Local Modern Woodmen plant trees

The Fort Scott Modern Woodmen of America planted trees on the campus of Fort Scott Community College June 25. Seen here are (from left): FRONT -- Aliyah Gilbert and Maggie Findley; BACK -- Linda Findley, Jolynne Stainbrook of Fort Scott Modern Woodmen, Adina Findley, Modern Woodmen Youth Camp Leader, and Riley Findley. (Submitted photo) [Click to enlarge]

On June 25, local Modern Woodmen of America Members gave a lasting gift to the community. Members of the Fort Scott Modern Woodmen Camp 514 and Youth Camp 514-1 gathered at Fort Scott Community College to plant two chanticlare pear, two crepe myrtle and one red maple tree.

The project was part of the Plant A Tree Program, a nation-wide program introduced by the organization for its members in 2004.

"This program ties Modern Woodmen members to the roots of our organization," Fort Scott Modern Woodmen Youth Camp leader Adina Findley.

"The name Modern Woodmen honors the pioneer woodmen who cleared the forests to build homes and secure futures for their families," Fort Scott Modern Woodmen's Jolynne Stainbrook said. "Modern Woodmen offers financial services to help clear away members' financial burdens. And today, planting trees is an important way to create a secure future for families, communities and the environment.

Through the Plant A Tree Program and the help of its members, Modern Woodmen will plant thousands of trees across the United States this year.

For more information, contact Stainbrook at (620) 223-5957.

Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of America offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.