New staff at Russell USD 407 and their mentors will be the guests for a welcome lunch this week, sponsored by the Russell Area Chamber of Commerce and Kai Muller, Edward Jones.

The lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 1 in the Sunflower Room of Meridy’s Restaurant.

Organizers are in the process of gathering supplies for “Teacher Survival Kits,” and chamber member are encouraged to donate items including pens, pencils, highlighters, notepads, or other items to be included in the kits.

Members interested in donating should contact the chamber, 507 N. Main, no later than Monday at [email protected].