October 2018

Vol. 121, No. 12

InsIde

Position available in Member Benefits Department

October 2018

Making a Difference

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Reasons why you shouldn’t surrender ➤ Pg. 4

Winners listed from state bowling tourney ➤ Pg. 10

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Hermann Sons Life and its lodges will observe Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 27. Some lodges have already conducted their projects. For example, Corpus Christi Lodge, see photo above, donated 30 backpacks full of school supplies to the children at George Evans Elementary School. Other great projects have been planned. You are encouraged to read about these projects in this issue of the newspaper. But really Hermann Sons Life lodges make a difference in their communities all year long. For example, each year Deanville Lodge hosts a Matching Funds plate sale, see photo at left, that benefits the Brazos Valley Hospice organization. This also serves as an excellent example of a project that not only benefits the community, it directly benefits a grief support organization and grief support is the focused service cause for Hermann Sons Life. Make a Difference Day was created in 1992 by USA Weekend magazine and joined by Points of Light. This is the largest single day of community service in the nation. If your lodge hasn’t already planned a Make a Difference Day project, it’s not too late. Watch for more photos in the November issue.

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HERMANN SONS LIFE USPS 242200 Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas Published Monthly by HERMANN SONS LIFE 515 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 DIRECTORS Sandra Jones, Chair Mike Beam Suzanne Hildebrand David Noak Stan Steiger David Wolf OFFICERS Interim President and CEO and Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Vice President of Finance and CFO Harry Werland Vice President of Marketing Timothy P. Kolbe Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly Vice President of Information Technology Matt Walker LAWS COMMITTEE

Norma Bruns Tommy Daum Agnes Dreibrodt Lillian Franckowiak Debbie Gold Charles Knibbe David Lewis Jeanette Preuss

Robert Prewitt Tim Salge Steven Schellenberg Marlin Tanneberger Ronald Wiatrek Janet Zabransky Gerald Ziemnicki

MEMBER BENEFITS COMMITTEE

Bradford Boehme Frank Brandon Shirley Faske Tammy Kelley

Bradley Klein Ed Kurtz Laura Thigpen

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Elizabeth Byron Tammy Haecker Marsha Kocurek Sayra Martinka

Sherry Rakowitz Lisa Rozacky Irene Schwertner

BUSINESS OPERATIONS COMMITTEE

Brad Dietrich Robert Herridge Tammy Jones Edward J. Muehlbrad

Doug Saathoff Laura Tiffin Lori Todd

Position now available in Member Benefits

SAN ANTONIO – Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly is currently accepting applications for a Member Benefits Representative .

The job description is included here . Anyone interested in applying should go to the website - www .hermannsonslife .org - and click on Contact Us .

Job Description for Member Benefits Representative The Member Benefits Representative reports to the Vice President of Member Benefits .

The Member Benefits Department handles all Member Benefits offered by Hermann Sons Life . They currently include: • Dance • Camp • Retirement Home • Lodges • Community Service Member Benefits duties include, but are not limited to the following: • Plan, assist, attend and work all Home

Office community service and fund-raising projects • Plan and assist with annual Flag Day ceremony • Work directly with the Vice President of Member Benefits on planning and executing annual statewide event and/or convention .

• Collect, compile and evaluate all Lodge reporting • Collect donations for multiple projects • Prepare correspondence for Home Office and Lodge events as needed • Collect and process Camp and Dance registrations • Assist members with questions about all of the Member Benefits • Set up appointments with Retirement Home applicants, Home Office physician and Vice President of Member Benefits for interviews • Compile and monitor Dance Class financials • Prepare annual Lodge and Dance Pro-

gram binders • Visit Schools of Dance as needed • Assist with merchandise orders and inventory • Prepare purchase orders and bills for processing for all of the Member Benefits .

Qualifications: • High school diploma (some college) • 1-2 years of office experience • Must be able to use Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access, Word and Power Point) • Must know how to manage Facebook • Willing to work nights and weekends, as needed • Prior knowledge of the above listed benefits preferred, but not required Employee Benefits: • Paid vacation, holidays, sick and funeral leave • Family and medical leave • A 401(k) retirement plan • Group medical insurance • Life insurance • Reimbursed travel when required

Inside Lodge Reports Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Bandera County . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Brunhilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Burton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Coupland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Cuero Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 D’Hanis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Ellinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . . . .17 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Kypfer-Salge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 La Coste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 Prinz Solms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Schwertner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Siemering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Twin Sisters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Monthly Features 3 3 6-7 8 9

Calendar of Events Retirement Home News Pioneer Members In Memoriam Donations

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Making a differnce Position available at Home Office Bowling tournament results

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You should keep your insurance Annuity bonus offered SAFE Plan explained 100% Families welcomed Recommenders listed Recommenders could win $100 Listing of agents

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Answers to puzzles on Pg . 28 Shining Stars

New This Month

Marketing News

Youth in Action

Read us online at hermannsonslife.org

Retirement Home Two new residents move into Retirement Home COMFORT – Recent guests at the Home were Crystal and Alan Merchant, Abilene; Ron Keyser, Fredericksburg, Columbia Lodge; and Julie Sheldon, Seguin.

Two new residents – Alvin Johnson and Mark Draker – have moved in.

Birthday cake and ice cream were served at the noon meal

on Aug. 27 in honor of John Pirtle, Pat Fleming, Cheryl Collier and Rosie Franklin.

Anglican Priest David Guthrie conducted monthly chapel service with Holy Communion on Aug. 27. Residents Al Schroeder and Kathy Bender assisted.

Tish Berryhill has joined the staff as a kitchen helper.

– Helen Widner

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Cheryl Collier, left, and Rosie Franklin are two of the residents who celebrated birthdays in August.

Resident John Pirtle celebrated his birthday in August.

Friends and relatives helped Rosie Franklin celebrate her birthday. Pictured are, from left, Margaret’s sister-in-law Terry, Rosie, Rosie’s daughter Margaret, Rosie’s grandson Dylan, Rosie’s granddaughter Melodie and Margaret’s mother-in-law Kathy Paradowski.

Cook Janie Jaimes won a first place blue ribbon for her entry of hot sauce in the Kendall County Fair.

Events to the public.

SEPTEMBER 29 – The Tee It Up For a Cause Golf Tournament 27 – Helotes Lodge will host a public dance at sponsored by Harmonia Lodge will be held at The Republic Golf Club, 4226 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio. For more information, call Harry Werland at 210-892-0274.

Braun Hall to help raise funds for Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio. The dance will be Halloween themed and costumes are welcome.

This will be a family-friendly event.

28 – Pershing Lodge members will take a bus OCTOBER trip to the Kickapoo Casino in Eagle Pass. Cost 6 – Columbia Lodge is sponsoring Oktoberfest is $15 for Pershing Lodge members and $20 for

at the Dallas Lodge Hall. The fun begins at 5 p.m. guests. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for The Froshein band will entertain at dinner and more information. later Monte Warden and the Wagoneers will entertain upstairs.

NOVEMBER

7 – The Hermann Sons Life Square Dancers are hosting classes every Sunday from 4-6 p.m. in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom, 525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio. Singles welcome. Free parking under the building. Take the elevator to the second floor. For more information, call Beth Warne at 210-623-3566.

13 – The Western Dance Club will host a dance

at the Da Costa Lodge Hall from 8 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $10 per person. The dance is open

2 – The Hermann Sons Life Square Dancers will

celebrate their 51st anniversary in the San Antonio Home Association Ballroom, 525 S. St. Mary’s St. Pre-rounds start at 7:30 p.m. and there will be alternating squares and rounds from 8-10 p.m.

Caller will be Wayne Weston. Cuers will be Ron and Pat Plouch. Leading lines will be George Rollow. Suggested donation is $8. For more information call Beth Warne at 210-623-3566.

If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here and in the Events section of the Hermann Sons Life website, call Kathie Ninneman, 210-226-9261, ext. 273, or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273, or email kathien@hermannsonslife.org.

Editor/Communications Director Kathie Ninneman 210-226-9261, ext. 273 email: kathien@hermannsonslife.org Assistant Editor/Assistant Communications Director Elaine Soto 210-226-9261, ext. 279 email: elaines@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: kathien@hermannsonslife.org Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication.

The Hermann Sons Life newspaper is an official publication of Hermann Sons Life. The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the President and CEO, and the President and CEO shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of Hermann Sons Life as editor and/or business manager thereof (Art. 38, Grand Lodge Laws).

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Marketing

‘Should I stay or should I go?’ - The answer is stay

By TIM KOLBE Vice President of Marketing In the 1981 song by the British punk rock band, The Clash (*), the two opening lines of the lyrics are: “Darling you got to let me know, Should I stay or should I go?”

When it comes to your or your child’s life insurance certificate, many of you are asking that same question. Unfortunately, some decide to go. But is that really the right decision? Let’s discuss two of the common reasons that people use to leave that simply do not make solid financial sense.

I have a new job, with group term life benefits, so I do not need this policy any longer.

Group term life insurance is a common benefit of working for many employers so why not take advantage of the perk. What many do not realize is that most coverages only amount to one or one-and-a-half times your annual salary. For the worker who makes $40,000 a year, that amounts to at most $60,000 in coverage. For a family with two children and both spouses working, what are the needs for future financial protection? If the spouse making $40,000 dies, the surviving spouse will lose $3,333 in monthly income and will be left to cover more than $1 million in future family financial living and educational needs for the children. Now how far has that $60,000 gone?

Plus: • Group term insurance is in most cases not portable, which means it will not follow you if you should change jobs.

• Given that most Americans do not realize how much life insurance they actually need, group term gives a false sense of security.

• Hence, the coverage of group term is usually grossly inadequate for most family needs.

• How will your spouse carry on and raise a family without the adequate income replacement provided by the appropriate life insurance coverage?

Grieving is hard enough with out the bills piling up.

• If you should find yourself

unable to work or become disabled, life insurance from work may be lost, and due to disease or disability, you may find yourself uninsurable.

• Privately-owned life insurance allows you that control, providing the peace of mind knowing that you will always be covered. Plus, not all employers offer group term life coverage.

• Parents who bought life insurance for their child should not be complacent in their welfare as an adult beginning a new stage in life. If your adult child has a new job or is starting a career, how do you know if they are adequately insured?

Only a serious needs analysis inquiry can adequately determine if current coverage is adequate for their situation, which can change periodically (marriage, children, mortgage, etc.).

I want to cash this policy in to pay for college expenses or a car or wedding expenses.

Life insurance is designed to cover a person for a lifetime, and then provide financial assistance for their survivors for a substantial period of time. I have seen too many decide to cancel or surrender the only coverage they have, with no idea of how their family is to survive financially in their absence. Still single…. what about

the future?

Cash value whole life plans are meant to carry an accumulation value to sustain certificate values and keep the cost low to the insured. This cash value savings component is required as an integral part of the certificate, and should be thought of as the silent partner in your life insurance plan.

Think of it as a forced savings program that helps keep premiums level, and has opportunities for growth, which can increase the face value in time.

Plus: • The cash value of a product in force for 10 to 15 years is too small to consider using for college, a car or a wedding.

It will, however, grow in time to ensure the protection initially applied for.

• If surrendered for cash value, the funds would possibly buy books or a meal plan for one semester. Those of you who are paying for a student in college know what I mean!

• Cash value and face value are different things. The certificate face value is what the beneficiaries receive upon the death of the insured. Do not confuse the two.

• Parents who surrender their now adult child’s policy need to consider the total costs of college and whether or not they cosigned for college

Hermann Sons Life Senior Adult Final Expense Plan (SAFE) • Policy amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000 • Modified underwriting can accommodate some medical conditions (but this is not a guarantee issue plan) • The plan grows 2.5% annually on the face value (For example, a $10,000 plan grows by $250 each year the certificate is in force)

• Death benefits are paid tax-free to beneficiaries (Convert those bank CDs to a tax-free payout life insurance plan)

• Single premium. Pay once and you’re done.

(Except for annual lodge membership dues)

Other plans are available that may suit your needs.

Contact your agent or the Home Office at 877-437-6266 or 210-527-9113 www.hermannsonslife.org

loans. Someone will have to pay off the loans, even if the insured student is deceased.

College loan balances in excess of $100,000 are common.

• Parents would be better served to buy additional term coverage on their adult child in college, while keeping the whole life certificate they previously bought. These rates, bought when the child was young and healthy, will never again be available to the insured.

• Parents and grandparents should encourage the insured to keep this coverage. They will grow into the coverage when they marry, have children, buy a home, etc. Why pay more when you realize you need more?

• Think of this existing coverage as leaving a gift for your child, a head start, given because of your forward thinking. A lega-

cy gift of love from you to your child or grandchild! They will not only need it, but will already have it, all thanks to you!

Another verse of the song says: “If I go, there will be trouble, And if I stay it will be double, So come on and let me know.”

Do yourself and your family a favor, buy life insurance with the intent of keeping it. It really is a means to your end… a means for those you leave behind to carry on. What an awesome gift that would be. (*)“Should I Stay or Should I Go” is a song by the English punk rock band The Clash, from their album “Combat Rock.” It was written in 1981 and featured Mick Jones on lead vocals. It became the band’s only number one single on the UK Singles Chart, a decade after it was originally released. In November 2004, it was ranked No. 228 on Rolling Stone’s list of 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.

Marketing

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Rudloff wins $100 gift card for August recommenders The Marketing Department is recognizing 67 recommenders for the month of August. That makes 397 members recommending 519 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2018. The winner of the $100 gift card for August is Judy Jurnell Rudloff from Brenham Lodge.

Recommender Agent Raelee Alise Adams, Seguin Lodge Kathryn Green Adelyn G. Alvarado, Corpus Christi Lodge (*) Pearl Hunt Gladys L. Amador, Giddings Lodge Loretta Chilek Brittney Dawn Baker, New Braunfels Lodge Carol Krauss Robert Dale Beckmann, Fredericksburg Lodge Dennis Henke Peyton Henry Blahuta, Flatonia Lodge Mary K. Seifert Christopher Boehm, Shiner Lodge (*) Bobbie Polasek Maely Jade Brandes, Da Costa Lodge Laura Thigpen Emma Nicole Broadway, Gonzales Lodge Diane Terp Danielle B. Brown, Seguin Lodge Lorene Bielke Kierstin Lee Brown, Bandera County Lodge Stephanie Brown Jordyn Lee Brucks, Seguin Lodge Annette Roecker Shelby Nicole Camareno, New Braunfels Lodge Kathryn Green Christian A. Chadwick, Giddings Lodge Loretta Chilek Halle R. Davidson, New Braunfels Lodge Shirley Huebinger Amanda Beth Dietert, New Braunfels Lodge Shirley Huebinger Elsee Joy Fewkes, Prinz Solms Lodge (*) Teresa Saathoff Addison Friesenhahn, Marion Lodge Lorene Bielke Marisol Alvina Garcia, New Braunfels Lodge Kathryn Green Patricia Agold Ghosh, Boerne Lodge Marilyn Vogt Sara Beth Goode, Vineta Lodge Eulla Krueger Divinity Gunn, Castroville Lodge Eulla Krueger Caden Zane Haecker, La Vernia Lodge (*) Kathryn Green Stella B. Howry, New Braunfels Lodge Becki Carley Jordan Elizabeth Judkins, Comfort Lodge Norma Bruns Ronnie Lynn Keilers, Rutersville Lodge Gary Falkenberg Shannon R. Keller, Castroville Lodge Glenford Boehme Luke Charles Kuwamoto, Mission-Alamo Lodge Roxy Pruski Lindsey Rae LaCroix, La Vernia Lodge Sharon Tanneberger Kaelyn Grace Lara, Biry Lodge Eulla Krueger Lana Longworth, Cibolo Lodge Judy Schulmeier Almaleigh Lowe, Moulton Lodge Robin Maertz Lauren Heather Lundy, Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Bobbie Polasek

Haygen McGaha, Nixon-Smiley Lodge (*) Michael McMurry, Rutersville Lodge Malerie Ann Martinez, Seguin Lodge Deette Mills, Gonzales Lodge Camila Marie Molina, Castroville Lodge Madelynn Audrey Moore, Prinz Solms Lodge (*) Jacquline J. Moreno, Nixon-Smiley Lodge Kayden R. Mueller, Da Costa Lodge Elizabeth R. Nentwich, Biry Lodge (*) Lauraine A. Ognoskie, Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge Tiffany L. Parker, New Braunfels Lodge (^) Ashley Eileen Pawlik, Louise Schuetze Lodge (^) Ansley Rae Pederson, Mission-Alamo Lodge Lillian A. Pittman, La Coste Lodge Charlotte Dee Popham, La Vernia Lodge Zorica Kay Ray, Giddings Lodge Ava Rose Real, Mission-Alamo Lodge (*) Terre R. Richter, Mission-Alamo Lodge Betty F. Roark, Comfort Lodge Judy Jurnell Rudloff, Brenham Lodge Teagan Rene Rutledge, Biry Lodge Kensley Grace Shelton, La Vernia Lodge Camden B. Smith, Pershing Lodge (*) Eve Nicole Stanley, Comfort Lodge (*) Lily Carlene Steubing, Marion Lodge Emmersyn Grace Stone, Nixon-Smiley Lodge Laura Jane Tamez, Pershing Lodge Megan B. Tenberg, Gonzales Lodge Leslie Kay Uptain, New Braunfels Lodge (*) Frank Venegas III, Gonzales Lodge Paige Marie Werner, Comfort Lodge (*) Lillyana Williams, Giddings Lodge Alexandra Wivrow, Siemering Lodge William P. Woody, Spring Branch Lodge Tramer J. Woytek, Schulenburg Lodge

Hermann Sons Life welcomes 100% Families 100% Family Burnett Family David Bridgette Thomas Bentlie

City Gonzales

Lodge Gonzales

Agent Bobbie Polasek

100% Family City Stanley/Neill Family Comfort Eve Nicole Stanley Mackenzie Neill Peyton Neill

Lodge Comfort

Agent Norma Bruns

100% Family Stoeltje Family William Chris Jennifer William Mason Grant

Lodge Needville

Agent Chris Stoeltje

City Needville

Diana Moreno Linda Mattocks Diana Moreno Bobbie Polasek Glenford Boehme Rayna Irwin Diana Moreno Judy Schulmeier Eulla Krueger Chris Stoeltje Kathryn Green Judy Schulmeier Roxy Pruski Glenford Boehme Sharon Tanneberger Loretta Chilik Roxy Pruski Kathryn Green Norma Bruns Gary Falkenberg Cynthia Sultenfuss Sharon Tanneberger Carol Krauss Norma Bruns Lorene Bielke Ronald Wiatrek Dan Boenig Bobbie Polasek Shirley Huebinger Bobbie Polasek Norma Bruns Loretta Chilek Eulla Krueger Sandra Duncan Robin Maertz

(*) Recommended 2 new members (^) Recommended 3 new members

Let Your Pride Show!

Be a part of our 2018 Lodge Membership Growth Campaign and help each Hermann Sons Life lodge reach its new member goal.

Recommend someone you know for membership and you could win a $100 gift card.

Every time you submit the name of a prospective new member, your name will be placed in a drawing. Each month one name will be drawn and that person will win a $100 gift card.

To recommend someone, go to hermannsonslife.org and click on RECOMMEND A MEMBER at the bottom of the Home Page or email marketing@hermannsonslife.org or call 210-527-9113 or 877-437-6266.

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75 Years

evelyn v. crawf0rd mildred s. gandin Houston Lodge katherine e. riley Louise Schuetze Lodge dorothy e. starbuck Poth Lodge

70 Years

sally ann dearing Rockport Lodge jerry a. penshorn Seguin Lodge

60 Years

alfred a. gerloff Anton Wenzel Lodge randall h. bergmann betsy sueltenfuss Boerne Lodge

frank wolle Anton Wenzel Lodge

doris rutkowski Brazosport Lodge

lorine smith Austin Lodge

mary d. brunkenhoefer frances j. frey gary lee hoermann robert ray loesch dolores e. meier michael l. mgebroff derwood o. ralston Brenham Lodge

marvin w. laffere Deanville Lodge james e. hilsher Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge raymond f. zella Gonzales Lodge roy edward bigler robert v. klinksiek Harmonia Lodge roger alan erxleben Hondo Lodge la verne l. crenshaw Kerrville Lodge

tracy d. granato Brunhilde Lodge franklin menn Burton Lodge larry e. bourquin mildred m. jagge arlene r. schraeder Castroville Lodge linda kay clayton loyce ann pacher Cat Spring Lodge

eugenie ann ripple Kirby Lodge

keven w. dornbusch Cibolo Lodge

olga r. dischinger Kypfer-Salge Lodge

larry james huebel ronnie lee huebel Columbus Lodge

beatrice m. dodson Louise Schuetze Lodge bert e. turner Old Glory Lodge michael r. voss Pershing Lodge kathleen jo lambert Poth Lodge

neal vernon coldwell iv leroy kneupper stella joynell roane betty jo schladoer jay travis ward Comfort Lodge

Pioneers michael e. barton william v. bohach keith l. morgenroth Corpus Christi Lodge mary frances benad sandra d. riedel herman g. schoener Coupland Lodge carol binz edwards catherine p. rabke Cuero Family Lodge lydia a. pargac lorna ann young DaCosta Lodge barbara ann sewall Dallas Lodge barry ray helweg mark a. holubec Deanville Lodge jeanene ann betros julia m. dittmar harold l. lutz robert c. steinle Dunlay Lodge linda d. pechacek peggy taylor riley karen suzette romeo salvadore d. romeo kirk douglas taylor Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge sheila marie wagner El Paso Lodge dorothy j. hermansen El Campo Lodge larry james branecky Flatonia Lodge

donald w. beaver vernon a. behrendt r.c. jaroszewski michael charles rocamontes george martin schraub jack martin snyder Harmonia Lodge h.m. toepperwein Helotes Lodge

jo ann daniel leslie charles jones diana faye maxwell lyttle penny mcardle kenneth w. pape twyla faye schroeder walter j. sippel iii james c. stolte sr. leola h. stolte stephen c. stolte New Braunfels Lodge

bruce ray dawson Hondo Lodge

cindy diane johnson Niederwald Lodge

dorothy leen meyer Houston Lodge

michael w. pilsner Nordheim Lodge

becky ann g. ramirez annette l. crabb tripp Karnes City Lodge

william r. wostal Orange Grove Lodge

michael l. jennings mary ann medley Kerrville Lodge susan e.s. seekatz Kypfer-Salge Lodge dana kathleen downs Laubach Lodge jeffrey allen mckee mildred a. young La Vernia Lodge richard lynn homann Lockhart Lodge shelley gregory janice s. jorgensen jeanette l. ruff sandra s. schlinger Louise Schuetze Lodge

robert j. balmos Fort Worth Lodge

patrick thomas mcanelly janet schmalriede McGregor Lodge

jauna beth lang Fredericksburg Lodge

connie l. scheffer Needville Lodge

johnny herzik Giddings Lodge

k.d. minzenmayer chlares kent olson New Bern Lodge

sandra kay campion Gonzales Lodge

diana corrales beagle michael j. lowthorp henry a. weltner jr.

Pershing Lodge kenneth w. eilers janice m. perkins betty lou wallace Plum Lodge leonard j. reinhard michael c. renhard robert j. reinhard Poth Lodge gloria a. kuempel ruby l. schoen Richland Lodge billy ray kubena Roscoe Lodge jennifer w. hoelscher Rowena Lodge gladys m. dittrich Rutersville Lodge patrick lyn jennings San Patricio County Lodge brian k. viereck Sealy Lodge continued on pg. 7

60 Years continued from Pg. 6 marvin d. leber roland b. naumann connie schievelbein Seguin Lodge mark e. kirschke jo ann schovajsa delvin j. syPtak Shelby Lodge john r. boettiger s.w. mcglothlin Siemering Lodge leonhardt henry laubach jr.

Spring Branch Lodge christine m. arnett Patricia a. koehler cynthia c. moseley Posey e. steitle bernice m. stolte Vineta Lodge symantha jensen-deign Waco-Robinson Lodge jay b. culP Womack Lodge

50 Years Pamela cathleen tranbarger steven douglas wahl Anton Wenzel Lodge audrey helen lassig larry wayne lassig edward t. marlatt jr.

Austin Lodge marlene g. halsey Bandera County Lodge tina m. stahla Boerne Lodge cheryl lynn davis josePh anthony garnett mary k. garnett james P. holton michael d. Przyborski jr. theresa e. reue luther Paul schwettmann anita anne stoll Brenham Lodge

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Pioneers karen sue rosenbaum Burton Lodge walter charles haby debbie sue sittre roy j. tschirhart jr.

Castroville Lodge debra kay betton Cibolo Lodge sharon lee kaiser Comfort Lodge Patricia ann riek Corpus Christi Lodge wanda joyce jacob cynthia ann kainer cheryl causey sweet Cuero Family Lodge carlotta renee innocenti michael j. neumann lisa stryk DaCosta Lodge angela m. briske matthew claude garnett eva ann oPiela Dallas Lodge

william f. bernhard jr. ronald charles bernhard Paul n. jurena robert e. klinksiek darrel john mccall Harmonia Lodge dee ann schofield Helotes Lodge melanie k. molnoskey Hochheim-Prairie Lodge janice ruth zinsmeyer Hondo Victory Lodge kurt w. gabitzsch Houston Lodge kala maona dumont irene l. michaels Jourdanton Lodge sandra lee cole mary e. culPePPer deborah ann heiner louise e. nixon Karnes City Lodge

Patricia lyn hardy mary schuetz head cynthia l. heiligmann elrine schmidt New Braunfels Lodge diana lynn arrington Niederwald Lodge leona e. caskey Nixon-Smiley Lodge michael o. baldree anita baldree dozier dwanna dale klose Old Glory Lodge jeffrey b. ballard lawrence m. long michael j. munos thomas jay munos james david roos john a. staudt betty j. wiggins Pershing Lodge

deloris diane koehl Round Top Lodge

larry roy dworsky donnie lee suehs Deanville Lodge

loraine g. hilbrich donna lynn scheel Kirby Lodge

tifany m. turn Rowena Lodge

kathy lynn bertsch sheryl f. michalsky lois marie mings deedra ann ruether darrell w. weishuhn Ellinger Lodge

lori denise bourner kristi k. cagle Laubach Lodge

harry h. barsch laurie j. bristol charles a. dooley david P. hohmann gayle b. leonard diane lynn roos linda kay stehling Fredericksburg Lodge sherman lee baker kathleen c. floyd Gonzales Lodge idelle e. dukes charles b. head jr.

Gulf Lodge

Patrick w. wyrwich Lone Oak Lodge katherine e. lamb sally fleet Pawsat Louise Schuetze Lodge alan lee kelley McGregor Lodge juenell wallace sandra c. wallace Mission-Alamo Lodge gerald glen fisbeck nina marie fisbeck mava sue jalufka Moulton Lodge

mary b. groff charlene o. huebner Pamela gail huebner Vineta Lodge belinda bajer Waco-Robinson Lodge constance s. kirk jennifer f. shePPard Yorktown Lodge

karen sue zurek Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge

Patricia b. barton Kerrville Lodge

billie jo roberts kristi lynn visage Lockhart Lodge

nona ruth fox temPe marque fox todd barnett fox troy ben fox frances stePhen hartmann lisa marie weber willliam c. weber Twin Sisters Lodge

irene g. bierstedt bruce wayne moreau San Marcos Lodge Patricik thomas sultenfuss Schwertner Lodge tamara lee dillon deanna l. herring marsha g.d. hill janice l. schievelbein Seguin Lodge blake allyn meischen steven l. voelkel Shelby Lodge gaylon w. marwitz Shive Lodge anthony martini mark alan stanush Siemering Lodge brian keith davis shannon renee davis Taylor Lodge

Marvin Sueltenfuss has received his 70-year membership pin.

Marvin lives in San Antonio and is a member of Siemering Lodge.

He has been a member since July 28, 1948.

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Good scores posted during bowling tournament AUSTIN – Hermann Sons Life State Bowling Tournament No. 54 is over and plans are under way for No. 55. The tournament was held at Dart Bowl in Austin. Officers and delegates had a great meeting and new ideas were discussed.

Thanks go to the Home Office

for again supporting the tournament with a donation that makes it possible to add extra money to the prize fund. Also, thanks go to Board Vice Chair Mike Beam for throwing out the first ball and to Interim President and CEO Samantha Schulmeier for her words of encouragement

to the bowlers and guests.

Scores for both weekends were good.

Congratulations to Patty Thielepape for her really nice 288 game and 657 series, which got her the singles title this year.

The complete list of the winners can be found on Pg. 10.

There were lots of new bowlers this year as well as some bowlers who have been missing for a couple of years, but returned this year.

Jean Dueitt bowled the first weekend of the tournament and now is the only member who has bowled all 54 tournaments.

Can’t wait to see her in No. 55 next year.

Hats off to Hermann Sons Life Austin Lodge members for their support and hard work. Without these people the tournament could not happen. Some of

johnny d. granato Paul Vogt Lodge Died Dec. 11, 2006 • Age 88

marvin stegemoeller Old Glory Lodge Died June 26, 2017 • Age 83

anna baxter La Grange Lodge Died June 3, 2018 • Age 59

alvin e. bender jr.

El Campo Lodge Died July 12, 2018 • Age 78

ann shirley schmid Montgomery Lodge Died July 25, 2018 • Age 81

regina bertha maass Bryan Lodge Died March 10, 2011 • Age 77

wilma P. friemel Austin Lodge Died Dec. 31, 2017 • Age 95

frederic goerke Cibolo Lodge Died June 7, 2018 • Age 68

lois scroggins Houston Lodge Died July 14, 2018 • Age 105

john s. shodrock jr.

Kirby Lodge Died July 26, 2018 • Age 77

bonnie f. towers Bandera County Lodge Died Feb. 5, 2012 • Age 76

joyce marie kelly New Braunfels Lodge Died Jan. 22, 2018 • Age 86

Peggy joan dowlearn Siemering Lodge Died June 18, 2018 • Age 79

sheri marie hemPhill Austin Lodge Died July 15, 2018 • Age 53

larry francis blome Kypfer-Salge Lodge Died July 29, 2018 • Age 76

gilbert f. hartmann Rutersville Lodge Died March 5, 2014 • Age 89

alton a. oehlke Goliad Lodge Died Jan. 25, 2018 • Age 81

gilbert v. kemPf Castroville Lodge Died July 3, 2018 • Age 82

joanette w. smasal Pershing Lodge Died July 17, 2018 • Age 74

willie m. schneider New Braunfels Lodge Died July 29, 2018 • Age 92

glenn a. maresh Bellville Lodge Died Oct. 8, 2014 • Age 62

bradley w. burklund Niederwald Lodge Died Feb. 16, 2018 • Age 54

june rose hagens Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died July 4, 2018 • Age 89

frederick lee krause Siemering Lodge Died July 17, 2018 • Age 71

sharon r. ellis Austin Lodge Died July 30, 2018 • Age 69

donald ray vogt Harmonia Lodge Died Dec. 26, 2014 • Age 66

joyce irene even Seguin Lodge Died April 29, 2018 • Age 56

nina lou mccaig Brenham Lodge Died July 7, 2018 • Age 93

dorothy m. wendel Matagorda County Lodge Died July 17, 2018 • Age 90

glenn brinkman Deanville Lodge Died July 31, 2018 • Age 83

thomas r. boubel Castroville Lodge Died April 6, 2015 • Age 71

Pyron milroy coryell Kirby Lodge Died May 11, 2018 • Age 91

robert n. hartung Hondo Lodge Died July 8, 2018 • Age 69

carl j. oPitz Abilene Lodge Died July 19, 2018 • Age 94

clayton h. gabitsch Pershing Lodge Died Aug. 1, 2018 • Age 93

edwin henry may jr.

Siemering Lodge Died Sept. 29, 2015 • Age 63

robert f. greer Helotes Lodge Died May 16, 2018 • Age 73

mary ellen elliott Austin Lodge Died July 9, 2018 • Age 79

dolores lindley Louise Schuetze Lodge Died July 20, 2018 • Age 93

herbert h. hoffmann Fredericksburg Lodge Died Aug. 2, 2018 • Age 87

milford m. smith Shelby Lodge Died March 26, 2016 • Age 81

charles w. bednarz sr.

Pershing Lodge Died May 24, 2018 • Age 84

carmen rittimann Spring Branch Lodge Died July 9, 2018 • Age 98

charley michalk jr.

Houston Lodge Died July 22, 2018 • Age 90

colette ferdande smasal Pershing Lodge Died Aug. 5, 2018 • Age 85

shelley rae marty Castroville Lodge Died Nov. 17, 2016 • Age 50

michael d. cowling Anton Wenzel Lodge Died May 27, 2018 • Age 83

ginger l. gold Louise Schuetze Lodge Died July 11, 2018 • Age 83

mildred j. orsak Siemering Lodge Died July 22, 2018 • Age 90

bernard c. koch D’Hanis Lodge Died Aug. 6, 2018 • Age 83

ina yvonne Porter Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died Jan. 19, 2017 • Age 90

mary otto Houston Lodge Died June 2, 2018 • Age 86

cecil o. windsor Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died July 11, 2018 • Age 104

jo ann carson Louise Schuetze Lodge Died July 23, 2018 • Age 79

willie mae hugo Gay Hill Lodge Died Aug. 8, 2018 • Age 87

byron a. everts iii Gulf Lodge Died Feb. 20, 2017 • Age 91

linda marie bednarz Pershing Lodge Died June 2, 2018 • Age 80

kyle bruce owen Fort Worth Lodge Died July 11, 2018 • Age 61

PhilliP w. fletcher Anton Wenzel Lodge Died July 24, 2018 • Age 70

ann leyton staas Waco-Robinson Lodge Died Aug. 9, 2018 • Age 91

See TOURNAMENT, Pg. 9

In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members

oliver lee killough Schulenburg Lodge Died May 20, 2017 • Age 94

myrtle h. hanz Kypfer-Salge Lodge Died July 12, 2018 • Age 97

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

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Tournament organizers say thanks

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See you in Austin in 2019!

2. Publication Number

Hermann Sons News

Answers to puzzles on Pg. 28

cont’d. from Pg. 8 them are not even bowlers, but they still come out and support the tournament. Thanks also to Robert Lawrence from Strike Force Bowling for donating one of the bags that was given away.

Buster Schaeffer was inducted into the Hermann Sons Life State Bowling Hall of Fame.

Buster has worked hard for this tournament and never failed to answer a cry for help when bowlers were needed or a change needed to be made.

Thanks also go to Kathie Ninneman and Elaine Soto for the wonderful publicity on Facebook and for posting the scores on the website. There was also a mention in The Insider and the entry form was included in the newspaper.

The bowlers deserve a pat on the back for the $460 they donated to the Grief Support Camp. This will cover the cost of one child’s attendance.

The officers and delegates agreed to continue to allow non-members to bowl. The saying is a non-member bowling this year may just be a member bowling next year.

The 55th tournament will be held next year in Austin at Dart Bowl.

A special thank you goes to the bowlers who agreed to bowl with people they did not know.

Now they are not strangers, they are friends.

This year’s tournament had three more teams than last year’s. So, start working now on a team for next year and getting a second team to bowl so the tournament can grow again in 2019.

Photos from this year will be included in the November issue.

– Sandra Jones

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Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament Men

Women

Singles

Singles

BOWLER

1. Patty Thielepape 2. Marla Reynolds 3. Cecily Kelly 4. Pat Barcak 5. Dana Henderson 6. Pat Potts 6. Shannon Jones 8. Michelle Stuart 9. Lindsay Williams 10. Carol Swan 11. Darlene Jones 12. Lynell Smith 13. Nanette Wells 13. Stacy Kessler

HOMETOWN

SCORE

San Marcos San Antonio San Antonio Rockdale San Antonio San Antonio Fort Worth Giddings Fort Worth San Antonio Fort Worth Dallas Rockdale Giddings

775 728 722 716 712 703 703 702 700 698 698 692 690 690

PRIZE MONEY

$125.00 $60.00 $50.00 $45.00 $40.00 $35.50 $35.50 $30.00 $27.00 $24.50 $24.50 $23.00 $10.00 $10.00

Doubles BOWLERS

HOMETOWN

1. Deneen Castor/Lindsay Williams 2. Cathy Freeman/Kim Burns 3. Alma Weiser/Diane Schmidt 4. Suzanne Kessler/Michelle Stuart 5. Melissa Petras/Evelyn Key 6. Sandra Jones/Darlene Jones 7. Mary Beam/Marla Reynolds 7. Shannon Jones/Kecia Andries 7. Teresa Scott/Darlene Hampton

Fort Worth Fort Worth Giddings Giddings La Grange Fort Worth San Antonio Fort Worth Fort Worth

SCORE

PRIZE MONEY

1469 1342 1337 1335 1322 1317 1315 1315 1315

$160.00 $100.00 $75.00 $60.00 $55.00 $50.00 $13.34 $13.34 $13.34

BOWLER

1. Up To Us 2. HS Life Sisters 3. Bowling Babes

HOMETOWN

San Antonio San Marcos Fort Worth

SCORE

PRIZE MONEY

2633 2600 2563

$260.00 $160.00 $120.00

1. Lindsay Williams 2. Carol Swan 3. Melissa Petras 4. Cecily Kelly

HOMETOWN Fort Worth San Antonio La Grange San Antonio

HOMETOWN

BOWLERS

1. Tanner Hillard/ Bryan Beauchamp 2. Jimmy Schibe/Dale Potter 3. Terry Haecker/Bart Wells 4. Tim Loth/Rodney Ottmers 4. Michael Tofel/Thomas Petras 6. Mike Beam/James McDaniel 7. Bob Staats/Cody Harris

PRIZE MONEY

785 726 724 704 703 697 690 673 672 660 657 656 655 652 652 652

$125.00 $50.00 $48.00 $46.00 $44.00 $40.00 $35.00 $32.00 $30.00 $24.00 $23.00 $22.00 $21.00 $6.68 $6.68 $6.68

SCORE

PRIZE MONEY

Ada

1546 $160.00

S.A./San Angelo San Antonio/Dallas Fredericksburg La Grange San Antonio/Bryan Austin

1328 $100.00 1310 $80.00 1309 $70.00 1290 $60.00 1283 $50.00 1280 $40.00

Team TEAM

1. High Rollers 2. A” Team 3. Gonna Make a Scene 4. Our Time

All Events BOWLER

SCORE

Comfort Ada Ada San Antonio Fort Worth Giddings Fort Worth Dallas Dallas Comfort San Antonio Dallas Fredericksburg Bryan Fredericksburg Dallas

Doubles

Team TEAM

HOMETOWN

1. Eric Ingram 2. Bryan Beauchamp 3. Tanner Hillard 4. Mike Beam 5. Scott Jones 6. Larry Bittner 7. Ronnie Jones 8. Jon Nesbitt 9. Bill Jackson 10. Tom Rusch 11. John Bakke 12. Oscar Oswalt 13. Tim Loth 14. Carol Howk 14. Pat Krauskopf 14. Mike Faulkenberry

HOMETOWN

Ada/San Antonio San Antonio/Bryan Comfort Austin

SCORE

PRIZE MONEY

2774 2649 2475 2413

$250.00 $120.00 $100.00 $90.00

All Events SCORE

2167 2101 2049 2043

PRIZE MONEY $120.00 $75.00 $55.00 $22.00

BOWLER 1. Tanner Hillard 2. Bryan Beauchamp 3. Eric Ingram 4. Mike Beam

HOMETOWN Ada Ada Comfort San Antonio

SCORE

2319 2189 2159 2078

PRIZE MONEY $120.00 $75.00 $55.00 $38.00

Fredericksburg to meet Oct. 2 FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge will meet Tuesday, Oct. 2. A salad supper will be followed by the presentation of membership pins to 60-year and 70-year members.

Members and guests are asked to bring a meat/vegetable/fruit salad along with a plate and utensils.

For more information, contact Hans Enderlin at 830-8951343 or Windy Duecker at 830997-2983.

The lodge presented the Doss Volunteer Fire Department and the Terra Linda Volunteer Fire Department with donations during the Sept. 4 meeting.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Roy Manglberger who passed away

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Celebrating September birthdays at the Fredericksburg Lodge meeting were, from left, Stanley Jenschke, Whiten Bierschwale and Gale Klein.

Representatives of the Doss and Terra Linda volunteer fire departments accept donations from Fredericksburg Lodge President Hans Enderlin, center.

Aug. 28.

Riley Bacardi was welcomed as a new member.

Door prize winners were Cindy Rode and Edgar Priess.

– Reporter

La Coste Lodge members enjoy indoor summer picnic Pioneers receive membership pins LA COSTE – La Coste Lodge members and guests enjoyed a summer picnic indoors in August.

Financial Secretary Ronnie Lindig welcomed Vice President of Finance Harry Werland from the Home Office along with Special Representative Eulla Krueger, Agent Glenford Boehme and Agent Richard Muennink.

Guests came from Castroville, D’Hanis, Dunlay, Hondo and Macdona to attend. A barbecue chicken meal with desserts was served.

– Reporter

La Coste Lodge honored three of its members at the summer picnic in August. Financial Secretary Ronnie Lindig, left, and Vice President of Finance Harry Werland, right, presented pins to, from left, Janell R. Huckle and Lyle W. Haby, both 60-year members who joined Sept. 23, 1958, and George Kunze, son of Harvey L. Kunze. Harvey was to receive his 70-year pin but was unable to attend. He has been a member since Dec. 12, 1948.

La Coste Lodge Financial Secretary Ronnie Lindig presents a donation from the lodge to Jacob Schuetze, a member of the La Coste Fire Department.

Columbia Lodge will host Oktoberfest Oct. 6 DALLAS – Columbia Lodge will be hosting Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 6, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Hall. The Froshein band will entertain at dinner and later Monte Warden and the Wagoneers will entertain upstairs.

Everyone is encouraged to come and enjoy the food and fellowship. You can even pur-

chase a Sons of Hermann beer stein.

This is the lodge’s largest fundraiser of the year.

The lodge’s October meeting will be held the next day – Sunday, Oct. 7 – beginning at 3 p.m. at the Hall.

But before those two events in October, members are proud to announce that the Hermann

Sons Life float will appear in the State Fair of Texas Parade on Saturday, Sept. 28, at noon in downtown Dallas. Glenn Marvin is spearheading the project.

The lodge hosted a guest speaker at the September meeting. Bruce Webb from the Webb Gallery in Waxahachie spoke about fraternal traditions and customs.

He presented Columbia Lodge with a book of Sons of Hermann rules that was embossed with a Columbia Lodge emblem.

Members were reminded that the 2019 officers will be elected at the November meeting. Candidates should declare their intention to run at the October meeting.

– Dave Moynihan

Don’t wait on snail mail! Read the newspaper online!

Go to hermannsonslife.org under News & Events

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Schulenburg to donate to food pantry

D’Hanis Lodge earns certificate D’Hanis Lodge President Larry Huesser displays the Certificate of Achievement the lodge received for reaching its new member goal in 2017. Larry attended the Leading With Heart event held in Seguin to accept the award. He shared it with lodge members at the July meeting held at the Seco Secret location.

SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Schulenburg Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and 7 p.m. for dinner and the meeting.

Hamburgers, chips and cakes are on the menu for the October gathering.

The lodge will make a donation to the Schulenburg Food Pantry in observance of Make a Difference Day. New members welcomed at the September meeting were Emma Louise Marie Simons and Lukas Charles Bartos.

Agent Mary K. Seifert reported 77 dancers are registered. A fund-raiser dinner is scheduled for Oct. 7. Mary K. has tickets for the event.

Grace Baylor reported a sympathy card was sent to Jessica Kaase and family following the passing of Sheryl Kaase Young.

Curtis Baca thanked the lodge for his get-well card.

The Christmas party is scheduled for the second Saturday in December. More discussion will be held in October.

Grace Baylor won the Arlan’s gift card.

– Junette Rodecap

Comfort Lodge meeting set for Oct. 8 Trick-or-treat event planned, wear costumes

Gary Lindner, center, receives his 70-year membership pin from Comfort Lodge President Connie Spenrath and Brad Klein, a member of the Member Benefits Committee. Gary has been a member since Aug. 19, 1948.

Celebrating birthdays at the September New Braunfels Lodge meeting were, from left, Delbert Tanneberger, James Stolte and Jolene Meuret.

New Braunfels has fish supper NEW BRAUNFELS – Sixty new members were welcomed into New Braunfels Lodge at the Sept. 2 meeting. Another member was welcomed by way of transfer.

The lodge did not meet in August because the water was shut off in the building because of a leak in the water main in the area.

Youth Coordinator and Agent Shirley Huebinger reported that as of that date there were 202

students registered for dance classes. Classes began Monday, Sept. 10.

An expression of condolence was read in memory of Willie Mae Schneider.

A fish supper, hosted by Tommy Daum, was served after games and refreshments.

Michael and Shirley Huebinger will host the October meeting.

– Reporter

Chelsea Moeller celebrated her birthday in September. She is a member of Schulenburg Lodge.

Two members of Comfort Lodge were recognized for receiving their 50-year membership pins during the lodge’s Family Picnic. Lodge President Connie Spenrath and Brad Klein, Member Benefits Committee member, far right, are pictured with pin recipients Max Below and Jerry Flach. Max has been a member since Nov. 25, 1968. Jerry joined the lodge on Sept. 1, 1968.

COMFORT – Comfort Lodge will meet Monday, Oct. 8, at the VFW Hall in Comfort. Members are asked to bring a dish to share for the potluck meal.

During the meeting the tiny trick-or-treat event will be held.

Members are encouraged to bring 15 pieces of individually wrapped candies or small treats for the tiny trick-or-treaters.

Both children and adults are encouraged to wear a costume to the meeting. The social will begin at 4:30 p.m. with the meal being served at 6 p.m. A business meeting will follow the meal.

On Sunday, Sept. 9, the lodge hosted its annual Family Picnic and BBQ at Hilltop Camp.

Around 100 members were in attendance including Brad Klein, a member of the Member Benefits Committee, who presented pins to 60- and 70-year members. Fifty-year members also were recognized but they had already been mailed their pins.

To stay up to date with all Comfort Lodge happenings, follow the lodge on Facebook by searching Hermann Sons Life Comfort.

– Reporter

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Vineta Lodge will visit St. Francis Nursing Home Memorial service set for Oct. 4 SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will meet Oct. 4. A covered dish supper will be served and members are encouraged to share a new recipe. The lodge will furnish the meat.

Home Association representatives will be elected and deceased members will be remembered with a Memorial Service.

Members are planning to go to St. Francis Nursing Home on Oct. 17 to observe Make a Difference Day. They will meet at Luby’s on Main Avenue at 12:30 p.m. for a Dutch treat lunch. Then they will go to the nursing home to play games with the residents. For more information, call Ruth Bailey at 602-5147.

Members are encouraged to take part in this program and share an afternoon with the residents of St. Francis and make a difference in their lives.

And it will make a difference in your life as well.

The lodge would like to thank everyone who attended its 117th anniversary celebration in September. Special thanks go to Board Member Suzanne Hildebrand for being the guest speaker.

Past presidents were recognized and presented with a gift made by President Debbie Jordan.

New members welcomed were Makayla Martinez and Genesis Lamas.

Those celebrating birthdays in September were Mary Ann Pintaric, Emily Roberts and Darlene Ackerman.

Vineta mourns the passing of Paula Buley, a member for 68 years, and Marjorie Bridges, a member for 34 years.

Don’t be a stranger. Come join Vineta Lodge at one of its functions.

– Reporter

Mary Ann Pintaric, left, received her 80-year membership pin during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration in September. She became a member July 7, 1938, and is active in the lodge where she serves on the Finance Committee. Board Member Suzanne Hildebrand presented the pin.

Fifty-year membership pins were presented to, from left, Olivia Sobeczek, a member since Dec. 12, 1968, and Pamela Winningham, a member April 5, 1968, during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration. Board Member Suzanne Hildebrand presented the pins.

Sandra Cooper is a 70-year member of Vineta Lodge. She joined on Nov. 3, 1948.

Madeline Priesmeyer is a 75-year member of Vineta Lodge. She joined on Feb. 4, 1943.

Lucille Stroman, right, receives her 70-year membership pin from Board Member Suzanne Hildebrand during the Vineta Lodge anniversary celebration. Lucille has been a member since July 21, 1948

Two members of Vineta Lodge received their 60-year membership pins during the anniversary celebration. They are, from left, Laurie Scales, who became a member Feb. 4, 1958, and Jane Underwood, who became a member April 23, 1958. Board Member Suzanne Hildebrand presented the pins.

Vineta Lodge honored its past presidents at the 117th anniversary celebration. They are, from left, Emily Roberts, Ruth Bailey, Gladys Garrett, Annette Unger, Frances Sultenfuss, Debbie Jordan and Frances Bara, seated.

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Cuero Lodge hosts summer community dance

CUERO – Cuero Lodge met in August and September.

At the August meeting, plans were finalized for the community dance held Aug. 11. The dance was free and open to the public with DJs Shane and Renee Wilke from Total Entertainment providing the music.

The theme was patriotic with tables decorated in red, white and blue.

During the evening, the lodge’s 70-year members were presented with their pins.

Those present were Carroll Dean Blank and Wayne Carlton Blank, both members since March 16, 1948; Charles Wanjura, a member since March 18, 1948; and Marvin Bade, a member since May 2, 1948.

This was a great family event.

Children were dancing with their parents, and some parents were teaching their children how to dance. Everyone said they had a good time and is looking forward to it again next year.

The dance is paid for with the lodge’s subsidy money. The money collected at the door will be donated to the DeWitt County organization that is sending packages to the military.

Ruth Peters celebrated her 96th birthday in August. Condolences are extended to Ruth following the loss of her husband, Elroy.

The lodge has been collecting coupons to send to

Four members of Cuero Lodge received their 70-year membership pins during the lodge’s community dance. Pictured with lodge President Laura Tiffin, left, and Interim President/CEO Samantha Schulmeier, right, are, from left, Charles Wanjura, Wayne Blank, Carroll Blank and Marvin Bade.

Three generations of one family enjoyed the community dance hosted by Cuero Family Lodge. Juanita Peters is pictured with son David Peters and granddaughter Holly Peters.

All ages – from 3 to 90 – enjoyed the community dance sponsored by Cuero Lodge on Aug. 11. Plans are already being made to host the dance again next year.

Interim President/CEO Samantha Schulmeier, left, and Cuero Lodge President Laura Tiffin are pictured in front of the information booth set up for the lodge’s recent community dance.

military bases for a number of years. June Guenther has been trimming and packaging the coupons for mailing She also counts each coupon. To date the lodge has mailed 17,500

meeting.

Get well wishes were extended to Veronica Parr, Dorothy Arndt, Holly Mulligan and Ruth Peters. Sympathy was extended to Ruth Peters following the

coupons. Thanks go to June for working on this project.

The September meeting was a Backward Meeting. Instead of eating after the meeting, the meal was served before the

loss of her son, Jerry Fisher.

Because this was a Backward Meeting, the evening ended with the Pledge of Allegiance.

– Laura Tiffin

Louise Schuetze meeting Oct. 8 SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge will meet Monday, Oct. 8. Members are asked to bring their favorite dish for the potluck meal.

Members also are asked to bring their volunteer hours and information to add to the book.

The August meeting was well attended with everyone enjoying a sandwich spread provided by the lodge.

Lynn Wiede won the split-the-pot prize as well as the attendance prize. The lodge celebrated its 122th anniversary in September but the meeting was called off due to the rain.

– Reporter

Louise Schuetze Lodge recently donated clothing to the Veterans Service Center, which serves veterans and the homeless. Carol Grill delivered the donations.

Elizabeth Markell, seated, celebrated her birthday in August. Louise Schuetze Lodge President Janice Schwab presented her with a birthday card from the lodge.

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Twin Sisters to serve Oktoberfest meal on Oct. 7 TWIN SISTERS – Twin Sisters Lodge will serve an Oktoberfest meal at the Oct. 7 meeting.

Phil Hartmann will provide the sausage; Tanja Tomlinson, sauerkraut and German mustard; Marilyn Weidman, potato salad; Marcus Ethridge, apple streusel; Karen Steiger, black forest cake; and Herm Weber, bread.

At the Aug. 5 meeting, Travis Tomlinson was named the 2018 Humanitarian Award recipient.

President Phil Hartmann appointed trustees Kent Weber, Jerry Gass and Steve Hartmann to the Nominating Committee to select a slate of officers for 2019 that will be brought before members at the October meeting. Helen M. Knoll is stepping down as reporter.

The lodge was well represented in the Blanco County Fair Parade. The Hermann Sons Life float was featured in the parade on Saturday, Aug. 18, with 29 lodge volunteers participat-

Twin Sisters Lodge featured the Hermann Sons Life float in the Blanco County Fair Parade held Aug. 18. A total of 29 members participated in the parade. ing. Some rode the float, some passed out informational brochures on Hermann Sons Life and others helped with the set up and take down of the float.

Gilbert and Pat Weiss were welcomed back after missing several meetings. Sadly, Gilbert passed away in September.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Kimberly Young of New Braunfels.

Gertrude Hartmann reported that Lucille Scharnhorst is now living in an assisted living facility in New Braunfels.

Members were shown the Black Level Certificate of

Achievement the lodge received for its Join Hands Day project.

Celebrating birthdays in August were Phil Hartmann, Herm Weber and Helen Knoll. September celebrants were Alvin Knoll, Marilyn Weidman and Marian Ethridge.

Helen and Alvin Knoll cel-

ebrated 58 years of marriage in August and Stan and Karen Steiger celebrated 41 years in September.

After the meeting, everyone enjoyed cold cuts, cobbler and homemade ice cream. Thanks go to all who made it happen.

– Reporter

Skylar Lindsey

Kaytlan Meusel

Sloane Stewart

Burton Lodge to hold appreciation dinner BURTON – Burton Lodge will hold its annual member appreciation dinner on Nov. 1 at J.W.’s Restaurant in Carmine at 6:30 p.m. This is the regular meeting date for the lodge.

The Humanitarian Award recipient will be recognized and members receiving their 60-year membership pins will

be recognized. These six members will receive invitations from the Home Office.

Those receiving 50-year pins will receive a notice from the lodge.

Reservations must be made with Dale Schwartz at 979-2893824 no later than Oct. 22.

– Reporter

Prinz Solms to recognize pioneer members Oct. 7 BULVERDE – Prinz Solms Lodge will meet Sunday, Oct. 7, at 5 p.m. at the Bulverde Community Center.

Members receiving their 50year, 60-year and 70-year membership pins this year will be recognized.

Members should note that this is the first Sunday in the month and not the usual second Sunday.

At the September meeting,

members enjoyed pizza, salad and desserts and conversation before a brief business meeting.

Discussion was held about continuing support for the Rockport and coastal region still recovering from Hurricane Harvey. Members were asked about community contacts in Rockport for a donation toward the reconstruction efforts.

– Reporter

Dallas awards three scholarships DALLAS – Dallas Lodge has announced the names of the three students who will be receiving its scholarships this year. Skylar Lindsey, Kaytlan Meusel and Sloane Stewart will each receive $500 to use as they enter college.

Skylar Lindsey graduated from James Martin High School in Arlington. She received an honor award for her 3.0+ grade point average. She was a member of the school orchestra.

She plans to pursue a career in nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington.

She is the daughter of Shelby Jones and Robert Lindsey.

Kaytlan Meusel graduated from Rockwall High School in Rockwall. She was an athletic trainer for the football and basketball teams. She completed high school medical classes and enrolled in an emergency medical technician class for certification. She also volunteered at the local animal shelter.

Kaytlan plans to pursue a career as a physical therapist/athletic trainer in the National Football League. She is attending

Texas A&M at Commerce.

She is the daughter of LaDonna Meusel.

Sloane Stewart graduated from Lake Norman High School in Mooresville, N.C. She was the color guard captain and a member of the Beta Club.

She is attending the University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

She plans to major in art or computer science with a minor in Spanish.

She is the daughter of Debby and Jim Stewart.

– Reporter

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Pershing Lodge collecting items for SAMMinistries

SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet Oct. 3 in the Home Association meeting room at 7 p.m. The lodge will furnish the sausage and members are asked to bring a side dish.

Members are asked to bring items that will be donated to the SAMMinistries in observance of Make a Difference Day. Three new members were welcomed at the September meeting. They are Landon Christopher Ziegler, Faithlynn Rae Ziegler and Janet Marie Hoyo.

There was one transfer into the lodge, Nikole Lynn Keller.

President Beth Warne was presented the 2018 Humanitarian Award in recognition of all of the outstanding work she does for the lodge and the community.

Chaplain Tony Valek reported on the passing of Clayton H. Gabitsch, Cheryl Ann Johnson, Kathryn K. Schuwirth, Colette Fernande Smasal, Jim Armstrong, Herbert J. Bourquin Jr., Joanette W. Smasal, Lilliam C. Speier and Kenneth Terral.

Prayers are needed for

President Beth Warne, second from right, is the recipient of the 2018 Humanitarian Award for Pershing Lodge. Making the presentation were, from left, Dorth Rigdon, Alice Golla and Emily Wallace.

Jeanelle Tabor, daughter of Louise Mulhern.

Nora Felan received the 2018 Camp Scholarship from the lodge. She was unable to attend the meeting but sent a letter in which she wrote about her experiences as a first-year camper at Hermann Sons Life Camp.

Terri Armstrong reported members will be going to the Kickapoo Casino on Sunday, Oct. 28. Cost will be $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Lillian Franckowiak won the $25 attendance prize and Pat Plouch won the split-the-pot drawing.

Nine names were drawn for the $50 Progressive Pot. Mary Anna Groves, Sheryl F. Koltermann, Patrick J. Mendez, Jodi Lynn Ierien, Ronny Nelson Boldt, Amy Jo Barfell, Brandon Whitehead, Thomas R. Marshall and Jaclyn Louise Munn were not present to collect the winnings.

– Dorothy Pawlik

Celebrating September birthdays at the Pershing Lodge meeting were, from left, Gerald Peeler, Dora Villa and Anahi Gutierrez.

Celebrating September anniversaries at the Pershing Lodge meeting were, from left, Carolyn and Tony Valek, 14 years; and Terri and Mike (not pictured) Armstrong, 40 years.

La Vernia Lodge honors pioneers LA VERNIA – La Vernia Lodge honored its pioneer members at the meeting on Sunday, Aug. 19.

Members and guests enjoyed a chicken fajita dinner prior to the meeting.

Vice President of Marketing Tim Kolbe was on hand to present the membership pins.

Marlin Tanneberger, a member since July 22, 1948, and Marilyn McKee, a member since Nov. 1, 1948, received their 70-year pins.

Connie Lynn Terry, a member since March 4, 1958, and Calvin Coldewey, a member since April 16, 1958, each received their 60year pins. Cynthia Corbin’s 60-year pin was accepted by her mother, Lillian Kosub, as Cynthia was not in attendance. Cynthia has been a member since Aug. 5, 1958.

Mary Margaret Duelm received her 50-year pin. She has been a member since Sept. 9, 1968.

Agent Marlin Tanneberger spoke briefly and attributed his decision to become a Hermann

Two members of La Vernia Lodge received their 70-year pins at the August meeting. Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Marketing Tim Kolbe, pin recipients Marlin Tanneberger and Marilyn McKee and lodge President Charles Stork.

Sons Life agent to the encouragement and mentorship he received from Harry C. Schraub Jr. (now deceased), who handled Hermann Sons Life insurance matters many years ago. Schraub Jr. is the father of Connie Lynn Terry. She proudly shared that not only was her father a member of Hermann Sons Life but her grandfather, Harry Schraub, was also a member.

The next business meeting will be held Oct. 21 at 4 p.m. at the lodge hall. German food will be served. Side dishes and desserts are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. Members planning to attend are asked to contact Sharon Tanneberger no later than Oct. 15 at 830-779-4641 or 210827-0526.

– Reporter

Vice President of Marketing Tim Kolbe, left, presented two members of La Vernia Lodge with their 60-year membership pins at the August meeting. They are, from left, Calvin Coldewey and Connie Lynn Terry.

Also pictured is lodge President Charles Stork.

Mary Margaret Duelm received her 50-year membership pin at the August La Vernia Lodge meeting.

Vice President of Marketing Tim Kolbe, left, made the presentation.

Also pictured is lodge President Charles Stork.

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Brenham Lodge serves salads in August

Dunlay Lodge juniors give presentations The children of Jim and Rachel Cain presented a program at the August Dunlay Lodge meeting. James and Jessica Cain attended Hermann Sons Life Camp in July and reported on the wonderful experiences they had and all of the new friends they made. Emaleen Cain gave a very interesting and informative report on her experience attending The Ranch’s Army five-day camp held at the Warren Ranch, a working ranch where she was able to participate in many of the every day jobs necessary to run a ranch. The Cain family lives in Helotes and are all members of Dunlay Lodge.

BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge met Aug. 10 with members enjoying the salads and desserts everyone had provided.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Allen Neumann, Jay Neumann and Louis Reimer.

Thank-you notes were read from the Salem Fire Department, Prairie Hill-Rocky Hill Fire Department and Gay HillMound Hill-Cedar Hill Fire Department for the recent donations.

Get-well cards were mailed Brenham Lodge members Richard Hanath, left, and Benny Hanath, to Elwood Jaster, Barbara Haar, celebrated birthdays in August.

Debbie Lehrmann and Arin Cafero.

Sympathy cards were mailed to Barbara Haar following the passing of her brother, Thomas Joswiak; to Howard Grebe following the passing of his sisterin-law, Rita Dahse; to Duane Schwettmann following the passing of his father, Alfred; to Luther Schwettmann following the passing of his brother, Alfred; and to Veryl Neumann, Cindy Lyles and Barbara Gremmel Celebrating wedding anniversaries in August were Brenham Lodge following the passing of their members, from left, Kenneth and Nora Kettler, 49 years; Robert and father Allen and brother Jay. Jeanette Preuss, 59 years; and Ben and Delores Meyer, 58 years.

– Lena Mae Goessler

Hochheim-Prairie visits nursing home

Anton Wenzel has po’boys on menu for Oct. 2 meeting SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge will meet Oct. 2.

Po’boys are on the menu. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert.

The lodge did not meet in September.

The lodge hosted its Crispy Chicken Taco Dinner on Sept.

14.

Delmus Brau needs prayers after suffering a heart attack.

Anyone interested in purchasing life insurance and becoming a member is asked to call Agent Emma Moya at 210344-3935.

– Elizabeth Dorrell

YOAKUM – On Sunday, July 22, members of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge spent the afternoon playing games with the residents of Stevens Nursing Home.

Members present were Janet Zabransky, Tommy and Roberta Wenzel, Carolyn And Charlie Hoepfl and Carri, Ashlyn, Abeigh and Gage Dicke.

At the September meeting, members agreed to make a donation to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Get well cards were sent to Bill Richter, Benie Gerdes and Dennis Havlik. Sympathy cards were sent to the June Hagens, Shirley Wittman, Cecil Windsor, Elizabeth Zinke and Genevieve Balzer families.

Carolyn Hoepfl read notes from the Legler, Hagens and Blaschke families.

The lodge received a thank-you note from Lisa Seidenberger for her scholarship and a letter from Victoria College about the schol-

Adult and junior members of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge recently hosted a games party at Stevens Nursing Home. arship.

Celebrating an anniversary were Charlie and Carolyn Hoepfl.

The next meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 7.

– Reporter

Coupland Family Night Oct. 9 ELGIN – Coupland Lodge will host its annual Family Night on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m. at Meyers Elgin Smokehouse, 188 U.S. 290 E., in Elgin.

All members are encour-

aged to attend for good food, good fellowship and good fun.

Those planning to attend are asked to call President Lena Ging at 512-468-0072.

– Reporter

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Marion Lodge welcomes four new members

MARION – Marion Lodge welcomed four new members at the Aug. 16 meeting held at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion. They were Reid Smith, Annabelle Basha, Zachary Basha and Everly Steubing.

Sharon Grimm gave a recap of the June meeting which included the annual summer picnic held at the Marion Bowling Club. Members agreed to hold next year’s summer picnic at the Marion Bowling Club again.

Members agreed to help with the annual senior citizen dinner at the library by playing games.

Also approved was a $150 donation for the First Responders Appreciation Luncheon to be held Nov. 14. A Hermann Sons Life brochure will be placed in the gift bags for the first responders.

Ty Crawford

Lauren Koepp

Laurie Leach and Sharon Grimm will serve on the Humanitarian Award Committee.

Attendance prizes were awarded to Aven Grimm, Reagan Grimm, Brandy Grimm and Bobbie Ray.

Members enjoyed homemade ice cream provided by Lorene Bielke and Sharon Grimm.

The lodge has several members who have graduated from high school and college including Ty Crawford, Lauren Koepp,

Kendra Kappelmann, Brianna Randle and Kendal Zunker.

Ty Crawford, son of Lance and Kim Crawford, graduated on May 12 from Texas A&M in College Station. While attending A&M, he was in the Corps of Cadets. On the same day as graduation, Ty was commissioned as a Marine Corps officer and will attend flight school after he reports to Quantico, Va., for training in October.

Ty was a platoon leader in the Ross Volunteer Company. He also visited China in May of 2017 on a Corps Excursion and Kenya, South Africa, on a missionary trip in May of 2016.

He was a member of the Texas A&M Maroon Coats with the Texas A&M Foundation. He was both a Fish Camp and Impact counselor and a member of the

Brotherhood of Christian Aggies. Ty was a delegate in the 2016 Abbott Family Leadership Conference and has served as an Aggie Master Host.

Lauren Koepp graduated from Samuel Clemens High School on June 8. She is the daughter of Carl and Chandee Koepp.

During Lauren’s school years her accomplishments were many, but one very rewarding to her was a missionary trip to Kenya, South Africa, where she served the Mattaw Children in the Mattaw Children’s Village.

“It truly was a trip of a lifetime,” Lauren said.

Lauren is attending Northeast Lakeview College in Universal City where she plans to earn an early childhood teaching degree.

– Reporter

Seguin recognizes Humanitarian Award recipient SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge hosted its annual Summer Fest in August.

During the celebration, the lodge recognized its Humanitarian Award recipient for 2018, Officer Hope Vasquez from the Seguin Police Department.

Hope is in charge of coordinating many of the programs for the children of Seguin. She teaches and coordinates the D.A.R.E. programs for the fifth and sixth graders in the Seguin ISD, Navarro ISD, St. James Catholic School and Southwest Prep School. She also volunteers with the Halloween Safe House, Cinderella Ball in June, Blue Santa

and National Night Out. She is a member of the Guadalupe County United Way and has been named Texas and International D.A.R.E Officer of the Year.

The event started at noon with a social hour, food preparation, some door prizes and attendance prizes.

A brisket meal was served with the side dishes members provided.

Thanks go to President Roy Merz and Howard Huebner for preparing the brisket.

Attendance prize winners were Larry Schmidt, Mary Lou Seedorf, Velma Huebner, Cheryl

Kolbe, Molly Koepp, Phyllis Neumann, Brenda Schrank, Evelyn Neumann, Evan Gonzales, Nicholas Torres, Mia Torres, Juliana Torres and Manuel Torres.

Games winners were Robert Bentley, Allen Gescheidle, Hope Vasquez, Evelyn Hummel, Eff Dade Jr., Evan Vasquez, Hannah Bentley, Paul Partida and Evelyn Kropp.

The split-the-pot winner was Faust Pollock.

The progressive drawing money would have gone to Daniel C. Hunter but he was not present so the prize money increases for next time.

– Reporter

Giddings to serve meal at youth center GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will sponsor a Make A Difference Day project Thursday, Oct. 25, at the Lee County Youth Center.

The lodge will provide sandwiches, chips, cookies and drinks to all the children. Also, the workers will be presented awards for their daily dedication to the youth in Lee County.

Anyone wanting to help is asked to meet at the Youth Center on East Industry Street at

2:45 p.m. This is the gymnasium of the old school.

At the August meeting, members agreed to discontinue the $5 drawing for members. Instead the lodge will make a $25 donation to the Home Office for the “Hugs from Home” program that provides care packages for military personnel serving overseas.

The last winners of the $5 drawing were Oliva Mize, La-

Verne Urban and Pat Abell.

Birthday cards had been sent to Ginger Ebner, Ricky Ebner and Kathleen Urban.

Secretary Belle DeLaRosa and Treasurer Cecilia Martinez went on a vacation to the Florida coast. They reported they came back with memories and sunburns.

The meeting was closed with a prayer and a meal.

– Reporter

Officer Hope Vasquez, second from left, was named the 2018 Humanitarian Award recipient for Seguin Lodge. The presentation was made by, from left, Tammy Beutnagel, Cheryl Kolbe and Vernelle Jones.

Bernardo hears from agents BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge meets the third Wednesday of each month beginning at 7 p.m. at the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department Station.

At the Aug. 15 meeting, agents Terrel and Robin Maertz noted that they had attended a workshop for agents held at the Home Office in San Antonio on Aug. 11.

The lodge received a thankyou letter for its contribution to the food pantry in observance of Joins Hands Day. Camper Myra Anderson sent a letter thanking the lodge for the monetary donation that helped her with Camp expenses. She noted the activities she participated in while at Hermann Sons Life Camp.

– Reporter

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Round Top Lodge collecting items for CASA youth ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge is collecting donations for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in observance of Make a Difference Day. The children served by CASA range in age from birth to 18 so any and all items are needed.

Executive Director Kristi Glasper expressed the organization’s appreciation. Round Top Real Estate is serving as a drop-off location for the items or members can bring them to the Oct. 25 meeting.

The lodge met Aug. 23. Guests included Loretta Chilek and Gladys Amador from Giddings.

Agent Linda Mattocks reported on the workshop she attended at the Home Office in San Antonio.

Get-well cards were sent to Frances and Edwin Gau, Fritz Schoenst and Mert Meinkowsky.

Letters from two campers were read. Karson Zoch, age 11,

Round Top Lodge recently delivered its Join Hands Day donation to the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are, from left, Margie and Ted Stardig, Calvin Krause, Lila Garlin and Linda Mattocks.

Celebrating August and September anniversaries from Round Top Lodge were, from left, Barton and Lila Garlin, 52 years; Linda and Jim Mattocks, 25 years; and Jocie and Floyd Braun, 20 years.

and Kinzie Zoch, age 9, are both looking forward to going again next year.

Happy Birthday wishes were extended to Edna Meinkowsky who turned 98 on Aug. 24. Celebrating September birthdays were Jeanette Schoenst and

serving committee of Mary and Melanie Rauch, Bob and Betty Porter, Sedalia Ullrich and Ora Lee Levien. Serving until the end of the year will be Orville and Jo Nell Glaesmann, Edna, Leonard and Mert Meinkowsky, Fritz and Jeanette Schoenst,

Kirby to celebrate anniversary Oct. 1 KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Monday, Oct. 1, at 7 p.m. to celebrate the lodge’s anniversary.

A catered meal will be served.

Members are asked to bring desserts. Reservations are required to attend this meeting.

A memorial table will be set up to honor those members who have passed away in the last year. If you would like your loved one honored, bring a photo for the table.

All Fisher House donations are due at this meeting.

At the September meeting, members enjoyed hearing from campers and seeing the things they made at Camp.

First-year camper Abbigal Netherton told lodge members her favorite part was ceramics and showed members the dragon she painted.

Anika Tinney, also a first-year camper, said her favorite thing was playing games after dinner, the talent show and making new friends.

Fourth-year camper Hestn Raborn said he liked talking to the counselors, leather craft (he won first place for his leather work), painting ceramics and

rocket building and launching.

Hestn brought in his leatherwork, his rocket and the dragon he painted in ceramics.

Counselor-in-Training Hayden Raborn said he liked teaching the campers things like swimming, tennis and riflery.

Welcomed as new members were Juliet Wascom, Samuel Wascom, London Buckholtz and Devyn Butterworth.

Members celebrating September birthdays were Samantha Schulmeier and Kenton Gleitz.

Members celebrating a September anniversary were Bob and Donna Scheel, 49 years.

Split-the-pot winners were Carroll Gloor (two-time winner), Scherlyn Gleitz and Sandra Bundick.

Carroll also won the $30 attendance prize.

In December, the lodge will be collecting items to donate to Boysville. Boysville needs gifts and personal care items for anyone from newborn to age 21 years. Donations must be brought to the lodge hall no later than the Dec. 2 Christmas party.

– Angela Netherton

Margie Stardig.

Jim Mattocks, Leonard Meinkowsky, Betty Porter, Gladys Amador and Ted Stardig won attendance prizes. Door prizes went to Barton Garlin, Bob Porter and Linda Mattocks.

Thanks go to the outgoing

Gladys Roemer and Kay Von Minden.

The August meal included two lasagnas, salads, garlic bread, corn, cake, cookies and three different cobblers with ice cream.

– Reporter

Rutersville welcomes new member

RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge will meet Wednesday, Oct. 3.

At the Sept. 5 meeting, new member Kerry Fox was welcomed.

Agent Linda Mattocks provided information on some policy changes and reported she would be attending continuing education classes in Comfort in October.

Vice President Weldon Hartmann reported he had arranged to have brush at the highway entrance cleared for safety purposes.

Discussion was held on the benefit chicken and sausage barbecue dinner scheduled for Sept.

29. It included a live auction and cake wheel.

Attendance-prize winners were JoAn Heintschel, Albert Loehr,

Celebrating September birthdays at the Rutersville Lodge meeting were Chip Citzler, from left, Darlene Weyand, Margie Svrcek and Kirby Keilers. Not pictured is Albert Loehr.

Joyce Faldyn, Jeanette Citzler and Jim Mattocks.

A get-well card was sent to El Gene Weyand.

For the meal, everyone enjoyed a variety of dishes provided by the members.

– Jo Ann Mueller

Ellinger gives memorial donation to Home ELLINGER – Ellinger Lodge met Aug. 20 with Agent Judy Schulmeier in attendance.

Agent Schulmeier reported on the 9-year annuity bonus currently being offered.

A donation to the Retirement

Home was made in memory of Rosa Lee Tobias.

Members discussed ways to increase attendance at meetings.

Jerry Krenek celebrated a birthday in August.

Bessie Hoffmann won the attendance prize.

Members enjoyed a meal at Peter’s BBQ in Ellinger after the meeting.

– Jerry Krenek

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Harmonia Lodge to hold Oktoberfest on Oct. 11

SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge’s Oktoberfest meeting will be held Oct. 11. The Food Committee will be charge of the meal. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.

It is hoped that the German Band will be there to perform.

A fried chicken meal with side dishes and desserts was served at the August meeting.

Members mourned the passing of several members. Passing away in June were Marion M. Pickett, age 93, a member since 1953; Melvin J. Baumann, age 80, a member since 1956; and John C. Hoyo, age 94, a member since 2008. Passing away in July were Henry William Finck, age 87, a member

since 1954; and Eugene F. Talbert, age 51, a member since 1978.

At the Nov. 8 Thanksgiving meeting, the lodge will present the proceeds from the Tee It Up for a Cause Golf Tournament to Camp Discovery, a camp for children with cancer, and The 100 Club of San Antonio, which supports the families of law enforcement and fire department personnel who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Myrtle Witteman, wife of member William, donated artistic paintings for the silent auction that was held at the tournament.

The lodge has once again partnered with the Blue Santa

Program of the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association (SAPOA). Members are asked to bring an unwrapped gift or check to the Nov. 8 meeting or the Dec. 13 Christmas meeting.

Celebrating August birthdays were Mike Warneke, Charles Kretzschmar and Raymond Hengst. Ray and Shirley Hengst also celebrated their anniversary in August.

Mike Gumpp and Jerome Kraus won the attendance prizes and Mark Buley, son of Roger Buley, won split-the-pot.

Roger expressed his appreciation for the cards sent following the recent passing of his wife, Paula.

– John Hoog

Harmonia Lodge President Matt Kraus, from left, visits with Roger and Mark Buley during the September meeting of Harmonia Lodge.

Mark was the split-the-pot winner that night.

Brunhilde Lodge has Facebook page

Darline Preiss and Oran Koepp celebrated their birthdays in September.

They are members of KypferSalge Lodge.

Celebrating an August birthday from that lodge was Kery Noble.

Kypfer-Salge to serve sausage CLEAR SPRINGS – Kypfer-Salge Lodge will meet Oct. 5. The lodge will supply the sausage and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.

Fried chicken, side dishes and desserts were enjoyed at the September meeting.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Larry Robert Blome.

Let Nelrose Koepp know if someone is sick or has passed away so a card can be sent.

The New Braunfels Food

Bank was chosen to receive the lodge’s monthly donation of $50.

Dorothy Mueller, Walter Mueller, Tammy Seiter, Kery Noble and Tim Salge won door prizes.

If you know someone who does not drive, offer to pick them up for a meeting. If you know someone who would like to join the lodge or is thinking about joining, bring them to a meeting so they can learn more about Hermann Sons Life.

– Darline Preiss

Stern Lodge to meet on Oct. 7 SEGUIN – Stern Lodge will meet Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Seguin American Legion Hall.

At the Aug. 5 meeting, members enjoyed fried chicken with all the trimmings and a cake for dessert.

A discussion was held on

a member trip. It was put on hold until after the first of the year.

Attendance prizes were awarded to Kim Thompson, Gloria Reininger and Barbara Morawietz.

– Reporter

Several door prizes were given away at the end of the August Brunhilde Lodge meeting.

SAN ANTONIO – Brunhilde Lodge’s August meeting began with a dinner of cold cuts, salads, German pickles and desserts - all provided by members.

Special guest at the meeting was Rosemary Rosenberg, a past president of Brunhilde Lodge.

The lodge now has a Facebook page - Brunhilde Lodge #7.

Dottie Arbuckle announced that her great-grandson, Gavin Ramirez, was recognized in Washington, D.C., for high academic test scores.

– Reporter

Siemering collecting items for veterans SAN ANTONIO – A surprise dinner was served at the September meeting of Siemering Lodge.

Mark and Cherry Lee prepared the gourmet meal featuring German food items. They started with the soup through to the main course (multiple entrees and sides) right on through to the dessert. A few examples include homemade quark with strawberries and blueberries, Grandma Ingrid’s Cucumber Salad, homemade pickles, Lensin Soupe, jagerschniteel and schupfnudeln.

The lodge’s newest service

project benefits the Christmas Bash for the American G.I. Forum Center for Homeless Veterans.

The lodge is collecting packages of men’s new white socks; packages of new (mostly men’s but some women’s) underwear; gently used jackets; long sleeved shirts; sweaters/sweatshirts; shoes; ties; etc.

Members continue to collect “Can Tabs for Zack” which benefits the Ronald McDonald House and the lodge will continue to share its half of the monthly split-the-pot drawing with the Hermann Sons Life Camp Grief

Session.

Lloyd Markell and Ron Bara will represent the lodge on the San Antonio Home Association Board of Directors. Lodge officers for 2019 will be elected at the November meeting.

Members and guests are encouraged to wear orange and black to the October meeting in celebration of Halloween. Members are encouraged to attend all meetings and bring a friend or two. New members and newly-active members always are needed.

– Augusta Fite

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Cibolo will host games at TruCare Living Centers CIBOLO – Sondra Ajasin from TruLight127 Ministries was the guest speaker at the Sept. 6 meeting of Cibolo Lodge.

TruLight127 gets its name from James 1:27 which reminds everyone to look after orphans and widows. Sondra said she founded TruLight three years ago when God let her know she needed to do more for foster children. She had already worked with Child Protective Services for a while and a private agency before forming TruLight127 in June of 2015.

The organization initially began by offering support services to families Child Protective Services was placing children with, providing cribs, car seats, diapers, wipes, clothes, etc. since most of the time the children arrive in the homes with nothing except the clothes on their backs.

In December 2015 TruLight127 received its license from the state to license foster families. In June of 2016 it received its contract to actually place children in the foster homes.

The goal was to help 20 children that first year. By August, they had 11 children. Seven months later, in January 2017, they had 48 children. At the end of 2017 they had 112 children in care and had helped more than 200.

Currently they have 149 chil-

Celebrating September anniversaries at the Cibolo Lodge meeting, from left, Mike and Dena Warneke and Gail and John Gray. dren in foster homes and 72 foster families. They constantly get middle of the night calls, sometimes consisting of sibling groups of eight and nine members. The children have to go somewhere and so they sometimes end up going to other regions if there are no foster homes available in the area.

In June the organization started looking for land to build homes so the children don’t get split up.

They found 10 acres in Guadalupe County and purchased the land and have already put one home on the property.

She is a licensed foster parent with St. Jude Ranch for Children, the lodge’s Matching Funds recipient this year.

On Dec. 15, TruLight127 will host a Christmas party for all of their foster families where every child, foster or biological, will get a present. Currently there are around 300 children who will receive presents this year. They serve lunch and set up arts and craft tables and different activities so the children have fun and the parents can relax. They also make sure there are extra presents so that after the Christmas party any children who come in for foster care will not be left out.

And every October they have a fall festival.

They also have a project called Foster of Destiny, which is a sixmonth calendar to help support some of the foster families with

Cory Rakowitz, left, and Zane Gray celebrate their birthdays in September. They are members of Cibolo Lodge. a different theme each month to make it fun. It’s a gift to the fostering families to let them know the community thanks them for what they are doing and to give them a fun family night. The cost runs around $25-$50 a month.

If anyone is interested they can contact anyone at the ministry and they will give you the ages of the members of the household and what they need or could use. For inquiries contact them at homedevelop@trulight127.org or email them at trulight127@ gmail.com.

On Friday, Oct 26, the lodge will observe Make a Difference Day by visiting TruCare Living Centers, 16550 Retama Parkway, Selma. Starting at 2 p.m.,

members will host games for the residents with prizes donated by members.

Attendance award winners were Dena Warneke and Tracy Campos. The junior winner was Barrett Kuhlman.

Timothy Roe Yochum was not present to win the special drawing money.

The side dish winner was green bean casserole by Cliff Shepherd and the best dessert was Joy Brown’s homemade pie.

The meal for the Oct. 4 meeting will include Costco pizza. Everyone is asked to bring a favorite side dish or dessert. Prizes will be awarded for the best adult and junior costumes.

– Tracy Campos

At Nov. 2 meeting

Boerne Lodge to host speaker, present award, pins

BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet Friday, Nov. 2, at 12 noon at Kronkosky Place. Lunch reservations must be made in advance by calling the Rainbow Senior Center at 830-249-2114 by 9 a.m. the day of the meeting.

This will be a busy meeting.

Guest speaker will be Andrew Campien, commander of the Boerne VFW Post 688. Judy Beauford will be presented with the lodge’s Humanitarian Award for 2018. And the lodge will present 60-year pins and elect the 2019 officers.

The lodge will not meet Oct. 5 because several lodge members cannot attend the meeting.

Because of that, members brought monetary, food and personal care items to the Sept.

7 meeting that will be donated to the Angels All Around You Ministry benefitting military and first responders. This is the lodge’s Make A Difference Day project.

Guests at the Sept. 7 meeting were Bobby Kunz and Chad Clark.

Chad is from the Medical Air

Services Association (MASA) Medical Transport Solutions (MTS). He said MASA has been providing critical, lifesaving and costly emergency transport solutions to over 1 million members since 1974.

He said because a medical emergency cannot be predicted nor can a person know when, where or the circumstances of a medical emergency, it is important to know that MASA will be there for its members when needed. MASA protects its members and their families from catastrophic fi-

nancial loss and assists with the many related and unforeseen problems that often arise in a medical emergency.

Christopher Connolly and Ruby Montalbo were welcomed as new junior members.

Marilyn Vogt read correspondence from Brandon Uecker thanking the lodge for the scholarship money he recently received.

Verta Bergmann, Judy Beauford, Carolyn Goodall, Marilyn Vogt and Kathy Kunz celebrated September birthdays. Mike Solarczyk will celebrate his

birthday in October. All those celebrating birthdays received a free meal ticket to the Rainbow Senior Center for future use.

Get well wishes go to Elizabeth Markell who recently fell and injured her arm and shoulder.

Congratulations to Jack and Esther Faecher, who will be celebrating their 55th wedding anniversary on Oct. 5, and to Harvey and Marilyn Vogt who will be celebrating their 52nd anniversary on Oct.16.

– Barbara D’Spain

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Shelby Lodge presents pins, will meet on Oct. 14

SHELBY – Shelby Lodge hosted its annual Membership Pin Presentation on Sunday, Sept. 9, as part of it regular monthly gathering.

Board Director David Noak was in attendance to make the pin presentations.

Members receiving their 60year pins were Perlie Klaus, a member since Aug. 10, 1958; Wilma Wittneben, a member since Nov. 9, 1958; Doris Voelkel, a member since Sept. 28, 1958; Justin Malota, a member since Feb. 23, 1958; and Glendale Krebs, a member since Aug. 1, 1958; and Delvin Siptak.

Others recognized for 60 years of membership but not in attendance were Rae Worrell, a member since May 17, 1958; Jo Ann Schovajsa, a member since a member since Oct. 26, 1958; Mark Kirschke, a member

Six members of Shelby Lodge received their 60-year membership pins at the September meeting. Pictured with Board Director David Noak, center, are, seated, from left, Perlie Klaus, Wilma Wittneben, Doris Voelkel, standing, from left, Justin Malota, Glendale Krebs and Delvin Siptak. since Oct. 1, 1958; Doyle Muske, a member since Sept. 1, 1958; Edward Schneider, a member

since April 2, 1958; Byron Sommerlatte, a member since Sept.

22, 1958; and Terry Wunderlich,

a member since May 8, 1958.

Recognized for 50 years of membership but not in attendance were Dana Bolcerek, a member since Feb. 6, 1968; Russell Voelkel, a member since March 11, 1968; Jeffrey Voelkel, a member since Sept. 9, 1968; Blake Meischen, a member since Oct. 14, 1968; and Steven Voelkel, a member since Oct. 15, 1968.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Janelle Krebs, Kenny Mueller and Doris Falkenberg, who celebrated their birthdays in September.

Those celebrating anniversaries were Anna Rose and Lloyd Brandt, 65 years, and Doris and Gary Falkenberg, 55 years.

Brian Voelkel, Judy Pieper, Glendale Krebs, Kenny Mueller and David Noak won door prizes.

The progressive door prize would have gone to Elo David Helweg but he was not in attendance so the prize money increases for the next drawing.

A meal of grilled pork steaks, buttered potatoes, salad and desserts was enjoyed.

The meal was prepared by Gary Goebel and served by Carol and Ron Goehring, Glenda Luedeker and Betty and Darrell Mueller.

The next meeting will be held at Harmonie Hall on Sunday, Oct. 14, beginning around 4:30 p.m.

Dominos and conversation will be enjoyed until the 6 p.m. meeting time and a meal of sausage and sauerkraut. All members are encouraged to attend and bring a dessert or appetizer to share.

– Reporter

Houston will meet at Tia Maria’s Restaurant Oct. 8

HOUSTON – Houston Lodge has announced its schedule for the remainder of 2018.

On Monday, Oct. 8, the lodge will meet at Tia Maria’s Restaurant, 4618 Dacoma, between N.W. Freeway and Mangum. Social time begins at 6 p.m. with the meal following at 7 p.m.

Members will order from the menu with the lodge paying for the first $15 of each member’s meal. There will be a cash bar.

The menu is viewable at www. tiamarias.net. No meeting at Sokol Hall in October.

On Monday, Nov. 12, the lodge will meet at Sokol Hall. The annual catered Thanksgiving meal will be served. The social time

begins at 6 p.m. with meal being served at 7 p.m. Sokol Hall is located at 1314 W. Patton. The meal will be catered by Hickory Hollow.

Contact Catherine Manchack, if attending, so enough food is ordered. Her cell phone number is 832-443-0469.

The meeting will include the election of officers for 2019.

The lodge will hold its annual Christmas dinner at Logan’s Roadhouse on Saturday, Dec. 8. The restaurant is located at 12950 N.W. Freeway, between Hollister and Bingle on the north side of the freeway. A representative from the Home Office will attend to present

membership pins. The social time starts at 4 p.m., the pin presentations will be at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 p.m.

Contact Catherine Manchack no later than Dec. 1, if attending, so ample seating can be provided.

Select your meal from a provided menu. Cash bar. Meal is free for members of Houston Lodge.

Logan’s website is www.logansroadhouse.com. No meeting at Sokol Hall in December.

The lodge provided the meal for the Aug. 13 meeting. Hamburgers and hot dogs were cooked by James and Darlene Ellison and Catherine Manchack brought the ice cream for dessert,

The lodge received a Blue Level Certificate for its Join Hands Day project.

Special Representative Gary Falkenberg talked about the bonus currently being paid on 9-year annuities.

Doris Falkenberg reported that her mother, Nelda Keilers, had fallen and bruised her face but was healing. Milton Fuchs Jr. was back at work but will be having more surgery on his face.

Winners in the monthly attendance drawing were Sheila Lee, Doris Falkenberg, James Ellison, Catherine Manchack and Jackie Bushman.

– Reporter

Gary and Doris Falkenberg celebrated their anniversary in September. Doris also celebrates her birthday in September.

Mission-Alamo presents monetary gifts to campers SAN ANTONIO – Campers were special guests at the August meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge.

Samuel Biesenbach and Jackson Wilder were honored along with Counselor-in-Training Seth Adams. The boys received a monetary gift for sharing their adventures.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Tom Frost Jr.

and Leonard Gohmert. Tom was 90 at the time of his passing and had been a member for 68 years.

Leonard was 88 at the time of his passing and had been a member for 68 years.

Celebrating birthdays were Seth and Allen Adams, Joyce and J.R. Kneupper, Diane Larned and Stephanie Schoolcraft.

Plans are being made for the remaining meetings of 2018.

In October a spooky Halloween meeting will include the election of officers. The meal will include barbecue sandwiches and the potluck additions from members.

The lodge’s holiday party is planned for Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Rathskeller. Thanksgiving and Christmas will be celebrated at the gathering which will be held in place of the November/ December meetings. Santa Claus

and Mrs. Claus will arrive to hear gift wishes for children from ages 0 to 13. Turkey, dressing, ham and potatoes will be provided and members are asked to provide a side dish and dessert. Each adult is also asked to provide an unwrapped toy that will donated to the children at St. Peter and Joseph’s Children’s’ Home (St. P.J.’s).

Misty Ann Bridges would have won the membership at-

tendance prize of $55 if she had been present at the August meeting. The prize amount goes to $60 for October.

Georgia Hall was the split-thepot winner this month. She donated it to the “Hugs from Home” program, which also receives the lodge’s half of the pot.

The evening ended with a meal and games.

– Reporter

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San Marcos plans trip to Buggy Barn Museum SAN MARCOS – On Wednesday, Oct. 17, San Marcos Lodge members will car pool to the Red Bud Café in Blanco where they will have lunch at 11 a.m.

After lunch, they will take a tour of the Buggy Barn Museum.

Those planning to attend are asked to contact Agnes Dreibrodt at 830-379-3870 or Janice Kuhen at 512-393-1431 or by return e-mail. A head count is needed so tables can be reserved for lunch.

The lodge’s Oct. 1 meeting will be held at the La Vista Retirement Club House.

Members are asked to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Oc-

tober is also German Heritage Month so Peggy Meiners volunteered to prepare sausage for the German meal and everyone is asked to bring a German vegetable dish and German dessert. A guest speaker will be invited to share their heritage story.

The lodge will observe Make a Difference Day by making a monetary gift to the local food bank to help families have a Thanksgiving dinner. Members may also bring non-perishable food items to the Oct. 1 meeting.

The lodge met Monday, Sept.

10, at Komal Latin Kitchen in San Marcos.

The Cheer Committee report-

ed get-well cards were sent to Marshall McQuaig, Wayne Roach and Bob Robbins.

Bruce Moreau was named the lodge’s Humanitarian Award recipient for 2018.

Agnes asked for volunteers to assist with the 2019 calendar.

Vice President Peggy Meiners will serve as chair of the committee. Also serving will be Shirley Faske, Lillian Cargil and Janice Kuhen. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions, contact Peggy or Agnes.

These members also will serve on the Nominating Committee. If anyone would like to volunteer for an officer position, contact Agnes.

A $25 donation was ap-

Celebrating September birthdays at the San Marcos Lodge meeting were, from left, Peggy Meiners, Betty Schawe and Janet Boehringer. proved for the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Peggy Meiners and Howard

Magin won the attendance awards.

– Reporter

Old Glory to hold Sausage Supper Oct. 13

Bandera County hosts appreciation dinner On Aug. 18, Bandera County Lodge hosted an appreciation dinner for members who have volunteered during the year. The dinner was held at River City Seafood Grill. Those in attendance were Ken and Susan Hillje, Allan and Pam Biering, Gary and Kathleen Reile, Lee Fields, Sandy and Jack Trenkelbach, Paul and Eileen Heath and Joe and Beverly Gagliardi.

OLD GLORY – A large crowd attended the September meeting of Old Glory Lodge.

Visiting from out-of-town were Mike and Maxelle Baldree, Johnny and Pam Massey, Chris and Lindsey Baldree, Brody and Duke, all of Abilene, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Richey from Odessa, and Danny and Helen Lammert from Hutto.

President Doug Vahlenkamp provided an update on the work that needed to be done at the hall and noted that it will be

completed soon.

The lodge’s Famous Sausage Supper will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at the lodge hall.

Tickets are now available.

Board Member David Wolf spoke briefly and then presented 50-year membership pins to Danny Lammert, Helen Lammert, Mike Baldree, Pam Massey and Anita Dozier.

Diane Smith has resigned her position as agent for the area.

David Wolf is available to assist members with their life insur-

ance.

Doug appointed Gladys Vahlenkamp, Lou Corzine and Don and Pat Pyron to the Nominating Committee.

Lacey Corzine won the door prize.

Following the meeting, the group played games and enjoyed a fried chicken meal with all the trimmings.

The next meeting will be held Sunday, Oct. 7, at 4 p.m. A potluck meal is planned.

– Reporter

Womack Lodge will meet again on Oct. 7

DaCosta Lodge pioneer receives pin DaCosta Lodge President Geraldine Venglar, right, recently presented a 60-year membership pin to Lydia Pargac. Lydia has been a member since Oct. 5, 1968. The lodge’s next meeting will be held Oct. 9 beginning at 6 p.m. The 2019 officers will be elected. The lodge is seeking new hall management. Western dances are scheduled for Oct. 13 and Nov. 3 and are open to the public.

Chair of the Board Sandra Jones presented 60-year membership pins to two members of Womack Lodge in September. They are John Hennig, left, a member since May 4, 1958; and David Conrad, a member since Sept. 8, 1958.

WOMACK – Womack Lodge will meet Oct. 7 at 5 p.m. A covered-dish supper will be served.

At the Sept. 2 meeting, Chair of the Board Sandra Jones and husband Sam were in attendance. Sandra presented 60year membership pins to John Hennig and David Conrad.

James Dreyer won the attendance prize and Nadine Rueter won the 50/50 drawing.

David and Dorothy Conrad hosted the evening meeting.

Following the meeting, members enjoyed visiting with Sandra and Sam, playing 42, light refreshments and fellowship.

– Nadine Rueter

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Corpus Christi members to make yard ornaments CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will meet Oct. 1 at the Hilltop Community Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. Members will be making yard ornament signs for Christmas.

The Sept. 3 meeting was held at Fuddruckers in Corpus Christi.

Welcomed as new members were junior Evelyn Adele Friedrichs and adult Debra Darlene McCann.

Members agreed to donate $100 to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

– Reporter

Robert and Troylyn Gonzalez celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary in September. They are members of Corpus Christi Lodge.

Corpus Christi Lodge donated 30 backpacks full of school supplies to George Evans Elementary in observance of Make a Difference Day.

Door prize winners at the September Corpus Christi Lodge meeting were, from left, Amanda Bainbridge, David Garcia Jr. and Margaret Gernandt.

Fourteen members of Corpus Christi Lodge enjoyed a summer outing to the Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino.

Celebrating September birthdays from Corpus Christi Lodge were, from left, Brittny Mcpheeters, Pearl Hunt, Margaret Gernandt, Darlette Brandon and Cheryl Garcia.

Helotes invites everyone to Halloween Bash on Oct. 27 HELOTES – Helotes Lodge is inviting everyone to come show off their spooky dance moves at the Halloween dance scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 27, beginning at 7 p.m. at Braun Hall. DJ Toby Nimitz will be on hand to play a mix of music. Proceeds benefit Saving Grace Dog Rescue of San Antonio.

Pre-sale tickets are $10 or pay $15 at the door. Purchase presale tickets by texting or leaving a message for Rebecca Henley at 210-723-8939 or calling Braun Hall at 210-688-9241.

A costume contest will be held with prizes for first, second and third place winners. Food trucks will be serving up a variety of food.

This public dance is a familyfriendly event so bring your children and your parents and have some fun.

The O’Connor High School Naval Junior ROTC Color Guard posted the colors at the Sept. 11 meeting of Helotes Lodge in honor of Patriot Day.

E.J. Menn celebrates his birthday in October and Shirley Jonas celebrated hers in September. Both are members of Helotes Lodge.

Thanks go to the O’Connor Naval Junior ROTC and M.Sgt. Ralph Perez for posting the colors at the Sept. 11 meeting.

Members saluted the flag and paused to commemorate those who perished, their families, the

9423 and text or leave a message if you wish to run for lodge office.

Carl Gass, Al Michalczak, Rebecca Henley, Shirley Jonas, E.J. Menn and Letty Fragoso won the $20 attendance prizes.

first responders and those who made the ultimate sacrifice on Patriot Day, 17 years ago.

Letty Fragoso, Shirley Jonas and E.J. Menn comprise the Nominating Committee for 2019. Contact Letty at 210-218-

The next quarterly meeting will be held Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Grady’s BBQ, 7400 Bandera Rd. The food will be ordered at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7 p.m.

– Reporter

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Fort Worth will elect officers at Dec. 2 meeting FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Lodge held its quarterly meeting at Westcreek Lanes on Sunday, Sept. 9.

The lodge has received an invitation from Dallas Lodge to ride on the Hermann Sons Life float in the State Fair Parade on Sept. 29.

Members voted to make a donation to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

Youth Coordinator Ronnie Jones announced that Isla Bohnert, Alexis Castor, Ty Gibson, Caden Jones, Maci Minter, Cutter

Stephenson, Scott Wagner and Ellie Walters will each receive a $50 check to help cover their expenses from Camp.

Campers are reminded to start watching the mail in January for information on next year’s contest. The prize could be Camp shirts, or a refund of the total Camp fee or a refund of a portion of the Camp fee.

Fort Worth Lodge was happy to have many of its bowlers place in the annual Hermann Sons Life Bowling Tournament.

It was especially nice to see first place in ladies’ doubles going to Deneen Castor and Lindsay Williams. Following in second place were Cathy Freeman and Kim Burns. Coming in at sixth place were Sandra Jones and Darlene Jones and in seventh place were Shannon Jones and Kecia Andries.

Winners in singles included sixth place, Shannon Jones; ninth place, Lindsay Williams; and 11th place, Darlene Jones.

The Bowling Babes ladies team

came in third. Members were Deneen Castor, Lindsay Williams, Kecia Andries and Shannon Jones.

After placing in every event, Lindsay Williams finished in first place in all-events.

The men did not fare as well as the ladies as they only had two people place in singles. Scott Jones came in sixth and Ronnie Jones came in seventh.

Happy Birthday wishes go to Chris Andries, Kecia Andries, Robert Balmos, Sean Donohue,

Kerry Freeman, Jessica Hanna, Darlene Jones, Sandra Jones, Shannon Jones, Zachary Kime, Preston Lewallen, Lance Voss, Scott Wagner and Allie Williams.

Happy Anniversary wishes got to Kerry and Cathy Freeman.

The next meeting will be held Dec. 2 at 3 p.m. at Miranda’s in Burleson. The lodge will furnish dinner after the meeting. The 2019 officers will be elected so members are encouraged to attend.

– Reporter

Deanville Lodge holds benefit dinner DEANVILLE – A new member and two new social members were welcomed at the Aug. 26 meeting of Deanville Lodge.

Agent Donnie Blinka gave a report on the workshop he attended at the Home Office in San Antonio on Aug. 11.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Glenn

Volunteers put together the to-go plates for the Brazos Valley Hospice fund-raiser sponsored by Deanville Lodge.

The plates are bagged and ready for delivery on the day of the Brazos Valley Hospice benefit fund-raiser sponsored by Deanville Lodge.

benefiting Brazos Valley Hospice was held Sept. 9. Thanks go to everyone who supported and worked to make this event a success. Matching Funds will be received from the Home Office.

The next meeting was scheduled for Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.

– Reporter

Poth Lodge welcomes new members

Lawrence Maha celebrates his birthday in September. He is a member of Poth Lodge.

Some very welcome rain fell on the day that Deanville Lodge hosted a fund-raising dinner for Brazos Valley Hospice.

Brinkman who passed away Aug. 1. Glenn was a 70+-year member of Deanville Lodge.

Members enjoyed a cake baked in honor of Donnie and Beverly Blinka’s 50th wedding anniversary.

“Happy Birthday” was sung to Janet Phillips.

The drive-thru roast beef meal

POTH – Poth Lodge welcomed two members at the September meeting. They are Blaire Elise Crawford and Ella Fay Tackitt.

Matt and Ginger Zollmann attended the meeting. They are potential new members.

At the October meeting, the winners of the Camp scholarships will be chosen.

Cloe Bostick and Lucille Novak

won door prizes.

Three people missed out on the chance to win the kitty.

Charles Ogburn, Ronald Mattes and John H. Bednarz were not in attendance when their names were drawn.

Chicken salad with crackers and games were enjoyed after the meeting.

– Reporter

Paige Lodge plans potluck for Oct. 14 PAIGE – Paige Lodge will meet Oct. 14. A potluck meal will be served prior to the meeting.

Members welcomed much needed rain at the Sept. 9 meeting. Everyone enjoyed a sandwich potluck meal.

After a brief discussion on the Indian head wall hanging, members agreed to give it back to the Charlie Kmoch family with a possible presentation at a later date.

Members voted to donate $25 to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of Harry Eschberger. Harry passed away Thurs-

day, Sept. 6.

Bernice Basward reported sending a get-well card to Brenda Potter who was injured in a fall.

Bernice won the attendance prize and Debbie Harmon won the dollar pot.

Door prizes, donated by Brigette Burttschell on behalf of the Nitsche Group, were awarded.

Winners of caps were Janice Billberry and Chelle Dube and lighted key chain winners were Ronnie Harmon, La Verne Mattiza and Sandy Botkin.

Halle Dube presented Happy Grandparents Day cards during the meeting.

At the Aug. 12 meeting, Bernice reported sending a sympathy card to Jim and Rosie Millner following the passing of her sister, Myrtle Behrends. A get-well card was sent to David Riffe who recently had surgery.

Janice Bilberry won the attendance prize and Bernice won the dollar pot.

Congratulations go to La Verne Mattiza on the arrival of her fourth great-grandchild, Lucca Mattiza.

Also welcoming Lucca were his parents, Dustin and Cynthia Mattiza, big sister Mina and grandparents Ricky and Jeanette Mattiza.

– Sandy Botkin

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Schwertner honors pin recipients, graduates SCHWERTNER – Schwertner Lodge will meet Oct. 15.

Graduating seniors and pioneer members were honored at the August meeting.

A fried chicken dinner was served to 55 members and guests with Crossroads Café providing the side dishes.

Graduating seniors Sydnee Cooper and Haley Lum attended the meeting and were presented checks by President Irene Schwertner and Vice President Margaret Jones.

Other seniors who will receive checks are Cheyenne Marek, Ashlynn Weaver, Rachel Wisian and Sierra Wood.

Grandparents Victor and Johnny Schwertner, right, receives his 70-year membership pin from Modene Marek represented Vice President of Finance Harry Werland during the August SchwertCheyenne Marek and Ed and Pa- ner Lodge meeting. tricia Ziegler represented Sierra Wood.

Vice President of Finance Harry Werland presented Rodney Eckermann of Belton and Johnny Schwertner of Schwertner with their 70-year membership pins.

Rodney has been a member since April 19, 1968. Johnny has been a member since Sept. 20, 1948.

Tommy Krueger of Schwertner received his 60-year pin. He has been a member since Feb. 10 1958.

Irene Schwertner of Salado received her 50-year pin. She has been a member since Sept. 22, 1968.

New members Avery Seaton and Arwen Seaton were welcomed. Their parents are Kelly and Cynthia Seaton of Pflugerville and grandparents are Ste- Tommy Krueger, right, receives his 60-year membership pin from ven and Linda Schellenberg of Vice President of Finance Harry Werland during the August Schwertner Lodge meeting.

Georgetown.

– Reporter

Rodney Eckermann, right, receives his 70-year membership pin from Vice President of Finance Harry Werland during the August Schwertner Lodge meeting.

Irene Schwertner received her 50-year membership pin from Vice President of Finance Harry Werland during the August Schwertner Lodge meeting.

Two graduating seniors were honored at the August meeting of Schwertner Lodge.

Pictured are, from left, lodge President Irene Schwertner, graduates Haley Lum and Sydnee Cooper and lodge Vice President Margaret Jones.

President Irene Schwertner welcomes new members Avery and Arwen Seaton at Schwertner Lodge’s August meeting.

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Agents Directory (alphabetized by area) Adkins Roxy Pruski 210-218-6204

Corpus Christi Pearl Hunt 361-241-0940

Giddings Loretta Chilek, FIC 979-542-2806

Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske 512-789-3975

Troylyn SisnerosGonzalez 361-232-7413

Gonzales Bobbie Polasek 830-672-6317

Bandera Stephanie Brown 210-621-3891

Cuero Laura Tiffin Wayne Tiffin 361-275-8421

Graham/Wichita Falls David Wolf 940-550-5202

Lubbock April Behnke 806-797-3585

Hondo Richard Muennink 210-827-0053

Marion Lorene Bielke, FIC 830-420-2380

Stacy Saathoff 830-444-9160

Marshall Donald Robinette 903-690-3193

Bastrop William Hinkston 512-284-1684 Bellville Robert Herridge 979-865-3222 Bernardo/Columbus Robin Maertz 979-732-1687 Terrel Maertz 979-732-1727 Boerne/San Antonio Pamela Poulk 210-753-2626 Boerne Lisa Rozacky 210-838-3306 Marilyn Vogt, FICF 210-630-9874 Caldwell Donnie Blinka 979-596-1309 Canyon Lake Sandra Duncan 830-905-3233 Castroville Glenford Boehme, FIC 210-219-9792 Cibolo/Schertz Tracy Campos 210-860-6675 Judith Schulmeier, FIC 210-667-1938 Comfort Norma Bruns, FIC 830-995-3980

Dallas Helen Tyson Brown 214-796-0668 Del Rio Pat Fritz, FIC 432-292-4483 Devine Cynthia Sultenfuss 210-219-6409 Edna/Jackson County Sam Matlock 361-782-3206 El Campo Dennis Wigginton 832-278-9636

Houston Al Stryk, FICF, LUTCF 281-485-4095 Gerald Ziemnicki 713-622-9001 Jourdanton Valerie M. Vick 210-748-5598 Katrina Wiatrek 210-326-9505

Floresville/Poth Beth Cutsinger 210-325-6667

Karnes City Abigail Fenner 830-534-6982

Floresville Lynn Wiede 830-393-4660

Russell Swize 830-780-4053

Fort Worth Sandra Jones, FIC 817-295-2666 Fredericksburg Todd Bierschwale 830-997-2130

Kerrville Barbara Ramsey 830-554-0517 Kirby Angela Netherton 210-831-1293

Dennis Henke 830-997-5290

La Coste Tanya Crisp 830-985-9230

George West Tracy Caron 361-449-0348

La Grange Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988

Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC 512-497-0678

La Vernia Sharon Tanneberger, FIC 210-827-0526 Marlin Tanneberger, FIC 210-827-7229

Maxwell Charles Croley 512-357-6638 New Braunfels Kathryn Green 830-463-9455 Shirley Huebinger 830-822-1942 Tim Salge 830-625-4816 Nixon-Smiley Diana P. Moreno 830-379-2244 Orange Grove Paula Gebert 361-384-2375 Paige RaChelle Dube 512-740-3518 Pflugerville Julius Dubcak 512-272-8393 Port Lavaca Nancy Annette Walraven 361-552-9403 Needville /Rosenberg Chris Stoeltje 979-559-6127

Marketing Department Staff

210-527-9113 • 877-437-6266 • 888-839-7667 Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe timk@hermannsonslife.org Marketing Analyst Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org Administrative Assistant Gladys Rowley gladysr@hermannsonslife.org Special Representatives: Dan Boenig - 210-705-1815 danb@hermannsonslife.org Becki Carley - 361-550-9358 beckicarley@yahoo.com Gary Falkenberg, FICF - 713-466-6069 • 713-899-4138 gfalken908@aol.com Eulla May Krueger - 210-863-0546 • 830-985-3643 eullak@hermannsonslife.org Teresa Saathoff - 210-276-0361 • 210-422-6996 teresaasaathoff@gmail.com

Round Top/Rutersville Linda Mattocks 512-736-9988

Seguin/San Antonio Carol Krauss, FIC 210-725-4106

San Antonio Philip A. Abell 210-771-1213

Seguin Annette D. Roecker 830-832-0724

Ruth Bailey 210-602-5147

Tina B. Ynfante 210-859-1973

Darlene Irwin 210-392-2649

Diane Terp 830-305-3564

Rayna Sue Irwin 210-710-7038

Spring Branch Gloria Gass 830-885-4405

Clif Klabunde, FIC 210-219-6142 Jim McNeel 210-601-2097

Stockdale Ronald Wiatrek 210-771-4354

Emma Moya 210-344-3935

Victoria Jason Hybner 361-652-6924

San Marcos/Lockhart Janice Kuhen 512-393-1431

Victoria Laura Thigpen 361-676-8307

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

Yorktown Judy Wolf 361-564-2452

Schwertner Irene Schwertner 254-527-4470 A list of agents also is available online at hermannsonslife.org

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Shining Stars

SARA ELIZABETH HARTMANN is a member of Twin Sisters Lodge. She is in second grade. Her favorite food is Ramen soup and her favorite TV shows are “Goosebumps” and “Bunk’d.”

Sara has a pet dog, Jade. Her activities include dance, swim team and Brownie Girl Scouts.

KATIE NICOLE HARTMANN is a member of Twin Sisters Lodge.

She is in kindergarten. Her favorite food is mac and cheese and her favorite TV show is “Minnie Mouse.”

Katie has a pet cat named Boston. Her activities include dance, swim team and Girl Scout Daisies.

KINSLEY KUNTZ is a member of Castroville Lodge. She is in kindergarten. Her favorite food is hamburgers and her favorite TV show is “My Little Pony.”

Kinsley’s activities include dance, T-ball, gymanstics and swimming.

SAMANTHA JUDD is a member of Prinz Solms Lodge.

She is in fifth grade. Her favorite food is sushi and her favorite TV show is “Gravity Falls.”

Samantha has pet dogs, Bella and Moose, and a cat, Rey. Her activities include soccer, reading and Girl Scouts.

ASHLYNN NICOLE STRICKER is a member of Biry Lodge. She is in kindergarten. Her favorite food is steak and her favorite TV show is “Monster High.”

Ashlynn has three pet dogs, a donkey and 19 chickens. Her activities include dance and spending time with her chickens.

DAMYEN HUBANKS is a member of Wichita Falls Lodge.

He is in sixth grade. His favorite foods are mac and cheese and bacon burgers. His favorite TV show is “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

Damyen’s activities include swimming and playing video games.

Halloween Word Search

Shining Star Registration Form Just send us a photo of yourself (that we can keep) and fill out this form and send to: Tammi Sutherland, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297. The form is also available online at hermannsonslife.org. Photos of our Shining Stars also are featured online.

Halloween October Spooky Scary Ghost Vampire Werewolf Witch Zombie Skeleton

Name: Birthday: Home Phone: Daytime Phone:

Monster Black Orange Candy Trick or Treat Haunted House Jack O’ Lantern Boo Spider Bats

Address: City:

Zip:

Halloween Maze

E-mail Address: Grade in school:

How many words can you make from

HALLOWEEN

Favorite food:

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Pets:

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Favorite TV show:

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Activities:

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It is OK with my parents that I am featured as a “Shining Star” in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper, website and any other advertising publications.

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Parent’s Signature: I am a member of

________________________ Lodge No.

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Certificate No.______________________________________________________ Answers on Pg. 9