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“Where were you when the World stopped Turning” Alan Jackson

I was sitting in a computer lab atIowa State working on a paper, waiting for

class to start. I received atext from my friend. Hetold me to turn on the TV in the lab. I said, ‘Whatchannel?” he said, “...itdoesn't matter. The World Trade Centers have beenhit by a plane.” We turnedthe TV on just in time tosee the second plane crashinto tower #2.. At thatinstance, I was speechless and shocked. Ihad to go to class so I walked the short

distance over to the other building to class. The Professor told us class was canceledand to go call our families! Every emotion went through my body in about a second.

Every time I attend an In Honorand Remembrance Ceremony, all those

emotions come back. You are part of anorganization that will never let the victims andtheir families be forgotten. Every generation hasan event that they will remember forever, such as

Lincoln’s assassination, D-Day,the Kennedy assassination, Watergate, Vietnam and9/11/01.

There have beenmoments that change a life andmoments that change a lifetimeI asked you: “Where were youon that day in 2001?” Now Iask you, “Where are you going to be on 9/11/12, eleven years

later?” Virginia Chapters have plenty of eventsyou can attend even if your chapter is not carrying

out an In Honor and Remembrance Project. Goout and honor your local heroes and the 2,977individuals and their families by attending aremembrance event.“...Faith, hope and love are some good things hegave us and the greatest is love...” Alan Jackson

From the desk of … Scott Koebel

Matching Funds Deadline 2

VFA/VFIC Convention 3

Senior Trips 4-5

Three Month Calendar 6

Auditor Position 7

Fraternal Happenings 8-9

Contact Form 10

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vegetable oil and when I

arrived at the local Kroger’s, Igot very excited! As I walkedup to the door, I noticed thatthey had started to put out thefall displays, includingPUMPKINS. When I got homeI told Kelly all about it and thenwent downstairs to pull out mypumpkin carving tool box. Imight even carve one thisweekend for 9/11.

It is hard to believethat my little man is 10 monthson the 7th. He is now mobile.

Put up the gates!

Where were you?

WOULD YOUR CHAPTERBE MISSED?

We had a very

successful Youth and Sr. Camp(we would have loved morecampers in both) and I am nowback to helping and visitingchapters. We are getting into avery busy season for Woodmenchapters and in our ownpersonal lives as the holidaysare approaching. I want tocontinue to thank the chaptermembers and field force for allthe amazing accomplishmentsthat took place over the last fewmonths.

As I think about the

holiday season, I can’t helpbut think of all thecommunities and families ourWoodmen chapters are goingto help with monetarydonations, gifts, volunteerhours, love and support.Please know that Woodmenhas always been there to beour brothers’ keeper, and thisseason there are many thatwill need our help.

I was sent out to thestore the other day for some



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MATCHING FUNDS DEADLINE IS

OCTOBER 28, 2013.

Matching funds must be

into the State Office nolater than October 28,

2013. We can not accept

any matching funds

reports after the deadline.

At the beginning of the

year, this is what was

available to your chapter.

These amounts to notreflect any amounts you

may have already applied

for.

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Attached to the Community Connection, you will find a registration packet

for the Virginia Fraternal Alliance and Virginia Fraternal Insurance

Counselors Annul Golf Tournament and Convention. This year’s convention will be held in Roanoke, VA at the

Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. The Golf Tournament will be held on October 18th, and the convention o

October 19th. I encourage every Chapter to send at least one delegate to this convention. The Board of Directors

have been working very hard to make this an event that you will not want to miss. The registration cost for the

convention (not to include golf or overnight rooms) is ONLY $40. That includes all the sessions, luncheon banque

and keynote speaker. Please see registration packets attached to the Community Connection email.

VFA/VAFIC

It is important that at least once a year we update ouremail communication list. So on page 10 please fill outthe Chapter communication UPDATE and return to theState office via email to [email protected], [email protected] or the mailing address listed on theCommunication Update Sheet.

Updated EMAIL’s

On page 7 of the connection you will see the description of the new

Chapter Auditor position and it’s responsibilities. The Chapter Auditor wi

be replacing the Chapter Trustee position. Only one Chapter Auditor will

be required for the slate of officers. The creation of the new position will free up two chapter members to fill othe

important roles in your local Chapter’s slate of officers. Please see page 6 for the defined Auditor duties and start

thinking of who in your local chapter will fit this role the best. As always, if you have any question please do not

hesitate to call Sheri or me for help.

Chapter Auditor

Lodge City

TotalAvaliable Matching

Funds 1

PETERSBURG

$360.00

7 LYNCHBURG $1,500.00

14 CHRISTNSBRG $150.00

15 DANVILLE $60.00

18 FRANKLIN $180.00

34 WINCHESTER $690.00

46 CHESAPEAKE $1,500.00

48 MARTINSVL $30.00

49 HAMPTON $360.00

63 LAWRENCEVL $510.00

66 ROANOKE $1,500.00

71 APPOMATTOX $1,140.00

77

FREDRCKSBRG

$1,230.00

89 ROCKY MOUNT $210.00

106 S BOSTON $180.00

124 SOUTH HILL $750.00

136 NATHALIE $300.00

159 RICHMOND $510.00

167 VERONA $630.00

175 BEDFORD $450.00

Lodge City

TotalAvaliable Matching

Funds 179

WYLLIESBURG

$1,500.00

203 ALTAVISTA $180.00

252 CHARLES CTY $60.00

269 BRISTOL $720.00

279 CHARLOTTSVL $270.00

316 WAYNESBORO $330.00

341 HARRISONBG $780.00

345 BOWLING GRN $300.00

347 GROTTOES $30.00

355 AMELIA C H $1,500.00

404 CEDAR BLUFF $0.00

405

RUSTBURG

$690.00

410 LEBANON $150.00

418 MARION $0.00

441 WYTHEVILLE $720.00

442 WEST POINT $150.00

466 BUENA VISTA $90.00

468 MECHANICSVL $510.00

6091 PROVIDENCE FRG $60.00



Only

$40

Registraon

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2013 VA WOODMEN

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November 14-16, 2013

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activities going on to keep you entertained. “Christmas in the Smokies” is a musical

spectacular filled with traditional holiday favorites and presented by an outstanding cast of talentedperformers. We will be stopping for some shopping where you can choose from over 300 stores to browsWhat a great opportunity to finish up that last minute Christmas shopping. Light up the season and warm your heart by joining us for a “Smoky Mountain Christmas!”

Trip includes: Motorcoach Transportation, 2 Night’s Lodging, Admission to Dollywood’s “Smoky Mounta

Christmas”, Ticket to “Christmas 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 MADE IN INSTALLMENTS!! $50 non refundable deposit due with registration. Balandue by October 15, 2013.

Deadline to register is 10/15/13

*Ages 55+ only please.

Please detach and return with fees indicated. If more space is needed, you may enclose a list of multiple registrations. Thirty days prior to ea

event, you will receive a full confirmation packet with details for the events.

_____(#) Senior Bus TripsRegistration Deadline October 15, 2013

$50 non refundable deposit due with registration

Full prepayment required by October 15, 2013

Name/s _________________________________________________________________Phone_______________________________

Certificate/Member IDs_____________________________/_______________________________Ages_________/____________

Address____________________________________________State________City____________________________Zip___________

Email(s):_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Special Concerns:______________________________________________ T-Shirt Size(s): _______________________________

Make Checks Payable to Virginia Woodmen Fraternal Corporation, Inc. Mail to 3800 Electric Road Sw; Suite 305, Roanoke, VA 24018

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Five Star Fraternal Challenge Update! Please be sure to

check myfraternalweb.org for your star rankings. If youdon’t like where you are, then your chapter has time to

change it.

Chapter Annual Planning Sessions should be taking place

very soon. Don’t forget the deadlines for your calendar entry. See the Fraternal 3

month outlook above for important dates.

Let’s start thinking about how each chapter can help their area managers grow their

field force and how we can help Woodmen grow its membership.

Have you found a person, family or community project that might be a fit for Red

Basket? If you have please let us know!


of Information

P A G E 6

Fraternal 3 Month

Outlook

We need your help. As of 9/4/13 at 3:50 PM, the

State of Virginia has 100 events still to be reported. 77 of these events are past due. Reporting

your events within 30 days is required by the Woodmen of the World. This will also help you with

your 5 star fraternal challenge points and extra matching funds. Every chapter has a person that is

assigned to complete the reporting. Please encourage your chapter reporter to go onto My Fraterna

Web and get these completed. If

you need some assistance you

can always ask your field

representative, Sheri Anderson or

myself to help you catch up your

reporting. Also keep in mind that

you will receive an additional 10

points ($10 of additional matching

funds) if you have your reporting

up to date at the end of each

quarter. To complete your

Chapter reporting go towww.myfraternalweb.org

Post Event Reporng

September

Chapter Election of Officers

Annual Planning Session

2 Labor Day:

Home & State Office Closed

11 In Honor and Remembrance

28 End of 3rd Quarter

For those who arereceiving

The Community Connection via

email…..

Please ensure thisinformation is cov-

ered in your chaptemeeting and a copy

is posted in your chapter for all your

members!!!

October

Enter Calendars into

Www.myfraternalweb.org

26 Make A Difference Day

November *Calendar Deadlin

1 If calendars are entered into

myfraternalweb.org (40 points on

star fraternal challenge)

15 If calendars are entered into

myfraternalweb.org (30 points on

star fraternal challenge)

NO POINTS AFTER THE 15th

28-29 Thanksgiving: Home & State Offic

Closed



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P A G E 8 Virginia’s Fraternal Happening’s

Chap- City Activity Date Time Location 279 Charlottesville

Breast Cancer Walk 9/1/2013 tba Location TBA

410 Lebanon Russell Co. Fair Booth 9/1/2013 12:00pm Fair grounds in Castlewood

15

Danville

2nd Annual God's Pit Crew Prsntn. 9/2/2013

7:00pm

WOW Family Ctr

159 Richmond Officers Planning Mtg 9/3/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist Church

124 South Hill Business Mtg 9/3/2013 7:00pm Mecklenberg House

341 Harrisonburg Mini Golf 9/3/2013 5:00pm Mulligans Golf Ctr/Carpenter Ln.

269 Bristol Past Presidents Dinner 9/3/2013 6:00pm Chapter Hall

1 Petersburg 9/11 Project 9/3/2013 6:30pm

Picadilly, Southpark Mall

136 Nathalie Planning Session/Election 9/5/2013 7:00pm ChapterHall

7 Lynchburg Get Downtown Street Festival 9/6/2013 6:00pm

Lynchburg

341 Harrisonburg Youth Event/JMU Football Game 9/7/2013 tba JMU 800 S. Main St. H'burg

355 Amelia Ct H In Honor and Remembrance

9/9/2013

6:30pm Jetersville Baptist Church

66 Roanoke Pot Luck and Business Mtg 9/9/2013 6:30pm

WOW Chapter66 Family Activity Ctr

442 West Point Regular Mtg/Election of Officers 9/9/2013 6:00pm Nick's Restaurant, Shacklefords

2 Suffolk Chapter2 Mtg/Election 9/9/2013 7:00pm

1230 Kansas Street

347 Grottoes Reg. business Mtg/Election 9/10/2013 7:00pm Grottoes Lodge

18 Franklin Family Night Dinner 9/10/2013 6:30pm

Woodmen Chapter Bldg

18 Franklin Picnic 9/10/2013 6:30pm

Woodmen Chapter Bldg

49 Hampton In Honor & Remembrance 9/11/2013 tba

Hampton Lodge

468 Mechanicsville In Honor and Remembrance 9/11/2013 tba Hanover Park

287 Emporia In Honor & Remembrance

9/11/2013

tba Location & Time to be announced

18 Franklin 9-11 Ceremony 9/11/2013 tba

Location TBA

437 Emporia In Honor & Remembrance 9/11/2013 tba Location TBA

441 Wytheville In Honor and Remembrance 9/11/2013 tba Location TBA

46 Chesapeake In Honor & Remembrance Day" 9/11/2013 tba

Virginia Beach Fire Department

7 Lynchburg In Honor and Remembrance Day 9/11/2013 11:00am

Gleaning for the World, Concord

410 Lebanon In Honor and Remembrance 9/11/2013 1:00pm Lebanon middle school

304 Pennington Gap Patriot's Day 9/11/2013 4:00pm Valley View Primitive Baptist Chrch

159 Richmond In Honor and Remembrance 9/11/2013 6:00pm 9/11 Memorial Garden/Ironbridge Pk

136 Nathalie In Honor & Remembrance 9/11/2013 6:00pm Chapter Hall

179 Wylliesburg In Honor & Remembrance 9/11/2013 6:00pm Wylliesburg Community Ctr

203 Altavista In Honor & Remembrance 9/11/2013 tba Location TBA

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P A G E 9 Virginia’s Fraternal Happening’s

Chap- City Activity Date Time Location 89 Rocky Mount Business Mtg 9/12/2013 6:30pm

Lodge/Activity Ctr

14 Christiansburg In Honor & Remembrance 9/12/2013 7:00pm

Wesley Memorial UMC

66 Roanoke Music Night 9/14/2013 5:30pm

WOW Chapter66 Family Activity Ctr

136 Nathalie North Halifax Fire Dept. Marathon 9/14/2013 11:00am North Hal. Vol. Fire Dept.

124 South Hill Ice Cream Social 9/14/2013 2:00pm Mecklenberg House

71 Appomattox

Memorial Service

9/15/2013

tba

Location TBA

279 Charlottesville Chapter Mtg 9/15/2013 3:00pm Ray & Elberta Higdon's House

71 Appomattox Business Mtg/Planning Session 9/16/2013 7:30pm

Chapter Hall

287 Emporia Planning Mtg 9/16/2013 7:30pm Meherrin Ruritan Building

46 Chesapeake In Honor & Remembrance 9/16/2013 7:00pm

Shoney's, Battlefield Blvd., Chesapeak

48 Martinsville Regular Mtg & Lunch 9/17/2013 12:00pm

Chapter Activity Ctr

316 Waynesboro Regular Monthly Mtg/Election 9/17/2013 6:30pm Chapter Hall

405 Rustburg Business Mtg 9/17/2013 7:00pm Winfall Baptist Church

49 Hampton Election of Chapter Officers 9/18/2013 1:00pm

Hampton Lodge

63 Lawrenceville

Planning Mtg

9/19/2013

7:00pm

Lawrenceville Municipal Bldg

466 Buena Vista Regular Mtg 9/19/2013 6:30pm Redwood Restaurant, Lexington

34 Winchester Pizza Night 9/19/2013 6:30pm Winchester Lodge

106 South Boston In Honor and Remembrance 9/19/2013 6:30pm Chapter106

468 Mechanicsville Community Event 9/21/2013 2:00pm Hermitage House,

6091 Providence Frg Family Fun and Prize Night 9/21/2013 5:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

444 Charles City Family Fun, Prizes/Election 9/21/2013 5:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

252 Charles City Family Fun Night 9/21/2013 5:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

404 Cedar Bluff Honor Local hero's 9/23/2013 6:00pm V&V Restaurant

433 Cedar Bluff Honor Local hero's 9/23/2013 6:00pm V&V Restaurant

71 Appomattox Chapter Mtg 9/24/2013 6:30pm

Ledo's Restaurant Cosner Corner

48 Martinsville Annual Planning Session 9/24/2013 12:00pm

Chapter Activity Ctr

167 Verona Birthday Dinner 9/24/2013 6:00pm WOW Chapter Hall

136 Nathalie Meal and Mtg 9/26/2013 6:00pm Chapter Hall

410 Lebanon Youth Outing 9/28/2013 9:00am meet @ pool parking lot

444 Charles City Chickahominy Indian Pow-Wow 9/28/2013 10:00am Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

6091 Providence Frg Chickahominy Indian Pow-Wow 9/28/2013 10:00am Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

179 Wylliesburg Chapter Family Picnic 9/28/2013 5:00pm Home of Robert & Annette Clowdis

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WOODMEN OF THE WORLD – VIRGINIA

CHAPTERS ONLINE

We need to submit information to Home office about what’s going on with our Chapters on the internet. Please take a

minute and send the following information to us ASAP!

We need a reply from EVERY CHAPTER even if youare not currently on the internet.

CHAPTER #: CHAPTER NAME:

NAME OF PERSON COMPLETING FORM:

Chapter Reporter?

Name:Email:

Phone number:

Social Media Coordinator?

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Chapter Website Admistrtor?

Name:

Email:

Phone number:

Are you currently using any social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, MySpace, etc.? Or are you on

any photo sharing website like Flickr, Shutterfly, Dropbox, etc.? If so, we need your web addresses or links. Please

list below:

Please list email addresses of ANY MEMBER/OFFICER if your chapter who would like to receive information, newslette

and announcements from the State Office:

_____________________

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO THE

STATE OFFICE BEFORE 10/15/13:

Fax: 540.989.6103

Email: [email protected]

3800 Electric Road; Ste 305; Roanoke, VA 24018

mailto:[email protected]





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]

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Virginia Woodmen of the World

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