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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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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
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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
22 Valley Fraternal Summit
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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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