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Monday, May 9, 2022
SPJST Lodge Section
VĚSTNÍK
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Lodge 4, Hallettsville meets June 12
Lodge 6, Cottonwood plans July 17 picnic
Dear Members, SPJST Lodge 4, Hallettsville will meet Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Hallettsville Chamber Meeting Room at 3 p.m. Door prizes will be given, and lunch will be served as usual. We hope to see you there. Fraternally, Patsy Zabransky, Reporter —SPJST—
Prior to the monthly meeting, members enjoyed a wonderful Mother’s Day lunch of brisket and side dishes, provided by James Nemec. Thank you, James! There was also a brief trustee meeting. Vice President Don Urbanovsky called the meeting to order at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 1, 2022. President Milton Peterson was absent due to medical reasons. The Pledge of Allegiance and SPJST pledge was provided by Quinlan Dobecka. There were 16 adults and one guest in attendance. Secretary Barbara Hykel read the minutes from the April meeting. They were approved as presented. Peggy Dobecka presented the treasurer’s report and youth club update. Jeanette Beseda reported the current fraternal activities. Barbara reported send-
SPJST float participates in austin’s hyde park neighborhood parade Hyde Park neighbors in Austin, Texas, welcomed the SPJST Float for its spring parade on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Thanks to Stephen Gonzalez of Lodge 187, Round Rock for ensuring Mr. Bunny’s appearance on the float.
ing get well cards to Milton Peterson and Terry Hykel. A sympathy card was sent to the Edwin Husak family. Under old business, preparations for the annual lodge picnic were discussed. Lodge 6, Cottonwood picnic will be Sunday, July 17, 2022. Prize drawing tickets will be printed soon. Other projects for hall maintenance and repairs to the lodge’s Westfest booth were discussed. Under new business, Peggy Dobecka announced that the Lodge 6 offer to host the District Three Annual Meeting next year was accepted. April 23, 2023, is the proposed date for this district-wide meeting. Membership present look forward to hosting. A special presentation was made to Dorothy Kucera. Don Urbanovsky presented her with a plaque honoring her 13 plus years of service as reporter of Lodge 6 activities. Dorothy, thank you for your hard work and the memories that were recorded in the Vestnik publications as well as the Lodge 6 scrapbook of pictures and articles. May birthdays are Lou Blahuta and Jeanette Beseda. The progressive door prize ticket drawn was Beverly Soukup, not present. Attendance door prizes were given to Bobby Dobecka, Don Urbanovsky, and Patti Rosales.
Lodge 17, New Tabor honors longtime members Lodge 17, New Tabor held its regular monthly meeting on Sunday, May 1, 2022. We hosted a luncheon before the meeting honoring our 50- and 75-year members. Two recipients, Alvin Bormann and Fred Surovik, were present for the meal and presentation. A delicious meal was provided by the lodge. After lunch, the meeting was called to order by President Randy Gaas with all officers present. Secretary Betty Suehs read the minutes from the April meeting. They were approved as read. She also read correspondence from the Home Office which included one new member, Kolter Plachy. She also received a letter letting us know that four members are receiving SPJST scholarships—Macy Narro, Kadie Hartman, Weston Beasley, and Whitney Hodges. All of these members are graduating from Caldwell High School. Congratulations to all!
Peggy and Bobby Dobecka celebrate 50 years of marriage
Next Meeting—June 3 The next Lodge 6 meeting will be Sunday, June 5 at 2 p.m. A Friday social at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 10 will include a Father’s Day meal, trustee meeting and a work project for the upcoming picnic. Happy spring, everyone! See you at the June 5 meeting! Patti Rosales, Reporter —SPJST—
Lodge 8, Weimar meets May 23 Lodge 8, Weimar will meet Monday, May 23, 2022, at 12 noon at Oakridge Smokehouse in Schulenburg. A memorial service for all members of Lodge 8, Weimar who passed away in the past last year will be held. Everyone is encouraged to attend the meeting. Carolyn M. Tobola Secretary/Treasurer —SPJST—
Lodge 6, Cottonwood Treasurer/ Youth Club Leader Peggy Dobecka and husband Bobby celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at Lodge 6 hall on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Cottonwood Hall is the same location they celebrated their wedding with dinner and dance 50 years prior. Congrats! —Submitted by Patti Rosales, Reporter
