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Join us on May 8, 2008 for AARP's Eighth Annual Day of Service. On this day, we hope you'll join thousands of people around the country to make a difference in local communities.

Once a year, on the second Thursday in May, thousands of AARP employees, volunteers, and members make time to serve their community. Last year, more than 33,000 people participated, including more than 400 in South Dakota! This year, we want you to join us.

“AARP volunteers give back to their communities day after day, throughout the year,” says AARP South Dakota Interim State Director Sam Wilson. “On our Day of Service, volunteers across the state, as well as the state office staff join together in putting aside regular duties to emphasize AARP’s long-standing commitment and dedication to serving others.”

This year, as service to the community of Sioux Falls, the AARP state office will sponsor a “Spring Cleaning/Shred It” event May 8 from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Hy-Vee parking lot at 26th and Marion. It’s a FREE, confidential document destruction service. Dakota Data Shred will collect and shred documents and papers containing personal information, providing residents an easy, safe and secure way to protect their identity. Results Radio of Sioux Falls has graciously offered to assist in promoting this event.

In communities across South Dakota, AARP volunteers will be participating in a variety of service projects, from supporting local law enforcement and fire personnel, volunteering at museums and local charities, and providing unique educational experiences for school children.

If you’d like to participate in the 2008 AARP Day of Service let us know about your planned activities by contacting Leni Healy, Associate State Director of Outreach and Service at 605-362-3044, or by e-mail to clhealy@aarp.org. Following Day of Service, send your photos and details of your project to Cathy McLeer, cmcleer@aarp.org, and we’ll post them on the South Dakota Community page of aarp.org.