Club news 6-5-16

Torchbearer Iota

The Beta Sigma Phi Torchbearer Iota Chapter met on May 23 at Ciao Ristorante and Enoteca for dinner followed by a meeting and the revealing of secret pals. All members were present.

Linda Belote brought her daughter, Rhonda Metheny Majerle, who was visiting in Cape Girardeau from Maryland. Dixie Jones, the new president, presided over this end-of-the-sorority-year dinner out, when all new officers and committees start the next sorority year.

Bernie Gardner won the best program of the year. Her son, Judge Michael Gardner, had presented the program on the history of the Common Pleas Courthouse.

The social committee said dinners out this summer will be held at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. The first meeting after the summer will be held at the home of Bernie Gardner on Sept. 19.

Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE

The Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE met May 17 at the Elks Lodge in Jackson. The meeting was called to order by Jean Rehak, president. The devotion, "Someone Cares" from the book "Comfort Cares," was given by Pat Hecht. The roll call was answered by 10 members who told one of their best memories of their mother. One new member, Vicki Scherer, was welcomed into the club.

Collection was taken for Pennies for Friendship and the flower fund. The minutes were read by Peggy Barks, secretary, and the treasurer's report was read by Hecht, treasurer. Both reports were approved.

Under old business, Barbara Barks reported on the Spring District meeting in Doniphan, Missouri, which was attended by four members: Barbara Barks, Peggy Barks, June Peetz and Marilyn Retherford. Rehak related that Books for Newborns were given in honor of the National Day of the Child. Bebe Jenkins led a discussion on which baked items sold best at the club's rummage sale. At the last sale, bread dough balls, cookies, baked bread and pies were snapped up in a hurry.

The program was given by Rehak and Barbara Barks. Rehak spoke about how TV codes and ratings have changed over the years using information gathered from the #5 Hearthfire on watching TV and how parents need to be aware of what messages their children are getting when they watch certain programs. Barks reminded members that we need to be careful when using electronic devices because there are so many scams on the internet. Unscrupulous people try to pfish to get credit card numbers and other information on the phone or internet so they can use that to set up false accounts, etc. Hearthfire #58 had some good suggestions about how to avoid these problems.

After the program, Rehak had a memory game for the members, and refreshments were served.

Nancy Hunter Chapter NSDAR

The Nancy Hunter Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held a luncheon meeting on May 25 at the Cape Girardeau Country Club, with Edna Ruth Fischer serving as hostess.

Year-end committee reports were given. The American History Committee presented Excellence in History awards to outstanding eighth-grade students in the city schools.

Certificates were presented to those present for membership from 26 to 67 years. Recognized were LaFern Stiver, Carol Robinson, Karen Ruth Lang, Charlotte Slinkard, Melinda Golliher, Edna Ruth Fisher and Patricia Strom. A memorial service was held for former member Mary Lee Rasmussen.

Patricia Strom, past chapter regent, administered the oath of office to the new officers. Carolyn Webb was installed as regent and received the chapter regent's pin and gavel from outgoing regent Charlotte Slinkard. The following additional officers were installed: Donna Grantham, vice regent; Kaye Hamblin, chaplain; Jan McClanahan, recording secretary; Malinda Golliher, treasurer; Charlotte Slinkard, registrar; Carol Cannon, historian; and Karen Ruth Lang, librarian.

Guests were Jane Kurre, Ann Reynolds, Christie Shivelbine, Taylor Shivelbine and Cheryl Denney. The next meeting will be Sept. 24, following the summer recess.

-- From staff reports