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From the desk of Scott Koebel

Message from the State 2Fraternal Challenge 3Hodge Podge 4Chapter Events 5Fraternal Happenings 6

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E

Five-year-old Grayson Tolley was

diagnosed with Pediatric Autoimmune

Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with

Streptococcus (PANDAS) in October 2013. In

a child with PANDAS, their antibodies do not

react normally to a strep infection. Instead of

attacking the infection, the antibodies attack

the basal ganglia in the brain, causing severe

behavioral issues. His family needs help

covering Grayson's medical treatment, which

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V O L U M E V I I S S U E I V

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With you through LIFE

state of Virginia. It is going to

take all of us in 2014 working

together to achieve

membership growth in

Virginia.

Landon turned 1 lastmonth! Where has the timegone? We have discovered heloves birthday cake andBATHS!

Enjoy Your Connection!

Scott

WOULD YOUR CHAPTER BE MISSED?

Kelly, Landon and I

want to wish you and your

family a very Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year! What an

amazing time of year. After

giving thanks for all that we

have been provided, we now

have the opportunity to celebrate

the birth of Christ.

I want to take this time

to tell you and our Woodmen

members in the state of

Virginia how very proud I am

of all the great fraternal work

that you have done over the

course of 2013. It has been an

amazing year and I cant wait

to see what we accomplish in

2014. Also we want to take

this time to thank all of our

field force for the great work

they have done in advancing

Woodmen Membership in the

For those who are receivingThe Community Connection

via email..

Please ensure this informationis covered in your chapter

meeting and a copy is postedin your chapter for all your

members!!!

is not covered by insurance and must be paid for

in full before the treatment begins. Graysons

family is trying to raise a total of $15,000. Please

visit Red Basket at www.redbasket.org for the

Graysons full story. $815 has been raised as of

12/5/13 and has 75 days remaining on the project.

Lets help him reach his goal.

If you have a project for Red Basket let us know

and we will help you get it up and running.

www.facebook.com/Graysonspandas


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Virginia Member's:

It seems like yesterday I was wishing you all a Happy New Year and now the yearhas quickly passed us by. Time will not permit me to list all of the accomplishmentsyour lodges have made throughout 2013. What a wonderful year Virginia had

through our fraternal outreach and partnerships. There are many people who are

better today for having met people with a tremendous heart; Woodmen people. Iwant to thank you for all you did. We have heard all of our lives, "it is better to give

than to receive". Well, you all must be feeling pretty good by now because you

were the givers.

I would be remiss if I didn't encourage you to "keep on keeping on". When we think

of being a part of an organization whereby the entire mission and vision is aboutbeing helpers, and good, and kind, there is only one thing to do. Continue to get outthere and be the light of goodness, kindness and provide help that so many need

today. There are people that never thought just a few years ago, they would be at

rescue missions, food banks, jobless and in despair. We can help ease their pain asWoodmen. There are children who need recognition and encouragement and

opportunities to reach their God given potential. We can help provide that as

Woodmen. Your communities need Woodmen people to help be the glue to hold ittogether these days. I trust that you will continue to believe in Woodmen of theWorld and connect to your communities and be the helpers it desperately needs.

One last request for 2014. I would like to ask you to help us to double our fieldforce. We have enough current members as we speak that requires more

representatives to provide the necessary service to you. I invite you and yourlodges to help us achieve our goal in 2014 to double our Virginia Field Force. You

will be hearing more about this in the coming weeks. You deserve it and we want toprovide a first class fraternal field force to your lodges. We need your help! 2014

will be about increases in membership and field force like no year we have ever

seen. I ask you for your help to find great candidates to join our team!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Terry

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The only way to put points on the board for your5 star fraternal challenge is to ensure that allyour events, flag presentations, communityoutreach events, etc. are entered into your lodges

page at www.myfraternalweb.org. As of 12/6/3, we still have 102 events to be reported.

I know you have heard Sheri and me tell you that this report is vital for your lodge tocomplete. This reporting is one way to help ensure our nonprofit status with the federal

government. At our Virginia Fraternal Alliance Conference in 2012, American FraternalAlliance President and CEO Joe Annotti stated, ...we at the AFA are creating a reportingsystem that is modeled after Woodmen This means we are on the cutting edge for this.All we have to do is use it and keep it up to date. If you have any further questions pleasejust give Sheri or me a call.

HAPPY REPORTING!!! DEADLINE for 2013 reporting is December 31, 2013! Please help mereach my goal of 0 events to reportby the above deadline!

Post vent Reporting

From The Desk of Terry Wayne Carroll

As we express

our gratitude,

we must never

forget that the

highest

appreciation is

not to utter

words, but to

live by them. ~

John F. Kennedy


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We just received some very important information on the 5 star Fraternal Challenge

Program. Please read carefully. As always feel free to Sheri our me if you have any

additional questions about these changes.

The following will be retroactive for 2013 and continuing in 2014:

1. The new member requirement will be completely removed from the challenge

criteria for purposes of Star Level determination. Woodmen of the World chapters

already receive payment in Matching Funds dollars for new members every yearbased on the issues for the Past 12 Months Report.

2. Chapters will still be required to meet the point minimums for every category to

reach desired Star Level (Core Requirements, Patriotic, Community Service,

Awards).

3. Points will now be awarded for post-event reporting in the following manner:

Within 30 days of chapter event 100% of points available for that particular

event will be awarded;

Between 31 and 90 days of chapter event75% of points available for that

particular event will be awarded;

91 or more days after chapter event 50% of points available for that

particular event will be awarded, if reported by Jan. 15 of the year following

the event.

If the Community Outreach Manager submits post-event reports on the event

any time after the event, the chapter will receive 50% of the available points

for that particular event.

Example:

Chapter 1234 hosts a 5K for a holiday fundraiser on Dec. 7, which is worth 20

total points.

Report on this event within the first 30 days of event = 20 points

Report on this event between 31 and 90 days of event = 15 points

Report on this event 91 or more days after the day of event = 10 points

Community Outreach Manager reports on this event ANYTIME = 10 points

4. Chapters will be awarded 5 points if the calendar/officer roster is submitted after

the Nov. 15 deadline, but before Dec. 31.

5. Chapters will be awarded 5 points if the annual financial report is submitted after

the deadline of March 31, but before dues are held on May 1.

The ultimate goal is to inspire our volunteer members to continue to dedicate their free

time and energy into supporting their communities through Woodmen of the World-

sponsored events. We appreciate everything you do to go above and beyond to support

our volunteer members.

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5StarFraternalCh

allenge

UPDATE


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Look for a big announcement and contest regarding summer camp

and senior camp Look for camp registration to open soon!!

Keep up with both our Facebook pages:

www.facebook.com/virginiacampwoodmen AND

www.facebook.com/virginiawoodmenoftheworld

The State Office and all of your field force want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year.

It would be great for all Chapters to have a chapter Facebook page and a Chapter website.

Please don't forget the reason for the season!the Community Connection

of Information

P A G E 4

Fraternal 3 Month Outlook

Its that time of year again when we grab a warm cup

of hot chocolate, put a few more logs on the fire and complete your chapters annual financial report.

The home office will be mailing the 2013 Annual Financial reports to Your Chapter Secretaries in midDecember. They will be due to the State Office (Attn: Scott M. Koebel, 3800 Electric Road; Suite305, Roanoke, VA 24018) NO LATER than February 1, 2014. I wanted to take this time to give yousome helpful tips in completing your annual financial report. Call Sheri or me if you have any questionsor need help! TIPS

1. Make a copy of the report when you receive it to do all your figuring on. Then fill in the original forfinal approval.

2. Please fill out in black pen, and double check your math.

3. Include copies of your bank statements (this is to include CD statements).

4. Please have your auditor/s sign the report and date it when they have reconciled the books.

5. Make a copy for your Chapters records.

6. If your Miscellaneous/Other Fraternal Expenses has more than $400, you must include an itemizedreport for that category. It must be signed and dated by your President and Treasurer.

7. If your Chapter has more than $50,000 in income, your chapter must file its own taxes.

** ATTACHED TO THE EMAIL IS A LIST OF GUIDELINES FROM THE HOME OFFICE.

$$Financial Reports$$

December

15-18 Annual Financial Reports

mailed to Chapters

25 Christmas Holiday: Home &

State Office Closed

31 Chapter Online reporting Due31 New Years Eve!

January, 2014

1 New Years Day : Home &

February, 2014

1 Annual Financial reports

due to the State Office

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**Every Month we will highlight

Chapter events with pictures that

we pull from your chapters

Facebook page!**

Linda Adams and Susan Jensengrace the cover of Woodmen

Living Magazine

Chapter 279 Charlottesville

Family Day Event

Chapter 410 Lebano

Youth Nursing Home

Chapter 442 West Point

2014 Chapter Officers

Field Representative

Roger Williams

Chapter 7 PresidentGary Witt


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P A G E 6 Virginias Fraternal Happenings

Chapter City Activity Date Time Location14Christiansburg Annual Christmas Dinner 12/1/2013 4:00pm USW Local 8495 Union Hall B

269Bristol Regular Mtg 12/2/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

66Roanoke Pot Luck and Business Mtg 12/2/2013 6:30pm WOW Lodge 66 Family Activit

410Lebanon Lebanon Christmas parade 12/2/2013 5:00pm Russell Co. Government Ctr

287Emporia Annual Christmas Dinner 12/2/2013 6:00pm Location TBA

437Emporia

Annual Christmas Dinner

12/2/2013

6:00pm

Meherrin Ruritan Building

159Richmond Officers Planning Mtg 12/3/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist Chu

77Fredericksburg Christmas Dinner 12/3/2013 6:30pm Location TBA

124South Hill Business Mtg/ Christmas Dinner 12/3/2013 6:00pm Wilsons BBQ

341Harrisonburg Christmas Dinner 12/3/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge

1Petersburg Family Christmas Dinner 12/3/2013 6:30pm Call (804)733-4036 for locatio

444Charles City Woodmen Youth Christmas Party 12/3/2013 6:30pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

405Rustburg Christmas Banquet 12/3/2013 6:30pm New Chapel Baptist Church

49Hampton Christmas Dinner 12/4/2013 tba Hampton Lodge

89Rocky Mount Prepare Christmas Baskets 12/5/2013 6:30pm Lodge/Activity Ctr

136Nathalie Christmas Party 12/5/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

355Amelia Court House Annual Christmas Dinner 12/6/2013 6:30pm Location TBA

89Rocky Mount

Christmas Dinner Party

12/7/2013

5:00pm

Lodge/Activity Ctr

279Charlottesville Christmas Party 12/7/2013 tba TIME DATE AND LOCATION

34Winchester Christmas & Awards Banquet 12/7/2013 6:30pm Winchester Lodge

269Bristol Christmas Party for Youth 12/7/2013 10:00am Lodge Hall

304Pennington GapChristmas Party 12/7/2013

4:00pm Valley View Primitive Baptist

468Mechanicsville Family Christmas Party 12/7/2013 5:00pm Bethlehem Baptist Church

159Richmond Family Christmas Party 12/7/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist Chu

66Roanoke Christmas Party 12/9/2013 7:00pm WOW Lodge 66 Family Activit

7Lynchburg Christmas Dinner 12/9/2013 5:00pm Lynchburg Lodge Hall

442West PointFamily Christmas Dinner/WOW Lodge 12/9/2013

6:00pm Nick's Restaurant, Shacklefor

410Lebanon

Family Christmas Dinner

12/9/2013

6:30pm

Lebanon Elementary School

2Suffolk Christmas Dinner 12/9/2013 6:30pm TBA

347Grottoes Christmas Dinner 12/10/2013 6:00pm Wood Fired Oven Restaurant

18Franklin Family Christmas Dinner 12/10/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge Bldg

18Franklin Installation of 2014 Officers 12/10/2013 7:30pm Village at Woods Edge

441Wytheville Annual Christmas Dinner 12/13/2013 tba Location TBA

269Bristol Christmas Dinner 12/13/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

46ChesapeakeChristmas Caroling 12/14/2013

tbaChesapeake, Nursing Home,

48Martinsville Family Christmas Dinner 12/14/2013 6:00pm Lodge Activity Ctr

63Lawrenceville Lodge Christmas Dinner 12/14/2013 6:00pm Wilson's BBQ, South Hill

252Charles City Christmas Breakfast 12/14/2013 9:00am Cold Harbor Restaurant

46Chesapeake Christmas Party 12/16/2013 7:00pm Shoney's, Battlefield Blvd., Ch

433Cedar Bluff 2014 Officer Election 12/16/2013 6:00pm V&V Restaurant

404Cedar Bluff Officer Election 12/16/2013 6:00pm V&V Restaurant

48Martinsville Regular Mtg & Lunch 12/17/2013 11:30am Fisherman's Galley/Eden NC

316Waynesboro Christmas Dinner 12/17/2013 6:30pm Lodge Hall

179Wylliesburg Host Central Virginia WOW Mtg 12/17/2013 6:00pm Wylliesburg Community Ctr

203Altavista Altavista Resources 12/18/2013 10:00am 1507 Main Street

34Winchester Last Mtg of the Year 12/19/2013 6:30pm Winchester Lodge

106South Boston Christmas Banquet 12/19/2013 6:00pm Lodge 106

167Verona Breakfast & Food Baskets 12/21/2013 8am WOW Lodge Hall

279Charlottesville Christmas Caroling 12/22/2013 2:00pm Meet at Lodge Office


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Scott M. KoebelCommunity Outreach Manager3800 Electric Road; Suite 305Roanoke VA, 24018Phone: 540-989-6109Cell: 540-915-4198

Fax: 540-989-6103E-mail: [email protected]

As a Woodmen of the World

member, you become a part of a fraternal benefit

organization committed to helping families seeking

insurance protection and financial security. Just as

important, you become part of an organization

committed to doing good and taking care of

families like your own and the communities across

the country we call home.

With you through Life

Terry Wayne Carroll, Virginia State ManagerState Office Staff: Kay Keen, Joyce Bishop &Vicki Itson

Sheri AndersonMembership Activities DirectorPhone: 757-564-0912Cell: 804-334-9691E-mail: [email protected]

Virginia Camp Woodmen AND

Virginia Woodmen of the World

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