Energizers

11 Give Gaston Energizers group a try Gaston Energizers met in July at Bernie's on Main in Columbiana. Justin Bailey, president APSO's Gaston Chapter, discussed several projects his members are spearheading in 2013. Bailey said he wants to partner with Gaston Energizers in strenghening their community. Jasper members hold patriotic bake sale Just in time for Fourth of July festivities, Jasper Chapter members held a bake sale July 3 at the company's Jasper Office, featuring all kinds of patriotic goodies: red, white and blue cupcakes, cookies and cakes. More Jasper Chapter projects are featured on page 9. Honor Flight is Mobile Division Legacy During the past several years, numerous members among the Mobile Division Energizers have had the opportunity to visit Washington, D.C., for a day, in honor of their military service during World War II. Donations from the Mobile Energizers and other groups have made Honor Flight possible, said Secretary/ Reporter Mary Jo Hrabe. In May, Energizer Robert McLeod took the ninth Honor Flight trip, following in the footsteps of William Olsen, who served at the D-Day invasion. Olsen departed from Mobile Regional Airport at 4:15 a.m., spent the day in Washington and was back in Mobile after 8 p.m. Other Energizers who participated include Nolan Dean Black and Nathan Thomas Gulley, and the late James McDonough, husband of Energizer Peggy McDonough. Each returned with great stories, Hrabe said. 'A little giving gets a lot' at Southeast Auction The Southeast Division Energizers held their annual Charity Auction at the company auditorium on March 13. After a luncheon and a brief speech encouraging attendees to remember that proceeds support charities in their area, licensed auctioneer and Southeast Distribution Specialist Rodney Outlaw opened the sale. Items included honey, homemade syrup, peanut brittle, cakes and other treats, jewelry and outdoor items such as homemade plant stands, outdoor benches, solar lights, a birdhouse and a chainsaw. One member donated a two-day deep sea fishing trip. Energizers raised $5,614 for charities, including memorials honoring Fred Cherry and Harry Carver. At the June 12 chapter meeting, Patsy Farmer reported the group has given 790 volunteer hours. "We know members are certainly giving of their time and energy to local projects," Farmer said. Western Division Chapter's President-Elect Melinda Mailhos (right) gives blood in partnership with the drive through the Alabama Power Service Organization's efforts. Mobile Division Chapter has been honored to send several of its veteran members to Washington, D.C., in tribute of their U.S. military service. Retired Army Col. Jerry Heard gave Gadsden Chapter members an informational talk about the history of national flags. Heard is second vice president of the Coosa Valley Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America. Auctioneer Rodney Outlaw (left) starts the bidding at the Southeast Chapter's annual Charity Auction, with Chapter President Ken Lane (right) and Patsy Farmer lending support.

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