Package Senders to America's Defenders

The Yellow Ribbon Support Group brought 64 packages to Costco. The public showed their support by mailing the boxes to a soldier. Soldier's names were also gathered for future mailings.

Armed Forces Appreciation Day at Costco

Various opportunities were given to Costco shoppers on Saturday to show support for our troops. The event was organized by We Do Care.

Legal Expertise

Conservative attorney Joe Morris spoke at our September meeting. In additon to insights on judicial appointments and Supreme Court battles, he shared a bit of legal history.

Remember 9-11

Who can forget where they were that day 4 years ago in September? I was at school where I worked that morning. I was met by a co-worker in the hallway who told me there was a terrorist attack. I headed to the teachers lounge where many of our staff members were watching the tragedy unfold on TV. We could not believe our eyes. I thought to myself "could this be the end"? And it was the end-- the end of life as we knew it. Staff were expecting the schoolchildren to arrive within minutes. Were we safe? Could we hold it together while the world around us seemed to be falling apart? Could we protect the children? What about our own families?? Would we even make it through the day???? Thank God, we lived through that day. But thousands of Americans who went to work on September 11, 2001 did not.
President George W. Bush was a courageous leader to our wounded country and continues to be a pillar of strength in the face of disaster. The loss to the United States was tremendous and the grief it produced was profound. I will not forget those who were lost in the Twin Towers, their families, the passengers and crew on the planes, the brave individuals who rushed to save lives and the freedom fighters in foreign lands who have sacrificed in response to war being declared on America.

Wheeling GOP

We had a good turnout for our walk in the Buffalo Grove Labor Day parade

Hurricane Katrina Aftermath

Our hearts go out to all those families who have lost life and property due to Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi. Impossible NOT to be moved by the desparate situation of the people affected by this Category 5 storm. The willingness of Americans to help fellow citizens in their time of need has been truly amazing. Various groups, churches, corporations and individuals from all walks of life have come together. The needs of residents of the Southern gulf states have been met with open hearts, homes and pocketbooks. Though others may choose to place blame on our President and the federal government for this natural disaster, we are committed to supporting the efforts of our compassionate leader. We choose to partner with fellow Americans and President Bush in helping our neighbors rebuild their future. Our own club president will be heading to Louisiana this week with relief supplies and assistance for pregnancy care centers.