November 13, 2008 02:37 pm
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Farm Bureau Women
ADA — Kathryn Floyd, Ada, was one of the Farm Bureau Women from Oklahoma that recently attended the Country Women's Council meeting in Hot Springs, Ark.
The meeting was hosted by the Arkansas Farm Bureau Women's Committee at Arlington Resort Hotel in the Quachita Mountains of Hot Springs National Park.
CWC is the United States affiliate of the Associated Country Women of the World which is headquartered in London, England. Four national organizations and 43 state affiliates comprise CWC.
Oklahoma Home, Community Education is a member of this organization.
Melody Makers
Mature Melody Maker, an adult singing group of First Baptist Church, went to Durant Oct. 19 to present music for the evening service of Fairview Baptist Church. The church was in a two weeks revival. Harold Ware was the music director and Betty Wynn was the pianist.
The group was welcomed by the Rev. Bill Ledbetter, pastor. The Ladies Ensemble sang "His Grace Is Sufficient for Me." Billy Jack sang, "The Longer I Serve Him." The choir sang "Victory Medley" with solo by Jean Haworth. The choir and congregation sang "Where Could I Go," "The Unclouded Day," and "Soon, Very Soon." Other hymns sung by the choir were "We Ought to Praise Him," "Wonder Working Power Medley," "Without Him," "Just As I Am," and "Have Thine Own Way, Lord."
The evening message was given by the Rev. Bill Robertson of Louisiana.
The church provided a meal for Mature Melody Makers.
Those giving the program were Willie Mae Williams, Mary Sue Roberts, Carl and Lois Gilley, Doug and Tubby Davis, the Rev. Jerry and Jackie Wells, Nanci and James Rosson, Dr. Don and Jane Stafford, Betty Wynn, Dolores Moore, the Rev. Holt and Mary Kay Sodeman, Doris Brooks, Sue Asklund, Ken Bradduck, Martha Martin, Billy and Carolyn Jack, David and Judy Schalhorn and Harold Ware.
DAR
Chimney Hill chapter of National Society Daughters of the American Revolution is seeking applicants for five $1,000 scholarships being offered by the Oklahoma State Society, NSDAR. These awards will apply to the fall 2009 semester.
Founded in 1890, NSDAR is dedicated to service to the nation. A volunteer women's organization, it is comprised of 165,000 members in 50 state societies and 3,000 chapters in the United States as well as many units overseas. Each of its members can trace their lineage to a patriot who served in the American Revolution.
The objectives of the society are historic preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor. "Offering these scholarships is one method the society uses to meet its educational objectives," said Joyce Gentry, chapter scholarship committee chairman.
To qualify, the applicant must be attending the 2008 fall semester in a university or college within the state of Oklahoma and have plans to attend an Oklahoma university or college in the fall semester of 2009. High school seniors who are concurrently enrolled in an Oklahoma college or university are also eligible. The scholarships will be awarded without regard to race, religion, sex or national origin.
Applications and instructions are available by contacting Joyce Gentry at 436-0616.
Application deadline is Jan. 31, 2009. Winners will be notified in March and will be honored at the society's state conference in May 2009.
Preceptor Delta Phi
Preceptor Delta Phi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met Oct. 14, 2008, at China Super Buffet for a combination luncheon and monthly meeting. Members repeated the opening ritual. President Juanita True called the meeting to order and welcomed members and guest Pat Sims. Lucille Collins, secretary, read the minutes from the previous meeting which were approved as read.
True had received a letter from International concerning insurance for the chapter which the members declined. She also handed out new calendars for members' yearbooks.
Carol Winton reported six were present at Beta Sigma Phi City Council meeting Oct. 13. Winton resigned her position as president due to health reasons. Preceptor's delegates now will be Juanita True and Jean Erickson with Winton as an alternate. Winton also reported the Preferential Tea will be in November.
Guest Pat Sims filled out papers to become the newest Preceptor Delta Phi member. Vice president Winton will send the papers to International so Sims' membership will be official.
Bobbye Darbison read from the Gray Book concerning opening and closing rituals. Group discussion followed.
Those attending were Lucille Collins, Bobbye Darbison, Jean Erickson, Marlene Green, Pat Sims, Juanita True and Carol Winton.
PCREA
Pontotoc County Retired Educators Association met Sept. 19, 2008, for its monthly meeting and luncheon at Ada Elks Lodge. President Ruth Ann Taylor welcomed members and requested all new ones to stand for recognition. Alma Hogan gave the invocation.
Taylor called the meeting to order. Copies of the minutes from the last meeting in the spring were on the tables for members to read. They had been prepared by Judy Hisaw, secretary.
Dr. Thomas Stephens gave the financial report.
This year there were three new committee chairpersons: Membership, Doris Barrick; Benevolence, Dorothy Milligan; and Health and Special Services, Jim Barlow. Taylor commended the officers, committee chairpersons and callers for their help in getting the first meeting organized.
Dr. Charles Barrick, south central district representative, reported OEA had lost its lobbyist, Al Terrell, because of throat cancer. Norman Cooper has replaced him.
Mary Scalf reported PCREA had volunteered 2,733 hours for community service during the last school year. She requested that members record volunteer hours at each regular meeting before some are forgotten.
Dorothy Milligan reported there had been three membership deaths: Jewel Coleman, Dr. Wandella McNutt and Leon Landrith.
After lunch, Scalf introduced "Sen. Robert S. Kerr," portrayed by Greg Pierce, superintendent of Pontotoc Technology Center. Pierce presented the senator's life through story and video.
Sammy Edwards and Dianne Huckleberry had decorated the tables in a fall theme. Mildred Clinton and Evelyn Tribbey won the table centerpieces.
Those attending were as follows: Coleene Alexander, Aggie Allen, Charles Barrick, Doris Barrick, Jim Barlow, Lonnie Barnes, Madline Barnes, Leonard Briley, Billie Clay, C.D. Clay, Ken Clinton, Mildred Clinton, Faye Cook, Edna Mae Cooley, Debbie Eaton, Sammy Edwards, Billie Bloyd, Norman Frame, Cloreta Gray, Tim Green, Judy Hanson, Judy Hisaw, Alma Hogan, Dianne Huckleberry, Sue Jaquess, Donny Johnson, Judy Johnson, Bryna Lane, Rick May, Carol J. Meyer, Charles E. Meyer, Dorothy Milligan, Sue Milner, Kenneth Murphy, Chuck Perry, Cassie Reed, Carolyn Riggs, Mary Scalf, Harold Skinner, Lanny Sliger, Gerri Stephens, Tom Stephens, Ruth Ann Taylor, Ella Mae Todd and Evelyn Tribbey.
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Pontotoc County Retired Educators Association met Oct. 10, 2008, at Ada Elks Lodge for its regular luncheon meeting. In the absence of President Ruth Ann Taylor, Vice President Mary Scalf welcomed the members. Kenneth Murphy gave the invocation.
Scalf introduced the speaker, Dr. Bill Chapman, East Central University business instructor. His presentation concerned the Centennial Celebration in preparation at ECU. He introduced Mary Ruth Barnes of the ECU Development office who assisted with his presentation.
Following the program, Scalf called the business meeting to order. Judy Hisaw, secretary, had copies of the minutes from the previous meeting on each table. They were accepted as written. Dr. Tom Stephens, treasurer, placed copies of the treasurer's report on the tables and noted the monthly accounts. They also were accepted as written.
Doris Barrick, membership chair, distributed the new 2008-2009 handbooks to those attending. Dorothy Milligan, benevolence chair, said she had sent several cards to members and their families who were ill. Scalf informed the group that an out-of-state past member, Virginia Evans, had died.
Jim Barlow, health and special services chairperson, researched and handed out sheets filled with information of upcoming events. Mary Scalf, volunteer hours chair, collected the number hours that members had registered and encouraged everyone to list anything they did as a volunteer. Sue Jaquess, calling chair, thanked all of the callers for the work they do. "It takes all of us to prepare for a meeting," Jaquess said.
Dr. Charles Barrick, south central district representative, asked members to check their OREA website to keep updated on things at the capital. OREA is still in need of a new lobbyist because of the death of Al Terrell. "HB 2732 slipped by without people realizing its consequences," Barrick said. "It makes seeing a denturist first instead of a dentist a felony. We need to try to get this corrected," he said.
PCREA membership has increased 3.6 percent this year.
Tables were decorated in fall themes by Janet Gibson, Carol Winton and Martha Martin. The floral centerpieces were won by Barbara Langley and Harold Skinner. The anecdote for this meeting was given by Donnie Johnson.
Those attending were as follows: Tish Anderson, Jim Barlow, Lonnie Barnes, Madeline Barnes, Charles Barrick, Doris Barrick, Bobbie Borders, Billie Clay, C.D. Clay, Edna Mae Cooley, Ann Dotson, Billie Floyd, Norman Frame, Janet Gibson, Harold Haines, Judy Hanson, Judy Hisaw, Alma Hogan, Dianne Huckleberry, Joe Hudson, Sue Jaquess, Donny Johnson, Judy Johnson, Marvin Kroeker, Barbara Langley, Aline Little, Ira Little, Don Martin, Martha Martin, Rick May, Kenenth Murphy, Ray Quiett, Cassie Reed, Cheryl Rhynes, Phil Rhynes, Mary Scalf, June Sims, Harold Skinner, Lanny Sliger, Ernie Staggs, Gerri Stephens, Tom Stephens, Lola Thompson, Paul Thompson, Ella Mae Todd, Evelyn Tribbey and Carol Winton.
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