Fraternity-Testvériség, 2006 (84. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2006-07-01 / 3. szám
HRFA ATTENDS 120 th NFCA ANNUAL MEETING HRFA National Fraternal Coordinator Judit Zambo, William Penn Officers, and HRFA President Balogh sit together in the spirit of friendship at the closing dinner banquet. Fraternalists Find Direction at the 120th NFCA Annual Meeting 09/28/06 OAK BROOK, IL - More than 430 fraternalists from around the country gathered in Scottsdale, Arizona, for the 120th Annual Meeting of the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA), held September 7-9, 2006. Themed "Fraternalism At A Crossroads," the meeting addressed important questions, such as what direction fraternal benefit societies should take to ensure their future viability. "We addressed a number of challenging issues, such as revising the NFCA's membership standards and strengthening our common bonds," said NFCA Immediate Past Chair Michael J. Wade, who presided over this year's meeting. "Fraternalists were able to attend quality programs, renew ties to their fraternal colleagues and refresh their commitment to fraternalism." Several speakers enlightened and entertained the attendees, including the opening keynote presenter Dr. Carl Hammerschlag—a master storyteller and internationally recognized author, physician, speaker and healer—who is an expert on how to survive in rapidly changing cultures. In his presentation, Building Community in a Changing World: The Quest for Vision, Dr. Hammerschlag explained to attendees that maintaining a competitive advantage in today's rapidly changing business environment means more than just having access to information or being able to transmit it quickly. The key lies in how you process that information while developing and implementing new ideas. He added that by balancing the fear of change with hopes for the future, the fraternal benefit system could transform threats into opportunities. Dr. Hammerschlag encouraged fraternal leaders to think progressively and adjust to modern times. Arizona Representative J.D. Hayworth (R-AZ 5th) welcomed the attendees to his district. Page 19 Fraternity - Testvériség
