Vol. 127, No. 5
May 2024
INSIDE Message from President/CEO ➤ Pg. 2
Hermann Sons Life products ➤ Pg. 5
Camp news ➤ Pg. 8-9
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Membership Picnic to be held in conjuction with Camp Open House on June 8 COMFORT – This year’s Hermann Sons Life Membership Picnic will be held in conjunction with the annual Camp Open House on Saturday, June 8. All members, family and friends are invited. Gates open at 9 a.m. and activities will be held through 1:30
p.m. at both the Hilltop site for boys and the Riverside site for girls. Lunch will be available at both sites for everyone from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Activities such as archery, gaga ball, crafts and more will be available throughout the day and the swimming pools will be
open, so bring bathing suits and sunscreen. Participants can take a tour of the camp facilities and meet staff from all over the world that will be working this summer. “Bring your friends and family out to enjoy a great day in the Texas Hill Country,” Vice President
of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly said. “We hope to see you there!” Reservations are not required. Hermann Sons Life Camp is located in Comfort. From Comfort take Hwy. 27 west toward Kerrville. Just outside of Comfort, turn left on Hermann Sons Road and follow the signs to either site.
Family Fun Day June 22 Hermann Sons Life will SAN ANTONIO – All members are invited to the annual Hermann Sons Life Family Fun Day at Six Flags Fiesta Texas on June 22, 2024. Invitations have been mailed to eligible and registered Shining Stars. Each registered Shining Star will receive one complimentary ticket. Shining Stars must have been registered by April 1, 2024, for free admission and be current on all premiums and dues. One chaperone ticket purchase is required for Shining Stars and their ticket is $60. All additional tickets for all ages are $65 each. Tickets can be purchased online at hermannsonslife.org, go to Store. Ticket purchase includes free
honor 2024 graduates
parking, park admission with free access to the water park, a meal and all-day access to all the park amenities. This is more than a $100 value. The meal will be served from 3 to 4 p.m. at the Picnic Pavilion. Unfortunately, if season passes are used, lunch cannot be provided. Deadline to purchase tickets is midnight on June 9. For questions, contact the Member Benefits Department at 800-234-4124, ext. 238.
It’s almost time to salute our 2024 graduates! Hermann Sons Life will honor members who are graduating high school or college by featuring them on social media and in the Hermann Sons Life newspaper in July. Entries should include contact phone number, student’s name, high school or university, which lodge they belong to, future plans, parent(s) names, school achievements and activities. Photos should be of good quality or cannot be published. Email photos and information to elaines@hermannsonslife. org. The deadline to submit is June 12, 2024. Graduates must be Hermann Sons Life members.