History
Degree of Honor Protective Association began in 1886 as the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Membership was originally comprised of wives, daughters, mothers and sisters of the AOUW. Their purpose was to provide fellowship for the women, and also support the AOUW.

In the early days, if a husband died, contributions were collected from members to help support the widow and her children. Eventually the Ladies Auxiliary separated from the AOUW, and began issuing "benefit certificates" in $500, $1000 and $2000 amounts, payable upon the death of a spouse. The organization had tremendous appeal, offering friendship, mutual help and insurance.

Degree of Honor kept pace with the times under the leadership of five women presidents; Frances Buell Olson (1908-1953), Edna Dugan (1953-1973), Mary Reddick (1973-1989), Wilma Williams (1989-1994), and current president, Jackie Felling.
Our Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Back Row:
Laureen Jansky, Kris Hamann, Dennis Peterson, Gloria Collett.
Front Row:
Chair, Sylvia Soeth and Jackie Felling, CEO .
Not pictured: Flip Spanier,
Honorary Board Member – Wayne Dordell.

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