From the desk of UCTNA Chairman of the Board
Doug Honeyford

Many of us have found this past Winter far too long... Spring is upon us with renewal and this is a wonderful time of the year.  Time to plant some flowers, and plant some great ideas and set some plans for your UCT North America Council.

First and foremost, make a plan to be with us in Columbus at the Convention during the week of July 13 and I promise you will not only enjoy being with your old friends, but you will pick up an idea or two that can assist in revitalizing your Council and Region. David Knapp will have all the details for you shortly.

For your Council’s plans, consider sponsorship of a youth baseball or soccer team, outfit them with UCTNA uniforms, attend some games, get community recognition, and perhaps get a new member or two.

Perhaps you could organize a “Charity Golf Tournament”  –  4 or 5 Members can secure a course, contact hole sponsors, acquire prizes and silent auction items and line up 24 Foursomes. Select a needy charity and your result will be in the range of $10,000. It's great publicity and perhaps get a new member or two.

Most communities have an “Adopt a Road” or clean-up project. Partner with a youth group, Scouts, a swim club, 4-H Club, etc. A few members can supervise and it is a great project to get recognition and do a good deed.

Look for the needs in your Community. Often with little effort and a phone call or two your council can join in an effort to make your little corner of the world a better place for everyone. Awareness can help your Council grow. Your imagination is the seed.

Fraternally yours,

Doug

Mark your calendars and pack your bags – the UCTNA Board of Directors invites you to attend the 2026 UCT North America Convention in Columbus, Ohio! We want to partake in fraternal good times and see everyone's smiling faces once again.

WHEN:
Arrival: Monday, July 13

Business Session:
Tuesday, July 14
Wednesday July 15

Departure: Thursday, July 16

WHERE:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Columbus
2700 Corporate Exchange Dr.
Columbus, OH 43231
(614) 890-8600

ROOM RATE: $137 per night

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE:
June 19, 2026

Hotel Registration

The hotel rate includes daily made-to-order hot breakfast and  complimentary beer and wine happy hour reception.

UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship Program
application deadline has been
extended to April 30

The UCT Charities Heaston Scholarship helps students achieve their dreams of a college education. The program consists of three scholarships granted to three students annually; each covering four years of undergraduate education. The scholarships are:

•   The Jack & Betty Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $6,000 per year for four years.
•   The Betty Y. Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.
•   The Jack Heaston Memorial Scholarship – $3,000 per year for four years.

Applications are usually due March 15 but this year
the deadline has been extended to April 30.

 
For more details contact UCT Charities at dvanorder@uctna.org .