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2019 - 2020 State Royalty Court 1897 2020 Names on Back Page Insuring and Enriching Lives for 123 Years SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org
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2019 - 2020 State Royalty Court
18972020
Names on Back Page
Insuring and Enriching Lives for 123 Years SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org
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New Year’s Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • January 21 - 22
January leden
SPJST State Progressive 42 Domino Tournament
SPJST Home Office
SPJST Home Office
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January 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Squeezebox Band featuring
Ted Lange and Mollie B
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SPJST State Tarok Tournament SPJST Home Office
Presidents’ Day
Lincoln’s Birthday
February únor
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Valentine’s Day
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
SPJST Scholarship Paperwork Due
Groundhog Day
Washington’s Birthday
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MARCH
SPJST Home Office
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Ash WednesdayMardi Gras
February 2020
District Two Youth Development Workshop/
Skating Party
Lodge 47, Seaton Family Fun Night
Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Red Ravens Polka Band Lodge 25, Ennis Annual Fundraiser
Districts Five, Six Youth Development Workshop Camp Kubena, Ledbetter
SPJST “Western Swing Caribbean” Cruise • February 12 - 17
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Texas Independence Day
St. Patrick’s Day Spring Begins
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
SPJST State Straight Domino Tournament SPJST Home Office
Daylight Saving Time Begins
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive
Ends
March březen
District Two Spring Meeting Lodge 47, Seaton
District Six Spring Meeting St. Mary’s Hall, Hallettsville
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FEBRUARYFirst Quarter Moon
Full Moon
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Youth Leaders Workshop • Camp Kubena • March 20 - 22
March 2020
Lodge 24, Cyclone hosts Vrazels’ Tribute Band
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SPJST State 42 Domino Tournament SPJST Home Office
Lodge 88, Houston Easter Party
Administrative Professionals Day
April duben
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
April Fool’s Day
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
Income Taxes DueEaster
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MAY
Good Friday
Palm Sunday
Lodge 196, Houston-West Easter Party
SPJST Home Office
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April 2020
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Easter Party
Lodge 47, Seaton Longtime Member Recognition
SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • April 21 - 22
District One Youth Development Workshop District Four Youth Development Workshop District Five Spring Meeting Lodge 81, Needville
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May květen
Mother’s Day
Lodge 24, Cyclone Mother’s Day
Barbecue Lunch
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
Join Hands Day
SPJST participates in
National Polka Festival
in Ennis.
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JUNE
Armed Forces Day
SPJST Home Office
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May 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Summer Begins
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Teen Camp/Leaders-In-Training Workshop • June 24 - 28 • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter
D-Day
Flag Day
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District Three YAD
District Seven YAD
Lodge 47, Seaton Annual Picnic
June červen
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Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
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JULY
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MAY
June 2020
33rd SPJST Convention • June 14 - 16 • Killeen Civic and Conference Center, Killeen District Four YAD
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Independence DayJuly červenec
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First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
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JUNE
District One YAD Caldwell Civic Center District Six YAD Taiton Community Center
Lodge 47, Seaton Barbecue Cook-Off • July 17 - 18
Session 2 Junior Camp - Ages Completed Kindergarten to 12 Years Districts One/Two/Six Camp • July 16 - 19 • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter
District Two YAD Lodge 47, Seaton
SPJST Home Office
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SPJST State Youth Achievement Day Cultural Activities Center,
Temple
July 2020
SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend July 31 - August 2
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Annual Picnic District Five YAD Lodge 88, Houston SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • July 21 - 22
Session 1 Junior Camp - Ages Completed Kindergarten to 12 Years Districts Three/Four/Five/Seven Camp • July 9 - 12 • Camp Kubena, Ledbetter
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August srpen
SPJST Corpus Christi Getaway Weekend July 31 - August 2
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Lodge 9, Snook Youth Club
Country Store at Snook VFD
Barbecue
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Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
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August 2020
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Labor Day
Grandparents Day
Autumn Begins
September září
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
Lodge 47, Seaton Outdoor Extravaganza
Lodge 9, Snook Grandparents Fun Day
Patriot Day
Constitution Day
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OCTOBER
SPJST Home Office
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SPJST participates in
Westfest in West
September 2020
Lodge 29, Taylor 20th Annual Barbecue Cook-Off • Sept. 25 - 26
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Columbus Day
October říjen
Halloween
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
Boss’s Day
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Make A Difference Day
October 2020 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY neděle pondělí úterý středa čtvrtek pátek sobota
Czech Heritage Month in Texas
SPJST Car Show and Czech Heritage
Celebration Lodge 47, Seaton
SPJST Supreme Lodge Meeting • October 20 - 21
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Veterans Day
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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November listopad
Election Day
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
New Moon
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Lodge 47, Seaton Thanksgiving Lunch
Fundraiser
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November 2020
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December prosinec
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Pearl Harbor Day
Lodge 88, Houston Christmas Party
First Quarter Moon
Full Moon
Last Quarter Moon
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SPJST Home Office
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Lodge 9, Snook Christmas Program
Lodge 47, Seaton Christmas Party
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SPJST Home Office
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Lodge 6, Cottonwood Christmas Party
2020
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SPJST is a fraternal organiza-tion. Fraternalism and fraternal life insurance are founded upon the principle that we are our “brother’s keeper” and that each of us has a responsibility to help each other. Fraternalism, this spirit of “doing good for each other,” was expressed in the loosely orga-nized and semi-religious societies of ancient Greece which provided financial aid to their members in time of sickness and death. In addition to providing financial support to the families of departed members, these early fra-ternal societies recognized the social need for companionship and provided ways for their people to meet and celebrate their common bonds at friendly gatherings.
The Slavonic Benevolent Order of the State of Texas —Slovanská Podporující Jednota Státu Texas — was founded in this spirit by fearless and peace-loving Czech pioneers in La Grange, Texas, in 1897. With assets of almost $245 million, SPJST provides financial security for its members through high-quality life insur-ance products and value-added financial bene-fits including annuities and IRAs. SPJST promotes a wholesome family envi-ronment for its members and for the community at large. This is achieved through local lodge and youth club activities, charitable initiatives within the community and statewide programs, including an outstanding scholarship program, youth achievement program, and summer camping experience. Additionally, SPJST sup-ports efforts that celebrate the cherished Czech heritage and culture of its founders.
For 123 years, SPJST members have worked diligently to establish the Society’s reputation as a proactive, nonsectarian fraternal organiza-tion. Numerous SPJST projects and members have been recognized statewide by the Fraternal Alliance of Texas and nationwide by the American Fraternal Alliance. Currently, there are almost 40,000 SPJST members in 104 lodges in Texas. They are taking the best that SPJST has to offer — a tradition of helping people to care for their families — and are extending these values to their communities. For more information about SPJST, please contact the Home Office in Temple at 800-727-7578, and you will be put in touch with someone in your area. Visit us at www.spjst.org.
1/2 cup maraschino cherries 2 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 7 oz. marshmallow cream Optional: pink food coloring 4 oz. unsalted butter (room temp.) 3/4 cups cream 1/2 to 1 teaspoons cherry extract 12 oz. white chocolate chips Nonstick cooking spray
Finely chop cherries, place them between thick layers of paper towels, and press to remove as much mois-ture as possible. Let sit for about 30 minutes to dry out. Moist cherries make fudge gooey, so dry them well. Line an 8x8-inch pan with foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Place butter, sugar, cream, and salt in a medium saucepan over medi-
um-high heat. Stir until sugar and butter melt. At a boil, insert a candy thermometer. Stir frequently, until it reaches 235 degrees. Remove pan from heat, and add white chocolate chips and marshmallow cream. Stir vigorously until it is all melted. If nec-essary, return to the heat briefly. Add 1/2 teaspoon cherry extract and pink food coloring. Stir and taste. Add
additional cherry extract for a stronger flavor. Add chopped cher-ries, and stir well. Pour into prepared pan and smooth evenly. Let sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours, or in refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours. To serve, cut into 1-inch pieces. Store in airtight container at room tempera-ture for up to one week or in refriger-ator for up to two weeks.
Cherry Chip Fudge
Lily Howard Second Place
Ages Kindergarten to 8 Lodge 185, New Braunfels
District Seven
SPJST’s Mission: Insuring and Enriching Lives Doing good for each other and for the communities that we serve.
Peanut Brittle
Addison Brown First Place
Ages Kindergarten to 8 Lodge 88, Houston
District Five
3 cups sugar 2 Tablespoons butter 1 cup water 1 Tablespoon baking soda 1 cup Karo syrup 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 cups peanuts
Combine sugar, water, and Karo. Bring to boil at 250 degrees while stirring frequently. Add peanuts. Continue cooking until 300 degrees, consistently stirring. Remove from heat and add butter, baking soda, and salt. Mix well. Then pour and spread on cookie sheet and let cool. Break into desired pieces. Store in closed container or Ziploc bag.
A re you and your family ade-quately covered? Unless you deal with life insurance regularly, it can be an intimidating and sometimes difficult subject to discuss. If you haven’t purchased insurance in a while, you may be surprised at the many affordable life insurance options available through your local SPJST sales agent. The following list provides a brief summary of the available insurance options: 10-Year Term. A modern term product issued to ages 18 through 75. Premiums are guaranteed for 10 years and can be renewed annually after that to age 95. The death benefit is guaranteed level to age 95. Convertible to permanent coverage prior to age 65 with no health requirements. Renewals are guaran-teed, even if your health is not perfect! 15-Year Term. Just like the 10-Year Term, except premiums are level for 15 years (guaranteed level for 10 years). Issued to ages 18 through 70. Convertible to permanent coverage prior to age 65 with no health requirements. 20-Year Term. Level premiums for 20 years (guaran-teed level for 15 years). Issued to ages 18 through 65. Convertible to permanent coverage prior to age 65 with no health requirements. Just the thing for young families to provide benefits for the family while the chil-dren are growing up if the breadwinner dies.
30-Year Term. A very sensible term product! Premiums are level for 30 years (guaranteed level for 20 years). Issued to ages 18 through 55. Convertible to permanent coverage prior to age 65 with no health requirements. It is excellent for mortgage cancellation as well as providing inexpensive coverage before retirement. Life Paid-Up at Age 65. You are covered to age 100, but you only pay premiums to age 65. Cash values are available and continue to grow to age 100. Enjoy your retirement without life insurance premiums! Lone Pay Life. A whole life product available with just one premium. The certificate is then paid-up. Issued to ages 0 through 80. Adult and Juvenile Whole Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants that offers affordable premiums and builds cash value. 10 Pay Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for 10 years. Issued to ages 0 through 70. 20 Pay Life. A whole life product designed for both young and mature applicants with premiums payable for 20 years. Issued to ages 0 through 60. Final Expense. A whole life plan designed to help with your final expense needs whether you are in per-fect health or even have health concerns (not guaran-teed issue). Coverage is available on a modified, graded or level death benefit basis. Available from ages 40 to 80 with premiums payable for life or as a one-time single premium.
Universal Life. A flexible protection plan issued to ages 0 through 80 which offers both a guaranteed and current interest rate on the cash value accumulation. Annuities. Both qualified (IRA) and non-qualified are offered to SPJST members. Interest rates are posted in SPJST’s bi-monthly newspaper, Vestnik. For current rates, contact the SPJST Home Office, refer to the Vestnik, or visit www.spjst.org. In many cases, the insurance application process can be accomplished at your home in one visit. At other times, it may take an additional visit since the sales agent may need to spend some time assessing the information you provide in the initial meet-ing before he or she can recommend the appropri-ate life insurance solution. For more information on the life insurance options available to you, please contact your local lodge sales agent. If you’re not sure who that is, call the SPJST Insurance Department at 800-727-7578, and you will be put in touch with a sales agent in your area. Visit www.spjst.org for a list of agents.
Affordable Insurance Options In many cases, the application process can be accomplished in one visit.
Melt chocolate and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl on high for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Add milk, stirring until well blended. Pour into an 8x8-inch pan that is lined with wax paper. Refrigerate to chill. Cut into one-inch pieces.
Lone Star Five-Minute Fudge
Cotton Wood Third Place
Ages Kindergarten to 8 Lodge 49, Rowena
District Four
12 oz. bag chocolate chips
12 oz. jar crunchy peanut butter
14 oz. can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
SPJST’s Preamble
as found in our Society’s By-Laws SPJST was founded in La Grange, Texas, in 1897.
The main ideal and purpose of this Society, as organized by fearless and peace-loving
Czech pioneers in Texas, was and is: To provide and promote fraternal
and social fellowship among its members; To endeavor to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs,
heritage, culture, and language of our forefathers. And generally, through moral, spiritual,
and economic respect, to encourage benevolence and humanity through the Society
with sound, practical life insurance for its members.
SPJST’s Mission Insuring and Enriching Lives.
SPJST’s Vision
Our vision is to provide a wholesome family environment; to encourage cherished Czech traditions; and to provide high quality, competitive
life insurance for our members.
Line bottom and sides of 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Grease foil with 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, set aside. In large saucepan, melt remaining butter. Add sugar, water, and corn syrup. Cook and stir over medium heat until a candy thermometer reads 290 degrees (soft-crack
stage). Pour into prepared pan. Cool for 4 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over candy, sprinkle with almonds, press down lightly. Cool until chocolate is firm. Break into bite-size pieces.
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 2 cups butter, softened, divided 2 cups sugar 1/3 cup water 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup 1 package (11.5 oz.) milk chocolate chips 1 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Almond Toffee
Emma Loehr First Place Ages 9 to 11
Lodge 17, New Tabor District One
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Butter a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan with 2 Tablespoons of softened butter. Melt one cup of butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Stir in sugar and water. Bring to a boil and add almonds. Cook, stirring con-stantly until nuts are toasted and
sugar is golden. Pour mixture into prepared pan; do not spread. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Let stand for a minute, then spread chocolate over the top and add crushed almonds. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
Best-Ever Toffee
Megan Pflughaupt Second Place Ages 9 to 11
Lodge 88, Houston District Five
1 cup butter 1 1/4 cups white sugar 2 Tablespoons water 1/2 cup slivered almonds 1 cup chocolate chips 1/8 cup crushed almonds 2 Tablespoons soft butter
Impacting lives through outdoor experience
To build character among the young and to pursue educational, patriotic, social, and athletic recreation. These are the goals of SPJST’s statewide youth program. On an annual basis, youth clubs from almost 30 lodges across the state sponsor a wide range of social activities, community service projects and charity projects. It’s about having fun, but it’s also about contributing to the welfare of the people of Texas. The educational aspect of the SPJST Youth Program is an integral part of local youth club activities. State and local programs address a range of areas, including human relations, nature, parliamentary procedure, juvenile decency, arts and crafts, the fine arts, music, dramatics, and Czech tradition. Youth club members range from grades kindergarten to high school senior. The patriotic program consists of ceremonial rituals and an annual essay contest. The objective is to teach the operation of a free democratic society and majority rule. The social program includes parties, dances, picnics, pageants, and family group activities. Summer Camp SPJST also makes summer camping trips available to its active young members. Each district will camp for four days and three nights at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. Youth members enjoy hay rides, high ropes course, swimming, canoeing, blobbing, crafts, and lots of fun and games. While at camp, youth members learn teamwork, leadership skills, indepen-dence, and self-confidence. To be eligible to attend camp at no charge, youth members must attend seven out of 12 youth meetings or seven out of 12 adult lodge meetings. Non-active youth members may attend camp for a fee determined by the State Fraternal Director.
State Youth Achievement Day In addition to the camp program, SPJST offers its youth a program which encourages participation in various individual and group contests. The pro-gram culminates with the State Youth Achievement Day (YAD) and Royalty Contest held on a statewide basis on the last Saturday in July. The crowning moment of SPJST’s royalty competition is the coronation of the king and queen who are selected on the basis of a speech during which they are scored on content, delivery and overall presence. All of the individuals who compete for the honor are winners in their own right, having been selected to represent their respective districts as king and queen candidates. More than 400 youth and adults from across the state are expected to be at the Cultural Activities Center (CAC) in Temple on Saturday, July 25 to partici-pate in the 2020 SPJST State YAD and State Royalty Contest. The day’s com-petitions covers talent, speech, handicrafts, foods, and educational projects. SPJST’s youth program is a cooperative effort that reflects the great poten-tial of SPJST — young and old — working together to achieve common goals and enjoying life together. Information on local lodge youth clubs may be obtained by contacting your local lodge, District Youth Counselor, State Fraternal Director at 800-727-7578 or by visiting www.spjst.org.
Bring sugar, milk, and but-ter to a boil for 5 minutes. Add rest of ingredients and beat until well blend-ed. Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan and allow to cool.
Grandma’s Million Dollar Fudge
Chad Jurik Third Place Ages 9 to 11
Lodge 25, Ennis District Three
4 1/2 cups sugar
12 oz. can evaporated milk
1 teaspoon butter
2 1/2 large Hershey bars
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
7 oz. marshmallow cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cups nuts
Youth Program Aims High SPJST Youth Program addresses social needs and civic responsibilities.
The SPJST Foundation
Line two baking sheets with alu-minum foil. Coat with nonstick cook-ing spray. In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat to 250 degrees. Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream,
return to heat. Cook, stirring con-stantly, until temperature reaches 242 degrees. Remove from heat, stir in vanil la and pecans. Drop by spoonful onto prepared pans. Cool completely then wrap each piece individually with plastic.
Texas Chewy Pralines
Grant Bubela
First Place Ages 12 to 14
Lodge 30, Taiton District Six
Nonstick cooking spray 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups light corn syrup 2 cups white sugar 1 stick butter 2 teaspoons vanilla 8 cups pecans
The SPJST Foundation was established as an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in 2012 by SPJST to admin-ister to the growth and development of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, Camp Kubena, and any future endeavors of significant merit and in line with the Foundation’s objectives. The SPJST Foundation’s vision is to assist projects that keep alive the cherished traditions, customs, heritage, and language of SPJST’s forefathers. The 182-acre Camp Kubena in Fayette County and the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple are consid-ered priorities at this point. In 2019, Camp Kubena accommodated more than 2,000 overnight guests, including SPJST youth club members, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H members, family reunions as well as guests representing a number of church, fraternal, and wildlife groups. Future camp improvements may include interior updates to existing dining hall/kitchen, renovation of a large barn into a meeting facility, and the construction of an out-door chapel area. Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple is also planning for growth, establishing a priority critical needs list, including fireproof cabinets and security cameras, an expanded gift shop, and a permanent recognition site to honor donors and memorials. In 2019, the Czech Heritage Museum hosted more than 1,200 visitors at its museum exhibits, evening programs, Czech language classes, and lec-ture tours.
The SPJST Foundation is currently seeking Capital Fund contributions to support these kinds of initiatives. A charitable legacy gift to The SPJST Foundation will offer a meaningful way to honor your lodge, an outstanding fraternalist, or a loved one in your life. To set up an indi-vidual, family, lodge, or district meeting or for more information on how you and your lodge can participate in an SPJST Foundation legacy gift, please contact SPJST Foundation President Brian Vanicek at 800-727-7578 or email [email protected].
SPJST Scholarships and GrantsOne of the benefits that SPJST makes available to its members is a competitive scholarship program. The Scholarship/Grant Program is meant to encourage and assist members to further their education and to help them achieve career goals. SPJST General Scholarships were established in 1982 for all SPJST members. General Scholarships are funded by SPJST contri-butions and endowments and voluntary contributions. Accordingly, the more funds available, the more scholarships awarded. Leadership Grants were established in 1996 for active youth club members and are funded solely through allocations by the Supreme Lodge. 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive The annual SPJST 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive com-mences on October 1 each year and continues through March 31. Donations are tax deductible and 100 percent of the amount that is contributed is applied toward scholarships. Acknowledgment of individual donations will be published in the Vestnik. To contribute, send your check to:
100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive
c/o SPJST Home Office P.O. Box 100
Temple, Texas 76503
In addition to the 100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive, SPJST maintains a Memorial Scholarship Fund. Names of contributors and the individual being honored are published in the Vestnik. Applicants must have an active SPJST life insurance certificate in force for one year as of February 1 and hold an active SPJST life insurance certificate for the duration of the scholarship or grant. All SPJST Scholarship/Grant recipients must attend an accredited two-or four-year college, university, or technical college on a full-time basis, as determined by the college or university, and carry a normal acade-mic load without interruption and in agreement with the college cal-endar. Their personal and academic standards must remain satisfac-tory to the college and to the committee. For additional information regarding the SPJST Scholarship/Grant Program, including deadlines for requesting and submitting applications, please contact the SPJST Fraternal Department at 800-727-7578.
Combine sugar, syrup, and peanuts in heavy skillet until candy turns beige. Take off heat and stir in soda. Pour onto cookie sheet. Let cool. Break into pieces.
Peanut Brittle
Ryan Ruzicka Second Place Ages 12 to 14
Lodge 84, Dallas District Three
1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo corn syrup light
2 cups unsalted peanuts
1 teaspoon soda
It’s called the Věstník, and it’s SPJST’s own bi-monthly membership newspaper. Translated, the name means “bulletin” and on September 1, 2020, it will be 108 years since Frank Fabian edited and published the first issue in Hallettsville, Texas. SPJST members believed then—just as now—in the necessity of effective and regular communication between all parts of the organi-zation. In a very real way, the newspaper has been a builder of images and a shaper of opinions and attitudes about the fraternal activities, life insurance, and other benefits available to members. Through two world wars, the Great Depression, and decades of national and international tension and triumph, the Věstník continues to evolve to reflect the changing needs and special concerns of SPJST members. On a bi-monthly basis, the Věstník delivers news on a wide range of organizational and cultural topics. In addition, each issue provides SPJST members with a forum for sharing news and information about happenings at their local lodges and youth clubs. Subscriptions to the Věstník are available at no charge to SPJST members, upon request. Non-members may purchase a subscription to the newspaper at the rate of $25 annually. Subscription requests may be directed to the office of the SPJST Controller, in care of the SPJST Home Office in Temple. To submit items for the Věstník, email them to [email protected]; mail them to the Editor at P.O. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503; or send a fax to 254-773-8087.
VĚSTNÍK - SPJST’s Official News Bulletin
Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parch-ment paper. Spread chopped pecans on parchment paper. Add butter, sugar, and salt to a heavy bottomed 3-quart pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently. Once boiling, stir occasional-ly, slowly, and evenly, until candy reach-es 290-300 degrees (290 for chewy, 300
for brittle). Remove from heat and gently stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture over chopped pecans. Let candy sit for a few minutes to cool before sprinkling choco-late chips on top. Cover with foil and let sit for 5 minutes. Remove foil and gently spread softened chocolate into an even layer. Cool and break into pieces.
Toffee Crunch
Kayla Fair Third Place
Ages 12 to 14 Lodge 202, Jourdanton
District Seven
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 cup unsalted butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Our Flag, “Old Glory,” as it is often referred to and which parallels the origin of our country, stands for hard work and sacrifice of millions of Americans. Its seven red and six white stripes represent the 13 original colonies. Its white stars on the blue field represent the union of the states. Although Francis Hopkins claimed credit for designing our Flag, no one really knows who suggested the design. Betsy Ross of Philadelphia is reputed to have made the first Flag and suggested the five-point stars. In 1782, the colors of the Flag were made part of the newly designed Great Seal of the United States. Three values are symbolized by the official colors of the flag — Old Glory Red for bravery, Old Glory Blue for loyalty, White for strength.
The Pledge of Allegiance A person should give the pledge of allegiance with his right hand over his heart. Civilians should stand at attention when the pledge is given, and men should remove their hats. Persons in uniform should salute. The pledge is as follows: I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. When the National Anthem is played and the Flag is not displayed, all persons should stand at attention and face the source of the music. Persons in uniform should salute from the first note to the last. All others should remove their hats and stand at attention. When the Flag is displayed, everyone pre-sent should face it and salute. Raising and Lowering the Flag The Flag should be hoisted briskly with the stars at the top of the staff. The Flag should be lowered slowly and ceremoniously, and gathered and folded before it touches the ground. When displayed with other flags from several staffs, the Flag should be raised first and lowered last. Hoisted in reverse, with the stars at the bottom, the Flag is a signal of emergency or dire distress.
The Flag at Half-Staff Flying at half-staff, halfway down the staff, the Flag is a signal of mourning. The Flag should run up to the peak of the staff for an instant before it is lowered to half-staff, and hoisted to the peak again before it is lowered for the day. By tradition, the Flag flies at half-staff only when the entire nation mourns, although this is not an offi-cial rule. Some authorities say that the Flag should not be lowered to half-staff for occasions of local mourning, such as the death of a mayor. State, city, and local flags may be flown at half-staff, but the Flag may be flown at full-mast with them. It is proper to salute and pledge allegiance to the Flag even when it is at half-staff.
The U.S. Flag and Flag Etiquette “Old Glory” stands for hard work and sacrifice of millions of Americans.
If the Flag is not hung from a staff, it should be displayed flat. If it hangs on a wall, horizontal-ly, the Union should be to the Flag’s right — that is, to the observer’s left.
Thanks to the American Legion Text appearing in this section has been provided, courtesy of the American Legion. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patri-otic, veterans organization. Today, the American Legion is comprised of 2 million members — men and women — in nearly 13,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. For more information on the American Legion, please visit its website at www.legion.org.
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Line an 8x8-inch square pan with foil; grease foil with 1 teaspoon butter. In large heavy saucepan, combine remaining butter, granulat-ed and brown sugars, cream, and salt. Bring to a rapid boil over medium heat, stirring con-stantly. Cook, without stirring, until candy ther-mometer reads 234 degrees (softball stage). Remove from heat. Add vanilla to pan (do not stir). Cool without stirring to 110 degrees, about
30 minutes. Beat with a spoon until fudge just begins to thicken. Gradually stir in confection-er’s sugar until smooth; add nuts and continue stirring until fudge becomes very thick and just begins to lose its sheen. Immediately spread into prepared pan. Cool. Using foil, lift fudge out of pan. Remove foil; cut fudge into 1-inch squares. Store between layers of waxed paper in airtight container.
Butter Pecan Fudge
Sierra Sebesta
First Place Ages 15 to HS Senior
Lodge 9, Snook District One
1 teaspoon plus 1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted confectioner’s sugar
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted
Carrying the Flag The Flag should never be held flat or horizontal, but always be held aloft and free. Patriotic organizations recom-mend that the color bearer rest the base of the staff against the body and hold it with one or both hands in front of the center of his or her body. The staff should slope forward at an angle of about 30 degrees. Another method is for the color bearer to hold the staff vertically with the right hand, gripping it with the thumb and forefinger, with the back of the hand out. The arm is held downward, and the base of the staff comes about midway between the hip and side of the shoulder. The color bearer should never hold part of the Flag against the staff unless the Flag must be kept from dragging on the floor as it is lowered to go through a door.
The U.S. Flag and Flag Etiquette
(Continued from back of September calendar page.)
LEFT: When a number of flags are grouped on staffs, the Flag of the United States should be at the center and at the highest point of the group. RIGHT: When flags of two or more nations are displayed, they should be flown from separate staffs of the same height, and the flags should be of approximately equal size with the Flag of the United States on its own right.
Melt chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir continuously until melted and blended. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour into bread pan lined with parch-ment paper. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture over top. Let cool for 2 hours. Cut into 1-inch squares.
Snickerdoodle Fudge
Brooke Newsom Second Place
Ages 15 to HS Senior Lodge 48, Beyersville
District Two
3 cups white chocolate chips 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon Cinnamon-sugar mixture to sprinkle on top
LEFT: When used on a speaker’s platform, the Flag, if displayed flat, should be displayed above and behind the speaker. RIGHT: When displayed from a staff in a church, public auditorium or meeting place, the Flag should hold the position of superior prominence, in advance of the audience, and in the position of honor at the clergyman’s or speaker’s right as he faces the audience. Prior to the Flag Code changes in 1976, the display proce-dure was somewhat different. Now, the staffed Flag should always be placed to the right of the speaker (observer’s left) without regard to a platform or floor level.
LEFT: In a parade, when the Flag is carried with another flag or flags, it should always be on the marching right, that is the Flag’s own right. RIGHT: If there is a line of other flags, the color bearer with the Flag should march in the front of the center of the line. (Continued on back of November calendar page.)
1. When displayed over the middle of the street, the Flag should be suspended vertically with the union to the north in an east and west street, or to the east in a north and south street.
2. When displayed with another flag from
crossed staffs, the Flag of the United States of America should be on the right (the Flag’s own right) and its staff should be in front of the staff of the other flag.
3. When it is to be flown at half-staff, the Flag
should be hoisted to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half-mast position; but before lowering the Flag for the day, it should again be raised to the peak. On Memorial Day, display at half-mast until noon only; then hoist to the top of staff.
4. When flags of states or cities or pennants of
societies are flown on the same halyard with the Flag of the United States of America, the latter should always be at the peak. When flown from adjacent staffs, the Stars and Stripes should be hoisted first and lowered last.
5. When the Flag is displayed from a staff pro-
jecting horizontally or at any angle from the window sill, balcony, or front of a building, the union of the Flag should go to the peak at the staff (unless the Flag is to be displayed at half-mast).
The U.S. Flag and Flag Etiquette
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Bring 2 egg whites in a glass bowl to room temperature. Cook sugar, syrup, and water to a crisp ball stage (280 degrees). When almost to tem-perature, start beating egg whites. Beat to a soft fluffy tex-ture then slowly drizzle syrup
mixture into egg whites. Add a teaspoon of vanilla and pecans to taste. Stir occasion-ally till mixture loses its gloss or firm texture (it will be hard to stir). Put batter into an 8x8-inch pan and let it cool com-pletely. Cut into squares.
Divinity
Faith Korenek Third Place
Ages 15 to HS Senior Lodge 30, Taiton
District Six
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup white syrup 1/4 cup water 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla Pecans
Caring for the Flag The Flag may be mended, dry cleaned or washed. When it has become so badly soiled or ragged that it is no longer a fitting emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning. Many dry cleaners, in cooperation with the American Legion, will dry clean the National Flag free of charge between June 1 and 12, provided the owner of the Flag promises to fly it on Flag Day, June 14.
SPJST SUPREME LODGE
Front Row (Left to Right): Vice President Hiram Dixon, President Brian Vanicek, Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska, Controller Roy Vajdak. Back Row: District One Director Donnie Victorick, District Two Director Jesse Pospisil, Vice Chairman and District Three Director John Engelke, District Four Director Bobby Davis, District Five Director Bradley Stavinoha, Chairman and District Six Director Karen Kaspar, District Seven Director Bob Bayer.
SPJST HOME OFFICE PERSONNEL
VICE PRESIDENT’S DEPARTMENT: FRONT (Left to Right): Certificate Issue Technician/Underwriter Assistant Dana Boyd (4); Insurance/Beneficiary Technician Terry Malina (6); Vice President Hiram Dixon (10); Administrative Assistant to the Vice President Lisa Mills (11). BACK: Customer Service Representative Virginia Longoria (4); Insurance Department Manager Cynthia Hutka (33); New Business Technician Maria De La Rosa (new); Field Support/Store Promotional Specialist Susan Shofner (20); Underwriter Doni Powell (19). NOT PICTURED: Operations/Marketing Manager Richard Hrbacek (2).
PRESIDENT’S DEPARTMENT: FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy Martinez (19); President Brian Vanicek (27); Fraternal Department Assistant Ruth Hanusch (42); Executive Assistant to the President Sandra Dubcak (23). BACK ROW: State Fraternal Director Frank Horak (12); Human Resource Administrator Lynette Talasek (7). NOT PICTURED: Fraternal Department Assistant Angel Pace (new). (Years of service listed in parentheses.)
CONTROLLER’S DEPARTMENT: FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Scanning/Data Entry Clerk Marie Wolf (3); Scanning/Data Entry Clerk Joyce Harris (2); Accounting Assistant Dorothy Stuchly (54); Accounting Assistant Jennifer Wright (6); Financial Analyst Nancy Miller (7); Accounting Manager Debbie Dohnalik (43). BACK ROW: Scanning/Data Entry Clerk Mary Carrillo (4); Accounting Assistant Sharon Ingram (6); Controller Roy Vajdak (8); Executive Assistant to the Controller Lisa Kirby (27); Accounting Assistant/Customer Service Representative Billye Westlake (7). NOT PICTURED: Accounting Assistant Hollie Lintz (new); Accounting Assistant Danny Walden (new); Accounting Intern Katie Wilganowski (3).
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER’S DEPARTMENT: FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Claims Specialist Dorothy Tomasek (67); Claims Specialist Margaret Campbell (16). SECOND ROW: Annuity/IRA Specialist Marissa Salinas (13); Mortgage Loan Processor Ann Paruzinski (42); Chief Financial Officer Leonard Mikeska (53); Mortgage Loan Specialist Carol Wolf (12); Maintenance Manager Rudy Constancio (15); Investment Specialist/Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer Janie Coakley (13). THIRD ROW: Certificate Service Specialist Holly Knecht (6); Administrative Specialist Linda Hill (8); Receptionist/Compliance Specialist Tamara Gettys (10). NOT PICTURED: Custodian Dora Martinez (new).
VĚSTNÍK EDITOR/DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATION’S DEPARTMENT: FRONT: Věstník Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny (25). BACK (Left to Right): Communication Assistant Doris Tyroch (53); Věstník/Communication Specialist Katherine Morris (21); Graphic Design/Communication Specialist Brooke Hoelscher (5).
(Not Pictured) CAMP KUBENA STAFF: Maintenance Richard Cernoch (2); Director Rob Clift (1); Grounds Lester Grant (2).
SPJST Home Office Personnel are pictured in various areas throughout the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple. Each photo features a different location or exhibit in the museum: President’s Department - Svačina Room; Vice President’s Department - Excellence in Medicine; Chief Financial Officer’s Department - History of Faith; Controller’s Department - Freedom Exhibit; and Věstník Editor/Director of Communication’s Department - Genealogy and Cultural Library. The Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center is located at 119 West French Avenue in Temple, Texas 76502. The museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Insuring and Enriching Lives
Cover Photo: 2019 - 2020 SPJST State Royalty CourtFRONT ROW (Left to Right): Nikolas Noble of Lodge 154, Fort Worth - District Three; Steel McCoy of Lodge 185, New Braunfels - District Seven; Zane Lauderdale of Lodge 9, Snook - District One; Everhett Bartek of Lodge 47, Seaton - District Two; 2018-2019 State Duke Tyson Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton - District Two; 2019-2020 State Duke Hudson Riha of Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six; 2019-2020 State Duchess Aubrey Roberts of Lodge 25, Ennis - District Three; 2018-2019 State Duchess Jenna Fair of Lodge 202, Jourdanton - District Seven; Patsy Pineda of Lodge 186, Caldwell - District One; Sydney Bilbrey of Lodge 47, Seaton - District Two; Simone Riha of Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six.
BACK ROW (Left to Right): Reid Jones of Lodge 154, Fort Worth - District Three; Ethan Hilbig of Lodge 185, New Braunfels - District Seven; Caleb See of Lodge 9, Snook - District One; Koby Stone of Lodge 47, Seaton - District Two; 2018-2019 State King Nash Campbell of Lodge 24, Cyclone - District Two; 2019-2020 State King Luc Marcaurele of Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six; 2019-2020 State Queen Misty Dvorak of Lodge 25, Ennis - District Three; 2018-2019 State Queen Kelly House of Lodge 202, Jourdanton - District Seven; Jessica Enrique of Lodge 186, Caldwell - District One; Addee Williams of Lodge 215, South Plains - District Four; Emma Regan of Lodge 47, Seaton - District Two; Faith Korenek of Lodge 30, Taiton - District Six.
SPJST Home Office at 520 North Main • Temple, Texas 76501 • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org
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New Year’s Day January 1 Martin Luther King Jr. Day January 20 Lincoln’s Birthday February 12 Presidents’ Day February 17 Washington’s Birthday February 22 Easter Sunday April 12 Mother’s Day May 10 Armed Forces Day May 16 Memorial Day (observed) May 25 Half-Staff Till Noon, Then Full Staff Flag Day June 14 Father’s Day June 21 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 7 Patriot Day September 11 Constitution Day September 17 Columbus Day October 12 Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day November 26 Christmas Day December 25 . . . and such other days as may be proclaimed by the President of the United States.
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