Fraternalist of the Year Program

Each year, in order to recognize our members’ volunteer efforts, Royal Neighbors of America accepts nominations for the Fraternalist of the Year Program from members nationwide. Do you know a deserving member of Royal Neighbors who goes above and beyond to serve her/his community?

Let us know about her/his volunteer service by completing Form 607 (Nomination Form for “Fraternalist of the Year” Award). Royal Neighbors will recognize one member as Fraternalist of the Year and also will choose three runners-up.

Beverly Christman, Portland, OR, chapter, was chosen as the 2007 Fraternalist of the Year. Read about her record of service here.

Deadline for nominations in the 2008 program is June 1, 2008.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Any member or chapter can submit a nominee for the Royal Neighbors Fraternalist of the Year Program; multiple nominees per active or inactive chapter are allowed
• The winner will be notified early in July of the program year
• Winner will be chosen by a non-partisan committee of individuals from the field of volunteerism
• Royal Neighbors will make a cash donation of $1,000 to the winner’s charity of choice
• $500, $250, and $100 will be contributed to a favorite charity chosen by the first, second, and third runners-up, respectively
• The name of the Royal Neighbors Fraternalist of the Year winner will be submitted to the National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) to be considered for the National Fraternalist of the Year
  • The winner of the NFCA award receives an engraved plaque, an invitation to attend the NFCA convention, and $1,000 to be donated through her/his society to a charitable organization of her/his choice
• Non-winning nominees from the previous year can be re-nominated without submitting new forms; however, any new and/or additional information should be submitted to the Home Office

Who is not eligible:

• Elected and appointed officers of Royal Neighbors; employees of the Home Office in Rock Island, IL, and the Austin, TX, Division; and previous winners of the Fraternalist of the Year award

How to nominate a member:

1. List the nominee’s qualifications on Form 607 (Nomination Form for “Fraternalist of the Year” Award)
2. Include a color photograph of the nominee, no smaller than 2 ¼ x 3 ½ inches and no larger than 5 x 7-inches, with the nominating form
3. Submit nominations, by June 1, to the Royal Neighbors Home Office, 230 Sixteenth Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-8645, Attn.: Fraternal Services