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I grew up on a farm in Eastern Kentucky. We raised tobacco and milk cows and did everything

that goes along with growing up on a small farm.

But my Dad’s real passion was horses, and we always had a barn full of them. It was our responsibility to take care of them and to prepare them for shows. To this day, I still have horses.

Horses teach you a lot about life. When you first learn to ride, you don’t get on the horse right away. You learn about the equipment. You learn how to groom the horse. You learn the horse’s personality. And it always comes back to these basics, every time you ride.

That’s why I love to observe young people get interested in horses. It teaches responsibility and discipline. When I see young riders, I see our future leaders.

My Dad’s philosophy was to take great care of what you love. Part of that was to make sure we put the horses away in the barn in better condition than when we started. My Dad passed away when I was 16 years old, and this is one of the great lessons he taught me. Treat the

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and/or Omaha

Woodmen Life Insurance Society, founded in 1890, is a

fraternal benefit organization offering insurance protection

with member benefits.

Our nearly 750,000 members, who hold nearly one million

insurance and annuity certificates, belong to more than 1,500

lodges throughout the United States. Lodges conduct fraternal

projects of benefit to people and their communities. These

projects include presenting U.S. flags to civic and community

organizations; donating equipment to police, fire and rescue

units; providing assistance to senior citizens, the physically

impaired and orphans; and providing assistance through our

Fraternal Service Fund.

Life and health insurance and annuity products are issued

by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and/

or Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society (Woodmen

of the World), a Nebraska corporation that is licensed as

Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society in all states

and the District of Columbia, except CA, CO, ID, MT, NV, OR,

UT, WA, and WY. In those states, Woodmen of the World

is licensed as Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society. Not

all products are available in all states. Not all Woodmen of

the World Representatives are licensed to sell all products

offered through Woodmen of the World and its subsidiaries.

Securities are offered and processed through Woodmen

Financial Services, Inc., 1700 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE

68102, 877-664-3332, member FINRA/SIPC, a wholly

owned subsidiary of Woodmen of the World Life Insurance

Society and/or Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society.

Securities other than Woodmen Variable Annuity are issued

by companies that are not affiliated with Woodmen of the

World Life Insurance Society and/or Omaha Woodmen Life

Insurance Society.

Products that are not issued by Woodmen of the World

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 and/or Omaha Woodmen Life

Insurance Society. These products are issued by carriers that

are not affiliated with Woodmen of the World.

things you care about with respect, and make sure they’re better when you leave than when you found them.

I love this organization, and I care about its future. I know all of you feel the same way about Woodmen of the World, and that you want to leave it in better shape than when you first became members. It doesn’t mean that we’re not strong now, because we are. But we can always be stronger.

It’s exhilarating to ride at a full gallop on a horse. To control something so big and powerful is a rush. We all have that same power here at Woodmen of the World. Every single one of us owns this organization, and we have the power to make it greater. But we need to continue to focus on the basics. It all starts with recommending others to join, and encouraging families to make those important decisions about their financial future.

Sincerely and fraternally,

Danny E. Cummins President & CEO

Our Mission: Woodmen of

the World exists to benefit

our members through every

stage of life.

Danny E. Cummins

Galloping Through Life

President’s Message

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6 Leading by Example Carolyn (Hardaway) Montandon accomplished her goal of becoming the first female State Manager at Woodmen of the World. She also inspired her son, Daryle, current Texas NE State Manager, to follow in her footsteps. The entire Hardaway family appreciates their Woodmen of the World ties.

9 Protecting What Matters Most The Woodmen Protector SM is an option for those seeking a death benefit with the advantage of a budget-friendly premium. Ron Dykes likes the product’s guarantee and is glad Representative Darla Stahl recommended it for his family.

15 It’s Convention Time!Get the scoop about Woodmen of the World’s 27 Jurisdictional Conventions. Details include recently elected officers, convention city projects and photos from each event. Read on to learn what members are doing in your area.

36 Heaping Helpings of Help Lodge 243 in Eunice, LA, recently stirred up lots of volunteers and a sizable monetary donation for a local community health center. The food members served had a kick, and the event was a hit.

Feature Stories

Summer 2011

Sections

4 Feedback

5 Community Connection

6 Cover Story

9 with you through LIFE®

10 Fraternal Spirit

15 Newsworthy

16 2011 Jurisdictional Conventions

30 Member News

32 Interest Rates

33 Lodge Leader

37 In Memoriam

38 Fun Zone

On the CoverThe Hardaway family’s Woodmen of the World legacy spans four generations. Daryle and Amy (top row) are pictured with their children, Alison and Austin. The family was photographed June 1, 2011.

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Members of Lodge 143 in Clarkesville, GA, celebrated Flags Across America early by placing flags and ribbons on a gazebo located downtown.

Falcon Watch 2011Big things are happening for our fine feathered friends atop the Tower,

and you can follow the latest developments at falcons.woodmen.org.

There, you can check out our new live streaming camera to see much

clearer detail, right down to the ruffling of the eyas’ downy feathers!

Check out photos and video of the banding and stay up-to-date on the

latest details, including the winner(s) of the naming contest!

Charitable Giving PodcastYour family is insured. Now you want to leave a legacy, but don’t

really know how. Join us for a conversation with Bennett Whiner,

Chief Operating Officer of the Better Business Bureau Wise Giving

Alliance, who shares expert insight on how to make direct and

effective charitable donations. The podcast can be found on

woodmen.org by clicking About, then Media Center, then Podcasts.

Family FeaturesLearn about families just like yours every time you visit the

woodmen.org home page. Our Family Features section is a

revolving display of diverse members from across the country.

You can read about their families, their lodge activities and their

favorite Woodmen of the World memories!

Board of DirectorsThomas T. Gallion III, Chairman, Montgomery, ALDanny E. Cummins, President & CEO, Omaha, NEMark D. Theisen, Executive Vice President, Fraternal, Omaha, NE Pamela J. Hernandez, Executive Vice President, Operations & Secretary, Omaha, NEMark L. Schreier, Executive Vice President, Finance & Treasurer, Omaha, NE Larry R. King, Executive Vice President, Field, Omaha, NEWilliam C. Owen, Tallahassee, FL Daniel W. Rice III, Kinston, NCLucia G. Taylor-McCoy, Elkview, WVStephen W. Mellor, Memphis, TNDr. James W. Bosler III, Louisville, KYDr. James W. Shaver, Landis, NCRoger B. Moore, Lynchburg,VAJames W. Bridges Jr., Las Vegas, NVMichael C. Shealy, Lexington, SCWesley A. Dodd, Cornelia, GA

Magazine Staff Managing Editor: Billie Jo FoustContent Editor: Andy OermanDesign Editor: Joe BavarescoWriters: Angie Schendt, Beverly Newsam Designer: Angel StottleContributors: Kathy Cardwell, Sarah Richart,

Jerry UnderwoodMarketing & Public Relations Team Vice President: Steve Haack

If you have questions, comments or suggestions for articles, please direct them to [email protected].

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Woodmen Living (ISSN 1069-1790) is published quarterly for $2.00 per year by Woodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and/or Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society, 1700 Farnam St., Omaha, NE 68102.

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Equal Access PolicyWoodmen of the World Life Insurance Society and/or Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance Society is an Equal Access fraternal benefit organization. It is the policy of Woodmen of the World to seek qualified members on a nondiscriminatory basis and to provide all members with equal access to and allow their participation in the organization’s lodge system, lodge events, fraternal benefits, and all other fraternal activities on a nondiscriminatory basis.

President’s Integrity Award Announced

Woodmen of the World is once again accepting nominations for the President’s Integrity Award. Through Sept. 30, 2011, members and non-members can nominate any Home Office or Field associate whom they feel lives – and works – with integrity.

A person of integrity is someone who is honest and moral, and who consistently lives up to the highest ethical standard. “As an organization, Woodmen of the World is dedicated to doing what’s right, when others are looking and also when they’re not,” said President and CEO Danny

Cummins. “Someone worthy of the President’s Integrity Award embodies Woodmen of the World’s commitment to trustworthiness.”

Representative Gary Chambers of Hillsborough, NC, won the award for 2010.

If you know a Woodmen of the World Representative or associate who always tries to do what’s right, even in tough situations, and who doesn’t compromise his or her values, then visit woodmen.org to access the nomination form today!

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Hundreds of Woodmen of the World lodges across the country participated in JOIN HANDS DAY, a volunteer event focused on bringing youth and adults together to make a difference in communities.

Held each year on the first Saturday in May, Woodmen of the World members often spearhead JOIN HANDS DAY projects and partner with non-profit organizations or other groups to give back in meaningful ways.

Lodge 6099 in Parma, OH, decided to help an organization near and dear to their hearts. On the first Wednesday of the month, the lodge meets at Parma Lutheran Church. The church operates a food pantry called The Hunger Center, and every year the lodge makes a monetary contribution to it. Lodge members heard about the church starting a new venture – a community garden – and thought it would make the ideal JOIN HANDS DAY project.

The church had tilled an area in front of its building for six 6-foot by 12-foot plots. On JOIN HANDS DAY, about 14 volunteers spent three hours mulching the areas between the plots and helping to get the ground ready for plants.

“Two of the six plots are reserved for the food pantry, and anyone who buys a plot has to donate 10 percent of their crops back to the food pantry,” said Denise Mullins, who is Secretary of Lodge 6099.

A lodge member’s husband bought his wife a plot, and Mullins said she intends to grow potatoes there. The lodge also donated $100 to be used to buy plants for the Hunger Center plots.

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the gardens are doing,” Mullins said. She and her four children also intend to continue to volunteer there this summer.

“The purpose of JOIN HANDS DAY is two-fold: getting youth involved in planning volunteer projects, and strengthening our partnerships with other organizations in our communities. I’m proud of all the extraordinary work our members did in May for JOIN HANDS DAY,” said Executive Vice President, Fraternal Mark Theisen. ::

Communities thankful for Join handS daY

Community Connection

In another example of the collaborative spirit that characterizes JOIN HANDS DAY,

Members of Chazy, NY, Lodge 462 initiated a project on May 7, 2011, at Riverside

Cemetery in Chazy. Lodge members teamed up with members from the Riverside

Cemetery Association and Compassionate Friends to clean up the cemetery. Together,

they raked the lawn, picked up debris and moved topsoil. Afterward, they shared a

barbecue lunch provided by Lodge 462.


C arolyn (Hardaway) Montandon remembers her dad putting on his hat and going to Woodmen of the World lodge meetings when she was a little girl

in the 1950s.

Years later, a Representative called on Carolyn and her husband at the time. Carolyn was a successful salesperson in the jewelry business, but was intrigued by the Woodmen of the World story.

“We bought our first certificate that night,” she said.

She was so excited by Woodmen of the World that she decided to become a Field Representative. Carolyn signed her contract in January 1978, and by 1982, she had been promoted to Area Manager. By that time, she and her husband, who had two sons together, Daryle and David, had divorced. She threw herself into her career.

“I had a goal,” she said. “I wanted to become the first female State Manager.”

As an Area Manager, she made teambuilding her trademark. One Sunday morning in 1989, she got a call from Daryle, who had recently graduated from college and had been married to his childhood sweetheart, Amy, for a few years. They wanted to come see her that day, and drove the two hours to have an important face-to-face talk.

“He said, ‘Mom, I’ve decided to become a Field Representative,’” she recalled.

Following in FootstepsThroughout college, Daryle had considered going to law school, but a career with Woodmen of the World was in

the back of his mind. “I became more appreciative of the lifestyle and the opportunities,” he said.

Daryle grew up going to Camp Woodmen, was a counselor at Camp Woodmen, and still hasn’t missed a camp in all those years. He also saw his mom work hard, and saw her succeed.

“My mom was the main provider. Everything I have and everything I do is directly or indirectly tied to Woodmen of the World. I decided it was time to give back,” he said.

In 1990, Carolyn’s goal of becoming the first female State Manager at Woodmen of the World came true.

“In my heart I knew I could do the job,” she said.

She moved to the Southern California/Nevada marketing area and immediately began working on building her team and developing relationships with the members there.

Fourth Generation ArrivesCarolyn retired as State Manager in 1994 and moved back to Texas, the same year her granddaughter, Alison, was born.

“Being a grandmother for the first time re-arranged my perspective on things,” she said.

Daryle, Amy and Alison moved to the Texas Southwest marketing area when he was named State Manager. Their son, Austin, was born there on Christmas Day in 1997. Later the family moved to Omaha when Daryle was named Assistant Field Manager.

Daryle was on the road more often than not as Assistant Field Manager, so Amy and the kids had plenty of time to devote

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Alison Hardaway and her horse, Catona, clear a fence

at an eventing competition in Texas last year.


to Alison’s new hobby. It was in Omaha where Alison fell in love with horses, and now she’s been riding for nine years. She competes in Eventing, a three-day triathlon of sorts for horses and their riders. Last year the Hardaways, including Alison’s horse, Catona, traveled to 14 competitions.

“Working with Catona makes me a better person. It’s taught me responsibility and how to have a good work ethic. Competing has taught me how to take disappointment and handle success,” Alison said.

Ya’ll Come Back Now, Y’hear?The Hardaways moved back to Texas four years ago. They found a barn right away for Alison, where she could continue her English-style riding, and the family got into their rhythm of everyday life. Alison spends six nights a week at the barn, Austin can often be found in his room working on the custom-built computer he put together, and Daryle will often work in the evenings, but they always make time for each other.

“My dad is out on the road a lot less here in Texas, so it’s a lot nicer,” Austin said.

The family belongs to Woodmen of the World Lodge 72 in Tyler, where they have fun doing service activities.

“Anytime we get together and do things for other people, it makes it that much more meaningful and memorable,” Amy said.

Daryle is State Manager of the Texas Northeast marketing area, where he manages 37 Field Representatives, six Area Managers, 28 lodges and 19,000 members.

“There are wonderful people here,” he said.

Not that there aren’t challenges. “We have to find a way to blend the old and the new. It’s important that we don’t lose the past as we move toward the future,” he said. “This is a special place. I believe in the magic that is Woodmen of the World.”

Carolyn, who continues to be a mentor for her son, whole-heartedly agrees. To this day, she said she keeps in contact with many people from her days as State Manager.

“I stay in touch with some of the lodge and Field people in California,” she said. “But I could go anywhere in the United States and I’d know people or I could call the Woodmen of the World lodge and I know they’d welcome me. Any of us could do that. That’s the beauty of our organization.” ::

Cover Story

The Hardaway family, clockwise from top: Daryle, Austin, Daryle’s

mother Carolyn Montandon, Amy and Alison.

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Ron Dykes has lived in Warner Robins, GA, all his life. He’s also been a Woodmen of the World member for as long as he can remember.

When his mom died in December, it was a natural opportunity to review his family’s insurance needs. His family had known Representative Darla Stahl for years, so she met with Dykes and his wife, Holly. “She was great to work with,” he said.

Stahl recommended they consolidate some of their certificates, and update their coverage to reflect their changing needs. Woodmen of the World had also recently launched a new product that Stahl thought was an ideal fit for their family: The Woodmen Protector.

Protecting the FutureThe No Lapse Guarantee Universal Life Insurance product has the affordability of Term Life Insurance, but without the term.1 It has the permanency of Whole Life Insurance, but doesn’t build cash value.

The Woodmen Protector is filling a niche where families want a guaranteed death benefit for as long as they live2, but still need a premium that fits into their budgets. “I’ve been waiting for this product for 10 years,” Stahl said.

Before Woodmen of the World launched The Woodmen Protector last fall, Stahl had purchased similar products from two other commercial companies for herself and her husband through Woodmen Insurance Agency.

“The state of the economy and the stock market makes people nervous. A lot of people now just want a death benefit, and want to save on their own. They don’t need their life insurance to build cash value,” she said.

Economic DecisionsDykes understands the impact the economy can make. He has owned his own business, Central Georgia Auto Salvage, since 1991. “Our business doubled from last year to this year,” he said. “People want to fix what they have right now, instead of buying new.”

When budgets are being cut and pocketbooks are lean, every dollar counts. “Because of the high cost of everything, a lot of people can’t afford permanent insurance. This No Lapse Guarantee Insurance is affordable like Term, but the coverage doesn’t run out,” Stahl said.

Stahl completes a comprehensive needs analysis on every family, including the Dykes. She educates them on the benefits of the different types of insurance, and Woodmen of the World as an organization.

“I always tell people that the guarantee is only as good as the company offering it, and Woodmen of the World is one of the most stable insurance organizations out there,” Stahl said. ::1. Guaranteed up to age 121 as long as certificate conditions are met.2. The certificate is guaranteed to stay in force until the end of the no lapse guarantee period if: the amount of the premium that you pay is at least as great as the no lapse guarantee premium stated in the certificate; the premiums that you pay are received at least as frequently as the interval of no lapse guarantee premium stated in the certificate; no changes are made to the face amount or rating class; no loans or partial surrenders are taken; the certificate has not been reinstated; or no addition or modification of any rider is made.Certificate Number: ICC10 8205 3-10, 8205 3-1

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Lodge 889 Trustee Dearl Ledford presents a set of desk flags to World War II Veteran Milford Kell in honor of his service to our country

Lodge 889 Franklin, NC

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Lodge 6 Secretary Brenda “Tinker” Slye, right, presents a 75-year membership pin to Earl Cooper, left, and a 25-year membership pin to Sally Cooper, center. Not pictured is the Coopers’ son Michael, who also received a 25-year membership pin.

Lodge 6 Cumberland, MD

Lodges 332 and 330 Union and Philadelphia, MS

Field Representative Sherrell Breazeale, right, serves soup to Fire Chief Dale Yates at a dinner the lodges held for local firefighters. The lodges also presented each of the six fire departments a monetary donation and a U.S. flag.

fraternal spirit

Area Manager Chris Green, left, and Representative Brock Lacy, right, present a flag to Bullard Athletic Director Shannon Wilson for the high school’s baseball and softball fields.

Lodge 4659 Bullard, TX

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Lodge 38 Vice President Carolyn Hickerson, left, presents a check to members Ronald and Anita Roach, whose home was destroyed by a fire.

Lodge 38 Bardwell, KY

Representative Mike Doak, left, presents an American flag to Sharon Burney at the Henryetta Early Childhood Center.

Wilmington’s Fire Department Color Guard, the Police Honor Guard and Sheriff ’s Department Honor Guard all participated in Lodge 6’s In Honor and Remembrance Ceremony at the NE Branch Public Library.

From left, Representatives Samantha Miller, Marie Taylor and Matt Anderson prepare to present 100% Family Plaques at Lodge 4631’s meeting.

Representative Shirley Williams, left, presents the Fraternal Spirit Award to Lodge 16 Past President Carolyn Applegate.

Lodge 1218 Henryetta, OK

Lodge 6 Wilmington, NC

Lodge 4631 Bryan, TX

Lodge 1282 Myrtle Beach, SC

Lodge members gathered for a special meeting.

Lodge 100 Carrollton, GA


Lodge 421 members present and dedicate three f lagpoles and f lags to the Memory Gardens Cemetery for their Garden of Heroes.

Lodge 421 Albany, NY

Lodge 8 members present the Fraternal Spirit Award to Past President Gerald Sepich.

Lodge 8 Butler, PA

Lodge 6 officers pose for a photo at a recent meeting.

Lodge 6 Norwalk, CA

Lodge 54 members enjoy food and fellowship (and homemade ice cream) at a New Member Outreach event.

Lodge 54 Starkville, MS

Fraternal Spirit

Representative Shirley Williams, left, presents the Fraternal Spirit Award to Lodge 16 Past President Carolyn Applegate.

Lodge 890 Tollesboro, KY

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Representatives Brittany Bennett, second from left, and Kristin Byrd, second from right, present a flag to Scott Elementary School students and principal.

Representative Neal Pulley celebrated his 30th year with Woodmen of the World and members celebrated Lodge 18’s 115-year anniversary at a party in May. The leftover food was donated to House of Hope.

Lodge 5 North Little Rock, AR

Lodge 18 Columbia, TN

Geraldine Clifton received the Fraternal Spirit Award at the lodge’s annual awards night.

Representative Bob Cole presents a certificate to a hospital official for the parents of the Last Baby of 2010. Now the baby and the family are Woodmen of the World members.

Lodge 6018 Valdosta, GA

Lodge 1 St. Albans, VT

Two Veterans retire the American flag as 660 students from Wheeler Elementary School (who each received a hand-held flag from the lodge) look on at a Veterans Day event.

Lodge 706 Millard, NE


Members of Lodge 1344 present an American flag to the Jackson County Senior Center.

Lodge 1344 Pendergrass, GA

Lodge 709 members present American flags to East Marion School for use in its gym and library.

Lodge 709 Columbia, MS

Representative Charles Windham presents an American flag to Jennifer Burt, Assistant Principal of Georgiana School.

Members of Lodge 18 present an American flag to the Corning, IA, American Legion for their Memorial Day activities.

Lodge 15 Georgiana, AL

Lodge 18 Des Moines, IA

Lodge 969 North Wilkesboro, NC

Lodge 233 Arkadelphia, AR

Representative Jack Nixon, left, presents a 50-year membership pin to Dr. John L. Bond.

Representative Gwen Smith presents a 50-year pin to the family members of Glen Roland Buck posthumously. Buck was a member of Woodmen of the World for 62 years.

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Arden Named President of NAFIC

California State Manager Bill Arden was recently elected President of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors (NAFIC) at its National Convention May 12-14. Arden was installed by Woodmen of the World President and CEO Danny Cummins. Arden has been a member of the NAFIC for almost 30 years, and previously served

on the NAFIC Board of Directors for eight years, holding every office.

According to its website, part of the mission of the National Association of Fraternal Insurance Counselors (NAFIC) is to encourage all to live by the fraternal doctrine of belief in God, family and country, as well as belief in service to humanity. Currently, 54 Societies are members.

Arden says becoming President is very meaningful to himself and our organization, because it will enable him to contribute to the NAFIC’s “joint effort to maintain the purpose of fraternalism and continue the promotion of that purpose by Field associates from each Society.” In addition, he says the NAFIC has an important advocacy role within legislatures, making sure lawmakers across the country are aware of the beneficial mission of fraternal benefit societies. ::

Driffill Named TX SE State Manager

Charles Driffill Jr. was named Texas Southeast State Manager, effective April 1, 2011.

He began his Woodmen of the World career in April 2005 as a Field Representative. Driffill was promoted to Area Manager in February 2007 and won Area Manager of the Year honors in 2009-2010. His area also earned

recognition in 2010 for ranking fourth in the nation for new members.

He was named Texas Southwest Fraternalist of the Year from 2007-2009 and is a member and Past President of Lodge 55 in San Antonio, TX. Driffill and his wife, Jamie Lynn, have two sons – Gavin and Colin. ::

Owen Appointed NE/IA State Manager

Spencer Owen was appointed Nebraska State Manager in April 2011. Born and raised in Texas, he began his career as a Representative in November 1995 and was promoted to Area Manager in 2000. Owen was named Rookie Area Manager for Texas Southwest in 2000, Area Manager of the Year for Texas Southwest in 2005 and

Area Manager of the Year for Texas in 2006. In July 2009, he became Texas Southeast State Manager, and was named Rising Star State Manager for 2010.

Owen is a member of Omaha Lodge 16. He enjoys horse racing, golf, boating, and fishing. He and his wife, Shelly, have three daughters – Tiffanie, Deborah and Alaney. ::

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Charles Driffill Jr.

Spencer Owen

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Alabama 5 2 N D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Thomas Bufford Sr.

★ Host State Manager: Jason Reed

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Schreier and Thomas Gallion III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Thomas Bufford Sr. President John LeMay Jr.Vice President Kenneth MaySecretary Kathryn SkipperTreasurer Bettye DollarVice President, Community Outreach Maxine MerrittVice President, Youth Outreach Paula RadmardVice President, Membership Lynn ShawVice President, Publicity Melissa SmithTrustees Chester Hartsfield, Chairman; Robert Bromley; Jimmy Messick; Larry Bradshaw; William Hudson Fraternal Committee members Frank Green, Chairman; Faye Allen; George Wiltsie; Marilyn Owens; Archie Keel

★ Convention City Project: Constructed two custom-built swings that will be placed in Orange Beach’s Backcountry Trail and Cotton Bayou.

Pictured above: Newly elected Jurisdictional Officers are installed during the convention in Orange Beach.

2011 Jurisdictional conventions

2011 Convention

ReportsWoodmen of the World lodges meet

every two years to elect delegates

for 27 jurisdictional conventions

across the nation. At these events,

members vote on fraternal matters,

elect officers and plan for the

future. Host cities receive a gift in

appreciation of their contributions.

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Arizona B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Chris Solomon

★ Host State Manager: Area Manager Raith Barber

★ Directors in attendance: James Bridges Jr. and R.B. Moore

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Chris SolomonPresident LuAnn SloanVice President Shane HerzogSecretary Heather EvansTreasurer John BychowskiEscort Byron EvansSergeant at Arms Marco OrozcoGreeter William SolomonTrustees Jarold Welker, Chairman; Elvira Soldari; Pedro Sepulveda; Julian SoldariFraternal Committee members Eva Marye, Chairman; Rose Veldez; Marilyn O’Mara; Maria Castellanos

★ Convention City Project: Donated a flagpole to the city of Yuma.

Pictured above: Jurisdictional Convention Past Presidents gathered at the convention in Yuma.

Arkanas 5 5 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Nancy Garner

★ Host State Manager: Tom Mathews

★ Directors in attendance: Danny Cummins and Pamela Hernandez

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President – Nancy GarnerPresident – William Mitchell Vice President – Karen GreenhawSecretary – Martha LowmanTreasurer – Joyce McCullahEscort – Laura EnglandSergeant at Arms – Michael BuchananGreeter – Briget ManerMusician – Gregory NelsonTrustees – Kenneth Page, Chairman; Rebecca Ross; Tommy King; Judith Triplett; Emery Francis Jr.Fraternal Committee members – Bettye Berryman, Chairman; Harold Nix; Timothy Orton; Pamela McCullah; Judith Triplett

★ Convention City Project: Presented 35 sets of window blinds to the Ouachita Children’s Center.

Pictured above: Newly elected Jurisdictional Officers are installed during the convention in Hot Springs.

2011 Jurisdictional Conventions



Florida 4 9 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Michael Alsup

★ Host State Manager: Harvey Alsup

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen, William Owen and Daniel Rice III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Michael AlsupPresident Elizabeth StarlingVice President Melissa VinsonSecretary Onis HolleyTreasurer Thomas MoilanenEscort Rhonda Byrd-LeeSergeant at Arms Charles SticklerGreeter Coy PeelMusician Lou McCraneyTrustees Paul Glaser, Chairman; Maxine Scott; Billie Barnes; Justin Wilson; Robert PearceFraternal Committee members Carl Vinson, Chairman; John Seiler; Larry Holt; Bryan Alsup; Shannon Turnage

★ Convention City Project: Donated a laptop and a desktop computer with monitor to the Ark Youth Ministries and Crisis Center in St. Augustine.

Pictured above: Jurisdictional Officers and committee members gathered at the convention in St. Augustine.

California 3 7 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Mary Anderson

★ Host State Manager: Bill Arden

★ Directors in attendance: Pamela Hernandez and Daniel Rice III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Mary Anderson President William EakleVice President Kenneth KeimSecretary Michael DukeTreasurer Sheila EakleEscort Barbara Ferreira Sergeant at Arms William Faubel Greeter Jeanette Gelineau Musician Robert PeñaTrustees Molly Coutts, Chairman; Laurel Foster; Aldolfo Zavala; Rose Mary Martinez-Flores; Joseph NemethFraternal Committee members Carol Yeater, Chairman; Gloria Woods; Thomas Trisler; Cora Hughes; John Gomez

★ Convention City Project: Made a donation to the Reno Sheriff Department’s Mobile Alert Response Team to better the community.

Pictured above: Newly elected Jurisdictional Officers attended the convention in Reno.

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Georgia 5 6 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Wesley Dodd Jr.

★ Host State Manager: Pat Frappampina

★ Directors in attendance: Larry King, James Bridges Jr. and Wesley Dodd Jr.

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Wesley Dodd Jr.President Larry MaiorielloVice President Angela MeadowsSecretary Rose HartleyTreasurer Charles FrazierTrustees Nora Waters, Chairman; Senoria Henderson; J. Eddie Cook Fraternal Committee members Wesley Dodd Jr., Chairman; A.F. Hough III; Philip Hartley Sr.; Larry Padrick; Donna Thornton

★ Convention City Project: Purchased a flat screen TV for the Ronald McDonald House.

Pictured above: Members enjoyed a drill team performance at the Jurisdictional Convention in Atlanta.

Illinois B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Larry Myers

★ Host State Manager: Greg Robertson

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and R.B. Moore

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Larry MyersPresident Edward FanselowVice President Vicky WeberSecretary Audrey FanselowTreasurer Christine NobleEscort Juan MorenoSergeant at Arms Patricia PettyGreeter Charles MabryMusician Denise CoomerTrustees Emilio Rinconeno, Chairman; Priscilla Plocher; Helen Talbert; Pamela Meyer; Tina Mahoney.Fraternal Committee members Edward Falconetti, Chairman; Lillah Williams; Larry Gruner; Gabriel Rinconeno; Travis Coomer

★ Convention City Project: Donated a park bench to the Effingham Courthouse.

Pictured above: Members from St. Charles, MO, Lodge 912 attended the Saturday banquet.



Iowa (including IA, MN & WI) 5 2 N D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Rachael Eldridge

★ Host State Manager: Spencer Owen

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Schreier and Michael Shealy

★ 2011-2013 Officers:President Rachael EldridgeVice President Denise YatesSecretary Connie WilsonTreasurer Mary Jane FoutchEscort Clint OliphantSergeant at Arms Josh AxnessGreeter Jerry WilsonMusician Julie KalambokidisTrustees Jeanyce Hansen, Chairman; Tracy Jordan; Wade Joy; David Pierzina; Richard ClementFraternal Committee members Irene Wilson, Chairman; Teresa Hoffman; Heather Gouker; Sandra Knutson; Pamela Kenkel

★ Convention City Project: Presented a bronze eagle statue titled “Colors of Honor” to the AMVETS Post #49 in Cedar Falls.

Pictured above: Artist Russell Christensen (left) created a bronze eagle statue as a gift to the city of Cedar Falls. Also pictured are Senior Councilman Tom Hagarty, AMVETS Post #49 Commander Denny Koehn and Jurisdictional President Rachael Eldridge.

Indiana/Michigan 1 5 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Gary Lippard Sr.

★ Host State Manager: Greg Robertson

★ Directors in attendance: R.B. Moore and Michael Shealy

★ 2011-2013 Officers:Jr. Past President Gary Lippard Sr. President Don CountsVice President Delmond SmithSecretary Jim PopkeyTreasurer David BaxterEscort Debbie DillenbeckSergeant at Arms Louetta LawrenceGreeter Pat Johnson Trustees Verna Hayes, Chairman; Tammy Golubski; Connie RacichFraternal Committee members Amy Weiss, Chairman; NancyGalambos; Leslie Yats; Natalie Pace

★ Convention City Project: Donated a refrigerator and freezer to the Solid Ground Shelter in Roseville, MI.

Pictured above: Presiding President Gary Lippard Sr. (right) attended the convention in Utica with his son, Robert, and wife, Brenda.

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Louisiana 5 1 S T B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Carol Collins

★ Host State Manager: Desi Doise

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and Daniel Rice III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Carol Collins President George OubreVice President Wanda SimonSecretary Evelyn StringerTreasurer John NocitoTrustees Lorraine Landry, Chairman; Lee Perry Roy; Rufus Fruge Jr.; Patsy Babin; and Vera BordelonFraternal Committee members Janice Broussard, Chairman; John Leonard; Vera Cortez; Daniel Gaudet; and Minos Landry

★ Convention City Project: Donated a TV armoire, office shredder and more than $800 (collected from change and donations at the Jurisdictional Convention) to the St. Marguerite d’Youville Home in Lafayette.

Pictured above: Executive Vice President, Fraternal Mark Theisen (second from left) and Director Danny Rice (far right) received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Jurisdiction for donating to the L.P. Ledet Sr. Scholarship Fund. Also pictured are Louis Bordelon, Chairman of the scholarship fund, and Jurisdictional President Carol Collins.

Kentucky 5 2 N D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Vickie Jones

★ Host State Manager: R.T. Jefferson

★ Directors in attendance: Danny Cummins, Larry King and Dr. James Bosler III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Vickie Jones President William GannVice President Donald DoyleSecretary Wilma SmithTreasurer Patricia LatimerEscort Charles Slaton Sr.Sergeant at Arms Marjorie MillsGreeter James SwaffordMusician Haley ClarkTrustees Tim Mason, Chairman; William Reed; Virgil Dryden; Jeanette Puckett; James Presson Fraternal Committee members Richard Finch, Chairman; Wandaline McCoy; Richard Newsome; Vicki Chasteen; Carolyn Gregory

★ Convention City Project: Donated a flag and flagpole to the Lexington Raven Run Nature Sanctuary.

Pictured above: Members of Somerset Lodge 969 gathered for photos during the convention banquet.



Mississippi 5 2 N D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Janice Strohm

★ Host State Manager: Kevin Gossum

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Schreier and Stephen Mellor

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Janice StrohmPresident Joe CogginsVice President Peggy AllenSecretary Edna BoyteTreasurer Jannie BrownEscort Jerry TappSergeant at Arms Travis Ferguson Sr.Greeter Pervie WeeksMusician Minnie JonesTrustees William Allen, Chairman; Alvia Blakney; Raymond Burcham; Lawrence Dowdy; James KirklandFraternal Committee members Larry Strohm Sr., Chairman; Martha Donaldson; Larry Harrigill; Floyd Pumphrey

★ Convention City Project: Donated 47 smoke detectors to the Gulfport Fire Department.

Pictured above: Jurisdictional President Janice Strohm presented smoke detectors to the city of Gulfport.

Maryland (including DE, D.C., MD, & NJ) 2 3 R D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Emory Davis Jr.

★ Host State Manager: Anthony Jurik

★ Directors in attendance: James Bridges Jr. and Wesley Dodd Jr.

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Emory Davis Jr. President Gary FisherVice President Janis PopeSecretary Sheryl MacLaneTreasurer Bonnie LawsonEscort Carol KirchnerSergeant at Arms Dorothy LowdermilkGreeter Doris GeeMusician Carolyn HumbersonTrustees George Zimmerman, Chairman; Charles Helwig Jr.; Catherine Moore; Brenda Slye; Janet FreelandFraternal Committee members John Gee, Chairman; Mary Frantz; Diane Simmons

★ Convention City Project: Donated a washer and dryer, blankets and sheets to the Union Rescue Mission in Cumberland, MD.

Pictured above: New Jurisdictional Convention Officers are installed during the convention in Cumberland, MD.

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Nebraska (including CO, ND, NE, & SD) 5 6 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: James Stolze

★ Host State Manager: Spencer Owen

★ Directors in attendance: Pamela Hernandez and Mark Theisen

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President James Stolze President Mark TheisenVice President Dean SpilkerSecretary Mark FitzgibbonsTreasurer Linda FilipowiczVice President, Community Outreach Molly JonesVice President, Youth Outreach Peggy DunstonVice President, Membership Charlie RichardsonVice President, Publicity Dorothy Margrave Trustees Sara Livergood, Chairman; Randy Rotschafer; Blake Warneke; Laura Sparks Fraternal Committee members Shawn Bengtson, Chairman; Michael Bednarz; Damian Howard

★ Convention City Project: Gave donations to facilitate projects with Prevent Blindness Nebraska, the Omaha Parks and Recreation Foundation’s “Rec’s Kids Clubhouse” and Together, Inc.

Pictured above: Members socialized and made donations to community partners at the banquet in Omaha, NE.

Missouri/Kansas B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Richard Danner

★ Host State Manager: Tom Mathews

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and Dr. James Shaver

★ Convention City Project: Presented a park bench to Cave Spring Park in Kansas City, MO.

Pictured above: Gloria Williamson from Wichita Lodge 6035 receives the Fraternal Challenge Award. Also pictured are (from left) Executive Vice President, Fraternal Mark Theisen, Oklahoma Fraternal Coordinator Tommy Azlin and Director Dr. James Shaver.



North Carolina 4 9 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Charles Smith

★ Host State Manager: Joe Walters

★ Directors in attendance: Danny Cummins, Daniel Rice III and Dr. James Shaver

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Charles Smith President William HodgeVice President David EvansSecretary Mary AndersonTreasurer Thomas HodgesVice President, Community Outreach Lowell KeelVice President, Youth Outreach Deborah JohnsonVice President, Membership Alice AmmonsVice President, Publicity Patricia CallihanEscort James IveySergeant at Arms Joyce SniderGreeter Susan DavisMusician William FullingimTrustees Gertude Bowers, Chairman; John Chance; Karen Carter; Linda Bryan; Phyllis YorkFraternal Committee members Sarah Kaukola, Chairman; Anita Sigmon; Thomas King; Kathy Martindale; Elizabeth Jacobs

★ Convention City Project: Presented a laptop and workbooks to the CORRAL Riding Program.

Pictured above: President Danny Cummins thanked Shallotte Lodge 160 members R.B. and Ruth Mincey for their dedication to fraternalism.

New Mexico (and Texas counties of El Paso & Hudspeth) 4 8 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Jose Sanchez

★ Host State Manager: Buddy Pace

★ Directors in attendance: Pamela Hernandez and Lucia Taylor-McCoy

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Jose SanchezPresident Ray MagnessVice President Geneva BenavidezSecretary Joyce BrantleyTreasurer Arline QuintanaEscort Thelma MurphySergeant at Arms Perla MartinezGreeter Cheryl UrrutiaMusician Lydia LopezTrustees Corrine Finch, Chairman; Cecilia Medina; Clark Peters; Karla Chavez; Celina OrtizFraternal Committee members Roxanne Seabern, Chairman; Toni Chavez; Gary Black; Abel Chavarria; Tom Lockyer

★ Convention City Project: Presented flagpoles and flags to the East Mountain James McGrane Public Safety Complex Memorial Garden in Tijeras, NM.

Pictured above: Members of Belen Lodge 430 and Las Cruces Lodge 233 honored James (far left) and Rita (second from right) McGrane for their work with their nonprofit organization.

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Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, & VT) B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Donna Zabrosky

★ Host State Manager: Rodney Barber

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and Dr. James Shaver

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Donna Zabrosky President Doris SullivanVice President Linda Gonyo-HorneSecretary Elaine RomanTreasurer Carol NortonEscort Lucille StemkowskiSergeant at Arms Norman FayetteGreeter Alexandria SobraneMusician Daniel UrickTrustees Marie Trombley, Chairman; Todd Castine; Donald Clear; Jacqueline Fayette; Margaret UrickFraternal Committee members Jeanne Bushey, Chairman; Amy House; Karen Pepper

★ Convention City Project: Donated a bench and plaque to Hildene, the Lincoln family home/nonprofit in Manchester, VT.

Pictured above: Newly elected Jurisdictional Officers were installed during the convention in Manchester, VT.

Northwest Territory (AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, & WY) 2 3 R D B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Charles Cloud

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Schreier and Stephen Mellor

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Charles Cloud President Diane WarnerVice President Gilbert DanielsSecretary Lew FosterTreasurer Michelle LeeEscort Jack HallSergeant at Arms William HerndonGreeter Robert StockingMusician Joyce StarrTrustees Jason Warner, Chairman; Melodie Foster; Miles Ausen; Clinton Beeler; Rachanna PochFraternal Committee members Marcia Stocking, Chairman; Nancy Bounyavong; Andrea Yang; Heather Schulz; Larena Cruz-Glass

★ Convention City Project: Gave a computer projector and screen to the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center in Astoria, OR, for community presentations.



Ohio 5 1 S T B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Dwight Jones

★ Host State Manager: Kevin Crouse

★ Directors in attendance: Dr. James Bosler III and Lucia Taylor-McCoy

★ 2011-2013 Officers: President Dwight JonesVice President Rich HaysSecretary Valerie AdkinsTreasurer Kathy JonesEscort Rebecca TidwellSergeant at Arms Marjory JosephGreeter Mary Lou MullinsMusician Patricia ZyskiTrustees John Mullins, Chairman; Carol McMillen; Brenda Serrano; Dolores Kolb; Carmen Laboy Fraternal Committee members Julie Mullins, Chairman; Jennifer Knapp; Denise Mullins

★ Convention City Project: Made a donation to the Marietta Police Department for community betterment programs.

Pictured above: Young members attending the 2011 convention had the opportunity to take part in the first-ever Youth Forum and other special activities throughout the weekend.

Oklahoma 5 1 S T B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Wilma Wright

★ Host State Manager: Randy Starks

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and Dr. James Bosler III

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Wilma Wright President John MoyVice President Mike McElyeaSecretary Kathy MoyTreasurer Pat MethenyVice President, Publicity Robert PoolEscort Jack Donnell Jr.Sergeant at Arms Billy ThurmanGreeter Louie PoolTrustees Gloria Spivey, Chairman; Billie Floyd; Juanita Dowling; Jackie Henson; L.D. Harp Jr.Fraternal Committee members Phillip Pitt, Chairman; Kathy Cline; James Thrasher; Bill Blankenship

★ Convention City Project: Donated a lamppost to the Southeastern Oklahoma State University campus in Durant, OK.

Pictured above: Southeastern Oklahoma State University Vice President, Business Affairs Ross Walkup thanks Jurisdictional President Wilma Wright for the Jurisdiction’s lamppost donation.

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South Carolina 5 5 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Julie Brannock

★ Host State Manager: Don Molineu

★ Directors in attendance: Larry King, Mark Theisen and Michael Shealy

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Julie Brannock President Luther Rabon Vice President Carroll EargleSecretary Libby BedenbaughTreasurer Cathy MeetzeEscort W. Wendell MerrittSergeant at Arms John Griggs IIIGreeter Ronald WhittMusician Ann HudsonTrustees Ashley Sistare, Chairman; Alton Bishop III; Adrian Falgione; Johnnie Bolt; Clarence BaileyFraternal Committee members Julie Brannock, Chairman; Samantha Johnson; Sharri Hammond; Horace Delk Sr.; Clifton Rogers

★ Convention City Project: Donated a refrigerator to the Star Gospel Mission in Charleston.

Pictured above: Executive Vice President, Field Larry King (left) and Director Michael Shealy (second from right) took part in a skit during the “Hooray for Hollywood”-themed convention in Charleston.


Pennsylvania 5 5 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Russell Miller

★ Host State Manager: Anthony Jurik

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Schreier and Wesley Dodd Jr.

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Elvin Lebo President Russell MillerVice President Janice HaltermanSecretary Donna FrazierTreasurer Melodie PaulEscort Christine FrazierSergeant at Arms Wesley CromleyGreeter Kathryn SheetzMusician Elaine SchrefflerTrustees Amy Warner, Chairman; Faye Deibler; Carol Engle; Marilyn Minoff; James FordFraternal Committee members Shirley Gregory, Chairman; Susan Irwin; Karen Harring; Richard Long; Jessica Truesdale

★ Convention City Project: Donated a flagpole for Brandon Park, near the Lancaster Recreation Center.

Pictured above: Representative Carrie Biddle (second from right) and members of Bedford Lodge 688 presented games and sporting equipment to Fraternal Coordinator Roger Mervine (second from left) for use at the Keystone Youth Camp.



Texas (except for the counties of El Paso & Hudspeth) 5 5 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Willie Greer

★ Host State Manager: Charles Driffill with Spencer Owen

★ Directors in attendance: Danny Cummins, Dr. James Shaver and Lucia Taylor-McCoy

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Willie Greer President Richard ShaverVice President R. Teresa WoodSecretary Patrick ShannonrTreasurer Beatrice NeisserTrustees Loyal Stubbs, Chairman; Terry Timms; Naioma Shannon; James Reynolds Sr.; Candelario LealFraternal Committee members Patricia Riou, Chairman; Annie Blade; Rosalie Zugg; Daniel Sibert II; Cyndy Keys

★ Convention City Project: Collected and donated more than $700 in supplies for the Star of Hope Mission in Houston.

Pictured above: Delegates Michelle Henrichson, Ruben Arcaute and Felix Molano visit with guest Terry Molano at the convention in Houston.

Tennessee 5 6 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Jeffrey Young

★ Host State Manager: Roger Anderson

★ Directors in attendance: Larry King, Thomas Gallion III and Stephen Mellor

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Jeffrey Young President Taylor YoungVice President Willard FinchSecretary Bobby TuckerTreasurer Linda MullenEscort Kenneth IrwinSergeant at Arms Cathie AyersGreeter Forest O’DellMusician Kelley SwearingenVice President, Youth Outreach Stevie ByrdTrustees Shirley Orr, Chairman; Tommy Prather; Terry Carter; Geraldine TallmanFraternal Committee members Darrell Dowdell, Chairman; Margie McAlister; Stephen Young; Mary Ellen Rowley

★ Convention City Project: Tables and chairs were purchased for the orientation room in the children’s library at the Nashville Public Library.

Pictured above: Members from across the state attended the Youth Forum at the convention in Nashville.

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Virginia 5 4 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: J. Edmond Harrow Jr.

★ Host State Manager: Terry Wayne Carroll

★ Directors in attendance: Mark Theisen and R.B. Moore

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President J. Edmond Harrow Jr. President Timothy RossVice President Brice Van AusdalSecretary Rebecca BaffutoTreasurer Cathryn MobleyEscort Sheila BrownSergeant at Arms Jeanne ShelburneGreeter Ashley SimpsonMusician Nancy HazzardTrustees Stacie Champion, Chairman; Jacqueline Paris-Pugh; Thomas Baffuto Jr., Naomi Simpson; Arlene GunterFraternal Committee members Geraldine Wallace, Chairman; James Shelburne; Ginger Shotwell; Thomas Ross; Mary Butler

★ Convention City Project: Presented a framed display of historical flags to the Henricus Historical Park Visitor Center.

Pictured above: Woodmen of the World members and Virginia dignitaries pose with a display that highlights flags donated to Henricus Historical Park.

West Virginia 4 7 T H B I E N N I A L C O N v E N T I O N

★ Presiding President: Robert Plum

★ Host State Manager: Kevin Crouse

★ Directors in attendance: Larry King and Lucia Taylor-McCoy

★ 2011-2013 Officers: Jr. Past President Robert PlumPresident Tamara WhiteVice President Sandra SalyersSecretary Margaret ConnerTreasurer Lois LoukEscort James NormanSergeant at Arms Ruth PlumGreeter James WorkmanMusician Kariann PaughTrustees Mary Thomas, Chairman; Donna Mick; Deborah Watkins; Herman Vogel Jr.; Bobby BrownFraternal Committee members Jon Mick, Chairman; Roxann Workman; Anthony Lunsford; James Malick; Douglas Smith

★ Convention City Project: Presented a check to the Scott’s Run Settlement House in Osage.

Pictured above: Barbara Forrest and Margaret Conner (at table) helped members, including Community Outreach Manager Russell Fox and Ruth Plum (standing), register for the Jurisdictional Convention in Bridgeport.



Woodmen of the World Lodge 159 in Richmond/Chesterfield, VA, made history May 14 with a patriotic project that will impact Henricus Historical Park for years to come.

To commemorate the “400th anniversary of the Citie of Henricus” this year, lodge members presented 14 f lagpoles, nine historical f lags, and a commemorative bronze and granite marker to Henricus Historical Park. They also donated U.S. and Virginia state f lags and commissioned a special commemorative f lag for the occasion.

Jim Byrd, lodge Vice President and Project Chairperson, said he was honored to spearhead the project with Representative Karen Harrow and began working on the details a year ago. Lodge 159 will celebrate its own centennial on Aug. 22, so the Henricus project is a commemorative nod to Woodmen of the World, as well.

“I had visited the park before and noticed they only had a grouping of short f lagpoles,” Byrd said. “I met with our lodge about doing a whole new display – including 12 20-foot f lagpoles and two 25-foot f lagpoles

– and then met with the committee planning the 400th anniversary commemoration events.”

Established in September 1611 under the leadership of Sir Thomas Dale, Henricus is historically significant as the second successful English settlement in North America. Events at Henricus have contributed to permanent North American colonization and the establishment of the United States of America.

Park representatives appreciate the efforts to beautify the area and promote its history. “Woodmen of the World recognized the unique qualities

of the park and provided the historical f lags and poles to help us tell the story of this land from 1611 to the present,” said Charles Lewis Grant, Acting Executive Director of Henricus Historical Park.

Approximately 80 people attended the f lagpole and marker dedication ceremony at Henricus Historical Park, including Virginia State Manager Terry Wayne Carroll, who greeted the crowd.

A framed display of the historical f lags also was presented to the park’s Visitor

Center during the 2011 Virginia Jurisdictional Convention.

Byrd said both the park and Woodmen of the World continue to benefit from the project. “It’s a great project because it gives Woodmen of the World a lot of visibility,” he said.

“Inside the recreated 17th century fort, you see our f lags f lying over the wall at the entrance. We’re really lucky we got to be a part of the 400th commemoration, because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” ::

Chesterfield, VA

Members help display the Henricus 400th commemoration flag at the dedication ceremony.

Park Patriotism Flies High member news

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Two opportunities for training and brainstorming result in youth members being ready to serve.

A Youthquake in Tennessee

T he Tennessee Fraternal Alliance sponsors the only Junior Fraternal Alliance in the country, and Woodmen of the World members are prominently involved.

Last October, Fraternal Coordinator Rochelle Cordova, who is the Youth Leader for the Tennessee Junior Fraternal Alliance, started to organize a retreat at the request of the Junior Fraternal Alliance members. She sent out an email to the lodges and youth members in her area of Tennessee East to test the waters.

“I asked them what they wanted out of a retreat,” she said.

She was overwhelmed with responses, so over the next five months, she and Community Outreach Manager Claudia Dowdell came up with an agenda, the materials and projects. The retreat was held in Nashville on Feb. 19 and 20, and 26 kids and four youth leaders attended.

“My favorite thing about the retreat is that it got the kids super excited about Woodmen of the World, and super excited to get involved in their local lodges,” Cordova said.

At the retreat, youth members learned basic fraternal leadership skills like how to introduce a dignitary, how to properly present an American flag, and how to organize a JOIN HANDS DAY project.

“Their parents loved it. Kids don’t get that type of education in school anymore,” Cordova said.

The retreat was a natural lead-in to the Tennessee Jurisdictional Convention, which like all of the Jurisdictional Conventions held a Youth Forum. Nine youth members attended the forum in April, where they were able to put their learning from the retreat into practice.

“They were able to experience the convention as a delegate,” Dowdell said.

Even more young members attended the social after the convention banquet, Cordova said, and the attendees are keeping in touch through a Facebook group called Tennessee Jr. Fraternal Alliance.

The youth delegates were given a notebook full of resources and materials to take home with them, along with an American flag. They were instructed to present the flag, take photos, fill out the post-event reporting on MyFraternalWeb.org, and try to get publicity for the project. So far, six of the youth have accomplished their mission.

“Kids want to be engaged with their lodges, and now the adults can see that the kids can do it. They’ve been trained and can take it and run with it,” Dowdell said. “These are the future leaders of Woodmen of the World.” ::


Interest RatesDeferred Annuities In Force Rate*

June 2011

Tier 1 Tier 2

3.00% 3.00%

Tier 1: values under $25,000Tier 2: values $25,000 and above

*Current in force interest rates apply when a certificate’s initial rate guarantee period

has expired or when an initial rate guarantee period has not been chosen. Current

in force interest rates are subject to change monthly.

The rates at left are for existing annuities that are out of their initial guarantee period.

You may be able to earn a higher rate with a new annuity with a locked-in interest rate.

Contact your Woodmen of the World Representative if you are interested in receiving

more information. You can also call 1-800-225-3108 or go to woodmen.org.

Freedom Series Annuity Interest RatesCertificates issued in June 2011 Rate credited during initial lock-in period.

Annuity Product Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Tier 6

SPDA with First-Year Interest Bonus1 n/a 5.05% 5.30% 5.50% 5.90% 6.20%

FPDA with First-Year Interest Bonus2 n/a 4.05% 4.30% 4.50% 4.90% 5.20%

SPDA3 2.05% 2.45% 2.70% 2.90% 3.30% 3.60%

FPDA3 1.90% 2.30% 2.55% 2.75% 3.15% 3.45%

1. The First-Year interest rate on the Freedom Series Single Premium Deferred Annuity (SPDA) with a First-Year Interest Bonus is guaranteed for the first certificate year and includes the first-year-only interest bonus of 3.00%. Renewal (Current) interest rates are credited after the first certificate year. Renewal (Current) interest rates are set monthly by Woodmen of the World. They will never be lower than the minimum guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%.

2. The First-Year interest rate on a Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity (FPDA) with a First-Year Interest Bonus is guaranteed for the first certificate year and includes the first-year-only interest bonus of 2.00%. Renewal (Current) interest rates are credited after the first certificate year. Renewal (Current) interest rates are set monthly by Woodmen of the World. They will never be lower than the minimum guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%.

3. During the initial lock in period, the interest rate will not change. Lock in periods of one month or one year are available.

June 2011 Rate credited after initial lock-in period expires.

Annuity Product Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4 Tier 5 Tier 6

SPDA with First-Year Interest Bonus 1.65% 2.05% 2.30% 2.50% 2.90% 3.20%

FPDA with First-Year Interest Bonus 1.65% 2.05% 2.30% 2.50% 2.90% 3.20%

SPDA 2.05% 2.45% 2.70% 2.90% 3.30% 3.60%

FPDA 1.90% 2.30% 2.55% 2.75% 3.15% 3.45%

After the initial lock-in period expires, interest rates may vary each month. Interest rates are set monthly by Woodmen of the World and will never be lower than the minimum guaranteed interest rate of 1.00%.

Tier 1: values under $10,000 SPDA (Single Premium Deferred Annuity)

Tier 2: values $10,000 and under $25,000 FPDA (Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity)

Tier 3: values $25,000 and under $100,000Tier 4: values $100,000 and under $500,000Tier 5: values $500,000 and under $1,000,000Tier 6: values $1,000,000 and above

Single Premium Deferred Annuity (SPDA) with First-Year Bonus (Form 7961-XX-0707))

Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity (FPDA) with First-Year Bonus (Form 7963-XX-0707)

Single Premium Deferred Annuity (SPDA) (Form 7962-XX-0707)

Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity (FPDA) (Form 7964-XX-0707)

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Jurisdictional Convention time is always one of my favorite “seasons.”

We’re fortunate to have these meetings as a part of our

governing structure. We have the honor of gathering our most engaged, committed members together in one room, and learning from them about what is working in their lodges.

Commercial companies would jump at the chance to do this with their customers even once, and we have the opportunity every other year. I believe this connection we make with each other is one of the reasons our organization is so strong.

It was my pleasure to attend seven Jurisdictional Conventions this spring, and I can say with absolute confidence that all of them, no matter if they were large or small, were well planned with very productive meetings.

I want to extend a special thanks to the Jurisdictional Officers who helped plan, organize and execute each of the Conventions. All of the work that went into these meetings was evident, and I have heard that all of our conventions were very successful. I also want to recognize those lodges that went the extra mile by putting

together our new digital storybooks.

One constant theme throughout every Jurisdictional Convention is the importance of working with our Field associates. It takes all of us working together to grow our membership. If your lodge doesn’t have an active Field Representative, help recruit one. If your lodge already has one, are you providing that person with referrals? Could your lodge support more than one Field Representative? These are important questions every lodge needs to address.

Helping our Field recruit new members is easier and more fun than you may think. New Member Outreach events are a great way to gain exposure for Woodmen of the World, and in many cases, support other community organizations.

The reality is that the more our membership grows, the more dollars we have for our fraternal outreach. When we recommend new members, we’re contributing to the success of the entire organization. Thanks again for all you did to make your jurisdictional convention a success.

Fraternally,

Mark D. Theisen Executive Vice President, Fraternal

Storybook lodgesLodge City State 116 Carrollton AL

436 Fort Payne AL

3 Phoenix AZ

341 Magnolia AR

3 Jacksonville FL

825 Apopka FL

202 Americus GA

565 Cleveland GA

897 Greenville MS

912 St. Charles MO

1 Omaha NE

16 Omaha NE

3 Las Vegas NV

467 Hempstead NY

95 Lenoir NC

449 Merritt NC

508 Mt. Olive NC

862 Murfreesboro NC

8 Butler PA

2 Ballentine SC

1115 Gallatin TN

5 Corsicana TX

45 Brownwood TX

410 Lebanon VA

254 Charleston WV

Mark D. Theisen

Connecting, Collaborating and ContributingFraternally Speaking

lodge leader


Fraternal Coordinator Profile 2011 National Fraternal Committee Meeting

Laura Helm is thankful for her Woodmen of the World career because she truly enjoys fraternalism. She learned of the Florida South Fraternal Coordinator opportunity from her brother, Joel, a friend of Area Manager Holland Henderson.

“Joel and Holland both tried to get me to Florida because they

thought (the position) would be a good fit,” Helm said. “They were right.”

A member of Lodge 588 in Lakeland, FL, Helm received her public relations degree with a minor in event planning in 2009. She has been a Woodmen of the World member for the past two years and serves about 13 active lodges, along with several others working to become chartered.

Some of her favorite projects include cleaning up graffiti at a crisis pregnancy center in Lakeland and sponsoring a “Pics on the Promenade” movie night. She said both activities are good ways to promote Woodmen of the World and create community awareness.

“It’s been great because we’ve really been able to get people to transition from the statement ‘I’ve never heard of you’ to ‘I recognize the name, but what do you do?’ Helm said. “People are seeing us (Woodmen of the World) more consistently.”

She strives to make events as effective as possible. She also aims to increase membership and assist the Field Force.

Helm says lodge members continue to learn about social media technology and use it to stay connected with activities and each other. “It’s really fun to see them take that and run with it,” she said. “We are utilizing our resources to the best of our ability.” ::

Executive Vice President, Fraternal Mark Theisen anticipates a lively discussion when the 2011 National Fraternal Committee convenes Nov. 4-5 in Atlanta, GA. He is excited about the opportunity to hear from a mix of Woodmen of the World members and find ways to positively impact the Fraternal Outreach Program.

“The primary goal of the meeting is to receive input from members and make adjustments so we can do an even better job of achieving our fraternal mission,” Theisen said.

The two-day gathering takes place during Jurisdictional Convention years to bring together a range of individuals

– from Fraternal Coordinators and State Managers to Jurisdictional Presidents and Home Office associates. The previous meeting was held in 2009 in Austin, TX.

The agenda includes ways to attract and retain members, fraternal technology, and how to engage the youth and young adult market. “We are making a conscious effort to reflect the age demographics of future members,” Theisen said. “We also aim to increase involvement of young adult members with children, including some who have had Woodmen of the World youth camp experience.”

Theisen said the Internet is a useful tool for lodges, and social media plays an increasingly significant role. A session is planned to further discuss this topic, which he expects will remain important in the future – especially when appealing to the younger generations.

As the event nears, he hopes that everyone attending the meeting will keep in mind the value of this combined effort, since active participation leads to gratifying results.

“The Fraternal Outreach area is very much looking forward to the meeting,” Theisen said. “It takes this type of collaboration among all groups to maximize our ability to achieve our fraternal and growth objectives, and identify beneficial changes in our fraternal program for Woodmen of the World’s future.” ::

Collaboration in Action

Creating Awareness

Laura Helm

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Lodge Rallies for Cure

Lodge CentennialsLodge 159Richmond, VA

Chartered Aug. 22, 1911

Lodge 166Victoria, VA

Chartered Aug. 22, 1911

Lodge 502Conway, SC

Chartered Sept. 7, 1911

Lodge 396Mortons Gap, KY


Lodge 6028White Oak, TX


Lodge 488Hallls, TN


Lodge 527Villa Rica, GA

Chartered Oct. 26, 1911

When Hudson Schaper was born, his parents Jake and Nicole noticed that he couldn’t seem to relax. His arms were unusually stiff, and food didn’t sit well with him.

The Schapers took Hudson to doctors and specialists, but after three years of numerous tests and countless examinations, no one had a definitive diagnosis. At one point, a doctor told Hudson’s grandmother, Cindy, that Hudson’s parents were going to have to accept that they may never find out what was wrong with him. Which obviously didn’t sit well with Nicole Schaper.

An attorney by trade, Nicole dove into research and found something called mitochondrial disease that seemed to fit all of Hudson’s symptoms. Doctors have to take muscle tissue to test for the disease, which is painful and invasive. But they got an answer, finally.

‘A cruel disease’According to the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation, a baby is born with mitochondrial disease every 30 minutes. In a person with this disease, the mitochondria, which exist in nearly every cell of the human body, are failing. Mitochondria produce 90 percent of the energy the body needs to function. Therefore, the parts of the body that need the most energy, the organs, are most affected by this disease.

In Hudson’s case, five of his major organs are suffering, and he’s endured numerous surgeries, including two where doctors wrapped his stomach around his esophagus to reduce his acid reflux. Now episodes are down to just 300 occurrences a day.

“It’s a cruel disease,” said Cindy Schaper, who is an Area Manager with Woodmen of the World.

Finding a cureRight now, there is no cure for mitochondrial disease. Hudson’s family has taken it upon themselves to help find one.

Last year at the annual children’s fishing tournament at Camp Woodmen in the Texas Southeast area, Blake Kohring operated a lemonade stand in honor of her cousin. When she wasn’t getting the traffic she wanted, 9-year-old Blake carried 3-year-old Hudson around the lake and introduced him to everyone. She raised $200 for the UMDF.

Now Lodge 4645 in Brenham, TX, has made it its mission to help find a cure, too. Members helped sponsor a chili dinner, toy walk, dance, and live and silent auction at the event center in town, which raised $30,000 for the foundation.

“We will do whatever it takes to find a cure for Hudson,” Cindy Schaper said.

For more information on mitochondrial disease and how you can help find a cure, visit umdf.org.

Hudson Schaper Inspires Lodge 4645

Hudson Schaper

Lodge Leader


Southern cooking made for a tasty meal March 2 in Eunice, LA, but it was a heaping helping of generosity that really filled up the crowd. Residents of the

community, including more than 20 Woodmen of the World members, joined forces for the first-ever “Taster’s Choice for the Eunice Community Health Center (ECHC)” event.

Founded in 2003 and funded with donations and grants, the ECHC is a nonprofit organization that offers free and at-cost health care to uninsured and underinsured workers in the area. Although the center is still fairly new, its reputation is well-known.

“The center is great because so many people can’t afford regular coverage on their own, due to high deductibles or other factors,” said Jeremy Guillory, Field Representative with Lodge 243 in Eunice. “It’s a very nice place with a full pharmacy, and they help out the community a lot.”

Amateur and professional chefs prepared a variety of Cajun dishes for the Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser, held at the Louisiana State University-Eunice Acadian Center. The Savoy Family Cajun Band provided traditional Cajun music for entertainment, while a silent and a live auction raised additional funds. Guillory said around 400 tickets were sold for the fundraiser, which brought in more than $10,000 – more than event organizers had expected.

Serving up Kindness

Guillory said the lodge learned of the fundraiser from a member who volunteers with the ECHC. “He brought it to our attention, and the center’s director spoke to us in more detail,” he said. “The project has been great for them and Woodmen of the World.”

A local newspaper highlighted the fundraiser, including Woodmen of the World’s participation and awards won in several event-related contests. “Our lodge placed first in the non-seafood amateur division with a pasta jambalaya dish,” Guillory said. “Two of our members who run a restaurant

– Ruby’s Café – took third place in the seafood professional division and also won the People’s Choice Award for entrée with crawfish étouffée.”

In addition to working at the event, members of Lodge 243 gave several hundred dollars to the cause. Guillory said that getting involved with the project was a no-brainer and very fulfilling, since the ECHC has values similar to Woodmen of the World’s.

“The center gives back to the community, and that’s what sets Woodmen of the World apart from other (organizations),” he said. “The fundraiser was a worthy cause, and anything involving cooking and eating is always a big hit around here.” ::

Cajun cuisine for a cause

Representatives Ricky Sonnier, Jeremy

Guillory and Cecil Lebleau served

award-winning Cajun dishes.

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Carl John BierbaumAge: 75

Lodge 7, Hamburg, AR

Melisa Soderlund DavidsonAge 39

Lodge 95, Lenoir, NC

Neal Addison DentonAge: 90

Lodge 194, Longview, TX

Doris N. MorrisseyAge: 93

Lodge 120, New Haven, CT

William “Bill” NicholsonAge: 84

Lodge 560, Sylva, NC

Douglas P. WellsAge: 78

Lodge 1024, Tupperlake, NY

Kathleen BoyetteAge: 77

Lodge 3, Jacksonville, FL

Charlotte Osborne RiceAge: 84

Lodge 106, South Boston, VA

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complete recognition possible. To aid us in doing this, please include the

following minimum information and send it to [email protected]:

your loved one’s full name as you would like it printed, age, lodge number

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in memoriam

Daniel H. varnumRetired Woodmen of the World Director Daniel H. Varnum, 93, passed away

Feb. 4, 2011, in Carmichael, CA.

Varnum joined Woodmen of the World in 1939. He served as President of the

California Jurisdiction in 1963. While serving as a member of the Credentials

Committee, he was elected ex officio Director of the Board of Directors at the

1965 National Convention. Varnum was promoted to National Sentry in 1967 and

advanced to National Watchman in 1968. He became National Escort in 1971,

National Trustee in 1973 and Chairman of Trustees in 1985.

In 1987, Varnum retired from the Woodmen of the World National Board of

Directors after 22 years of service. A memorial service was held Feb. 11, 2011, at

East Lawn Sierra Hills Memorial Park in Sacramento, CA.

He is survived by his wife, Genevieve (Gen); son, Steve, and his wife, Linda;

daughter, Lisa (Melissa); daughter, Carol Smith; daughter, Sue Chavers; and many

grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


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TroutTournamentWaterWormWalleye

Gone Fishing Catch ‘em if you can! Find the following fishing-related words in the puzzle below. The words can be found by reading up, down, forward, backward, or diagonally. Answers to the puzzle are located on our website, woodmen.org, by clicking on the Woodmen Living link on the home page. Enjoy!

Word List

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Big Fish

Two men went fishing. One was an experienced fisherman, the other wasn’t. Every time the experienced fisherman caught a big fish, he put it in his ice chest to keep it fresh. Whenever the inexperienced fisherman caught a big fish, he threw it back.

The experienced fisherman watched this go on all day and finally got tired of seeing the other man waste good fish.

“Why do you keep throwing back all the big fish you catch?” he asked.

The inexperienced fisherman replied, “I only have a small frying pan.” ::

Fishing Terms Explained

Catch and Release A motion that happens most often right before the local Fish and Game officer stops a boat that has caught more than its limit.

Line Something you give your co-workers when they ask on Monday how your fishing went over the past weekend.

Lure An object that is only semi-enticing to fish, but will drive an angler into such a frenzy that he will charge his credit card to the limit before exiting the tackle shop.

Reel A weighted object that causes a rod to sink quickly when dropped overboard.

Rod An attractively painted length of fiberglass that keeps an angler from ever getting too close to a fish.

School A grouping in which fish are taught to avoid your $29.99 lures and hold out for Spam instead.

Tackle What your last catch did to you as you reeled him in, just before he wrestled free and jumped back overboard.

Tackle Box A box shaped alarmingly like your comprehensive “first aid kit.” The difference is that a tackle box contains many sharp objects, so when you reach in the wrong box blindly to get a Band-Aid, you soon need more than one. ::

Sunny Sillies


After a disaster strikes, and the world seems to be full of chaos, Woodmen of the World knows just what to do to help set things right. Thousands of our members volunteer each year, and thousands more generously give money to help families recover from the destructive forces of nature.

Whether it’s following the harrowing effects from floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, or wildfires, Woodmen of the World members are there, on the front lines, helping people in need. If you would like to help, contact your local lodge’s officers or your Representative.

We’re proud of our members who make a difference, so we’re featuring disaster relief stories in the next issue of Woodmen Living. If you have a story or photographs to share, email them to [email protected].

D0851WOW 6/11

We give the unthinkable a lot of thought.We give the unthinkable a lot of thought.

PERIODICALS

AnchorAnglerBaitBassBluegillBoatBobberCatch

CatfishCoolerCrappieDockFishFishing LicenseFliesFreshwater

HookIceLakeLife JacketLineLureMinnowState Park

PermitReelReleaseRodTechniqueTripTackle BoxTravel

TroutTournamentWaterWormWalleye

Gone Fishing Catch ‘em if you can! Find the following fishing-related words in the puzzle below. The words can be found by reading up, down, forward, backward, or diagonally. Answers to the puzzle are located on our website, woodmen.org, by clicking on the Woodmen Living link on the home page. Enjoy!

HAvE A GOOD JOKE? Make your fellow fraternalists laugh. Please send contributions to [email protected].

Woodmen Living Summmer 2011 Puzzle

S D D Q L B O B B E R M Q I T O U R N A M E N T K

P S O F I S H K V K W O R M R E D L K G R D M H B

W K C L T R A V E L Q Y Y X S W Q I Z I N C G G J

C T K L I F E J A C K E T N V K V B O A T R X T I

O S N W O B T O Q L L W E M T O T E C H N I Q U E

B W K C C I A E L L I C Q U C T W A L L E Y E A L

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