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ª ªª ª membership engagement, in profitability, in member benefits, and in good works getting done – require significant financial resources. For some societies the correct action may be to look for new ways to access capital, including strategic alliances or outright mergers with other similar organizations. And the time to consider those bold, game changing options is now. So let's get a firm grasp of the obvious – sort of like the first step in a Fraternal 12 Step Program – and start working together on solutions that are in the best interest of our current members and the future of the fraternal movement in North America. AFA BLOG 5/8/13 REPRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF AFA. http://fraternalsblog.org NCSF's delegates voted the Alzheimer's Association as the Society's National Project in 2010. We have great honor and pride in the efforts of our courts. THANK YOU!! St. Mary Court 208, Wabasha, MN Even with bad weather, St. Mary Court 208 raised $304 for the local Alzheimer's Support Group! GREAT JOB! NCSF matched $304. Above l-r: President Betty Fischer, Treas. Darlene Wolfe, Kristi Peterson, Carolyn Greely, Dorothy Walter, Alice Buckman, Tom Heater (seated). Wondering how the Society is governed? Read how NCSF is working towards becoming more current & relevant in today's fraternal & life insurance world in, "What are Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws?" on page 5 of this magazine. Summer 2013 — www.ncsf.com Our Lady Of Help Court 865, Cedar Lake-IN & St. Joseph Court 513, Hammond-IN On a sunny spring day, NCSF members from Court 865 and Court 513 participated in the Alzheimer's & Dementia Services Family Walk at Franciscan Communities at St. Anthony Campus in Crown Point, IN. Pictured: Top row, Rita Schneider Ct. 513, middle row, Pat DeNys Ct. 513, Lorrie Nelson, Ct, 865, Bob Keilman Ct. 865,Bottom row Charlette Keilman, Ct. 865, Nancy Webster and Katy Ready both Ct. 513. Not pictured Sylvia Webster Ct. 513. 19