GFWC/Miosac Club news

The program committee Anne Cress, Brenda Quiet and Rheba Michaud provided members with soup and sandwiches for the recent spring fling meeting. Following the meal, President Vicki Moschella called the meeting to order. She thanked the hostesses and welcomed members.

Brenda Quiet led the Club Collect, American’s Creed and Pledge of Allegiance. Roll call was taken with 13 members present. Secretary and treasurer’s reports were read. A thank you from the Boy Scouts was read.

Anne Cress announced that Betty Richardson was the lucky winner of the Sebec Lake Ice Out Contest with a perfect guess of April 18 4:15 p.m. Richardson will receive a check for $100. Dennis Hersey was the judge and noted that he actually saw the ice go out.

Pat Jones reported on the tree to be purchased in honor of General Federation of Women’s Club 125th anniversary. The Hydranga tree will be planted at the Marion Doore Memorial Park with a plaque noting the anniversary. The town has offered to plant another tree as well. The tree will be dedicated May 18 prior to the 80th birthday dinner.

Advisory Chairman Suzanne Raymond passed a paper for members to sign up for programs, hostess and co-hostess for the new program. Jones resigned from the advisory committee and Minnie McCormick volunteered to serve another year

At the last meeting, members suggested several community projects to donate to. A ballot was prepared and members voted for their four top choices. Winners were the food cupboard, heating assistance, PRYMCA scholarships and farm share — each program will receiver $200.

Elaine Larson reported on the District 3 Art Show. Foxcroft Academy had a winner and an honorable mention. McCormick showed four Linus quilts and two Toys for Tots.

Cress announced that the Lew Dow family is sponsoring a baked bean dinner May 28, to benefit breast cancer-related programs, at the Dover-Foxcroft United Methodist Church.

The meeting was adjourned and members enjoyed rousing games of Beano.