Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary studies ‘Branding’

ADA — The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary met March 9. Luncheon tables at the Citadel were decorated in Kelly green for St. Patrick’s Day as the members assembled for the luncheon prepared by Capt. Lori Lucas.

President Martha Freeman called the meeting to order and Lucas said prayer before the meal was served.

Roberta Summers gave the devotion on Easter. She referenced several scriptures including Hebrews 12:2 and Matthew 28: 1-6.

Cindy Fuller, divisional marketing relations director, gave a PowerPoint presentation on “Branding.” Branding is how companies and organizations are recognized. A brand is a promise and the Salvation Army’s promise is “Doing the Most Good,” she said. This motto comes from an article written by the founder William Booth’s daughter in the 1800s in which she stated the Army’s goal is “doing the most good for the most people with the most need.” Copies of the Army’s manifesto were distributed to those present.

The nominating committee presented the slate of officers for 2007-2008. Officers will be Martha Freeman, president; Dorene Mcalister, vice president; Cindy Davis, secretary; Rebecca Walker, treasurer; Roberta Summers, chaplain; Pam Mauch, historian; and LouAnn Hoover, parliamentarian. Installation will be held at the May meeting.

The auxiliary approved sending six youth to camp in April. This is in addition to the children that are sent to summer camp.

Next meeting of the auxiliary will be Friday, April 13, at the Citadel. The meeting is open to the public. For more information, contact Lucas at (580) 332-1377.

Attending the March meeting were Joyce Gentry, Wanda Phillips, Evelyn Keefer, Roberta Summers, Shirley Nordean, Martha Freeman, Dorene McAlister, Rose Faerman, DeMarr Evans, Jane Muntz, Cindy Davis, Peggy Clark, Lou Ann Hoover, Rebecca Walker, Glenda DeShazo, Monica Stittsworth and Wanda Campbell.

BPW

ADA — Ada Business and Professional Women foundation established the Career Advancement Scholarship Program in 1969 to provide financial assistance to disadvantaged women seeking to further their education. Scholarships are provided to women who wish to advance in their careers or are soon to enter or re-enter the workforce.

To be eligible to apply for the 2007-2008 Career Advancement scholarship one must meet these requirements:

1. Be female

2. Be at least 25 years of age by May 2, 2007.

3. Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

4. Demonstrate critical financial need.

5. Have an expected family contribution of $2,500 or less

6. Be officially accepted into an accredited degree or certificate program at an accredited U.S. college or university, including those in American Samoa, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.

7. Plan to graduate or receive certification between Dec. 1, 2007, and Aug. 31, 2009.

8. Demonstrate clear career plans.

9. Not be earning a doctoral-level or terminal degree, such as a PhD., MD, DDS, DVM or JD.

Applications are due by April 15. For more information and to apply online, go to http://www.bpwusa.org and click on scholarships. Questions or comments regarding the 2007-2008 Career Advancement Scholarship can be e-mailed to bpwfoundation@act.org. Scholarship Hotline: 1-800-525-3729 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. CST.)

Latta HCE

LATTA — Latta Home and Community Education Group met at J.D.’s Cafeteria for its March meeting with Kathryn Floyd president, presiding. The pledge to the flag was repeated in unison. Sara Pritchett read the OHCE Creed. Sylvia Brantley gave the devotional and prayer.

Minutes of the last meeting were discussed and treasurer’s report read. Roll call was answered with “your birthstone and flower.” Everyone knew their birthstone, but not their flower.

Members will be working on the club projects for the year. They include cancer, heart, crisis center and Red Cross. Each member is to give $5 to help promote the projects.

Floyd plans to attend the southeast district meeting April 17 in Madill.

The lesson on “A Date to Remember” was given by Floyd. Each member told of one of her happiest times. Most told of the happiest moments with families.

Floyd and Jan Manuel will help with the Quilt Show April 28.

Attending were Sylvia Brantley, Jan Manuel, Sara Pritchett, Kathryn Floyd and Lynn Minor, guest.