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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
VĚSTNÍK
Minutes
January 14,15, and 16,2014,
Regular Meeting of the Supreme Lodge
SPJST held at the Home Office,
Temple, Texas
PRESIDING
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Donnie Victorick on January 14,
2014, at 8 a.m.
ATTENDING
Supreme Lodge—President Brian Vaniček; Vice President Gene McBride; Sec-
retary-Treasurer Leonard Mikeska; Donnie Victorick - District One/Supreme
Lodge Chairman; Jesse Pospisil - District Two; Johnnie Krizan - District Three;
Billy Rollwitz - District Four; Larry W. Pflughaupt - District Five; Karen Kaš-
par - District Six; and Robert J. Bayer - District Seven/Supreme Lodge Vice
Chairman.
Officer—Financial Secretary Roy Vajdak.
OPENING OF MEETING
The meeting was opened by Supreme Lodge Chairman Victorick with a welcome
and recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed in
respect to departed members and in honor of the armed forces. Secretary-Trea-
surer Mikeska then led the Supreme Lodge in prayer.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
President Vaniček announced that our Consultant Buddie Ballard would be pres-
ent Thursday moming, and Kirk Gravely of Allen Bailey and Associates will
meet with us on Wednesday moming.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15,16 AND 17,2013
REGULAR MEETING
The minutes were considered page by page. On page 345, the last sentence was
changed to read: “The recommendation from the SPJST underwriter . . The
minutes were approved with the correction on motion by Director Bayer, sec-
onded by Director Rollwitz, and carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE MINUTES
The meeting went into executive session from 8:18 until 8:25 a.m. to consider ex-
ecutive minutes.
OLD BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING NOTES
Opportunity was given to review the weekly Management Team meeting notes.
Additional information was asked and shared on various matters that came up
during the team meetings. Clarification was asked on various reports and deci-
sions made by the Management Team as recorded in the Management Team meet-
ing notes. Suggestions were made relative to specific items that came up during
several team meetings. There was extensive discussion about the same business
matters and procedures taken up during the meetings.
Additional information was asked conceming the contribution to the ENC, its
budget, and records generating sufficient income to finance operations.
The Management Team meeting notes were acknowledged on motion by Direc-
tor Bayer, seconded by Director Kašpar, and carried.
Recess was taken from 9:20 until 9:35 a.m.
October- 8,16,18
November- 1,5,12,13,14,19, 20
December - 2,9,17,18,30
The minutes of officers’ meetings were acknowledged on motion by Director
Bayer, seconded by Vice President McBride, and carried unanimously.
INTERNAL AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Director Pflughaupt reported on the audit conducted the previous day. Director
Kašpar reported on audit of the SPJST automobile logs and physical inspection
of the autos. Director Pflughaupt reported the Audit Committee considered var-
ious areas looking for greater efficiency.
Opinion was expressed to discontinue the State Horseshoe Toumament because
limited participation did not appear to justify its continuation.
The Audit Committee recommended that the number of scholarships be limited
to 52 and the number per individual be limited to two. The amounts would be lim-
ited to $1,000 scholarships. The committee recommended that steps be taken to
manage the program to increase the endowment program. Their recommenda-
tions were considered.
Director Pflughaupt discussed the audited costs of meetings and attendance of
the American Fratemal Alliance and concluded that the continuing education ben-
efit of the activities justified the costs.
Director Pflughaupt reported on extensively looking into various incentive pro-
grams and the costs. He gave a breakdown of amount allocated to various in-
centives. The $500 incentive to participating employees for volunteer hours and
referrals was fully reviewed.
The officers were complimented for clear, concise records. Director Pflughaupt
stated overall that we are transitioning into a more detail-oriented organization.
Recess was taken from 11 until 11:10 a.m.
STATE YOUTH DIRECTOR’S REPORT
State Youth Director Lynette Talasek was present to review items in her written
report. The report contained:
1. State Youth Director’s daily time record
2. Upcoming activities
3. 2013-2014 second quarterly report
4. Camp allocation recommendations
5. Friendship 2013 membership drive report
State Youth Director Talasek reported that the advance cost for campers was being
increased. Prepayment of the fee for estimated number of campers will allow
SPJST a 10 percent discount. On motion by President Vaniček seconded by Di-
rector Bayer, it was agreed to prepay the fee for all districts. The motion carried
with nine in favor and one opposed. Voting in favor: President Vaniček, Vice
President McBride, Secretary-Treasurer Mikeska, Director Victorick, Director
Pospisil, Director Rollwitz, Director Pflughaupt, Director Kašpar, and Director
Bayer. Voting in opposition: Director Krizan.
STATE FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR’S REPORT
State Fratemal Activities Coordinator Frank Horák was present to give a report
and review his written report. His report included a listing of lodge meetings and
activities, goals for the coming months, and his travel log.
Recess for lunch was taken from 12 to 12:45 p.m.
MINUTES OF OFFICERS MEETINGS CONCERNINGINVESTMENTS HUMAN RESOURCE ADMINISTRÁTORA REPORT
The minutes of 15 officers’ meeting conceming investments were considered. Human Resource Administrátor Debbie Klinkovsky was present to give her oral
They are: report. She discussed proposed staff training sessions that are being planned.
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