Royal Neighbors of America Board members re-elected

12/17/2007

Contact: Rita Toalson, FLMI, ACS, (309) 732-8376

Royal Neighbors of America announces the re-election of Sister Francis Clare Radke, Lemont, IL; V. Sue Molina, Pittsburgh, PA; and Linda Neuman, LeClaire, IA; to its Board of Directors.

Sister Francis Clare – Lemont, IL
Sister Francis Clare graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, IL, with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master of Religious Education Degree. An accomplished professional with a proven record of success in the corporate, not-for-profit, and service communities, she has played a key leadership role within the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Community, for which she serves as treasurer. Currently serving as chairman of the board of Franciscan Sisters of Chicago Service Corporation (FSCSC), she developed and championed an unprecedented strategic course to address current challenges and position FSCSC for a successful future. In addition, she has actively participated in policy development, review, and approval, and has extensive experience in designing governance structures. She has been a member of the Royal Neighbors Board of Directors since September, 2004, and is chair of the Board of Directors as well as the Executive Committee.

V. Sue Molina – Pittsburgh, PA
With nearly 27 years of public accounting experience, Ms. Molina has a strong background in serving clients in tax and real estate. Prior to her retirement from Deloitte & Touche LLP in 2004, she served as the National Partner in Charge of the Initiative for the Retention and Advancement of Women. A certified public accountant, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master of Accountancy at the University of Arizona. She was recognized as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in the Accounting Profession” by Accounting Today, and is the chair of the Advisory Council of the Claremont McKenna College Berger Institute of Work, Family and Children. She also is a member of the Board of Directors and chair of the Compensation Committee of Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. She has been on the Royal Neighbors Board of Directors since September, 2004, and is vice-chair of the board, vice-chair of the Executive Committee, chair of the Audit Committee, and is a member of the Compensation Committee.

Linda Neuman – LeClaire, IA
Ms. Neuman earned her Undergraduate and Law Degrees from the University of Colorado and a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M.) from the University of Virginia. She has been both a trial and appellate judge, retiring in 2003 after serving 17 years on the Iowa Supreme Court. She currently teaches as an adjunct faculty member of the University of Iowa College of Law and practices privately as a mediator and arbitrator. She has played a leadership role in strategic planning activities, is a sought-after lecturer, and has earned numerous awards for her outstanding community and professional achievements. Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack appointed Ms. Neuman a commissioner on the National Uniform State Laws Commission. She has been a member of the Royal Neighbors Board of Directors since September, 2004, and leads the Governance Committee and serves on the Investment Committee.

 “We are pleased that each of these respected, professional women will once again serve on our board,” said Cynthia Tidwell, Royal Neighbors President/CEO. “Each brings a breadth of knowledge and experience that supports our efforts to revitalize Royal Neighbors and empower women to achieve financial security, health and wellness.”

Royal Neighbors of America is a non-profit fraternal membership organization that insures lives, supports women, and serves communities. In addition to being able to purchase insurance and annuity products, its members also participate in a variety of locally based volunteer opportunities, and are eligible to apply for benefits such as scholarships and disaster aid.

Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, Royal Neighbors serves more than 230,000 members, has $2.1 billion of insurance in force, and is licensed to do business in 41 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit the Web site at www.royalneighbors.org.