Welcome:
In Eileen’s absence, Vice President Karen welcomed everyone.
Sandy opened with a prayer.
Program:
Following lunch, Karen introduced our program: Horticulturist Luke and educational director Abby from Dawes Arboretum. Their goal is education and appreciation of the arboretum for all. Luke shared some of the operational aspects of Dawes, Abby shared some of the informational programs for adults and children, especially the various programs for children and the summer camps on different topics that are on-going, such as “Bug-ology” and “Little Buckeyes”. And note that on the first Wed. of each month Dawes hold their “Senior Days Tours”. Dawes also is continually looking for volunteers.
Business Meeting / Reports / Notes
*Karen then opened the business meeting, sharing “Why I like retirement!”
*David led us in the Pledge.
*Karen reminded everyone to look at the agenda and minutes from our last meeting in April. *Please send any additions or changes needing to be made to either Eileen or Linda.
*David also shared about the Denison Art Space in downtown Newark. There will be an Arts Open House on June 15th from 6-8 PM.
*Karen asked everyone to look over the papers on each table for writing down any ideas that we may have for next year’s program ideas, as Karen is beginning to get the year filled up.
*Everyone seems to enjoy coming to the Davis-Shai House. Their prices will likely go up to $16 by our August meeting. We are continuing to negotiate with them.
Secretary’s Report:Previous meeting’s Sec. Report is on the table to review. Send any additions/changes to Eileen.
*Treasurer Report:
Checking Account: $4246.79 Savings: $1144.70 Scholarship: $1735.44
Today’s Donations: Scholarship: $63.00 Pantry: $47.00
Scholarship:Reminding everyone that our scholarships now go to Student teachers attending OSU Newark Campus. We reviewed applications from 6 eligible students, and chose 2: Gabby Coyle and Keegan Muth. We hope our contribution will help make their student teaching even more successful!
Next Meeting: Our next meeting will be Wed. August 14th at 12 noon at the Davis-Shai House.
TREASURER’S REPORT
As of July 31st
Checking- $4,355.09
Savings- $1.144.75
Scholarship- $1,798.48i