Oak Tree League

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Oak Tree League

Who Are We ?

We are the residents of Millis and neighboring towns. We are an organized group interested in creating a happy, healthy and productive community to live in.

History

In the spring of 1975, 18 Millis women met out of a common concern for what they perceived as a void in the civic, cultural and social environment in the community. A formal organization meeting was held in May of 1975. Temporary officers were elected and a By-laws Committee was formed.

These original 18 members held their Charter meeting in June 1975 and decided on the name Oak Tree League. The oak tree is virtually synonymous with Millis. The home of Lansing Millis, for whom the town is named, was called Oak Grove Farm, and the oak tree is also the symbol on the town seal.

When the first program year began in September of 1975 there were 25 members. We continue to grow each year with more members and more ideas. The League began with three operational divisions: Civic, Cultural and Social each headed by a director. We now also include Membership, League Communications and Community Relations directors who also sit on the Executive Board with the former as well as the President, Vice President Secretary and Treasurer.

Civic Projects We've Organized:

Benches at Memorial School building
Welcome to Millis sign at Village Street and Route 109
Construction of the playground at Oak Grove Farm
Mobile Diagnostics annual free mammogram service
Maintenance of flowers and shrubs at sites around town
Provide annual Bingo Nights for the residents of Willowbrook Manor (a senior citizens' home)
Holiday tree lighting ceremony
Create and deliver Spring baskets to elderly and needy residents
Coordinate the door-to-door canvassing for Citizen's Scholarship Foundation ''Dollars for Scholars'' scholarship drive
Publication of a ''Know Your Town'' directory'' that gives up-to-date information on elected and appointed town boards. It also lists civic, social, religious and fraternal groups, recreational facilities in the area and a brief town history.