MINUTES OF MEETINGS
OF THE WCREPA
EXECUTIVE BOARD
OF THE WCREPA
EXECUTIVE BOARD
HIGHLIGHTS of Executive Committee Meeting January 2, 2018
* Bonnie shared information on Sheila’s health issues and reported that Sheila is terminating her role as co-president. She also told us that MRSPA is looking for members who might be interested in serving on the state’s Nominating Committee. If interested, contact Barb Catron (MRSPA) by March 1.
* Karen Teach will now be the coordinator of the 500 Card Club due to the death of Ruby Byers.
* Karen Teach would like to receive any information for the February newsletter no later than the 18th of January.
* Debbie Banister gave the Legislative update based on her attendance (with Ann Marie Downey) at
the meeting in November. She also shared the suggestion that ALL members visit the MRSPA
website and click on Legislative Updates to see what the current actions are. If there are any
questions, email Dr. Vera Torrence (from the website: www.mrspa.org )
* Joanne Hilton reported that our membership now numbers 576 state and local members which
includes 23 Emeritus members. There are also 23 local only members and 2 associate members.
* Alan Shane said he hopes to get in touch with many of our members for the purpose of recruiting
for Co-President positions (we will now have a need for 2) and any other positions that may open
up.
* Glenda Norris shared that she and other scholarship committee members have delivered all
applications to the schools. She also thanked the Seburns for typing up the applications and
providing posters to advertise them.
* Year to date, Shirley Shanholtz reported that 31 sympathy cards, 23 Thinking of You/ Get Well cards,
2 Thank You cards and 1 Congratulations card have been sent. 57 in total! Remember to contact
Shirley if/when you know of someone who would benefit.
DATES TO REMEMBER
1. “Meet and Greet” at Family Diner @ 9 am – January 22
2. February 15 (snow date Feb.22) at Western Sizzlin @ 11:30 am—for presentation by Dale and Carolyn
Seburn from their travels on the Amazon River
3. “Meet and Greet” at Senior Center @ 11 am for tour and lunch. (on your own)—March 5
4. Tech-Hi Dinner on March 15 (snow date March 22) @ 5:30 pm. Dr. Boyd Michael and Teacher of the
Year, Carolyn Holcomb, will attend.
5. May Luncheon @ Ramada—May 4. Outreach is Brooke’s House.
6. MRSPA Annual Business Meeting—May 8. Let Bonnie or other executive committee member know if
you’re interested in being a delegate. Raffle tickets also available for purchase-- $2.00 ea.
Or 3/$5.00
7. “Meet and Greet” at Family Diner @ 9am—June 18
Highlights of Executive Board Meeting - October 3, 2017
* Bonnie shared some news of the Leadership Meeting that had been held in Hagerstown this past September, and shared her pleasure in learning our action plan is one of a few being used as examples for others.
* Treasurers’ reports were shared and Carolyn informed us that our auditor, Tom Prather, signed off on both of them. We are in a very good financial place.
* Joanne Hilton shared our membership information. We currently have 574 state and local members( including new members Pearl Howell, Tina Stowell, Carol Porac, and Donna Newcomber Coble) ; 20 local only members and 1 associate member – total 595. Of those 25 are emeritus members.
*Alan Shane is asking for assistance on his Nominating Committee, and is hoping someone will take over his role next year. It may also be necessary to find someone else to take over the Scholarship Committee as chair, as our current person, Leon Brumback is experiencing several health issues.
* Tena Lane reported an attendance of 109 paid diners at our summer picnic. Of that number 83 were WCREPA members and 26 were guests. Carolyn added that an additional $48 was raised by the sale of leftovers. That money was given as a tip to the caterers.
* A discussion was held regarding continuing our outreach projects. For our December luncheon, WCREPA will designate Holly Place as our outreach recipient. Our May luncheon will benefit Brooke’s House.
* Information about activities selected by the subcommittee such as Step ‘N Stride/ Bowl for Kids) may be shared by WCREPA, but are not specifically designated as WCREPA activities. We are a non-profit organization, and as such cannot ask non-members to support our activities. These two events raise money from community members who are not necessarily WCREPA members. ANYONE who is interested in participating in these events is welcome to do so by contacting Kathleen Pleasant / Bonnie Brown.
* Next meeting will be in January, 2018.
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* Bonnie shared information on Sheila’s health issues and reported that Sheila is terminating her role as co-president. She also told us that MRSPA is looking for members who might be interested in serving on the state’s Nominating Committee. If interested, contact Barb Catron (MRSPA) by March 1.
* Karen Teach will now be the coordinator of the 500 Card Club due to the death of Ruby Byers.
* Karen Teach would like to receive any information for the February newsletter no later than the 18th of January.
* Debbie Banister gave the Legislative update based on her attendance (with Ann Marie Downey) at
the meeting in November. She also shared the suggestion that ALL members visit the MRSPA
website and click on Legislative Updates to see what the current actions are. If there are any
questions, email Dr. Vera Torrence (from the website: www.mrspa.org )
* Joanne Hilton reported that our membership now numbers 576 state and local members which
includes 23 Emeritus members. There are also 23 local only members and 2 associate members.
* Alan Shane said he hopes to get in touch with many of our members for the purpose of recruiting
for Co-President positions (we will now have a need for 2) and any other positions that may open
up.
* Glenda Norris shared that she and other scholarship committee members have delivered all
applications to the schools. She also thanked the Seburns for typing up the applications and
providing posters to advertise them.
* Year to date, Shirley Shanholtz reported that 31 sympathy cards, 23 Thinking of You/ Get Well cards,
2 Thank You cards and 1 Congratulations card have been sent. 57 in total! Remember to contact
Shirley if/when you know of someone who would benefit.
DATES TO REMEMBER
1. “Meet and Greet” at Family Diner @ 9 am – January 22
2. February 15 (snow date Feb.22) at Western Sizzlin @ 11:30 am—for presentation by Dale and Carolyn
Seburn from their travels on the Amazon River
3. “Meet and Greet” at Senior Center @ 11 am for tour and lunch. (on your own)—March 5
4. Tech-Hi Dinner on March 15 (snow date March 22) @ 5:30 pm. Dr. Boyd Michael and Teacher of the
Year, Carolyn Holcomb, will attend.
5. May Luncheon @ Ramada—May 4. Outreach is Brooke’s House.
6. MRSPA Annual Business Meeting—May 8. Let Bonnie or other executive committee member know if
you’re interested in being a delegate. Raffle tickets also available for purchase-- $2.00 ea.
Or 3/$5.00
7. “Meet and Greet” at Family Diner @ 9am—June 18
Highlights of Executive Board Meeting - October 3, 2017
* Bonnie shared some news of the Leadership Meeting that had been held in Hagerstown this past September, and shared her pleasure in learning our action plan is one of a few being used as examples for others.
* Treasurers’ reports were shared and Carolyn informed us that our auditor, Tom Prather, signed off on both of them. We are in a very good financial place.
* Joanne Hilton shared our membership information. We currently have 574 state and local members( including new members Pearl Howell, Tina Stowell, Carol Porac, and Donna Newcomber Coble) ; 20 local only members and 1 associate member – total 595. Of those 25 are emeritus members.
*Alan Shane is asking for assistance on his Nominating Committee, and is hoping someone will take over his role next year. It may also be necessary to find someone else to take over the Scholarship Committee as chair, as our current person, Leon Brumback is experiencing several health issues.
* Tena Lane reported an attendance of 109 paid diners at our summer picnic. Of that number 83 were WCREPA members and 26 were guests. Carolyn added that an additional $48 was raised by the sale of leftovers. That money was given as a tip to the caterers.
* A discussion was held regarding continuing our outreach projects. For our December luncheon, WCREPA will designate Holly Place as our outreach recipient. Our May luncheon will benefit Brooke’s House.
* Information about activities selected by the subcommittee such as Step ‘N Stride/ Bowl for Kids) may be shared by WCREPA, but are not specifically designated as WCREPA activities. We are a non-profit organization, and as such cannot ask non-members to support our activities. These two events raise money from community members who are not necessarily WCREPA members. ANYONE who is interested in participating in these events is welcome to do so by contacting Kathleen Pleasant / Bonnie Brown.
* Next meeting will be in January, 2018.
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