Gulf District Members attend the 2017 ARS Fall National Convention at Gettysburg

Gulf District Members at 2017 ARS National Convention.
(Left to Right) Susan Hathorn, Frank Hover, Flora Hover, Marilyn Wellan, Wanda Kelley and Ken Kelley

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