SPJST announces camp T-shirt contest

SPJST Lodge 30 Taiton youth club members met Sunday at the Taiton Community Center in conjunction with the lodge's annual Christmas social.

The meeting was called to order at 11 a.m. by the president, Kenna Bubela. Members completed their December Vestnik projects.

Luc Marcaurele led members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance, SPJST motto and SPJST prayer. Roll call of members and the reading of the minutes was done by secretary Steven Drapela.

Jayca Hernandez was a guest at the meeting. Danielle Zalman gave the treasurer's report. Members were reminded their dues must be paid for the new year at $1.50 per member.

In old business, the SPJST float was in the El Campo Christmas parade Dec. 6. In keeping with the theme, "Christmas Around the World," SPJST members Kenna Bubela and Donavon Krpec wore their beseda costumes for the parade. The float won first place in the non-commercial division.

In new business, the leaders-in-training camp will be held June 6-8 at Forest Glen near Huntsville. The camp T-shirt contest design is due Jan. 31. The theme is "SPJST Best in the State Celebrate '08."

Youth leader Lisa Bubela discussed the SPJST newsletter.

The December birthday celebrant was Jessica Fucik. Members sang Christmas carols and door prizes were exchanged.

The next meeting will be Jan. 6 at the Taiton Community Center. Members will make a craft to enter in the youth achievement day contest. The charity will be the "100 Pennies Drive."

The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 a.m. with the motion to adjourn made by Danielle Zalman and seconded by Ryan Drapela.