July 2023

A message from President and CEO

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Tribute to graduates

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Scholarship winners

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Membership Picnic Aug. 5 at Hilltop Camp

COMFORT – All Hermann Sons Life members and their guests are invited to a Membership Picnic at Hilltop Camp in Comfort on Saturday, Aug. 5. Gates open at 10 a.m.

Members and non-members, young and old, come enjoy a day of food, activities and fellowship. A barbecue lunch will be served at noon.

The pool will be open, and a variety of activities will be available including the challenge course, giant swing, archery, Ga-Ga, basketball, pickle ball and more.

An arts and crafts table will also be set up. In observance of Make a Difference Day, participants can create special greeting cards for local nursing home residents.

Beat the heat in the spacious air-conditioned Dining Hall and enjoy cards, dominos and visiting with fellow members and guests. Members of the Sales team will be set up to answer questions, provide product information and even have a game or two for participants.

There is no charge to attend the picnic. The Hilltop Camp site address is 170 Hilltop Camp Road, Comfort, TX.

“We look forward to seeing everyone and hope members will come out and en-

The Hermann Sons Life Membership Picnic will be held at the Hilltop Camp site on Aug. 5. The pool will be open as well as the air-conditioned dining hall, pictured on right. Various fun activities will be available and a barbecue lunch will be served at noon.

joy the day at our beautiful Camp site in Comfort,” Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly said. “This is a great opportunity to learn more about our Camp facilities, but more importantly to recon-

nect with fellow members and share with guests what Hermann Sons Life is all about.”

For questions, call 800-234-4124. The day should wrap up by 4 p.m.

Dance registration opens online Camp 2023 summer fun!

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons Life School of Dance registration for 2023-2024 will open the week of June 26. Registration will be held online at hermannsonslife. org - scroll to the bottom of the page.

Informational brochures with registration instructions will be mailed to households with eligible juniors who have not previously registered. Returning dancers will receive an email.

There are currently 19 schools located in South and Central Texas. Dance locations are provided in the brochure and on the website.

The benefit is available to policyholders (members) in good standing who will be 3 to 17 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2023. Each school of dance teaches varying degrees of tap, ballet and jazz. Because these classes are a member benefit, there is no monthly tuition. However, there is a one-time registration fee and an assessment fee.

Deadline to register is Oct. 1. Most classes begin after Sept. 1. For questions, call 800-2344124, ext. 239.

Not yet a member? Call 877437-6266 for policy and membership information.

The 2023 Hermann Sons Life Camp season kicked off on June 11 in Comfort. Sessions will continue through July 29. Check out more Camp photos on Pg. 6.

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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

Share the legacy of Hermann Sons Life

By ROBIN CZARNEK President and CEO

In the coming months, you may hear about work being done at Hermann Sons Life Everyone at the Home Office is working hard to find new ways to grow and thrive in our ever-changing environment We want to ensure that all our unique and special member benefits are around for future generations

Like the rest of the world, Hermann Sons Life has been impacted by the challenging economic environment of the last few years, especially given inflation, the ups and downs of the stock market and the pandemic . Rest assured, your certificates (policies) are protected through financial reserves that are set aside to ensure that every single claim can and will be paid Those reserves are there for the protection of our members and your financial security will always be our top priority .

you in the future as we have always done

The last couple of months have been packed with HSL events From participating in Join Hands Day, dance recitals and Camp, so many of our members have been keeping the fraternal spirit alive enjoying our robust member benefit programs

In keeping with HSL’s fraternal tradition, May 6th was Join Hands Day where lodges across the state each chose a service project and worked together to serve their community You’ll be able to read about some service projects our lodges participated in to serve their communities in this edition

Camp is always such a fun-filled week for the kids and it’s a great opportunity for them to unplug from technology and enjoy just being a kid

HSL camps do an incredible job of teaching our junior members faith, responsibility, patriotism and good stewardship Camp is such a memorable and enriching experience for not only the campers, but the counselors as well

Since the addition of overseas staff, the experience has even greater depth as the campers and overseas staff are able to learn about each other’s cultures

If you have a chance to check out our social media pages and/ or the newspaper, you’ll be able to see pictures from Join Hands Day, Dance and Camp

The legacy that is Hermann Sons Life is a beautiful one and it’s one that is so important to share As I have attended recitals and enjoyed pictures from Join Hands Day, Dance and Camp, I can’t help but smile and feel overwhelmed with the blessing that is the HSL community If you haven’t gotten involved yet, I encourage you to do so There are so many great things happening at HSL!

Home Office holds Flag Day ceremony

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

In insurance, there are considerable checks and balances with the Department of Insurance, including reports, audits and financial analysis that are done to ensure the safety and protection of all insureds . While we haven’t been immune to the challenging economic environment, we are researching ways to save money, as well as to find new streams of revenue so that we may serve

I had the pleasure of attending dance recitals recently and was thrilled to see how many of our junior members are taking part in our dance program Our dance teachers, assistants and parent liaisons always work so hard to make sure dance is a rewarding and fun experience for the dance students .

As dance recitals are ending, camp season is ramping up Camp is now in full swing . Our counselors arrived a couple of weeks ahead of the campers and received a great deal of training and our Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett even took it a step further and provided leadership training for our counselors

Lodge Reports

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

The Home Office held the annual Flag Day ceremony on June 14. After the national anthem, “The StarSpangled Banner," and the pledge of allegiance, President and CEO Robin Czarnek read a proclamation from Gov. Greg Abbott commemorating Flag Day. Member Benefits

Representative Leonni Avalos read a poem entitled, “The American Flag.” Officers and staff enjoyed a hot dog luncheon with trimmings.

Monthly Features

2 President's Message

3 Calendar of Events

3 Employee Spotlight

3 Community Spotlight

8 In Memoriam

9 Pioneers

10 Memorial Donations, Pioneers

14 Howie's Happenings

Sales News

4 Agent Listings

5 Recommenders listed

5 Are you prepared?

Youth News

1 Dance registration opens

6 Camp photos

Gary Falkenberg

David Lewis

Lori Todd

11-14 Tribute to Graduates

15 Scholarship winners

28 Shining Stars

Former Inner Guard Amanda Deicke passes

SAN ANTONIO – Amanda Lee Deicke, age 88, of San Antonio passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023.

Amanda served Hermann Sons Life as Grand Inner Guard for the 2017 Convention and as a member of several Grand Lodge committees. She was an active member since Nov. 5, 1975, and

belonged to Pershing Lodge. Visitation was scheduled for Friday, June 30, from 5-8 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home, 1701 Austin Highway in San Antonio. The funeral service was scheduled for Saturday, July 1, from 1-2 p.m. at Sunset Funeral Home followed by a committal service from 2-2:30 p.m.

Community Spotlight

Program provides health care to uninsured

NEW BRAUNFELS – New

Braunfels Christian Ministries opened Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) in 2008 in New Braunfels to provide quality medical and dental care to local uninsured, low-income patients. A second VIM location was opened in Canyon Lake in 2022.

VIM staff and volunteers provide whole-person care, patient education and spiritual support. The clinic also provides prescription assistance and a referral network.

In the last 15 years, VIM has cared for patients during 79,700 appointments. VIM provides access to care for 700 patients at 6,000 appointments annually.

The New Braunfels Christian Ministries Oakwood Church has raised $2.5 million to un-

Employee

Howell works in Member Services

SAN ANTONIO – Darla Howell has been employed at the Home Office since Aug. 4, 2008, in the Member Services Department as a member service representative. She is a member of Anton Wenzel Lodge.

Her responsibilities include processing payments, posting and handling loan payoffs. She also works in the mail room and distributes mail.

derwrite the cost of a new facility. Oakwood Church will provide use of the building to VIM rent-free. The construction timeline: June 2023-April 2024. It will be located at 1225 W. San Antonio St. on an adjacent lot to the current clinic.

According to New Braunfels Christian Ministries, Texas leads the nation in uninsured residents at 5.2 million. The U.S. Census indicates the following in New Braunfels: 14.2 percent of residents do not have medical insurance. More than 7,600 residents are affected by poverty. VIM estimates 17,000 area residents meet the clinic’s eligibility requirements.

There are various ways to donate to the clinic from onetime gifts to monthly donations. Event sponsors are also

Events

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.

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.

needed. Gifts of all sizes are welcome. Volunteers are also needed. Any credentials and/ or specialties are welcome to serve at the clinic.

Another program of New Braunfels Christian Ministries is Kids Club. “Kids Club partners with local schools, volunteers and families to affirm God-given value and multiply possibilities together.

Kids Club creates a fun, engaging environment where kids thrive through positive relationships with caring adults. Kids grow academically, expand life skills and develop Godly character.”

For more information on VIM, visit nbcm.org. The phone number is 830-999-6226 and the address is 169 S. Hickory Ave. in New Braunfels.

Darla has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in criminal justice. She previously worked for Sears and the 67th Information Wing legal office where she worked on wills for military members and their spouses.

“I enjoy meeting Hermann Sons Life members and helping them get the information

they need to make informed decisions about their policy and hopefully helping them to understand the importance of having insurance,” Darla said. Darla has six pet cats and a dog and says she loves to read and craft. She is currently teaching herself to knit.

Editor/Communications Director

Elaine Hernandez Soto

210-226-9261, ext. 279

email: 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

JULY

29-30 - The Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament will be held the last weekend in July at Bandera Bowling Center in San Antonio.

AUGUST

5 - All Hermann Sons Life members and their guests are invited to a Membership Picnic at Hilltop Camp in Comfort on Saturday, Aug. 5. Gates open at 10 a.m. The picnic will include several Camp activities, fellowship and a barbecue lunch will be served at noon.

Send lodge events to Elaine Hernandez Soto at elaines@hermannsonslife.org.

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

Reports and photos can also be submitted online at hermannsonslife.org under Member Benefits, Officer Forms

The report deadline is the 10th of each month. For example, for the January issue, the deadline is Dec. 10.

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.

Darla Howell

Amanda Lee Deicke

Agents Directory (alphabetized by area)

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

Beeville

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

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

John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842

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

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527

Coupland

Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Cuero

Wayne Tiffin • 361-564-8144

Laura Tiffin • 361-564-8141

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

El Campo

Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636

Fayetteville

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

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

Karnes City

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

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

Niederwald

Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975

New Braunfels

Becki Lucas • 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 • 512-736-9988

San Antonio

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

Ruth Bailey • 210-707-3652

Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142

Chris Naughton • 210-365-2009

Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964

Sylvia Zapata • 210-426-4481

Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293

John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842

Sales Department

210-527-9113 • 877-437-6266

888-839-7667

Vice President of Sales

Teresa Saathoff 210-892-0292

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 Marcos

Allen Caldwell • 830-237-3217

Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975

Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431

Krystal Wilson • 623-698-8348

Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535

Schulenburg/Weimar

Mary K. Seifert • 979-743-0312

Seguin

Annette D. Roecker • 830-832-0724

Shiner

Lillian Leigh McDonald • 361-594-2500

Jenny Chumchal Popp • 361-293-1329

Spring Branch

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842

Stockdale

Ronald Wiatrek • 210-771-4354

Victoria

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Jason Hybner • 361-652-6924

Waxahachie

Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442

Wimberley Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535

Allen Caldwell • 830-237-3217

Yorktown

Judy Wolf • 361-564-2452

Sales

Life can change on a dime; are you prepared?

By TERESA SAATHOFF

Vice President of Sales

Another season of dance recitals has come and gone, Hermann Sons Life Camp is back in session for the summer of 2023 and before we know it, dance classes will start up again.

The Sales Department has been helping parents get life insurance policies in place for their children so they can take advantage of the Hermann Sons Life living benefits. Every child attending our camp and dance classes has a life insurance policy with a premium locked in at

Roecker wins first-quarter sales contest

Sales Agent Annette Roecker was the winner of the Sales Department’s first-quarter contest drawing. She won a Kodi cooler on wheels along with goodies. Agents earned tickets for the drawing based on life insurance policy or annuity sales.

their age at the time of issue. The parents not only get to take advantage of very affordable rates for camp and dance, but they have purchased for their children a lifetime of insurance protection.

Life can change on a dime. It seems like our weather changed overnight. We went from enjoying rain and unseasonably cool weather to the most recent forecast of 107 degrees. It is unpleasant to think about, but what if something happens to your spouse or significant other or to a parent of young children.

Do they have life insurance in place to protect their loved ones if they are not around tomorrow? Do they have enough protection to replace their salary or enough life insurance protection to pay the mortgage and bills or cover the cost of burial? Will their loved ones be allowed to grieve their sudden loss or will they be trying to figure out how to pay for groceries, pay the bills and where they are going to live next month? We all hear stories every day of tragic events that change a family’s future in an instant. Do

not let that become your family’s story. Hermann Sons Life has agents all over the state of Texas that can help you figure out an affordable life insurance plan that will give you peace of mind and protection for the people that mean the most to you. A lot of parents tell us that they have insurance at work. And yes, having life insurance at work is great, but will you have the same job and coverage in the event something happens? It is always good to have some coverage locked in outside of

your job. So if you choose to change jobs or if you get laid off or decide to retire, you will continue to have that essential insurance protection that your family can depend on. Please call us for a free quote today. Getting life insurance does not take a lot of time, but the peace of mind you get from having protection for your family will last a lifetime.

Hermann Sons Life is a full service life insurance company offering whole life insurance, term insurance, annuities and Medicare.

100 Percent Family

Hermann Sons Life congratulates the Wright family. Kyler, Teal Luttrell, Aubree, Truth and Addison are a 100 Percent Hermann Sons Life Family. They were written by Agent Sandra Jones.

New Braunfels Lodge member wins gift card

The Sales Department is recognizing 22 more recommenders for the month of May. This brings the total to 132 members recommending and a total of 173 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2023. The winner of a $50 gift card for May is Sharon Teal of New Braunfels Lodge.

Congratulations to the following May Recommenders:

Recommender

Agent

Leola Stolte, New Braunfels Shirley Huebinger

Emma Culver, Boerne

Reagan Rogiers

Dennis Durst, Fredericksburg Sandra Jones

Crystal Flores, Edelweiss-Magnolia Gary Falkenberg

Deborah Jordan, Vineta Ruth Bailey

Jennifer Lago, Cuero Family (2) Britney Cross

Barbara Lindner, Comfort Reagan Rogiers

Gary Lindner, Comfort Reagan Rogiers

John McCormick, Niederwald (2) Shirley Faske

Sabrina Moseley, Lockhart (2) Janice Kuhen

Recommender

Gloria Oeding, Schulenburg

Paige Paxton, Corpus Christi (3)

Jaeleigh Ramirez, Hochheim-Prairie (2)

Sullivan Riddle, La Vernia

Jaydee Seitz, New Braunfels

Agent

Mary K. Seifert

Paula Gebert

Judith Schulmeier

Marlin Tanneberger

Britney Cross

Lauren Smith, Brenham (3) Gary Falkenberg

Sharon Teal, New Braunfels

Bennett Vasquez, Mission-Alamo

Janice Kuhen

John Pacini

Gianna Vasquez, Helotes Reagan Rogiers

Oscar Voelkel Jr., Shelby

Kyler Wright, Fort Worth

Linda Mattocks

Sandra Jones

"Shower Your Lodge with Membership!"

Juniors enjoy Camp fun in Comfort!

Resort in Boerne offers special discount to campers’ parents

BOERNE – Tapatio Springs

Hill Country Resort in Boerne is partnering with Hermann Sons Life Camp to offer a special rate for campers’ families this summer!

While your campers are enjoying their summer at Camp, parents/guardians can relax and enjoy their own summer break at Tapatio Springs with a 20 percent discount on their best available rates.

This offer is convenient for parents who travel from afar, allowing families to enjoy a small vacation of their own after dropping the kiddos off at camp. Since Tapatio Springs is

within close range to the facility, it just a short trip to pick up your camper before the trek home.

Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort has also offered to give Hermann Sons Life a percentage of commissions to benefit the Camp.

The resort offers amenities like golf, spa, dining and venues amidst the beautiful Hill Country.

A special booking link reserved just for Hermann Sons Life is available. Call 830-537 6248 for details or visit our Facebook page for a direct link: https://www.facebook. com/HermannSonsLife/

Twin Sisters Lodge cleans cemetery

Twin Sisters Lodge joined with the Blanco Cemetery Association and invited the community to help clean up the Blanco Memorial Cemetery on May 6. Clean-up was much needed after a winter of heavy winds and ice storms. Above - President Marcus Ethridge and Blanco Cemetery Association President Gail McClelland are pictured as well as other volunteers for the day, on right.

Spring Branch Lodge donates to food bank

Spring Branch Lodge donated to the Provisions Food Bank for its Join Hands Day project. Food items and paper goods were collected and taken to the facility in Bulverde.

Join Hands Day

Boerne Lodge donates to Grief Camp

In observance of Join Hands Day, Boerne Lodge donated to the Hermann Sons Life Grief Support Camp Session for children of Uvalde. The $500 check was presented at the June meeting. Pictured, from left, are Home Office Compliance Director Ana Vasquez accepting the check from Marilyn Vogt and President Barbara D’Spain.

Hondo Victory and Dunlay give to food bank

Hondo Victory Lodge joined with Dunlay Lodge in a coordinated food drive to benefit the Medina County Food Pantry for Join Hands Day. Pictured are, from left, Debbie Payne, Aurline Tschirhart, Loraine Miller, Nan Persyn, Betty Ann Prewitt, Dolly Meyer and Stan Meyer.

Columbia Lodge joins with center

For Join Hands Day, Columbia Lodge members, pictured on right, partnered with the Resource Center and S4 on May 20 to host bingo games. The Resource Center is a nonprofit driven to empower the community and all people affected by HIV through education, health/wellness and advocacy. The first shift of volunteers was tasked with event set-up complete with tablecloths and free swag. Second shift worked during the festivities checking in on already fully engaged players and then event breakdown. Bingo is hosted by S4 the third weekend of every month and is a very successful fund-raiser for the Resource Center.

DONALD E. VARNER

Mission-Alamo Lodge

Died May 10, 2015 • Age 65

COLLEEN M. GRIFFIN

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

Died Oct. 31, 2015 • Age 86

VERNON H. MOELLER

Siemering Lodge

Died Oct. 12, 2016 • Age 65

NORA KONVICKA

Schulenburg Lodge

Died Oct. 31, 2016 • Age 78

DARYCE A. NOTTINGHAM

Biry Lodge

Died Aug. 20, 2017 • Age 92

IRMA L. DIAL

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died Oct. 5, 2017 • Age 95

LA DONNA JO BLOCH

La Vernia Lodge

Died Nov. 16, 2018 • Age 85

WILFRED L. HENNEKE

Bernardo Lodge

Died May 15, 2019 • Age 72

LARRY A. ENGBROCK

Harmonia Lodge

Died July 6, 2019 • Age 75

CHRISTOPHER BLAKENEY

Karnes City Lodge

Died Sept. 13, 2019 • Age 59

DOROTHY J. ARBUCKLE

Brunhilde Lodge

Died Nov. 15, 2019 • Age 91

JANET L. FRITZ

Pershing Lodge

Died Oct. 29, 2021 • Age 67

ROY T. SMITH

Weesatche Lodge

Died Oct. 7, 2022 • Age 80

RENEE L. HOY

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died Oct. 15, 2022 • Age 62

LEE ROY SCHILLING

Austin Lodge

Died Nov. 11, 2022 • Age 92

KAREN L. HALL

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

Died Dec. 12, 2022 • Age 75

PATRICIA R. DYER

Kirby Lodge

Died Jan. 10, 2023 • Age 86

In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members

NANCY M. HARTZOG

El Paso Lodge

Died Jan. 16, 2023 • Age 84

VICKIE S. IJAMS

Dunlay Lodge

Died Jan. 27, 2023 • Age 70

MARGARET R.H DUKARM

Comfort Lodge

Died Feb. 7, 2023 • Age 80

RUTH M. POTH

Poth Lodge

Died Feb. 14, 2023 • Age 103

SAMMIE W. WILLIAMSON

San Marcos Lodge

Died Feb. 16, 2023 • Age 96

LAWRENCE W. GOLD

Fredericksburg Lodge

Died Feb. 22, 2023 • Age 85

WILLIAM K. WRIGHT

Pershing Lodge

Died Feb. 23, 2023 • Age 91

DONALD W. WALLACE

Comfort Lodge

Died Feb. 23, 2023 • Age 73

LORA MAE JANECKA

Laubach Lodge

Died Feb. 25, 2023 • Age 87

BETTY J. SCHIRMER

Macdona Lodge

Died Feb. 28, 2023 • Age 91

CLIFFORD BOEHM

Karnes City Lodge

Died March 3, 2023 • Age 70

H.G. WESTMORELAND

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

Died March 5, 2023 • Age 78

LUCY D. WORLEY

Yorktown Lodge

Died March 5, 2023 • Age 81

ELENOR L. FRIESENHAHN

Prinz Solms Lodge

Died March 7, 2023 • Age 86

MARGARET L. WHITE

Vineta Lodge

Died March 9, 2023 • Age 95

PEGGY A.C. NOLAN

New Braunfels Lodge

Died March 12, 2023 • Age 62

BILLIE A. MLADENKA

Da Costa Lodge

Died March 14, 2023 • Age 97

DARLENE RHODES

Karnes City Lodge

Died March 16, 2023 • Age 79

DAVID G. HAVERLAH

Poth Lodge

Died March 19, 2023 • Age 63

AUGUST J. ORTS

Poth Lodge

Died March 21, 2023 • Age 73

WILBERT L. BOURQUIN SR.

Pershing Lodge

Died March 25, 2023 • Age 84

JACK M. DUBOSE

Gonzales Lodge

Died March 30, 2023 • Age 93

LINDA K. RUETHER

Shelby Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 73

IDA L. SULLIVAN

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 88

MARVIN L. KLAUS

Siemering Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 92

SHIRLEY A. TRUDEAU

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 86

LAUREN A. RECIO

Lone Oak Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 9

ALLYNE R. CHAPMAN

Moulton Lodge

Died April 2, 2023 • Age 77

INGEBORG M. BUCHHOLZ

New Braunfels Lodge

Died April 3, 2023 • Age 97

ROBERTA L.T. NELMS

Vineta Lodge

Died April 3, 2023 • Age 85

E. FRED WILLMS JR.

Lockhart Lodge

Died April 4, 2023 • Age 90

ARTHUR H. MAHAN

Yorktown Lodge

Died April 5, 2023 • Age 97

JOYCE H. HOFFMANN

Marion Lodge

Died April 6, 2023 • Age 95

LYNDON R. HOMANN

Niederwald Lodge

Died April 8, 2023 • Age 80

ESTHER E. SCHMIDT

San Marcos Lodge

Died April 11, 2023 • Age 98

ALTON E. VOIGT JR.

Anton Wenzel Lodge

Died April 11, 2023 • Age 76

NORA E. JANTZEN

Giddings Lodge

Died April 13, 2023 • Age 91

ROY D. CHARLES

Fort Worth Lodge

Died April 13, 2023 • Age 69

JAMES A. PATIN SR.

Pershing Lodge

Died April 13, 2023 • Age 90

KAREN CLENDENNEN

Weesatche Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 62

ADOLPH W. SCHAEFER

Brenham Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 89

JANETTE C. HAMILTON

Paul Vogt Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 93

MELVIN F. SIEBOLD

Harmonia Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 82

LUCILLE R. ENGLAND

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 96

FLORENCE C. TERRY

Fredericksburg Lodge

Died April 14, 2023 • Age 89

BRUCE P. HEVNER

Pershing Lodge

Died April 15, 2023 • Age 74

RICHARD E. BARTOSKEWITZ

Harmonia Lodge

Died April 16, 2023 • Age 83

SALLY W. OGDEN

Pershing Lodge

Died April 19, 2023 • Age 89

MARY L. BERNHARD

Fredericksburg Lodge

Died April 23, 2023 • Age 89

WILLIAM W. BEHNSCH

Boerne Lodge

Died April 28, 2023 • Age 89

MARY H. SCHUMACHER

Jourdanton Lodge

Died April 30, 2023 • Age 84

BETTY L. PETERS

Bryan Lodge

Died May 2, 2023 • Age 78

DARRELL W. MEYER

Brenham Lodge

Died May 2, 2023 • Age 61

WERNER R. LAMPRECHT

Da Costa Lodge

Died May 5, 2023 • Age 94

The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.

Answers to puzzles on Pg. 28

85 Years

MARY A. PINTARIC

Vineta Lodge

75 Years

FRANCES M. ALBERT

LEE M. KOHLENBERG

LYNN E. KOHLENBERG

Austin Lodge

PAUL C. OTT

Castroville Lodge

ADOLPH C. PACHER

Cat Spring Lodge

THEO J. WITTLIFF JR.

Coupland Lodge

CONSTANCE C. JOHNSEN

Fort Worth Lodge

ARLIE G. BRUCKS

Hondo Lodge

MILDRED L. HUEBNER

Houston Lodge

MERLENE A. RIPPSTEIN

Karnes City Lodge

KATHRYN E. NOBLE

Kypfer-Salge Lodge

MARLIN TANNEBERGER

La Vernia Lodge

BETTY M. CHAGGARIS

MATA N.L. ORTH

Louise Schuetze Lodge

DELBERT TANNEBERGER

New Braunfels Lodge

JOHN D. STOELTJE

Poth Lodge

SHIRLEY K. TWIDWELL

Twin Sisters Lodge

HELEN A. PRICE

Weesatche Lodge

70 Years

MILTON F. BRASWELL JR. Bryan Lodge

CHARLES E. REAL Converse Lodge

ELMER G. ADAMEK Da Costa Lodge

CHARLES HATZENBUEHLER JR.

MARY J. JOHNSON

CHERYL A. SHONE Dallas Lodge

HARRY SUEHS Deanville Lodge

WILLIAM M. BOLLMAN

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

EDWARD J. KANNING

ADOLPH L.

LUTZENBERGER JR.

THOMAS J. NECKAR

ELLIS E. RIPPSTEIN JR.

ALBERT E. STREY JR. Harmonia Lodge

BETTY J. EVANS Helotes Lodge

GERHART J. KLUMB Jourdanton Lodge

R.G. RIPPSTEIN JR. Karnes City Lodge

SHARON H. BURKETT La Grange Lodge

SHARON A. BOONE

BETTY J. WEBB

Louise Schuetze Lodge

CORDELIA N. HUNKLER Lubbock Lodge

PAMALA G. JACKEL Macdona Lodge

MARILYNN R. FRASE McGregor Lodge

Pioneers

GARLAND R. WOYTASCZYK

Mission-Alamo Lodge

WILMA DUCHO

Moulton Lodge

LERNA K. HANSEL

Nordheim Lodge

GERARD F. LOHRKE

JAMES W. LOHRKE

Pershing Lodge

ELVY R. BURRIS

Plum Lodge

EARNEST H. LEHNHOFF

ROBERT F. LEHNHOFF

Poth Lodge

BARBARA G. MORRISH Rowena Lodge

JENNESS R. GILLES

ERNST R. KROPP

Seguin Lodge

JOSEPH J. EISENHAUER

KATHLEEN N. EISENHAUER

Twin Sisters Lodge

KENNETH W. STAAS

JOHN H. WESLEY JR. Waco-Robinson Lodge

60 Years

AUBERT V. JAEGER

Brenham Lodge

MIDGE

POIRRIER-CARPENTER

Brunhilde Lodge

SANDY D. MEYER

Columbus Lodge

DARLENE A. VAJDAK

Deanville Lodge

JOEL S. SHERRILL

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

NATALIE C. JASINSKI

Gay Hill Lodge

RUTH I. KOPROSKI

Gulf Lodge

LAURIE A.L. KURTZ

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

TAMMY B. HAECKER

Kirby Lodge

SANDRA A. D. FILIPPO

CYNTHIA M. LEWIS

LAVERNE K. WILSON

SHERRI G. WOLFSHOHL

Louise Schuetze Lodge

GORDON GRUETZMACHER

Nordheim Lodge

SHARON L. CABE

Old Glory Lodge

MICHAEL LANGEHENNIG

VIRGINIA A. PRIFOGLE

SAMUEL L. TREAT

Pershing Lodge

ALBERT H. LOEHR JR. Rutersville Lodge

GREGORY J. LEWIS

F.H. WILSON III

Siemering Lodge

DENISE A.W. GROSS

DARRELL W. WOODY

DENNIS L. WOODY Spring Branch Lodge

ROSALYN R. DIKES

SYLVIA E. LOE Vineta Lodge

BRENDA J. PODSIM Yorktown Lodge

50 Years

CAROL M. BECK

BRANDY L. STEWART

LESLIE E. STEWART

Austin Lodge

MIKE J. SOLARCZYK

Boerne Lodge

CHRISTINE RUST

Bryan Lodge

CYNTHIA L. ATOMANCZYK

Cameron Lodge

JOYLENE F. HERRERA

Cibolo Lodge

ELIZABETH E. STAGLIK

Comfort Lodge

CYNTHIA R. ARNOLD

DENISE M. CRAIN

GEORGE J. FEY

GEORGIA A. FEY

KATHRYN B. JOHNSON

CHARLES D. WILLIAMSON

Corpus Christi Lodge

FABIAN J. OPIELA Da Costa Lodge

TRISHA A. ICKE Fredericksburg Lodge

LEIGH A. ISELT Giddings Lodge

IMOGENE A. RAINEY

JOHNNY R. SOFKA Gonzales Lodge

CORIE A. BISHOP Haskell Lodge

JAMES L. KLEIN Hondo Lodge

NANCY L. MCKINNON Karnes City Lodge

BRYAN J. MEDINA Kirby Lodge

MELINDA K. BLACK Louise Schuetze Lodge

LEIGH D. ENDERLIN Mission-Alamo Lodge

RHONDA K. MURPHY Odessa Lodge

BRIAN P. DIETERT

CHRISTINE D. MARBACH Paul Vogt Lodge

CARISSA E. SCOGGINS Pershing Lodge

BONNIE K. SIGWALD Rockport Lodge

DALE L. MEINARDUS Rutersville Lodge

DAVID C. BOEDEKER

ERLEEN M. BOEDEKER SUZANNE RABKE Shiner Lodge

DAVID M. DURY

RAYMOND M. SOLARCZYK

THOMAS A. SOLARCZYK Siemering Lodge

RENAE J. POSS Spring Branch Lodge

TED F. LOGEMAN JR. Yorktown Lodge

WERNER L. BORTH

Yorktown Lodge

Betty Wisian has received her 75-year membership pin. She is a member of Niederwald Lodge and has been a member since Jan. 13, 1948. She resides in a nursing home in Kyle.

Randal Seewald has received his 70-year membership pin. He is a member of Anton Wenzel Lodge and has been a member since March 16, 1953. He resides in McQueeney.

Donations

Donations to the Home Fund in Memory of:

SALLY W. OGDEN

RUTH C. LAMPMAN

WILLIAM K. WRIGHT

Donor: Pershing Lodge

NORA JANTZEN

JANET NAMKEN

Donor: Giddings Lodge

Pioneers

JULIUS DUBCAK MAX THIELE

ROSALIE MIZENMAYER

Donor: Coupland Lodge

BRYAN ROTHERMEL

Donor: Brenham Lodge

DWIGHT SHAFER

Donor: Boerne Lodge

Donations to the Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

INGEBORG M. BUCHHOLZ

Donors: New Braunfels Lodge

CHARLES SMITH DORIS CLASSEN Donor: Mission-Alamo Lodge

Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of:

JOHN HOOG

Donor: Stan and Karen Steiger

GLENWOOD VIERUS SR.

Donor: Brenham Lodge

Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

JOHN HOOG Donors: Harmonia Lodge

Holly Warriner has received her 60-year membership pin. She is a member of Twin Sisters Lodge and has been a member since Oct. 24, 1963. She resides in Richland Hills.

Janice Williamson, 81, has received her 70-year membership pin. She is a member of Corpus Christi Lodge and has been a member since June 18, 1953.

Jackie Schawe has received his 70-year membership pin. He is a member of Niederwald Lodge and has been a member since Aug. 4, 1953.

MEMORIAL DONATION FORM

Name of Deceased: Acknowledgement from

Retirement Home Retirement Home Scholarship Fund

Camp

Camp Scholarship Fund

Grief Support Session at Camp

to go to:

Name:

Address: City, State, Zip: Donor:

Address: City, State, Zip:

Date:

Amount: $ Clip

Donation addresses

HSL Youth Camp Shannon Gaffney Scholarship Fund

288 Rio Ranchero

Pipe Creek, TX 78063

Retirement Home Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 689

Comfort TX 78013

Home Office

P.O. Box 1941

San Antonio, TX 78297

Grief Camp, Memorials for Retirement Home and Camp can be mailed to the Home Office.

Congratulations Hermann Sons Life Graduates!

JAVION CAMPOS, a member of Cibolo Lodge, graduated from New Braunfels High School. He graduated a year early but walked with the class of 2023. He will attend UTSA to pursue a degree in accounting with plans on becoming a CPA. In high school, Javion was a member of the National Honor Society, Green Cord Program (which recognizes students with 150 or more volunteer hours) and finished in the top 10 percent of his class. He is the son of Katherine Campos.

JULIANA REESE DE LUNA, a member of Boerne Lodge, graduated from Incarnate Word High School. She plans to study criminal justice at Emporia University on an academic and softball scholarship. Juliana received the President’s Award for Educational Achievement, NFCA All-American Scholar Athlete, TAPPS Academic All State, TAPPS First Team All-District and Second Team All-State for softball. She is the daughter of Tanya and Joe De Luna.

BRIANNA GARCIA, a member of Bexar Lodge, graduated from William J. Brennan High School. In addition to her high school diploma, she earned a medical assistant certificate. Brianna danced with the Hermann Sons Life NW Bexar School of Dance. She will continue her education to become a registered nurse and plans to become a pediatric cardiologist. Brianna is the daughter of Alan and Angela Lara.

BROOKE NICOLE GOURLEY, a member of Prinz Solms Lodge, graduated magna cum laude from Ronald Reagan High School. She completed a dental assistant program while in high school. Brooke will attend Texas A&M University Corpus Christi and plans to become a dentist. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, golfed, ran track and was active in community service and Community Bible Church. Brooke was 5-years-old when she began dancing with Hermann Sons Life Hill Country School of Dance. This year she was colonel of the Stargazers Dance Team and won first place in the Senior Spotlight for the Crowd Pleasers Dance Competition. She attended Camp and was a C.I.T. in 2021. Brooke was awarded a $1000 scholarship from Prinz Solms Lodge. She is the daughter of Courtney and Travis Gourley.

TYLER GRISCOM, a member of New Braunfels Lodge, graduated from New Braunfels High School. He will attend Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University to study aeronautical engineering (propulsion) this fall. He hopes to design rocket engines for space flight. While in high school, Tyler was a member of the National Honor Society, was an AP Scholar, earned College Board National Indigenous Recognition, received an Outstanding Engineering Award as well as a Hermann Sons Life scholarship. He will work at Hilltop Camp this summer as a counselor. Tyler is the son of Scott and Judy Griscom.

MADISON HEINSOHN, a member of La Vernia Lodge, graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in ag communications and journalism. She is currently employed with Germania Insurance in Brenham in the Marketing Department. Madison is the daughter of Eric and Amy Heinsohn of Stockdale.

Congratulations Hermann Sons Life Graduates!

DORIAN MAYORGA HOLLOWAY, a member of MissionAlamo Lodge, graduated with honors from East Central High School. He will attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi to study marine biology and will be a member of the cross country/track team.

JENNA KOERNER, a member of Jourdanton Lodge, graduated with honors from Vista Ridge High School in Cedar Park. She will attend Stephen F. Austin State University and major in nutrition and dietetics. In high school, she was a two-year captain of the dance team, editor on the yearbook staff, member of the National Honor Society, member of the Spanish Honor Society and a member of AVID. She is the daughter of Greg and Tisha Koerner. Grandparents are Harvey and JoElla Woelke Koerner, members of Austin Lodge and great-grandmother Ella Woelke.

JACOB KOHLEFFEL, a member of Corpus Christi Lodge, graduated from the Mathematics and Science Academy. He plans to attend the University of the South where he was accepted into the business honors program. While in high school, Jacob earned more than 40 hours of college credit and was on the dean’s list for three semesters. He was a student council officer and worked a part-time job his junior and senior year. Jacob is the son of Michael and Lorene Kohleffel.

WYATT KOOP, a member of Jackson County Lodge, graduated from Industrial High School. He plans to attend Blinn College at the Bryan campus. He is the son of Casey and Diane Koop.

KAITLYN FAITH KOSTELNIK, a member of Needville Lodge, graduated from Needville High School. She will attend Texas State University in the fall. In high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council (president), NHS Blue Jay Band, she played contra bass clarinet and was a member of the Color Guard and Band Council serving as president. Kaitlyn was a Blue Jay Stage Company member. She served as president and participated in musicals and plays winning many awards in One Act Play including multiple All-Star Cast and Best Performer awards and was an International Thespian Society member. Kaitlyn is the daughter of Keith and Melissa Kostelnik.

DELANEY LOOSEMORE, a member of Gulf Lodge, graduated magna cum laude from Concordia University Texas with a bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences. She was a four-year collegiate athlete. Delaney plans to attend Texas A&M San Antonio this fall to pursue a master’s degree. She is the daughter of Erin Loosemore and the late Chris Loosemore.

Congratulations Hermann Sons Life Graduates!

RYAN LUCKEY, a member of Cameron Lodge, graduated from Rockdale High School. He plans to attend Texas A&M University in the fall and major in agribusiness in the Department of Agricultural Economics. After Texas A&M, he plans to join the Air Force as a tactical air control party (TACP) operator and then pursue a career as an agribusiness manager or risk manager. In high school, Ryan was involved in FFA and 4-H activities and served as FFA president and 4-H president his senior year. He was active in the community and served in leadership roles for community service projects. Ryan participated in athletics including football and powerlifting. He was a regional qualifier in powerlifting his junior and senior year. Ryan is the son of Paul and Rebecca Luckey. The Luckey Family is a 100% Hermann Sons Life Family with all four of their children. Ryan is the grandson of Judy York, also a member.

EMMA LUENSMANN, a member of Seguin Lodge, graduated from Marion High School. She plans to attend Blinn College in Brenham and later transfer to Texas A&M University to major in animal science to become a livestock nutritionist. Emma has been a member of New Berlin 4-H and Marion FFA for 10 years. She has shown turkeys, swine and steers. She was a member of the National Honor Society, played junior varsity volleyball and junior and varsity softball. Emma was selected to represent her sophomore and senior classes for Homecoming. She is the daughter of Darren and Kim Luensmann.

AMELIA ROSE MERAZ, a member of Maxwell Lodge, graduated from Prairie Lea High School and was the class valedictorian. She plans to attend Austin Community College to pursue a degree in education. In high school, Amelia was class president, was an honor roll student, was a cheerleader and served as captain, played varsity volleyball and was captain, played basketball, tennis and competed in track and field. She earned numerous awards on these teams and earned the Sportsmanship Award. Amelia was a football team manager, served on the yearbook staff, was in the Gifted and Talented Program, was a Girl Scout, a PTO volunteer, a PLBC volunteer and Tri-Community Library Toddler Time leader. She attended Hermann Sons Life Camp all available years and participated in the dance class program for five years. She is the daughter of Tamika and Adrian Chavez.

ADRIE KATE NIEMEYER, a member of Brenham Lodge, graduated with honors from Brenham High School. She will attend Tarleton State University and major in nursing. Her goal is to become a pediatric nurse. While in high school, she was a member of the National Honor Society and served as an officer, was a Student Council member and officer, was an AP Scholar and the recipient of the College Board National Rural and Small-Town Award. Adrie was a member of the HOSA-Future Health Professionals Organization and the cross-country team. She was a member of 4-H for 10 years with many accomplishments including serving as a Bluebonnet 4-H Club officer, was Champion Drive Mentor, Bucket Calf Mentor and a Bronze Star recipient. Adrie is a certified lifeguard and has worked at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center for the past two years. She is the daughter of Alisa Niemeyer and Myles Niemeyer.

AVA PHELPS, a member of Spring Branch Lodge, graduated from Antonian College Preparatory. She will be going to Texas A&M University for a degree in agribusiness. Her parents are Michelle and Chris Phelps.

NICOLE EMILY PRUSKI, a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge, graduated magna cum laude from East Central High School. She will attend Texas A&M University in College Station and major in agricultural communications. Nicole will serve as a state officer for the Texas FFA Association for 2023-2024. She was awarded the following scholarships, Bexar County S.A.L.E. FFA Scholar, Texas A&M Presidential Achievement Scholar, Texas A&M University Dean’s Excellence Scholar, National FFA Scholar - Grow Ag Leaders, Bexar County Farm Bureau Scholar, Norman Vestal Rotary Scholar, Bexar County Junior Livestock Show Scholar and Knights of Columbus Council Scholar. Nicole was a volleyball captain, a member of the National Honor Society, FFA Chapter President, Area VII FFA Vice President, Superintendent Student of the Month and awarded the Outstanding Senior - FFA Award. She is the daughter of Roxy and Allen Pruski.

Congratulations

Hermann Sons Life Graduates!

CHLOE MCKENNA SCHIENER, a member of Niederwald Lodge, graduated from Hays High School. She plans to attend Texas State University and study business/premed. While in high school Chloe was a member of the National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Shari and Kim Knippa.

ALYSSA VARENHORST, a member of Cibolo Lodge, graduated cum laude from Texas Lutheran University on May 13, 2023. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in criminal justice. She is currently pursuing a certification in fraud examination and plans to spend her career in the legal world fighting fraud. While attending TLU, she was the captain of the cheer team, active in her sorority, Xi Tau, and was also a member of TLU’s inaugural acrobatics and tumbling team. Alyssa is officially the first alumnus of the team. She is the daughter of Don and Joanna Varenhorst.

Howie’s Happenings

Furry friends are the best mood-lifting, stress relievers

By ROBIN CZARNEK President and CEO

With the summer heat upon us, Howie and Beau have been limiting their time outside, which has turned out to be quite an adventure for Dave and I. They are always looking for something to keep them entertained and it’s not always ideal. Most recently, they found billiards chalk and talcum powder and proceeded to decorate our stairs and living room with it but were nice enough to put the talcum powder bottle back where they found it upstairs.

We just got them a little plastic pool since they seem to love splashing around in water, so I hope to have pictures of them playing in the water to share.

They also have an affinity for peanut butter filled pretzels. Somehow, they managed to take the bulk sized peanut butter pretzel container from Costco through the doggie door and into our back yard.

It’s never a dull moment with these two and we are always laughing at their antics. We’re thinking we need to put up a hidden camera to catch them in action while we’re out.

While the messes they make can be a nuisance, few things compare to the unconditional love dogs bring to the family. Both jump up and down with excitement when we get

home. They both have decided their bedtime is whenever I go to bed, and they follow me up the stairs and go right to sleep. The minute we stir in the morning, they are right at the side of the bed, ready to say good morning and give kisses!

If you have been thinking about adding a new pup to your family, do it! They are the best mood-lifting, stress reliev-

ers I can think of, if you don’t mind a mess now and then.

Howie and Beau wanted to share their friend, April, with you. April is just one of the many adorable pups of all kinds located at Heart of Texas SPCA/ HOT K9 Rescue.

If you’re interested in meeting any of the pups at HOTK9 or for more information, please email: hotk9rescue@yahoo.

com to schedule a time to meet them.

For more information and to view all of the amazing dogs available for adoption, please check out Heart of Texas SPCA / HOTK9 Rescue on Facebook or at www.heartoftexasspca. com. Keep in mind that Heart of Texas SPCA/HOT K9 Rescue is a volunteer run organization, so email is best.

JACKSON WILDER is a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge and graduated cum laude from Ronald Reagan High School in San Antonio. Jackson is an Eagle Scout and will attend Abilene Christian University to study theatre.

The summer heat means more time inside for Beau, left, and Howie. They are finding ways to entertain themselves but it usually leads to mischief.

This sweet dog, April, needs a home. Visit hotk9rescue@yahoo. com for information.

Despite their antics, Dad (Dave Czarnek) always has love for Beau and Howie.

Congratulations Scholarship Recipients! Retirement Home awards four senior scholarships

COMFORT – Hermann

Sons

Life Retirement Home Scholarships have been awarded to four high school graduates. A total of 25 eligible applications were judged on May 19 by a group of four residents and staff.

The 2023 recipients are Jacob Kohleffel, a member of Corpus Christi Lodge; Tamara Otto, a member of Schulenburg Lodge; Ray Allen Schaefer, a member of Laubach Lodge; and Emma Traugott, a member of MissionAlamo Lodge.

Each student will receive $1,500 to further their education.

To be eligible, students must be a member in good standing, complete an application and write an essay titled “What Hermann Sons Life Means to Me.”

Jacob Kohleffel

Jacob, the son of Mike and Lorene Kohleffel of Portland, graduated from UTRGV Mathematics and Science Academy. He was a Hermann Sons Life camper for three years and later became a CIT and a counselor. He plans to attend Sewanee: The University of the South and study economics.

In his essay, Jacob wrote, “Camp every summer has been one of my favorite things growing up. I met some of my closest friends as a counselor. I know this experience is not unique to me. Hermann Sons Life has provided many people with a community of friends and has given people peace of mind in the event of disaster. For me, Hermann Sons Life is reassurance. Every year, camp gives me something to look forward to. I knew that no matter how stressed I was at the end of the school year, I had camp waiting for me.

“I have seen firsthand that Hermann Sons Life has the same impact on other people. I have watched my sister look forward to coming to camp all year; I have heard her talk about working there for years. I also witnessed this as a camp counselor.

I spoke to many kids who were shy, did not make friends easily, and came out of their comfort zone at camp. Through my time at camp, Hermann Sons Life has given me confidence in my future. Overall, my time at Hermann Sons Life Camp has been a transformative and empowering experience.

“Hermann Sons also gives me the reassurance that if something ever happens to me, my family will be taken care of. Despite this element of Hermann Sons not being a major concern in my life now, it is reassuring to know that when I have a family, they will be safe. It has also been a place for me to grow up and interact with the world. Hermann Sons has given me friends and memories I will take with me for the rest of my life, and I am grateful for the experiences offered to me.”

Tamara Otto

Tamara, the daughter of Keith and Stacy Otto of Schulenburg, graduated from Schulenburg High School. She was a camper for four years, a CIT and a counselor. Tamara plans to attend Texas A&M University and enter the nursing program to later become a labor and delivery nurse.

In her essay, Tamara wrote, “Hermann Sons Life has been a large part of my life for the past ten years. Watching my older sisters enjoy a week-long ‘vacation’ at camp was something I envied

as a little girl.

“Hermann Sons Life means so much to me as it has given me life-long friendships, taught me responsibility, and blessed me with my love of the outdoors.

“At a young age, I was very shy. However, camp allowed me to explore and gain confidence.

“Overall, Hermann Sons Life has provided me with such a memorable childhood as I am now able to be confident, responsible, work well with others, and create authentic friendships! “

Ray Allen Schaefer

Ray, the son of Allen and Tammy Schaefer of New Braunfels, graduated from Canyon High School. He attended Camp for five years. Ray plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station and study engineering.

In his essay, Ray wrote, “In my younger years, I was fortunate enough to attend Hermann Sons Life Summer Camp. The experience I gained from this camp has shaped the person I am today, instilling values and skills that have been of value to me throughout my life.

“One of the most important aspects of Hermann Sons Life Camp was a focus on community. The camp brought together children from different backgrounds, placed them in cabins, and encouraged them to have fun and work together. This experience taught me the importance of building relationships,

networking, and connecting with people. The sense of belonging and brotherhood that I felt at camp has carried with me throughout my life, and I strive to create similar situations in my personal and professional relationships.

“Hermann Sons Life Camp also created a sense of responsibility and leadership within myself. The counselors encouraged campers to take on leadership roles and to be responsible for their actions. This experience has given me the confidence to take on leadership roles in school organizations, work, and other areas of my life.

“...attending Hermann Sons Life Camp has been a defining experience in my life. The values and skills that I learned at camp have shaped the person I am today. I am grateful for the community, responsibility, leadership, and commitment that were instilled in me through this experience.”

Emma Traugott

Emma, daughter of Robin and Michael Traugott of St. Hedwig, graduated from East Central High School. She participated in the Hermann Sons School of Dance program and has attended Camp since 2018 and is now a counselor. Emma plans to attend Texas A&M University at College Station and study ag communications. She aspires to be a rodeo announcer.

In her essay, Emma wrote, “From being a camper to CIT and now a camp counselor at Hermann Sons Life Camp it has earned a special place in my heart, it changed me in ways I didn’t think were imaginable.

“Through the ups and downs of all of the summers I spent there, it gave me the best memories that I will forever and always cherish and friendships that will last a lifetime. It is one of the best experiences ever. Not only did it teach me life lessons and help me grow as a person, but it prepared me to be successful in college. I was on my own the whole summer and responsible for my own schedule. I learned how to be independent and manage my time with things that would normally take me longer than usual. I had to juggle my personal needs and the needs of others I was looking out for. I had to be organized and keep a space of my own while also sharing with everyone else. I was around people every day, so I learned how to get comfortable meeting new people and dealing with the ones that weren’t necessarily having the best of days.

“Furthermore, Hermann Sons Life also provides my family with life insurance, and when the time comes it will provide my family with the resources needed, without it I would not be able to attend this life changing camp.”

Jacob Kohleffel Tamara Otto Ray Allen Schaefer Emma Traugott

Next meeting Aug. 13

Hochheim-Prairie awards scholarship

YOAKUM – Hochheim-Prairie Lodge will meet Sunday, Aug. 13, at Turner Hall at 5 p.m. The lodge awarded a scholarship to Gage Dicke, son of Carri Dicke and grandson of Carolyn and Charlie Hoepfl and Sandra

Yorktown Lodge awards scholarships

Yorktown Lodge awarded scholarships to high school graduates

Carleigh

Yorktown Lodge awarded a scholarship to high school graduate

Austin Rios pictured with his grandparents, lodge President Gail Garcia and Trustee Scott Wolf.

Dallas will meet July 23

DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will meet Sunday, July 23, at 1 p.m. at the Hall. Everyone is encouraged to attend. Food and drinks will be available.

The lodge held a member appreciation dinner and pin presentation on May 21 at El Fenix Restaurant. Special guest was Vice Chair of the Board David Wolf.

David addressed the group and discussed insurance, annuities

and other matters and answered questions.

Congratulations to the following who received their 70year membership pins, Charles Hatzenbueler, Jr. of Arlington, a member since July 2, 1953; Mary

J. Johnson of Dallas, a member since July 3, 1953; and Cheryl A. Shone of Arlington, a member since July 2, 1953.

– Andy Schellenberg

Dicke. He will be attending Texas State Technical College in the fall. The scholarship was presented at the Yoakum High School awards program.

In May, the lodge donated toward refreshments for the Memo-

rial Day program for veterans held at the fire station. Veterans from the lodge were Charlie Hoepfl and Wilburn Pargmann. A flag program was planned for the June 11 meeting.

– Reporter

Dallas Lodge held a member appreciation dinner at El

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge awarded a scholarship to Gage Dicke. He is pictured with President Janet Zabransky at the awards program held at Yoakum High School.

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge donated toward refreshments for the Memorial Day program for veterans at the fire station. Pictured are President Janet Zabransky, Carolyn Hoepfl and City of Yoakum employees.

Niederwald Lodge will meet Aug. 1

Niederwald Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Connie and Harry Schriber, 54 years, and Joyce and Don Dailey, 53 years, at the June meeting. The lodge welcomed four new members. In observance of Flag Day, a special poem was read. The next meeting is Aug. 1. A July meeting will not be held.

Adeline Schubert, 93, celebrated a birthday at the June meeting of Niederwald Lodge.

Door prize winners at the Niederwald Lodge June meeting were Janice Kuhen, left, and Betty Duesterhest.

Boehm, Emie Bolting and Carlie Villarreal pictured with Chris Hosinski.

Fenix Restaurant in May. Pictured are, from left, Terri and Fred Holmes, Andy Schellenberg, Vice Chair of the Board David Wolf, Clint Holmes and Stephanie Stewart.

Anton Wenzel pioneers receive membership pins

Karen Robins receives her splitthe-pot winnings from President Edward Elizondo at the Anton Wenzel Lodge June meeting. Pin presentations were held, and a brisket meal was served. The lodge will not meet in July due to the July 4th holiday. The lodge will provide pizza at the August meeting and members are asked to bring side dishes and items for the raffle.

Pershing Lodge will meet on July 5

SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet on July 5 at 7 p.m. Hot dogs and apple pie will be served, and bingo will follow the meal.

Members who recently passed away were Ruth C. Lampman, 97; Sally W. Ogden, 89 and William K. Wright, 91.

Prayers were requested for Tony Valek who is on the sick list and for his wife Carolyn.

General Bee met in June

TYNAN – General Bee Lodge met June 3 and recognized member Melba Stridde who celebrated her 100th birthday on May 28. Her sister and brother-in-law, Verna Mae and H.H. Laechelin, were in attendance to help celebrate. She has been a member since 1986.

A tribute to the American flag was read by President Marvin Crutchfield in remembrance of Flag Day on June 14.

Members were reminded to encourage more members to attend meetings, as well as to seek out new members.

General Bee Lodge recognized 100th birthday celebrant Melba Stridde, right, at the June meeting. She is pictured with her sister Verna Mae Laechelin who helped the lodge celebrate the milestone.

Pershing

Square Dance Club

Celebrating June wedding anniversaries were Emily and Kenneth Wallace, 56 years and Betty and John Opiela, 21 years.

President Beth Warne won the $35 attendance prize, and Betty Opiela won the split-the-pot drawing.

– Dorothy Pawlik

Everyone welcomed to join dancers

It’s almost July. Lot of people have activities going on including those of us who square dance. On May 19 we graduated a class of students. They all dance very well. Square dancing is easy as they all found out. The State Festival in Bryan

was held June 15-18. There were numerous dancers from all over Texas and neighboring states.

We will be dancing at the San Antonio Home Association, 525 South St. Mary’s St., from 8-10 p.m. on July 7 and 21. All visitors

are welcome to “come on down.” Our caller does an excellent job, it will be worth your time!

Wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable summer. Have fun and remember a square dancer is a friend you haven’t met yet!

– Harold Dillashaw

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented Lawrence Burns a 70-year membership pin at the June meeting of Anton Wenzel Lodge.

Anton Wenzel Lodge President Edward Elizondo recognized birthday celebrants, from left, Alyssa Shaner, Veronica Galloway and Blandina Mendez at the June meeting.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented a 60-membership pin to Martin Holub at the June meeting.

Lodge recognized June wedding anniversary celebrants John and Betty Opiela, 21 years and Kenneth and Emily Wallace, 56 years.

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.

– Reporter

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.

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

Vineta will meet on July 6

SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will meet July 6. A meal of lasagna and salad will be served. Members are asked to bring school supplies for the St. PJ’s Children’s Home. Supplies will also be collected in August.

On Sept. 7, the lodge will celebrate its 122nd anniversary. Pioneers and past presidents will be honored. Pioneers who have received a pin in the mail are invited to attend for a pin presentation.

For meal planning, RSVP by calling 210-707-3652 by Aug. 27.

Hannah Jordan won the splitthe-pot prize at the June meeting. Attendance-award winners were Carol Bielke, Genny Kraus, Ruth Bailey and Emily Roberts. Everyone enjoyed sandwiches, chips and ice cream. Irene Kace provided the cake.

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Mission-Alamo Lodge ladies who dressed up for May include,

Vineta Lodge President President Debbie Jordan, from left, presents birthday greetings to member Irene Kace and Ron Roberts.

Harmonia to celebrate anniversary at July meeting

SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge will hold an anniversary meeting July 13 at 7 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Home Association. A meal by Next Door Catering will be provided. Members are encouraged to bring desserts.

The May meeting was postponed to June for members to attend services for long-time brother John Joseph Hoog who passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 75. He had been a member since 1968.

At the June meeting, the lodge celebrated the life of John. Trustee Mike Gumpp presented a Harmonia Legends plaque to John’s daughter Shannon Schnittger. Stories were shared by the Hoogs family and members. John served many roles for the lodge including serving as president and recently recording secretary. He will be truly missed. The lodge extends prayers to his family.

Harmonia Lodge President Rene Kraus, left, presented a gift card to Vice President Albert Ranzau at the June meeting. The lodge recognized Albert for his hard work in coordinating Fiesta parking in April and for all the volunteer work he and his wife Becky do for the lodge.

Harmonia Lodge presented a Harmonia’s Legends certificate to John Hoog’s daughter Shannon Schnittger at the June meeting. Presenting the plaque were Trustee Mike Gumpp, left, and President Rene Kraus. John passed away May 2, 2023, at age 75. He served the lodge as corresponding/recording secretary from 2006 to 2018.

The lodge celebrated the June birthdays of Jerome Kraus, Mike Beam and Ron Roberts.

Attendance-prize winners were Bill Witteman and Albert

Ranzau. Mike Warneke won the split-the-pot prize. Members enjoyed pizza from Rays provided by the lodge.

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Harmonia Lodge honored the late John Hoog at the June meeting. Family and friends of John are pictured. John was a former agent and lodge officer for many years.

Harmonia Lodge split-the-pot winner in June was Michael Warneke, left, pictured with President Rene Kraus.

Fredericksburg donates to Grace Center

Fredericksburg Lodge presented a donation of $300 to the Grace Center, a shelter for victims of domestic violence. Pictured are SecretaryTreasurer Donna Henke, left, presenting the check to Grace Center Director Hattie Allen. A memorial service honoring those who passed in 20212022 was held at the May meeting. President Marissa Weinheimer read a poem during the service. Another poem was read in honor of Mother’s Day.

Harmonia Lodge attendance-prize winners in June were Albert Ranzau, left, and Bill Witteman, right, pictured with President Rene

Rutersville will meet July 5

Rutersville Lodge will meet on July 5 at 7 p.m. Members are asked to bring sandwiches, sides or desserts. Homemade ice cream will be provided. The family night fish fry will be held July 15.

Celebrating a birthday in June was Kyle Hartmann.

Celebrating anniversaries in June were C. D. and Carol Jen-

kins, Rickey and Cheryl Kuhn and Weldon and Lee Ann Hartmann.

The June door-prize winners were Glenn Altwein, Rickey Kuhn, Jo Ann Mueller, Kyle Hartmann and Sherry Noak. Everyone enjoyed a meal of hamburgers sides and desserts.

– Reporter

Rutersville Lodge recognized members at the June meeting. They are, from left, anniversary celebrants Weldon Hartmann and (not pictured) Lee Ann; birthday celebrant Kyle Hartmann; anniversary celebrants C. D. and Carol Jenkins and Cheryl and Rickey Kuhn.

Kraus.

Fredericksburg Lodge member Geneva Tatsch won a flower arrangement at the May meeting. Robert Beckmann prepared fajitas for the meal.

Spring Branch will meet July 16 at Knibbe Ranch

SPRING BRANCH – Spring Branch Lodge will meet on July 16 at 2:30 p.m. at the Knibbe Ranch.

A new junior member was welcomed to the lodge at the May meeting.

Cheer person Alverne Halloran reported sending sympathy cards to the families of Norman Kuebel, Roy Bruemmer and Vernell Burch. Members voted to send a $50 donation to the Camp in memory of each deceased member.

Correspondence from the Home Office included information on dance registration opening in June. Contact the Home Office for more information. Also, the statewide bowling tournament is scheduled for July 29 and 30 at the Bandera Bowling Center.

The lodge chose the Provisions Food Bank for its Join Hands Day project.

Food and paper goods were

Spring Branch Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Bill and Phyllis Havens at the May meeting.

collected and taken to the facility.

Phyllis Havens celebrated a birthday and she and her husband Ben also celebrated an anniversary.

Attendance-prize winners were Phyllis Havens, Darrell

Spring Branch Lodge President Sharon Knibbe, right, presents a birthday gift to Phyllis Havens at the May meeting.

Woody, Benard Bosco, Ben Havens, Alverne Halloran and Mary Woody.    Timmie and Benard Bosco provided a meal of lasagna, salad and rolls. Members also enjoyed an array of desserts.  –

Jane Wanke

Spring Branch Lodge members Timmie and Benard Bosco provided the meal at the May meeting.

Cibolo Lodge plans meal, bingo for next meeting

CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge will hold an officers’ meeting July 12 at GG’s Restaurant in Marion at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting is Thursday, Aug. 3, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City at 7 p.m. Barbecued chicken from Harmon’s will be served and bingo games are planned.

The lodge celebrated Father’s Day at the June meeting. The drawing winner of a Bill Miller’s Barbecue gift card and portable car vacuum was Alvin Schulz. After the meeting, Bunco was played in honor of all the fathers present.

Membership Coordinator

Sherry Rakowitz reported she received a thank-you card from Kathryn Schmoerkel’s daughter Debbie Parsons. Kathryn is now in a nursing home and her birthday money was used to purchase a new blouse.

Flag Day was celebrated on June 14 at Cibolo City Hall. The lodge provided snacks and water for all in attendance.

The adult attendance-prize winners were Brian Schnieder and Fay Fey. Emma Rakowitz was the junior attendance-prize winner.

Dena Warneke’s grill side salad was voted the best side dish and Sherry Rakowitz’s banana pudding was voted the best

dessert.

Meeting reminder emails will be sent out. If you would like to receive a reminder, email tracycampos78108@gmail.com Postcards with the meeting schedule were also sent to all members.

In celebration of Father’s Day, Bunco was played at the Cibolo Lodge June meeting. Winners were, from left, John Gray, Sherry Rakowitz, Mike Warneke, Dorothy Schneider, Alvin Schulz and Tracy Campos.

Emma Rakowitz won the junior attendance prize at the Cibolo Lodge June meeting.

Alvin Schulz, right, was the Cibolo Lodge Father’s Day drawing winner. He is pictured with President John Gray at the June meeting.

Patsy Doege won a wreath donated by Bonnie Wyrwich at the Cibolo Lodge June meeting.

San Marcos to hold Annual Family Picnic July 8

SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will hold the Annual Family Picnic at Zorn Bowling Club, Hwy. 123. just past Zorn towards Seguin, on Saturday July 8, beginning at 2 p.m. Sausage and wieners will be served. Betty Rust and John and Betty Schawe will host the event. Members are asked to bring vegetables or salad and dessert. Please bring items for the Hays County Food Bank. RSVP by Wednesday, July 5, to Janice Kuhen at jmkuhen@ austin.rr.com and also let her know how many children 12 and under will be attending. This year’s campers will be honored.

At the June meeting, the Cheer Committee reported a get-well card was sent to Larry Moreau.

Secretary Janice Kuhen read an email from member Kay Tilton stating she has moved back to New Braunfels.

Happy anniversary wishes were extended to Mary Lou and

Blank Slate game winners at the June San Marcos Lodge meeting were Mary Lou Preuss and Benhard Faske.

Billy Preuss who celebrated 69 years of marriage on June 24, and to Mary Jane and Marshall Smith who celebrated 50 years on June 27.

Happy Birthday wishes were sung to the June birthday celebrants after reading their names and date of birth.

Attendance-prize winners at the June meeting of San Marcos Lodge were Billy Preuss, left, and Benhard Faske.

Attendance-prize winners for the month of May were Betty Rust and Mary Lou Preuss. June winners were Billy Preuss and Benhard Faske.

To close the meeting, Vice President Shirley Faske read the poem, “I’m Your Flag” written by Teryl E Williamson of Pewaukee,

New Braunfels will meet on Aug. 6

NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge will meet Sunday, Aug. 6, at 3 p.m. with Tommy Daum as host. The meat will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and/or desserts. A July meeting will not be held.

The hall and tables were decorated to honor Flag Day in June.

The lodge has awarded four scholarships. Tyler Griscom and Logan Summerville, New Braunfels High School graduates, were in attendance. The Canyon High School recipients were Sierra Schwab and Woodrow Bagnall.

Happy Birthday was sung to Tommy Daum, Virginia Vetter, Sandra Guenther, Connie Krause and Michael Huebinger.  Rennie and Sandra Guenther celebrated their 61st anniversary.

Attendance-prize winners were Sandra Guenther, Tommy Daum, Jolene Meuret, Logan Summerville, Sharon Suchy, Shirley Huebinger, Janice Neff, cJerome Vetter, Dennis Schwab, Karen Harborth, Debbie Vetter and Connie Krause.

The supper was hosted by Phillip and Janice Neff.

The San Marcos Lodge May attendance-prize winners were Betty Rust, left, and Mary Lou Preuss.

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Following the meeting, all in attendance played a fun game of Blank Slate. Once everyone caught on to the game, members had fun comparing answers. Mary Lou Preuss and Benhard Faske each won one game.

– Janice Kuhen

San Marcos Lodge recognized Financial Secretary and Agent Janice Kuhen at the June meeting. Janice was a runner-up for the Leroy Muehlstein Memorial Award for Agent Fraternalist of the Year.

Boerne Lodge welcomes new members in June

BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet on July 7 at The Center at Kronkosky Place.

Guest at the June meeting was Compliance Director Ana Vasquez. She answered questions regarding life insurance, IRAs and annuities.

The lodge welcomes new junior members Benjamin Gomez, Amelia Wobser, Karina and Roman Galichet, Alyssa Stewart and Merritt Edge. Samuel Franklin was welcomed as a transfer member from Abilene Lodge.

Condolences are extended to the family of Dwight Scha-

fer. A memorial donation of $20 was made to the Retirement Home in his honor.

For Join Hands Day, the lodge made a $500 donation to the Grief Support Camp Session for the children of Uvalde.

Belated birthday gifts of free meal tickets at The Center were given to Barbara D’Spain, Jack Faecher, Lloyd Markell and James Meckel.

Jack Faecher was the winner of the Father’s Day Word Scramble and won a prize.

Louise Schuetze meets Sept. 11

SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge reminds members that meetings will not be held in June, July and August. The lodge will reconvene on Sept. 11 to celebrate the lodge’s 127th anniversary.

Happy birthday to those celebrating in June, July and Au-

gust.

The lodge’s Join Hands Day project this year was a donation of $500 to Camp Discovery.

Keep Jo Ann Massengale in prayer as she recovers from a fall.

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New Braunfels Lodge recognized June and July birthday celebrants at the June meeting. They are, from left, Michael Huebinger. Virginia Vetter, Connie Krause, Sandy Guenther and Tommy Daum.

New Braunfels Lodge awarded scholarships to New Braunfels High School graduates Tyler Grisom and Logan Summerville at the June meeting. They are pictured with Tommy Daum.

Fort Worth Lodge member Mary Martin received her 70-year membership pin during a pin presentation held in May.

Fort Worth Lodge members, Patsy and Ken Miller, each received their 60-year membership pins

Fort Worth Lodge pioneers receive membership pins

FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Lodge held a pin presentation celebration Sunday, May 28, at Spring Creek Barbecue in Burleson.

Mary Martin received her 70year membership pin. Mary has been a member since Aug. 1, 1983. She stated her dad was an agent at the time for Gordon

Lodge and signed her up. Mary’s husband Jack joined her for the presentation.

Husband and wife, Kenneth and Patsy Miller each received 60-year pins. They have been members since Sept. 8, 1963.

In honor of Memorial Day, veterans at the meeting were recognized. They were Jack Martin,

Seguin Summerfest Aug. 13

SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge will hold the annual Summerfest on Sunday, Aug. 13, at the lodge hall, 2918 W. Kingsbury St. in Seguin, next to Granzin’s Meat Market.

Doors will open at noon for happy hour.

A barbecued brisket meal will be served at 1 p.m. Members are asked to bring sides and a dessert to share.

The event will include bingo, a split-the-pot drawing and the progressive Seguin Lodge member-only drawing for $85. The Humanitarian of the Year award will be presented.

Contact President Tim Kolbe for more information and to RSVP at 830-660-3713.

Come enjoy a beverage, food and fellowship.

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Mike Thompson, Kenneth Miller and Ronnie Jones. They were thanked for their service.

The lodge is also celebrating the addition of new member Teal Luttrell. Teal joins her husband Kyler Wright and three children who are already members.

For Join Hands Day, the lodge donated to the Military Order of

the Purple Heart and to the Harvest House.

Congratulations to Constance Johnsen will be a 75-year member on July 1.

Get-well wishes go to Jo Ann Bullock and Kenneth Miller who are now both at home recovering.

Happy 40th anniversary wishes

to Ernest and Nancy Kelly. Happy birthday wishes go out to Laura Creek, Cathy Freeman, Makayla Hughes, Stephanie McBroom, Ernest Kelly, Madison Lewallen, Deneen Castor, Dana Miller, Fred Murphy, Cheryl, Nelson-Taylor, Cathy Simmank and Blake Walters.

Prize winners at the Round Top Lodge May meeting were, from left, Jeanette Schoenst, Melanie, Sophie and Mary Rauch, Pearlie Wagner, Bob Porter, Jocie Braun, Floyd Braun, Margie Stardig, Brenda Stardig and

Round Top Lodge awards scholarship

ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge awarded a scholarship to McKinley Jasinski, daughter of Becky Mueller. She graduated from Brenham High School where she excelled in FFA.

The lodge also recognized Sophie Rauch at the May meeting. She graduated with honors from Round Top-Carmine High School. She was congratulated and presented with a card with everyone’s signature and a special cake was served. She also had the job of drawing for

prizes.

Agent Linda Mattocks was given a round of applause for being the top-producing agent in 2022.

She was honored at the Agents’ Awards Banquet in May. The lodge is planning to make monetary donations to local fire departments. Discussion was planned for the next meeting.

Happy Birthday was sung to Pearlie Wagner, Lila Garlin and Dwight Nittsche.

Attendance-prize winners were Mary Rauch, Bob Porter, Jeanette Schoenst, Betty Porter and Brenda Stardig.

Door prizes, compliments of Betty Porter, went to Pearlie Wagner, Lila Garlin, Melanie Rauch, Margie Stardig, Jocie Braun, Floyd Braun and Sophie Rauch.

Following the meeting, everyone enjoyed a meal, refreshments and fellowship. – Reporter

Fort Worth Lodge recognized veterans at the May meeting in observance of Memorial Day. They are, from left, Jack Martin, Mike Thompson, Kenneth Miller and Ronnie Jones.

Seguin Lodge door-prize winners for May were, from left, Cory Hawkins, Hattie and Mike Gerdes, Velma Huebner, Brenda Schrank, and Jeff Kallies.

Betty Porter.

Round Top Lodge honored high school graduate Sophie Rauch.

Stockdale School of Dance presents spring recital

STOCKDALE – Stockdale Lodge will meet Aug. 15 at President Ron Wiatrek’s residence at 6:30 p.m.

The Hermann Sons Life Stockdale School of Dance presented its spring recital on Saturday, May 13, to the theme, “The Greatest Show on Earth!”

Dance Instructor Emilee Boudreaux chose an array of tap and ballet performances with music to “The Greatest Show,” “The Ringleader”, “A Million Dreams”, and the finale, “The Greatest Show.”

Emilee complimented the girls on an incredible year and on their talent and gave each dancer a gift bag. The lodge also presented the dancers with a gift bag that included a certificate valued at $20 toward next year’s dance registration for current dancers who register for the 2023-2024 school dance year.

The “Ringleader” was Driana Sanchez, an 18-year-old high school senior who took Hermann Sons Life dance classes for 12 years. After the performances, Ron presented Driana with the Stockdale Hermann Sons Life Scholarship for $500. Driana plans to attend Victoria College and major in health professions to become a veterinarian technician.

Members wish Driana the best of luck with her future and encourage all the dancers to strive to achieve all 12 years as Driana has done. It was a delightful evening with colorful costumes, toetapping music and cute, talented and energetic dancers.

– Barbara Wiatrek

Dancers

Driana

Lockhart Lodge will hold next meeting on Aug. 6

LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge will meet Sunday, Aug. 6, at 4:30 p.m. A July meeting will not be held.

The lodge welcomes new member Hadley Joye Harrison of New Braunfels.

Agent Janice Kuhen reported renovations on the Retirement Home Annex are completed and rooms are available to rent. Annuities are paying 4 percent.

Congratulations to Janice for being named a runner up for

the Muehlstein Memorial Award Agent Fraternalist of the Year.

President Nicky Duewall read a letter from the Home Office congratulating the lodge on receiving the Black Level achievement certificate for its Join Hands Day project. This year a donation was made to the Lockhart FFA auction. She also read a thank-you note from McKenzie Hess of the Lockhart FFA for the donation.

Nicky reminded members about Family Fun Day on June

24 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament July 29-30.

Ann Schroeder reported the Schroeder family traveled to Corpus Christi to watch their granddaughters perform in the Hermann Sons Life School of Dance recital.

Door-prize winners were Rudy Schroeder, Tim Schroeder and Debbie Pfefferkorn.

for the “Bearded Ladies” performance during the Stockdale School of Dance recital were, back row, Arrah Garcia, Gemma Hensz, Ava Bunch, Emma Gallop, Selene Garcia, middle row, Olivia Polasek, Lillian Galindo, Jessa Cotter, Chloe Pawelek, Lillian Polasek, front row, Avery Bacon, Madison Korzekwa and Kinsley Bacon.

Sanchez, “The Ringleader” for the Stockdale School of Dance recital, “The Greatest Show on Earth!” was awarded the Stockdale Lodge $500 scholarship by President Ron Wiatrek. Driana graduated high school and plans to attend Victoria College.

Dancers for “Trapezists” performance during the Stockdale School of Dance recital were Dani Shaw, Grace Toucheck, Kinsley Valdez, Adilynn Langendorff and Tansy Boudreaux.

Dancers for the “Dreamers” performance during the Stockdale School of Dance recital, “The Greatest Show on Earth!” are, back, left, Madilyn Gallop, August Gann, Bethany Toucheck, Eden Hensz, Emersyn Ramos, front, Kynlee Martinez and Serenity Dominguez.

Lockhart Lodge doorprize winners were Rudy Schroeder, Tim Schroeder and Debbie Pfefferkorn.

Prinz Solms Lodge hosts guest speaker from CASA

BULVERDE – Prinz Solms Lodge will meet Sunday, July 9, at 5 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center.

At the June meeting, Youth Coordinator Audrey Klabunde introduced this year’s scholarship recipient Brooke Gourley. Brook graduated from Ronald Reagan High School and will attend Texas A&M Corpus Christi this fall to studying dentistry.

Eloise Hudson, representative for CASA of Central Texas, gave a presentation on CASA. The organization is Court Appointed Special Advocates who are volunteers to help children in an abusive situation. The volunteers help as an interface with the court and Child Protective Services. Volunteers are always needed.

Jackie Oldfield announced

Celebrating birthdays at Prinz Solms Lodge were Charles George and Casey Sobecki.

tickets were obtained for members to attend the next STAGE production, “Grumpy Old Men” July 13-30. The December STAGE performance will be “Inlaws, Outlaws and Others Who Should Be Shot.”

Members were reminded that registration for summer camp has started. Camp is for boys and girls ages 9 to 14. They need

Youth Coordinator Audrey Klabunde, left, presented the Prinz Solms Lodge Scholarship to Brooke Gourley at the June meeting.

to be a member of Hermann Sons Life to be eligible to attend. The Bulverde Community Center Chicken Festival was held on Sunday, April 30. Members of the lodge helped cook chicken and serve plates. Three junior members baked pies and cakes for the dessert booth and raised

Prinz Solms Lodge members helped at the Bulverde Community Center Chicken Festival held in April. The volunteers included, back, from left, Audrey Klabunde, Everlyn Teague and juniors, Eleanor Sobecki, Ava Gourley and Victoria Sobecki.

$800 to help support the community center.

Members enjoyed bingo

games and the opportunity to visit with friends.

– Reporter

Rosenberg-Richmond meets Aug. 14

ROSENBERG – RosenbergRichmond Lodge will meet Aug. 14. Ice cream will be served, and a game night held.

The lodge met June 12 at the Rosenberg Civic Center with 40 members and guests in attendance.  Agent Judith Schulmeier and husband Irvin Schulmeier were guests. Judith spoke to the members about insurance, an-

Old Glory Lodge will reconvene in September

Old Glory Lodge recognized August birthday celebrants at the June meeting. They are, from left, Marvin Vahlenkamp who will be 75, Gladys Vahlenkamp, 97, and Darrell Richards, 80. A dance will be held on Aug. 5. Meetings will not be held in July and August. A meal of hamburgers is planned for the September meeting, and members are asked to bring desserts.

nuities and Camp.

A catered meal of chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak was served.

The members brought desserts. W. Lee and Sharon Hedt and Michael and Evelyn Kassey served. Margie Krenek gave the blessing.

Calvin Lamensky announced National Night Out will be held

on Oct. 5 and the Channel 13 food drive will be held Nov. 28. Door prizes were donated by Isabel Medina and Michael and Evelyn Kassey.

Attendance-prize winners were Margie Klobedans, Raymond Schmidt, LaVerne Tiemann, Lupe Palacios and Susie Palacios.

– Loyce Anderson

Old Glory Lodge recognized July birthday celebrants at the June meeting. They are sisters Anita Dozier, left, who will be 97 and Verlene Corzine will be 91. At the June meeting, the poem “I Am The Flag” was read. Marvin Valenkamp won the door prize. Rita Stephens is on the sick list.

Members celebrating wedding anniversaries in May and June at the Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge were Michael and Evelyn Kassey and Cipriana and Raymond Negrete.

Members celebrating birthdays in May and June at RosenbergRichmond Lodge were Loyce Anderson, Eppie Kostak and Margie Klobedans.

Brenham Lodge plans fish fry for July meeting

BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge will meet July 14. President James Hyvl will provide fish for a fried catfish meal with fries, coleslaw and hushpuppies prepared by the 006 Cooking Team. Members are asked to provide desserts.

The lodge is hosting a Patriotic 4th of July dance on Sunday, July 2, at the lodge hall. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the dance is from 3-6 p.m. Cost is $10 per person and the music will be provided by Allison Crowson, Robert Herridge and friends. The public is invited.

The lodge welcomes news members, Ashley L. Bentke, Daisy S. Smith, Elijah O. Smith, Violet R. Smith and transfer members Lisa M. Curbo, Billy W. Ruemke and Pamela R. Ruemke.

The lodge hosted a drive-

thru meal on June 4. A total of 430 plates were sold. Thank you to top sellers, Judy Baichtal, 93 plates and Shirley Rowan, 49 plates.

May birthday celebrant was Delores Meyer. May anniversary celebrants included Richard and Pearlie Hanath, 63 years, and Kevin and Melissa Ullrich, 41 years. Celebrating June birthdays were Will Blakemore and Gloria Hanath and Will and Sheryl Blakemore had an anniversary in June.

June door-prize winners were Robin Mann and Doris Falkenberg.

Bingo games continue Thursday nights with games starting at 7 p.m. and doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Everyone enjoyed hamburgers provided by the 006 Cooking Team. Thanks to them for

Celebrating June birthdays at Brenham Lodge were Will Blakemore and Gloria Hanath.

a great meal and to the members who provided desserts. The next meeting is on Aug. 11. More details will be provided later.

Contact Agent Gary Falkenberg at 713-466-6069 for questions about membership or information on life insurance or annuity plans.

– Reporter

Bellville Lodge to hold ice cream social

BELLVILLE – Bellville Lodge will hold an ice cream social on July 18 at 7 p.m. RSVP to Laura Schumann by calling 979-8653804 and leave a message.

A special meeting of the lodge was held April 3 at El Jimador Restaurant in Bellville. In attendance was Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, eight members and visitor, Jim Brooks.

The future of the lodge was discussed. Brian Schumann stated he wanted the lodge to continue and volunteered to serve as president. It was decided to continue the lodge for one more year and see if meeting atten-

dance increases.

Serving as officers for 2023 are President Brian Schumann; Trea-

Laura Schumann.

Deanville to hold July 4th celebration

DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge encourages everyone to celebrate the nation’s independence at Deanville Hall’s 109th annual Fourth of July celebration on July 4 at the historic Hall. Barbecue plates will be sold from 11 a.m. to sold out. A raffle, live auction at 12:30 p.m. and bingo from 1-5 p.m. will be held.

At the May meeting, a silent

moment was observed for Esther Emilie Shupak. Esther passed away on May 25. Sympathy is extended to her family.

The lodge will provide and serve the meal for the Caldwell Boys and Girls Club on July 7. Lodge President Donnie Blinka was awarded a certificate for being a runner up in the first Hermann Sons Life Leroy

Muehlstein Memorial Award for Agent Fraternalist of the Year. Donnie had the honor of being a lodge president during the time Leroy was Grand President of the Grand Lodge. Donnie always looked forward to Mr. Muehlstein coming to Deanville for the installation of the officers, awarding of pins or just for a visit.

Reporter

Brenham Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants, Will and Sheryl Blakemore in June.

Brenham Lodge May birthday celebrant was Delores Meyer.

Brenham Lodge May anniversary celebrants were Kevin and Melissa Ullrich, 41 years, and Richard and Pearlie Hanath, 63 years.

Door prize winners at the June meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge were, from left, Kerry Ginn, David Garcia and Amanda Bainbridge pictured with Rhylie, David’s sister. David also celebrated a birthday. Members enjoyed a potluck dinner and bingo. The next meeting will be held at Nolan’s Restaurant on Wednesday, July 5, at 6:30 p.m.

Corpus Christi Lodge to meet at Nolan’s

surer Robert Herridge and Secretary

Pictured at the April meeting of Bellville Lodge are, from left, Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, Treasurer Robert Herridge, President Brian Schumann and Secretary Laura Schumann.

Twin Sisters Lodge plans meeting in August

TWIN SISTERS – Twin Sisters Lodge will meet Sunday, Aug. 6, at 1:30 p.m. The meal will include cold cut sandwiches, chips, dips, ice cream and other desserts.

At the June meeting, President Marcus Ethridge presented a 50-year membership pin to Vice President Marilyn Weidman.

A moment of silence was observed for Alvin Knoll who died May 15, 2023. He was a longtime member and served on the Finance Committee. Members voted to donate to the Camp in his memory.

Board Director Stan Steiger gave an update on Hermann Sons Life happenings.

Marcus gave a report on the lodge’s Join Hands Day project.

Members joined with the Blanco Cemetery Association to help clean up the Blanco Memorial Cemetery in May. He displayed the certificate the Home Office presented the lodge for the project.

The lodge thanked Jerry Gass who mowed the grass and Maverick Ethridge who trimmed the high grass at the entrance.

Marcus read a thank-you letter from the Home Office for the donation made to Grief Camp.

He reminded everyone of the upcoming Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament July 29-30 in San Antonio.

Laurie Hartmann and Deborah Knoll gave reports on Hermann Sons Life dance recitals they at-

tended.

Celebrating birthdays in June and July are Tamara Morash and Karen Steiger. Celebrating anniversaries in June were Rick and Marilyn Weidman, 52 years; Marcus and Jennifer Ethridge, 24 years; and in July, Steve and Georgia Hartmann, 56 years. Kaden and Ethan Morash helped draw names for the door prizes. The winners were Marcus and guest Nancy Faldek and they both donated their winnings to the Building Fund. Everyone enjoyed a fish fry. Thank you to Steve and his team for frying the fish and to everyone who contributed to the meal.

– Karen Steiger

Da Costa to hold Summer Family Social on Aug. 26

DA COSTA – Da Costa Lodge will meet July 11 at 6 p.m. at the Hall.

The Summer Family Social will be held Aug. 26. Doors open at 5 p.m. It will include a meal, pin presentations, a silent auction along with fellowship and the public dance.

The public dance will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by Texas 361. The meal and dance are free for members and for guests/non-members the fee is $15 and includes the meal and dance.

The lodge will collect canned goods for VCAM and school supplies to be donated to the Bloomington ISD. Don’t forget silent auction items are needed. Proceeds benefit the Scholarship Fund. Look for RSVP infor-

mation in next month’s article.

The lodge honored Flag Day with a presentation of its history and a prayer by President Sayra Boop at the Da Costa Volunteer Fire Department’s annual fundraiser on June 10.

The lodge has awarded two scholarships. Recipient Madalynn (Maddie) Nunez is the daughter of Refugio and Stacy (John) Nunez. Maddie is a graduate of Faith Academy and plans to attend the University of Houston-Victoria with hopes to attend A&M in the future to earn a degree in animal science with an emphasis on beef production.

She is seeking a business degree for her goal of operating a Brahman ranch. She already has five head of cattle and wants to gain the skills to run a productive

business. Maddie participated in the Hermann Sons Life dance program for two years and attended Camp for four years. She is also involved with 4-H.

Recipient Carsynn Shilinga is the daughter of Cory and Cindy (Stary) Shilinga. Carsynn is a graduate of Industrial High School. She plans on attending Victoria College to pursue a degree in respiratory therapy. Carsynn was a dancer with the Da Costa School of Dance for many years.

Upcoming lodge meeting dates are Sept. 12 and Nov. 14. All meetings are at 6 p.m. at the Hall.

Upcoming public dances are July 8 with the Red Ravens from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a patriotic theme. Playing Aug. 26 is

Da Costa Lodge awarded a scholarship to Madalynn Nunez. She graduated from Faith Academy and plans to attend the University of Houston-Victoria.

Texas 361 and on Sept. 9, Triple Threat.

Contact Community Coordinator Barbara Hybner at 361-5502509 if you know of an organiza-

Da Costa Lodge awarded a scholarship to Carsynn Shilinga, a graduate of Industrial High School. She plans to attend Victoria College.

tion that needs assistance. Continue to share lodge posts on Facebook at Da Costa Hall and Da Costa Lodge. – Reporter

Houston plans meeting at Don Jose’s Plum will meet July 10

WEST POINT – Plum Lodge will meet July 10 at 5 p.m. at the Prairie Valley Schoolhouse. Dinner will be provided. Members are invited for fun and fellowship.

Linda Poncik accepted the nomination for vice president of the lodge at the April meeting.

The lodge recognized April

birthday celebrant Jackie Wessels.

Members enjoyed barbecue sandwiches and cake following the meeting.

The May meeting was cancelled due to bad weather and a June meeting was not held.

HOUSTON – Houston Lodge’s next meeting is Monday, July 10, at Don Jose’s Restaurant at 5305 Antoine Drive in Houston.

At the May meeting, Agent Gary Falkenberg discussed annuities.

Lavina Patterson reported sending a sympathy card to the family of Clyde Muske who

brought Milton Fuchs to meetings for several years. A moment of silence was held for him.

The picnic was discussed. Games will include passing the cards, Bingo, candy-jar guessing games, dominoes and cards.

Eight mothers were in attendance, and each received $5 for Mother’s Day.

Happy Birthday was sung to May celebrant Jack Manchack.

Attendance-drawing winners were Rebecca Rabon, Samantha Thomason, Darlene Ellison, James Ellison and Rueben Heldberg.

Contact Catherine Manchack at 832-443-0469 with any questions about Houston Lodge.  – Catherine Manchack

Twin Sisters Lodge President Marcus Ethridge presented a 50-year membership pin to Vice President Marilyn Weidman at the June meeting.

Kirby Lodge will hold summer social on July 9

KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Sunday, July 9, at 2 p.m. for a summer social. Games, including bingo, dominoes and others will be played. Members are asked to bring snack food to share and/or dessert. It is being held in the afternoon so members who do not drive in the evening can attend. Everyone is welcome.

The lodge welcomes four new junior members, Jerrel Quadir, Jerimiah Zamir, Aniyla Samiya and Jayceon Mathis. Thank you to recommender Fannie Davis.

If you missed the free bingo for senior adults (55 or older), mark your calendar for next year, Sunday, June 1. There were 39 people in attendance that enjoyed 20 bingo games and light snacks. This event is open to anyone and is held in the afternoon in the air-conditioned hall.

The lodge presented a check to the Kirby Senior Center as part of its Join Hands project. Some members participated in the 30th Senior Citizens Center anniversary gathering on June 10. Kathy Gomez, director, and David Barboza, president of the board, were very appreciative of the contribution to the Center. It provides meals and activities for local seniors in the area.

Agent Judy Schulmeier talked

about annuities and said they are now paying 4 percent interest. Contact Judy or Agent Angela Netherton for more details.

Thank you to Ron Bitterly for help with the ceiling repairs. Insulation and new ceiling tiles were installed.

Kylie McQuatters celebrated her 16th birthday in June and received a gift card.

James and Carolina McQuatters celebrated their 40th anniversary on June 4 and spent the day at the lodge playing bingo.

The June attendance-prize winner was Tammy Haecker. The drawing for the $75 quarterly prize will be held at the next meeting. Anyone who has attend the April, May and June meetings will be eligible to win.

Door-prize winners were Kathy Gomez (Senior Center),

Keary Lambrecht, James McQuatters, Carolina McQuatters, B.J. Voigt, Julie Lyssy, Tommy Wiesner, Linda Gloor, Lillian Brietzke and David Barboza (Senior Center). Members enjoyed fried chicken provided by the lodge. At the May meeting, condolences were extended for the

McGregor to meet at Luigi’s Aug. 1

HEWITT – McGregor Lodge will meet Aug. 1 at 5 p.m. at Luigi’s in Woodway. A July meeting will not be held.

At the June meeting held at George’s in Hewitt, President Doris Mooney read a thank-you note from The Rhett Revolution for the donation the lodge made to the McGregor Food Pantry for Join Hands Day.

Get-well wishes were extended to Diane and Jerome Weinstrom.

Congratulations to Marilyn Frase Janke for earning her 70year membership pin. She has been a member since July 23, 1953.

Regenia Arseneaux and John Sneed were wished happy birth-

day. Happy birthday wishes to all who celebrate in June and July.

Elizabeth Sneed is excited about attending Camp for the first time in July.

Members are going to miss Charles McAnelly. He is moving to Tyler to be closer to his sister.

Doris made cookies and presented them to the men in attendance in celebration of Father’s Day. She reminded everyone to fly the flag on June 14, Flag Day, and on July, 4, Independence Day.

The door prize winners were Kerry Arseneaux and Charles McAnelly.

Everyone is wished a safe and healthy summer.

– Doris Mooney

family of Janie Leonhardt on her passing. Janie was an active member of the lodge.

Irvin Schulmeier celebrated a birthday in May.

May prize winners were Linda Lambrecht who won the $30 attendance prize. Winners of splitthe-pot were Carolyn Worsham, Glenda Bayer, Candace Scheibe

and B.J. Voight. Door prize winners were Tommy Weisner, Glenda Bayer, Jonathan Kelley, Tammy Haecker, Julie Lyssey and Kerry Lambrecht. Tommy Weisner, Carroll Gloor and Kerry Lambrecht were thanked for cooking the sausage for the moms.

– Reporter

Kirby Lodge presented a check to the Kirby Senior Citizen Center for Join Hands Day. Pictured are, from left, David Barboza of the center, Carroll Gloor, Kathy Gomez of the center and James McQuatters.

Ladies were honored at the May meeting of Kirby Lodge. The men prepared a sausage meal.

Father’s Day gift recipients at the June meeting of Kirby Lodge were, from left, Carroll Gloor, Keary Lambrecht, Tommy Wiesner, James McQuartters and David Barboza.

Kirby Lodge recognized June birthday celebrant Kylie McQuatters.

McGregor Lodge member Marilyn Frase Janke has received her 70-year membership pin. She has been a member since July 23, 1953.

Helotes Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Charlie and Mary Lee Sloan at the June meeting. The couple celebrated 55 years of marriage. The lodge’s next meeting is Sept. 12. A hot meal will be provided and members will have a chance to win cash door prizes.

Helotes Lodge will meet Sept. 12

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