President Charles opened the meeting at 12:16pm

Pledge of Allegiance: Charles

Prayer: Bud Luthman

Song: Charles-God Bless America

 

Guest: Lisa Carlson

 

Guest Speaker: Lee Ellison and Jenifer Smith

 

Charles welcomed everyone.

 

Happy Dollars:

Denise was happy that Kathie Shankman is finally home.

Caroline Ottenbreit had a lovely visit to Rome and Capri.

Racheal Zeberl is house hunting and hoping that she finds her new abode tomorrow.

Jennifer and Lee were happy to attend the meeting.

Charles is helping his daughter and son inlaw move.  They are in search of a new home.  His daughter is pregnant with a third chils, making this his fifth grandchild.

Mike Hanifan was talking to his daughter in Yokohama, Japan and she is missing hiking. One week after her graduation she will be at the Philmont and attend the Trek 2027.

Announcements:

Dictionary Deliveries

Fredon Elementary 11/5/25 9:00 am

Stillwater Elementary 11/12/25 9:00 am

Florence M. Burd and Merrriam Ave. dates are to be announced.

Volunteers welcome to assist in distributing the dictionaries.  Please contact Charles or Denise.

The Homeless Project is also moving forward.  We still need:

Shampoo and Conditioner-Body Wash-Deodorant-Hair Brushes and Combs-Toothpaste

The annual golf outing netted approximately $14000.00.  Rob Rhine suggested a putting tournament at the outing that was a great success.

 

Upcoming Events and Speakers:

11/5/25 Guest Speaker Michael Zaorski, Physical Therapist Newton Medical Center

Guest Speaker: Lee Ellison Director of Marketing and Business Development and Jennifer Smith Special Events Manager for Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice

Lights of Light Event brochure was distributed.  The difference between Palliative Care and Hospice Care were discussed.  Lee also said that it is the family's choice, not the institutions choice for which hospice to use.  They provided a great deal of information.

Upcoming Fundraisers:

Chili Open January 31, 2026

Pancake Breakfast and St. Patrick's Day Parade March 7, 2026

Pickleball Tournament April 2026

 

50/50 Bud Luthman $2.00

Adjourned at 1:25pm

 

Editor: Denise Current