June 2023

First Muehlstein Memorial Award presented

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann

Sons Life Agent Chris Naughton is the first recipient of the Leroy Muehlstein Memorial Award for Agent Fraternalist of the Year. Chris was presented the award during the Agents’ Award Banquet held in San Antonio at the Iron Cactus on May 6.

Presenting the award were Chair of the Board Kim Krueger and President and CEO Robin Czarnek.

Kim first announced the three runners-up for the award (in no particular order). They are Agent Donna Blinka, member of Deanville Lodge, Agent Linda Mattocks, member of Round Top Lodge and Agent Janice Kuhen, member of San Marcos Lodge.

With the blessing of the Muehlstein family, Robin established the award in August 2022.

“We will be recognizing an agent each year that exhibits what it means to be not only a Hermann Sons Life member, but

a humanitarian, she announced.

“We will be accepting nominations from our members for this award. Mr. Muehlstein exempli-

fied the true spirit of fraternalism, and it’s our blessing to be able to carry on his good works through our agents. Mr. Muehstein was the ultimate fraternalist who lived life every day by the Hermann Sons Life motto of “Friendship, Love and Loyalty.”

Leroy served as Grand President from 1989 to 2009, longer than any other Grand President.

Kim explained that Chris, a member of Siemering Lodge, was nominated by someone that met him one evening and by the night’s end, decided he wanted to work for Hermann Sons Life – Curtis Dishman is now a regional sales manager for the Sales Department.

“This agent is an all-round

standing agent,” Kim said.

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Awards presented to 2022 top-selling agents

SAN ANTONIO – The top-selling agents for 2022 were honored during the Agents’ Award Banquet held at the Iron Cactus restaurant on the San Antonio River Walk on Saturday, May 6.

Earlier in the day, the agents, their guests and the Sale Department staff enjoyed some bowling fun and food at the Bowl and Barrel at The Rim.

Following the banquet, the agents and guests continued the fun at the San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller and spent the night at the Hyatt Hotel.

In her welcome, President and CEO Robin Czarnek said, “I am so proud of all the agents who work so hard. I am so grateful to you and am so proud of the whole

sales team.”

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff also thanked the agents for their hard work and told the top-selling agents, “I need more like you!” She also thanked the board of directors in attendance and Robin for supporting the Sales Department.

“With Robin, I see Hermann Sons Life moving forward in great ways,” Teresa said. “She works tirelessly.”

Teresa also thanked the Sales and Communications department staff for their work to support the sales team.

She announced the awards program for agents was changing and a new club, the Grand Presidents Club, has been estab-

lished and agents could earn a cruise.

Following the awards presentation, Chair of the Board Kim-

berly Krueger said, “Agents, we thank you for your hard work and See

out-

Agent Chris Naughton was the first recipient of the new Leroy Muehlstein Memorial Award for Agent Fraternalist of the Year. Presenting the award during the Agents’ Award Banquet were Board Chair Kimberly Krueger, left, and President and CEO Robin Czarnek.

Agent Linda Mattocks, far right, was the top-selling agent for 2022. She was honored during the Agents’ Award Banquet on May 6. She is pictured with, from left, Chair of the Board Kimberly Krueger, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff.

LAWS COMMITTEE

Stephen Prewitt

Edward J. Muehlbrad

Agnes Dreibrodt

Elizabeth Byron

Mary Beam

Sherry Rakowitz

Tammy Jones

Todd Marquardt

Committee members discuss ways to improve HSL

There is so much to be said about collaborating together

This last month has been a wonderful time of idea sharing and breaking bread as one HSL As much fun as it is to gather and enjoy a meal, sharing ideas, working together and having some hearty discussions about ways to bring HSL into the future has been really exciting

In the last month, committee members from Business Operations, Member Benefits and Community Engagement have all gathered to share ideas, discuss issues and concerns and work on ways to move HSL forward

It has been wonderful to see how our committee members have recognized the need for

Pat Bushman

Steven Schellenberg

Harry Schriber

Ronald Wiatrek

Annette Roecker

Arthur R. Pfefferkorn

Barbara Anderle

MEMBER BENEFITS COMMITTEE

Eulla Krueger

Shirley Faske

Cheryl Garcia

Bradley Klein

Angela Netherton

Robin Maertz

Joyce Kneupper

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Judith Schulmeier

Gilbert Shelby

Marsha Kocurek

Pat Klotz

Tommy Daum

Robert Prewitt

Sherrie Stoddard

BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Kerry Ginn

Anna Larie Keith

Charles Knibbe

Pat Spradling

Gary Falkenberg

David Lewis

Lori Todd

SAN ANTONIO – A fillable Newspaper Lodge Report Form has been added to the Hermann Sons Life website, hermannsonslife org Go to Member Benefits – Lodge – Officer Forms, select Lodge Newspaper Reports Lodge meeting details can be typed directly into the form and submitted online along with

change and shared a wealth of information and ideas It is so encouraging to have such forward thinking, supportive committees We are thrilled to be able to join forces for the common good of HSL Some of the amazing ideas our committee members have shared with us in the last few weeks:

motorcycles, gardening, etc .

Robin Czarnek President and CEO

• Lodge visit passports to encourage visiting fellow HSL lodges, as well as encouraging lodges to be welcoming to members from other areas . (This was something I was able to do as a rotary member and I absolutely loved going to Rotary meetings in other areas and meeting new people )

• Revamping communication so that our readers are treated to more engaging content

• Spreading the word through social media forums like Tik Tok, Snapchat, etc

and areas have a community . Including merging lodges to have more manpower and encouraging lodges to get together for events

• Add a virtual lodge focused on community service for those underserved areas without a local lodge

• Working together on community service projects

• HSL hobby groups/lodges/ events to encourage members getting together such as 5ks,

• Holding benefit concerts for the exposure and to help offset member benefit costs

• Revamping our lodge system so that all age groups

Online newspaper report form now available

photos .

Emailed reports and photos will still be accepted The online form is an alternative method that is convenient and helps ensure all needed details are included in reports

News reports and photos can also be mailed

Articles and photos submit-

Lodge Reports

ted by cell phone text will no longer be accepted.

A reminder, the deadline for reports is the 10th of each month

For questions or assistance, contact Communications Director Elaine Hernandez Soto at 210-226-9261, ext 279 or elaines@hermannsonslife org

These are just a few of the countless ideas that came from our meetings I will continue to share those ideas with you and hope that you will share yours too as we work together to bring Hermann Sons Life into a new era We want to continue to serve you in the most effective and meaningful ways possible

Top-producing agents for 2022 recognized

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dedication to Hermann Sons Life throughout the year. We realize it’s not always easy, but you prove that it can be done just by being here today,” she said. “From the bottom of our hearts we want you to know we appreciate you and hope to see you succeed and surpass your last year’s goals. You and every agent are important to Hermann Sons Life along with every team member from insurance sales, underwriting, member services, member benefits, finance, communications, IT, lodge members, you name it – everyone is an important part to the success of this amazing organization.”

The top-producer for 2022 was Linda Mattocks. She was also the 2021 top-selling agent. Linda qualified for the President’s Club. A resident of Carmine, she is a member of Round Top Lodge and has been an agent since 2006. She has qualified for the President’s Club three times and the Executive Club one time.

Brenda Heulitt, not in attendance, also qualified for the President’s Club. She is a resident of New Braunfels and joined the sales teams in 2021. Eight agents qualified for the Executive Club. Those agents were Shirley Huebinger, Chris Naughton, Wayne Tiffin, Mary K. Seifert, John Pacini and Celeste

Salge.

Shirley is a resident of New Braunfels and a member of New Braunfels Lodge. She has been an agent since 1989. Shirley has qualified for the President’s Club three times, the Executive Club 15 times and the Million Dollar Club seven times.

Chris, a resident of San Antonio, is a member of Siemering Lodge. He has been an agent since 2020 and has qualified for the Executive Club two times.

Wayne, a resident of Cuero, has been an agent since 2007 and is a member of Cuero Family Lodge. He has made President’s Club two times, the Executive Club four times and the Million Dollar Club two times.

Mary resides in Weimar and is a member of Schulenburg Lodge. She has been an agent since 2011. She has qualified for the Executive Club four times and the Million Dollar Club one time.

John has been an agent since 2020 and is a regional manager. He is a resident of Floresville and a member of Poth Lodge. John has qualified for the Executive Club two times.

Celeste has been an agent since 2020 and this was her first time to make club. She is a resident of New Braunfels and a member of Kypfer-Salge Lodge. Also qualifying for the Executive Club but not in attendance was Gary Falkenberg.

Events

EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thursday night at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge-Turner Hall in Yoakum. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 361-293-557.

EVERY THURSDAY – Bingo is held every Thursday night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., cards go on sale at 6:15 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. and are usually over at 9:30 p.m. Open to public.

EVERY FRIDAY – Free live trivia at the San Antonio Home Association Rathskeller at 7 p.m. Get a team together or come solo. Prizes awarded.

JUNE-AUGUST

A full summer of Hermann Sons Life Camp is planned. For registration details visit hermannsonslife.org and check the newspaper for Camp news.

Executive Club

Executive Club qualifying agents were honored at the annual Agents’ Award Banquet held May 6 at the Iron Cactus on the San Antonio River Walk. Presenting the awards were Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, left, and President and CEO Robin Czarnek, right, The agents are, from left, Celeste Salge, John Pacini, Wayne Tiffin, Shirley Huebinger, Mary K. Seifert, Chris Naughton. Other qualifiers not in attendance were Gary Falkenberg and Roxy Pruski.

Gary lives in Hockley and is a member of Brenham Lodge. He became an agent in 1997 and was later promoted to special representative. After retiring, he returned as an agent. Gary has qualified for the President’s Club 19 times and the Executive Club, two times.

Roxy Pruski is a non-active agent but qualified from sales in 2022 for the Executive Club. Becki Lucas qualified for the Million Dollar Club. She has been an agent since 2010. She has qualified for President’s Club one time, Executive Club four times and the Million Dollar Club five times.

Agent Laurie Steele was the recipient of the first Rookie of the Year Award.

“Laurie came on board in mid2022 and managed to write 15 applications,” Teresa said. “Lau-

rie is everything I want in a new agent. She hustles, sends out postcards, advertises in her local paper and even sets up and works a table at her local little league park.”

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

JUNE

10 - Camp Open House, 9:30-1:30 p.m. in Comfort.

14 - Flag Day is observed. Lodges are encouraged to honor the flag at a special ceremony or at the June lodge meeting.

24 - Family Fun Day will be held at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. See Pg 9.

JULY

29-30 - The Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament will be held the last weekend in July at Bandera Bowling Center in San Antonio. See Pgs. 7-8.

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

Website: www.hermannsonslife.org

All news articles and photographs should be mailed to:

Editor, Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 or emailed to: elaines@hermannsonslife.org

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.

Agents honored at Awards Banquet

Million Dollar Club

Agent Becki Lucas, right, qualified for the Million Dollar Club. Presenting the award were, from left, Chair of the Board Kim Krueger, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff. The Agents' Award Banquet was held May 6 at the Iron Cactus on the San Antonio River Walk.

Rookie of the Year

Rookie of the Year is a new award and was presented to Laurie Steele, right. Laurie came on board in mid-2022. Presenting the award during the banquet were, from left, Chair of the Board Kim Krueger, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff.

Executive Club

Agent Gary Falkenberg qualified for the Executive Club. Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented the award at the Home Office.

Naughton receives Fraternalist of Year award

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“He will go above and beyond to help any member of Hermann Sons Life. He works with all eight lodges that meet in the San Antonio Home Association building scheduling meetings and events.

“He has been successful at making the San Antonio Hermann Sons Home Association profitable for its membership.

“He has diligently and passionately worked to ensure the success of the San Antonio Home Association. When he first came on board at the end of 2019, he poured himself into cleaning and repairing everything he possibly could on his own. He managed the staff, and when COVID hit and the association shut down, he spent hundreds of hours rebuilding the bar in the ballroom,

renovating the bridal room and meticulously cleaned the floors.

“He went through every closet and spent hours removing trash and restoring the treasures he found which he put on display in the bar and the office. He also rewrote contracts, renegotiated parking rates and tripled the income on ballroom rentals by not only ensuring the ballroom looked great but also sold the

value of the building.

"He spends hours on weekends working events and ensuring guests and members have everything they need often staying until 4 a.m. to get the ballroom cleaned up for the church rental on Sunday mornings.

“Lastly, he bartends faithfully every night to ensure they have a good following, and he talks up being a member of the Her-

mann Sons Life constantly at the bar and to people who come in to view their venue. He is motivated only by ensuring that Hermann Sons Life has a good reputation and a solid membership base.”

Chris has been an agent since 2020. He made Executive Club for 2021 and again in 2022 and was recognized during the banquet for his achievements.

Brenham Lodge member wins recommender gift card

The Sales Department is recognizing 27 more recommenders for the month of April. This brings the total to 110 members recommending and a total of 142 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2023. The winner of a $50 gift card for April is James Hyvl of Brenham Lodge.

Congratulations to the following April Recommenders:

Recommender Agent

Darlene Ayraud, Taylor

Brayden Brietzke, Marion

Addison Donaho, Seguin

Leeann Dragon, Poth (2)

Lola Driskill, D’Hanis

Casey Friesenhahn, Marion (4)

Austin Harley, New Braunfels

Jackson Harley, New Braunfels

Leslie Harrison Jr., Lockhart

James Hyvl, Brenham

Peggy Jimenez, Boerne

Jackson Lecce, Siemering

Christian Lee, Siemering

John Pacini

Lorene Bielke

Chris Naughton

John Pacini

John Pacini

Lorene Bielke

Britney Cross

Britney Cross

Angela Netherton

Gary Falkenberg

Shirley Faske

Chris Naughton

Chris Naughton

Recommender Agent

John McCormick, Niederwald (2)

Karen Novak, Schulenburg

Aaron Pape, Poth (2)

Reagan Parrish, Marion

Judy Pieper, Shelby

Dale Potter, Fort Worth

Mary Schmidt, Pershing

Tiffany Schmidt, Louise Schuetze

Jennifer Stanford, Brunhilde

Colton Sturm, Dunlay

Hannah Tovar, Seguin

Travis Tyler, Prinz Solms (2)

Addison Vasquez, Mission-Alamo

Shirley Faske

Mary K. Siefert

Gladys Rowley

Lorene Bielke

Linda Mattocks

Sandra Jones

Deborah Allen

John Pacini

Chris Naughton

Glenford Boehme

Annette Roecker

Chris Naughton

John Pacini

"Shower Your Lodge with Membership!"

Sales Department celebrates top-selling agents

By TERESA SAATHOFF Vice President of Sales

We celebrated the 2022 awardwinning agents on May 6 in San Antonio. Twelve agents qualified for a club, and we also recognized the Rookie of the Year. The sales team and agents spent the afternoon at Bowl and Barrel for some friendly bowling competition with lots of good food and drinks. For the evening event, the Board of Directors joined us and we headed down to the San Antonio Riverwalk for dinner at the Iron Cactus. We wrapped up the evening at the historic Rathskeller Bar in the Hermann Sons Home Association Building.

There are three levels of production that qualifies our agents to attend the Awards Banquet,

but we are going to change things up going forward. Agents can still qualify for the Million Dollar Club, Executive Club and President’s Club, but instead of attending a banquet, a cruise for two out of Galveston will be awarded to any agent that qualifies for the new Grand President’s Club. This award is to incentivize our agents and to reward them for all their hard work.

This year a new award was created called the Leroy Muehlstein Memorial Award for the Agent Fraternalist of the Year. This award recognizes the hard work and dedication that agents put into their lodge. We are lucky to have agents that represent the true spirit of fraternalism. These agents are so involved with their lodges, from being officers,

spending countless hours working events, to maintaining their lodge buildings and the list goes on and on.

Chris Naughton from Siemering Lodge in San Antonio was the recipient for 2022. Chris comes from a family with a long history at Hermann Sons Life. He is a great sales agent and goes above and beyond to help and serve Siemering Lodge and the San Antonio Home Association. After he was presented with the award, he generously opened the Rathskeller just for our agents and even tended bar for us!

The three runners-up for the Agent Fraternalist of the Year were Linda Mattocks, Round Top Lodge; Janice Kuhen, San Marcos Lodge; and Donnie Blin-

ka, Deanville Lodge. The Sales Team appreciates these agents for their continued involvement and hard work in their local lodges.

This year I presented a new award, Rookie of the Year. The award went to Laurie Steele who is a new agent out of the Devine area. Laurie is everything we want in an agent. She quickly learned all our products and technology, advertises in her local papers and sets up a sales table at community events. There is no doubt in my mind that Laurie will be one of our top producers going forward. As far as the Rookie of the Year award for 2023, there are a couple of new agents that I have my eye on.

I appreciate every agent that is out there talking about Her-

mann Sons Life and bringing new members to our organization. Our agents go above and beyond and truly understand the value and protection that our products provide to families.

If you are reading this paper and know of someone that you think would make a great life insurance, annuity or Medicare agent in your community or lodge, please have them give the Hermann Sons Life Sales Team a call at 1-877-437-6266. Please reach out to your agent or call us if you need to make any changes to your existing policies, want to review your existing coverage, purchase additional life insurance, want to open an annuity, or have questions about or need help signing up for Medicare.

Sales team enjoys afternoon of fun at Bowl & Barrel

Before the Agents’ Awards Banquet on May 6, the sales team gathered for an afternoon of bowling fun and food at Bowl and Barrel at The Rim. Pictured are, from left, Chris Naughton, Regional Sales Manager John Pacini, Laurie Steele, Regional Sales Manager Curtis Dishman, Linda Mattocks, Mary K. Seifert, Wayne Tiffin, Director Laura Tiffin, Administrative Assistant Kathryn Mutchler, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff and Shirley Huebinger. Curtis and his team won the competition.

100 Percent Family

Hermann Sons Life congratulates the Dragon family. Christoper, LeeAnn, Connor and Katelynn are a 100 Percent Hermann Sons Life Family. They were written by Agent John Pacini.

Ready for some friendly bowling competition were sales agents, from left, Shirley Huebinger, Linda Mattocks, Wayne Tiffin and Laura Tiffin, who is also a board director.

Food and drinks were part of the fun at Bowl and Barrel. Pictured are, from left, Monica Pacini, Lori and Chris Naughton, Kathryn Mutchler, Doug Saathoff, Curtis and Lisa Dishman.

Agent Laurie Steele joined the bowling competition held at Bowl and Barrel.

Regional Sales Manager John Pacini is pictured with daughter Stella Marie.

Agents Directory (alphabetized by area)

Alice

Eddie Ramon • 361-701-0480

Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527

Atascosa

Eulla Krueger • 210-863-0546

Austin

Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535

Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975

Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Beeville

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Bernardo/Columbus

Terrel Maertz • -979-732-1727

Boerne/San Antonio

Pamela Poulk • 210-753-2626

Brenham

Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069

Bulverde

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142

Caldwell

Donnie Blinka • 979-596-1309

Castroville

Glenford Boehme, FIC • 210-219-9792

Michael Franke • 830-444-4877 or 361-290-3577

Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429

Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Cibolo/Schertz

Tracy Campos • 210-388-2779

Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938

Clifton

Sterling Goolsby • 254-709-5764

Comfort Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636

Converse

Dan Boenig • 210-705-1815

Corpus Christi

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527

Coupland

Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Crockett

Pat Fritz, FIC • 832-454-4483

Cuero

Wayne Tiffin • 361-564-8144

Laura Tiffin • 361-564-8141

Dallas

Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442

Gilbert Shelby • 214-289-1815

Devine

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Cynthia Sultenfuss • 210-219-6409

Robin Sultenfuss • 210-854-4443

Dustie Valdez • 210-620-6466

El Campo

Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636

Fayetteville

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

Floresville/Poth

Beth Cutsinger • 210-325-6667

Floresville

Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964

Lynn Wiede • 210-289-1378

Fort Worth

Sandra Jones, FIC • 817-781-7155

Fredericksburg

Todd Bierschwale • 830-997-2130

Georgetown

Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Giddings

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

Gonzales

Bobbie Polasek • 830-672-6317

Helotes

Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588

Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038

Hondo

Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Margie Zinsmeyer • 830-426-0960

Houston

Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069

Jennifer Stryk Garner • 832-596-942

Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727

Joseph Pugh • 281-844-8931

Gerald Ziemnicki • 713-622-9001

Jourdanton

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Karnes City

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Katy

Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727

Robert Muniz • 281-986-0357

Kilgore Alexander Ramsey • 903-522-2285

Kirby

Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293

La Grange

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

La Vernia

Vicki Hinojosa • 210-338-5002

Marlin Tanneberger, FIC • 210-827-7229

Pauline Young • 210-338-5118

League City

Joseph Pugh • 281-844-8931

Lockhart

Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431

Lubbock

Garrett Czarnek • 210-315-8152

Marion

Lorene Bielke, FIC • 830-420-2380 830-305-6900 (cell)

Moulton

Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938

Needville /Rosenberg

Chris Stoeltje • 979-559-6127

New Braunfels

Becki Lucas • 361-550-9358

Britney Cross • 281-450-6291

Brenda Heulitt • 830-832-1674

Shirley Huebinger • 830-629-1196

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142

Celeste Salge • 830-620-8515

Krystal Wilson • 623-698-8348

Nixon-Smiley

Diana P. Moreno • 830-379-2244 (office) 830-534-4989 (cell)

Orange Grove

Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527

Paige

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

Port Lavaca

Nancy Annette Walraven • 361-237-1757

Round Top/Rutersville

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

San Antonio

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

David P. Applewhite • 210-547-6963

Ruth Bailey • 210-707-3652

Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142

Chris Naughton • 210-365-2009

Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964

Sylvia Zapata • 210-426-4481

Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293

Sales Department

210-527-9113 • 877-437-6266

888-839-7667

Vice President of Sales

Teresa Saathoff

210-892-0292 teresas@hermannsonslife.org

Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org

Kathryn Mutchler Administrative Assistant kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org

Regional Sales Manager

John Pacini

210-844-7182 johnp@hermannsonslife.org

Regional Sales Manager Curtis Dishman

281-414-8395 curtisd@hermannsonslife.org

San Marcos

Allen Caldwell • 830-237-3217

Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975

Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431

Krystal Wilson • 623-698-8348

Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535

Schulenburg/Weimar

Mary K. Seifert • 979-743-0312

Seguin

Annette D. Roecker • 830-832-0724

Shiner

Lillian Leigh McDonald • 361-594-2500

Jenny Chumchal Popp • 361-293-1329

Spring Branch

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842

Stockdale

Ronald Wiatrek • 210-771-4354

Victoria

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Jason Hybner • 361-652-6924

Waxahachie

Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442

Wimberley

Shannon Caldwell • 830-837-4535

Allen Caldwell • 830-237-3217

Yorktown

Judy Wolf • 361-564-2452

Statewide bowling tourney July 29-30 in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament will be held July 2930 at the Bandera Bowling Center in San Antonio, 6700 Huebner Road Leon Valley.

• 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 $10.25 for prize fund, $6.75 for lineage and $3 for expenses.

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 210-523-1716.

1. At least two members of the team must be a member of Hermann Sons Life as of July 29, 2023.

Two non-members per team is allowed.

2. Non USBC bowlers may pay an affiliate membership fee of $20, which will provide high score recognition.

3. Handicap is 90% from 220 for each bowler per event.

4. 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 2021-2022 book average based on 21 games or more at the time of participation in the tournament. Bowlers not having a 2021-2022 average must use highest 2022-2023 book average based on 21 games. Bowlers not having 2021-2022 or 20222023 book average must use 2023 Summer average of nine games or more in one league at time of participation.

See BOWLING, Pg. 8

Employee Spotlight

Hernandez works in Finance Department

SAN ANTONIO – Rebecca Hernandez has been employed as a finance/staff accountant at the Home Office since May 16, 2022. She prepares and maintains multiple daily and monthly bank statement reconciliations, daily financial transaction journal entries, 990 lodge and dance filings and provides overall assistance in accounting research.

A resident of San Antonio, Rebecca is a member of Pershing Lodge. She obtained online program certification in accounting at the University of Michigan and plans to go back this fall for a bachelor’s degree in theology.

Rebecca has 15 years account-

ing experience in construction (onyx contracting), loan servicing (investor loan services) and real estate (Alamo Homes).

Rebecca said she enjoys working for Hermann Sons Life for its dedication to helping its members and, “truly strengthening the community.”

“I love how Hermann Sons Life strengthens their employees to strive for excellence as well,” she said.

Rebecca and her husband of 15 years have a 15-year-old daughter who loves music and singing. They love hiking, biking and trying various cultural restaurants together as a family.

Lodge officer, former agent John Hoog dies

SAN ANTONIO – John Joseph Hoog, former Hermann Sons Life agent and Harmonia Lodge officer, passed away May 2, 2023, at the age of 75. He would have turned 76 on May 24.

“We are also very involved at our church, Grace Tabernacle,” Rebecca said. “I teach Sunday children’s school and my daughter sings in the church choir.”

Bowling tourney entry deadline July 1

Cont’d from Pg. 7

Bowlers not having any of the above averages, but who bowled 9 games in the 2022 tournament may use the average for those 9 games in the 2023 tournament.

USBC Rule 319(A-2) is waived (10 or more pins increase in average). A: 2021-2022 yearbook average. B: 2022-2023 yearbook average. C: Summer 2023 average (9 games or more in one sanctioned league at time of participation).

5. All bowlers must check in 30 minutes before scheduled to bowl and should present their current USBC Certified card.

6. Entry closing date is July 1, 2023.

7. Any appeal or protest must be made prior to the payment of prizes. USBC Rule #329.

8. Make check payable to HERMANN SONS STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT.

9. All entries must be sent to the Tournament Manager no later than July 1, 2023. 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.

10. NO ENTRIES WILL BE RECORDED UNTIL MONEY IS RECEIVED.

11. No entry fee will be returned after being received.

12. Entry fee is $20 per event. All Events is $5 optional. Nonmembers will pay an additional $20.

13. 100% of the prize money will be returned to bowlers. If bowler does not cash check within six months, prize winnings will be forfeited.

14. All winners’ averages will be verified before distribution of prize fund.

15. Prize ratio will be at least one for every five entries in team, singles and doubles.

16. Prize ratio for All Events will be one prize for every 20 entries.

17. Plaques will be awarded to each event’s first place winners.

18. 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 Ex-

ecutive Board shall be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule #329.

19. Two separate tournaments with two separate prize lists: one for USBC female members only and one for USBC male members only.

20. Average Adjustment USBC Rule #319E will apply.

21. No previous prize winnings need be reported.

22. USBC Rules will prevail in all instances not herein covered.

23. SQUAD TIMES (TEAM CAPTAIN WILL BE NOTIFIED OF DATE TO BOWL):

– Opening ceremony will be held on July 29, 2023, at 10:45 a.m.

– Singles/Doubles - Saturday, July 29 at 11 a.m.

– Team - Sunday, July 30 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 July 30, 2023, at 10 a.m.

24. Two free team entries for 2023 Tournament (one male and one female) will be drawn for at the Annual Meeting on July 30, 2023.

25. Lanes will be dressed after each squad.

John became a member of Hermann Sons Harmonia Lodge in 1968 at age of 21. He served as president of Harmonia Lodge from 2009 to 2011. He then began a long tenure as corresponding/recording secretary from 2012 until his death. He became a sales agent for Hermann Sons Life in 2006 and retired in 2018.

John enjoyed volunteering his time during the summer months at Hermann Sons Life Camp in Comfort and throughout the year with his brothers at Hermann Sons in downtown San Antonio.

John was born on May 24, 1947, to James and Jennie Hoog in San Antonio. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and St. Mary’s University with a Bachelor of Science in Physics. He continued his education at San Antonio College by completing several courses in the field of computer science. Those closest to him would say he was a man of great faith whose three greatest loves were his daughter, granddaughters and Hermann Sons.

John is survived by his daughter Shannan Marie

Schnittger and her husband Jason, his granddaughters, Maggie Ann and Grace Marie Schnittger, sister Suzanne Marie Hoog-Watson, sister Sarah Ruth Felter and her husband Harold G. Felter Jr., brother Thomas Philip Hoog and his wife Julie Marie Hoog. He cherished the friendship of his dear friend, Matthew Kraus. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother James Arthur Hoog.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Angelus Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and interment at San Fernando Archdiocesan Cemetery No. 2.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in John’s honor to Hermann Sons Life Camp. Make checks payable to: Hermann Sons Life, Memo: Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of John Hoog. Mail to 515 S. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205.

Answers to puzzles on Pg.

John Joseph Hoog

Rebecca Hernandez

Shelter depends on volunteers, donations

FLORESVILLE – The Wilson County No Kill Animal Shelter (WCNKAS) was established in 2015 and is a no-kill, non-profit 501(c)(3), charitable organization whose mission is to provide innovative programs and services to help animals in Wilson County.  It is managed and maintained by individual volunteers as well as volunteers from local animal rescue groups.

The mission of WCNKAS is:

• TO provide temporary shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals for the purpose of finding permanent suitable new homes.

• TO provide assistance and financial aid to prevent overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs.

• TO support a healthy pet community by providing general veterinary services at low or no cost to those unable to afford care for their pets.

• TO promote life-long responsible pet ownership to residents within our community through educational brochures, seminars, tours and special events.

• TO establish cross-referral networks with local “for profit” veterinary doctors, clinics, and nonprofit rescue groups.

• TO provide assistance and in-

Ticket deadline June 11 for Fiesta Texas Fun Day

formation to others whose purposes are consistent with the purpose of the Wilson County No-Kill Animal Shelter.

WCNKAS needs the support to be successful providing for the needs of abused and abandoned animals and placing them with loving families. The shelter needs volunteers to foster, adopt, donate and work at the shelter.

WCNKAS’ wish list includes supplies such as dog and puppy food, dog treats, dog shampoo and dewormer.

The complete wish list, more information, volunteer needs and ways to make monetary donations can be found at wcnkas.org. Their address is 1059 County Road 301, Floresville, TX 78114 and the phone number is 830-333-3888.

Howie’s Happenings

Howie and Beau bonding - in mischief

By ROBIN CZARNEK President and CEO

Howie and Beau are as close as we could have hoped for. Howie is an awesome big brother and Beau is great company for him. We have discovered that they are also partners in crime. Beau has grown so much and his giraffe-like long legs have helped him become a proficient counter surfer. For Mother’s Day, Beau was able to steal a box of cakes our son Garrett sent to me.

As I write this, I am enjoying a dinner from In-NOut Burger…primarily because when we turned our backs, Beau helped himself to an eight- ounce block of mozzarella cheese and ciabatta bread I was planning to use for dinner. If anyone has the secret to deter the counter surfing, Dave and I are certainly needing your best advice! Howie is all too happy to tell on his brother. He likes to bark when Beau is getting into mischief to make sure we know so Beau gets in trouble.

Howie and Beau wanted to share their puppy friends with you. These puppies are just a few of the adorable pups of all kinds located at Heart of Texas SPCA/ HOT K9 Rescue.

If you’re interested in meeting any of the amazing pups at HOTK9 or for more information, please email: hotk9rescue@yahoo.com to schedule a time to meet them.

For more information and to view all of the amazing dogs available for adoption, please check out Heart of Texas SPCA / HOTK9 Rescue on Facebook or at www.heartoftexasspca.com

Heart of Texas has puppies needing forever homes. Visit heartoftexasspca.com for details.

SAN ANTONIO – Get those Family Fun Day tickets by midnight June 11! All Hermann Sons Life members are invited to attend the Shining Star Family Fun Day on June 24 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio. Purchase tickets on the online website Store at hermannsonslife.org.

Invitations were mailed to Shining Stars Each Shining Star will receive one complimentary ticket. Shining Stars must have been registered by April 1, 2023, for free admission and be current on all premiums and dues. One chaperone ticket purchase is required for Shining Stars and that ticket is $60. All additional member tickets for all ages are $65 each.

Ticket purchase includes free parking, park admission with free access to the water park, a barbecue lunch with dessert and all-day access to

all the park amenities. This is more than a $100 value.

Members will meet at the Picnic Pavilion at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be served through 1 p.m. (Unfortunately, if season passes are used, lunch cannot be provided).

For questions, contact the Member Benefits Department at 800-234-4124.

If your junior member, up to 17 years of age, has not registered as a Shining Star, be sure to register for next year’s event. The registration form for Shining Stars is featured on the back page of the Hermann Sons Life Newspaper and on the website.

Pioneers

Joseph Eisenhauer has received his 70-year membership pin. He has been a member since July 28, 1953, and is a member of Twin Sisters Lodge.

Brenda Ettredge has received her 60-year membership pin. She has been a member since June 1, 1963, and is a member of Old Glory Lodge.

Keep in mind that Heart of Texas SPCA/HOT K9 Rescue is a volunteer run organization, so email is best.

Howie, left, and Beau have become great buddies. Beau likes mischief and Howie likes tattling.

Camp & Dance News

Welcome to the business end of summer camp!

By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director

Camp preparations are in full swing. The weekend of May 20, 16 camp leaders were at Camp for staff training. This summer we used a camp professional from Maine to help our leaders with tips and tricks to guide them through the tough job of managing their peers at such an early age. I’m excited to see these former campers grow in their role at Camp. Who knows, there may be a camp director among them.

It will not be long before our overseas staff begin arriving and acclimatizing themselves to Texas, the weather and the time zones.

This summer we will be training about 40 staff members and CITs to become lifeguards. If the weather hits us like it did last summer, we’ll be ready!

We need our parents

Camp starts very soon. We really need our parents to complete their camper’s Health History Form, the Activity Selection Form and the Dorm Assignment and Check-Out Form as soon as possible. PLEASE DON’T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. It will affect your child’s dorm placement and activity selections.

I’ve already begun the process of bunking campers who have submitted their Health History Forms for session one, placing them in the top or bottom bunk of their choice and accommodating friend requests.

Getting campers in bunks with their friends is a high priority for us. We do have some bunking

rules for you to consider.

• Remember we try not bunk campers together who are more than one year apart in age. The younger campers often cling to their older siblings which negatively affects both of their camp experiences. You will be asked what grade your child is entering after the summer.

• If a request is made by a camper to bunk with a younger child, the requesting camper will be placed in the younger cabin. Younger campers will not be assigned to older camper dorms.

• Placing campers in age-appropriate dorms provides them the opportunity to make friends of their own age and that provides for a better summer camp experience.

• The number of friend requests for assignment to the same dorm is limited to FOUR.

• Creating a large group of friends in one dorm is not beneficial to the rest of the campers in the dorm who have few or no friends. These campers often get excluded from dorm activities by the established friend groups. This happened in 2022 and I will not allow it to happen in 2023.

• We do not guarantee bed placement in the dorms. Campers will be assigned throughout the dorm. When requesting friends on the Dorm Assignment Form, the first name listed will be a bunk friend (top/bottom beds). The second and third names listed will be in the dorm. Only the first four requested names listed on the form will be placed in the same

dorm.

• Placing campers in age-appropriate dorms sometimes means the actual dorm your child is in is not their “expected dorm”. Dorm placements are not always linear. Sometimes we have a lot of younger campers in a session, or a lot of older campers in a session. This means that your teen camper may not always be placed in either Hawk or White Tail, or if we have a lot of 12-year-olds, they may be placed in Bob White or Coyote.

• Age-appropriate placement of campers in dorms is more important than what dorm a child is placed in.

Arrival Day

We will be emailing parents with their dorm assignments and 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 assigned a bunk upon 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. On arrival day, we ask that you bring any prescription medication in its original container.

Hermann Sons Life Camp

OPEN HOUSE

HILLTOP & RIVERSIDE

June 10th 9:30-1:00 pm

TOURS

Please compete the Medication Form and bring this with you.

Hermann Sons Life App

Have you downloaded the Hermann Sons Life App? This is the only avenue you will have to email your child during the summer. You will also be able to view the photos taken at Camp.

To download the App: go to your phone’s App store. Download the Hermann Sons Life App and create an account (it’s free).

You will need the access code. The

code was included in the Camp information mailed or emailed to you.

Open House

Open House is on June 10. This is a great opportunity for campers (and parents) to meet the counselors and directors, take tours of the camp and participate in some activities. We’ll also have the camp store open (cash or check), food and Hermann Sons Life agents will be available to meet with non-members.

Registration for schools of dance will open in June

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons

Life School of Dance registration for 2023-2024 will open online in June. Informational brochures with registration instructions will be mailed to households with eligible juniors who have not previously registered. Returning dancers will receive an email. There are currently 22 schools located in South and Central Texas. Dance locations are pro-

vided in the brochure and on the website.

The benefit is available to policyholders (members) in good standing who will be 3 to 17 years of age as of Sept. 1, 2023.

To be in good standing, all life insurance premiums and dues must be current and remain current throughout the dance year. Members may enroll in any one school of dance that they

choose.

This member benefit is designed to teach the art of dance in a wholesome atmosphere of fun, work, physical exercise and fellowship. Each school of dance teaches varying degrees of tap, ballet and jazz.

Because these classes are a member benefit, there is no monthly tuition. However, there is a one-time registration fee.

This fee is determined by the school to help pay for facilities and cover day-to-day operational costs. The amount of the fee varies from school to school.

You will pay that fee at the time of registration. This fee is only refundable prior to the start of dance classes.

The Home Office also collects an assessment fee at the time of registration that helps offset

operational costs that the Home Office covers for all schools. This fee is nonrefundable.

For more information and to register online, visit hermannsonslife.org and scroll to the bottom of the home page.

Deadline to register is Oct. 1. Most classes begin after Sept. 1. Not yet a member? Call 877437-6266 for policy and membership information.

75 Years

NETTIE L. GREEN

Cameron Lodge

GERALDINE KLECK

Comfort Lodge

SHIRLEY A. RUBINSTEIN

Converse Lodge

JAMES W. GARRETSON

Dallas Lodge

KENNETH M. SLACK

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

CLARICE A. LAMPE

El Campo Lodge

AGNES C. FULFER

Fort Worth Lodge

KENNETH A. LORENZ

Fredericksburg Lodge

WALDEEN L. LUCAS

Giddings Lodge

BENNIE W. SCHWEIHS JR.

Gonzales Lodge

WILBER L. KENNE

Gruenau Lodge

LEROY B. RATHKAMP

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

HENRY C. NIETENHOEFER

Hondo Lodge

HELEN J. GRIMM

LARRY D. JOHNSON

ALEX G. KOWALD

GERALD A. KOWALD

Karnes City Lodge

DOUGLAS C. MILLER

Needville Lodge

CAROL A. STEPHENS

Nordheim Lodge

JOHN J. MAHA JR.

Poth Lodge

70 Years

DENNIS J. HUBBERT

WILLIAM R. HUBBERT

Anton Wenzel Lodge

HERMAN A. AHR

KATHERINE M. OHANLON

MICHAEL D. WALTON

JANICE WILLIAMSON

Corpus Christi Lodge

JERRY W. JARMON

Coupland Lodge

VINELDA SCHWARTZ

Deanville Lodge

JAN M. DITTMAR

CATHY A. SULLIVAN

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

OSCAR J. WOYTEK JR.

Flatonia Lodge

DAVID C. PARROTT

Fort Worth Lodge

C.L. GRUETZMACHER

CAROLYN S. LOEST

Goliad Lodge

DENNIS F. MAULDEN

Harmonia Lodge

MARLENE F. DAY

DARLENE K. STANUSH

Helotes Lodge

HELEN L. STOCK

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

GERALD F. EWALD

Laubach Lodge

LINDA L. MANN

JOYCE A. THOMAS

Louise Schuetze Lodge

KENNETH L. BAASEN

LARRY W. BAASEN

Paige Lodge

BENNO J. LUX JR.

Prinz Solms Lodge

CARRIE J. BLASCHKE

JERRIE S. GEE

Rosce Lodge

Pioneers

PAUL J. TEZEL

Siemering Lodge

SISTER MARY S. AHR

Vineta Lodge

BERTHA M. RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Weesatche Lodge

60 Years

JAMES E. YATES

Beaumont Lodge

ELEDRA J. GERSON

Brenham Lodge

LESLIE C. TSCHIRHART

Castroville Lodge

ANGELA M. SPRINGER

Columbia Lodge

CYNTHIA A. DAVIS

Comfort Lodge

MARGARET V.J. KAREL

Corpus Christi Lodge

JOHN E. KNESEK

Deanville Lodge

JULI S. SCHMOKER

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

RALPH R. GEE

Fort Worth Lodge

DAVID C. TRAGESSER

MARK M. WAGNER

Harmonia Lodge

DAVID A. HOWARD

GAYLE L. HOWARD

THERESA F. HOWARD

Haskell Lodge

SUE A. JACOBY

Hondo Victory Lodge

KIRK R. BRAUN

RICHARD W. MARTIN

Houston Lodge

JOHN S. SCHULTZ

Jourdanton Lodge

BONNIE S. SCHENDEL

Karnes City Lodge

FAITH M. FRERICHS

La Grange Lodge

HELEN L. ZENNER La Vernia Lodge

JANET M. EMMERT-VERSTEGEN

Louise Schuetze Lodge

ROBERT P. HIGGINS

Mission-Alamo Lodge

EMIL J. DUSEK

New Bielau Lodge

STEVEN T. WETZ New Braunfels Lodge

CONNIE A. CANTLEY Nixon-Smiley Lodge

BRENDA G. ETTREDGE Old Glory Lodge

CLIFTON L. JENSCHKE

RUBY L. JENSCHKE Pershing Lodge

CALVIN L. PESEK Schulenburg Lodge

LISA J. NEUMANN Shiner Lodge

LARRY E. LICHEY Siemering Lodge

DARYL J. URBANSKI Seguin Lodge

PEGGY J. KNEESE Spring Branch Lodge

JOANNE BIRT

DENISE D. ROSENBERRY Vineta Lodge

MICHAEL W. HOPPER Womack Lodge

50 Years

ROGER L. KADERKA

Austin Lodge

TAMRA A. KRAHN

LLOYD F. MAIR JR.

Bexar Lodge

JAMES B. ERBEN

Boerne Lodge

WILFRED JACOB JR. Brenham Lodge

ARTHUR W. HUNTER III

DALTON F. NEILL

STEVEN F. STAGLIK Comfort Lodge

MICHAEL OELSCHLEGEL Corpus Christi Lodge

THERESA A. HASBROUCK Da Costa Lodge

WANDA M. BOHMFALK BRENDA HARRIS Dunlay Lodge

DOWNIE B. MATHIS Fredericksburg Lodge

CRAIG N. HOHLT Gay Hill Lodge

DOROTHY A. SIMMANG Giddings Lodge

GEORGE P. DEWINNE JR. GREGORY F. DEWINNE Harmonia Lodge

FRANK A. VANCE Hondo Lodge

ROBERT W. RITTIMANN

RONALD S. RITTIMANN Kirby Lodge

ROBERT B. CHESSER Lockhart Lodge

MARY C. EHLINGER

JENNIFER M. MITCHELL

CELESTE M. RABEL Louise Schuetze Lodge

BRIAN S. BECK

DONNA C. BECK New Bielau Lodge

JOYCE M. DAHLSTROM Niederwald Lodge

WANDA S. LINK TINA R. MCADEN

VYRON J. THANE BRUCE W. TONEY Old Glory Lodge

VICTORIA M. GABITSCH AMY J.O. MILLS

DOTTIE M. SOBRINO Pershing Lodge

PAMELA J. MANCHACK

ERIC A. VORDENBAUM Seguin Lodge

DONALD A. FAJKUS

DARRELL W. RITTIMAN Siemering Lodge

LORI M. NELSON Yorktown Lodge

BETTY J. WIGGINS

Pershing Lodge

Died Nov. 18, 2014 • Age 84

JEANETTE WALKER

Plum Lodge

Died Dec. 15, 2019 • Age 94

LINDA S. BOSSE

Womack Lodge

Died March 26, 2020 • Age 67

ROBERT J. FRITZ III

Pershing Lodge

Died July 10, 2021 • Age 71

In Memoriam of Our Deceased

PHYLLIS M. VANCE

Sealy Lodge

Died Dec. 14, 2021 • Age 65

CHARLES M. SMITH

Mission-Alamo Lodge

Died Jan. 14, 2022 • Age 89

LINDA F. TATE

Giddings Lodge

Died July 2, 2022 • Age 74

CLINTON J. BOERNER

Comfort Lodge

Died Aug. 7, 2022 • Age 75

Donations

Donations to the Home Fund in Memory of:

BOBBY W. GOTT

E. FRED WILLMS JR.

Donor: Lockhart Lodge

B.J. FICKEL JR.

WILLIAM C. MORSE

Donor: Dallas Lodge

ALICE ALBRECHT Donor: Giddings Lodge

JOSEPHINE K. DENZER

HELEN M. MARLOWE

BETTY J. WIGGINS

Donor: Pershing Lodge

Donations to the Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

PEGGY A. C. NOLAN

LEE W. RAHE

Donors: New Braunfels Lodge

Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of:

ADOLPH W. SCHAEFER JR.

DARRELL W. MEYER

Donor: Brenham Lodge

Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

SANDRA HACKEBEIL

Donors: Rutersville Lodge

Donation addresses

HSL Youth Camp Shannon Gaffney Scholarship Fund

288 Rio Ranchero

Pipe Creek, TX 78063

Retirement Home Scholarship Fund

P.O. Box 689

Comfort TX 78013

Home Office

P.O. Box 1941

San Antonio, TX 78297

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

CHARLES E. KNESEK

Deanville Lodge

Died Aug. 7, 2022 • Age 68

LEROY LANDGREBE

Yorktown Lodge

Died Oct. 5, 2022 • Age 76

ELIZABETH B. RAY

Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

Died Oct. 27, 2022 • Age 76

ELAINE M. SCHNITZ

La Vernia Lodge

Died Nov. 20, 2022 • Age 80

VICTOR L. LANGE

Poth Lodge

Died Nov. 21, 2022 • Age 95

HELEN P. STEUBING

Spring Branch Lodge

Died Nov. 26, 2022 • Age 93

BURLEN T. MCCABE JR.

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

Died Dec. 7, 2022 • Age 73

ORION KNOX

Anton Wenzel Lodge

Died Dec. 31, 2022 • Age 82

NELL M. LENZ

Seguin Lodge

Died Jan. 8, 2023 • Age 96

CLIFTON J. BOLNER

Harmonia Lodge

Died Jan. 10, 2023 • Age 94

JOSEPHINE K. FREY

Brenham Lodge

Died Jan. 17, 2023 • Age 91

Members

AUGUST J. LOTH

Fredericksburg Lodge

Died Feb. 13, 2023 • Age 92

LYDIA A. PARGAC

Da Costa Lodge

Died Feb. 14, 2023 • Age 96

DONALD R. MICA

Flatonia Lodge

Died Feb. 20, 2023 • Age 82

CARL W. EDWARDS

Cuero Family Lodge

Died Feb. 20, 2023 • Age 73

LEE W. RAHE

New Braunfels Lodge

Died Feb. 21, 2023 • Age 76

POLLYDALE REINEN

Louise Schuetze Lodge

Died Feb. 24, 2023 • Age 83

HAROLD J. BOGISCH

Seguin Lodge

Died Feb. 25, 2023 • Age 91

BOBBY W. KOYM

New Bielau Lodge

Died Feb. 25, 2023 • Age 84

PATRICIA SPAW

Old Glory Lodge

Died Feb. 28, 2023 • Age 87

ESTHER M. LAMPE

Brenham Lodge

Died March 2, 2023 • Age 82

RUTH C. LAMPMAN

Pershing Lodge

Died March 6, 2023 • Age 97

JOSEPHINE K. DENZER

Pershing Lodge

Died March 8, 2023 • Age 77

C.G. RIEMENSCHNEIDER

Weesatche Lodge

Died March 11, 2023 • Age 92

CHESTER D. EKLUND

Austin Lodge

Died March 13, 2023 • Age 95

ALICE J. ALBRECHT

Giddings Lodge

Died March 17, 2023 • Age 69

DOROTHY M. MOTT

Lousie Schuetze Lodge

Died March 18, 2023 • Age 92

BOBBY L. HARRIS

Anton Wenzel Lodge

Died March 21, 2023 • Age 88

KIRBY W. REDLIN

Niederwald Lodge

Died March 22, 2023 • Age 72

LIN M. STRAUBE

Fredericksburg Lodge

Died March 24, 2023 • Age 78

BUNNY L. WARREN

Spring Branch Lodge

Died March 24, 2023 • Age 73

WILLIAM C. MORSE

Dallas Lodge

Died March 29, 2023 • Age 78

GAIL I. HATTENBACH

Gruenau Lodge

Died April 1, 2023 • Age 78

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

MEMORIAL DONATION FORM

Retirement Home Retirement Home Scholarship Fund

Camp Camp Scholarship Fund

Grief Support Session at Camp

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Join Hands Day

Paul Vogt joins hands with scouts to paint rocks

FAIR OAKS RANCH –Paul Vogt Lodge joined hands with Boy Scout troop 407 in observance of Join Hands Day on May 6. Lodge officers along with Troop Master John McCune, Troop Committee Chairman Matt Hajda and the scouts enjoyed a morning event at Morningside at Menger Springs Independent Living painting rocks with residents.

McCune, along with Life Enrichment Manager Emily Jellick, coordinated the event and provided all materials to paint rocks.

By appearance some of the residents were eager to help the boys with expert advice in painting while others were content just visiting with the youth.

Painting rocks, engaging in conversation between residents and attendees, gave residents an opportunity to share some of their life stories and experiences. By most accounts, most of the scouts were quite busy concentrating on their masterpieces. Also available were peel and stick options so everyone had a choice on their style.

Following the event, seven dozen cookies provided by the lodge were enjoyed.

Dozens of rocks were painted, decorated and some embellished. They will all be placed outdoors along the walkways for residents and visitors to marvel at the workmanship and beauty from the day where young and

Scouts

old gathered with a common good of Friendship, Love and Loyalty.

Reporter

Houston Lodge members volunteer at food bank

Houston Lodge joined hands with young and old and volunteered at the Houston Food Bank on May 6 for Join Hands Day. During their shift, 9,540 nutritious meals were prepared to be distributed throughout the community. It consisted of 12 pallets totaling 11,340 pounds. The lodge also gave a monetary donation to the Houston Food Bank. Pictured are members Lavina Patterson, Samantha Thomason, Pat Bushman, Rebecca Rabon and Kiera Thomason.

Giddings Lodge donates to school

Paul Vogt Lodge joined with Boy Scout Troop 407 at Menger Spring Independent Living to paint rocks with the residents for the outdoor walkways in observance of Join Hands Day.

Evan and Ethan Munn work on their masterpieces at Menger Spring Independent Living during the Paul Vogt Lodge Join Hands Day project.

Paul Vogt Lodge Trustee Mary Zoeller, at end on right, and next to her President Betty Friar, paint rocks with scouts during the Join Hands Day project held with residents of Menger Springs Independent Living in May.

Paul Vogt Lodge Vice President Barbara Marquardt, far right, and on her left, Regan Munn, take part in the Join Hands Day project at Menger Springs Independent Living.

Giddings Lodge donated $500 to Faith Lutheran School of Warda for its Scholarship Fund in observance of Join Hands Day. President Patricia Abell, left, presented the donation. The school has a total of 18 students and a graduating class of three.

Join Hands Day

Austin Lodge donates to Gather-N-Give

Austin Lodge adopted the Gather-N-Give Organization for its Join Hands Day Project. Lodge members donated items for needy families and children. Gift cards were also donated, and the lodge made a monetary donation. Gail Wilhelm and other volunteers were present at the May meeting to pick up donated items.

Richland Lodge places flowers, flags at cemetery for veterans

Richland Lodge along with Cele 4H Club joined together on May 7 at St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery in the Richland Community. Together the members of both organizations placed red roses on graves dating back to the 1800s up to 1991. All veterans had a red and blue rose along with a U. S. Flag placed on their grave.

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge helps with church fund-raiser

Hochheim-Prairie Lodge helped with the St. Ann’s Catholic Church fund-raiser for Join Hands Day. Members joined others from different organizations to help make the event held on May 7 a success. Pictured are, from left, Glennette Vinklarek and her twin granddaughters, Ainsley and Kinsley Vinklarek and members Joyce Word and Janet Zabransky helping at the event.

Pershing Lodge donates to fire department

Pershing Lodge donated drinks and snacks to Bexar County ESD12 Fire and Rescue Department for Join Hands Day. Pictured are, from left, Vice President Alice Golla, Joe Ochoa of Bexar County ESD12 Fire and Rescue and President Beth Warne.

Anton Wenzel Lodge visits residents and plays bingo

Anton Wenzel Lodge members visited St. Francis Nursing Home in San Antonio on May 7 in observance of Join Hands Day. They played bingo games with the residents.

Join Hands Day

Bexar Lodge members and students make pet toys for Humane Society

Bexar Lodge held a “puppy party” for its Join Hands Day event in April. Volunteers made 453 toys for dogs and cats. Lodge members donated the supplies during the 2022 Christmas party. The event was held at Oak Grove Elementary School and 30 volunteers from the lodge, Oak Grove Elementary School, MacArthur High School and the Devine Independent School District provided their time. The toys were donated to the San Antonio Humane Society to help them in their mission to protect and improve the lives of dogs and cats.

Corpus Christi Lodge takes part in Miracle League games

For Join Hands Day, May 6, Corpus Christi Lodge teamed up with the Miracle League of Corpus Christi and had a great time playing ball with each group. Members participating were Cheryl and Ray Garcia, Debbie and Scott Mazur and Kerry Ginn. The Miracle League is for kids and adults with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Devine ISD students Adah, left, and Savanah, right, work on a dog toy during the Bexar Lodge Join Hands Day event.

Oak Grove Elementary students helped collect and organize the pet toys during the Bexar Lodge Join Hands Day event.

Southside High School teacher Steven Iredale works on creating pet toys for the Bexar Lodge Join Hands Day project.

Round Top Lodge plans to take part in fund-raiser

ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge will meet Thursday, June 22, at 6:30 p.m.

Thank-you notes from the RTC Education Foundation, and from the family of Vernell Noak were read at the April meeting.

President Linda Mattocks gave her agent’s report and announced the lodge had a new member.

Members were requested to support the blood drive at Carmine Martin Luther Lutheran Church in April.

Giddings awards 10 scholarships

Giddings Lodge has awarded 10 scholarships to junior members graduating high school. Each 2023 graduate received $2,000 - $500 a semester for four semesters. The recipients are Colin Lee Brandt, Kinlee Reese Kays, Ehren Marie Mitschke, Adrie Kate Niemeyer, Abigail Noack, MacKenzie Brooke Poncik, Carlos Lopez-Rodea, Cody Alan Stoermer, Brooklyn Melinda Walther and Carlie Weiser.

The lodge will have a country store at the Ledbetter Fire Department fund-raiser in October. Members start thinking about handmade items or plants you might wish to contribute.

Happy birthday was sung to April celebrants Bob Porter and Myrt Meinkowsky. Barnell and LaVerne Albers celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary in April.

The door-prize winners were La Verne Albers and Jeanette Hancock. Attendance-prize win-

ners were Ray Ullrich, Max Baranowski, Pearlie Wagner, Linda Mattocks and Barnell Albers. Everyone enjoyed a meal of fried chicken and steak, mashed potatoes, beans, squash casserole, an array of salads and many different desserts.

The next meeting was May 25 with Ted and Margie Stardig, Barton and Lila Garlin, Pearlie and Wayne Wagner and La Verne Albers on the Serving Committee.

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Giddings Lodge donates to Trail Life Troop

Giddings Lodge presented a $300 scholarship to the Trail Life Troop to go toward camp costs. The lodge will meet June 8 at Santa Fe Steakhouse. The scholarship recipients will be guests. Condolence cards and memorial have been sent out for deceased members Nora Jantzen and Janet Namken. The lodge donated $100 to the Lexington High School Grad Bash. Happy birthday wishes go out to Bill Hinkston.

Paige holds egg hunt

Paige Lodge held an Easter egg hunt at the Hall following the April meeting. Members and guests enjoyed hot dogs and all the trimmings prepared by Ronnie Harmon. Agent Linda Mattocks was in attendance. The next meeting was held May 21 and Mother’s Day and Father’s Day was celebrated with a barbecue luncheon. There will be no meeting held in June.

El Campo Lodge will meet on June 2

EL CAMPO – El Campo Lodge will meet Friday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. at 1901 North Mechanic in El Campo.

At the April meeting, President Dennis Wigginton spoke briefly about various insurance policies available through Hermann Sons Life. He also reminded junior

members it is time to register for summer Camp. Camp offers a variety of activities for ages 8-14. The Riverside site is for girls and the Hilltop site is for boys. Spots fill up fast so register soon through the website, hermannsonslife.org.

Congratulations to Charles and Linda Harris who celebrated their

41st anniversary on March 31. Door-prize winners were Barrett, Everly, Fisher and John Hailey; Cindy Witcher, Bill Bender, Charles and Linda Harris

Everyone enjoyed a meal of fried fish, salad, potatoes and green beans along with desserts. – Reporter

Round Top Lodge members Laverne and Barnell Albers celebrated a wedding anniversary in April.

April birthday celebrant Bob Porter was recognized at the April meeting of Round Top Lodge.

Colin Lee Brandt Kinlee Reese Kays Ehren Marie Mitschke Adrie Kathe Niemeyer Abigail Noack

MacKenzie Brooke Poncik Carlos Lopez-Rodea

Cody Alan Stoermer

Brooklyn M. Walther Carlie Weiser

Cibolo Lodge to celebrate Father’s Day on June 1

UNIVERSAL CITY – Cibolo Lodge will meet Thursday, June 1, at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City at 7 p.m. In observance of Father’s Day, the lodge will honor fathers, grandfathers and great-grandfathers. Bunco will be played. The main dish will be brisket, and the women will provide desserts.

The lodge celebrated Mother’s Day at the May 4 meeting. All mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers were honored. Dena Warneke won the Mother’s Day drawing and received an H-E-B gift card and potted mini roses.

Congratulations to member Bret Gray. A sophomore at Sam Houston State University in the PGM (Professional Golf Management) program, he was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year and has earned a berth to the NCAA Tournament to play as an individual medalist.

Bret competed in the Norman Regional at the Jimmy Austin OU Golf Club May 15-17 in Oklahoma. He is ranked in the top 120 of amateur golfers in the United States currently.

Bret is this year’s recipient of the lodge’s $900 scholarship as well as the $500 Brenda Fey Me-

Attendance-prize winners at the Cibolo Lodge May meeting were Rodney Krebs, Amelia Kuhlman in Tiffany Kuhlman’s arms and Cory Rakowitz pictured with President John Gray.

morial Scholarship.

Stella Hattox, National Director of Medicare Sales for American Benefits Exchange, LLC will be a guest speaker at the August or September meeting. She will give a presentation and answer questions regarding Medicare. More information will be provided once the date is set. All members and guests are welcome.

Membership Coordinator Sheri Rakowitz reported she would send checks to senior members Kathryn Schmoekel, Barbara Collins-Gerhart and Bonnie Nichols for their birthdays.

The adult attendance-prize winners were Cory Rakowitz and Rodney Krebs, and Amelia Kuhlman was the junior attendance winner.

Joy Brown’s salad was voted the best side dish, and Sherry Rakowitz’s cherry parfait won best dessert. Three lasagnas were served prepared by Dena, Sherry and Cory.

A meeting reminder will be emailed to members. If you would like to receive meeting reminder emails, email tracycampos78108@gmail.com . –Reporter

President John Gary presentedDena Warneke the Mother’s Day drawing at the Cibolo Lodge May meeting. President John Gray presented her a gift card and mini-rose plant.

Lodge May birthday celebrants were, from left, Gail Gray and Sheri Rakowitz.

Cibolo Lodge member Bret Gray is the recipient of the Cibolo Lodge scholarships. A sophomore at Sam Houston State University in the PGM (Professional Golf Management) program, he was recently named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Year.

Vineta collecting school supplies for children’s home

SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will hold an ice cream social at the June 1 meeting. Members are asked to bring sandwiches to share, and ice cream and cake will be furnished.

Niederwald Lodge will meet on June 6

Niederwald Lodge door-prize winners at the May meeting were Catherine Blackard, front, and Shirley Faske. In honor of Join Hands Day, the lodge made a monetary donation of $300 to the Niederwald Cemetery. A moment of silence was observed for deceased member Lyndon Homann. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6. The lodge will not meet in July.

Members are asked to donate school supplies for the 20232024 school year for St. PJ’s Children’s Home. A donation of $200 will go toward backpacks.

Beth Byron has volunteered to shop for those. Bring school supply donations to meetings.

They will be presented in August.

The lodge welcomes new junior member Olivia Michelle Breves.

Members enjoyed dinner from Little Italy in May to celebrate Mother’s Day. Thanks to Beth for picking up the food. All the mothers received a rose. Thanks to everyone for coming and making the evening special.

Members voted to donate $125 to True Life and $125 to

the Battered Women’s shelter for Join Hands Day.

Irene Kace was the split-thepot winner.

Attendance-award winners were Debbie Jordan, Janelle Harshaw, Mary Ann Pintaric and Genny Kraus.

The lodge mourns the passing of Margaret White, a member for 52 years and Elrose Johnson, a member for 56 years. May they rest in peace.

– Reporter

Harshaw.

Bernardo to give memorial donation to fire department

CAT SPRING – At the April meeting, Bernardo Lodge President and Agent Terrel Maertz reminded members the Camp season will open in June.

Members Grayson Anderson, Briley Zapalac, Weston and Aubrey Sutherland and

Laura Henneke plan to attend. If there are others, let Terrel or Robin know.

Agent Maertz also reminded members to review beneficiary information on their insurance policies to be sure it is current.

A moment of silence was ob -

served for deceased member Rex Speck. The lodge will make a monetary donation to the Bernardo Fire Department in his memory.

In the Cheer Committee report, Beatrice Hill noted sending a get-well card to Ruby

Belle Henneke. Celebrating birthdays in April were Anita Zaskoda and Joe Trojacek.

The door-prize winners were Terrel and Arlene Trojacek

– Robin Maertz

Cibolo

Vineta Lodge President Debbie Jordan, left, is pictured with May birthday celebrant Janelle

Lockhart Lodge makes donation to local FFA

LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge will meet Sunday, June 4, at 4:30 p.m.

At the May meeting, Agent Janice Kuhen talked about Camp registration that is currently under way. Family Fun Day is on June 24 at Six Flags Fiesta Texas and the Retirement home has 20 residents.

A moment of silence was observed for Russell F. Fehlis, Bobby William Gott and E. Fred Willms Jr. Russell Fehlis died on Jan. 19, 2023, at the age of 67. Russell was a member since September 1957. Bobby Gott died on March 7, 2023, at the age of 84. Bobby was a member since March 1954. Fred Willms died on April 4, 2023, at the age of 89. Fred was a member since January 2009.

Youth Coordinator Carol Schuelke reported the lodge’s nine high school seniors/new adult members will be receiving a check and an invite to lodge meetings.

Ray Pfefferkorn read a thankyou note from the Home Office for the lodge’s gift to the Retirement Home Memorial Fund in memory of Russell Fehlis, Bobby Gott and Fred Willms.

Carol Schuelke reported on the Join Hands Day project held on April 15. The lodge raised money for the Lockhart FFA by donating Smitty’s Market BBQ sausage for their auction.

It was announced Hermann Sons Life no longer has the parade float.

Ice cream was served to cel-

ebrate Mother’s Day. Ray Pfefferkorn celebrated a birthday in April and May celebrants were Janet Schaefer and

Ivy Howard. Door prize winners were Ann Schroeder, Janet Schaefer and Debbie Pfefferkorn.

Everyone enjoyed a meal and fellowship following the meeting.

– Reporter

Square Dance Club classes start in fall Fort Worth Lodge welcomes five new junior members

The Hermann Sons Square Dance Club had fun in April and May. In April, we danced at the Home Association Building in San Antonio, and we danced at the Tri Point Center for the Annual Fiesta Dance on April 28. Most of us were there before the cold front brought in the heavy rains. Luckily the rain didn’t last long. We missed Gene but heard he is recovering fine.

King Antonio and his staff arrived. They informed us they were running late due to the rain and high water in

some places. We got him and his entourage set up. After the King spoke, we got him, his lovely wife and entourage into squares and proceeded to teach them how to dance. They had fun and wanted to stay longer but their schedule said go.

We found out while they were boarding their cars that the extra bus load of people had accidently hitched themselves to the King’s convoy. We had no problem showing an extra 16 people how simple square dancing is.

In May, five students graduated. They dance fantastically, and they had fun at the Austin Areas Mid Tex Festival on May 12-13.

The next big event coming up is the State Convention in Bryan June 1 -18. We will be starting another class in the fall. Come on down and learn to square dance. It is easy, simple and fun. Remember a square dancer is a friend you haven’t met yet! For information, call 210473-2479.

– Harold Dillashaw

Bexar to hold beach-clean up June 10

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar Lodge will hold a beach clean-up on June 10 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Padre Island National Seashore. Members are responsible for their own transportation. The lodge will provide snacks, water and materials. There will also be a chance for juniors to become junior park rangers.

A lodge meeting is planned for July 9 from 1-3 p.m., location to be determined. Check the lodge Facebook page or website at www.hermannson-

slifebexar.com for updates. This meeting will include the second vote on raising lodge dues.

The lodge will hold its annual Summer Splash Party on July 15 at the Northview Splash Pad, 100 Randolph Plaza Dr. in Universal City from 3 -7 p.m. Lunch will be provided, and members are asked to bring their favorite sweet treat. There will be plenty of fun, games and ways to cool off including the annual watermelon-eating contest.

On April 22, the lodge held its Join Hands Day event – a

puppy party! Thanks to the generosity of the lodge members, all the supplies needed to make dog and cat toys were donated at the 2022 Christmas party. The event was held at Oak Grove Elementary School and 30 volunteers from the lodge, Oak Grove Elementary School, MacArthur High School and the Devine Independent School District made 200 cat toys and 253 dog toys. These 453 toys were donated to the San Antonio Humane Society.

FORT WORTH – Fort Worth

Lodge celebrates five new members joining the lodge this month. They are junior members Adison Stevens and Truth Wright, children of long-time member Kyler Wright, their grandmother Corrie Wells, Morgan Evans, Liam Billingsley and junior Caleb Villa, grandson of member Dale Potter.

Some of the lodge ladies traveled to San Antonio for the ladies’ state tournament. This year they ran into members from Houston, Schulenburg and Cameron lodges. There was some good bowling and some not so good bowling. Lots of pin winners and lots of participation patches. The best part of the trip is the fellowship and seeing ladies from around the state.

Agnes Fulfer earns her 75year membership pin on June

6; Ralph Gee will earn a 60-year pin on June 12, and David Parrott will earn a 70-year pin on June 1. Congratulations to each of you.

Happy anniversary to Ronnie and Darlene Jones who celebrate 52 years on June 18; and to Larry and Karen Barclay who will celebrate 32 years on June 8. The lodge extends sympathy to the family of Roy Charles. Roy had been a member of the lodge since 1983.

Happy birthday wishes to Francine Adams, Isla Bohnert, Alexis Castor, Jesse Castor, Cindy Davis, Isabella Falahola, Cole Fredenburg, Linda Harlin, Campbell Leonard, Laura Reyes, Sawyer Rhodes, Ryan Schaule, Trey Schaule, Emma Snider, Aro Terrell, Anabel Tousley, Martha Walker, Jaci Wallace, Marianne Gibson and Kyler Wright.

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Laubach meets on June 11

SEGUIN – Laubach Lodge will hold the next quarterly meeting Sunday, June 11, at 1 p.m. at Rocket Wings/Dixie Grill Restaurant in Seguin. All members are encouraged to attend.

Members enjoyed visiting with each other at the last meeting held March 12 at the restaurant. The lodge provided the meal.

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Lockhart Lodge door-prize winners were Ann Schroeder, Janet Schaefer and Debbie Pfefferkorn.

Lockhart Lodge April and May birthday celebrants were Ray Pfefferkorn, Janet Schaefer and Ivy Howard.

Pershing will celebrate Father’s Day

SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet June 7 at 7 p.m. and will celebrate Father’s Day. Po’boy sandwiches and a Father’s Day cake will be served.

For Join Hands Day, members donated drinks and snacks to the Bexar County ESD12 Fire and Rescue Department. Joe Ochoa, department president, was present to accept the donations. He said the department services the St. Hedwig and Lone Oak area on the east side. They always have six fire personnel members on staff.

He expressed his appreciation for the donations.

Members who recently passed away are Josephine K. Denzer, Helen Maria Marlowe and Betty J. Wiggins.

Prayers were requested for Tony and Carolyn Valek who are on the sick list.

Kenneth Wallace celebrated a May birthday and received a prize.

Betty Opiela won the $35 attendance prize, and Sharon Mainz won the split-the-pot drawing.

– Dorothy Pawlik

McGregor meets June 6

MCGREGOR – McGregor Lodge will meet on Tuesday, June 6, at 5 p.m. at George’s in Hewitt.

President Doris Mooney conducted the May meeting. Everyone enjoyed visiting and a meal of their choice.

Congratulations to Carolyn Richardson on receiving her 75-year membership pin. She has been a member since May 2, 1948.

Pershing Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Kenneth Wallace at the May meeting.

New Braunfels has six new members

NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge will serve salads and sandwiches for the June meeting. Members are asked to bring salads and/or desserts. Hosts will be Phillip and Janice Neff.

At the May meeting, Agent Shirley Huebinger reported on the Agents’ Awards Banquet held in San Antonio on May 6.

The lodge welcomes six new members.

Happy Birthday was sung to Hannelore Brotze and Robin

Louise

Czarnek. Happy anniversary wishes were extended to Robin and husband Dave Czarnek.

Attendance prize winners were Phillip and Janice Neff, Jerome Vetter, Leola Stolte, Hanelore and Leroy Brotze, Violet Tanneberger, Dennis Schwab, Shirley and Michael Huebinger, Karen Harborth and Debbie Vetter.

A fried chicken supper, hosted by Violet and Delbert Tanneberger, was served after games and refreshments.

– Reporter

Schuetze

SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge met on May 8 for a social meeting and celebrated Mother’s Day. Members and guest enjoyed Bill Miller’s barbecue for dinner.

Members agreed since many are on vacation during the summer months, meetings will not be held in June, July or August. The next meeting will be held in September.

Members voted to donate $500 to Camp Discovery for its

Louise Schuetze Lodge birthday celebrants recognized at the May meeting were Susan Rabel and Mary Therese Trujillo.

holds social

Join Hands Day Project. The lodge recognized June birthday celebrant Mary Therese Trujillo and July celebrant Susan Rabel.

Updates and any important information for the lodge will be texted or emailed to members. For questions text or call Secretary/Treasurer Janet Abell at 210-363-4022 or email janet@2texastrucks.com.

– Reporter

New Braunfels Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Hannelore Brotze at the May meeting.

Richland plans hot dog supper

PFLUGERVILLE – Richland Lodge will meet Sunday June 4, at noon. The lodge will furnish hot dogs with trimmings and ice cream for dessert. Domino games are planned.

The Lodge will not be meeting in July and August. The next meeting is planned for Sept. 10.

– Darryl Hodde

Helotes meeting set for June 13

HELOTES – Helotes Lodge will meet June 13 at 7 p.m. at Braun Hall.

A hot meal will be provided and members will have a chance to win cash door prizes. – Reporter

The lodge donated funds to the McGregor Food Pantry for its Join Hands Day project.

President Mooney presented gifts to each of the mothers for Mother’s Day.

Prayers were extended to Jerome Weinstrom who is on the sick list and to all who need healing.

Happy anniversary wishes to Kerry and Gina Arseneaux who celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary on May 11 and to Jerome and Diane who celebrated 28 years on May 20. They are wished many more. Happy birthday to friends and members who celebrated birthdays in May.

Door-prize winners were Betty Johnson and Diane Weinstrom.

There will not be a meeting held in July.

– Doris Mooney

Converse plans June picnic

CONVERSE – Converse Lodge will hold a picnic on June 11 at the Kirby Lodge Hall located at 210 Bauman St. in Kirby beginning at 3 p.m.

The lodge will furnish the meal, and members are asked

to bring desserts. Come and enjoy an afternoon of games.  Those planning to attend should call Maxine Sullivan at 210-723-8533.

– Reporter

Austin will meet on June 4

AUSTIN – Austin Lodge will meet on Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. The lodge will furnish fried chicken and members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts.

At the May meeting, Theodore A. Males was welcomed as a new member.

The lodge adopted the Gather-N-Give Organization for its Join Hands Day Project. Lodge members donated items for

needy families and children. Gift cards were also donated, and the lodge made a monetary donation. Gail Wilhelm and other volunteers were present at the meeting to pick up donated items.

Following the meeting, everyone enjoyed Mexican food in honor of Cinco de Mayo and desserts furnished by members.

– Reporter

Houston family picnic June 12

HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Monday, June 12, at Hickory Hollow, 8038 Fallbrook Dr., in Houston for the Family Picnic. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Games with prizes will be held after dinner.

At the April meeting, Agent Gary Falkenberg reported on Camp and said new membership leads are needed to help the lodge reach its goal of seven new members in 2023.  Patricia Bushman reported Phyllis

Martin passed away in January.

In observance of Join Hands Day on Saturday, May 6, members worked a shift at the Houston Food Bank and donated $100.

Winners in the monthly attendance drawing were Jack Manchack, Rueben Heldberg, Gary Falkenberg, Patricia Bushman and Catherine Manchack.

Contact Catherine Manchack at 832-443-0469 with any lodge questions.

Corpus Christi Lodge will hold social on June 6

CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will meet for a social at the Hilltop Community Center on June 6 at 6 p.m. At the May business meeting, the lodge recognized Calallen High School graduate, Kalyn Vasquez, and presented her with a card and a $100 gift. Kalyn will be pursuing a nursing degree at Delmar College. Her hope is to

one day be a pediatric nurse at Driscoll Children’s Hospital.

May birthdays celebrants were Amanda Bainbridge and Kathryn Vasquez.

Door-prize winners were Amanda Bainbridge, Kamberlie Bainbridge and Kathryn Vasquez. Ray Garcia won the 50/50 drawing.

– Debra Mazur

Corpus Christi Lodge recognized Calallen High School graduate Kayln Faith Vasquez, right, at the May meeting. She is pictured with President Cheryl Garcia who presented a $100 gift to her from the lodge. Kalyn, a dancer in the Corpus Christi School of Dance will attend Delmar College to pursue a career in nursing.

San Marcos visits Painted Churches

The Corpus Christi Lodge May door prize winners, from left, Kathryn Vasquez, Kamberlie Bainbridge and Amanda Bainbridge.

Corpus Christi Lodge recognized May birthday celebrants Kathryn Vasquez, left, and Amanda Bainbridge with daughter Rhylie.

SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will meet Monday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. at LaVista’s Community Room. Fried chicken is on the menu and members are asked to bring vegetables or salad and a dessert. Members had an enjoyable day

May 1 traveling to Schulenburg to see the Painted Churches. Everyone enjoyed the information provided by the tour guide on the beautiful artwork, sculptures and history of each church. The lodge’s next excursion will be held in October to visit the

Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco. This trip was previously cancelled during the COVID pandemic. We are hoping to have a large group attend. Be sure to read the September newspaper for more information.

– Reporter

Rutersville will serve burgers June 7

Rutersville Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Delores Bayer at the May meeting. Door prize winners were Dorothy Keilers, Carol Jenkins, Brian Mueller, Glenn Altwein and C. D. Jenkins. Everyone enjoyed a meal of fajitas sides and desserts. The lodge will meet June 7 at 7 p.m. A meal of hamburgers will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides or deserts.

San Marcos Lodge members visited the Painted Churches in Schulenburg. Pictured are, front from left, Shirley Faske, Yvonne Reimers, Agnes Dreibrodt, Janice Kuhen, Betty Rust, Earlene Acrey, Betty Schawe, Brenda Butler, back, left, Benhard Faske, Jovonne Gil, Deanne Engleke, Janet and Howard Magin, Clifford Noble, John Schawe and Dennis Krackau.

Ray Garcia was the 50/50 winner at the Corpus Christi Lodge May meeting.

Kypfer-Salge meets June 2

CLEAR SPRINGS – Kypfer-Salge Lodge will meet Friday, June 2. The lodge will provide hamburgers. Members will provide the fixings and are asked to bring a dessert or side dish.

The lodge welcomes new junior member Noelle Ruth Steel.

Congratulations to Agent Celeste Salge. She made Executive Club and was honored at the Annual Agents Award Banquet held May 6. She serves as a lodge financial officer.

Get-well cards were sent to Vice President Kery Noble,

Nancy Brinkkoeter and Art Brinkkoeter (spouse of member Merry Brinkkoeter.)

Lodge repairs will be finished soon including electrical work. Thank you to all who have helped make the lodge a great place to meet.

The lodge is available to rent for birthdays, anniversaries and more. For rental information call 830-624-9891 or visit the lodge’s Facebook page.

Donna Surredin celebrated a May birthday and Kery and Kathy Noble celebrated their

56th anniversary.

Attendance-prize winners were Celeste Salge, Donna Sureddin, Jim Sureddin, Darline Preiss and Dorothy Schneider. Two special gifts were provided by Tammy Seiter for Mother’s Day. The winners were Merry Brinkkoeter and Darline Preiss.

Everyone enjoyed pulled pork sliders and baked beans provided by the lodge along with sides and desserts provided by the membership.

–Reporter

Bandera plans school event

LAKEHILLS – Bandera County Lodge will hold a Back-toSchool Bash at the Lakehills Community Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 29.

At the last meeting, President Gary Reile presented Susan Hillje with a 50-year membership pin and Kathleen Reile with a 70-year pin. Carol Niccum received her 50-year pin and Stanley Phillips received his 75-year pin. Congratulations to these members.

The lodge voted to purchase a refrigerator for Camp. Gary and Kathleen Reile delivered it to Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett.

Lodge Camp scholarship applications are being accepted currently. Email Pam Biering at pbiering@yahoo.com to request an application.

– Reporter

Deanville Lodge plans

Flag Day ceremony

DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge invites lodge and community members to a Flag Day Ceremony on June 14 at 9 a.m. at the lodge hall. Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Bandera County Lodge President Gary Reile and Kathleen Reile delivered a refrigerator donated by the lodge to Camp. Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett, left,

The lodge was the beneficiary of the Caldwell Jr. High’s annual Big Event community service project held April 15. Members were honored and grateful. Students raked and bagged leaves and wiped tables inside the hall and did a great job.

Plans continue for the annual

Fourth of July Celebration. All proceeds from this celebration go to the upkeep of the historical Deanville Hall and grounds. Barbecue plates will be sold from 11 a.m. until sold out. Plates will be $15 each. A raffle, silent auction, live auction and bingo will be held in the afternoon. Donations are needed for the silent and live auctions. For Join Hands Day, monetary donations were given to SAAM’S (Somerville Area Alliance Ministry) and the Caldwell Boys and Girls Club. – Reporter

Anniversary celebrants Kery and Kathy Noble were recognized at the May meeting of Kypfer-Salge Lodge.

Kypfer-Salge Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Donna Sureddin at the May meeting.

Bandera County Lodge members provided an ice cream social at the Retirement Home for residents. Members pictured are Gary Reile, Kathleen Reile, Lee Fields, Sandy Trenkelbach, Jack Trenkelbach, Eileen Heath, Paul Heath, Allan Biering and Pam Biering.

Bandera County Lodge member Lee Fields, far right, visits with Retirement Home residents during the lodge’s ice cream social held for residents at the Home.

was on hand for the delivery.

Caldwell Jr. High’s annual Big Event community service project was held at Deanville Hall. Students raked and bagged leaves and wiped tables inside the hall. Pictured are the student volunteers.

Seguin Lodge awards scholarships

Old Glory Lodge will meet on June 4

OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge will meet June 4. Members are asked to bring sandwiches and desserts.

Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier

Kelley and husband Jonathan were special guests at the May

Dallas donates to ministry

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

The lodge’s Join Hands Day project was a donation to the Homeless Ministry and Discipleship. The program helps get people off the streets and to a safe place. They provide showers, laundry services and spiritual resources. It is a non-profit founded in Dallas in 2009.

Congratulations to James W. Garretson who has received his 75-year membership pin. He has been a member since June 8, 1948, and resides in Dallas.

The lodge extends sympathy to the families of deceased

members B.J. Fickel Jr., a resident of Mesquite who died March 15 at the age of 94, and William C. Morse, a resident of Garland who died March 29 at the age of 79. The lodge will make a donation in their memory to the Retirement Home.

The Home Association met in March but there was not a quorum. President Clint Holmes encourages more members to attend. It was reported income and bookings are doing well and building repairs are completed. A lawyer hired to help the Home Association be a nonprofit again reported he expects the state to approve in December or January.

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Celebrating anniversaries were Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp and Doug and Debbie Vahlenkamp.

It was reported hail from recent storms had broken windows and some will need to be replaced.

Marvin Valenkamp and Justin Corzine were looking into hiring someone to do the work. Members stood in a moment of silence for Patricia Shawl.  Brenda Vahlenkamp won the door prize.

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Schulenburg welcomes five new members

SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge will meet Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 5:30 p.m. for refreshments and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Oakridge restaurant. The lodge welcomes new members Loula Moon Swenning, George Gilchrist Jackson, Abran Jesus Ibarra, Clay Herbert Hoffmann and Wesson Anthony Schrader. Memorials in memory of Mae Dieringer were given by Michael and Krystal Seger, Clarence and Linda Roemer, Sandra and Alan Mendel, Leonard Ko-

renek, June Alexander, Darlene and Stanley Quiring. Elmer and Arline Ulrich gave memorials for Erwin Kobza and Greg Gant. Frank and Becky Bohlmann gave memorials for Kenneth Lev and Stuart Krischke. All memorials help the scholarship fund.

Arline Ulrich delivered birthday gifts to Regency residents, Verlene Hoffmann and Verdene Schilhab.

A thank you was received from Junette Rodecap for her get-well card.

Agent Mary K. Seifert reported two $500 scholarships went to Brianna Vavra and MacKenzie Kunshick.

For Join Hands Day, a donation was made to the Shorthorn Band to help with a scheduled trip.

Plans were made to donate a flag to the new EMS building for Flag Day on June 14. Mary found an 1890 photo in some of her Hermann Sons paperwork and will donate it to the Schulenburg Museum.

Seguin Lodge awarded one of two scholarships to Marion High School graduate Emma Luensmann, daughter of Darren and Kim Luensmann pictured with President Tim Kolbe, right. Emma will attend Texas A&M.

Seguin Lodge presented one of two scholarships to Seguin High School graduate Pierce Law, son of Jay and Jill Law pictured with President Tim Kolbe, right. Pierce will attend Angelo State University.

Pictured at the May meeting of Old Glory Lodge are back, from left, Terry Letz, Amber Corzine, Doug Vahlenkamp, middle, from left, Diane Smith, Jonathan Kelley, Samantha Kelley, Susan Kittley, Gladys Vahlenkamp, Mike Pyron, Brenda Vahlenkamp, Don Pyron, seated, from left, Betty Weise, Verlene Corzine, Anita Dozier and Pat Pyron.

Old Glory Lodge members Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary in May.

May birthdays at Old Glory Lodge were, from left, Don Pyron, 84; Susan Kittley, 62; and Doug Vahlenkamp, 67.

Jonathan and Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley were special guests at the Old Glory Lodge May meeting.

Anton-Wenzel plans pin presentations for June 6

SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge will meet June 6 at 7 p.m. Pin presentations are planned and a meal of brisket with trimmings will be served. RSVP to Merwlinda Elizondo at 210-8153468.

At the May meeting, members enjoyed a dinner of cold sandwiches and desserts.

Members donated toward the Join Hands Day project that included bingo games with residents at St. Francis Nursing Home.

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Poth Lodge welcomes five new members

POTH – Poth Lodge will meet Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m.

The lodge welcomes five new members, Brynn Alexis Burns, LeeAnn Mrke Dragon, Christopher Charles Dragon, Katelyn Ann Dragon and Connor Joseph Dragon.

Poth Lodge members James and Henrietta Lowak celebrated their 62nd anniversary in April.

The lodge awarded $500 scholarships each to Cloe Alyssa Bostick and Tanner Ross Thomas. Congratulations to the Poth High School graduates.

In the future, the scholarship submission deadline will be earlier so scholarships can be issued prior to graduation. A draft of the form will be ready for lodge approval at the next meeting.  Members observed a moment of silence for deceased members Anthony Rotter, Karen L. Robinson, Lorraine D. Maha, Charles T. Pawelek and Verna M. Lyon. Members approved a $100 donation to the Retirement Home

to help with expenses.

Correspondence included a proposal from Walter Cutsinger to extend the outside building all the way to the subsurface to prevent critters from living under the building and possibly placing renters and guests of the lodge in jeopardy. Everyone agreed to allow construction to commence.

James and Henrietta Lowak celebrated their 62nd anniver-

sary in April.

Door-prize winners were Henrietta and Beth Cutsinger. The kitty prize winners, but not in attendance, were Ludmille P. Schultz, Mark E. Trevino and Delbert W. Frieda. Since no one won, the prize increases.

Members enjoyed a turkey, chicken and Swiss cheese croissant ring and Mississippi Mud Cake and several bingo games.

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Da Costa Lodge plans Family Social for Aug. 26

DA COSTA – Da Costa Lodge

Hall will host the Da Costa Volunteer Fire Department’s 39th Annual Fund-raiser on June 10.

Barbecue plates will be served from 4-7 p.m. and are $12. The live auction is at 5:30 p.m.

The event also includes a silent auction, a raffle and Wheel of Treats. During the event, lodge members will observe Flag Day by honoring the flag, sharing history and prayer.

At the May meeting, the lodge awarded $600 scholarships each to Madalynn (Maddie) Nunez and Carsynn Shilinga. Proceeds from the lodge’s Annual Silent Auction funds the lodge scholarships.

The lodge is currently collecting items for this year’s silent auction. Contact any officer or board director about donations and help make this year’s event a success.

The Summer Family Social is Aug. 26. Doors open at 5 p.m. The social will include a meal, pin presentations, the silent auction and a public dance. The dance is from 8 p.m. to midnight with music by Texas 361. The meal and dance are free for members and $15 for guests for both the meal and dance.

A public dance will be held June 17. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the dance is from 8 p.m. to midnight with the Tommy

Reed and the Texas Express Band performing. It is a luau theme so come dressed in tropical attire or as you are. On July 8, the Red Ravens perform from 8 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with a patriotic theme. There has been a rise in guests at the dances. Continue to share by word of mouth and on the Facebook pages for Da Costa Hall and Da Costa Lodge.  Community Coordinator Barbara Hybner would like to host a mother/daughter tea and a father/son fishing day for members and the community. Anyone interested in helping with these events can contact her at 361-550-2509.

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Everyone is invited to the Membership Picnic Aug. 5 in Comfort! Save the

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Anton Wenzel Lodge President Edward Elizondo is pictured with birthday celebrants Geraldine Kellner, center, and Ruth Polando. They were recognized at the May meeting.

The Anton Wenzel Lodge split-the-pot winner in May was Mia Murray pictured with President Edward Elizondo.

DaCosta Lodge dancers performed for residents at Trinity Shores of Port Lavaca retirement and assisted living facility on April 26. Pictured are just some of the dancers that performed that day.

ARIANNA ESPINOZA is a member of Cibolo Lodge and is in seventh grade.

Her favorite foods are tamales.

Arianna likes to watch “Avatar: The Last Airbender”.

Arianna enjoys painting. She has a dog named Honey.

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ABIGAIL BYERLEY is a member of Prinz Solms Lodge and is in first grade.

Her favorite foods are pizza and strawberries.

Abigail enjoys dance and soccer.

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BROOKLYN BYERLEY is a member of Prinz Solms Lodge and is in third grade.

Her favorite food is pizza. Brooklyn enjoys dance and soccer.

LAYLA OBREGON is a member of Hondo Lodge and is in eighth grade.

Her favorite food is pizza. She enjoys watching anime.

Layla enjoys basketball and dance. She has a pet cat.

MADELYN CAZA is a member of La Vernia Lodge and is in third grade. Her favorite foods are Italian and Chinese. She enjoys watching “Dance Moms”.

Madelyn likes to dance, swim and play basketball. She has pet dogs.

WYATT CAZA is a member of La Vernia Lodge and is in second grade.

His favorite food is cheese burgers. He likes to watch “The Mandalorian”.

Wyatt likes swimming, baseball and soccer. He has pet dogs.

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