The Salvation Army was the topic of a program presented to the Trenton Rotary Club at its meeting on Thursday, Sept. 2 at the BTC Bank. Brian Upton presided at the meeting, Dan Wilford gave the prayer and Steve Taylor was the sergeant at arms.
Lynda Snuffer, who is the emergency social service director and Pathway of Hope case manager with the Salvation Army, told about changes within the organization, noting that the area office located at Chillicothe has been reorganized to provide social services to residents in Grundy and Livingston counties. There continues to be a food pantry offered weekly at the Chillicothe office and persons can come in every three days to receive items. She said she is also working to bring a food pantry program to Trenton on a monthly basis. Medical and social services are also provided. Two upcoming projects include the Christmas Angel and Kettle programs. The Kettle program is a fundraiser for the organization, with a goal of $38,000 set for the two counties. Kettles will be located at Hy-Vee and Orschlen’s, with bellringers to begin on Nov. 1. Counter kettles are also available for businesses who would like to assist in the fundraising effort. Applications for the Angel Tree project will be taken beginning Oct. 1. The Salvation Army will also being doing food baskets for the holidays for individuals in need who have children at home.
During the business meeting, an update was given regarding plans for the Missouri Day Parade on Oct 16, which is organized by the Rotary Club. Chris Hoffman is working on soliciting donations for a three-year sponsorship of new flags at a cost of $50. The flags are placed along the parade route during the Missouri Day Festival. Letters are to be sent to past sponsors. The club is also looking at having mini-flags available for persons to purchase to wave during the parade.
A signup sheet was passed around for members to sign up to help with the annual fish fry, which will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. It will be a drive-through event and no advance tickets will be sold. Plans are being made to serve 220 meals.
The program for Sept 9 will be presented by NCMC Digital Media Instructor Rick Cole.
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