➤ Pg. 2
“This segment perfectly aligns with our mission statement, ‘we strengthen communi ty through financial protection and service,’” Robin said. “The investment of our members’ premium dollars goes toward community service initiatives, so it was a perfect fit.”
the wonderful aspects of our Camp, and we were so happy the segment was shot on loca tion at our beautiful site,” Robin said.
INSIDE
The current campaign will also include a segment on KENS TV’s “Good Things Happen” that focuses on random acts of kindness and giving back to the community.
Advertising campaign includes televised interview
ProgramCounselors-in-Trainingopensregistration
A message from President and CEO
SAN ANTONIO – The 2022 advertising cam paign launched this summer to continue the mission of increasing awareness of Hermann Sons Life, its products and unique mem ber benefits. This campaign will continue through January 2023 in key markets in Texas – urban and rural areas with the most active agents.Thecampaign, under the direction of Texas Creative of San Antonio, includes streaming TV, TV sponsorships, digital display ads, email blasts and social media posts on Facebook and Instagram. You may have already seen some of the advertisements. Hermann Sons Life has worked with the advertising agency since 2020. The campaign continues the focus of Hermann Sons Life as an insurance company that pro vides coverage and exclusive benefits you can enjoy to day – “get the most out of life now” in surance.TheadvertisingemphasizesthegreatvalueofaHermannSons
Community Spotlight features animal shelter
➤ Pg. 11-12
hermannsonslife.org
➤ Pg. 2
October 2022
KENS TV “Great Day SA” co-host Clarke Finney interviews President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett for a segment of “Great Day SA” that aired Sept. 7. The interview was held in Comfort at the Hilltop Camp site.
Through the digital advertisements, poten tial customers can click the ad and are taken to a Hermann Sons Life website landing moresubmitpaign.benefits)(https://www.hermannsonslife.org/more-pagedesignedspecificallyforthiscamTheretheycanfilloutashortformandittotheSalesDepartmenttolearnaboutaHermannSonsLifepolicy.
For this broadcast, Hermann Sons Life has selected an organization that advocates for foster children and provides emergency shel ter for children in crisis. The name of the orga nization is being withheld at this time as the organization’s leaders will be surprised this winter with a monetary donation and holiday gifts for the children from Hermann Sons Life. The presentation will be filmed and televised on a KENS TV segment of “Good Things Hap pen.”
Vol. 125, No. 10
In August, a segment was filmed for KENS TV’S “Great Day SA” broadcast featuring an interview with President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett at the Hilltop Camp site. Robin and Ian shared information about Hermann Sons Life and detailed what Camp in the Hill Coun try offers junior members. It was televised on Sept. 7 and was on the KENS’ TV website and is featured on Hermann Sons Life social me dia.“It was a perfect opportunity to share all
Life product that offers the added benefits of summer camp, a dance program, retirement home, lodge memberships, scholarships, a discount program, community service op portunities and more.
18
them receive the resources they need to continue making a differencePleasebe sure to share pic tures and stories of your volun teer efforts so that we can en courage our fellow members to do the same!
Periodicals Postage Paid at San Antonio, Texas
Vice
Kimberly Krueger, Chair
Robin Czarnek
CEO
Kelly
Page 2 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
David Wolf, Vice Chair
Samantha
Deanville . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Monthly
DIRECTORS
Tucked away on a side street of Canyon Lake lies a hidden gem, the Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society (C L A S S ) C L A S S is a 501c3 non-profit that relies sole ly on volunteers and donations toTheoperatevolunteers work tirelessly to ensure their animals are fed, housed and to find them foster homes, with the ultimate goal being to find them a forever homeSomuch great work is being done to serve the abused, ne
Schulmeier Kelley
President of Finance and CFO
USPS 242200
. . . . . . . . . 17 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Bellville . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Berndardo . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . 19 Da Costa . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Dallas . . . . . . . .
HERMANN SONS LIFE
President of Operations and COO
Stan GeraldLauraSteigerTiffinZiemnicki
. . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kirby 18 Kypfer-Salge 17
President of Sales Teresa Saathoff
See SHELTER, Pg. 10
I look forward to hearing from youFor more than 160 years we have been guided by our found ing fathers and their belief in “Friendship, Love and Loyalty ” Now, more than ever, we must continue to honor their legacy Robin Czarnek
Send address changes to: Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941w San Antonio, TX 78297-1941
Cecily
Beginning in this month’s is
Harmonia
Your Home Office is work ing hard to ensure that “We strengthen community” is not simply a slogan We strongly be lieve in the mission of our fore fathers to strengthen our com munities and leave them better than we found them You will notice that some of our upcom ing campaigns will be centered around community service to ensure we remain steadfast in our fraternal mission
La Vernia . . . . .
President and
President of Member Benefits
Vice
. . . . . 20 Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . 21 McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . 21 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . 15 Niederwald . . . . . . . . . . 17 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Prinz Solms . . . . . . . . . . 15 Richland . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Round Top . . . . . . . . . . 13 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . 17 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . 21 Schwertner . . . . . . . . . . 13 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Vineta 16 3 Calendar of Events 5 In Memoriam 6-8 Pioneer Members 8 Memorial Donations New This Month 2 President's Message 2 Community Spotlight 9-10 Statewide Bowling Tournament Sales News 3 Four new sales agents 3 100% Family 4 Agent training workshop 4 Recommenders 23 Agent listing Youth in Action 11-12 CIT program opens registration 24 Shining Stars
.
515 S. St. Mary’s St. San Antonio, Texas 78205
OFFICERS
Lodge Reports
Mary
Vice
HERMANNSONSLIFE
Features
David R. Noak
A 'class' act in Canyon Lake
By ROBIN PresidentCZARNEKandCEO
glected and abandoned animals in the community and there are countless stories of families finding a wonderful new addi tion to their household On any given day you’ll find dogs and puppies, cats and kittens, and even a few more unusual pets like a pig, Guinea hens and rats Their love and commitment in caring for the animals is limit less . C L A S S . is always in need of volunteers, donations of food
Helotes
. . . . . . . . . . . 16
Pruitt
POSTMASTER:
. . . . . . .
Worth . . . . . . . . . .
Fort .
the first organiza tion we are highlighting, Can yon Lake Animal Shelter Soci ety . (C L A S .S ) C L A S S is a 100-percent
sue, we will be toammunitiesingoodaretionsorganizacharitablelightinghighthatdoingworkourcomIthrilledrecognize
Vice
Anton-Wenzel . . . .
Published Monthly by
14
19
The pig.preciativefromgetsThompsonJenniferVolunteerofincietyShelterLakeCanyonAnimalSotakesallsortsanimals.kissesanap
volunteer-led organization that is funded completely by dona tions The volunteers meet the needs of the animals and work tirelessly to find them foster and adoptive homes You can read more about C L A S S in the article on this page We invite you to share with us information on the organiza tions in your community that are doing good work as well We want to recognize other groups strengthening our com munities Hopefully, by shining a light on them we can help
Giddings
We strengthen community more than a motto
President's Message Community Spotlight
EVERY FRIDAY – The San Antonio Home Asso ciation Rathskeller hosts Trivia Night at 7 p.m. The Rathskeller is located at 525 S. St. Mary’s St.
The Goodtime Polka and Waltz Club of New Braunfels will host a dance from 3-6:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 353 Seguin Ave., New Braunfels. Der Kleinsteins from New Braunfels will provide music.
Retirement
EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thurs day night at Hochheim-Prairie Lodge-Turner Hall in Yoakum. Games start at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 361-2935576.
Events
corner? Get credible facts about medicare benefits from qualified professionals. Questions about your Medicare Benefit Options? Hermann Sons Life
Sales
The Hermann Sons Life newspaper is an official pub lication of Hermann Sons Life. The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the President and CEO, and the President and CEO shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of Hermann Sons Life as editor and/or business manager thereof.
“I’m excited to welcome these new agents,” Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff said. “They are ready to serve our members and help our Hermann Sons Life familyTeresagrow.”noted that more agents are now doing electronic applica tions and can write anywhere in Texas without having to drive out to these locations.
Four new agents join sales team
Elaine Hernandez Soto
certainly not new to Hermann Sons Life. She has been a member for more than 30 years and retired from the Home Office in 2021 af ter 20 years of service.
Misty Skrobarcek of Refugio
9OCTOBER–
Four new agents have joined the Hermann Sons Life sales team.
Gladys Rowley Debbie Allen Misty Skrobarcek Garrett Czarnek
EVERY THURSDAY – It’s Game Night every Thurs day night at Brenham Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. Games start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication.
Meeting our Retirees’ needs. Just a phone call away 210-527-9113 www.hermannsonslife.org
I Spy: 100% Family
assist with your questions and needs. Choice
has been a member for 37 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business and is pursuing a mas ter’s degree in nursing and busi ness. She has been in healthcare for 22 years. Misty and her hus band have six children ages 10 to 22. When not working, she loves to travel, especially to Las Vegas and loves to cook, bake and learn newGarrettrecipes.Czarnek of Lubbock at tended La Vernia High School and graduated from the New Braunfels Independent School District. Garrett has worked for New York Life Insurance. Garrett’s hobbies include boxing, running and disc golf. A former Hermann Sons Life camper, he enjoys cars, sports, gaming, working out and music.
Editor/Communications Director
“This is just another benefit of our technological advances,” she said. “We are striving to help our agents be more successful while providing customer conve nience.”Gladys Rowley of San Antonio and a member of Jourdanton Lodge is a new sales agent but
Hermann Sons Life wel comes the Buck family as a 100 Percent Family. The fam ily is from Tomball, and they are members of Comfort Lodge.Thefamily includes Troy, Annette and Travis. Their agent is Normagene Bruns. Congratulations!
210-226-9261, ext. 279 email: elaines@hermannsonslife.org Assistant HannahCommunicationsEditor/AssistantDirectorRuiz-Gruver
All news articles and photographs should be mailed to: Editor, Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 or emailed elaines@hermannsonslife.orgto:
proud to announce we
Please note that we do not offer every plan available in your area. Any information we provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area. You can go to Medicare.gov or call 1-800-Medicare to get information on all your options.
Retirement & Medicare around the is are here to of Plans Available.
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 3
If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here and in the Events section of the Hermann Sons Life website, call Elaine Hernandez Soto, 210-226-9261, ext. 279 or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 279 or email to elaines@hermannsonslife.org.
Gladys and her husband Robert have been married for 20 years and have a large family includ ing his three children and her daughter and son-in-law. They are grandparents and are expect ing a great-grandbaby soon.
210-226-9261, ext. 102 email: hannahrg@hermannsonslife.org Fax: 1-888-443-3377 or 210-892-0252 Website: www.hermannsonslife.org
Debbie Allen of North San An tonio has been a member of Prinz Solms Lodge since 2007. In addi tion to San Antonio, her coverage areas will include Bulverde and Spring Branch. Debbie is current ly a flight attendant for South west and when not working, she enjoys traveling and hiking.
Answers to puzzles on Pg. 24 AcrossCrossword: 1. Witch 6. Spider 8. 12.11.10.BooVampireMaskOctober Down 2. Candy 3. Costume 4. Pumpkin 5. Treat 6. Skeleton 7. 13.HauntedBats s
Carter D. Cross, New Braunfels Britney Cross Caylee C. Dwyer, Seguin Annette Roecker
Shelby Pieniazek, Lone Oak Roxy Pruski
and Hannah Ruiz-Gruver also did a great job printing and putting together the training manuals and handouts.
Ava G. Bunch, Nixon-Smiley Diana Moreno
dent and CEO Robin Czarnek and Underwriting Support Spe cialist Debbie Payne taught "Un derwriting Principles."
Todd Marquardt of the Mar quardt Law Firm taught "Errors and Omissions Insurance" and "Finding Solutions for Ethical Challenges."Afterafull day of classes on Fri day, we enjoyed a steak dinner and played Bunco for prizes.
Agents attend training in Comfort
The three-day Continuing Education workshop was held in Comfort at the Hilltop Camp site. Speakers included John Carter from the Tex as Department of Insurance (TDI).
Normagene Bruns
Gavin P. Prescott, Anton Wenzel Ruth Bailey
Shelby Pieniazek, Lone Oak Mary Seifert
Sherry L. Rakowitz, Cibolo Elsa Del Bosque
Sales
The Continuing Education session "Ethics" was presented by attor ney Todd Marquardt of Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. He is pictured with, from left, Compliance Director Ana Vasquez, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff and President and CEO Robin Czarnek.
This brings the total to 219 members recommending and a to tal of 260 new members to Hermann Sons Life in 2022.
Meagan Martinez, Nixon-Smiley Diana Moreno
Normagene Bruns
Frank Chamberlain Jr, Comfort Normagene Bruns
Sissily Vaughan, Comfort
Justyn W. Buffalo, Harmonia Chris Naughton
I am very thankful for all of the time and effort the speakers spent preparing their presenta tions. The topics were very in formative, interesting and enter taining this year. We were lucky to have John Carter from the TDI teach the annuity class. Presi
Ronald Wiatrek
Page 4 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022 Recommend a member and you could win a $50 gift card! Call us at 877-437-6266 or go to hermannsonslife.org and click Contact Us
After training and dinner on Friday, everyone en joyed some friendly games of Bunco.
Paisley S. Ramsay, Bexar
Presley R. Gorzell, Poth Elizabeth Cutsinger
Kent Vaughan, Comfort
John Pacini created detailed handouts and taught agents how to use DocuSign for insur ance applications and forms and how to use SalezShark to set re minders, keep up with appoint ments, track leads, sales and an nual premium income.
Dayzee K. Meraz, New Braunfels Britney Cross Zaynee E. Parma, Goliad Laura Thigpen
John N. Pritchett, Boerne (2) Mary Seifert
Koralynn R. Hernandez, Mission-Alamo Roxy Pruski
Pieniazek, Covey receive gift cards for new recommendationsmember
Bevyn H. King, Poth Elizabeth Cutsinger
Brianna A. Garcia, Bandera County Michael Franke
Kimberly S. Hailey, El Campo Dennis Wigginton
Sara E. Hartmann, Twin Sisters Reagan Rogiers
Lisa A. Rozacky
By TERESA SAATHOFF
Kathleen V. Beierle, Spring Branch Gloria Gass
Mallory A. Bauer, Boerne Chris Naughton
Chris Naughton
Grace K. Covey, Prinz Solms (2) Reagan Rogiers
Vice President of Sales "Selling More Insurance with Technology" was the theme of this years Continuing Educa tion weekend held at the Hill top Camp site in Comfort Sept. 8-10. There were more than 40 Hermann Sons Life agents and Home Office employees in at tendance.Alotof work went into put ting the weekend together and I want to thank Compliance Di rector Ana Vasquez for organiz ing, finding presenters and get ting the classes approved by the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI).This year we started a day early to be able to concentrate on technology and get everyone as well as their laptops up-todate. I also want to thank Letty Fragoso and Hector Cabral from the IT Department for providing computer support and teaching the agents about all the features they have access to now with the newly implemented Microsoft 365Newservice.Regional Sales Manager
I also need to thank Kathryn Mutchler, administrative assis tant, who helped with organiza tion and getting every agent up to speed with passwords and helping agents load different software. Elaine Hernandez Soto
Gemma G. Hansz, Stockdale
Recommender Agent
Madyson V. Garza, Poth Elizabeth Cutsinger
The Sales Department is recognizing 31 more recommenders for the month of August.
James Martinez Jr, Giddings Linda Mattocks
The winners of the $50 gift cards for August are Shelby Pi eniazek of Lone Oak Lodge and Grace K. Covey of Prinz Solms Lodge.Congratulations to the following August Recommenders:
Tilden A. Gray, Gonzales Bobbie Polasek
Debbie K. Haas, Twin Sisters (3) John Moore
Annie M. Hudspeth, Flatonia Annette Roecker
Addisyn D. Rushlow, Cibolo
MARY S. PLACKE
ANITA R. HAGENS
Old Glory Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 96
FREDERICK WEINZIERL
Kerrville Lodge Died June 3, 2022 • Age 78
Harmonia Lodge Died July 18, 2022 • Age 65
Fort Worth Lodge
Hondo Lodge
Died April 25, 2022 • Age 94
LOUIS A. FAUST JR. Comfort Lodge Died July 5, 2022 • Age 89
Died July 19, 2022 • Age 87
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge Died May 22, 2022 • Age 98
HERBERT F. HOSEA
MARGARET A. FEERICK
Jackson County Lodge Died July 4, 2022 • Age 83
GREGORY N. WAHLBERG
Cat Spring Lodge Died July 23, 2022 • Age 65
Priddy Lodge Died June 29, 2022 • Age 74
Louise Schuetze Lodge Died May 24, 2022 • Age 93
Died Dec. 9, 2020 • Age 68
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
Died Nov. 12, 2021 • Age 86
BARBARA J. CASTRO
Austin Lodge Died April 19, 2022 • Age 85
Haskell Lodge Died June 29, 2022 • Age 63
HELEN FAYE SCHAPER Boerne Lodge Died July 7, 2022 • Age 76
BARBARA PIZEL Kypfer-Salge Lodge Died July 7, 2022 • Age 89
Yorktown Lodge Died July 4, 2022 • Age 84
Fredericksburg Lodge Died Aug. 3, 2022 • Age 90
Died April 8, 2021 • Age 104
Died Dec. 12, 2017 • Age 43
Da Costa Lodge
JONATHAN D.E. HUDKINS Comfort Lodge Died July 17, 2022 • Age 86
REGINALD E. LECLAIR
ALFRED G. BEYER
Vineta Lodge
In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members
KIM HAMILTON
Houston Lodge Died April 29, 2022 • Age 84
RANDALL C. EBNER
Brenham Lodge Died July 28, 2022 • Age 60
Fredericksburg Lodge
EMILIE N. STEGE
Died April 18, 2022 • Age 87
WILLIAM H. CRAIG
Paige Lodge Died Dec. 7, 2020 • Age 83
Harmonia Lodge Died June 26, 2022 • Age 83
Giddings Lodge Died July 14, 2022 • Age 86
SHALA K. DRAPER
CHRISTINE J. SABRSULA Plum Lodge Died July 8, 2022 • Age 91
GILBERT A. LINDER
OSCAR C. GOTTSCHALT
LEXIE M. ROTHBAUER
Giddings Lodge Died May 25, 2022 • Age 48
LEO P. SEMPER
LEE ROY E. WOERNER
Comfort Lodge Died July 30, 2022 • Age 86
CARL ILLHARDT Seguin Lodge Died July 18, 2022 • Age 92
BARBARA R. FOUTS
HOWARD C. ANDERSON
GLENN R. SCHWEERS SR. Hondo Lodge Died May 19, 2022 • Age 86
Kirby Lodge Died May 25, 2022 • Age 68
THOMAS F. STEIN
EDNA F. MCINTYRE
ESTHER L. WEHLMANN
Seguin Lodge Died June 24, 2022 • Age 90
Biry DiedLodgeMay22, 2022 • Age 46
MARY M. MATTKE
Plum Lodge Died June 27, 2022 • Age 89
New Braunfels Lodge Died July 24, 2022 • Age 89
THELMA HAWKINS
Gulf DiedLodgeApril2, 2022 • Age 97
GARRY A. SPELLMAN
Louise Schuetze Lodge Died May 25, 2022 • Age 100
Died Aug. 5, 2021 • Age 87
Rowena Lodge
JOANN R. MUSE
WALDINE C. BANIK
LOYCE J. KASPARIK
BLANCHE H. RINN Biry DiedLodgeJuly13, 2022 • Age 96
Piney Woods Lodge Died Nov. 20, 2021 • Age 95
TERRY W. REININGER
DELLA M. PANTERMUEHL
Da Costa Lodge Died July 26, 2022 • Age 91
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Died July 3, 2022 • Age 94
MARY L. NAJVAR
Died April 25, 2022 • Age 80
Harmonia Lodge Died June 17, 2022 • Age 94
Died April 10, 2022 • Age 72
Died Jan. 16, 2021 • Age 99
VERNON F. SCHWARZ
Giddings Lodge
KATHERINE E. STANDISH Vineta Lodge Died July 4, 2022 • Age 91
NETTILEE R. KORENEK Cameron Lodge Died July 13, 2012 • Age 88
DAVID A. DAVIS
Needville Lodge Died July 22, 2022 • Age 86
Harmonia Lodge Died April 19, 2022 • Age 87
Died March 14, 2022 • Age 99
HUGO A. TOUCHY
LEONITA WIMBERLY
Moulton Lodge
MARVIN E. MARBURGER Brenham Lodge Died July 15, 2022 • Age 82
ARLAN J. BERGMANN
Giddings Lodge Died July 26, 2022 • Age 82
Died July 20, 2022 • Age 58
JACK E. RUEFFER
CHARLES M. MUENSTER
Shelby Lodge
Died April 26, 2021 • Age 82
GLORIA C. DAVIS
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 5
Shiner Lodge
SIGRID J. CLIFT
The names of deceased members are listed on this page only after a death claim has been filed. Lodges interested in having a Home Office representative attend its Christmas party should contact the Member Services Department to submit a request and get on the holiday schedule as early as possible. Call 210-226-9261 or 800-234-4124 The holidays are just around the corner!
Moulton Lodge Died July 22, 2022 • Age 72
STEPHEN C. DOEBBLER Comfort Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 61
Old Glory Lodge Died July 28, 2022 • Age 83
ALFRED B. GILCHRIST
Old Glory Lodge Died July 21, 2022 • Age 98
Schulenburg Lodge Died Jan. 15, 2022 • Age 83
Fort Worth Lodge
ALFRED L. HAM
VALTON C. SCHMIDT
KATHY S. HAWKINS
Old Glory Lodge
VIRGINIA A. KAINER
GUS REIMANN JR. Converse Lodge Died July 6, 2022 • Age 90
Louise Schuetze Lodge
BILLIE D. OWENS Niederwald Lodge Died July 11, 2022 • Age 80
MARY E. SCHOOMER
Bryan Lodge Died May 4, 2022 • Age 93
CYNTHIA A. BURKE
Da Costa Lodge Died June 5, 2022 • Age 97
GLENN R. BOHLEN
MARY M. HOOD
GEORGIA A. STRAND
HERMINE S. WOLF McGregor Lodge Died June 4, 2022 • Age 91
Ellinger Lodge
Louise Schuetze Lodge Died June 15, 2022 • Age 67
VIRGIL J. BRADEN
RUTH M. WESSELS
TROY J. SCROGGINS
Died April 11, 2022 • Age 83
Harmonia Lodge
WINIFRED DAVIS DAVID W. KOSTAK
Fredericksburg Lodge
San Marcos Lodge
BONNIE A. BOURLAND
GALE A. PATTISON
CONNIE J. DECKER Waco-Robinson Lodge
RICHARD M. JONES
ELROY G. OEHLERS
MARGIE M. PRUSKI
LEROY E. CAROLYNHENNEKEM.PSENCIK
MARY L. PARGMANN Nordheim Lodge
JO RETTA C. PARKER Bellville Lodge
ANTONIA SCOTTINO Dallas Lodge
MARION C. MARGOALBERTJACQUELINEBAETHGES.HENKEO.MANGLBERGERM.STAHL
Brenham Lodge
MARILYN G. FRITZ
Bernardo Lodge
Dallas Lodge
PEGGY S. MILLER
TOMMY G. KIRK
TRAVIS J. KOEHN
LAWRENCE J. BURNS
JOHN T. HAMFF
RAYMOND F. DUELM
SUE A. SANDRANORMASHARONBROZA.COWEYW.FAVAROJ.THOMPSON
ALLEN G. ECKERMANN Shelby Lodge
BRUCE W. SCHIELACK La Grange Lodge
THOMAS H. ANDERS
MARIETTA D. PATEK
TERESA A. ZOELLER Comfort Lodge
MARCIA M. MATTICK
Knippa Lodge
Anton Wenzel Lodge
WOODROW F. BEHRING
ROBERT J. RIEDESEL Gruenau Lodge
CHARLES A. KLEIN Helotes Lodge
LINDA M. SCHMIDT
JAMES E. MUECKE Shiner Lodge
HARRY L. SCHELLBERG
SHARON A. SMITH
ELSIE C. ANDREWS
DONNA S. HAGENS
ROBERT C. BRAUNE General Bee Lodge
IDA MAE O. WHITTON
75 Years
Gonzales Lodge
ROGER D. SEILHEIMER Gay Hill Lodge
ANNA L. SCHULTZE
FRANCES T. GREGORY
TAMMY L. WILLIAMS Columbia Lodge
IRA R. RICHARDNIEMANNW.SCHULTZ Jourdanton Lodge
MARTIN L. KELLER
ADDIE KOY
Cat Spring Lodge
FREDERICK C.P. KUGEL
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
PATRICIA M. PAPE Louise Schuetze Lodge
Knippa Lodge
NANCY D. KELLY
Hondo Victory Lodge
WILLIAM G. GOLD
Live Oak County Lodge
KEITH M. FLACH
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
LA VERNE E. GIBSON
Round Top Lodge
Burton Lodge
KAREN A. BIRKELBACH
Poth Lodge
VICKIE S. IJAMS
CURTIS W. KOEHN
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
RANDALL J. HIGGINSON
RICHARD L. PETTY Siemering Lodge
RICKY A. DOSS Cameron Lodge
Fredericksburg Lodge
PATRICIA D. BURKETT
FAYE D. FORCUM
ALEXANDER A. KOTZEBUE ELIZABETH A. KOTZEBUE
JEFFREY A. KRESTA Jackson County Lodge
RANDOLPH HERZOG Laubach Lodge
GLEN C. NAYLOR Stern Lodge
BETTY J. DALLMEYER
DONNIE M. BERGER Goliad Lodge
STEVEN W. MANN Harmonia Lodge
Brenham Lodge
RONALD D. KOEHN
JAMES E. RETZLOFF
EMILY J. HEGEMEYER Katy Bear Creek Lodge
JEFFREY B. WENDEL El Campo Lodge
MARY J. JONJANICEMICHAELCASSARAA.MOSELL.WALTONT.WATSON
HENRY O. FISBECK
MARGARET F. FROEBEL
RUSSELL D. HANZ Kypfer-Salge Lodge
SUSANN ALLRED Womack Lodge
ALOIES E. HENNEKE
Sealy Lodge
Boerne Lodge
SUSAN A. WOODARD
JACQUE M. ANTHONY
SANDRA J. MIKS
Da Costa Lodge
CAROLYN S. BOYCE La Coste Lodge
PATRICK K. CULLINANE
MICHAEL D. BOTHE
LESLIE P. LUHN CORNEL WHITFIELD Da Costa Lodge
ELLEN M. MILLER
New Bern Lodge
BARBARA MANZANARES Comfort Lodge
Kypfer-Salge Lodge
CHRISTA R. CRAWFORD Austin Lodge
Ellinger Lodge
Corpus Christi Lodge C.R. KATHYSHERIONRANDALNANCYBRYANCHARLOTTEGRETCHENBORCHERDINGL.FINNR.HATLEYW.KRUSEA.MCALEXANDERR.REMMERTL.SCHROEDERL.TIDWELL
70 Years
RUBY J. LUHN
RONALD L. ZERR El Paso Lodge
Coupland Lodge
Pioneers
BILLY R. HAGEN
Corpus Christi Lodge
BILL W. BRIETZKE La Vernia Lodge
THERESA L. WITTE Dunlay Lodge
CARL N. MUECKE
SHERYL A. BABBITT KEVIN B. MATTHEWS Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
Cuero Family Lodge
DONALD R. ANDERS
ROGER D. KATHERINENIEMIETZE.STUEWE Cibolo Lodge
Page 6 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
Austin Lodge
GENE PAHMIYER
DELORES E. ZELLA Gonzales Lodge
CHARLES A. TONDRE Hondo Lodge
TERESA R. GRAY Kerrville Lodge
YVONNE REIMERS
GARY D. ROSENBAUM
HENRY W. BASSE
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
JAMES W. ANDERS
SUSAN G. HAYS Cat Spring Lodge
MARTHA L. PODSIM
Cont’d on Pg. 7
Louise Schuetze Lodge
Dunlay Lodge
LOUIS T. MAASS Burton Lodge
C. DANIEL ZOELLER
GARY J. FREY JACK SCHAEFER Kirby Lodge
Plum Lodge
LEONTINE WEISHUHN Ellinger Lodge
CHARLES L. ROBERTSON Boerne Lodge
BRENDA S. FREYER
GUSWIN H. WIETERS
PAUL L. WENDEL JR. Cuero Family Lodge
60 Years
KENNETH D. REESE Yorktown Lodge
GERALD L. KNEESE
LEOLA M. MARES Bexar Lodge
JEFFREY L. PREUSS Brenham Lodge
PENNY J. WOODWARD
CHRISTINE TIERNEY Katy Bear Creek Lodge
JOHN L. SCHLECHTE
Rutersville Lodge
Round Top Lodge
MARILYN F. WAGNER
VERNELLE B. JONES
New Braunfels Lodge
CASEY A. SHAW
MARYVERNELLSTEWARTWOODL.ZOELLER
KEVIN S. BORTH
KATHY J. MADDEN
KIMBERLY K. FENELEY Mission-Alamo Lodge
50 Years
SHERI D. SCHLECHTE New Bielau Lodge
Prinz Solms Lodge
JOSEPH W. KNEUPPER SHANNON L. MARSH Helotes Lodge
EARL SCHMITT
ROBERT MCCULLOUGH
GERRY L. PETTY
VICKI L. RHONDASCHRADERK.SRUBAR
MELISSA B. VOGT Comfort Lodge
BILLY G. MEINKOWSKY
DEBORAH K. COPE
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge
LISA D. WEHE
KRISTOPHER KLABUNDE
NANETTE R. KNOBLOCK
ELBERTA D. ECKERMANN
LARRY R. SIMPSON
Poth Lodge
CHERYL A. H. SCHULTE
MORRIS L. VADER
SHIRLEY A. STANUSH La Vernia Lodge
KATHRYN M. HARRIS
LOIS F. MARVINMCNEILL.WATTS JR. Columbia Lodge
SANDRA J. VALDEZ
ANGELA J. KREUSEL
JAMIE K. GROSSER
DUANE D. ZOELLER
TERI L.
DONNA J. STRICKLER MICHAEL R. STRICKLER MITCHELL J. STRICKLER Houston Lodge
JANA D. WRIGHT
URSULA A. FARRIS
Richland Lodge
LEE ROY R. BITZKIE JR.
GLENN A. ANDERSON
DOROTHY A. KEILERS
GLENDA E. BUEHRING
SHARON L. LAQUA
Siemering Lodge
ERNEST A. LOEFFLER JR.
ALISON J. BERRY
Waco-Robinson Lodge
CHRISTOPHER E. KVINTA KENNETH E. KVINTA DELISE L. SAVIOR ROBERT J. WALTERS TANYA L. WENZEL Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
ALICE M. QUINN Boerne Lodge
JAMES A. JANDA
JEANICE W. CADDELL
DONALD H. FOX
CARRIE A. GWENDOLYNSCHARFO.SWETS
THELMA ZWICKE
Shelby Lodge
SAMUEL L. JAMES
RICHARD MCCULLOUGH
JANICE G. DUCH BILLY W. RUEMKE ELLA M. RUEMKE DARYL W. RUNGE RASCHEL A. YORK Gay Hill Lodge
JAMES J. ROHLER
BEVERLY L. WILLIAMS
BETTY J.
BARRY L. KARNEI
PEGGY K. HARVEY
LLOYD D. DOMINEY RODNEY D. WEISHUHN Ellinger Lodge
Seguin Lodge
WAYNE A. ZOELLER
Pershing Lodge
Weesatche Lodge
Schulenburg Lodge
WILLIAM E. JONES
RONALD R. RUST
JANA D. MATIC Haskell Lodge
SUZANNE B. BADGER
SHERYLL D. EHRIG Gonzales Lodge
Paul Vogt Lodge
New Bielau Lodge
JERRY A. KENNETHPAPEL.WIATREK
LLOYD E. BARFELL
San Marcos Lodge
THOMAS J. MORYL JR.
PAMELA H. STEUBING
Womack Lodge
ERNEST DEWINNE JR. DARYL G. HILL STEVEN W. MARTIN MICHAEL E. STARR Harmonia Lodge
PATRICIA SEALS Hondo Victory Lodge
MARK H. BROWN
ANITA J. KNAPIK Matagorda Lodge
HERBERT A. BARON WELDON L. COKER HENRIETTA CUNNIGHAM JIMANN KEVINBOBBYBERNARDJONESR.SIMEKJ.SUEHSB.SUPAK
Pioneers
BETTY C. DUESTERHEFT
Shiner Lodge
ARLENE I. VITUCCI
R.N. TABBERER JR.
MARJORIE A. STIBORA
WANDA F. DUKES
WENDY W. MARTIN Louise Schuetze Lodge
CLYDE R. SHELTON
SUSAN L. SIMPSON
GARY L. BEYER
GREGORY A. CARPENTER
CHARLES E. COLE III SILISA N. HENNESEY SHARON B. JANSSEN DAVID A. KAHLICH GAYLE W. MORRIS TRACEY S. MUELLER GRACE STACEYWASKOW-THERIOTW.WHITE
BLAINE L. KOEHL
BONITAELIZABETHCMEREK-BAILEYA.KASBERGI.ROBERTSON
CAROL R. PLATE
PHYLLIS A. KRAUSE Karnes City Lodge
SHIRLEY A. BALL
WANDA K. WENDLAND
RHONDA M. PIZZITOLA
Vineta Lodge
New Braunfels Lodge
SCOTT L. MEISCHEN
ETTA L. BLANKENSHIP SALLIE G. MCGREW Kerrville Lodge
MICHAEL D. DOHMANN Da Costa Lodge
THOMAS R. RAPE Brenham Lodge
NATALIE B. BAILEY SHEY E. LINDNER BRIAN S. SCHUETZE GARY W. SCHUETZE
Niederwald Lodge
JOHN S. WILDER III STEVEN L. WILDER Fredericksburg Lodge
SHERRY A. FISK
ALAN W. CROSBY
STACEY L. STAVINOHA
ALYSON O. HENRY
TINA L. PREUSS
Spring Branch Lodge
JONNETT L. COLDEWEY SHANNON M. COWEY RUSSELL W. DOERR MELISSA J. KOEHNE STEVEN W. SCHULZE SHELLY L. SULLINS Goliad Lodge
JUDY R. BITZKIE
TERESA B. FRIESENHAHN
HOLLY L. MEYER
PAUL W. JAUER
JESSE M. SEALS Hondo Lodge
CHARLES R. ELBEL JR.
SANDRANORMANMUELLERR.SCHMIDTK.SCHMIDT
Schwertner Lodge
Taylor Lodge
LISA R. OHNHEISER
JULIE L. BENNET
Prinz Solms Lodge
Rutersville Lodge
MELISSA H. WEIGE Kypfer-Salge Lodge
60 Years
SHERI A. BRISTER CONNIE F. JORDAN Kirby Lodge
SERENA K. SCHEELE
Mission-Alamo Lodge
SUZANNE L. VOGEL
Paul Vogt Lodge
JEANETTE M. KEILERS
KAREN STAUTZENBERGER Stern Lodge
GIDEON J. HASTY Anton Wenzel Lodge
CHARLES E. CATING JR.
NANCY D. JOHNSON
JANET L. WALKER Laubach Lodge
Schulenburg Lodge
MELISSA A. BALZEN
JENNIFER HALL
RICHARD A. HILBIG
DOROTHY L. KALLIES
Pershing Lodge
RICHARD C. SKANSE II El Paso Lodge
Old Glory Lodge
JEANNE L. ROWELL TAMMY L. ROWELL Cibolo Lodge
LISA K. SCHOLZE
RANDALL R. KREBS
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 7
NANCY L. GRABARKEWITZ Lockhart Lodge
ROBERT A. MARWITZ
VICKIE L.
CURTIS D. RINN
Rowena Lodge
Niederwald Lodge
AUDREY A. CURRY
Piney Woods Lodge
Priddy Lodge
DELORES J. NEUTZLER
Cuero Family Lodge
CHARLES L. WOOD III
CLARISSA A. HUEGELE
Marion Lodge
Cont’d on Pg. 8
AMY JO BARFELL
GAYNA G. WOMMACK
Round Top Lodge
Priddy Lodge
BARBARA J. MARQUARDT
Deanville Lodge
SUSAN K. LEWANDOWSKI Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: Donations
Donations to the Camp Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
HAROLD S. WIESE
Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 1.Publication Title 2.Publication Number 3.Filing Date 4.Issue Frequency 5. Number of Issues Published Annually 6.Annual Subscription Price 7.Complete Mailing Address of Known Office of Publication (Not printer) (Street, city, county, state, and ZIP+4®) Contact TelephonePerson(Include area code) 8. Complete Mailing Address of Headquarters or General Business Office of Publisher (Not printer) 9. Full Names and Complete Mailing Addresses of Publisher, Editor, and Managing Editor (Do not leave blank) Publisher (Name and complete mailing address) Editor (Name and complete mailing address) Managing Editor (Name and complete mailing address) 10. Owner (Do not leave blank. If the publication is owned by a corporation, give the name and address of the corporation immediately followed by the names and addresses of all stockholders owning or holding 1 percent or more of the total amount of stock. If not owned by a corporation, give the names and addresses of the individual owners. If owned by a partnership or other unincorporated firm, give its name and address as well as those of each individual owner. If the publication is published by a nonprofit organization, give its name and address.) Full Name Complete Mailing Address 11. Known Bondholders, Mortgagees, and Other Security Holders Owning or Holding 1 Percent or More of Total Amount of Bonds, Mortgages, or Other Securities. If none, check box None Full Name Complete Mailing Address (For completion by nonprofit organizations authorized to mail at nonprofit rates) (Check one) The purpose, function, and nonprofit status of this organization and the exempt status for federal income tax purposes: Has Not Changed During Preceding 12 Months Has Changed During Preceding 12 Months (Publisher must submit explanation of change with this statement) PS Form 3526 July 2014 [Page 1 of 4 (see instructions page 4)] PSN: 7530-01-000-9931 PRIVACY NOTICE: See our privacy policy on www.usps.com Hermann Sons Life 0 2 4 2 2 0 0 09-30-2022 Monthly 12 Free to members Hermann Sons Life 515 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205 Elaine 210-226-9261Soto
Donor: New Bielau Lodge
Robin Czarnek
JAY E. NOBRA
Donor: New Braunfels Lodge
CONSTANCE S. GRANBERG Twin Sisters Lodge
W.H. MAKOWSKY JR.
DORELLA COLBERT
Pioneers
VALERIE A. STARR-COZAD
STEPHEN P. RABKE Weesatche Lodge
FAYRENE
515 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Hannah Ruiz-Gruver S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Donors: Robert and Carol Jungman
515
SHERRI L. NOLAN
515
Shiner Lodge
STEVEN DOUGLAS Donors: Sam and Sandra Jones
Harvey Borgfeld has received his 70-year membership pin. A mem ber of Weesatche Lodge, he has been a member since June 9, 1952.
Adeline Leaich has received her 70-year pin. A member of Vineta Lodge, she has been a member since March 17, 1952.
BALIN MONROE
JENNIFER J. PATEK
STEVE KENNETHHOFFMANW.SMITH JR.
Siemering Lodge
Donors: Sam and Sandra Jones
Sons Life September 202223,50023,076None23,50097.824,30024,30047147123,771None23,77124,300 98.123,50023,500424424 September 2022 Statement of Ownership, Management, and Circulation (All Periodicals Publications Except Requester Publications) 16. Electronic Copy Circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months No. Copies of Single Issue NearestPublishedtoFiling Date a. Paid Electronic Copies b. Total Paid Print Copies (Line 15c) + Paid Electronic Copies (Line 16a) d. Percent Paid (Both Print & Electronic Copies) (16b divided by 16c 100) certify that 50% of all my distributed copies (electronic and print) are paid above a nominal price. 17. Publication of Statement of Ownership If the publication is a general publication, publication of this statement is required. Will be printed in the ssue of this publication. Publication not required. 18. Signature and Title of Editor, Publisher, Business Manager, or Owner Date I certify that all information furnished on this form is true and complete. I understand that anyone who furnishes false or misleading information on this form or who omits material or information requested on the form may be subject to criminal sanctions (including fines and imprisonment) and/or civil sanctions (including civil penalties). 0 0 0 0 October 2022 9/30/2022 ✔
LAURIE L. WILLIAMS
Page 8 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
ANNA M. KOEHN
Deborah Tinney has received her 60-year membership pin. A mem ber of Vineta Lodge, she has been a member since April 23, 1962.
Dorothy J. Grosse has received her 60-year membership pin. A mem ber of Vineta Lodge, she has been a member since April 5, 1962.
Shelby Lodge
JOHN H. BIELSS
Hermann Sons Life S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Elaine Soto
Taylor Lodge
Seguin Lodge
BoerneDonor:Lodge
Vineta Lodge
CHRISTINA M. VAUGHAN
50 Years
Womack Lodge T. D. JR.
TX 78205 ✔ ✔ 13. Publication Title 14. Issue Date for Circulation Data Below 15. Extent and Nature of Circulation Average No. Copies Each Issue During Preceding 12 Months No. Copies of Single Issue NearestPublishedtoFiling Date a. Total Number of Copies (Net press run) b. PaidCirculation (By Mail and Outside the Mail) Mailed Outside-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid(1) distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Mailed In-County Paid Subscriptions Stated on PS Form 3541 (Include paid(2) distribution above nominal rate, advertiser’s proof copies, and exchange copies) Paid Distribution Outside the Mails Including Sales Through Dealers and Carriers,(3) Street Vendors, Counter Sales, and Other Paid Distribution Outside USPS® Paid Distribution by Other Classes of Mail Through the USPS(4) (e.g., First-Class Mail®) [Sum of 15b (1), (2), (3), and (4)] d. Free DistributionRateNominalor (By Mail and Outside the Mail) (1) Free or Nominal Rate Outside-County Copies included on PS Form 3541 (2) Free or Nominal Rate In-County Copies Included on PS Form 3541 Free or Nominal Rate Copies Mailed at Other Classes Through the USPS(3) (e.g., First-Class Mail) (4) Free or Nominal Rate Distribution Outside the Mail (Carriers or other means) e. Total Free or Nominal Rate Distribution (Sum of 15d (1), (2), (3) and (4)) f. Total Distribution (Sum of 15c and 15e) g. Copies not Distributed (See Instructions to Publishers #4 (page #3)) h. Total (Sum of 15f and g) i. Percent Paid (15c divided by 15f times 100) * If you are claiming electronic copies, go to line 16 on page 3. If you are not claiming electronic copies, skip to line 17 on page 3. PS Form 3526, July 2014 (Page 2 of 4) 0 0 0 0 0 0
Donations to the Camp Fund in Memory of:
JAMES V. BAILEY JR.
LAVONNE S. OHNHEISER
MARTY BISHOP
Hermann S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio,
JAMES ROTHER
CARRI M. NOLAN
MADELYN J. MACKE PershingDonor:Lodge HILDA RAYMONDHORSTMANNH.WALKER BrenhamDonor:Lodge Donations to the Home Fund in Memory of: MARY S. PLACKE GiddingsDonor:Lodge
LISA F. BRADDAM
FISCHER
Sons Life 515
515 S. St Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205
Hermann
EMILIE ZINSMEISTER
Stern Lodge
KIMBERLY D. GARNER LINDA M. PARKER
JENNIFER L. STRATEMANN
SUE WILLIAMS
1. Kecia Andries Fort Worth 730 $140.00
8. Bernadette Friesenhahn San Marcos 682 $30.00
9. John Kelly San Antonio 701 $30.00
3. Kraukopf Tire Fredericksburg 2813 $110.00
Men
AllSinglesEvents
11. Ron Waller Dallas 696 $30.00
8. Kyle Kasper Giddings 703 $40.00
3. Kevin Schmidt Boerne 21225 $100.00
Tie 4. Donnie Burns/Dorian Villegas Fort Worth 1394 $70.00
2. Beverly Kubala San Marcos 2052 $120.00 Events
BOWLER HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
9. Candy Brackey Dallas 678 $25.00
HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
Team
2. Schlechte Kegler Boerne 2926 $200.00
FinalOFFICIALResults/Payouts
All
4. A Little High Fort Worth 2712 $60.00
Tie 12. Robert Hodges Boerne 688 $25.00
1. Chris Gorrell/Hayden Calzoncit Boerne 1445 $200.00
1. Stefan Ranney Boerne 738 $125.00
6. Max Below/Stefan Ranney Boerne 1377 $50.00
7. Jason Schmidt/Aaron White Boerne 1336 $40.00
Tie 1. Shannon Jones/Kecia Andries Fort Worth 1424 $170.00
TEAM HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
1. Kecia Andries Fort Worth 2282 $190.00
2. Stefan Ranney Boerne 2176 $110.00
TEAM HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
Doubles
3. Pam O’Conner Austin 704 $55.00
BOWLERS
BOWLER HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
3. Aaron White Boerne 735 $65.00
6. Tommy Kirk Dallas 719 $50.00
5. Trey Castor Fort Worth 728 $55.00
7. Jean Dueitt Burton 687 $35.00
4. Nanette Wells Cameron 699 $50.00
1. Sweethearts San Marcos 2612 $300.00
2. John Kelly/Bart Wells San Antonio/Dallas 1426 $140.00
10. Jason Gearhart Boerne 698 $30.00
Doubles
Team
7. Max Below Boerne 707 $45.00
Tie 12. Bill Jackson Dallas 688 $25.00
Tie 4. Carol Nauert/Pam O’Conner Austin 1328 $45.00
2. Strikes R Us Fort Worth 2577 $210.00
2. Vince Wos Fort Worth 736 $70.00
Tie 4. Roxann Sebring/Jean Dueitt Houston/Burton 1328 $45.00
HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
1. Pin Masters Boerne 2928 $300.00
Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament
3. Cecily Kelly/Dana Henderson San Antonio 1375 $80.00
BOWLER
10. Dana Henderson San Antonio 674 $20.00
Tie 1. Karen Burns-Lane/Trisha Burns Fort Worth 1424 $170.00
3. Chris Loft/Wayne Roach San Marcos 1396 $100.00
2. Patty Thielepape San Marcos 721 $70.00
14. Dennis Durst Fredericksburg 687 $20.00
5. Darlene Jones Fort Worth 694 $45.00
6. Nancy Pietsch La Grange 688 $40.00
BOWLER HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 9
Tie 4. Tom Crane/Steve Hampton Fort Worth/Dallas 1394 $70.00
1. Hayden Calzoncit Boerne 2194 $200.00
WomenSingles
BOWLERS HOMETOWN SCORE MONEYPRIZE
4. Kevin Schmidt Boerne 731 $60.00
Cont’d from Pg. 2
and bedding, and, of course, monetary donations to keep the lights on and the water running. You never know, you might just find your next family member too. If you haven’t had a chance to check them out, I encourage you to do so. It’s a wonderful organi zation!Formore information, you can reach out to C.L.A.S.S. at 830899-2527 or stop by the shelter at 2170 Old Sattler Road, Canyon Lake. Current events and hours of operation are posted on their Facebook page
It was a tie for ladies Doubles. Top left, is Karen Burns-Lane and below is partner Trisha Burns. Top right is Kecia Andries and below is partner Shan non Jones. All are from Fort Worth.
Page 10 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
Shelter.
depends on volunteers, donations
C.L.A.S.S. depends on volunteers to help care for the animals. From left, volunteers feed kittens and vol unteer Mitch Brown gets close and personal with a pig. Shelter dog Cookie found a “furever” home with Achille “Mike” Gousie and his wife Debbie. David Czarnek, far right, brightens this dog’s day with some water fun at the shelter.
Sweethearts of San Marcos won first place Team. The bowlers are from left, Amanda Ramirez, Janice Kuhen, Kim Illhardt and Beverly Kubala.
Pin Masters of Boerne won first place Team. The players are from left, Jason Schmidt, Kevin Schmidt, Aaron White and Robert Hodges.
Statewide Bowling Tournament winners recognized
The 57th Annual Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament was held in Georgetown at Mel’s Lone Star Lanes July 30-31. Stefan Ran ney, left, of Boerne won first place Singles. Kecia Andries of Fort Worth won first place Singles and was also the Womens All Events winner.
The mens Doubles winners were, from left, Chris Gorrell and Hayden Calzoncit of Boerne. Hayden also won Mens All Events.
CIT program
CIT-2s
Many of our JJCs had been trained and certified before Camp as lifeguards. Some assist ed with canteen responsibilities. While there was mixed success with the implementation of the program, I’m excited to develop this program a little more in 2023. This upcoming summer, we’ll add a few more guardrails and a little more structure to how we implement the pro gram.
Monday – Communication (Focus and Listening); Decision Making and Self Esteem; Risk Management (observation); So cial Media and Social between Riverside and Hilltop CITs
Group Rentals
FRIDAY FUNDAY - Blue and Gold Games; Water Balloon Fight; Evaluations; CIT Nightly ActivitySummer 2022 really showed me how valuable the CIT Pro gram is to the development of not only our staff but the im provement of the programming we will be able to offer our ju nior members.
Please note: On Dec. 15, 2022, all successful candidates who have completed their ap plication, interview and refer ences will be able to “reserve their spot” in the session of their choice two months prior to the open enrollment. More details will be given at a later date.
• Week #4: July 9 – July 15
The Hilltop dining hall is pictured decorated for a wedding reception.
We will also be showing you what it means to be a staff mem ber. As a CIT camper, and as a potential staff member, you will be peeking behind the scenes of what makes the Camp tick. You will be helping in the dining hall, you will help set up, break down and run evening activities, you will be observing and participat ing in daily activities and you may be helping in the kitchen.
Sunday - Your Value as a CIT-1; Arrival Day - Greeting the Camp ers; Expectations for the week
• Week #5: July 16 – July 22
There’s so much happening at Hermann Sons Life Camp – even in the fall – and I love it!
Tuesday - Identifying Camper Behavior (Homesickness); Age characteristics at Camp; Line Dancing and Camp Songs with Riverside and Hilltop CITs; GAME NIGHT
By IAN BRASSETT Executive Camp Director
CIT-1 Camp Week “Leadership”
The CIT-2 program is available for invited junior members who completed their CIT-1 program in 2022 and received positive evaluations at the end of the week. Last summer we imple mented a more structured ver sion of our Junior Junior Staff Program. This is where CIT-2s can join us for additional PAID weeks at Camp.
How to become a CIT-1
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 11
We rent the Camp facility to a number of groups throughout the year. In November, we will be hosting 200 Girl Scouts for a weekend. In addition, our Hill top Camp is hosting the Com fort School of Dance class every week.We’d love to see the facil ity used more. Does your school district do outdoor education classes? Does your church run any retreats? If there is any in terest, please reach out – ianb@ hermannsonslife.org. I’d love to help you plan an event.
If you are interested in joining the team at Hermann Sons life Camp, the directions are listed below.
On Sept. 3, 2023, our Hilltop facility hosted the wonderful wedding reception of former Riverside counselor Lindee Fiedler (Pi). The dining hall looked amazing, and we loved being part of this wonderful oc casion.During the same weekend, six of our summer staff members, Coconut, Toucan, Smudge, Cy borg, Ding and Sonar earned their Lifeguard Instructor Cer tificate. They will now be able to train and certify CIT-2s, junior staff and full counselor staff to get their lifeguard certification. We believe it is an awesome re turn on investment and has a positive effect on our summer Camp staff.
• The FIRST STEP on the road to becoming a CIT-1 is to complete the application. The application is for past Hermann Sons Life campers ages 15 (as of Sept. 1, 2023) who wish to be consid ered for the first level of the CIT Program.TheCIT application is available on the Hermann Sons Life web
This program emphasizes leadership and gives Hermann Sons Life junior members the opportunity to demonstrate those skills. We teach you about camper behaviors and group management skills. We will dis cuss the importance of “being there” for a homesick camper and giving you some tips and tricks to help a camper get the most out of their stay.
• Week #6: July 23– July 29 Program outline:
Wednesday - Human Diversi ty - The Changing World We Live In! Bullying 1.0
See CAMP, Pg. 12
• The cost of the CIT program is The$200/week.weekstentatively allocat ed for CIT-1s in 2023 are:
Camp stays busy throughout the off-season
• In the FOURTH STEP success ful applicants are invited to en roll in the CIT Program in early February.•Spaces for successful CIT-1s will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The following week, we hosted Hermann Sons Life agents for a Continuing Education weekend. A massive thank you goes out to Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff for all of her help, and that of her staff to put together a wonderful three-day training. The agents, along with the edu cators, were able to experience many of our campers’ favorite meals. Thank you also goes out to Camp staff Clay, Heath, Melis sa and Sue for making the event a success.
ing.BenefitsvisitBoxCITto:IfsametomendationthePleasereferenceses,es.(notductedsons-life-interviewdly.com/ianbrassett/hermann-Meet/Chat.viabeconvenience,amustsibleviewscheduleCampyourability.interview150Campinterviewtionorg/counselor-training-applicahttps://www.hermannsonslife.Benefits.•TheSECONDSTEPwillbeanwiththeExecutiveDirector.ApproximatelycandidatesareexpectedtoforthelimitedavailOncewehavereceivedapplication,theExecutiveDirectorwillemailyoutoanonlineinterview.•Besuretorequestanintertimeslotassoonaspossincesomanyinterviewsbecoordinatedtooccurinshortamountoftime.ForyourtheinterviewswillscheduledpredominantlySkype,FaceTimeorGoogleLink:https://calen•InterviewsWILLNOTbeconafterFeb.1,2022.•TheTHIRDSTEPistogetthreefamilymembers)referencThiscanbeteachers,coachclergy,etc.ThedeadlineforisMarch1,2023.makesuretheylistyouasapplicant!LettersofrecomcanalsobemailedCamp.Pleasedonotsendthereferenceinmultipleways.mailedtoCamp,pleasesendHermannSonsLifeCamp-ProgramAdmissions,P.O.629,Comfort,TX78013•Tosubmitreferencesonline,thewebsite,gotoMember-Counselors-In-Train
mann Sons Life and Camp; Jobs and their role in the operation of camp! Motivation of the Camp Program; dinner meeting with the Executive Camp Director; Camp dance
Summer Camp staffers earned their lifeguard instructor certificates during the first weekend in September.
through the ranks to become a counselor or even a future camp director! This process begins with the CIT program. CITs are 15 years old.
At Hermann Sons Life Camp, we really do believe it is very im portant for us to grow our own staff. There is nothing better than to have a camper move up
site under Member
Thursday - History of Her
Camp
If you have questions regarding our privacy policy, you may reach us toll free at 1-800-234-4124. Or you may write us at: 515 S. St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio, Texas 78205
• Week #3: June 25 – July 1
• Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of punch and snack breaks
Customer Information. Customer infor mation includes identifying information such as your name, address, telephone number, and demographic data about you. It also includes information about your transactions with us such as the type and value of our insurance products that you own and the amount of insur ance premiums you pay to us.
How we use the information we obtain. We use information about you for busi ness purposes such as evaluating your request for insurance or other products or services, evaluating your claim for benefits, administering our products and services, and processing your transac tions with us. We may also use informa tion about you to offer you other prod ucts and services we provide.
Disclosure of information. There are no affiliated financial institutions or thirdparty non-affiliates which have access
• If a CIT-2 decides to return as a JJC, they will receive a diversified schedule of activi ties which will allow them to be fully immersed into the Camp program and experi ence most of what the camp counselor experiences. These
Sons Life Camp merchandise – hoodies, t-shirts, camps, visors, pens, drawstring backpacks and more – left over from Camp season is now available through our website store! These items would make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers! Shop our website store at www.hermannsonslife.org Navy hoodie - $35 ShirtLifeHermannSonsCampHermann-$22
For Counselor-in-Training details and application, visit hermannsonslife.org Click, Member Benefits - Counselors-in-Training For questions email: ianb@hermannsonslife.org
Health Information. Health information includes information about your health and medical history, and your insurance underwriting risk factors.
Merchandise
• Assisting with the set-up and breakdown of evening activi ties
Camp CIT program opens
How we obtain information. We obtain most of the information we need directly from you on your application or other forms you complete, or from those you have authorized to provide information to us in connection with providing you insurance or administering claims. We also obtain information in the course of processing and recording your transac tions with us and processing your claims forInformationbenefits. we may obtain. The type of information we obtain depends on the product or service we are providing. The types of information we may obtain fall into the following three categories:
HERMANN SONS LIFE – PRIVACY NOTICE
Hermann
AvailableMerchandise Available
We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards to protect all the information we have obtained from you. Information is accessed by our employ ees only when it is necessary, such as to administer our products or services and is always treated in a confidential man ner. If we use a third party to perform services for us, including marketing of our products or services, we require that third party to maintain physical, elec tronic and procedural safeguards of your information to protect the confidentiality of your information. Our policy of pro tecting nonpublic personal information also extends to former customers who no longer have insurance with us.
• Teaching at least two activi ties (or lifeguarding at least two activities) per day.
HERMANN SONS LIFE is a fraternal ben efit society which recognizes that pro tecting the privacy and security of the personal information we obtain about our customers is an important respon sibility. We are proud of the trust our members have placed in us since 1890 to transact business honestly, with our members’ best interest as a top prior ity. The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act requires that we notify our customers annually about how we collect, use and safeguard their personal information. This Privacy Notice generally describes how we treat that information. This notice refers to HERMANN SONS LIFE using the terms “we,” “us” and “our.”
to your nonpublic personal information, except pursuant to your written autho rization. We will notify you prior to dis closing any information about you to a third party and you may opt out of such disclosures, other than those dis closures that are necessary to carry out our contractual obligations, such as pro cessing claims and premium payments. If you have previously consented to third party disclosures, you may withdraw such consent by writing to us at the address below. We never sell information about you to others. We may disclose any information about you when neces sary to administer products or services we provide; with your consent or at your direction; to protect the confidentiality of security of our own records; to pre vent fraud; for internal risk control or to resolve disputes; to persons holding a legal or beneficial interest related to you; to persons acting in a representative or fiduciary capacity related to you; to pro vide information to our regulators, attor neys, accountants, and auditors; to con sumer reporting agencies; in connection with a proposed or actual sale, merger, transfer, or exchange of all or a portion of our business; or when required by Federal, State, or local law, rule, or other legal requirement, such as in response to a subpoena or in the course of a compli
• Week #2: June 18 – June 24
Page 12 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
Financial Information. Financial infor mation may include information such as your credit history, income, assets, type and value of other insurance products you own or for which you have applied, and the amount of insurance premiums you pay to other insurance companies.
One of those guardrails is to ensure that our CIT-2s com plete the CIT-2 program before becoming a JJC. Therefore in 2023 we have tentatively allo cated for CIT-2s in 2023 to take up the first three weeks of the summer.•Week#1: June 11 – June 17
• Line serving (at most once per day)
• Living in the dorms with the campers if space is available and sharing the responsibili ties.
Hermann
Cont’d from Pg. 11
Bucket Hats - $25
• Assisting with Camp store. More information on the CIT2 Program and JJC Program will be emailed to the eligible can didates in September.
activities will include:
anceHowexamination.weprotect customer information.
Sons Life Mood Pedometers - $12 Camp Trucker Hat - $18 Peace Love and Camp Unisex Tee. - $20Pink hoodie - $35 Other pens,fidgetheadbands,storeavailablemerchandiseonouronlineincludessunglasses,caps,visors,lanyards,minifootballs,spinner&fluffyhairfandanas,bracelets,minimisters&more!
Changes to our Privacy Notice. Our policy about obtaining and disclosing information may change from time to time. We will provide you with notice of any material change to this policy before we implement the change.
The lodge received a thank you letter from the New Ulm Fire Department for the mon etary donation from the lodge and a thank you letter from Lau ra Henneke for the monetary donation she received from the
– Robin Maertz
the family and friends of Alene Finke and Larnie Mar burger. Memorials have been sent.Happy Birthday was sung to Jo Ann Ullrich who cele brated a birthday on Aug. 12. Happy anniversary wishes went out to Jocie and Floyd Braun, 24 years on Aug. 22 and Barton and Lila Garlin, 56 years on Aug. 28.
Agent Robin Maertz reported Camp has ended and was well attended. Robin and husband Terrel, also an agent, planned to attend Continuing Education classes in September in Com fort.Emily Frank, Billy Hagen and Arlene Trojacek reported finan cial records were found to be in good standing.
lodge to attend Camp. Members and the campers enjoyed an ice cream social.
Attendance prize winners were Pearlie Wagner, Floyd Braun, Mert Meinkowsky, Dwight Nittsche and Leonard Meinkowsky.Thenext meeting was scheduled for Sept. 22 with chicken spaghetti on the menu for dinner. There will not be a meeting in October due to the antique fair.
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 13
Mr. Grote talked with Saman tha about going to school with her dad and his cousins and was nice enough to give her his autograph and pose for a photo – photo credit goes to his wife Cheryl, a member since
1964. “Itjust goes to show that you never know who you are going to run into at a Hermann Sons Life lodge meeting!” Samantha said. – Reporter
Gail Yvonne Heger, 60year member was in atten dance. When asked what her favorite memory of being a 60-year Hermann Sons Life member was, she happily an nounced it was sending her granddaughter to Camp and seeing how much she loved it. President Irene Schwertner presented monetary gradua tion gifts to two members who recently graduated high school. While visiting with various members, Samantha began hearing stories about someone in attendance, baseball legend and San Antonio native, Jerry Grote #15! Mr. Grote had re cently been honored at Dell Diamond for his impressive
CAT SPRING – Bernardo Lodge welcomed three campers at the August meeting. Briley Za palac, Weston Sutherland and Laura Henneke spoke about the things they enjoyed at the Camp. They said they had a great time and are looking for ward to next year.
SCHWERTNER – Schwertner Lodge welcomed approxi mately 40 members and guests at the August meeting held at the Schwertner Community Center. Vice President of Op erations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley represented the Home Office and acknowl edged the lodge had eighteen 60-, 70- and 75-year pin recipi ents in 2022.
ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge discussed the upcom ing country store fund-raiser at the August meeting.
The lodge will have a coun try store at the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department’s event on Oct. 8. The store should be ready for business by 3:30 p.m., bingo starts at 4 p.m., a meal of fried chicken will be served beginning at 5 p.m. and the live auction starts a 6:30 p.m.
– Reporter
Schwertner Lodge pioneer receives membership pin
Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kel ley is pictured with Jerry Grote at the August meeting of Schwertner Lodge. Jerry is a baseball legend and San Antonio Native.
Bernardo campers share experiences
Vice President of Operations and COO Samantha Schulmeier Kelley, left, and Schwertner Lodge President Irene Schwertner, right, pres ent a 60-year membership pin to Gail Yvonne Heger at the August meeting.
baseball career which included being the catcher for the New York Mets, catching every in ning of their first two World Series appearances, playing in two more World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers and be ing a two-time All-Star for the National League. He caught for Nolan Ryan for five years, was a member of the Colt 45 baseball team in Houston and even ap
peared on an episode of “Every body Loves Raymond.” If those stats aren’t impressive enough, Samantha remembered visiting the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory with her parents in 2016 and her father search ing the museum’s Signature Wall for the 1962 signature of his high school classmate who became a big baseball player, Jerry Grote!
Bernardo Lodge campers, from left, Weston Sutherland, Briley Za palac and Laura Henneke, attended the August meeting and shared their favorite things about Camp.
Round Top Lodge will participate in VFD event
The next meeting was sched uled for Sept. 21.
The lodge extends its ap preciation to members who have donated items and have volunteered to help. A reminder that the Ledbetter Homemakers will have a des sert booth so the lodge will not be selling any dessert items.Sympathy is extended to
flag. It created a beautiful “sea of red” at the cemetery.
– Reporter
KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge will meet Oct. 5 at the Hill Coun try Veterans Center at 6:30 p.m. A potluck meal will be served. Please call 830-864-4095 to RSVP.Final plans for the Christmas party will be made. A new ven ue is needed. Come and share
Page 14 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
Cibolo Lodge held a memorial service to honor deceased members during the September meeting.
At the September meeting, a memorial service was held to honor deceased members Leota Denham, Irvine Schneider, Lil lian Sweeten Pape, Sylvia Schal ter and Margie Reinhard.
– Reporter
Anniversary celebrants Dena and Mike Warneke were recognized at the September meeting of Cibolo Lodge. They are pictured with their grandchildren, Breilyn, left, and Brycen Warneke.
ed. For questions or concerns, call Juanice Grona at 830-8644095.The tentative remaining meeting schedule for 2022 is Oct. 5 at the Hill Country Veter ans Center and Dec. 2 (location to be determined).
DeanvilleRakowitz.LodgePresident
Richland Lodge to elect officers Oct. 2
Mike Warneke celebrated an an niversary. They’re grandchildren Breilyn and Brycen Werneke were in Membersattendance.enjoyed roast beef cooked by David Goerke and sides and desserts provided by
important meeting. Lodge members participated in a Join Hands Day project in May. The lodge and the Cele 4-H Club members joined together and met at St. John Cemetery in Richland. Together they placed red roses on graves dating as far back as the 1800s. All veterans received a red rose and a U.S.
Cibolo plans costume contest for October meeting
The lodge did not meet over the hot summer due to no air conditioning in the hall. Please plan to attend these upcoming lodge events.
Richland Lodge joined with the Cele 4-H Club for a Join Hands Day project in May. Together the members placed red roses on graves and added flags for all veterans at St. John Cemetery.
Kerrville to hold meetings at Veterans Center
Sylvia Schalter’s daughter Nancy and son-in-law Terry Heinz were in attendance to honor their loved one. It was a nice and moving ceremony and members and family members were able to share memories.
Donnie Blinka, left, presents a check to Troy Poehl of the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department during the Deanville National Night Out.
Celebrating birthdays in Sep tember were Rodney Krebs and Cory Rakowitz and Dena and
CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge will celebrate Halloween at the Oc tober meeting so members should come dressed for a cos tume contest for adult and ju nior members. Winners will re ceive gift cards. The main course will be pizza from Costco.
the members. The creamed corn casserole made by Tracy Cam pos was voted best side dish and best dessert was a Dream sicle Pie made by birthday boy Rodney Krebs.
For questions, contact Tammy Kelley.
yourTheideas.lodge held a social at the Acapulco Restaurant for the August meeting. The financial reports were reviewed. Meetings will be held at the Hill Country Veterans Center, 411 Meadowview Lane, going forward unless otherwise not
– Juanice Grona
Deanville Lodge presents check
September birthday celebrants at Cibolo Lodge were Rodney Krebs and Cory
PLUGERVILLE – Richland Lodge will meet at noon Oct. 2 at Rich land Hall. The election of officers for 2023 will be held. Plans will be made for a memorial service on Sunday, Nov. 6, the Christmas party on Sunday, Dec. 4, and a Make a Difference Day project. A carry-in meal will be served. All members are asked to attend this
Jason Schmidt and Kevin Schmidt showed members the first-place plaques they won at the Hermann Sons Life State wide Bowling tournament. Con gratulations to them both.
Lockhart earns certificate for project
Brenham to hold supper, dance
The door-prize winners were Nicky Duewall, Karen Buckner and Craig MembersDuewall.enjoyed a meal fol lowing the meeting.
Attendance-prize winners were Karen Harborth, Connie Krause, Helgard Hollis, Leola Stolte, Tommy Daum, Michael Huebinger, Rennie and Sandra Guenther, Sharon Suchy, Doro thy Schneider, Jolene Meuret and Jo RobinHeideman. providedprizes of Her mann Sons Life merchandise.
Members enjoyed bingo games and the opportunity to visit with friends.
later this Presidentyear.Cliff Klabunde re minded members dance reg istration has started. He asked members who know a child 3-17 years of age to let them know about the Schools of Dance and send them to an agent.
Kate Gourley recently celebrat ed a birthday and was recog nized at Prinz Solms Lodge in September.
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 15
– Reporter
– Reporter
Birthday celebrants Lil Pfefferkorn, left, and Emilia Duewall were recognized at the August meeting of Lockhart Lodge.
Michael and Shirley Huebin ger will host the October meet ing. Meat will be furnished and member are asked to bring sides and/or desserts. Reporter
Birthday celebrant Richard Han ath, 92, was recognized at the August meeting of Brenham Lodge.
–
Reporter
Prinz Solms Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Travis and Courtney Gourley at the September meeting.
Following games and refresh ments, everyone enjoyed a bar becue supper hosted by Dave and Robin Czarnek.
Junior member Daniel Hyland thanked the lodge for its sup port in helping him complete his Eagle Scout project. He de signed a monument of the Ten Commandments for his church, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cath olic Church in Portland.
BRENHAM – Brenham Lodge will hold a steak and sausage supper with a dance on Sept. 30 at the hall. Doors open at 4 p.m. Music by Allison Crowson and her band will start at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served at 7 p.m. Price is $20 per person and includes the meal and dance. Reservations are required. Call at 979-836-2053 by Sept. 30.
Bingo games are still held ev ery Thursday night. Cards go on sale at 6:15 p.m. and games start at 7 p.m. To keep up to date on
lodge events visit the Brenham Lodge page on the website, her mannsonslife.org.
Ray and Debbie Pfefferkorn celebrated a wedding anniver sary on Aug. 13.
Anniversary celebrants Will and Dorothy Laubach were recog nized at the September meeting of Prinz Solms Lodge.
Anniversary celebrants recognized at the August meeting of Bren ham Lodge were, on left, Jeanette and Robert Preuss, 63 years and on left, Ben and Delores Meyer, 62 years.
LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge met Sunday, Aug. 7, at Smitty’s Market. President Nicky Duewall shared the certificate of achieve ment, Black Level, from the Home Office the lodge earned for its Join Hands Day project.
Prize winners at the Lockhart Lodge August meet ing were Nicky Duewall, Karen Buckner and Craig Duewall.
Duewall, Sept. 2.
Guest speaker at the Septem ber meeting was Lou Garza, cor porate manager for S.T.A.G.E., the Bulverde dinner theatre. She gave a brief history of the dinner theatre that is in its 44th season this year. Auditions are held before each play and ac tors and actresses from the San Antonio area try-out. The chil dren’s theater group, ELF for ages 8 – 16, will start up again
Door prize winners were Doris Falkenberg, Aubrey Harmel and RobinAgentMann.Gary Falkenberg spoke on the importance of keeping life insurance and annuity ben eficiaries up to date.
New Braunfels has eight new members
She also read a thank-you note from Delaney Dwyer for her se nior gift.
BULVERDE – Prinz Solms Lodge will meet Sunday, Oct. 9, at 5 p.m. at the Bulverde Com munity Center. Pin presenta tions are planned. Recipients are encouraged to attend.
Prinz Solms to present membership pins Oct. 9
Birthday celebrants were Lil Pfefferkorn, Aug. 9, and Emelia
NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge welcomed eight new members at the Sep temberPresidentmeeting.and CEO Robin Czarnek spoke of new things happening at the Home Of fice and informed members of programs and speakers for the lodge.
– Reporter
Presidents recognized at the Harmonia Lodge September meeting were, from left, Matt Kraus, Ernie DeWinne, Mike Gumpp, John Hoog, Jake White, Bill Richard, Brad Dietrich, Stan Steiger and Mike Beam.
member since 1977.
Harmonia Lodge to hold sausage dinner Oct. 13
SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge will meet Oct. 13 at the Rathskeller. The lodge will pro vide sausage and sauerkraut for the meal and members are encouraged to bring a side dish or dessert to share. A German band will provide entertain ment.Atthe September meeting, Steve Prewitt and Mike Beam prepared a meal of spaghetti and meat balls and members provided side dishes.
Steiger.Theattendance-prize winners were Thomas Hassel and Steve Prewitt, and the split-the-pot winner was Brad Dietrich and he donated it back to the lodge.
crease in costs due to inflation. If approved, it will go into effect inCelebrating2023. anniversaries in September were Michael and Dena Warneke, Ron and Em ily Roberts and Stan and Karen
Vineta Lodge’s past presidents were honored in September with a gift. Pictured are, from left, Emily Roberts, Ruth Bailey and Debbie Jordan.
Members expressed condo lences for deceased members Thomas F. Stein, who died on April 19, 2022, at the age of 86, a member since 1955; Troy J. Scroggins died on June 26, 2022, at the age of 83, a mem ber since 1964; Albert C. Schultz died on Aug. 4, 2022, at the age of 88, a member since 1970; and Mitchel W. Shaner died on Aug. 25, 2022, at the age of 52, a
Harmonia Lodge attendance-prize winners in September were Steve Prewitt, left and Tom Halsell, right, pictured with President Rene Kraus.
– Reporter
Vineta Lodge plans service for Oct. 6
SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge will hold a memorial service at the Oct. 6 meeting and elect Home Association representatives. The lodge will furnish fried chicken and members are asked to bring a covered dish.
Trustee Bill Richard an nounced the birth of his 19th grandchild named Augustine W. Richard born to his son Rex and wife Elizabeth on Aug. 27, 2022.
Vineta Lodge President Debbie Jordan, left, presents a birthday gift to Mary Ann Pintaric on her 101st birthday in September. Mary Ann has served on the Finance/Trustee Committee for many years.
Vineta Lodge members celebrating birthdays in September were, from left, Janice Houghtling, Emily Roberts, Mary Ann Pintaric and Darlene Ackerman.
Page 16 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
Members were reminded that a motion has been made to in crease the lodge dues from $1 per month to $1.50 per month for adult members. This will help increase revenue for the lodge and will help offset the in
The election of officers will be held at the Nov. 3 meeting. A turkey meal will be served. Please RSVP to Ruth Bailey at 210-707-3652.Thelodgeextends apprecia tion to all who attended the 121st anniversary celebration held in September. Special thanks to Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly for attending the event. Thank you to members who donated school supplies or monetary donations for teach ers in Uvalde. Members do nated $200 and the lodge matched it with a $200 dona tion.
Vineta Lodge collected school supplies and monetary donations for Uvalde teachers. Pictured are, from left, Ruth Bailey, Carol Bielke, Emily Roberts, Debbie Jordan and Darlene Ackerman.
NEW BRAUNFELS – Kypfer-Sal ge Lodge will meet Oct. 7. The lodge will provide sausage and members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert.
Anton Wenzel Lodge recognized birthday celebrant, Gizeh Merotta, left, at the September meeting. She is pictured with President Eliza beth Dorrell. The lodge will celebrate its 125th anniversary on Oct. 4. A catered dinner will be served. All members are invited to attend and have a chance to win some great prizes. Thank you to all the members who have donated prizes.
Members voted to make a monetary donation to the Crisis Center of New Braunfels.
Celebratinggrounds.birthdays in Sep tember were Darline Preiss and OranTheKoepp.attendance-prize winners were Kathy Noble, Oran Koepp, Charlie Seiter, Dorothy Schnei der and Darline Preiss.
Attendance-prize winners were Brian Mueller, Ricky Kuhn, Weldon Hartmann, Margie Svrcek and Glenn Al twein.
Kypfer-Salge has new junior member
Niederwald Lodge September prize winners were Nancy Smith, left, and Shirley Faske. Members observed a moment of silence for de ceased members Charles Crowley, 88, and Billie Owens, 80. Get-well wishes go out to Adeline Schubert. The lodge will meet Oct. 4. Niederwald Lodge will meet Oct. 4
– Reporter
– Darlene Preiss
At the September meeting, plans were finalized for the Chicken Barbecue on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Ruters ville Hall, 5830 State Highway 159 in La Grange. Serv ing begins at 5 p.m. until sold out. Plates are $12 each for dine in or to go and include a half chicken, sauce, potatoes, sauerkraut and green beans. The event also includes live music by the Back Porch Boys band under the pavilion, a cake walk and an auction. Everyone is welcome and it’s BYOB.
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 17
Kypfer-Salge Lodge birthday cel ebrants in September were Oran Koepp and Darline Preiss.
The lodge welcomed new ju nior member Lyla Horn at the September meeting.
Helotes Lodge birthday celebrants recognized at the September meeting were, from left, Shirley Jonas, Lisa Fragoso and Al Michalczak. The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 13. Members will elect officers for the 2023 calendar year, a meal will be served, and door prizes will be awarded. Anyone wish ing to run for a lodge office is encouraged to do so. Contact Nomination Committee member Rebecca Henley at 210-723-8939 to be added to the roster of nominations.
Helotes will elect officers on Dec. 13
In her Cheer Committee re port, Nelrose Koepp said getwell cards were sent to Donna Sureddin and Jim Sureddin.
The Cheer Committee reported sending get-well cards to Weldon Hartmann and Jo Ann Mueller.
Rutersville barbecue event set for Oct. 15
to recommend a new member. Dance registration is under way.
September birthday celebrants at Rutersville Lodge were Margie Svrcek and Kirby Keilers.
LA GRANGE – Rutersville Lodge will meet Oct. 5. Slop py Joes will be served, and members are asked to bring a side or dessert.
Agent Celeste Salge attended the Continuing Education work shop for agents held at Hilltop Camp in September. Contact Celeste for policy information or
Kery Noble was thanked for re pairing a water leak in the men’s restroom and for cleaning up the lodge
September birthday celebrants in attendance were Kirby Keilers and Margie Svrcek.
Anton Wenzel to celebrate anniversary Oct. 4
DALLAS – Dallas Lodge will elect officers for 2023 at the next meeting Sunday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. The lodge reminds members they are needed to serve as officers and to attend meetings. Food and drinks will be provided. Ameetingwas not scheduled forCongratulationsOctober. to Septem ber membership pin recipients,
Lodge members are asked to volunteer some time either the day of the event by bring ing baked goods or helping run to-go-plates or by helping sell raffle tickets prior to event.
Members are encouraged to contact an officer to report member deaths or births.
– Reporter
Rose L. Nelson, who received a 60-year pin and resides in Irving and Gina M. Orta who received a 50-year pin and resides in Murphy. Thelodge was awarded a cer tificate of achievement from the Home Office for its Join Hands Day project in May. The lodge donated to the Greater San Marcos Youth Council. Congratulations to Steve
Da Costa Lodge will elect officers in November
Schellenberg who was selected by the Board of Directors to serve on the Laws Committee for the next four years. He has served on this committee be fore and was thanked for his service.Happy birthday wishes go out to all who will celebrate this month and prayers are extend ed to those who are sick.
Dallas Lodge will elect officers Nov. 20
POTH – Poth Lodge members voted at the September meeting to provide aid and assistance to the Poth Food Pantry for Make a Difference Day on Oct. 22. The pantry lends a helping hand to many people in and around Poth Members are asked to bring canned goods and more staples will be purchased with monetary donations.Thelodge welcomes four new members. They are Katelyn Paige Richardson, Hannah Lynn Fletch er, Kamryn Hope Hosek and Au bree Grace Snyder.
monthly meeting to receive their award. KimBeasley was selected as the recipient of the Humanitarian Award for the year. She is a sub stitute teacher and band booster president. The award will be pre sented at the Christmas party. President Cutsinger reminded those present the election of offi cers will be held at the November meeting. Therewas a short discussion re garding the Christmas Pin Party and the menu. More discussion will be held later.
The Winter Social has been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 10. Stay tuned for more infor mation and mark those calen dars. It will include a meal, ac
tivities and a dance. For those interested in helping plan the Winter Social, there will be a committee meeting Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 6 p.m. at the lodge. Bring your ideas and creativity.
served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. or until sold out. The Mini-Rod Tractor Pull starts at 1 p.m. There will also be a raffle and bake sale.
Contact Lodge President Sayra Boop at 361-676-6947 for more information and for who to
Shelby Lodge schedules
ed the Shelby American Legion with its stew preparation as its Join Hands Day Project.
contact. Mowing volunteers at the lodge are always needed and appreciated. Those interested in helping should call the hall atThe361-578-2039.DaCosta Lodge cook books are still for sale. Contact Diane Stastny or call the hall to purchase. They will make great Christmas gifts or birthday gifts,Upcomingetc. events include a
It was reported the lodge has been asked for use of the hall for Zumba classes. More discussion is Presidentplanned. Beth Cutsinger read correspondence from the City of Poth on maintenance being done and “great things happen ing in Poth.”
hoped this will allow mem bers who are unable to attend night meetings to be able to attend these day meetings.
Poth Lodge to assist local food pantry
– Reporter
DA COSTA – Da Costa Lodge will hold the next meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. and it will include the elections of lodge officers and Home Asso ciation representatives. Mem bers are encouraged to attend and get involved.
Members are reminded they are a vital part of the lodge and its continuation in the future. Input and involvement are needed.
Warren Meischen and his wife Carolyn represented the lodge at the Hermann Sons Life Con vention Assembly held in May in San Marcos. Warren gave an interesting report regarding the business of the Home Of fice. The Meischens reported the convention was very infor mative and well organized.
– Sayra Boop
Poth Lodge recognized birthday celebrant Lawrence Maha at the September meeting.
Members are reminded to let others know about Her mann Sons Life and how they can apply for a policy. The lodge’s goal this year is 15 newThemembers.lodgehad planned an excursion to the San Antonio River Walk in October, but it has been cancelled due to barge availability.
Kirby Lodge plans several day meetings for 2023
Christmas party for Dec. 11
– Reporter
In observance of Make a Dif ference Day, lodge members will volunteer at the Wood Hi Community Center Annual Barbecue and Mini-Rod Tractor Pull Fund-raiser on Saturday, Oct. 8. The barbecue will be
KIRBY – Kirby Lodge will meet Monday, Oct. 3, at 7 p.m. A main dish will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and desserts. The next meeting is Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. A main dish will be provided, and members are asked to bring sides and des serts.The following meetings for the 2023 year have been changed to Sunday after noons: July 9, 2023, at 2 p.m., Sept. 10, 2023, at 2 p.m., and Dec. 10, 2023, at 1 p.m. It is
Birthday celebrants for July and August were recognized and included Oscar Voelkel and Roy Pieper. Judy and Roy Pieper celebrated their anniversary in August.Members enjoyed a meal of pizza following the meeting.
Patricia Lowak, and the kitty prize names drawn but not in at tendance were Nadine Karoline Kehler, Rebecca Ann Mattes and Carolyn J. Kroll. Since there were no winners, the pot increased. Following the meeting, mem bers enjoyed bingo and a meal of Frito chili pie.
A drawing for four Post Camp Scholarship Awards was held. There were 37 juniors from the lodge who attended Camp. The rules state to be eli gible the camper must attend the next meeting and share with those present their experience at Camp. The names drawn were Jarren L. Gordon, Megan Nicole Harrison, Emma Rose Catherine Lieke and Carter Smith.
Page 18 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
public dance with the Keen Country Band on Oct. 1 and a public dance with the What’s Left Band on Nov. 19.
– Andra Fore
These recipients will be con tacted and must attend the next
SHELBY – The next meeting for Shelby Lodge is Sunday, Dec. 11, and will include the Christmas party beginning at 4 p.m. A brief meeting will be held followed by the meal. Members are asked to bring a vegetable dish or a dessert. The lodge will furnish the main course.Thethird quarterly meeting was held on Sun., Aug. 14, at Harmonie Hall and the cur rent officers were reelected for 2023.The lodge will send memo rials to Camp in honor of de ceased members Allyn Meisch en, Will Meischen, Curtis Rinn, James Schimara, Clinton Blez enger and Linda DeFord. Lodge members again assist
The lodge recognized Septem ber birthday celebrant Lawrence Maha.Attendance award winners were Elizabeth Cutsinger and
The Make a Difference Day project was rescheduled due to inclement weather and will be held Oct. 22.
WEST POINT – Plum Lodge will meet at 5 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Prairie Val ley School House.
Fort Worth has new junior
Happy anniversary wishes to Scott and Shannon Jones who will celebrate on Oct. 3.
FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Lodge welcomes new junior member Liam Johnston. Liam joins his brother Brady as a member of the lodge. At the September meeting, a letter was read thanking the lodge for its donation to the Harvest House for Join Hands Day.Members thanked Shannon Jones, Ronnie Jones and Dar lene Jones for getting Camp shirts made and in the mail to campers. It is hoped all the campers enjoyed them.
Teresa Sneed gave a report on her mom, Leona Hendrick son. Members extended getwell wishes to her.
McGregor to present award on Nov. 1
Vice President Patricia Bush man was working on plans for members to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank in obser
Corpus Christi Lodge will hold social on Oct. 4
It was reported Roy and Jean Dueitt were evacuated from their home near Somerville because of a fire. They are fine and spent the night with friends. Their house is okay, but the outer buildings were heavilyWinnersdamaged. inthe monthly at tendance drawing were Doris Falkenburg, Addison Sewell, Ethelene Marshall, Catherine Manchack and Gene Weste.
CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge will meet for a so cial on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. at the Hill top Community Center. There will be Halloween treats for the children.Atthe September meeting held at the Chicken Shack, Au gust and September birthdays were celebrated with dessert for everyone.Plansfor the Christmas party wereThediscussed.doorprize winners were Pearl Hunt, Shelly Hunt and Da vid Garcia. Troylyn Sisneros Gon zalez won the 50/50 prize.
Door prize winners at the September meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge were, from left, David Garcia, Shelly Hunt and Pearl Hunt.
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 19
nations were sent to Westview Manor and Rehabilitation Cen ter for its game days and to the McGregor Food Pantry.
Congratulations to lodge members who have earned membership pins. The recipi ents are Brian Luensman, 50 years, a member since Aug. 18, 1972; Brenda Tankersley, 50 years, a member since Sept. 12, 1972; Glynis Lange, 60 years, a member since Sept. 27, 1962; and Connie Lange Mueller, 60 years, a member since Sept. 27, 1962. The lodge will send a dona tion to the Retirement Home Christmas Fund. In observance of Make a Difference Day, do
– Reporter
vance of Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Corpus Christi Lodge “future leaders” enjoyed the meal and dessert at the September meeting held at Chicken Shack.
HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Monday, Oct. 10, at Don Jose’s Restaurant, 5305 Antoine Drive.
Happy Birthday wishes to Te resa Sneed and Natisha Brandt who were in attendance and to all celebrating birthdays.
– Catherine Manchack
– Reporter
Corpus Christi Lodge birthday celebrants in August and September were recognized at the September meeting. Pictured are, back, from left, Ray Garcia, Cheryl Garcia, Debbie Mazur, Scott Mazur, Greg Blakenship, Robert Gonzales, front, from left, Sheila Rauch, Goldie Beal, Darlette Brandon and Pearl Hunt.
– Darlette Brandon
MCGREGOR – McGregor Lodge we will not hold an Oc tober meeting. The next meet ing is at 6 p.m. on Nov. 1 at the McGregor General Store. Food will be provided and the Hu manitarian Award will be pre sented.The December meeting will be held Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. also at the McGregor General Store. Gifts and food will be provided. Members enjoyed a meal and fellowship at the September meeting held at Luigi’s.
Door prize winners were Re genia Arseneaux and first-time winner, Teresa Sneed.
At the last meeting, Agent Gary Falkenberg stated the Home Office has approved the sale of Medicare insur ance. Some agents will need to get a health insurance license.
James Ellison reported he was scheduled for surgery.
Agent Falkenberg gives report at Houston meeting
Plum meetsLodgeOct.10
– Doris Mooney
At the August meeting, the lodge welcomed new member Aubrey Jade Mar burger.There was no September meeting.Theannual Christmas party will be held Dec. 3. Members are asked to mark their calendars and plan to attend. More information to come.
Happy birthday wishes to Kay Brackin, Adelaide Childs, Carter Childs, Jackson Childs, Micah Clanton, John Emshoff, Sydney Hampton, Kamden Hazelwood, Carol Hilcher, Robert Hurst, Lo relei Leonard, Lucas Leonard, Vicki Lewallen, Linda Miller, Pay ton Mitchell, Cutter Stephen son, Chance Voss and Elizabeth Yanez.
Charles Urban entertained at Boerne Lodge in September.
Lodge will meet Oct. 7 D’Spain.andQuinn,officerspicturedmeeting.SeptemberBoernebirthdaycelebratedVogt,Marilyncenter,aattheLodgeSheiswithAliceleft,Barbara
BOERNE – Boerne Lodge will meet Friday, Oct. 7, at noon at the Center at Kronkosky Place. Lunch reservations must be made by 9 a.m. by calling 830-249-2114 the day of the meeting.
Celebrating birthdays in Sep tember were Judy Beauford, Marilyn Vogt and Kathy Kunz. Marilyn received a free meal ticket to the Center at Kronkosky Place for a future meal.
La Vernia Lodge presented membership pins at the August meet ing. Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, 60-year pin recipient Debbie Schraub, a member since Nov. 5, 1962, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and lodge President Charles Stork.
La Vernia Lodge presented membership pins at the August meeting. Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, 60year pin recipient Bill Brietzke, a member since Oct. 4, 1962, Presi dent and CEO Robin Czarnek and lodge President Charles Stork.
La Vernia Lodge presented membership pins at the August meet ing. Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, 60-year pin recipient Donna Prater, a member since Sept. 25, 1962, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and lodge President Charles Stork.
– Jeanie Walpole
The lodge has chosen Bettye McBroom as its Humanitarian of the Year for 2022. She will be honored for her work and dedi cation to the Rainbow Senior Center Thrift Shop at Kronkosky Place at the Nov. 4 lodge meet ing. Guests at the September meet ing were Charles and Joyce Ur ban and Pam Kight. Charles en tertained members by singing and playing his guitar. He sur prised Marilyn Vogt by singing Happy Birthday to her.
The lodge welcomes new ju nior members Ruby Virginia and Evelyn Beth CondolencesFigueroa.were extended to the family of Helen Schafer. The lodge will make a $20 dona tion to the Retirement Home in herThememory. lodgewas asked to think
Retired Agent Sharon Tanneberger, center, was presented with a cer tificate of appreciation for her 25 years of service at the August meet ing of La Vernia Lodge. Presenting the certificate were Vice President of Sale Teresa Saathoff, left, and President and CEO Robin Czarnek.
Pictured are, from left, Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff, 70year pin recipient Darrell Wehmeyer, a member since Nov. 18, 1952, President and CEO Robin Czarnek and lodge President Charles Stork.
Page 20 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
of ideas for “Make A Difference Day” scheduled for Oct. 22. “Make a Difference Day” is a vol unteer service project that helps benefit the Boerne community.
La pioneerpresentsVerniapins
La Vernia Lodge presented membership pins at the August meeting.
– Barbara D’Spain
LA VERNIA – La Vernia Lodge honored 50-, 60- and 70-year pin recipients at the August meeting. Special guests from the Home Office were President and CEO Robin Czarnek and Vice President of Sales Teresa Saathoff.Robin and Teresa presented a certificate of appreciation to Sharon Tanneberger who has retired as a sales agent after 25 years of service.
Boerne
Door prizes winners were Pam Kight, Alice Quinn, Marilyn Vogt and Joyce Urban.
In attendance to receive membership pins from Robin and Teresa were Darrell G. Weh meyer, who received a 70-year membership pin and Debbie Schraub Vasquez, Bill Brietzke and Donna Prater each received 60-yearEveryonepins.enjoyed a meal of beef and chicken fajitas and other refreshments.
Members of La Vernia Lodge visit during the August meeting.
thanking the lodge. Happy Birthday was sung to Joella Koerner and Ed Kurtz.
Plans museum visit
SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schue tze Lodge will meet Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. in the Rathskeller. Mem bers are asked to bring their fa vorite finger foods.
SAN ANTONIO – MissionAlamo Lodge will hold the last meeting of the year on Oct. 26. The lodge will celebrate Hal loween and the election of of ficers will be held.
Agent Lynn Wiede reported she attended the Continuing Education weekend for agents held at the Hilltop Camp site and is excited about new prod ucts that will be available soon.
Louise Schuetze Lodge birthday celebrant JoAnn Fielden, left, re ceives a gift from President Lisa Robalin.
guez.The first meeting in 2023 will be held on Jan. 25. All meet ings are subject to change due
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 21
ported Jim Spradling is home recovering.Edthanked the lodge mem bers who helped with the Hermann Sons Life Statewide Bowling Tournament held in Georgetown this summer. Har vey Koerner, Betty Kurtz, Jim Reed and Gay Stark received gifts of appreciation from the lodge. Tournament Director Sandra Jones also sent a letter
Louise Schuetze Lodge meets Oct. 10
The next meeting was sched uled for Sunday, Sept. 11.
Janice Kuhen announced she
Members voted to change the meeting time from 7 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. starting in January 2023.
– Reporter
– Reporter
Birthday celebrant JoAnn Fielden was recognized, and Carol Grill won the split-the-pot drawing.Members enjoyed a dinner from Rudy’s BBQ.
At the August meeting, the lodge welcomed new member Charlize Marie Hardin-Rodri
– Janice Kuhen
AUSTIN – Austin Lodge has four new members, Tye M. Les ter, Braxton C. Lester, Levi D. Haley and Emarie G. Yelverton and one transfer member, Su san Lara.
Austin Lodge has four new members
At the August meeting, Presi dent Ed Kurtz read a thank you letter from the San Marcos Youth Council for the lodge’s donation.TheCheer
Mission-Alamo Lodge to elect officers on Oct. 26
Birthday celebrants at the August meeting of Mission-Alamo Lodge were, from left, Joyce Kneupper and Dianne Larned.
Members enjoyed a meal of hot dogs and chili furnished by the lodge and chips, dips and desserts provided by members at the August meeting.
At the September meeting, the lodge welcomed new mem ber Susan Rabel.
The split-the-pot winner was Jack Larned, and he donated it back to the Camp Grief Sup port Session.
and Agnes Dreibrodt delivered 115 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Hays County Food Bank. The items were col lected during the family picnic held in July.
Committee re
A lodge committee, chaired by Vice President Shirley Faske, will meet to prepare the 2023 calendar and slate of 2023 offi
San Marcos Lodge plans October brunch
SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge will meet Tuesday, Oct. 4, for a brunch at 10:45 a.m. at the Golden Corral restaurant in New Braunfels. After the meal, members will celebrate Ger man Heritage Month by visit ing the Sophienburg Museum in New Braunfels. RSVP to Jan ice Kuhen by email or text 512393-1431.TheSeptember meeting was held at Chuy’s Restaurant in San Marcos. Before the meet ing, members visited and shared their summer events with each other.
At the September meeting, Denise Wright and J.R. Kneup per were reelected as Home Association representatives.
Plans were made for the Christmas party to be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Zorn Bowling Club. Mark yourThecalendars.Cheercommittee report ed get-well wishes were sent to Cassia Hodge and Dennis Krackau.Theattendance-award win ners were Ken Cargil and Yvonne Reimers.
cers to be presented at the No vember meeting. Members in terested in serving as an officer or as a meeting host or hostess, should contact Shirley.
August door-prize winners at Seguin Lodge were, from left, Tammy and Brian Beutnagel, Cheryl Kolbe, Mary Allison, Brenda Schrank, Kathy Hartman, Annette Roecker and Tim Kolbe. Seguin Lodge awards prizes
to COVID cases or other prob lems like severe weather. Denise Wright Mission-Alamo Lodge member John Hall displays his vintage Hermann Sons Life shirt.
The Humanitarian of the Year recipient selection and plans for a Make a Difference Day project were tabled until the October meeting. To nominate someone for the Humanitarian Award, contact President Ag nes Dreibrodt.
passed are Fayrene T. Balin, Monroe D. Fischer Jr. and Mad elyn J. CelebratingMacke. September birth days were Carol Krauss and Ger ald Peeler. Both were prize win ners.Anita Eggert was not present to claim the $35 attendance prize. David Czarnek won the split-the-pot drawing and do nated his winnings back to the lodge.
At the September meeting, the lodge welcomed new mem ber Parker Elizabeth Krauss. Car olyn Worsham has transferred to KirbyPresidentLodge. and CEO Robin Czarnek and her husband David were present at the meeting.
Pershing Lodge will meet Oct. 5
Entertainment was provided by the “Usual Suspects” includ ing Brandy Robinson, Travis Koehn and Curtis Koehn. The prayer was given by Robert Her ridge who also led the pledge of allegiance.Lodge President Herbert Schumann closed the meeting by congratulating the recipients and thanking the members for attending the meeting.
Giddings Lodge donated $300 to the Back-to-School Giveaway held by First Assembly of God. Bags of school supplies, haircuts and more were provided to children of the community.
SAN ANTONIO – Pershing Lodge will meet on Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. The lodge will provide the sausage and sauerkraut, and members are asked to bring sides or desserts.
COMFORT – Comfort Lodge will hold its next gathering on Monday, Oct.10, at the VFW Hall in Comfort. The social will begin at 4:30 p.m. and a meal will be provided at 6 p.m. Following the meal, the business meeting will
Arthur Urban celebrated his birthday at the September meet ing of Giddings Lodge.
– Reporter
– Reporter
GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge will meet at 7 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Silos. All members are welcome.Thelodge donated $300 to the First Assembly of God’s “Back-to-School Giveaway.” The church distributed 580 bags of school supplies, provided hair cuts and more for children. It’s
pins were presented at the August meeting of Bellville Lodge. Director David Noak, center, presented 60-year pins to Curtis Koehn, left, and Travis Koehn.
Page 22 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022
an annual event that touches the lives of many children in theAtcommunity.theSeptember meeting, members celebrated Arthur Urban’s birthday with a choc olate cake and many happy wishes.Amemorial was sent to the Retirement Home in honor
Robin presented Vice President Alice Golla with her 50-year membership pin.
of Herbert Hosea, Mary Sue Placke and Gilbert Lindner. Condolences were extended to their families.
Bellville Lodge presents membership pins in August
BELLVILLE – Bellville Lodge presented membership pins at the Aug. 1 meeting held at El Ji mador Restaurant in Bellville. Director David Noak was in at tendance and presented pins to 60-year recipients Curtis Koehn and Travis Koehn; and to 70-year recipients, Carol Ann Crowson, Herbert Schumann and Judy Wells. Emily Pfeffer accepted a 70-year pin on behalf of her de ceased brother, Bobby Hagen.
Comfort to meet on Oct. 10
Giddings to meet Oct. 13 at Silos
For Make a Difference Day in October, members are asked to bring snacks and drinks to be donated to the Live Oak Fire De partment.Members who have recently
Director David Noak, center, presented 70-year membership at the Bellville Lodge August meeting. Pictured are, from left, recipi ents Judy Wells, Carol Ann Crowson, David, Emily Pfeffer, who ac cepted the pin on behalf of her brother Bobby Hagen and Herbert
begin. Discussion will be held on of ficers for 2023 and making plans for the Christmas party that will be held in December.
Birthday celebrants Carol Krauss and Gerald Peel er were recognized at the September meeting of Pershing Lodge.
MembershipSchumann.
–Reporter
– Dorothy Pawlik
President and CEO Robin Czarnek, left, presented Pershing Lodge Vice President Alice Golla with a 50year membership pin at the September meeting.
A get-well card was sent to IreneMembersNoack.enjoyed a meal of chicken and sides. Each mem ber received $5 for gas costs.
Robin brought Hermann Sons Life merchandise to the meet ing for drawing prizes. She indi cated Medicare products will be sold in the future.
Tracy Caron • 361-449-0348
Devine
Adkins
Becki Lucas Carley • 361-550-9358 Britney Cross • 281-450-6291 Brenda Heulitt • 830-832-1674
Del Rio
Roxy Pruski • 210-218-6204
Georgetown Brad Klein, FIC • 512-497-0678
Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142 Celeste Salge •830-620-8515
Waxahachie
Laurie Steele • 210-414-4755
Dennis Wigginton • 832-278-9636
Sugar Land
Lisa Rozacky • 210-838-3306
Bobbie Polasek • 830-672-6317
Pamela Poulk • 210-753-2626
Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069 or Jennifer713-899-4138Stryk Garner • 832-596-9425
San Marcos Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975 Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431
Laura Thigpen • 361-676-8307
Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142
Austin Shirley Kuhen Faske • 512-789-3975
Robin Rutledge • 210-854-4443
Cynthia Sultenfuss • 210-219-6409 Dustie Valdez • 210-620-6466
Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038
Cuero Laura Tiffin • 361-564-8141 Wayne Tiffin • 361-564-8144
Glenford Boehme, FIC • 210-219-9792 Michael Franke • 830-444-4877 or Reagan361-290-3577HabyRogiers • 210-695-5588
Victoria Jason Hybner • 361-652-6924
Giddings
Diana P. Moreno • 830-379-2244 (office) 830-534-4989 (cell)
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-998
Schulenburg/Weimar
Shirley Huebinger • 830-629-1196
Beeville
Administrative Assistant Kathryn Mutchler
John Pacini
Spring Branch
Boerne/San Antonio
Floresville/Poth
Katy Robert Muniz • 281-986-0357
Garrett Czarnek • 210-315-8152
Moulton
Refugio Misty Skrobarcek • 210-215-3453
Pat Fritz, FIC • 432-292-4483
San Antonio Debbie Allen • 210-326-9753 Ruth Bailey • 210-707-3652 Robert A. Hollingsworth Jr. or Rosie Hollingsworth • 210-822-2590 Rayna Sue Irwin • 210-710-7038 Clif Klabunde, FIC • 210-219-6142 Chris Naughton • 210-365-2009 Gladys Rowley • 210-219-6964
Brenham Gary Falkenberg, FICF • 713-466-6069
Hondo
Vice210-527-9113877-437-6266888-839-7667PresidentofSalesTeresaSaathoff teresas@hermannsonslife.org210-422-6996
Rachael Brewer • 409-287-0422
Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442
Yorktown
Elsa Del Bosque • 361-254-1726
New Braunfels
Mark Mundy • 214-202-8442
(alphabetized by area)
Converse Dan Boenig • 210-705-1815
Vicki Hinojosa • 210-338-5002 Marlin Tanneberger, FIC • 210-827-7229 Pauline Young • 210-338-5118
Mary K. Seifert • 979-743-0312
Ana Vasquez, FLMI, AIRC, FIC anav@hermannsonslife.org
Marion
Karnes City
Alexis Melton • 713-305-5738
Comfort Norma Bruns, FIC • 830-995-3980
Bernardo/Columbus
Caldwell Donnie Blinka • 979-596-1309
Margie Zinsmeyer • 830-426-0960
Stockdale
Compliance Director
Reagan Haby Rogiers • 210-695-5588
kathrynm@hermannsonslife.org
Fort Worth
Lubbock
Laurie Steel • 210-414-4755
La Vernia
Terrel Maertz • -979-732-1727
Kilgore Alexander Ramsey • 903-522-2285
Sales Department
October 2022 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 23
Laurie Steel • 210-414-4755
Seguin
Sandra Jones, FIC • 817-295-2666
Castroville
Lynn Wiede • 830-393-4660
Floresville
Melissa Brown • 817-300-7699
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988
Port Lavaca Nancy Annette Walraven • 361-552-9403
Lorene Bielke, FIC • 830-420-2380 830-305-6900 (cell) Tami Smith • 361-648-1025
Round Top/Rutersville
Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938
Orange Grove Paula Gebert • 361-701-7527
Agents Directory
Kirby Angela Netherton • 210-831-1293
Elsa Del Bosque • 361-254-1726
George West
Annette D. Roecker • 830-832-0724 Tina B. Ynfante • 210-859-1973
Atascosa Eulla Krueger • 210-863-0546
Cecilia Phillips • 214-982-8905
Gilbert Shelby • 214-289-1815
Tracy Campos • 210-388-2779 Judith Schulmeier, FIC • 210-667-1938
Laurie Steel • 210-414-4755
Alice Eddie Ramon • 361-701-0480
Lockhart
Beth Cutsinger • 210-325-6667
Todd Bierschwale • 830-997-2130
Boerne
Needville /Rosenberg Chris Stoeltje • 979-559-6127
Houston
El Campo
Michael Saathoff • 210-394-7648
Cibolo/Schertz
johnp@hermannsonslife.org210-844-7182
Angelina Tara • 830-308-3610
Pflugerville Julius Dubcak • 512-791-7822
Gerald Ziemnicki • 713-622-9001
Rachael Brewer • 409-267-3862
Helotes
La Grange
Regional Sales Manager
Beaumont
Judy Wolf • 361-564-2452
Bulverde
Fredericksburg
Jourdanton
Don P. Baker • 713-581-4366
Valerie M. Vick • 210-748-5598
Sealy Carolyn Daignault • 832-338-6201
Ronald Wiatrek • 210-771-4354
Gloria Gass • 830-885-4405 John E. Moore Jr. • 210-621-7842
Gonzales
Janice Kuhen • 512-393-1431
Nixon-Smiley
Linda Mattocks • 512-736-9988
Dallas
4.
bones. 7.
Halloween Crossword Puzzle
City:Address:DaytimeHomeBirthday:Name:Phone:Phone: Zip: E-mail Address: Grade in school: Favorite food: FavoritePets: TV show: ItActivities:isOKwith my parents that I am featured as a “Shining Star” in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper, website and any other advertising publications. Parent’s Signature: I am a member of Lodge Certificate No._______________________________________________________
13.
9.
Shining Stars
5.
trick or
Count how many of each image you see and write the correct number and color.
Registration Form
Halloween I Spy What you get when you go treating. You wear this when you go trick or treating. Carving a ________ is a fun Halloween activity. Trick or ________. is made of They like to howl at the moon. You might see a ghost in a _________ house. These come out at night.
6. He
flying animals
Become a Shining Star! Send us a photo of your Hermann Sons Life junior member, fill out this form and mail to: Member Services, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297. More information and this fillable form are also available online at hermannsonslife.org. Shining Stars are featured in our newspaper and on our website.
Across 1. She rides on a broom. 6. A ______ spins a web. 8. Something a ghost says. 10. He drinks blood. 11. You wear this to cover your face. 12. Halloween is always on the 31st of _______. Down 2.
3.
Puzzle answers on Pg. 3
Page 24 – Hermann Sons Life – October 2022 SOFIA GARCIA is eight months old and is a member of Cibolo Lodge. Her favorite food is pasta. Sofia enjoys swimming and dancing.
