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Local Youth Group Members "CHIP" in For the Day

Members of Reading Chapter extended a helping hand to the Masonic CHIP program to help ensure the safety of children in Berks County.

Nine members took part in the PA Grand Lodge's CHIP program at Robeson Elementary School. The event was held Saturday, March 25th as part of Family Fun Day.

CHIP, or Child Identification Program, gives parents the means to quickly get vital information to police in the event that their child becomes missing or separated from them.

Master Councilor Jeffrey Bortz and Erik Gaul took digital photographs of about 50 children during the day, while other Chapter members conducted video interviews that become part of the identifying materials given to parents.

It was a busy day for all involved, but a day well-spent.

"Dad" Mike Preletz
"Mom" Joy Bortz

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