THE CHEERFUL EARFUL NOVEMBER 2012 This newsletter is brought to you by the Communications Committee of the Macomb Altrusa Club, Macomb, Illinois “Leading to a Better Community” Altrusa is an international non-profit organization making our local communities better through leadership, partnership and service
Next Meeting Information November meeting will be hosted by the Service Committee.
Next meeting information
When: December 5
“Miriam’s Message” from our President, Miriam Satern
Time: 6 p.m.
note the time!! Where: Bailey House, 100 S. Campbell Street, Macomb What: Dinner --Service Committee will provide entire dinner – members do not have to bring anything! At this meeting we will stuffing the Mosaic bags –please bring your “stuff” – see Additional Announcements for further details
Contents
Minutes from October 26 meeting
The Old Bailey House was built in 1887 by W.S. Bailey, founder and first president of Union National Bank, Macomb, Illinois.
Latest Treasurer’s Report
This home was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Bazaar Financial Report
The house is an Eastlake style Victorian structure that features a grand foyer with large elaborate cherry staircase, a reception parlor, drawing and dining rooms, library and kitchen. Also displayed in the interior are hardwood and parquet floors, wood and iron fireplaces and elegant lighting fixtures.
Additional Announcements
Preserved and managed by the McDonough County Historical Preservation Society. For more information about this historic and architecturally important Macomb structure: http://mcdonoughhistory.jimdo.com/mcdonough-countyhistoric-preservation-society/
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