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	Veterans Service Organizations
		CWVA Member Dick Isaac lays a wreath on the organization's behalf at the Tomb of the Unknowns in honor of fallen Cold War Heroes
		The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, war-time veterans organization.
		In recognition of the sacrifices made by all veterans and service personnel, membership in AMVETS is open to anyone who is currently serving, or who has honorably served, in the Armed Forces of the United States--to include National Guard and Reserve components--at anytime after September 15, 1940.
	www.coldwarveterans.com /veterans_service_organizations.htm (400 words)

	New York State Racing and Wagering Board
		"Authorized organizations" are defined in part to include bona fide religious or charitable organizations, bona fide educational, fraternal or service organizations or bona fide organizations of veterans or volunteer firefighters that operate without profit to their members.
		Fraternal and service organizations are required to donate 1/3 of their net raffle proceeds to a charity or charities on a calendar year basis.
		If an organization derives more than $30,000 a calendar year from the conduct of raffles, that organization is required to deposit all raffle proceeds into a special raffle or games of chance checking account prior to disbursing any raffle proceeds.
	www.racing.state.ny.us /charitable/faqs_raffle.htm (1181 words)

	Fraternal Societies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fraternal Societies are associations of persons drawn together by common interests and may be organized chiefly to provide companionship and pleasure for its members; to furnish its members with certain benefits such as life, accident, and health insurance; or to help their communities.
		Fraternal Order of Eagles - Founded in Seattle, WA in 1898 as a local good-fellowship group, this order is a benefit-paying fraternal organization whereby membership dues are collected to supply member with services which include medical consultation and sick and funeral benefits.
		The society's principal fraternal service besides providing benefits to the families of deceased members is the granting of polio benefits without extra cost to its premium-paying members.
	www.usgennet.org /usa/topic/misc/AmericanFactsTrivia/Societies/fraternal_societies.htm (2823 words)

	Ecuador ORGANIZATIONS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Andean Institute of Popular Arts, based in Ecuador, is a multinational organization that promotes interest and study in the arts through special programs and scholarships.
		Fraternal organizations and service clubs in Ecuador include the Masons, Rotary clubs, and Lions clubs.
		Social and charitable organizations are sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church.
	www.nationsencyclopedia.com /Americas/Ecuador-ORGANIZATIONS.html (172 words)

	Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science
		Fraternal and service organizations declined during World War II because of the mobilization of large numbers of potential and active members.
		Service clubs have received only limited attention from academia (7) and geographic studies are even scarcer.
		Masonry, like many other fraternal and service clubs, is losing out in popularity in the face of longer commutes, increasing competition for leisure time from sports and television, and the greater overall range of free-time activities available to urbanites as compared to rural communities.
	digital.library.okstate.edu /oas/oas_htm_files/v82/p95_109nf.html (6598 words)

	Augusta Georgia: metro@ugusta: Fraternal membership shrinking 1/3/98
		In their heyday, fraternal orders and service organizations were a rich part of American culture, offering their members camaraderie, status and a chance to serve mankind.
		He said most service organizations and fraternal groups across the country report a decline in membership as they find themselves competing with other social and service avenues.
		Freemasonry, founded in 1734, is a voluntary fraternal organization devoted to charitable work and cultivating brotherhood among its members.
	chronicle.augusta.com /stories/010498/mcelmurray.shtml (1951 words)

	Fraternal Organizations
		Fraternal orders and service organizations are a rich part of American culture, offering members friendship, status and a chance to serve mankind.
		Freemasonry is allegedly the “oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world and is open to all men of good will who believe in a Supreme Being of their choice, in upholding the laws of the land, in helping each other, in improving their communities; and the brotherhood of mankind,” according to Masonic literature.
		Kiwanis is an organization devoted to the principle of service; to the advancement of individual, community, and national welfare; and to the strengthening of international goodwill.
	members.aol.com /osbornjl/np_sample6.html (3873 words)

	November 3, 1998 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fraternal organizations such as the Elks, Moose, Shriners, and service clubs such as Kinsmen, Lions, Kiwanis, and other like organizations account for hundreds of thousands of volunteers, volunteer hours, and millions of dollars in charitable activity across this country.
		Organizations like ourself have been around for close to a hundred years and have been part of the organized volunteer network of this country substantially longer than the vast majority of the 165,000 organizations that you refer to as the Voluntary Sector.
		In the final report we would ask that you ensure that the fraternal and service organizations of the country are taken into full consideration in your recommendations.
	www.vsr-trsb.net /pagvs/elks.htm (1161 words)

	Fraternal
		Fraternal organizations are associations of people bound together for social, literary, religious, philosophical, athletic or philanthropic purposes.
		Later, the Greeks and Romans fostered fraternal societies, and among the benefits accorded the member was that of the paid burial.
		In an era when parish and fraternal societies were popular, Father McGivney felt there should be some way to strengthen the religious faith of his flock and provide financial support for families overwhelmed by illness or the death of the breadwinner.
	www.rootsweb.com /~okgenweb/resource/fraternal.htm (2164 words)

	Discussing Masonry with the Non-Mason
		Masonry has distinguished itself from other fraternal and service organizations by an important tradition: no man may be solicited or invited to become a Mason.
		He may freely answer questions about the organization of the fraternity, membership requirements, financial obligations, expectations of members, personal development, charities, community service, family activities and many other subjects which would help a prospective member decide whether he wishes to apply for membership of his own free will and accord.
		A member must inform the prospective member or inquirer that the fraternity does not extend an invitation to become a member, that his application must be made of his own free will and accord, and that he must pass a secret ballot for admission.
	www.calodges.org /no106/Discussing.html (715 words)

	Encyclopedia Encyclopedia Article @ MensFraternities.com (Men's Fraternities) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A fraternal organization, sometimes also known as a "fraternity," is an organization that represents the relationship between its members as akin to brotherhood.
		There is a great deal of overlap between the terms Friendly Society and fraternal organization.
		Complete listing of all secret society, fraternal organizations and fraternal orders with abbreviations, with slogans and mottoes
	www.mensfraternities.com /encyclopedia (401 words)

	Lincoln Stories (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Fraternal and service organizations have seen their membership base gradually eroding -- new members simply are not joining in the numbers they once did.
		Making a new land your home is not easy, but a number of organizations and individuals help ease the transition.
		Passenger rail service is still available in Nebraska, stopping every night in five towns.
	net.unl.edu /~swi/pers/lincoln.html (894 words)

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		Local Fraternal Organizations and Service Organizations may purchase a spot on the Sign.
		In addition to the well maintained sign location, the Organization also gets, as part of the purchase price, their meeting date and time information posted on this website and available through the Parks, Recreation and Public Facilities voice mail system.
		The following Fraternal and Service Organizations currently have their signs posted on the Gateway Sign.
	www.fredericksburgva.gov /PR/Related_topics/gateway_sign.asp (239 words)

	WHOI Sponsor B-1 & B-2 General Info
		B-2 visa is for short-term visits for pleasure or tourism, medical reasons and/or other health purposes, to participate in conventions, conferences, or convocation of fraternal, social/service organizations or prospective students.
		The payment has to be made for services conducted for the benefit of WHOI and the nonimmigrant cannot have accepted such payments or expenses from more than 5 institutions or organizations in the previous 6-month period.
		Nonimmigrants in B-1 and B-2 status are prohibited from enrolling in a course of study or taking other actions unless and until USCIS has changed the B nonimmigrant status to an appropriate student nonimmigrant status.
	www.whoi.edu /services/HR/immigration/sponsor_b.htm (308 words)

	Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Society
		The member groups of the National Fraternal Congress of America have the ring of a certain age...
		The religious movements, from the traditional and the fraternal, flourished.
		VASA, a Swedish-American fraternal organization, 1:30 pm second Saturday of...
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Society/Organizations/Fraternal/Ethnic (396 words)

	CHARITABLE GAMING-THIRD TIME THE CHARM? - WCLT News, Newark Ohio
		Due to unintended consequences of the previous legislation, many organizations are struggling to exist and finding it hard to pay normal bills and expenses related to maintaining their facilities.
		Many organizations stated they would be unable to remain a viable part of their local charitable and community service ventures.
		HB 325 allows charitable organizations to deduct the operating expenses from either regular bingo or instant bingo proceeds and requires that these expenses be auditable.
	www.wclt.com /news/special/politics10859.html (860 words)

	History: Fraternal Societies & Service Organizations - Jamestown, Indiana, USA
		Although the organization progressed for a number of years, interest in the lodge dwindled, thee Charter was surrendered and the real estate sold.
		The club's first project was the erection of a Community Service Flag in the town park to honor native sons who were serving in thee Armed Forces.
		The Jamestown Merchants Association was organized on September 10, 1984 by the downtown merchants.
	www.ibccn.org /jamestown/fraternalhistory.htm (1288 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		These are organizations and associations of service dog trainers, training programs, and people with disabilities partnered with service dogs.
		The Psychiatric Service Dog Society seeks to educate the public about Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSD), advocate for the rights of PSD handlers, conduct evidence-based research on PSD usage and efficacy, and put individuals with mental health disabilities in touch with professional dog trainers in their area.
		Because Delta Society has no control over the services provided and no mechanism for judging or verifying the competence of the individuals or organizations listed herein (the "listed entities"), no attempt has been made to evaluate the listed entities or exclude unsuitable entities from this web site.
	www.deltasociety.org /TextOnly/ServiceTrainersRelatedorg.htm (403 words)

	Societies
		Fraternal organizations, such as the Odd Fellows, Masons, and Elks, were popular.
		Benevolent organizations were coming into their own at the turn of the century.
		One such St. Louis organization was the Beer Bottlers Benevolent Organization formed by beer bottlers at a local brewery.
	www.stlgs.org /communitySocieties.htm (431 words)

	Minnesota State Historic Records Advisory Board
		Volunteer efforts and organizations—from well organized groups such as religious, fraternal, and service organizations to smaller groups such as neighborhood, advocacy, self-help, and social change organizations—have been identified as central to American life.
		Yet documentation of volunteerism is often fragmentary or nonexistent due to difficulties in record keeping or undervaluation by archivists and historians of the non-traditional records which may be all that survive.
		For example, voluntary organizations are hallmarks of "under-documented communities" and of rural communities; often the only record of these organizations is created when they interact with local government.
	www.mnhs.org /preserve/shrab/subject.html (425 words)

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		Onawa is the county seat for Monona County and, therefore, the center of all county government.
		The companies are capable of expanding service should it be required in the future.
		The Center is licensed by the Department of Human Services and is connected to the elementary school.
	www.onawa.com /community_information.htm (895 words)

	Bingo History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		It was the first form of a legal lottery in the state since the enactment of the Missouri Constitution in 1865.
		Bingo was and is restricted to certain charitable, religious, veteran, fraternal and service organizations.
		Bingo reached its peak in 1994 when approximately 900 charitable organizations were licensed to conduct bingo on a regular basis.
	www.mgc.dps.mo.gov /bingohistory.html (136 words)

	WHMC-Columbia--Social and Fraternal Organizations--COLLECTION DESCRIPTIONS
		Records of social and civic service organizations and fraternal groups, such as Kiwanis, Lions, Rotary clubs, and Masonic lodges.
		Social organization for persons born in Missouri or who lived there for a length of time and were currently residing in California.
		Records of a Missouri district of the service organization include reports and other material of district clubs, procedures and promotional material, and records of programs and activities; 1980s-1990s.
	www.umsystem.edu /whmc/invent/desc-socfrat.html (3053 words)

	The Lions are coming to Boston - The Boston Globe
		The service organization is particularly known for helping the blind, including collecting millions of used eyeglasses it gives to the needy.
		Rooney said he was especially pleased to land the Lions event because the city traditionally has been a hard sell to fraternal and service organizations.
		''One of the challenges of fraternal organizations is people are paying out of their own pockets, so they are more sensitive to the hotel prices," Rooney said.
	www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/10/08/the_lions_are_coming_to_boston (562 words)

	The Flag Shop - Regalia
		Our main customers were associations, fraternal organizations, and consulate offices.
		Regalia are the emblems and decorations of any society, organization or country.
		More people are aware of the contributions of our armed forces and the fraternal and service organizations that contributed to society so heavily over the years.
	flagshop.com /regalia.html (481 words)

	Funeral Directors Introduction - Jobs and Careers
		Services may be nonreligious, but often they reflect the religion of the family, so funeral directors must be familiar with the funeral and burial customs of many faiths, ethnic groups, and fraternal organizations.
		Memorial services can be held anywhere, and at any time, sometimes months later when all relatives and friends can get together.
		A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial.
	www.ncbuy.com /careers/blsj/job011.html (1011 words)

	Duty Description
		Presents formal and informal talks on advantages of the Army at civic and service organizations and student bodies.
		Lends and exhibits motion pictures for civic, fraternal, and service organizations and educational institutions.
		Explains occupational and organizational structure of the Army to applicants, parents, and interested groups of individuals.
	www.usarec.army.mil /hq/recruiter/dutydrscpt.html (693 words)

	Osgood Funeral Homes Prearrangements
		Selections could include place of service such as at the funeral home, church, graveside, or other location, Visitation including one or two days or portion thereof, whether there would be a Fraternal or Service Organization service.
		At this time it would be appropriate to discuss any of the many different ways to personalize the service to best pay tribute to one's life.
		Although Clergy do not set or request a fee for conducting a service, it is typical that the family give the person conducting the service an Honorarium.
	host29.hrwebservices.net /~osgoodf/pre.htm (757 words)

	Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
		Overview of IRS published materials addressing political campaign intervention by tax-exempt organizations.
		Subscribe to a periodic newsletter for tax-exempt organizations.
		Organizations that recently had their 501(c)(3) determinations revoked.
	www.irs.gov /charities/index.html (103 words)

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