March 28, 2024

Club news

The Book Club

The Book Club met Nov. 3 at the home of Dorothy McNaught with President Shonda Deranleau presiding. The meeting was called to order. Roll call was answered by seven members with books read since the October meeting.

Minutes from the October meeting were read and approved. A report was given on the treasurery and money was collected for a gift to the public library.

Under old business, the library is selecting a book that will be given by the Book Club in memory of Dawn Ide.

Under new business, members signed up for food they will bring to the Christmas luncheon. Members were reminded to bring Christmas literature to share and a book for a book exchange.

In keeping with the theme “People Who Inspire Us by Overcoming Hardships,” Pat Pokorny reviewed the book “His Holiness” by Carl Bernstein and Marco Politi. This is a biography of Karol Wojtla, Pope John Paul II.

The hostess served refreshments at the close of the meeting.

The next meeting will be the Christmas luncheon at 12:30 p.m. Dec. 1 at the home of Barbara Thomsen.

National DAR

National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter meeting was called to order by Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk of Lamoni 9:30 a.m. Nov. 8 at Summit House in Creston.

Nineteen members were present.

The hostesses this month were Cheryl Micetich of Urbandale and Jerilyn Johnson of Ankeny.

The meeting began with the welcome service and oath of membership for new member Cynthia Barbour of Van Meter. This ritual was conducted by Bahniuk, Chaplain Connie Kinkade of Creston and Registrar Marj Kinkade of Creston.

Dorothy Hughes of Mount Ayr presented the program, “WWI Letters,” from her family mementoes of the service of Clyde Hayes with the Canadian Army.

Members shared the opening ritual, followed by the presentation of the president general’s message by Darlene Morgan of Mount Ayr, the national defense report about the American Indian involvement throughout history by Jane Briley of Creston and the treasurer’s report by Bonnie Riepe of Afton. The treasurer’s report was approved unanimously.

Committee reports were presented.

The American Indian moment by Pam Marvin of Chariton was about Native American Chief Gall.

Connie Kinkade of Creston presented a commemorative event by announcing that the Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter, NSDAR, has become a 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemorative Partner. This honor included the official flag, a congratulatory letter, a proclamation signed by President Obama and the list of objectives for participation in this group.

The conservation moment by Judith Wachter of Afton, advised the chapter, when buying new appliances, choose those that offer cycle and load size adjustments to save water and energy.

During the flag moment by Hughes, members were advised of the special days on which to fly flags this month.

In women’s issues by Jan Morgan of Greenfield, it was brought to our attention that with the recent election, Iowa now has its first female going to Washington, D.C., and the first female veteran going to Washington, D.C. She also announced that Thursday, Nov. 20, is the Great American Smoke Out and urged everyone to not smoke.

For the sunshine moment by Marj Kinkade of Creston, members heard about the greeting cards she sent to Jan Morgan, Edna Posten and Edna’s daughter, Jeanne Collison, Michele Richardson, Raidene Sticken and Jo Walter. Marj also had contact information updates. Pam Marvin suggested that the updates should also be sent to state officers and the southwest district director.

Judging of the Good Citizen Essays has been completed. The winner is Ashley Harris of Creston. Seven different schools chose Good Citizen students, Murray, Corning, Diagonal, Macksburg, Creston, Tingley and New Virginia.

During new business, resignation was accepted from Laura Guhse of Creston as secretary. Lynne Schlaht of Creston shared a thank you note from scholarship winner Megan Oswold. She also announced that the applications for this year have been sent out to the schools.

On the subject of literacy, Briley announced the First United Methodist Church in Creston will be offering homework assistance every Wednesday after class since the public schools have early dismissal. An evening meal will also be provided to the students before they leave for home. Any volunteers would be welcome, with brief training and video included.

Bahniuk read a thank you note from State Regent Sharon Braden and shared her goals for her administration. She also shared information on the new DAR website and reminded everyone of the upcoming dates for various meetings including State Conference 2015 in Ames, Continental Congress 2015 in Washington, D.C., and the Iowa State DAR Board of Management 2015 in Ames.

The closing prayer was presented by Chaplain Connie Kinkade of Creston.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 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.

Bancroft History Assembly

Bancroft History Assembly met Nov. 3 at GRMC. Seven members, one potential and four life members were in attendance.

Joann Nurnberg, president, called the meeting to order. The thought for the day was “When you are grateful, fear disappears and abundance appears.” The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. The inspirational thought was “A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even if he lives in paradise.”

Roll call was answered by telling favorite poems. Minutes from the October meeting were read by Sandy Oswald and approved. Avis Hainline presented the treasurer’s report. It and the new budget were approved.

There were no communications.

The only committee report was: Literature report is due at the next meeting.

There was no unfinished business, and no new business.

The next meeting is Dec. 1. The program will be the life of Marcia Wallace.

The club collect was said and meeting was moved and seconded to adjourn.

“Sold to the Lady in the Green Hat” was the program given by Bobi Woodin.

Kiwanis

The weekly Kiwanis meeting was held 12:05 p.m. Tuesday at The Windrow with 20 members. President Jane Lowe presided. Jacki Steffen did the prayer, and Victoria Brammer was finemaster.

The program was Chris Frederickson with Frederickson Memorials who discussed her and Emily Cook’s visit to granite companies in Elberton, Ga., where they met with artists and companies that do artwork such as glass art and granite etching on granite mined from the area.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Wednesday. Canasta winners were Mary Kline, first; Marilyn Larimore, second; and Loretta Kelly, third.

Kline won the door prize.

Marilyn Larimore will be hostess for cards and chatter Wednesday, Nov. 19.