GBU District Officers

Get news and updates from the Home Office, access and download documents, and submit reporting.

District Reporting

Activity Plan (Applies to individual districts)


If your district need funds to support an upcoming event or activity, submit a district activity plan.*

*Please note, you will need to submit each activity individually.


Due dates:

  • First-quarter activity plan due on January 31 of the following year
  • Second-quarter activity plan due on April 30
  • Third-quarter activity plan due on July 31
  • Fourth-quarter activity plan due on October 31
Submit District Activity Plan

After the request is reviewed and approved, funds will be sent via direct deposit to the district’s bank account to support planned activity for the upcoming quarter.

Resources

Events Calendar

View Home Office and district events and activities.

View GBU Events

Communications

Read news and updates, review presentations and district-related information.

The latest District Digest The GBU Foundation District Fund Options 2023 Fraternal & Community Contributions

The Reporter Support

Article Due Dates

  • February 1 | Spring edition
  • May 1 | Summer edition
  • August 1 | Fall edition
  • November 1 | Winter edition

Please send articles and pictures to Karen Ferguson at karen.ferguson@gbu.org and cc Mary Koczan at mary.koczan@gbu.org.

Quarterly Report (Applies to individual districts and super districts)

Quarterly reports* must be submitted to the GBU Home Office, or funds will be withheld until the report is received. These reports are critically necessary to identify fraternal and community activities.

*Please note, you will need to submit each activity individually.

Due dates:

  • First-quarter report due on April 30
  • Second-quarter report due on July 31
  • Third-quarter report due on October 31
  • Fourth-quarter report due on January 31 of the following year
Submit Quarterly Report

District Toolkits

Download guides, planning tools, and other resources. We will add more as they are developed!
District Officers' Reference Guide


GBU District Forum 2025

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    Learn more about how we are supporting member group engagement and how you can thrive as a GBU leader in your community!

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  • Multigenerational Collaboration

    Learn more about successful multigenerational leadership and collaboration.

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Popular Member Benefits

GBU Give Back Groups

GBU offers matching fund and project fund reimbursement for individual and groups of GBU members looking to make a difference in their communities.

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GBU Foundation

GBU members, districts, and partners fund the GBU Foundation. Their vision and generosity help students take the next step towards achieving their dreams. 


In 2023 and beyond, the Foundation will expand its scholarship program. The Foundation will also expand its mission and purpose to include Community Grants to support your philanthropic goals within the community.

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Making a Difference: One Hour at a Time

This special program donates $15 to an approved 501(c)(3) for each hour a GBU member volunteers at that organization, up to $150.

Submit volunteer hours

Optimity

GBU Life knows that health, wellness, and volunteerism are important to you. Join Optimity, an app-based platform that rewards you for taking care of yourself and others.

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Birthday Match

GBU will match any donation you make to an approved 501(c)(3) organization during your birthday month up to $100.

Submit donation information

LawAssure

With LawAssure, you can create a customized will or access important legal documents that allow you to assign power of attorney or establish healthcare directives-all from the comfort of your own home.T his paid service is available and completely free to GBU Life insured members.

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Empathy

Empathy is here for you and your family for everything from settling the estate to dealing with grief. Utilizing real-time human support, Empathy's award-winning platform helps you save valuable time in navigating the challenges that loss brings. GBU Life provides insured members and their beneficiaries full, free access to Empathy.

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SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards

Enrolled GBU members can earn SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Points to help offset the financial burdens of a four-year undergraduate degree at SAGE Scholars network colleges and universities.

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Enjoy local and national discounts on dining, entertainment and services. You can print select coupons from home or redeem them from the mobile app!

  • Deep discounts, up to 50% and BOGO
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AwardSpring Login

Manage your district scholarship when you sign in to your district's AwardSpring account. 

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Agent Resources

Are you a district leader who is also a GBU agent? We recommend using the Producer Support Site to find applications, forms and other information you may need.

Contact

Mary Koczan

GBU Communities Leader

412-668-3222 | mary.koczan@gbu.org

Laqueeta Coleman

Regional Coordinator (Great Lakes)

412-336-3245 | laqueeta.coleman@gbu.org

Karen Ferguson

Communities Coordinator

412-822-9865 | karen.ferguson@gbu.org