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Official Publication of the SPJST, originally chartered as the Slovanska Podporujici Jednota Statu Texas, in 1897
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Postmaster: Please Send Form 3579 to: SPJST Home Office, P. 0. Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503
VOLUME 92 NUMBER 22
Events Schedule Sunday, June 13 2 to 5 p.m. Registration Mayborn Convention Center
ISSN-07458800
Temple Welcomes Delegates to the
Twenty-Ninth SPJST
Convention
5 to 8:30 p.m. Howdy Party Lodge 80, Holland Buses available. Cash bar for visitors and delegates. Tickets available at the convention center.
ronday, June 14 7 to 8 a.m.
Working together in the spirit of brotherhood, we can achieve new heights as a fraternal benefit society.
Late Registration Mayborn Convention Center Complimentary coffee, kolaches, and fruit juice will be served.
• Convening of the XXIX Convention
• Flag Ceremony • Memorial Service
12 noon to 1 p.m. Lunch Catered lunches available at the convention center
June 13 - 16, 2004 Mayborn Convention Center Member participation is the cornerstone of the SPJST experience. Approximately 300 delegates, accompanied by spouses and other family members, will be in Temple June 13 - 16 to participate in the 29th quadrennial convention to lay the groundwork for the SPJST's second century of progress.
Business Session
During the Convention Emergency Numbers (979) 324-0056 (254) 541-5820 (36 0 548-5702
Lodge 47, Seaton will host an evening meal and dancing. Tickets will be available at the convention center lobby. Casual dress.
Tuesday, June 15 7 a.m. Complimentary coffee and fruit juice
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Business Session Maybor Convention Center
Wednesday, June 16
Delegate Check List
1 to 5 p.m.
6 p.m.
Dinner Banquet Mayborn Convention Center Cash Bar - 6 to 7 p.m. Dinner - 7 p.m. Speaker Gary Gosney Youth Salute
• Asembly of Delegates
• Delegates Photo
There will be no evening activity at the convention center.
6 p.m.
8:30 a.m.
• Welcome by Public Officials
June 9, 2004
Bring the white and yellow copies from your credentials form. They will be needed for registration and reimbursement of mileage. Check your mileage before leaving home for the convention.
7 a.m. Complimentary coffee and fruit juice
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Business Session Mayborn Convention Center (or as announced)
To the Delegates, SPJST Standing Committees, Management Team and Home Office Staff Best Wishes for a Successful Convention!
Drive carefully and watch your speed. Reimbursement forms do not cover speeding tickets!
SPJST mourns the loss of State Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sister Gladys Yates.
If you have any questions in advance, please contact the Office of the Secretary-Treasurer at (800) 727-7578.
Please see the memorial tribute on page four.