POLAND — Modern Woodmen of America, a national provider of fraternal financial services and programs, recently honored Jennifer Boyd, Poland, for outstanding leadership of kids. A Modern Woodmen Youth Service Club leader for three years, Boyd led the Poland club to merit status in 2009.

Youth service clubs provide Modern Woodmen members age 16 and younger with opportunities to volunteer, be patriotic, learn new skills, make friends and have fun. Adult Modern Woodmen members lead the clubs and organize activities.

Merit club status is an honor Modern Woodmen awards each year to recognize club leaders for top-level performance. Judging in the merit club contest is based on the quality and the quantity of meetings, programs and community service activities held during the year. Modern Woodmen supports more than 700 youth clubs throughout the United States. Only the top leaders nationwide received merit status. 

Founded in 1883 as a fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen of American officers financial services and fraternal members benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.