A message from President and CEO
➤ Pg. 2
Three new sales agents
➤ Pg. 4
Retirement Home Cook-off results, photos
➤ Pg. 9-11
hermannsonslife.org
A message from President and CEO
➤ Pg. 2
Three new sales agents
➤ Pg. 4
Retirement Home Cook-off results, photos
➤ Pg. 9-11
hermannsonslife.org
Enrollment is open for summer Camp 2023! We are all very excited about this upcoming summer. Based upon the early enrollments…so are you! The Camp enrollment process has been moved from the Home Office to the Camp office in Comfort. Please bear with us as we adjust to new procedures. As always, if you have any questions, please email them to camp@ hermannsonslife.org or call 830995-3223.
On the maintenance side of things, we have been very busy preparing the camps. At Riverside, three bathrooms are undergoing the final touches of a major renovation. The youngest campers in the Jackrabbit, Mosquito and Catfish cabins will love them! Brand new water soften-
ers have been installed at the Riverside and Hilltop kitchens. The shade structure on Riverside for softball has been completed. Speaking about maintenance, the Volunteer Workday is scheduled for Saturday, April 22. This is a great opportunity for Her-
mann Sons Life members to really help get the Camp sites in tip-top condition for the summer. There will be jobs for all skill levels including painting, cleaning, yard work and much more. The workday begins at 9 a.m. Please email ianb@hermann-
sonslife.org if interested. We’d love to see you and certainly can use your help removing some of the dirt build up that only camps seem to be able to produce.
See CAMP, Pg. 7
Hermann Sons Life Agent Brad Klein of Georgetown checks on his chili during the Retirement Home Chili and Pinto Bean Cook-off held March 11 in Comfort. Brad placed fifth in the amateur competition with his recipe. The event is sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). In addition to the cook-off, teams were judged for showmanship honors and a raffle was held. Proceeds are used for four $1,500 scholarships presented to eligible junior members. See winners and more photos on Pages 9 and 10.
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DIRECTORS
Kimberly Krueger, Chair
David Wolf, Vice Chair
David R. Noak
Stan Steiger
Laura Tiffin
Gerald Ziemnicki
OFFICERS
President and CEO
Robin Czarnek
Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily
Amazing things are happening in Comfort! Camp season is just around the corner, but preparations are already underway at the sites with so many exciting things to come this year!
If you haven’t had a chance to check out our Riverside and Hilltop Camps, I would encourage you to do so. Both our son, Garrett, and I, were blessed to be able to attend Hermann Sons Life Camp, but I can tell you, as great as it was then, it’s even better now. Our Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett and his team work hard to improve the experience and the facilities for our campers each and every year.
lodges, we have been able to do some much-needed renovations, including bathroom remodels, shade structures, new roofs just to name a few that will keep our camp facilities more comfortable and running smoothly for years to come. While there is still much work left to be done (as there always is), it’s thanks to the generosity of our lodges and members that we can make these things happen.
LAWS COMMITTEE
Stephen Prewitt
Edward J. Muehlbrad
Agnes Dreibrodt
Elizabeth Byron
Mary Beam
Sherry Rakowitz
Tammy Jones
Todd Marquardt
Pat Bushman
Steven Schellenberg
Harry Schriber
Ronald Wiatrek
Annette Roecker
Arthur R. Pfefferkorn
Barbara Anderle
MEMBER BENEFITS COMMITTEE
Eulla Krueger
Shirley Faske
Cheryl Garcia
Bradley Klein
Angela Netherton
Robin Maertz
Joyce Kneupper
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Judith Schulmeier
Gilbert Shelby
Marsha Kocurek
Pat Klotz
Tommy Daum
Robert Prewitt
Sherrie Stoddard
BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE
Kerry Ginn
Anna Larie Keith
Charles Knibbe
Pat Spradling
Gary Falkenberg
David Lewis
Lori Todd
Camp is a place for kids to unplug from technology and just be a kid. Faith and patriotism are abundant, and kids and counselors alike can spend time making friends and memories that last a lifetime. In this day and age, with technology and social media so prevalent in our daily lives, it’s very important to set it all aside and just fellowship with others, and there is no better place for our kids to do this than at Camp.
With tremendous help from Edelweiss-Magnolia and Gulf
If you’re interested in learning more about camp, Ian is holding informational Zoom sessions and there are videos on YouTube that provide tours of both the Riverside and Hilltop camp sites. With the purchase of every financial product – whole life, term life, final expense, annuities and Medicare – not only are you securing your future and that of your family, but you are also helping to strengthen your HSL community by providing a wonderful environment for our junior members to be able to enjoy being a kid.
Dave and I really enjoyed participating in the Retirement Home's annual Chili and Beanoff held March 11 in Comfort. I entered my chili recipe, and we
both judged which is always a good time.
No, I did not win, but we sure enjoyed the day in the beautiful Hill Country and the weather was perfect. We especially enjoyed visiting with everyone there seeing old friends and making new ones.
Thank you to Member Benefits Department staff Tammi Sutherland and Leonni Avalos for organizing the Home Office team and to everyone who showed up to lend their support. The team's Hawaiian showmanship theme won first place!
Congratulations to all the amateur and CASI winners!
It's always so special seeing lodge members take part in this event and we hope to see more next year. It's all for such a great cause. Proceeds go toward the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund. Four $1,500 scholarships are awarded each year to firstyear college students who are members.
Make plans to attend next year, it's a great day of friendly competition and fellowship.
Thank you for all you do to support Hermann Sons Life!
Big Sisters of South Texas is a mentoring program based in San Antonio and has branches in Brazos Valley, Comal and Guadalupe County, Texas Coastal Bend, Texas Hill Country and Uvalde.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a volunteer-based organization supported 100 percent by donations from individuals, corporations and private foundations. The agency serves children by providing them with positive adult role models through school based, community based and workplace mentoring programs.
Every four minutes a student drops out of a Texas public school.
Children with a Big Brother or Big Sister mentor are more likely to:
• Make good choices
• Avoid risky behavior like drugs, alcohol and violence
• Complete high school and develop a post graduate plan
The program started in 1904, when a young New York City
juvenile court clerk named Ernest Coulter observed how many fatherless boys were coming through his courtroom. He recognized that these boys needed a positive adult role model to help them stay out of trouble. So, he recruited the first 50 volunteers, and that marked the beginning of the Big Brothers movement. More than 100 years later, Big Brothers Big Sisters remains true to its founders’ vision to defend the potential of every child.
The program’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. The vision is to help all children achieve success in life.
Without access to positive
EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thursday night at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge-Turner Hall in Yoakum. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 361-293-557.
EVERY THURSDAY – Bingo is held every Thursday night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., cards go on sale at 6:15 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. and are usually over at 9:30 p.m. Open to public.
EVERY FRIDAY – Free live trivia at the San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller at 7 p.m. Get a team together or come solo. Prizes awarded.
APRIL
1 - Da Costa Lodge will hold the Annual Easter Spring Fling. The free event is open to the public and will include an Easter egg hunt, games, food and a cake walk. Doors open at 4 p.m. at Da Costa Hall. A public dance will follow at 8 p.m. featuring Chris Zuber Band.
15 - Seguin Lodge will hold the Shoot for Scholarships fund-raiser at Moyesway Shooting Sports, 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks will be on site for breakfast and lunch. See Pg. 15.
role models, children often fall prey to the dysfunctional cycles of poverty, delinquency, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, failure and incarceration.
BBBS serves youth who are struggling academically, who lack self-esteem, who have been abused, who have family members in prison, who are living in single parent homes or with grandparents, and who are living in poverty. Having access to a caring, positive role model who inspires the potential of these youth has been proven effective.
For more information on the program, to donate or to volunteer, visit bigmentor. org. The San Antonio office is located at 10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio, Texas 78216. The phone number is 210-2256322 and the email address is info@bigmentor.org.
Director of Information Technology Jon Thompson has worked at the Hermann Sons Life Home Office since May 23, 2005.
Jon oversees and manages Information Technology processes for the organization in addition to safeguarding member information. He has a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from St. Mary’s University.
Jon and wife Sarah, residents of Boerne, have been married for 17 years. Jon has been a Hermann Sons Life member since August 1993 and belongs to Harmonia Lodge. He attended Camp in 1994. Sarah has been a member since 2009.
To relax, Jon and Sarah enjoy traveling, hiking, going to the lake and spending time with family and friends.
Jon enjoys working outside on the family ranch and working on classic automobiles.
Editor/Communications Director
Elaine Hernandez Soto
210-226-9261, ext. 279
email: elaines@hermannsonslife.org
22 - The annual Camp Volunteer Work Day will be held beginning at 9 a.m. All are welcome to help get the Camp sites in Comfort ready. Lunch and dinner will be provided. Contact ianb@hermannsonslife.org.
MAY
6 - Join Hands Day will be observed. This is one of two days during the year when Hermann Sons Life lodges come together to do great things in their communities.
JUNE-AUGUST
A full summer of Hermann Sons Life Camp is planned. For registration details visit hermannsonslife.org and check the newspaper for Camp news.
JUNE
10 - Camp Open House, 9:30-1:30 p.m. in Comfort.
14 - Flag Day is observed. Lodges are encouraged to honor the flag at a special ceremony or at the June lodge meeting.
24 - Family Fun Day will be held at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. See Pg. 8.
Send lodge events to Elaine Hernandez Soto, at elaines@hermannsonslife.org.
Assistant Editor/Assistant Communications Director
Hannah Ruiz-Gruver
210-226-9261, ext. 102
email: hannahrg@hermannsonslife.org
Fax: 1-888-443-3377 or 210-892-0252
Website: www.hermannsonslife.org
All news articles and photographs should be mailed to: Editor, Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 or emailed to:
elaines@hermannsonslife.org
Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication.
The Hermann Sons Life newspaper is an official publication of Hermann Sons Life. The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the President and CEO, and the President and CEO shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of Hermann Sons Life as editor and/or business manager thereof.
The Sales Department is off to a good start for the first quarter of 2023. We are up by more than 50 applications compared to this time last year.
Our agents are starting to take advantage of DocuSign, SalezShark and completing their RegEd classes. We have offered to give individual training to even our most seasoned agents, and it is refreshing when an agent wants to sharpen their knowledge of our products and takes advantage of the new tools in place to help them be a
better agent.
The Sales Department is focused on bringing new motivated, licensed agents onboard. We need to cover areas where agents have retired, and we need to build our sales force in the towns that are experiencing overwhelming growth. If you or anyone you know has interest in becoming a Hermann Sons Life agent, please reach out to me at 210-892-0292 or by email at teresas@hermannsonslife.org.
Spring brings spring cleaning to mind and it is always a good time to review your personal life insurance and annuities. Exist-
ing members:
• Is your beneficiary information up to date?
• Is your home address correct?
• Has your name changed?
• Is your phone number up to date? We cannot reach some of our members because they have done away with their landline, and we have no way of looking up cell phone numbers.
• Do you know how much coverage you have with Hermann Sons Life and is it enough in todays’ economic market?
To make updates to your policies, you can access our change forms online at hermannsonslife.
org or you can call the Home Office at 210-226-9261. If you want to review your existing policies and products, you can call your agent or call the Sales Department at 210-527-9113.
Camp season is just around the corner and registration is underway. The Sales Department is here to help new members with the insurance application process. Not only do we offer junior life insurance, which will make a child eligible to attend our Camp, but we also offer adult whole life and term insurance, annuities that are earning 4 percent interest and we are now certified to
offer Medicare to our new and existing members. Because we are a full-service life insurance company, we want to take care of entire families and give them the opportunity to join Hermann Sons Life by purchasing our life insurance or annuity products.
On May 6, we will be honoring our 2022 top agents in San Antonio. We are planning a fun teambuilding afternoon followed by the annual Agents’ Awards Banquet and Dinner on the River Walk at the Iron Cactus. Plans and big changes for next year’s awards banquet are already underway.
SAN ANTONIO – Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff announced three new agents joined the Hermann Sons Life Sales Team in February.
Shannon E. Caldwell is a resident of Wimberley. She has worked in the health and life insurance industry for 14 years. Her specialization is educating clients on the details of their benefits.
Shannon is married and has four children, who are all Hermann Sons Life members. She spends her free time helping
with marching band and volunteering in her community. Her coverage areas include San Marcos, Wimberley, Dripping Springs and Canyon Lake.
Joseph E. Pugh is a resident of
League City. He has owned a property, casualty and life insurance agency for 30 years. Joseph has been married 36 years and has two children, a daughter and son, and has a granddaugh-
ter. His son works as an agent in his office.
Krystal Wilson is a Hermann Sons Life member and a resident of New Braunfels. She previously was a financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual. Originally from Phoenix, Az., she is the daughter of a military veteran
and mother to an 11-year-old musician (piano and violin). She loves the outdoors and staying active.
“I am so pleased to bring on these new agents,” Teresa said. “Their many years of experience and expertise will surely be a great asset for our sales team.”
Hermann Sons Life congratulates the Boeker family. Mark Boeker and his wife Margaret are a 100 Percent Hermann Sons Life Family. They were written by Agent Gary Falkenberg.
The Sales Department is recognizing 27 more recommenders for the month of February. This brings the total to 47 members recommending and a total of 60 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2023. The winner of a $50 gift card for February is John Sorbel of Comfort Lodge.
Congratulations to the following February Recommenders:
Recommender Agent
Avery Blalock, Paul Vogt
Corinn Bodenhamer, Austin
Donald Burns, Fort Worth (2)
Harper Driffill, Prinz Solms
Brazos Furlough, New Braunfels
Pamela Poulk
John Pacini
Sandra Jones
Angela Netherton
Shirley Huebinger
Karl Goessler, Brenham (2) Gary Falkenberg
Aubri Haby, Castroville Eulla Krueger
Maci Haby, Castroville Eulla Krueger
Abigail Haverkon, Helotes
June Herzog, Bernardo
David Hetzel, Edelweiss-Magnolia
Kylee Hoffmann, Schulenburg
Peyton Holtsford, Pershing
John Pacini
Janice Kuhen
Gerald Ziemnicki
Mary Seifert
Jacqlynnn Herrmann
Recommender Agent
Anabella Ibarra, Schulenburg
Megan Jacobson, La Vernia
Bethanee Lozano, Comfort
Pierce Martin, Helotes (2)
Addison Michalak, Prinz Solms
Camydn Mikes, Seguin
Nalani Mikes, Seguin
Easton Reynolds, Harmonia
Ryleigh Schenk, Cibolo
Kimberly Schlichting, Seguin
John Sorbel, Comfort (2)
Annika Wagner, Fort Worth
Charla Wiemers, Kirby
Mary Seifert
Angela Netherton
Angela Netherton
Rayna Irwin
Lynn Wiede
Annette Roecker
Annette Roecker
Ruth Bailey
Angela Netherton
Jacqulynn Herrmann
Chris Naughton
Sandra Jones
Judith Schulmeier
"Shower Your Lodge with Membership!"Caldwell Pugh Wilson
Alice
Eddie Ramon • 361-701-0480
Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527
Atascosa
Eulla Krueger • 210-863-0546
Austin
Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535
Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975
Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678
Bernardo/Columbus
Terrel Maertz • -979-732-1727
Boerne/San Antonio
Pamela Poulk • 210-753-2626
Brenham
Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069
Bulverde
Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753
Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142
Caldwell
Donnie Blinka • 979-596-1309
Castroville
Glenford Boehme, FIC • 210-219-9792
Michael Franke • 830-444-4877 or 361-290-3577
Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429
Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588
Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755
Cibolo/Schertz
Tracy Campos • 210-388-2779
Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938
Clifton
Sterling Goolsby • 254-709-5764
Comfort
Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636
Converse
Dan Boenig • 210-705-1815
Corpus Christi
Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527
Coupland
Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678
Crockett
Pat Fritz, FIC • 832-454-4483
Cuero
Wayne Tiffin • 361-564-8144
Dallas
Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442
Gilbert Shelby • 214-289-1815
Devine
Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755
Cynthia Sultenfuss • 210-219-6409
Robin Sultenfuss • 210-854-4443
Dustie Valdez • 210-620-6466
El Campo
Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636
Floresville/Poth
Beth Cutsinger • 210-325-6667
Floresville
Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964
Lynn Wiede • 210-289-1378
Fort Worth
Sandra Jones, FIC • 817-781-7155
Fredericksburg
Todd Bierschwale • 830-997-2130
Georgetown
Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678
Giddings
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988
Gonzales
Bobbie Polasek • 830-672-6317
Helotes
Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588
Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038
Hondo
Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429
Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755
Margie Zinsmeyer • 830-426-0960
Houston
Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069
Jennifer Stryk Garner • 832-596-942
Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727
Joseph Pugh • 281-844-8931
Gerald Ziemnicki • 713-622-9001
Jourdanton
Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755
Valerie M. Vick • 210-748-5598
Katy
Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727
Robert Muniz • 281-986-0357
Kilgore
Alexander Ramsey • 903-522-2285
Kirby
Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293
La Grange
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988
La Vernia
Vicki Hinojosa • 210-338-5002
Marlin Tanneberger, FIC • 210-827-7229
Pauline Young • 210-338-5118
League City
Joseph Pugh • 281-844-8931
Lockhart
Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431
Lubbock
Garrett Czarnek • 210-315-8152
Marion
Lorene Bielke, FIC • 830-420-2380
830-305-6900 (cell)
Moulton
Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938
Needville /Rosenberg
Chris Stoeltje • 979-559-6127
New Braunfels
Becki Lucas Carley • 361-550-9358
Britney Cross • 281-450-6291
Brenda Heulitt • 830-832-1674
Shirley Huebinger • 830-629-1196
Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142
Celeste Salge • 830-620-8515
Krystal Wilson • 623-698-8348
Nixon-Smiley
Diana P. Moreno • 830-379-2244 (office)
830-534-4989 (cell)
Orange Grove
Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527
Paige
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988
Port Lavaca
Nancy Annette Walraven • 361-237-1757
Round Top/Rutersville
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-998
San Antonio
Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753
David P. Applewhite • 210-547-6963
Ruth Bailey • 210-707-3652
Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038
Sales Department
210-527-9113 • 877-437-6266 888-839-7667
Vice President of Sales
Teresa Saathoff
210-422-6996 teresas@hermannsonslife.org
Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org
Kathryn Mutchler Administrative Assistant kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org
Regional Sales Manager
John Pacini 210-844-7182 johnp@hermannsonslife.org
Regional Sales Manager
Curtis Dishman 281-414-8395 curtisd@hermannsonslife.org
San Antonio
Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142 Chris Naughton • 210-365-2009
Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964
Sylvia Zapata • 210-426-4481
San Marcos
Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975
Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431
Krystal Wilson • 623-698-8348
Schulenburg/Weimar
Mary K. Seifert • 979-743-0312
Seguin
Annette D. Roecker • 830-832-0724
Spring Branch
Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753
John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842
Stockdale
Ronald Wiatrek • 210-771-4354
Victoria Jason Hybner • 361-652-6924
Waxahachie
Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442
Wimberley Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535
Yorktown
Judy Wolf • 361-564-2452
SAN ANTONIO – The Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament will be held July 29-30 at the Bandera Bowling Center in San Antonio.
The rules of the tournament are listed below. Use the form to the right to enter a team.
For more information, call Sandra Jones at 210-523-1716.
1. At least two members of the team must be a member of Hermann Sons Life as of July 29, 2023.
Two non-members per team is allowed.
2. Non USBC bowlers may pay an affiliate membership fee of $20, which will provide high score recognition.
3. Handicap is 90% from 220 for each bowler per event.
4. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to determine that the submitted average is correct. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify the score if submitted average is lower than correct average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average. However, corrections in averages may be permitted up to the completion of the first game of a series. Every entry blank must have each bowler’s highest USBC Certified 2021-2022 book average based on 21 games or more at the time of participation in the tournament. Bowlers not having a 2021-2022 average must use highest 2022-2023 book average based on 21 games. Bowlers not having 2021-2022 or 2022-2023 book average must use 2023 Summer average of nine games or more in one league at time of participation.
Bowlers not having any of the above averages, but who bowled 9 games in the 2022 tournament may use the average for those 9 games in the 2023 tournament. USBC Rule 319(A-2) is waived (10 or more pins increase in average). A: 2021-2022 yearbook average. B: 2022-2023 yearbook average. C: Summer 2023 average (9 games
See BOWLING, Pg. 7
SAN ANTONIO – Hermann
Sons Life Agent Julius Dubcak
passed away Feb. 15, 2023. Julius was born Feb. 7, 1940, in East Bell County, TX.
A resident of Round Rock, he was a member of Austin Lodge for more than 20 years. Julius was an agent for Hermann Sons Life for 11 years. He retired from the State Comptroller’s office July 31, 2000. He married Jeannie Rockco Dubcak May 6, 1967, in Nelsonville, TX. They have one son Travis Edward Dubcak, Sr. of Baytown; two grandsons, Travis Edward Dubcak, Jr., of Austin, Horacio Dubcak of La Porte and one great grandson,
If you have high school students looking for volunteer and/ or community service hours, or your lodge is looking for something to do for their Hermann Sons Life community, we’d appreciate all the helping hands we can get.
Julius DubcakNicholas Julius Dubcak of Austin.
Services were held Feb. 20 at Beck Funeral Home in Pflugerville. Burial followed at Seaton Cemetery in Temple.
March is always a busy month for Camp. From processing enrollments, purchasing activity supplies, hiring, coordinating trainings to parental Zoom meetings, the fun never stops until August! I met with directors Slim, Ding and Nessie on March 11. The meeting was very productive covering everything from Staff Development to the last day of Mini-Camp on Aug. 3.
We are very excited that Webster will be joining us this summer to help create the best possible Fridays in Camping!
I can already hear parents saying “it’s too early” for Ian to be asking for us to complete the Health History Form. It’s not. Please complete the Health History, Activity Selection and the Dorm Assignment and Check Out forms as early as possible.
Processing over 2,000 forms accurately takes time – which we do not have a lot of in June and July. If changes occur in your child’s health before their Camp session, we can send you another form for updates.
I’d like to finish by thanking everyone in the Home Office,
along with Heath, Clay and Melissa at the Camp Office for all the work they do behind the scenes to help make Camp a huge success. They are all integral in making Camp happen!
COMFORT – The 12th Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon
Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, April 8, at Golf Club of Texas in San Antonio. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the scholarship fund named in memory of a former camper and counselor who lost her battle with leukemia in 1998. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The tournament begins with a
shotgun start at 8 a.m. Lunch will follow.
Awards will be presented to the top four teams and the golfers with the longest drive, most accurate drive and closest to the pin.
Cost is $100 per person for a four-person scramble team. That includes green fees, range balls, lunch, one Mulligan per player and awards. The Bubba Drive will be sold the day of the event at
the appropriate hole. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Individuals who sponsor a hole for $100 will receive signage at the hole. Corporations that sponsor a hole for $175 will also receive signage. The entry and payment deadline is April 4, 2023. For more information, contact Jan Stone at 210-422-1952. Online registration is available at hermannsonslife.org/golf.
Cont’d from Pg. 7 or more in one sanctioned league at time of participation).
5. All bowlers must check in 30 minutes before scheduled to bowl and should present their current USBC Certified card.
6. Entry closing date is July 1, 2023.
7. Any appeal or protest must be made prior to the payment of prizes. USBC Rule #329.
8. Make check payable to HERMANN SONS STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT.
9. All entries must be sent to the Tournament Manager no later than July 1, 2023. All entries postmarked the first post
office business day following the entry closing date shall be accepted. Tournament director reserves the right to accept applications up to the beginning of bowling as long as lanes are available.
10. NO ENTRIES WILL BE RECORDED UNTIL MONEY IS RECEIVED.
11. No entry fee will be returned after being received.
12. Entry fee is $20 per event. All Events is $5 optional. Nonmembers will pay an additional $20.
13. 100% of the prize money will be returned to bowlers. If bowler does not cash check within six months, prize win-
nings will be forfeited.
14. All winners’ averages will be verified before distribution of prize fund.
15. Prize ratio will be at least one for every five entries in team, singles and doubles.
16. Prize ratio for All Events will be one prize for every 20 entries.
17. Plaques will be awarded to each event’s first place winners.
18. Multiple participation will not be allowed, except in cases of emergency where a bowler who has not participated already can not be found. At least three officers of the Executive Board must approve the sub-
stitute. This can only occur in the Team Event and Doubles Event. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule #329.
19. Two separate tournaments with two separate prize lists: one for USBC female members only and one for USBC male members only.
20. Average Adjustment USBC Rule #319E will apply.
21. No previous prize winnings need be reported.
22. USBC Rules will prevail in all instances not herein covered.
23. SQUAD TIMES (TEAM CAPTAIN WILL BE NOTIFIED OF DATE TO BOWL):
– Opening ceremony will be held on July 29, 2023, at 10:45 a.m.
– Singles/Doubles - Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m.
– Team - Sunday, July 30 at 10 a.m.
Additional squads may be added during the course of the tournament, however no squad may be added after the final squad on July 30, 2023, at 10 a.m.
24. Two free team entries for 2023 Tournament (one male and one female) will be drawn for at the Annual Meeting on July 30, 2023.
25. Lanes will be dressed after each squad.
Hill Country School of Dance students perform at Spurs game
The Hermann Sons Life Hill Country School of Dance students performed before the Sunday, March 10, Spurs game in San Antonio. The Hill Country dancers will perform in the annual recital on May 4, 4:30 p.m. at Smithson Valley High School.
Yorktown
April 29 • 4 p.m.
Yorktown ISD Auditorium
338 W. Main St., Yorktown
Hill Country
May 4 • 4:30 p.m.
Smithson Valley High School
14001 HWY 46, Spring Branch
Goliad
May 6 • 6 p.m.
Goliad High School Auditorium
746 N. Tiger Dr., Goliad
Comfort
May 13 • 1 p.m.
Comfort High School
143 US-87 North, Comfort
SAN ANTONIO
– The annual Hermann Sons Life Family Fun Day will be held at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in 2023! The event has been scheduled for June 24 and all members are invited.
As always, Future Club-Shining Stars that are registered by April 2023 will be admitted free of charge. The registration form is available monthly in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper
Schulenburg
May 13 • 3 p.m.
Schulenburg Elementary
Cafetorium
300 Bucek St., Schulenburg La Vernia/San Antonio/Lone Oak
May 20 • 1 p.m.
St. Phillips College
1801 Martin Luther King Dr., San Antonio
Da Costa
May 20 • 6 p.m.
Da Costa Hall
15736 FM 1686, Victoria
Seguin
May 21 • 11 a.m. and 7 p.m.
TLU Jackson Auditorium
1000 W. Court St., Seguin New Braunfels
May 21 • 2 and 6 p.m.
The Brauntex Performing Art Theatre
290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels NW Bexar
June 3 • 6 p.m.
Marion Sweat Auditorium
8000 Lobo Lane, San Antonio
These are the recital dates that were available at press time.
By ROBIN CZARNEK President and CEOHowie is still the picture of grace busting through his doggie door like the Kool-Aid man. Dave and I are expecting to find him wearing the doggie door frame one of these days. He is still growing like a weed. His size can be a bit intimidating because he is huge, especially for an 8-month-old pup, but he still thinks he is lapdog size. He climbs up in my lap for snuggles and doesn’t realize he’s a big boy.
Our home lodge of New Braunfels asked for a visit from Howie, so he made an appearance at our March lodge meeting. You can see him making friends with our president, Vio-
and on our website, hermannsonslife.org – Member Benefits.
Discounted tickets will be available to all other members. Tickets include parking, admission and lunch. A picnic area will be reserved. Tickets sales will open in April.
Stay tuned for more details to come!
It’s almost time to salute our graduates! Hermann Sons Life will honor members who are graduating high school or college by featuring them on social media and in the newspaper in July.
Entries should include contact phone number, student’s name, high school or university, which lodge they belong to, future plans, parent(s) names, school achievements and activities.
Photos should be of good quality or cannot be pub- lished. Email photos and information to elaines@hermannsonslife.org. The deadline to submit is June 10. Graduates must be Hermann Sons Life members.
let Tanneberger, in the picture shown.
I cannot thank Arfordable Dog Training and especially our trainer, Sierra, for the great work they did with Howie. Especially given Howie’s size, we realized how important training would be. If you are considering sending your pup to training, we highly recommend it. They have in home training, group training, boarding training and doggie daycare that includes a bit of training, so they have training to fit most every need.
Howie would like you to meet his friends from Heart of Texas SPCA/HOTK9 Rescue, Zoey and April. If you’re interested in meeting April or Zoey, or for
more information, please email: hotk9rescue@yahoo.com to schedule a time to meet them. For more information and to
Howie’s friends Zoey, left, and April are looking for their furever homes. To set up a meeting or for more information, email hotk9rescue@yahoo.com.
view all of the amazing dogs available for adoption, please check out Heart of Texas SPCA / HOTK9 Rescue at www.heartof-
texasspca.com. Keep in mind that Heart of Texas SPCA/HOT K9 Rescue is a volunteer run organization, so email is best.
Amateur
Top Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI)
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge hosted Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett at the March meeting. Ian, on right, is pictured with Anna Laurie Keith, daughter of the late Carl Sontag and Board Director Gerald Ziemnicki on left. Ian expressed appreciation for the lodge’s donation used for updates at the Camp. The updates at the Hilltop site included a new shade structure at the pool, a new roof for the kitchen and bathroom improvements. Ian shared details about the upcoming Camp season.
Anniversary celebrants Chris and Lori Naughton, top, were recognized at the Louise Schuetze Lodge March meeting. Chris also celebrated a birthday. Members celebrated St. Patrick’s Day and enjoyed Reuben sandwiches. The lodge welcomes new adult member Erin Lecce and junior member Gracie Barnwell. Discussion was held on upcoming lodge projects.
JoAnn Massengale won the attendance prize at the Louise Schuetze Lodge March meeting. The lodge will celebrate Fiesta at the next meeting on April 10 at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be provided.
BRENHAM – The Brenham Lodge dinner fund-raiser will be held April 21. The dine-in meal will include sirloin steak and sausage with sides. Price is $15 per person. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and serving starts at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Call the lodge hall at 979-836-2053. Leave name, number attending and a call back number; or call Jeanette Preuss at 979-836-5715, 979-8307746 or Shirley Rowan at 979421-3332. Reservations must be made before Tuesday, April 18, at noon.
The lodge will not hold a meeting in April. The May 12 meeting will be at normal time at the hall. The cooking team will provide ham with all the sides. Members are asked to bring desserts. The lodge welcomes two new members, Mark and Lynn Boeker.
Celebrating March birthdays were Delores Gaskamp, Nina Runge and Gary Falkenberg. The lodges membership goal for 2023 is five new members. Contact Agent Gary Falkenberg with leads at 713-466-6069. By purchasing life insurance or an annuity the applicant becomes a
member.
Bingo games are held Thursday nights. Card sales start at 6:45 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. Keep up to date on lodge events by visiting the lodge’s website page at hermannsonslife.org.
– Reporter The chili cook-off winners were, from left, John Goforth of Comfort, third place; Terry Foresman of San Antonio, second place; and Dianne Lewis of Boerne, first place. CASI showmanship winners were, Sam L’Huillier of Comfort, third place; Jeanette Hoden of Marion, second place; and Kathy L’Huillier of Comfort, first place. Celebrating March birthdays at Brenham Lodge were, from left, Delores Gaskamp, Gary Falkenberg and Nina Runge. Harmonia Lodge attendance-prize winners at the March meeting were Brad Dietrich, Finance Committee member, left, and Jake White, trustee, right, pictured with President Rene Kraus. A Fiesta party is scheduled for the April 13 meeting in the Rathskeller. Fajita/tacos will be provided, and members are asked to provide side dishes and dessert. A special invitation goes out to new members. Harmonia Lodge Treasurer Mike Warneke, left, receives the splitthe-pot winnings from President Rene Kraus at the March meeting.MINOR L. THACH
Dallas Lodge
Died Feb. 27, 2018 • Age 91
DONNA D. CAMPBELL
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
Died Feb. 7, 2020 • Age 76
SHANNON F. DANIEL
Houston Lodge
Died Dec. 6, 2020 • Age 59
JOYCE M. ROYCE
Pershing Lodge
Died July 2, 2021 • Age 84
GEORGE J. MECHLER
Hondo Lodge
Died Oct. 18, 2021 • Age 92
HENRY L. SCHIERSCHWITZ
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
Died June 2, 2022 • Age 82
JULIA L. PFEIFFER
Paul Vogt Lodge
Died June 13, 2022 • Age 70
THOMAS P. SMITH
Womack Lodge
Died June 26, 2022 • Age 88
SARA C. JAECKLE
Louise Schuetze Lodge
Died July 5, 2022 • Age 93
BARBARA E. HEAD
Spring Branch Lodge
Died July 9, 2022 • Age 85
T.L. GUILLAUDEU JR.
Anton Wenzel Lodge
Died July 10, 2022 • Age 77
DANA S. CABALLERO
Kirby Lodge
Died July 13, 2022 • Age 31
CHRISTOPHER WENGER
Manchaca Lodge
Died July 26, 2022 • Age 50
MICHAEL G. SCHWAB
New Braunfels Lodge
Died Aug 16, 2022 • Age 77
RAYMOND H. WALKER
Brenham Lodge
Died Aug. 19, 2022 • Age 96
BETTY A. KRUEGER
Bellville Lodge
Died Sept. 2, 2022 • Age 88
JOHN A. SCHLAMEUS
Siemering Lodge
Died Sept. 5, 2022 • Age 83
JANIE M. SITKA
Rosenberg Richmond Lodge
Died Sept. 24, 2022 • Age 86
ARLENE P. MARSHALL
New Bielau Lodge
Died Sept. 28, 2022 • Age 90
LEON H. MOORE
Houston Lodge
Died Oct. 1, 2022 • Age 75
ELIZABETH P. BEECROFT
San Marcos Lodge
Died Oct. 8, 2022 • Age 91
LLOYD B. SELLS
Lone Oak Lodge
Died Oct. 21, 2022 • Age 87
JOHN D. HILCHER Fort Worth Lodge
Died Oct. 28, 2022 • Age 70
ROBERT L. PREUSS JR. Brenham Lodge
Died Nov. 7, 2022 • Age 89
NATALIE C. WAGGONER
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
Died Nov. 8, 2022 • Age 91
LEON H. HATTERMANN
New Bielau Lodge
Died Nov. 14, 2022 • Age 86
ANTHONY R. ROTTER
Poth Lodge
Died Nov. 17, 2022 • Age 75
ELOUISE V. COOLEY
Helotes Lodge
Died Nov. 21, 2022 • Age 93
ROLAND E. DULLNIG
Siemering Lodge
Died Nov. 26, 2022 • Age 101
SANDRA M. WAGNER
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
Died Nov. 29, 2022 • Age 83
ANNETTE M. WALTER
Pershing Lodge
Died Dec. 6, 2022 • Age 83
MARGARET L. YOUNGER
San Marcos Lodge
Died Dec. 9, 2022 • Age 92
PATSY B. MYNAR
Deanville Lodge
Died Dec. 10, 2022 • Age 79
LIRVA J. KAASE
Cat Spring Lodge
Died Dec. 14, 2022 • Age 91
BEVERLY A. MONTALBANO
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
Died Dec. 16, 2022 • Age 86
HERBERT P. ROEBER
Giddings Lodge
Died Dec. 18, 2022 • Age 90
RICHARD L. LINDLEY
Fredericksburg Lodge
Died Dec. 21, 2022 • Age 77
JOHN P. KELLY JR.
Beaumont Lodge
Died Dec. 25, 2022 • Age 69
ANN E. MACHALEC
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
Died Dec. 26, 2022 • Age 83
MARJORIE A. JOSTES
General Bee Lodge
Died Dec. 26, 2022 • Age 92
RUBY L. FARRIS
Spring Branch Lodge
Died Dec. 29, 2022 • Age 57
ANNAMARIE SCHAFFER-LOPEZ
Brunhilde Lodge
Died Dec. 31, 2022 • Age 84
SHIRLEY J. ROEMER
Pershing Lodge
Died Jan. 2, 2023 • Age 82
ELSIE C. ANDREWS
Knippa Lodge
Died Jan. 2, 2023 • Age 89
SARAH B. WEIGELT
Womack Lodge
Died Jan. 5 , 2023 • Age 88
FRANK WOLLE
Anton Wenzel Lodge
Died Jan. 6, 2023 • Age 93
DORIS B. STRAUSS
Deanville Lodge
Died Jan. 7, 2023 • Age 93
BETTY H. BEYER
Ellinger Lodge
Died Jan. 8, 2023 • Age 93
GLADYS PRILUCIK
Bryan Lodge
Died Jan. 9, 2023 • Age 92
ANDREW E. FRIESENHAHN
Marion Lodge
Died Jan. 12, 2023 • Age 81
KARL E. HODGES
Helotes Lodge
Died Jan. 12, 2023 • Age 55
JOYCE I. KOEPSEL
Seguin Lodge
Died Jan. 14, 2023 • Age 85
MATTHEW E. WUESTE
Harmonia Lodge
Died Jan. 14, 2023 • Age 85
KAREN L. ROBINSON
Poth Lodge
Died Jan. 14, 2023 • Age 68
MAX G. THIELE
Coupland Lodge
Died Jan. 15, 2023 • Age 85
JEANETTE M. KEILERS
Rutersville Lodge
Died Jan. 15, 2023 • Age 89
SHARON POPE
Louise Schuetze Lodge
Died Jan. 17, 2023 • Age 79
ROGER B. COSTON
El Paso Lodge
Died Jan. 18, 2023 • Age 81
JODY M. LISK
New Braunfels Lodge
Died Jan. 18, 2023 • Age 60
JOHNNY E. PITTCOCK
Old Glory Lodge
Died Jan. 19, 2023 • Age 91
LORRAINE D. MAHA
Poth Lodge
Died Jan. 19, 2023 • Age 88
MARY L. PFEIFER
Nordheim Lodge
Died Jan. 20, 2023 • Age 82
CAROLYN M. LOESCH
Brenham Lodge
Died Jan. 20, 2023 • Age 80
AMANDA N. BELLAH
Corpus Christi Lodge
Died Jan. 22, 2023 • Age 32
FRANCES LYNCH
Hondo Victory Lodge
Died Jan. 23, 2023 • Age 92
PAUL PONZIO
Bryan Lodge
Died Jan. 23, 2023 • Age 100
TOMMY D. COOK
Old Glory Lodge
Died Jan. 29, 2023 • Age 81
MARGUERITE E. MICHAELIS
Cat Spring Lodge
Died Jan. 30, 2023 • Age 98
ERVIN D. SHAFER
Boerne Lodge
Died Feb. 1, 2023 • Age 79
ROSALIE I. MINZENMAYER
Coupland Lodge
Died Feb. 5, 2023 • Age 89
ELLA M. RUEMKE
Gay Hill Lodge
Died Feb. 6, 2023 • Age 92
Cont’d from Pg. 13
ROBERT CAULFIELD
AMY L. HARBORTH
CHUCK R. KIRCHHOF
ROSELYN J. LISK
DANE R. MOORE
DAWN M. MOORE
New Braunfels Lodge
VERNON JANSSEN II
TIMOTHY B. WATLINGTON
Nordheim Lodge
JASON E. BARTH
RYAN R. BARTH
SANDRA R. BARTH
PATRICIA S. COOPER
JOHN R. EICHELBERGER JR.
DENISE K. HABERMANN-JORDAN
KELLEI M. MICKS
EDWARD M. SOVA JR.
KRYSTAL L. WIED
Pershing Lodge
ROGER W. KALINA
Rowena Lodge
ELIZABETH B. GALL
LAURIE B. OLDHAM
TRACY B. PINNEY
Schulenburg Lodge
KATHLEEN M. LINTON
CAROLYN F. PERRILL
RACHAEL A. PERRILL
THOMAS J. RYAN Seguin Lodge
SHERI G. DREYER
SHANNON M. KLOESEL
VIRGINIA A. VINCIK
Shiner Lodge
KIMBERLY B. BRANDT AGNES ESCHBERGER
KRISTOPHER L. KIRCHNER
JENNIFER PARKER Taylor Lodge
ARNO A. FROSCH
LEOLA F. YOUNG Waco-Robinson Lodge
PATRICIA D. SMALLWOOD Wichita Falls Lodge
KIMBERLY A. GRAHAM Womack Lodge
CAROLYN G. JUNEK Vineta Lodge
STEVEN A. BOLTING Yorktown Lodge
Donations to the Home Fund in Memory of:
MAMIE LORENZ
Donor: Brenham Lodge
ROSALIE A. BYRD
Donor:
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge
BOB JUNGMAN
Donor: Jim and Terry Embrey
DAVID E. MOORE
SHIRLEY J. ROEMER
MAX H. SMITH
Donor: Pershing Lodge
RUSSELL F. FEHLIS
Donor: Lockhart Lodge
Donations to the Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
JODY M. LISK
GLORIA PREUSSER
Donors:
New Braunfels Lodge
Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of:
JOY L. DRUSCHKE
ESTHER LAMPE
Donor: Brenham Lodge
Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
PAULINE JONES
Donors: New Bielau Lodge
MCGREGOR – McGregor Lodge will meet April 4 at 5 p.m. at George’s in Hewitt.
The March meeting was held at Luigi’s Italian Restaurant. President Doris Mooney read a letter from the Home Office on Camp registration opening in March and shared new mem-
ber prospect cards.
Sympathy is extended to the family of Jessica Schnitker for the passing of her grandfather Mike Poss of McGregor.
The lodge recognized Betty Johnson who celebrated a birthday in March and extended happy birthday wishes to all
members and friends celebrating in March.
Door prize winners were Diane Weinstrom and Doris Mooney.
Hope everyone enjoys Easter with family and friends.
– Doris MooneyCOMFORT –Comfort Lodge will meet Monday, April 10, at the Hilltop Camp Dining Hall. The social will begin at 5 p.m. and pizza will be served at 6 p.m. The business meeting will
follow.
The meeting will include the Summer Camp Preview and Campership Drawing. Junior members in attendance with an adult will be eligible to win a
full campership to attend Camp this summer. Two full camperships will be drawn at the meeting. Members can also find the campership application below. – Reporter
This application is for children who need financial assistance in order to attend Hermann Sons Life Camp The application can be completed by a parent/guardian, but the short answer portion should be completed by the child.
The Hermann Sons Life Comfort camperships pay half of the camper fee ($162.50 is half of the fee for a full week, $87.50 is half of the fee for the mini-camp session). Five camperships are awarded to Comfort Lodge members in good standing and one campership is awarded to any Hermann Sons Life member in good standing. The camperships being awarded to Comfort Lodge members are awarded on a first-requests-received basis and there is no application deadline.
The campership awarded to any member is based on application evaluations by the Campership Committee and the application postmark deadline is May 12th. Applicants will be notified as to whether or not they were selected by May 15th.
Campers who receive camperships from Comfort Lodge MUST still complete the online application and pay in full, but Comfort lodge will send a check for half of the camper fee to the address listed on the receipt for payment once attendance is confirmed for their selected week through the Home Office. Checks will be mailed on Monday of the week your camper attends Camp.
Camper Information:
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ____________________
Date of Birth: ___/___/______ Lodge: _____________
Mailing Address: ____________________________ City: ________________ Zip Code: _______________
Primary Parent/Guardian Information:
Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ____________________
Phone Number: _________________________
Email Address: ________________________
Does the camper intend to attend a full-week session or the mini-camp session? ________
Short Answer Written by Child (Use a separate page, if needed)
Why do you want to attend Hermann Sons Life Camp this summer? ___________________________________________ ____________ ___________________________________
Please mail to (or scan to the email below):
Hermann Sons Life Comfort
Attn: Katie Miller
118 Braeburn Boerne, Texas 78015
Questions can be directed to Katie Miller at 830-456-9430 or katiemiller318@gmail.com
SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge will hold the Shoot for Scholarships fund-raiser on Saturday, April 15, at Moyesway Shooting Sports, 12601 FM 20 in Kingsbury, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks will be on site for breakfast and lunch. To pre-register visit iclays.com and click upcoming tournaments. For more details and sponsorship information, call Annette Roecker at 830-832-0724 or email annetteroecker02@gmail.com
At the February meeting, membership pins were presented. Recipients were Allen Gescheidle, 70 years; Velma Huebner, 60 years; and Howard Huebner, 50 years.
The lodge held the first reading on increasing dues.
Members were happy to welcome back Dottie Kallies after recovering from a fall. She thanked the lodge for the get-well cards.
The names of Patricia Grigg and Dawn Trost were drawn for the progressive pot prize, but neither were present to win. The pot increased to $60.
Attendance-prize winners were Allen Gescheidle, Velma Huebner, Hattie Gerdes, Tammy Beutnagel and Tom Allison. Jeff Kallies won the split-the-pot prize.
An Appreciation Dinner was held in January for all past lodge officers.
All members are welcome to attend meetings held the third Wednesday of the month.
– Dottie KalliesTWIN SISTERS – Twin Sisters
Lodge will meet April 2. On the menu is barbecue, beans, potato salad and desserts.
The lodge welcomes new junior member Emily Raye Singletary.
President Marcus Ethridge installed the newly-elected 2023 officers at the February meeting.
A discussion was held on providing camper scholarships and a membership drive.
For Join Hands Day, members decided to clean up damage at the Blanco Cemetery caused by the ice storm. The Cemetery Association will be contacted
about holding a workday in May.
A moment of silence was observed for Weldon Jonas who passed away on Dec. 12, 2022.
The trustees reported work on the water pipes was needed and recent repairs were made due to the ice storm.
The lodge received a $100 bonus from the Home Office for reaching the 2022 membership goal.
Membership pin presentations and a fish fry are planned for the June meeting.
Celebrating birthdays in February were Deborah Knoll, Marcus Ethridge, Ethan Morash,
and Rick Weidman celebrated a birthday in March.
Myron Ethridge, Kaden and Ethan Morash helped select the door-prize winners. They were Tamra Morash and Marilyn Weidman who donated her winnings to the Building Fund. Gertrude Hartmann and Georgia Hartmann each won a Hermann Sons Life mug.
Following the meeting, members enjoyed a meal of tamales and chili. Thank you to Stan Steiger for providing the tamales and to Steve Hartmann for making the chili.
ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge will meet April 27. Supper will be provided, and members may bring a side dish or dessert.
The January meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather as well as the March meeting due to the antique show at the hall.
At the February meeting, Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett was the guest speaker and shared camp information. Camp is open to members ages 9-14. Fifteen and 16 -yearold juniors can sign up for the counselor-in-training program. Volunteers are needed for a Camp workday on April 22. He also reported on Camp improvements and said shade structures have been added at the boy’s pool and at the baseball field. Pickleball and other activities have been added. Campers can sign up for a second week of Camp after May 15. Ian is hiring nurses, paramedics and EMT’s for the Camp clinic. If interested, contact him at 830-995-3223.
Board Director David Noak of
Rutersville reported room rentals are available at the newly renovated Retirement Home’s Annex Building. Two-bedroom rooms are available for $100 per night and a single is $75. The Hilltop Camp facilities are also available to rent for reunions, retreats, company gatherings, weddings and more.
The Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney
Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held in San Antonio on April 8.
The lodge has recently welcomed nine new members. Agent Linda Mattocks received a big round of applause. Members voted to make a monetary donation to the Round Top-Carmine Education Foundation.
A moment of silent prayer
was held for Vernell Noak who passed away on Jan. 28, 2023. A monetary donation in her memory was sent to her church, Bethlehem Lutheran in Round Top.
Members sang Happy Birthday to celebrants Linda Mattocks, Jeanette Hancock and Schylar Noak.
Door prize winners were Ted Stardig and Betty Porter.
LAKEHILLS – Bandera County Lodge met in January at President Gary Reile’s home. A meal of hotdogs and desserts was served. Members were happy to reunite since the lodge had not met since November.
Kathleen Reile received her 70year membership pin from husband and president, Gary. Susan Hillje received her 50-year membership pin and was honored to have daughter Becky Borland, son-in-law Patrick and grandson Jaxson present for the presentation. Also receiving pins are Stanley Phillips, 75 years and Carol Niccum, 50 years.
The lodge will again offer ten summer Camp scholarships. Parents of juniors in good standing planning to attend Camp can contact Pam Biering at pbiering@ yahoo.com. Chosen juniors will receive funds to help with Camp registration fees.
The ice cream social at the Retirement Home has been postponed until Sunday, April 16.
A discussion of a lodge sign at the Little League Park and sponsoring a player will be discussed at the next meeting.
The Thanksgiving/Christmas celebration has been scheduled for Nov. 12. Members are asked to bring a $10 gift card of choice for the exchange game.
Gary and Kathleen recently took a basketful of blankets, socks and personal items to Cedar Creek Nursing Home on behalf of the lodge and blankets and personal items were taken to the homeless shelter in Bandera.
The lodge will purchase a refrigerator for the Camp from the Kerrville Lowes. Members are welcome to attend the delivery.
Jennnifer DeWinne has transferred to Louise Schuetze Lodge.
Bandera County Lodge member Susan Hillje, left, a member since Sept. 6, 1973, received a 50-year membership pin and Kathleen Reile, a member since Feb. 25, 1953, received a 70-year membership pin at the January meeting.
Attendance-prize winners were Linda Mattocks, Jocie Braun, Lila Garlin, Laura Brugger, Bob Porter, Floyd Braun, Jeanette Hancock, Myrt Meinkowsky, Dwight Nittsche and Jeanette Schoenst.
Following the meeting, everyone enjoyed a hot dog supper with all the trimmings, salad, beans and desserts.
– ReporterColumbus to meet April 10
COLUMBUS – Columbus Lodge will meet April 10 at Schobels’ Restaurant.
President John Holub installed the 2023 officers at the February meeting. They are Vice President Ellen Brendle; Secretary/Treasurer Elena Holub; trustees, John Holub, Elena Holub and Douglas Lilie; Finance Committee, Ellen Brendle, Elsie Kahlden and Virginia Fritsch; Membership Coordinator Elsie Kahlden and Communications Coordinator Virginia Fritsch.
Finance Committee members Ellen and Virginia have reviewed the financial books and found them in order.
Elene Holub read correspondence from the Home Office.
Fredericksburg Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants, from left, Steven and Marissa Weinheimer and birthday celebrants Donna Staudt, Wanda Starns and Lola Enderlin at the February meeting. Thank you to Marissa for preparing the chili and tamales and to members who brought side dishes. Officer installations and donations were planned for the March meeting.
SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet April 5. A fish meal with sides will be catered, and members are asked to bring desserts. To RSVP for the meal, call 210-227-3085.
The lodge is selling seats for the Fiesta parade on April 28 and the Flambeau Parade on April 29. Cost is $20 per seat. Contact the office at 210-2273085 for details.
The lodge welcomes new members Paisley Shay Goslin and Rebecca Prieto Hernandez.
The lodge recently celebrated its 103rd anniversary and recognized past presidents. In attendance were Carol Krauss, Alice Golla, Marilyn Hoster and Beth Warne.
Celebrating February birthdays were Emily Wallace and John Opiela. March birthday celebrants were Dorothy Pawlik and Betty Opiela. They all received birthday prizes.
Members who have passed away recently are Annette M. Walter, David E. Moore, Shirley Jean Roemer and Max Harman Smith.
Carrie Burnett was not present to claim the $35 attendance prize. Sharon Mainz won the split-the-pot drawing.
– Dorothy Pawlik
Celebrating birthdays at the March meeting of Kypfer-Salge Lodge were Dorothy Schneider, Molly Koepp and Celeste Salge. The attendance-prize winners were Oran Koepp, Merry Brinkkoeter, Colleen Jenke, Jim Sureddin and Kery Noble. Members enjoyed fish, sides and desserts. There will not be a meeting in April due to it falling on Good Friday. The next meeting is Friday, May 7. The lodge will provide pulled pork sandwiches and coleslaw. Members are asked to bring desserts.
SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will honor mothers on May 4. A meal from Little Italy will be served. To RSVP call Ruth Bailey at 210-707-3652. The April 6 meeting is cancelled due to Holy Week.
The lodge welcomes new member Mirua Aislin Sylv.
Members enjoyed breakfast for dinner at the March meeting. Thanks to Debbie Jordan for making pancakes and to all the mem-
bers who brought something for the breakfast meal. Split-the-pot winner was Cecilia Padalecki. Attendance-prize winners were Irene Kace, Genny Kraus, Ruth Bailey and Debbie Jordan.
The lodge mourns the passing of Beverly Lee Krause, a member for 60 years and Nancy G. Moore, a member for 55 years. May they rest in peace. – Reporter
Vineta Lodge President Debbie Jordan, right, presented Cecilia Padalecki a 50-year membership pin at the February meeting. Cecilia has been a member since Nov. 2, 1972. She serves on the Finance/Trustee. Committee.
Vineta Lodge Vice President Emily Roberts, left, presented a birthday gift to President Debbie Jordan at the February meeting.
DA COSTA – Da Costa Lodge Hall will host the Rocky King Band on April 29. Tickets are $15 per person, 12 and under are free. There are no other discounts for this dance. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music is from 8 p.m. to midnight. Help pack the house and spread the word about all the monthly public dances.
The Annual Easter Spring Fling will be held April 1. This event is free and open to the public and includes an Easter egg hunt and
other activities.
The next lodge meeting is May 9 at 6 p.m.
Graduating seniors are reminded the scholarship deadline for entries is April 15. Contact Sayra Boop for information. Students can start by writing an essay about what Hermann Sons Life has meant to them and what it could mean for their future.
Lodge officers and board directors are selling veteran flags for the Warriors Weekend Field
of Honor. The flags are $40, and the deadline is April 28. Contact Sayra or Barbara Hybner for details.
Da Costa Lodge Cookbooks are still available, and the price has been reduced to $15. They make great keepsakes or gifts. Contact any lodge officer or Diane Stastny at 361-579-8512 to purchase one. Cookbooks can be mailed for an additional $6. Barbara Hybner is the community coordinator. Members who know of any organizations
FORT WORTH – Fort Worth
Lodge will meet May 28 at Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson. All 2023 membership pin recipients are invited to attend for a pin presentation. There will be a short business meeting followed by the presentations and lunch. Those planning to attend should contact Sandra Jones at 817-781-7155.
The lodge welcomed three new members at the March meeting. They are Grayson Hazelwood, Isabella Falahola and Vera Vasquez. Remember
to keep recommending new members so the lodge can exceed its 2023 membership goal.
Congratulations to Rita Spotts who has received a 75year membership pin, and to Deborah Brown who has received a 50-year membership pin.
The Youth Committee reported letters have been sent to all junior members of camp age. Parents, if your child is going to Camp and would like to have a t-shirt and be included
in the drawing for camp fee funds, fill out the form attached to the letter and mail it to Ronnie Jones. If your child did not receive a letter, put their t-shirt size on a piece of paper and mail it to Ronnie Jones, 11704 Frazier Lane, Crowley, TX 76036.
Happy Birthday wishes go out to Chase Brown, Gus Fredenburg, Hailee Walker, Jessica Neider, Sydney Russell, Zachary Ryan, Lisa Schick, Morris Turek, Ronald Walters and Vince Wos.
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DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will meet Sunday, May 21, at 1 p.m. at El Fenix Restaurant, 1601 McKinney Ave. Pin presentations will be held at this annual complimentary luncheon. Guests are welcome to attend. A Home Office representative will be in attendance to present 70-, 60- and 50-year membership pins. Those unable to attend will receive their pins in the mail.
Congratulations to Margaret
L. Davis who has received a 70year membership pin. She has been a member since March 3, 1953. She resides in Edgewood. Lodge scholarships for graduating high school seniors will be awarded this year. The requirements include students must be a lodge member for three years or more and will attend college or technical school in the fall or spring. Send application requests or questions to a.schell3@verizon.net. Com-
pleted applications should be returned to Andy Schellenberg by mail by June 12. Members extend sympathy to the family of Minor Lorene Thach. She passed away Feb. 27, 2018, at 91 years old. She resided in Frisco. The lodge will make a donation in her memory to the Retirement Home. Steve Schellenberg said he received the notice from the Home Office.
SAN ANTONIO - Anton Wenzel
Lodge will meet April 4. Crispy tacos are on the menu and members are asked to bring side dishes.
Members are asked to bring ideas for the next lodge raffle.
All members are invited to attend meetings held at the San Antonio Home Association building
in need of volunteers or have any ideas, can contact her at 361-550-2509.
Members are asked to report any member death, birth or illness to Pam Elkins at 361-5785556 so cards can be sent. Leave a message on the answering machine or email to dacostahall77905@gmail.com
Upcoming public dances: May 13, Rick Evans Band; June 17, Tommy Reed and The Texas Express Band (come in your best tropical attire); July 8, Red
Ravens; Aug. 26, Summer Family Social and Texas 361; Sept. 9, Triple Threat Band; Oct. 21, Texas 361; and Nov. 18, Red Ravens. All public dances are held 8 p.m. to midnight. Doors open at 7 p.m. The grill is currently closed. Watch Facebook at DaCosta Hall and/or DaCosta Lodge pages for upcoming events. Call the hall at 361-578-2039 or email dacostahall77905@ gmail.com for any further questions.
– ReporterCAT SPRING – Bernardo Lodge will meet April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
At the March meeting, Agent and President Terrel Maertz reported Camp registration is underway and members are encouraged to sign up their juniors. Camp is scheduled to start first week of June and end the first week of August. Members approved giving campers from the lodge $100 toward their registration fees. The Maertzs will contact campers.
Beatrice Hill sent a get-well card to RubyBelle Henneke. A thank-you letter was received from the Boys and Girls Club of the Champion Valley for the donation the
lodge gave to help with after school programs.
Happy Birthday was sung to Robin Maertz who had a birthday on March 24.
At the February meeting, Finance Committee members Emily Frank, Arlene Trojacek and Billy Hagen checked the books and found them in order. The report was sent to the Home Office.
Thank-you cards were read from Nesbitt Memorial Library and from the Columbus Lions Club for the lodge’s monetary donations. Donations were planned for the 4-H Club of Colorado, Meals on Wheels and Boys Scouts.
Attendance-prize winners were Emily Frank and Robin.
– Robin MaertzWEST POINT – Plum Lodge 2023 officers were installed at the February meeting. They are President Wilbert Hoffmann; Secretary Jackie Wessels; Financial Secretary/ Treasurer and Reporter Pam Matula; trustees, Gloria Raschke, Annie Cook and Eugene Wessels; and Communication Coordinator Linda Poncik. The vice president position is open.
Jackie Wessels won the atten-
dance award, and everyone enjoyed a meal from Subway.
Gary Wessels was a guest at the January and February meetings.
Annie Cook was the attendance-award winner at the January meeting. A barbecue meal was served.
The next meeting was scheduled for March 13 at the Sealand Restaurant in La Grange. – Reporter
at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. Meetings start at 7 p.m. For lodge or meeting information, call Merlinda Elizondo at 210-815-3468.
HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Monday, April 3, at Don Jose’s Restaurant at 6 p.m.
Prior to the February meeting, a memorial service was held for 24 members lost in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Catherine Manchack prepared the program and it was conducted by Ethelene Marshall and Lavina Patterson. Addison Sewell passed the flowers as the names were read.
Correspondence was received from Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff thanking members for attending lodge meetings and serving as officers. The 2023
lodge membership campaign theme is “Shower Your Lodge with Membership.” The lodge’s membership goal is eight new members.
Agent Gary Falkenberg also discussed the membership campaign.
Memorials for the camp attendance scholarship fund were received to honor Michele K. Meleton and Adele G. Martin.
Get-well cards were sent to Reuben Heldberg and Phyllis Martin.
Meetings are scheduled for May 8, July 10, Aug. 14, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9 at Don Jose’s Restaurant.
The picnic will be held June 12 at Rudy’s Country Store. The Thanksgiving meeting and meal will be held at Ethelene Marshall’s residence and the Christmas dinner will begin at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Logan’s Roadhouse. Happy Birthday was sung to Darlene Ellison.
Attendance prize winners were Rebecca Rabon, Addison Sewell, Darlene Ellison, Catherine Manchack and Gary Falkenberg. For any lodge questions, call Catherine Manchack at 832-4430469.
Editor’s Note: The Burton Lodge report in the March edition was incorrectly identified. It should have been the report for Gay Hill Lodge. We apologize for the mixup and any confusion it may have caused.
GAY HILL – Gay Hill Lodge will meet Tuesday, May 2, at 6 p.m. at Texas Seafood and Steakhouse.
It has been proposed to change the quarterly meeting dates to the first Tuesday of May, August and November.
At the February meeting, birth-
day celebrants for the quarter were Emily Lehde, Bradley Fischer and Patsy Fischer.
A sympathy card was sent to the family of Ella Mae Ruemke. Donnie Blinka gave his agent’s report.
– ReporterGIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will meet April 13 at 7 p.m. at the Silos Hall.
The lodge welcomes new members Sarah Stoemer and Cody Stoemer.
The lodge will donate $100 to the Grief Support Camp Session
this summer. Camp registration has opened online.
The lodge will also donate $100 to the Giddings High School Grad Bash, an alcohol and drug-free graduation celebration night. The donation will go toward gifts for the students.
OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge will meet Sunday, April 2. Fried chicken will be served, and members are asked to bring sides and desserts.
At the March meeting, President Diane Smith read correspondence from the Home Office. The lodge’s membership goal for this year is eight new members.
Members stood in silence for deceased member Charles B. Clark.
On the sick list were Verlene Corzine and Gladys Vahlenkamp.
Members voted to make
donations to the Stonewall and Sagerton volunteer fire departments.
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The students also participate in “senior days” assisting those who need a helping hand.
Members received $5 for gas money and enjoyed Subway sandwiches, chips and sides provided by members.
– ReporterHouston Lodge held a memorial service at the February meeting for members who passed away in 2020, 2021 and 2022. Conducting the service were, from left, Ethelene Marshall, Lavina Patterson and in front, Addison Sewell.
PAIGE – Paige Lodge will meet Sunday, April 2, at noon at the hall. The lodge will furnish hot dogs and an Easter egg hunt will following the meeting. Members are asked to furnish desserts or chips. Bring your children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren for the fun and fellowship.
The May and June meetings
will be combined. Mother’s and Father’s Day will be celebrated on May 21 at a restaurant. Agent Linda Mattocks attended the March meeting. Everyone enjoyed a potluck lunch including Bernice Basward’s famous green pea soup with sour cream. Plans for future meetings were discussed.
– ReporterKIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet April 3 at 7 p.m. and will celebrate April with a Mexican main dish and chili. Members are asked to bring a side or dessert. The next meeting is May 1 at 7 p.m. The lodge welcomes new member Kennedy Delight Weimers. Agent Judy Schulmeier reported the junior policy has changed, and the minimum amount is now $35,000 for new junior members. Judy also asked members to review their policies to make sure they have enough coverage. Anyone interested in reviewing and upgrading their policies should contact Judy or Agent Angela Netherton.
Lodge members interested in a scholarship for 2023 should contact one of the lodge officers for
more information.
The lodge will donate to the Kirby Senior Citizen Center for its Matching Funds event. The Senior Citizen Center will be celebrating its 30th anniversary. The lodge will sponsor a booth and help with the event. James McQuatters will have more information at the April meeting.
Members are asked to bring Joins Hands Day project ideas to the April meeting.
Birthday wishes went out to March celebrants Carroll Gloor and Glenda Bayer
Congratulations to the March prize winners. Linda Lambrecht won the $30 attendance prize. Split-the-pot winners were B.J. Voight, James McQuatters, Candace Scheibe and Carroll Gloor.
Kirby Lodge March birthday celebrants were Glenda Bayer and Carroll Gloor .
Door-prize winners were Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, James McQuatters, Keary Lambrecht, Linda Lambrecht, Linda Gloor, Kari Weisner, Glenda Bayer, Judy Schulmeier and Tommy Weisner.
The quarterly $75 prize winner was Carolina McQuatters. – Andra Fore
BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet April 7 at Kronkosky Place.
A luncheon and surprise retirement party for Marilyn Vogt was held in March at Konkosky Place. Guests were Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff and Compliance Director Ana Vasquez.
Teresa presented Marilyn with a floral arrangement and a certificate for her many years of exemplary service as an agent and employee of Hermann Sons Life.
The election of officers for 2023 was held. They are Barbara D’Spain, president; Alice Quinn, vice president; Marilyn Vogt, secretary/treasurer; trustees, James Meckel, Jack and Esther Faecher.
The lodge welcomes transfer member Nancy Klambach and
new junior member Grayson Laudadio.
Barbara read correspondence from Betty McBroom who thanked
the lodge for naming her the Humanitarian of the Year for 2022. She said it was a cherished honor. Belated birthday wishes went
to Barbara D’Spain, Bud Schwarz and Jack Faecher who celebrated birthdays in January, to Cissy Tyler for her birthday in Febru-
ary and to Lloyd Markell and James Meckel who celebrated birthdays in March.
– ReporterYOAKUM – Hochheim-Prairie Lodge will meet Sunday, April 2.
President Janet Zabransky installed the 2023 officers at the March meeting. They are Vice President Roberta Wenzel; Corresponding/Financial Secretary Carolyn Hoepfl; Treasurer Wilburn Pargmann; Financial Trustees, Charlie Hoepfl, Debbie Zinke and Joyce Word.
Roberta Wenzel reported sending sympathy cards to the Ann Machalec, Tommy McCabe and Bob Jungman families and a get-well card to Kenneth Gerdes.
A 70-year membership pin was presented to Joyce Word, a member since April 2, 1953.
A memorial service was held to honor members lost in 2022. A moment of silence was observed.
Carolyn Hoepfl read thank you notes from 4-H and FFA members Abeigh and Gage Dicke for the lodge’s support of their stock show projects.
President Zabransky reported correspondence from the Home Office included information on Camp registration, new members and the March Retirement Home Chili Cook-off.
Janet Zabransky celebrated a birthday in January and Feb -
Hochheim-Prairie will meet on April 2Hochheim-Prairie Lodge President Janet Zabransky, right, presents a 70-year membership pin to Joyce Word a member since April 2, 1953. Celebrating birthdays in February at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge were, from left, Tommy Wenzel, Carolyn and Charlie Hoepfl and in January, Janet Zabransky.
SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 3, at the home of Agnes Dreibrodt.
The annual memorial service was held at the March meeting at the LaVista Community Room.
Deceased members remembered were Naomi Belote from Wimberley, Bobby Ray Robbins from San Marcos, Betty Jo Hall DeLaRosa from Mason, Peggy Schmeltekopf from San Marcos, Estelle Hogan from San Marcos, Leola Gourley from Blanco, Clifford Rust from New Braunfels and Margaret Russell Younger from San Marcos.
Easter greeting cards will be made for the Join Hands Day project. Lillian Cargil invited Navarro 4-H / FFA Club members to attend the April meet-
ing and help members prepare cards for residents at assisted living homes in San Marcos and for some of the lodge’s elderly members.
President Agnes Dreibrodt reported she received information about the lodge’s membership goal for 2023. The membership goal is seven new members and this year’s theme is “Shower Your Lodge with Membership.”
Secretary Janice Kuhen read correspondence from Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff and spoke about the upcoming Camp season.
The Cheer Committee reported sympathy cards were sent to the Sammie Williamson family, Brenda Russell and John Younger. Get-well cards were sent to Tina Preuss and Florence
San Marcos Lodge held the annual memorial service at the March meeting. Members and guest participating were, from left, Lillian Cargil, Janice Kuhen, Yvonne Reimers, Bethel Haas, Betty Rust, Kelly Martin, Belinda Martin, Cindy Martin, Collins Martin and Shirley Faske.
McQuaig. Happy birthday wishes were sung to March birthday cel-
ebrants Betty Rust and Marshall Smith. The attendance-prize winners
San Marcos Lodge recognized birthday celebrants Marshall Smith and Betty Rust at the March meeting.
were Mary Lou Preuss and Mary Jane Smith. – Reporter
NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge will meet April 2. Members are asked to RSVP for the catered meal.
Helotes Lodge President Carl Gass presented a 75-year membership pin to Ernestine Owings at the March meeting. She is a resident of San Antonio and has been a member since April 12, 1948. The next meeting is June 13 at 7 p.m. A hot meal will be provided, and cash door prizes will be awarded.
Rutersville - Rutersville Lodge will meet April 5 at 7 p.m. A meal of potato pancakes and sausage will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides or desserts.
At the March meeting, President Sherry Noak installed the 2023 officers. They are Vice President Weldon Hartman, Secretary Theresa Garlin, Treasurer Delores Bayer, Reporter Carol Jenkins, Cheer Correspondent Jo Ann Mueller, trustees, Greg Noak, Brian Mueller and Glen Altwein; Finance Committee members, Steve Citzler, David Noak and Kirkey Keilers.
Door-prize winners were Kathy
March birthday celebrant Linda Mattocks was recognized at the Rutersville Lodge March meeting.
Fischer, Linda Mattocks, Sherry Noak, Delores Bayer and Carol Jenkins.
Everyone enjoyed a meal of chili and chicken noodle soup, sides and desserts.
Helgard Suhr-Hollis gave a presentation about Prince Solms at the March meeting. The hall was decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. Members voted to donate to the high school’s lock-in party following graduation so graduates can celebrate safely.
February birthday celebrants were Dinnis Schwab, Jerome Vetter, Sharon Suchy and Leola Stolte. Attendance-prize winners were Dorothy Schneider, Jerome Vetter, Janice Neff, Leroy Brotze, Tommy Daum, Jolene Meuret, Michael Huebinger, Jo Heideman, Dennis Schwab, Shirley Huebinger,
Hannelore Brotze and Rennie Guenther.
A meal of green chili hosted by
Dennis Schwab was served after games and refreshments. – Reporter
Helgard SuhrHollis gave a presentation about Prince Solms at the New Braunfels Lodge March meeting. Birthday celebrant Dorothy Schneider was recognized at the New Braunfels Lodge March meeting.
CIBOLO – Greetings from Cibolo Lodge and Happy Spring! The lodge will meet at Golden Corral on April 6 as a trial for April meetings as per the approved event calendar. Any member that wishes to attend must RSVP to Tracy or Joy Brown.
The March meeting was held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City. Everyone is invited to attend meetings and enjoy fellowship.
Anyone interested in receiving meeting reminders by email should email Tracy Campos at tracycampos78108@gmail.com to be added to her list.
The lodge welcomes new adult member Robert Earl Schenk II and junior members, Kendall Faith Landacre, Benjamin J. Counts and Amelia Grace Kuhlman.
A moment of silence was observed for deceased members
Ida Mae Connor and William J.
Connor.
Member Bret Gray, a sophomore at Sam Houston State University, competed in the Bayou City Collegiate Classic Golf Tournament Feb. 20-21, 2023. Bret, along with 92 other young men took first place by shooting 25 under, winning by three strokes and the Sam Houston golf team won the tournament by nine strokes. Bret also celebrates a birthday this month. His proud parents are John and Gail Gray
LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge will not meet in April. At the March meeting, President Nicky Duewall installed three 2023 officers who were not at the February meeting.
Youth Coordinator Carol Schuelke read a list of high school seniors/adult members. A letter will go out to the seniors as well as a monetary gift. They are Alexis M. Arana, Clayton William Varnell, Colton Glenn Varnell, Daniel Colum Hyland, Rubilee D. Sanchez, Marilyn Jean Davis, Madeline L Woody, Emma Elizabeth Hurt and Haley Jo Ronshausen.
For the Join Hands Day project, the lodge will purchase barbecue from Smitty’s Market for the Lockhart FFA auction on April 15. Proceeds from the auction will go toward an FFA scholarship.
Everyone was reminded of the 12th Annual Golf Tournament, Saturday, April 8. Proceeds benefit the Hermann Sons Youth
Lockhart Lodge recognized birthday celebrants Nicky Duewall and Carol Schuelke at the March meeting.
Camp – Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund.
Celebrating birthdays in March were Nicky Duewall and Carol Schuelke.
Door prize winners were Emelia Duewall, Kristi Visage and Janet Schaefer.
Everyone enjoyed a meal following the meeting.
and brother Zane.
Quilts of Valor, an organization that makes quilts for veterans, donated a quilt to the lodge. The names of three veterans at the meeting were put in a drawing and John Fey was the winner. The lodge thanked the veterans for their service. The adult attendance-prize winners were Jerry Rakowitz and Rodney Krebs, and the junior winner was Cheyenne Kuhlman.
Birthday celebrant Dorothy Schneider and anniversary celebrants Sherry and Jerry Rakowitz were recognized.
A sausage meal was served as the main dish with sides provided by members. Jerry and Sherry Rakowitz won best side with a cucumber salad and best dessert with the “Jerry” strudel. Barrett Kuhlman assisted President John Gray in calling bingo games.
– ReporterMission-Alamo Lodge will meet on May 28
Mission-Alamo Lodge members recognized for dressing in red for Valentine’s Day at the February meeting were, from left, J.R. Kneupper, Joyce Kneupper, Dorothy Breezee, Dianne Larned, Jack Larned and Bernice Vogel. The lodge will not meet in April due to Fiesta. The next meeting is Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m.
BULVERDE – Prinz Solms Lodge will meet Sunday, June 11, at 5 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center.
New Hermann Sons Life Agent Debbie Allen was introduced at the February meeting. Debbie will be serving the Bulverde area.
Youth Coordinator Audrey Klabunde is accepting scholarship applications for graduating high school seniors who are members of the lodge. Contact her at 210-912-4207 for an application.
In March, members were reminded registration for summer camp has started. It is open to boys and girls ages 9 to 14 who are members of Hermann Sons Life in good standing.
The Bulverde Community Center Chicken Festival will be held
Sunday, April 30. Members were reminded help with the cake booth and other areas as well as cake donations would be appreciated.
Staff with SJRC Texas (formerly known as St. Jude’s Ranch for Children) made a presentation at the March meeting regarding foster care and adoption, placement assistance and support services for the 21-county area including Comal County.
Jackie Oldfield announced tickets were obtained for members to attend the STAGE production of “The Trip to Bountiful” in February. The next STAGE performance will be “Lombardi” from May 4-21.
Members enjoyed bingo and the opportunity to visit with friends.
birthdays celebrants for March, April and May included,
CAT SPRING – Cat Spring lodge will meet June 8. The lodge will provide fried chicken and ice cream and members are asked to bring sides.
The lodge held a sandwich supper at the March meeting. Guests were present from Bellville Lodge.
Following the installation of officers for 2023, new president, Pat Klotz, conducted the meeting.
A moment of silence was observed for Clifton Stuessel and Marge Michaelis.
Marge, the lodge’s oldest member, passed away on Jan. 30 at the age of 98 years. Marge
Deanville Lodge officers for 2023 were installed at the February meeting. They are Donnie Blinka, Tammy Jones, Debby Schumacher, Beverly Blinka, Marsha Kocurek, Wayne Eichholz and Benny Jones. Plans for 2023 were discussed. The lodge will collect pop tabs and donate them to the Burleson County 4-H to benefit the Ronald McDonald Pop Tab Program. A moment of silence was observed for Deletha Darlene Ryan who passed away Feb. 16. Darlene and her husband met at Deanville Hall 64 years ago. Sympathy was extended to her family. A letter from the Home Office was read encouraging the lodge to help membership grow in 2023.
was a ‘Rosie the Riveter’ having worked in Detroit, Mi. on B24 liberator bombers. She later joined the Women’s Army Corps and
following basic training at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa, was stationed at Camp Stoneman in California. On discharge from the Army in 1946, Marge rode the train to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio. There she met and married Leroy. Together they raised seven children. Leroy and son Thomas preceded her in death. Celebrating birthdays were Alice Gross, Randall Tipp and Allen Hintz. Celebrating an anniversary were Lewellen and Lucille Gross.
Attendance-prize winners were won Randall Tipp, Herbert Schumann and Alice Gross. – Reporter
Bellville Lodge recently recognized birthday celebrants, from left, Allen Hintz, Patsy Marek and Marie Herridge.
ARIA GRUVER is a member of Seguin Lodge and is in second grade.
Her favorite foods are chicken nuggets and spaghetti. Aria’s favorite TV show is “The Baby-Sitters Club.”
Aria has a dog named Luna and enjoys dancing and reading.
Members 17 and younger can become Shining Stars!
Shining Stars are featured in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper and on the Hermann Sons Life website. They also receive a fun packet in the mail. Shining Stars and their families are invited to a special event each year. To register, fill out the form below or the online form at hermannsonslife. org. Go to Member Benefits-Shining Stars. Be sure to include a photo. For more information, contact Leonni Avalos at 800-234-4124, ext. 238.
Become a Shining Star! Send us a photo of your Hermann Sons Life junior member, fill out this form and mail to: Member Benefits, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297. More information and this fillable form are also available online at hermannsonslife.org
Shining Stars are featured in our newspaper and on our website.
Name:
Birthday:
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