The August meeting of Starlite FCE was held at the Yeager Building on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.  President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order and led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.  Ten members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered for 236 hours, and had recycled 160 pounds since their last meeting.

 

Thank you, letters were read from Betty Johnson, Byron Fry and ShowMe Christian Youth Home.  Glenda Miller acknowledged Delphine Parks and Jackie Warren’s birthdays.  Doris Ericson gave the treasurer’s report and announced that the Bake Sale at the Fair had raised $285.00 to go toward the scholarship fund.  Doris also announced that our club had won the hay bale decorating contest and received third in the scarecrow contest.

 

Before the meeting the members filled gift bags with snack foods to be presented to the Police department, Fire department, Sheriff department, the EMT’s, the ER and the walk-in clinic personnel.  They also signed cards thanking them for their service to our community.  Members also signed cards for Deb Lust and Nolene Whiteside.

 

Glenda Miller reported on the highlights from the Flash newsletter and announced that election of officers would be in January.  It was also announced that dues are due in October.

 

Doris Ericson moved the meeting be adjourned, Letha Johnson seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.

 

After the meeting Karen Peery presented the lesson Advanced Wishes to the members.  Karen had also prepared a display, that was in the Meyers building during the fair.  The display contained forms for people to take home and fill out to have their lasts wishes on record.  One hundred forms were distributed.

 

Refreshments prepared by Karen Peery, Betty Johnson and Glenda Miller consisting of parfaits, caramel corn, chocolate dessert, mints and water were enjoyed by the all.

 

Prepared by

Terri Williams