Selected Past and Present Benefit Societies
- Knights of Columbus
- Woodmen of the World
- Modern Woodmen of America
- Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
- Knights of Peter Claver
- Canadian Fraternal Association
- Independent Order of Foresters
- The Royal Neighbors of America
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