Novelty Senior Citizens’ met Thursday December 1, 2022 for the monthly luncheon and business meeting.  Decorations befitting the season were up and brightened the center.  Present were Diana, Judith, Edra, Kathryn, Dorothy, Marsha and nurse Rhonda.  Kathryn took food trays to Gerald and Betty Perry while others were getting their blood pressures checked.   Pledge was recited by all and Kathryn gave the blessing for the meal.  Two birthdays were celebrated—Diana’s and Rhonda’s. 

 

After eating, the business meeting was called to order at 1:05 by Diana.  Minutes of last month’s meeting were read by Marsha, seconded by Judith and approved by all.  Judith then gave the treasurer’s report, seconded by Kathryn and approved by all as presented. 

Business:

1.     Marsha made motion, seconded by Kathryn to authorize Judith to purchase new survey flags to put at the cemeter(ies) before next year.  (The ones put out this year have been used for 6 years and the plastic “flag” part is mostly gone.)  Motion passed.

2.    Judith’s grandson J.C. will help her get the tarp down on the floor in preparation for the arrival of the wreaths in the next couple weeks.  He will also help get the tripod up at the cemetery to hold the ceremonial wreaths.  No sign will be put up as it is in poor shape.   Joyce said her family (son & grandsons) would be available to help unload them when they come in.

3.     Notification has been received that the wreaths should arrive on Monday afternoon, December 12, prior to the ceremony on Saturday, the 17^th.  Approximately 52 boxes will be delivered.

4.    Joyce and Judith pretty much have the ceremony lined up with volunteers.  Keith Gudehus will serve as MC, and various veterans will lay ceremonial wreaths.  Edina (Knox Co.) legions will do the flag ceremony with Kent Hagerla playing TAPS.  The national anthem will be sung by all, as it was last year, and Marsha will accompany on the piano. 

5.    It was decided that we would not take the time to “fluff” all the wreaths as they are just put back in the boxes.  We will tell people to do that when the wreaths are picked up (and it will save us some time.) 

6.    Green Acres FCE will have their “Christmas treats” meeting with us on December 13^th.  Everyone can bring cookies, candy, etc, to share with them as we begin our Christmas traditions. 

 

Marsha will make the birthday cake for January (we have two birthdays that month—Edra and Jim).  Coffee makers for December are: 6—Diana, 13—Kathryn; 20—Marsha; 27—Judith; Jan. 3—Marsha.  The January luncheon and business meeting will be January 5^th.