Ladies Friendship Club Meeting Minutes
Date/Time: 1/10/24 1:00 PM Number attending: 47
Cathy Mullen welcomed members and guests. She introduced herself and mentioned if anyone has a question or comment, you can call her; her number is in the directory.
Prayer: Cathy M.
Lunch was served.
Secretary’s report: Karen R. stated that the minutes of the last meeting were previously sent by email and passed out at the meeting. There were no additions or corrections. Lori J. made a motion to approve the minutes. It was seconded by Lynn J. It passed unanimously.
Cathy M. thanked Susan M., Jean C., and Lynn J. for everything they have done in the past to help.
Treasurer’s report: We made a $500 donation to Meals on Wheels. We collected $150 in dues. Our balance is $3,049.71. Margie made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s report. It was seconded by Cindy. It passed unanimously.
Old Business:
Thrivent Financial Services: At our last meeting there was some discussion about Thrivent Financial Services. Cathy M. asked Joyce N. to give us an explanation especially for the new members. Joyce told us it’s a financial advising organization that she’s affiliated with through her church. Through an application process, they will give up to a $250 grant for an approved charitable event. She has received grants in the past several years for food for the luncheon, material for the Blanket Angels, etc. Susan M. and her husband are also members. She has received grants that have been used for the Hot Dog sale supplies.
SOLVE Maternity Homes, “Baby Shower”: There were a lot of items brought to the meeting, today. Cathy thanked everyone for their donations. She asked if we should do this again next month. She has a list of requested items. Rosie made a motion to have the “Baby Shower” next month. It was seconded by Kathleen. It passed unanimously. Susan M. suggested that we invite a representative from SOLVE to come to our next meeting to give a presentation and pick up the items.
New Business:
Team Reach: Cathy signed up for Team Reach. The code is TLFC.
Welcome Bag: Cathy explained that we hand out red, insulated bags with information about the Park, etc. to new shareholders from November until the beginning of May. She needs 2 volunteers for each month January-May, then again in November and December. There was some discussion about possibly adding items such as a koozie, pen, key chain, etc. Since we are just delivering the bags for the Activities Committee, Cathy will talk to Jim G. about it.
Luncheon, Bake Sale, and Basket Raffle: Saturday, February 3, 2024, Cathy has a sign-up sheet for 6 volunteers on Friday, February 2, 2024 starting at 10 a.m. to prepare the food, etc. for the luncheon. She has a sign-up sheet for 6 volunteers on Saturday, Feb. 3 for 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12-2 pm. We need donations for the bake sale and the gift baskets. The donations for the Gift Baskets can be brought to Cathy M. or Margie’s houses. There will be one Gift Basket for men and one for women.
Valentine’s Day Flower Distribution: We distribute flowers to people 90 years old and older on Valentine’s Day. Peggy made a motion for anyone who’s available to assemble the vases with flowers to meet in the Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. It was seconded by Anita. It passed unanimously.
Hot Dog Sale: There was some discussion on where the Hot Dog Sale will be held. Lynn J. said she will find out where we can have it and let Cathy know.
Cathy M. read a thank you card from Meals on Wheels Plus for the $500 donation last year.
The Fashion Show will be on March 21, 2024.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:37 p.m.
Next meeting is scheduled for February 14, 2024 at 1 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Karen Rimatzki, Secretary