At Modern Woodmen, we don't just talk about community, we help build it. Every year, members lead service projects, raise funds for local causes, and show up for the people around them. That's the fraternal difference.

Did you know? The spirit of friendly competition ran through Modern Woodmen camps (now called chapters) in our organization’s early days. In 1890, just seven years after our founding, members formed the first Forester drill team – performing in parades and competing in expositions while building camaraderie and community. #ModernSince1883