Vol. 123, No. 1
November 2019
Our best wishes for a happy and blessed Thanksgiving Day.
INSIDE Agents attend continuing ed workshop ➤ Pg. 3
Top producers for third quarter earn bonus money ➤ Pg. 4
Lodges strengthen community with donations, projects ➤ Pgs. 6-7
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Changes made in Retirement Home admissions SAN ANTONIO – Changes have been approved in the eligibility requirements for living at the Retirement Home that will make it easier for members to qualify for residency. The Board of Directors approved the changes this summer. They went into effect on Oct. 1. Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly announced the changes in a letter to lodge officers and agents in September. Residents must still have
been a member in good standing for at least the past three consecutive years but the age at which they may apply has been dropped from 65 to 62. The life insurance requirement has also changed. Instead of having a paid-up whole life policy, residents now may enter with any current life insurance policy or an annuity (worth a minimum of $2,500). The life insurance policy must remain current (premiums and dues paid) for as long as the member lives at the Home. If
they choose to enter with an annuity, the annuity’s value must remain at least $2,500 while they are a resident.
In the past, residents had to sign over the first $1,000 of See HOME, Pg. 16
Camp announces new mini session for next year By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director The summer of 2020 will see a few changes in the age eligibility for our camper-members. Most parents and campers are delighted that 14-year-olds will be allowed to attend Camp. For many of these campers it will mean they will be able to attend Camp for a sixth year now. Another change will be the addition of a mini-camp for members ages 8 and 9. This special session is planned for July 1-3. In my many conversations
with parents and grandparents there is often a reluctance to allow their child to attend Camp for a full week at a young age. In 30+ years of camping, I know that sending a child to camp for the first time is a big step for both the camper and parent. While first time campers at a younger age often do much better than campers starting a camp experience at an older age (12 and 13), we understand the concern. It is also very common that campers are ready for camp at least one year sooner than
parents are ready to send them. Our mini-camp was created for these first-time campers. Campers ages 8 and 9 who have not attended Camp before and maybe not even had a sleepover at a friend’s house are invited to this special session. This two-night summer camp experience will be designed to give these campers an easy step up on to the Hermann Sons Life Camp ladder. Guided by experienced camp leaders and See CAMP, Pg. 16