President's Post

Vicky Garrison Editorial

With June well underway, we can officially welcome the summer season to Minnesota. One never knows about May. After a significant May snowstorm ten years ago, I typically wait for June to proclaim summer. Summer makes me giddy with excitement and brings back many pleasant childhood memories I remember three months of daylong explorations with no cares in the world, except for ensuring that I did my chores in the morning to avoid my mother's wrath; God rest her soul.

As an adult and a veteran passionate about serving others, my excitement still spikes in the summer. I look at the calendar and see so many fun opportunities. I look at the blank days and see potential adventures. Our chapter works hard to provide activities such as weekly bowling, Sports & Rec at Base Camp, Trap Shooting, Twins tickets, and more We also encourage our members to take advantage of the sports & recreation community benefit to enjoy a favorite activity. Call us for more information.

This month, on June 20, our chapter will host a Suicide Awareness/SAVE training event at our monthly board of directors meeting. As with all board meetings, we welcome members to attend. This month's training will provide valuable information to help save lives! Contact me by June 17 if you'd like to attend. Lunch is provided.

If you want to help others, please consider volunteering for our organization. We have many members who volunteer to help in a variety of ways. Assisting others provides rewards to the heart and distraction to the mind and is a great way to take a break from everyday struggles. Let us know what you like, and we'll do everything possible to find the perfect volunteer activity for you!

Like a child, be happy for no reason!