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.
* 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.
