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From the desk of Scott Koebel

Message Patrick L. Dees 2Care Packages 3Senior Trips 4-5Hodge Podge 6We Remember 9/11 7VAs Fraternal Happenings 8

I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E :Today is October 9th, and with an

October 1st deadline, we are very concerned

about the number of conference registrations

that have been received to date. PLEASE,

EVERYONE confirm by email your plans

to attend the VFA/VFIC conference on

Saturday, October 19th. Please let us know

any Woodmen members who can attend, or

chapters that are sponsoring "delegates" to

be in attendance. Hopefully there are a large

number of registration forms already in the

mail!

We are really counting on you all to

help us achieve our goal of 100 attendees at

the banquet, as this is needed to help ensure

the success of the conference. So far, there

are very few registered; however, there is

still time to rally and get those registrations

in. I am optimistic that we will get them

soon with your help.Now as for a Charity Golf Outing

Update. IF the chapters and players that

supported us last year attend again, as well

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With you through LIFEas newcomers that have registered, we are poise

for a great turn out!!

I don't have confirmation from all the

chapters that helped sponsor teams last year and

that's where I can use your help. If you plan onplaying and/or know for sure that your chapter i

sponsoring a team, please confirm by email so

that I can update the list. Additionally if you

know of other individuals who could play,

businesses who want to put in a team, or

business that could be hole sponsors, please get

that to me as well. The proceeds are certainly for

a good cause and most everyone can get behind

supporting our Veterans.Just in case you need it, I have attached

the Registration packet which includes the golfinformation. The success of this conference and

of the State Chapters of the VFA and VAFIC

depend on YOU! Thank you for your support

and a special thank you to those who have

already responded.

today, the calendar portion isfully operational and ready foryour officers and calendarentries. I have a goal this yeaWould you be willing to help mwith it? MY GOAL is to have100% of our chapter calendarssubmitted to the home officefor approval by Nov 14, 2013.So, I ask you again will youhelp me???

Enjoy Your Connection!Scott

VFA/VAFIC

WOULD YOUR CHAPTERBE MISSED?

A couple of weekendsago, I was talking to Kelly aboutwhat our plans were going to befor the rare weekend off we hadcoming up. The first thoughtfor both of us was SLEEP INSATURDAY. However, if youhave ever had a child, youalready know that there is nosuch thing as sleep in.Saturday morning came and Iawoke to my little man standingin the crib (see pic to the left)

and then decided the firstproject was to lower themattress in the crib!

I wanted to thankthose chapter members thathave all their online reportingup to date. I also want tothank those chapters thathave held their chapterplanning session and are onthe ball with getting thementered intomyfraternalweb.org. As of


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At Woodmen's National Convention they introduced some great

tools for Chapters called CARE Packages.

Community Activity Resource Examples(for Consistent And Repeatable Effectiveness)

These are ideas and information about simple but effective programs and community outreach eventsthat you can conduct. These packages truly walk you and your chapters through the projects step by step.

Please remember that these are just a few examples that the Chapters can utilize. These are not the only

projects that can be done - these are just more ideas. Remember your Chapters do not have to do all of these

CARE Packages. As time rolls along there will be many more CARE Packages added to help assist you and your

Chapters in maintaining it's relevancy.

To gain access to all of the CARE Packages I have included a link to my dropbox account where you can

download and print any or all that you wish. (Please note: these are very colorful files and will take up a lot of

ink. My suggestion is to download these files on a thumb drive and take them to a print center and print all orthe ones your local Chapters would like to conduct.) Here is the link to the dropbox documents:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/g95lvxwj2ssn8d3/_IjnKL_S19

I will be conducting 4 Video Conferences on these CARE Packages (well also review the 5 star fraternal

challenge program). I wanted you to all have these packages to review before your chapter planning meeting.

Please remember these events are to help generate new leads which will help your local Field Representative,

the chapter, the state and Woodmen of the World. Please remember that your Chapter calendar can be

modified until October 28 on www.myfraternalweb.org, and still receive full points for the 5 star fraternal

challenge.

I will be holding these video conferences on the following dates. Please have your local Chapters attend

with you.

1: October 8, 2013 @ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

2: October 14, 2013 @ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

3: October 22. 2013 @ 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM

Log In Information:

https://woodmen.adobeconnect.com/skoebelAudio line 1-866-297-8084

Conf code: 2361393468

I HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL ON ONE OF THESE

CONFERENCE CALLS!

CARE PACKAGES

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For those who arereceiving

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email..

Please ensure thisinformation is cov-

ered in your chaptermeeting and a copy

is posted in yourchapter for all your

members!!!


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2013 VA WOODMENSENIOR BUS TRIP

November 14-16, 2013

Let your imagination run wild with the joy of childhood memories. Over 500,000ights create an enchanting atmosphere with a magical twinkle. Festive music andcarolers voices fill the air with that magic called Christmas. Dollywood will be all

decked out in her Christmas finery. There will be Holiday Fixin's and uniquelydecorated craft shops ready for browsin and munchin! There will be plenty of

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 Nights Lodging, Admission to Dollywoods 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

BG O FIS* D RECIVE AFRE MN IFT !!!

(*Must be Nn-Wodmn Mbr)

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Get your Money!!! Dont forget the Matching Funds DEADLINE is October 28

2013. Dont leave any money at the Home Office - you earned it, so use it. Have you looked to see how your 5 Star Fraternal Challenge points are standin

up? Most of the chapters need an awards banquet or presentation of at least 5

awards in 2013. This is a mandatory requirement. So don't wait until December!

Does your Chapter have a Facebook page? If not contact Sheri or me and we can help you get one.

Remember every point you earn in the 5 Star Fraternal Challenge = $1 additional matching funds next yea

Have you filled the 3 Chapter Web positions? If not please make sure that they are filled on this years

calendar. These are important positions to your Chapters future success.

State wide Calendar dates will be entered onto your Chapters Calendar from the State Office.

This year, we will be holding Fraternal Summits. Please plan to attend.


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Fraternal 3 Month

Outlook

Have you had your Chapter Planning meeting yet ? Well if

you have not, don't worry!! October is a perfect month of the year to have a planning meeting. Some helpful hints

you want to consider for a successful planning meeting.

1: Make sure your local field representative is present !

2: Have some food at the planning session! Have a cake and ice cream planning meeting! We all Love CAKE!

3: Remember to visit my drop box links on page 2, download the 5 star fraternal challenge book, and download any

Care Package your chapter wants to consider to utilize in 2014.

4: Invite your Community Outreach Director or your Membership Activities Director to help plan.

5: Have an OPEN MIND to all IDEAS ! Give a door prize to the member who volunteers to head up a new

Community Outreach Event and/or CARE Package.

6: Plan at least one meeting on your Calendar that is a grow membership night. Ask your members bring at leas

one friend to the meeting who is not a Woodmen member. Have your Field Representative conduct a

presentation about the benefits of becoming a Woodmen member. Give door prizes for attendance, and a

prize to the member who brings the most guests to the meeting.

7: Be sure to include events that are MANDATORY for the 5 Star Fraternal Challenge Program: Annual 2015

Calendar planning session and Election of Officers.

8: Attend one of the CARE Package Video conference to gain knowledge on these new programs.

Chapter Planning Meengs

October

26 Make A Difference Day

28 Matching Funds Deadline

November *Calendar Deadline

1 If calendars are entered into myfraternal-

web.org (40 points on 5 star fraternal

challenge)

11 Veterans Day

15 If calendars are entered into myfraternal-

web.org (30 points on 5 star fraternal

challenge) NO POINTS AFTER THE 15th

28-29 Thanksgiving: Home & State Office Closed

December

25 Christmas Holiday: Home

State Office Closed

31 New Years Eve!


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**Every Month we will highlight

Chapter events with pictures that

we pull form your chapters

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P A G E 8 Virginias Fraternal HappeningsChapter City Activity Date Time Location

159Richmond Officers Planning Mtg 10/1/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist

77Fredericksburg Brunswick Stew 10/1/2013 3:00pm Ni River Reservoir

341Harrisonburg Election of officers/Calendar Planning 10/1/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge

124South Hill Host Central Virginia Mtg 10/1/2013 6:30pm Masonic Lodge

1Petersburg Business Mtg/Election of Officers 10/1/2013 6:30pm Piccadilly, Southpark Mall

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Roanoke

Women's 5k Run

10/5/2013

9:00am

Grandin Court

179Wylliesburg Annual Planning Session 10/6/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

269Bristol Regular Mtg 10/7/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

66Roanoke Pot Luck and Business Mtg/Election 10/7/2013 6:30pm WOW Lodge 66 Activity Ctr

304Pennington G Election of Officers/Annual Planning 10/7/2013 4:00pm Valley View Primitive Church

347Grottoes Pumpkin Patch Picking 10/8/2013 6:00pm Middle River Farm, Grottoes

18Franklin Halloween Dinner 10/8/2013 6:30pm Woodmen Lodge Bldg

175Bedford Business Mtg/Election of Officers 10/8/2013 7:00pm 309 E.Main Street, Bedford

14Christiansburg Officers' Planning Session/Election 10/10/2013 6:00pm Location TBA

89Rocky Mount Elect. Officers/ 2014 Calendar Planning 10/10/2013 6:30pm Lodge/Activity Ctr

71Appomattox Star Lab 10/11/2013 11:00am Railroad Festival

89Rocky Mount Game Night!! 10/12/2013 7:00pm Lodge/Activity Ctr

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Lawrenceville

Brunswick Stew Festival

10/12/2013

5:00pm

SVCC Alberta

124South Hill Election of Officers/Annual Planning 10/14/2013 11:00am Wilsons BBQ

355Amelia C H Annual Planning Session for 2014 10/14/2013 6:30pm Woodmen camp

7Lynchburg Brunswick Stew & Election of Officers 10/14/2013 6:00pm Lynchburg

442West Point 2014 Calendar Planning Mtg 10/14/2013 6:00pm Nick's Restrnt, Shacklefords

441Wytheville Game Night/Election 10/14/2013 7:00pm Woodmen office

316Waynesboro Bus Trip 10/15/2013 7:00am Cass, West Va

49Hampton Business Mtg 10/15/2013 1:00pm Hampton Lodge

48Martinsville Regular Mtg & Lunch 10/15/2013 12:00pm Lodge Activity Ctr

179Wylliesburg Regular Business Mtg/Election 10/15/2013 7:00pm Lodge Hall

405Rustburg Business Mtg/Election 10/15/2013 7:00pm Winfall Baptist Church

63Lawrenceville Election of Officers 10/17/2013 7:00pm Lawrenceville Municipal Bldg

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Winchester

Election of Officers for 2014

10/17/2013

6:30pm

Winchester Lodge

106South Boston Harvest Fellowship 10/17/2013 6:30pm Lodge 106

179Wylliesburg Make a Difference Day 10/19/2013 tba Location TBA

34Winchester Youth Fun Day 10/19/2013 12:00pm Winchester Lodge

66Roanoke Woodmen's Got Talent (Talent Show) 10/19/2013 7:00pm WOW Lodge 66 Activity Ctr

468Mechanicsville Chili Cook-off/Make a Difference Day 10/19/2013 1:00pm Village Presbyterian Church

159Richmond Family Game Night 10/19/2013 6:30pm Belmont United Methodist

252Charles City Election of Lodge Officers 10/19/2013 7:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

46Chesapeake Family Dinner/Election of Officers 10/21/2013 7:00pm American Legion Post 280

71Appomattox Business Mtg/Election of Officers 10/21/2013 7:30pm Lodge Hall

287Emporia Election of Officers 10/21/2013 7:00pm Meherrin Ruritan Building

437Emporia Election of Officers 10/21/2013 7:00pm Meherrin Ruritan Building

167

Verona

Calendar Planning & Election of Officers

10/22/2013

6:00pm

WOW Lodge Hall

6091Providence F Regular Mtg./Election 10/22/2013 7:00pm Chickahominy Tribal Ctr

136Nathalie Regular Mtg 10/24/2013 7:30pm Lodge Hall

136Nathalie Make a Difference Day 10/26/2013 7:00pm J.O. Crews Farm

48Martinsville Game Night 10/26/2013 6:30pm Lodge Activity Ctr

179Wylliesburg Boydton Days 10/26/2013 9:00am Boydton

269Bristol Halloween Party for Youth 10/26/2013 6:00pm Lodge Hall

404Cedar Bluff Autumn Festival 10/28/2013 6:00pm Richlands Rec Park

433Cedar Bluff Autumn Festival 10/28/2013 6:00pm Richlands Rec Park

410Lebanon Halloween Party & Pizza 10/28/2013 6:30pm Lebanon community room

203Altavista Calendar Planning, Election of Officers 10/28/2013 6:00pm 414 Washington Street

77Fredericksburg Annual Planning Session 10/29/2013 6:30pm Location TBA

15Danville

Election of Officers & Annual Planning

10/29/2013

7:00pm

WOW Family Ctr


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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]

Virginia Camp Woodmen AND

Virginia Woodmen of the World

FOR THE GEEK SQUAD:

IDEAS FOR YOUR

CHAPTERS

HALLOWEEN PARTY

GOODIES!!

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