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Insuring & Enriching Lives

A special VĚSTNÍK publication. Volume 104 Number 12ISSN —07458800

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2016 SPJST Life Insuranceand Annuity Extra

SPJST OFFICERSPresident Brian Vanicek, FIC

Office: 254-773-1575Mobile: 254-534-2902Home: 254-985-0007

[email protected]

Vice President Clifton Coufal, FIC

Office: 254-773-1575Mobile: 254-931-5231

[email protected]

Secretary-Treasurer Leonard D. Mikeska, FIC

Office: 254-773-1575Mobile: 254-721-4739Home: [email protected]

Financial SecretaryRoy Vajdak

Office: [email protected]

SPJST DIRECTORSDonnie Victorick, FIC, CFFMDistrict One PO Box 85

Snook, Texas 77878-0085Home: 979-272-3265Mobile: [email protected]

Jesse PospisilDistrict Two 4710 FM 1331

Taylor, Texas 76574-2164Home: 512-365-1110

Mobile: [email protected]

John EngelkeDistrict Three 6475 Gholson Rd

Waco, Texas 76705-5330Home: 254-799-4247

[email protected]

Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFMDistrict Four PO Box 195

Rowena, Texas 76875-0195Home: 325-442-3141Mobile: 325-277-5362Office: [email protected]

Larry W. Pflughaupt, FICDistrict Five 1243 Clovis Rd

Houston, Texas 77008-6232Home: 713-864-2163

[email protected]

Karen Kaspar, FIC, CFFMDistrict Six 8550 N State Highway 71

El Campo, Texas 77437-9819Home: 979-543-2532Mobile: [email protected]

Bob J. Bayer, FICDistrict Seven 4188 FM 1303

Floresville, Texas 78114-6092Home: 830-393-2872

[email protected]

FRATERNAL FIELD MANAGERS

DISTRICTS ONE/TWO/THREEPhilip (Phil) McBee, FICF, CFFM

Mobile: 325-647-1949Fax: 325-784-7448

[email protected]

DISTRICTS FOUR/SEVENBobby Davis, FICF, CFFM

Mobile: 325-450-3748Fax: 325-657-2003

[email protected]

DISTRICTS FIVE/SIXDelisle Doherty

Mobile: 832-232-2049Fax: 281-855-3039

[email protected]

STATE FRATERNALACTIVITIES COORDINATOR

Frank HorakOffice: 254-773-1575

Mobile: [email protected]

STATE YOUTH DIRECTORLynette Talasek

Office: 254-773-1575Mobile: 254-931-0639

[email protected]

VĚSTNÍKSPJST’s Weekly Member Newspaper

Editor/Director of CommunicationMelanie Zavodny, FIC

Office: 254-773-1575Mobile: 254-534-0807

Fax: [email protected]

Published March 23, 2016, in lieu of the Vestnik (VOLUME 104, NO. 12), the2016 SPJST Life Insurance and Annuity Extra provides a summary of generalinsurance information and of the insurance plans and annuity programs availableto qualifying SPJST members and prospective members.

SPJST HOME OFFICEPO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503

800-727-7578 • 254-773-1575 • Fax: 254-774-7447 • www.spjst.org

Table of ContentsSPJST Insurance Department Staff ..............................................................................3SPJST Celebrates 119 Years of Fraternalism..............................................................4Annual Reviews Available to all Members...................................................................6How often should I review my SPJST certificate?......................................................6Different types of life insurance....................................................................................7Tips on buying life insurance........................................................................................7Affordable Insurance Options.......................................................................................8Should I buy life insurance through work or on my own?.........................................8What you should know about buying life insurance..................................................9How to purchase insurance: Choosing an agent ......................................................9How to purchase insurance: Choosing a policy......................................................10How to purchase insurance: Questions about a policy..........................................14What is an annuity? .....................................................................................................16Why should I consider purchasing an annuity? .......................................................16How are annuities different from life insurance?......................................................17What are the different types of annuities: fixed vs. variable ..................................17What is the difference between a fixed and variable annuity?................................18What are deferred and immediate annuities? ...........................................................18How much should I invest in an annuity?..................................................................19What is a “free-look” provision?.................................................................................19What are surrender fees? ............................................................................................19SPJST Annuities .........................................................................................................19SPJST Youth Program Aims High...............................................................................21SPJST Scholarships and Grants ................................................................................22SPJST Mortgage Loan Program .................................................................................22SPJST Supports Established, Fledgling Charities ...................................................22SPJST Endowed and Sponsorship Scholarship Opportunities .............................23Directory of SPJST Lodges, Youth Clubs, and Sales Agents.............................24-31

What is SPJST?We insure and enrich lives.

What is SPJST’s vision?Our vision is to provide

a wholesome family environment;

to encourage cherishedCzech traditions;

and to provide high quality, competitive

life insurance for our members.

VĚSTNÍK, (USPS 658480) is published weekly except the last week of Septem-ber and the fourth week of December by VĚSTNÍK, PO Box 100, Temple, TX76503-0100. Subscription rates are $25 per year for non-members. Members’fees are paid as part of the insurance fee collected by SPJST, 520 North Main,Temple, TX 76501. Second-class postage paid at Temple, TX and additionalmailing offices. The exchange of opinions, ideas and information is a vital aspectof our fraternal Society and enables us to make more informed decisions. Theviews expressed by writers in the Vestnik do not necessarily represent the viewsof the Editor or SPJST management. Please sign all correspondence intendedfor publication. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to VĚSTNÍK c/o Finan-cial Secretary Roy Vajdak, PO Box 100, Temple, TX 76503-0100.

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Clifton Coufal, FIC

Supreme LodgeVice President

Philip (Phil) McBeeFICF, CFFM

Fraternal Field ManagerDistricts One/Two/Three

Bobby DavisFICF, CFFM

Fraternal Field ManagerDistricts Four/Seven

Delisle Doherty

Fraternal Field ManagerDistricts Five/Six

Virginia LongoriaMember ServiceRepresentative

Lisa MillsAdministrative Assistantto the Vice President

6 Years Service

8 Years Service

1 Year Service

30 Years Service

8 Years Service

11 Years Service

9 M

onths Service

Dana BoydAdministrative and

Underwriting Assistant

3 M

onths Service

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Home Office520 North Main

Street Temple, Texaswww.spjst.orgContact InformationMailing Address:PO Box 100

Temple, TX 76503-0100Delivery Address: 520 N Main St

Temple, TX 76501-3247Toll Free Phone: 800-727-7578

Temple Area Phone:254-773-1575

Susan ShofnerCustomer Service

Specialist

Lori SlackInsurance/Beneficiary

Specialist

15 Years Service

8 Years Service

Doris TyrochCertificate IssueTechnician

50 Years Service

Cynthia Hutka

Insurance OperationsManager

Doni Powell

Underwriter16

Years Service

Donica ZabcikNew Business Marketingand Research Technician

12 Years Service


SPJST Celebrates 119 Years of Fraternalism1897 - 2016: A Colorful History, A Bright Future

The Basics of Fraternalism and an SPJST OverviewThrough 103 lodges throughout the

State of Texas, SPJST offers productsand services that offer protection, thatcelebrate achievement and that bringpeople together. Insuring and enrich-ing lives. That’s our mission statement.That’s what we’re all about. SPJST members need to be familiar

with their Society, how it works, andwhat it has to offer. Understanding thebasis of “fraternalism,” how SPJSTstarted and how it grew all contributeour understanding of the Society andthe high ideals of Benevolence, Hu-manity, and Brotherhood that it seeksto convey.What’s the meaning of “fraternalism?”SPJST is a fraternal organization.

You hear that a lot. What does it mean?A good place is by examining the worditself. The word “fraternal” is derivedfrom the Latin fraternaliswhich means“of, or befitting a brother.”Fraternalism and fraternal life insur-

ance are founded upon the principlethat every individual is his brother’skeeper and that each of us has a re-sponsibility to help each other. It wasthis spirit of doing good to each otherthat inspired the idea of the earliest fra-ternal societies.Fraternalism — this spirit of broth-

erhood — was expressed in the looselyorganized and semi-religious societiesof ancient Greece which provided fi-nancial aid to their members in timesof sickness and death. These early societies had another

purpose, too. In addition to providingfinancial support to the families of de-parted members, they recognized thesocial need of human beings for com-panionship. As a result, these earlyfriendly societies and guilds provideda way for people to meet at friendlygatherings.SPJST’s Fraternal Roots Go DeepSPJST’s roots run deep in the his-

tory of the American fraternal benefitsystem. During the 1880s and 1890s,many Texans of Czech ancestry joinedthe nationwide fraternal order knownas the Cesko-Slovanska PodporujiciSpolecnost (C.S.P.S.). The organiza-tion is recognized today as theCzechoslovak Society of America(CSA).

In 1897, there were 27 C.S.P.S.lodges in Texas. Founded in 1854 inSt. Louis, Missouri, by Czechoslovakimmigrants, C.S.P.S was organized toprovide security for their widows andchildren upon their death. The C.S.P.S.truly laid the groundwork for a modernfraternal in this country, which servedas a model for many other fraternalbenefit societies in America organizedin later years.For more than 150 years, fraternal

organizations have been a force forgood in North America. In addition toproviding life insurance, they servetheir members and society at largethrough cultural, social, educational,and various civic and fundraising ac-tivities.Democratic principles are an impor-

tant aspect of membership in a fraternalorganization. Members elect theirlocal officers as well as their society’sdirectors and officers. Strength in NumbersAmerican Fraternal Alliance,

formed in 1886, unites 70 not-for-profitfraternal benefit societies operating in50 states, the District of Columbia, andCanada. Alliance member societiesrepresent nearly 10.5 million individu-als. SPJST is proud of its longstanding

relationship with the Alliance. In re-cent years, various SPJST programsand members and officials have beencited for fraternal excellence, includingtop recognition in the Alliance’s Fra-ternalist of the Year program. Over the years, SPJST officials have

also held various leadership roleswithin the Alliance. Each year throughthis unique structure, members of fra-ternal benefit societies invest more than92.5 million hours in communityworks and contribute more than $414million to charitable programs sup-porting community service projectsmaking it one of the largest volunteernetworks of community and socialservice providers in existence.In 2015, SPJST members con-

tributed more than 110,000 hours incommunity service time and more than$326,000 to charitable causes.On the statewide level, Texas-domi-

ciled fraternals are united through reg-ular participation in meetings andactivities of the Fraternal Alliance OfTexas (FAOT). Annual FAOT events

supported by SPJST in 2016 includethe FAOT Bowling Tournament inNew Braunfels on February 13 and theFAOT Legislative Awareness Day atthe Texas State Capitol on Tuesday,April 14.Czech Immigration to Texas Paved the Way for SPJSTThe Texas Almanac provides us with

a summary outline of the history ofCzech immigration to Texas. In De-cember 1849, Reverend Josef ArnostBergmann left his Czech homeland tominister to German Protestants inTexas.Pastor Bergmann and his family ar-

rived in Galveston in 1850 and madetheir way to Cat Spring. There inAustin County, he led the Easter serv-ice for the congregation that had hiredhim, and he soon wrote a letter prais-ing Texas to friends and family backhome.That letter, published in the

Moravské Noviny (Moravia News),suggested opportunity to the familiesstruggling on the overcrowded farm-lands of Central Europe. Also, it of-fered hope to merchants and craftsmenleft frustrated after the failure of the1848 social uprisings on the Europeancontinent.Bergmann’s letter was the catalyst

of opportunity that has earned him thedesignation of “father” of Czech immi-gration to Texas.By the Civil War, there were about

700 Czechs in Texas, many withUnionist and abolitionist sentiments.However, some fought in the Confed-erate army, while others tried to remainneutral.A second wave of Czech immigra-

tion in the 1870s and 1880s followedthe war. These Czech settlers estab-lished themselves on the CoastalPrairie and the Blackland Prairie fromEllis County near Dallas in the north toVictoria County on the south. A thirdwave after 1900 moved eastward toBrazoria and Fort Bend counties nearHouston.Texas Czech immigrants settled in

some 250 communities mostly withinthe Blackland Prairie. The TexasCoastal Plain region also attracted hun-dreds of families. Generally stated,that represents an area that runs fromCorpus Christi on the south, throughCentral Texas and up to Ennis on the

north. Fayetteville, originally a Ger-man settlement, became Czech by the20th century. The city is often called“the cradle of Czech settlement inTexas.” C.S.P.S. Established Lodges in TexasAs previously noted, during the

1880s and 1890s, many of the TexasCzechs joined a nationwide fraternalorder called C.S.P.S. — Cesko-Slovan-ska Podporujici Spolecnost. In 1897,there were 27 C.S.P.S. lodges in Texas.In spite of the rapid growth of

C.S.P.S. in Texas, considerable discon-tent existed among the members fromTexas and the Midwest. The primaryconcern was that C.S.P.S. insurancepremium guidelines favored the indus-trial workers in the eastern part of theUnited States. Those workers had amuch higher mortality rate than thepeople living in Texas. As such, thepremiums were considered to be overlyexpensive. Texas Delegation Takes Decisive ActionTexas C.S.P.S. members I.J. Gallia

and J.R. Kubena led the efforts to re-form the national C.S.P.S. Shortly afterthe 1896 C.S.P.S. convention, TexasCzechs met in La Grange, Texas, andset about the task of forming a new fra-ternal organization. AugustinHaidusek, Frank Cihal, and J.R.Kubena were charged with the respon-sibility of drafting a constitution.In March 1897, the constitution was

submitted to the Texas C.S.P.S. lodgesfor their consideration. Seven of the 25C.S.P.S. lodges approved the constitutionand withdrew from the older society.Official records indicate that SPJST

— Slovanska Podporujici JednotaStatu Texas —started operationson July 1, 1897,with 866 mem-bers and 25charter lodges.SPJST receivedits state charteron August 12, 1897.SPJST’s first base of operations was

located in Fayetteville, Texas. The cen-tral figure in administering the affairsof the Society, Secretary J.R. Kubena,had his business located in Fayetteville.Until his death in 1938, Kubena ad-ministered the affairs of SPJST out of asingle room in his general store.


The Early YearsFrom the outset, SPJST made a pos-

itive difference in the lives of its mem-bers, providing them with the securityof fraternal life insurance and thevalue-added benefit of belonging to aprogressive social organization. Inmany families, SPJST became an im-portant part of life.During SPJST’s first half century,

American society and lifestyleschanged dramatically. Texas and ournation became progressively more in-dustrialized. Many people includingthe sons and daughters of our first-gen-eration SPJST members moved awayfrom farms and into towns and cities.Oftentimes, they took SPJST withthem. It was during this period thatmany of SPJST’s urban lodges werechartered. It was also near the end ofthis period — in 1952 — that SPJSTrelocated its Home Office to Temple.During the latter half of the 20th

Century, SPJST continued to provideits members with the security of frater-nal life insurance and to reinforce asense of Czechcultural iden-tity. Lodgem e m b e r sworked dili-gently to es-t a b l i s hSPJST’s repu-tation as aproactive fra-ternal organi-zation, sponsoring a wide range offamily-oriented activities, includingsports teams, dances, picnics, plays, or-chestras, and choral and dance groups.In 2016, there are more than 41,500

SPJST members in 103 lodges locatedthroughout the state of Texas. SPJST’slife insurance certificate count exceeds50,000.

SPJST Fields Active Youth ProgramSPJST’s fraternal program is the real

deal when it comes to meeting its fra-ternal obligations on an everyday basis. Through active participation in local

SPJST Youth Clubs and statewideevents, young members between theages of five and 18 develop a greaterawareness of the common bonds thatwe all share. SPJST youth clubs alsowork with community-based organiza-tions, tailoring programs to fit theirlocal needs. SPJST’s summer camping program

fosters a spirit of cooperation, an ap-preciation of the natural environmentand helps campers to achieve their fullpotential. SPJST also sponsors YouthAchievement Day (YAD) competitionson the district and state levels as an ed-ucational activity for SPJST youth clubmembers. Contestants field entries in arange of areas including arts and crafts,music, dance, drama, and public speak-ing. State Youth Director Lynette Talasek

and District Youth Counselors plan anddirect activities and programs as wellas formulate the rules and regulationsfor our youth program. Sister Talasek,assisted by Fraternal Services Special-ist Tammy Martinez, oversees SPJST’syouth program. It is difficult to overstate the value

of the collaborative ties that existwithin the SPJST youth program andthat are nurtured by our statewide Dis-trict Youth Counselors, their assistants,and youth leaders. They know the im-portance of working together toachieve common goals. Their com-mitment represents a powerful anddriving force behind the success of theSPJST youth program.

How to Qualify to Attend SPJST Summer CampGenerally stated, SPJST camp is

provided on the basis of participationin SPJST activities. To qualify forcamp, active youth club members mustattend seven out of 12 youth meetingsin the months preceding camp. Anyyouth (previous member or new cer-tificate) who initially joins the youthclub must attend the majority of meet-ings to be eligible for camp. Anotherway to qualify for camp is to attendseven out of 12 adult meetings inlodges where there are no youth clubs.Non-active youth members may attendcamp for a fee that is determined bytheir District Youth Counselor. Youthcamp funds come from an annual allo-cation funded by the SPJST SupremeLodge.

Youth Achievement Days Showcase Skills and TalentsIn addition to its summer camp pro-

gram, SPJST offers its young membersa program encouraging them to partic-ipate in a range of individual skills andtalent competitions. The program cul-minates with the State Youth Achieve-ment Day (YAD) and Royalty Contest,held in Temple on the first Saturday inAugust. Annually, more than 300 young

people from across Texas participate inState YAD, the grand finale of the sum-mer long district contests. The compe-tition covers talent, speech and crafts.It is cooperative efforts such as thesethat truly symbolize the great potentialof the SPJST young and old workingtogether to achieve common goals andenjoying life together. SPJST Scholarship ProgramSince its inception, SPJST has pre-

sented more than 2,100 scholarshipsvalued at more than $1.5 million. In the spring of 2014, SPJST pre-

sented 62 - $1,000 scholarships to de-serving high school seniors and collegeundergraduates. This total does not in-clude the many scholarships that arealso awarded by our local lodges. Ad-ditional royalty and merit scholarshipswere presented at State Youth Achieve-ment Day in August. General scholarships were estab-

lished in 1982 for all SPJST members.General scholarships are funded by theSupreme Lodge and voluntary contri-butions by SPJST members. Accord-ingly, the more funds available, themore scholarships awarded. Leader-ship grants were established in 1996 foractive youth club members. Leader-ship grants are funded solely throughallocations by the Supreme Lodge.All scholarship and grant applicants

must have an active SPJST insurancecertificate in force for at least one yearas of February 1; be a full-time student;hold an active SPJST insurance certifi-cate for the duration of the scholarship;be a high school graduate or equiva-lent; and attend an accredited two- orfour-year college, university, or techni-cal college.General scholarship recipients may

only receive one general scholarship.Active youth club members are en-couraged to apply for both the leader-ship grant and the general scholarshipin their senior year of high school;however, they are only eligible to re-ceive one. All required application materials

must be received by the Home Officeby February 1.To request an application, please

contact Assistant to the President San-dra Dubcak. You may also go onlinefor more information at spjst.org.

Fraternal Program Continues to EvolveWhereas Lynette Talasek tends to

matters of business relating to theyouth program, State Fraternal Activi-ties Coordinator Frank Horak providesadult lodges across the state with assis-tance in the area of officer training,lodge development and fraternal pro-gramming. Brother Horak also helps toorganize many of our SPJST statewideevents and contests. Fraternal Services Specialist Tammy

Martinez, works in the SPJST HomeOffice, handling fraternal activity ad-ministrative functions as well as or-ganizing SPJST statewide tournamentsand assisting with local lodge and dis-trict activities. District Fraternal Ac-tivities Coordinators, elected at theirdistrict spring meetings, also facilitatemany of the activities that take place intheir respective districts.In recent years, SPJST’s fraternal

line-up has expanded to include a widerange of adult- and youth-oriented ac-tivities as well as opportunities forservice and extolling patriotism. In2009, SPJST took the role in leadingthe drive to construct the Fort HoodNovember 5th, 2009 Memorial inKilleen. The site honors the victimsand provides a historic record of thistragedy in order to deliver a message ofvigilance for generations to come. Thememorial was unveiled and dedicatedon March 11, 2016.Regional Rallying PointsIn recent years, SPJST has intro-

duced several new regional fraternalrallying points for members andprospective members. Popular frater-nal venues in recent years have in-cluded the Fraternal Alliance of Texas(FAOT) Bowling Tournament in NewBraunfels, Heritage Day at the StateFair of Texas, SPJST Car Show andCzech Heritage Day Celebration (Tem-ple/Seaton), Kolache Eating Contestsat Caldwell Kolache Festival and Na-tional Polka Festival in Ennis, SlavicHeritage Festival in Houston, WestfestCultural Amphitheatre Presentationand Horseshoe Tournament, and Cor-pus Christi Get Away Weekend.In June 2007, SPJST organizers co-

ordinated and hosted Texas’ first Leg-islative Awareness Week at the TexasState Capitol in Austin. That event wasrepeated in 2009, 2011, and 2013 withthe Legislative Awareness Day picnicon the grounds of the Texas State Capi-tol — each of which has been attendedby more than 500 state legislators andstaff members. The 2017 event isscheduled for April 14.

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Thank you for your membershipin SPJST. You are a valued part ofwhat makes SPJST a great organi-zation that provides benefits, cover-age, and services. These are all

designed to not only provide securityand peace of mind to you and yourfamily, but to provide a better qual-ity of life with others who value faith,family, and community.

As part of our continued and valuedservice to our members, SPJST has im-plemented a program to ensure that yourcertificate information, such as namedbeneficiary and insurance coverage, iscorrect and up-to-date. By reviewingand knowing that your information iscurrent, you can be assured that you arereceiving the full value of your mem-

bership, and you have peace of mindthat your loved ones will receive thecare they deserve. Please take advantage of this service.

SPJST has the most competitive insur-ance products, annuities and IRAs tomeet each family need along with beinga fraternal society that recognizes itsproud heritage and believes strongly inits youth by teaching patriotism, goodcitizenship, teamwork, and leadership.And, if you have recommendations fornew lodge members, please share themwith your Fraternal Field Manager orlocal SPJST lodge sales agent. Yourname will be entered in SPJST’smonthly drawing.

How Often Should I Review My SPJST Certificate?If you have a major life event, you

should contact your SPJST agent or theSPJST Home Office. This event inyour life may have a significant impacton your insurance needs. Life events orchanges may include:

• Marriage

• A child or grandchild who is born oradopted

• Graduation from school or college

• Significant changes in your health orthat of your spouse

• Death of your spouse

• Divorce

• Taking on the financial responsibil-ity of an aging parent

• Purchasing a new home

• A loved one who requires long-termcare

• Refinancing your home

• Coming into an inheritance

For 119 years, SPJST has been ashining example in Texas of secure in-surance plans and dedicated ideals offraternalism. All this is possible be-cause of you, our member. If you havequestions or need our assistance in anyway from the Home Office, please callon us at 800-72-SPJST or 800-727-7578. We are here to help you.

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The money your beneficiary re-ceives can help cover expenses and en-sure that your family is not burdenedwith debt.What are the different types of insurance?There are two basic types of life in-

surance: permanent and term. Perma-nent insurance pays your beneficiarywhenever you may die; term insurancepays your beneficiary if you die duringa specific period of time. The moneyyour beneficiary receives can helpcover expenses and ensure that yourfamily is not burdened with debt.What is permanent insurance?Permanent (cash value) insurance

provides lifelong protection as long aspremiums are paid. It may build upcash value over time, which grows taxdeferred. With all permanent policies,the cash value is different from the faceamount. The face amount is the moneythat will be paid to your beneficiary ifyou die. Cash value takes time to grow.But after you’ve held the policy forseveral years, its cash value can offeryou several options: • You can borrow from the insurer

using your cash value as collateral. • You can get the loan even if you

don’t have a good credit history. If youdon’t repay the loan (including inter-est), it will reduce the amount paid toyour beneficiaries after your death.• You can use the cash value to pay

your premiums or to buy more cover-age.• You can exchange the policy by

using the cash value for an annuity thatwill provide a steady stream of retire-ment income for life or a specified pe-riod.• You can cancel (surrender) the pol-

icy and receive the cash value in a lumpsum. You will pay taxes on the valuethat exceeds what you’ve paid in pre-miums.Basic types of cash value insuranceWhole life offers premiums that

generally stay fixed over the life of thepolicy, a fixed death benefit, and cashvalue that grows at a fixed rate of re-turn.Universal life gives you flexibility

in setting premium payments and thedeath benefit. Changes must be madewithin certain guidelines set by the pol-icy; to increase a death benefit, the in-surer usually requires evidence of

continued good health. A universal lifepolicy can have a variable component. What is term insurance?Term insurance provides protection

for a defined period of time—from oneyear to 10, 20, or even 30 years—andpays benefits only if you die during thatperiod. Term insurance is often used tocover financial obligations that willdisappear over time, such as tuition ormortgage payments. Premiums forterm insurance either can be fixed forthe length of the term or can increaseat a point specified in the policy. Theyalso can be less expensive than for acash value policy.Some term policies can be renewed

at the end of a term. However, pre-mium rates will usually increase uponrenewal. To qualify for renewal at thelowest rates, many policies require ev-idence of insurability (continued goodhealth). At the end of a term, you alsomay be able to convert the policy to apermanent policy. Term policies don’tusually build up a cash value.

What are the advantages and disadvantages

of each type of insurance?

Cash Value InsuranceAdvantages• Lifelong protections as long as the

premiums are paid.• Premium costs that can be fixed or

flexible to meet individual financialneeds.• Cash value, which can be: used to

pay premiums or buy more coverage;borrowed against; converted to an an-nuity; or surrendered for cash.

Cash Value Insurance Disadvantages• Cash value insurance is designed

to be kept for the long term; therefore,cancelling a cash value policy afteronly a few years can be expensive.Term InsuranceAdvantages• A policy can cover financial obli-

gations that will disappear over time,such as a mortgage or college ex-penses.• Premiums are generally lower than

those for cash value insurance atyounger ages.Term InsuranceDisadvantages• Provides protection for a specific

period of time, not for life.• Renewing coverage at the end of

the term generally means premiumswill increase.• Policies don’t usually build up a

cash value.Source: American Council of Life Insurers,

www.acli.com—SPJST—

Tips on buying life insurance

Make sure that you fully understandany policy you’re considering and thatyou’re comfortable with the company,agent, and product. When choosing aproduct, follow the tips below:

• After you’ve bought an insurancepolicy, you may have a “free-look” pe-riod—usually 10 days after you receivethe policy—when you can change yourmind. During that period, read yourpolicy carefully. If you decide not tokeep it, the company will cancel thepolicy and give you an appropriate re-fund. Information about the free lookperiod is in your contract.

• Keep your life insurance policywith your other financial records orlegal papers, or anywhere your sur-vivors are likely to look for it. How-ever, don’t keep your policy in yoursafe deposit box. In most states, boxesare sealed temporarily on the death ofthe owner, delaying a settlement whenfunds may be needed most.

• Contact your original company,agent, or financial adviser before can-celling your current policy to buy anew one. If your health has declined,you may no longer be insurable at af-fordable rates. If you replace one cashvalue policy with another, the cashvalue of the new policy may be rela-tively small for several years.

• If you have a complaint about yourinsurance agent or company, contactthe customer service division of yourinsurance company. If you’re still dis-satisfied, contact your state insurancedepartment. A state insurance depart-ment directory is available onwww.acli.com.

• Review your policy from time totime or when a major event occurs inyour life—such as a birth, job promo-tion, divorce, remarriage, or retire-ment—to be sure your coverage isadequate and your beneficiaries arecorrectly named.

• Visit www.acli.com for more con-sumer resources and information aboutlife insurance.

Source: American Council of Life Insurers,www.acli.com

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Different types of life insurance


Affordable Insurance OptionsIn many cases, the application process can be accomplished in one meeting.

Are you and your family adequately covered?Unless you deal with life insurance regularly, it canbe an intimidating and sometimes difficult subjectto discuss. If you haven’t purchased insurance in a while, you

may be surprised at the many affordable life insuranceoptions available through your local SPJST sales agent.The following list provides a brief summary of the in-surance options that are available:10-Year Term. A modernterm product issued to ages18 through 75. Premiumsare guaranteed for 10 yearsand can be renewed annu-ally after that to age 95. Thedeath benefit is guaranteedlevel to age 95. Renewalsare guaranteed, even if yourhealth is not perfect! Con-vertible to permanent cov-erage prior to age 65 withno health requirements.15-Year Term. Just like the10-Year Term, except pre-miums are level for 15years. Issued to ages 18through 70. Convertible topermanent coverage prior toage 65 with no health requirements.20-Year Term. Level premiums for 20 years (guaran-teed level for 10). Issued to ages 18 through 65. Justthe thing for young families to provide benefits for thefamily while the children are growing up if the bread-winner dies. Convertible to permanent coverage priorto age 65 with no health requirements.30-Year Term. A very sensible term product! Premi-ums are level for 30 years (guaranteed level for 20). Is-sued to ages 18 through 55. It is excellent for mortgagecancellation as well as providing inexpensive coveragebefore retirement. Convertible to permanent coverageprior to age 65 with no health requirements.Whole Life. A whole life product designed for bothyoung and mature applicants that offers affordable pre-miums and builds cash value.Final Expense. A whole life plan designed to helpwith 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. The level deathbenefit has inflation protection available, to cover finalexpenses as they increase each year. Available fromages 40 to 80 with premiums payable for life or as aone-time single premium.

Paid Up at 65 Whole Life. You are covered to age100, but you only pay premiums to age 65. Cash val-ues are available and continue to grow to age 100.Enjoy your retirement without life insurance premi-ums! 10 Pay Life. A whole life product designed for bothyoung and mature applicants with premiums payablefor 10 years. Issued to ages 0 through 70.

20 Pay Life. Awhole life productdesigned for bothyoung and matureapplicants with pre-miums payable for 20years. Issued to ages0 through 60.

Single Pay WholeLife. A whole lifeproduct availablewith just one pre-mium. The certifi-cate is then paid-up.Issued to ages 0through 80.

Whole Life Universal Life 3. Flexible premium ad-justable Universal Life insurance contract with guar-anteed coverage, subject to the payment of minimumno-lapse guarantee premiums on a cumulative basis.Available to ages 0 to 80 years.Universal Life 3. A flexible protection plan issued toages 0 through 80 which offers both a guaranteed andcurrent interest rate on the cash value accumulation.Annuities. Both qualified (IRA) and non-qualifiedare offered to SPJST members. Interest rates areposted every week in SPJST’s weekly newspaper,Vestnik. For current rates, contact the SPJST HomeOffice, refer to the Vestnik, or visit www.spjst.org.In many cases, the insurance application process can

be accomplished at your home in one meeting. At othertimes, it may take an additional visit since the sales agentmay need to spend some time assessing the informationyou provide in the initial meeting before he or she canrecommend the appropriate life insurance solution. Formore information on the life insurance options availableto you, please contact your local lodge sales agent. Ifyou’re not sure who that is, call the SPJST Insurance De-partment at 800-727-7578, and you will be put in touchwith a sales agent in your area. See pages 24 through31 for a listing of agents.

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This isn’t always an either/or ques-tion. The answer is often “both.”

Buying through work. Typically,your employer's "basic" life insurancebenefit provides coverage equal to oneor two times your annual income. Manyemployers offer the option of purchas-ing supplemental coverage, oftenthrough an automatic payroll deduction.This is convenient, and you may be ableto obtain the extra coverage at a higherrate without having to answer any ques-tions about your health, a big plus if in-surability is a concern.

SPJST is here to help you withwhat you need.

Buying on your own. You canchoose from among a wide variety ofSPJST products, and you never need toworry about losing coverage if youchange jobs. You also may be able toget coverage more affordably. Why?When you buy on your own, the pricedepends on your health and can be per-manent. In a work plan, the rate oftendepends on the health status of em-ployees in your age bracket and is usu-ally temporary or until retirement age.Call us for more information 800-72-SPJST.

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Should I buy life insurancethrough work or on my own?

is less expensivethan most people think.

LIFE INSURANCE


Beneficiaries do not have to pay fed-eral income taxes on the money theyreceive from a life insurance policy.Getting StartedAs you prepare to buy a life insur-

ance policy, evaluate your ongoing andfuture financial needs. To begin, askyourself some basic questions:Why do I need to buy life insurance?If someone depends on you finan-

cially, the likelihood is that you needlife insurance. Life insurance providescash to your family after you die. Themoney your beneficiary receives (thedeath benefit) can be an important fi-nancial resource. It can help cover dailyliving expenses, pay the mortgage andother outstanding loans, fund tuition,and ensure that your family is not bur-dened with debt. Having a life insur-ance policy could mean your spouse orchildren won’t have to sell assets to paybills or taxes (Note: Beneficiaries do not have to payfederal income taxes on the money theyreceive from a life insurance policy).

Stay-at-home parents also mightconsider life insurance to help coverthe costs of services they routinely pro-vide, such as caring for children andthe home. Retirees living on limited in-come also may find peace of mindknowing that a surviving spouse willnot be faced with a financial burdenafter their death.

How much life insurance do I need?Everyone’s needs are different. A

life insurance agent or financial advi-sor can help you determine what levelof protection is right for you and yourfamily based on your financial respon-sibilities, sources of income, and sav-ings. There are online calculators thatalso can help you; however, sittingdown with an insurance professional toreview your financial information cangive you a more personalized view ofyour needs.In general, deciding how much life

insurance you need means calculatingthe total income that would need to bereplaced upon your death to help payfor your family’s financial needs. Con-sider ongoing expenses (day care, tu-ition, rent, or mortgage), immediateexpenses (medical bills, burial costs,and estate taxes), and long term finan-cial goals (savings for college educa-tion and retirement). Your family alsomay need money to pay for a move orto cover daily expenses during a jobsearch.While there is no substitute for eval-

uating needs based on your own finan-cial information, some experts suggestthat if you own a life insurance policyit should pay a benefit equal to sevento 10 times your annual income. Yourneeds could be higher or lower de-pending on your unique situation.

Source: American Council of Life Insurers,www.acli.com

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What you should know about buying life insurance

The agent should be able and will-ing to explain the different kinds ofpolicies and other insurance-relatedmatters.

Working With An AgentWhat should an agent do for me?The agent should be able and will-

ing to explain the different types ofpolicies and other insurance-relatedmatters. You should feel satisfied thatthe agent is listening to you and look-ing for ways to find the right type of in-surance at an affordable price. If you’renot comfortable with the agent, or youaren’t convinced he or she is providingthe service you want, interview anotheragent.What should I expect during my meeting with an agent?An agent will begin by discussing

your financial needs. You should havebasic personal financial informationavailable—along with a general idea ofyour goals—before you meet or talkwith an agent. He or she will ask ques-tions about your family income, otherfinancial resources you might have,and any debts. The agent will be betterable to assess your needs with the in-formation you provide.

What types of questions will I be asked?In addition to questions about fi-

nances, be prepared to answer ques-tions about your age, medicalcondition, family medical history, per-sonal habits, occupation, and recre-ational activities.Always answer questions truthfully;

a company will use this information toevaluate your risk and set a premiumfor your coverage. For instance, you’llpay a lower premium if you don’tsmoke; on the other hand, if you havea chronic illness, you can expect ahigher premium.When it’s time to submit a claim, the

accurate and truthful answers you pro-vided to the agent will enable your ben-eficiary to receive prompt and fullpayment.When you apply for life insurance,

you may be asked to take a medicalexam. In many instances, a licensedhealthcare professional hired and paidfor by the life insurance company willmake a personal visit to your home toconduct the exam.

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How to purchase insurance:Choosing an agent

“Life insurance is a combination of caring, commitment, and common sense.”—Author, Financial Speaker, and Life Insurance Sales Agent Howard Wight, CLU, ChFC

For 119 years, SPJST has been a shining example in Texas of secure insurance plans and dedicated ideals of fraternalism.

Providing personal service backed by a seasoned and knowledgeable Home Office staff

and insurance representatives dedicated to quality member services with fraternal ideals.

SPJST • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 • Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org

Permanent Life InsuranceTerm Life Insurance

and Annuities at affordable,

competitive prices.


Examining a Policy

How do I know if a life insurancepolicy is right for me?Read the policy carefully to make sure

it meets your personal goals. Because

your policy is a legal document, it’s im-portant that you understand exactly whatit provides. Ask for a point-by-point ex-planation for anything that is unclear andmake sure the agent explains items youdon’t understand.

How to purchase insurance:Choosing a policy

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SPJST 10-Year Term

Product Overview

Benefit DescriptionThe 10-Year Term has level premiums and death benefit for 10 years. Afterthe initial 10-year term period, the certificate will automatically renew on anannual basis for a one-year term expiring at age 95. It may also be con-verted prior to age 65 to permanent life insurance (no term).

Minimum Amount: $25,000

Minimum Premium: $10 per month

Maximum Amount$4,000,000 on a regular basis. Applications exceeding this amount will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis.

Underwriting Classifications• Preferred Plus Non-Nicotine*• Preferred Non-Nicotine*• Standard Non-Nicotine• Preferred Nicotine*• Standard Nicotine

*Preferred ratings not available for issue ages above 70. Preferred ratingsare available only for medically underwritten certificates with face amounts of$100,000 or greater ($150,000 or greater for ages 18 to 35 years).

Issue Ages: 18 to 75 years

Conversion OptionPrior to age 65, the certificate may be converted without proof of insurabil-ity to any form of life insurance (other than term) then being offered bySPJST provided that the amount of insurance applied for does not exceed theamount in force prior to conversion.

RidersAccidental Death Benefit - Issue ages 18 to 59 years; pays an additionaldeath benefit up to the amount originally issued if death occurs prior to theinsured’s attained age 65 or one-half of this benefit if such death occurs onor after the insured’s attained age 65, but prior to the insured’s attained age70. Maximum coverage is $300,000.

Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 18 to 55 years; waives premiums due underthe certificate for period of disability if insured is totally disabled prior to age60.

PremiumsThe premium is guaranteed for the first 10 certificate years. After 10 years,if the certificate is still in force, premiums will increase annually.


SPJST 15-Year Term

Product Overview





Underwriting Classifications:• Preferred Plus Non-Nicotine*• Preferred Non-Nicotine*• Standard Non-Nicotine• Preferred Nicotine*• Standard Nicotine

*Preferred ratings are available only for medically underwritten certificateswith face amounts of $100,000 or greater ($150,000 or greater for ages 18 to35 years).



Premium Benefit Options10-Year Guarantee - The premium is guaranteed for the first 10 certificateyears. The premium may change after the 10th certificate year but can neverexceed the guaranteed maximum premium for the then attained age. After15 years, if the certificate is still in force, premiums will increase annually.

15-Year Guarantee - The premium is guaranteed for the first 15 certificateyears. After 15 years, if the certificate is still in force, premiums will in-crease annually.


Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 18 to 55 years; waives premiums due under thecertificate for period of disability if insured is totally disabled prior to age 60.

• • • TERM LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCT • • •


If your agent recommends a cashvalue policy, ask:

• Are the premiums within mybudget?

• Can I commit to these premiumsover the long term?

Cash value insurance provides pro-tection for your entire life. Cancelling a



SPJST 20-Year Term

Product Overview








Conversion Option Prior to age 65, the certificate may be converted without proof of insurabil-ity to any form of life insurance (other than term) then being offered bySPJST provided that the amount of insurance applied for does not exceed theamount in force prior to conversion.







SPJST 30-Year Term

Product Overview




Maximum Amount $4,000,000 on a regular basis. Applications exceeding this amount will beconsidered on a case-by-case basis.










cash value policy after only a few yearscan be a costly way to get short-term in-surance protection. If you don’t plan tokeep the policy for the long-term, con-sider another kind of coverage such as

term insurance.If you’re considering a term policy, ask:

• How long can I keep this policy? IfI want to renew it for a specific number

of years, or until a certain age, what arethe renewal terms?

• Will my premiums increase? If so,will increases start annually or after five

or 10 years?

• Can I convert to a cash value policy?Will I need a medical exam if and whenI convert?


• If it has a return of premium benefit,ask: What would the policy cost withoutthis benefit? Will all of the premiums berefunded?Is a policy illustration a legal document, like a contract?A policy illustration is not part of the

life insurance policy and is not a legaldocument. Legal obligations are spelledout in the policy contract. A policy illus-tration, however, can help you under-stand how a policy works.What is in a policy illustration?A policy illustration is meant to pro-

vide an example, based on certain as-sumptions, of how a policy’s costs andbenefits may develop over time—in-cluding, but not limited to, premiumamounts owed, cash values, and deathbenefits. For a term policy, the illustra-tion extends to the end of the term. Witha cash value policy, the illustration ex-tends past your 100th birthday. Your ac-tual costs and benefits could be higher orlower than those in the illustration be-

cause they depend on the future financialresults of the insurance company.However, when figures are guaran-

teed, the insurance company will honorthem regardless of its financial success.Ask your agent which figures are guar-anteed and which are not. A policy illus-tration can be complicated. Your agent orfinancial advisor can explain informationyou don’t understand.What should I look for in a policy illustration?Study the policy illustration to answer

the following:• Is my classification (i.e.,

smoker/nonsmoker, male/female) cor-rect?• When are premiums due—monthly,

annually, or according to some otherschedule?• Which amounts are guaranteed and

which are not?

• Does the policy have a guaranteeddeath benefit or could the death benefitchange depending on interest rates orother factors?• Does the policy offer dividends or

interest credits that could increase mycash value and death benefit or reducemy premium?•Will my premiums always be the

same? Could premiums increase if futureinterest rates or investment returns arelower than the illustration assumes?• If the illustration shows that I won’t

have to make premium pay-ments after a certain period of time, isthere any chance I would have to startmaking payments again at any time inthe future?After PurchaseAfter purchasing your life insurance

policy, keep it with other financial

records or legal papers, or anywhere yoursurvivors are likely to look for it if theyneed to file a claim. As a precaution, youshouldn’t store a life insurance policy ina safe deposit box. In most states, boxesare sealed temporarily upon one’s death,this could delay the claims process.Keep your agent’s name and contact

information easily accessible. The agentcan help your beneficiaries fill out thenecessary forms and act as an intermedi-ary with the insurance company.Review your life insurance policy

from time to time to be certain it contin-ues to meet your needs as your circum-stances change, such as the birth of achild, a job promotion, divorce, remar-riage or retirement. Also, review it to en-sure your beneficiaries are correctlynamed.

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SPJST Whole Life

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Level death benefit.• Level premium permanent life insurance to age 100.

Minimum Amount$10,000 with exceptions shown below and $10 monthly premium minimum.

Underwriting Classifications• Preferred Non-Nicotine - Preferred ratings not available for issue agesabove 70 or under 18. Preferred ratings are available only for medically un-derwritten certificates with face amounts of $100,000 or greater ($150,000 orgreater for ages 18 to 35 years).• Standard Non-Nicotine• Standard Nicotine

Issue Ages: 0 to 80 years Riders:Accidental Death Benefit - Issue ages 0 to 60 years; pays an additional deathbenefit up to the amount originally issued if death occurs prior to the insured’sattained age 65 or one-half of this benefit if such death occurs on or after theinsured’s attained age 65, but prior to the insured’s attained age 70. Maxi-mum coverage is $300,000.Guaranteed Insurability - Issue ages 0 to 37 years; terminates age 40.Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 16 to 55 years; waives premiums due under thecertificate for period of disability if insured is totally disabled prior to age 60.Payor Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 0 to 15 years; payor ages 20 to 55years; terminates age 21.

• • • WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE PRODUCT • • •


SPJST Paid Up at 65 Whole Life

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Level death benefit.• Level premium permanent life insurance to age 100. • Premiums payable to age 65.

Minimum Amount$10,000 with exceptions shown below and $10 monthly premium mini-

mum.

Underwriting Classifications• Preferred Non-Nicotine - Preferred ratings are available only for medicallyunderwritten certificates with face amounts of $100,000 or greater($150,000 or greater for ages 18 to 35 years).

• Standard Non-Nicotine

• Standard Nicotine


RidersAccidental Death Benefit - Issue ages 0 to 55 years; pays an additional deathbenefit up to the amount originally issued if death occurs prior to the in-sured’s attained age 65 or one-half of this benefit if such death occurs on orafter the insured’s attained age 65, but prior to the insured’s attained age 70.Maximum coverage is $300,000.

Guaranteed Insurability - Issue ages 0 to 37 years; terminates age 40.


Payor Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 0 to 15 years; payor ages 20 to 55years; terminates age 21.




SPJST Single Pay Whole Life

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Fully paid-up life insurance certificate with just one premium payment.•One of the lowest guaranteed premiums available today on permanent lifeinsurance.•Guaranteed cash and loan values are immediately available.•No surrender charge, should you decide to cash in the certificate at anytime.• Fully underwritten product, consistent with company underwriting guidelines.• The SPJST Single Pay Whole Life plan retains those tax-favored featuresthat have always made traditional life insurance so valuable.•Your cash values increase on a tax-deferred basis.• The face amount of a certificate is payable to your beneficiary income tax-free.• Among others, the SPJST Single Pay Whole Life plan will be of special in-terest to new members who want to pay only one insurance premium; par-ents and grandparents; members who want to buy additional permanentinsurance at low premium rates; anyone wishing to make a gift of life in-surance to a college, church, charitable organization, or to an individual.


Underwriting ClassificationsFully underwritten product, consistent with company underwriting guide-lines.


Riders: Accidental Death Benefit



SPJST Final ExpenseLevel Benefit and Increasing Benefit

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Level death benefit whole life certificate to age 100 with either:a) level lifetime payments, orb) a single premium payment.

• Increasing Benefit Option (lifetime pay only)—4% compounded increasebeginning in Year 2; maximum of two times original face amount.


Maximum Amount: $25,000 in force per person

Issue Ages: Lifetime Pay—40 to 80 years

Single Pay—• 40 to 80 years...............Male/Female - Non-Nicotine• 40 to 80 years...............Female - Nicotine• 40 to 75 years...............Male - Nicotine

RidersAccidental Death Benefit (lifetime pay only)Waiver of Premium (lifetime pay only)

Underwriting• Simplified underwriting with three-tiered Final Expense application.• Telephone interview required.• Level Benefit Plan may be issued if no health issues in parts B, C, or D ofapplication.


Retirement has its rewards and benefits.However, employment benefits usually stop.SPJST can prepare you and your family for the rewards and benefits of retirement

without sacrificing permanent insurance coverage. Affordability, security, and a permanent benefit

completely paid in full is what a Paid Up at Age 65 Whole Life Insurance certificate can do for your peace of mind.

SPJST • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 • Home Office at 520 North Main Street in Temple • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org

Paid Up at Age 65 Whole Life Insurance Example

What SPJST Whole Life Insurance Can Do for You and Your Family at Retirement

Male, 34Standard Non-Nicotine $100,000 coverage$103.79 per month

Female, 34Standard Non-Nicotine$100,000 coverage$90.96 per month



SPJST 10 Pay Whole Life

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Level death benefit.• Level premium permanent life insurance to age 100. • Premiums payable for 10 years.

Minimum Amount$10,000 with exceptions shown below and $10 monthly premium mini-mum.

Underwriting Classifications• Preferred Non-Nicotine - Preferred ratings are available only for medicallyunderwritten certificates with face amounts of $100,000 or greater($150,000 or greater for ages 18 to 35 years).









SPJST 20 Pay Whole Life

Product Overview

Benefit Description• Level death benefit.• Level premium permanent life insurance to age 100. • Premiums payable for 20 years.

Minimum Amount$10,000 with exceptions shown below and $10 monthly premium minimum.

Underwriting Classifications:• Preferred Non-Nicotine - Preferred ratings are available only for medicallyunderwritten certificates with face amounts of $100,000 or greater($150,000 or greater for ages 18 to 35 years).








How to purchaseinsurance: Questions about a policy

What happens if I miss a payment?If you miss a premium payment,

you usually have a 30-or 31-day graceperiod in which to make your paymentwithout consequences. If you diewithin the grace period, your benefici-ary will receive the death benefit minusthe overdue premium. However, thepolicy will lapse (terminate) if youdon’t make your payment by the end ofthe grace period. If you own a cashvalue policy, your company—withyour authorization—can draw fromyour policy’s cash value to pay the pre-mium. This method of keeping yourpolicy active can work only as long asyour cash value lasts.

Do I have any recourse if my policy lapses?Some life insurance contracts let

you reinstate a lapsed policy within acertain time frame. However, you mustprove insurability, pay all overdue pre-miums (plus interest), and pay off anyoutstanding policy loans.In addition to the death benefit, are there other features I should be aware of when considering a life insurance policy?Many policies offer purchase op-

tions or riders. Some riders let you buymore insurance without taking a med-ical exam; others waive premiums ifyou become disabled. Some policiesoffer an accidental death benefit thatpays an additional amount if death oc-curs as a result of an accident. When will my policy take effect?If you decide to buy a policy, find

out when the insurance becomes effec-

tive. That date may be different fromthe date the policy is issued.

How is life insurance taxed?Your beneficiaries will not pay in-

come taxes on death benefits. If youown a cash value policy, you won’t pay

income taxes on the cash value unlessyou cancel the policy and withdraw themoney. Then you’ll pay taxes on theamount that exceeds what you’ve paidin premiums.

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SPJST Whole Life/Universal Life 3

Product Overview

Benefit DescriptionFlexible premium adjustable universal life insurance contract with guaran-teed coverage for the no-lapse guarantee period, subject to the payment ofminimum no-lapse guarantee premiums on a cumulative basis. Containstwo volume bands:

Low Band: $25,000 minimum face amount$99,999 maximum face amount

High Band: $100,000 minimum face amount($150,000 for preferred non-nicotine issue ages 35 and under)

Underwriting Classifications:• Preferred Non-Nicotine• Standard Non-Nicotine• Standard Nicotine

Death Benefit: Level Death BenefitMinimum Premium: $15 per monthNo-Lapse Guarantee Period: Lifetime (to Maturity Age)Issue Ages: 0 to 80 years

18 to 70 years for Preferred classMaturity Age: Age 121 (matures for cash value)Per $1,000 Expense ChargeVaries by age, sex, class, and bandApplied monthly in years 1 to 20 on a current basis.Applied monthly in all years on a guaranteed basis.

Premium Loads: 3% of premium during years 1 to 20 on a current basis3% of premium all years on a guaranteed basis

Modal Premiums Monthly Bank Draft, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, AnnualPremiumsThe no-lapse guarantee premiums assure that the certificate will remain inforce for the lifetime of the insured. As long as the accumulation of the pre-miums paid at any point in time (minus certificate loans and withdrawals)equals or exceeds the minimum premiums due at that point in time, the cer-tificate is prevented from lapsing. An additional premium is required for anoptional rider.

Surrender ChargesA surrender charge applies during the first 18 certificate years and is zerothereafter. Surrender charges are an amount per $1,000 of specified amountwhich varies by issue age, gender, underwriting classification, and certifi-cate year.

Guaranteed Interest Rate: 2.50%RidersAccidental Death Benefit - Issue ages 0 to 59 years; full benefit payable inevent of accident prior to age 70. This benefit terminates at the certificate’sanniversary date following the insured’s 70th birthday.Waiver of Premium - Issue ages 18 to 55 years; the Society credits a paymentamount to the certificate each month for period of disability if insured is to-tally disabled prior to age 60. The payment amount is equal to the TotalGuaranteed No-Lapse Monthly Premium.


SPJST Universal Life 3

Product Overview

Benefit DescriptionFlexible premium adjustable universal life insurance contract with guaran-teed coverage for five years, subject to the payment of minimum no-lapsepremiums on a cumulative basis. Contains two volume bands:

Low Band: $25,000 minimum face amount$99,999 maximum face amount

High Band: $100,000 minimum face amount($150,000 for preferred non-nicotine issue ages 35 and under)

Underwriting Classifications• Preferred Non-Nicotine• Standard Non-Nicotine• Standard NicotineDeath Benefit OptionsOption A— Level Death BenefitOption B— Increasing Death Benefit. Death benefit includes cash value

Minimum Premium: $15 per monthIssue Ages: 0 to 80 years

18 to 70 years for Preferred classMaturity Age: 95 (matures for cash value)Modal Premiums: Monthly Bank Draft, Quarterly, Semi-Annual, AnnualTarget PremiumsThe target premium is the recommended level annual premium. It may besufficient to keep the certificate in force to age 95. It is not guaranteed.

Minimum PremiumsDuring the no-lapse period, the certificate is guaranteed not to lapse if atleast the minimum no-lapse premium is paid and remains in the certificate.If only the minimum premium is paid, the certificate is only guaranteed tostay in force for 5 years.

No-Lapse Period: 5 yearsSurrender ChargesFor issue ages 0 to 76, a surrender charge applies during the first 18 certifi-cate years and is zero thereafter. For issue ages 77 and above, a surrendercharge applies during the first 14 certificate years. Surrender charges are anamount per $1,000 of specified amount which varies by issue age, gender,underwriting classification, and certificate year.

Guaranteed Interest Rate: 2.50%RidersAccidental Death Benefit - Issue ages 0 to 59 years; full benefit payable inevent of accident prior to age 70. This benefit terminates at the certificate’sanniversary date following the insured’s 70th birthday.Waiver of Monthly Deduction - Issue ages 18 to 55 years; pays monthly costof insurance and riders plus administrative costs for period of disability if in-sured is totally disabled prior to age 60.Guaranteed Insurability - Issue ages 0 to 37; sold in amounts of $5,000,$10,000, $15,000, or $25,000. Depending on amount purchased, allows in-sured to purchase additional insurance at election dates at ages 25, 28, 31,34, 37, and 40 without proof of insurability. Rider terminates at age 40.

• • • UNIVERSAL LIFE PRODUCT • • • • • • UNIVERSAL LIFE PRODUCT • • •

Interest Rate Through 04/30/2016Whole Life/Universal Life 3

(plans 1223-1232 with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%)

Credited Rate: 3.50%

Interest Rate Through 04/30/2016Universal Life 3(plans 1203-1222

with a guaranteed rate of 2.50%) Credited Rate: 3.00%


Annuities can serve many usefulpurposes.If you are in a saving-money stage

of life, a deferred annuity can:• Help you meet your retirement in-come goals. Employer-sponsored planssuch as a 401(k), 403(b) or Keogh arean important part of planning for re-tirement. However, contributions tothese plans and to IRAs are limited,and they might not add up to enoughfor the retirement income you need, es-

pecially if you started saving for retire-ment late or had contributions inter-rupted—perhaps due to job changesand/or family responsibilities. More-over, your social security and defined-benefit pension (if you have one) mayprovide less than you need to retire.Remember that the purchasing powerof defined-benefit pension income iseroded by inflation.• Help you diversify your investmentportfolio. Investment experts routinely

advise that, to get the best return for agiven level of risk, you should diver-sify your investments among a numberof asset classes. Fixed annuities, in par-ticular, offer a unique asset class—aninvestment that is guaranteed not to de-crease and that will actually increase ata specified interest rate (and, often, po-tentially more). The guarantees aresupported by the claims-paying abilityof the insurer.

• Help you manage your investmentportfolio. Investment experts routinelyadvise that, whenever your investmentsin various asset classes get too far fromthe percentage allocations you prefer,

you “rebalance” to the original formu-lation, by shifting funds from theclasses that have grown faster to theones that have grown more slowly. Ifyou do this with mutual funds, you paycapital gains taxes; if you do it in avariable annuity, you don’t pay capitalgains taxes. When you eventually with-draw money from the annuity (whichcould be many years after the rebal-ancing), you pay tax then at the ordi-nary income rate.If you are in a need-income stage oflife, an immediate annuity can:

• Help protect you against outlivingyour assets. Social security pays retire-

In its most general sense, an annuityis an agreement for one person or or-ganization to pay another a stream orseries of payments. Usually the term“annuity” relates to a contract betweenyou and a life insurance company, buta charity or a trust can take the place ofthe insurance company. There are many categories of annu-

ities. They can be classified by:

• Nature of the underlying investment– fixed or variable

• Primary purpose – accumulation orpay-out (deferred or immediate)

• Nature of pay-out commitment –fixed period, fixed amount, or lifetime

• Tax status – qualified or nonqualified

• Premium payment arrangement –single premium or flexible premium.An annuity can be classified in severalof these categories at once. For exam-ple, you might buy a nonqualified sin-gle premium deferred variable annuity.

In general, annuities have the fol-lowing attractive features:

Tax deferral on investment earningsMany investments are taxed year by

year, but the investment earnings—capital gains and investment income—in annuities aren’t taxable until youwithdraw money. This tax deferral isalso true of 401(k)s and IRAs; how-ever, unlike these products, there are nolimits on the amount you can put intoan annuity. Moreover, the minimumwithdrawal requirements for annuitiesare much more liberal than they are for401(k)s and IRAs.

Protection from creditorsIf you own an immediate annuity

(that is, you are receiving money froman insurance company), generally themost that creditors can access is thepayments as they’re made, since themoney you gave the insurance com-pany now belongs to the company.Some state statutes and court decisionsalso protect some or all of the paymentsfrom those annuities. And your moneyin tax-favored retirement plans, such asIRAs and 401(k)s, are generally pro-tected, whether invested in an annuityor not.

An array of investment options, including “floors”Many annuity companies offer a va-

riety of investment options. You can in-vest in a fixed annuity which wouldcredit a specified interest rate, similarto a bank Certificate of Deposit (CD).

If you buy a variable annuity, yourmoney can be invested in stock or bond(or other) mutual funds. In recent years,annuity companies have created vari-ous types of “floors” that limit the ex-tent of investment decline from anincreasing reference point. For exam-ple, the annuity may offer a feature thatguarantees your investment will neverfall below its value on its most recentpolicy anniversary.

Tax-free transfers among investment optionsIn contrast to mutual funds and other

investments made with “after-taxmoney,” with annuities there are no taxconsequences if you change how yourfunds are invested. This can be partic-ularly valuable if you are using a strat-egy called “rebalancing,” which isrecommended by many financial advi-sors. Under rebalancing, you shift your

investments periodically to return themto the proportions that you determinerepresent the risk/return combinationmost appropriate for your situation.

Lifetime incomeA lifetime immediate annuity con-

verts an investment into a stream ofpayments that last as long as you do. Inconcept, the payments come from three“pockets”: Your investment, invest-ment earnings and money from a poolof people in your group who do not liveas long as actuarial tables forecast. It’sthe pooling that’s unique to annuities,and it’s what enables annuity compa-nies to be able to guarantee you a life-time income.

Benefits to your heirsThere is a common misconception

about annuities that goes like this: ifyou start an immediate lifetime annu-ity and die soon after that, the insurancecompany keeps all of your investmentin the annuity. That can happen, but itdoesn’t have to. To prevent it, buy a“guaranteed period” with the immedi-ate annuity. A guaranteed period com-mits the insurance company tocontinue payments after you die to oneor more beneficiaries you designate;the payments continue to the end of thestated guaranteed period—usually 10or 20 years (measured from when youstarted receiving the annuity pay-ments). Moreover, annuity benefits thatpass to beneficiaries don’t go throughprobate and aren’t governed by yourwill.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute, http://www.iii.org/

individuals/annuities/)

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What is an annuity?

Why should I considerpurchasing an annuity?


What are the different types of annuities:fixed vs. variable

In a fixed annuity, the insurancecompany guarantees the principal and aminimum rate of interest. In otherwords, as long as the insurance com-pany is financially sound, the moneyyou have in a fixed annuity will growand will not drop in value. The growthof the annuity’s value and/or the bene-fits paid may be fixed at a dollaramount or by an interest rate, or theymay grow by a specified formula. Thegrowth of the annuity’s value and/orthe benefits paid does not depend di-rectly or entirely on the performance ofthe investments the insurance companymakes to support the annuity. Somefixed annuities credit a higher interestrate than the minimum, via a policydividend that may be declared by thecompany’s board of directors, if thecompany’s actual investment, expenseand mortality experience is more fa-vorable than was expected. Fixed an-nuities are regulated by state insurancedepartments.

Money in a variable annuity is in-vested in a fund—like a mutual fundbut one open only to investors in the in-surance company’s variable life insur-ance and variable annuities. The fundhas a particular investment objective,and the value of your money in a vari-able annuity—and the amount ofmoney to be paid out to you—is deter-mined by the investment performance(net of expenses) of that fund. Mostvariable annuities are structured tooffer investors many different fund al-ternatives. Variable annuities are regu-lated by state insurance departmentsand the federal Securities and Ex-change Commission.Types of Fixed Annuities

An equity-indexed annuity is a typeof fixed annuity, but looks like a hy-brid. It credits a minimum rate of inter-est, just as a fixed annuity does, but itsvalue is also based on the performanceof a specified stock index—usuallycomputed as a fraction of that index’stotal return.

A market-value-adjusted annuity isone that combines two desirable fea-tures—the ability to select and fix thetime period and interest rate over whichyour annuity will grow, and the flexi-bility to withdraw money from the an-nuity before the end of the time periodselected. This withdrawal flexibility is

ment income for as long as you live, asdo defined-benefit pension plans. Butthe only other source of income avail-able that continues indefinitely is animmediate annuity.• Help protect your assets from cred-itors. Generally the most that creditorscan access is the payments from an im-mediate annuity as they’re made, since

the money you gave the insurancecompany now belongs to the company.Some state statutes and court decisionsalso protect some or all of the paymentsfrom those annuities.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/individuals/annuities/)

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Both annuities and life insuranceshould be considered in your long-termfinancial plan. While both includedeath benefits, you buy life insurance

in the event you die too soon and an an-nuity in case you live too long.

In other words, life insurance pro-vides economic protection to your

loved ones if you die before your fi-nancial obligations to them are met,while annuities guard against outlivingyour assets.

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How are annuities different from life insurance?

(Article and Chart Source: Insurance Information Institute, http://www.iii.org/articles/how-are-annuities-different-from-life-insurance.html)

Main Reason For Buying It:

Pays Out When:

Typical Form Of Payment:

Buyer’s AgeWhen It Is Typically Bought:

Does It Accumu-late Money Tax-Deferred?

Does It Pay A Death Benefit?

Are BenefitsTaxable IncomeWhen Received?

Provide income fordependents

You die

Single sum

25-50

No

Yes

No

Provide income fordependents

or meet estateplanning needs

You die, borrow the cash value or

surrender the policy

Single sum

30-60

Yes

Yes

No, unless a cashvalue withdrawal exceeds the sum of premiums

To accumulatemoney in a tax-deferred product

You make withdrawals

Single sum or income

40-65

Yes

Yes

Yes, but only the part derived from investment

income

To assure you don’t“outlive your income”

One period after youbuy the annuity, stopspaying when you die*

Lifetime income

55-80

Yes, but only in theearly payout years

*payments continue if the annuity has a

guaranteed-period option that hasn’t expired

at the annuitant’s death

Yes, but only the part derived from investment income

Term Life Whole Life

Life Insurance AnnuitiesDeferredAnnuities Immediate Annuities

There are two main types of life insurance—term and whole life—and two main types of annuities—deferred and immediate.Comparing Deferred and Immediate Annuities


achieved by adjusting the annuity’svalue, up or down, to reflect the changein the interest rate “market” (that is, thegeneral level of interest rates) from thestart of the selected time period to thetime of withdrawal. Other Types of AnnuitiesAll of the following types of annu-

ities are available in fixed or variableforms.Deferred vs. immediate annuitiesA deferred annuity receives premi-

ums and investment changes for pay-out at a later time. The payout might bea very long time; deferred annuities forretirement can remain in the deferredstage for decades.An immediate annuity is designed to

pay an income one time-period afterthe immediate annuity is bought. Thetime period depends on how often theincome is to be paid. For example, ifthe income is monthly, the first pay-ment comes one month after the im-mediate annuity is bought.Fixed period vs. lifetime annuitiesA fixed period annuity pays an in-

come for a specified period of time,such as 10 years. The amount that ispaid doesn’t depend on the age (or con-tinued life) of the person who buys theannuity; the payments depend insteadon the amount paid into the annuity, thelength of the payout period, and (if it’sa fixed annuity) an interest rate that theinsurance company believes it can sup-port for the length of the pay-out pe-riod.A lifetime annuity provides income

for the remaining life of a person(called the “annuitant”). A variation oflifetime annuities continues incomeuntil the second one of two annuitantsdies. No other type of financial productcan promise to do this. The amount thatis paid depends on the age of the annu-itant (or ages, if it’s a two-life annuity),the amount paid into the annuity, and(if it’s a fixed annuity) an interest ratethat the insurance company believes itcan support for the length of the ex-pected pay-out period.With a “pure” lifetime annuity, the

payments stop when the annuitant dies,even if that’s a very short time afterthey began. Many annuity buyers areuncomfortable at this possibility, sothey add a guaranteed period—essen-tially a fixed period annuity—to theirlifetime annuity. With this combina-tion, if you die before the fixed periodends, the income continues to yourbeneficiaries until the end of that pe-riod.

Qualified vs. nonqualified annuitiesA qualified annuity is one used to in-

vest and disburse money in a tax-fa-vored retirement plan, such as an IRAor Keogh plan or plans governed by In-ternal Revenue Code sections, 401(k),403(b), or 457. Under the terms of theplan, money paid into the annuity(called “premiums” or “contributions”)is not included in taxable income forthe year in which it is paid in. All othertax provisions that apply to nonquali-fied annuities also apply to qualifiedannuities.A nonqualified annuity is one pur-

chased separately from, or “outside of,”a tax-favored retirement plan. Invest-ment earnings of all annuities, qualifiedand non-qualified, are tax-deferreduntil they are withdrawn; at that pointthey are treated as taxable income (re-gardless of whether they came fromselling capital at a gain or from divi-dends).Single premium vs. flexible premium annuitiesA single premium annuity is an an-

nuity funded by a single payment. Thepayment might be invested for growthfor a long period of time—a single pre-mium deferred annuity—or investedfor a short time, after which payout be-gins—a single premium immediate an-nuity. Single premium annuities areoften funded by rollovers or from thesale of an appreciated asset.A flexible premium annuity is an an-

nuity that is intended to be funded by aseries of payments. Flexible premiumannuities are only deferred annuities;that is, they are designed to have a sig-nificant period of payments into the an-nuity plus investment growth beforeany money is withdrawn from them.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/what-are-the-differ-

ent-types-of-annuities.html)

—SPJST—

What is the difference between a fixed and variable annuity?

Deferred AnnuityThis type of annuity is good for

long-term retirement planning for thefollowing reasons:

• Payments on income taxes are de-ferred until you withdraw the money.

• Unlike a 401(k) or an IRA, thereare no limits on your annual annuitycontributions.

• There is a death benefit. If you diebefore collecting on the annuity, yourheirs get the amount you contributed,plus investment earnings, minus what-ever cash withdrawals you made.

Immediate AnnuityThis allows you to convert a lump

sum of money into an annuity so thatyou can immediately receive income.Payments generally start about a monthafter you purchase the annuity. Thistype of annuity offers financial securityin the form of income payments for therest of your life. In other words, youcannot outlive it.

Immediate annuities allow you to: • Supplement your current income.

If you are nearing retirement, you mayconsider transferring another savings orinvestment account into an immediateannuity. You can also move the pro-ceeds from a deferred annuity into animmediate annuity.• Pay taxes only on the portion of

your immediate annuity payments thatis considered earnings. You are nottaxed on the portion that is principal.The principal is the initial deposit madewith funds that have already been taxed.Like deferred annuities, immediate

annuities can be fixed or variable.Fixed immediate annuity income pay-ments are pegged to the amount youcontribute, your age and the interestrate at the time of purchase. Those pay-ments to you will not go up or down.Variable immediate annuity paymentsvary with the investments you chose.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/what-are-deferred-

and-immediate-annuities.html)

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What are deferred and immediate annuities?

Fixed annuities pay a “fixed” rate ofreturn. When you receive payments,the monthly payout is a set amount andis guaranteed. Fixed annuities may be agood choice for:

• Conservative investors who valuesafety and stability.

• Those nearing retirement age whowant to shelter their assets from thevolatility of the stock or bond market.With variable annuities, you can investin a variety of securities includingstock and bond funds. Stock marketperformance determines the annuity'svalue and the return you will get fromthe money you invest. The amount ofrisk you are willing to assume should

influence the kind of funds you select.You may want to consider a variable

annuity if you are:• Comfortable with fluctuations in thestock market and want your invest-ments to keep pace with inflation overa long period of time.• Young and want to prepare finan-cially for retirement by reaping thegains in the stock or bond market overthe long term.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/what-is-the-differ-

ence-between-a-fixed-and-variable-annuity.html)

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Unlike a 401(k) or an IRA, there areno limits on the amount that you caninvest in an annuity.Whether you’re considering a deferredor immediate annuity, the amount ofmoney you should consider puttinginto an annuity depends on:• Your immediate actual and poten-

tial financial needs• Your long-term financial goals• Your current savings/investment

portfolio• The range of alternatives available

to youOf these, the most important is your

immediate actual and potential finan-

cial needs. If you’re buying a deferredannuity and you have a sudden need forcash, you can usually withdraw a smallamount without penalty. However,you’ll likely pay a penalty if you makea large withdrawal within a few yearsafter you’ve bought the annuity. Ifyou’re buying an immediate annuity,you usually can’t get any more than theregular payments, no matter how badlyyou need cash. However, if you haveother sources of cash that are sufficientfor any emergency or unforeseenneeds, then the immediate needs crite-rion is satisfied and the other criteriabecome more important.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/how-much-should-i-

invest-in-an-annuity.html)—SPJST—

How much should I invest in an annuity?

What is a “free-look” provision?

If you take money out of an annuity,there may be a penalty called a surren-der fee or a withdrawal charge. Thisfee is higher if you withdraw fundswithin the first years of an annuity con-tract. The penalty, however, dropsgradually each year. Since immediateannuities are purchased to provide in-come, they usually can’t be “surren-dered” and will therefore not besubjected to a fee. A typical surrender fee schedule

could be:

• 7 percent if you withdraw fundsin the first year,• 6 percent in the second year,• 5 percent in the third year,• 4 percent in the fourth year,• 3 percent in the fifth year,• 2 percent in the sixth year,• 1 percent in the seventh year, and• 0 in the eighth year and beyond.

The purpose of the fee is to allowthe insurer enough time to recover itsexpenses, largely commissions, in set-ting up the annuity contract. It alsoserves to discourage annuity buyersfrom using deferred annuities as short-term investments for quick cash.Some contracts may permit you to

pull out a portion of the funds annually,usually up to 10 percent without a sur-render charge. If this option is impor-tant to you, ask your insurance agent orcompany representative about this be-fore deciding to invest your money in aspecific annuity. Also, ask if there maybe any other fees or charges.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/what-are-surrender-

fees.html)

—SPJST—

What are surrender fees?

What is an SPJST Annuity?An annuity is a contract between the

member and SPJST. The object of anannuity is cash accumulation. Annu-ities are not life insurance. An annuityhas a beneficiary provision, but theonly benefit paid at death is the total ofthe funds accumulated at that point, un-less other provisions have been made.The member contributes funds to theSPJST annuity in lump sums or premi-ums over time. These funds accumu-late tax-deferred compound interestuntil a specified maturity date. At ma-turity, the member can receive thefunds either in a lump sum, paymentsover a certain time period, or evenequal payments guaranteed for the restof the member’s life.Two Types of Annuities are available: Deferred or Immediate.Deferred annuities enable the mem-

ber to contribute funds through tax-de-ferred accumulation over a period oftime. This is called the accumulationperiod. The accumulation period con-tinues until the maturity date, at whichtime the payout period begins. The ma-turity date is usually set at age 65 orlater, but can be changed at any time.After the maturity date, the payout

period is when SPJST distributes theaccumulated funds to the member ac-cording to the member’s wishes,whether it is a lump sum, distributionsfor a set period of time, or lifetime op-tions that the member cannot outlive.SPJST has three deferred annuities: Flexible Premium Annuity

5-Year Annuity10-Year Annuity

The Flexible Premium Annuity ac-cumulates interest that is reviewedquarterly, but can never go below aguaranteed minimum rate. The 5-YearAnnuity and 10-Year Annuity haveguaranteed locked-in rates for a fullfive years or 10 years.Immediate annuities work just like

deferred annuities except there is no ac-cumulation period. The member con-tributes a lump sum of funds ($10,000minimum), and the payout period be-gins immediately.SPJST Annuities offer benefits not

found in other tax-qualified plans

{such as 401(k) plans}. First, there isno IRS contribution limitation. SPJSTmembers can contribute any amount(within reason) to an annuity. Second,SPJST annuities do not require vesting.SPJST guarantees that the total amountof funds (principal plus interest) will bepaid directly to the beneficiary uponthe death of the member in the accu-mulation period.SPJST Flexible Annuities are used

to fund Individual Retirement Arrange-ments (IRA), both Traditional andRoth. More IRA information follows inthis section.

• • • • • • • • • • • •

All Flexible AnnuitiesStraight Annuity Traditional IRA

Roth IRAEligibility RequirementsSPJST members (life insurance cer-

tificate holders) are eligible and maypurchase an annuity with a $100 mini-mum contribution.ExceptionsAny individual under 70 years of

age must apply for an SPJST life in-surance certificate, but if uninsurableor rated above standard, the individualmay become a member with the pur-chase of an annuity in an amount of$1,000 minimum.Any individual under 70 years of

age regardless of insurability may be-come a member with the purchase ofan annuity in an amount of $5,000 min-imum.Any individual over 70 years of age

regardless of insurability may becomea member with the purchase of an an-nuity in an amount of $1,000 mini-mum.Issue AgesFlexible Premium Annuity

0 to 85 years Single Premium Immediate

0 to 90 yearsIssue age may be extended with

prior approval and arrangement withSupreme Lodge Vice President. Ifissue age is more than 70, agent com-missions will be affected.

SPJST AnnuitiesStraight Annuity • 5-Year Annuity • 10-Year AnnuitySingle Premium Annuity • Traditional IRA • Roth IRA

Most state insurance departmentsrequire insurance companies to providea “free-look” period after you havepurchased the policy. It is typically a10-day span in which you can pull outof the contract and obtain a refundbased on contract terms or state law.You should use this time to review thepolicy, ask your insurance agent or

stockbroker any additional questionsand make a final decision as to whetherthe annuity you selected was right foryou.

(Source: Insurance Information Institute,http://www.iii.org/articles/what-is-a-free-look-

provision.html)

—SPJST—


Current Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rate:

1.50% as of March 23, 2016Current Interest Rate:

3.00% as of March 23, 2016Withdrawals or ChargesPartial or full withdrawals can be

made at any time. Please refer to theback of the application for withdrawalcharges or penalties. SPJST maydeduct a withdrawal charge from anyamount withdrawn in the first sevencertificate years (or the maturity date).The charge will be as SPJST deter-mines from time to time, and will notbe greater than the percentage of theamount withdrawn shown in the tablebelow. SPJST withdrawal charges donot affect IRS withdrawal charges orpenalties.

Certificate Year/Charge1st year —10% 2nd year—9% 3rd year—8%4th year —7%5th year—6% 6th year—4% 7th year—2%

8th year and later—No ChargeFree WithdrawalThe member may, in any one cer-

tificate year, make as many as threewithdrawals, the aggregate total ofwhich may not exceed 10 percent ofthe cash value at the beginning of thatcertificate year without incurring awithdrawal charge.The member may withdraw up to 50

percent of the total accumulatedamount in the annuity within 90 daysof either of the following events withno SPJST penalty: Total Disabilityand/or Nursing Home Residency.These apply only to SPJST charges.

IRS Withdrawal Penalties and Chargesmay apply.

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SPJST 5-Year AnnuityEligibility RequirementsSame as Flexible Annuities

Issue Ages0 to 90 years. Issue age may be ex-

tended with prior approval andarrangement with Supreme Lodge VicePresident. If issue age is more than 70years, agent commissions will be af-fected.


1.50% as of March 23, 2016Current Interest RateSimilar to Certificates of Deposit,

the 5-Year Annuity rates change peri-odically, but once a member opens a 5-Year Annuity, the then-current rate willbe locked in for five years.Withdrawals and ChargesPartial or full withdrawals can be

made at any time. Please refer to theback of the application for withdrawalcharges or penalties. SPJST maydeduct a withdrawal charge from anyamount withdrawn in the first five cer-tificate years. The charge will be asSPJST determines from time to time,and will not be greater than the per-centage of the amount withdrawnshown in the table below. SPJST with-drawal charges do not affect IRS with-drawal charges or penalties.

Certificate Year/Charge1st year—8%2nd year—7%3rd year—6%4th year—5%5th year—4%

End of 5th Year—No ChargeAt the end of the fifth year, the

member may choose to withdrawfunds, or simply let the annuity renewfor another 5-Year Annuity with thethen-current rates and SPJST with-drawal charges.Free WithdrawalsThe member may, in any one cer-

tificate year, make as many as threewithdrawals, the aggregate total ofwhich may not exceed 10 percent ofthe cash value at the beginning of thatcertificate year without incurring awithdrawal charge.These apply only to SPJST charges.

IRS Withdrawal Penalties and Chargesmay apply.

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SPJST 10-Year AnnuityEligibility RequirementsSame as Flexible Annuities.

Issue Ages0 to 85 years. Issue age may be ex-

tended with prior approval andarrangement with Supreme Lodge VicePresident. If issue age is more than 70years, agent commissions will be af-fected.


1.00% as of March 23, 2016Current Interest RateSimilar to Certificates of Deposit,

the 10-Year Annuity rates change peri-odically, but once a member opens a10-Year Annuity, the then-current ratewill be locked in for 10 years.Withdrawals and ChargesPartial or full withdrawals can be

made at any time. Please refer to theback of the application for withdrawalcharges or penalties. SPJST maydeduct a withdrawal charge from anyamount withdrawn in the first 10 cer-tificate years. The charge will be asSPJST determines from time to time,and will not be greater than the per-centage of the amount withdrawnshown in the table below. SPJST with-drawal charges do not affect IRS with-drawal charges or penalties.

Certificate Year/Charge1st year—9%2nd year—9% 3rd year—8% 4th year—7% 5th year—6% 6th year—5% 7th year—4% 8th year—3% 9th year—2% 10th year—1%

End of 10th Year—No ChargeAt the end of the 10th year, the

Member may choose to withdrawfunds, or simply let the annuity renewfor another 10-Year Annuity with thethen-current rates and SPJST with-drawal charges.Free WithdrawalsThe member may, in any one cer-

tificate year, make as many as threewithdrawals, the aggregate total ofwhich may not exceed 10 percent ofthe cash value at the beginning of thatcertificate year without incurring awithdrawal charge.

These apply only to SPJST charges.IRS Withdrawal Penalties and Chargesmay apply.

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Annuity Payout Optionsand Taxation

IRS Penalties and Taxation If funds are withdrawn during the

accumulation period, they may be sub-ject to the SPJST Withdrawal Chargesmentioned previously as well as IRStaxes and penalties. Any funds with-drawn from an annuity during the ac-cumulation period will be consideredinterest (pre-tax funds) first and there-fore taxable income in the year with-drawn. If the annuitant is under age 591⁄2 during that tax year, IRS also leviesa 10 percent penalty on the pre-taxamount. Only after all the pre-tax fundsare withdrawn would the annuitant getto the principal (after-tax funds) whichare never taxed or penalized from IRS.Please remember that IRS penalties areseparate and independent of SPJSTWithdrawal Charges.IRS penalties and taxation concern-

ing Traditional IRA and Roth IRAplans are covered later in this section.

Non-Lifetime OptionsDistributions under these options are

made irrespective of anyone living ordying.

• Lump Sum DistributionOne single distribution paid to theannuitant. The terms of the contractare completed, and the annuity isterminated at that time.

• Period CertainDistributions are spread out in equalamounts over a given time period (5,10, 20 years, etc.) during which timeall principal and interest isexhausted.

• Amount CertainDistributions are made according toa specific payment amount ($1,000,$2,000, etc.) during which time allprincipal and interest is exhausted.

Lifetime OptionsThese options all pay the annuitant

an income for life in any case. The op-tions differ in what happens after theannuitant’s death. Different options re-sult in different income amounts. Oncean option is chosen and distributionsbegin, it cannot be changed.

Interest Rates Through 04/30/2016Annuity 5

(plans 8032-8039 with a1.50% guaranteed rate)Credited Rate: 3.00%Annuity New 5-Year

(plans 8040-8041 with a1.50% guaranteed rate)Credited Rate: 3.00%


• Straight Line Income OptionAlso called Straight Life Annuity orLife Annuity, this option providesregular and equal distributions forthe lifetime of the annuitant, no mat-ter how long (or short) the annuitantlives. When the annuitant dies, dis-tributions stop. There are no moredistributions even if the annuitantdied with principal funds left in theannuity. This option pays the high-est net distribution amount of alllifetime options.

• Refund OptionThis option pays lifetime distribu-tions to the annuitant, but if the an-nuitant dies before receiving theprincipal paid in, the remainder ofthe principal is paid to a beneficiary;either in a lump sum or in equal in-stallments until the total of distribu-tions equals the original principalamount when distributions began.This option typically pays the lowestnet distribution amount of all life-time options.

• Life with Certain Period This option pays lifetime distribu-tions to the annuitant, but if the an-nuitant dies within a specifiedperiod stated in the agreement (5years, 10 years, 20, years, etc.), the

annuitant’s beneficiary would con-tinue to receive the same distribu-tion for the remainder of that period.Example: If the annuitant choseLife with 20 Years Certain and diedfour years later, the annuitant’s ben-eficiary would continue to receivethe distributions for the remaining16 years. If the annuitant lives pastthe certain period, distributionswould cease when the annuitantdies. This is the most popular life-time option.

• Joint and Survivor OptionThis option pays distributions to twopeople (usually couples) for as longas both shall live. When the first per-son dies, the survivor continues toreceive distributions for the rest ofthe survivor’s life. When the sur-vivor dies, distributions cease. De-pending on the option taken, thesurvivor may continue to receive thefull distribution, two-thirds or one-half of the distribution.

Lifetime Option TaxationTaxation on a Lifetime Option is

based on the exclusion ratio. It is basedon funds expected to be received by thetime the annuitant reaches life ex-pectancy according to IRS tables.Funds paid in excess of this ratio areconsidered taxable income. If the an-nuitant lives to the pre-determined lifeexpectancy age, then all future distri-butions will be considered 100 percenttaxable income in the year received.

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SPJST • PO Box 100 • Temple, Texas 76503 • 800-727-7578 • www.spjst.org

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across the state sponsor a wide range of social activities,community service projects and charity projects. It’sabout having fun, but it’s also about contributing to thewelfare of the people of Texas.The educational aspect of the SPJST Youth Program

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Summer CampSPJST also makes summer camping trips available

to its active young members. To be eligible to attendcamp at no charge, youth members must attend seven

out of 12 youth meetings or seven out of 12 adult lodgemeetings, if the lodge does not have a youth club. Anyyouth who initially joins a youth club and is not able tomake seven meetings can pay a fee determined by theDYC to attend camp. Youth members must also attenda majority of the youth activities in the youth club orlodge. Non-active youth members may attend campfor a fee determined by the District Youth Counselor.State Youth Achievement DayIn addition to the camp program, the SPJST offers its

youth a program which encourages participation in var-ious individual and group contests. The program cul-minates with the State Youth Achievement Day (YAD)and Royalty Contest held on a statewide basis on thefirst Saturday in August. The crowning moment ofSPJST’s royalty competition is the coronation of theking and queen who are selected on the basis of aspeech during which they are scored on content, deliv-ery and overall presence. All of the individuals whocompete for the honor are winners in their own right,having been selected to represent their respective dis-tricts as king and queen candidates.More than 500 youth and adults from across the state

are expected to be at the Frank W. Mayborn Civic andConvention Center on Saturday, August 6 to participatein the 2016 SPJST State YAD and State Royalty Con-

test. The day’s competition covers talent, speech, hand-icrafts, foods, and educational projects. SPJST’s youth program is a cooperative effort that

reflects the great potential of SPJST — young and old— working together to achieve common goals and en-joying life together.Information on local lodge youth clubs may be ob-

tained by contacting your local lodge, District YouthCounselor, State Youth Director at 800-727-7578, or byvisiting www.spjst.org.

H H H 2015-2016 SPJST State Royalty H H HLeft to right are Duke Seth Martinez and KingBrady Alexander, both of Lodge 47, Seaton, andQueen Kacie Vanecek and Duchess MakaylaNewsom, both of Lodge 48, Beyersville.

SPJST Youth Program Aims HighProgram addresses social needs, civic responsibilities.


SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) For more than 40 years, an exciting

fraternal idea — the quest to establisha family oriented educational and na-ture center remained an elusive dream.SPJST Education and Nature Center(ENC) is now bringing that vision tolife. The mission of the ENC, as estab-lished in year 2000 by the delegates tothe 28th SPJST Convention, is multi-faceted: To provide for use by the gen-eral public for education in the areas ofnature, conservation, environmentalmatters, fitness and health, culture, pa-triotic, family living, and history.Through a long-term lease agree-

ment with Lower Colorado River Au-thority (LCRA) and with funding fromSPJST, the ENC opened for operationsin 2010. In 2015, the SPJST enteredinto negotiations to purchase the prop-erty outright from the LCRA. That pur-

chase is expected to be completed thisspring. The first full year of operationswas in 2011. To date, the facility hasprovided nature training and recre-ational activities for numerous frater-nal, religious, school, civic, andenvironmental groups.Located approximately 70 miles

east of Austin, in Fayette CountyTexas, this picturesque region touches

the heart of early Czech settlement inTexas where SPJST was founded in1897. The ENC is a 180-acre site withair conditioned, overnight accommo-dations for up to 180 residents, and avariety of camping, meeting, and team-building facilities which are availableto the general public for educationaland recreational purposes. SPJST andother youth camps, church and busi-

ness retreats, overnight cabin rentals,and family reunions are some of thecurrent functions held at the ENC. Ac-tivities available include such things ashiking, swimming, boating, canoe-ing/kayaking, high and low ropes chal-lenge courses, archery, and numerousother sports activities. Individuals ororganizations who are interested inrenting the facilities are encouraged tocontact ENC personnel to schedule atour of the property.SPJST ENC is a 501(c)(3) non-

profit organization, and all donationsare tax deductible. For more informa-tion on the ENC or to submit a dona-tion, please contact ENC BoardSecretary Lynette Talasek at 254-773-1575, ext. 234, or [email protected].

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SPJST supports established, fledgling charities

SPJST ENC has several opportunitiesfor employment.u Camp Director - The Camp Director(full-time) has overall responsibility forboth the camp site and daily operation ofthe camp, including program develop-ment/implementation and supervision ofcampers and staff.u Program Assistant - The ProgramAssistant (seasonal) is an instructor ofactivities; a leader of special programsand events; is responsible for the care

and supervision of the campers; assistswith all camp activities as needed; and isthe most vital element in the delivery ofthe camp program to campers.u Administrative Assistant - The Ad-ministrative Assistant (part-time) providesclerical and administrative support to theCamp Director and assists with specialprojects.

Please email your resume to LynetteTalasek at [email protected] and com-plete the job application at www.spjst.org.

SPJST Mortgage Loan ProgramSPJST Scholarships and GrantsOne of the benefits that SPJST

makes available to its members is acompetitive scholarship program.The Scholarship/Grant Program ismeant to encourage and assistmembers to further their educationand to help them achieve careergoals.SPJST General Scholarships were

established in 1982 for allSPJST members. GeneralScholarships are funded bySPJST contributions and en-dowments and voluntarycontributions. Accordingly,the more funds available,the more scholarshipsawarded. Leadership Grants were

established in 1996 for activeyouth club members and arefunded solely through alloca-tions by the Supreme Lodge.100 Pennies Scholarship Fund DriveThe annual SPJST 100 Pennies

Scholarship Fund Drive commenceson October 1 each year and continuesthrough March 31. Donations are taxdeductible and 100 percent of theamount that is contributed is appliedtoward scholarships. Acknowledge-ment of individual donations will bepublished in the Vestnik. To con-tribute, send your check to:

100 Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive

c/o SPJST Home OfficePO Box 100

Temple, Texas 76503In addition to the 100 Pennies

Scholarship Fund Drive, SPJST main-tains a Memorial Scholarship Fund.Names of contributors and the indi-

vidual being honored are pub-lished in the Vestnik.Applicants must have an ac-tive SPJST life insurance cer-tificate in force for one yearand hold an active SPJSTlife insurance certificate forthe duration of the scholar-ship or grant. All SPJSTScholarship/Grant recipientsmust attend an accreditedtwo-or four-year college,university, or technical col-

lege on a full-time basis, as de-termined by the college or

university, and carry a normal aca-demic load without interruption andin agreement with the college calen-dar. Their personal and academicstandards must remain satisfactory tothe college and to the committee.For additional information regard-

ing the SPJST Scholarship/Grant Pro-gram, including deadlines forrequesting and submitting applica-tions, please contact the SPJST Pres-ident’s Office at 800-727-7578.

Your home is a major invest-ment, and it takes routine mainte-nance and upgrades to keep itlooking good and maintaining itsvalue.And speaking of value, here’s some-

thing else you’ll want to consider: AnSPJST Home Loan. If you are pur-chasing a home or want to remodelyour current home, have at least 25percent down or equity in your home,you could be in line to save plenty.

Pay Now, Save LaterSomething to consider: Unlike

most commercial institutions, SPJSTdoes not sell its mortgage notes to otherfinancial institutions. Should you havea question, you know who to call.

The basic philosophy underlying themortgage lending program offeredthrough the SPJST is that through jointeffort and mutual self-interest, individ-uals and families may collectivelyachieve objectives unattainable by act-ing alone.In order to be considered for a mort-

gage loan with SPJST, you or yourspouse must be a member of the Soci-ety. Likewise, each immediate familyis subject to a maximum financing lim-itation of $500,000.SPJST currently offers home, farm,

and commercial mortgages with notesranging up to 30 years. For informa-tion, please contact the SPJST Mort-gage Loan Department at800-727-7578.

Residential/Farm/Commercial Loans

Call the SPJST Home Office 800-727-7578.

75% Residential/Farm Loans for 5 to 30 Years

Commercial PropertyLoans for 1 to 10 Years

and 11 to 15 YearsFor Residential /Farm Property information,

contact the SPJST Mortgage Loan Department .

Employment Opportunities Available at SPJST Education and Nature CenterP P P P P P


Czech Heritage Museumand Genealogy CenterIn the 1950s, several Czech organi-

zations began discussing the possibil-ity of having a Czech history museum.During the 1960s, an effort began tocollect books and artifacts pertaining toCzech history and immigration toAmerica, and in 1971, the first museumwas opened in the new SPJST HomeOffice in Temple, Texas.While most Texas heritage muse-

ums are proud of artifacts dating to theearly 1800s, the Czech Heritage Mu-seum has items from as early as 1500. The early Czech Texans understood thevalue of the artifacts they chose tobring here from their homes in Europe.Some of their religious books were al-ready family heirlooms that had sur-vived various persecutions overprevious centuries. They brought theseprecious books with them to the landwhere freedom of speech, thought, andreligion were irrevocable. Recent research has uncovered the

significance of a rare French RegimentCzech Legionnaire’s World War I uni-form that was given to the museum bythe man who wore it. Jerry Baletka im-migrated as a boy from Czechoslova-kia to Crosby, Texas, fought with theCzechs in France and then donated hiscollection to the museum in the 1960s.By 1981, the museum had outgrown

its place and was moved to the base-ment of the SPJST building. In 2000,SPJST convention delegates voted tomake the museum a separate entity andbe moved to a new location. On Febru-ary 12, 2010, a ribbon was cut to offi-cially open the Czech HeritageMuseum at Third Street and FrenchAvenue in Temple.The building in which the museum

is housed was originally built by Dr. H.B. Mason in 1930 as one of the first“shopping centers” in Temple. Thebuilding is distinguished by the ArtDeco/Spanish style exterior, which wasmaintained during reconstruction.Visitors to the museum often come

to research their family origins. The li-brary contains a fine collection of ge-nealogy research resources fromgeneral genealogy reference books toinformation on specific families, coun-ties, and ship’s manifests. Museumstaff assist families from all over theUnited States in their quest for familyhistories.

SPJST Endowed and Sponsorship Scholarship OpportunitiesSPJST scholarships are funded by

the Supreme Lodge and contributionsby SPJST members through the 100Pennies Scholarship Fund Drive andmemorial donations. Accordingly, themore funds available, the more schol-arships awarded. “It all adds up andthe end result is a great and positivedifference,” says Supreme Lodge Pres-ident Brian Vanicek.

SPJST Endowed ScholarshipsDonors who wish to make a positive

difference in the life of a young personand at the same time establish a lastingmemorial may establish or contributeto an SPJST Endowed Scholarship.The scholarship may be established inyour name or the name of the individ-ual you wish to honor. SPJST En-dowed Scholarships may beestablished starting at $10,000. By def-inition, an endowed scholarship is onein which the principle remains intactand only the interest is awarded each

year. Once established, your scholar-ship will be managed by SPJST. Yourendowment creates a permanent fund-ing source that will grow over time andwill support deserving students todayand in the future. SPJST Endowed Scholarships have

been established in the names of OttoHanus (two scholarships), MylesMarek, Ben and Martha Trcalek,Ernest Wentrcek, Denisse Wuensche,Gladys Yates, SPJST District Six,

Johnnie R. Krizan, and FrankKlinkovsky.

Sponsorship ScholarshipsIn 2012, SPJST presented its first

Sponsorship Scholarship with theawarding of the Slovacek SausageScholarship. The award was madepossible by the generosity of TimRabroker and Slovacek Sausage. Sponsorship scholarships differ

from SPJST endowed scholarships inthat donors may offer scholarships inthe name of a business or as a tribute toa family or friend on a one time basisfor $1,000.

For More InformationFor more information on establish-

ing a Sponsorship Scholarship or anSPJST Endowed Scholarship or to con-tribute to an existing endowed scholar-ship, please call the President’s Officeat 800-727-7578 or 254-773-1575.

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The museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and donations aretax deductible. For more information,including museum hours and currentattractions, please call 254-899-2935 orvisit www.czechmuseum.org. Mail do-nations to:

Czech Heritage Museumand Genealogy Center119 West French AvenueTemple, Texas 76501

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Comfort a priority for S.P.J.S.T.Senior Living Facilities in Taylor, Needville, and HilljeFor a half century, SPJST has been a

strong supporter of the S.P.J.S.T. SeniorLiving Centers located in Taylor andNeedville. Most recently, in 2015, that

list was expanded to include theS.P.J.S.T. Senior Living Center inHillje. All three of the senior livingcommunities maintain active volunteerprograms. In additon to receiving first-rate care and accommodations, resi-dents participate in a variety of socialand exercise activities, including bingo,movies, and regularly scheduled per-formances by area musicians andchoral groups and youth groups. The idea to build the first senior liv-

ing center surfaced at SPJST’s 1956Convention in Temple. Delegates au-thorized the establishment and organi-zation of a self-governing and

independent corporation and granted$100,000 to this purpose. To this day,the management of the senior livingcenters in Taylor, Needville, and Hillje— as well as the expanded assisted liv-ing center in Taylor — resides in thehands of seven directors — one fromeach SPJST district. Thanks to soundleadership and outstanding on-site per-sonnel, all of the S.P.J.S.T. senior carefacilities are doing well.The 74-bed Taylor facility opened in

1957. The 58-bed Needville commu-nity opening in 1972. A 24-bed assistedliving community was opened in Tay-lor in 2003. That facility was expandedwith the addition of 36 apartments in2009. A new S.P.J.S.T. Senior LivingCenter is slated to open later this yearin Taylor and will replace the existingfacility. For more information on S.P.J.S.T.

Senior Living and Assisted Living fa-cilities, please call 512-352-7209 orvisit them at www.spjstresthomes.com.

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Active lodges are listed in nu-merical order. District number isin parentheses. For lodge infor-mation, please call the lodge sec-retary or the contact listed. Foryouth club information, pleasecontact the local lodge youthleader. For insurance informa-tion, please contact lodge salesagents. Listings reflect Home Of-fice records as of March 16, 2016,(Use of this information for solic-itation or commercial purposes isa violation of the SPJST PrivacyPolicy and is strictly prohibited.)

LODGE 1FAYETTEVILLE (1)

Lodge Hall: 507 East Main Street, Fayet-teville. Directions: Lodge building is located onHighway 159 East, three blocks from the townsquare.

Hall Rental Information979-966-3795

Lodge Meetings: First Monday of even-num-bered months February, April, June, August,October, and December at 6 p.m. at the lodgehall.

Secretary Debra Pflughaupt979-249-6249

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: First Monday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Ronnie Pflughaupt979-249-6702

[email protected]

Sales AgentRonnie Pflughaupt 979-249-6702

[email protected]

LODGE 4HALLETTSVILLE (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m. at Hallettsville Chamber ofCommerce, 1614 North Texana Street, Hal-lettsville.

Secretary Helen Zabransky361-798-3347

Sales AgentsJoe Siptak, FIC 979-244-4415

[email protected] Siptak, FIC 979-244-4415

[email protected]

LODGE 5PILOT POINT-TIOGA (3)

Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at PointBank CommunityCenter, 739 East Liberty Street, Pilot Point.

Secretary Dean Carender903-564-7359 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsDean Carender 903-564-7359

[email protected] 903-815-5628Elise Koerner, FIC 940-391-1585

[email protected] Munn 903-227-5969

[email protected]

LODGE 6COTTONWOOD (3)

Lodge Hall: 700 South Czech Hall Road,West. Note: The bridge on the road to the hallis out; but there is a detour to the hall. Di-rections: Take Farm Road 2114 East for 5miles. Turn right on Adair Road and immedi-ately veer right onto Marek Road. MarekRoad runs into Czech Hall Road. Turn rightonto Czech Hall Road. The hall is on the leftabout 1/2 mile.


Hall Phone: 254-227-8759

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Barbara Jean Hykel254-826-4677

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Peggy Dobecka254-717-0383

[email protected]

Sales AgentsJeanette Beseda 254-717-7840

[email protected] Cernosek 254-855-6800

[email protected] Holder 254-715-5742

[email protected] E. Kucera, FIC 254-826-5425

[email protected] 254-749-1865

LODGE 8WEIMAR (6)

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Monday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Hall,503 Park Drive, Weimar.

Secretary Earline Muenster979-562-2858

LODGE 9SNOOK (1)

Lodge Hall: 457 CR 269, Snook. Directions:From Snook, turn on FM 2155 to downtown.At Snook School, stay right on Spur 2155. Atthe “T”, turn right on CR 269. Go 3/10 mile,and hall is on the left.


Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Sharon Kovar979-272-3732 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: First Wednesday ofeach month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Loree Lewis979-220-4783 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsStacey Eldridge 979-272-1556

[email protected] Gaas 979-272-8873

[email protected] Orsak, FIC, CFFM 979-272-1243

[email protected] 979-324-0056Pamela Pruett 512-760-6740

[email protected] Victorick, FIC, CFFM 979-224-3125

[email protected]

LODGE 13DIME BOX (1)

Lodge Hall: 425 CR 424, Dime Box. Direc-tions: In Dime Box, turn left from FM 141 onCR 424. Go east on CR 425 for 3/10 mile. Thehall is on the left.


Hall Phone: 979-884-3211

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Ladonna Jatzlau979-884-0561

[email protected]

Sales AgentsLadonna Jatzlau 979-884-0561

[email protected] West 979-540-2208

[email protected]

LODGE 15BUCKHOLTS (2)

Lodge Hall: 600 State Highway 190/Highway36, Buckholts (historic hexagon-shapedlodge building with a stone entrance sign lo-cated approximately 1/4 mile east of down-town Buckholts). Directions: Lodge building islocated on Highway 36, east of Buckholts.


Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Dorothy Tomascik254-593-2757

Sales AgentsScott Brandon 254-217-5118

[email protected] Helen Rodriguez 254-217-2863

[email protected]

LODGE 17NEW TABOR (1)

Lodge Hall: 2674 CR 225, Caldwell. Direc-tions: From Caldwell, turn from Highway 36east onto FM 166. Proceed 2.1 miles andturn left on CR 225. Go one mile, veering tothe right. The lodge building is located on theright.


Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Ben Trcalek, Jr.979-272-3278

Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Holly Narro979-218-4931 • [email protected]

Sales AgentSusan Skrabanek, FIC 979-272-3440


LODGE 18ELGIN (2)

Lodge Hall: 702 Highway 95 North, Elgin.

Hall Rental Information512-217-0162 - David Meyer

Country/Western Band Booking512-281-3711 - Artie Monson

Polka Band BookingHall Phone: 512-285-3100

Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Directory of Directory of SPJST Lodges, Youth Clubs,SPJST Lodges, Youth Clubs,

and Sales Agentsand Sales Agents

2016 SPJST Life Insurance and Annuity Extra 25Secretary Charles Wilson

512-285-4293

Youth Club Meetings: First Thursday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader David Meyer512-217-0162

[email protected]

Sales AgentsBetty Gaskamp 512-281-0234

[email protected] McCrary 512-484-0946

[email protected] McCrary 512-281-6000

[email protected] Taylor 512-303-0825

LODGE 20GRANGER (2)

Lodge Hall: 114 West Davilla, Granger.


Lodge Meetings: First Monday of each monthat 7 p.m. (unless it’s a holiday then the meet-ing will be held on the second Monday) at thelodge hall.

Secretary Rubie Loessin512-859-2765

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 1:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Emilie Tischler254-721-7735

Sales AgentChris Warren 512-826-0563

[email protected]

LODGE 23MORAVIA (6)

Lodge Hall: FM 957 North, Schulenburg. Di-rections: Located 12 miles south of Schulen-burg in Moravia. From Highway 77 betweenHallettsville and Schulenburg, take FM 532West four miles to Moravia. Turn right on FM957 North and go one mile. Lodge buildingis on the right.

Lodge Meetings: Tuesday after the secondSunday of March, June, and September at7:30 p.m. and the first Sunday of Decemberat 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Kathleen Guenther979-562-2124 • [email protected]

Sales AgentElizabeth Holub 979-561-8640

[email protected]

LODGE 24CYCLONE (2)

Lodge Hall: 411 FM 964, Burlington. Direc-tions: Lodge building is located 12 miles eastof Temple, past Zabcikville. Exit at the blinkinglight on Highway 53 to FM 485, then go onemile to FM 964.


Hall Phone: 254-985-2393

Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Shirley Hoelscher254-985-0347

[email protected] Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Brenda Maddux254-721-1682

[email protected] Agents

Roberta Amos [email protected]

Paulino Castillo [email protected]

Jason Hoelscher [email protected]

LODGE 25ENNIS (3)

Lodge Hall: 1901 East Highway 34, Ennis.Directions: From Interstate 35 East at Waxa-hachie, take the Highway 287 East exit. Stayon Highway 287 East until you come to Ennis.Go straight through downtown Ennis and gounder the overpass at Interstate 45. Then goapproximately 3/4 mile on Highway 34, andLodge 25 is on the right.


Hall Phone: 972-875-8381

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Patricia Fowler972-878-2083 • [email protected]


Youth Leader Rita Holland(469) 337-2284 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsEugene Dolezal 972-935-4363

[email protected] Droste 972-965-5308

[email protected] Dvorak 972-821-8946

[email protected] Jurik 972-872-9997Kay Lynn Kovar, FIC 972-875-6827Margaret Krajca 972-878-6149

[email protected] McIntosh 972-935-2082

[email protected]

LODGE 28EAST BERNARD (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth at 12 noon at Wharton County Library- East Bernard Branch, 746 Clubside Drive,East Bernard.

Secretary Helen Kelner281-342-2624

Sales AgentsCarolyn Tims 979-900-9256

[email protected] Kaminsky, FIC 979-335-4461

[email protected]

LODGE 29TAYLOR (2)

Lodge Hall: 5025 FM 619, Taylor. Directions:The hall is located two miles east of Taylor.Turn north from State Highway 79 onto FM619. Drive about one mile to the large two-story building.


Hall Phone: 512-352-9139

Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday ofeach month at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Linda Pospisil512-365-1110 • [email protected]


Youth Leader Cristy Girod512-468-1347 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsCristy Girod 512-468-1347

[email protected] Jezisek 512-639-4715

[email protected] Machu, CFFM 512-365-5489

[email protected] Pospisil 512-826-7371

[email protected] Cannon 512-948-5339

[email protected]

LODGE 30TAITON (6)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each monthat 1:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Center,14221 FM 961, El Campo.

Secretary Wanda Dorotik979-543-1974 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 2:30 p.m. at Taiton Community Cen-ter, 14221 FM 961, El Campo.

Youth Leader Lisa Bubela979-543-7120 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsBradley Bacak, FIC 979-543-9362

[email protected] Bacak, FIC 979-543-9362

[email protected] Covarrubia 281-779-9956

[email protected] Drapela, FIC 979-543-1142

[email protected] Kaspar, FIC, CFFM 979-332-1616


LODGE 32VICTORIA (6)

Lodge Hall: 3502 North Laurent, Victoria.Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Linda H. Mozisek361-676-7561


Mark Lester [email protected]

Michael Ahlstrom, FIC, CFFM [email protected]

Mary Monclova [email protected]

Silvia Rangel [email protected]

Otto Mozisek [email protected]

LODGE 35ELK (3)

Lodge Hall: 9508 Elk Road, Axtell. Directions:From Interstate 35 in Waco, take the Highway84 East exit. Stay on Highway 84 Eastthrough Bellmead and go approximately 8miles. On the right side of Highway 84 will bea sign saying “Elk.” Take the Elk Road. Turnright on Elk Road and go approximately onemile and the road will dead end. Take a rightat the dead end and go approximately 1/2mile. Lodge 35 is on the left side of the road.


Hall Phone: 254-863-9320Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday ofeach month at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Carla Pavelka254-420-2430


James Mann, FIC [email protected]

Gene Pavelka [email protected]

LODGE 38KOVAR (1)

Lodge Hall: 278 Zimmerhanzel Road, Flato-nia.

Hall Rental Information512-237-2438 - Days

830-839-4353 - Evenings

Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at lodge hall.

Secretary Donna Zimmerhanzel830-839-4353

[email protected]

Sales AgentJohnnie J. Janak 512-237-5228

512-237-2432

LODGE 39BRYAN (1)

Lodge Hall: Cherry Bend Circle, Lot 12, Bryan.Directions: From Highway 6, turn west on OSR.Go 2 miles to Mumford Road and turn left. Go1.1 mile and turn left on Magnolia. Take the firstright turn on Cherry Bend Circle. The lodge hallis at the bend of the road (white building).

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Shirley Vytopil979-218-6432

[email protected]

Sales AgentsBrenda Glowski 979-571-5848

[email protected] Kitchens 936-396-1767

[email protected] Kuder 979-574-8775

[email protected]


LODGE 40EL CAMPO-HILLJE (6)

Lodge Hall: 30420 Loop 524 US Highway 59,Hillje. Directions: Lodge hall is located just offUS 59 in Hillje.


Hall Phone: 979-648-2317


Secretary Inez Villarreal979-543-9342

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 11:30 a.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Cathy Garcia979-332-1614 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsArdis Bacak, FIC 979-578-8907

[email protected] Garcia 979-332-1614

[email protected] Holub, FIC 979-543-7387

[email protected]

LODGE 41PORT LAVACA (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of Febru-ary, May, August, and November at 6 p.m. atSix Mile Presbyterian Church, Royal Road,Port Lavaca.

Secretary Mary Sitka361-552-5170 • [email protected]

Sales AgentFranklin Jurek, FIC 361-920-9674


LODGE 47SEATON (2)

Lodge Hall: 10842 State Highway 53, Temple.Directions: Star Hall is located seven mileseast of Temple on Highway 53 (Adams Avenuein Temple).


Hall Phone: 254-985-2548

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each monthat 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Patsy Koslovsky254-985-2396 • [email protected]


Youth Leader Joyce Kraatz254-760-5816

[email protected]

Sales AgentsDeanna Burt 254-718-9453

[email protected] Carpentier 254-307-7556

[email protected] Coufal 254-986-2448

[email protected] Klinkovsky, Jr. 254-721-4076

[email protected] Koslovsky, FIC 254-985-2396

[email protected]

Tammy Martinez [email protected]

David Pechal [email protected]

Corinne Popelka [email protected]

Michael Seiler [email protected]

Dolores Skrabanek, FIC [email protected]

Lynette Talasek [email protected]

Donica Zabcik [email protected]

LODGE 48BEYERSVILLE (2)

Lodge Hall: 10450 FM 619, Taylor. Direc-tions: From Taylor, take the South Loop. Turnright on FM 112. Go about 1/2 mile. Turn righton FM 619. Go about three miles. Hall is onthe right.


Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.; except for the sec-ond Monday in May, July, and August, at 6:30p.m. and the third Monday in June at 6:30p.m.

Secretary Juanette Susan512-365-8381

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 5:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Janet Fila512-450-8310

[email protected]

Sales AgentsDonna Vanecek 512-736-5731

[email protected] Wuensche 281-352-3517

[email protected]

LODGE 49ROWENA (4)

Lodge Hall: 706 FM 2133, Rowena.


Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of Febru-ary, May, August, and November at 7 p.m. atthe lodge hall.

Secretary Laura Pospichal325-442-3002 • [email protected]


Youth Leader Becky Wood325-656-0029

[email protected]

Sales AgentsFrances Aleman 325-977-0757

[email protected] Galvan 325-365-2627

[email protected] Halfman 325-442-4425

[email protected] Jimmy Jones 325-372-5522

[email protected] 325-248-3579Thomas Kirkpatrick 432-558-2777

[email protected] M. Rodriguez 325-949-9508

[email protected]

Billy Rollwitz, FIC, CFFM [email protected]

Sylvia M. Rollwitz, FIC [email protected]

Kenneth Rooke [email protected]

Loretta Schaefer [email protected]

Richard Sonnenberg [email protected]

Beverly Teplicek [email protected]

Liliana Valenzuela [email protected]

LODGE 51ELLINGER (1)

Lodge Meetings: Third Friday of March,June, September, and December at 6:30 p.m.at Ellinger Fire Department, West MainStreet, Ellinger.

Secretary Jo Ann Divin979-249-3176

[email protected]

Sales AgentsEdna Bergfeld 979-732-3776

[email protected] Kaiser 979-732-1386


LODGE 54WEST (3)

Lodge Meetings: First Friday in March, June,and November and the second Friday in Sep-tember at 7 p.m. at St. Joseph Hall, 303 SouthHarrison Street, West.

Secretary Janice Kaluza 254-826-3534

[email protected]

Sales AgentsFreddie Kaluza 254-826-3534

[email protected] 254-709-2303Janice Kaluza 254-826-3534

[email protected]

Jean Martin [email protected]

Wilburn Willis, FIC [email protected]

LODGE 63SWEET HOME (6)

Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. Call for meeting location.

Secretary Ann Moseley361-594-8429 • [email protected]

LODGE 66WACO (3)

Lodge Meetings: Date, time, and location tobe announced in the lodge meeting minutesprinted in the Vestnik for each month’s meet-ing. Call 254-799-4247 for information.

Secretary Dana McAdams254-799-4510 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsKim Allen 254-709-1227

[email protected] Allen 254-339-9375

[email protected] Clayborne 254-799-4790

[email protected] Kaelyn Dillard 254-694-7800Randolph Dillard, Sr. 254-694-5099John Engelke 254-717-7534

[email protected] Gaidusek, Jr. 254-934-2527

[email protected] 254-709-5976Justin Gaidusek 254-718-8212

[email protected] Galysh 254-754-5174Denise Gay 254-722-0763Joel B. Gay 254-836-1039

[email protected] Hannes 254-733-4914

[email protected] House 254-749-4636

[email protected] Matula 254-822-1550

[email protected] Jean Randolph 254-218-9736

[email protected] Thompson 254-717-9008

[email protected] Tull 254-857-8600

[email protected] Turnbough, Jr. 254-652-0707

[email protected] Washington, Jr. 832-508-1507

[email protected]

LODGE 67SCHULENBURG (1)

Lodge Meetings: Call for quarterly meetingdate, time, and location.

Secretary Mary Ann Kutac979-561-8686

Sales AgentAdrienne Kobza 979-561-8237

[email protected]

LODGE 73SEYMOUR (4)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 12 noon. Call for meeting location.

Secretary Alice Orsak940-889-2391

Sales AgentChristopher Moore 940-256-2263

[email protected]


LODGE 76WICHITA FALLS (4)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday in March andJune and second Sunday in September andDecember at 1 p.m. at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1801Ninth Street, Wichita Falls.

Secretary Diana Ibarra940-224-7383 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsWilliam Ibarra 940-642-6149

[email protected] Cox 940-674-5554

[email protected] Esparza 940-692-2244

[email protected] R. Garcia 940-782-3943Diana Geis 940-733-5328

[email protected] Reaves 940-257-9114

[email protected] Reaves 940-257-9117

[email protected] Robertson 940-322-2860William Waddle 940-569-2934

[email protected] Williams 806-202-3925

[email protected]

LODGE 79CORPUS CHRISTI (7)

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 KostoryzRoad, Corpus Christi.

Secretary Virginia Rebecek361-816-3128

Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at Sokol Hall, 5502 KostoryzRoad, Corpus Christi.

Youth Leader Marcia Rew361-947-8233

Sales AgentsEligio Cueva 361-389-2444

[email protected] Dheming, Sr. 361-561-7658Armando Diaz 361-945-2790

[email protected] Flores 361-945-2695



[email protected] Gomez 361-534-9490

[email protected] Jaramillo 210-685-6830

[email protected] Juarez 361-537-5506

[email protected] Knapp, LUTCF 361-765-4646

[email protected] Longoria, LUTCF 361-325-3551

[email protected] Mora 361-549-0116Lance Morck 361-904-6241

[email protected] Newton 956-251-5076

[email protected] Perez, LUTCF 361-814-0314

[email protected] Reyna 361-547-0064

[email protected] Sanchez 361-876-6669

[email protected] Sijansky, FIC 361-853-1227

[email protected] Thrasher 361-425-3699

[email protected] Vasquez 361-765-3258

[email protected]

Julie Welch [email protected]

Deborah Whittington [email protected]

Donney Zumwalt [email protected]

LODGE 80HOLLAND (2)

Lodge Hall: 12141 East FM 2268, Holland.Directions: On Highway 95, south of Holland,turn east on FM 2268. Go 1/2 mile to lodge,located on the right.

Hall Phone: 254-657-2485

Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of eachmonth at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Linda Hill254-598-0284

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Wednesdayof each month at 6 p.m. at Youth Leader Con-nie Horak’s home. Call 254-541-9165 for ad-dress.

Youth Leader Connie Horak254-541-9165 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsVicki Benner Slye 254-657-2628

[email protected] Horak 254-657-3018

[email protected] W. Liles 254-657-2488


LODGE 81NEEDVILLE (5)

Lodge Hall: 13609 Violet Street, Needville. Di-rections: Lodge building is located south onHighway 36, one mile from the traffic light inNeedville.

Hall Rental Information979-793-4313 • [email protected]

Hall Phone: 361-793-4742

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Willie Mae Kuykendall281-233-6539

Youth Club Meetings: Contact Youth LeaderBradley Stavinoha for meeting date, time, andlocation.

Youth Leader Bradley Stavinoha979-793-2386

[email protected]

Sales AgentBradley Stavinoha 979-793-2386

[email protected]

LODGE 84DALLAS (3)

Lodge Hall: 2625 Floyd Street, Dallas. Direc-tions: From Interstate 35 East in Dallas, takeInterstate 20 East. From Interstate 20 East,take the Interstate 45 exit toward downtownDallas. Interstate 45 runs into Highway 75.From Highway 75, take a right at the BryanStreet exit. From Bryan Street turn right onCantreal Street. Go on Cantreal Street until youcome to Floyd Street. Take a right on FloydStreet. Lodge 84 is the second building on theright, 2625 Floyd Street.


Hall Phone: 214-823-0072

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Cheryl Petr214-352-4397 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 1 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Lynda Novak972-948-4456

[email protected]

Sales AgentsThomas Athas 817-521-6662

[email protected] Novak 972-948-4456

[email protected]

LODGE 87TEMPLE (2)

Lodge Hall: 320 North 50th Street, Temple. Di-rections: From East Adams Avenue, turn northon 50th Street. Go 2/10 mile. Lodge building ison the left.


Lodge Meetings: Third Tuesday of each monthat 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Judith Ann Little254-913-8568


Betty Barton [email protected]

Karin Bryant [email protected]

Keifer Marshall, Jr. [email protected]

Billye Westlake [email protected]

LODGE 88HOUSTON (5)

Lodge Hall: 1435 Beall Street at West 15th,Houston, Texas (the Heights). Directions:Highway 290—Take Mangum Dacoma exit.Stay on frontage road. Turn left at third trafficlight onto 18th Street. Go under freeway atthird traffic light. Turn on Beall Street.


Lodge Hall: 713-869-5767www.lodge88.org

Lodge Meetings: Third Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Carol Stayton979-865-0425

[email protected]


Youth Leader Barbara Linney-Gonzales713-649-6138

[email protected]

Sales AgentsCarolyn Filipp Beseda, FIC [email protected] Hegwood, FIC 713-864-0489Vincent Hegwood, FIC 281-358-7312Mildred Holeman 713-691-6434

[email protected] 713-305-7895Janice Jahns 281-615-5046

[email protected] Latigo 713-385-0590

[email protected] W. Pflughaupt, FIC 713-864-2163

[email protected]

LODGE 91SAN JACINTO (5)

Lodge Meetings: Quarterly meetings - to beannounced in Vestnik.

Secretary Vonda Smesny713-870-7114 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsCarlos San Miguel 361-562-8800

[email protected] Thomas, Jr. 832-687-1099

[email protected] Wilkinson 281-446-0467

[email protected]

LODGE 92FORT WORTH (3)

Lodge Hall: 3316 Roberts Cutoff Road, FortWorth. Directions: From Interstate 35 West inFort Worth, take Interstate 30 West to the Hen-derson exit. Take Henderson North, and it be-comes Jacksboro Highway (TX 199). Stay onthis road north until Roberts Cutoff which is aright off of Jacksboro Highway. The lodge (alsoknown as National Hall) is on the right abouttwo or three blocks down the road. A GreatWestern Inn Motel is on the corner.


Hall Phone: 817-624-1361


Secretary Mary Ann Krivanek817-237-4320

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 2 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Jolie Paprskar Mozingo817-589-1949

[email protected]

Sales AgentsThomas Brown 940-321-8717

[email protected] Pamela Durham 817-877-1502

[email protected] Ford 817-239-6547

[email protected] Hubenak 817-498-3905Holly Hubenak Anderson 817-337-0964

[email protected] Krivanek 817-237-4120


LODGE 97PLACEDO (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Friday in March,June, September, and December at 6 p.m. atLodge 32, Victoria Hall, 3502 North Laurent,Victoria.

Secretary Bernadette Bellanger361-578-4253

[email protected]

Sales AgentsDavid Bellanger 361-578-4253

[email protected] Revel, FIC 361-573-4443

[email protected]

LODGE 101GAINESVILLE (3)Secretary Rudy Paclik

940-668-6259

LODGE 107FLORESVILLE (7)

Lodge Hall: 1156 FM 1303, Floresville. Direc-tions: From Floresville, take FM 536 Westthree miles to FM 1303. Turn right and go twomiles. The hall is on the right.



Secretary Wendy Pruski210-535-4916

[email protected]

Sales AgentsBob Bayer, FIC 830-393-2872

[email protected] Pruski, FIC 210-535-4916

[email protected] Puig 956-489-4995

[email protected] Rodriguez 830-393-2229


[email protected] Romero 956-763-4498

[email protected] Strey 830-420-3185

[email protected] Thuney 830-393-6729

[email protected]

LODGE 117ROBSTOWN (7)

Lodge Meetings: First Saturday of March,June, September, and December at 1:30 p.m.at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard,Corpus Christi.

Secretary Dianne Raska361-334-7222


Sylvia Ballin [email protected]

Carlos Benavidez [email protected]

LODGE 130DALLAS (3)

Lodge Meetings: For monthly meeting date,time, and location, please contact the lodgesecretary or sales agent.

President John Vrla214-906-3385 • [email protected]

Sales AgentJohn Vrla 214-906-3385

[email protected]

LODGE 133SAN ANTONIO (7)

Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at Good Shepherd LutheranChurch Activity Center, 1630 Goliad Road,San Antonio.

Secretary Vicki Reese210-698-1525

[email protected]

Sales AgentsTheodore Aanderud 210-639-6313

[email protected] Cisneros 210-264-8045

[email protected] De Los Angeles Galvan 210-849-0584

[email protected] C. Garcia 210-531-9949

[email protected] 210-861-4985Yvette Garza 210-784-9876

[email protected] Giron 210-865-5639

[email protected] Gutierrez 210-386-4708

[email protected] Hernandez 210-454-5456

[email protected] Martinez 210-789-1061

[email protected] Popp, FIC 830-964-5135

[email protected] M. Ramirez 956-844-1136

[email protected] Reyes 210-412-0161


[email protected] Vallejo 210-735-2204

[email protected] Varela 210-320-5200

[email protected] Votion 210-386-3383

[email protected]

LODGE 135ENNIS (3)

Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of January,April, July, and October at 7 p.m. at Sokol Hall,2622 East Highway 34, Ennis.

President Larry Valek214-794-7674

LODGE 139DANBURY (5)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of eachmonth at 11 a.m. at The Smith Group Building,1718 Main Street, Danbury.

Secretary Lorenda Baldwin979-922-1279

[email protected]

Sales AgentsJustin Smith 979-215-9667

[email protected] Strebeck 979-922-8000

LODGE 141SEALY (1)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. at Gordon Memorial Library,917 North Circle, Sealy.

Secretary Bernice Stolarski979-885-6786 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsRick Martinez 979-885-4900

[email protected] Simpson 713-818-9800

[email protected]

LODGE 142HOUSTON (5)

Lodge Meetings: Second or Third Sunday ofeach month, 2 p.m. at SPJST Lodge 88,Houston dining room or annex building, bothlocated at 1435 Beall Street at West 15th,Houston (the Heights). For information, con-tact Lodge 142, Houston President Keith Ki-eschnick 713-252-5564 or lodge secretary forinformation.

Secretary Alice Jochen979-743-3613

Youth Club Meetings: Same time/location asadult lodge meetings.

Youth Leader Catherine Manchack281-893-8107 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsKerry Herrington 281-704-5737

[email protected]

Carita Felbermayr [email protected]

Catherine Manchack [email protected]

LODGE 148EL MATON (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m. at Frank Hahn’s Camphousein El Maton.

Secretary Melissa Zielonka830-373-4388 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month following the adult lodge meetingat Frank Hahn’s Camphouse in El Maton.

Youth Leader Melissa Zielonka979-618-1890 • [email protected]

LODGE 151WHARTON (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Monday of March,June, September, and December at 6:30 p.m.at Wharton Depot Museum, 100 South Sun-set Street, Wharton.

Secretary Janie Bucek979-532-5884

[email protected]

Sales AgentsCharles Bucek, FIC 979-335-4118Gerald Macha, FIC 281-341-0320

[email protected] Pilgrim, FIC 979-543-3754

[email protected]

LODGE 153LA SALLE (6)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of March,June, September, and December at 6 p.m.Call for meeting location.

Secretary Mary Jane Sralla512-782-3374

[email protected]

LODGE 154FORT WORTH (3)

Lodge Hall: 6500 Boat Club Road, Fort Worth.Directions: From Interstate 35 West in FortWorth, take the Interstate 20 West exit. Stay onInterstate 20 West until you come to 820 andstay on 820 until you come to the JacksboroHighway and Azle Street exit. Take the AzleStreet exit and go to the traffic light. Turn left atthe traffic light and go to the second traffic light,then turn right onto Boat Club Road. Go onBoat Club Road approximately 2 1/2 miles.Lodge 154 is on the right.


Hall Phone: 817-237-5181Lodge Meetings: Third Sunday of each

month at 3:30 p.m. at lodge hall.Secretary Mary Steinman

817-731-2580 • [email protected] Club Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Lesli Milan817-320-7129 • [email protected]

Youth Leader Carrie Ann Jones817-371-1727 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsFred Flores 817-724-7673

[email protected] Humphreys 817-236-1304

[email protected] Steinman 817-624-1760

[email protected]

LODGE 155AUSTIN (2)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of March,June, September, and December. Call formeeting time and location.

Secretary Ginny Prasatik512-472-1721 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsMinerva Leos 512-945-0284

[email protected] Plagens 512-888-1822

[email protected] D. Rodriguez 512-591-4022

[email protected]

LODGE 157LUBBOCK (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of everyother month at 1 p.m. Call for meeting loca-tion.

Secretary Cynthia Kristinek806-763-7245 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsPaul Harwood 806-681-9701

[email protected] Kristinek 806-632-2432

[email protected] Lindley 806-369-9369

[email protected]


LODGE 160SAN ANGELO (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of January,April, July, and October at 12 noon at Wall Vol-unteer Fire Department, Wall.

Secretary Charlene Dusek325-651-4977 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsBobby G. Davis, FICF, CFFM 325-450-3748

[email protected] Garivay 325-212-8444

[email protected] Gift 325-212-6456

[email protected] A. Jansa, FIC 325-651-8045

[email protected] Pool 325-949-8499

[email protected] Talamantez 325-262-9743

[email protected] Tambunga 325-944-8836

[email protected]

LODGE 162IOWA COLONY (5)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of each monthat 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony Community Center,12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.

Secretary Geraldine Kucera Frank281-431-1474

[email protected] Club Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. at Iowa Colony CommunityCenter, 12003 CR 65, Iowa Colony.

Youth Leader Brenda Moyle281-369-3503 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsWardell Starling 281-250-8168

[email protected] Reynolds 832-882-4660

[email protected]

LODGE 169BRENHAM (1)

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Thursday of Febru-ary, April, June, August, October, and De-cember at 6 p.m. at Mobius Coffeehouse andPizza Connection, 1120 South Market Street,Brenham. Meal, social, and meeting from 6to 8 p.m. The December meeting is on thefirst Sunday at 12 noon.

Secretary Lenora Bliznak979-836-9875Sales Agent

Nello Strickland [email protected]

LODGE 172PASADENA (5)

Lodge Hall: 3609 Preston Road, Pasadena.Hall Rental Information

713-993-6878Hall Phone: 281-487-3297

Lodge Meetings: Fourth Sunday of eachmonth, meal at 1 p.m. followed by meeting at2 p.m. with the exception of November andDecember, as noted.

Secretary Jerry Dressler, Jr.281-488-1405 • [email protected]

Sales AgentSophia Rainey 713-775-4698

[email protected]

LODGE 177ACADEMY (2)

Lodge Hall: 711 Rio Poco, Little River. Direc-tions: Lodge building is located on south sideof Academy on Highway 95.


Hall Phone: 254-982-4434


Secretary Joanne Hutka254-865-2029 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsKathy Kruger 254-718-9037

[email protected] Miller 254-983-0011

[email protected] Schiller-Van Lier 254-718-8153

[email protected]

LODGE 179WARRENTON (1)

Lodge Meetings: Second Thursday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at Carmine Lions Club Build-ing, 201 Centennial Street, Carmine.

Secretary Melissa Wickel979-278-3930

[email protected]

Sales AgentRicky Weyand 979-249-5679

[email protected]

LODGE 180BURLESON (3)

Lodge Hall: 1150 South Burleson Boulevard,Burleson. Directions: Interstate 35 West, one-quarter mile south of Hidden Creek Parkwayexit in Burleson.

Hall Rental Information817-558-2400 • 817-295-3483817-371-0255 • 972-268-0022

Hall Phone: 817-295-9665

Lodge Meetings: First Tuesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Rhonda Hurtik972-268-0022

[email protected] Agent

Nancy Kelly 817-558-7347

LODGE 181, CONROE (5)Lodge Meetings: Fourth Tuesday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. at Central Library in Conroe.

Secretary Patsy McClellan936-788-5714

[email protected]

Sales AgentsJohn Cole 936-662-6440

[email protected] Dinaso 281-836-3649

[email protected] 832-407-4272Artresa Johnson 936-581-2564

[email protected] Toney III 281-362-9062

[email protected] Williams-Rash 936-295-7778

[email protected]

LODGE 182FALLS COUNTY (2)

Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth at 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place, 504Bridge Street, Marlin.

Secretary Becky Beckendorf254-749-5732

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Second Sunday ofeach month at 3 p.m. at The Chicken Place,504 Bridge Street, Marlin.

Youth Leader Becky Beckendorf254-749-5732

[email protected]

LODGE 183ARLINGTON (3)

Lodge Hall: 3100 Pleasant Valley Lane, Ar-lington. Directions: Take Interstate 35 West toFort Worth. Take the Interstate 20 East exitand proceed on Interstate 20 East until youcome to the Cooper Street exit. Take theCooper Street exit to the North and stay onCooper Street until you come to MayfieldStreet. Take a right on Mayfield and go downand take a left on Pleasant Valley.

Hall Rental Information817-465-8538 • 214-876-9029

Hall Phone: 817-465-8538

Lodge Meetings: Third Monday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Darlene Hollingsworth817-417-6071

[email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Last Friday of eachmonth at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Youth Leader Debra Daniel817-472-6261

[email protected]

Sales AgentsHiram Dixon 254-231-7722


[email protected] Havran 817-467-3010

[email protected] Jordan, Jr. 817-477-7351

[email protected] Lange 786-285-4779

[email protected] Lerma 682-438-4693

[email protected] Roznovsky, FIC 972-252-6763

[email protected] Steelman 972-294-1043

[email protected] Weeks 817-896-5277

[email protected]

LODGE 184MOULTON (6)

Lodge Hall: FM 532 West, Moulton. Direc-tions: From Texas 95 in Moulton, take FM 532West four miles. Lodge hall is located on theright.


Secretary Terry Stevenson361-772-0046

[email protected]

LODGE 185NEW BRAUNFELS (7)

Lodge Meetings: Every other month—Feb-ruary, April, June, August, October, and De-cember. Call for meeting date, time, andlocation.

Secretary Cindy Schmidtzinsky512-787-9334 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Call for meeting date,time, and location.

Youth Leader Theresa Haag830-625-8262 [email protected]

Sales AgentApril Howard 830-626-3303

[email protected]

LODGE 186CALDWELL (1)

Lodge Hall: 937 State Highway 36, Caldwell.Directions: Lodge building is located just offHighway 36 on the south side of Caldwell, nextto Burleson County Fairgrounds.


Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Michelle Mendez979-567-9144

[email protected]


Youth Leader Yolanda Brinkman979-567-0637

[email protected]

Sales AgentsThomas Cannon 979-567-4264

[email protected] Haisler 979-219-1983

[email protected] Johnson 979-575-1151

[email protected] Mendez 979-567-9144

[email protected] Mendez, Jr. 979-567-9144

[email protected]


LODGE 187ROUND ROCK (2)

Lodge Hall: 920 Luther Peterson Place,Round Rock. Directions: From Taylor, takeHighway 79 into Round Rock until you get toSunrise. There will be a 7-11 store on theright. Turn right and proceed past HopewellSchool. Continue through the four-way stop.Luther Peterson Boulevard is the first streeton the left. From Temple, take IH 35 South.Just past Georgetown, exit on UniversityBoulevard. Proceed to stop sign. Take left onUniversity Boulevard The third street is Sun-rise. Take right onto Sunrise. The secondstreet to the right will be Luther PetersonBoulevard.


Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of eachmonth, 2 to 3 p.m. at the lodge hall.

Secretary Deborah Rohlack512-897-2616 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsChristopher Giesenschlag 830-385-6955

[email protected] M. Volek, FIC 512-771-4948

[email protected]

LODGE 189BRYAN-COLLEGE

STATION (1)Lodge Meetings: Second Sunday of March,June, September, and December at 2 p.m. at(unless otherwise noted) C and J Barbecue,1010 South Texas Avenue in Bryan.

Secretary Gerald Rieger, Sr.979-778-1592 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsFrank Bosquez, Jr. 979-739-6884Henry P. Mayo 979-693-5818

[email protected] Zemanek, Jr. 979-822-3277

[email protected]

LODGE 191LUFKIN (5)

Lodge Hall: 197 Hughes Street, Lufkin. Hall Rental Information

936-875-2867Hall Phone: 936-637-2706

Lodge Meetings: Monday before the thirdFriday night of each month at 7 p.m. at thelodge hall.

Secretary Patricia Ann Scogin936-875-2867


Calvin Anderson, II [email protected]

Tucker Weems [email protected]

LODGE 196HOUSTON-WEST (5)

Lodge Hall: 17810 Huffmeister Road, Cy-press. Directions: Off Highway 290 West atSkinner.


Hall Phone: 281-373-9482


Secretary Deann Beckendorf254-275-8028

[email protected]

Sales AgentsDeann Beckendorf 254-275-8028

[email protected] Chades 832-515-7360

[email protected] Childres 832-496-6646

[email protected] Doherty 832-232-2049

[email protected] Fruin 832-651-5388

[email protected] Penright 281-820-3677

[email protected]

LODGE 200BRUCEVILLE-EDDY (2)

Lodge Meetings: First Wednesday of eachmonth at 6:30 p.m. at Taylor Hall/Bruceville-Eddy Senior Center, 100 Fourth Street, Eddy.

Secretary Michael Hosch254-859-3989

[email protected]

Sales AgentsSandra Garrett 254-938-2424

[email protected] McBride 254-228-6465

[email protected] Nauert, FIC 254-534-0809

[email protected]

LODGE 201BLEIBLERVILLE-NELSONVILLE (1)

Lodge Hall: 3948 FM 2502, Bleiblerville. Di-rections: Lodge building is across the streetfrom the post office in Bleiblerville.



Secretary Elaine Duron979-836-5446

LODGE 202JOURDANTON (7)

Lodge Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 2 p.m. (March, June, September,and December at 1 p.m.) at Jourdanton Com-munity Center, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jour-danton.

Secretary Bettie House830-281-8246 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: First Sunday of eachmonth at 1:15 p.m. at Jourdanton CommunityCenter, 1101 Campbell Avenue, Jourdanton.

Youth Leader Regina House830-570-2046 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsJanice Favor 830-429-3090

[email protected] Henry 830-570-0100

[email protected] Gail Lee 830-579-4714

[email protected] Ramey, FIC 830-393-3320

[email protected] Sadler 210-776-2371

[email protected]

LODGE 204STEPHENVILLE (3)

Lodge Meetings: Call Norman Kneschk254-386-3222 or [email protected] for meeting date,time, and location.

Secretary Sandra Pierce254-485-5801

[email protected]

Sales AgentsNorman Kneschk, FIC 254-386-3222

[email protected] McBee, FICF, CFFM 325-647-1949

[email protected] Pierce 254-965-5953

[email protected] Pierce 254-485-5801

[email protected]

LODGE 207IOWA PARK (4)

Lodge Meetings: Third Thursday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. Call lodge secretary or salesagents for meeting location.

Secretary Joyce Kotulek940-855-0882

[email protected]

Sales AgentsDennis Kotulek 940-855-0882

[email protected] Kotulek 940-855-0882

[email protected]

LODGE 215SOUTH PLAINS (4)

Lodge Meetings: Every third Sunday of Jan-uary, March, May, July, and September at 6p.m. Call lodge secretary for meeting location.

Secretary Pam Lehmann806-561-4822 • [email protected]

Youth Club Meetings: Third Sunday of eachmonth at 5 p.m. Contact Youth Leader Ja-neece Williams 806-632-5239 for location.

Youth Leader Janeece Williams806-632-5239

[email protected]

Sales AgentsLaura Cordero 806-292-9086




[email protected]

Pamela Lehmann [email protected]

Will Carson Lehmann [email protected]

Johnie Turpen [email protected]

Johnie Turpen, II [email protected]

Melissa Turpen [email protected]

Janeece Williams [email protected]

LODGE 219EL PASO (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Wednesday ofeach month at 9 a.m. Call lodge secretary formeeting location.

Secretary Edna Rivas915-727-2048 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsAna Ahumada, FIC 915-867-8007

[email protected] Albo-Bonilla 915-694-0846

[email protected] Aldaz 915-222-2016

[email protected] Alvarado 915-630-6745

[email protected] Arreola 915-253-2235

[email protected] Avilez 915-892-8529

[email protected] Chabre 915-504-5493

[email protected] Corral 915-274-2451

[email protected] Corral 915-790-7108

[email protected] Del Socorro Cortez 210-287-6186

[email protected] Diaz de Rodriguez 720-416-9799

[email protected] Dieguez 915-252-7324Margarita Duran 915-345-8719

[email protected] Escajeda 915-328-4915

[email protected] Felix 915-202-4386

[email protected] Fernandez 915-584-7697

[email protected] Fierro 915-666-7592


[email protected] Gonzales 915-383-0504

[email protected] Grajeda 915-926-0440



[email protected] Grajeda, Jr. 915-867-3399

[email protected] Guedea 915-926-9503

[email protected] Guzman 915-538-6253

[email protected] Guzman 915-588-9815

[email protected] Jaime 915-887-7542

[email protected] Lopez, Jr. 915-667-3702

[email protected] McCue 915-203-4710

[email protected] McKula 915-843-7578

[email protected] Molina 915-892-1150

[email protected] Noriega 915-241-3305

[email protected] Noriega 915-526-6984Baltazar Nunez, FIC 915-584-8484

[email protected] Parra, Jr. 915-433-7123

[email protected]

2016 SPJST Life Insurance and Annuity Extra 31Jesus A. Perea 915-494-1009Rosa Ramirez 915-694-6029

[email protected] Rangel 915-921-1860

[email protected] Rangel 915-856-3619

[email protected] Reyna 915-256-4346

[email protected] Regalado 915-490-6040

[email protected] Rivas 915-857-7216

[email protected] Rivera, FIC 915-630-8074


[email protected] Rodriguez 915-217-8992Francisco Rodriguez-Rojas 915-276-0970

[email protected] Silva 915-613-7805

[email protected] Vazquez 915-243-9726

[email protected]

LODGE 229ABILENE (4)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of eachmonth at 6 p.m. Call for meeting location.

Secretary Jerry Wayne Macek325-672-0577Sales Agents

Jesusita Hudson 325-370-0573 [email protected]

Jerry O’Briant [email protected]

Antonio Prieto, Jr. [email protected]

Kathleen Ramos [email protected]

Mark Smith [email protected] Stevens 325-537-9224

[email protected] Tipton 254-485-3289

[email protected]

LODGE 230MIDLAND (4)

Lodge Meetings: Call for meeting date, time,and location.

Secretary Jessi Montez432-682-0191Sales Agents

Olivia Madrid [email protected]

Velia Mestas [email protected]

Diana Ramirez 432-889-8487Jimmy Slatton 432-683-0812

[email protected]

LODGE 232HOUSTON MIDTOWN (5)*

Sales AgentsChris Liebum, LUTCF 832-252-9413

[email protected] Roberts, FIC 832-256-9483

[email protected] Solis 361-972-2420Clay Zapalac 281-750-2920

[email protected]

LODGE 246MORGAN’S POINT (2)

Lodge Meetings: Second Tuesday of eachmonth at 12 noon at SPJST Home Office,520 North Main Street, Temple.

Secretary Melanie Zavodny254-534-0807 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsTamara Gettys 254-598-2831

[email protected] Hutto 325-247-5918

[email protected] Lee, III 254-289-6816



[email protected] Scott Reid 254-493-9058

[email protected] Salinas 254-220-9240

[email protected] Shockley 325-277-6467

[email protected]

LODGE 258SEGUIN (7)

Lodge Meetings: Call President ChesterJenke 830-303-4316 or Treasurer ColleenJenke 830-303-4316 for meeting date, time,and location.

Secretary Henrietta Lowak210-667-1435 • [email protected]

Sales AgentsDominga Esquivel 512-396-0642

[email protected] Jenke, Sr., FICF 830-303-4316

[email protected] Jenke 830-303-4316

[email protected] Strey 830-779-2238


H H H End of Active Lodges H H H

Inactive Lodges with Secretary and/or Sales Agent Contacts

LODGE 21, ENGLE (1)Secretary James Kubecka

361-865-2677

LODGE 57, GONZALES (1)Secretary Tommy Wilson

830-672-3614

LODGE 82, ENNIS (3)Secretary Miles S. Strunc

972-875-6757

LODGE 94, WHEELOCK (1)Secretary Lloyd Scasta

979-589-2328

LODGE 106, LA GRANGE (1)Secretary Charlie Ripper

979-968-5603

LODGE 125, WESTHOFF (6)Secretary Edwin A. Baros

361-275-8877

LODGE 149, ALVIN (5)Secretary Carole Truksa

281-585-3143

LODGE 171, LOCKHART (1)Sales Agents

Carol Castillo [email protected]

William “Bill” Cleveland [email protected]

Carlos Eureste [email protected]

Linda Eureste [email protected]

Milagros Eureste [email protected]

Tracy Kennemer [email protected]

Rufus Morales [email protected]

Dana Murray [email protected]

Gloria Peralez [email protected]

Clint Roberts, FIC [email protected]

Kelsey Schawe [email protected]

Kenneth Schawe [email protected]

Carrie Staton, FIC 512-738-0801

LODGE 178, LONGVIEW (3)Sales Agents

Ronnie Ballard [email protected]

Vicki Ballard [email protected]

David Cotham, Jr. 903-736-4637903-758-1966

[email protected] Lessmeier, II 903-452-8989

[email protected] Miller, Jr. 903-639-1990

[email protected] Quinn 903-753-8338

[email protected] Ann Shinn 903-539-3369

[email protected] Walsh 903-639-3159

[email protected]

LODGE 188, CENTERVILLE (1)Sales Agents

Sharon Carrigan 979-828-5249Belinda Liner 979-280-0221

[email protected] Stover 979-828-5041

[email protected]

LODGE 206, TRI COUNTIES (3)Secretary Wilmer Herring

[email protected]

Sales AgentMelissa Pew 254-729-5005

[email protected]

LODGE 223, PALACIOS (6)Sales Agent

Robert Solis 361-972-2420

LODGE 226, CORSICANA (3)*Sales Agents

Maci Corder [email protected]

Denise Brown [email protected]

Doris Horne [email protected]

Oda Ruth Martin [email protected]

LODGE 234, LULING (1)Sales Agent

Boyd Maxwell [email protected]

LODGE 238GOLDTHWAITE (4)*

Sales AgentKim Wesson 325-648-3065

[email protected]

LODGE 242, AMARILLO (4)*Sales Agents

Lesa Browning [email protected]

Helen Lambert [email protected]

LODGE 256DENVER CITY (4)*

Sales AgentsDennis Haralson 432-758-5886

[email protected] Leach 806-592-9184

[email protected]

LODGE 264, PLANO (3)*Sales Agent

Dennis Bradford, FICF [email protected]

LODGE 265, ODESSA (4)*Sales Agent

Stanley Huffty [email protected]

LODGE 272, DEL RIO (4)*Sales Agents

Loida Arellano [email protected]

Taide Blas 830-719-6899Maribel Canela 830-374-2844

[email protected] R. Cedillo 830-765-8482

[email protected] Diego 830-719-9342

[email protected] B. Garcia 830-422-2887

[email protected] Hargrove 830-313-2776

[email protected] Hyslop 830-734-1048

[email protected] Mendoza 915-920-8769

[email protected] Morales 210-501-4751

[email protected] Morales 210-383-9275

[email protected] Murray 830-313-0975

[email protected] Olvera 830-298-7672Salina Raymond 210-849-4742

[email protected] Tovar 210-367-6783

[email protected] Vargas 830-469-9003

[email protected]

* Lodge Not Organized

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