JACKSON AAL EARNS GOLD STAR FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE

JACKSON -- Members of Aid Association for Lutheran Branch 1621 in Jackson have been awarded a gold star rating by the fraternal benefit society in recognition of exemplary volunteer service to the community.

AAL branches are ranked in eight performance categories. To achieve the highest ratings, gold or silver stars, branches must annually sponsor at least one AAL fund-raising activity or work project, conduct at least nine meetings, sponsor at least one educational activity and one member awareness event, and comply with AAL rules.

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