Decatur Chamber to Host 73rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon November 24
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October 29, 2026 Skeff Distributing CEO John Skeffington will deliver the traditional “For This We Give Thanks” address at the annual community gathering. The Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 73rd Annual Community Thanksgiving Luncheon Tuesday, November 24, bringing community members together for a tradition centered on gratitude and giving thanks. John Skeffington, president and CEO of Skeff Distributing Company, Inc., will deliver this year s traditional address, titled “For This We Give Thanks.” The luncheon will take place at the Decatur Conference Center and Hotel, 4191 U.S. Route 36. Doors open at 11:15 a.m., with lunch and the program beginning at noon. The annual luncheon has been a Decatur community tradition since 1953, providing an opportunity for area residents and business leaders to gather ahead of Thanksgiving and reflect on the people, organizations and experiences for which they are grateful. Caterpillar and HSHS St. Mary s Hospital are presenting s