The meeting opened at 1 p.m. with Mary Ann thanking Judy Kaehr and Sharon Jump for hosting the September meeting at the Library.
The thought of the month: “A happy heart makes the face cheerful.”
The inspiration was given by Sharon reading a prayer, “Peace in Ukraine.”
The pledge to the Flag and Creed were led by Sharon and Judy Kaehr.
Roll call was answered by 11 ladies by sharing a street fair memory.
Mary Ann asked the trivia question “What city celebrated Labor Day first and what President made Labor Day a Federal Holiday?” She told the answer: Grover Cleveland in New York in 1896.
The Health and Safety lesson was given by Sharon Jump on “Sorting out Good Carbohydrates”. Eating whole grains, beans, lentils, and nuts protect you from getting liver and heart disease, and if you are diabetic, healthy carbs can help keep you healthy.
The secretary’s minutes from the July picnic was read by Carol Baker, secretary, and approved.
The treasurer’s report was given by Margie Russ and was accepted.
A club collection was taken for five cents in the words STREET FAIR, and a voluntary collection was taken for Coins for Friendship/Nickels for Leadership.
Mary Ann read an interesting and humorous list of sayings older people say. Needless to say we all had heard them one time or another.
Two cards were signed for two members who were recuperating from an illness and surgery.
Birthdays are being celebrated in September by the following: Carol Baker on the 7th, Lesley Tillman on the 9th, and Joey Septer on the 27th.
September anniversaries will be Cindy Jester on the 13th and Margie Huss on the 28th.
Mary Ann passed out schedules for hosting and co-hosting meetings for this next year along with a flyer prepared by Molly on “FREE community Awareness Night on two men speaking on the Opioid Crisis, Addition, and Recovery. This will be held at the 4-H Park on Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. and free to all and all welcome.
A program on “Balance” will be held at the YMCA on Oct. 31, Nov. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, and 28 from 1 to 3 p.m. each day listed. For more information call the YMCA.
Molly will give a program on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Building on her trip to Trinidad and Tobago.
The special project for Cultural Arts for next year will be to make a Table Runner 18 inches wide and the length of your desire. These will be displayed and voted on at the Homemaker’s Festival in May 2024.
Volunteer workday will be at the 4-H Park on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 9 a.m.
Mary Ann passed out a humorous writing written by a cop.
The Backpack Program will be collecting canned fruit and granola bars at the October meeting.
Mental Health will be collecting deodorant, body wash, shampoo, toothpaste and toothbrushes. Please no glass and sharp objects.
The Quarter Fund Raiser will be due October ($10).
Mary Ann gave an interesting lesson on picking out a good melon and the wide range of the various vinegars.
The next meeting will be Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Ossian Library. Guests are always welcome to attend.
