Club news 4/26/06

Church Women United

The April 7 meeting of Church Women United met at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Kathy Malone, a member of St. Mark's, gave the Bible Study on Matthew 21:18-22.

Michele Moon, president, asked for the minutes to be read which were approved. Martha Sanderson gave the treasurer's report.

Reports for past events were given. The World Day of Prayer which was held at Evangelicial UCC with Joyce King and Sanderson as leaders. Speaker was Irene Ayieko who is from Kenya but is living in Cape Girardeau. Joyce Zschille reported that the Jackson World Day of Prayer was held at the First General Baptist with 65 attending.

Moon reported about the State Assembly held in Jefferson City, Mo., in March. She thanked all who had worked so hard. The presentations were good and were given by three young women who brought life to the meeting. Deb Tracy suggested that we make plans for a local mini retreat and present the programs again. It was a meaningful time.

A blood drive was sponsored by CWU for the 29th year at the South Mount Auburn Red Cross facility.

The Mayor's Prayer Breakfast will be May 4 starting at 6 a.m. for breakfast and the program at 6:45 a.m. at La Croix United Church on Lexington Drive. May Friendship Day will be held at the Salvation Army. There will be a light supper served with a program following. Barbara Yallaly is the leader and a Mexican theme will be used. The group was asked to bring items for the Cape Area Family Resource Center and also Beanie Babies for the Southeast Missouri Network Against Sexual Violence.

The CROP sale and luncheon will be held July 14 at Centenary United Methodist Family Life Center. Carol Simon asked for new ideas for items to sell. The profits realized from the CROP sale will be donated to Church World Service, Young Life and the Scholarship fund that is given each year.

Tracy reported that a young couple has moved into the Young Life house next to First Presbyterian in Jackson and will be working with the youth.

Joe Thrower from the Festival of Sharing would like to have a quilt display here in Cape Girardeau. These are quilts that will be auctioned off at Festival of Sharing in October. These quilts are donated by individuals, church groups and other groups. This is the 25th year for the festival in Sedalia, Mo. The money made from the quilt auction go to Church World service to purchase blankets to be used all over the world after a disaster.

The next meeting will be May 5 at the Salvation Army at 6 p.m.

Arnsberg 4-H Club

The Arnsberg 4-H Club met April 6 at Trinity Lutheran Hall in Friedheim with 18 members, five leaders and three guests present.

Kaycie Seyer and Tyler Lappe, president, led the meeting. Brent Seyer led the pledges. Cody Hahs and Hunter Seyer led the songs. Chelsea and Rachel Seyer led the group in a bunny bingo game.

Important upcoming dates were discussed by the group.

Duston Oehl reported on his computer, poultry and rabbit project group meetings. Ethan Seyer reported on the beef group's trip to Columbia, Mo., for livestock judging. Hunter Seyer reported on his bucket calf meeting. Kelly Hahs had a cake decorating meeting. Dakota Oehl had poultry and woodworking meetings. Lappe reported on junior leaders. The T-shirt committee finalized orders for club shirts.

The next meeting will be at 2 p.m. May 7 at Trinity Lutheran Hall in Friedheim. The group will hold local achievement at that time.

Capaha Scottish Rite Women's Club

The April meeting of the Capaha Scottish Rite Women's Club convened at the Frontier restaurant in Fruitland with nine members and three guests present. Luella Armstrong presided over the meeting.

Norma Yost, program chairman, and Doris Hurst, hostess, carried out an Easter theme. They led the group in playing "Easter With the Right Family."

Cynthina Alfaro read "A Easter Dream," which was written by James Wibbenmeyer of Perryville, Mo.

The location of the Monday meeting will be announced later; Lillian Birkman will be the hostess, Mary Mouser will be the program chairman.

Nancy Hunter Chapter of NSDAR

The Nancy Hunter Chapter of NSDAR met April 19 in The Hirsch Room at Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Regent Sharon Rowland led the group in the opening ritual with the help of the chaplain, Lois Spalding.

Mary Lou Lett introduced Dr. Frank Nickell speaking to the group about "Cape Girardeau sense of Neighborhoods" as each area of the town was being settled.

The minutes were read by recording secretary, Catherine Allison and Ruth Lang, treasurer, gave the report of amount in treasury. Both were accepted by the group.

Lang also told of the group donating $100.00 to Fort D restoration for a new flag pole. Edna Ruth Fischer said $150 had been added to donation for the Flag Pole by the DSA.

We had as our guest, prospective member, Glenda Seabaugh. Maxine Mitchner was welcomed into the group as a new member.

Edna Ruth Fischer reported the next meeting will be at the Cape Girardeau County Country Club with the luncheon at noon, as the last meeting before our summer break.

Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE

The April Meeting of the Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE met in regular session at the home of Nelda Crader with Billie Criddle giving the devotion on "Sermons We See." Marilyn Retherford led in singing Easter Parade and a game, Easter Word Hunt. There were nine members present.

Retherford and her granddaughter had recently visited Ruby Hitt and husband in keeping with the Adopted Family Project. Hitt reported that she had visited Meb Floyd and her husband. Carole Jo Byrd volunteered to go visit Floyd this month and to take her 40-year certificate and pin to her.

Mary Dee Ford and husband, also an adopted family, were reported not well.

Retherford and Criddle took paper products the club donated to the Jackson Food Pantry. Thank-you cards were received and read for telephone cards that had been provided to two American soldiers serving in Iraq.

Favorable comments were made by all members attending the recent All Clubs Day.

Final plans were made for the District FCE Meeting to be Thursday in Jackson. Auction items and breakfast pastries will be furnished by Crader and Rehak. Seven from the club plan to attend.

Hitt and Retherford reported giving clothing to different organizations.

Honoring National Day of the Family will include Retherford purchasing books for babies to be given when they visit the Health Department.

Club members reviewed the score card for the honor and award given them for third place in the Cape Girardeau County Competition.

A decision was made that giving books for babies at the health department would be the month's project.

Workers for the Jackson Manor Birthday Party will be Crader, Betty Dellinger and Retherford. For the Missouri Veterans Home Bingo, Jean Rehak will represent our club.

Dellinger gave an informative program on domestic violence.

Sedgewickville UMW

The April meeting of the Sedgewickville United Methodist Women was held on April 12; Pete Shrum presided with 14 members present.

Shrum noted the following date for members to remember: UMW rummage sale, 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

After receiving two estimates, the UMW voted to have concrete poured for an outdoor basketball court on church property.

Sarah Stewart will also complete an entrance sign for the Fellowship Hall.

The group decided to move the Chicken and Dumpling and Ham Supper from spring to fall; it will be held Oct. 28.

A thank-you note from the Senior Food Pantry was read.

Shrum shared the Mission Moments and Bible reading from Psalms.

Anita Hahs gave the program on prayer and self-denial. A special offering was collected for repairing the UMW Missions.

Xi Nu Phi

The Xi Nu Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 18 at El Torero restaurant in Jackson.

Linda Biri gave details about the Order of the Rose honor for members of 15 consecutive years in Beta Sigma Phi. Six members are eligible.

Members voted on the woman of the year.

A new chapter is being formed by members of Xi Nu Phi.

-- From staff reports