Wednesday, September 26, 2007

Last of the Defibrillators Presented to Evansville Schools


Evansville Mason's of Union Lodge #32 Present the last of 3 defibrillators (AED's)to our Schools.
Members of the Masonic Lodge and others made a commitment to raise funds so that we could furnish life saving defibrillators (AED's) in each school complex in Evansville. The presentation of this defibrillator at the JC McKenna Middle school on September 21st, was made possible with the help of donations not only from Union Lodge but from Mrs. Carl Schoenenberger, Brother Mason Bill Broeg and the Masonic Foundation of Wisconsin.
When we started the defibrillator campaign the Evansville Emergency Medical Service was asked for assistance on what type of unit was the best, where to get it and they also provided training for staff at the schools. Now the Evansville High School, Levi Leonard Elementary school/ Theodore Robinson Intermediate School and JC McKenna Middle School all have a defibrillators on site. A few years ago the Mason's also donated money to the Evansville Fire District for a Heat Thermal machine for detecting "hot spots" inside a building.
The Masonic Lodge in Evansville also raises money for these projects by having fund raisers such as: 4th of July Barbecue pork tenderloin sandwich sale, Pancake breakfast, Garage sale day food sale and coming on Saturday October 6th 2007 @ 5:00pm a Chili supper at the Masonic Lodge 104 W. Main St. on the corner of W. Main & 1st. St. All fund raisers are open to the public.
Pictured is from right to left is Union Lodge #32 Lodge members Secretary Thomas Beaver, Jr. Deacon Rusty Thompson, Dwight Redders Jr.Worshipful Master, JC McKenna Middle School Principal Bob Flaherty accepting the defibrillator and Art Phillips Jr. Warden & News Hawk.

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