Final Blog
I have some news that may come as a surprise to many of you. I was recently approached by a local firm to join them as a Managing Partner. It is a company that is doing very interesting things globally, … Continue reading
I have some news that may come as a surprise to many of you. I was recently approached by a local firm to join them as a Managing Partner. It is a company that is doing very interesting things globally, … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned in prior blogs, the American Fraternal Alliance initiated an effort a few months ago to gain 100 sponsors for House Resolution 19. I asked members to contact their representatives and either ask them to sponsor the resolution, … Continue reading
As a fraternal, UCT is both a membership organization and a non-profit insurance carrier. Our members volunteer to improve their local communities, and we provide them with financial security through a variety of financial services products. The income from those products helps … Continue reading
Later this year, the Smithsonian will open an exhibit called Giving in America, which will explore the role of philanthropy in America. It will delve into all types of philanthropic efforts including large donations to endow museums or educational institutions, volunteer … Continue reading
This is the time of the year that we begin to compile statistics on the community service work of our members. We haven’t finalized the numbers for this year, but last year our members contributed over 100,000 volunteer hours and over … Continue reading
As a fraternal, UCT is both a membership organization and a non-profit insurance carrier. Our members volunteer to improve their local communities, and we provide them with financial security through a variety of financial services products. The income from those products helps … Continue reading
For over 25 years, UCT’s Columbus Council #1 has been a sponsor of the Columbus Sports Classic, a Special Olympics event held every May at Whetstone High School in Columbus, Ohio. It is part of UCT’s longtime support for those … Continue reading
The 5th annual UCT Winter Hockey Festival returns to its roots this weekend as we return to Northwest Ohio. The first two festivals were held at the outdoor rink in Ottawa Park in Toledo, and then we had one on the … Continue reading
In 2009, UCT developed a strategic plan to determine how to move the organization forward for the next 125 years. Part of any strategic plan is developing or reaffirming a mission statement. Our mission statement is as follows: UCT Mission … Continue reading
I read an article in the Wall Street Journal on September 26 entitled “The Middle Class Squeeze” by Charles Moore, former editor of the Daily Telegraph. He talked about various aspects of the inequality in today’s world that has been … Continue reading