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Gallia County Retired Teacher’s Association
August 11, 2011
First Baptist Church
Attendance:
Vickie Powell, Bob Powell, Jim Clark, Irene Clark, Joyce Hill, Vince Hill, Cliff Wilson, Jean Wilson, Walt Stowers, Glenn
Graham, Jackie Graham, Lois Carter, Nancy Hood, Robin Lane, Denise Payne, Debbie Rhodes, Sara Spurlock, Gene Spurlock, Kay
Adkins, Barb Shelton, Pat Dillon, Henry Dillon, Wanda Willis, Cleland Willis, Beverly Chapman, Karen Cornell, Patsy Schuldt,
Ollie Paxton, Darla Saunders, Christine Williams, Marlene Hoffman; Guests: Roberta Duncan, Tayler Duncan, Brenda Myers and
Halee Myers.
The meeting was called to order by President Barb Shelton. “First-timers”
recognized were: Joyce and Vince Hill, Beverly Chapman, Roberta Duncan, Brenda Myers and Jackie Graham. Birthdays: Debbie
Rhodes (8-4); Denise Payne (8-9); Ollie Paxton (8-3); Marlene Hoffman (7-9); upcoming birthday: Hazel Carrico who will be
89 on August 14th. Cards were signed for Hazel Carrico (birthday); Louise Greenlee (knee surgery); Janet Wetherholt (broken
leg); Lynn Rees (surgery).
Barb welcomed the scholarship winners and their mothers.
We recited the Pledge of Allegiance and Henry Dillon said the blessing. A picnic style luncheon was enjoyed by all. Thank
you to the “cooks”, in other words pat yourself on the back, the meal was potluck. A big thank-you to the First
Baptist Church for providing the air-conditioned fellowship room for our luncheon and meeting. Barb read a thank-you note
from Karen Butt, ORTA President.
Wanda Willis, scholarship committee chairwoman remarked
she and her committee, Nancy Hood and Karen Cornell enjoyed reading the applications immensely. There were 12 applications
and all the essays were good. She then introduced the scholarship ($350) winners.
Halee Myers –
Gallia Academy HS – daughter of Brenda Myers & the late Earl Myers
Tayler Duncan –
South Gallia HS – daughter of Paul and Roberta (Hamilton) Duncan
Kelcie Carter – River
Valley HS – daughter of Larry & Kelly Carter
Kelcie was unable to attend today. Halee and Tayler both
made short remarks to the group. Halee will be attending the University of Rio Grande majoring in general studies with the
intention to go into elementary education. She had good teachers and wants to give back some of what she received. Tayler
will be attending the University of Rio Grande, majoring in Special Education. In her application essay Wanda mentioned Tayler
made special mention of one of her teachers, Sue Ruff who had a positive influence on her. Sue is one of our members. Congratulations
to all three young ladies!
Marlene Hoffman announced a leadership/web workshop to be held at the ORTA building
on September 19 and/or 20th.
Marlene read an article written by Regina Brett of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, “45
Life Lessons by a 90 year old”.
Treasurer’s Report submitted by Henry Dillon:
Balances as of July
31, 2011
Checking Account - $2318.88
Local Life Savings -
6691.53
Scholarship Savings - 748.92
Scholarship
CD’s - 21,608.45
The raffle today netted $105. Items donated
by members were 2 afghans by Nancy Hood; a corn hole score keeper by Karen Cornell and a tote bag by Darla Saunders. The winners
were: Tayler Duncan (tote bag); Chris Williams (OSU afghan); Robin Lane (Marshall afghan); Barb Shelton (corn hole score keeper).
Marlene brought us up to date on legislation, primarily the SB5 referendum and the continuing need to advocate for
maintaining DEFINED BENEFIT rather than Defined Contribution that some are advocating
for our retirement. It is important to contact our legislators and let them know where we stand on these and other issues.
It is imperative that we VOTE come November!!
Respectfully Submitted,
Marlene Hoffman, Secretary
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| 2011 Scholarship winners and their mothers |
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| Karen Cornell, Halee Myers, Wanda Willis, Tayler Duncan, Nancy Hood |
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| Decisions, decisions... |
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| Irene Clark & Karen Cornell |
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| Madam President - Barb Shelton |
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| Marlene Hoffman - reading "Life Lessons from a 90 year old" |
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| Glenn & Jackie Graham |
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