Crest Area for Life
Crest Area for Life met 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25 at Holy Spirit hall. President Meg Crawford opened up the meeting with the right to life prayer. Eight members were in attendance.
Terry Madison gave the secretary’s report from October. It was approved.
June Huewe gave the treasurer’s report. It was approved.
Velma Riegel sent out seven baby congratulatory cards.
Under old business, Crawford thanked everyone for the help with the business meeting last month.
Under new business, it was decided the memorial service will be 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Calvary Cemetery. Abundant Life Family Church will be a backup location in case of bad weather. Crawford will send letters out to local ministers.
Crest Area for Life’s next meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Holy Spirit hall.
Rich Madison made a motion, seconded by Phyllis Allen to adjourn.
Catholic Daughters
Court Joan of Arc No. 428 of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas met Nov. 11 in the parish hall after mass celebrated by Fr. Ken Halbur. A meal was served by the committee of Anita Studer, Maxine May, Mary McElroy and Lois Nelson.
After the meal, a program was presented by Nellie Kretz from The Old Market on Maple Street. She has 30 years of crafting experience. She has lots of handmade items in her store and her brother will also make custom furniture and signs. She gave the group a lot of Christmas ideas.
The business meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer by Regent Retta Ripperger. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Motion to approve was made by Betty Baker and seconded by Barb Thomson. The treasurer’s report was read and approved. Motion was made by Lois Nelson and seconded by Pat Wagoner.
Under old business, Baker confirmed the times and buildings for the Bunn bake sale. A work sign-up sheet was passed around. Members were reminded of the state convention to be held May 14-17 and of responsibilities as a host court.
Under new business, the Christmas basket was discussed. There will be a gift exchange at the next meeting. Anita Studer gave a report from the Parish Council. Betty Baker gave the card report. Irene Ripperger won the half and half.
The meeting was closed by reciting the membership prayer. Baker made the motion to adjourn. Wagoner seconded.
Bancroft History Assembly
Bancroft History Assembly met Dec. 1 at Greater Regional Medical Center. Nine members and three life members were in attendance.
JoAnn Nurnberg, president, called the meeting to order. The theme for the day was “Everyone has a burden. What counts is how you carry it.” The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The inspirational thought: “A good laugh overcomes more difficult and dissipates more dark clouds than any other.”
Roll call was answered by answering “What are your Christmas plans?” Minutes from the November meeting were read by Sandy Oswald and approved. Avis Hainline presented the treasurer’s report. Marisue moved to accept the treasurer’s report. The motion was seconded and passed. An amended budget was presented by Martha. Martha moved to approve the amended budget. Bobi seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Correspondence was a note sent to Connie to welcome her to the club. Reading lists were turned in. Kay will be taking scholarship papers to Joan Chubick. There was no other unfinished business.
New business: JoAnn handed out folders telling about GFWC/IOWA for us to hand out and tell others about GFWC. She also handed out projects of GFWC.
The next meeting is Jan. 19 at the community room at Crest Plaza. Ruth Long presented a program on Marsha Wallace.
Creston Lions Club
Creston Lions Club met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at The Pizza Ranch. President Ron Dunphy presided over the meeting which opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Delmer Brown gave the invocation. The committee for the meeting were members Beth Perry, Radine Ward, Carol Harrison and Susan Weight.
After the meal, Dunphy opened the business meeting. Roger Turk presented the minutes of the Nov. 4 meeting which were approved. Tom Braymen gave the treasurer’s report.
Perry reported for the Sight and Hearing Committee. Discussion followed regarding a recent request for assistance with acquiring hearing aids and two requests for help with eyeglasses.
Creston Lions will have a float in the Lighted Christmas Parade.
Delmer and Alice Brown told about attending the 9SW District Lions meeting held Nov. 7-8 in Panora. Also attending the meeting were Dean and Twila Brant.
Dunphy introduced Weight who gave the program. Using PowerPoint, she told about the trip she and four other women took to Italy in October.
The next regular meeting will be 6:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at The Pizza Ranch.
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday.
Canasta winners were Rose Blakesley, first; Carol Harrison, second; and Beulah McDonald, third.
Barb Bills won the door prize.
The board will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, Dec. 10.