Murray Woman's Club Executive Meeting Minutes May 2010

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB

Executive Committee Minutes

May 3, 2010

The Executive Committee of the Murray Woman’s Club met at the Club House on May 3, 2010. President Cynthia Barnes provided a special dinner for Board members preceding the meeting. She called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Twenty Board members were present with all departments represented.

Approval of the minutes of the April 2010 meeting were postponed until the June 2010 meeting.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:

Cynthia Barnes, president, dealt with the following items of business:

1. She asked the Corresponding Secretary to send a note to McDonald’s thanking them for furnishing ice for the Legislative fundraiser.

2. She reported on the recent KFWC convention. Four members attended. Martha Crafton was elected KFWC state treasurer.

3. The president thanked Sue White for her work on the Legislative Forum. A large number of people attended. The barbecue fundraiser netted about $___. Actual figures are not yet available.

4. Snack Bags for Poll Workers. The bags were packed before the meeting began. Members volunteered to deliver them. Alpha Department donated the bottles of water.

5. Calloway County High School Fundraiser. The president announced that the request for the use of the Club House without charge for the school’s fundraiser had been approved by the Executive Committee.

6. MWC Yard Sale. Jo Crass, Jo Farley, and Cynthia Barnes will serve as the planning committee for the May 22 fundraiser. Workers will be needed to take money and to bag the items. Sign-up sheets will be emailed. Items should be delivered (priced) to the Club House on May 21 from Noon until 6 p.m. The sale will be held from 8 a.m. until Noon on May 22. Cathy Pigg, treasurer, will deliver the money for change.

7. Yearbook. Department chairwomen need to get the information about programs, committees, as well as corrected member listings to Sondra Rice by June 15. Update your information in May.

8. Monthly Reports. These reports should be turned in at each Board meeting.

The president thanked all the Board for their help during her term of office.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president, reminded Board members that the special Memorial Service for members who have died during the past year will be held on May 27. Seven women will be remembered:Clover Cothan, Lula Bell Hodges, Opal Howard, Pauline McCoy, Martha Sue Ryan,Jan Weaver,Ruth Wilson.

Hostesses for the Salad Supper will be the Music Department. Providing the beverage and the bread will also be their responsibility. The Theta Department will decorate downstairs, and the Alpha Department will decorate upstairs. Bobbie also reported that the formation of a Juniorette MWC was making progress. The organization of the group will take place during this summer. The club will start in the fall. Gay Evans will be working with her.

Kathy Jo Stubblefield, second vice-president, reported on the student contest winners at the KFWC convention. There were 3 first place, 3 second place, and 1 third place.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer,stated that last month MWC has borrowed $____ on the bank loan. There were more rentals last month, and that helped financially. Three departments contributed money toward the payment on the roof: Garden, ___; Home $___; Alpha $__. Four of the ten departments have contributed their $__ toward the fundraiser expenses. The Beginning Cash Balance on April 1, 2010 was $___. Receipts were $___, and Disbursements were $____. The Ending Cash Balance on April 30, 2010 was $_____.

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS:

Alpha The department donated money to BBBS, and also donated $___ to CASA.

Creative Arts The department awarded two scholarships of $___ each.They also awarded more than $___ to art contest winners at the local schools.

Delta The department plans a tea party for their next meeting.

Garden The department held a Silent Auction at their last meeting.

Home The department is planning a tea party and fashion show for their next meeting.

Kappa The department donated $___ to CASA and $___ to Kids Against Hunger.

Sigma The department is working with the city parks administration to have a fence erected around the new playground equipment.

Music The department plans a scholarship fundraiser for May 18 “It’s Showtime.” There will be dinner and entertainment. Minimum of $__ donation. Call Kay Ray for table reservations/

Theta Pete Lancaster was on the program for their meeting.

Zeta The department baked two cakes for Hospice, donated $___ for the Forum fundraiser, $___ to Relay for Life, $___ to CASA, and $___ for the MWC Club House roof.

COMMITTEES:

Civic and Recycling The next “Make a Difference Day” will be May 15. Items accepted will be new & used books,eye glasses, ink cartridges, and batteries in addition to the regular items.

New Opportunity School Lillian Robertson reported that clothing for the school will be collected through May. She said another clothing drive will be held in September.

MOTION Martha Crafton moved that the clothing available be divided and sent to the appropriate place, either Berea or the Merryman House.Motion was seconded and passed. Members of the Home Department will help with sorting the clothing.

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Effie Kemp asked for washable cotton fabric which she can use for the Mission work. Fabric should be marked “For Effie” and taken to the First Methodist Church building.

The Silver Jewelry Sale will be held on Saturday May 8 at the Club House.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Committee Meeting
April 5, 2010

The Executive Committee of the Murray Woman’s Club met on April 5, 2010.
President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked the Recording Secretary to make a Roll Call. Nineteen Board members were in attendance, with all departments represented.

The minutes of the March 1, 2010, meeting were approved and filed for record
by the Recording Secretary.

OFFICERS’ REPORTS:

Cynthia Barnes, president,dealt with the following items of business:
1. Awards Program. She thanked those who had arranged the program and stated that there had been good attendance, as well as good response from parents.

2. Juniorette Club Proposal. Bobbie Weatherly presented a 10-point proposal which she and Gay Evans had developed.(Attached to filed minutes). They plan to consult with the appropriate school authorities. The Hazel Woman’s Club has already been consulted. They support the proposal.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that MWC accept the Juniorette Proposal as presented and begin implementation. The motion was seconded and accepted.

3. Hospice Fundraiser. Two desserts will be needed from each department. These desserts should be delivered to the United Methodist Church Activities Hall by 8 a.m. on April 20. Please use disposable containers.
NOTE TO DEPARTMENT CHAIRWOMEN: Please include your involvement in this activity in your monthly reports. Tickets are available at Hospital Gift Shop.

4. Yard Sale Funddraiser.This event is planned for Saturday May 22 from 8 a.m. until noon. Volunteers are needed to plan and staff the fundraiser. Jo Crass, Jo Farley, and Cynthia Barnes volunteered to be the planning committee. Items donated should be brought to the Club House (priced to sell) on Friday May 21.

5. Legislative Forum. Thursday, April 29, is the date for the Forum. The president asked the Board if they would like to make this also a fundraiser by having a meal available.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that MWC provide a meal of barbecue, buns chips, slaw, dessert, and drink for sale. Price to be determined. The motion was seconded and passed.

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that Kathy Jo Stubblefield and Kim Grasty get bids for the meat. quickly and that the president make the decision about purchasing. The motion was seconded and passed.

Gale Vinson will do decorations for the tables downstairs Bobbie Weatherly will make all the cole slaw. Department will bring the following desserts;, Alpha- brownies, Zeta-cookies, Creative Arts- brownies, Music & Sigma - cookies, Theta-brownies, Garden - cookies.

6. Snacks for Poll Workers. Snack Bags will be filled at the May Board meeting. Cost for the supplies is not to exceed $___. Sign-up sheets for delivery at the polls will be available at the May meeting.

7. No-Show Inaugural Ball. KFWC is trying to raise $___ for renovation of its first ladies’ miniature collection.

8. MWC History. Lois Pharris is working on this project. She needs typed reports of activities, written reports presented during Board meetings, nominating committee reports, contest reports

9. By-Laws Revision. The president stated that the current By-Laws need to be reviewed for possible revision. Martha Crafton, Pat Harrington, and Barbara Brandon were appointed to serve with Cynthia on the By-Laws Review Committee.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president, thanked Creative Arts and Delta department members for serving at the March General Meeting. She announced that the following women will be remembered at the May Memorial Service: Janice Weaver, Clover Cotham, Ruth Wilson, Opal Howard, Lula Belle Hodges, Pauline McCoy, and Martha Sue Ryan. Bobbie also thanked the Board for approving the Juniorette Proposal.

Kathy Jo Stubblefield, second vice-president,stated that all the First District winning entries have been sent to KFWC state convention for competition.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that “money is tight.” The Beginning Cash Balance on March 1, 2010, was $_____. Income was $___ and Disbursements were $___. The Ending Cash Balance on March 31, 2010, was $____

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that we take $____ from the approved loan amount and ay the minimum interest/payment each month. The motion was seconded and passed.


DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Alpha No final report yet on money made for Spelling Bee.

CA Donated $__ to Homeplace and $__ to Quarters for Headquarters.

Delta Selling My-Pans; donated money for Girl Scout cookies for overseas troops.

Garden Made $___ at the Spring Auction/Luncheon. Donated $___ for Club House roof.

Music Raised $___ for Relay for Life. Scholarship Fundraiser will be May 18.

Sigma Working with Park officials to add a fence around new equipment.

Theta Will hold an auction. Proceeds will go to 4-H camp.

Zeta Plan a landscaping program. Have elected new officers.


COMMITTEES:

Advisory Controls will now be switched from heating to air conditioning.


No new business. Adjournment was at 8:15 p.m.

Murray Woman’s Club
Executive Board Meeting – March 25, 2010

The March General Meeting of the Murray Woman’s Club was held on March 25, 2010 and was the meeting at which state contest prizes were awarded First vice-president Kathy Jo Stubblefield. Special awards were presented to the following MWC Club members: Lisa Kim (Newcomer of the Year, Pat McMullen (Volunteer of the Year), and Rebecca Rutledge (Club Woman of the Year). The complete list of those who were winners in both the Arts & Crafts Contest and the Short Story/Poetry Contest is attached to the filed Club minutes.

The regular business meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President

Cynthia Barnes. At this time the minutes of the September General Meeting were approved and filed for record.

Departments represented were Alpha (3), Creative Arts (5), Delta (3), Garden

(2), Kappa (1), Music (12), Sigma (1), Theta (4), Zeta(1).

The president dealt with the following issues:

1. Accessing the Club’s Google Account and the MWC website

2. Opportunity to attend the KFWC meeting in April

3. Nominating Committee Report:

President: Bobbie Weatherly

First vice-president: Linda Cherry

Second vice-president: Kathy Jo Stubblefield

Secretary: Virginia Randolph

Treasurer: Cathy Pigg

MOTION: Barbara Brandon moved that the announced slate be accepted by acclamation.

The motion was seconded and passed.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that the Beginning Cash Balance on February l, 2010, was $_____. Receipts were $_________ and Disbursements were $____.The Ending Cash Balance on February 28, was $_____.

NOTE: This information was also presented at the March 1 Executive Board Meeting.

DEPARTMENTAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ALPHA The department will hold a Spelling Contest at Curris Center.Admission is $_.

MUSIC The department has Relay for Life purple ribbons for sale. Also they will have their fundraiser Bake Sale at Noon on April 3 in front of the Kroger store. Their Music Scholarship Fundraiser will be held on May 18 at 6:30 p.m. with dinner and musical entertainment. Minimum suggested donation:$__.

DELTA The department is selling tickets to the Hospice luncheon and fashion show on April 20 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tickets are $__.

SIGMA Members are meeting with the Murray Parks Department concerning adding a fence around the new play equipment.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

February's Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Murray Woman’s Club
Executive Board Meeting – February 1, 2010

The Executive Board Meeting of the Murray’s Woman’s Club was called to order by President Cynthia Barnes on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 6:35 p.m.

All departments were represented except Sigma.

The minutes were approved.

President Barnes reported on the following:

State reports are completed, in the mail, and available for reading

Items will again be collected in February for Needline

Asked Department Chairs to report any 50-year members as soon as possible as Cynthia needs to order pin. Fifty year membership includes any years in a Federated Club not just Murray.

Encouraged everyone to wear red on February 5 for AHA Heart Month

Executive Committee approved the Murray Woman’s Clubhouse ad which appeared in the bridal insert in the Murray Ledger and Times at a cost of $____.

Asked whether the club should hold a political forum since local elections will be held in May. Discussion followed. Martha Joiner moved that the Murray Woman’s Club hold a political forum some time the last of April or first of May. The motion was seconded by Martha Crafton and approved.

Martha Crafton stated that a spring jewelry sale will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the clubhouse.

Bobbie Weatherly, First Vice President, stated that the Federation Contest Awards program would be held at the General Meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6:00 p.m. Hostesses will be the Delta and Creative Arts Departments. Each department is asked to bring 3 dozen cookies and the hostesses will provide the punch.

Vice President Weatherly also stated that the Memorial Service for those club members who have passed away this year will be held on Thursday, May 27 at 6:00 p.m. The following will be remembered: Martha Sue Ryan, Zeta; Pauline McCoy, Zeta; Clover Cotham, Garden; Jan Weaver, Delta; Opal Howard, Theta and Ruth Wilson, Alpha and Garden.

Vice President Weatherly stated that she and Gay Evans had entertained an idea of starting a Juniorette club made up of 5 to 6 high school girls from Murray and Calloway County. After much discussion, Barbara Brandon made the following motion:

That Bobbie and Gay investigate the partnering with the Hazel Woman’s Club for the formation of a Juniorette Club to include the Calloway County and Murray City Schools, meet with school officials, and present a plan at the March or April Executive Board Meeting. Motion seconded by Jackie Helm and carried.

Kathy Jo Stubblefield, Second Vice President, stated that the Arts and Crafts contests information for the local level had been mailed to the State Chair. She asked each Department Chair to see that all 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners bring their winning entries back to the clubhouse prior to the March 25 General Meeting for display. First place winners will be asked to leave their entries after the meeting to be taken to April’s KFWC Annual State Convention. She stated that the short story and poetry entries had been judged. There were 162 student entries and 1 adult entry. She thanked the Alpha Department for their help in judging. Letters had been sent to the parents of the winning entries and the school principals inviting them to the March awards meeting.

Cathy Pigg, Treasurer, reported the following:

$_____ – Balance in Bank

Kroger receipts for 2009 were $_____. Since June of 2009 we have received $_____ in rebates. Paid $____ on loan balance

Martha Crafton presented $____ from the sale of cookbooks.

Martha Crafton moved that $_____ be used to pay on the loan. Motion seconded by and carried.


The following departments reported:

Alpha – Judged Short Story and Poetry Contests. An adult spelling bee will be held on March 29 at the Curris Center. The entry fee for each team is $___ and the registration deadline is March 15. Admission for spectators is $___. Anybody in the community can be on a team.

Creative Arts – Department wishes to have Student Art Contest winners for Murray and Calloway Schools displayed downstairs during the March awards meeting upstairs. Gale Vinson moved that the Creative Arts Department be allowed to display their student art entries downstairs the evening of the March 25 before the General Club meeting. Kim Grasty seconded and the motion was approved.

Martha Crafton moved that the First Place winners in the Creative Arts Department Student Arts Contest be recognized at the end of the Arts and Crafts Awards presentation held at the March General meeting. Gay Evans seconded and the motion carried.

Delta – No Report

Garden – Do not meet in January or February. Next meeting is March 4 with program by Dr. Williams of the Horticulture Department.

Home – Delivered collected clothing for Merryman House

Kappa – Evening of Chocolate Delights will be held February 11. Cost is $___. Half of the proceeds with go to CASA

Music – Todd Hill, Director of the Murray State Jazz Bands, and singer Kayla Dunn presented the January meeting. The department had the piano tuned for $___ and gave a $___ donation to the Murray State Jazz band.

Sigma – No report

Theta – January Program was to be given by Ginny Harper, but she was unable to attend. At the February meeting, members will go to a “surprise place” and have lunch.

Zeta – Have a new member, Ellen Watson, and a potential member. At their January meeting, Christine Warren from the Wellness Center presented exercises that could be done sitting down.



Membership Chair, Gay Evans, plans to hold a membership function in August. All departments will be asked to participate.

Gale Vinson, Fun Committee Chair, gave out “Red Trivia Questions” for members to play.

Lois Pharris stated that the next Make a Difference Day would be March 27.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.

January's Executive Board Meeting Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Meeting
January 4, 2010

The Executive Board of the Murray Woman’s Club met at the Club House on January 4, 2010. President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 and requested that the recording secretary call the roll. Seventeen Board members were present, with all departments except Home represented.

The president asked for a report on the December 2009 minutes from the reviewing committee. The minutes were approved without correction and filed for record.


OFFICERS’ REPORTS:

Cynthia Barnes, president,dealt with the following items of business:
1. 2009 Departmental Reports. All reports should be in so that the state report can be prepared this month.

2. The president expressed thanks to Martha Crafton for collecting and delivering the items to the VA Hospital in Nashville.

3. 50 Year-Members. Departmental chairwomen were asked to check with their members to determine if any of them are 50-Year Members. Names should be reported to the president.

4. Special Collections. The January and February special collections will be for Need Line.

5. Red For AHA Heart Month. The president asked the Board to encourage all club members to wear red on February 5.

6. May Memorial Service. The names of active and associate members who have died during this past year should be given to Bobbie Weatherly. Please be diligent about this task.

7. Nominating Committee. The following committee was elected to nominate a slate officers for 2010 -2011: Martha Crafton, Advisory Committee; Martha Joiner, Executive Committee; Renee Buckingham and Kim Grasty, representing departments; Gay Evans, Standing Committees.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president, emphasized the importance of making sure that no deceased member is overlooked for the Memorial Service. Active and Associate Members who died between January 2009 and December 2009 will be memorialized.

Kathy Jo Stubblefied, second vice-president, reported that all entries have been collected for the Short Story/Poetry Contest. She said that she has received 159 student entries. Awards will be announced for both the Arts & Crafts and the Short Story/Poetry Contests at the March General Meeting.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, distributed the financial reports. The Beginning Cash Balance for December l, 2009, was $_____. The Receipts for that time
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period were $_____, and Disbursements were $_____. The Ending Cash Balance for December 31 was $_____. She said that $_____ was paid on the loan during December and that the remaining balance on the loan is $_____. The Sigma Department also contributed money to pay on the loan.

MOTION: Martha Crafton moved that MWC pay $___ this month on the current loan balance.
The motion was seconded and passed.



DEPARTMENT NEWS:

Alpha
The department adopted a family (from list at Family Resource Center), wrapped and delivered gifts to them. The group will judge the entries for Short Story/Poetry contest at their January meeting.

Creative Arts
The women participated in the Club’s Open House in December.

Garden
The department made a trip to Paris, TN, to see the Christmas tree display.

Kappa
The recent Tour of Homes earned over $_____. The Department has already donated $____ to Hospice House.

Music
The Ensemble donated $____ which they had received for their recent performances to the Music Department Scholarship Fund.

Sigma
The annual Breakfast at Santa was challenging. The money earned from the project has not yet been tabulated.



STANDING COMMITTEES:

Advisory
Tracey Wortham reported that it is now time for the lower level floor to be stripped and waxed.

MOTION: Martha Joined moved that MWC allocate $250 to pay David Proctor to
strip and wax the floor.
The motion was seconded and passed.


APPOINTED COMMITTEES:

History
Lois Pharris asked that department chairs (or the person they have appointed) should turn in the history of their departments as soon as possible.


NEW BUSINESS:

The president announced that MWC donated a $400 In-Kind gift to Hospice.
The in-kind gift was the use of the club house without a fee.

The president appointed Judy Kelso, Kim Grasty, and Martha Joiner as a special committee to gather information about a Christmas Tree Exhibition Fundraiser this year.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.


DATES TO REMEMBER:
February Executive Board Meeting Monday, February 1, 6:30 p.m.
Evening of Chocolate Delight Thursday, February 11
General Meeting/Contest Awards Night Thursday, March 25, 6:00 p.m.

Novembers' Executive Board Meeting Minutes

MURRAY WOMAN’S CLUB
Executive Board Meeting
November 2, 2009

The Executive Committee of the Murray Woman’s Club met on Monday, November 2,
2009. President Cynthia Barnes called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and asked the recording secretary to call the roll. Twenty-three members were present, and all departments were represented.

The president asked for approval of the October 2009 minutes by committee.
The minutes were approved without correction and filed for record.


OFFICERS’ REPORTS

President Cynthia Barnes discussed the following items:
1. Shop and Share Event. No formal report was available. However, participants indicated they considered the contribution was better than last year.

2. Fall Conference. The attendance was lower than last year, but the luncheon fundraiser still showed a profit. First District Governor Pat Harrington presented a check for $___ to Treasurer Cathy Pigg.

3. KFWC Treasurer Nomination. Martha Crafton’s has been nominated by MWC to serve in this state position.

4. Monthly Reports. The president requested that all reports for this year be turned in at the December Board meeting.

5. Beehive. Please report any purchases (along with receipts) bought at the Fall Conference.

6. The president reminded department chairwomen that nominations for Club Woman of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year will be voted on at the December board meeting. Departments are to have
their candidate’s name and short biography of her ready to present at this time.

7. Christmas Party for Girls’ Home. The president asked for discussion.

MOTION: Kim Grasty moved that MWC have the Christmas Party with finger foods and $__-$__ gifts for the residents of the Girls’ Home at the December Board meeting. Party will begin at 5:30 p.m. with meeting to follow. The motion was seconded and approved.
NOTE: Cathy Pigg will get needed information about the number of girlsand sizes. Cynthia will e-mail the information to the Board.

8. LEADS candidate. Bobbie Weatherly was selected to be the candidate for MWC.

The president reminded board members of the Veterans’ Project donations.
November is collection month. All items should be given to Martha Crafton before the December board meeting. Take them to her home.

Bobbie Weatherly, first vice-president said that the Holiday Open House will be Sunday, December 6, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Kappas will chair the committee. Sigmas will decorate upstairs and the side door; Home will
decorate downstairs. Each department should provide 3 dozen (NOTE: CHANGE FROM 4 DOZEN) cookies, already arranged on a plate. Label your plate. Make it one that is not a family heirloom.

Kathy Jo Stubblefied, second vice-president, distributed a handout which listed the Arts & Crafts winners for the First District Contest. All participants will receive a certificate. First, second, and third place
awards will be given out at the General Meeting in March, 2010. Rules for the Short Story/Poetry Contests have been e-mailed to department chairwomen. Submissions are due by January 4. Send directly to Kathy Jo or to your department chairwoman.

Cathy Pigg, treasurer, reported that Sigma Department has donated $___ to help pay off MWC’s loan. She stated that the Beginning Balance for October 2009 was $_____. Receipts for the month were $_____ and Disbursements were $_____, leaving an Ending Balance of $_____. The treasurer also reminded department chairwomen that some departments still owed their $__ for food costs at the Fall Conference. This money should be paid to Governor Harrington.

Additional Business:
The president called attention to the special event at the MWC Club House on Sunday, November 8, from Noon to 4:00 p.m. This event will feature women business owners and will also serve as a membership drive. Gay Evans needs a representative from each department for each hour of the event because MWC will also have a recruitment table.



DEPARTMENT REPORTS:

Creative Arts
Their Bazaar on October 24 earned $1700 which will be used for their scholarship fund.

Delta
The department members are still selling PAN cookware and will have a table at the November 8 Club House event.

Garden
The women are collecting sox for the Veterans’ Project.

Home
The members visited Glendale Place recently. Their Luncheon/Silent Auction will be held on November er 19 at 11:00 p.m. All are invited.

Kappa
The department held a Pink Party to increase awareness of breast cancer. The Tour of Homes is scheduled for Sunday,December 13, from 1-4 p.m. Advance tickets may be purchased from any department member for $__.

MUSIC
The September meeting was a Potato Bar Fundraiser which earned $___. The amount will be divided between Relay for Life and the music contest and scholarship fund.

Sigma
Breakfast with Santa will be held on December 12 from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Tickets will cost $__.

Theta
The department has two new members. They had a representative from Land Between the Lakes to speak at a department meeting recently.

Zeta
The Zetas have bought a brick to held build Hospice House. Chairwoman Barbara Brandon was a guest recently on the Joe Pat James radio program. They have two prospective members.


COMMITTEE REPORTS:

ADVISORY
Tracey Wortham had nothing to report on the MWC facility. She did encourage board members to invite to attend the November 8 event at the Club House and to encourage their department members to come.

FUN
Gale Vinson presented two activities which can be used at the departmental meetings.

NOTE: Martha Crafton still has a few Kroger Cards for sale.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.



DATES TO REMEMBER:

Silver Jewelry Sale Fundraiser Saturday,November 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Holiday Open House Sunday, December 6, 2 - 4 p.m.
December Executive Board Meeting Monday, December 7, 5:30 -8:00 p.m.
Breakfast With Santa Saturday,December 12, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Tour of Homes Sunday, December 13