Club news 04/28/04

Roberts Homemakers Club

Members of Roberts Homemakers Club gathered at Riverside Regional Library in Jackson for their April meeting following lunch at Wib's Drive In. Judy Bryant, president, presided.

Note cards and stationery were auctioned as a fund raiser. It was voted to donate $25 for mailing costs to send items to servicemen in Iraq.

Gloria Hanners presented the program sharing little-known facts about Missouri, its history and resources. In recognition of the 100-year anniversary of the World's Fair in St. Louis, memories of the events of that time were shared.

On May 12, members will meet at the library at 9:30 a.m. to go to Burfordville and visit the Bollinger Mill and Bridge. Each member is to bring two items for the food pantry.

American Legion Auxiliary

The Cape Girardeau and Jackson American Legion Auxiliaries met for a luncheon on April 14. Annually, gold star mothers and gold star members are honored, as are women veterans. Those honored were Jean Hogan, gold star mother; and Hester Gray and Maris McElreath, gold star members. Women veterans honored were Lillian Burfeld, Elenora Brewton and Faye Wadeking, residents of the Missouri Veterans Home; Marilyn Ritter of Cape Girardeau; and Betty Williams of Jackson. Each woman shared her experiences and received a corsage and a ceramic bunny filled with candy.

A guest, Jonathan Fritzler, spoke about his plans to interview men and women veterans for DVD Productions. He is a student at Southeast Missouri State University.

Members brought items for the Salvation Army.

Girls who will be attending Missouri Girls' State are Elizabeth Lafoe, Elizabeth Wold, Rebecca Martin, Debbie Gardner, Christy Cato and Sarah Huber.

Freida Howard, representative to SALT, announced a memorial service for fallen law officers will be held at 10:30 a.m. May 14 at Cape County North Park. Also, senior information day is at 9:30 a.m. June 4 at St. Mary Cathedral School gym.

New officers were elected for 2004-2005. They were: Caryn Michel, president; Betty Cato, vice president; Marilyn Ritter, chaplain; Dorothy Klein, historian; Barbara Yallaly, secretary; Myrna Powers, treasurer; and Muriel Day, sergeant at arms.

Sign-up sheets were circulated for Poppy Day to be held May 7.

The next meeting will be May 12 at the American Legion building. A light lunch will be held at noon.

Oak Ridge FCE

Mary Dee Ford was hostess for the monthly meeting of the Oak Ridge FCE Club on April 20 at her home. Prior to the meeting, Leisa Stone from the Green Bear Project, a child abuse organization, spoke to the group about the project she represents. Being a pediatric nurse at St. Francis Medical Center and a former foster parent, she informed the members of her project and its need to continue. She explained the need to promote the best interests for children of abuse.

Nelda Crader, Kim Begley and Marilyn Retherford will attend the spring district meeting to be held in Doniphan, Mo. Carole Jo Byrd, Billie Crittle and Dub and Betty Dellinger will serve refreshments for residents of Jackson Manor on May 4.

The May project will be to make and donate refreshments for the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship barbecue and barn dance to be held Saturday in Cape Girardeau. Ruby Hitt, Jean Rahak, Ford and Retherford will be representing the club for this project.

Day of the Family will be held on May 15. Club members will contribute books for newborns to Byrd's new great-grandchildren, Isabella and Colton.

Retherford gave a program on low-maintenance landscaping. A thank-you note from Jessica King for a donation for her People-to-People trip was read, and an announcement of the first place prize for the State Literacy contest for Cape Girardeau County was also read.

East Side Homemakers

The East Side Homemakers club met April 21 at the Dairy Queen in Fruitland.

Sally Powell read a special poem for senior citizens and also "I can hear just fine."

Rachel Fasnacht and Shirley Hrabar are new members of the club. Loretta Atkins gave the secretary/treasurer's report. Violet Reynolds presided over the meeting, and Betty Butler read "A Be-Happy Attitude" and closed by reading "A Weekly Workout."

The next meeting will be held at 11 a.m. May 19 at Delmonico's in Jackson.

Oak Ridge After-School 4-H Club

The Oak Ridge After-School 4-H club met April 21 in the elementary school's library. There were 20 members, three leaders and two guests present.

Rebekah Shrum presided over the meeting. Shelby Ray, Nathan Shrum and Jordyn Aden led the songs, and Kelly Hahs and Monica Kester led the pledges.

Members are to complete computer projects by May 5.

The program was on safety rules for bicycling.

Clay Maintz gave a report on Clover Kids' seed projects and Danielle Cole reported on the computer projects.

There were three April birthdays, Amanda Lappe, Kristen Baley and Shelby Ray.

Alpha Mu Master

Alpha Mu Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at the home of Marsha Parrish, who conducted the meeting. Plans were finalized for the last meeting of the year to be held at the N'Orleans restaurant on May 24.

Parrish announced that the last city council meeting of the year will be held May 17. Representatives from this year and last year are to attend the meeting.

Preregistration forms were distributed for the Beta Sigma Phi 2005 Missouri State Convention to be held in Cape Girardeau Oct. 7 through 9, 2005.

Mary Schwab distributed the annual chapter survey. Results will be presented at the next meeting.

Ruth Dockins from the Southeast Missouri Area on Aging presented a program on nontitled personal property transfers.

Installation of officers will be held at the May 10 meeting, which will be held in the home of Gwen Nussbaum.

Xi Nu Phi

The Xi Nu Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 20 at the home of Sandy Ross. Plans are being made to attend the Nashville Flea Market on May 22.

The executive board will meet to complete the 2003-2004 chapter yardstick. A report was given on the 2005 convention to be held in Cape Girardeau.

Members voted for the "girl of the year."

Ross presented the program on self-defense.

The next meeting will be on May 4 at the home of Renee Hesselrode. Installation of officers and rituals for new members will be held along with those advancing to preceptor.

Young Americans 4-H Club

The Young Americans 4-H Club met April 15 at Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. Clint Heuer called the meeting to order with 16 members and 13 leaders in attendance. Guests were Sara Hoffman and Megan Brock. Hoffman was welcomed as a new member.

The pledges were led by B.J. Heuer and Hunter Rubel. Those with April birthdays were recognized. Roll call was answered with a trivia question: How many steps are there to the top of the Empire State Building? Claire Illers was closest to the correct answer of 1,575.

The minutes and treasurer's reports were read and approved. Dairy, computers, livestock judging and meat identification project meeting reports were given. A report on Dortha's Day Camp for Clover Kids was given by Illers. The theme is "African safari" and will be held June 6. Applications for the club will be mailed to Clover Kids by the Extension office.

Local Achievement will be held May 23 at Hanover Lutheran Church.

Micayla Gray and Linda Illers gave a report on the food stand that was held at the James farm auction. Leslie Birk reported on the Teen Conference she attended in Bloomfield.

Demonstrations were given by the following members: "peanut butter pie" by Michael Weber; "how to make a scrapbook page" by Zach Schneider; and "bread in a bag" by Leslie Birk.

-- From staff reports