December 10th, 2014, Central Christian Church, Newark
Welcome/Introductions/Lunch:
President Sandy Holcombe welcomed everyone, recognizing any newly retired or returning members joining us today. Invocation prayer was led by Eileen McNally, followed by lunch served by members of the church.
Program:
We were entertained with holiday music by students from Heath High School.
Business Meeting:
There was no official business meeting conducted today. Sandy Holcombe, as out-going President, wanted to thank, introduce, and recognize each officer & committee chairs. She also installed Debby Shelly as Treasurer, and Eileen McNally as President for next year.
Continuing officers for next year are: Janet Simross: Vice President; Linda Leffel: Secretary.
Sandy Holcombe and Karen Butt will Co-Chair as District VI Directors.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from October were not read today—be sure to look on our website for minutes, updates, etc.
Treasurer’s Report though not read, Treasurer Sharon Koppert reported:
Treasury Balances as of end of 2014:
Checking: $ 1072.47 LC Scholarship: $1620.22
Savings: $4643.98 CD: $1655.88 S. Stauch Scholarship: $10,000
ORTA Standing Committee Reports
Community Services: David Greene will continue representing this area.
Informative & Protective Services: (nothing to report)
Legislative: (nothing to report)
Membership: Mary Ellinger & Mary Kaschack
Public Relations: Look for updates on our website and items sent out by Eileen.
Pre-Retirement Planning: Nothing to report at this time.
LCRTA Local Committees
Auditing Committee: Nothing to report today.
In Memoriam:
Karen Wolford conducted our “in Memoriam” ceremony to honor those members who have passed away this year, by reading of a poem and announcing names and a moment of silence for all. The names are included in your 2015 program book.
Luncheon Committee: Nothing to report today.
Scholarship Committee: Nothing to report today.
Social Committee:
Janet announced that our next luncheon meeting will be Wednesday, February 11th, 2015, at noon, at Stacy’s Buffet in Heath. Program will be a Fun auction!
Food Pantry items: Toilet paper, tissues, Q-Tips
Old/Unfinished Business: Nothing else to report.
New Business: Nothing else to report.
Respectfully Submitted, Linda Leffel, Secretary, LCRTA