South Austin AARP Chapter 2426

Year: 1999

Number of Members:  58

Dues  $3.00

Meeting Place:  South Austin Senior Activity Center

Officers

President: Sig Osterhus

Co-Vice Presidents: Barney Fero & John Conrado

Secretary: Mary Harrington

Treasurer: Bette Morgan

Board Members:

1999 Community Service Activities

July: Christmas in July at Garden Terrace Nursing Center

Financial Contributions:

$50.00 Blue Santa

$50.00 Brown Santa

Other Activities

Manned a booth at the National Wildflower Center on March 28^th

Manned a booth at the AARP Day on October 2nd

Total Number of Volunteer Hours Reported by Members: 1171  

Year: 1998

Number of Members:  59

Dues  $3.00

Meeting Place:  South Austin Senior Activity Center

Officers

President: Sig Osterhus

Vice President: Jack Gray

Secretary: Mary Harrington

Treasurer: Dorothy Pereira

Board Members:

1998 Community Service Activities

July: Christmas in July at Peoples Nursing Center

Financial Contributions:

$50.00 Fan Drive for the Elderly

$30.00 Senior Food Program

Fund Raisers Conducted:

Pass the Hat Fund Raiser for a Memorial for Frances Dungan to Benefit the Senior Food Program

$230 collected from Members

Awards Received

John Conrado honored by R.S.V.P. (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program) for his many Volunteer Activities

Other Activities

AARP Day held at Chapter 108 Location on October 3rd

 Total Number of Volunteer Hours Reported by Members:  1493 

Year: 1997

Number of Members:

Dues  $3.00

Meeting Place:  South Austin Senior Activity Center

Officers

President: Sig Osterhus

Vice President: Elsie Althenn

Secretary: Helen Buffone

Treasurer: Dorothy Pereira

Board Members: John Conrado, Rene Ward, Dorothy Bos, Marie Roessing

1997 Community Service Activities

May:  Participated in the Senior Health Fair

July: Christmas in July

Financial Contributions:

$150.00  Two U.S. Bonds for Bedichek Middle School Essay Contest Prizes

$50.00 Blue Santa

$50.00 Brown Santa

 Total Number of Volunteer Hours Reported by Members:  1271

Year: 1996

Number of Members:

Dues  $3.00

Meeting Place:  South Austin Senior Activity Center

Officers

President: Elsie Althenn

Co-Vice Presidents: Barney Fero & John Conrado

Secretary: Lillian Pedder

Treasurer: Helen Buffone

Board Members:  Mary Clare, Rene Ward, Irene Finley, Marie Roessing

1996 Community Service Activities

July: Christmas in July

August: National Night Out

October:  Food Drive

October:  Music Fest for the Benefit of the Vaughn House

Financial Contributions:

$20.00 Retirees Coordination Board

$50.00 Fan Drive for the Elderly

$100.00 Legal Hotline

$25.00 Vaughn House

Awards Received:

20 Year Anniversary Award given to AARP South Austin Chapter 2426

Other Activities:

Participated in the Learning Fair May 3^rd, 4^th and 5th

 Total Number of Volunteer Hours Reported by Members:  1557

Year: 1995

Number of Members: 56

Dues  $2.00/$3.00 couple

Meeting Place:  Dittmar Recreation Center/South Austin Senior Activity Center

Officers

President: Barney Fero

Vice President: John Conrado

Secretary: Marcella Spiller

Treasurer: Helen Buffone

Board Members:

1995 Community Service Activities

May:  Met with Lloyd Doggett regarding Senior issues

July: Christmas in July

July: Participated in ?30 Year Anniversary of Medicare Programs?

Financial Contributions:

$40.00 Entertainment for Christmas in July

Other Activities:

Participated in the Neighborhood Safe Walk at Bedichek Middle School June 29^th and at the Reagan High School on October 21st

Awards Received:

Lillian Cook, Frances Dungan, Freida Jensen, Marie Roessing, Louise Kierkewski & Rene Ward were recognized at the National Wildflower Research Center for Outstanding Volunteer Work

Flossie John won the Senior Volunteer Award

 Total Number of Volunteer Hours Reported by Members:  921