The October meeting of the Starlite FCE was held at the Yeager building on the Bourbon County Fairgrounds. President Glenda Miller called the meeting to order. Joyce Allen led the club in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and the club collect. Thirteen members were in attendance and reported that they had volunteered 186 hours and had recycled 1230 pounds.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Thank you letters from Shirley Palmer and the Fort Scott library were read. Doris Ericson presented the Treasurer’s report. Karen Peery announced that she and Doris Ericson had attended the State FCE convention in Newton, Kansas. Doris Ericson was selected as the Kansas Heart of FCE winner, and Starlite received third place at the State level for their program in the education category for the lesson “Where is the Top of the World.”
Birthday cards were signed for Joyce Gobl and Clarice Russell, and Leanna Taylor was given a belated birthday recognition.
Old business consisted of the Fall Follies that will be held November 1st at 3:30 in Moran and the Area recognition day November 3rd in Parsons.
It was announced that the Buddy Poppy distribution will be November 4th and 5th at G &W and Walmart. Deb Lust passed around a sheet to sign up to volunteer to help.
New Business consisted of Joyce Allen moving that we purchase a wreath for Wreaths across America and to donate to the Wounded Warriors, Claudia Wheeler seconded the motion, motion carried. Betty Johnson moved that the club reimburse Karen Peery $25 for the cost of the gift basket for the State convention, Deb Lust seconded the motion, motion carried.
Before the meeting member prepared bags to go to area veterans in Nursing homes, assisted living and to member of the VFW and American Legion in honor of veteran’s day. Snack bags was also prepared for the Tri-Valley clients.
Deb Lust announced that the VFW would be have a ceremony at the National Cemetery on November 11th at 11:00 honoring veterans. There will also be a free will lunch at the VFW after the ceremony at the National Cemetery.
Deb Lust moved that the meeting be adjourned, Joyce Allen seconded the motion, meeting adjourned.
After the meeting Jackie Warren presented the lesson of “Cooking for One or Two,” and handed out recipes for desserts for one. The members enjoyed refreshments of assorted vegetable appetizers, cookies, nuts and water provided by Del Parks and Jackie Warren.
Prepared by
Terri Williams