Club news 7-3-16

Oak Ridge FCE

The Oak Ridge FCE Homemakers Club met on June 21 at the Elks Club in Jackson. Hostess was Barbara Barks, who provided snacks and drinks for the group.

Jean Rehak, president, called the meeting to order. Marilyn Retherford gave the devotion on summer days.

The roll call was answered by 12 members who gave helpful hints on the dangers of sun exposure. Peggy Barks, secretary, read the minutes of the June meeting and Pat Hecht, treasurer, reported on the bank account. Both were approved as read. Betty Dellinger, flower chairman, reported flowers were sent to Barbara Barks after her surgery.

Under old business, Retherford said the club already has collected several dolls for Child Advocacy Day next year. She also gave out certificates to members for having read the most books, and to Jackie Brandtner for the most read by an individual.

The club also received a certificate from Friends of our Troops for being No. 1 in the state and nationally for sending the most Christmas cards to men and women in the military. Individual certificates were awarded to each member who sent more than 50 cards. The deadline for this year is the week of Thanksgiving.

The report on the weighted blanket workshop showed 21 members of Cape Girardeau County FCE completed 37 weighted blankets, 11 lap pads and seven neck snakes.

Under new business, it was reported that no members had indicated they would attend the National Convention in Memphis, Tennessee, mainly because of the expense. Several members said they planned to attend the state convention in Osage Beach, Missouri, Sept. 28 through 30. Details will be in the state publication, The Messenger.

Flower fund and Coins for Friendship were collected. A thank-you card from Barbara Barks was read and the secretary was instructed to send get-well cards to Dortha Strack and John Popp. Melva Floyd showed six quilts she made for the homeless. The club will discuss their distribution at the next meeting. Barbara Barks, Pat Hecht and Debbie Baughn showed the more than 60 Barbie dolls they had bought to give away at Christmas.

The next meeting will be at Melva Floyd's home later this month.

The program was on using advanced directives and included many tips from all the members of the group.

Town and Country FCE

The Town and Country FCE Club celebrated its 50th anniversay on June 9 at IHOP in Cape Girardeau. The club was formed with five members in June 1966. Linda Thompson is the only charter member of the club, which currently has 10 members. All members were present.

Balloons and a special anniversary cake were served and a 50-year certificate was presented to the club by the MAFCE state president, Edna Crain.

The evening was spent with Thompson reading a history of the club. Old secretary books, international lesson booklets and old yearbooks, along with many news items over the past 50 years, were displayed.

Thompson, Darlene McCain and Mary Klaproth were in charge of arrangements.

-- From staff reports