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a fraternal benefit society our mission calls us to "reach
out to touch lives" in concern for those in need around
us through our families, churches, and community. The
purpose of this fraternal award is to recognize those members
that have gone that extra "mile"
in volunteer fraternal service (i.e., meals on wheels, hospital
work, visiting shut-ins, etc.). Through
their tireless volunteer efforts those around them have benefited
significantly. These are people who rarely say, "No!",
and are always willing to lend a hand.
Nominations
from our assemblies are accepted each year through the April
1st deadline. Judging is done by an independent panel
from another fraternal benefit society.
A
donation of $500.00 is made to the not-for-profit organization
of the awardee's choice. The
winner also has their name placed into nomination for the
National Fraternal Congress of America, "Fraternalist
of the Year" program. Finally,
their name is added to the plaque that currently hangs in
the lobby of the Home Office.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2008 FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR WINNER!
Lehrae Ann Edwards - Assembly L075
NSS has chosen Lehrae Ann Edwards of Assembly L075 as the 2008 Fraternalist of the Year. Lehrae has served as the Secretary-Treasurer of Assembly L075 since 1983 and still holds that position today as well as President of Region 12. She was elected as a member of the Board of Directors for FWSFE and served until the merger with NSS. She was chosen as the FSWFE Fraternalist of the Year in 1995. Lehrae is a private duty nurse, lector at the Holy Rosary Church, CCD teacher, Cub Scout Pack Committee Chairman, and member of the following: Holy Rosary Church Choir, Demolition Derby Bowling League, Pleasant Valley Red Hats Association, Duryea Betterment Committee, Berlin Airlift Veterans Association, and Treasurer & Chariman of the Duryea Cub Scout Pack 375. As a life long member of FSWFE and NSS, Lehrae has been a very active member and her time and contributions to the society is remarkable. Thank you Lehrae for all that you have done in earning this honor. NSS is proud of you and all your achievements.
Past recipients of the Fraternalist of the Year Award:
2007 - Kerry Farrell, Assembly 0813
2006 - Ruth Burns, Assembly 0731
2005 - Ann Nowak, Assembly L105
2004 - Irene Saniga, Assembly 0377
2003 - Mr. "Andy" Krempasky, Assembly L102
2002 - John Karkosiak, Assembly 0070
2001 - Albina Senko, Assembly 0100
2000 - Rose Mary Strish, Assembly 0617
1999 - Olga Kasnot, Assembly L161
1998 - Tony Waskiewicz, Assembly 0700
1997 - Stephen Lukas, Assembly 0617
1996 - Dr. Helen Gurson, Assembly 0774
1995 - Paul J. Godor, Assembly 0737
1994 - John J. Doslak, Assembly 0160
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