Vol. 125, No. 7
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June 2022
2022 Convention Assembly
President shares first Convention experience ➤ Pg. 2
Convention Assembly ➤ Pgs. 10-12
Lodges observe Join Hands Day ➤ Pgs. 12-13
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The Board of Directors elected during the 2022 Convention Assembly includes, from left, David R. Noak, Kimberly Krueger, Laura Tiffin, Stanley Steiger, Gerald Ziemnicki and David Wolf.
Delegates elect new Board of Directors SAN MARCOS – Delegates to the 48th Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly have elected a new Board of Directors. Three of the six directors are new to the Board. They are Kimberly Krueger, Laura Tiffin and Gerald Ziemnicki. The three incumbents re-elected are Stanley Steiger, David R. Noak and David Wolf. The Convention was held May 9-12 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. Due to the pandemic, the Convention was rescheduled from 2021 to 2022. At the 2017 Convention, delegates adopted new governance structure that included the creation of a Board of Directors. Ending their term as three of the organization’s first directors are Michael Beam, Sandra Jones and Suzanne Hildebrand. Following the election held during Wednesday’s business session, the delegates elected
Kimberly Krueger to serve as chair of the board. The Board of Directors later elected David Wolf to serve as Vice Chair of the Board. Registration at the Embassy Suites began during the afternoon on Monday, May 9. Home Office staff, including Jacqueline Klein, Tammi Sutherland, Carol Swan, Debbie Payne and Beth Williams, welcomed and registered the delegates and guests. On Monday, hospitality was held in the lobby prior to the welcome reception and dinner. Chair of the Board Sandra Jones welcomed guests and delegates followed by the invocation given by Director Stan Steiger. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek and Regional Sales Manager Teresa Saathoff presented awards to lodges for meeting new New director Kimberly Krueger was elected to serve as Chair of the Board member goals in 2021. following the Board of Directors elecSee COMMITTEE, Pg. 10 tion held on Wednesday, May 11.
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HERMANN SONS LIFE USPS 242200 Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas Published Monthly by HERMANN SONS LIFE 515 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941w San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 DIRECTORS Kimberly Krueger, Chair David Wolf, Vice Chair David R. Noak Stan Steiger Laura Tiffin Gerald Ziemnicki OFFICERS President and CEO Eugene Zollinger Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek
COMMITTEES
President and CEO Eugene Zollinger is accepting requests for Standing Committee assignments. The committees include the Laws Committee, Member Benefits Committee, Community Engagement Committee and the Business Operations Committee. If interested, notify President Zollinger in writing. Email: eugenez@hermannsonslife.org
President shares first Convention experience
By EUGENE ZOLLINGER President and CEO Fresh off my first Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly, I wanted to write an article to share several thoughts and feelings . I had a wonderful time meeting so many more members and those who have been so active in growing and strengthening our organization over the years! There were many conversations I had with members about fond memories, improving our organization and just getting to know them and their families better . I want to thank Samantha Schulmeier Kelley and Cecily Kelly for serving as the Convention cochairs and doing a fantastic job! The food, entertainment, format, etc . were outstanding! I also want to thank the rest of the Home Office staff for all the work and long hours they put in on everyone’s behalf . I really enjoyed the Convention and I now have a much better understanding of it and why it’s so important to our organization . I’ve included the speech I gave at the Convention so everyone who was not there has an opportunity to know what I shared . “Good morning everyone, it’s an honor and privilege to be stand-
ing in front of you today as the President and CEO of our amazing organization . Obviously, this is my first Conven- Eugene Zollinger tion and it’s been great getting to meet more of our members and hearing your stories of legacy, commitment, and loyalty to our organization . “I appreciate all the support that not only the Board of Directors and the Executive Team has given me but also you as members . Every lodge meeting, Christmas party, pin presentation and dance recital I have been to, I have felt welcome and embraced, and so has my family . That is so important, and I hope that is the case with everyone who interacts with our members at every lodge meeting and event that we hold . After all, Friendship, Love and Loyalty are our hallmarks . “Hopefully you’ve all had a chance to review my report in the Book of Reports by now, and not only mine but the Board report as well as those from the Executive Team and committees .
These are extremely important in understanding the progress and changes that have occurred and our plans for the future . If you haven’t had a chance to read it, I encourage you to make time after the Convention to do so . I want to commend the Board of Directors, the Executive Team and the committees for all of the work they have each not only put in for their reports, but for our organization . “With regards to the committees, there will be a refresh of them after the Convention and an opportunity for new committee members to join, so please be aware of that and I will be sending out further communication afterward . “I think we can all agree that there has been a lot of necessary work and changes ongoing, not only since the last Convention, but since I came on board just over three years ago . “As you read through my report, you’ll see that the focus of the changes has been in the areas of Information Technology (IT), Sales and Marketing structures, Marketing initiatives and campaigns, and facility upgrades . The highlights and details of each of those areas are explained in the report and I encourage you to review them .
Lodge Reports Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Bexar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Cat Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Converse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . . . .15 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Kypfer-Salge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Laubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . .14 McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Neiderwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
These are all areas in which we needed change and improvements and they will help us as we move forward . “As we look to the future of our organization, I want to assure you that we will continue to work to maintain our heritage, values and hallmarks as we become more relevant, competitive, progressive and inclusive . Decisions will always be made to do what is best for the organization, the employees and the members . “I want to end with something I said in the 'Behind the Scenes' corporate documentary, 'At Hermann Sons Life we celebrate history and the amazing organization that our forefathers have worked so hard to form over the past 160 years and to make sure we are here for the next 160 years we need to make sure we remain relevant in all the communities we serve and represent throughout the state of Texas . We want our members to recognize we are here to help them build sound financial futures and to build a better world where everyone feels included .’ “I have the vision and strategies to make sure that happens and I’ll count on everyone’s support to help us get there .”
Monthly Features 3 7-9 8 22
Calendar of Events Pioneer Members Memorial Donations In Memoriam
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New This Month Convention Assembly President's Message "Billy the Kid' sends thanks Family Fun Day Hermann Sons Life App instructions State Bowling tourney
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Sales News Fraternal spirit alive and well! Recommenders listed Agent listing
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Youth in Action Camp news Shining Stars
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Retirement Home Resident expresses gratitude for donations COMFORT – Retirement Home resident Billie DeSalme recently expressed her appreciation for the support received during the Chili and Bean Cook-off fundraiser at the Home. “I’m Billy the Kid. Some of you may recognize me from the Chili Cook-off held at the Hermann Sons Life Retirement Home in March. I would like to thank all who came and participated in the bean and chili contests,” she said. “My heart was filled with joy when I saw how many came and supported the Retirement Home cook-off after being down for two years. My sidekick Glenn Hellums and I walked around selling goods out of the wagon and asking for donations for the scholarships. Each and everyone of you opened your hearts, purchased goods and donated very generously. When we went to count our
FLOAT HELP NEEDED
The Home Office is looking to hire individual(s) interested in setting up and pulling the Hermann Sons Life float for various parade events held throughout the year.
Billie DeSalme money to turn it in, it brought tears of joy to my eyes. I hope everyone had a wonderful time and we will look forward to seeing all of you next year as well. Again, thank you for your generosity and support of the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund.”
Contact Marketing Manager Letricia Rodriguez at 210-226-9261, ext. 231 or email letriciar@hermannsonslife.org
Graduate photos The deadline to submit graduate photos is June 10. Send photos and details to elaines@hermannsonslife.org They will be published in July. For questions, call 210-226-9261, ext. 279.
Attention lodge reporters: Lodge reporters, please take note that with the retirement of Kathie Ninneman, all lodge meeting reports, photos and any information to be included in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper should now be sent to Communications Director Elaine Hernandez Soto. Her email address is elaines@hermannsonslife.org. She can be reached by phone at 210-226-9261, ext. 279. Please give her a call if you have any questions. Lodges are encouraged to send in their news and photos! A reminder, the deadline to submit reports and photos is the 10th of each month. Please make sure reports are typed or printed legibly. Photos should be of good quality and size. Small photos do not reproduce well. And please remember to identify every person in the photo with first and last name.
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 – It’s Game Night every Thursday night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. EVERY FRIDAY – The San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller hosts Trivia Night at 7 p.m. The Rathskeller is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. JUNE-JULY A full summer of Hermann Sons Life Camp is being planned. Watch upcoming issues for information and photos.
JUNE 5 - Kirby Lodge will hold Senior Bingo at 2 p.m. at the hall. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. You must be 55 years or older to attend. Light snacks will be provided. There will be 20 games. 14 - Flag Day is observed. Lodges are encouraged to honor the flag at a special ceremony or at the June lodge meeting. 25 - Family Fun Day at Schlitterbahn will be held. Look for details on Pg. 5. If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here and in the Events section of the Hermann Sons Life website, call Elaine Hernandez Soto, 210-226-9261, ext. 279, or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273, or email elaines@hermannsonslife.org.
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 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 Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication. 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.
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Lodges recognized during Convention
Sales
Lodges who met the 2021 membership goals were recognized during the Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly held in San Marcos May 9-12. Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek, bottom, right, and Regional Sales Manager Teresa Saathoff, presented representatives from the lodges with a certificate during Monday's dinner. Lodges recognized for meeting their goal and having a positive net gain were Yorktown, Marion, Weesatche, Kypfer-Salge, La Vernia, Biry and Manchaca. Each of those lodges earned $100. Lodges meeting their membership goal were Louise Schuetze, Columbus, Vineta, Ellinger, Siemering, Moulton, D'Hanis, Round Top, Goliad, Rowena, Old Glory, Orange Grove and Schwertner. These lodges each received $75. "I know these accomplishments were not easy during the pandemic," Robin said. "We are so grateful – keep up the great work."
The fraternal spirit is alive and well!
Two receive gift cards for recommendations The Sales Department is recognizing 24 more recommenders for the month of April. This brings the total to 82 members recommending 120 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2022. The winners of the $50 gift cards for April are Ronald R. Brehm from Cibolo Lodge and Wyatt M. Stringer from Corpus Christi Lodge. Congratulations to the following April Recommenders: Recommender Noah Bilyeu, Helotes Ronald Brehm, Cibolo Karen Burns-Lane, Fort Worth Preston Coldewey, Harmonia Elizabeth Cole, Prinz Solms Kara Cross, Live Oak Bailey Dolan, Cuero Family Cole Gibson, Fort Worth (2) Peggy Gutz, La Vernia Addison Hudson, New Braunfels Kimberlee King, Laubach (2) Bransen Mooney, Mission-Alamo Madisyn Mooney, Mission-Alamo Kenley Nichols, Marion Trax Nichols, Marion (2) Rylie Robles, Mission-Alamo Karen Steiger, Twin Sisters (2) Wyatt Stringer, Corpus Christi Maxine Sullivan, Converse Kynleigh Taylor, Da Costa Xander Van Gestel, Fredericksburg (2) Sloane Vasquez, Mission-Alamo Aileen Warwas, Nordheim Jerome Weinstrom, McGregor
Agent Angela Netherton Shirley Faske Sandra Jones Clifton Klabunde Ruth Bailey Roxy Pruski Wayne Tiffin Sandra Jones Shirley Huebinger Christopher Naughton Lorene Bielke Roxy Pruski Roxy Pruski Lorene Bielke Lorene Bielke Christopher Naughton John Moore Shirley Faske Dan Boenig Laura Thigpen Christopher Naughton Roxy Pruski Wayne Tiffin Cecilia Phillips
By ROBIN CZARNEK Vice President of Sales If you’re like me, you may be wondering what is going on in our world. It seems like every day there is another tragedy and more violence on the news. Thankfully, we need only look around to see that there is still a lot of good. My husband David and I recently had the pleasure of attending the Hermann Sons Life School of Dance recitals in New Braunfels. What a blessing that was! Not only was it a great reminder of why I do what I do, but it was also beautiful to see all the lives positively impacted by our Hermann Sons Life community. So many people put their hearts and souls into making these dance lessons and recitals happen…dance teachers, parent liaisons, our Member Benefits team and so many more. Seeing the bright faces of our children dancing their hearts out is such a lovely way to experience the good our world has to offer. I was particularly impressed with the dance teachers behind the scenes. While many didn’t have the vantage point we had, we were able to see the teachers hiding behind curtains doing the dances with their dancers in case they forgot their steps once they saw the sea of faces in the audience and the nerves kicked in. I couldn’t help but get emotional because it just shows how much these teachers care about our children to be there for them and do routine after routine alongside them with most in the audience none the wiser. When you look around, there is so much good behind the scenes. May was a big month for Hermann Sons Life. We held our 48th Convention Assembly in San Mar-
cos. Many of us from both the Home Office and Advisory Committees gave our reports on the state of our organization, as well as voting on our new Board of Directors. Perhaps every bit as important was the fellowship and community present at Convention. When one of our own lodge members fell ill, others went to make sure she was okay. Lodges discussed getting together to join forces and make service projects happen. John Kelly (Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly’s husband) was always visible running around and helping, not to mention etching the beautiful vases for the banquet tables. Old friends were catching up and so many new friends were made. Thousands of dollars and numerous donations were raised for the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. May we always work to keep the fraternal spirit alive. While the world around us is chaotic, there is a special community found in Hermann Sons Life. The pandemic did its best to keep us apart, but we’re coming back together again and it’s wonderful! We’ve all heard that saying, “It takes a village.” We are that village and we can be for others too. Invite your friends to a lodge meeting or event, host a community event with your lodge, hold an office and keep attending those lodge meetings. When our 49th Convention comes around, we’ll need delegates, as well as candidates to run for the Board of Directors. You are what makes Hermann Sons Life special! I hope that you’ll join me by getting involved to make a difference!
Camp News
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It’s crunch time for summer camp paperwork! By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director Welcome to the business end of summer camp! Camp opens this month and there’s some paperwork that needs tending to! We really need our parents to complete their camper’s Health History Form, Activity Selection Form and the Dorm Assignment and Check-Out Form as soon as possible. Please don’t wait until the last minute or it could affect your child’s preferences. I’ve already begun the process of bunking campers who have their Health Forms completed – placing them in the top or bottom bunk of their choice, placing them in dorms with the friends they requested (if their friends have their forms submitted). Arrival day We will be emailing parents dorm assignments and their scheduled arrival times five-seven days before Camp begins. Each cabin will be scheduled a 45-minute arrival window between the hours of 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Campers without the Health History Form on file will be scheduled to arrive between 4-5 p.m. and will be assigned a bunk upon their arrival. Like last summer, we will be asking parents not to leave their vehicle on arrival day. The rolling drop-off really works for the campers and staff and based on the surveys the parents liked it too! Please do not bring RVs and trailers with you. We simply do not have the capacity to handle these vehicles on arrival day. Also on arrival day, we ask that you bring any prescription medication in its original container. Please compete the Medication Form and bring it with you. Hermann Sons Life App Have you downloaded the Hermann Sons Life App? This is the only way you will be able to email
your child during their stay. You will also be able to view Camp photos taken throughout the summer. (See directions to the right). Facebook and YouTube I highly recommend following Hermann Sons Life on Facebook and YouTube. During the summer, 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 kiddos. 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 Riverside. In addition to leathercraft, ceramics, lanyards, beading and friendship bracelets, we’ve added tie dying and ceramic tile mosaics for more colorful and fun elective afternoon activities. Our staffing looks fantastic and I’m excited. We have an incredible number of returning counselors (especially on Riverside). Our staff started arriving May 20! Supplementing our wonderful returning staff this summer will be counselors from England, Australia, Scotland, Wales, Mexico, Germany, Columbia, 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, rugby, netball) and maybe pick up a new accent!
Deadline for Fun Day tickets June 13 NEW BRAUNFELS – The Annual Family Fun Day at Schlitterbahn-New Braunfels will be held Saturday, June 25, beginning at 10 a.m. Invitations have been sent to members of the Future Club-Shining Stars. They will be admitted free of charge and will receive a free drink cup with purchase of one chaperone ticket. Chaperone ticket price is listed on the invitation. Shining Stars must be registered members as of April 2022. All members are welcome to attend at a discounted price of $50. Tickets must be paid in advance through the Hermann Sons Life website, hermannsonslife.org. Click on “Store.” Deadline to order tickets is June 13. Children 2 and under can attend free of charge. Members can also purchase a drink cup for a reduced price of $14. The cup must also be purchased in advance. The cup
Hermann Sons Life App Install Instructions 1. Open App Store or Google Play app on your mobile phone and search for Hermann Sons Life 2. Install the app on your device SIGN-UP AND SIGN-IN INSTRUCTIONS When you open the app for the first time, you will need to “sign up” first: 1. Tap on “Click here to SIGN UP!” - Use the registration code: HSLC20 - Fill in your information - Create a password - Tap SIGN UP 2. Email confirmation - You’ll receive an email verification to confirm you registration. This is a layer of security to protect the privacy of our users (members, families) and content. 3. Once you’ve confirmed your registration with the email, simply go back to the app and SIGN IN with your email and password. USING THE APP When you first sign in the app you will see a “help overlay” tutorial that will highlight the various features and capabilities of the app. PERMISSIONS As you navigate through the app you will be prompted for “permissions” which are standard for both Android and iOS devices. Some of the permissions our app may request are: 1. Push notification – this allows you to receive our instant messages. Make sure you accept! 2. Calendar – this allows the app to save events and set reminders in your main calendar. 3. Camera and/or Photos – this allows you to access your device’s camera to save photos to your gallery. 4. On Android devices only there may be a permission to “make and manage phone call” which allows you to call our Camp with one tap from the app. We will use Push Notifications to send friendly reminders and last-minute updates. Please accept all permission requests to get the most out of our app. If you have rejected a permission and later change your mind, simply go to the Settings app on your device – scroll down until you find our app and then just tap on it to view and edit permission. CUSTOMIZE YOUR SETTINGS You can personalize your experience with the app and select what category of information to view and be notified about. 1. Navigate to the “More” tab 2. Select the “My Camp Settings” screen 3. Tap Edit/Save to update your preferences
Camp Open House June 11 Camp Open House is set for June 11 at the Hilltop and Riverside sites from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will allow campers’ families and friends to take a tour of Camp, participate in activities, enjoy lunch and
meet the Camp staff. The pools will be open as well as the Challenge Course so be sure to bring swimsuits and sneakers. For lunch planning purposes, RSVP to Ian at ianb@hermannsonslife.org.
Answers to puzzles on Pg. 24 can be refilled all day anywhere in the park. Tickets include admission and a hamburger and hot dog buffet lunch in the designated area of Schlitterbahn East (Surfenburg) that is reserved for Hermann Sons Life. For more information, contact the Member Benefits Department at 210-226-9261, ext. 238.
ACROSS 4. Stony Hill School 6. Red 7. Army 10. Bernard J. Cigrand 11. Flag 12. Blue
DOWN 1. Woodrow Wilson 2. Betsy Ross 3. White 5. Stripes 8. Stars 9. Parade
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Mel’s Lanes set to host bowling tournament AUSTIN – The Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament will be held July 30-31 and Aug. 6-7 at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes in Georgetown. The rules of the tournament are listed below. Use the form to the right to enter a team. For more information, call Sandra Jones at the number listed on the entry form. Tournament Rules • At least two members of the team must be a member of Hermann Sons Life as of July 30, 2022. Two non-members per team is allowed. • Non USBC bowlers may pay an affiliate membership fee of $20, which will provide high score recognition. • Handicap is 90% from 220 for each bowler per event. • IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to determine that the submitted average is correct. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify the score if submitted average is lower than correct average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average. However, corrections in averages may be permitted up to the completion of the first game of a series. Every entry blank must have each bowler’s highest USBC Certified 2020-2021 book average based on 21 games or more at the time of participation in the tournament. Bowlers not having a 2020-2021 average must use highest 2021-2022 book average based on 21 games. Bowlers not having 2020-2021 or 2021-2022 book average must use 2022 Summer average of nine games or more in one league at time of participation. Bowlers not having any of the above averages must enter with a scratch average of 220 for the first nine games bowled in the tournament. Bowlers will then establish a tournament average to be used the following year. Bowlers not having any of the above averages, but who bowled 9 games in the 2021 tournament may use the average for those 9 games in the 2022 tournament. USBC Rule 319(A-2) is waived (10 or more pins increase in average). A: 2020-2021 yearbook average. B: 2021-2022 yearbook average. C: Summer 2022 average (9 games or more in one sanctioned league at time of participation). See HERMANN, Pg. 22
57th Hermann Sons Life State Bowling Tournament Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
1010 N. Austin Avenue, Georgetown • 512-930-2200
ENTRIES MUST BE POSTMARKED BY JULY 1, 2022
90% Handicap • USBC Certified Tournament • Prize fund to be returned 100%
Entry fees: Team - $20 / Singles - $20 / Doubles - $20 / All Events (optional) - $5 Each fee consists of $5.75 for prize fund, $11.25 for lineage and $3 for expenses. Non-members must pay an additional $20. See complete rules on back.
Event Date & Time Singles/Doubles Date & Time Team Team Singles Doubles All Events
1st Choice
2nd Choice
Remittance To Cover x $80 = x $20 = x $40 = x $5 = Total Entry Fees
Official Use Only Men/Women
Entry #
Class
Amount Enclosed
Amount Due
Confirmed Day/Time Singles/Doubles
Date Received
Confirmed Day/Time Team
Team Name: ______________________________________ City or Town Represented: _______________________ List bowlers' names in order of bowling - Lineup will not be rearranged! USBC No.
Lodge No. Team Lineup - Bowler's Name Complete Mailing Address
High Avg. All Rule #4 Events
1. 2. 3. 4.
If any of the above are delegates, please place an "*" beside his/her name. USBC No.
Lodge No. Singles/Doubles Bowler's Name 1. 2. 1. 2.
High Avg. Rule #4
Make all checks payable to: Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament Mail entries to: Sandra Jones 516 Janie Lane Burleson, TX 76028 Phone: 817-781-7155 Any returned checks will carry a $20 returned check fee and must be paid prior to participation.
I, as Team Captain, have personally verified the above averages. Members are in good standing and agree to forfeit all claims for prize money in case of misrepresentation. No prize money will be paid until averages have been checked. Captain's signature __________________________________________________ Home Phone ______________ Work Phone _______________ Address ___________________________________ City, State, Zip __________________________ Team Captain please fill in below Association Manager's Name _______________________ Phone ______________ Address ________________________City, State, Zip ______________________ (Please include attachment if more than one City Secretary needs to be contacted.)
80 Years
T. JACK WERNETTE Castroville Lodge
75 Years
SHERIAN L. GIBSON Bryan Lodge
Pioneers LEW ELLYN R. GROSS JOYCE MARIE MAREK Cat Spring Lodge RODNEY DALE KREBS Cibolo Lodge LINDA D. HAMPTON Columbia Lodge
ROBERT A. CORNEHL Corpus Christi Lodge
MARY VADELL SCERBO Corpus Christi Lodge
JAMES F. HALLER Dallas Lodge
FRANCES L. KESELING Cuero Lodge
KIRBY WAYNE REDLIN Niederwald Lodge
DOUGLAS D. SPACEK Giddings Lodge
MICHAEL ERWIN BOGAN Bryan Lodge
BETTY A. HUEBNER Shelby Lodge
LARRY W. ZAJICEK Houston Lodge
MICHEAL ANDREW IVY Columbia Lodge
SUSAN LYNN STURGEON Waco-Robinson Lodge HARVEY J. BORGFELD Weesatche Lodge JAMES A. JENDRZEY Yorktown Lodge
60 Years
PATRICIA ANN HOLTON ERVIN A. PECHACEK Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge ARNOLD W. RISKE
DAVID FRANK ANIOL LORRAINE C. PHILLIPS Anton Wenzel Lodge
MARY KNEUPPER MARSH DAVID C. LECOUR Helotes Lodge ROBERT L. SIMON JR.
JOY BLAIR BERGER Bernardo Lodge
VIRGINIA S. GODWIN ROBERT L. SIEMSEN Houston Lodge
VALERIE HARVEY Bexar Lodge
DaCosta Lodge
NORBERT BRIETZKE ALFRED C. LOHSE JR. La Vernia Lodge GLADYS MARIE PERRY McGregor Lodge SIDNEY A. WEYEL New Braunfels Lodge VONCILE L. BROWN CAROLYN J. JOHNSON Poth Lodge
Dallas Lodge
PATRICIA L. MORRISON THOMAS E. NOWLIN JR. Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
VIRGIL A. ZIGMOND Cibolo Lodge
BRUCE CARROLL BAKER JAMES E. HOBIZAL JANICE BAKER MENKING PATSY G. STAMPORT Gonzales Lodge
DEBRA LYNN ANHALT GARY WAYNE MORTON KENNETH R. MORTON THOMAS G. MORTON Columbia Lodge
DEBORAH ANN SANFORD Haskell Lodge
CAROLYN D. POENITZSCH Columbus Lodge
TIMOTHY O. WIEMERS Hondo Lodge JOHN S. WAHRENBERGER Houston Lodge
LINDA SINAST LEMMONS VERNON C. HAVERLAH Yorktown Lodge
70 Years
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Karnes City Lodge
ELNORA F. CRAIG Austin Lodge
CLAYTON LEE KREBS Marion Lodge
JANE ELLA DANZ BECKY LYNN JOHNS Comfort Lodge
MICHAEL WAYNE BUNGE New Bern Lodge PHILLIP J. NEFF New Braunfels Lodge
RICHARD DEAN SOAT Comfort Lodge MARY LOU HUFFMAN Corpus Christi Lodge ROBERT T. MULLINS JR. Dallas Lodge KAREN LYNN BAKER ROBERT WAYNE BAKER DARRELL LEE BOND JOHN DAVID BURKE DEBORAH ANN B. ROMEO Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge ROSALINE MEURER PATRICIA LEE WEISS Fredericksburg Lodge
HELIA B. MOORE SEPULVEDA Louise Schuetze Lodge GARY WAYNE MENSIK New Bielau Lodge BOBBY DEAN KRAFT New Braunfels Lodge BELINDA F. ANDERSEN JAMES WILLIAM MAGEE DAVID E. MOORE Pershing Lodge CHERYL S. FOSTER Piney Woods Lodge ADOLPH KURTZ Prinz Solms Lodge JAN GEORGES PERRY Round Top Lodge STEVEN L. RANKIN Rowena Lodge GINGER MARIE BOEHM SHERYL BALCAR GIBSON DEBORAH B. MIKSCH CONNIE SUE TAYLOR DONNA KUBALA WICK Schulenburg Lodge KIMBERLY A. ILLHARDT LISA ANN RITCHIE Seguin Lodge DANIEL W. HARMON GEORGE L. SALIBA Siemering Lodge DEBORAH ANN WATERS Vineta Lodge ARVID K. SIEVERS Yorktown Lodge
50 Years ERNEST D. RABA Anton Wenzel Lodge
DOROTHY A. DELAVAN Brunhilde Lodge
WILLIAM NEIL HUNTER Comfort Lodge ANDREW B. WOODALL Coupland Lodge CHRISTOPHER NIEMANN Corpus Christi Lodge BECKY MARBACH BLANTON KAREN K.M. HEMPEL TRACY DENISE JACKSON DONNIE W. KURTZ DELTON MARBACH THOMAS LEE MARBACH ALTA L. RICHARDSON HELEN F. WELFEL DaCosta Lodge MIKE FRED HAMES LAWRENCE W. KOMINCZAK Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge EDDIE R. HUDDLESTON GERALD DON LEWIS Fort Worth Lodge AMBERLEY F. JACKSON SUSAN M. WONDER Louise Schuetze Lodge LEE ALLAN HESELMEYER La Grange Lodge TANYA A. LITTLEFIELD JIM F. TELTSCHIK JOHN R. TELTSCHIK Kerrville Lodge JAMES ROBERT KESSLER II Flatonia Lodge BILLIE RAE DIXSON DINA J.S. NELSON Giddings Lodge PATRICK L. EDMUNDSON JR. Gulf Lodge CORBIN REID STOCK BRIAN KENT WOHLFARTH Harmonia Lodge PAMELA MCCOWN RASMUSSEN Helotes Lodge BRADLEY D. GWARTNEY Hondo Lodge Cont’d. on Pg. 8
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Donations
Donations to the Retirement Home in Memory of: BILLIE BRITTINGHAM ELVIN BRYAN MURRAY PATRICIAN ANN SPAETH LORENE B. TABBERER Donor: Pershing Lodge
WILLIAM WOODY Donors: Alverne Halloran and Mildred Bartels MARJORIE S. BRUNE Donor: Columbus Lodge
Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: ARVIN E. BREHM JANICE FRIESENHAHN BETTY E. ORMOND LLOYD M. PAPE Donor: New Braunfels Lodge
LINDA MUEHLSTEIN Donor: Louise Schuetze Lodge HOWARD ANDERSON Donor: Ed and Betty Kurtz
ELLIOTT KOEHN Donor: New Bielau Lodge
Pioneers Cont’d. from Pg. 7
50 Years JOHN E. PAWELEK Jourdanton Lodge LAURIE A. JAUER CARROTHERS MATTHEW JAMES JAUER KIMBERLY SUE WITTE Karnes City Lodge DAVID W. PUTZ TIMOTHY KARL ZIPP Kypfer-Salge Lodge MELISSA ANN DAVANZO Laubach Lodge JACQUELINE R. ZIGMOND BOENING La Vernia Lodge SHELLEY SCHUH GRAY ALICE J. KORZEKWA GAIL ANN THOMPSON Mission-Alamo Lodge
DAVID J. ROZNOVAK New Bielau Lodge
THOMAS ANDREW GEBERT Richland Lodge
MARY ANNE PEINEMANN New Braunfels Lodge
MICHAEL G. MEINERS San Marcos Lodge
SHANNA M. LETBETTER Niederwald Lodge
JOHN B. WONDER STEVEN M. WONDER Siemering Lodge
SUSAN MARIE BELL Nixon-Smiley Lodge JERRY LOVIC HILL Old Glory Lodge CAROL FAYE PROCELL Paige Lodge GUY MICHAEL KASBERG EARNEST L. POSPISIL LOREN E. POSPISIL DOUGLAS G. SERGENT MAX HARMAN SMITH SHELIA DEANNA SOVA ROBERT W. WILSON Pershing Lodge
BARBARA LOUISE BURCH VERNELL L. BURCH Spring Branch Lodge BARBARA J. MORAWIETZ Stern Lodge AMY JOY MARETH Yorktown Lodge
Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of: JAMES C. BROWN Donors: Brenham Lodge
Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of: EL GENE WEYAND Donors: Rutersville Lodge
Laurie Dietz has received her 60year membership pin. Laurie is a member of Vineta Lodge and resides in Columbus, WI.
KENNETH A. PEVEHOUSE MARILYN ALTWEIN Donor: Laubach Lodge
Vallie Jatzlau has received her 60-year membership pin. She is a member of Giddings Lodge and resides in Giddings.
Gary Fuller has received his 60year membership pin. He is a member of Jourdanton Lodge and resides in Cypress.
Craig Farrell has received his 60-year membership pin. He is a member of Houston Lodge and resides in Houston.
Elmer J. Smoot has received his 60-year membership pin. He is a member of Siemering Lodge and resides in San Antonio.
Bonnie Miller has received her 60-year membership pin. She is a member of Waco-Robinson Lodge and resides in Waco.
Steven E. Moeller received his 60-year membership pin. He is a member of Flatonia Lodge and resides in Flatonia.
Betty Duesterheft received her 60-year membership pin. She is a member of Niederwald Lodge and resides in Maxwell.
Pioneers McGregor Lodge President Doris Mooney, left, presents a 75year membership pin to Marie Perry during the May meeting. Marie has been a member since June 26, 1947.
Old Glory Lodge President Diane Smith presents membership pins to Brenda Vahlenkamp, 50 years; Odene Dudensing, 60 years; and Darrell Richard, 50 years.
Schulenburg Lodge presented 50-year membership pins at the May meeting. The recipients were, standing, left, Delores Michalke, Rodney Michalke and seated, Bill Michalke. Bill accepted the pin on behalf of Raychelle Ellsworth.
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Hochhiem-Prairie Lodge President Janet Zabransky presented a 75year membership pin to Kenneth Gerdes, left, and a 70-year membership pin to Wilburn Pargmann during the April meeting.
Lockhart Lodge President Nicky Duewall presented Dickie Rutherford her 75-year membership pin. Dickie was accompanied by her daughters Patti and Marci.
Pershing Lodge members Kenneth and Emily Wallace each received 50-year membership pins during a recent meeting. They have been members since Jan. 5, 1972.
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2022 Convention Assembly
Committee reports presented to delegates Cont’d. from Pg. 1
Representatives from each of these lodges were called forward to receive a certificate. A total of 20 lodges met their goal and seven of those had a positive net gain. The evening also included a memorial service featuring a video presentation with photos of the deceased and music. Three outstanding fraternalists were recognized as Honorary Delegates. They included the late Leroy Muehlstein, Grand President from 1989-2009; the late Harrison Hilt, Home Office employee from 1967-2017 and Lee Vogel, Grand Vice PresidentFraternal from 1997-2013. Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly and Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, cochairs of the Convention, then introduced the candidates for the Board of Directors. Monday evening concluded with musical entertainment by Four Star Entertainment. Chair of the Board Sandra Jones officially opened the Convention the morning of Tuesday, May 10. Cecily and Samantha presented Jones with a ceremonial gavel. Jones recognized and thanked them and their staff for “all their hard work organizing the convention, especially after having to reorganize after the 2021 cancellation due to COVID.” Business Operations Committee Member Lori Todd introduced the board members and officers. Member Benefits Committee members Stephen R. Prewitt and Gary Falkenberg presented the colors and Director Suzanne Hildebrand led the pledge of allegiance. Vice Chair of the Board Michael Beam gave the opening invocation and Cecily introduced dignitaries. Mayor of San Marcos Jane Hughson welcomed the delegation. She expressed her appreciation to the organization that she said, “makes such a big difference in communities” for choosing the City of San Marcos to host the
Election Committee member Christian Hosinski reads election results. Also pictured are committee members, from left, Angela Netherton, Sherry Stoddard, Pamela Nentwich and Cheryl Garcia.
Chair of the Board Sandra Jones, from left, officially opened the Convention the morning of Tuesday, May 10. Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley and Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, Convention co-chairs, presented Jones with a ceremonial gavel. Convention. The 2017 Convention was also held at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos. Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt read a proclamation from Gov. Greg Abbott acknowledging the Convention Assembly. Throughout the Convention, committee reports were presented to the entire delegation. The first report was the Credentials Committee Report and Check-in Procedures presented by Samantha. Parliamentarian John Kirk Overby gave a presentation of the Standing Rules. The remaining of Tuesday’s business sessions included the Board of Directors report given by Sandra; report of the President and CEO by Eugene Zollinger; report of the Vice President of Finance and CFO by Mary; report of the Vice President of Sales by Robin; report of the Vice President of Member Benefits by Cecily and report of the Laws Committee by Samantha. Tuesday evening, Director David R. Noak gave the invocation before dinner. The night’s festivities featured a “Night in Vegas” presented by Elite Casino Events. The casino night participants were given vouchers to kick off their casino fun and additional “chips” were available for purchase. All proceeds benefited the
Join Hands Day project for the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. Participants were able to turn in their “chips” for a chance at various prizes. Convention business resumed the morning of Wednesday, May 11. Director David Wolf gave the invocation and committee reports continued. The Compensation Committee report was presented by Mary; Business Operations Committee report, Laura Tiffin; Community Engagement Committee report, Elizabeth Byron; Member Benefits Committee, Shirley Kuhen Faske; Ritual Committee, Cecily; and Appeals Committee report, Patricia Bushmann. Nominations were then heard and the election of the board of directors was held followed by the election for chair of the board. Serving on the Election Committee were Cheryl Garcia, Christian Hosinski, Pamela Nentwich, Angela Netherton and Sherry Stoddard. The Convention Banquet was held Wednesday evening with Cecily as mistress of ceremonies. Robin gave the invocation and Samantha introduced special guests, SPJST President Brian Vanicek and his wife Joan, Stephanie Macchia, attorney representing Hermann Sons Life, and her guest Mike.
The new Board of Directors was installed during Wednesday’s Convention Banquet.
Member Benefits Committee members Stephen R. Prewitt, left, and Gary Falkenberg presented the colors at the opening of the Convention Assembly on Monday morning.
Retired Grand President Stephen R. Prewitt installed the newly elected board of directors and new Chair of the Board Kimberly Krueger gave the closing remarks. “It is an honor and a privilege to have been elected to the board of directors,” she said. “My heart is so full and I thank you for putting your trust in me. I look forward to working with this board of directors and thank the outgoing board for all the hard work and dedication these last few years – during these difficult times a lot of hard decisions had to be made and I thank them for having the organization’s best interest in
mind.” Krueger then recognized the Home Office staff and convention organizers. “I want to recognize the Home Office staff for all its dedication and hard work during this Convention and to the staff who stayed behind who kept the Home Office running,” she said. “I believe in Hermann Sons Life and look forward to working hard at keeping it around for generations to come.” A dance ended the night with music by Fast Moving Trio. With all business concluded, the Convention ended on Thursday, May 12, with breakfast.
2022 Convention Assembly
It wasn’t all business during the Convention Assembly. A dance with music by Four Star Entertainment and a photo booth followed the welcome reception and dinner on Monday evening. Following dinner Tuesday, a “Night in Vegas” was held for delegates and guests to enjoy some casino fun. Wednesday’s banquet ended with a dance featuring music by Fast Moving Trio. Pictured above, from left, during the Convention Banquet are Alison Zollinger and President and CEO Eugene Zollinger, John Kelly, Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly, Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, Jonathan Kelley, Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek, David Czarnek, Vice President of Finance and CFO Mary Pruitt and Alphonso Smith. On right, the Home Office Executive Team and staff gathered for a photo.
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Join Hands Day Convention project raises funds for San Marcos Youth Council
SAN MARCOS – More than $6,000 was raised for the Greater San Marcos Youth Council (GSMYC) during the Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly held in San Marcos May 9-12. GSMYC shelters abused and neglected children and provides children and their families access to prevention programs. Donations were made by individual members, lodges, the Home Office and the Sales Department held a raffle to raise funds during the convention. Items for the children at the shelter were also collected. “This is such an important cause,” Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly said. “Since
May 7 was Join Hands Day, we wanted to do something special in the city of San Marcos during our stay,” she said. “I can’t think of a better program that not only helps children recover but helps families with prevention as well.” Donors included Ron and Darlene Jones, Agnes Dreibrodt, Jeff Andersen Jr., Karen and Stan Steiger, Ray and Debbie Pfefferkorn, Laura and Wayne Tiffin, Debbie and Don Jordan, Letty Fragoso and Rebecca Henley. Lodges who made donations included Castroville, Marion, Fort Worth, Austin, Niederwald, Shelby, Mission-Alamo, Boerne, Anton Wenzel, Bandera, Dallas, Jackson County, Spring Branch,
Vineta, Moulton, Cat Spring, Poth, Pershing, Seguin, Lone Oak and Rutersville. The Sales Department raised $1,590 raffling off a wooden flag with the pledge of allegiance inscribed on it. The flag was made by David Czarnek, husband of Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek. The winner was Pat Wolf of Wichita Falls Lodge. “During his down time during COVID, David was able to hone his craftsman skills and taught himself to use a CNC machine to do the inscriptions. The flag is made of oak veneer and finished off with oak trim,” Robin said. “We are just so grateful for all the support.”
The Sales Department raffled off a wooden U.S. flag with the pledge of allegiance inscribed on it during the Convention Assembly and raised $1,590. Pictured are Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek and husband David who made the flag out of oak.
Bexar makes blankets for Linus Project
Bexar Lodge Vice President Tray Metzger and lodge members Matthew Stoddard, Donnie Stoddard and Nicholas Metzger work on a no-sew blanket during the blanket-making party held to benefit Project Linus in observance of Join Hands Day. The blankets are given to traumatized and ill children.
Adah Shuler, left, and Cydney Jo pose with the blanket they made during Bexar Lodge’s Join Hands Day project to benefit Project Linus.
Volunteer Steven Iredale, a Southside ISD agriculture teacher, is pictured tying a blanket during a Join Hands Day event held by Bexar Lodge to benefit Project Linus.
A MacArthur High School student volunteer is pictured with the blanket she made during the Bexar Lodge blanket-making party to benefit Project Linus in observance of Join Hands Day.
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar Lodge hosted a blanket-making party for Join Hands Day on May 7. The project benefits Project Linus, an organization that strives to provide comfort and security to traumatized and ill children by providing handmade blankets to them. The event was held at the MacArthur High School cafeteria and members joined hands with students in making nosew fleece blankets. With the help of 25 volunteers from both the lodge and MacArthur High School, 25 blankets were made and donated. The lodge’s event was featured on San Antonio Kens 5 News that has helped boost the name of Project Linus and its cause. This is the second year the lodge has hosted this event and had more volunteers participate this year. The lodge plans to hold the project annually using its special slogan to promote it to the community: “If you can tie a knot, you can tie a blanket for a child in need.”
Join Hands Day
HONDO LODGE presented a donation of $150 to the Medina County Food Pantry on April 25 for its Join Hands Day project. Pictured are Jerome Bendele and Robert “Bobby” Tschirhart presenting the check to Frances Lopez, pantry director.
HONDO VICTORY LODGE joined hands with Dunlay Lodge and presented food and a monetary donation to the Medina County Food Pantry in recognition of Join Hands Day. Present for the donation were lodge members, from left, Aurline Tschirhart, Loraine Miller, Dolly Meyer and Stanley Meyer.
KIRBY LODGE joined with a local Girl Scout troop in a donation to the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children in observance of Join Hands Day. The lodge donated $700 to match the Girls Scouts’ pledge. Donations go toward the purchase of needed items for the Ranch.
GIDDINGS LODGE donated $500 to Faith Lutheran High School in observance of Join Hands Day on May 6. Pictured is President Patricia Abell presenting the check to a school administrator.
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CORPUS CHRISTI LODGE - Troylyn Sisneros-Gonzalez, right, and Kerry Ginn represented Corpus Christi Lodge for Join Hands Day by distributing 150 hygiene bags to those in need at various locations in Corpus Christi.
HOCHHEIM-PRAIRIE LODGE presented a donation to the Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department in observance of Join Hands Day. Pictured are from left, Brian Bennett, Isaiah Riebeling, Assistant Chief Nick Kresta, Janet Zabransky, lodge president; Carolyn Hoepfl, secretary; Joyce Word, financial trustee; and Jeff Fishbeck. Every year when the fire department holds its fund-raiser event in February, lodge members volunteer to help wherever they are needed.
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Corpus Christi Lodge recognized graduate Havynn Carrillo, left, at the May meeting. Cheryl Garcia presented a card to Havynn who will soon graduate from Mathis High School.
Moms were recognized at the May meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge.
Corpus Christi Lodge door prize winners in May were, from left, Irene Blumberg, Paul Hood and Shelly Hunt.
Irene Blumberg won the 50/50 split-the-pot prize at the Corpus Christi Lodge May meeting.
CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will meet at Hilltop Community Center, 11425 Leopard St., at 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 7. A short business meeting is planned and will include discussion of final plans for the August party. The May meeting was held at Miller Barbecue. In observance of Join Hands Day, members handed out hygiene product bags to
Carrillo who is graduating from Mathis High School. Birthday celebrant Shalynda Carrillo was recognized as well as anniversary celebrants Dewayne and Shelly Hunt. The door prize winners were Paul Hood, Shelly Hunt and Myrtle Blumberg. The 50/50 split-the-pot winner was Myrtle Blumberg. – Darlette Brandon
Corpus Christi will meet on June 7
Cat Spring donates to youth council CAT SPRING – Cat Spring Lodge will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 9. Members will provide sandwiches, chips and/ or desserts. Regional Sales Manager Douglas Carpenter attended the March meeting and spoke about sales and recruiting agents. Marge Michaelis, Nila Klaus, Nola Landua, Fay Johnson and Lewellen Gross have received 70-year membership pins. Pin
Louise Schuetze Lodge will meet June 13 Louise Schuezte Lodge delegates are pictured at the Convention Assembly held in San Marcos. The lodge will meet on June 13. Call Janet Abel at 210-363-4022 for details.
Kypfer-Salge has new juniors CLEAR SPRINGS – Kypfer-Salge Lodge welcomed new junior members at the May 6 meeting. They are Rebecca Clair Miol, Mia Brooklynn Sanchez, June Rose-
lie Proff, Brycen George Demore, Haylee Easton Vaughn, Emerson Paige Vaughn and Kyah J. Sardelich. – Reporter
the needy on May 6 and May 13. Delegates Cheryl Garcia, Kerry Ginn and Ida Blankenship attended the Convention Assembly in San Marcos May 9-12 and will give their report at the next meeting. It was reported the Easter egghunt was a success. Wishes for a speedy recovery were sent to Megan Rosas. The lodge recognized Havynn
presentations will be held at the annual Christmas meeting and social. Pat Klotz attended the 48th Convention Assembly held in San Marcos. Herbert and Laura Schumann from Bellville Lodge also attended. For Join Hands Day, the lodge donated to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. More than $5,000 was donated during the convention.
A moment of silence was observed for Dennis Landua who has passed away. The lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Alice and Lewellen Gross, 62 years, and birthday celebrants Alice Gross and Nathan Zanek. Members enjoyed a soup supper provided by Marsha Tipp, Marilyn Nelson and Pat Klotz. Members provided desserts. – Reporter
Bexar to hold Splash Party on June 25 SAN ANTONIO – Bexar Lodge invites members to the Summer Splash Party on June 25 from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Universal City Splash Pad. It is free to the public but be sure to bring money for raffle tickets. This year’s prizes include a gardening gift basket, a tie-dye craft kit and an ice cream making kit. There will also be lots of games, a watermelon eating contest and a lunch of
hamburgers and hotdogs. For Join Hands Day on May 7, the lodge hosted a blanketmaking party to benefit Project Linus. The event was held at the MacArthur High School cafeteria and members joined hands with students in making no-sew fleece blankets. With the help of 25 volunteers from both the lodge and MacArthur High School, 25 blankets were made
and donated. The lodge’s event was featured on San Antonio Kens 5 News. Members are invited to attend the July meeting at the Julia Yates-Semmes Library from 1-3 p.m. The results of the summer party, Make a Difference Day plans, the Christmas party and officer elections in November will be discussed. – Reporter
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San Marcos plans Family Picnic for July 9 SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will meet on June 7. Location will be announced by email. The Annual Family Picnic will be held on July 9 at Zorn Bowling Lanes beginning at 2 p.m. Hosting will be Betty and Clifford Rust and John and Betty Schawe. A sausage dinner will be served, and members are asked to provide side dishes and desserts. The lodge welcomed new member Marley Marks at the May meeting held at Golden Corral in New Braunfels. Members enjoyed visiting for the second time since meetings were stopped due to COVID.
The Cheer Committee sent get-well cards to Florence McQuaig, Clifford Rust and Scott Krackau. It was reported members Peggy Schmeltekopf and Jo Ann Hall De La Rosa have passed away. In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 21, Billy Preuss was recognized for his service in the Army. Esther Schmidt celebrated her 97th birthday on May 5. All mothers in attendance were recognized and the winners of mini-rose plants were Janet Boehringer and Yvonne Reimers Robbins. – Reporter
Birthday and wedding anniversary celebrants Dave and Robin Czarnek were recognized at the New Braunfels Lodge May meeting. In honor of Armed Forces Day on May 21, San Marcos Lodge member Billy Preuss was recognized for his service in the Army at the May meeting.
San Marcos Lodge winners of the special Mother’s Day prizes of mini-rose plants at the May meeting were Janet Boehriger and Yvonne Reimers Robbins.
Moulton delegates attend Convention Delegates Eugene and Barbara Anderle represented Moulton Lodge at the Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly held May 9-12 at the Embassy Suites in San Marcos.
Harmonia delegates attend Convention
Harmonia Lodge delegates are pictured at the Convention Assembly held in San Marcos.
Vineta will hold potluck
Harmonia Lodge members pictured at the May meeting include, from left, Mike Gumpp, Stan Steiger, Rene Kraus and Brad Dietrich.
Hochheim-Prairie presents a senior scholarship to Smith YOAKUM – Hochheim-Prairie Lodge will meet Sunday, June 12. The lodge welcomed junior member Hudson Baker at the May meeting. In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge presented a donation to the Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department. Plans were made to observe
Flag Day on Sunday, June 12. The lodge’s scholarship recipient is Kirsten Smith. She is the daughter of Julie Smith and Derrick Smith. She will be attending Texas Lutheran University in the fall. Debbie Zinke was the attendance-prize winner. – Reporter
SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will serve a salad potluck meal at the June 2 meeting. Members are asked to bring a salad or dessert of their choice. The lodge is asking members to donate school supplies for the 2022-2023 school year. Members should bring the supplies to lodge meetings, and they will be presented to a school in the San Antonio School District in August. The lodge welcomes new junior member, Dylan Grace Cole. Members enjoyed dinner from Little Italy in May to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thank you to Beth Byron for delivering the food from Little Italy and to Darlene Ackerman for bringing the cake. All the mothers received a rose. Members voted to give $100 to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council for Join Hands Day.
New Braunfels has new members
NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge met Sunday, May 1, and welcomed nine new members. A resolution of respect was read for Arvin Brehm, Janice Friesenhahn, Betty Ormond and Lloyd Pape. Members sang Happy Birthday to celebrants Dave and Robin Czarnek who also recently celebrated their 31st anniversary. Attendance-prize winners were Delbert Tanneberger, Dennis Schwab, Leona Stolte, Shirley Huebinger, C.J. Schneider, Karen Harborth, Jolene Meuret, Dorothy Schneider, Sandra Guenther, Jerome and Virginia Vetter and Connie Krause. Violet Tanneberger hosted the chicken tender supper served after games and refreshments. Janice Neff will host the June meeting with various salads, crackers and ice cream sundaes on the menu. Members are to bring sides and/or desserts. – Reporter
Converse picnic set for June 12 Birthday celebrants at Vineta Lodge were, from left, Melissa Kyle who celebrated a birthday in April and Yvonne Anderson and Janelle Harshaw celebrated birthdays in May. Donald Jordan was the splitthe-pot winner. Attendanceprize winners were Melissa Kyle, Janelle Harshaw, Cynthia Holliday and Genny Kraus. – Reporter
CONVERSE – Converse Lodge will hold a picnic at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, at the GRASP Building in Converse. The lodge will furnish the meal and guests are asked to bring desserts. To make reservations, call Maxine Sullivan at 210-7238533. – Reporter
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Cibolo will hold Flag Day observance at city hall CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge will meet June 2 at 7 p.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church on Pat Booker Road. Barbecued brisket will be served, and members are asked to bring sides and desserts. The lodge will celebrate Flag Day on June 14 at Cibolo City Hall at 9 a.m. and all are welcome to attend. At the May meeting, Jack Steers and Lynn Poole from Quilts of Valor were in attendance. The lodge has selected Quilts of Valor for its Matching
Funds recipient this year. The group hand makes quilts for veterans. The local group meets at the Cibolo Grange Hall on the first, second and fourth Fridays of the month and are always looking for help. They will teach anyone who wants to learn how to sew and for those who do not wish to sew, they need help cutting out fabric. Quilts of Valor started in 2003 by Catherine Roberts when her son Nat was at Walter Reed Army Hospital. She felt he was getting depressed and decided
to make him a quilt to comfort him. He loved it, and it did lift his spirits. Catherine now had a vision. She saw that the quilts were healing and decided to make more quilts and to get others involved. There is only one group in San Antonio, the Military City Quilters, and they currently have 108 people on the state list for a quilt and an additional 21 on the referred list. It takes more than two years to fill a request. There are thousands of volunteers across the country and Canada
making and presenting Quilts of Valor and have awarded more than 300,677 quilts to veterans. Anyone interested in more information should visit QOVF.org . Congratulations to the lodge’s $750 scholarship winner, Bret Gray. Happy Birthday wishes went out to May celebrants Sheri Rakowitz and Gail Grey and to Nell Shepherd who celebrates in June. Lodge members handed out flowers to the Cibolo dancers at their recital on May 22 held
at Jackson Auditorium at Texas Lutheran University. Gail Gray and Cory Rakowitz were the adult attendance-prize winners and Jameson Rakowitz was the junior attendance-prize winner. Joy and Jonny Brown made fresh green beans that were voted the best side dish and Cory Rakowitz made a buttermilk pie that was voted best dessert. Dorothy Schneider won the Mother’s Day Bath and Bodyworks gift card. – Tracy Campos
Lynn Poole and Jack Steers hold up a hand-made quilt from Quilts of Valor. Cibolo Lodge has selected the organization that provides quilts to veterans as the recipient of this year’s Matching Funds.
Dorothy Schneider was the Mother’s Day gift winner at the May meeting of Cibolo Lodge.
May birthday celebrants at Cibolo Lodge were, left, Sheri Rakowitz, holding son Jameson with daughter Emma looking on and Gail Grey.
Boerne Lodge hosts speaker in May
Helotes Lodge delegates attend Convention Helotes Lodge delegates, from left, Letty Fragoso, Shirley Jonas and Rebecca Henley, represented the lodge at the Hermann Sons Life Convention Assembly held in San Marcos. The lodge will meet at 7 p.m. on June 14 at Braun Hall. A hot meal will be served, and cash prizes will be awarded.
BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet at noon on Friday, June 3, at Kronkosky Place. Please call the center by 9 a.m. to make your lunch reservation. At the May meeting, Jean Carr, president of the Genealogical Society of Kendall County, was the guest speaker. She urged lodge members to visit the Family History Place in Boerne to research their family histories. Volunteers are available to help beginners research their family tree. Resources available at the Family History Place include a research library, a free computer center and electronic genealogy databases for research. The lodge welcomes new junior members, Jill and Garsyn Slayton. Condolences go out to the
Jean Carr was a guest speaker at the May meeting of Boerne Lodge. She spoke on the Family History Place and its services for genealogy research. family of Burke Hanibal. A memorial will be made to the Retirement Home. A project for Join Hands Day
was discussed and members agreed to make monetary donations to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council in San Marcos and to the Meals on Wheels program at Kronkosky Place in Boerne. Three high school seniors were chosen to receive lodge scholarships. The scholarships will be presented at the June 3 meeting. Marilyn Vogt read correspondence from Riley Titsworth, Keira Sawyer and Gage Bates thanking the lodge for its donation to the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show held in January. Congratulations to May anniversary celebrants Kathy and Bobby Kunz. Marilyn Vogt won a Mother’s Day gift card. – Reporter
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Old Glory Lodge serves special desserts for moms OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge President Diane Smith presented membership pins at the May meeting to Brenda Vahlenkamp, 50 years; Odene Dudensing, 60 years and Darrell Richard, 50 years.
Celebrating birthdays in May were Susan Kittley and Don Pyron. Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp celebrated an anniversary. Terry Letz won the door prize. He cooked hamburgers for the meal while games were played.
Mothers recognized at the May meeting of Old Glory Lodge included three sisters, Anita Dozier, Verlene Corzine, Betty Weise and their sister-in-law Gladys Vahlenkamp.
There was an assortment of desserts in honor of Mother’s Day. Darrell Richard provided homemade ice cream. Brenda Vahlenkamp made a special Butterfinger sponge cake and Michael Pyron made a Bailey’s Irish
Cream Cheesecake. Michael lives in Abilene and makes these cakes for special occasions. Happy Mother’s Day wishes were extended to all moms and special recognition went to three sisters, Anita Dozier, Verlene Cor-
zine, Betty Weise and their sisterin-law Gladys Vahlenkamp. Fried chicken will be the main course for the June meeting and members are asked to bring dessert and side dishes. – Reporter
Terry Letz prepared hamburgers at the Old Glory Lodge May meeting and was the door prize winner.
Michael Pyron treated Old Glory Lodge members to a homemade Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake at the May meeting.
Pershing Lodge welcomes new members SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge welcomes new members Julian Carl Ginder and Olivia Margaret Ginder. The lodge will meet June 1 at 7 p.m. Members will celebrate Father’s Day and po’boy sandwiches are on the menu. Hot dogs and bingo games are planned for the July 6 meeting. Members are reminded to RSVP for all meals by calling the office at 210-227-3085. Chaplain Tony Valek reported the passing of Billie Brittingham, Elvin Bryan Murray, Patricia Ann Spaeth and Lorene B. Tabberer. Emily and Kenneth Wallace received their 50-year membership pins. They both have been members since Jan. 5, 1972. Celebrating birthdays in April were Sharon Mainz and Andrew Janowski Jr. and in May, Kenneth Wallace. They each received a birthday prize. Betty Opiela won the $35 attendance prize and the splitthe-pot drawing. – Dorothy Pawlik
Pershing Lodge members and volunteers helped set up chairs for one of the San Antonio Fiesta parades held in April. They included Pat Lane-Plouch, Bonnie Cypert, Becky Sublett, Beth Warne, Derek Wenzel, Dale Wenzel, Alice Golla, Ron Plouch, Roxanne Wenzel, Savannah Espinoza, Mark Napier and Liz Napier.
Niederwald will meet June 7
Door prize winners at the May meeting of the Niederwald Lodge were Catherine Blackard and Joe Hennig. Monetary donations of $200 each will be given to Niederwald Cemetery, the Greater San Marcos Youth Council and Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund in honor of Join Hands Day. The next meeting is Tuesday, June 7.
Kerrville Lodge to meet June 1
Celebrating birthdays at Pershing Lodge were, from left, Kenneth Wallace, Sharon Mainz and Andrew Janowski Jr.
KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge will meet on June 1 at the Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview Lane, with sandwiches, chips and fresh fruit on the menu. Meetings will be held at the Hill Country Veterans Center going forward unless otherwise noted. Call Juanice Grona at 830-864-4095 if you have questions or concerns.
At the April meeting it was decided to provide a flag for K’Star, a non-profit counseling center, for Flag Day. Details for the Flag Day ceremony will be finalized at the June meeting. Members also discussed the Convention Assembly. Scott Shoemaker served as delegate. Meetings are scheduled for June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 5 and Dec. 2. – Juanice Grona
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Round Top Lodge welcomes new members in April
ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge welcomed new member Reign Bailon and transfer members Ray and Susie Ullrich at the April meeting. Members expressed their sympathy for the passing of Wanda Borgstead. Agent Linda Mattocks will be attending the awards banquet in Fredericksburg June 3-4 and continuing education classes
in Comfort on Sept 9-10. She reported the Home Office is upgrading its policy administration system and the Sales Department is working on expanding agents to West and North Texas. Lila Garlin attended the Convention Assembly held in San Marcos May 9-12. A discussion was held on the annual country store fund-rais-
er and the possibility of holding it with the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department feast on July 17. Members were encouraged to support the Waldeck Church picnic scheduled for May 22. Lana Limmer and Mary Rauch had tickets available. Happy Birthday greetings went to Bob Porter and Mert Meinkowsky.
Attendance-prize winners were Ted and Margie Stardig, Mary Rauch, Linda Mattocks and Floyd Braun. Ted and Margie Stardig said they recently enjoyed a visit to the Home Office in San Antonio. Thank you to Linda Mattocks and the new Serving Committee of Ted and Margie Stardig, Barton and Lila Garlin, Kay
Von Minden, Randy Wied and Cordell Levien for the barbecued sausage meal with all the trimmings and to the members who provided desserts. Appreciation was also extended to the outgoing Serving Committee of Virgie Hall, Floyd and Jocie Braun and Linda Mattocks. The next meeting was scheduled for May 26. – Reporter
Brenham to hold plate sale June 12 BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge will hold a benefit drive-through plate sale on Sunday, June 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The meal will include barbecued chicken, sausage, buttered potatoes and pinto beans. Cost is $15 per plate. Tickets must be purchased in advance from lodge members. Members are reminded volunteers will be needed to help serve.
Proceeds from the event will be used to support Boys State, Hospice of Brazos Valley, Bread Partners of Washington County and for hall repairs. The meal for the June 10 meeting will be hamburgers with trimmings and chips. Members are asked to bring desserts. Lodge officers met May 3 to discuss updating the lodge hall rental agreement. There will be
a slight increase in the hall rental fee and changes were made to policies for use of the bar and other facilities. Thursday night bingo games continue to be successful. Cards go on sale at 6:15 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. and are usually over by 9:30 p.m. Twenty games are played including three progressive blackout games. – Reporter
Houston to meet at Tia Maria’s June 13 HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Monday, June 13, at Tia Maria’s Mexican Restaurant, 4618 Dacoma St., off 290. At the April meeting, the lodge welcomed new members John Riley Wilson, Leah Abigail Lindsay, Scarlet Rose Park, Gracie River Park, Homer Ollen Brothers, Cheyenne Grace Howell, Cara Ann Wilson, Josephine Kinney Morrow, Carter Scott Brookhouser, Christina Nichole Lee
and Susan Mesecke Boone. Harold W. Fiedler, Thomas W. Fiedler and Charles W. Fiedler have transferred to Comfort Lodge and Larry Alois Weikel and Diane Faye Weikel transferred to Brenham Lodge. Get-well prayers go out to Sheila Lee, Darlene Ellison and Leon Moore. Patricia Bushman served as a delegate at the 48th Convention Assembly held May 9-12 in
San Marcos. Participation in a Join Hands Day project scheduled for May 7 was discussed. Winners in the monthly attendance drawing were Reuben Heldberg, Ethelene Marshall, Lavina Patterson, Gary Falkenberg and James Ellison. Members enjoyed a meal at Don Jose’s Restaurant before the meeting. – Reporter
Dallas Lodge recognizes pin recipients DALLAS – Dallas Lodge recognized members who received their 50-year membership pins this year at the last meeting. They are Brian K. Eitel of Stone Mountain, GA., Casey G. and Leslie R. Elliott of Allen, and Laura L. Savell of Mount Airy, GA. They have all been members since May 1972. Amber Morchower, Home Association general manager, reported the hall served as the headquarters for the Deep
Ellum Arts Festival April 1-3. The hall had a barbecue vendor, bartenders, a Fine Arts Gallery and live music. On Saturday, Columbia and Dallas lodge members prepared and served pancakes, orange juice and coffee. The volunteers from the lodges were Amanda Hobbs, Jeremiah Arauco, Dave Lewis, Gilbert Shelby, Cecilia Phillips, Stanley Whitehead, Bobby Wilbanks, Eva Day, Clint and Terri Holmes. Oth-
er friends of the hall helped too. The hall was full of customers Saturday afternoon and night. It was reported that this year’s event was the most profitable. Amber, her staff and volunteers deserve the credit. In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge made a donation to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. The lodge will not meet in June. – Reporter
Deanville Lodge member Tom Krenek shares stories of the Orphan Train era during the April meeting.
Deanville makes plans for annual July 4th Celebration DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge discussed plans for the upcoming Annual Fourth of July Celebration at the April meeting. A drive-through or dine-in barbeque meal will be served from 11 a.m. until gone. Other events will include a silent auction, raffle, bingo and a dance with music by Ed Kopecky. The lodge was proud to host the Deanville Depot Grand Opening Orphan Train presentations. Families of the Orphan Train Riders that came to Burleson County had the opportunity to celebrate and share their Orphan Train Riders’ story and
presenters, including member Tom Krenek, shared the story of the Orphan Train era. The lodge brought back door prizes to the monthly meetings. It was a lucky day for Janet Phillips who walked away with most of the prizes. Thanks to Tammy and Benny Jones for donating the door prizes. The lodge collected bags of chips for the Boys and Girls Club Caldwell Unit during the month of May for its Join Hands Day Project. Chips were collected at Citizens State Bank. – Reporter
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DaCosta Lodge plans next meeting for July 12 DACOSTA – DaCosta Lodge will meet July 12 at 6 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend. Congratulations to Julie Thigpen who won the DaCosta Lodge Raffle Fund-raiser. She will receive a 2022-2023 free hall rental, free band performance and a $1,000 bar credit. The lodge thanks everyone who bought tickets. Stay tuned for a future fund-raiser. In observance of Join Hands Day, members will volunteer at the DaCosta Volunteer Fire
Department’s annual fundraiser event on June 11. Please contact Andrea Stehle at 361578-2039 or Sayra Boop at 361676-6947 if you can volunteer that day. The DVFD will serve a meal, hold a silent auction and a live auction. A public dance featuring Southern Drive Band will follow. Doors open at 7 p.m. Come out and support the department. The lodge scholarship winners will be announced soon. The fund-raiser cookbooks are now available for purchase.
They are $20 each plus $6 for shipping (if needed). To order, call Diane Stastny at 361-5798512, order online at bit.ly/ DaCostaLodge or contact any of the lodge officers. There will be a Summer Social Planning Committee meeting on June 14 at 5 p.m. Be sure to attend to help make this year’s Summer Social a great one. Upcoming events: June 11 - DaCosta Volunteer Fire Department annual fund-raiser and public dance; July 9 - Cornhole Tourney and DJ dance; July
23 - public dance featuring Red Ravens; Aug. 13 - public dance featuring Triple Threat Band; and Aug. 27 - DaCosta Summer Social and public dance featuring Tainted Heart Band. If you need to update your member information, contact Tessia Stastny at tessia@dacostahall.com or 361-237-6002. Up-to-date events and information is available at: DaCosta Hall Facebook page, facebook.com/DacostaHall77905; DaCosta Lodge Facebook page, facebook.com/DaCosta-
Lodge-100293408189350 Contact Hall Manager Andrea Stehle at 361-578-2039 or andrea@dacostahall.com with any comments, suggestions or for hall rental information. Contact Agent Laura Thigpen at 361-676-8307 for membership request, transfers or policy quotes. Contact Corresponding Secretary/Reporter/Cheer Committee person Tessia Stastny regarding deaths, get wells, births, etc. at 361-237-6002 or tessia@dacostahall.com. – Tessia Stastny
Schulenburg to meet Aug. 10 at Oakridge Restaurant SCHULENBERG – Schulenburg Lodge will meet Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Oakridge Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and the meal will be served at 6 p.m. The lodge welcomes new members Oliver Fynn Shimek and Emily Rose Moreno. At the May meeting, 50-year membership pins were pre-
sented. The recipients included Delores Michalke, Rodney Michalke and Raychelle Michalke. Accepting for Raychelle was Bill Michalke. The lodge donated to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry for Join Hands Day. For Flag Day, June 14, the lodge will provide a flag for the Hermann Sons Cem-
Fort Worth provides shirts for juniors attending camp FORT WORTH – Fort Worth welcomes its first new member of 2022 – Susan Pogue. Susan joins membership with many of her family members including her grandson. Welcome Susan and hope to see you at the next meeting. The lodge will meet at 3 p.m. on June 12 at Sammy’s Restaurant in Burleson. This year’s pin recipients will be invited. Participants in the Join Hands Day projects will also receive an invitation. Camp is right around the corner and campers from the lodge should receive their Camp T-shirts soon. Be watching the mail and parents, please send pictures of the campers to Sandra Jones at sandraj1966@yahoo.com. Groups of friends or relatives at Camp make great pictures for the lodge’s newspaper article.
Congratulations go out to two pin recipients. Eddie Huddleston will receive his 50-year membership pin. He has been a member since June 12, 1972. Gerald Lewis will also receive a 50-year membership pin and has been a member since June 12, 1972. Anniversary wishes go out to Ronnie and Darlene Jones who are celebrating 51 years and to Larry and Karen Barclay, 31 years. Happy Birthday wishes go out to Alexis Castor, Jesse Castor, Cindy Davis, Cathy Nelson, Linda Harlin, Scott Jones, Campbell Leonard, Laura Reyes, Swayer Rhodes, Ryan Schaule, Trey Schaule, Emma Snider, Aro Terrell, Anabel Tousley, Martha Walker, Jaci Wallace, Marianne Gibson and Kyler Wright. – Reporter
etery in Freyburg now called Friburg Cemetery. Agent Mary Seifert reported on the scholarship applications and the recipient this year is Ellie Fike. Arline Ulrich reported that birthday gifts were given to Ovella Stuchley and Verlene Hoffmann who are in the Regency Nursing Home.
Memorials were given in memory of Edith Kocurek by Ed and Jennifer Moeller and family and Verdean Schilhab. A thank-you note was received from Dr. Donald Kocurek. Delores Michalke thanked the lodge for her get-well card. It was announced that both Alton and Verdell Hafer are in the Regency
Nursing Home. Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Virginia Kainer, Edith Kocurek, Marjorie Kubala, Joe Welbourne, George Janecka and Katherine Dittrich, Paul Dittrich’s sister. Get-well cards were sent to Harold Rightmer, Bill and Delores Michalke and Curtis Baca. – Junette Rodecap
McGregor makes donations to pantry MCGREGOR – McGregor Lodge will meet at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7, at the Coffee Shop. If the location changes, members will be notified. At the May meeting, Marie Perry was presented her 75year membership pin. She has been a member since June 26, 1947. Mark Lammert recently received his 60-year membership pin. He has been a member since May 2, 1962. President Doris Mooney read
thank you notes from Natisha, Karl and Brian Brandt for the donation made to the McGregor Food Pantry in memory of Walter Brandt. President Mooney also read a thank you from The Rhett Revolution/ McGregor Food Pantry for the donation made in memory of Walter Brandt. Another donation to the Rhett Revolution/McGregor Food Pantry was made in observance of Join Hands Day.
President Mooney honored mothers in attendance by presenting each one with a gift. Happy anniversary wishes were extended to Jerome and Diane Weinstrom. They recently celebrated 27 years of marriage. Congratulations went out to Marie Perry on the birth of grandson, Rhett Houston Perry, son of Houston Perry who celebrated a birthday on May 8. – Reporter
Bernardo will present pins on June 15 BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge will hold pin presentations at the June 15 meeting. The annual summer picnic has been cancelled. At the April meeting, members agreed to continue sending monetary donations to local fire departments in the amount of $100 each. In March, the lodge sent checks to the Bernardo, Cat Spring and Co-
lumbus volunteer fire departments. Agent Robin Maertz reported Camp is fast approaching. Juniors ages 8-9 can attend MiniCamp and juniors ages 9-14 can attend a full week in Comfort. Lodge juniors Briley Zapalac, Grayson Anderson and Weston Sutherland have registered for Camp. They each will receive $50 from the lodge to go to-
ward their fees. In the Cheer Committee report, Beatrice Hill noted sending get-well cards to Marilyn Harbich, Terrel Maertz and Butch Sodolak. Anita Zaskoda and Joe Trojacek celebrated birthdays in April. Joe Trojacek and Beatrice Hill won attendance prizes. – Robin Maertz
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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.
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. 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.
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 encour-
aged 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
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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 marDoor prize winners at the Seguin Lodge April meeting were, from left, ket on Sept. 17. More informaKathy Hartman, Mary Allison, Jeff Kallies, Brian Beutnagel, Howard tion will be provided later. Get Huebner and Cory Hawkins. those items ready! A discussion was held on new 34 years. will be $70 - must be present to signs at the lodge hall as well as A sympathy card was sent to win. signs to remind those using the the family of Deborah New and Members enjoyed fried chickparking lot not to leave trash a get-well card to Robin Larson. en served by Annette Roecker behind. Navarro 4-H members The $5 attendance-prize win- along with side dishes members will paint the parking lot poles ners were Jeff Kallies, Brian provided. The birthday and anin front of the building as a Beutnagel, Howard Huebner, niversary celebrants provided community project. Kathy Hartman and Mary Al- desserts. President Cheryl Kolbe Joi Barnes celebrated a birth- lison. Split-the-pot winner was gave the blessing. day in April. Anniversary cel- Cory Hawkins. The names of Lisa Hermann Sons Life memebrants in April were Randy Ann Richie of New Braunfels bers are invited to attend and Annette Roecker, 32 years; and Mitchell Hacker of Marion lodge meetings held the third Tim and Cheryl Kolbe, 33 years; were drawn for the progressive Wednesday of every month at Brian and Tammy Beutnagel, 33 pot prize but neither were pres- 7 p.m. years; and Mike and Joi Barnes, ent to win. Next month the pot – Dottie Kallies
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
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 anni-
versary. 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. – Reporter
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 Mar-
Lockhart 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.
garet Hyland, Janet Schaefer and Marci Holland. Members enjoyed a meal and
fellowship following the meeting. – Reporter
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In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members
LAWRENCE C. HELBIG Fredericksburg Lodge Died Feb. 6, 2019 • Age 96
BENJY WAYNE BRIZENDINE Fredericksburg Lodge Died Dec. 7, 2021 • Age 70
BILLIE BRITTINGHAM Pershing Lodge Died Feb. 1, 2022 • Age 96
ALMEDA M. KUTSCHENREUTER Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died March 4, 2022 • Age 89
NADINE V. HENNEKE Lousie Schuetze Lodge Died March 24, 2022 • Age 86
JEWEL COKER MEYER Spring Branch Lodge Died Jan. 27, 2021 • Age 97
LYNN A. SCHROEDER Lockhart Lodge Died Dec. 30, 2021 • Age 43
JEANETTE H. WILDE Rowena Lodge Died Feb. 13, 2022 • Age 80
ROSEMARY MCELROY Lousie Schuetze Lodge Died March 6, 2022 • Age 82
MARGARET A. GOFORTH McGregor Lodge Died March 28, 2022 • Age 84
S.E. KELLEY III Gonzales Lodge Died April 18, 2021 • Age 50
KATHERINE E. LAMB Louise Schuetze Lodge Died Dec. 31, 2021 • Age 71
ROBERT L. MARKGRAF JR. Seguin Lodge Died Feb. 13, 2022 • Age 62
JANE F. HARRELL Austin Lodge Died March 6, 2022 • Age 89
GARY WAYNE GOLD Harmonia Lodge Died March 29, 2022 • Age 62
S.E. KELLEY JR. Gonzales Lodge Died May 9, 2021 • Age 75
TERRY W. LAMPRECHT Yorktown Lodge Died Jan. 9, 2022 • Age 70
ARVIN ERNST BREHM New Braunfels Lodge Died Feb. 18, 2022 • Age 81
LEE ANDER W. URBAN Weesatche Lodge Died March 6, 2022 • Age 88
EVELYN V. CRAWFORD Houston Lodge Died March 31, 2022 • Age 100
CAROLYN B. KUBENA Vineta Lodge Died May 9, 2021 • Age 65
WILBUR R. LINDEBURG Hondo Lodge Died Jan. 10, 2022 • Age 85
ROBERT STRAUBE Fredericksburg Lodge Died Feb. 23, 2022 • Age 86
MARION JOHANNE KIKER Schulenburg Lodge Died March 13, 2022 • Age 89
VIRGINIA M. CHARANZA Bryan Lodge Died April 1, 2022 • Age 74
EMMA L. RETTMAN Louise Schuetze Lodge Died May 25, 2021 • Age 87
DAVID C. KASTNER Austin Lodge Died Jan. 13, 2022 • Age 90
ELVIN BRYAN MURRAY Pershing Lodge Died Feb. 23, 2022 • Age 90
WANDA JO BORGSTEDT Round Top Lodge Died March 13, 2022 • Age 92
DAVID LEE LYTLE Corpus Christi Lodge Died April 5, 2022 • Age 60
SARAH D. PERRIN El Campo Lodge Died Aug. 15, 2021 • Age 33
MARCIA LEE POWELL Columbia Lodge Died Jan. 14, 2022 • Age 84
LUCILLE ALMA NOVAK Poth Lodge Died Feb. 26, 2022 • Age 90
MARJORIE KUBALA Schullenburg Lodge Died March 18, 2022 • Age 86
PAUL E. MATTKE JR. La Vernia Lodge Died April 7, 2022 • Age 84
BETTYE BELL NORTON Seguin Lodge Died Oct. 19, 2021 • Age 97
LLOYD MARLYN PAPE New Braunfels Lodge Died Jan. 19, 2022 • Age 92
LILLIAN L. KILIAN Mission-Alamo Lodge Died Feb. 27, 2022 • Age 93
HELEN M. NELSON Kerrville Lodge Died March 19, 2022 • Age 98
The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.
CECILIA SOLEDAD MARTINEZ Giddings Lodge Died Oct. 26, 2021 • Age 47
GILBERT O. LANGE Bellville Lodge Died Jan. 27, 2022 • Age 92
PATRICIA H. FROST Louise Schuetze Lodge Died March 1, 2022 • Age 93
ROBY F. S. SMITH Rowena Lodge Died March 20, 2022 • Age 90
RONALD W. STANPHILL Helotes Lodge Died Nov. 10, 2021 • Age 53
TODD S. SCHRIEWER Seguin Lodge Died Jan. 28, 2022 • Age 50
NORBERT F. VOGEL Yorktown Lodge Died March 1, 2022 • Age 92
GARY L. JANICEK Bexar Lodge Died March 21, 2022 • Age 68
DIANE M. HEINEMANN Kerrville Lodge Died Nov. 30, 2021 • Age 61
JOSHUA C. MCCANN Corpus Christi Lodge Died Jan. 28, 2022 • Age 50
MICKIE SUE NORTHCUTT Columbia Lodge Died March 1, 2022 • Age 59
HENRY H. WULF JR. Gulf Lodge Died March 22, 2022 • Age 92
Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling tournament rules listed Cont’d. from Pg. 6 • All bowlers must check in 30 minutes before scheduled to bowl and should present their current USBC Certified card. • Entry closing date is July 1, 2022. • Any appeal or protest must be made prior to the payment of prizes. USBC Rule #329. • Make check payable to HERMANN SONS STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. • All entries must be sent to the Tournament Manager no later than July 1, 2022. All entries postmarked the first post office business day following the entry
closing date shall be accepted. Tournament director reserves the right to accept applications up to the beginning of bowling as long as lanes are available. • NO ENTRIES WILL BE RECORDED UNTIL MONEY IS RECEIVED. • No entry fee will be returned after being received. • Entry fee is $20 per event. All Events is $5 optional. Non-members will pay an additional $20. • 100% of the prize money will be returned to bowlers. If bowler does not cash check within six months, prize winnings will be forfeited. • All winners’ averages will be verified before distribution of
prize fund. • Prize ratio will be at least one for every five entries in team, singles and doubles. • Prize ratio for All Events will be one prize for every 20 entries. • Plaques will be awarded to each event’s first place winners. • Multiple participation will not be allowed, except in cases of emergency where a bowler who has not participated already can not be found. At least three officers of the Executive Board must approve the substitute. This can only occur in the Team Event and Doubles Event. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final unless an appeal is made in ac-
cordance with Rule #329. • Two separate tournaments with two separate prize lists: one for USBC female members only and one for USBC male members only. • Average Adjustment USBC Rule #319E will apply. • No previous prize winnings need be reported. • USBC Rules will prevail in all instances not herein covered. • SQUAD TIMES (TEAM CAPTAIN WILL BE NOTIFIED OF DATE TO BOWL): – Opening ceremony will be held on July 30, 2022, at 11:30 a.m. – Singles/Doubles - Saturday,
July 30 and Aug. 6 at 12 noon – Team - Sunday, July 31 and Aug. 7 at 10 a.m. Additional squads may be added during the course of the tournament, however no squad may be added after the final squad on Aug. 7, 2022, at 10 a.m. unless tournament is extended due to number of entries and upon approval of USBC. Secretary may drop squad if not enough bowlers. • Two free team entries for 2022 Tournament (one male and one female) will be drawn for at the Annual Meeting on July 30, 2022. • Lanes will be dressed after each squad.
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Agents Directory (alphabetized by area) Adkins Roxy Pruski 210-218-6204
Comfort Norma Bruns, FIC 830-995-3980
George West Tracy Caron 361-449-0348
Lockhart Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431
Alice Eddie Ramon 361-701-0480
Converse Dan Boenig 210-705-1815
Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC 512-497-0678
Marion Lorene Bielke, FIC 830-420-2380
Atascosa Eulla Krueger 210-863-0546
Cuero Laura Tiffin 361-564-8141
Giddings Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988
Tami Smith 361-648-1025
Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975
Wayne Tiffin 361-564-8144
Gonzales Bobbie Polasek 830-672-6317
Beaumont Rachael Brewer 409-267-3862 Bernardo/Columbus Robin Maertz 979-732-1687 Terrel Maertz 979-732-1727 Boerne/San Antonio Pamela Poulk 210-753-2626 Boerne Lisa Rozacky 210-838-3306 Marilyn Vogt, FICF 210-630-9874 Brenham Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069
Dallas Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Cecilia Phillips 214-982-8905 Gilbert Shelby 214-289-1815 Del Rio Pat Fritz, FIC 432-292-4483 Angelina Tara 830-308-3610 Devine Robin Rutledge 210-854-4443 Cynthia Sultenfuss 210-219-6409 Dustie Valdez 210-620-6466
Bulverde Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142
El Campo Dennis Wigginton 832-278-9636
Caldwell Donnie Blinka 979-596-1309
Floresville/Poth Beth Cutsinger 210-325-6667
Castroville Glenford Boehme, FIC 210-219-9792
Floresville John Pacini 210-844-7182
Michael Franke 830-444-4877 361-290-3577
Lynn Wiede 830-393-4660
Reagan Haby Rogiers 210-695-5588 Cibolo/Schertz Tracy Campos 210-388-2779 Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938
Fort Worth Melissa Brown 817-300-7699
Helotes Reagan Haby Rogiers 210-695-5588 Hondo Michael Saathoff 210-394-7648 Margie Zinsmeyer 830-426-0960 Houston Don P. Baker 713-581-4366 Rachael Brewer 409-287-0422 Gary Falkenberg, FICF 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138 Jennifer Stryk Garner 832-596-9425 Gerald Ziemnicki 713-622-9001 Jourdanton Valerie M. Vick 210-748-5598 Kilgore Alexander Ramsey 903-522-2285 Kirby Angela Netherton 210-831-1293 La Grange Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988
Sandra Jones, FIC 817-295-2666
La Vernia Vicki Hinojosa 210-338-5002
Fredericksburg Todd Bierschwale 830-997-2130
La Vernia Marlin Tanneberger, FIC 210-827-7229 Pauline Young 210-338-5118
Moulton Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938 Needville /Rosenberg Chris Stoeltje 979-559-6127 New Braunfels Becki Carley 361-550-9358 Britney Cross 281-450-6291 Brenda Heulitt 830-832-1674 Shirley Huebinger 830-629-1196 Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142
Sales Department Staff 210-527-9113 877-437-6266 • 888-839-7667 Vice President of Sales Robin Czarnek robinc@hermannsonslife.org Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org Administrative Assistant Kathryn Mutchler kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org Regional Sales Managers: Douglas Carpenter 979-204-7847 douglasc@hermannsonslife.org Teresa Saathoff 210-422-6996 teresas@hermannsonslife.org
Celeste Salge 830-620-8515
Rayna Sue Irwin 210-710-7038
Nixon-Smiley Diana P. Moreno 830-379-2244 (office) 830-534-4989 (cell)
Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142
Orange Grove Paula Gebert 361-701-7527 Pflugerville Julius Dubcak 512-791-7822
Chris Naughton 210-365-2009 San Marcos Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975 Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431
Port Lavaca Nancy Annette Walraven 361-552-9403
Schulenburg/Weimar Mary K. Seifert 979-743-0312
Round Top/Rutersville Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988
Sealy Carolyn Daignault 832-338-6201
San Antonio Ruth Bailey 210-602-5147
Seguin Annette D. Roecker 830-832-0724
Robert A. Hollingsworth Jr. Rosie Hollingsworth 210-822-2590
Tina B. Ynfante 210-859-1973
Spring Branch Gloria Gass 830-885-4405 John E. Moore Jr. 210-621-7842 Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek 210-771-4354 Sugar Land Alexis Melton 713-305-5738 Victoria Jason Hybner 361-652-6924 Laura Thigpen 361-676-8307 Waxahachie Mark Mundy 214-202-8442 Yorktown Judy Wolf 361-564-2452
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ALETHALENA JOLYNN LUERS is a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge. She is in fifth grade. Her favorite food is chicken pasta salad and her favorite TV show is “SpongeBob SquarePants.” She has four pets, Nally, Jimbo, Cotton and Wiggles. She enjoys riding her bike, swimming and hiking.
BRISTOL BRADEN is a member of Converse Lodge. She is in the second grade. Her favorite food is chicken drumsticks. Bristol has a pet dog named Dulce and her favorite TV show is “How it’s’ Made”. Her activities include folklorico and golf.
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SERENITY ORNELAS is a member of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge. She is in kindergarten. Her favorite food is chicken nuggets. Serenity has a dog named Dave. Her activities include dance, art, tumbling and swimming.
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