Easley Junior Women's Club

The meeting was called to order at 7:15pm, followed by reciting the Collect and Junior Pledge.  Announcements then followed by President, Heidi Roach. Please remember Cathy Bacon and Ashley Jameson in your prayers.  Happy February Birthdays!  Congratulations to Heidi's member of the month, Sandy Ross.  NW District President, Melanie Branham, reminded everyone of the GFWC-SC Convention that will be April 29-30 at Embassy Suites in Greenville.  Friday consists of a "Royal Luncheon"  and a PJ banquet on Friday evening, which you wear your pajamas and bring a pair to donate.  There is a Junior Clubwoman luncheon on Saturday and a Masquerade-themed banquet on Saturday night.  Please try to attend any or all events.  Melanie needs volunteers to help with the registration table.  Please consider serving as an Officer or Committee Chair.  Positions available include Arts,Secretary, Ways and Means, Adopt A Highway, and Historian.  Willingness to serve forms are due at the March meeting.  New member applications are available tonight and due at the March meeting.  Toniette Brooks has sign ups for volunteer opportunities for the Red Cross Golf Tournament.  Officer reports then followed with 1st Vice President, Sandy Ross who reported $20,148.30 raised and $18, 638.00 donated in 2009, as well as 5,309.5 volunteer hours.  Gretchen Carpenter, 2nd Vice President, reminded everyone of the next SHINE volunteer opportunity on March 31.  Secretary, Mollie Respass, will send thank you notes to the January babysitters.  A motion was made and passed to approve the January minutes.  Contact Membership, Denni Alexander, for any questions regarding new membership.  Committee reports then followed with Casino Night announcements made by Heidi Roach.  Members are responsible for one auction item and 2 tickets at $50/each.  The Masquerade Casino Night will be March 19, 2011 at 7pm at Smithfield's Country Club.  Masks can be found at Wilson's 5 and 10, Oriental Trading website, and Hobby Lobby.  The event is black-tie optional and corporate sponsorships are still available.  Please contact Rhonda Duncan, Tracey Duvall, Tonia Hill or Heidi to coordinate drop off of your auction items or bring them to the March meeting.  Home Life, Kristen Scott, said the needed Feb.18 Birthday Cake for Babies has been taken care of.  More information regarding Helping Hands Easter Baskets coming next month.  Mary's Closet may be coming to speak to the club at an upcoming meeting and we spoke about possibly doing a clothing drive for them.  Education, Charlene Brock, reminded everyone of the Book Sale this Saturday, Feb 19 from 8am-2pm.  If you volunteer Friday or Satuday, you may attend the presale on Friday at 6:30pm.  Record your volunteer hours for schools.  Conservation, Amy Bomar, will have more information to come next month.  The final Adopt A Highway pickup date is in April.   Announcements made for International Affairs, Ashley Jameson, included likely donation of money for Operation Smile Bags next month.   Ashley also wants to head up a new committee for member needs.  Danielle has agreed to help with the Committee.   Hostess duties and concession for the upcoming Oliver play are still needed.  Email Elizabeth Hendricks any pictures you may have for the upcoming Scrapbook.  Social, Elise Herron, said the Valentine's dinner was a huge success.  Our Third Thursday will be lunch at BTB at 11:30am this coming Thursday.  Our next meeting is March 14 and lead hostess is Dani Saxon.   The meeting was then adjourned.