Free shredding was not the only subject of the May AARP Chapter 1100 meeting. The chapter also received honors for two of its members, listened to a program by Mountain View Electric and enjoyed a delicious potluck lunch. Erica Meyer and Keven Holbrlok from Mountain View Electric Association presented a comprehensive and informative program on how to efficiently use electric energy and lower individual electric service bills. They also answered numerous questions from the membership. Mountain View Electric is a power distribution company servicing El Paso County and areas of eastern Colorado. Incorporated in 1941, MVEA is a nonprofit electric cooperative owned by the members. Several online applications, including a Home Energy Calculator, are available on the Mountain View website: http://www.mvea.coop. Chapter President Ray Rozak presented Herb and Pat Guild with the AARP Community Service Award and a commemorative pin from AARP. The award recognizes the good they have done in the community. A certificate and letter of congratulations signed by Catherine Alicia Georges, AARP volunteer president, and Jo Ann C. Jenkins, AARP chief executive officer, both in Washington D.C., accompanied the award. Herb accepted the award on behalf of his wife who was not available. Both are active Chapter 1100 members who have been involved with many chapter activities and projects, serving on several chapter committees.Rozak also updated the membership on several ongoing projects and activities.The annual free shredding event will be held June 15, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Road. This is a safe and secure opportunity for individuals to bring up to three boxes or paper bags of personal and financial documents to be shredded by a professional document shredding company. Reservations are not required. Fight Fraud and ID Theft ñ Shred Instead! Black Forest Chapter 1100 meets at noon the second Wednesday of each month at Black Forest Lutheran Church. The July meeting will be a catered picnic. Persons interested in joining the chapter should call Ray at 719-495-6767 or Stan at 719-596-6787. Dues are $10 per year. All are welcome.
