March 2022

Vol. 125, No. 4

INSIDE

“Get Involved!

Make a Difference!” theme for campaign ➤ Pg. 4

Top producers for 2021 recognized ➤ Pg. 5

Chili Cook-off returns to March schedule ➤ Pg. 9

hermannsonslife.org

March 2022

Camp gearing up for summer of fun!

By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director Hermann Sons Life Camp is a hectic place to work at this time.

And that’s a great thing! We are gearing up for a fantastic summer of fun for our junior members.

The Boerne ISD is currently utilizing our Hilltop facility for its BOA programs. And we love having them here! I was walking to the Dining Hall one day and simply hearing the joyous noise of campers playing at the Gaga pits was awesome! Anyone who has worked in Camp will tell you how great that sound is - especially in February.

The Boerne students also are using the river and the canoes and kayaks. We cannot wait for our campers to enjoy a lazy morning or afternoon at the river.

We are gearing up for a very busy spring. The camps look great. Gary, who joined us in October, is really outdoing himself. The Hilltop pool looks great! The Riverside pool will be resurfaced this summer.

Staffing is going great! It’s looking like we will be able to run a full Camp on both the Hilltop and Riverside campuses.

While we’re still looking for a few nurses, I’m excited with the process of filling up our staff lists. We have a few Zoom training sessions on the calendar to help our staff better prepare for the campers’ arrival.

ENROLLMENT OPENING SOON! Yay! All age eligible campers (aged 9-14) will be emailed and mailed when we open enrollment for our camper sessions.

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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

President's Message Convention, Camp prep keeping staff busy

By EUGENE ZOLLINGER President and CEO The staff at the Home Office is busy with several projects these days .

The Convention Assembly is only a couple of months away .

There is a lot of work that goes into planning an event of this size . Fortunately, we have people who are willing to go above and beyond to get the job done .

Registration for the summer Camp season will be starting in March . Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett and his staff in Comfort are planning what promises to be an exciting summer .

Others are involved in the conversion to a new policy administration system .

In other news, be sure that you read the article on Page 5 about our A, Exceptional Financial Stability Rating from Demotech .

This is the first time we have been rated by this company and we are excited to share the news of the rating that we received .

Let me take a moment to con-

gratulate the agents who qualified for club membership based on their sales in 2021 .

As we continue to do business in a pandemic environment, they are to be commended for their efforts .

And finally, I want to share with you news about a position that is opening up here at the Home Office .

After almost 22 years of service, Communications Director Kathie Ninneman will be retiring later this year . Long-time Assistant Communications Director Elaine Soto will be taking over as Communications Director .

That means we need to hire a new Assistant Communications Director to help Elaine .

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a position in the communications or public relations field .

On the right is the job description and other information we have posted on Indeed and LinkedIn . Anyone interested in applying should go to our website and complete the online application .

Assistant Communications Director The Assistant Communications Director will have varied responsibilities to include: • Create, curate and manage content on social media • Serve as assistant editor of monthly newspaper including writing, editing, layout, etc .

• Assist with general Communications Department responsibilities that include creation and production of sales and marketing materials • Serve as a member of the Marketing Team that oversees the annual advertising campaign and other matters related to marketing Minimum requirements: • Must be proficient in the use of a Mac • Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience in communications, public relations, marketing or related field • Fluent in Adobe Creative Suite – particularly InDesign, Photoshop • Experience developing social media and PR campaigns

based on data and best practices • Social media knowledge • Skills: leadership, self-starter, ambitious, strong communication (both verbal and written), organized, responsible, multitasker, hard worker, ability to work well with others • Excellent copywriting skills • Excellent time-management and communications skills • Excellent attention to detail - grammar, spelling, hashtags, etc .

Benefits package ncludes: • Paid vacation, sick leave and funeral leave • Family and medical leave • A 401(k) Retirement Plan • Group medical insurance • Life insurance • Short- and long-term disability • Free parking for Home Office staff Apply online at hermannsonslife.org/employment/ home-office

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

Lodge Reports Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Coupland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Gulf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Kypfer-Salge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Laubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . .18 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Niederwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Rosenberg-Richmond . . . . . .15 Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Spring Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Twin Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

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Monthly Features President's Message Calendar of Events Pioneer Members Memorial Donations In Memoriam

New This Month

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Home Office position available Linda Muehstein passes Carl W . Sontag passes Leila Arlitt passes Golf tourney set for April Program will renovate Annex Chili cook-off returns Long-time employee honored

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Get Involved! Make a Difference!

Recommenders listed Lodges meet 2021 goal 100% Family Top producers of 2021 named Demotech grants high rating Agent listing

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Camp preparations in full swing Answer to puzzles on Pg . 20 Scholarship deadline nears Shining Stars

Sales News

Youth in Action

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Linda Muehlstein passes away at age of 83 SAN ANTONIO – Linda Muehlstein, wife of late Grand President Leroy Muehlstein, passed away Friday, Feb. 18, at the age of 83.

As of presstime, funeral arrangements had not been announced.

Linda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grand-

mother. During his 20-year tenure as Grand President, she was always

by Leroy’s side as he traveled all over Texas and the country. She attended countless lodge meetings, Christmas parties, summer picnics and statewide events.

Leroy preceded her in death in De-

cember 2018.

She was a member of Louise Schuetze Lodge. She previously was a member of Kirby Lodge.

Once funeral arrangements have been announced, the Home Office will share them through social media.

Members mourning passing of Carl W. Sontag HOUSTON – Carl W. Sontag, a 60year member of Hermann Sons Life, passed away Jan. 22 at the age of 91.

Carl was a long-time agent for Hermann Sons Life. He served as president of Magnolia Lodge before it merged with Edelweiss Lodge and then served as president of Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge. He also served on the Youth Activities Committee and bowled in the Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament for many years.

A native of Houston, Carl graduated from Reagan High School in Houston and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Upon returning home, he attended the University of Houston receiving a certification for air conditioning and refrigeration repair and then started his own business called Arrow Refrigeration. While at UH, he was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and won the Fanciest Beard Contest at Frontier Fiesta in 1957.

Carl always enjoyed the outdoors with a special fondness for cattle and horses. He rode in the Salt Grass Trail Ride for 20-plus years culminating each year with a parade through

downtown Houston.

Carl was a 50-year Master Mason at Gray Lodge No. 329 in Houston.

As an Arabia Shrine member, he volunteered often at the Shrine Circus in charge of the Lost and Found.

Later he joined the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Patron of Houston Ransford Chapter No. 135 with his granddaughter, Sherry Dieckmann.

He was a lifetime member of the First Lutheran Church in Houston serving on various committees and ministries.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Anna Agnes Molkenbur and Alfred Fritz Sontag; his sister, Elaine Minette Sontag Lankford; and wife, Rose Marie Kubricht Sontag.

He is survived by three daughters, Mary R. Kubricht White, Sheila Lum and Anna Larie Keith and husband Paul, all from Houston; five grandchildren, Sherry Dieckmann, Matthew Lum, Lindsay Lum, Charles Keith and Tyler Keith; and five greatgrandchildren, Jedidiah Dieckmann, Joshua Dieckmann, Nayeli Keith, Emma Lum and Charlotte Lum. Memorial donations may be made

SEGUIN – A long-time employee at the Home Office has passed away at the age of 86.

Leila Voss Arlitt passed away Oct. 18, 2021. Leila lived in Seguin and was a member of Laubach Lodge. She retired from Hermann Sons Life after serving for 25 years.

She was a member of Friedens Church in Geronimo. She and husband Gilbert enjoyed nine-pin bowling, dancing and traveling.

Survivors include husband Gilbert Arlitt; son, Clint Niemann and wife Susan; stepdaughters, Sandra Malins and husband Paul and Gail Jacobson and husband Ron; stepson, Gordon Arlitt; granddaughters, Monica Rogers and husband Jay, Katie Reed and husband Matt, and Dayna Niemann; stepgrandsons, Jason Wullschleger and Grant Malins and wife Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Ava, Jonah, Jackson and Conner; other family members and many friends.

Funeral services were held Oct. 25, 2021. Interment was in Lone Oak Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friedens United Church of Christ, 2555 Friedens Church Road, Seguin, Texas, 78155.

Carl W. Sontag to First Lutheran Church, 1311 Holman St. Houston 77004, Shriners Children’s Hospital in Galveston or Hermann Sons Life, P. O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297.

Graveside services were held Jan. 28 at Brookside Memorial Park in Houston.

Pallbearers were Jedidiah Dieckmann, Joshua Dieckmann, Gary Falkenberg, Larry Hoff, Paul Keith and Tyler Keith.

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 FRIDAY – The San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller hosts Trivia Night at 7 p.m. The Rathskeller is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. MARCH 9, 16 - The San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller hosts Open Piano Night at 7 p.m. The Rathskeller is lo-

Arlitt dies at age of 86

cated at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. 13 - The Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club of New Braunfels will host a dance from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 353 Seguin Ave., New Braunfels. The Czech Melody Masters from Austin will provide the music.

19 - A Sports Card Show will be held in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The ballroom is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. 19 - A Swing 525 Lesson and Dance Party will be held at 7 p.m. in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom, 525 S. St. Mary’s St. 24 - The San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller hosts Downtown Singles Night at 5 p.m. The Rathskeller is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. 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 1-800234-4124, 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

Get Involved! Make a Difference! in 2022

By ROBIN CZARNEK Vice President of Sales Spring is just around the corner, bringing with it better weather and bluebonnets! Now is a great time to get involved with your lodge! You should be hearing (and seeing) about our 2022 lodge membership growth campaign at your next lodge gathering. We are calling it “Get involved! Make a Difference!” We are counting on you to help us grow membership and help strengthen our community by getting involved.

An upcoming opportunity to get involved will be held on Saturday, April 23, at our Camp in Comfort.

Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett and his staff need a little help getting the Camp ready for the arrival of our junior members this summer.

This Volunteer Work Day is a great chance to connect with your lodge members and other members. (Not to mention it’s a beautiful drive and Ian is always an amazing host!)

If you haven’t had a chance to visit Camp, it’s also a great time to take a look around and see all that Camp has to offer. The

Camp is nestled in the beautiful Hill Country and offers so much wholesome fun and fellowship for our children.

Other organizations are also welcome to rent the facilities outside of Camp season. You can find more information on the Hermann Sons Life website under Member Benefits/Camp/ Camp Facility Rentals.

Convention is also just around the corner. It will be held in May at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos.

Be sure to get to know the candidates who are seeking a seat on the Board of Directors and talk with your delegates to make your voice heard.

It’s a busy season in the Hermann Sons Life organization.

It’s more important than ever to ensure that we are bringing guests to lodge meetings and extending them a warm welcome when they do come.

It’s always easier to engage with those people you already know but make it a point to sit with new members or guests so they’ll see the community opportunity that is present in Hermann Sons Life. The community of Friendship, Love and Loyalty

Two receive gift cards for recommendations

The Sales Department is recognizing 10 recommenders for the month of January. This brings the total to 10 members recommending 11 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2022.

The winners of the $50 gift cards for January are Randy D. Heiner from Fredericksburg Lodge and Heather R. Whitaker from Biry Lodge.

Congratulations to the following January recommenders: Recommender Agent Doris M. Hastings, Comfort Norma Bruns Randy D. Heiner, Fredericksburg (2) Chris Naughton Matthew C. Kern, Fredericksburg Norma Bruns Kaine M. Korzekwa, Karnes City Beth Cutsinger Rae M. Mangold, Castroville Glenford Boehme Chandler A .Moore, Siemering Chris Naughton Conner P. Moore, Siemering Chris Naughton Teresa A. Saathoff, Prinz Solms John Moore Heather R. Whitaker, Biry Cynthia Sultenfuss Steven M. Wonder, Siemering Chris Naughton The number next to a name indicates the number of new members recommended.

and service to our community that our founding members envisioned is more relevant than ever.

It’s hard not to get emotional when I see the Retirement Home, the Home Office and Camp and Dance programs all running like clockwork.

I know that the founders would be proud to see Hermann Sons Life thriving but we need to add to the membership rolls if we want to keep it that way.

I am just a phone call away and my door is always open.

Hermann Sons Life means so much to me.

This is so much more than a job, it is a calling. The calling is to see that Hermann Sons Life is around for generations to come.

Whether you have a suggestion, compliment or want to tell me about something that needs improving, I am here to listen and do what I can. While I can’t always promise I can make a change, I will always make sure your voice is heard by bringing it to the attention of our leadership team.

We are here to help you get the most out of life!

20 lodges meet 2021 member goal SAN ANTONIO – A total of 20 lodges are being recognized for meeting their new member goal as part of the “On Track for Growth” Membership Growth Campaign in 2021.

Local lodges were assigned a new member goal at the beginning of the year.

Those that met their goal received a $75 bonus.

They are Columbus, D’Hanis,

Ellinger, Goliad, Louise Schuetze, Moulton, Old Glory, Orange Grove, Round Top, Rowena, Schwertner, Siemering and Vineta.

Those that met their goal and had an overall membership gain earned an additional $25 bonus. They are Biry, Kypfer-Salge, La Vernia, Manchaca, Marion, Weesatche and Yorktown.

These lodges will be recog-

nized at the Convention Assembly in May. “I want to congratulate these lodges and the agents who helped them meet their goal in 2021,” said Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek.

“I look forward to presenting them with their certificate of achievement in San Marcos.”

The theme for the 2022 campaign is "Get Involved!

Make a Difference!"

Hermann Sons Life welcomes a 100% Family 100% Family

City

Lodge

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Wiedenfeld Family William Jr. Julia

San Angelo

Comfort

Norma Bruns

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Sales

Mattocks

Tiffin

Boehme

Schulmeier

Falkenberg

Naughton

Pruski

Carley

Tanneberger

Huebinger

Krauss

Pacini

Hinojosa

13 agents named top producers for 2021 SAN ANTONIO – Thirteen members of the Sales Team have been named top producers based on their sales performance in 2021.

Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek announced the names of the agents who qualified for club membership. “I want to congratulate these agents who performed so admirably during the difficult sales environment brought on by the continued pandemic,” she said. “I look forward to recognizing them at the annual banquet

in June.”

The top club is the President’s Club. Two agents, Linda Mattocks and Wayne Tiffin, qualified for this club by submitting at least 12 applications and generating at least $30,000 in premium income.

Linda lives in Carmine and is a member of Round Top Lodge.

Wayne lives in Cuero and is a member of Cuero Family Lodge.

A total of 10 agents qualified for the Executive Club by submitting at least 12 applications and gener-

ating at least $12,000 in premium income. They are Judith Schulmeier, Chris Naughton, Becki Carley, Shirley Huebinger, John Pacini, Glenford Boehme, Gary Falkenberg, Roxy Pruski, Marlin Tanneberger and Carol Krauss.

Judith lives in St. Hedwig and is a member of Kirby Lodge. Chris lives in San Antonio and is a member of Siemering Lodge. Becki and Shirley are from New Braunfels and are members of New Braunfels Lodge.

John lives in Floresville. Glenford

lives in Castroville and is a member of Castroville Lodge. Gary lives in Hockley and is a member of Brenham Lodge. Roxy lives in Adkins and is a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge. Marlin lives in La Vernia and is a member of La Vernia Lodge. Carol lives in Seguin and is a member of Pershing Lodge.

Vicki Hinojosa qualified for the Million Dollar Club by selling at least 12 policies worth a combined total of more than $1 million in face value. Vicki lives in La

Vernia.

Three other year-end award winners also have been named and will receive bonus money.

Angela Netherton earned the Most 100% Families Award. Angela is from Kirby and is a member of Kirby Lodge.

Becki Carley earned the award for Most New Adults.

Linda received the Last Agent Standing Award after she wrote at least one application each month in the calendar year.

Hermann Sons Life earns FSR of A, Exceptional COLUMBUS – Hermann Sons Life has earned a Financial Stability Rating of A, Exceptional from Demotech Inc. In response to the rating, Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek said, ”Hermann Sons Life is honored to have earned an FSR of A from a well-respected rating firm like Demotech.

She continued, “Demotech has been at the forefront of innovation in the insurance ratings marketplace. Their unprecedented approach has played a

vital role in the industry allowing them to serve the needs of unique carriers such as fraternals and geographically based firms. When industry experts researched the survival rates of carriers reviewed by Demotech and compared those survival rates to those competing rating agencies, Demotech consistently exceeded its own published expected results at each level of rating while comparing favorably to the other rating services.”

Demotech Inc. is a financial

analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers. Since 1985, Demotech has served the insurance industry by assigning accurate, reliable and proven Financial Stability Ratings® (FSRs).

FSRs are a leading indicator of financial stability, providing an objective baseline of the future solvency of an insurer. Demotech’s philosophy is to review and evaluate insurers based on their area of focus and execution

of their business model rather than solely on financial size. Demotech was the first to review and rate independent regional and specialty insurers.

Sharon Romano Petrelli, vice president and co-founder of Demotech, noted that “for more than a century, fraternals have embodied the principles driving contemporary environmental, social and governance standards, ESG. Fraternals have operated through local lodges that focus on volunteerism to enhance the

quality of life in the community, using charitable, educational, social, and other initiatives. Importantly, they do so under the auspices of state departments of insurance and federal regulations. If one focuses on ESG principles, I respectfully suggest that fraternals developed the original business model to focus on ESG. We are pleased to acknowledge that Hermann Sons Life can execute their important mission and retain the financial stability to serve its members.”

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Be ready – Camp enrollment will open soon!

Cont’d. from Pg. 1 Based on last summer’s scores, I expect enrollment to be brisk with one or two sessions having a waiting list. Don’t delay!

MINI-CAMP ENROLLMENT (July 28 - 31) will be for our firsttime campers ages 8 and 9. This is a coed camp run on Hilltop and includes a lot of our camper favorites. We look forward to serving our younger junior members.

We will again allow for campers to enroll for a second session. The eligible weeks will be announced in May. OPEN HOUSE – JUNE 11 Our open house is set for June 11. We are excited to welcome everyone to check out the many improvements we’ve made over the past three years.

Just to give you some idea of the work we have been doing to provide a better camp experience for campers, here’s a list of just some of the changes we’ve made to the camps since 2018.

CAMPER IMPROVEMENTS • Added NEW activities to both camps - Rocketry to Riverside - Yoga to Riverside - GaGa to both camps - Giant swing - Drama to Hilltop - Kayaking to both camps • International counselors • Food service changed to cafeteria-style • Added warming cases and steam tables to the food service at both camps • Campers now sit with their dorm and dorm counselors

• Added popular Game Night • Bought a bus • Improved counselor-intraining program • Added water stations throughout both camps • Tracking campers’ enjoyment through weekly surveys • Added a second week option for campers • Added 6th year (14-yearolds) • Added Mini-Camp (8- and 9-year-olds) • Water bottles given to all campers and staff • More activity choices in 2022 (half-day elective program) PARENTAL IMPROVEMENTS • Streamlined arrival days • Adding Camp line dance videos to the YouTube Channel • Survey parents immediately after their child’s week through Survey Monkey • Added Camp App for parents – Increased parental engagement • Parent Handbook – better informed parents!

• Zoom informational sessions every spring.

• Online health forms in 2022!

• Online Camp Store STAFFING IMPROVEMENTS • Added multiple certification trainings (18 lifeguards trained in 2021) • Improved staff lounges (added Wi-Fi) - need more furniture!

• Added Camp tours on the YouTube Channel • Overseas staff – kitchen and maintenance staff.

• Improved Staff Manuals

• Allowed junior staff to work full summer FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS • Improved Riverside courtyard • Improved ranges • 20 picnic tables added • Group rentals - More income=more money to improve the facility.

- Increased usage of the facility decreases the damage dormancy creates.

- Getting our name “out there” • Converted Rattlesnake to arts pavilion.

• Fans for the dance pavilion • Two permanent sun shelters at the Challenge Course • Annual Volunteer Work Day • Added curtains to all dorms on Hilltop • Added bulletin boards to all dorms • Improved annual processes to maintain quality facilities.

And so much more!

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Answers to puzzles on Pg. 20 Across 3. Bulbs 4. Daffodil 5. Spring 10. Tulip 11. Robin 12. Buds 13. Equinox Down 1. Season 2. Raincoat 3. Bloom 6. Rain 7. Blossom 8. April 9. Showers

80 Years

BEATRICE B. BEVILL La Grange Lodge

75 Years

Pioneers VERNA SUE FLETCHER VIRGINIA ANN LYSSY CLARA B. WACLAWCZYK Poth Lodge

GLENN RAY KRIEG Coupland Lodge

HARVEY E. REHFELD SEWELL C. SMITH Siemering Lodge

JAMIE B. HARPER Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

70 Years

SUE ANN FERGUSON Fredericksburg Lodge

GERALD D. THANE Abilene Lodge JUDY WELLS Bellville Lodge

CHARLES H. MENN EDGAR J. MENN Helotes Lodge

SHEILA E. WRIGHT Boerne Lodge

GLENN ROY SCHWEERS Hondo Lodge

ROSALIE RODENBECK JUDY E. SCHULZ JUDY I. WOOLLEY Brenham Lodge

PEGGY G. WIEMERS Hondo Victory Lodge ERLINE L. BRAESICKE Knippa Lodge MARGARET L. KRUEGER Kypfer-Salge Lodge KATHRYN E.S. MATTHEWS RUDOLPH E. SCHROEDER Lockhart Lodge

BRENDA SUE MARINO Bryan Lodge SMITH L. MILLER JR. PATRICIA A. SATARINO Dallas Lodge JOSEPHINE FRAZIER ALVIN W. LANDGRAF Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge DAVID D. ELLISON JR. RONALD KEITH ELLISON Harmonia Lodge

FRANCES J. HIESSER KATHLEEN LECCE JUDITH N. TURNER Louise Schuetze Lodge DAVID C. HAVELKA New Bern Lodge ROSA LEE MOCZYGEMBA Poth Lodge JUDITH F. DEININGER Shelby Lodge DEBORAH E. LEAICH Vineta Lodge GARY DOLPH REESE Yorktown Lodge

60 Years

GREGORY K. MEYER Hondo Lodge SUSAN M. BALL THERESA Y. SQUIRES Hondo Victory Lodge BOBBIE L. KLATT STRACKBEIN Jourdanton Lodge LISA W. ALBRECHT Karnes City Lodge HENRY C. KOHLLEPPEL La Coste Lodge

ROBERT JOE BARTEL Shiner Lodge RONALD D. HOLDEN STEVEN LEE HODEN WILLIAM R. SOUKUP Siemering Lodge CANDICE TRUE FARROW Vineta Lodge PEGGY ANN TOWNSEND Waco-Robinson Lodge

50 Years

MATTHEW W. DEITCHLE SHANNON MASSEY Anton Wernzel Lodge CHRISTOPHER C. AKER JILL K. HOLMAAS BRITTAN T. KRONKOSKY MARK A. KRONKOSKY PRESTON C. KRONKOSKY Austin Lodge

BRETT H. KRAUSE Laubach Lodge

TERREL WARD MAERTZ Bernardo Lodge

HAZEL L. HOLDEN TAMMY GALE LACKEY FRANCES A. RAKOWITZ ELVA WINDISCH Louise Schuetze Lodge

CYNTHIA MAERTZ KUNKEL Bernardo Lodge

MARK DAVIS CLAYTON ZARENA L. MUELLER CATHERINE A.A. REED New Braunfels Lodge

CASEY LEE HENDERSON JENNIFER HURT STANFORD Brunhilde Lodge

JOYCE NELL PUCKETT Boerne Lodge LORI JEAN EBEN ROY HAARMEYER Brenham Lodge SUSAN ELAINE KRAWIETZ Brunhilde Lodge SIDNEY B. SMITH Bryan Lodge E. MARCINKIEWICZ JR. Cat Spring Lodge

KAY L. LAWRENCE Hondo Victory Lodge

LARRY WAYNE SCHMIDT New Braunfels Lodge

CLAUDE R. BLAHA Houston Lodge

ISABEL A. JOHN DaCosta Lodge

DEBORAH KAY ARCHER Kypfer-Salge Lodge

JAMES A. WILLIAMS Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

ROLINE BALDESCHWILER La Vernia Lodge

ROBERT STRAUBE Fredericksburg Lodge

JOYCE A. MACON Paul Vogt Lodge

MICHAEL ALLEN DAVIS WAYNE ALAN TRENKELBACH RAY ULLRICH Harmonia Lodge

BELINDA MICHELE MASSEY Abilene Lodge

DORIS JEAN R. HAUSER McGregor Lodge

GERALDINE N. JOHNS Niederwald Lodge

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KENT ALLEN SPENRATH Comfort Lodge

CAROL LYNN MCKINNEY Goliad Lodge

BARBARA A. NAUERT Old Glory Lodge CATHERINE MARIE CASS Paul Vogt Lodge MARY ANNA GROVES Pershing Lodge KIMBERLY CUMMINS Poth Lodge CARL EDWARD JANNER Priddy Lodge DIANN DEBRA EINKAUF Sealy Lodge SHIRLEY ANN WITTIG DAVID W. ZUNKER RANDY LANE ZUNKER Seguin Lodge

ROBERT DUANE HOUSTON LENNIS ANN RICHARDSON Brenham Lodge

THOMAS B. BIPPERT DARREN C. HABY LOUIS ULRICH KEMPF NANCY SUE KEMPF ROBERT VERNON KEMPF CURTIS J. TONDRE JR. Castroville Lodge KENNETH DAVID RICE BLAINE L. WILLIS Comfort Lodge MELEAH M. NYE Converse Lodge KENNETH W. DOLGNER JR. LAWRENCE RAY HAJEK GEORGE A. HARTSELL DAVID E. LEHNERT LORENE R. LEHNERT SHARON E. OHANLON KEVIN L. WILLIAMS Corpus Christi Lodge CONTINUED ON PG. 10

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CONTINUED FROM PG. 9 SEAN RAY BREITEN Dunlay Lodge BARBARA E. SKINNER Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge LINDA D. MILLER SHELL MILLER REYES KRISTENE C. WILLIS Fort Worth Lodge TERRY LEE FOLLIS ANDREA HAYNES Fredericksburg Lodge KEVIN WAYNE MEYER Gay Hill Lodge SANDRA D. LEHMANN BLASIG KELLEY NICOLE KEMP DAWN R. LEHMANN Giddings Lodge JASON P. BREITSCHOPF Gonzales Lodge CHRISTOPHER BROOKS CLARENCE CZAPLINSKI TREVOR HICKS LOUIS C. KEMPF JERROD S. MCGLOTHLIN BRADLEY GASH RICH SUSAN DELLA RICH Harmonia Lodge MARK ALLEN VACLAVIK SHARON L. VACLAVIK Hochheim-Prairie Lodge SHELLY G. MOONEY SHANNON N. WINTERS Hondo Victory Lodge CHESTER D. BARROW JR. TAMMY WEBB DUPRE KEVIN A. KRUEGER Kirby Lodge MICHAEL W. HENZE SIDNEY GAIL W. KNIGHT Laubach Lodge DENISE KAY KOSUB La Vernia Lodge GEORGE E. HATFIELD JR. Lockhart Lodge AMY M. DOCKERY GLADYS IRENE LYNCH KATHRYN ANN RICH Louise Schuetze Lodge

Pioneers

ELAINE M. HOFFMAN Mission-Alamo Lodge CLINTON J. LEGENDRE SCOTT BRADLEY REEH WILLIAM C. STOELTJE Needville Lodge LEE ANN MILLER CARAWAY Nixon-Smiley Lodge LINDA KAYE BROWN MILTON RAY BROWN DOROTHY E. SCHRAMM Pershing Lodge GLADYS MAE SVEC Plum Lodge JOHN JEROME KNOTT LISA LYNN KNOTT Poth Lodge DOUGLAS WADE KINARD RICKY WAYNE NESVADBA TERRY GENE NESVADBA Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge TINA MARIE WAGNER Round Top Lodge LORI TOWNSEND MAUGHAN Schwertner Lodge KAREN LYNN DEHARDE JANINE ANN MOLTZ DARLENE E. REINHARD Seguin Lodge

Gerald Karnei receives his 75-year membership pin from Vice President of Operations Samantha Schulmeier Kelley at the Yorktown Lodge Christmas party. Gerald lives in Yorktown and has been a member since July 26, 1946.

Don Simecek receives his 75-year membership pin from Vice President of Operations Samantha Schulmeier Kelley at the Yorktown Lodge Christmas party. Don lives in Yorktown and has been a member since Sept. 8, 1946.

Two members of Brenham Lodge have received their membership pins.

Brenham Lodge President James Hyvl presented a 75-year pin to Janice McClendon, left, and a 70-year pin to Carol Jaster.

Janice lives in Brenham and has been a member since Feb. 18, 1947. Carol also lives in Brenham and has been a member since May 5, 1952.

BLAKE E. GOEHRING Shelby Lodge AUDRA L. GROSSE DONISHA KAE HOFFMAN Vineta Lodge MELISSA KAYE WESLEY Waco-Robinson Lodge BRANDON REED BLAIN Yorktown Lodge

Two members of D’Hanis Lodge have received their 50-year membership pins. Charlyn Burrell, left, lives in D’Hanis and has been a member since Nov. 16, 1971 Laura Santos lives in Yancey and has been a member since Nov. 12, 1971. Larry Huesser, center, is from D’Hanis and has been a member since Nov. 8, 1946.

Lorrie Rangel receives her 60-year membership pin from Stern Lodge President Rick May. Lorrie lives in Seguin and has been a member since Feb. 24, 1961.

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Member Benefits News

Golf tourney benefits Camp scholarship fund

COMFORT – The 11th Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament has been scheduled for Saturday, April 16, at Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio.

Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the scholarship fund named in memory of a former camper and counselor who lost her battle with leukemia in 1998.

Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The tournament begins with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Lunch will follow.

Awards will be presented Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly recently accepted a $15,000 donation from Gulf Lodge for to the top four teams and the the Retirement Home Annex renovation project. Presenting the check were two of the lodge’s officers, Al golfers with the longest drive, Stryk, left, and Ben Diaz. Goliad Lodge has also made a $15,000 donation. When renovations are com- most accurate drive and closplete, a suite will be named after each of these lodges.

Funds will help renovate Home’s Annex COMFORT – Funds are being collected for a renovation project at the Retirement Home. The plan is to renovate the suites in the Home’s Annex and then make them available for rent to members.

The renovations will include buying furniture and televisions and making minor repairs.

Renting the Annex, which is

not currently being used by member residents, will help offset the cost of operating the Home.

Local lodges have been given the opportunity to sponsor a suite.

For a donation of $15,000, the suite will be named after that lodge. So far, two lodges, Goliad and Gulf, have made donations.

Kirby Lodge has made a $325 donation to the program.

Lodges can still make a donation to the renovation project.

Send the check to Hermann Sons Life, Attn: Jacqueline Klein, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297.

Be sure to indicate that the donation is for the renovation project.

MEMORIAL DONATION FORM Name of Deceased:

Please print

Acknowledgement from Retirement Home Retirement Home Scholarship Fund

Camp Camp Scholarship Fund Grief Support Session at Camp

Name: Address:

Address:

LINDA K. COLDEWEY LAURA STONE KOSUB LENVAL M. MAYFIELD LOUISE B. MULHERN MARY M. ROSE Donor: Pershing Lodge

LYNN A. SCHROEDER Donor: Lockhart Lodge

MARY KELM MARGARET A. KATHMAN Donor: Pershing Lodge

EVELYN H. GATELEY Donor: La Vernia Lodge

Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

Please print

LILLIAN WHITE Donors: Sam & Sandra Jones

City, State, Zip: Date:

STEPHEN ROY NILES GLENN RAY FAUST EDWARD TELSCHOW JOE JAMES MAREK RICHARD THOMPSON Donor: Deanville Lodge

Please print

City, State, Zip: Donor:

Donations

Donations to the Retirement Home in Memory of:

HEINZ BUCHHOLZ Donor: New Braunfels Lodge

to go to:

Amount: $ Clip and mail with your memorial contribution to: Hermann Sons Life Home Office, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941.

est to the pin.

Cost is $100 per person for a four-person scramble team.

That includes green fees, range balls, lunch, one Mulligan per player and awards. The Bubba Drive will be sold the day of the event at the appropriate hole.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Individuals who sponsor a hole for $100 will receive signage at the hole.

Corporations that sponsor a hole for $175 will also receive signage.

For more information, contact Jan Stone at 210-4221952. Online registration is available at hermannsonslife. org/golf.

ALPHONS “AL” WEINHEIMER Donors: Jack & Dianne Larned

Donations to the Camp Scholarships Fund in Memory of: ZANETA WATKINS Donors: Sam & Sandra Jones

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Chili Cook-off returns March 12

James Smith honored The Board of Directors honored long-time Home Office employee James Smith during their February meeting. James has worked at the Home Office for 45 years. Pictured are, from left, Director Stan Steiger, President and CEO Eugene Zollinger, Director Suzanne Hildebrand, James, Vice Chair Mike Beam, Chair of the Board Sandra Jones and Director David Noak. Not pictured is Director David Wolf.

Scholarship deadlines near for ‘22 graduating seniors SAN ANTONIO – The deadline is nearing for the two scholarships offered by Hermann Sons Life to members who are graduating from high school this year.

The Shannon Leigh GaffneyHermann Sons Youth Camp Scholarship will award three $1,000 scholarships for the fall semester.

The scholarship provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are current members of Hermann Sons Life who attended Hermann Sons Life Camp. Premiums and dues must be current in order to apply.

Deadline to apply is March 1.

The online application can be found at hermannsonslife.org/ programs/scholarships.

This fund was established in memory of Shannon Leigh Gaffney. Shannon was a camper and counselor for eight summers at Hermann Sons Life Camp. Although taken from her family and friends too soon, her memory and enthusiasm for Camp lives on through this scholarship program.

Applicants must submit documentation of their scholastic record, two letters of reference

testifying to their talents and character, and an essay titled “How Being a Hermann Sons Camper Helped to Shape the Person I Am Today.”

The Hermann Sons Life Retirement Home Scholarship Fund will award four $1,500 scholarships.

Each applicant must be a member of Hermann Sons Life for a minimum of five years and have a certificate of insurance and local lodge dues paid up on the date of the filing of the application.

High school grades will have no bearing on who receives these scholarships, only the student’s desire to better himself/herself. As part of the application, students must write an essay of 300 words or less on what Hermann Sons Life means to them.

Scholarships will be awarded to first-year college students only and may be used at any four-year university, two-year community college or trade school of the student’s choosing.

Deadline to apply is April 1.

The online application can be found at hermannsonslife.org/ programs/scholarships.

COMFORT – After a two-year hiatus because of the pandemic, the Retirement Home Chili and Pinto Bean Cook-off is back. The scholarship fund-raiser will be held March 12 on the grounds of the Retirement Home outside Comfort.

Everyone is welcome to enter.

There are two divisions.

The event is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). Those cooks will compete against each other to earn points that will qualify them for the international cookoff held each year in Terlingua, Texas. Non-CASI or amateur

cooks have their own division.

An important change has been made to the bean competition. Cooks can enter only pinto beans in this year’s competition. In the past, any type of bean was eligible.

There also will be separate showmanship competitions for CASI cooks and amateurs.

No pre-registration is required.

Cooks will register Saturday morning when they arrive. Cost to enter chili is $20 for CASIsanctioned cooks and $15 for amateurs. Everyone pays $10 to enter the pinto bean competition. There will be cash prizes for

the top three bean entries.

A raffle will be held to raise additional money for the scholarship fund.

A party will be held Friday night for cooks and their teams who arrive early.

There is plenty of room for RVs. Proceeds from the event are used to present four $1,500 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are members of Hermann Sons Life. Despite not being able to hold the cook-off for the past two years, scholarships were still awarded.

For more information, call the Home at 830-995-2724.

HERMANN SONS LIFE RETIREMENT HOME

ANNUAL CHILI & PINTO BEAN COOK-OFF

March 11-12 at the Retirement Home in Comfort

Chili: $15 for Amateurs - $20 for Sanctioned Cooks Beans (Pinto Beans Only): Everyone pays $10 Cash prizes for top 3 bean entries

SANCTIONED BY CASI CASI COOKS AND AMATEURS WELCOME!

Friday ig ht Cooks’ N Par ty

Benefits the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund.

RVs welcome! Call 830-995-2724 for more information.

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Poth welcomes new members

Bernardo’s next meeting scheduled for March 16 BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge will meet March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department Meeting Room. The lodge will provide the Italian food. Members are asked to bring desserts or snacks to share.

Regional Sales Manager Doug Carpenter was a special guest at the February meeting. Doug talked about his new role in the organization.

Plans for the June barbecue weill be announced as soon as they are finalied.

– Robin Maertz

POTH – Poth Lodge welcomed a new member at the February meeting.

His name is Joshua James Korzekwa. Welcomed by way of transfer were Lawrence G. Turner, Brandon J. Turner and Deborah Renne Gianotti.

The lodge’s delegates to

Chris Kotara celebrated his birthday at the February meeting of Poth Lodge.

the Convention Assembly in May will be Patricia Lowak, James Lowak and Beth Cutsinger. Henrietta Lowak is the alternate.

The door prize money went home with Beth Cutsinger and Henrietta Lowak.

Louis Mutz Christa, Jan-

ice Nell Kopecky and Alton L. Schellhase missed out on a chance to win the kitty by not being in attendance when their name was drawn. With no winner, $2 will be added to the kitty for next month’s drawing.

– Reporter

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In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members ELENORA DORIS SCHAWE Niederwald Lodge Died Sept. 6, 2016 • Age 88

DONA LUNETTA LOW Gonzales Lodge Died Oct. 2, 2021 • Age 100

HERBERT A. DENNY II Harmonia Lodge Died Nov. 14, 2021 • Age 72

CURTIS E. RINN Shelby Lodge Died Nov. 27, 2021 • Age 86

SIGMUND P. CZAJA Harmonia Lodge Died Dec. 17, 2021 • Age 77

SYBIL L. KUMAGA Gay Hill Lodge Died Nov. 29, 2019 • Age 90

AUSTIN EDWARD SEBERA New Braunfels Lodge Died Oct. 13, 2021 • Age 32

KENNETH E. LINDSEY Wichita Falls Lodge Died Nov. 15, 2021 • Age 87

BEVERLY ANN FELDMANN Bryan Lodge Died Nov. 28, 2021 • Age 68

ALVIN E. LEHMANN Brenham Lodge Died Dec. 22, 2021 • Age 93

HELMUTH CARL KOCH JR. Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died April 8, 2021 • Age 81

MARJORIE S. BRUNE Columbus Lodge Died Oct. 15, 2021 • Age 95

JODI D. ROBINSON Kirby Lodge Died Nov. 17, 2021 • Age 51

LAURA STOWE KOSUB Pershing Lodge Died Nov. 30, 2021 • Age 64

ELROY W. BECK Hondo Lodge Died Dec. 22, 2021 • Age 92

MARY E. GOMILLION Niederwald Lodge Died May 20, 2021 • Age 83

HAZEL BEYER Wichita Falls Lodge Died Oct. 22, 2021 • Age 83

GENE E. MAECKEL Poth Lodge Died Nov. 18, 2021 • Age 90

MARJORIE H. TATER DaCosta Lodge Died Nov. 30, 2021 • Age 86

LEATRICE A. SAUR Kypfer-Salge Lodge Died Dec. 22, 2021 • Age 95

BETTY ANN MCLEAN Austin Lodge Died July 24, 2021 • Age 82

MARY E. BELL Poth Lodge Died Oct. 25, 2021 • Age 80

JOHN V. BRADFIELD JR. Harmonia Lodge Died Nov. 19, 2021 • Age 83

JOSEPH S. SCHWERTNER Corpus Christi Lodge Died Dec. 1, 2021 • Age 43

JOYCE E. FULLER El Campo Lodge Died Dec. 22, 2021 • Age 89

CYNTHIA W. MARTINEZ Vineta Lodge Died Aug. 21, 2021 • Age 57

DARREN WAYNE STECH Orange Grove Lodge Died Oct. 27, 2021 • Age 55

IRVINE P. SCHNEIDER Cibolo Lodge Died Nov. 20, 2021 • Age 83

DAN M. VALENTA Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died Dec. 3, 2021 • Age 95

LILLIAN ROSE MAYER Spring Branch Lodge Died Dec. 23, 2021 • Age 94

NANCY C. PEISER Haskell Lodge Died Aug. 24, 2021 • Age 85

MARY M. ROSE Pershing Lodge Died Oct. 30, 2021 • Age 101

FLORENCE RANEY Niederwald Lodge Died Nov. 21, 2021 • Age 79

ADRIAN L. POLLOK Harmonia Lodge Died Dec. 4, 2021 • Age 84

JENNIFER J. LAPORTE Hondo Victory Lodge Died Dec. 27, 2021 • Age 47

THOMAS ROGER REGMUND Bryan Lodge Died Sept. 8, 2021 • Age 53

ALFRED LAMPE JR. Brenham Lodge Died Nov. 6, 2021 • Age 79

HERBERT E. CAFFEY JR. Brenham Lodge Died Nov. 22, 2021 • Age 78

JOHN H. PIRTLE Harmonia Lodge Died Dec. 9, 2021 • Age 88

WILLA DEAN WOLTER Cuero Family Lodge Died Dec. 28, 2021 • Age 91

ROBERT HARRISON JR. DaCosta Lodge Died Sept. 15, 2021 • Age 81

MELANIE K. WRIGHT Gpnzales Lodge Died Nov. 9, 2021 • Age 60

MILDRED W. HENKE Fredericksburg Lodge Died Nov. 23, 2021 • Age 96

BOBBIE LEE RICE Waco-Robinson Lodge Died Dec. 10, 2021 • Age 89

JOE H. SAUNDERS Comfort Lodge Died Dec. 29, 2021 • Age 72

ROSALIE KASPER Poth Lodge Died Sept. 28, 2021 • Age 92

FRANK C. MATHEAUS Laubach Lodge Died Nov. 11, 2021 • Age 85

ROBERT L. SCHLABACH Shelby Lodge Died Nov. 24, 2021 • Age 81

GLENN P. SCHUHMANN Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died Dec. 13, 2021 • Age 60

ANTHONY W. MAYS JR. Seguin Lodge Died Dec. 30, 2021 • Age 91

WILLIE MAE FENSKE Kirby Lodge Died Sept. 28, 2021 • Age 93

ROSALIE W. HUNGER Plum Lodge Died Nov. 12, 2021 • Age 90

MARY LOIS KOSUB Pershing Lodge Died Nov. 26, 2021 • Age 79

FRANK W. DOEGE JR. Seguin Lodge Died Dec. 13, 2021 • Age 85

GAIL ANNE CALLAWAY Comfort Lodge Died Jan. 5, 2022 • Age 71

The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.

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Pershing to honor past presidents

Celebrating February birthdays at the Pershing Lodge meeting were, from left, John Opiela, Emily Wallace and Loyd LeBlanc.

Loren Storey, a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, presented Fort Worth Lodge with this plaque in recognition of the lodge’s support of the organization.

Fort Worth plans next meeting for March 6 FORT WORTH – The holidays have come and gone and it is time to get down to business.

And that means working to add new members to the Fort Worth Lodge family.

Fort Worth and the surrounding areas are booming and it is time to go to work. Everyone knows someone in need of life insurance to protect their loved ones so start talking to them now and then ask them if an agent can contact them.

Let’s all make it a New Year’s Resolution to bring in new member this year. Parents are reminded that now is the time to get a policy for their Camp age children. The life insurance you buy them now can help protect them for the rest of their lives.

The lodge will meet March 6 at 3 p.m. at Spring Creek Barbeque in Burleson. Possible Join Hands Day projects will be discussed.

If you are unable to attend but know of an organization that could use some help, contact Sandra Jones.

Congratulations to John Emshoff for reaching his 50-year milestone. John joined the lodge on Feb. 10, 1972. Congrats as well to Linda Miller, Shell Reyes and Kristene Willis who reached their 50-year milestone in March. Hold on to those pins and bring them to one of our meetings so it can be presented in person.

Robert and Linda Balmos not only celebrated Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14 but they also celebrated 44 years of marriage. Celebrating 56 years of marriage on Feb. 19 were Sam and Sandra Jones.

Happy Birthday wishes go to Kim Burns, Patricia Burns, Karen Burns-Lane, Cheyenne Davis, Harrison Emshoff, Jimmy Kassler, Kylie LeBlanc, Daryl Miller, Michael Murphy, Alicia Putman, Nicole Seise, Reese Baker, Michael Hurst, Sam Jones, Katelyn Kassler, Sheila Kime, Kimberly LeBlanc, Cooper Lee, Pat Miller, Adella Reagan, Matthew Schick, Gracie Stephenson, Lyndall Thompson, Jaxsen Voss, Ronald Walters and Aubree Wright.

SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet Wednesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Past presidents will be honored and the lodge will celebrate its 102nd anniversary. The meal will be catered.

At the February meeting, Chaplain Tony Valek reported on the passing of Linda K. Coldewey, Laura Stowe Kosub, Lenval M. Mayfield, Louise B. Mulhern and Mary M. Rose.

Prayers are needed for Wayne Kilborn, Helen Alberthal and Patricia Spaeth and any other members who are ill.

Alice Golla was not present to win the $35 attendance prize.

Beth Warne won the split-thepot cash.

– Dorothy Pawlik

San Marcos Lodge to meet via Zoom SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will meet Monday, March 7, at 7 p.m. via Zoom. If you plan to join, text 512-393-1431.

The annual memorial service will be part of the meeting.

Members who passed away in 2021 will be remembered.

The Feb. 7 meeting also was held via Zoom. President Agnes Dreibrodt thanked everyone for wearing red in recognition of Heart Awareness Month and Valentine’s Day. The first order of business

was the installation of the 2022 elected and appointed officers.

The Cheer Committee reported sending get-well cards to Billy Preuss, Bob Robbins, Clifford Rust and Marshall McQuaig.

A sympathy card was sent to the family of Naomi Belote who passed away on Jan. 19. She is the mother of member Kenneth Belote.

A letter was received from the Hays County Food Bank thanking the lodge for the food and

Dallas will meet March 20 DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will meet March 20 at 1 p.m. at the Hall. Food and fellowship will be provided.

The elected and appointed officers were installed at the Jan. 23 meeting.

Steve Schellenberg reported that the lodge has 316 members including 26 juniors.

Meeting date cards have been mailed to all members within a 50-mile radius.

He also reported that 23 members will receive their membership anniversary pins in 2022.

Only 14 of those reside in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area.

Members receiving their pins

in January and February include Cathy A. Calder of Dallas, 50 years as of Jan. 1; Alice A. Stogner of Irving, 70 years as of Feb. 5; Joan E. Sanford of Grand Prairie, 60 years as of Feb. 15; and Karen P. Scharlau of Chapel Hill, N.C., 60 years as of Feb. 28.

After Eva Day provided information about CitySquare, members agreed to volunteer there on May 1 in observance of Join Hands Day Eva won the attendance prize.

Eva, Terri Holmes and Brigitte Robinson provided the food.

No meeting was scheduled in February.

– Reporter

monetary donations received at Christmas.

In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge will make a donation to the local food bank.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Benhard Faske, Dennis Krackau, Larry Moreau, MaKenna Dreibrodt, Irene Bierstedt, Yvonne Reimers Robbins and Peyton Trapp.

Attendance prize winners were Shirley and Benhard Faske.

– Janice Kuhen

Stern Lodge to meet March 6 SEGUIN – Stern Lodge will meet Sunday, March 6, at the American Legion Hall in Seguin.

The 2022 officers were installed at the Feb. 6 meeting.

They are President Rick May, Vice President Ricky Engelke, Secretary Debbie Engelke, Financial Secretary/Treasurer Lorrie Rangel and trustees Dustin Engelke, Candace Holmes and Marvalee May. Lorrie Rangel received her 60year membership pin.

Members enjoyed a meal and desserts.

– Debbie Engelke

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Brenham Lodge plans spring supper fund-raiser BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge will meet March 11. The meal will feature fried chicken. Members are asked to bring desserts.

Members are reminded to go to the lodge’s website page for more information.

Members enjoyed homemade stew at the February meeting.

Karl Goessler, Ronald Bentke, Kevin Goessler, Martin Maraen and Brent Simpson prepared the stew. Members provided the desserts.

During the meeting Carol Jaster was presented with her 70-year membership pin. She became a member in May 1952.

Janice McClendon was presented her 75-year membership pin.

She became a member in February 1947.

Agent Gary Falkenberg gave a presentation about term insurance and the benefits of converting it to a whole life plan without medical underwriting at certain ages. He also mentioned that term insurance provides a high amount of protection with low premiums.

Gary also stressed the importance of keeping the Home Office informed about any change of address, phone numbers, email address and name.

Prior to the meal some members enjoyed playing 42 and straight dominos. If you are interested in playing, arrive on meeting night at 5 p.m.

Homemade chili was served at the January meeting. Members provided ample desserts.

The 2022 officers were installed.

A fund-raiser schedule was finalized. The first fund-raiser is set for Friday, April 22, when there will be a steak and sausage supper. Price will be $15 per person. Time will be posted in the next issue and on the Hermann Sons Life Brenham app.

A drive-thru meal will be held Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m.1 p.m. The meal will consist of barbecue chicken and sausage.

Another drive-thru meal will be held Sunday, Oct. 23, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The meal will be pork steak, buttered potatoes and black-eyed peas.

Doris Falkenberg receives one of the 2021 Humanitarian Awards for Brenham Lodge from President James Hyvl.

Brenham Lodge officers for 2022 include, from left, Vice President and Communications Coordinator Gary Falkenberg, Trustee Karl Goessler, Community Coordinator Shirley Rowan, Past President and Trustee Jeanette Preuss, Membership Coordinator Doris Falkenberg, Secretary/Treasurer Lena Mae Goessler and President James Hyvl. Not pictured is Trustee Jack Schramm.

More details about the drivethrus will be posted later. There is a need for volunteers for the drive-thru events.

The annual Christmas Party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3.

This year members can invite more non-members than before. Price for non-members and more details will be provided later in the year.

State licensed bingo games are held every Thursday night.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Cards go on sale at 6:15 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Games are sanctioned by the State Lottery Commission, license number 1213. Games are open to members and the public.

For information about membership or a life insurance review, contact Agent Gary Falkenberg, FICF at 713-8994138.

– Reporter

Karl Goessler, left, receives one of the 2021 Humanitarian Awards for Brenham Lodge from James Hyvl.

Brenham Lodge members with a February birthday included, from left, Carol Jaster, Shirley Rowan, Aubrey Harmel and Diane Weikel.

Celebrating December birthdays from Brenham Lodge were, from left, Melissa Ullrich, William “Red” Kuretsch, Shirley Ganske and James Hyvl.

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Elected officers of New Braunfels Lodge for 2022 are, from left, Tommy Daum, Violet Tanneberger, Sandra Guenther, Jerome Vetter, Leola Stolte, Dennis Schwab, Michael Huebinger and Delbert Tanneberger.

Celebrating birthdays at the February meeting of New Braunfels Lodge were, from left, Jerome Vetter, Leola Stolte, Dennis Schwab and Sharon Suchy.

Violet Tanneberger took part in the memorial service held during the February meeting of New Braunfels Lodge.

New Braunfels holds memorial service, installs officers NEW BRAUNFELS – Dennis Schwab will host the March meeting of New Braunfels Lodge.

A catfish supper will be served.

Members are asked to bring sides and desserts.

For the February meeting, the

hall was decorated for Valentine’s Day with hearts, flowers and candy.

Two new members were welcomed.

A resolution of respect was read in memory of Heinz Buchholz.

A memorial service was held in honor of the eight members who passed away last year.

President Tommy Daum installed the elected and appointed officers.

Attendance prize winners

were Shirley Huebinger, Jolene Meuret, Rennie Guenther, Connie Krause, Michael Huebinger, Karen Harborth, Jerome Vetter, Sharon Suchy, Leola Stolte, Debbie Vetter, Virginia Vetter and Violet Tanneberger.

Violet also won the heartshaped candy dish.

A pulled pork supper, hosted

by Sandra and Rennie Guenther, was served after games and refreshments.

– Reporter

Fredericksburg installs 2022 officers

Niederwald Lodge to meet March 1 Niederwald Lodge now meets on the first Tuesday of the month. The first meeting of 2022 was held Feb. 1. A memorial service was held in honor of members who passed away in 2021. The 2022 officers were installed. Joyce Dailey and Joe Hennig, pictured, were the door prize winners. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, March 1.

Rutersville will meet March 1 RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge will hold its March meeting one day earlier than usual.

The Tuesday, March 1, meeting begins at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish pork loin and members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert.

A potluck meal was served at the February meeting.

Director David Noak spoke

briefly. Regional Sales Manager Douglas Carpenter talked about his role in the Sales Department.

JoAnn Mueller reported sending get-well cards to Loretta Brugger and Lynda Wheeler.

Door prize winners were David Noak, Weldon Hartmann, Lynda Wheeler, Theresa Garlin and Sherry Noak.

– Reporter

FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge met Tuesday, Feb. 1, for a chili and tamale supper and meeting.

The meeting was called to order by Marissa Weinheimer who was later installed as president along with the other officers present, Secretary-Treasurer Donna Henke, Finance Committee Member Geneva Tatsch and Trustee Sandy Fisk. Covid precautions are still being observed by others.

Attendance awards went to Hans Enderlin and Geneva Tatsch.

– Reporter

Celebrating special occasions at the February meeting of Fredericksburg Lodge were, from left, Lola Enderlin, a birthday, and Marissa and Steven Weinheimer, an anniversary.

Spring Branch meeting set for March 20 BULVERDE – Spring Branch Lodge will meet March 20 at 2:30 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center.

The lodge’s January meeting included the installation of officers. They are Sharon Knibbe, president; Darrell Woody, vice president; Karen Woody, secretary; Jane Wanke, reporter; Chuck Knibbe, Jane Wanke and Phyllis Havens, Finance Committee

members; Gloria Gass, Mary Woody and Ben Havens, trustees; and Alverne Halloran, historian/communications coordinator.

A note was received from St. Jude’s Ranch for Children thanking the lodge for its donation in 2021.

The lodge will donate a $100 gift card to the Spring Chicken Fest that will be held at the Bulverde Community

Center on April 24. The gift card will be used in the drawings.

Alverne Halloran reported that a sympathy card was sent to Kay Geffken following the passing of her father.

Celebrating birthdays were Sharon Knibbe and Mary and Bill Woody.

Karen, Mary, Darrell and Bill Woody provided the lunch.

– Jane Wanke

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Rosenberg-Richmond plans next meeting for April 11 ROSENBERG – RosenbergRichmond Lodge will meet April 11. The lodge will provide the fried chicken. Members are asked to bring desserts.

Members enjoyed a catered meal of beef tips and rice at the Feb. 14 meeting. Members brought desserts. Fred Maynard and Calvin Lamensky were in charge of serving. Margie Krenek gave the blessing.

Membership Coordinator Rosalie Byrd reported that sympathy cards were sent to Shirley Pavlock, the family of Alma Lee Slavinski, Annie Zak, Rachel Fisk and Kennith and Cynthia

Kendziora.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of John Pavlock, Daniel Gregory and Alma Lee Slavinski.

Shirley Pavlock was elected trustee to serve out the term of her late husband, John Pavlock.

The 2022 meeting and meal schedule was approved. The schedule is as follows: April 11, fried chicken furnished, members bring desserts; June 13, chicken fried steak and chicken fried chicken, members bring desserts; Aug. 8, ice cream and game night; Oct. 10, enchilada casserole, members bring des-

serts; and Dec. 12, turkey and dressing, dessert and game night.

Agent Gary Falkenberg spoke about annuities that are maturing. If you have an annuity that is maturing and you not been contacted, call the Home Office.

Door prizes were donated by William and Barbie Benton and Isabel Medina.

Attendance prizes were won

by Otto Tiemann, Malcolm Krause, Evelyn Schmidt, James Thomason and Calvin Lamensky.

– Loyce Anderson

Celebrating January and February birthdays at the RosenbergRichmond Lodge meeting were, from left, Bill Boyd, Malcom Krause, Elaine Krause, Margie Krenek, Eleanor Pavlock and W. Lee Hedt.

DaCosta Lodge now accepting scholarship applications DACOSTA – DaCosta Lodge will meet March 8 at 6 p.m. at the hall.

The lodge is now accepting scholarship applications from graduating high school seniors who are members of the lodge.

Contact President Sayra Boop at sayra@dacostahall.com or 361-676-6947 to receive an application. Applications and essays are due by April 15.

The lodge’s Spring Fling is set for April 9 starting at 4 p.m. This event is open to all members

and the community. Activities will include a cake/toy walk, Easter egg hunt, games, and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Tainted Heart will provide the music for the public dance that starts at 8 p.m. Don’t forget to bring those Easter baskets.

The lodge’s 2022 elected and appointed officers are Sayra Boop, president; Tommy West, vice president; Tessia Stastny, corresponding secretary; Andrea Stehle, financial secretary/ treasurer; Pam Elkins, Andrea

Round Top cancels meeting ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge members are reminded that there will be no meeting in March because the antique fair will be in progress at the hall.

At the January meeting, two new members were welcomed. They are LaVerne Albers and Watson James Mattocks.

Get well wishes were sent to Dwight Nittsche, Gladys Roemer and Orville Glaesmann.

In her report, Agent Linda Mattocks talked about the interest rate on annuities and the hiring of new agents.

She also reported that scholarships applications had been sent to graduating high

school seniors.

Community Coordinator Melanie Rauch reported sending Christmas cards to all the shut-ins and members not in attendance at the Christmas party.

A donation was approved for the Round Top Carmine Education Foundation fundraiser that was held Feb. 5.

Barton Garlin was celebrating a birthday.

Attendance prizes were won by Betty Porter, LaVerne Albers, Bob Porter, Jeanette Schoenst and Lila Garlin.

Dinner and other refreshments and a chance to enjoy fellowship followed the meeting.

– Reporter

Stehle and Laura Thigpen, trustees; Sayra Boop, Sarah Pribyl and Tommy West, Finance Committee members; and Tessia Stastny, Cheer Committee, reporter and communications coordinator.

DaCosta Lodge has compiled a cookbook. Cost is $20 each and $6 shipping (if needed).

Contact Diane Stastny at 361579-8512, order online at bit.ly/ DaCostaLodge or contact any of the lodge officers.

Other upcoming events in-

clude the DaCosta School of Dance recital on May 14, a public dance featuring the Texas Continentals on May 14 and the DaCosta Volunteer Fire Department annual fund-raiser and public dance featuring the Southern Drive Band on June 11.

If you need to update your member information, contact Tessia Stastny at tessia@dacostahall.com or 361-237-6002.

Up-to-date events and information can be found at DaCos-

ta Hall Facebook page: facebook.com/DacostaHall77905, DaCosta Lodge Facebook page: facebook.com/DaCostaLodge-100293408189350 Contact Hall Manager Andrea Stehle at 361-578-2039 or andrea@dacostahall.com with any comments, suggestions, hall rental info, etc. Contact Tessia Stastny regarding any member deaths, get well, births etc. at 361-237-6002 or tessia@dacostahall.com – Reporter

Giddings will award five scholarships GIDDINGS – Scholarship time is here again. Giddings Lodge has mailed applications to 17 graduating students.

If your graduating student did not receive an application, contact Pat Abell, Hermann Sons Life No. 54, P.O. Box 931, Giddings, Texas 78942.

All applications must be re-

ceived by April 1. Five scholarships will be awarded this year.

The annual $50 drawing winners were Pat Abell for the ladies and Bill Hinkston for the men.

The lodge received thank you cards for memorial donations from the families of Virginia Kunze and Cecilia Martinez.

At the most recent meeting, Ol-

ivia Mize’s birthday was celebrated with a cake and birthday song.

The $5 drawing winners were Olivia Mize, LaVerne Urban, Arthur Urban, Bill Hinkston, Bonnie Hinkston and Pat Abell.

The meeting closed with a prayer and then members enjoyed chicken and sides.

– Reporter

Kerrville Lodge plans potluck for April 6 KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge will meet Wednesday, April 6, at the Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview, Kerrville, at 6:30 p.m. The ladies are asked to bring entrees and side dishes for the potluck meal. The men are asked to bring a dessert.

The February meeting was can-

celled due to inclement weather.

Members are mourning the passing of Alan Hill. While he was not a member, he allowed the lodge to use the Hill Country Veterans Center at no charge.

If a change in the meeting place becomes necessary, members will be notified. For that

reason, the lodge has not sent meeting date cards. If you would like to receive a text about future meetings, contact Juanice Grona at 830-864-4095.

Other meetings are planned for June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 5 and Dec. 2.

– Juanice Grona

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Harmonia announces 2022 schedule SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge has announced its meeting schedule for the rest of 2022.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the San Antonio

Home Association Building, 525 S. St. Mary’s St. Meetings will be held March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, Aug. 10, Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8.

The March 10 meeting will in-

clude a meal featuring corned beef.

Members are asked to provide side dishes and desserts.

Members will play bingo after the meeting.

– Reporter

Celebrating birthdays at the Twin Sisters Lodge meeting were Deborah Knoll, Kaden Morash, Jennifer and Marcus Ethridge and Rick Weidman, not pictured.

Twin Sisters plans barbecue meal for meeting on April 3 BLANCO – Twin Sisters Lodge will meet Sunday, April 3. Providing the food will be Steve Hartmann and Herman Weber, barbecue; Jerry Gass, beans; Jennifer Ethridge, potato salad; the Knolls, deviled eggs; Georgia Hartmann, bread and butter; and Marilyn Weidman, dessert.

The 2022 officers were installed at the February meeting.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Anna Lee Jones who passed away in November 2021.

Trustee Jerry Gass reported that the highway project on FM 473 East has been completed.

He also reported that despite the 15-degree temperature, all plumbing in the schoolhouse survived the recent cold snap.

All the heaters were working.

Due to the success of last year’s project, lodge members will once again clean up the Blanco Cemetery in observance of Join Hands Day. Trustees will contact cemetery personnel to make the arrangements.

Celebrating February birthdays were Deborah Knoll, Marcus Etheridge and Kaden

Al Stremmel Jr., right, from New Braunfels Lodge Dena Warneke receives her split-the-pot winnings won two prizes at the Harmonia Lodge meeting in at the February meeting of Harmonia Lodge. Rene February. President Rene Kraus presents him with one of the prizes.

Kraus presented her with the cash.

Kypfer-Salge meets membership goal Herman and Nancy Weber celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary in February. They are members of Twin Sisters Lodge.

CLEAR SPRINGS – Kypfer-Salge Lodge will meet March 4. President Dennis Koepp will bring the fried fish for the meal. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.

The lodge has been notified that it met its new member goal in 2021.

Members are reminded to contact Nelrose Koepp if someone is ill or has passed away.

– Darline Preiss

Morash who is now the big 3.

Celebrating March birthdays will be Jennifer Ethridge and Rich Weidman.

Marcus Ethridge and Marian Ethridge won the door prizes.

Marcus donated his to the Building Fund.

A Mexican food meal was served. Thanks go to Stan Steiger for furnishing the tamales and all those who brought side dishes.

– Reporter

Coupland to meet March 6 COUPLAND – Coupland Lodge members will gather Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at Meyer’s Smokehouse, 188 U.S. Hwy. 290 in Elgin for a meeting and meal.

All members are encouraged

Winners of the attendance prizes were Celeste Salge, Molly Koepp, Raylee Saur, Oran Koepp and Nelrose Koepp.

to attend and are reminded to wear a mask.

For more information, contact President Lena Ging at 512-4680072.

– Reporter

Celebrating anniversaries at the February meeting of Kypfer-Salge Lodge were, from left, Oran and Nelrose Koepp and Dennis and Molly Koepp.

Celebrating February birthdays at the Kypfer-Salge Lodge meeting were Nelrose Koepp and Charlie Seiter.

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Allen and Doris Christ, from left, receive the 2021 Humanitarian of the Year Award for Shelby Lodge from Director David Noak and lodge President Roy Pieper.

Officers of Shelby Lodge for 2022 include, standing, from left, Clarence Reuther, Oscar Voelkel, Roy Pieper, Warren Meischen, front, from left, Judy Pieper, Joylene Mathis and Doris Christ.

Celebrating birthdays at the January meeting of Shelby Lodge were Joylene Mathis, left, and Carolyn Meischen.

SHELBY – Shelby Lodge has changed its meeting schedule.

Meetings will now be held quarterly instead of monthly. The remainder of the meeting dates for 2022 are April 10, Aug. 14 and Dec. 11. Meetings are held at Har-

Members voted to make a $50 donation to Camp in memory of Curtis Rinn.

Door prizes were presented after which a meal of Sloppy Joes, appetizers and desserts was enjoyed.

gion and Auxiliary and are custodians at St Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Doris is the treasurer of the Women of the Church and chairman of the semi-annual bake sale. She is also an officer of the lodge.

– Betty Huebner

Shelby announces change in meeting schedule monie Hall, 509 W FM 389, Shelby.

The 2022 officers were installed at the Jan. 9 meeting. They are Roy Pieper, Warren Meischen, Judy Pieper, Joylene Mathis, Oscar Voelkel, Clarence Reuther, Doris Christ and Betty Huebner.

At the December Christmas party, Doris and Allen Christ were presented the Humanitarians of the Year Award. Doris and Allen are active in the Shelby community.

They deliver Meals on Wheels, belong to the Shelby American Le-

Austin Lodge names three delegates AUSTIN – Due to the rise in COVID cases in January and the bad weather in February, Austin Lodge will not hold its first meeting in 2022 until March 6.

The meeting begins at 2 p.m.

The lodge will provide pizza.

Members are asked to bring desserts.

At the December meeting,

the 2021 officers were re-elected and will serve again in 2022.

The lodge’s delegates to the upcoming Convention Assembly will be Betty Kurtz, Pat Spradling and Howard Anderson.

Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Buster Schaefer and the family of David Kastner. Buster and David were

Laubach will meet in Seguin on March 13

Seguin Lodge recognizes out-going president New Seguin Lodge President Cheryl Kolbe awards past President Allan Gescheidle with a plaque in recognition of his years of service.

Dunlay Lodge installs 2022 officers

Door prize winners at the Seguin Lodge meeting in February were, from left, were Tom Allison, Brian Beutnagel, Joi Barnes, Howard Huebner, Tammy Beutnagel and Jeff Kallies.

long-time members of Austin Lodge.

Members agreed to make $100 donations to the Ben Hur Shrine quilt raffle and Christmas toy drive.

Happy Birthday was sung to Margaret Hankins and Patsy Walker.

– Betty Kurtz

The 2022 officers were installed when Dunlay Lodge met Feb. 15.

They are, from left, Tom Zuberbueler, trustee; Stanley Meyer, vice president; Dolly Meyer, secretary-treasurer; Curtis Tondre, trustee; Morris Baxter, trustee; and Ronnie Kriewald, president. The calendar for the year was discussed. The pin presentation will be held during the Christmas party on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. Postcards will be mailed to area members indicating the dates of the 2022 meetings. All members are invited to attend.

SEGUIN – Laubach Lodge will hold its quarterly meeting at 1 p.m. on March 13 at Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill in Seguin. All members are encouraged to attend. A meal will be provided.

The Christmas party was held Dec. 12 at Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill. Special guests were Friedens United Church of Christ Pastors Dave and Sonja Phillips, recipients of the 2021 Humanitarian of the Year Award.

Members enjoyed a meal and everyone was gifted a poinsettia plant.

– Dorothy K. Constable

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Schulenburg to present pins May 11 SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge will meet May 11 at 6 p.m. at Oakridge Restaurant. Plans are to present anniversary pins to those members who did not receive them in 2021.

Elected and appointed officers were installed at the February meeting.

Regional Sales Manager Douglas Carpenter was in attendance.

He spoke about his duties.

A report was read about the December Christmas party.

Welcomed as new members were Annabell A. Fowlkes, William R. Fowlkes Jr., Gage A. Macha and Sophie J. Neiser.

Dana Y. Allen has transferred to Hochheim-Prairie Lodge.

After much discussion at past meetings, members voted to meet quarterly moving forward.

Donations were made by William and Delores Michalke in memory of John Vavrusa, Dorothy Kresta, Evelyn Ripper and Erline Janik.

A note was read from the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department thanking the lodge for its donation.

– Junette Rodecap

Plum will meet on March 14 PLUM – Plum Lodge will meet at 4 p.m. on March 14 at the Prairie Valley School House.

The 2022 officers were installed at the Jan. 10 meeting.

The officers are president, Wilbert Hoffmann; vice president, Wallace Hobratschk; secretary, Jackie Wessels; and financial secretary, Pam Matula.

The lodge did not meet in February.

– Pam Matula

Helotes meets on March 8 HELOTES – Helotes Lodge’s first meeting of 2022 will be held Tuesday, March 8, at 7 p.m. at Braun Hall.

A hot meal will be provided and there will be door prizes.

–Reporter

Gulf Lodge installs officers Gulf Lodge held its quarterly meeting on Jan. 30. Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly was in attendance and installed the 2022 officers.

Corpus Christi will meet at Chicken Shack on March 1

The 50/50 winner at the February meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge was Debbie Mazur.

Door prize winners at the February meeting of Corpus Christi were Stephen Gentry, Kerry Ginn and Cheryl Garcia, who is holding her newest granddaughter, Rhylie.

During the February meeting of Schulenburg Lodge, Arline Ulrich displayed two large photographs from the Grand Lodge Conventions of 1921, top photo, and 1946, bottom photo. Her grandfather, Paul Olle, attended both Conventions. In the photo of the left side of the 1946 photo, he is kneeling on the front row with his hat on the ground. Arline is holding a badge worn by delegates in the other photos.

Louise Schuetze reaches goal SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge will meet on March 14 at 7 p.m. in the Rathskeller. The lodge will provide a chicken dinner. Members are asked to RSVP to Janet Abell at 210-363-4022.

The lodge celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Feb. 14 meeting held in the Rathskeller. Dinner and dessert were served.

The 2022 calendar was planned. Lots of great gatherings are planned.

The lodge received a bonus for reaching its new member goal in 2021.

– Reporter

Lori Todd, left, receives a birthday card from Janet Abell at the February meeting of Louise Schuetze Lodge.

CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will hold a business meeting at 6:30 p.m.

March 1 at the Chicken Shack.

The Feb. 1 game night/Valentine party was held at Hilltop Community Center. A potluck meal was served along with Valentine-themed desserts.

Members played games and made plans for future events.

The passing of Paul Brieger on Christmas Eve was announced.

Sympathy is extended to his wife, Pat, her children and grandchildren.

– Darlette Brandon

Vineta to meet on March 3

Anton Wenzel meets March 1

SAN ANTONIO – Old Man Winter canceled the February meeting for Vineta Lodge.

Shepherd’s Pie will be served at the March 3 meeting. The 2022 calendars will be available.

Hope to see members at upcoming functions.

– Reporter

SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge will meet Tuesday, March 1, at the Home Association Building.

Members who plan to attend are asked to contact Merlinda Elizondo at 210-8153468.

– Reporter

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Agents Directory (alphabetized by area) Adkins Roxy Pruski 210-218-6204

Converse Dan Boenig 210-705-1815

Gonzales Bobbie Polasek 830-672-6317

Marion Lorene Bielke, FIC 830-420-2380

Alice Eddie Ramon 361-701-0480

Cuero Laura Tiffin 361-564-8141

Helotes Reagan Haby Rogiers 210-695-5588

Tami Smith 361-648-1025

Atascosa Eulla Krueger 210-863-0546

Wayne Tiffin 361-564-8144

Hondo Michael Saathoff 210-394-7648

Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975 Beaumont Rachael Brewer 409-267-3862 Bernardo/Columbus Robin Maertz 979-732-1687 Terrel Maertz 979-732-1727 Boerne/San Antonio Pamela Poulk 210-753-2626 Boerne Lisa Rozacky 210-838-3306 Marilyn Vogt, FICF 210-630-9874 Brenham Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138

Dallas Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Cecilia Phillips 214-982-8905 Gilbert Shelby 214-289-1815 Del Rio Pat Fritz, FIC 432-292-4483 Angelina Tara 830-308-3610 Devine Robin Rutledge 210-854-4443 Cynthia Sultenfuss 210-219-6409 El Campo Dennis Wigginton 832-278-9636 Floresville/Poth Beth Cutsinger 210-325-6667

Bulverde Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142

Floresville John Pacini 210-844-7182

Caldwell Donnie Blinka 979-596-1309

Lynn Wiede 830-393-4660

Castroville Glenford Boehme, FIC 210-219-9792

Fort Worth Sandra Jones, FIC 817-295-2666

Reagan Haby Rogiers 210-695-5588

Fredericksburg Todd Bierschwale 830-997-2130

Cibolo/Schertz Tracy Campos 210-388-2779

George West Tracy Caron 361-449-0348

Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938

Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC 512-497-0678

Comfort Norma Bruns, FIC 830-995-3980

Giddings Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988

Moulton Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938

Margie Zinsmeyer 830-426-0960

Needville /Rosenberg Chris Stoeltje 979-559-6127

Houston Don P. Baker 346-331-2861

New Braunfels Becki Carley 361-550-9358

Rachael Brewer 409-267-3862

Britney Cross 281-450-6291

Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138

Kathryn Green 830-463-9455

Jennifer Stryk Garner 832-596-9425 Gerald Ziemnicki 713-622-9001 Johnson City Tammy Wier 214-500-1110 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

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 Robert A. Hollingsworth Jr. Rosie Hollingsworth 210-822-2590 Rayna Sue Irwin 210-710-7038

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 Kathryn Mutchler kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org Regional Sales Managers: Douglas Carpenter 979-204-7847 douglasc@hermannsonslife.org Gearard LeFore Jr. 619-944-5804 gearardl@hermannsonslife.org Teresa Saathoff 210-422-6996 teresas@hermannsonslife.org

Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142 Chris Naughton 210-365-2009 San Marcos Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975 Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431 Schulenburg/Weimar Mary K. Seifert 979-743-0312 Sealy Carolyn Daignault 832-338-6201 Seguin Annette D. Roecker 830-832-0724 Tina B. Ynfante 210-859-1973

Spring Branch Gloria Gass 830-885-4405 John E. Moore Jr. 210-621-7842 Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek 210-771-4354 Sugar Land Alexis Melton 713-305-5738 Victoria Jason Hybner 361-652-6924 Andrea Stehle 361-648-2274 Laura Thigpen 361-676-8307 Waxahachie Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Yorktown Judy Wolf 361-564-2452

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KEELY WILLIAMS is a member of Flatonia Lodge. She is in the 12th grade. Her favorite foods are salad, pasta and Sour Patch Kids.

Kelly has pets Sasha and Oxy. She enjoys softball, painting and outdoor activities.

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Her favorite foods are pizza, fruit andcandy. Kamryn has pets Sasha and Oxy. Her activities include softball and playing with her friends.

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RONAN JACK PARTON is a member of Schulenburg Lodge. He is in kindergarten.

His favorite foods are raspberries and spaghetti and meatballs. His favorite TV show is “Tom & Jerry.” Ronan has a pet mastiff dog, Flokiand, and a black cat, Salem. His activities include ice hockey, playing with his toys and playing in the backyard.

KORBIN MONROE PARTON is a member of Schulenburg Lodge. He is in pre-kindergarten. His favorite foods are shrimp, sausage and fish. His favorite TV show is “Bluey.” Korbin has a pet mastiff dog, Floki, and a black cat, Salem. He enjoys playing on the trampoline and playing in the treehouse.

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