2021 GBU Foundation Grants

October 19, 2021

Alexej S. Banjak

District 4000-Sokol USA

Computer Science

Unknown College


James J. Benke

District 646-Coraopolis, PA

Chemical Engineering

Unknown College

 

Hailey A. Biehl

District 2000-ULS

 Psychology

Kent State University


Joshua Bierlein

District 699-Frankenmuth, MI

Early Childhood Education

Western Michigan University


Jonathan R. Bodenschatz

District 291-Summerhill, PA

Pennsylvania State University


Jeri L. Brooks

District 815-Dayton, OH

Psychology

Florida State University


Chloe M. Brzozowski

District 815-Dayton, OH

Theatre Design & Technology

University of Evansville


Andrew T. Chwalik

District 999-National

Elementary Education/Special Education

Mount Saint Mary’s University


Jenna J. Corey

District 630-Ann Arbor, MI

Biomedical Science


Olivia A. Davis

District 2000-ULS

Environmental Engineering

 

Grace A. Dietrich

District 999-National

Athletic Training

Duquesne University


Blaine A. Drews

District 630-Ann Arbor, MI

Unknown

Michigan State University

 

Jacob R. Dubendorfer

District 510-Toledo, OH

Unknown Major

Unknown College


Lisa Jo Fanelli-Greer

District 999, National

Unknown

Evangelical Seminary

 

Nicole D. Faulhaber

District 999-National

Marketing/Business

University of Akron


Benjamin M. Ferrara

District 2000-ULS

Computer Science

University of Colorado-Colorado Springs


Haylee A. Fleishman

District 3000-HRFA

Middle-Level Education (Math & English)

Slippery Rock University


Jacob P. Flynn-Long

District 291-Summerhill, PA

Computer Engineering

Unknown College

 

Gabrielle E. Franklin

District 999-National

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Clarion University/

Great Lakes Institute of Technology


Riley F. Franklin

District 999-National

Finance

St. Bonaventure University

 

Alyson B. Gonzalez

District 999-National

Unknown Major

Unknown College

 

Tinley R. Hathaway

District 2000-ULS

Microbiology

Unknown College






Shane P. Keefer

District 684-Pitsburgh, PA

Mechanical Engineering

Robert Morris University


Noah W. King

District 999-National

Unknown Major

Pennsylvania State University


Eric L. Klaber

District 999-National

Communications

Unknown College

 

Jacob Klein

District 2000-ULS

Engineering

University of Florida

 

Karl C. Larson

District 3000-HRFA

Unknown Major

Unknown College

 

Rachel D. Loftus

District 999-National

Criminal Justice

Southern Illinois University of Evansville

 

Lauren E. Mahler

District 510-Toledo, OH

Medical Laboratory Science

Unknown College


Lincoln H. Martin

District 999-National

Safety Management

Community College of Beaver County


Emily B. McCullough

District 999-National

Creative Writing

Bob Jones University


Grace E. Mischak

District 3000-HRFA

Political Science/Law

Unknown College

 

Nicole M. Mischak

District 3000-HRFA

Integrative Biology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign


Joshua R. Micknowski

District 999-National

Unknown Major

Indiana University of Pennsylvania


Christian J. Peek

District 815-Dayton, OH

Business

Bowling Green State University


Matthew S. Pracko

District 4000-Sokol USA

Aviation Flight Technology

Lewis University


Emily C. Pranskevicius

District 4000-Sokol USA

Chemistry

Illinois State University


Rachel A. Redinger

District 684-Pittsburgh, PA

Public & Applied History

Waynesburg University


Sophia R. Shannon

District 4000-Sokol USA

Pre-Professional Animal Science

Delaware Valley University


Maren E. Steinbugl

District 45-Altoona, PA

Unknown Major

Unknown College


Benjamin W. Tarkanyi

District 3000-HRFA

Unknown Major

Unknown college


Victoria L. Tunney

District 999-National

Nursing

University of Rhode Island


Nicole L.F. Tye

District 510-Toledo, OH

Finance

Bowling Green State University





Clark V. Visca

District 2000-ULS

Business

University of Utah


Rebekah E. Vishanoff

District 298-Allentown, PA

Elementary Education

Grand Canyon University


Madison B. Walters

District 999-National

Unknown Major

University of Wisconsin


James R. Wharton

District 45-Altoona, PA

Unknown Major

Saint Francis University


Stephen J. Wilhelm

District 2000-ULS

Sports Management

Unknown College


Brendan M. Witt

District 510-Toledo, OH

Finance

Unknown College


Jarred M. Wulf

District 510-Toledo, OH

Environmental Science

Bowling Green State University


Molly C. Yatchyshyn

District 4000-Sokol USA

Graphic Design/Marketing

 

Caroline M. Young

District 4000-Sokol USA

English & International Business

Monmouth College


Ericka P. Zeigler

District 3000-HRFA

Criminal Justice

Unknown college

Spring into Excellence for 2025

By Lesley Mann • May 29, 2025
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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January 3, 2025
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Youth 3 Pay Life Insurance

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Kick-start your child’s journey to financial success with a whole life policy from GBU Life.

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