GOLD-STAR RATING

JACKSON -- Members of the Aid Association for Lutherans (AAL) Branch 1621 of Jackson have received a gold-star rating by the fraternal benefit society in recognition of outstanding volunteer service in the community.

AAL's 7,600 branches are ranked in eight performance categories. To achieve the highest ratings, gold or silver, branches must sponsor at least one AAL benevolent activity, conduct at least nine branch meetings, sponsor at least one educational activity and comply with AAL's attendance, voting and reporting requirements.

Officers of the Jackson branch are Darrel A. Seabaugh, president; Paul W. Sides, vice president; and Loretta P. Fluegge, secretary.

AAL provides 1.5 million members with fraternal benefits.