Mission Alamo

January 2023 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 17 Mission-Alamo Lodge recognizes pioneers

SAN ANTONIO – Mission-Alamo Lodge will meet Wednesday, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m.

The lodge honored pioneers in 2020-2022 at the 129th anniversary meeting held in October.

In 2020, Arthur Porter received his 75-year membership pin and Erhard Kneupper received his 60-year pin.

The 2021 recipients included Jackalyn Oertel, 70 years; Joyce Kneupper, 60 years; and Terry Swan, 50 years.

In 2022, Lee Vogel received a 60-year pin and Shelley Gray a 50-year pin.

Other pioneers recognized were Shannon Swan, 54 years; Monica Porter, 56; Dorothy Breezee, 56; Cindy Ledwig, 57; Bernice Vogel, 58; Georgia Hall, 65; and Carol Swan, 73.

Members voted all current officers will continue to serve for 2023.

The lodge welcomes new member Carter James Cline.

In observance of Make a Difference Day, President Diane Cline presented a $150 check from the lodge to President Roy and Cecilia Gabrillo for St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry of St. Pius X Catholic Church of San Antonio. Members also gave additional monetary donations.

John Kelly won the split-thepot prize of $22 and donated it to the food pantry and the other half went to Grief Camp.

The name of Aissa R. Vallecillo was drawn for the attendance prize, but she was not present so $90 stays in play for the next meeting.

Mission-Alamo Lodge wishes everyone a Happy New Year. – Reporter

Celebrating anniversaries at the Mission-Alamo Lodge October meeting were, from left, Kirby and Diane Cline, 37 years; Bernice and Lee Vogel, 67 years; and Elizabeth and Joseph Galindo-Cline, one year. Dorothy Breezee was all dressed for Halloween at the October meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge.

Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly presented a 60-year membership pin to Erhard Kneupper at the October meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge. He earned his pin in 2020. Mission-Alamo Lodge President Diane Cline, right, presents a donation for the St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry to representatives Roy Gabrillo and Cecilia Gabrillo at the October meeting.

Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, center, presented a 60-year membership pin to Lee Vogel, 60 years, and a 50year pin to Shelley Gray at the Mission-Alamo Lodge October meeting. Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly presented a 75-year membership pin to Arthur Porter at the Mission-Alamo Lodge October meeting.

At the October meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge, Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly presented membership pins. Pictured are, from left, Terry Swan, 50 years; Joyce Kneupper, 60 years; Cecily and Jackalyn Oertel, 70 years.

Mission-Alamo Lodge honored pioneers at the October meeting. Pictured are, from left, Georgia Hall, 65 years, Monica Porter, 56 years, Carol Swan, 73 years, Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, Bernice Vogel, 58 years; Shannon Swan, 54 years; Dorothy Breezee, 56 years; and Cindy Ledwig, 57 years.