GBU Foundation Day of Giving Contributions
January 12, 2024
GBU FOUNDATION THANKS YOU FOR CONTRIBUTING ON THE DAY OF GIVING
60TH ANNIVERSARY
- Kristen Abels
- James W. Aigler
- Jacqueline Alaimo
- Diane Allison
- Anonymous
- Anonymous in memory of Carlo Giovannini
- Anonymous in honor of Angie Heath
- Anonymous in memory of Harold Olson
- Anonymous in memory of Theodore
- Mark Aul
- Barbara Bartusik in memory of Emerson Lindenmuth
- Mary Ann Berty
- Joseph Bielecki
- Matthew and Mary Anne Blistan, Jr.
- Kathleen Boykin
- William A. Burgunder, Jr
- Elaine Cannon in memory of Lori Knerr
- Ed Christensen
- Mark Chutko and Diana Bucco
- Mark Cloutier
- Thomas M. Collier in memory of Peggy A. Schohn Collier
- Ella Davidson
- The Deak Family in memory of Robert A. Deak
- Kenneth Elliott and Brian Burns
- Donna and James Foss
- Diane Gallagher
- David and Kathy Geisert
- Paul Gitnik in honor of Gene L. Svrcek
- Paul J. Gitnik in memory of Henry and Genevieve Gitnik
- Leah Grabiak Teahl
- Ken and Carol Graboski
- Susan L. Gutshall
- Judith A. Hafer in memory of Harold J. "Jim" Hafer
- Lea Ann and William Hazi in honor of GBU's Board of Directors
- Albert E. Heiles, IV
- Happy M. Hennen
- Jeanne Hunt-Fujioka in memory of Elisabeth Tussing
- Mary Koczan
- Dave and Debby Kruger in memory of Bessie Babuska
- Lesley Mann
- Rev. Leslie E. Martin
- Jerilyn McCollum
- Richard Minteer
- Deborah L. Morgan
- Jon Naser
- Sandra Nemeth
- Theresa Philbrick
- Janet Pino
- Karen Potkul
- Mary Rajnik
- Tim and Brittany Rodman
- Christine Rodriguez
- Rick Rodriguez
- David Schmitz
- Judith A. Schneider in memory of Carl Schneider
- Dorothy A. Schoch in memory of Ray Schoch Bobbi Sedor
- Harold Segal in memory of Murray A. Segal David Sennett
- Jeanne Smith
- Michael Staar
- Jennifer Stockdale
- Barbara L. Stoker in memory of James R. Stoker
- Gene L. Svrcek in memory of Rudy and Edith Svrcek
- John Swanick
- Wayne and Lucy Syring
- Wilfred and Chris van Breukelen in honor of District 815-Dayton, OH, scholars
- Sandy Wagner
- Keith A. Waltower
- Bill and Darlene Weible
DONORS
- Jamie Abelson
- Anonymous
- Anonymous in memory of Rudolph "Rudy" Kessler
- Kathy Babin in memory of Dengo
- Diane Balaban in memory of Marty Balaban
- Karen M. Balaban
- Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartolowits
- Ann Bonacci in honor of Emerson Lindenmuth
- Ashley Casterline
- Cathy Chirdon
- Stephanie Ciranni
- Laqueeta Coleman
- Rachel Cummins
- District 146-Johnstown, PA
- District 291-Summerhill, PA
- District 510-Toledo, OH, in memory of John F. Ahern, Roland Beltz, Joneal B. B ender, Joyce M. Brickner, Alfred R. Erick, Eugene A. Flick, Joanne B. Flick, Diane M. Garbers, Harold Hanna, Rita C. Jaeger, Julie Lacourse, Ray G. Leck, Daniel Mahoney, Dorothy F. Marchal, Carmen J. Mouch, Clara L. Obee, Robert Pasch, Gale F. Pfleghaar, Eugene M. Reinart, Chester Rutkows ki, Maribelle Sanzenbacher, Christopher J. Straube and Carol L. Tank
- District 815-Dayton, OH
- District 818-Orlando, FL
- District 3000-HRFA
- Edwin Dull
- Mrs. Mary R. Engelman in memory of Paul Engelman
- Karen Ferguson
- Tiffany Gazza
- Jenna Giordano
- Natasha Herleman
- Katy Hylkema
- John G. Justinger
- Ruth A. Klein in honor of Jacob C. Klein and Lauren M. Klein
- Emily Kraeuter
- Katherine Kunz
- Debbie McNamee in memory of Tom McNamee
- Mitchelle Mun
- Stacey Nowe
- Sharon Obrien
- Rosanne Penzien in memory of Wilbur and Eleanor
- Bob Schoeppner
- Ravi Sharma
- Scott Vineberg
- Victoria Windham
CORPORATE SPONSORS
Key Contributing Sponsor
- Heeter Direct
- iHeart Radio
- North Shore Pools and Service
Contributing Corporate Sponsor
- Hoffmann Murtaugh Advertising
- Optimity, Inc.
- Pittsburgh Quarterly


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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