Easley Junior Women's Club

The meeting was called to order at 7:15, followed by an opening prayer given by Parliamentarian, Melanie Branham. The Collect and Junior Pledge was then led by Cathy Bacon. President Heidi Roach then made announcements. Happy belated birthday to December birthdays and happy birthday to all January birthdays. Congratulations to Heidi's members of the month, Annah Gainey and Leilani Watt. A great time was had at the GFWC-SC Winter Board meeting. The GFWC-SC Convention will be held April 27-28 at Embassy Suites in Columbia. Consider serving as an Officer or Committee Chair, positions to be voted on in April. New Member Applications are available tonight and due at the March meeting. Continue to check the website for up-to-date info. Officer reports then followed with 1st Vice President, Sandy Ross, who reminded everyone to turn in volunteer hours, money raised and items donated to her ASAP as department reports are due to state on Feb.1. 2nd Vice President, Gretchen Carpenter, was unable to attend. However Heidi announced that EJWC got a $1000 grant for our Progress Foundation Award Money. Cathy Bacon reported the SHINE work day was successful and the next is March 29. Treasurer, Rhonda Duncan, announced that the Christmas Tour of Homes went well and several people still need to turn in ticket money. Please see her ASAP if you have not paid. Membership, Denni Alexander, reminded everyone to keep in mind any new members we might be considering for joining. No new announcements from Secretary, Aimee Liddle, the December minutes were voted on and approved. Web master, Amy Bomar is updating the site for Shamrock the House. Committee reports then followed with Ways and Means Committee, Annah Gainey and Leilani Watt. Thanks to all for your participation in the December Show and Sell, it was a blast! Please make a $25 donation to Rhonda Duncan if you were not able to attend or send your items. Thanks, again, to everyone for making the Christmas Tour of Homes a huge success. Our "Shamrock the House" will be Saturday, March 17, 2012 at 7pm at Tri County Tech Easley. One auction item worth at least $25 is due by the February or March meeting and 2 tickets at $50 each are due at the March meeting. Tickets before hand are $50 a couple and $30 a single. At the door tickets will be $60 a couple and $40 for a single. The event is casual wear your green. Corporate sponsorships are also available. A link for a letter asking for auction items or corporate sponsorships will be available on the website. Kristen Scott, Home Life, announced we will collect money at the next meeting for Helping Hands Easter Baskets a suggestions was made for $10 per person. Meals on Wheels drivers are responsible for finding their own replacements. We will have a Mary Closets Clothing Drive in March please bring summer/spring items. Education, Charlene Brock, reminded everyone to record their school volunteer hours. The book sale will be on March 3, at Easley Presbyterian Church. Please take your books to Easley Presbyterian Church. Conservation, Amy Bomar, says we are on hold for the conservation project and will wait to hear. Brandy Bocchino, was not in attendance but the next Adopt-A-Highway will be on Sat. Jan, 21, time TBD. Public Affairs, Kelli Burnette, thanked everyone for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing and the cup of Joe money. International Affairs, Ashley Jameson, reported we raised $98.62 for UNICEF and donated 134 cans to East End Pantry. Arts, Aimee Liddle and Danielle Prakas, thanked everyone who helped with the parade and the door decorating at the nursing homes. Social, Elise Herron, announced our "Third Thursday" will be at Starving Artist Cafe Thurs, Jan 19, at 11:30am. Our Valentine's dinner is scheduled for Calhoun Corners on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7pm. Please let Heidi know if you are willing to host a cocktail hour before dinner. Our next meeting is Mon, Feb 13 at 7pm and lead hostess is Aimee Liddle. The meeting was then adjourned.