Folllowing are a collection of photographs from the Associations 2007 picnic.

2007 group photo of members and friends of the 8th Infantry Illinois National Guard Association.

Members discussing the parade and picnic.

Members waiting for things to get started.

Preparing to load up for the parade.

Loading up for the parade.

Almost loaded with our association signs on the trucks.

We arrange for the 555th to ride with us.

Members of the 555th.

After the parade members return to eat.

Luther Newburn sets up the chow line.

Luther and Tom Mallett burn some hot dogs.

The chow line is open and serving.

Kids get a healthy helping of food.

Food is still flowing at the chow line.

Even more people in the chow line.

More food.

Leonard "Sarge" McKinnon arrives.

Alvin Norris (r) explains the state of the world.

Members hanging out under the tent.

Luther and Tom taking a break after the chow line.

Everyone is sitting back and enjoying the day.

The picnic is revving up into high gear.

Hanging out at the picnic.

Meeting of the minds.

Billy Woods and Dian Ruben-Newburn eyeball the photographer.

Alexander with two old friends.

Scholarship award recipients.