OCTOBER, 2017 LUNCHEON

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the Novelty Senior Citizens met for the monthly luncheon. The center was decorated for fall with leaves, pumpkins, scarecrows and other “autumn” décor. President Kathryn Wilkerson led the pledge to the US flag, then had the prayer before eating. No birthday celebrants were present, so Dorothy's cake was simply enjoyed without the birthday candles on it. Present to enjoy the fellowship and food were Denis and Dorothy Howard, Sue Ahern, Helen Pulse, Angela Williams and Isaac, Diana Cheatum, Mildred Bragg, Karen Lumley, Judith Rhoades, Merry Gillespie, Kathryn Wilkerson, Barbara Poor, and Marsha Pinson. Nurse Krista Holman and a student nurse came and took blood pressures, etc. while we were eating.

Kathryn called the business meeting to order after dishes and cleanup were completed. As the minutes had been in the newspaper, they were not read, but approved as published. Judith gave the treasurer's report which was accepted as presented.

 

Old Business consisted of a wrap-up of the Cornfest stand for Wreaths Across America. Marsha gave an update on the wreaths. The end of October is the last date to purchase a wreath for the holidays--please send ($15 per wreath) to Novelty Senior Citizens', PO Box 65, Novelty MO 63460.  Judith made a motion to give Larry Clark a token sum of money for the use of their tent during the 4^th of July and Cornfest as the booth, and also his help in selling wreaths at the St. Joseph Catholic Church.   Diana seconded. Motion approved.

Vice-President Diana took over the meeting as the president had to leave.

The major new business was planning for the annual soup luncheon fundraiser. It will be, as always, the first day of firearms deer hunting: this year that is Saturday, November 11^th. Serving from 11-1:00/2:00. (If we still have soup, we will feed you!) Free will donation to help with center expenses. Three kinds of soup will be served—chili, potato deluxe, and cheesy vegetable. Desserts (mostly pies) will also be included in the meal. A bake sale will be held at the same time, with several items being “hand-held” size for any hunters to take with them to the hunt. Supplies were covered as well as volunteering as to who will donate what to the event. 

 

Helen P. moved to adjourn, Judith seconded. Meeting adjourned.

Judith will make the birthday cake for November, and weekly coffee makers were assigned.

September 24 - Last Sunday of September is Gold Star Mother's Day.

Wreaths Across America - Official Page shared Green Beret Foundation's post.

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Green Beret Foundation

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On June 23, 1936, President Franklin D. Roosevelt permanently established the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother's Day. Today we honor our nation's Gold Star Mothers for their courage, resiliency, and sacrifice. (photo: Gold Star Mothers Statue in Traverse City, MI)

September 18 - US Air Force Birthday

SUMMER LUNCHEONS

August 3, 2017 found the Novelty Senior Citizens at the center for their monthly luncheon.  Those present were Diana Cheatum, Freda Bradley, Carolyn Morgret, Helen Pulse, Sue Ahern, Kathryn Wilkerson, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Mildred Bragg, Karen Lumley, Allie Hemme, and Judith Rhoades.  Kathryn and Freda celebrated their birthdays.

After cleanup, Kathryn called the business meeting to order.  Judith gave the treasurer's report for the month.  Minutes (from the paper) were also read and approved as corrected.  Add Diana's name as she worked the booth on July 4th at Hurdland, although her name was absent from the paper's account, with Kathryn's being in twice.

Carolyn had picked up the boot from Casey's and will place it in another location.  Some money had been received for Wreaths.  It is also planned for some to be on KMEM's coffee break on October 9 to talk about the Wreaths Across America project.

Diana will make the cake for the September birthdays.  Coffee makers were chosen.
Notes on the meeting were kept by Judith due to Marsha's absence.

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The Novelty Senior Citizens met September 7, 2017 for the monthly luncheon.  All repeated the Pledge of Allegiance.  Jeff Otto then gave the blessing.  We sang Happy Birthday to Helen Pulse whose birthday was September 6th.  Diana had baked the cake.  Those enjoying the meal were Helen Pulse, Sue Ahern, Jeff and Leah Otto, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Barbara Poor, Kathryn Wilkerson, Diana Cheatum, and Judith Rhoades.

Kathryn called the meeting to order at 1:20.  There were no minutes due to the absence of the secretary.  Judith gave the treasurer's report; motion was made and seconded to accept her report.  No new business was brought forward.

In old business was a recap of workers for the CornFest this coming weekend.  Those working the booth will be Lynn Van Dolah, Lois Browning, Diana Cheatum, Kathryn Wilkerson, Barbara Poor and Judith Rhoades.  Judith spent most of the day there.  Several of the above also rode on the float.  Kent and April Franke were in charge of that. 

Coffee makers were scheduled for the upcoming month.  Dorothy will make the cake for October's luncheon.  Meeting adjourned at 1:50 p.m.
(minutes were taken by Judith in the absence of secretary Marsha).

September 15 - POW/MIA Day

GET YOUR WREATH TODAY!

 

Do you know about the wreaths that are placed on veterans' graves during the holiday season in Arlington, and other state and national cemeteries?  Those lovely green balsam wreaths with red bows stand out against a bland wintry day's landscape.  Have you wished that YOUR loved veteran could be honored, just like those buried at Arlington?  NOW THEY CAN BE!!!!

The Novelty Senior Citizens group is sponsoring a Wreaths Across America ceremony December 16, 2017 (the same time as the national ceremony in Arlington), local time 11:00 a.m.  You may purchase a wreath for any loved veteran in the county, or nearby cemeteries. 

All wreaths will be delivered to Novelty.  We ask that, if your loved one is elsewhere, then you come to Novelty on the day of the ceremony, and pick up the wreath(s) you have purchased and take it to your loved one's gravesite. 

The wreaths cost just $15 per wreath, and are identical to those placed in Arlington.  You may send the money to 
 Novelty Senior Citizens                        

 PO Box 65                                              

Novelty, MO 63460                               

Checks should be made payable to Wreaths Across America.

(Deadline to receive money is October 31, 2017.)

And the Senior Citizens' thank you for your help in this project!

August Monthly luncheon

August 3, 2017 found the Novelty Senior Citizens at the center for their monthly luncheon.  Those present were Diana Cheatum, Freda Bradley, Carolyn Morgret, Helen Pulse, Sue Ahern, Kathryn Wilkerson, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Mildred Bragg, Karen Lumley, Allie Hemme, and Judith Rhoades.  Kathryn and Freda celebrated their birthdays.

After clean-up, Kathryn called the business meeting to order.  Judith gave the treasurer's report for the month.  Minutes (from the paper) were also read and approved as corrected--add Diana's name as she worked the booth on July 4th at Hurdland, although her name was absent from the paper's account, with Kathryn's being in twice.

Carolyn had picked up the boot from Casey's and will place it in another location.  Some money had been received for Wreaths.  It is also planned for some to be on KMEM's coffee break on October 9, to talk about the Wreaths Across America project.

Diana will make the cake for the September birthdays for the luncheon.  Coffee makers were chosen for each week.

Notes on the meeting were kept by Judith due to Marsha's absence.