Club news 5-8-16

New McKendree UMW

The New McKendree United Methodist Women met April 16 in the church fellowship hall with 25 members present. The meeting was called to order by Mary Klaproth, president, followed by the unit reciting the UMW Purpose.

The program was presented by Scott Sprandel from Saxony Village. He spoke about programs and opportunities offered at the Saxony Village Retirement Community.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Pam Buck, secretary, and approved as read. No correspondence was received. Marilyn Fronabarger, treasurer, gave a treasurer's report of $2,910.80 local funds on hand.

Penny Duperier and Amanda Bond gave a report on the Mobile Day Camp to be held at New McKendree UMC July 4 through 8. They expressed a need for lunch preparation and members to host the camp staff. After the report, the unit discussed how we could participate. Doris Dace made a motion that the UMW assemble meals all week. Bonnie Blechle seconded the motion. Motion passed.

All units are encouraged to make a donation to the Legacy Fund, which honors the 150 years UMW has been in existence and will be celebrated in 2019. Julie Combs made a motion that our unit give $150 and challenge each circle to give $18.89 (UMW was established in 1889). Motion seconded by Blechle. Motion passed.

Chairperson reports:

Program resources: Klaproth reported four new books have been placed in the library.

Spiritual growth: Julie Combs gave the devotional titled "Making lemonade out of lemons."

Social action: Blechle reminded the group the April collection was for the Jackson School District and it had been suggested to give to the Backpacks for Friday program. The May offering is for the food pantry.

Outreach: Blechle said Sue Ann Smith has been visiting at Saxony Lutheran.

Education and interpretation: Shirley Patterson reported books to be studied at mission U this year.

Bereavement: Blechle reported a meal had been served to the Winnie Dumey family.

Linda Thompson gave a brief report on the legislative event held March 8 and 9.

Six members attended the spring district meeting April 2 at New Salem United Methodist Church. New McKendree was presented the Five Star Mission Giving and a Love certificate for completing items on the Mission Today report.

The Esther Circle will host the Jackson Manor birthday party on Monday.

The Esther Circle won the attendance ribbon for the meeting.

UMW weekend will be observed May 21 and 22. Combs has agreed to be the speaker. This year it will cost $25.49 per minute to burn the mission candle. Patterson will talk about Mission Ribbons.

Combs would like the circles to furnish lunches for the UMW 100-Mile Yard Sale work days. Glenda Faber is in charge of the September unit program and would like to have a style show with members wearing items they purchased at the yard sale.

Doris Dace, who attended the legislative event, will be reading a portion of the Charter for Racial Justice at meetings.

Klaproth closed the meeting with a reading from the Prayer Calendar.

Refreshments were served by the Esther Circle.

Nancy Hunter Chapter NSDAR

The Nancy Hunter Chapter NSDAR met on April 27 at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. Chapter member Kaye Hamblin presented the program, "Finding Julia," based on her recent book. The business meeting followed the program.

The National Defense Message was given by Jan McClanahan, secretary. Sue LeBruyere read the minutes of the March meeting. Ruth Lang, treasurer, gave the treasurer's report. The President General's message, read by vice regent Carolyn Webb, noted that the limited use of Y-DNA may now be used in the DAR lineage process and the first membership application has been approved using DNA as evidence to supplement genealogical research. Four prospective members are working on application papers.

A report on the Missouri State Conference held in Saint Charles, Missouri, was given by attendees Charlotte Slinkard, regent, Carolyn Webb and Lang. The chapter was recognized for 100 percent participation in the President General's Project.

Jacob Edwards of Notre Dame Regional High School, sponsored by the chapter, won second place in the state DAR Good Citizen contest.

The DAR American History Award will be presented to a junior at the Cape Girardeau Central High School awards night. In addition, an Excellence in American History Award will be given to an outstanding student at Cape Girardeau Central Junior High School, Trinity Lutheran School, St. Mary Cathedral School and St. Vincent DePaul School.

The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for 2016-2018. They will be installed at the May 20 luncheon at the Cape Girardeau Country Club.

Cape Girardeau County FCE taste testing

Twenty-four members of Cape County FCE clubs and three employees from the University of Missouri Extension Center in Jackson met on Monday at the Extension Center to share recipes sent to the clubs for evaluation. "Today's Farmer" magazine asked each club to test some recipes using apples for possible publication.

Members had to prepare each recipe as it was written (mistakes included) and bring it to the center for taste testing. Judges (taste testers) rated each recipe, using specific numbers, according to the following guidelines: Appearance of the finished dish -- is it appealing to the eye; taste of the finished dish -- would it be one you'd serve your family for Sunday dinner or take to potluck; and does it serve the number it stated? A total of 70 points was possible.

Thirty-one recipes were tested. The top 10 recipes were: Apple Streusel Coffee Cake; Apple Pecan Torte; Raisin-Apple Cupcakes; Fresh Apple Cake; Fresh Apple Crisp; Apple Cake; Fresh Apple Cake; Mexican Apple Dumplings; Easy Apple Crisp; and Candy Bar Apple Salad. The recipe for the Apple Streusel Coffee Cake was declared the winner of the taste test. All the recipes were then sent back to the magazine, along with the ratings. The clubs have been taste-testers for several years.

-- From staff reports