November 2022

Donations presented to children’s shelter

MARION – Hermann Sons Life made a sur prise presentation on Thursday, Oct. 20, at TruLight127 Ministries. A check for $7,500 and a load of Christmas toys was presented to the founder and CEO Sondra Ajasin.

The ministry provides a foster/adopt pro gram and shelter for children and teens who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. While located in Guadalupe County, it serves the San Antonio area as well.

“Hermann Sons Life is a fraternal, not-forprofit organization,” President and CEO Robin

Czarnek said. “Proceeds go back to the com munity and what better way than giving to children. We believe in the work Trulight127 is doing and wanted to find a way to help. But it was hard to keep it a secret!”

This fall, the ministry issued a plea for help with funding and even had to reduce the number of beds available to children in crisis. Hermann Sons Life organized a toy and fund drive and together with KENS TV arranged a surprise presentation for a segment of the station’s “Good Things Happen” with Jon Cok er.

Sondra, joined with some of the ministry’s adopted children, was only aware of a TV in terview to discuss the ministry’s needs but

was surprised with the donation and Christ mas gifts.

Robin presented the check and the Member Benefits Department’s “Elf” Tammi Suther land and Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly came in with gifts for all the chil dren in attendance and plenty more for chil dren at the shelter to open at Christmas.

“Oh, that’s just amazing,” Sondra said when surprised with the check. “Thank you!”

Sondra said the funds will go toward elec tric bills that run as much as $5,000 monthly and for the tremendous food costs. She also said with cooler weather on its way, all the

children, currently a total of 28, will need sweaters, jackets and long pants.”

“This will go a long way to help us purchase all those things!” Sondra said.

Robin said she learned from a friend about TruLight127 Ministries and began following Sondra and Trulight127 on social media.

“I felt connected just seeing all the good work they’re doing to positively impact these kids’ lives,” she said. “To see these children in such a loving environment. Every child de serves to feel special and wanted.”

Hermann Sons Life now offers Medicare products

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons Life is now offering Medi care products to better serve our eligible members with quality products.

“Your Home Office staff is work ing hard to find better ways to serve our members,” President and CEO Robin Czarnek said.

was a great place to start as so many of our legacy members are eligible for Medi care and have expressed their frustration at having to navigate the process.”

Robin explained Hermann Sons Life is now in partnership with American Benefits Exchange, a

division of AmeriLife Group, a leader in Medicare solutions.

The Sales Department and agents have spent several weeks getting ready for the annual en rollment period (AEP) now under way through Dec. 7.

“Medicare products can be complex, Robin said. “Our sales

team has spent many hours train ing and testing to earn their cer tifications to become a Medicare agent, as well as product training with carriers such as Aetna, An them Blue Cross, Humana and United Healthcare.”

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Sons Life presented a check for $7,500 and toys to TruLight127 Ministries located in Marion on Oct. 20. Hermann Sons Life, with KENS TV, arranged a surprise presentation for a segment of the station’s “Good Things Happen” with Jon Coker, right. Trulight127 Founder and CEO Sondra Ajasin, is seated in center with some of the ministry’s adopted children and President and CEO Robin Czarnek is pictured back, right.

“Every child deserves to feel special and wanted.”

– Robin Czarnek President and CEO

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'Tis the season to express our gratitude

As the holidays draw near, it feels like the perfect time to ex press my gratitude to you, our Hermann Sons Life community members, for all the ways you make a difference. Thank you for your countless volunteer hours, donations and dedication to HSL. Your loyalty and welcoming spirit make you great ambassadors for HSL in your community.

I want to take this opportunity to comment on three important pieces of news that you will read about in this issue.

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President

First, our recent segment to air on KENS-5 TV in the San Antonio area was made possible by your generosity. So many HSL staff, members, lodges, organizations that we do business with and even our Amazon delivery man contributed to the success of this outreach project.

With everyone’s support, we were able to donate $7,500 and hundreds of toys to TruLight 127. TruLight 127 is a social services or ganization that helps abused and neglected children by providing

a safe, loving environment for them until a home can be found. TruLight 127 also assists in finding foster and adoptive homes for the children residing at the village. Countless kids have been saved through the great work at TruLight 127.

Robin Czarnek President/CEO

committee members are listed in this month’s edition. These mem bers were willing to donate their time and expertise to help Her mann Sons Life improve. Their input will be invaluable to our future as we strive to grow and thrive as an organization. Their names are listed in the column to the left on this page. If you know a committee member, be sure to congratulate them and thank them for their service.

United Healthcare, to name a few, as well as amazing technology that helps eliminate the guess work and provides you with the information you need to make an informed decision. Our agents are trained and ready to assist you with your Medicare needs.

I can’t thank you enough for helping us impact this organi zation and the children they serve. The need at TruLight 127 is ongoing, as they have children coming in for emergency place ment through CPS regularly and, unfortunately, never-ending. To make a donation, please go visit our website, https://www.her mannsonslife.org/store/. You can learn more about TruLight 127 by watching their YouTube vid eo: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=rf3fIHSFX5Q

Second, our newly appointed

We have been listening to feedback from our members on how we can better serve you and Medicare was a topic that came up time and again. Medicare can be confusing and a source of frustration and we wanted to do something to help.

So, our final bit of good news this month is the announcement of our partnership with American Benefits Exchange, a division of AmeriLife Group, a leader in Medi care solutions. This partnership enables HSL to gain access to a number of great carriers – Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Humana and

As we ramp up our community outreach efforts, which thanks to COVID was scaled back for a while, it is refreshing to know that so many members are out there doing good not only for HSL but serving in their community as well.

As we continue to move for ward as an organization, our fo cus will always be on you. You are what makes Hermann Sons Life great and it is our privilege to be able to serve you. We are always happy to hear from you and to hear what other suggestions you might have for giving back to our communities and better ways to serve you. Being a part of the HSL family is truly my pleasure and I am excited about what our future holds.

Bluebonnet center assisting Uvalde survivors Community Spotlight

Editor’s Note: Each month the newspaper will highlight a com munity service organization. To recommend an organization, email elaines@hermannsonslife.org or call 210-226-9261, ext. 279.

HONDO – The Bluebonnet Chil dren’s Advocacy Center helps abused and neglected children and is housed in Hondo.

The center is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization that works on behalf of child victims of abuse (ages birth to 18) through two ad vocacy programs: The Bluebon net Children’s Advocacy Center

and Tri-County CASA.

The Bluebonnet Children’s Ad vocacy Center is dedicated to al leviating the trauma placed on children when faced with abuse.

Services are provided to children, their families, and investigative agencies who are involved in an investigation of child abuse.

Program Director Robert Marks said the center has been working with the surviving students of the shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde on May 24, 2022. Nineteen students and two teachers were killed, and many others injured.

“We have been out there work ing with the children and their families since day one,” Marks said.

He explained these children have to be involved in forensic

Employee Spotlight

Via joined Home Office staff in July

Editor’s Note: Get to know the Home Office Hermann Sons Life staff! Each month an employee from the Home Office will be fea tured.

Katie Via joined the Home Office Member Services De partment in July of 2022. She handles changes to members’ accounts, such as beneficiary and name changes, as well as working with lodge transfers, surrenders and more.

Katie is a resident of La Ver nia and is currently enrolled at Northwest Vista Community College to earn an associate of arts degree and then plans to work toward a bachelor’s de gree.

Before coming to Hermann Sons Life, Katie worked in data entry, was a MDO teacher and a

substitute teacher for the La Ver nia Independent School District.

Katie recently celebrated 10 years of marriage to husband Thad. They have three children,

Events

EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thurs day night at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge-Turner Hall in Yoakum. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 361-2935576.

EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thurs day night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

interviews that often causes chil dren to feel revictimized. The cen ter not only provides represen tation for these children during interviews, but also offers thera peutic services for the children and their families. He said the center also provides any needed items for the families.

Hermann Sons Life is currently working on a grief support project with the Bluebonnet Children’s Advocacy Center for the shooting survivors in Uvalde. More details will be released as the project de velops.

The Bluebonnet Children’s Ad vocacy Center is one of 70 CAC’s across the state dedicated to al leviating the added trauma of a child abuse investigation on chil dren who have already suffered at the hands of their abuser.

Tri-County CASA recruits, trains

and supervises volunteers to speak on behalf of abused and neglected children in foster care. CASA volunteers advocate in the court system to insure safe, timely and permanent placement of the children in foster care. Tri-County CASA volunteers are assigned as a Friend of the Court for the child by the Presiding Judge.

Both programs, distinct as they are, strive to provide a voice for abused and neglected children referred to the organization. Solid relationships with local social ser vice agencies, extensive volun teer support, a keen awareness of children’s needs and responsible management have made it pos sible for Bluebonnet Children’s Center to exist.

To learn more or to donate, visit their website at https://bcactx. org/

Levi, 11, Chandler, 8 and Elliot, 7. When not working, she stays busy running her children to their different activities, such as music, football, volleyball and their newest endeavor, raising pigs for FFA. She and her daugh ter love horseback riding, some thing they try to do at least once weekly.

When not busy with the chil dren, Katie says she loves live music with friends and rooting on the Texas A&M Aggies.

“I enjoy my co-workers,” Katie said. “They have made it easy to become a part of the team. And I love how much Hermann Sons Life gives back to the com munity in so many ways. It gives me great pride to do my job well and know that I can help some one.”

Editor/Communications Director

Elaine Hernandez Soto 210-226-9261, ext. 279 email: elaines@hermannsonslife.org Assistant Editor/Assistant Communications Director Hannah Ruiz-Gruver 210-226-9261, ext. 102 email: hannahrg@hermannsonslife.org Fax: 1-888-443-3377 or 210-892-0252 Website: www.hermannsonslife.org

All news articles and photographs should be mailed to: Editor, Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 or emailed to: elaines@hermannsonslife.org

Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication.

EVERY FRIDAY – The San Antonio Home Asso ciation Rathskeller hosts Trivia Night at 7 p.m. The Rathskeller is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St.

If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here and in the Events section of the Hermann Sons Life website, call Elaine Her nandez Soto, 210-226-9261, ext. 279 or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 279 or email to elaines@hermannsonslife.org.

The Hermann Sons Life newspaper is an official pub lication of Hermann Sons Life. The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the President and CEO, and the President and CEO shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of Hermann Sons Life as editor and/or business manager thereof.

Katie Via

State sales areas now in two regions

By TERESA SAATHOFF Vice President of Sales

It has taken almost three months, but the Hermann Sons Life Sales Department is now in place. Both regional sales man ager positions have been filled and the state along with the agents have been divided into two regions.

Regional Sales Manager John Pacini was appointed in August and is covering Region 1. Curtis Dishman came on board in Oc tober and is covering Region 2. I think we have a great team in place and the RSMs will support all our existing agents as well as recruit new agents all over the state of Texas.

There are a lot of innovative

things going on in our Sales De partment. We have developed insurance and annuity classes and now offer refresher and new training courses for our new and existing agents online through RegEd. It is a provider of compli ance education, product train ing and annual compliance pro grams.

New agents can choose to re ceive their training in person at the Home Office in San Antonio or the training can be done by Zoom.

All agents can now complete insurance applications elec tronically and with today’s busy families, electronic applications will help us get into more homes near and far as well as speed up

the application process.

I am very excited that for the first time Hermann Sons Life is offering Medicare. Several of our agents have gone through the extensive training and testing to get Medicare certified.

Offering Medicare health care options in addition to life insur ance and annuities helps us bet ter care for our members who are 65 years and older.

We are looking to bring on more agents all over the state. If anyone has their life insurance li cense or is certified to sell Medi care, we would love you to join our team. We offer competitive commissions and quarterly bo nuses. Please call us at 210-5279113 for more details.

New regional sales manager joins team

SAN ANTONIO – Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff has an nounced the appointment of Curtis Dishman as regional sales manager.

“The Sales Department is ex cited to have Curtis on board,” Teresa said. “Curtis has a lot of sales and customer service ex perience. He is a great addition as our second regional sales manager and completes our

sales team.”

Teresa explained the state has always been divided into four regions, but going forward, the state will now be divided into two regions. Curtis will recruit and train new agents as well as provide support for the 30 plus agents in Region 2 in North and East Texas.

Curtis was born and raised in Houston but now makes San

Antonio his home with his wife Lisa and their three children.

He began working in the in surance business in 1989 and has earned the professional des ignations of CLU (Chartered Life Underwriter), ChFC (Chartered Financial Consultant) and FLMI (Fellow, Life Management Insti tute).

When not working, Curtis en joys UTSA football and golfing.

The Sales Department is recognizing 18 more recommenders for the month of September. This brings the total to 238 members recommending and a total of 282 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2022. The winners of the $50 gift cards for September are Mali L. Ristow of Seguin Lodge and Thomas E. Wenzel of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge. Congratulations to the following September Recommenders:

Recommender

Mali L. Ristow, Seguin (2) Lorene Bielke

Caroline R. Belzung, Lone Oak Roxy Pruski

Elizabeth A. Cline, Mission Roxy Pruski

Jasmine Gonzales, Jourdanton Gladys Rowley

Rudi A. Gonzales, Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek

June E. Herzog, Laubach Janice Kuhen

Tiffany J. Kosub, La Vernia (2) Marlin Tanneberger

Dorothy L. Kreusel, Vineta (2) Ruth Bailey

Evelyn A. McCelvey, Castroville Glenford Boehme

Recommender

Lillian M. Polasek, Stockdale

Rozlin C. Rozier, Lone Oak Teagan R. Rutledge, Biry

Kassidy A. Simo, New Braunfels

Debbie S. Vasquez, La Vernia Marlin Tanneberger

Thomas E. Wenzel, Hochheim-Prairie (2) Wayne Tiffin

Travis A. White, Marion Lorene Bielke Jenna M. Wiatrek, Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff is pictured with new Regional Sales Manager Curtis Dish man.

Curtis has been in the insurance business since 1989. He will work with agents in Re gion 2, North and East Texas.

Agents recognized for third quarter production

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons Life agents are being rec ognized for their third quarter sales efforts.

Earning a $200 bonus for turn ing in 17 applications was Cyn thia Sultenfuss, Region 1.

Other Region 1 agents earn ing $100 bonuses were Annette Roecker, 13 applications; Get More Insurance Services, 12 ap plications; Chris Naughton, 11 applications; Laurie Steele, 11 applications; Marlin Tanneberg er, 10 applications; Roxy Pruski, nine applications; Becki Carley, nine applications; Angela Neth erton, eight applications and Lorene Bielke, eight applica tions.

Ten agents earned bonus money for the amount of pre mium income they generated through their sales. This list in cludes Linda Mattocks, Region

3, who earned a $400 bonus with $17,913 in premium in come. Celeste Salge, Region 1, $12,564; Mary K. Seifert, Region 3, $10,558; and Norma Bruns, Region 1, $10,216. They all earned a $300 bonus for their premium income.

John Moore, Region 1, earned a $200 bonus with $8,309 in pre mium income and Roxy Pruski, Glenford Boehme, Cynthia Sultenfuss, Chris Naughton and Wayne Tiffin, all from Region 1, each earned a $100 bonus. Their premium income ranged from $5,190 to $4,657.

Last Agent Standing

Chris Naughton remains on the Last Agent Standing List as of the end of September. With only a few months left to go in 2022, Chris has written at least one application every month this year.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Sales

Medicare plans now available

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Our agents have access to the latest software and technology to help members choose a plan to best suit their needs, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saa thoff said.

The Medicare plans available include Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Special Needs and Hospital Indemnity.

A Medicare plan through Her mann Sons Life includes mem bership and access to living benefits.

“Medicare has been around since 1965, and Hermann Sons Life is happy to be able to offer a wide range of Medicare options to suit our members’ needs,” Te resa said.

For more information, call our

Retirement & Medicare

Retirement around the corner?

Get credible facts about medicare benefits from qualified professionals. Questions about your Medicare Benefit Options?

Hermann Sons Life is proud to announce we are here to assist with your questions and needs.

Choice of Plans Available.

Meeting our Retirees’ needs.

Just a phone call away 210-527-9113 www.hermannsonslife.org

Please note that we do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. You can go to Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare to get information on all your options.

Sales Department at 210-5279113.

Please note that we do not of fer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide

is limited to the plans we do offer in your area. You can go to Medi care.gov or call 1-800-Medicare to get information on all your op tions.

Jacqulynn Herrmann

Sheri McBryde Sylvia Zapata

Three new agents joins sales team

SAN ANTONIO – The Sales Department has added three new agents to the sales team. They are Jacqulynn Herrmann of Hondo, Sheri McBryde of Alice and Sylvia Zapata of San Antonio.

“We are excited to have these agents join our sales team,” Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff said. “They will be a great asset and they are ready to serve our members and help Hermann Sons Life grow.”

Jacqulynn attended the Uni versity of Texas and majored in business management. She worked in sales for UPS for five

years and then worked with her husband doing bookkeep ing and taxes for local small businesses. She obtained her license to sell insurance this year.

Jacqulynn and her husband reside in Hondo and have four children. When not working, they spend time attending their children’s sports events as well as their own. They enjoy outdoor activities and spend ing time together as a family.

Sheri has experience in prop erty and casualty insurance sales with Live Oak Insurance in Orange Grove. Sheri and her

husband have two daughters. When not working, they enjoy fishing in Corpus Christi. Sheri grew up participating in Her mann Sons Life dance classes and her daughter now dances with Hermann Sons Life.

In addition to being a Her mann Sons Life agent, Sylvia works as a health insurance agent for Connexion Point in the Loyalty Team selling Medi care and working customer ser vice for current members. She is a mother to three daughters and has three grandchildren with a new granddaughter ex pected this November.

Linda Mattocks

Celeste Salge

Mary K. Seifert

Norma Bruns

80 Years

ADELE G. MARTIN Houston Lodge

MARY A. ELLIOTT Vineta Lodge

75 Years

LARRY SCHUETZEBERG Austin Lodge

KENNETH F. SCHWENKE Brenham Lodge

JODIE G. HOYAK Bryan Lodge

EVELYN M. STORK Cameron Lodge

W.A. AFFLERBACH JR. Da Costa Lodge

ALENE C. CHARANZA ROSA L. PERRY Deanville Lodge

LORENE A. KOENIG El Campo Lodge

JOHN F. WAGENHAUSER Houston Lodge

JOHN E. WUNDERLICH Kypfer-Salge Lodge

VIRGINIA M. HILL CYNTHIA A. TONN CAROL S. WENSKE Louise Schuetze Lodge

NANCY A. HANCOCK Rutersville Lodge

SHARON E. GUENTHER San Marcos Lodge

LEONA L. PROCHNOW Spring Branch Lodge

RUBY R. ENGELKE Stern Lodge

REAVIS P. LEMKE JOE W. MEURET JR. Yorktown Lodge

Pioneers

70 Years 60 Years

BENNIE L. HAVERLAH Bernardo Lodge

CAROLYN STANFORD Bexar Lodge

GEORGE H. BAADE Cat Spring Lodge

ROSEMARY M. FISCHER LYNN A. MCKAMEY Corpus Christi Lodge

JOAN R. BOND ELIZABETH CROWELL D’Hanis Lodge

DONALD B. KAINER MERRILL C. SWANSON El Campo Lodge

CHARLOTTE L. OAKS General Bee Lodge

DONALD C. DEGEN JOSEPH B. FISCHER JOHNNY P. MARCEAU Harmonia Lodge

HENRY L. SCHIERSCHWITZ Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

DARRELL G. WEHMEYER La Vernia Lodge

ELIZABETH FISCHBECK New Braunfels Lodge

LEROY L. WOBUS Paige Lodge

CATHERINE E. OEHLKE Poth Lodge

LEON W. ROSE Rowena Lodge

JAMES L. KAHLICH LEROY J. KAHLICH Schulenburg Lodge

CAROLYN L. BRUENING ALMA L. SCHMIDT Shelby Lodge

CAROL A. HAGEN Seguin Lodge

JOYCE L. COOLEY MELINDA J.G. FULTZ Waco-Robinson Lodge

ERNEST W. BRACEWELL JR. JANETTE V. SCHOTT Anton Wenzel Lodge

JOHN F. ZINSMEISTER Boerne Lodge

DOROTHY A. JOZWIAK Brenham Lodge

LINDA A. CRANE WILLIAM D. PAYNE Cameron Lodge

SHARON K. GOERKE-GARZA Cibolo Lodge

ROGER W. LUX PAUL D. PANKRATZ GLENDA C. PORTER

WALTER E. WIEDENFELD BARBARA J. ZOELLER Comfort Lodge

LINETTE D. FARRIS Cuero Family Lodge

HAROLD R. SIMON-HASSELL Dallas Lodge

KEN J. MANGOLD Dunlay Lodge

DANNY L. DOUGHTY Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

DARYLE G. WIGGINTON El Campo Lodge

DENNIS FREYTAG MICHAEL J. MOELLER Flatonia Lodge

KARLA K. BURG KENNETH K. KELLER DIANE M. REININGER Fredericksburg Lodge

ELIZABETH L. CHAMBERS Goliad Lodge

OSCAR J. KUENSTLER MARY A. PULLIN Gonzales Lodge

LORETTA L. DERRICK Gulf Lodge

WILLIAM D. WURZ Harmonia Lodge

JAMES W.A. LEIST Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

CURTIS G. WIEMERS Hondo Lodge

FENTON F. BAUER Houston Lodge

CARL J. CHAMBERLAIN Kerrville Lodge

LINDA L. FISCHER BETTY J. MAULTSBY DEBBIE S. VASQUEZ La Vernia Lodge

MARK A. SCHMIDT Laubach Lodge

KAREN W. FOSTER SUE A. ZIZELMAN Louise Schuetze Lodge

DAVID J. FEY Macdona Lodge

LEE A. VOGEL Mission-Alamo Lodge

ARTHUR R. BEKEN New Bielau Lodge

PAMELA G. KOPPLIN New Braunfels Lodge

SANDRA M. TUCKER Old Glory Lodge

ROBERTA C. BRAYTON Orange Grove Lodge

MARTHA A. BEDNARZ JOHN C. SMITH Pershing Lodge

TAMMI G. COOK Plum Lodge

ANN L. BEICKER

DOUGLAS G. HENKE LEYSA T. PAVLISKA Poth Lodge

KATHRYN J. ISBELL CHARLES SCHUMANN KAREN A. TIEMANN Priddy Lodge

MARY A. MCGARRAH San Marcos Lodge

KATHLEEN M. BOHAC JEROME D. KOLENOVSKY DOROTHY M. PAVLAS RICHARD L. PAVLAS

RONALD STARRY Schulenburg Lodge

JUDY N. BAGGETT Schwertner Lodge

JEFFREY A. KOLBE SHARON J. LUENSMANN V.E. WINKELMANN JR. Seguin Lodge

JAMES A. COCKROFT JR. Shiner Lodge

W.H. HOWARD JR. BRIAN R. KELLEY LEROY A. KIOLBASSA JEFFERY R. SEFCIK JEROME A. WHITLEY Siemering Lodge

BEVERLY L. KRAUSE BRENDA J. VALERA

DEBRA D. WILLIAMS Vineta Lodge

VIRGINIA L. FREDE LYNN HARRIS Washington Lodge

50 Years

ALBERT L. BYROM JR. Anton Wenzel Lodge

ROBERT C.J. HEJL PENNY M. KEMPER RUTH A. KEMPER THOMAS F. KEMPER Austin Lodge

SHEILA D. HUGGINS EMMA J. REICHARDT Bellville Lodge

DAVID N. GRAY TIMOTHY J. GRAY WILLIAM A. MURRAY JR. Bexar Lodge

JANIE L. BRANHAM MATTHEW H. BUERGER Brenham Lodge

JOSEPH D. ONDRASEK JR. Bryan Lodge

ANDREA L. WELLS Cameron Lodge

DONNA K. BURELL

EARL L. MANGOLD JR. MILTON R.H. THEIS JR. Castroville Lodge

AUDRA A. FINKENBINDER LARELLE N. FOURNIER DAWN C. GREEN

BREE C. REEH NANCY M. SCHNEIDER SANDRA F. WATCHORN Comfort Lodge

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Years

SHARON T. ERBEN

CAROLYN A. FASKE

CLAYTON B. WATSON

Corpus Christi Lodge

CURT W. CULPEPPER

LARRY L. LUCAS

ROBIN S. WATSON Cuero Family Lodge

CARRIE M. CHANEK

KRISTIN P. DANDY

AMY K. HEMPEL

CHARLOTTE K. HESSLER

ANTHONY J. KAISER

DUANE L. PFEIFER

ROYCE L. STRATMANN Da Costa Lodge

DEBORAH E. BLACK

D’Hanis Lodge

ENOS L. COKER

HELEN R. WIEDERHOLD Deanville Lodge

JOHN R. HENNING

JOSEPH M. HENNING Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge

SANDRA J.R. TRUE Flatonia Lodge

SHERRIE G. DELONG Fredericksburg Lodge

TERESA A. MOUDRY BART W. SEILHEIMER Gay Hill Lodge

ELDOR V. BECKER

WILLIAM C. BIRNBAUM

SHARON K. BLASIG

SANDRA E. GEISLER

JEFFERSON A. JOYCE

MARILOU JOYCE

LINDA S.KIESCHNICK

EVELYN O. LOEWE

SUSAN MORRIS

SHARON R. PROSKE

DOUGLAS H. WATSON Giddings Lodge

RUSSEL S. BIRDWELL Goliad Lodge

CHERRISE BRZOZOWSKI MARK H. HASSELL Gonzales Lodge

RUTH S. ROLLER Gruenau Lodge

EDNA F. MILUTIN Gulf Lodge

RONALD E. GHERMAN THOMAS P. HOOG RONALD E. MOCZYGEMBA Harmonia Lodge

HOLLI A. HIGH KIRK W. HIGH Haskell Lodge

LESLIE D. NENTWICH CAROL A. THIENPONT CHERYL A. THIENPONT Helotes Lodge

CHARLES J. KVINTA JR. DENNIS R. MUDD Hochheim-Prairie Lodge

RALPH V. GILLIAM Hondo Lodge

IONA K. ADAMIETZ DONNA D. LEINWEBER Hondo Victory Lodge

KENNETH W. ROBERTSON Houston Lodge

BARBARA K. FRAZIER STEWART F. FRAZIER CAROL J. KUBENA Kirby Lodge

EDDIE D. KNODEL DANIEL D. TIMMERMANN MARK D. TIMMERMANN TAMMY K. TIMMERMANN Kypfer-Salge Lodge

JESSAMYN L. PITTMAN La Coste Lodge

DORIS A. BREEDING SUSAN A. RICHTER La Vernia Lodge

ROBERT A. RIES TAMARA S. SCHUENEMANN Lockhart Lodge

CHRISTINE L. ZANDER Mission-Alamo Lodge

GARY D. MCCARTY Needville Lodge

MICHAEL W. PAVLIK New Bielau Lodge

ANDREA COPELAND RICKY A. OEHLER LISA A. PARKER KAREN M. SCHWAB TRACIE R. SKAROVSKY FRANK C. STILE New Braunfels Lodge

JASON C. LOGAN Odessa Lodge (in escrow)

Pioneers

TERRI A. HEILIGMAN MISTIE K. LAWRENCE Dunlay Lodge

ROBERT M. BRAND JULIE A. BRUTON Orange Grove Lodge

BRENDA G. VAHLENKAMP Old Glory Lodge

MARK B. WOBUS Paige Lodge

DEIDRE L. KLEMT ETHEL R. KLEMT Paul Vogt Lodge

LORRIE DUGIE BETTY J. GEST DIANNE V. MERRELL DAVID W. STAGLIK Pershing Lodge

ALMA PLOCH Piney Woods Lodge

JOSEPH P. PONCIK Plum Lodge

TINA M. ACKER JASON D. GALLAS Prinz Solms Lodge

CARRIE S. KINSEY MARSHA M. KUBENA Rosce Lodge

JARRATT D. GRAHAM Rowena Lodge

MELISSA CRENWELGE-NEDBALEK Round Top Lodge

BRADLEY W. BAYER MICHAEL S. BAYER LISA A. LOUDERMILK TAMMY N. NAUMANN Rutersville Lodge

HUSEY D. BLANSITT GEORGIA A. KALICH Schulenburg Lodge

DALE D. RUDLOFF Shelby Lodge

CHARLES H. BARTELS

TOOD D. HAYNES

MARTIN E. JAEGER GERALD W. KUBENA GREGORY N. RIPPS Siemering Lodge

KEITH N. KOHLENBERG JOSEPH A. KUBENA JR. STEVEN L. KUBENA MARY LEBO

KIMBERLY A. LUENSMANN CHARLOTTE SCHLUETER DARRYL P. SCHUCHARDT Seguin Lodge

STEVEN W. FISCHER FAYE L. GROHAM

CARLA JO REID Spring Branch Lodge

TERESA L. DEAN Stern Lodge

CARLYN M.C. CROWE

CHERYL R. JUNG

DANA M. MUSGRAVE Taylor Lodge

URSULA DAVIS

KIMBERLI J. DEAGEN

KARA E. DENSON

MARIANNE R. DORNES CECELIA M. PADALECKI Vineta Lodge

W.W. RIEMENSCHNEIDER Yorktown Lodge

Gretchen Finn has received her 60-year membership pin. She is a member of Coupland Lodge and has been a member since Oct. 28, 1962.

Kenneth Jordan has received his 75-year membership pin. He is a member of Kirby Lodge and has been a member since Feb. 20, 1947.

Donations

Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

DELLA M. PANTERMUEHL

MARGIE L. PEEK

Donor: New Braunfels Lodge

Donations to the Home Fund in Memory of:

GILBERT A. LINDNER

HERBERT HOSEA

Donor: Giddings Lodge

FAY JOHNSON

Donor: Cat Spring Lodge

HELEN SCHAPER

Donor: Boerne Lodge

RYAN O. PEARSON

Donor: Lockhart Lodge

Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of:

CLINTON E. BLEZINGER

LINDA K. DEFORD

CURTIS E. RINN

JAMES SCHIMARA

ALLYN E. MEISCHEN

WILL L. MEISCHEN

Donors: Shelby Lodge

KENNETH M. MATTHEWS Karnes City Lodge

Died Oct. 31, 2018 • Age 84

SHIRLEY M. SMITH Twin Sisters Lodge

Died Nov. 5, 2019 • Age 85

BEVERLEY A. COOK Pershing Lodge

Died Aug. 7, 2020 • Age 64

ROBERT L. BRAUNE Kypfer-Salge Lodge

Died Nov. 14, 2020 • Age 70

DAVID E. HOLLEY Womack Lodge

Died Sept. 3, 2021 • Age 78

TONY D. MICHALIK Taylor Lodge

Died Oct. 14, 2021 • Age 91

TIMOTHY J. MUCHOW Houston Lodge

Died Nov. 11, 2021 • Age 56

ANDRE M. KAINER Schulenburg Lodge

Died March 16, 2022 • Age 81

MADELYN C. REIMERS Laubach Lodge

Died March 22, 2022 • Age 90

CATHY A. CALDER Dallas Lodge Died March 23, 2022 • Age 60

CARL E. HOWK Giddings Lodge

Died March 26, 2022 • Age 77

WILLIAM D. METTING Yorktown Lodge

Died April 3, 2022 • Age 64

LUCRETIA C. BOCK New Braunfels Lodge

Died May 2, 2022 • Age 47

MILTON A. JONAS Twin Sisters Lodge Died May 3, 2022 • Age 96

In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members

ALYCE M. DYER Da Costa Lodge Died June 5, 2022 • Age 84

MONROE D. FISCHER JR. Pershing Lodge Died June 6, 2022 • Age 92

MARVIN E. KRIEWALD Dunlay Lodge

Died June 8, 2022 • Age 88

WILLIAM E. HUNGER Plum Lodge

Died June 24, 2022 • Age 94

MARY A. ATCHISON Rowena Lodge

Died July 1, 2022 • Age 70

GLADYS F. SCHNEIDER Poth Lodge Died July 3, 2022 • Age 72

NORMA L. HORAN Pershing Lodge Died July 3, 2022 • Age 92

MILDRED J. SCOTT Rosenberg Richmond Lodge Died July 4, 2022 • Age 92

LEONARD FRITSCHE Bryan Lodge Died July 8, 2022 • Age 89

GLENDA L. BREHM Spring Branch Lodge Died July 10, 2022 • Age 59

RUTH E. LOESCH Brenham Lodge Died July 13, 2022 • Age 92

HILMAR A. HILDEBRAND Spring Branch Lodge

Died July 16, 2022 • Age 86

BERNICE K. KRUEGER Da Costa Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 86

ALLEN B. JONAS Karnes City Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 89

AURORA C. RIGGS Goliad Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 80

DARNELL D. MICHEL Harmonia Lodge Died July 22, 2022 • Age 75

DEBORAH K. BRZOZOWSKI Gonzales Lodge Died July 22, 2022 • Age 63

ADELE MORRISON Louise Schuetze Lodge Died July 24, 2022 • Age 82

RAYMOND A. HENGST Harmonia Lodge Died July 25, 2022 • Age 90

DARWIN E. BREMER Spring Branch Lodge Died July 28, 2022 • Age 82

CURTIS W. PAPE Kirby Lodge Died July 30, 2022 • Age 59

WALTON J. GRINKE Fredericksburg Lodge Died Aug. 1, 2022 • Age 90

TRUETT L. THOMAS Orange Grove Lodge Died August 7, 2022 • Age 77

LUELLA H. DVORAK Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died Aug. 8, 2022 • Age 84

ROSIE SCHUCHARDT Seguin Lodge Died Aug. 8, 2022 • Age 89

JOHN F. MURRAY Harmonia Lodge Died Aug. 9, 2022 • Age 82

FAY H. CALDWELL Vineta Lodge Died Aug. 10, 2022 • Age 82

MARY A. PANKRATZ Paul Vogt Lodge Died Aug. 10, 2022 • Age 88

CHARLES E. CROLEY Niederwald Lodge

Died Aug. 13, 2022 • Age 89

MAE B. HANSON

Lubbock Lodge

Died Aug. 16, 2022 • Age 95

MYRTLE S. HEIDEMAN

Niederwald Lodge

Died Aug. 18, 2022 • Age 96

HILDA HORSTMANN Brenham Lodge

Died Aug. 18, 2022 • Age 96

DORA M. ALTMAN

Weesatche Lodge Died Aug. 20, 2022 • Age 94

WILLARD C. RIPPEN New Braunfels Lodge Died Aug. 21, 2022 • Age 86

MELVIN BARTZ

San Patricio County Lodge Died Aug. 24, 2012 • Age 95

MARY M. HUSER

Twin Sisters Lodge Died Aug. 24, 2022 • Age 85

MARGIE L. PEEK

New Braunfels Lodge Died Aug. 27, 2022 • Age 89

FRANKIE J. KAINER

New Bielau Lodge Died Aug. 27, 2022 • Age 80

LARRY W. WITTEN Stern Lodge Died Aug. 31, 2022 • Age 75

DOROTHY A. THOMPSON Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died Sep. 2, 2022 • Age 84

CONNIE R. RICE Fort Worth Lodge Died Sep. 6, 2022 • Age 91

The names of deceased

are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed.

Camp busy hiring, preparing for summer

By IAN BRASSET Executive Camp Director

As we all head into the fall season and begin making plans for the holiday season while drinking way too much pump kin spice everything, I’m ex tremely busy with working on our summer plans. It’s October and I’ve already interviewed 78 returning and junior staff mem bers along with 15 CIT-1 candi dates and 10 new overseas staff members.

In between interviews, we’re bidding out a number of proj ects at the camp sites to im prove the facilities for our campers and counselors. More information will be in the De cember newspaper.

I’ve also been working on find ing new, daily activities for our campers to enjoy at both River side and Hilltop sites. Anyone interested in pickleball (fastest growing sport in the U.S.) or lacrosse? I work for you, please let me know if there’s an activity that you would like to see us in troduce. I will be speaking with both directors Ding and Nessie about ways to make Fridays more fun for everyone.

Although I’ve interviewed 15 CIT candidates already, I’d encourage all 15-year-olds to complete CIT applications. The perk of completing the applica tion and interview process early is that on Nov. 15 an early bird email will be sent to all success ful candidates enabling them to reserve their spot in the session of their choice three months prior to open enrollment.

We’re also in the market for nurses, EMTs or paramedics to staff our clinics this summer. If you know of a medical staff member with an excellent bed side manner, please contact me at ianb@hermannsonslife.org

CIT PROGRAM

At Hermann Sons Life Camp, we really do believe it is very important for us to grow our own staff. There is nothing bet ter than to have a camper move up through the ranks to be come a counselor or even a fu ture camp director! This process begins with the CIT program. CITs are 15 years old.

This program will emphasize leadership and give Hermann Sons Life junior members the opportunity to demonstrate those skills. We will be teaching you about camper behaviors and group management skills. We will discuss the importance of “being there” for a homesick camper and giving you some tips and tricks to help a camper get the most out of their stay.

We will also be showing you what it means to be a staff member. As a CIT camper, and as a potential staff member, you will be peeking behind the scenes of what makes our Camp tick. You will be helping in the dining hall, you will help set up, break down and run evening activities, you will be observing and participating in daily activi ties and you may be helping in the kitchen as well.

If you are interested in joining the team at Hermann Sons Life Camp, the directions are listed below.

HOW TO BECOME A CIT-1

The  FIRST STEP on the road to becoming a CIT-1 is to com plete the application. The ap

plication is for past Hermann Sons Life campers ages 15 (as of Sept. 1, 2023) who wish to be considered for the first level of the CIT Program. Check the CIT1 box.

Online application link: https://www.hermannsonslife. org/counselor-training-applica tion

The  SECOND STEP will be an interview with the Executive Camp Director. Approximately 150 candidates are expected to interview for the limited avail ability. Once we have received your application, the Executive Camp Director will email you to schedule an online interview.

Be sure to request an inter view time slot as soon as pos sible since so many interviews must be coordinated to occur in a short amount of time. For your convenience, the inter views will be scheduled pre dominantly via Skype, FaceTime or Google Meet/Chat.

Schedule link: https://calen dly.com/ianbrassett/hermannsons-life-interview

Interviews WILL NOT be con ducted after Feb. 1, 2023.

The  THIRD STEP is to get three (not family members) ref erences. This can be teachers, coaches, clergy, etc. You can simply have them go to the fol lowing link: https://www.her mannsonslife.org/camp-staffapplicant-reference

The deadline for references is March 1, 2023. Please make sure they list you as the applicant! Letters of recommendation can also be mailed to Camp. Please do not send the same reference in multiple ways. If mailed to Camp, please send to: Hermann Sons Life Camp - CIT Program Admissions, P.O. Box 629, Com fort, TX 78013

In the FOURTH STEP success ful applicants will be invited

to enroll in the CIT Program in early February.

Spaces for successful CIT-1s will be allocated on a firstcome, first-served basis.

PLEASE NOTE: On Dec. 15, 2022, all successful candidates that have completed their ap plication and interview will be able to reserve their spot in the session of their choice two months prior to open enroll ment.

Note: applicants completing this process before Nov. 15 will have an earlier opportunity to reserve spots.

The cost of the CIT program is $200/week.

Money, toys presented to Trulight127 Ministries

Cont’d from Pg.

When Robin shared Tru Light127 Ministries’ work and its needs back at the office, every one felt the same way and the plea went out to members and lodges to join the Home Office in a donation.

members and lodges came through in an amazing way,”

said. “It makes us feel even more passionate about what we are doing. This is our mission – to strengthen community.”

Robin said even the Amazon delivery man who was deliv ering toys to the Home Office asked about the project and then reached into his wallet to donate.

many helped to make this happen!” she said. “Hermann Sons Life is truly a group of peo ple that believe in helping people and organizations like this.”

In its mission statement, Tru Light Ministries states, “The Mis sion of TruLight127 is to shed truth and light in the world of hurting children by putting James 1:27 into action transform ing their world with love. We seek to impact the lives of children who have been abused and/or neglected in a manner that will show them that they are not alone and that our community cares.”

In her TV interview with Jon, Sondra explained her ministry

Director

Cont’d from Pg. 9

The weeks allocated for CIT-1s in 2023 are:

• Week 4: July 9 – July 15

• Week 5: July 16 – July 22

• Week 6: July 23– July 29

CIT-2s

The CIT-2 Program is available for invited junior members that completed their CIT-1 program in 2022 and received positive evalu ations at the end of the week. Last summer we implemented a more structured version of our Ju nior Junior Staff Program. This is where CIT-2s can join us at Camp for additional PAID weeks.

Many of our JJCs had been trained and certified before camp as lifeguards. Some assisted with

was led by her own rough child hood where she says she and her three sisters experienced poverty and abusive situations.

“I entered a depression and re ally had a rough time,” she said. “I felt like I didn’t have anyone.”

Once in college, Sondra said it became her goal in life to help children not enter the “dark sea son that I entered.”

She began working in child welfare in 2006 and founded Tru Light127 Ministries in 2015.

“It’s what God called me to do –to be a support to these kids and families.”

Sondra said when they say it takes a village, “we really mean it.”

“It’s not just me,” she said. “We have such an amazing staff. We don’t want any child who lives

Camp

canteen responsibilities. While there was mixed success with the implementation of the program, I’m excited to develop this pro gram a little more in 2023. This upcoming summer, we’ll add a few more guardrails and a little more structure to how we imple ment the program.

One of those guardrails is to en sure that our CIT-2s complete the CIT-2 program before becoming a JJC. Therefore in 2023 we have tentatively allocated for CIT-2s in 2023 to take up the first three weeks of the summer.

• Week 1: June 11 – June 17

• Week 2: June 18 – June 24

• Week 3: June 25 – July 1

If a CIT-2 decides to return as a JJC, they will receive a diversified

here not to feel like they are not at home. And we can’t provide all the services we provide without the community. From $10 dona tions to $10,000 donations, it’s all vital to what we do. We need the help of the community to make their lives better.”

To learn more about Tru Light127 Ministries, visit its Face book page or its website at tru light127.org.

The “Good Things Happen” tele vision segment will be aired on Nov. 22. More details will be pro vided on social media as the air date nears.

“I wish everyone could have been there at the presentation to see these children playing in such a loving environment,” Rob in said. “We were moved to tears.”

In addition to the monetary donation, Hermann Sons Life brought toys for all the children in attendance at the ministry. These children were once residents at TruLight127 Ministries and were adopted. Plenty more toys were provided for children at the shelter to open at Christmas. Below, a happy boy plays with his new toy and Jon Coker of KENS TV takes time to play with one of the children.

schedule of activities which will allow them to be fully immersed into the Camp program and ex perience most of what the camp counselor experiences. These ac tivities will include:

• Living in the dorms with the campers, if space is available and sharing the counselor responsi bilities.

• Teaching at least two activities (or lifeguarding at least two activi ties) per day.

• Line serving during meals (at most once per day).

• Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of evening activities.

• Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of punch and snack breaks.

• Assisting with camp store.

Pictured presenting donations at TruLight127 are from left, Presi dent and CEO Robin Czarnek, Trulight127 Ministries Founder and CEO Sondra Ajasin, Member Benefits Representative “Elf” Tammi Sutherland and Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly.

Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kel ley, far right, recently attended a conference on annuities in Denver, Colo. She extend her stay for a couple of days of sight-seeing. While on a day-long, sight-seeing tour at Rocky Mountain National Park, she met a couple, Joan and Jim Urban. She learned that not only was the couple from Yorktown, Texas, but Joan has been a member of Hermann Sons Life for 65 years! The Urbans were very familiar with the lodge hall and popular bar in Yorktown. Samantha said, “It really is a small world!”

Houston will meet Nov. 14, holiday party set for Dec. 10

HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Nov. 14 at Ethelene Marshall’s home located at 8923 Wilson Reid in Houston. RSVP to Secretary Catherine Manchack by Nov. 4 by text or call to 832443-0469.

The Christmas party will be held Saturday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. at Logan’s Roadhouse, 12950 Northwest Freeway in Houston. RSVP to Catherine.

The lodge welcomes new member Jack Ryan Howell, great-grandson of Darlene and James Ellison, and transfer member Herbert Gus Vorden vaun.

Agent Gary Falkenberg report ed he attended a meeting in San Antonio at the Home Office. Hermann Sons Life will now of fer Medicare programs with car riers Aetna, Humana and United Health Care. He said new agents are needed in the Houston area as there are only three agents in the area currently.

Lavina Patterson reported she sent Reuben Heldberg a “think ing of you” card.

Lavina received a financial re port from the Home Office that had been requested and she provided copies to the officers.

Members volunteered at the Houston Food Bank on Satur day, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to noon in observance of Make a Differ ence Day. A donation of $200 was also presented.

Vice President Patricia Bush man has been appointed to the Hermann Sons Life Laws Com mittee.

Doris Falkenberg celebrated a birthday in September, and Doris and Gary celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary in September.

Darlene Ellison, Addison Sewell, Kiera Thomason, Saman tha Thomason and Jeff Krahn were the September atten dance-prize winners.

– Catherine Manchack

Helotes to meet in December

HELOTES – Helotes Lodge will meet Tuesday, Dec. 13. A meal will be served, and door prizes will be awarded.

Members will elect officers for the 2023 calendar year. Any one wishing to run for a lodge

office is encouraged to do so. Contact Nomination Commit tee member Rebecca Henley at 210-723-8939 or Letty Fragoso at 210-218-9423 to be added to the roster of nominations.

Reporter

In observance of Make a Difference Day, Pershing Lodge collected snacks and drinks for the Live Oak Fire Department. Pictured are from left, Vice President Alice Golla, Lt. Stefan Ranney representing the fire department and President Beth Warne.

Pershing Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Carolyn Valek at the October meeting.

Pershing donates to fire department

SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. The election for president, vice president, financial secretary and one financial trustee will be held. The meal will be potluck.

At the October meeting, mem bers brought snacks and drinks that were donated to the Live Oak Fire Department in ob servance of Make a Difference

Day. Lt. Stefan Ranney, a Boerne Lodge member, represented the fire department and extended his appreciation for the dona tions.

Ron Plouch and Emily Wallace were re-elected as San Antonio Home Association representa tives.

Nicole Rae King-Owner has transferred out of the lodge.

Pin presentations planned

Prayers were requested for James Lay, Wayne Kilborn and Lillian Franckowiak.

October birthday celebrant Carolyn Valek received a birth day prize.

David Czarnek was not pres ent to claim the $35 attendance prize. Carrie Burnett won-thesplit-the-pot drawing.

– Dorothy Pawlik

Deanville Lodge will meet on Oct. 30

DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge will recognize 50-, 60- and 70year members at the meeting on Oct. 30. Cake will be served.

Following the meeting, the lodge will have a table at the annual St. John’s Lutheran Hal loween Trunk or Treat commu nity event held at the Deanville Fire Station.

Members extended condo lences to the family of Charlie Knesek. A moment of silence was held in his honor.

Agent Donnie Blinka attend ed the CE Workshop for agents held in Comfort on Sept. 9-10.

The lodge provided beverag es at the annual Deanville Fire Department Fund-raiser. It was a record-breaking year for the fund-raiser and the lodge was grateful to be a part of it. Thank you to all the helpers.

The lodge held a roast beef drive-thru dinner Sunday, Oct.

Deanville Lodge members Donnie Blinka and Janet Philips are pic tured helping with beverages at the Deanville Fire Department Fund-raiser.

16. Proceeds benefitted the Brazos Valley Hospice.

For Make A Difference Day, the lodge made donations of $100 each to the Elizabeth Lu theran Church, Christian Care and St. Joseph Manor.

On Oct. 29, the lodge will host former students of the

Deanville School (which was closed in 1973) for a reunion. The Deanville Hall was the so cial place for decades and for mer students are eager to get together, share memories and dance on the famous Deanville dance floor.

Officer meets fellow member in Denver

Jourdanton Lodge awards scholarship

Jourdanton Lodge has an nounced Kaylie Stratton was chosen as this year’s recipient of the $500 Wiede Family Memo rial Scholarship. Kaylie is the daughter of Wayne and Helen (Tina) Stratton of Pleasanton. Her plans are to attend Texas State University and study political science and history. She danced with Hermann Sons Life for 10 years, beginning at 3-years-old. In her essay, Kaylie said her dance experience helped develop her self-esteem and gave her confidence to help her grow as a leader. In high school she was a dance team officer for the Pleas anton High School Pacesetters.

Bernardo reelects officers

CAT SPRING – The next meeting of Bernardo Lodge is Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Bernardo Lodge Christmas party will be held Dec. 14 at the fire department meeting room at 6 p.m. with a social and a turkey and dressing meal provided by the lodge. Members are asked to bring a side dish and a dessert. Refreshments will be provided during the social hour.

Poinsettias will be delivered to members in the nursing home as a Christmas gift from the lodge.

Members reelected current of ficers for 2023 at the October meeting. A vote was also held to change the meeting time to 6:30 p.m. beginning in November.

Agent Terrel announced the appointment of new regional sales manager Curtis Dishman. Terrel attended Continuing Edu cation classes in September and received training on completing

applications online. He reminded members to review their benefi ciaries on their policies.

A memorial donation will be sent to the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department in memory of Karen Brod. A moment of silence was observed in her memory.

October birthday celebrants were Beatrice Hill and Terrel Maertz.

October attendance-prize win ners were Amita Zaskoda and Robin Maertz.

In September, members voted to send monetary donations to the Columbus EMS, Habitat for Humanity and the Columbus Food Pantry.

Happy Birthday was sung to September celebrants Andrew Harbich and Emily Frank.

September attendance-prize winners were Billy Hagen and Ter rel Maertz.

– Robin Maertz

Marion party set for Dec. 9

MARION – Marion Lodge will hold the annual Christmas party on Friday, Dec. 9, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marion Community Li brary. The meal will be catered, and members are asked to bring desserts. Bingo will follow the meal.

At the September meeting, it was reported the lodge has welcomed 17 new members this year so far, two adults and 15 juniors. Two lodge members

passed away since the last meet ing.

The lodge will make a $150 do nation to the Immaculate Con ception Catholic Church for its annual First Responders Appre ciation Luncheon.

A $200 donation will be made to the Marion Community Li brary in appreciation of it host ing lodge meetings.

Fredericksburg Lodge met Sept. 6. Pictured is birthday celebrant Hunter Reed, left, grandson of Presi dent Marissa Weinheimer and the Hermann Sons Choir who uses the hall once a week for practice. At tendance-prize winners were Lilly Smothers and Steven Weinheimer. Member Robert Beckmann made barbecue and members provided sides.

Rutersville Lodge will meet on Nov. 2

LA GRANGE – Rutersville Lodge will meet Nov. 2.

At the October meeting, mem bers enjoyed a meal of sloppy Joes along with sides and des serts.

Members wished happy birth day to October celebrants Brian Mueller and Theresa Garlin. An niversary celebrants were James and Margie Svrcek who recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Door-prizes winners were Car ol Jenkins, Albert Loehr, Dorothy Keilers, Lynda Wheeler and The resa Garlin.

The lodge held the barbecue chicken fund-raiser on Oct. 15. The event included a cake walk, auction and live music.

– Reporter

Paul Vogt to hold Christmas party Dec. 10

FAIR OAKS RANCH – Paul Vogt Lodge officers have been busy planning this year’s Christmas celebration scheduled for Dec. 10.

As in years past, Santa Claus will bring gifts, and food and bever ages will be provided. Attendees are asked to bring a dessert and non-perishables for the local food bank.

This year there will be home made baked items available and raffles to raise funds for much needed hall repairs.

The building is showing its years, especially the roof. In the past, members would get togeth er to make needed repairs and do general maintenance and hold fund-raisers. Sadly, participation has spread thin due to other pri orities of work, family and other obligations. In 2023, the lodge

Paul Vogt Lodge officers wore purple in October to support Domestic Vi olence Awareness Month (DVAM). Pictured are, from left, Pamela Poulk, Chrysti Friar, Barbara Marquardt, Betty Friar and Glenn Marquardt.

will focus on preservation of the 100-year-old building that gen erations of families have come to know and love, because without a roof everything underneath will be lost.

At the October meeting, officers wore purple to support Domes tic Violence Awareness Month,

DVAM. To help awareness on domestic violence, the lodge will host a local group in the Boerne community for an informational meeting on the “red flags” of do mestic abuse. This meeting will be open to all. A date has not yet been determined.

– Pamela Poulk

Fredericksburg Lodge met in September

Birthday celebrants recognized at the October meeting of Rutersville Lodge were, from left, Brian Mueller and Theresa Garlin. Anniversary celebrants were James and Margie Svrcek, 50 years.

Round Top Lodge to observe Thanksgiving Nov. 17

ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge will meet Nov. 17. The No vember meeting theme is “Give Thanks.” The Christmas party is planned for Dec. 11.

The Christmas party menu was finalized and will include chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, baked beans, vinai grette slaw and tea. The lodge will provide coffee and members are asked to bring dessert items. The party will include pin presen tations, a “rob your neighbor” gift game, guessing challenges and door prizes. Invitations will be sent out.

Invitations will also be sent for the meeting on Feb. 23, 2023. Plans are to invite Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett and

Birthday celebrants at the Sep tember meeting of Round Top Lodge were Earl Fenske and Jea nette Schoenst.

to recognize campers.

Since there was not a meeting in October due to the antique

fair, the election of officers was held at the September meeting. Elected by acclamation was Pres ident Linda Mattocks and Vice President Lila Garlin, Secretary and Reporter Jeanette Schoenst, Treasurer Mary Rauch, Commu nity Coordinator Melanie Rauch and Finance Committee member Myrt Meinkowsky. Also serving on the Finance Committee are Margie Stardig and Jocie Braun. The lodge has a new mem ber, Ellison (Ellie) Barbara Tysar, granddaughter of Max Ba ranowski.

Thank-you notes were received from the families of Alene Finke, Larnie Marburger, Delvin Zin gelmann and the RTC Education Foundation.

Agent Linda Mattocks report ed the Continuing Education classes she attended in Comfort were interesting and were well attended.

Members volunteered at the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Depart ment’s event on Oct. 8.

In observance of Make a Dif ference Day, the lodge is collect ing donations for CASA (Courtappointed Special Advocate for Children). Useful items, clothing for ages 0 to 18 or gift cards will be accepted. Lila Garlin has a col lection basket at the Round Top Real Estate Office.

Food Committee members for November and December are Myrt and Leonard Meinkowsky, Max Baranowski, Jeanette Han

cock, Lana Limmer and Jeanette Schoenst. Thank you to the out going committee members Mary and Melanie Rauch, Bob and Bet ty Porter and Jeff and Cathy Gau.

The meal included chicken spa ghetti and members provided sides and desserts.

Happy Birthday was sung to Jeanette Schoenst and Earl Fen ske. Happy birthday wishes were also extended to Margie Stardig who celebrated her 80th at Chart House in Lake Charles, LA.

The door-prize winner was Pearlie Wagner. Attendanceprize winners were Jeanette Hancock, Linda Mattocks, Jea nette Schoenst, La Verne Albers and Bob Porter.

– Reporter

Brenham Lodge plans turkey dinner, Christmas party

BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge

will meet Nov. 11. President James Hyvl will provide a fried turkey and members are asked to bring sides and/or desserts.

The election of officers for 2023 will be held. Doors open at 5:30.

The annual Christmas party will be held Saturday, Dec. 3. Doors open at 4 p.m. Ricky Weiss and Friends will pro vide music, and a catered meal by Schovajsa Catering will be served. Serving begins at 6:30 p.m.

The party is free to members and the cost for non-members is $15 for ages 13 and up. The fee for ages 7-12 is $7. Santa Claus will attend. Reservations are required and must be re

Cameron Lodge will meet on Nov. 8

Cameron Lodge met Sept. 20 at the Dairy Queen for its quarterly meeting. Birthday celebrant Jason Ehler was recognized. It was announced Nanette Wells placed fourth in singles in the Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament held this summer. The election of officers and planning for 2023 will be held at the next meeting on Nov. 8 at Dairy Queen.

ceived by Nov. 23. Contact the lodge hall for more information.

At the October meeting, three transfer members were wel comed, Wesley Palmer, Kade Weikel and Trevor Weikel.

Jeanette Preuss celebrated a birthday in October.

The October door prize win ners were Bill Rowan and Kevin Ullrich.

At the September meeting, new junior member, Treyson Augustus, and transfer member Debra Heidemann from Bellville Lodge were welcomed.

Condolences were extended for Hilda Horstmann and Ray mond Walker.

Thank-you letters were re ceived from Brady Lawhorn for the lodge’s sponsorship to the

Celebrating September birthdays at Brenham Lodge were, from left, Willie Brown, Bill Rowan, Charlie Schroeder and Judy Rudloff.

American Legion Boys State and from the Chappell Hill Fire Department for the recent do nation.

The Cheer Committee report ed sympathy cards were mailed

Anniversary celebrants in Septem ber at Brenham Lodge were Wil liam (Red) and Ora Nell Kuretsch who celebrated 65 years.

to the family of Hilda Horst mann and Raymond Walker and to Vernon and Katherine Well man for the death of Katherine’s sister, Allyne Ullrich Finke. Get-well cards were mailed to

Brenham Lodge member Jea nette Preuss celebrated a birth day in October.

Shirley Ganske, Robert Preuss and Weldon Neuendorf.

President James Hyvl thanked everyone who helped with the meal.

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Dallas Lodge will elect officers Nov. 20

DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will meet Sunday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. at the hall. Officers will be elect ed for 2023. Members are en couraged to attend this impor tant meeting. Food and drinks will be provided.

Members are also encour aged to attend the Christmas luncheon and party on Dec. 18 at the hall at 1 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend.

At the September meeting, membership pin recipients in

October were congratulated. Sharon Smith received a 70year pin and resides in Wy lie. Antonia Scottino received a 60-year pin, and she resides in Kemp.

Secretary/Treasurer Steve Schellenberg reported the lodge has 286 adult members including 24 juniors.

Community Coordinator Eva Day reported on the Make a Dif ference Day project. The lodge purchased a document camera

to gift to a school art teacher to use for her classes. More details will be provided later.    Clint Holmes welcomed guests Fred Holmes and Steph anie Stewart. Members were glad to have member Kelly Mill er back in attendance.

Thank you to Eva Day, Terri Holmes and Brigitte Robertson for preparing the lunch.

Andy Schellenberg won the attendance prize.

Seguin Lodge welcomes five new members

SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge has five new members. They are Cataleya Borrero, Bryant Ames cua, Layla Ramzi, Aaliyah Ramzi and Amira Ramzi.

A memorial service was held at the September meeting. The tra ditional lighting of candles was held in memory of 27 deceased members from Sept. 1, 2021, to Sept. 1, 2022. Vice President Allen Geschidle read the names and Annette Roecker lit the candles.

A moment of silence followed.

In her agent’s report, Annette reported on the dance registra tion deadlines.

Prayers were requested for the Evelyn Hummel family, Cheryl Kolbe, Pat Tudyk, Maggie Tudyk, Dottie Kallies and Evelyn Nau mann.

The Flea Market and Rummage Sale was held Sept. 17. Appre ciation was extended to Tammy and Brian Beutnagel for their

hard work organizing the event. A few boys from Texas Lutheran University came that Saturday and helped put up tables and chairs. Members were reminded the next fund-raiser will be held in on April 15, 2023, at Moyesway Shooting Sports.

A discussion was held on in creasing lodge dues. Annette, treasurer, was going to do more research and further discussion was planned for the next meet

ing.

September birthday celebrants in attendance were Tom Allison and Velma Huebner.

The split-the-pot winner was Jeff Kallies. Attendance-prize winners were Vernelle Jones, Jeff Kallies, Howard Huebner, Edith Lange and Annette.

The names of Shane Hartfield and Brent Beicker, both of Se guin, were picked for the $85 re current drawing prize but neither

were present to win.

Junior member Erin Gonzales assisted with drawing numbers for prizes and blowing out the candles from the memorial ser vice.

A potluck meal was served. Hosts were Bill and Vernelle Jones, Edith Lange and Jeff Kal lies.

The next meeting was sched uled for Oct. 19.

Spring Branch will name award recipient Nov. 20

BULVERDE – Spring Branch Lodge will meet Sunday, Nov. 20, at 2:30 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center. The No vember meeting will include the announcement of 2023 offi cers and the naming of the Hu manitarian of the Year for 2022.

At the September meeting, two new junior members were welcomed into the lodge.  Correspondence from the Home Office included a thankyou letter for the donation to the Youth Camp in memory of Bill Woody.

Members approved a dona tion of $100 for the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Make a Difference Day sched uled for Oct. 22 was discussed, and it was decided the lodge would send a monetary do nation to the Provisions Food Pantry of Bulverde and the Bul verde Humane Society.

Attendance-prize winners

were Carl Wanke, Alverne Hal loran, Sandra Duncan, Chuck Knibbe, Gloria Gass, Karen Woody, Jane Wanke and Neva Bosco.

Anniversary celebrants were Karen and Darrell Woody and

Benard and Neva Bosco.  Celebrating birthdays were Susie Kuebel, Darrell Woody, Benard Bosco, Neva Bosco, San dra Duncan, Jane Wanke and Ben Havens.

Cheerperson Alverne Hallor

Anniversary celebrants at the September meeting of Spring Branch Lodge were, on left, Karen and Darrell Woody and Neva and Benard Bosco.

an sent sympathy cards to the families of Glenda Brehm Black, Darwin Brewer and Helmar Hil debrand.

The meal was provided by Jane Wanke and Phyllis and Ben Havens.

– Jane Wanke

Attendance-prize winners at the Seguin Lodge September meet ing were, from left, Vernelle Jones, Jeff Kallies, Edith Lange, Annette Roecker and Howard Huebner.

Seguin Lodge held a memorial service for deceased members at the September meeting. Pictured are Vice President Allen Gescheidle and Agent and Treasurer Annette Roecker.

Seguin Lodge junior member Erin Gonzales helps blow out candles with Bill Jones following the memorial service.

Spring Branch Lodge birthday celebrants pictured in September are, from left, Sue Kuebel, Carrell Woody, Benard Bosco, Neva Bosco, San dra Duncan, Jane Wanke, Ben Havens with President Sharon Knibbe.

New Braunfels Lodge will donate to local food bank

NEW BRAUNFELS – The New Braunfels Lodge November meeting will be hosted by Je rome and Virginia Vetter. Meat will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and/or desserts and donations for the food bank.

A catered meal will be served in December. RSVP at the No vember meeting or call Violet Tanneberger by Nov. 28 at 830625-4207.

At the October meeting, Pres ident and CEO Robin Czarnek spoke of the Hermann Sons Life advertising campaign that includes TV ads and live inter views on KENS TV. Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett gave an update on Camp.

The hall was decorated for Halloween. Social member Dorothy Schneider had trick or treat gifts for everyone. She

also donated a German flag in memory of Dorella Colbert and Michael Krause.

Happy Birthday was sung to Karen Harborth and Ian. Jerome and Virginia Vetter recently cel

Austin Lodge will hold election of officers at Nov. 6 meeting

AUSTIN – Austin Lodge will meet Sunday, Nov. 6. The elec tion of officers will be held. There are several offices open. Anyone interested in serving as an officer is encouraged to at tend this meeting.

At the last meeting, President Ed Kurtz and Pat Spradling pre sented Katrina Spradling a 50year membership pin. Katrina has been a member since Sept. 10, 1972. Pat is Katrina’s mother. Congratulations Katrina.

Discussion was held on a Make a Difference Day project. Mem bers voted to make a monetary

Niederwald Lodge presents award

Niederwald Lodge President Don Dailey, right, presented the Humanitarian of the Year Award to David Childress, Fire Chief of the Maxwell Community Volunteer Fire Department (MCVFD). The award was presented at the station on Oct. 4 during the National Night Out event. The next lodge meeting will be held Nov. 1 at the Senior Activity Center.

donation to Meals on Wheels and Brown Santa. The lodge will also donate to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

For the next meeting, mem bers are asked to bring their fa vorite pot of chili or beans and dessert.

Happy anniversary wishes went out to Kimberly and Billy Lindsey.

Following the meeting, ev eryone enjoyed hamburgers furnished by Billy and Kimberly Lindsey and chips, dips and des serts provided by the members.

Reporter

Anniversary celebrants Jerome and Virginia Vetter were rec ognized at the New Braunfels Lodge October meeting.

ebrated their 64th anniversary.  Attendance-prize winners were Tommy Daum, Delbert and Violet Tanneberger, Leola Stolte, Karen Harborth, Doro thy Schneider, Connie Krause,

Michael Huebinger, Phillip Neff, Dennis Schwab, Virginia Vetter and Jolene Meuret.

A sausage supper, hosted by

Shirley and Michael Huebinger, was served after games and re freshments.

– Reporter

Niederwald Lodge celebrated the birthdays of Betty Moczgem ba and Betty Duestuhft with a cake at the October meeting.

Door prize winners at the Oc tober meeting of Niederwald Lodge were Betty Moczygemba  and William Schuele.

At the New Braunfels Lodge October meeting, Executive Camp Di rector Ian Brassett gave an update on Camp and President and CEO Robin Czarnek spoke of the Hermann Sons Life advertising cam paign that includes TV ads and live interviews on KENS TV.

New Braunfels Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Karen Har borth at the October meeting.

Anniversary celebrants Kimberly and Billy Lindsey were recog nized at the Austin Lodge meet ing in October.

Austin Lodge member Katrina Spradling, center, received her 50year membership pin from President Ed Kurtz. Katrina’s mother Pat Spradling joined in the presentation.

Cibolo plans ham, turkey meal for Nov. 3 meeting

CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge will serve ham and turkey from Bill Miller Barbecue at the Nov. 3 meeting. The election of officers is planned along with the elec tion of a Humanitarian of the Year award recipient. The sched ule and tickets for the Christmas party will be available. The best homemade cookie contest will be held, and donations will be discussed.

The rummage sale was a suc cess and earned $1,500 for Quilts of Valor (qovf.org), the lodge’s Matching Funds recipient this year.

The donation will be presented at the Christmas party on Satur day, Dec. 3, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The menu will be bacon wrapped chicken thighs from Next Door Catering and salad from Pasha’s. Tickets sales will begin at the No vember meeting. The party will include a casino night. Contact a lodge officer for tickets.

The lodge welcomes new ju nior members Sofia Rose Garcia, Taryn Annelise Barnes, Addison Mackenzie Painter, Collins Abi gail Scholze and Bailey Nicole Scholze.

The lodge celebrated Hallow een at the October meeting. Members wore costumes includ ing a family of s’mores, a tele phone man (who also won the blackout bingo) and a day and night person. They all won cash awards and members enjoyed the fun.

President and CEO Robin Czarnek was a special guest and gave an update from the Home Office. Hermann Sons Life will now offer Medicare products

through carriers such as Aetna, Humana, United Health Care and Blue Cross Anthem. Those who sign up with an agent will become members of Hermann Sons Life. The Home Office is still working toward a new policy ad ministration system. Members will be kept informed.

Robin also said the organiza tion is working to get back on track in community service ef forts and back to its fraternal roots. The Home Office recently

Vineta plans Thanksgiving meal

SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will celebrate Thanksgiving with a turkey dinner on Nov. 3. Call Ruth Bailey at 210-707-3652 for reservations. Officers for 2023 will be elected. Call Ruth if inter ested in running for a position.

The lodge welcomes new members Aria Villarreal, Shelby Rae Doty and Isla Lucia Sylva.

At the October meeting, Beth Byron and Debbie Jordan con ducted a memorial service to

honor deceased members. Ruth Bailey and Debbie Jordan were elected as the lodge’s San Antonio Home Association rep resentatives.

Attendance-award winners were Mary Ann Pintaric, Beth By ron, Jannelle Harshaw and Deb bie Jordan. Split-the-pot winner was Cecilia Padalecki.

Members mourn the passing of Fay Caldwell who died Aug. 10 and was a member for 56

years; Patsy Jean Creager who died Sept. 26 and was a member for 57 years; and Helen Michalak who died on July 19 and was a member for 16 years. Sympathy was extended to their families.

Everyone enjoyed a covered dish and fried chicken meal fur nished by the lodge. Ruth fur nished a cake for the October birthdays.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Cibolo Lodge celebrated Halloween at the October meeting with a costume contest. The family of s’mores won best group and are, from left, Cory Rakowitz, Jameson Rakowitz (marshmallow), Emma Rakowitz (Hershey’s chocolate) and Sherri Rakowitz. Other winners were B.J. Schneider dressed as a telephone man and Dorothy Schnei der dressed as day and night.

held a toy drive for a foster/adopt agency in need. The presentation will be aired on KENS TV.

Celebrating birthdays in Oc tober were Martha Koehler, Jameson Rakowitz, Ruth Ann Schumann and John Fey.

Adult attendance-award win ners were Cory Rakowitz and Sherri Rakowitz and the junior winner was Emma Rakowitz.

John Fey and Sherry Rakowitz won door prizes provided by Robin.

Chosen as the best side dish was Joy Brown’s Caesar salad. The best dessert was a Guadalupe pudding pie made by Ruth Ann Schumann.

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

– Tracy Campos

– Reporter

Fort Worth joins with Dallas for donation

FORT WORTH – Fort Worth

Lodge members will travel to Dallas on Dec. 4 to attend the Dallas Lodge meeting. Mem bers will take part in the Dallas Christmas donation by taking a check from the lodge and toys in observance of Make a Differ ence Day.

Youth Committee Chair Ron

nie Jones reported getting thank-you notes from parents for the camp T -shirts and from the Camp fee reimbursement winners. The Youth Committee plans to provide T-shirts and drawings again for 2023.

The lodge extends sympathy to the family of Connie Rice. Connie joined the lodge on Dec.

4, 1982.

Happy birthday wishes to James Booth, Kellie Booth, Mar rin Booth, Demetrius Bynum, Jason Clanton, Christy Cruz, Amanda Ayers, Kayla Emshoff, Ty Gibson, Nancy Kelly, Kenadee LeBlanc, Maggie Minter, Shell Reyes and Thomas Valenta.

Vineta Lodge member Ruth Bailey, left, receives a birthday gift from President Debbie Jordan at the October meeting.

Celebrating birthdays at the Cibolo Lodge October meeting were, from left, Cory Rakowitz holding birthday boy Jameson Rakowitz, Ruth Ann Schumann and John Fey.

Debbie Jordan, left, and Beth Byron conducted the Vineta Lodge me morial service for deceased members at the October meeting.

Boerne Lodge will present award, pins on Nov. 4

BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet Friday, Nov. 4, at noon at the Center at Kronkosky Place. Lunch reservations must be made by 9 a.m. by calling 830-249-2114 the day of the meeting. Members are encouraged to attend this impor tant meeting. Members will hon or the Humanitarian of the Year, 60- and 70-year membership pins will be presented, and the elec tion of officers will be held.

The Lodge welcomes new ju nior member, Padma Anthena Ghosh.

Linda DeLaFuente was the guest speaker at the Oct. 7 meet ing. Linda is the coordinator for the Meals on Wheels program in Kendall County. She explained this service provides nutritious meals, a safety check and much needed human interaction to mostly home-bound seniors. Ad ditional services that keep seniors healthy and safe are offered, like pet food delivery, mental health support and education, socializa tion and transportation.

Meals on Wheels serves the community of Kendall County by providing more than 250 daily meals. Clients are primarily older than 55, and because of physical limitations or financial difficul ties they struggle to shop for or

prepare meals for themselves. Volunteers pick up prepared meals at the Center at Kronkosky Place and deliver them along a pre-determined route directly to the homes of the clients. Meals on Wheels ask for a voluntary donation of $3 per meal but will serve a client regardless of their ability to pay. If you know some one faced with hunger, social isolation, physical or financial challenges, or the inability to eat healthy meals, contact Linda at

the Center at Kronkosky Place at 830-249-2114.

Condolences are extended to the family of Jane Denise Haber man. The lodge will make a $20 donation to the Retirement Home in her memory.

Marilyn Vogt read correspon dence from the Home Office thanking the lodge for the me morial made to the Retirement Home in memory of Emily Zins meister.

The lodge had two Make a Dif

ference Day service projects. One was a clothing donation to the thrift shop located at the Center at Kronkosky Place. All proceeds raised from sales in the thrift shop benefits the senior center and goes toward center expens es. A $500 monetary donation was made to the Meals on Wheels program to help the elderly, sick or disadvantaged seniors of the community have nutritious

meals daily.

Mike Solarczyk celebrated his birthday on Oct. 17.

Congratulations to Jack and Esther Faecher who celebrated their 59th anniversary on Oct. 5 and to Harvey and Marilyn Vogt on their 57th anniversary on Oct. 16.

Jack Faecher won the October door prize.

– Barbara D’Spain

Old Glory appoints committee chairman

OLD GLORY – Old Glory Lodge met in October with three-year-old Owen Lindsay leading the pledge of alle giance.

With the election of officers approaching, Mike Pyron was nominated as chairman of the Nominating Committee.

Members were glad to have Verlene Corzine in attendance following her recovery as well as Gladys Vahlenkamp who is now a resident in Aspermont.

The trustees have cleaned and sprayed weeds on the out side of the building.

Members thanked Marvin

Vahlenkamp, Terry Letz and Justin Corzine for all the work they do.

Celebrating October birth days were Owen Lindsay, Mike Pyron and Pat Pyron.

Brenda Vahlenkamp won the door prize.

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Weesatche Lodge pioneer receives pin

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, from left, presents a 60-year membership pin to Debbra Brackin joined by Presi dent Donna Kelley at the September meeting of Weesatche Lodge. Bingo was played, and Teresa says no one went home hungry after an incredible meal and desserts. “I was even lucky enough to be sent home with a whole homemade buttermilk pie (my favorite) made by Jami Billings along with fresh yeast rolls!” Teresa said.

Pictured at the October meeting of Old Glory Lodge are, from left, new members Kimberly Lindsay, Owen Lindsay and Luke Lindsay with Diane Smith.

Pictured at the October meeting of Old Glory Lodge are sisters Anita Dozier and Betty Weise welcoming Verlene Corzine back to meetings following her re covery.

Boerne Lodge members James Meckel, Esther Faecher, Alice Quinn, Marilyn Vogt, Barbara and Donald D’Spain delivered clothings do nations for The Center at Kronkosky Place’s thrift shop for one of its Make a Difference Day projects. The thrift shop’s sales benefit the senior center.

Boerne Lodge officers Marilyn Vogt, left, and Barbara D’Spain, right, present Linda DeLaFuente, Meals on Wheels Coordinator at Kro nkosky Place, with a $500 donation as part of the lodge’s Make a Dif ference Day project.

Kerrville party set for Dec. 3

KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge will hold the Christmas party at La Fours Restaurant, 1705 Junction Highway in Kerrville at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 3. Invitations will be mailed out soon with RSVP details.

At the party, members will discuss the future of the lodge and options going forward. It is important to attend for the opportunity to voice concerns

and vote. The 2023 meet ing schedule will also be dis cussed.

Meetings will be held at the Hill Country Veterans Center going forward unless other wise noted. Call Juanice Grona at 830-864-4095 for details.

The Hill Country Veterans Cen ter is located at 411 Mead owview Lane in Kerrville.

– Juanice Grona

Gay Hill plans holiday donation

GAY HILL – Gay Hill Lodge will meet on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at Smitty’s Café.

At the October meeting, members voted to make a do nation to the “Stars of Joy,” an or ganization that collects Christ mas presents for children in the state’s care.

Birthday celebrants this quar ter were Ruth Ganske, David Roehling and Janice Rander mann.   A cheer card was sent to Holly Lehde.

Agent Donnie Blinka was in at tendance.

– Patsy Fischer

Giddings welcomes new member

GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will meet Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Si los Hall.

The lodge welcomes new member, Grasyn Martinez. Gra syn is a new addition to the James Martinez family of Gid dings.

A $200 donation was sent to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Members extended their con dolences to the family of Terry Davis. He was a very active direc tor of the Sons of Hermann Hall.

Members enjoyed a pizza din ner from Reba’s Restaurant in Giddings. In celebration of Pat Abell’s birthday, everyone also enjoyed a Jello Cake prepared by Bonnie Hinkston.

– Patricia Abell

Rosenberg-Richmond meets Dec. 12

ROSENBERG – RosenbergRichmond Lodge will meet Dec. 12. Turkey, dressing and dessert will be served and games will be played.

Members are asked to bring non-perishable food items for the Helping Hands pantry.

At the October meeting, new officers were elected for 2023. They are Calvin Lamen sky, president; Fred Maynard, vice-president; and Cary La mensky, three-year Finance Committee member.

Membership Coordinator Ep pie Kostak reported a sympa thy card was sent to the family of Janice Pryor.

A moment of silence was ob served for deceased members Eleanor Ernest, Janie Sitka and Janice Pryor.

Community Coordinator Will liam Benton thanked all the members who helped with National Night Out. The food drive will be Nov. 29.

Door prizes were donated by Calvin and Joyce Lamensky,

Cathy Winsor, William and Bar bie Benton.

Attendance-prize winners were Joe Thomason, Bill Boyd, Mal colm Krause, Wayne Schmidt and Marjorie Orsak.

There were 42 members and guests in attendance. A ca tered meal of enchilada casse role was served, and members provided desserts. Margie Krenek gave the blessing and Kevin Engelhardt helped serve.

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Hochheim-Prairie reelects officers

YOAKUM – Hochheim Prairie Lodge will meet on Sunday, Nov. 6.

At the October meeting, all current officers were reelected to serve in 2023. The officers are President Janet Zabransky, Vice President Roberta Wenzel, Finan cial and Corresponding Secretary Carolyn Hoepfl, Treasurer Wilburn Pargmann and Financial Trustees, Charlie Hoepfl, Debbie Zinke and

Joyce Word. Roberta Wenzel reported send ing a sympathy card to the Orline Kolm family and a get-well card to Bob Jungman. A moment of silent prayer was observed for Orline.

Carolyn Hoepfl read condolenc es from the Pauline Ward, Orline Kolm and Luella Dvorak families. The lodge received acknowledg ments from Holy Cross Lutheran Church and Bluebonnet Youth

Ranch for the memorial dona tions.

For Make a Difference Day, the lodge planned to donate to the Carl and Mary Welhausen Library and to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Anniversary celebrants were James and Mila Nolte.

The attendance-prize winner was Wilburn Pargmann.

– Carolyn Hoepf

Corpus Christi will hold election Nov. 1

CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will meet Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Millers Barbecue. The election of officers will be held and the schedule for 2023 will be set.

At the October meeting at the Hilltop Community Center, members enjoyed a potluck din ner, games and Halloween treats. Members Dwayne Hunt and Cassandra Perez celebrated birthdays in October.

Door prize winners at the Corpus Christi Lodge October meeting were, from left, Kiersten Hunt, Ray Garica and Shelly Hunt.

October birthday celebrants Cassandra Perez and Dewayne Hunt received gifts at the Corpus Christi Lodge October meeting.

Shelly Hunt, Ray Garcia and Kiersten Hunt won door prizes and Megan Hunt won the 50/50 prize.

– Darlette Brandon

The 50/50 winner at the Corpus Christi Lodge Octo ber meeting was Megan Hunt, right, pictured with her daughter Alivia.

Taylor Lodge met and celebrated Agnes Eschberger’s 90th birthday that was on Oct. 16. She was presented flowers and a cake for the celebration. Agnes always has a smile on her face and is a joy to be around. She is wished many more birthday celebrations.

Taylor Lodge member turns 90

Mission-Alamo Lodge welcomes new members

SAN ANTONIO – Mission-Ala mo Lodge will meet on Jan. 25, 2023.

A holiday celebration will not be held this year.

The lodge welcomes new members Karrigan Gale Her nandez, Eliana Rylee Pyka and Heather Marie Spengler. Trans ferring out of the lodge are James F. Carson Jr., Sue E. Hays

and Sharon L. Carson.

Congratulations to Joyce Kne upper for her appointment to the Hermann Sons Life Member Benefits Committee.  September birthday cel ebrants were Georgia Hall and John Hall. September anniver sary celebrants were Carol and Terry Swan, 56 years.

– Reporter

Bexar will hold Christmas party on Dec. 3 at VFW post

SAN ANTONIO – Dust off your lucky dice and break out your Christmas sweaters because Bexar Lodge invites you to its 2022 holiday party: A Christ mas in Vegas! The party will be held Dec. 3 at the VFW Post 8541, 2222 Austin Hwy. in San Antonio from 4-9 p.m.

There will be plenty of games for all ages, a dinner of roast turkey with plenty of fixings, a chance to mingle with friends and meet the 2023 lodge of ficers. The Northwest dancers will perform.

There will be plenty of chanc es to win raffle prizes including tickets to the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theater, San Antonio Zoo and San Antonio Missions, a tool set and a dog lover’s prize pack full of treats.

Special guest Santa, dressed

in his Elvis jumpsuit, will make an appearance.

To join in on this evening of fun, friends and surprises, contact Lisa Rozacky at 210838-3306 or Linda Wehmeyer at 210-834-3300 to RSVP. Nonmembers will pay a fee of $10. Non-members who would like Santa to present their child with a gift should bring a wrapped toy and give it to Lisa Rozacky.

The lodge will be collecting donations of knee-high socks, poly-fill, loose catnip, string and fleece to be used to make dog and cat toys for the San Antonio Humane Society for the Join Hands Day project in May. For every item you do nate, you’ll receive a ticket to be used in the in-house raffle.

Da Costa will elect officers on Nov. 7

DA COSTA – Da Costa Lodge will meet Monday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. Note the meeting was moved to Monday due to the election.

The election of lodge and Home Association officers will be held. Several positions need to be filled, so member involvement is needed to con tinue the success of the lodge. Six meetings are held per year.

The Winter Social will be held Saturday, Dec. 10. Doors open at 5 p.m. The dancers will per form at 5:30 p.m., Santa will ar rive at 5:45 p.m. and a catered

meal of beef enchiladas with dessert will be served at 6 p.m. Presentations are scheduled for 7 p.m. and a public dance with music by Stephanie Ross and the Southern Drive Band will held from 8 p.m. to mid night.

A silent auction will be held to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Donations are appreci ated as well as canned good donations for VCAM. Junior members will receive a gift from the lodge. The event and festivities are free to members.

The fee for a guest meal and

dance ticket is $15 per person. RSVP online by Dec. 3, 2022, at http://bit.ly/cs2022res

Lodge cookbooks will be sold at the social. They make great gifts, especially for Christmas.

Mark those calendars for the New Year’s Eve Dance on Dec. 31 featuring The Tainted Heart Band. (Open to those 13 years of age or older). Stay tuned for more details.

Contact the hall at 361-5782039 or President Sayra Boop at 361-676-6947 with any questions.

– Sayra Boop

Anton Wenzel celebrates anniversary

SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge will meet Nov. 10 and will serve ham and chicken. Mem bers are asked to bring a side dish.

The lodge celebrated its 125th

anniversary on Oct. 4. A catered dinner was served, and President Larry Burns talked about the his tory of the lodge and his goal to increase membership.

A raffle was held in conjunction

with the anniversary. Jess Garcia won the grand prize of a 65-inch TV with wall mount.

Members discussed raising membership dues in 2023.

Harmonia to celebrate Thanksgiving Nov. 10

San Antonio – Harmonia Lodge will hold the Thanksgiv ing meeting on Nov. 10. A ca tered meal will be served, so members are asked to RSVP by call or text to John Hoog at 210-86-2029 or Mike Warneke at 210-287-7067.

Members are requested to bring unwrapped toys or a mon etary donation for the lodge’s annual Christmas donation to the Blue Santa program. The election of officers will be held. At the October meeting, mem

bers and guests enjoyed a tradi tional Oktoberfest sausage and sauerkraut dinner with red cab bage and diced potatoes pre pared by Albert Ranzau, Steve Prewitt and Mike Beam who also served the meal with help from Brad Dietrich.

The Hermann Sons German Band, directed by Paul Conner, entertained. After the pledge of allegiance, the band played the “Star Spangled Banner.” Each branch of the military was hon ored with a salute. Including the

band members, approximately 50 to 60 members and guests were present.

October birthday celebrants were Albert Ranzau and Brad Dietrich.

Attendance-prize winners were Charles Kretzschmar and Bill Witteman, and the split-the-pot winner was Mike Warneke, who donated it back for another draw. German band member Mike Smartwick won on the second draw.

Mission-Alamo Lodge President Dianne Cline, from left, recognized September birthday celebrants Georgia Hall and John Hall.

Emma Moya, center, receives her split-the-pot win nings from Anton Lodge President Marie Dorrell. Gavin Prescott drew Emma’s name.

Anton Lodge President Marie Dorrell presents a birthday gift to Joe Jaramillo.

Prinz Solms Lodge presents membership pins

BULVERDE – Prinz Solms

Lodge will meet Sunday, Nov. 13, at 5 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center.

At the October meeting, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saa thoff presented membership pins.

Present to receive their pins were Teresa B. Friesenhahn, 60 years; Clarence “Butch” Ger fers, 60 years; and Kristopher Klabunde, 50 years.

President Cliff Klabunde will present pins to several mem bers who are in nursing homes. Congratulations to all the re cipients.

Community Coordinator Jack ie Oldfield has tickets available for the next S.T.A.G.E. presenta tion of “Plaza Suite.”

Members approved a dona tion for the Home Office Toy Drive for the Trulight127 foster/ adopt agency.

Following the meeting, mem bers enjoyed bingo and the op portunity to visit with friends.

– Reporter

Flatonia party set for Dec.

FLATONIA – Flatonia Lodge will hold a Christmas party

Dec. 8 at Darlin’s Diner in Flato nia at noon.

The lodge met for its quarterly meeting and welcomed three new members.

Birthday celebrants were Kar

en Novak, Caroline Flores, Mat thew Bean, Helen Steinhauser, David Zapalac and Lauren Bla huta.

Celebrating

were

and Ken Ponder. Judy Pate won the door prize. – Helen Steinhauser

Kypfer-Salge will hold party on Dec. 2

CLEAR SPRINGS – KypferSalge Lodge will meet Dec. 2. Christmas decorating is planned, and finger foods will be served. There will be no meeting in November.

The Christmas party will be held Dec. 11, and a catered meal will be served. For reser vations, call Nelrose Koepp at 830-625-5617. Doors open at noon and the meal is at 1 p.m. Awards will be presented, and Santa Claus will make an ap pearance. Members are asked to bring a game gift.

At the October meeting, the lodge welcomed new junior member Kenzie Rose.

In the Cheer Committee re port, Nelrose said get-well cards were sent to Jim Sureddin and Nancy Brinkkoeter. A moment of silence was observed for two members who recently passed away, Lillian Soechting, a social member, and Regie Hildebrand.

Members voted to donate to the Home Office toy drive to

benefit TruLight127 Ministries, a foster/adopt agency in the San Antonio area.

Celebrating birthdays in Oc tober and November are Den nis Koepp, Kathy Noble and Josh Carpio. Anniversary cele

brants are Sarah and Drake Saur and Melia and Josh Carpio. Attendance-prize winners were Oran Koepp, Kery Noble, Hanneloria Brotze, Melia Carpio and Merry Brinkkoeter.

– Darline Preiss

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, left, and Prinz Solms Lodge President Cliff Klabunde, right, presented a 60-year membership pin to Butch Gerfers Jr. during the October meeting.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, left, and Prinz Solms Lodge President Cliff Klabunde presented a 60-year membership pin to Te resa B. Friensenhahn during the October meeting.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, left, and Prinz Solms Lodge President Cliff Klabunde, right, presented a 50-year membership pin to Kristopher Klabunde during the October meeting.

Anniversary celebrants recognized at the October meeting of Prinz Solms Lodge were, from left, Aubrey and JoAnn Herry and Teresa and Doug Saathoff.

Prinz Solms Lodge recognized birthday celebrants Aubrey Herry, Will Laubach and Tom Pardue at the October meeting.

Birthday and anniversary celebrants recognized at the Kypfer-Salge Lodge October meeting were, from left, Merry Brinkkoeter, Art Brink koeter, Josh Carpio, Malia Carpio, Dennis Koepp and Sarah Saur.

Coupland presents pins, award at Family Night

COUPLAND – Coupland Lodge presented the Humanitarian of the Year Award, membership pins and a scholarship during the 2022 Annual Family Night.

Glenda Gebert was the 2022 Humanitarian of the Year Award recipient for her excellent work promoting the lodge and for her service to the community.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff was in attendance and presented membership pins. Calvin Ging and Glenn Krieg each received 75-year membership pins. Calvin has been a member since Dec. 12, 1947, and Glenn has been a member since March 13, 1947.

William Albert received a 70year pin. He has been a member since June 22, 1951. He did not receive his pin in 2021 due to CO VID. Randall Remmert received a 60-year pin and has been a mem ber since Oct. 19, 1962.

Other 60-year pin recipients, not in attendance, were C.R. Borcherding, Gretchen L. Finn, Charlotte R. Hatless, Bryan W. Kruse, Nancy A. McAlexander, Sharon L. Schroeder and Kathy L. Tidwell.

The 2022 $1,000 scholarship recipient is Haley Pottle. Haley is a graduate of Grapevine Faith Christian School and is attending The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass., where she is fo cusing on pre-med studies. Haley has an impressive academic re cord along with leadership and service in church, community, school organizations and sports.

– Reporter

Cat Spring party Dec. 8

CAT SPRING – The Cat Spring Lodge Christmas party will be held Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. A ca tered turkey and dressing din ner will be provided, and mem bers are asked to bring sides or desserts.

The Humanitarian Award will and donations for the Kol latschny Cemetery clean-up project will be presented.

For any questions, please call 979-627-3179, or 979-877-4154.

– Pat Klotz

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented a 75-year member ship pin to Calvin Ging during the Coupland Lodge Family Night. He has been a member since Dec. 12, 1947.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented a 75-year member ship pin to Glenn Krieg during the Coupland Lodge Family Night. He has been a member since March 13, 1947.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented a 70-year member ship pin to William Albert during the Coupland Lodge Family Night. He has been a member since June 22, 1951.

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff presented a 70-year mem bership pin to Randall Remmert during the Coupland Lodge Family Night. He has been a member since Oct. 19, 1962.

Coupland Lodge recognized Glenda Gebert, right, as the 2022 Hu manitarian of the Year Award recipient during Family Night. Lodge President Lena Ging, on left, presented the award.

The 2022 Coupland Lodge $1,000 scholarship was presented to Haley Pottle, left, by President Lena Ging during the lodge’s Family Night.

Louise Schuetze to celebrate Thanksgiving Nov. 14

SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schue tze Lodge will celebrate Thanks giving at the meeting on Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Rathskeller. The lodge will provide the tur key, dressing and gravy. Mem bers are asked to bring side dishes.

At the October meeting, offi cers for 2023 were elected. They are Lisa Robalin, president; Su san Rabel, vice president; and Debbie Gold, Finance Commit tee member.

Plans for the Christmas party were discussed.

Members voted to donate $500 to the San Antonio Food Bank for Make a Difference Day and $100 to the Home Office toy drive for the Trulight127 Minis

Lori Naughton, left, receives the Louise Schuetze Lodge atten dance prize at the October meet ing from President Lisa Robalin.

try ‘s children’s shelter.

Happy birthday wishes were extended to Janet Abel, and the

attendance-prize winner was Lori Naughton.

Poth welcomes new members

POTH –Poth Lodge welcomes four new members. They are Danika Jayse Garza, Bellamy Sue Gorzell, Ashley Rose Kowa lik and Tynley Marie Kotara and one new transfer member, Nicole King, mother of Bevyn Harper King.

At the October meeting, the post scholarships for campers were awarded to Jarren L. Gor don and Megn Nichole Har rison. The lodge celebrated by serving pizza and cookies.

For Make a Difference Day, members contributed canned goods and the lodge pur chased some staples for the Poth Food Pantry.

Correspondence was read from the Wilson County Ap praisal which included a form to fill out to renew the Charitable Organization Property Tax Ex emption. The secretary is tasked with this job.

Celebrating birthdays in Octo ber were Haley Gordon, 15, and Henrietta Lowak, 35.

Door prize winners were Patricia Lowak and Elizabeth Cutsinger. Names drawn for the kitty prize were Nadine Karoline Kehrer, Cassandra Herrer and Henry Fisbeck, but they were not in attendance.

Reporter

Megn Nichole Harrison was one of the post Camp scholar ship winners at the October meeting of Poth Lodge.

Celebrating birthdays at the October meeting of Poth Lodge were Henrietta Lowak, left, and Haley Gordon.

Jarren L. Gordon was one of the post Camp scholarship winners at the October meeting of Poth Lodge.

Kirby will meet on Nov. 7

KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Monday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. and will observe Thanksgiving. A main dish will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and desserts. The election of officers will be held. Those in terested in serving as an officer should attend this meeting.

Christmas will be celebrated Sunday, Dec. 4, at 1 p.m. A meal will be provided.

The lodge welcomes new members Eleanor Corine Seal and Carolyn Jean Worsham.

Congratulations to recent membership pin recipients. The following members received 50-year membership pins, Wade Albrecht, Chester Darrow Jr., Joan Boenig, Sheri Brister, Stew art Frazer, Barbara Frazier, Scott Hutzler, Connie Jordan, Gary Kopplin, Kevin Krueger, Carol Kubena, Curtis Pape, Karen Pape, Kathryn Rice, Don Tindel, John Vrzalik and Martin Wind Jr.

The following members re ceived 60-year pins, Geral ynn Bundick Robison, Gerald Bundick, Melinda Ellerbee, Robert Crunk, Gary Frey, Ken neth Jordan, Rudolph Manka Sr., Glen Muehlstein and Jack Schaefer. Kay Skaggs received a 75-year pin.

The lodge will donate to the Fischer House in observance of Make a Difference Day. Items or

monetary donations will be ac cepted at the November meet ing. Contact Judy Schulmeier for more information.

The lodge will present the Hu manitarian of the Year Award to the Kirby Police Department this year

A thank you note was received from Kylie McQuatters for the scholarship.

Condolences were extended to Dana Caballero, Kelly Kaman sky, Robert Moczygemba, Curtis Pape and Garry Spellman.

Birthday celebrants in Sep tember were Samantha Schul meier Kelley, Janie Leonhardt and Isabella McQuatters and celebrating in October were B.J. Voight and Carolyn Worsham. Anniversaries celebrants in September were Bob and Donna Scheel, 53 years, and in October, Candace and Jimmy Scheibe, 44 years.

Congratulations to Bob Scheel for winning the $30 at tendance prize and the quarter ly attendance prize of $75. Splitthe-pot winners were Tammy Haecker, B.J. Voight, Donna Scheel and Carolyn Worsham. Remember to let others know about Hermann Sons Life and how they can apply for a policy. The lodge’s goal this year is 15 new members.

– Andra Fore

– Reporter

Louise Schuetze Lodge members played bingo at the San Antonio Home Association using the historic bingo machine. Pictured are, from left, Mary Beam, caller Chris Naughton and Debbie Gold.

Louise Schuetze Lodge President Lisa Robalin, left, recognized birthday celebrant Janet Abel at the October meeting.

In observance of Make a Difference Day, Poth Lodge collected canned goods and purchased staples for the Poth Food Pantry.

Agents Directory (alphabetized by area)

Adkins

Roxy Pruski • 210-218-6204

Alice

Sheri McBryde • 361-876-6893

Eddie Ramon • 361-701-0480

Atascosa

Eulla Krueger • 210-863-0546

Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975

Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Beeville

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Bernardo/Columbus

Terrel Maertz • -979-732-1727

Boerne/San Antonio

Pamela Poulk • 210-753-2626

Boerne

Lisa Rozacky • 210-838-3306

Brenham

Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069

Bulverde

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142

Caldwell

Donnie Blinka • 979-596-1309

Castroville

Glenford Boehme, FIC • 210-219-9792

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

Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429

Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Cibolo/Schertz

Tracy Campos • 210-388-2779

Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938

Comfort

Norma Bruns, FIC • 210-912-7511

Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636

Converse

Dan Boenig • 210-705-1815

Coupland Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Corpus Christi

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214 Sheri McBryde • 361-876-6893

Crockett

Pat Fritz, FIC • 832-454-4483

Cuero Wayne Tiffin • 361-564-8144

Dallas Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442 Gilbert Shelby • 214-289-1815

Devine

Robin Rutledge • 210-854-4443

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Cynthia Sultenfuss • 210-219-6409 Dustie Valdez • 210-620-6466

El Campo

Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636

Floresville/Poth Beth Cutsinger • 210-325-6667

Floresville

Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964 Lynn Wiede • 830-393-4660

Fort Worth

Sandra Jones, FIC • 817-295-2666

Fredericksburg Todd Bierschwale • 830-997-2130

George West

Tracy Caron • 361-449-0348

Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678

Giddings

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

Gonzales

Bobbie Polasek • 830-672-6317

Helotes

Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588 Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038

Hondo

Jacqulynn Herrmann • 210-275-0429

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755 Margie Zinsmeyer • 830-426-0960

Houston

Don P. Baker • 713-581-4366 Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069 or 713-899-4138

Jennifer Stryk Garner • 832-596-942

Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727

Gerald Ziemnicki • 713-622-9001

Jourdanton

Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755

Valerie M. Vick • 210-748-5598

Karnes City

Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Katy Terrel Maertz • 979-732-1727

Robert Muniz • 281-986-0357

Kilgore

Alexander Ramsey • 903-522-2285

Kirby

Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293

La Grange

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988

La Vernia

Vicki Hinojosa • 210-338-5002

Marlin Tanneberger, FIC • 210-827-7229 Pauline Young • 210-338-5118

Lockhart

Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431

Lubbock

Garrett Czarnek • 210-315-8152

Marion

Lorene Bielke, FIC • 830-420-2380 830-305-6900 (cell) Tami Smith • 361-648-1025

Moulton

Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938

Needville /Rosenberg

Chris Stoeltje • 979-559-6127

New Braunfels

Becki Lucas Carley • 361-550-9358 Britney Cross • 281-450-6291

Brenda Heulitt • 830-832-1674

Shirley Huebinger • 830-629-1196 Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142 Celeste Salge •830-620-8515

Nixon-Smiley

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

Orange Grove

Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527

Pflugerville

Julius Dubcak • 512-791-7822

Port Lavaca

Nancy Annette Walraven • 361-237-1757

Refugio

Misty Skrobarcek • 210-215-3453

Round Top/Rutersville

Linda Mattocks • 512-736-998

Sales Department

210-527-9113 • 877-437-6266 888-839-7667

Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff 210-422-6996

teresas@hermannsonslife.org

Compliance Director

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

Kathryn Mutchler

Administrative Assistant

kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org

Regional Sales Manager

John Pacini 210-844-7182

johnp@hermannsonslife.org

Regional Sales Manager

Curtis Dishman 281-414-8395

curtisd@hermannsonslife.org

San Antonio

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

Ruth Bailey • 210-707-3652

Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038

Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142 Chris Naughton • 210-365-2009

Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964

Sylvia Zapata • 210-426-4481

San Marcos

Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975 Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431

Schulenburg/Weimar Mary K. Seifert • 979-743-0312

Seguin

Annette D. Roecker • 830-832-0724

Tina B. Ynfante • 210-859-1973

Spring Branch

Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753

Gloria Gass • 830-885-4405

John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842

Stockdale

Ronald Wiatrek • 210-771-4354

Victoria Elsa Del Bosque • 361-319-5214

Jason Hybner • 361-652-6924

Misty Skrobarcek • 210-215-3453

Laura Thigpen • 361-676-8307

Waxahachie

Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442

Yorktown

Judy Wolf • 361-564-2452

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