View the May 2022 Fraternal Focus webcast. Guest presenter Joan Vanicek, who is the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program manager at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, explores the whole health topic, “Moving the Body:  Energy and Flexibility.” Whole Health is the year-long focus of SPJST. The whole health concept prompts us to look at the big picture – the physical, mental, and emotional factors that impact our well-being. This can be everything from financial health and work life to family, access to care, and our support networks. Simply stated, it’s about taking a mindful approach to daily living — considering your strengths and challenges, taking realistic steps to improve areas as you desire, and always keeping in mind what matters to you in your life to motivate you along the way. The program also includes a wealth of information relating to SPJST activities.

View the March 2022 Fraternal Focus webcast. SPJST’s emphasis on health and wellness complements the “fiscal fitness” aspect of SPJST. The goal is to support, motivate, and encourage the physical and emotional wellbeing of our SPJST members and employees. Guest presenter Joan Vanicek, who is the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention program manager at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Temple, builds on the theme of putting health and wellness on your 2022 calendar with the emphasis on healthy eating and what we can all do in order to sustain healthy eating habits. The webcast also includes a wealth of information relating to SPJST activities.

View the January 2022 Fraternal Focus webcast. Health and wellness. It’s the kind of thing that SPJST – as a fraternal life company – would do well to promote and that members will find beneficial. There’s an incredible amount of information out there just waiting to be shared. The challenge is finding an effective way to parcel out the information in a meaningful way. Beginning with the January Fraternal Focus Webcast, SPJST takes on the broad topic of health and wellness with an introductory emphasis on the importance of creating a more active lifestyle, regardless of where you reside on the age timeline. Special guest and licensed dietician Joan Vanicek explores a whole health approach through self-care, motivation, ability, and goal-setting.

View the October 2021 Fraternal Focus webcast. SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek and Vice President of Sales and Marketing Delisle Doherty explore the benefits of the SPJST Annuity Program and share the latest SPJST news and updates.

View the September 2021 Fraternal Focus webcast. SPJST President/CEO Brian Vanicek and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny continue to explore SPJST’s long and colorful history and travel back to SPJST’s roots with a special visit to Fayetteville, Texas.

View the July 2021 Fraternal Focus webcast. History can be a great teacher and source of wisdom. The past gives us the big picture and can even refocus us on the present. Join SPJST President Brian Vanicek and Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny as they explore SPJST’s long and colorful history, how it all started, how it evolved, and where it may be going.

View the June 2021 Fraternal Focus webcast. A strongly established branding campaign can help increase business value. That’s a given. Get the inside track on SPJST’s exciting new branding campaign on the June Fraternal Focus Webcast. SPJST President Brian Vanicek, Vice President Delisle Doherty, and Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny talk about the branding initiatives that are currently being put into play.

View the May 2021 Fraternal Focus webcast. It’s all about members helping members! We talk about rekindling an old idea with a new twist – the SPJST Member Services Directory. This member benefit will soon be available for SPJST members to promote their business or service. Tune in for a sneak preview and to to find out all the details on how to be listed in our brand new directory.

View the April 2021 Fraternal Focus webinar. SPJST President Brian Vanicek shares information about The SPJST Foundation. The SPJST Foundation was established as an independent 501(c)3 non-profit corporation in 2012 to administer to the growth of the Czech Heritage Museum and Genealogy Center in Temple, educational programs at Camp Kubena, and endeavors of significant merit and in line with the Foundation’s objectives. The April Fraternal Focus takes a closer look at the Foundation, its accomplishments and aspirations.

View the March 2021 Fraternal Focus webinar. We explore the benefits of the new 1-Year and 2-Year Annuity Program and share the latest SPJST news and updates. Presenters were SPJST President Brian Vanicek, Vice President Delisle Doherty, and Annuity/IRA Specialist Marissa Salinas. Lucky door prize winners were Victoria M. Ramirez of Lodge 133, San Antonio; Fred Barton of Lodge 91, San Jacinto; Gay Revel of Lodge 97, Placedo; and Armando Diaz of Lodge 79, Corpus Christi.

View the February 2021 Fraternal Focus webinar. The focus was on “fraternalism.” We explored the role of the local lodge in the community and why it’s a business model that is right for the times. Lucky door prize winners were Cathy Garcia of Lodge 40, El Campo-Hillje; Rubie Volek of Lodge 187, Round Rock; and Karen Kaspar of Lodge 30, Taiton.

Watch the SPJST Fraternal Focus December 2020 Webinar to learn more life insurance needs and options to simplify the buying process.

Watch the SPJST Fraternal Focus November 2020 Webinar to learn more about several benefits of SPJST (PerkSpot, Travel Insurance, Amazon Smile). See a video from Lodge 24, Cyclone’s successful barbecue lunch fundraiser.

Watch the SPJST Fraternal Focus October 2020 Webinar featuring the importance of strategic planning. Hear from representatives of Lodges 25, Ennis; 88, Houston; and 48, Beyersville.