William Penn Life, 2007 (42. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2007-10-01 / 10. szám
___________________1 For Starters___________________ Fraternalists gather for NFCA annual meeting OAK BROOK, IL - More than 400 fraternalists from around the country gathered in Pittsburgh for the 121st Annual Meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), held Sept. 6 to 8. Themed "Bridging Heritage with Innovation," the meeting addressed important questions, such as how to use our heritage as a foundation for innovation. "We addressed a number of challenging issues, including how to approach mergers and strategic alliances," said NFCA Immediate Past Chair Janice U. Whipple, who presided over this year's meeting. "In addition, fraternalists were able to attend quality programs and explore many other topics that will help their societies operate more efficiently." Several speakers enlightened and entertained the attendees, including the opening keynote presenter Todd Buchholz, former director of economic policy at the White House, a managing director of the $15 billion Tiger Hungarian missionary to visit Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH - The Rev. Csaba Bojté, founder of the St. Francis Foundation both in Transylvania and Deva, Hungary, will be appearing in Pittsburgh Oct. 26 and 27 as part of his American fundraising mission. Founded 15 years ago, the Foundation provides homes and education to nearly 1,500 orphaned and troubled children in Transylvania and Hungary. The author of several books, Brother Csaba was recognized for his work by the Hungarian daily Magyar Hírlap as its 2004 Man of the Year. For more information about Brother Csaba's visit, please call Marie Cendes at 412-963-0260. hedge fund and an award-winning economics teacher at Harvard. In his presentation, Buchholz explained that in order to maintain their fraternal difference, it is imperative for fraternals to find the relevance that made their society grow, and make sure their relevance is not only current, but is continuing to adapt to the ever-changing future. In order to grow, societies must lead with their fraternal advantage and focus on their fraternal communities, creating opportunities for their members to come together for greater outreach, growth and success. Other main platform speakers included Jim Carroll, a leading international futurist, and trends and innovation expert, who explained how rapid times require bold change and new levels of creativity and innovation within every fraternal benefit society. In other business, new 2007-2008 NFCA Chair of the Board Katharine E. Rounthwaite was installed. NFCA PITTSBURGH - "Kidz Bowling 4 Kidz," a fundraising event to benefit Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, will be held Sunday, Nov. 4, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Princess Lanes in Whitehall, Pa. The event is being sponsored by the Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh. All children ages 6 to 18 are eligible to participate. There is no cost to enter the event, but each participant must have a minimum of $25 in sponsorships or promised sponsorships to participate. All bowlers will roll three games, except for children ages 6 to 7 who will bowl only two games. Bumpers will be available for those who wish to use them. All participating children will be treated to food and prizes and will receive a commemorative t-shirt at the Interim President and CEO Bob Huxel reviewed the specific accomplishments of the trade association during the past year. The 121-year-old NFCA unites 75 not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The association represents 10 million fraternalists in 37,000 local chapters, making it one of America's largest member-volunteer networks. Combined, the NFCA's membersocieties maintain more than $329 billion of life insurance-in-force and, in 2006 alone, contributed almost $410 million to charitable and fraternal programs, and volunteered nearly 95 million hours for community-service projects. These statistics demonstrate the commitment that fraternals make to those in need and exemplify the true meaning of the NFCA signature phrase: Joining Hands to Touch Lives. bowling lanes. The bowler who collects the most donations will receive a special prize. The Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh have provided financial support to Children's Hospital for many years. This event, organizers say, will allow young members from the 11 Pittsburgh-based fraternals to experience the joy of giving while providing them the opportunity to meet young members from other societies. Organizers also noted the date for the event was specifically chosen because there will be no Steelers football game played that day. For entry forms and additional information, please contact Mark Lantz, sales director, toll-free at 1-800- 848-7366, ext. 134, or by email at tnlantz@williampennassociation.org. Youth bowling event to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh 2 William Penn Life, October 2007
