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editor Sharlet Sladecek 3 Letter from the President Letter from the Editor voted on Bylaw changes and elected state officers + directors  LODGENEWS Officers. 4 Lodge News president Wiley Shockley 7 Lodge Meetings vice president Wes Jackson When organized the Association did not have vice president-at-large Richard Hykel lodges. In a meeting held February 4, 1902 the secretary James Smith Bylaws were amended and it was approved HOME OFFICENEWS district directors 8 that local lodges should be organized in each district 1 Joe W. Liles community. Members are to elect lodge P.O. Box 366 | Holland, TX 76534 Home Office News officers consisting of a president, vice president, district 2 Julius Dubcak secretary, treasurer and appraiser. Local 1400 Katie Lynch Dr. | Pflugerville, TX 78660 It is the principal for which RVOS was organized meetings were to be held every four months on district 3 Tom Stavinoha “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” that makes me 10420 Will Lehman Rd | Needville , TX 77461 the third Sunday of the month and local officers district 4 Dennis R. Vanek proud to be part of this company. In February to be elected for a two-year period. The first 501 Kelly Crick Rd | Victoria, TX 77904 1901 in the community of Ocker, Texas, the general convention was held July 18, 1904. district 5 Jack W. Clark company was organized because nine American During the fourth general convention held July 4000 S Georgia St, Ste B1 | Amarillo, TX 79109 citizens of the Czech descent saw how difficult 7-8, 1913 the delegates approved the provision district 6 Rhonda R. Steelman it was for families with limited financial 5780 Loving Trail | Frisco, TX 75034 that elected local lodge delegates represent the district 7 Wayne Wilson resources to rebuild after a fire or storm lodge in general conventions since the county 7026 E OSR | Bryan, TX 77808 destroyed or damaged their home or property. meetings were eliminated. home office 2301 S. 37th St. The basis of the organization was to provide mailing address mutual assistance to each other in the event of Why RVOS was organized and what transpired P.O. Box 6106 Temple, Texas 76503-6106 a loss by fire or storm with members obligating during the organization process has always been themselves to pay pro rata the losses of other an interest to me and I wanted to share this with 800.792.3084 RVOS.com members. April 6, 1901 the charter members you. In my local lodge meeting this year I felt published quarterly circulation over 55,000 applied for incorporation under the laws of the the family ties and friendship of the members official organ state of Texas. The Charter was approved June during the meeting. They were so cordial and RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, Texas 6, 1901. In July 1901 the Association began writing accepted me as their lodge president. I want to and additional mailing offices. insurance. The first members of the Association continue to be active in the local lodge as well Subscription price per year, $1.00 met June 15, 1901 to adopt Bylaws for the newly as in RVOS as I prepare to retire at the end of Send all change of address to: chartered Association and elect officers to Texas Farmer, this year. I encourage you to be active in your P.O. Box 6106, manage it. local lodge. Other than the being in the business Temple, TX 76503-6106. Always include your old and new address, of insurance it is also about “Neighbors Being lodge number, and zip code. The Bylaws addressed the purpose of Neighbors” to one another. postmaster send change of address to: the Association, what positions make up Texas Farmer, P.O. Box 6106, Temple, TX 76503-6106 notice of privacy policy management, what the duties of each position It has been a great privilege working for RVOS RVOS Insurance Group, including RVOS Farm Mutual were, that meetings should be held and Insurance Company, Priority One Insurance Company, and with all the people I have been associated New Century Insurance and RVOS General Agency, Inc., when, that admission fees be assessed, the with during the past 40 years. I have worked understands that securing your privacy is extremely important. We maintain physical and electronic safeguards insurance rates, the deadline for paying losses, with some extraordinary officers, directors, and enforce procedures to protect your non public personal underwriting guidelines, policy provisions, information. We do not sell, trade, lend, lease or share non numerous office staff and local lodge officers public personal information to affiliate or non-affiliated third duties of a member, that community meetings throughout the years. Each one of them has had parties, except as permitted by law. should be held, when the community meetings an impact in my life and my growth as a person We collect data from insurance applications. We may collect claim history, credit history, driving records and medical should be held and the purpose of the meetings. and an employee. records from a third party if necessary. Transactions will provide payment history, underwriting and claims information. We do share information between our group of companies One of the purposes of community meetings Respectfully, including name, address and transaction experience. However, we do not share medical or health information was for local members to elect a delegate to among companies or with third parties except to process county meetings. Each county was entitled to transactions or to provide services at your request. elect one delegate per 25 members or a fraction A full privacy policy is available on rvos.com/privacy or upon request by calling 800.792.3084. thereof. In the county meetings the delegates SHARLET SLADECEK The contents of this publication are not intended to provide Editor medical, financial or legal advice. RVOS recommends that you seek the advice of a competent professional for such services. 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Vranovice-Kelcice, Kralice na Hané, Dub nad LODGENEWS Moravou, Brodek u Prerova, Blažovice, Prace 4 Lodge News and Sokolnice. We visited the Austerlitz 7 Lodge Meetings Battlefield where Napoleon, the Grande Armée of France defeated a larger Russian and Austrian army led by Tsar Alexander I HOME OFFICENEWS and Holy Roman Emperor Francis II during the 8 Napoleonic Wars. Home Office News The next day we boarded a train for the capital city of . We traveled A JOURNEY TO THE HOMELAND through Bílovice nad Svitavou, Adamov, Blansko, Rájec-Jestrebí, Doubravice nad By RVOS President Wiley Shockley Svitavou, Lhota Rapotina, Letovice, Skrchov, Rozhraní, Brnenec, Brezová nad Svitavou, Once every 3 to 5 years, a group from RVOS Hradec nad Svitavou, , Opatov, Ceská makes a reciprocal marketing trip to visit our Trebová, Dlouhá Trevová, Ústí nad Orlicí, reinsurance partners in Europe as part of the Brandýs nad Orlicí, Chocen, Sruby, Dobríkov, pre-renewal reinsurance contract process. In Moravany, Kostenice, , Valy, Prelouc, Rokytnice Cemetary October we visited 18 of the Lloyd Syndicates Trnávka, Chavaletice, Týnec nad Labem, Starý in London and Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken Kolín, Kolín, Nová Ves l, Pecky, Porícany, Ceský (R+V Re) in Wiesbaden, Germany to update Brod and Úvaly. them on the state of RVOS for 2018 and to promote a strengthened relationship for the When we arrived in Prague we visited the future. These reinsurers are a major part of office of our broker Aon and was given the success RVOS has accomplished over the a tour of the facility by the head of years and their participation on our program reinsurance, Alla Migashko who was delightful is vital to a continued strong financial position and accommodating. From there we met for the Association. up with Jana Broulíková, a Czech Republic native and friend we know to guide us on Because RVOS was founded by Czech a walking tour of the City. Being a resident, immigrants or descendants of Czech Jana’s knowledge of the City and the Czech immigrants in 1901, being in the vicinity of culture provided a very rewarding experience their homeland gave us an opportunity to St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague for the group. She took us to the Hradcany visit some of the areas they came from. One Castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral, which is of our founders was F.J. Wotipka who was the highest point overlooking the City. From born in Chotabudice, Moravia. Joe Schiller, there we crossed the historic Charles Bridge the first President of RVOS was born in that crosses the Vltava River, built in 1357. Czechoslovakia in 1847 and J.R. Marek was We walked through old town Prague, visited also born in Czechoslovakia in 1856. My the American Embassy and had a dinner Great Grandmother Frances Repa was born of goulash in a bread bowl at a traditional in 1875 in Zadverice, Moravia and my Great sidewalk café. Jana was our Czech heroine Grandfather Josef P. Pokorny was born in 1878 because of the effort she made to plan the Aon Office in Prague in Rokytnice, Moravia. evening and for the culture of the City in which she made sure we experienced. Our group included my wife Mary and myself, RVOS Comptroller Renee Quinn and Dekuji, Jana! Thank you! spouse Bruce Entrop and Aon brokers Cory Schilling and Kevin Vance. was the first Also, a big thank you to Cory Schilling and town we visited and from there we traveled Kevin Vance of Aon who pre-planned and by car through a beautiful countryside of made all the travel arrangements, meeting small towns and villages to Rokytnice. We schedules and hotel accommodations for a passed through Podolí, Tvarožná, Holubice, very worthwhile, successful and productive American Embassy in Prague Rousínov, Komorany, Vyskov, Pustimee, Drysice, endeavor on behalf of RVOS.

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LODGE LODGE 9 25 Novy Tabor-Caldwell Lodge 9 donated $300 to the Duncanville Volunteer Fire Department on October 14 at the Deanville VFD Fundraiser. Pictured (L-R): Fire Department Representative Debbie Colley and Lodge Secretary Helen Paul. Novy-Tabor-Caldwell Lodge 9 held their annual meeting November 5 at the New Tabor SPJST Hall. Members enjoyed a meal, RVOS updates and door prizes. Pictured (L-R): District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, Agent Susan Skrabanek, San Angelo Lodge 25 held their annual meeting on September 16 at the Wall Lodge President Carol Petty and Lodge Secretary Helen Paul. Brethren Church Hall. Those in attendance enjoyed fellowship and a nice meal. LODGE 13 Pictured (L-R): Agents Ryan Jansa, Patti Pool, Ashley Tomlinson, Ryan Thoma, RVOS Claims Adjuster Ty Chandler, Lodge Vice President Janelle Marak-Cameron Lodge 13 held their annual meeting on October 7 at the Shockley, Lodge President Leonard Jansa, District 5 Director Jack Clark, Marak Parish Hall. Members enjoyed a delicious meal, RVOS updates and Lodge Secretary/Treasurer Charlene Dusek. door prizes. Pictured (L-R): Lodge President Gary Vrazel, Lodge Secretary Agnes LODGE 28 Kostroun, Agent Linda Wilde, Linda Wilson and District 7 Director A donation was made by Buchanan Wayne Wilson. Not pictured but in attendance RVOS Vice President Lake-Tow Lodge 28 to the Llano Wes Jackson. High School to establish the RVOS Lodge 28 FCCLA Marthlyn Chism Memorial Scholarship Fund at Llano High School. Pictured (L-R): Lodge President Charles Strong and Llano High School Counselor Terrie Smarr.

LODGE 31 LODGE 24

On October 21, Snook Lodge 31 held their annual meeting Fayetteville Lodge 24 held their annual meeting October 28 at the KJT Hall. at the Snook SPJST Hall. Members enjoyed a fajita meal, There were 18 members that enjoyed a catered BBQ meal. fellowship, door prizes and RVOS updates. Pictured (L-R): District 2 Director Julius Dubcak, Agent Anthony Baumbach, Pictured (L-R): District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, Agent Bill Lodge Financial Secretary Richard Meyer, new Lodge Secretary Renee Kulhanek, Orsak, Lodge President Walter Vajdak, Lodge Vice President Lodge Vice President John Kulhanek and Lodge President Roy Kulhanek. Lyndon Jakubik and Lodge Secretary Tom Junek.

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LODGE 46 LODGE 80 Smetana-Bryan Lodge 80 held their annual meeting on October 28 at the C&J Barbeque in Bryan. After the business meeting members enjoyed a delicious barbeque meal and door prizes. Pictured (L-R): District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, Lodge President Dorothy Dlabay, Agent Susan Skrabanek and Lodge Secretary Pat Fagan.

Krizan-West Lodge 46 held its annual meeting and dinner on October 7 at the Cottonwood Hall. A delicious meal was served to the members in attendance. Pictured (L-R): District 1 Director Joe Liles, Agent Burl Shelton, Lodge President Dorothy Uptmor, Lodge Vice President Milton Peterson, Lodge Secretary Georgie Nors, and Agent Robert (Bob) Nors. LODGE 79

LODGE 108 Houston Lodge 108 donated $500 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pictured (L-R): Lodge Secretary Stan Cerny and Annie Smith with September 10, RVOS Insurance and Bryan Lodge 79 presented the Robertson St. Jude Children’s Hospital. County Crime Stoppers board of directors with a $500 donation. Pictured Back Row (L-R): Board members: Nick Johnson, Kimberly On September 19, Houston Lodge McCormick, and Shirley Bielamowicz 108 donated $500 to MD Anderson Front Row (L-R): Board members: John Turner, Neal Fuller, Board President Cancer Center. Nester Leamon, District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, Lodge Secretary Linda Pictured (L-R): DNP, RN, OCN Wilson, and Board member Angie Bates. Kimberly Hermis, Development Specialist Jennifer Meyer, Lodge LODGE 81 President Dennis Hermis and Elizabeth Hermis. Olomouc-Bryan Lodge 81 held their annual meeting on October 7 at C&J Barbeque. Members LODGE 124 enjoyed a barbeque lunch, RVOS Forest Glade-Mexia Lodge updates and door prizes. 124 made a $500 donation to Habitat for Humanity on Pictured (L-R): RVOS Corporate October 12. Secretary James Smith, Lodge President & Agent Buddy Pictured (L-R): Agent Deborah Zemanek, Linda Wilson and Cooper and Habitat for District 7 Director Wayne Wilson. Humanity Officer Connie McGilvray.

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LODGE 127 LODGE 149 Rozkvet-Jourdanton Lodge 127 held their annual meeting on October 28 at the Jourdanton Community Center in Jourdanton. After 26 years of service as Lodge Secretary Bettie House will be retiring. Rebecca Tymrak was elected to take her place. Pictured (L-R): New Lodge Secretary Rebecca Tymrak, retiring Lodge Secretary Bettie House, Lodge President Bobby Tymrak, Vice President John R. Muckleroy, Agent Janice Favor and District 4 Director Dennis Vanek. Rockdale Lodge 149 held their annual meeting on October 27 at the KC Hall in Rockdale. Lodge President Doug Williams and Lodge Secretary Debra Konarik, both retiring, were recognized for their years of loyal service. Agent Belinda Braddock will serve as Lodge President and Cynthia Gonzalez will serve as Lodge Secretary. Pictured (L-R): District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, retiring Lodge President Doug Williams, new Lodge President/Agent Belinda Braddock, new Lodge Secretary Cynthia Gonzalez, retiring Lodge Secretary Debra Konarik, and Corporate Secretary Jamie Smith.

LODGE 136 Selma Lodge 136 held their annual meeting on October 6 at Herbert’s Taco Hut in New Braunfels, TX. Following the meeting the members enjoyed a meal and door The lodge made a $600 donation to Milam County Child Protective prizes. Services. The Milam County CPS’s mission is to support a network of volunteers concerned with the welfare of children, especially those Pictured (L-R): District 4 Director Dennis Vanek, Agent Phillip Kostroun, suffering from abuse or neglect Pictured (L-R): District 7 Director Lodge Secretary Judy Kostroun and Lodge President Renee Wilson, not Wayne Wilson, Lodge President Doug Williams, CPS Board Director pictured: Lodge Vice President Wayne Kostroun. Jeanie Weed, Agent Belinda Braddock, RVOS Corporate Secretary James Smith, Lodge Secretary Debra Konarik and members Cynthia LODGE 143 Gonzalez, Patsy David, Elsie Svrcek and Adeline Kovar. Academy Lodge 143 held their annual meeting October 21. The members enjoyed a delicious meal and door prizes. Pictured (L-R): Agent Sandra Garrett, Lodge President Sharlet Sladecek, Shirley Liles, and District 1 Director Joe Liles. Lodge Secretary Virginia Silvers was unable to attend the meeting and was missed.

On October 24 Rockdale Lodge 149 President Doug Williams presented a $600 check to Place of Hope Board member Danice Hurt. The Place of Hope Pregnancy Center is a dynamic center for informing those with an unplanned pregnancy of options and help, available to them in a non-judgmental environment. Pictured (L-R): RVOS member Bea Williams, Lodge President Doug Williams, Place of Hope Board member Danice Hurt, Lodge Secretary Debra Konarik and Place of Hope representative Mary Ross.

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LODGE 153 Southeast Dallas Lodge 153 held their annual meeting on October 28 at Spring Creek BBQ in Mesquite. Picture (L-R): Lodge Secretary Jeff Cormier, Agent Michelle Cormier, District 6 Director Rhonda Steelman, Lodge Vice President/Agent Tiffany Hale Yohner and Lodge President James Hale.

LODGE 199 Lake Livingston Lodge 199 held their annual meeting on October 18 at The Catfish King in Livingston, TX. They presented donations to Livingston and Onalaska Fire Departments, Center of Hope, FAITH Military Support Group and SAFFE House.

Pictured back row (L-R): District 2 Director Julius Dubcak, Livingston Fire Department Representative Craig Jones, Onalaska Fire Department Representative Mandy Hodge, and Agent Mary Lima. Front Row (L-R): Center of Hope Representative Randy Crow, FAITH Military Support Group Representative Bea Ellis, SAAFE House Pictured (L-R): District 2 Director Julius Dubcak, Agent Mary Lima, Lodge Representative Christina Stutts and Lodge Secretary Evelyn Mauck. Secretary Evelyn Mauck, and Lodge President Charles Fuller.

LODGEMEETINGS Caldwell Lodge 9 Dallas Lodge 142 Member Appreciation Lunch Meeting Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019 Time: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm Date: Thursday, January 17, 2019 Location: New Tabor SPJST #17/CSA Hall Time: 5:30 pm Invitations will be mailed to members with RSVP Place: Circle Grill, 3702 Buckner Blvd., Dallas, TX information Annual Dinner Ragsdale Lodge 117 Date: Sunday, March 17, 2019 Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019 Time: Social 12:00 to 1:00 Time: 11:30 am Social Dinner 1:00 to 2:00 12:00 Meal Meeting 2:00 to 3:00 Place: Inez Community Center Social 3:00 to 4:00 Place: Sokol Dallas 7448 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX

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Fun For All District 7 Playground Sponsors Kolache Festival

The 34th annual Kolache Festival was held Saturday, September 8, in Caldwell, Texas. Included among the highlighted events was the crowning of the 2018 Miss Kolache Festival Queen, Miss Kaylea Walker. RVOS Insurance along with Agents Lawrence Vavra, Tina Vavra and Susan RVOS District 7 Director Wayne Wilson and RVOS Insurance sponsored Skrabanek were the title sponsors of the 2018 Kolache Festival Queen’s the “Fun for All Playground” located in College Station’s Central Park. contest. The groundbreaking was held October 29. The playground will be a safe atmosphere for individuals with special needs and be designed with Pictured L-R: District 7 Director Wayne Wilson, Agent Lodge 6, 9 & 80 various ability levels to incorporate educational aspects and challenges to Susan Skrabanek, 2018 Kolache Festival Queen Kaylea Walker, Agents spark imagination and enhance quality of life. It will be used by many Lodge 7 & 54 Tina Vavra and Lawrence Vavra. families to provide hours of fun for those who are often unable to participate. RVOS is proud to partner with local organizations to provide such a worthwhile and needed project. Pictured (L-R) back row: “Fun for All Playground” Steering Committee, RVOS Sponsors Military which includes representatives from area Rotary, Lions and Kiwanis clubs, City of College Station and Coach Blair Charities. front row: Steering Appreciation Luncheon Committee Representative Lisa Aldrich, RVOS Lodge 79 Secretary Linda Wilson, RVOS District 7 Director Wayne Wilson and granddaughters, Calli Wilson and Haley Wilson. Brazos County Youth Commercial Heifer Show RVOS District 7 Director Wayne Wilson and RVOS Insurance sponsored the Junior Record RVOS was a proud sponsor of the 34th Annual Military Appreciation Book and Interview Award at the Luncheon held in Temple on October 30 in conjunction with Fort Hood Brazos County Youth Commercial which honors the past, present and future generations of military Heifer Show held October 26 –27. personnel in Central Texas. RVOS member John Sumbera was recently Reagan Brown was the first-place honored for his service as a Sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam winner. This award recognizes War. He was presented a Certificate of Honor from the Central Texas Fort the participant who has excelled Hood Chapter. in record keeping, accounting, financials and interview skills. Pictured (L-R): RVOS Corporate Secretary Jamie Smith, RVOS President Congratulations Reagan on your Wiley Shockley, John Sumbera, RVOS District 1 Director Joe Liles and RVOS accomplishment. Vice President at-Large Richard Hykel.

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Statement of Ownership and 24th Cesky Vecer Circulation Austin Czech Historical Association held its Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1. Publication Title 2. Publication Number 3. Filing Date

_ 24th Annual Ceský Vecer on October 21 at Texas Farmer -- Rolnik 5 4 0 0 2 0 10-1-2018 4. Issue Frequency 5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6. Annual Subscription Price

Quarterly 4 $1.00 7. Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4®) Contact Person Saengerrunde Hall. RVOS District 2 Director Sharlet Sladecek Telephone (Include area code) 2301 South 37th, P O Box 6106, Temple, Bell County, TX 76503 254-773-2181 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer)

Julius Dubcak was a speaker at this event that 2301 South 37th, P O Box 6106, Temple, Bell County, TX 76503 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address)

honored the creation of the independent RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company, P O Box 6106, Temple TX 76503 Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

Sharlet Sladecek, RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company, P O Box 6106, Temple, TX 76503 country of Czechoslovakia. Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address)

Sharlet Sladecek, RVOS Farm Mutual Insurance Company, P O Box 6106, Temple, TX 76503

10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name Complete Mailing Address

Texas Farmer - Rolnik P O Box 6106, Temple, TX 76503

Wiley Shockley, President P O Box 6106, Temple, TX 76503

11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box None Full Name Complete Mailing Address

12. Tax Status (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months Has Changed During Preceding 12 Months (Publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement) Czech PS Form 3526, July 2014 [Page 1 of 4 (see instructions page 4)] PSN: 7530-01-000-9931 PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com.

13. Publication Title 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below

15. Extent and Nature of Circulation Average No. Copies No. Copies of Single Each Issue During Issue Published Preceding 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date

a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run)

Heritage (1) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) b. Paid Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid Circulation (2) (By Mail distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) and Outside Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers, (3) the Mail) Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS®

Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS (4) (e.g., First-Class Mail®)

c. Total Paid Distribution [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)]

d. Free or (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 Nominal Rate Distribution (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 Day (By Mail and Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS Outside (3) the Mail) (e.g., First-Class Mail)

(4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means)

The American Czech Culture Society and its e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4))

f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e) member societies sponsored Czech Heritage g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3))

h. Total (Sum of 15f and g)

i. Percent Paid Day held on October 28 at Sokol hall in Dallas TX. (15c divided by 15f times 100) RVOS along with Dallas Lodge 142 sponsored an ad * If you are claiming electronic copies, go to line 16 on page 3. If you are not claiming electronic copies, skip to line 17 on page 3. in the Czech Heritage Day program. Dallas Lodge 142 President Laddie Gajdica and Helen Gajdica represented the lodge and helped with the event. PS Form 3526, July 2014 (Page 2 of 4)

Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 16. Electronic Copy Circulation Average No. Copies No. Copies of Single Each Issue During Issue Published Fraud Online Fee Preceding 12 Months Nearest to Filing Date a. Paid Electronic Copies

b. Total Paid Print Copies (Line 15c) + Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a) Reward Payments c. Total Print Distribution (Line 15f) + Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a) d. Percent Paid (Both Print & Electronic Copies) (16b divided by 16c Í 100)

� I certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (electronic and print) are paid above a nominal price.

17. Publication of Statement of Ownership

If you know someone who The RVOS Insurance Group The following RVOS fee schedule � If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed Publication not required.

in the ______issue of this publication. commits insurance fraud, speak accepts electronic funds transfer is being provided for your 18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Date Schedule 10-1-2018 I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form up! Stopping fraudulent activity (EFT) or credit card payment information and convenience. or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). helps keep premiums down. If through Visa, Mastercard, you know someone who commits American Express or Discover. Annual Policy Fee - $25.00 arson or theft of property insured Quarterly Fee - $5.00 per quarter by RVOS, let us know. If that You can pay online by going to Monthly Draft Fee - $1.00 per person is convicted, you could www.rvos.com/payments month receive a reward up to $500. Late Fee: $25.00 per policy

PS Form 3526, July 2014 (Page 3 of 4) PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com.

9 DECEMBER 2018 ROLNÍK HomeOfficeNews Pet Insurance Now Offered Through the RVOS General Agency

Our pets are part of the family, and we want to keep them healthy, happy, and safe. But sometimes it's impossible to protect them from an accident or illness, and with the rising cost of veterinary care, bills can quickly add up. Many pet parents are not in a position to cover these unexpected costs—that's where pet insurance comes in.

Pet insurance is for those unexpected mishaps, catastrophes and illnesses that you just can't plan for—like when the dog accidentally eats something he shouldn't. Bottom line: if you have pet insurance, you don't have to make a hard choice between the best care for your pet and your finances.

RVOS Insurance Agency has recently teamed up with Healthy Paws Pet Insurance to offer you pet insurance. If you have questions about this coverage or would like to get a quote you may contact your Agent or the RVOS General Agency at 1-800-328-3379 ext. 251 or 228. RVOS Hosts BBQ Night

RVOS Farm Mutual along with Aon Benfield hosted a bar-b-que and night at the rodeo in Bulverde, Texas for reinsurance partners from around the world who were in San Antonio for the NAMIC Convention in September. For many, it was their first rodeo and a great time was experienced by all who attended.

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RVOS Service Pins

SHARLET SLADECEK was recognized and honored with a reception on November 5 for her 40 years-service with RVOS. 40 She began her career as President Jerry Valchar’s Secretary and YEARS Receptionist. Upon Mr. Valchar retiring she served as Executive Secretary for President Glenn Hutka and Vice President’s Emil Brozek and James May. When Mr. Hutka retired in 1998, she served under President James May. In 2002 she served as Executive Assistant under President Mike McMahan and in 2010 Interim President Larry Wentrcek. She now serves as Assistant Vice President with President Wiley Shockley and is the Editor of the Rolnik. She and her husband Mike have been married 40 years and reside at Morgans Point Resort. They have one son Jared, and a granddaughter Melynnie. They are members of Christ the King Catholic Church. In her spare-time she likes to read, fish, hunt, get out on the lake with her kayak, work out in the yard, work out at the gym, and spend time with her granddaughter. Sharlet will retire at the end of the year. We congratulate her for her many years-service and wish her many happy years in her retirement.

20 YEARS CHERIME GREENMAN was recognized September 24 for her 20 years-service with Priority One Insurance Company. She began her career in 1998 as Policy Processor. In 2000 she obtained her agent license and started working in the RVOS General Agency. She has served as the Administrative Assistant, Executive Administrator Assistant and just recently was promoted to Operations Manager. Cherime has two children, Parker age 22 and Morgan age 16. She and her family live in the Bruceville-Eddy area. Cherime enjoys spending time gardening, creating tasty new dishes, reading and spending relaxing time with friends and family. We congratulate Cherime and wish her many more years’ service.

5 5 YEARS KAITLYN WHITE was recognized August 26 for YEARS KELLY DENMAN was recognized October 16 her 5 years of service with RVOS. Kaitlyn began for her 5 years of service with RVOS. Kelly her career in the Underwriting department works in the Accounting Department as Senior as an Underwriting Assistant. In July 2017 she Staff Accountant. She is a graduate of Temple promoted to an Underwriter. Kaitlyn and her High School and Baylor University. She has husband Nathan live in Temple with their a BBA in Accounting/Finance. She and her daughter Addison and are anxiously waiting on husband Bryan of 31 years live in Temple. They the arrival of their new son, Landon. Kaitlyn’s have three children, Travis, Sydney and Abby. hobbies include baking and crafting. We Kelly enjoys sewing, gardening and watching congratulate Kaitlyn and wish her many more sports, especially the Houston Astros. We years’ service. congratulate Kelly and wish her many more years’ service.

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