The January meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Presbyterian Village meeting room.  Vice President Joyce Allen called the meeting to order and led the Club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect.

Thirteen member and two guests were in attendance.  The members reported that they had volunteered eighteen hours and had recycled ten pounds.  The meeting of the previous meeting was read and approved.  Doris Ericson presented the treasurer’s report.  Doris reported that the club members had donated $160 to Preferred Living and that she had forwarded the money along with $80 donated by others.  Doris Moved that the Club purchase our Wreaths across America this month since you can get two for the price of one.  Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried.

Karen Peery presented some coloring books she had from the American Legion that we may use for our Citizenship project.  Terri Williams was going to inquire if we could reproduce them and report at the next meeting.  Letha Johnson moved that the meeting be adjourned, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried, meeting adjourned.

After the meeting Claudia Wheeler and Ida Ford presented the lesson on Operation Christmas Child along with the help of Donna Burschell.  Claudia and Donna had recently traveled to North Caroline to help with the packing and shipping of the Shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.  The club received many tips and ideas of items to make and pack.

Refreshments of Sunflower cupcakes, mints, coffee and water was provided by Betty Johnson and Joyce Allen and enjoyed by all.

Prepared by

Terri Williams