Susan has been a member of SPJST for 50 years.  She served her lodge as hall manager.  Susan made sure that all of the preparations-from sending out invitations to ordering the food-were in order for special lodge recognition events, including presentations to 50 and 75 year members.  Susan chaired a fundraiser for the Ben and Martha Trcalek Endowed Scholarship Fund.  In addition to hosting all rental parties at the lodge hall, she oversaw the everyday operations, rentals, maintenance, cleaning, filing state sales tax, and IRS 990 and 990-T forms.  Further, she ensured that all rules and regulations of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission were enforced.
As an SPJST Fraternal Life Insurance sales agent, Susan made it her job to identify and secure new members for the lodge.  Even as she promoted the benefits of life insurance, Susan strived to convey to new members the essence of what it means to be "fraternal," all the while encouraging members to get involved in the lodge and take advantage of the fraternal benefits available for adults as well as youth members.  Susan served as District One Youth Counselor, promoting youth activities and involvement for six youth clubs in the district.  She chaired the SPJST Insurance Committee and was a member of the Special Structure Committee. Susan also served as reporter for the SPJST Education and Nature Center (ENC) Board of Directors.  She also assisted with a fundraiser at Cooper Farm and built bird houses for the bluebird trail at the ENC.
Susan served her community by assisting with the annual Go Texan fundraiser and to secure applicants for the scholarship at Caldwell High School.  She assembled fruit bags for distribution at a local nursing home on Valentine's Day in addition to visiting and playing dominoes and bingo with the residents.  Susan continued to collect canned drink pull tabs from various locations in support of the statewide initiative to support Temple's Ronald McDonald House.  She made items to donate for American soldiers in Irag through the high school's HOPE Club and the local SPJST youth club.  She also participated in the Evening Lions Club fundraiser basketball game against the Harlem Globetrotter Ambassadors.  Susan is a lifetime member of the New Tabor Brethren Church, the Christian Sisters organization, and assisted in preparation of meals at funerals.
Susan mobilized youth and adults in the community in many ways, including providing assistance and participation in the Caldwell FFA Booster Club fundraisers for scholarships.  The funds from these events were used to assist FFA Youth in attending various leadership and judging contests throughout the year as well as attending the state and national conventions and for scholarships.  She supported and encouraged adults and youth to get involved in fundraisers which benefited Project Graduation and other charitable activities at Caldwell High.  To youth and parents, she communicated the importance of community involvement while teaching sound business, leadership, and organizational skills.  She emphasized that our youth need to be proud of what they are doing for their community.