News

I had the honor and pleasure of recognizing Rodney S. Boling at the 2023 annual meeting of the members. Brother Boling surpassed fifty (50) years of membership in 2021. I presented him with a plaque and expressed my appreciation for his long- standing support and...

I am pleased to announce that the board of directors took action at our recent board meeting to extend the 365 Days of Coverage initiative. This initiative began in June 2022 and had expired January 1, 2023. There has never been a better time to become a BR&CF...

In this summer’s newsletter I shared great news regarding a significantly lowered dues rate and an unprecedented enhancement to days of benefit eligibility for both new and current members. I received many compliments from members about the board’s actions to lower...

I am pleased to announce the board of directors acted during the April meeting to lower membership dues by approximately thirty percent (30%). The ease of the administrative process for implementing the dues reduction will be a stark contrast to the previous dues...

I am pleased to announce that work on a highly anticipated member service enhancement initiative has finally come to fruition. The Fund has partnered with Citizens Bank to offer Real-Time Payments, which allows the membership instant access to approved “Held Out of...

The 2021 fiscal year has ended, and the accounting firm of Hamilton & Musser was recently on site to perform he annual audit. The firm lauded the Fund’s preparedness and professionalism. The Statement of Assets, iabilities, and Fund Balances will be reported in the...