MOUNT VERNON – The International Alliance of Community Chaplains will hold a fundraising event on Saturday, June 19.
This organization is headquartered in Knox County and provides chaplain services to the Mount Vernon Police Department, the Knox County Sheriff's Office and to other organizations. The event will be a BBQ chicken dinner picnic outside on the grounds of the First Baptist Church located at 303 S. Edgewood Road in Mount Vernon. The food is free, but those planning to attend need to reserve their dinner by calling 419-618-5174 by June 1. Attendees will be given an opportunity to make a donation to IAOCC at the event. It is suggested that attendees bring their own lawn chairs.
Tracy Elder, who heads the IAOCC, will be speaking. Besides serving as a pastor, she has over 20 years of chaplain experience, much of which has been with law enforcement agencies. She conducts training for chaplains across the nation. Our county is enhanced by having this organization located in it.
Special music will also be part of the evening. This is a good way to back the Blue.
