Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 92, No. 22, Ed. 1 Wednesday, June 2, 2004 Page: 7 of 16
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We had 25 members and eight visi-
tors at our meeting. All stood for the
Pledge of Allegiance. Roli call of offi-
cers was given, and all were present
except Flag Bearer Chris Schleider.
The minutes were read by Seeretary
Alice Jochen and approved as read.
All officers and committee reports
were given.
Sick members were Dorothy Tumis,
who was an out-patient. Here’s hoping
all were feeling better at this time.
Visitors were recognized.
Visiting were District Five Director
Larry Pťlughaupt, District Five State
Field Representative Lynn Johnsen,
and Editor Brian Vaniček from our
Home Office. These visitors spoke to
our members at the meeting.
Birthday for May was Maria Limon.
Celebrating anniversaries were Chuck
and Nancy Whitchurch, and Sidon and
Rosie Tumis. The capsule prize went
unclaimed due to the absence of
Adrienne Grobelny, Mike Suther, and
Eric Majowitz. Five cash prizes went
to Keith Kieschnick, Alice Jochen,
Frank Tumis, Elmo Walther, and Sidon
Tumis. Four refreshment prizes went
to H.R. Hermis, Ruth Kieschnick,
Nancy Whitchurch, and Bernice
Walther.
The meeting adjoumed. The next
meeting is at 2 p.m. on June 6; meal at
1 p.m.
Submitted by,
Alice Jochen, Seeretary
— SPJST—
Lodge 151, Wharton
meets June 7
Dear Members:
The June meeting will be held on
June 7, 2004 with sociál beginning at
6:30 p.m. The dáte has been changed
due to the SPJST Convention on our
regular meeting night. Pian to attend
Monday June 7.
Fratemally,
Rita J. Vaněk, FAC
-SPJST-
Lodge 200,
Bruceville-Eddy
invites members
to apply for
lodge scholarships
Dear Readers,
Lodge 200, Bruceville-Eddy met on
Wednesday, May 12, 2004. President
Bob Miracle opened the meeting with
the Pledge of Allegiance and wel-
comed a distinguished visitor, District
Two Director Frank Klinkovsky.
Secretary-Treasurer Linda Roming
presented the minutes and Financial
reports for action.
New members accepted were John
B. Chaney, III, and Benjamin D. Kerr.
Some of our members were of the
opinion that we had been blessed with
very positive fmancial resources and
that we shoeld share some of our
resources by opening up * scholarship
applications for qualifying members of
Lodge 200. After discussion, it was
decided to initially offer two scholar-
ships of $250 each and the lodge
reserves the option of inereasing that
Wednesday, June 2, 2004—VESTNIK/7
Lodge186
Lifetime Achiever
District One Director Donnie
Victorick presents Lifetime
Achiever Award to Caroiyn
Vavra of Lodge 186, Caldweil.
number depending on the number and
quality of applicants. Applicants must
be a member of Lodge 200 and must
be a graduating senior or currently
enrolled in college. The application
deadline is June 30. To obtain an
application, contact Linda Roming
(254) 859-5812; or write her at P.O.
Box 10, Eddy, Texas 76520.
Complete requirements will be includ-
ed in the application.
According to information from Vice
President Gene McBride, Lodge 200
now has 175 members and 205 certifi-
cates. Director Klinkovsky gave a
report to those present and discussed
membership data and growth of the
lodge. He reported that our lodge will
háve 130 votes at the upcoming
Convention. He noted some interest-
ing information. Lodge 200 has over
$7.9 million dollars of insurance in
force which he concluded was an aver-
age of $40,000 per certificate which is
somewhat more than most lodges. We
are proud to be at high end of this
scale. Brother Frank also gave us an
informal report on planned
Convention activities. Members indi-
cated they were very happy to háve
Frank visit us.
In other business, it was decided to
come to the aid of the Bruceville-Eddy
Senior Citizens group by donating $50
for their electric utility bills.
The next meeting was set for June 2
at 6:30 p.m. Looking forward to see-
ing you all at the Convention.
Fratemally,
Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC
Reportér
-SPJST-
Lodge 204,
Stephenville
reports on
May meeting
The members of Lodge 204,
Stephenville meet at the Koffee Kup
Restaurant on Sunday, May 16, 2004.
There was a discussion about the By-
Law changes coming up at the conven-
tion in June. We also made the finál
plans for the picnic in the Hico City
Park on Saturday, June 26. There will
be a short meeting and a lot of fun for
everybody.
This is the first picnic for the mem-
bers of Lodge 204, Stephenville and
hope all of you members can attend. So
everyone remember, Saturday, June 26
at 4 p.m. n Hico City Park.
On Thursday, the 20th, Grácie and I
attended the District Three Delegates
meeting where the members discussed
the changes in the By-Laws and the
changes coming up in the convention
in June. By the time of our picnic, the
convention will over, and I will háve a
update on the convention and what
happened. Looking forward to seeing
all of you at the picnic.
Norman M. Kneschk
Seeretary/Treasurer/Reporter
-SPJST-
Birthday Club
Sisters of
Lodge 88, Houston
report on
May meeting
The meeting was started at 11:15
a.m. by President Marie Stayton with
the repeating of the Pledge of
Allegiance by Ernest Anders. Prayer
was by Mary Kippner.
Seeretary Bette Hurta had the roli
call with 19 members. She read the
minutes and passed.
Vice President Evelyn Zajicek
asked for kitchen helpers. They are
Paulině Traylor and Almeida
Bravenec. This is the month we are
having sandwiches. Nobody cooks for
the month of June, July, and August.
Cake bakers for the month of June are
Ellen Miculka, Edna Wehring, and
Marie Stayton.
Sunshine Committee Mary Kosut
was absent. Bessie Dewer sent cards
to John Kosut and Evelyn Gutkowski.
Thank you, Bessie. The treasurer’s
reported was by Lowrina Lindemann.
Mary Quider was absent. Ticket
Chairman Bessie Dewer thanked
everyone for the nice things that they
bring for the table.
We sang, “Happy Birthday” to Flo
Orsag, Josephine Buri, Margie Anders,
Lydia Marsh, and Louise Jacob.
Happy birthday to all of you.
Old business—The trip to Austin is
still on. May 19 is the day.
New business —Homecoming is
June 6 at Lodge 88. Ladies, don’t for-
get to bring your favorite cake to the
homecoming or you can bring pies, or
kolaches. We will need help wrapping
the cakes and pies starting at 9:30 a.m.
Calcutta was won by Louise Jacob,
Lowrina Lindemann, and Bessie
Dewer. Marie Pokluda sends her love
to the birthday sisters.
Fratemally,
Evelyn N. Zajicek
Vice President
-SPJST-
Ennis Sewing
Circle reports on
May meeting
The Ennis Sewing Circle met on
May 13, 2004 with 22 members present
and four guests — Betty Landsfeld,
Jerry Kohn, Ernest Máchovsky, and
Robert Cunningham. President Sadie
Kubin called the meeting to order, the
Pledge of Allegiance was recited by all,
and a moment of silence was held in
memory of Frankie Vrla, husband of
one of our members, Marie Vrla.
The minutes were read by Vlasta
Laznovsky, and the treasureťs report
was given by Lillie Kosarek. Both
were approved as read.
Vlasta Laznovsky read a thank you
card from Ella Mae Žmolek, thanking
us for the card and money gift she
received following her surgery. We
were all happy to see her. She is doing
just fine. Vlasta also thanked everyone
for all the cards she received after the
passing of her sister Libbie Smith.
Eleanora Pelzel had cards for all to
sign for Annie Vrana’s birthday on May
31 and a sympathy card for Marie Vrla
in her loss. Eleanora also announced
and the singing of “Happy Birthday”
went out to our May celebrants—Ella
Mae Žmolek, Evelyn Slovák, Betty
Steagall, Dorothy Prachyl, and Annie
Vrana.
Rosie Bednař thanked everyone who
worked on her quilt last month and
made a nice donation of money to the
club.
Our quilters, Frances Vinkler,
Eleanora Pelzel, Geraldine Zhanel,
Bessie Laznovsky, Geraldine Volek,
Rosie Bednař, Mildred Krajca, Lillie
Kosarek, and myself quilted another
beautiful quilt for Bertha Podhrasky.
The top was made by her mother. In
June, we will quilt for Dorothy Prachyl.
Our elephant sále that will be held in
July was discussed. No quilt will be
quilted that month, and we will gather
around 10 a.m.
We were all happy to meet Libbie
Vrla’s guest, Betty Landsfeld. I háve
heard many nice things about her. We
hope she can join us again soon.
Donations were made to the club in
memory of Libbie Smith by Adell Vlk,
Lillie Kosarek, and Georgie Morales
and in memory of Frankie Vrla by
Libbie Vrla, Dorothy Prachyl, Lillie
Kosarek, and Georgie Morales.
Little gifts were exchanged and
enjoyed by all. The dooř prize was
brought by Mildred Krajca and won by
Betty Landsfeld. As Betty is not a
member yet and was Libbie’s guest,
then Libbie will bring the dooř prize
next month.
We had a delicious lunch as always.
Thank you, ladies, thank you clean-up
crew, and thank you, quilters.
I am sending hello to all who were
unable to attend and hope you can make
it next month.
President Sadie announced our next
meeting will be June 10 and she
adjoumed the meeting.
Other News
Bertha Podhrasky had a guest while
at the meeting—her darling grand-
daughter, Autumn Hambrick, came to
see her. Bertha was also reminding
everyone to start planning for the
Czech Heritage Day on October 3 held
in the Afričan-American Museum at
the State Fair in Dallas.
We were all happy for Sylvia
Laznovsky and her Iři end, Betty
Gillespie, who will be going to the
Czech Republic on June 12 and retům
on June 27. They will be visiting rela-
tives and seeing all the sights.
Dorothy Kudrna’s grandson, Ty
Kudma, will be getting married to
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