2025 Regional Gatherings off to a Good Start
Cultivating Wellness and Connection in Our Communities
BetterLife CEO Chris Campbell( fourth from left), along with BetterLife members and guests have fun dancing at the Masopust celebration in Yukon, OK.
( L to R) BetterLife Member and Secretary Jerri Heggem smiles for the camera with her daughter and Spearfish, SD Treasurer Katie Heggem during the Regional Gathering in Deadwood, SD.
BetterLife Members from Yukon, OK, were gifted a historic chair from the ZCBJ Lodge Hall in Clutier, IA, during the Gulf & Heartland Regional Gathering in Yukon, OK. The photo includes BetterLife members from Clutier, IA, Yukon, OK, and members from BetterLife ' s National Board of Directors and Senior Leadership.
BetterLife’ s Regional Gatherings brought together Community Member Leaders, National Board Directors, and passionate members for inspiring events filled with connection, learning, and heartfelt stories. With over half of attendees serving as leaders, each gathering showcased the strength and heart of our community.
Senior Vice President, Member Experience Angel Thomas attended the gatherings, introducing BetterLife Connect- BetterLife ' s new social membership program designed to combat isolation and build connections, in addition to updates from the Member and Community Engagement Team. BetterLife CEO Chris Campbell delivered a powerful, personal message about transformation and the importance of support. The talks included a fireside chat with members Beth and Doug Horak, highlighting the success of the Saline Center Consignment Sale, and MCE, Manager of Special Projects Maxwell Ferguson inspired creativity with Signature Events.
In Deadwood, SD, members rode a snow-dusted trolley to a cozy dinner with live music. During dinner, youth member Carson Daly shared his leadership journey. In Yukon, OK, members celebrated tradition with heartfelt remarks from a member of BetterLife ' s Board of Directors, Maria Ferrante- Schepis. Adding to the remarks was the Brundage-Krueger family. The evening ended with a joyful Masopust celebration.
Looking ahead, Regional Gatherings continue:
August 9 – 10, 2025 – Minnesota
September 27 – 28, 2025 – Great Lakes( IL, IN, MI, OH, & WI)
November 15 – 16, 2025 – Central Plains( IA & NE)
Join us as we continue to uplift communities and celebrate our lodge halls.
Register at betterlifeins. com / regional-gatherings
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