ORGANIZATIONS

The Reporter welcomes news of special events from area organizations. Email bill@rockdalereporter.com or fax to 512-446-5317.

Milam CPS bake sale fund-raiser Saturday

Milam County Child Protective Services (CPS) Board will hold a bake sale fund-raiser at Walmart on Saturday, June 23, from 8 a.m. until “sold out.”

“Come support the children in care in Milam County by coming to the bake sale,” said Rachel Owens, CPS board treasurer.

“If you would like to donate baked goods, contact Jeanie Weed or any board member. We will gladly pick up baked items. We need them by 5 p.m. Friday. You can contact us via Facebook also,” Owens said.

Also on sale will be Milam CPS T-shirts, priced at $10 each.

FMI: Rachel Owens, 662-753-9419, or Jeanie Weed, 512-760-6042.

Alcoa Retirees vote to continue meeting

At last Thursday’s meeting of the Rockdale Alcoa Retirees, the retirees elected to continue the organization.

Alcoa Retirees will meet in Thorndale at the VFW Hall on Sept. 13, said Doug Williams, president.

“The closing and subsequent demolition at the smelter facility resulted in loss of use of the Alcoa Lake Training Center facility and corporate involvement with the organization,” Williams explained.

Liberty homecoming, cemetery meeting July 1

The annual Liberty Homecoming and Cemetery Association meeting will be held Sunday, July 1, according to Judy York, secretary.

The Liberty Church is providing a noon meal for anyone attending the Homecoming and Cemetery Association meeting.

“For those who have loved ones buried there, or if you are originally from that area, we would be delighted to have you join us,” York said. “Just come and enjoy the good food, fellowship and business meeting,” she added.

“This is the time you have the opportunity to help support the upkeep of the cemetery,” she added. “Looking forward to seeing and visiting with you there.”

Milam Amateur Radio Club Field Day June 23-24

Members of the Milam Amateur Radio Club (MARC)—KG5DUO—will participate in the national Amateur Radio Field Day Exercise, June 23-24, at 303 San Jacinto Dr., Rockdale.

Members will establish temporary ham radio stations, then demonstrate the ability to communicate both locally and nationally during a grid-down emergency situation.

At this annual event, members showcase the science and skill of Amateur Radio. This event is open to the public and all with an interest in Amateur Radio are encouraged to attend.

For over 100 years, Amateur Radio—sometimes called “ham radio”—has allowed people from all walks of life to experiment with electronics and communications techniques, as well as provide a free public service to their communities during a disaster, emergency or special event.

Ham radio functions completely independent of the Internet or cell phone infrastructure and can do so even without grid power. Stations can be set up almost anywhere in minutes. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions from almost any location and create an independent communications network.

Over 35,000 people from thousands of locations participate in the Annual Field Day.

FMI: Peter Lawson at lawsonpd264@gmail.com, or visit www. arrl.org/what-is-ham-radio

Genealogy society to meet Tuesday

Milam County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 26, in the fellowship hall of First Presbyterian Church, 1600 Alcoa, Rockdale. Patricia McKee is in charge of the program.

The society will meet at First Presbyterian Church for the foreseeable future, in order to make it easier for the elderly to attend. The steps at the rear of the bank were difficult to manage. Sincere thanks to Citizens National Bank for providing our meeting place in the past. Their generosity has been much appreciated.

Members with surnames beginning with P through Z will be in charge of refreshments. Ice, drinks and paper goods will be provided. Visitors are always welcomed.—Linda Whorton, publicity

2nd, 4th Sunday washer tourneys benefit ACS

Washer tournaments benefiting the American Cancer Society are being held each second and fourth Sunday of the month beginning at 5 p.m. at the Apache Pass Ice House.

Tourneys will be held through September.

Registration starts at 4 p.m. and fee is $20 per team, double elimination. Prizes are awarded to first, second and third-place teams.

T-SHIRTS—Orders for gray or black T-shirts, also benefiting the ACS, are now being taken. Prices are $15 for short sleeve (district brand) and $20 for long-sleeve (port and company performance brand). Sizes are available from small to 6XL.

FMI: Kim Jeter, 512-760-7194.

DAV chapter to meet Thursday in Caldwell

CALDWELL—Chapter 86 of the Disabled American Veterans will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 21 at First Baptist Church of Caldwell Family Life Center, Harvey and Buffalo streets.

All members and eligible veterans are invited. All veterans with any disability rating from the VA, or those who have earned a Purple Heart, are eligible.

FMI: Adjutant Red Altman, 352-400-2036.