Four Generations of Woodmen of the World

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President’s Message
Galloping Through Life
I grew up
on a farm
in Eastern
Kentucky.
We raised
tobacco and
milk cows
and did
Danny E. Cummins
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.
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,
Our Mission: Woodmen of
the World exists to benefit
our members through every
stage of life.
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
Danny E. Cummins
President & CEO
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
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
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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.
in this issue
Summer 2011
Sections
4
Feedback
5
Community
Connection
6
Cover Story
9
with you
through LIFE®
10Fraternal Spirit
15Newsworthy
162011 Jurisdictional
Conventions
30 Member News
Members of Lodge 143 in Clarkesville,
GA, celebrated Flags Across America early
by placing flags and ribbons on a gazebo
located downtown.
Feature Stories
33Lodge Leader
37In Memoriam
38Fun Zone
6 Leading by Example
15 It’s Convention Time!
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.
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.
9 Protecting What Matters Most
36 Heaping Helpings of Help
The Woodmen Protector 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.
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.
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32Interest Rates
On the Cover
The 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.
Woodmen of the World Fraternal Magazine 3
feedback on the web
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
The Votes Are In
The expanded Fraternal
Spirit section is a hit!
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left out. Take your best
photos of lodge and
fraternal activities, and
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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!
Board of Directors
Thomas T. Gallion III, Chairman, Montgomery, AL
Danny E. Cummins,
President & CEO, Omaha, NE
Mark D. Theisen,
Executive Vice President, Fraternal, Omaha, NE
Pamela J. Hernandez,
Executive Vice President, Operations & Secretary,
Omaha, NE
Mark L. Schreier,
Executive Vice President, Finance & Treasurer,
Omaha, NE
Larry R. King,
Executive Vice President, Field, Omaha, NE
William C. Owen, Tallahassee, FL
Daniel W. Rice III, Kinston, NC
Lucia G. Taylor-McCoy, Elkview, WV
Stephen W. Mellor, Memphis, TN
Dr. James W. Bosler III, Louisville, KY
Dr. James W. Shaver, Landis, NC
Roger B. Moore, Lynchburg,VA
James W. Bridges Jr., Las Vegas, NV
Michael C. Shealy, Lexington, SC
Wesley A. Dodd, Cornelia, GA
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You can read about their families, their lodge activities and their
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Equal Access Policy
Woodmen 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.
Community Connection
Communities Thankful
for JOIN HANDS DAY
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
In another example of the collaborative spirit that characterizes JOIN HANDS DAY,
to help an organization near and dear
Members of Chazy, NY, Lodge 462 initiated a project on May 7, 2011, at Riverside
to their hearts. On the first Wednesday
Cemetery in Chazy. Lodge members teamed up with members from the Riverside
of the month, the lodge meets at Parma
Cemetery Association and Compassionate Friends to clean up the cemetery. Together,
Lutheran Church. The church operates
they raked the lawn, picked up debris and moved topsoil. Afterward, they shared a
a food pantry called The Hunger
barbecue lunch provided by Lodge 462.
Center, and every year the lodge makes
a monetary contribution to it. Lodge
A lodge member’s husband bought his wife a plot, and
members heard about the church starting a new venture – a
Mullins said she intends to grow potatoes there. The lodge
community garden – and thought it would make the ideal
also donated $100 to be used to buy plants for the Hunger
JOIN HANDS DAY project.
Center plots.
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.
“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. ::
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Cover Story
Four Generations
of Woodmen
of the World
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 Footsteps
Throughout college, Daryle had considered going to law
school, but a career with Woodmen of the World was in
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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 Arrives
Carolyn 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
Alison Hardaway and her horse, Catona, clear a fence
at an eventing competition in Texas last year.
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Cover Story
Batten Photography
The Hardaway family, clockwise from top: Daryle, Austin, Daryle’s
mother Carolyn Montandon, Amy and Alison.
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.
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“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, wholeheartedly 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.” ::
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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.
Ron and Holly Dykes recently purchased
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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 Future
The 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 Decisions
Dykes 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. ::
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Lodges 332 and 330 Union and Philadelphia, MS
Lodge 4659 Bullard, TX
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.
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 889 Franklin, NC
Lodge 6 Cumberland, MD
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
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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 1218 Henryetta, OK
Lodge 4631 Bryan, TX
Representative Mike Doak, left, presents an American flag to
Sharon Burney at the Henryetta Early Childhood Center.
From left, Representatives Samantha Miller, Marie Taylor
and Matt Anderson prepare to present 100% Family
Plaques at Lodge 4631’s meeting.
Lodge 6 Wilmington, NC
Lodge 100 Carrollton, GA
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.
Lodge members gathered for a special meeting.
Lodge 38 Bardwell, KY
Lodge 1282 Myrtle Beach, SC
Lodge 38 Vice President Carolyn Hickerson, left, presents
a check to members Ronald and Anita Roach, whose home
was destroyed by a fire.
Representative Shirley Williams, left, presents the Fraternal
Spirit Award to Lodge 16 Past President Carolyn Applegate.
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Fraternal Spirit
Lodge 421 Albany, NY
Lodge 421 members present and dedicate three f lagpoles and f lags to the Memory Gardens Cemetery for their
Garden of Heroes.
Lodge 54 Starkville, MS
Lodge 54 members enjoy food and fellowship (and
homemade ice cream) at a New Member Outreach event.
Lodge 6 Norwalk, CA
Lodge 6 officers pose for a photo at a recent meeting.
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Lodge 8 Butler, PA
Lodge 8 members present the Fraternal Spirit Award to Past
President Gerald Sepich.
Lodge 890 Tollesboro, KY
Representative Shirley Williams, left, presents the Fraternal
Spirit Award to Lodge 16 Past President Carolyn Applegate.
Lodge 706 Millard, NE
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 18 Columbia, TN
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
Representatives Brittany Bennett, second from left, and
Kristin Byrd, second from right, present a flag to Scott
Elementary School students and principal.
Lodge 1 St. Albans, VT
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
Geraldine Clifton received the Fraternal Spirit Award at the
lodge’s annual awards night.
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Lodge 233 Arkadelphia, AR
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.
Lodge 969 North Wilkesboro, NC
Representative Jack Nixon, left, presents a 50-year
membership pin to Dr. John L. Bond.
Lodge 1344 Pendergrass, GA
Members of Lodge 1344 present an American flag to the
Jackson County Senior Center.
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Lodge 18 Des Moines, IA
Members of Lodge 18 present an American flag to the
Corning, IA, American Legion for their Memorial
Day activities.
Lodge 15 Georgiana, AL
Representative Charles Windham presents an American flag
to Jennifer Burt, Assistant Principal of Georgiana School.
Lodge 709 Columbia, MS
Lodge 709 members present American flags to East Marion
School for use in its gym and library.
Newsworthy
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
Bill Arden
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. ::
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
Spencer Owen
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. ::
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
Charles Driffill Jr.
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. ::
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2011 Jurisdictional conventions
2011
Convention
Reports
Woodmen 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.
Alabama
5 2 nd B iennial C on v ention
★ 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 May
Secretary Kathryn Skipper
Treasurer Bettye Dollar
Vice President, Community Outreach Maxine Merritt
Vice President, Youth Outreach Paula Radmard
Vice President, Membership Lynn Shaw
Vice President, Publicity Melissa Smith
Trustees 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
★C
onvention 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Arizona
B iennial C on v ention
Arkanas
5 5 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Chris Solomon
★P
residing President: Nancy Garner
★ Host State Manager: Area Manager Raith Barber
★H
ost State Manager: Tom Mathews
★ Directors in attendance:
James Bridges Jr. and R.B. Moore
★ Directors in attendance:
Danny Cummins and Pamela Hernandez
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Chris Solomon
President LuAnn Sloan
Vice President Shane Herzog
Secretary Heather Evans
Treasurer John Bychowski
Escort Byron Evans
Sergeant at Arms Marco Orozco
Greeter William Solomon
Trustees Jarold Welker, Chairman; Elvira Soldari; Pedro
Sepulveda; Julian Soldari
Fraternal Committee members Eva Marye, Chairman; Rose
Veldez; Marilyn O’Mara; Maria Castellanos
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President – Nancy Garner
President – William Mitchell
Vice President – Karen Greenhaw
Secretary – Martha Lowman
Treasurer – Joyce McCullah
Escort – Laura England
Sergeant at Arms – Michael Buchanan
Greeter – Briget Maner
Musician – Gregory Nelson
Trustees – 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: Donated a flagpole to the city
of Yuma.
Pictured above: Jurisdictional Convention Past Presidents
gathered at the convention in Yuma.
★C
onvention 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
California
3 7 th B iennial C on v ention
Florida
4 9 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Mary Anderson
★P
residing President: Michael Alsup
★ Host State Manager: Bill Arden
★H
ost State Manager: Harvey Alsup
★ Directors in attendance:
Pamela Hernandez and Daniel Rice III
★D
irectors in attendance:
Mark Theisen, William Owen and Daniel Rice III
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Mary Anderson
President William Eakle
Vice President Kenneth Keim
Secretary Michael Duke
Treasurer Sheila Eakle
Escort Barbara Ferreira
Sergeant at Arms William Faubel
Greeter Jeanette Gelineau
Musician Robert Peña
Trustees Molly Coutts, Chairman; Laurel Foster; Aldolfo Zavala;
Rose Mary Martinez-Flores; Joseph Nemeth
Fraternal Committee members Carol Yeater, Chairman; Gloria
Woods; Thomas Trisler; Cora Hughes; John Gomez
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Michael Alsup
President Elizabeth Starling
Vice President Melissa Vinson
Secretary Onis Holley
Treasurer Thomas Moilanen
Escort Rhonda Byrd-Lee
Sergeant at Arms Charles Stickler
Greeter Coy Peel
Musician Lou McCraney
Trustees Paul Glaser, Chairman; Maxine Scott; Billie Barnes;
Justin Wilson; Robert Pearce
Fraternal Committee members Carl Vinson, Chairman; John
Seiler; Larry Holt; Bryan Alsup; Shannon Turnage
★ Convention City Project: Made a donation to the Reno
Sheriff Department’s Mobile Alert Response Team to better
the community.
★ 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: Newly elected Jurisdictional Officers attended
the convention in Reno.
Pictured above: Jurisdictional Officers and committee members
gathered at the convention in St. Augustine.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Georgia
5 6 th B iennial C on v ention
Illinois
B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Wesley Dodd Jr.
★P
residing President: Larry Myers
★ Host State Manager: Pat Frappampina
★H
ost State Manager: Greg Robertson
★ Directors in attendance:
Larry King, James Bridges Jr. and Wesley Dodd Jr.
★D
irectors in attendance:
Mark Theisen and R.B. Moore
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Wesley Dodd Jr.
President Larry Maioriello
Vice President Angela Meadows
Secretary Rose Hartley
Treasurer Charles Frazier
Trustees 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
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Larry Myers
President Edward Fanselow
Vice President Vicky Weber
Secretary Audrey Fanselow
Treasurer Christine Noble
Escort Juan Moreno
Sergeant at Arms Patricia Petty
Greeter Charles Mabry
Musician Denise Coomer
Trustees 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: Purchased a flat screen TV for
the Ronald McDonald House.
Pictured above: Members enjoyed a drill team performance at
the Jurisdictional Convention in Atlanta.
★ Convention City Project: Donated a park bench to the
Effingham Courthouse.
Pictured above: Members from St. Charles, MO, Lodge 912
attended the Saturday banquet.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Indiana/Michigan
1 5 th B iennial C on v ention
Iowa (including IA, MN & WI)
5 2 nd B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Gary Lippard Sr.
★ Presiding President: Rachael Eldridge
★ Host State Manager: Greg Robertson
★ Host State Manager: Spencer Owen
★ Directors in attendance:
R.B. Moore and Michael Shealy
★ Directors in attendance:
Mark Schreier and Michael Shealy
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Gary Lippard Sr.
President Don Counts
Vice President Delmond Smith
Secretary Jim Popkey
Treasurer David Baxter
Escort Debbie Dillenbeck
Sergeant at Arms Louetta Lawrence
Greeter Pat Johnson
Trustees Verna Hayes, Chairman; Tammy Golubski;
Connie Racich
Fraternal Committee members Amy Weiss, Chairman; Nancy
Galambos; Leslie Yats; Natalie Pace
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
President Rachael Eldridge
Vice President Denise Yates
Secretary Connie Wilson
Treasurer Mary Jane Foutch
Escort Clint Oliphant
Sergeant at Arms Josh Axness
Greeter Jerry Wilson
Musician Julie Kalambokidis
Trustees Jeanyce Hansen, Chairman; Tracy Jordan; Wade Joy;
David Pierzina; Richard Clement
Fraternal Committee members Irene Wilson, Chairman; Teresa
Hoffman; Heather Gouker; Sandra Knutson; Pamela Kenkel
★ Convention City Project: Donated a refrigerator and
freezer to the Solid Ground Shelter in Roseville, MI.
★ Convention City Project: Presented a bronze eagle
statue titled “Colors of Honor” to the AMVETS Post #49 in
Cedar Falls.
Pictured above: Presiding President Gary Lippard Sr. (right)
attended the convention in Utica with his son, Robert, and
wife, Brenda.
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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.
2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Kentucky
5 2 nd B iennial C on v ention
Louisiana
5 1 st B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Vickie Jones
★P
residing President: Carol Collins
★ Host State Manager: R.T. Jefferson
★H
ost State Manager: Desi Doise
★ Directors in attendance:
Danny Cummins, Larry King and Dr. James Bosler III
★D
irectors in attendance:
Mark Theisen and Daniel Rice III
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Vickie Jones
President William Gann
Vice President Donald Doyle
Secretary Wilma Smith
Treasurer Patricia Latimer
Escort Charles Slaton Sr.
Sergeant at Arms Marjorie Mills
Greeter James Swafford
Musician Haley Clark
Trustees 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
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Carol Collins
President George Oubre
Vice President Wanda Simon
Secretary Evelyn Stringer
Treasurer John Nocito
Trustees Lorraine Landry, Chairman; Lee Perry Roy; Rufus Fruge
Jr.; Patsy Babin; and Vera Bordelon
Fraternal Committee members Janice Broussard, Chairman;
John Leonard; Vera Cortez; Daniel Gaudet; and Minos Landry
★ 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.
★C
onvention 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Maryland (including DE, D.C., MD, & NJ)
2 3 rd B iennial C on v ention
Mississippi
5 2 nd B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Emory Davis Jr.
★ Presiding President: Janice Strohm
★ Host State Manager: Anthony Jurik
★ Host State Manager: Kevin Gossum
★ Directors in attendance:
James Bridges Jr. and Wesley Dodd Jr.
★ Directors in attendance:
Mark Schreier and Stephen Mellor
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Emory Davis Jr.
President Gary Fisher
Vice President Janis Pope
Secretary Sheryl MacLane
Treasurer Bonnie Lawson
Escort Carol Kirchner
Sergeant at Arms Dorothy Lowdermilk
Greeter Doris Gee
Musician Carolyn Humberson
Trustees George Zimmerman, Chairman; Charles Helwig Jr.;
Catherine Moore; Brenda Slye; Janet Freeland
Fraternal Committee members John Gee, Chairman; Mary
Frantz; Diane Simmons
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Janice Strohm
President Joe Coggins
Vice President Peggy Allen
Secretary Edna Boyte
Treasurer Jannie Brown
Escort Jerry Tapp
Sergeant at Arms Travis Ferguson Sr.
Greeter Pervie Weeks
Musician Minnie Jones
Trustees William Allen, Chairman; Alvia Blakney; Raymond
Burcham; Lawrence Dowdy; James Kirkland
Fraternal Committee members Larry Strohm Sr., Chairman;
Martha Donaldson; Larry Harrigill; Floyd Pumphrey
★ Convention City Project: Donated a washer and
dryer, blankets and sheets to the Union Rescue Mission in
Cumberland, MD.
★C
onvention City Project: Donated 47 smoke detectors
to the Gulfport Fire Department.
Pictured above: New Jurisdictional Convention Officers are
installed during the convention in Cumberland, MD.
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Pictured above: Jurisdictional President Janice Strohm
presented smoke detectors to the city of Gulfport.
2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Missouri/Kansas
B iennial C on v ention
Nebraska (including CO, ND, NE, & SD)
5 6 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Richard Danner
★P
residing President: James Stolze
★ Host State Manager: Tom Mathews
★H
ost State Manager: Spencer Owen
★ Directors in attendance:
Mark Theisen and Dr. James Shaver
★D
irectors in attendance:
Pamela Hernandez and Mark Theisen
★ Convention City Project: Presented a park bench to
Cave Spring Park in Kansas City, MO.
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President James Stolze
President Mark Theisen
Vice President Dean Spilker
Secretary Mark Fitzgibbons
Treasurer Linda Filipowicz
Vice President, Community Outreach Molly Jones
Vice President, Youth Outreach Peggy Dunston
Vice President, Membership Charlie Richardson
Vice President, Publicity Dorothy Margrave
Trustees Sara Livergood, Chairman; Randy Rotschafer; Blake
Warneke; Laura Sparks
Fraternal Committee members Shawn Bengtson, Chairman;
Michael Bednarz; Damian Howard
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.
★C
onvention 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
New Mexico (and Texas counties of El Paso & Hudspeth)
4 8 th B iennial C on v ention
North Carolina
4 9 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Jose Sanchez
★P
residing President: Charles Smith
★ Host State Manager: Buddy Pace
★H
ost State Manager: Joe Walters
★ Directors in attendance:
Pamela Hernandez and Lucia Taylor-McCoy
★D
irectors in attendance:
Danny Cummins, Daniel Rice III and Dr. James Shaver
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Jose Sanchez
President Ray Magness
Vice President Geneva Benavidez
Secretary Joyce Brantley
Treasurer Arline Quintana
Escort Thelma Murphy
Sergeant at Arms Perla Martinez
Greeter Cheryl Urrutia
Musician Lydia Lopez
Trustees Corrine Finch, Chairman; Cecilia Medina; Clark Peters;
Karla Chavez; Celina Ortiz
Fraternal Committee members Roxanne Seabern, Chairman;
Toni Chavez; Gary Black; Abel Chavarria; Tom Lockyer
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Charles Smith
President William Hodge
Vice President David Evans
Secretary Mary Anderson
Treasurer Thomas Hodges
Vice President, Community Outreach Lowell Keel
Vice President, Youth Outreach Deborah Johnson
Vice President, Membership Alice Ammons
Vice President, Publicity Patricia Callihan
Escort James Ivey
Sergeant at Arms Joyce Snider
Greeter Susan Davis
Musician William Fullingim
Trustees Gertude Bowers, Chairman; John Chance; Karen
Carter; Linda Bryan; Phyllis York
Fraternal Committee members Sarah Kaukola, Chairman; Anita
Sigmon; Thomas King; Kathy Martindale; Elizabeth Jacobs
★ 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.
★ 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NH, NY, RI, & VT)
B iennial C on v ention
Northwest Territory (AK, ID, MT, OR, UT, WA, & WY)
2 3 rd B iennial C on v ention
★P
residing President: Charles Cloud
★D
irectors in attendance:
Mark Schreier and Stephen Mellor
★ 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 Sullivan
Vice President Linda Gonyo-Horne
Secretary Elaine Roman
Treasurer Carol Norton
Escort Lucille Stemkowski
Sergeant at Arms Norman Fayette
Greeter Alexandria Sobrane
Musician Daniel Urick
Trustees Marie Trombley, Chairman; Todd Castine; Donald
Clear; Jacqueline Fayette; Margaret Urick
Fraternal Committee members Jeanne Bushey, Chairman; Amy
House; Karen Pepper
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Charles Cloud
President Diane Warner
Vice President Gilbert Daniels
Secretary Lew Foster
Treasurer Michelle Lee
Escort Jack Hall
Sergeant at Arms William Herndon
Greeter Robert Stocking
Musician Joyce Starr
Trustees Jason Warner, Chairman; Melodie Foster; Miles Ausen;
Clinton Beeler; Rachanna Poch
Fraternal Committee members Marcia Stocking, Chairman;
Nancy Bounyavong; Andrea Yang; Heather Schulz; Larena
Cruz-Glass
★C
onvention City Project: Gave a computer projector
and screen to the Clatsop County Women’s Resource Center in
Astoria, OR, for community presentations.
★ 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Ohio
5 1 st B iennial C on v ention
Oklahoma
5 1 st B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Dwight Jones
★P
residing President: Wilma Wright
★ Host State Manager: Kevin Crouse
★H
ost State Manager: Randy Starks
★ Directors in attendance:
Dr. James Bosler III and Lucia Taylor-McCoy
★D
irectors in attendance:
Mark Theisen and Dr. James Bosler III
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
President Dwight Jones
Vice President Rich Hays
Secretary Valerie Adkins
Treasurer Kathy Jones
Escort Rebecca Tidwell
Sergeant at Arms Marjory Joseph
Greeter Mary Lou Mullins
Musician Patricia Zyski
Trustees John Mullins, Chairman; Carol McMillen; Brenda
Serrano; Dolores Kolb; Carmen Laboy
Fraternal Committee members Julie Mullins, Chairman;
Jennifer Knapp; Denise Mullins
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Wilma Wright
President John Moy
Vice President Mike McElyea
Secretary Kathy Moy
Treasurer Pat Metheny
Vice President, Publicity Robert Pool
Escort Jack Donnell Jr.
Sergeant at Arms Billy Thurman
Greeter Louie Pool
Trustees 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: 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.
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★C
onvention 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.
2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Pennsylvania
5 5 th B iennial C on v ention
South Carolina
5 5 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Russell Miller
★P
residing President: Julie Brannock
★ Host State Manager: Anthony Jurik
★H
ost State Manager: Don Molineu
★ Directors in attendance:
Mark Schreier and Wesley Dodd Jr.
★D
irectors in attendance:
Larry King, Mark Theisen and Michael Shealy
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Elvin Lebo
President Russell Miller
Vice President Janice Halterman
Secretary Donna Frazier
Treasurer Melodie Paul
Escort Christine Frazier
Sergeant at Arms Wesley Cromley
Greeter Kathryn Sheetz
Musician Elaine Schreffler
Trustees Amy Warner, Chairman; Faye Deibler; Carol Engle;
Marilyn Minoff; James Ford
Fraternal Committee members Shirley Gregory, Chairman;
Susan Irwin; Karen Harring; Richard Long; Jessica Truesdale
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Julie Brannock
President Luther Rabon
Vice President Carroll Eargle
Secretary Libby Bedenbaugh
Treasurer Cathy Meetze
Escort W. Wendell Merritt
Sergeant at Arms John Griggs III
Greeter Ronald Whitt
Musician Ann Hudson
Trustees Ashley Sistare, Chairman; Alton Bishop III; Adrian
Falgione; Johnnie Bolt; Clarence Bailey
Fraternal Committee members Julie Brannock, Chairman;
Samantha Johnson; Sharri Hammond; Horace Delk Sr.;
Clifton Rogers
★ 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.
★ 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.
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2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Tennessee
5 6 th B iennial C on v ention
Texas (except for the counties of El Paso & Hudspeth)
5 5 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: Jeffrey Young
★P
residing President: Willie Greer
★ Host State Manager: Roger Anderson
★H
ost State Manager: Charles Driffill with Spencer Owen
★ Directors in attendance:
Larry King, Thomas Gallion III and Stephen Mellor
★D
irectors in attendance:
Danny Cummins, Dr. James Shaver and Lucia Taylor-McCoy
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Jeffrey Young
President Taylor Young
Vice President Willard Finch
Secretary Bobby Tucker
Treasurer Linda Mullen
Escort Kenneth Irwin
Sergeant at Arms Cathie Ayers
Greeter Forest O’Dell
Musician Kelley Swearingen
Vice President, Youth Outreach Stevie Byrd
Trustees Shirley Orr, Chairman; Tommy Prather; Terry Carter;
Geraldine Tallman
Fraternal Committee members Darrell Dowdell, Chairman;
Margie McAlister; Stephen Young; Mary Ellen Rowley
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Willie Greer
President Richard Shaver
Vice President R. Teresa Wood
Secretary Patrick Shannonr
Treasurer Beatrice Neisser
Trustees Loyal Stubbs, Chairman; Terry Timms; Naioma
Shannon; James Reynolds Sr.; Candelario Leal
Fraternal Committee members Patricia Riou, Chairman; Annie
Blade; Rosalie Zugg; Daniel Sibert II; Cyndy Keys
★ 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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★ 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.
2011 Jurisdictional Conventions
Virginia
5 4 th B iennial C on v ention
West Virginia
4 7 th B iennial C on v ention
★ Presiding President: J. Edmond Harrow Jr.
★P
residing President: Robert Plum
★ Host State Manager: Terry Wayne Carroll
★H
ost State Manager: Kevin Crouse
★ Directors in attendance:
Mark Theisen and R.B. Moore
★D
irectors in attendance:
Larry King and Lucia Taylor-McCoy
★ 2011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President J. Edmond Harrow Jr.
President Timothy Ross
Vice President Brice Van Ausdal
Secretary Rebecca Baffuto
Treasurer Cathryn Mobley
Escort Sheila Brown
Sergeant at Arms Jeanne Shelburne
Greeter Ashley Simpson
Musician Nancy Hazzard
Trustees Stacie Champion, Chairman; Jacqueline Paris-Pugh;
Thomas Baffuto Jr., Naomi Simpson; Arlene Gunter
Fraternal Committee members Geraldine Wallace, Chairman;
James Shelburne; Ginger Shotwell; Thomas Ross; Mary Butler
★2
011-2013 Officers:
Jr. Past President Robert Plum
President Tamara White
Vice President Sandra Salyers
Secretary Margaret Conner
Treasurer Lois Louk
Escort James Norman
Sergeant at Arms Ruth Plum
Greeter James Workman
Musician Kariann Paugh
Trustees Mary Thomas, Chairman; Donna Mick; Deborah
Watkins; Herman Vogel Jr.; Bobby Brown
Fraternal Committee members Jon Mick, Chairman; Roxann
Workman; Anthony Lunsford; James Malick; Douglas Smith
★ Convention City Project: Presented a framed display of
historical flags to the Henricus Historical Park Visitor Center.
★ Convention City Project: Presented a check to the
Scott’s Run Settlement House in Osage.
Pictured above: Woodmen of the World members and Virginia
dignitaries pose with a display that highlights flags donated to
Henricus Historical Park.
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.
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member news
Park Patriotism Flies High
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.
of the park and provided the
historical flags 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.
To commemorate the “400th
anniversary of the Citie of
Henricus” this year, lodge
members presented 14
flagpoles, nine historical
flags, and a commemorative
bronze and granite marker to
Chesterfield, VA
Henricus Historical Park. They
also donated U.S. and Virginia Members help display the Henricus 400th
state flags and commissioned a commemoration flag at the dedication ceremony.
special commemorative flag for
the occasion.
– and then met with the committee
planning the 400th anniversary
Jim Byrd, lodge Vice President and
commemoration events.”
Project Chairperson, said he was
honored to spearhead the project with
Established in September 1611 under
Representative Karen Harrow and
the leadership of Sir Thomas Dale,
began working on the details a year
Henricus is historically significant
ago. Lodge 159 will celebrate its own
as the second successful English
centennial on Aug. 22, so the Henricus
settlement in North America. Events
project is a commemorative nod to
at Henricus have contributed
Woodmen of the World, as well.
to permanent North American
colonization and the establishment of
“I had visited the park before and
the United States of America.
noticed they only had a grouping of
short flagpoles,” Byrd said. “I met
Park representatives appreciate
with our lodge about doing a whole
the efforts to beautify the area and
new display – including 12 20-foot
promote its history. “Woodmen of the
flagpoles and two 25-foot flagpoles
World recognized the unique qualities
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.
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A framed display of the
historical flags 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 flags flying 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.” ::
A Youthquake in Tennessee
Two opportunities for training and brainstorming result in youth members being ready to serve.
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.” ::
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lodge leader
Fraternally Speaking
Connecting, Collaborating and Contributing
Jurisdictional
Convention time
is always one
of my favorite
“seasons.”
We’re fortunate
to have these
meetings as
Mark D. Theisen
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.
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.
I want to extend a special thanks to
the Jurisdictional Officers who helped
Fraternally,
plan, organize and execute each of the
Conventions. All of the work that went
into these meetings was evident, and I have Mark D. Theisen
heard that all of our conventions were very Executive Vice President, Fraternal
successful. I also want to recognize those
lodges that went the extra mile by putting
Storybook
Lodges
LodgeCity
116 Carrollton
436
Fort Payne
3 Phoenix
341
Magnolia
3 Jacksonville
825
Apopka
202
Americus
565
Cleveland
897
Greenville
912
St. Charles
1 Omaha
16 Omaha
3
Las Vegas
467
Hempstead
95 Lenoir
449
Merritt
508
Mt. Olive
862
Murfreesboro
8 Butler
2 Ballentine
1115
Gallatin
5 Corsicana
45 Brownwood
410 Lebanon
254
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TX
TX
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Fraternal Coordinator Profile
Creating
Awareness
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.
Laura Helm
“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.” ::
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2011 National Fraternal Committee Meeting
Collaboration
in Action
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.” ::
Lodge Leader
Lodge Rallies for Cure
Hudson Schaper Inspires Lodge 4645
Hudson Schaper
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 cure
Right 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.
Lodge
Centennials
Lodge 159
Richmond, VA
Chartered Aug. 22, 1911
Lodge 166
Victoria, VA
Chartered Aug. 22, 1911
Lodge 502
Conway, SC
Chartered Sept. 7, 1911
Lodge 396
Mortons Gap, KY
Chartered Sept. 13, 1911
Lodge 6028
White Oak, TX
Chartered Sept. 16, 1911
Lodge 488
Hallls, TN
Chartered Sept. 28, 1911
Lodge 527
For more information on
mitochondrial disease and how you
can help find a cure, visit umdf.org.
Villa Rica, GA
Chartered Oct. 26, 1911
Woodmen of the World Fraternal Magazine 35
Representatives Ricky Sonnier, Jeremy
Guillory and Cecil Lebleau served
award-winning Cajun dishes.
Serving up
Kindness
Cajun cuisine for a cause
S
outhern 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.
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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.” ::
in memoriam
Carl John Bierbaum
Age: 75
Lodge 7, Hamburg, AR
Melisa Soderlund Davidson
Age 39
Lodge 95, Lenoir, NC
Neal Addison Denton
Age: 90
Lodge 194, Longview, TX
Doris N. Morrissey
Age: 93
Lodge 120, New Haven, CT
William “Bill” Nicholson
Age: 84
Lodge 560, Sylva, NC
Douglas P. Wells
Age: 78
Lodge 1024, Tupperlake, NY
Kathleen Boyette
Age: 77
Lodge 3, Jacksonville, FL
Daniel H. Varnum
Retired 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.
In Memoriam Submission Guidelines: The editors of Woodmen
Living want to give your departed loved ones the most respectful and
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
Charlotte Osborne Rice
Age: 84
Lodge 106, South Boston, VA
and hometown. Also let us know if he or she served as a Jurisdictional
Officer, was a National Committee member, a State Manager or a National
Representative. In addition, when including photos, please submit photos
of the highest possible quality to assure adequate printing. Thank you.
Woodmen of the World Fraternal Magazine 37
fun zone
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Please send contributions to [email protected].
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!
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Sunny Sillies
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. ::
Woodmen of the World Fraternal Magazine 39
PERIODICALS
We give the unthinkable a lot of thought.
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
fun zone
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Please send contributions to [email protected].
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,
Woodmen
Living
Summmer
2011
Puzzle
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!
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