December 9, 2010 Minutes
ORTA Gallia County Chapter
The Gallia County Chapter of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association met December 9, 2010 at the Nazarene Family
Life Center. Anita Merry catered the delicious meal consisting of Baked Steak and all the trimmings. We gave Anita and her
crew a round of applause and asked if she would consider being our “caterer on call”. She said yes.
Barbara Shelton President
welcomed “first timers” Sharon Vannoy, Patty Young, and Marilyn Kuhn. Celebrating birthdays this month are
Wil Church, Henry Dillon, Vicki Powell, Marilyn Kuhn and Karen Cornell. Henry Dillon led the Pledge of Allegiance and gave
the prayer.
The program today consisted of members offerings
rather than having an outside speaker. Marlene Hoffman, Memorial Chairperson presented the annual memorial service for those
of our association who have died this year. A candle was lit in memory then a poem was read after which Marlene slowly read
the names:
Irma Willeen Rupe Edwards (9-28-10)
Marian R. Smith (2009)
Douglas
J. Wetherholt (5-12-10)
Mildred
J. Duncan (6-02-10)
Jim Bostick
(6-‘10)
Ronald E. Paxton
(12-10-10)
We then participated in a litany called “We Remember
Them”. The candle was extinguished.
The next presentation
was from Mrs. Claus (aka Vicki Powell). She read a very entertaining book by Carol V. Aebersold and Chanda A. Bell called
“The Elf on the Shelf”. An assistant was needed and Roy Sprague volunteered to serve in this capacity. Thank
you Mrs. Claus and Roy.
Under Committee Reports Karen Cornell
Volunteer chairperson reminded everyone she needs volunteer hours by the first of the year. She had forms and self- addressed
envelopes available for folks to use to send their volunteer hours to her as soon as possible.
The secretary distributed copies of proposed revisions of the By-Laws and Constitution. The dues structure
had to be changed. We also added an article regarding speakers so as not to have any confusion when folks wish to speak to
our organization. The revised version was passed with a unanimous vote. The revised documents will be available on the website
(galliarta.org).
The
Executive Committee will meet January 6, 2011 at Henry and Pat Dillon’s home to make plans for 2011 meetings and programs.
The next item was the installation of officers for 2011.
Wilbert Church past president, installed the following officers: President: Barbara Shelton; Secretary: Marlene Hoffman; Treasurer:
Henry Dillon.
The raffle netted $143 and will be used for
mailing the newsletter. Many of our members donated very nice raffle items. Thank You.
Marlene led the group in the annual December Christmas Sing-a-Long. Everyone sang with hearty voices,
a good way to end 2010 and ring in 2011. HAPPY NEW YEAR to all!
NEXT
MEETING: February 10, 2011 NOON - Golden Corral
Respectfully
submitted,
Marlene Hoffman, Secretary
Financial
Report as of November 30, 2010
Checking
$1863.81
Local Life Membership
7719.72
Scholarship Savings
512.74
Scholarship CD’s
21338.06
