Vol. 125, No. 1
December 2021
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Applications being accepted for Board of Directors ➤ Pg. 3
Lodges make donations to strengthen communities ➤ Pgs. 6-7
Camp making exciting changes for 2022 ➤ Pg. 8
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We wish you a Merry Christmas & a blessed & prosperous New Year!
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HERMANN SONS LIFE USPS 242200 Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas Published Monthly by HERMANN SONS LIFE 515 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941w San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 DIRECTORS Sandra Jones, Chair Mike Beam Suzanne Hildebrand David Noak Stan Steiger David Wolf OFFICERS President and CEO Eugene Zollinger Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek Vice President of Information Technology Matt Walker
LAWS COMMITTEE
Norma Bruns Tommy Daum Agnes Dreibrodt Lillian Franckowiak Debbie Gold Charles Knibbe David Lewis
Jeanette Preuss Robert Prewitt Steven Schellenberg Marlin Tanneberger Ronald Wiatrek Janet Zabransky Gerald Ziemnicki
MEMBER BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Gary Falkenberg Shirley Faske Tammy Kelley Bradley Klein
Ed Kurtz Stephen Prewitt Laura Thigpen
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Byron Tammy Haecker Marsha Kocurek
Sherry Rakowitz Lisa Rozacky Irene Schwertner
BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Brad Dietrich Robert Herridge Tammy Jones Edward J. Muehlbrad
Doug Saathoff Laura Tiffin Lori Todd
President's Message Reviewing '21 and a look forward to '22 By EUGENE ZOLLINGER President and CEO As I sit down to write this article, it is just two days until Thanksgiving . But by the time you read this (not counting those of you who will have read the online version), it will be the week after Thanksgiving and our attention will have turned to Christmas and all that it takes to get ready for the biggest holiday of the year . I sincerely hope that every one of my Hermann Sons Life friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving full of good food and lots of time spent with family and friends . I also hope that your Christmas celebration – whether it be big or small – will be merry and that it will be full of love and peace . We could all use a lot more of both of those these days . As we move quickly toward the New Year, let’s take a few sentences to look back on a busy and productive year for Hermann Sons Life . Probably the most exciting happening was the premiere of the "Behind the Scenes with Laurence Fishburne" documentary in May . It gave us a chance to deliver our story to a broad
audience and we feel confident it will continue to pay dividends for years to come . Early in the year, the Home Office switched to new accounting software . We have most of the kinks worked out and are looking forward to a smoother budgeting cycle for 2022 . Our campers returned to Comfort this summer and the season proved to be a big success . There were some additional safety measures in place to deal with the pandemic but all in all the season ran smoothly . You can turn to Page 8 of this issue to learn all about the exciting changes that Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett has in store for our campers in 2022 . Speaking of Camp, we held a Membership Appreciation Picnic at Camp in September and it was a big success . We plan to bring it back in 2022 and hope more members will take advantage of this fun-filled day at our beautiful property in the Texas Hill Country . The Marketing Department has been busy with the 2022 campaign that has expanded our reach . I hope you have seen at least one of the three interviews
I did with local San Antonio television stations and that you have seen our ads on social media and local streaming services . We are working hard to spread the word about Hermann Sons Life and the great products and benefits we offer . We want and need to expand the Hermann Sons Life family . Without growth we cannot remain sustainable . Now let’s take a look at 2022 and what we have to look forward to . Of course, the big event next year will be the Convention Assembly scheduled for May 1012 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos . We have a lot of important business to attend to at this gathering and I hope that all of our eligible lodges are represented . We need your input as we make important decisions about the future of our organization . Of course, we also want to have a little fun . Rest assured that our Convention co-chairs, Cecily Kelly and Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, are putting together a program that will give us time for business and fraternalism . Also, in 2022, the Home Office will be transitioning to a new
Lodge Reports Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bexar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cat Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Bielau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Vogt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prinz Solms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Richland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rosenberg-Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Eugene Zollinger policy administration system . This is a major undertaking for the staff . There are bound to be a few bumps along the way and we will need your patience as we navigate through the process . More on that later . I’m sure there will be other exciting happenings in the New Year and I look forward to them all . I am proud to be a part of this organization and I pledge to work hard each and every day to help it grow and prosper .
Monthly Features 14 18 21 15 18 19 16 19 22 14 14 17 15 16 13 17 17 21 15 13
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President's Message Calendar of Events Pioneer Members In Memoriam Memorial Donations
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Holiday drive benefits SA Food Bank Director applications open Lodges strengthening communities Medical Notes Make a Difference Day project
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Estate Planning Organizer Recommenders listed Pearl Hunt retires New agents welcomed Top producers announced Agent listing
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Answer to puzzles on Pg . 24 Exciting changes coming to Camp Shining Stars
New This Month
Sales News
Youth in Action
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Board candidates can complete online application SAN ANTONIO – Applications are now being accepted for candidates for the Hermann Sons Life Board of Directors. The deadline for submittals is 11:59 p.m. on Jan. 31, 2022. Directors support Hermann Sons Life by providing missionbased leadership, strategic governance and organizational and fiduciary oversight. Six directors will be elected by the delegates to a four-year term at the 48th Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly, May 1012, 2022, in San Marcos, Texas. The board will traditionally meet a minimum of four times annually for full-day meetings typically held on weekdays at the Home Office in San Antonio and perform other assigned duties that may require travel. The minimum requirements
for board candidates include, but are not limited to: • Hermann Sons Life member for a minimum of three years who is 18 years of age or older as of May 10, 2022 • In good standing with premiums and local lodge dues paid current through the election • Complete and meet minimum requirements associated with the Hermann Sons Life Background Check Authorization, Texas Department of Insurance Biographical Affidavit and Hermann Sons Life Conflict of Interest Statement • Possess and prove as many of the following core competencies as possible. You must possess and prove at least three to be elected Director and five to be elected Chair.
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Business Judgement Vision Strategic insight Management skills Leadership Industry knowledge Financial literacy Financial accounting skills Professional communication skills - Ability to navigate current technology Core competency definitions can be viewed on the online application. Candidates should also have: • A commitment to and understanding of Hermann Sons Life, its members and the fraternal system, preferably based on experience • Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and a passion for improving the lives of members
• Extensive professional experience with significant executive leadership accomplishments in business, government or the nonprofit sector • The desire and energy to actively participate in and contribute to meetings and other assignments. • The ability to fulfill the responsibilities described in the Board of Diretors job description The full job description can be viewed on the online application. Hermann Sons Life members who meet the minimum requirements are eligible to apply for the Board of Directors. Those ineligible for election to the Hermann Sons Life Board of Directors: • Current employees of Hermann Sons Life • Former employees and of-
ficers of Hermann Sons Life who have been terminated or are not eligible for rehire • Residents of the Hermann Sons Life Retirement Home • Any person who has an aggregate of two elected four-year terms as a Hermann Sons Life Board Director All applications will be subject to the review and approval of a Vetting Committee as defined by the Board of Directors Manual. To complete an application visit hermannsonslife.org and click Contact Us, then Employment, then Home Office. Questions or requests for additional information should be directed to Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, who serves as the Board Candidate Liaison, at 800-234-4124, ext. 233.
Holiday drive will benefit SA Food Bank Hermann Sons Life is partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank to help San Antonio and surrounding communities throughout this holiday season. The local food bank fights hunger in a 29-county service area and serves 120,000 individuals a week. In addition to food items, monetary donations are also being accepted. For every $1 the food bank receives in donations, it can provide seven meals to the community in
need. A food collection barrel is located at the Home Office now through Dec. 17. Donations may be made weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Most needed items include peanut butter, cereal, tuna, beans, rice, mac and cheese, chili, canned stews, canned soups, canned luncheon meats, pop top food items, baby food and diapers. In addition to the food and mon-
etary fund drive, the Hermann Sons Life holiday drive also includes the collection of pet food on behalf of DaisyCares. A separate barrel for pet donations is also available for dog food, cat food, treats, cat litter and supplies. DaisyCares provides pet food for over 76,000 pets annually. For questions or more information, contact the Member Benefits Department at 800-234-4124, ext. 238.
Events EVERY WEDNESDAY – It’s Swing Dance Night in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom, 525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. Arrive at 7 p.m. for a lesson and stick around for the dance party that starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 per person for the lessons and dance or $5 to enjoy the dance after 8:15 p.m. EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thursday night at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge-Turner Hall in Yoakum. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 361-293-557. EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thursday night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. EVERY SUNDAY – Foxtrot Ronde Rounds lessons are taught each Sunday at 2 p.m. in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom, 525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio.
DECEMBER 11 – Public dance featuring The Red Ravens from 8-11:30 p.m. at the DaCosta Lodge Hall. Cost for dance is $10. Everyone 12 and under can attend free of charge. 16 – A Jazz Holiday Show with Albert Garcia will be held live in the Rathskeller of the San Antonio Home Association Building at 525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. The show starts at 8 p.m. 17 – The Rathskeller of the San Antonio Home Association Building at 525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, will host Trivia Night. 31 – New Year’s Eve dance planned at DaCosta Lodge Hall. Tainted Heart will provide the music. The dance is open to anyone age 13 and up. For pricing and table package info, visit bit.ly/DaCostaLodge.
If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here and in the Events section of the Hermann Sons Life website, call Kathie Ninneman, 210-226-9261, ext. 273, or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273, or email kathien@hermannsonslife.org.
Editor/Communications Director Kathie Ninneman 210-226-9261, ext. 273 email: kathien@hermannsonslife.org Assistant Editor/Assistant Communications Director Elaine Soto 210-226-9261, ext. 279 email: elaines@hermanns onslife.org Fax: 1-888-443-3377 or 210-892-0252 Website: www.hermannsonslife.org All news articles and photographs should be mailed to: Editor, Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 or emailed to: kathien@hermannsonslife.org Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication. The Hermann Sons Life newspaper is an official publication of Hermann Sons Life. The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the President and CEO, and the President and CEO shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of Hermann Sons Life as editor and/ or business manager thereof (Art. 38, Grand Lodge Laws).
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Sales
Difficult conversations need to be held before it's too late By ROBIN CZARNEK Vice President of Sales This is the final part in my estate planning series. We have had some very positive feedback about the My Estate Planning Organizer that we have put together and made available on our website. If you haven’t already checked it out, now is a good time to do that. Visit our website home page, www.hermannsonslife.org, to access the organizer.
Hunt retires as agent Pearl Hunt, right, was recently recognized as she retires as a field agent for Hermann Sons Life. Pearl is a member of Corpus Christi Lodge. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek presented her with a certificate. In her 14 years of service, Pearl wrote life insurance applications for many junior members who became students in the Corpus Christi School of Dance.
On Track For Growth Two receive gift cards for recommendations
The Sales Department is recognizing 10 recommenders for the month of October. This brings the total to 267 members recommending 351 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2021. The winners of the $50 gift cards for October are David A. Landgrebe from Yorktown Lodge and Mary E. Hernandez from Cibolo Lodge. Congratulations to the following October recommenders: Recommender Agent Dorothy Kreusel Ruth Bailey Jo Ann Massengale Chris Naughton Mary Hernandez (^) Carol Krauss Gary Hotz Wayne Tiffin Artis Karnei Paula Gebert David Landgrebe (#) Nancy Walraven Billy Lane Sandra Jones Everly Macha Mary Seifert Sheila Novak Linda Mattocks James Stolte Jr. Shirley Huebinger (^) Recommended 3 new members (#) Recommended 5 or more new members
Thinking about end-of-life decisions can be emotional and stressful for anyone. Not facing these hard decisions is even worse. I struggled with this section a lot as it’s a delicate topic. We don’t want to dwell on our own mortality, which is why many people never have these discussions, but it’s one of the few things in life we’re guaranteed. The peace of mind you can provide for your loved ones is irreplaceable and can save so much stress and uncertainty. Despite the uncomfortable nature of it, it’s the only way you can be assured your goodbye is on your terms. So often, families will go into debt to plan an elaborate send off, when that is the last thing their loved one wanted. By planning ahead, we’re able to ensure that the arrangements are just the way we want them. This conversation needs to include the people who are the closest to you. Some people to consider talking things over with are: • Spouses • Children • Parents • Siblings • Pastor • Close friends There are so many details to consider, it’s going to take more than a single conversation to work things out. Start with the things that are most important to you. Some things to include would be: • Location and type of service • Public or private service
• Open casket viewing • Organ donation • Burial or cremation (or donating your body for science) • For burials, the location of burial, type of casket, etc. • For cremations, location to keep the ashes or location to scatter them • Preferred music or a particular Bible passage or poem read • Obituary Writing about final arrangements had me thinking about what I would want my obituary to say. For me, I would want to know I made a difference, that I was the best I could be in every aspect of my life as a Christian, mom (and hopefully grandma one day), wife, friend and Hermann Sons Life team member. While the planning is so important, it’s the life lived that matters the most. Hermann Sons Life is here to help you navigate the tough decisions when it comes to estate planning. Give us a call and let us help you get the most out of life.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Hermann Sons Life is looking for highly-motivated, service-oriented people to sell its whole life, term life and annuity products. For more information, call the Hermann Sons Life Sales Department at 877-437-6266 or 210-527-9113 or visit hermannsonslife.org, click Contact Us, Employment
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Sales
Agents recognized for third quarter production SAN ANTONIO – A total of 18 Hermann Sons Life agents earned themselves a cash bonus based on the number of applications written and amount of premium income generated. That doesn’t include the agents from the Get More Insurance agency headed up by Cynthia Sultenfuss. Together the agency agents wrote 31 applications and generated more than $6,600 in premium income to earn themselves cash bonuses totaling $500. Special recognition goes to John Pacini because of the 19 applications he submitted. In the applications written category, Chris Naughton of Siemering Lodge in San Antonio lead the way with 18 applications and earned himself a $200 bonus. Recipients of $100 bonuses were Michael Saathoff from Hondo Lodge with 14 applications, Jason Hybner from Da Costa Lodge and Twin Creek Insurance with 13 applications each; Glenford Boehme from Castroville Lodge and Linda Mattocks from Round Top Lodge with 11 applications each; Liz Cutsinger from Poth Lodge with 10 applications; Becki Carley and Kathy Green from New Braunfels Lodge and Marlin Tanneberger from La Vernia Lodge, each with nine applications; and Judy Schulmeier from Kirby Lodge, Cynthia Sultenfuss from Biry Lodge, Laura Thigpen from Da Costa Lodge and Celeste Salge from Kypfer-Salge Lodge, each with eight applications. In the premium income category, Chris Naughton earned himself a $400 bonus with the $15,800 in premium income his applications generated.
Donnie Blinka from Deanville Lodge received a $300 bonus for his $10,800 in premium income. Recipients of $200 each were Jennifer Garner from Gulf Lodge, Linda Mattocks from Round Top Lodge, Wayne Tiffin from Cuero Family Lodge, Pat Fritz from Del Rio Lodge, Judy Schulmeier from Kirby Lodge, Glenford Boehme from Castroville Lodge and Michael Saathoff from Hondo Lodge. Their premium income ranged from $9,000 to $6,000. Britney Cross from New Braunfels and Liz Cutsinger from Poth Lodge received $100 bonuses. Their premium income was $5,000 and $4,800, respectively. LAST AGENT STANDING The Sales Department also announced that three agents, Glenford Boehme, Becki Carley and Linda Mattocks, are still eligible for the Last Agent Standing Award as are the agents from the Get More Insurance agency. The Last Agent Standing Award goes to agents who write at least one application each month of the calendar year. SUMMER OLYMPICS CONTEST The results of the Summer Olympic Contest also have been announced. The goal of the contest was to increase adult membership. Chris Naughton and Vicki Hinojosa took the two top prizes of gift certificates and cash bonuses. Other agents earning bonus money were Dan Boenig, Becki Carley, Gary Falkenberg, Jennifer Garner, Carol Krauss, Linda Mattocks, Angela Netherton, Celeste Salge and Judy Schulmeier.
Chris Naughton
Donnie Blinka
Linda Mattocks
Wayne Tiffiin
Judy Schulmeier
Glenford Boehme
Michael Saathoff
Becki Carley
Vicki Hinojosa
Three new field agents working to add members Three new field agents have joined the Hermann Sons Life Sales Team. Rachael Brewer is a member of Beaumont Lodge. She has two children, Alex, 19, who is in the Navy, and Kathryn, 18, who is attending college to become a pediatric physical therapist. To reach her, call 409-2870422. Brenda Kay Heulitt has been an independent insurance broker for more than eight years in New Braunfels. She is married to Ron Heulitt and they have five children. She can be reached at
830-832-1674. Reagan Haby Rogiers has been a member of Castroville Lodge since 1989. Reagan grew up in Rio Medina and currently lives in Castroville.
She is a 2004 graduate of Medina Valley High School and a 2008 graduate of Texas A&M University. She is the owner of Haby Insurance Agency in Castroville and Helotes which was previously owned by her father. She and her husband have two boys. She can be reached at 210695-5588.
Rachael Brewer
Brenda Kay Heulitt
Reagan Haby Rogiers
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We Strengthen Community
Paul Vogt supports three causes Deanville Deanville Lodge made three donations in observance of Make a Difference Day. President Donnie Blinka, left, presented the donation at St. Joseph Manor. He and Recording Secretary Marsha Kocurek delivered the donations to Caldwell Christian Care and the Deanville Boys and Girls Club.
BOERNE – Paul Vogt Lodge has supported three worthwhile causes in its community recently. The lodge hosted a fajita dinner to present much needed children’s winter jackets to the Boerne Women’s Shelter. The Women’s Shelter also supports young men who may be displaced and seek shelter as well as older or elderly men who may find themselves in need of shelter. The lodge also showed its support to the Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School teachers and staff. This year the lodge had Riverside Catering prepare and deliver breakfast. Paul Vogt officers Barbara Marquardt and Pamela Poulk were there to present the meal in observance of Make a Difference Day. Last year the lodge did the same for Van Raub Elementary School. For Veterans Day, the lodge donated cash to the Tunnel to Tower Foundation in support of their mission that honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen
Paul Vogt Lodge President Barbara Marquardt, from left, and lodge Vice President Betty Friar, right, present Claudine Barjak from the Boerne Women’s Shelter with coats and jackets in time for the arrival of cold weather. Siller who laid down his life to save others on 9-11. They also honor military and first responders who continue to make the supreme sacrifice. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation builds mortgage-free smart homes for the most catastrophically injured veterans and first responders. Each home is designed to address the unique needs of each individual. Smart
Giddings Giddings Lodge has donated to the Blue Santa Program of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Lodge President Pat Abell, left, presented the lodge’s $300 donation. The money will be used to buy gifts for children and residents at the local nursing home. The gifts will be wrapped by members of the Leo Club at Giddings High School.
homes host a myriad of features such as automated doors and lighting, wider halls and doorways, special showers to accommodate wheelchairs, automatic door openers, cabinets, counters and stove tops that can be raised and lowered, back-up generators and central heating and air conditioning systems that can be controlled by tablets.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth Lodge Secretary Sandra Jones, left, presents a check to Morgan Morris from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Cleburne. The donation was made in observance of Make a Difference Day.
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We Strengthen Community
San Marcos In observance of Make a Difference Day, San Marcos Lodge donated goody bags to two area volunteer fire departments. RIGHT – Pictured in front of a Geronimo Volunteer Fire Department truck are, from left, Chief Michael Castro, lodge Financial Secretary Janice Kuhen, lodge Vice President Shirley Faske, VFD President Travis Seek, Justin Schwann, Janet Magin and Nancy Krueger, Auxiliary president. ABOVE – Pictured at the presentation to the York Creek Volunteer Fire Department are, from left, G. Powers, lodge President Agnes Dreibrodt, Mr. Munk and lodge Vice President Shirley Faske.
Pershing
Houston Home Association
The Live Oak Fire Department was the beneficiary of a generous donation from Pershing Lodge in observance of Make a Difference Day. Pictured are, from left, lodge President Beth Warne, Director Suzanne Hildebrand, lodge Vice President Alice Golla and Assistant Fire Chief Steven Santana.
The Houston Home Association recently donated $1,172 to the Comfort Volunteer Fire Department. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek presented the check to Chief Adam Eichholz on behalf of the Houston Home Association. The money will be used to buy two thermal imaging cameras.
HochheimPrairie In observance of Make a Difference Day, HochheimPrairie Lodge made a $200 donation to the Yoakum Food Pantry. Secretary Carolyn Hoepfl, left, and President Janet Zabransky, right, presented the check to Carolyn Strong, director of the food pantry.
Poth
Poth Lodge members donated food for the Poth Food Pantry in observance of Make a Difference Day.
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Camp News
Exciting changes coming to Camp program By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director I’m excited to be here in Comfort planning for a wonderful summer camp for our junior members. Before I discuss the exciting changes and the added activities at Camp next summer, I’d like to put out a few reminders: • We’re hiring! I will be needing medical staff (RNs, LPNs, EMTs, CNAs). If you, or anyone you know, is a nurse, ask them to reach out to me at 909-3629058 or ianb@hermannsonslife. org. The Medical Staff position is a paid position at Camp and also includes paid tuition for their child(ren). They do not need to be Hermann Sons Life members for a paid role at Camp. • Clay Haley, our wonderful maintenance director, will be retiring in April. We are currently looking for a new maintenance director. The position ideally starts in January. If you, or anyone you know, would fit the bill, let me know at 909-3629058 or ianb@hermannsonslife. org. I’ll happily send along a job description. Housing is available for this position if you, or someone you know, needs to relocate. • Early bird Counselors-inTraining I have begun applying and interviewing for 2022. This is a great program that prepares our junior members not only to be future Camp counselors but also helps them develop wonderful leadership skills. The benefit for the early bird CITs is they will be able to reserve a space in Camp before enrollment opens. • I’ve visited Houston this fall and am looking forward to visiting with the folks in Rutersville on Dec. 4 and in Dallas on Dec. 5. If you want me to come to your lodge to talk summer camp, do not hesitate to reach out. I truly love meeting with the lodges and talking about all the exciting things happening here in Comfort. I can be reached at 909-362-9058 or ianb@hermannsonslife.org.
PROGRAM CHANGES Now that I have seen the Camp in operation for two summers and have two summers worth of camper and parental surveys, I and the staff are ready to make a change to the daily program which we believe will improve the quality of the summer camp experience. Our campers love the evening activities, the food and the counselors. The ratings on the daily activities are not as good as we want to see them. This coming summer we are adding kayaking at both camps. We are also adding golf for the Riverside campers. This summer we will also be changing how the campers select their activities. In 2022, the daily program will be divided into two parts. The SPECIALTY PROGRAM is the traditional Hermann Sons Life Camp program. The Camp will schedule each camper three daily activities which will be consistent throughout the week (Monday through Thursday). HALF THE DAY WILL STAY THE SAME. The campers will still select their six favorite activities before Camp begins. Before the camper arrives, our goal will be to give the campers their top three activity choices. Again, this is the traditional way campers have selected their activities. Some activities will only be available in the Specialty Program. Examples include the Challenge Course, rocketry and kayaking. New for 2022 will be the ELECTIVE PROGRAM. This program will allow the campers to choose two electives each day. Maybe the campers want to hang out with a new friend or sibling. Perhaps they want to try an elective for the first time. Perhaps they are having a bad day, and simply want to attend the elective where their favorite counselor is teaching. The electives will be typical camp offerings but designed to be stand-alone, single electives. An example of this would be Dance. As a Specialty Activ-
ity, Dance teaches campers one dance they they work on every day. As part of the Elective Program, we can offer campers a hip-hop class or a line dance class or a ballet class, etc. With an Elective Program we can offer our campers Manis and Pedis on Thursday before the Dance. We can run a Magic the Gathering class. We can offer classes that relate to the theme of the week. Elective offerings can and will be tailored to the campers weekly as well as the individual skills a counselor may bring to the table. Perhaps our campers will want to try rugby, netball or Gaelic football taught by one of our overseas staff members. Perhaps we have a counselor that knows martial arts or one that can juggle. WHY ARE WE CHANGING THE DAILY PROGRAM IN 2022? MORE ACTIVITY CHOICES FOR THE CAMPERS. The ability to select on a daily basis half of their daily activities will offer campers immediate gratification and will allow the campers to participate in up to 11 daily activities throughout the week rather than just six activities. CAMPERS CAN TRAVEL WITH NEWLY-MADE FRIENDS. When selecting their activities every day, many more campers will travel in small groups/packs, usually from their own dorm. However, it is probable that campers may select to hang out with their cousins and siblings. CAMPERS CAN BE AS ACTIVE OR CHILL AS THEY LIKE ON A DAILY BASIS. It may be a particularly warm week and campers want more pool or crafts time. We may have a camper who is not feeling especially up for an active schedule. This program allows them to change their schedule to suit their mood. AS A CAMP WE BECOME MORE RESPONSIVE TO THE CAMPERS’ NEEDS. By tracking the numbers at the activities, we can add more archery and riflery classes throughout the week, respond positively to a camp-
er’s request for an activity not scheduled on Monday by adding it on Tuesday and Wednesday. We can add Manis and Pedis on Riverside, for example, to Thursday’s schedule to give the girls more time to prepare for the dance and more time to hang out with their little sisters. AS A CAMP WE CAN OFFER A WIDER VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES. Including one off, unique activities. The core of our summer staff will still be made up from our incredible staff pipeline of CITs to Junior Staff to Counselors. This is incredibly important for our Camp to continue nurturing our young members. Every year that passes, many of our junior members have ever busier summer and have so many commitments that leaves us, as a Camp, with the issue of staffing a freechoice program with barely enough staff. This would not be an issue with a cabin structured program. But that’s not what our campers want. As I mentioned earlier, we will be having overseas counselors in the dorms this summer. We’re very excited for the cultural exchange that will be taking place in the cabins. Staff will be coming in from Australia, England,
Wales, Ireland, Germany and more! This will give us a fuller, more consistent staff throughout the summer. HELPING HANDS I’ve received a few calls from lodges asking if there is anything their lodge can help us with for next summer. I love this sense of community and appreciate whatever the lodges can do. If any of your members are planning on updating their furniture, I’m looking for some gently used couches for our staff lounges (we can pick up.) Also, we are adding golf to the program on Riverside and will need some pitching wedges, 7 irons and drivers. If your members are upgrading their golf equipment over the holidays we can certainly use the help in that area. OUR ANNUAL VOLUNTEER WORK DAY is scheduled for April 23, 2022. Any and all are Christmas word scramble welcome to come by and help 1. Wreath us get the2.camps ready for our Greetings campers. Lunch 3. Merryand dinner will be provided. Many hands make 4. Frosty 5. Party light work. More information 6. Poinsettia will be coming in the next few 7. Celebrate newspapers. Season I’d like to8.wish everyone a very 9. Family happy and10.healthy holiday seaJolly son. 11. Spirit 12. Mistletoe 13. Tree 14. Holiday 15. Reindeer 16. Chimney 17. Elves 18. Santa 19. Stockings 20. Sled
Puzzle answers from Pg. 24
CHRISTMAS WORD SCRAMBLE 1. Wreath 2. Greetings 3. Merry 4. Frosty 5. Party 6. Poinsettia
7. Celebrate 8. Season 9. Family 10. Jolly 11. Spirit 12. Mistletoe 13. Tree
14. Holiday 15. Reindeer 16. Chimney 17. Elves 18. Santa 19. Stockings 20. Sled
75 Years
SHARON JENKE FOSS Brunhilde Lodge JOHN MARTIN SODOLAK Bryan Lodge JAMES G. HUNNAM Cuero Family Lodge MARY C. CABEZAS CAROLYN SUE MILLARD Dallas Lodge ROSIE LEE KUBIN Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge JENELLE OELTJENDIERS Ellinger Lodge ROLAND BAUMAN Fredericksburg Lodge JEAN ELLEN MICEK JUDY E. SAMMONS La Vernia Lodge BETTY E. PARKER Louise Schuetze Lodge A. HESELMEYER JR. New Bern Lodge RONALD DUANE ZIPP New Braunfels Lodge MEDORA H. BLUCHER Poth Lodge P.J. SCHMELTEKOPF San Marcos Lodge WILLIAM CURTIS FRYMIRE Schwertner Lodge
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Pioneers MYRTLE VOSS Seguin Lodge
DOROTHY M. HANER Stern Lodge
CAROLINE M. BLAIN CAROL A. SCHROLLER Yorktown Lodge
DAVID M. HOLUB Wichita Falls Lodge
70 Years RALPH D. FRANZ JR. Brenham Lodge CATHY LYNN CHRISTIE ELIZABETH MACHA Deanville Lodge KATHLEEN BRONIKOWSKI Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge PHILIP RAY ROEBER BILLIE J. SPOHLER Gonzales Lodge GAY L. NIMITZ Helotes Lodge LANELL J. MCMAHON Houston Lodge SANDRA K. PHILLIPS Louise Schuetze Lodge LINDA L. SCHLATHER New Braunfels Lodge ANNETTE STACH Pershing Lodge CORDELL E. LEVIEN Round Top Lodge LARRY C. NIETSCHE Rutersville Lodge UDO H. SCHMOEKEL JR. Seguin Lodge VIRGINIA E.W. RINN Shelby Lodge
MARILYN L. KNOLL Spring Branch Lodge
MARY SUE CRAWSON BETTY LOU POWERS DONALD E. REICHERT Womack Lodge
60 Years
DORIS ANN BLAIR Boerne Lodge
AUDREY A. SCHOELLMAN Castroville Lodge BARBARA J. GOERKE Cibolo Lodge KEVIN SCOTT PETERMANN Comfort Lodge DAVID WAYNE GOLLA Converse Lodge DARRELL W. PERRY Corpus Christi Lodge DARLENE HANKE Da Costa Lodge JAMES R. SIMMONS Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge WOODROW W. JASEK Ellinger Lodge LISA JAYNE TITUS Fredericksburg Lodge DAWLEAN RICHARDSON Gonzales Lodge TRACY LYNN METTING Gruenau Lodge RUSSELL H. DOWLEARN ALLAN EDGAR WEYEL Harmonia Lodge DAVID ANTHONY RIHN JR. Hondo Lodge FLOYD ALLEN CZAJA Kirby Lodge
DAVID PHILLIP INMAN SR. JOYCE A. JAEGER Kypfer-Salge Lodge MARY EVELYN FISCHER La Coste Lodge MARIE A. WINDLINGER Louise Schuetze Lodge JOYCE H. KNEUPPER Mission-Alamo Lodge HARLAN DAVE GUENTHER JEROME HAROLD VETTER New Braunfels Lodge TRACIE L. CARILLO EUGENE A. PARTIN JEAN ANN REEVES SYLVIA MARIE TRACY Pershing Lodge PATRICK G. COOKE RANDY JOE HENGST Schulenburg Lodge SHEILA DAWN ELLIS Sealy Lodge NELL MARIE LENZ LESTER E. ROSEBROCK MICHAEL L. ROSEBROCK Seguin Lodge MARY ANN GROBE BOBBY LAYTON SNIDER RAY DEAN SNIDER Siemering Lodge EDWARD WAYNE MEAD RICHARD L. MEAD Spring Branch Lodge CECILIA G. FLORES Vineta Lodge
50 Years ADAM LEE CATE Austin Lodge
DOROTHY BORCHGARDT DOYLE LANE BORCHGARDT SHELLEY DYAN HILL Brenham Lodge MATT ZANE ZIBILSKI Burton Lodge STEPHANIE L. FALK Cat Spring Lodge CHRISTOPHER NIEMIETZ Cibolo Lodge ELMER L. JACOB RENE D. LAW CARROLL T. PAYNE MICHAEL S. PAYNE Corpus Christi Lodge IRENE ADELE MUELLER Cuero Family Lodge FRANKIE H. FOJTIK ANNA M. GOLDSMITH JULIET L. GOLDSMITH PATRICIA G. KURTZ LILLIAN JANE LAU SHARON REHAK LESHIKAR ANTHONY JAMES MICAN MARILYN J. RIESTERER GERALDINE MARIE STANFORD LISA M. THOMPSON SUZANNE M. WILKINSON VALERIE LYNN ZAMYKAL DaCosta Lodge CURTIS DALE KOCH Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge CHRISTOPHER SIEVERS LEANNE KAY SIEVERS Fort Worth Lodge CATHARINE H. CAMERON GARY G. ENDERLIN ROY R. ENDERLIN RANDY A. MOLDENHAUER Fredericksburg Lodge DAWN ELLEN KONIECZNY Gay Hill Lodge DONNY W. LINDNER MARTY ALAN LINDNER ALMA JEAN GONZALES WEISER Giddings Lodge CONTINED ON PG. 10
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Pioneers
CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 GLEN CLAY HARDY Gonzales Lodge ALAN GLEN KOPPLIN JOHN H. PIRTLE Harmonia Lodge
Herman Wolf receives his 75-year membership pin from Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek during the November Harmonia Lodge meeting. Ralph, who lives in San Antonio, has been a member since Nov. 1, 1946.
KAREN FAYE BEHRENS MICHAEL K. BEHRENS LORNA KAY HERMAN JANIE E. STANLEY Hochheim-Prairie Lodge PATRICIA P. GOYNES JOHN ANTHONY PEREZ La Vernia Lodge JANET LEA HOELEWYN Needville Lodge BRUCE F. BADING ROBERT E. BRETZKE New Braunfels Lodge DONALD G. BOWMAN WARREN A. FEY JOHN F. FOSTER JR. PATRICIA B. FOSTER WAYNE C. HILBIG EMILY B. WALLACE Pershing Lodge
Ralph Wolf receives his 75-year membership pin from Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek during the November Harmonia Lodge meeting. Ralph, who lives in San Antonio, has been a member since Nov. 1, 1946.
LESLIE MARIE WEST ARCHIE P. WIATREK Poth Lodge CHARLENE SAMPLE DEBRA RENEE SAMPLE LANELL RUTH STEWART San Marcos Lodge DENISE L. BROGDON Seguin Lodge HARVEY LEE STAHL Stern Lodge NORMA D. SISSON Vineta Lodge
Albert Ranzau III receives his 60-year membership pin from Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek during the November Harmonia Lodge meeting. Albert, who lives in San Antonio, has been a member since Aug. 22, 1961.
Vice President of Operations Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, center, presented membership pins to two members of Deanville Lodge recently. James Fritsche received his 70-year pin. James lives in Caldwell and has been a member since Aug. 14, 1951. Gladna Helton received her 50-year pin. She lives in West Columbia and has been a member since Feb. 3, 1951.
Richard Zgabay of Bryan has received his 60-year membership pin. Richard is a member of Deanville Lodge. He joined on Aug. 27, 1961.
Pioneers
Lloyd Markell received his 75-year membership pin at a recent Boerne Lodge meeting. Making the presentation was Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, left. On hand was Lloyd’s daughter, Deborah Martin, right. Lloyd is a member of Siemering Lodge but regularly attends Boerne Lodge meetings because he lives in Boerne. He joined on Jan. 28, 1946.
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Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek, second from left, and Corpus Christi Lodge President Cheryl Garcia, right, presented 60-year membership pins to two members recently. Dorothy Lawler, who lives in Corpus Christi, has been a member since Nov. 21, 1961. Richard Roberson, who lives in Portland, Texas, has been a member since Aug. 1, 1961.
Rennie Guenther, left, receives his 60-year membership pin from New Braunfels Lodge President Tommy Daum at the November meeting. Rennie lives in New Braunfels. He joined on Nov. 6, 1961.
James Meckel receives his 70-year membership pin from Compliance Director Ana Vasquez at a recent Boerne Lodge meeting. James lives in Boerne. He joined on April 4, 1951.
Melody Moerbe of Bleiberville has received her 60-year membership pin. Melody is a member of La Grange Lodge. She joined on Aug. 22, 1961.
Two members of Laubach Lodge received their membership pins recently. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek, center, presented June Herzog with her 75-year pin and Virgil Vogel with his 60-year pin. Both live in Seguin. June joined on June 10, 1946. Virgil joined on Aug. 16, 1961.
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Medical Notes The dawn of a new year is a great time to take stock of the year that just passed and set goals for the next 12 months. Resolutions focused on improving personal health are especially popular, and for good reason. Improving one’s overall health can have positive implications for years to come. Even with the best intentions, resolutions have historically proven hard to keep. Simplify-
ing health-based resolutions can lead to a higher success rate and a healthier you. • Walk more. It is easy to get preoccupied with the “10,000 steps per day” mantra that many people follow and that certain fitness trackers promote. Walking 10,000 steps daily, which equates to roughly five miles per day, is a healthy goal, but it may not be realistic for everyone. Take stock of how many steps
you currently take each day, and then resolve to walk 2,000 more. As your body acclimates to walking more, add another 2,000 steps, continuing to do so until you reach 10,000 steps. • Learn something new about being healthy. Informed health decisions require gaining a greater understanding of your body. Rely on a reputable source to learn more about how to be healthy.
• Spend less time on social media. Staring at your phone or tablet for multiple hours browsing tweets or checking messages might not be the best thing for your physical and mental health. Browsing the internet may take up time that could be better spent engaging in physical activity. According to Dr. Elia Abi-Jaoude, a staff psychiatrist at the Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto Western Hospital,
various studies have shown how excessive social media usage can adversely affect relationships, sense of self, sleep, academic performance, and emotional well-being. • Eat more whole foods. Whole foods, including vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds, whole grains, and fish, contain various nutrients the body needs to function See MEDICAL, Pg. 13
In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members LEE WALTER GOETZ Jourdanton Lodge Died Aug. 7, 2018 • Age 80
FREDERICK COOPWOOD JR. Spring Branch Lodge Died July 31, 2021 • Age 96
BRANDON LEE DICKE Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died Aug. 22, 2021 • Age 43
THOMAS W. BROWN Seguin Lodge Died Sept. 4, 2021 • Age 78
MARJORIE ENGELHARDT Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Died Sept. 17, 2021 • Age 85
AUGUST H. DUELM La Vernia Lodge Died July 31, 2019 • Age 93
RONALD A. KIRSCHKE Houston Lodge Died Aug. 1, 2021 • Age 84
TURNA PAIGE DRAKE Old Glory Lodge Died Aug. 22, 2021 • Age 56
SAMUEL E. MCBRIDE Schwertner Lodge Died Sept. 7, 2021 • Age 84
WILLIAM. J. PATEK Seguin Lodge Died Sept. 19, 2021 • Age 74
JOHNNY MAC SARTOR Siemering Lodge Died Jan. 7, 2020 • Age 77
RAYMOND F. ZELLA Gonzales Lodge Died Aug. 1, 2021 • Age 92
ELGIN HERBERT TATSCH Fredericksburg Lodge Died Aug. 26, 2021 • Age 88
MARY L. FORSTER Prinz Solms Lodge Died Sept. 8, 2021 • Age 85
ANN GERTRUDE FLYNN Pershing Lodge Died Sept. 20, 2021 • Age 87
FREDRICK W. WENDT Helotes Lodge Died Dec. 29, 2020 • Age 90
ALVIS GENE SCHMIDT Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Died Aug. 6, 2021 • Age 85
ALMA ANNIE BOENIG Dunlay Lodge Died Aug. 26, 2021 • Age 89
ARRON M. STANFORD DaCosta Lodge Died Sept. 9, 2021 • Age 41
DOROTHY L. HAFER Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Died Sept. 22, 2021 • Age 92
DAVID O. PEARSON JR. Pershing Lodge Died Jan. 29, 2021 • Age 56
F.H. HUEBNER Seguin Lodge Died Aug. 9, 2021 • Age 83
HARVEY J. KAINER Karnes City Lodge Died Aug. 30, 2021 • Age 81
LEOTA V. DENHAM Cibolo Lodge Died Sept. 12, 2021 • Age 74
ANNIE A. PATEK Stern Lodge Died Sept. 23, 2021 • Age 99
RUTH STIEFEL LINDNER Comfort Lodge Died March 11, 2021 • Age 92
DAVID JOHN REINHARD Poth Lodge Died Aug. 12, 2021 • Age 80
DENNIS R. HENKE Fredericksburg Lodge Died Aug. 30, 2021 • Age 74
VERONICA MORRIS Gulf Lodge Died Sept. 13, 2021 • Age 82
JAKE LAWTON GREGORY Brenham Lodge Died Sept. 25, 2021 • Age 21
MARC HOWARD DOBBS Lockhart Lodge Died March 26, 2021 • Age 52
KELLY LYNN JACKSON Louise Schuetze Lodge Died Aug. 16, 2021 • Age 55
DAVID GLEN PETERSON Siemering Lodge Died Sept. 1, 2021 • Age 77
DELRAY E. FISCHER Corpus Christi Lodge Died Sept. 14, 2021 • Age 92
KATHRYN R. LANGHOFF Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died Sept. 26, 2021 • Age 87
DAVID SCHUETZEBERG Seguin Lodge Died March 31, 2021 • Age 77
RUBY L. SCHULTZ Kirby Lodge Died Aug. 19, 2021 • Age 90
NANCY ELAINE MICHAUD Pershing Lodge Died Sept. 1, 2021 • Age 65
GLADIOLA BEDNAR Brenham Lodge Died Sept. 14, 2021 • Age 84
CARLOTTA J. SULLIVAN Seguin Lodge Died Sept. 30, 2021 • Age 77
LUCILE H. LEISSNER Seguin Lodge Died April 20, 2021 • Age 93
TAYLOR M. BULGRIN Seguin Lodge Died Aug. 19, 2021 • Age 28
DARLA JEAN JONES Pershing Lodge Died Sept. 1, 2021 • Age 83
JAMES ALLEN THADEN Jackson County Lodge Died Sept. 15, 2021 • Age 85
MARY J. SCHAETTER Vineta Lodge Died Oct. 3, 2021 • Age 93
JAMES EDWARD NOVAK Flatonia Lodge Died June 15, 2021 • Age 79
EDWIN W. EHLERS JR. Waco-Robinson Lodge Died Aug. 20, 2021 • Age 88
DAVID EARL HOLLEY Womack Lodge Died Sept. 3, 2021 • Age 78
NELLIE M. SCOTT Kirby Lodge Died Sept. 16, 2021 • Age 89
PAUL LOUIS ALTHERR Stern Lodge Died Oct. 5, 2021 • Age 93
WAYNE ALBERT GALLER Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Died July 6, 2021 • Age 58
FRED W. DAHMANN Womack Lodge Died Aug. 20, 2021 • Age 88
CLARENCE E. SCHUETZE Schwertner Lodge Died Sept. 3, 2021 • Age 94
SCOTT C. REINHARD Harmonia Lodge Died Sept. 17, 2021 • Age 50
BRENT B. WALDROP Womack Lodge Died Oct. 19, 2021 • Age 84
RICHARD L. THOMPSON Deanville Lodge Died July 20, 2021 • Age 77
AUGUST G. CHRISTIAN Da Costa Lodge Died Sept. 4, 2021 • Age 72
The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.
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Vineta Lodge members celebrating birthdays in November were, from left, Cecilia Padalecki and Beth Byron.
Vineta Lodge past presidents were honored at the November meeting with a gift. They are, from left, Debbie Jordan, Emily Roberts and Ruth Bailey.
Vineta to start new year with Jan. 6 meeting Daryl Gummelt, right, receives the 2021 Humanitarian Award for Burton Lodge from lodge President Dale Schwartz.
Burton presents award BURTON – Burton Lodge has presented the 2021 Humanitarian Award to Daryl Gummelt. Daryl, a Burton native, is known for his cooking skills and ability to organize food for large events. The presentation was made at the Nov. 4 meeting held at JW’s
Restaurant in Carmine. Jean Dueitt was chosen as the lodge’s delegate to the Convention Assembly set for May 2022. The lodge’s next meeting is set for Jan. 6 at the Burton Community Center. – Reporter
Tammy Kelley, left, and Kayse Kelley lead the memorial service hosted by Richland Lodge in November.
Richland party set for Dec. 5 RICHLAND – Richland Lodge will celebrate Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 5, at noon at the Richland Hall. The party will include the presentation of membership pins and the delivery of the Make a Difference Day donations to Gather N Give. Members are asked to bring their donated toiletries items to the
party. In November, the lodge held a memorial service in remembrance of those who passed away in 2020. Honored were Bobby Stengel, Leslie Overstreet, Annabelle Paladino and Robert Vorwerk A cake and punch reception followed. – Reporter
SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will begin the New Year with a meeting on Jan 6. The lodge will furnish tamales and chili and the dessert. Thanks go to Beth Byron for providing plants for attendance prizes and goodie bags for everyone who attended the
Medical Notes Cont’d. from Pg. 12 at peak capacity. These foods may help reduce the risk of many diseases and help people maintain healthy body weights. Start slowly by introducing a new whole food to your diet each day. • Avoid sweetened beverages. You are what you eat, but also what you drink. A report published in 2006 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found consumption of sugarsweetened beverages, particularly carbonated soft drinks, may be a key contributor in the epidemic of overweight people and obesity. • Find a physical activity you like. Rather than resolving to join the gym or signing up for a 5K because it’s what everyone is doing, find a physical activity you truly enjoy and aim to do it a few times a week. Maybe it’s a sport like tennis or recreational cycling with the family. But if the idea of a gym membership excites you, then by all means sign up. Avoid restrictive health and wellness resolutions that can be unsustainable. By downsizing expectations and taking small steps in route to your goals, you may be more motivated to stay the course and achieve success.
November meeting. Debbie Jordan and Ruth Bailey were elected as Home Association Board representatives. The lodge officers for 2022 will be Debbie Jordan, president; Emily Roberts, vice president; Ruth Bailey, corresponding secretary/financial
secretary; and Beth Byron, financial trustee. Yvonne Anderson was the split-the-pot winner. Members mourn the passing of Mary Schaetter, a member for 67 years. – Reporter
Donations
Donations to the Retirement Home in Memory of: BARBARA ANN SEWALL Donor: Dallas Lodge CLINTON NEWMAN Donor: Lockhart Lodge
JOHNNY HERZIK BARBARA JAEGER VIRGINIA KUNZE FRANCES ROEBER Donor: Giddings Lodge
Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: RONALD H. HANZ Donor: New Braunfels Lodge
MARTHA DITTRICH Donors: Jack & Dianne Larned
Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of: JAKE LAWTON GREGORY Donor: Brenham Lodge
LEILA B. ARLITT Donor: Laubach Lodge
LEAH MARIE TIETJEN Donor: Rutersville Lodge
A donation to Camp also was received from Roscoe Lodge.
Donations to the Grief Support Camp: MISSION-ALAMO LODGE SEGUIN LODGE
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Paul Vogt Lodge presents award Paul Vogt Lodge presented its 2021 Humanitarian Award to Stephen and Cindy Zoeller and their Riverside Catering Company. The lodge hosted a fajita dinner during which the award was presented. Pictured are, from left, lodge President Barbara Marquardt, Stephen and Cindy Zoeller and Mary Lou Zoeller. The Zoellers have catered many meals and prepared numerous breakfast items for the lodge this year. They also will cater the lodge’s Christmas dinner on Dec. 11.
Kirby will donate to Boysville KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Monday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m. A meal and dessert will be provided. The lodge will make a Christmas donation to Boysville. The first meeting of the new year will be held on Monday, Jan. 3, at 7 p.m. The meal will be discussed at the December meeting. Members are reminded to let others know about Hermann Sons Life and how they can apply for a policy. The 2021 membership drive is drawing to an end. Let Angela Netherton or Judith Schulmeier know if you have interested individuals. If a life insurance policy is not possible, Hermann Sons Life also offers annuities. At the November meeting, condolences were extended to the
family of member Ruby Schultz who passed away in August. A donation has been made to the lodge’s scholarship fund in remembrance of Diana M. Jenke and Ruby L. Schultz. A thank you note was received from the Kirby Senior Citizen Center. The lodge’s delegates to the Convention Assembly in May will be Judy Schulmeier, Lillian Brietzke, Andra Fore and Angela Netherton. The alternates will be James McQuatters, Tommy Weisner, Linda Lambrecht, Jonathan Kelley and B.J. Voight. The 2022 officers will be President Carroll Gloor, Vice President Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, Corresponding Secretary Andra Fore, Financial Secretary Tammy
Haecker, Trustees Robert Scheel, Bubba Uecker and James McQuatters; and Finance Committee members Candace Scheibe, Lillian Brietzke and Glenda Bayer. The appointed coordinators will be membership, Linda Gloor; community, Judith Schulmeier; communications/youth, Angela Netherton; and Cheer Committee, Donna Scheel. Linda Gloor was celebrating a November birthday. Happy Anniversary wishes go to Judy and Jim Zulewski on 33 years of marriage. Linda Gloor won the $30 attendance prize. The split-the-pot money was shared by Linda Gloor, Andra Fore and James McQuatters. – Reporter
Dallas will hold holiday party Dec. 19
Celebrating November birthdays from Pershing Lodge were, from left, Janilla Kilborn, Carrie Burnett and Robin Mittwede.
Pershing will meet Dec. 1
SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet Dec. 1 in the San Antonio Home Association meeting room at 7 p.m. The meal will feature ham and side dishes. Members must RSVP by calling the office at 210-2273085. Bingo will follow. Members are asked to bring donations for St. PJs to the meeting. In observance of Make a Difference Day, members donated snacks and drinks to the Live Oak Fire Department. Assistant Fire Chief Steven Santana was present to accept the donations along with Director Suzanne Hildebrand. At the November meeting, the 2022 officers were elected. They will be President Beth Warne, Vice President Alice Golla, Corresponding Secretary Dorothy Pawlik and newly-elected Finan-
DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will hold its Christmas gathering on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. Food and drinks will be served. Those attending are asked to observance COVID precautions. Those who can’t attend in person are invited to use Zoom. Contact Clint Holmes by email cjh07a@acu.edu for details. The lodge celebrated its 131year anniversary on Nov. 3. There is a city and state historical marker outside of the hall. Members reaching membership milestones include Mary C. Cabezas from Oxnard, Calif. and Carolyn S. Millard from Ypsilanti, Mich. Both are 75-year members who joined Dec. 18,
Members of both Dallas lodges rode on the float when it appeared in the Texas State Fair Parade on Sept. 24. Dallas Lodge members who rode were Eva Day, Terri Holmes and Brigitte Robinson. 1946. Joyce L. Hagler from Detroit, Texas, is a 50-year member. She joined on Nov. 21, 1971. Members mourn the passing of Barbara “Bobbie” A. Sewall of Dallas who died July 12, 2021,
Fredericksburg meets Dec. 7
Celebrating a November anniversary were Pershing Lodge members Wayne and Janilla Kilborn. cial Trustee Carol Krauss. The delegates and alternate delegates to the 2022 Convention Assembly also were elected. Katie Krauss was not present to claim the $35 attendance prize. Carrie Burnett won the split- the-pot cash. – Dorothy Pawlik
at the age of 86. A donation was made to the Retirement Home in her memory. The Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022, gathering will be held at 1 p.m. at the hall. – Reporter
Irene Grosenbacher and Bryan Bierschale, not pictured, celebrated November birthdays at the Fredericksburg Lodge meeting.
Margaret and Edgar Priess celebrated an anniversary in October. They are members of Fredericksburg Lodge. Margaret also celebrated her birthday in October.
FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge will meet Dec. 7. A catered turkey meal will be served. At the Nov. 2 meeting, a sausage supper was served. Member Bryan Bierschwale and other members of the Hermann Sons Choir will start making use of the hall for weekly practices. Door prize winners were Marissa and Steven Weinheimer. – Reporter
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Brenham expects visit from Santa at Dec. 4 party BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Saturday, Dec. 4, starting at 4 p.m. A catered meal will be served and Santa is scheduled to attend. Music will be provided by Allison Crowson and band. The Nov. 12 meeting included a meal of fried turkey prepared by lodge President James Hyvl. Traditional dressing was prepared by Jeanette Preuss and Judy Baichtal with many sides and desserts provided by members. Prior to the meeting the veterans in attendance were recognized along with members celebrating a November birthday.
The 2022 officers will include James Hyvl, president; Gary Falkenberg, vice president and communications coordinator; Lena Mae Goessler, secretary/ treasurer; and Karl Goessler who will serve another three years as financial trustee. Delores Gaskamp and Doris Falkenberg will serve as the lodge’s delegates to the Convention Assembly in May 2022. The first meeting of the new year will be held Friday, Jan. 14. The meal will be chili with sides. Members are asked to bring desserts. – Reporter
Veterans recognized at the November meeting of Brenham Lodge included, front, Robert Preuss, Army, back, from left, Richard Hanath, Army; Kenneth Kettler, Navy; Willie Brown, Army; Gary Falkenberg, Air Force; Ben Meyer, National Guard; and James Hyvl, Navy.
Celebrating November birthdays from Brenham Lodge were, from left, Joyce Marburger and Lena Mae Goessler.
Poth Lodge recognizes campership recipients POTH – Poth Lodge honored the recipients of its camperships at the Nov. 7 meeting. Damarcus and Jadyn Scott talked about their Camp experiences and said they were eager to go again next year. Welcomed as new members were Stella Marie Pacini and Kaitlyn Nayeli-Ann Cortez. Victor Walzel was welcomed by way of transfer. James and Henrietta Lowak presented the lodge with a United States flag and portable flagpole. A moment of silence was ob-
served in memory of Rosalie Kasper. Members agreed to present McDonald’s gift cards to the dance students, their teacher and parent liaison. The door prize winners were Pat Lowak and Victor Walzel. Three names were drawn to win the kitty but Cole D. Reed, Dennis L. Arnold and Madeline J. Boening were not in attendance. The amount will be increased by $2 for the next drawing. Pizza and salad were served. – Reporter
Victor Walzel celebrated his November birthday at the Poth Lodge meeting.
Damarcus Scott receives his Poth Lodge campership from President Pam Cutsinger.
Jadyn Scott receives his Poth Lodge campership from President Pam Cutsinger.
Louise Schuetze plans Christmas party for Dec. 13
Seguin Lodge celebrates Halloween The door prize winners at the October meeting of Seguin Lodge were, from left, Hattie Gerdes, Erin Gonzales, Mike Gerdes, Jeff and Dottie Kallies, Allen Gescheidle and Ernie Kropp.
Attending the October meeting of Seguin Lodge in costume were, from left, Annette Roecker and Jeff and Dottie Kallies.
SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge will celebrate Christmas on Dec. 13 in the lodge hall. Everyone is asked to bring their favorite finger food or dessert. Members also are asked to bring a wrapped gift valued at $10-$15 for the gift exchange. Members enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner when they met Nov. 8 in the Rathskeller. The 2021 officers will serve again in 2022. Carol Grill won the attendance prize. – Reporter
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Prinz Solms to hold party Dec. 12 BULVERDE – Prinz Solms Lodge will hold its joint Christmas party with Spring Branch Lodge on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center. Students from the Hill Country School of Dance will perform. Members heard a presentation from Christine Taylor at the November meeting. She talked about her family history and her grandmother’s house in Germany. Her family survived the turmoil leading up
to World War II, the war and the Berlin Wall. The presentation gave everyone an insight into the struggles of the people during that time. The 2022 officers were elected and will be President Cliff Klabunde, Vice President Teresa Saathoff, Secretary/Treasurer Tom Pardue; and Trustees Russell Boss, Warren Scholz and Nolan Wehe. Coordinators will be Youth, Audrey Klabunde; Membership, Doug Klabunde; Com-
Celebrating November birthdays from Prinz Solms Lodge were Ava Gourley and Nolan Wehe.
Cibolo plans holiday party for Dec.11
Helotes will meet Dec. 14 HELOTES – Helotes Lodge will hold its final meeting of 2021 on Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Braun Hall. A meal will be provided. Anyone interested in seeking a lodge officer position for 2022 is asked to contact Nominating Committee Chair Letty Fragoso at lettyfragoso@yahoo.com. – Reporter
munity, Jackie Oldfield and Communications, Tom Pardue. Delegates were elected for the 2022 Convention Assembly. Jackie Oldfiled announced that S.T.A.G.E., the local dinner theater, will present “A Tuna Christmas” on Dec. 3. Members enjoyed Bill Miller turkey plates with pecan and pumpkin pie for dessert. Games were played and members enjoyed fellowship. – Reporter
Gail Gray, left, and Joy Brown were the top vote getters for their meal contributions at the November Cibolo Lodge meeting.
SAN ANTONIO – The Cibolo Lodge Christmas party is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 11. The evening begins with a cocktail hour from 4:30–6 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. followed by bingo. There will be an ugly sweater contest with prizes of $25, $15 and $10. If anyone is interested contact one of the officers. Smoked turkey from Bill Miller Barbecue was the main course
for the Thanksgiving meal served at the November meeting. The sides included turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, several corn dishes, sweet rice, squash and cucumber salad just to name a few. The corn in the crock pot that Gail Gray brought was voted the best side dish. Desserts included molasses cookies, apple strudel, rice pudding and blueberry zucchini
bread. Joy Brown’s blueberry zucchini bread was voted best dessert. Welcomed as new members were junior Presleigh Layton Painter and adults Christian Hernandez, Leon Hernandez Jr. and Debbie Lynn Hernandez. The 2021 officers were all re-elected to another term for 2022. Bingo followed the meeting. – Tracy Campos
New Bielau donates
WEIMAR – New Bielau Lodge recently made two donations. In observance of Make a Difference Day, the lodge made a donation to the Weimar Food Pantry. The lodge also donated to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund. Because of the pandemic, the lodge did not meet in 2021. – Reporter
Anton Wenzel sends wishes SAN ANTONIO – The officers of Anton Wenzel Lodge hope that all members are doing well. The lodge has not met in 2021 because of the pandemic . They look forward to seeing everyone in 2022. – Reporter
Attendance cash prize winners at the November Cibolo Lodge meeting were, from left, Tracy Campos, $25; Cheyenne Kuhlman, $1; Sheri Rakowitz, $1; Emma Rakowitz, $5 and Sherry Rakowitz, $1.
Celebrating November birthdays at the Cibolo Lodge meeting were, from left, Fay Fey, Alvin Schulz and Dena Warneke.
Bernardo Lodge to present pins at party on Dec. 8 BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge will hold its Christmas social and meeting on Dec. 8. Membership pins will be presented. The lodge will be providing turkey, dressing and all the trimmings. Members are asked to bring desserts. The happy hour will start at 6 p.m. and the meal will be served
at 7 p.m. There will be a free will donation with proceeds going to the food bank in Columbus. The lodge will be delivering poinsettias to members residing in nursing homes. The Nov. 17 meeting was held in the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department meeting room. Agent Terrel Maertz remind-
ed members to recommend new members to him or Robin Maertz. The 2022 officers were elected by acclamation. Marilyn Harbich has accepted a trustee position. Robin Maertz began a discussion on local organizations to which the lodge could make donations. Members will continue
the discussion at the January meeting and are asked to bring with them a list of organizations. Happy Birthdays wishes were extended to Arlene Trojacek and Billy Hagen Happy Anniversary wishes go to Joe and Arlene Trojacek who have been married 66 years. – Reporter
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Rosenberg-Richmond to serve turkey dinner Dec. 13 ROSENBERG – Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge will meet Dec. 13. Turkey and dressing will be served and members will play games. Members are asked to bring food donations for Helping Hands. Members attending the Nov. 8 meeting enjoyed a meal featuring enchilada casserole. Fred Maynard and Calvin Lamensky were in charge of the kitchen. Margie Krenek gave the blessing. Loyce Anderson will be the lodge’s delegate to the Convention Assembly in May. Billy Benton is the alternate. Calvin Lamensky will serve as president again in 2022. Other officers will be Fred Maynard, vice president; Michael Kassey, Finance Committee; and John Pavlock, trustee. Community Coordinator William Benton reported that the Channel 13 Food Drive will be Dec. 1. The lodge will help purchase food. All veterans were asked to stand
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge members who celebrated an anniversary between July and November were honored at the November meeting. They are, from left, Lupe and Susie Palacios, Malcolm and Elaine Krause, Fred and Margaret Maynard, Otto and LaVerne Tiemann, Calvin and Joyce Lamensky, W. Lee and Sharon Hedt and Raymond and Evelyn Schmidt. and were thanked for their service. A moment of silence was observed in memory of members who had passed since the last meeting.
Membership Coordinator Rosalie Byrd reported that sympathy cards had been sent to the families of W. Lee Schmidt, Anna Meyer, Wayne Galler, Alvis Schmidt, Victor Zdunkewicz, Marjorie
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge members who celebrated a birthday between July and November were honored at the November meeting. They are, from left, Evelyn Kassey, William Benton, Barbie Benton, Fred Maynard, Annie Zak, Isabel Medina, Margaret Maynard, Cathy Winsor, Otto Tiemann, Joyce Lamensky, Shirley Pavlock, Cipriana Negrete, John Pavlock, Calvin Lamensky, Evelyn Schmidt, Raymond Negrete, Sharon Hedt and Lavonne Stavinoha. Engelhardt, Dorothy Hafer and Judy Macura. Get well cards were sent to Florence Orsak, Eppie Kostak, John Pavlock and Cathy Winsor.
Attendance prizes were won by Lavonne Stavinoha, Aimee Barcak, Malcolm Krause, Robbie Hartfiel and Ivan Richter. – Reporter
Kerrville will elect officers, present pins on Dec. 10
Celebrating November birthdays from Rutersville Lodge were, from left, Weldon Hartmann, Sherry Noak and JoAnn Mueller.
Theresa Garlin provided a chocolate cake for the Rutersville Lodge meeting in honor of her October birthday.
Rutersville Christmas party set for Dec. 4 RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge will meet Dec. 1 at 5:30 p.m. Members will be decorating the hall for Christmas. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches or cold cuts. The Christmas party will be held Saturday, Dec. 4. A fried chicken meal will be served. Members are asked to bring
chips, dips or dessert. Santa will be there with goody bags for the children. Brian Mueller prepared the chili and chili dogs for the November meeting. Members brought side dishes and desserts. The current officers will serve again in 2022.
Sherry Noak will be the lodge’s delegate to the Convention Assembly in May. A sympathy card was sent to the Leah Tietjen family. Attendance prize winners were Theresa Garlin, Lynda Wheeler, James Svrcek, David Noak and Brian Mueller. – Reporter
KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 10, at The Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview, Kerrville, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A catered meal will be served. There will be prizes and a short business meeting. The meeting will include the election of officers. If you are interested in serving as an officer, contact one of the current officers.
Membership pins will be presented. Pin recipients are encouraged to attend. The meeting dates for 2022 are Feb. 2, April 6, June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 5 and Dec. 2. They will be held at the Hill Country Veterans Center unless otherwise noted Call Juanice Grona at 830864-4095 if you have questions or concerns. – Reporter
Plum will install officers Jan. 10 PLUM – Plum Lodge has decided not to meet in December and not to have a Christmas party because of the ongoing pandemic. The lodge did meet Nov. 8 at the Prairie Valley School House. The 2022 officers were elected. After many years of service, Wallace Hobratschk has resigned as financial secretary. Pam Matula was elected to take
his place. Other elected officers remain the same including President Wilbert Hoffmann, Vice President Wallace Hobratschk and Secretary Jackie Wessels. Officers will be installed at the Jan. 10 meeting. Members enjoyed a meal of homemade chicken and dumplings and banana pudding. – Reporter
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McGregor presents Humanitarian Award to Lillards McGREGOR – McGregor Lodge will meet Dec. 1 at the McGregor General Store beginning at 6 p.m. The meal and gifts will be provided. Members enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal at the Nov. 3 meeting also held at the McGregor General Store. Thanks go to Teresa Sneed and Doris Mooney for preparing the meal. The 2021 Humanitarian Award was presented to David and Tammy Lillard. Tammy works at Heart of Texas Coop for exceptional children as a speech language pathologist. She works at the McGregor Primary School. David and Tammy are very active with the Rhett Revolution, Archway of Hope and the McGregor Food Pantry.
Tammy is on the board. David works for Malin Integrated Handling Solutions. He’s on the McGregor Planning and Zoning Committee, McGregor School Board of Trustees and the board of Rocket Federal Credit Union. He enjoys being a baseball and softball coach for McGregor Youth and coached Little Dribblers. Tammy helps in all sports. They enjoy working with children and their parents. Congratulations are extended to Sue Bullington on her 50 years of membership. She joined Nov. 2, 1971. Mark Symank has been a member for 60 years. He joined on Nov. 1, 1961. A donation was made to the McGregor Food Pantry’s No-
vember Food Drive. Sympathy is extended to the Cindy Sanders Stone family following the passing of her husband, James Stone. The 2022 officers will be President Doris Mooney, Vice President Regenia Arseneaux, Corresponding Secretary/Treasurer Teresa Sneed, Reporter Doris Mooney, Trustees Jerome Weinstrom, El Nora Lawton and Charles McAnelly, Finance Committee Leona Hendrickson, Janet Schmalriede and John Sneed. Celebrating November birthdays were Tammy Lillard and Charles McAnelly. Door prize winners were Rita Welch and Janet Schmalriede. – Reporter
McGregor Lodge President Doris Mooney, right, presents the lodge’s 2021 Humanitarian Award to David and Tammy Lillard.
Hochheim-Prairie elects delegates No meeting will be held in December YOAKUM – Hochheim-Prairie Lodge will not meet in December. The lodge honored its veterans at the Nov. 7 meeting. In attendance were Wilburn Pargmann, James Nolte, John Langhoff and Charlie Hoepfl. In observance of Make a Difference Day, the lodge made a $200 donation to the Yoakum Food Pantry. The 2022 officers will be President Janet Zabransky, Vice President Roberta Wenzel, Corresponding/Financial Secretary Carolyn Hoepfl, Treasurer Wilburn Pargmann and financial trustees, Charlie Hoepfl, Debbie Zinke and Joyce Word. The lodge’s delegates to the 2022 Convention Assembly will be Janet Zabransky, Roberta Wenzel, Carolyn Hoepfl, Wilburn Pargmann and Debbie Zinke. Alternates will be Tommy Wenzel, Charlie Hoepfl and Mary Pargmann. – Reporter
Four veterans were honored at the November meeting of HochheimPrairie Lodge. They are Wilburn Pargmann, John Langhoff, Charlie Hoepfl and James Nolte.
Pastors Sonja and Dave Phillips received the 2021 Humanitarian Award for Laubach Lodge at the September meeting. They are from Friedens United Church of Christi.
Laubach Lodge Christmas party Dec. 12 in Seguin
Celebrating anniversaries at the November meeting of HochheimPrairie Lodge were, from left, Wilburn and Mary Pargmann and Roberta and Tommy Wenzel. Both couples have been married 63 years.
SEGUIN – Laubach Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at the Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill in Seguin. The meal will be provided. At the Sept. 12 meeting, the lodge presented the 2021 Humanitarian Award to Pastors
Dave and Sonja Phillips from Friedens United Church of Christ. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek presented a 75-year membership pin to June Herzog and a 60-year pin to Virgil Vogel. – Reporter
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After 52 years of service, Bernice Vogel, center, has retired as financial secretary of Mission-Alamo Lodge. She was honored at a dinner where she was presented with a plaque by lodge President Diane Cline, left, and Director Suzanne Hildebrand, right.
Bernice Vogel and husband Lee are pictured with their daughters, Sandra Moeller and Beverly Maze.
Bernice and Lee Vogel celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in October. They are members of Mission-Alamo Lodge.
Mission-Alamo elects officers, delegates
Members of Mission-Alamo Lodge who celebrated birthdays in August, September and October were, from left, Dianne Larned, Lillie Mae Dienger, Joyce and J.R. Kneupper, Carol Swan and Lee Vogel.
SAN ANTONIO – Mission-Alamo Lodge elected its 2022 officers and its delegates to the 2022 Convention Assembly at the October meeting. The 2022 officers will be Diane Cline, president; Joyce Kneupper, vice president; Denise Wright, recording secretary; Carol Swan, financial secretary; J.R. Kneupper, Jack
Larned and Dorothy Breezee, trustees; and John Hall, Kathy Wilson and Lillie Mae Dienger, Finance Committee members. The delegates to the Convention Assembly will be Carol Swan, Jack Larned, Joyce Kneupper and Diane Cline. Welcomed as new members were Emma Rose Posey, Kennedy Grace Posey, Sandra Kay
Germer and Landon Henry Lyssy. Sympathy was expressed to the family of Dorothy Koerber who passed away June 30, 2021, at the age of 93. She had been a member for 69 years. The lodge will not meet again until January. – Reporter
New Braunfels plans meal
Fort Worth will gather Dec. 5 at bistro
NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge members will enjoy a catered meal at the Christmas party in December. Two new members were welcomed at the November meeting. Also welcomed were guest Dorothy Schneider from Cibolo Lodge and her daughter, Connie Krause, who has transferred from Cibolo to New Braunfels. The 2022 officers were elected and delegates to the 2022 Convention Assembly were selected. Members mourned the passing of Ronald Hanz. Rennie Guenther received his 60-year membership pin. Attendance prizes went to Dennis Schwab, Dorothy Moose, Tommy Daum, Leola Stolte, Rennie and Sandra Guenther, Delbert and Violet Tanneberger, Dorothy Schneider, Shirley Huebinger, Virginia Vetter and Lenora Mueller.
FORT WORTH - The quarterly meeting of Fort Worth Lodge will be held Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. at Sammy’s Italian Bistro at 225 Exchange St, Burleson. Members are invited to enjoy food and fellowship. The lodge will provide the meal. A short business meeting will be held before the meal. The 2022 officers will be elected and a delegate to the 2022 Convention Assembly will be chosen. Membership pins also will be
Delbert and Violet Tanneberger celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary in November. They are members of New Braunfels Lodge. A fried chicken supper, hosted by Jerome and Virginia Vetter, was served after games and refreshments. – Reporter
presented. Members are welcome to bring a guest who may be interested in joining. In observance of Make A Difference Day, a donation was delivered to the Children’s Advocacy Center in Cleburne. The lodge will support a family from the center at Christmas. Reaching their 50-year membership milestone with the lodge are Christopher Sievers and Leanne Sievers. They
both became members Dec. 6, 1971. Happy Birthday wishes go to Linda Balmos, Larry Barclay, Michael Burton, Gracie Castor, Bill Cotton, David Dornberg, Christopher Hanna, Johnna Hilcher, Peggy Hurst, Kenneth Miller, Maci Minter, Sherry Ozmun, Michael Rojas, Shelbie Stephenson, Brennen Toursley, William Tousley and Kinslee Wallace. – Reporter
Cat Spring plans turkey dinner for Dec. 9 CAT SPRING – Cat Spring Lodge mourns the loss of two long-time members, Wilfred Eckardt and Gene Wittenburg. The lodge will meet Thursday, Dec. 9, at 6 p.m. at the Agricultural Lodge in Cat Spring. A turkey and dressing dinner will be served and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.
A social time will be enjoyed prior to the meal and several members will receive their membership pins. In lieu of a gift exchange, monetary donations will be made to a charity supported by the Humanitarian Award recipient who will be announced that evening.
Former members of Nagel Lodge are reminded that Nagel Lodge has been merged with Cat Spring Lodge and they are invited to attend the meeting. For more information, contact Pat Klotz at 979-627-3179 or Marsha Tipp at 979-8774154. – Reporter
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Boerne Lodge plans Christmas party for Dec. 3 BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 3, at 12 noon at the Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place. A catered entree will be provided and members are asked to bring an appetizer or side dish to share. At the Nov. 5 meeting, Ana Vasquez, compliance director at the Home Office and member of Boerne Lodge, presented Lloyd Markell with his 75-year membership pin and James Meckel with his 70-year pin. Deborah Martin, a third-generation member of Siemering Lodge, was present to see her father, Lloyd Markell, receive his pin. Ana also presented the 2021 Humanitarian Award to Barbara D’Spain. Barbara has given many hours of volunteer service to the Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky
Place. She is a member of the On-Site Council whose members are responsible for helping raise money for the Center through a thrift shop, bake sales, silent auctions, card sales, raffles and a Christmas Shop which Barbara is currently chairman of. She also volunteered at the front desk one day a week assisting the receptionist in various ways such as greeting members and guests, answering the phone, taking messages, filing and other clerical jobs. During the early days of COVID-19 she helped work a phone bank to schedule vaccinations. She has been president of Boerne Lodge for five years and serves as the communications coordinator and reporter. During the peak of COVID-19 she would contact members to check on their well-being, schedule them for vaccinations if they
needed one and to inform them of lodge news since they were unable to attend meetings. Donald and Barbara D’Spain will be the lodge’s delegates to the Convention Assembly in May. The 2021 officers were re-elected to another term in 2022. Members agreed to make a $200 donation to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund. Donations make it possible to purchase a special gift or item for the Home that can be used by all resident members. Members also agreed to make a $250 donation to the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show that will be held in January. The annual livestock show and sale benefits youth as they work toward their higher educational goals. Get well wishes are extended to Jack Faecher who has been having some health issues the
Barbara D’Spain, right, receives the Boerne Lodge 2021 Humanitarian Award from Ana Vasquez, compliance director at the Home Office. past few months. Alice Quinn was wished a Happy Birthday in December.
The next regular meeting will be held Jan. 7. – Reporter
Deanville recognizes pin recipients
The November birthday girls from Corpus Christi Lodge were Kamberlie Bainbridge, left, and Kiersten Hunt. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to them and they received some birthday money.
Corpus Christi elects officers CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will hold its Christmas party Saturday, Dec. 11, at Southern Charms. Those planning to attend are asked to contact President Cheryl Garcia at 361-726-7861 no later than Dec. 9. The November meeting was held at Miller’s BBQ. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek presented Pearl Hunt with a certificate in recognition of her years of service as a field agent. Robin also presented Dorothy
Lawler and Richard Roberson with their 60-year membership pins. The 2022 officers were elected. Cheryl Garcia will remain as president and Kerry Ginn as vice president. The new financial secretary is Debbie Mazur and recording secretary will be longtime member Darlette Brandon. Members voted to donate the 2021 50/50 raffle earnings to the Rainbow Room, which serves women and children. – Reporter
DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge honored its membership pin recipients at the Oct. 31 meeting. Vice President of Operations Samantha Schulmeier Kelley was there to present the pins. She was accompanied by husband Jonathan. Receiving their pens were James Fritsche, a 70-year member, and Gladna Helton, a 60year member. In observance of Make a Difference Day, the lodge made donations to Caldwell Christian Care, the Caldwell Boys and Girls Club and St. Joseph Manor. The lodge has received its matching funds from the Home Office for the fund-raiser held in September in support of the Brazos Valley Hospice. President Donnie Blinka stated that the drink stand at the recent fire department fund raiser was profitable and thanked everyone who helped. Secretary Marsha Kocurek has applied for a grant for additional repairs to the hall. Thanks go to Lonnie Supak for adding the new sign in front of the hall.
Pictured in front of the new sign in front of the Deanville Lodge hall are, from left, President Donnie Blinka, Vice President Tammy Jones, Vice President of Operations Samantha Schulmeier Kelley and husband Jonathan Kelley. Celebrating birthdays in October were James Fritsche, Benny Jones and Gladna Helton.
Food and fellowship followed the meeting. – Reporter
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Comfort Lodge makes donations in lieu of party
Celebrating November birthdays at the Lockhart Lodge meeting were, from left, Dickie Rutherford, Ann Schroeder, Anna Kate and Darrell Hess.
Door prize winners at the November Lockhart Lodge meeting were, from left, Janet Schaefer, McKenzie Hess and Ray Pfefferkorn.
Lockhart Lodge will present pins Dec. 5 LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge will hold its Christmas party Dec. 5. Membership pins will be presented and the Humanitarian of the Year will be honored. The Nov. 7 meeting was held at Smitty’s Market. Danny and Barbara Buckner and Tammy Kreuz have transferred to Lockhart Lodge from Niederwald Lodge. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Clinton Newman who passed away Sept. 6 at the age of 39. Presi-
dent Nicky Duewall read a note thanking the lodge for the donation to the Retirement Home in his memory. She also read a note thanking the lodge for its donation to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund. In observance of Make A difference Day, Nancy Hess presented the lodge’s donation to the Golden Age Home’s 60th anniversary celebration. The current officers will serve again in 2022.
San Marcos collecting food SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 12, starting at 2 p.m. at the Zorn Bowling Club. Adults are welcome to bring a gift valued at $10 for the gift exchange. Each family is encouraged to bring a gift for their own child to receive during the gift exchange. Games will be played during the afternoon followed by a turkey dinner to be catered by Bill Miller’s. Everyone is encouraged to bring nonperishable food for donation to the San Marcos Food Bank. The November meeting was held via Zoom. The lodge’s known active members who served in the military were recognized. They are Billy Preuss, Ken Cargil, Bruce Moreau, Bob Robbins, Marshall McQuaig and Marshall Smith. Also, in honor of Veteran’s Day, President Agnes Dreibrodt read
a poem titled “Red, White and Blue.” The Cheer Committee reported sending sympathy cards to the Roy Acrey family and Wayne Roach family. Roy lost his father and Wayne lost his brother. Officers elected by acclamation were Agnes Dreibrodt, president; Shirley Faske , vice president; and Janet Magin, financial trustee. Janice Kuhen will be the lodge’s delegate to the 2022 Convention Assembly. Agnes Dreibrodt is an automatic delegate since she serves on the Laws Committee and Shirley Faske is an automatic delegate since she serves on the Member Benefits Committee. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mary Jane Smith. Florence McQuaig, Howard Magin and Tammy Manning. This month’s attendance prize winners were Mary Lou Preuss and Shirley Faske. – Reporter
Ann Schroeder and Ray Pfefferkorn will be the lodge’s delegates to the Convention Assembly in May 2022. Donations were approved to the Salvation Army and the Caldwell County Christian Ministries Food Pantry. Janice Kuhen was congratulations on her induction into the State Bowling Tournament Hall of Fame and for finishing first in women’s singles in this summer’s tournament. – Reporter
COMFORT – Comfort Lodge members elected the 2022 officers when they met Oct. 11 at the VFW Hall in Comfort. They will be President Hunter Miller, Vice President Pamela Nentwich, Corresponding Secretary Kristen Vineyard, Financial Secretary Katie Miller and trustees C.B. Chenault, Brandon Cernosek and David Spenrath. Appointed officers are Communications Coordinator Katie Miller, Community Service Coordinator Jennifer Cernosek, Youth Coordinator Pamela Nentwich and Membership Coordinator Norma Bruns. Members voted not to hold a Christmas party this year. In-
stead, members decided to donate $1,500 to both the Comfort Golden Age Center and Comfort Table/Food Pantry. In addition, $500 will be given to the Comfort School of Dance to help offset costs for the costumes for the spring recital. Members enjoyed a pizza meal followed by the business meeting. The next meeting is scheduled to be held on Monday, Feb. 14, at the VFW Hall in Comfort. Be sure to like Hermann Sons Life Comfort on Facebook for the most up to date information. – Reporter
Dunlay sets party for Dec. 13 DUNLAY – Dunlay Lodge is inviting all of its members and other area Hermann Sons Life members to attend the lodge Christmas party and pin presentation set for 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 13. A meal of tamales, rice and
beans will be provided after which the pin presentations will take place. White Elephant items should be brought for the customary gift swap. – Reporter
DaCosta Lodge elects officers for 2022 DACOSTA – DaCosta Lodge elected the 2022 officers at the Nov. 9 meeting. They are Sayra Boop, president; Tommy West, vice president; corresponding secretary, Tessia Stastny; Pam Elkins, trustee and Sarah Pribyl and Tommy West, Finance Committee. The lodge has compiled a cookbook to raise money. Call Diane Stastny at 361-579-8512 or order online at bit.ly/DaCostaLodge The 2022 calendar is filling up quickly. If you would like to
book an event at the newly renovated hall, call Andrea Stehle at 361-578-2039. The hall will host a New Year’s Eve dance on Dec. 31. Tainted Heart will provide the music. The dance is open to anyone age 13 and up. For pricing and table package info, visit bit.ly/ DaCostaLodge Up to date events and info can be found at: DaCosta Hall Facebook page: facebook.com/DacostaHall77905 DaCosta Lodge Facebook page: facebook.com/DaCosta-
Lodge-100293408189350 Contact hall manager/agent Andrea Stehle at 361-578-2039 or andrea@dacostahall.com with any comments, suggestions, hall rental info, membership request, transfers or policy quotes. Contact Tessia Stastny regarding all deaths, get wells, births, etc. at 361-237-6002 or tessia@ dacostahall.com. Members also are asked to contact her with any changes to their address or phone number. – Reporter
Giddings to present Humanitarian Award GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will hold its December meeting at the Santa Fe Steak House. The local nursing centers will be presented with the Humanitarian Award for 2021. Members are mourning the
passing of Treasurer Cecilia Martinez. Cecilia was known as one of the best cooks and cake bakers in Lee County. Because of her passing, all correspondence, including donations, regarding the lodge’s
scholarship fund need to be sent to Pat Abell, P.O. Box 931, Giddings, Texas, 78942. Her email is apattybell@gmail.com. Her phone number is 512-6291745. – Reporter
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Harmonia Lodge collecting for Blue Santa Program SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge will meet Dec. 9. The lodge will provide the ham for the meal. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The 2022 officers will be elected and delegates will be chosen for the 2022 Convention Assembly. Members are asked to bring toys/donations for the Blue Santa Program. Bingo will be played after the meeting. The November meeting featured a Thanksgiving meal catered by Next Door Catering of Seguin. Members provided the desserts. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek attended the meeting and presented membership pins. Ralph and Herman Wolf and Richard Geyer received their 75-year pins and Albert Ranzau III received his 60-year pin. Members mourned the passing of several members. Glen
Veterans were honored at the Nov. 11 meeting of Harmonia Lodge. Roy Phillips passed away Sept. 9, at the age of 82. He had been a member since 1955. Collis W. Markt passed away on Sept. 15 at the age of 90. He had been a member since 1952. Scott C. Reinhard passed away on Sept. 17 at the age of 49. He had been a member since 1972. Dennis Drake Mays passed away on Oct. 7 at the age of 71. He had been a member since 1993. Ver-
non Lloyd Helmke passed away on Oct. 24 at the age of 90. He had been a member since 1958. Mike Beam, a past president and Finance Committee member, presented the 2020 Humanitarian of the Year Award to Past President Bill Richard. Albert Ranzau stressed the fact that due to the initial efforts of Bill Richard, the Home Association taxes were reduced by
Bill Richard, right, receives the 2020 Humanitarian Award for Harmonia Lodge from Mike Beam. a large amount, allowing the continued renovation of the building, including the bowling alleys. Celebrating November birthdays were Stan Steiger, Mike Gumpp, Bill Witteman and John
Gianotti. The cash attendance prizes were won by David Strahan and Albert Ranzau and the splitthe-pot money went to Rene Kraus. – Reporter
Bexar collecting socks at holiday party on Dec. 4
The 2022 officers of Old Glory Lodge will be, from left, Darrell Richards, Diane Smith, Terry Letz, Marvin Vahlenkamp, Brenda Vahlenkamp, Don Pyron, Carm Letz and, not pictured, Mike Baldree.
Old Glory will celebrate Christmas on Dec. 12 OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge will celebrate Christmas on the second Sunday in December, Dec. 12, instead of the usual first Sunday. The meeting begins at 4 p.m. Turkey and the trimmings will be furnished. Members are asked to bring desserts and side dishes. The lodge met Nov. 7. A moment of silence was observed in
memory of deceased members. Diane Smith will be the lodge’s delegate to the Convention Assembly in May 2022. The 2022 officers will be Diane Smith, president; Mike Baldree, vice president; Brenda Vahlenkamp, secretary; Marvin Vahlenkamp, treasurer; Terry Letz and Darrell Richards, trustees; and Don Pyron and Carm Letz, finance committee. Pat Py-
ron was appointed reporter. Trustee Terry Letz gave an update on the needed repairs to the dance floor. Don Pyron won the door prize. It was reported that the sausage supper in October was a success. Games were played before the meal. – Reporter
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar Lodge will hold its Christmas party on Dec. 4 at the Paul Vogt Lodge Hall, 8793 Dietz Elkhorn Road, Boerne, from 4-9 pm. Country Christmas is the theme for this year’s party. Everyone is invited to dress accordingly and come to enjoy the games, raffles both big and small, a performance by the Northwest School of Dance students, a dinner of chicken fried chicken, green beans and mashed potatoes and a visit from the man in red himself! The lodge will be hosting a sock drive to benefit Inner Youth Development and asks all guests to bring a pair of socks to share the love and help the lodge reach its donation goal of 100 pairs. The 2022 officers will be elected. Anyone wishing to seek an office is welcome. Reservations need to be made by calling Sherrie Stoddard at 210-279-3653 or Linda Wehmeyer at 210-590-1499.
Members will be admitted free; non-member adults will pay $10 and juniors (3-12) will pay $5. Raffle tickets for the $500 grand prize will be $5 each and tickets for the in-house raffle, which includes prizes such as four day passes to the San Antonio Zoo and a wine class for 20 people, will be $2 or 3 for $5. The lodge’s officers plan to attend the celebration of life for Beverly Hutzler, hosted by her family, on Dec. 12 from 2-4 p.m. at The Hampton Inn and Suites of Boerne. Beverly was a force for change in Bexar Lodge and her community at large, often volunteering at her local retirement home and with the Ronald McDonald House. She was a kind, strong woman who used her talents to uplift, aid and inspire others. Her family asks all those who wish to attend to RSVP to 214437-4908 and to wear casual attire. – Reporter
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Agents Directory (alphabetized by area) Adkins Roxy Pruski 210-218-6204
Cuero Laura Tiffin 361-564-8141
Houston Rachael Brewer 409-267-3862
New Braunfels Becki Carley 361-550-9358
Alice Eddie Ramon 361-701-0480
Wayne Tiffin 361-564-8144
Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138
Britney Cross 281-450-6291
Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975 Bandera Stephanie Brown 210-621-3891 Bernardo/Columbus Robin Maertz 979-732-1687 Terrel Maertz 979-732-1727 Blanco Joni Kirkwood Moore 512-922-8283 Boerne/San Antonio Pamela Poulk 210-753-2626
Dallas Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Cecilia Phillips 214-982-8905
Gerald Ziemnicki 713-622-9001
Gilbert Shelby 214-289-1815
Johnson City Tammy Wier 214-500-1110
Del Rio Pat Fritz, FIC 432-292-4483 Angelina Tara 830-308-3610 Devine Robin Rutledge 210-854-4443 Cynthia Sultenfuss 210-219-6409
Boerne Lisa Rozacky 210-838-3306
El Campo Dennis Wigginton 832-278-9636
Marilyn Vogt, FICF 210-630-9874
Floresville/Poth Beth Cutsinger 210-325-6667
Brenham Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138
Floresville Lynn Wiede 830-393-4660
Bulverde Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142
Fort Worth Sandra Jones, FIC 817-295-2666
Caldwell Donnie Blinka 979-596-1309
Fredericksburg Todd Bierschwale 830-997-2130
Castroville Glenford Boehme, FIC 210-219-9792
George West Tracy Caron 361-449-0348
Reagan Haby Rogiers 210-695-5588
Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC 512-497-0678
Cibolo/Schertz Tracy Campos 210-388-2779 Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938 Comfort Norma Bruns, FIC 830-995-3980 Converse Dan Boenig 210-705-1815
Jennifer Stryk Garner 832-596-9425
Giddings Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988 Gonzales Bobbie Polasek 830-672-6317 Hondo Michael Saathoff 210-394-7648
Jourdanton Valerie M. Vick 210-748-5598 Karnes City Abigail Fenner 830-534-6982 Russell Swize 830-780-4053 Kirby Angela Netherton 210-831-1293 La Grange Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988 La Vernia Vicki Hinojosa 210-338-5002 Sharon Tanneberger, FIC 210-827-0526 Marlin Tanneberger, FIC 210-827-7229 Lockhart Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431 Marion Lorene Bielke, FIC 830-420-2380 Mason Brad Lehmberg 325-320-7079 Moulton Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938 Needville /Rosenberg Chris Stoeltje 979-559-6127
Kathryn Green 830-463-9455 Brenda Heulitt 830-832-1674 Shirley Huebinger 830-629-1196 Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142 Celeste Salge 830-620-8515 Nixon-Smiley Diana P. Moreno 830-379-2244 (office) 830-534-4989 (cell) Orange Grove Paula Gebert 361-701-7527 Pflugerville Julius Dubcak 512-272-8393 Port Lavaca Nancy Annette Walraven 361-552-9403 Round Top/Rutersville Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988 San Antonio Ruth Bailey 210-602-5147 Michael T. Carroll 210-857-1316 Barbara Carr 210-275-3975 Robert A. Hollingsworth Jr. Rosie Hollingsworth 210-822-2590 Rayna Sue Irwin 210-710-7038 Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142 Alicia Lenz 210-478-1204 Chris Naughton 210-365-2009 John Pacini 210-844-7182 Monica Pacini 956-645-2986
Sales Department Staff 210-527-9113 877-437-6266 • 888-839-7667
Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek robinc@hermannsonslife.org Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org Administrative Assistant Gladys Rowley gladysr@hermannsonslife.org Regional Sales Managers: Douglas Carpenter 979-204-7847 douglasc@hermannsonslife.org Eulla May Krueger 210-863-0546 • 830-985-3643 eullak@hermannsonslife.org Gearard LeFore Jr. 619-944-5804 gearardl@hermannsonslife.org Teresa Saathoff 210-422-6996 teresas@hermannsonslife.org San Marcos Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975
Spring Branch Gloria Gass 830-885-4405
Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431
John E. Moore Jr. 210-621-7842
Schulenburg/Weimar Mary K. Seifert 979-743-0312
Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek 210-771-4354
Schwertner Irene Schwertner 254-527-4470
Sugar Land Alexis Melton 713-305-5738
Sealy Carolyn Daignault 832-338-6201
Victoria Jason Hybner 361-652-6924
Seguin/San Antonio Carol Krauss, FIC 210-725-4106
Andrea Stehle 361-648-2274
Seguin Annette D. Roecker 830-832-0724 Tina B. Ynfante 210-859-1973
Laura Thigpen 361-676-8307 Waxahachie Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Yorktown Judy Wolf 361-564-2452
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