Club News

Members from Open Roads ABATE escorted and then helped assemble the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall on Thursday, Aug. 24.

During the meeting, updates on chapter activities, membership, legislation, safety and ed, publicity and events were reported.

Proceeds benefit the club’s operations as well as Oswego American Legion Post 675, where the club meets every Thursday, as well as the Oswegoland Park District, which organizes each year’s community celebration.

The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will host its monthly in-person dinner meeting Tuesday, Sept. 19. A reception will be at 5 p.m., followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. and dinner afterward.

The 9-inch posts are $12 each. A variety of colors are available on a first-come basis.

This event raises funds for the Safety and Ed Program.

With projects like sponsoring college scholarships for high school seniors, the Operation Santa Toy Drive, and Valentines for Seniors, just to name a few, the club is always looking to add energetic and passionate women of all ages.

Group members enjoyed a fun drive along with dinner and talk about upcoming events.

The 39th annual ABATE Social Hour hosted by ABATE of South Dakota was Thursday, Aug. 10, at Whitewood City Park near Sturgis.

Agenda items include legislature updates, Summer Book update, group rides, car shows, nominations for 2024 officers and new events.

Sydney Williams, a 2023 graduate of Oswego East High School, was selected to receive a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood.

The event included tractor and truck pulls, children’s games and bounce houses, a car show, petting zoo, Blooze Brothers, food and vendors.

The group helped promote the event and coordinated the rodeo games.

The Open Roads ABATE of IL Inc. Chapter and picnic meeting is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.

Joslyn Bullington, a 2023 graduate of Yorkville High School, received a $2,500 STAR Scholarship from the P.E.O. Sisterhood (Philanthropic Educational Organization).