Mission-Alamo plans Christmas in July gift exchange

SAN ANTONIO – Mission-Alamo Lodge will hold the Annual Christmas in July gift exchange at the meeting on July 23 at 2 p.m. There is a $20 gift limit. Wear red, white and blue. Hot dogs will be served.

The lodge picnic will be held Aug. 19 at Hilltop Camp in Comfort from 12-4 p.m. and is open to members and their guests. Hot dogs and drinks will be served, and desserts are welcome. Campers will be honored. The pool will be open, so bring swimsuits. RSVP to Joyce Knuepper at 210-508-5624 by Aug. 12.

The lodge welcomes new members, adult Joseph Anthony Ledwig and junior Bennet Vincent Vasquez.

At the May meeting, correspondence included a letter from Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly that the meeting change to the fourth Sunday at 2 p.m. had been approved.

The lodge mourns the loss from left, Georgia Hall, Dianne Larned, Denise Wright, Carol Swan, Alethalena Jolynn Lueers, Shelly Gray, Joyce Kneupper, Diane Cline and Adeline Denton. of member Charles M. Smith, a member since Sept. 24, 1970.

For Join Hands Day in May, the lodge donated to the St. Pius X –St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.

Sylvia Schulmeier’s name was drawn for the large jackpot, but she was not present to win, so the jackpot increased by $5 for the June meeting. The split-the-

Mission-Alamo Lodge recognized moms at the May meeting for Mother’s Day. Pictured are, from left, Georgia Hall, Dianne Larned, Adeline Denton, Carol Swan, Shelley Gray, Denise Wright, Diane Cline holding Carter Cline, Joyce Kneupper and Debbie Pike.

Bernardo Lodge members earns recognition

Bernardo Lodge recognized member Billy Hagen at the May meeting. The Columbus Independent School District honored Billy for his outstanding teaching and coaching career of 36 years. He was presented a plaque for being named to the Athletic Hall of Honor. R.W. Maertz celebrated a birthday on May 26. Agent Terrel Maertz noted annuities are paying 4 percent. Contact him for more information. The next meeting was set for June 20.

pot winner was Avery Martinez and half was donated to the Grief Support Camp session. Mothers were recognized for Mother’s Day, and they received a small gift.

The June meeting was set for June 25 and fathers were recognized.

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Richland Lodge plans to reconvene in September

PFLUGERVILLE – Richland Lodge will meet Sunday, Sept. 10, at noon at Richland Hall. All members are encouraged to mark their calendars. Due to the summer heat and no air conditioning, meetings will not be held in July or August.

In June, members enjoyed a chili dog lunch prepared by Mike Kelley and ice cream. Games of 42 and bingo were played.

For any questions or needs, contact a lodge officer.

Reporter

Mission-Alamo Lodge welcomed new member Carter Cline held by Grandmother Diane Cline at the May meeting.