Woodmen of the World Make Donation to the Adopt YOUR Block program

Recently, the Woodmen of the World Conservationist Award for 2008, was awarded to James "Jay" Bowen, a local neighborhood advocate and co-founder of the Adopt YOUR Block - Be a Litter-Gitter program, a Huntington volunteer litter abatement group. Because of Jay's efforts in our community, the Woodmen have donated $100 to the City of Huntington Foundation, which will be earmarked to fund additional equipment for use in the ongoing Adopt YOUR Block - Be A Litter-Gitter mission.

Woodmen of the Wold is a fraternal benefit society and was founded in 1890. It is one of the largest benefit societies with more and 810,000 members. The Huntington Lodge #66 has approximately 300 members. The current president is Mrs. Helen Chaney.

Woodmen of the World through their local lodges is a force within their communities, helping those individuals, families and communities in need. The members are known for their patriotism and provide free American flags, history awards to students that excel in American History, as well as American History hand books to elementary schools.

Woodmen participates in Red Cross Partnership, Disaster Relief, Join Hand Day, Flags Across America, In Honor and Remembrance, Make a Difference Day, Youth Service Projects and Arbor Day Foundation, as well as giving special awards to members and guests. In addition, they organize events that enrich lives and communities, including patriotic programs and activities. Woodmen builds pride in our country and our flag.

We extend our thanks to the Woodmen for all they do for our area!