Western Fraternal Life Association was established in 1897 as a Czech fraternal
benefit society, providing its members burial insurance, social and ethnic activities,
and a means of preserving Czech heritage. Lodges were formed throughout the
Midwest and members attended meetings and special events. Today the membership is
open to those who are supportive of the purpose of the Association.
What is a fraternal benefit society?
When an individual becomes a member of the Association, they are eligible for insurance
and fraternal benefits. Fraternals are not-for-profit charitable and benevolent institutions
that have a rich tradition of service to individuals, communities and the nation. The
Associationis owned and governed by its members. All fraternal insurance companies
are chartered and licensed in accordance with state insurance laws, and are examined
by state insurance departments.
You are admitted to a lodge following a ritual. On the local lodge level, members can
become active with monthly meetings, picnics, patriotic presentations and community
service projects. In 2008, wfla members volunteered 127,544 hours in their communities
and donated $214,133 of financial aid to community organizations and those in need.
Our members are a major force in their communities' volunteer and charitable programs.
Instead of one person acting alone, the lodge members ban together to help those in
need, those less fortunate. Members assemble at various times throughout the year in
a meeting format and at other times socially. Members who take the time to get to know
one another and help each other become lifetime friends sharing each other’s triumphs
and helping each other through tough times.
Whether you attend lodge meetings or not, there are potential scholarships, contests,
and other benefits available to you. For more information, visit the wfla home page at
http://www.wflains.org
benefit society, providing its members burial insurance, social and ethnic activities,
and a means of preserving Czech heritage. Lodges were formed throughout the
Midwest and members attended meetings and special events. Today the membership is
open to those who are supportive of the purpose of the Association.
What is a fraternal benefit society?
When an individual becomes a member of the Association, they are eligible for insurance
and fraternal benefits. Fraternals are not-for-profit charitable and benevolent institutions
that have a rich tradition of service to individuals, communities and the nation. The
Associationis owned and governed by its members. All fraternal insurance companies
are chartered and licensed in accordance with state insurance laws, and are examined
by state insurance departments.
You are admitted to a lodge following a ritual. On the local lodge level, members can
become active with monthly meetings, picnics, patriotic presentations and community
service projects. In 2008, wfla members volunteered 127,544 hours in their communities
and donated $214,133 of financial aid to community organizations and those in need.
Our members are a major force in their communities' volunteer and charitable programs.
Instead of one person acting alone, the lodge members ban together to help those in
need, those less fortunate. Members assemble at various times throughout the year in
a meeting format and at other times socially. Members who take the time to get to know
one another and help each other become lifetime friends sharing each other’s triumphs
and helping each other through tough times.
Whether you attend lodge meetings or not, there are potential scholarships, contests,
and other benefits available to you. For more information, visit the wfla home page at
http://www.wflains.org