The NFCA Proudly Recognizes "Fraternalists-in-Action"

Fraternal MVP—Week of March 17, 2008

The National Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) is proud to recognize the following individual as a Fraternal MVP (Most Valuable Participant) for the week of March 17, 2008. Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists-in-Action” who volunteer their time, energy and compassion to strengthen their communities through participation in local lodge activities and other charitable endeavors.

Ray Hofman

The Catholic Aid Association

St. Agnes Council #317

Vermillion, South Dakota

Ray Hofman is the Financial Secretary for the St. Agnes Council of Catholic Aid #317, and is the Youth Group Director at St. Agnes. His wife, Pam, is the Treasurer for their Catholic Aid group. She also helps with CYO/CCD classes each week at their church. The two work closely together at both jobs trying to keep everything running smoothly in the religious education program. At St. Agnes, Ray serves as a Eucharistic minister for the parish.

Ray’s full-time job is with Clay County, where he works as the Veterans Service Officer, Planning & Zoning Administrator and Welfare Director. He is an elected councilman for the city of Vermillion representing the Southeast Ward. He has served on the council for six years and enjoys the work very much. Ray also belongs to the American Legion where he works with Boys State nominations and the Legion Baseball sponsorships. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus where he is the Youth Committee chairman. He serves on the Board of Directors for the State of South Dakota Retirement System and serves on the Law Enforcements Training & Standards Commission for the State of South Dakota.

Ray has lived in Vermillion all of his life, except for the two years that he served in the Army. He and Pam have two children that they adopted from Korea. Their son, Alex, is attending college at Mankato State in Mankato working on a degree in Construction Management. Their daughter, Ariel, is attending school at St. Louis University in St. Louis as a pre-med student.

The NFCA salutes Fraternalists-in-Action for their dedication, kindness and generosity. They embody the heart of fraternalism through their volunteer efforts and commitment to their communities.


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