For Members of The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America A Fraternal Benefit Society UCT.org Winter 2014

UCT’s 2015 convention heads to Wichita, !

Special hockey teams start receiving their Kaye Trainers

UCT’s scholarships – helping students realize their dreams Increasing UCT Local Council Awareness Alliance, Ohio Council 261 wins UCT Photo Contest!

ongrats to UCT’s Alliance, Ohio Council 261 for Cwinning the July- September 2014 quarter of our UCT Photo Contest!

The photo of a young golfer getting ready to tee off in the 25th Annual Alliance Junior Golf Tournament sponsored by Council 261 met all of the judge’s requirements – and earned the council a $500 prize! Watch for the October-December winner to be announced in early December. PLEASE NOTE: The UCT Photo Contest is Here’s how the designed, in part, to help increase contest works: local council activity and UCT brand ●● Send ACTION awareness. Make sure you’re creating a UCT photos of your presence in your photos by using UCT signs your council’s We’ll also announce the winner on council’s and banners and by wearing UCT T-shirts. name and our website and Facebook page. If you need banners and T-shirts, contact community number, ●● There can be no consecutive quarter service Sandy Shafer at [email protected] or at details about 800.848.0123, Ext. 146, and she can help winners, and each council is eligible projects and the action to win a maximum of $1,000 per year. events to UCT’s you purchase them. Doing so will give you taking place in Public Relations an edge in the photo contest and the photo, and 2015 contest quarters are: increase local council recognition Department. the names of any January-March – Photos due by Jan. 31 in your community at the Photos may be individuals in the April-June – Photos due by April 30 same time! emailed to photo in left-to-right July-September – Photos dues by July 31 [email protected] or mailed order. Include your October-December – Photos due by Oct. 31 to: UCT, Attn: UCT Photo Contest, name and email address or 1801 Watermark Dive, Suite 100, phone number so we can contact What are you waiting for? Send us Columbus, OH 43215. you if your photo wins the contest! your photos today – you might just win ●● Each council may submit up to FIVE ●● At the beginning of the second big! So, get out your cameras and cell photos per quarter. Please note month of each quarter home office phones and start shooting photos now. that by submitting your council’s judges will choose the most photos you are granting UCT appealing, action-oriented photos permission to use them for as finalists, and these photos will be FIND OUT MORE promotional purposes. You may posted on our website at submit photos taken since Jan. 1, UCT.org and on our Facebook page If you have questions about 2014. See below for quarterly at www.facebook.com/UCTinAction the contest or taking attention- submission deadlines. Make sure to for viewing only. getting photos, contact the designate that your photos are for ●● Home office judges will determine the photo contest. Public Relations Department the winner early in the third month at [email protected] or at ●● of the quarter, and we’ll notify the Make sure to send information 800.848.0123, Ext. 130. about each photo that includes individual who submitted the photo.

2 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 Note from President David Burt

As we head into the holidays and look forward to 2015, it’s a good time for us to reflect on UCT’s journey and UCT.org Volume 161, Number 3 InteractiveWinter 2014 how we can help make it a more contents positive one. We lost about 4,670 Click & GO members last year, and we can’t afford What’s Inside to continue experiencing these kinds of losses. Fewer members means less 2 Alliance, Ohio Council 261 wins UCT Photo good works conducted in communities Contest! throughout North America, and there a lot of individuals who depend on us. UCT currently has around 57,700 members. 4 UCT’s 2015 convention heads to Wichita! Let’s all make it a goal to help increase that number before 6 Special hockey teams start receiving their Kaye March 31, 2015. As I’ve said before, without your help sponsoring new trainers members, UCT’s journey could end, and that would be a 8 For members – great benefits & savings shame because our spirit of community and compassion makes such a difference in the lives of so many others. Take a 10 Public awareness of your UCT local council… look at this issue of The Sample Case and you’ll see what a it’s time to start creating it! difference our Kaye Trainer Capital Campaign is making in 12 Members in Action the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental UCT members impacting their communities disabilities. Read about our Members in Action and you’ll find UCT members volunteering and raising money to battle 14 UCT scholarships - helping students realize blood cancers, help the homeless and underprivileged, their dreams eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault, and lift up 15 In Recognition/Membership Awards/ children with disabilities. And that’s just a small sample of what UCT does every day throughout the U.S. and Canada. PRP Deaths UCT was founded on the belief that members could be of Bonus Online Content service to others where it was needed, when it was needed, to those that could use a helping hand. Today, 127 years later, 16 2nd annual UCT alternative council training that legacy lives on. Our community service, our session another smash! scholarships, our benefits, and the many programs we 17 You can help the May E. Tisdale Scholarship provide all make a difference. But we need new members to On the cover: This special hockey help us continue doing good. Fund help students! player with the Pittsburgh Emperors The next leg of UCT’s journey is up to us. That’s why I’m 18 UCT employees give backteam yearin Pittsburgh, ‘round Pa., is all smiles asking all of you to make every effort to sponsor at least one as she tries out the teams new Kaye new member before the end of the membership year. Get out 19 Some simple (but terrific)Trainer. ideas The trainer for helpswinter special in your communities and let people know about UCT and donations hockey athletes with developmental your local council. If you’re not sure where to start, read and intellectual disabilities learn to On the cover: This special hockey player with the Pittsburgh Emperors team about how to create UCT awareness in this issue of The skate more safely. The team Sample Case. Or contact the home office for help, or call me. in Pittsburgh, Pa., is all smiles as she triesreceived out the its teams device new during Kaye the Trainer. UCT Reach out to others and invite them to know more about and The trainer helps special hockey athletesKaye with Trainer developmental International and Capital intellectual disabilities learn to skate moreCampaign’s safely. The Celebration team received Month its in become a part of this special organization. Do your part to device during the UCT Kaye Trainer InternationalOctober. CapitalCheck out Campaign’s the Celebration help keep UCT moving forward. Celebration Month in October. Check outMonth the Celebration story on Page Month 6 forstory details! on Page 6 for details! Thank you. The Order of United Commercial Travelers of America Instituted Jan. 16, 1888 — Columbus, Ohio Board of Governors 2013-2014 Home Office 614.487.9680 Toll-free: 800.848.0123 President David Burt, Lancaster, OH Canadian Office 403.277.0745 Toll-free: 800.267.2371 Vice President Thomas Hoffman, Pasadena, TX Home Office Management Team Chairman of the Board Robert Kellogg, Jackson, MI Chief Executive Officer Joseph Hoffman Secretary-Treasurer Gerald Thomas, Westerville, OH Senior Vice President and CFO Kevin Hecker Director Gorden Woodworth, Dartmouth, NS Vice President, Information Technology Ronald Ives Director Numan Loafman, Aledo, TX Fraternal Director Sandy Shafer Director Chris Phelan, Calgary, AB Sales Director Justin Hamill Board Member George Bohn, Highland, CA Chief Agent for Canada Barry Spencer Like us on Facebook UCTinAction Board Member Jerry Giff, Sudbury, ON Editor Linda Fisher Chaplain Richard Gruszecki, Beloit, OH Art Director David Knapp www.uct.org | the Sample case 3 UCT’s 2015 convention heads to

Your adventure begins at the 128th annual UCT Convention taking place orothy clicked her heels June 28-July 1, 2015, at the Hyatt Regency Wichita, so mark your three times to get back calendars and start making plans to visit to Kansas, and we’re Kansas’ largest city! D You’ll experience hospitality at its betting you’ll be anxious to do finest at theHyatt Regency Wichita. Set along the Arkansas River in the heart of the same after you’ve visited the city’s downtown, the Hyatt is one of the premier luxury hotels in Kansas Wichita, a one-time cattle offering newly renovated guestrooms with scenic river or city views, the town turned modern, HARVEST Kitchen/Bar, and Perks booming city, where the spirit Coffee and More. Other amenities include a heated indoor pool, two of the Old West lives on. whirlpools, a 24 hour StayFit™ gym, a 500 space parking garage, and a helpful staff to see to your every need.

What’s happening in Wichita There’s no end to the activities you can indulge in while visiting Wichita. To get a feel for the early pioneer days, visit the recreated village at the , a living history museum where you can experience life in the 1870s by immersing yourself in a sampling of the sights, sounds and activities common to a Midwestern cattle town. For a slightly more eccentric experience, visit the Museum of Ancient Treasures, which has everything from a baseball signed by to the , home to Clifton Square, Lincoln Heights Joe DiMaggio to a shrunken head. The over 350 species of animals. And, if Village or the Delano district. From Indian Center Museum features works baseball’s your game, you can head world-class chocolate at Cocoa Dolce by Plains Indian artists. Wichita is an over to Lawrence Dumont Stadium to Artisan Chocolates and Cero’s Candies, aircraft manufacturing center, and the check out the Wichita Wingnuts. to uniquely-crafted hats at Hatman honors Eight distinctive shopping districts Jack’s Wichita Hat Works, to quality pioneers in the field, as well as housing make Wichita a shopper’s paradise. The western wear at Shelplers - Wichita has model planes. For those who dare, the major shopping destinations - Towne something to match everyone’s Kansas Underground Salt Museum East Square, Towne West Square, shopping whim. takes you 650 feet below the earth’s Bradley Fair and NewMarket Square Wichita stays up when the sun goes surface to experience salt mining - house national and local retailers down: there’s nightlife and cuisine for all first-hand. while the Waterfront offers high-end tastes. More than 1,000 restaurants in the For nature and wildlife, check out shops and lakeside restaurants. For an city reflect the community’s appetite for Botanica’s lovely gardens or head over eclectic shopping excursion, visit diverse international cuisine, some of

4 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 the finest steaks in the world, and quirky one-of-a-kind Wichita traditions. After a few days of dining decisions, you’ll see why Livability.com called Wichita a “Top The Top 8 FREE Things to Do in Wichita 10 Surprising Foodie City.” ●● Window shop in Old Town. It’s fun ●● Check out the outdoor sculptures Whether you’re looking for a place to just to be in Old Town, peering into around town. Whether you’re relax and sip wine or a place to party warehouses-turned-retail stores and driving or walking around downtown the night away, Wichita’s Old Town has restaurants and walking along the – or really anywhere in Wichita – what you need. An historic area in the brick paths. Of course, you won’t be you’ll likely come across a sculpture heart of the city and just a short walk or able to resist actually going in to that’s beautiful, interesting, or shuttle trip from the Hyatt, Old Town some of them, which include a few downright surprising. charms with its brick-lined streets and trendy local eateries (and drinkeries), a museum filled with treasures from collection of converted brick around the world, and an all-digital warehouses dating back to the mid- movie theater that serves a full food 1800s – and it satisfies with its nearly 50 and bar menu directly to you at your restaurants and bars for the perfect seat while you’re watching night out on the town. the movie. Start your night by dining at Sabor, ●● Visit Wichita’s favorite hotspot for Latin during the lighting of the “Ring of cuisine, grabbing sushi at Hana Café or Fi r e.” The centerpiece of Wichita, this Wasabi, or eat a delicious burger at striking sculpture by Blackbear Bosin Public at the Brickyard or The stands at the confluence of the Big Pumphouse. Your night can go and Little Arkansas Rivers. At ●● Take in the Waltzing Waters Show anywhere from there. Relax and listen nightfall throughout the year, the at the Waterwalk Fountain. Each to live music on the patio at Oeno’s Ring of Fire surrounding the Keeper Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from Wine Bar or Mort’s Cigar Bar. Try of the Plains is lit for 15 minutes. May through October, enjoy a 10-15 handmade ales at River City Brewery ●● Stop in to the Great Plains Nature minute choreographed show with or enjoy a full list of craft beers at Old Center. More than just a place to lights and music at noon, 8 p.m., 9 explore the wonders of Kansas p.m., and 10 p.m. Park for free in the Chicago or the Anchor. The options Gander Mountain parking garage, are plenty; the choices are yours. wildlife, the Great Plains Nature Center is a wonder of cooperation by the Waterwalk parking garage, or in the lot just across from the Watch for more convention three government agencies. The City of Wichita, the Kansas Department of boathouse. The fountain show won’t information coming your way soon Wildlife and Parks, and the U.S. Fish go on if winds are higher than 15 – and, in the meantime, start thinking and Wildlife Service all work together miles per hour. about joining us in Wichita. It’s not over to provide environmental education ●● Visit The WATER Center in Herman the rainbow, but it’s pretty darn close. to residents and visitors of South Hill Park. There are aquariums, For more details, check out Central Kansas. And it’s always free. interactive displays, and www.gowichita.com. ●● Enjoy the Riverside Park Zoo and knowledgeable staff who make it all Fountain. At the approximate center come alive. Tours of the groundwater of the city of Wichita, you’ll find treatment plant are also available. Riverside Park. Flanked by the ●● Watch the sun set from anywhere. Arkansas River on three sides, this The Kansas sky is transformed by park features a children’s fire-lit clouds at sunset on any given playground, an interactive fountain, day in Wichita. If you drive just five and a Kansas Wildlife Exhibit that minutes outside the city limits, locals call the “Riverside Zoo.” You can ordinary fields stretching out to the stay entertained for hours here horizon take on a golden glow. The without paying a cent. view can be breathtaking.

www.uct.org | the Sample case 5 Helping Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Special hockey teams start receiving their Kaye

Dogs, Baltimore, Md. Here are some Kaye Trainer to the special hockey team. Trainers! highlights from their celebrations! A pizza party was held after the presentation and athlete Sophia Reeves, Black Swamp Ice Frogs, 9, took to the ice to demonstrate how helpful the new training device is. “This onations have been Bowling Green, Ohio is Sophia’s second year on the team,” The first team to celebrate receiving a said Ice Frogs coach Mike Howick. “A steadily rolling in since we trainer was Bowling Green, Ohio’s month ago she could barely stand to be kicked off the UCT Kaye Black Swamp Ice Frogs on Oct. 11 at the on the ice for longer than 20 minutes; D Bowling Green State University (BGSU) now with the Kaye Trainer she doesn’t Trainer Capital Campaign at Ice Arena. want to come off it. What more can you our UCT Convention in July. The The Ice Frogs received their Kaye ask for?” Kaye Trainer, you’ll recall, is a Trainer thanks to UCT’s Baton Rouge Council 499 in Louisiana, which device for special hockey teams donated the full $2,500. What’s even The Pittsburgh Emperors, to use to teach athletes how to more impressive is that UCT Past Pittsburgh, Pa. International President Randy Young, The Pittsburgh Emperors received skate more safely. The objective along with UCT Mississippi-Louisiana their Kaye Trainer on Oct. 18 – and of the campaign is to raise Regional President Janelle Geautreaux, threw one heck of a party at $182,500 to supply every took time to travel to Bowling Green to Bladerunners Bethel Park to celebrate it! be on hand to personally present the In addition to the team members, American Special Hockey coaches and Association (ASHA) and Special parents on hand for the celebration, Hockey International (SHI) some special program with a Kaye Trainer. guests turned out as well. Taking To date, UCT members have part in the contributed more than $25,000 to the celebration were campaign to purchase Kaye Trainers for Jack Allen, mayor teams across the U.S. October was of Bethel Park; designated Kaye Trainer Celebration Sue Means, Month since four of the trainers were council member delivered during the month: Black of Allegheny Swamp Ice Frogs, Bowling Green, County District 5; Ohio; The Pittsburgh Emperors, and Heidi Hess, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Montgomery Cheetahs, Autism Society of Potomac, Md.; and Washington Ice Pittsburgh. UCT

6 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 training device! “The Kaye Trainer is fantastic,” said David Lucia, director of hockey operations and head coach for the Cheetahs. “We’ve used it the last two weekends since receiving it, and every time we’re finding new ways of using it.” Coach Sean Twombly echoed David’s enthusiasm for the trainer. “David and I are thrilled with the device, and its impact could be much greater than originally envisioned. While the device will certainly benefit those whose 4th annual UCT physical disabilities make it challenging Winter Hockey to skate, its impact as an instructive tool for those who need to work on nuanced Festival coming up! elements of skating may find it even We’re excited about the 4th more beneficial. The harness system annual UCT Winter Hockey creates a safe environment that builds Festival, which will take place Jan. confidence and allows athletes to stretch 17-18, 2015 at The Ice Station in beyond their comfort zones. The simple Valencia, Calif. We’re expecting fact that they know they won’t fall more than 10 teams from across changes the effort level.” North America to participate in this year’s festival – and we actually Washington Ice Dogs, have our first Canadian team, from Baltimore, Md. Nanaimo, already signed up! The Washington Ice Dogs also As you know, hosting an ice celebrated receiving their trainer on hockey festival means renting ice Oct. 18, and coaches and parents alike time and that’s not inexpensive. Community Outreach Manager Jen were thrilled with the prospects the You and your council can help by Chillinsky made the presentation, which device represents. “I want to thank was followed by a pizza party complete everyone at UCT for providing the Kaye becoming festival sponsors! Just with two celebratory cakes and a Trainer to the American Special Hockey choose the sponsorship level that demonstration of the Kaye Trainer. Association,” said parent Alena works for you and/or your council The Pittsburgh Emperors just formed Radushkovsky. “Because of the trainer, and send your donation to the this year, and team coaches and parents my daughter Polina can experience home office by Jan. 1. Sponsors of athletes recently came together to being part of a team and have so much will be recognized in the official form UCT Western Pennsylvania Special fun. We are so grateful for 2015 UCT Winter Hockey Festival Hockey Council 2006, with a focus on your generosity.” program and during the festival. developing the team and promoting Sponsorship levels include: special hockey throughout Western Pennsylvania. “I honestly believe our $500 - Center Ice Sponsor whole team is in shock,” said Jamie $350 - Red Line Sponsor Stophel, Council 2006’s secretary- $200 - Blue Line Sponsor treasurer. “Since we’re a new team, this opportunity couldn’t have come at a $100 - Penalty Box Sponsor better time for our players. The Your support will help make this Pittsburgh Emperors would like to thank year’s festival another memorable UCT for their amazing generosity and event for participating athletes with support. We love our new Kaye Trainer!” developmental and intellectual disabilities. Send your contribution Montgomery Cheetahs, Please continue to support this campaign and help us reach our goal of providing every special by Dec. 1, 2014, to: UCT, c/o Potomac, Md. hockey program with a Kaye Trainer. Most Sandy Shafer, 1801 Watermark The Montgomery Cheetahs special importantly, THANK YOU to all who have already Dr., Suite 100, Columbus, Ohio hockey team hired a professional donated to the campaign! Remember, when you 43215. Contact Sandy at photographer and videographer to donate the full $2,500 for a device, your name or [email protected] or at document their Kaye Trainer unveiling council’s name will be proudly displayed on the 800.848.0123, Ext. 146, with and practice on Oct. 18. Athletes UCT Kaye Trainer Donor Wall of Fame at the UCT any questions. couldn’t wait to hit the ice with the new Home Office.

www.uct.org | the Sample case 7 Providing Members with Great Benefits & Savings Additional benefits and discounts that come with your UCT membership

eing a UCT member means having access to a variety of great benefits Band savings. Check out what we have to offer! Member Benefits for all members ●● Disaster Relief (Foundation Fund) - Provides possible financial assistance in the event of a major disaster to your home like a fire, flood or tornado. ●● Widows’ and Orphans’ Benefit - May provide financial assistance for your spouse and/or children if they can’t meet necessary living expenses after your death. ●● Fraternal Benevolent Benefit - May provide financial assistance for your dependent spouse and/or children if you become permanently physically or mentally incapacitated.

U.S. Discounts U.S. Take advantage of ●● Car Rental accommodations like free Wi-Fi, Discounts – HBO, ESPN, CNN, and pets stay free! Provides discounts ●● CruisesOnly Discount - Members with Avis and receive the lowest cruise prices Budget when backed by the only 110% Best you’re traveling in Price Guarantee in the industry. the U.S. Compare thousands of cruises ●● Motel 6 Discount - UCT members from the world’s top fleets save 10% at any of the 1,100+ (all departing from a variety of U.S. pet-friendly) Motel 6 locations in ports. the U.S. and Canada. ●● Endless Vacation Rentals ●● Wyndham Hotels Discount Discount - Offers 10% off vacation - Members receive 20% off the rentals when you book online “Best Available Rate” at nearly or call. 7,000 participating hotels ●● TNT Vacations - Offers you an worldwide including upscale exclusive UCT International 5% hotels, all-inclusive resorts and member discount and “Price Match cost-effective hotels. Plus” on more than 900 destinations ●● Red Roof Inn - Saves you 15% in Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, discount on stays at all 350 Europe, Asia and the U.S., as well as locations across 41 states in the on airlines and hotels.

8 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 Canada Member Benefit ●● UCT Financial U – Offers a confidential financial helpline that provides one-on-one financial guidance on subjects including foreclosures, collections and repossessions, planning and strategizing retirement, college expenses and saving goals. Canada Discounts ●● TD Insurance Home and Auto Discount – Offers discounted rates on home and auto insurance. ●● Life Line Screening - Offers ●● Motel 6 Discount - Saves discounts on non-invasive members 10% at any of the 1,100+ cardiovascular screenings. (all pet-friendly) Motel 6 locations ●● Emergency Assistance - Protects in Canada and the U.S. you and your family when ●● Choice Hotels Discount - Save up traveling in the U.S. or abroad. For to 20 percent off applicable rates pennies a day you’ll receive at thousands of Sleep, Comfort, emergency medical evacuation, Quality, Clarion, Econo Lodge and transportation home, travel Rodeway inns, hotels and suites assistance, personal security throughout Canada. The discount services and more! also includes the Ascend Hotel ●● Auto & Home Insurance Discount Collection, a network of one-of-a- Program for UCT Members - Top kind upscale properties. insurance companies like GMAC ●● Car Rental Discounts - Provides Insurance, MetLife, Travelers, discounts with Avis and Budget Progressive and more offer when you’re traveling in Canada. programs to save you money on auto and home insurance - and ●● Esso Discount - Provides possible provide flexibility and peace discounts on gasoline with a of mind. minimum monthly purchase if you have a business vehicle. ●● UCT Online Shopping Mall & Toolbar - Earn up to 15% cash back ●● UCT Online Shopping Mall & from over 850 well-known online Toolbar - Earn up to 15% cash back retailers such as Kmart, Sears, from over 850 well-known online Hotels.com, Hertz, Cabelas, Macys, retailers such as Kmart, Sears, HSN, Walgreens, Petsmart Hotels.com, Hertz, Cabelas, Macys, and more. HSN, Walgreens, Petsmart and more. Use the UCT mall or toolbar to earn cash – it’s FREE and EASY To USE!* ●● LifeLock Identity Theft *Shipping Disclaimer: Please see the Protection - Members receive FIND OUT MORE individual retailer’s Canadian shipping 10% off LifeLock, the industry- policies before placing your orders. leader in identity theft protection, which uses the industry’s most Contact the Fraternal advanced alert system. Department at 800.848.0123, FIND OUT MORE Ext. 126, or at ●● Office Depot® Discount - Saves you up to 80% off preferred [email protected], or visit the Contact the Canadian Office at products! Shop online or in stores! Members area of our website at 800.267.2371, or at ●● PreScrip Prescription Card www.uct.org to learn more. [email protected], or visit the Savings - Provides possible Members area of our website at savings on prescription www.uct.org to learn more. medication.

www.uct.org | the Sample case 9 Creating UCT Awareness

Public awareness

CLICK TO SEE of your ALL POSTERS ONLINE UCT local council… it’s time to start Creating public awareness can help your community better understand UCT and what we have to offer. It can help creating it! build a positive image of your local council as a vital volunteer organization that gives back to those in need. It can reating public awareness help position your council members as of your UCT local council community leaders and help attract new CLICK TO SEE in your community is a volunteers and members. Others will be ALL POSTERS C motivated to join UCT – and your local ONLINE must in order for your council to council – when they know who we are grow. Public recognition of the and what we (and your local good works your council council) do. members engage in through Share the facts our profits help to support our local community service can Even in today’s world councils in their community generate interest in your council of non-stop technology, service efforts. word of mouth is still one There are more than 55,000 UCT and UCT – and just might help of the best ways to share members throughout North America. jumpstart membership. information. Don’t be shy about talking They’re either volunteer members or up UCT to your friends, neighbors, insured members through purchasing UCT councils throughout the U.S. co-workers and other volunteers. When one of our insurance products. and Canada are busy making a promoting UCT in your community, Members can get involved with a UCT difference in local communities by keep in mind some of the impressive local council in their area or join with volunteering and supporting causes key facts you should share about our others to form their own council. and charities that help others. Countless organization: Councils decide on a local basis which individuals with intellectual disabilities, UCT is a 501(c)8 non-profit causes and charities to support. children, hungry families, the homeless, financial services membership UCT members have been cancer patients, veterans, seniors and organization that supports supporting local communities and others have all been helped by UCT. So, communities and causes across causes for more than 125 years. Our don’t let your projects and volunteer North America. We’re a volunteer service projects vary from aiding those service be your community’s best kept organization funded in part through the with intellectual and developmental secret – let others know how sales of our insurance products. disabilities to supporting cancer you’re helping! Because we don’t have shareholders, research and youth programs, helping

10 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 the homeless and hungry, initiating Start spreading the website for your local council. It’s easy recycling and community clean-up to set up and maintain – though we can projects, assisting veterans, and more. news do it for you – and it’s essential for UCT walks the walk when it comes There are different letting others know what you do. If you to charitable giving. Over the past ways to raise public haven’t gotten social, it’s probably time three years, UCT has donated $70,000 to awareness about UCT – and especially to! Create Facebook pages, YouTube the American Special Hockey your local council. It can be done channels, Flickr accounts, etc., to keep Association (ASHA) and $6,000 to through media campaigns, social others constantly up to speed with your Special Hockey International, awarded media, websites, and collateral council’s activities. Again, the Members $25,000 through UCT Gives Back, materials; in schools and workplaces or area of our website is chock full of donated $10,000 to Special Olympics any other publicly available medium. guides and manuals to get you started U.S. and $30,000 to Special Olympics And, it can be as detailed or as simple as – or just contact us, and we’ll walk you Canada, awarded $350,000 in you want. Keeping in mind that you through it step by step. scholarships, spent $2.8 million want to tailor your awareness activities to what works in your community, here supporting local causes Create and distribute and charities, and are some ideas to help you get started: volunteered 398,000 collateral materials Create UCT brand Create and distribute flyers, brochures or fact sheets about your awareness local council and its activities. If you’re Display UCT banners at holding a fundraiser, hand out all public events. If you information detailing how the money don’t have a local council UCT banner, raised will be used in your community. contact us and we’ll help you get one. If you have a local council website, When holding events and fundraisers, make sure you have a fact sheet on it make sure to wear UCT T-shirts and that community members can other apparel, and hand out download. Work with your local promotional items with the UCT logo chamber of commerce to include local front and center. council materials in welcome packets. collective hours of service. Develop a media Being a UCT member means relations strategy having access to a variety of Develop relationships opportunities. Whether membership with your local TV, radio starts with community service or an and newspaper outlets and start letting insurance policy, members have access them know about your community FIND OUT MORE to a number of leadership, networking service projects and volunteer events. and social opportunities, benefit and This is still some of the best unpaid Don’t let these suggestions scholarship programs, and valuable advertising you can get! The UCT Media products and discounts. Guide is available on the Members area overwhelm you! Contact UCT’s UCT.org – that’s our website, and it’s of our website, and it can be a great Public Relations Department where you should send anyone who resource to get you started. And, our PR at [email protected] or at expresses an interest in UCT. You can department is always on hand to guide 800.848.0123, Ext. 130, for also download the UCT fact sheet for you through the process. ideas and hands on help raising either the U.S. or Canada from the Members area of our website to leave awareness in your community. with individuals as a takeaway. If you’re Utilize the web and An investment in awareness not tech savvy, don’t worry! Just contact social media efforts today could result in new us and we’ll send the fact sheets to you. Work with the UCT members tomorrow! home office to create a

www.uct.org | the Sample case 11 Impacting Our Communities Members in Action

LeClair Group Council 2016, St. Paul, Minn. | Kudos to Council 2016 for its recent $500 donation to United Gospel Mission, a non-profit organization in the Twin Cities serving homeless, addicted, or impoverished men, women and children. UCT Home Office Employees, Columbus, Ohio | UCT did it again! Home Calgary North Council 1015, Calgary, Alta. Pictured, left, are office staff and Columbus members’ participation in the Leukemia & | Local President Dennis Wassill presents council secretary Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Light the Night Walk was another rousing Council 1015’s charter during the council’s Billiejo Armstrong, success! The initial goal was to raise $1,500 to help battle blood cancers, 50th anniversary celebration. The council member Lisa Goodbar, and the group of nearly 20 team members wound up collecting $2,100. pulled out the stops for this milestone event, Union Gospel Mission The team walked in memory of Zackary Mason, continued good health holding an anniversary picnic featuring the representative Ken for survivors Richard Sloan and Tory Wilson, and the ongoing fight for Kevin Calgary Fiddlers and special guests UCT Peterson, council Birchfield. UCT celebrated 12 years of supporting this worthwhile cause. President David Burt and first lady Phyllis president Brian LeClair, The organization has raised nearly $25,000 for LLS during that time. Burt. Congratulations, Council 1015! and council vice Pictured, left, are Gee Cooley, Charisse Eberhardt, Lori Rutledge, and Nicole president Kendra Watson. Jones.

American Special Hockey Association, Arlington, Va. | Nearly 60 children and adolescents from American Special Hockey Association (ASHA) programs had the opportunity to skate and learn from NHL Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, when he hosted a skating session at Kettler Capitals Iceplex in Arlington. Thanks, Alex, for making these kids with developmental disabilities feel how special they are!

12 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 Williamsport, Pa. Council 350 | Council 350 members enjoy the view from Camp Victory’s treehouse during a council visit to the camp for children with disabilities. The council is a longtime supporter of Camp Victory, which accepts young campers from across the U.S. every Cape Breton Council 338, Sydney, N.S. | year. Member Allan Bragg volunteers his time to sell tickets for Council 338’s annual oil/cash draw fundraiser. This is a BIG effort made by council members who put in countless hours at retail outlets to make the fundraiser a success. The fundraiser is a win-win project – the individual with the winning ticket receives 2,000 liters of furnace oil or $1,000. This year $15,500 was collected by the council to support local charities and causes.

Alliance, Ohio Council 261 | Council 261 member and UCT Chaplain Rick Gruszecki steps out to support the second annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event to raise awareness and funds to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The one mile walk to benefit the Alliance Area Domestic Violence Shelter encouraged men to take the trek in women’s shoes, and Rick and the other male participants gladly complied. Texoma Council 90, Denison, Texas | Council 90 members Lisa Mitchell, Jan Lackey, Jo Adams, and Susan Vogel take a moment before participating in the first ever Seeds of Hope Moonlight 5K for the Grayson Crisis Center. The center promotes the belief that every family deserves to live in a world free from violence. Its goal is to eliminate violence and sexual assault.

UCT welcomes Saginaw, Mich. Council 43 | Ken Streeter, director of Community Village in Saginaw, M.J. Terapak Council 144, Columbus, Ohio | new employees! accepts a new grill donated to the facility by UCT is pleased to welcome two new employees Council 43 and presented by local president Linda Member Jeff Dollin presents Sherry Wise with her winning tickets to the Broadway show The to the organization – Chief Agent for Canada Buggia. Council 43 is a longtime supporter of Barry Spencer and Part-time Office Assistant Community Village. Lion King playing in Columbus. Council 144 sold raffle tickets for the show, raising nearly $1,000 Julie Chassagne. Both will be joining Joyce for Flying Horse Farms, a local camp for kids with Pierre in the Calgary office! critical and terminal illnesses.

www.uct.org | the Sample case 13 May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund Helping This fund grants scholarships to the children and grandchildren of members. The number of scholarships Students awarded each year varies according to the amount of contributions received, but scholarship amounts are generally $500. Fully completed applications are Realize due to Chairperson Sandra Stough by no later than June 15, 2015, and scholarship awards will be announced in July. Applications are available by Their contacting Sandra Stough at [email protected] or at P.O. Box 429, Dillsburg, PA 17019. All scholarship program guidelines Dreams and applications are available for download on the Members area of our website at UCT.org. If you want more details or have questions, contact special needs students, but applicants CT’s scholarship Scholarship Coordinator Ann entering other degree programs are Marshall at [email protected] or at programs help students encouraged to apply. 800.848-0123, Ext. 126. achieve their dreams of a The UCT Heaston Scholarships will U be awarded to students with the college education equivalent of high school senior status. Helping students pursue college Students must be enrolled and entering educations is important to us, so we a college program in the coming Past Regional President invest in the future of our communities academic year. All funds disbursed are Deaths by investing in students. We sponsor to be used for school-related expenses. three scholarship programs to help Applications are due March 1, 2015, This list reflects reported Past Regional students meet the financial challenges and scholarship awards will be President deaths from July 1, 2014, of higher education. announced after April 1. through October 31, 2014. Amaryllis W. Doak ...... Lonesome Pine Council 242, Norton, Va. The UCT Heaston Scholarship Wallace G. Jorgenson ...... Hastings, Neb. Council 109 consists of three scholarships to be Maynard A. Lif ...... Hastings, Neb. Council 109 UCT Scholarship Harold E. Michael ...... Cape Girardeau, Mo. Council 534 granted to three deserving students Charles H. Small ...... Pine Bluff, Ark. Council 204 Andre B. Soucy ...... Tri-City Council 823, Fitchburg, Mass. annually; each covering four years of Program William D. Tedford ...... Truro, N.S. Council 856 John Trimboli ...... Salem, Ohio Council 590 undergraduate education. The Funded by UCT Charities, this scholarships are: program is available to the general public and provides scholarships to ●● Oops! There were a few errors in The Jack & Betty Heaston students and teachers seeking college Memorial Scholarship – $6,000 per degrees or certification to work with the autumn issue of The Sample year for 4 years people with intellectual disabilities. Case we’d like to correct: ●● The Betty Y. Heaston Memorial Applicants must meet specific Neepawa, Man. Council 924 Scholarship – $3,000 per year for guidelines, and an amount up to, but not achieved a gold medal in the Medal of 4 years to exceed, $2,500 may be granted to any Honor Program. Congrats Council 924 ●● The Jack Heaston Memorial one applicant in any one calendar year. – our apologies for the oversight! Scholarship – $3,000 per year for Applications are reviewed on a Three May E. Tisdale Scholarship 4 years monthly basis. All applicants are Fund winners were incorrectly notified by mail or email regarding the identified, so here is the correction: A major criterion for the scholarships action taken and should allow two is for applicants to show evidence of months for distribution of scholarship hard work and overcoming obstacles to assistance. achieve their goals. Scholarship assistance is a Top consideration will be given to reimbursement to help cover registration students wishing to pursue an fees, tuition and textbooks only. Kenzie Dearsley Carlie Dickinson Christine Ewald education degree in order to teach Applications are due Nov. 15, 2014. Baldur, Man. Wichita, Kan. Huntley, Ill.

14 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 762 Howard C. Cohen 106 Lloyd V. Willumsen 334 Charles E. Assenheimer 494 Robert L. Nead 752 Mack L. Milner 788 Julius R. Givens 108 Richard L. Stocks 334 Denis J. Kempf 508 Q. V. Reese 755 Rene Benoit 822 Chester A. Palinski 108 Larry L. Vieregge 335 Robert E. Brownell 534 Louis Paz 758 George M. Copeland Membership Awards 1014 Marcel J. Le Blanc 109 Patrick W. Kieffe 337 Wallace E. Grau 548 Charles D. Bowden 779 Harland R. Pettit 1016 Russ B. Baker 109 Vaughn L. Lyne 339 Andrew R. Beumel 569 Clemens K. Holmes, II 788 Gregory L. Alford 111 Darrell A. Briscoe 339 William L. Stevenson 588 J. Robert Taylor 788 Robert F. Barnard 50 Years 128 Hans Barth 341 Verne L. Comer 588 Paul R. Willis 788 Douglas M. Faulk Our congratulations to the following 3 Carl Campbell 128 William G. Fellner 341 Lee Weedon, Jr 590 Stanley G. Parnell 788 Larry McArdle members for achieving 60 and 50 years of 3 Russell Rhodus, Jr 130 Richard S. Andrews 350 Donald M. Smith, Sr 630 Len M. Girard 822 Dennis Griffo 3 Raymond F. Rotellini 130 Clarence P. Wright, Jr 357 Paul J. Schoofs 668 Roger F. Rocconi 822 John B. Griffo UCT membership. This list reflects 4 John E. Kunesh 133 Stephen P. Cole 358 John T. Magowan, III 694 Gerald R. Serrick 822 Michael Spinelli 14 Raymond D. Crowdus, Jr 133 Lyle W. Fisher 414 Thomas C. Coranas, III 694 James D. Wilson 823 Michael P. Bonczar membership awards for July through 14 Donald R. Rogers 144 Dale E. Blackburn 448 Robert W. Cunningham 703 James M. Epting, Jr 823 Alfred J. Ianncone October 2014. Please note that only those 14 George T. Yeager, Jr 144 William T. Miller 452 Thomas J. Barrett 720 Dennis E. Alderman 853 Charles L. Boggs 15 Douglas W. Boucher 151 J. C. Hicks 452 Terry Grohalski 720 Buford C. Burcham 853 Richard E. Fleming members receiving their awards during 20 Michael L. Wilson 174 Frederick M. King 452 William H. Raymond 720 John F. Hartsock 915 Charles E. Shirley 29 Gary J. McDonough 174 Robert L. Morrison, Jr 452 James L. Sygnecki 720 J. Randolph Wright 1005 Raymond G. Gora these months are included in this list. 29 Robert D. Neighorn 182 Gerald P. Shonhart 478 Erritt G. Booe 729 James L. Harmon 1029 Paul L. Lavallee 29 Frederick H. Shmidt 182 Thomas B. Steelman 494 Roscoe Crowell 752 Wesley M. Cavaness 1064 Gerry L. West 60 Years 174 Marion G. Noel 33 Don I. Dailey 203 Brian W. Kelly 494 Wayne L. Killian 752 William B. Lemons 1065 William V. Ranieri 14 Thomas W. De Haven 182 Robert L. Spencer 35 Gary E. Archer 204 Gaylon R. Presley 494 Ronald L. Morrow 752 Patrick McGinnis 14 Howard P. Shirley, Jr 182 Marvin D. Waters 35 John D. Cumberledge 211 John R. Brookman 29 Kenneth W. Guske 203 Richard A. Roselli 40 Jimmy J. Broberg 211 James R. Gambetta 29 Dale McCann 209 John R. Wilkinson 43 Ronald R. Bronner 211 Larry K. J. Patterson 29 Rudy F. Nasser 274 Frederick B. Bline 43 John S. MacArthur 211 Charles D. Pugh 29 Ralph J. Pyles 275 Bill Robinett 67 James Burchfield 212 Edward M. Fultz 41 Stanley Ferguson 380 Robert E. Bauer 67 Charles M. Cavallaro, Sr 216 James E. May In Memoriam 43 Victor A. Roekle 452 Frederic E. Nott 70 Otis E. Osgood Jr 272 Gordon A. Mullins 48 Thomas R. Stewart 499 A. W. Ingram, Jr 79 John R. Moore 274 Everett R. Smith 86 Warren G. Taylor 548 Alfred K. Dolge 80 George F. Giannelli 306 Chester E. Carlson 89 Charles E. Augspurger 590 Jack T. Raver 93 Robert L. Keppner 313 Donald G. Allen 95 Marshall J. Pollock 686 Robert E. Quillard 95 James L. Blevins 316 Melvin B. Flottman 109 John E. Dier 694 Carl G. Zehner 106 Ernest W. Bednorski 316 William C. Wakefield Past International President Stewart Wagner

Michigan 261 Ashley L. Gruszecki...... 1 Past International President 29 Daniel B. Hagy...... 11 144 Lori J. Rutledge...... 1 2017 Dennis M. Grosse...... 10 508 Robert J. Schulze...... 1 Stewart A. Wagner, 64, of In Recognition 452 Leroy Smith...... 4 1 Gerald E. Thomas...... 1 Kankakee, Ill., passed away Aug. 31, 2014, at 452 Robert J. Kellogg...... 2 1 John L. Thompson...... 1 29 Donald S. Csutoras...... 1 11 Leonard Varacalli...... 1 Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He served as 186 David Garczynski...... 1 We appreciate the following members who 452 David H. McKay...... 1 Oklahoma UCT President during 2010-2011. have sponsored one or more new or 43 Theodore E. Metiva...... 1 151 Kevin H. Stinson...... 2 29 John V. Schloop...... 1 Stewart joined UCT’s Kankakee Council 687 in reinstated members. Numbers reflect 668 Robert G. Tuomela...... 1 Oregon-Washington-B.C. 1968. He served through the line of local offices and 681 Chris Dale Gardner...... 4 applications approved by the Home Office Minnesota-North Dakota 284 Shashank M. Hedao...... 2 received his past local president honors. He served as between April 1, 2014, and Oct. 31, 2014. 2016 Margaret Leclair...... 5 681 Jeff H. Olson...... 2 778 Duane A. Steffes...... 2 681 Greg Giles...... 1 the local chaplain and spent six years on the council’s Act- Uct Dominion 727 Gerald T. Pauli...... 2 64 Sharon A. Martinson...... 1 887 Craig A. Jackson...... 1 executive committee. He also served on virtually 1065 Luxmihaasan Rasappah..3 15 James A. Gabel...... 1 64 Mark J. Nordeen...... 1 284 George W. Stich...... 1 1015 Chris Phelan...... 2 727 Stephen J. Mogen...... 1 347 Tracy M. Poirier...... 1 every committee on the Illinois Regional Council 1022 Robert John Sharpe...... 2 727 Gwen E. Moore...... 1 778 Thomas J. Storick...... 1 Pennsylvania 1031 Robert W. Simon...... 2 790 James Vanlandingham..5 level and earned his past regional president honors. 1018 Troy A. Annand...... 1 Illinois Mississippi-Louisiana 350 Mark David Sherman.....1 1022 Dayna James Church.....1 72 Michael Perna...... 2 175 Arthur L. Boyte...... 11 In 2001 he received the Jud Lair Award and in 1051 Loretta Carnes...... 1 412 Orrin N. Frisby...... 1 499 Cleveland J. Le Blanc.....4 South Dakota 2004 the Member of the Year Award from the Illinois 1051 A. J. Connor...... 1 339 Gene K. Giles...... 1 175 Rod Moore...... 4 384 Steven L. Anson...... 1 1022 Ritchie A. Deans...... 1 182 Deborah A. Jones...... 1 175 Edna J. Boyte...... 1 Regional Council. Offices held include: President of 1039 Katherine J. Feeley...... 1 182 Brenda D. Kennedy...... 1 175 Jack H. Curtis...... 1 Southeastern 1020 Albert Fleckenstein...... 1 95 Paul W. MacOlly...... 1 576 David D. Jackson, Jr...... 1 323 John T. Tinsley...... 12 the Illinois Grand Counselors’ Association, Past 1039 Lisa M. Geurts...... 1 119 Michael R. Nelson...... 1 853 Matthew Timmerman.....8 Great Ruler of the Arabia Guild of AMOB (Illinois), 1022 Jim R. Kosh...... 1 211 Dennis R. Renner...... 1 Missouri 548 Audrey R. Lewis...... 7 1021 Frank J. Kuny...... 1 478 Melvin E. Schwartz...... 1 871 Kevin D. Hovis...... 5 548 Michael B. Hughes...... 5 Great Ruler of the Indra Guild of AMOB (Indiana) 1022 Irwin L. Lacher...... 1 687 Stewart A. Wagner...... 1 534 Angela Anderson...... 2 548 Raymond C. Richard...... 4 1021 Sarah M. Rumsey...... 1 534 Robert S. Berg...... 2 548 Papio Fonseca-Diaz...... 3 and President of the Illinois Fraternal Congress 1022 Deborah M. Wolff...... 1 Indiana 534 Kyra Mason...... 2 808 Paul M. Halman...... 3 4 Michael Kurtz...... 23 534 Dan S. McNerney...... 2 548 Gregory Carter...... 2 1996-1997. He served as secretary-treasurer for the Arkansas 212 Todd J. Stewart...... 3 48 Michael D. Wilson...... 2 853 Margaret C. Helms...... 2 Illinois Fraternal Congress during 1993-1995. 864 James L. Prior...... 1 4 Norvin Kirkendall...... 1 48 David R. Keith...... 1 548 Debra F. Johnson...... 2 86B radley K. Thompson, Jr...1 4 Aubrey S. Naraine...... 1 534 Dorothy L. Points...... 1 444 Frederick L. Maiden...... 2 Stewart was also on a number of committees on the 548 Dustin Alipour...... 1 Atlantic Iowa Montana-Utah-Idaho 548 Martha Horn...... 1 international level, and in 2003 was honored by the 755 Greg M. Hanlon...... 6 939 Mark E. Finken...... 12 81 Harry A. Stone, Jr...... 9 788 Charles G. Judah...... 1 Roses for the Living Committee. He was a three-time 755 Tom Davidson...... 4 939 Douglas J. West...... 6 313 Daniel G. Tweedy...... 1 631 Barbara J. McKenna...... 1 830 Jean C. Deschenes...... 3 939 Robert A. Scarfo...... 3 762 William F. Murphy, III...... 1 representative to the American Fraternal Alliance. 755 Rod A. Borden...... 2 939 Charles L. Geissinger...... 1 Nebraska-Kansas 788 Kenneth G. Wilson...... 1 755 J. Wesley Cosman...... 2 939 Bryan Ginther...... 1 77 Gary J. Osborn...... 6 Stewart was a retired manager of Mike’s Corner 830 Jean L. Michaud...... 2 939 Darrell Peterson...... 1 152 Thomas A. Schueth...... 4 Texas 827 Francoise N. Albert...... 1 133 Warren G. Heaton...... 2 2008 Kurt M. Reichley...... 41 Shell in Coal City, had worked at Birmingham Steel, 781 Odette Desrosiers...... 1 Ky.-Va.-W.Va.-Md.-D.C. 79 Dale L. Marr...... 2 2008 Rodney Culp...... 22 Gleaner Life Insurance Society, and several local 827 Diane Frenette...... 1 209 Stewart F. McDonald, Sr. 4 152 James M. Gray...... 1 2008 Jeffrey K. Green...... 3 918 Wayne L. Graves...... 1 89 Judy P. Logan...... 3 104 Michael T. Roth...... 1 2008 Brandon D. Hardy...... 3 radio and television stations. A 1968 graduate of 854 Nicole Guay...... 1 53 Benjamin R. Kimble...... 2 77 Tiffany A. Williams...... 1 2008 William H. Haynes...... 2 879 Jacqueline MacLeod....1 89 Theodore B. Walter...... 2 61 Billy Hill...... 2 Kankakee Eastridge High School, he attended 755 Deborah E. McEachern.1 35 Joseph M. Cummons...... 1 New England 934 Taylor Russell Martin...... 2 Kankakee Community College, where he received 879 Mary Enid Walsh...... 1 179 Ivan C. McDaniel...... 1 67 Charles Cavallaro, Sr....11 2008 Jerry L. Angel...... 1 67 Rosemarie Capalbo...... 1 62 Marion M. Brown...... 1 an associate’s degree in broadcast journalism. California-Nevada- Manitoba-Saskatchewan 67 Ethel Cavallaro...... 1 2008 Pamela D. Culp...... 1 Arizona 266 Kathleen Chisholm...... 45 67 Angela Mae Goff...... 1 2008 Larry D. Reed...... 1 He was also a member of the Gleaner Life 2001 Marc K. Malin...... 34 266 Ray Chisholm...... 6 67 Laura Marrocco...... 1 2008 Stacey A. Shoemaker.....1 463 Anthony F. Ricci...... 5 924 Warren G. Gillies...... 4 61 Brandon L. Todd...... 1 Insurance Society and the Moose Lodge and was a 2011 David G. Chase...... 2 448 Gertie A. Omeljanow...... 4 Ohio volunteer for Hospice of Kankakee Valley. 463 Christopher Ruttinger.....2 448 Dave L. Poets...... 3 6 David L. Burt...... 2 Wisconsin 463 Thomas E. Blanchard.....1 943 William R. Shackel...... 3 3 Archie E. Highley...... 2 128 Patricia A. Meyer...... 2 Surviving are his wife, Mary; a niece and nephew; 463 Gordon D. Shoff...... 1 940 Edwin F. Pulver...... 2 1 Kellen Ryan McGilvray...2 335 Lawrence Gansluckner.1 448 Louisa Giesbrecht...... 1 3 Bruce R. Petry...... 2 217 Steve A. Jirschele...... 1 and six great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceding Colorado-Wyoming 448 Norman M. Mymko...... 1 144 James J. Breeding...... 1 128 Mike Johnson...... 1 him in death were his parents; a brother, Edwin; a 2009 John H. Taranto...... 5 266 George O. Thomas...... 1 222 Allen L. Briggs...... 1 335 Kenneth C. Riedel...... 1 15 Stanna K. Funk...... 3 266 Cindy C. Waugh...... 1 261 Scott Matthew Gibellino.1 337 Dianna J. Wolfe...... 1 sister-in-law; and a nephew.

www.uct.org | the Sample case 15 Motivating New Members 2nd annual UCT alternative council training session another smash!

he 2nd annual UCT Alternative Council TTraining Session, which took place Oct. 2-4, was another successful three-day event for new UCT alternative council members!

Nearly 20 members from across the U.S. traveled to Columbus, Ohio, to take part in the training session to learn more about UCT, meet other members and share success stories from the past year. For most members it was their first UCT training session, but there were a Here are some comments few who returned from last year as well. During the session, members heard from members attending the from CEO Joe Hoffman on the history, 2nd annual UCT Alternative governance, traditions and structure of Council Training Session. UCT, and from the Fraternal Department on council recruitment, retention, and Misty member benefits and discounts. Lavender, member Members also had an opportunity to of Empower Council 2008, network and share details about the Fort Worth, Texas community service efforts they’ve “Had a great time at the accomplished this past year. Alternative Council meeting! Members got to hear from special Connie Miley, Came home with some new guest speakers from a successful local secretary of iBelieve ideas and can’t wait to share volunteer group – The Red Shoe Council 2014, Columbus, Ohio them with the rest of our Society. The Red Shoe Society is a “What a fantastic training event! council!” volunteer group made up of young Happy to be part of UCT, and I’m professionals dedicated to supporting looking forward to doing great the fundraising and volunteer needs of things with our iBelieve alums Ronald McDonald House Charities of way to top through this partnership!” Jamie Stophel, Central Ohio. Their presentation off their time secretary of Western focused on how they successfully in Columbus. Pennsylvania Special Hockey continue to recruit volunteers, the Many of the Council 2006, Pittsburgh, Pa. benefits of delegating leadership roles, members left with a “Thank you UCT for hosting the types of events they host, and how motivating sense of drive to get out into a terrific training opportunity they keep their members engaged. their communities and continue to these last few days. We enjoyed Speaking of Ronald McDonald make a difference. We look forward to volunteering along with meeting House, members attending the training sharing their success stories in the representatives from other session volunteered on Saturday at the upcoming months as many of the alternative councils throughout the Columbus House, making lunch for the alternative councils have a lot of United States.” residents. All agreed it was the perfect volunteer activities coming up!

16 the Sample case | Winter 2014 Online Bonus Helping Students Succeed You can help the May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund help students! he May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund has been helping children Tand grandchildren of UCT members pursue their college educations for 55 years by awarding yearly scholarships. Please consider supporting this vital fund. Over 2,000 scholarships have been granted Your contribution will help guarantee a through the fund to assist students in meeting bright future for students. Donations may their financial needs. be sent to: Carolyn Dobschensky The scholarship fund is dependent on donations Secretary-Treasurer received solely through memorials, gifts and 2478 VanWormer donations. The number of scholarships given Saginaw, MI 48609 each year is based on contributions received. Over the last several years 40-50 scholarships of $500 each have been awarded each year to qualified applicants. If you have a child or grandchild that With your help this tradition will continue might benefit from a scholarship, in 2015. Your contribution before the UCT applications may be obtained Convention in Wichita when scholarships will be by contacting Sandra Stough at awarded could help [email protected] or at ensure that 50 scholarships P.O. Box 429, Dillsburg, PA 17019. will be awarded again this year.

Applications are also available by contacting [email protected] or at 800.848.0123, Ext. 126, or by visiting the Members area of our website at www.uct.org under Scholarships and Benefits/May E. Tisdale Scholarship Fund. All completed applications are due no later than June 15, 2015. Online Bonus www.uct.org | the Sample case 17 Making a Difference in Our Communities UCT employees give back year ‘round

CT home office employees have spirit Uwhen it comes to community service – and we prove it all year long! Every single employee is a member of UCT and takes it to heart that our organization is THE place where community and compassion unite. When it comes to giving back to the local community, it’s hard to beat our enthusiasm and efforts. Every other month in 2014 employees donated blood to the American Red Cross family and friends – stepped out for the and contributed 12th straight year to support the countless dollars to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s such worthy causes as Light the Night Walk, raising more than Faith Mission, the $2,100 to help battle blood cancers. This March of Dimes, the year our UCT family was personally Children’s Hunger touched by this devastating disease, Alliance, and the May making our efforts all the more E. Tisdale meaningful. We’ve raised nearly $25,000 Scholarship Fund. for this great cause over the years! And that’s just the tip Also in October, employees of the iceberg. participated in a number of “fun- We exceeded our raising” events for United Way of goal of $2,700 for our Operation Feed Mike Harden Back to School Project. Central Ohio. Activities included campaign for the Mid-Ohio Food Bank, September saw employees headed to Yankee Candle sales, food events, a collecting over $3,000 or 12,000 meals! Columbus, Ohio’s Hoover Reservoir to pumpkin decorating contest, Bingo, a Since we surpassed our goal, CEO Joe volunteer for United Way of Central 50/50 raffle, and a raffle for a Kindle Hoffman volunteered to be the first Ohio’s annual Community Care Day. Fire. Contributions from these events, member of top management to take the Our crew put some serious muscle into coupled with employee payroll pledges plunge in the Dunk Out Hunger tank clearing honeysuckle brush from to United Way, resulted in nearly $6,800 during our campaign carnival! wooded areas. This day of service is the being raised for the organization. Employees and Columbus’ M.J. largest effort in central Ohio that November will be devoted to Terapak Council 144 joined efforts to mobilizes thousands of volunteers each collecting toys and donations for Toys make sure local disadvantaged kids had year. UCT employees have been for Tots. We’re proud of our efforts to the school supplies they needed on the volunteering for Community Care Day make our community a better place to first day of school by collecting $500 and for over 15 years. live for everyone – not bad work for a a box of supplies for the Tom Fennessey/ In October, employees – along with staff of less than 100!

18 the Sample case | WINTER 2014 Online Bonus Helping Others in Need

Some simple (but terrific) Make a note of these deadlines! ideas for winter donations The end of 2014 will be coming up before we know it, and that e have just a month items such as turkeys and ham. Also, can only mean one thing – UCT some organizations have seasonal to go before it’s reports will soon be due! As needs which vary. a gentle reminder, here are officially winter, the 2015 deadline dates for W Donate gift cards for goods, service & which means it’s time to start submitting reports, Volunteer of activities – Gift cards are an easy way for the Year Award nominations, thinking about how to give back organizations that help underprivileged newsletters and safety posters. to those in need who live in cold individuals to distribute assistance As always, contact Ann Marshall weather climates. Here are where it will do the most good, such as a at [email protected] or at birthday gift for a teen staying at a shelter 800.848-0123, Ext. 126, with some simple ideas for making or a gas card for a family experiencing a any questions! donations to help such temporary shortfall. individuals Local council activity – and a few to reports – Feb. 1 help those who live in Local council officers – warmer April 30 locales as well. Volunteer of the Year Donate adult Award nominations – and kid’s April 30 clothing to a local shelter – Most needed Regional and local items are warm council newsletter contest winter clothes like submissions – May 1 jackets, hats, gloves, socks and boots. Donate household goods & Baby items such as diapers and pajamas appliances – This could be a variety are always in demand as well. of items including water bottles, alarm Medal of Honor Program clocks/radios, blankets, pillows, books – May 15 Donate bus passes to a local shelter bedding, cleaning supplies, disposable – Transportation is often a challenge paper products, pots/pans, lamps, for individuals and families struggling bicycles and cameras. Safety posters – June 8 to get back on their feet – and it can be especially difficult in cold, snowy Donate personal care & basic first weather. Bus passes can make winter Regional council officers – aid supplies – Needed items include June 30 transportation a little easier and help diapers, personal hygiene pads, cotton get someone to a job interview or class. swabs, tissues, towels, washcloths, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, shaving Donate food – Most shelters, food Delegates & alternates cream, and disposable razors. Also to UCT Convention – Five banks and other organizations accept needed are toothbrushes, toothpaste, and appreciate non-perishable food combs/brushes, sewing kits, band aids, days following your items. Contact the specific organization blood pressure cuffs, vitamins, gauzes, regional convention you’re interested in donating to about antibiotic cream, antacids, hydrogen their ability to accept perishable food peroxide, and ice packs.

Online Bonus www.uct.org | the Sample case 19 The Journey Continues To All Points The theme for 2014-2015 is “The Journey Continues To All Points.” It’s just six words, but without your help sponsoring new members the journey could stop. UCT has been making a difference in the United States and Canada since 1888 when Columbus Council 1 was formed. In 1899 the journey continued into Canada when Winnipeg Council 154 became the first Canadian council and then on to our newest Alternative Council: Making a Difference Council 2013 in Tallahassee, Florida. From North to South; from East to West, Welcome to UCT Membership Development Awards. UCT members are making a difference volunteering in An important part of our organizational culture is built communities. The time and effort given by our members around how we share the UCT message and welcome cannot be measured in dollars and cents, only by the satisfaction of knowing that we made a difference, which is new members. UCT Membership Development Awards truly what counts. is our way of thanking you for helping us grow. As you have read in past issues of The Sample Case, the headlines tell it all – “UCT Gives Back,” “UCT Helps,” “UCT UCT has once again partnered with Boost Rewards, a Supports” and “Members Answer The Call.” These headlines web-based, integrated program for rewarding and tell the story of what we have to offer from the UCT tracking member performance and retention. Backed Foundation Benefit (Disaster Relief), the Fraternal Benevolent Benefit, the Widows’ & Orphans Benefit, by integrated partnerships with the Internet’s largest programs and scholarships for individuals in the field of retailer, Amazon.com and with Visa, Boost offers online, special education, to insurance products and much more. point based programs that allow flexibility in selecting Recently UCT expanded its journey and created social awards. What does this mean for you? In the U.S., it media programs to expand our communication process to existing and potential members. Go to our website at means you’ll be able to reward yourself with items of www.uct.org to learn more about our programs, and feel your choice from a catalog of thousands of products! free to send us comments or to ask questions. For Canadian members, you can receive Visa gift cards The next leg of the “journey” is up to you and me. That’s for recruiting new members. why I am asking YOU to participate in your local council where your journey begins. UCT is proud to offer this program, and we look forward Working together, we can truly make a difference. I am asking that you write one more new member for UCT this to meeting new members who are excited to share in this year and let them begin the “journey.” In return you’ll receive year’s theme of “The Journey Continues To All Points.” a certificate of appreciation and my thanks.

David Burt

* *Rules information for 2014-2015 Only new or reinstated insured members sponsored through one of UCT’s non-commissionable products and/or fraternal membership qualify for award credits. Applications must be received and approved at the Home Office between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2015. Reinstated members must have been out at least 24 months for the sponsors to receive new award credits. Those wishing to attain President’s Club status must sponsor 50 or more new or reinstated members who have been out at least 24 months. Further, the new and/or reinstated members must still be members in good standing at the end of the membership year in order for the sponsoring member to attain President’s Club status.