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VOL. 120 • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS • SEPTEMBER 2016 - NO. 1
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE, ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
HERMANN SONS NEWS
Analyzing need key in purchasing life insurance By TIM KOLBE Grand Vice President-Marketing SAN ANTONIO – Each year September is designated as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Last month’s Marketing News centered on the need for life insurance coverage. Our spokesperson, NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, shared her personal story about how life insurance was an important consideration given her family history and current avocation – racing cars around a track at speeds close to 200 mph. That’s a good reason to have adequate life insurance protection but how much is enough? Analyzing Need The answer to the question of how much life insurance protection to purchase depends on the individual need. Need is determined by considering what the survivors would require to maintain a semblance of their current lifestyle after the loss of
a loved one. A single person with little debt would need adequate protection to cover burial and other final expenses while the new father of twins, with a mortgage and spouse in a two-car, two-career family, would need more coverage. A young Hermann Sons member with a nominal whole life certificate is generally thought to be adequately protected until adulthood when a new phase of life begins. Newlyweds require coverage for each other until the stork arrives and the need for coverage increases. Child care, educa-
tion, food, clothes, utilities, technology, college loan debt…. The list goes on and on. The Needs Analysis is a vital tool to assess need and ascertain the amount of coverage to purchase. We have several ways for anyone to explore this tool by visiting www. hermannsons.org and clicking on the Insurance Education/ Needs Analysis tab. In addition, our agents have both a paper and digital version available during consult with clients to help in understanding how coverage is unique to each individual’s circumstances. Once Need is Established Choosing the type of life insurance coverage is the next step once the amount of need is determined. Hermann Sons offers both whole and term life plans tailored to fit each client’s needs. See HERMANN SONS, Pg. 5
Beam honored Preuss elected to board Grand President Buddy Preuss, right, was elected to the American Fraternal Alliance board of directors during the national conference held earlier this month in Nashville. He is pictured with William R. O’Toole, chairman of the board for the Alliance who is the president and CEO of Catholic Financial Life. Brother Preuss is the third Hermann Sons Grand President to serve the Alliance on its board of directors. Louis Engelke and Leroy Muehlstein both served in that capacity. “It is an honor for me to serve Hermann Sons in this way and I look forward to working with leaders from other organizations to strengthen the fraternal system,” Brother Preuss said.
Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam celebrated her 50 years of service to Hermann Sons on Friday, Sept. 16. The Home Office staff planned a surprise party for her that was held in the Hall of Grand Presidents. Also attending were members of her family including husband Mike and children Marla and Marcus, pictured above. Daughter Margo lives in Seattle and could not attend. Prior to becoming Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer in 1998, Sister Beam served as administrative assistant to the Grand President. She began serving in that capacity in 1974 for Henry Riemer followed by Louis Engelke and Leroy Muehlstein. She started her career in the Membership Department when Fritz Schilo was Grand President.
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SePTemBer 2016 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons News P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 oFFICIaL PUBLICaTIon oF THe orDer oF THe SonS oF Hermann In THe STaTe oF TeXaS Home oFFICe: 515 S. St. Mary’s Street P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297-1941 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124 Fax: 210-226-3055 Hermann Sons Youth Camp 830-995-3223 Retirement Home: 830-995-2724 Website: www.hermannsons.org GranD LoDGe oFFICerS PaST GranD PreSIDenT LEROY MUEHLSTEIN PaST GranD PreSIDenT STEPHEN R. PREWITT GranD PreSIDenT/Ceo ALLAN W. "BUDDY" PREUSS GranD VP-SeCreTarY/TreaS. MARY BEAM GranD VP-InVeSTmenTS HARRY WERLAND GranD VP-marKeTInG TIMOTHY P. KOLBE GranD VP-FraTernaL KIMBERLY A. KRUEGER GranD FInanCe CommITTee WILBURN PARGMANN SANDRA JONES JANICE KUHEN PAUL HEATH JACK LARNED reTIremenT Home CommITTee RUTH BAILEY FRANK BRANDON NORMA BRUNS JEAN DUEITT CALVIN LAMENSKY GranD PHYSICIan DR. RICHARD HANNIGAN YoUTH aCTIVITIeS CommITTee JANICE FAIT DEBBIE JORDAN TAMMY KELLEY ED KURTZ DAVID SPAETH
AMANDA DEICKE BOB JUNGMAN STAN STEIGER
Grand President's Message Don’t make excuses for not buying insurance I like watching YouTube just for fun. Seeing the different videos of the ridiculous to the absurd gone viral is strangely entertaining. Recently I saw a compilation of videos of people glued to their smart phone and totally unaware of their dangerous surroundings. They were running into buildings, walking into traffic and falling into fountains. Life can be like that. We are so focused on living but can be unaware of the hazards around us. I know parents who work hard to provide a home for their family but don’t see (or don’t want to accept) the possibilities of what happens to that home if something happens to them. September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And while many took this as an opportunity to take a closer look at their life insurance needs; many are still falling into fountains. What was your reason for not investigating your insurance needs? According to a 2015 Nerdwallet article, there are seven (bad) reasons people don’t buy life insurance. no. 1, no. 2 and no. 3 – Cost, misconceptions and other Financial Priorities Many people believe falsely that life insurance is unaffordable. Compound this fact with other financial priorities associated with life and people will often accept a small term policy at work (that may
disappear at any time) as their total protection plan. no. 4 – other Demands on attention Many start thinking about life insurance when they have children. Unfortunately, children also bring us sleepless nights, second jobs and soccer games. Who has the time or energy to talk about life insurance? no. 5 and no. 6 – Complexity and Lack of Trust Needs analysis, riders, beneficiaries, ownership – it’s all very confusing! You could talk to an agent but many consumers don’t trust insurance companies. no. 7 – Unpleasantness People don’t want to think about their own death or the death of a loved one. It’s easier to put off what is unpleasant. Of course, all of these are bad why reasons people don’t buy life insurance. In reality life insurance is affordable. Agents are required to act in the best interest of the client and can help you to discover your needs and explain coverage options that are right for you. They help to make the process clear and simple. So don’t wait until Life Insurance Awareness Month rolls around next year. Act now! There’s a fountain ahead! Fraternally, Buddy Preuss Grand President/CEO
Delegation attends national meeting
Grand Guide Grand Inner Guard Grand Outer Guard
LawS CommITTee
Glenn Altwein Donnie Blinka Glenford Boehme John Bradley Agnes Dreibrodt Lillian Franckowiak Debbie Gold Karen Harborth Robert Herridge Milton Ihlo Jerry Don Klose Oscar Kuehner Billy Lehde
David Lewis James Lowak Jeanette Preuss Calvin Rueter Howard Saathoff Tim Salge Don Saunders Andy Schellenberg Irene Schwertner Joe Trojacek Lee Vogel Ronald Wiatrek
The Hermann Sons delegation to the american Fraternal alliance annual meeting in nashville earlier this month included, from left, Brandon Cernosek, engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek, Information Technology Director matt walker, mike Beam, Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer mary Beam, elizabeth Preuss and Grand President/Ceo Buddy Preuss. Sister Cernosek and Brother Preuss took part in an Innovation Forum during which they presented information on how Hermann Sons is using brand and engagement in innovative ways.
Donations make ‘Hugs’ possible SAN ANTONIO – More donations have been made to the “Hugs from Home” program. The latest list of monetary donors includes: Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 Bexar Lodge No. 306 Poth Lodge No. 272 McGregor Lodge No. 132 Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge No. 85 If you know someone serving overseas and would like for them to receive a package, send their name and overseas mailing address to Hermann Sons Grand Lodge, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, Attention: Fraternal Department. If you would like to make a donation, mail it to the same address.
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Calendar of Events
Anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 2 Paige Lodge No. 154 will celebrate its 120th anniversary at the Paige Community Center, 107 South Main, Paige. A barbecue chicken and sausage meal will be served at 11 a.m. Cost is $8 per plate. Music will be provided from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and a prize drawing will be held. The Elgin School of Dance will sell desserts for 50 cents each. Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 9 The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club will host a dance at Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St., New Braunfels, from 3-7 p.m. Music by the Cloverleaf Orchestra from New Braunfels. Call 830-620-6787 or 830-660-0437 or 830-660-4866 for more information. Memberships are available at sign-in table. Guests welcome. No shorts please. Flea Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 15 Seguin Lodge No. 37 will host a flea market at the lodge hall located at 2918 W. Kingsbury St. The sale will start at 7:30 a.m. and end about 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch food and drinks will be available for purchase. A bake sale also will be held. Inside tables will cost $10 and an outside space will be $20. You may sell your flea market items including clothing, knick-knacks and/or crafts. Call 830-379-9943 to reserve a table or for more information. Steak & Sausage Dinner . . . . . . . . . .Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 21 Brenham Lodge No. 6 will host a Steak and Sausage Dinner and Dance. Music will be provided by Charles and the Fabulous Four. The music will start at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 7-8 p.m. The dance will continue until 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 per person and can be paid for at the door. The dinner and dance will be held at the lodge hall. Call Jeanette Preuss at 979-830-7746 to make a reservation. Casino Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov . 6-7 Pershing Lodge No. 160 members and their guests are planning an overnight casino trip. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for more information and to make reservations. Night in Old Pearl City . . . . . . . . . .Pearl City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nov . 19 The 14th annual Night in Old Pearl City will be held at Turner Hall, 5245 St. Hwy. 111 West. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. The Red Ravens will provide music for dancing from 7-11 p.m. Tickets are $25 for the dinner and dance. There will be door prizes, a silent auction and prize drawing. Proceeds benefit the Yoakum Community Hospital Foundation. Hermann Sons and the Hochheim-Prairie Home Association are sponsoring the event. For tickets, call Mary Pargmann at 361-293-5576. Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dec . 4 The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club will host a dance at Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St., New Braunfels, from 3-7 p.m. Music by the Travelers Orchestra from Columbus. Call 830-620-6787 or 830-660-0437 or 830-660-4866 for more information. Memberships are available at sign-in table. Guests welcome. No shorts please. If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here, call Kathie Ninneman, 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273, or email the information to kathie@texashermannsons.org.
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. This is an excellent time to learn more about the importance of life insurance and consider the purchase of even more coverage that everyone needs. Most of us believe their family’s financial well-being is as important as their emotional well-being. Can you believe that 4 in 10 Americans have no life insurance at all? Statistics show the need for greater awareness of life insurance and its benefits. Your Hermann Sons agent can help access what you need to keep your family financially safe and sound. 2016 LODGE SUBSIDY The Grand Committee at its July meeting approved the 2016 local lodge subsidy. The money was direct deposited to the local lodge bank accounts in mid-September. The subsidy is based on both adult and junior membership in good standing as of Dec. 31, 2015, and is to be used by the local lodges for the promotion and growth of membership through events, activities and community service endeavors. We also encourage lodges to use a portion of the lodge subsidy for the benefit of their junior members, such as for development of scholarship funds (both college or youth camp), lodge recognition of campers and dancers, school of dance fund-raisers or other activities that interest our growing youth membership. Lodges are asked to return the form in the lodge planner that records how the money is used and results from those activities. JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP September is normally a big month for our Underwriting Department. With the opening of a new dance season, many juniors join our organization. We hope and encourage lodge agents and members as well to invite all family members into our great organization. Family membership remains one of the high ideals of the benefit system. All lodges have received a membership goal and lodges that achieve their goal will be recognized at officer installations in January. Please support your organization with recommendations. Our success is built on membership. MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Have you looked on our website to learn more about our new community outreach program? Click on Benefits and then Community Service and you will find information on Grief Support Services. Plans also are under way to sponsor a Grief Support Camp at our Youth Camp next summer for children ages 6-17 who have lost a loved one. Lodges and individuals may donate to this great cause and sponsor a child to attend the Grief Support Camp or lodges may host a special event with proceeds going to grief support services in their local area. This would be a great Make A Difference Day project for Oct. 22. Soon lodges will begin planning holiday parties that are wonderful social events. These are opportune times to meet, greet and enjoy new friends and a way to learn more about your lodge and their service. Membership is a benefit all of us should take advantage of. Fraternally, Mary Beam Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
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Index
Continue the Tradition
Monthly Features Grand President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer’s Bulletin . . . . . . . . .3 Pioneer Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Retirement Home News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Fraternal Features Grand President Preuss elected to Alliance board . . . . . . . . . . 1 Grand Vice President Beam honored for 50 years of service . . 1 Delegation attend national meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 “Hugs from Home” donors listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Privacy notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Bowling tournament results and photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8 Marketing Life Insurance Awareness Month . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 5 TOP Recommenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 & 6 Three new agents complete training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Roster of Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 youth in action Bowling tournament raises scholarship money . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Tree planted in young dancer’s memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Answers to puzzles on Page 36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Texas State forms Hermann Sons group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Shining Stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 loDge rePorts Page no. lodge
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Albert Kypfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . Bellville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunhilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . Cuero Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Edelweiss-Magnolia . . . . . . . . El Campo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ellinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . Gay Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Highland Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . .
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Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Needville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Vogt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prinz Solms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schwertner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Siemering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Hermann Sons News Staff editor assistant editor
Kathie Ninneman Elaine H . Soto
The Hermann Sons News is an official publication of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Texas . The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the Grand President, and the Grand President shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of the Order as editor and/or business manager thereof (Art . 38, Grand Lodge Laws) . All news articles and photographs should be mailed to the Editor, Hermann Sons News, P .O . Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, or emailed to kathie@texashermannsons .org . Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication .
Protect the Ones You Love♥
The Team of Outstanding Prospectors Campaign recognized 117 TOP Recommenders for the month of August 2016 . This brings the total to 456 members recommending 591 new members to Hermann Sons this year . Congratulations to the following August recommenders: recommender Francesca Allen, New Braunfels Lodge Peggy Jean Allen, Lockhart Lodge Abigail Ann Altman, Pershing Lodge (*) Suri Myi Ambrose, Paige Lodge Allie Rielle Arredondo, La Vernia Lodge Michelle Dawn Barbee, Seguin Lodge Bethany C . Barwick, Boerne Lodge Alexander Benham, Karnes City Lodge Joseph M . Billig, Giddings Lodge Ronald Allen Burns, Fort Worth Lodge (*) Shelby Nicole Camareno, New Braunfels Lodge (&) Jocelyn Ruth Carter, Kirby Lodge Christian A . Chadwick, Giddings Lodge (*) Allyne Ruth Chapman, Moulton Lodge (*) Harold D . Cobb Jr ., Siemering Lodge (*) Madison Grace Cobb, Cibolo Lodge (*) Wanda G . Cornish, Nordheim Lodge Jeanette E . Costello, Pershing Lodge (*) Cassidy N . Daves, Prinz Solms Lodge Jacelyn D . Delaney, Biry Lodge (^) Paisley Engelke, Stern Lodge Annette R . Espronceda, New Bern Lodge Dyana Lynn Faust, Albert Kypfer Lodge Emily J . Fogle, Gonzales Lodge Victoria E . Fuentez, Hondo Victory Lodge Kimberly L . Gibbins, New Braunfels Lodge (*) Alice Marie Golla, Pershing Lodge (^) Gabriella Gonzalez, Corpus Christi Lodge Isabelle Gorman, Schulenburg Lodge Madeline Griffeth, Prinz Solms Lodge (*) Scarlett Griffeth, Prinz Solms Lodge Robert Michael Gumpp, Harmonia Lodge Scott Antonio Guzman, Gulf Lodge (^) Caleigh Avynn Haddon, Lone Oak Lodge (*) Madeline Jean Hein, Biry Lodge (*) Monserrat Hernandez, Schulenburg Lodge Greisun J . Hetchler, Albert Kypfer Lodge Khoal M . Hetchler, Albert Kypfer Lodge Finleigh Hightower, Giddings Lodge (*) Jake Douglas Hooker, Prinz Solms Lodge Sarah Elizabeth Howes, Lone Oak Lodge Linda M . Jones, Mission-Alamo Lodge Alexis Renee Kern, DaCosta Lodge Jillian Kinsey, Yorktown Lodge Debra J . Kiolbassa, Pershing Lodge Rachelle L . Koehler, Marion Lodge (*) Tiffany Kosub, La Vernia Lodge (*) Julie Krueger, Macdona Lodge (*) Anna Renken Lafrenz, Hondo Victory Lodge Jack O . Larned Jr ., Mission Alamo Lodge Janet L . Leppo, Anton Wenzel Lodge (*) Jill Rust Lesage, Prinz Solms Lodge (*)
agent Shirley Huebinger Janice M . Kuhen Angela Netherton Rachelle Dube Sharon Tanneberger, FIC Annette Roecker Ruth E . Bailey Diane Terp Loretta Chilek, FIC Sandra Jones, FIC Shirley Huebinger Tina B . Ynfante Loretta Chilek, FIC Judy Schulmeier, FIC Judy Schulmeier, FIC Judy Schulmeier, FIC Wayne Tiffin Marilyn Vogt, FICF Sandra Duncan Dianna L . Stricker Carol Krauss Russell Swize Timothy Salge Bobbie Polasek Eulla May Krueger Shirley Huebinger Carol Krauss Troylyn Sisneros-Gonzalez Mary K . Seifert Teresa Saathoff Teresa Saathoff John Hoog Al Stryk, LUTCF, FICF Judy Schulmeier, FIC Eulla May Krueger Mary K . Seifert Timothy Salge Timothy Salge Loretta Chilek, FIC Teresa Saathoff Marlin Tanneberger, FIC Darlene T . Irwin Laura G . Thigpen Judy Wolf Carol Krauss Annette Roecker Sharon Tanneberger, FIC Eulla May Krueger Glenford Boehme, FIC Carol Krauss Darlene Irwin Tina Ynfante see MeMBers, Pg. 6
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Marketing News
Hermann Sons offers term, whole life plans Cont’d. from Pg. 1 Term Life Term insurance, the most affordable type of insurance when initially purchased, is designed to meet temporary needs. It provides protection for a specific period of time (the “term”) and generally pays a benefit only if you die during that term. This type of insurance often makes sense when you have
a need for coverage that will disappear at a specific point in time. For instance, you may decide that you only need coverage until your children graduate from college or a particular debt is paid off, such as your mortgage. With the exception of our Newborn Plan, Hermann Sons term products are available for adults only. Hermann Sons term products offer convertibility to whole life cov-
erage without evidence of insurability. This is a valuable feature not available on many commercial term products. Whole Life Whole life, by contrast, provides lifelong protection. As long as you pay the premiums and no loans, withdrawals or surrenders are taken, the full amount will be paid. Because it is designed to last a lifetime, permanent life insur-
Three agents complete training SAN ANTONIO – grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe has announced the appointment of three new agents. Lisa Marie Lanphere of Spring Branch, Richard Symons of Ledbetter and Tawnya Witcher of Richmond have completed their training. Sister Lanphere has been a member since 1975. She is a licensed life insurance educator for the Northeast Independent School District and previously served the Comal ISD and judson ISD. She is the chief financial officer for Phere energy Inc. Her husband is a homebuilder in the Canyon Lake area. She has six children and three grandchildren. She grew up dancing with Hermann Sons and attended Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Her daughters also have danced with Hermann Sons. She can be reached at 830-221-8128. Brother Symons is a member of giddings Lodge No. 54. He attended Texas State Technical College and is currently a drafter/ designer for gLS in Bryan. His family is from the giddings and Ledbetter
ance accumulates cash value and is priced for you to keep over a long period of time. It’s impossible to say which type of life insurance is better because the kind of coverage that’s right for you depends on your unique circumstances and financial goals. Often, a combination of term and permanent insurance is the right solution. Your Hermann Sons agent can help you make the best
Term Life
Term reneWabLe To age 90 (CT-10)
Issue Amounts: $50,000$1,000,000 Issue Ages: 18-65 Convertible to Whole Life To Age 70 With No Medical Underwriting Riders: Accidental Death (to Age 70) Premium Waiver
20-Year LeVeL Term (CLT-20)
Issue Amounts: $50,000$1,000,000 Issue Ages: 18-50 Level Benefit – Level Premium Non-renewable Convertible to Permanent Life With No Medical Underwriting While in Force Riders: Accidental Death, Premium Waiver
Term To age 70
Three new agents have completed their training. Pictured with grand Vice President-marketing Tim Kolbe, right, are, from left, richard Symons, Lisa marie Lanphere and Tawnya Witcher. Part of the agent training process is a visit to the retirement Home and the Youth Camp. area. He is the son of Reagie and Michele ebner, He can be reached at 979-451-0988. Sister Witcher is a member of RosenbergRichmond Lodge No. 85. She has eight years of experience in the property and casualty insurance business. She was
named rookie of the year and sales agent of the year for the South Region of Texas with her previous employer. She is married and has two children, a 6-yearold son and a 10-year-old daughter. She can be reached at 281-652-6606.
Minimum $25,000 – Maximum $100,000 Level Premium – Level Benefit Issue Ages 50 to 65 Non-renewable Convertible to Whole Life Prior to Age 68 With No Medical Underwriting Accidental Death Rider to Age 70
neWborn
NO MeDICAL $5,000 Term Life until the baby is 12 months of age Premium Cost – $1.00 Standard Issue Age – 10-90 Days Not Renewable or Convertible No Riders Available
decision for each individual situation. The chart below lists the plans currently offered by Hermann Sons. Call an agent today to discuss your life insurance needs and what products can best provide the protection your family deserves. Find an agent using our website agent search tool or call us at 800234-4124. We will be glad to help.
WHoLe Life
SingLe Premium Junior (JfL)
Issue Amounts: $15,000$1,000,000 Issue Ages: 0-17 Modified endowment Contract
SingLe Premium aDuLT (fL)
Issue Amounts: $10,000$1,000,000 Issue Ages: 18-70 Modified endowment Contract
fLeXibLe Premium moDe (Junior, aDuLT) Monthly, Monthly Bank Draft, Quarterly, Semi-Annually, Annually Issue Amounts: $25,000$1,000,000 Issue Ages: 0-70 Riders: Accidental Death (Ages 5-70) Premium Waiver Insurability Protection
20-Year LimiTeD PaY (H)
ADULT ISSUe $5,000-$249,999 Issue Ages: 18-70 Riders: Accidental Death (to Age 70) Premium Waiver Insurability Protection
20-Year LimiTeD PaY (J) jUNIOR ISSUe $10,000$50,000 Issue Ages: 0-17 Riders: Accidental Death (Ages 5-70) Premium Waiver Insurability Protection
Senior aDuLT Life inSuranCe
SINgLe PReMIUM (SAFe) Issue Amounts: $5,000-$50,000 Issue Ages: 50-90 Death Benefit growth Modified endowment Contract Cash Surrender or Loan May Cause Tax Consequences
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Members keep recommending Cont’d. from Pg. 4 Recommender Agent Jennifer L. Lewis, San Marcos Lodge (*) Janice M. Kuhen Estrella Elianna Lopez, New Braunfels Lodge Shirley Huebinger Dante J. Marotta, Anton Wenzel Lodge Emma Moya Julianna Martin, Bexar Lodge Veronica Ann Trejo Dalia Marie McBride, Wichita Falls Lodge David Wolf Jennifer M. McCoy, San Marcos Lodge Janice Kuhen Maya Evelia McElwee, Biry Lodge Dianna Stricker Allana Marie McGehee, La Vernia Lodge Marlin Tanneberger, FIC Susan S. McGuire, Comfort Lodge Norma Bruns, FIC Marissa K. Moore, San Marcos Lodge Janice Kuhen Layla Ray Myers, Giddings Lodge Loretta Chilek, FIC Cipriana Negrete, Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Joyce Lamensky Elizabeth Nentwich, Biry Lodge (*) Glenford Boehme, FIC Nathan L. Nentwich, Biry Lodge (*) Glenford Boehme, FIC Pamela D. Noble, Louise Schuetze Lodge Carol Krauss Charlene K. Noll, Castroville Lodge Glenford Boehme, FIC Hanna B. O’Neal, Albert Kypfer Lodge Shirley Huebinger Grace Lynn Pack, Giddings Lodge Loretta Chilek, FIC Zaynee Elise Parma, Goliad Lodge Laura Thigpen Makenna Rae Pelle, Jourdanton Lodge Eulla May Krueger Riley Elizabeth Pickett, Seguin Lodge (*) Diane Terp Michael W. Poth, Poth Lodge Judy Schulmeier, FIC Brenda A. Potter, Giddings Lodge (*) Loretta Chilek, FIC Makynzie Prothero, Macdona Lodge (*) Eulla May Krueger Rebecca A. Rabon, Houston Lodge (*) Gary Falkenberg, FICF Opal Christena Rakowitz, Louise Schuetze Lodge Carol Krauss Robert S. Robbins III, Helotes Lodge (*) Eulla May Krueger Marissa E. Rocha, Corpus Christi Lodge (*) Lena Pearl Hunt Peyton R. Ruddock, Gonzales Lodge Bobbie Polasek Kaylee Ann Ruiz, Prinz Solms Lodge Becki Carley Macy A. Sample, Gonzales Lodge Bobbie Polasek Taryn Grace Scheffler, Poth Lodge (&) Elizabeth Cutsinger Barbara Schmidt, Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge (*) Joyce Lamensky Gracyn L. Schrade, Goliad Lodge Laura Thigpen Jonathan M. Schulz, Karnes City Lodge Russell Swize Ava Lynn Silva, Spring Branch Lodge Sandra Duncan Lynell Christie Smith, Columbia Lodge (*) Sandra Jones, FIC Teri Lyn Sorenson, Helotes Lodge Lisa Ann Rozacky Brinley Shay Strauss, Jackson County Lodge Samuel Matlock Travis M. Stryk, Gulf Lodge Al Stryk, LUTCF, FICF Daniel Swize, Karnes City Lodge (*) Russell Swize Cheryl Ann Tabbert, New Braunfels Lodge Shirley Huebinger Braeden James Taylor, Marion Lodge (*) Lorene Bielke, FIC Everlyn Teague, Prinz Solms Lodge Dan Boenig Gracie Ann Thomas, Corpus Christi Lodge Lena Pearl Hunt Kaylee A. Valdez, Corpus Christi Lodge Troylyn Sisneros-Gonzalez Macey Vasbinger, Lone Oak Lodge Alayna Menzer Riley Michelle Walston, Lone Oak Lodge Elizabeth Cutsinger Kacie L. Ward, Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Mary Koenig Lilly Grace Webster, Prinz Solms Lodge Teresa Saathoff Kenlee Wells, Biry Lodge Cynthia Sultenfuss Charles Whelan, Prinz Solms Lodge Teresa Saathoff Isabella White, Spring Branch Lodge Teresa Saathoff Katy Wilkerson, Shiner Lodge Bobbie Polasek Harper E. Zukowski, New Braunfels Lodge Shirley Huebinger (*) Recommended 2 new members (^) Recommended 3 new members (&)Recommended 4 new members
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State Bowling Tournament-Final Results Men
Women
Singles
Singles MEMBER
1. Karen Burns-Lane 2. Billie Harris 3. Sandra Jones 4. Stacy Kessler 5. Fannie Davis 6. Judy Muske 7. Shannon Jones 8. Beverly Kubala 9. Candace Petras 10. Alma Weiser 11. Betty Melton 12. Jackie Bushman 13. Lisa Sillavan
HOMETOWN
Fort Worth Austin Fort Worth Giddings San Antonio Houston Fort Worth Kyle La Grange Giddngs San Antonio Houston Giddings
SCORE
737 726 713 694 691 681 681 679 678 676 676 676 676
PRIZE MONEY
$110.00 $55.00 $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 $35.50 $35.50 $30.00 $27.00 $23.00 $23.00 $23.00 $23.00
MEMBER
HOMETOWN
1. Bob Staats 2. Michael Tofel 3. Gary Anders 4. Charlie Malke 5. Bill Lane 6. Blair Sanders 7. Larry Bittner 8. Chuck Best 9. George Eilert 10. James Smith 11. Murray Lord 12. Jesse Castor 13. Thomas Petras 14. Patau Rhoads
Austin Schulenburg La Grange Giddings Fort Worth Comfort Giddings San Marcos La Grange San Antonio Fredericksburg Fort Worth La Granage Fredericksburg
Fort Worth
PRIZE MONEY 1383 $160.00
San Antonio Giddings Fort Worth La Grange Waco/Sealy
1376 $110.00 1333 $80.00 1327 $65.00 1315 $55.00 1312 $50.00
MEMBER
HOMETOWN
1. Bob Staats/Chris Harris 2. Kerry Freeman/Chris Andries 3. Scott Jones/Jesse Castor 4. Trey Castor/Cody Jones 5. Donnie Burns/Vince Wos 6. Rodney Fritsche/Michael Tofel 7. Robert Schmidt/Charlie Malke
Austin Fort Worth Fort Worth Fort Worth/Bryan Fort Worth
HOMETOWN SCORE
1. Deneen Massey/ Michelle Hampton Judith Schulmeier/Mary Pruitt Laura Chadwick/Stacy Kessler Cathy Freeman/Karen Burns-Lane Candace Petras/Melissa Petras Mary Lou Kamas/Emma Svoboda
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
1. Across Texas Girls 2. Never Give Up 3. Bowling Babes
HOMETOWN
Comfort/San Antonio Kyle/Bryan Houston Fort Worth
SCORE
PRIZE MONEY
TEAM
2676 $250.00
1. Our Time 2. Strikes & Spares 3. A" Team
2660 $155.00 2634 $115.00
4. We Try
1. Emma Svoboda 2. Michelle Hampton 3. Cynthia Galbreath
HOMETOWN Sealy Fort Worth Bryan
SCORE
1573 1365 1361 1354 1331 Giddings/Schulenburg 1296 Giddings 1285
PRIZE MONEY $150.00 $95.00 $80.00 $70.00 $60.00 $55.00 $50.00
HOMETOWN
Austin Fort Worth/Dallas Fort Worth/Fredericksburg/ San Antonio Houston/Burton/Bryan
SCORE
PRIZE MONEY
2723 $240.00 2686 $140.00 2548 $105.00 2542
$75.00
All Events
All Events MEMBER
$100.00 $60.00 $55.00 $50.00 $44.00 $40.00 $38.00 $34.00 $30.00 $25.00 $24.00 $22.00 $20.00 $18.00
Team
Team TEAM
PRIZE MONEY
851 762 745 741 732 729 712 699 689 684 679 677 676 674
Doubles
Doubles MEMBER
SCORE
SCORE
PRIZE MONEY
2056 $125.00 2048 $75.00 2025 $56.00
MEMBER 1. 2. 3. 4.
Bob Staats Charlie Malke Gary Anders Chris Harris
HOMETOWN Austin Giddings La Grange Austin
SCORE
2352 2141 2129 2112
PRIZE MONEY $125.00 $75.00 $55.00 $33.00
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State Bowling Tourney winners recognized
Emma Svoboda won the ladies’ all events competition. She is from Sealy.
Winners of the ladies’ doubles competition was the team of Michelle Hampton, left, and Deneen Massey. They are from Fort Worth.
Women from four different cities came together in Austin to take the ladies’ team competition. They are, clockwise from top left, Cynthia Galbreath from Bryan, Betty Melton from San Antonio, Beverly Kubala from Kyle and Carolyn Rusch from Comfort.
Karen Burns-Lane from Fort Worth won the women’s singles competition.
The winning men’s team was from Austin and included, from left, Jim Spradling, Billy Lindsey, Bob Staats and Chris Harris. Winning the men’s doubles competition was the team of Bob Staats, left, and Chris Harris. Brother Staats also won the men’s singles competition and the men’s all events competition.
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75 Years luella maurer DaCosta Lodge No. 265 elvira dieringer General Bee Lodge No. 284
70 Years richard d. atkinson william c. atkinson harold g. kuppers Harmonia Lodge No. 1
Pioneers harlon a. haertig Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 larry o. riedel don allen simecek Yorktown Lodge No. 36 penny u. gray hollis h. ulbricht Seguin Lodge No. 37 barbara a. drow jane h. farris valerie jean graham leslie l.k. morris sandra m. wagner Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47
mary l. chapman elvira downing lucille r. england hazel m. lehmancarol k. Maxwell Lodge No. 75 robertson linda j. sluiter norman charles lillie a. whitson kahlich Louise Schuetze elroy h. peters Lodge No. 3 Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 walter dick kettler Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4 edna v. jackson melody marie moran mildred f. sweet Vineta Lodge No. 15 gayle schleicher New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 james d. becker beth becker nolen Ellinger Lodge No. 30 elton lee boubel roland e. dullnig Siemering Lodge No. 32
harriet j. karnei Weesatche Lodge No. 96 r.g. hildebrand Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 mildred a. bartels Spring Branch Lodge No. 127 h.g. zinsmeyer D’Hanis Lodge No. 130 melvin engler Laubach Lodge No. 244 hilbert l. heinsohn milton a. jung patrick h. jung Poth Lodge No. 272 joy lanell grossman Orange Grove Lodge
60 Years melvin j. baumann larry joe wenzel Harmonia Lodge No. 1 sandra lynn moeller carol sue pankratz rose marie schneider shirley jean solis marian l. willenborg Comfort Lodge No. 2 judith s. david c.a. delafuente jacquelyn s. frields barbara j. gressler lynn ann grice denise fay hunt julia sheffield kane trudy k. pape kay l. peck barbara ciavarra schulze suzanne m. snyder Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 william wlater kuretsch Brenham Lodge No. 6 kathleen e. prochnow michael g. shafer La Grange Lodge No. 8 glenn gene warnken Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 dorothy e. kennedy karen ann lansdale dorothy jane wahne Vineta Lodge No. 15 alice jo summers douglas w. zappe Hallettsville Lodge No. 19 gale lynn ehler frank j. jiral Shiner Lodge No. 20
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jacquelyn s. couser c.a. doeppenschmidt patricia a. katt joan c. reeh brenda m. stovall william h. tays shelley hargus wells roberta ann wright New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 janice m. kuhen San Marcos Lodge No. 26 lillie m.i. meischen stephen schneider Shelby Lodge No. 28 delbert d. berryman don mark findley robert l. tomasini Siemering Lodge No. 32 kenneth r. brehm Fort Worth Lodge No. 33 thomas l. richards Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 jerry wayne schuenemann nelda m. warzecha Yorktown Lodge No. 36 kenneth r. bode roger lee friedeck ruthie ann wagener Seguin Lodge No. 37 edward e. laas herbert h. lorfing Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 john l. meitzen Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 james c. hillyer El Campo Lodge No. 87 jeanette a. knezek donald w. prause leslie g. prause Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 billy ray karnei glenn david karnei Weesatche Lodge No. 96
sharon ann kortz Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 donald w. buchhorn Nordheim Lodge No. 108 gordon a. buchhorn judith b. buchhorn deborah buchhorn gibson nathalie marie hall Gruenau Lodge No. 117 carol beeth holck Austin Lodge No. 120 oscar otto hampe Womack Lodge No. 135 charles r. waxler Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138 michael e. erxleben Stern Lodge No. 143 viola k. norwood Cibolo Lodge No. 147 herbert c. bettin jr. Needville Lodge No. 153 stephen a. barlow vernon b. michalek Pershing Lodge No. 160 j.j. ciavarra jr. david e. ciavarra beasley taylor livingston hollis e. morton n.y.r. sheffield jr. Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 sue lue s. kelly Maxwell Lodge No. 175 cathy jayne winston La Vernia Lodge No. 180 gary a. stanford Old Glory Lodge No. 228 john joseph svec Sealy Lodge No. 239 continued on pg. 10
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continued from pg. 9 delbert ray kohler Shive Lodge No. 253 glenwood volkmer larry wayne volkmer DaCosta Lodge No. 265 joe ann geeslin charles ray senger Priddy Lodge No. 279 lisa l. acker General Bee Lodge No. 284 sharon kay goebel Nagel Lodge No. 299 teresa h. hardcastle arthur suehs Deanville Lodge No. 301
peggy sue blackwell sharon christiansen jerri e. foley susan marie hall billye kay horn mary jean mohammed marjorie f. sanderson donna sue f. tunnell Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 jerry lynn hunter Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4 pamela gene bothe ronald gene bothe karan ann hiedemann shelley rae smith erline sommerfeld Brenham Lodge No. 6 linda sue edmiaston diane marie menefee La Grange Lodge No. 8 david c. toalson Bellville Lodge No. 11
stella e. jenke Kirby Lodge No. 305
cynthia l. bacak sharon ann bacak Kerrville Lodge No. 12
james d. caskey Nixon-Smiley Lodge No. 327
earl ray grasshoff rodney james kalich leroy c. klesel jane marie schramek Schulenburg Lodge No. 14
50 Years eugene v. caldwell gary lane caldwell douglas edward dooley james ray horn byron c. keeling cynthia d. key susan l. key cheryl ann laskowski james m. moczygemba fabian a. niestroy james h. uptmore jr. Harmonia Lodge No. 1 donald dean boerner donna la nell coles denise scheele dixon paul herman kott cheryl renee mena james henry scheele jr. Comfort Lodge No. 2 john joseph arend Taylor Lodge No. 3
wayne lee bielss Flatonia Lodge No. 15 cheryl ann baker andrea kay lee berg betty sue brown suzanne m. brown nellie richter regina m. schick debbie uptmore Vineta Lodge No. 15 neal a. steffens Lubbock Lodge No. 16 arlen paul boedeker marvin j. boedeker mark anthony jalufka Shiner Lodge No. 20
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Pioneers christopher w. becker steven h. brown kay l. pantermuehl russell pantermuehl virginia h. vetter michael m. wiemers New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 minor lorene thach daniel l. thompson david m. thompson deborah l. thompson Dallas Lodge No. 22 paul james schuetze Boerne Lodge No. 25 darryl l. dominey marian j. jones Ellinger Lodge No. 30 amil m. baker jr. lanette s. conner kyle randle grote w.g. mcinvale jr. william m. mixon jr. james randall mixon Siemering Lodge No. 32
eileen louise burell ann tschirhart duron gail louise haass brenda lois haby cheri rose haby linda jean hart suzanne j. heiligman valerie l. jungman linda renee keller paulette r. martin m. lee aline perales roxanne marie seale dan sittre Castroville Lodge No. 71 michael w. langfeld doulgas w. vollmer rodney h. vollmer Helotes Lodge No. 76 martin otto zamzow Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 robert b. tschirhart Bandera County Lodge No. 81 darrel l. foster Cuero Family Lodge No. 82
ruby hartmann Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34
russell p. bethke Weesatche Lodge No. 96
vance jordan egg Yorktown Lodge No. 36
clyde w. burch Bryan Lodge No. 99
melissa a. baethge shelly c. beicker gerhold l. braune jr. elaine v. braune tammi l. rennspies camille salyer jeffry v. schriewer todd s. schriewer evelyn d. schuchardt peggy joyce warncke Seguin Lodge No. 37
darlene ann ellison darrell wayne muske Houston Lodge No. 100
michael s. kelley sherry l. miller Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 lana kay billimek merle sue boehm dean nathan orts Moulton Lodge No. 59
keith elliot hawkes Niederwald Lodge No. 110 stanley w. ging Coupland Lodge No. 113 keith allen ibrom lisa ruth ibrom Gruenau Lodge No. 117 phyllis a. haydon mildred w. wages Austin Lodge No. 120 avery a. johnson colleen s. oakes gina a. schmid Spring Branch Lodge No. 127 helen l. moritz McGregor Lodge No. 132 betsy yvonne fehlau william r. fehlau El Paso Lodge No. 133
teddy l. meinkowsky marilyn joy a. pippin Womack Lodge No. 135 gloria grahmann Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136 david g. seymour Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138 karen kay scheel Stern Lodge No. 143 luann goerke archibeque Cibolo Lodge No. 147 lanette rae williams Round Top Lodge No. 151 steve mueller Rutersville Lodge No. 152 mitchell w. bettin Needville Lodge No. 153 karen d. driver Converse Lodge No. 157 franklin e. ardiff james alan ardiff melanie ann ardiff jeanette e. costello neva jean ellis alvin duane johnson sharon sue shields Pershing Lodge No. 160 lynn marie ilse paula ruth moos lucy a. poerner kathryn m. schott mary jo schweers cathy p. supak janet degrodt weber Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 mark edward neuman michael james neuman paul alan schroeder Hillboldt Lodge No. 162 tammy lynn golla Zuehl Lodge No. 163 gary t. gavlick robert j. gavlick linda k. voigt Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 carla jo avant billy paul lott Gonzales Lodge No. 175 continued on pg. 11
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CONTINUED FROM PG. 10 hERbERT DalE allEN jaCqUE l. IsENhOUR Del Rio Lodge No. 201 DOROThy MaRIE aNTOsh EDwIN jaMEs NOvak New Bielau Lodge No. 205 kaThy sUE T. wIlsON Goliad Lodge No. 212 DavID EUGENE allEN Rowena Lodge No. 216 MElIssa aNN haRRIs Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 kENNETh E. GRaFF Hondo Lodge No. 236 wIlbERT v. hOFFMaNN lINDa sUE PONCIk Plum Lodge No. 238 DEbRa CaMPbEll ENGlE Haskell Lodge No. 241 TEREsa jUsT baRajas ChRIsTINa a. havRON aUGUsT PaUl jUsT ChaRlEs aRThUR jUsT ElIzabETh C. jUsT jOhN aNThONy jUsT MaRGaRET R.j. kUNzE NaNCy CaROl laND jEaNIa bETh NEFF sTEvEN R. NEFF kEvIN laNE REIMERs MaDElyN C. REIMERs shElby Ray REIMERs RIChaRD a. sChRIEwER RONalD k. sChRIEwER Laubach Lodge No. 244 alICE Ray bOEhME jEROME P. ChRIsTIllEs waRREN P. ChRIsTEllEs MaRGaRET GRIMEs MORRIs l. salzMaN FlOyD E. saNTlEbEN jR. DONNa D. wINTERs La Coste Lodge No. 261 MElIssa l. MITChEll jOhN j. sTOCkbaUER jR. GlaDys M. sTOCkbaUER DaCosta Lodge No. 265
Pioneers
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sCOTT D. bOENING TEREsa b. DICkINsON MIlDRED sUE jONEs TaMMy Gay PylE jOhN lEE RIslEy Poth Lodge No. 272 ElIzabETh C. OPPElT Biry Lodge No. 283 ElMO w. bENDElE jR. MONICa R. vERsTUyFT hENRy l. wURzbaCh Dunlay Lodge No. 285 laNa GaylE RObERTsON Orange Grove Lodge No. 292 lORETTa lyNN bERaN CaROl y. wIEDERhOlD sTEvEN b. wIEDERhOlD Deanville Lodge No. 301 TIFFaNy k. aTkINsON ElaINE D.w. COylE GEORGE F. shElTON DEbORah l. wIEMERs Kirby Lodge No. 305
Margaret Kutac Feerick of West Babylon, New York, has received her 70-year membership pin. Sister Kutac, a member of Vineta Lodge No. 15, joined Hermann Sons on Feb. 18, 1946.
Ethlynda Hensley of Navasota has received her 70-year membership pin. Sister Hensley, a member of Washington Lodge No. 178, joined Hermann Sons on March 10, 1946.
Emil G. Hirschman of Albuquerque, N.M., has received his 70-year membership pin. Brother Hirschman, a member of Schwertner Lodge No. 307, joined Hermann Sons on June 10, 1946.
David Basse of Amarillo has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother Basse, a member of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41, joined Hermann Sons on Oct. 22, 1956.
Duchess Collins of Richmond has received her 60-year membership pin. Sister Collins, a member of Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47, joined Hermann Sons on Nov. 6, 1956.
Editha Logan of Lubbock has received her 70-year membership pin. Sister Logan, a member of Nordheim Lodge No. 108, joined Hermann Sons on Nov. 6, 1946.
DONNa k. hEFFINGTON Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317 CaRl l. TINDlE jR. DaRlENE T. wINDhaM Nixon-Smiley Lodge No. 327
Thomas Richards of Hattisburg, Miss., has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother Richards, a member of Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34, joined Hermann Sons on Sept. 4, 1956.
Barbara Gottardy, left, of Bulverde has received her 60-year membership pin. Sister Gottardy, a member of Vineta Lodge No. 15, joined Hermann Sons on Nov. 9, 1956. Kenneth Weinman, right, of Marion has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother Weinman, a member of Gonzales Lodge No. 175, joined Hermann Sons on Nov. 21, 1956.
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In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members elizabeth ann vogt DaCosta Lodge No. 265 Died April 3, 2006 • Age 41
gertrude neumann Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4 Died Sept. 5, 2015 • Age 103
gladys e. saegert Giddings Lodge No. 54 Died June 2, 2016 • Age 92
leo robert graphman Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died July 11, 2016 • Age 89
julian l. kotlarich Gulf Lodge No. 46 Died July 26, 2016 • Age 82
david samuel may Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died July 1, 2006 • Age 45
mark albert ideus Yorktown Lodge No. 36 Died Oct. 25, 2015 • Age 64
irene c. spenrath Comfort Lodge No. 2 Died June 11, 2016 • Age 93
dorothy l. austin Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died July 11, 2016 • Age 92
cynthia a. phillips Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died July 29, 2016 • Age 69
margaret a. ross Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 Died Sept. 22, 2006 • Age 64
ronald e. kast Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317 Died Dec. 2, 2015 • Age 71
louis erwin ward Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died June 16, 2016 • Age 86
gary milton binz Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 Died July 11, 2016 • Age 61
frank s. voigt Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died July 29, 2016 • Age 83
elizabeth aaron Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 Died Jan. 20, 2011 • Age 96
charles e. ahrens Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Jan. 2, 2016 • Age 83
floyd gerke Austin Lodge No. 120 Died June 18, 2016 • Age 80
peggy e. martin Dallas Lodge No. 22 Died July 12, 2016 • Age 88
herman g. jones jr. Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died July 29, 2016 • Age 60
sharon r. schwenker Taylor Lodge No. 3 Died May 21, 2012 • Age 57
bernard roese Washington Lodge No. 178 Died March 21, 2016 • Age 89
milton h. bielefeld Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died June 21, 2016 • Age 88
clarence guentert Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 Died July 14, 2016 • Age 90
vernell e. ahrens Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 Died July 30, 2016 • Age 82
ernest e. chaloupka Moulton Lodge No. 59 Died May 23, 2012 • Age 88
dorothy k. rusmisel Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died April 20, 2016 • Age 88
billie a. langehennig Giddings Lodge No. 54 Died June 22, 2016 • Age 81
james g. bethke Austin Lodge No. 120 Died July 14, 2016 • Age 80
rebecca d. hahn Shelby Lodge No. 28 Died Aug. 2, 2016 • Age 43
anna m. childers Gulf Lodge No. 46 Died July 4, 2012 • Age 88
lillie o. zajicek Cameron Lodge No. 140 Died April 21, 2016 • Age 98
garland a. sehlke Gay Hill Lodge No. 193 Died June 23, 2016 • Age 100
aldine l. komitsky Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 Died July 15, 2016 • Age 91
miriam l. froebel Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Aug. 3, 2016 • Age 93
joyce ann summers Houston Lodge No. 100 Died Dec. 14, 2012 • Age 62
georgia e. valerian Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Died April 25, 2016 • Age 90
viola boyd Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died July 1, 2016 • Age 96
cynthia l. haverlah Poth Lodge No. 272 Died July 21, 2016 • Age 55
robin m. pierce Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Aug. 4, 2016 • Age 47
james v. valis Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died Jan. 4, 2013 • Age 80
wilfred o. wilks Manchaca Lodge No. 321 Died May 1, 2016 • Age 80
calvin a. lehde Brenham Lodge No. 6 Died July 2, 2016 • Age 91
eugene e. teichelman Old Glory Lodge No. 228 Died July 21, 2016 • Age 94
jo jeanette kurtz El Campo Lodge No. 87 Died Aug. 5, 2016 • Age 82
marcella chaloupka Moulton Lodge No. 59 Died Jan. 22, 2013 • Age 86
leslie w. baumann Poth Lodge No. 272 Died May 4, 2016 • Age 91
clara m.k. lee Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died July 4, 2016 • Age 82
billy wayne hartsell Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 Died July 21, 2016 • Age 72
robert o. koenig Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Aug. 9, 2016 • Age 82
rebecca howerton Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138 Died Jan. 26, 2013 • Age 79
dorothy louise vizza Vineta Lodge No. 15 Died May 7, 2016 • Age 86
donna gay parker Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died July 5, 2016 • Age 47
arlon wyrwich Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died July 25, 2016 • Age 71
elsie k. boykin Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Aug. 9, 2016 • Age 95
janice eleanor polan Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Jan. 26, 2013 • Age 75
c.s. friesenhahn Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died May 14, 2016 • Age 92
verna l. gohmert Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 Died July 6, 2016 • Age 95
william e. cox Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died July 25, 2016 • Age 61
leroy m. beyer Harmonina Lodge No. 1 Died Aug. 11, 2016 • Age 86
richard c. johnson Round Rock Lodge No. 111 Died April 20, 2013 • Age 48
ann orts moore Poth Lodge No. 272 Died May 16, 2016 • Age 66
edwin adolf novak New Bielau Lodge No. 205 Died July 8, 2016 • Age 82
leonard harvey lines Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died July 26, 2016 • Age 94
hart mccormick jr. Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died Aug. 12, 2016 • Age 91
irmgard f. carmine New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 Died May 5, 2013 • Age 81
g.c. mckinzie Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died May 18, 2016 • Age 88
mildred h. slocum Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died July 8, 2016 • Age 86
wanda l. thane Abilene Lodge No. 50 Died July 26, 2016 • Age 85
kenneth w. gobar iii Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Aug. 12, 2016 • Age 58
christa m. espach Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died May 19, 2013 • Age 80
edward nagelmueller Shiner Lodge No. 20 Died May 26, 2016 • Age 68
joseph h. grohman Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died July 8, 2016 • Age 71
tracy l. socia Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died July 26, 2016 • Age 55
jason p. kahanek Schulenburg Lodge No. 32 Died Aug. 15, 2016 • Age 44
sherry m. hayes Cat Spring Lodge No. 44 Died July 3, 2014 • Age 60
brooke h. chapman Haskell Lodge No. 241 Died May 29, 2016 • Age 24
randal kurt lau DaCosta Lodge No. 265 Died July 10, 2016 • Age 54
jeanie stoerner Brenham Lodge No. 6 Died July 26, 2016 • Age 83
nora ellen naumann Seguin Lodge No. 37 Died Aug. 17, 2016 • Age 82
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Retirement Home Home resident enjoys five-week stay in Japan COMFORT – Visitors to the Retirement Home in August were Amy Morran, Austin; Beth Purcell, Georgetown; Craig, Sherry, Rose and Laurel Neeley, Grand Prairie; Clareen O’Quinn and Paula Hamrick, League City; Alayna Menzer, Adkins; Katrina Wiatrek, Jourdanton Lodge No. 310; Chris Stoeltje, Needville; Nona Anderson, Fredericksburg; Freddie and Cindy Smith, Jonathan and Breanna Harris, Mesquite; Cori Keller, Trinity Nursing and Rehab, Comfort; Ralf Mann, San Antonio; Gisela Mauve, Comfort; and Kaysi Anna Craig, Harper. Resident Billie DeSalme
reports that she, her daughter (Sissi Ormsby) and daughter-in-law (Lynette DeSalme) spent a total of five wonderful weeks in Japan visiting with family members. Upon arriving she was greeted by her first greatgrandson, Carlie William Jebens, and his parents, Ashley and Chris Jebens. In addition to visiting with them at the Yokosuka Naval Base which was only a short train ride away from their home away from home in the town of Zushi for two weeks they were able to do some sightseeing. Some of the highlights of the trip included visiting the
Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace grounds, Ueno Park and touring the 5th Station point on beautiful Mount Fuji. Other adventures included visiting the town of Kamakura to see the huge Great Buddha, and a popular temple surrounded by an enormous hydrangea garden. The next leg of their trip was spent in Osaka where they made a day trip to see Hiroshima. The following day was spent strolling through the Osaka Castle and the great aquarium. They ended the day riding a giant ferris wheel over the Osaka Bay at night. Moving on to their final
destination of Sasebo, where Billie’s granddaughter Ashley is currently stationed in the U.S. Navy, they made a day trip to Nagasaki. The highlights of this last part of the trip included riding a pirate ship to see the 99 Islands and visiting an interactive zoo called BioPark which she said is very different from the zoos here in the United States. All in all, their Japan experience was full of excitement and culture as they not only visited Japan but lived it by adapting to the mass transportation of trains, subways, buses and taxis, as well as eating a small variety of their
foods. Resident Nora Naumann passed away on Aug. 17. The residents send their condolences to her family and loved ones. She will be missed. The newest residents are Pat Fleming and John Pirtle. The residents welcome them. One of our newest residents, Annette Shaw, has “dug right in” to help make our Home a more beautiful place to live. She donates her time, expertise and plants to revitalize some of the flowerbeds around the compound. The Retirement Home Committee’s quarterly meeting was held Aug. 18. – Helen Widner
Resident Billie DeSalme is pictured with some of the family members that she visited while in Japan. Pictured are, from left, Chris Jebens, Carlie William Jebens being held by his mother, Ashley Jebens, Lynette DeSalme, Sister DeSalme and Sissi Ormsby.
Joyce Liberato provided an ice cream social to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her move into the Home.
Retirement Home Manager Brenda Gunnink presents a donation to the Waring Volunteer Fire Department. Personnel from the department manned the emergency services booth during the Home’s 100th Anniversary Celebration in April. Accepting the donation are, left, Ed Covington, treasurer, and Dennis Orr, secretary.
Resident Woodard (Woody) McClure receives his 70-year membership pin from Engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek. Brother McClure, a member of Dallas Lodge No. 22, joined Hermann Sons on March 13, 1946.
Congratulations are in order for Bob and Elsie Anderson who celebrated their 55th anniversary on Aug. 25.
Celebrating August birthdays with cake and ice cream at the noon meal on Aug. 29 were, from left, Rosie Franklin, Margaret Hinton, Bob Anderson, Cheryl Collier and Pat Fleming.
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Bowling tourney raises funds for scholarship SAN ANTONIO – The Hermann Sons Youth CampShannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund Bowl-AThon was held at Oak Hills Lanes in San Antonio on Aug. 6. A total of $3,800 was raised for the scholarship fund. Shannon’s parents, Mike and Cathy, her brother, Martin, along with his wife
and family, other family members, friends, Hermann Sons members, Home Office staff and Camp staff were present. All of the bowlers, volunteers, guests, auction items and donations made for a fun and successful event. The high team score was achieved by Margie Stone, Margie Hinton, Theresa Goldbaum, Ken Hallstrom
and Julie Hallstrom. Julie Hallstorm also had the highest female score. The highest male scorer was Jeremy Ford. The highest scoring Camp team was made up of Jared “Keys” McCash, Dylan Pique, Cody “Kemosabe” Batungbacal, Seth Adams and Allen Adams. The second place Camp team included Hunter “Papa
Bear” Miller, Jesus Ocana, Kelly “Knee Slapper” Harris, Cole “Eloc” Bendele and Cody “Woo!!” Shove. Special thanks go to the companies, groups and individuals who were sponsors or made monetary donations. They are listed below. The scholarship fund was created in memory of Shannon Leigh Gaffney who
SPECIAL THANKS
The first place Camp team at the bowl-a-thon included, from left, Allen Adams, Seth Adams, Dylan Pique, Jared “Keys” McCash and Cody “Kemosabe” Batungbacal. Jan Stone and Cathy Gaffney presented them with their prize. There were a total of six teams made up of Camp staff members.
These companies, groups and individuals were sponsors or made monetary donations. Karnes City Lodge No. 215 Antique Floors of San Antonio-Don Krieg White Iris LLC-S.A. Vacation Rental-Cheri Krieg Sandwich-De-Paris-Josh Witten Sembera and Biediger P.C. Security Technology of South Texas Documation-Bryan Strickland Persyn Engineering-Dave and Sue Wonder Spyglass Hill Condominiums-Steve Sanchez Dado Group-Architects Clay & Kristen Hefty Buddy and Elizabeth Preuss Kirby Lodge No. 305 Paul Stone SilverHorn Golf Club-Adam Alviar The Buckhorn Golf Course-John Westley Fair Oaks Country Golf Club-Emily Ponce Republic Golf Club-Shane Pearson Flying L Golf Course-Arnie Sugura Dominion Country Club Golf Course-Bill Chapman Tapatio Springs Resort Golf Course-J. Ruggles Oak Hills Lanes-Laurie Scales Aurora Sosa Mike and Cathy Gaffney Judy Hooks JoJo Gaiser Bebe Ledbetter Stone Accounting Services-Jan Stone Daniel and Tia Heath Bending Branch Winery Singing Water Vineyards Shiner Distributor-Tim Crisp PaPa John’s Pizza Raising Cane’s HEB Macaroni Grill Bowl and Barrel Cosi Krispy Kreme Donuts Snowflake Donuts, Frill Seekers Gifts and Accessories Off Main Consignment Sister’s Attic-Omega Retreat Center
was a camper and a counselor at Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Shannon is remembered through the Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund. For more information about the fund, go to hermannsons. org and click on the Camp Page and then the Scholarship Fund page.
Anaelli “Slam” Rodriguez, from left, Kristen “Dyno” Vineyard, Haley “Hot Shot” Miller, Dakota “Double Take” Chambers and Ashlyn “Lucky” Chambers enjoyed celebrating the end of a successful summer at Camp by participating in the bowl-a-thon.
The second place Camp team included several senior staff members. They are, from left, Hilltop Assistant Director Jesus Ocana, Riverside Senior Counselor Kelly “Knee Slapper” Harris, Hilltop Director Hunter “Papa Bear” Miller and Hilltop Senior Counselors Cole “Eloc” Bendele and Cody “Woo!” Shove.
The high score for the men bowling in the Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund Bowl-a-thon belonged to Jeremy Ford with a 186. He is pictured with Cathy Gaffney, left, and Jan Stone.
The team from Kirby Lodge included, from left, Judy Schulmeier, Melisa Alvarez, Candace Scheibe, Mary Pruitt and Linda Lambrecht.
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Seguin dancers, officers plant tree in Bertling’s memory SEGUIN – A live oak tree has been planted in memory of 6-year-old Bethany Bertling, a member of Hermann Sons who was recently killed in a car accident. The tree was planted on the grounds of the Seguin Lodge Hall in Seguin on Sunday, Aug. 28. The tree was planted and dedicated by the Seguin
School of Dance and its Parents’ Club officers in memory of the little girl who was a dance student. The tragic auto accident that took Bethany’s life also killed her grandmother, Ann Bertling, and a friend of the family, Tristan Gonzales, age 12. Brittany’s two broth-
ers Christian, age 12, and Landon, age 5, were critically injured. They are recovering and attended the dedication ceremony with their parents, Blake and Jennifer. The plaque that was placed in the ground in front of the tree reads “In memory of Bethany Bertling, 2016, Forever in our hearts.”
TSU forming Hermann Sons group SAN MARCOS – A Hermann Sons social group is being formed among students attending Texas State University. This group of members and non-members will be gathering once a month for social and other purposes. San Marcos Lodge No. 26 also has invited the students to participate in some of its gatherings. Texas State University was identified as a good place for a Hermann Sons social group due to the number of students who were campers, dancers or Camp staff members. Hermann Sons Youth Camp has participated in job fairs at the university for years for the same reason. Three Camp staff members are spearheading the social group efforts – Carli Bartell, Alec Chamberlain and Aimee Miller. Aimee is also a dance teacher for Hermann Sons. Plans for this group have been in the works since earlier this year and with the beginning of a new school
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The Seguin School of Dance planted a live oak tree on the grounds of the lodge hall on Aug. 28 and dedicated it in memory of Bethany Bertling, age 6, who was killed in a car accident this summer.
Heading the social group efforts are three Camp staff members – Carli Bartell, Alec Chamberlain and Aimee Miller. year, the students are ready to get started. The social group and San Marcos Lodge members are hoping to join together for a community service project during the spring semester. “Having a Hermann Sons social group will be a great way for students to reconnect with each other and with Hermann Sons,”
said Engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek. If you know someone attending Texas State, more information can be found at hermannsons.org/social. There also are opportunities to support this group. For questions about how to help, contact Sister Cernosek at jenniferc@texashermannsons.org or at 210-226-9261.
In Memoriam
Donations to the Retirement Home Fund: WILLIAM GEIGER Donor: La Coste Lodge No. 261 BILLIE A. LANGEHENNIG Donor: Giddings Lodge No. 54 CRAIG WALKER Donors: Jim & Terry Embrey
LAWRENCE H. “BUDDY” WAIDA SR. Donor: DaCosta Lodge No. 265 M. HUGO SCHAARSCHMIDT Donor: Lockhart Lodge No. 64
Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: LOUIS H. JARZOMBEK Donor: La Vernia Lodge No. 180
PEGGY BARKER ALICE SACKETT Donors: Jack & Dianne Larned
Donations to the Youth Camp in Memory of: AURLEEN KASPAR Donor: Rutersville Lodge No. 152
LEROY ROSENAUER Donor: New Bielau Lodge No. 205
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Bellville delivers snack baskets to law officers BELLVILLE – Bellville Lodge No. 11 observed Make a Difference Day by delivering baskets of snacks to the Bellville Police Department and Austin County Sheriff’s Department. Three deliveries were made on Sept. 9. The baskets were filled with snacks, fruit and homemade cookies. Lodge President Marie Herridge said, “Both departments put their lives on the line every day for our citizens. “We thank them for their dedication and hope they will enjoy grabbing something from the basket to keep them going strong. They make a difference every day in our community.” The next meeting will be held Oct. 24 with an Oktoberfest theme. The lodge will provide the sausage and members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. The lodge met Aug. 22 at the Sens Center in Bellville with Special Representative Gary Falkenberg and wife Doris in attendance. Brother Falkenberg gave the prayer before the meal featuring fried chicken provided by the lodge. Members provided the side dishes and desserts.
Bellville Lodge delivered a basket of goodies to the Austin County Courthouse in observance of Make a Difference Day. Pictured are, from left, lodge President Marie Herridge, Deputy J. Byrd, Emily Pfeffer, Shannon Hanath, Judge Tim Lapham and Barbara Spacek. He reminded members that delegates to the 2017 Grand Lodge Convention should be elected at the November meeting. Agent Robert Herridge reminded everyone that the lodge’s new member goal for 2016 is two. He encouraged members to ask relatives and friends to join Hermann Sons. The current slate of officers was re-elected for 2017. The slate of appointed officers
will be presented at the next meeting. Ruby Koehn requested that someone take over the kitchen duties. Betty Herridge and Patsy Marek volunteered. Celebrating anniversaries were Emily and Sammy Pfeffer, 52 years; and Herbert and Laura Schuman, 48 years. Allene Porter won the door prize that was presented by Robert Herridge. – Reporter
The Bellville Police Department received baskets of goodies from Bellville Lodge in observance of Make a Difference Day. Pictured are, from left, Laura Schumann, Lucille Gross, Patsy Marek, Bellville Police Chief Matthews, Herbert Schumann, Emily Pfeffer, Betty Krueger, Ora Dell Remmert, Officer Coindreau, Lt. Smalley, Barbara Spacek, Marie Herridge and Robert Herridge.
Members of Bellville Lodge delivered baskets of goodies to the Austin County Sheriff’s Department. They are pictured here with Sheriff Jack Brandes and other officers.
Paul Vogt Lodge enters float in Labor Day Parade Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 members rode the Hermann Sons float in the Kendall County Labor Day Parade on Sept. 3 in Boerne. Members handed out candy and pens to promote Hermann Sons. The lodge welcomes new members David Prewitt, Wyatt Jefferson and Mila Mize. Chrysti Friar presented the lodge with a Join Hands Day appreciation certificate for its project benefitting Care Choice of Boerne.
Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 President Pearl Bernard, left, is pictured with Agent Pamela Poulk who celebrated a birthday on Sept. 19. At the Sept. 6 meeting, the Friar triplets, Blake, Grant and Chloe, reported on their camping experiences saying they had a wonderful time. The next meeting will be held Oct. 4. A potluck dinner will be served.
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Rutersville gives donation to La Grange Boy Scouts RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge No. 152 will meet Wednesday, Oct. 5. A potluck meal was served at the meeting on Sept. 7. Members provided main dishes, side dishes and desserts. Jo Ann Mueller reported sending a sympathy card to the Nancy Pietsch family and a get-well card to Linda Kleiber. She also will send a get-well card to Marilyn Wagner. Agent Linda Mattocks spoke about term life policies and announced that the Grand Lodge Convention would be held in May 2017 in San Marcos. The lodge will make a $200 donation to the La Grange Boy Scouts. Gavin Noak attended Hermann Sons Youth Camp but was unable to attend
Rutersville Lodge President Sherry Noak, left, presents a 50-year membership pin to Joyce Faldyn.
Celebrating birthdays at the September meeting of Rutersville Lodge were, from left, Margie Svrcek, Albert Loehr, Darlene Weyand and Kirby Keilers.
the August meeting to give a report. Final plans were made for the Sept. 24 barbecue. President Sherry Noak
presented Joyce Faldyn of La Grange with her 50-year membership pin. She has been a member since Nov. 21, 1966.
The election of officers for 2017 will be held during the November meeting. Attendance prize winners were Brian Mueller, Nancy
Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein celebrated his 80th birthday in August. He attended the Brunhilde Lodge meeting.
Patti Shaw is wearing her birthday necklace made by Adam Schweninger.
Pictured are the birthday celebrants and door prize winners at the August meeting of Brunhilde Lodge.
Brunhilde plans visit to Retirement Home SAN ANTONIO – Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 met in the Rathskeller on Aug. 15. Members discussed plans to visit the Retirement Home in October. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein who turned 80 on Aug. 20. It was reported that Anna
Beyer was in the hospital after a possible stroke. Ruth Lampman and daughter Sharon Solanik were on a trip. Leroy and Linda Muehlstein reported that their granddaughter recently got married in College Station. They also have a new great-granddaughter. – Reporter
Pietsch, Margie Svrcek, Allen Faldyn and C.D. Jenkins – Reporter
Monnie and Morrie Nordland attended the August Brunhilde Lodge meeting before Brother Nordland’s scheduled knee surgery.
Paige to celebrate anniversary Oct. 2 PAIGE – Paige Lodge No. 154 will celebrate its 120th anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 2. Grand Vice PresidentInvestments Harry Werland will attend from the Home Office Details were finalized for the anniversary celebration at the Aug. 14 meeting. The barbecue chicken and sausage lunch will be served beginning at 11 a.m. for $8 a plate. The celebration will be held at the Paige Community Center, 107 South Main in
Paige. Music will be provided under the pavilion, a drawing will be held and the Elgin School of Dance will sell desserts to raise money. Members were reminded the lodge will sponsor the Loblolly 4-H Club Chili Supper on Saturday, Nov. 12, in observance of Make A Difference Day. President Chelle Dube announced the lodge was awarded the Gold Level Certificate for its Join Hands Day project that benefitted
the St. Andrew’s Paint Creek Church Soup Outreach program. Bernice Basward reported sending get-well cards to LaVerne Mattiza and Delward Kunkel. Sister Mattiza thanked everyone for the card. Frank Bilberry won the attendance prize and Debbie Harmon won the dollar pot. Members enjoyed a salad potluck lunch prior to the meeting. – Reporter
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Shelby to serve sausage, kraut at Oct. 9 meeting SHELBY – Shelby Lodge No. 28 hosted a barbecue chicken and sausage lunch on Sunday, Sept. 11, in recognition of its pin recipients for 2016. The program began with the reading of a poem remembering the victims of the 9/11 disaster followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Recognized for 60 years of membership were Frederick Brandt of Brenham, a member since Feb. 1, 1956; Jerry Krebs of Fayetteville, a member since March, 2, 1956; Gordon Hornak of Houston, a member since March 8, 1956; Danny Rudloff of Cypress, a member since Aug. 8, 1966; Stephen Schneider of Marlin, a member since Sept. 4, 1956; Lillie Mae Meischen of Houston, a member since Sept. 9, 1956; Sandra Bean of Katy and Stuart Markwardt of Carmine, both members since Nov. 1, 1956; and Linda Wiesepape of Brenham, a member since Dec. 14, 1956. Those recognized for 50 years of membership were
Recipients of 60-year membership pins at the Shelby Lodge meeting on Sept. 11 were, from left, Danny Rudloff, Lillie Mae Meischen and Jerry Krebs. Special Representative Gary Falkenberg, right, presented the pins. Kamala Kitzman of Round Top, a member since Oct. 10, 1966; Annell Meyer of Burton, Marvin Schramm of Round Top, Mary Ann Kaase of Industry and Earnest Siptak Jr. of New Ulm, all members since Nov. 13, 1966; and Quintes Stark Jr. of New Ulm, a member since Nov. 14, 1966.
Door prize winners were Lollie Dittmar, Doris Voelkel and Allyn Meischen. Celebrating September birthdays were Kenny Mueller Jr., Lois Wunderlich, Allen Christ and Genelle Krebs. Thanks go to members Gary Goebel, Rodney Goebel, Ron and Carol Goehring, Darrell Mueller, and Kenny and
Celebrating anniversaries at the September meeting of Shelby Lodge were, left, Milroy and Patsy Krebs, 65 years; and Anna Rose and Lloyd Brandt, 63 years. Lynette Mueller for preparing and hosting the lunch. The next meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. Hosting a meal of sausage
and kraut will be Carolyn Bruening, Myron Bruening and Warren and Carolyn Meischen. – Reporter
Anton Wenzel members to don costumes Oct. 4 Covered-dish meal planned SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4. King Ranch Casserole will be served. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. Members are asked to dress in costume in celebration of Halloween. Spaghetti was served at the September meeting. Thanks go to all the volunteers who made the Crispy Chicken Taco Dinner a success. Thanks also goes to those who made monetary donations and brought baked goods. Welcomed as a new member was Alexandra Falcon. The lodge will host a garage
Anton Wenzel Lodge President Edward Elizondo is pictured with the birthday girls who attended the September meeting. They are Doris Aichner, left, and Julie O’Dowd. sale on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the home of Merlinda Elizondo. Donations are being accepted
and volunteers will be needed to help with the set up. This month’s membership
The split-the-pot winner at the September Anton Wenzel Lodge meeting was Margaret Corales, left. She is pictured with lodge President Edward Elizondo and Doris Aichner. drawing winner would have been Dale Friesenhahn Jr. but he was not there to claim his
prize so his name is back in the barrel. – Reporter
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Schwertner holds pin presentations in August S C H W E RT N E R – Schwertner Lodge No. 307 will meet Oct. 17. The lodge met Aug. 15 at the Schwertner Community Center for pin presentations. Thirty-six members and guests were in attendance. Randall and Irene Schwertner and Gayle and Margaret Jones served a meal of fried chicken, buttered potatoes, green beans and rolls. Barbara Hale and Shirley Janke provided the desserts. Grand President Buddy Preuss talked about the Leadership Summits that are coming up in September and October and other Hermann Sons news. He then presented 70-year pins to Susan Edens, Rosemary Striegler, Randall Schwertner and Sally Gray, all of Salado, and Raymond Mitchell of Bartlett, all mem-
Schwertner Lodge members received membership pins at the August meeting. Pictured with Grand President Buddy Preuss, back, right, are Susan Edens, Rosemary Striegler, Sally Gray, Clarence Schuetze, James Lampley, Jeannie Dillard, Raymond Mitchell and Randall Schwertner. bers since June 10, 1946; and Clarence Schuetze of Temple, a member since Dec. 1, 1946. A 60-year pin was presented to James Lampley of Austin, a member since Oct. 1, 1956; and a 50-year pin was pre-
Kirby anniversary Oct. 3 KIRBY – Kirby Lodge No. 305 will celebrate its 101st anniversary on Monday, Oct. 3. A catered meal will be served at 7 p.m. The meeting will follow.
The lodge did not meet in September because of the Labor Day holiday. Sympathy is extended to the family of Wilbert Praesel. – Reporter
McGregor will meet Oct. 5 McGREGOR – McGregor Lodge No. 132 will meet Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. at Marblecrest Community Center. The meal will be provided. Hamburgers, baked beans and ice cream were served at the Sept. 7 meeting also held at the Marblecrest Community Center. A thank you note was read for the lodge’s monthly donation to “Hugs from Home.” In observance of Make a Difference Day, the lodge will host a games party for the residents at Westview Manor. Helen L. Miller Moritz is now a 50-year member of
Hermann Sons. She joined on Sept. 14, 1966. Annie Leos is the lodge’s 2016 Humanitarian Award recipient. She will be recognized at the December meeting. Congratulations to Harry and Hilda Witt on their 70th wedding anniversary on Sept. 1. September door prize winners were Yvonne Schmalriede and Leona Hendrickson. Additional winners were Carol Wiethorn and the “lucky table” winners Janet Schmalriede, Milton Schmalriede, Charles McAnelly and Al Wolf. – Doris Mooney
sented to Jeannie Dillard of Schwertner, a member since Aug. 12, 1966. New members welcomed were Barrett Gersbach, Jack Garcia, Greyson Huber, Sawyer Beyer, Sydney Marek and Nolan Massey.
Grand President Buddy Preuss is pictured with the newest members of Schwertner Lodge. They are Sydney Marek and her mother, Jessica Marek, and Barrett Gersbach and his mother, Kendal Gersbach. President Irene Schwertner read a letter congratulating the lodge on receiving the
Gold Level Certificate for its Join Hands Day project – Reporter
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Lodge has 13 new members SAN ANTONIO – Siemering Lodge No. 32 will meet Oct. 11. Members will prepare the stuffed animals made by the Fite family for delivery to a local fire station. This is the lodge’s Make a Difference Day project. Pizza will be served. The lodge welcomed 13 new members at the Sept. 13 meeting. They are Abigail M. Michael, Katherine E. Michael, Samantha K. Michael, Julianna C.
Michael, Lauren N. Williams, Emily N. Williams, Allison C. Williams, Cheri L. Eaton, Patrick F. Eaton, Sophia R. Salas, Kenneth L. Munn, Brooke A. Bivings and Braeden R. Bivings. Lloyd Markell and Ronald Bara were elected to serve as the lodge’s representatives to the Home Association. The lodge will be collecting pull-tabs for Zack Baza, the son of a member who needs surgery. The pull-tabs are used as payment at the Ronald
McDonald House. Members are encouraged to bring their Tabs for Zack to lodge meetings. Members discussed plans for the Christmas party in December. This year members would like to go to the Salt Grass Steak House located downtown. The lodge will pay $15 toward the cost of each member’s meal. Barbara Ramzinski, Ronald Bara and Paul Hess won the attendance prizes. – Reporter
Edelweiss-Magnolia to tour brewery HOUSTON – EdelweissMagnolia Lodge No. 47 will meet Oct. 18 at the Karbach Brewing Co. from 6-9:30 p.m. Space is limited so reservations are required. Call
Anna Larie Keith at 281-2596337 or 713-819-8853 no later than Oct. 11. Members will be given a private tour of the brewery at 6:15 p.m. and eat around 7
p.m. Each person will get two drink tickets. A cash bar will be available The brewery is located at 2032 Karbach St. in Houston. – Reporter
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Prinz Solms meets Oct. 9 Audrey Stratemann provided the meal for the August meeting of Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136. The lodge’s next meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center. Grilled hamburgers with all the fixings will be served. All members and their guests are encouraged to attend.
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Maxwell will serve sausage Oct. 2 MAXWELL – Maxwell Lodge No. 75 will meet Oct. 2 at the Maxwell Social Club. The meal will include sausage, sauerkraut and potato salad. The Humanitarian Award for 2016 will be presented to the Maxwell first responders who were at the scene of the hot balloon crash this summer. Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Tim Kolbe and wife Cheryl attended the September meeting. He presented a 60-year membership pin to Gary Germer of Bastrop. Brother Germer has been a member since June 5, 1946. Welcomed as new mem-
Gary Germer, right, receives his 70-year membership pin at the Maxwell Lodge meeting in September. Making the presentation was Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe. Also pictured is Darlene Bohmfalk, lodge agent and secretary. bers were Ash Wood, Serina Lewis and Leighton Martin. Celebrating 40 years of
marriage were Elsie and Charles Croley. – Reporter
Gay Hill plans October fund-raiser
Connie Spenrath and her granddaughter, Gabby, played games together during the Comfort Lodge Grandparents’ Day celebration.
Norma Bruns visits with her grandchildren, Evie and Lily Henderson, during the Comfort Lodge Grandparents’ Day celebration.
Comfort to host trick or treat event Oct. 10 COMFORT – Comfort Lodge No. 2 will host a Tiny Trick or Treat at the Oct. 10 meeting to be held at the Comfort VFW Hall. Children and adults are encouraged to wear costumes. Members are asked to bring about 20 pieces of candy to pass out to the children who will be trickor-treating from table to table. The trick or treating will start at 6 p.m.
The lodge celebrated Grandparents Day at the August meeting. The children and their grandparents played games and did crafts. Grandparents in attendance received painted Grandparents Day ceramics that were made by Hermann Sons Youth Camp campers. For the most up-to-date information visit the lodge’s Facebook page. – Reporter
GAY HILL – Gay Hill Lodge No. 193 will not meet in October due to other activities in the community. Bradley and Patsy Fischer will prepare the meal for the November meeting. Officers for 2017 will be elected. Chopped barbecue sandwiches were served at the meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1. Marvin and Mae Fischer prepared the meal. A pork steak supper fundraiser is planned for October. A get-well card was sent to Brian Lorenz. – Reporter
Celebrating September birthdays at the Gay Hill Lodge meeting were, from left, Robert Ziese, Walline Lorenz and Charlie Schroeder.
Needville Lodge No. 153 will meet
Sunday, Oct. 16 12 noon Needville Fire Department
Marvin and Mae Fischer prepared the meal for the September meeting of Gay Hill Lodge.
All members of the lodge are welcome and encouraged to attend.
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Corpus Christi Lodge to meet Oct. 3 Poth has
three new members
Lodge celebrated 125th anniversary in August CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 members will gather Oct. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Hilltop Community Center for a potluck meal and games. The lodge celebrated its 125th anniversary on Aug. 13 at Land and Sea. Guests from the Home Office were Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe, wife Cheryl and daughter Katy. He presented a 70-year membership pin to Clayton Poenisch of Ingleside and
60-year membership pins to Ida Blankenship of Corpus Christi and Debra Gallemore of Houston. Brother Poenisch has been a member since April 1, 1946. Sister Blankenship and Sister Gallemore both joined on Dec. 21, 1956. The lodge received a certificate for its participation in Join Hands Day. Robert and Troylyn Gonzalez celebrate their wedding anniversary in September. – Reporter
Corpus Christi Lodge celebrated its 125th anniversary in August. Pictured with the cake decorated for the occasion are Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe, left, and lodge President Frank Brandon.
Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe presents 60-year membership pins to Ida Blankenship, center, and Debra Gallemore during the 125th anniversary celebration for Corpus Christi Lodge.
Clayton Poenisch, right, receives his 70-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe during the 125th anniversary celebration for Corpus Christi Lodge.
Celebrating September birthdays at the Corpus Christi Lodge meeting were, from left, Darlette Brandon, Margaret Gernandt, Goldie Beal, Joel Mcpheeters, Brittny Mcpheeters and Pearl Hunt.
Door prize winners at the September meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge were, from left, Hunter Buitron, Pearl Hunt and Frank Brandon.
POTH – Poth Lodge No. 272 welcomed three new members at the September meeting. They are Hailey Marie Castillo, Barrett James White and Madison Ann White. Randolph Pfullmann has transferred to Jourdanton Lodge No. 310. New guidelines for the lodge’s scholarship were approved. Anyone applying for the scholarship must have been a member in good standing of Poth Lodge for the past five years, must be a graduating high school senior and the applicant and/or parents or grandparents of the applicants must attend at least three meetings prior to submission of the application. The names of four campers were announced. Wyatt Theodore Hoover, Hayden Trey Lane, Cloe Alyssa Bostick and Erin L. Friesenhahn will be invited to the next meeting. They will receive their camp scholarship only if they come to that meeting. Lawrence Maha was celebrating a birthday. Elizabeth Cutsinger and Travis Cutsinger won the door prizes. The names of Clarence Hosek, Robert Ellis Brown and Gladys J. Dziuk were drawn for the kitty but they were not present. The kitty will be increased by $2 for next month. Everyone enjoyed sandwiches with strawberries and cream and lots of games. – Reporter
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Vineta presents pins during anniversary celebration SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge No. 15 will hold a regular meeting Oct. 6. A covered dish supper will be served and members are encouraged to share a new recipe. The lodge will furnish the meat. It is time to elect Home Association representatives
and to honor deceased members with a memorial service. The lodge would like to thank everyone who attended its 115th anniversary celebration in September. Special thanks go to Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam for being the guest speaker.
Linda Davis, center, receives her 70-year membership pin during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration from Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam, left, and lodge President Debbie Jordan. Sister Davis lives in San Antonio and has been a member since July 25, 1946.
on Oct. 19 in observance of Make a Difference Day. They will meet at Luby’s on Main Avenue at 12:30 p.m. for a Dutch treat lunch. They will play games with the residents. For more information, call Ruth Bailey at 602-5147. Members are encouraged to take part in
Lucille Hager, center, receives her 70-year membership pin during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration from lodge President Debbie Jordan, left, and Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam. Sister Hager lives in San Antonio and has been a member since April 11, 1946.
Margaret Crosby of Floresville, second from left, and her sister, Catherine Halbardier of St. Hedwig, receive their 60-year membership pins during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration. They became members Aug. 20, 1956. Their sister, Janice Kotara of Floresville, also became a member that day. She was unable to attend. Making the presentations were, left, Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam and lodge President Debbie Jordan, right. Janice Houghtling of San Antonio, center, receives her 50-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam, left, and Vineta Lodge President Debbie Jordan during the lodge’s anniversary celebration. Sister Houghtling has been a member since Aug. 5, 1966.
Past presidents were recognized and presented with a gift. Darlene Ackerman was the split-the-pot winner. Welcomed as a new member was Katelyn Marie Dy-Liacco. Members are planning to go to St. Francis Nursing Home
this program and share an afternoon with the residents of St. Francis and make a difference in their lives. And it will make a difference in your life as well. Don’t be a stranger. Come join Vineta Lodge at one of its functions. See you soon! – Reporter
Betty Thomas, center, receives her 70-year membership pin during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration from lodge President Debbie Jordan, left, and Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam. Sister Thomas lives in San Antonio and has been a member since March 14, 1946.
Three members of Vineta Lodge received their 60-year membership pins at the lodge’s anniversary celebration. Pictured are, from left, lodge President Debbie Jordan, recipients Rita Ristow of San Antonio, a member since Nov. 1, 1956; Joyce Bohan of New Braunfels, a member since March 24, 1956; and Anna Winslow of San Antonio, a member since Oct. 4, 1956; and Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam.
Vineta Lodge honored its past presidents at the 115th anniversary celebration. They are, from left, Frances Sultenfuss, Frances Bara, Gladys Garrett, Emily Roberts, Ruth Bailey and Debbie Jordan.
Dorothy Wahne is a 60-year member of Vineta Lodge. Sister Wahne, who lives in a nursing home in San Antonio, has been a member since Aug. 20, 1956, the same day that her three daughters joined.
Celebrating birthdays at the September meeting of Vineta Lodge were, from left, Mary Ann Pintaric, Emily Roberts, Janice Houghtling and Darlene Ackerman.
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Cibolo to hold annual costume contest Oct. 6 CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge No. 147 will meet Thursday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1129 Pat Booker Rd., Universal City. Pizza will be served and the annual costume contest will be held. The lodge held its annual memorial service during the Thursday, Sept. 1, meeting. Remembered were Elaine Bertha Dornbusch, Mary Ann Goodwine, Jimmy Don Miller and Otis Clayton Skiles. Guests included the families of Sister Dornbusch and
Brother Miller. This solemn occasion was lead by Vice President Sherry Rakowitz beginning with a prayer followed by a musical slide presentation. Vice President Rakowitz then read the 23rd Psalm and a poem titled “The Wings of Love.” After a time for reflection, there was a closing prayer. The families in attendance received a placard for their loved one as well as flowers. Welcomed as new junior members were Hailey Grace Hill, Hannah Claire Hill, Harper Reese Hill,
The Dornbusch family attended the Cibolo Lodge memorial service in September. Elaine Dornbusch was one of the members remembered during the service.
Ainsley Paige Martin, Laurel Quinn Real, Tenley Elizabeth Hamlin, Addison Lynn Hamlin, Jemah Marie Gutierrez, Raelyn Virginia Grace Graham, Athena Shannon Maldonado, Kelcie Lynn Bandy, Trinity Elise Rodriguez and Madelyn G. Rodriguez. New adult members welcomed were Joseph Fort Ector Jr. and Ashton Taylor Dahl. The lodge was scheduled to hold a rummage sale Sept. 17. This Matching Funds event benefitted the Cibolo
Volunteer Fire Department. This will enable the department to purchase needed equipment. “Happy Birthday” cards were sent to Margie Reinhard, Ida May Conner, Wallace Reimann, Ruby Burow, Francis Friesenhahn and Isabel Pellerin. A Thinking of You card was sent to Gloria Katzer and a sympathy card was sent to Judy Skiles following the passing of her husband, Otis. The lodge is collecting personal care items for the residents of Silvertree Nursing
The Miller family attended the Cibolo Lodge memorial service in September. Jimmy Don Miller was one of the members remembered during the service.
Home. They especially need blankets and scarves but no candles. The items will be delivered Friday, Oct. 21. Attendance award winners were Nell Shepherd and Kasey Shepherd. The junior winner was Javion Campos. The special attendance drawing was won by Edwin Dornbusch. The side dish winner was the creamed corn and the prize was shared by Joy Brown and John Gray and the dessert winner was the carrot cake made by Sherry Rakowitz.
Celebrating an anniversary in August were Cliff and Nell Shepherd. They are members of Cibolo Lodge.
Edwin Dornbusch went home with the special prize drawing from the September Cibolo Lodge meeting. Mary Ann Gray presented him with the money. Mike Warneke, left, celebrated his birthday in August, and A. Gene Hackemack, a guest at the Cibolo Lodge meeting in September, celebrates his birthday in September. Brother Hackemack is a member of Gay Hill Lodge No. 193.
Two couples attending the September meeting of Cibolo Lodge celebrate their anniversary in September. Pictured are, from left, Mike and Dena Warneke and grandchildren Brycen and Breilyn and John and Gail Gray.
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Deanville will hold benefit meal in October DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge No. 301 would like to thank those who made the annual Fourth of July fundraiser a success. With everyone’s support, the barbecue was sold out by noon. The silent auction, games, sweet shop, kitchen and beverage sales also were successful. The children enjoyed the games provided for them and everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of Joe Kopecky and his polka band. A meal is planned in October to show appreciation to those who worked so hard and everyone who contributed to the event. On Aug. 3, during National Night Out hosted by the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department, the lodge presented a donation to the fire department in appreciation
for the use of its facilities for the Fourth of July fundraiser. The lodge will host a meal in October for the Brazos Valley Hospice, a non-profit organization. Dwayne Beran will cater the meal. Also in October, the lodge will take food donations to the Caldwell Christian Care store in observance of Make a Difference Day and a donation will be made to the Manor Nursing Home for activities. At the July meeting, members stood for a moment of silence in memory of Glenn Buendel and Marcus McManus. The Cheer Committee reported Margaret Haisler and Lillian Faust had been in the hospital. Thanks go to Donnie
Deanville Lodge member Mildred Miman celebrated a birthday on July 4. Blinka for providing the prizes. Katherine Korth provided the August prizes. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Mildred Miman who
Deanville Lodge President Donnie Blinka, left, presents a donation to R.J. Smith of the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department in appreciation for the use of its facilities. celebrated her birthday by working in the sweet shop at the Fourth of July fundraiser.
Brenham to host dinner, dance Oct. 21 BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge No. 6 members met Aug. 12 and welcomed new junior member Gavin Douglas Williams. He is the son of Ben and Laura Williams and great-grandson of Delores Gaskamp. Warren W. Sallach Jr. also was welcomed. He has transferred to the lodge from Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47. The lodge will host a steak and sausage dinner and dance on Oct. 21 at the lodge hall. Tickets will be $12 per person. Charles and the Fabulous Four will provide the music that will begin at 5:30 p.m. The meal will be served from 7-8 p.m. and the music will continue until 9:30 p.m. Call 979830-7746 to make a reservation. Tickets will be sold at the door. Almost 450 tickets were sold for the chicken and sausage drive-thru dinner held recently. Thank-you notes were
read from Bread Partners for the $500 donation, from the Brenham Fire Department for the $200 donation and from the family of Calvin Lehde for the donation made in his memory. The Cheer Committee mailed sympathy cards to Loraine Glenewinkel who lost her twin sister, Viola Merz; to Erich Wayne Glenewinkel following the death of his aunt, Viola Merz; to Kenton Prigge following the death of his father, Willie Prigge Jr.; and to David Buck following the death of his brother-in-law, Willie Prigge Jr. A get-well card was sent to Leroy Kamas. Jeanette Preuss and Delores Meyer with the help of Evelyn Harmel, Gloria Zwahr and Allyne Sullivan prepared a meal of fried pork steaks, mashed potatoes, pinto beans and mixed vegetables. Members provided desserts. – Reporter
Anniversary celebrants at the August Brenham Lodge meeting were, from left, Robert and Jeanette Preuss, Delores and Ben J. Meyer and Rosalie and Kenneth Renner.
Celebrating birthdays at the August meeting of Brenham Lodge were, from left, Richard Hanath and Bennie Hanath.
Everyone enjoyed lunch provided by the members following the meeting. – Viola Bartek
Make plans for Womack meeting Oct. 2 CLIFTON – Members are asked to make plans to attend the next meeting of Womack Lodge No. 135 on Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served. At the Sept. 4 meeting, members observed a moment of silence in memory of Mervin Spitzer and Clara Zuehlke who passed away recently. Sympathy cards were sent to Helen Morris and Lawrence Zuehlke. James Dreyer won the attendance prize and the 50/50 drawing. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Beverly Rueter who celebrates her special day in September. Eleanora Zuehlke hosted the evening meeting. Everyone enjoyed the social hour playing dominoes and visiting and the covered dish meal. – Reporter
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Schulenburg Lodge features float in local parade SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Schulenburg Community Center. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. and dinner and the meeting follow at 7 p.m. Special guest speaker for the August meeting was Adolph Thomas. The flagpole has now been put into place at the Navidad Baptist Cemetery. Nathan Loth will get a flag that can be raised and a ceremony will be held. Agent Mary K. Seifert reported that dancers are still registering online for classes. Agent Seifert was recognized for her sales efforts in the second quarter. She finished in third place in Region 1 for the number of applications written and for the amount of new premium income generated. Welcomed as new members were Michael Tofel, Noah Faith, Rhyon Sidney and Kamryn Carpenter. A Papa John’s pizza fundraiser was scheduled for Sept. 1. Serving on the Humanitarian Award Committee this year will be Susan Kohleffel, Kitty Dittrich and Frank Bohlmann. Thanked for helping set up the Hermann Sons float were Curtis Baca, Calvin Dieringer, Frank Bohlmann, Elmer
HochheimPrairie Lodge members donated school supplies to the Yoakum Independent School District. Pictured are junior member Ashlyn Dicke and Charlie Hoepfl.
Frank Bohlmann, left, welcomes guest speaker Adolph Thomas to the August meeting of Schulenburg Lodge. Ulrich and Bill Michalke. Riding the float were dancers Kyrroll Prihold and Katry Kobza and adults Deborah Jones and Jodi Demel along with Calvin Dieringer, Curtis Baca, Frank Bohlmann, Bill Michalke and Junette Rodecap. Grace Baylor reported a welcome baby girl card was sent to Shane and Jessica Janecka. The proud grandparents are Mark and Leera Janecka and the great-grandparents are Franklin and Bonita Guettermann. Also welcoming a baby girl were Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Kohleffel. The grandparents are James and Susan Kohleffel and the great-grandmother is
Emma Nitschke. A get-well card was sent to Verlene Hoffmann and Calvin Dieringer. Brother Dieringer acknowledged his card with a thank you card. Georgia Kalich and family made a donation to the scholarship fund in memory of Agnes Hertel. Grace Baylor made a donation in memory of Laura Bartos and Clarence Guentert. Junette Rodecap made a donation in memory of Clarence Guentert. Acknowledgement was sent to the family. Another donation was made to the scholarship fund in memory of David Kubenka by Lorine and family. – Reporter
Celebrating August birthdays at the Schulenburg Lodge meeting were, from left, Edith Kocurek, Verdell Hafer, Bill Bohlmann, Elmer Ulrich and Bill Fleeger.
Riding the Hermann Sons float when it appeared in a Schulenburg parade were, from left, Frank Bohlmann, Curtis Baca, Calvin Dieringer, Bill Michalke, Deborah Jones, Jodi Demel, Kyrroll Prihoda, Katry Kobza and, not pictured, Junette Rodecap.
Hochheim-Prairie meets Oct. 2 YOAKUM – HochheimPrairie Lodge No. 90 will meet Oct. 2 at Turner Hall. Members welcomed 18 new junior members and one new adult member during the Aug. 14 meeting. All new members are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings usually held on the first Sunday of the month. Get-well cards were sent to Kendra Wenske and George Roznovsky. A sympathy card was sent to the Glenn
Ondrusek family. A moment of silence was observed in his memory. Cards were read from the Ondrusek family and the American Cancer Society. President Janet Zabransky read a thank you note from Carly Stehle, the lodge’s recent scholarship recipient. She will be attending Texas A&M. There will be a gala fundraiser for David Spaeth on Oct. 1. Tickets will be $60 for a dinner and dance.
Members agreed to make a donation to the auction. Dance classes started Sept. 13 in the Yoakum Intermediate School cafeteria. Online registration continues until Oct. 1. Contact Tamara Rogers at 361-2939158 for more information. Birthday honoree was Mila Nolte and anniversary honorees were Charlie and Carolyn Hoepfl. Attendance prize winner was Ann Machalec. – Reporter
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Round Top hears presentation ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge No. 151 will meet Oct. 27. As part of the Aug. 25 meeting, members heard about the building of the Festival Hill concert hall. The presentation was actually an FYI program scheduled by the Round Top Family Library in partnership with the Round Top Festival Institute. James Dick, founder, and Larry Birkelbach, general contractor, explained the building of the concert hall. This worked
into the program time for the lodge’s regular meeting. During the meeting, discussion was held about hosting a plant or cake walk in addition to the country store that the lodge sponsors during the annual volunteer fire department celebration. Sympathy was extended to the family of Carole Nagel. Floyd Braun, Sedalia Ullrich, Mary Rauch and Edna Meinkowsky won the attendance prizes. The outgoing serving com-
mittee of Mary and Melanie Rauch, Bob and Betty Porter, Sedalia Ullrich, Gladys Roemer, Ora Lee Levien and Melissa Wickel served spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, bean salad and a table full of desserts. The serving committee for the rest of the year will be Orville and JoNell Glaesmann, Edna, Myrt and Leonard Meinkowsky, Fritz and Jeanette Schoenst and Virgie Hall. – Reporter
Celebrating special occasions at the August meeting of Round Top Lodge were, Floyd and Jocie Braun, left, their 18th anniversary; Edna Meinkowsky, her 96th birthday; and Lila and Bart Garlin, their 50th anniversary.
La Vernia Lodge to hold picnic, present pins Oct. 2 LA VERNIA – La Vernia Lodge No. 180 will hold a picnic at the lodge hall on Sunday, Oct. 2, beginning at 4 p.m. Membership pins were presented at the Aug. 21 meeting. The recipients included Mildred Radtke of La Vernia, a member since July 5, 1941, 75 years; and Vernell Richter of San Antonio, a member since Jan. 21, 1946; and Robert Earl Coldewey of La Vernia, a member since June 3, 1946, 70 years. Receiving their 60-year pins were Cathy Jane Winston of San Antonio, a mem-
ber since Sept. 14, 1956; Lawrence Wyatt of Seguin, a member since March 14, 1956; Melanie Wehmeyer of Spring Branch, a member since April 1, 1956; Peggy Ann Gutz of La Vernia, a member since Oct. 3, 1956; and Ralph Coldewey of La Vernia, a member since March 6, 1956. Grand Vice PresidentFraternal Kim Krueger presented the pins. The group enjoyed beef and chicken fajitas and numerous side dishes and desserts. Members were reminded a workday was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17.
La Vernia Lodge members Annie and Robert Coldewey recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. Robert and Annie Coldewey recently celebrated 63 years of marriage. – Emmett Stork
Harmonia Lodge plans Oktoberfest SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge No. 1 will hold an Oktoberfest celebration during the Oct. 13 meeting. The gathering will be held in he Home Association Ballroom. The meal will include sausage and sauerkraut. Those attending are asked to bring a dessert. The meal served prior to the August meeting featured fried chicken with side dishes and desserts. Members mourned the passing of Gerald E. Bloomer, a member since 1960 who passed away on July 5 at the age of 90; Joseph Edward
Mainz, a member since 1966 who passed away July 67 at the age of 72; and Arlon Wyrwich, a member since 1964 who passed away July 25 at the age of 71. Members were reminded that the Bob Worrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Oct. 1 at The Republic Golf Course. Proceeds from the tournament benefit Camp Discovery, a summer camp for children with cancer. If you enjoy golf, sign up to play. Volunteers will be needed the day of the event. Donations of cash or silent
auction items also are welcome. Past Grand President Steve Prewitt presented Herman Wolf with his 70-year membership pin. Brother Wolf has been a member since Nov. 1, 1946. His brother, Ralph, who just received his 70-year pin in July was present to congratulate him. Celebrating August birthdays were Mike Warneke and Herman Wolf. Alan Cobb and Albert Ranzau won the attendance prizes and Ron Peters took home the split-the-pot cash. – John Hoog
La Vernia Lodge membership pin recipients at the August meeting were, from left Cathy Jane Winston, Vernelle J. Richter, Lawrence Wyatt, Melanie Wehmeyer, Robert Coldewey, Peggy Ann Gutz, Ralph Coldewey and, seated, Mildred Radtke.
La Vernia Lodge member Mildred Radtke, center, received her 75-year membership pin at the August meeting. She is pictured with, back, from left, Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger, Sharon Tanneberger, Marlin Tanneberger, Violet and Delbert Tanneberger, Chris Kosub, Charles Stork, front, from left, George and Kathy Floyd, Tiffany Kosub and daughters Enly and Emily.
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Houston to elect convention delegates Oct. 10 HOUSTON – Houston Lodge No. 100 will meet Oct. 10. This is an important meeting because the lodge will be electing its delegates to the 2017 Grand Lodge Convention and will hold its annual memorial service at the end of the evening. The location is the Sokol Hall, 1314 W. Patton. The social hour begins at 6 p.m., the meal is served at 7 p.m. and the meeting follows. An invitation to attend the memorial service is extended to anyone who has a loved one or friend who has passed since the end of September 2015. For the August meeting, James and Darlene Ellison
served hamburgers and hot dogs with the trimmings. The lodge provided the Blue Bell ice cream for dessert. Ethelene Marshall provided the chocolate chip cookies. The lodge welcomes Rebecca Rabon who has transferred from Katy-Bear Creek Lodge No. 324. Darlene Ellison reported that Maxine Muske is having some difficulty walking and probably would not be able to prepare the meal for the November meeting. President Gary Falkenberg asked members to check with various restaurants about purchasing a meal to go.
Emily Falkenberg gave a brief report about her week at Hermann Sons Youth Camp. She said she had a good time and can’t wait to attend next year. A total of $32 was collected for the Ronald McDonald House. It was reported that a get-well card was sent to Jean Dueitt and a sympathy card was sent to Diane and Larry Weikel following the passing of Diane’s mother. Milton Fuchs reported he spoke with Charles Tieken and he is doing well. Winning attendance prizes were Addison Lee, Pat Bushman, Milton Fuchs,
Albert Kypfer plans baby game CLEAR SPRINGS – Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 will meet Oct. 7. Members are asked to bring a soup, salad, casserole or dessert for the meal. Members also are asked to bring a baby picture of themselves to the meeting for a game. Don’t show the picture to anyone. Barbecue was served at the Sept. 2 meeting. Thanks go to Merry Brinkkoeter for picking up the barbecue. Members provided the side dishes and desserts. Welcomed as new junior members were Quinn Lillian
Zellner and Owyn James Zellner. Curt Saur and Chuck Weed will be receiving get-well cards. Let Nelrose Koepp know if there is anyone sick or who has passed away. Raymond Salge, John Turner, Merry Brinkkoeter, Dorothy Mueller and Art Brinkkoeter won the attendance prizes. If you know a member who does not drive anymore, offer them a ride to a meeting or bring a guest and maybe they will join Herman Sons. – Darline Preiss
Celebrating birthdays at the September meeting of Albert Kypfer Lodge were Darline Preiss and Oran Koepp.
Dunlay recognizes Krenmuellers Joyce and Virgil Krenmueller, members of Dunlay Lodge No. 285, were honored on their 60th wedding anniversary. Joyce is the president of the lodge and has been a member since May 6, 1947. Virgil is a lodge trustee and has been a member since Oct. 19, 1965.
Darrell Muske celebrated his birthday in August. He is a member of Houston Lodge.
Peggy Haas and David Thomason celebrated their August birthdays at the Houston Lodge meeting.
Jackie Bushman and Sheila Lee. Members are urged to help
the lodge grow by recommending new members. – Reporter
Columbus meets Oct. 10 COLUMBUS – Columbus Lodge No. 10 will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10. At the Aug. 8 meeting, members were informed of the scheduled Leadership Summits. Elsie Kahlden reported sending get-well cards to Helen Hammack and Dwight Mazac. Members celebrating birthdays in July and August were Herman Brune, Helen Hammack, Nora Lou Peeler, Paige Sebesta, Juan Sanchez, Anne Marie Dimas, Lynn Buxkamper, Nicholas Leopold, Carolyn Renz, Constance Sebesta, Christopher Wienken,
Alexander Fritsch, Ryan Peters, Henry Smahlik, Dawnah Pina, Jessica Dimas, Stephen Ashorn and Kevin Lilie. Celebrating wedding anniversaries were Rhanda and Bill Lattimore, 31 years; Adrian and Virginia Fritsch, 60 years; and Douglas and Virginia Lilie, 61 years. The Finance Committee members, Virginia Lilie, Elsie Kahlden and Virginia Fritsch, checked the books and found them in order. John and Elena Holub led the entertainment. Refreshments were enjoyed. – Reporter
Ellinger plans holiday dinner ELLINGER – Ellinger Lodge No. 30 will meet Oct. 17 at 6 p.m. At the Aug. 15 meeting, Special Representative Al Stryk and Agent Judy Schulmeier were in attendance. Special Representative Stryk talked about keeping information up to date on all policies. Members discussed the Christmas supper. It was
scheduled for Dec. 3 in Ellinger. More information will be provided at a later date. Jerry Krenek celebrated a birthday in August. Each member present received a door prize. Everyone enjoyed a meal of sandwiches and desserts. – Reporter
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Mission-Alamo hosts campers, their families SAN ANTONIO – MissionAlamo Lodge No. 80 welcomed its summer campers and their families to the August meeting. Their tales of fun, friendships made, accomplishments, awards and activities were wonderful. And, of course, they wanted to talk about their favorite foods. Listening to them makes everyone want to go next summer. Three new junior members were welcomed. They are Gabriella Raquel Larios, Serene Isabella Villegas and Emilee Kate Brown. A letter of thanks was received for the lodge’s contribution to the Stained Glass Window Restoration Project. The goal of $10,000 was met. A moment of silence was observed in memory of two members, D.H. Carmines, who passed away April 28 at the age of 74 and had been a member for 61 years; and C.G. Stidham, who passed away in 1995 at the age of 63 and had been a member for 41 years. Members are invited to suggest an organization the lodge can recognize during its annual holiday party in November. In observance of Make A Difference Day, members are asked to bring pet food
Members of Mission-Alamo Lodge are pictured with the Gold Level Certificate the lodge received for its Join Hands Day project this year. They are, from left, Laura Adams, Lee Vogel and Carol Swan.
Campers who attended the August meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge included, from left, Sarah Wilder, Jackson Wilder, Samuel Biesenbach, Kaylee Swan, Carlos Hernandez, Chase Koerber and Seth Adams.
for donation to the Animeals Program. The two names drawn for the progressive jackpot were Chance Krumsiek and Gregory Miller. Since they weren’t there, the pot will be worth $210 next month. Lillie Mae Dienger won the split-the-pot cash with the other half going to “Hugs from Home.” Membership pins will be presented at the September meeting and a catered meal will be served. During the October meeting the 2017 officers will be elected and delegates will be
Celebrating August birthdays from Mission-Alamo Lodge were, from left, Seth Adams, Dianne Larned, Joyce Kneupper, J.R. Kneupper and Allen Adams.
Carlos and Michelle Hernandez celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in August. They attended the Mission-Alamo Lodge meeting with son Carlos. chosen for the Grand Lodge Convention coming up in May 2017 in San Marcos. – Sylvia Schulmeier
Boerne plans lunch for Nov. 4 New Braunfels Lodge BOERNE – Boerne Lodge No. 25 will meet Friday, Nov. 4, at 12 noon at Kronkosky Place. Lunch reservations must be made in advance by calling the Rainbow Senior Center at 830-249-2114 before 9 a.m. the day of the meeting. Tenley Biggs was welcomed as a new junior member at the Sept. 2 meeting. Members were informed that Paycen and Brinleigh Merritt have transferred to Fredericksburg Lodge No.
41. Willie Becker was a guest at the meeting. Marilyn Vogt gave her agent’s report and noted that she and Alice Quinn would represent the lodge at the Leadership Summit on Sept. 24 in San Antonio. She also reported that dance classes are scheduled to begin in October and will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Boerne. Carolyn Pritchett sent a note thanking the lodge for the scholarship money she recently received.
Members chose a recipient for the Humanitarian Award that will be presented at the December meeting. Kay Caldwell will receive her 60-year membership pin at the same meeting. Celebrating September birthdays were Verda Bergmann, Carolyn Goodall and Marilyn Vogt. Members enjoyed cookies and played a game. Alice Quinn was the lucky winner. The lodge will not meet in October. – Barbara D’Spain
has 29 new juniors
NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 will meet Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. The lodge will furnish the meat and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. At the Sept. 4 meeting, the lodge welcomed 29 new junior members. “Happy Birthday” was sung to James Stolte and Marlene Churchman. Attendance prize winners were Dennis Schwab, Bill Wenzel,
Michael Huebinger, Leola Stolte, Alfred Stremmel, Virginia Vetter, Dorothy Moose, Jerome Vetter, Marlene Churchman, Rennie Guenther, Harvey Heideman and James Stolte. Everyone enjoyed chopped barbecue furnished by the lodge and side dishes and desserts provided by the members. The hosts were Michael and Shirley Huebinger. – Virginia Vetter
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Fort Worth Lodge recognizes junior members FORT WORTH – As a new school year begins, Fort Worth Lodge No. 33 would like to recognize two of its junior members. Ronnie Burns-Lane is a starter for the varsity football team at Centennial High School this year. Ronnie plays defensive tackle. The team won its first two games of the season. He hopes to continue playing football at Sam Houston State University next year. Ronnie is the son of Bill and Karen Burns-Lane. Makayla Jones is entering her freshman year at Burleson Collegiate High School. This is a new school that will be part of Hill College. Makayla received her acceptance letter to Hill College on Sept. 1 in a ceremony at the school. When she graduates from high school she will have her high school diploma as well as an associate’s degree from Hill College. Makayla is the daughter of Scott and Shannon Jones.
Congratulations to Kenneth Brehm who has reached his 60-year membership milestone. Brother Brehm joined Hermann Sons on Sept. 18, 1956. Congratulations to Karen Burns-Lane for winning singles in the Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament. Michelle Hampton and Deneen Castor won the doubles competition. There were others from Fort Worth who placed very high. Fall bowling leagues have started so if you want to bowl in the tournament next year, go out and join a league. It is fun and good exercise. The end of the year will be here soon and Fort Worth Lodge is still short of its goal for new members. But the lodge can reach and exceed its goal with the help of each member. So put on your Hermann Sons cap and explain how important insurance protection is to your friends. They may think they have enough insurance,
Ronnie Burns-Lane, a member of Fort Worth Lodge, is a starting defensive back for Centennial High School this year. when they may be way short on protection for their family. Happy Anniversary wishes go to Kerry and Cathy
Makayla Jones, a member of Fort Worth Lodge, shows off her acceptance letter from Hill College.
Freeman. Happy Birthday wishes go to Chris Andries, Kecia Andries, Robert Balmos, Sean Donohue, Kerry Freeman Jessica Hanna,
Darlene Jones, Shannon Jones, Sandra Jones, Zachary Kime, Preston Lewallen and Lance Voss. – Reporter
Pershing will serve sausage at Oct. 5 meeting San Antonio – Pershing Lodge No. 160 will meet Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. Sausage will be served. Members are asked to bring a side dish or a dessert. At the September meeting, it was reported that Morrie Nordland is having a few health issues and is in need of prayers. Condolences go out to the families of Debra T. Bednarz, William Rand Dyer, Ollie M. Neff and Cynthia A. Phillips. Helen Alberthal won the $25 attendance prize. Elizabeth Lewis won the split-the-pot drawing. Nine names were drawn for the September $250 Progressive Pot. Elmer Mzyk, Alexandria Knox, Donna Stiles, Sandra Valdez, Elley Kessler, Wyatt Nowlin, Zachary Cantu, Jennifer
Celebrating September anniversaries at the Pershing Lodge meeting were, from left, Tony and Carolyn Valek, 12 years; Henry and Lydia Saenz, 62 years; and Mike and Terri Armstrong, 38 years. Miller and Robin Mittwede were not there to claim the money. Joan Lichtenberg, Henry Saenz, Linda Hill, Regina
Ridgeway, Lorraine Ibrom, Louise Mulhern, Amanda Deicke, Sharon Huegele, Mary Helen Krachala and Wayne Kilborn were all
Celebrating birthdays at the September Pershing Lodge meeting were, in no particular order, Gerald Peeler, Dora Villa, Dottie Schramm, RaShawn Hill, Carol Krauss, Ernest Huegele, Jim Gerhard and Jeanelle Tabor. winners of $5 bills randomly placed throughout the room. Don’t forget to bring new or slightly used Teddy bears
to the October meeting for the Make A Difference Day project. – Terri Armstrong
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Seguin Lodge celebrates 125th anniversary Seguin Lodge No. 37 celebrated its 125th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 14. The hall was decorated with Happy Birthday décor. Pictured with the cake decorated for the occasion are, from left, Dottie Kallies, Franklin Huebner, Grand President Buddy Preuss and lodge President Vernelle Jones. Sister Kallies and Brother Huebner are past presidents of the lodge. His wife, Elizabeth, accompanied Grand President Preuss. Activities included a silent auction, hospitality hour, a potluck lunch, games and door prizes.
Bea Neumann from Bluebonnet Girls’ State, right, presents Jessica Teeple her Girls’ State certificate during the Seguin Lodge anniversary celebration. Seguin Lodge sponsored Jessica as a delegate to Girls’ State. Also pictured is lodge President Vernelle Jones.
Evelyn and Ernie Kropp attended the Seguin Lodge anniversary celebration.
Arlene and Douglas Christmas were among those attending the Seguin Lodge anniversary celebration in August.
Brenda Neumann and mother Evelyn Neumann attended the Seguin Lodge anniversary celebration.
Dallas, Columbia lodges to host Oktoberfest Oct. 1 DALLAS – Dallas Lodge No. 22 will hold its next business meeting on Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Come and hear about the proposed governance changes for Hermann Sons that were recently approved by the Grand Lodge Laws Committee and will be voted on by delegates to the Grand Lodge Convention next May. Andy Schellenberg is a member of the Laws Committee. The Grand Lodge Convention will be held in San Marcos. The lodge will
elect its delegates to the convention at the Nov. 20 meeting. That is also the meeting at which the 2017 lodge officers will be elected. The Hall’s annual Oktoberfest is set for Oct.1. The celebration will be cohosted by Dallas Lodge and Columbia Lodge No. 66 and will include dinner, music and fellowship. Guests are welcome. In observance of Make a Difference Day, members will volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank from
9-11:30 a.m. on Oct. 22. The food bank is located at 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road in Dallas. At the Aug. 28 lodge meeting, Eva Day was elected to the vacant three-year trustee position. Steve Schellenberg reported that the lodge received the Gold Level Certificate for its Join Hands Day project in May. The lodge was recognized for its participation with the City of Irving Bicycle Fest. This is the first time the lodge received the top-level award. Only 11
other lodges received this award. Thanks go to the lodge members who participated in this event. A letter was received from the Grand Lodge and the San Antonio Homes Association thanking the lodge for its donation to the Stained Glass Window Restoration Project. The goal of raising $10,000 was met so now the stained glass window depicting Hermann the Cherusker can be restored. Members congratulated Monroe H. Farmer who has
become a 60-year member. Brother Farmer lives in Aransas Pass and has been a member since Aug. 3, 1966. The lodge received a birth announcement from Kelly and Steven Miller. Their first child was born Aug. 5 at 7:24 p.m. Michael Jackley Miller weighed 8 lbs. 1 oz. and was 20.5 inches long. Steve Schellenberg won the attendance prize. Thanks go to Terri and Clint Holmes for the pizza served after the meeting. – Reporter
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El Campo presents membership pin, donation EL CAMPO – El Campo Lodge No. 87 met for dinner, fellowship and business on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Best Seafood and Steakhouse Restaurant. President Dennis Wigginton presented Willie Bender with his 70-year membership pin. Brother Bender lives in El Campo and has been a member since Oct. 9, 1946. He was less than 1 year old when he became a member. A $200 donation was made to Cub Scout Troop No. 226 of Louise. Secretary Cindy Witcher presented the check to Cub Scouts Landen and Cayden Witcher. These funds will be used by the troop for their many activities. President Dennis Wigginton announced that this year’s scholarship prize drawing tickets have been printed and are ready to be distributed to members to sell. Junior members who are in high school need to contact Cindy Witcher at 979-5782578 to get their tickets. The ticket giveaway drawing will be held on Thursday, Oct. 20, at WCEC’s Thomas Edison Room starting at 5 p.m. Celebrating an August birthday was Cayden Witcher. Celebrating September birthdays are Ruby Wigginton, Warren Witcher, Landen Witcher and Jeanette Sipos.
Willie Bender, left, receives his 70-year membership pin from El Campo Lodge President Dennis Wigginton.
Landen and Cayden Witcher accept a donation on behalf of their Cub Scout troop from El Campo Lodge Secretary Cindy Witcher.
Donald Wigginton, Larry Wendel, Jim Sipos, Amy Witcher, Landen Witcher and Kasey Burns won door prizes. Guests recognized were Cynthia Wendel, Jim Sipos and Cayden Witcher. On July 8, Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger and President Dennis Wigginton presented Wallie L. O’Connor with his 70-year membership pin. They also presented a 60-year membership pin to Jeanette Sipos. Kasey Burns was recognized for her June birthday. Celebrating anniversaries were Frank and Wallie L.
Celebrating birthdays at the recent El Campo Lodge meeting were, back, from left, Jeanette Sipos, Warren Witcher, Ruby Wigginton and, front, from left, Landen and Cayden Witcher.
O’Connor, 62 years in June; Chris and Jennifer Burns, 14 years in July; and Warren and Cindy Witcher, 39 years in July. Sister Krueger discussed the success of Hermann Sons Youth Camp and reminded members that online registration is under way for the 32 schools of dance. Sister Krueger noted how important it is to educate children and grandchildren about life insurance. Hermann Sons has a range of policies for every member of the family. – Reporter
Cuero Family pioneers receive membership pins CUERO – Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 will meet at 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 at the American Legion Hall. At the Sept. 6 meeting, President Laura Tiffin welcomed Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger who presented membership pins. Seventy-year-pins were presented to V.J. Kahlich of Palacios, a member since March 3, 1946; Dorothy Sarvis of New Braunfels, a member since Aug. 4, 1946; Norman Kahlich of Cuero, a member since Sept. 1, 1946;
and Elroy Peters of Cuero, a member since Sept. 29, 1946. Sixty-year pins were presented to Donna Fuchs of Cuero, a member since March 23, 1956; and Ella Louise Buchhorn of Cypress, a member since April 5, 1956. Sister Krueger spoke about the new grief support focused service cause. President Tiffin reminded everyone that dance class registration will continue through Oct. 1. Dance classes are being held in the
Masonic Lodge building. The Masonic Lodge will hold a grand opening celebration on Oct. 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and view the new building. There will be a Leadership Summit on Oct. 15 at the DaCosta Lodge No. 265 Hall. Agents Laura and Wayne Tiffin will represent the lodge. Two other officers can attend. They will be chosen at next month’s meeting. The lodge welcomes new members, Emma Barron,
Clayton Coburn, Allison Reitz, Zoey McCurry, Paisley McCurry, Madisyn Garza, Grace Fuchs, Emaleigh Gibson, Madison Gibson, Braylyn Dickens, Sophia Perez, Tina Backer and Paige Dromgoole. Laura and Wayne Tiffin have signed up to work at Christmas in the Park on Dec. 10. Anyone wanting to help them is welcome. June Guenther reported the passing of Gary Binz who died on July 11. Members celebrating birthdays in September are
Iris Hotz, Norman Kahlich, Gladys Dieringer and V.J. Kahlich. Door prize winners were Kaylyne Tiffin, Gary Hotz, Leslie Buchhorn, Dorothy Sarvis and Allison Tiffin. Thanks go to all the members who provided cookies for the cookie swap that didn’t happen because there was such a crowd and so the cookies were used as dessert. Special thanks go to Wayne Tiffin who cooked the meal of lasagna, garden salad and garlic toast. – June Guenther
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DaCosta Lodge holds Summer Family Social DaCOSTA – DaCosta Lodge No. 265 will meet Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The lodge held its Summer Family Social on Sunday, Aug. 14. Andy’s of Shiner catered the meal that included pork loin, buttered potatoes, green beans, cole slaw and peach cobbler. Door prizes of hibiscus plants, T-shirts and koozies were presented to 19 guests. Mikayla Roell thanked the lodge for her scholarship. A silent auction was held to support the scholarship fund and a total of $798 was raised. Guests also brought donations of food items to be donated to Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry. Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Tim Kolbe presented membership pins. Angel Karnei of Navasota received her 70-year pin. She has been a member since April 4, 1946. Receiving his 60-year pin was Larry Volkmer of Victoria. He has been a member since Sept. 11, 1956. Werner Schmidt of Victoria and Alan Matula of Dayton received their 50-year pins. Brother Schmidt has been a member since Feb. 22, 1966. Brother Matula joined on Nov. 7, 1966. At the July meeting agents
Angel Karnei receives her 70-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe during the DaCosta Lodge Summer Social.
Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe, from left, presents 50-year membership pins to Werner Schmidt and Alan Matula during the DaCosta Lodge Summer Social. Laura Thigpen and Jason Hybner encouraged members to check their policies to make sure beneficiary
Kerrville to elect officers, plan holiday party Oct. 5 KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge No. 12 will meet Oct. 5 in the Wells Fargo Community Room. Barbecue will be served. The focus of this meeting will be the election of officers for next year and the final plans for the Christmas party. If you want your voice heard, this is the time to attend and be a part of your local lodge.
The Christmas party will be held Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. in the Buzzies BBQ party room. Invitations will be mailed in November. All meetings are held in the Wells Fargo Bank Community Room, 301 Junction Highway, Kerrville, unless otherwise noted. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. – Juanice Grona
information is up to date. Six new members were welcomed into the lodge. – Sayra Martinka
Larry Volkmer, right, receives his 60-year pin from Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe during the DaCosta Lodge Summer Social.
DaCosta Lodge members donated food and money to the Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry in August. Pictured with the donations are, from left, Bernice Fabian, LaVerne Hajek, Megan Beard, Pam Dornak, Geraldine Venglar, Joe Pustka, Laura Thigpen, Jason Hybner, Sayra Martinka and Emaleigh Martinka.
Giddings Lodge to meet Oct. 13 GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge No. 54 meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the lodge hall at 1031 County Road 223 in Giddings. The next meeting will be held Oct. 13. Members are encouraged to attend and guests always are welcome. Members attending the Aug. 11 meeting learned that dance classes were scheduled to begin Sept. 12. The lodge sponsors the Lee County School of Dance.
Online registration continues until Oct. 1. The Cheer Committee reported sending a sympathy card to the family of Billy Langehennig, a card of encouragement to Randall Ebner and get-well cards to Kathleen Billig and Loretta Chilek. Correspondence included a thank you note from Cassidy Hirsch for her scholarship and a thank-you card from the Home Office for donations made to the
Retirement Home. Approval was given to begin work to pull up the old dance floor after a report was given on estimated costs. Attendance prize winners were Deborah Beisert, Loretta Chilek and Johnny Herzik. Other door prize winners were Brenda Potter, C.W. Kasper, Jerry Potter, Randall Ebner, Pat Abell, Olivia Mize-Weiser and LaVerne Urban. – Deborah Beisert
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San Marcos to observe Cancer Awareness Month SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge No. 26 will hold its Monday, Oct. 3, meeting at a San Marcos restaurant. October is German Heritage Month. Members are asked to wear pink in recognition of Cancer Awareness Month and bring a Blue Santa Christmas donation in observance of Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22 (no stuffed toys). The lodge’s annual picnic was held Aug. 20 at the Zorn Bowling Club. Welcomed as new junior members were Ezequiel Sebastian Flores, Justin Jeffrey Braune and Jacob William Braune. The lodge received a certificate from the Home Office in recognition of its Join Hands Day project in May. The lodge will make a donation to the “Hugs from Home” program. Members brought donations for the “Hugs from Home” boxes with them to the picnic. Get-well cards were sent to William Braune and Rose
Members of San Marcos Lodge are pictured with the “Hugs from Home” donations they brought to the August picnic. Celebrating August birthdays at the San Marcos Lodge picnic were, from left, Larry Moreau, Leola Gourley, John Schawe and Shirley Faske. Strohmeyer and sympathy cards were sent to the family of Corky Galbreath and the Cowan family. Celebrating July and August birthdays were Dean Gourley, Bob Stoffel, Billy Preuss, Leola Gourley, Clifford Rust, John Schawe, Bruce Moreau, Shirley Faske and Marshall McQuaig. Members and guests played games and had a wonderful time. Thanks go to Clifford and
Betty Rust, John and Betty Schawe and Peggy Meiners for the sausage and wieners and to all the members who brought side dishes and desserts. The September meeting was held a week later than usual because of the Labor Day holiday. Members gathered at the La Vista Retirement Home in San Marcos and enjoyed a spaghetti supper prepared by the Gourleys. – Reporter
Shirley and Benhard Faske celebrated their wedding anniversary in August. They are members of San Marcos Lodge.
Dean Gourley, left, and Bob Stoffel celebrated their birthdays in July. They are members of San Marcos Lodge.
Fredericksburg plans next meeting for Oct. 4 FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4. Members are asked to bring a meat salad, vegetable salad or fruit salad along with a plate and utensils. Contact Hans Enderlin at 895-1343 or Windy Duecker at 997-2983 for additional information. At the Sept. 6 meeting, 32 members and guests enjoyed a barbecue supper before the business meeting. Welcomed by way of transfer were junior members Paycen Lee Merritt and Brinleigh Merritt. In observance of Make A Difference Day, local nursing homes were going to be contacted about the lodge hosting a games party some time in October. Pfiester Catering will provide the turkey and dressing
Margaret Klein Meurer Hohmann, a member of Fredericksburg Lodge, celebrated her 96th birthday on Sept. 25. Sister Hohmann has been a member for more than 75 years. She joined March 13, 1940. She is now living in Fredericksburg in an assisted living home. with the trimmings meal for the Dec. 6 Christmas party. The lodge’s Humanitarian Award will be presented at that time.
Members celebrating September birthdays from Fredericksburg Lodge are Stanley Jenschke and Gail Klein. Members mourned the passing of Terry Ersch Nixon and Janet Fritz Ahrens who both passed away in August. Sister
Fredericksburg Lodge hosted an appearance by the Hermann Sons float in the Gillespie County Fair Parade in Fredericksburg on Aug. 26. The float received the first place ribbon in the organization float-adult category. There were approximately 132 entries in the parade. Members riding on the float were Cherril and Todd Bierschwale, Vernell Doebbler, Irene Grosenbacher, Donna and Dennis Henke and Geneva and Elgin Tatsch. After the parade, they gathered at the lodge hall for lunch and fellowship. Ahrens was living in Kerrville at the time of her passing. Attendance prize winners
were Frances Hartmann and Stanley Jenschke. – Reporter
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Highland Lakes celebrates 35th anniversary HIGHLAND HAVEN – Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317 celebrated its 35th anniversary on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the home of Jim and Terry Embrey. Most of the members gravitated outside to the deck for the social hour. The meeting was delayed until after the meal. Rib-eye steaks were served along with the side dishes and desserts provided by members. However, President Embrey would not let the desserts be served until after the meeting. Thanks go to Fritz Friesenhahn and Pat Malone for grilling the steaks and to Joanne Butler for providing the baked potatoes. Grand Vice PresidentInvestments Harry Werland
represented the Home Office. Guests included Pat Stone and Wayne and Sharon Pehl. Brother Pehl filled out a lodge transfer form. Welcomed as new members were Elijah Pfeifer, age 1; Caleb Askew, age 4; and Conner Askew, age 1. Members mourned the passing of Ronald Kast at the age of 71. He was a 60-year member. Brother Werland presented a 70-year pin to Betty Winder, a member since Jan. 3, 1946; and 60-year membership pins to Robert Morton, a member since Oct. 2, 1956; and John Cubbison, a member since Nov. 1, 1956. All three of these members live in Kingsland. The split-the-pot win-
ners were Grace Seguin and Sherril Gorden. Other members went home with leftover steaks. Thanks go to all the members who attended, brought food and helped clean up. The next meeting will be held Dec. 4 at the Highland Haven Community Center with a holiday theme. The social hour will start at noon followed by the meeting at 1 p.m. The meal will follow the meeting. Sister Winder has volunteered to bring a ham for the meal. The 2017 officers will be elected at this meeting along with the lodge’s delegate to the 2017 Grand Lodge Convention to be held in San Marcos in May. – Reporter
For local law enforcement
Moulton hosts social, supper MOULTON – Moulton Lodge No. 59 honored local law enforcement personnel and their families with a social and supper of chicken and rice donated by Gene and Barbara Anderle. Officers from the police departments of Moulton and Flatonia and Constable Charles Greive were in attendance and answered questions about their jobs Moulton Lodge treated local law enforcement to supper in August. Pictured are, back, from left, Officer Chris Stansberry, Chief Mark Pritchard, President Barbara Anderle, front, from left, Vice President Kathy Koch, Secretary Allyne Chapman, Flatonia Police Department officer Adriana Pritchard, Constable Charles Greive and Detective Daniel Beyer.
and themselves. Attendees were awarded prizes. President Barbara Anderle stated the event was especially important in light of recent events with law enforcement around the nation. “In these trying times we wanted to show our appreciation for the law enforcement that serve us,” Anderle
said. Moulton Police Chief Mark Pritchard said he commended the organization for putting together the event and for the support. The lodge’s community service events are supported by fund-raisers such as the chicken fried pork steak dinner held Aug. 31 at the KC Hall. – Reporter
Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland, back, presented pins to three members of Highland Lakes Lodge on Sept. 11. They are, from left, John Cubbison, Robert Morton and Betty Windner.
Bernardo will host officer installation BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge No. 243 will meet Wednesday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department Station. At the August meeting, President Terrel Maertz reported that he would be representing the lodge at the Leadership Summit to be held Oct. 29 in Brenham. The lodge will host the
area installation of officers on Jan. 22 in the Mentz Catholic Church Hall in Mentz. More details will be announced at a later date. A cheer card had been sent to Jackson Roensch. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Joann Weishuhn. Terrel Maertz and Emanuel Weishuhn won the door prizes. – Robin Maertz
Old Glory Lodge plans annual sausage supper OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge No. 228 will meet Sunday, Oct. 2. The evening meal will be sandwiches and desserts. The lodge met Sunday, Sept. 4. The Labor Day holiday kept attendance lower than usual. The annual Sausage Supper will be held Saturday, Oct. 8.
Committee members are now selling tickets. Buy your tickets early because a limited number will be sold. Lou Corzine won the door prize. Following the meeting the group enjoyed games and a meal of fried chicken, vegetables and desserts. – Reporter
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Alfred Stryk, FICF, LUTCF .... Pearland ............. 281-485-4095 Marilyn Vogt, FIC ................ Boerne ................ 210-630-9874 email: marilynv@texashermannsons.org
Roster of Agents (alphabetized by area) name . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hometown . . . . Phone Smith, Diane Marie . . . Abilene. . . . . . . 325-665-2253 Menzer, Alayna . . . . . . Adkins . . . . . . . 210-413-0001 Pruski, Roxy . . . . . . . . Adkins . . . . . . . 210-667-1995 Faske, Shirley Kuhen . . Austin . . . . . . . . 512-789-3975 Livingston, Crystal . . . . Austin . . . . . . . . 512-466-2433 Brown, Stephanie . . . . Bandera . . . . . . 210-621-3891 Heath, Paul-FIC . . . . . Bandera . . . . . . 210-392-0760 Laechelin, H.H. Jr.. . . . Beeville . . . . . . 361-358-1615 Herridge, Robert . . . . . Bellville . . . . . . 979-865-3702 Maertz, Terrel . . . . . . . Bernardo/Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-732-1727 Behrendt, Carl . . . . . . . Boerne/Fair Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-422-1159 Poulk, Pam . . . . . . . . . Boerne/Fair Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-753-2626 Rozacky, Lisa. . . . . . . . Boerne . . . . . . . 210-838-3306 Akin, Katherine-FIC . . . Bryan . . . . . . . . 979-823-8625 Blinka, Donnie . . . . . . Caldwell . . . . . 979-596-1309 Duncan, Sandra . . . . . Canyon Lake. . . 830-905-3233 Bippert, Roger . . . . . . . Castroville/La Coste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-737-4070 Boehme, Glenford-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castroville . . . . 210-219-9792 Schulmeier, Judith-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cibolo/Schertz . 210-667-1938 Bruns, Norma-FIC . . . . Comfort . . . . . . 830-995-3980 Merchant, Jean . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . 830-995-3396 Brandon, Frank . . . . . . Corpus Christi . 361-241-5593 Hunt, Lena Pearl . . . . . Corpus Christi. . 361-241-0940 Sisneros-Gonzalez, Troylyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corpus Christi. . 361-232-7413 Tiffin, Laura . . . . . . . . . Cuero . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Tiffin, Wayne . . . . . . . . Cuero . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Brown, Helen Tyson . . Dallas . . . . . . . . 214-796-0668 Fritz, Pat-FIC . . . . . . . . Del Rio . . . . . . 432-292-4483 Sultenfuss, Cynthia . . . Devine . . . . . . . 210-219-6409 Stricker, Dianna "Dee" Devine . . . . . . . 210-414-0293 Matlock, Sam . . . . . . . Edna/Jackson Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-782-3206 Wigginton, Dennis . . . El Campo . . . . . 832-278-9636 Cutsinger, Beth . . . . . . Floresville/Poth 210-325-6667 Wiede, Lynn . . . . . . . . Floresville . . . . . 830-393-4660 Jones, Sandra-FIC . . . . Fort Worth . . . . 817-295-2666 Bierschwale, Todd . . . . Fredericksburg . 830-997-2130 Henke, Dennis . . . . . . Fredericksburg 830-997-5290
Caron, Tracy . . . . . . . . George West. . . 361-449-0348 Klein, Bradley . . . . . . . Georgetown . . . 512-497-0678 Chilek, Loretta-FIC . . . Giddings. . . . . . 979-542-2806 Kieschnick, Linda-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giddings. . . . . . 979-542-5224 Symons, Richard . . . . . Giddings. . . . . . 979-451-0988 Polasek, Bobbie . . . . . Gonzales . . . . . 830-672-6317 Polasek, Greg . . . . . . . Gonzales . . . . . 830-540-4812 Wolf, David. . . . . . . . . Graham/Wichita Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-550-5202 Embrey, Jim-FIC. . . . . . Highland Lakes 830-598-8156 Saathoff, Stacy . . . . . . . Hondo . . . . . . . 830-444-9160 Keith, Anna L. . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . 281-259-6337 Spencer, Sarah. . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . 361-550-1883 Ziemnicki, Gerald . . . . Houston . . . . . . 713-622-9001 Carson, Rita. . . . . . . . . Huffman . . . . . . 281-235-4587 Craig, Valerie C. . . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 830-769-3128 Vick, Valerie M.. . . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 210-748-5598 Wiatrek, Katrina . . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 210-326-9505 Wiede, Lillian-FIC . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 830-769-3481 Swize, Russell . . . . . . . Karnes City . . . . 830-780-4053 Terp, Diane . . . . . . . . . Karnes City/Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-305-3564 Muehlstein, Mary . . . . Kerrville . . . . . . 830-896-5750 Netherton, Angela . . . . Kirby. . . . . . . . . 210-831-1293 Crisp, Tanya. . . . . . . . . La Coste . . . . . . 830-985-9230 Tanneberger, Sharon-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-827-0526 Tanneberger, Marlin-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-827-7229 Behnke, April . . . . . . . Lubbock . . . . . . 806-797-3585 Bielke, Lorene-FIC . . . Marion . . . . . . 830-420-2380 Bohmfalk, Darlene . . . Maxwell . . . . . . 512-558-2773 Croley, Charles . . . . . . Maxwell . . . . . . 512-357-6638 Weniger, Stephen . . . . McQueeney . . . 830-743-2045 Stoeltje, Chris . . . . . . . Needville . . . . . 979-559-6127 Carley, Becki . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 361-550-9358 Gagliardi, Cecilia "CC" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-620-1060 Huebinger, Shirley . . . New Braunfels . 830-822-1942 Muehlstein, Rhonda-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-980-3162 Salge, Timothy . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-625-4816 Janicek, Blake . . . . . . . Nixon-Smiley . . 830-582-1581 Gebert, Paula. . . . . . . . Orange Grove. . 361-384-2375 Dube, RaChelle. . . . . . Paige. . . . . . . . . 512-740-3518
Dubcak, Julius . . . . . . . Pflugerville . . . . 512-272-8393 Walraven, Nancy Annette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Lavaca . . . . 361-552-9403 Witzsche, Ruth-FIC . . Priddy. . . . . . . . 325-966-3757 Witcher, Tanya. . . . . . . Richmond. . . . . 281-652-6606 York, Judy Marie . . . . . Rockdale . . . . . 512-446-5914 Lamensky, Joyce . . . . . Rosenberg. . . . . 281-342-5174 Mattocks, Linda . . . . . . Round Top/Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-278-3277 Halfmann, Kay F.. . . . . Rowena . . . . . . 325-442-4731 Abell, Philip A. . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-771-1213 Ashati, Maria Elisa. . . . San Antonio . . . 210-863-2217 Bailey, Ruth . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-602-5147 Hoog, John . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-226-8801 Irwin, Darlene . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-392-2649 Irwin, Rayna Sue . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-710-7038 Klabunde, Clif-FIC. . . . San Antonio . . . 830-980-4020 Krauss, Carol . . . . . . . . San Antonio/Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-725-4106 Lucero, Valentin . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-725-6535 McNeel, Jim . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-601-2097 Moya, Emma . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-344-3935 Saathoff, Doug . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-276-0361 Sterner, Greg . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-363-0373 Trejo, Veronica . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-710-0932 Kuhen, Janice . . . . . . . San Marcos. . . . 512-393-1431 Seifert, Mary K. . . . . . Schulenburg/Weimar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-743-0312 Schwertner, Irene. . . . . Schwertner . . . . 254-527-4470 Griffin, Joanie . . . . . . . Sealy. . . . . . . . . 979-398-0706 Gonzales, Yolanda. . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-305-7445 Perkovich, Susan . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-303-3496 Roecker, Annette D.. . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-832-0724 Ynfante, Tina B. . . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 210-859-1973 Moreno, Diana P. . . . . Smiley . . . . . . . 830-379-2244 Gass, Gloria . . . . . . . . Spring Branch . 830-885-4405 Lanphere, Lisa Marie . . Spring Branch . . 830-221-8128 Luensmann, Dorothy-FIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Hedwig . . . . 830-914-3160 Wiatrek, Ronald . . . . . Stockdale . . . . . 830-996-3005 Hybner, Jason . . . . . . . Victoria. . . . . . . 361-652-6924 Thigpen, Laura . . . . . . Victoria/Yoakum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-676-8307 Koenig, Mary. . . . . . . . Yoakum . . . . . . 361-293-1743 Wolf, Judy . . . . . . . . . Yorktown . . . . . 361-564-2452
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Hermann Sons Shining Stars Sign up today to be a Shining Star! Becoming a Shining Star is easy! If you are a Hermann Sons member age 17 or younger, simply fill out the form (below) or a form is also provided on the Hermann Sons’ website, hermannsons. org. Mail the form, along with a picture of yourself that we can keep, to Laura Adams, Grand Lodge, Hermann Sons, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941. You will receive a packet in the mail that will contain a membership certificate and other fun stuff. Then look for
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