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SAN ANTONIO -­ A Hermann Sons fraternal insurance agent from the Blanco area is among the 34 agents who have qualified for recognition based on their performance in 2008.

Grand Vice President-Marketing Howard Saathoff, FIC, Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas has announced that Gilbert Weiss, FIC, has qualified for the Million Dollar Club, one of three clubs for which agents may qualify based on premium income generated and applications written during a calendar year.

The agents were recognized in March during the 18th annual Agents' Awards Banquet held at the Embassy Suites hotel in San Marcos.

First-time Million Dollar Club qualifiers receive a plaque. Those who qualify more than one year receive a cash award. A total of eight agents qualified for the Million Dollar Club.

This is the 12th time Weiss has qualified for club membership. He was a member of the Executive Club in 1991, 1993-1997, 1999 and 2002-2004 and a member of the Grand President's Club in 1992. He is a member of Richland Hermann Sons Lodge No. 107 and represents the Hill Country area.

Hermann Sons is a fraternal insurance society. It offers its members a variety of life insurance plans, annuity and IRA products plus other services.

The more than 73,000 members belong to one of 140 local lodges across Texas and have access to a wide range of fraternal benefits. The Grand Lodge, which was formed in 1890, is located in San Antonio. The Order operates 34 tuition-free dance schools and two youth camps for its junior members and a retirement home.

To learn more about Hermann Sons life insurance products and the fraternal benefits you may enjoy as a member, call Weiss at 830-868-5567.