Fraternal Director
 FCSLA
Welcomes Our New Branch
A New Branch was created in December. Branch 620 is located in Demotte, IN.
An informational meeting along with election of officers was held on November
4, 2009. See the photo gallery.
We welcome the members of this new branch and thank the newly elected
officers for accepting the responsibility of leading the branch.
As FCSLA continues to grow, current members are welcome to join a branch in
the area where they live. The advantage in doing so allows members to actively
participate in the many activities and benefits our association has to offer.
If you have a question or need assistance in locating a branch near you contact
Sue Ann at the Home Office, 1-800-464-4642, Ext 1051 or use our branch
locator.
FCSLA Home Office Has the Giving Spirit
During the months of October-December, the Home Office Staff donated
their break time and part of their lunch time to make scarves. The items entered
in the Creative Contest along with the scarves were donated to two Nursing
Homes (where the mothers of two of our home office staff reside) and Akron
Children's Hospital. The yarn was donated by several of the branches
from the Home Office area. See photos of the
scarves.
The Home Office Staff kept the tradition alive that it started last year by
adopting a family of four that were homeless through the Salvation Army. The
staff, along with several branches, donated and raised funds over $950.00 to
purchase items for this year's family. They needed many small appliances,
clothing and shoes. A turkey along with a gift card helped to provide them
a delicious Christmas dinner. A huge thank you to Jessica Ita and Danielle
Duke, home office employees, for coordinating this project. They did all the
shopping for the gifts and then wrapped all the presents. The family was most
appreciative to receive our gifts. This tradition will continue as the Home
Office, "Makes a Difference" in reaching out to our community.
FCSLA Fraternal Outreach is on the move in 2010
Matching Funds Program
The FCSLA Matching Funds program is a way for branches to get involved in
the community to raise money for charitable and benevolent causes. The projects
should be a branch sponsored activity and should invite all area members to
participate in the activity. Below are the guidelines and forms you’ll
need for the program.
View completed Matching Funds projects.
FCSLA Considering Areas of Expansion for New Branches
State Fraternal Congress
Fraternalist of the Year Award for South Dakota Fraternal Congress
Many States offer scholarships and awards, or have recognition programs. If
you go to the website of each state, you will view what each state has to offer.
If you have a problem viewing their website or if you would like information
for a particular state, phone our Fraternal and Youth Director, Sue Ann, at
the Home Office: 1-800-464-4642 Ext. 1051.
The following information is now available. Please call the Fraternal Director
at the home office for more information.
- Indiana Fraternal Congress: Fraternalist of the Year application
- Indiana Fraternal Congress: 2009 Scholarship application
- Ohio Fraternal Congress: Fraternalist of the Year application
- Ohio Fraternal Congress: 2009 Scholarship application
- Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress: Fraternalist of the Year application
- Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress: 2009 Scholarship application
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