The Dillon Area Chapter #5336 of AARP, Inc. met on Monday, February 14, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Council for the Aging with twenty seven members and one guest in attendance. President Chris Harris extended a very warm welcome to all present and invited all to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag after which she gave a very well-received devotional.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved, the treasurer’s report and committee reports given.

After the business session, Col. (Ret.) Joe Griffin, speaker for the afternoon, was introduced by Virginia Meekins. Col. Griffin gave a most informative program on West Point, founded in 1802, from which he graduated. He also spent a number of years there as an instructor. The members remained thoroughly engrossed in the presentation using slides and narration. Many questions were answered during Col Griffin’s remarks.

The meeting was adjourned at 3:00 p.m. The next meeting will be held on Monday, March 14th. Anyone, 50 or over, whether working or retired, is invited to join the chapter. You may call Dale Hardaway at 774-8740 for information concerning becoming a member.