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VOL. 115 • SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS • APRIL 2013 • NO. 8

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE, ORDER OF THE SONS OF HERMANN IN THE STATE OF TEXAS

HERMANN SONS NEWS

Delegates will gather in Corpus Christi for Grand Lodge Convention CORPUS CHRISITI – Hermann Sons delegates and their guests will gather in "The Sparkling City by the Sea" May 5-8 for the 46th annual Grand Lodge Convention. The convention's theme is "Our Family Serving Your Family." While in Corpus Christi, the delegates will elect Grand Lodge officers to serve for the next four years, including a new Grand President. The other offices to be filled include the four Grand Vice President positions and the five positions on the Grand Finance Committee. Registration begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 5, at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. That evening a welcoming dinner will be held. The business session will begin Monday morning after breakfast. Following committee meetings, the business session will reconvene that afternoon to hear committee reports.

A Casino Night event is planned for Monday night. Music for dancing will be provided by a Western band. Tuesday's business session will feature the election of the officers and any other unfinished business. The new officers will be installed on Tuesday night at a banquet. If needed, another business session will be held Wednesday morning. Delegates have been asked to bring non-perishable food items and monetary donations that will be collected at the hotel and presented to the Corpus Christi Food Bank. This is being done for Join Hands Day, which is being observed on May 4, the day before the convention begins. During the convention, the Marketing Department will be introducing the "Our Family of Delegates" Campaign.

Grand President’s Club qualifiers are pictured with Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss, back, far right, at the conclusion of the Agents’ Awards Banquet honoring the top producers of 2012. They are, back, from left, Beth Cutsinger, Marlin Tannberger, Sharon Tanneberger, Gary Falkenberg, Marilyn Vogt, Al Stryk, Shirley Faske, Howard Saathoff, front, from left, Jean Merchant, Teresa Saathoff, Carol Krauss, Martin Lambrecht, Ruth Bailey and Gilbert Weiss. Not pictured is Greg Sterner.

Top producers honored in Marble Falls MARBLE FALLS – A record 38 agents were honored during the annual Agents’ Awards Banquet Weekend held March 15-17 in Marble Falls. The Saturday night banquet at the Flat Creek Estate was the highlight of a weekend planned for the top-producing agents of 2012 and their guests. The weekend began Friday afternoon with check-in at the Holiday Inn Express in Marble Falls. That evening everyone boarded a bus for the short trip north to the Longhorn Cavern State Park where they enjoyed a buffet meal along with beer and

wine. Those who wished were invited to take the 52 steps down into the Longhorn Cavern where dessert was served. Others enjoyed their dessert in the park’s gift shop. After a buffet breakfast at the hotel the next morning, the agents and their guests were free to explore Marble Falls and the surrounding Hill Country. Some went on a shopping excursion along Main Street in historic downtown while others headed out to view the countryside. That evening everyone boarded buses once again for the trip to the Flat Creek

Estate where they were treated to a wine tasting of some of the estate’s finest wines. While some toured the winery, this year’s first-time club qualifiers joined Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss for a sparkling wine toast in the Port Room. Before dinner, Special Representative Marilyn Vogt gave the invocation. After the meal, Grand Vice President Preuss presented the awards to the agents with the help of his staff, Marketing Analyst See AGENTS, Pg. 8

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aPrIL 2013 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Hermann Sons News P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941

oFFICIaL PUBLICaTIon oF THe orDer oF THe SonS oF Hermann In THe STaTe oF TeXaS Home oFFICe: 515 S. St. Mary’s Street P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, Texas 78297-1941 210-226-9261 or 1-800-234-4124 Fax: 210-226-3055 Hermann Sons Youth Camp 830-995-3223 Retirement Home: 830-995-2724 Website: www.hermannsons.org

GranD LoDGe oFFICerS PaST GranD PreSIDenT LEROY MUEHLSTEIN GranD PreSIDenT/Ceo STEPHEN R. PREWITT GranD VP-SeCreTarY/TreaS. MARY BEAM GranD VP-InVeSTmenTS HARRY WERLAND GranD VP-marKeTInG ALLAN W. "BUDDY" PREUSS GranD VP-FraTernaL LEE VOGEL GranD FInanCe CommITTee WILBURN PARGMANN SANDRA JONES JANICE KUHEN PAUL HEATH JACK LARNED reTIremenT Home CommITTee FRANK BRANDON NORMA BRUNS JEAN DUEITT ANDY SCHELLENBERG RUTH BAILEY GranD PHYSICIan DR. RICHARD HANNIGAN YoUTH aCTIVITIeS CommITTee DEBBIE JORDAN JANICE FAIT ED KURTZ THERESA LAMENSKY RONALD WIATREK

BEN J. SUSTR AMANDA DEICKE STAN STEIGER

Grand Guide Grand Inner Guard Grand Outer Guard

LawS CommITTee

Glenn Altwein Donnie Blinka Glenford Boehme John Bradley Edwin Conrad Joe Doss Rebertha Duecker Vernon Fenner Debbie Gold Milton Ihlo Shirley Jonas Ernest Kelly Linda Kieschnick Jerry Don Klose

Tim Kolbe Oscar Kuehner Billy Lehde James Lowak Betty Mettke Oscar Oswalt Robert Ritter Calvin Rueter Howard Saathoff Don Saunders David Spaeth Joe Trojacek Holly Wood

Grand President's Message THanK YoU, Hermann SonS, For 37 wonDerFUL YearS The 46th Grand Lodge Convention is almost here, and at the conclusion of this quadrennial meeting Hermann Sons will have a new Grand President. In this, my final message to our members as your Grand President, I want to share with all members a portion of my written report which the delegates to this convention have received. It was a tremendous honor for me to be elected as Grand President/ CEO by the delegates to the 45th Grand Lodge Convention. Since that time there have been numerous opportunities afforded me as a Grand Lodge officer to represent Sons of Hermann at the various activities of our local lodges, Retirement Home, Youth Camp and schools of dance. I want to extend my sincere thanks to Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam, Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland, Grand Vice President-Marketing Allan (Buddy) Preuss and Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel. Our beloved Order has been very fortunate indeed to benefit from the experience of these four extremely dedicated individuals who always put the interests of Hermann Sons first, and whose expertise in their respective areas of responsibility has proven invaluable to me as Grand President and to our Order over the past four years. Beginning with our founding in 1840, the pioneers of our Order made sure that Sons of Hermann was built on a solid foundation of sound fraternal ideals. The leaders who followed in their footsteps continued to strengthen our basic principles of providing for our members with the addition of more and more benefits over the years. Today we are able to enjoy some of the most wonderful fraternal benefits available anywhere in America. Over these past four years it has been my primary objective to protect and maintain the legacy which our predecessors toiled so diligently to provide for all Hermann Sons members. In spite of the difficult economic conditions of the past four years, the Grand Lodge has been able to support all of the fraternal programs which are now in place and, at the same time, we have met all of our financial obligations to our members through their insurance and annuity contracts. The Executive Committee closely monitors our investments and has taken the necessary steps through our Investment Policy to

ensure that we obtain the highest yields possible from these invested funds and at the same time protect the safety of those assets for all of our members. The financial well-being of the Grand Lodge is sound and to make sure that it remains that way, we will continue consulting with our actuary, bond and equity investment advisors, auditors and the Texas Department of Insurance as well as the American Fraternal Alliance, and we will continue to remain prudent in all financial decisions. As we look to the future, it is with the sound confidence in our financial well-being and with the knowledge that Sons of Hermann has the wherewithal to continue those member benefits which have earned our company the envied reputation nationwide as a true fraternal benefit society which espouses “Traditional Values in a Modern World.” We sincerely believe in our motto of “Friendship, Love and Loyalty” and we are determined to offer competitive life insurance and annuity products and second to none fraternal benefits. I want to thank the Grand Lodge staff, local lodge officers and lodge members for their support and cooperation during the last four years. And special thanks go to my family and my wife Julie, who with their strong support and encouragement, have made it possible for me to serve our beloved Order over the last 37 years. It has been a privilege to represent our members and our Order as your Grand President/CEO, and I thank each of you for your support and confidence! I look forward to the future and serving on the Grand Committee in my new position as Past Grand President. I pledge to do my best to keep Sons of Hermann strong, viable and relevant for generations to come. And finally, I want to close this message by urging all members to continue to “SHARE OUR STORY” and always be “HERMANN SONS PROUD.” Look for opportunities to let others know about Hermann Sons, and remember that our Hermann Sons family will be here to serve your family! In Friendship, Love and Loyalty! Fraternally yours, Stephen R. Prewitt Grand President/CEO

"Hugs from Home"

Give us the name and address of someone who is serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and we will add them to our "Hugs from Home" list of care package recipients. Name ______________________________________ Address Line 1 _______________________________ Address Line 2 _______________________________ Address Line 3 _______________________________ Deployment Dates ____________________________ Clip and mail to:

Hermann Sons Grand Lodge P.O. Box 1941 San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 Attention: Fraternal Department

Donors listed SAN ANTONIO – Members and lodges continue to make donations to the "Hugs from Home" project. Making donations in the past month were: Austin Lodge No. 120, Boerne Lodge No. 25, Carol Krauss, Harmonia Lodge No. 1, Paul Vogt Lodge No. 234, Dorothy Latimer Foley, Hermann Sons Retirement Home residents, Joyce Knox, Chuck Graustein, Lee and Bernice Vogel, Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80, Steve and Julie Prewitt, David and Susan Smith, Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34, Deanville Lodge No. 301, Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161, John and Helen Widner and Edward and Nancy Butts. Donations are still needed and can be sent to the address listed to the left.

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Calendar of Events Dance and bake sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28 Austin Lodge No. 120 will host a dance and bake sale from 3-7 p.m. Cost is $6 per person. Music will be provided by the Native Sons Band. The lodge hall is located at 9611 Decker Lane Road in Austin. Call 512-459-9947 for more information. Spaghetti dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 28 Comfort Lodge No. 2 will hold a fund-raiser for the Comfort, Waring, Sisterdale and Alamo Springs fire departments from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. The location is Comfort Park. Prize drawing tickets and meal tickets can be purchased in advance from one of the volunteer fire departments or from Comfort Lodge members. They can also be purchased at the event. Dinner theater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulverde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 11 Members and guests of Pershing Lodge No. 160 will visit the dinner theater in Bulverde. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for information. German Fest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 19 Deanville Lodge No. 301 members will be taking part in the activities at the German Fest hosted by St. John's Lutheran Church. See Page 11 for all the details. Baseball game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 6 Members and guests of Pershing Lodge No. 160 will attend the Missions baseball game. It will be Dollar Night at the ballpark. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for information. Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club will host a dance at Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St., New Braunfels, from 7-11 p.m. Music by Seven Dutchmen Orchestra from New Braunfels. Call 830-660-4866 for more information. Guests welcome. No shorts please. Open House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 Open House will be held at Hermann Sons Youth Camp from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Current and future campers and their families are welcome. Family Fun Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 15 The Shining Stars will enjoy a day at Schlitterbahn with their families. Watch the mail for your invitation. Casino trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Eagle Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 18 Pershing Lodge No. 160 members and their guests will load the bus and head to the Lucky Eagle Kickapoo Casino in Eagle Pass. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for information. Country music show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bandera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 2 Pershing Lodge No. 160 members and their guests will take in the Country Music Show and Dinner. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for information. Theater fund-raiser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bulverde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July 11 Vineta Lodge No. 15 will sponsor a scholarship fund-raiser at S.T.A.G.E. The production is titled "Stud Terkel's The Good War." Tickets will be available in June. Call Ruth Bailey at 210-602-5147 for ticket information. Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug . 17 The Goodtime Polka & Waltz Club will host a dance at Eagles Hall, 257 E. South St., New Braunfels, from 7-11 p.m. Music by Czechaholics from Moravia. Call 830-660-4866 for more information. Memberships are available at sign-in table. Guests welcome. No shorts please. 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.

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OFFICIAL BULLETIN Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer All delegates to the 46th Grand Lodge Convention should now have in hand the “Book of Reports.” The Grand Lodge Officers and Committees submit reports in this booklet and the information provided is discussed during the break-out sessions at the Convention and then approved through the Convention delegation. If any delegate changes are to be made, please contact my office as soon as possible. The Grand Lodge Convention packets will be ready and may be picked up at the Grand Lodge from April 20-May 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., if you wish. Otherwise, the packets will be available at the Convention Hotel on the Third Floor of the Ballroom Foyer from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. FLAG DAY Flag Day, June 14, is one of our important fraternal events held during the year. Lodges are encouraged to plan a special tribute in honor of our flag at a local lodge meeting, summer activity or partner with another community flag-raising ceremony. Public awareness of our organization can be heightened by the invitation of public dignitaries to the flag raising ceremony. JUNIOR FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES Dance recitals are now taking place and will continue through June. A special thank you goes to all the many helping hands including parents, grandparents, class officers and our devoted dance instructors who make our dance classes so successful. Camp weeks are filling quickly. Send those applications in as soon as possible to book the week of choice. Don’t forget the Camp open house scheduled for June 15. TOP PRODUCERS Congratulations to our agents who were honored at the annual Agents' Awards Banquet held in Marble Falls. It was a great weekend of fraternalism that included outings at the Longhorn Cavern State Park and the Flat Creek Estate along with shopping and sightseeing. We applaud our top producers for 2012. Thank you for believing in our products and obtaining those new members. CONVENTION TIME As Convention Co-Chairs, Grand Vice President Vogel and I are looking forward to visiting with the many delegates and guests at our 46th Grand Lodge Convention in Corpus Christi. The days will be filled with meetings but the evenings will include some wonderful entertainment and enjoyable events. We look forward to seeing you there. Hermann Sons mothers – enjoy a beautiful Mother’s Day on May 12! Fraternally, Mary Beam Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer

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Index Monthly Features Grand President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Calendar of Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer’s Bulletin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pioneer Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Medical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11 In Memoriam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Retirement Home News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 & 21 Fraternal Features Grand Lodge Convention to be held in Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . 1 "Hugs from Home" donors listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Ziemnicki inducted into Phi Beta Kappa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 German Fest set for May 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 State bowling tournament set for Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-15 Marketing Top producing agents recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 & 5-8 TOP Recommenders for March . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 100% Families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Falkenberg earns FICF designation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Roster of Agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 youth in action HSYC presents three scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15-16 Dance recital dates listed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Bandera County Lodge presents three camperships . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 DaCosta Youth host Easter party . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Hondo Victory to offer cash prizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Summer jobs available at HSYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Answers to puzzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Louise Schuetze Lodge offers Camp vouchers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Ferguson complete Eagle Scout project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Plate named to national team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Send us your show photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Alumni group organized at HSYC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Future Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 lodge

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Anton Wenzel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Albert Kypfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Austin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Bandera County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Bellville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Bernardo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Boerne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Brenham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Brunhilde . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Castroville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Cibolo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Columbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Columbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Converse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Corpus Christi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Cuero Family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 D'Hanis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DaCosta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Dallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Deanville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Dunlay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Edelweiss-Magnolia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 El Campo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Flatonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Fort Worth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Fredericksburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Gay Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 General Bee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Giddings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Harmonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Haskell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Helotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Hochheim-Prairie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Hondo Victory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Jourdanton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kerrville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Kirby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 La Grange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 La Vernia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Lockhart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Louise Schuetze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Marion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Maxwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 McGregor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Mission-Alamo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Moulton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 New Bielau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 New Braunfels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Niederwald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Old Glory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Paige . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Pershing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Plum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Poth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Rosenberg-Richmond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Rutersville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 San Marcos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Schulenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Seguin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Shiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Siemering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Spring Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Square Dancers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Vineta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Womack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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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) . editor Kathie Ninneman assistant editor Elaine H . Soto All news articles and photographs should be mailed to the Editor, Hermann Sons News, P .O . Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297-1941 . Deadline for each monthly issue is the 10th of the month of publication .

TOP Campaign sees big effort in March The Team of Outstanding Prospectors Campaign recognized 38 more TOP Recommenders for the month of March . This brings our total to 73 members recommending 91 new members to Hermann Sons in 2013 . Congratulations to the following March recommenders: recommender

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Zachary Baker, Pershing Lodge Camryn Barker, Prinz Solms Lodge Deborah Beisert, Giddings Lodge Kalie Bohnenberger, Seguin Lodge Hunter DeLeon, Cibolo Lodge (*) John Faecher Jr ., Boerne Lodge Abigail Friesenhahn, Marion Lodge Kayla Friesenhahn, Marion Lodge Alice Golla, Pershing Lodge Gail Heger, Schwertner Lodge Alvin Helmers, Fredericksburg Lodge Christian Hosinski, Yorktown Lodge (*) Abigail Kilpatrick, Anton Wenzel Lodge Jerry Krenek, Ellinger Lodge Barbara Lawhon, Louise Schuetze Lodge Casey Maertz, Bernardo Lodge Libbie Marsh, Prinz Solms Lodge Skylar Maurer, Spring Branch Lodge (*) Rian Millership, Bandera County Lodge Alissa Morris, Prinz Solms Lodge Devon McCluskey, Castroville Lodge Betty Nichols, La Vernia Lodge Diane Oeken, Louise Schuetze Lodge Alexix Ozuna, Spring Branch Lodge Michael Ray, Marion Lodge Olivia Romano, Prinz Solms Lodge Vanessa Rosales, New Braunfels Lodge (+) Braxton Sayles, Spring Branch Lodge Kenzie Sayles, Spring Branch Lodge John Seidel, New Braunfels Lodge Vivian Snell, Spring Branch Lodge Randall Staats, New Braunfels Lodge Jody Tschirhart, Castroville Lodge Luke Vilagi, Bandera County Lodge Jean Weynand, D’Hanis Lodge James Winkler, Harmonia Lodge (*) Alice Witte, Hochheim-Prairie Lodge Rae Lea Worrell, Shelby Lodge

Carol Krauss Teresa Saathoff Loretta Chilek Annette Roecker Judith Schulmeier Marilyn Vogt Lorene Bielke Lorene Bielke Carol Krauss Irene Schwertner Rebertha Duecker Judy Wolf Judith Schulmeier Tammy Gill Judith Schulmeier Terrel Maertz Teresa Saathoff Jennifer Reeves Cecilia Gagliardi Jennifer Reeves Eulla May Krueger Marlin Tanneberger Gary Falkenberg Jennifer Reeves Lorene Bielke Jennifer Reeves Tim Kolbe Sandra Duncan Sandra Duncan Tim Kolbe Jennifer Reeves Shirley Huebinger Glenford Boehme Eileen Heath Debbie Payne Judith Schulmeier John Langhoff Gary Falkenberg

(*) Recommended 2 new members (+) Recommended 3 new members your agents thank you for your recommendations. Jump on the recruiting bandwagon and be hermann sons Proud! recommend someone for hermann sons membership today!

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15 agents qualify for Grand President's Club Agents who qualify for the Grand President’s Club have written a minimum of 12 applications and generated at least $30,000 in premium income. A total of 15 agents qualified for this club in 2012. Howard Saathoff (Hondo Lodge No. 236) • 16th year to qualify for a club • 34 applications • $124,259 in premium income (first in the state) Al Stryk (Special Representative) • Ninth year to qualify for a club • 31 applications • $83,975 in premium income (second in the state) • $1,090,000 volume • National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors’ Service Award (awarded to FICs who have been an agent for at least two years, written at least 25 applications, written at least $1 million worth of insurance and maintained a persistency ratio of at least 90 percent) Gary Falkenberg (Special Representative) • 11th year to qualify for a club • 36 applications • $82,858 in premium income (third in the state) • Last Agent Standing Award (for agents who sell at least one insurance policy or one annuity contract each month in a calendar year). He is one of only four agents to earn this award all four years of the award’s existence. Ruth Bailey (Vineta Lodge No. 15) • Fourth year to qualify for a club (first year in Grand President's Club) • 29 applications • $51,913 in premium income (top 10 in the state) • Last Agent Standing Award

Marilyn Vogt (Special Representative) • Seventh year to qualify for a club • 53 applications (top 10 in the state) • $51,046 in premium income (top 10 in the state) • $1,405,000 volume (top 10 in the state) • Only agent this year to finish in the top 10 in all three sales categories • NAFIC Service Award Greg Sterner (Helotes Lodge No. 76) • Second year to qualify for a club • 35 applications • $50,820 in premium income (top 10 in the state) • $1,215,000 volume Jean Merchant (Retirement Home) • Fifth year to qualify for a club (five years as an agent, first years qualified for Grand President's Club) • 22 applications • $49,504 in premium income (top 10 in the state) Elizabeth Cutsinger (Poth Lodge No. 272) • Second year to qualify for a club • 12 applications • $44,855 in premium income (top 10 in the state) Shirley Faske (San Marcos Lodge No. 26) • Second year to qualify for a club (first year in Grand President's Club) • 13 applications • $40,199 in premium income (top 10 in the state) Gilbert Weiss (Richland Lodge No. 107) • 14th year to qualify for a club • 24 applications • $36,756 in premium income (top 10 in the state)

Hermann Sons welcomes our new 100% Families! City

Lodge

Agent

Garza Family x Cary - new member x Selena - new member x Brett - new member x Logan - new member 100% Family

San Antonio

Helotes Lodge No. 76

Veronica Trejo

City

Lodge

Agent

Coupland Lodge No. 113

Frances Krieg

Lodge

Agent

Boerne Lodge No. 25

Marilyn Vogt

Faecher Family John x Esther - new member Jacquie

Boerne

Sharon Tanneberger (La Vernia Lodge No. 180) • Seventh year to qualify for a club • 71 applications (third in state) • $34,703 in premium income • $2,402,000 volume (third in state) • NAFIC Service Award • Last Agent Standing Award Martin Lambrecht (Kirby Lodge No. 305) • Sixth year to qualify for a club • 14 applications • $32,797 in premium income Marlin Tanneberger (La Vernia Lodge No. 180) • 20th year to qualify for a club • 37 applications • $31,282 in premium income • $1,660,000 volume (top 10 in state) • NAFIC Service Award • 100% Family Award for signing up most new 100% Families in 2012 Teresa Saathoff (Special Representative) • Eighth year to qualify for a club • 82 applications (second in state) • $30,986 in premium income • $3,330,000 volume (first in state) • Last Agent Standing Award (one of only four agents to earn this award all four years of the award’s existence.

Falkenberg now an FICF

100% Family

Clemons Family Elgin x Everett Darien - new member Tonya Hailey 100% Family City

Carol Krauss (Special Representative) • 12th year to qualify for a club • 97 applications (first in state) • $35,002 in premium income • $2,770,000 volume (second in state) • NAFIC Service Award • New Adult Member Award for signing up most new adult members in 2012 • Last Agent Standing Award (she is one of only four agents to earn this award all four years of the award’s existence)

SAN ANTONIO – Hermann Sons Special Representative Gary Falkenberg is now a Fraternal Insurance Counsellor Fellow after having completed an advanced course of study. Brother Falkenberg was already an FIC. To earn the FICF designation, he 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. Brother Falkenberg completed all three last year. Only one other Hermann Sons agent, Al Stryk, is an FICF. Brother Falkenberg lives in Houston where he serves as president of Houston Lodge No. 100.

Gary Falkenberg

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Agents' Awards

Eleven agents qualify for Million Dollar Club

Agents who qualified for the Executive Club are pictured with Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Buddy Preuss, back, far right. They are, back, from left, Julius Dubcak, Debbie Payne, Tim Kolbe, Judith Schulmeier, Irene Schwertner, front, from left, Dorothy Luensmann, Charlene Meinen, Janice Kuhen and Sandra Duncan. Not pictured are Valerie Vick, Bobbie Polasek and Judy Wolf.

Agents who qualify for the Million Dollar Club have written a minimum of 12 applications with a total volume of at least $1 million. A total of 11 agents qualified for this club in 2012. Shirley Huebinger (New Braunfels Lodge No. 21) • 16th year to qualify for a club • 63 applications (top 10 in the state) • $1,815,000 volume (top 10 in the state) John Langhoff (Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90) • 14th year to qualify for a club • 49 applications (top 10 in the state) • $1,710,000 volume (top 10 in the state) Laura Tiffin (Cuero Family Lodge No. 82) • Second year to qualify for a club • 35 applications • $1,342,000 volume (top 10 in the state)

Agents earn Executive Club honors Agents who qualify for the Executive Club have written a minimum of 12 applications and generated at least $12,000 in premium income. A total of 12 agents qualified for this club in 2012. Valerie Vick (Jourdanton Lodge No. 310) • First year to qualify for a club • 16 applications • $25,949 in premium income Bobbie Polasek (Gonzales Lodge No. 175) • Sixth year to qualify for a club • 38 applications • $22,340 in premium income Janice Kuhen (San Marcos Lodge No. 26) • Sixth year to qualify for a club • 14 applications • $21,068 in premium income Tim Kolbe (Special Representative) • 11th year to qualify for a club • 64 applications (top 10 in the state) • $17,539 in premium income • $2,155,000 volume (top 10 in the state) Sandra Duncan (Spring Branch Lodge No. 127) • Fifth year to qualify for a club • 46 applications • $17,094 in premium income • $1,028,000 volume • Last Agent Standing Award (for agents who sell at least one life insurance policy or one annuity contract each month in a calendar year) Charlene Meinen (Plum Lodge No. 238) • 10th year to qualify for a club • 18 applications • $16,982 in premium income

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Judith Schulmeier (Kirby Lodge No. 305) • Eighth year to qualify for a club • 68 applications (top 10 in the state) • $15,062 in premium income • $1,955,000 volume (top 10 in the state) • Last Agent Standing Award (for agents who sell at least one life insurance policy or one annuity contract each month in a calendar year) • National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors’ Service Award (awarded to FICs who have been an agent for at least two years, written at least 25 applications, written at least $1 million worth of insurance and maintained a persistency ratio of at least 90 percent) Irene Schwertner (Schwertner Lodge No. 307) • Third year to qualify for a club • 16 applications • $13,940 in premium income Debbie Payne (Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161) • First year to qualify for a club • Newcomer of the Year • 12 applications • $13,504 in premium income Julius Dubcak (Austin Lodge No. 120) • First year to qualify for a club • 13 applications • $13,156 in premium income

Russell Swize (Karnes City Lodge No. 215) • Fifth year to qualify for a club • 41 applications • $1,300,000 volume Roxy Pruski (Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80) • Second year to qualify for a club • 49 applications (top 10 in the state) • $1,225,000 volume Ronald Wiatrek (Stockdale Lodge No. 316) • Fourth year to qualify for a club • 24 applications • $1,165,000 volume Dianna Stricker (Biry Lodge No. 283) • First year to qualify for a club • 43 applications • $1,115,000 volume Becki Carley (New Braunfels Lodge No. 21) • First year to qualify for a club • 27 applications • $1,025,000 volume Glenford Boehme (Castroville Lodge No. 71) • 15th year to qualify for a club • 46 applications • $1,020,000 volume • Last Agent Standing Award (for agents who sell at least life insurance policy or one annuity contract each month in a calendar year) • National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counsellors’ Service Award (awarded to FICs who have been an agent for at least two years, written at least 25 applications, written at least $1 million worth of insurance and maintained a persistency ratio of at least 90 percent)

Dorothy Luensmann (Zuehl Lodge No. 163) • Third year to qualify for a club • 22 applications • $12,309 in premium income

Pearl Hunt (Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34) • Second year to qualify for a club • 41 applications • $1,005,000 volume

Judy Wolf (Yorktown Lodge No. 36) • Second year to qualify for a club • 29 applications • $12,159 in premium income

Jennifer Reeves (Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136) • First year to qualify for a club • 41 applications • $1,005,000 volume

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Agents' Awards

Special awards were presented to two agents at the Agents’ Awards Banquet. Marlin Tanneberger, left, was presented with the Most New 100% Families Award. Carol Krauss received the Most New Adult Members Award. They are pictured with Grand Qualifiers for the Million Dollar Club are pictured with Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss. Joyce Lamensky from Preuss, back, far right. They are, back, from left, Ronald Wiatrek, Glenford Boehme, John Langhoff, Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge No. 85 received the award for Most Russell Swize, front, from left, Laura Tiffin, Dianna Stricker, Shirley Huebinger, Pearl Hunt and Becki New Annuity Contracts and Ben Sustr from Schulenburg Lodge Carley. Not pictured are Jennifer Reeves and Roxy Pruski. No. 14 received the Most Newborn Policies Award.

Four agents qualified for the Last Agent Standing Award for the fourth year in a row. Three of them are pictured with Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Buddy Preuss. They are, from left, Gary Falkenberg, Teresa Saathoff and Carol Krauss. Not pictured is Ben Sustr.

Agents qualifying for a club for the first time in 2012 were treated to a sparkling wine toast in their honor. Pictured with Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss and wife Elizabeth are, from left, Debbie Payne, Becki Carley and husband Stuart, Dianna Stricker and daughter Lillian, and Julius Dubcak and wife Jeannie.

Recipients of the Last Agent Standing Award for 2012 are pictured with Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Buddy Preuss, back, far right. They are, back, from left, Sharon Tanneberger, Glenford Boehme, Gary Falkenberg, Judith Schulmeier, front, from left, Teresa Saathoff, Carol Krauss, Sandra Duncan and Ruth Bailey. Not pictured is Ben Sustr.

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Trek through Longhorn Cavern part of Agents Weekend Hermann Sons agents and their guests were treated to a visit to the Longhorn Cavern State Park on the Friday night of their weekend in Marble Falls. Some ventured down the 52 steps into the cave where they received a guided tour and enjoyed their dessert. The tour guide gave an informative presentation on how the cave was formed and the history of its discovery. She even pointed out the bats that live in the cave. Joining Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss and wife Elizabeth for the evening was granddaughter Kennedy and her parents, far left.

Agents receive awards during annual banquet Cont'd. from Pg. 1 Ana Vasquez and Administrative Assistant Megan Valdez. Special guests for the weekend were members of the Grand Committee including Past Grand President Leroy Muehlstein and wife Linda, Grand Vice PresidentSecretary/Treasurer Mary Beam and husband Mike,

Grand Vice President-Investments Harry Werland and wife Debra, Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel and wife Bernice and Grand Vice President Preuss’ wife Elizabeth. Members of the Grand Finance Committee present included Janice Kuhen, Jack Larned and wife Dianne, Wilburn Pargmann and wife Mary, Paul Heath and wife Eileen and Sandra Jones and husband Sam.

Also in attendance were Public Relations Director Kathie Ninneman and Assistant Public Relations Director Elaine Soto. At the conclusion of the evening, Grand Vice President Preuss announced that next year’s banquet will be held in Dallas. Photos and lists of the winners of all the awards appear on this page and pages 1, 5, 6 and 7.

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Pioneers 70 Years miLdRed j. meyeR La Vernia Lodge No. 180

60 Years RALPH edwARd josePH Harmonia Lodge No. 1 HeLen HenRiettA bARHAm Comfort Lodge No. 2 cuRtis e. meieR Taylor Lodge No. 3 bARbARA A. dieLmAnn gLAdys w. stAPPeR Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 biLLy t. HiLL Waco-Robinson Lodge No. 4 cLARence H. kLeseL Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 cyntHiA f. scHwARz Vineta Lodge No. 15 joHn b. bLALock LARRy m. findLey w.d. steinHAueR dAnieL L. tAyLoR Siemering Lodge No. 32 Louie A. cARteR Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 m.e. HAuscHiLd jR. ARLen R. HAuscHiLd Seguin Lodge No. 37

joyce j. woRd Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 H.c. LucksingeR jR. Austin Lodge No. 120 fReddie o. boeckeR miLton H. zAndeR Womack Lodge No. 135 dennis e. cote Pershing Lodge No. 160 myRnA P. scHneideR Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 kAtHy L. wiedeRstein Zuehl Lodge No. 163 wiLLiAm m. mccLAin New Bern Lodge No. 173 RonALd w. gRueneR Sealy Lodge No. 239 cHARLes e. kReuz Da Costa Lodge No. 265 eLizAbetH u. cHAnoine imAgene A. cox tHeResA AdeLA kneese Poth Lodge No. 272 jeRRy d. odstRciL Deanville Lodge No. 301

50 Years ARtHuR j. HARdin fRitz w. kLAbunde Harmonia Lodge No. 1

eRin betH fRisbie Yorktown Lodge No. 36 gAyLe Anne bARnes eRic bLAiR beckeR jAckie deAn cRAft jAmes Lee cRAft susAn AdeLe mooRe PHyLLis m. PAgeL Seguin Lodge No. 37 mARgARet m. cRenweLge cARoLyn kAy HeRboRt Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 Vincent j. stARustkA Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 juLie A.g. LundgRen donnA m. ReeH Castroville Lodge No. 71 jeAnine m. PotteR Helotes Lodge No. 76 wiLLiAm o. zAndeR jR. cRAig ALLen zAndeR Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80

mARie wood El Paso Lodge No. 133

PeARLie tumis Rutersville Lodge No. 152

gARy w. wAgneR New Ulm Lodge No. 70

tRAcey R. AguiLAR Schulenburg Lodge No. 14

LA VeRne i. oPPeRmAnn Pershing Lodge No. 160

Renee m. LubiAnski PAtRiciA susie mccARty Vineta Lodge No. 15

joHn A. tscHoePe Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174

kARL RAy Hunt edwARd s. RAkowitz sR. Siemering Lodge No. 32

Vicki m. sweAt Sealy Lodge No. 239 cARL w. sAntLeben La Coste Lodge No. 261 edwin e. ALbeRt Poth Lodge No. 272 wiLLiAm d. webeR Dunlay Lodge No. 285

Catherine Holmes Wall has received her 60-year membership pin. sister Wall lives in austin and is a member of Louise schuetze Lodge No. 3. she became a member april 14, 1952.

tHomAs m. goss iii geRALd tHomAs goss debRA Ann RuLey Montgomery Lodge No. 315

PAige b. gReeVen Austin Lodge No. 120

joHn HenRy beckeR Brenham Lodge No. 6

fRAnces A. buesing Cuero Family Lodge No. 82

doRotHy mARie doRAn Plum Lodge No. 238

HowARd edwin PRinz Coupland Lodge No. 113

timotHy R. scHRoedeR Lockhart Lodge No. 64

PAmeLA gAyLe Vogt Boerne Lodge No. 25

cHARLes L. VAHLenkAmP Old Glory Lodge No. 228

w.A. mcfARLing iii Houston Lodge No. 100

wARRen R. kneuPPeR Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136

micHeLLe d. mccLuRe Dallas Lodge No. 22

scott dAVid kimbLe Karnes City Lodge No. 215

tAnyA L. jAcob Weesatche Lodge No. 96

kAtHRyn Ann toRRey donnA eLAine weLLs Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3

kARen sue Posey fRAnk R. RiddLe Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80

dAVid eugene bRoz sAmueL j. HRomAdkA New Bielau Lodge No. 205

teResA gAy jAnAk Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90

RufinA e. HeeP Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41

bobby j. HAgedoRn Peggy LeHmAn jAnsen Maxwell Lodge No. 75

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Lynn w. sHeffieLd Gonzales Lodge No. 175 jAy stuARt weLLmAn wAndA kAy bRAune west Washington Lodge No. 178 PAtRiciA Ann conAwAy RobeRt w. feRRy RAndALL P. RicHteR La Vernia Lodge No. 180

Tarver snedecor has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother snedecor lives in Brazoria and is a member of Brazosport Lodge No. 86. He has been a member since april 27, 1952. Brother snedecor is a third generation member of Hermann sons. His father and grandfather, William Kageler, were both members. His greatgreat-grandfather came from Germany in 1850. His grandfather, Frederick august (Fritz) Kageler, was one of the first settlers in Needville in Fort Bend County.

roy H. Fey of Louisville, Ky., has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother Fey is a member of ellinger Lodge No. 30. He became a member March 13, 1952.

robert (Bob) staats has received his 60-year membership pin. Brother staats, who lives in austin, is a member of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21. He has been a member since May 21, 1952.

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Are expired medications still safe to take? It is 2 a.m. and that cough and stuffy nose you have been battling is still keeping you up. You reach for the nighttime cold relief medicine only to find it expired a few months ago. If you take a dose to ease your symptoms, will you be putting yourself at risk? This situation is a relatively common occurrence. Many medicine cabinets are stocked with over-the-counter drugs as well as prescription medications that may be past their expira-

Medical Notes tion dates. It is a good idea to routinely discard expired medicines, but if you happen to take a drug that has passed its expiration date, you will most likely suffer no ill effects. According to the Harvard Medical School Family Health

Guide, the expiration date on a medicine is not the date when a drug becomes hazardous. Rather, it marks the period of time after which a drug company can no longer guarantee the efficacy of the medication. Since 1979, drug manufacturers selling medications in the United States have been required by the Food and Drug Administration to stamp an expiration date on their products. This is the date until which the manufacturer can still guarantee full potency

of the drug. Expiration dates also may be a marketing ploy. Francis Flaherty, a retired FDA pharmacist, has said drug manufacturers put expiration dates on products for marketing purposes rather than scientific reasons. It doesn’t make financial sense to a company to have products on the shelves for years. Therefore, most drug manufacturers will not do long-term testing on products to confirm if they will be effective 10 to 15 years after

manufacture. The U.S. military has conducted its own studies with the help of the FDA. FDA researchers tested more than 100 over-thecounter and prescription drugs. Around 90 percent were proven to still be effective long past the expiration date – some for more than 10 years. Drugs that are stored in cool, dark places have a better chance of lasting because the fillers used in the See MEDICAL, Pg. 11

In Memoriam of Our Deceased Members JOE A. ZISSA Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Aug. 1, 2009 • Age 88

IDA L. SEDLAR Converse Lodge No. 157 Died Jan. 2, 2013 • Age 69

SHIRLEY B. CHENAULT Comfort Lodge No. 2 Died Feb. 18, 2013 • Age 77

YVONNE M. TAPP Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died March 2, 2013 • Age 94

DENNIS RAY BUKOWSKI Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died April 6, 2012 • Age 66

WILLIAM L.R. REIMERS Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Jan. 14, 2013 • Age 86

STEPHEN C. FLUSCHE Stern Lodge No. 143 Died Feb. 18, 2013 • Age 26

FRANCES L. BERAN Deanville Lodge No. 301 Died March 3, 2013 • Age 85

ELEANOR ELLIOTT Karnes City Lodge No. 215 Died Aug. 25, 2012 • Age 96

IRVING LINICK Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Jan. 14, 2013 • Age 89

FRANCES M. LAMPMAN Fort Worth Lodge No. 33 Died Feb. 19, 2013 • Age 87

LORENE T. ZIGMOND Kirby Lodge No. 305 Died March 4, 2013 • Age 84

ORA C. SPITTLER Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Oct. 19, 2012 • Age 89

CALVIN R. LANGENBERG Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 Died Jan. 14, 2013 • Age 61

JOSEPHINE H. MUELLER Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Feb. 5, 2013 • Age 88

ALLIE I. HEIDRICH Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 Died Feb. 19, 2013 • Age 87

CATHERINE L. WALL Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died March 4, 2013 • Age 85

EDWARD E. BRZOZOWSKI Gonzales Lodge No. 175 Died Dec. 4, 2012 • Age 92

JUSTEIN W. OSMENT Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died Jan. 15, 2013 • Age 91

DIANA LEE JONES Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Feb. 8, 2013 • Age 76

DIKES GREEN Gonzales Lodge No. 175 Died Feb. 21, 2013 • Age 88

JOHN G. BUTLER JR. Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died March 4, 2013 • Age 77

BODO W.F. DANNHARDT Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Dec. 16, 2012 • Age 63

JOHN STEPHEN YEGLIC Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Jan. 23, 2013 • Age 87

LEROY W. RABENALDT Yorktown Lodge No. 36 Died Feb. 8, 2013 • Age 87

LEE ROY FRANKE Orange Grove Lodge No. 292 Died Feb. 22, 2013 • Age 90

NORMAN K. HURT Siemering Lodge No. 32 Died March 5, 2013 • Age 54

JAMES LOUIS HILBURN Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47 Died Dec. 17, 2012 • Age 93

LILLIAN M. HAHNE Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 Died Jan. 25, 2013 • Age 86

MARVIN R. VOIGT Seguin Lodge No. 37 Died Feb. 9, 2013 • Age 84

VIOLA ROHAN Yorktown Lodge No. 36 Died Feb. 24, 2013 • Age 73

LOUIS P. LEHMANN Giddings Lodge No. 54 Died March 5, 2013 • Age 93

AMPARO SAN MIGUEL Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Dec. 19, 2012 • Age 88

MINNIE DARDEN Roscoe Lodge No. 257 Died Jan. 27, 2013 • Age 97

ERNA KASCH Bexar Lodge No. 306 Died Feb. 9, 2013 • Age 100

IRENE S. HENNEKE Bernardo Lodge No. 243 Died Feb. 24, 2013 • Age 100

ISABELLA SOMMERLATTE Brenham Lodge No. 6 Died March 7, 2013 • Age 92

LORENA MAPLES Rosenberg-Richmond Lodge No. 85 Died Dec. 23, 2012 • Age 94

AMELIA F. POKORNY Taylor Lodge No. 3 Died Jan. 30, 2013 • Age 97

ANNIE MARBURGER Moulton Lodge No. 59 Died Feb. 11, 2013 • Age 95

LUCIAN J. LASKOWSKI Kirby Lodge No. 305 Died Feb. 26, 2013 • Age 68

MICHAEL F. GULITZ Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died March 7, 2013 • Age 79

JOE ROBERT HAYS Harmonia Lodge No. 1 Died Dec. 26, 2012 • Age 90

STEPHEN A. KELLER Columbia Lodge No. 66 Died Jan. 31, 2013 • Age 60

HELMUT A. BORKOWSKI Kerrville Lodge No. 12 Died Feb. 11, 2013 • Age 88

JOSEPH H. BIPPERT Castroville Lodge No. 71 Died Feb. 27, 2013 • Age 99

THOMAS E. HALL JR. Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died March 8, 2013 • Age 70

BARBARA T. WITTEN Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Dec. 31, 2012 • Age 83

MELVIN H. WELLMANN Washington Lodge No. 178 Died Feb. 2, 2013 • Age 80

ERVIN V. PESEK Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90 Died Feb. 13, 2013 • Age 89

FRANKLIN J. STOCKING Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died Feb. 28, 2013 • Age 80

WARREN B. LYTLE Prinz Solms Lodge No. 136 Died March 10, 2013 • Age 91

ESTHER M. DEVINEY Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 Died Jan. 1, 2013 • Age 92

ALPHONSE THEIS Poth Lodge No. 272 Died Feb. 4, 2013 • Age 84

ROSE ANNE FINUCANE Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 Died Feb. 17, 2013 • Age 70

EDNA E. KELLEY Pershing Lodge No. 160 Died March 2, 2013 • Age 101

ALBERTHA RUTH ROGERS Vineta Lodge No. 15 Died March 12, 2013 • Age 80

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Ziemnicki inducted into Phi Beta Kappa

In Memoriam

Donations to the Retirement Home Fund in Memory of: MARIBELLE DLUGOSH EUGENE A. KRAUSS MELVIN OTT SYBIL M. RIBA EVELYN RUTKOWSKI AMPARO SAN MIGUEL LOUIS H. SMASAL FRANK STOCKING BERNIC E. WERNLI DENNIS WAYNE ZENNER Donor: Pershing Lodge No. 160

Anna Marie Ziemnicki is pictured with her parents, Aida Kennedy Ziemnicki and Houston agent Jerry Ziemnicki, at Southern Methodist University’s induction ceremony held March 3 for the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Anna is graduating in May with honors, majoring in political science and French and minoring in English. She will begin law school in the fall at the University of Texas School of Law. Brother Ziemnicki is a member of Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge No. 47. Anna and her mother belong to Ellinger Lodge No. 30.

Medical Notes Cont'd. from Pg. 10 product will not separate or start to break down as they might in a warm, humid environment. Storing medicines in the refrigerator can prolong their shelf life. Although a pharmacist cannot legally advise consumers to use medication past an expiration date, most over-the-counter pain relievers and drugs in pill form should still be fine. Certain liquid antibiotics and drugs made up of organic materials can expire faster than others. For those who still want to err on the safe side, routinely clean out medications from cabinets once they expire. However, if an expired medication is taken by mistake, there’s little need to worry about potentially adverse effects.

LUCILLE M. BOHL ELIZABETH J. FREI ALBINA M. HANNAH Donor: Vineta Lodge No. 15 HARVEY HAUFLER Donor: Comfort Lodge No. 2

German Fest St. John’s Lutheran Church Church Service 10 a.m.

Sunday, May 19 Deanville Fire Station Activities throughout the day 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. German Style Food - $8 per plate: 11 a.m. until Sold Out German snacks throughout the day

All Day Events:

Kid’s Place, Bouncy House, Face Painting, Marketplatz Antique Tractors and Cars, Domino Table, Washers

Live Music: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Bring your chairs - enjoy the day in costume! Call 979-224-5144 for information, drawing tickets

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MARTHA NAKAMURA Donors: Paul & Eileen Heath RAYMOND S. SCHULTZ IRMA WEBERNICK WILBERT HORSTMANN Donor: Brenham Lodge No. 6 HARVEY D. HAUFLER Donor: Mabel Bunn DAVID J. RICHARDSON Donor: Paige Lodge No. 154

JAMES VALIS CAROLYN VALIS Donor: Bea Jones ANNIE L. FRYSAK CLARENCE R. KUPATT JOSEPH B. MITCHERLING DELWIN A. SALM Donor: Da Costa Lodge No. 265 NORMAN K. HURT MAURICE THIENPONT ROGER BILL PONS Donor: Siemering Lodge No. 32 EMMA W. DRAEGER RAYMOND LOEWE Donor: Burton Lodge No. 55 MELVIN L. ADAM JAY LEE OSCAR GEYER JOHN W. SIMMANG HAROLD GENE ROGERS RAYMOND C. PATOPRSTY JOE ROBERT HAYS IRVING LINICK WILLIAM L. REIMERS GERHARD M. STRAUCH ALFRED B. ALLEN JOHN S. YEGLIC SR. DENNIS RAY BUKOWSKI BODO W.F. DANNHARDT THEODORE C. LEMM JR. GERALD M. BORCHERS Donor: Harmonia Lodge No. 1

Donations to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in Memory of: JOYCE ANN SUMMERS Donor: Houston Lodge No. 100

JOSEPHINE MUELLER Donor: Joyce Liberato

AUGUSTA STURM LORELEI DEFFENBAUGH Donors: Jack & Dianne Larned

NORMA LEE SHUMBERA Donor: New Bielau Lodge No. 205

Donations to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp in Memory of: RAYMOND S. SCHULTZ IRMA WEBERNICK WILBERT HORSTMANN Donor: Brenham Lodge No. 6

MARIE KNIBBE Donor: Spring Branch Lodge No. 127

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2013 Chili Cook-off at Home a rousing success

COMFORT – The residents at the Retirement Home extend a great big THANK YOU to everybody who participated in any way to help make the Chili and Bean Cook-off such a rousing success. They are indeed very grateful for those who came to compete in the cook-offs – in spite of the predicted foul weather. A special thank you goes to all the lodges for purchasing tickets for the annual prize drawings. They hope to see even more people come next year to help celebrate the 25th Annual Chili Cook-off and the 20th Annual Bean Cook-off. Guests and visitors who registered since the last report were Rodney and Linda Brown, Andrews; Margaret and Stan Paradowski, Virginia Beach, Virginia; Randy and Karen Locke, Montgomery; K. McDaniel, San Antonio; Ed Habenicht, Bandera; Matt and Janet Howell, Austin (La Vernia Lodge No. 180); Myrt Telken, Comfort; Kathleen Weltch, San Antonio; Helena Campos, Spring Branch; Ken Langley, Center Point; and Chuck Graustein, San Antonio (Pershing Lodge No. 160). March 8-10 were Chili and Beans Cook-off days. Friday night started out with jambalaya, tossed salad and bread sticks for supper followed by dancing in the Rec Room with music provided by Jim

Jim Stateczny provided the musical entertainment for the Friday night dance in the Rec Room at the Home.

Bill Schmidt celebrated his birthday with visitors and friends on March 3. Pictured are, from left, Frances Rognier; Bill’s dad, Leroy Schmidt; resident Beverly Anderson; Bill (standing proud); and The children and in-laws of Bob and Elsie Anderson took part in neighbors Debbie, Beverly and Louis. the Chili Cook-off. Pictured are, from left, Hunter Boxwell, Jim Cantrell, Phillip Boxwell, Burt Anderson, Mary Boxwell and Lisa Cantrell.

Members of the DeSalme and Bissex families are pictured at the Chili Cook-off. They are, back, from left, William DeSalme, Lynette DeSalme, Cynthia Ormsby, Billie DeSalme, Richard Bissex, Darrell DeSalme, Jerome Kiolbassa, Debra Kiolbassa, front, from left, Brandee DeSalme, Steven Payton, Robert DeSalme, Danielle DeSalme and Brandon Saia. Stateczny. Much of the enjoyment of our annual Chili and Bean Cookoff is having family and friends join in the fun. Some participated in the competitions while others just watched. The family of Bob and Elsie Anderson participated. Daughters Lisa Cantrell and Mary Boxwell and their son Burt competed against their sons-in-law, Jim Cantrell and Phillip Boxwell. The girls were

Madysen Gunnink assisted resident Eddie Butts with selling popcorn.

certain to win. Right? Wrong! The guys won third place in the amateur chili competition. But, they are bound and determined to come again next year to try again. Family members of residents Billie DeSalme and Richard Bissex enjoyed a day of fun during the Chili Cook-off while cooking their very own recipes. The teams included William and Lynette DeSalme (Team Chili Willie), Sissi Ormsby and Steven Payton (Team Yahtzee) and Debbie and Jerome Kiolbassa (Camo & Ammo Chili). They did their best and had three good pots of chili but none made it in to the winners' circle. The guys enjoyed listening to the girls exchange memories from their Girl Scout days like putting soap on the pots for easier cleanup and making sure each had a plastic bag tied to a tree to keep the area clean. See RESIDENTS, Pg. 13

Firecracker SAM, aka Billie DeSalme, with friend and helper, Brandon Saia, prepares to make the rounds. They did a fantastic job selling Billie’s Hot and Not So Hot Spicy Firecrackers, dynamite sticks filled with chili fixin’s, Chili Cook-off Cajun Sauce and cedar walking sticks made by resident Eddie Butts!

Dax and Kierstan Gunnink provided free entertainment for children who came to the Chili Cook-Off. Plastic Easter eggs and stickers were available for decorating. Pony beads and T-shirt strips were furnished so participants could make their own jewelry or headbands.

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Retirement Home Residents welcome family visitors, celebrate Easter Cont'd. from Pg. 12 Additional family members, Brandee DeSalme, Darrell DeSalme, Danielle DeSalme, Robert DeSalme and friends, Brandon Saia and Danielle Grayson, joined later and ate Frito pie. Brandon Saia did a wonderful job helping “Firecracker Sam” sell items from the Scholarship Store. All had a good time and are looking forward to returning for the 2014 celebration. On March 19, Rosie Franklin’s daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Stan Paradowski, her grandsons, Dylan and Travis, and her granddaughter, Melody, came to visit from Virginia Beach, Virginia. Later in the week, Margaret and Stan’s other daughter, Wendy Wheat, and Rosie’s great-granddaughter, Kaitlyn Wheat, arrived from Boulder, Colorado. Rosie reports all had a wonderful time. On March 23, residents Joyce Liberato and Harvey Tegtmeyer left on a casual trip to Panama City, Florida, to visit Harvey’s sister Doreen. On the way, they made stops in Houston to see Joyce’s sister-in-law Josephine Somers and family and in Beaumont to see Joyce’s sister Jeanne Rhodes and family. Other stops were in Lake Charles, Biloxi and Pensacola. They reported enjoying all the sights along the way. Monthly chapel service was conducted on March 25. Immanuel Lutheran of Comfort Pastor Shelley Simmont, with resident Al Schroeder assisting, administered Holy Communion. Resident Kathy Bender played the piano for the singing of hymns. On Easter Sunday, Rosie Franklin’s son-in-law and daughter, Scott and Mary Hall, joined Rosie and her granddaughter, Kaysi Anna Craig, to attend church service. After church, they went to Bandera for an Easter meal with Rosie’s daughter and son-in-law, Katy and Ronnie Richards, Mary’s sons, Aaron and Baley, and friends. Rosie reports that the weather turned stormy and they all gave thanks for the blessing of rain.

Resident Woody McClure enjoys being with his visitors, Cindy and Freddie Smith from Mesquite.

Residents Bob and Elsie Anderson, from left, Vernell Homilius and Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss enjoy drinks, food and fellowship.

From left, the Home’s resident musicians, Don Raines, Kathy Bender and “Cowboy” Al Schroeder, entertain the cooks, residents and guests.

March birthdays were celebrated with cake and ice cream on March 26 after the noon meal. From left, honorees Bill Schmidt, Harvey Tegtmeyer and “Cowboy” Al Schroeder are pictured. Staff member Nora Roark was unavailable for the photo. From left, country singer Jeannie Seely, resident Gerry Peyronel, country singer Gene Watson, residents Kathy Bender and Rosie Franklin, Rosie’s sister-in-law, Peggy Allen, and resident Vernell Homilius are pictured following the “An Evening of Traditional Country” performance at the Cailloux Theater in Kerrville on March 10.

Anne Spaeth, left, receives her winnings for guessing the closest to the number of bottle caps in a jar. Resident Beverly Anderson conducted the game and presented the prize. This reporter is happy and grateful to report that the Easter evening stormy weather dumped almost half an inch of much-needed rain and the strong winds took down only one tree here at “the Home.” March may have come in like a lamb – but it went out like a lion! Isn’t that supposed to be the other way around? – Helen Widner

New chef Matt Henn and kitchen helper Lisa Powell presented residents with an Easter dinner fit for royalty – glazed ham, sweet potatoes with pecans, broccoli, deviled eggs, hot rolls and pineapple-mandarin orange cheesecake. Most residents went to visit relatives and friends. Those who remained at “the Home” celebrated with their Hermann Sons family.

On March 17, resident Lillian Wehmeyer had family visitors. Pictured are, from left, grandson-in-law Matt Howell, Sister Lillian, granddaughter Janet Howell, great-grandsons Isaiah and Chanson Howell, great-granddaughter Aislynn Howell, son Darrell and daughter-in-law Melanie Wehmeyer.

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State bowling tournament scheduled for Austin SAN ANTONIO – The 49th annual Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament will be held July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4 at Dart Bowl, 5700 Grover Ave., Austin. The rules for this year’s tournament are as follows. 1. All entrants must be a member of Hermann Sons as of July 27, 2013. 2. Non USBC bowlers may pay an affiliate membership fee of $20, which will provide high score recognition. 3. Handicap is 90% from 220 for each bowler per event. 4. IMPORTANT - READ CAREFULLY: It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to determine that the submitted average is correct. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify the score if submitted average is lower than correct average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average. However, corrections in averages may be permitted up to the completion of the first game of a series. Every entry blank must have each bowler’s highest USBC Certified 20112012 book average based on 21 games or more at the time of participation in the tournament. Bowlers not having a 20112012 average must use highest 2012-2013 book average based on 21 games. Bowlers not having a 2011-2012 or 2012-2013 book average must use 2013 Summer average of nine games or more in one league at time of participation. Bowlers not having any of the above averages must enter with scratch average of 220. ABC Rule 319(A-2) is waived (10 or more pins increase in average). A: 2011-2012 yearbook average. B: 2012-2013 yearbook average. C: Summer 2013 average (nine games or more in one sanctioned league at time of participation). 5. All bowlers must check in 30 minutes before scheduled to bowl and should present their current USBC Certified card. 6. Entry closing date is July 1, 2013. 7. Any appeal or protest must be made prior to the payment of prizes. USBC Rule #329. See RULES, Pg. 15

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Rules listed Cont'd. from Pg. 14 8. Make check payable to HERMANN SONS STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT. 9. Positively no entries accepted after closing date as defined in USBC Rule #310A. 10. NO ENTRIES WILL BE RECORDED UNTIL MONEY IS RECEIVED. 11. No entry fee will be returned after being received. 12. Entry is $16 per event. All Events is $2 optional. 13. 100% of the prize money will be returned to bowlers. 14. All winners’ averages will be verified before distribution of prize fund. 15. Prize ratio will be at least one for every five entries in team, singles and doubles. 16. Prize ratio for All Events will be one prize for every 20 entries. 17. Plaques will be awarded to each event’s first place winners. 18. Multiple participation will not be allowed, except in cases of emergency where a bowler who has not participated already can not be found. At least three officers of the Executive Board must approve the substitute. This can only occur in the Team Event and Doubles Event. The decision of the Executive Board shall be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule 329. 19. Two separate tournaments with two separate prize lists: one for USBC female members only and one for USBC male members only. 20. Average Adjustment USBC Rule 319E will apply. 21. No previous prize winnings need be reported. 22. USBC Rules will prevail in all instances not herein covered. 23. SQUAD TIMES (TEAM CAPTAIN WILL BE NOTIFIED OF DATE TO BOWL): – Opening ceremony will be held on July 27, 2013, at 12 noon. – Singles/Doubles - Saturday, July 27 and Aug. 3, at 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. – Team - Sunday, July 28 and Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. Additional squads may be added during the course of the tournament, however no squad may be added after the final squad on Aug. 4, 2013, at 11 a.m. unless tournament is extended due to number of entries and upon approval of USBC. Secretary may drop squad if not enough bowlers. 24. Two free team entries for 2013 Tournament (one male and one female) will be drawn for at the Annual Meeting on July 27, 2013. 25. Lanes will be dressed before first and third squads.

Adele Boehme

Lauren Hlavaty

Lauren Voigt

Three receive HSYC scholarships COMFORT – Adele Boehme, Lauren Hlavaty and Lauren Voigt are this year’s recipients of the three Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarships! Of the 36 applicants, these winners will each receive $1,000 for their first semesters of college. They each submitted an application, scholastic record, reference letters and an essay about how being a Hermann Sons camper helped shape her. Adele Boehme, daughter of Curtis and Staci Boehme, attends Hondo High School. She plans to attend Texas A&M University and major in business. Amongst other accomplishments, Adele is National Honor Society president, 4-H Club vice president and Student Council parliamentarian. She was named District Defensive Most Valuable Player for her varsity volleyball team and she was on the Homecoming Court. Outside of school, she is a member of her church choir, she participates in highway trash pickup, she is the assistant for a religion class and more. In her essay, she reflected upon the value of meeting new people when she said, “Living in a small town, I have had the same group of friends since elementary school. Before Camp, I never had any desire to meet new people because I thought the friends I had were enough. […] However, little did I know, Hermann Sons Camp would completely change my perspective about meeting people. I slowly emerged from my shell and became comfortable socializing with all the girls that surrounded me, whether it was in archery, swimming, basketball, volleyball, ceramics, recreational games or Adventures in Nature. My new friends enjoyed doing the same things as I and, in turn, we got along perfectly. I met

many different enjoyable people at Camp that I will always remember, including Sarah, Sam and Alexis. They are now my life-long friends and I am thankful that Hermann Sons Youth Camp gave me the opportunity to meet such amazing people.” Lauren Hlavaty, daughter of Brian Hlavaty and Tina Svatek, is from Ganado and attends Ganado High School. She plans to major in business at The University of Texas at Austin. Lauren has been competitive in varsity volleyball, club volleyball, varsity basketball, varsity track and one-act play. She has been active in her community, including volunteering with Habitat for Humanity and vacation bible school. “Experiencing independence from my parents was an expedient way in which Hermann Sons Youth Camp helped mold me into the person I am today. Knowing how to be independent is something every adolescent should learn because eventually the time will come when one must leave the place they call home and live on their own,” wrote Lauren in her essay. Lauren Voigt, daughter of Wendel and Lynne’ Voigt, attends Pflugerville High School. She plans to study biomedical engineering at either Rice University or Texas A&M University. Amongst other accomplishments, Lauren was a counselor-in-training for two years at Hermann Sons Youth Camp. She has received the award for academic excellence in AP Chemistry, AP U.S. History, AP Environmental Science, Pre-AP Biology and Pre-AP World Geography. During her high school years she has been in the marching band, concert band, choir, church youth group, German Club, Key Club, National

Honor Society and other organizations inside and outside of school. Lauren’s full essay is below: "Today when I face a challenge, my hands don’t shake and I no longer feel a great sense of anxiety. My experiences as a camper at Hermann Sons Youth Camp significantly helped me on my road to battle against my nerves in a variety of situations. "When I packed my bags for Camp I added one thing that most campers don’t bring to Camp - my flute. I planned on participating in the Talent Show. But when it came time to actually audition, I was extremely nervous. It was the first time that I would have had to play in front of people who I didn’t know and I was worried about what they would think. I almost didn’t make it to the auditions. It took everything I had to actually walk across the courtyard to where the auditions were being held; I almost turned around. I followed through though! The counselors were extremely nice and supportive of me even though I was a little shaky. Later, I was excited when they posted the results and my name was on the list! "I didn’t start to get nervous again about playing in the Talent Show until I had made the trek up the hill to the Retirement Home and I had started warming up. What if I mess up? What if they don’t like it? These were thoughts that went through my head. When it was time for my act, the adrenaline kicked in and my heart was almost beating out of my chest. But I wanted to do this, so I took a deep breath and walked on to the “stage” with my music stand. I put my music up, placed my flute up to my mouth, took another deep breath and beautifully played the famous “Harry Potter” theme song. Before I knew it, I was done playing See SCHOLARSHIP, Pg. 16

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Scholarship recipients share HSYC experiences Cont'd. from Pg. 15 and everyone was clapping. It was such a wonderful feeling that I had performed successfully and gotten over my nerves. "Since then, I have had numerous band and now choir performances. I would say that nerves never really go away, but through my experience as a camper at Hermann Sons Camp I have learned how to successfully deal with my nerves and make them a positive aspect in my performances and my life. When I am asked what my fondest memory as a camper is I without hesitation say my performance playing my flute at the Talent Show at the Retirement Home!

"As I head on to college, I aspire to be in the university band and choir programs. I will take with me my experience that I had many years ago at Camp so that I will never let anything hinder me from my love of performing. Now, when I face a challenge like a difficult exam or a presentation, and my nerves kick in, I take a deep breathe, think of Hermann Sons Camp - relax and face the challenge head on knowing it is all going to be OK. Hermann Sons Camp had a positive impact on my life. It helped me face all of my life challenges with more confidence and I will always cherish and remember my days spent at Camp." The scholarship fund is named for Shannon Leigh Gaffney. Shannon was a past camper and counselor at

Hermann Sons Youth Camp who exemplified the spirit of Camp. Her final summer as a camper, she was chosen by counselors to receive the prestigious Best Camper Award, Camp’s top honor for campers. Shannon lost her battle with leukemia on Dec. 15, 1998, at the age of 21. In tribute to Shannon, her family and Camp administration started the Hermann Sons Youth Camp-Shannon Leigh Gaffney Scholarship. Her parents, Mike and Cathy, her twin brothers, Michael and Martin, and many of their family and friends continue to support the scholarship fund through fund-raising events and other activities. This fund provides college scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are current Hermann Sons members and past HSYC campers.

2013 Hermann Sons School of Dance Recital Dates School of Dance

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Bandera County June 8 Biry (Devine) May 25 Boerne May 19 Castroville May 18 Cibolo May 19 Comfort May 18 Corpus Christi May 18 Cuero May 25 Ganado April 27 Gonzales May 4 Hill Country June 2 Hill Country June 2 Hochheim-Prairie May 4 Hondo May 25 Karnes City May 11 Kirby May 11 La Vernia May 4 Lee County May 11 Lone Oak May 11 Luling May 4 New Braunfels June 9 New Braunfels June 9 Nixon-Smiley June 9 North West Bexar Co. June 8 Poth-Floresville TBA San Antonio June 1 Schulenburg June 1 Schulenburg June 1 Seguin June 1 Stockdale May 25

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2 p.m. TBA 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 5 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 2 p.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m. 3 p.m. 2 p.m. TBA 7 p.m. 1 p.m. 5 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 4 p.m.

Boerne Middle School North TBA Boerne Middle School North Medina Valley High School Fine Arts Center Jackson Auditorium, Texas Luthern University Comfort High School Auditorium Flour Bluff High School Auditorium Cuero High School Cafeteria Ganado High School Auditorium Gonzales Junior High Auditorium Smithson Valley High School Smithson Valley High School Yoakum High School Auditorium Medina Valley Fine Arts Center Karnes City High School Auditorium Kirby Middle School La Vernia High School Auditorium Giddings High School Auditorium La Vernia High School Auditorium Luling High School Performing Arts Center Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University Nixon-Smiley High School Cafetorium Edgewood Theatre for the Performing Arts TBA Edgewood Theatre for the Performing Arts Schulenburg Civic Center Schulenburg Civic Center Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University Stockdale High School Auditorium

240 West Johns Rd., Boerne TBA 240 West Johns Rd., Boerne 8395 FM 471 South, Castroville 1000 W. Court St., Seguin Hwy. 87 N., Comfort 2505 Waldron Rd., Corpus Christi 920 E. Broadway, Cuero 501 W. Devers, Ganado 426 N. College, Gonzales 14001 Hwy. 46 West, Spring Branch 14001 Hwy. 46 West, Spring Branch 100 Poth St., Yoakum 8395 FM 47 S., Castroville 400 N. Hwy. 123, Karnes City 5441 Old Seguin Road, Kirby 225 Bluebonnet Rd., La Vernia 2337 North Main, Giddings 225 Bluebonnet Rd., La Vernia 218 E. Travis, Luling 1000 W. Court St., Seguin 1000 W. Court St., Seguin 500 Rancho Road, Nixon 607 SW 34th St., San Antonio TBA 607 S.W. 34th St., San Antonio 1107 Hillje Ave., Schulenburg 1107 Hillje Ave., Schulenburg 1000 W. Court St., Seguin 500 S. Fourth St., Stockdale

The Da Costa, Goliad, Jourdanton and Yorktown schools of dance have already held their recitals.

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Youth in Action Bandera gives camperships

Da Costa Youth help with party

BANDERA – Three $100 scholarships were awarded to Bandera County Lodge junior members to assist with their Hermann Sons Youth Camp fees. Congratulations to recipients Jewel Emmons, Chloe Young and Tyler Trenkelbach. Applicants had to be in good standing, describe their outside activities and submit an essay on what Hermann Sons Youth Camp means to them. – Reporter

Da Costa Lodge No. 265 held its Easter Egg Hunt March 16. The Junior Chapter members assisted Youth Director Pam Dornak with the party. Members arrived early to hide the eggs and prepare the refreshments. There were crafts, games and door prizes. A special thank you goes to Pam Dornak for planning and organizing the Easter party. Thanks also go to Geraldine and James Venglar for making the punch and overseeing the refreshments and Lil Hosek and Pam Dornak for preparing the prizes. LEFT Spring Word Search Answers BELOW - Spring Word Scramble Answers 1. rabbit 2. umbrella 3. flower 4. butterfly 5. rain 6. grass 7. bloom 8. rainbow 9. chick 10. spring

Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 Graduate Cash Drawing Hondo Victory Lodge will hold a drawing and award up to FIVE $100.00 prizes to eligible 2013 high school graduates who are members of Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161. The prize will be in the form of a check. Names will be drawn on June 4. The winners only will be notified and are encouraged to attend the June 11 meeting to accept their check. For more information, call Verlie Nietenhoefer at 830-426-2847. To enter, the form below must be completed and received on or before May 31, 2013. Mail to: Verlie Nietenhoefer, Secretary Victory Lodge No. 161 1204 32nd St. Hondo, TX 78861 Please send a cap and gown picture for publication in the newspaper. (Photo will not be returned). The photo is not a requirement for the drawing, but will be appreciated.

Graduate Cash Drawing Entry Form

Summer Camp Jobs!!! Hermann Sons Youth Camp is seeking highly motivated men and women for summer employment.

Summer Positions Available: Counselor Food Service Worker Food Service Manager

Name Address Phone Number

Also, Nurse positions at Riverside for one week or more are available.

Come live the adventure of camp for a rewarding summer experience! For an application or more information visit our website at

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www.hermannsons.org (Click on the Employment Opportunities tab and then Camp) For more information contact Jennifer Cernosek, Executive Camp Director Hermann Sons Youth Camp PO Box 629; Comfort, TX 78013 Phone – 830-995-3223 ~ E-Mail – [email protected]

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Youth in Action Ferguson completes Eagle Scout project

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Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 2013 Hermann Sons Youth Camp Voucher Award Application

BULVERDE – Harrison E. Ferguson, a member of Zuehl Lodge No. 163, has completed his Eagle Scout project. The 16-year-old is a sophomore at Smithson Valley High School. His project involved pouring a 20-foot concrete sidewalk to the entrance of the office at Hillside Fellowship Church in Bulverde. He also mulched and lighted the walkway along the sidewalk. Harrison is a member of Boy Scout Troop 58 in Bulverde. At Smithson Valley High School he is on the swim team and track team. He will be a Counselor-inTraining at Hermann Sons Youth Camp this summer. He is the son of Russell and Sandra Ferguson and the grandson of Walter and Dorothy Luensmann.

Harrison Ferguson recently completed his Eagle Scout project in Bulverde. He is a member of Zuehl Lodge.

Lucas Plate named to Under-16 Team

NEW CANEY - On behalf of USA Football, Splendora freshman Lucas Plate was selected to compete on the 2013 U.S. Under-16 National Team. Plate’s selection was based on his football skill, leadership and character. On Feb. 6, the Under-16 U.S. National Team competed in Austin against the Canadian National Team in the inaugural Under-16 International Bowl. Plate was joined by a select group of athletes in participating in one of football’s true international competitions. USA Football is the only organization in America that can field national teams that represent the United States in the sport of football. Lucas is a resident of New Caney and is a member of Zuehl Lodge No. 163. He is the son of Danny and Carol Plate and the grandson of Dorothy and Walter Luensmann.

Rules: 1. Applicant MUST be a Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 member in good standing. 2. One applicant per application form. 3. Applicant MUST be registered to attend during the 2013 Camp Season. 4. Applicant MUST submit an essay containing 50-200 words on one of the following subjects: a. Why I want to attend Hermann Sons Youth Camp. b. Why I enjoy attending Hermann Sons Youth Camp. 5. Application must be postmarked or received in the Louise Schuetze Lodge office by May 31, 2013. The essay with this application attached should be submitted to: Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 525 S. St. Mary's St. San Antonio, TX 78205 6. There will be one award per category for a total of 3 awards. In the case that one of the categories doesn't have any applications, an additional voucher may be awarded in one of the other categories at the discretion of the panel. DISCLAIMER A panel of adult Louise Schuetze Lodge members will choose the recipients from the submitted essays. The panel's decision is FINAL. Camper's Information Please print

Camper's Name _________________________________________________ (as it appears on insurance certificate)

Street Address, City, State, Zip _____________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Home Phone ___________________________________________________ Camper's Certificate No. __________________________________________ Parent(s) or Guardian(s) __________________________________________ (Please circle if parent or guardian)

Daytime Phone _________________________________________________ Evening Phone__________________________________________________ One Camp Voucher will be awarded in each of the following categories (please check your age group)

____ 9 years of age _____ 10-11 years of age _____ 12-13 years of age

Lucas Plate was named to the 2013 U.S. Under-16 National Team. He is a member of Zuehl Lodge.

Submit your Hermann Sons Youth Camp application soon! Spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis!

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Send in your youth show photos

Womack to donate food

SAN ANTONIO – Many Hermann Sons junior members have been busy the past few weeks competing in youth livestock shows around the state. They and their parents have traveled many miles and spent countless hours getting ready for shows in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Houston and Austin, not to mention all of the local shows. The Hermann Sons News would like to

CLIFTON – Womack Lodge No. 135 members met April 7 at the lodge hall and were happy to hear the Grand Lodge will match funds for the July 6 Fish Fry benefiting the Clifton Volunteer Fire Department. Mark this date! Members stood to observe a moment of silence in memory of Patsy Leck Farwell who passed away recently. President Joe Crawson, delegate to the Grand Lodge Convention, offered to deliver donated food supplies to the Corpus Christi Food Bank as part of the Grand Lodge Join Hands Day project. Those who want to contribute need to get items to him in a timely manner. The lucky recipient of the

recognize them for their efforts. If your project has placed in one of the youth livestock shows, please send us the information so that it can be featured in the May issue of the newspaper. You can mail the information along with photos to Kathie Ninneman, Hermann Sons News, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 782971941 or e-mail it to kathie@texashermannsons. org. The photos will be returned. Deadline for submissions is April 30.

HSYC forms Alumni Organization For all of the past campers and past staff members who have a special place in their hearts for Hermann Sons Youth Camp, there is great news: HSYC now has an Alumni Organization! This summer, Camp will hold its 60th season of sessions for Hermann Sons’ junior members. Over the years, traditions have been built and special memories have been made. This is a great time for past campers and past staff members from prior summers to come together and join a group just for them.

Members of the Alumni Organization will have the opportunity to reconnect while helping the future of Hermann Sons Youth Camp through the donation of funds for special Camp enhancement projects. There is a onetime fee to join the organization and four membership levels are available. The HSYC Alumni Organization application and more information can be found by going to the website and clicking on the “Camp” section and then the “Alumni Organization” section. The application is also available below.

Hermann Sons Youth Camp Alumni Organization Application The purpose of the HSYC Alumni Organization is to provide a group for past staff members and past campers who want to stay connected to Camp and help its future through donation of funds for Camp enhancement projects. In order to be eligible for the organization, you must be a past camper and/or a past staff member. General Information Last Name: _________________________ First Name: __________________ Camp Name (if had one): _______________________ Email Address: ____________________________________ Mailing Address: ________________________________ City: ______________ State: _____ Zip Code: _________

Are you a past CIT?

Yes Yes

Are you a past staff member?

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Membership Level Please select the membership level you wish to join. The membership fee is a one-time fee. A check made out to “Hermann Sons Youth Camp” must accompany this application. Membership levels can be upgraded in the future. (Ex: If you join the Green level now and wish to join the Blue level in the future, you would pay an additional $150 at the time you wish to upgrade.) Green ($100)

Niederwald will meet May 14 NIEDERWALD – Niederwald Lodge No. 110 members met April 9 in the Chisholm Trail Barbecue meeting room in Lockhart. Members discussed the lodge’s Join Hands Day project and decided to donate $100 to the Niederwald Cemetery Fund. Sixty-year membership pins will be presented May 14 to Ernest Homann Jr., a member since Jan. 16, 1953; Gus Homann Jr., a member since Nov. 15, 1953; Alfred Cowan, a member since March 8, 1953; and Jackie Schawe, a member since Aug. 4, 1953.

Delegate Harry Schriber and wife Connie will represent the lodge at the Grand Lodge Convention in Corpus Christi May 5-8. Members and guests enjoyed a barbecue meal with desserts. Members were happy to have Charles Croley, agent and Maxwell Lodge No. 75 president, in attendance. Door prize winners were Harry Schriber and Carter Wisian. The next lodge meeting is scheduled for May 14 at 11 a.m. at the same location. – Reporter

Kirby to meet second Monday

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attendance prize was Nadine Rueter and Joyce Dreyer won the 50/50 drawing. Calvin and Nadine Rueter hosted the evening meeting. Domino games were the highlight of the social hour. Everyone enjoyed the bounteous covered dish meal. The business meeting concluded the evening’s activities. There will be no meeting in May due to the Grand Lodge Convention scheduled for May 5-8. The next meeting is scheduled for June 6 beginning with games at 5 p.m. A covered dish meal will be served, followed by the business meeting. Hope to see you then. – Nadine Rueter

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KIRBY – Kirby Lodge No. 305 will meet on the second Monday in May instead of the usual first Monday because the Grand Lodge Convention will be under way in Corpus Christi that day. The meeting will now be held May 13 beginning at 7 p.m. with a meal that will feature a main dish being prepared by the men of the lodge in honor of Mother's Day. Members are asked to bring side dishes and desserts. At the April 1 meeting, members donated money that will be matched by the lodge and given to the Corpus Christi Food Bank as part of the Grand Lodge Join Hands Day project. Two new members were welcomed. They are Kaylynn Parker Johnstone and Ethan X. Johnstone.

Members were introduced to a new agent for the lodge. Her name is Angela Bundick Netherton. She is a fifth generation Hermann Sons member and has been a member her entire life. Katherine and Eddie Rossow provided drinks in honor of their 70th wedding anniversary. Other couples celebrating anniversaries were James and Henrietta Lowak, Irvin and Judith Schulmeier and Carol and David Eardley. Celebrating birthdays were Lillian Brietze, Judy Schulmeier, Eddie Rossow and Hope and Domingo Valdez. Split-the-pot winners were Lillian Brietzke, Cindi Bielke, Donna Walker and Virgil Brietzke. – Reporter

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TOP pin presented in D'Hanis

Jean Weynand, longtime secretary/treasurer of D’Hanis Lodge No. 130, receives her TOP Recommender pin for 2012 from Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss.

Poth welcomes new member POTH – Poth Lodge No. 272 met April 7 and welcomed Lexi Dockery as a new member. Barbara Magor of American Investment Planners presented the trustees and those in attendance with some different options that the lodge has with concern to investments since it is looking for an alternate to the low CD rates being paid lately. President Paul Hosek announced that the Grand Lodge Convention will be held in May and since he and two other delegates will be traveling that Sunday, there will be no meeting

scheduled for May. The next meeting will be held the first Sunday in June. Celebrating a May anniversary will be Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Novak. The door prizes were won by Beth Cutsinger and Paul Hosek. The names drawn for the kitty prize were those of Robert L. Matheaus, John D. Hernandez Jr. and Jennie M. Lane but they were not in attendance. Everyone in attendance enjoyed chicken salad sandwiches and lots of games. – Reporter

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New Bielau will visit residents NEW BIELAU – New Bielau Lodge No. 205 met March 25 at the New Bielau Community Center. Guests were Special Representative Al Stryk and wife Marie and Agent Mary K. Seifert and husband Chris. Brother Stryk discussed the importance of having enough life insurance coverage. Agent Seifert talked about recommending new members. The date to honor pin recipients has been changed from July 22 to Sept. 23 since there is no air conditioning at the meeting place. For Join Hands Day, members will play games with the residents at Parkview on May 3 beginning at 2:30 p.m. The ladies will also make cookies for this event. Members plan to return to help with games in October in observance of Make

Robert Ulrich and Arlene Marshall celebrated birthdays at the March 25 meeting of New Bielau Lodge. a Difference Day. Arlene Marshall had a birthday in February and Robert Ulrich celebrated a birthday in March. Prior to the meeting, mem-

bers enjoyed stew provided by the lodge. Bennie Kosler and Wilbert Hollek made the stew. Members provided desserts. – Harlene Novak

Maxwell moves meeting to May 4 MAXWELL – Maxwell Lodge No. 75 met April 7 at the Maxwell Social Club. President (and Agent) Charles Croley emphasized that it is time for all eligible junior members to submit their application for Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Campers must be between the ages of 9 and 13 as of Sept. 1 of this year. If you know someone who would like to attend Hermann Sons Youth Camp, call Brother Croley. Brother Croley will be the lodge’s delegate to the Grand

Lodge Convention scheduled for May 5-8. Because May 5 would be the date of the next lodge meeting, members agreed to change the meeting to Saturday, May 4. The Luling School of Dance will hold its annual spring recital on that date. A number of lodge members will travel to Luling for the recital and then go to a local restaurant for a meal. A short lodge meeting will be held after the meal. In June there will not be a regular meeting. However,

plans are being made for a flag retirement ceremony in June in observance of Flag Day. Members will be contacted with the time and date. Door prize winners at the April meeting were Emma Jean Schulle and Clarence Schulle. After the meeting a meal of Frito pies and chili dogs was served along with several homemade pies and cakes plus a little vanilla ice cream for good measure. Hope to see lots of members at the Luling meeting. – Catherine Blackard

Square Dance Club SAN ANTONIO – The Hermann Sons Square Dancers have been out and about. Harold Dillashaw and Katherine Fletcher have been entertaining the children. Harold’s son, Jeffery Lowell from Buffalo, New York, was here for a week. Upon his exit, Katherine’s daughter, Sandra, came home for a twoweek break from medical school. While home she celebrated her 30th birthday with family and friends. Gene Jensen is also glad to

be home after 14 days in the hospital. He somehow managed to get his bicycle on a collision course with an SUV on March 26. He was diagnosed with eight broken ribs, damage to his left hip socket and left kidney plus a whack on the head along with badly skinned elbows. He took the option to come home two days later, which was a bad idea because after a few hours at home he was back at the ER, where they found he had a punctured/collapsed lung and a much slower recovery pattern.

Ten days of painful treatments later, he was able to start preparing to come home. He is home now, walking gingerly and without restrictions as long as he can stand the pain. He appreciates the cards and calls and help from Sami while he has been indisposed. He and Sami are currently counting their blessings that the episode was not worse than it was. The bicycle and equipment are replaceable and repairable and Gene hopes to be out riding before too long.

Betty Mettke is also in recovery. On April 8, she underwent a complete hip replacement. The doctors report that they are pleased with the outcome and have scheduled her to go into rehab for a couple of weeks. She was not too thrilled to hear about the rehab until she found out that she would be going to Air Force Village, the same facility where her friend and fellow dancer Bill Reichert is going through rehab. Keep them both in your prayers for a full and speedy recovery.

Hermann Sons welcomes two new members, Dan Clark and Dee Pollock. The club sends a “thank you” to Cris Crisler for filling in for Bill on April 5. Bill is still combating allergies. Hope you win Bill. Celebrating May birthdays are Henry Saenz, Gene Jensen, Yvonne Whitney and Wayne Sgambati. Mary and Leon Weinstrom will celebrate their wedding anniversary in May. – Reporter

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Siemering Says

Lodge to honor pioneers, mothers at May meeting SAN ANTONIO – Due to vacations and other obligations, the July meeting of Siemering Lodge No. 32 has been canceled. Pizza prepared by Little Caesar’s was served at the after-meeting social in March. President Donald O’Connor furnished the dessert. Past presidents were honored. Those in attendance were J.V. Bailey, Frank Matias, William Ramzinski, Ronald Bara, Sally Hertzberg and Sharon Fite. March birthday celebrants were Edmond Shadrock, Frank Matias, Lloyd Markell and President O’Connor. Attendance-prize winners were Lloyd Markell, Sharon Fite and Elizabeth Markell. Ronald Bara won split-the-pot. Members mourn the passing of three members. Norman Hurt passed away March 5 at

Denise Wright receives her birthday card from MissionAlamo Lodge President Lee Vogel at the March meeting.

Past lodge presidents were honored at the March meeting of Siemering Lodge. Those in attendance were, from left, J.V. Bailey, Frank Matias, William Ramzinski, Ronald Bara, Sally Hertzberg and Sharon Fite. the age of 54. He was a lifelong member. Roger Bill Pons passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 62. He had been a member for 45 years. Maurice Thienpont passed away March 4 at the age of 78. He had been a member for 46 years. The next meeting is sched-

uled for May 14 at 7 p.m. Sixtyyear pioneer members will be recognized and Mother’s Day and the lodge’s anniversary will be celebrated. Call one of the local agents for information on Hermann Sons insurance: Ricardo Nino, 409-7979, or J.V. Bailey, 2731817 or 333-4640. – Reporter

Members of Mission-Alamo Lodge received a cash prize for wearing green to the March meeting.

Mission-Alamo will meet May 22 SAN ANTONIO – Members of Mission-Alamo Lodge No. 80 must have made Ireland proud with all the green attire they wore to the March meeting in honor of St Patrick’s Day. Jack and Dianne Larned prepared the ham and members contributed the side dishes and desserts. Seven new junior members were welcomed. They are Hayden String, Harrison String, Tess Gottschalk, Josephine Otto, Daniel Wyrwich, Chase

Lubianski and Corbin Lubianski. A moment of silence was observed in memory of two members. Patricia Muecke passed away Jan. 29 at the age of 89. She had been a member for 66 years. Frances Henderson passed away Jan. 30 at the age of 87. He had been a member for 41 years. Members were sorry to hear that Joan Ramert had hurt herself in a fall. Members signed a get-well card. Denise Wright was celebrat-

ing a birthday. The name drawn for the big jackpot was that of Angelina Poole. She was not present so the next pot will be worth $55. Dorothy Breezee and the “Hugs from Home” project won split-the-pot. The lodge will not meet in April due to the Fiesta celebration. Mothers will be honored at the May 22 meeting. The ladies are reminded to wear their funny hats. – Sylvia Schulmeier

Siemering Lodge March birthday celebrants were, from left, Edmond Shadrock, Frank Matias, Lloyd Markell and President Donald O’Connor.

Pershing will honor moms with special cake, prizes SAN ANTONIO – Mothers will be honored at the May meeting of Pershing Lodge No. 160. Two lucky moms will win $10 in a drawing and a special cake will be served following a meal featuring Church’s Chicken. Carol Chriswell, the lodge’s recording secretary and reporter, has resigned from her position. If you are interested in finishing out her three-year term, send a resume to Secretary Lillian Franckowiak. The election will be held at the May meeting. Workers are still needed to help set up chairs on April 26 and 27 for the Fiesta parades. On May 11, there is a trip planned to the Bulverde Dinner Theater. Call Terri Armstrong at 210-378-0319 for more information. New members welcomed into the lodge were Kristine Nicole Markgraf, Dwayne Matthew Markgraf, Carmen Zapata, Julia Nichole Baker and Catrina Nicole Petcavage. Members are asked to bring canned goods and non-perishable items to the May meeting. The lodge is donating $100 in addition to the food. All this is for the Grand Lodge Join Hands Day donation to the Corpus Christi Food Bank during the May Convention. Remember in prayer Betty Mettke who had hip replacement surgery, Ruth Lampman who is recovering from surgery and doing well and Jim Armstrong

who fell and broke his hip. Condolences go to the family and friends of Janice Eleanor Polan who passed away Jan. 26, Edna Kelley who passed away March 2, Yvonne M. Tapp who passed away March 2 and Thomas Hall Jr. who passed away March 8. Members were saddened to hear the home of Mike and Terri Armstrong was partly destroyed in a fire. Congratulations to David and Tasha Oliver on their marriage on March 23. Happy Anniversary wishes go to Ernest and Sharon Huegele. They celebrate 52 years of marriage. Nora James and Ivy Kenneally celebrated birthdays. Herby Schramm won the $25 attendance prize and Rowan James won the split-the-pot cash. Names called for the progressive big pot of $60 were April Porter, Sharon Solanik, Helen Marie Marlowe and Cynthia McGuffin, but they were not present to win. This being my last article for Pershing Lodge, I wish to thank everyone for the support and encouragement for almost 17 years. This also applies to my position as recording secretary. I have enjoyed my position all these years, but my life has taken a new direction. Yes, I am excited to be moving to the Hermann Sons Retirement Home. I will probably become a social member of Pershing Lodge – social I can definitely do. – Carol Chriswell

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Vineta collecting food for Join Hands Day project SAN ANTONIO – Vineta Lodge No. 15 will be donating canned goods to the San Antonio Food Bank in observance of Join Hands Day. Members are asked to bring canned goods to the meeting to be held May 2 at the Little Red Barn. Members and their guests will celebrate Mother’s Day beginning at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Members will eat free of charge and guests will need to pay $14.89. For planning purposes call 602-5147 for reservations. On May 15 members will play games followed by lunch beginning at 10:30 a.m.

New members welcomed were junior Angelina Bernal and social member Al Kreusel. Thanks go to Katherine Hess who furnished the dessert for the March social. Sympathy is extended to the families of deceased members Virginia Bonaminio, a member for 48 years; Colleen Lothringer, a member for 44 years; and Albertha Rogers, a member for 48 years. Elizabeth Raute has had surgery and will be in rehab. Split-the-pot winner in April was Elaine Pruski. – Reporter

Past President Debbie Jordan presents a birthday gift to Rita Ristow from Vineta Lodge.

Happy winners of attendance prizes at the March Vineta Lodge meeting were, from left, Helen Klepac, Gladys Garrett, Lorene Kreusel and Al Kreusel.

Harmonia’s Happenings

Lodge memorial service honors 43 passed members

SAN ANTONIO – The March 14 meeting of Harmonia Lodge No. 1 was held in the Rathskeller. Approximately 35 members and guests enjoyed sausage provided by the lodge and side dishes provided by members and guests. President Jake White announced the passing of

four members. Dennis Ray Bukowski passed away April 6, 2012, at the age of 65. He had been a member since 1946. Bodo W.F. Dannhardt passed away Dec. 16, 2012, at the age of 63. He had been a member since 1992.Theodore C. Lemm Jr. passed away Jan. 27 at the age of 89. He had been a

Roger Buley, right, accepts his attendance prize from lodge President Jake White during the March meeting of Harmonia Lodge.

member since 1954. Gerald M. Borchers passed away Feb. 20 at the age of 71. He had been a member since 1959. The highlight of the March meeting was the memorial service for the 43 members who passed away in 2012. Secretary Mike Warneke read the names of the members and Harrison

Hilt played his guitar and led the members in the singing of “The Old Rugged Cross.” Albert Ranzau and Roger Buley helped to light the 43 candles representing the deceased brothers. Celebrating birthdays in March were President Jake White and Inner Guard Al

Harrison Hilt leads members in singing “The Old Rugged Cross” during the memorial service held during the March Harmonia Lodge meeting.

Stremmel. Mike Beam won split-the-pot. The attendance prizes were won by Roger Buley and Jake White. The members and guests then enjoyed games, fellowship and refreshments as the evening wound down. – Mike Warneke

Mike Beam, right, accepts his split-the-pot winnings from lodge President Jake White during the March meeting of Harmonia Lodge.

Louise Schuetze application deadline May 31

Celebrating birthdays at the Louise Schuetze Lodge meeting were, from left, Debbie Gold, Lynn Wiede and Alfonso Robalin. Lodge President Carol Grill presented them each with a birthday card.

SAN ANTONIO – It’s not too late for junior members of Louise Schuetze Lodge No. 3 to mail or hand carry a Camp Voucher Application to the lodge office. The deadline to enter is May 31. Don't wait until the last minute. At the April meeting, President Carol Grill welcomed guests including Grand Vice PresidentMarketing Buddy Preuss, Agent Lynn Wiede from Floresville, Donald O’Connor from

Siemering Lodge No. 32 and Alfonso Robalin. Brother Preuss spoke about promoting membership in Hermann Sons. Welcomed as a new member was Ava Grace Hernandez. The lodge has a two-part Join Hands Day project this year. It will contribute to the Corpus Christi Food Bank during the Grand Lodge Convention and donate gently used and new

books to the Christus Santa Rosa Children’s Hospital. Celebrating birthdays were Alfonso Robalin, Debbie Gold and Lynn Wiede. Donald O’Connor won splitthe-pot and Alice Naughton won the attendance prize. Members are reminded that there will be a regular meeting on May 13 and a social meeting on June 10. – Janet Abell

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Anton Wenzel to help with games at nursing home SAN ANTONIO – Anton Wenzel Lodge No. 174 met April 2. Members are reminded meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. Call Merlinda Elizondo at 223-1491 if you would like more information. Condolences go to the families of Rose Ann Finucane who was a member for 39 years and to the families of Josephine Mueller who was a member for 56 years. Members mourn the passing on March 23 of Vogt Holub. Brother Holub was an active member of the lodge and served on the Finance Committee for nine years. He was dedicated to the lodge and attended each meeting with his family. Welcomed as new members were Yvonne Flores, Erika Flores, Elias Flores Jr., Elias Flores III and Garrett Riley Kilpatrick.

Lorene Kreusel presents Larry Burns with his split-the-pot winnings at the April meeting of Anton Wenzel Lodge.

Contestants in the Anton Wenzel Lodge Fiesta Decorated Hat Contest were, from left, Elida Silva, Salina Barrientes, Emma Moya, Angelica Aichner and Ruth Polendo.

The lodge’s Join Hands Day project will be held May 19 when members will visit the St. Francis Nursing Home to play games with the residents. Volunteers are asked to be at

the nursing home at 1 p.m. It is located at 630 W. Woodlawn Avenue. Monetary donations are still being accepted for this visit. If you would like to donate, call Sister Elizondo.

The annual Fiesta Decorated Hat Contest was held as part of the April meeting. There were five contestants this year, Elida Silva, Salina Barrientes, Emma Moya, Angelica Aichner and

Ruth Polendo. The judges were Alfred Kreusel and Eugene Kellner. Third place went to Ruth Polendo, second place went to Angelica Aichner and first place went to Salina Barrientes. Nicole Pacheco drew the name of Chad Keck for the membership prize. He was not there to claim his prize so his name went back into the barrel. Lady on the Spot Lorene Kreusel, with assistance from Jasmine Pacheco, drew the lucky number of Larry Burns for the split-the-pot cash. The lodge will not meet in May because of the Grand Lodge Convention. For the meeting in June, a brisket dinner will be served. Members are asked to bring a covered dish or dessert. See everyone in June! – Salina Barrientes

Brunhilde members plan visit to Retirement Home in June SAN ANTONIO – Brunhilde Lodge No. 7 met March 18 in the Rathskeller. Members enjoyed a fried chicken dinner prior to the meeting. Elsie Gottschalk had been in the hospital but was better and was able to attend. Vicki Meyer was still recovering from a fall in Midland. President Patti Shippey announced that help was needed with parking and other activities during Fiesta. Members were asked to contact

Melinda Elizondo in the Home Association office if they want to volunteer. In observance of Join Hands Day, members donated $110 and the lodge donated $100 that will be given to the Corpus Christi Food Bank through the Grand Lodge Convention project. Members plan to visit the Retirement Home in June. Members will provide cookies and entertainment. – Barbara Pass

Various members won door prizes and split-the-pot cash at the March Brunhilde Lodge meeting.

Members welcomed Anna Hartman and Anna Beyer back at the Brunhilde Lodge meeting.

Houston members will volunteer at food bank

Celebrating March birthdays at the Houston Lodge meeting were, from left, James Ellison, Emily Falkenberg and Gary Falkenberg.

HOUSTON – Well, not only do we have lots of April showers that should be followed by May flowers, we have winter back again. Just hang around, it will change. The next important thing for Houston Lodge No. 100 is the Join Hands Day project. Pat Bushman is heading this up. She has arranged for lodge members to work a four-hour shift at the Houston Food Bank. It is located at 535 Portwall St. It is off I-10 East and Gellhorn. You are requested to wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Volunteers will receive a free T-shirt. If you have any questions or need bet-

ter directions, get in touch with Sister Bushman at 713-3983209. This is the first time the lodge has taken on a project like this so let’s have a good turnout. The Grand Lodge Convention is just a few weeks away and those planning to attend are looking forward to seeing old friends and conducting the business of our Order. Attendance at meetings continues to grow, so keep on coming. Remember that the lodge’s goal this year is 10 NEW members. While transfers are always welcome, President (and Agent) Gary Falkenberg needs help if the lodge is to reach that goal.

Give him a call if you have questions. Speedy get-well wishes go to Louise Jacob. She has a stress fracture in her leg and is having to use a wheelchair. Understand it will be for several months. Members mourn the passing of Nell Lungwitz earlier in the month. The lodge recently sent out cards showing all the activities the lodge will have through the end of the year. If you did not get one, give Doris Falkenberg a call (713-466-6069). This card is especially helpful in remembering when special events are coming up. For example, at the

May 13 meeting, there will be a change in food. Everyone is asked to bring sandwiches and, of course, a few desserts will be needed. The June 10 meeting will, once again, be potluck. President Falkenberg has started commemorating Flag Day. So, please come out and join in. Before I close, I have to mention the Retirement Home. There will be a meeting of the Retirement Home Committee in a couple of weeks and I’m anxious to see what changes the residents have made since December. Don’t forget – give the Home a visit, you will always be welcome. – J. Dueitt

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Dallas members hear report on general meeting DALLAS – Dallas Lodge No. 22 officers send fraternal greetings to the members. Officers hope you are ready to enjoy the spring season. At the lodge meeting on March 24, Secretary-Treasurer Della Morse reported that Margaret Davis has become a 60-year member. She resides in Edgewood. She has been a member since March 1, 1953. President Renee LeCour introduced guest Jean Ernst, a member of Columbia Lodge No.

66. She came with her cousin, Margaret Owens. President LeCour reported on the Home Association action to receive new roof bids. The Home Association has also approved the repair and painting of wood on the front of the building by volunteers. On March 17 the Home Association’s annual general meeting was held. The 2012 financial report was given and questions were answered. Six bylaw changes were presented.

Here is a summary of the four proposals that passed. First, the nominees for president, vice president, secretary and treasurer being officers of the corporation shall disclose if they have any final convictions or adjudications that would keep them from being approved by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. The names of the officers must be listed on the TABC license. This is due to the hall serving alcohol to the public per TABC Rule 31.1.

Fort Worth plans picnic for June 9 FORT WORTH – Mark your calendar for the annual June meeting and picnic of Fort Worth Lodge No. 33. This year’s event will be held June 9 at the home of Ronnie and Darlene Jones beginning at 3 p.m. The meal will feature hamburgers and hot dogs. Members are asked to bring a side dish. The lodge will furnish the meat and all the trimmings. Make your plans now to attend and bring a guest. It is always a fun time. The lodge is looking for that first new member for 2013. Don’t forget the goal is five new members so start your search and let’s beat the goal this year. If you know of anyone interested

or who wants to know about Hermann Sons before joining, please contact Sandra Jones or the Grand Lodge. The Join Hands Day projects are “Fill a Back Pack” and Relay for Life. In addition, the collection of magazines for the dialysis center is still under way. This is a year-long project. The Youth Committee has two Hermann Sons Youth Camp scholarships to offer. If your child is attending Camp and he/she is a member of the lodge, please send a postcard to Ronnie Jones, 11704 Frazier Lane, Crowley, Texas, 78036. The child just needs to tell the committee why they want to go to Camp. Camp applications

are out, so now is the time to get that card to Ronnie. Sympathy is extended to Deneen Castor and her family on the loss of her father. If you know of anyone under the weather or who has lost a loved one, please contact Darlene Jones, Cheer Committee chairperson. Several of the lodge’s ladies will travel to Houston in April to meet up with some of the Houston Hermann Sons members to bowl in the state tournament. “Happy Birthday” wishes go to Hailee McBroom (sweet 16), Lisa Schick, Morris Turek and Vince Wos. – Reporter

Fredericksburg to meet on May 14 FREDERICKSBURG – Fredericksburg Lodge No. 41 members met April 2 and enjoyed a sandwich meal and welcomed new members Mason Helmers and Mason Wattiez. Condolences were sent to the families of Irene Klein, Wanda Birck and Roy Weidenfeller who have passed away. Members voted to bring cookies to the next meeting for distribution at local nursing homes. President Virginia Pehl reminded all members the May meeting will not be on the first Tuesday of the month, but on the second Tuesday, May 14. A covered-dish meal will be served and George and Sandra Fisk are in charge. Celebrating birthdays in April are Annie Cornehl, Florence

Second, the Home Association would indemnify its directors and officers from all liability against them unless caused by sole negligence of the director or officer. Third, the president shall, with the approval of the vice president, appoint the following: house and grievance committee, special projects chairperson, publicity chairperson and any other committees deemed necessary by the next regular meeting after their election.

Fourth, the annual meeting quorum of 36 members was changed to 28. Cary LeCour won the attendance prize. Members appreciated and enjoyed the chicken brought and served by Renee and David LeCour after the meeting. The next regular lodge business meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. Plan to come to the meeting at the hall. – Reporter

Brenham birthday honorees

Members and guests celebrating March birthdays at the Brenham Lodge No. 6 meeting were, from left, Delores Gaskamp, Viola Warmke, Robert Preuss, Bernice Hughlett and Special Representative Gary Falkenberg. The lodge met March 8 with 55 in attendance. Aubrey and Evelyn Harmel, Ben and Delores Meyer, Allyne Sillavan and Herbert and Gloria Zwahr prepared beef tips and the trimmings for the meal. Members provided desserts. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Ed Longhofer Sr. A thank you card was received from the family of Elvera Winkelmann for donations made in her memory.

Kerrville will hear report on convention June 5

Celebrating April birthdays at the Fredericksburg Lodge meeting were, from left, Harold Kusenberger, Florence Terry, Annie Cornehl and Marvin Nebgen. Terry, Marvin Nebgen and Harold Kusenberger. Attendance prizes went to Eleanor Durst, Julia Meurer, Marvin Nebgen and Steven

Weinheimer. Remember to bring your cookies to the next meeting on May 14. Hope to see you there. – Joanne Kusenberger

KERRVILLE – Kerrville Lodge No. 12 met April 3 and welcomed as guests Grand Vice President-Marketing Buddy Preuss and Agent Gilbert Weiss. They talked about the products Hermann Sons offers and ways to get potential members interested in being a part of the Hermann Sons organization. The next meeting will be held June 5 in the Wells Fargo Community Room at 301 Junction Highway in Kerrville. The meeting will start at 6:30

p.m. with a potluck meal and business meeting. A report on the Grand Lodge Convention will be given. The meeting will be followed with games of dominoes and cards if time allows. Kerrville Lodge members should start watching the mail for a meeting card. If you are a member of Kerrville Lodge and don’t receive a card, contact Juanice Grona at 830792-7827 or the Grand Lodge Fraternal Department. – Reporter

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Dunlay Lodge celebrates hall's anniversary

DUNLAY – Dunlay Lodge No. 285 met March 19 and celebrated the 100th anniversary of the lodge hall. The lodge provided the meal. Grand Vice President-Secretary/ Treasurer Mary Beam presented pioneer pins to four members. Shirley Holzhaus received her 60-year pin. She has been a member since Aug. 1, 1953. David Lutz, Betty Boehle and Larry Haby received their 50-year pins. Brother Lutz has been a member since Sept. 17, 1963; Sister Boehle has been a member since Oct. 15, 1963; and Brother Haby has been a member since July 26, 1960. Secretary Dolly Meyer read the names of members who were to receive pins but were unable to attend. The Grand Lodge will mail their pins to them. Agent Howard Saathoff reported on one of the living benefits of Hermann Sons membership - the Hermann Sons Youth Camp. It is now time for Hermann Sons members ages 9 through 13 to register for summer camp held every week from June 16 through Aug. 10. A thank you card was received from the Medina County Food Pantry for the lodge’s food donation. Sister Beam thanked the lodge for the wonderful evening and again congratulated the pin recipients. She stated that this was her first trip to the Dunlay Lodge Hall and that she has a special interest because her father was a Grand Lodge officer for years and was a good friend of Dunlay Lodge officer Joe Steinle. Members were reminded that there would not be a meeting in

Shirley Holzhaus, center, receives her 60-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam, left, and Dunlay Lodge President Joyce Krenmueller, right. April because the Yancey Water District yearly meeting will be held on the same night and many members will be attending that gathering. Necey Schulte won split-thepot and donated $5 back. The meeting was closed after a short ceremony and re-enactment of the dedication of the Dunlay Lodge Hall 100 years ago. As stated in the April 12, 1913, Hondo newspaper, the Dunlay Lodge Hall was to be dedicated and a “Big Basket Picnic,” a “Big Dance with Good Floor and Good Music” and “Grand Horse Races” were to be held. To re-enact this event, the Dunlay Lodge was decorated with red-checkered tablecloths and antique items from the early 1900’s. Kathy Muennink and Dolly Meyer were the only entrants in the “grand” stick

Four couples who are members of Dunlay Lodge re-enact the dance that was part of the dedication of the lodge hall 100 years ago. They are Morris and Katherine Baxter, Jerry and Betty K. Meyer, Joyce and Virgil Krenmueller and Dolly and Stanley Meyer. horse race – Sister Muennink won. Several couples took part in the “Big Dance with Good

La Grange makes donations LA GRANGE – La Grange Lodge No. 8 met March 14 at Riverside Café in La Grange. A buffet meal was enjoyed before the meeting. A Resolution of Condolence was read in memory of Erwin Hodde, Margarine Mozisek and Beulah Steinmann. Thank you notes were read from the Mozisek and Steinmann families for

the donations made to the Retirement Home in memory of their loved ones. A thank you also was read from the Grand Lodge for these donations. Members agreed that the lodge should make donations to the local fire department, $500; Boy Scouts, $250; Girl Scouts, $250; Wounded Warriors; $500; Veterans of Foreign Wars, $250; and Relay for

Three members of Dunlay Lodge receive their 50-year membership pins from Grand Vice President-Secretary/Treasurer Mary Beam, left, and lodge President Joyce Krenmueller, right. They are, from left, David Lutz, Betty Boehle and Larry Haby.

Life, $250. President Lange reminded members about the “Our Family Serving Your Family” Lodge Membership Campaign that is ongoing. The goal for La Grange Lodge is three new members in 2013. The next meeting will be held at the Riverside Cafe on the second Thursday in May beginning at 11 a.m. – Reporter

Floor and Good Music” by dancing to the music of Ray Price. – Dolly Meyer

Kathy Muennink, left, and Dolly Meyer re-enact the “horse race” that was part of the dedication of the Dunlay Lodge Hall 100 years ago. Sister Muennink won the race. La Grange Lodge recently donated $500 to the Wounded Warriors Project. The funds will be sent to the Warrior and Family Support Center at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Pictured are, from left, President Calvin Lange presenting the check to Robert Pavlik of the Wounded Warriors and lodge Treasurer Calvin Kuehn.

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Schulenburg donates to Join Hands Day project SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Lodge No. 14 met March 13 with 28 members and guests in attendance including Bill and Delores Michalke’s two grandchildren, Tucker and Jenna Ellsworth. They live in Caldwell County. President Michalke thanked the ladies who brought cakes, Agnes Hertel and Nona Michaelsen, and cornbread, Rene Sustr. Brother Michalke prepared the stew. Delores Michalke brought the ice, bread and crackers.

President Michalke installed trustee Emma Nitschke. Welcomed as new members were Aiden Pinkus, Madilyn Mache and Addison Hoffmann. Roland A. Gassmann was welcomed by way of transfer from Columbus. Members decided to make a donation to the Grand Lodge Join Hands Day project for the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Elmer Ulrich will take Rene Sustr’s place as a delegate. The other delegates representing the lodge are Bill Michalke and

Nathan Loth. The lodge will make a donation to the local Relay for Life in observance of Join Hands Day in May. Flag Day is in June and committee members Curtis Baca and Nathan Loth were asked to start thinking about this project. Mary K. Seifert gave the agent report. She and Ben Sustr attended an agent workshop in Victoria. Grace Baylor gave the cheer report. Get well cards were sent to Louis Nitschke, Emma

Nitschke, Alton Hafer, Ben Sustr and Elmer Ulrich. A donation was made to the scholarship fund in memory of Calvin Langenberg. Elmer Ulrich thanked the lodge for his card. Alton Hafer is in rehab and Ben Sustr is in the hospital in Victoria. Schulenburg Lodge meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Center in Schulenburg beginning at 6:30 p.m. for refreshments and 7 p.m. for dinner and the meeting.

Georgia Kalich celebrates her birthday in March. She is a member of Schulenburg Lodge.

DaCosta will hold Family Social Day in August

Joe Doss celebrated a birthday at the April meeting of DaCosta Lodge.

DaCOSTA – Mark your calendars for Aug. 18 when DaCosta Lodge No. 265 will hold its Family Social Day. Doors will open at noon and a catered meal will be served at 1 p.m. A silent auction will again be held to benefit the Scholarship Fund. The lodge will award three $500 scholarships this year to members graduating from high school. The recipients will be announced at their respective schools’ awards programs in May. At the meeting April 9, President Winfred Kainer reminded mem-

bers of the dance recital on April 20. The Youth Easter Party was held March 16 and enjoyed by all attending. Games were played, an Easter egg hunt was held and refreshments were served. Thanks go to Pamela Dornak and Sabra Sauer for chairing this event. Celebrating birthdays this month were Joe Doss and Albert Schoener (look for his picture next month). Get well wishes go out to Marjorie Tater, Mildred Weaver, Alvina Hartman and Pamela

General Bee earns certificate BEEVILLE – General Bee Lodge No. 284 met March 16 in the Stag Room of Shorty’s Lodge and Restaurant in Beeville. President Marvin Crutchfield shared the Certificate of Achievement received by General Bee Lodge for meeting its new member goal for 2012 thanks to the efforts of Agent H.H. Laechelin. In his report, Brother Laechelin said he attended a workshop for agents in Karnes City recently. He continues to encourage all members to be “Hermann Sons Proud” and “Share our Story” so the lodge can continue to grow. He also shared the membership campaign for all members to consider - “Our Family Serving Your Family.” Donations were approved for three local organizations, the Tynan Volunteer Fire

Patsy Crutchfield and H.H. Laechelin both celebrated recent birthdays. They are members of General Bee Lodge. Department, the Skidmore Volunteer Fire Department and the local Relay For Life event. Margie Jostes won the door prize. During the fellowship time that followed, the lack of rain in the area was a big topic of conversation as was family and community news. This was followed by a meal served by Shorty’s. – Reporter

Verna Mae and H.H. Laechelin celebrated their anniversary in February. They are members of General Bee Lodge.

Beard. Congratulations go out to Jason and Laura Thigpen on the birth of a daughter. Sister Thigpen is a lodge agent. Resolutions of sympathy were read in memory of Delwin (André) Salm, Joseph Mitscherling, Clarence Kupatt, Annie Frysak and Evelyn Laza, all members who passed away recently. Sympathy is extended to Verna Salm and family, Jessie Mitscherling and family, Betty Kupatt and family, Emil Frysak and family, the family of Evelyn

Laza, JoAnn and Robert Brown, David and Barbara Mitscherling, Tanya and Louis Johnson and Michelle and Michael Yates. Door prize winners were Marvin Hajek and Geraldine Venglar. The next meeting will be held Tuesday night, June 11. The meal will be served at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting. The lodge will furnish the main dish and members are asked to bring a covered dish. Hope to see you there. – Mary Ruth Kainer

Plum Lodge to donate to AMEN Food Pantry PLUM – Plum Lodge No. 238 met March 11. President Wilbert Gross made the chili and members donated the desserts for the meal served before the meeting. Agent Charlene Meinen reported she would be attending a workshop for agents. For 2012, she qualified for the Executive Club, one of the three clubs for which agents may qualify based on premium income generated and applications written during a calendar year. This was the 10th year that Sister Meinen has qualified. Because the water well at the lodge hall has dried up, members agreed to connect to a rural water system. Members agreed to make

monetary donations to the AMEN Food Pantry in observance of Join Hands Day instead of donating food items. The March wedding anniversary of Linda and Joe Poncik was acknowledged. The name of Adam William Sabrsula was drawn for the progressive prize but he was not at the meeting to claim the money so his name goes back into the pot for another drawing. President Gross was the lucky winner of the lodge’s monetary door prize. Plum Lodge meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend and bring guests. – Verlene R. Hobratschk

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Hondo Victory members gather at local restaurant HONDO – Members of Hondo Victory Lodge No. 161 met at Azteca Restaurante in March. While waiting to be served, the group sang “Happy Birthday” to Erna Howard. Door prizes were awarded and the winners were Fay Dell Wiemers, Pye Haass, Loraine Miller, Grace Schmidt, Jean Weynand, Aurline Tschirhart, Verlie Nietenhoefer, Irene Cox, Erna Howard and Mary Louise Lutz. After the meal, everyone gathered at the lodge hall for the regular monthly meeting. President Doris Bartelt welcomed guest Jean Weynand. The lodge welcomes new member Sydney Leigh Bourgeois. Agent Debbie Payne led a discussion on various types of insurance and investments available including some of

Hondo Victory Lodge members gathered at the Azteca Restaurante in March prior to the meeting. Pictured are, from left, Hazel Graff, Aurline Tschirhart, Sean Payne, Loraine Miller, Fay Dell Wiemers, Doris Bartelt, Grace Schmidt, Mary Louise Lutz, Betty Newman, Emilie Cowan, Pye Haass, Irene Cox and Jean Weynand.

Members of Hondo Victory Lodge enjoyed a meal at Azteca Restaurante in March. Pictured are Pat Saunier, from left, Helen Boehme and Erna Howard. Sister Howard celebrated a birthday in March. Not pictured was Ouida Samford who joined the group later.

the interest rates that are being paid. She encouraged everyone with specific questions to contact her. Cheer Chairman Grace

the meeting. A thank you note from Patricia Moehring was read. The meeting adjourned by reciting “The Lord’s Prayer.” Betty Newman and Verlie

Schmidt reported sending get-well cards to Patricia Moehring, Erna Howard and Patricia Dunn. Everyone was glad to see Erna Howard able to attend

Nietenhoefer then served refreshments and the rest of the evening was spent visiting and playing several games of pitch. – Reporter

Albert Kypfer will meet on May 3 CLEAR SPRINGS – Albert Kypfer Lodge No. 106 met April 5 with 29 members and guests in attendance. Welcomed as a new junior member was Hunter Technik. Members are reminded that if they know of someone who is ill to call Nelrose Koepp. Also let her know about any member of the lodge who is an active member in the military or has been in the service. Give her the name, branch of service, mailing address, rank and relation to you. Celebrating an April anniversary were Walter and Dorothy Mueller, 59 years. Attendance prizes went to Darline Preiss, Lillian

Soechting, Dorothy Mueller, Leroy Brotze and Margaret Krueger. The next meeting will be held May 3 with hamburgers and hot dogs on the menu. Darline Priess will cook the hamburgers and hot dogs, Donna Sureddin will bring lettuce, Celeste Salge will bring buns and ketchup, Fran Weed will bring onions, John Turner will provide pickles, Madison and Mary Brinkkoeter will bring tomatoes and Nelrose Koepp will bring chips. Members are asked to bring a side dish or dessert. All members are encouraged to attend. – Reporter

Paige Lodge member Max Wilhelm is pictured with the sixth place goat that he showed at the Bastrop County Livestock Show.

Celebrating an April anniversary are Albert Kypfer Lodge members Dorothy and Walter Mueller.

Columbus needs alternate delegate COLUMBUS – Columbus Lodge No. 10 met March 11 and it was announced that an alternate delegate to attend the Grand Lodge Convention in Corpus Christi May 5-8 is needed. Vice President Leona Lyons reported she might not be able to attend the convention. If anyone is able to go, contact President Douglas Lilie.

Cheer Committee member Elsie Kahlden reported sending a get-well card to Yeola Jo Felly. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to March celebrants President Lilie and Vice President Lyons. Kenton and Beverly Lilie celebrated an anniversary in March. Virginia Lilie was the winner of the jelly bean guessing game.

Before closing, Vice President Lyons read a humorous article titled “Why Men are Never Depressed.” Virginia and Adrian Fritsch led the entertainment and then everyone enjoyed refreshments. The next meeting was scheduled for April 8. – Reporter

Paige will treat moms PAIGE – Paige Lodge No. 154 met at the lodge hall on March 10 for a Mexican potluck lunch. Special Representative Gary Falkenberg and wife Doris were in attendance. Brother Falkenberg talked about the new website. Forms for things such as change of name and beneficiary are available online. The new website is www.hermannsons.org. The lodge will give each junior member who attends Hermann Sons Youth Camp $50 to help with expenses. Memorial donations will be $15 each. Milton Ihlo reported that he

and Linda attended the Bastrop County Livestock Show. The Paige 4-H Buyers Club purchased the goats shown by Paige Lodge members Max Wilhelm and Logan Barrington. Paige Lodge contributed to the Paige 4-H Buyers Club and was recognized at the auction for its contribution. The next meeting will be a Mother’s Day lunch at noon at the 3-H Cattle Co. in Elgin on May 19. Doris Falkenberg won the attendance prize and Bridgette Burttschell won the dollar pot. – Linda Ihlo

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Marion Lodge plans summer picnic for June 20 MARION – Marion Lodge No. 74 held its memorial service and a business meeting on March 21. The memorial service honored the memory of the four members who passed away in 2012. They are Samuel Leach who became a member in 1983, Gayle Harper who became a member in 1969, Loraine Harper who also became a member in 1969 and Erna Braune who became a member in 1959. Family members of the deceased who were present were Delton Reiley and his sister Dorothy Luensmann, Laurie (Bielke) Leach and Dorothy Schneider. Also remembered was Pastor Jim Witschorke who passed away suddenly this year. Pastor Jim was a faithful servant to God and his community. The lodge extends sympathy to his wife, Joanne, and all his family members. During the business meeting, Earl and Carolyn Crawford,

Family members of the deceased attended the memorial service held by Marion Lodge in March. Pictured are, from left, Delton Reiley, Dorothy Luensmann, Laurie Bielke Leach and Dorothy Schneider.

Marion Lodge Agent Lorene Bielke, right, presents the lodge’s TOP Recommender pin to her daughter, Lana Bielke Luddeke.

Carole Hooge and Thelma Zwicke were installed as officers. They were unable to attend the official installation ceremony held in January.

Lorene Bielke. Welcomed as new members were Ella K. Denison, Brynlee R. Belicek, Tyler S. Egg, Conley J. Savage and Berkley Schulze.

The award for being the lodge’s TOP Recommender for 2012 was presented to Lana (Bielke) Luddeke by her mother,

The summer picnic will be held June 20 and a celebration of Flag Day will take place at that time. – Carolyn Crawford

Spring Branch Lodge welcomes new juniors, adult SPRING BRANCH – Spring Branch Lodge No. 127 members met March 17. In observance of Join Hands Day, President Sandra Duncan and her granddaughter, a Girl Scout Daisy troop member, took 400 boxes of Girl Scout cookies to the patients at the San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC), formerly Brooke Army Medical Center. Members agreed to send a $100 donation to the Hermann Sons Youth Camp in memory of Marie Knibbe. Members also agreed to give a $50 gift certificate to Bill Woody for his Santa Claus services at the 2012 Christmas party. Also, a check for $50 will be sent to Hope Hospice. The lodge has four new junior members and one new adult member. A member has transferred to Houston Lodge No. 100. President Duncan announced she attended the Agents’ Awards Banquet in Marble Falls. She qualified for the Executive Club. Correspondence from the Grand Lodge advised the lodge its membership goal for

Celebrating birthdays at the Spring Branch Lodge meeting were, from left, Chuck Knibbe, Melba Kraft, Mildred Bartels, Tom Halloran and Carmen Rittimann. President Sandra Duncan presents them each with $5. this year is 64 new members by Dec. 31. Drawing winners were Karen Woody, Chuck Knibbe, Alverne Halloran, Odean Gass, Carmen Rittimann, Sandra Duncan, Mary Woody and Melba Kraft.

Birthday celebrants for April and May were Chuck Knibbe, Carmen Rittimann, Tom Halloran, Melba Kraft and Mildred Bartels. Karen, Mary and Bill Woody provided the meal. – Jane Wanke

Mary Woody, from left, Bill Woody and Karen Woody provided the meal for the March meeting of Spring Branch Lodge.

Flatonia discusses meeting times FLATONIA – At a recent meeting of Flatonia Lodge No. 15, members discussed holding meetings quarterly and keeping the meeting location at Robert’s Restaurant. Cheerperson Irene Dornak sent condolences to the R.J.

and Karl Steinhauser family. It was reported there are three scholarship candidates. Birthday celebrant was Tadan Alvarado. The door prize winner was Irene Dornak. – Reporter

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Bandera County hosts 'Senior Fun Day' at Home

COMFORT – Bandera County Lodge No. 81 hosted a “Senior Fun Day” on April 6 for all the residents at the Retirement Home in Comfort. The Ukulele Ladies and Gents of San Antonio entertained with an afternoon concert. Residents enjoyed singing and dancing to familiar tunes like “Boot-Scootin’ Boogie,” “Yellow Rose of Texas,” “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rocky Top,” “Jambalaya” and other fun songs. Lodge members cooked hamburgers and hot dogs and served them with all the fixings. Everyone also enjoyed cold drinks and desserts. It was a beautiful day for a picnic and everyone enjoyed being outdoors. A big thank you goes to Beverly Gagliardi, director of the Ukulele Ladies and Gents, and to all its members and Retirement Home Manager Brenda Gunnink for all their help. Thank you also to all the Bandera County Lodge members who volunteered their time to make this a fun afternoon. – Eileen Heath

The Ukulele Ladies and Gents of San Antonio entertained at the Retirement Home on April 6.

Guests at the “Senior Fun Day” hosted by Bandera County Lodge enjoy their hamburgers and hot dogs.

Residents of the Retirement Home and guests get their hamburgers and hot dogs during the “Senior Fun Day” hosted by Bandera County Lodge.

Retirement Home residents and guests gathered under the trees to enjoy the “Senior Fun Day” hosted by Bandera County Lodge.

Corpus Christi recital May 18, next meeting set for June 3 CORPUS CHRISTI – Corpus Christi Lodge No. 34 members met April 1 at the Hilltop Community Center for a covered dish dinner and games. Condolences go out to Helen Cox on the passing of her husband, Haskell, a veteran of World War II serving in the Navy. Haskell and Helen attended all meetings and functions together. The dance recital will be held at Flour Bluff High School Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. All members are encouraged to come out and

support the youth. They have worked hard preparing for the event. Cozy Hunt, who has assisted with dance classes in the past, has accepted a job in her field of banking in San Antonio and will be moving next month. Delegates are preparing for the Grand Lodge Convention that will be held in Corpus Christi. The next lodge meeting will be held June 3 at the Hilltop Community Center. – Ida Blankenship

Lisa and Tim Welker of Corpus Christi Lodge celebrate an anniversary in April.

Jo Ann Hood, a member of Corpus Christi Lodge, celebrates her birthday in April.

Dwayne Hunt won the 50/50 prize at the April meeting of Corpus Christi Lodge.

Giddings Lodge welcomes four new members in March GIDDINGS – Giddings Lodge No. 54 met March 14 and welcomed four new members, Charlie Akin, Sharion Akin, Cross Mayer and Jayden Kessler. The lodge’s goal for 2013 is 23 new members. Condolences have been sent to the families of Joyce

Schroeder, Albert Namken and Louis Lehmann. Loretta Chilek was congratulated on being named a Hermann Sons agent. Members discussed the 2013 calendar of meetings and events. A committee was appointed to review scholarship applications

and make a recommendation at the April meeting. Donations to the Lexington and Giddings Grad Bash events were approved. The purchase of an animal at the Junior Livestock Show was discussed and an amount to be spent was approved. A donation of $100 was

approved for the Jennifer Spitzenberger Fund-raiser on March 16. Cash door prizes were awarded to Johnnie Enloe, Debbie Beisert and Glenroy Ebner. Fried chicken was served with the sides and desserts provided by the members.

Mothers will be recognized at the May 9 meeting. Pioneer pin recipients and scholarship recipients will be recognized at the June 13 meeting. All members are encouraged to attend these monthly meetings. – Deborah Beisert

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Haskell pioneers to receive pins HASKELL – Members of Haskell Lodge No. 241 gathered for a meeting April 7. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Doris Brueggeman There are four members receiving 50-year pins in June. They are Theresa Howard of Wylie, a member since June 3, 1963; Gayle Howard of Wylie, a member since June 15, 1963; David Howard of Murphy, a member since June 3, 1963; and Bailey Toliver of Haskell, a member since June 15, 1963. Members were glad to see Elton Klose in attendance, as he has been ill for the last year

and seldom able to attend. Members also were glad to see Dorothea Monroe in attendance, as she is so busy helping everyone she also seldom gets to attend. President Jerry Don Klose and wife Phyllis have just returned from a meeting in Point Clear, Ala. After flying in to Pensacola, Fla., the retired people tour guide drove them through the country to show the land, cattle, horses and crops. Wheat was about three foot tall, rye was good and corn was up about two inches but there was very little cotton. Following meetings and pre-

sentations by humorous speakers, they were able to tour some and enjoyed downtown Mobile, Ala., including the Mardi Gras Museum. There was a redcoat at their hotel whose name was George, and he always left them with the wish to “let the Lord be the head of your life.” Door prizes went to Ruth Ann Klose, Milbert Opitz and Doris Brueggeman. Have a good summer. The next meeting will be held Oct. 6 at Camacho and Charlie’s beginning at 5 p.m. See you there. – Ruth Ann Klose

Phyllis and Jerry Don Klose have recently returned from a trip to Alabama. They are members of Haskell Lodge.

Shiner Lodge receives recognition for achieving goal SHINER – Shiner Lodge No. 20 met March 18. Welcomed as a special guest was Wilburn Pargmann of Yoakum, a member of the Grand Finance Committee. He congratulated the lodge on reaching its new member goal for 2012 and achieving an overall increase in membership. He urged members to continue working to meet goals in the future. President Lee Roy Boedeker reported that the annual Chicken Noodle Soup fundraiser in February was a success. It was a complete sell-out with a profit greater than in recent years. He expressed his thanks

to everyone who helped with the fund-raiser and stated he had received numerous compliments on the soup, sandwiches and cakes. Welcomed as a new junior member was Landon James Klaiber, the son of James and Terri Jo Klaiber. His grandparents are David and Jo Ann Muehlstein. Brother Boedeker announced that Edith Pulkrabek was presented her 50-year pin. Mrs. Pulkrabek has been a member since Feb. 19, 1962, and is currently a resident of the Hallettsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Her daugh-

Bryan discusses Knights using hall for games BRYAN – Special Representative Gary Falkenberg and wife Doris were guests at the March meeting of Bryan Lodge No. 99. Brother Falkenberg spoke about the life insurance plans offered by Hermann Sons and the newly redesigned website. Celebrating birthdays were Larry Kucera and Junior Pineda. Instead of a door prize every attendee received an Easter card with chocolate attached. The progressive door prize winner was not in attendance. A sympathy card was sent to James and Carol Hyvl following the passing of her brother.

The lodge also met April 9. The lodge has been approached by the Knights of Columbus about the possibility of using its hall for their games after the KC Hall burned. No one had any objections so the details are being worked out. Evelyn Matcek was celebrating a birthday. A sympathy card was sent to Larry and Rose Kucera following the death of Larry’s sister and brother-in-law. Door prize winners were Robert Buffington, Junior Pineda and Katherine Akin. Robert Buffington won the progressive door prize. – Reporter

ter, Geraldine Jahn of Yoakum, and Vice President Dennis Nollkamper and Secretary Lorene Nollkamper also were in attendance for the presentation. Delores Branecky of the Cheer Committee reported sending sympathy cards to the families of Allen Maeker, Richard “Rusty” Mills Jr. and Felix Chumchal. Door prize winners were Erleen Boedeker, Larry Wenske, Dennis Nollkamper and Arnold and Delores Branecky. Walter and Bernice Ebert will be hosts in charge of next month’s supper. -– Reporter

Members of Shiner Lodge No. 20 recently presented a 50-year membership pin to Edith Pulkrabek. Pictured are, from left, lodge Vice President Dennis Nollkamper; Sister Pulkrabek; lodge President Lee Roy Boedeker and lodge Secretary Lorene Nollkamper.

For Join Hands Day project

Cuero will donate to food bank

CUERO – Cuero Family Lodge No. 82 members met Tuesday, April 2, at the Barbecue Station and welcomed a new member, Ryan Olive. Agents Wayne and Laura Tiffin attended the Agents’ Awards Banquet in March where Sister Tiffin was recognized for qualifying for the Million Dollar Club based on her sales in 2012. President Tiffin informed members the dance recital is scheduled for May 25. Hermann Sons Youth Camp applications have been mailed. Junior members ages 9 through 13 are eligible to attend Camp. The cost is

$200 for one week. She also stated the lodge has received some scholarship applications. The scholarships will be presented at the high school’s awards ceremony in May. Members voted to make a $100 donation to the local food bank in observance of Join Hands Day. A check was presented to Pauline Kueker who is the treasurer for CAMEL House. Verna Lee Gohmert of the Cheer Committee reported sending get-well cards to Julius Scheibe and Betty Bade. Members were glad to hear they are both doing better.

Frances Krause brought cookies for dessert. Members celebrating birthdays were Mary Lapp, Natalie Lapp, Rinehold Borchardt, Marvin Bade and Sarah Carpenter. The meeting ended with the drawing for door prizes. Assisting June Guenther with the drawing were her nephew, John Bludau, and her great-niece, Emilie Hotz. The winners were Juanita Peters, Marvin Bade, Frances Krause, Betty Bade and June Guenther. The next meeting is scheduled for May 7. Hope to see lots of members there. – June Guenther

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Hochheim-Prairie Lodge pioneer receives 70-year pin YOAKUM – At the April meeting of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge No. 90, Leonard Hagens was presented his 70-year membership pin by Wilburn Pargmann, a member of the Grand Finance Committee. Brother Hagens has been a member since July 4, 1943. Brother Pargmann also presented 60-year membership pins to Vestine Muehlstein, a member since June 16, 1953; Joyce Word, a member since April 2, 1953; and Robert Pargmann, a member since May 21, 1953. Receiving her 50-year membership pin was Nadine Rex. President Janet Zabransky announced that the dance recital will be held Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m. in the Yoakum High School Auditorium. The local Relay for Life event is scheduled for May 11 at Yoakum City Park. The Flag Day program is scheduled for Sunday, June 9.

Leonard Hagens, left, receives his 70-year membership pin from Wilburn Pargmann, a member of the Grand Finance Committee, and Hochheim-Prairie Lodge President Janet Zabransky. The lodge will be making a donation to the food drive being sponsored by the Grand Lodge for the Corpus Christi Food Bank. Delegates who

La Vernia to meet May 4

wish to donate food may do so. Celebrating anniversaries were Mark and Debbie Zinke and David and Sherri Spaeth. Joyce Word was the only birth-

Four members of Hochheim-Prairie Lodge received their membership pin recently. They are, from left, Vestine Muehlstein, Joyce Word, Robert Pargmann and Nadine Rex. They are pictured with Wilburn Pargmann, a member of the Grand Finance Committee, and lodge President Janet Zabransky. day honoree for April. Al Janak won the attendance prize. Everyone enjoyed a meal of ham, green beans and salad.

Due to the Grand Lodge Convention, there will be no meeting in May. The next meeting will be held June 9. – Reporter

Bernardo changes meeting time BERNARDO – Bernardo Lodge No. 243 members met March 20 at St. Roch’s Hall. Members voted to change the monthly meeting time from 7:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in hopes of increasing attendance. Beatrice Hill of the Cheer Committee reported sympathy cards were sent to the families of Lillie Mae Berger and Irene Henneke. Members were asked to stand for a moment of silence

in their memory. The lodge received two thank you cards from the Raymond Zaskoda family and the family of May Belle Berger. Members decided to publicize the June barbecue in the local newspaper and radio. Cards will not be sent to individual members. Roland Glassman is transferring to Schulenburg Lodge No. 14.

Agent Terrel Maertz reported he attended a workshop for agents in Sealy on Feb. 21. Attendance-prize winners were Ruby Belle Henneke and Emily Frank. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Robin Maertz. The lodge meets the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at St. Roch’s Hall. – Robin Maertz

Gus Vahlenkamp remembered

Old Glory loses active member Several members of La Vernia Lodge No. 180 gathered Saturday, March 16, to remove tree stumps on lodge property. After three hours of hard work, the group enjoyed lunch at a local restaurant. The workers included, from left, Dianell Recker, Brent Recker, Emmett Stork, Logan Recker, Charles Stork, Charles Haese and Braden Recker. The Join Hands Day project is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to noon at Kicaster Cemetery.

OLD GLORY – Members of Old Glory Lodge No. 228 gathered at the lodge hall on April 7. A moment of silence was observed in memory of two members who recently passed away, Robert Reves and Eugene (Gus) Vahlenkamp. Brother Vahlenkamp was an active member for many years, serving on committees, as an officer and as a delegate to Grand Lodge Conventions. He recently received his 50-year membership pin. He always kept

the domino games going any time the doors were open. Don Pyron was appointed to fill the position of outer guard for the rest of his term. President Doug Vahlenkamp informed members that the air conditioners have been installed and are working and the fan was installed. A word of appreciation was extended to the trustees and President Vahlenkamp for keeping the roof repaired after the strong winds.

Charles Vahlenkamp received his 50-year membership pin this month. He has been a member since April 1, 1963. Herbert Vahlenkamp won the door prize. Celebrating a birthday was Carm Letz. Following the meeting, members enjoyed games and a potluck meal. Sandwiches and desserts will be served at the meeting in May. – Anita Dozier

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Past presidents of Seguin Lodge were honored at the March meeting. They are, from left, Tom Allison, Tim Kolbe, Cheryl Kolbe, Udo Schmoekel, Velma Huebner, Franklin Huebner and Dottie Kallies. Hostesses for the March meeting of Seguin Lodge were, from left, Velma Buie, Lorene Schraub, Mary Ann Bienek and Evelyn Forshage.

Seguin honors past presidents

Prize winners at the March meeting of Seguin Lodge were, from left, Evelyn Kropp, Lorene Schraub, Verna Lee Beutnagel, Jeff Kallies, Pat Tudyk, Mary Ann Bienek, Cheryl Kolbe, Franklin Huebner, Udo Schmoekel and Vernelle Jones.

SEGUIN – Seguin Lodge No. 37 met March 20 at the lodge hall. Hostesses for the evening’s meeting were Velma Buie, Lorene Schraub, Mary Ann Bienek and Evelyn Forshage. Past presidents were honored during the meeting. Those present were Tom Allison, Udo Schmoekel, Dottie Kallies, Velma Huebner, Franklin Huebner, Tim Kolbe and Cheryl Kolbe. Members were reminded that applications for Hermann Sons Youth Camp have been mailed to all eligible junior members. There is still time to become a

McGregor Lodge to meet on May 1 McGREGOR – McGregor Lodge No. 132 met April 3. Members and guests enjoyed a meal prepared by Teresa Sneed. In observance of Join Hands Day, food will be donated to the McGregor Food Pantry. Members are asked to bring the food to the May 1 meeting. Members are reminded that if they know of someone who is ill, contact Hermine Wolf so

she can send a card. President Doris Mooney read a letter from Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel thanking the lodge for the donation to the “Hugs from Home” program. Happy Anniversary wishes ring out to Al and Hermine Wolf on 62 years of marriage and to John and Teresa Sneed on 38 years of marriage in

member and receive a Camp application. The Spring Flea Market was held Saturday, April 6, and was a great success! The proceeds benefit the lodge’s scholarship fund and building fund. The Scholarship Committee has sent applications to all graduating high school seniors who are members of the lodge. Those applications are due back by May 1. If your child or grandchild is graduating from high school remind them to get those applications filled out and turned in on time to be considered for a scholarship from the

lodge. The lodge will once again sponsor a girl to attend Bluebonnet Girls’ State. Door prize winners were Pat Tudyk, Franklin Huebner, Cheryl Kolbe and Mary Ann Bienek. Attendance prize winners were Jeff Kallies, Evelyn Kropp, Lorene Schraub, Vernelle Jones and Verna Lee Beutnagel. Split-the-pot winner was Pat Tudyk, Robin Larson won the candy guessing game and the un-wearing of the green fines went to Udo Schmoekel! – Robin Larson

Boerne pioneer receives pin

April. Members sang “Happy Birthday” to Hilda Witt and Doris Mooney. Door prize winners were Carol Wiethorn and Jerry Thane. The next meeting will be held May 1 at 6 p.m. at the Sneed Building on Main Street. Food will be provided. Hope to see lots of members there. – Doris Mooney

Gay Hill puts hamburgers on menu GAY HILL – On April 4, Gay Hill Lodge No. 193 members gathered for their monthly meeting and enjoyed a pot luck dinner. Celebrating anniversaries were Patsy and Bradley Fischer, 24 years; and Shonda and Robert Ziese, 21 years. President Stanley Klekar thanked all who volunteered for clean up day. There was a good turnout. The next fundraiser was scheduled for April 26. It will be a chicken fried steak sup-

Celebrating April wedding anniversaries are Gay Hill Lodge members, from left, Bradley and Patsy Fischer and Shonda and Robert Ziese. per. Hosts next month will be Mouse and Judy Studhalter

and family. Hamburgers are planned. – Reporter

Lucille “Dixie” Pfeiffer, center, receives her 60-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel at a recent meeting of Boerne Lodge No. 25. Sister Pfeiffer was the lodge’s financial secretary and agent for many years. She has been a member since July 16, 1953. Also pictured is Barbara Christensen, the lodge’s vice president.

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Rosenberg-Richmond welcomes two new members ROSENBERG – RosenbergRichmond Lodge No. 85 met April 8 at the Rosenberg Civic Center with 67 members and guests in attendance. A hamburger meal was served. Cary Lamensky, Dylan Lamensky and Justin Lamensky prepared the burgers. Florence Orsak and Marjorie Orsak helped in the kitchen. Members brought desserts and Robbie Hartfiel gave the blessing. The lodge welcomed new members Abigail Simmons and Adrian Govea. Members celebrating birthdays in March and April were Lloyd Engelhardt, Dylan Lamensky, Ollie Whatley, Justin Lamensky, Blanche Gregory, C.J. Overgoner, Robbie Hartfiel, Michael Kassey, La Verne Tiemann, Willie Mae

Celebrating birthdays in March and April from RosenbergRichmond Lodge were, from left, Lloyd Engelhardt, Dylan Lamensky, Ollie Whatley, Justin Lamensky, Blanche Gregory, C.J. Overgoner, Robbie Hartfiel, Mike Kassey, La Verne Tiemann, Willie Mae Martin, Raymond Schmidt, Doris Boyd and Frank Pryor.

Lloyd and Margie Engelhardt, members of RosenbergRichmond Lodge, recently celebrated 60 years of marriage.

Martin, Raymond Schmidt, Doris Boyd and Frank Pryor. Lloyd and Marjorie Engelhardt celebrated an anniversary. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Gladys

and Johnnie Scott. Sympathy cards were sent to the family of Gladys Rosenbaum and to Virginia Stoeltje following the loss of her mother. Agent Joyce Lamensky talk-

Rosenbaum. Cheer Committee Chairman Marjorie Engelhardt reported get-well cards had been sent to Angie Krueger, Ora Lee Lamensky, Albert Pavlock

New Braunfels will meet on June 2 NEW BRAUNFELS – New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 welcomed 20 new junior members and one new adult member at the April 7 meeting. Agent Shirley Huebinger was honored at the Agents’ Awards Banquet in March for qualifying for the Million Dollar Club. A thank you note was read from the Friends and Family Club of River Gardens for helping prepare lunch for the residents on March 23. Those who helped were Karen Harborth, Shirley Huebinger, Dorella and Ethan Colbert and Violet and Delbert Tanneberger. Attendance-prize winners were Karen Harborth, James Stolte, Mary Jane Schwab, Virginia Vetter, Dorothy Ebert, Monroe Weyel, Bill Wenzel, Dorothy Schneider, Jerome Vetter, Jolene Meuret, Myra Ullrich and Ethan Colbert.

Castroville presents pin

New Braunfels Lodge members, from left, Delbert Tanneberger, Violet Tanneberger, Ethan Colbert, Dorella Colbert, Karen Harborth and Shirley Huebinger volunteered to help provide a hot dog lunch for the residents of River Gardens, a facility in New Braunfels for those individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. Members enjoyed barbecue brisket and the side dishes provided by the members. Karen Harborth hosted the meal. There is no meeting in May due to the Grand Lodge Convention.

The next meeting will be held June 2 at 3 p.m. at the lodge hall. Reservations are needed for the catered meal. Call Virginia Vetter at 625-4951. – Virginia Vetter

Bellville plans to serve potluck meals BELLVILLE – A barbecue sandwich meal prepared by Ruby Koehn and desserts prepared by Marie Herridge were enjoyed by members and guests attending the February Bellville Lodge No. 11 meeting. The guests were Special R e p r e s e n t a t ive Gary Falkenberg and wife Doris and Betty Herridge.

ed about attending a training workshop for agents. She also reminded junior members that it is time to register for Hermann Sons Youth Camp. Special Representative Al Stryk spoke to the group about the importance of members informing their children about the insurance coverage they have. Fred and Margaret Maynard, Tom and Lynette Atkins, Al and Marie Stryk and Barbara Kettler donated door prizes. The attendance prizewinners were Johnnie Zak, Dylan Lamensky, Alvis Schmidt, Doris Boyd and Annie Zak. The next meeting is scheduled for June 10. Fried chicken will be served and members are asked to bring a salad, vegetable or dessert. – Loyce Anderson

Brother Falkenberg talked about the updated website and reminded members they can find forms and other information about Hermann Sons at www.hermannsons.org. The meal for lodge meetings in the future will be potluck with everyone attending asked to bring a dish. The lodge will provide the paper goods, forks and knives, drinks and

ice. Everyone will be asked to clean up after the meal. President Marie Herridge passed out a list of officers and the meeting dates for 2013. Laura Schumann is the lodge's nominee for Hermann Sons Fraternalist of the Year. Celebrating birthdays were Robert Engelholm, Allen Hintz and Elizabeth Engelholm. – Laura Schumann

John Boehme, center, receives his 60-year membership pin from Grand Vice President-Fraternal Lee Vogel, left, at a recent meeting of Castroville Lodge No. 71. Brother Boehme has been a member since March 24, 1953. Also pictured is Glenford Boehme, lodge agent and financial secretary.

Celebrating February birthdays at the Bellville Lodge meeting were, from left, Allan Hintz, Elizabeth Engelholm and Robert Engelholm.

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Lockhart Lodge honors 11 high school seniors

LOCKHART – Lockhart Lodge No. 64 met April 7 at Henry’s Restaurant with 67 members and guests present. The lodge was honoring 11 high school seniors. Agent Janice Kuhen gave a talk about the importance of Hermann Sons insurance and presented all honorees with a pen and calendar. Youth Director Carol Schuelke announced the name of each graduate and they each gave a short speech about their plans for the future. Each was presented with a scholarship check from Treasurer Ray Pfefferkorn.

Nicole Sprott, Trent Till and James Nathan Woody (who was unable to attend because he had broken his leg). All enjoyed a delicious meal of hamburgers and fries. Carol Schuelke and Dickie Rutherford served cake. Special thanks go to Youth Director Carol Schuelke for planning the party and baking Nine of the 11 graduating high school seniors honored by Lockhart the cakes. A cheer card was sent to Nancy Lodge in April are pictured. Hess, who is recuperating from The honorees were Allison Peters, Leizl Porter, Zane knee surgery, to Lowe Galle after Bailey, Will Clark, Hannah Schnautz, Tyler Seidenberger his surgery and to James Nathan Estrada, Taylor Galipp, Andrew (who was unable to attend), Woody.

Austin to hold dance, bake sale

AUSTIN – Austin Lodge No. 120 met Sunday, April 7, with 40 members and guests present. Jackson Howard and Luke Williams were welcomed as new members. Get well cards had been sent to LoAnn Guillory and Anna Schmidt. A sympathy card had been sent to Sandra Cook following the passing of her brother. Mildred Schulz’s sister, Edna Kessel, from La Grange was welcomed as a visitor. Members voted to make a $100 donation to the Corpus Christi Food Bank in observance of Join Hands Day. President Ed Kurtz will take this donation to the Grand Lodge Convention. President Kurtz announced

Austin Lodge members Milton (John) and Louise Duecker recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. that the Hermann Sons State Bowling Tournament will be held at Dart Bowl in Austin on July 27-28 and Aug. 3-4. Austin Lodge members are being asked to help with this event. If anyone would like to volunteer,

please call President Kurtz. On April 28, the lodge will host a dance and bake sale. The dance will be from 3-7 p.m. and tickets will be $6 per person. The Native Sons Band will provide music. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Betty Rountree. Congratulations were extended to Milton (Johnny) and Louise Duecker who celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary in April. Chester Eklund won the attendance prize and the “kitty” went to Betty Rountree. After the meeting, members enjoyed a covered dish lunch and desserts. Members are reminded that there will not be a meeting in May. – Betty Kurtz

Moulton members gather for meeting

Members and guests of Moulton Lodge No. 59 visit at the March meeting. Pictured are Carol Selzer, Linda and Leroy Muehlstein, Judy and Irvin Schulmeier, Larry Selzer, Gladys Seifert, Pauline Welfl, Eugene Anderle and John Koch.

Door prize winners were Alf Seeliger, Hugo Schaarschmidt, David Turner, Madison Estrada and Bo Grantham. Congratulations go to McKenzie Hess, who was featured as a Shining Star in the March Hermann Sons News. The lodge’s next meeting will be held May 5 in the Chisholm Trail Barbeque Room beginning at 6 p.m. All members are urged to attend and enjoy the meal with fellow fraternalists. Prospective members are welcome. – Reporter

Converse picnic June 2 CONVERSE – Converse Lodge No. 157 is planning its summer picnic for June 2 at the GRASP Building in Converse beginning at 2:30 p.m. Members will discuss further plans at the April meeting. Look for details in the May report. – Reporter

Jourdanton holds special Valentine's Day meeting JOURDANTON – A special meeting night was planned for Valentine’s Day since it coincided with the regular meeting day for Jourdanton Lodge No. 310. Shelia Merrill, Patsy Johnson, Diana and Rusty Prasifka and several teenagers from the Merrill family decorated the Civic Center for the occasion. The tables were decorated with red and pink tablecloths and favors. The menu for the celebration was an assortment of sandwiches, finger foods and fruit with plenty of cake and pudding. There were three stations. One was for cookie decorating, another was for making Valentine bags and the third was

for making a Valentine card. Once the members had made the Valentine bags and cards they exchanged Valentines. The cards were humorous, original and quite entertaining. A potluck dinner was shared at the March 14 meeting featuring chili prepared by a local restaurant. Members brought tamales, cornbread, beans, sandwiches, cakes, pies and other assorted desserts. The meeting was a short one due to the absence of Secretary Kathi Norment and daughter Katy. Katy was ill. This reporter apologizes for being late with this article due to illness. – Lillian M. Wiede

The Jourdanton Civic Center was decorated in a Valentine’s Day theme for the Feb. 14 meeting of Jourdanton Lodge. Members got to decorate cookies and make Valentines during the meeting.

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El Campo gives nearly $5,000 in scholarships EL CAMPO – El Campo Lodge No. 87 met at the Golden Phoenix on Sunday, April 7, at noon. Members and guests enjoyed the buffet and time visiting prior to the business meeting. First on the agenda was

installing the 2013 officers. Wilburn Pargmann of Yoakum and a member of the Grand Finance Committee installed the officers. His wife, Mary, accompanied him to the meeting. Erica Wigginton was wel-

comed as a new member. Congratulations to Erica and Phillip Wigginton. They were married at George Ranch on Nov. 10. They are expecting their first child at the end of October. The 2013 El Campo scholarship recipients are Montierra Ellis, $425; Allison Fucik, $500; Cody Guynes, $675; Lauren Hlavaty, $1,200; Jonathan Hogan, $550; Jenna Ortiz, $760; and Sky Svatek, $875. A total of $4,985 is being given this year. The lodge is grateful that

members work diligently to support this fund-raising activity for these young people. A big “thank you” goes out to the businesses and individuals that donate to the drawing and the El Campo community members who support this event by purchasing tickets. The lodge made a $100 donation to the Disabled Veterans of El Campo. Accepting the donation from President Dennis Wigginton were Wade Newton and Adolph “Shorty” Sablatura. Members also voted to support two members in the 2013

BP MS 150 (a 150-mile bike ride from Houston to Austin supporting the cure for multiple sclerosis) by donating to the event. Phillip Wigginton of Needville and Brent Wigginton of El Campo were pledged $100 each in honor of Lora Bruce of Angleton. Lora, who has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, is the fiancée of member Blake Hansen. This will be the second year for Phillip to ride in this event and the first year for Brent to participate. – Cindy Witcher

Rutersville offers campers $100

El Campo Lodge President Dennis Wigginton, right, presents a $100 donation to local Disabled American Veterans members Wade Newton, left, and Adolph Sablatura, center.

El Campo Lodge President Dennis Wigginton presented Phillip Wigginton, left, with a $100 check for the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Phillip will be riding in the 2013 BP MS 150 on April 20 and 21. Not pictured is Brent Wigginton who also will receive a $100 check for his participation in the same event. Wade Newton was presented with a bouquet of flowers for his wife Caroline at the April meeting of El Campo Lodge. The flowers were given to honor Sister Newton for her many years of service as a member of the Finance Committee and Cheer Committee. She is currently doing rehab at Garden Villa in El Campo.

RUTERSVILLE – Rutersville Lodge No. 152 met April 3 with members enjoying a meal featuring grilled hamburgers with all the trimmings. Members provided the side dishes and desserts. Jo Ann Mueller reported sending a get-well card to Kevin Seifert and congratulations to Stuart and Mysti Schielack on the arrival of their baby. She will also be sending congratulations to Deric and Katie Weyand on the arrival of their son, Carter Wayne, on March 22. Get well cards will also be sent to Lester Keilers and Kevin Stibora. Members were informed that the Grand Lodge had approved the lodge’s request for matching funds from the cake walk sale to be held at the September barbecue. The funds will be donated to the La Grange Fire Department. Members agreed to reimburse junior members $100 after they report back at a lodge meeting about their experiences at Hermann Sons Youth Camp. In observance of Join Hands Day, the lodge will make monetary donations to the Fayetteville and Round Top fire departments. Members also are asked to bring non-perishable food items to the May meeting to be donated to the AMEN food bank. Glenn Altwein was recognized as one of the lodge’s TOP Recommenders of new members in 2012. Celebrating April birthdays were Dorothy Keilers, Cheryl Kuhn, Glenn Altwein and Mary Jane Treybig.

Celebrating April birthdays at the Rutersville Lodge meeting were, from left, Mary Jane Treybig, Dorothy Keilers, Cheryl Kuhn and Glenn Altwein.

Rutersville Lodge President Jo Ann Mueller recognizes Glenn Altwein as one of the lodge’s TOP Recommenders for 2012.

The next meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1, and the meal will be pot luck so mem-

bers are asked to bring a main dish and a side dish or dessert. – Reporter

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Comfort will hold picnic at Home on May 13 COMFORT – Comfort Lodge No. 2’s monthly meeting was held at the VFW Hall on March 11. Plans continued to be made for the Spaghetti Supper benefitting the Comfort, Waring, Sisterdale and Alamo Springs fire departments. The supper will be held at Comfort Park from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. Prize drawing tickets and meal tickets can be purchased in advance from one of the volunteer fire departments or from Comfort Lodge members. They can also be purchased at the event. Comfort Lodge donated a $100 Visa gift card for the prize drawing. Other members also made donations. Hermann Sons Youth Camp camper scholarships are being awarded to members who are in financial need. Nine $100 camper scholarships will go to Comfort Lodge members and one $100 scholarship will go to a junior member of any lodge. To apply for the camper scholarships, the camper’s name, parents’ names, address, phone

Lisa Powell and Elaine Keating visit during the Comfort Lodge March meeting.

Colleen Bohnert, from left, Carl Behrendt and Myrt Telken celebrated March birthdays at the Comfort Lodge meeting.

number and letter from the camper stating why he/she wants to attend HSYC this summer should be mailed to Comfort Lodge Camper Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 629, Comfort, 78013. The scholarships for Comfort Lodge members will be awarded as requests are

Elaine Keating was a guest at the meeting. Carl Behrendt, Myrt Telken and Colleen Bohnert celebrated birthdays in March. Easter eggs filled with candy and/or money were given as door prizes. Comfort Lodge will be meeting

received. The recipient of the scholarship for any Hermann Sons member will be notified by May 6. The deadline for all applications to be postmarked is May 1. Questions about the camper scholarships can be referred to Jennifer Cernosek at 830-995-3223.

at the Hermann Sons Retirement Home for a picnic on May 13. The social will begin at 5 p.m. and the meal will be served at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a loaf of bread’s worth of sandwiches that are in individual baggies. – Reporter

Cibolo Lodge raising funds for 'Mended Hearts' CIBOLO – Cibolo Lodge No. 147 met April 4 at Harmon’s Bar-B-Que in Cibolo. Members enjoyed a meal featuring sausage. Members received an update from Agent Tina Ynfante

Dorothy Schneider was the contest winner for “Best Fiesta Dress” at the April meeting of Cibolo Lodge.

regarding the 2013 membership campaign. She handed out cards and brochures and stated that her goal is four applications per week. Your support in helping her reach this goal is welcomed and

Wallace Reimann celebrated his 85th birthday recently. He is a member of Cibolo Lodge.

appreciated. Cibolo Lodge has applied for Matching Funds for “Mended Little Hearts,” a division of the non-profit “Mended Hearts.” The purpose of “Mended Little Hearts” is to support parents and families whose children are diagnosed with heart defects. Lodge members have received support from this organization. Members will be selling Deanan’s Gourmet Popcorn to reach their goal of $500. Dorothy Schneider reported that a card was sent to Kathryn Schmoekel following the loss of her mother and to Francis (Rocky) Friesenhahn following the loss of his wife, Irene. Sister Schneider visited with Wallace Reimann in honor of his 85th birthday and attended the meetings of New Braunfels Lodge No. 21 and Marion Lodge No. 74 to extend greetings from Cibolo Lodge. Tina Ynfante’s avocado salad and Dorothy Schneider’s banana pudding were voted

this month’s favorite side dishes. Attendance prize winners were Fay Fey, Cliff Shepherd and Emilie Shepherd. The name drawn for the special prize drawing was that of Kaylynn D. Vale who was not present to claim her prize. Next month’s prize will be

worth $46. Remember, you must be present to win this prize! The lodge’s next regular meeting will be held May 2. Plans will be made for the annual Flag Day ceremony, a lodge favorite! – Joy Brown

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Family Fun Night Tuesday, May 21 SPJST Hall, 1435 Beall St. Meal at 6:30 p.m. Meeting at 7:30 p.m.

With FUN to Follow!

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Helotes recognizes members

Columbia will meet again May 5 DALLAS – Spring greetings from north Texas. Lots of big doings are going on at the Hall these days so there is much to report. Let's start back in Comfort at the Retirement Home Chili Cook-off. Approximately 20 folks from Columbia Lodge No. 66 made the trek to the Hill Country to enjoy the festivities at the Chili Cook-off. Although nobody from Columbia Lodge won they certainly had fun making and eating chili all weekend. The singing and playing contingent did receive the Showmanship Award for the amateur cooking teams. There was lots of socializing and Friendship, Love and Loyalty amongst all the Sons of Hermann members from all the lodges who attended the cookoff. Thanks go to the Retirement Home staff for putting up with the shenanigans and hope to see everybody again next year. All members need to take a trip to Comfort to see the Youth Camp and Retirement Home. Back in Dallas, the next week

Helotes Lodge Agent Greg Sterner, right, presents Al Michalczak with the TOP Recommender pin for 2012 for Helotes Lodge No. 76 at the April meeting. Also at the meeting, Brother Sterner was installed as a lodge officer.

Celebrating birthdays at the April meeting of Helotes Lodge No. 76 were, from left, Letty Fragoso, Carl Gass and Evelyn Carolan. Brother Gass, president of the lodge, celebrates his birthday in April. The ladies celebrate in May.

a general meeting was held at the Hall and some issues were presented and voted on by a quorum of members. Congratulations go to Dave Lewis, Stanley Whitehead and Gilbert Shelby for doing such a fine job in getting the word out to all 800-plus members. The time spent in contacting members made all the difference. Columbia Lodge held its last annual Saint Alphonso Pancake Breakfast in conjunction with a blood drive at the Hall during the weekend of the Deep Elm Arts Fest. Although the crowds were smaller this year, the lodge still managed to make a profit and feed the beloved Church Kids the following morning. Thanks go to all those who helped in the kitchen, the usual suspects being Bobby and Juliea Wilbanks, Melody Carroll and Mrs. Butterworth. Tony Kellor passed away in February and his last wish was to have his ashes spread out in the places he loved. To that end, a ceremony was held at

the Hall on April 13 and before the Red Elvises hit the stage, a small part of Tony was placed on the dance floor, a moment of silence was observed and everyone danced with Tony one last time. It was quite emotional and very fitting that a party was held in his honor. The scene was not unlike many of the dances held back about 20 years ago when the Volunteer Fire Ants would have everyone rocking with delight. Everyone at the Hall would like to see more people at the Hall and invite others to volunteer and make it a nicer place. There will be some Saturday work at the Hall and all are invited to come scrape some old paint and prepare the building for its new coat of paint. The Historical Committee is planning on a new vote to secure a color combination that is pleasing and appealing to everybody. Columbia Lodge’s next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m. – David Moynihan

San Marcos to visit nursing home

Deanville will celebrate anniversary in September DEANVILLE – Deanville Lodge No. 301 met one week early in March due to Easter Sunday. In April, the meeting was set for the last Sunday but at 12:30 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. allowing everyone to attend the 104th birthday party for Mrs. Mary Maresh at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Department. Plans were to celebrate the lodge’s 100th anniversary in June, but with so many members involved in making the St. John’s Lutheran Church German Fest a success, the celebration has been postponed to September. The German Fest will be held May 19 beginning with a church service at 10 a.m. A German-style meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Deanville Volunteer Fire Station. Entertainment for all ages is planned. All-day events include antique farm equipment on display, a silent auction,

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music and cold drinks. Everyone is invited. A donation of $100 was made to “Hugs from Home.” Members stood for a moment of silence in memory of Frances Beran. She passed away March 4. Get-well cards were sent to Bernadine Gerland, Ricky Mantey, Walter and Vivian Schumacher. A sympathy card was sent to Katherine Korth following the loss of her brother, Charles Engelmann. Thanks go to Mildred McLemore for the prizes. There will be no April drawing. Members are reminded that Join Hands Day is in May. Everyone is asked to donate non-perishable food items for the Christian Store and to save tabs from canned drinks for the 4-H Club. – Viola Bartek

SAN MARCOS – San Marcos Lodge No. 26 met April 1 at the La Vista Club House in San Marcos. Welcomed as a new member was Brody Dean Burnett, son of Dawn and Dean Burnett of Blanco. Jakob and Michelle Hageman became proud parents of their first daughter on March 5. She is welcomed by three brothers and her great-grandfather, Billy Joe Hageman, and grandparents B.J. Hageman Jr. and Pixie Hageman, all of San Marcos. Vice President Peggy Meiners reported that the Hays Nursing and Rehab Center is looking forward to the members’ visit on Saturday, May 11, for a Join Hands Day celebration beginning at 9:45 a.m. If you did not bring your gift items to the April meeting and are unable to attend, please bring them that day or try to get them to Agnes Dreibrodt, Janice Kuhen or Peggy Meiners before that date. Shirley Faske will be the lodge’s nominee for the

Celebrating birthdays at the April meeting of San Marcos Lodge were, from left, Agnes Dreibrodt, William Braune and Laura Bohmfalk. Brother Braune will be 93 this month. Hermann Sons Fraternalist of the Year. Agent Janice Kuhen talked about ways to help the lodge grow. Each member was given the new Hermann Sons brochures to give to prospective new members. President Dreibrodt won the attendance prize. President Dreibrodt thanked Larry and Evelyn Moreau for

the ham they prepared as the main course. The lodge will meet again on May 13 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Logan’s Restaurant. Mothers will be honored. Please RSVP to Janice Kuhen at 512-393-1431 or e-mail [email protected] no later than Friday, May 10, if you plan to attend. – Reporter

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Teresa Saathoff .................... San Antonio ........ 210-276-0361 or 210-422-6996 (cell)

Alfred Stryk, FICF, LUTCF .... Pearland ............. 281-485-4095 Marilyn Vogt, FIC ................ Boerne ................ 210-630-9874 email: [email protected]

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 Sturm, Joann . . . . . . . . . . .Corpus Christi . . . 361-852-4530 Tiffin, Laura . . . . . . . . . . . .Cuero . . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Tiffin, Wayne . . . . . . . . . . .Cuero . . . . . . . . . 361-275-8421 Brown, Helen Tyson . . . . .Dallas . . . . . . . . . 214-287-0022 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 . . . . . . . 713-622-9088 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 Barrington, Debbie . . . . . .Paige . . . . . . . . . . 512-629-7956 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 . . . . 830-980-9728 Sterner, Greg . . . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-363-0373 Trejo, Veronica . . . . . . . . .San Antonio . . . . 210-710-0932 Bohmfalk, Darlene . . . . . .San Marcos . . . . . 512-396-0359 Kuhen, Janice . . . . . . . . . .San Marcos . . . . . 512-396-5337 Seifert, Mary K. . . . . . . . .Schulenburg/Weimar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 979-743-0312 Sustr, Ben J. . . . . . . . . . . .Schulenburg . . . . 979-743-3604 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