| 1886 |
National Fraternal Congress (NFC) founded. |
| 1912 |
New York Conference Bill created |
| 1913 |
A rival group, the Associated Fraternities of America, merges with NFC to become NFCA. |
| 1925 |
First woman president of NFCA elected (Bina West, Women’s Benefit Association)
NFCA opens first national headquarters in Stock Exchange Building, Chicago. |
1930
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No fraternal benefit society fails during the post-stock market crash depression. |
| 1935 |
First full-time NFCA manager hired. |
| 1948 |
Fraternalists lead the way for a new type of insurance, a policy for children, by sponsoring the Juvenile Bill and seeing it passed in New York State. |
1952
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NFCA passes resolution amending Pledge of Allegience with "Under God." (Incorporated into a Bill of Congress and signed into law in 1954.) |
1955
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Model Uniform Code proposed by NFCA Law Committee and National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC). |
1985
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NFCA adopts motto and logo "Joining Hands to Touch Lives."
NFCA headquarters moves from Wacker Drive in Chicago to Naperville, IL. |
| 1986 |
Centenniel Annual Meeting celebrated in Washington, D.C. |
| 1990 |
NFCA adopts Habitat for Humanity International as national cause partners. |
1991
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Plaque honoring NFCA member-societies' contributions to Ellis Island restoration unveiled during Flag Day ceremony. |
| 1998 |
NFCA launches its Web site. |
| 2000 |
JOIN HANDS DAY launched.
Fraternal societies complete 3,500th Habitat home. |
| 2001 |
NFCA changes constitution to create new officer structure. Beginning at this year’s annual meeting, the NFCA has a chair of the board, vice-chair of the board, secretary-treasurer, immediate past chair of the board and directors all elected by delegates. In addition, appointed directors from the NFCA’s maximum dues paying societies are added. The position of executive vice president becomes president & CEO to manage the operation of the NFCA Headquarters. |
| 2004 |
NFCA headquarters moves to Oak Brook, IL. |
| 2006 |
Fraternalists-in-Action public awareness program launched. |
