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4/VESTNIK—Wednesday, February 17,1999
LEDGERS—Director Hanuš and Director Vaněk.
The officers were avaílabíe to answer any questions thaí might arise
Recessed at 8:40 a.m. unti! 1:00 p.m. to complete the audit.
Director Klinkovsky reported that the securities in the bank were found to be in
order, and there are a number of bonds coming due in 1999 and 2000.
Director Brož and Director Krizan reported the automobile logs need to include
who drove the vehicle, the destination and the beginning and ending miíeage.
Director Klinkovsky, Director Bayer and Director Victorick had some questions
concemíng some of the vouchers. Following a discussion, it was decided that
members who represent their district and live outside their district should only be
paid miíeage from their Home Lodge to their destination. The officers were com-
plimented on their good record keeping.
There was a discussion concerning the purchase order books. There is to be only
one purchase order book and it is to be kept in the Secreíary-Treasurer’s
Department. An explanation as to which department requested the purchase
order is to be included on the form.
Director Hanuš reported the generál ledger was found to be in order and thanked
Financial Secretary Mikuláš for his help in answering questions during the audit.
The Supreme Lodge went into executive session at 2:15 p.m. to consider a per-
sonnel matter and for the officers and editor to make recommendations for
salaríes of the employees they supervise.
The executive session recessed at 4 p.m. until 8:32 a.m. so the officers and direc-
tors could tour the Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children, lne. facilities.
Chairman Vaněk made a report on the excellent facilities at Peaceable Kingdom
and how much the tour was enjoyed by those who aítended. The Supreme Lodge
went back in executive session to complete deliberation concerning salaries.
Recess was taken from 10 am to 10: 15 a.m.
Chairman Vaněk welcomed Dick Archer and Dr. Marc Nigliazzo, President of
Temple College. Dr. Nigliazzo made a presentation concerning Some of the
advances Temple College is making and also reported on training the college is
offering different businesses. They presented a request for the Board to consider
using part of the builiding for items from the museum as a rotating display and
also agree to work with SPJST training and education. Temple College would
like some finanacial commítment that would be matched by another source.
The Supreme Lodge went back into executive session at 10:50 until 11:40.
Director Bayer moved to adjoum the executive session, Director Victorick sec-
onded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS:
President Leshikar expressed his and Mary’s appreciaíion of the flowers and
cards sent by the Board and members upon the death of his father-in-law.
CREDIT CARDS - President Leshikar provided information about SPJST offer-
ing credit cards to our members. The benefit to the SPJST would be $1.00 for
every account opened, $1.00 for every account renewed, .2% of all retail purchas-
es and $20.00 for each account opened by SPJST’s efforts (web site, newspaper,
etc.)
Legal Advisor Kacir moved for President Leshikar to provide more information
about whether or not the credit card company would be interested in proceeding,
if SPJST won’t provide a complete member listing. Motion seconded by Director
Bayer. Voting in favor were Financial Secretary Mikuláš, Legal Advisor Kacir,
Vice President Mikeska, Secretary-Treasurer Anglin, Director Bayer, Director
Krizan, Director Vaněk, Director Brož, Director Hanuš and Director Klinkovsky.
Voting against were President Leshikar, and Director Victorick.
CEMETERY MARKERS—President Leshikar provided approximate costs for
havíng bronze cemetery markers made by a local granite company. There was a
lengthy discussion concerning cemetery markers. Further information was
requested to be provided at the next meeting.
AD VALOREM TAXES—President Leshikar reported on visiting with Mr.
James Ward, Grand Secretary of the Masons, about their working with the SPJST
on exempting lodge buildings from ad valorem taxes The Knights of Columbus
also háve agreed to work towards exempting lodge buildings from ad valorem
taxes. There háve been talks with severaí individuals about one of them becom-
ing a legislativě liaison person to keep track of upcoming legislation. The local
organizations are going to need to háve their members to talk to their statě repre-
sentatives and statě senators about the need for the ad valorem exemption.
Director Krizan moved that SPJST spearhead the ad valorem legíslation/educa-
tion project with a budget not to exceed $45,000.00. This budget is to be shared
by the fraternals that are participating in this effort. Director Brož seconded the
motion. The motion carried unanimously.
State Field Manager McBride and wife Francis McBride were welcomed to the
meeting. Vice President Mikeska made a presentation of a plaque and monetary
gift in honor of SFM McBride’s 20 years of Service with SPJST.
DISCOUNT TO MEMBERS—President Leshikar presented information pro-
viding membership cards to the SPJST members. President Leshikar recom-
mended the cards would start for members age 16 and all cards would be re-
issued every 5 years. President Leshikar moved to bring more information to the
Apríl Supreme Lodge meeting on membership cards. Vice President Mikeska
seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR—State Youth Director Zavodny’s report was
reviewed. Information was presented on the lodges that háve youth clubs being
reorganized or started. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that if the
SPJST Royalty were not on the Texas Fraternal Congress youth section program,
they would find another appearahce for them. Legal Advisor Kacir compliment-
ed the State Youth Director; President Leshikar’s Department and the Home
Office staff for their efforts at the Christmas Parade and Holiday Open House.
President Leshikar moved to accept the revised recommended changes to the
youth rulebook with Vice President Mikeska seconding the motion. The motion
carried unanimously.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR—State FAC
Rosenkranz’s report was reviewed.
LIBRARY, ARCHIVES, MUSEUM —The museum report was reviewed.
There were 461 visitors from Texas and 22 visitors from outside of Texas.
President Leshikar reported on the progress for utilizing of storage space in the
basement area.
SALES—Vice President Mikeska reported Albín Machu was the top producer
for 1998 with 60 applications and $2,343,000.00 ínsurance written. He also
reported applications and insurance written were up and eamed premiums were
down 3.09% for the year.
Vice President Mikeska reported the goals for the Insurance Department in 1999
included having E-mail available, a web site, the capabilities of accepting appli-
cations over the Internet, certificates to be issued by Computer, to háve existing
saíes representatives contact our current members for servicing and move forward
and be ready for whatever happens in the legisíature concerning licensíng.
Another of the goals is to háve four new lodges chartered in 1999 and twenty new
sales representatives.
NEW LODGES—Vice President Mikeska reported on new lodges in process are
Lodge 205, Terrell, Lodge 206, Mexia, Lodge 207, Carrizo Spring, Lodge 208,
| Graham, Lodge 209, Hamilton, Lodge 210, Fairfield, Lodge 211, Palestině,
Lodge 212, Boerne, Lodge 213, Fredericksburg, Lodge 214, Beeville. Lodge 204
in Stephenviiíe has been chartered.
Vice President Mikeska moved to extend the expiration dáte to Apríl 30,1999 for
chartering new lodges in progress. Seconded by Director Bayer. The motion
carried unanimously.
STATE FIELD MANAGER—State Field Manager McBride’s report was
reviewed. Vice President Mikeska complimented State Field Manager McBride
on the good work he has been doing.
NEW PRODUCTS—Vice President Mikeska reported on the progress being
j made on the acceíerated living benefit rider and the term to age 100 ríder.
| INCENTIVE TO SALES REPRESENTATIVES—Vice President Mikeska
| reported on the yearlong sales incentives, which include: 1. Monthly recognition
| of the statě top producer based on number of applications, statě top producer
| based on amount of insurance written, district top producer based on number of
applications and amount of insurance written. 2. Annual repognition of top dis-
trict producer in each category, statě top producer in each category. 3. The con-
sistency club. 4. The million-dollar producer. 5. The fraternal insurance coun-
selors program. 6. An incentive trip. Each district that attains its quota for insur-
ance written wiil be given a banquet/dinner for all the producing sales representa-
tives in that district.
LICENSING/LEGISLATIVE—Vice President Mikeska expressed a need to
háve a way to track and monitor the proposed and pending legislation. A lengthy
discussion followed concerning the legisíature and the pending licensing of our
sales representatives. As directed by the Supreme Lodge, Vice President
Mikeska met with severaí insurance companies about sponsoring SPJST sales
representatives for licensing until such time that legislation passes and SPJST can
sponsor their sales representatives for licensing. Vice President Mikeska, the
State Field Manager, and State Field Representatives are scheduled to attend a
class to prepare us for the new legislation.
INTERNET, WEB SITE, E-MAII^Vice President Mikeska moved that the
Supreme Lodge authorize the officers to set up a project team for Internet, web
site, E-mail and if more funds are needed than the officers are authorized to
spend for a purchase, there will be a mail poli for authorization for the
expense. Legal Advisor Kacir seconded the motion. The motion carried
unanimously.
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