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On this page we've outlined and linked to some of the information contained in the site that is most relevant to you. 

National Camp/Lodge Matching Gifts and Project Grants Program
In an effort to conserve its resources, the Society has suspended the Camp/Lodge Matching Gifts program for the year 2010.  The Society has directed more funds to the individual benefit member Growth Ring Matching Gift program so as not to lose sight of the impact that the matching gift programs have on the communities in which our members live.  

Project Ideas
Visit our project ideas and opportunities page for an update on volunteer and service opportunities across the nation and new and exciting ideas for simple, easy-to-duplicate volunteer projects for your camp and lodge to participate in. 

Member Benefits  A summary of member benefits including insurance and fraternal benefits available. 

News and Events Be sure to stay up-to-date on Fraternal announcements and upcoming events and national community service campaigns.

Camp/Lodge Model Bylaws - for use in amending camp/lodge bylaws or establishing camp/lodge bylaws for the first time.  If your camp/lodge has its own bylaws, make sure the home office has a copy for its files.

District Model Bylaws - for use in amending district bylaws or establishing district bylaws for the first time.  If your district has its own bylaws, make sure the home office has a copy for its files.

Tips for Local Recognition 
Even though Woodmen of the World/Assured Life Association has a Fraternalist of the Year award, it is important to recognize your volunteers locally as well.  Sometimes a simple thank you can go a long way. We’ve put together some tips and ideas for easy, fun ways to say thank you.

Need Extra Help from the community for some of your projects?
There are easy ways to recruit people from the community to help you with your projects.  Be sure to register every project you have planned for the year at
www.seniorcorps.org and www.volunteermatch.org.  Both of these websites draw thousands of volunteers every day who are looking for projects like yours to help out with!

 

Project Design:  Tips for building an effective community service project

1. Define the need.
2. What is the goal of the project- are you going to solve the problem, educate people about it, try to change perspectives, etc.?
3. Determine how you are going to measure the success of your project and create the necessary means to do so- forms for recording how many are impacted, how much material is distributed, etc.
4. Record project detail-volunteer time spent on the project !
5. Be sure to be aware of cultural sensitivities involved in the project - make sure the project is "open" to people of all backgrounds and is respectful of all people's beliefs.
6. Make sure your project is friendly to families- that it includes opportunities for children and adults to work together, side by side!
7. Build different "jobs" or "duties" into the project so that people with different interests and different time constraints can participate and be involved.
8. Enlist the community to help- post volunteer opportunities in local newspapers, local community centers and with the local volunteer center.

Some Useful External Links

Join Hands Day
Stay up to date on this year’s deadlines and information for Join Hands Day.

National Fraternal Congress of America
Read current news, updates and information from the NFCA.

 Woodmen of the World
Assured Life Association

8000 E. Maplewood Ave. Suite 105
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-4727
1-800-777-9777
fraternal@denverwoodmen.com