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See What WoodmenLife Chapters Were Up To in May 2026

May 29, 20265/29/2026

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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 3 in Phoenix, AZ, presented gift cards for a local pizza restaurant and a tray of cookies to Fire Station #153 in Glendale, AZ. The gift was to thank the First Responders for all they do in the community. Representing the chapter are members Marty and Rosanna Chichester and Byron and Heather Evans.

Find out more about how WoodmenLife supports First Responders at WoodmenLife.org/First-Responders.

 

Four people -- two women and two men -- stand together for the photo. They are standing behind a table. On the table are boxes full of chips and other snacks. Also on the table are display posters about fire safety.

Chapter 567 in Ayden, NC, delivered snack boxes to firefighters at Gardnerville Volunteer Fire Department to show their appreciation. Pictured are Phillip Joyner, Chapter Secretary Debra Lewis, Ashley Humbles, and Chapter Treasurer Barbara Forrest.

 

Four people -- two women and two men -- stand together for the photo. They are holding a Betsy Ross 250 commemorative flag. On the flag, the blue corner says "250" and has a circle of stars. The group is standing outside a brick building that says "Gardnerville Vol. Fire Dept."

In addition, Chapter 567 presented a Betsy Ross 250 commemorative flag to the Gardnerville Volunteer Fire Department. Pictured are Chapter Treasurer Barbara Forrest, Phillip Joyner, Ashley Humbles, and Chapter Secretary Debra Lewis.

 

A man and a woman stand together for the photo. In front of the people is a table with baked goods: slices of cake on plates, packages of cupcakes, etc. Behind them is a sign hanging on the wall that says "Thank you to our Sponsors & Community 2026 Gardnerville VFD BBQ Chicken Cook Off," with several business logos.

Chapter 567 was busy this month! The chapter was a sponsor for the 2026 Gardnerville Volunteer Fire Department BBQ Chicken Cook Off. Members helped prepare plates for the fundraiser. Pictured are Chapter Treasurer Barbara Forrest and Alan Forrest.

 

Two women stand together holding up an American flag.

Chapter 635 in Fairfield, IL, presented a flag to Kiddie Kollege, which provides early childhood education. Chapter Secretary Connie Smith, at right, presented the flag to Angie Lane, Director of Kiddie Kollege.

 

A man and a teenage boy stand together for the photo. The boy is holding a plaque that says "American History Award presented by WoodmenLife." Behind them is a backdrop with the South Pontotoc school logo.

On behalf of Chapter 423 in Ecru, MS, Representative Justin Price presented an American History Award to Rivers D. at South Pontotoc High School.

 

13 people stand together for the photo. Two men near the right side are exchanging a check and shaking hands.

Members with Chapter 652 in Ernul, NC, delivered dinner and a $500 donation to Vanceboro Emergency Management Services to show appreciation for all they do.

 

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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