It's called the Vestnik and it's the SPJST's weekly membership newspaper. Translated, the name means "bulletin" and in the year 2008, it has been 96 years since Mr. Frank Fabian edited and published the first issue in Hallettsville, Texas.
SPJST members believed then - just as now - in the necessity of effective and regular communication between all parts of the organization. In a very real way, the newspaper has been a builder of images and a shaper of opinions and attitudes about the fraternal activities, insurance and other benefits available to members.
Through two world wars, the Great Depression and decades of national and international tension and triumph, the Vestnik continues to evolve to reflect the changing needs and special concerns of SPJST members. On a weekly basis, the Vestnik delivers news on a wide range of organizational and cultural topics. In addition, each issue provides SPJST members with a forum for sharing news and information about happenings at their local lodges and youth clubs.
Subscriptions to the Vestnik are free upon request to members of SPJST. Non-members may purchase a subscription to the newspaper at the rate of $25 annually. Subscription requests may be directed to the Financial Secretary's Office, in care of the SPJST Home Office in Temple.
Vestnik Deadline
Wednesday at 5 p.m. prior to the publication date
Send Vestnik information directly to:
Vestnik Editor/Director of Communication Melanie Zavodny
melaniez@vvm.com
P.O. Box 100
Temple, Texas 76503-0100
(254) 774-7447 fax
(800) 727-7578 • (254) 534-0807