CHFS 2012 CONVENTION - Catholic Holy Family Society

The Fraternal Focus
Official Publication of Catholic Holy Family Society
November 2012
Society Chief Executive Officer, Jaki Gardner (L), is pleased to introduce
her fellow Officers and Board of Directors serving for the next four year
term. Pictured above are (L-R) Kathryn Konrad - District 4 Director,
Robert Kochevar - Recording Secretary, Jean Konrad - Treasurer, Rosemary
Wesolik - District 5 Director , James A. Rial - Chair of the Board,
Mary Lou Golf - Vice President, Ann Marie Shannon - District 3 Director,
Norm Horstmann - District 5 Director, Jacqueline Sobania-Robison - District
1 Director and Claire “Sandy” Sanders - District 2 Director. Not pictured
is Sandra Bouchard - Corporate Secretary.
CHFS 2012 CONVENTION
Catholic Holy Family Society Delegates met at the Westin Hotel in Lombard, IL, August 22 - 25,
2012, for the 29th Society Convention. There were fifty-three Delegates representing over
28,000 members in five Districts. For a list of the Delegates and the Districts they represent,
turn to page 3.
The Convention began on Wednesday, August 22. Society President, James A. Rial welcomed
the Delegates, appointed Chief Executive Officer Jacqueline Gardner as Mistress of Ceremonies
and Peter Thrane, JD, as Parliamentarian. He also introduced the incumbent Officers and
District Directors and opposing District Director candidates to the Delegation.
There were three contested District Director seats. Elections were held on Thursday, August
23. In District 1, Jacqueline Sobania-Robison unseated incumbent Joseph DiPoli, in District 2,
incumbent Claire Sanders retained his seat while in District 3, Ann Marie Shannon overtook
Tom Schutz for the seat vacated by retiring District Director Frank Toplak. For more
information about the convention, turn to page 4.
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In this issue
CHFS 2012 Convention
How Soon We Forget
Delegate Listing
Convention Highlights
Members in Action
Church Grant
Our Favorite Recipes
Volunteer Rewards
Fraternalist of the Year
Joseph & Jean Konrad Scholarships
That Others May See
Fraternal Benefits
Catholic Holy Family Society
Has been dedicated to the service of
the Catholic home, family and
community since 1914 and currently
operates in 19 states. Members
have the security and confidence
that comes with placing their
welfare in the hands of their own
Society. At the same time, they
receive the benefits that come with
membership in a Fraternal organization.

HOW SOON WE FORGET DRAWING
The correct answer
from our
February 2012
contest was Greta
Garbo. She is
credited with
having said, “Life
would be so
wonderful if only
we knew what to
do with it.”
Our drawing, from the 112 correct answers we
received, gave us these winners:
$100 First Prize: Joseph Davis
Linwood, KS
$50 Second Prize: Carol White
Ashland, PA
$25 Third Prize: Dorothy West
Muncie, IN
MAIL TO: CHFS
HOW SOON WE FORGET CONTEST
Deadline 01/31/2013 PO BOX 327
BELLEVILLE, IL 62222
____________________________________________
YOUR NAME
____________________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
________________ ______________________
POLICY NUMBER CONTEST ANSWER
This contest is open to all members of Catholic Holy
Family Society who are in good standing. Officers
and employees of said organization are not eligible.
Your answer should have the correct spelling. The
winner shall be determined by a random drawing
from all of the correct entries. Catholic Holy Family
Society shall be the sole judge of each contest and its
decision shall be final.
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CHFS 2012 CONVENTION DELEGATES
DISTRICT 1 DELEGATES
NAME CITY STATE
Randall Kress Pittsburgh PA
Arlene Suminski Scotch Plaines NJ
Jacqueline Sobania-Robison Winter Haven FL
Mark Simmons Ridgley MD
Pablo Lopez Miami FL
Charles Martini, Sr. Media PA
Joseph DiPoli Brockton MA
Marlene Lawton Orlando FL
DISTRICT 2 DELEGATES
NAME CITY STATE
Claire “Sandy” Sanders Hardwood MI
Debra Lafferty Cincinnati OH
Jane Schwartz Indianapolis IN
Mike Schwartz Indianapolis IN
Lydia Wegrzyn Marine City MI
Scott Eberhart Clare MI
DISTRICT 3 DELEGATES
NAME CITY STATE
Carol Toplak Melrose Park IL
Frank Toplak Melrose Park IL
Mary Lou Golf Lockport IL
Frank Golf Lockport IL
Robert Kochevar Joliet IL
Janet Sanders Hartland WI
Ann Marie Shannon Wheaton IL
Tom Schutz Chicago IL
Jean Konrad Joliet IL
Beverly Lewis Bridgeview IL
James Rial Lockport IL
Jacqueline Gardner Shorewood IL
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DISTRICT 4 DELEGATES
NAME CITY STATE
Kathryn Konrad Tempe AZ
Kimberly Wood Golden CO
Edward Wood Golden CO
Ruth Misiewicz Lenexa KS
Ona Harris-Wilson Pineville LA
DISTRICT 5 DELEGATES
NAME CITY STATE
Rosemary Wesolik New Athens IL
Norm Horstmann Damiansville IL
Mel Weck Freeburg IL
Darlene Timmermann Aviston IL
Judy Gruner Highland IL
Charles Berkel Edwardsville IL
Barbara Haselhorst Trenton IL
Alice Ohms Evansville IL
Joseph Timmermann Carlyle IL
Bernard Lengerman Belleville IL
Dale Gall Trenton IL
Daniel Haselhorst Trenton IL
Dolly Lampe Breese IL
Theresa Jansen Breese IL
Helen Wuebbles Germantown IL
Rosann Horstmann Damiansville IL
Phyllis Berkel Fairview Heights IL
Raymond Berkel Fairview Heights IL
Ray Miller Fairview Heights IL
Steve Jackson Freeburg IL
Bonnie Rutz Pocahontas IL
Tom Sheehan Fairview Heights IL

2012 CHFS CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS
Continued from page 1:
With the conclusion of the 2008-2012
term, in accordance with the 2008 CHFS
Constitution and Bylaws, two District 5
Trustee positions were terminated.
Those positions were held by Mel Weck
and Darlene Timmermann.
Thursday’s meeting began with IT Director,
official photographer and singer
Ray Zrinsky, by singing The Prayer and
leading Delegates with the Pledge of
Allegiance, The National Anthem and
God Bless America. Guest speaker was
American Fraternal Alliance’s President
Joe Annotti, who spoke about the fraternal
business model and it’s relevance
in today’s marketplace.
In other business conducted at the
Convention, Delegates voted to adopt
suggested revisions to CHFS Articles of
Incorporation and Constitution and
Bylaws. Revisions were made to update
terminology, clarify duties of the Board
of Directors and membership requirements.
At Thursday evening’s banquet, Jean
Konrad and Robert Kochevar presented
Waterford crosses, inscribed plaques
and Resolutions to the outgoing Board
members. Those included Frank
Toplak, Mel Weck, Darlene Timmermann
and Joseph DiPoli. Two crosses
were awarded posthumously. Ron
Thorndyke accepted a cross in honor of
his wife, Nancy Thorndyke, the Society’s
long-time Recording Secretary, who
passed in June, 2012. Sr. Elizabeth Marie
Klepec and Lorrie Klepec accepted a
cross in honor of their brother Rev.
George Klepec, who served as the
Society’s Spiritual Advisor. Rev. Klepec
passed away in March, 2012.
The evening ended with sing-a-long
entertainment by accordion player
Chris Cronholm.
Convention business concluded on Friday,
August 24 with an organizational
meeting of the 2012-2016 CHFS Board
of Directors. Following the Convention’s
closing, the Delegates, spouses and
CHFS employees, many in costume,
enjoyed an afternoon “Untouchables”
bus tour to Chicago which highlighted
famous gangster landmarks from the
prohibition era followed by dinner at
“Tommy Gun’s Garage”, a speakeasy
dinner theater.
Southern Illinois Delegates, spouses and
employees traveled by bus to the
Convention.
District 5 Director Rosemary Wesolik
checks into the Westin.
Directors Kathy Konrad, District 4
and Norm Horstmann, District 5.
Retiring Directors (L) Mel Weck ,
(R) Frank Toplak and Carol Toplak
visit at Wednesday evening’s banquet.
American Fraternal Alliance President Joe Annotti
was keynote speaker.
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The theme for registration
was “Take Me Out to the
Ballgame”.
Right: District 5 Delegate Judy
Gruner and District 3 Delegate
Tom Schutz.
Left: District 5 Delegate Steve
Jackson and wife Mary.
District 5 Delegate Bonnie Rutz and
husband Ronnie.
James A. Rial, Chair of the Board,
makes opening remarks.
Society CEO Jaki Gardner served as
Mistress of Ceremonies throughout the
Convention.

Special thanks to the Society‘s IT
Director, photographer and singer
Ray Zrinsky, pictured with wife
Kirsten.
Delegates invested their time and effort at the Convention because they understand
the importance and relevance of Catholic Holy Family Society’s fraternal
benefits in America today.
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MEMBERS IN ACTION
MUKWONAGO, WI
St. James Catholic Parish ‘s St. Vincent de Paul Society recently
won a Church Grant. Presenting the Grant to St. Vincent de
Paul President Bonnie Pranger and Fr. Mick Savio, is Society
member Frances Vershowske (C), who nominated the Parish.
PIERRON, IL COUNCIL #90
The Council donated their Hearts and
Hands funds to Boy Scout Troop #1043 so
the Scouts could do flag maintenance in
Pierron.
Fraternal Secretary Tom Wilke (L) and Council
President Ed Schrage receive the Hempen
Grant from Haley Pritchett and Mike Lampe.
Council President Kim Richter (R) and
Council member Joan Timmermann (L)
present the Council’s Silver Star Award
to Ellen Knollhoff for Bible School.
The Council used their Hempen Grant toward
their Hearts and Hands concrete project.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish’s Burmese Community Outreach
Ministry recently won a Church Grant. Society member Jane
Schwartz (L) nominated the parish and presented the Grant to
Ministry Chair Patty Schmalz, Pastor Todd Riebe, and Victor Kolo
representing the Burmese/Chinese refugee families at St. Mark.
CARLYLE, IL COUNCIL #19
Fraternal Secretary Joe Timmermann (L)
and Council member Bud Kampwerth
present 50/50 raffle winnings at the
Matching Fund event for Joe Rakers to
Jean Von Dorn.
ST. ROSE, IL COUNCIL #28
Fraternal Secretary Tom Wilke (L) and Council
President Ed Schrage (R), present their Euchre
Tournament Matching Funds to Lucy Henricks,
leader of the Highland Meals on Wheels
Program.

Please submit digital photos and complete
descriptions of your Council activities to:
amenard@chfsociety.org
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ST. LIBORY, IL COUNCIL #37
Council President Gene Kinkelaar (L) join members
Charles Otten and Lucinda Scheiper as they
help hang new blinds in the church sacristy for
their Hearts and Hands project. (L-R) Back row: Fraternal Secretary Jane Otten presents
the Council’s Matching Gift to St. Libory Sunday School
teacher Mona Mense and Trustees Lucinda Scheiper and
Florence Lickenbrook. They are pictured with Sunday
School students.
Council Vice President Dolores Bergkoetter presents
the Council’s Matching Fund to St. Libory Grade
School teachers and Principal at the School District
30 dinner and auction.
The Council presented their Matching Fund to the Mater
Dei Capital Campaign. Pictured (L - R) Fraternal Secretary
Theresa Jansen, Ralph Jansen, Fr. Chuck Tuttle, Mater
Dei Principal Dennis Litteken, Council President Jim
Richter and Dolly Lampe.
Fraternal Secretary Jane Otten (R), presented
the Council’s donation to the Freeburg Food
Pantry as their extra charity for the year.
BREESE, IL COUNCIL #82
The Council donated $1000 toward new floor covering
in St. Augustine Parish’s cafeteria. The funds came
from the Council’s Hearts and Hands, Matching Fund
and Council treasury. Pictured (L -R) Ralph Jansen, Bob
Jansen, Fr. Chuck Tuttle, Deacon Bob Lippert, Council
President Jim Richter and Chuck Luitjohan.

MEMBERS IN ACTION
BEAVER PRAIRIE, IL COUNCIL # 97
Council President Millie Peppenhorst (L), presented
the Council’s Matching Fund to Sr. Diane in the
presence of the PSR class.
The Council used their Matching Fund toward
St. Anthony’s Pancake and Sausage
Breakfast. Pictured are (L-R) Breakfast Chair
Linda Messing, Council President Dennis
Kampwerth and Vice President Rose Pulver.
Members enjoying games at the Council’s Annual Social
Gathering.
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BECKEMEYER, IL COUNCIL #85
Council President Dennis Kampwerth (R),
presents a 50 Year Membership pin to Ed
Holthaus at the Council’s Annual Social Gathering.
JOLIET, IL
The Society celebrated Home Office employee anniversaries.
CEO Jaki Gardner (L), celebrated 1 year of
service, while Linda Koerner celebrated 37 years,
both on November 14, 2012.
Please submit digital photos and complete
descriptions of your Council activities to:
amenard@chfsociety.org

Fraternal Secretary JoAnn Rathke (R), presents
the Council’s Silver Star Award to Jeanette
Dempsey, a representative for Ministry to the
Sick and Aged.
It was a perfect day for the Council’s annual Easter
Egg Hunt!
JOLIET, IL
The Society congratulated Home
Office employee Nancy Drauden for
50 years of dedicated service to
Catholic Holy Family Society, on
March 26, 2012.
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BELLEVILLE, IL COUNCIL #71
The Council presented their Matching Funds to Blessed
Sacrament School. Pictured are (L-R), Council President
Trudy Schauster, Fraternal Secretary JoAnn Rathke, Principal
Claire Hatch and Council Secretary Phyllis Berkel.
HEMPEN DONATION
CHFS Fraternal Director Mary Barbara
Kurtz accepts a $500 donation from
Carson Hempen, owner of Hempen
Funeral Homes. The funds went
toward the Society’s annual Habitat for
Humanity Blitz Build.
Council Secretary Phyllis Berkel (L), and Fraternal Secretary
JoAnn Rathke delivered nearly $600 of supplies for
the Violence Prevention Center to their Shelter Shop, as
the Council’s Hands On Project. Accepting the donations
is the store’s assistant manager, Joy.
PIOPOLIS, IL COUNCIL #104
Council Secretary Lisa Clark (R-L),
presented the Council’s Matching Fund
to PSR Coordinator Cindy Billington and
PSR Teacher Rachel Hopflinger as
students watch.

RECENT CHURCH GRANTS
CHFS is pleased to announce the recent Church
Grant recipients. Society member Fr. Duane
Pribula, Pastor at Our Lady of the Pines, Nevis,
MN, nominated his parish and will use their
Grant toward financial assistance to the Akeley
Food Shelf and Laporte Community Food Shelf
and the UCAN and Yes, You Can Community
Resource Centers.
Ruth Huckestein nominated her parish, St. John
Neumann Catholic Church, Pittsburgh, PA. The
parish will use the grant toward the Appalachia
Outreach program.
Rose Marie Chacon nominated her parish, Pope
John Paul II Catholic Church, Pagosa Springs,
CO. The parish will use the grant toward food
boxes for the needy in the community.
OUR FAVORITE
RECIPES
With each publication, we ask that you send in
your favorite recipe for a particular category. For
this issue’s contest we are asking for your favorite
holiday cookie recipe. We will test recipes
and publish our favorite in the Fraternal Focus.
The recipes of the two runners up will be
published on our website, chfsociety.org.
The deadline for this contest is Jan. 31, 2013
Submit your recipe to CHFS Recipe Contest, PO
Box 2909, Joliet, IL 60434-2909. Include with
your recipe, your name, address, phone number
and policy number. All contests are open
to members in good standing.
William Komlance, Sr. nominated his parish,
St. Francis and Clare Roman Catholic
Church, Greenwood, IN. The parish will use
the grant toward their Harvest Food Pantry.
Jane Schwartz nominated her parish, St.
Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church, Indianapolis,
IN. The parish will use the grant
toward their Burmese Community Outreach
Ministry which aids Burmese parishioners
at St. Mark.
Marien Leuty nominated her parish, St.
Mary Catholic Church, Mount Vernon, IL.
The parish will use the grant toward annual
Christmas baskets for Daystar Charities in
Cairo, IL.. Thanks to all of our members
who submit their parish projects for a
chance to win a Church Grant.
Pumpkin Bread
Donna Miller, Champaign, IL
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Drawing two parishes
to receive a $3000 grant
four times a year
The date for our next drawing is December
31, 2012.
Please submit your entry by listing the
name, address and phone number of your
parish church, the name of your pastor and
a brief description of the church project
that you would like to nominate for the
grant. Send it, along with your name,
address and phone number to:
CHFS CHURCH GRANT PROGRAM, PO BOX
327, BELLEVILLE, IL 62222.
Congratulations to the winners of our
February 2012 Contest:
1st Prize $100- Donna Miller
Champaign, IL
2nd Prize $75- Martha Doles
Greenburg, IN
3rd Prize $25- Lorraine McGinley
Ashland, PA
Ingredients:
3½ Cups flour 4 Eggs
3 Cups sugar 2 Tsps cinnamon
2 Tsps baking soda ⅔ Cup water
1 Cup vegetable oil 1 Tsp nutmeg
1½ Tsps salt 2 Cups pumpkin
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 ̊. In a large bowl, sift together flour,
baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Beat oil,
eggs, water and pumpkin in a separate bowl. Combine the
wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour into
2 greased loaf pans and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Cool before removing from pans.

VOLUNTEER REWARDS
Volunteering is the heart of fraternalism.
Volunteers make a difference by contributing
their time, energy and talents to the causes
they hold dear. Because our members play
such an integral part in who we are as a Soci-
ety, we want to know what you are doing to
make a difference in your church and community.
We are looking for the volunteer activities
you participated in and the hours you spent
doing them. By filling out our form and sending
it to the address listed, you will be entered
in our Volunteer Rewards drawing. Out of the
entries received, the Society will randomly
chose three winners to receive a cash prize of
$150.00 each. Each activity requires a
separate form and each activity is an additional
entry for the drawing. This form may be
copied for additional activities.
The deadline for our next drawing is
January 31, 2013.
MAIL TO: CHFS, Volunteer Rewards
PO Box 2909, Joliet, IL 60434
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES FOR MONTHS OF Sept., Oct., Nov. and Dec. 2012
________________________________ _________________________________
YOUR NAME ADDRESS
________________________________ _________________________________
CITY, STATE, ZIPCODE POLICY NUMBER
______________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
______________________________________________________________________
DATE OF PARTICIPATION AND HOURS SPENT
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VOLUNTEERISM
Gives us the opportunity to change lives,
including our own. If you’d like to support
a cause, but can’t afford to donate money,
donate your time instead!
2012 Winners thus far have been:
Maryanne Battistini, Highland, IN
Marlene Lawton, Orlando, FL
Joan Steck, Sioux City, IA
Patricia McMann, Allentown, PA
Sam Schmitz, Aviston, IL
Cornelius Kampwerth, Carlyle, IL
Joe Timmermann, Carlyle, IL
Jean Coen, Federal Way, WA
Ann Tierney, Conover, OH
ALICE OHMS NAMED FRATERNALIST OF THE YEAR
Council #113’s Alice Ohms, pictured with
her husband Charlie, was named CHFS
Fraternalist of the Year.
Alice Ohms was named the 2012
Fraternalist of the Year at the Annual
Fraternal Leaders Meeting held at the
Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows in Belleville,
IL on Saturday, May 19th. Alice has
been a member of CHFS for over 35 years.
Alice has been an extremely involved and
dedicated member of her council helping
in all fraternal and council activities when
needed. Alice has also held every elected
position of Evansville Council #113 several
times. She is one of the driving forces
behind her Honor Level 1 Council. Alice
spends a lot of time coordinating Hearts
and Hands, Join Hands Day, Matching
Funds projects and Council Social events.
She is instrumental in organizing a parish
breakfast every year and the proceeds
benefit her parish. She attends conven-
tions and fraternal meetings. Alice is always
looking for ways that her council can help
her parish. She has recruited her husband
and children to work council events and help
out whenever needed. Alice makes a
wonderful team member because of her
patience, Christian example and her humbleness.
Not only is Alice active in her council,
but she is also active in her parish and
community. Alice is a member of St.
Boniface Church in Evansville, IL where she
also serves as parish secretary. She has
organized and planned numerous events and
activities to benefit St. Boniface Church. In
addition, Alice is involved in the Altar
Sodality and the Evansville Business Association.
-Submitted by Mary Barbara Kurtz
Fraternal Director

JOSEPH & JEAN KONRAD
HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The Joseph and Jean Konrad High
School Scholarships were created to
emphasize the importance of Catholic
High School education. The Society
congratulates our winners who
were selected on June 30, 2012 The
next drawing for our scholarships
will be on December 31, 2012.
If the person you nominated did not
win this time, please submit his/her
name again. Nominations will be
accepted only from those members
who carry an active policy with the
Society. The student nominated
must be attending, or have been
accepted to attend, a Catholic high
school.
The Society’s scholarships will be
paid directly to the high school and
must be used for that current
academic year.
STUDENT STUDENT CITY & STATE NOMINATED BY RELATIONSHIP
Joshua D. Albers Breese, IL Joshua D. Albers Self
Ben Wiegmann, Jr. Breese, IL Mary Kay Wiegmann Mother
Jacob Kuhl Breese, IL Ralph C. Jansen Grandfather
Kimberly Thole Trenton, IL Jeanne R. Thole Mother
Logan B. Kesler Columbia, IL Adelpha Lampe Friend
Sabrina Andreatta San Francisco, CA Leopoldo J. Lapuz Grandfather
Daniel Flanagan Philadelphia, PA Kathleen Flanagan Mother
Maria Plachutin Daly City, CA Marian Flynn Mother
Sean J. Jenkins Oak Forest, IL Kevin J. Hallagan Grandfather
Rene F. Garcia Venice, CA Lawrence Rodriguez Uncle
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Entries should include your name,
address, phone number and policy
number, the student’s name,
address and home phone number,
the high school’s name, address and
phone number and your relationship
to the nominee. You may nominate a
student one time in any one contest
period. The Society will be the final
judge of all contest proceedings. If
you have any questions, please
contact our Fraternal Director, Mary
Barbara Kurtz at 800-240-2554 or
mbkurtz@chfsociety.org. An application
can be found on our website,
chfsociety.org.
Mail your nominations to:
CHFS
Scholarship Program
PO Box 327
Belleville, IL 62222-0327

THAT OTHERS MAY SEE
Catholic Holy Family Society is very proud of
the members who took the time to donate
their old eyeglasses for the Society’s “That
Others May See” project. This program accepts
your donated prescription eyeglasses
and prescription sunglasses and turns them
over to the Lions Clubs International which
recycles them to give to persons who cannot
afford to buy their own glasses. From all of
the people who donated their glasses during
the past six months, three names were ran-
domly selected by the Society. Those three
members will each receive a $100 prize.
The names of the winners, drawn on June
30.2012 are:
CHFS FRATERNAL BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS
Council Programs Upon membership in Catholic Holy Family Society, each member is placed in a
local unit called a Council. These Councils offer members a chance to become involved in various
social, benevolent and religious activities. Each council elects officers who are responsible for
organizing and administering the many projects and programs made available to the Councils by
CHFS. Councils are also responsible for electing delegates to attend the Society’s Quadrennial
Convention, at which time Society Directors are elected and reports on the state of the Society
are discussed. The Council programs include:
Matching Funds Program Councils are encouraged to perform fundraising events each year to
assist a local religious or civic project. CHFS assists the Councils with their fraternal work by
matching all or a portion of the funds raised for the charity. The recipient of the funds and the
type of event are the decisions of the Council.
Matching Gifts In order to provide smaller Councils with an opportunity to contribute to a local
fundraising project, the Matching Gifts program was established. A Council may donate up to
$150 to a worthwhile organization, parish or individual in need. The National Council will match
that amount.
Eyeglasses “That Others May See” Program This program accepts your donated prescription
eyeglasses and turns them over to the Lions Club International which recycles glasses and gives
them to people who cannot afford to buy their own glasses. Cash prizes are given twice each year
to three winners who donate their eyeglasses.
Hearts and Hands Each year a Council may receive a grant of up to $600 to do a small work or
service project in their community. The grant is designed to give members an opportunity to assist
a needy family or parish project by purchasing materials and supplies. The members provide the
volunteer labor to complete the work.
Habitat for Humanity Projects Every year CHFS helps sponsor a project involving Habitat for
Humanity International, including raising funds and/or recruiting volunteers for a weekend home
build. Working with the local HFH affiliates, CHFS is in partnership with this non-profit Christian
organization whose ultimate goal is to eliminate poverty housing.
Council Honors Award Program Honoring Councils who meet the stringent requirements for
fraternal activity and service, the National Council increases both Matching Funds and Hearts and
Hands grants to Silver Star, Level I and Level II Councils.
20 and 50 -Year Pins Members who attain 20 and/or 50 years of membership in CHFS receive
membership pins. These are presented in recognition of the loyalty and faithfulness of the member.
Youth Retreat Grants Young members of CHFS will be reimbursed for half the cost of the registration
fee to attend the Quest and Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) weekends. These retreats are
designed to assist the younger members to find out more about God, themselves and their relationships
with family and friends.
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SEND EYEGLASSES
The deadline for our next drawing is January 31,
2013. Please send your gently used eyeglasses,
along with your name, address, phone number
and policy number to:
CHFS
That Others May See Drawing
1 Fairlane Dr.
Joliet, IL 60435
Dorothy Brovey, Cincinnati, OH
Raymond Gilch, Pittsburgh, PA
Tellis DeMatto, Philadelphia, PA
Joseph J. and Jean Konrad Catholic High School Scholarship Program Twice each year, this
program awards ten Catholic high school students, nominated by members of the Society, with
$2,000 tuition grants.
Church Grant Program Four times a year, the Society selects two church projects to receive a
grant. Members can nominate their parish by providing a brief description of the church project
they would like to see funded. The Church Grant is $3,000.
“How Soon We Forget” Contest This fun contest gives our members a chance to identify movie
stars of the past. This contest is featured in our The Fraternal Focus newsletter. Three winners
are chosen to receive a cash prize.
Emergency Medical Benefit Members of CHFS are eligible to receive an emergency medical
alert bracelet at no cost. The medical emergency emblem is on one side and the health problem
is engraved on the other side of this valuable life saving bracelet.
Social Gatherings Councils are invited by CHFS to hold family picnics, corporate communion
breakfasts and dinners. These social events help to build council interest and assist members in
becoming acquainted.
ScriptSave Prescription Benefit CHFS recognizes the fact that there are a number of individuals
who have no prescription discount card. Therefore, ScriptSave is available at no cost to all
CHFS members to defray the cost of prescription and over-the-counter drugs. In addition,
ScriptSave has a Wellness Center which provides medical information and screenings at no
cost.
Orphan Benefit This benefit provides a monthly financial allowance for orphaned children of
Catholic Holy Family Society members. The allowance, as determined by the Catholic Holy
Family Society Supreme Board, is payable to the eligible orphaned child through age 18. (Either
the child or the deceased parent(s) must be a member of the Society).
Newborn Benefit This benefit provides a $2,000 death benefit to the insured parent(s) if their
newborn child dies within 60 days of their birth.
The Fraternal Focus The Fraternal Focus is the official publication of Catholic Holy Family
Society. Published four times each year, The Fraternal Focus features our Council Activities,
member contests and pertinent information regarding our products and our fraternal mission.
Our Favorite Recipes Contest With each publication of The Fraternal Focus, members are
encouraged to send in their favorite recipe for Our Favorite Recipes Contest. Three winners will
be chosen to receive cash prizes.
Volunteer Rewards Program This program features our volunteers and their participation in
their own communities. Look for the Volunteer Rewards Program form in The Fraternal Focus
and mail it in. You may win a cash prize!

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CHRISTMAS PRAYER
Father God, When your precious Son
became a tiny baby in a stable in
Bethlehem in poverty and simplicity,
you changed our world. As we
imagine those surroundings, we join
with the shepherds and the wise men
in wonder and praise. We thank you
for our material lives, praise you for
our spiritual lives, and trust in you for
our eternal life. Amen.