The Aurora Navy League Council 247 will hold its Tuesday, June 17, dinner meeting at the private room in the north side of the Riverview Diner, IL-25 and Mill Street, Montgomery.
You do not need to be a member of the Navy League, or have a reservation, to attend the in-person meeting, the general public is welcome. All are invited to this event. Only those who order a meal are required to pay for the meal. Others may attend at no-charge.
A reception will begin promptly at 5 p.m. followed by a meeting at 5:30 p.m. with dinner afterward. The cost is $25 all-inclusive if an entree is ordered, or $20 for the dinner salad featured that evening. Free entry without food. The meeting will conclude before 7:30 p.m..
The after dinner speaker is Mrs. Beth Drendel, preparedness specialist, at the Kane County Office of Emergency Preparedness (KCRP). Her topic is Emergencies & Disasters, and how to Plan for Them. She will discuss actual emergencies and disasters that occurred in Kane County and the importance of having a solid recovery play for the first 72+ hours after a disaster.
Mrs. Drendel has worked with the Kane County Emergency Preparedness organization since 2019. She loves her job and gets to teach children and adults how to prepare for emergencies and disasters. Since 2021 more than 4,500 children have been given her class. She also conducts exercises for the KCEP, is an Emergency Shelter Coordinator, and is part of the Search Rescue Team as a searcher and instructor.
The Aurora Council needs to expand its membership. This is our only source of funds to help the Junior Navy and AF ROTC units in area High Schools. It will pay half of the first year’s dues for new members. This is an excellent opportunity to attend an interesting event, and determine whether you would like to join permanently.
—Aurora Navy League Council 247