Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 19, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 12, 2010 Page: 4 of 32
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4 Wednesday, May 12, 2010
VĚSTNÍK
NFCA’s Fratemalists-in-Action pro-
gram, which recognizes individuals
whose unique stories best represent
21st Century fratemalism. These fra-
temalists demonstrate exceptional
compassion and vision through their
volunteer activities.
AboutNFCA
The 124-year-old NFCA unites 68
not-for-profit fratemal benefit societies
operating in all 50 States, the District of
Columbia and Canada. The associa-
tion represents 9.3 million fratemalists
in 37,000 local chapters, making it one
of America’s largest member-volunteer
networks. Fratemal benefit societies
provide their members with leadership,
sociál, educational, spirituál, patriotic,
scholarship, financial and volunteer-
service opportunities. Combined, the
NFCA’s member-societies maintain
more than $353 billion of life insur-
ance-in-force and, in 2008 alone, con-
tributed almost $424 million to
charitable and fratemal programs, and
volunteered nearly 94 million hours for
community-Service projects. These
statistics demonstrate the commitment
that fraternals make to those in need
and exemplify the trne meaning of the
NFCA signatuře phrase: Joining
Hands to Touch Lives. For more in-
formation, visit the NFCA’s Web site at
www.nfcanet.org.
—SPJST—
Readers Write
Lodge 92, Fort Worth
grandmother
expresses gratitude
Dear SPJST,
Thank you, SPJST, for awarding
Margaret Willenburg a scholarship.
She will be attend-
ing Texas
Women’s Univer-
sity in Denton in
the fall to study for
a career in pedi-
atrie nursing.
Margaret is a
National Honor
Scholar and has maintained a 4.0 GPA
in her attendance at North Crowley
HighSchool. She has been an SPJST
Lodge 92, Fort Worth member since
birth. Thanks again, SPJST!
Gloria Farek
Margareťs Grandmother
Lodge 92, Fort Worth
— SPJST—
Lodge 54, West member
conveys appreciation
SPJST Scholarship Committee,
Thank you very much for reward-
ing me with the SPJST Scholarship. It
is greatly appreciated and will be a big
help with my college expenses.
Sincerely,
Shannon Renee Kostečka
-SPJST-
SPJST State Horseshoe Tournament
his Saturday in emple
The 2010 SPJST State Horseshoe
Tournament is set for Saturday, May
15 at Lions Park in Temple, Texas.
Registration begins at 9 a.m., and
play begins at 10 a.m. The statě tour-
nament is open to e very one—both
SPJST members and non-members,
ages 16 and above. SPJST members
and non-members will pitch two-per-
son team formát. Teams can be mixed
(man and woman). The entry fee is $7
for members and $15 for non-mem-
bers and includes moming snacks and
refreshments, lunch, a chance at
awards, dooř prizes, and lots of frater-
nal fun.
Prizes will be awarded to the top
four places. The toumaments will be
played in a round-robin formát.
Equipment will be provided by SPJST.
Players are encouraged to bring
chairs!
Directions to Lions Park: Také I-
35 to Midway Drive (exit 297). Go
east 1.4 miles on Midway Drive to
Hickory. Tum right on Hickory. Také
Hickory one mile. Turn right at A.J.
Mercer Softball Complex. You are at
Lions Park. Follow winding road.
Také a left at softball field and follow
around to horseshoe pits.
Please register at www.spjst.org or
by mailing your name, complete ad-
dress, phone number, email, and entry
fee to SPJST State FAC, PO Box 100,
Temple, Texas 76503. For more In-
formation, call (800) 727-7578 or
email tammym@spjst.com.
Fratemally,
Tamrny Martinez
Fratemal Services Specialist
— SPJST—
SPJST Job Posting
State Field Representative
Summary
Under the supervision of the Vice President, recruits new agents and
arranges training dates, locations, and times convenient for both career
and associate agents in Districts One and Five. Class arrangements will
be set up for the convenience of the new agents to attend. Performs ad-
ministrativě work associated with duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides continued training and assistance to sales agents. Follows
up on newly trained agents - New agents should produce within 30 days
from training or the State Field Representative will visit or call agent, or
both, to determine cause for lack of production and offer assistance or
further training.
2. Works with and assists District Director in locating new sales agents for
dormant lodges.
3. Assists with conservation of insurance certificates as required. Fol-
lows up with sales agents to insure timely conversion of certificates.
4. Assists Vice President in other districts as required.
5. Provides Vice President with weekly administrativě reports.
6. Attends lodge functions on behalf of the Society.
7. Assists with organizing new lodges by working with local sales agents
to contact members, making meeting arrangements, obtaining slate of
officers, and coordinating organizational meeting dates with Vice Presi-
dent. Assists with research, development, and public relations activities
in areas designated for prospective new lodges.
8. Required to assist the local sales agents as directed in servicing the
needs of our members. Provides Service in cases where there is no agent
of record or agent does not háve a level of expertise to market and seli
specialized products.
Qualifications
1. One to two years experience in insurance sales.
2. Good driving record.
3. Must háve excellent written communication skills including strong
spelling and grammar. Must háve the ability to carefully proof work and
ensure proper formát use.
4. Ability to present written and oral materials to groups.
5. Ability to use notebook Computer proficient in use of PowerPoint pre-
sentations and other software as necessary for job performance.
6. Must be organized and háve the ability to set priorities and meet dead-
lines.
7. Must present a professional image, maintain a positive attitude, be a
šelf startér, také initiative with minimum supervision, be dependable, and
také pride in work product.
Education, Experience, Knowledge
1. High school diploma required.
2. One to two years experience in insurance sales.
Physical Requirements
• Position requires the ability to sit, stand, and walk during shift.
• Occasional lifting of 25 to 50 pounds, with assistance if necessary.
Receipt of the job description does not imply nor create a promise of em-
ployment, nor an employment contract of any kind, and that employment
with SPJST is at-will. This above job description is representative of the
duties and responsibilities of the position but may not be inclusive of every
aspect of the position.
Applications for the position of State Field Representative for Districts
One and Five will be accepted through May 28, 2010. Resumes can be
emailed to Human Resources Administrátor Debbie Klinkovsky at deb-
biek@spjst.com.
-SPJST-
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Zavodny, Melanie. Věstník (Temple, Tex.), Vol. 98, No. 19, Ed. 1 Wednesday, May 12, 2010, newspaper, May 12, 2010; Temple, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth632961/m1/4/?q=music: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas.