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| July 2023 |
Learn from leaders |
Check out the summer magazine
The summer issue of The Modern Woodmen magazine just landed in member mailboxes nationwide. As always, this issue highlights chapter and youth service club activities around the country.
Remember, you can see what other chapters and youth clubs are up to by viewing pictures in the Photo Gallery. Attach pictures to your reports and post pictures of your members in action to the Fraternal Leaders closed Facebook group. We may be able to feature them in The Modern Woodmen magazine, Impact or elsewhere. |
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| July 2023 |
Take action! |
Complete equipment & assets report ASAP
To comply with Modern Woodmen’s bylaws, all chapters and Summit chapters must report equipment and assets owned by the chapter to the Fraternal Department.
This report was due in April. If you haven't done so already, complete and submit the Annual Equipment and Asset Report now. Visit the Forms and Policies section of the Training & Resources site for more information about the equipment and asset policy.
Contact Fraternal at [email protected] or 800-322-9805 with any questions. |
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| July 2023 |
Fraternal Connect FAQ |
Learn more about this preferred way to track attendance
Q: What if I have a large group? What's the best way to handle that using Fraternal Connect?
A: Generally, all members and guests should sign in on their own. This provides attendees the opportunity to review and accept the photo release policy (required if you want to use the photos on Facebook or with a media release). It also provides the most accurate tracking and reporting.
As an alternative, you could use other documentation, like a spreadsheet or simple list to track member attendees. Then transfer the information to Fraternal Connect after the activity. If members are not asked to read and confirm the photo release, mark “no” for the consent and do not take photos.
Check out pages 35-36 of the Fraternal Leader Handbook for more ideas for tracking attendance at large events. |
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Don't wait!
Paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of 2023. Start learning Fraternal Connect now. |
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| July 2023 |
Complete your Raising Readers survey |
Share how many kids you've reached each quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete each quarter's project. (Deadline: 30 days after your activity.) The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing.
The next round of 30 Amazon Prime/gift card winners will be announced in August! |
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Kids reached: 9,927
(based on surveys received as of June 30) |
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| July 2023 |
Adopt a ... |
Help boost children's literacy
Adopt a classroom, library, children's literacy organization or related community group in July, August or September.
Work with members to:
- Ask what's needed (books, supplies, cozy reading corner, money, etc.).
- Go shopping, host a community drive, do a hands-on project or organize a Matching Fund project to benefit your adoptee.
Go to the 2023 National Campaign page for tips, supplies and fun ideas for hosting this activity. | |
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Your choice!
Remember, the third-quarter project can be a service project or a Matching Fund ... whatever works best for your group! |
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| Issue Month : 06 - June (8)
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| June 2023 |
Are you in the know? |
Check these sources for updates
The home office sends a number of reminders, updates and tips to make your role as a fraternal leader easier. If you have questions, you can always contact the Fraternal Department at 800-322-9805. Also, receive updates through these communication channels:
- Rotating messages on the log-in screen at imakeanimpact.org.
- Fraternal Leader Update (the monthly e-newsletter you're reading now!).
- Modern Woodmen Fraternal Leaders closed Facebook group. Request to join now!
- Impact magazine (quarterly print publication).
- Emails from the Fraternal Department.
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| June 2023 |
Reminder: Only 7 days' notice required |
Make your activity requests a week in advance
Requests for chapter and youth service club activities must be submitted seven days in advance. The 28-day notice requirement enforced because of the pandemic was lifted at the end of 2022.
Keep in mind, it’s best practice to let members know about activities more than seven days in advance. And if you choose to send postcard invitations (now optional), you must still submit the request 28 days in advance. |
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| June 2023 |
Complete your Raising Readers survey |
Share how many kids you've reached this quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete your second-quarter project. The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing. The next round of 30 winners will be announced in August! | |
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Kids reached: 7,063
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| June 2023 |
Congrats first-quarter winners! |
Thanks for boosting children's literacy
These lucky leaders won a 12-month Amazon Prime subscription/gift card in the quarterly Raising Readers campaign drawing: |
- Mary Blom
- Janette L Boender
- Barbara Coats
- Lisa Cox
- Marie Dunning
- Amy Filaiga
- Kolleen Finch
- Teresa D Gass
- Kathleen Guindon
- Joni Healy
- Karen Holloman
- Carolyn Holtman
- Keri Lebrun
- Gregory Mallett
- Tabitha Marcketti
- Cara Moffett
- Leslie Myrom
- James Palmer
- Joyce Pyles
- Kasey J Rader
- Laurie Reichert
- Thomas Rickard
- Lisa Risvold
- Tammy Rivenbark
- Kimberly D Seal
- Chris Smith
- Mary Lee Thorn
- Tarra Tippets
- Yvonne Wade
- Betty C Williams
Second-quarter project – Be a Book Fairy
Get books into kids' hands in a fun and unique way. Work with members in April, May or June to gather children's books and hide them for community children to find and enjoy.
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| June 2023 |
Quick tips |
Points to remember for Matching Fund projects
Does your chapter or club have a fundraiser coming up? Keep in mind:
- The Fraternal Department sends Matching Fund checks to the designated contact, payable to the recipient organization or family. Remember to provide the recipient's name at the time of your request.
- If multiple chapters or clubs participate in the same project, split the amount raised among the participating chapters/clubs. Don't report the total amount raised on each chapter’s or club’s report.
- While your chapter/club is allowed to join with a larger community fundraiser, homegrown projects can often have a larger impact on those involved ... and provide increased recognition for your chapter/club. Ask your members for fundraising ideas.
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Who to help
Your Matching Fund recipient should be an individual, family, nonprofit organization or public entity that meets the guidelines laid out in the Fraternal Recipient Eligibility Policy. See Page 37 in the Fraternal Leader Handbook for more information. |
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| June 2023 |
Fraternal Connect how-to |
Checking members and guests into events is easy with Fraternal Connect. Watch this video for a brief tutorial. Remember, paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of 2023. Start learning Fraternal Connect now to make the transition easier.
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| June 2023 |
Have you used your 2022 premier funds yet? |
If not, consider these ideas
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Host a celebration for your members. Use premier funds to provide a special treat (ice cream?) for attendees, rent a bus to drive members to a fun event (baseball game or concert?), buy T-shirts or Modern Woodmen swag for volunteers, etc.
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Complete an additional service project. Maybe one that goes above and beyond your usual projects. Ask your members for ideas.
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Help offset future costs. You could use premier funds to provide a larger discount for members at an upcoming activity.
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Check the Fraternal Achievement section of your imakeanimpact.org dashboard to see your progress. |
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| June 2023 |
E-invitation enhancements |
Important changes coming this week!
The Fraternal Department continues to enhance the electronic invitation system, making it easier for you and better for your members. Starting this week:
- You can choose when the initial e-invitation is sent to members.
- More information, including RSVP dates and other instructions, will be included in voice invitations and emails for service projects and youth club activities.
- The caller ID for voice invitations is changing from the current 800 number to 309-793-5694, a Modern Woodmen number.
Additional changes will be released later this summer, including a new format for text messages and offering you direct access to the e-invitation system. This optional feature will allow you to notify members about last-minute event changes, request feedback on past activities, and send ad hoc messages. |
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| Issue Month : 05 - May (9)
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| May 2023 |
Complete your Raising Readers survey |
Share how many kids you've reached this quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete your second-quarter project. The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing. Be one of 30 leaders to receive a 12-month Amazon Prime subscription or gift card. Winners will be announced in August! |
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Kids reached: 4,490
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| May 2023 |
Be a book fairy this quarter |
Help boost children's literacy
Get books into kids' hands in a fun and unique way this spring. Work with members to gather children's books and hide them for community children to find and enjoy.
Check out this quarter's idea resource for suggestions on hosting the activity. Or be creative. To meet the campaign guidelines, the activity must be a service project, involve donating books to kids, and take place in April, May or June. | |
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Safety first!
If you're hiding books at or near a school, playground or area business, be sure to touch base with those in charge at those locations first to make them aware of your project. |
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| May 2023 |
What can your dashboard tell you? |
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Take a tour of your imakeanimpact.org dashboard with this quick video.
You might pick up a few new tips to make your job easier!
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| May 2023 |
Fraternal Connect FAQ |
Learn more about this preferred way to track attendance
Q: How can I toggle between multiple activities in Fraternal Connect?
A: An activity is considered active as soon as you check in at least one attendee. Fraternal Connect retains all attendee information ... even if you navigate away from that activity's check-in page. If you have multiple activities going on at the same time, you can easily switch back and forth without fear of losing information.
- Click the hamburger menu (three lines at the top of the screen).
- Select the Activity Quick Switch button. You'll see all active activities and can toggle between them as needed.
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Paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of 2023. Start learning Fraternal Connect now. |
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| May 2023 |
Unique venues to try this summer |
Where will you host your next activity?
Summer is just around the corner. Take advantage of the nicer weather and gather members together at an outdoor spot near you.
- State/local park, playground or hiking trail.
- Carnival or fairgrounds.
- Community pool or beach.
- Pond, lake or other fishing/water recreation spot.
- Community festival or parade.
- Farmers market.
- Drive-in theater.
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| May 2023 |
Take action: Required forms past due |
Sign and upload acknowledgment forms ASAP
Beginning this year, the Fraternal Department requires annual acknowledgment of:
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Fraternal Leader Handbook. All fraternal leaders (activities coordinators and youth club leaders) are required to read and acknowledge.
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Code of Conduct. Fraternal leaders who are NOT Modern Woodmen field representatives or employees must read and acknowledge.
This acknowledgement was due at the end of February. If you have not done so already, take action now using this electronic form. |
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| May 2023 |
Axos Bank updates |
New process to add a signer to chapter accounts
Soon, Axos Bank will begin using DocuSign to send and manage most of the paperwork needed to add a signer (leader/coordinator) to a chapter bank account. When a fraternal leader is appointed to a chapter, Axos Bank will send two emails – one from Commercial Banking and the other via DocuSign. (The DocuSign email will look similar to the image shown here.)
Please follow the instructions to access and electronically sign the documents. Note: If we don’t have a mobile number associated with your user account on imakeanimpact.org, all bank account paperwork will be sent from the Commercial Banking email.
Reminder: Axos Bank has a designated team that handles all inquiries and requests associated with Modern Woodmen chapter bank accounts. Contact the Commercial Banking Team at [email protected] or 866-747-4472. We recommend contacting the team via email. |
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Thanks for your patience!
We know the paperwork and debit card/check ordering process has been unacceptable lately. Axos Bank has committed to significantly improving their response times and communication moving forward. |
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| May 2023 |
Hosting a Hometown Hero event? |
Include the charity's address on your report
Hometown Hero checks are no longer sent to the heroes. The Fraternal Department now sends the check directly to the charity your hero names. Please include a full and correct address on your report form. |
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| May 2023 |
Reminder: Only 7 days' notice required |
Make your activity requests a week in advance
Requests for chapter and youth service club activities must be submitted seven days in advance. The 28-day notice requirement enforced because of the pandemic was lifted at the end of 2022.
Keep in mind, it’s best practice to let members know about activities more than seven days in advance. And if you choose to send postcard invitations (now optional), you must still submit the request 28 days in advance. |
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| Issue Month : 04 - April (6)
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| April 2023 |
Learn from leaders |
Check out the spring magazine
The spring issue of The Modern Woodmen magazine will land in member mailboxes nationwide soon. As always, this issue highlights chapter and youth service club activities around the country. Also check out the interview with former club leader Aprill Richardson. We love our fraternal leaders ... past and present!
Remember, you can see what other chapters and youth clubs are up to by viewing pictures in the Photo Gallery. Attach pictures to your reports and post pictures of your members in action to the Fraternal Leaders closed Facebook group. We may be able to feature them in The Modern Woodmen magazine, Impact or elsewhere. |
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| April 2023 |
Fraternal Connect FAQ |
Learn more about this new, preferred way to track attendance
Q: Who all is included as part of a member's household in Fraternal Connect?
A: All individuals who share the same address in Modern Woodmen's member database (the address listed on their certificates) are considered part of a household. That means a family member of the person you're checking in will only show up in Fraternal Connect if:
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The individual is a current Modern Woodmen member on your chapter/club roster. (Some households include nonmembers. Those individuals will not show up in Fraternal Connect.)
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The individual's address is listed exactly the same as other family members in Modern Woodmen's system. (Slight differences in the way the address appears could cause the member to be left out of his/her proper household. Members can update their addresses by logging in to their online account at member.modernwoodmen.org.)
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Paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of 2023. Start learning Fraternal Connect now. |
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| April 2023 |
Happy National Volunteer Month! |
Share Modern Woodmen's nationwide impact
April is National Volunteer Month – a great excuse to give a great big shoutout to Modern Woodmen's many wonderful volunteers. Help your members feel good about the impact they help make in the community through chapters and youth service clubs. And remind them they play an important role in Modern Woodmen's nationwide impact.
Download a PDF of the Fraternal Facts to Know, which shares key 2022 fraternal stats. Email or print and share with members at your next activity. You could also post this information to your closed Facebook group. |
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Attention reps!
You can order a personalized version of Fraternal Facts to Know on the Build Your Marketing Toolbox (item F229C). |
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| April 2023 |
Complete your Raising Readers survey |
Share how many kids you've reached this quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete your second-quarter project. The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing. Be one of 30 leaders to receive a 12-month Amazon Prime subscription or gift card. Winners will be announced in August! |
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Kids reached: 3,716
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| April 2023 |
Be a book fairy this quarter |
Help boost children's literacy
Get books into kids' hands in a fun and unique way this spring. Work with members to gather children's books and hide them for community children to find and enjoy.
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Check out this quarter's idea resource for suggestions on hosting the activity. Or be creative. To meet the campaign guidelines, the activity must be a service project, involve donating books to kids, and take place in April, May or June.
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- Include a book fairy insert (item F622) with each hidden book. It explains that the child should enjoy the book and hide it again for someone else to find.
- Add a Raising Readers "donated by" sticker (item F624) to the backs of the books. |
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| April 2023 |
Check out Training & Resources |
The Training Materials site has a new name
The site where you access resources to help you successfully lead chapters and clubs is now called Training & Resources. Bookmark this link for easy access to the site in the future.
While you're there, notice a new page called Activity Ideas. The page includes easy-to-find links to:
- Ideas for chapters, Summit chapters and youth service clubs.
- Project planning guides for volunteer and educational projects.
- Past issues of Impact magazine.
Watch for additional updates to make this site even easier to navigate in the coming months!
Note: Due to early production deadlines, the spring issue of Impact (mailing soon) refers to the Training Materials site (rather than the new name) in several places. Sorry for any confusion. |
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Find it on your dashboard!
You can always link to Training & Resources from your chapter/club dashboard at imakeanimpact.org.
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| March 2023 |
Experience the benefits |
Make the switch to Fraternal Connect now
Paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of 2023, but there's no need to wait to start using Fraternal Connect regularly. This easy-to-use mobile app was specially developed to help you check in members electronically. (You can also use the browser version on a computer or laptop.)
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Convenient. Check in entire member households at one time. Guests who previously attended an event are prepopulated in the system.
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Faster, more accurate. No more wasting, keeping track of, scanning and uploading paper. No more deciphering bad handwriting. Fraternal Connect automatically uploads attendance to your imakeanimpact.org activity reports.
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Instructional. See more reliable, complete data about your events – how many (and how often) members are attending, how many times they bring guests, etc. Use this information to help yourself plan more successful, engaging activities.
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| March 2023 |
What's your routine? |
Kick off your activities with structure
Do you have a routine way you start chapter/club activities? It could provide structure and help your members know what to expect, serve as a reminder of what your chapter or club is all about, and help set the tone for the activity.
Recommended agenda:
- Welcome.
- Unifying activity, such as saying the Pledge of Allegiance, singing the National Anthem or reciting the final line of the Modern Woodmen Creed.
- Icebreaker to help attendees get to know each other.
- Announcements.
- Main event.
See Page 32 of the Fraternal Leader Handbook for details and ideas. |
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Tool to use!
You can order cards sharing the final line of the Modern Woodmen Creed in the Supplies section of imakeanimpact.org (item F1206). Hand them out to members to kick off your activity. |
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| March 2023 |
Ideas, ideas, ideas! |
Get some inspiration from the Fraternal Department and fellow leaders
Looking for ideas for an upcoming activity? Check out these resources:
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| March 2023 |
Required report due soon! |
Submit your equipment and asset report by April 1
To comply with Modern Woodmen’s bylaws, all chapters and Summit chapters must report equipment and assets owned by the chapter to the Fraternal Department.
Contact Fraternal at [email protected] or 800-322-9805 with questions. |
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| March 2023 |
Complete your Raising Readers survey |
Share how many kids you've reached this quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete your first-quarter project. The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing. Be one of 30 leaders to receive a 12-month Amazon Prime subscription or gift card. Winners will be announced in May! |
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Kids reached: 850
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| March 2023 |
Read to kids this quarter |
Help boost children's literacy
Just a few weeks left to complete your first-quarter Raising Readers activity – reading with or to kids in your community. Keep in mind:
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You can count this as a service project or a Hometown Hero event. You choose what activity category works best for your premier planning. Refer to the activity guide for reminders about how to request and report your project.
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Reading doesn't have to take place in front a classroom full of kids. For example, a hybrid approach may work best if you're running into space or other restrictions, with some members reading at an on-site event and others reading to/with a child on their own (and letting you know they participated, so you can count them as attendees). Or maybe some donate books and others read. There are multiple "right" ways to get members involved. Check out this quarter's idea resource for suggestions or feel free to be creative.
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Raising Readers bookmark (item F621).
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Raising Readers Hometown Hero card (item F623).
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| February 2023 |
Quick tip! |
Submit a board report to earn premier status
Chapters and Summit chapters must submit at least one online board report each year to earn premier status. While many chapters like to hold an annual board meeting at the end or beginning of the year, your meeting(s) can happen anytime throughout the year.
- Your chapter board must have at least three elected officers.
- One board report is required and a maximum of two are allowed between Nov. 1 and Oct. 31.
- Chapters will be reimbursed $7 per board member (up to seven members) for any expenses associated with board meetings.
Page 33 of the Fraternal Leader Handbook shares an outline for a successful board meeting. Or you can use the fillable chapter board meeting agenda as a quick guide.
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| February 2023 |
New year, new habits |
Start using Fraternal Connect for all activities
Paper attendance sheets will be discontinued at the end of this year, but there's no need to wait to make the switch to Fraternal Connect. This convenient mobile app for smartphones and tablets was specially developed to help you check in members electronically. (You can also use the browser version on a computer or laptop.) Join the growing number of leaders using Fraternal Connect for every activity.
Downloading the Fraternal Connect app for the first time? You'll need an install code for initial setup. Find the code in the Fraternal Connect User Guide or the app instructions. |
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| February 2023 |
Promote fraternal member programs |
Host an interactive educational event this year
Help your chapter members make the most of their membership. Remind them of all the exclusive fraternal programs available to them as Modern Woodmen members. And have some fun while you're at it!
Check out the new Fraternal Programs Educational Event Activity Guide to prepare for an event using one of two separate presentations:
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PowerPoint and script. This is a revised version of the previous presentation, which shares current member programs in a standard, straightforward format.
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Interactive presentation. This brand-new format incorporates fun activities to add some excitement to your event and aid learning.
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| February 2023 |
Sign and upload acknowledgment forms by Feb. 24
Beginning this year, the Fraternal Department requires annual acknowledgment of:
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Fraternal Leader Handbook. All fraternal leaders (activities coordinators and youth club leaders) are required to read and acknowledge.
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Code of Conduct. Fraternal leaders who are NOT Modern Woodmen field representatives or employees must read and acknowledge.
Upload the completed acknowledgment forms using this electronic form by Friday, Feb. 24. |
Submit your equipment and asset report by April 1
To comply with Modern Woodmen’s bylaws, all chapters and Summit chapters must report equipment and assets owned by the chapter to the Fraternal Department.
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| February 2023 |
Complete Your Raising Readers Survey!
Share how many kids you've reached this quarter
Remember to submit your Raising Readers survey after you complete your first-quarter project. We know many events have happened but haven't been reported yet.
The quick survey helps us track our nationwide impact ... and it automatically enters you into the quarterly incentive drawing. Be one of 30 leaders to receive a 12-month Amazon Prime subscription or gift card. |
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Kids reached: 27
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| February 2023 |
Read to Kids This Quarter
Help boost children's literacy
Haven't completed your first-quarter Raising Readers project yet? Remember, you still have all of February and March to read to and with kids in your community.
What if you can't get into schools and libraries due to security or other restrictions? Feel free to be creative.
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Idea: Bring chapter members together with their own children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews or neighborhood kids. Ask club members to bring an adult family member or younger sibling, cousin or friend.
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Idea: Hold the event at an animal shelter and invite young members to read to the cats and dogs. It boosts literacy skills while improving the animals' socialization. (Create "reading buddies" for nonreaders.)
Get more details about the campaign and ideas for hosting the Read Across America activity on the Training Materials site at imakeanimpact.org. |
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| January 2023 |
Learn from leaders |
Check out the winter magazine
The winter issue of The Modern Woodmen magazine just landed in member mailboxes nationwide. As always, this issue highlights chapter and youth service club activities around the country.
Remember, you can see what other chapters and youth clubs are up to by viewing pictures in the Photo Gallery on imakeanimpact.org. Be sure to attach pictures to your reports and post pictures of your members in action to the Fraternal Leaders closed Facebook group. We may be able to feature them in The Modern Woodmen magazine, Impact or elsewhere.
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| January 2023 |
Like surprises? |
Sign up for What's in the Box?SM
The holidays are over. Get something fun (and free!) for yourself in the new year. (And tell your members 21 and up about it, too.)
Recipients of the fun new fraternal program – What's in the Box?SM– get two boxes filled with small surprises in the mail during the year. Each box supports the community in some way, while helping you become aware of a cause, learn something new and/or interact with family, friends or neighbors – the hallmarks of Modern Woodmen fraternalism.
Order yours now! Limit of one subscription (two boxes) per member household per year. Up to 2,500 subscriptions available each year. |
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| January 2023 |
2023 Impact Institute schedule |
Watch for an invitation to a conference near you
Impact Institutes are fun, interactive conferences for Modern Woodmen fraternal leaders, with plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas. Staff members from the Fraternal Department facilitate training to help you learn something new and be inspired to continue the good work you’re doing in your community.
2023 Impact Institute dates & locations:
- March 3-4: San Francisco, California.
- April 14-15: Charleston, South Carolina.
- April 21-22: Deadwood, South Dakota.
- June 9-10: Seattle, Washington.
- July 21-22: Salt Lake City, Utah.
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We’ll send personal invitations with more information to those leaders who live closest to the host cities. If you don’t see a location near you, don’t worry. Host cities rotate annually. |
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| January 2023 |
Required form due April 1 |
Submit your chapter's equipment and asset report
To comply with Modern Woodmen’s bylaws, all chapters and Summit chapters must report equipment and assets owned by the chapter to the Fraternal Department.
Please complete and submit the Annual Equipment and Asset Report by April 1. Visit the Forms and Policies section of the Training Materials site for more information about the equipment and asset policy. Contact Fraternal at [email protected] or 800-322-9805 with any questions. 
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| January 2023 |
Automatic withdrawal from chapter accounts
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Remember the Surety Fund collection this month
As required by the board of directors, the Fraternal Department annually collects money from each chapter for the Surety Fund. The fund exists to protect against any damages or losses resulting from a chapter officer’s failure to perform his or her duties. We will withdraw $5 from all chapter bank accounts the week of Jan. 15. |
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| January 2023 |
It's tax time! |
Watch the mail for your 1099-NEC
Fraternal leader compensation is considered taxable income for federal and, in most cases, state income tax purposes. Tax law requires the Fraternal Department to report compensation paid in excess of certain threshold amounts. (Please note the income is now reported on Form 1099-NEC, not 1099-M.)
If you received leader compensation of $600 or more last year, you'll receive a 1099-NEC within the next month. Please review the form and contact Fraternal with any questions or changes. You can reach us at 800-322-9805 or [email protected].
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| January 2023 |
Read to kids this quarter! |
Help boost children's literacy
Start the year with an easy, but impactful project – reading to kids in your community in January, February or March.
- Work with a community group that caters to kids, such as a school, library, child center, after-school program or children’s hospital.
- Ask members to sign up to read to or with the kids. Members can bring books with them or the children in the group can bring their own to read.
- Turn this service project into a Hometown Hero event by also honoring a staff member during the activity (optional).
Get more details about the campaign and fun ideas for hosting the first-quarter Read Across America activity on the Training Materials site at imakeanimpact.org. | |
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