Welcome and Lunch
Out-going President Fred Ciminello welcomed everyone to our Christmas Holiday Luncheon, and thanked all for their support as he conducted the office of President for these years, and also shared his appreciation for the support of so many with kind thoughts, words, cards, etc. after the death of his wife Kay. Lunch was then served by church volunteer crew.
Installation of Officers:
The new slate of LCRTA Officers were officially installed.
President: Sandy Holcombe Vice President: Janet Simross
Treasurer: Sharon Koppert Secretary: Linda Leffel
Program
For today’s program, we were enthusiastically entertained by the Land of Legend Barbershoppers.
After singing, they shared with us to look forward to their annual Midland Theater program: “Bubba’s Moonshine Mayhem” on April 20th. Senior ticket rate is just $10.
Business Meeting
A short business meeting was called to order by Fred. Announcement was made that Fred received a letter from a member who would like our meeting minutes read at the meeting for those who do not have access to the LCRTA website. Something to consider in the New Year.
Secretary's report: Linda Leffel reminded all to look on the LCRTA website to read the minutes from the last meeting, and address any changes/additions to Eileen or Linda. Minutes were also included in the newsletter mailed out recently.
Treasurer's Report:
Sharon reports that for our November ending statement we have:
Checking: $1,457.65 Savings: $3332.62 Scholarship: $1,607.98 CD ACCT: $1,655.98
Total: $8,054.23
Membership: Nothing to report today… dues in if you have not!
Informative Committee: Nothing to report.
Public Relations: Nothing to Report.
Old Business:
David mentioned that the Transportation resolution passed, and progress is being made with the city and the county to combine efforts. He encouraged members to attend the next transportation meeting on Thursday, December 20th, 7 PM if possible.
Reminders that the ORTA Recipe book is for sale: $10/ea. or 2/$15.
New Business:
We ended the meetings for this year with a Memorial Service for those Licking County Retired Teachers in our membership who have died during the 2012 year:
Alice Baker Sandra Bowling Kay Ciminello Bertha Cooper Bonnie Cooper
Nancy Evans Gayla Fusner Jane Hale Wayne Levering Sharon Lowe
Thomas Moore Joan Rittenhouse Phyllis Sheets Harley Starcher
They will be missed.
Meeting was adjourned. Please note that our next meeting is February 6th at Heritage Hall Senior Center.
Respectfully submitted,
by Linda Anderson Leffel, Secretary, LCRTA