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Union, Iowa

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UNION BETTERMENT ASSOCIATION

The mission of the Union Betterment  Association is to enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Union and the surrounding area.              
 


The Union Betterment Association meets the 4th Monday of each month at the Heart of Iowa Telephone Coop meeting room at 7 PM.  Anyone living in Union or the surrounding area is encouraged to attend.  Lezlie Reel is the current chairperson.

The Union Betterment Association organizes and sponsors the Tar Heel Days Festival and Parade the second week end in August, the City Wide Garage Sale, the Children's Christmas Party, and the Christmas Lighting Contest and the Beautiful Yard Contest.  They co-sponsor Town Clean-up Day, and the Christmas Open House and support other worthwhile projects.

The Tar Heel Days Festival is the Union Betterment Association's largest project.  This group has a Pork Loin Dinner on Friday night to help pay for the cost of the Tar Heel Days Festival.   The organize and sponsor Talent Contest and other entertainmet on Friday evening after the Dinner
 


 










            2002 Activities                 2001 Activities              2000 Activities


During the 2002 year, the Union Betterment Association provided funds for these Community Projects:
Children's Christmas Party, Santa Clause and Gifts           $352.48
Christmas Lighting contest                                                        50.00
Flags and lighted decorations for Union's streets                   316.17  

The Union Betterment Association helped to support these worthy community organizations:

Union Fire Department                                                         $1500.00
Union Ambulance                                                                    1500.00
Whitten Fire Department                                                       1500.00
Trees Forever                                                                           100.00

In the 2002 year the Union Betterment Association spent $5318.65 for community projects.
 
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During the 2001 year, the Union Betterment Association's theme was "SOMETHING FOR OUR KIDS".   Their special project was to help support the children's activities at the library, pool, and park.      They provided funds for:

Town Cleanup Day                                                                  $  56.74
Children's Christmas Party, Santa Clause and gifts                501.47
Christmas Lighting Contest                                                        50.00   
Christmas Street Decorations                                                    37.08
                 
The Union Betterment Association helped to support these worthy community organizations by paying for a special project or pledging to pay for it when it was completed.

Pool                                                                                          $2500.00
Library                                                                                       1500.00
Town Park                                                                                  1500.00
Trees Forever                                                                              100.00
     
Total                                                                                          $6245.29  


                                        Children's Christmas Program 2001

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During the 2000 year,
the Union Betterment Association provided funds for these Community Projects:

Town Cleanup Day                                                                $ 61.07
Christmas Street Decorations                                                  70.56
Children's Christmas Party, Santa and Gifts                         387.48
Christmas Lighting Contest                                                      60.00

The Union Betterment Association helped to support these worthy community organizations:
Trees Forever                                                                           100.00
Whitten Park                                                                             100.00
Union Public Library                                                                 500.00

The Betterment Association also organized and paid for the Fireworks at the Union Centennial Celebration at a cost of $5250.00.    


                                         Children's Christmas Party 2000      
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                                                                                            This page was last updated on 02/16/08

                                             
                                          
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