is located at 3609 Preston Road inPasadena. Executive board and trustees meet on thefirst Monday of each month at 12 noon. Regular lodgemeeting is held on the fourth Sunday of each monthat 2 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The hall is availablefor rentals for your special event. For information, callVicki (281) 542-1774. Dances are held on the firstSaturday of each month, unless otherwise notified.Dancing hours are from 8 p.m. until midnight. Admis-sion is $6 per adult and children 12 years and underare free. For inquiries or reservations, call lodgephone (281) 487-3297. We need your name, yourphone number, and how many will be in your party.Lodge 172 is a non-smoking facility. BYOB is back.

LODGE 177, ACADEMYLodge meetings will start at 7 p.m., and trusteesʼmeetings will start at 6:30 p.m. on the secondWednesday of each month. Bingo every Tuesday andFriday at 7 p.m. Permit No. 1-74-1808390-7. Doorsopen at 5:30 p.m. and the kitchen is open.

LODGE 179, WARRENTONLodge meetings are the second Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the Lions Club Building in Carmine,201 Centennial Street.

LODGE 180, BURLESONLodge hall is located on I-35W, 1.5 miles south ofRenfro Street in Burleson. Lodge meetings are heldthe first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For hallrentals, call (972) 435-2286; (817) 558-2400; or (817)295-3483.

LODGE 182, FALLS COUNTYLodge meetings are held the third Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m. Call President Donald Beckendorf(254) 803-2987 for lodge meeting location.

LODGE 183, ARLINGTONLodge meetings are the second Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Game nights are every Tuesday andThursday, 7 p.m. and every Sunday, 1:30 p.m. PermitNo. 17516910506. For information regarding hallrentals—weddings, anniversaries, birthdays—call(817) 465-8538; or (972) 263-9031.

LODGE 184, MOULTONLodge monthly meetings are the second Wednesdayof each month at the lodge hall at 7 p.m.

LODGE 185, NEW BRAUNFELSAdult lodge meetings are held every other month—February, April, June, August, October, and Decem-ber. For locations/times, call Lodge PresidentKathleen Mills (210) 216-2156. The youth club meetsevery month. Call Youth Club Leader Theresa Haag(830) 625-8262.

LODGE 186, CALDWELLYouth club meetings are on the first Sunday of eachmonth, 2:30 p.m. at the lodge hall unless otherwiseannounced. Lodge meetings are the second Tues-day of each month at 6:30 p.m. Social games are at7:30 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.Kitchen and bar open. License Permit No. 1-74-20733095-41002

LODGE 187, ROUND ROCKLodge meeting and program are the second Sundayof each month, 3 p.m. followed by a covered dishmeal. Board meeting, 2 p.m.; entertainment, 2:30p.m. Domino players meet the second Tuesday ofeach month 1 to 4 p.m. For information regardingbuilding rentals, call (512) 255-1554 or (512) 771-4948.

LODGE 189BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION

Lodge meetings will be held on the second Sunday inMarch, June, September, and December, 2 p.m. Un-less otherwise notified, lodge meetings are held inCharles Mundayʼs office, 416 Oak Street, Bryan,Texas (behind the Kettle Restaurant on Texas Av-enue) in Bryan.

LODGE 191, LUFKINBusiness meetings are held the first Tuesday of eachmonth, 7 p.m., at the lodge hall, 197 Hughes Road.Regular dances are the third Saturday night of eachmonth from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. For lodge rentals, callHelen Boyd (936) 632-2849. For dance reservations,call Marilynn Page (936) 632-1124.

LODGE 195, CLEBURNELodge meetings are the first Thursday of March,June, September, and December, 7 p.m.

LODGE 196, HOUSTON-WEST Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth and begin with a potluck meal served at 2 p.m.Lodge provides the meat. Youth club meetings areheld at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday. Activities areplanned for ages kindergarten through high schoolsenior. Hall address: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cy-press, Texas, 77429 — off Highway 290 West atSkinner. The hall is available to rent for meetings,weddings, retirements, reunions, birthdays, gradua-tions, anniversaries, or any other event. Call AlmaSchulz (281) 351-1045 or (281) 373-9482 for infor-mation, rentals, or reservations.

LODGE 200, BRUCEVILLE-EDDYLodge meetings are the first Wednesday of eachmonth, 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 201 BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE

Lodge meetings are the second Sunday of eachmonth, 3 p.m. For hall rentals, contact James Balke(979) 830-0796; or (979) 830-0118.

LODGE 202, JOURDANTONLodge 202, Jourdanton meetings are the first Sundayof each month, 1:30 p.m., at the Jourdanton Com-munity Center except the meal/meetings in March,June, September, December which will be at 1 p.m.The youth club meets the same day.

LODGE 204, STEPHENVILLELodge meetings are the third Sunday of the month, 4p.m. at the Koffee Kup Restaurant in Hico, Texas, ex-cept in June (date and time to be announced) and theChristmas party in December (date and time to be an-nounced). Call President Norman Kneschk (254) 386-3222 or Secretary Sandra Pierce (254) 965-5953

.LODGE 206, TRI-COUNTIES Lodge meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m.at the Lions Club in Mexia, 201 North Paris Street,Mexia, Texas.

LODGE 215, SOUTH PLAINSMeetings are held every third Saturday of January,March, May, July, and September at the Senior Citi-zens Building in Tahoka, 6 p.m. Youth club meets atthe same time.

LODGE 223, PALACIOSLodge meetings are held the second Monday of eachmonth at Palacios Eagles Lodge at 6:30 p.m.

LODGE 229, ABILENELodge meetings are held the second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. For information, contact (325) 676-5510.

LODGE 230, MIDLANDFor lodge meeting information, contact Oly Madrid(432) 301-3487.

LODGE 239, HONDOLodge meetings are held at the Hondo CommunityCenter on 18th Street. Watch the Vestnik for dates.For more information, call President Marcie Botello(210) 264-4587.

LODGE 240, BAY CITYLodge meetings are held the first Tuesday of eachmonth at Eagles Hall in Bay City at 7:30 p.m.

LODGE 246, MORGANʼS POINTMonday, January 5—Lodge and youth club meet-ings, 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats and SausageShop

Lodge and youth club meetings are the first Mondayof each month at 6:30 p.m. at Best Quality Meats andSausage Shop, 2610 South General Bruce Drive inTemple. For information, call President CharlieHerendon (254) 760-7817 or FAC David Nauert (254)534-0809.

LODGE 247, SAN MARCOSLodge meetings are held the first Sunday of eachmonth for October, November, and December at 3p.m. For location directions, call your agent; ArtLopez, Sr. (512) 787-3384; or Patricia Garcia (512)787-5449.

LODGE 255, KATYLodge meetings are held on the third Thursday at 7p.m. at NBD Graphics, 19424 Park Row, Suite 100,Houston, Texas 77084. For location directions, callLynn Johnsen (832) 875-5204.

LODGE 258, SEGUINMeetings are held the fourth Sunday of each month.Meetings in May and November are held the thirdSunday. Meetings begin at 3 p.m. with a social fol-lowed by the meeting at 4 p.m. Dinner is served afterthe meeting. The youth club meetings are on thesame dates and begin at 3:15 p.m. Meetings are heldat the Alumni Student Center, Conference Rooms Aand B, on the Texas Lutheran Campus. Meetings inMay and September will be in Starke Park in Seguin.Contact President Chester Jenke, Sr.; or TreasurerColleen Jenke for more information (830) 303-4316.

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