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VOL. 67 NO. 3 Summer 2007 Betsy’s Battle Flag 2007 ummer S F rom dusk till dawn the livelong night She kept the tallow dips alight, And fast her nimble fingers flew To sew the stars upon the blue. With weary eyes and aching head She stitched the stripes of white and red, And when the day came up the stair Complete across a carven chair Hung Betsy’s battle flag. Like shadows in the evening gray The Continentals filed away, With broken boots and ragged coats, But hoarse defiance in their throats; They bore the marks of want and cold, And some were lame and some were old, And some with wounds untended bled, But floating bravely overhead Was Betsy’s battle flag. When fell the battle’s leaden rain The soldier hushed his moans of pain And raised his dying head to see King George’s troopers turn and flee. Their charging column reeled and broke, And vanished in the rolling smoke, Before the glory of the stars, The snowy stripes, and scarlet bars Of Betsy’s battle flag. ...still her deathless banner flies, And keeps the color of the skies. A nation thrills, a nation bleeds, A nation follows where it leads,... Minna Irving

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Page 1: Betsy’s Battle FlagS U M M E R 2007 SUMMER 2007 FRATERNALVOICE The Official Publication of WSAFraternal Life 11265 Decatur Street, Suite 100 Westminster, CO 80234 Phone (303) 451-1494

VOL. 67 NO. 3

Summer 2007

Betsy’s Battle Flag

2007ummerS

From dusk tilldawn the livelong nightShe kept the tallow dips alight,

And fast her nimble fingers flewTo sew the stars upon the blue.With weary eyes and aching headShe stitched the stripes of white and red,And when the day came up the stairComplete across a carven chair

Hung Betsy’s battle flag.

Like shadows in the evening gray The Continentals filed away,With broken boots and ragged coats,But hoarse defiance in their throats;They bore the marks of want and cold,And some were lame and some were old,And some with wounds untended bled,But floating bravely overhead

Was Betsy’s battle flag.

When fell the battle’s leaden rainThe soldier hushed his moans of painAnd raised his dying head to seeKing George’s troopers turn and flee.Their charging column reeled and broke,And vanished in the rolling smoke,Before the glory of the stars,The snowy stripes, and scarlet bars

Of Betsy’s battle flag.

...still her deathless banner flies,And keeps the color of the skies.A nation thrills, a nation bleeds,A nation follows where it leads,...

Minna Irving

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SUMMER 2007

FRATERNAL VOICEThe Official Publication of

WSA Fraternal Life11265 Decatur Street, Suite 100

Westminster, CO 80234Phone (303) 451-1494

1-800-451-7528Internet:www.wsalife.com

USPS - 208-740

Published quarterly in the interest of and for the progress, good and welfare of WSA Fraternal Life. Also to promote and maintain a

mutual and fraternal understandingbetween all members, to unite our whole membership, and to develop

a fraternity, brotherhood and cooperation to the highest degree.

Subscriptions by membership only.

Shannon McCauleyManaging Editor

HONORARY DIRECTORS:Tony MehelichAnn Mobilia

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:John J. Kogovsek ChairmanDiana Bartolo Vice-ChairmanGary Moore DirectorLisa Povich DirectorCynthia Conte DirectorRoger P. Lewis DirectorRocco Santangelo DirectorMicheal R. Osborn DirectorRandy R. Fuss Director/President/CEO

ARTICLE AND LETTERSUBMISSIONS

All articles and letters submitted for publication must be legible or

typewritten and must reach the Editor no later than the first day

of the month prior to publication.

PostmasterSend address changes to:

WSA Fraternal LifeFraternal Voice Editor

P. O. Box 351920Westminster, CO 80035-1920

Periodicals Postage PaidAt Thornton, Colorado

LettersWelcome mail from our members and friends. 4-7

Spotlight 8-9Lodges and Jr. Members report on their activities.

Jr. Members 12-14Get set for July, August and September.

Your Board Meets 10Report of the Meeting of the Board

Financial Report 112007 1st Quarter Financial Report.

Fraternal Pipeline 15Upcoming events at WSA- Don’t miss out!

Annuity Interest RatesEffective Immediately, the Finance Committee has lifted the 10K

annual deposit limit on any new or existing WSA annuities which are atno more than 4.75%. Approval must still be obtained on any deposits in

excess of 100K. Any existing annuity which is crediting greater than4.75% still has an annual deposit limit of 10K without approval.

Existing Deferred Annuities 4.75%This is the renewal rate for owners of 1 year guaranteed WSA Deferred Annuities with anniversary dates in July, August and September.

New Five Year Deferred Annuities 4.75%This interest rate is guaranteed for five years.

New Immediate Annuities 4.75%Annuitize Existing Certificates 5.00%

Surrender charges are waived.

These rates are subject to change at any time. Please call the Home Office for current rates.WSA reserves the right to refuse new or additional deposits at any time.

Please call the Home Office prior to sending deposits.2

Summer 2007

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WSA and its Lodges support many organizations and causes. Each newsletter we will feature those agencies which have received donations in the past quarter,because we feel it is an important part of our fraternal purpose. If you know of any groups which

may be in need of our help, please contact your Lodge. Let’s make this list grow!

Are you interested in donating to one of these organizations or causes supported by WSA? If so, please contact the Home Office and we will provide you with the information to contact them.

Call us at 1-800-451-7528, or 303-451-1494, or e-mail us at: [email protected]

• Special Olympics - Pueblo • March of Dimes• Knights of Columbus -

#12020

• Avon Walk forBreast Cancer

• Dream Weavers of Southern Colorado

• Pueblo Animal Services• Alzheimer Association• YMCA of Metropolitan

Denver

WSA Helps Out

$$$$ ““Your Donations can Make a Difference

““

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You are cordially invited to attend theTwenty-second Annual WSA Fraternal Life

SSCCHHOOLLAARRSSHHIIPPPPRREESSEENNTTAATTIIOONN BBAANNQQUUEETT

Featuring a special tribute to our 50-60-70 and 80 Year Members

SSAATTUURRDDAAYY ,, JJ UULLYY 1144,, 22000077The Westin Westminster Hotel

Cocktails: 5:30PM • Dinner: 6:30PM

• $50 per ticket •To receive your tickets, contact the home office at 1-800-451-7528, or 303-451-1494, or contact us on the web at : www.wsalife.com - RRSSVVPP NNOO LLAATTEERR TTHHAANN JJuullyy 99,, 22000077

Scholarship Banquet2007

2007

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WSA's 100 Year Anniversary is Fast Approaching!

Founded in 1908, WSA will be 100 years old in Oct.

20082008As part of the recognition of this important event in our

company's history, we are gathering information aboutWSA's past to be shared with its members.

To do this, we need your help. In particular, we are requesting personal stories from members with

regard to the role WSA has played in their lives. • Are you a previous WSA Scholarship Winner?

Did it make a difference in your life?• Do you have fond memories of your, or your family’s

membership in WSA?

Please Submit your stories by • Mail: P. O. Box 351920, Westminster, CO 80035-1920 • Fax: 303-451-5112 • or email: [email protected]

Please help us by sending in your photographic or written contribution* by Aug. 31, 2007

We'd Like to Share Your Stories & Historical Photos!

Dear WSA:On behalf of the Board of Directors and the people served

by the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation, I writeto thank you for the role that you have played in obtainingthe December 2006 donation to the RMCC Foundation fromWSA Fraternal Life.

As you know, the financial assistance provided by RMCCFoundation typically pays for the most basic of needs: food,housing, utilities, transportation and medicines. Your tax

deductible contribution will help support our programsdesigned to reduce the stress of maintaining daily routinesduring treatment, and contributes to retaining dignity and

quality of life.From all of us at the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers

Foundation and those we serve, we express our gratitude foryour contribution to our organization. Your gift will helpcancer patients during their time of need.

Thank you again for helping the Foundation. We send ourbest wishes for good health and great success in 2007. Weare grateful for this support.

Sincerely,Stephanie Shulman

Administrator

Our Friends &

Dear WSA:Thank you for your gift to Dream

Weavers. Your thoughtfulness willhelp make dreams come true forDream Weavers Children.

Sincerely,Dream Weavers

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Members Write:

Dear WSA:How nice to find your letter, the certificate of mem-

bership recognition, dinner invitation, and check, in mymail recently. I can hardly believe that it has been 50years since my mother enrolled me as a member.

I am a second generation member of WSA and havenumerous memories of tagging along to dances inGlobeville with my mother, Helen Hafner, my UncleFrank and Aunt Martha Hafner, and cousins. My mostvivid memory is of a picnic in the mountains west ofDenver. A lamb was prepared for roasting on a spit formeat for the picnic. My cousin Steve and I begged to beallowed to turn the spit. We had great fun doing thisand turned the lamb faster and faster until the lamb felloff the spit. We were severely punished and never giventhat chance again.

I wish that I could have been an active lodge mem-ber, but long work hours prohibited that. I just retiredMarch 30, 2007 after 45 years in the asphalt business. Iworked from sun up until after the sun went down aminimum of 6 days a week, 7 days a week during thesummer months. I am very happy to be retired and havetime to spend with my wife, take a real summer vaca-tion for the first time after 34 years of marriage, andcomplete a long list of tasks that need attention in thehouse, yard and garden.

I am proud to be a 50 year member of such a fineorganization. I also appreciate the years of supportWSA has given my wife in behalf of the Senior HubMeals on Wheels Program, which she administers. Mywife and I look forward to attending the dinner in July.Thank you very much.

Sincerely,Larry Hafner

Dear WSA:I was enrolled in

WSA by my parents, Mr.& Mrs. Samuel Kubek,along with my two sis-ters and brother. My par-ents also enrolled mychildren and their greatgrandchildren until theirdemise. After Daddydied in Oct. 1993 Momcontinued the tradition.Six were enrolled and one was born after her death inSeptember of 2001. Therefore we have a great numberof members from our family.

After I graduated high school I went to Washington,D.C. and worked for the Department of Agriculture.

After six years I returned home, married and hadtwo sons, Andrew and Steven. When they beganschool I returned to the government to work. I workedfor several agencies and retired after 30 years of serv-ice. My last job was that of a Claims Examiner for theDepartment of Labor where I adjudicated Black Lungclaims for Coal Miners, their widows, etc.

I now am mostly a housewife. I do volunteer at thechurch and work two hours on Thursday at my son’sdental office.

At church I belong to the Altar Society, PastoralCommittee and home directed our Orthodox GreekCatholic acappela chair for almost 35 years.

My husband is a retired school teacher and is quiteinvolved with many organizations such as Lions,Troneleis Protective Association and serves on theAmerican Legion team. They do many things for ourcommunity, but mostly attend military funerals. (I helphim with all of these organizations and we lead a verybusy life.) Presently I am First V.P. of the T.P.A. organ-ization and this deals mostly with the safety of chil-dren.

I am a grandmother of three. They are ages 13, 10and 2. I attend many activities of the two older onesand have much fun.

I am a breast cancer survivor for 5 years and myhusband also is a cancer survivor.

I love good music and am an avid sports fan, espe-cially the Steelers and Pitt Panthers.

Sincerely,Mary Ann Muha

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Dear WSA:Thank you very much for the check

and congratulations for being a 60year member of WSA and Lodge #1.

I am grateful for my parents, Josephand Jennie Sadar who enrolled me inWSA so many years ago.

Through the years I have enjoyedattending the many activities spon-sored by WSA. The dances and thepicnics at the Slovenian Hall were somuch fun!

I still enjoy attending the monthlymeetings of Lodge #1.

My late husband, John Nevelos, andI enjoyed traveling very much andeach year we planned a trip. We visit-ed Slovenia, Europe, Canada, Hawaii,United States, especially Clevelandwhere I have many relatives.

I have a very loving family, mybrother Joseph Sadar and many won-derful nieces and nephews.

Thank you again for the check andcongratulations.

Sincerely,Dorothy Nevelos

Dear WSA:I would like to thank you very

much for recognizing my 50years with the WSA and also forthe check. It was quite a pleasantsurprise.

My father’s name wasLeopold Korsick and he wasborn in Denver, Colorado, in theGlobeville area. My father’smother and father were a part ofthe Western Slavonic Associationfrom its start in this area. I can remember as a child the funwe had going to picnics and dances through the Lodge. Mymother’s name was Mary Francis and she was born inAmherst, Ohio. Her mother and father moved to the NorthDenver area with their children when my mother was ayoung girl because her father had asthma.

My parents, Leo and Mary met through a mutual friendand were married at Holy Rosary Church in Globeville.After their marriage they moved to North Denver and weattended St. Catherine of Sienna church. I have a brotherwho is two years older than me. His name is Leo Korsickand he is married to Rachel and they have four children and11 grandchildren. They also live in the Denver area.

I graduated from North High School and started workingin an office after my graduation. I worked in various officesdoing secretarial work and I also attended Barnes BusinessCollege.

I met my husband John Stackhouse and we were marriedat St. Catherine of Sienna Church in 1961. We lived inNorth Denver until 1967 and then moved to our home inLakewood, Colorado. We have lived in our home for 40years and attend St. Bernadette Church. We have two mar-ried children, Michael (daughter-in-law Kelly), and LeAnneMiller (son-in-law Eric). Mike and Kelly live in WarsawMissouri and have two children, Corey and Danielle.LeAnne and Eric live in Littleton and have three childrenErin, Mark and Brien.

John and I are retired and enjoy traveling, volunteering atour church, spending time with our children and grandchil-dren and doing things around the house. We have a veryenjoyable life and enjoy the many friends and family thatare in our lives.

I thank God for a wonderful family that has always stayedclose and for the many gifts God has given us. I am alsovery proud to be associated with WSA these many years.

Sincerely,Marianne Korsick Stackhouse

50, 60, 70 Year

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Dear WSA:Thank you for recognizing my

50 years with WSA, how surprisedI was to receive the check and cer-tificate, where do the years go? Ican remember my father CharlesSotosek taking me to the WSAoffice to fill out my application forthe insurance where Mr. Jersinassisted us. I have lots of fond memories of theSlovenian Gardens, picnics, dances, etc.

I married John Chapla, a Globeville fellow and have3 daughters and 6 beautiful grandchildren, 5 girls and 1boy. In 1991 we moved to Pueblo, Colorado and one ofmy proudest accomplishments is that we, John and I,were able to organize the “Southern Colorado FamilyPolka Club.” I recall as a child my father taking hisaccordion to Pueblo to play for the Slovenians there inthe taverns and clubs, I felt there was a need for a polkaclub. After an interview with us, the Pueblo newspaper“Pueblo Chieftain” wrote an article with a heading “ APueblo Polka Club?” and we were on our way to anorganization where dances are held twice a month. Iwas also able to bring a pre-recorded Polka radio showto town “Polka Time America” and that was lots of fun.We received donations from Pueblo WSA Lodges #3and #16, which was a big help in getting started. Theclub today has grown and still dances twice a month. Iwas glad to see WSA member John Blatnick, CanonCity resident, has participated in the dances.

I know you are all wonder-ing why I have a picture ofmyself and two others, mycousin Frank Sotosek fromBartlesville, OK and I arewith Tony Sotosek (middle )from Krkso, Slovenia. In 2003we were able to take a trip to

Slovenia, and much to our surprise we had this ButtonBox musician perform for us in Jerusalem, he is TonySotosek; now what a coincidence, that is not a nameyou hear often. My father always said the family camefrom Austria and that they had changed the spellingwhen coming to the U.S.A. Well I don’t think so, wefeel as if Tony is a relative of ours as not only did myfather play accordion, but his father, Frank Sotosek,also played and taught accordion and Tony also has anaccordion school in Slovenia.

Our trip to Slovenia, Croatia and Austria was the bestever, 3 Button Box musicians from the USA andCanada were with us on the bus jamming continually aswas the Slivovitz (Plum Brandy). The European winesand meals were absolutely the best I had ever tasted.

I’m so glad I took the trip as now I know where myfamily comes from and approximately where they lived.

Thank you again for the recognition.

Sincerely,Marlene (Sotosek) Chapla

Dear WSA:My sincere thanks for the generous check, the cer-

tificate and the invitation to the WSA AwardsBanquet.

My mother, Mary Grande, was an active memberbefore I was born. Several of the people I hope to seeat the Awards Banquet were, and still are, membersbecause of her.

My sister, Mitzi Stackhouse, was a delegate to theconvention in Chicago at the age of nine. She is

among those in the picture on the cover of the Winter2007 “Voice.”

I still attend the monthly meetings and my 4 chil-dren and 3 grandchildren are all members.

I am proud to be a member of the WSA and I havemany fond memories of the past activities and ofknowing many of the “greats” past and present.

Thank you to all.Sincerely,

Jennie Musk

Members Write:

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Spotlight on Lodges #3 & 16 Members Celebrate

Lodge #1 is Flying High

Russ Markowski and GeorgePutnik admire the replica ofthe Red Baron’s Foker tri-plan.

Chuck Moerke, IreneBlatnick, Ed Westerkampand Tony Mehelich look

over the World War IItrainer before its flight.

“Sandy,” faithful friend of theHammonds, was adopted from thePueblo Animal Shelter in 2000.

Zinna LopezAnimal Control

Officer of PuebloAnimal Services

receives adonation from

WSA’s Claire andPhil Hammond.

Congratulations to Albert Mismash and hissister Ann Shepard for their 70 & 72 yearAnniversary as members of WSA.

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. . . And Help OurFurry Friends

Members of St. Martin’sLodge #1 visited the LafayetteEscadrille, a museum of WorldWar I aircraft, on Saturday April28. They saw vintage planes

actually fly!

Lodge #1 members Tony Mehelich, Irene Blatnick,

Mary Lou Egan, Russ Markowski, HelenSkrabec, Joe Sadar, Dorothy Nevelos and EdWesterkamp stand alongside a British SE5before take off.

Tony Mehelich explains earlyaviation to his great grandniece

Taylor Gleim.

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“Look at thisspread!” The BBQ lunchwas great!

“Wheredid it go?” Alex Kremer looksdown the hole for his golf ball.

Micayla, Bill & Cyndi Kremerget ready to golf.

We gathered for a group photo.It was a great day of fun in the Sun at Boondocks. We rode go-carts,played arcade games and putt-putt

golf, and had a tasty BBQ lunch

Roger and the Junior Kids show off their rockets.

Junior Members gathered in June for theannual Rocket Derby. It was a great morning

of flying rockets high in the sky!

Emma showsoff her brightlypainted rocket.

Roger showsCole how to

load the para-chute into therocket for that

soft landing.

“That 6-ft. Subwaysandwich was

yummy. . . “said Taylor, Patty and Jen.

The Sudbeck girlsenjoy the picniclunch.

Members & Jrs.Jr. Members Enjoy Spring at Boondocks

Rocket Derby Sets Off the Summer on a High

The KanaryFamily hadfun playing

Putt-putt golf.

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Chairman John Kogovsek called the meeting of the Board toorder. All Directors were present. Guests Honorary DirectorMehelich and Vice-President of Operations Tina Scribner werealso present.

The Board performed the following actions:

• Approved the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held December 9, 2006.

• Approved the 2006 annual statement of WSA.

• Approved the minutes of the Finance Committee and ratifiedthe actions of the Finance Committee since the prior Board meeting.

• Amended a portion of the Investment Policy for clarity.

• Approved the illustration certifications as presented.No further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Copies of the minutes are available upon request from the Home Office.

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Summary Of The Meeting Of The Board March 3, 2007

Your Board Meets

So at last I was goingto America!

Really, really going, at last!

The boundaries burst.The arch of heaven

soared. A million sunsshone out for

every star.The winds rushed in

from outer space, roaring in my ears,“America! America!”

Mary AntinThe Promised Land

Proclaim liberty

throughout allthe land unto allthe inhabitants

thereof.

Leviticus. XXV. 10.Inscription on LibertyBell at Philadelphia.

The God whogave us life,

gave us liberty at thesame time.

Thomas Jefferson

When Freedom from her mountain height

Unfurled her standard to the air,She tore the azure robe of night,

And set the stars of glory there.The American Flag -

Joseph Rodman Drake

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Financial Report

ASSETS

BONDS $12,330,903MORTGAGE LOANS 20,524,461REAL ESTATE 2,075,420CERTIFICATE LOANS 297,637CASH & SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 4,227,955OTHER INVESTED ASSETS 2,197,618DEFERRED PREMIUMS 914INVESTMENT INCOME DUE 327,553INCOME TAX RECOVERABLE 0FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,064

Quarter Ending March 31, 2007

TOTAL NON-ADMITTED ASSETS $3,958,708TOTAL ASSETS $45,942,233

SURPLUS (ADMITTED $10,427,790)

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $45,942,233

TOTAL LIABILITIES $31,555,735

TOTAL SURPLUS $14,386,498

LIABILITIES

CERTIFICATE RESERVES $23,097,728AMOUNTS LEFT ON DEPOSIT 5,935,376CLAIM RESERVES 35,00012 MONTH REFUNDS ESTIMATED 100,000ADVANCE PREMIUMS 60,462INTEREST MAINT. RESERVES 100,835GENERAL EXPENSES PAYABLE 140,896TAXES, FEES, LICENSES PAYABLE 2,039TRUSTEE WITHHOLDINGS 379,055ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 1,704,044

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TOTAL ADMITTED ASSETS $41,983,525

Let others tell of storms and showers, I’ll only mark

your sunny hours.On a Pittsfield Mass. Sun Dial

As a rule man is a fool,

When it’s hot he wants it cool,

When it’s cool he wants it hot,Always wanting

what is not.Anonymous

Now thefrosty starsare gone:

I have watchedthem one by one,

Fading on the shores ofDawn.

Round and full the glorious sun

Walks with level stepand spray,

Through his vestibule of Day.

Bayard TaylorAriel in the Cloven Pine

Fairest of all the lights above,Thou sun, whose beams adorn the spheres,And with unwearied swiftness move,To form the circles of our years.

Isaac Watts

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RSVP to ROGER LEWIS at:970-663-0533

or RSVP on the web at: www.wsa-life.com12

WHEN: Sat., July 21stTIME: 9:45 am - Main Entrance WaterWorld

COST: Junior Members $15.00

Junior Members with 2 community service events qualify to attend FREE Adults $20.00 • Non-Members $25.00

LUNCH: Cost includes lunch voucherRESERVATION DEADLINE:

July 14thCool Off with your friends

on what promises to be a fun day!

WaterWorld entrance atW. 88th Avenue and

Pecos Street

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WHEN:Saturday,

August 4th TIME:

10:00 A.M.WHERE:

2862 Kiowa DriveLovelandThe Home of

Roger & Margie LewisThis Event Counts Toward

Your Community Service Points

Help Prepare Back-to-School Kits& Meals-on-Wheels Treat Bags

RSVP to ROGER LEWIS at: 970-663-0533or RSVP on the web at: www.wsa-life.com

RSVP No Later Than July 27th!

We’re combining two of our most popular community service events.

• Assembling Back-to-School Kits forneedy children AND

• Stuffing those ever popular Meals-on-Wheels “goody” bags

Snacks will be provided

W. 29th Ave.

HWY. 34

N.TaftAve.

N.Wilson

Ave.

W. 22nd St.

Kiowa Dr.

Arbor Dr.

LakeLovelandI 2862 Kiowa Dr.

Back-to-

SchoolKits

Meals-on-

Wheels

NEW LOCATION!

Home of Roger & Margie Lewis

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Join your friends for Midway Games and a

Delicious Buffet Lunch.Games, Games & More Games!From the classics to the latestin cutting edge action games. Each participant will receive

lunch and a game card.

PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TOATTEND WITH THEIR CHILDREN

- Westminster regulations!

RSVP by September 7th

RSVP to ROGER LEWIS at: 970-663-0533or RSVP on the web at: www.wsalife.com

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Great New Event! Dave & Buster’s

WHEN: Sat., September 15thWHERE: 10667 Westminster Blvd.

Suite #100, WestminsterTIME: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM

COST: Junior Members $10.00

Junior Members with 2 community service events in the last yearqualify to attend FREE

Adults $15.00 • Non-Members $25.00

RESERVATION DEADLINE:September 7th

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July4 6:30 PM HOME OFFICE CLOSED. Independence Day.9 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #7 will meet*

10 5:30 PM Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A.*11 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #41 will meet*14 5:30 PM Annual Scholarship Presentation Banquet. The Westin Westminster Hotel.15 5:30 PM Minnesota Lodge #67, and Chicago Lodge #33 will meet*17 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #6 will meet*18 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #1 will meet*19 5:30 PM Loveland Lodge #17 will hold a meeting*21 9:45 AM WSA Tomorrow Members. WaterWorld.

August4 10:00 AM WSA Tomorrow Members. Back-to-School Kits/Meals-on-Wheels Event.6 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #7 will meet8 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #41 will meet*

14 5:30 PM Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A.*15 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #1 will meet*16 5:30 PM Loveland Lodge #17 will hold a meeting*19 5:30 PM Minnesota Lodge #67, and Chicago Lodge #33 will meet*21 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #6 will meet*

September3 6:30 PM HOME OFFICE CLOSED. Labor Day.

10 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #7 will meet*11 5:30 PM Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A.*12 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #41 will meet*15 11:30 AM WSA Tomorrow Members. Dave & Busters .16 5:30 PM Minnesota Lodge #67, and Chicago Lodge #33 will meet*18 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #6 will meet*19 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #1 will meet*20 5:30 PM Loveland Lodge #17 will hold a meeting*

*These meetings are tentative. Please call the Home Office for correct place and time.

Contact the Home Office at:(303) 451-1494 or 1-800-451-7528

for more details on any of these eventsAnd check out our web site at: www.wsa-life.com

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