Prseident's Message

HERMANN SONS LIFE

USPS 242200 Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas Published Monthly by HERMANN SONS LIFE 515 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941w San Antonio, TX 78297-1941

DIRECTORS Sandra Jones, Chair Mike Beam Suzanne Hildebrand David Noak Stan Steiger David Wolf

OFFICERS President and CEO Eugene Zollinger Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek Vice President of Information Technology Matt Walker

LAWS COMMITTEE

Norma Bruns

Tommy Daum

Agnes Dreibrodt Lillian Franckowiak

Debbie Gold

Charles Knibbe

David Lewis Jeanette Preuss Robert Prewitt Steven Schellenberg Marlin Tanneberger Ronald Wiatrek Janet Zabransky Gerald Ziemnicki

MEMBER BENEFITS COMMITTEE

Shirley Faske Tammy Kelley Bradley Klein Ed Kurtz Laura Thigpen

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Elizabeth Byron Tammy Haecker Marsha Kocurek Sherry Rakowitz Lisa Rozacky Irene Schwertner

BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Brad Dietrich

Robert Herridge

Tammy Jones Edward J. Muehlbrad Doug Saathoff Laura Tiffin Lori Todd

President's Message

Celebrating what it is that makes us unqiue

By EUGENE ZOLLINGER President & CEO

Summer is a great time to showcase what it is that makes Hermann Sons Life uniquely different from commercial life insurance companies.

We stress frequently in our marketing efforts that Hermann Sons Life offers more than just life insurance.

Sure, we want to secure your financial future with our term and whole life products and can even help you prepare for retirement with our annuities.

But we also want to be a part of other parts of your life and through all the years of your life.

If your child (or grandchild, niece, nephew, neighbor child) attended Hermann Sons Life Camp this year (or any year for that matter), then you know what I am talking about.

They have experienced Hermann Sons Life at its best. They have spent a week in the beautiful Texas Hill Country with other children from all over the state.

And you didn’t have to break the budget to send them there because this amazing member benefit is underwritten by the money Hermann Sons Life makes when we invest the life insurance premiums you entrust to us.

It’s a win-win situation. You get the life insurance protection you and your children need and the member benefits that that life insurance helps fund.

If you attended Family Fun Day at Schlitterbahn on June 26, then you know what I am talking about.

It was a day that exemplifies everything that is great about fraternalism. Families from all around the area came together to enjoy some fun in the sun at a reduced price that included a chance to share a meal.

If you know a child who attended our Grief Support Session in July, then you know what I am talking about.

Because of the generosity of our members and lodges, 52 children were able to attend this impactful session at no cost to their families.

They were guided on their healing journey by licensed counselors from the South Texas Children’s Bereavement Center. Our awesome Camp staff was there to show them all of the things that make Hermann Sons Life Camp such an awesome experience.

This is one of the best things that we do as an organization and we are so fortunate to have the top-notch facilities and staff that make this possible, not to mention the membership that has embraced this program and made sure that it will be possible for us to host this session for many years to come.

If you attended a dance recital this spring, then you know what I am talking about.

I attended the New Braunfels recital and was so impressed by the performances.

This is another one of those benefits - like Camp - that are underwritten by your premium dollars and the investment of those dollars.

I could go on and on with examples of what makes Hermann Sons Life so much more than just life insurance. You could probably name a few of them yourselves – from the friendships and bonds you have formed with your lodge families to the opportunities to serve your communities through your various outreach programs.

I am often reminded of this quote from Robert Byrne – “The purpose of life is a life of purpose.”

The purpose of Hermann Sons Life is to serve and protect our members and their communities. It is a purpose we take very seriously as we strive always to embrace what makes us who we are – a family of members from all walks to life dedicated to making the world a better place each and every day.

Eugene Zollinger

Lodge Reports

Bellville ..................16 Bernardo .................15 Boerne ...................14 Brenham .................13 Converse.................16 Comfort..................12 DaCosta..................15 Dallas ....................13 Deanville.................16 Flatonia ..................13 Fort Worth ...............14 Gay Hill ..................18 Giddings .................13 Gulf ......................18 Harmonia ................17 Helotes ..................16 Hondo lodges ............16 Louise Schuetze ..........14 Moulton .................18 Pershing .................18 Prinz Solms...............15 Round Top ...............17 Rutersville................14 San Marcos...............18 Seguin ...................18 Twin Sisters ..............16 Vineta....................18

Monthly Features

2 Prseident's Message 5 Memorial Donations 6-7 Pioneer Members 8 In Memoriam New This Month

1 John Sorbel leaving Camp 3 Hector Cabral joins IT staff 5 Community service photos 5 S.A. Home Association news 8 Beware of scams Sales News

3 Coming home for Robin Czarnek 4 Recommenders listed 4 Second quarter's top producers 19 Agent listing Youth in Action

1, 10-11 Camp season opens 12 Answer to puzzles on Pg. 20 12 Shining Stars say thanks 20 Shining Stars