Eden Homemakers
Meeting Minutes April 6, 2009


Sharon McGuire welcomed nineteen members and one guest for the April 6th meeting of Eden Homemakers. Our annual potluck supper was enjoyed by all. Sharon fixed chicken and mock steak with everyone bringing a covered dish. Lin Bils assisted with the meal. Sharon offered prayer before the meal.


Junior counselor Marilyn Baughman welcomed everybody present and called the meeting to order. Lin gave a reading "The Cracked Pot". Those in attendance responded to the roll call by answering "A Garden Memory".
Secretary, Sharon read the March minutes after which the Treasurer’s report was presented. Both were approved as read.
Senior Counselor Lois Rife gave some remarks and thanked everyone for the all of the cards and support.


After much discussion was held about the office of Junior Counselor, Martha Jennings volunteered. Motion was made by Deb Phillips to accept Martha, second by Freda Beamer. Motion was passed by all.
Marilyn read a letter from Week Day Religious Education for the request for umbrellas for the students. Pat Riedel made a motion to do this project, second by Martha Jennings, motion passed.
Marilyn also passed out forms for suggestions for next year. Please return this form to Marilyn by the nest meeting. We also discussed changing the months that we meet. Suggestions were to meet in June and July and not in January and February starting next year.


Treva Schilling gave a very interesting talk about the shoe box program. Lin moved that we do this project next year. Second by Mary Brown. Motion passed.
The program for the evening was "Being a Master Gardener" by Mary Walton. Mary gave many gardening tips and answered many garden questions. She also gave three plants for gifts.


Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "A Little Bit of Spring" and gave everyone an Easter egg treat.

Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.