5 The Community Connection May 2013.pdf

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What an amazing Jurisdictional ConventionPresident Tim Ross and his team put together.Lets take a look at some of the highlights of the convention:

We were honored to have Woodmen of the World President and CEO Larry King, and his wifeSandy, join us thisyear as our honoredguest.Friday night,Delegates had thegreat pleasure of hearing Sheri

Anderson( Membership

Activities Director), Scott Koebel(Community Outreach Manager) and

Terry Wayne Carroll (State Manager) givetheir reports.

Also on Friday evening we honored thoselodges who received a 5 Star FraternalChallenge Award. In Virginia, we had 9Five Star, 7 Four Star, 8 Three Star , 6

Two Star and 6 One Star Award winners. John & Frankie Finney rounded out ourFriday night with great entertainment.

From the desk of Scott Koebel

The Virginia Jurisdiction had the honor topresent 10 iPads and a High Definition Videocamera to the Blue Ridge Autism &

Achievement Center. We also want to recognize

the following lodges for the help with thisproject: 34 Winchester, 46 Chesepeake, 66Roanoke, 159 Richmond, 179

Wylliesburg, 279Charlottesville, The StateOffice, and Jim and BonnieRyder.

After all the business was conducted and theofficers were elected,Delegates had an opportunity to enjoy the star city.

Our banquet was held on Saturday with Larry King as the keynote speaker and Farm UseBluegrass band as our entertainment.

We wrapped up Sunday with a moving memorialservice and the group Promise providing some amazing gospel music.Newly elected President Bryce VanAusdalclosed the convention with a invitation to the2015 Convention in Richmond, VA. See youthere!

Community Outreach 2

Camp Cleanup & Contest 3

Sr. Activities 4-5

Summer Camp 6

Lodge Hodge Podge 7

WOW Virginia 8

Fraternal Happenings 9

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

T he Communi t y Connec t ion

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

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With you through LIFE

communities. The moremembers we have the more wecan do in our communities.Why would we want to keepWoodmen to ourselves? Dontyou want to recommend amember to Woodmen, so theycan enjoy all the great benefits?Like Landon over there,Woodmens future is lookingbright, so we must wearshades.

Enjoy the Connection!

2013 Jurisdictional Convention

WOULD YOUR LODGE BE MISSED?

Is summer here yet? Ican not wait for summer! Somany great things happenduring the summer. We haveHistory Award presentations,Join Hands Day (in May),Woodmens Birthday (June 6),Summer Camp, Sr. Camp, Fairs,Festivals, Vacations, Flags

Across America and Lodgeoutings/picnics. Summer is sucha great time to be a Woodmenmember.

I wanted to take thistime to ask you for your help.It is going to take all of ushere in Virginia to help growmembership. Some membershave said You keep talkingabout membership all thetime and they are correct.Membership is what keepsWoodmen strong, withoutnew members we would nothave the ability to do all thegreat things we do in our

Landon on his first trip tothe zoo. April 2013


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the Community Connection

Make your Community Outreach EvThe lodges and field force have been asking the question, Where can ourlodge get a Woodmen of the World Pop Up Tent and table cloths? Here in

Virginia, we have been working on an answer, and we now have one! Look at the picture to the left. This was a booth set up by Field RepresentativeJoey Sarinana in Lynchburg during opening day of little league. This boothwas seen by many players, coaches, and family members. This is such agreat way to get out into the community and show them who we are! Joeyhas approved Woodmen of the World branding all over his booth.

We have worked a deal with a local vendor to provide this greatTent at a great price. Here are the details below.

1. Woodmen of the World Tablecloth:- Where to order: Woodmen of the World Company Store

- Website: https://woodmen.ideal-stores.com- Price = $131.76 plus tax and Shipping- Size = 152 x 86

2. WOW Pop up Tent w/wall and side option:- Where to order: Through the State Office- Size 10 Square - 1.25 Steel Legs - Price - Tent Only= $968.00 Plus tax

- 10 Full Wall = $332.00 Plus tax - 10 Half Wall = $226.00 Plus Tax/each

- Each piece can be ordered separately.

To order a tent, contact Scott at the State Office for complete details andpricing. Please allow 5-7 weeks for production and shipping. Every lodgeshould have one of these tents for their community outreach events. Thiswould qualify for a matching funds project (all matching fund rules apply).These items are also available for purchase by Area Managers and FieldRepresentatives.

I look forward to ordering many of these tents in the near future!For those who are

receiving The Community

Connection via email..

Please ensure thisnformation is covered inyour lodge meeting anda copy is posted in your

lodge for all your members!!!

On Monday, May 27, 2013, please remember all of those men andwomen who have died serving our country in all wars since the CivilWar. I would also encourage you to remember all of those who havedied protecting our country here at home - the First Responders (Police,Fire and EMS Workers) who have died in the line of duty. This includesthe 343 members of the Fire Department of New York (FDNY) who gavetheir lives on the morning of September 11, 2001.

Take a few moments on Memorial Day and call someone you know whoserves in one of the branches of our Armed Services and let them knowhow much it means to your freedom for them serving our country. Be

safe and enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend.


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Thaxton Location

Date: May 9, 2013Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMLocation: SW VA WOW Family Activity Center

1336 Simmons Mill RoadThaxton, VA

Projects:General Cabin CleanupPreparing the Putt - Putt CourseDinning Hall Clean upWeeding around buildingsPainting the gateWashing the fenceMoving some cut tree limbsOpening the PoolGeneral facility repair

So bring your work gloves, tools and comeprepared to spruce up your Activity Center.Lunch will be provided. See you all there!

Here is how it works! The Lodge thatsends the most kids to camp wins!

RULES:

1: The Lodge will get credit for each child that your lodge sendsto camp. This includes buddy campers! (Credit given foreach buddy that is linked to a member of your lodge).

2: The Lodge will receive credit for each camper (not each campweek). If the child attends multiple weeks, he/she will only

count once per camping season.

Winner Receives1: The First Annual Summer Lodge Camp Contest Award.

2: A lodge update will be sent out (paid for by the Corporation)inviting all your members to a special Ice Cream Social Meeting provided by the Corporation.Date to be determined by the lodge.

Lodge Camp Cont

Crewe Location

Date: May 4, 2013Time: 10:00 PM - 3:00 PMLocation: East VA Camp Woodmen

960 Woodmans RoadCrewe, VA

General facility repairSo bring your work gloves, and a strong back.Be prepared to spruce up your Camp. Lunch wbe provided. See you all there!

Camp Clean Up


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2013 VA WOODMENSENIOR BUS TRIP

November 14-16, 2013

Let your imagination run wild with the joy of childhood memories. Over500,000 lights create an enchantingatmosphere with a magical twinkle.Festive music and carolers voices fillthe air with that magic calledChristmas. Dollywood will be alldecked out in her Christmas finery. There will be Holiday Fixin's anduniquely decorated craft shops ready for browsin and munchin! Therewill be plenty of activities going on to keep you entertained.Christmas in the Smokies is a musical spectacular filled withtraditional holiday favorites and presented by an outstanding cast of talented performers. We will be stopping for some shopping whereyou can choose from over 300 storesto browse. What a great opportunityto finish up that last minute Christmas

shopping. Light up the season andwarm up your heart by joining us for a Smoky Mountain Christmas!

Trip includes: Motorcoach Transportation, 2 Nights Lodging,Admission to Dollywoods Smoky Mountain Christmas, Ticket toChristmas in the Smokies musical and TourStart Breakfast.

PRICE: $330 per person, double room (2 people per guest room)

$400 per person, single occupancy (1 person per guest room

PAYMENT MAY BE MADEIN INSTALLMENTS!! $50non refundable deposit due

Please detach and return with fees indicated. If more space is needed, you may enclose a list of multiple registrations. Thirty days prior to eachevent, you will receive a full confirmation packet with details for the events.

____(#) Senior Camper(s) _____(#) Senior Bus TripsUnder the Big Top August 19-23, 2013 Registration Deadline October 15, 2013

Registration Deadline August 1, 2013 $50 non refundable deposit due with registration

Full prepayment required by August 1, 2013 Full prepayment required by October 15, 2013

Name/s _________________________________________________________________Phone_____________

Certificate/Member IDs_____________________________/_______________________________Ages______

Address____________________________________________State________City________________________

B G O F I S* OITHER EV NT D REC IV E A FR E M N IFT !!!

(*Must be N n - W odm n M b r )

Hurry! Hurry! Step Right Up!Come see the GREATEST CAMP ON

EARTH!!! Always wanted to be aclown?? Or are you more the

daredevil type??? Find out at the2013 Woodmen Senior Camp.

Registration fee:$100 per Woodmen Member$150 per buddy camper

We want to see YOU and all yourfriends age 55+ at the SouthwestVirginia Woodmen Family ActivityCenter.

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All camps will beheld at our

Thaxton Facility

Thaxton Coed: Week 1 6/23-27/13 THEME: Stars and Stripes

Wear your Red, White & Blue to camp on check-in day

Thaxton Coed: Week 2 7/7-11/13 THEME: Raiders of the Lost Artifact

Both boys and girls should wear your best Indiana Jones hat, shirt, vest and satchel(you will need it).

Thaxton Coed: Week 3 7/14-18/13 THEME: Superhero's

Pick your favorite Superhero and dress like them for our Superhero's Dance

You will have superhero powers in all our group activities.

Thaxton Coed: Week 4 7/21-25/13 THEME: Mission Impossible

Bring your best spy outfit (All black outfit works great!)

You will have stealthy activities all week!

Register online:

www.woodmen.org/camps

Have your WOW postcard andchilds medical records with you

when registering online.

Camper Fees

WOW Member $100/wk

Buddy Camper $150/wk

*Repeat Camper $150/person/wk

Register Online

www.woodmen.org/camps
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Fraternalist of the Year Nominations are due May 1, 2013 to the state office.Remember that we still have the Dell Computer deal for your lodges. Call Scott or Sheri for information.

Dont forget to help Sponsor D -Day family day. Your $250 donation willhelp Woodmen of the World be the sole sponsors of this event. Over 25k people from all around the world attend this event. Send all your donations tothe state office. Please make the Check in the amount of $250 and makePayable to Virginia Woodmen Fraternal Corporation.

Have you recommended a new member to your field rep? If not PLEASEDO!

GO WOODMEN OF THE WORLD!


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Fraternal 3 MonthOutlook

Students in school are currently inthe process of taking mandatoryStandards of Learning tests (SOLs). These test are very long and stressful for bothteachers and students, so here is a way your lodge can reward students for their hardwork and dedication. Woodmen of the Worlds American History Award is a programthat has been around for a very long time. This plaque is designed to be presentedto individual students (selected by the school), who are most proficient in American

History. This plaques can be presented to High School, Jr. High and even grade school. Here are a few tips thatyou need to be aware of when presenting these awards.

Make sure the School provides you the correct spelling of the students name.

Make sure the School has a permanent History Plaque for you to update.

Be sure to abide by the schools time frame while presenting this award at theSchools Annual Awards Assembly.

Make sure you get a great picture so that you can upload it to your lodgesFacebook page.

Before the presentation find out if the school needs any flags, patriotichandbooks, or is interested in the StarLab program. If they are, have all of thatwith you to make the presentation even stronger in front of the children, teachersand parents.

Contact Scott or Sheri for these awards.

May

1Fraternalist of the Year Nomina-tions due to the State Office

4 Join Hands Day

12 Anniversary of Woodmens

27 Memorial Day: Home & State

June

6 WOW Birthday

23-27 Camp Week 1: Thaxton

July

7-11July 4th: Home & State OfficeClosed




History Awards


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Lodge 7 Lynchburg

LCA Beast FeastLodge 66 Roanoke

Home & Garden Show Starlab

Lodge 341 Harrisonburg

Snow Tubing

Lodge 410 Lebanon

Cinch River Clean up

Lodge 410 Lebanon

Flag Presentation

Mountain Valley Baptist Church

Lodge 279 Charlottesville

Annual 4th of July float

Lodge 159 Richmond

Jurisdictional ConventionLodge 159 Richmond

22 US Flags to Fire & EMS


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P A G E 9 Virginias Fraternal Happenings Lodge # City Activity Date Time Location

136 Nathalie Join Hands Day 5/2/2013 7:00pm Lodge Hall 441 Wytheville Relay for Life 5/3/2013 tba Withers Park 136 Nathalie Heritage Festival 5/4/2013 10:00am Halifax Co. Fairgrounds 279 Charlottesville VFW Yard Sale 5/4/2013 7:00am VFW Building in Scottsville

all lodges Join Hands Day/Camp Clean Up 5/4/2013 9:00am Woodmen Camp in Crewe 1 Petersburg Join Hands Day/Camp Clean Up 5/4/2013 Woodmen Camp in Crewe

252 Charles City Join Hands Day/Camp Clean Up 5/4/2013 9:00am Woodmen Camp in Crewe 410 Lebanon Join Hands Day Food Drive 5/4/2013 1:00pm Lebanon Baptist Church 179 Wylliesburg Join Hands Day 5/4/2013 5:00pm Wylliesburg Community Center 269 Bristol Mothers Day Dinner 5/4/2013 6:30pm Lodge Hall 136 Nathalie Church Visitation 5/5/2013 11:00am Location TBA 269 Bristol Regular meeting 5/6/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

66 Roanoke Pot Luck and Business Meeting 5/6/2013 6:30pm WOW Lodge 66 Activity Center 159 Richmond Officers Planning Meeting 5/7/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist Church 444 Charles City Regular Meeting 5/7/2013 7:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Center 124 South Hill Business Meeting 5/7/2013 7:00pm Mecklenberg House

1 Petersburg Business Meeting 5/7/2013 6:30pm Piccadilly, Southpark Mall, 341 Harrisonburg Regular Monthly Business Meeting 5/7/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge

all lodges Camp Work Day 5/9/2013 1:00pm Activity Center 89 Rocky Mount Hobo Supper 5/9/2013 6:30pm Lodge/Activity Center 14 Christiansburg Business Meeting 5/9/2013 7:00pm Wesley Memorial UMC

179 Wylliesburg Red Hill Naturalization Ceremony 5/10/2013 10:00am Brookneal, VA 355 Amelia C H Amelia Days 5/11/2013 9:00am Amelia, VA

63 Lawrenceville Dinner Meeting 5/11/2013 6:00pm Wilson's BBQ, South Hill, Va 2 Suffolk Lodge meeting 5/13/2013 7:00pm 1230 Kansas Street 7 Lynchburg Business Meeting 5/13/2013 7:00pm Lynchburg Lodge Hall

410 Lebanon Mothers Day Potluck 5/13/2013 6:30pm Lebanon community room 347 Grottoes Regular Business Meeting 5/14/2013 7:00pm Grottoes Lodge

18 Franklin Relay For Life Dinner 5/14/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge Bldg. 18 Franklin Member Benefit 5/14/2013 7:30pm Woodmen Lodge Bldg 49 Hampton Member Benefit Presentation 5/15/2013 1:00pm Hampton Lodge

1 Petersburg Senior Camp 5/15/2013 Location TBA 466 Buena Vista Regular Meeting 5/16/2013 6:30pm Redwood Restaurant, Lexington, VA

34 Winchester New Member Night 5/16/2013 6:30pm Winchester Lodge 159 Richmond Spectacular Dinner/Business Mtg 5/16/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist Church 106 South Boston Awards Banquet 5/16/2013 6:30pm Lodge 106 175 Bedford Relay for Life 5/17/2013 8:00am National D -Day Memorial 316 Waynesboro Safari Park 5/18/2013 1:00pm 229 Safari Lane, Natural Bridge,

63 Lawrenceville Relay for Life 5/18/2013 10:00pm Brunswick High School 66 Roanoke Community Awards Night 5/18/2013 7:00pm WOW Lodge 66 Activity Center

167 Verona Awards Banquet 5/18/2013 6:00pm WOW Lodge Hall 304 Pennington Gp Game Night 5/18/2013 5:00pm Valley View Primitive Baptist Church 279 Charlottesville Lodge meeting 5/19/2013 3:00pm Ray & Elberta Higdon's House

71 Appomattox Business Meeting 5/20/2013 7:30pm Lodge Hall 287 Emporia Business Meeting 5/20/2013 7:30pm Meherrin Ruritan Building

46 Chesapeake Awards Banquet 5/20/2013 7:00pm Shoney's, Battlefield Blvd 404 Cedar Bluff Mothers Day Dinner 5/20/2013 6:00pm V&V Restaurant

48 Martinsville

Regular meeting & Lunch

5/21/2013

12:00pm

Lodge Activity Center

179 Wylliesburg Regular Business Meeting 5/21/2013 7:00pm Lodge Hall 316 Waynesboro Regular Monthly Meeting 5/21/2013 6:30pm Lodge Hall 341 Harrisonburg Senior Breakfast 5/21/2013 8:00am Village Inn 4979 S. Valley Pike405 Rustburg Business Meeting 5/21/2013 7:00pm Winfall Baptist Church 136 Nathalie Meal & meeting 5/23/2013 6:00pm Lodge hall 136 Nathalie History Awards 5/24/2013 7:00pm Halifax County Schools 252 Charles City Regular meeting 5/25/2013 7:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Center

48 Martinsville Memorial Service 5/25/2013 6:30pm Lodge Activity Center 203 Altavista Spirit Award Dinner 5/25/2013 6:00pm 414 Washington Street

46 Chesapeake Memorial Day Celebration 5/27/2013 9:00am Tidewater Veteran's Memorial, 71 Appomattox Lodge meeting 5/28/2013 6:30pm Ledo's Restaurant Cosner Corner

6091 Providence Fg Regular Mtg. and other social event 5/28/2013 7:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Center 405 Rustburg Campbell County -East -Rely for Life 5/29/2013 tba Rustburg High School

71 Appomattox Class Day - Awards and Recognition 5/31/2013 6:30pm Appomattox County High School 203 Altavista Uncle Billys Day 5/31 - 6/1 203 Tba Altavista


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Scott M. KoebelCommunity Outreach Manager3800 Electric Road; Suite 305Roanoke VA, 24018Phone: 540-989-6109Cell: 540-915-4198Fax: 540-989-6103E-mail: [email protected]

As a Woodmen of the Worldmember, you become a part of a fraternal benefitorganization committed to helping families seekinginsurance protection and financial security. Just asimportant, you become part of an organizationcommitted to doing good and taking care of families like your own and the communities acrossthe country we call home.

With you through Life

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

Sheri AndersonFraternal CoordinatorPhone: 757-564-0912Cell: 804-334-9691E-mail: [email protected] Virginia Camp Woodmen AND

Virginia Woodmen of the World

FOR THE GEEK SQUAD:

I'd like to share an inspirational Memorial Daystory, The Boys of Iwo Jima by Michael T.Powers, from his book Heart Touchers - Life-Changing Stories of Faith, Love, and Laughter.It's a powerful reminder of the reason wecelebrate Memorial Day.

Memorial Day Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we remember those who have made theultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoyevery day, we think of how they have followed inthe footsteps of your son, our Savior, JesusChrist. Please hold our servicemen and womenin your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as theystand in the gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we prayyour peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives.

May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in theLord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.

In the name of Jesus. Amen.

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