I highly recommend following Hermann Sons Life on Facebook and YouTube. During the sum- mer, we’ll be posting unique content on these two platforms for our parents to enjoy. We have been feverishly working to make this summer the best it possibly can be for your kid- dos. We’re changing the program this year to provide our campers with more choices in their summer camp experience and help them better enjoy their adventure. Fishing, kayaking, along with the addition of golf at the Riverside site will provide more wonderful, fun memories. We’ve added more lawn games along with GaGa to give our campers a fun change of pace. Crafts has been enhanced this summer on Riv- erside. In addition to leathercraft, ceramics, lan- yards, beading and friendship bracelets, we’ve added tie dying and ceramic tile mosaics for more colorful and fun elective afternoon activi- ties. Our staffing looks fantastic and I’m excited. We have an incredible number of returning coun- selors (especially on Riverside). Our staff started arriving May Supplementing our wonderful returning staff this summer will be counselors from England, Australia, Scotland, Wales, Mexico, Germany, Co- lumbia, Mexico, Chile and Brazil. I have spoken to these wonderful young men and women, and they are very excited to be here and are looking forward to working with our campers and staff. It’s exciting that the campers and staff will get to hear about the different cultures from around the world, learn a few new games (cricket, rug- by, netball) and maybe pick up a new accent!

Page 20 – Hermann Sons Life – June 2022 Kirby will host senior bingo games on June 5

KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Monday, June 6, at 7 p.m. In celebration of Father’s Day, the lodge will provide sausage prepared by the ladies and members are asked to bring sides and desserts.

There will not be a July meeting due to the July Fourth holiday.

The next meeting will be held Monday, Aug. 1, at 7 p.m. The main dish will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and dessert.

Senior bingo games will be held on Sunday, June 5, at 2 p.m. The doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Participants must be 55 years of age or older. Light snacks will be provided and small prizes for the winners will be handed out. There will be 20 games.

Condolences go out to the family of member Kathryn Leflore who has passed. A donation of $15 has been made to the Kirby Lodge Scholarship Fund in her honor. Agent Angela Netherton reminded all young members if they are interested in Camp to register soon to secure a spot. Remember to let others know about Hermann Sons Life and how they can apply for a policy. This year’s lodge goal is 15 new members. Delegates Judy Schulmeier, Andra Fore, Angela Netherton and James McQuatters represented the lodge at the Convention Assembly held May 1012. Tammy Haecker, Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, Jonathon Kelley, Mary Pruitt and Alphonso Smith also attended.

Lodge scholarship applications are due by July 1. Any members wishing to apply are reminded they must attend at least three lodge events. For event information, contact a lodge member.

In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge joined with the Girl Scout troop lead by Angela Netherton in a donation to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. The lodge donated $700 to match the Girls Scouts’ pledge. Donations go toward the purchase of needed items for the Ranch.

Carroll Gloor read a thankyou letter from Melvin Krueger for the donation to the Scholarship Fund.

Rebecca Chavez was wished a Happy Birthday.

Janie Leonhardt won the May attendance prize of $30. Splitthe-pot winners were Julie Lyssy, Tommy Weisner, Andra Fore and Tammy Haecker. Door prize winners were Linda Lambrecht, Lillian Brietzke, James McQuatters, Tommy Weisner, Angela Netherton, Glenda Bayer and Julie Lyssy. Thank you to B.J. Voight for providing the chicken for the Mother’s Day meal and to Tommy Weisner and Mike Martin for helping him.

– Andra Fore Kirby Lodge recognized moms at the May meeting. A chicken meal was served.

Kirby Lodge delegates and members are pictured at the Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly held May 9-12 in San Marcos.

Giddings Lodge awards three senior scholarships

Megan Hobratschk participated in Hermann Sons Life dance classes three seasons and attended Camp for three years. While in high school, Megan participated in UIL spelling and vocabulary, was secretary for the Beta Club, and was in Spanish Club. She is the daughter of Howard and Theresa Hobraschk. She plans to earn a degree in agribusiness and she wants to open her own business in sustainable fashion or the travel industry. Taylor Majewski participated in Hermann Sons Life dance classes for two years. Her parents are Nel and Kelly Majewski. While in high school, Taylor was active in many extracurricular activities including one-act plays at school. She is pursuing a degree in special education and wants to be an educational diagnostician. Savannah Weiser was active in high school athletics. The daughter of John and Michelle Weiser, she has many academic awards in sports and was a volunteer coach for volleyball and t-ball. One of her many talents is pitching. She plans to earn a degree in special education and become an elementary teacher.

GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will award three scholarships during the Giddings High School Awards Banquet. The recipients are Megan Hobratschk, Taylor Majewski and Savannah Weiser. The scholarships are $500 per semester for eight semesters for a total of $4,000 to be used in four years.

At its last meeting, the lodge welcomed new member Addison Ulrich.

She and her family are invited to attend meetings held the second Thursday of each month at the Silos of 77 Hall at 7 p.m.

In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge contributed $500 toward a scholarship for a student at Faith Lutheran High School in Central Texas in Ward.

The lodge donated $100 to the Giddings High School Grad Bash. It will be held at The Main Event in Katy.

Birthday celebrant LaVerne Urban was recognized. Birthday cards were sent to Charley Akin, Paul Kipp, James Martinez and Norma Tominetz.

The meeting closed with a prayer and members enjoyed pizza from Reba’s Deli. – Reporter

Laubach Lodge will hold next meeting on June 12

SEGUIN – Laubach Lodge will hold its next quarterly meeting on June 12 at 1 p.m. at Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill in Seguin.

A meal will be provided. All members are encouraged to attend.

The March meeting was held at Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill with Virgil Vogel presiding. A discussion on Join Hands Day was held. – Dorothy K. Constable

June 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 21 Seguin Lodge plans flea market for September

SEGUIN - Seguin Lodge member Cory Hawkins won a $500 scholarship at the lodge’s Shooting Sports Fund-raiser held in April at Moyes Way Shooting Sports in Kingsbury.

At the April meeting, Paul Gescheidle reported the scholarship fund-raiser was a success. The lodge extended its appreciation to the sponsors and participants. Funds raised will go toward lodge scholarships for local graduating seniors and for lodge repairs.

The lodge will hold a flea market on Sept. 17. More information will be provided later. Get those items ready!

A discussion was held on new signs at the lodge hall as well as signs to remind those using the parking lot not to leave trash behind. Navarro 4-H members will paint the parking lot poles in front of the building as a community project.

Joi Barnes celebrated a birthday in April. Anniversary celebrants in April were Randy and Annette Roecker, 32 years; Tim and Cheryl Kolbe, 33 years; Brian and Tammy Beutnagel, 33 years; and Mike and Joi Barnes, 34 years.

A sympathy card was sent to the family of Deborah New and a get-well card to Robin Larson.

The $5 attendance-prize winners were Jeff Kallies, Brian Beutnagel, Howard Huebner, Kathy Hartman and Mary Allison. Split-the-pot winner was Cory Hawkins. The names of Lisa Ann Richie of New Braunfels and Mitchell Hacker of Marion were drawn for the progressive pot prize but neither were present to win. Next month the pot will be $70 - must be present to win.

Members enjoyed fried chicken served by Annette Roecker along with side dishes members provided. The birthday and anniversary celebrants provided desserts. President Cheryl Kolbe gave the blessing.

Hermann Sons Life members are invited to attend lodge meetings held the third Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

Door prize winners at the Seguin Lodge April meeting were, from left, Kathy Hartman, Mary Allison, Jeff Kallies, Brian Beutnagel, Howard Huebner and Cory Hawkins.

– Dottie Kallies

Rutersville Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants, from left, Sylvester and Delores Bayer and birthday celebrant Delores Schmitt at the May meeting. Rutersville will meet June 1

RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge will meet on June 1. Members are asked to bring dishes for a potluck meal.

At the May meeting, members wished Delores Bayer a happy birthday and wished Sylvester and Delores Schmitt a happy 52nd wedding anniversary.

Door prize winners were Kirby Keilers, Delores Schmitt, Roy Weyand, Kaylee Keilers and Lynda Wheeler.

Members enjoyed a hamburger meal along with sides and desserts. Seguin Lodge members, from left, Brian Beutnagel, Howard Huebner, Tim Kolbe and Jay Law removed the old lodge sign to make way for a new one during a recent volunteer workday.

Seguin Lodge junior member Chloe Law gave the parking lot posts at the lodge hall a new reflective coat during a recent volunteer workday.

Lockhart supports Prairie Lea FFA

LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge President Nicky Duewall made a special 75-year membership pin presentation to Dickie Rutherford at the Sunday, May 1, meeting held at Smitty’s Market. Dickie was accompanied by her daughters Patti and Marci.

Nancy Hess reported that in observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge was “joining hands” with the Prairie Lea FFA led by Erin Hess. The lodge helped get T-shirts for the students to show their FFA support. Nancy said she would be attending the FFA banquet on May 19 and welcomed other members to join her.

In honor of Mother’s Day, roses were given to all mothers and were handed out by Emelia Duewall, Ella Duewall and Maria Hyland.

Birthday celebrants Janet Schaefer, Ella Duewall and Marci Holland were recognized.

Door-prize winners were MarLockhart Lodge recognized May birthday celebrants Janet Schaefer, Ella Duewall and Marci Holland.

Door prize winners at the May meeting of Lockhart Lodge were Margaret Hyland, Janet Schaefer and Marci Holland.