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Gallia County Retired Teachers Association
October 13, 2011
Rodney Methodist
Church
Attendance: Hazel Carico, Lois
Carter, Irene Clark, Jim Clark, Diana Drummond, Karen Cornell, Dottie Craig, Jeanine Cunningham, Andrea Evans, Henry Dillon,
Pat Dillon, Dallie Forgey, Glenn Graham, Louise Greenlee, Marlene Hoffman, Marsha Haynes, Mary Lanier, Phyllis Mollohan, Emily
Robinson, Julie Dragoo, Kay Adkins, Patricia Young, Ollie Paxton, Denise Payne, Betty Plymale, Bob Powell, Vicki Powell, Marilyn
Reese, Debbie Rhodes, Ellen Schopis, Patsy Schuldt, Barb Shelton, Jane Ann Slagle, Norm Snyder, Ruth Snyder, Jim Steele, Janet
Wetherholt, Christine Williams, Bruce Wilson, Cindy Wilson, Darla Saunders and guest Melvin Biars.
Meeting: The meeting was called to order by President Barb Shelton at 12 p.m. Birthdays
were recognized for Ellen Schopis, Darla Saunders, Julie Dragoo, Janet Wetherholt and Glenn Graham. Marsha Haynes was
welcomed as a “first-timer”. The prayer was offered by Glenn Graham and the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag was
led by Barb Shelton. We called the cooks out from the kitchen for a round of applause for the tasty meal, we got on their
schedule for the 2012 October meeting.
Melvin Biars from Floral Fashion was introduced. Melvin gave a very
informative and often humorous presentation of current trends in floral fashion, briefly put: feathers and bling. He also
gave many small prizes, too numerous to mention, as well as several beautiful large ticket floral items. He also donated today’s
raffle item, which netted $142. Melvin is always most generous when he comes to speak to us but this year he outdid himself
in his generosity. A great big THANK YOU to Melvin. We’ve booked him for the 2012 October meeting.
Committee Reports: Karen Cornell reminded everyone to turn in
volunteer hours at the December meeting. She distributed forms for those who need them. The current "ORTA Quarterly"
has volunteer hours as it’s cover story. The combined worth of total volunteer hours turned in to the state ORTA
is over TEN MILLION DOLLARS! And that is only the hours actually turned in, most folks do volunteer work they don’t
think to turn in. It’s important to keep track of those volunteer hours, both large and small. The do add up!
Marlene Hoffman, web master, reported she attended a helpful and informative ORTA web workshop presented by Deloris Ullmann
in Columbus September 19. (check Marlene out on p. 13 of the "Quarterly") She also reported she now has the
entire newsletter on the website. Karen Cornell suggested folks should visit the website and check out what is there. The
address is: galliarta.org
There was a discussion on Issue 2. If we care about current teachers as well
as our own well being we should VOTE NO on Issue 2. Everyone is encouraged however,
to read up on all issues and vote your conscience when you cast your ballot on November 8.
Treasurer’s report as of September 30, 2011, submitted by Henry Dillon:
Checking
$1102.75
Local Life Membership Savings 6694.23
Scholarship Savings
749.38
Scholarship CD’s
21608.45
NEXT MEETING: DECEMBER 8- Nazarene Church - 12 p.m. - Catered by Anita Merry (baked steak).
Respectfully submitted
Marlene Hoffman
Secretary
FYI - We received word that Jake Frowine passed away at the age of 102. Many
of you may remember Jake as District VII Director for many years. He always had a story or a joke to tell as well as a poem
to recite (by memory) every time he visited our chapter. If anyone wishes to send a note to his widow her address is:
June Frowine
2720 Hillview Court
Portsmouth, OH
45662-2663
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