The October meeting of Starlite FCE was held at the Presbyterian Village meeting room. President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order and vice president Joyce Allen led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the club collect. Eleven members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered twelve hours and had recycled 1305 pounds.
Letha Johnson was recognized for having a birthday. Glenda read a Thank You note for sponsoring a Fair premium from Miles Pollock. Karen Peery presented the treasurer’s report.
Glenda presented information on the poppy honoring Veterans. She informed us that it is to be worn on the right side and that the red represents the blood shed and black center is for those who died and the green leaves represent the grassy fields. Deb Lust announced that the speaker for the Veterans Day event will be Retired Sergent Arnold Skofield at the VFW Post and will be speaking on the Viet man Era. The VFW will be hosting a ham and bean dinner. Deb also informed the club about the Honor Flights.
Old business consisted of Glenda reminding the club to fill out and return their insurance benefit card. New business consisted of Glenda announcing that the district meeting will be in Parsons and that Bourbon County is responsible for providing breakfast. LeAnna Taylor, Karen Peery and Deb Lust volunteered to provide quick bread, Joyce Allen will bring juice and Glenda Miller will bring muffins.
Before the meeting the members put together gift bags to present to veterans in the area.
Refreshments of pumpkin dessert, candy and drinks were provided by Glenda and Angela and enjoyed by all.
Prepared By: Terri Williams