Although we didn’t have a December meeting, it was a busy month for the ILR. Year End is special chance every year to reflect back as well as look forward to the future.
Candlelight Vigils
Our club held candlelight vigils after our October and November meetings to reflect on the people and situation in the conflict in the middle east. The vigils were attended by members of the club as well as others who heard about the vigils.
December 9, 2023 – Indian Land Christmas Parade
Thank you to the members of the ILR who represented the club in this year’s Parade at the Middle School Campus. The parade started at 4pm and was followed by a Tree Lighting at 5:30pm.
December 15th – “A Star – Spangled Christmas.”
Over 40 members of the club attended the Lancaster County performance “A Star Spangled Christmas,” performed by the “Always Ready Emergency Troupe…” comprised of members from the County Emergency Medical Services (ambulance), Sheriff’s Office, Coroner’s Office, Fire & Rescue and the Lancaster City Fire Department and their families.
The Bundy Auditorium at the S.C University in Lancaster seats 400 and our group had over 40 seats.
The fun filled Comedy – Variety show remind us of our country’s history and veterans who have served. They highlighted the history of our flag, various parts of our history and some unexpected skits to wow and amaze us.
In particular, there was an unexpected performance called “Turn Around,” performed by The Troupe Ballet Dancers – ask someone who attended about this beach ball performance. There were also some portions that reflected back on music and sports of the past. It was a wonderful show and all those who attended had a good evening and hope to return next year.
December 16th – Indian Land Republican Christmas Party
Held at the Sun City Golf Course Restaurant with about 40 members and guests in attendance. It was a nice opportunity to enjoy a nice dinner and get to know each other a little better and meet new people.
Welcome 2024
It is an important election year – with two primaries (the National and State) followed by the General election to be held in November.
As we enter 2024 there are two events in January, we hope you can attend.
Capital Rally – January 9th
From 10 am – noon there will be a Rally in Columbia (weather permitting) to show support for South Carolina Safe Elections and their effort to get us back to Paper Ballots, One Day Voting and assuring ONLY U.S. Citizens are voting. If you would like more information, please visit their website… www.SCSAFEELECTIONS.org
If you would like more information on the Rally or are planning to attend, please contact Ken Beck at 803-701-0164 as soon as possible for information about parking, car-pooling, etc.
MONTHLY MEETINGS – please mark your schedules as the meetings are always on the THIRD THURSDAY of the Month and are held at the Del Web Library from 6:30pm – 8pm.
January Meeting – January 18, 2023 at 6:30PM
As this is an important election year, we will review voter registration, how to be a poll manager, etc. We also have pocket versions of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution and will discuss Amendments 10 and 14, as well as, have a discussion on the Convention of States.
