Join Hands Day event to raise funds for child advocacy program
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VOL. 119 • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS • MARCH 2016 - NO. 7
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE, ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
HERMANN SONS NEWS
Casino Night to benefit CASA In observance of Join Hands Day, the Grand Lodge will host a Casino Night to benefit Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA) on Saturday, May 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Home Association Building, 525 S. St. Mary’s St. in San Antonio. Tickets are $25 each and include dinner, two drinks and $1,000 in play money for playing games. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and games will be played from 7-10 p.m. At the end of the evening, prize drawings will be held along with a live auction.
To order tickets or to help sponsor the event, go to the Hermann Sons website - www.hermannsons.org. Or call Community Service Coordinator Laura Adams at 210-226-9261, ext. 238. Only 250 tickets will be sold. The mission of CASA is to recruit, train and supervise court-appointed volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children and youth. “This year for Join Hands Day, we decided to give our members a chance
to support a really good cause - CASA and have a little fun doing it,” Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger said in announcing the event. “I hope you will join us May 7 for what promises to be a great evening of fun and fund-raising.”
Cooks gather for annual cook-off in Comfort
Cooks and their teammates gathered at the Retirement Home in Comfort on March 12 for the annual Chili and Bean Cookoff. Proceeds from the event benefit the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund. In preliminary totals, it was reported that more than $6,500 was raised. Each year five scholarships are awarded to one student from each of the five Grand Lodge regions. This year the scholarship amount was increased from $1,000 each to $1,500 each. Pictured, top from left, are Heydon and Brennan Kelly enjoying some baseball - the Grand Lodge team’s theme for the day. A member of the Harmonia Lodge No. 1 team stirs a pot of stew prepared to keep the cooks from getting hungry. Dennis Krueger and Connie Spenrath were among the volunteer judges. Turn to pages 19-21 for results and more photos.
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MARCH 2016 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons News P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS HOME OFFICE: 515 S. St. Mary’s Street P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297-1941 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124 Fax: 210-226-3055 Hermann Sons Youth Camp 830-995-3223 Retirement Home: 830-995-2724 Website: www.hermannsons.org GRAND LODGE OFFICERS PAST GRAND PRESIDENT LEROY MUEHLSTEIN PAST GRAND PRESIDENT STEPHEN R. PREWITT GRAND PRESIDENT/CEO ALLAN W. "BUDDY" PREUSS GRAND VP-SECRETARY/TREAS. MARY BEAM GRAND VP-INVESTMENTS HARRY WERLAND GRAND VP-MARKETING TIMOTHY P. KOLBE GRAND VP-FRATERNAL KIMBERLY A. KRUEGER GRAND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILBURN PARGMANN SANDRA JONES JANICE KUHEN PAUL HEATH JACK LARNED RETIREMENT HOME COMMITTEE RUTH BAILEY FRANK BRANDON NORMA BRUNS JEAN DUEITT CALVIN LAMENSKY GRAND PHYSICIAN DR. RICHARD HANNIGAN YOUTH ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE JANICE FAIT DEBBIE JORDAN TAMMY KELLEY ED KURTZ DAVID SPAETH
AMANDA DEICKE BOB JUNGMAN STAN STEIGER
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Grand President's Message We need your help to make our voices heard As we all know, we are a very different kind of insurance company. From the beginning of our existence, our values have dictated the way we do business. And part of the reason we’re able to do so much good for our members and our communities is because the government recognizes the value of the fraternal business model by allowing the 501(c)8 premium tax exemption for fraternals. The future of this tax exemption is not guaranteed. If ever fraternals were not granted this exemption, then we would not be able to financially support all of our programs and services at the same level that we do today. The American Fraternal Alliance is taking an important step to ensuring the future of this exemption for fraternals for the foreseeable future by supporting House Congressional Resolution 19. This resolution reaffirms the value and validity of our business model. We need your help! Legislators need to hear from you. We can tell them about our 70,000 members, about our volunteer network and about the dollars we’re putting into communities, but actions always speak louder than words. We need you to send a letter to your representative. The American Fraternal Alliance has made it very easy to send a customized letter by going to raceto100.org. If you don’t have computer access, we can send a customized letter for you – just complete the form on this page and mail it to us so that we can send a letter for you. We just need your authorization! To date, almost 70 Hermann Sons members have sent letters. If each person reading this article takes just a few minutes to complete this form and mail it back (or go online and submit the letter), then imagine what an impact we could make! Hermann Sons represents about 10 percent of the fraternal member population in Texas, so our participation is critical. Here is an excerpt from the letters being sent: “As you know, fraternals help their members in many ways: our insurance products help members secure their financial futures and the proceeds from our financial services business fund a variety of member benefits – from college scholarships to financial literacy programs – and community service programs. Our volunteer efforts help fill the gaps in government programs by stocking food pantries, meeting medical needs, building playgrounds, and providing disaster "Hugs from Home"
Give us the name and address of someone who is serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and we will add them to our "Hugs from Home" list of care package recipients. Name ______________________________________ Address Line 1 _______________________________ Address Line 2 _______________________________ Address Line 3 _______________________________ Deployment Dates ____________________________ Clip and mail to:
Hermann Sons Grand Lodge P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 Attention: Fraternal Department
relief, just to name a few. In 2014, fraternals across the U.S. and Canada provided over 106 million volunteer hours and donated $577,219,157 in direct charitable giving into their communities. The fraternal business model, and the fraternal tax exemption have allowed this important work to benefit families across the country.” This advocacy campaign is being called the Race to 100 because we are seeking 100 co-sponsors to this resolution. There are currently 75 co-sponsors. I sincerely hope that you will participate in this campaign and ask others to participate as well. We’re seeking action from supporters of the fraternal model in addition to members of fraternals. For more information, you can read my blog from Feb. 25 – just go to hermannsons.org and click on Blog in the Quick Links section. Fraternally, Buddy Preuss Grand President/CEO
Make Your Voice Heard By filling out this form, signing it and mailing it to the Grand Lodge, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, you are giving Hermann Sons permission is submit a letter to your U.S. Congressman indicating your support of House Congressional Resolution 19. ________________________________________________ Name ________________________________________________ Home Address ________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________________________ Signature
Donors make ‘Hugs’ possible
SAN ANTONIO – More donations have been made to the “Hugs from Home” program. The latest contributors are: Retirement Home Residents Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 Rutersville Lodge No. 152 Gary and Doris Falkenberg Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317 If you know someone serving overseas and would like for them to receive a package, fill out the form to the left and mail it to the Grand Lodge. If you would like to make a donation, mail it to the same address.
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Calendar of Events
Scholarship deadline . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 1 Deadline to apply for the Hermann Sons Retirement Home Scholarship is April 1. The application is available online at www.hermannsons.org. Pancake breakfast . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2 Columbia Lodge No. 66 will host the 87th Annual St. Alphonso Pancake Breakfast from 8 a.m. until noon. Cost is $8 and includes all the pancakes, eggs and sausage you can eat. Free coffee will be provided and milk and orange juice will be available for purchase. The location is the Dallas Hall located at 3414 Elm St. in Dallas. Blood drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2 Columbia Lodge No. 66 will sponsor the Fourth Annual Carter Blood Care Blood Drive from 12 noon-4 p.m. at the Dallas Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas. Deep Elm Arts Festival . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2 The Dallas Hall will be a part of the Deep Elm Arts Festival this year. During the event the Home Association will be selling pork sliders. For more information, call the hall at 214-747-4422. Flea Market & Bake Sale . . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 2 Seguin Lodge No. 37 will host a Flea Market and Craft and Bake Sale at the lodge hall, 2918 W. Kingsbury St., from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. To rent a space, call 830-379-9943. Benefit golf tournament . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 9 The Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held at The Republic Golf Club in San Antonio. Complete details are available online at www.hermannsons.org. Steak and Sausage Supper . . . . . . Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 15 Brenham Lodge No. 6 will host a Steak and Sausage Supper at the lodge hall. Call President Jeanette Preuss at 979-836-5715 for more information. Anniversary celebration . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 23 The Retirement Home’s 100th Anniversary Celebration will be held at the Home in Comfort. Ticket holders are reminded that the event begins at 11 a.m. Look for a complete report in the May issue of the Hermann Sons News. Fruehling Saengerfest . . . . . . . . . Bellville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 24 The Fruehling Saengerfest will be held at Concordia Hall. A barbecue meal of chicken and sausage will be served at noon. German singing groups will provide entertainment during the afternoon. German arts and crafts will be displayed and for sale. For more information, contact the Bellville Chamber of Commerce at www.bellville.com or Bellville Lodge No. 11 President Marie Herridge at 979-865-0935. Casino Night . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 7 The Gand Lodge will host a Casino Night to benefit Child Advocates of San Antonio. For more information, see the story on Page 1. If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here, call Kathie Ninneman, 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273, or email the information to kathie@texashermannsons.org.
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OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
Spreading the word of Hermann Sons to our friends and family who are not members is easy. When you believe in something, it is simple to explain why you feel this way. As a member of Hermann Sons you are part of a fraternal family that provides life insurance, annuities and many fraternal benefits. Membership is meaningful and offers opportunities through the local lodges to meet new friends, work within your community on service projects and reach for more opportunities that enrich your life. YOUTH SPOTLIGHTS Registration information for Hermann Sons Youth Camp has been mailed to eligible junior members. Online registration makes it quick and easy to select that favorite Camp week. As in past years, a shortened Camp week will be offered for junior members who prefer to stay at Camp just a few days instead of a week. For more detailed information, please visit our website and click on the Camp link. The Schools of Dance are preparing for their annual recitals throughout the state. Check out the recital dates listed in this issue. Support your area school of dance and attend the recital. The dancers love a captive audience. It’s not too late to apply for the Retirement Home Scholarship if you are a high school senior. Deadline is April 1. Many local lodges also offer scholarships for their junior members. JOIN HANDS DAY May 7 is the date of Join Hands Day this year. Join Hands Day brings young people and adults together to make contributions to area communities. This day gives our organization and other partnering volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people in need, to connect generations and develop new relationships. Join Hands Day is open to everyone – clubs, groups, businesses and individuals. Hermann Sons lodges have for many years made this day special through their many forms of community service. This year will be no different! A Casino Night will be held for the benefit of the Child Advocates of San Antonio (CASA) on Join Hands Day, Saturday, May 7, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the San Antonio Home Association Building. Tickets are $25 each and that includes dinner, drinks and games. There will be a live auction and other prize drawings during the evening. Tickets are available online and may be purchased through the Home Office. ONLINE INFORMATION Have you visited our Hermann Sons website lately? It is chocked full of information and happenings locally and around the state. Read the latest blog or the current issue of the Hermann Sons News, find out about Camp registration, the locations of dance recitals, local lodge activities, fraternal events, the nearest local lodge agent, member change forms and much more. It’s all there in one place, just click and enjoy. RETIREMENT HOME The chili and bean cook-off sponsored by the Retirement Home was again a fun event. All proceeds benefit the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund. It was great to see several of the scholarship recipients at the cook-off offering their support. We are looking forward to the celebration of the Retirement Home’s 100th Anniversary on Saturday, April 23. Fraternally, Mary Beam Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
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Continue the Tradition
Monthly Features Grand President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer’s Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pioneer Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Retirement Home News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Medical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fraternal Features Casino Night to benefit CASA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Cooks gather for annual event in Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 19-21 'Hugs' donors listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Campaign launched to restore stained glass window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 History of Retirement Home offered in advance of celebration . . . . . . . . 11-12 Bowlers compete for bragging rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Marketing TOP Recommenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 100% Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Richland honors Weiss upon retirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Fredericksburg area has new agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Campaign rewards recommenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Frances Krieg passes away . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roster of Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 youth in action Louise Schuetze Lodge offers Camp Vouchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Dance recital dates listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Youth Camp offers tips to first-time families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 & 17 Deadline for scholarship applications is April 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Jobs available at Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Comfort Lodge offering camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Answers to puzzle on Page 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hondo Victory offering cash to seniors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Future Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Albert Kypfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Brunhilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 El Campo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Gay Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Haskell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Highland Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Hondo Victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Niederwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Paul Vogt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Siemering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Twin Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Weesatche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Hermann Sons News Staff editor assistant editor
Kathie Ninneman Elaine H . Soto
The Hermann Sons News is an official publication of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Texas . The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the Grand President, and the Grand President shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of the Order as editor and/or business manager thereof (Art . 38, Grand Lodge Laws) . All news articles and photographs should be mailed to the Editor, Hermann Sons News, P .O . Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, or emailed to kathie@texashermannsons .org . Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication .
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The Team of Outstanding Prospectors Campaign recognized 29 TOP Recommenders for the month of February 2016 . This brings the total to 52 members recommending 67 new members to Hermann Sons this year . Congratulations to the following February recommenders:
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Maria V . Albarran, Coupland Lodge Douglas Bode, Seguin Lodge Kristina Burkholder, Boerne Lodge Stephanie Leshay Edge, New Braunfels Lodge Augusta Lynn Fite, Siemering Lodge Jennifer L . Garner, Gulf Lodge (*) Alice Marie Golla, Pershing Lodge (&) Charlie Samuel Harmon, Giddings Lodge Adam Kyle Iglesias Jr ., La Vernia Lodge (*) Kyla Kecman, Piney Woods Lodge Charles A . Kucherka, Marion Lodge (^) Charles A Kucherka, Marion Lodge (*) Jack O . Larned Jr ., Mission-Alamo Lodge (*) Carmen M . Leija, Mission Alamo Lodge Grace A . Miller, Cibolo Lodge Justin David Netherton, Austin Lodge Adrie K . Niemeyer, Giddings Lodge Kayla Elizabeth Pampell, Giddings Lodge Wilburn Pargmann, Hochheim-Prairie Lodge (*) Kay L . Peck, Louise Schuetze Lodge Randi Fallen Rush, Albert Kypfer Lodge Koen M . Solis, Comfort Lodge Philip L . Sparkman, Harmonia Lodge Logan Summerville, Albert Kypfer Lodge Violet Tanneberger, New Braunfels Lodge Maxine C . Tudyk, Karnes City Lodge Paisley Bella Vera, Prinz Solms Lodge Emma H . Wyatt, Prinz Solms Lodge Madison Lea Young, Bandera County Lodge Nicholas L . Zinsmeyer, Castroville Lodge
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Valentin Lucero, FICF Carol Krauss, FIC Marilyn Vogt, FICF Becki Carley Katherine Hess Al Stryk, LUTCF, FICF Carol Krauss, FIC Loretta Chilek, FIC Marlin Tanneberger, FIC Sandra Jones, FIC Lorene Bielke FIC Lorene Bielke, FIC Carol Krauss, FIC Marlin Tanneberger, FIC Judy Schulmeier, FIC Shirley Kuhen Faske Linda Kieschnick, FIC Loretta Chilek, FIC Mary Koenig Carol Krauss, FIC Tim Salge Norma Bruns, FIC Eulla Krueger Tim Salge Shirley Huebinger Shirley Kuhen Faske Clifton Klabunde, FIC Teresa Saathoff Paul Heath, FIC Glenford Boehme, FIC
(*) Recommended 2 new members (^) Recommended 3 new members (&)Recommended 4 new members
Hermann Sons welcomes our new 100% Families! 100% Family kunkel Family Kevin Doris Lillian
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100% Family ellingson Family Thomas Erika Leija Jase Duke Amos Cooper
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Lodge Mission-Alamo Lodge No . 80
Paige Lodge No . 154 Giddings Lodge No . 54 Giddings Lodge No . 54
Agent Loretta Chilek Agent Marlin Tanneberger
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Marketing News Richland hosts retirement celebration for Weiss RICHLAND – Gilbert Weiss was honored for his 56 years of service as a Hermann Sons agent during a celebration hosted by Richland Lodge No. 107 March 6 at the Richland Hall. A catered luncheon was served. Richland Lodge President Tammy Kelley presented Brother Weiss with a plaque on behalf of the lodge and Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe presented him with a
certificate. Both President Kelley and Grand Vice President Kolbe spoke of Brother Weiss’ dedication and loyalty to Hermann Sons. Brother Weiss’ wife Pat and his daughters also were on hand to honor Brother Weiss along with many family and friends. The next meeting of Richland Lodge will be a carry-in luncheon at noon on April 3. Gilbert Weiss and wife Pat display the plaque and certificate he received when he was honored for his service as a Hermann Sons agent.
Marketing introduces new agent serving Fredericksburg area
Richland Lodge honored Gilbert Weiss for his 56 years of service as a Hermann Sons agent on March 6. Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe joined lodge members, family and friends in honoring the longtime agent who retired in 2015.
SAN ANTONIO – Todd Bierschwale has completed his training and has been appointed an agent for the Fredericksburg area. Brother Bierschwale is a member of Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 and has been a member of Hermann Sons his entire life. A licensed agent, he will work for Hermann Sons parttime. He works full-time as a loan officer for Bierschwale Credit and Lending Co. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School. He received his bachelor of science degree and his master’s degree from Tarleton State University. He is married to Cherril
Recommenders can win gift card
Todd Bierschwale Bierschwale. He is replacing Windy Duecker, a longtime agent in Fredericksburg, who has retired. Brother Bierschwale can be reached at 830-9972130.
SAN ANTONIO – Members are reminded that they have a chance to win a $100 gift card every time they recommend a new member to Hermann Sons as part of the “Continue the Tradition – Protect the Ones You Love” 2016 Lodge Membership Growth Campaign. Any member who recommends a new member who then completes an application with an agent will have a chance to win a $100 gift card. Five $100 gift cards will be given away for the January-June time period
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and another five $100 gift cards will be given away for the July-December time period. This is the third year in a row that an incentive program has been used as part of the Marketing Department’s
annual sales campaign. “Hermann Sons is the strong, financially sound company that it is today because of word of mouth campaigning by our members,” Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Tim Kolbe said. “This incentive program is our way of saying ‘thanks’ to our current members who continue to do that.” It’s easy to recommend a new member. Just go to our website – www.hermannsons.org - and click on “Recommend a new member” on the Home page.
Hermann Sons mourns loss of longtime member, agent ELGIN – A longtime member of Hermann Sons has passed away. Frances Krieg of Elgin and a member of Coupland Lodge No. 113 died Feb. 14 at the age of 90. Sister Frances Krieg Krieg served as an agent for Coupland Lodge and as a lodge officer for many years.
She was born May 17, 1925, and graduated from Coupland High School. She married Reuben Krieg March 17, 1945. During a drought and with crops failing, she went to work at the Department of Public Safety. She would retire from there after 23 years of service. Sister Krieg was an active member of St. Peter’s Church where she worshiped her entire life. She loved watching sports, especial-
ly the Astros, Rangers and Cowboys, playing 42 with her friends and dancing with the love of her life, Reuben. She was affectionately known as “Bimmie,” a name given to her by her oldest grandchild, Kevin, who could not pronounce “Granny.” She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Reuben; parents, Fritz and Lena Prinz Henze; brother, Water Henze; and sister,
Lydia Eiben. She is survived by her son, Glenn Krieg and wife Cindy; daughter, Linda Rowland; son Dennis Krieg; grandchildren, Kevin Krieg and wife Mona, Lisa Pottle and husband Mark, Jennifer Campos and husband Raphael, Justin Krieg and Crystal Krieg and friend Devin Williams; and great-grandchildren, Kole Krieg, Jacob and Haley Pottle; Alyssa and Ayden Campos and Amanda and
Zach Krieg. A celebration of life service was held Wednesday, Feb. 17, at St. Peter’s Church in Coupland. Interment followed in the St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Church of Coupland-UCCCemetery Fund, P.O. Box 146, Coupland, Texas 78615. Arrangements entrusted to Providence-Jones Family Funeral Home.
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75 Years walter schlinke Nordheim Lodge No. 108 charles r. tiemann Karnes City Lodge No. 215 delia lohse General Bee Lodge No. 284
70 Years laverne h. langbein lucile reeh Comfort Lodge No. 2 barbara w. braden lynn a. forester arlene johnson mildred h. slocum Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 margaret a. ross Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 betty l. thomas dorothy louise vizza Vineta Lodge No. 15 eva m. brooks gayle heidel New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 woodard mcclure jr. margaret ann owens Dallas Lodge No. 22 lawrence e. malone leslie r. talley Siemering Lodge No. 32
lester m. arhelger Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 joan c.v. chipman joyce c. janse Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 michael j. simmang Giddings Lodge No. 54 lucille wiede Maxwell Lodge No. 75 lahoma e. mcdaniel Bandera County Lodge No. 81 v.j. kahlich Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 john a. weihrich Houston Lodge No. 100 dorothy kratz walter mueller Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 charles j. knibbe sandra e. sowell Spring Branch Lodge No. 127 mildred h. conrad nadine rueter Womack Lodge No. 135 ethlynda hensley Washington Lodge No. 178 maurine e. kohls Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 karen m. geiger hallard n. jungman george n. pittman La Coste Lodge No. 261 darlene williams San Patricio County Lodge No. 320
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Pioneers 60 Years donald werner ackerman douglas k. hausmann john s. jockusch jr. perry l. mahan michael adrion schaefer carl lawrence steiger stanley l. steiger ernest marvin steitle steven l. yarbrough Harmonia Lodge No. 1 frances matilda chamberlain robert tanner chamberlain ann e. nelson gary lee scheele Comfort Lodge No. 2 mary ann harkey griffin Taylor Lodge No. 3 janet marie abell amy j. hoffmann aird viola boyd teresa t. carter lillian may conrey deborah j. deane sylvia lee fasone catherine c. foley dorothy m. fowles patricia l. larsen haecker jo ann harris barbara hausmann deborah hausmann joan dee b. kessinger elizabeth l. martin betty lee rightmer bonnie j. sanderson sharon d. spillman m.e. thompson Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3
otto peters jr. nelson randermann Brenham Lodge No. 6 marilyn q. dillard joyce l. gaspar eugenia a. roden melba joan wall Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 steve a. gray Flatonia Lodge No. 15 joyce sallee bohan joan schilo huntress patti lynn kiesel jeanette steitle koble helen a. luersen cynthia l. ray karlon sue steitle thompson Vineta Lodge No. 15 jean marie eason Hallettsville Lodge No. 19 cynthia d. bauer clara ann leonard Shiner Lodge No. 20 reno f. engel glenn ray pape New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 martin e. bryant kay ellen caldwell Boerne Lodge No. 25 beverly l. thompson San Marcos Lodge No. 26 gordon j. hornak jerry l. krebs Shelby Lodge No. 28 gary d. hoelscher norma dale wied norris n. wied Ellinger Lodge No. 30 benjamin c. boyd jr. bill lampman jr. james b. sanderson rodger lee staha d.m. sueltenfuss Siemering Lodge No. 32
keith w. glasson rebecca s. hartmann john h. morgan robert j. saliger miriam c. schubert Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 william. p. frisbie sherri jill haun randy s. krueger keith w. lemke karen l. walker Yorktown Lodge No. 36 michele renee cmerek Seguin Lodge No. 37 carlton wayne els robert c. heyen Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 shirley j. oltmann Giddings Lodge No. 54 gerald t. frey Castroville Lodge No. 71 gary gus gerfers evelyn k. pearce Helotes Lodge No. 76 susan e. moczygemba debra j. rothberg Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 donna marie fuchs james e. meitzen thomas w. wendel Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 a.d. christensen d.c. christensen d.e. christensen paula priesmeyer jeannette sipos randy l. strack El Campo Lodge No. 87
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CONT’D. frOm Pg. 6 jaNeT lyNN baker breNDa jaNsseN NaThO lyNwOOD j. ONDrusek Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Phil a. albreChT jr. Peggy j. COwey Weesatche Lodge No. 96 Paula j. siNgelTary Bryan Lodge No. 99 jOyCe m. DraPer PeTer C. larrabee jr. Houston Lodge No. 100 fraNkie m. Davis liNDa f. mager CyNThia e. reiss Richland Lodge No. 107 mONiCa gail Pfeifer Nordheim Lodge No. 108 gary DON klaus DebOrah k. rOhlaCk kareN klaus Turek Coupland Lodge No. 113 erNesT h. meTTiNg jr. Gruenau Lodge No. 117
Pioneers jeffrey j. kasPar Rutersville Lodge No. 152 saNDra kay baPTisTe lONNie l. brigham rOy D. COlliNs jr. lawreNCe D. hill rONalD f. rOhDe larry C. TsChOePe virgiNia a. whiTwOrTh Pershing Lodge No. 160 a.w. sChaefer Zuehl Lodge No. 163 james w. byrOm jr. alberT l. byrOm geralD a. byrOm rOy f. DillarD rOberT feTherliN billie jO hOggaTT C.D. liviNgsTON Charles m. luker riCharD w. rabel Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 TOmmie aNN kNesek Gonzales Lodge No. 175 saNDra b. aNTill Ora Nell james Peggy b. jOhNsON jaCquelyN sChrOeDer Washington Lodge No. 178
riCharD w. COx william r. mayer amelia frieDa meTTke jOhN l. sTaha Austin Lodge No. 120
ralPh j. COlDewey lawreNCe e. wyaTT La Vernia Lodge No. 180
jO aNN l. braNNaN rODNey D. rueTer Womack Lodge No. 135
flOyD james TrefNy New Bielau Lodge No. 205
fraNk D. saNDers Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136 geOrge a. TONN Cameron Lodge No. 140 malfOrD e. brehm jr. fay D. fey Nell aNN shePherD Cibolo Lodge No. 147
billy jasiNski Gay Hill Lodge No. 193
ChrisTy hOrNy PaulsgrOve Goliad Lodge No. 212 kaTheriNe haverlah kOlkhOrsT geOrgia waTTs Karnes City Lodge No. 215
alaN m. fisher Teresa m. laTzel jaCkie lyNN POehls jeri a. sChuhmaNN DiaNa k. TreaDaway m.T. weaTherfOrD r.l. weaTherfOrD Rowena Lodge No. 216 ireNe hiNDsON Knippa Lodge No. 233 lyNiDeaN POhOrelsky Plum Lodge No. 238 ursula lOuise kuTra Sealy Lodge No. 239 CarOl jeaN hughes DOrOThea l. mONrOe marTiN f. rueffer Haskell Lodge No. 241 C.C. eThereDge jr. Roscoe Lodge No. 257 DeaN e. albreChT lee aNN Davis DaCosta Lodge No. 265 vaughN D. baumaNN virgiNia l. glOwka larry j. kOeTher Poth Lodge No. 272 gary k. saaThOff Biry Lodge No. 283 CarOlyN w. eDmONDsON Orange Grove Lodge No. 292
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Charlsie j. bremer rOberT g. DugOsh rex james hON ThOmas Paul hON Jourdanton Lodge No. 310 DarNel r. brOOkes San Patricio County Lodge No. 320 jaNeT e. Cumbie DONalD ray weNDel Matagorda Lodge No. 322
50 Years geOrge D. CermiN jr. Paul j. riePer jOhN eDwarD sCherleN DaviD r. weber Harmonia Lodge No. 1 amy COlleeN murPhy alberT leslie sPrOwls Comfort Lodge No. 2
hOlly s. Davis NaTalie kay riChTer Debra e. wilCOx DONalD e. wilCOx lawreNCe a. wilCOx Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 CylDelle j. sChrOeDer Yorktown Lodge No. 36 velma h. buie Seguin Lodge No. 37 lOuis s. gaeke jr. hershel lee TOmaNeTz Giddings Lodge No. 54 jaCqueliNe fisher New Ulm Lodge No. 70 aNThONy Paul sTiNsON Castroville Lodge No. 71 beulah g. burNeTTe Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80
Cymbre le wiCker Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3
wesley f. OberhOff Needville Lodge No. 153
vONDel raye sChaePer melviN D. waTkiNs miChel w. waTkiNs Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4
kaThariNe b. gerharD milDreD fae lamOy Pershing Lodge No. 160
jareD waDe Preuss Brenham Lodge No. 6 Tama gay fieseler Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 harOlD e. hughes jr. Chryl aNN PresTemON Kerrville Lodge No. 12
lerOy w. albreChT Kirby Lodge No. 305
Phemie lOuise burNeTT juDy lee Davis DOreeN C. eriCsON krisTi aNN hOPPer lOuise rylaND m.j. sChesseNhageN eileeN e. sOmmer Vineta Lodge No. 15
juDy D. gersbaCh riCharD f. NauerT jr. Schwertner Lodge No. 307
laNeTTe lyNN rOss shirley k. ruPPel laTiCia aNN shelTON New Braunfels Lodge No. 21
jOhN erviN mOOre Deanville Lodge No. 301
gary alberT gavegaN Siemering Lodge No. 32
emil j. kOehl Ellinger Lodge No. 30
raNDall s. berger DOris j.a. leifesTe De lOis POe ThOmas layNe POe Gonzales Lodge No. 175 bryaN lee mOeller Haskell Lodge No. 241 jeffrey laNe Perry Deanville Lodge No. 301 DOuglas wayNe kirk Kirby Lodge No. 305 jeaN leONa haND Rio Grande Valley Lodge No. 313 saNDra gale ThOmas Manchaca Lodge No. 321
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In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members karen higginbotham Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 Died Sept. 10, 2009 • Age 58
michael lee jung Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Nov. 2, 2015 • Age 63
edwin j. straube Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 Died Dec. 17, 2015 • Age 82
lillian h. harbour Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Jan. 3, 2016 • Age 90
barbara a. renken Shiner Lodge No. 20 Died Jan. 22, 2016 • Age 83
colleen lothringer Vineta Lodge No. 15 Died March 1, 2013 • Age 88
frances o. pape Spring Branch Lodge No. 127 Died Nov. 7, 2015 • Age 75
lillian marie weber Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138 Died Dec. 18, 2015 • Age 84
elton george kunze Giddings Lodge No. 54 Died Jan. 6, 2016 • Age 89
ervin o. homann Niederwald Lodge No. 110 Died Jan. 22, 2016 • Age 85
alma lois johnson Kirby Lodge No. 305 Died March 24, 2013 • Age 87
e.l. fitzpatrick La Grange Lodge No. 8 Died Nov. 8, 2015 • Age 90
dwain allen nauert Old Glory Lodge No. 228 Died Dec. 18, 2015 • Age 66
morris l. voelkel Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Jan. 6, 2016 • Age 81
edith m. krueger Bellville Lodge No. 11 Died Jan. 23, 2016 • Age 102
arleen e. westphal Seguin Lodge No. 37 Died Feb. 19, 2015 • Age 91
cora fenner fischer Vineta Lodge No. 15 Died Nov. 17, 2015 • Age 78
herbert e. hinze jr. Orange Grove Lodge No. 292 Died Dec. 19, 2015 • Age 79
james l. vawter El Campo Lodge No. 87 Died Jan. 9, 2016 • Age 89
rowena k. hackfeld Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Jan. 24, 2016 • Age 77
morris johnson jr. Cibolo Lodge No. 147 Died May 30, 2015 • Age 85
william r. lacroix Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Nov. 19, 2015 • Age 90
roy a. skorupinski Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died Dec. 20, 2015 • Age 80
marcus g. sullivan Gulf Lodge No. 46 Died Jan. 11, 2016 • Age 77
mark allan zinke Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Jan. 24, 2016 • Age 63
geraldine l. campbell Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died July 5, 2015 • Age 92
david r. mead jr. Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Nov. 23, 2015 • Age 85
sarah jean ogletree Lone Oak Lodge No. 88 Died Dec. 21, 2015 • Age 86
james w. meinke Paige Lodge No. 154 Died Jan. 11, 2016 • Age 81
elvera martha otto New Bielau Lodge No. 205 Died Jan. 25, 2016 • Age 82
hugh v. livingston El Paso Lodge No. 133 Died July 10, 2015 • Age 86
charles e. neumann Macdona Lodge No. 198 Died Nov. 25, 2015 • Age 67
lorinda welch dally DaCosta Lodge No. 265 Died Dec. 22, 2015 • Age 57
lina kuhlmann Comfort Lodge No. 2 Died Jan. 11, 2016 • Age 95
geraldine luetge Shelby Lodge No. 28 Died Jan. 25, 2016 • Age 93
wilbert r. hollek New Bielau Lodge No. 205 Died Aug. 11, 2015 • Age 85
victoria a. hilts Rockport Lodge No. 79 Died Nov. 26, 2015 • Age 76
erika parkman Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Dec. 23, 2015 • Age 74
james bradley clary Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Jan. 12, 2016 • Age 83
elleen p. gooding Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 Died Jan. 26, 2016 • Age 94
agnes rose beadle Gulf Lodge No. 46 Died Aug. 12, 2015 • Age 94
carolyn l. sanders Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Nov. 27, 2015 • Age 73
delphine c. stoelke Brenham Lodge No. 6 Died Dec. 26, 2015 • Age 84
hugo e. meurer Austin Lodge No. 120 Died Jan. 13, 2016 • Age 94
steve h. dorrell Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Jan. 26, 2016 • Age 76
edmond l. fleming Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Aug. 16, 2015 • Age 94
edwin a. kuehn jr. Shelby Lodge No. 28 Died Dec. 3, 2015 • Age 83
evelyn j. sauter Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Dec. 26, 2015 • Age 92
floyd c. hoffman Womack Lodge No. 135 Died Jan. 14, 2016 • Age 79
a.d. montgomery Stern Lodge No. 143 Died Jan. 29, 2016 • Age 82
angela haberle Laubach Lodge No. 244 Died Sept. 4, 2015 • Age 94
evelyn h. mattingly Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Dec. 3, 2015 • Age 81
natalie j. middleton Comfort Lodge No. 2 Died Dec. 26, 2015 • Age 87
fred k. robinson Gonzales Lodge No. 175 Died Jan. 15, 2016 • Age 86
billie joe king Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died Jan. 31, 2016 • Age 92
eugene h. miller Needville Lodge No. 153 Died Sept. 23, 2015 • Age 75
joyce w. rowen Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Dec. 8, 2015 • Age 91
doroty m.s. allen Hallettsville Lodge No. 19 Died Dec. 30, 2015 • Age 88
irene heider Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 Died Jan. 17, 2016 • Age 95
betty lucille stauss Yorktown Lodge No. 36 Died Jan. 31, 2016 • Age 88
ann jane roberts Vineta Lodge No. 15 Died Oct. 11, 2015 • Age 90
alice b. kutschke Austin Lodge No. 120 Died Dec. 13, 2015 • Age 84
grace ann mariner Matagorda County Lodge Died Jan. 1, 2016 • Age 58
helen mae shelton Kirby Lodge No. 305 Died Jan. 18, 2016 • Age 82
norma m. karnei Nordheim Lodge No. 108 Died Feb. 1, 2016 • Age 92
norma j. helmcamp Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died Oct. 21, 2015 • Age 81
roberto g. gonzales Hillboldt Lodge No. 162 Died Dec. 14, 2015 • Age 80
jennifer ann hoke Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Jan. 2, 2016 • Age 39
charles robbie berka Bryan Lodge No. 99 Died Jan. 19, 2016 • Age 78
betty j. meece Bryan Lodge No. 99 Died Feb. 2, 2016 • Age 69
margaret kollekowski Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Oct. 28, 2015 • Age 82
helen h. barham Comfort Lodge No. 2 Died Dec. 15, 2015 • Age 97
ronald lewis flentge Manchaca Lodge No. 321 Died Jan. 3, 2016 • Age 61
nelda weyand Rutersville Lodge No. 152 Died Jan. 21, 2016 • Age 94
alton lee bauer Poth Lodge No. 272 Died Feb. 3, 2016 • Age 85
The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.
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Help restore historical stained glass window SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons members and those interested in preserving history are invited to take part in a fund-raising campaign aimed at restoring a stained glass window of Hermann the Cherusker located in the San Antonio Home Association Building in downtown San Antonio. The building is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. From 1911-1950 it was the home of the Grand Lodge and the eight San Antonio lodges. When the Grand Lodge offices moved next door in 1950, the San Antonio lodges continued to meet there and still do to this day. From the early pictures of the building to now, its focal point was a stained glass window of Hermann the Cherusker located on one wall of the third floor ballroom. The stained glass window was painted by a 21-year-old named Helen Ferne Goolsby Slimp, a talented artist who also created oil paintings. She lived to be 105 years old. Being more than 100 years old, the window is cracked and broken in several places. Its restoration is something that the Home Association’s board members have discussed for years but other maintenance items have had to take priority. “But as members, people who care about history and a group that takes pride in our ties to downtown San Antonio, the restoration of this window can have great meaning,” Member Engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek said. “This is an opportunity for us to work together to restore this window and take pride in our group collaboration to accomplish it.” Grand President/CEO Buddy Preuss added, “When Hermann Sons first started, members passed the hat to collect money for members in distress – we crowdfunded. In the spirit in which we were formed, we are crowdfunding to raise money for the restoration of this historical artwork.” A kickoff celebration for the fund-raising campaign will be held Friday, April 8, from 6:30-8 p.m. in the ballroom right in front of the window. Everyone is invited. Admittance is free and drinks will be available for purchase. “Morning Glories,” a framed lithograph of a painting by Helen Ferne Goolsby Slimp, will be auctioned, snacks will be provided and project donations will be accepted. To make a contribution toward the goal of $10,000 needed to restore the window, go to the Hermann Sons website – www.hermannsons.org. Donations also can be mailed to: Hermann Sons Grand Lodge, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297, Attn: Jennifer Cernosek. Make checks payable to Hermann Sons.
In 1911, Helen Ferne Goolsby Slimp created the stained glass window depicting Hermann the Cherusker in the Hermann Sons Home Association Building at 525 S. St. Mary’s St. in San Antonio. She was only 21 years of age at the time.
This is the way the San Antonio Home Association Building looked when it was originally built in 1911. You can see the stained glass window of Hermann the Cherusker in the center. It is located on one wall of the third floor ballroom. The window, now more than 100 years old, is cracked and broken in several places and in need of repair.
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Retirement Home
Grand President/CEO Buddy Preuss and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger visited with Home residents on Feb. 2 and explained to them the new lodge membership rules pertaining to residents.
Officers explain change in rules COMFORT – Visitors to the Retirement Home in February were Ryan Clay and Ryan Camille Murphy, Hunt; Marian Hester, Corpus Christi; James Hester, Beeville; Jordan and Britni Johnston and baby Jack, San Antonio; Judy Horton, Austin; Sharon Sorrell, Austin; Lynette Hernandez, Austin; Brenda Whiteman, Boerne; Patricia
Dyer, Boerne; Judy and Ed Beauford, Boerne; and Gene and Jeanne Palmer, Seguin. On Feb. 2, Grand President/ CEO Buddy Preuss and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger met with residents in the chapel. They explained some changes being made in the lodge membership rules pertaining to residents. Details about the 100th
Cleo and Jean Merchant welcomed visitors in February. Jean’s granddaughter Britni Johnston, her husband Jordan and their baby Jack stopped by on Feb. 20. The Merchants were happy to show off their great-grandson.
New floating vinyl flooring has replaced the carpeting in the TV Room. The new floor looks like wood.
Anniversary Celebration to be held on April 23 also were discussed. Pastor Shelley Simmont from Immanuel Lutheran Church in Comfort conducted monthly chapel service and Holy Communion on Feb. 22. Residents Kathy Bender and Al Schroeder assisted. – Helen Widner
Birthday cake and ice cream were served at the noon meal on Feb. 26 to celebrate the birthdays of Cleo Merchant, left, Roland Naumann and Janice Holley, not pictured.
It has taken a lot of hard work and an abundance of patience from Grand Lodge officials, Home staff and residents but the leaking boiler pipes and the torn up parking lot are repaired.
Some residents enjoyed a Super Bowl Party on Feb. 7. They watched the game on the big screen TV and munched on snacks.
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Comfort embraces construction of Altenheim COMFORT – More than 600 Hermann Sons members and other guests will gather in Comfort on April 23 to mark the 100th anniversary of the Altenheim – the Hermann Sons Retirement Home built in 1916 on a hilltop overlooking Comfort. Ticket holders are reminded that the gates will open at 11 a.m. A catered meal will be served from 11:30 a.m.1 p.m. The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. After the program, a panoramic photo will be taken. The event will end at 4 p.m. During the day, guests will be able to tour the grounds and all three floors of the Home. Musical entertainment will be provided and free tea and lemonade will be served. As plans were being put together for the celebration, Helen Widner, a resident at the Retirement Home, went to the archives of the Comfort News that are in the care of the Comfort Heritage Foundation. The information that follows was compiled from reports printed by the newspaper. The idea for a home for the aged, widowed and orphaned was first proposed at the Grand Lodge Convention held in Austin April 21-23, 1913. Grand Secretary John Windlinger made the recommendation and delegates adopted the resolution. The site selection committee looked at locations in La Grange, San Marcos, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Austin, Boerne and Comfort. The citizens of Comfort campaigned hard to have the facility, considered the first of its kind to be built by a fraternal organization, erected in their community. The newspaper reported on July 11, 1913, in advance of a visit from the site selection committee, “If the streets of our town are free from weeds and trash, the sidewalks clean, and yards of the houses neat and well kept, the resulting impression is certain to be a good one, and will carry a helpful influence in turning the committee’s decision in our favor.” The site selection committee included Grand President August Haxthausen of Houston, Grand Secretary John Windlinger of San Antonio, Past Grand President C.J. Rosenberg of La Grange, Mrs. W.S. Schramm of Shiner, Mrs. Frederich of San Antonio, Paul Meerscheidt of San Antonio, Louis Scharck of Houston and Wm. Wiedenfeld of Comfort. Later that year a site near Comfort
was indeed chosen for the facility. The committee “called for plans for a building of rock and reinforced concrete construction, to consist of two stories and a basement, and to contain 50 bedrooms, 2 dormitories of 30 beds each, 1 office, 1 reception room, 2 sitting rooms, sick rooms, 10 private bathrooms and two large general bathrooms, an electric lighting plant, heating system and a water system. The whole building is to be of fireproof construction.” Arthur Hermann was the architect of the building, which was to be 260 feet long, 80 feet deep and three stories in height. The Jones Construction Company of San Antonio was the contractor hired to build the structure. Jones used local labor as much as possible during construction. It was October 1914 before “work began in earnest.” Weekly reports were printed in the Comfort News, keeping local residents apprised of how the construction was proceeding. According to those reports, bad weather was a factor during the construction but on Nov. 12, 1915, the newspaper reported, “The finishing touches are being put to the Hermann Sons’ Home and by the end of this week everything about the big institution will be completed. The electric lighting plant was put into operation last Saturday night, the lights being turned on throughout the entire building. This illumination made a striking effect when viewed from Comfort.” As completion of the project neared, a meeting was called “for the purpose of considering the idea of having an appropriate celebration in connection with the formal ceremony of dedicating the recently completed Altenheim building.” The citizens of Comfort openly embraced the idea of such a celebration and they formed committees to carry out each aspect of the event that was held Thursday, May 11, and was attended by an estimated 6,500 people including then Texas Governor Ferguson. The headline in the Comfort News the next day read “Comfort’s Greatest Day.” The story read: “Thursday, May 11, the day of Comfort’s most ambitious undertaking in the way of entertaining the outside world, dawned clear and The three photos above were taken during construction of the Retirement bright, and the weather throughout Home, which began in 1914 and was completed in 1915. The Home was dedicated in May 1916. The project gave many Comfort-area residents a job See COMFORT, Pg. 12 for the year that it took to complete.
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These two photos were taken on the day of the Altenheim dedication in 1916. The photo on top was how the kitchen looked when completed in 1916. The bottom photo shows the dining room as it appeared in 1916. Looks like everyone was wearing their Sunday best for the big day.
Comfort residents helped plan 1916 celebration Cont’d. from Pg. 11 the entire day was so ideally perfect that Nature seemed to be doing her part, too, toward the success of the big celebration.” At 9:50 a.m. that morning a “special train, consisting of 14 coaches, deposited its hundreds of visitors at the station, a line of service cars was quickly put into motion and the people were whirled away to the grounds of the Altenheim where the barbecue was in readiness. So numerous were the service cars that the entire length of road to the Altenheim, a distance of a mile and a half, was dotted with them.” The report continued: “Sheriff Saner of Boerne,
whose reputation as a skillful barbecue of meat is well established throughout the county, very generously proferred his services several weeks in advance for the big job of barbecuing the 30 head of cattle which were used for the feast.” The meat was prepared in a 100-foot trench dug especially for the occasion. “The fires were started Wednesday evening and Mr. Saner and his assistants were busy all Wednesday night roasting the meat to that state of delicious tenderness and flavor which it possessed when served to the thousands on Thursday.” Each person received a plate containing barbecued meat, potato salad, pickles, bread and a spoon. The meal was served beneath the trees near
the river. After the meal everyone moved to the top of the hill for the formal dedication. There was music and speeches were given in German and in English. A plaque was unveiled and tours of the facility were offered. But the celebration wasn’t over just yet. Everyone returned to Comfort for open-air concerts and grand balls that did not end until after 9 p.m. The special train then returned its passengers to San Antonio. The newspaper’s account of the day’s event concluded: “Everything in connection with this celebration passed off smoothly . . . and (it will be) one that will linger long in the memories of the thousands who were Comfort’s guests on that occasion.”
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Bowlers compete for fun, bragging rights Members of four fraternal benefit societies – including Hermann Sons – gathered in New Braunfels in February to take part in the Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament. They were competing for individual awards and the coveted traveling trophy that goes to the organization whose bowlers post the highest scores. This year the trophy went home with the men from KJT. The 23 bowlers representing Hermann Sons finished in second place overall but took home several individual awards. The other fraternals taking part were SPJST and Woodmen of the World.
Ernest “Red” Kelly, a member of Fort Worth Lodge No. 33, finished in second place in Men’s High Game with a 246.
Allen Adams, a Mission-Alamo 80, finished in in Men’s Series total.
member of Lodge No. third place with a 608
In the Ladies’ High Game competition, Eileen Schneider, left, a member of Stockdale Lodge No. 316, finished in first place with a 221. Laura Adams, a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80, finished in second place with a 216.
In the Ladies’ Series competition, Eileen Schneider, left, a member of Stockdale Lodge No. 316, finished in second place with a 568. Tammy Haecker, right, a member of Kirby Lodge No. 305, finished in third place with a 567.
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Risk of type 2 diabetes increases with age According to the American Diabetes Association, as men and women age their risk for type 2 diabetes increases. Diabetes develops when the amount of sugar in a person’s blood is too high. When a person has type 2 diabetes, his or her body does not respond to insulin,
Medical Notes a hormone that regulates the amount of glucose, a type of sugar, in the blood. Aging makes the body less
In Memoriam
Donations to the Retirement Home Fund in Memory of: LOREN STROUD IRENE C. HEIBEL Donor: DaCosta Lodge No. 265
TERRI M. GRAVES EMILY ELLEN HEITKAMP CAROL S. McCLAIN ROSIE ROCAMONTES MARY C. SKLOSS RUBY E. VARNON Donor: Vineta Lodge No. 15
ALFRED E. STREMMEL JR. Donors: Robert & Carol Koenig Lavelle J. Leinweber Loraine Hilbrich Phil W. Petmecky O.D. Lancaster & Family
ADOLPH T. WENDLER Donor: Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234
CAROLINE MARSH Donor: Brenham Lodge No. 6
ROGER WEHMAN Donor: Henrietta Fenner
Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: WERA HILDIGARD BUTTS ALFRED STREMMEL JR. AL STEPAN JO PHILLIPS CLOVER LEON CLERICO Donors: Jack & Dianne Larned
EDNA F. HOLLEY BERNIE BLOCH Donor: La Vernia Lodge No. 180
starchy vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and fruit In addition, men and women young and old who want to decrease their risk for type 2 diabetes should avoid sugar-sweetened beverages such as soda, sports drinks, sweet tea and fruit punch.
Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 2016 Hermann Sons Youth Camp Voucher Award Application
Rules: 1. 2. 3. 4.
The ADA advises that routine exercise and a healthy diet that is low in saturated and trans fat and moderate in salt and sugar can help men and women stay healthy and lower their risk for type 2 diabetes. A healthy meal plan should include lean protein, non-
Applicant MUST be a Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 member in good standing. One applicant per application form. Applicant MUST be registered to attend during the 2016 Camp Season. Applicant MUST submit an essay containing 50-200 words on one of the following subjects: a. Why I want to attend Hermann Sons Youth Camp. b. Why I enjoy attending Hermann Sons Youth Camp.
5. Application must be postmarked or received in the Louise Schuetze Lodge office by May 28, 2016. The essay with this application attached should be submitted to: Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 525 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, TX 78205 6. There will be one award per category for a total of 3 awards. In the case that one of the categories doesn’t have any applications, an additional voucher may be awarded in one of the other categories at eh discretion of the panel. DISCLAIMER A panel of adult Louise Schuetze Lodge members will choose the recipients from the submitted essays. The panel’s decision is FINAL. Camper’s Information (Please print) Camper’s Name: _______________________________________________________________ (as it appears on insurance certificate) Street Address, City, State, Zip: ___________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________
Donations to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp in Memory of: JAY FIELD Donor: Deborah R. Palumbo-Sanders
accepting of sugars, thereby making aging men and women more susceptible to type 2 diabetes. But just because aging is an uncontrollable risk factor for type 2 diabetes does not mean men and women over 50 cannot take steps to reduce their risk.
CAROLINE MARSH Donor: Brenham Lodge No. 6
Donations to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp Scholarship Fund: DOROTHY M.S. ALLEN Donor: Hallettsville Lodge No. 19
Home Phone: _________________________________________________________________ Camper’s Certificate No.:________________________________________________________ Parent(s) or Guardian(s) Name:________________________________________________________ (Please circle if parent or guardian) Daytime Phone: _______________________________________________________________ Evening Phone: ________________________________________________________________ One Camp Voucher will be awarded in each of the following categories: (Please check your age group) ______ 9 years of age
________ 10-11 years of age
______ 12-13 years of age
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Youth Camp shares tips for first-time families
By Katie Klohn executive Camp Director Often one of the barriers to coming to Hermann Sons Youth Camp the first time is homesickness. Not only is it common - it happens to every single person at some point. For some, it’s when their
parents leave the dorm on Sunday. Others might feel it when it is time for lights out on the first night. Sometimes the homesickness hits when a camper has an opportunity to try something for the first time, such as riding the zip line. Homesickness most often
happens because campers are stepping outside of what is normal and predictable to them. It is important that you plan ahead and set your camper up for success when they attend Camp for the first time. Here are some suggestions to help your first-time
camper have a positive experience at Hermann Sons Youth Camp. attenD open house on June 11 Open House is a wonderful time for first-time campers to become acclimated with their summer home. During
Open House counselors will be giving tours of Riverside and Hilltop camps. During the tour, visitors will be able to see where different activities are held, what a dorm looks like and where see Youth, pg. 17
2016 Hermann Sons School of Dance Recital Dates School of Dance
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Bandera County May 26 Boerne May 15 Castroville May 21 Cibolo May 15 Comfort May 21 Corpus Christi June 4 Cuero April 30 Da Costa May 7 Devine May 21 Elgin April 30 Ganado April 30 Goliad May 14 Gonzales April 16 Hill Country June 5 Hill Country June 5 Hochheim-Prairie May 14 Hondo May 28 Jourdanton April 30 Karnes City May 7 Kirby May 14 La Vernia April 30 Lee County May 7 Lone Oak June 18 Luling May 14 New Braunfels May 22 New Braunfels May 22 Nixon-Smiley May 22 North West Bexar Co. June 4 Poth-Floresville May 7 San Antonio June 11 Schulenburg May 1 Schulenburg May 1 Seguin May 28 Stockdale May 7 Yorktown April 30
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Bandera High School Auditorium, 474 Old San Antonio Hwy., Bandera Boerne North Middle School, 240 Johns Rd., Boerne Medina Valley Performing Arts Center, 8365 FM 471 South, Castroville Jackson Auditorium, Texas Luthern University, 1000 W. Court St., Seguin Comfort High School Auditorium, 143 Hwy. 87 N., Comfort Del Mar College Richardson Performance Hall, 101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi Cuero High School Auditorium, 920 E. Broadway, Cuero Victoria Fine Arts Center, 1002 Sam Houston Drive, Victoria Lytle High School, 18975 FM 2790, Lytle McDade Junior High School, 156 Martin St., McDade Ganado High School Auditorium, South Seventh Street, Ganado Goliad High School, 749 N. Tiger Lane, Goliad Gonzales Junior High School, 926 St. Lawrence, Gonzales Smithson Valley High School, 14001 Hwy. 46 West, Spring Branch Smithson Valley High School, 14001 Hwy. 46 West, Spring Branch Yoakum High School, 104 Poth St., Yoakum Bandera High School Auditorium, 474 Old San Antonio Hwy., Bandera Doug Williamson Auditorium, Pleasanton ISD, 900 West Adams St., Pleasanton Karnes City High School, 400 N. Hwy. 123, Karnes City Kirby Middle School, 5441 Old Seguin Road, Kirby La Vernia High School Auditorium, 225 Bluebonnet Rd., La Vernia Giddings High School Cafetorium, 2337 N. Main, Giddings La Vernia High School Auditorium, 225 Bluebonnet Rd., La Vernia Luling High School Fine Arts Building, 218 E. Travis St., Luling Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, 290 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels Nixon-Smiley High School Cafetorium, 800 N. Rancho Road, Nixon Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts, 402 Lance St., San Antonio Floresville South Elementary School, 2000 Tiger Lane, Floresville Edgewood Theatre of Performing Arts, 402 Lance St., San Antonio Schulenburg Civic Center, 1107 Hillje Ave., Schulenburg Schulenburg Civic Center, 1107 Hillje Ave., Schulenburg Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University, 1000 W. Court St., Seguin Stockdale High School Auditorium, 502 S. Fourth St., Stockdale Yorktown High School Auditorium, 416 W. Fourth St., Yorktown
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Youth in Action Deadline for Retirement Home scholarship is April 1 COMFORT – The deadline to apply for one of five scholarships to be awarded by the Retirement Home is April 1. The scholarship amount has been raised to $1,500. The scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the five Grand Lodge regions. Each applicant must have been a member of Hermann Sons for a minimum of five years and have a certificate of insurance and local lodge dues paid up on the date of
the filing of the application. High school grades will have no bearing on who receives these scholarships, only the student’s desire to better himself/herself. As part of the application, students must write an essay of 300 words or less on what Hermann Sons means to them. Scholarships will be awarded to first-year college students only and may be used at any fouryear university, two-year community college or trade
Summer Camp Jobs! Hermann Sons Youth Camp is seeking highly motivated men and women for summer employment. Summer Positions Available: Counselor Food Service Worker Food Service Manager Maintenance Worker Housekeeper Also, Nurse positions for one week or more are available.
Come live the adventure of camp for a rewarding summer experience! For an application or more information visit our website at www.hermannsons.org (Click on the Employment Opportunities tab and then Camp) For more information contact Katie Klohn, Executive Camp Director Hermann Sons Youth Camp PO Box 629; Comfort, TX 78013 Phone – 830-995-3223 Email – katiek@texashermannsons.org
school of the student’s choosing. Applications should be mailed to Hermann
Sons Retirement Home Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 689, Comfort, Texas 780130689.
The scholarship application is available online at www. texashermannsons.org/ benefits/scholarship.
Hermann Sons Comfort Lodge HSYC Campership Application 2016
This application is for children who need financial assistance in order to attend Hermann Sons Youth Camp. The application can be completed by a parent/guardian, but the short answer portion should be completed by the child. The Hermann Sons Comfort Lodge camperships pay half of the camper fee ($112.50 is half of the fee for the full-‐week session and $75 is half of the fee for the half-‐week session). Nine camperships are awarded to Comfort Lodge members in good standing and one campership is awarded to any Hermann Sons member in good standing. The camperships being awarded to Comfort Lodge members are awarded on a first-‐requests-‐received basis and there is no application deadline. The campership awarded to any member is based on application evaluations by the Campership Committee and the application postmark deadline is May 4, 2016. Applicants will be notified as to whether or not they were selected by May 11, 2016. Campers who receive camperships from Comfort Lodge may still complete the online application but will need to mail their payment along with the check from Comfort Lodge. Camper Information: Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ____________________ Date of Birth: ___/___/______ Lodge: _____________ Mailing Address: ____________________________ City: ________________ State: ______ Zip Code: ______________ Primary Parent/Guardian Information: Last Name: ________________________ First Name: ____________________ Phone Number: _________________________ Email Address: ________________________ Does the camper intend to attend a full-‐week session or the half-‐week session? ________ Short Answer Written by Child (Use a separate page, if needed) Why do you want to attend HSYC this summer? ______________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please mail to: Comfort Lodge Camperships P.O. Box 629 Comfort, TX 78013
Questions can be directed to Jennifer Cernosek at 210-‐859-‐7966.
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Youth Camp shares tips for first-time families Cont’d. from Pg. 15 important places such as the office, clinic and dining hall are located. In addition guests at Open House can participate in several activities including archery, swimming, taking a ride on the zip line at the challenge course and playing a sport. You will want to bring your sneakers and a swimsuit with you so you do not miss out on all of the fun. In addition lunch will be served at both sites from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Have a Pre-CamP SleePover For many campers, Camp is often the first time that they are spending the night away from their parents for an extended length of time. A great way to practice for this experience is to have a sleepover at a friend’s house prior to Camp. This experience will help prepare your first-time camper for their stay at Camp. It is important that your camper has had an experience of getting ready for bed without you present before coming to Camp for the first time. let Your CamPer HelP in aCtivitY SeleCtionS During the registration process you have an opportunity to select the top 10 activities that your child would like to participate in. Involving your child in this process can be helpful in limiting homesickness. By allowing them to help in the decision-making process, they are choosing part of their Camp experience. This decision-making also will be helpful when your camper is attending their session and they have to make decisions throughout their stay. Send Your CamPer mail and leave tHem WitH letter Writing SuPPlieS One of the most exciting parts of Camp is when mail is passed out during rest and relaxation time following lunch. The easiest way to ensure that your camper has a note from home on a daily basis is to use the free one-way email that can
be accessed by using the login information that you used to register your camper for Camp. These emails are downloaded at 10 a.m. each day and placed with the mail for each dorm. Another great option is to bring pre-written letters and leave them in the office to be handed out each day. Some families also choose to leave small care packages for their camper for each day, but please remember do not include any food or candy. If you choose to use regular mail a suggestion is to drop your letter or letters in the mailbox at the post office in Comfort. If you choose to mail them from another location please remember that it will take time for the letter to arrive at Camp. It is also important that you leave letter writing materials with your camper so they can tell you all about their experience at Camp. The most efficient way is to send your camper with pre-addressed and stamped envelopes or postcards. Great people for your camper to send mail to are parents, grandparents, siblings and friends who aren’t at Camp. talk about CamP aS a FamilY Having a discussion together as a family about Camp is a great idea too. It is great to talk with your camper about what they are excited about as well as something they may be worried about at Camp. By having these conversations
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you can help prepare them for their new experience. If there are other children in the family who have previously attended Camp, include them too. They can share their favorite thing about Camp with the soon-tobe camper. ConSider tHe HalF-Week SeSSion If you or your camper are unsure about attending Camp for a full-week session, I highly encourage you to consider
attending the half-week session that will be held July 6-9 this summer. This is a Wednesday afternoon-Saturday morning session. Typically the halfweek session has fewer campers and it is jam-packed with excitement. This session also will include a full-camp carnival and dance, a model rocket launch and fireworks. Many campers who have attended the half-week their first year come back to Camp and
attend a full-week session the next summer. The half-week is a great way to let your camper get their feet wet with the Camp experience. Whether it is your camper’s first Camp experience or they are a fifth-year camper, we cannot wait for them to join us this summer. You can find more information about Camp and the summer schedule by going to www.hermannsons.org and visiting the Camp page.
Members of Hermann Sons Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 Graduate Cash Drawing Hondo Victory Lodge will hold a drawing and award up to FIVE $200 prizes to eligible 2016 high school graduates who are female graduate members of Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161. The prize will be in the form of a check. Names will be drawn on June 1, 2016. The winners only will be notified and are encouraged to attend the June 14, 2016, meeting to accept their check. For more information, call Verlie Nietenhoefer at 830-426-2847. To enter, the form below must be completed and received on or before May 31, 2016. Mail to: Verlie Nietenhoefer, Secretary Victory Lodge No. 161 1204 32nd St. Hondo, TX 78861 Please send a cap and gown picture for publication in the newspaper. (Photo will not be returned). The photo is not a requirement for the drawing, but will be appreciated.
Graduate Cash Drawing Entry Form Name Address Phone Number Name of High School School Address
School Phone Number
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Harmonia presents award
Albert Ranzau, center, is the recipient of Harmonia Lodge No. 1’s Humanitarian Award for 2015. Also pictured are member Brad Dietrich and Brother Ranzau’s wife Becky.
Harmonia Lodge No. 1 President Bill Richard, left, presents Bill Witteman with his 50-year membership pin during the February meeting. Brother Witteman lives in Adkins and has been a member since April 28, 1966.
John Hoog, left, and Brandon Warneke were the attendance prize winners at the February meeting of Harmonia Lodge No. 1.
Wilfred Gold, left, was the split-the-pot winner at the February Harmonia Lodge No. 1 meeting. Presenting him with his winnings is lodge President Bill Richard.
Louise Schuetze to celebrate Fiesta at April meeting SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 will meet April 11. The lodge will serve tacos and all the trimmings and the meeting will have a Fiesta theme. At the March 14 meeting, members heard about the God’s Dogs Rescue program from Juli Marchbanks. She explained the program’s mission, which is to rescue, love and rehabilitate neglected puppies and dogs in the city. The transportation division is called Your Texas Rescue Connection. It delivers dogs and other rescue program dogs to other states. Members voted to support this organization as part of
Join Hands Day. Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam gave a presentation on the restoration of the Hermann the Cherusker stained glass window that is located on the third floor of the Home Association Building. Members voted to make a donation to this project and a box was passed around for those who wanted to make a personal contribution. JoAnn Massengale made the stew and salad that members enjoyed along with cornbread and desserts provided by other members. Alice Naughton won splitthe-pot and an Easter lily
Guests at the March Louise Schuetze Lodge meeting visit with lodge President Janice Schwab, left. They are, from left, Ray Weger and Debbie Davis from Your Texas Rescue Connection and Juli Marchbanks from God’s Dogs Rescue.
Philip and Janet Abell had an anniversary in March. Brother Abell is a member of Harmonia Lodge No. 1 and Sister Abell is a member of Louise Schuetze Lodge.
and Mary Naughton won the attendance prize drawing. Guest Lloyd Markell cel-
NOTE: The lodge’s 2016 Camp Voucher application can be found on Page 14.
ebrates his 85th birthday in March. – Reporter
Fort Worth Lodge to hold annual picnic on June 5 FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Lodge No. 33 will hold its annual picnic and pin presentation from 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, in the pavilion at Warren Park in Burleson. The lodge will furnish the meal of burgers and hot dogs. Members are asked to bring a dessert and a guest or member who has not attended a meeting in a while.
Guests always are welcome so invite your neighbors, relatives and friends. Members receiving their 50-year and 60-year membership pins in 2016 will be recognized. Thanks go to all members who attended the March meeting. Decisions were made about the 2016 calendar and members were asked to help the lodge meet its new member goal for the
year by recommending a new member. The goal is five new members and it can be met if everyone asks someone to join Hermann Sons and submits a name to the local agent or to the Grand Lodge. Youth Committee members Ronnie Jones and Robert Balmos will continue to accept applications from junior members who want
to go to Hermann Sons Youth Camp until the end of March. The junior member needs to send a postcard or a note telling why he or she wants to go to Camp. Send your request to Ronnie Jones, 11704 Frazier Lane, Crowley 76036. Sympathy is extended to the family of Will Copeland. Brother Copeland had been a member since October 1959. Happy Anniversary wishes
go to Ronnie and Kim Burns. They have been married 13 years as of March 8. Happy Birthday wishes go to Sam Jones, Sheila Kime, Kimberly LeBlanc, Pat Miller, Gene Pierce, Sherry Pierce, Matthew Schick, Gracie Stephenson, Frankie Thompson, Lyndall Thompson and Ronald Walters. – Reporter
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At Retirement Home in Comfort
Cooks compete in chili, bean cook-off
Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe of New Braunfels, from left, placed sixth in the amateur chili contest; Richard Zgabay of College Station placed fifth; and Brett Schneider of San Antonio placed fourth.
First place winners in the amateur showmanship contest were Steven Payton and Sissi Ormsby with a The Grand Lodge “All Star Chili” team won third place in amaYahtzee theme. teur showmanship.
CASI showmanship winners were from left, Kathy and Winners in the amateur chili contest included, from left, Selena Larry Moore with the “Tie Dye Team,” third place; Sue Ann Wood of Lovington, N.M., 10th; Jeffrey Anderson of Yorktown, Terri Fass of Kerrville won Brooks from Helotes, “Money Girls 2,” second place; and ninth; Dennis Ninneman (with granddaughter Ella Embry), first place in the CASI chili Kathy L’Huillier and her “St. Patrick’s Day Team” won first eighth; and Gerald Wehmeyer of San Antonio, seventh. place. contest.
CASI chili contest winners included, from left, Kathy Moore of San CASI chili winners included, from left, Randy Pittman Antonio, third; and Amanda Stone of of San Antonio, sixth; Gary Stringer of Boerne, fifth; and Charmaine Roger of San Antonio, fourth. San Antonio, second.
CASI chili winners included, from left, Abram Bueche of Kerrville, seventh; Tim Lalanne of Pipe Creek, eighth; Shirley Stateczny of Comfort, ninth; and John Goforth of Comfort, 10th.
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Cookin’ up some fun in Comfort!
The Retirement Home grounds in Comfort were buzzing with activitiy for the annual chili and bean cook-offs on Saturday, March 12. Above, left, residents Al Schroeder, Don Raines and Kathy Bender entertain. Above, cook Dennis Ninneman enjoys a lunch break with granddaughter Ella Embry. Showmanship is always a popular part of the cook-off. Winning teams this year included a St. Patrick’s Day theme, the Grand Lodge’s baseball theme and a Yahtzee theme.
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Cook-off raises scholarship funds
Chili judges sample the entries. Pictured are, from left, Youth Camp Executive Director Katie Klohn, Beth Williams and Cecily Kelly, Grand Lodge employees.
Clint Spaeth of San Antonio won first place in the amateur chili division.
Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger, left, served as a judge for the cook-off. Scholarship recipient Emma Jones helped draw the winning tickets for the prize drawing.
Lisa Koenig of Poth won third place in the amateur chili division and Jim Williams of San Antonio placed second.
Retirement Home residents, from left, Rosie Franklin, Myrtle Kirchhoff and Joyce Liberato and Assistant Manager Brenda Treiber manned the prize drawing table.
Winners in the bean contest were, from left, Cassie Krueger of San Antonio, first place; Jim Cernosek of San Antonio, second place; and Abram Bueche of Kerrville, third place. The “Grassy Knoll Chili” team from Columbia Lodge No. 66 in Dallas won first place in amateur showmanship.
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Houston Family/Pioneer Day set for April 24 HOUSTON – Houston Lodge No. 100 has had to make a schedule change for April’s Family/Pioneer Day. The new date is Sunday, April 24. The annual event will still start at 2 p.m. A games party will begin at 2:30 p.m. followed by a cake walk and the awarding of door prizes. The meal and drinks are free for all Houston Lodge members. A small fee will be charged to non Houston Lodge members. Members are asked to donate cakes, pies, brownies and other baked goods for the cake walk. The lodge will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and beans. The
lodge also will provide a cake for dessert. Updated 2016 schedule cards are now available. Come to the meeting to get your schedule card to keep up with monthly events. The lodge’s Join Hands Day event is scheduled for Saturday, May 7. Members will be working at the Houston Food Bank. The time to attend will be announced at the April Family/Pioneer Day. Members have been working at the Food Bank for several years. This is time well spent in helping those in need in the greater Houston area. The Marketing Department has set the lodge’s new mem-
ber goal at 10 for 2016. This takes everyone’s effort in recommending new members. Remember that if you recommend someone who completes an application, your name will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. Two drawings will be held – one in July and one in January 2017. Contact Agent Gary Falkenberg with names and phone numbers of anyone who has shown an interest in Hermann Sons products and becoming a member. Remember that the meetings in May through November will be held on the second Monday of the month at the Sokol Hall with
social time at 6 p.m., a meal at 7 p.m. and the meeting to follow at 7:45 p.m. The May meeting meal is sandwiches and desserts provided by members. The meal for the June meeting will be potluck and desserts provided by members. The February meeting meal consisted of taco soup prepared by President Gary Falkenberg. Doris Falkenberg thanked everyone for the get-well cards she received during and after her hospital stay. Milton Fuchs, Darlene Ellison, Duane Haas, Kierra Thomason and Lavina Patterson won door prizes. – Reporter
Darlene Ellison was the only member present at the Houston Lodge February meeting celebrating a birthday.
Brenham plans to visit nursing homes in May BRENHAM – At the Feb. 12 meeting, Brenham Lodge No. 6 members agreed to visit members who are homebound or in nursing homes on May 7 in observance of Join Hands Day. A steak and sausage supper will be held Friday, April 15. Charles and the Fabulous Four will perform. Celebrating birthdays in February were Nolan Nitsche, Aubrey Harmel, Carol Jaster and Ed Zientek. Anniversary celebrants were Bennie and Gloria Hanath, 58 years; Herbert and Gloria Zwahr, 59 years; and Edward and Mamie Lorenz, 69 years. A moment of silence was observed in memory of B.R. McClendon. The Cheer Committee mailed a get-well card to Adolph Krizan and a sympathy card to the family of B.R. McClendon. Special Representative Gary Falkenberg reported the lodge’s goal for 2016 is nine new members. Brother Falkenberg will again present a $10 H-E-B gift card to a member who makes a recommendation
February birthday celebrants from Brenham Lodge were, from left, Carol Jaster, Nolan Nitsche, Ed Zientek and Aubrey Harmel. that results in a new member. During the Christmas party, all those earning the $10 gift card will be included in a drawing for a $25 gift card. Also, any member who recommends a new member who then completes an application with an agent will have a chance to win a $100 gift card from the Grand Lodge Marketing Department. Members voted to sponsor a boy to Boys State this year. A thank-you note was read from Humanitarian Award
recipients Rosalie and Kenneth Renner and from Bread Partners of Brenham for the $300 donation. President Jeanette Preuss said she needs four to six members to volunteer to serve on fund-raising and entertainment committees. President Preuss thanked Nina Runge, Shirley Ganske and Delores Meyer for preparing the beef stew and all those who had brought desserts. Sister Preuss also helped with the meal. – Reporter
Celebrating anniversaries in February from Brenham Lodge were, from left, Bennie and Gloria Hanath, Edward and Mamie Lorenz and Gloria and Herbert Zwahr.
Bryan will meet April 12 BRYAN – Bryan Lodge No. 99 will meet April 12. The lodge meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. A potluck meal follows the meeting. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. The lodge met Tuesday, March 8. Mike Dowling was installed as a member of the Finance Committee. The Cheer Committee reported sending a get-well card to Virginia Charanza
and Joyce Schaefer. Larry and Rose Kucera celebrate their wedding anniversary in March. Following the meeting, door prizes donated by James Hyvl were given away. The lucky winners were Katherine Akin, Christine Rust, Jim Dowling, Melvin Schaefer and Sue Dowling. Alexandra Stepp would have received the progressive door prize but was not present. – Reporter
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Round Top collecting items for country store ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge No. 151 will meet April 28. During the Feb. 25 meeting, members welcomed a new member, Kylie Lynn Pohl. Two other members were welcomed by way of transfer. They are Edwin Gau from Rutersville Lodge No. 152 and Myrt Meinkowsky from Shelby Lodge No. 28. President Linda Mattocks announced that she had applied for Matching Funds from the Grand Lodge for the country store booth the lodge will man during the Round Top Volunteer Fire Department feast on May 21. Members are asked to think about items they can contribute to be sold in the store. Each year the lodge sells more than $500 worth of goods. A big “thank you” was
extended to members of the outgoing serving committee. The April through June committee will include Ted and Margie Stardig, Barton and Lila Garlin, Barney and Doris Georges, Randy Wied and Cordell Levien. Celebrating birthdays in February were Ora Lee Levien, Doris Georges and Edith Pfeiffer. Linda Mattocks has a March birthday. Celebrating anniversaries in February were Barney and Doris Georges, 59 years; and Fritz and Jeanette Schoenst, 53 years. Jocie and Floyd Braun, Ted Stardig, Lila and Barton Garlin, Jeanette Schoenst and Barney Georges won door prizes. Doris Georges, Jim Mattocks, Betty and Bob Porter and Ora Lee Levien won attendance prizes. A light meal, refreshments
Edith Pfeiffer is pictured with some of the flowers she received when she turned 101 years young in February. Sister Pfeiffer is a member of Round Top Lodge.
Celebrating special occasions at the Round Top Lodge meeting were, from left, Barney and Doris Georges, Ora Lee Levien and Linda Mattocks.
and fellowship concluded the evening. – Reporter
Fredericksburg to meet April 5 FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 will meet April 5. A business meeting will follow the salad meal. Contact Windy Duecker at 830-997-2983 or Hans Enderlin at 830-895-1343 for more information. A memorial service was held as part of the March meeting. The 21 members who passed away during the last year were remembered. President Hans Enderlin led the service by reading a tribute to the deceased. A candle was lit in memory of each member. The family of each deceased member received a flower in memory of their loved one. The service concluded with everyone joining in the Lord’s Prayer. During the meeting, Cheryl Yvonne Bierschwale was welcomed as a new member. President Enderlin invited members to suggest possible projects for Join Hands Day, which will be observed May
Winners of door prizes and attendance prizes at the February Round Top Lodge meeting were, from left, Floyd Braun, Bob and Betty Porter, Lila and Bert Garlin, Barney and Doris Georges, Ora Lee Levien, Jocie Braun, Jim Mattocks, Ted Stardig and Jeanette Schoenst.
Bernardo lists menus, welcomes new member
Celebrating March birthdays at the Fredericksburg Lodge meeting were, from left, Katherine Cornehl, Hans Enderlin and Geneva Tatsch. 7 this year. He also reminded members of two upcoming events at the Retirement Home the annual Chili Cook-off on March 12 and the 100th
Anniversary Celebration on April 23. Attendance prizes were awarded to Mildred Henke and Harvey Klein. – Reporter
BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge No. 243 has announced the menu for its 2016 meetings. The lodge meets the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Station. The meals will be as follows: April, casseroles; May, sausage wraps; July, sandwiches; August, ice cream social; September, hot dogs; October, chicken stew; and November, fried chicken. The lodge’s summer social will be held June 11 and the Christmas party will be held Dec. 21. The menu for the Christmas
party will be ham and turkey and dressing. During the February meeting, the lodge welcomed Lacey McKenzie as a new member. Members were reminded that the lodge’s new member goal for 2016 is six. Agent Terrel Maertz announced he would be attending a workshop in San Antonio on Feb. 27 and that Hermann Sons Youth Camp registration would begin in March. Special attendance prizes went to Lacey McKenzie and Colby Maertz. – Robin Maertz
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Pershing needs volunteers for parade seating SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge No. 160 will meet Wednesday, April 6, at 7 p.m. A potluck meal will be served. Members are asked to bring their favorite dishes. Vice President Mike Armstrong is asking for volunteers to set up parade seats on Friday, April 22, and Saturday, April 23. All help will be appreciated. At the March meeting, Grand Vice PresidentFraternal Kim Krueger congratulated Pershing Lodge on its 96th anniversary. Her husband, Dustin, also was present. Also present was Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam and husband Mike and Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein and wife Linda. Officers from other lodges also were present. Welcomed as new members were Chloe Marie Merriweather, Kasen Robert Ivy, Sylvia R. Cuevas and Justin Wayne Hilbig. There was one transfer into the lodge, Charles F. Kinard, and one transfer out, Thomas Prentiss Pardue Jr. Celebrating a March birthday were Betty Opiela, Dorothy Pawlik, Helen Alberthal and Emmett Krachala. The last three were winners of the birthday prize. Linda Hill was not present to claim the $25 attendance prize. Brad Armstrong won
Past presidents of Pershing Lodge honored at the March meeting were, standing, from left, Mike Armstrong, Amy Barfell, Marilyn Hoster, Alice Golla, Lillian Franckowiak, Tom Brady, Amanda Deicke, Joan Lichtenberg, seated, from left, Carol Krauss and Ruth Lampman.
Celebrating March birthdays at the Pershing Lodge meeting were, from left, Helen Alberthal, Dorothy Pawlik, Betty Opiela and Emmett Krachala.
Debbie Noble is excited about her gifts from Pershing Lodge. Special Representative Carol Krauss visited shut-ins during the holiday season. Sister Noble is a member of Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3.
Pershing Lodge member Henrietta Lawton is all smiles. On behalf of the lodge, Special Representative Carol Krauss visited Sister Lawton during the holiday season.
During the holiday season, Special Representative Carol Krauss visited shut-in Pershing Lodge members. Pictured are, from left, Andrew Janowski Sr., 89, Tillie Janowski, 88, and Andrew Janowski Jr., their caregiver. They all have been members since 1958.
the split-the-pot drawing. Three names were drawn for the $190 progressive pot but Mary D. Stich, William
Harvey and Amanda Gayle James were not present to claim their winnings. – Dorothy Pawlik
Old Glory to serve sandwiches April 3 OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge No. 228 will meet Sunday, April 3, at 4 p.m. with sandwiches and desserts on the evening menu. A good group of members gathered March 6 for the monthly meeting. Members were informed that Peggy Weise of Abilene has transferred her membership to Abilene Lodge No. 50. Trustees have completed
their work on the roof of the lodge hall and will continue to upgrade other items. Anita Dozier reported on the days the lodge hall will be in use. Reported on the sick list were Pat Pyron, Valton Schmidt and Clancy Lehrmann. All had had surgery and spent time in the hospital. Keith Corzine won the door prize.
Lou Corzine was the only member present with a March birthday. Justin and Amber Corzine celebrate an anniversary in March. Following the meeting, the group enjoyed games. Everyone enjoyed the meal of hamburgers and all the trimmings and lots of desserts. Thanks go to the men who prepared the hamburgers. – Reporter
Leonard Lines, a Pershing Lodge member since 1971, enjoys his gifts from the lodge presented by Special Representative Carol Krauss during the holiday season.
Pershing Lodge member Millie Hartmann received a visit during the holiday season on behalf of the lodge from Special Representative Carol Krauss.
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Winners of cash prizes for wearing their western wear to the February Mission-Alamo Lodge meeting were, from left, Don and Sylvia Schulmeier, Dorothy Breezee and Dianne and Jack Larned.
Celebrating February birthdays at the Mission-Alamo Lodge meeting were Sylvia Schulmeier, left, and Dorothy Breezee, right. President Carol Swan presents them with a birthday gift from the lodge.
Dianne and Jack Larned celebrated their wedding anniversary in February. They are members of Mission-Alamo Lodge.
Mission-Alamo welcomes new junior member SAN ANTONIO – MissionAlamo Lodge No. 80 members closed out rodeo month with their boots and western wear on as they enjoyed a meal of ham and more sides dishes and desserts than you can imagine.
Agent Ruth Bailey has joined the lodge as a social member. Zoey Jane Dominguez was welcomed as a new junior member. Members mourn the passing of George Davis and
David Ezell. The lodge purchased four books of tickets for the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund prize drawing and gave them away as door prizes. Everyone was a winner.
Giddings plans Mother’s Day project GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge No. 54 is asking members to contribute stickers that can be used for the lodge’s Join Hands Day project. The children of Lee County Youth Center will be making Mother’s Day cards to take to nursing homes. Members met Thursday, March 10, wore green and enjoyed a meal of pot roast in observance of St. Patrick’s Day. At the Feb. 11 meeting, the lodge welcomed Tessa Ingram and Lilian Clare Kunkel as new members. The Cheer Committee reported sending a get-well card to Clarence and Ann Chernosky and a card of congratulations to Kevin and Doris Kunkel on the birth of their daughter. Members approved contributions to the Lexington and Giddings High School Grad Bashes. A total of 22 members will receive 50-, 60- and 70-year membership pins in 2016.
The recipients will be recognized at the Sept. 8 meeting. Olivia Mize celebrated a February birthday and Jerry and Brenda Potter celebrated their 36th anniversary in February. Attendance prizes went to Pat Abell, Randall Ebner and Olivia Mize. Winners of Valentine candy were Jerry Potter and Bernice Bittner. Officers and members attended the installation of officers on Saturday, Jan. 23, hosted by Bryan Lodge No. 99. Attending from Giddings Lodge were Pat Abell, president; Loretta Chilek, vice president; Deborah Beisert, secretary/reporter; Brenda Potter, financial secretary; Jerry Potter, Finance Committee member; Randall Ebner, trustee; Olivia Mize, guide; Willie Mae Meyer, Cheer Committee member; and member Blake Harmon and his guest, Skye. Officers from Paige Lodge No. 154 and Deanville Lodge No. 301 also were present.
Representing the Grand Lodge was Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger. She presented certificates of achievement to Giddings, Bryan and Paige lodges for meeting their 2015 membership goals. She also shared news from the Grand Lodge. The website will be updated in the near future. Each lodge can now post information and photos on the website and a new member discount program is available on the website. Also new is the Hermann Sons Insider, an electronic newsletter from the Grand Lodge that is emailed to officers. Giddings Lodge will host the 2017 installation of officers on Sunday, Jan. 22. The lodge meets the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. Come early for social time and enjoy a meal following the meeting. Members and visitors always are welcome. – Reporter
Celebrating anniversaries were Jack and Dianne Larned, 12 years, and John and Georgia Hall, 22 years. Mallory Strunk’s name was drawn for the big jackpot but she was not in attendance so the next drawing
will be worth $185. Split-the-pot winners were Lillie Mae Dienger and the “Hugs from Home” project. The lodge will not meet in April because of Fiesta. – Sylvia Schulmeier
Dallas Lodge will present membership pins in May DALLAS – Dallas Lodge No. 22 will meet April 24 at 1 p.m. Members gathered Feb. 28 for a business meeting. Members were reminded that there would be no business meeting in May. Instead on May 22 at 1 p.m. members will meet at Spring Creek BBQ, 12835 Preston Road, south of the LBJ intersection. Membership pins will be presented. The lodge has received correspondence about the 2016 Lodge Membership Growth Campaign. The theme is “Continue the Tradition – Protect the Ones You Love.” Members who recommend a new member who completes an application with an agent will have a chance to win a $100 gift card. Five cards will be given away for the January-June period and another five will be given away for the July-December
period. The lodge’s new member goal for 2016 is eight. The lodge will present a scholarship to a graduating high school senior who completes an application and is approved by members. Joseph P. Connelly became a member Feb. 12, 1956. Now a 60-year member, he resides in Dallas. Margaret Owens reported her cousin, Jean Ernst, broke her leg, not her hand, and has recovered. She and Sister Ernst appreciated the concern and prayers. Clint Holmes won the attendance prize. He suggested that playing games like Bunco and bowling might attract new members and get current members more involved in the lodge. Members appreciated the food prepared and served by Terri Holmes. – Reporter
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San Marcos Lodge to host Spring Fling April 3 SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge No. 26 members are invited to a Spring Fling on Sunday, April 3, beginning at 2 p.m. at the La Vista Retirement Home in San Marcos. Larry and Evelyn Moreau will furnish the ham and everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Those planning to attend are asked to RSVP to Janice Kuhen or Agnes Dreibrodt by March 30. The March 7 meeting also was held at the La Vista Retirement Home. Guests were Grand President/CEO Buddy Preuss and Member Engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek. A sympathy card was sent in memory of Jean Ogletree and a thinking of you card was sent to Burnice Noble at the Regent Care Center in
San Marcos. Join Hands Day will be observed Saturday, May 7. Peggy Meiners will let members know the place and time of this event. A note was read from the Hays Caldwell Women’s Center thanking the lodge for its donations. A memorial service for members who passed away in 2015 was held. Members remembered were Malcolm Scott, a member since 1955; Lawrence Stoepler, a member since 1968; and Myrtle Carson, a member since 1950. Sister Cernosek spoke about the creation of a group at Texas State University open to Hermann Sons members who are students there. The lodge will sponsor this group and encourage its members to get involved in the lodge’s
Evelyn Moreau celebrates her birthday in March. She is a member of San Marcos Lodge. activities. Freddie Dreibrodt won the attendance prize. Thanks go to Billy and Mary Lou Preuss for the pork steaks they served. – Leola Gourley
Grand President Buddy Preuss and Member Engagement Director Jennifer Cernosek, far right, attended the March meeting of San Marcos Lodge. The lodge’s annual memorial service was part of the meeting during which Brother Preuss and Sister Cernosek spoke about a new group being organized at Texas State University in San Marcos. Lodge members pictured are, from left, Agnes Dreibrodt, Peggy Meiners and Janice Kuhen.
Deanville Lodge discusses upcoming activities DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge No. 301 will meet April 24 at 2 p.m. The March meeting was scheduled for March 20, a week earlier than usual because Easter fell on the last Sunday of the month. The first meeting of the New Year was held Sunday, Feb. 28. All officers were installed at the ceremony hosted by Bryan Lodge No. 99. The lodge welcomes all new
officers and thanks all who served in the past. Plans for the year were discussed. The lodge will celebrate the Fourth of July with barbecue, music, games and, hopefully, inflatable jump houses for the children. The lodge will sponsor Join Hands Day and Make a Difference Day projects and sponsor a fund-raiser for a charitable organization. Membership pins will be pre-
sented in October. The lodge will again help the Deanville Fire Department with its fund-raiser and a New Year’s Eve dance is planned. Hall rental rates have been changed. The fee for six hours is $200 and for the rate of 12 hours is $300. This includes kitchen privileges. Thanks go to Wayne Eichholz and his son for repairing the outside ground lights.
The Cheer Committee reported sending get-well cards to J.W. and Rose Lee Perry, J.D. Lambrecht, Hattie Christensen, Viola Bartek, Sheila Bartek, Daniel Perry and Karen Krenek. A sympathy card was sent to Nancy Bray following the passing of her daughter. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Donnie Blinka and Barbara Sablatura who celebrated in February.
Thanks go to Brother Blinka for providing the drawing prizes. Janet Phillips will provide them for the April meeting. Congratulations to Glenn Faust for winning the door prize. After the meeting, everyone enjoyed stew, desserts and drinks. Hope to see everyone at the April 24 meeting. – Viola Bartek
Maxwell has new 100% Hermann Sons Family MAXWELL – Maxwell Lodge No. 75 welcomes new member Sebastian Sanchez who joins wife Leslie and their two children, Camille and Rhett, who are already members. This makes them a 100% Hermann Sons Family. An Easter bonnet contest will be held at the April 3 meeting. All members are encouraged to create an Easter bonnet. Sandwiches
and chips will be served. On Saturday, April 23, members will travel to Comfort to take part in the 100th Anniversary Celebration at the Retirement Home. The lodge is renting a van and members are asked to be at the Maxwell Social Club by 8:30 a.m. Do not be late. For the May meeting, members will travel to Luling for the Luling School of
Dance recital. Date to be announced. Following the recital, members usually go to Blake’s Café for a meal and brief meeting. Watch the Hermann Sons News for the date. A meeting was held at the Maxwell Social Club on Sunday, March 6. New secretary Darlene Bohmfalk also is an agent. Sister Bohmfalk and President Charles Croley
attended the agents’ training workshop Saturday, Feb. 27, at the Grand Lodge. This was an all-day training session held to introduce new software to agents. The lodge’s goal for 2016 is 15 new members. Door prize winners were Ann Wackerhagen and Catherine Blackard. Meetings will not be held in June and July. The
next meetings will be held Sunday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 11, which also happens to be Grandparent’s Day. No dates have been set for the October and November meetings. The December meeting is reserved for the Luling School of Dance mini-recital. All meetings are held at the Maxwell Social Club. – C. Blackard
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Moulton officers installed Celebrating January birthdays from Moulton Lodge No. 59 were, from left, Eugene Anderle and Dylan Orsak. The lodge was scheduled to meet March 9 with fried chicken on the menu. At the Feb. 10 meeting the lodge welcomed a new member.
Moulton Lodge No. 59 officers attended the installation of officers in Schulenburg on Jan. 17. Pictured are, from left, Evelyn Kubicek, Kathy Koch, Joyce Pavlicek, Allyne Chapman, Barbara Anderle, Gladys and Steven Seifert, Eugene Anderle and Amanda Orsak.
Plum officers installed, next meeting April 11 PLUM – Plum Lodge No. 238 will meet Monday, April 11. The lodge’s meetings are held the second Monday evening of each month. The lodge thanks La Grange Lodge No. 8 for hosting the installation of officers for District 30. At the Feb. 8 meeting, Agent Linda Mattocks installed officers who had not been installed in January.
Sister Mattocks also brought brochures and explained annuity choices for 2016. Nineteen members and guests enjoyed the soup and stew sampling prior to the business meeting. President Wilbert Gross read correspondence from the Grand Lodge and reminded everyone that the lodge’s new member goal for 2016
is four. Genelda Stahmer reported sending get well cards to Cole Hensel, Phil Wessels, Gilbert Freudenberg and Douglas Schroeder. A welcome baby card was sent to Rylee JoAnn Hensley, daughter of Marty and Christie Hensley. Billy Frank Imhoff has earned his 60-year member-
Schulenburg welcomes new members SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 will meet April 13 at the Schulenburg Community Center. Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner and the meeting starting at 7 p.m. During the Feb. 10 meeting, Edith Kocurek was
installed as a trustee. Welcomed as new members were Margot Rose Machac, Jennifer Marie Moring and Emily Rae Herzik. Susan Kohleffel and Grace Baylor thanked the lodge for their get-well cards. Kitty Dittrich volunteered
to help with games at the nursing homes. Members donated nonperishable food for the Schulenburg Food Pantry. President Bill Michalke thanked all who prepared food and those who had kitchen duty. – Junette Rodecap
Celebrating birthdays at the February Schulenburg Lodge meeting were, from left, Rene Sustr, Ann Schilhab and Susan Kohleffel.
Ann and Hugo Schilhab celebrated their wedding anniversary in February. They are members of Schulenburg Lodge.
ship pin. He joined Hermann Sons on Jan. 18, 1956. Members present who celebrated birthdays in December were Wilbert Gross and Genelda Stahmer. January birthday celebrants present were Myrtle Harbers, Wallace Hobratschk and Charleen Koopmann. The only one present with a February birthday was Walter Wessels.
Wallace and Verlene Hobratschk celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary in January. Winning the lodge’s monetary door prizes were Donald Hagemann and Linda Poncik. The progressive prize would have been won by Leila M. Stoebner had she been in attendance. – Reporter
El Campo pioneer receives 70-year membership pin EL CAMPO – El Campo Lodge No. 87 will meet Friday, May 6, at 6:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in El Campo. The most recent meeting was held Friday, March 4. Visitation and dinner began at 6:30 p.m. at the Best Seafood and Steakhouse Restaurant in El Campo. Elaine Wigginton was recognized as a guest. President Dennis Wigginton presented Gaynard Wigginton with his 70-year membership pin. Brother Wigginton expressed his gratitude to the members. He lives in El Campo and has been a member since Feb. 2, 1946. Also in attendance was Willie Bender who has been a member of the
lodge for 69 years and is looking forward to receiving his 70-year pin next year. Wade Newton was at the meeting. Brother Newton celebrated his 97th birthday this past November and was accompanied by his granddaughter, Jennifer Burns, and his great granddaughter, Kasey Burns. Kasey is 9-years-old and in the fourth grade at Northside Elementary. Kasey is getting things ready for the Wharton County Youth Fair and is hoping to earn some blue ribbons. Vice President Donald Wigginton celebrated his 83rd birthday on Feb. 8. – Reporter
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Lockhart will honor graduating seniors April 3 LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge No. 64 will honor its eight graduating high school seniors during the April 3 meeting. It begins at 6 p.m. at Garcia’s Restaurant. The lodge also will make plans for its Join Hands Day project during the April meeting. Join Hands Day is being observed May 7 this year. The lodge met March 6 at the Chisholm Trail Barbeque Room. Agent Janice Kuhen spoke about the Hermann Sons Insider, a newsletter that is being emailed to all Hermann Sons ambassadors, including lodge officers. She also spoke about the PerkSpot program. More information about that program can be found on the
Door prize winners at the March meeting of Lockhart Lodge were Janet Schaefer, Clydene Pekrul and Debbie Pfefferkorn. Hermann Sons website – www.hermannsons.org. And she reminded everyone that online registration for Hermann Sons Youth Camp is now under way. The Grand Lodge is going
to start a social group at Texas State University for college-age members. A thank you note from Carol Troy was read to acknowledge the donation the lodge made in memory
Lockhart Lodge members and guests celebrating birthdays at the recent meeting were Clydene Pekrul for January, Jonelle Frerich and guest Michele Dziadik-Willingham for February and Carol Schuelke and Nicky Duewall (not pictured) for March. of Ferdie Schaarschmidt. Members agreed to make a donation to the Combined
Community Action (Meals on Wheels) program. – Reporter
Hochheim-Prairie to honor pioneers
Celebrating February birthdays from Dunlay Lodge were Morris Baxter and Dolly Meyer.
Dunlay plans June picnic DUNLAY – Dunlay Lodge No. 285 will hold a picnic and pin presentation on June 5. The celebration will begin at 1 p.m. More plans will be announced after the March meeting. Plans for the Join Hands Day project also will be made at the March meeting. The lodge will once again “join hands” with members of Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 and the local Boy Scout troop for a project. The lodge met Tuesday,
Feb. 16. President Joyce Krenmueller reported that birthday cards were sent in February to Morris Baxter, Dolly Meyer and Calvin Schott. Marylou Weeber has a birthday in March. The April meeting has been canceled because of a conflict with the Yancey Water District annual meeting and dinner. Members provided the meal that was enjoyed after the meeting. – Reporter
YOAKUM – Pioneer members will be honored at the April meeting of HochheimPrairie Lodge No. 90. The lodge meets the first Sunday of the month. New members welcomed at the March meeting were Oliver Mahoney, Lylah and Madilyn Gonzales, Bentley Rodriguez, Kaden Johnson, Joannie Janak and Shirley Wright. Agent Mary Koenig reported she is signing up junior members to be Shining Stars. Give her a call if your child is
interested. Members were reminded that online registration is now under way for Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Roberta Wenzel reported sending get-well cards to Bill Natho, Debbie Zinke, E.J. Blaschke and Colleen Heidaker. Carolyn Hoepfl read thank you notes from the Yoakum Stock Show participants including Kaci Hermann and Gage Dicke. Members mourn the passing of Mark Zinke, a trustee
of the lodge. The lodge’s new member goal for 2016 is 55. The lodge met its goal in 2015 and was presented a Certificate of Achievement in January. Celebrating birthdays were John and Kathy Langhoff, Carol Jungman, Ann Machalec, Tommy Wenzel, Mary Pargmann and Charlie and Carolyn Hoepfl. Celebrating an anniversary were Carol and Bob Jungman. Mary Koenig was the attendance prize winner. – Reporter
Hondo Victory welcomes two members HONDO – Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 met March 8 at El Azteca Restaurant for a meal and fellowship. Members then moved to the lodge hall for the meeting. Toni Burell and Peyton Burell were welcomed as new members. Grace Schmidt reported sending a get-well card to Ellen Tonne. A sympathy card was sent to the family of Peggy Joeris. Evelyn Breiten Dawson has passed away. A card will
be sent to her family. Money from the “Hugs from Home” jar has been collected and will be sent to the Home Office. At the Feb. 9 meeting, members agreed to change the amount of the prize to be awarded to graduates whose names are drawn as part of the 2016 Graduate Cash Drawing. The amount of the cash prize will be raised from $100 to $200. All eligible lodge members (females) who
will be graduating in 2016 can apply for one of the five prizes that will be awarded. A sympathy card was sent to the family of Elleen Gooding. Memorials will be sent to the families of Elleen Gooding and Peggy Ann Joeris. Special door prize winners were Pye Haass, Ouida Samford and Loraine Miller. Pye Haass and Ouida Samford were hostesses for the evening. – Verlie Nietenhoefer
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Paige grilling hot dogs for April 10 meeting PAIGE – Paige Lodge No. 154 members are reminded to mark their calendars for the meeting on April 10. The lodge will furnish grilled hot dogs and members are asked to bring chips, dips or desserts. Members and guests enjoyed a potluck lunch before the Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day meeting. The lodgesponsored drawing was held. Congratulations to David Grimm for winning the zero gravity chairs and to Michael Dube for win-
ning the Yeti cooler. Special thanks go to all who made the effort to get out and sell tickets and to those who purchased the tickets. The project was a success. Guests were Giddings Lodge No. 54 President Pat Abell and Roy Pietsch. President Chelle Dube announced the 2016 marketing campaign theme is “Continue the Tradition – Protect the Ones You Love.” The 2016 new member goal for the lodge is 17. Bernice Basward sent sym-
pathy cards to the Dean Schulz family and the James Meinke family. Thank you notes were read from the James Meinke family and the Grand Lodge for a memorial donation. A thank you note from Sheila Lowe with the Bastrop County Long Term Recovery Team for the gift cards also was read. As previously approved, the lodge building was releveled by Russell Schulz with the help of Ronnie Harmon and Michael Dube.
Brother Harmon donated the blocks that were needed. Members voted to help the St. Andrew’s Paint Creek Church Outreach Program for Join Hands Day. The Loblolly 4-H Club will help with the project. The Outreach Program provides a quart of some type of soup each Friday to shut-ins, those who are ill and those who just need a little help. When the soup is delivered, the volunteers try to visit briefly. A committee including Milton Ihlo, Ronnie Harmon
and Debbie Barrington has been assigned to make plans for the lodge’s 120th anniversary celebration to be held Saturday, Oct. 2, 2016. A location will be announced. Chelle Dube won the attendance prize and Cornell Kunkel won the dollar pot. Winners and guests enjoyed an array of Valentine candy that Debbie Harmon, Milton Ihlo, Ethel Kunkel, Janice Bilberry and Ronnie Harmon donated as door prizes. – Sandy Botkin
Haskell Lodge members earn membership pins HASKELL – Haskell Lodge No. 241 will meet April 3 at Camacho and Charlie’s. Agent David Wolf and wife Pam attended the March meeting. Four members were recognized for reaching membership milestones in March. They are 60-year pin recipients Dorothea Monroe of Haskell and Martin Rueffer of Hemphill, both members since March 20, 1956, and Carol Hughes of Kaufman, a member since March 15, 1956; and 50-year pin recipient Bryan Moeller of Kaufman, a member since March 14,1966. Members have been busy volunteering at the local nursing home Sunday services during the month of February and volunteering their services and desserts at the TLC Fish Fry, which is a fund-raiser held to help pay the expenses
Haskell Lodge President Jerry Don Klose, left, visits with Agent David Wolf and wife Pam during the lodge’s March meeting. for youth who want to attend camp. The lodge holds a special place in the lives of members and all remember when lodge meetings took precedence over all else. Now the lodge’s membership is aging and the lodge is no longer as active as in the past. Members
still support local civic groups and purchase locally when possible. The lodge thanks the The Haskell Free Press for printing its news articles. Members cannot always attend meetings and look forward to reading about lodge activities. – Reporter
Harry Koehler and Dorothea Monroe celebrate their birthdays in March. They are members of Haskell Lodge. Brother Koehler is 90 years young.
Montgomery meets April 18 at Ryan’s CONROE – Montgomery Lodge No. 315 will meet Monday, April 18, at Ryan’s. Final plans for Join Hands Day will be made. At the Feb. 15 meeting, Special Representative Gary Falkenberg reminded members that the lodge’s new
member goal for 2016 is eight. He already has signed up two new members this year. A report was given on the installation of officers the lodge hosted in January. The food and location were great so the lodge plans to
do the same when it is its turn again. Members mourned the passing of Bill McVicar. A potluck dinner was served. Eddie Ellis won the door prize. – Reporter
Rosie Acosta assists Haskell Lodge President Jerry Don Klose in the door prize drawing at the March meeting. Dorothea Monroe was the winner.
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Vineta plans to eat out on May 5 SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge No. 15 will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 5 at El Mirador Mexican Restaurant located at 722 South St. Mary’s St. The evening’s activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. Members will not be charged for their meal. Guests will pay $12. This price includes the meal, drink and gratuity. Members will then go to the Home Association Building for cake, a short
business meeting and games. Call Ruth Bailey at 210-6025147 by April 18 to make a reservation. The meal for the April 7 meeting will be a surprise. You need to attend to see what it will be. Frances Sultenfuss will furnish a cake. There will not be a social in April because of Fiesta. Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam attended the March meeting to visit with the
newly-appointed officers and explain the functions of these new offices to members. Split-the-pot winner was Janelle Harshaw. Attendance prize winners were Carol Bielke, Dorothy Wille, Rita Ristow and Mary Ann Pintaric. Elizabeth Raute is in rehab at Region Oaks. Please keep her in your prayers. Happy Easter! – Reporter
Vineta Lodge President Debbie Jordan, left, presents a birthday gift to Carol Bielke who celebrates her birthday in March.
Vineta Lodge Vice President Emily Roberts, left, presents a birthday gift to President Debbie Jordan who celebrated her birthday in February.
Austin Lodge to meet April 3 at new meeting location AUSTIN – Austin Lodge No. 120 met Sunday, March 6, in a new location, the Ben Hur Shrine Temple, 7811 Rockwood Lane, Austin. This will be the lodge’s new meeting location because the lodge hall has been sold. President Ed Kurtz read correspondence from the Grand Lodge regarding the 2016 Lodge Membership Growth Campaign. The lodge’s goal is 20 new members. If you know of anyone who would like to join Hermann Sons, contact Agent Julius Dubcak. Members approved the 2016-2017 lodge agenda. Members were asked to
be thinking of possible Join Hands Day projects. The lodge will make a decision at the April meeting. Members voted to donate $100 to the Elgin School of Dance. The dance recital will be held April 30 in Elgin. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Billie Harris, Elo Toll and Kimberly Lindsey. The attendance prize was won by Barbara Blackmon and the kitty was won by Katrina Spradling. Mary Shugart won the jar of candy. Members winning other door prizes were Emma Spradling, Edna Groeschel, Peggy Ryburn, Jim Spradling and Clarence Stark.
Austin Lodge members enjoy their meal in the new meeting location, the Ben Hur Shrine Temple. The Spradling family prepared the hamburgers members enjoyed after the meeting. The next meeting will be
held Sunday, April 3, at 2 p.m. Members are asked to bring potluck dishes and desserts. – Betty Kurtz
Celebrating birthdays at the March Austin Lodge meeting were, from left, Kimberly Lindsey, Billie Harris and Elo Toll.
New Braunfels offers scholarship Stern will meet May 1 NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 members are reminded that the lodge is offering a scholarship to a junior member of the lodge who is graduating from high school this year. To be eligible to apply, students must attend a minimum number of meetings through May. For more information, call Tommy Daum at 830-6258937. The lodge will meet April 3 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. The lodge will provide chili and tamales and members
are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. At the March 6 meeting, the lodge welcomed five new junior members. They are Zachary and Matthew Elson, Kaden and Kamryn Vincent and Jordyn Scudday. It was reported Weldon Brehmer is doing well following treatments. Elected to another twoyear term on the Home Association Board were Jerome Vetter, Virginia Vetter, Tommy Daum, Karen Harborth, James Stolte, Shirley Huebinger and Violet
Tanneberger. Members voted to make a donation to the 2016 Project Graduation Coop. Attendance-prize winners were Leola Stolte, Michael Huebinger, Rennie Guenther, Jolene Meuret, Dorothy Moose, Virginia Vetter, Martha Stahl, Lenora Mueller, Ethan Colbert, Dorella Colbert, Sharon Suchy and James Stolte. Members enjoyed the catered pot roast meal and the desserts. Karen Harborth was the hostess. – Virginia Vetter
SEGUIN – Stern Lodge No. 143 will recognize membership pin recipients at the May 1 meeting. Graduating high school seniors who are members in good standing of the lodge are invited to apply for the lodge’s scholarship by contacting Paul or Fran Altherr at 830-379-2782 for an application. Deadline to apply is April 1. On March 6, members enjoyed a barbecue lunch and a variety of desserts prior to the meeting. Newly-elected president Paul Altherr presided.
Other officers are Donald Morawietz, vice president; Fran Altherr, financial secretary; and Barbara Morawietz, recording secretary. Other elected officers are Skip Vordenbaum, Lee Wilson, Harmony Stahl, Lenny Wilson, Liz Witten and Gloria Reininger. Appointed officers are Ann Patek, guide; Bobbie Wesch, inner guard and Cheer Committee and Liz Witten, outer guard. Door prize winners were Rick May, Barbara Morawietz and Fran Altherr. – Barbara Morawietz
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Comfort hosts camp preview, Valentine party COMFORT – Comfort Lodge No. 2 hosted a Hermann Sons Youth Camp preview and Valentine’s Day party as part of the February meeting. The evening started with Valentine’s Day crafts and games. All ages took part and had fun. After dinner, Riverside Camp Director Kristen “Dyno” Vineyard talked about Camp and what campers can expect this summer. She noted that the halfweek session will be held Wednesday, July 6-Saturday, July 9, this year. A new activity – jazz dance - is being offered at Riverside Camp this year. Lyrical dance, which
was added last summer, will continue to be offered. Tyler Aldrich, who is going to be a counselor-intraining at Hilltop Camp, and Makayla Aldrich, who will be a junior counselor at Riverside Camp, talked about their favorite Camp experiences and memories. Tilley Avalos, Leah Reich and Cheyenne Matter sang a Camp song. A drawing was held from among the junior members who were in attendance. Luke Reich was the winner and will have his full Camp fee paid this summer. Grand President Buddy Preuss thanked the parents for buying life insurance for
Cheyenne Matter, left, and Leah Reich sang a Camp song during the February Comfort Lodge meeting that also served as a Hermann Sons Youth Camp preview. their children and making them a member of Hermann Sons and for getting involved in the lodge and its activities. – Reporter
Kyleigh Hastings shows off one of the Valentine crafts she made prior to the February Comfort Lodge meeting.
Mason Holekamp shows off the Valentine craft he made during the February Comfort Lodge meeting.
Weesatche pioneer receives 70-year pin Weesatche Lodge No. 96 members recently paid a special visit to Joyce Borgfeld, seated, to present her with her 70-year membership pin. Pictured are, from left, Betty Frisby, Rosie Karnei, Donna Kelley and Linda Willms. Sister Borgfeld lives in Yorktown and has been a member since Aug. 1, 1944.
Highland Lakes plans tree project HiGHLAND HAVeN – Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317 met at the Highland Haven Community Center on Sunday, March 6. Community Coordinator Grace Seguin suggested that at each meeting a member share a funny story. She got things started with her own funny story and everyone had a great laugh. Welcomed to the meeting were John and Dona Cubbison who now live in Kingsland. They completed a lodge transfer form. Several members indicated an interest in attending the Retirement Home Chili Cook-off and the Retirement Home 100th Anniversary
Celebration. Sister Seguin outlined a tentative project for Join Hands Day. She is trying to obtain permission for the members, under the tutelage of two Master Gardeners, to resurrect an abandoned orchard containing several fruit trees. if permission is granted to resurrect the trees, members intend to donate the harvested fruit to the Kingsland food pantry. Some plans for the June 5 meeting meal were made. Joe Schott agreed to catch some catfish for a fish fry. Brother Schott does a tremendous job of catching, filleting and preparing the fish. The membership overwhelmingly agreed
to the fish fry. Joanne Butler was the splitthe-pot winner and promptly donated the money to the “Hugs from Home” project. The meal included tamales from Mimi’s in Granite Shoals. Fritz Freisenhahn was thanked for heating and serving those tamales. And thanks go to all the great cooks who brought their specialties – chili, Spanish rice, beans – and everyone else who brought so many good dishes and desserts. Names were drawn for some of the leftover tamales and chili so several members had their supper taken care of too. – Reporter
Luke Reich will have his Hermann Sons Youth Camp fee paid for by Comfort Lodge this summer. He was the lucky winner of a drawing held during the lodge’s February meeting. He is pictured with Vice President Jennifer Cernosek, left, and Rosie Franklin, right, who drew the winner’s name.
Celebrating February birthdays at the Comfort Lodge meeting were, from left, Connie Spenrath, Tyler Aldrich, Cleo Merchant and Kyleigh Hastings.
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Columbia plans annual breakfast, blood drive DALLAS – Columbia Lodge No. 66 is always active and spring is the lodge’s busiest time of year. The 87th Annual St. Alphonso Pancake Breakfast will be held Saturday, April 2, from 8 a.m. until noon. Cost is $8 and includes all the pancakes, eggs, sausage and entertainment you can handle. Free coffee will be provided and milk and orange juice will be available for purchase. Immediately after the breakfast, the Fourth Annual Carter Blood Care Blood Drive will be held. It starts at 12 noon
and continues until 4 p.m. The Home Association will be home base for the Deep Elm Arts Festival this year. The Home Association will be selling pork sliders. Organizers hope to raise money for the Hall and awareness among those who come to the festival. This will be a great weekend to showcase the Dallas Lodge Hall and to let the neighbors know what Hermann Sons is all about. Volunteers are needed to man the kitchen and sell the sandwiches. Many new ideas were proposed during the lodge’s
March meeting. Cecilia Phillips reported Half Price Books is going to help in a big way with the Spring Book Drive. Thanks go to Half Price Books and to everyone who has participated in and donated cash and books to this worthy endeavor. The lodge is exploring the idea of hosting a blood drive in conjunction with one or more of the schools that it offers scholarships and outreach to. The plan is to do this project in the fall working in conjunction with the PTAs at the schools.
David and Kim Blake recently lost their father and Keith Turman’s also passed away. Jean Ernst reports that she is on the mend and ready to get home and on to her busy schedule. She was hoping she could attend the general meeting on March 20 for some of Mrs. Butterworth’s fine cuisine. A team from Columbia Lodge traveled to Comfort to compete in the Retirement Home Chili Cook-off. Will report next month on how Glenn Mullah Marvin and Debra Hundley fared.
The second team was sidetracked with some health issues. Prayers are needed for President Bobby Wilbanks as he undergoes a couple of minor adjustments. Hope to see lots of members at the Hall. Come to the St. Alphonso Pancake Breakfast, stay for the Carter Blood Drive and donate a pint, and then stroll the Deep Elm Arts Festival and top it off with a pork slider on your way home. You’ll be glad you did. That’s Saturday, April 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Hall. – Dave Moynihan
Anton Wenzel to meet April 5
Celebrating February birthdays at the Paul Vogt Lodge meeting were, from left, Pearl Barnard, Bill Barnard, Betty Friar, Jay McClure and Ethelee McClure.
Paul Vogt Lodge plans Join Hands Day project BOERNE – Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 welcomed new officers during the February meeting. They include President Pearl Barnard, Vice President B a r b a ra Marquardt, Secretary/ Treasurer Betty Friar, Community Coordinator Chrysti Friar, Membership Coordinator Nancy Griffin, Communications Coordinator Ethelee McClure and Financial Trustees Jimmy
Bowman, Virgil Feller and Jay McClure. The lodge plans to participate in Join Hands Day by taking flowers to the residents of one of the nursing homes in Boerne on May 5. Volunteers are needed. The next meeting will be held April 5. A meal of pizza, salad and desserts will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. All members are welcome! – Reporter
SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 will meet Tuesday, April 5. Sandwiches are on the menu. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. The annual Fiesta Decorated Hat Contest will be a part of the meeting. Prizes will be awarded to the top three winners. Remember the theme is “Fiesta.” Be creative and win a prize. Fried chicken was served at the March 1 meeting. Thanks go to everyone who helped with the March 19 garage sale including those who donated items to sell and those who helped out the day of the sale. Members are planning a trip to the Retirement Home in May. They will have lunch with the residents and play games. Donations are needed for the prizes. If you would like to go along, call the office. Ronald S. Mann was not there to claim the membership drawing prize so his name is back in the barrel. Members mourn the passing of Steve Dorrell, Leo Emil Hahn Jr., Erich Marquardt, Bin Ng, Erika Parkman and Ernest Schoellhorn. – Reporter
Cindy Barbosa, left, was the winner of the split-the-pot drawing at the March meeting of Anton Wenzel Lodge. Lorene Kreusel presents her with her winnings with assistance from Maximus Barrientes.
La Vernia holds workday LA VERNIA – La Vernia Lodge No. 180 members met Sunday, Feb. 21, at the lodge hall. A moment of silence was observed in memory of three members who recently passed away, Marie Gerlich, Lorraine Mueller and Edna Holley.
Donations will be sent to the Retirement Home in their memory. Members were reminded of a workday scheduled for March 19 at the lodge hall. Everyone enjoyed fried chicken, side dishes and desserts. – Reporter
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Gay Hill will hold fish fry fund-raiser April 1 GAY HILL – Gay Hill Lodge No. 193 will hold its next fund-raiser – a fish fry – on Friday, April 1. Plans are to put a list of the lodge’s fundraisers on business cards and hand them out at the fundraiser. The lodge met March 3 with members and guests enjoying a spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings prepared by Brian, Jennifer and Karley Lorenz and Robert and Shonda Ziese. The Cheer Committee reported sending a get-well card to Walline Lorenz. President Stanley Klekar thanked Bobby and Mary Lee Mertz for donating the Gay Hill Lodge Hall rental ad that appeared in the special wed-
Celebrating March birthdays at the Gay Hill Lodge meeting were, from left, Marvin Fischer, Mae Fischer, Charlie Bentke, Patsy Fischer and Leroy Hodde.
Preparing the meal for the Gay Hill Lodge March meeting were, from left, Brian Lorenz, Jennifer Lorenz, Karley Lorenz, Shonda Ziese and Robert Ziese.
ding tabloid published by the Brenham Banner Press. Also, many thanks go to Elvera Drew and her family
Marvin Fischer for mowing. The collection of salt and pepper packs has been successful. They will be sent to
for their help with the Fish Fry Fund-raiser. It was very successful. President Klekar thanked
military personnel. Next month’s hosts will be Mary Jo and Stanley Klekar. – Reporter
Brunhilde Lodge presents Humanitarian Award SAN ANTONIO – Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 met Feb. 15 in the Rathskeller with members enjoying a soup and sandwich meal. A new member was welcomed. The lodge’s new member goal for 2016 is nine. The lodge met its goal in 2015 and was presented with a Certificate of Achievement by the Grand Lodge. Jackie Platts was presented the Humanitarian Award. Members were asked to help with parking during Fiesta Week. – Reporter
Brunhilde Lodge President Patti Shippey-Shaw, left, presents the lodge’s 2015 Humanitarian Award to Jackie Platts.
Winners of door prizes and split-the-pot at the February Brunhilde Lodge meeting are pictured.
Kerrville to meet April 6 KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge No. 12 will meet April 6 in the Wells Fargo Community Room. The potluck meal will be followed by a business meeting during which members will finalize plans for the Join Hands Day and Flag Day event. Other meetings are planned for June 1 or June 14 in observance of Flag
Day, Aug. 3, Oct. 5 (election of officers) and Dec. 2 (Christmas party). All meetings are held in the Wells Fargo Bank Community Room, 301 Junction Highway, Kerrville, unless otherwise stated. Postcards are mailed to all members prior to each meeting. – Juanice Grona
Monnie and Morrie Nordland celebrate their wedding anniversary in February. They are members of Brunhilde Lodge.
Members sang “Happy Birthday” to, from left, Jackie Platts, Linda Muehlstein, Morrie Nordland and Jim Stacks at the February Brunhilde Lodge meeting.
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Boerne to meet April 1 at Rainbow Senior Center BOERNE – Boerne Lodge No. 25 will meet Friday, April 1, at 12 noon. The lodge meets the first Friday of each month at the Rainbow Senior Center at Kronkosky Place, 17 Old San Antonio Road in Boerne. The lodge extends an open invitation to members who live in the area to attend these meetings. The Rainbow Senior Center prepares daily meals for its members. Lunch reservations must be made in advance by
calling the Rainbow Senior Center at 830-249-2114 before 9 a.m. the day of the meeting. There is a voluntary contribution of $4 for members and $6 for non-members. The Rainbow Senior Center welcomes new members. The center’s mission is to enrich the quality of life for those 55 years of age and older. The center offers many social events as well as well-
ness programs and lots of other activities. The lodge met March 4 with four guests present including Loretta Ellerbee and Sam Franklin from the Hermann Sons Retirement Home in Comfort and Bobby and Kay Caldwell of Boerne. Sister Caldwell is now a 60-year member. She became a member March 16, 1956. Brother Franklin brought 100 tickets for the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund
prize drawing and was successful in selling almost all of them. A thank you letter was read from a recipient who received a $250 donation from the lodge during the Kendall County Junior Livestock Show that was held at the Kendall County Fairgrounds in Boerne in January. Marilyn Vogt will continue to look for graduating high school seniors who are
members of the lodge and are eligible to apply for the lodge’s scholarship. In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day members and guests enjoyed cookies and played a game. Esther Faecher and Sam Franklin were the winners and both received a prize. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Lloyd Markell who is celebrating a March birthday. – Barbara D’Spain
Twin Sisters welcomes new members TWIN SISTERS – Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138 will meet April 3. Barbecue is on the menu. The lodge met Feb. 7 and welcomed two new members. They are Hope Elizabeth Jung and Amara F. Alvarado. The lodge’s new member goal for this year is six. A moment of silence was observed in memory of
Norman Ford and Lillian Weber. Members were reminded that the Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Gaffney Scholarship Fund Golf Tournament will be held April 9 in San Antonio. More information is available on the Hermann Sons website. Tanja Tomlinson, Jan Gass and Helen M. Knoll will plan a food drive to benefit
the Blanco Good Samaritan Center in observance of Join Hands Day. Tanja and Duan Tomlinson celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary in February. Jan Gass and Corrine Gass won door prizes. Everyone enjoyed the meal of chili, tamales, beans, Spanish rice, queso and chips with desserts. – Reporter
Celebrating February and March birthdays at the Twin Sisters Lodge meeting were, from left, Tanja Tomlinson, Marcus Ethridge, Jennifer Ethridge and Rick Weidman.
Albert Kypfer raises funds for Hope Hospice CLEAR SPRINGS – Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 will meet April 1. The lodge will provide fried chicken and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. The lodge met March 4 with members enjoying fried fish from Chicken Express, side dishes and desserts. Thanks go to Chuck and Fran Weed for picking up the fish. Thanks go to everyone who helped with the meal and the clean up afterwards. Nelrose Koepp reported that Jacob Preiss was in the hospital for one day. Let Sister Koepp know if there is anyone sick or who has passed away. A report was given on the annual Valentine Bunco Party held Feb. 14. The event is traditionally held on the second Sunday in
Celebrating March birthdays at the Albert Kypfer Lodge meeting were, from left, Celeste Salge, Chuck Weed and Molly Koepp. February. There were 38 people in attendance. Proceeds will be donated to Hope Hospice of New Braunfels. Members furnished sandwiches, desserts and attendance prizes. Winners were Oran Koepp, first
Winners at the Valentine Bunco Party hosted by Albert Kypfer Lodge were, from left, Oran Koepp, Tony Colbert, Evelyn Keubena, Doris Schreyer and Mary Jane Schwab. place; Tony Colbert, second place; Evelyn Keubena, third place; Doris Schreyer, fourth place; and Mary Jane Schwab, the boobie prize. Mason Saur, Jim Sureddin, Tammy Seiter, Tim Salge and Dwayne Koepp were the attendance prize winners.
Hope to see lots of members at the April meeting. If you know a member who does not drive anymore, offer them a ride to the meeting or bring a guest and maybe they will join Hermann Sons. – Darline Preiss
Womack to meet April 3
CLIFTON – Womack Lodge No. 135 will meet April 3 at 5 p.m. The meeting will begin with games and a covered-dish supper. Bring a favorite dish and share the evening with your Hermann Sons family. The Matching Funds Fish Fry to benefit the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department is scheduled for June 25 at Womack Hall. Lots of help is needed. During the March meeting, members sang “Happy Birthday” to James Dreyer and Calvin Rueter. Eleanora Zuehlke was the winner of the 50/50 drawing and John Rueter was the attendance-prize winner. James and Joyce Dreyer hosted the meeting. Everyone enjoyed the domino games, visiting during the social hour and an assortment of desserts furnished by members. – Nadine Rueter
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Helotes to present membership pins on June 14 HELOTES – Helotes Lodge No. 76 will meet on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. Membership pins will be presented to those who have been members for 60 years or more. President Carl Gass will host a barbecue dinner. Welcomed as new members at the March meeting were Evan Scott Neumann, Aria Elizabeth Williamson, Victor Ricardo CabreraGutierrez and Michael Jarrod Stokes. The Helotes Home Association will be leasing Braun Hall to Christ Fellowship United Methodist Church for 24 months while the church’s permanent facility is being built. During this time, the hall will not host public dances but dances will resume after the church has moved into
Evelyn Carolan was honored upon her retirement as manager of Braun Hall. Presenting her with a bonus check is Helotes Lodge President Carl Gass. Celebrating birthdays at the March Helotes Lodge meeting were, from left, Carl Gass, Evelyn Carolan and Letty Fragoso. its new facility. Door prize winners were Evelyn Carolan, Lisa
Fragoso, Carl Gass, Rebecca Henley and Charlie Sloan. – Reporter
DaCosta will meet May 10 DaCOSTA – DaCosta Lodge No. 265 will meet May 10 at 6 p.m. Graduating high school seniors are reminded that scholarship applications are being accepted through April 20. Contact LaVerne Hajek at 361-575-1712 to get an application. The DaCosta School of Dance participated in the Victoria Livestock Show Parade on Feb. 20. Dancers, instructors and Parents’ Club officers enjoyed participating in the parade. The float received the Grand Prize. – Reporter The Hermann Sons float appeared in the Victoria Livestock Show Parade in February and received the Grand Prize. Instructor Kaila Spiller, Parents’ Club officers Kim Holliday and Sayra Martinka and dancers Dayna Rippamonti and Kylee Wickliffe accepted the award at the show’s opening on Feb. 25.
Dancers from the DaCosta School of Dance rode the Hermann Sons float in the Victoria Livestock Show Parade on Feb. 20. The float received the Grand Prize.
Rutersville Lodge to serve hamburgers on April 6 RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge No. 152 will meet Wednesday, April 6. Hamburgers are on the menu. The lodge met Wednesday, March 2, with 36 members enjoying a meal featuring fried chicken and the side dishes and desserts they had provided. Jo Ann Mueller will be sending a sympathy card to the Rhonda Fisher family following the loss of her motherin-law. A get-well card will be sent to Pat Kocian who is recovering from surgery. Donations will be made to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp in memory of Nelda Weyand and Doris Hartmann. Agent Linda Mattocks and
husband Jim were in attendance. She noted that online registration is under way for Hermann Sons Youth Camp. The lodge will pay half of the fee for any junior member of the lodge who wants to attend HSYC. Ed Gau Jr. will be transferring to Round Top Lodge No. 151. The Family Fun Night Fish Fry will be held Saturday, June 25. It is at this time that membership pins will be presented by a representative from the Grand Lodge. Attendance prize winners were Joyce Faldyn, Dorothy Keilers, Wayne Noak, Bob Schmitt and Leon Heintschel. – Reporter
Celebrating at the March meeting of Rutersville Lodge were, from left, Allen and Joyce Faldyn, an anniversary; and Jo Ann Heintschel, James Svrcek and C.D. Jenkins, birthdays.
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Cibolo Lodge celebrates St. Patrick’s Day CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge No. 147 celebrated St. Patricks’ Day during the March 3 meeting held at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Universal City. Members wore green and enjoyed sandwiches and their favorite green foods. The side dish and dessert winners were Gail Gray’s spinach and strawberry salad and Nell Shepherd’s green pistachio pudding
dessert. Homemade sausage will be the main dish for the April 7 meeting. ATTENTION GERMAN SPEAKERS: There is a group from the University of Texas in Austin that is interested in recording anyone who still speaks Texas German dialect so that it can be taught for years to come. The phone number is 512910-5047 and the email
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address is texasgermandialect@gmail.com. Anyone who is interested in preserving the German dialect that is spoken in this area is asked to contact them and assist them if you are able. The lodge will hold a rummage sale Sept. 17 in the parking lot at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 1129 Pat Booker Road, Universal City, just across from the What-aburger. This Matching Funds
event will benefit the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department. Members are asked to donate items for the sale. Gail Gray, Tracy Campos and junior Barrett Kuhlman won the attendance prizes. Mary Ann Gray won the special drawing. It was worth $40. Next month the value reverts to $25 and increases by $3 each meeting there is not a winner. – Tracy Campos
Dorothy Schneider celebrates her birthday in March. She is a member of Cibolo Lodge.
Kirby welcomes three new juniors KIRBY – A potluck meal is planned for the April 4 meeting of Kirby Lodge No. 305. Members are asked to bring a main dish, side dish and/ or dessert. In April, lodge members are collecting items for Camp Boysville. Thirty bags will be filled and member volunteers will help prepare them for distribution. At the Monday, March 7, meeting the lodge welcomed
three new junior members. They are Caleb Hunter Davis, Trevor Louis Allen and Liam David Bundick. Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam was a special guest at the meeting. During the agent’s report, members were informed of the Race to 100 advocacy campaign. Pledges are needed to support the fraternal benefit societies’ tax exemp-
tion status. The lodge is receiving bids for building repairs. Celebrating birthdays were Carroll Gloor and Clarence Lyssy. Split-the-pot winners were James Lowak, Donna Scheel, Sandy Bundick and James Lowak. The Kirby School of Dance prepared the meal. Members provided desserts. – Reporter
Shelby recognizes members Members of Shelby Lodge No. 28 who recently celebrated birthdays and an anniversary are pictured. They are, seated, from left, Dennis Rudloff, Alma Schmidt and Warren Meischen, birthdays; and, standing, Ken and Joylene Mathis, anniversary.
Members of Niederwald Lodge No. 110 visited with three members at a local nursing home, Helen Homann, Walter Schulke and Evelyn Buehring, for Valentine’s Day. At the March meeting held at the Sirloin Stockade, members wore green in observance of St. Patrick’s Day. Connie Schriber and Ellie Schawe won the door prizes. The next meeting is scheduled for April 12 at the Sirloin Stockade.
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Siemering to gather at San Antonio Museum SAN ANTONIO – Siemering Lodge No. 32 members will gather at the San Antonio Museum of Art in April. SAMA is on Jones Street. Members will have dinner at Sketch, the restaurant at SAMA. Reservations must be made by calling the lodge office at 210-2266831 no later than March 29. The lodge is in need of small stuffed animals for the Join Hands Day project. The animals will be donated to two San Antonio Fire Department stations, No. 6 and No. 36. Volunteers also are needed to serve dinner to 10 to 12 firefighters at each of the two stations. This year Join Hands Day will be observed on May 7. The lodge honored outgoing President Donald O’Connor at the February meeting. He was presented with a certificate and plaque of appreciation. Welcomed to the meeting were Ronnie and Ann Hunt and Jason Bowling, a guest from Security Service Federal Credit Union Bill Ramzinski, Sally Hertzberg and Malachi Riggs won the attendance prizes. Elizabeth Markell won split-the-pot. Bill and Barbara Ramzinski
Outgoing President Donald O’Connor was honored at the February meeting of Siemering Lodge. Presenting him with a certificate and a plaque was new lodge President Ana Vasquez. provided the potato soup and salad. Desserts were provided by Barbara Ramzinski and Ana Vasquez. Past presidents were honored at the March meeting. Past presidents in attendance were Frank Matias, Allan “Buddy” Preuss, William Ramzinski and Sally Hertzberg. Students from the San Antonio School of Dance performed two of their recital dances. Sharon Fite is recuperating at home following a brief stay at the hospital. Lloyd and Elizabeth
Markell provided the lasagna for the meal. Ana Vasquez and the birthday boy, Frank Matias, provided desserts. The attendance prizes were won by Ana Vasquez, Frank Matias and Paul Hess. Split-the-pot was won by Katherine Hess. Agent Katherine Hess met with several potential members prior to the meeting. Wanna help with a project for Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22? If you have any ideas, call or text Sharon Fite at 210-259-6522! See you at the museum! – Augusta Fite
Past presidents of Siemering Lodge honored at the March meeting were, back, from left, Frank Matias, William Ramzinski, Buddy Preuss and, seated, Sally Hertzberg.
The birthday boys attending the March meeting of Siemering Lodge were Frank Matias, left, and Lloyd Markell.
Students from the San Antonio School of Dance performed at the March meeting of Siemering Lodge.
Ann Hunt and Nelrose Bendele celebrated their birthdays at the February meeting of Siemering Lodge.
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Doris Moczygemba of Floresville receives her 75-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland at a Poth Lodge event. Sister Moczygemba has been a member since March 30, 1940.
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Chris Kotara, right, receives his 60-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland at a Poth Lodge event. Brother Kotara lives in Poth and has been a member since Jan. 8, 1955.
Virginia Maha celebrates her birthday in March. She is a member of Poth Lodge.
Poth Lodge members enjoy pork steak meal POTH – Poth Lodge No. 272 met March 6. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Alfred L. Reinhart and Eugene G. Mora Jr. Lucille Novak reported sending a card to Wilford Lowak who was in the hospital last month. If you know of any member who is ill or in the hospital, notify Sister Novak. Agent Marlin Tanneberger reported on the workshop he attended in San Antonio in February. The lodge will honor its
Elsa M. Tatsch of Floresville receives her 70-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland at a Poth Lodge event. Sister Tatsch has been a member since March 4, 1945.
membership pin recipients during the Christmas party in December. More information will be available as the time draws nearer. Wilford Lowak and Paul Hosek won the door prizes. The names of Marcia Ann Hamilton, Michael A. Pollock and Russell Boening were drawn for the kitty prize but they were not present to claim the money. Everyone enjoyed pork steaks, potato salad, pinto beans and cherry cobbler and then played games. – Reporter
Seguin pioneers receive pins SEGUIN – Eight members of Seguin Lodge No. 37 received their 50-year membership pins during the February meeting. Receiving their pins from Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Tim Kolbe were Michael Kropp, a member since Oct. 15, 1966; Velma Buie, a member since March 10, 1966; Lucille Schwarzlose, a member since July 28, 1966; Mona Ulbricht, a member since Nov. 1, 1966; Lorene Schraub, a member since Oct. 29, 1966; Scott Kolbe, a member since April
21, 1966; Basil Kallies, a member since Nov. 1, 1966; and Lela Mae Fields, a member since July 7, 1966. All of these members are from Seguin. Deputy Russell Koehler spoke to members and guests about the new Texas open carry gun law. Deputy Koehler provided useful information and members asked many questions about the new law. Deputy Koehler informed members that anyone wanting to “open carry” a firearm must receive a license first by
completing a safety course, go through a background check and be 21 years of age or older. A number of other restrictions apply for anyone interested in receiving this license. Two new members, Emery Berling and Austin Colunga, were welcomed into the lodge. Door prize winners were Evelyn Kropp, Krysta Moreno, Arlene Christmas, Basil Kallies, Mona Ulbricht and Lela Mae Fields. – Reporter
Deputy Russell Koehler, back, left, is pictured with door prize winners at the February meeting of Seguin Lodge. They are, back, from left, Basil Kallies, Mona Ulbricht, front from left, Evelyn Kropp, Krysta Moreno, Arlene Christmas and Lela Mae Fields.
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Roster of Agents (alphabetized by area) name . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hometown . . . . Phone Pruski, Roxy . . . . . . . . Adkins . . . . . . . 210-667-1995 Faske, Shirley Kuhen . . Austin . . . . . . . . 512-789-3975 Heath, Eileen-FIC . . . . Bandera . . . . . . 210-392-0761 Heath, Paul-FIC . . . . . Bandera . . . . . . 210-392-0760 Laechelin, H.H. Jr.. . . . Beeville . . . . . . 361-358-1615 Herridge, Robert . . . . . Bellville . . . . . . 979-865-3702 Maertz, Terrel . . . . . . . Bernardo/Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-732-1727 Behrendt, Carl . . . . . . . Boerne/Fair Oaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-422-1159 Rozacky, Lisa. . . . . . . . Boerne . . . . . . . 210-838-3306 Akin, Katherine-FIC . . . Bryan . . . . . . . . 979-823-8625 Blinka, Donnie . . . . . . Caldwell . . . . . 979-596-1309 Duncan, Sandra . . . . . Canyon Lake. . . 830-905-3233 Bippert, Roger . . . . . . . Castroville/La Coste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-737-4070 Boehme, Glenford-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castroville . . . . 830-931-3227 Schulmeier, Judith-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cibolo/Schertz . 210-667-1938 Bruns, Norma-FIC . . . . Comfort . . . . . . 830-995-3980 Merchant, Jean . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . 830-995-3396 Boenig, Dan . . . . . . . . Converse . . . . . 210-705-1815 Brandon, Frank . . . . . . Corpus Christi . 361-241-5593 Hunt, Lena Pearl . . . . . Corpus Christi. . 361-241-0940 Sisneros-Gonzalez, Troylyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corpus Christi. . 361-232-7413 Tiffin, Laura . . . . . . . . . Cuero . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Tiffin, Wayne . . . . . . . . Cuero . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Brown, Helen Tyson . . Dallas . . . . . . . . 214-796-0668 Byrn, Lisa . . . . . . . . . . Dallas . . . . . . . . 214-693-3693 Fritz, Pat-FIC . . . . . . . . Del Rio . . . . . . 432-292-4483 Sultenfuss, Cynthia . . . Devine . . . . . . . 210-219-6409 Stricker, Dianna "Dee" Devine . . . . . . . 210-414-0293 Matlock, Sam . . . . . . . Edna/Jackson Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-782-3206 Wigginton, Dennis . . . El Campo . . . . . 832-278-9636 Cutsinger, Beth . . . . . . Floresville/Poth 830-484-2285 Wiede, Lynn . . . . . . . . Floresville . . . . . 830-393-4660 Jones, Sandra-FIC . . . . Fort Worth . . . . 817-295-2666 Bierschwale, Todd . . . . Fredericksburg . 830-997-2130
Henke, Dennis . . . . . . Fredericksburg 830-997-5290 Caron, Tracy . . . . . . . . George West. . . 361-449-0348 Klein, Bradley . . . . . . . Georgetown . . . 512-497-0678 Chilek, Loretta-FIC . . . Giddings. . . . . . 979-542-2806 Kieschnick, Linda-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Giddings. . . . . . 979-542-5224 Polasek, Bobbie . . . . . Gonzales . . . . . 830-672-6317 Polasek, Greg . . . . . . . Gonzales . . . . . 830-540-4812 Wolf, David. . . . . . . . . Graham/Wichita Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-549-1281 Embrey, Jim-FIC. . . . . . Highland Lakes 830-598-8156 Saathoff, Stacy . . . . . . . Hondo . . . . . . . 830-444-9160 Keith, Anna L. . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . 281-259-6337 Spencer, Sarah. . . . . . . Houston . . . . . . 361-550-1883 Ziemnicki, Gerald . . . . Houston . . . . . . 713-622-9001 Craig, Valerie C. . . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 830-769-3128 Vick, Valerie M.. . . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 210-748-5598 Wiede, Lillian-FIC . . . . Jourdanton . . . . 830-769-3481 Swize, Russell . . . . . . . Karnes City . . . . 830-780-4053 Terp, Diane . . . . . . . . . Karnes City/Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-379-0170 Muehlstein, Mary . . . . Kerrville . . . . . . 830-896-5750 Netherton, Angela . . . . Kirby. . . . . . . . . 210-831-1293 Crisp, Tanya. . . . . . . . . La Coste . . . . . . 830-985-9230 Tanneberger, Sharon-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-779-4641 Tanneberger, Marlin-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-779-4641 Behnke, April . . . . . . . Lubbock . . . . . . 806-797-3585 Bielke, Lorene-FIC . . . Marion . . . . . . 830-420-2380 Bohmfalk, Darlene . . . Maxwell . . . . . . 512-558-2773 Croley, Charles . . . . . . Maxwell . . . . . . 512-357-6638 Bosse, Carol-FIC . . . . . Needville . . . . . 979-793-4777 Carley, Becki . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 361-550-9358 Gagliardi, Cecilia "CC" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-620-1060 Huebinger, Shirley . . . New Braunfels . 830-822-1942 Muehlstein, Rhonda-FIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-980-3162 Salge, Josh. . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-708-6611 Salge, Timothy . . . . . . New Braunfels . 830-625-4816
Janicek, Blake . . . . . . . Nixon-Smiley . . 830-582-1581 Gebert, Paula. . . . . . . . Orange Grove. . 361-384-2375 Dube, RaChelle. . . . . . Paige. . . . . . . . . 512-740-3518 Dubcak, Julius . . . . . . . Pflugerville . . . . 512-272-8393 Walraven, Nancy Annette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Lavaca . . . . 361-552-9403 Witzsche, Ruth-FIC . . Priddy. . . . . . . . 325-966-3757 York, Judy Marie . . . . . Rockdale . . . . . 512-446-5914 Lamensky, Joyce . . . . . Rosenberg. . . . . 281-342-5174 Mattocks, Linda . . . . . . Round Top/Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-278-3277 Halfmann, Kay F.. . . . . Rowena . . . . . . 325-442-4731 Abell, Philip A. . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-771-1213 Bailey, Ruth . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-602-5147 Hess, Katherine . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-490-1520 Hoog, John . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-226-8801 Irwin, Darlene . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-392-2649 Klabunde, Clif-FIC. . . . San Antonio . . . 830-980-4020 Lucero, Valentin . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-725-6535 McNeel, Jim . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-601-2097 Moya, Emma . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-344-3935 Saathoff, Doug . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-276-0361 Sterner, Greg . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-363-0373 Trejo, Veronica . . . . . . San Antonio . . . 210-710-0932 Kuhen, Janice . . . . . . . San Marcos. . . . 512-396-5337 Seifert, Mary K. . . . . . Schulenburg/Weimar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-743-0312 Schwertner, Irene. . . . . Schwertner . . . . 254-527-4470 Griffin, Joanie . . . . . . . Sealy. . . . . . . . . 979-398-0706 Gonzales, Yolanda. . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-305-7445 Perkovich, Susan . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-303-3496 Roecker, Annette D.. . . Seguin . . . . . . . 830-832-0724 Ynfante, Tina B. . . . . . . Seguin . . . . . . . 210-859-1973 Gass, Gloria . . . . . . . . Spring Branch . 830-885-4405 Luensmann, Dorothy-FIC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Hedwig . . . . 830-914-3160 Wiatrek, Ronald . . . . . Stockdale . . . . . 830-996-3005 Thigpen, Laura . . . . . . Victoria/Yoakum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361-676-8307 Koenig, Mary. . . . . . . . Yoakum . . . . . . 361-293-1743 Wolf, Judy . . . . . . . . . Yorktown . . . . . 361-564-2452
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Hermann Sons Future Club Shining Stars
ALIZE MARTINEZ is a member of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21. She is in fifth grade. Her favorite foods are shrimp and fish and her favorite TV show is “Nick, Ricky, Dicky and Dawn.” Alize has a pet puppy, Casi. Her activities include dance, reading, anything Harry Potter and riding her bike.
ANGELICA MARTINEZ is a member of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21. She is in second grade. Her favorite food is pepperoni pizza and her favorite TV show is “Monster High.” Angelica has a pet puppy, Casi. Her activities include dance, riding her bike and building on Minecraft.
GRANT WOODWARD is a member of Shiner Lodge No. 20. He is in sixth grade. His favorite food is hamburgers and his favorite TV show is “Worst Cooks in America.” Grant has a pet dog, Kosmos. His activities include reading, basketball and flag football.
TRAVIS WOODWARD is a member of Shiner Lodge No. 20. He is in fifth grade. His favorite food is brownies and his favorite TV show is “Friday Night Tykes.” Travis has a pet dog, Kosmos. His activities include baseball, his church youth group, swimming and hunting.
JOSEPH ASTIN MARTINEZ is a member of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21. He is in fourth grade. His favorite food is macn-cheese and his favorite TV show is “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.” Joseph has a pet puppy, Casi. His actvities include basketball and cheering on the Cincinnati Bengals with mom and dad.
GABRIELLA ACEVEDO is a member of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21. She is in kindergarten. Her favorite foods are fruit and anything with chocolate. Her favorite TV show is “Brain Games.” Gabriella has a pet dog, Cowboy. She loves to dance, ride her bike and play outside.
KAITLYNN ARANGUA is a member of DaCosta Lodge No. 265. She is in seventh grade. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite TV show is “Girl Meets World.” Kaitlynn’s activities include soccer, TV, playing on her phone and being with family.
KENLEY ARANGUA is a member of DaCosta Lodge No. 265. She is in prekindergarten. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite TV show is “Cailou.” Kenley enjoys painting, playing with Play-Doh and having books read to her.
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