ANNUAL DEER HUNTERS' SOUP LUNCHEON 

The 2024 annual (firearms) deer hunters' soup luncheon fundraiser was held on Saturday, November 16th at the Novelty Senior Center.    We had nineteen in attendance; so not a large group, but we were satisfied.  

We served chili soup (brought by Diana), potato soup (brought by Marsha), relish tray of pickles, celery, carrots, and cheese brought by Judith, and homemade pies:  pumpkin (Carolyn), blackberry and apple (Kathryn), lemon meringue and coconut cream (Judith).  Tea (Marsha) and water were beverages of choice....and no one asked for coffee!

We were also pleased with the monetary donations given to us.  

THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME TO EAT AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR DONATIONS!!!!!

   NOVEMBER 2024 LUNCH AND BUSINESS MEETING

The Novelty Senior Citizens’ met Thursday, November 7, 2024 for the monthly luncheon. Rhonda was there to take blood pressures, but had to leave immediately, so couldn’t stay for lunch. Present were Kathryn, Carolyn, Judith Diana, Marsha, Crystal, and Sue. Crystal and Sue were here to discuss perhaps taking over the WAA project. Their enthusiasm and questions for us make us hopeful that they will indeed take the responsibility of this county-wide project.

Due to that discussion, we did not eat lunch until nearly 1:00 p.m. (and yes, they stayed and ate with us!). All recited the pledge, and Kathryn gave the blessing. After cleanup, those two left and we had our business meeting.

After Diana called the business meeting to order, Marsha read last month’s minutes which were seconded by Carolyn, and approved as corrected. Judith then gave the treasurer’s report, seconded by Kathryn, and approved as presented.

In the WAA report, the website says Novelty cemetery site has 505 wreaths, with the Senior Center having 445: When Marsha called about this, she basically got a generic answer. But Judith will let Joyce know the number we have down, so that when Joyce gets the text about how many that are being shipped, we can hopefully NOT get shorted this year! Marsha had just today mailed in about 69 more wreaths.

Marsha made the motion to close out the US Bank account (which is just used for the wreaths) and any money in it be transferred to the Senior Citizen’s regular account at the Citizen’s Bank. That will be done by the end of the year.

Plans were then finalized for the soup luncheon to be held November 16,,Diana will make chili, Marsha will bring potato soup deluxe and tea. Judith has the veggies, crackers, cheese, and will make two pies. Carolyn will make a pumpkin pie, and Kathryn will make a blackberry and apple pie.

There are December birthdays, so Kathryn will make the cake for next month’s (5^th) luncheon. Coffee makers are Nov. 12—Marsha; Nov 19—Kathryn; Nov 26—Diana; Dec 3—Judith.

Judith made motion to adjourn.