Food trucks and fun on Aug. 21
Employees of Modern Woodmen of America, a fraternal financial services organization based in Rock Island, will enjoy the upcoming solar eclipse at work with food trucks through a “Thank-You Day” event sponsored by the organization.
WHAT: Modern Woodmen employees are invited to step away from their desks to enjoy food from local food trucks and view the eclipse. Special glasses will be provided.
WHEN: Between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The solar eclipse will occur on Monday, Aug. 21, and reach maximum impact in Rock Island at 1:14 p.m.
WHERE: West garden area of Modern Woodmen’s home office, 1701 First Avenue, Rock Island. (Along the riverfront, near the Centennial bridge.)
For more information: Please contact Michelle Opsahl, michelle.opsahl@modern-woodmen.org, ph. 309-793-5660 or 309-798-6704 or Sharon Snawerdt ph. 309-798-3853.
About Thank-You Days: Modern Woodmen launched its Thank-You Days Committee in 2016 to plan unique employee-appreciation events. Previous activities include a pumpkin-decorating contest and an Easter egg hunt.
About Modern Woodmen of America:
Modern Woodmen serves members for life. The tax-exempt fraternal benefit society offers life insurance, annuities and other financial products to improve the quality of life of its members, their families and their communities. In turn, members make an impact through social, educational and volunteer activities. In 2016, Modern Woodmen provided $21.7 million and 562,388 member volunteer hours for fraternal activities and programs nationwide.
