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Text Box: Ryan W, Adams Garry L. Atteberry Jr. Keith A. Ault James E. Barrington William Bennett Ricky E. Blankenship Todd J. Bost Patrick J. Browne Jack L. Calain Louis E. Clester Robin D. Coolidge Robert C. Corrigan Hershel H. Craft Alvin E. DePugh Jeffrey C. DePugh Jeron E. Detty Delber J. Doles David D. Dubois Michael R. Ellison Richard A. Evans Larry A. Eyre William E. Ford Blanchard Frost Robert E. Greathouse George C. Hatfield Harold W. Haught Charles D. Heiss Bernard M. Huffman William L. Landman David L. Maille Thomas B. Noble David M. Oliver John W. Peters Howard F. Sammons James E. Satory Mark S. Smith Stephen J. Steele Frank G. Uhrig John J. Ullom John J. Vanek James A. Wade Raymond H. West Jarrell A. Witty Clarence J. Woodbridge

Text Box: ADOPT AMERICA NETWORK The Adopt America Network places "special needs" children who are waiting for homes with permanent adoptive parents, pays for home studies so that eager parents can afford to welcome children into their homes, and coordinates a national network of volunteer adoption specialists who recruit and match families with waiting children. Just as important as the financial support that will be provided through the foundation, Adopt America Network hopes that Royal Arch Masons will provide a greater public awareness of their organization and of their mission. As we share the message of Adopt America Network, not only in our Chapters but as well in our churches, communities and civic groups, it is hoped that additional adoption specialists can be located, and that new adoptive parents will come forward, The pamphlets that have been given to the District Deputies for the chapters should be sent to the companions of the chapters and will provide them with information about Adopt America Network During the year, Adopt America Network conducts several events in Toledo (their national headquarters) that are open to both Royal Arch Masons and any interested individuals or groups. These events include a training conference for all Adoptions Specialists which was held July 16-20, 2003. On July 19, 2003 they held an Annual Family Recruitment Carnival where interested families learned more about the adoption process. An Annual Dinner Auction, their main fundraiser, will be held Friday October 10, 2003. In addition to an outstanding dinner, the event features over one hundred donated items that are auctioned to support the organization. Royal Arch Masons are welcome to donate items as individuals or through their businesses. Adopt America Network continues to provide speakers for various Royal Arch functions throughout the state. Edieann Didham, AAN Director, and a member of Grand Rapids Chapter, OES, is willing to share the message of Adopt America at a Royal Arch event. She may be contacted by calling 1-800-246-1731