Club news 2/25/04

Young Americans 4-H Club

The Young Americans 4-H Club met Feb. 19 at Grace United Methodist Church. President Clint Heuer presided. Pledges were led by Tricia and Tyler Kirchdoerfer. Julia Weber read the minutes. Michael Weber gave the treasurer's report.

Horsemanship and dairy project meetings were held this month. The 4-H Camp will be held at Lake Wappapello July 14 through 16. The theme will be "Global Villages."

Lindsey Ostendorf gave a talk on nutrition. Micayla Gray showed how to make bacon-wrapped smokies, and Tricia Kirchdoerfer gave a demonstration on how to make meat loaf. Gary Schweer led the games.

Eastside Homemakers

The Eastside Homemakers Club met Feb. 18 at Riverside Regional Library.

Violet Reynolds read an article on the pattern for the flag. Maxine Southard had the devotional. The reading of the minutes was given by Betty Butler. Members brought donations for the food pantry. Phillip Pappas, D.C., gave a program.

The March 17 meeting will be held at the Branding Iron BBQ Restaurant in Jackson at 10:30 a.m.

Xi Nu Phi

The Xi Nu Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Feb. 17 at the home of Debbie Balsano, which included a rush and a salad supper. Information on Beta Sigma Phi was given to all prospective members.

Valentine secret pal gifts were exchanged. It was announced that Sandy Ross was the club's valentine queen.

The next meeting will be on Tuesday at the home of Cathy Pancoast.

Hobbs Chapel UMW

The Hobbs Chapel United Methodist Women met on Feb. 17 at the church. Chris Simmons presented a program on prayer and self-denial. Rosemary Whittard was hostess and served a meal in the tradition of Mardi Gras to commemorate Fat Tuesday.

Plans were made to serve refreshments for the Lenten service to be held on the first Sunday of Lent and for the chicken and dumpling dinner set for April 17.

The next meeting will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Grace United Methodist Church for the spring meeting and a program entitled "Exodus Moving Forward."

Oak Ridge 4-H Club

The Oak Ridge After School 4-H Club met Feb. 18 at the Oak Ridge School library. Tyler Maintz presided. Shelby Ray and Jorden Aden led the songs and pledges were led by Rebecca Ray and Nicole Newsom.

Aden and Ray gave project reports. Lindsey McIntyre talked about different countries we have adopted for the Global Village. The club will finish the Global Village on March 24.

Oak Ridge FCE

Oak Ridge FCE Club members collected $72 in merchandise and money for the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Bank, the club project for February.

Carole Jo Byrd reported volunteering to assemble the Cape Girardeau County Report, Community Successful Programs, to be entered in state competition in Columbia and awards being made by the FCE State Convention in September. Marilyn Retherford will prepare the county's report on literacy to also be judged.

Upcoming dates were announced for members: Jackson Manor birthday party, March 1; Cape County Council meeting, March 4; Leader Training Meeting, March 8; Tune Out Violence Name Collection, March 20; and All Club's Day, March 22.

April 5 has been set as the day for the Tune Out Violence campaign. This campaign is to create awareness and demand for quality children's programs. The members will also be helping parents be aware of the choices they make for children's viewing, and advocate children watching informational and educational programs. Pledges to tune out violence will be taken individually by the members and as a group at a stand at Jackson Wal-Mart on March 20.

Jackie Rutherford presented an informative program on pre-diabetes. She especially warned members to be responsible for their own recognition of diabetic symptoms that need to be addressed when visiting personal doctors.

Linda Freeman was hostess for the meeting where she used a valentine theme.

Roberts Homemakes Club

Following lunch at Delmonico's Restaurant, members of the Roberts Homemakers Club gathered at Riverside Regional Library for the February meeting.

Judy Bryant, president, opened the meeting. It was voted to give $20 to the Jackson District School for supplies for needy children.

Valentines were signed for a shut-in member and during the program, cookies were decorated as a gift to the library staff.

Valentine gifts were received from secret pals.

Items for the Ministerial Alliance food pantry will be brought to the March meeting.

American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met Feb. 11 for a lunch served by Juanita Cox and Muriel Day. Iola Amelunke called the meeting to order.

Reports were heard from chairpersons. The unit has sent money into state for six local girls to go to Missouri Girls' State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary in June.

Members brought school supplies for Operation Crayon currently in effect in Bosnia, Afghanistan and Iraq. A collection was taken up to be sent to Jefferson Elementary School for their student locker, along with Kleenex. Members were asked to remember Randy Seabaugh and William Blaylock who have served and will be serving in Iraq.

Frieda Howard told of a memorial service to remember fallen law officers. It will be held at Cape County flag pole area at 10 a.m. on May 14. Senior Day will be on June 18, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary School gymnasium.

A letter of appreciation was received from resident veteran Jim Chenowett and spouse, Ruth, for all the work the legion ladies do at Missouri Veterans Home.

Marilyn Ritter read an account of the four Army chaplains who gave their personal life jackets to four soldiers when the USS Dorchester sank off Greenland.

We will meet at Cape Town Assisted Living facility on March 10 for a tour and a lunch arranged by Julia Cowsert Thrower. A business meeting will follow.

-- From staff reports