December

December 10, 2009

The Gallia County Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association met December 10, 2009 at the new Catholic Church Fellowship hall. President Barb Shelton opened the meeting with a humorous story about Christmas sweaters and made some Christmas remarks. She welcomed "first timer" Rex Greenlee, husband of member Louise Greenlee. Henry Dillon said grace before the delicious meal of ham, sweet potato casserole, green beans and assorted desserts. After all were finished eating we gave the cooks a round of applause.

Under committee reports Karen Cornell reminded us volunteer hours must be turned in to her prior to January 15, 2010 when her report is due at the state ORTA office.

Henry Dillon presented the treasurer's report (as of 11-30-09) as follows:
      Checking                       $2978.78
      Local Life Savings                7687.64
      Scholarship Savings                  86.51
Local Life Membership CD           -0-
      Scholarship CD's                21,017.32

Henry reported he has cashed the Local Life Membership CD that came due in November. This has cleared up our "cash flow" problem. The Scholarship CDs are due to mature in April and he will re-do them at that time.

Today's raffle consisted of numerous items donated by Doug and Janet Wetherholt as well as a pineapple cake baked and donated by Barb Shelton. The winners are:
Wil Church - cake; Irene Surber - fridge magnets; Eileen Stitt - topsy turvy doll; Patsy Schuldt - decorative box; Karen Cornell - decorative box; Barb Shelton - magnets; Lois Carter - picture frame; Norm Snyder - magnets; Louise Greenlee - teacup; Jean Cassidy - crystal dish

Mrs. Claus (aka Vicki Powell) made an entrance. She read aloud a British humor book by John Norris about the Twelve Days of Christmas. This reading consisted of letters exchanged between "Emily and Edward" from Christmas through January 6, Epiphany about the 12 gifts of Christmas.

The executive meeting to plan for 2010 will be held January 7 at the Dillon's.

Marlene Hoffman then led the traditional Christmas Sing-along. Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Marlene Hoffman, Secretary

Addendum from 1-7-10 Executive Board Meeting:

2010 MEETING SCHEDULE

All meetings are at 12 noon.

February 11

Program: Doug Wetherholt speaking on river history
Place: Golden Corral; individual pay, plus tip

April 8

Program: Herman Stewart, artist
Place: Nazarene Family Life Center; catered meal, desserts provided by

executive committee

June 10

Program: ODE speaker; scholarship winners
Place: Presbyterian Church; meal by church ladies

August 12

Program: Memorial Service
Place: Picnic at Wanda Willis' home; meat furnished, potluck

October 14

Program: Melvin Biars from Floral Fashions
Place: Rodney Methodist Church; ham loaf meal by church ladies

December 9

Program: Mrs. Claus, Christmas Sing-Along
Place: Nazarene Family Life Center; baked steak by Becky Rothgeb

All meetings are at 12 noon.