2021 Corporate Giving and Personal Give Grants

October 19, 2021
These students each received a $1,000 grant made available by PNC.

Megan M. Bliss 
District 4000-Sokol USA
Early Childhood Education

James P. Stenske
District 510-Toledo, OH
Biomechanical Engineering
University of Iowa

Nicholas W. Walters
District 999-National
Biology/Pre-Dental
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Joelle M. Beaumariage
District 999-National
Business

Riana Wilsie
District 361-Barberton, OH
Business Sustainability
Arizona State University

These students each received a $1,000 grant made available by Grant Thornton, LLP.

Fiorella Marina V. Nicoloso
District 999-National
Public Heath/Infectious Disease & Microbiology
University of Pittsburgh

Emily C. Walko
District 4000-Sokol, USA
Music/Business
Belmont University

These students each received a $500 grant made available by the following sponsors. 

First Consulting
Sydney M. McCall
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Communication Science & Disorders

Parkway Advisors
Elizabeth R. Naser
District 3000-HRFA
Early Childhood Education
University of Pittsburgh

Miller & Newberg Consulting Actuaries
Jacob M. Konopsky
District 4000-Sokol, USA
Integrated Media & Strategic Communications
Mercyhurst University

The Musuneggi Financial Group
Stephanie L. Angle
District 2000-ULS
Accounting
Wake Forest University

Hoffman Murtaugh
Matthew P. Mealwitz
District 2000-ULS
Business Management
Ashland University

This student received a $250 grant made available by Willis Towers Watson, in addition to a $500 grant from the GBU Foundation.

Katherine A. Walco
District 4000-Sokol USA
Mathematics & Secondary Education
James Madison University

These students received a $500 grant made available by the personal donations of those listed.

James R. Stoker Memorial Education Grant
Matthew S. Moran
District 999-National
Exploratory Fine Arts/Business
Indiana University of Pennsylvania

John P. Albright Grant
Devon R. Watz
District 2000-ULS
Communications

Former District 496-Gill Hall, PA Education Grant
Dylan T. Cannon
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Civil Engineering
Geneva College

Former District 491-Granite City, IL Grants
Brandon P. Hines
District 999-National
Safety Management
Slippery Rock University

James E. Lockwood
District 3000-HRFA
Biblical and Theological Studies
Cedarville University

James R. Stoker Higher Education Grants

Dylan W. DeDominicis
District 999-National
Information Systems & Technology/Supply Chain Management
Duquesne University

Ethan M. Gamble
District 684-Pittsburgh, PA
Unknown
Naval Academy Preparatory School

Abigail M. Gonzalez
District 999-National
Industrial Engineering
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Garrett W. Gresh
District 510-Toledo-OH
Elementary Education & Math
Saginaw State University

Anna M. Jurkovich
District 810-Cleveland, OH
Finance
Unknown College

Tye G. Orosz
District 291-Summerhill, PA
Unknown Major
Unknown College

Courtney R. Pier
District 2000-ULS
Recreational Therapy
Slippery Rock University

Samantha M. Pracko
District 4000, Sokol USA
Criminal Justice
University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Alaina G. Sommerstorfer
District 821, Sterling Heights, MI
Animal Behavior, Ecology & Conservation
Canisius College

Angela M. Wharton
District 45, Altoona, PA
English
Saint Francis University


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As we move into the second quarter of another exciting year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our accomplishments and share some of the new initiatives we are implementing in the realms of sales, marketing and community engagement. Over the past year, GBU Life has reached significant milestones thanks to the dedication and hard work of our team and the trust and support of our members. Our sales department has exceeded targets, and we have expanded our reach to more communities than ever before. We have launched several successful marketing campaigns that have not only increased our visibility but have also strengthened our brand's presence in the industry. For this year, our focus will be educating potential new members on the importance of securing their financial futures through life insurance and annuity products while serving their communities as part of our great Society. Looking ahead, we are committed to enhancing our sales strategies to better serve you. We are introducing some tools for our agents to enhance our products. One new tool is our Defined Benefit Annuity program which combines the Future Flex Fixed Index Annuity (FIA) with a software tool that can help determine retirement savings needs and break them down into contributions over time to help you meet your retirement goals. Be sure to keep in touch with your GBU agent to review your plans and products to see how adding an FIA to your retirement planning can help boost your savings efforts
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