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VOL. 66 NO. 2

Spring 2006

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We’ve Moved Our Office11265 Decatur Street,

Suite 100Westminster, CO 80234

WSA Fraternal LifeP.O. Box 351920

Westminster, CO 80035-1920

We Celebrate our 50-60-70-80 Year Members

Our lives are albums written throughWith good or ill, with false or true;And as the blessed angels turnThe pages of our years,God grant they read the good with smiles,And blot the ill with tears!

Written in a Lady’s AlbumWhittier

2006pring

SPRING 2006

FRATERNAL VOICEThe Official Publication of

WSA Fraternal Life11265 Decatur Street, Suite 100

Westminster, CO 80234Phone (303) 451-1494

1-800-451-7528Internet:www.wsa-life.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

Scholarship InformationCheck out your 2006 WSA Scholarship requirements. 4

50, 60, 70, 80 Year MembersHere’s a list of this year’s pioneering members. 6-7

LettersWelcome mail from our members and friends. 8-11

Spotlight 12-17Our junior and adult membership reports on the year’s activities.

Puzzles & Fun 15Fun for young and old.

Financial Report 192005 4th Quarter Financial Report.

Tomorrow Members 20-22Join the WSA Tomorrow Members helping others and having fun.

Fraternal Pipeline 23Upcoming 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 areat no more than 4.5%. Approval must still be obtained on any deposits

in excess of 100K. Any existing annuity which is crediting greaterthan 4.5% still has an annual deposit limit of 10K without approval.

Existing Deferred Annuities 4.50%This is the renewal rate for owners of 1 year guaranteed WSA Deferred Annuities with anniversary dates in April, May and June.

New Five Year Deferred Annuities 4.50%This interest rate is guaranteed for five years.

New Immediate Annuities 4.50%Annuitize Existing Certificates 4.50%

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.

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We’ve packed up and movedour office to a new location

on the N.E. Corner of 112th & Federal Boulevard

Take the second left off of Decatur into the

Ranch Reserve Plaza II Parking lot. Drive to the NW corner of the plaza.

Our new office faces Federal.

Here’s our new location:11265 Decatur Street, Suite 100

Westminster, CO 80234

our new mailing address:WSA Fraternal LifeP.O. Box 351920

Westminster, CO 80035-1920

We’ve MovedCheck us out at our

New Location

SPRING 20064

Please carefully check out the qualifications. This program is revised annually and may differ significantly from past years

To qualify you must:• Currently be a member of WSA Fraternal Life, and• Have been a member for the last four years continuously, and• Provide:

- A copy of your High School transcript reflecting a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA(based on a 4.0 scoring system) and verifying your graduation in the year 2006.

- A letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university for the ensuing year.- Three letters of recommendation from teachers and/or school administration personnel.- A recent photograph suitable for publication.- An official application (available on the internet from www.wsa-life.com, or from the

Home Office), completed and signed by project leaders and/or coordinators documenting 40 hours of community service during your Senior Year.

All Scholarship applications must be receivedby the Home Office on or before June 23, 2006

All Continuing Education applications must be receivedby the Home Office on or before June 30, 2006

For a copy of the 2006 Scholarship and 2006 Continuing Education Program Applications, call the Home Office, or Check our website at: www.wsa-life.com

Return all completed applications to: WSA Fraternal Life, P.O. Box 351920, Westminster, CO 80035-1920

2006 ScholarshipProgram

2006 Continuing Education ProgramWSA Scholarship Recipients in 2003, 2004 and 2005 may apply for

Continuing Education funds for the year 2005 awarded at 100% of their initial scholarship award.

To qualify you must:• Continuously maintain your WSA Fraternal Life membership in good standing

during your entire educational assistance eligibility period, and• Complete and submit the application (available from the Home Office,

or on the internet at www.wsa-life.com), and• Provide:

- A minimum 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 grade point scale.- A student course load equivalent, on an annual basis, to that of a full time student.

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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]

Dreamweavers of Southern ColoradoSRDA Meals on WheelsAlzheimer AssociationSpecial Olympics

Gornick Slovenian Museum & Genealogy Center

St. Anthony Health Foundation Flight for Life

Catholic Charities

$$$$““Your Donations Can

Make a Difference““

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

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

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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.wsa-life.com - RRSSVVPP NNOO LLAATTEERR TTHHAANN JJuullyy 55,, 22000066

Scholarship Banquet2006

2006

SPRING 20066

Lodge #1Betty A. AllenDenver, Colorado

~Evelyn Marie Brown

Arvada, Colorado~

Marleen Ann DrobnickDenver, Colorado

~Elaine E. Franklin

Redwood City, California~

Judith Ann GerwertFrontenac, Kansas

~Beverly Ann KyleSalt Lake City, Utah

~John Jake Schneider

Arvada, Colorado~

Marilyn JoyceShimoda

Parker, Colorado~

Mary VolkHigley, Arizona

Lodge #3Dorothy Marie

CalderoneGrand Junction, Colorado

~Betty Jo Coffman

Pueblo, Colorado~

Carol Ann KristanPueblo, Colorado

~John Louis Medonich

Pueblo, Colorado~

Lodge #3 Continued

Edna M. NovakPueblo, Colorado

Lodge #7

Rosalie BeatricePriselac

Denver, Colorado~

Robert PritekelTorrington, Wyoming

Lodge #9Louis John AdamicLayfayette, Colorado

~Kon Wyatt

Canon City, Colorado

Lodge #16

Dorothy J. MismashRye, Colorado

~Antoinette Paglione

Pueblo, Colorado

Lodge #17

Connie Rae CanadayLongmont, Colorado

~Frieda Painovich

Rock Springs, Wyoming~

Patricia TomasinaRock Springs, Wyoming

Lodge #21

Frances HrenSeattle, Washington

~Patricia Lea Jazbec

Seattle, Washington

Lodge #24

Rose Eileen SkufcaNorth Platte, Nebraska

Lodge #29

George M. NealonConcord Township, Ohio

Lodge #32

Frank D. RaikEuclid, Ohio

Lodge #33Josephine Marie Hott

Belleville, Illinois~

Anton KaluzaJoliet, Illinois

Lodge #41Frank Agazio

Commerce City, Colorado~

Donald LeeChristensen

Denver, Colorado~

Kenneth DygertWestminster, Colorado

~Anne Dorathy Forman

Lawrenceville, Georgia~

Eileen GoleshArvada, Colorado

~Iona Marie KahlerNorthglenn, Colorado

~Harold A. Lunka

Broomfield, Colorado

Lodge #41 Continued

Mary Jean PeketzBroomfield, Colorado

~Joseph J. StongleThornton, Colorado

Lodge #46Doris H. Betts

Canon City, Colorado

Lodge #52Mila Le MitchellHollister, California

Lodge #59Anthony Criscuolo

Central City, Pennsylvania~

Carol GeorgePalm Desert, California

Lodge #67Robert Alden Wood

Ely, Minnesota~

Veronica ZupancichEly, Minnesota

Let us honor the pioneers who are responsible for making WSA the strong and successful

association that we have come to know!

Our 50, 60, 70, and 80

These youngsters have been adult Members 50 years:

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Year Members Honored

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Lodge #1Joseph DrobnickLakewood, Colorado

~Helen Griscavage

Sun City, Arizona~

LaVern RomeLas Vegas, Nevada

~Lucille Siggers

Norwalk, California

Lodge #3Leo F. Beller

Pueblo, Colorado

Lodge #5Pauline Klune

Leadville, Colorado

Lodge #7Alice P. MurrayArvada, Colorado

Lodge #9Ludvic JavernickCanon City, Colorado

~Alice M. JurjovecCanon City, Colorado

Lodge #14Mary Metelko

Helper, Utah~

Louis ToncHelper, Utah

Lodge #16Harriett AndersonLincoln, California

~Edward N. BlatnikJacksonville, Florida

~Velma Louise Cortese

Pueblo, Colorado~

Frank J. StarginerPueblo, Colorado

Lodge #17Josephine M. Mosnik

Longmont, Colorado

Lodge #29Olga Kocevar

Long Beach, California~

Florence J. StraubEuclid, Ohio

Lodge #33Rosemary DiMayo

Homewood, Illinois~

Emily F. SteerePhoenix, Arizona

Lodge #41Esther BosickDenver, Colorado

~Margaret Braukman

Denver, Colorado~

Mary Ann DeSalvoWheatridge, Colorado

~James M. KohutArvada, Colorado

~Ruth G. Mazzotti

Denver, Colorado~

Mary Jane TezakWheatridge, Colorado

~Joseph T. Yelenick

Denver, Colorado

Lodge #53Krangy M. Shaddy

Pueblo, Colorado

Lodge #67Rhoda Deyak

Rockville, Maryland~

William F. DeyakEly, Minnesota

~Lillian P. Hren

Ely, Minnesota~

Charles L. NovakEly, Minnesota

~Pauline Ann Polyner

Ely, Minnesota~

Julia PuzelEly, Minnesota

Lodge #1Charles M. Benigar

Littleton, Colorado~

Joseph F. SadarWheatridge, Colorado

Lodge #16Olga MesojedecPueblo, Colorado

Lodge #29Frank GorencEastlake, Ohio

Lodge #32Josephine KirnCleveland, Ohio

Lodge #41Leonard YanickLittleton, Colorado

Lodge #45Vera Rykovich

Ely, Nevada

Congratulations: The following Members have been enrolled as adults for 60

The Real Pioneers - Our 70 and 80 Year Members

These Members are Honored as being Adult Members for 80 YEARS:

Lodge #5Katie SavorenSalida, Colorado

Lodge #33Jo Ann Elhage

Glen Ellyn, Illinois

SPRING 2006

Dear WSA:Thank you so much for your gener-

ous check and certificate for 50 yearsmembership in the WSA. I rememberso fondly the years Matt and I spentworking with the WSA. Those memo-ries are still very precious to me. Ialso remember John Kogovsek andhis aunt Mamie. My granddaughterChristine Kremer (Volk) was a recipi-ent of one of your scholarship awards.She is now married with two childrenand is happily still a teacher inWalden, Colorado. My congratula-tions to all the others who have livedlong enough to be awarded a gift andrecognition for a long life well spent!

Mary Volk

Our 50-60-70 Year

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Dear WSA:I want to thank you for the

Certificate of Recognition andthe surprise check. I cannotbelieve that it has been 60years since I became a mem-ber of the WSA.

I can still remember the daythat our lodge president cameto our home and my motherhad him sign me into the adultWSA, at age 16. I was theyoungest of 8 children.

After graduating from Carbon High School in 1949, Iwent to work at the Kenilworth Coal Company in the mine.I worked there until 1951 when I was drafted into the army.I served in the army two years, with one year’s time inFrance. I was discharged in 1953 and returned to my job atthe coal mine. When the mine had a large layoff, I startedworking for the Utah Road Department. I had 32 years withthe Road Dept. when I retired.

My wife Madeline and I have three wonderful children,sons Louie and Mark, and daughter Lynna. We have sevengrandchildren and three great grandchildren. I helped buildtwo houses for our children and am still helping buildhomes for grandchildren. We like to polka and have been tomany polka festivals. The outdoors, with hunting, fishing,and camping, is our usual activity but we have managedtrips to Italy, Alaska, Canada, and New York, just to name afew. Most of our trips involve family. My main achievementis having the most wonderful children, grandchildren andgreat grandchildren.

I want to thank you again for this recognition.Sincerely,

Louie L. Tonc

Dear WSA:Where does the time go, 60 years has gone by so fast.I appreciate all your help through the years. Thank you.

Yours truly,Josephine Mosnik

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Members Write:

Dear WSA:What a pleasant sur-

prise to receive the checkrecognizing my 50 yearmembership in WSA. Ofcourse, it also remindedme of how old I am!

My husband Dick and Irecently celebrated our

50th wedding anniversary, which reminded us that ourwedding reception was held in the old WSA hall. Ibelieve there is a McDonalds there now.

Dick and I have lived in Arvada for the past 45 yearsand have raised our seven children here. We are enjoy-ing our grandchildren, and are busy attending baptisms,graduations, weddings, and may school and sportingevents, as well as welcoming great grandchildren.

Thank you for the check.Sincerely,

Eileen Golesh

Dear WSA:I want to thank you for my 80 year honor. What a

wonderful surprise. I am so glad my father enrollednine of us in WSA.

I just had my 96th birthday in January. I have been awidow for 19 years and am going into a retirementhome next month. Again, I want to thank WSA for thelovely surprise.

Sincerely,Joann Elhage

Dear WSA:I thank WSA for the certificate of recognition for

being a member 60 years. My father was one of thefounders of Western Star.

I have been in the Music Hall of Fame since 1999. Ibelieve I have done a lot in education and music thatfuture generations of people can aspire to. I love myEuropean Slavic background.

Respectfully yours,Frank L. Starginer

The following was excerpted from the Pueblo Chieftain:

Frank operates the Star Nurseryin historic Pueblo. It is a thriving

horticultural business which was started by his fatherin 1909. On the nursery grounds there is an outdoormuseum dedicated to the early settlers of FountainCreek. It tells the truth about a family, about hardwork, war, music and dedication.

To Frank history isvery vital. Withoutit, a civilization can-not move forward.

Frank continuesto play his accor-dion every day.He has touredwith the polkaking, FrankYankovic andwas a memberof the Jim Ehrlich Band whenit was voted the Best Polka Bandin Colorado in 1999. He alsoplayed for the Bear Axle semi-pro basketball team, playingthe Harlem Globetrottersbetween 1950 and 1962, evenbeating them once.

SPRING 2006

Our Members Write

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Dear WSA:Thank you for the Target gift

certificates.Virginia and Jack Nystrom

Dear WSA:Thank you for the gift certifi-

cate. I will be using it for ice fish-ing supplies.

Casey Fenske

Dear WSA:Thank you so kindly for the

check and certificate commemo-rating my 50 years of membershipwith your organization.

I will celebrate my 88th birth-day May 11th, and in those 88years I have seen the world travel

from the horse and buggy to placing a man on the moon. Ithas been quite a journey and my 88 years have allowed meto witness many changes. Our ability to communicate isnow endless and sophisticated. Every home has a TV, tele-phone, computer and every individual has a cell phone. As Iobserve all of this I somehow wonder if people really arecommunicating or just simply talking. There is a differenceyou know.

I was fortunate to have shared over 60 years of my lifewith a faithful loving husband and was a stay-at-homeMom. We reared three children: a schoolteacher, a bankerand a mortgage broker. As I reflect back over the years, westruggled, but our struggles were much simpler than theyoung families of today’s world. My lifetime achievementcan simply be stated as, “a woman that loved, laughed andlived a very good life.” And now in the autumn of my lifemy memories are a source of comfort and joy.

Thank you. Sincerely,

Antoinette Paglione

I expect to pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do, or any kindness that

I can show to any fellow creature, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this

way again.- Anonymous

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Members Write:

Dear WSA:On behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association Colorado

Chapter, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you foryour contribution. Contributions such as yours help uscontinue to provide quality programs and services toindividuals, family members and caregivers touched byAlzheimer’s disease in your community.

In Colorado, Alzheimer’s disease affects over 63,000individuals. Today, your support is critical in helping uscontinue making a difference in the lives of so many.The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter hasbeen providing hope, help and support to the Coloradocommunity through its quality programs and servicesfor over 20 years.

We are especially proud to be serving more Coloradofamilies than ever before. We have added eight supportgroups in rural Colorado, initiated a new training pro-gram to enhance the skills of family caregivers, takenthe Alzheimer’s Learning Institute to more communi-ties, and established partnerships with managed careorganizations to expedite service to newly diagnosedindividuals.

Thank you for reaching out to those in need of ourservices by supporting the Alzheimer’s AssociationColorado Chapter. Your financial support in these criti-cal times is especially appreciated.

Kindest regards,Linda Mitchell

President and CEO Colorado Alzheimer’s Association

Dear WSA:I am writing to thank you for your generous

donation to the Roseville String Ensemble. Wegreatly appreciate your continued support ofRSE’s programs in the Roseville area.

Your contributions have helped the ensem-ble expand its partnerships and outreach inthe community this year and deepen theinvolvement of our amateur musicians.

In spring 2004 we partnered with MoundsView High School and Centennial UnitedMethodist Church in Roseville to present a“Community Showcase” concert featuring six giftedyoung violinists and cellists and Centennial’s talentedorganist, Bob Nienaber. This concert was recorded bythe community access cable channel and broadcast to awide suburban audience.

Our fall concert was the first of two this season inpartnership with professional musicians from theMinnesota Orchestra. Kenneth Freed was guest conduc-tor and violin soloist November 6th. On April 24th, Mr.Freed will again conduct the ensemble, this time withMinnesota Orchestra violinist Peter McGuire and oboistJohn Snow as soloists. These concerts are an excitingopportunity for our players and our audiences, who getto hear these exceptional artists at no charge in neigh-borhood venues.

Our third concert this year is an annual RosevilleArea Community Carol Sing-along on Dec. 20th, whichinvolves the community in the music and spirit ofChristmas. Our musical partners include a uniqueensemble, the St. Mary’s Cathedral Balalaika Orchestra,which plays Russian melodies as part of the concert.

Thank you again for your support of RSE! Sincerely,Linda Owen,

President, Roseville String Ensemble

SPRING 2006

Spotlight

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Lodge #41’s Larry Marye, his grandson, BobMiller and Rocco Santangelo delivered someThanksgiving Blessings and gifts, gathered by WSA members, to two military families in the area.

That’s right! WSA Lodge #41donated money for nine firstaid kits for each canine patroldog with the Denver PoliceDepartment. (Above): Bill andBarbara Pietrafeso and MarshaLutes present Sargent EvanVisdah and Patrolmen withtheir canine companions with acheck. (Left): On duty patrol-men and their partners Rockyand Turbo.

Lodge #41 Helps Our Military FamiliesOver the Holidays

It Goes to the Dogs?

Lodge #41 Helps the Community

Thanksgiving Blessingsto you and your family!

Our Gift to AssistSaving Lives

Cheryl Santangelo of Lodge #41meets the Flight For Life helicopterpilot and crew while presenting thecheck to assist the Flight for Lifeprogram. On hand to receive thecheck is Meghan from Flight forLife.

Check out this collection of beautiful anddelicious homemade desserts.

Try Tyus serves up the western hoedown chow!

Frank Zupancic knows what he isgoing to bid on after he surveysall of the great items.

Nothing is better thangood friends having agreat time. Everyoneseems to be enjoyingthemselves.

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Lodge #41 members and guests totaling 181 had a deliciousWestern BBQ and a great time dancing to Lois Lane andHer Super Band. Everything was topped off with homemadedesserts and a Silent Auction to raise money for a new yearof good causes and fun.

Lodge #41 Annual Dinner /Dance/Silent Auction

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Is it the devil? No, it’s just thePueblo ExtendedCare Nursing Homeadministrator gettinginto the Halloweenspirit and deliveringtrick or treat bagssent to them by WSA.

These folks aren’t scary.Irene and Tom Croshal

delivered the bags to theNursing Home.

Trick or TreatLodge #16 members made and delivered Halloweenbags to all of the patients at the Pueblo ExtendedCare Nursing Home. What a great way to get everyone in the spirit.

Lodge #16 Delivers the Goods

Lodge #41 Celebrates Christmas Together

Lodge #41 members andguests were treated likeKings as they celebrated

their friendship thisChristmas season whilewatching “The King &

I” at The BoulderDinner Theater. (left)Dee Belcher, Marietta

Wolf and Tony Mehelich(right) Shirley and

Larry Marye (belowleft) Fred and CarolNelson (below right)

Bill and RosalieBaughman.

Spotlight on WSA

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Puzzle Fun

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Answers to bothpuzzles onpage 17

SPRING 2006

Spotlight on

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Once the Kremer family finishedswimming they moved on to theRock Climbing Wall.

Left: The Kanary family joins us for the6-ft. sub sandwich after fun in the swim-ming pool. (Nice WSA towel Tammy).

Below:The Kremer males show theirmuscles!

February - APEX Recreation Center

January - National Western Stock ShowIn January the WSA Junior Members attended the 100th Anniversaryof the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. The membersenjoyed the 11 am rodeo performance, all day admission to the stockshow and lunch. All who came had a great time at this new event!

In February the Junior Department had a fabulous day at theAPEX Recreation Center. They explored the rock climbingwall, swimming pool, gym and more. And the day ended witha delicious lunch at the center.

2 NEW EVENTS!

Rope Tricks and horses were all a part of the 100thAnniversary National Western Stock Show & Rodeo.

Tammy, Noah and Logan Kanaryenjoy watching the rodeo!

Elizabeth Zadelshows off her coolwestern belt andbuckle.

Cole Stuart shows his Mom Kellihow to finish the bags!

Everyone got to help at Share Colorado!

Answers to Puzzles on Page 15

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In March the Juniors kept busy by helping others with theirannual Share Colorado Event.

March - A Great Cause - Share Colorado

Dianne Timmons keeps Taylor Gleim and Cole Stuart on task at Share Colorado

Taylor and Patty areworking hard.

SPRING 2006

Chairman John Kogovsek called the meeting of the Board to order.Eight of nine Directors were present. Guests Honorary DirectorMehelich, Board Legal Advisor Dan Kogovsek, Senior SystemsAdministrator Richard Perry, Vice-President of Operations TinaScribner, Controller Tammy Kanary and Asset Administrator JackHall were also present.

Reports were given by the following individuals:• Controller Tammy Kanary • Senior Systems Administrator Richard Perry • President/CEO Randy Fuss

• Asset Administrator Jack Hall • Vice President of Operations Tina Scribner• Board Junior Department Advisor Roger Lewis • Board Legal Advisor Dan Kogovsek

The Board performed the following actions:

• Approved the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors held July 9, 2005.• Approved the 2005 third Quarter Statement of WSA.• Approved the minutes of the Finance Committee and ratified the actions of the

Finance Committee since the prior Board meeting.• Approved the 2005 budget as amended.• Approved the 2006 budget as presented.• Approved, for the 2006 calendar year, that dividends on all non-1980 CSO life products shall be

paid using the current scale of 3.5% of statutory reserves as of 12/31/05, and shall be calculated on the net certificate reserve value. Dividends shall be suspended for post-1980 CSO products forthe 2006 calendar year. The cash values of the affected certificates will continue to grow as per the contract guarantees.

• Approved the 2006 LAFP allocation per lodge based on a $15 per member per month allocationbased on the average attendance in 2005. (Additionally, subsidies for events shall not exceed $25/per member in any given month for any given lodge.)

• Approved the renewal of the LAIP for 2006, with a maximum budget of $7000 and with the qualifications and parameters as outlined in the lodge reference manual.

Continued on next page

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Summary Of TheMeeting Of The Board

December 10, 2005

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Financial Report

ASSETS

BONDS $12,529,290STOCKS 0MORTGAGE LOANS 19,809,250REAL ESTATE 2,214,726CERTIFICATE LOANS 237,870CASH & SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS 2,453,359OTHER INVESTED ASSETS 2,226,144EQUIPMENT 0DEFERRED PREMIUMS 2,232INVESTMENT INCOME DUE 305,622DEFERRED TAX ASSET 0INCOME TAX RECOVERABLE 185,744

Quarter Ending December 31, 2005

TOTAL NON-ADMITTED ASSETS $5,032,562TOTAL ASSETS $44,996,799

SURPLUS (ADMITTED $8,564,486)

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $44,996,799

TOTAL LIABILITIES $31,399,751

TOTAL SURPLUS $13,597,048

LIABILITIES

CERTIFICATE RESERVES $24,628,016AMOUNTS LEFT ON DEPOSIT 4,201,699CLAIM RESERVES 35,00012 MONTH REFUNDS ESTIMATED 110,000ADVANCE PREMIUMS 59,772INTEREST MAINT. RESERVES 117,984GENERAL EXPENSES PAYABLE 119,075TAXES, FEES, LICENSES PAYABLE 8,597TRUSTEE WITHHOLDINGS 330,763UNEARNED INVESTMENT INCOME 0ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 1,788,845INCOME TAX EXPENSE 0BORROWED MONEY 0

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• Approved the creation of a scholarship budget allowing for $2000 per qualified applicant who meets the qualifications of a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average, 40 hours of community service during the applicant’s senior year, and a minimum of 4 years continuous membership with WSA.

• Approved the 2006 allocation for the Junior Department.• Re-appointed Ernest R. Foerster as WSA’s illustration and valuation actuary for 2006 and reviewed and

approved his compensation for 2006.• Approved that WSA continue its legal relationship with Kogovsek Law Firm and that the monthly retainer

continue.• Approved the continuation of the Lodge Secretary Retirement Compensation for 2006 for the individual

named in 1988 at the funding amount set in 1988.• Approved the continuation of the employee SEP plan.• Approved the list of authorized bond brokers.

No further business, the meeting was adjourned.

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

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TOTAL ADMITTED ASSETS $39,964,237

SPRING 200620

RSVP to ROGER LEWIS at:970-663-0533

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

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When:April 22nd

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM(Meet outside location at 10:45)Pizza Lunch at 12:30

Where:PUMP IT UP

1420 Riverside Ave.Suite 114

Ft. Collins, CO

~ FREE Junior Members completing 2 community service projects within the last 12 months.

~ $8 Junior Members -18 & under without community service projects

~ $10 Adult Members~ $15 Non-Members

Must Have a Signed Waiver to participate -download waiver at www.pumpitupparty.com

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RSVP BY Monday, May 15

~ FREE Junior Members completing 2 community service projects within the last 12 months.

~ $10 Junior Memberswithout community service projects

~ $15 Adult Members~ $25 Non-Members

When:May 20th

1:30-3:30 PM Where:

BRUNSWICK ZONE9751 W. 49th Ave.Wheat Ridge, CO

(1 block N. of I-70 at Kipling)

KiplingStreet

We’ll Bowl You Over!Meet Us at Brunswick Zone -

1:30 PM for 2 hours of Cosmic Bowling Fun,

and a Pizza Lunch.

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WHEN:Saturday, June 17th 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM

WHERE:11425 Community Center Dr.,

Northglenn

COST:Kids 18 & under - $15

FREE with 2 Community Service EventsAdults 19 and up - $20

Non-Members - $25

Enjoy the Summer Sun with theWSA Junior Members at

You’ll have four hours of adventure! Enjoy miniature golf, bumper boats, go karts,

Kiddie Cove and Kiddie Cars!

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April3 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*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*22 11:00 AM Tomorrow Members - Pump It Up Event in Ft. Collins - See flyer.

May1 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #7 will meet*9 5:30 PM Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A.*

10 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #41 will meet*16 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #6 will meet*17 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #1 will meet*18 5:30 PM Loveland Lodge #17 will hold a meeting*20 1:30 PM Tomorrow Members - Cosmic Bowling at Brunswick Zone - see flyer.21 5:30 PM Minnesota Lodge #67, and Chicago Lodge #33 will meet*29 5:30 PM HOME OFFICE CLOSED. Memorial Day Holiday.

June5 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #7 will meet*

13 5:30 PM Pueblo Lodges #3 & #16 will hold a joint meeting at the S.R.D.A.*14 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #41 will meet*15 5:30 PM Loveland Lodge #17 will hold a meeting*17 10:00 AM Tomorrow Members - Boondocks Fun Center - see flyer. 18 5:30 PM Minnesota Lodge #67, and Chicago Lodge #33 will meet*20 6:30 PM Denver Lodge #6 will meet*21 5:30 PM Denver Lodge #1 will meet*23 5:30 PM 2006 Scholarship Application deadline30 5:30 PM 2006 Continuing Education Scholarship Application deadline

*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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Check out our own web site at: www.wsa-life.com, or e-mail us at: [email protected]

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