The Jefferson Township Extension Homemakers met Feb. 9. Mary Ann Ripperger, president, opened the meeting by thanking Margie Russ for serving as the hostess.
The Thought of the Month was: “We secure friends not accepting favors, but by doing them.”
The inspiration was read by Russ from her devotion book. “Waiting in Hope” taken from Isaiah 41 relating our life to a life of an eagle — 35 days to hatch, 40 percent die on their first flight trying to fly, the other 60 percent live a life of hope.
Russ led the pledge to the flag and Ripperger the Homemakers Creed.
Roll call was answered by 10 members and a guest answering to, “What three items would you take on vacation?” Answers varied with “money” being the first for many.
The question of the day was asked by Ripperger, “Is it officially President’s Day or Washington’s Birthday?” Surprisingly, Washington’s Birthday was the answer.
The Health and Safety lesson was given by Sharon Jump which related to how times have changed with research and knowledge — in the 30’s to 70’s we didn’t know that lead in paint was not safe, we had friends and played tag, kick ball, etc. and now kids just sit with their cell phones and watch TV, now we have a test for everything although sometimes they are not accurate. Very true comparison to life then and now.
The January minutes were read by Carol Baker and accepted as read. The treasurer’s report was presented by Margie Huss and accepted.
Ripperger read a list of the household uses of salt. Just a few— common to flavor food, rub salt in fruit stain, clean sole of iron with salt on a paper and iron back and forth, sprinkle salt in shoes, let set several days, then shake out, gargle with warm water and salt for sore throat, etc. good information.
A club collection was taken by giving five cents per letter in “valentine.”
Ripperger said she will be presenting the second session to Mentor Moms on “Respect, Kindness, Love for Children, Family and Others.”
Thelma Yager celebrated her 96th birthday on Feb. 6. Other birthdays: Liz Bledsoe on Feb. 7, Huss on Feb. 8, and Jump on Feb. 20. Happy Birthday was sung to them.
OLD BUSINESS:
Election of Officers: Jean Reef is heading this committee and will report at the March meeting.
Homemaker’s Festival: This will be held on May 19 at the 4-H Park. Jefferson Club will be responsible for the Memorial Service for those that have died during this past year. Ripperger asked that we think about this.
Spring District Meeting at Kendallville on March 16. Reservations need to be in with the $12 fee by Feb. 21.
February 14-20 is Random Acts of Kindness week: Be thinking about that and what you might do to help someone.
Homemaker of the Year Forms: These will be available at the March meeting and then due to the extension office by April 8 to nominate someone.
Barb Keyes, past IEHA State President died in October 2021 of cancer.Clubs are asked to donate $20.11 to cancer with the check being sent to our County Treasurer, Jean Reef. A motion, second, and unanimous voting will allow Jefferson Club to send $20.11 through our treasurer, Jean Reef, to participate.
IEHA Home & Family Conference June 6-8: Rooms will be available at the new Embassy Suites in Noblesville. Ripperger read the seminars being offered this year which were varied and good topics. Those interested in attended should contact her.
IEHA Scholarships available: These would be for over 25 years old or older or seniors in high school.
Where money goes for Coins for Friendship: 25 percent for IEHA programs with ACWW, 15 percent to Exchange Homemaker programs, 60 percent to General Fund of IEHA, balance to ACCW women’s fund with three people from each state to attend. Jefferson Club participates in this each meeting.
Ripperger presented a very thorough topic on “Dinner’s ready, but is it safe?” She went through many of the “Food Safe” facts and had many handouts pertaining to safety with handling food.
March 9th meeting: Sharon Jump and Carol Baker will be the hostess and co-hostess.
