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Wondering what it takes to make a winning video for the UCT Gives Back AGAIN to Special Hockey Video Contest? Here are some tips that will help you to increase your odds of winning! Read the Rules Carefully 2016 OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES Before you start planning your contest-winning video, read through the rules carefully, including: End Date: How long do you have… Continue Reading…

I have some news that may come as a surprise to many of you.  I was recently approached by a local firm to join them as a Managing Partner.  It is a company that is doing very interesting things globally, and it was an opportunity that was very intriguing.  It was a difficult decision, but after almost 8 years as CEO at… Continue Reading…

As I’ve mentioned in prior blogs, the American Fraternal Alliance initiated an effort a few months ago to gain 100 sponsors for House Resolution 19.  I asked members to contact their representatives and either ask them to sponsor the resolution, or to thank them if they already have. The resolution recognizes the value of all the good work done by members of… Continue Reading…

UCT member, advocate and special hockey enthusiast, Dave Chase took to Constant Contact to help spread the word to his 300 plus network about the UCT Kaye Trainer International Capital Campaign. We can’t thank Dave enough for helping us to get the word out and for being such an active member of UCT. Here’s what Dave had to say…   Dear SNAP… Continue Reading…

As a fraternal, UCT is both a membership organization and a non-profit insurance carrier. Our members volunteer to improve their local communities, and we provide them with financial security through a variety of financial services products. The income from those products helps to fund their community service work. It is a business model that benefits both members and the communities in which they live. UCT… Continue Reading…

Later this year, the Smithsonian will open an exhibit called Giving in America, which will explore the role of philanthropy in America. It will delve into all types of philanthropic efforts including large donations to endow museums or educational institutions, volunteer fire departments, and Fraternal Benefit Societies. As reported in US News, “’Our goal is to help them understand what it means to… Continue Reading…

This is the time of the year that we begin to compile statistics on the community service work of our members. We haven’t finalized the numbers for this year, but last year our members contributed over 100,000 volunteer hours and over $1.2mm to various charitable and community causes. I’m sure there will be similar numbers this year. UCT, like other Fraternals, is a non-profit… Continue Reading…

At this year’s UCT annual convention, we are hosting Phil Gwoke from A-Speakers, International Speakers Bureau as our keynote speaker at Opening Ceremonies on Sunday evening. Phil is a passionate and authentic generational expert. His life mission is to bring out the best in every generation and help individuals to shine in their performances. Phil has research and generational expertise and facilitates inter-generational communication. His… Continue Reading…

As a fraternal, UCT is both a membership organization and a non-profit insurance carrier. Our members volunteer to improve their local communities, and we provide them with financial security through a variety of financial services products. The income from those products helps to fund their community service work. It is a business model that benefits both members and the communities in which they live. UCT… Continue Reading…

For over 25 years, UCT’s Columbus Council #1 has been a sponsor of the Columbus Sports Classic, a Special Olympics event held every May at Whetstone High School in Columbus, Ohio. It is part of UCT’s longtime support for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In addition to supporting Special Olympics events, UCT is a corporate sponsor for the American Special Hockey… Continue Reading…