Club news 8/1/10

Missouri LWML

The twenty-first Biennial Convention of the Missouri District Lutheran Women's Missionary League was held June 11-13 at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Mo. The theme was "Beautiful Feet Led by God." Over 725 women from across the state were present, many of those being from the Altenburg and Cape Girardeau Zones.

Convention delegates voted to accept a 2010-2012 biennium mission goal of $335,000. Karen Drury of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau was elected to serve as president of the Missouri District LWML for the next four years, and Sally Handrick of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, Mo., was elected to serve as vice president of Gospel Outreach.

The LWML is the official women's organization of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.

American Legion Auxiliary

The American Legion Auxiliary met July 14. Guests included Frank, Cindy and Kristina Cruse and Courtney Schneider. Cindy Cruse and Schneider attended Girls State In June.

Sheryl Smith, post commander, was in attendance and spoke briefly. Also, Dennis Woeltje, district commander, was present.

Peggy Blaylock, delegate to the state convention, gave a report.

Myrna Powers, Children and Youth, 14th District chairman, report was chosen the best report and it will be sent to national.

A homemade ice cream social will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 18. Juicy burgers and chips will be served.

Guest speaker will be Dr. Frank Nickell.

St. Mary CCW

St. Mary Council of Catholic Women met on July 15 in the Huels room.

Sister Lucille Zerr opened the meeting with a prayer, followed by installation of officers: Kate Schaefer, president; Pat Eftink, treasurer; and Imelda Nenninger, secretary.

The tour of the new school was postponed until next month because the floors were finished that day.

Several members were introduced as new attendees.

Nancy King moved and Diane Schaefer seconded that the minutes be accepted as read.

Eftink distributed copies of the treasurer's report.

Judy Stricker and Mary Greaser audited the books and found all in order.

A thank you note was read from Sister Valeria Beuke, SSND from Migrant Whole Health Outreach.

Diane Schaefer, organization chair, reported Burger King books are available. The club needs fundraisers other than the Quilt Raffle. All circles will be involved in the bake sale to be held on Nov. 20 and 21 if the school cafeteria is available.

Zerr, community chair, reported seven of our ladies work faithfully at the Food Pantry

Kate Schaefer, legislative chair, stated Aug. 29 is the date when Missouri law becomes effective which offers viewing of ultrasound and consultation before an abortion will be performed.

Dolores Gibbar reported two bereavement dinners were served this week.

Julia Grider said she will no longer be able to serve as vice-president; and a new legislative commission chair is also needed.

Melody Loveless won the 50/50 Water for Life.

The next meeting will be held on Aug. 19 in the Huels Room.

Cape Girardeau Rotary Club

Officers installed for the 2010-2011 Rotary year. They are: Tracey Glenn, president; Jeff Long, president-elect; Trudy Lee, secretary; Kathy Bertrand, treasurer; Ron Kirby, sergeant at arms; and Robin Cole, Mike Domian, John Grimm, Stan Irwin, Dieter Jedan, Bill Prost, and Phillip Smith, board members.

-- From staff reports