COMMANDER SPECIAL PROJECT

 

Project #1Department of Illinois Commander Eugene Blackwell and Department President Diane Ahrens will have a joint project to raise funds for the purchase of a UTV. The Facilities Department requests a 4-Wheel UTV with a dump box to enhance general maintenance across the campus. This vehicle would be utilized for transporting mulch, rock, and other landscaping materials, as well as providing essential support for snow plowing operations. Its addition would significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of campus upkeep. Estimated cost: $28,000 - 2025 Base Machine GATOR XUV825M S4 $20,899.00 - Options: $ 4,347.00 Roof, full enclosure doors, winch, dump box, windshield with wiper - Attachments & Accessories $ 2,822.65 Winch and snowplow Total Cost $28,068.65.

Project 2 is a Joint Project with National Commander in Chief Carol Whitmore and National Auxiliary President Lois Callahan. "Let’s Do More for the Store” (see flyer on the next page) This project consists of purchasing equipment for the retail section of the National Home Store currently under construction for residents, including coolers and freezers for fresh and frozen food, and beverages, dry goods and other sundries that are deemed most useful to residents. Both of these projects need the support of every Post and District. Post and Districts are encouraged to give generously to both of these worthy causes. The normal minimum donation of $50.00 won’t even begin to cover the costs. The minimum donation will not be increased but your support is appreciated as much as it is needed.