Karen Wieland Face Mask Achievement
Karen Wieland, spouse of James Wieland – Illinois Black Hawk Life Member Club Treasurer personally made over 1,200 COVID-19 face masks. When the cold weather set in, Karen switched gears and started making fleece mittens for those in need in her community. A total of 100 pair of warm, handmade fleece mittens were donated to her Church for their Angel Tree project but Karen’s work didn’t stop there. To date, she has made 40 pair of fleece mittens that will be provided to needy children when the Black Hawk Life Member Club holds their ALL CHILDREN SHALL HAVE SHOES project in December! Kudos to Karen and thanks for all that you do to “answer the call of those in need.” Our Life Member Pioneer Partners are the BEST.
Operation Gratitude
ILLINOIS CHAPTER PROJECT—This project will collaborate with the AT&T Veterans ERG and involve sending greeting cards with a handwritten note of Encouragement, Thanks and Hope to our Active and Retired Military. The Goal is to have the note cards sent in time for Veterans Day to both Active and retired Military Men and Women. Supporting Partnerships with Operation Gratitude, Hugs for Soldier’s and 3 state VA Hospitals.
Virtual Cards of Love
Virtual Day of Love, Sharing and Caring-60 volunteers sent greeting cards with a handwritten note to local nursing homes, family and friends throughout Illinois for Valentine’s Day. 60 volunteers completed and mailed 10 cards each. Reached goal to send 600 cards.
