Santa [Mr. Troup], Darlene McBurnie- Pres., Retired Msgt Stanley Kwasny Jr., Doris Menia-Sec./Treas.

The December 5th Parade in Charleroi was exciting as everyone waved to Santa as he was escorted by police and the Color Guard from American Legion Post 22  to the Elks for his annual stop.   The children waited in line patiently for a picture with Santa, to write  their “wish lists”, and to eat lunch.  Upon entering the Elks, they were greeted by the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 22 officers, retired Master Sergeant Stanley Kwasny Jr. and two large Soldier figures at a military table dedicated to our deployed Veterans.

The children wrote over 74 “thank-you” messages on note cards for our Troops  and even those unable to write, drew pictures or printed their names to wish them a Merry Christmas.     Girl Scout Troop 54085 brought 25 “handmade” Christmas cards for our Troops and we received several cards from the Super Stars , a Brownie Troop, and $7 cash to help Auxiliary Unit 22 send more deployment bags to our Veterans.  

This event was a great success and Daneen Troop of TeamCharleroi, Councilman Nancy Ellis, and Carol Claybaugh of Super Stars are to be commended.    The Charleroi Elks  graciously hosted this event and Santa may bring all of them something special this year.