Creston Lions Club
Creston Lions Club met Oct. 7 at The Pizza Ranch. Club President Ron Dunphy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. After the Pledge of Allegiance, Delmer Brown gave the invocation. After the meal, a business meeting was held.
Dunphy introduced Mount Ayr Lion Kevin Dessinger and his wife who explained their club fundraiser which was a basketball game. Another guest, Jason Cook, also was introduced.
The minutes of the Sept. 2 meeting and the treasurer’s report were approved. Dunphy reported he submitted an application for a club excellence award. He also reminded members of the District 9SW Convention to be held Nov. 7 and 8 in Panora.
Brown reported the pork chop dinner held Sept. 18, sponsored by the Creston Lions, Kiwanis and Rotary clubs, was successful. The clubs appreciate the support from the community. Lions Candy Day held Sept. 20 was also successful. The Sight and Hearing Committee reported three people were recently given financial assistance to obtain new eyeglasses. Tom Braymen told that 13 children received vision screening through the KidSight program.
Charles Chester introduced the program presented by Mark Zellmer. He told about the Culligan Soft Water business and his family’s connection since 1948.
The drawing at the close of the meeting was won by Ralph Dillinger.
The next monthly meeting will be Nov. 4 at The Pizza Ranch.
Catholic Daughters
Court Joan of Arc No. 428 of Catholic Daughters of the Americas met at 6 p.m. Sept. 9 at Holy Spirit. The Rev. Ken Halbur held Mass. District Deputy Pat Taylor of Ankeny installed new officers during Mass. The following officers were installed: Regent Retta Ripperger, Vice Regent Anita Studer, Recording Secretary Carol McKee, Financial Secretary Kay Kinsella and Treasurer Teresa Weis. Halbur was installed as court chaplain.
After Mass, a meal was served in the hall following a back-to-school theme. Food served were items that might be found in a school lunch box. The tables were also decorated in a back-to-school theme. Dinner committee was Retta Ripperger, Betty Bradley, Dora Coen and June Huewe.
After dinner, Renae Foster from “She-nae’s” presented the program. She explained how she came to form a partnership with Sheila O’Rielly, what their business is and how they chose a name for it. She brought several items from the store to show some of the things they do.
Ripperger called the business meeting to order. Three guests were present Susan Kosman, Janet Brown and Katie Brennan.
Routine business reports were read and approved.
Under old business, it was noted three officers and eight members are needed to constitute a quorum and conduct a meeting.
Members were reminded that any political activity Catholic Daughters is involved in may not be done in the name of CDA. Otherwise, there is a risk in losing tax status.
Under new business, the bake sale for the food fair was discussed. Betty Baker, Connie Fredrickson, Ripperger and Teresa Weis volunteered to work at it.
District Deputy Pat Taylor read a letter from State Regent Rose Holschlag concerning the state convention next May. She also mentioned the court will be celebrating its 95th anniversary Oct. 18. There was discussion on ways to recognize this.
Discussion was held on what to do with a CD that is maturing.
Yearbooks were passed out.
A bake sale will be held at Bunn in November.
It was announced Helen Sheets is in the nursing home.
There was a meeting held Oct. 14.
Arlene Carlson won the half and half cup.
Lois Nelson made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Carlson seconded.
Kent Dinner Club
Kent Dinner Club met Oct. 9 at The Windrow with 20 attending.
The next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at The Windrow.
Chapter LG P.E.O.
Chapter LG P.E.O. met Oct. 7 at the home of Alice Bowers. Eleven members responded to roll call.
The chapter discussed plans for its annual auction that will be Nov. 11. Plans are to extend invitations to other P.E.O. chapters in the area.
Julie Christensen provided a program about the five different international projects that P.E.O. supports and sustains.
The next regular meeting will be 9:30 a.m. Oct. 21 at the home of Terry Ammon with Linda Linch as co-hostess.
Alpha Delta Kappa
The Oct. 13 meeting of the Iowa Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa was held in the home of Linda Huffman. Lori Mann and Tina Morrison co-hosted the meeting attended by eight members and one guest.
President Marilyn Bohnker conducted the business meeting. Mann gave the thought for the day: Think before you speak, but don’t speak all you think.
Members worked together to complete the chapter membership needs assessment. Bohnker will be attending the Southwest Iowa District Meeting in Council Bluffs. Members volunteered to take treats to local schools and offices to celebrate National Alpha Delta Kappa month in October.
Kiley Sherwood conducted a Founder’s Day quiz.
Plans were made for the annual soup supper/charity auction to be held Nov. 10 at Salem Lutheran Church. Co-hostesses will be Danette Lesan, Jessica Spencer and Lori Peppmeier. Proceeds will benefit the Christmas Basket Fund, C.A.R.E., Parents as Teachers and Union County Ministerial Alliance.
Ladies Literary Circle
Creston Ladies Literary Circle met Oct. 10 at the home of Marcia Fulton with 16 members present.
Secretary Jean E. Mark read the minutes of the previous meeting.
Vera Fengler gave the treasurer’s report in the absence of the treasurer, Dyan Hoffman.
Dottie Dunphy of the Program Committee introduced Pat Bishop who reviewed “Childhood” by Bill Cosby.
The next meeting of Ladies Literary Circle will be Oct. 24 at the home of Judith Wachter. Mark will review “The World’s Strongest Librarian” by Josh Hanagarne.
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary
Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday.
Canasta winners were Marilyn Larimore, first; Rose Blakesley, second; and Beulah McDonald, third.
Mary Kline won the door prize.
Kline will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, Oct. 22.
Delta Kappa Gamma
Beta Kappa Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.. 7, at The Sports Page Restaurant in Winterset with nine members and two guests present. After the evening meal, Laurel Bower Burgmaier, an IPTV producer/director, shared with the group the procedure she follows when making a documentary. Having produced six documentaries, she told of some of her favorite moments and experiences in connection with the productions.
During roll call, members shared their recent volunteer activities. The new program books were handed out to the members. Reports were given by Julie Derby, Karen Tussey and Diane Burgmaier, who attended the fall executive board Meeting. The 2015 Convention Steering Committee reported on its progress. Members were asked to plan on attending the state convention June 12-14, 2015, to assist where needed. Any member who has not paid this year’s dues should send $65 to Deb Bauer as soon as possible. After the meeting, members prepared trays of cookies to be delivered to the teachers at Winterset, Earlham, Orient-Macksburg and Nodaway Valley schools.
On Saturday, Oct. 11, five members attended the Area 6 brunch with Upsilon State President Mary Zirkelbach at the Henry A. Wallace Country Life Center.
The next meeting will be 7 p.m. Dec. 1 at the home of Karen Tussey. Members are asked to bring a memento from a past Beta Kappa Christmas or a favorite Christmas item.
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Kiwanis
The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 26 members and nine guests. President Jane Lowe presided. Jamie Travis did the prayer, and Chris Eaton was the finemaster.
The program was Terry Freeman telling the club about the Creston youth padded football league. The history and what the youth are learning in their early years of football was explained. The club presented the league $300 to help them with new equipment and scholarships so all youth can participate that want to.
Kiwanis members are selling fresh Christmas wreaths and swags as a fundraiser; contact any member to order by Oct. 29. The greenery will be delivered the week of Thanksgiving.
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