LAKEPORT >> Dave Hubbard, Lake County coordinator for Toys for Tots, was guest speaker at the Sons in Retirement (SIR) Branch 168 monthly luncheon meeting at TNT restaurant on Jan. 8.
Hubbard began by thanking the SIRs for the toys they donated to the organization. This year instead of bringing gifts to be raffled off during the annual holiday dinner party, the SIRs brought unwrapped toys to donate to the Toys for Tots.
Hubbard then gave some background on his own experience and a brief description of the history of the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. The Marine Corps Reserves have been actively working to look after America’s needy children at Christmas for more than 50 years. During that time they have distributed more than 490 million toys. In conclusion, Hubbard presented a certificate of appreciation to the SIR. The group’s newly elected “Big Sir” Bob Smart accepted the certificate.
SIR is a social organization for men of retirement age who are pursuing the goal of enjoying their later years. Anyone interested in learning more is encouraged to contact Larry Powers, chair of the membership committee, at 263-3403.
