November 11,2015

​Minutes, November 11, 2015 President Bob Noble called the meeting to order at 10 am at the First Christian Church hall. Since this was Veterans Day, he asked that veterans be recognized before proceeding with the meeting. The last month’s minutes were accepted as published in the newsletter. Treasurer Susan Norton reported we have $1,702 in our checking account and $6,503 in our money market. Martha Potyondy and Heather Holly were recognized for preparing the coffee and refreshments. Last month’s minutes should have included Geri Mishmash as having helped with coffee. Ruth Trowbridge needs help for January (1 person), February (2 persons) and March (1 person). Our scheduled speaker city council member Chris Kennedy was not present because of a business emergency. Fortunately we had a second speaker, Sue Schore, who had a presentation on a relatively new program in our community. Members of the local chapter of the Quilts of Valor Foundation meet twice a month to create full-size quilts to be given to veterans. The website www.QOVF.org has full information, and interested members can contact Sue at sschore@outlook.com. We had no guests, but five new members: Penny Hopkins, Doug and Marilyn Griswold, and C.J. and Judy Neste. Linda Ash said she had sent a card to Jane Wethington and that she herself was recovering nicely from surgery. We had updates on several activities. Paula Struckman gave details for the New Year’s Eve potluck. Geri Mishmash said all the Giving Tree gift tags were taken, but gift cards and cash for the Salvation Army were welcome as well. Martha Potyondy was collecting $20 for the holiday party. Janice Shephard said the October Armchair Travelers presentation had around 200 attendees. She will be presenting a program next month on hikes done by the Great Old Broads for Wilderness. The raffle had several prizes donated by members. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 am.