Representatives of four Haines service organizations met Wednesday and discussed pooling volunteers and partnering to keep groups and events afloat in the face of aging memberships, declining volunteerism and a tightening economy.

The meeting drew about 15 representatives of the American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Emblem Club and Uglys of Haines, as well as Haines Borough mayor Stephanie Scott and state Rep. Bill Thomas, R-Haines.

Attendees agreed to meet again at 7 p.m. Aug. 29…