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MAGAZINE

September 2020

Fighting Hunger, Thanking Heroes

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

Project and Fraternalist of the YearFind a Fulfilling Career

Chapter Secretary Janice Strohm shows off an original 48-star U.S. flag during a Flag Day Scavenger Hunt that Mississippi South hosted. Members submitted photos of different flags as part of the contest, which helped demonstrate their patriotism while staying safely apart.

Safety and Security Remain Our FocusEvents in our nation have continued to be unpredictable over the past few months. More than ever, I have been blown away by everyone in the WoodmenLife family: our Sales teams, who quickly adapted to continue to serve families; our National Board of Directors, whose members have stepped up to back our evolving efforts and offerings; and our Home Office Associates, who have not missed a beat in serving WoodmenLife members. Most of all, YOU, our members, have made such a big difference, especially through the $1 million you quickly helped us raise for Feeding America®. Please see all the chapters who helped with this effort on pages 14-21.

Your safety is of the greatest concern to us. That’s why, unfortunately, we canceled Family and Senior Events this year. You will see photos that took place before the pandemic in this publication, but rest

assured, we’re following all recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and monitoring the situation closely. We’re reassessing our operations to ensure our Associates, Sales Representatives and members are safe and sound.

We also want to make sure we never falter in being there when you need us. We were founded to help plan for the financial security of families like yours, and that is still our mission today. Virtual appointments are the perfect solution to continuing this mission, while ensuring your safety. If you need anything, don’t hesitate to set up a video call with your local Representative.

Thank you for being part of the WoodmenLife family. It’s an honor to be able to serve you.

Sincerely,

Patrick L. DeesPresident & CEO

Our Mission: Uniting hardworking Americans to secure their financial future while strengthening our communities and country.

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PRESIDENT’S

In This Issue03 President’s Message

10 Partnerships Pave Way for Future

22 Fraternalist of the Year

24 Project of the Year

26 Try Being a Chapter Officer

28 WoodmenLife Extras

30 Elite Fisherman

31 Highway Cleanup

32 Sleeping Bag Donations

33 Student Lunch Debt Paid

34 Chalk Challenge Winners

37 WoodmenLife Student Loan Relief Program

37 Supporting the Fire Department

38 New COA Advisory Board Member

40 Fraternal Spirit

44 Fun Zone

46 In Memoriam

48 Chapter Calendar

Volume 138 • Number 4We’ve been helping to protect the financial future of families like yours, making a difference in hometowns across America and honoring our country since 1890. As a not-for-profit life insurance company, we put money back into the community. We’re here when you need us most.National Board of DirectorsPatrick L. Dees, Chairman, President & CEO, Omaha, NEDenise M. McCauley, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Omaha, NEJon R. Aerni, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Omaha, NE Daniel W. Rice III, Kinston, NCDr. James W. Bosler III, Louisville, KYDr. James W. Shaver, Landis, NCMichael C. Shealy, Lexington, SCWesley A. Dodd Jr., Cornelia, GADaryl J. Doise, Frisco, TXDanny E. Cummins, Troup, TXRonald H. Aldridge, Jackson, MSRobert T. Maher, Naples, FL Dwayne H. Tucker, Brentwood, TNExecutive Vice President & Chief Marketing OfficerS. Kyle McMahanVice President, MarketingLori HowardMagazine Staff Managing Editor: Dana SawyerContent Editor: Jim BushDesign Editor: Joe BavarescoWriters: Logan Hotz, Liz Perry, Gary PetersonDesigner: Janelle ArthurContributors: Kathy Cardwell, Carli Cominoli, Travis Kirsch, Josh Trout, Jerry UnderwoodIf you have questions, comments or suggestions for articles, please direct them to [email protected]. Visit us at WoodmenLife.org.WoodmenLife Magazine (ISSN 1069-1790) is published quarterly for $2.00 per year by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society, 1700 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102. Periodicals postage paid at Omaha, NE, and additional mailing offices. Postmaster: Send address changes to WoodmenLife Magazine, 1700 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102-2025.Securities are offered through Woodmen Financial Services, Inc. (WFS), 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 68102, 877-664-3332, member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (collectively “WoodmenLife”). Securities other than the WoodmenLife Variable Annuity are issued by companies that are not affiliated with Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society. This material is intended for general use with the public. WFS is not undertaking to provide investment advice for any individual or any individual situation, and you should not look to this material for any investment advice. WFS has financial interests that are served by the sale of these products or services.Products that are not issued by WoodmenLife or offered and processed through Woodmen Financial Services, Inc., may be offered through Woodmen Insurance Agency, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (”WoodmenLife“). These products are issued by carriers that are not affiliated with Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society.Products are not available in New York and all products may not be available in all states. Not all Representatives are licensed to sell all products.An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product.Member benefits are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements.$25,000 benefit applies to officially registered non-military First Responders.WoodmenLife has entered into sponsored marketing relationships with companies that agree to offer discounts to WoodmenLife members. WoodmenLife is not affiliated with these companies and does not administer these discounts for products or services.Equal Access PolicyWoodmenLife is an Equal Access membership organization that promotes a culture of inclusion. It is the policy of WoodmenLife to seek qualified members on a nondiscriminatory basis and to provide all members with equal access to and allow their participation in WoodmenLife’s chapter system, chapter events, fraternal benefits, and all other fraternal activities on a nondiscriminatory basis. Membership is open to all individuals who share the values of family, community and country regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military or Veteran status, and/or any other classification or factor protected by federal, state or local law.It is also WoodmenLife’s policy that any form of harassment of any member for any reason, not just on the basis of any factor or protected status listed above, will not be tolerated.


On the CoverFeeding America® distributes food to millions of Americans through its network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs throughout the U.S. That work is thanks to a multitude of donors and hard-working volunteers, such as this man at a Feeding Tampa Bay mobile food distribution site.Cover photo provided by Feeding America®

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WoodmenLife Recruiting Sales Manager Eric Kendall had been working in sales for eight years before coming to WoodmenLife. Six years later, he’s found that a

WoodmenLife career is more than just another sales career.

“It’s a dream career,” Kendall said. “Sometimes you have to remind yourself that it’s real. Where else can you make a difference in the community, have a flexible schedule and make a great living? It’s very hard to find. WoodmenLife treats you like royalty.”

What exactly does a WoodmenLife Representative do? Each day is different, but it starts with helping families determine what they need financially and how to get there. There’s much more to it than that though: checking in with families throughout the years as their lives and goals change; helping families during the hardest times, including death and natural disaster; organizing food drives and other community service events; and supporting local schools, First Responders and Veterans. This is just the start – WoodmenLife

Representatives have countless opportunities to help their communities and the families who live near them.

“We do much in the community to honor our First Responders, teachers and nonprofits,” Kendall said. “We are the life insurance company that gives back.”

No Sales Experience NeededThough a background in sales is helpful, it’s not needed to build a successful WoodmenLife career. Life insurance and selling can be learned, while the desire to make a difference is part of who you are.

“Anyone can succeed at WoodmenLife,” said Representative Paul Brooks, Laurinburg, NC. “You just have to keep looking for the next person to help. As a Representative with WoodmenLife, you have great ways to assist the family, either with insurance coverage or retirement products. You always have to ask yourself: ‘Who can I help today?’”

Cami Dixon, a WoodmenLife Financial Representative in La Grange, TX, agrees that service-focused values play a big role in success.

“Without a doubt, I believe the most important quality needed for this career is integrity and always doing what is right, even when others do not,” she said. “As

a former teacher, this was a natural fit for me. You need to be able to hold yourself accountable, be self-motivated, be comfortable teaching people, and work well with others.”

The Support You Need to SucceedWoodmenLife Representatives receive training and support from day one, both from their local team and the Home Office in Omaha, NE. This continues

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Eric Kendall says his career with WoodmenLife has helped him make a great living and have a flexible schedule. With him are his wife, Rachel, and children, Pierce and Allie.

Explore a Career With WoodmenLife

“We are the life insurance company that gives back.”

— Eric Kendall, Recruiting Sales Manager

Eric Kendall

“I love getting to know and spending time with our members,” Brooks said. “You become part of their family, and they become part of yours.”

Through WoodmenLife, Brooks has had opportunities to help provide essentials following back-to-back hurricanes; thank local teachers, firefighters and police officers; and present scholarships. “All are important and rewarding,” he said.

Dixon has also found great fulfillment helping locally, while having the flexibility to make her family a priority. “My favorite thing about working with WoodmenLife is the freedom of my schedule,” she said. “I have been able to attend all of my son's activities and have been available to be his personal ‘Uber’ driver and spend quality time with him. Having two older children, I know how fast these years go by.”

throughout their career.

“Training provided by your Regional Director, Recruiting Sales Manager and the WoodmenLife corporate staff provides you with all the tools and assistance you need to succeed,” Brooks said.

When new Representatives begin meeting with local

families, they are confident, prepared and ready to help.

“What has surprised me the most about this career is how quickly you can build a business,” Kendall said. “In most jobs, it takes a long time to build your brand and to get it off the ground. The WoodmenLife story is so compelling to our clients and future clients that it makes the career easier for new Representatives.”

There are also many opportunities to advance within a WoodmenLife career. Kendall started as a Representative, but he’s now a Recruiting Sales Manager, helping to train and lead teams of WoodmenLife Representatives.

“The most rewarding part of my career is helping a new Representative learn the correct process and seeing them grow,” he said. “I love seeing them reach their potential.”

A Time for ChangeIn this unpredictable time, many are uncertain about the future of their jobs. WoodmenLife, however, has remained a strong organization since our founding in 1890. We adapt and change to support our Sales Force, empowering them to continue to succeed.

“This career allows you to help people even during a crisis. Having alternate ways of meeting, we can assist our clients or future clients in the most comfortable way for them,” Kendall said.

How far you advance and the income you can earn is based on how hard you work. More importantly, you’ll find both fulfillment and flexibility in this career.

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Life is uncertain, protecting your loved ones isn’tIn these times of change, know that you can protect your family’s financial security when you’re gone.

With Family Term life insurance, you can protect all of your family members, young and old, under one certificate1, with one monthly premium.

Contact your local Representative to find out how and set up a virtual appointment today.


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Representatives are independent contractors and are not employees of WoodmenLife. However, certain full-time life insurance sales agents may be treated as statutory employees for employment tax purposes (See: IRS Publication 15-A).

Is It Time for a Change?Visit LifeCareerBalance.com today to learn more about a WoodmenLife career and the benefits you'll receive, and to connect with your local Recruiting Sales Manager.

“My favorite thing about working with WoodmenLife is the freedom of my schedule.”

— Cami Dixon, WoodmenLife Financial

Representative

“What has surprised me the most about this career is how quickly you can build a business.”

— Paul Brooks, Recruiting Sales Manger

WoodmenLife members are bonded

by the desire to make a difference

where we live. Our families are better

for it, as are our communities and country.

Whenever and wherever we see a need, our

shared commitment inspires us to lend a

hand. Sometimes that means going above

and beyond what we’ve been doing. That’s

what we’ve done in 2020, stepping up our

fight against hunger and adding to our ability

to honor our nation’s Defenders. Now, we

fight hunger as a Leadership Partner with

Feeding America®, and we celebrate America

as a partner of the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Already this year, our efforts raised more than

$1 million in support of the Feeding America

COVID-19 Response Fund. We’ve also made

donations to the Gary Sinise Foundation,

whose mission is to serve our nation by

honoring our Defenders, Veterans, First

Responders, their families, and those in need

Feeding America® Partnership Expands Hunger FightFor five years, we’ve worked

to keep our neighbors from going hungry through our

National Community Focus. To date, we’ve collected more than 943,000 pounds of food and raised $2.5 million. Along the way, we’ve held community food drives, backpack-stuffing events and cookout fundraisers. We’ve also sorted donations at local food banks, served meals at community kitchens and supported WoodmenLife Impact® fundraisers.

Because we’re always looking for a way to better serve our hometowns, we saw a great opportunity in joining Feeding America as a Leadership Partner. The partnership expands our efforts to battle food insecurity nationwide. Plus, our partnership comes as hunger affects nearly 11.5% of Americans, including 11 million children and more than 5 million seniors. On top of that, the COVID-19 pandemic’s economic impact has made things worse.

As like-minded organizations, partnering with Feeding America just makes sense. In addition to our National Community Focus activities, Feeding America brings

a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs throughout the U.S., many of which serve WoodmenLife communities. They serve more than 40 million people each year, and they are the largest domestic hunger-relief organization and the third-largest nonprofit in the U.S.

Working with Feeding America increases our ability to help shape the future of hunger relief in America. It also provides additional opportunities to spread the message about hunger and

furthers our mission of making sure our fellow Americans have enough to eat.

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To learn more about WoodmenLife’s National Community Focus to fight hunger visit WoodmenLife.org/NCF


Working together to make a difference

RISING TO MEET THE NEED FEEDING AMERICA®

WoodmenLife was able to direct funding to the regions our members call home. For instance, $53,500 was sent to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Food bank Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Hoolihan, left, and Wilmington Branch Director Beth Gaglione are pictured accepting the donation.

Our Patriotism Flies Higher With the Gary Sinise FoundationWe hold dear our commitment to supporting

and honoring our nation’s protectors. For 130 years, we’ve shown our appreciation and

celebrated our American freedoms with activities like:

• Flags Across America, which includes projects that place flags on the graves of Veterans

• In Honor and Remembrance ceremonies that honor the heroes and victims of the 9/11 attacks, as well as local community heroes and volunteers

• Flag retirement ceremonies

We also have donated more than 3.5 million flags to communities, schools and nonprofits nationwide and frequently participate in parades and other events that mark Memorial Day, Independence Day and other patriotic occasions.

This year, we took our celebration of patriotism even further with a partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation. To kick off the partnership, we made a donation to the Foundation on behalf of our chapters that participated in the recent Feeding America® COVID-19 Response Fund campaign. This donation helps support the Foundation’s mission to serve our nation by honoring our Defenders, Veterans, First Responders, their families, and those in need.

Our relationship with the Foundation expands upon our support of its annual Snowball Express event the past two years and will help us support other key programs and initiatives.

Our commitment to family, community and country fits perfectly with the Foundation’s mission, a sentiment voiced by General (Ret.) Robin Rand, Chief Executive Officer of the Gary Sinise Foundation, in a video you can view at WoodmenLife.org/lead-and-give/patriotism

WoodmenLife President & CEO Patrick L. Dees shared similar thoughts when the partnership was announced.

“Our patriotic activities, especially those that honor our military, are some of the most memorable experiences for our members,” he said. “They help families pass on their love of patriotism to their children. Through this partnership, we’re excited to

provide even more opportunities for our members to make a difference and provide well-deserved support for our nation’s Defenders.”

WoodmenLife Proudly Supports Gary Sinise FoundationPartnering with the Gary Sinise Foundation helps strengthen our ability to celebrate our nation’s best and serve their needs.

Programs & PurposesRelief & ResiliencyRelief & Resiliency programs aim to ensure our nation’s heroes and their families stay strong through hardships by offering complete support before, during, and after battle. Through these programmatic initiatives, the Gary Sinise Foundation helps our nation’s heroes and their families find the strength to persevere and heal.

Community Outreach & EducationCommunity Outreach & Education programs bridge the gap between our defender and civilian communities. Through these initiatives, the Gary Sinise Foundation honors America’s heroes both past and present, and inspires the next generation to do the same.

First Responders OutreachThe First Responders Outreach program honors the heroes right down the block—our firefighters, police, and EMTs—who sacrifice every day to ensure our safety. Through this program, the Gary Sinise Foundation provides critical funding for emergency relief efforts, essential equipment, PPE, and training to ensure our First Responders have what they need to perform to the best of their abilities.

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“Our patriotic activities, especially those that honor our military, are some of the most memorable experiences for our members.”

— Patrick L. Dees, WoodmenLife President & CEO

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ALABAMA NORTHChapter 4 Gardendale, AL

Chapter 8 Florence, AL

Chapter 43 Decatur, AL

Chapter 63 Fayette, AL

Chapter 87Northport, AL

Chapter 93 Ider, AL

Chapter 101 Jasper, AL

Chapter 116 Carrollton, AL

Chapter 140 Haleyville, AL

Chapter 165 Pell City, AL

Chapter 193 Falkville, AL

Chapter 436 Ft. Payne, AL

Chapter 491 Oneonta, AL

Chapter 513 Vernon, AL

Chapter 514 Athens, AL

Chapter 800 Wedowee, AL

Chapter 1066 Red Bay, AL

Chapter 1137 Sylacauga, AL

Chapter 1558 Leeds, AL

Chapter 1600 Madison, AL

Chapter 1850 Cullman, AL

Chapter 1862 Rosalie, AL

Chapter 1870 Russellville, AL

Chapter 1881 Cullman, AL

Chapter 1893 Tuscaloosa, AL

Chapter 1918 Albertville, AL

ALABAMA SOUTHChapter 1 Mobile, AL

Chapter 3 Selma, AL

Chapter 15 Butler County, AL

Chapter 16 Eufuala, AL

Chapter 25 Montgomery, AL

Chapter 30 Brewton, AL

Chapter 131 Dothan, AL

Chapter 213 Choctaw County, AL

Chapter 298 Prattville, AL

Chapter 310 Hartford, AL

Chapter 322 Clanton, AL

Chapter 338 Phenix City, AL

Chapter 384 Saraland, AL

Chapter 391 Thomasville, AL

Chapter 420 Troy, AL

Chapter 458 Enterprise, AL

Chapter 672 Linden, AL

Chapter 930 Brantley, AL

Chapter 1024 Jackson, AL

Chapter 1057 Monroeville, AL

Chapter 1901 Notasulga, AL

Chapter 1498 Ozark, AL

Chapter 1872 Atmore, AL

Chapter 1885 Chatom, AL

Chapter 1896 Evergreen, AL

Chapter 1901Lee County, AL

Chapter 1916 Camden, AL

Chapter 1932 Elba, AL

Chapter 1961 Semmes, AL

Chapter 2015 Fairhope, AL

ARKANSASChapter 4Jonesboro, AR

Chapter 5North Little Rock, AR

Chapter 6Pine Bluff, AR

Chapter 7 Hamburg, AR

Chapter 12Fayetteville, AR

Chapter 15 Batesville, AR

Chapter 19Camden, AR

Chapter 35 Conway, AR

Chapter 58 Malvern, AR

Chapter 68Searcy, AR

Chapter 70Perryville, AR

Chapter 86Nashville, AR

Chapter 87Ashdown, AR

Chapter 104Clinton, AR

Chapter 134 Walcott, AR

Chapter 233 Arkadelphia, AR

Chapter 328 Texarkana, AR

Chapter 341 Magnolia, AR

Chapter 522 Quitman, AR

Chapter 621 Carlisle, AR

Chapter 1422Morrilton, AR

Chapter 1425Hasty, AR

Chapter 1428 Marshall, AR

Chapter 6005 Hot Springs, AR

Chapter 25 Springfield, MO

Chapter 880Columbia, MO

FLORIDAChapter 1 Pensacola, FL

Chapter 2 Tallahassee, FL

Chapter 3 Jacksonville, FL

Chapter 10 Dafuniak Springs, FL

Chapter 37 Tampa, FL

Chapter 65 Marianna, FL

Chapter 78 Lakeland, FL

Chapter 168 Crawfordville, FL

Chapter 406 Panama City, FL

Chapter 460 Perry, FL

Chapter 625 Sanford, FL

Chapter 626 Trenton, FL

Chapter 633 Alva, FL

Chapter 698 Ft Walton, FL

Chapter 825 Apopka, FL

Chapter 860 Naples, FL

Chapter 877 Bradenton, FL

Chapter 883 Chipley, FL

Chapter 906 Milton, Fl

Chapter 909 Lakeland, FL

Chapter 913 Port St Joe, FL

GEORGIA CENTRALChapter 10 Macon, GA

Chapter 66 Warrenton, GA

Chapter 100 Carrollton, GA

Chapter 109 Thomaston, GA

Chapter 199 Barnesville, GA

Chapter 252 Conyers, GA

Chapter 358 Round Oak, GA

Chapter 369 Forsyth, GA

Chapter 370 Griffin, GA

Chapter 542 Gray, GA

Chapter 739 Milledgeville, GA

Chapter 982 Stapleton, GA

Chapter 1220 Wrightsville, GA

Chapter 1288 Monroe, GA

Chapter 1406 Harlem, GA

Chapter 1436 Louisville, GA

Chapter 1854 La Grange GA

Chapter 1863 McDonough, GA

Chapter 6023 Macon, GA

GEORGIA NORTHChapter 7 Atlanta, GA

Chapter 8 Athens, GA

Chapter 20 Rome, GA

Chapter 24 Dalton, GA

Chapter 29 Gainesville, GA

Chapter 34 Elberton, GA

Chapter 39 Lexington, GA

Chapter 47 Toccoa, GA

Chapter 143 Clarkesville, GA

Chapter 148 Hartwell, GA

Chapter 150 Lavonia, GA

Chapter 210 Summerville, GA

Chapter 251 Royston, GA

Chapter 264 Commerce, GA

Chapter 310 LaFayette, GA

Chapter 389 Canton, GA

Chapter 553 Cornelia, GA

Chapter 565 Cleveland, GA

Chapter 885 Dillard, GA

Chapter 1000 Taylorsville, GA

Chapter 1180 Blairsville, GA

Chapter 1245 Marietta, GA

Chapter 1344 Pendergrass, GA

Chapter 1374 Dahlonega, GA

Chapter 1395 Winder, GA

Chapter 1415 Comer, GA

Chapter 1936 Cumming, GA

Chapter 1975 Adairsville, GA

Chapter 6019 Cedartown, GA

Chapter 6429 Powder Springs, GA

GEORGIA SOUTHChapter 4 Savannah, GA

Chapter 21 Albany, GA

Chapter 26 Quitman, GA

Chapter 28 Bainbridge, GA

Chapter 43Thomasville, GA

Chapter 104 Moultrie, GA

Chapter 106 Cordele, GA

Chapter 144 Tifton, GA

Chapter 158 Statesboro, GA

Chapter 169 Nashville, GA

WoodmenLife is driven to make a difference. This wouldn’t be possible without the commitment of our members, chapters and regions who raise money, collect donations and roll up their sleeves when they're needed. That’s why we want to recognize and thank our chapters for helping to meet the needs of our

communities. The chapters listed here each donated to the Feeding America® COVID-19 Response Fund through WoodmenLife Impact®, and the Home Office has made a donation in their honor to the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Thank you to everyone for showing the generosity of the WoodmenLife family.

85% of WoodmenLife chapters

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WOODMENLIFE CHAPTERSRISING TO MEET THE NEED

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Chapter 172 Sylvester, GA

Chapter 182 Eastman, GA

Chapter 183 Camilla, GA

Chapter 202 Americas, GA

Chapter 239 Fitzgerald, GA

Chapter 247 Adel, GA

Chapter 320 Brunswick, GA

Chapter 580 Cairo, GA

Chapter 630 Alma, GA

Chapter 688 McRae, GA

Chapter 843 Abbeville, GA

Chapter 1192 Milan, GA

Chapter 1416 Lakeland, GA

Chapter 1518 Soperton, GA

Chapter 1523 Kingsland, GA

Chapter 1532 Warner Robins, GA

Chapter 1770 Savannah, GA

Chapter 1775 East Dublin, GA

Chapter 1808 Cadwell, GA

Chapter 1853 Rochelle, GA

Chapter 1925 Lake Park, GA

Chapter 6018 Valdosta, GA

KENTUCKY EASTChapter 1Lexington, KY

Chapter 14 Louisville, KY

Chapter 269Scottburg, KY

Chapter 611 Falmouth, KY

Chapter 688 Independence, KY

Chapter 698 Salyersville, KY

Chapter 714 Prestonsburg, KY

Chapter 722 West Liberty, KY

Chapter 857 Flemingsburg, KY

Chapter 871 Brooksville, KY

Chapter 879 Cynthiana, KY

Chapter 880 London, KY

Chapter 888 Berea, KY

Chapter 884 Corbin, KY

Chapter 890 Tollesboro, KY

Chapter 891 Georgetown, KY

Chapter 915 Maysville, KY

Chapter 918 Alexandria, KY

Chapter 936 Carlisle, KY

Chapter 969 Somerset, KY

Chapter 974 Hodgensville, KY

Chapter 269Scottsburg, IN

KENTUCKY WESTChapter 105Highland, IL

Chapter 202Mt Vernon, IL

Chapter 206Marion, IL

Chapter 298Chicago, IL

Chapter 6049Highland, IL

Chapter 6146Rosiclare, IL

Chapter 6205Chicago, IL

Chapter 6001South Bend, IN

Chapter 5Hopkinsville, KY

Chapter 3Hickman, KY

Chapter 4Fulton, KY

Chapter 20Cadiz, KY

Chapter 36Bowling Green, KY

Chapter 57La Center, KY

Chapter 66Franklin, KY

Chapter 92Princeton, KY

Chapter 117Benton, KY

Chapter 138Hazel, KY

Chapter 296Brownsville, KY

Chapter 319Hartford, KY

Chapter 396Morton’s Gap, KY

Chapter 574Lewisburg, KY

Chapter 658Glasgow, KY

Chapter 741Mayfield, KY

Chapter 978Clinton, KY

Chapter 50Warren, MI

Chapter 930Kennett, MO

LOUISIANAChapter 6 Crowley, LA

Chapter 10 Monroe, LA

Chapter 14 Denham Springs, LA

Chapter 20 Clinton, LA

Chapter 31 Rayne, LA

Chapter 33 Jennings, LA

Chapter 34 New Iberia, LA

Chapter 44 Amite, LA

Chapter 47 Opelousas, LA

Chapter 49 Minden, LA

Chapter 54 Shreveport, LA

Chapter 66 Columbia, LA

Chapter 107 Winnfield, LA

Chapter 115 Jonesboro, LA

Chapter 127 Jeanerette, LA

Chapter 134 St. Martinville, LA

Chapter 207 Natchitoches, LA

Chapter 238 Lafayette, LA

Chapter 241 Carencro, LA

Chapter 243 Eunice, LA

Chapter 259 Berwick, LA

Chapter 271 New Roads, LA

Chapter 306 Urania, LA

Chapter 308 Houma, LA

Chapter 366 Dry Prong, LA

Chapter 369 Thibodaux, LA

Chapter 383 Iota, LA

Chapter 420 Ville Platte, LA

Chapter 436 Plaucheville, LA

Chapter 440 Winnsboro, LA

Chapter 444 Church Point, LA

Chapter 448 Broussard, LA

Chapter 455 Scott, LA

Chapter 518 Mamou, LA

Chapter 561 Pine Prairie, LA

Chapter 612 Hessmer, LA

Chapter 664 Raceland, LA

Chapter 684 Kaplan, LA

Chapter 870 Chauvin, LA

Chapter 1135 Elton, LA

Chapter 1154 New Roads, LA

Chapter 1163 Elmer, LA

Chapter 1180 Pineville, LA

Chapter 1218 W. Monroe, LA

MISSISSIPPI NORTH Chapter 54 Starkville, MS

Chapter 58 Ripley, MS

Chapter 60 Booneville, MS

Chapter 64 Corinth, MS

Chapter 94 Eupora, MS

Chapter 100 Senatobia, MS

Chapter 102 Louisville, MS

Chapter 130 Tupelo, MS

Chapter 147 Aberdeen, MS

Chapter 165 Houston, MS

Chapter 373 Ackerman, MS

Chapter 423 Ecru, MS

Chapter 508 Glen, MS

Chapter 518 Dennis, MS

Chapter 897 Greenville, MS

Chapter 1190 Fulton, MS

Chapter 1366 Bruce, MS

Chapter 1456 New Albany, MS

Chapter 1457 Saltillo, MS

MISSISSIPPI SOUTHChapter 1 Vicksburg, MS

Chapter 2 Madison, MS

Chapter 3 Meridian, MS

Chapter 4 Natchez, MS

Chapter 9 Brookhaven, MS

Chapter 28 Hattiesburg, MS

Chapter 33 McComb, MS

Chapter 40 Hazlehurst, MS

Chapter 63 Ocean Springs, MS

Chapter 84 Forest, MS

Chapter 173 Laurel, MS

Chapter 195 Morton, MS

Chapter 330 Philadelphia, MS

Chapter 332 Union, MS

Chapter 336 Magee, MS

Chapter 338 Raleigh, MS

Chapter 624 Newton, MS

Chapter 709 Columbia, MS

Chapter 1360 Monticello, MS

Chapter 1361 Smithdale, MS

Chapter 1409 Natchez, MS

Chapter 1443 Rankin, MS

Chapter 1446 Gulfport, MS

Chapter 1450 Hinds County, MS

NEBRASKA/IOWAChapter 18Des Moines, IA

Chapter 33Burlington, IA

Chapter 635Missouri Valley, IA

Chapter 640Earling, IA

Chapter 649Ute, IA

Chapter 6011Council Bluffs, IA

Chapter 6204Arcadia, IA

Chapter 29Nebraska City, NE

Chapter 16Omaha, NE

Chapter 264Lincoln, NE

Chapter 704Bellevue, NE

Chapter 710West Point, NE

Chapter 74Arcadia, WI

NORTH CAROLINA EASTChapter 6Wilmington, NC

Chapter 12 New Bern, NC

Chapter 18Laurinburg, NC

Chapter 46 Kinston, NC

Chapter 56 Weldon, NC

Chapter 60Fayetteville, NC

Chapter 118 Raeford, NC

Chapter 125 Lumberton, NC

Chapter 130Cerro Gordo, NC

Chapter 137 Whiteville, NC

Chapter 139 Tabor City, NC

Chapter 144 Lumberton, NC

Chapter 160 Shallotte, NC

Chapter 208 Bladenboro, NC

Chapter 218 Greenville, NC

Chapter 225 Fairmont, NC

748 WoodmenLife chapters

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Chapter 244 Atkinson, NC

Chapter 262 Clarkton, NC

Chapter 328 Ahoskie, NC

Chapter 336Newport, NC

Chapter 371 Newton Grove, NC

Chapter 449 Merritt, NC

Chapter 456 Seaboard, NC

Chapter 463 Hertford, NC

Chapter 481 Grantham, NC

Chapter 508 Mt. Olive, NC

Chapter 543 Selma, NC

Chapter 564 Jacksonville, NC

Chapter 567 Shelmerdine, NC

Chapter 623 Washington, NC

Chapter 652Ernul, NC

Chapter 695 Dover, NC

Chapter 710 St. Pauls, NC

Chapter 764Lucama, NC

Chapter 862Murfreesboro, NC

Chapter 917 Farmville, NC

Chapter 923 Wallace, NC

Chapter 924 Clinton, NC

Chapter 935 Beulaville, NC

Chapter 940 Mamers, NC

Chapter 974Rose Hill, NC

Chapter 989 LaGrange, NC

Chapter 1004 Pinetops, NC

Chapter 1034 Spiveys Corner, NC

Chapter 1044 Tar Heel, NC

Chapter 1086 Nashville, NC

Chapter 1087 Wilson, NC

Chapter 1088 Evergreen, NC

Chapter 1097 Bailey, NC

Chapter 1284 Delco, NC

Chapter 1319 Goldsboro, NC

Chapter 1343 Oak City, NC

Chapter 1353 Ft. Barnwell, NC

Chapter 1403Walstonburg, NC

Chapter 1428 Jamesville, NC

Chapter 1483Hampstead, NC

Chapter 1491Sneads Ferry, NC

Chapter 1513Morehead City, NC

Chapter 1514 Richlands, NC

Chapter 1516 Pemborke, NC

NORTH CAROLINA WESTChapter 3 Monroe, NC

Chapter 4Wadesboro, NC

Chapter 16 Concord, NC

Chapter 17 Oxford, NC

Chapter 25 Ablemoro, NC

Chapter 26 Greensboro, NC

Chapter 45Lincolnton, NC

Chapter 62 High Point, NC

Chapter 70 Marshville, NC

Chapter 80 Hickory, NC

Chapter 105 Elkin, NC

Chapter 111 Landis, NC

Chapter 226 Waynesville, NC

Chapter 310 Waxhaw, NC

Chapter 323 Mocksville, NC

Chapter 360 Durham, NC

Chapter 379 Matthews, NC

Chapter 382 Gastonia, NC

Chapter 390 Sanford, NC

Chapter 518 Shelby, NC

Chapter 560 Sylvia, NC

Chapter 606 Catawba, NC

Chapter 647 Statesville, NC

Chapter 753 Roxboro, NC

Chapter 806 Hamptonville, NC

Chapter 851 Southern Pines, NC

Chapter 889 Franklin, NC

Chapter 921 Asheboro, NC

Chapter 925 Ellenboro, NC

Chapter 967 Spruce Pine, NC

Chapter 970 Swannanoa, NC

Chapter 976 Denton, NC

Chapter 991 Raleigh, NC

Chapter 999 Harmony, NC

Chapter 1031 Marion, NC

Chapter 1033 Colombus, NC

Chapter 1069 Lexington, NC

Chapter 1089 Robbins, NC

Chapter 1282 High Point, NC

Chapter 1391 Henderson, NC

Chapter 1473 Holly Springs, NC

Chapter 6025 Winston Salem, NC

NORTHEAST REGIONChapter 120New Haven, CT

Chapter 1Hagerstown,MD

Chapter 6Cumberland, MD

Chapter 11Oakland, MD

Chapter 15Forestville, MD

Chapter 381 Middletown, NY

Chapter 421 Albany, NY

Chapter 461 Glens Falls, NY

Chapter 462 Chazy, NY

Chapter 467 Hempstead, NY

Chapter 1024 Tupper Lake, NY

Chapter 1026 Rome, NY

Chapter 8 Butler, PA

Chapter 19 Somerset, PA

Chapter 229 Trevorton, PA

Chapter 364 Hershey, PA

Chapter 390 Hazleton, PA

Chapter 433 Pitman, PA

Chapter 585 E. Stroudsburg, PA

Chapter 687 Kittanning, PA

Chapter 688 Bedford, PA

Chapter 693 Lewisburg, PA

Chapter 696 Clarion, PA

Chapter 715 Mechanicsburg, PA

Chapter 721Millersburg, PA

Chapter 1 St. Albans, VT

OKLAHOMA REGIONChapter 3Phoenix, AZ

Chapter 60Superior, AZ

Chapter 111 Tucson, AZ

Chapter 152 Yuma, AZ

Chapter 6004Castle Rock, CO

Chapter 6035Pittsburg, KS

Chapter 1OKC, OK

Chapter 1Albuquerque, NM

Chapter 3Santa Fe, NM

Chapter 20Alamogordo, NM

Chapter 233 Las Cruces, NM

Chapter 396Espanola, NM

Chapter 430Belen, NM

Chapter 68Shawnee, OK

Chapter 75Blanchard, OK

Chapter 111Altus, OK

Chapter 154Norman, OK

Chapter 266Wewoka, OK

Chapter 558Durant, OK

Chapter 592Marlow, OK

Chapter 1213Drumright, OK

Chapter 1219Muskogee, OK

Chapter 1228 Allen, OK

Chapter 1229Okemah, OK

PACIFIC REGIONChapter 1Victorville, CA

Chapter 6Norwalk, CA

Chapter 47Los Angeles, CA

Chapter 146Whittier, CA

Chapter 199Oxnard, CA

Chapter 247 Ventura, CA

Chapter 285 San Diego, CA

Chapter 339Sacramento, CA

Chapter 341 Gilroy, CA

Chapter 393 Riverside, CA

Chapter 397 Northridge, CA

Chapter 398 Lemoore, CA

Chapter 1 Honolulu, HI

Chapter 3 Las Vegas, NV

Chapter 3 Eugene, OR

Chapter 35 Renton, WA

Chapter 84 University Place, WA

Chapter 85 Seattle, WA

SOUTH CAROLINAChapter 1 Charleston, SC

Chapter 2 Ballentine, SC

Chapter 3 Greenville, SC

Chapter 4 Rock Hill, SC

Chapter 10 Turbeville, SC

Chapter 14 Pelzer, SC

Chapter 17 Orangeburg, SC

Chapter 19 Sumter, SC

Chapter 26 Anderson, SC

Chapter 27 Kingstree, SC

Chapter 28 Spartanburg, SC

Chapter 29 Hilda, SC

Chapter 42 Westminster, SC

Chapter 52 Florence, SC

Chapter 60 Troy, SC

Chapter 67 Greer, SC

Chapter 74 Gaffney, SC

Chapter 98 Laurens, SC

Chapter 120 Dillon, SC

Chapter 122 Marion, SC

Chapter 123 Mullins, SC

Chapter 124 Conway, SC

Chapter 127 Lamar, SC

Chapter 152 Hartsville/ Darlington, SC

Chapter 157 Bishopville, SC

Chapter 186 Landrum, SC

Chapter 206 Gray Court, SC

Chapter 231 Williston, SC

Chapter 245 Timmonsville, SC

Chapter 268 Lake City, SC

Chapter 273 West Columbia, SC

Chapter 311 Lynchburg, SC

Chapter 316 Inman, SC

Chapter 317 Effingham, SC

Chapter 323 Union, SC

Chapter 344 Travelers Rest, SC

Chapter 368 Summerville, SC

Chapter 376 Lancaster, SC

Chapter 379 Easley, SC

Chapter 412 Greenwood, SC

Chapter 437 Newberry, SC

Chapter 462 Saluda, SC

Chapter 493 Honea Path, SC

Chapter 502 Conway/Aynor, SC

Chapter 516 Ruby, SC

Chapter 525 Abbeville, SC

Chapter 531 Moore, SC

Chapter 566 Greer, SC

Chapter 704 Aynor, SC

Chapter 737 Bethune, SC

Chapter 808 St Matthews, SC

Chapter 853 Neeses, SC

Chapter 966 Wallace, SC

Chapter 1054 Pomaria, SC

WoodmenLife members and chapters raised more than

$1 million for the Feeding America® COVID-19 Response Fund




Chapter 1075 Loris, SC

Chapter 1076 Elgin/Camden, SC

Chapter 1092 Gresham/Britton’s Neck, SC

Chapter 1094 Aiken, SC

Chapter 1105 Timmonsville, SC

Chapter 1111 Myrtle Beach, SC

Chapter 1117 Andrews, SC

Chapter 1120 Manning, SC

Chapter 1123 Daisey, SC

Chapter 1945 Columbia, SC

Chapter 6230 Batesburg, SC

TENNESSEE EASTChapter 6Chattanooga, TN

Chapter 3 Lenoir City, TN

Chapter 16 Cleveland, TN

Chapter 70 Athens, TN

Chapter 93 Bristol, TN

Chapter 101 Sevierville, TN

Chapter 111 Greeneville, TN

Chapter 879 Cookeville, TN

Chapter 900 Crossville, TN

Chapter 1072 Knoxville, TN

Chapter 1077 Smithville, TN

Chapter 1094 Livingston, TN

Chapter 1110 Sparta, TN

Chapter 1150 Bluff City, TN

Chapter 1222 LaFollete, TN

Chapter 6246 Maryville, TN

Chapter 6297 Manchester, TN

TENNESSEE WESTChapter 1 Nashville , TN

Chapter 5 Memphis, TN

Chapter 18 Columbia, TN

Chapter 28 Brownsville, TN

Chapter 36 Bolivar, TN

Chapter 40 Henderson, TN

Chapter 45 Paris, TN

Chapter 47 Camden, TN

Chapter 49 Lexington, TN

Chapter 50 Savannah, TN

Chapter 78 Selmer, TN

Chapter 82 Milan, TN

Chapter 153 Rutherford, TN

Chapter 157 Bradford, TN

Chapter 173 Trenton, TN

Chapter 179 Jackson, TN

Chapter 196 Hornbeak, TN

Chapter 291 Martin, TN

Chapter 293 Beech Bluff, TN

Chapter 488 Alamo, TN

Chapter 844 Collinwood, TN

Chapter 920 Wynesboro, TN

Chapter 938 Linden, TN

Chapter 943 Pulaski, TN

Chapter 992 Ardmore, TN

Chapter 1026 Greenfield, TN

Chapter 1069 Clarksville, TN

Chapter 1074 Parson, TN

Chapter 1075 New Johnsonville, TN

Chapter 1115 Gallatin, TN

Chapter 1135 Dickson, TN

Chapter 1149 Gleason, TN

Chapter 1225 Dyersburg, TN

Chapter 1227 Murfreesboro, TN

TEXAS NORTHEASTChapter 1 Dallas, TX

Chapter 2 Ft. Worth, TX

Chapter 4 Cleburne, TX

Chapter 5 Corsicana, TX

Chapter 11 Denison , TX

Chapter 19 Texarkana, TX

Chapter 22 Sulphur Spring, TX

Chapter 46 Waxahachie, TX

Chapter 72 Tyler, TX

Chapter 86 Hillsboro, TX

Chapter 149 Granbury, TX

Chapter 194 Longview, TX

Chapter 207 Henderson, TX

Chapter 210 Nacogdoches, TX

Chapter 250 Center, TX

Chapter 279 Pittsburg, TX

Chapter 303 Jacksonville, TX

Chapter 447 Allen, TX

Chapter 882 Quitman, TX

Chapter 4659 Bullard, TX

Chapter 4660 Wylie, TX

TEXAS SOUTHEASTChapter 6 Waco, TX

Chapter 7 Columbus, TX

Chapter 13 Conroe, TX

Chapter 32 Bridge City, TX

Chapter 105 Sealy, TX

Chapter 168 Bay City, TX

Chapter 237 Milano, TX

Chapter 275 Alvin, TX

Chapter 302 Muldoon, TX

Chapter 381 Lufkin, TX

Chapter 535 Rosenberg, TX

Chapter 701 Centerville, TX

Chapter 2053 Waller, TX

Chapter 2197 Texas City, TX

Chapter 3060 Bellville, TX

Chapter 3147 Clute, TX

Chapter 3365 Galveston, TX

Chapter 3698 Houston, TX

Chapter 3909 Needville, TX

Chapter 4450 Angleton, TX

Chapter 4520 Houston, TX

Chapter 4536 Industry, TX

Chapter 4631Bryan, TX

Chapter 4645 Brenham, TX

Chapter 4647 Madisonville, TX

Chapter 4652 Crockett, TX

Chapter 4657 Katy, TX

Chapter 4663 Bastrop, TX

Chapter 6177 Beaumont, TX

TEXAS WESTChapter 16 Temple, TX

Chapter 37 Georgetown, TX

Chapter 55 San Antonio, TX

Chapter 58 Fredericksburg, TX

Chapter 66 San Angelo, TX

Chapter 136 Abilene, TX

Chapter 243 Dripping Springs, TX

Chapter 406Lytle, TX

Chapter 1094 Bandera, TX

Chapter 1535 Odessa, TX

Chapter 2126 Corpus Christi, TX

Chapter 2340 Falfurias,TX

Chapter 2364 Laredo, TX

Chapter 2449 Lockhart, TX

Chapter 2619 Weslaco, TX

Chapter 2736 Cuero, TX

Chapter 3040 Seguin, TX

Chapter 3668 Orange Grove, TX

Chapter 3964 Victoria, TX

Chapter 4525 San Antonio, TX

Chapter 4546 Stephenville, TX

VIRGINIAChapter 1Petersburg, VA

Chapter 2 Suffolk, VA

Chapter 7 Lynchburg, VA

Chapter 14 Christiansburg, VA

Chapter 15 Danville, VA

Chapter 18 Franklin, VA

Chapter 34 Winchester, VA

Chapter 46 Chesapeake, VA

Chapter 48 Martinsville, VA

Chapter 49 Hampton, VA

Chapter 63 Lawrenceville, VA

Chapter 66 Roanoke, VA

Chapter 71 Appomattox, VA

Chapter 77 Fredericksburg, VA

Chapter 89 Rocky Mount, VA

Chapter 106 South Boston, VA

Chapter 124 South Hill, VA

Chapter 136 Hunting Creek, VA

Chapter 159 Richmond, VA

Chapter 167 Staunton, VA

Chapter 175 Bedford, VA

Chapter 179 Wylliesburg, VA

Chapter 203 Altavista, VA

Chapter 252 Charles City, VA

Chapter 269 Bristol, VA

Chapter 279 Charlottesville, VA

Chapter 287 Emporia, VA

Chapter 304 Pennington Gap, VA

Chapter 316 Waynesboro, VA

Chapter 341Harrisonburg, VA

Chapter 345 Bowling Green, VA

Chapter 347 Grottoes, VA

Chapter 355 Amelia, VA

Chapter 404 Richlands, VA

Chapter 405 Rustburg, VA

Chapter 441 Wytheville, VA

Chapter 442 West Point, VA

Chapter 466 Buena Vista, VA

Chapter 468 Mechanicsville, VA

Chapter 6091 Providence Forge, VA

WEST VIRGINIAChapter 1 Columbus, OH

Chapter 142 Cleveland, OH

Chapter 232Akron, OH

Chapter 387 Hillsboro, OH

Chapter 6092 Fremont, OH

Chapter 6099 Cleveland, OH

Chapter 1 Parkersburg, WV

Chapter 20 Fairmont, WV

Chapter 66 Huntington, WV

Chapter 217 Princeton, WV

Chapter 223 Milton, WV

Chapter 226 Bruceton Mills, WV

Chapter 229 Philippi, WV

Chapter 254 Charleston, WV

Chapter 300 Spencer, WV

Chapter 302 New Haven, WV

Chapter 315 Peterstown, WV

Chapter 323 Morgantown, WV

Chapter 332 Paden City, WV

Chapter 6081Keyser, WV

These 11 regions had

100% participation• Alabama North• Alabama South• Kentucky East• Mississippi South

• Nebraska/Iowa• North Carolina East• North Carolina West• South Carolina

• Texas Northeast• Texas Southeast• West Virginia



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Humble, Supportive Leader Gets a Much-Deserved HonorIn a country that sometimes

feels like it’s shifted toward self-centered ways of living,

countless people continue to devote their time and resources to helping others in their community. While volunteering in any capacity is always commendable, there are some individuals who don’t just do it for a pat on the back. These are people like Bill Morrison of Florence, AL — the winner of the WoodmenLife 2020 Fraternalist of the Year Award.

“Bill’s got a humble spirit about him. He’s always talking about helping others and doesn’t boast about it whatsoever,” said Sales Representative Rocky Beck. “It’s just part of his normal daily routine — to be a volunteer. He always wants to know if there’s anything he can help with.”

The Fraternalist of the Year award is given to individuals who demonstrate a strong, continued commitment to community service in association with WoodmenLife. Speaking to his humbleness, he was surprised he’d even been nominated for it. “It’s a great feeling,” Morrison said. “I didn’t know what I did to deserve

it, but I’m thankful for it.”

Morrison is an active member and former president of the Alabama Bluegrass Music Association, which is how he met Beck more than 22 years ago. The players would rent the Chapter 8 building nearly every month, but Morrison felt his group was perhaps receiving too good of a deal.

“One day he told me, ‘I feel guilty that we’re not members of WoodmenLife, so I’d like to join, so I don’t feel so guilty about using this building once a month,’” said Beck. Many other members followed suit, and Morrison began his storied history of service with WoodmenLife.

A Lengthy List of Volunteer EffortsSince becoming the president of Chapter 8 around 10 years ago, Morrison has hosted monthly meetings for members and taken the lead in many WoodmenLife community efforts. He turns 84 in December and Morrison remains an active volunteer in many activities throughout Florence.

He helped organize an initiative to fight hunger that raised over $4,000 for the local school district and spearheaded a variety of teacher and Veteran appreciation events in 2019. He also collected and distributed goods like furniture, food and water to the local children’s home. As president, he’s often the first point of contact for outreach events and group hall rentals.

On top of his service to WoodmenLife, Morrison has been volunteering with the Salvation Army for 15 years, delivering food for Meals on Wheels for 20 years, and building bicycles to go to children each holiday season. He recently helped form and construct a local food bank, and he even takes care

of the yard work for several individuals who are elderly, widowed or pregnant.

“I just enjoy volunteering,” he said.

‘How About Giving Me a Hand?’Morrison’s leadership doesn’t revolve around leading the pack. Instead, he works by delegating tasks and finding ways to get everyone involved. “He’s a genuine person you can count on; he’s supportive,” said Philip Robertson, the region’s Community Outreach Advisor. “Although he is not a take-charge-kind-of-guy, he is a leader.”

Morrison never misses an opportunity to share what the organization does and the many fulfilling opportunities members can explore. “I tell them what enjoyment I get out of it, asking them, ‘Hey, how about giving me a hand here?’ or ‘Would you volunteer for something like that?’” he said. It’s how he helps create a community where everyone puts a little something in.

If the award is meant for individuals who display unmatched devotion to helping others, there are few more deserving than Morrison. “It was just a matter of time for him to get it, but his time finally came,” said Beck.

Congratulations to Our Fraternalist of the Year HonoreesOverall WinnerBill Morrison AL N

Other Winners by RegionMechell Smith Phillips AL S

Vernell Middleton AR

Jonathon Bowman FL

Virginia Tyre GA N

Mary Lou Grimmett GA C

Sherry Waldrop GA S

James Montgomery KY E

Jean Bailey KY W

James Cart LA

Ruby Stewart MS N

J.M. and Rena Hooker MS S

Jerry Eubanks NC E

Chris and Alice Ammons NC W

Lorna Hart NR

Julia Woods NE/IA

Celia and Sidra Acosta OK

Carol Anderson PR

Pauline Bryant SC

Tracy Nelson TN E

Adrian Reynolds TN W

Helen Glotfelty TX NE

Tina Guillotte TX SE

Gayle Brim TX W

Rebecca Baker VA

Mary Lou Mullins WV/OH

Fraternalist of the Year:Bill Morrison

WoodmenLife HonorsDid you know that WoodmenLife gives out other awards to deserving members and non-members? Visit WoodmenLife.org/Awards to learn more.


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Bill Morrison

Florence, AL

Chapter 8

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Bill Morrison, WoodmenLife's Fraternalist of the Year, is known as a leader in his community for sharing what WoodmenLife is about and getting others involved. With him at a past WoodmenLife event is his wife, Geraldine.

Chapter 918 Receives an “Eggstra-special” HonorMovie nights, parades, Thanksgiving feasts and

activity-filled celebrations are just a few ways that Chapter 918 brings family-friendly fun to

Alexandria, KY. Perhaps one of the chapter’s most popular events is the annual Easter Egg Hunt — a day that gathers hundreds of families together for the shared thrill of scavenging for thousands of prizes.

However, the popularity of the event means things can easily become a bit loud, crowded and competitive. For some children, it can be overwhelming. “Kids are running everywhere, and if they can’t do that, it’s hard for them to get the eggs or feel included,” said Amanda McNew, the region’s Community Outreach Advisor.

The members of Chapter 918 are always looking for ways to be more inclusive and provide memorable experiences for all. Unfortunately, some children still felt left out of the Easter egg hunt — particularly children with disabilities. “A lot of kids have sensory issues and different limitations. They don’t always get to go out and do things like that,” said Chapter Secretary Kara Barone.

Making the Day More Fun for AllKara and her husband, Marc, a WoodmenLife Sales Representative, understand how children with disabilities can be affected at large gatherings. Their daughter, 18-year-old Ariana, has Down syndrome, and she’s gone through the disappointment that goes with not getting any eggs.

With the goal of making the event more inclusive, Kara Barone hatched a plan that would allow everyone to experience the same egg-hunting fun in a slightly different way. On April 20, 2019, she led Chapter 918’s first annual “Eggstra-special Easter

Egg Hunt” in Alexandria Community Park.

It was two hours after the main egg hunt and included several accommodations to better suit children with special needs. Around 20 children attended the hunt that was quieter, which allowed each child to enjoy the activities at their own pace. Additionally, all the kids received Easter baskets with toys, candy, prizes, and more.

“The parents were all super appreciative,” she said. “There were a few kids who had never sat on the Easter Bunny’s lap because they were too scared, but they got the opportunity to do that in what I guess felt like a safer environment for them.”

An Award-Winning IdeaThe impactful work of Chapter 918 has not gone unnoticed. In July 2020, the Eggstra-special Easter Egg Hunt won the national WoodmenLife Project of the Year Award. Though Kara Barone spearheaded the event, the news of the project’s win still came as a surprise.

“She was pretty excited,” her husband said, and “kind of shocked.”

Whether Chapter 918 won or not, its members would still be as devoted to their community and inclusivity. “It’s an incredibly rewarding experience to get to do something like that,” said Kara Barone. “We’re very involved in our community, and we do our best to do things that would make WoodmenLife proud.”

Step Up to HelpVisit WoodmenLife.org/Lead-and-give to see what's possible when members like you unite to help others.

Overall WinnerKY E Chapter 918 in AlexandriaHosted an Easter egg hunt for children with special needs

Other Winners by RegionAL N Chapter 101 in JasperHosted a fishing event for CAST for Kids, which works with children with special needs and their families

AL S Chapter 930 in BrantleyPartnered with Brantley Elementary School to collect canned goods for the Crenshaw Baptist Association

AR Chapter 70 in PerryvilleHosted a Make-a-Difference Day Carnival that raised $1,200, which went to five different organizations

FL Chapter 899 in JacksonvilleHosted a barbecue for an organization that supports Veterans with safe housing, counseling and more

GA N Chapter 47 in ToccoaHosted a meal and antique car cruise to help raise $10,000 for a local woman who was ill

GA C Chapter 739 in MilledgevilleRaised $3,000 to help provide suicide intervention training to local First Responders

KY W Chapter 20 in CadizCollected winter coats for residents of a Veterans center

MS N Chapter 15 in GrenadaHosted a Veterans appreciation event with refreshments, decorations, bingo and prizes

MS S Chapter 40 in HazlehurstHosted a meal and donated money for work on a camp for handicapped and disadvantaged children

NC E Chapter 1483 in HampsteadFilled and distributed backpacks of food for students in need

NC W Chapter 1473 in Holly SpringsServed a meal at and made a donation to a center that helps those in need

NR Chapter 6 in CumberlandHosted an In Honor and Remembrance event that included a flagpole donation, bugler, meal, dignitaries, and more

NE/IA Chapter 6011 in Council BluffsPresented a 30-by-50-foot flag before a playoff football game while the national anthem was played

OK Chapter 1228 in AllenWorked with a Girl Scout troop to assemble care packages and deliver them to nursing home residents

TN E Chapter 1150 in Bluff CityRaised money for a nonprofit that helps victims of child abuse and works with law enforcement

TN W Chapter 49 in LexingtonPresented 30 3-by-5-foot flags to the Tennessee State Cemetery and participated in a patriotic ceremony

TX NE Chapter 46 in WaxahachieHosted a “Star Wars”-themed event with a local program that teaches respect for the American flag

TX SE Chapter 6177 in BeaumontCollected laundry detergent, toilet paper and more, and made a donation to a local food bank

TX W Chapter 136 in AbileneStuffed socks with hygiene items to donate to nonprofits that work with the homeless and others in need

VA Chapter 468 MechanicsvilleHosted an In Honor and Remembrance event, donating more than 2 dozen flags and honoring a beloved former WoodmenLife member


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The inclusive Easter egg hunt that Chapter 918 hosted in 2019 earned the Project of the Year honor. With the Easter Bunny are members, from left, Alicia Fields, Sarah Reitman and Kara Barone.

Chapter Highlights

Chapter 918

Alexandria, KY

920 Members

Founded 1982

Projects of the Year

Chapter Officers Encourage Others to Try This Rewarding ExperienceBecoming a WoodmenLife chapter officer is

the perfect way to positively impact local communities. Just ask chapter members Betty

Hinson and Debbie Johnson.

Johnson has served in several board positions during her nearly 40 years as a WoodmenLife member, including president and vice president. She currently holds the auditor position for Chapter 1483 in Hampstead, NC.

“I am very, very active with the chapter,” Johnson said. “I am a people person. I love being in the middle of it all, where the action is.”

Chapter 1483 is very active and takes on many different projects throughout the year.

“Get involved,” Johnson said. “That’s how you really

know what’s going on. I love being a part of WoodmenLife and what it stands for.”

A Can’t-Miss OpportunityServing as a chapter officer offers the opportunity to get to know more people, become more involved with the community and get to know others involved in WoodmenLife, she said.

Hinson has been a secretary for Chapter 130 in Cerro Gordo, NC, for more than 15 years. It’s an important role to play in every chapter, according to Hinson and Robby Molony, Director of Community Partnerships for WoodmenLife.

“It’s a challenging job to be a secretary, but I enjoy everything I do for WoodmenLife,” she said. “I would definitely encourage others to become a chapter officer.”

There are several options to choose from, Molony said. Positions include:

• President – Entails organizing and presiding over meetings and events

• Vice President – Helps the president and assists in other ways

• Treasurer – Responsible for keeping the books and writing the checks

• Secretary – Responsible for keeping good meeting minutes and serves as a main point of contact for all communication with the Home Office

• Auditor – Reviews the books to make sure chapters are being good stewards of membership money

There are other smaller roles, such as escort, greeter and musician.

“A good secretary is the backbone of a good chapter,” Molony said. “We are fortunate to have many incredible chapter secretaries.”

Learn and Have FunHinson enjoys promoting WoodmenLife, too.

“Everyone says, ‘Miss Betty is WoodmenLife,’” she said with a laugh.

Both Hinson and Johnson have been recognized as Fraternalist of the Year for their regions and have spoken at Fraternal Summits. The summits include training so officers know how to carry out their duties. For both new and experienced officers, it’s an opportunity to gather ideas and learn about maximizing events, Molony said.

“We held 61 summits this year before COVID-19 got in the way,” he said. “We hope we can complete the rest later this year. This will be the last year for summits as Regional Annual Events will begin in 2022. An education piece will be part of those events and will replace summits.”

Molony became a WoodmenLife member in 1993 and served South Carolina as a Fraternal Coordinator for nearly five and a half years. He then moved to Florida in late 1998 and joined Chapter 78 in Lakeland.

“I served several times as chapter president and past president and am currently the escort for my chapter in Omaha (Nebraska). In my current role, as Director of Community Partnerships, I get to work directly with our Community Outreach Advisors and their managers. These very talented people are directly responsible for planning and executing each Fraternal Summit.”

Learn How You Can HelpBeing a chapter officer is very rewarding, all three said. To become a chapter officer, notify a current officer or Sales Representative.

“Volunteering is good for the soul, and I encourage all members to be as involved as they can be,” Molony said. “Volunteering is when opportunity meets good intentions. Being a chapter officer is a great way to impact your community in a positive way.”

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Debbie Johnson has been very active with her chapter for many years. Here, she's speaking at a Sept. 11 ceremony in 2015. She's with Steve Spearing, the pastor at Blake's Chapel Advent Christian Church in Hampstead.

“Volunteering is good for the soul, and I encourage all members to be as involved as they can be.”

— Robby Molony, Director of Community Partnerships

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and we’re pleased your trust also means you’ve joined the WoodmenLife family.

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Help Paying for College

Since 2017, we have awarded 3,906 scholarships to high school graduates for continuing educational opportunities through the WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship®. (Application for 2020-2021 scholarships opens Nov. 1.)

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Honoring Heroes

Our protectors deserve more. That’s why we pay an additional $25,0003 to the family of every First Responder member who dies in the line of duty.

Loss of a Newborn

If the unimaginable happens, you would need the time to focus on healing and recovery. To help, we give $10,000 to family after the loss of a newborn4.

Caring for Orphans

Should your children be orphaned, each child can receive $1,000 a month to pay for his or her care2 until each reaches the age of 19. If your child is a full-time post-secondary student, the payments will continue until age 22.

Saving Money

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Be sure to take advantage of being a member of the WoodmenLife family and learn more at WoodmenLife.org/Extras

Isabella Donaldson is the 2020 WoodmenLife Focus Forward Scholarship $25,000 recipient.

In 2019, $45 billion in property damage occurred from natural disasters in the U.S.6


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With Family’s Support, Elite Fisherman Reels in Another Win

For more than 40 years, WoodmenLife member Buddy Gross has been casting and reeling in his fishing line. Merely a hobby before he was even

10 years old, fishing has turned into a career.

“I was very fortunate to have a dad who took me outdoors my whole life,” Gross said. “I ran across a picture of the first big fish I remember catching when I was seven or eight. I’ve been hooked ever since.”

In 2015, the Chickamauga, GA, resident qualified to fish professionally after finishing in the top 10 in three qualifier tournaments. “At the time, I was working for a family business in Chattanooga and I had to decide to stay or give fishing a try.”

After earning Fishing League Worldwide wins in 2016, 2017 and 2019, Gross pulled off a first-place win this June as part of the Bassmaster Elite Series. “Everything I do is a team effort,” Gross said. “There’s a lot of sacrifice on my family’s behalf.” Gross’s wife

and daughter attend every tournament he makes the cut for. “They get to travel with me, and we get to hang out and say grace together every night.” His stepson also supports him on his journey.

Family is the focus of everything Gross does. “When it all boils down at the end of the day, all we have is family. Fishing is the best thing I could do to make a living for them. We’re very fortunate to be able to use the outdoors to come together as a family.”

That same family-first value is what led the Gross family to become WoodmenLife members earlier this year. “The core values we were shown were exactly what we believe in,” Gross said. “I wanted to make sure I have my family taken care of if something happens to me. They’re my number-one priority.”

Texas Chapter Takes Pride in Long-Running Cleanup ProjectThe four children of Jose and Esther Sanchez

know better than to litter. They grew up picking up trash along a two-mile stretch of road in El

Paso, TX, as part of Chapter 3887’s highway clean-up project.

The Sanchez family has spent nearly 20 years taking part in the project to keep a section of U.S. Highway 54 in El Paso clean. “Our kids don’t throw anything out the window,” said Jose Sanchez, president of Chapter 3887. “They have seen the ugliness of it.”

Luis Mata has been involved in the Texas Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway project for the same amount of time as the Sanchez family.

“It is clearly gratifying to know that this Texas right-of-way is being cleaned at least four times a year by dedicated members of Chapter 3887,” Mata said. “This activity gives me pleasure to know that we are doing our part to help keep Texas and El Paso clean. It gives you a sense of identity and pride to your chapter and the community. Community leaders also take notice as they drive through the city or county. It feels great to know that people read the Texas highway sign that reads ‘WoodmenLife Chapter #3887 Adopt-A-Highway – next two miles.’”

Since the members have been taking part in the project for so many years, they are now “very efficient,” Jose Sanchez said. It only takes eight members about one hour to clean the two-mile stretch. The Texas

Department of Transportation provides the trash bags and orange safety vests for members.

“That road is very well traveled,” Jose Sanchez said. “I use it to go to work. It’s really rewarding to see the side of the road clean. It’s instant gratification.”

Other drivers notice, too, and acknowledge the hard work of the chapter members, Sanchez said.

Mata said the sense of pride members feel after the clean-up makes the whole project worthwhile.

“Chapter members feel good about themselves after a good cleaning,” he said. “Not only do we clean the entire stretch, but we clean it as a team – members helping members. We also encourage members to invite family, friends, school organizations, and or/other nonprofit organizations.”


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Chapter 3887 members' commitment to highway clean-up goes back many years. Above are pictures from 2003 and 2018.

Buddy Gross said it's taken his family's support to achieve all that he has. Wife, LeAnn, and daughter, Bella, as well as his stepson, travel together and get to say grace together every night.

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Buddy Gross

Chattanooga, TN

Chapter 6

Members Since 2020

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Chapter 3887

El Paso, TX

595 Members

Founded in 1937

Chapter Works With Legion to Wipe Out School Lunch DebtWhen Marvin Moore had lunch with his two

daughters last fall, he got more than he bargained for – but in a good way, a way that’s

helped a whole lot of children.

Moore is a member of Chapter 66 in Roanoke, VA, and the proud parent of a woman who works for the school meal program of Bedford County, VA, and Marla Baker, the WoodmenLife Community Outreach Manager in Virginia. That day their conversation turned to the “angel funds” of Bedford County, which pay students’ private meal account debts so they’re still able to eat.

Moore, who is also a Veteran and member of the Daleville American Legion and VFW, saw an opportunity to give to the schools in his own Botetourt County and had just the right idea about who might be able to help.

Last year Moore led his WoodmenLife chapter to donate a flagpole and American flag to the Legion, so the Legion members were eager to return the favor. Dennis Craft, commander of the local Legion, said the chapter was happy to contribute.

With Baker’s assistance, Moore presented a check in February for $500 to the Botetourt County Schools for their meal accounts. The WoodmenLife and Legion chapters split the donation, with Moore coordinating the efforts. The superintendent sent a letter to every family who previously owed money, sharing gratitude for the help and naming WoodmenLife and the Legion chapters as heroes.

Moore also coordinated a similar donation to another nearby county for the same purpose. He had plans to continue the project for the rest of the school year, but unfortunately the COVID-19 pandemic put the work on hold. Moore does, however, plan to restart the efforts once schools reopen.

“All kids should have hot meals when they’re at school,” Moore said. “They shouldn’t have to worry about eating.”

Craft agreed, adding that many of the kids are children or grandchildren of Veterans.

“Both organizations are lucky to have Marvin,” Craft said. “WoodmenLife doesn’t just talk the talk, they walk the walk, and Moore is an example of that.”

With Team Effort and Generosity, Sleeping Bag Donations Top 4,000

A lot can happen when members pool their expertise and effort to harness the

giving spirit of others. Take Richard Akins and Charles Cloud, who’ve worked together with their chapter and others to help donate more than 4,000 sleeping bags to the homeless in their community.

In 2008, Akins and his wife, Ann, were driving across the Burnside Bridge in Portland, OR, and were dismayed to see several homeless people dragging their blankets across the bridge. So they purchased 14 sleeping bags to donate to the Portland Downtown Chapel to give to those in need.

Afterward, Akins told his good friend and fellow WoodmenLife member Cloud what had

transpired, and they decided that together they could do much more with this idea. They approached local organizations for donations to buy more sleeping bags the next year.

Naturally, the two approached their Chapter 1946, too. Not only did they receive financial assistance, but members helped them network contacts for

donations and organizations that could use the support. Akins said they aim for a minimum of 300 sleeping bags annually, while Cloud added that they will accept whatever support is offered.

“What we do goes to help the homeless and hungry,” Cloud said, “but also those who have homes but can’t afford heating bills, women at domestic violence shelters, underprivileged children, anyone in need, really.”

Cloud and Akins, who are both retired from careers in business management and executive positions, donate the administrative costs for their work so that 100% of monetary donations goes to those in need. In any given year, the two men, who refer to their work under the name Missionaries for the Homeless, facilitate their efforts through more than a dozen different groups of donors and distribution charities.

Akins stressed, “When we do things collectively, working together, we can be much more efficient and have greater impact than anyone doing something on their own.”


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Chapter 66

Roanoke, VA

2,599 Members

Founded in 1904

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Portland, OR

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Before the pandemic, Marvin Moore, right, presented a check to Botetourt County Schools to help eliminate the student lunch debt. From left are Chapter 66 President Ralph Chumley; Marla Baker, WoodmenLife Community Outreach Advisor; Ben Irvin, Director of Operations for Botetourt County Schools; and Lisa Chen, then superintendent of the schools.

“When we do things collectively, working together, we can be much more efficient and have greater impact than anyone doing something on their own.”

— Richard Akins

Chalk Challenge Celebrates AmericaDuring the week of July 4, we invited WoodmenLife families and the public to connect from afar and compete for cash prizes in the WoodmenLife Patriotic Chalk Challenge. We received entries from around the country, displaying love of America in unique and creative ways.

After narrowing down the finalists, we invited our Facebook Fans to vote on their favorites. More than 3,000 voters chimed in on their favorites. The top three winners of the WoodmenLife Patriotic Chalk Challenge each received $250, plus $250 for the charity of their choice.

Chalk Challenge Winners Support Causes Close to ThemA s part of their prizes, the

top three winners of the WoodmenLife Patriotic

Chalk Challenge had the chance to donate to a charity of their choice. One of these winners, Lizzi Elliott, wanted her artwork to include her baby girl. “We waited a long time to adopt her and we are making as many memories with her as possible, and this seemed like it would be a unique one! We never expected to win, so that is just an added bonus to the experience!” she said.

Elliott worked with her mom and brother over FaceTime to complete her piece. “We decided together to make everything look like balloons that my little girl was holding,” she said. “This was a fun experience and such an easy way to get family (even though we live 90 minutes away) working together on a project!”

For her charity, Elliott chose Judd’s Legacy, an organization raising awareness about Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy. “I wanted to choose a charity that may not have as much publicity as others to help get its mission out to more people,” Elliott said. “I hope that people will look up Judd’s Legacy, read their story and help spread awareness!”

Donation in Honor of Her FatherA second winner, Karlee Kates, entered the contest

because “it was a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy the sun and do something that I love.” She spent about an hour a day over the course of four days creating her masterpiece. She chose the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society as her designated charity.

“It has a special place in my heart,” she said. “My dad (who is now cancer free) was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia when he was 18. He is a major inspiration in my life, and I hope to help not


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“Floating for Freedom” celebrates Elliott’s baby daughter’s first Independence Day. “She loves America and all it has to offer!” Elliot shared.

“Independence” pays homage to the American bald eagle. “My chalk image represents the beauty, strength and independence of the United States,” Kates shared.

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Karlee KatesRiverside, CA

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Brittany ReesBrooksville, KY

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FinalistsThe following winners rounded out the top 15 finalists in the WoodmenLife Patriotic Chalk Challenge:

Crystal Bartelt, Chesterfeld, VA“Celebrate America”

Cozad Family, Omaha, NE“Beauty of America”

Kayla Goodfellow, New Bern, NC“Eagle and Flag”

Kristen Goodfellow, New Bern, NC“We the People”

Elizabeth Hodges, Julian, NE“Home of the Free Because of the Brave”

Ria Huckeby, Ada, OK“Land of the Free”

Amanda McGovern, Omaha, NE“Uncle Sam’s New Message”

Shannon Mechels-Struby, La Vista, NE, “Liberty and Justice”

Brad McNew, Mt. Vernon, KY“Let Freedom Ring”

Angelica Rivas, Murphy, TX“2020 Independence Day”

Mallory Smithson, Northport, AL“God Bless America”

Valerie Williams, Sophia, NC“Salute of Liberty”

only improve the quality of life for patients like him but also help to find a cure.”

Sharing What They Love With OthersThe final winner, Brittany Rees, learned about the contest through Facebook and from several family members. “My 7-year-old, Ashby, loves to draw with chalk; we have done several drawings since they’ve been out of school,” she said.

Rees and her daughter were inspired by the 4th of July when creating their entry together. ”I wanted to use all the states; Ashby wanted to add the eagle and fireworks,” she said. The pair enjoyed getting the chance to do what they love and share their creation with others.

For the charity donation portion of her prize, Rees chose Sprinkles of Hope Inc. “It’s a local nonprofit that gives kids with disabilities an opportunity to join the workforce and they are very good at what they do,” she said.

Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to all who participated! You can see more creativity and patriotism on display at blog.woodmenlife.org

WoodmenLife Extra: Student Loan Relief Program

WoodmenLife recently had the honor of awarding 200 members with $1,000 in the first year of the Student Loan Relief program. Awards were given based on community service and commitment to patriotism, to members who met eligibility requirements.

Thank you to everyone who applied, and please look for more information about this program in upcoming issues of WoodmenLife Magazine. You can also visit WoodmenLife.org/Student-loan-relief now for information on the next application period.

Home Office Donates ATVs to the Omaha Fire DepartmentAs part of our continuing commitment to supporting First Responders, the WoodmenLife Home Office was proud to donate two all-terrain vehicles to the Omaha Fire Department earlier this year. This donation follows two other donations to First Responders in Omaha and Nashville.

As part of the 2017 National Convention, WoodmenLife donated $12,000 to the City of Nashville to purchase three horses for their mounted patrol unit. Several other jurisdictional projects have benefited First Responders as well, including donating money for shoeing horses and purchasing police dogs.

Then, in 2018, the Corporate Social Responsibility Committee in the Home

Office donated $15,000 to the Omaha Police Department to buy horses for the mounted patrol unit. In 2019, the OPD used this money to purchase two horses, who were named Blue and Valor by WoodmenLife Facebook followers.

Projects like these show WoodmenLife’s support for First Responders and gratitude for everything they do for us.

Learn more about how we care for First Responders at WoodmenLife.org/First-Responders



The donation was announced at the WoodmenLife Tower 50th Anniversary event in 2019 that in part honored First Responders.

Cozad FamilyOmaha, NE

Valerie Williams Sophia, NC

Brad McNewMt. Vernon, KY


Floyd Joins COA Advisory Board, Excited to Help Chapters GrowWoodmenLife’s Community Outreach Advisor (COA) Advisory Board recently welcomed a new face. Oklahoma/Kansas COA Billie Floyd replaced Steve Kowalski from Mississippi South, whose four-year term ended.

The COA Advisory Board is made up of four WoodmenLife Community Outreach Advisors: Kaysi Bell of southeast Texas, Floyd, Russ Fox of West Virginia and Karen Hebert of Louisiana, who each will serve for four years. The board works directly with the Community Partnerships Department and others in the Home Office to increase participation and engagement within chapters, grow chapter capabilities and expand WoodmenLife’s community outreach efforts.

Floyd said the COA Advisory Board is especially important because board members are able to meet one on one with

chapter members, chapter officers and Sales Representatives.

“We listen to and talk with our members when we participate in chapter activities,” she said. “The committee gives members another way to relay and address concerns directly with the Home Office.”

Members of the COA Advisory Board also work directly with other COAs to communicate their needs to the Home Office. Floyd said that being a board member has opened her eyes to how challenging decisions regarding chapters and activities can be.

“Seeing more of how those decisions are made helps me appreciate what has to be done to help our chapters succeed,” she said. “I love this opportunity to work closely with the Home Office on the future of our community outreach efforts. There’s great collaboration between the Home Office and advisory committee, and we’re able to have a voice in things that will drive change for chapters.”

1. An individual becomes a member by joining our shared commitment to family, community and country, and by purchasing a WoodmenLife product. 2. Member benefits are not contractual, are subject to change and have specific eligibility requirements. 3. WoodmenLife has entered into sponsored marketing relationships with companies that agree to offer discounts to WoodmenLife members. WoodmenLife is not affiliated with these companies and does not administer these discounts for products or services. D1578 8/20 Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society: Omaha, NE

Billie Floyd

WoodmenLife Updates Correspondence With You in MindWoodmenLife has given the materials we mail, such as billing statements, notifications and payments, a new look. Please don’t be concerned. It’s part of our effort to make the information easier to understand, so you know right away if you need to take action. If you have questions, please contact your local Sales Representative.


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Why not invite more family and friends to join the WoodmenLife family? They can enjoy the same protections and the same member1 extras2, like help paying for college, help to lighten the load of student loan debt, financial assistance after a disaster, and discounts3.

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Members hosted a Nurse Appreciation Day at Greer Family Medicine before activities were suspended due to the pandemic.

Members hosted a school supply drive, collecting pens, tissues, paper, tape, laminator, and a shredder for the local middle school before such activities were put on hold for the safety of all involved.

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Member Ronnie Middleton, who survived COVID-19, donates plasma to help others who are fighting the virus.

September October Nov. 11 Nov. 26 & 27

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Please inspect your chapter or Fraternal Corporation property for property claims so they can be submitted before the end of the year

Veterans Day Home Office closed for Thanksgiving

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Chapter 566Greer, SC

Chapter 592Marlow, OK

Chapter 3Phoenix, AZ

Chapter 70Perryville, AR

The Murray family of Jackson, TN, has been doing their part to make masks. At left is Emma Murray; at right is Olivia Murray; and in the center are Olivia and Rhonda Murray.


Chelsea Merket with the co-workers she made masks for, with the help of her grandmother, Janet.

Chapter 1Newark, OH

Quinn Forsythe helped make masks for those in need and accepted donations for them. She ended up collecting $260 and donated it all to a local backpack food program for children in need.

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Mask Makers in ActionWhen masks became essential to stop the spread of COVID-19, members answered the call by opening up their fabric closets and pushing the pedal on their sewing machines.

Thank you to all who’ve stepped up to take care of your communities in such trying times!

Chapter 179Jackson, TN

Chapter 915Maysville, KY

From left, Recruiting Sales Manager Christopher Nguyen, Representative Xuan Nguyen, Community Outreach Advisor Rocio Caraveo and Regional Director Tyler Lawrence donated coffee and creamer to the River of Life Mission before activities were suspended due to the pandemic.

Chapter 1Honolulu, HI

A New Look Up Top for the Tower WoodmenLife changed the Omaha skyline this summer when the Home Office undertook the huge project of updating the lettering at the top of the tower from “Woodmen” to “WoodmenLife.” Local media were hooked on the painstaking process, and it was great to share their excitement. It was no small feat to remove 28 12-foot letters 500 feet up and then scrub and patch the stone before putting up new ones that light up. They will appear black during the day and white at night.

Visit newsroom.woodmenlife.org to see drone and time-lapse video along with close-up pictures of the process and stay updated on project specifics.

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JokesQ: What do you call a fish that won’t stop talking?A: A big-mouthed bassQ: Why is it so easy to weigh fish?A: Because they have their own scales!Q: Where do fishermen get their hair cut?A: The bobber shop!

(1) Bass; (2) Carp; (3) Catfish; (4) Mackerel; (5) Salmon; (6) Sturgeon; (7) Trout

Emily CunninghamAge 80Chapter 36Bowling Green, KY

Robert "Bob" GillespieAge 70Chapter 704 Bellevue, NE

Jimmie GodfreyAge 92Chapter 20Rome, GA

Betty HammerAge 86Chapter 316Waynesboro, VA

William Grouby Age 92Chapter 298Prattville, ALPast Jurisdictional PresidentAlabama National Delegate (Legislative and Judicial Committees)

James “Jimmy” MorseAge 81Chapter 49Poquoson, VA

Denzil Patrick “DP” ReadyAge 91Chapter 273West Columbia, SC

Merle StewartAge 81Chapter 338Phenix City, AL

John WilsonAge 75Chapter 939Munfordville, KY

Jessie Scott Jr.Age 73Chapter 4450Angleton, TX

In Memoriam

In Memoriam Submission Guidelines: The editors of WoodmenLife Magazine want to give your departed loved ones the most respectful and complete recognition possible. To aid us in doing this, please upload the information at WoodmenLife.org/Photos. Include your loved one’s full name as you would like it printed, age, chapter number, and hometown. Also let us know if he or she served as a Jurisdictional Officer, a National Committee member, a Regional Director, or a National Representative. Please submit photos of the highest possible quality to assure adequate printing. Thank you.

*Seed funds are granted as available on a first-come, first-served basis and are not guaranteed to all campaigns. Approval of campaign proposals is dependent upon certain conditions and requirements as determined by WoodmenLife. D1579 8/20 Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society: Omaha, NE

Helping your hometown is easier than everWe’re all looking for ways to help more. With WoodmenLife Impact®, you can organize or donate to online fundraisers helping First Responders, Veterans, schools, and families in your area. Plus, WoodmenLife covers all the fees and starts most fundraisers off with $50*.

Go to WoodmenLife.org/Impact to learn more.

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Please note: If members in your household belong to different chapters, the magazine will be sent to the oldest member and will feature events for his/her chapter of record. You can access other chapters’ events on WoodmenLife.org. Information concerning events and activities is subject to change. Visit your chapter’s website for the most current information.

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society (WoodmenLife) is an Equal Access fraternal benefit society. It is the policy of WoodmenLife to seek qualified members on a nondiscriminatory basis and to provide all members with equal access to and allow their participation in WoodmenLife’s chapter system, chapter events, fraternal benefits, and all other fraternal activities on a nondiscriminatory basis. If you would like an additional calendar printed, please contact your Community Outreach Advisor.


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Sudoku Puzzle (Find answers on Page 39.)

Word Bank

Anglers

Bait

Boat

Bobber

Cast

Catch

Catfish

Fins

Fishing

Fly

Gills

Hook

Lake

Lure

Ocean

Pole

Pond

Reel

River

Scales

Sinker

Splash

Swimming

Trout

Worm

Fun Zone Fun Zone Fishing for Fun!



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(The answers are on Page 38.)

Word Unscramble(The answers are below.)

1. sasb ____________________________

2. aprc ____________________________

3. ftahisc ____________________________

4. kerlmace ____________________________

5. nolsma ____________________________

6. urontsge ____________________________

7. urtto ____________________________

JokesQ: What do you call a fish that won’t stop talking?A: A big-mouthed bassQ: Why is it so easy to weigh fish?A: Because they have their own scales!Q: Where do fishermen get their hair cut?A: The bobber shop!

(1) Bass; (2) Carp; (3) Catfish; (4) Mackerel; (5) Salmon; (6) Sturgeon; (7) Trout

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