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VOL. 115 • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS • AUGUST 2013 • NO. 12
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE, ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
HERMANN SONS NEWS
CAMP2013
Juniors enjoy another exciting
season of camping fun!
Eight girls show their Hermann Sons Youth Camp spirit with their
matching 2013 season T-shirts. They are, back, from left, Elizabeth
West of College Station, Dylan Dusek, Caitlyn Nieschwitz and
Addison Stendebach of Pleasanton, front, from left, Delaney Dwyer
of Las Cruces, N.M., Sydney Merecka of Pleasanton, Teghan Trulove
of Fair Oaks and Lauren Trapp of Pleasanton. All the girls are
members of Jourdanton Lodge No. 310 except for Sydney who is a
member of Lockhart Lodge No. 64.
Youth Camp honors two staffers for years of service
COMFORT – The 2013
Hermann Sons Youth Camp season has come to a close! During
the eight weeks, 2,564 junior
members enjoyed a week of fun
in Comfort!
In recapping the summer,
Executive Camp Director
Jennifer Cernosek said, “Summer
sessions were a great success.”
The Riverside girls went to the
Retirement Home for six of the
eight talent shows this summer.
Years ago, campers would go
to the Retirement Home to sing
camp songs and then they started going for their talent shows.
This stopped a few years back
when trees in the performance
area were lost.
Since the Retirement Home
now has more shade in the courtyard thanks to the new pavilion,
it was time for the campers to
return for talent shows! Brenda
Gunnink, Retirement Home
manager, offered to serve watermelon each week to the campers and residents.
Two members of the Hermann Sons Youth Camp staff were honored for their many years of service at the end of the camp season. John Sorbel currently serves as Hilltop Camp director. Jody
Zizelman currently serves as food services director. Pictured are,
from left, Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger, Executive
Camp Director Jennifer Cernosek, Brother Sorbel, Brother
Zizelman and Grand President/CEO Buddy Preuss.
Some of the other noteable
moments from Camp this summer were a special circus talent show at Hilltop during the
circus-themed week and a carnival and fireworks show during Fourth of July week. The
new challenge element at the
Climbing class was very popular.
“Part of what made this summer so successful was having an
excellent staff,” Sister Cernosek
said. “From counselors to kitch-
en staff, the quality of work and
care given by the dedicated staff
is a large part of the reason the
campers were able to have great
experiences.”
Two examples of that are
Hilltop Camp Director John
Sorbel and Food Services
Director Jody Zizelman. During
the last Friday night of Camp,
Brother Sorbel was recognized
for 25 summers of service and
Brother Zizelman was recognized for 30 summers of service to Hermann Sons Youth
Camp. Brother Zizelman was
also a three-year camper. He
has worked more summers at
HSYC than any other staff member ever.
On hand for the presentations
along with Hilltop campers
and staff were Grand President/
CEO Buddy Preuss and wife
Elizabeth, Grand Vice PresidentFraternal Kim Krueger and husband Dustin, Brother Sorbel’s
See CAMP, Pg. 21
New vision developed for Fraternal Activities Committee
SAN ANTONIO – In his first
message to members, Grand
President/CEO Buddy Preuss
stated, “We must seek new
ways to exchange information
and empower our lodges and
members. Increased lodge participation is a catalyst to our
success and is needed now.”
Since its inception in 1977,
it has been the purpose of the
Fraternal Activities Committee
to motivate members to advance
local lodge fraternal activities.
But in recent years, this committee has had few responsibilities and subsequently limited
impact.
“At a time when lodge participation and member involvement is declining, we must
seek new ways to engage our
members and lodges,” Grand
President Preuss said.
Therefore, he and Grand Vice
President-Fraternal Kim Krueger
have developed a new vision
for the Fraternal Activities
Committee.
The size of the committee
has been increased, allowing
the placement of at least two
committee members from each
installation area. This level of
representation will aid in the
dissemination of information to
local lodges.
A curriculum development
team at the Grand Lodge will
prepare educational and motivational sessions to share at
installation of officer and other
regional events. Also, from time
to time, committee members
may be given other assignments
or used as a think tank for the
development of new initiatives.
This “rebranding” of the
Fraternal Activities Committee
is the first in a series of steps
designed to strengthen lodges
and engage members.
A list of the members of the
2013-2017 Fraternal Activities
Committee can be found on
Page 5.
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aUGUST 2013
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GranD LoDGe oFFICerS
PaST GranD PreSIDenT
LEROY MUEHLSTEIN
PaST GranD PreSIDenT
STEPHEN R. PREWITT
GranD PreSIDenT/Ceo
ALLAN W. "BUDDY" PREUSS
GranD VP-SeCreTarY/TreaS.
MARY BEAM
GranD VP-InVeSTmenTS
HARRY WERLAND
GranD VP-marKeTInG
TIMOTHY P. KOLBE
GranD VP-FraTernaL
KIMBERLY A. KRUEGER
GranD FInanCe CommITTee
WILBURN PARGMANN
SANDRA JONES
JANICE KUHEN
PAUL HEATH
JACK LARNED
Grand President's
Message
InVISIBLe THreaDS are THe STronGeST TIeS
The 60th season of our Hermann Sons Youth Camp has just
ended and it was an amazing summer thanks to Executive Director
Jennifer Cernosek, her dedicated staff and thousands of excited
campers. The summer camp experience endows children with
valuable life skills, provides positive adult role models, supports
them with consistent encouragement, and all within the kind of
well-rounded wholesome environment all too rarely found these
days. These are lasting benefits that can really make a difference in
a child’s life. All Hermann Sons members can be proud we have
such a wonderful fraternal benefit for our children.
Friedrich Nietzsche, a German philosopher and cultural critic
said, “Invisible threads are the strongest ties.” There are many
threads in Hermann Sons – lodges, dance classes, community, tradition, and for thousands of children and the staff who serve them,
Camp is one of those invisible threads. It will bind us together
always.
I spent 29 years on Camp staff and it’s hard to believe that five
summers have passed since I was executive director. “Do you
miss Camp?” It is still the question I am asked most often. And
the answer is always the same, “Of course! But not as much as I
thought I would.”
Maybe the reason for this is because I am still part of Camp –
still connected in so many ways – not only through my career but
also through my friends. The people I met at Camp influenced me
and who I am today. They are people with whom I connected and
stayed connected. These relationships became milestones in my
life. Some of my closest friends today were friendships made at
Camp.
But I am only one of thousands of campers and staff who called
Hermann Sons Youth Camp their summer home. How do you stay
connected with Camp?
John Lennon said, “a dream you dream alone is only a dream.
a dream you dream together is reality.” I had always dreamed
of starting an alumni organization at camp. It was only when I
shared this dream with Jennifer Cernosek that it became a reality. In December 2012, the Hermann Sons Youth Camp Alumni
Organization was formed. Its purpose is to provide a group for past
staff members and past campers who want to stay connected to
Camp and help its future through the donation of funds for special
Camp enhancement projects.
What a wonderful opportunity for the thousands of past campers and staff members to stay connected with that place and those
people that for many years was a highlight of their summer; and
what a great way to give back to Camp and today’s children. I meet
people every day who share stories about how Camp affected their
lives in positive ways. Now we can all impact the experiences of
future campers.
I am reaching out to all past campers and staff members asking you to reconnect to Camp. Through your alumni organization membership you can keep a real connection to Camp while
helping to enhance the experience of campers today. I especially
make a plea to the staff of 1978 and to the staffs of 1982-2009.
We worked together, giving of ourselves to impact the lives of others; and through the process gained so much in return. Let’s stay
connected.
Turn to Page 18 to learn more about the benefits of joining the
HSYC Alumni Organization.
Grand President installs
Grand Lodge officers
'Hugs from Home'
to be sent to troops
reTIremenT Home CommITTee
RUTH BAILEY
FRANK BRANDON
NORMA BRUNS
JEAN DUEITT
CALVIN LAMENSKY
GranD PHYSICIan
DR. RICHARD HANNIGAN
YoUTH aCTIVITIeS
CommITTee
JANICE FAIT
DEBBIE JORDAN
TAMMY KELLEY
ED KURTZ
DAVID SPAETH
AMANDA DEICKE
BOB JUNGMAN
STAN STEIGER
Grand Guide
Grand Inner Guard
Grand Outer Guard
LawS CommITTee
Glenn Altwein
Donnie Blinka
Glenford Boehme
John Bradley
Joe Doss
Agnes Dreibrodt
Vernon Fenner
Lillian Franckowiak
Debbie Gold
Karen Harborth
Robert Herridge
Milton Ihlo
Jerry Don Klose
Oscar Kuehner
Billy Lehde
David Lewis
James Lowak
Jeanette Preuss
Calvin Rueter
Howard Saathoff
Tim Salge
Don Saunders
Andy Schellenberg
Irene Schwertner
Joe Trojacek
Lee Vogel
Ronald Wiatrek
newly-installed Grand Lodge officers pose for a group photo with
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer mary Beam, left, and
Grand President/Ceo Buddy Preuss, right. They are, from left,
Grand outer Guard Stan Steiger, a member of Harmonia Lodge
no. 1; Grand Inner Guard Bob Jungman, a member of HochheimPrairie Lodge no. 90; and Grand Guide amanda Deicke, a member of Pershing Lodge no. 160. These officers have responsibilities during the quadrennial Grand Lodge Conventions and make
official appearances at other functions including dance recitals,
officer installations and Christmas parties.
Fraternally yours,
Buddy Preuss
Grand President/CEO
SAN ANTONIO – The Grand Lodge is gearing up for
another mailing of "Hugs from Home" to the men and women
serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Donations to pay for those "Hugs" continue to come in and
are still needed.
"When we started this program in 2010, we pledged to
keep sending packages until all our troops were home,"
Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger said. "So we are
preparing to send more 'Hugs' overseas. I want to personally
thank everyone who continues to support this program."
The most recent donors to the program include MissionAlamo Lodge No. 80, Pershing Lodge No. 160, McGregor
Lodge No. 132, Vineta Lodge No. 15, Hondo Victory Lodge
No. 161, Harmonia Lodge No. 1, Mandy Chaney and the
San Antonio School of Dance, Wayne and Janilla Kilborn,
Mae Reininger, Taylor Lodge No. 3, Carol Krauss, RosenbergRichmond Lodge No. 85, Chuck Graustein, San Marcos
Lodge No. 26, Steve and Julie Prewitt, Stern Lodge No. 143
and Kim and Dustin Krueger. Some of these donors have
made more than one contribution in recent weeks.
Donations can be sent to the Hermann Sons Grand
Lodge, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, ATTN:
Fraternal Department.
The names and complete addresses of men and women
serving in these areas can also be sent to that address and
they will be added to the list of personnel receiving packages.
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Calendar of Events
To-go dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug . 28
Moulton Lodge No. 59 will hold its annual plates-to-go fund-raiser at the KC Hall from
4:30-6:30 p.m. Plates will be $7.50 each and will include chicken fried pork steak,
German potatoes, corn and dessert.
Lodge anniversary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept . 9
Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 will celebrate its 117th anniversary beginning at 6:30 p.m. A meal
and refreshments will be served. Reservations need to be made by Sept. 6 by calling 223-1631.
Chicken & Sausage Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept . 28
Rutersville Lodge No. 152 will host its annual Chicken and Sausage Barbecue. The meal will be
served from 5-7 p.m. Adult and to-go plates will cost $8.50. Children's plates will cost $4.
There will be an auction and live music provided by the "This Is It" Band. Proceeds from the
cake walk will be donated to the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department
along with Matching Funds from the Grand Lodge.
Trip to Rockport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rockport . . . . . . . . .Weekend of Sept . 13
Members of Pershing Lodge No. 160 and their guests will spend the weekend in Rockport.
Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for more information.
Taco Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept . 13
Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 will hold its annual Taco Dinner from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
The meal will include tacos, rice, beans and a salad.
Call the lodge office at 223-1491 for more information.
Cajun dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept . 14
The Cajun French Music Association will host a dance in the San Antonio Hermann Sons
Home Association Ballroom from 7:30-11:30 p.m. The building is located at
525 S. St. Mary's St. Cost is $8 per person and the general public is invited.
Steve Bing and the Bayou Hotshots will perform.
German Texan Heritage Society . . . . . . . . . Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept . 20-21
The German Texan Heritage Society 2013 Conference will be held at the UT Winedale
Conference Center. The conference will feature historical and genealogical speakers, field trips,
vendors and door prizes. For more information, go to the GTHS website,
www.GermanTexans.org, email [email protected] or call 512-467-4569
or tollfree at 855-892-6691.
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 6
The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club will host a dance at Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St., New
Braunfels, from 3-7 p.m. Music by the Cloverleaf Orchestra from New Braunfels.
Call 830-660-4866 for more information. Memberships are available at sign-in table.
Guests welcome. No shorts please.
Retirement Home visit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 12
Members of Pershing Lodge No. 160 and their guests will pay a visit to the Retirement Home.
Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for more information.
Cajun dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct . 12
The Cajun French Music Association will host a dance in the San Antonio Hermann Sons
Home Association Ballroom from 7:30-11:30 p.m. The building is located at
525 S. St. Mary's St. Cost is $8 per person and the general public is invited.
Bubba Brown and the Super Cajuns will perform.
If you would like to see your lodge’s event listed here,
call Kathie Ninneman, 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124, ext. 273,
or email the information to [email protected].
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OFFICIAL
BULLETIN
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
We are more than halfway through the year. In early January, local
lodges received a new member goal for the year from the Marketing
Department.
As Hermann Sons members we can help with this campaign by
taking a quick tally of our friends, relatives and business associates
who are good candidates for Hermann Sons membership. It’s easy
to expound on Hermann Sons life insurance and its wonderful fraternal benefits. Encourage those prospects today to look us up on
our website, contact an agent or call the Home Office. Hermann
Sons is here to offer our products to protect the financial future of
our members and their friends.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
The Youth Activities Committee met on July 17 at Hilltop Camp.
We are pleased to have two new members join the committee Tammy Kelley from Richland Lodge No. 107 and David Spaeth
from Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90. All members of the committee visited the Youth Camp at least one day during the summer
sessions. During their visits several suggestions for improvements
were noted and will be considered for the coming year.
The Retirement Home Committee held its quarterly meeting on
July 22 at the Retirement Home. One new committee member,
Calvin Lamensky of Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge No. 85, was welcomed.
The committee reviewed four new applications for residency to
the Home and held a discussion on ways to promote the Home
more to our members across the state. Another topic of discussion
was the Home’s 100th anniversary in 2016. The committee visited
with several of the residents and toured the Home and its beautiful
grounds.
The Grand Finance Committee met at the Grand Lodge for its
semi-annual audit of the books and records of our Order for the
period of Jan. 1-June 30, 2013. The Grand Committee then held
its quarterly meeting on July 25 and the minutes are published in
this issue.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT THEIR BEST
Our Hermann Sons Youth Camp season has ended with another
successful summer. Junior members enjoyed the benefits of our
Camp bringing home many memories of their week’s stay. We
are fortunate to have a wonderful staff led by our Executive Camp
Director Jennifer Cernosek. Sister Cernosek is already in organizational mode preparing for next year with new and exciting additions to our summer camp program.
Dance class registration is now the primary focus. Classes begin
right after Labor Day for juniors ages 3 through 17.
Please be reminded that to register for dance classes, the junior
must be a member in good standing and remain so throughout the
entire dance year. Prospects should be referred to an agent as soon
as possible.
Many of our members took part in the 49th annual State Bowling
Tournament in Austin this year. Thanks go to the association officers
including President Janice Dueitt and Secretary/Treasurer Sandra
Jones (the logistics manager) who worked so hard to put this event
together.
Everyone who participated had a great time and we are looking
forward to the big 50th State Tournament that will be held in Katy
in 2014. We are hoping to have 50 teams to celebrate 50 years of
bowling next year.
The Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Gaffney Scholarship
Bowl-A-Thon was held on Aug. 10 in San Antonio and was again
supported by many Hermann Sons members. Many of the Camp
staff participated in this worthy event.
As summer ends we observe Labor Day, which acknowledges our
nation’s strength, freedom and leadership through the American
worker. Enjoy the holiday!
Fraternally yours,
Mary Beam
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer
Sons Proud! Recommend
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Index
Monthly Features
Grand President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer’s Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Retirement Home News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Pioneer Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10
Medical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Fraternal Features
New vision seen for Fraternal Activities Committee . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 5
Grand Lodge officers installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Donations made to 'Hugs from Home' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Grand Finance Committee letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Grand Committee Meeting Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cajun dances scheduled in San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seguin Lodge needs Hall Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Bowler's Corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Golf tournament benefits Camp Discovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Luncheons honor retirees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Join Hands Day projects recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Muehlsteins lose dogs to swarm of bees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
'First Responders Fund' grows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rutersville to hold annual barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Marketing
TOP Recommenders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Are you at risk? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Vogt earns FICF designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
100% Families listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Roster of Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
youth in action
Camp season comes to an end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 20
Camp staff honored for years of service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 21
Bowl-a-thon benefits HSYC Scholarship Fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Karnes City holds recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Workshops help get dance season under way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Alumni organization set to hold first event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Answers to puzzles on Page 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Best, most athletic campers listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Bandera County dancers hold recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Lee County School of Dance holds recital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Fenner receives Home Scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Paul Vogt Lodge presents scholarship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Future Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
loDge rePorts
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lodge
Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Albert Kypfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Brunhilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cameron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Converse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Coupland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Cuero Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Edelweiss-Magnolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Gay Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Gonzales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Highland Lakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Hondo Victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
La Grange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Macdona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rosenberg-Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Round Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shelby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Siemering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Spring Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Stern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hermann Sons News Staff
editor
assistant editor
Kathie Ninneman
Elaine H . Soto
The Hermann Sons News is an official publication of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in
Texas . The management and editorial policy of the newspaper shall be in the hands of the Grand
President, and the Grand President shall have the authority to appoint a member or members of
the Order as editor and/or business manager thereof (Art . 38, Grand Lodge Laws) .
All news articles and photographs should be mailed to the Editor, Hermann Sons News, P .O .
Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941, or emailed to kathie@texashermannsons .org . Deadline
for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication .
Marketing News
Members keep recommending
The Team of Outstanding
Prospectors Campaign recognized 50 more TOP
Recommenders for the
month of July . This brings the
total to 220 members recommending 310 new members
to Hermann Sons in 2013 .
recommender
Mildred Bartels, Spring Branch Lodge
Klaire Belzung, Lone Oak Lodge
Allison Bennett, Highland Lakes Lodge
Kara Blank, Cuero Family Lodge
Ida Blankenship, Corpus Christi Lodge (*)
Willie Brown, Brenham Lodge (*)
Emma Browne, Cibolo Lodge
Allyson Busby, Marion Lodge
Carl Chamberlain, Kerrville Lodge
Diane Cline, Mission-Alamo Lodge
Elvira Dallmeyer, Burton Lodge
Jamie Ebner, Giddings Lodge
Randall Ebner, Giddings Lodge (*)
Krissie Feller, Spring Branch Lodge
Linda Fillinger, Hondo Victory Lodge
Joseph Geffert, Yorktown Lodge
Caitlyn Geigle, Cuero Family Lodge
Alice Golla, Pershing Lodge (*)
Frederick Hoelke II, Paul Vogt Lodge
Jaide Hoover, Biry Lodge
Abigail Kilpatrick, Anton Wenzel Lodge (*)
Lance Klein, Fredericksburg Lodge (*)
Bernice Knight, La Coste Lodge (+)
Jerry Krenek, Ellinger Lodge
Julia Landes, New Braunfels Lodge
Emerson Lynch, New Braunfels Lodge
Julia Martinez, Prinz Solms Lodge
Madison Medack, Giddings Lodge (*)
Lynette Metting, Nordheim Lodge (*)
Audrey Montgomery, Spring Branch Lodge
Kristina Moralez, Biry Lodge
Madison Nevels, Boerne Lodge
Sarah Pate, Biry Lodge
Samantha Pehl, New Braunfels Lodge
Geraldine Peyronel, Retirement Home
Isabella Puente, Vineta Lodge (*)
Sharley Rivas, Prinz Solms Lodge
Felicia Rodriguez, Siemering Lodge
Nina Runge, Brenham Lodge
Jenna Shea, Prinz Solms Lodge
Sydney Smith, Cibolo Lodge
Amber Stade, Spring Branch Lodge
Caitlyn Stade, Spring Branch Lodge
Kathy Thomas, Macdona Lodge (*)
Lisa Tinney, Comfort Lodge
Sharra Weaver, Beaumont Lodge
Shirley Wright, Hochheim-Prairie Lodge
Rylee Wunderlich, Spring Branch Lodge (*)
(*) Recommended 2 new members
(+) Recommended 3 new members
agent
Gloria Gass
J .V . Bailey
James Embrey
Laura Tiffin
Pearl Hunt
Gary Falkenberg
Judith Schulmeier
Lorene Bielke
Mary Muehlstein
Jack Larned
Linda Mattocks
Loretta Chilek
Loretta Chilek
Sandra Duncan
Teresa Saathoff
Judy Wolf
Laura Tiffin
Carol Krauss
Marilyn Vogt
Dianna Stricker
Judith Schulmeier
Jennifer Reeves
Roger Bippert
Tammy Gill
Judith Schulmeier
Shirley Huebinger
Philip Abell
Loretta Chilek
Laura Tiffin
Jennifer Reeves
Dianna Stricker
Jennifer Reeves
Eulla Krueger
Shirley Huebinger
Jean Merchant
Ruth Bailey
Sandra Duncan
J .V . Bailey
Gary Falkenberg
Teresa Saathoff
Judith Schulmeier
Sandra Duncan
Sandra Duncan
Eulla Krueger
Normagene Bruns
Al Stryk
John Langhoff
Gloria Gass
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43 named to Fraternal
Marketing News
Are you dealing with the risk? Activities Committee
By TIM KOLBE
Grand Vice PresidentMarketing
Many Americans buy life insurance to cover a need, with the
vast majority recognizing that
it is important to protect loved
ones with life insurance. In a
recent survey 83 percent agreed
that most people need coverage.
Surprisingly, 30 percent of U.S.
households have no life insurance at all, while only 44 percent have individual life insurance. More tellingly, 50 percent
of U.S. households (58 million)
say they need additional insurance. Most Americans do not
buy life insurance because they
think it is too expensive.
Illustrating the need for insurance, the life insurance industry pays $62 billion to beneficiaries each year, providing a
tremendous source of financial
relief and security to families that
experience the loss of a loved
one.
Deciding how much insurance
is needed requires some thought
and research concerning one’s
personal finances, goals and
future needs. Risk assessment is
a tool used by many industries to
evaluate needs and the appropriate action to lessen risks. The
insurance industry employs risk
assessment in the development
of needs analysis to determine
the amount of insurance appropriate for each individual.
As a 30-year law enforcement
officer specializing in crime
prevention, I utilized a type of
risk assessment extensively in
my duties. Whether performing
a physical security survey of a
home or business, or looking at
a public area, such a park, for
places of opportunity for criminals to victimize unsuspecting
citizens, risk assessment is a useful tool to provide corrective
action to remove or lessen exposure to safety or security risks.
The strategies to manage risks
(uncertainties with negative consequences) typically include
transferring the risk to another
party, avoiding the risk, reducing
the negative effect or probability
of the risk, or even accepting
some or all of the potential or
actual consequences of a particular risk.
The same is true when considering the need for appropriate life insurance coverage.
Insurance is the classic example
of transferring the risk to another
party, the insurance provider.
Upon the death of an individual,
financial burdens to the survivors
are lessened by the financial
support provided by the policy/
certificate benefits. Although we
may delay the inevitable with
healthy living habits and avoiding behaviors which could cause
injury or death, all can agree that
dying is part of life.
The least desirable condition
when considering life insurance
protection is to accept the risk
and not acquire coverage at all.
This leaves an undue burden
on survivors, compounding the
emotional loss with the future
financial burden of living.
Life insurance in most cases
is not as expensive as most
Americans think. Hermann Sons
offers financial protection plus
fraternal benefits, offering additional value for our members.
A Hermann Sons agent will be
happy to visit and discuss your
needs and offer appropriate coverage recommendations.
For anyone who would like to
research their individual needs
independently, we also have a
very useful needs analysis link
on our website. Go to www.
hermannsons.org and click on
the Insurance Education section.
Choose the Needs Analysis discussion page, where you will
find the Life Insurance Needs
Calculator link.
The results
of your research will greatly
advance the discussion as to
what types of products and coverage you may need when an
agent visits.
Hermann Sons is proud of our
heritage of providing life insurance, retirement products and
living benefits for generations
of Texas families. From the first
San Antonio lodge in 1861 to
the present, and for the future,
Hermann Sons is here for you.
Hermann Sons welcomes
our new 100% Families!
100% Family
Malish Family
x Keith - new member
Holly
Vivian
100% Family
City
Lodge
Agent
New Braunfels
New Braunfels Lodge No. 21
Shirley
Huebinger
City
Barr Family
Harper's Ferry,
West Va.
x Karsten - new member
Richard
Heather
Kayden
Cameron
Callan
Lodge
Agent
San Marcos Lodge No. 26
Janice Kuhen
The following 43 members
have agreed to serve as members of the Fraternal Activities
Committee for 2013-2017.
For a related story, see Page 1.
Barbara Anderle, Moulton
Lodge No. 59; Terri Armstrong,
Pershing Lodge No. 160;
Lorna Borgfeld, Gruenau
Lodge No. 117; Carl Behrendt,
Comfort Lodge No. 2;
Ida Blankenship, Corpus
Christi Lodge No. 34; Bradford
Boehme, Castroville Lodge No.
71;
Douglas Buck, Cameron
Lodge No. 140; Brad Dietrich,
Harmonia Lodge No. 1;
Chelle Dube, Paige Lodge
No. 154; Shirley Faske, San
Marcos Lodge No. 26;
Paula Gebert, Orange Grove
Lodge No. 292; Tammy Gill,
Ellinger Lodge No. 30;
Lena Ging, Coupland Lodge
No. 113; Gail Gray, Cibolo
Lodge No. 147;
Juanice Grona, Kerrville
Lodge No. 12; Phil Hartmann,
Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138;
Kathy
House,
Rowena
Lodge No. 216; Anna Keith,
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No.
47;
Ernest (Red) Kelly, Fort Worth
Lodge No. 33; Pat Klotz, Cat
Spring Lodge No. 44;
Margie Kohler, Shive Lodge
No. 253; Eulla Krueger,
Macdona Lodge No. 198;
Th e r e s a
L a m e n s ky ,
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge
No. 85; Robin Maertz,
Bernardo Lodge No. 243;
Sayra Martinka, DaCosta
Lodge No. 265; Jo Ann
Massengale, Louise Schuetze
Lodge No. 3;
Linda Mattocks, Round Top
Lodge No. 151; Dolly Meyer,
Dunlay Lodge No. 285;
Laura Muehlbrad, Burton
Lodge No. 55; Celia Pietzsch,
Roscoe Lodge No. 257;
Fernando Pineda, Bryan
Lodge No. 99; Bobbie Ray,
Marion Lodge No. 74;
Don Roese, Washington
Lodge No. 198; Harry Schriber,
Niederwald Lodge No. 110;
Judith Schulmeier, Kirby
Lodge No. 305; Mary K. Seifert,
Schulenburg Lodge No. 14;
Patti Shippey, Brunhilde
Lodge No. 7; Russell Swize,
Karnes City Lodge No. 215;
Linda Taft, Waco-Robinson
Lodge
No.
4;
Sharon
Tanneberger, La Vernia Lodge
No. 180;
Laura Tiffin, Cuero Family
Lodge No. 82; David Wolf,
Wichita Falls Lodge No. 40;
and
Karen Woody, Spring Branch
Lodge No. 127.
Vogt earns FICF title
SAN ANTONIO – Hermann
Sons Special Representative
Marilyn Vogt is now a Fraternal
Insurance Counsellor Fellow after
having completed an advanced
course of study. Sister Vogt was
already an FIC.
To earn the FICF designation,
she completed three books
of study on Estate Planning,
Business Insurance Concepts and
Financial Products Training.
Students are allowed three
years to study and take the three
tests.
There are now three Hermann
Sons agents who have earned
this designation. The other two
are Special Representative Al
Stryk and Special Representative
Gary Falkenberg.
Sister Vogt lives in Boerne
where she serves as financial and
recording secretary for Boerne
Lodge No. 25.
Marilyn Vogt
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Retirement Home
Visitors, travels and holiday keep residents busy
COMFORT – Signing the
Retirement Home’s guest book
in July were Tim Flaherty,
Indianola,
Iowa;
Diane
Biondo and Anthony Parrish,
St.
Petersburg,
Missouri;
Nancy Butts, Kyle; Jimmy
Runnels, Bulverde; Robert
Boring, Pflugerville; Roxy,
Sarah, Sheldon and Nicole
Pruski, Adkins (Mission-Alamo
Lodge No. 80); Sissi Ormsby,
St. Hedwig (Mission-Alamo
Lodge); Chuck Graustein, San
Antonio; Jan Hunter, Boise,
Idaho;s Joseph Figo, Round
Rock (Anton Wenzel Lodge
No. 174); Emma A. Moya, Elida
A. Silva, Larry Burns, Eddie
Elizondo, Alice Mendoza and
Merlinda Elizondo (Anton
Wenzel Lodge); Jamee and
Taryn Barr, Lovington New
Mexico; Karen Carnevale, San
Antonio; Janis McRae, Bulverde;
Delisa Vrana Phelan, Christine;
Debbie Vrana, Jourdanton; and
Roz McClelland, Houston.
Joyce Liberato and Harvey
Tegtmeyer ended the month of
June and started the month of
July traveling by car to Denver,
Colo., with a stop along the way
in Dodge City, Kansas. They visited Boot Hill, the Longbranch
Saloon and the wax museum to
see the characters from the TV
show “Gunsmoke.” They visited Harvey’s family in Colorado
Springs and attended the 90th
birthday celebration of his older
sister, Francis, in Denver. From
Denver, they went to Estes Park
to the Stanley Hotel where the
movie “The Shining” was made.
On the way home they stopped
at Fort Sumner, New Mexico,
and saw the museum and grave
of Billy The Kid. They then
stopped in Odonnell, Texas,
the hometown of Dan Blocker
who played Hoss Cartwright
on the TV show “Bonanza.”
They report there was a nice
museum in the small town.
They said they had a wonderful
two-week vacation.
During the week of July 4,
Lisa Powell, a member of the
staff at the Home, welcomed
two of her adult children from
Iowa and Tennessee. She gave
them a tour of the Home so
they could see where she plans
Altenheim
history
wanted
Lisa Powell visits with members of her family during their visit
to the Home. Pictured are, from left, Ivey Powell, Alicia Powell,
Deanna Hunter, Trey Powell, Mikey Powell, Lisa Powell and, in
front, Calie Hunter.
to live in the near future. They
all enjoyed a pasta lunch after
the tour. Lisa reported that her
children were very impressed
with the facility.
Many of the Home residents
attended the annual Fourth of
July Parade in Comfort.
Residents celebrated that evening with hot dogs and watermelon.
After dark, many of them
watched the fireworks displays
from youth camps around the
WANTED – The Retirement
Home (also known as
Altenheim and the “Castle
on the Hill”) will mark its
100th anniversary in 2016.
Residents are researching the
history of the Home. Anyone
with copies of old photos and/
or stories about the Home to
share is asked to send them
to Hermann Sons Retirement
Home, ATTN: Helen Widner,
P.O. Box 689, Comfort, TX
78013-0689. Anything and
everything will be welcome!
area.
Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174
members came to have lunch
with residents and to provide
games and prizes on July 21.
See RETIREMENT, Pg. 7
On July 6, friends of “Cowboy
Al" Schroeder came all the way
from Missouri to visit him and
to listen to him sing and play
his guitar with fellow Home
residents Kathy Bender and
Don Raines. Pictured are, from
left, Kathy Bender, Don Raines,
Diane Biondo, Anthony Parrish
and “Cowboy Al." Diane says
everybody in Missouri calls him
“Tex.” Several other Home residents sat in on the jam session.
On July 2,
the girls from
Riverside
Camp provided a preFourth of July
Parade for
the residents.
Watermelon
was served
and some of
the girls created sidewalk
art masterpieces.
Residents Billie
DeSalme and Richard
Bissex, far right, visit
with, from left, Roxy
Pruski, Sarah Pruski,
Sissi Ormsby, and, in
front, Shelton Pruski
and Nicole Pruski.
Shelton attended
Hermann Sons Youth
Camp this year.
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Retirement Home
GRAND LODGE OF THE
ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN
ALLAN W. PREUSS, FIC
Grand President/CEO
GRAND VICE PRESIDENTS
MARY BEAM
IN THE STATE OF TEXAS
Founded 1890
A Fraternal Benefit Society
Secretary-Treasurer
HARRY WERLAND, CPA
Investments
TIMOTHY P. KOLBE
Marketing
KIMBERLY A. KRUEGER
Fraternal
Nina Spenrath and Woody McClure celebrated birthdays in July.
Susan McGuire and Clarence Boring were not available for this
July birthday photo. Residents celebrated the July birthdays with
cake and ice cream for dessert at the noon meal on July 30.
Retirement Home
Committee meets
Cont'd. from Pg. 6
Residents really do enjoy
their visits.
The quarterly Retirement
Home Committee meeting
was held July 22. The newest committee member, Calvin
Lamensky, was introduced to
residents after the noon meal.
Committee members Frank
Brandon, Calvin Lamensky and
Jean Dueitt and her husband,
Roy, arrived a day early. They
spent the night at the Home,
visited with some of the residents and ate meals with the
residents.
Grand President/CEO Buddy
Preuss announced that the
newest resident, Addie J.
Holley, had signed her contract. Addie had requested that
he lead us in a prayer before
the meal.
On July 22, Pastor Shelley
Simmont from Immanuel
Lutheran Church of Comfort
conducted chapel service and
Holy Communion with residents Al Schroeder and Kathy
Bender assisting.
The weekly talent shows put
on by the girls and leaders
from Riverside Camp will be
missed now that summer vacations are almost over. We wish
to send our good wishes to all
of the participants. They were
so friendly, helpful and considerate – taking time to visit with
the residents after the talent
shows.
Sister Beverly Anderson gives
an update on the Home’s recycling project. She writes that
resident Bob Anderson can be
seen faithfully watching and
watering 18 trees at the Home.
Five of these trees were bought
by the Recycling Committee –
three of which were planted
this past spring and two others
were planted in 2012. They
flourish under his care.
– Helen Widner
515 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio, TX 78205 • P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297 • Phone: 210-226-9261 800-234-4124 Fax: 210-226-3055 • www.hermannsons.org
Interested in living at
the Retirement Home?
To arrange a tour of the Home,
call 830-995-2724.
To inquire about application for
residency, call the Grand Lodge at
1-800-234-4124 or 210-226-9261.
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Check it out!
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Grand Commitee Meeting - July 25, 2013
Grand President/CEO Allan Preuss called the Grand
Committee meeting to order on Thursday, July 25,
2013, at 8:30 a.m.
Committee members present were as follows:
Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein
Past Grand President Stephen R. Prewitt
Grand President/CEO Allan W. Preuss
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam
Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland
Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe
Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger
Grand Finance Committee Member Wilburn Pargmann
Grand Finance Committee Member Sandra Jones
Grand Finance Committee Member Janice Kuhen
Grand Finance Committee Member Paul Heath
Grand Finance Committee Member Jack Larned
Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein made the
motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes of
the previous session and accept them as presented with
a second by Grand Finance Committee Member Jack
Larned. Motion carried.
Committee members were given a handout listing the
names of members appointed to Grand Lodge positions.
Brother Preuss informed committee members that he
had installed the Retirement Home Committee, Youth
Activities Committee as well as the Grand Inner Guard,
Grand Outer Guard and the Grand Guide according to
Grand Lodge Law.
He also reported that he had held five Executive
Committee meetings since the last Grand Committee
meeting and mentioned that four members of the Grand
Committee would attend the annual meeting of the
American Fraternal Alliance in September.
Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland
reviewed the financial report for the period ending
June 30, 2013, with comparable figures for the past
several years.
It was noted that the reserve increased, premium
income was up some, annuity income was less and
surrender and death claims were higher than the previous year.
Brother Werland reported that mortgage loans
increased with new loans closing in three areas. He
gave an update on investments and spoke on maturity
dates of annuities.
Brother Werland presented a group of graphs showing
statistics from 1980 to the current year of bond purchases, membership counts, camp and dance attendance,
resident numbers at the Retirement Home, number of
lodges, solvency ratio, surplus and net income figures.
He also went over statistics provided by the American
Fraternal Alliance showing various comparisons with
other companies in solvency, adjusted capital, higher
risk assets, current liquidity and net operating expenses.
The Grand Lodge Investment Policy was reviewed
by the Grand Committee members with extended
dates. Brother Werland made the motion to approve
the Investment Policy as presented to the Executive
Committee prior to this meeting with a second by
Grand Finance Committee Member Sandra Jones.
Motion carried.
Brother Werland reported that Lott, Vernon &
Company, P.C. completed its annual audit of the
financial statements of the Grand Lodge for the period
ending Dec. 31, 2012, with no identification of any
deficiencies in internal control.
Brother Werland made the motion to accept the
Report of the Audit Committee as prepared by Lott,
Vernon & Company, P.C. Past Grand President Stephen
R. Prewitt seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Grand Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe spoke on
the marketing team projects and the continuance of the
TOP Recommender, Our Family of Delegates and local
lodge membership campaigns. He advised committee
members of the production status and gave sales comparisons with last year.
Brother Kolbe reported that summer agent workshops
are scheduled for August and September with the main
topic for discussion being the newly designed life insurance application.
The Agents’ Continuing Education Weekend at Hilltop
Camp will be held Oct. 3-5. All licensed agents who
attend will receive 15 hours of instruction that fulfill
the agents’ requirements in accordance with the Texas
Department of Insurance.
Brother Kolbe mentioned that agents are encouraged
to be involved in lodge activities to increase the visibility of the local lodges in communities.
He expanded on the advertising promotions currently
being used through publications and direct mail, the
new procedure for members with term insurance close
to conversion and ways to increase member retention
services through better agent and employee training.
Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger opened
her report advising the committee that she and Brother
Preuss had met with the fire chief of the West Volunteer
Fire Department to present a check for $12,286.
She mentioned the “Hugs from Home” project is still
continuing and that the Join Hands Day awards for
lodges will be announced in the newspaper.
Sister Krueger touched on some ideas for change
in the location and venue of the Statewide Rally and
developing an educational program during the officer
installations in January.
She spoke on the renovation of the elevator at the
Home and the procedures that will be used to assist the
resident members during the work process.
The Camp season has gone well and next year a
shortened week will be offered to campers during the
Fourth of July week. It was noted that after Camp, Sister
Krueger would inspect the Camp to make a priority list
for repairs.
The Youth Activities Committee also met and one
member visited the Camp during each Camp week.
Sister Krueger advised the committee that dance
teachers are now being hired and that 31 schools of
dance are to be in operation for the 2013-14 dance
year.
A dance teacher workshop has been held and an officers’ workshop is scheduled for August.
Sister Krueger spoke on a budget amendment to
include background checks for all dance class officers
and parent monitors adding that most sport organizations and churches do background checks on their
volunteers.
A motion was made by Sister Krueger to include an
additional $13,000 in the Fraternal Department budget
for dance class background checks for officers and parent monitors. Grand Finance Committee Member Paul
Heath seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Sister Krueger also spoke on the hiring of an Events
Coordinator and reported on the Future Club outing at
Schlitterbahn in June.
The meeting recessed for lunch at 11:50 a.m. and
reconvened at 12:35 p.m.
Brother Preuss opened the Grand Committee meeting and continued with reports. Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam was called on.
She reported on the Grand Lodge Convention survey
that included several suggested ideas for improvement
on the business session, food, location and entertainment. Close to 60 percent of the delegates responded
through the survey.
Sister Beam informed the Committee an Assistant
Underwriter was hired and has been in training for
three weeks.
She also touched on the development of a wellness
program for the Grand Lodge personnel. This will be
a volunteer effort and a committee will be formed to
formulate a simple but effective health and fitness plan.
Sister Beam brought up the fact of a possible change
in the format of the officer installations in January. The
Executive Committee has discussed this with several
suggestions being offered to include a shortened installation oath followed by break-out sessions on topics of
interest for lodge officers to include officer duties, meeting attendance, new members and lodge involvement.
The focus would be on one or two topics with yearly
changes.
Sister Beam reported that the minutes of the 46th
Grand Lodge Convention were ready for print in booklet form and would be delivered to the printer shortly
and then mailed to delegates.
She also spoke of a budget amendment for office salaries. A motion was made by Sister Beam to amend and
raise the salary budget for the positions of Underwriter
and Assistant Underwriter. Grand Finance Committee
Member Janice Kuhen seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
The subsidy to lodges was discussed and the question arose if the subsidy was given to lodges that were
inactive. It was noted that all lodges had received the
subsidy in the past even though some were no longer
meeting.
A motion was made by Brother Werland that the
Grand Lodge approve the Grand Lodge local lodge
subsidy for this year based on membership figures as of
Dec. 31, 2012, in the amount of $2 per adult member
and $2 per junior member to all active lodges. Grand
Finance Committee Member Wilburn Pargmann seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Brother Preuss gave a call for any other business. It
was announced that the next meeting of the Grand
Committee would be held on Thursday, Oct. 24, at
9:30 a.m.
Motion to adjourn was made at 1:30 p.m. by Sister
Kuhen. Brother Larned seconded it. Motion carried.
Fraternally yours,
MARY BEAM
GRAND VICE PRESIDENTSECRETARY/TREASURER
ATTEST:
ALLAN W. PREUSS
GRAND PRESIDENT/CEO
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Pioneers
75 Years
leona alma best
Maxwell Lodge No. 75
70 Years
floyd w. lundschen
Siemering Lodge No. 32
dorabel m. dippel
El Campo Lodge No. 87
ivan e. pfeil
Shiner Lodge No. 20
bobbie l. hasert
elroy b. crenwelge
edgar d. haynes
mary ruth martin
Fort Worth Lodge No. 33
christine huguelet
alvin e. knoll jr.
Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138
larnie c. marburger
jerry d. sacks
Round Top Lodge No. 151
aurleen kaspar
alice marie schmitt
roger w.
wubbenhorst
Rutersville Lodge No. 152
50 Years
david scott busch
john a. gianotti
mark james hahne
c.h. johnson iii
david p. johnson
harold h. kalich
alvin lee petty
michael wayne
richardson
barry f. rouch
alfred a. weirich
Harmonia Lodge No. 1
douglas c. broch
martha a. burrus
kathryn l. hernandez
wendy thompson
jerry w. krackau
San Marcos Lodge No. 26
tamara l. meischen
jerry lee schultz
Shelby Lodge No. 28
dave lynn weishuhn
Ellinger Lodge No. 30
milton f. beken
New Bielau Lodge No. 205
roy e. dittfurth
renae jo pierce
Yorktown Lodge No. 36
elva cox zombola
Kirby Lodge No. 305
frank w. doege jr.
Seguin Lodge No. 37
60 Years
pamela mckellop
Cat Spring Lodge No. 44
edward v. dylla
frank t. dylla
dave little
gary anderson
martin
flois m. carter
lela kelly
gary j. pechacek
Edelweiss-Magnolia
Lodge No. 47
ewald koepp jr.
La Vernia Lodge No. 180
henry e. kessler
Burton Lodge No. 55
joseph a. cohn
Goliad Lodge No. 212
ethel l. balbaugh
sally beth burkett
martha c. farrow
mary beth fisk
elaine b. huztler
patricia a. kramer
danna lynn link
joyce ann mathis
denise marie miller
diana louise rose
karen lynne shaw
Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3
jean e. bryant
Beaumont Lodge No. 60
richard d. jordan
Karnes City Lodge No. 215
donnis gayle kettler
Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4
betty kay gray
Seguin Lodge No. 37
ellie m. woytasczyk
Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80
joy l. schlichting
Laubach Lodge No. 244
derlin wayne hennig
Odessa Lodge No. 38
nona kay pomikal
Rosenberg-Richmond
Lodge No. 85
dwain r. crow
Roscoe Lodge No. 257
jan la dol ebert
todd allan hertel
willie mae hertel
Brenham Lodge No. 6
larry edward
allerkamp
bennett louis eberle
lila fae eli
gale caroline thomas
ruth violet zoeller
Comfort Lodge No. 2
amos peters iii
albert bryan
spires jr.
Taylor Lodge No. 3
barbara anne
lawhon
mary j. little
esther mae robbins
cheryl lawhon
webster
bruce a. schmid
paula norton ward
Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4
bridget l. reed
Bellville Lodge No. 11
meta l. angell
Kerrville Lodge No. 12
evelyn rabe steckly
Vineta Lodge No. 15
larry g. heisler
edna m. stappenbeck
paul m. vilcoq ii
Pershing Lodge No. 160
doris m. bartelt
Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161
ruby r. sievers
jon totz
Gonzales Lodge No. 175
michelle lee beagle
lisa mae tinney
Comfort Lodge No. 2
kevin r. doerr
dwight e. schraub
Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106
nelson f. janseen
allan g. kalich
billy g. kalich
Da Costa Lodge No. 265
kevin wayne lilie
jerry m. mikeska
judy lynn quick
nancy jo williams
Columbus Lodge No. 10
ronald l. barrow
Poth Lodge No. 272
robert e. reeves
Kerrville Lodge No. 12
jackie r. schawe
Niederwald Lodge No. 110
shirley p. holzhaus
Dunlay Lodge No. 285
thomas c. brown
Schulenburg Lodge No. 14
fay dell franz
don alan janssen
Gruenau Lodge No. 117
mary e. ziegler
Jourdanton Lodge No. 310
janet valis bach
geraldene bailey
cheryl dian fernald
renell c.l. foreman
susan e. klein
cynthia ann rouch
rosanne schaetter
Vineta Lodge No. 15
phyllis l. martin
Houston Lodge No. 100
herman hitzfelder jr.
Spring Branch Lodge No. 127
gilbert p. offer jr.
Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136
kenneth s. mussey
charles a. pfeiffer
david f. haertig
paul anthony hesse
Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34
david l. barfield
laurie jo barfield
thomas r. barfield
larry w. gohmert
lori ann potcinske
pamela kay weise
mark edward fiedler
william. e. hannum
gary dean heimann
daphne d. maner
barbara rode
cynthia irene rode
stephani k. tolbert
marissa d. weinheimer
Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41
marsha lane tipp
Cat Spring Lodge No. 44
elvin ray barnett
helen jane barnett
jana rae boomer
laurie b. ferguson
david alan kolbe
leonard j. kolbe
robert ray kolbe
danny floyd parker
Edelweiss-Magnolia
Lodge No. 47
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50 Years
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kENNETh PAUl wIlDMAN
Zuehl Lodge No. 163
ERNEST j. NOVOSAD
Moulton Lodge No. 59
DON w. bARkER
Washington Lodge No. 178
MARk AllEN TAylOR
Castroville Lodge No. 71
TAMMy ANN lUETGE
Gay Hill Lodge No. 193
ChERyl A. DAUGhERTy
jAMES M. DAUGhERTy
Maxwell Lodge No. 75
kARl STEPhEN kOOG
Del Rio Lodge No. 201
FlETChER R. SIblEy
R.b. McDONAlD III
GAIl MARIE bANCROFT
Lone Oak Lodge No. 88
MIChAEl w. bEhRENS
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90
kENNETh j. kINDT
RANDAl G. RyChlIk
Bryan Lodge No. 99
lISA zIPP SACCO
lORI A. SChUENEMANN
Nordheim Lodge No. 108
lyNNETTE l. CRANFORD
kAThlEEN A. wIllMANN
PATSy w. MIllER
McGregor Lodge No. 132
jOhNNy R. MEINkOwSky
Womack Lodge No. 135
ChRISTINA R. CARROll
OwEN S. RAGSDIll
Twin Sisters Lodge No. 138
lINDA DEE DUkE
DAVID wAyNE kEIlERS
Rutersville Lodge No. 152
PAUl lEONARD DUkE
wAlTER E. hAAG
jOlEEN MARIE lAMMONS
SANDRA jOAN MUllINS
RONAlD w. SChAEFER
MElODy ANN SOUThwEll
DEbORAh D. wIllIAMSON
PATRICIA l. COOMbS
jOhN RObERT CAUGhMAN
Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234
PhIlIP l. wEIRICh
Hondo Lodge No. 236
Cajun French Music
Association
De Fa Tras Chapter
Monthly Dances
San Antonio Home Association Building
525 S. St. Mary’s St., San Antonio
7:30-11:30 p.m.
$8 per person - General Public
James H. Zenner has received
his 70-year membership pin.
Brother Zenner, who lives
in Willis, has been a member since June 22, 1943. He
belongs to edelweiss-Magnolia
Lodge No. 47.
For more information: www.defatrascajun.com
or John Botter at 210-355-1157
kAThRyN l. TAylOR
Plum Lodge No. 238
HELP WANTED
kAREN AlEShIA CRIM
Haskell Lodge No. 241
DENNIS P. ChRISTIllES
La Coste Lodge No. 261
Seguin Lodge Hall Manager
DARyl AlAN hAjEk
ShERyl bETh SChMIDT
ChERyl A. wAClAwCzyk
Poth Lodge No. 272
kAMMy l. bAUMANN
jEROME k. EllIOTT
Deanville Lodge No. 301
MIChAEl A. McFARlAND
TONyA lANEll bURNhAM
Highland Lakes Lodge No. 317
GINA M. ROThbAUER
NEIl A. ROThbAUER
Jackson County Lodge No. 318
Marion r. stevens, right, of
Huntsville, alabama, has
received his 60-year membership pin. a member of
Harmonia Lodge No. 1, he has
been a member since June 11,
1953. Brother stevens is a veteran of World War II and spent
half of his air Force career in
and around san antonio.
Dance Schedule
Sept. 14 - Steve Bing and
the Bayou Hotshots
Oct. 12 - Bubba Brown and the
Super Cajuns
Nov. 9 - Cher La Bas Texas Cajun Band
Peggy sparks Nunez has
received her 60-year membership pin. sister Nunez is
a member of Hondo-Victory
Lodge No. 161 and lives in
Hemphill. she joined the Order
on March 1, 1953.
Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge No. 37 is accepting applications for a Hall Manager. Applicants must be ambitious,
self-motivated, reliable and trustworthy with the knowledge and ability to coordinate and schedule events without
conflict. The Hall Manager must be able to count money
and make change correctly and use the cash register
properly for inventory purposes. The Hall Manager must
be flexible and have an on-call schedule as required for
the position. The Hall Manager will be asked to drive his/
her own vehicle as needed. Tending bar, keeping the hall
stocked with supplies and janitorial duties are some of the
requirements of the Hall Manager. In addition to managing the Lodge Hall, the Hall Manager will be asked to mow
the grass and edge along the sidewalk as needed using
personal equipment. The Hall Manager must be flexible
enough to handle any unforeseen situation as related to
the Lodge Hall. A complete job description is available
upon request. Hermann Sons membership is preferred but
not required. Call 830-379-2641 or send résumé to:
Seguin Hermann Sons Lodge No. 37
P.O. Box 396
Seguin, TX 78156
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certain foods may reduce your risk of cancer
Few, if any, families can say
they have never had an experience with cancer. Cancer is a
potentially deadly disease with
no cure. While cancer can be
treated effectively, there is no
way for men and women to
eliminate their risk of developing cancer.
Though cancer may strike
even the healthiest of persons,
there are ways men, women
and even children can reduce
their risk. One such way is to
Medical Notes
consume certain foods that
researchers feel can reduce cancer risk. Though precisely how
these foods fight cancer remains
a mystery, cancer researchers
feel they can effectively lower
an individual’s cancer risk when
combined to form a healthy
diet.
• Beans: Beans boast numerous healthy attributes, and their
potential to reduce cancer risk
is one such attribute. Beans
contain many phytochemicals
that researchers feel protect the
cells from the type of damage that can ultimately make a
person susceptible to cancer.
Beans also have been shown
to decelerate tumor growth and
prevent tumors from releasing
potentially harmful substances
that can damage nearby cells.
• Colorful fruits and vegetables: It may seem odd that a
food’s color can have an impact
on cancer risk, but colorful fruits
and vegetables contain more
cancer-fighting nutrients than
fruits and vegetables that aren’t
as flashy. Consuming such fruits
and vegetables also helps men
and women maintain a healthy
body weight, an important benefit since being overweight and
obesity can increase a person’s
risk for multiple cancers.
• Foods with folate: Folate
is a B vitamin that can reduce
a person’s risk of developing several cancers, including
those of the colon, rectum and
breast. Those who are fond of
a healthy breakfast to begin
their day may already be getting
healthy doses of folate, which
can be found in eggs, fortified
See MEDICAL, Pg. 12
In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members
isabel c. reichenau
Died Dec. 12, 2011 • Age 91
emilie b. birnbaum
Giddings Lodge No. 54
Died April 1, 2013 • Age 91
john carl oetken
Died May 28, 2013 • Age 72
bessie w. kubenka
Kirby Lodge No. 305
Died June 13, 2013 • Age 84
william sullivan jr.
Died July 1, 2013 • Age 74
mason t. whatley
Schwertner Lodge No. 307
Died Sept. 24, 2012
arlan dale sievers
estelle shackelford
Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90
gilbert b.w. ward
wanda koch
Cibolo Lodge No. 147
merlene i. scherlen
Vineta Lodge No. 15
Died Oct. 29, 2012 • Age 77
diana gail brawner
Dunlay Lodge No. 285
linda fay contreras
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47
lowell e. sale ii
Dallas Lodge No. 22
ellen l. cunningham
m. dolores rinn
Austin Lodge No. 120
Died Nov. 3, 2012 • Age 83
donald g. moore
lucille m. wohlfahrt
Cibolo Lodge No. 147
aubrey faye searcy
Gulf Lodge No. 46
james r. karnei
Needville Lodge No. 153
john w. simmang
Died Dec. 8, 2012 • Age 76
yvonne d. henk
arvilla l. blohm
mary gayle kelso
george russell thomas
Comfort Lodge No. 2
roy e. binz
Cuero Family Lodge No. 82
Died Jan. 1, 2013 • Age 91
leona s. lyons
Columbus Lodge No. 10
Died May 2, 2013 • Age 82
bernice w. freytag
Flatonia Lodge No. 15
norman e. simmang
barbara mae rice
christine g. lancaster
Died Jan. 5, 2013 • Age 91
iola wehmeyer
Died May 2, 2013 • Age 98
jacquelyn j. tyson
edward c. wentrcek
Abilene Lodge No. 50
thomas janecka
Laubach Lodge No. 244
madonna waltisperger
Died Jan. 14, 2013 • Age 94
adelene e. wisian
Niederwald Lodge No. 110
Died May 10, 2013 • Age 87
mattie rose miller
richard e. thompson
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47
lois jean jackson
virginia l. prater
Old Glory Lodge No. 228
Died Jan. 29, 2013 • Age 91
ruby s. roos
Died May 12, 2013 • Age 87
douglas w. rabenaldt
milton l. pfefferkorn
Lockhart Lodge No. 64
jeanette m. barron
Vineta Lodge No. 15
bernice e. wernli
Died Feb. 16, 2013 • Age 84
frederick h. saenger
Died May 16, 2013 • Age 92
amy r. potter
loyd d. witte
Hondo Lodge No. 236
glenrose g. saathoff
richard w. mills jr.
Poth Lodge No. 272
Died March 12, 2013 • Age 47
victor f. kainer jr.
Died May 17, 2013 • Age 77
ruth h. nitschmann
Poth Lodge No. 272
edmond schraub
Seguin Lodge No. 37
paul john ullrich
doris anita agold
Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234
Died March 13, 2013 • Age 87
monroe j. bittner
Giddings Lodge No. 54
Died May 23, 2013 • Age 80
lester l. jacobs
joyce ann schaefer
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Bowlers post high scores during annual tourney
Bowler's
Corner
The officers and board
of directors wish to thank
everyone who participated
in the 49th annual Hermann
Sons Bowling Tournament. The
tournament may have lost a
few teams from last year, but
that didn’t mean there weren’t
some high scores.
The unofficial results of
the tournament are currently
posted on the Hermann Sons
website - hermannsons.org. The
official results will be published
in the September issue of the
Hermann Sons News.
A special thanks goes to the
Grand Lodge for its support
again this year. Thanks also
to Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam
for throwing out the first ball to
start the tournament.
Thanks also to all those who
stepped up and filled a team
or took a spot when a bowler
could not participate at the
last moment. It’s not easy to
come and bowl with people
you have never met before,
but sometimes it pays off. This
year it did as the third-place
men’s team came from Bryan,
La Grange and Giddings.
So, next year if you don’t have
a team, just let the organizers
know and they will match you
up.
In 2014, the 50th tournament
will be held so now is the time
to get busy and work on "50 for
50." The tournament will return
to the Houston area where it
all started 50 years ago. The
bowling center is in Katy, but
the Houston bowlers will be
the hosts.
This would be a great time to
come and bowl and be a part
of history.
Be watching upcoming issues
of the Hermann Sons News for
stories on some of the bowlers
and high scores.
A survey will be conducted
through the newspaper in an
effort to generate more interest
in the tournament.
Remember if you have any
other suggestions, comments
or ideas, send them to Sandra
Jones.
Make your plans now to bowl
in the 50th tournament in 2014
in Katy.
Donations to the Retirement Home Fund
in Memory of:
DOROTHY R. GLOOR
LOIS JEAN JACKSON
ELIZABETH McDONALD
WILLIAM SULLIVAN JR.
Donor:
Medical Notes: Food choices matter
breakfast cereals, orange juice
and strawberries, among other
foods. If toast is your breakfast
of choice, opt for whole wheat
toast, as whole wheat products
are a good source of folate.
• Grapes: Studies have shown
that resveratrol, a key ingredient in grapes, may prevent the
type of damage that triggers the
production of cancerous cells.
Though scientists are not yet
comfortable saying grapes, or
beverages like grape juice and
wine, can reduce cancer risk,
they believe that the antioxidant
and anti-inflammatory properties of grapes make them a
healthy option.
• Tomatoes: Tomatoes are
In Memoriam
WINSIE L. BROOKS
VERNIE H. HAIRSTON
ERNEST F. PEELER
DEBORAH L. WINDHAM
Donor:
Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer
Mary Beam prepares to throw the
first ball to get the
2013 Hermann Sons
Bowling Tournament
under way. The tournament was held at
Dart Bowl in Austin.
Cont'd. from Pg. 11
Sandra Jones, right,
accepts a check
from the Grand
Lodge on behalf of
the Hermann Sons
Bowling Tournament.
Each year the Grand
Lodge makes a donation to the tournament to help boost
the amount of prize
money. Making the
presentation was
Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer
Mary Beam.
widely beloved, and perhaps
that love affair stems from the
tomato’s role in fighting cancer. Though the reasons are
unknown, tomatoes have been
linked to lowering men’s risk for
prostate cancer. One such study,
a 1995 study from researchers
at the Harvard Medical School,
found that men who ate 10
or more servings of tomatoes
per week reduced their risk of
developing aggressive prostate
tumors by nearly 50 percent.
Later research from the author
of the 1995 study found that
processed tomatoes, such as
those found in tomato paste and
tomato sauce, were even more
effective at reducing cancer risk
than fresh tomatoes. Tomatoes
have also been linked to lower-
ing a person’s risk for lung and
stomach cancers.
• Water: Water may not qualify as a food, but it may protect
people from bladder cancer.
Potential cancer-causing agents
in the bladder are diluted when
drinking water. In addition,
the more water you drink the
more frequently you’re likely to
urinate, which means cancercausing agents have less time
to come into contact with the
lining of your bladder.
Many foods can help individuals in the fight against cancer.
Though one food alone may
not be potent enough to do
the job, when several cancerfighting foods are included in a
person’s diet, the effects may be
significant.
JAMES KARNEI
Donor:
MARIE FRANCES
PANKRATZ
Donors:
Elizabeth Raute & Family
MICHAEL K. BROWN
Donor:
Columbia Lodge No. 66
Donations to the Retirement Home
Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
NOEL F. MOSS
MARY BLANCHARD
Donors:
Elizabeth Raute & Larry Raute
CHARLES BUNDICK
Donor:
Donations to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp
in Memory of:
MINDY BRYANT LANOUX
Donors:
Jim & Dorothea Nisbett
CHRISTINE GLOVER
LANCASTER
Donor:
JAMES KARNEI
Donor:
Donations to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp
Scholarship Fund in Memory of:
BEATRICE KOEHN
BEN SUSTR
Donors:
Al & Arlene Marshall
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Golfers to raise money for Camp Discovery
SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia Lodge No. 1 is looking
for golfers who want to play for a good cause. The 20th
annual Bob Worrick Memorial Golf Tournament will be
held Saturday, Sept. 28, and will once again be played
at The Republic Golf Club in San Antonio, which was
voted the number one course in San Antonio by the
Express-News for three years. The tournament benefits
Camp Discovery, a camp for children with cancer.
Golfers can take part in the tournament by paying
their $95 entry fee, which will cover their greens fee,
cart and range balls. They will receive a goodie bag,
mulligan and throwsie and awards luncheon and have
a chance to win door prizes. If they play well enough
they can win team prizes and other contest prizes.
They can also bid on the items being offered in the
silent auction.
Harmonia Lodge is the sponsoring lodge for the
annual tournament. The presenting sponsor is Wells
Fargo Bank. Jack and Dianne Larned are sponsors for
the awards luncheon that will follow the tournament.
The four-person Florida Scramble tournament begins
with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Check-in is at 7:30
a.m. The Republic Golf Club is located at 4226 S.E.
Military Drive.
SUPPORT THE CAUSE
Companies and individuals can support
the Hermann Sons - Bob Worrick
Memorial Golf Tournament in these ways:
SPONSORSHIPS
❏ $2,500 Presenting Sponsor
1
4 teams/2 tee box or green signage/awards dinner recognition/ name
on all event correspondence
20th Annual HERMANN SONS
Bob Worrick Memorial Golf Tournament
Presented by Harmonia Lodge No. 1 & Wells Fargo Bank
Luncheon Sponsors: Jack and Dianne Larned
Benefitting CAMP DISCOVERY
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013
The Republic Golf Club
❏ $1,750 Diamond Sponsor
3 teams/2 tee box or green signage/awards dinner recognition/ name
❏ $1,500 Awards Dinner Sponsor
2 teams/2 tee box or green signage/awards dinner reocognition/ name
4226 S.E. Military Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Check in: 7:30 a.m. • Shotgun Start: 8:30 a.m.
❏ $950 Gold Sponsor
2 teams/1 tee box or green signage/awards dinner recognition
❏ $475 Silver Sponsor
1 team/1 tee box or green signage
❏ $100 Hole Sponsor (1 tee box or green signage)
❏ $95 Individual (1 player in tournament)
❏ $380 Team (4 players in tournament)
SILENT AUCTION DONATIONS
Item Description
_______________________________
_______________________________
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2
Retail Value
____________
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MONETARY DONATIONS
3
Any amount is greatly appreciated.
$ ________________
Name
Company/Organization/Individual
Address
Team Prizes • CONTESTS
DOOR PRIZES • SILENT AUCTION
Format: Four-person, Florida Scramble
ENTRY FEE: $95 per player
Includes goodie bag, greens fee,
range balls, cart, Mulligan & Throwsie,
and awards dinner
PLAYER 1:
Handicap (or usual score)
PLAYER 2:
PLAYER 3:
PLAYER 4:
If you don’t have a team, we will try to assign you to one. Make check payable to
Harmonia Lodge No. 1. Send entry form and check to:
Attn: Harry Werland @ P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297.
City/State/Zip
Daytime Phone
As organizers prepare for this year’s tournament they
are looking for sponsors and volunteers.
If you would like to be a sponsor or volunteer or need
information on playing in the tournament, call Harry
Werland at 210-892-0274.
Last year’s sponsors made it possible to donate more
than $14,000, which made it possible for 150 children
to enjoy a week of fun, learning, growing and developing at Camp Discovery. This year’s goal is to raise
$15,000.
To date the tournament has raised more than
$166,000.
Evening Phone (Optional)
Please make checks payable to Harmonia Lodge No. 1.
Send form and check to: Attn: Harry Werland, P.O. Box 1941,
San Antonio, Texas, 78297.
For more information, call 210-892-0274.
For more information, call Harry Werland at 210-892-0274
I will be unable to participate in the Golf Tournament, but wish to make a
contribution of $
to be used in support of CAMP DISCOVERY.
(Donations of any kind which can be used for the tournament are appreciated.)
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Retirement luncheon honors Past Grand President
SAN ANTONIO – Past Grand
President Stephen R. Prewitt was
honored at a retirement luncheon on July 24. The luncheon
was held in the Hall of Grand
Presidents at the Grand Lodge
and was attended by members of
Brother Prewitt’s family as well as
Grand Lodge employees, Grand
Lodge officers and committee
members and retirees.
Jack Larned, a member of the
Grand Finance Committee, gave
the invocation.
After lunch, Grand President
Buddy Preuss began the program.
He talked about Brother Prewitt’s
style of leadership.
“I think one of the keys to leadership is recognizing that everybody has gifts and talents,” he
said. “A good leader will learn
how to harness the talents of
others and direct them toward
one goal. This is something Steve
understood, especially during this
term as Grand President.”
Brother Preuss also applauded
Brother Prewitt’s support of the
Marketing Department.
Past Grand President Stephen R. Prewitt is pictured with his family on the day of his retirement luncheon. Pictured are, from left,
daughter Kelsie, wife Julie, brother-in-law Mitchell and sister Judy.
“He took the extra steps to
make sure that he was our biggest
fan,” he said. “For a year he wore
his ‘Hermann Sons Proud’ button
every day. Not only to show his
pride in our organization, but his
support of our Marketing cause.”
Grand Vice President-Secretary/
Treasurer Mary Beam reviewed
the positions Brother Prewitt held
in his years of service to Hermann
Sons that began in 1975 when
he became an agent. He was
appointed special representative
after that and was elected Grand
Trustee in 1981 and served in
that position until 1997 when he
became Grand Vice PresidentInvestments. He served in that
position until 2009 when he was
elected Grand President.
A member of Harmonia Lodge
No. 1, Brother Prewitt was
active in the San Antonio Home
Association and worked for many
years on Hermann’s Happiness
and the Bob Worrick Memorial
Golf Tournament. He also represented Hermann Sons as a member of the board of directors for
the Fraternal Alliance of Texas.
In his remarks, Brother Prewitt
thanked everyone for attending
the luncheon and noted that he
had, in a way, come full circle
from his days in the Marketing
Department as an agent and special representative.
He introduced his family including sister Judy Sparks
and husband Mitchell, daughter
Kelsie and his wife of 44-plus
years, Julie. Son Rob and his family, wife Kathy and son Conner,
could not attend.
He said he didn’t really feel
retired but that he was ending one
chapter of his life and beginning
a new chapter. And, even though
he won’t be as active in Hermann
Sons as he was when he was
Grand President, he will still play
a part because of his continued
service on the Grand Committee
as a Past Grand President.
“Leroy (Muehlstein, also a Past
Grand President serving on the
Grand Committee) and I have a
lot of experience and knowledge
to pass on,” he joked, “but the
problem is remembering what
it is.”
And, he said, he has found that
he doesn’t have as much free
time as he thought he would have
mostly because it takes longer to
do things as you get older.
But he said he loves being able
to do what he wants to do it when
he wants to do it.
“I have a lot of wonderful memories of my time with Hermann
Sons,” he concluded. “Thank you
and I’ll be around.”
Vogel retires after 32 years of service to Hermann Sons
SAN ANTONIO – Past Grand
Vice President-Fraternal Lee
Vogel was recognized for his
32 years of service to Hermann
Sons during a retirement luncheon held Aug. 9 in the Hall of
Grand Presidents at the Grand
Lodge.
In attendance were members
of Brother Vogel’s family, Grand
Lodge employees and officers and retired Grand Lodge
employees.
Family members present
included Brother Vogel’s wife
Bernice; daughter Beverly Maze
and her husband Danny, granddaughter Ashley Dawson and
her children, Case and Clare;
and daughter Sandy Moeller
and her sons, Matthew and
Gregory. Also in attendance
were sister-in-law Mary Himes
and her daughter, Sharon
Anello. Grandson Brett Maze
and Ashley’s husband Brent
could not attend.
Grand
Vice
PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam
gave the invocation. After a
traditional turkey and dressing
meal, Grand President/CEO
Buddy Preuss talked about the
legacy of service Brother Vogel
leaves at the Grand Lodge.
“You have to look long and
hard to find a person who has
a deeper appreciation for the
Hermann Sons ideals of community and volunteerism,” Brother
Preuss said. “Gandhi said, ‘The
best way to find yourself is to
lose yourself in the service of
others.’ This is how Lee lived.
His involvement and leadership
in our youth and fraternal programs has shaped a generation
of Hermann Sons members and
their communities.”
Brother Preuss then called
on new Grand Vice PresidentFraternal Kim Krueger who talked about the years she spent
serving as Fraternal Activities
Coordinator under Brother
Vogel.
She also talked about his
devotion to Hermann Sons and
his commitment to serving others during his long career as a
Grand Lodge leader that began
when he was elected to the
Retirement Home Committee.
He later came to work at the
Grand Lodge as the Fraternal
Director and was then elected to be the first Grand Vice
President-Fraternal in 1997, a
position he held for 16 years.
Then Brother Vogel took the
Retired Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel and wife Bernice are pictured at Brother Vogel’s
retirement luncheon surrounded by their family including great-grandchildren Clare and Case
Dawson. Also pictured are, from left, Gregory Moeller and his girlfriend, Sandy Moeller, Matthew
Moeller, Beverly Maze, Ashley Dawson, Sharon Anello, Mary Himes and Danny Maze.
microphone. After introducing his family, he spoke about
the generations of Vogel family
members who were members of
Hermann Sons.
He also talked about some
of the many people who influ-
enced him during his time at the
Grand Lodge. He remembered
how Barbara Braden and Shirley
Ruedrich helped him learn
about how to run a dance program and how Brother Preuss
taught him about how to run a
camp program.
He spoke fondly of “his girls,”
the staff that served under him
at the Grand Lodge for many
years.
In closing he said, “I will never
forget any of you.”
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Lodge projects earn recognition Muehlsteins lose two
SAN ANTONIO – Hermann
Sons lodges have been recognized for their 2013 Join Hands
Day projects. Certificates were
awarded at three levels. To qualify
as a Join Hands Day project, the
project must benefit a community
organization and not the lodge or
another Hermann Sons affiliated
group.
Recipients of Gold Level certificates were Comfort Lodge No.
2 and Sealy Lodge No. 239. To
qualify for a Gold Level certificate, a lodge’s project must have
involved more than 25 volunteers
from the lodge and the community working together.
Comfort Lodge sponsored a
spaghetti dinner to raise funds
for local volunteer fire departments. Members of those fire
departments and members of the
Comfort School of Dance took
part in the project.
Sealy Lodge members joined
with members of other fraternal
organizations to place flags on the
graves of veterans in cemeteries in
the Sealy area.
To qualify for a Red Level certificate, a lodge’s project must have
involved from 1 to 25 volunteers
from the lodge and the community working together.
Recipients of Red Level certificates were Anton Wenzel
Lodge No. 174, Bandera County
Lodge No. 81, Bellville Lodge
No. 11, Fort Worth Lodge No.
33, Giddings Lodge No. 54, Gulf
Lodge No. 46, Hochheim-Prairie
Lodge No. 90, Houston Lodge
No. 100, Karnes City Lodge No.
215, La Vernia Lodge No. 180,
New Bielau Lodge No. 205, Paul
Vogt Lodge No. 234, San Marcos
Lodge No. 26, Shelby Lodge No.
28 and Waco-Robinson Lodge
No. 4.
Black Level certificates were
presented to those lodges that
made monetary and non-perishable food donations.
Recipients of Black Level certificates were Austin Lodge No.
120, Bernardo Lodge No. 243,
Brenham Lodge No. 6, Bryan
Lodge No. 99, Coupland Lodge
No. 113, Cuero Family Lodge
No. 82, Dallas Lodge No. 22,
Deanville Lodge No. 301, Ellinger
Lodge No. 30, Hondo Victory
Lodge No. 161, Lockhart Lodge
No. 64, Macdona Lodge No. 198,
Maxwell Lodge No. 75, Nagel
Lodge No. 299, Niederwald
Lodge No. 110, Paige Lodge No.
154, Pershing Lodge No. 160,
Plum Lodge No. 238, Prinz Solms
Lodge No. 136, Round Top Lodge
No. 151, Rutersville Lodge No.
152, Schulenburg Lodge No.
14, Schwertner Lodge No. 307,
Siemering Lodge No. 32, Stern
Lodge No. 143, Taylor Lodge No.
3, Vineta Lodge No. 15 and Zuehl
Lodge No. 163.
Donation total for West fund grows
SAN ANTONIO – The total
in the “Helping West Recover
– First Responders Fund” has
grown to $12,286 thanks to
two donations from Helotes
Lodge No. 76 and Bernardo
Lodge No. 243.
In July, Grand President/
CEO Buddy Preuss and Grand
Vice President-Fraternal Kim
Krueger presented the West
Volunteer Fire Department
with the money donated by
lodges and individual members.
The money will be used to
help the department replace
equipment destroyed when the
fertilizer plant in West exploded on the night of April 17.
The list of other lodges and
individuals that donated to the
fund was published in the July
issue.
dogs to swarm of bees
CONVERSE – Past Grand
President Leroy Muehlstein
and wife Linda are sharing their experience with a
swarm of bees in an effort to
warn others about what can
happen when these insects
are disturbed.
Earlier this summer, Sister
Linda was mowing the grass
around a crepe myrtle tree
in the yard of the Muehlstein
home in Converse when she
was bitten by something.
When she called for Brother
Leroy to come to her aid,
the family dogs started barking. That’s when the bees
left Sister Linda and attacked
the dogs, killing the boxer
and the cow dog in a short
amount of time.
Brother Leroy started calling pest control companies but it took four calls
before he found someone
who could come right away.
Marcus Pena came and found
the hive that had been built
between the floors of the
two-story house. He estimated there were between 7,000
and 8,000 bees in the hive.
When the bees were dead
he removed 10 pounds of
honey from the hive. He told
the Muehlsteins that it was
important to get rid of the
honey.
Sister Linda was bitten 14
times but did not require
emergency medical attention
because she was not having
a hard time breathing or any
swelling.
Pena said he believes the
bees were a cross between
honeybees and killer bees.
He explained that each hive
has a queen bee, drone bees
and worker bees.
He said it is important for
homeowners to check regularly for signs that bees are
trying to build a hive. Every
two or three weeks, he said,
you should check around
your house in the evening
after the sun goes down. If
you see bees trying to get
in under the eaves of your
home, that is an indication
that the bees are building a
hive.
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Bowl-a-thon raises more than $4,000 for scholarships
SAN ANTONIO – The
Hermann Sons Youth CampShannon
Leigh
Gaffney
Scholarship Fund Bowl-A-Thon
was held at AMF Country Lanes
in San Antonio on Aug. 10. A
total of $4,131 was raised for
the scholarship fund.
Shannon’s parents, Mike and
Cathy, her brothers, Michael
and Martin, other family members, friends, Hermann Sons
members and Camp staff
bowled at the event. All of
the bowlers, volunteers, auction items and donations made
the event a great success for the
scholarship fund.
Margie Stone, Lyn Dougherty,
Margie Hinton, Bill Dougherty
and Don Dabbs achieved the
high team score. Don Dabbs
also had the highest male score.
The highest female scorer was
Erin Johnson. Of the Camp
teams, the highest team score
was achieved by Katie Klohn,
Hunter “Papa Bear” Miller,
Karoline “Trooper” Pfefferkorn,
Kelly “Peace” McDaniel and
Colby Freehauf.
Representatives of Hermann Sons Youth Camp taking part in the bowl-a-thon included, back, from
left, Jennifer Cernosek, John Sorbel, Cody “Kemosabe” Batungbacal, Bryce Sorbel, Tyler “Johnny
Tsunami” Batungbacal, Clayton “Ton” Dale, Kristen “Dyno” Vineyard, Jody Zizelman, Colton
Zizelman, Hunter “Papa Bear” Miller, Paden “Jelly Belly” Pace, Colby Freehauf, Katie Klohn, front,
from left, Hallie “Jam!” Pace, Ashley “Saber” Bays, Jessica “Epic” Hicks, Amanda “Twin” Hicks, Kelly
“Peace” McDaniel and Karoline “Trooper” Pfefferkorn.
The Scholarship Board of
Directors and Golf Tournament
Committee give special thanks
to the following sponsors: Grand
Lodge, Hermann Sons Youth
Camp staff, Mission-Alamo
Lodge No. 80, Comfort Lodge
No. 2, La Grange Lodge No. 8,
Scholarship Fund Chairman Jennifer Cernosek, right,
presents the winning Camp team with its prizes.
Pictured are, from left, Karoline “Trooper” Pfefferkorn,
Katie Klohn, Kelly “Peace” McDaniel and Hunter
“Papa Bear” Miller. Not pictured is Colby Freehauf.
The high team
score for the
event was posted by Marjorie
Stone, Margie
Hinton, Don
Dabbs, Lynn
Doughtery and
Bill Doughtery.
Don Dabbs also
had the highest
male score and
won a bowling
ball.
Pershing Lodge No. 160, Louise
Schuetze Lodge No. 3, Karnes
City Lodge No. 215, Kirby
Lodge No. 305, John Leland,
D.D.S., Sembera and Biediger,
P.C.,
Giles-Parscale
Inc.,
Sandwich DeParis-Josh Witten,
Herbs 'n Pickles Sandwich
Shop-Steve Witten, The Lodge
at Leon Springs Assisted Living,
Steve Kitchen Certified Public
Accountant, Stone Accounting
Service-Jan Stone, Antique
Floors of San Antonio, Spyglass
Condominiums Homeowners
Association, Strike Zone Pro
Members of the Gaffney family and friends taking part
in the bowl-a-thon were, from left, Rodney Gottselig,
Charles Walker, Martin Gaffney, Mike Gaffney and
Michael Gaffney.
Shop at AMF Country Lanes,
Joe’s Ice House and Freeway
Cattle Company-John Shults.
Additional thanks go to the
prize donors: Embassy Suites
Riverwalk, Bending Branch
Winery, Fair Oaks Country
Club Golf Course, Foresight
Golf, Flying L Golf Course,
SilverHorn Golf Course, Barbie
Pfeiffer, AMF Country Lanes
Bowling, Strike Zone Pro
Shop at AMF Country Lanes,
900 Global Bowling Balls,
Goldbeck Photography-Herbie
Schattenberg, All County Home
Care and Hospice-Boerne,
Edward Jones InvestmentsRichard and Mary Lou Howells,
Stone Accounting Services-Jan
Stone, Paul Stone, Jo Jo Gaiser
and Rabecca and Adam Taft.
The scholarship fund was created in memory of Shannon
Leigh Gaffney who was a camper and a counselor at Hermann
Sons Youth Camp. For more
information about the fund, go
to hermannsons.org and click
on the Camp Page and then the
Scholarship Fund page.
On the Grand Lodge ladies team were, from left, Janet
Williams, Fannie Davis, Erin Johnson, Gladys Rowley
and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger. Erin
rolled the high score for the ladies and took home a
new bowling ball.
Representing
Kirby Lodge were,
back, from left,
Leroy Muehlstein,
Samantha
Schulmeier,
Judith Schulmeier,
Tammy Haecker,
Ethan Muehlstein,
front, from left,
Lillian Brietzke,
Kathie Ninneman
and Linda
Muehlstein
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Youth in Action
Karnes City dancers take the stage for May recital
Dancer Baleigh Fudge was all
smiles at the Karnes City School
of Dance recital on May 11.
The theme for the 2013 recital
was “This Little Life of Mine”
and was held at the high school
auditorium.
The Karnes City School of Dance dancers and tumblers did a
fantastic job at their recital held May 11. Karnes City Lodge No.
215 Youth Director Theresa Fenner presented each dancer a gold
medal. After the grand finale, the dancers presented a red rose to
their mothers in honor of Mother’s Day. The new year of classes
will begin in September. For more information, call 830-7804305.
Karnes City School of Dance Vice President Nancy Janysek,
Karnes City Lodge President Vernon Fenner and School of Dance
President Kristi Janysek present backpacks and Hermann Sons
pens to the dancers after rehearsal. The lodge also presented each
dancer with a gold medal at the recital held in May.
Dance instructors gather for workshop
Karnes City
School of
Dance student Makayla
Janysek was
proud of the
awards she
received at the
dance recital
on May 11.
Officers for
this year were
president,
Nancy Janysek;
vice president,
Kristi Janysek
and secretary/
treasurer, Kristi
McJunkins.
Instructor for
the dance class
was Tabitha
Hidalgo.
LA VERNIA – On July 20, the
2013-2014 dance instructors
gathered for an informative
and fun workshop at the La
Vernia Lodge No. 180 Hall.
The instructors where treated to breakfast munchies and
drinks as they registered.
They were all given a new
2013-2014 School of Dance
notebook that contained all
the information needed to
complete a successful dance
year.
Sarah Vaughn from the New
Braunfels School of Dance
was presented with a certificate for her five years of dedicated service.
“She will continue to have
a big impact in the New
Braunfels area,” stated Benefits
Coordinator Cecily Kelly.
The teachers also had a
chance to give feedback on
the Dance Program and what
they would like to see changed
or added.
“These dance teachers interact with our junior members
and their parents in their areas
on a weekly basis. We value
their input on how to make
our dance program the best it
can be,” said Sister Kelly.
Registration for the upcoming dance season is under
way. Check the Hermann Sons
website – hermannsons.org –
for more information.
Sarah Vaughn, left, was recognized for her five years of
service as a dance instructor during the annual dance
teacher workshop. Making
the presentation was Benefits
Coordinator Cecily Kelly.
Fraternal Department hosts dance officers workshop
SAN ANTONIO – The Grand
Lodge Fraternal Department
hosted a workshop for Dance
Parents’ Club officers on
Saturday, Aug. 3, in the Hall of
Grand Presidents at the Grand
Lodge.
More than 60 officers from
all areas were in attendance.
Grand Vice President-Fraternal
Kim Krueger welcomed all the
ladies and thanked them for
their hard work and dedication
to this program.
“Without you volunteering
your time and talents, our
Dance Program would not be
what it is today," she told them.
After
introducing
the
Fraternal Department staff she
introduced Grand President/
CEO Buddy Preuss. He spoke
of the meaning of being a
member of Hermann Sons and
the benefits of being a member,
not only the fraternal benefits,
but the benefit of protecting
the family with life insurance.
He encouraged them to join, if
they weren’t already members
and become active in their
local lodges.
The officers were each given
a notebook that contains the
information they need to help
guide them through the dance
year.
After lunch they were given
the opportunity to share openly what they would like to
see going forward with the
program.
“We thank all these volunteers for the time and attention
they give our Dance Program.
Without them we wouldn’t be
able to have this great affordable benefit for our juniors,”
stated Benefits Coordinator
Cecily Kelly.
Dance class registration
will continue through August.
Classes begin in September
after Labor Day. For more
information on dance classes,
visit the Hermann Sons website at hermannsons.org.
Each school of dance has its
own page that includes contact information.
Youth in Action
Now is a great time to join
Camp Alumni Organization
COMFORT – If you have
been considering joining the
Hermann Sons Youth Camp
Alumni Organization, now is
the time to do it!
There is a $100 fee to join
the organization and all
members will receive invitations to an annual event. The
first event will be held on
Sept. 21 and tickets will cost
$40.
A dinner and wine pairing will be held at Hilltop
Camp. Sommelier Jennifer
Beckmann from Bending
Branch Winery (located next
to Hilltop Camp) will be
teaching guests about pairing food with wine. Several
Bending Branch wines will
be featured. Attendees will be
able to spend the night and
have breakfast at Camp the
next morning.
If you would like more
information, please contact
Jennifer Cernosek at 830-9953223 or go to hermannsons.
org and click on the Camp
page and then the Alumni
Organization page.
As of mid-August, Green
Level members include
Kimberly Lindsey, David
Spaeth, Karoline “Trooper”
Pfefferkorn, Kelly “Peace”
McDaniel, Jessica “Epic”
Hicks, Ashley “Saber” Bays,
Hunter “Papa Bear” Miller,
Kristen “Dyno” Vineyard,
Colby
Freehauf,
Angel
Blaschke and Tyler “Johnny
Tsunami” Batungbacal. Silver
Level members include Julie
“Cricket” Schick, Jimmy
Kassler and Katie Klohn. Gold
Level members include Grand
President/CEO Buddy Preuss,
Jennifer Cernosek and Grand
Vice President-Fraternal Kim
Krueger.
The purpose of the Alumni
Organization is to reconnect
past campers and past staff
members to Camp through
annual events. All proceeds
will go to special projects at
each Camp that will directly
benefit the campers.
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Summer's top campers recognized
BEST CAMPER
HILLTOP CAMP
Week 1
Trey Hoffmann
New Braunfels
Son of Carl and Patty Hoffman
Week 2
Parker Deleon
San Antonio
Son of Caren and David Deleon
Week 3
Cooper Borth
Windcrest
Son of Trevor and Michelle
Borth
Week 4
Eric Morris
Austin
Austin Lodge No. 120
Son of Gayle and Les Morris
Week 5
Ryan Churchman
La Vernia
La Vernia Lodge No. 180
Son of James and Debbie
Churchman
Week 6
Cody Tschirhart
Castroville
Castroville Lodge No. 71
Son of Walter and Carolyn
Tschirhart
Week 7
Nicholas Sampeck
San Antonio
Son of Joseph and Danette
Sampeck
Week 8
Zachary Scott
La Vernia
Son of Keith and Shannon Scott
RIVERSIDE CAMP
Week 1
Emilie Janicek
Smiley
Nixon-Smiley Lodge No. 327
Daughter of Mark and Tasha
Janicek
Week 2
Kaylee Willmann
Plan
Comfort Lodge No. 2
Daughter of Ben and Danita
Willmann
Week 3
Emily Massengale
Bloomington, Indiana
Daughter of Bert and Rene
Massengale
Week 4
Aubrey Sultemeier
Fredericksburg
Daughter of Farron and JoLynne
Sultemeier
Week 5
Emma O’Brien
San Antonio
Vineta Lodge No. 15
Daughter of Seth and Megan
O’Brien
Week 6
Kailey Williams
Shiner - Shiner Lodge No. 20
Daughter of Mark and Teri
Williams
Week 7
Makenzi Schriewer
Seguin - Stern Lodge No. 143
Daughter of Chris and Vicki
Wilson
Week 8
Parker Clay
Gonzales
Daughter of Terry and Juli Clay
MOST ATHLETIC
HILLTOP CAMP
Week 1
Parker Nelson
San Antonio
Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136
Son of Brooke and Doug
Davidson
Ben Sheblak
Austin
Jackson County Lodge No. 318
Son of James and Jamie Sheblak
Week 2
Lucas Simmons
Shavano Park
Son of Bill Simmons and Kathryn
Wagner
Week 3
Logan Winningham
San Antonio
Son of Mike and Pam
Winningham
Week 4
Connor Pharris
San Antonio
Son of Kym and Paul Pharris
Week 5
Cole Canseco
Schertz - Cibolo Lodge No. 147
Son of Manny and Adria
Canseco
Week 6
Blade Strzelczyk
Marion
Zuehl Lodge No. 163
Son of Todd and Heide
Strzelczyk
Week 7
Nicholas Sampeck
San Antonio
Son of Joseph and Danette
Sampeck
Week 8
Jackson Allen
Marion
Biry Lodge No. 283
Son of Jon and Shannon Allen
RIVERSIDE CAMP
Week 1
Haley Smith
Bulverde
Daughter of Clint and Jeni Smith
Week 2
Kaylee Willmann
Plano
Comfort Lodge No. 2
Daughter of Ben and Danita
Willmann
Week 3
Aileen Krause
Karnes City
Daughter of Buster and Phyllis
Krause
Anna Bettersworth
New Braunfels
Marion Lodge No. 74
Daughter of Matt and Jan
Bettersworth
Week 4
Kristine Coolidge
Fredericksburg
Daughter of Curtis and Kami
Coolidge
Week 5
Erica Masi
Pflugerville
Richland Lodge No. 107
Daughter of Chris and Barbara
Masi
Week 6
Raegan Brackeen
Comfort
Comfort Lodge No. 2
Daughter of Adam and Cherie
Brackeen
Week 7
Marina Bianchi
Karnes City
Daughter of Cletus and Daphne
Bianchi
Week 8
Parker Clay
Gonzales
Daughter of Terry and Juli Clay
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Youth in Action
Members of Class 1 at the Bandera County School
of Dance were Olivia Brown, Onna Shaw, Melia
Hinojosa, Adelynn Ivy, Taytum Moeller, Bailey Morgan,
Cayleigh Thaler and Savana Womble.
Class 2 members in the Bandera County School of
Dance were Kierstin Brown, Zoey Cruz, Lezlie Murley,
Lyndze Murley, Carlye Niccum, D.J. Schantz and
Morgan Williams.
Dancers in the Bandera County School of Dance
Class 3 were Jaycee Bendele, Lauren Benedict, Hailey
Garcia, Chloe Guerra, Brianna Honaker, Erin Pankratz,
Olivia Reyes and April Rodriguez.
Bandera County dancers stage 'Tribute to Broadway'
BANDERA – Students from
the Hermann Sons Bandera
County School of Dance performed tap, ballet and jazz
routines at the June recital
held in the Boerne Middle
School North Auditorium in
Boerne.
The theme for the recital
was “Tribute to Broadway.”
Dancers performed routines to “My Favorite Things”
from the “Sound of Music,”
“I Could Have Danced All
Night” from “My Fair Lady,”
“I Love Paris” from “CanCan,” “If They Could See Me
Now” from “Sweet Charity,”
“Singing in the Rain” from the
movie and “Hard Knock Life”
from “Annie” just to name a
few.
Cathy Bendele served as mistress of ceremonies. Bandera
County
Lodge President
Eileen Heath introduced the
guest speaker for the evening,
Sandra Jones, a member of the
Grand Finance Committee.
Parents’
Club
officers
Stephanie Brown, Terrie
Villarreal, Liza Williams and
Cathy Bendele thanked the
parents, instructor Stephanie
James, Benefits Coordinator
Cecily Kelly from the Grand
Lodge and the lodge for their
support.
Fenner earns scholarship
Bandera County School of Dance students in Class 4 were Emily
Brown, Sierra Brown, Jessica Chesnut, Colleen Gaitan, Michelle
Phelps and Peyton Price.
'Under the Big Top' recital theme
The Lee County School of Dance held its recital May 11 in the Giddings High School Cafetorium in
Giddings. This year’s theme was “Under the Big Top.” The students performed tap, jazz and ballet
routines to songs that included “Quit Clowning Around,” “Because of You,” “Here Come Bozo the
Clown,” “Flying Scarlet” and others. Five of the students performed solo routines. The students were
under the direction of Britney Williams and Brandi Miller.
Theresa Fenner received one
of this year’s Retirement Home
Scholarships worth $1,000. Her
grandfather, Vernon Fenner,
president of Karnes City Lodge
No. 215, made the presentation
at the Falls City High School
graduation held May 28.
Paul Vogt presents scholarship
Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234 President Jesse Griffin, left, presents
Sarah Person with the 2013 Paul Vogt Lodge scholarship. Also
pictured are Sarah’s grandmother, Rosalie Pfeiffer; Sarah’s mother,
Janet Person; and Grand President/CEO Buddy Preuss. Sarah plans
to attend Tarleton State University where she will be enrolled in
the honors program as she studies to become a teacher.
Hermann Sons hosted more than
2,500 campers this summer
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a member of
Gulf Lodge No.
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La Porte, during
Rocketry class.
Both Kemosabe
and Jesse had
twin brothers at
Camp that week.
Camper Gavin Coleman volunteered to lead stretches in the center of
the circle before tennis class. He is a member of Mission-Alamo Lodge
No. 80 and lives in La Vernia.
The girls in the Climbing class show off the knots they learned to tie. Pictured are, front bench,
from left, Jenna Drymala, a member of Plum Lodge No. 238 who lives in Red Rock; Olivia
Buntin, a member of Marion Lodge No. 74 who lives in New Braunfels; Lauren Floores, a member of La Vernia Lodge No. 180 who lives in La Vernia; Misty Hartman, a member of Seguin
Lodge No. 37 who lives in La Vernia; Kallie Kubala, a member of Schulenburg Lodge No. 14
who lives in Schulenburg; second bench, from left, Caitlyn Gass, a member of Helotes Lodge
No. 76 who lives in San Antonio; Shelby Young, a member of Comfort Lodge No. 2 who lives
in Cibolo; Abigale Bernsen, a member of Pershing Lodge No. 160 who lives in New Braunfels;
back bench, from left, Senior Counselor Jennifer “Joe” Crumley, a member of Gonzales Lodge
No. 175 who lives in Moulton; Gianna Siptak, a member of Gonzales Lodge who lives in
Gonzales; Sabrina Moseley, a member of Lockhart Lodge No. 64 who lives in Lockhart; Camryn
Natal, a member of Lockhart Lodge who lives in Lockhart; sitting on ground, front to back,
Abigail Morgan, a member of Seguin Lodge who lives in Gonzales; Sydney Dudley, a member
of Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 who lives in San Antonio; and Holley Robinson, a member of
Austin Lodge No. 120 who lives in Austin.
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Camp staffers already preparing for next summer
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family, Brother Zizelman’s son
and Retirement Home residents
Don and Kathryn Raines.
Also during the last week of
Camp, many staff members
were recognized for three summers of service.
Staff members who worked
their third summer this year
are Health Manager Cheryl
Tanneberger, Canteen Worker
Bryce
Sorbel,
Counselor
Jeffrey
“General
Texas”
Cowan, Counselor Valton
“Voltron” Lewallen, Counselor
Tyler “Robin Hood” Bennet,
Maintenance Worker Angel
Arreola, Kitchen Worker Juan
Rosales, Counselor Haylee
“Dobber” Baeten, Canteen
Worker and Counselor Ashley
“007” Storey, Senior Counselor
Jennifer “Joe” Crumley, Food
Services Manager Marialice
Lauriano, Health Manager
Kim Krueger, Health Manager
Sylvia Murray, Health Manager
Carol Villareal, Counselor
Heather “Signs” Hutchingson
and Counselor Jordan “Sasha”
Berger.
The season may be over, but
the staff is already preparing for
next summer.
“An exciting opportunity is
coming next summer,” Sister
Cernosek said in announcing
that in response to the needs
of campers and their families,
Camp will have seven regular
Sunday through Saturday sessions and one special shortened
John Sorbel is pictured with his family after he was honored for
25 summers of service to Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Pictured
are, from left, Brother Sorbel, daughter Jessica Sorbel, wife Carla
Sorbel, aunt Ginger Keefer, son Bryce Sorbel, grandmother Pearl
Bartley, niece Paige Mason, mother Brenda Sorbel, brother-in-law
Stephen Mason, nephew Jace Mason, Sister Kristin Sorbel and
father Terry Sorbel.
Colton Zizelman was on hand when his dad, Jody Zizelman, was
honored for 30 summers of service to Hermann Sons Youth Camp.
session in 2014. The shortened
session will be from Sunday
afternoon through Wednesday
afternoon. More information
about the 2014 summer schedule will be released at a later
date.
Campers who were 13 years
of age in 2012 are reminded
that the deadline for the 2014
Counselor-In-Training Program
is quickly approaching. All applications must be postmarked by
Sept. 1, 2013. Applicants must
be 15 years of age by Sept. 1,
2014, must be current Hermann
Sons members and must be past
campers. For more information
and to access the application,
go to hermannsons.org and click
on Camp page and then the
Counselor-In-Training page.
In Memoriam
Receiving their three-year chairs from Riverside Camp were, from
left, Counselor Haylee “Dobber” Baeten, Counselor Ashley “007”
Storey, Senior Counselor Jennifer “Joe” Crumley, Food Services
Manager Marialice Lauriano and Health Manager Kim Krueger.
The Hermann Sons Youth
Camp family is mourning the
loss of a special Hermann
Sons member. Eric Harrison
of Fort Worth died Aug. 13 in
a car accident that occurred
in the Texas Panhandle near
Dumas. Eric was a fiveyear camper, a two-year
Counselor-In-Training and a
four-year staff member. He
spent his last summer on
staff in 2012 when he was a
senior counselor. According
to Executive Camp Director
Jennifer Cernosek, “He will
be remembered for the joy
that he brought to thousands
of campers and hundreds of
staff members.”
Jeffrey “General Texas” Cowan
received his three-year chair
this summer.
Members of the staff at Hilltop Camp were honored for three summers of service. They included,
from left, Health Manager Cheryl Tanneberger, Canteen Worker Bryce Sorbel, Counselor Valton
“Voltron” Lewallen, Counselor Tyler “Robin Hood” Bennet, Maintenance Worker Angel Arreola and
Kitchen Worker Juan Rosales. They each received a chair personalized with their name.
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Louise Schuetze delivers books to children’s hospital
SAN ANTONIO – Hope everyone is enjoying their summer
and keeping cool.
took a break from the heat with
members voting not to meet in
August.
On July 16, several members
delivered books to the Christus
Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital.
This was the second half of the
lodge’s Join Hands Day project.
The staff at Christus Santa Rosa
was very grateful and said they
were running out of books for
the children so the timing was
perfect.
The lodge will be celebrating its 117th anniversary on
Sept. 9 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Invitations have gone out to the
other local lodges and Grand
Members of Louise Schuetze Lodge delivered books to Christus
Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital in July. This is an annual Join Hands
Day project for the lodge.
Lodge officers. Members are
encouraged to help celebrate
the lodge’s anniversary. Please
call the lodge office at 210-223-
1631 by Sept. 4 to confirm your
reservation.
See you in September.
– Janet Abell
Louise Schuetze Lodge officers JoAnn Massengale, left, and Carol
Grill load books that were then delivered to Christus Santa Rosa
Children’s Hospital. The books are distributed to the patients at
the hospital.
Pershing's Progress
Members to gather at restaurant for Sept. 4 meeting
SAN ANTONIO – Pershing
Lodge No. 160 will hold the
Sept. 4 meeting at the Little Red
Barn.
This is a change from the
Beef and Bourbon restaurant
that was originally announced.
Each member will receive
$5 to use toward the cost
of the meal. RSVP to Lillian
Franckowiak by Aug. 31.
Contact her at the office at
227-3085 or on her cell phone
at 288-1639.
At the August meeting, Sister
Franckowiak asked members to pray for Connie Barth,
Monnie and Morris Nordland,
Bob Deicke and Bill Reichert.
Former President Bill Lee has
moved to an assisted living
facility in Portland where his
daughter, Debbie Pratt, and her
husband live.
Chaplain Tony Valek reported
on the passing of Barbara Mae
Rice and Thomas E. Walker.
Grand Guide Amanda Deicke
presented 50-year membership
pins to Frank Janicke, a member since Sept. 10, 1963; and
Walter “Bubba” Haag, a member since Aug. 28, 1963.
Five new members were welcomed into the lodge. They
are Dawson Janaky, Caitlyn
Day, Cereldo Gascon, Abigail
Romero and Claire Stocking.
Terri Armstrong announced
Two members of Pershing Lodge received their 50-year membership pins at the August meeting. Pictured are, from left, recipient
Frank Janicke, Grand Guide Amanda Deicke, recipient Bubba
Haag and lodge President Marilyn Hoster.
members will go to Rockport
on Sept. 13 and a visit to the
Retirement Home in Comfort is
planned for Oct. 12.
“Happy Birthday” was sung
to the August celebrants, James
Lay, Marilyn Hoster, Katie Butts,
Lydia Saenz, Teeni Johnson,
Wayne Kilborn and Walter
(Bubba) Haag. The last three
were winners of the birthday
drawing prizes.
Celebrating August wedding
anniversaries were Emil and
Joan Lichtenberg, 63 years, and
Teeni and David Johnson, 1
year.
Betty Mettke was not present to win the $25 attendance
prize. Marilyn Hoster won the
split-the-pot drawing.
The first name drawn for the
$100 progressive prize was that
of Kelly Walton, but she was
not present. The second name
drawn was that of Gerald Peer
who was present and the lucky
winner.
Winners of the Vineta Lodge
Scholarship Fund-raiser tickets
were Mike Armstrong, Marilyn
Hoster, Robin Ries, John Opiela
and Tony Valek.
The winners of the Anton
Celebrating August wedding anniversaries are Pershing Lodge
members Emil and Joan Lichtenberg and Teeni and David Johnson.
Celebrating August birthdays at the Pershing Lodge meeting were,
from left, Bubba Haag, Katie Butts, Teeni Johnson, Lydia Saenz,
James Lay and Marilyn Hoster.
Wenzel Lodge Crispy Chicken
Taco Dinner tickets were Amy
Barfell, Carolyn Valek, Anita
Eggert, Mary Brown and Beth
Warne.
Hope to see lots of members
Sept. 4 at the Little Red Barn.
– Dorothy Pawlik
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Vineta to celebrate anniversary Sept. 5
SAN ANTONIO – Vineta
Lodge No. 15 is making plans
for its anniversary celebration
on Sept. 5.
A meal of barbecue brisket
with the trimmings will be
served. Make reservations by
calling 602-5147 by Aug. 30.
Past presidents will be honored
and pins will be presented to
pioneer members.
A social is planned for Sept.
18 beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Members will play games and
then have lunch. Emily Roberts
and Mary Ann Pintaric will host
the meal.
The lodge welcomes new
members Hannah Silguero,
Julia Barrera, Kaylee Morton
and Lailah Lampkins.
Thanks go to Debbie Jordan
for the meal in August and to
Lorene Kreusel and Gladys
Garrett for the cake.
Thanks also go to all the members who brought school supplies. They will be given to
a school in the San Antonio
Independent School District.
The lodge mourns the pass-
Vineta Lodge members were generous when donating school
supplies to the children in the San Antonio Independent School
District.
ing of Hazel Ritter, a member
for 37 years; Jeanette Barron, a
member for 57 years; La Fraye
Howard, a member for 39 years;
Merlene Scherlen, a member for
54 years and Marion Surginer, a
member for 47 years.
Attendance prize winners
were Frances Bara, Lorene
Kreusel, Elaine Pruski and
Carolyn Nelson. The split-thepot winner was Elaine Pruski.
Celebrating birthdays at the August Vineta Lodge meeting were,
from left, Ron Roberts, Elaine Pruski, Gladys Garrett, Lorene
Kreusel and Al Kreusel.
at the anniversary celebration.
– Reporter
Siemering plans next
meeting for Sept. 10
SAN ANTONIO – Due to
summer activities keeping
many of the Siemering Lodge
No. 32 officers busy, the lodge
did not meet in July.
The lodge welcomes new
junior members, Kylie Saige
Brown and Lydia Alysia Huff.
The next lodge meeting is
the back-to-school meeting
scheduled for Sept. 10 starting
at 7 p.m. For the after-meet-
ing social, Bill and Barbara
Ramzinski will serve their
famous stew. Members are
asked to bring desserts.
Remember, for juniors to be
eligible to enroll in the 20132014 dance program, they
must be members by Oct. 1.
For more information, contact
Agent J.V. Bailey at 333-4640
or 273-1817.
– J.V. Bailey
Brunhilde members
enjoy German dinner
SAN ANTONIO – Brunhilde
Lodge No. 7 members met July
15 in the Rathskeller and enjoyed
a German dinner prepared by
Liese Stacks and Jackie Platts in
honor of Jim Stacks’ birthday and
Liese and Jim Stacks’ 58th wedding anniversary.
Members discussed the remodeling of the ballroom. The curtains were cleaned, a new icemaker was purchased and the
floors were cleaned. The Home
Association was responsible
for the improvements and each
lodge donated $50.
Patti Shippey-Shaw reported
Dillon Shaw had learned to sew
(mend) while at Hermann Sons
Youth Camp.
Door prize winners were Jackie
Platts, Jim Stacks, Liese Stacks,
Carol Krauss, Linda Muehlstein,
Monnie Nordland and Marie
Pieske.
Sydney Shippey won split-thepot.
The next meeting was scheduled for Aug. 19.
– Reporter
Lorene Kreusel, left, and Gladys
Garrett are shown with the
cake they donated in honor of
their August birthdays. They are
members of Vineta Lodge.
Fort Worth will meet at restaurant Sept. 8
FORT WORTH – The lazy days
of summer are coming to an
end. Hoping for rain and cooler
weather in the coming months.
Fort Worth Lodge No. 33 is
still looking for new members
so it can meet or exceed its
goal for 2013. If you know of
anyone looking for life insurance
tell them about Hermann Sons.
Hermann Sons has great rates on
great products.
Junior
members
are
encouraged to send pictures
and stories about their visit to
Hermann Sons Youth Camp.
Several members of the lodge
attended this year. Also, if you
have a photo from your family
vacation and would like to share
it with the rest of the members,
send it as well. You can email
stories and pictures to spjones@
sbcglobal.net.
The sale of the lodge hall is
progressing, so there should be
a closing date soon. If you have
something in the lodge hall that
dates back to your parents or
grandparents and you would like
to have it, please contact Ronnie
Jones to set up a meeting time.
Darlene Jones reported Kerry
Freeman, Stephanie McBroom
and Bill Lane have been under
the weather. Please keep these
members in your thoughts and
prayers. If you know of anyone
who is ill, be sure to contact her
at 819-297-1927.
The lodge had five and a half
teams take part in the Hermann
Sons State Bowling Tournament.
Fort Worth Lodge always has
the most bowlers and some of
their names can be found on the
standings sheet. The fall league
will start Sept. 4, so if you are
interested in bowling or subbing,
please contact Westcreek Lanes.
Remember you don’t have to
bowl in the league to bowl in
the tournament – just be certified
with an average.
“Happy Birthday” wishes go
to Donnie Burns, Ronnie Burns,
Ronnie Jones, Autumn Kemp,
Ronnie Burns-Lane, Rick Murphy
and Mary Terrell.
The next meeting is scheduled
for 3 p.m. Sept. 8 at Miranda’s
Mexican Food Restaurant.
Everyone is encouraged to
attend, as plans will be made for
the remainder of the year.
– Reporter
Prize winners at the Brunhilde Lodge July meeting were, from
left, Sydney Shippey, Marie Pieske, Jackie Platts, Linda Muehlstein,
Carol Krauss, Monnie Nordland, Jim Stacks and Liese Stacks.
Jim and Liese
Stacks of Brunhilde
Lodge celebrated
their 58th wedding anniversary
recently.
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Mission-Alamo plans anniversary celebration
SAN ANTONIO – MissionAlamo Lodge No. 80 members
did not hear the prancing of
reindeer feet on the rooftop or
hear jingle bells ringing out but
they celebrated Christmas in July
anyway.
Everyone enjoyed exchanging
Christmas gifts around the small
Christmas tree dressed in their
red, white and blue attire in
honor of Independence Day.
Bob and Joan Ramert prepared
St. Louis-style ribs and there
was brisket from Bill Miller's
and other foods and desserts
furnished by members.
Visiting from Florida were
lodge members Sharon and John
Anello. Sharon is the daughter of
Mary Himes. Local guests were
Bill and Doris Foster.
Welcomed as new junior
members were Luke Patrick
Feldman, Bron Kowalik and
Abigail Cardenas.
Please keep Mary Himes in
your thoughts and prayers as she
recently had surgery but is home
recovering nicely. Also word has
it the Vogels’ grandson's family is
gaining on the grocery bill lately
as Gregory had his wisdom teeth
out and can only eat three times
a day instead of seven.
Harlie Rose Hafner wasn’t
there to claim the big jackpot.
That makes the jackpot worth
$75 at the next meeting.
Split-the-pot winner was Mary
Himes. “Hugs from Home” gets
the other half.
Celebrating a July birthday was
Lauryn Pike.
Juniors who attended Hermann
Sons Youth Camp and their
Lillie Mae Dienger receives her 50-year membership pin from
Mission-Alamo Lodge President Lee Vogel at the July meeting.
Sister Dienger became a member Oct. 23, 1963.
Mission-Alamo Lodge members celebrated Christmas in July with
a gift exchange. Pictured around the gift table are, from left,
Sharon Anello, Mary Himes and Merlene Childers.
Members of Mission-Alamo Lodge dressed in their most patriotic
attire to celebrate the Fourth of July at the July meeting.
families will be honored at the
August meeting. Carol Swan’s
husband Terry will prepare the
brisket. Members are asked to
provide the side dishes and desserts.
The meal for the September
meeting will be catered. The
lodge will celebrate its anniversary and pioneer members will
be honored.
– Sylvia Schulmeier
Lauryn Pike celebrated her birthday at the July meeting of MissionAlamo Lodge. Bernice Vogel, left, presents here with a birthday
card from the lodge.
At Matt's Rancho Martinez Restaurant
Dallas to treat members to dinner out in September
DALLAS – Dallas Lodge No.
22 officers send fraternal greetings to members. They hope
members are staying cool during this 100+ weather.
At the July 28 business meeting President Renee LeCour
reported that Grand Vice
President-Marketing Tim Kolbe
had asked the lodge to host
a workshop for agents in the
area on Aug. 25. Members
agreed to do so. The workshop
will be held before the lodge
meeting that day.
Kay Roberts emailed Della
Morse to inform her that
Dorothy (Dottie) Simon had
been in the hospital. She had
successful surgery and has
now moved to a rehabilitation
facility for several weeks. Andy
Schellenberg called Steven
Simon, Sister Simon’s son.
Brother Simon said his mother
was feeling a lot better and she
could have calls and visitors.
Brother Schellenberg said he
had learned by way of email
that Kay Roberts had successful surgery on July 22. She will
start radiation treatment soon.
She said her sisters, Paula
Ryan and Mary Keahey, have
taken good care of her since
February.
Sister Morse reported that
husband Charles is still recovering from an illness.
Members approved a motion
not to have a business meeting
in September. Instead mem-
bers will eat out on Sunday,
Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. The restaurant is Matt’s Rancho Martinez,
1904 Skillman Street, Dallas. It
is close to La Vista Street and
in the Lakewood area. As a
member perk the lodge is paying for the meal and drinks.
Congratulations go to the
lodge’s 60-year members:
Charles Hatzenbuehler Jr. and
Cheryl Shone, both members since July 2, 1953; Mary
Hatzenbuehler, a member
since July 19, 1953; and Mary
Johnson, a member since July
3, 1953.
Thanks go to David and
Renee LeCour for bringing the
food for the meal served after
the meeting.
Cary LeCour won the attendance prize.
Members are reminded there
is no regular business meeting
in September. Members will be
eating out instead.
– Reporter
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Harmonia’s Happenings
Lodge to honor past presidents at September meeting
SAN ANTONIO – Harmonia
Lodge No. 1's anniversary is
in July so lodge members and
guests celebrated 152 years of
Friendship, Love and Loyalty on
July 11. The meeting was held
in the Rathskeller with approximately 50 members and guests
in attendance to enjoy a barbecue meal provided by Snoga’s
Catering.
Welcomed as new members
were Daniel G. Barrera and
Jacob J. Brickner.
Members mourn the passing
of three members. J.C. Anderson
Jr. passed away on May 5 at
the age of 75. He had been a
member since 1954. Louis P.
Matjeka passed away June 5
at the age of 97. He had been
a member since 1947. Jimmie
Leroy Skinner passed away June
7 at the age of 69. He had been
a member since 1971.
Celebrating birthdays in July
were Alan Cobb and Paul
Rettman.
Attendance prize winners at
the July meeting of Harmonia
Lodge were Mike Gumpp, left,
and Steven Civiletto. They are
pictured with lodge President
Jake White.
Members of Harmonia Lodge who received their 60-year membership pins at the July meeting are pictured with lodge President Jake
White, left, and Grand Vice Presidents Harry Werland and Mary
Beam, right. They are, from left, Gerald Gueldner, Wilfred Gold,
Edward Dylla and Raymond Hengst.
Grand
Vice
and Grand Vice PresidentInvestments Harry Werland
were on hand to present 60-year
membership pins to Edward V.
Dylla, Wilfred A. Gold, Gerald
E. Gueldner and Raymond A.
Hengst. Brother Dylla became
a member on Aug. 27, 1953,
Brother Gold on June 25, 1953,
Brother Gueldner on May 28,
1953, and Brother Hengst on
March 12, 1953.
Sister Beam won split-the-pot
and donated the money to the
Bob Worrick Memorial Golf
Tournament. Mike Gumpp and
Steven Civiletto won the attendance prizes.
Past presidents will be honored at the Sept. 12 meeting. It
begins at 7 p.m. The meal will
be catered. Members are asked
to bring a dessert. Reservations
are required so call 227-7001.
Oct. 3 is the tentative date set
Columbia to hold Frisbee Golf Tourney Sept. 7
DALLAS – Summertime, summertime, summertime, summertime. Here’s hoping summer’s time is soon over and
cooler temperatures prevail.
Summertime is hot in north
Texas and what Columbia
Lodge No. 66 members need is
a nice cold refreshing fountain
drink in a cup full of cold, fresh
ice cubes. The Dallas Lodge
Hall has a new ice machine
and new fountain service at
both bars thanks to the board
of directors.
This reporter has even heard a
rumor that someday Abita Root
Beer might be served on tap in
the downstairs bar. Old Patrick
and Mrs. Butterworth would
both be happy to see that day.
With the summer comes outdoor projects and there are
plenty of projects to keep members busy. First and foremost is
the need to apply a new coat
of paint on this old beautiful building. Bids are being
accepted to have the exterior
painted so if you know a painting contractor, please pass this
information along.
There are plenty of other volunteer opportunities at the Hall
as well so contact a lodge or
board member.
The lodge’s book drive continues in an effort to help children
from Dallas with their summer
reading programs. If you have
books to donate bring them to
the Hall and drop them off.
At the August meeting members learned that Dorothy
“Dottie” Simon has been in the
hospital and is now on her way
to a full recovery. Dottie has
served on the board of directors for many years and was an
agent as well.
Jo Nicodemus is at home and
doing much better and she
sends hugs and kisses to all her
friends at the Hall.
If you know of any members who are under the weather, please notify the Cheer
Committee so they can check
in on them. Thanks also to the
Cheer Committee for sending
birthday cards to lodge members.
Jackie Nicodemus has been
busy cleaning the kitchen at the
Hall. The kitchen is being organized and a big thank you is in
order to Jackie for all her efforts
to make the kitchen nicer.
Jean Ernst is planning a special luncheon for the Church
Kids in September but a firm
date has not been set yet.
There was another memorial
service for Michael “Grumpy”
Brown held in late July in
Arlington. Michael’s daughter
Kelly Brown was the recipient of much love and assorted
help to get her along after her
father’s tragic loss.
Columbia Lodge is sponsoring a Frisbee Golf Tournament
on Sept. 7 at B.B. Owen Park.
The Lost Disc Airmen of the
Sons of Hermann have come
out of retirement to promote
this worthy benefit for KNON,
the lodge’s favorite community
radio station, and the Dallas
Lodge Hall. The tournament
starts at 4 pm at B.B. Owen Park
and for your $25 entrance fee
you will receive a commemorative disc, a personalized golf
towel and free beverages during the game. After the tournament, a dinner and concert featuring Jay Johnson, Texas Slim
and All Litt Up will be held at
the Hall. You are welcome to
come to the dinner and concert
even if you do not participate
in the golf tournament. The cost
for the dinner and the music is
$20.
If you are interested in attending or playing you can contact lodge President Bobby
Wilbanks at 972-658-8577 or
by email at hippiebobby66@
gmail.com.
Volunteers are needed to help
ensure that the tournament
runs smoothly and is a success.
More corporate and individual
sponsorships also are needed.
If this tournament is successful, the plan is to make it an
annual event.
There are many activities at
the Hall that you can be a
part of like swing dancing on
Wednesday evenings with lessons and open dancing, a jam
for the not ready for prime time
players on Thursday nights, or
yoga one Saturday a month.
Maybe the ping pong and table
tennis league will get back on
track soon.
Bowler Tracy Smith did real
well during the state tournament.
The next scheduled meeting
will be held Sept. 8 at 3 p.m.
– Reporter
for a quarterly meeting of lodge
officers.
The Oct. 10 meeting begins
at 7 p.m. and will be followed by a German meal in
the Rathskeller. A German band
will provide entertainment.
The annual holiday meal
will be served at the Nov. 14
meeting. The catered meal will
be served at 7 p.m. in the
Home Association Ballroom.
Reservations are required so
call 227-7001 or sign up in
October.
The Dec. 12 meeting begins
at 7 p.m. and will be followed
by a meal. The lodge will provide a ham. Members are asked
to bring a covered dish or dessert. A holiday games party will
follow in the Rathskeller.
Watch the Hermann Sons
News for last minute changes
and events. Call Mike Warneke
at 227-7001 for more information.
– Mike Warneke
Columbus
reports books
in good order
COLUMBUS – Columbus
Lodge No. 10 held a summer
social July 8. Agent Terrel
Maertz and wife Robin were
in attendance.
Lodge President Douglas
Lilie welcomed everyone. A
short business meeting was
held. It was reported Elsie
Kahlden and Virginia Fritsch
had checked the books and
found them in order.
Herman Brune celebrated
a birthday in June. Harold
and Martha Stirl celebrated
their 67th anniversary on
July 7.
The group enjoyed chicken
spaghetti prepared by Robin
and Terrel Maertz. Lodge
members provided garlic
bread, green salads, fruit
salad, cake, iced tea and
coffee.
Elena and John Holub led
the entertainment.
The next meeting was
scheduled for Aug. 12.
– Reporter
Edelweiss-Magnolia meets
Winners of door prizes at the June meeting of EdelweissMagnolia Lodge No. 47 were, from left, Hilbert Pechacek,
Ray Dittmar, Brice Laired, Agnes Haney and Jo Ann Buri.
Members of Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 and guests
who won door prizes at the July meeting are pictured.
Jane
Younger
and Brice
Laird celebrated
their June
birthdays
at the
EdelweissMagnolia
Lodge No.
47 meeting. Bother
Laird won
the birthday prize.
Mel Beyer celebrated
his July birthday at the
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge
No. 47 meeting.
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Houston hears camper's report
HOUSTON – There are a not
a lot of happy children around
these days with school just
around the corner or, in some
cases, already started but that
means fall is just around the corner and with it will come some
cooler weather.
If you are having problems
receiving your Hermann Sons
News, give President Gary
Falkenberg a call. On the recent
survey that was conducted, this
seemed to be the main problem.
Or, if you have moved, please
let that be known. Also, as mentioned before, lodge officers are
trying to put together a list of
email addresses. The reason for
this is to help keep members up
to date on lodge happenings. The
address will not be shared with
anyone except the secretary and
president.
Members were saddened to
hear of the passing of Charles
Bundick, Christine Lancaster and
Ethelyn Stankovich.
Emily Falkenberg gave a report
Celebrating a July birthday was
Houston Lodge member Phyllis
Martin.
on her week at Hermann Sons
Youth Camp. She said there was
not nearly enough time to do
everything. She also said with all
the snacks and good food, there
was no way anyone could go
hungry. She is looking forward to
going again next year.
Winners of door prizes in
July were Hunter Ellison, Justin
Falkenberg, Emily Falkenberg,
Lavina Patterson and Pat
Bushman.
The lodge will furnish the
food for the September meeting.
Members are asked to bring desserts.
Some of the Retirement Home
Committee members spent
Sunday night at the Home in July
before the meeting on Monday.
A light supper was served Sunday
night and then residents invited
the Home Committee members
to join them in playing various
games and dominoes or watching television, but they elected
to join those sitting outside under
the trees. When the bell rang
on Monday morning, they were
treated to a breakfast that included omelets and various other
things. Why not come and spend
the night and enjoy the peace.
Then go out and spread the word.
– J. Dueitt
Lockhart will meet again on Oct. 6
LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge
No. 64 met Sunday, Aug. 4,
in the Chisholm Trail Barbeque
Room with 25 members present.
Members observed a moment
of silence in memory of Milton
(Beaver) Pfefferkorn who passed
away June 24.
Janice Kuhen, the lodge’s
agent and Grand Lodge representative, gave an informative
talk about the installation of
officers for 2014. San Marcos
Lodge No. 26 will be the host
lodge. More information will be
shared as the time nears.
She also stressed the importance of increasing membership.
Make a Difference Day was
discussed and plans are being
made to feed those working on
a Caldwell County Habitat for
Humanity house.
Lil Pfefferkorn will serve as
chairman of this project. Many
members volunteered to make
sandwiches and cookies. The
lodge will purchase fruit and
chips and drinks.
Door prize winners were Dot
Kuntschik, Rudy Schroeder and
Janice Kuhen.
Members voted not to meet in
September because of the Labor
Day holiday. The next meeting
will be held Oct. 6.
– Reporter
Deanville will celebrate anniversary
DEANVILLE – Deanville
Lodge No. 301 members
were happy to have the
lodge’s oldest member, Hattie
Christiansen, attend the July
meeting. Thanks go to her son,
Johnny, for bringing her.
The lodge will celebrate its
100th anniversary on Sept. 15.
A meal, music and a drawing
are planned. ff
to Mildred Miman who celebrated on the Fourth of July.
A sympathy card was sent to
the family of Anton Gaas.
Members stood in a moment
of silence in memory of Ralph
Plagens.
A big thank-you goes to Greg
Gibson for making and donating a picture frame for the
2013 Grand Lodge Convention
picture. And thanks go to
Grand Vice President-Fraternal
Kim Krueger for the new lodge
signs.
President Donnie Blinka
thanked everyone for the help
and support that made the
Fourth of July fund-raiser such
a success.
A special thank you goes to
Citizen State Bank for printing the drawing tickets, to
Bluebonnet Electric for the
use of the big fans, and all the
members, friends and families
who helped make the fundraiser a success.
A donation was given to
the Deanville Volunteer Fire
Department in thanks for all
the department does for the
lodge, especially for the Fourth
of July event.
Henrietta
Cunningham
brought items for the drawing and Janet Phillips prepared
the food for the meal. Sister
Phillips will bring prizes for
the August meeting.
Lodge meetings are held the
last Sunday of the month at 2
p.m. Barbecue is ready for sale
at 11:30 a.m. every Saturday.
– Reporter
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Cuero Family presents three senior scholarships
CUERO – Cuero Family Lodge
No. 82 members gathered June
4 at the Barbecue Station and
welcomed three new members,
Cole Rains, Laura Young and
Reagan Shaffer.
Agents Laura and Wayne Tiffin
reported handing out flags to
people along the parade route
as the Wounded Warriors
came through Cuero. They also
reported on the Grand Lodge
Convention held in Corpus
Christi.
The dance recital was held
May 25. The little girls all
looked so cute in their various
costumes. If you weren’t there,
you missed a great show.
Three lodge scholarships and
the Tiffin Scholarship were
presented at the high school’s
recent awards ceremony. The
winners were Macey Franke,
Ashley
Lempa,
Bethany
Boedeker and Annie Stall.
Members voted to make a
$250 donation to the Grand
Lodge’s “Helping West Recover
– First Responders Fund.”
Get well wishes went out to
Verna Lee Gohmert.
Lena Leist and Pauline Kueker
Cuero Family Lodge recognized anniversary celebrants Ruth and
Elroy Peters at the August meeting. They have been married 47
years.
brought desserts for the meal.
Celebrating June birthdays
were Agnes Wanjura, Janet
Tietz, June Guenther, Emily
Hotz, Ben Carpenter, Harold
Tiffin, Lena Leist, Karlyne Tiffin,
Pauline Kueker and Julius
Scheibe.
The door prize winners were
June Guenther, Wayne Tiffin,
Harold Tiffin, John Bludau and
Chester Lucas.
The next meeting was held
July 2 at Ruby’s Diner. New
members, Mason Hill, Audrey
Meyer, Abigail Schley and
Nathan Rath, were welcomed.
The Tiffins reported they
for the donation it made in
appreciation of the lodge paying the rent for dance classes.
This year in observance of
Make a Difference Day, the
lodge made a donation toward
the purchase of a new Christmas
scene for the Christmas in the
Park display.
Furnishing desserts were Ann
Carpenter, Willa Dean Wolter
and Ruth Peters.
Members celebrating birthdays in August were Wilburn
Arndt, Wayne Tiffin, Ann
Carpenter, Gertrude Boehm,
Ruth Peters, Anthony Hotz,
Willa Dean Wolter and
Lawrence Hotz.
Door prize winners were
Karlyne Tiffin, Iris Hotz, Ben
Carpenter, June Guenther and
Ann Carpenter. Assisting June
Guenther with the drawing was
her nephew, John Bludau. This
will be his last opportunity to
attend a meeting, as school will
be starting soon.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 3 at the Barbecue
Station. Hope everyone has a
safe and enjoyable Labor Day.
– June Guenther
Macdona Lodge will host
hamburger social Sept. 12
Round Top
presents pin
ROUND TOP – Round Top
Lodge No. 151 met July 25.
Sedalia Ullrich received her
TOP Recommender pin for
2012.
The Cheer Committee reported sending cards to Vadie
Oeser, Grace Hinze, Ira Mae
Hinze, Nola Goehring, Aliene
Finke, Shirley Wagner, Herman
Weigelt, Arnold Peters, Nellie
Wolff and Violet Markwardt.
Floyd Braun celebrates his
birthday in July and Mary and
Eddie Rauch celebrated their
42nd anniversary on July 31.
Special door prizes went to Jo
Nell Glaesmann, Mary Rauch,
Nellie Wolff, Edith Pfeiffer,
Linda Mattocks and Jeanette
Schoenst.
Attendance prizes went to
Leonard Meinkowsky, Burney
Wolff, Florine Schulze, Jocie
Braun and Loretta Chilek.
The next meeting was scheduled for Aug. 22.
– Jeanette Schoenst
attended the Kid’s Fest in downtown Cuero. They had an applestacking contest and handed
out prizes and Hermann Sons
information and said they had
a great time.
June Guenther read a poem
in honor of the Fourth of July. It
was titled “I am the American
Flag.”
Ruth and Elroy Peters brought
a cake for everyone to enjoy
in honor of their 47th wedding
anniversary.
Members celebrating birthdays in July were Laura Tiffin,
Amy Tietz, Tina Hotz, Betty
Bade and Jerry Tietz.
The door prize winners were
Marvin Bade, June Guenther,
John Bludau, Anthony Hotz and
Jerry Wanjura.
The lodge met again Tuesday,
Aug. 6, at the Barbecue Station
and welcomed seven new members. They are Mason Gisler,
Logan Gisler, Emerson Binz,
Kaleb Krause, Bailey Blank,
Kara Geigle and Makenzie
Varela.
Dance classes begin Sept. 9
at the Masonic Lodge Hall. The
lodge thanks the Parents’ Club
MACDONA – Macdona Lodge
No. 198 will host a hamburger
social for members on Thursday,
Sept. 12, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
in the hall of Our Lady Queen
of Heaven Church.
Following dinner, a regular
meeting will be held.
All members are asked to
bring a covered dish. The lodge
will provide the hamburgers,
buns and fixings.
– Reporter
La Grange makes donation
President Linda Mattocks, left, presents a TOP Recommender Pin
to Sedalia Ullrich at the July meeting of Round Top Lodge.
Floyd Braun,
left, celebrated his
July birthday at the
Round Top
Lodge meeting. Mary
and Eddie
Rauch were
celebrating
their wedding
anniversary.
LA GRANGE – La Grange
Lodge No. 8 met at Riverside
Café on July 11 beginning with
a prayer and buffet meal.
A note of thanks was read
from Relay For Life Chairman
Ken Taylor for the lodge’s $250
donation.
Members agreed to send a
$175 donation to the Hermann
Sons Youth Camp Scholarship
Fund instead of sponsoring a
team in the Aug. 10 Bowl-aThon.
Agent Charlene Meinen gave
her report.
– Roselyn Vasut
San Marcos meets Sept. 9
SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge No. 26 will meet Monday,
Sept. 9, at 6:30 p.m. This is the Monday after Labor Day.
– Reporter
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Schulenburg elects Ellebracht to fill officer position
SCHULENBURG
–
Schulenburg Lodge No. 14
met July 10 with members and
guests enjoying the meal of hot
dogs and chili.
President
Bill
Michalke
thanked Nathan and Kathy
Loth who had kitchen duty and
thanked the ladies who brought
cookies, Lois Demel, Junette
Rodecap and Virginia Kainer.
One guest, Jenna Ellsworth,
Bill and Delores Michalke’s
granddaughter, was present.
Celebrating birthdays were
Arline Ulrich, Nathan Loth, Bill
Bohlmann, Virginia Kainer and
Dorothy Ellebracht.
Celebrating an anniversary
were Bill and Delores Michalke
and Leo and Virginia Kainer.
Get well cards had been sent
Schulenburg Lodge members celebrating July wedding anniversaries include, from left, Virginia and Leo
Kainer and Bill and Delores Michalke.
to Franklin Guettermann and
Hugo Schilhab.
Welcomed as a new member
was Daisy E. Dodson.
Agent Mary K. Seifert reported
she would be attending a training class in the near future.
Clinton Ellebracht was elected
to fill the position of vice president through the end of the year.
President Michalke installed
Vice President Ellebracht.
Two baskets of homemade
goodies prepared by members
were donated to the silent auction that was part of the Boys
and Girls Club benefit dance on
June 29. The baskets and extra
jar of cookies brought a total
of $775 for the club. President
Michalke read the thank you
letter received from the club.
President Bill Michalke installs Clinton Ellebracht,
left, as the new vice president of Schulenburg Lodge.
Brother Ellebracht replaced the late Ben Sustr.
Members decided not to enter
the Hermann Sons float in the
Schulenburg Festival Parade this
year.
Schulenburg Lodge meets the
second Wednesday of each
month at the Community Center
beginning at 6:30 p.m. with
refreshments. Dinner and the
meeting follow at 7 p.m.
– Junette Rodecap
Celebrating July birthdays at the Schulenburg Lodge
meeting were, from left, Virginia Kainer, Dorothy
Ellebracht, Arline Ulrich, Nathan Loth and Bill Bohlmann.
Stern plans next meeting for Oct. 6
SEGUIN – Stern Lodge No.
143 met June 2 at the American
Legion Hall. A sausage dinner
was served.
Grand
Vice
and husband Mike were welcomed.
Sister Beam presented 60-year
membership pins to Leroy
Dietert, a member since Sept.
6, 1953; Gloria Reininger, a
member since Oct. 7, 1953;
and Bernice Tschoepe, a member since Nov. 1, 1953.
Donald Morawietz gave
a report on the Grand Lodge
Convention in Corpus.
Attendance
prize
winners were Ann Patek, Donald
Morawietz
and
Barbara
Morawietz.
The lodge met again on
Sunday, Aug. 4, at the American
Legion Hall.
Members enjoyed a fried
chicken dinner.
Members agreed to donate
$150 to “Hugs from Home”
and $150 to the local “Stuff the
Bus” program.
A cheer card was sent to Sue
Vordenbaum.
There will be no meeting in
September due to Labor Day.
on Oct. 6, Nov. 3 and Dec. 8.
Christmas is coming soon
– B. Wesch
Old Glory gets new air conditioners
OLD GLORY – Following a
two-month vacation, members
of Old Glory Lodge No. 228
gathered at the lodge hall on
Sunday, Aug. 4.
Members observed a moment
of silence in memory of Lewis
Corzine of Stamford. Brother
Corzine was an active member
of the lodge and did a lot of volunteer work around the lodge
hall and at the annual Sausage
Supper.
Sharon Cabe from Greenwood,
Ark., has received her 50-year
membership pin. She has been
a member since July 9, 1963.
Marvin Vahlenkamp, Keith
Corzine, Terry Letz and
President Doug Vahlenkamp
put in several working hours
getting and installing some new
air conditioners for the hall.
Thanks were extended to them
along with Jack Jones who volunteered the use of his tractor
and lift.
Mikenlee Manske of Stamford
was welcomed as a new member.
Reported on the sick list
were Debbie Vahlenkamp and
Brenda Vahlenkamp who are
both recovering from foot surgery and Beunice Vahlenkamp
who has been under the weath-
er.
Keith Corzine won the door
prize.
Members
celebrating birthdays in August
are
Marvin Vahlenkamp,
Debbie Vahlenkamp, Gladys
Vahlenkamp
and
Corene
Lowack who just celebrated her
90th.
Following the meeting the
group enjoyed games and a
meal of sandwiches, chips and
dip and desserts. Sandwiches
and desserts will be on the
menu for the September meal
also.
– Reporter
Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam, left, and
Stern Lodge President Reno Reiley presented 60-year membership pins at the June meeting. Recipients were Gloria Reininger,
Bernice Tschoepe and Leroy Dietert.
Hondo Victory Lodge plans
annual September picnic
HONDO – Hondo Victory
Lodge No. 161 members met
July 9 at the lodge hall and
welcomed new member Emily
Nolasco.
Cheer Chairman Grace
Schmidt had sent sympathy
cards to Helen Witte following
the death of her husband, Loyd
Witte; to Dorothy Schuehle
following the death of her husband, Claude C. Schuehle;
and to Betty Newman following the death of her daughter,
Anita Elma Pleasant.
Get-well cards were sent to
Pat Moehring and Mary Lee
Meinen.
Money from the “Hugs from
Home” jars was collected and
sent to the home office.
Everyone in attendance won
a door prize and Pat Saunier
won the special prize.
The September picnic was
discussed. Each woman will
be asked to bring a dessert.
Other duties will be finalized
in August.
Verlie Nietenhoefer served
cake and ice cream.
The meeting adjourned by
reciting the “Lord’s Prayer.”
– Verlie Nietenhoefer
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Cameron Lodge holds fish fry during June meeting
David and Susan Ehler of
Cameron Lodge No. 140 recently
celebrated an anniversary. They
were recognized at the June
fish fry. Nanette Wells, Elizabeth
Banzhaf, Isyjean Korenek, Susan
Ehler and Shirlynn Buck provided side dishes and desserts.
Celebrating summer birthdays from Cameron Lodge No. 140
were, from left, Shirlynn Buck, Isyjean Korenek, Maxine Stoebner,
Judy York, Theresa Duffy and Chad Ehler. At the June meeting,
members voted to donate $150 to the “Helping West Recover
– First Responders Fund.” They also agreed to sponsor Nanette
Wells in the Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament held
recently.
Cameron Lodge No. 140 cooks for the June fish fry were, from
left, Chad Ehler, David Ehler and Jason Ehler. During the June
meeting, Douglas and Shirlynn Buck reported on the 46th Grand
Lodge Convention held in May in Corpus Christi. The Bucks will
serve as hosts at the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 17,
at Bea’s Kitchen.
Plum Lodge
meets Sept. 9
La Vernia Lodge holds
annual picnic at ranch
Enjoying the cool shade during the La Vernia Lodge No. 180
annual picnic at the Tanneberger Ranch are, from left, Candy
Stork, Bobbie Mills, Lillian Kosub, Dianell Recker, Jo Ann Herry
and Elaine Schnitz.
More than 40 members of La Vernia Lodge No. 180 enjoyed the
annual picnic at the Tanneberger Ranch on Cibolo Creek Saturday,
May 18. Everyone enjoyed the barbecued brisket and sausage,
Dutch oven potatoes, beans and lots of other goodies. The Cibolo
Creek Valley is always a sight to see. Pictured visiting and enjoying
some snacks are, from left, Kenneth Mills and Aubrey Herry.
Barbecue brisket and sausage were on the menu for the La Vernia
Lodge No. 180 annual picnic held in May at the Tanneberger Ranch.
Pictured are, from left, Brent Recker, Emmett Stork, Charles Stork,
Dustin Krueger and “chief cook” Marlin Tanneberger.
Delegates from La Vernia Lodge No. 180 attended the Grand
Lodge Convention in Corpus Christi in May. Pictured are, from
left, Treasurer Norma Pitts, Agent Sharon Tanneberger, Agent
Marlin Tanneberger and Elaine Schnitz, Finance Committee member.
PLUM – Plum Lodge No. 238
met July 8. Before the meal and
meeting everyone enjoyed visiting and celebrating Leo Janda’s
89th birthday, which was actually in June. A sandwich buffet
was served. Thanks go to Linda
Poncik for donating the Blue Bell
ice cream for dessert.
Robin Steffek, the daughter of Wallace and Verlene
Hobratschk, was a guest at the
meeting.
Luke Bertsch was welcomed as
a new member. His parents are
Loren and Amy Bertsch.
Genelda Stahmer reported
sending a get-well card to Pam
Harbers.
Wilbert Gross won the lodge’s
door prize. Nathaniel R. Glaiser
would have won the progressive
prize but he was not present.
The next meeting will be held
Sept. 9. Members are asked to
bring sandwiches, chips, dips
and/or desserts for the meal.
Donations of homemade or
purchased items are needed for
the silent auction that will be
held prior to the meal and meeting. Please take care in choosing items that would be useful, needed or enjoyed by any
of the lodge’s active members.
These items, unless baked or
perishable items, may be delivered to committee members
Gloria Raschke, Linda Poncik or
Verlene Hobratschk before Sept.
9. Hope to see lots of members
at this meeting.
– Verlene R. Hobratschk
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Seguin to hold memorial service at next meeting
SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge No.
37 held its annual Summerfest
event on Sunday, Aug. 11, at the
lodge hall. Many members and
guests came for an afternoon of
food, fellowship and fun!
Upon entering the hall they
were able to view a display of
dance costumes, pictures and
programs from the past. This year
marked the 50th anniversary
of the lodge’s sponsorship of a
school of dance. Katie Kolbe,
daughter of Cheryl and Grand
Vice
President-Marketing
Tim Kolbe decorated the hall.
Katie did an awesome job and
compliments and comments
could be heard all afternoon.
Bea Neumann from the local
American
Legion Auxiliary
presented the lodge along with
Kolbe Flower Shop certificates
for sponsoring Bluebonnet Girls’
State this summer. Girls’ State
is an annual weeklong event
attended by girls who have
completed their junior year in
high school. During the week
they learn more about Texas
government and its operations.
Seguin Lodge sponsored Katie
Kolbe this year.
Vice President Roy Merz was
in charge of the barbecue pit.
His crew included Trustee Brian
Beutnagel, members (and Roy’s
son-in-law) Robert Bentley and
Howard Huebner along with his
son Jeremy. They cooked chicken
and sausage that was served at
noon along with the side dishes
and desserts brought by those
attending.
After lunch several games
were played throughout the
day. President Vernelle Jones
created a spin the wheel game
The barbecue pitmasters for the Seguin Lodge Summerfest were,
back, from left, Brian Beutnagel, Roy Merz, Robert Bentley, front,
from left, Jeremy Huebner and Howard Huebner.
and provided games for children
and adults alike. All you had to
do was pick a number or letter
and hope that once the wheel
stopped you were the lucky
winner.
Financial Secretary Annette
Roecker asked members to bring
cakes for an old-fashioned cake
walk. One family had twin girls
and both won cakes! Mom said
she was taking one of those to
Grandma’s house!
The day ended with a round of
games called by Secretary Robin
Larson’s daughters, Andie and
Lexie.
Monetary gifts were given to
several of those in attendance
during the afternoon.
Member Tammy Beutnagel
headed up a silent auction table
and several members brought
goodies for attendees to bid on
and take home!
There was also a table set up
with paper, rubber stamps, ink
and stickers so anyone could
get creative and make cards for
friends and family.
The split-the-pot winner at
the end of the day was Wendi
Huebner!
Seguin Lodge meets the third
Wednesday of every month
except August and December
when special events are held.
All members of Seguin Lodge are
welcome to attend. The lodge
always provides the meat for
dinner and members are asked to
bring a side dish. The social time
starts at 6:30 p.m. and dinner is
served at 7 p.m. The next meeting
is scheduled for Sept. 18 when
the annual memorial service will
be held. Hope to see you there.
– Robin Larson
Attendance prize winners at the Seguin Lodge Summerfest were,
from left, Brandy Klabunde, Noah Edie and Stacy Hartmann.
Celebrating August birthdays at the Seguin Lodge Summerfest
were, from left, Ann Huebner, Cory Hawkins, Stacy Hartmann and
Velma Buie.
Dunlay Lodge holds July meeting Bernardo Lodge meets
DUNLAY – Dunlay Lodge No.
285 met July 16 with members
providing the covered dish
meal.
Celebrating July birthdays
were Jerry Meyer and Velma
Saathoff. Celebrating in August
is Katherine Baxter.
Morris and Kathryn Baxter
celebrated
their
wedding
anniversary on July 27.
Howard Saathoff has been in
the hospital.
The lodge received a thank
you card from St. Louis Catholic
School in Castroville for the
donation made in memory of
Wilfreen Saathoff.
Work on upgrading the breaker
box was to start the next week,
according to Bobby Tschirhart.
Riley Meyer, grandson of
Stanley and Dolly Meyer, won
split-the-pot.
– Dolly Meyer
Riley Meyer, grandson of
Stanley and Dolly Meyer, won
the split-the-pot cash at the
July meeting of Dunlay Lodge.
MENTZ – Bernardo Lodge
No. 243 met July 17 at St.
Roch’s Church.
Beatrice
Hill
reported
sending a get well card to
Howard Plengemeyer.
Finance
Committee
members, Melvin Neuendorff,
Billy Hagen and Emily Frank,
were scheduled to meet July
23 at the home of Arlene
and Joe Trojacek to audit the
lodge’s books.
After
some
discussion,
members voted to pay St.
Roch’s Church a total of $145
for the use of its facilities for
the June barbecue.
President Terrel
Maertz
mentioned the lodge will
most likely have to find a new
place to meet if rent at the
church is going to go up.
A committee at the church
is going to inform lodge
officers what the cost will be
in a month or so. President
Maertz and wife Robin will
start looking for other places
to meet.
Bernardo Lodge meets the
third Wednesday of the month
at 7 p.m.
– Reporter
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Womack Lodge pioneers receive membership pins
CLIFTON – Womack Lodge
No. 135 met Aug. 4 at the lodge
hall. It was a pleasure to have
Grand Vice President-Secretary/
Treasurer Mary Beam and husband Mike in attendance.
Sister Beam presented 60-year
membership pins to Freddie
Boecker, a member since April
9, 1953; David Miller, a member since Oct. 8, 1953; and
Calvin Rueter, a member since
Sept. 14, 1953. Sixty-year members unable to attend the meeting were Loyd Fossett, a member since Dec. 14, 1953; James
Prescher, a member since Oct.
8, 1953; and Milton Zander, a
member since April 5, 1953.
The July 6 Matching Funds
Fish Fry to benefit the Clifton
Volunteer Fire Department was
a huge success. Many thanks
go to the Crawsons and the
Dreyers for co-chairing the
event. The help and cooperation
from members of the CVFD and
Womack Lodge was superb.
Including the Grand Lodge
Matching Funds, the CVFD will
receive about $5,000 from the
event.
On June 14, an impressive
Flag Day ceremony was held
at the Clifton Lutheran Sunset
Home in a joint effort between
Womack Lodge and the Veteran
of Foreign Wars Post 8553.
Calvin Rueter, serving as master
of ceremonies, introduced VFW
Post Commander David Conrad
and Womack Lodge President
Joe Crawson who welcomed the
group. Several readings about
the flag and Flag Day were
given and patriotic songs were
sung throughout the program
accompanied by Therissa Young
from Sunset Home on the piano.
To close the ceremony, the flag
was folded and the meaning of
each fold was given.
Fred Dahmann was the lucky
recipient of the attendance prize
and Herman Symank won the
50/50 drawing. Nadine Conrad
won the Hermann Sons dominoes.
to Eleanora Zuehlke who was
Three members of Womack Lodge received their 60-year pins at
the August meeting. They are pictured with Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam. Pin recipients are, from left,
Calvin Rueter, David Miller and Freddie Boecker.
celebrating her 89th birthday.
Her son, Dennis, presented her
with a special birthday cake to
be shared at the meeting.
Joe and Mary Sue Crawson
hosted the evening meeting.
After the business meeting, a
bountiful covered-dish meal
was served followed by domino
games and visiting.
The Sept. 1 meeting begins
at 2 p.m. Sandwiches and/or
Eleanora Zuehlke celebrated her 89th birthday at the
Womack Lodge meeting. She is
pictured with her son, Dennis,
who provided the birthday
cake.
finger foods may be brought for
refreshments.
– Nadine Rueter
DaCosta Lodge holds annual membership social
DaCOSTA – DaCosta Lodge
No. 265 held its annual membership social Sunday, Aug. 18,
at the lodge hall. Everyone
enjoyed a catered meal. A
short program was held and
door prizes were awarded.
Members were honored to
have Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Tim Kolbe in attendance from the Grand Lodge.
He spoke briefly and helped
present the 60- and 50-year
membership pins.
Thanks go to those who
donated items for the silent
auction and those who purchased the items. All proceeds
benefit the Scholarship Fund.
The 2013 scholarship recipients, Logan Sauer, Daniell
Chavez and Madalynn Kainer,
were recognized.
Appointed
to
the
Humanitarian
Awa r d
Committee for 2013 were
Laverne Hajek, Geraldine
Venglar and Mary Ruth Kainer.
Those celebrating birthdays
in August were Sayra Martinka
and Marjorie Matula.
Upcoming dates to remember
include the Youth Christmas
Party on Dec. 14 and the Adult
Christmas Party on Dec. 15.
More details will be provided
Kirby has six new members
KIRBY – Kirby Lodge No. 305
met Aug. 5 with members welcoming six new members. They
are juniors Dylan Grady Pape,
Hunter Avery Pape, Mikhaul
Lane Pape, Kinley Ann Alvarado
and Annabeth J. Kraft and adult
Thomas A. Negrete.
Members also agreed to
sponsor a hole during the
Bob Worrick Memorial Golf
Tournament coming up in
September. The event is sponsored by Harmonia Lodge No.
1 to benefit Camp Discovery, a
summer camp for children with
cancer.
The Scholarship Committee
asked members to start gathering donations for a prize drawing to be held this fall. The
deadline to donate something to
the drawing is mid-September.
The drawing will be held during
the December Christmas party.
The lodge had received notes
from the families of Richard
Vogt, Nelson Wright and Eddie
and Bessie Kubenka thanking
the lodge for donations made to
the Retirement Home Fund in
their names.
James McQuatters, Leroy
Muehlstein and Katherine
Rossow.
Celebrating an anniversary
were Bubba and Wanda Uecker,
34 years.
Split-the-pot winners were
Kathie Ninneman, Lillian
Brietzke, Juanita Luensmann
and Arthur Luensmann.
Samantha Schulmeier and
Babe Granger took home door
prizes.
The lodge’s next meeting will
be held Monday, Sept. 2. A
potluck meal will be served at
7 p.m. and the meeting follows.
– Kathie Ninneman
later.
Congratulations go out to
Traci and Vince Kreifels on the
birth of a daughter and to
Zachery and Nancy Kruppa on
the birth of a son.
Get-well wishes go out to
Hazel Waida, Melvin Christian
and Mary Ann Hoerig.
Sincere and heartfelt sympathy goes out to Doris Kleiber
on the loss of a sister, to
Margaret Maresh on the loss
of a daughter, and to Kelly and
Christine Lee on the loss of
Kelly’s mother.
The next regular meeting date
is Tuesday, Oct. 8. A meal will
be served at 6 p.m. followed by
the meeting. The lodge will furnish the main dish and everyone is asked to bring a covered
dish. Hope to see you there.
– Mary Ruth Kainer
Maxwell will hold joint
meeting with Niederwald
MAXWELL – Maxwell
Lodge No. 75 members gathered Sunday, Aug. 4, at the
Maxwell Social Club.
Plans were discussed for the
October meeting. It will be
held jointly with Niederwald
Lodge No. 110 and a presentation of 60-year membership pins and a 75-year pin
is planned. A representative
from the Grand Lodge will
be invited to present pins.
The meal will be catered.
The election of officers will
be held during the November
meeting.
The Luling School of
Dance students will perform
at the December meeting.
All attending will be asked
to donate non-perishable
food for the Caldwell County
Food Bank.
A meal of chicken salad
sandwiches, chips, homemade peach cobbler and ice
cream was served.
Catherine Blackard and
Emma Jean Schulle were
door-prize winners.
– C. Blackard
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Spring Branch welcomes 14 new members in July
SPRING BRANCH – Spring
Branch Lodge No. 127 met July
21 at the Knibbe Ranch.
A thank you note from the
Grand Lodge was received for
the donation made in memory
of Yvonne Henk.
Fourteen new members were
welcomed.
Grand President Buddy Preuss
and his wife, Elizabeth, were
in attendance. Brother Preuss
talked about his recent trip
to West to present the money
donated by local lodges, including Spring Branch Lodge. He
thanked the lodge for its donation and urged it and all other
lodges to get involved in special
events and projects.
He announced that lodge
member Karen Woody has been
Celebrating birthdays at the July meeting of Spring
Branch Lodge were, from left, Fred Coopwood, Gloria
Gass, Alverne Halloran and Elvira Weidner. Lodge
President Sandra Duncan is pictured in back.
appointed to the Grand Lodge’s
Fraternal Activities Committee.
Carmen Rittimann reported
sending sympathy cards to the
family of Jackie Tyson and the
family of Willard Dierks.
Receiving their 60-year pins
were Marian Vanausdall, a
member since March 16, 1953;
Herman Hitzfelder, a member since Aug. 20, 1953; Britt
Schultze, a member since Dec.
5, 1953; Beverlyn Hoffmann,
a member since Oct. 1, 1953;
Elvira Weidner, a member since
Oct. 23, 1953; and David Jonas
(deceased), a member since July
28, 1953.
Gloria Gass, Fred Coopwood,
Alverne Halloran and Elvira
Weidner.
Spring Branch Lodge President Sandra Duncan, left,
visits with Grand President Buddy Preuss and wife
Elizabeth during the July meeting.
Chuck and Sharon Knibbe
provided the meal.
Members remained after the
meeting for a few games of
“Card Bingo.”
Hope to see lots of members at the next meeting to be
held Sept. 15 at the Bulverde
Community Center beginning at
2:30 p.m.
– Jane Wanke
Hosts for the July meeting of Spring Branch Lodge
were Chuck and Sharon Knibbe.
New Braunfels will meet on Sept. 1 Kerrville to elect new
officers in October
NEW BRAUNFELS – New
Braunfels Lodge No. 21 welcomed 14 new junior members
at the Aug. 4 meeting.
Agent Shirley Huebinger
reported registration for dance
classes was scheduled for Aug.
24.
Jerome Vetter made a frame
for the Grand Lodge Convention
picture that is now displayed on
the wall in the lodge hall.
to the July and August celebrants, Virginia Vetter, Dorothy
Moose, Ethan Colbert, Michael
Huebinger, Violet Tanneberger,
Dorothy Eickmann, Delbert
Tanneberger and Jolene Meuret.
Belated Happy Anniversary
wishes went out to James and
Leola Stolte who recently celebrated their 60th.
Attendance-prize
winners
were Dennis Schwab, Violet
Tanneberger, Jolene Meuret,
Karen Harborth, Dorothy
Eickmann, Shirley Huebinger,
Virginia
Vetter,
Michael
Huebinger, Dorella Colbert,
Lenora Mueller, Leola Stolte
and James Stolte.
Members enjoyed the catered
meal of pizza, salad and dessert hosted by James and Leola
Stolte.
The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 1 at 3 p.m. at
the lodge hall. Members are
asked to bring a covered dish to
go with hamburgers including
potato salad, pasta salad, cole
slaw or any other salad.
– Virginia Vetter
KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge
No. 12 met Aug. 7 at the Ingram
City Park Pavilion.
The event started with a fish
fry with members bringing their
favorite side dish or dessert and
family. Boyce Grona prepared
the catfish for the members and
their guests. Everyone agreed
that the fish fry was a great idea
and that he did an outstanding
job.
Those who did not attend
missed a wonderful meal, a
great location and, best of all, a
great social event.
During the short business
meeting that followed the meal,
members welcomed two new
members.
Oct. 2 in the Wells Fargo Bank
Community Room, 301 Junction
Highway, Kerrville. Officers will
be elected so it is important that
all Kerrville Lodge members
consider attending.
Rumor has it that Cajun
gumbo is on the menu.
– Reporter
Coupland Lodge to host
mayor at Sept. 3 meeting
James and Leola Stolte recently
celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary. They are members
of New Braunfels Lodge.
Members of New Braunfels Lodge celebrating summer birthdays
were recognized at the August meeting. They are Jolene Meuret,
Delbert Tanneberger, Violet Tanneberger, Michael Huebinger,
Dorothy Moose, Virginia Vetter, Dorothy Eickmann and Ethan
Colbert.
COUPLAND – Coupland
Lodge No. 113 will meet
Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 2 p.m.
at the Coupland Fire Station.
Coupland Mayor Jack Piper
will be the guest speaker.
Members also will play
dominoes.
All members are welcome to
attend and are asked to bring
snacks.
– Reporter
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Brenham Lodge makes donations to pantry, hospice
Jack and Betty Schramm of
Brenham Lodge No. 6 celebrated 42 years of marriage
in July. At the July meeting,
Special Representative Gary
Falkenberg reminded members
the Hermann Sons float is available for parades by contacting
the Marketing Department.
Celebrating July birthdays from Brenham Lodge No. 6 were, from
left, Gilbert Spinn, Evelyn Haack, Ora Nell Kuretsch and Melvin
Meinecke. At the July meeting, a meal of brisket and the trimmings was served. Dale Guerrero, Richard and Pearlie Hanath,
Elwood Jaster, Marvin and Joyce Marburger and Robert and
Jeanette Preuss prepared the meal.
In observance of Join Hands Day, Brenham Lodge No. 6 members
made a donation of non-perishable food items to Bread Partners.
Pictured are, from left, Jeanette Preuss and Mr. and Mrs. T.K.
Condron. At the July meeting, members also agreed to donate
$250 to the local hospice organization. Isaac Leer sent a card
thanking the lodge for sponsoring him to Boys' State.
Giddings Lodge observes Flag Day with presentation
GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge
No. 54 observed Flag Day at
its July meeting. Giddings Scout
Master Shannon Hunt and his
sons, Coy and Eli, conducted the
presentation of the U.S. and Texas
flags. Coy and Eli carried in
the flags as everyone stood. They
then lead everyone in reciting the
Pledge of Allegiance.
Coy and Eli then demonstrated
the proper folding and carrying of
the flag. Shannon described the
proper way to salute the flag, a
brief history of the flag, flag trivia
and other information including
the ceremony for proper disposal
of flags that are no longer serviceable.
Welcomed by way of transfer
were Phillip Alexander, Virgil
Alexander and William Budnik.
Grand Vice President-Marketing
Tim Kolbe and his wife, Cheryl,
were introduced. Brother Kolbe
shared a little about himself and
his family. He noted that the lodge
has 740 adult and 149 junior
members in good standing.
He presented Michael Booher
with his TOP Recommender pin
from 2012. The Booher family was recognized as a 100%
Hermann Sons Family.
Brother Kolbe would have
presented 60-year membership
pins to Waldine Ebner, a member since Sept. 13, 1953; E.M.
Domaschk Jr., a member since
Sept. 24, 1953; and Carol Green,
a member since Dec. 3, 1953,
but none of those members were
present.
A thank you card was received
from St. Margaret’s Relay For Life
Team for the $100 donation.
Willie Mae Meyer reported sending a card to Albert
Schautschick and will be sending
a sympathy card to the family of
Evelyn Steglich.
Jean Herzik celebrated her
birthday in June and James and
Linda Tate celebrated their anniversary in June.
Cash door prize winners were
Linda Tate, Bernice Bittner and
Laverne Urban. A pillow made
by Brenda Potter from a couple of
Hermann Sons scarves was won
Michael Booher and son Wyatt were recognized
at the Giddings Lodge meeting in July. Grand
Vice President-Marketing Tim Kolbe presented
Michael with his TOP Recommender Pin for
2012 and the family was recognized for being a
100% Hermann Sons Family.
Boy Scout Coy Hunt and Cub Scout Eli Hunt present the flags of the United States and Texas prior
to the start of the July Giddings Lodge meeting.
They are the sons of Scout Master Shannon Hunt
and Giddings Lodge member Christine Hunt.
by Jean Herzik.
Hot dogs and homemade ice
cream were served.
– Reporter
Converse members celebrate special occasions
CONVERSE – Converse Lodge
No. 157 members have celebrated two important occasions
in recent weeks.
Congratulations to Karen
Sullivan and Travis Viator who
were united in marriage on
June 23 at the Annunciation
Church in St. Hedwig. The
bride is the daughter of Brian
and Maxine Sullivan and the
groom is the son of Skip Viator
and Jana Viator. The reception
that included dinner and dancing was held at the La Vernia
Chamber of Commerce Hall in
La Vernia. After a honeymoon
cruise Karen and Travis are mak-
ing their home in St. Hedwig.
Christopher and Danielle
Grinnan are the proud parents
of a baby girl, Ella Grace, born
July 18. Donna and Cullen
Grinnan are the happy grandparents and Dorothy Boeck is
the great-grandmother.
– Reporter
Winners of door prizes at the Giddings Lodge meeting in July
were, from left, Linda Tate, Jean Herzik, Bernice Bittner and
Laverne Urban.
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McGregor presents scholarships, next meeting Sept. 4
McGREGOR – McGregor
Lodge No. 132 members and
guests enjoyed ice cream and
all the extras at the August
meeting. It tasted great and hit
the spot on a very hot day.
Thank you notes were read
from scholarship recipients
Baylee Lange and Tori Britten.
The lodge had previously
received notes from Lauren
Sandersen and Jakob Wolf.
Baylee Lange graduated from
Robinson High School and
will be attending Alvin Junior
College in League City. She is
the granddaughter of Henry
and Vivian Lange.
Tori Britten is a graduate of
McGregor High School. She
is the granddaughter of Al and
Hermine Wolf.
Lauren Sandersen graduated
from Clements High School
and will be attending Baylor
University where she will
major in finance.
She hopes to attend law
school after that. She is the
granddaughter
of
Leona
Baylee Lange
Tori Britten
Lauren Sandersen
Jakob Wolf
Hendrickson.
Jakob Wolf is a graduate of
Stephenville High School and
will be attending McLennan
Community College in Waco
and then transfer to Texas
A&M-Corpus Christi where
he will study inland fisheries
and ichthyology. Jakob is the
grandson of Al and Hermine
Wolf.
Leona Hendrickson read a
note from the Grand Lodge
thanking the lodge for its
monthly contribution to “Hugs
from Home.”
Congratulations
go
to
Matthew and Shasta Sneed on
the arrival of their baby girl,
Elizabeth. Happy grandparents
are John and Teresa Sneed and
great-grandmother is Leona
Hendrickson.
Hermine Wolf reported mail-
ing get-well cards to Peggy
Thane and Charlie Johnson.
Jerry Thane was scheduled for
eye surgery.
Sympathy is extended to
the family of Wesley Grube,
a member of Waco-Robinson
Lodge No. 4.
Happy Anniversary wishes
go to Harry and Vivian Lange
on 64 years of marriage.
Celebrating
birthdays
at the meeting were Leona
Hendrickson, Henry Lange
and Harry Witt.
Door prize winners were
Janet Schmalriede and Charles
McAnelly.
Hamburgers will be on the
menu for the Sept. 4 meeting. It begins at 6 p.m. at the
Sneed Building. Make plans to
attend.
– Doris Mooney
Rutersville barbecue will raise funds for fire department
RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville
Lodge No. 152 met Wednesday,
Aug. 7, with members enjoying pizza and homemade
ice cream before the meeting. Jo Ann Mueller, Sherry
Noak and Weldon and Lee
Ann Hartmann made the ice
cream.
Jo Ann Mueller reported
sending sympathy cards to
Leroy and Carolyn Bennetsen
following the loss of his sister.
A card will be sent to Mr.
Briscoe following the loss of
his wife. Mr. Briscoe has the
“This Is It Band” that always
plays for the lodge’s September
barbecue.
A get-well card was sent to
Marilyn Gest and cards will
be sent to Roy Brendle and
Aurleen Kaspar who are hospitalized.
Agent Linda Mattocks and
husband Jim were in attendance.
She reminded everyone that
the lodge needs four more new
members to meet its goal for
the year.
Sheron and Chip Citzler were
also visiting.
Correspondence
was
received from AMEN thank-
ing the lodge for the nonperishable food items donated
in May in observance of Join
Hands Day.
Welcomed as a new member
was Aimee Zbranek.
Amy Sivek Bertsch has transferred to Plum Lodge No. 238.
Gavin Noak reported that he
had a great time at Hermann
Sons Youth Camp and is ready
to go again next year. He
received second place in riflery and enjoyed swimming.
Plans were made for the
annual Chicken and Sausage
Barbecue to be held Saturday,
Sept. 28.
Proceeds from the cake walk
will go to the La Grange Fire
Department along with matching funds from the Grand
Lodge.
There also will be a live
auction and live music by
the “This Is It Band.” Serving
begins at 5 p.m. Plates will be
$4 for children and $8.50 for
adults. To go plates are $8.50.
Wednesday, Sept. 4. Members
are asked to bring a main dish
and side or dessert for the potluck meal.
– Reporter
Erwin Bayer celebrated his
birthday in August. He is a
member of Rutersville Lodge.
The other birthday celebrant
was Joyce Faldyn, not pictured.
Celebrating a birthday at the July Rutersville Lodge meeting were,
from left, Wayne Noak and Loretta Brugger. Celebrating anniversaries in July were Greg and Christy Noak and Darlene and El
Gene Weyand.
Austin Lodge will host New Year's Eve dance
AUSTIN – Austin Lodge No.
120 met Sunday, Aug. 4, and
welcomed a new member,
Ayla Tondre.
Members were told of the
passing of a longtime member, Fannie Salyer. Also, it was
reported that Annie Rogers’
sister had passed away.
Members agreed to host a
New Year’s Eve Dance.
President Ed Kurtz talked
about the Hermann Sons Youth
Camp Alumni Organization.
Membership in this organization is open to past staff
members and past campers
who want to stay connected
to Camp and help its future
through the donation of funds
for Camp enhancement projects. Please contact President
Kurtz if you would like an
application to pass on to former campers.
Members celebrating August
birthdays
were
Barbara
Blackmon, Chester Eklund, Ed
Kurtz, Maurice Maluschka and
Edna Groeschel.
Walter Bartosh won the kitty
and Brother Kurtz received the
attendance prize.
After the meeting adjourned,
a covered dish meal was
served.
The next meeting will be
held Sept. 8. A spaghetti dinner will be served following
the meeting and members are
asked to furnish desserts.
– Reporter
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Gonzales presents scholarships, membership pins
GONZALES – Gonzales Lodge
No. 175 members met in July and
welcomed Grand Vice PresidentFraternal Kim Krueger who presented a 70-year membership pin
to Esther Tichavsky and 50-year
pins to Jerry Oakes and Wanda
Sanders.
President Margaret Zella presented scholarships to two
Gonzales High School seniors,
Kiley Braune and Brie Schauer.
The lodge welcomed two new
junior members, Ashley Berger
and Almira Nanez, and a new
adult member, Vlasta Pirkle.
A thank you note was sent to
the Go Texan Committee for the
donation of the stage curtain.
Door prizes were awarded and
members enjoyed a meal of fried
chicken and side dishes provided
by the members.
– Reporter
Gonzales Lodge presented scholarships to Kiley Braune and Brie
Schauer this year. They are pictured with lodge President Margaret
Zella, left, and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim Krueger, right.
Esther Tichavsky, center, accepts her 70-year membership pin from
Gonzales Lodge President Margaret Zella, left, and Grand Vice
President-Fraternal Kim Krueger, right. Sister Tichavsky has been a
member since Nov. 14, 1943.
Shelby will present pins
Jerry Oakes accepts his 50-year membership pin
from Gonzales Lodge President Margaret Zella,
left, and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Kim
Krueger, right. Brother Oakes has been a member since Jan. 4, 1963.
Wanda Sanders accepts her 50-year membership
pin from Gonzales Lodge President Margaret
Zella, left, and Grand Vice President-Fraternal
Kim Krueger, right.
SHELBY – Shelby Lodge No.
28 met in July.
Don Huebner gave a brief
report on the Grand Lodge
Convention held in Corpus
Christi.
Special Representative Gary
Falkenberg shared information
about the use of the Hermann
Sons float. He encouraged lodges to use the float if it is available
at the time of their function.
In observance of Join Hands
Day, members agreed to assist
the Shelby Cemetery Association
in repainting the shelter used for
funerals.
Those celebrating birthdays
and anniversaries were recognized. Winners of door prizes were Weldon Klaus, Flora
Marek, Corinne Rudloff, Lois
Wunderlich and Oscar Voelkel.
Social hosts, serving Blue Bell
ice cream and other snacks,
were Betty and Don Huebner
and Katie Schulze.
The September meeting will
be held at noon instead of the
normal evening meeting time.
Members receiving their 50- and
60-year membership pins will
be recognized. A meal will be
served. Members may bring a
dessert.
– Reporter
Comfort will hold barbecue
on Sept. 8 at Hilltop Camp
COMFORT – Comfort Lodge
No. 2 met at the VFW Hall
on July 8. Grand President/
CEO Buddy Preuss spoke about
membership dues and how
they benefit the community
and the members.
Members voted to sponsor
one bowler for the Hermann
Sons Youth Camp-Shannon
Leigh Gaffney Scholarship
Fund Bowl-a-Thon held Aug.
10.
President Connie Spenrath
thanked the residents from the
Retirement Home who helped
set up for the meeting.
The lodge’s Family Barbecue
will be held Sunday, Sept. 8,
in the Hilltop Camp Dining
Hall. The social will begin at 3
p.m. and the meal catered by
Bill Miller BBQ will be served
at 5:30 p.m. Pioneer members will be honored before the
meal. Dancers and prospective
dancers can “meet the teacher”
at 4 p.m. There is still time to
register for dance classes!
– Reporter
Lynette and Arthur Koennecke
celebrated 55 years of marriage
recently. They are members of
Comfort Lodge.
Celebrating special occasions at the July Shelby Lodge meeting
were, seated, from left, Maxine Rudloff, Flora Marek, back, from
left, Weldon Klaus, Wendell Rudloff, Oscar Voelkel and August
Voelkel. The Rudloffs were celebrating an anniversary. The others
were celebrating a birthday.
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Cibolo Lodge holds annual memorial service
CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge
No. 147 traditionally holds its
Memorial Service during the
August meeting. Once again,
Vice President Sherry Rakowitz
conducted the service. Thanks
go to her for a moving ceremony and to Anthony and A.J.
Schneider who coordinated the
audio-visual portion of the program.
This year’s ceremony honored
Catherine M. Cross, Sophie D.
Burdett, Milton F. Burow, Viola
E. Niemietz, Irene Friesenhahn,
Lucille Wohlfahrt and Wayne
Wiggs.
Grand President Buddy Preuss
attended the meeting. He
announced that lodge member
Gail Gray has been appointed to the Fraternal Activities
Committee. This committee
has been charged with “getting
members engaged.”
Welcomed as new junior
members were Selah Brewer,
Kennadie
Brown,
Emma
Kilpatrick, Alexi Banks, Addisyn
Rushlow, McKayla Buitron,
The family of Milton Burow is pictured with Grand President
Buddy Preuss after the Cibolo Lodge Memorial Service.
Nell and Cliff Shepherd celebrate their 53rd wedding
anniversary in August. They are
members of Cibolo Lodge.
Cheyanne Kuhlman celebrates
her fifth birthday in August. She
is a member of Cibolo Lodge.
Melanie
Buitron,
Holden
Hughes, Lilly Ann Mauldin and
William Mauldin.
Members are reminded to
bring their donations of personal care items for the Make a
Difference Day project.
Also, President John Gray
asked everyone to start securing
Attendance prize winners
were Arnold Katzer, Anthony
Schneider and Zane Gray.
Gail Gray was the winner of
the special prize drawing pot of
$52. September’s pot starts all
over at $25.
The next regular meeting is
scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5,
at Harmon’s Bar-B-Que. Hope
lots of members plan to attend.
Planning for the Christmas party
begins next month. It’s always
a fun event and one of the
highlights of the year! Please
watch this newsletter for ticket
information.
– Joy Brown
prizes for the Scholarship Raffle.
Congratulations go to Nell
and Cliff Shepherd who celebrate their 53rd anniversary in
August. Celebrating their ninth
are Scott and Darla Stevens.
Cheyanne Kuhlman turns 5
this month and is anxious to
start kindergarten!
Fredericksburg has new member
Jim and Donna Sureddin celebrate their wedding anniversary
in August. They are members of
Albert Kypfer Lodge.
Celebrating an August birthday at the Albert Kypfer Lodge
meeting were David Schumann
and Florence Schumann.
Albert Kypfer meets Sept. 6
CLEAR SPRINGS – Albert
Kypfer Lodge No. 106 met Aug.
2 and welcomed five new junior
members, Jordan L. Kammerer,
Molly Clark, Blake Hunter
Martinez, Mallory Velasquez
and Bradli Mae Schindler.
A moment of silence was
observed in memory of Milton
Schuetz, Joyce Schaefer and
Gilbert Ward.
Nelrose Koepp reported sending a get-well card to Lu Ludwig
and sympathy cards to the families of Arvilla Blohm, Milton
Schuetz, Joyce Schaefer and
Gilbert Ward. Donations were
made in their memory.
Celebrating an August birthday were David Schumann
and
Florence
Schumann.
Celebrating an August anniversary were Donna and Jim
Sureddin, 22 years.
Attendance prizes went
to Dorothy Mueller, David
Schumann, Nelrose Koepp,
Celeste Salge and Noland
Koepp.
Sept. 6. Members are asked to
bring their favorite casseroles,
salads or dessert.
– Darline Preiss
FREDERICKSBURG
–
members met Aug. 6 and welcomed new member Verna
Castaneda.
The lodge also welcomes
Anthony Meurer and Katelyn
Meurer by way of transfer
Members signed condolence
cards to send to the families
of Kenneth Knopp and Calvin
Moehle who passed away
recently.
Celebrating birthdays in
August are Steven Weinheimer,
E.L. Hohmann and Frances
Hartmann.
Wedding anniversary celebrants in August are Elgin and
Mildred Grona, 65 years, and
Harold and Joanne Kusenberger,
66 years.
Vice President Hans Enderlin
thanked everyone for bringing
food for the covered dish meal.
Attendance-prize
winners
were Wanda Starns, Frances
Hartmann, E.L. Hohmann and
Adolph Basse.
Sept. 3. The lodge will furnish
barbecue and members are
asked to bring a side dish.
– Reporter
Fredericksburg Lodge members celebrating anniversaries in August
are, from left, Harold and Joanne Kusenberger and Mildred and
Elgin Grona.
Fredericksburg
Lodge members celebrating birthdays
in August are,
from left, E.L.
Hohmann,
Frances
Hartmann
and Steven
Weinheimer.
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Rosenberg-Richmond plans sausage meal for Oct. 14
ROSENBERG – On Aug. 12,
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge
No. 85 met at the Rosenberg
Civic Center with 56 members
and guests in attendance for ice
cream and a game night. Edwin
and Loyce Anderson were in
charge of the kitchen. Robbie
Hartfiel gave the blessing.
Members celebrating birthdays
in July and August were Annie
Zak, Margaret Maynard, Janie
Sitka, Gaynell Blahuta, Bennie
Richter, Jerlene Anderson, Cary
Lamensky, Barbara Schmidt,
Lynette Atkins and Tom Atkins.
Members celebrating anniversaries in July and August
were Eugene and Willie Mae
Nesvadba, Otto and LaVerne
Tiemann, Johnnie and Annie
Zak and W. Lee and Barbara
Schmidt.
A moment of silence was
observed in memory of Ellen
Celebrating birthdays in July and August from RosenbergRichmond Lodge were, from left, Annie Zak, Margaret Maynard,
Janie Sitka, Gaynell Blahuta, Bennie Richter, Jerlene Anderson,
Cary Lamensky, Barbara Schmidt, Lynette Atkins and Tom
Atkins.
Pavlock and Mable Sebesta.
Marjorie Engelhardt reported
get-well cards had been sent
to Theresa Lamensky, Calvin
Lamensky, Marie Stryk, Otto
Tiemann and Dolores Kueck.
A sympathy card was sent to
Albert Pavlock.
The next meeting is scheduled
for Oct. 14. Sausage and sauerkraut are on the menu and
members are asked to bring
desserts.
– Reporter
Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge recently donated 40 cases of bottled
water to the Rosenberg Fire Department. Lodge President Calvin
Lamensky is pictured with some of the Rosenberg firemen.
Sept. 8 at Embrey Home
Highland Lakes to celebrate anniversary
HIGHLAND HAVEN – The next
meeting of Highland Lakes Lodge
No. 317 will be held Sunday,
Sept. 8, beginning with social
time at noon. The meeting begins
at 1 p.m. and the meal follows.
This will be the 32nd anniversary
celebration of the lodge.
Instead of meeting at the
Kingsland Community Center,
this meeting will be held at the
home of Jim and Terry Embrey
located at 224 Flamingo Circle,
Highland Haven, just off RR
1431 between Marble Falls and
Kingsland.
The customary anniversary
meal of steaks and baked pota-
toes will be provided. Members
are asked to bring a side dish
or dessert. If you plan to attend
RSVP to 830-598-8156 or by
email to [email protected]. A
head count is needed for the
steaks.
on Sept. 8.
Moulton features float in parade
The Hermann Sons float was featured in the Moulton Town and Country
Jamboree on Sunday, July 28. James and Henrietta Lowak pulled the float.
Riders included Moulton Lodge No. 59 President Barbara Anderle and her
two grandsons, Hunter and Greyson. Secretary/Treasurer Allyne Chapman
rode with grandchildren Bryana and Bridgett Sandlin and Abby Adams and
great-grandchildren Aaidyn Ramirez, Lea Ramirez, Kaylynn Traylor and
Brandon Ramirez, not pictured.
Celebrating July and August anniversaries from RosenbergRichmond Lodge were, from left, Eugene and Willie Mae Nesvadba,
LaVerne and Otto Tiemann, Annie and Johnnie Zak, Barbara and
W. Lee Schmidt.
Moulton Lodge
No. 59 members celebrating
July birthdays
were, from left,
Evelyn Kubicek,
Barbara Anderle,
Gladys Seifert and
LaVerne Wagner.
Stephan Seifert presents the 50-50 winnings to lucky winner Carol Selzer. Also
pictured are Gladys Seifert and Evelyn
Kubicek at the July meeting of Moulton
Lodge No. 59.
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Anton Wenzel's Crispy Chicken Taco Dinner is Sept. 13
SAN ANTONIO – Anton
Wenzel Lodge No. 174 met
Aug. 6. Members are reminded meetings are held the first
Tuesday of the month at 7:30
p.m. Call Merlinda Elizondo
at 223-1491 for more information.
Welcomed as new members were Colton D. Allen and
Gavin P. Prescott.
The lodge will hold its annual
Crispy Chicken Taco Dinner on
Sept. 13 from 11:30 a.m.-3:30
p.m. Plates will be sold for
$5 each and will include two
tacos, rice, beans and tortillas.
Orders for five or more plates
can be delivered. There will be
a bake sale and door prizes will
be awarded.
The membership drawing is
now worth $230. The name
drawn this month was that of
Bruce W. Boehle. He was not
there to claim his prize so his
name went back into the barrel.
Lorene Kreusel and Eugene
Kellner.
Lady on the Spot Lorene
Kreusel, with assistance from
Mia Murray, drew the lucky
number of Salina Barrientes.
Five tickets were purchased to
support Vineta Lodge No. 15’s
Ice Cream Social. The tickets
were given away as door prizes
and the winners were Larry
Raute, Delmus Brau, Elida
Silva, Rebecca Barrientes and
Gus Hansel.
Members enjoyed a lasagna dinner prepared by Diane
Burns and Larry Burns.
Hamburgers will be served
at the September meeting.
Members are asked to bring a
covered dish or dessert.
– Reporter
Celebrating birthdays at the August meeting of Anton Wenzel
Lodge were, from left, Gene Kellner and Lorene Kreusel. They are
pictured with lodge President Emma Moya.
Salina Barrientes, left, receives
her split-the-pot winnings from
Lorene Kreusel at the August
meeting of Anton Wenzel
Lodge. Also pictured is Mia
Murray.
Gay Hill steak
supper a success
GAY HILL – Gay Hill Lodge
No. 193 met Thursday, Aug.
1. Dennis and Doris Penkert,
Tricia Kelm and Ruth Ganske
prepared beef tips.
Stanley Klekar and Bobby
Lehde celebrate August birthdays while Milton and Elvera
Drews (55 years) and George
and Walline Lorenz (49 years)
celebrate August anniversaries.
The Cheer Committee reported sending a card to Diane
Merkel.
The July Sirloin Steak Supper
fund-raiser was reported to be
a success.
Thanks go to Doris and David
Roehling and Robert Ziese for
mowing and Bobby Lehde for
repairs.
A soup and salad potluck meal
will be served at the September
meeting.
– Reporter
Celebrating their special days at the August meeting of Gay Hill
Lodge were, from left, Bobby Lehde, Stanley Klekar, George and
Walline Lorenz and Elvera and Milton Drews.
Hosting the Gay Hill Lodge meeting in August were, from left,
Tricia Kelm, Ruth Ganske and Doris and Dennis Penkert.
Winners of tickets to the Vineta Lodge No. 15 Ice Cream Social at the
Anton Wenzel Lodge meeting were, from left, Larry Raute, Delmus
Brau, Past President Gus Hansel, Elida Silva and Rebecca Barrientes.
Also pictured is Mia Murray.
Anton Wenzel Lodge members visited with residents at the
Retirement Home in July. They joined them for lunch and then
hosted a games party in the rec room.
Helotes will meet Oct. 6
HELOTES – Helotes Lodge No.
76 is sponsoring a Wounded
Warrior Octoberfest at the Fisher
House at SSAMC on Friday, Oct.
18, beginning at 6 p.m.
Members are asked to contact
Rebecca Henley at 210-7238939 if they can cook or serve or
help with the face painting or any
of the other family activities.
Plans are under way to change
the lodge’s meeting day and time.
Members will vote on the final
change at the December meeting. At this time the proposal is
to meet quarterly in the months
of March, June, September and
December on the second Tuesday
of the month at 7 p.m. beginning
in 2014.
At the August meeting, attendance prizes were won by
Rebecca Henley, Carl Gass, Susie
Michalczak, Mary Lee Sloan and
Charlie Sloan. The names of five
members were drawn for the progressive prize of $360 but Caitlyn
A. Horvath, Anel Aljandra Flores
Ibarra, Tawny S. Carter, Elouise
V. Cooley and Tracy Dawn White
were not in attendance.
Sunday, Oct. 6, at 1 p.m. The progressive prize will be worth $370.
E.J. Menn is hosting and fried
chicken is on the menu. Members
are asked to bring a side dish. The
host will provide dessert
– Reporter
Caitlyn Gass, a junior member of Helotes Lodge, visited
her brother, K.C. Gass, in the
Caribbean this summer. She is
the daughter of lodge President
Carl Gass.
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or 830-914-3383 (cell) or email: [email protected]
Teresa Saathoff .................... San Antonio ........ 210-276-0361
or 210-422-6996 (cell)
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Roster of Agents (alphabetized by area)
name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hometown . . . . . Phone
Pruski, Roxy . . . . . . . . . . .Adkins. . . . . . . . . 210-667-1995
Krueger, Eulla May . . . . . .Atascosa . . . . . . . 830-985-3643
Faske, Shirley Kuhen . . . . .Austin . . . . . . . . . 512-288-7326
Skanse, Richard . . . . . . . . .Austin/Buda. . . . . 512-923-7514
Skanse, Susan . . . . . . . . . .Austin/Buda. . . . . 512-312-2431
Heath, Eileen - FIC . . . . . .Bandera. . . . . . . . 210-392-0761
Heath, Paul – FIC . . . . . . .Bandera. . . . . . . . 210-392-0760
Laechelin, H.H. Jr.. . . . . . .Beeville . . . . . . . . 361-358-1615
Herridge, Robert . . . . . . . .Bellville. . . . . . . . 979-865-3702
Maertz, Terrel . . . . . . . . . .Bernardo/Columbus . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-732-1727
Behrendt, Carl . . . . . . . . . .Boerne/Fair Oaks. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210-422-1159
Rozacky, Lisa. . . . . . . . . . .Boerne . . . . . . . . 210-838-3306
Akin, Katherine – FIC . . . .Bryan . . . . . . . . . 979-823-8625
Blinka, Donnie . . . . . . . . .Caldwell . . . . . . 979-596-1309
Duncan, Sandra . . . . . . . .Canyon Lake . . . . 830-905-3233
Mockert, Kimberly Ann . . .Canyon Lake . . . . 210-218-5149
Boehme, Glenford – FIC . .Castroville . . . . . . 830-931-3227
Schulmeier, Judith – FIC . .Cibolo/Schertz. . . 210-667-1938
Bruns, Normagene – FIC . .Comfort . . . . . . . 830-995-3980
Merchant, Jean . . . . . . . . .Comfort. . . . . . . . 830-995-3396
Boenig, Dan . . . . . . . . . . .Converse . . . . . . . 210-705-1815
Brandon, Frank . . . . . . . . .Corpus Christi . . 361-241-5593
Hunt, DeWayne . . . . . . . .Corpus Christi . . . 361-242-3183
Hunt, Lena Pearl . . . . . . . .Corpus Christi . . . 361-241-0940
Tiffin, Laura . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuero . . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421
Tiffin, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . .Cuero . . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421
Burnett, Jimmy . . . . . . . . .Dallas . . . . . . . . . 972-514-2301
Carroll, Melody . . . . . . . . .Dallas . . . . . . . . . 214-766-2457
Manning, Tammy . . . . . . .Dallas/Rockwall . 469-682-2118
Martin, Patrick . . . . . . . . . .Dallas . . . . . . . . . 315-834-2679
Fritz, Pat – FIC . . . . . . . . .Del Rio . . . . . . . 432-292-4483
Stricker, Dianna "Dee". . . .Devine . . . . . . . . 210-414-0293
Matlock, Sam . . . . . . . . . .Edna/Jackson Co. 361-782-3206
Wigginton, Dennis . . . . . .El Campo . . . . . . 832-278-9636
Wigginton, Donald . . . . . .El Campo . . . . . . 361-293-9937
Krieg, Frances . . . . . . . . . .Elgin . . . . . . . . . . 512-281-2735
Gill, Tammy R. . . . . . . . . .Ellinger . . . . . . . . 713-478-8917
Cutsinger, Elizabeth . . . . . .Floresville/Poth . . 830-484-2285
Roemer, Shirley . . . . . . . . .Floresville . . . . . . 830-237-2115
Wiede, Lynn . . . . . . . . . . .Floresville . . . . . . 830-393-9663
Jones, Sandra Kay – FIC. . .Fort Worth . . . . . 817-295-2666
Duecker, Windy . . . . . . . . Fredericksburg. . . 830-997-2983
Henke, Dennis . . . . . . . . .Fredericksburg . . 830-997-5290
Huepers, Richard . . . . . . .Galveston/Texas City . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 409-771-5716
Caron, Sheila. . . . . . . . . . .George West . . . . 361-449-3034
Caron, Tracy . . . . . . . . . . .George West . . . . 361-449-0348
Klein, Bradley . . . . . . . . . .Georgetown . . . . 512-497-0678
Chilek, Loretta – FIC . . . . .Giddings . . . . . . . 979-542-2806
Kieschnick, Linda – FIC . . .Giddings . . . . . . . 979-542-5224
Polasek, Bobbie . . . . . . . .Gonzales . . . . . . 830-672-6317
Polasek, Greg . . . . . . . . . .Gonzales. . . . . . . 830-540-4812
Wolf, David. . . . . . . . . . . .Graham/Wichita Falls . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940-549-1281
Embrey, Jim - FIC. . . . . . . .Highland Lakes . . 830-598-8156
Payne, Debbie . . . . . . . . . .Hondo. . . . . . . . . 830-741-0642
Saathoff, Howard. . . . . . . .Hondo. . . . . . . . . 830-741-2170
Saathoff, Stacy . . . . . . . . . .Hondo. . . . . . . . . 830-426-5825
Ziemnicki, Gerald M. . . . .Houston . . . . . . . 713-622-9001
Weiss, Gilbert – FIC . . . . .Johnson City . . . . 830-868-5567
Craig, Valerie C. . . . . . . . .Jourdanton . . . . . 830-769-3128
Vick, Valerie M.. . . . . . . . .Jourdanton . . . . . 210-748-5598
Wiede, Lillian – FIC. . . . . .Jourdanton . . . . . 830-769-3481
Swize, Russell F. . . . . . . . .Karnes City . . . . . 830-780-3701
Terp, Diane . . . . . . . . . . . .Karnes City/Seguin . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 830-379-0170
Cluck, David E. . . . . . . . . .Kaufman/Ennis . . 972-932-6284
Muehlstein, Mary E. . . . . .Kerrville . . . . . . . 830-896-5750
Lambrecht, M.H. – FIC . . .Kirby . . . . . . . . . 210-661-3800
Netherton, Angela . . . . . . .Kirby . . . . . . . . . . 210-831-1293
Dicke, Hank Jr. . . . . . . . . .Knippa . . . . . . . . 830-486-5308
Bippert, Roger . . . . . . . . . .La Coste . . . . . . . 210-473-4936
Meinen, Charlene . . . . . . .La Grange . . . . . . 979-968-6049
Tanneberger, Sharon – FIC La Vernia . . . . . . 830-779-4641
Tanneberger, Marlin, FIC . .La Vernia . . . . . . . 830-779-4641
Bielke, Lorene – FIC . . . . .Marion . . . . . . . . 830-420-2380
Croley, Charles . . . . . . . . .Maxwell . . . . . . . 512-357-6638
Wolf, Albert H. . . . . . . . . .McGregor . . . . . . 254-848-2052
Bosse, Carol – FIC . . . . . . .Needville . . . . . . 979-793-4777
Carley, Becki . . . . . . . . . . .New Braunfels . . 830-214-6365
Gagliardi, Cecilia "CC" . . .New Braunfels . . 830-620-1060
Huebinger, Shirley . . . . . .New Braunfels . . 830-822-1942
Muehlstein, Rhonda – FIC New Braunfels . . 830-980-3162
Salge, Josh. . . . . . . . . . . . .New Braunfels . . 830-708-6611
Salge, Raymond H. . . . . . .New Braunfels . . 830-625-6789
Salge, Timothy . . . . . . . . .New Braunfels . . 830-625-4816
Janicek, Blake . . . . . . . . . .Nixon-Smiley . . . 830-582-1581
Gebert, Paula. . . . . . . . . . .Orange Grove . . . 361-384-2375
Dube, RaChelle. . . . . . . . .Paige . . . . . . . . . . 512-740-3518
Dubcak, Julius . . . . . . . . . .Pflugerville . . . . . 512-272-8393
Wiede, Robert M. . . . . . . .Pleasanton. . . . . . 830-569-4590
Spencer, Sarah. . . . . . . . . .Port Lavaca . . . . . 361-552-9403
Walraven, Nancy Annette .Port Lavaca . . . . . 361-552-9403
Witzsche, Ruth M. – FIC .Priddy . . . . . . . . . 325-966-3757
York, Judy Marie . . . . . . . .Rockdale . . . . . . . 512-446-5914
Lamensky, Joyce . . . . . . . .Rosenberg . . . . . . 281-342-5174
Mattocks, Linda . . . . . . . . .Round Top/Rutersville
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-278-3277
Halfmann, Kay F.. . . . . . . .Rowena. . . . . . . . 325-442-4731
Abell, Philip A. . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-771-1213
Bailey, J.V. – FIC . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-333-4640
Bailey, Ruth . . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-602-5147
Gaffney, Martin . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-861-3676
Hess, Katherine . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-490-1520
Hoog, John . . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-226-8801
Irwin, Darlene . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-521-5204
Klabunde, Clifton – FIC . . .San Antonio . . . . 830-980-4020
Larned, Jack O., Jr. . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-646-6500
McNeel, Jim . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-601-2097
Moya, Emma . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-344-3935
Nino, Ricardo . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-409-7979
Saathoff, Doug . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-273-0361
Sterner, Greg . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-363-0373
Trejo, Veronica . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-710-0932
Kuhen, Janice . . . . . . . . . .San Marcos . . . . . 512-396-5337
Seifert, Mary K. . . . . . . . .Schulenburg/Weimar. . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-743-0312
Schwertner, Irene. . . . . . . .Schwertner . . . . . 254-527-4470
Griffin, Joanie . . . . . . . . . .Sealy . . . . . . . . . . 979-398-0706
Perkovich, Susan Kay. . . . .Seguin . . . . . . . . . 830-303-3496
Roecker, Annette D.. . . . . .Seguin . . . . . . . . . 830-832-0724
Witten, Larry . . . . . . . . . . .Seguin . . . . . . . . . 830-303-5564
Ynfante, Tina B. . . . . . . . . .Seguin . . . . . . . . . 210-859-1973
Jiral, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shiner . . . . . . . . . 361-594-2553
Scheler, Nelson . . . . . . . . .Smithville . . . . . . 512-798-7038
Prewitt, Robert . . . . . . . . .Spring/Montgomery County . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 832-541-5102
Gass, Gloria . . . . . . . . . . .Spring Branch . . 830-885-4405
Reeves, Jennifer . . . . . . . . .Spring Branch . . . 210-416-3410
Luensmann, Dorothy – FIC St. Hedwig . . . . . 830-914-3160
Wiatrek, Ronald . . . . . . . .Stockdale . . . . . . 830-996-3005
High, Lynda K. . . . . . . . . .Sweetwater . . . . . 325-235-3637
Teichelman, Howard Jr. . . .Taylor . . . . . . . . . 512-365-1991
Matula, Margie – FIC . . . .Victoria . . . . . . . 361-575-0820
Thigpen, Laura . . . . . . . . .Victoria/Yoakum . 361-676-8307
Jungman, Bob . . . . . . . . . .Yoakum . . . . . . . . 361-293-7224
Langhoff, John . . . . . . . . . .Yoakum . . . . . . . . 361-293-6159
Wolf, Judy . . . . . . . . . . . .Yorktown. . . . . . . 361-564-2452
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Shining Stars
BRIANNA KRUEGER
is a member of Macdona
Lodge No. 198. She is in
third grade. Her favorite food
is sushi and her favorite TV
show is "Adventure Time."
Brianna has a pet cat,
Rue. Her activities include
dance, cheer and tumbling.
BRAYDEN KRUEGER is a
member of Macdona Lodge
No. 198. He is in fifth grade.
His favorite food is pizza
and his favorite TV show is
"Adventure Time."
Brayden has a pet dog,
Daisey. His activities include
sports, soccer and baseball.
KIEFER GING is a member of Coupland Lodge No.
113. He is in second grade.
His favorite food is mac and
cheese and his favorite TV
show is "Finding Big Foot."
Kiefer has a dog, Tiny, and
a cat, Monster. His activities
include baseball, flag football,
bicycle riding and basketball.
CADEN HANSON is a
member of Macdona Lodge
No. 198. He is in second
grade. Bean and cheese
tacos are his favorite and
he likes to watch sports
on TV.
He has a pet dog and he
enjoys all sports activities.
SOPHIA McMURRAY is a
member of La Vernia Lodge
No. 180. She is in fifth grade.
Her favorite TV show is "Say
Yes to the Dress" and her
favorite food is spaghetti with
meatballs.
Sophia has a pet cat,
Harley. Her activities include
softball, Girls Scouts,
Odyssey of the Mind and
rollersktaing.
BRADY QUINN is a member of DaCosta Lodge No.
265. He is in kindergarten.
His favorite foods are chicken nuggets and French fries.
His favorite TV show is "Jake
and the Neverland Pirates."
Brady has pet cats, Booger
and Smokey. His activities
include playing soccer.
KATY HERBER is a member of Paige Lodge No. 154.
She is in fourth grade. Her
favorite food is pizza and her
favorite TV show is "Wheel of
Fortune."
Katy's activities include
twirling.
KELLIE KOZMA is a
member of Richland Lodge
No. 107. She is in fourth
grade. Her favorite food is
chips and salsa and her
favorite TV show is "Gravity
Falls."
Kellie has a pet Beagle,
Bo. Her activities include
dance, violin and crafts for
American Girl Dolls.
What's the difference?
You can be a Shining Star too! Just send us a photo of
yourself (that we can keep) and fill out this form and send
to: HSFI – Laura Adams, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX
78297.
There are five things different between Picture A and
Picture B. Can you find them all?
Name:
Birthday:
Back to school word search
Home Phone:
Daytime Phone:
Address:
City:
Zip:
E-mail Address:
Grade in school:
Favorite Food:
Pets:
Favorite TV Show:
Activities:
It is OK with my parents that I am featured as a “Hermann’s Shining Star”
in the Hermann Sons newspaper, website and any other advertising publications.
Parent’s Signature:
I am a member of
Certificate No.
Lodge No.
Books
Bus
Crayons
Glue
Gym
Learning
Library
Music
Paper
Playground
Answers to puzzles on Pg. 18.
Principal
Reading
Ruler
School
Science
Scissors
Spelling
Student
Study
Writing

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