The January 2013 meeting will be at the Eden Township House on January 7, 2013. A Book Report by Jackie Mosman or Lois Rife will be presented. Hostessed by Francis Schilling, co-hostesses are Treva Schilling and Carolyn Anderson.
Thursday, December 6, 2012
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Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Meeting Minutes November 7, 2011
Senior Counselor Cletabelle Barnes called the meeting to order and read a humorous reading of a school principal.
Sandy Marshall read devotions about Thanksgiving the Forgotten Holiday and prayer.
Acting secretary Pat Riedel read the October minutes and gave the treasures report and approved.
Roll call was answered by sixteen ladies and 2 guests. The roll call was “What was your favorite display at the Fantasy of Lights?”
Pat and Dick Eyestone said their favorite thing was walking thought every night at the end and turning off each section after all is quiet.
The Eyestones told about the start of Upper Winter Fantasy of Light by Pat Althouse in 1997.
In 15 years 275,000 dollars have gone to charity. Upper Winter Fantasy of Lights only serves Wyandot County charities. Applicants must apply to a committee of 13 and the committee then votes to accept a recipient with a 5 year rule for returning requests.
This year the money goes to CASA and Open Door charities.
A secretary, treasure, publicity person, display person, ground lighting crew, volunteer coordinator, a park board member or city counsel member, business person to get coupons, Dan Harris Electric, 3 full time electricians make up part of the committee.
The last Saturday of October the wrestling team unloads 2 semi trailers of equipment onto smaller trailers and move displays around the park. Lights are stored by color and rechecked to make sure they are in working order later in the winter.
Football players help reload the equipment on Martin Luther King Day.
About 668 volunteer’s help, collect the donations each night, along with the Police and Sheriff. Each year the electric bill is 5-6 thousand dollars.
Tom Murphy will give carriage rides for $30.00 each Sunday and one Monday.
Old business next meeting is on Dec 5th at 6:30, need reservations in by Nov 28th, $7.50 is the cost of the dinner, Helen Pool made a motion to collect $8.00 and put rest in treasure, Martha Jennings second the motion. Motion passed.
Shoe boxes and money were collected for the Shoebox project.
Lois Rife made a motion all speakers are to receive a check for $15.00, Jackie Mossman seconded the motion. Motion passed
A check was given to the Upper Winter Fantasy of Lights for $25.00
Freda Beamer adjourned the meeting.
Sandy Marshall and Martha Jennings served cider, fruit and donut holes.
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Meeting Minutes October 3, 2011
Meeting Minutes
Eden Homemakers met on October 3rd, 2011 at the home of Junior Counselor Edna Armstrong.
Cletabelle Barnes, senior counselor called the meeting to order and read humorous readings pertaining to church.
Jackie Mosman gave devotions and dedicated them to Ruth Wilt and closed with a prayer.
Roll Call was answered by fifteen ladies and three guests. The call was "Have you done much traveling?"
Secretary and Treasures' reports were read and approved.
There being no old business, we moved into new business.
We will be doing the shoebox project. Lois Rife made a motion to bring what you want, make your own box, a box, things for a box or money for postage to send a box. second by Freda Beamer. motion passed.
Discussion was held about donating tot he food pantry. Treva Schilling made a motion to do the food pantry in May, second by Helen Pool. motion passed.
Connie Hahn of Traveline Travel Services gave the program on "Trials of a Travel Agent". Her talk was very interesting and funny.
Edna and Jackie served refreshments.
Treasury balance $29.22
deposit $50.00
balance $79.22
Sharon McGuire, Sec./Treas.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
December 2010 Minutes
Eden Homemakers
Meeting Minutes December 6, 2010
The Eden Homemaker met December 6, 2010 at We Luv Yogurt. We had a wonderful meal of salads, chicken, pork, baked potato, green bean casserole, cinnamon roll, cookies and sherbet. The cost was $11.72.
Francis Schilling gave the devotions for the evening reading "Whiter than Snow" and "Snowflakes". She also gave the blessing before the meal.
Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor welcome all present in the absence of Senior Counselor, Martha Jennings who had open heart surgery that day and was reported as doing well. Roll call was answered by sixteen ladies by answering "Have you mailed your greeting cards".
Under old business, we discussed the food baskets and they will go to the LaRoe family and a lady named Rachael that Treva Schilling knows. We will buy meat for the baskets. Lois Rife made a motion to send leftover food to the food pantry. Second by Jackie Mosman. Motion passed. Jackie, Treva and Lois will deliver the baskets.
Charlie Mosman’s funeral dinner will be used as the homemaker’s community project. Freda Beamer was in charge of getting food and setting up the township house. Jackie thanked everybody for a job well done and was very thankful.
Marilyn Baughman made a motion to spend $20.00 for a book in memory of Barb Kieffer. Second by Francis. Motion passed. Sharon McGuire will get the book.
Lois Rife was in charge of the game that we played to exchange gifts. Thanks to Martha for getting the gifts.
Get well cards were sent to Barb Kieffer, Martha Jennings, Phyllis Clark and Marilyn and Gene Baughman. A Sympathy card was sent to the Barb Kieffer Family.
Meeting Minutes December 6, 2010
The Eden Homemaker met December 6, 2010 at We Luv Yogurt. We had a wonderful meal of salads, chicken, pork, baked potato, green bean casserole, cinnamon roll, cookies and sherbet. The cost was $11.72.
Francis Schilling gave the devotions for the evening reading "Whiter than Snow" and "Snowflakes". She also gave the blessing before the meal.
Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor welcome all present in the absence of Senior Counselor, Martha Jennings who had open heart surgery that day and was reported as doing well. Roll call was answered by sixteen ladies by answering "Have you mailed your greeting cards".
Under old business, we discussed the food baskets and they will go to the LaRoe family and a lady named Rachael that Treva Schilling knows. We will buy meat for the baskets. Lois Rife made a motion to send leftover food to the food pantry. Second by Jackie Mosman. Motion passed. Jackie, Treva and Lois will deliver the baskets.
Charlie Mosman’s funeral dinner will be used as the homemaker’s community project. Freda Beamer was in charge of getting food and setting up the township house. Jackie thanked everybody for a job well done and was very thankful.
Marilyn Baughman made a motion to spend $20.00 for a book in memory of Barb Kieffer. Second by Francis. Motion passed. Sharon McGuire will get the book.
Lois Rife was in charge of the game that we played to exchange gifts. Thanks to Martha for getting the gifts.
Get well cards were sent to Barb Kieffer, Martha Jennings, Phyllis Clark and Marilyn and Gene Baughman. A Sympathy card was sent to the Barb Kieffer Family.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
November 2010 Minutes
Eden Homemakers
Meeting Minutes November 1, 2010
The November meeting of Eden Homemakers was held at the home of Joyce Richards.
The meeting was called to order by Martha Jennings with a reading.
Pat Riedel, acting secretary, read the secretary’s report and asked each member what they were doing for Thanksgiving as roll call.
Twenty shoeboxes were collected and money for the boxes was giving to Treva. She and Jackie Mosman will deliver them to Marion.
Martha said Dwain Sayre was to be a speaker in March and wanted us to be thinking about any questions we may have for him.
The group decided again to collect food for a needy family and the food pantry. Marilyn made a motion to do this. Treva second the motion. Motion passed.
Marilyn thanked us for our cards and prayers during her time of loss.
Marilyn read about "Thankfulness" for devotions and also read "Turkey".
Treva suggested we all make a few cards for Jackie. Cards were sent to Jackie and to Barb Kieffer.
Meeting was adjourned and everyone went to the craft room at Richard’s and made cards.
Refreshments of pumpkin rolls and cider were served.
Meeting Minutes November 1, 2010
The November meeting of Eden Homemakers was held at the home of Joyce Richards.
The meeting was called to order by Martha Jennings with a reading.
Pat Riedel, acting secretary, read the secretary’s report and asked each member what they were doing for Thanksgiving as roll call.
Twenty shoeboxes were collected and money for the boxes was giving to Treva. She and Jackie Mosman will deliver them to Marion.
Martha said Dwain Sayre was to be a speaker in March and wanted us to be thinking about any questions we may have for him.
The group decided again to collect food for a needy family and the food pantry. Marilyn made a motion to do this. Treva second the motion. Motion passed.
Marilyn thanked us for our cards and prayers during her time of loss.
Marilyn read about "Thankfulness" for devotions and also read "Turkey".
Treva suggested we all make a few cards for Jackie. Cards were sent to Jackie and to Barb Kieffer.
Meeting was adjourned and everyone went to the craft room at Richard’s and made cards.
Refreshments of pumpkin rolls and cider were served.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Meeting Minutes October 4, 2010
The first fall meeting o Eden Homemakers was held at the home of Deb Phillips on October 4th 2010.
Senior Counselor Martha Jennings called the meeting to order. Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor along with Martha went over the program for the year. A big thank-you was giving to Marilyn Baughman and here daughter Pam for doing the program.
Roll call was answered by fifteen ladies – funny experience at the fair.
The secretary and treasurers’ reports were read and approved.
Under old business, the new drapes for the township house are finished. Pat Riedel and Freda Beamer will wash windows and hang the drapes. This project was a donation to the township house for having some of our meeting there.
The yearly collection was taken to pay for program materials and speakers.
A cute little photo album made by Deb and signed by the members will be present to Marilyn at the November meeting.
Treva Shilling spoke about the Operation Christian Child Shoebox project. We are to have the boxes ready for the November meeting.
Cards were sent to Charlie and Jackie Mosman and Marilyn and Gene Baughman.
The menu for the December meeting held at We-Luv-Yogurt will include chicken and pork, baked potato, green bean casserole, assorted salads and beverage.
The speaker for the evening was Charlotte Leeth dressed as Rosie the Riveter. She told how the women went to work in the factories while the men were at war.
Delicious refreshments were served by Deb and Mary Brown.
Senior Counselor Martha Jennings called the meeting to order. Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor along with Martha went over the program for the year. A big thank-you was giving to Marilyn Baughman and here daughter Pam for doing the program.
Roll call was answered by fifteen ladies – funny experience at the fair.
The secretary and treasurers’ reports were read and approved.
Under old business, the new drapes for the township house are finished. Pat Riedel and Freda Beamer will wash windows and hang the drapes. This project was a donation to the township house for having some of our meeting there.
The yearly collection was taken to pay for program materials and speakers.
A cute little photo album made by Deb and signed by the members will be present to Marilyn at the November meeting.
Treva Shilling spoke about the Operation Christian Child Shoebox project. We are to have the boxes ready for the November meeting.
Cards were sent to Charlie and Jackie Mosman and Marilyn and Gene Baughman.
The menu for the December meeting held at We-Luv-Yogurt will include chicken and pork, baked potato, green bean casserole, assorted salads and beverage.
The speaker for the evening was Charlotte Leeth dressed as Rosie the Riveter. She told how the women went to work in the factories while the men were at war.
Delicious refreshments were served by Deb and Mary Brown.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Meeting Minutes July 6, 2010
The Eden Homemakers met July 6th at the Wyandot County Museum for the last meeting of the year.
Marilyn Baughman welcomed everyone present and gave a reading "Being an Influence on Others". She also thanked everyone for making her year a great success.
We then were served very delicious finger foods and tea prepared by Marilyn, Lois Rife and Jackie Mosman.
Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by naming their favorite antiques. The secretary and treasurers report was read and approved.
Ashlie Payton of the museum gave a very interesting talk about the museum and customs carry out about death in the 1800s. A tour of the museum followed.
A get well card was sent to Mariam Goodman.
Martha Jennings ask if everyone was in favor of a July meeting and the answer was yes.
We collected $235 for the 4-H capital campaign.
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Houses are Like People".
Marilyn Baughman welcomed everyone present and gave a reading "Being an Influence on Others". She also thanked everyone for making her year a great success.
We then were served very delicious finger foods and tea prepared by Marilyn, Lois Rife and Jackie Mosman.
Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by naming their favorite antiques. The secretary and treasurers report was read and approved.
Ashlie Payton of the museum gave a very interesting talk about the museum and customs carry out about death in the 1800s. A tour of the museum followed.
A get well card was sent to Mariam Goodman.
Martha Jennings ask if everyone was in favor of a July meeting and the answer was yes.
We collected $235 for the 4-H capital campaign.
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Houses are Like People".
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Meeting Minutes June 7, 2010
The Eden Homemakers held their June 7th meeting at the beautiful home of Joyce Richards.
Senior Counselor, Marilyn Baughman called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Marilyn gave a reading "Enjoy your Coffee".
Cletabelle Barnes gave devotions "Everywhere I Look".
Roll call was answered, by thirteen ladies, by naming their favorite hobby.
The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports of the May meeting were read. Motion was made by Edna Armstrong and second by Freda Beamer to approve the minutes and Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.
Under old business, discussion was held about next year’s programs and agendas. Freda reported that the Township building could use new curtains. Pat Riedel will make them.
New business consisted of a discussion about the 4-H Capital Champaign. Pat moved and second by Deb Phillips that each person if willing donate $10 or more and this will be given as a group by Eden Homemakers. Motion passed.
Get well cards were sent to Carolyn Anderson and Lois Stuckey. Sympathy cards were sent to Lois Rife and Helen Pool. Fiftieth anniversary card was sent to Treva Shilling.
The nest meeting will be Tuesday, July 6th because of the July 4th Holiday.
Edna moved to close the meeting, second by Helen. Marilyn closed with a reading "Mud Puddles and Dandelions". Refreshments were served Edna and Cletabelle.
Senior Counselor, Marilyn Baughman called the meeting to order and welcomed everyone. Marilyn gave a reading "Enjoy your Coffee".
Cletabelle Barnes gave devotions "Everywhere I Look".
Roll call was answered, by thirteen ladies, by naming their favorite hobby.
The Secretary and Treasurer’s reports of the May meeting were read. Motion was made by Edna Armstrong and second by Freda Beamer to approve the minutes and Treasurer’s report. Motion passed.
Under old business, discussion was held about next year’s programs and agendas. Freda reported that the Township building could use new curtains. Pat Riedel will make them.
New business consisted of a discussion about the 4-H Capital Champaign. Pat moved and second by Deb Phillips that each person if willing donate $10 or more and this will be given as a group by Eden Homemakers. Motion passed.
Get well cards were sent to Carolyn Anderson and Lois Stuckey. Sympathy cards were sent to Lois Rife and Helen Pool. Fiftieth anniversary card was sent to Treva Shilling.
The nest meeting will be Tuesday, July 6th because of the July 4th Holiday.
Edna moved to close the meeting, second by Helen. Marilyn closed with a reading "Mud Puddles and Dandelions". Refreshments were served Edna and Cletabelle.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Meeting Minutes May 3, 2010
The May 3rd , 2010 meeting of Eden Homemakers was held at the Eden Township building with Helen Pool as hostess and Paula Zimmerman and Martha Jennings as co-hostess.
Senior counselor, Marilyn Baughman welcomed all of her purple gems dressed in purple. She then thanked the hostess and co-hostess and gave a reading "Angel Left Her Wings".
Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by telling the number of grand and great grandchildren.
Lin Bils moved to accept Secretary and Treasurer’s report as read. Second by Amy Hill. Motion passed.
There was no old business, so we moved into new business.
New officers for next year will be: Martha Jennings, Senior counselor; Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor and Sharon McGuire, Secretary/Treasurer. Lois Rife moved to accept this slate of officers. Second by Helen. Motion passed. Martha passed out papers to be filled out by next meeting as to what you would like to do for next years program and if you would like to be a hostess or co-hostess.
Freda Beamer will check with Trustees for what they would need to update building.
A get well card was sent to Amy.
Helen thanked Marilyn for the wonderful job she did this past year in leading the Purple Gems.
Cindy Brady was the speaker for the evening. She gave information on genealogy. Everybody had pictures of family members to share. A question and answer period followed.
Marilyn closed with a reading, "Grandma".
Miriam Goodman moved to adjourn. Second by Jackie Mosman.
Senior counselor, Marilyn Baughman welcomed all of her purple gems dressed in purple. She then thanked the hostess and co-hostess and gave a reading "Angel Left Her Wings".
Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by telling the number of grand and great grandchildren.
Lin Bils moved to accept Secretary and Treasurer’s report as read. Second by Amy Hill. Motion passed.
There was no old business, so we moved into new business.
New officers for next year will be: Martha Jennings, Senior counselor; Cletabelle Barnes, Junior Counselor and Sharon McGuire, Secretary/Treasurer. Lois Rife moved to accept this slate of officers. Second by Helen. Motion passed. Martha passed out papers to be filled out by next meeting as to what you would like to do for next years program and if you would like to be a hostess or co-hostess.
Freda Beamer will check with Trustees for what they would need to update building.
A get well card was sent to Amy.
Helen thanked Marilyn for the wonderful job she did this past year in leading the Purple Gems.
Cindy Brady was the speaker for the evening. She gave information on genealogy. Everybody had pictures of family members to share. A question and answer period followed.
Marilyn closed with a reading, "Grandma".
Miriam Goodman moved to adjourn. Second by Jackie Mosman.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Meeting Minutes April 5, 2010
Marilyn Baughman, Senior Counselor gave everyone a very warm welcome for the April 5th, 2010 Eden Homemakers meeting held at the Eden Township building which was decorated in a bird house theme. Lois Rife filled in for Sandy Marshall.
Sixteen ladies answered roll call by "what do you like to do in your leisure time".
Devotions were given by Francis Schilling on "Birds in the Bible".
Mary Brown move to accept the Secretary and Treasurer’s report as read. Second by Deb Phillips.
Officers were discussed and tabled to the July meeting.
Cards were sent to Paul and Lois Rife, Lois Stuckey, Kenny Beamer and Gene and Marilyn Baughman.
Our speaker for the evening was Bill Latham. He lectured on drugs in our county and surrounding counties. He also told of the crimes that surrounds us and what to do to be more safe in our homes. A question and answer period followed.
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Pine Tree Cross".
Refreshments were served by Judy Gilliland, Francis and Lois.
Sixteen ladies answered roll call by "what do you like to do in your leisure time".
Devotions were given by Francis Schilling on "Birds in the Bible".
Mary Brown move to accept the Secretary and Treasurer’s report as read. Second by Deb Phillips.
Officers were discussed and tabled to the July meeting.
Cards were sent to Paul and Lois Rife, Lois Stuckey, Kenny Beamer and Gene and Marilyn Baughman.
Our speaker for the evening was Bill Latham. He lectured on drugs in our county and surrounding counties. He also told of the crimes that surrounds us and what to do to be more safe in our homes. A question and answer period followed.
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Pine Tree Cross".
Refreshments were served by Judy Gilliland, Francis and Lois.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Meeting Minutes March 1, 2010
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.
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.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Meeting Minutes December 7, 2009
Eden Homemakers
The December 7th meeting of Eden Homemakers was held at the home of Freda Beamer. The beautiful Christmas decorations gave us a very warm welcome. Senior Counselor Marilyn Baughman opened the meeting with two readings "Holidays for Friends" and "Information on Reindeer". Lois Stuckey read from the Daily Bread "Shepherds" for devotions. Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by telling "Their Favorite Christmas Ornaments".
The secretary and treasurers reports were read and approved.
Jackie Mosman reported fifteen boxes were taken to Operation Shoe Box. Edna Armstrong, Martha Jennings and Miriam Goodman will deliver the food baskets to the LaRoe family and Food Pantry.
Discussion was held about the Pancake/Sausage dinner/supper that the 4-H Advisory Council sponsors. We will help in the dining room as a community project. A sign up sheet was passed around.
Under new business Marilyn reminded everyone we would not meet in January and February. The March 1st meeting will be a potluck at Sharon McGuire’s.
Christmas cards were sent to Gib Murphy and Jim Butt. Sympathy cards were sent to Deb Phillips, Mary Brown and Joyce Murphy. Thinking of you card was sent to Bob and Lois Stuckey.
Becky Blocksom entertained us with Christmas music and Christian songs. We also had a sing along of Christmas carols. The best entertainment was when Becky assigned different parts of the song "Partridge in a Pear Tree" and we acted them out. What a hoot.
We had a White Elephant Christmas gift exchange by matching a Christmas card. Marilyn presented each lady with a personalized purple Christmas bulb dated 2009 and Freda gave each of us presents "A Beautiful White Ornament".
Delicious refreshments were served by Lois Stuckey, Phyllis Clark and
Freda. Meeting closed by Jackie and Edna.
The December 7th meeting of Eden Homemakers was held at the home of Freda Beamer. The beautiful Christmas decorations gave us a very warm welcome. Senior Counselor Marilyn Baughman opened the meeting with two readings "Holidays for Friends" and "Information on Reindeer". Lois Stuckey read from the Daily Bread "Shepherds" for devotions. Roll call was answered by nineteen ladies by telling "Their Favorite Christmas Ornaments".
The secretary and treasurers reports were read and approved.
Jackie Mosman reported fifteen boxes were taken to Operation Shoe Box. Edna Armstrong, Martha Jennings and Miriam Goodman will deliver the food baskets to the LaRoe family and Food Pantry.
Discussion was held about the Pancake/Sausage dinner/supper that the 4-H Advisory Council sponsors. We will help in the dining room as a community project. A sign up sheet was passed around.
Under new business Marilyn reminded everyone we would not meet in January and February. The March 1st meeting will be a potluck at Sharon McGuire’s.
Christmas cards were sent to Gib Murphy and Jim Butt. Sympathy cards were sent to Deb Phillips, Mary Brown and Joyce Murphy. Thinking of you card was sent to Bob and Lois Stuckey.
Becky Blocksom entertained us with Christmas music and Christian songs. We also had a sing along of Christmas carols. The best entertainment was when Becky assigned different parts of the song "Partridge in a Pear Tree" and we acted them out. What a hoot.
We had a White Elephant Christmas gift exchange by matching a Christmas card. Marilyn presented each lady with a personalized purple Christmas bulb dated 2009 and Freda gave each of us presents "A Beautiful White Ornament".
Delicious refreshments were served by Lois Stuckey, Phyllis Clark and
Freda. Meeting closed by Jackie and Edna.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Meeting Minutes November 2, 2009
Eighteen Eden Homemakers met at the home of Pat Riedel, November 2nd.
The Senior Counselor, Marilyn Baughman, opened the meeting by introducing our guest, Sharon Swavel. We then introduced ourselves to Sharon. Marilyn thanked Pat and Deb for arranging for the meeting. She then read a poem "Spare a Thought". Recalling what Becky Ehrman shared at the last meeting, Marilyn asked the group who could quote the scripture verse. It comes from 2 Timothy 3:16. Roll call was answered by sharing a favorite Home Remedy.
Edna Armstrong moved that we accept the minutes and treasury report of the last meeting ,as read, and Helen Pool seconded it. The motion passed.
Martha Jennings, the acting secretary/treasurer read a Thank You note from Wyandot Cares.
The group listed the following persons as ones we should remember with a card from our group and prayer--Gib Murphy; Judy Frey; Mary Brown's friend, Jim; Bob Wilt, Ruth Wilt and Charlie Mosman. Lois Stuckey will have carpal tunnel surgery and Sandy Marshall a knee replacement-before our next meeting.
Edna Armstrong, Treva Schilling, Judy Gilliland and Jackie Mosman will take care of the many decorated shoe boxes brought to the meeting to be given to the Samaritan Purse project. Several members donated money for the postage needed to mail the boxes.
There is no information, as of today, about the Pancake and Sausage meal.
Under New Business, our next meeting will be held at Freda Beamer’s home. This is the month we bring a donation of food to a needy family. Again, we will donate to the La Roe family.
Edna Armstrong and Martha Jennings volunteered to handle and deliver the food. Martha is to purchase the meat with money from the treasury. Marilyn will assist with this project.
A sheet of paper was passed around the group to get the names and addresses of each of the members, to have on file.
Freda Beamer made a motion to have a White Elephant gift exchange at the Christmas party. Lin Bils seconded the motion, which was passed by the group. Reminder, a White Elephant is not a new gift, but something that the person does not need or want!!
Marilyn Baughman closed the business meeting by reading an article entitled, "What is Thanksgiving?".
Pat Riedel and Deb Phillips shared a very interesting program about herbs. There are many references to herbs in the Bible. Pat had several fresh samples of many herbs, which were passed around in the group. Besides seeing them, we smelled them! Deb passed a leaflet containing information about Lavender. Then she also handed out small pillows of lavender to each of us and sachet packets of lavender.
The snack we enjoyed, contained herbs used in vinegar, a bean salad and shortbread cookies made with herbs. Even the punch contained an herb
It was an enjoyable evening!
Martha A. Jennings
The Senior Counselor, Marilyn Baughman, opened the meeting by introducing our guest, Sharon Swavel. We then introduced ourselves to Sharon. Marilyn thanked Pat and Deb for arranging for the meeting. She then read a poem "Spare a Thought". Recalling what Becky Ehrman shared at the last meeting, Marilyn asked the group who could quote the scripture verse. It comes from 2 Timothy 3:16. Roll call was answered by sharing a favorite Home Remedy.
Edna Armstrong moved that we accept the minutes and treasury report of the last meeting ,as read, and Helen Pool seconded it. The motion passed.
Martha Jennings, the acting secretary/treasurer read a Thank You note from Wyandot Cares.
The group listed the following persons as ones we should remember with a card from our group and prayer--Gib Murphy; Judy Frey; Mary Brown's friend, Jim; Bob Wilt, Ruth Wilt and Charlie Mosman. Lois Stuckey will have carpal tunnel surgery and Sandy Marshall a knee replacement-before our next meeting.
Edna Armstrong, Treva Schilling, Judy Gilliland and Jackie Mosman will take care of the many decorated shoe boxes brought to the meeting to be given to the Samaritan Purse project. Several members donated money for the postage needed to mail the boxes.
There is no information, as of today, about the Pancake and Sausage meal.
Under New Business, our next meeting will be held at Freda Beamer’s home. This is the month we bring a donation of food to a needy family. Again, we will donate to the La Roe family.
Edna Armstrong and Martha Jennings volunteered to handle and deliver the food. Martha is to purchase the meat with money from the treasury. Marilyn will assist with this project.
A sheet of paper was passed around the group to get the names and addresses of each of the members, to have on file.
Freda Beamer made a motion to have a White Elephant gift exchange at the Christmas party. Lin Bils seconded the motion, which was passed by the group. Reminder, a White Elephant is not a new gift, but something that the person does not need or want!!
Marilyn Baughman closed the business meeting by reading an article entitled, "What is Thanksgiving?".
Pat Riedel and Deb Phillips shared a very interesting program about herbs. There are many references to herbs in the Bible. Pat had several fresh samples of many herbs, which were passed around in the group. Besides seeing them, we smelled them! Deb passed a leaflet containing information about Lavender. Then she also handed out small pillows of lavender to each of us and sachet packets of lavender.
The snack we enjoyed, contained herbs used in vinegar, a bean salad and shortbread cookies made with herbs. Even the punch contained an herb
It was an enjoyable evening!
Martha A. Jennings
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Meeting Minutes October 5, 2009
On October 5th, 2009 the first meeting of the year for Eden Homemakers was held at the beautiful country home of Carolyn Anderson. Carolyn gave a tour of the home before the meeting.
Marilyn Baughman, Senior Counselor called the meeting to order and thanked the hostess. In the absence of our Junior Counselor, Martha Jennings, Marilyn went over the program for the year. The theme for the year is "Purple Gems".
She also gave a reading about "Purple Gems". Roll call was answered by fifteen ladies by giving their favorite bible verse.
Becky Erhman a representative from Wyandot Cares gave a very interesting presentation. She told how it works and what they do as teachers. She also gave us a quiz at the end.
The secretary and treasurers reports were given and approved.
We made a motion at the May 4th meeting to give $30 for umbrellas for Wyandot Cares. They have enough umbrellas, so we rescinded our motion and gave the money for bibles. Motion to rescind was made by Treva Schilling, second by Cletabelle Barnes, motion passed.
Discussion was held about Operation Shoe Box. We need to have our boxes at the November meeting. Taking care of the boxes will be Treva Schilling, Judy Gilliland and Jackie Mosman.
Lois Rife made a motion to give a food basket to the La Roe family and the rest of the food to the food pantry, second by Helen Pool, motion passed.
Marilyn told of the community projects for the year. She also thanked Deb Phillips for the beautiful book of last years meetings.
Cards of cheer were sent to Judy Frey, Martha Jennings, Gib Murphy, Irven Kieffer, Craig Riedel and Jim Butte (Mary Brown's friend).
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Friends".
Treva Schilling and Ruth Wilt served delicious refreshments.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
Marilyn Baughman, Senior Counselor called the meeting to order and thanked the hostess. In the absence of our Junior Counselor, Martha Jennings, Marilyn went over the program for the year. The theme for the year is "Purple Gems".
She also gave a reading about "Purple Gems". Roll call was answered by fifteen ladies by giving their favorite bible verse.
Becky Erhman a representative from Wyandot Cares gave a very interesting presentation. She told how it works and what they do as teachers. She also gave us a quiz at the end.
The secretary and treasurers reports were given and approved.
We made a motion at the May 4th meeting to give $30 for umbrellas for Wyandot Cares. They have enough umbrellas, so we rescinded our motion and gave the money for bibles. Motion to rescind was made by Treva Schilling, second by Cletabelle Barnes, motion passed.
Discussion was held about Operation Shoe Box. We need to have our boxes at the November meeting. Taking care of the boxes will be Treva Schilling, Judy Gilliland and Jackie Mosman.
Lois Rife made a motion to give a food basket to the La Roe family and the rest of the food to the food pantry, second by Helen Pool, motion passed.
Marilyn told of the community projects for the year. She also thanked Deb Phillips for the beautiful book of last years meetings.
Cards of cheer were sent to Judy Frey, Martha Jennings, Gib Murphy, Irven Kieffer, Craig Riedel and Jim Butte (Mary Brown's friend).
Marilyn closed the meeting with a reading "Friends".
Treva Schilling and Ruth Wilt served delicious refreshments.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Eden Homemaker Purple Gems
Fall is upon us and now it is time for another fun filled year with our Eden Homemaker Purple Gems. We hope we have an interesting series of events that you will all enjoy.
On October 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm, we will be meeting at Carolyn Anderson's home for an evening with Becky Ehrman, who will enlighten us about the Cares program. Be sure and mark your calendars as it will be a delightful evening. the program for the year will be handed out at this time.
Co-Hostess will be Treva Schilling and Ruth Wilt. Roll call will be your Favorite Bible Verse.
Remember we voted last year to meet the First Monday of every month and the Eden Township House will be available if needed for our meetings.
There will be a "free-Will" donation with the passing of the hat at the October Meeting to help defray any costs incurred for speakers, etc. Sharon McGuire has willingly agreed to take care of the treasurers job. Thanks, Sharon.
We have had fun working on the program for this year and hope you will enjoy getting together and making good memories with our Eden Homemaker Purple Gems.
Hope to see you all at Carolyn's home on Monday October 5th at &:00 PM.
Wishing You a Gem-Filled Year,
Marilyn Baughman
Senior Counselor
Martha Jennings
Junior Counselor
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Meeting Minutes May 4, 2009
On May 4th 2009, Mary Brown hosted the last meeting of the year of Eden Homemakers at the Eden Township house.
Senior counselor Lois Rife gave everybody a warm welcome and called the meeting to order by reading "A Drug Problem". Mary gave devotions. Roll call was answered by twenty ladies "Your Best Memory of Your Last Day of School".
Treva Schilling passed out literature and talked about the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will be doing this project in 2009 for Christmas.
The Secretaries and Treasurers reports for the April meeting were approved as read.
Marilyn Baughman and Martha Jennings will spend thirty dollars on big umbrellas for Wyandot Cares so children have umbrellas for week-day religious education. This money is from checks returned from two of our speakers.
Edna Armstrong made a motion to give thirty dollars for an appliance fund for the Eden Township building. They are in need of a stove and a refrigerator. Second by Miriam Goodman. Motion passed.
Lois thanked everybody for all of their help as she served as Senior Counselor.
We will be meeting October thru July in 2009/2010. There will be no meetings in January and February.
Martha introduced Chuck Bigler and Kenny Beamer, our Eden Township trustees who spoke on the cemeteries in Eden Township and their history. Questions from the ladies were answered after the presentation.
Lois closed the meeting with a poem "Grandma".
Wonderful refreshments were served by Deb Phillips and Ruth Wilt.
Thanks to Marilyn and Lois for giving everybody a potted plant.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
Senior counselor Lois Rife gave everybody a warm welcome and called the meeting to order by reading "A Drug Problem". Mary gave devotions. Roll call was answered by twenty ladies "Your Best Memory of Your Last Day of School".
Treva Schilling passed out literature and talked about the shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will be doing this project in 2009 for Christmas.
The Secretaries and Treasurers reports for the April meeting were approved as read.
Marilyn Baughman and Martha Jennings will spend thirty dollars on big umbrellas for Wyandot Cares so children have umbrellas for week-day religious education. This money is from checks returned from two of our speakers.
Edna Armstrong made a motion to give thirty dollars for an appliance fund for the Eden Township building. They are in need of a stove and a refrigerator. Second by Miriam Goodman. Motion passed.
Lois thanked everybody for all of their help as she served as Senior Counselor.
We will be meeting October thru July in 2009/2010. There will be no meetings in January and February.
Martha introduced Chuck Bigler and Kenny Beamer, our Eden Township trustees who spoke on the cemeteries in Eden Township and their history. Questions from the ladies were answered after the presentation.
Lois closed the meeting with a poem "Grandma".
Wonderful refreshments were served by Deb Phillips and Ruth Wilt.
Thanks to Marilyn and Lois for giving everybody a potted plant.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
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.
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.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Meeting Minutes March 2, 2009
Eden Homemakers held their third meeting of 2009 on March 2nd at the home of Pat Riedel at 9140 County Highway 136, Nevada.
Lois Rife, Senior Counselor welcomed everyone that was present. Phyllis Clark read devotions "Attitude is Everything".
Roll call was answered by twenty ladies and one guest Kitty Groves.
They named their Irish descendents.
The Secretaries and Treasurers report were read and approved.
There being no old business, Lois moved on to new business. She asked for a motion to pay the meat bill for our potluck on April 6th at the home of Sharon McGuire. Cletabelle Barnes moved to pay for the meat. Second by Jackie Mosman. Motion passed. Lois also asked for a volunteer to be Junior Counselor. Marilyn Baughman will serve as Senior Counselor. Thank you notes were read from Lois Dillion and Priscilla Smythe, who were speakers at our February meeting.
Treva Schilling introduced her friend, Kitty Groves who is a Court Recorder.
Kitty spoke of her duties and experiences. She also showed her steno machine and
computer recorder.
Lois closed the meeting with a reading "The Bible and a Haircut".
Edna Armstrong and Phyllis served delicious fruit and dip for refreshments.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
Lois Rife, Senior Counselor welcomed everyone that was present. Phyllis Clark read devotions "Attitude is Everything".
Roll call was answered by twenty ladies and one guest Kitty Groves.
They named their Irish descendents.
The Secretaries and Treasurers report were read and approved.
There being no old business, Lois moved on to new business. She asked for a motion to pay the meat bill for our potluck on April 6th at the home of Sharon McGuire. Cletabelle Barnes moved to pay for the meat. Second by Jackie Mosman. Motion passed. Lois also asked for a volunteer to be Junior Counselor. Marilyn Baughman will serve as Senior Counselor. Thank you notes were read from Lois Dillion and Priscilla Smythe, who were speakers at our February meeting.
Treva Schilling introduced her friend, Kitty Groves who is a Court Recorder.
Kitty spoke of her duties and experiences. She also showed her steno machine and
computer recorder.
Lois closed the meeting with a reading "The Bible and a Haircut".
Edna Armstrong and Phyllis served delicious fruit and dip for refreshments.
Sharon McGuire
Sec./Treas.
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