Club News 3-19-17

Oak Ridge FCE Homemakers

The Oak Ridge FCE Homemakers met Feb. 21 at the home of Melva Floyd in Oak Ridge. The meeting was called to order by President Jean Rehak. The devotional was given by Pat Hecht who read "Oh, Give Me Courage" by Hope C. Oberhelman. In honor of Valentine's Day, the group sang "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." There were 13 members and two guests present. Bea Bubulka joined the club as a transfer from an FCE group in the Bootheel. Minutes from the January meeting were read by Secretary Peggy Barks, and Pat Hecht gave the treasurer's report. Both were approved as read.

Under old business, Barbara Barks reported the club had bought insurance to cover the attendees at activities at the Elk's Lodge. Cost for the insurance was $250. Members were reminded of future meetings: All Club's Day on March 27; Spring District meeting May 2, with Cape County serving as hostesses and the afternoon program being presented by Habitat for Humanity; exhibit by FCE clubs to show activities each club is involved in to serve the community; leadership training at Farrar, Missouri, on April 10 which will include six sessions. A member displayed a card received from a military group in Pakistan, a recipient of some of the Christmas cards our group sent.

The program was given by Betty Dellinger, who discussed the "Healthy Heart" using the Hearthfire series.

The next meeting will be March 21 at the Elks Lodge.

Town and Country FCE

An international dinner of foods from England was the highlight of the Town and Country FCE Club meeting March 9 at the home of Linda Thompson. Sue Jones, Mary Klaproth and Linda Thompson were on the International Committee. Jones prepared booklets containing recipes of the food served, along with the history, map and flag of England for each member. The members each prepared a dish for the dinner. The menu included cheddar cheese soup, Yorkshire salad, bubble and squeak, shepherds pie, mushy peas, cabbage rolls, Yorkshire pudding, toffee and cinnamon apples, Queen Elizabeth's cake, scones and hot and iced tea. Of special note was Queen Elizabeth's cake is the only cake baked by Queen Elizabeth.

After dinner was enjoyed, the guest speaker, Sheku Mansaray, a student attending Southeast Missouri State University, presented a program on England. Mansaray is from London, England. He is a third generation living in England. He presented many interesting facts about the country. One significant fact he stated was the policemen in London do not wear guns. Sheku was accompanied by Tiffany Comfort, who is in charge of the international students.

After the program, a business meeting was held. In the absence of President Sue Jones, the meeting was presided over by Mary Klaproth. Linda Thompson gave the devotion, "Daily Prayers Dissolve Your Cares" by Helen Steiner Rice. A note was read from Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center that thanked the club for hosting a Valentine's Day Party and for the 17 lap pads and three weighted blankets given to the center. A note was also read from Karen Murphy, thanking the members for their kindness during her extended illness. Pennies for "Coins for Friendship" were collected.

All Clubs' Day was discussed, with 11 members planning to attend. Town and Country members are asked to bring vegetables and also an item for the silent auction. Linda Thompson will receive a 50-year pin and the Town and Country FCE Club will receive a 50-year certificate at the meeting. Programs will be presented on laughter yoga by Town and Country FCE member Betty Brown and low-impact exercises by Jeffrey Hawk.

Members signed up for the Spring Leader training sessions that will be held April 10 in Farrar, Missouri. Programs to be presented include matter of balance, cookie/cupcake decorating, saving the monarch butterfly, boost your brain, the do's and don'ts of food preservation and weatherizing your home. Members will car pool from the Jackson swimming pool, leaving at 8:45 a.m.

A motion was approved to give a memorial donation upon the death of any grandchildren of members of the club.

It was reported a successful work day was held Feb. 27 at the University of Missouri Extension Center, where several club members helped in the making of 36 weighted blankets and 20 lap pads.

All members brought a doll to be given to representatives and senators on Child Advocacy Day in Jefferson City, Missouri, on April 6.

Club Out will be at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at China House Buffet in Jackson.

The next meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. April 11, with Lois Seabaugh the hostess. Klaproth will present the program on boost your brain. Members are to bring Easter candy for treat sacks for the students at Cottonwood Residential Treatment Center and items for the Jackson Ministerial Alliance Food Pantry to the meeting.

Nancy Hunter Chapter NSDAR

The Nancy Hunter Chapter welcomed state officers for a tour of the 100th anniversary of the El Camino Real Markers in the state of Missouri on March 10. The Cape Girardeau marker is at the corner of William and Spanish streets. Donna Grantham welcomed those present; Carolyn Webb gave the invocation; Charlotte Slinkard introduced guests; Susan Bowman, state regent, gave greetings; John Mehner, president of the Cape Girardeau Chamber of Commerce and Brenda Newbern, director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau gave remarks; Lemira Parks and Carolyn Webb read a ceremony and placed a wreath at the marker.

Introduced were: Morgan Lake, recording secretary general; Susan Bowman, Missouri State Regent; Dayna Bishoff, Missouri State corresponding secretary; Lorilee Short, Missouri state treasurer; Deb Dollar, The Flag of the United States; Lemira Parks, Missouri trails chair; Brenda Yarbro, Southeast director and Honorary State Regents, Lemira Parks. Claudia Horne, regent, of the Captain Henry Whitener Chapter in Piedmont, Missouri was also in attendance.

Sons of the American Revolution, Bill Slinkard, Richard Webb and Steve Pledger also attended.

Nancy Hunter Chapter members present were Sue LaBruyere, Carol Cannon,Janet Stovall, Charlotte Slinkard, Donna Grantham and Carolyn Webb.

-- From staff reports