Minnesota State Society   

17th NVTC Charity Cookout

The Minnesota State Society held its 17th consecutive cookout at the
Northern Virginia Training Center (NVTC) on May 12. The residents of the NVTC are retarded and some are also physically disabled. We started our visit in mid-afternoon when we played games with the residents. We encouraged the residents to shoot baskets and we played catch with them. But the residents got impatient to be served their dinners.

The Minnesota members bought the food around 1:00 p.m. and then used the three grills under the covered pavillion to cook the food around 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. Dinner consisted of hamburgers and hot dogs, New England potato salad, potato chips, soft drinks, and ice cream. The Minnesota members served about 30 residents and four counselors. The Director of the NVTC came to visit the Minnesota group and commended them for their efforts the past 17 years.

Thanks for the all dedicated Minnesota State Society volunteers!