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 Randy Young goes to Washington NFCA honors “Fraternalist-in-Action” for volunteerism by sending him to Capitol Hill 
The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) recognized Randy C.
Young of Baton Rouge, La. Council 499 as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant)
in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 20, 2006. Randy, honored for his outstanding
fraternal service, met with members of Congress representing his home state
and Congressional district. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-in-Action” who
volunteer their time and energy to strengthen their communities through
participation in local council activities and other charitable endeavors.“The NFCA salutes Randy Young as a true fraternalist,” said NFCA Chair of the Board Janice U. Whipple. “As a Fraternal MVP, Mr. Young embodies the heart of fraternalism through his hard work, dedication and generosity. He demonstrates how fraternalism is a force for good in American society.” During his Capitol Hill visits, Randy met with Sen. David Vitter (R-Louisiana), and Rep. Richard Baker (R-Louisiana). These members of Congress recognized Randy for his achievements, were very interested in learning what he and UCT are accomplishing in their state and districts, and expressed their support for his fraternal contributions to local communities. “Fraternals have a great story to tell, and no one can tell it better than the individuals who devote time to making their communities a better place by helping their neighbors and friends,” said NFCA Chair Whipple. “Randy Young went to Washington and was an excellent goodwill ambassador for the fraternal benefit system. Through his story, he demonstrated to members of Congress the good works performed by fraternalists every day.” Fraternal MVPs are part of the NFCA’s “Fraternalists-in-Action” program, which recognizes individuals whose unique stories best represent 21st Century fraternalism. These fraternalists demonstrate exceptional compassion and vision through their volunteer activities. The 120-year-old NFCA unites 75 not-for-profit fraternal benefit societies operating in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Canada. The association represents 10 million fraternalists in 36,000 local chapters, making it one of America’s largest member-volunteer networks. Fraternal benefit societies provide their members with leadership, social, educational, spiritual, patriotic, scholarship, financial and volunteer-service opportunities. Combined, the NFCA’s member-societies maintain more than $324 billion of life insurance-in-force and, in 2005 alone, contributed almost $400 million to charitable and fraternal programs, and volunteered 93 million hours for community-service projects. These statistics demonstrate the commitment that fraternals have to those in need and exemplify the true meaning of the NFCA signature phrase: Joining Hands to Touch Lives. For more information, visit the NFCA’s Web site at www.nfcanet.org. |
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