140 Years Strong: The American Fraternal Alliance Celebrates the Milestone and Our Shared Purpose All Year Long
Help the Alliance make 2026 an unforgettable year as we celebrate our 140th anniversary in true fraternal style. Throughout the year, each in-person Alliance event will feature a common bond celebration, highlighting the traditions, values, and impact that make our sector so unique. From meaningful moments of connection to memorable shared experiences, these celebrations are designed to honor our legacy while bringing our community together. We’ve created various ways for your society to get involved at each event.
The American Fraternal Alliance Celebrates 140 Years of Strength, Service, and Community Impact
Fundraiser
Charity: Wounded Warrior Project
Throughout the year, we will be selling 140th anniversary merchandise to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project, and we will be raising funds on site from societies. Fundraising goal: $20,000.
Common Bond Celebration – Religion, Ethnicity and Women
The Alliance is working to confirm activities that may include mass and a tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception – the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America. Women executives will serve as reception cohorts and activities will celebrate how our societies support women.
Fraternalism Road Show
The “Fraternal Brag Boards” will be on display highlighting photos, impact stats, and standout moments from your society’s best fraternal events.
If your society has not yet submitted a brag board, there’s still time.
Note: Please use FOAM poster board no larger than 24” x 36”.
Suggested Retailers: Office Depot | Walmart | Target
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
Friday, September 18, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Just two blocks from the host hotel, the stunning Milken Center explores how the American Dream expands opportunity and economic mobility for all – with dedicated space on the role of life insurance. The Milken Center focuses on four pillars: Health and Medical Research, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Education and the Educator, and Access to Capital and Financial Empowerment. Through research, convenings, exhibitions and public programs, they invite people to explore bold ideas, gain practical insight, and engage in dialogue that can bridge divides and inspire action. The recently renovated Center is housed in five landmark structures were originally home to Riggs Bank, famously known as “The Bank of Presidents,” and the American Security and Trust Company.
The Alliance team toured the Milken Center last fall to explore the exhibits including one dedicated to the life insurance industry and this spectacular Tree of Generations, which serves as the centerpiece of the museum and an interactive sculpture.
SPARK! Lunch & Learn | November 11–12 | San Antonio, TX
Fundraisers
Bike Build and Fundraiser Supporting Mobile Mammography Unit
For the bike build – a separate non-profit will coordinate the build on-site to benefit local underprivileged children. The Alliance will raise funds onsite and in advance to defray the expense of the activity. Attendees will also be supporting the Friends of Christus Santa Rosa Foundation’s Mobile Mammography Unit, bringing mammograms and screening services to those without access. Fundraising goals: $6,500 for the bike build and $10,000 for the Mammography Unit.
Donate now to the Mobile Mammography Unit
Riverwalk River Cruise
The Alliance will be providing a complimentary riverwalk ride with cocktails on November 11.
Common Bond Celebration
Czech societies will be invited to bring food to celebrate their culture. Local female executives will help award funds to charity benefitting a woman’s group.
Fraternalism Road Show
The “Fraternal Brag Boards” will be on display highlighting photos, impact stats, and standout moments from your society’s best fraternal events..
PAST EVENTS
Fundraiser for St. Baldrick’s
Through the generosity of our members, the Alliance raised more than $20,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to support childhood cancer research. We more than doubled the original goal of $10,000. Thank you to Associate Member Andrew Edelsberg from Gallagher Re who suggested the charity and had his head shaved live during the event, along with fraternal members John Payerchin from NSS Life and Kevin Collins from FCSU.
Common Bond Celebration – Religion
Religious artifacts, photos, member gifts and more were on display from societies with a religious common bond as part of the anniversary celebration.
Fraternalism Road Show
More than 20 societies participated in the kickoff to the fraternalism road show with brag boards that highlighted impactful stats and standout moments and photos. These visual story boards ignited conversations and will be on display again at future Alliance events.
The Great Fraternal Pin Swap
This high-energy networking experience gave fraternal members and Associate members the opportunity to connect and learn more about each other in a fun setting. Participants shared stories about their society or organization’s mission, history and heart to earn a pin.
Anniversary Celebration Moments
