Eden Homemakers
Meeting Minutes March 1, 2010
Sharon McGuire welcomed sixteen members and one guest for the March first meeting of the Eden Homemakers. Our annual potluck was enjoyed by all. Sharon fixed chicken and ham balls with everyone bringing a covered dish. Lin Bils and Amy Hill assisted with the meal. Sharon offered prayed before the meal. The tables were decorated in a purple theme, our Senior Counselor, Marilyn Baughman’s chosen theme for the year, which is purple gems.
Marilyn welcomed everyone present and gave the reading "March". The meeting was called to order and Lin gave devotions on St. Patrick. Those in attendance responded to the roll call, by answering what exercise do you enjoy doing.
Secretary, Sharon read the December minutes after which the Treasurer’s report was presented. Both were approved as read.
Under old business, the food basket for the LaRoe family and the food pantry were discussed along with the pancake/sausage dinner/supper.
The home remedies from the November meeting will be printed by the Secretary, Sharon.
Mary Brown thanked everybody for their kindness in the death of Jim Butt.
Under new business, discussion was held about our fiscal year and if we like the change in months.
Wyandot Cares was discussed and Pat Riedel is the bus driver during the winter months.
Cards were sent to Judy Frey and Sandy Marshall.
Next meeting will be at the Eden Township house.
The program for the evening was exercise and games by Tina Newell. She is exercise coordinator at the Senior Center in Upper Sandusky. Tina gave many exercise tips and showed us how to exercise with things we have in our home and while you are waiting somewhere. We will all be in tiptop shape for the summer.
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "If" and presented each lady with a personalized shamrock cookie.
Lin moved to adjourn, second by Deb Phillips.
Sharon McGuire, Sec./Treas.
