Seven people stand together holding a flag. The commemorative flag has 13 stars in a circle around the number 250 in upper-left blue square. The group is standing in front of a sign that says "East Battery. On this hill was encamped the artillery of the American Army under Gen. George Izard. 1814. 2026 by WoodmenLife Chapter 462." There is green grass below them, and houses and trees behind them.

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WoodmenLife chapters had another busy month! Our members showed their ongoing commitment to family, community, and country — and they had some fun at the same time.

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Above, Chapter 462 in Chazy, NY, purchased a new historic marker recognizing the 1814 encampment grounds of Army Gen. George Izard, which is in current-day Champlain, NY. The donation was in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

 

A group of eight people stand together in the photo. Five of the people are standing on a deck, and the other three are standing below on the ground. A commemorative America 250 flag is affixed to the deck, and one of the people is holding the flag out. There are green bushes, trees, and grass around them.

Chapter 885 in Dillard, GA, presented a commemorative America 250 flag to the Alumni Heritage Center at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School in Rabun Gap, GA.

 

A group of 13 people stand together in the photo. They are holding a commemorative America 250 flag, which has 13 stars in a circle around "250" in the upper-left blue square. The group is standing in a parking lot, and there is a building behind them.

WoodmenLife Sales associates Kim Billingsley and Jake Hudspeth delivered a commemorative America 250 flag to the Saltillo (MS) Historical Society. The flag will be displayed at the organization’s Fourth of July celebration.

 

Five people stand together holding a commemorative America 250 flag, which features a circle of 13 stars around "250" in the upper-left blue square. Rows of bleachers are behind the group.

Mississippi Sales Representatives Justin Price and Hoyt Smith gifted a commemorative America 250 flag to the Pontotoc County Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Association. The presentation was part of a WoodmenLife Senior Days event at the Pontotoc County Fair.

 

Eight people stand together for the photo. They are holding a framed America 250 commemorative flag, which features 13 stars in a circle around "250" in the upper-left blue square. Behind them is a long desk, and on the wall is the seal of the town of Warsaw, NC.

WoodmenLife Representative Mike Avery presented a commemorative America 250 flag to the town of Warsaw, NC.

 

Photo shows a group of about 35 people. They are standing outside of a building. There is a large potted plant next to the group, and there are trees and blue sky behind them.

The Kentucky West region celebrated WoodmenLife Family Days at Discovery Park of America in Union City, TN. The science museum event was fun for all ages. WoodmenLife members and their guests enjoyed VIP access to the tower views, lunch, a tractor parade, fishing, and an ice cream social.

 

Photo shows six people standing together. They are standing on a walkway up to a building. A sign on the building says "Discover Park of America."

Members had a great time at the Kentucky West WoodmenLife Family Days event at Discovery Park of America. Pictured are Caleb Tynes, Seth Tynes, Dennis Burgess, Betty Tynes, Barry Tynes, and Lisa Tynes.

 

Photo is a selfie of a woman and a young girl. They are posing beside a vehicle that has the number "117" on it.

WoodmenLife Representative Kacie Slack and Mae had a blast at the WoodmenLife Family Days event at Discovery Park of America. They were particularly excited to find their chapter number (Chapter 117 in Benton, KY).

 

A group of seven people stand together for the photo. They are standing below a tree. Behind them are several flags on tall flag poles.

Members of Chapter 1513 in Morehead City, NC, visited the Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens to place flowers on graves and pick up trash. Pictured are Travis Davis, Susan Davis, Tim Wall, Susan Day, Barbara Smith, Betsy Weeks, and Leroy Weeks.

 

Photo shows four people standing together and holding an oversized check. The check is made out to the Hope Women's Center in the amount of $1,000. Behind them on the wall is the Hope Women's Center logo.

Chapter 1571 in Martinez, GA, donated $1,000 to the Hope Women’s Center. The organization offers free women’s health services, resources, and support to people in need. Pictured are WoodmenLife members Chuck Clark and Betty Curtis, Hope Women’s Center Director Dr. Jacqueline Heider, and member Carolyn Clark.

 

Photo shows three people standing together and holding an oversized check. The check is made out to Angelwood in the amount of $2,500. Behind them is a brick wall with the Angelwood, Inc. logo.

Chapter 3 in Jacksonville, FL, donated $2,500 to Angelwood, Inc., an organization that offers services to people in the community living with disabilities. Pictured are Edwin Lopez, Dianne Turrle, and Terri Dubois.

 

Photo shows two people holding a 5-foot-by-8-foot U.S. flag. On the building behind them is a large white sign that says "Fairfield Park District."

On behalf of Chapter 635 in Fairfield, IL, Secretary Connie Smith presented four 5-foot-by-8-foot U.S. flags to Jim Rose of the Fairfield Park District. The flags will fly in various parks around Fairfield.

 

Photo shows five people standing together. Two men in the middle are shaking hands and exchanging a check. On the doorway above them says "Cerro Gordo Vol. Fire-Rescue In."

Chapter 130 in Cerro Gordo, NC, presented a donation to the Cerro Gordo Fire Department to help furnish its Smoke and Fire Rescue Educational House. Pictured are Chapter Secretary Betty Hinson, Fire Chief Garrett Floyd, WoodmenLife Representative David Pless, and members Suzette Evatt and Janice Mcrae.

 

Visit WoodmenLife.org/Find/Chapter to find a chapter close to you.

Click on WoodmenLife.org/Giving-Back to learn more about how WoodmenLife supports communities across the country.

 

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