Woodmen of the World opens local office

Randy Wallace and his wife, Shane?, have opened a Woodmen of the World office in McMinnville. The number is 474-9283.

Woodmen of the World now has a McMinnville branch that has been open about two months above the bowling alley.

And while I’m on the topic of the space above the bowling alley, let me give a quick plug to Doug and Mike Patrick who have done a top-notch job turning that black hole into quality office space. What is now called Garden City Plaza is filled with a workout facility for women, a charming gift shop, the cable office, and several hair stylists.

Woodmen of the World is also there and local agent Randy Wallace is ready to cater to your life, cancer and health insurance needs. Woodmen of the World is an established company with the total amount of life insurance owned by members reaching $33 billion in 2004.

“We had gotten to the point where we had around 400 local members so the need for an office here was glaring,” said Randy. “It’s the first time we’ve had a full-time office in McMinnville.”

Woodmen is a community oriented company that is known for giving away flags and history awards, among other things. It’s also interesting to note it’s a non-profit organization.

“We don’t have stockholders and shareholders to satisfy,” said Randy. “Our primary function is not to make money for them.”

The office phone number is 474-9283.