Vol. 127, No. 12
INSIDE Camp News ➤ 8-9
Fraternalist Award ➤ 10
Lodge News ➤ Pg. 12-22
hermannsonslife.org
December 2024
Hermann Sons Life changes coming in 2025 SAN ANTONIO – We want to share some exciting updates regarding our facilities and the steps we’re taking to enhance the experience and well-being of our members. Riverside and Hilltop Camps Based on feedback from campers and their families, we recognize that Riverside Camp requires significant renovations to provide a quality experience for our campers and staff. In response, and to prioritize a positive camp experience, all 2025 summer
camp sessions will be held at Hilltop Camp. This relocation will allow us to focus on a long-term plan for maintaining and improving our camp facilities. Also new this year, Camp will be open to non-members. Members will start registration in January, and we will open registration to non-members in March. Retirement Home Our three retirement home residents will be relocated to a new independent living retirement community in Comfort.
This decision comes as the current retirement home property is needing extensive renovations to ensure the continued comfort and safety of our residents. We are excited about the quality of the new retirement home accommodations. HSL will be working to identify and develop sustainable options for the current retirement home property. We understand there have been rumors about the potential sale of our Comfort properties, including the retirement home
and Riverside Camp. Rest assured, it is not our plan to sell any of these properties. While we are exploring all options to address the current needs of our facilities, our commitment remains with our members and the long-term value of Hermann Sons Life. We are fully dedicated to ensuring the safety, comfort, and enrichment of all our members and residents. We appreciate your support and look forward to a sustainable and bright future for HSL for generations to come!
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Hermann Sons Life Camp registration will open in January! For Camp news from Executive Camp Director Ian Brassett, the schedule and more, see Pages 8-9.
SAN ANTONIO – The Hermann Sons Life Newspaper will continue to be printed and mailed, but members must contact the Home Office and opt-in to stay on the mailing list. Many of our members have indicated they no longer want to receive the printed copy of the Hermann Sons Life Newspaper by mail. Many read it on the Hermann Sons Life website, through our Facebook page or by the email option. By the time it is received in the mail, members say it is often thrown in the trash. To be more ecologically responsible and less wasteful, members who want the mailed printed version are asked to contact the Home Office by Jan. 1, 2025. We understand there are many members who do enjoy reading the printed version of the news-
paper and we are happy to continue mailing it to them. To continue to receive the newspaper by mail, call 210-2269261 ext. 325 or 1-800-234-4124 ext. 325 or email: optin@hermannsonslife.org Members may also request to be added to the email list for the digital version of the newspaper. An email address must be provided. There is no need to reach out to us again if you have already opted in.