SAMPLET H E For Members of The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America caseA Fraternal Benefit Society www.uct.org Autumn 2009 Youth and adults make a difference in their communities JOIN HANDS DAY 2009

UCT members enjoy a “small town within a city” Awarding Highlights from UCT’s 122nd Supreme Session college in Greenville, S.C. scholarships for 50 years It’s a golden anniversary for the May E. Tisdale Educational Trust Fund UCT’s Final Expense Plan Bob McCollins named Peace of mind protection UCT’s new vice president for you and your family of marketing Bob McCollins is UCT’s new vice president of marketing, having he high cost of joined the settling an estate, organization which can include recently from the hospitalT and doctor Hylant Group. He bills, outstanding will be promoting credit, and funeral the growth of UCT’s fraternal membership, member benefit and cemetery programs, member insurance products expenses, continues and product development. He will also to increase. According work to strengthen and grow the to the Funeral Directors organization’s agent sales force of America, the average throughout the United States cost of an adult funeral is and Canada. more than $7,300 while the Bob has spent his entire 26-year career in sales and sales management in average cost of cremation can the insurance industry. His experience easily exceed $3,000. Social Final Expense Plan benefits includes career stops with Blue Cross/ Security may pay $255, to those UCT’s Final Expense Plan is specially Blue Shield, Central Benefits, who qualify, for funeral and designed for this purpose. The plan CoreSource and MetLife. He has been other expenses, but most offers a level death benefit with fixed published in Columbus CEO Magazine, families are responsible for the premiums and uses a simplified “How to Select a Third Party unpaid balance. application process that does not Administrator” and has served on normally require any medical various industry advisory councils. examination. Some Bob attended The Ohio State As a result, health questions are University where he planned to pursue many UCT’s Final Expense required, however, a career as a teacher and coach. Instead Americans find Plan provides and issuance of the his cousin introduced him to the themselves valuable protection policy may depend wonderful world of insurance! He upon evidence of currently is a member of The Human without for your family insurability. Issue Resource Association of Central Ohio adequate at a time when they ages are 18-80 years and The Ohio Chamber of Commerce financial old with a minimum Healthcare Committee. He has been a resources at a need it most. issue amount of featured speaker for the Employers time when it is $3,000 and a Health Care Coalition of Central Ohio, needed most. You have worked maximum of $15,000. Financial Executives International, hard to provide your family with The plan offers you coverage that Manufacturers Educational Council, combines comfort and convenience The Central Ohio Chapter of Certified all of life’s necessities. Shouldn’t with benefits that can never be reduced Employee Benefit Specialists and The you also have protection that will or canceled as long as premiums are Columbus Compensation Association. provide peace of mind for your paid. It also offers guaranteed cash Bob is an Elder at Worthington loved ones when it comes to values, policy loans, and the ability to Christian Church, Worthington, Ohio; final expenses? change the beneficiary at any time. an active supporter of Young Life; Past President of the Ashland University Parents Association; and former For more details about the plan, contact the Executive Director of Partners for Customer Service Department at (800) 848-0123, ext. 300, Citizenship and Character. or at [email protected].

2 AUTUMN2009 UCT - United...Caring Together A word from Supreme Counselor Jim Walsh

T H E would like to thank everyone for electing me to serve this year as SAMPLEcase Supreme Counselor. Yolande and I look www.uct.org Volume 156, Number 3 Autumn 2009 Iforward to visiting with all of you and sharing on the UCT website the visions of UCT that we see across the domain. WHAT’Sinside Congratulations to Keith and Connie for their efforts to make all of us champions! 2 UCT’s Final Expense Plan Peace of mind protection for you and your family I want to welcome each of you to our new leadership year. The new membership year began 2 Bob McCollins named UCT’s new vice president of April 1 and while we are receiving more than 3,000 marketing applications per month, only a fraction of these are 4 Highlights from UCT’s 122nd Supreme Session considered “fraternal.” I know most of you are experienced More than 400 UCT members enjoy the Southern fraternalists and have served your Grand and local councils hospitality and scenic “small town within a city” well over the years. Your enthusiasm and knowledge of splendor of Greenville, S.C. UCT will help me to get the message out that we are “United…Caring Together.” This is the theme Yolande and I 6 Meet your new officers have chosen for the membership year. A new sentinel, a new Board of Governors member, Many times we all have had the thought about what we a new secretary-treasurer and a new chaplain join could do if we suddenly won the lottery or came into a UCT’s line of Supreme Officers substantial inheritance. We would love to support every 8 George Thomas honored as UCT’s 2009 cause because they all are worthy and we want to contribute. Fraternalist of the Year I have concluded that it is the journey we take together that makes giving fun! Individually most of us can accomplish 9 Medal of Honor Program little for a variety of reasons. But if we Unite and Care UCT’s incentive program motivates and rewards local Together, we can accomplish more, make new friends, and councils truly enjoy the experience. 10 JOIN HANDS DAY 2009 By working together in our communities with our members Youth and adults come together to make a difference and with others we can do great things. We can gain notice for in their local communities UCT and increase the number of fraternal members we need 12 A golden anniversary to help run our local councils and maintain our not-for-profit The May E. Tisdale Educational Trust Fund prepares to status. We are still one of the best kept secrets out there. It’s celebrate 50 years time to let the secret out. I want you to motivate your members to unite and find worthwhile projects in your 14 Members in Action communities, get noticed, and get the word out about UCT. A pictorial of UCT members helping others The world we live in today is not unlike the world that in their communities existed in 1888 when our forefathers founded UCT with an 15 In Memoriam/PGC Deaths/In Recognition / idea to help each other in tough times. These are tough times Membership Awards and many people are looking for help. The circumstances that exist today and the pleas for help can overwhelm us 16 2009-2010 Membership Development Program individually. Let’s use our UCT power to make a difference in

The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America the lives of others; and in our families, our councils and our Founded Jan. 8, 1888 — Columbus, Ohio communities. These are good times for finding new members Supreme Officers 2009-2010 Home Office (614) 487-9680 Toll-free: (800) 848-0123 Supreme Counselor James Walsh, Hookset, N.H. Canadian Office (403) 277-0745 Toll-free: (800) 267-2371 who also want to help but don’t want to do it alone. Supreme Junior Counselor Stewart Wagner, St. Anne, Ill. Home Office Management Team Supreme Past Counselor Keith Ward, LaGrange, Ky. I challenge you to leave a UCT legacy. Ask yourself what you Chief Executive Officer Joseph Hoffman Supreme Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Thomas, Westerville, Ohio Vice President and Controller Kevin Hecker Supreme Conductor Randy Young, Baton Rouge, La. have accomplished that you will be remembered for. There is Vice President, Information Technology Ronald Ives Supreme Page Larry Pilon, Calgary, AB Vice President, Marketing Robert McCollins still time to build a legacy in your local and Grand councils. Supreme Sentinel Robert Kellogg, Jackson, Mich. Chief Agent for Canada Lindsay Maxwell Board of Governors Darlene Gillies, Neepawa, Man. Let’s do it together. Let’s be “United…Caring Together.” Board of Governors George Bohn, Highland, Calif. Editor Linda Fisher, [email protected] Supreme Chaplain Michael Quinn, Warwick, R.I. Art Director David Knapp, [email protected]

The Sample Case is published for $3 per year for American non-members, $3.50 for Canadian non-members and a proportionate amount of $.50 per year for members by The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America, 1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 100, P.O. Box 159019, Columbus, OH 43215-8619. Mailed in the U.S. as standard non-profit postage rate paid at Long Prairie, Minn. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Sample Case, 1801 Watermark Drive, Suite 100, P.O. Box 159019, Columbus, OH 43215-8619. Mailed in Canada as international publication mail, publications mail agreement No. 40913526 at Windsor, Ont. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: Circulation Department, 200-1701 Shepherd St. E., Windsor, ON N8Y 4Y5. the SAMPLEcase 3 Greenville’s colorful fireworks display provides the finale to the city’s many Fourth of July festivities.

Members of Greenville’s Boy Scout Troop #9 present the American and Canadian flags during the Supreme Session Opening Ceremonies. u

More than 400 UCT members enjoyed the Southern hospitality and scenic “small town within a city” splendor of Greenville, S.C. during the organization’s 122nd Supreme Session held July 5-8 at the Hyatt Regency Greenville.

uring the convention UCT’s ■ Cindy Waugh, Regina, Sask. Council 266 officers, past officers, delegates and ■ Adrien Gagnon, Grand Falls, N.B. Council 854 Dguests attended business sessions to ■ Matthew Timmerman, M.J. Terapak Council hear reports of the past year’s activities, 144, Columbus, Ohio applaud the accomplishments of ■ Dianna Loafman, Downtown Forth Worth individuals and councils, and witness the Council 934, Forth Worth, Texas Supreme Counselor Keith Ward welcomes Board ■ Mark Finken, Missouri Valley, Iowa members and attendees to the Supreme Session election and installation of the 2009-2010 Council 939 during the opening ceremonies. Supreme Officers. The following pages offer highlights of the session’s events. Mark Finken was the year's top writer with 319 new or reinstated Membership development members. In addition, 31 local councils achievements recognized had a membership gain of at least one new member during 2008-2009: The outstanding membership development accomplishments of UCT Division I (400 members or more) members and councils were recognized M.J. Terapak Council 144, Columbus, Ohio at the convention. During 2008-2009 Grand Falls, N.B. Council 854 there were 502 sponsors of at least one Regina, Sask. Council 266 member, 153 members that earned the Division II (101-399 members) Pacesetter’s Club designation by Jack Kidd Council 755, Saint John, N.B. sponsoring three or more new or Madawaska Council 830, Edmundston, N.B. reinstated members, and 59 members T. Glenn Joyce Council 548, Winston-Salem, N.C. that qualified for the Drummer’s Club by sponsoring 10 or more new or Division III (100 members or less) Hagerstown, Md. Council 311 First lady Connie Ward, left, helps Delbert and reinstated members. Edmonton South Council 1017, Edmonton, Alta. Virginia Akin of Oklahoma City, Okla. Council 70, This year 12 individuals achieved the Red Deer, Alta. Council 1021 display the quilt they won through a raffle to benefit President’s Club designation by Prince Albert, Sask. Council 1029 the UCT Charities Trust Fund. Connie made the quilt Glenboro, Man. Council 943 from curtains taken from UCT’s former Home Office in sponsoring 50 or more new or Columbus, and she and the Board spouses sold raffle reinstated members: The Atlantic Grand Council, the tickets for it throughout the session, raising $1,200. ■ Kathleen Chisholm, Regina, Sask. Council 266 Colorado-Wyoming Grand Council 4 AUTUMN2009 SUPREMEsession highlights and the Ohio Grand Council had Local council newsletter contest overall membership gains as well. 199 Members or fewer ______Member retention is a vital part of n First place - Toronto East Council 1065, UCT’s continued existence. Each month Toronto, Ont. n Second place - Neepawa, Man. Council 924 longtime members are honored with n Third place - St. Albert, Alta. Council 1024 plaques and/or lapel pins for the time that they have served the organization. 200-499 Members ______Outgoing Supreme Past Counselor and Chairman of n First place - Southern Minnesota Council the Board Dianna Loafman and husband Numan During 2008-2009 there were 526 661, Rochester, Minn. happily acknowledge session attendees during the members that observed 25 years of n Second place - Flagship City Council 216, Supreme Banquet. Dianna was awarded her Past membership, 622 that marked 50 years Erie, Pa. Supreme Counselor honors at the banquet. She has of membership, and 195 members that n Third place - Jack Kidd Council 755, the distinction of serving as the organization’s first were honored for 60 years of Saint John, N.B. female Supreme Counselor. membership. One member celebrated 500 Members or more ______75 years of membership. n First place - Capitol Council 95, Springfield, Ill. For more information about the n Second place - Racine, Wis. Council 337 Membership Development Awards n Third place - Janesville, Wis. Council 108 Program contact the Fraternal Grand and local councils are Department at (800) 848-0123, encouraged to submit newsletters for ext. 126, or at [email protected]. next year’s judging. Local council newsletters are due at the Home Grand and local newsletter Office’sPublic Relations Department by no later than May 1, 2010, while contest winners announced Grand council newsletters are due by Each year Grand and local councils no later than June 1. For more details, Supreme Board of Governors member Darlene Gilles throughout North contact the Public and husband Warren take advantage of one of America publish Relations Greenville’s many pedicabs as they set out to explore newsletters Department at the city’s historic main street. informing their (800) 848-0123, members about ext. 130, or at UCT and council [email protected]. activities. In recognition of the writing, editing and If you weren’t design efforts put able to attend this into these year’s convention, we invite you to newsletters, the Outgoing Supreme Board of Governors member organization join us at the Stewart McDonald addresses attendees at the 123rd Annual sponsors annual Supreme Banquet after receiving his Past Supreme Supreme Session, newsletter contests Counselor honors. Stewart served six years on UCT’s Craig Sorenson of Iron Mountain, Mich. Council 668 for Grand and local Supreme Board. which will be held July 11-14, 2010, wows the Board of Governors and Supreme Banquet councils. Councils attendees with his rousing rendition of “I’m Too Sexy.” receiving awards at the Hyatt this year were: Regency Indianapolis in Grand council Indiana, one of newsletter contest the 12 great states n First place - of America’s Manitoba- Midwest. Saskatchewan Grand Council n Second place - Ohio Grand Council Outgoing Supreme Secretary-Treasurer Glenda n Third place - Dickey, center, expresses her thanks at receiving her Atlantic Grand Past Supreme Counselor honors while daughter Jill Janet Metiva, left, of Saginaw, Mich. Council 43 and Council/California- Eberle and son Scott Dickey look on. Glenda received Carol Jane Shoope of Bluegrass Council 89, Nevada-Arizona her honors for serving six year’s on UCT’s Supreme Hope to see Lexington, Ky., sing and play a hymn during the Grand Council Board of Governors. you in Indy. session’s memorial service. the SAMPLEcase 5 both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in industrial education. Meet Your New Officers After teaching electronics for 16 years at San Gorgonio High School, new sentinel, a new Board of Governors member, and a George was promoted to vice principal new secretary-treasurer were elected and a new chaplain appointed and served nine years in the position. He was named principal of the San to UCT’s line of Supreme Officers during the 122nd Supreme Session. Bernardino Adult School in 1994 and A was named California Administrator of the Year for adult education in 1999. He Supreme Sentinel Robert J. Kellogg Booth and Christine Messner, and six retired in 2003. Robert J. (“Bob”) Kellogg of Jackson, grandchildren. George and his wife, Elaine, have Mich., joined Jackson’s Council 57 in been actively involved in their 1977. He has served through the line of Supreme Board of Governors community for 44 years. They have one local offices and received his Past George I. Bohn daughter, Jennifer, who is a teacher. Counselor honors in 1982. He has also George I. Bohn of Highland, Calif., served as the council’s secretary- has been a member of San Bernardino, Supreme Secretary-Treasurer treasurer for many years. He became a Calif. Council 532 since 1976. He has Gerald E. Thomas member of served through the line of local offices Gerald E. (“Jerry”) Thomas of Coldwater, Mich. three times and received his Past Westerville, Ohio, joined Columbus, Council 452 when Counselor honors in 1985. He was the Ohio Council 1 in 1971. He immediately Council 57 merged council’s treasurer for 10 years and served through the line of local offices with it in 2004. currently functions as its secretary- and received his Past Counselor honors Bob has also treasurer. In in 1979. He has made several additional been active at the addition, he is the trips through the Columbus Council 1 Michigan Grand chief executive line since then. Jerry has also served Council level, officer for the San extensively at the Ohio Grand level, serving through the line of offices and Bernardino serving as the receiving his Past Grand Counselor Council Ohio Grand honors in 1988 and again in 2008. He Scholarship Council’s treasurer was the Grand council’s secretary Association. since 1998 and during 1985-1988 and also functioned George has receiving his Past as membership director. In addition, he also served extensively at the California- Grand Counselor is a past president of the Secretary- Nevada-Arizona Grand Council level, honors in 2004. In Treasurers’ Association and a past serving through the line of offices and addition, Jerry is a president of the Grand Counselors’ receiving his Past Grand Counselor past president of Association. On the Supreme level, Bob honors in 2006. He is presently the Ohio Secretary-Treasurers’ is a past president of the International president of the California-Nevada- Association and Past Great Ruler of the Secretary-Treasurers’ Association and a Arizona Grand Benevolent Foundation Iran Guild, A.M.O.B. Supreme Past Chaplain. and is a Grand Council Executive He has also been active on the A graduate of Homer Community Committee member. Supreme level, functioning as Schools, Bob was a Pattern Shop On the Supreme level, George has chairperson of the UCT International worker during 1961-1964, has been a served on the state of the order, Junior Golf Tournament from 1998-2005. Journeyman Carpenter since 1967, a jurisprudence, and examining finance He is a past chaplain and past president Michigan Licensed Builder since 1971, committees. He has also been a of the International Secretary-Treasurers’ and has been self-employed for more delegate-at-large and is past president Association and has been a member of than 20 years. He has also participated of the Grand Counselors’ Association. that organization’s executive board. He in a number of business and accounting Born in 1940 in Geneva, Ill., George is also a Past Supreme Chaplain. seminars for advanced studies. grew up in Kaneville, 50 miles west of A graduate of The Ohio State An active member of his community, Chicago. He worked as a draftsman for University, where he earned a Bob has been a Scout Master and three years after graduating from high bachelor’s degree in business officiated high school baseball and school, and then served four years as a administration, Jerry is a certified public football. He is Past Congregation ground engineering and electronics accountant. In 2008 he retired as President and Elder of Redeemer installation technician with the United managing partner of Hahn Garvey & Lutheran Church. States Air Force. After leaving the Thomas, Ltd., where he was employed Bob and his wife, Roberta, have a service, he attended California State since 1972. He is a member of the Ohio son, Robert, two daughters, Lorraine University of Long Beach, receiving Society of CPAs, the National

6 AUTUMN2009 Association of Accountants, and is a past president of the Columbus Chapter Public Accountants Society of Ohio. SUPREMEsession: Jerry is also active in his community. He is a life-long member of North United Methodist Church where he has been a A new perspective choir member and has served on the y parents have been UCT members for nearly 30 years. administrative board and as treasurer. He is also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Throughout that time I have heard about the deep tradition M I observed some of it first hand as both Scottish Rite and the Shriners. that embodies the organization. Thomas and his wife, Debbie, have my Mom and Dad worked their way through the line of local offices. I had the two daughters, two sons-in law, and privilege of seeing my Dad installed as senior counselor of Providence, R.I. two grandsons. Council 67 and will soon have the same honor for my mother. Never did I imagine the power and magnificence of having that energy and all that it Supreme Chaplain Michael D. Quinn symbolizes captured in one place. Michael (“Mike”) D. Quinn of I had the great fortune to accompany my Dad to the 122nd annual UCT Warwick, R.I., joined Narragansett Supreme Session, which took place July 5-8 in Greenville, S.C. Throughout my Council 699, Cranston, R.I., in 1968. He career, I attended many conferences and knew that it would be an opportunity served through to meet some interesting people and to visit a place I had never been before. It the local line of was so much more. offices, earning In an era where people are burdened with concerns about the economy and his Past Counselor the geopolitical situation; and a code of conduct is practically a forgotten art, to honors in 1982. see a group of virtual strangers coalesce around a common bond - fraternalism - He has also was truly inspiring. There were more than 400 people in attendance at the served on the convention from regional councils in the United States and Canada. council’s As a guest, I did not attend many of the meetings that took place throughout executive board the week, but there was a sense that some important business was being since 1995. He served through the New addressed by people who care very deeply for the organization that they helped England Grand Council line of offices to build. The sense of family was never so strong as when the incoming and received his Past Grand Counselor Supreme Counselor’s son, in full dress uniform of the U.S. Army, carried the honors in 1989. He is currently serving American Flag in the presentation of the colors as the incoming Supreme his second term as Grand Counselor Counselor’s grandchildren looked on in awe. It was uplifting to see this kind of and is the New England Grand fraternalism and tradition in an age when the telephone is becoming obsolete in Council’s convention coordinator. favor of email and text messages. On the Supreme level, Mike is the I personally have been a UCT member since 1989, but the primary benefit secretary of the Grand Counselors’ was the wonderful social outlet it provided for my parents as my sister and I Association. moved away to start lives of our own. I have occasionally participated in some After graduating from La Salle of the local events, but seeing the power of this organization assembled in one Academy in 1963, Mike worked as an place was truly an inspiration and an honor. Hats apprentice hand engraver. He was off to you UCT and keep up the good work. production supervisor for the Lisa Russo Second Lieutenant Timothy Walsh Narragansett Brewing Company from Providence, R.I. Council 67 presented the American flag during 1967-1975 and is currently a hand the session’s installation ceremony. engraver, diamond setter, gold smith Timothy is the son of new Supreme and jeweler. He served in the U.S. Jim Walsh, center, Counselor Jim Walsh and his Army from 1965-1967, earning an of the New wife, Yolande. honorable discharge. England Grand In addition to his UCT involvement, Council is installed Mike has been active in his community as UCT’s Supreme as a Cub Scout board member, a Scout Counselor for 2009-2010. Master, a Little League and soccer Flanking Jim are coach, and as Little League president. Past Supreme He is also a member of the Elks and the Counselor Al Vietnam Veterans of America. Maddalena and Mike and his wife, Joanne, have new first lady three sons and a daughter as well as Yolande Walsh. three grandchildren.

the SAMPLEcase 7 George Thomas honored as UCT’s 2009 Fraternalist of the Year

eorge $34,000 fully- charitable organizations he is involved Thomas of Regina, equipped with and through developing and GSask. Council 266 educational van supporting council activities as well. was named the for the local fire UCT congratulates George on his well- 2009 Fraternalist department and deserved Fraternalist of the Year honor. of the Year at the working to assist Supreme Session people with in Greenville. The disabilities to UCT’S PAST award is the obtain the highest honor education and FRATERNALISTS UCT gives for experience OF THE YEAR Jean and George Thomas. fraternal service to needed to gain the organization and community. meaningful employment. UCT’s Fraternalist of the Year award A dedicated UCT member for more In addition, George has for many was initiated in 1984 on an international than 20 years, George was recognized years been an integral part of the lives level to recognize those fraternalists for his service to the organization, to of residents at Sunset Extendicare and within the organization who, through his local and Grand councils, and to his Elmview Special Care Home, has example and accomplishment, provide local community through the provided assistance and support to outstanding volunteer service to their numerous charitable community local cancer patients and their families, local and Grand councils and their causes he supports. and has helped raise funds for the communities. The honorees since the George has served through both the Salvation Army. award’s inception follow. local and Grand council line offices He has also been actively involved 1984 Harold Nunes, Ill. and, in fact, has served as his local with local youth by spearheading his 1985 R.W. “Jack” Smith, Ark. council’s senior counselor twice. He council’s JOIN HANDS DAY events, 1986 Milton Oxman, New England has been involved with all of his coordinating his council’s youth soccer 1987 Dean Gunnarson, Man.-Sask. council’s committees and has served on team, assisting with junior golf 1988 Garry Roemke, Ind. several committees on the Grand and tournaments, and organizing safety 1989 William Baughn, Ore.-Wash.-B.C. Supreme levels. workshops for children and 1990 Charles Guinta, N.Y. Dante Bagnani, Calif.-Nev.-Ariz. As a community volunteer, George’s their families. 1991 James Chrisp, Man.-Sask. involvement includes hosting “Listen A true fraternalist, George has used 1992 Hugh Pehrson, Calif.-Nev.-Ariz. Up,” a weekly radio show that provides his skills to retain local council 1993 J. Rene Beaudet, Atlantic a forum for charitable organizations to members and to recruit new members. 1994 Marie Greeniaus, Man.-Sask. promote their good works. He has also He has encouraged them to become 1995 Normand Dumont, Ga.-Fla.-Ala. been instrumental in organizing a involved in their local community 1996 Ralph Otte, Minn.-N.D. fund-raising campaign to purchase a through volunteering for many of the 1997 Albert Davis Jr., Ga.-Fla.-Ala. 1998 Zeb Vance Green - Carolinas 1999 Donna Shorrock, Man.-Sask. 2000 Linda Maliteare, Man.-Sask. 2001 Ann Peltzer, Ga.-Fla.-Ala. How to submit a nomination 2002 Myrtle Hudson, Man.-Sask. We encourage local councils to submit nominations for the 2010 2003 William Shackel, Man.-Sask. 2004 Sheila Runions, Man.-Sask. Fraternalist of the Year award. We also urge you to resubmit nominations 2005 Gary Mighton, A.C.T.-UCT from previous years, as each year brings a new chance for your nominee to 2006 Sherry Polsgrove, Ark. be selected Fraternalist of the Year. 2007 William Hiles, Ky.-Va.-W.Va.-Md.-D.C. For more information about the Fraternalist of the Year award or to 2008 Roméo La France, Atlantic request nomination forms, please contact the Home Office’s Public Relations Department at (800) 848-0123, ext. 130, or at [email protected]. You may also download nomination forms at www.uct.org.

8 AUTUMN2009 Medal of Honor Program UCT’s incentive program motivates and rewards local councils

2008-2009 entries must be submitted to the MEDAL OF HONOR or 15 years the Medal of Home Office’s Fraternal Department Honor Program has provided in notebook (three-ring binder, etc.) RECIPIENTS locals councils with incentives to form. Each council activity qualifies increaseF fraternal functions and as only one of the optional Gold Medal of Honor become more active in local requirements. In other words, if a Grand Prairie, Alta. Council 1018 council awards a member with a 50- communities. It has been the year plaque and pin (a fraternal/ Red Deer, Alta. Council 1021 bench mark by which UCT ritual activity) at a Christmas party Thunder Bay, Ont. Council 1039 measures the accomplishments (social event), it will be considered in Ottawa 2000 Council 1047, Ottawa, Ont. of its local councils. only one category. Orillia, Ont. Council 1064 Volunteer work and project Jack Kidd Council 755, Saint John, N.B. participation must be done through Pictonian Council 879, New Glasgow, N.S. The program runs from April 1 to the council, not on an individual Blomidon Council 918, Kentville, N.S. March 31 each year and gives councils basis, in order for councils to qualify. Regina, Sask. Council 266 set requirements to strive to achieve on Verification of projects and activities, Neepawa, Man. Council 924 three award levels: gold, silver and including donation acknowledgment Minnedosa, Man. Council 926 bronze medals of honor. Meeting these letters, newspaper articles, copies of Glenboro, Man. Council 943 requirements provides councils with canceled checks and photographs Kannapolis, N.C. Council 853 opportunities to galvanize members, must be submitted to the Fraternal Frontier Council 727, Cheyenne, Wyo. achieve monetary awards and gain Department along with a summary of community recognition. local council meeting minutes. Silver Medal of Honor Councils must Participating Calgary North Council 1015, Calgary, Alta. meet 11 of 17 in the Medal of St. Albert, Alta. Council 1024 provided Participating in the Honor Program Madawaska Council 830, Edmundston, N.B. requirements in Medal of Honor has its rewards. Glens Falls, N.Y. Council 417 order to achieve Program has its Each council gold Medal of earning a gold Bronze Medal of Honor Honor Program rewards. Each council medal of honor Alliance, Ohio Council 261 status. Councils earning a gold medal of is awarded $750 Edmonton South Council 1017, striving for silver and a certificate Edmonton, Alta. medal status must honor is awarded $750 of achievement. meet nine of the and a certificate of Each council requirements while winning a silver Honor Program. Councils striving for a those going for achievement. medal receives medal of honor should contact the bronze medal $400 and a Fraternal Department with any status must meet certificate while questions regarding membership status. six. Councils aiming to attain gold, silver each council attaining a bronze medal is The 2009-2010 membership year or bronze medals must meet two given $200 plus a certificate. Councils began April 1, but it’s not too late to start mandatory requirements: conducting a may use the award money however the planning for the Medal of Honor minimum of 12 council meetings during members wish, though most councils Program level your council would like the membership year for a gold medal, achieving medals of honor use the to achieve. For more details about the nine for a silver medal, or six for a monetary award to support council program or to request a Medal of Honor bronze medal, and achieving a net gain activities and local community projects. Program packet, contact the Fraternal in fraternal members for the Membership gain is also essential to Department at (800) 848-0123, membership year. achieving a medal of honor. Member ext. 126, or at [email protected]. Particular guidelines must be transfers do not count as part of a Program materials are also available by followed in order for councils to qualify council’s membership gain when visiting the For Members area of UCT’s for the Medal of Honor Program. All attempting to qualify for the Medal of website at www.uct.org.

the SAMPLEcase 9 JOIN HANDS DAY 2009 Youth and adults come together to make a difference in their local communities

ow in its ninth year, JOIN HANDS DAY has become a noted day of service sponsored byN America’s fraternal benefit societies that helps to develop relationships between young people and adults through volunteerism. JOIN HANDS DAY gives fraternal benefit societies and volunteer organizations the opportunity to reach out to people they don’t know, to connect generations and to develop new relationships.

On the first Saturday in May - and actually throughout the year - fraternalists and non-fraternalists alike came together to make a difference in their communities through helpful Tayler Jefferies, left, Nicole Schwarz, and Jaimie Godard prepare to package hampers for projects that connected youth and adults. Glenboro, Manitoba’s annual Christmas Cheer program. The youth worked with Glenboro’s To date, nine UCT councils have Council 943 to collect, package and distribute food items to a number of area families and reported JOIN HANDS DAY activities. individuals in need. Whether it was cleaning up local make door hangers and necklaces with organization’s founding members that cemeteries and parks, assisting with and for the residents of St. Joseph’s are buried at the cemetery. community festivals or collecting food Retirement Home. Cookies and punch n Six members of Frontier Council items for underprivileged individuals, were served and everyone involved 727, Cheyenne, Wyo., along with 15 members throughout the United States enjoyed the sharing experience. Frontier Youth and the youth of Venture and Canada - and the youth they Crew 1093 participated in a Greenway partnered with - made a difference right n Six members of M.J. Terapak Clean-Sweep to pick up trash along the where they live. Council 144, Columbus, Ohio, joined with five youth and four coaches from greenway and nearby Crow Creek. The n Twenty-two members of the Linden Youth groups cleared debris for Cranbrook, B.C. Council 1023 and 75 Association to clean two hours and then local youth came together to make Vietnam and Korean celebrated their Cranbrook’s 24th Annual Kootenay War veterans’ markers endeavor with pizza and Children’s Festival a success. The groups at Columbus’ historic soft drinks. participated in the free festival’s setup Greenlawn Cemetery. n Several members of and coordination of activities such as Upon completion of Ocala, Fla. Council 808 cookie decorating, the Crazy Hair Tent, the event, everyone and area youth came Plant a Flower, and the Hop Sack Race, enjoyed hotdogs and together to participate in as well as supplying refreshments to all soft drinks provided a Soap Box Derby rally volunteers and entertainers. by Greenlawn SM and banquet. Certificates n Five members of Capitol Council Cemetery volunteers. of appreciation were 95, Springfield, Ill., joined hands with The UCT members presented to three Little Flower Girl Scout Troop #6538 and later visited the graves community leaders Little Flower Girl Scout Troop #6423 to of two of the during the banquet. 10 AUTUMN2009 Members of the Minnedosa Western Riders 4-H Club concentrate on spreading wood chips along the walking trails of their community’s park during their JOIN HANDS DAY project with Minnedosa, Man. Council 926. Youth and adults from the n Members of Neepawa, Man. the hampers to the homes of local Linden Youth Association Council 924 and youth from the 4-H underprivileged families. in Columbus, Ohio, work Silver Spurs joined forces to spruce up n Two members of Janesville, Wis. at cleaning up a war the Beautiful Plains Agricultural Society Council 108, four adults from Special veteran’s marker at grounds after the Silver Spurs’ all-day Olympics, and five youth came together Greenlawn Cemetery. The achievement event. The youth and to conduct a Seeds of Hope campaign association joined with Columbus’ M.J. Terapak adults cleaned up the Agri Complex to raise funds for people with Building, the outside arena, and the Council 144 for its JOIN intellectual disabilities. The groups put HANDS DAY event. Porky’s Palace dining area, removing in a total of 30 volunteer hours and paper, plastic bottles, and any mess the raised $350 through their efforts. horses may have left behind. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a picnic at Porky’s Palace. Members of Capitol Council 95, Springfield, n Members of Minnedosa, Man. Ill., Little Flower Girl Council 926 and the Minnedosa Scout Troop #6538, Western Riders 4-H Club worked and Little Flower Girl together to spread wood chips along Scout Troop #6423 the walking trails of their community’s team up to make door park. Following the event, hangers and necklaces wheelbarrows and rakes were put away for the residents of St. Joseph’s Retirement and a celebratory barbecue was held. Home. t n Twelve members of Glenboro, Man. Council 943 and eight UCT youth, as well as students from Glenboro Collegiate, joined hands in December 2008 to collect food for the community’s Christmas Cheer program. The groups also helped to package and distribute

JOIN HANDS DAY 2010 The 10th annual JOIN HANDS DAY event will officially take place on Save the Date the first Saturday in May 2010, though councils may conduct their JOIN HANDS DAY events at any time during the year. For more information about May 1, 2010 coordinating an event, contact the Fraternal Department at (800) 848-0123, ext. 126, or at [email protected]. You may also visit the JOIN HANDS DAY page of UCT’s website at www.uct.org, or visit the official JOIN HANDS DAY website atwww.joinhandsday.org .

the SAMPLEcase 11 A golden anniversary The May E. Tisdale Educational Trust Fund prepares to celebrate 50 years

Columbus, Ohio, administered. 010 marks the 50th with May E. The May E. anniversary of the May E. Tisdale of the Tisdale Tisdale Educational Trust Fund, Minnesota-North Educational Trust which2 awards college Dakota Auxiliary 50 Fund Committee is scholarships to the children and Grand Council still made up of elected temporary seven Auxiliary grandchildren of UCT members. Supreme Established by UCT’s Supreme Past Supreme Chairman. When Counselors who Auxiliary, the program is the Supreme are appointed each administered by Auxiliary Past Auxiliary was year by the Supreme Counselors and is officially Supreme supported through memorials, recognized and its Counselor. The first annual committee, which convention held consists of a in 1936, May E. Tisdale was made its president, vice-president, secretary- first Auxiliary Past Supreme Counselor. treasurer and four directors, meets at the The number of scholarships awarded In 1958 May E. Tisdale helped to annual Supreme Session to review the through the fund each year varies develop and present to the auxiliary the scholarship applications received according to the contributions received. idea of a scholarship fund for the throughout the year and grant In 2009 30 scholarships of $500 each purpose of providing educational scholarships. Scholarship awards have were awarded. As part of the assistance to the children of UCT ranged from $50 for one recipient in 1961 celebration of the fund’s golden members. In 1960, the auxiliary’s silver to this year’s $500 each to 30 recipients. anniversary, the May E. Tisdale anniversary, the plan for the May E. Educational Trust Fund Committee is The 2009 May E. Tisdale Educational Tisdale Educational Trust Fund was Trust Fund scholarship recipients are: u “going for the gold” by setting a goal of presented and approved. granting 50 scholarships of $500 each to qualified applicants. An amount of $17.50 was provided to inaugurate the scholarship fund. The Scholarship applications may be When UCT was founded in 1888 - nucleus of the fund consisted of obtained from Sandra Stough, and for many years after - it was a proceeds from bonds and accrued chairperson, P.O. Box 429, Dillsburg, fraternal organization specifically interest; it was perpetuated by gifts, PA 17019. Applications are also restricted to male commercial travelers, donations, and memorial contributions. available by contacting the Home better known as traveling salesmen It was determined that only the interest Office’s Fraternal Department at or drummers. earnings of the May E. Tisdale (800) 848-0123, ext. 126, or at As time passed, the wives, mothers Educational Trust Fund, plus gifts, [email protected], or by visiting the and daughters of UCT members felt a contributions, and memorials would be For Members area of UCT’s Web site need for their own organization. They used to sustain the fund and that it at www.uct.org. Applications may also had issues they wished to support and would be administered by a committee opinions they wanted to voice. Like of seven Auxiliary Past Supreme be obtained from Grand Counselors, their male counterparts, they wished to Counselors. Scholarships would be Grand Secretaries, Grand socialize, grow, and become leaders in awarded in the amount of $500 each Promotional Chairpersons, and local their communities. They worked to be and eligible applicants had to be in secretaries. All applications are due recognized at the local, Grand and undergraduate studies and be members by no later than June 15, 2010. Supreme levels of UCT, eventually or children/grandchildren of members. establishing the organization’s Supreme In 1994 the Supreme Auxiliary Contributions to the fund may be sent Auxiliary, or as it was more commonly merged with the Supreme Council. One to Carolyn Dobschensky, secretary- known, the Ladies’ Auxiliary. of the terms of the merger was that the treasurer, 2478 Van Wormer Road, The first temporary session of the May E. Tisdale Educational Trust Fund Saginaw, MI 48609. Supreme Auxiliary was held in 1933 in would be kept intact as structured and

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Last fall Past Supreme Counselor Past Lorin Stough and his wife, Auxiliary Supreme Past Supreme Counselor Sandy Counselor Wes Stough, embarked on a “UCT visit” to Cosman, left, Sandy the American and Canadian northeast. Stough, and The trip was a result of years of Florence Cosman invitations from UCT friends for the pause while taking couple to visit. in the sights during The Stough’s journeys took them the Stough’s trip to first to the New England area, where Saint John, N.B. Supreme Past Counselor and Chairman they visited with Past Supreme Counselor Al Maddalena and his wife, Lorin Stough, left, of the Board Keith Ward presents a Sandy Stough, commemorative plaque to newly-elected Pat, and with Past Supreme Counselor Peter Whitmore and his wife, Connie Donna Marshall, Supreme Sentinel Robert (“Bob”) and Past Supreme Kellogg in honor of Coldwater, Mich. From there it was on to the gateway to Atlantic Canada - the province of Counselor Bob Council 452’s 100th anniversary. Bob is Marshall enjoy the also Council 452’s past senior counselor. New Brunswick - and good times with Past Supreme Counselor Wes Cosman beauty of a brisk The council celebrated the milestone Nova Scotia day event with a dinner and reception. and his wife, Florence; Past Supreme Counselor J.L. Paul LeBlanc and his during a tour of wife, Doris; Past Supreme Counselor Halifax. With so Doug Sparks and his wife, Lois; and many UCT friends Past Grand Counselor Kevin McCarville visiting the area, and his wife, Alice, among others. Bob decided The couple’s final destination was starting his own Nova Scotia, where they visited with tour company Past Supreme Counselor Bob Marshall wasn’t a bad idea! and his wife, Donna. The Marshalls had just spent time showing new The Stoughs Supreme Secretary-Treasurer Jerry prepare to visit Past Supreme Counselor G. Mike Thomas and his wife, Debbie, the one of Nova McComber, right, congratulates Tucker splendors of their province and were Scotia’s historic Gibson, whom Ardmore, Okla. Council delighted to once again play tour lighthouses during 151 sponsored to Boys State, a student guides for fellow members. their visit to the leadership and citizenship program held The Stoughs found their fraternal province. each year in the United States. Mike is travels both exciting and memorable the secretary-treasurer of Council 151; and will long cherish the time spent Tucker is a student at Plainview High with their UCT friends. They look School in Ardmore. forward to another trip soon.

14 AUTUMN2009 INmemoriam MEMBERSHIPawards We extend our congratulations to the following members for achieving 60 and 50 years of membership in UCT. 2007 Fraternalist of the This list reflects membership awards for May 2009 through July 2009. Please note that only those members Year William G. Hiles receiving their awards during these months are included in this list. 60 Years 83 Mark R. Adams 335 George F. Oesterreich 621 Neil R. Marshall UCT’s 2007 Fraternalist of 1 Flavel J. Heyman 83 Leonard R. Wilson 337 Walter J. Schmidt 626 Charles W. Cragg 3 Hale H. Ashcraft 86 James D. Galloway 350 Dennis M. Gruver 626 James E. Drolte the Year William G. (“Bill”) 3 Scott E. Brock 86 Francis R. Mehmel 414 Walter A. Carroll 655 Benoit Brault 35 Ralph Looney 86 Bill Pitts 414 Donald M. McClellan 661 Wayne A. Sebo Hiles, 86, of Lexington, Ky., 43 Eugene W. Lepeak 86 Paul B. Sandahl 414 Lawrence B. Shapiro 663 Donald E. White passed away May 25, 2009. 43 Alex Zacharko 89 James V. Hill 414 Uzell Smith 665 Ward J. Ramsay 81 Earl L. Williams 89 Ralph Rush 417 Alfred J. Archambault 694 Thomas J. Blaser A WWII veteran of the Army 83 Floyd L. Claggett 93 James D. Tretter 417 Benjamin E. Bardin 694 Robert C. Hiszak 86 Leopold Cretnik 95 Ralph N. Morrisett 417 William R. Chase 694 Thomas J. Rodgers Air Force, Bill was a 60 year 93 Robert L. Wilson 100 Fred G. Stauffacher 417 Calvin C. Engle 694 Donald R. Waire 174 Andrew G. Boseman 104 James P. K. Gordon 448 Robert F. Topp 720 Robert S. Combs employee of Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, beginning 182 Clarence E. Birdsell 106 Elmer L. Speer 452 Kenneth M. Harmon 735 Robert L. Ferguson 182 Richard E. Pearson 106 Robert T. Trujillo 452 Walter E. Pierson 752 Charles D. Hickam his service to the firm in 1949 and working 195 Marland G. Langley 108 Stanley J. Mulrooney 465 Richard E. Dumbaugh 752 James W. Hickam continuously until his death. 211 Robert G. Loomis 128 Armond E. Fehrman 474 Robert I. Griego 752 David T. Hyatt 216 Henry T. Lorence 128 Bernard H. Jones 478 Perry E. McClellan 752 Charles T. Wiscaver 223 James R. Solberg 151 William H. Stromberg 494 Jack D. Talbert 775 John Guerrera An active member of Lexington’s Bluegrass 266 Raymond A. Stewart 156 Richard M. Like 499 Elton J. Odum 778 Harris P. Mikelson Council 89 for more than 50 years, Bill served 284 Allan Lyons 174 Howard Buchanan 508 Michael C. Hennessey 788 Winston B. McGill 350 Robert K. Worth 174 Buford O. Firebaugh 508 Robert J. Notestiin 822 Frank P. Cali through both the local council and the Ky.-Va.-W.Va.- 403 Alfonso A. De Masi 174 Dossie W. Sowers 508 Robert B. Shoots 822 Richard J. Colby 414 Burton M. Cosman 174 William Webb 508 Melvin R. Stebleton 822 Salvatore C. Giunta Md.-D.C. Grand council line offices, receiving his 499 William P. Cambre 182 Harry E. De Groot 523 J. D. Hazel 822 Paul J. Piazza Past Counselor and Past Grand Counselor honors. He 508 Edward M. Obringer 186 Donald R. Toti 532 Harold J. Knudsen 823 John J. Broderick 532 Vernon R. Fowler 195 Leo P. Charest 534 Joseph F. Singer 823 Theodore J. Le Blanc was a Past Supreme Chaplain and was named UCT’s 621 Robert H. Grimminger 203 Doyne Wiles 548 Baxter C. Young 823 William E. Spence 621 Joseph P. Marino 209 William E. Kane 569 Avery G. Lett 894 Martin E. Foley 2007 Fraternalist of the Year at the organization’s 687 Paul E. Kroll 209 Lloyd E. Kisner 590 Richard M. Arnold 915 Thomas S. Palermo 695 Kenneth G. Wooten 209 Harry B. Rinker 590 Richard J. Thompson 1016 Andrew G. Demchuk 120th annual Supreme Session in Austin, Texas. The 752 William W. Moffatt 209 J. Marion Wine 590 William D. Yingling award is the highest honor UCT gives for fraternal 1004 James R. Bonar 211 Joseph W. Castleman 1046 J. G. F. Sims 211 Robert L. Jackson service to the organization and the community. 211 Jerry L. Piercy 50 Years 211 William A. Sturman In his community Bill consistently donated to and 11 Roy E. York 213 Dwaine J. Sevier 14 Ray O. Falls 213 Walter E. Woolson INrecognition organized fund-raisers for Commandry Knights 14 William M. Taylor 226 John T. Hartzog 14 David A. Whitten 226 Eugene F. Simmons Templar Eye Foundation for the research and treatment 15 James H. Hawkins 242 Dexter D. Cox United Commercial Travelers is pleased to extend its of eye cancer. In addition, he was actively involved with 29 Richard E. Alfes 242 Charles H. Stanley appreciation to the following members who have 41 Bernard J. Buchholz 261 Robert J. Newkirk sponsored three or more new or reinstated members. organizing drug awareness programs and senior 41 William J. Yoder 275 Homer L. Pryor Numbers reflect applications approved by the Home 43 Aloysius A. Heintskill 284 Kenneth E. Brown citizens projects as well as serving as an Elder, Chairman 43 Dave H. Wendling 284 Eric A. Westlake Office between April 1, 2009, and July 31, 2009. 67 Nicholas J. Rossi 313 William J. Evans of the Board, and Trustee at Arlington Christian Church. 70 Jerry A. Fine 325 James McFall A.C.T.- UCT Dominion Indiana 80 John F. Hentz 335 Donald F. Hudson 1002 Alcide Blaquiere...... 6 4 Michael Kurtz...... 6 Young people were especially important to Bill. 81 Samuel T. Vicchrilli 335 David R. Nelson 1024 Gerald E. Folwark...... 4 4 John L. Whalen...... 4 1049 Norman D. Pellerin...... 4 Each year he purchased circus tickets to distribute to 1024 Robert C. Clarke...... 3 Iowa underprivileged youth and he made sure that 1027 Lyle E. Silzer...... 3 939 Mark E. Finken...... 92 1022 Graham Smith...... 3 939 Janet L. Henning...... 4 Council 89 sponsored at least one high school boy Atlantic Manitoba-Saskatchewan and girl to the American Legion’s Boys State and PGCdeaths 827 Linda Boudreau...... 4 266 Kathleen Chisholm...... 42 758 Ernest C. Brian...... 3 448 Roxanne L. Trumbley...... 3 Girls State programs each year. He also served on This list reflects reported Past Grand Counselor 827 Daniel Pare...... 3 the board of the Scottish Rite Childhood Language deaths from April 1, 2009, through July 31, 2009. Michigan Colorado-Wyoming 452 David H. McKay...... 6 Center and Clinic, which administers aid to children Harry J. Campbell ...... Colby, Kan. Council 873 727 Gerald T. Pauli...... 3 452 Robert J. Kellogg...... 4 Melvin H. Cox ...... Hastings, Neb. Council 109 43 Robert C. Russett...... 4 with speech disorders. Leon C. Gauthier ...... Danielson, Conn. Council 734 Georgia-Florida- 29 William A. Garrett...... 3 Virgil R. Pickering ...... Hastings, Neb. Council 109 Alabama In addition to UCT, Bill was a very active member of Theodore L. Prescott ...... Elkhart, Ind. Council 540 808 Paul M. Halman...... 3 Mississippi-Louisiana several Masonic bodies including Lexington Lodge #1 Reo S. Wright ...... Many, La. Council 872 695 Al Shears...... 3 499 Calvin P. Bajon...... 4 F&AM, Devotion Lodge #160 F&AM (Past Master), York Nebraska 569 Lester L. Kinnison...... 3 Rite Bodies that includes Webb Commandry #1 (Past Medicare Part D New York Commander), Washington Council #1 R.S.M. (Past 417 Earl L. Clark...... 5 Master), and Lexington Chapter #1 R.A.M. He was also The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America (UCT) has Ohio a member of Lexington Scottish Rite 33º (Treasurer, 144 Christopher Ruttinger.....35 partnered with SilverScript Insurance 144 Benjamin R. Kimble...... 20 Valley of Lexington), and the Scottish Rite Language 144 Karen Fredricks...... 12 Company, a national Medicare Part D 144 Matthew Timmerman.....12 Center (Board Member). He was a member of the provider, to offer UCT members 144 Christopher Alberta...... 7 Oleika Shrine Temple, the Royal Order of Scotland, the 144 Thomas A. Schueth...... 7 prescription drug coverage. Go to 144 David J. Kurtz...... 5 Royal Order of Jesters, Lexington Court 121 (Past http://uct.silverscript.com to learn 144 Melinda Van Order...... 5 144 Sue N. Croft...... 4 Director), and the Masonic Temple Association of more about Medicare Part D, the 144 Shirley Jacobson...... 4 benefits of prescription drug 144 Charles G. Judah...... 4 Lexington (Past President and Board Member). 144 William H. Cain...... 3 He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Virginia coverage and how UCT, along with 144 Gladys A. Hall...... 3 SilverScript, can meet your 144 Larry Hardy...... 3 Freeman Hiles; a son, William G. (“Bill”) Hiles, Jr.; a prescription needs. Texas granddaughter, Alexandra Hiles; very special friends, 934 Dianna Loafman...... 11 Ted and Patsy Walter; and a multitude of other friends. http://uct.silverscript.com

the SAMPLEcase 15 2 0 0 9 • 2 0 1 0 “United... Caring Together” is the theme for the 2009-2010 membership year. United...Caring Together United... Many times we all have had the Caring Together United...Caring thought about what we could do if we suddenly won the lottery or came into a Together United...Caring Together substantial inheritance. We would love to support every cause because they are United...Caring Together United... worthy and we want to contribute. I have concluded that it is the Earn awards from top journey we take together that makes giving fun! Individually Caringbrands such as Sony,Together United...Caring most of us can accomplish little for a variety of reasons. But if Apple, Prada, Weber, we unite and care together, we accomplish so much more, make TogetherMovado, Garman, United...Caring Together new friends, and truly enjoy the experience. Maui Jim, Black & Decker, Microsoft, By working together with our members and with others we United...Caring Together United... and much, much can do great things. We can gain notice for UCT and increase more! the number of fraternal members we need to keep our councils Caring Together United...Caring active and our communities healthy. I challenge you to leave a UCT legacy by sponsoring at least one new member during Together United...Caring Together the 2009-2010 membership year. UCT is and has always been about “People Helping People.” Every day is a new day – United...Caring Together United... a new chance to make a difference. Let’s do it together. As a special thank you for sponsoring Caring Together United...Caring your first member, you will receive this Survival LED flashlight/FM scan radio Together United...Caring Together with 6V Dynamo handle charger – ideal for emergency, home, auto, camping, fishing and more, with my theme UCT printed on the handle. Thank you Membership Development for all that you do. I look forward to working with all of you. wards James V. Walsh A Supreme Counselor 2008-2009 Program * *Important rules information Only new or reinstated insured members sponsored through one of UCT’s non-commissionable products and/or fraternal membership qualify for award credits. Products may not be available in all states and provinces. Applications must be received and approved at the Home Office between April 1, 2009, and March 31, 2010. Reinstated members must have been out at least 12 months for their sponsors to receive award credits. The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America reserves the right to substitute an award with an item of equal or higher value.