Fox Valley club notes
From the clubs To list your club's meetings, e-mail to foxvalley@dailyherald.com, or mchenry@dailyherald.com or fax to (847) 608-0849.
Elgin Knights of Columbus: The Elgin Knights of Columbus still has a limited supply of the 10th annual "Chili for Charity" cookbook with favorite recipes donated from Brother Knights, friends, and relatives.
Cost is $10. Send orders to Chili for Charity Cook Book, c/o Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 1427, Elgin, IL 60120-1427. Money orders or checks should be made payable to the Knights of Columbus 654. For details, e-mail Kirk at kstas@comcast.net.
Elgin American Legion Post 57: April 22 was the 49th year that Elgin American Legion Post 57 has awarded a Gold Life Membership and presented five-year and up membership lapel pins, and presented plaques to the fireman and policeman of the year from the Elgin fire and police departments.
A special plaque was presented to William (Bill) Dohm recognizing his many years of service to Elgin Area Veterans by playing taps at funerals and by being a member of Bugles Across America. The surprise presentation was made possible by the Les Pace Band, The Pace Makers, who played interlude music during the program. Dohm is their trumpet player.
The Life Membership and Gold Card was presented by Senior Vice Commander Norman Bellows to Paul M. Pompa, a Vietnam-era veteran who has served the post as commander, chairman of the canteen committee and many positions within the post.
Elgin Fire Chief Jack Henrici asked Assistant Chief Mike Baker to present the award to Lt. Doug Wahl who was selected by the department's selection committee.
Elgin Police Chief Lisa Womack made the presentation of Officer of the Year Award to Detective James C. Lalley who was selected by the police department's selection committee.
Both chiefs thanked Elgin Post 57 American Legion for sponsoring this ongoing recognition program.
Post Commander Rose Martinez introduced the Department of Illinois (State) Commander Myron Kerbby and 2nd Division Commander Paul Gardner for remarks. She then closed the program with coffee and cake thanking all for coming.
For details, call Don Sleeman, Adjutant, American Legion Post 57, at (847) 741-2358.
Hampshire Burlington Senior Citizens Club: On May 14 the Hampshire Burlington Senior Citizens Club, gathered for the regular monthly meeting at St. Johns Lutheran Church, on French Road.
The Central High School Chorale, under the direction of Jeff Nesseth, entertained the audience. This is the second appearance by The Chorale and the Seniors Club wishes to publicly say "thanks" to Nesseth and these talented young people.
For information about the Hampshire Burlington Senior Citizens Club, call Dale at (847) 683-0904.
Elgin LWV: Never in U.S. history has participation in government by informed and active citizens been of more importance, yet at the annual meeting of the Elgin Area League of Women Voters, two very special members were honored and celebrated for a century of service through education and advocacy on the important issues
of the day. Honorary status for 50 years of dedicated service was bestowed upon members Shirley Simon and Ann Schneck by the national organization. For a combined century of service, the Elgin Area League has been fortunate to have as members these two dedicated and hard working women.
Through active participation in the League's work, members this year studied immigration, global climate changes, education funding and Illinois fiscal reform, affordable housing and mental health services in Kane County. The League assisted with elections and registered voters -- all with the goal of increasing participation and understanding of good government.
In 2008-09, the Elgin Area League of Women Voters will be visible and active. On Sept. 27, Elgin Voter Registration Day will be sponsored by the league, with locations all over the Elgin area available for voter registration and early voting information. The Voter Service Committee is looking for community partners to assist in the nonpartisan event.
If your organization would be interested in assisting registrars and voters, call Loni Mecum at (847) 888-1041 or e-mail to lonimecum@comcast.net.
For information about joining the League of Women Voters, call league president Janet Poyner at (847)
NARFE: The National Active & Retired Federal Employees Association will conduct its monthly meeting at 1 p.m. June 10 at the American Legion meeting room at 820 N. Liberty St. Route 25 in Elgin. Lunch is available in the American Legion lunchroom before the meeting. Coffee and dessert will be served after the meeting.
Active and retired federal employees, their spouses and widowed spouses from all surrounding areas who are interested in becoming a member and receiving the monthly NARFE magazine are welcome to attend the meetings.
Call Nick at (847) 741-5772 for information.
EAA Chapter 101: Chapter 101 of the Experimental Aircraft Association will hold its Young Eagles Rally from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Young Eagles is to promote aviation to children, ages 8 to 17. All boys and girls who come out will get the chance to take their first flight in a private airplane. The rally is held the first Sunday of each month until December at Schaumburg Regional Airport, off Irving Park Road and Wright Boulevard in Schaumburg.
The rally is held weather permitting. For information or to register, call Chuck Soumar at (708) 788-6390 or Youngeagles101@aol.com.