Lincolnland Club and District Leaders,

'Twas the night before Christmas 
And through the House of Exchange 
Not a creature was stirring 
Lincolnland relaxed for a change.

Our communities' stockings had been filled 
With funds raised by our members 
A year of "Unity for Service" 
Which we all will remember.

When suddenly in Lincolnland 
There arose such a banter 
I knew that it must be 
Our annual visit from Santa.

His eyes - how they twinkled 
How bright the smile he was wearing 
"He beamed, "It's great to be back 
In this Lincolnland District so caring!"

"Your clubs have captured 
The true spirit of giving," he explained 
And Santa whistled and shouted 
And called our Lincolnland Clubs by name.

"To Alton, Belleville, and Beardstown 
To Bloomington, Galesburg, and Aledo 
To Charleston, Paxton, and Rantoul 
I bring thanks from myself and Toledo."

"Your commitment to Americanism shines 
In all Lincolnland Clubs like Mattoon 
Champaign, Urbana, and Aurora, 
Shorewood, Gurnee Breakfast and Noon."

"To Counties Greater Kendall and West DuPage 
To Quincy, Naperville, and Clubs of Excel 
To Lockport, Plainfield, and Bolingbrook 
Thanks for your great Community Service as well."

"To Waukegan, LMV, and North Chicago 
To Areas of DeKalb-Sycamore and Round Lake 
Your commitment to Programs for Youth 
Serves our next generation for goodness' sake."

"To all Lincolnland Clubs like Grayslake, 
Joliet, and the Cities Quad and Tri 
Your dedication to the Prevention of Child Abuse 
Brings tears of gratitude to my eyes."

"Your club members have volunteered all year 
And tonight you can relax in leisure 
Because through the great work of Exchange 
You've made Santa's job much, much easier."

"For Exchange's Programs of Service 
I just stopped by to say 'Thanks' 
And now it's time for me to return 
To my special gift-giving ranks."

And as Santa drove out of sight 
I heard him joyfully exclaim, 
"Merry Christmas, and thanks for all you do 
In the Spirit and with the Power of Exchange!"

Scot

Scot Warren 
Lincolnland District President, 2009 - 2010 
The Power of Exchange - Be Inspired!

Home: (630) 527-9130, swwarren@att.net 
Work: (815) 609-2137, scot.warren@veoliawater.com