Club News

On March 10, Fine Arts Department of Tanti Club met in the home of Pat Bonar. She was co-hosted by Paula Green.

The meeting was presided over by Z.D. Parker in the absence of president  Sammy Edwards.  The club women’s collect was read together with the group being led by Mryna Glance.  The secretary, Rosa Hendrix,  called the club roll.

Carol Davis, treasurer, gave the report.  Special Olympics was given $85 for one scholarship. Camp Goddard was given $340 by the club for two scholarships. "Thank You" letters were received by the Tani Club from Special Olympics and Camp Goddard for the donations made to them.  Davis announced that 16 people had paid dues for the coming club year. 

New business was addressed and thanks were given to the club by Anita Miller for the get-well card that was given to her.  Treva Gurley said she had talked to former club member, Audrey Moore, and she announced the birth of a new great-grandchild. Sandra Ingram also thanked the club for the sympathy  card in the loss of her father.  Department officers for the coming year were brought up and discussed.  The motion was made by Paula Green to have the same officers for two years.  The motion was seconded by Z.D. Parker.  A motion was made by Treva Gurley to drop the office of parliamentarian which was not very active in the club.  Gurley made a motion for the reporter office to be included with the secretary’s office,  to be stated as secretary/reporter.  It was suggested by Paula Green for name tags to be worn the coming year at the meetings to help newcomers with names of members.

Anita Miller presented the program from the book “Warren Buffet Speaks.” It was a book about wit and wisdom from the world’s  greatest  investor by Janet Lowe.  Buffet has a degree in economics.  He loves to play bridge and had a coach that introduced him to playing cards on the computer.  His corporate structure grew and in 1982, he ranked 80th of the wealthiest Americans.  In 1985, he became the first billionaire.  He owns a lot of different businesses with success. 

The meeting was concluded and refreshments were served to the following 14 members:  Jane Adair, Sue Asklund, Pat Bonar, Carol Davis, Mryna Glance, Paula Green, Treva Gurley, Rosa Hendrix, Anita Miller, Z. D. Parker, Martha Sweatt,  Norma Underhill, Peggy Paschall and Sandra Ingram.

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On April 14, the Fine Arts Department of Tanti Study Club met in the home of Martha Sweatt.  She was co-hosted by Jane Adair. 

The meeting was presided over by president Sammy Edwards who called the business meeting to order.  The club women’s collect was read together by the group led by Treva Gurley. 

The secretary, Rosa Hendrix, called the club roll.  Carol Davis, treasurer, gave the report of  the bank and kitty.  The scholarships  had been sent to Special Olympics and Camp Goddard and dues collected from members. The new beginning year for the club will begin in Sept. of 2009.

Unfinished business began with Sandra Haney discussing the new rooster and program books that she is preparing for 2009-2010. She will have those completed and ready for the first meeting of the new year.

New business included the kitty being passed among members for small contributions toward the next scholarship funds for the coming year.  Paula Green mentioned that she has a friend that will visit the group in the fall of the year.  Evelyn Tribbey presented the program about Victor Borge on music and comedy.

Borge was a very talented musician and began to play the piano at the age of 3.  He was given a scholarship from  a music academy.  He later became a citizen in America.  He did many performances on musical  comedy and became well known for his talent.  Several books were written by him.  He died after 75 years of entertainment.  The group watched an entertaining DVD of Victor Borg’s comedy musical show.

Refreshments were served to the following 17 members:  Jane Adair, Sue Askland,  Carol Davis, Sammy Edwards, Mryna Glance, Paula Green, Treva Gurley, Sandra Haney, Rosa Hendrix, Evelyn Keefer, Bryna Lane, Anita Miller, Delores Moore,  Martha Sweatt, Evelyn Tribbey, Norma Underhill and Peggy Paschall.

                  

Rho

Rho Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma met March 7 at Willard Grade Center. Essay contest winners opened the program with the reading of first and second place entries from the contest.

The topic was “Why is it important for every American citizen to vote?” Macie Snowden of Latta read her first-place essay for seventh grade and was awarded a $20 cash prize. Presley Nichols of Davis read her second -place essay and received a $10 cash prize. Eighth grade contest winners were Jacee Blankenship of Vanoss who earned the $20 first prize, and Carlee Henderson, also of Vanoss, received the $10 second place award. All entrants were given certificates and congratulated for their thought provoking responses to the topic.

Following the essay presentation, “High Tea” was served by B.J. Smith of Byng. A variety of teas and flavored drinks accompanied several types of scones and biscuits, prepared with the assistance of the culinary arts class at Byng. She also served eggs and sausage to round out the delicious taste experience. Smith also shared information about a Quick Start program, sponsored by the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and pointed out that her group had recently won second place in a state contest related to the program.

The second part of the program was a presentation by Ruth Ann Taylor who shared pictures and information about her 2008 trip to Israel. She was part of a 15-member group of travelers from the Ada area who enjoyed the trip organized by Dr. George Warren of Ada’s First United Methodist Church. Taylor used a Power Point slide presentation, including some of the 1,600 pictures she took, to present highlights of the tour. She included information about the markets, foods of the area, and cultures they experienced. Various landmarks such as the Sea of Galilee, the Jordan River, the Dead Sea, ruins at Bet She ‘an, and the Garden of Gethsemane were mentioned. A special highlight for her was a group singing in the Bell Caves where the Ada group exchanged concerts with another tour.

Taylor also shared some artifacts collected from the trip and a special book containing numerous pictures. Following her presentation she answered questions about the trip from interested members.

A short business meeting opened with an invocation by Linda Wilson and the pledge to the American flag led by president Donna Large. Printed minutes from the December meeting were distributed. In the absence of treasurer Mary Scalf, no treasurer’s report was available. Kathleen Lehman reported that more than 130 Murray County families received Christmas gifts with the help of the Rho Chapter Toys for Tots program in December.

B.J. Smith was recognized for her March birthday, and Kathleen Lehman and guest Ruth Ann Taylor will have April birthdays.

President Large reported that the tour of the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center would be rescheduled for next year and reminded members to make reservations for the April luncheon meeting in Seminole by March 30.

Guests attending were Presley Nichols and her mother, Sheri Nichols, Macie Snowden and her parents, Chris and Shellye Snowden, Jacee Blankenship and her mother Dana Hargus, Carlee Henderson and her mother, Carlene Henderson, Tatiana Wilson, Judy Beebe, and Ruth Ann Taylor. Members attending were Donna Large, Jill Brown, BJ. Smith, Sandra Poe, Kathleen Lehman, Susie Stevens, Judy Hanson, Linda Wilson, JoAnn Hefley, Kay Gamble, and Patsy West.



Wednesday Music

Wednesday Morning Music Club met April 1 at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center. Hostesses Jane Johnston, Anne Dicus, Derrelyn Metz, Norma Millsap, and Loretta Yin served brunch to members and guests.

President Bettye Brown introduced East Central faculty members, Dr. Mark Hollingsworth and Dr. Starla Hibler, who sponsored winners of the Faust and Davis music scholarships. Angela Marshall from McAlester and Derek Akers from Sulphur won Faust piano scholarships. Ms. Marshall played her own composition, “Forgotten Waltz,” and Akers played “Stages,” a jazz piece, composed by Professor Skye Garcia.

Nathaniel Sheeley from Owasso and Angela Marshall won the Davis Scholarships. Kelsey Creed, percussionist from Ada, was runner-up. On clarinet, Sheeley played “Rhapsody for B flat Clarinet” by Willson Osborne. He also played “Concerto No.3 for B flat Clarinet” by Carl Stamitz. The concerto included three movements: “Allegro Moderato,” “Romanze,” and “Rondo.” Rudy Lupinski accompanied Sheeley on piano. Ms. Marshall played “Grillen” by Robert Schumann, “Fantasy in D Minor” by Wolfgang A. Mozart, and “Waltz in E Minor” by Frederic Chopin.

Following the recital, president Brown presented the four East Central students their scholarships. She announced that Music Club members will have a salad luncheon at the Ada Arts and Heritage Center on May 6, at 11 a.m.

Members and guests were Mark Hollingsworth, Jeff Marshall, Angela Marshall, Lou Payne, Starla Hibler, Susanne Woolley, Rita Troska, Mary Keywood Deese, Mary Ann Briggs, Vivian Kampbell, Ann Dicus, Margaret Garber, Lillian Kroeker, Monica Stittsworth, Jim Lang, Jane Johnston, Derek Akers, Zenobia Pettett, Charlotte Herman, Sue Asklund, Kelsey Creed, Dorothy Escamilla, Norma Millsap, Mary Jean Mayhue, Mary Beth Myers, Patsy Beasley, Ann Woolley, Barbara Arrington, Loretta Yin, Vedo Mayhall, Jane Muntz, Bettye Brown and Martha Rhynes.



Esther

Esther Sunday  School class of the First Baptist Church recently met for April breakfast at J.D’s Cafe. Mary Sue Robert’s group was in charge.  She had the tables decorated in the Easter theme with eggs and bunnies.

 The president, Nell Sliger, opened the meeting and Carl Gilley gave the prayer.  The secretary’s report was given by Mary Helen Newton and the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.  Bea Barrick, treasurer, gave her report.  She told of the Bible that was sent and all the cards that were mailed by the members. 

Mary Sue Roberts gave many of her funny stories. The devotion was given by Vonnye Elkins.  She read a poem that was written by Don Stafford titled “Without Easter It’s All for Naught.”

 The next meeting will be May 5 with Essie Roark’s group in charge.

 Those present were Mary Sue Roberts, Bea Barrick, Marie Spears, Viola Dew, Carl Gilley, Lois Gilley, Nell Sliger, Vonnye Elkins, Emogene Miller, Willie Mae Williams, Bernice Shiplet and Mary Helen Newton.



Diamond 'K'

Diamond “K” Kiwanis is offering a program for free tax counseling for the elderly through PCE and AARP. They have 22 volunteers from the Diamond “K” Kiwanis Club. To set up an appointment, phone (580) 332-3882.



Melody Makers

Mature Melody Makers met at First Baptist Church April 2. The group of senior adults held a short business meeting and short practice. They went by church vans to do a program for the residents of Heartland Plaza. Harold Ware opened the meeting, giving the opening prayer. He then reviewed the list of friends and relatives who are ill and in hospitals, recovering at home and recovering in rest homes. He gave a special prayer for them.

The choir sang, “Victory Medley,” “Saved, Saved,” “Something Beautiful,” “At Calvary,” “Love Lifted Me,” “Redeemed,” “Blessed Assurance,” and “Trust and Obey.”

The ladies ensemble sang “His Grace Is Sufficient.” Mary Sue Roberts entertained by telling humorous stories. The Rev. Kenneth Elkins gave the closing prayer and thanked Heartland Plaza for its hospitality.

Those presenting the program were Don and Martha Martin, Doris Brooks, Harold Ware, Betty Wynn, Carl and Lois Gilley, Mary Sue Roberts, Rev. Kenneth and Vonnye Elkins, Doug and Tubby Davis, Jean Haworth, Marie Spears, Delores Moore, Rev. Holt Sodeman, Sue Asklund and Willie Mae Williams. A guest was Jane Pozsgai of Mission Viejo, Calif., the niece of Mary Sue Roberts.

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