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a fraternal benefit society our mission calls us to "reach
out to touch lives" in concern for those in need around
us through our families, churches, and community. The
purpose of this fraternal award is to recognize those members
that have gone that extra "mile"
in volunteer fraternal service (i.e., meals on wheels, hospital
work, visiting shut-ins, etc.). Through
their tireless volunteer efforts those around them have benefited
significantly. These are people who rarely say, "No!",
and are always willing to lend a hand.
Nominations
from our assemblies are accepted each year through the April
1st deadline. Judging is done by an independent panel
from another fraternal benefit society.
A
donation of $500.00 is made to the not-for-profit organization
of the awardee's choice. The
winner also has their name placed into nomination for the
National Fraternal Congress of America, "Fraternalist
of the Year" program. Finally,
their name is added to the plaque that currently hangs in
the lobby of the Home Office.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR 2010 FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER!
Past recipients of the Fraternalist of the Year Award:
2009 - Baird Holker, Assembly 0813
2008 - Lehrae Ann Edwards, Assembly L075
2007 - Kerry Farrell, Assembly 0813
2006 - Ruth Burns, Assembly 0731
2005 - Ann Nowak, Assembly L105
2004 - Irene Saniga, Assembly 0377
2003 - Mr. "Andy" Krempasky, Assembly L102
2002 - John Karkosiak, Assembly 0070
2001 - Albina Senko, Assembly 0100
2000 - Rose Mary Strish, Assembly 0617
1999 - Olga Kasnot, Assembly L161
1998 - Tony Waskiewicz, Assembly 0700
1997 - Stephen Lukas, Assembly 0617
1996 - Dr. Helen Gurson, Assembly 0774
1995 - Paul J. Godor, Assembly 0737
1994 - John J. Doslak, Assembly 0160
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