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| Local 175 member Rona Elliot prepares to kick off the 63rd Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists Bowling Tournament to benefit GDA. |
The Pennsylvania State Council of Machinists held a charity bowling tournament during their 63rd annual convention in York, PA, that raised more than $3,600 for Guide Dogs of America (GDA).
Organizers of the bowling tournament cited the large number of golf tournament fundraisers and hoped to give non-golfers an opportunity to participate and contribute to the IAM’s favorite charity. In addition to golf tournaments, IAM members regularly organize car shows, motorcycle runs and raffles to support the work of GDA.
Founded by an IAM member in 1948, Guide Dogs of America selects, raises and trains puppies for use in the program as well as provide a specially designed harness, individualized in-residence training and lifetime follow-up, at no cost, to blind recipients.
State Council President Obie O’Brien and Secretary-Treasurer John McLaughlin dedicated the convention to the memory of recently deceased District 98 DBR Tom Boger, and presented Boger’s wife Linda and three daughters with a plaque honoring his years of service.
