March 28, 2024

Club news

Afton Federated Garden Club

The regular meeting of the Afton Federated Garden Club was held March 13 at Afton Community Center. Shirley Wallace and Karen Van Buskirk were hostesses. President Shirley Wallace called the meeting to order with members repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Roll call was answered by 13 members.

Minutes for the February meeting were read. Polly McCoy made and Gwen Sandeman seconded the motion to accept the minutes.

Bev Rowe submitted the treasurer’s report. She paid the state horticulture dues and sent the scholarship fund donation which was doubled from last year as voted on in a previous meeting. The Union County Fair Board sent a bill for advertising in the Fair Book, Shirley presented a bill for postage and supplies for the Book of Evidence, Donna Thomas presented a bill for postage. Kathy Tapken made the motion to pay the bills; Karen Van Buskirk seconded it and the motion was approved.

Card Chairperson Thomas sent a belated birthday card to Olive Kern and gave Gwen Sandeman her birthday card. Wallace will send a “thank you” to the Winterset Sunshine Garden Club for their Christmas party. It was a very informative meeting and great food.

Wallace is going to write a letter to the mayor of Afton to see what and where Afton would like to have club members plant a tree or maybe some smaller flowering shrubs in the city park. She will report back next month.

Tapken made a motion that the club buys Wallace a clipboard. Thomas seconded it and all agreed. Wallace is to pick out her clipboard.

Wallace attended the Indianola workshop “Think Spring.” Ackworth Garden Club had a booth advertising their club. This gave Wallace several ideas to work for AFGC. Making book markers to advertise the club was one everyone liked. AFGC will meet at 12:30 p.m. before the next meeting, April 10, to work on them. Making membership pins was another idea members liked.

Wallace passed out herb sheets of different herbs for members to read about and later there was discussion on the herbs, and the herbs were returned them to President Wallace to pass out again next month. The “Herb of the Month” was the scented Geranium.  Wallace handed out a paper with a recipe and other information about the scented Geranium. She also brought a cutting from the rose-scented Geranium for members to guess which herb it was. Wallace plans to bring another cutting to the next meeting. It was decided to answer roll call with a comment about each herb of the month.

Judy Harmon made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Bev Rowe.

Harman gave a talk about butterflies. She finished by reading a poem “Butterflies in Your Pocket.”

Lunch was served by Wallace and Van BusKirk.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met April 8.

Canasta winners were Barb Bills, first; Wanda Nash, second; and Linda Clark, third.

Maxine May won the door prize.

May was hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday.

Creston Lions Club

Creston Lions Club met 6:30 p.m. April 7 at The Pizza Ranch. Ron Dunphy opened the meeting with 14 members and two guests present. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Delmer Brown gave the invocation. The minutes of the March 3 meeting were approved as printed and the financial report was approved.

New member Jenna Greene was introduced and welcomed. Thank you letters were read for donations to the Iowa Lions Foundation (Leader Dogs), Southwestern Community College, YMCA, Crestjubilee, Lions Club International (Exchange Camp) and Camp Courageous. These are budgeted items.

Stew Stewart read an article from the Iowa Lion newsletter regarding the training given Leader Dog puppies by prison inmates. Tom Braymen reported about the new digital camera used in the KidSight program. This project screens the vision of local preschool children. Dunphy presented the list of committee assignments for club year 2015-16. Plans were made for a membership drive.

Brown will be in charge of the program for the May 5 meeting. The meeting adjourned.

Alpha Sigma Master

Alpha Sigma Master Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met April 9 at Summit House with Bev Miller as hostess. This was the first meeting after winter break. Marilyn Larimore presided, with members repeating the opening ritual.

International office has proposed one new project for the endowment fund. This is Harvester’s Backsnack Program. The chapter voted in favor of including this project. A donation will be made to the endowment fund.

A letter from a Clear Lake chapter reminded of the state project on autism. A donation will also be made to this project. Other correspondence from Joyce Hoepker, Miller and Dorothy Eyberg was shared.

Cheryl McClure and Martha McAuley were appointed to the nominating committee.

A yellow rose was presented to Eyberg in remembrance of her stepdaughter who passed away recently.

The president conducted balloting for “Woman of the Year,” which will be announced at Founder’s Day. She read from the Book of Beta Sigma Phi regarding installation. She also read an essay, “Everything I Know I Learned From the Easter Bunny.”

Social Committee announced Founder’s Day will be observed at the next meeting April 23. A work session will be held April 24 to make favors for assisted living.

Miller presented a program on “Interesting Facts about Birds.” She told which variety of bird is the fastest nest builder, is the fastest flyer and other items of interest.

The meeting closed with the Closing Ritual. The hostess served refreshments.

Bancroft History Assembly

Bancroft History Assembly met April 6 at Greater Regional Medical Center. Seven members and two life members were in attendance.

JoAnn Nurnberg, president, called the meeting to order. The theme for the day was “We never know the work of water until the well runs dry.” The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

The inspirational thought was “So it is, life is actually made up of our choices. We are the sum total of them, and if we hold to an attitude of love and thanksgiving for all good things within our grasp, we may have what all ambitious people long for.”

Roll call was answered by telling an April fool joke. Minutes from the March meeting were read by Sandy Oswald and approved with corrections. Avis Hainline presented the treasurer’s report, and it was approved as given.

The reading committee handed out the new reading list. A letter from SWCC thanking us for our contribution for a scholarship was read. There was no other correspondence or committee reports.

There was no old business.

New business: Martha Musmaker moved to add hunger ministries to community service. Kay Raymond seconded the motion. Motion passed. The GFWC/lowa state convention will be April 24 and 25 in Marshalltown.

The next meeting will be installation of officers will be May 4, with a brunch at Kay Ritter’s.

The club collect was recited. Beth Perry moved the meeting be adjourned. Avis seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.

A program about Mamie Eisenhower was given by Joan Chubick.

Kent Dinner Club

Kent Dinner Club met April 9 with 10 attending.

The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. May 14 at The Windrow.

National DAR

The meeting of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter was called to order by Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk of Lamoni 9:30 a.m. April 11 at the Methodist Church in Creston. Fifteen members were present. The roll call topic this month was “Suggestions for Next Year’s Programs.” It provided a variety of ideas.

This month Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter winners read their essays. Seventh grader Kate Sutton of Lorimor and eighth grader Nathan Shervheim of Redding wrote about “A Child’s Journey through Ellis Island.” Emma Richardson, an 11th grade student from Afton, was a state level winner and will advance to the next level. Her essay “Joining Christopher Columbus on His Voyage to the New World” was presented by Bonnie Riepe. Members also heard from Good Citizen Award winner Ashley Harris of Creston with her essay, “Our American Heritage and Our Responsibility for Preserving It.” The question presented was “What does our past tell us about our future?”

Members shared the Opening Ritual, followed by the presentation of the President General’s Message by Cynthia Barbour of Van Meter. The National Defense Report was given by Deb Richardson of Afton.

Minutes from the March 2015 meeting were approved unanimously. The treasurer’s report was presented by Bonnie Riepe of Afton. No new bills were presented.

Committee reports were presented.

American Indian moment, “Chief Keokuk,” was given by Pam Marvin of Chariton.

Commemorative events presented by Connie Kinkade of Creston, informed everyone that April 9 was the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Pam Marvin added there is to be a commemoration in Springfield, Ill., of the assassination of President Lincoln.

The conservation moment was presented by Judith Wachter and reminded everyone to look for energy efficient appliances when replacing old ones.

The Constitution moment was presented by Darlene Morgan of Mount Ayr and told members about the revision of the Articles of Confederation by Continental Congress.

The flag moment by Dorothy Hughes of Mount Ayr informed everyone of holidays on which to fly the flag.

The sunshine moment was presented by Connie Kinkade of Creston. Members heard about the greeting cards she sent to Nicole Richardson, Julie Wagner, Louise Levinson, Bonnie Riepe, Bunny Turner, Laura Guhse, Theresa Bahniuk and Merle South.

The chapter history moment was presented by Connie Kinkade and told everyone that patriotic and charitable matters were the focus of the chapter in the early days.

During new business, there was discussion about decorating of graves for Memorial Day. A list was passed around and all signed up for cemeteries in their respective counties and cities. There was also discussion on Celebrate America tallies, and Bonnie Riepe won the quarterly award for highest hours volunteered. Chapter members were reminded about ISDAR Conference in two weeks and encouraged to donate items for the fundraising tables. Members discussed protocol for interstate Medal of Honor nominees. Rosalie O'Grady shared information about veteran Lee Ellis and his book "Leading with Honor."
The closing prayer was offered by Chaplain Connie Kinkade.

The meeting was adjourned at 11 a.m.

Any woman 18 years of age who has an ancestor who was a patriot in the Revolutionary War is eligible to join DAR and would be welcome at DAR meetings. Contact Marjorie Kinkade, registrar, or Theresa Bahniuk, regent, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter NSDAR.

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Chapter LG P.E.O.

Chapter LG P.E.O. met April 7 at the home of Jennifer Hoyt with Kay Ritter serving as co-hostess. Ten members responded to roll call.

Marcia Riley conducted the meeting in the absence of President Rosalie Denton and passed out the new yearbooks and advised that LG’s next regular meeting will be April 21, at Karla Powers’ home with Lynne Baker serving as co-hostess.

Ritter reported she had certificates revised for the committee to present to senior students chosen for scholarships and the committee will soon be reviewing the applications.

The audit committee has approved the books. Hoyt reported for the budget committee that there are 35 active members. She asked that members approve the budget that she and Linda Linch are proposing with an increase in the amounts given to the Friends of the Library and the Christmas Basket Fund. After some discussion, it was decided to increase giving to $200 each for the eight P.E.O. project funds. Hoyt made a motion to accept this proposed budget and it was seconded by Julie Christensen and followed by a favorable voice vote.

Members were encouraged to think of ways they will be able to assist with the trunk sale project the AZ Chapter promotes May 2.

Hoyt invited members to attend a Party with a Purpose to assist women at risk. It will be held at the Crest Baptist Church from noon to 7 p.m. April 28.

Ritter presented the program on P.E.O. P.C.E. Project Fund and how it helps women further their educational goals.