Vol. 127, No. 4
INSIDE Message from President/CEO ➤ Pg. 2-3
Family Fun Day ➤ Pg. 11
Join Hands Day ➤ Pg. 13
hermannsonslife.org
April 2024
Camp registration for 2024 opens! COMFORT – Hermann Sons Life Camp registration for the summer of 2024 has opened. This year, Camp is offering a new 10-night, 11day session, and 7-year-olds can now attend a Mini-Camp session. Juniors who are ages 7-9 by Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible for Mini-Camp, and ages 8-14 as of Sept. 1, 2024, are eligible for a full week or the new extended week. Mini-Camp registration fees are $220 that includes a $20 nonrefundable Camp store voucher. Full-week registration fees are $375 that includes a $20 non-refundable Camp store voucher. The extended week registration fee is $600 that includes a $20 non-refundable Camp store voucher. Informational Camp brochures with registration instructions are in the process of being mailed to first-time campers and emails will go out to returning campers. Information and online registration are available on the Hermann Sons Life website, hermannsonslife. org, on the home page by scrolling to the bottom. A copy of the registration brochure, the Parent Handbook, links to the required forms and the registration link are provided. Note, the special registration code is only available in the mailed brochure or in the email sent to returning juniors and is required to complete registration.
Weeks are available on a first-come, firstserved basis and are processed in the order they are received in the registration system. Second-session options will be available starting May 15. The Camp dates are Session 1 - June 9-15, Texas theme; Session 2 - June 16-22, Hawaiian
theme; Session 3 - June 23-29, Neon theme; Session 4 – July 7-13, Christmas theme; Session 5 – July 14-20, Halloween theme; Session 6 – July 21-27, Marvel/Disney theme. The Mini-Camp dates are Session 1 - June 30-July 3, Neon theme; and Mini-Camp Session 2 – July 28-31, Red, White and Blue theme; the Grief Support Camp session is July 28-31 with Red, White and Blue theme. The extended day session is June 23 – July 3, Neon theme. Camp Open House will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at both Camps, Riverside for girls and Hilltop for boys. The pool and some activities will be available at both camp sites. Fun tours of the camps will run approximately every 30 minutes. Lunch will be provided from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Camp information Zoom sessions will be held March 23, 9-10 a.m. and on April 14, 9-10 a.m. Contact Ian for link details. For Camp questions, contact Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett at ianb@hermannsonslife.org or call 830-995-3223. Camp is a benefit for junior policy holders. Premiums and lodge dues must remain current to attend Camp. To learn more about the benefits of a junior policy, contact the Sales Department at 877437-6266. See Pg. 9 for more Camp news.
Hermann Sons Life organizes Texas Wildfire Relief Fund SAN ANTONIO – In response to the disastrous Texas Panhandle wildfires, Hermann Sons Life has organized a Texas Wildfire Relief Fund. “In keeping with the mission of Hermann Sons Life, we want to do our part to help those affected by the devastating fires as they now face recovery,” Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly said. According to the “Texas Tribune,” the nearly three-week
HERMANN SONS LIFE
TEXAS WILDFIRE RELIEF FUND battle that started in February became the largest wildfire in Texas history, burned more than 1 million acres across several counties and at least two people have died.
Many residents lost homes, farms and ranches and thousands of livestock were killed. “We are still determining the areas and organizations most in need of aid,” Cecily said. “We are
doing our research and reaching out to volunteer fire departments and other community resources.” Members and lodges are asked to join the Home Office in this effort. Monetary donations can be mailed to Hermann Sons Life, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX 78297. Donations may also be made by credit card by calling 800-2344124, ext. 238. For questions, contact Leonni Avalos at leonnia@hermannsonslife.org or the number above.