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CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD REPORT

George Kofel
Chairman, Board of Directors

Summer is Family Time

s I sit down to write this article, I looked at products you have invested in are supported by the con-
the date and couldn’t believe it is already tinued financial strength of GCU, an AM Best A- excellent
June. Where is the time going? rated organization. Contact the GCU Sales Department for
June, the sixth month and midpoint of the more information regarding our products and rates.
A year marks the beginning of summer in the On a sad note, our GCU family mourns the passing of
Northern Hemisphere. The month is signifi- retired director Dorothy Foran. Known to many as “Dot,”
cant for the end of the school year, high school graduations, her unwavering commitment to the GCU started in Hazle-
weddings and Father’s Day. The summer solstice, the lon- ton, PA as a lodge officer, volunteer and GCU sales rec-
gest day of the year, also occurs in June. (June 20, 2025) ommender. It continued with her election to the Board of
At GCU, it means the start of our summer activities which Directors in 2000 at our convention held in Louisville, KY.
include the 2025 Spring Golf Classic at Seven Oaks; Help- Dorothy served on the Board until her retirement in No-
ing Hands Days at Mount Saint Macrina and Holy Annunci- vember 2022. Her full obituary will appear in the August
ation Monastery; minor league baseball games in Altoona, issue. On behalf of the GCU Board of Directors, Execu-
PA, Moosic, PA, and Eastlake, OH; Pittsburgh Pirates Kids tive Officers and GCU Staff, I extend our condolences and
Day at PNC Park; casino trips and family fun at Fun Fore All prayers to Dorothy’s family and friends. May God grant her
Entertainment Center, followed by GCU Byzantine Family eternal memory. Vicnaja jej pamjat!
Days at Kennywood and Knoebels Park in July. Refer to In closing, I wish you a safe and enjoyable summer sea-
the GCU website or this Magazine for a listing of dates son. Enjoy the time the Lord has given us to be with our
and events in your area. To all our members who live or family and friends—lost time is a resource that can never
are visiting Western Pennsylvania plan to spend a day or be made up.
two at our Seven Oaks Pool & Racquet Complex. I can as-
sure you that you will not be disappointed. Please contact
Chris Chamberlain at the GCU Fraternal Department prior
to your visit and she will be happy to assist you.
As I transition my thoughts to the economy and business
trends, I am grateful GCU’s “member first values” continue
to focus on your financial goals in retirement planning and
life insurance protection. We all know financial markets can
be very volatile and I take comfort that the annuities and life

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