The Arbor Newsletter - Nov/Dec 2016

Homer Township Oak Arbor (IL) members host Senior Harvest to provide the community with fresh fruit.

In This Issue: 2014-15 Samaritan year results Gleaner Day™ Success Florida Snowbird events

2014-15 Samaritan year results Arbor Support: $515,249 Educational Support: $168,508

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Patriotic: $18,297

Kevin A. Marti

Fraternal Benefits: $103,730

President and CEO

Fraternal Department

Meals Provided: 9,649

Sherry L. Nino Vice President, Fraternal Operations

Thank you for helping to make the 2015 Samaritan year such a success! Your volunteer efforts continue to make major impacts in your local communities. Individual arbor results for 2015 are listed on pages 7 & 8.

Michelle Horn Fraternal Manager

Jaime Linden Fraternal Engagement Coordinator

Jessica Vasher Sr. Fraternal Specialist

Kirsten Stiver Fraternal Specialist

Fraternal Committee Sherry L. Nino Chair

Stephanie Andresen Gleoma Arbor (NE)

Karen Lowder Capital Arbor (MI)

Deb Rydberg Heart of Florida Arbor (FL)

Several arbors pitched in to make Gleaner Day™ 2015 such a huge success by hosting food drives in their own communities. Hawthorne Arbor (IN) held a food drive on Oct. 3 at the Lowell Chamber of Commerce.

Dianne Oldenburg Summit Arbor (OH)

Gleaner Day™ Success

Dan Sutton Hawthorne Arbor (IN)

Deborah Ruetz

For the third consecutive year, Gleaner Day™ was a huge success thanks to the collaboration of Gleaner Life Insurance Society, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan and The Henry Ford.

Sulphur Springs Arbor (IL)

Gleaner Life Insurance Society 5200 West U.S. Hwy. 223 P.O. Box 1894 Adrian, Michigan 49221-7894

In America, 49.1 million people face food insecurity. That’s why Gleaner Life Insurance Society sponsored Gleaner Day™ at The Henry Ford on Oct. 3 to benefit Gleaners Community Food Bank. By purchasing an admission ticket to Greenfield Village and donating five canned goods, participants received a second admission ticket for free.

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The Gleaner Day™ collection yielded 532 pounds of food and $913.88 in donations, but those were far from the final tallies from this annual event. Gleaner Life Insurance Society matched the donated money for a total of $1,827.76, and our generous arbors joined in on this cause, collecting 4,509 pounds of food. In all, the total number of meals provided in 2015 was 9,649 compared with 3,823 in 2014!

Thanks to everyone who donated canned goods, money or attended the event.

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Gleaner’s 57th Biennial Convention On Oct. 23-25, members gathered at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Illinois for Gleaner’s 57th Biennial Convention. In addition to conducting the business of the Society, members enjoyed watching knights compete at Medieval Times and were serenaded by Michael and Amy on dueling pianos. Incumbent Board Members Terry Garner and Mark Wills were re-elected, while Dan Sutton filled the open seat. Arbor delegates also voted to pass the proposed Constitution changes. Saturday evening, retiring Board Member David Sutton was recognized for 42 years of service. Look for more information on board members and the Constitution changes in the Winter 2016 issue of Forum Magazine.

Arbors participated in a charitable giving campaign where they adopted one of eight organizations from the Schaumburg area and filled totes with needed donations. The organizations included Little City (offering comprehensive autism services and programs), Village of Schaumburg Senior Program, Village of Schaumburg Teen Center, The Buddy Foundation (nonprofit organization for abandoned and abused animals), Township of Schaumburg Food Pantry, Willow Creek Military Care Center and WINGS Program Inc. (shelter for women and children). Gleaner arbors were invited to decorate their totes.

Grand Arbor (MI) took first prize and donated its $50 prize award to WINGS. The charity auction raised $4,667 for GiGi’s Playhouse Inc., a Down Syndrome Achievement Center.

Here's a peek at some of the photos from this year’s convention. To view more photos and to order or download your own copies, visit gleanerlifeinsurancesociety.shutterfly.com.

Florida Snowbird events Spring Training Baseball Gleaner members are invited to our Spring Training Baseball event at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

Members and guests will watch the Detroit Tigers take on the New York Yankees on Friday, March 4, 2016, at 1:05 p.m. Tickets are available for a discounted rate of just $20, which includes a pregame lunch and a reserved ticket to the game. To reserve tickets for the Snowbird Spring Training Baseball event, members can simply contact the Fraternal Department. A registration form is also located on our website at www.gleanerlife.org.

Snowbird Picnic The annual Snowbird Picnic takes place Monday, March 7, 2016, at Columbus Hall, 4880 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, Florida. Our picnics combine food, fun and fellowship for Gleaner members and guests of all ages. At this potluck event, Gleaner provides the main dish and guests are asked to bring their own table service and a generous dish to share. The picnic begins at 1:00 p.m.

Benny’s Box Auction Benny’s Box Auction will give picnic guests a chance to take home an auction item.

Instead of bidding a specific dollar amount on an item, guests can purchase tickets and enter as many of those tickets as they like in an item’s corresponding box. At the end of the auction, a ticket is drawn from each item’s box, and the item goes to the individual with the winning ticket.

Reservations are not required for this event. gl eane rlife.org

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Arbor Activities Adrian Arbor (MI)

Bavarian Arbor (MI)

Wild Card #24 — Arbor members put together 600 gift bags and sorted T-shirts to hand out to donors at the Michigan International Speedway’s 9/11 blood drive.

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8 — Adrian Arbor partnered with Maple City Arbor to help join in efforts for the Lenawee United Way Community Action Day by cleaning the Share the Warmth homeless shelter from top to bottom.

Community Project #10, Animal Support #11, Learning As An Arbor #14 — The arbor collected food for St. Mary’s Food Pantry and accepted donations for a charity tote, which was presented at the 57th Biennial Convention.

Wild Card #24 — Arbor members volunteered at the Twisted P Rodeo, where they worked gate admission sales, helped with meals for volunteers and cowboys, and assisted with children’s games and entertainment. Members also coordinated a boot scramble race for all kids during intermission. They donated $350 toward shingles for the rodeo. Environmental Activity #4, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members organized and ran a fundraiser for the science programs at Frankenmuth and Millington schools. They hosted a friendly competition between the schools to collect scrap metal. The winner was announced during the MillingtonFrankenmuth football game. Frankenmuth won the trophy for collecting 29,270 pounds to earn $800. Millington collected 13,000 pounds and earned $390.

Alma Arbor (MI) Educating Youth #12, Wild Card #24 — Arbor members decorated and filled a charity tote for the 57th Biennial Convention. Historical Site #13 — Arbor members visited the Oakfield Pioneer Heritage Museum in Greenville, Michigan.

They donated $100 to help build shelves and brought food donations as part of Gleaner Day. The arbor donated more than 53 pounds of food to the Salvation Army pantry in Alma, Michigan. Learning As An Arbor #14 — Members enjoyed a tour and candy-making demonstration by the staff of Kilwins candy store. They learned how to temper chocolate and heat caramel to the correct temperature.

Frankenmuth High School cheerleaders sign their names to a poster next to the trophy the school received for winning a scrap metal collection contest against Millington. The activity was sponsored by Bavarian Arbor (MI).

Bay Area Arbor (FL)

Linda Richards of Alma Arbor (MI) presents a donation check to the Oakfield Pioneer Heritage Museum in Greenville, Michigan.

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presentation on the hazards and dangers of tropical storms, hurricanes and resulting floods. Animal Support #11, Educating Youth #12, Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members co-sponsored Carefest 2015 at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary.

Carefest is an annual event where members from several local churches work with young teens on a community event.

The goal is to get youth and adults to work together. The project involved yard work at the sanctuary. Elmira’s volunteers provided the group with information about the history of the animals, plus facts and statistics about their natural habitats. The arbor also collected 162 pounds of food to help the needy. Patriotic Activity #3, 4-H Helping Hands #16, Wild Card #24 — Tom and Anita Bullaro of Our Lady of Guadalupe Food Pantry made a presentation on the need for food and assistance in the Sun City and Wimauma areas. A check for $200 and 750 pounds of food were donated at the meeting. Kim Willis, an arbor member and Future Farmers of America (FFA) counselor and teacher at East Bay High School, and three FFA members made a presentation.

Patriotic Activity #3, Environmental Activity #4, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Arbor members donated kitchen items, sheet sets, clothing for men and women, and more to the Haley House to support veterans. Their donations filled a truck and trailer for a total estimated value of $2,000.

Eugene Henry, hazard mitigation manager for Hillsborough County, Florida, made a

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Bay Area (FL) members team with local churches and teens to weed flower beds and complete other cleanup duties at Elmira’s Wildlife Sanctuary.

Birch Run Arbor (MI) Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Arbor members traveled to Holy Cross Residential Rehab Center in Saginaw, Michigan, and invited the staff and their women clients to join in g lea ner life.o rg

making homemade laundry soap. All soap was then donated to the center. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Arbor members purchased school supplies and donated them to students in need. Community Project #10, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Arbor members and local 4-H and horticulture students purchased plants and grasses to plant in planter boxes at Birch Run High School.

Black Swamp Arbor (OH) members perform with a gospel band at Country Inn Assisted Living.

Black Swamp Arbor (OH) Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Arbor members hosted a bake sale at the Flat Rock Fall Festival to raise funds for the Pretty in Pink Elaine Manz Memorial Fund.

Community Project #10 — Arbor members helped at the Fall Festival Truck Show, which is held annually to raise money for the JP Historical Society Museum in Paulding. Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — The arbor sponsored a team to walk and raise funds for the Riley Walk, an annual event in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that raises money for the Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Elderly Support Activity #21, Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members supported a local band that plays and sings gospel music for residents of Country Inn Assisted Living each month. Arbor members sang along with the band for an hour (three band members are Gleaner members) and then served refreshments and visited with the elderly residents.

articles are preserved and other archive functions. Arbor members were able to handle and view old scrapbooks, sports photos and memorabilia.

Center Township Arbor (IN) Community Project #10 — Arbor members collected items and packed a charity tote for Little City for the 57th Biennial Convention. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Community Project #10 — The arbor passed out 25 smoke detectors for families who didn’t have them and donated more to the Lakeville Fire Station.

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Crystal Lake Arbor (MI) Educating Youth #12 — Arbor members shopped and stuffed a charity tote for Little City in Palatine, Illinois, for the 57th Biennial Convention.

Chester Arbor (OH)

Emerald Echo Arbor (OH)

Community Project #10 — Arbor members helped the staff and students with a special open house event at the newly located Tomorrow Center Community School. Chester Arbor assisted with the bake sale to raise funds for student activities. Animal Support #11, Caring Hands #17 — Arbor members listened to the Luke Triplett family share about how their helper dog, which accompanied them, has helped with their son’s health issues. A donation of $100 was presented to Luke for his dog’s care. CSR Award & Membership Pin #2, Community Project #10, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Community Service Awards were presented to Ruth Benien, Janet Bedwell, Dixie Shineberry and Aaron Evans.

The arbor also teamed with the local Red Cross and the Elm Valley Fire Department to purchase smoke alarms for local homes without them. Chris Cooper from the Red Cross explained the program, and the firemen shared stories of families who have

Animal Support #11 — Arbor members shopped for pet supplies and then delivered the goods to the local Humane Society.

Emerald Echo Arbor (OH) members purchase pet supplies for the Humane Society.

Entrican Arbor (MI) CSR Award & Membership Pin #2 — The arbor awarded the youth CSR award to Paiton Bartz. Members also awarded a 75-year member pin to Loretta Sanford.

Environmental Activity #4 — Arbor members planted a quaking aspen tree at the Six Lakes VFW Post in Six Lakes, Michigan.

Fallen Timbers Arbor (OH)

Capital Arbor (MI) Historical Site #13, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Arbor members toured the archives at Michigan State University and made a $300 donation. Tour guides showed how

received smoke alarms from the department. They also reminded members to update their smoke alarms to newer ones as the batteries’ life may have expired. Historical Site #13 — Arbor members hosted a special event for selected students of the Tomorrow Center.

They attended “Arc Attack,” a program about electricity.

Chester Arbor (OH) members visit the Elm Valley Fire Department, where Chris Cooper from the Red Cross shares about the smoke alarm program.

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Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor rented the Maumee Indoor Theatre for a family movie night. They watched “Big Hero 6,” and everyone received popcorn and pop. Animal Support #11, 4-H Helping Hands #16 — Two N ove mbe r /D e ce mbe r 2 015

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representatives from the Lucas County 4-H Saddle Horse Advisory Committee accepted the arbor’s check for $300.

Learning As An Arbor #14, Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — Arbor members, family and friends were invited to join in a family-friendly bike ride.

They met at Fallen Timbers Middle School in Whitehouse, and arbor President Jerel Fish gave a safety talk to the kids and parents before they rode to City Park via the Wabash Cannonball Trail. Everyone enjoyed ice cream at General’s Ice Cream Shop, and the kids played on the playground before biking back.

Findlay Flag City Arbor (OH) Community Project #10, Invite An Elected Public Official #19 — Ohio state Cliff Hite joined the arbor at its September meeting to explain issues on the November ballot.

Cliff Hite, Ohio state senator, speaks at the Findlay Flag City Arbor (OH) September meeting.

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — The arbor sponsored a youth dance at the Genesee County Fair for all 4-H members. Youth of all ages taught each other new steps. Caring Hands #17, Elderly Support Activity #21 — Arbor members hosted a collection for the Village of Schaumburg’s Senior Barn Program. Arbor members shopped for items from the program’s wish list.

Members also donated gift certificates, facial tissue, toothpaste, toothbrushes, hairbrushes and more.

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Gleoma Arbor (NE) encouraged Fort Calhoun elementary students create cards for soldiers.

Gleoma Arbor (NE) Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members presented an assembly to Fort Calhoun Elementary, where they encouraged students and teachers to make cards for soldiers. Students made the cards during class, and the arbor then mailed them through Operation Cookies for Soldiers. Historical Site #13 — The arbor visited the Florence Mill historical museum and presented a check for $100.

Michael O’Sullivan of the Montrose Telephone and Historical Museum gave a lecture about pigeons to Greater Flint Area Arbor (MI) members.

Grand Arbor (MI)

Harmony Arbor (MI)

Bring-A-Guest Event #1, CSR Award & Membership Pin #2, Mission for LIFE® #5 — The arbor and guests met at the Sparta Church of the Nazarene, where they presented Dick and Wanda Beauchamp and Tyler Schoen with CSR Awards for all the volunteering they do in the community, church and neighborhood. Gary Mills made a Mission for LIFE® presentation.

Greater Flint Area Arbor (MI)

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Shiawassee and Genesee Counties that provides meals for needy people with three feeding sites and a lunch bag distribution. The arbor paid $100 to sponsor Group Therapy Band of Flint, which provided live music with a country spirit for dancing and listening. Arbor members also donated 20 pounds of food and made a cash donation of $135 to the North End Soup Kitchen.

Bring-A-Guest Event #1, Learning As An Arbor #14 — Arbor members gathered at the Montrose Telephone and Historical Museum in Montrose, Michigan, where Michael O’Sullivan gave a lecture and demonstration about the contributions of pigeons to civilization. He brought along pigeons to demonstrate the release process. Wild Card #24 — Greater Flint Area Arbor members gathered at the Wild Spurs Dance Club of the Jewel Golf Course in Grand Blanc, Michigan, to help with a fundraising event planned by arbor member and CSR Award recipient Georgeann Ricketts. The party and auction benefited the North End Soup Kitchen of Flint, a program of Catholic Charities of

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Community Project #10 — Harmony Arbor (MI) members volunteer at the Red Cross Blood Drive held at the St. Louis Church of God. They also made a $100 donation.

Harrison Arbor (OH) CSR Award & Membership Pin #2, Historical Site #13 — Taylor Moyer of the Henry County Historical Society made a presentation about the natives of northwest Ohio in Henry County at the September meeting. The arbor then presented Cameron Slee with the Youth CSR Award.

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Heritage Arbor (MI)

Harrison Arbor (OH) presents Cameron Slee with the Youth CSR Award.

Hawthorne Arbor (IN) Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — Arbor members served food to 250 runners at the Tri-Creek 5K Walk and Run. Volunteers set up tables to display Gleaner pencils, nail files and other handouts. They served 75 bags of grapes, slices of watermelon, granola bars, bananas, bagels with cream cheese, water and Gatorade.

Community Project #10 — Arbor members met at the Lowell Chamber of Commerce building on Oct. 3 for its Acts of Kindness food drive. They collected 437 pounds of food, which they divided up and donated to four pantries. They also donated $70 to the Lowell Methodist household pantry.

Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Learning As An Arbor #14, 4-H Helping Hands #16 — Arbor members cleaned a stretch of highway along M-15 to M-57. They also made a $1,000 donation to the Davison Livestock Club. Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Community Project #10, Youth Organization Activity #22 — 4-H members and their families were invited to a Strawberry Shortcake party. Arbor members provided and served dessert and refreshments. Arbor members then presented auction signs to general superintendents of the small and large animal auctions. Caring Hands #17 — Arbor members donated $500, which Gleaner matched for a total of $1,000, to the family of Dan Kidd, who was injured and passed away following a farming accident. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Arbor members joined together with 4-H to cook and serve a sausage and pancake breakfast in Davison, Michigan.

Holland Arbor (OH) Patriotic Activity #3, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Dawn Heisler of Heroes in Action spoke to arbor members about her organization and items they send overseas to servicemen. The arbor donated $200 toward these efforts. Peggy Holewinski of the American Red Cross spoke about upcoming events, including a veterans breakfast and CPR training. The arbor purchased three cases of Child Comfort Kits for the Red Cross’ NOW Toledo Chapter.

Homer Township Oak Arbor (IL) Hawthorne Arbor (IN) members host an Acts of Kindness food drive.

Heart of Florida Arbor (FL) Community Project #10, Caring Hands #17 — Arbor members purchased and donated shoes for adults and children in need.

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Bring-A-Guest Event #1, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Elderly Support Activity #21 — The arbor held its Senior Harvest, where members gave seniors fresh fruits and vegetables of the season. Twenty-two different products, from apples to zucchini, were distributed. Each senior was given a canvas bag, compliments of the Homer Library, which included a Gleaner arbor flyer and Lifetime Membership Application.

After collecting their produce, the seniors were treated to coffee and bakery goods provided by arbor members.

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Homer Township Oak Arbor (IL) members host Senior Harvest to provide the community with fresh fruit.

Lakeshore Arbor (MI) Environmental Activity #4 — Arbor members picked up trash and enjoyed a picnic at Dunton Park. Patriotic Activity #3, Elderly Support Activity #21 — Arbor members wrote thank-you cards to veterans and put together eight gift baskets for elderly veterans. Educating Youth #12, Youth Organization Activity #22, Wild Card #24 — Arbor members delivered school supplies to Calvary Schools of Holland.

Law Arbor (MI) Bring-A-Guest Event #1 — Arbor members traveled to Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City to visit the River of Time, a living history from the Indians through World War II. Wild Card #24 — The arbor met and purchased gifts for the Village of Schaumburg that were presented in a charity tote at the 57th Biennial Convention.

Legacy Arbor (MI) Patriotic Activity #3, Community Project #10, Educating Youth #12, Historical Site #13, 4-H Helping Hands #16, Caring Hands #17 — The arbor made a $1,000 Caring Hands donation to Danielle Donelson. Danielle’s infant daughter has a severe heart defect that required weeks of hospitalization and will require ongoing medical treatment. The arbor also purchased undergarments and socks for residents at the VA Hospital in Ann Arbor and gave $100 to Wounded Warrior, $200 to Relay For Life, $100 to Croswell Opera House, $500 to Lenawee 4-H Extension, 10 Nickels, Dimes, and Dollars books through N ove mbe r /D e ce mbe r 2 015

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Arbor

Star Status

Arbor Bonus

Acts

Hours

State

Donations

Adrian Arbor



$4,000

198

451

MI

$8,049.93

Alma Arbor



$4,000

88

145

MI

$6,156.26

Bavarian Arbor



$4,000

1146

1136

MI

$18,096.26

Bay Area Arbor



$4,000

1955

2162

FL

$13,834.30

Birch Run Arbor



$4,000

412

1069

MI

$8,024.97

Black Swamp Arbor



$4,000

210

638

OH

$5,765.47

Bowling Green Arbor



$4,000

195

417

OH

$6,240.47

Capital Arbor



$4,000

113

433

MI

$7,891.60

Caro Arbor



$4,000

1490

979

MI

$10,349.97

Center Township Arbor



$4,000

125

401

IN

$6,180.72

Chester Arbor



$4,000

660

1721

OH

$8,429.41

Community Arbor



$4,000

40

88

IN

$3,353.29

Crystal Lake Arbor



$4,000

90

353

MI

$5,247.42

Emerald Echo Arbor



$3,000

118

226

OH

$3,885.21

Entrican Arbor



$4,000

40

154

MI

$5,036.13

Fallen Timbers Arbor



$3,000

70

64

OH

$1,878.69

Findlay Flag City Arbor



$4,000

15

50

OH

$5,497.39

Florida Arbor



$4,000

233

620

OH

$6,444.91

Floyd Arbor



$4,000

141

409

MI

$6,313.26

Glen Arbor



$4,000

433

2783

MI

$15,629.13

Gleoma Arbor



$3,000

180

250

NE

$7,954.16

Grand Arbor



$4,000

73

203

MI

$5,116.14

Grand Blanc Arbor



$4,000

152

660

MI

$1,715.65

Greater Flint Area Arbor



$4,000

197

728

MI

$7,965.28

Gulf Coast Arbor



$4,000

290

989

FL

$6,570.96

Harmony Arbor



$4,000

299

863

MI

$14,585.15

Harrison Arbor



$4,000

214

565

OH

$5,529.00

Hawthorne Arbor



$4,000

234

294

IN

$10,665.27

Heart of Florida



$4,000

226

610

FL

$33,345.35

Heritage Arbor



$4,000

126

353

MI

$6,279.90

Holland Arbor



$4,000

159

748

OH

$6,638.20

Homer Twp Oak Arbor



$4,000

90

241

IL

$4,517.18

Arbor

Star Status

Arbor Bonus

Acts

Hours

State

Donations

Huron Shores Arbor



$4,000

164

161

MI

$8,130.59

Lakeshore Arbor



$4,000

14

27

MI

$2,824.23

Law Arbor



$3,000

148

264

MI

$5,044.82

Legacy Arbor



$2,000

0

0

MI

$3,674.90

Lenawee Community Arbor



$500

0

0

MI

$1,052.88

Madison Arbor



$4,000

130

187

MI

$4,785.43

Maple City Arbor



$4,000

152

341

MI

$4,545.63

Marion Arbor



$4,000

135

175

MI

$4,766.99

Mid-Michigan Arbor



$4,000

132

336

MI

$4,753.61

Mill Creek Arbor



$4,000

122

308

IN

$6,247.72

Mt Pleasant Arbor



$4,000

91

114

MI

$5,342.07

North Baltimore Arbor



$4,000

107

225

OH

$5,469.33

North Central MI Arbor



$4,000

7

90

MI

$2,803.47

Oakwood Arbor



$4,000

273

645

OH

$5,806.59

Ober Arbor



$4,000

79

151

IN

$5,641.62

Orchard Arbor



$3,000

118

185

MI

$4,420.50

Plank Road Arbor



$4,000

91

167

MI

$7,618.61

Portage Center Arbor



$4,000

165

324

OH

$9,030.93

Rivertown Arbor



$4,000

204

369

MI

$4,025.44

Rolling Prairie Arbor



$4,000

850

1968

IN

$11,190.32

Saginaw Arbor

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$4,000

150

590

MI

$5,358.15

South County Arbor

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$4,000

156

447

IN

$7,077.50

South Fairfield Arbor

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$4,000

851

1655

OH

$15,081.92

Stateline Arbor

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$3,000

286

993

MI

$3,858.67

Sulphur Springs Arbor



$4,000

240

630

IL

$10,527.12

Summit Arbor

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$4,000

45

204

OH

$7,341.77

Tecumseh Arbor

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$4,000

39

98

MI

$8,712.55

Tri County Arbor

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$4,000

96

173

MI

$8,910.81

USA Arbor

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$4,000

170

278

MI

$3,981.32

Vulcaneer Arbor

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$4,000

803

949

MI

$16,222.56

West Lockport Arbor

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$3,000

147

1788

IL

$2,800.00

$239,500

15,977

34,645

Totals

$460,235.08

Gleaner for donation to Habitat for Humanity of Lenawee County, and passes for children and their parents to enjoy a welcome program at the Corner Park through Adrian Head Start.

monthlong food drive to support Gleaner Day. Arbor members purchased food for Fishes ‘n’ Loaves and the Salvation Army in Adrian, Michigan. The arbor also partnered with three Borchardt Brothers grocery stores in Lenawee County. Collection boxes were set up at the stores. Arbor members then collected the donated items and delivered them to two charities.

Marion Arbor (MI) Students in grades K-5 enjoy the Back-to-School Celebration Kickoff hosted by Madison Arbor (MI).

Maple City Arbor (MI) Lenawee Community Arbor (MI) members serve ice cream and shakes during the Lenawee County Fair.

Lenawee Community Arbor (MI) 4-H Helping Hands #16, Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members worked at the Frosty Cow 4-H ice cream booth during the Lenawee County Fair. They also donated $1,000 to the Michigan State University Extension.

Bring-A-Guest Event #1, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Community Project #10, Animal Support #11 — Sherry Nino from the Home Office educated guests about Gleaner arbors.

Members discussed the Double Red blood drive in Adrian, Michigan.

Madison Arbor (MI) Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Invite An Elected Public Official #19 — The arbor participated in the Back-toSchool Celebration Kickoff, which was held for students in grades K-5 who participate in the Madison Balanced School Year.

Students received goody bags from the arbor with a Gleaner coloring book and a snack. The arbor also provided ice cream from the Spotted Cow for all attendees.

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor partnered with the Madison High School Sideline Cheer Club and served ice cream from the Spotted Cow to fans at the Madison varsity football game. They also rented inflatables, and Sideline Cheer Club members volunteered to help run them.

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Educating Youth #12 — Arbor members assembled and decorated a charity tote for the 57th Biennial Convention to benefit the teen center. Community Project #10 — The arbor, along with Adrian Arbor and Gleaner Home Office employees, partnered on United Way’s Day of Action to clean and prepare the space for the Salvation Army homeless shelter. Arbor members mopped floors, cleaned the bathrooms, assembled the sleeping beds, dusted and shampooed the furniture. The arbor also donated cleaning supplies and extra items on the shelter’s wish list.

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — The arbor hosted and sponsored the Wild Swan Theater during Art-A-Licious at the Adrian Public Library. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Wild Swan is dedicated to producing professional theater of the highest artistic quality for families and to making theater accessible to everyone through low ticket prices and innovative outreach programs. Arbor members held a

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Invite An Elected Public Official #19 — Arbor members joined VFW Post 6015 and its auxiliary and the Marion Food Pantry to host a benefit dinner, with all proceeds going to the food pantry. State Rep. Joel Johnson and his wife, Dawn, attended the dinner. Osceola County commissioners Roger Elkins and Jack Nehmer also attended. The Marion Arbor of Gleaner Life Insurance Society sign was placed in a prominent area during the event.

Marion Arbor (MI) members host a benefit dinner at VFW Post 6015.

Mid-Michigan Arbor (MI) Patriotic Activity #3, Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — The arbor sponsored a 5K run/walk for veterans to benefit the Yellow Ribbon Guard in Bay City, Michigan. Fifty-one runners and walkers participated. The arbor provided medals for first- and second-place winners in all age groups, as well as cookies, water, bananas and popsicles. The McDonald’s in Essexville provided apple slices, while area Boy Scouts helped with water stations.

Maple City Arbor (MI) members help clean the Salvation Army homeless shelter as part of United Way’s Day of Action.

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Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Arbor members met at Maple Lane Wildlife Farm to host an event for the ARC community, which runs group homes for the mentally challenged. ARC residents and guests were treated to dinner and pony or camel rides. Community Project #10 — Arbor members donated items and put together a tote for the 57th Biennial Convention.

Animal Support #11 — The arbor assembled and donated 18 cat scratch boxes to a local animal shelter, along with an assortment of other wish list items. .

Environmental Activity #4, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — Arbor members picked up trash around the park and town following a four-day Labor Day celebration. Patriotic Activity #3 — Ohio State University Extension agriculture agents Sarah Noggle and Michael Schweinberg gave a report about the levy on the upcoming ballot. The arbor made a $100 donation to support the cause and helped stuff envelopes and put out signs.

Historical Site #13 — The arbor decorated a Christmas tree for the upcoming Festival of Trees.

Environmental Activity #4 — Arbor members picked up trash along the road.

Mt. Pleasant Arbor (MI) Mission for LIFE® #5 — Arbor members gathered at Woodland Hospice House, where Mike Stuart made an MFL presentation. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Community Project #10, Educating Youth #12 — Arbor members donated items for the charity tote at the 57th Biennial Convention. The arbor sponsored an annual fundraiser for the Beal City Education Foundation, donating $300. The arbor name was placed in the home football and volleyball programs, in the monthly school district newsletter and on the sponsor wall at the event.

North Baltimore Arbor (OH) Patriotic Activity #3, Community Project #10 — Arbor members packed a box of items purchased for the Willow Creek Care Center (military care center). Caring Hands #17 — The arbor presented a check to Greg Howard.

North Baltimore Arbor (OH) members package donations to the Willow Creek Care Center in the shape of a tank.

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Patriotic Activity #3 — Arbor members donated items to fill a patriotic tote for the 57th Biennial Convention.

Orchard Arbor (MI) presents CSR Awards to Matthew Albers, Melissa Zellers and Patricia O’Connor.

Plank Road Arbor (MI)

Michael Schweinberg and Sarah Noggle of the OSU Extension speak with Oakwood Arbor (OH) members about important issues on the upcoming ballot.

Orchard Arbor (MI) CSR Award & Membership Pin #2, Community Project #10, Animal Support #11, Educating Youth #12 — The arbor hosted a Community Service Recognition banquet at the Mulefoot Gastropub in Imlay City, Michigan, in conjunction with the arbor’s reorganization. The arbor recognized Matthew Albers as the youth recipient for local mentorship efforts; Melissa Zellers as the adult recipient for outstanding leadership and volunteerism throughout the community and with Girl Scouts; Patricia O’Connor as the senior recipient for contributions to community outreach programs, church, animal rescues and women’s leagues. The arbor also donated $250 to each recipient’s charity of choice. Matthew chose the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, while Melissa selected SNAP animal rescue of St. Clair County and Patricia chose Girl Scout Troop 70835.

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Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8 — Arbor members hosted a jazz concert at the Breckenridge Historical Society, where they served ice cream sundaes. They made a $250 donation to Breckenridge Summer Jazz Institute. Educating Youth #12, Historical Site #13, Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor held an educational event for local Cub Scouts at Breckenridge Historical Society with five stations to teach about life in the early 20th century. Topics included stilts, the cross-cut saw, sack races, old-fashioned lawn mowers and corn shelling. Each station lasted about 10 minutes. The arbor also donated $100 to each organization.

Cub Scout youth pose before participating in an educational activity hosted by Plank Road Arbor (MI).

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Maxine Hagemeyer, Portage Center Arbor (OH) president, speaks during an August meeting.

Portage Center Arbor (OH) Learning As An Arbor #14 — Dale David of the Wood County Board of Elections made a presentation about the township and upcoming election. Bring-A-Guest Event #1, Community Project #10 — Arbor members collected more than 21 pounds of food for the Bowling Green Food Pantry. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Community Project #10, Youth Organization Activity #22 — Arbor members served at a fall festival organized by the Elmwood FFA. Several organizations sponsored stations for elementary students to learn about and enjoy fall activities. At one station, they read about growing and the uses of apples and corn. At a second station, students enjoyed cider and doughnut holes and learned about pumpkins.

which features public safety activities, presentations and demonstrations, bounce houses and obstacle courses, face painting, balloons, games and prizes. The arbor raffled off two youth bikes with safety helmets and handed out bike safety kits and beauty and health items such as lip balm with sunscreen, sanitizers, eyeglass cleaners and nail files, plus fun pens for the kids. Environmental Activity #4 — The arbor donated three large bags of a weedand-feed product to the Adams Boulevard Neighborhood Association for the grass running along the length of the boulevard.

Wild Card #24 —The arbor purchased $101.60 worth of food supplies and donated them to the I Support the 1% Food Pantry, a group of concerned citizens who have become aware of the economic hardships suffered by many of the military members stationed in the area.

South County Arbor (IN) Animal Support #11 — Arbor members brought $250 worth of cat and dog food and cleaning supplies to La Porte Small Animal Support. Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor invited the South County Pop Warner football team to Guse Corn Maze. Pop Warner participants were asked to bring something to donate to the Hanna Food Pantry. In total, the arbor collected 150

Rolling Prairie Arbor (IN) Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — The arbor made a basket for an anniversary couple selected by the local radio station.

Thanks to this sponsorship, the arbor received air time on the radio. Elderly Support Activity #21, Special Holiday Project #23 — Arbor members met at Miller’s Merry Manor in New Carlisle to spend an evening playing bingo with residents and sharing fellowship and snacks. Halloween gift bags were presented to each resident.

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Tyler Barnhart of North Judson bobs for apples at the Guse Corn Maze, where South County Arbor (IN) members hosted the South County Pop Warner football youth.

pounds of donations for the pantry.

Everyone received a small pumpkin as well as a Gleaner Just For Kids® T-shirt or water bottle. The arbor provided hot dogs roasted over the fire and hot cocoa.

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Linda Bollinger gives a presentation to Fulton County third-graders at the Ag Fest hosted by South Fairfield Arbor (MI-OH).

South Fairfield Arbor (MI-OH) Educating Youth #12 — The arbor sponsored Ag Fest for all third-grade students in Fulton County, Ohio, over the course of two days. The children visited 13 stations to learn about agriculture and the sources of many foods. Topics included grains, soils, water, bees, pork, dairy, small animals, blacksmithing, bugs and more.

The goats were a crowd favorite. Eugene, a pygmy goat and the South Fairfield Arbor mascot, invited his two goat friends, Midnight and Sparky, to participate. The children learned about goats, got to pet them and sampled goat cheese. As a bonus, a Toledo television station came out and aired a segment on the news.

Stateline Arbor (MI) Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor worked with Meadowvale softball players to place flags on veterans’ graves at Woodlawn Cemetery. Historical Site #13 — The arbor donated paint to the Historic Wolcott House for a restoration project on a porch railing. Arbor members also toured the house, grounds and museum.

Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8 — The arbor bought tickets to see the Upton Players production of Godspell.

Arbor members worked with the music program through Toledo Area Youth Performers to get some of their participants and families to see the performance. Stateline Arbor also provided refreshments for the group. Educating Youth #12 — The arbor bought school supplies for the Washington Local Schools back-to-school readiness program. The arbor ran the monthlong community food drive to benefit Nightingales Harvest, g lea ner life.o rg

Recognized #9, 4-H Helping Hands #16 — The arbor held an ice cream and pie social at the Grundy County 4-H Fair on July 26. They raised $413, of which $400 was matched, for a total of $813 donated to the Coal City 4-H.

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Stateline Arbor (MI) members gather food donations to benefit the Nightingales Harvest.

which is dedicated to inspiring the people of northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan to provide a food pantry with toiletries and cleaning products for all cancer patients and their families. They collected 120 pounds of donations.

Sulphur Springs Arbor (IL) Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8 — The arbor served a KFC dinner at the Berst Center in Coal City for St. Vincent’s Table. Sixty people attended. Patriotic Activity #3 — Arbor members helped American Legion Post 796 with its Memorial Day service at the Coal City Intermediate School. Arbor members passed out 150 flags to attendees. A moving program was given by speakers from the community. Special recognition was given to William Finn’s family. Finn was a Coal City D-Day veteran. Community Project #10 — The arbor participated in the June Coal City Cruise Night by serving hot dogs and Italian sausage. Mission for LIFE® #5 — The arbor held a Mission for LIFE® presentation given by Clark Barkley.

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CSR Award & Membership Pin #2 — The arbor presented a 50-year pin to Joseph Foust of Carleton. Bring-A-Guest Event #1, Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8 — Arbor members purchased and assembled 490 Friday Food Packs for Tecumseh Acres Elementary School. Get Your Arbor Recognized #9, Youth Organization Activity #22 — The arbor had a booth at the Appleumpkin Festival, and more than 2,000 individuals visited the booth. Members also helped with the

USA Arbor (MI) Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — The arbor reserved a vendor location at the Sebewaing Country Market and Music Festival. They set up a pop-up and table and brought in jump rope maker Roger Acker to make jump ropes for kids.

The arbor created an informational board that discussed the importance of drinking water and exercising by jumping rope.

Members distributed free bottles of water, and the kids got free jump ropes. To make the jump rope, the kids were allowed to pick ropes of two colors from 16 choices, and then the ropes were strung on a ropemaking machine. The kids spun a wheel that twisted their own rope. Kids were fascinated by how the colors came together, and they were so proud that they had made the ropes themselves. The ropes are a nylon fiber and brightly colored, such as hot pink, purple, orange, lime green, etc.

Tecumseh Arbor (MI) members help run the pachinko game at the Appleumpkin Festival.

pachinko game. Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20 — Arbor members met at Bristle Horse Farm on Oct. 28, where the Lenawee Therapeutic Riding Organization provides horseback riding for the impaired. Arbor members passed out Halloween candy to the children.

Children test out their new jump ropes they helped make at the Sebewaing Country Market and Music Festival hosted by USA Arbor (MI).

Tri County Arbor (MI) Patriotic Activity #3, Learning As An Arbor #14 — The arbor welcomed Pat Woodward, who talked about the charity she started to help a small island community in Kenya build schools. She is also raising money for desks and concrete flooring. The arbor donated $1,500 to her cause.

Central Elementary School students listen as Steve Walker talks about the meaning of the American flag. The event was hosted by Vulcaneer Arbor (MI).

Baylee Collier, Coal City Bass Club representative, accepts a $265 donation from Mark Wills, president of Sulphur Springs Arbor (IL).

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The rope maker then pinched the ends of the rope with a clamp on each end and melted the ends to assure that the rope would stay twisted.

Vulcaneer Arbor (MI) Elderly Support Activity #21 — The arbor put together a charity tote of supplies for the Barn, a senior program in Schaumburg, Illinois, the site of the 57th Biennial Convention. Patriotic Activity #3, Educating Youth #12, Learning As An Arbor #14 — The arbor met at Central Elementary School, where Steve Walker talked with students, parents and staff about the meaning of the stars and stripes and how to fold the American flag.

Students broke into groups and practiced folding the flag with arbor members helping. CSR Award & Membership Pin #2, Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — The arbor took part in the Pumpkin Roll event with a station where they distributed popcorn.

West Lockport Arbor (IL) Get Your Arbor Recognized #9 — The arbor held a golf outing at the Dwight Country Club as a fundraiser for hospice and the Wounded Warrior Project. Several people who played golf have had someone in need of hospice services at some time in their lives. Patriotic Activity #3, Invite An Elected Public Official #19 — The arbor held an event that encouraged individuals to bring in old flags for proper disposal.

Veterans who served in WWII and the Korean War attended.

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Longtime Gleaner takes commemorative flight Bill Garner of South County Arbor (IN) went on an Honor Flight as a World War II veteran to visit the World War II Memorial. Bill was in the Fleet Marine Forces and bugler for the U.S. Marine Corps. A Gleaner member since 1947, Bill was the 2009 Fraternalist of the Year and is the father of Terry Garner, current Gleaner board member.

In loving memory: Richard Bennett, 1948-2015 On Saturday, Oct. 24, longtime Board Member Richard Bennett passed away. He had served on the Gleaner Life Insurance Society Board of Directors since 1993 and was a devoted contributor and supporter of the Home Office employees and agency representatives in successfully moving Gleaner ahead. He will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to know and work with him.

he married Jeannie Fagan in Hawaii.

He was a lifetime farmer who loved the beauty of the land and the harvest. From 1971 to 1973, he also taught at Liberty Center Middle School in Liberty Center, Ohio. Richard was very active in farming and served the farming industry in various capacities. He also served 16 years, from 1993 to 2008, as a Henry County, Ohio, commissioner and was a board member of the Farm Bureau for many years.

“Richard always worked for the greater good, exercised sound judgment, and led with integrity,” says Gleaner Board Director Suann Hammersmith. “He was a kind man and good friend. Richard’s loss has left an overwhelming sadness in our hearts, and a deep void on our Board of Directors. We are wishing Jeannie many special memories and peace in the depths of the love they shared.”

He is survived by his wife, who lives in Napoleon; children Tim (Paulette) Bennett of Houston, Texas, Laura (Mike) Shultz of Napoleon, Craig (Mary) Bennett of Oxford, Ohio, and Joy Bennett of Findlay, Ohio; stepchildren Joy (Jeffrey) Peck of Adrian, Michigan, and Nikki Cervantes of Swanton, Ohio; and grandchildren Brandon, Nick, Darren, Jazz, Ty, Levi, Helena, Noah and Jose.

Richard was born on Oct. 11, 1948, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Orville and Lavon (Babcock) Bennett. On Dec. 19, 2005,

Please join us in keeping Jeannie and the rest of Richard’s family in your thoughts and prayers.

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Meetings & Donations Adrian Arbor (MI)

Florida Arbor (OH)

$100 for Relay For Life; $200 4-H donation; Caring Hands Donation #17, $500 to Barbara Green; $200 to Operation USA; Educating Youth #12, $150 to Imagination Library.

$315 to DAV Post 30 for Memorial Day parade.

Glen Arbor (MI)

Bavarian Arbor (MI)

Gleaner Scholarship Donation #18, $750; $100 to Clio Area Human Services Fund.

$1,000 for Clinkston gondolas.

Grand Arbor (MI)

Capital Arbor (MI)

$750 to pastors’ ministries.

$300 for kids’ bike repair; $300 to Calvary Baptist Food Pantry; $300 to VA National Home; $300 to Boys and Girls Club.

Greater Flint Area Arbor (MI)

Caro Arbor (MI) $360 to Bad Axe Elementary playground project; Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20, $286 for helmets to Huron Memorial Hospital; $164.47 to Relay For Life.

Crystal Lake Arbor (MI) Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20, $200 to Benzie Home Health Care.

Emerald Echo Arbor (OH) 4-H Helping Hands Donation, $100 each to Sarah Shilling, Staci Faverty, Drew Engle, Lauren Engle, Cayla Raber, Justin Christman, Caiden Raber, Jenna McNeil, Laney Hess and Emma Fisher; $450 to Milann’s; $750 to the Martin Center; $102 to Stark County Library; $525 to Louisville Food Bank.

Fallen Timbers Arbor (OH) Historical Site #13, $100 to Waterville Historical Society.

Community Project #10, $200 to Habitat for Humanity.

Harmony Arbor (MI) Historical Site #13, $100 to Riverdale ACT School House Museum; Community Project #10, $600 each to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Baptist Children’s Home, Youth for Christ, Salvation Army, Gratiot County Commission on Aging and Feed the Children program at the St. Louis Church of God; $600 gift card for the Red Cross Baby Pantry.

For Life; Historical Site #13, $100 to Croswell Opera House; 4-H Helping Hands Donation #16, $500 to Lenawee 4-H Extension.

Lenawee Community Arbor (MI) $1,000 to Michigan State University Extension.

Madison Arbor (MI) $1,000 to Madison Scholarship Fund; Caring Hands Donation #17, $500 to Cook family.

Marion Arbor (MI) $200 to local nativity; $200 to the Feed America Program.

Mt. Pleasant Arbor (MI) $100 each to Isabella County Veterans Honor Guard and Isabella Chapter DAR; $200 each to Lazy T Ranch, Boy Scouts, Hopewell Ranch and Special Olympics.

North Central Michigan Arbor (MI)

Stateline Arbor (MI) Healthy Lifestyle and Safety Activity #20, $268 to purchase sports equipment and water bottles for the YMCA summer fitness program; Elderly Support Activity #21, $125 for new plastic ware for the local community hall; Patriotic Activity #3, $156 for nonperishable items to the Toledo, Ohio, Vietnam Veterans Association.

Sulphur Springs Arbor (IL) Caring Hands Donation #17, $200 to Help for Hope; $1,000 to Coal City Firehouse for tornado relief; Benevolent Fund Outreach Activity #8, $300 for food to St. Vincent’s.

Tecumseh Arbor (MI) Gleaner Scholarship Donation #18, $100.

Vulcaneer Arbor (MI) $190 to YIG Middle School sponsorship; $900 to YIG HS sponsorship.

West Lockport Arbor (IL)

Gleaner Scholarship Donation #18, $100.

Historic Site #13, $200 to Clare Elementary, $100 to Gladwin Historical Society; 4-H Helping Hands Donation #16, Triangle 4-H Club; Caring Hands Donation #16, $300 to Lori Erskin; Elderly Support Activity #21, $350 to Abbigayle West Backpack Program; Wild Card #24, $255 to Clare volleyball program.

Huron Shores Arbor (MI)

Plank Road Arbor (MI)

Community Arbor (IN)

$500 to 4-H Fair board.

$250 to Breckenridge Summer Jazz Institute.

Ober Arbor (IN)

Heart of Florida Arbor (FL) Elderly Support Activity #21, $300 for Senior Day food to Kiwanis Club of Mulberry.

Heritage Arbor (MI)

Legacy Arbor (MI)

Caring Hands #17, $500 to Jeff and Sandy Price; $300 each to Joliet Area Community Hospice, Shorewood Hugs and Boys and Girls Club of Joliet.

Meetings Bowling Green Arbor (OH)

Patriotic Activity #3, $100 to Wounded Warrior; $200 to Relay gl eane rlife.org

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