Club news 4-15-18

Oak Ridge Homemakers

The Oak Ridge Homemakers FCE club met on March 20 at the home of Melva Floyd. The meeting was called to order by Jean Rehak, president. The devotion. "This Is My Firm Belief," by Lois Fritz, was given by Marilyn Retherford. Roll call was answered by 12 members who disclosed whether or not they were planning a garden. Half the members responded in the affirmative. The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved with one correction. The treasurer's report was given and approved.

Betty Dellinger expressed her thanks to the club for approving a donation to the Veterans' Home Bingo program in remembrance of her brother and other considerate acts performed in his memory. June Peetz also thanked the club for the gift card sent to her when she was in the hospital.

In old business, Rehak suggested that in addition to bringing gifts for the Christmas giveaway, members could also each bring a small specialty gift to exchange with each other. It was tabled for discussion in October. Debbie Baughn proposed that the club make a letterhead to send out to churches, clubs and businesses asking for donations to buy more toys and necessities for the giveaway, with additional funds used to buy small gifts for the veterans. No action was taken at this time. Retherford reported that the question of whether or not to continue sponsoring the Literacy contest would be brought before the meeting on All Clubs' Day on March 26. The National Day of Family will be May 15. The next Autism Weighted Blanket workshop is scheduled for June 12. Members were reminded to bring a covered dish and an item for the silent auction to the All Clubs' Day meeting. Floyd showed two dolls she had made for Child Advocacy Day on April 3.

Under new business the suggestion was made that club members help iron on identification tags at the Veterans' Home so their clothes can be properly tagged. Discussion on scholarships and applications will be entertained at the next meeting. The Spring District Meeting will be hosted by Perry County at Brazeau on May 3.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

-- From staff reports