MONTHLY LUNCHEON AT NSC

The Novelty Senior Citizens met Thursday, September 3, 2020, for the monthly luncheon.  Present were Jim and Marsha Pinson, Denis and Dorothy Howard, Kathryn Wilkerson, Terri Wilkerson, Judith Rhoades, and Carolyn Morgret.  Shirley Ives of the Knox County Health Department was present to take blood pressures, etc. and also had some masks, provided by the health department to share with us.  

 Judith had made a cake roll for the birthdays, but no one present had/will celebrate this month.  Denis gave the blessing for the food after the pledge was recited.

 Terri and Judith did clean-up after the meal, then vice-president Kathryn brought the business meeting to order.  Minutes to the last month's meeting were read by Marsha and approved.  Judith gave the treasurer's report.  We had had a $5 credit on our electric bill, which was given as a 'door prize' at the annual REC meeting.  Judith also had a correction to last month's treasurer's report, which was noted.  Marsha had a bill for the thank you window clings to be given to purchasers of several wreaths.

 The Knox County CornFest has been completely canceled:   So far donations are short for the wreaths project.

The WAA ceremony will be December 19, 2020 at the Novelty Christian Church, with wreaths placed at the Novelty cemetery afterward.  Wreaths purchased for specific graves/cemeteries may be picked up at the Novelty Senior Center immediately after the ceremony, about 11:30 a.m. that day. Wreaths may also still be purchased from the center until October 31.

Marsha will make the birthday cake for the next luncheon on October 1.  Coffee makers for each Tuesday of the month will be Marsha, Diana, Judith, and Kathryn.  

Meeting adjourned.  

AUGUST 2020 LUNCHEON

August 6 found the Novelty Senior Citizens meeting again for their monthly luncheon.  Present were Dorothy & Denis Howard, Freda Bradley; Judith Rhoades, Diana Cheatum, and Marsha Pinson. Health department could not make it this month due to increase in COVID-19 cases in the county. 

After the pledge of allegiance was recited in unison, Denis gave the prayer.  Happy Birthday was sung to Freda.  The cake, a banana split cake, was made by Carolyn Morgret who had dropped it off earlier, but had to leave.

Enjoying the meal

  

August birthday celebrant Freda.          Blowing out the candles!!!!!

After cleanup by Diana and Judith, Diana brought the business meeting to order at 1:25 p.m.

Minutes to last month's meeting were read by secretary.  Marsha moved to accept them and Judith seconded.  Motion passed. 

Judith read the treasurer's report  (a copy is included in the minutes)  Judith moved to approve them, Denis seconded.  Motion passed.

Business: Unfinished:

1.  The picture of Helen Cheatum has been given to Carolyn:  now awaiting Alan's help in cropping it

      and finishing the plaque.

2,   Cornfest has officially been cut to only one day...and with no vendors in the courtyard.  So the

      Wreaths Across America project will not be setting up there.

3.  Diana has been reimbursed for the stand-alone air conditioner she purchased for the Center.  Paperwork for it has been filed at the center.

Business:  Other

1.  WAA.  Letters are being prepared today to be send out to county businesses and people who have donated in the past.

Next month's birthday cake maker will be Judith.

Coffee makers will be Aug 11--Judith; Aug 18--Diana; Aug 25--Kathryn; Sep 1--Marsha.

After addressing the letters was done, the meeting was adjourned.