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WINTERSVILLE -- The Wintersville Woman's Club met Oct. 19 at St. Florian Hall with President Iris Craig presiding. There were 26 members in attendance, along with four guests.
The monthly program was "Food Insecurity and Domestic Violence," presented by Victoria Fallon from the Friendship Room.
Meditation and grace were given by Michalene King, recording secretary.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect, led by Cheryl Taylor. King conducted roll call.
The minutes of the Sept. 21 meeting were approved and the treasury report provided by Treasurer Karen Hill.
Corresponding Secretary Aimee Jaros reported she sent out October birthday, get-well and thinking-of-you cards to members and read thank-you letters from Ohio President Yvonne Ford and Vice President Esther Gartland about the club's hospitality at the September meeting.
Craig read a proposal to change the by-laws to have only one vice president. It was noted the information will be placed in the club newsletter and read one additional time, after which members will vote on the proposed change.
During the business meeting portion, committee reports were given, with Judy Ostrowsky reporting on arts and culture. She said the November program will include line dancing, led by Emma Anderson.
Judy Weaver commented on education and libraries, reporting she has a check for the teacher the club supports annually and will follow up in a report on what items were purchased with the money.
Claudia Dorich and Hill gave reports on the environment, stating the first check was received for tennis shoes the club is collecting. The flower bed at the Wintersville Post Office has been updated to fall foliage and employees stated customers have given favorable comments about the display.
Lynn Taliani reported on civic engagement, noting three bags of used flags were received and taken for disposal. In regards to membership, Mary Beth Allan encouraged members to bring guests to monthly meetings.
Dorich reported the scholarship committee will meet at the beginning of the year to review requirements and procedures.
Craig reported five members collected food and additional items for the National Day of Service project Sept. 30. There were 360 items collected, with items going toward the Indian Creek food pantry and the Wintersville Methodist Church school food pantry.
She reported on the approaching Holiday Splendor event, saying members should bring their basket items in as soon as possible. A sign-up sheet has been created for members to sell tickets. It was announced Cheryl Taylor has prepared a board with the names of businesses from which to inquire about a donation. Members were asked to take names and a letter to give to businesses. Marilyn Crew and Vicki Brozka volunteered to collect envelopes.
Hill reported on A Caring Place, informing members bags containing small, fuzzy blankets are ready for distribution to the organization next week. She explained children receive a medical evaluation and the blankets are needed to cover the child during the exam. The blankets are then given to the child before leaving. Hill said those who have not yet brought in a blanket donation can do so at the next meeting. Hill stated the club participated in the trunk-or-treat activity at the School of Bright Promise Oct. 20. Craig informed the group the club time capsule was buried at Indian Creek High School Oct. 5.
The next service project will be to collect hygiene items for Martha Manor. A list of what is needed can be found in the November newsletter, officials said.
During the meeting, Natalie Doty read her award-winning poem to those gathered.