December 2015 Notes

December 10, 2015 Meeting Notes

This was our Christmas party so we enjoyed a variety of wonderful foods.

 Show & Tell and Round Tuits were shared.

President Erica called a brief meeting to order.

We wish to thank hostesses:  JoDee Johnston, Eileen Van Dyk,  Mary Gosse

January hostesses will be:  Lynette Dahlquist, Heidi Headlee & Meg Tryba

Guests were introduced.

Secretary’s minutes for November approved (CP/ LJ).   Treasurer’s report for November approved. ( CP/KS).    Correspondence was read.

Meg Tryba gave information on challenge project “birthstone challenge” with more detail to come.

She also inquired if we wished to participate in box project this year. Motion (LJ/HH) carried to authorize up to $100 to fill two boxes.

 Retreat information from Oak Forest Center: January 7-10, 2016 with 5 rooms reserved. Cost is $137.50 for the 3 nights lodging and 7 meals. Information sheets, sign up sheets to bring items, and final sign up sheets were passed.  We need a minimum of 24 under terms of contract.  For Fri. thru Sun. with 2 nights and 5 meals $95.00.  Checks payable to Oak Forest Center by arrangement with our Treasurer Bridget.              April Retreat will be 8^th-10^th with three rooms and 5 meals at $95 @.

Help them keep warm this Christmas – members brought in items to donate to residents of the Lowry Hotel.  That opportunity was no longer available so items were sorted and distributed to  Our Neighbors House and  Turning Point in River Falls and THUG in Somerset.  Thank you to all who brought in items.                            

Meeting adjourned ( LJ/KS)

Respectfully submitted, Mary Simonds, Secretary  

Next meeting on January 14^th at 6:30 pm