GFWC/Miosac Club news

By Minnie McCormick

The GFWC/Miosac Club celebrated its 79th year with a birthday party at the Lakehouse Restaurant in Monson. Eighteen members and one associate enjoyed a social hour..The tables were decorated with potted pansies for each member.

While waiting for dinner to be served, Barb Austin conducted a few games. The first one was “What is In Your Purse?” She had a list of items women carry in their purses and we had to see if we had them. Suzanne Raymond was the winner. Then each member told what their nicknames were and how we got them. Then she showed photos of members when they were young and we had to guess who they were. It was a difficult game but fun.

A delicious dinner was enjoyed by all with desserts of brownie sundae or berry cobbler.

Vicki Moschella gave a brief report of spring convention in Auburn. The GFWC/Miosac Club won the scrapbook award for membership of 25 and under, Moschella made the scrapbook. The club got a monetary prize and a free subscription for Pine Tree Notes, a quarterly  report of club activities, the Conservation Award for our work on the Marion Doore Park and the State Creativity Award for the reception we gave Anne Cress when she was state president. We are very pleased to receive these awards for our club work.

Austin reported on the New Flag Project. She spoke to (Dover-Foxcroft Town Manager) Jack Clukey and the town will be putting the flags up. Carol Kilpatrick reported she has received monies from some businesses or individuals to help with the flags. Anyone interested in investing in the project is welcome and can contact Austin or Kilpatrick.

One project that will take place this summer in observance of GFWC’s 125th year is to plant a tree at the Marion Doore Park. Meetings will resume in October with a get together when the new programs books are available.