CFL DOH Spring 2022

President’s Message

Different by Design Degree of Honor is a different kind of financial services organization. As a faith-based, not-for-profit, fraternal, we measure our success according to a ‘dual bottom line’ – financial results and fraternal impact. Both are equally important components of our mission. Being different is not an accident. It is an intentional decision that has been true since our inception 154 years ago and continues today. We are different by design . We are guided by our faith – a two-thousand-year tradition inspired by the Gospel informs our decision-making. WWJD is not just a clever marketing slogan – it is our modus operandi. We exist to serve our members – the hard-working people of Main St. USA, not Wall St. elites. Providing solid financial results annually ensures we will fulfill our promises for the benefit of generations current and yet to come. (You will receive our 2021 Financial and Fraternal Impact Report this Summer but here’s a preview: record surplus, record capital and an A- financial strength rating with a positive outlook from our rating agency, KBRA.) Enhancing quality of life is not a slogan – it is part of our purpose. Through member benefits, regional social events and local charitable activities, your membership has value beyond financial products and services. For you, with you and through you, we make a positive impact in communities. This magazine highlights some of those benefits, social activities and the difference made by some of our local chapters and impact teams. We care for our brothers and sisters in need – it is our responsibility. Through organizations like Saint Vincent de Paul, Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity, we take seriously the Gospel mandate to love one another. That ’s why you, our members, volunteered over 58,000 hours in the name of Degree of Honor in 2021 alone. It is my honor to lead this great organization. If I can ever be of assistance to you, please contact me. It’s another thing that makes Degree of Honor different!

Being different is not an accident. It is an intentional decision that has been true since our inception 154 years ago and continues today. We are different by design .

In this issue

3 Five Wishes

God Bless,

4 The Value of Value Life Insurance 6 2022 Member Events

orgen and CEO john.borgen@catholicfinanciallife.org (414) 278-6608 John T. B President

PS Over 4 million people have fled their homes because of war in Ukraine. Please see the back cover of this magazine for information about how you can help the refugees. Will you join us?

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