The December meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Yeager building at the Bourbon County Fair ground.  President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order.  Vice President Joyce Allen led the members in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.  Twelve members were in attendance.  They reported that they had volunteered for sixty-eight hours and had recycled twenty pounds.

 

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, Doris Ericson gave the treasurer’s report and Karen Peery reported that the Bourbon County Council had met and discussed the Fall Meeting for next year, Bourbon County will be hosting it in Bronson.  It was also reported that the Spring Area meeting will be held in Humboldt next year.

 

New Business consisted of Glenda updating the club on the FCE newsletter articles and Wreaths across America.  Claudia Wheeler informed the club that Wreaths across America may offer a two for one offer early in the year and suggested that we approve to take advantage of the offer if they have it again next year.  Claudia Wheeler moved that we preapprove money to purchase two wreaths for the price of one, Betty Johnson seconded the motion, motion approved.  Claudia also passed around the address for Walter Reid Army Medical Center so that we could send Christmas cards to veterans in the hospital.  Glenda Milled asked for volunteers to fill out the program books for the coming year.  Karen Peery, Joyce Allen and Terri Williams volunteered.  It was also discussed where to meet next year.  Presbyterian Village will be available to meet in the community room.  Del Parks moved that we start meeting at the Presbyterian Village next year, Doris Ericson seconded the motion, motion carried.  Deb Lust, moved that the meeting be adjourned, Claudia Wheeler seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.

 

Before the meeting the members put together thirty-nine gift bags for the Tri-Valley clients.  The bags contained mugs filled with Chex mix, two pairs of socks and gloves, popcorn and hot chocolate mix packets, and a variety of candy.  The members also enjoyed a delicious carry in dinner before the meeting. During the dinner a collection was taken up to be presented to Preferred Living.

 

After the meeting the club enjoyed a white elephant exchange and a couple of Christmas games prepared by Glenda Miller.

 

Prepared by

Terri Williams